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PE Food Packaging Bags

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Introduction to PE Food Packaging Bags

PE food packaging bags are flexible packaging products primarily made from polyethylene (PE) resin, processed through film blowing and bag-making techniques. Depending on application requirements, single materials (such as LDPE, HDPE) or co-extruded layers combining different PE characteristics (like LLDPE) are commonly used to achieve the optimal balance of mechanical strength, sealing performance, and cost.

In terms of material properties, polyethylene provides excellent chemical inertness, odorless and tasteless safety, and superior flexibility. By adjusting the resin formulation and processing techniques, precise control over the bag's transparency, stiffness, tensile strength, and heat-seal performance can be achieved. This allows PE bags to meet diverse packaging needs, ranging from frozen food preservation to dry goods at ambient temperature.

Leveraging its reliable safety, excellent cost-effectiveness, and convenient processing adaptability, PE food packaging bags have become one of the most mainstream packaging forms in retail, catering, the food industry, and household use. They are widely applied in the packaging, storage, and transportation of products such as bread and pastries, fresh produce, snacks, and frozen foods.

Basic Characteristics

 Item   Parameter/Description  Test Standard  Key Feature
 Primary Material  Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) / High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)   GB/T 11115  Flexible / Rigid options available
 Common Appearance  Transparent, Milky White, Custom Printed  Visual Inspection  Multi-color printing possible
 Thickness Range  Single-layer thickness 0.015mm ~ 0.15mm  GB/T 6672  Selected based on load-bearing needs
 Operating Temperature  -50℃ to 80℃ (Heat Seal Temp: 120℃-160℃)  ASTM D1790   Freezer-safe, not suitable for high-temperature retort 


Mechanical & Physical Properties

 Parameter   Typical Value (LDPE)  Typical Value (HDPE)  Test Method 
 Tensile Strength (MD)   ≥20 MPa   ≥30 MPa  GB/T 1040.3
 Elongation at Break   ≥500%   ≥500%   ≥500%
  Dart Drop Impact Strength  ≥0.5 J  ≥0.8 J  ≥0.5 J
 Right-Angle Tear Force  ≥80 N/mm  ≥100 N/mm  QB/T 1130


Barrier & Safety Performance

 Performance  Water Vapor Barrier  Oxygen Barrier  Food Safety & Hygiene Standards
 Indicator  WVTR ≤15 g/(m²·24h)   OTR ≥5000 cm³/(m²·24h·0.1MPa)   Complies with food contact material requirements
 Test Conditions  38℃, 90% RH  23℃, 0% RH   -
 Feature Description Excellent moisture barrier, average gas barrier    Suitable for products not requiring high oxygen barrier  Meets national standards like GB 4806.7


Specification Parameters

  Parameter  Conventional Range  Customizable Range
 Bag Style  Back-seal bag, Three-side seal bag, Handle bag, Roll stock   Stand-up pouch, Zipper bag, Custom-shaped bag
 Width  100mm ~ 800mm   50mm ~ 2000mm
  50mm ~ 2000mm   150mm ~ 1200mm  100mm ~ 2500mm 
 Printing   Single-side to multi-color printing  Double-side printing possible, glossy/matte lamination


Certifications & Standards

 Certification Type  Standard Number  Standard Number
 Food Contact Safety   GB 4806.7  China General Food-Grade Standard
 Production Quality Management   ISO 9001 / HACCP  General Industry / Food Safety System 
 Recyclability Identification  GB/T 16288   Plastic Product Recyclability Marking
Export to EU   EU 10/2011  Food Contact Material Regulation


Application Reference Table

 Packaged Content  Recommended Material & Specification Alternative Options 
 Bread, Pastries   LDPE, Thickness 0.03-0.05mm, High Transparency  PP Packaging Bag
 Vegetables, Fruits  Perforated HDPE/LDPE Bag, Thickness 0.02-0.04mm  Biodegradable Plastic Bag
 Snacks  Color-Printed Composite Bag (PE inner layer)  Aluminized Film Composite Bag
 Frozen Foods  LDPE or LLDPE, Thickness 0.05-0.08mm, Low-Temperature Resistant   Multi-layer Co-extruded Nylon Bag


Cost-Effectiveness Parameters

 Type  Approximate Cost (CNY / 1000 pcs)  Typical Packaged Quantity Common Application Scenarios 
 Common T-Shirt Bag   8 - 20   Retail, Loose Items   Supermarkets, Wet Markets 
 Food-Grade Flat Bag  15 - 50 Pre-portioned Packaging   Bakeries, Snack Shops
 Custom Printed Handle Bag  80 - 300  Gift, Brand Packaging  Brand Stores, Promotions
 Heavy-Duty Freezer Bag  40 - 100  Bulk Food Storage  Cold Chain, Wholesale


Key Guidelines

1.  Selection Points:

       Load-bearing & Thickness: Follow the principle of "thicker bags for heavier items, thinner bags for lighter items" to ensure puncture and tensile strength.

       Food Characteristics: For high-moisture or oily foods, opt for HDPE with better moisture barrier. To showcase the product, choose highly transparent LDPE.

2.  Printing & Design:

       Design artwork must account for PE material's elasticity; using spot colors or large color blocks is recommended.

       For heavy-duty packaging or bags subject to frequent friction, laminating the printed surface is advised to enhance wear resistance.


Proven Applications

   Chain Bakeries: Freshness packaging for pastries and bread (daily usage tens of thousands).

   Fresh Food E-commerce Platforms: Pre-packaged vegetable and fruit bags (custom sizes and breathability holes).

   Central Kitchens: Semi-finished product packaging for cold chain distribution (withstands -40°C low temperatures).

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