Bioplastics
Regenerated Cellulose Transparent M — Regenerated Cellulose, Transparent Grade M
Regenerated Cellulose Transparent M, often known as cellophane, is a clear, flexible film produced from wood pulp. It has excellent oxygen barrier properties when dry and is fully biodegradable. This material is used in food packaging and other applications where clarity and breathability control are needed.
RCTRANSP-RC-M
Manufacturers
2
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
1
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.45 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 10.0 %
- Transparency
- Exceptional
- Shrinkage
- 5.0 - 10.0 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 10 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 100 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 2.0 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 0.05 J/cm
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 100-150 °C
- Melting Point
- None (decomposes)
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 60 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 60 °C
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 6.0
- Volume Resistivity
- 10¹⁰ Ω·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 20 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good resistance
- Bases
- Good resistance
- Solvents
- Insoluble in common organic solvents, but sensitive to moisture
- UV Resistance
- Moderate
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Biodegradable (compost)
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
Regeneration processFilm Casting
Applications
Transparent Food Wraps
Lamination Layers
Decorative Overlays
Pressure Sensitive Tape Backing
Available grades
RC-TRANSP-M-001RC-TRANSP-M-002