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Packaging Design & Materials Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of a 'mold release agent' in plastic container manufacturing?

    Answer: To facilitate easy removal of the part from the mold

    Mold release agents coat the mold surface to prevent the molded plastic part from sticking, enabling clean and damage-free ejection.

  2. Which type of corrugated board construction provides the greatest compression strength for heavy-duty shipping containers?

    Answer: Double-wall BC-flute

    Double-wall construction (such as BC-flute) combines two flute media layers for significantly higher stacking strength than single-wall configurations.

  3. What is 'retort packaging' designed to withstand?

    Answer: High-pressure steam sterilization above 240°F (116°C)

    Retort packaging is engineered to survive the high-temperature, high-pressure steam sterilization process used to commercially sterilize shelf-stable foods.

  4. In packaging design, the 'planogram' is a tool primarily used for:

    Answer: Visual merchandising layout of products on retail shelves

    A planogram is a visual diagram that specifies the exact placement of products on retail shelves to optimize space and sales.

  5. What is the primary environmental concern associated with the use of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) in packaging?

    Answer: Release of toxic dioxins and chlorine compounds during incineration

    PVC incineration releases hydrochloric acid and potentially dioxins, making it one of the most environmentally problematic plastics at end of life.

  6. Which of the following best describes 'form-fill-seal' (FFS) packaging technology?

    Answer: An inline process that forms the package from roll stock, fills it, and seals it in one continuous operation

    Form-fill-seal machines convert roll stock film into pouches or bags, fill them with product, and seal them in a single integrated operation.

  7. What does 'basis weight' measure in paper and paperboard specification?

    Answer: The weight of a defined number of sheets at a standard size

    Basis weight is the weight in pounds of a ream (typically 500 sheets) of paper cut to a specific standard sheet size for that grade.