Corrugated plastic

Range of extruded twinwall plastic-sheet products

Corrugated plastic box used as reusable packaging Corrugated plastic dividers used to pack automotive components A Velomobile enclosed in corrugated plastic

Corrugated plastic or corriboard – also known under the trade names of Correx, Biplex, Cartonplast, Polyflute, Coroplast, FlutePlast, IntePro, Proplex, Twinplast, Corriflute and Corflute – refers to a wide range of extruded twin-wall plastic-sheet products produced from high-impact polypropylene resin with a similar make-up to corrugated fiberboard. It is a light-weight tough material which can easily be cut with a utility knife. Manufacturers typically offer a wide variety of colors, thicknesses (quite commonly 3, 4, 5 mm), and weight (measured in grams per square meter, or GSM).

Chemically, the sheet is inert, with a neutral pH factor. At regular temperatures most oils, solvents and water have no effect, allowing it to perform under adverse weather conditions or as a product component exposed to harsh chemicals. Standard sheets can be modified with additives, which are melt-blended into the sheet to meet specific needs of the end-user. Special products that require additives include: ultra-violet protection, anti-static, flame retardant, custom colors, corrosive inhibitors, static-dissipative, among others.

## Applications

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Corrugated plastic is commonly used to erect commercial, political or other types of signs and for constructing plastic containers and reusable packaging.[citation needed] It is widely used in the signwriting industry for making signs for real estate sales, construction sites and promotions.[citation needed]

The last decade has found its increasing use among guinea pig, rabbit, domesticated hedgehog and other small pet enthusiasts as components of DIY cages.[citation needed] Additionally, it is used by members of the remote-controlled aircraft community to build nearly indestructible SPAD model aircraft.[citation needed]

Corrugated plastic is widely used in various industries due to its lightweight, durable, and versatile nature. Some common applications include: Temporary Surface Protection: Corrugated plastic is frequently employed in residential, commercial, and mega yacht settings to protect floors, walls, and other surfaces during new builds, repairs, and remodeling projects. Its durability and ease of installation make it an ideal choice for safeguarding against damage from heavy foot traffic, tools, and construction debris.

Dust Containment: In addition to surface protection, corrugated plastic is also used to create dust containment barriers in construction and remodeling environments. It helps in maintaining clean workspaces and protecting sensitive areas from dust and debris. Companies like Protect X have created a patented service for installing corrugated plastic to prevent accidental damage during construction. [1]

Use of corrugated plastic in welded hollow plastic plate air-to-air heat exchangers. From U.S. patent 4,820,468[2]

At least one manufacturer[who?] of air-to-air heat exchangers (used in heat recovery ventilation) uses a fused stack of sheets of this material alternating with spacers made of the same material as the heat-exchange medium. One air stream passes through the corrugated channels in the interior of the sheets, while the other passes between the exterior layers of the stacked sheets.[citation needed]

## Recycling

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Corrugated plastic is usually made from polypropylene which is capable of being recycled. Resin identification code 5 applies: .[3]

## See also

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* Packaging
* Plastic recycling

## References

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1. ^ https://protectx.com/blogs/home-remodeling-temporary-surface-protection/protect-x-surface-protection-safeguarding-your-construction-investment
2. ^ US 4820468 "Method for making welded hollow plastic plate heat exchangers."
3. ^ Plastics recycling information sheet Archived 2010-07-22 at the Wayback Machine, Waste Online

## Further reading

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* Yam, K. L., Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology, John Wiley & Sons, 2009, ISBN 978-0-470-08704-6.

## External links

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* Typical Technical Properties of Corrugated Plastic

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Chemical
types|

* Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
* Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX, XLPE)
* Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)
* Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)
* Poly(ethyl methacrylate) (PEMA)
* Polyacrylic acid (PAA)
* Polyamide (PA)
* Polybutylene (PB)
* Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
* Polycarbonate (PC)
* Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
* Polyester (PEs)
* Polyethylene (PE)
* Polyethylene terephthalate (PET, PETE)
* Polyimide (PI)
* Polylactic acid (PLA)
* Polyoxymethylene (POM)
* Polyphenyl ether (PPE)
* Poly(p-phenylene oxide) (PPO)
* Polypropylene (PP)
* Polystyrene (PS)
* Polysulfone (PES)
* Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
* Polyurethane (PU)
* Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
* Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC)
* Styrene maleic anhydride (SMA)
* Styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN)
* Tritan copolyester

Mechanical
types|

* Thermoplastic
* Thermosetting polymer
* Fibre-reinforced plastic
* Corrugated plastic
* Polymeric foam
* High-performance plastics

Additives|

* Polymer additive
* Colorants
* Plasticizer
* Polymer stabilizers
* Biodegradable additives
* Filler (materials)

Plastics
processing|

* Injection moulding
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* Blow molding
* Film blowing
* Thermoforming
* Compression molding
* Calendering
* Transfer molding
* Laminating
* Fiberglass molding
* Pultrusion
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* Filament winding
* Solvent bonding
* Vacuum forming
* Rotational molding

Products|

| Plastics industry segments|

* Commodity plastics
* Construction
* Engineering plastics
* Geosynthetics
* High-performance plastics
* Nurdle
* Category:Plastics applications
* Plasticulture (Agriculture)

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Specific goods|

* Blister pack
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* Packaging film
* Bottles
* Bags
* Cutlery
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Health issues of plastics and polyhalogenated compounds (PHCs)

Plasticizers: Phthalates|

* DIBP
* DBP
* BBP (BBzP)
* DIHP
* DEHP (DOP)
* DIDP
* DINP

Miscellaneous plasticizers|

* Organophosphates
* Adipates (DEHA
* DOA)

Monomers|

* Bisphenol A (BPA, in Polycarbonates)
* Vinyl chloride (in PVC)

Miscellaneous additives incl. PHCs|

* PBDEs
* PCBs
* Organotins
* PFCs
* Perfluorooctanoic acid

Health issues|

* Teratogen
* Carcinogen
* Endocrine disruptor
* Diabetes
* Obesity
* Polymer fume fever

Pollution|

* Plastic pollution
* Rubber pollution
* Great Pacific Garbage Patch
* Persistent organic pollutant
* Dioxins
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Regulations|

* California Proposition 65
* European REACH regulation
* Japan Toxic Substances Law
* Toxic Substances Control Act

Waste|

* Plastic pollution
* Garbage patch
* Great Pacific Garbage Patch
* Persistent organic pollutant
* Dioxins
* List of environmental health hazards
* Plastic recycling
* Biodegradable plastic

Identification codes

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Packaging

General
topics|

* Active packaging
* Child-resistant packaging
* Contract packager
* Edible packaging
* Modified atmosphere/modified humidity packaging
* Overpackaging
* Package delivery
* Package pilferage
* Package testing
* Package theft
* Packaging engineering
* Resealable packaging
* Reusable packaging
* Reuse of bottles
* Shelf life
* Shelf-ready packaging
* Shelf-stable
* Sustainable packaging
* Tamper-evident
* Tamper resistance
* Wrap rage

Product
packages|

* Alternative wine closure
* Ammunition box
* Banana box
* Beer bottle
* Box wine
* Case-ready meat
* Coffee bag
* Cosmetic packaging
* Currency packaging
* Disposable food packaging
* Drink can
* Egg carton
* Evidence packaging
* Field ration
* Flour sack
* Foam food container
* Food packaging
* Fuel container
* Gas cylinder
* Glass milk bottle
* Growler
* Juicebox
* Low plastic water bottle
* Luxury packaging
* Milk bag
* Optical disc packaging
* Oyster pail
* Popcorn bag
* Pharmaceutical packaging
* Pizza box
* Plastic milk container
* Purdue Improved Crop Storage bags
* Sand bag
* Seasonal packaging
* Self-heating food packaging
* Screw cap (wine)
* Single-serve coffee container
* Spray paint
* Toothpaste pump dispenser
* Unit dose
* Water bottle
* Wine bottle

Containers|

* Aerosol spray dispenser
* Aluminium bottle
* Aluminum can
* Ampoule
* Antistatic bag
* Bag-in-box
* Bag
* Barrel
* Biodegradable bag
* Blister pack
* Boil-in-bag
* Bottle
* Box
* Bulk box
* Cage
* Case
* Carboy
* Carton
* Chub
* Clamshell
* Corrugated box design
* Crate
* Disposable cup
* Drum
* Endcap
* Envelope
* Euro container
* Flexible intermediate bulk container
* Flexible tank
* Folding carton
* Glass bottle
* Gunny sack
* Inhaler
* Insulated shipping container
* Intermediate bulk container
* Jar
* Jerrycan
* Jug
* Keg
* Mesh bag
* Multilayered packaging
* Multi-pack
* Packet (container)
* Padded envelope
* Pail
* Paper bag
* Paper sack
* Plastic bag
* Plastic bottle
* Retort pouch
* Salvage drum
* Sachet
* Water sachet
* Security bag
* Shipping container
* Shipping tube
* Skin pack
* Spray bottle
* Squround
* Stand-up pouch
* Steel and tin cans
* Tetra Brik
* Thermal bag
* Tub (container)
* Tube
* Unit load
* Vial
* Wooden box

Materials
and
components|

* Adhesive
* Aluminium foil
* Bail handle
* Bioplastic
* Biodegradable plastic
* BoPET
* Bubble wrap
* Bung
* Cellophane
* Closure
* Coated paper
* Coating
* Coextrusion
* Container glass
* Corrugated fiberboard
* Corrugated plastic
* Cushioning
* Desiccant
* Double seam
* Flip-top
* Foam peanut
* Gel pack
* Hot-melt adhesive
* Humidity indicator card
* Kraft paper
* Label
* Lid
* Linear low-density polyethylene
* Liquid packaging board
* Living hinge
* Low-density polyethylene
* Meat absorbent pad
* Metallised film
* Modified atmosphere
* Molded pulp
* Nonwoven fabric
* Overwrap
* Oxygen scavenger
* Package handle
* Packaging gas
* Pallet
* Paper
* Paper pallet
* Paperboard
* Plastic-coated paper
* Plastic film
* Plastic pallet
* Plastic wrap
* Polyester
* Polyethylene
* Polypropylene
* Pressure-sensitive tape
* Pump dispenser
* Screw cap
* Screw cap (wine)
* Security printing
* Security tape
* Shock detector
* Shock and vibration data logger
* Shrink wrap
* Slip sheet
* Staple (fastener)
* Strapping
* Stretch wrap
* Susceptor
* Tamper-evident band
* Tear tape
* Temperature data logger
* Time temperature indicator
* Tinplate
* Velostat

Processes|

* Aseptic processing
* Authentication
* Automatic identification and data capture
* Blow fill seal
* Blow molding
* Calendering
* Canning
* Coating
* Containerization
* Converting
* Corona treatment
* Curtain coating
* Die cutting
* Die forming (plastics)
* Electronic article surveillance
* Extrusion
* Extrusion coating
* Flame treatment
* Glass production
* Graphic design
* Hazard analysis and critical control points
* Hermetic seal
* Induction sealing
* Injection moulding
* Lamination
* Laser cutting
* Molding
* Package tracking
* Papermaking
* Plastic extrusion
* Plastic welding
* Printing
* Product development
* Production control
* Quality assurance
* Radio-frequency identification
* Roll slitting
* Shearing (manufacturing)
* Thermoforming
* Track and trace
* Ultrasonic welding
* Vacuum forming
* Vacuum packaging
* Verification and validation

Machinery|

* Barcode printer
* Barcode reader
* Bottling line
* Calender
* Can seamer
* Cap torque tester
* Cartoning machine
* Case sealer
* Check weigher
* Conveyor system
* Drum pump
* Extended core stretch wrapper
* Filler
* Heat gun
* Heat sealer
* Industrial robot
* Injection molding machine
* Label printer applicator
* Lineshaft roller conveyor
* Logistics automation
* Material-handling equipment
* Mechanical brake stretch wrapper
* Multihead weigher
* Orbital stretch wrapper
* Packaging machinery
* Pallet inverter
* Palletizer
* Rotary wheel blow molding systems
* Seed-counting machine
* Shrink tunnel
* Staple gun
* Tape dispenser
* Turntable stretch wrapper
* Vertical form fill sealing machine

Environment,
post-use|

* Biodegradation
* Can collecting
* Closed-loop box reuse
* Environmental engineering
* Glass recycling
* Industrial ecology
* Life-cycle assessment
* Litter
* Packaging waste
* Paper recycling
* PET bottle recycling
* Plastic recycling
* Recycling
* Reusable packaging
* Reverse logistics
* Source reduction
* Sustainable packaging
* Waste management

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