Product Safety Assessment (PSA): SARAN™ PVDC Resins and Films
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Manufacture of Product Physical Hazard Information -
Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) was among the first synthetic
polymers to be commercialized. Low permeability to a wide range
of gases and vapors is the most valuable performance property of
PVDC-based polymers.1 It makes them ideal for use in food
packaging, consumer wraps and a variety of industrial
applications that require excellent resistance to moisture and
aggressive environments.2 They help keep foods fresher for
longer periods of time. Saran Wrap was manufactured from SARAN
resins, but is not necessarily made from SARAN resins today. See
Product Uses. - The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") has been a
leader in PVDC production for over 60 years. Dow's longstanding
trademark for PVDC-based polymers is SARAN resins and films. In
industry, PVDC-based polymers are frequently called Saran.
However, this does not mean that all PVDC res