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A material, such as plastic, paper or metal, that is impermeable to gas or liquid. Modern barrier materials are usually made from lightweight transparent plastic sheets whose goal is to reach the barrier properties of a metal or glass. Metal sheets, such as [[aluminum foil]] have good barrier properties. They are often laminated with [[polyethylene]] and/or [[nylon%20resin|Nylon]] film to provide tear and corrosion resistance. Some plastics also work well as vapor barriers ([[polyvinylidene chloride]], [[polyester%20resin|Polyester]], rigid [[polyvinyl chloride]], [[polychlorotrifluoroethylene]], [[polyvinyl fluoride]]) while others are best for moisture (Polyvinyl chloride, [[regenerated cellulose]], Polyethylene, [[polypropylene]], [[polymethyl methacrylate]] (Hatchfield 2002). Multiple materials are laminated for optimized barrier properties. For anoxia treatments, films with low oxygen permeability are best.  
 
A material, such as plastic, paper or metal, that is impermeable to gas or liquid. Modern barrier materials are usually made from lightweight transparent plastic sheets whose goal is to reach the barrier properties of a metal or glass. Metal sheets, such as [[aluminum foil]] have good barrier properties. They are often laminated with [[polyethylene]] and/or [[nylon%20resin|Nylon]] film to provide tear and corrosion resistance. Some plastics also work well as vapor barriers ([[polyvinylidene chloride]], [[polyester%20resin|Polyester]], rigid [[polyvinyl chloride]], [[polychlorotrifluoroethylene]], [[polyvinyl fluoride]]) while others are best for moisture (Polyvinyl chloride, [[regenerated cellulose]], Polyethylene, [[polypropylene]], [[polymethyl methacrylate]] (Hatchfield 2002). Multiple materials are laminated for optimized barrier properties. For anoxia treatments, films with low oxygen permeability are best.  
  
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=== Barrier Films ===
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== Barrier Films Comparison==
 
Single layer barrier films, such as used for short term applications include cling wrap (polyvinylidene) shrink wrap (polyethylene) and nylon (polyamide) films. Double-layer films made by thermoforming one material to another provide a better balance of impermeability to both moisture and oxygen, thus providing protection for longer durations. Multi-layer films provide the best protection and usually include combinations of the following: Ethylene-Vinyl alcohol (EVOH), aluminum foil, metallized polyester, nylon, and polyvinylidene chloride.  Polyethylene and/or polypropylene are often used to adhere layers together.  Some commercial brands form barrier films include:
 
Single layer barrier films, such as used for short term applications include cling wrap (polyvinylidene) shrink wrap (polyethylene) and nylon (polyamide) films. Double-layer films made by thermoforming one material to another provide a better balance of impermeability to both moisture and oxygen, thus providing protection for longer durations. Multi-layer films provide the best protection and usually include combinations of the following: Ethylene-Vinyl alcohol (EVOH), aluminum foil, metallized polyester, nylon, and polyvinylidene chloride.  Polyethylene and/or polypropylene are often used to adhere layers together.  Some commercial brands form barrier films include:
  
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! Water-vapor transmission gm/m2 per 24 hours
 
! Water-vapor transmission gm/m2 per 24 hours
 
! Oxygen transmission cc/m2 per 24 hours
 
! Oxygen transmission cc/m2 per 24 hours
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! Recorded tests<br>Brand name: number (dates)<br>See note below.
 
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! [[Marvelseal]] 360
 
! [[Marvelseal]] 360
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| 0.009 (90% RH, 100°F)
 
| 0.009 (90% RH, 100°F)
 
| 0.009 (@ 0 RH, 73°F)
 
| 0.009 (@ 0 RH, 73°F)
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| * Marvelseal 360: 1 (2018)
 
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! [[Marvelseal]] 470
 
! [[Marvelseal]] 470
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| 0.009 (90% RH, 100°F)
 
| 0.009 (90% RH, 100°F)
 
| 0.009 (0 RH, 73°F)  
 
| 0.009 (0 RH, 73°F)  
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| * Marvelseal 470: 1 (2019)
 
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! [[Aclar]] UltRx 6000
 
! [[Aclar]] UltRx 6000
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| 0.0047  
 
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| 27.9  
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! Peralux
 
! Peralux
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| 0.03 (90% RH, 100°F)
 
| 0.03 (90% RH, 100°F)
 
| 14.8
 
| 14.8
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! kp (Pentapharm)
 
! kp (Pentapharm)
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| 0.35 (38°C 90%RH)
 
| 0.35 (38°C 90%RH)
 
| 0.18
 
| 0.18
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! Filmpak 1193
 
! Filmpak 1193
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| 0.03 (90% RH, 100°F)
 
| 0.03 (90% RH, 100°F)
 
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| 0.05  
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! [[Escal|ESCAL]]
 
! [[Escal|ESCAL]]
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| 0.01 (25°C 60%RH)
 
| 0.01 (25°C 60%RH)
 
| 0.05 (25°C 60%RH)
 
| 0.05 (25°C 60%RH)
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! EVOH/nylon barrier film
 
! EVOH/nylon barrier film
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Revision as of 12:25, 16 February 2025

Description

A material, such as plastic, paper or metal, that is impermeable to gas or liquid. Modern barrier materials are usually made from lightweight transparent plastic sheets whose goal is to reach the barrier properties of a metal or glass. Metal sheets, such as Aluminum foil have good barrier properties. They are often laminated with Polyethylene and/or Nylon film to provide tear and corrosion resistance. Some plastics also work well as vapor barriers (Polyvinylidene chloride, Polyester, rigid Polyvinyl chloride, Polychlorotrifluoroethylene, Polyvinyl fluoride) while others are best for moisture (Polyvinyl chloride, Regenerated cellulose, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polymethyl methacrylate (Hatchfield 2002). Multiple materials are laminated for optimized barrier properties. For anoxia treatments, films with low oxygen permeability are best.

Barrier Films Comparison

Single layer barrier films, such as used for short term applications include cling wrap (polyvinylidene) shrink wrap (polyethylene) and nylon (polyamide) films. Double-layer films made by thermoforming one material to another provide a better balance of impermeability to both moisture and oxygen, thus providing protection for longer durations. Multi-layer films provide the best protection and usually include combinations of the following: Ethylene-Vinyl alcohol (EVOH), aluminum foil, metallized polyester, nylon, and polyvinylidene chloride. Polyethylene and/or polypropylene are often used to adhere layers together. Some commercial brands form barrier films include:

Tradenames Composition layers Thickness (mils) Water-vapor transmission gm/m2 per 24 hours Oxygen transmission cc/m2 per 24 hours Recorded tests
Brand name: number (dates)
See note below.
Marvelseal 360 Nylon\Polyethylene\Aluminum foil\Polyethylene\LLDPE 5.2 Mils 0.009 (90% RH, 100°F) 0.009 (@ 0 RH, 73°F) * Marvelseal 360: 1 (2018)
Marvelseal 470 Polypropylene\Polyethylene\Aluminum foil\Polyethylene\LLDPE 5.0 Mils 0.009 (90% RH, 100°F) 0.009 (0 RH, 73°F) * Marvelseal 470: 1 (2019)
Aclar UltRx 6000 Polychlorotrifluoroethylene 6.0 Mils 0.0047 27.9 * n/a
Peralux Polyvinyl chloride\Aclar 6.0 Mils 0.03 (90% RH, 100°F) 14.8 * n/a
kp (Pentapharm) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)\Aclar\PVdC\PVC 3.0 Mils 0.35 (38°C 90%RH) 0.18 * n/a
Filmpak 1193 Polyester\Polyethylene\Aclar\Polyethylene 4.9 Mils 0.03 (90% RH, 100°F) 0.05 * n/a
ESCAL Polypropylene\Silica deposited Polyvinyl alcohol\ LLDPE 114 microns 0.01 (25°C 60%RH) 0.05 (25°C 60%RH) * n/a
EVOH/nylon barrier film EVOH, Nylon 3.0 Mils 2.3 cc/m2 per 24hr * n/a

Synonyms and Related Terms

barrier plastic; barrier film; barrier board; vapor barrier; vapour barrier; air barrier; air infiltration barrier; Marvelseal® 360; Marvelseal® 470; Aclar® [AlliedSignal]; Filmpak 1193; Film O-Rap [Bell Fibre]; ESCAL; EVOH/nylon; Sperrschichtmaterial (Deut.); matériau barrière (Fr.); barreira (Port.)

Resources and Citations

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