How About “Green” Technology?
NEW ECO-FRIENDLY SHRINK WRAP KEEPS MICROBES OUT
The medical and food service industries have long sought ways to ship and store machinery or products sensitive to harmful microbes. This has proved challenging, but not anymore.
Nothing is worse than uncovering a boat or caravan after a long season in storage and finding mold or mildew. With our BioShrink Shrink wrap, you don’t have to worry about weather damage or microbial growth.
This tan shrink wrap has an antimicrobial coating that resists the development of microorganisms under the cover. It can stop the growth of mildew, mold, algae, and bacteria like E. coli. This patented product is the first of its kind and is available for installation today.
Our BioShrink Shrink wrap is environmentally friendly. This coating does not harm natural surroundings. For more information on our company and other shrink wraps we offer, see About Us.
Protection for Commercial Projects
ANTIMICROBIAL SHRINK WRAP PROTECTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
You can’t complete most construction and remodeling jobs in a single day. If building materials are left out for weeks or months without any protection, they can end up covered in mold or mildew. Atlantic Shrink Wrapping Inc. has premium UV-protected BioShrink shrink wrap. Its additives resist mold, mildew, algae, and bacteria, including E. Coli, to help prevent severe damage.
By attaching BioShrink to walls, the shrink wrap can cover an entire room or area during construction. Lining basements and crawlspaces with BioShrink is a great way to help avoid mold and mildew any time of the year.
BioShrink can be heat-shrunk like regular shrink wrap for a tight-fitting cover over objects left outside. It will provide its full antimicrobial protection as a storage or transportation cover.
The distinctive tan BioShrink is also great for modular and pre-fabricated homes or buildings.
Flame Retardant Protection Technology
ASI installs Flame-Retardant shrink wrap that meets NFPA 701 specifications for extinguishing itself after heat sources are removed. Our 26’ and 40’ materials are perfect for covering scaffolding, window openings, or entire buildings.
Flame-retardant shrink wrap also helps to reduce the risk of fire damage during transportation and storage.
Do you have a product that must be stored in or around hazardous areas exposed to outside flames, such as welding or steam fitting? Flame-retardant shrink wrap is the way to go.
Not only is Flame Retardant shrink wrapping great for its obvious properties, but it is also the thickest shrink wrap currently available—a full 12 mil thick. In many cases, you may want this plastic for the thickness of the material alone. And it still carries all of the great aspects of regular shrink wrap, such as UV inhibitors.
ASI has used this Flame-Retardant Shrink Wrap for many different applications. We feel that there is no better, thicker, stronger, or more reliable shrink wrap on the market.
Flame Retardant Polyethylene Film
Ideally suited for any application that requires a protective covering with flame-retardant characteristics. Meets NFPA 701 specifications.
TEST RESULTS
| Burning Characteristics | ASTM E 84 | 12 Mil Film |
| Flame Spread Index | 10 | |
| Smoke Development | 75 | |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D 882 | |
| MD | 1700 psi | |
| TD | 1200 psi | |
| Elongation | ASTM D 882 | |
| MD | 225% | |
| TD | 350% | |
| Dart Impact | ASTM D 1709 | 475 g |
| Water Vapor Transmission Rate |
ASTM E 96 | .76 perm |
ENHANCED SHRINK WRAPS WITH ( VCI ) VOLATILE CORROSION INHIBITORS
Ordinary shrink wrap can guard against weather damage. But sometimes you need extra protection. Atlantic Shrink Wrapping offers premium corrosion-resistant shrink wrap. This wrap can shield equipment from the damaging effects of corroded parts.
Shrink wrap that contains volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) keeps products clean and rust-free. We provide this wrap in various sizes.
When placed within a shrink-wrapped enclosure, the VCI film releases an odorless, invisible, non-toxic vapor. The molecules cover the exposed metal surfaces to protect the electrochemical corrosion process. The VCI additive replaces messy grease, wax, or lubricants but still provides UV inhibitors for long-term use.
Shrink Wrap Specifications
All ASI shrink wrap is 100% virgin resin material, with highly consistent mil thickness and opacity. It contains 6% UV inhibitors by weight for excellent long-term storage and transportation performance.
| Test Description | Method | Units | 7-ml Shrink | 8.5-ml Shrink |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrink Temperature | 275 degrees F | 275 degrees F | ||
| Weatherability | ASTM G63 | Hours | Over 1000 | Over 1000 |
| Thickness | ASTM D374 | Mil | 7 | 8.6 |
| Shrink Temperature | ASTM D2732 | Degree F | 275 | 275 |
| Tensile Properties | ||||
| –Yield (md/cd) | ASTM D882 | psi | 1400/1200 | 1400/1200 |
| –Break (md/cd) | ASTM D882 | psi | 2500/2400 | 2500/2400 |
| –Elongation (md/cd) | ASTM D882 | % | 600/700 | 600/700 |
| Elmendorf Tear (md/cd) | ASTM D1922 | gm | 600/1100 | 800/1000 |
| Dart Impact | ASTM D1709 | gm | 750 | 900 |
| Blow-up ratio (md/cd) | % | 45-60/30-40 | 45-60/30-40 |
Most materials are available in white, clear, and blue.
Material Safety Data Sheet: POLYETHYLENE SHRINK FILM
Notice: This product is not FDA, CPSC, or NSF compliant. It is unsuitable for direct or indirect food contact, toys, medical devices, pharmaceutical applications, or potable water applications.
Identification
Chemical Name: Polyethylene Resins
Composition
CAS NumberOSHAACGIHOTHER
| Polymer with ethane | 026221-73-8 | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| I-Butene | ||||
| Antimony Trioxide | 1309-64-4 | .05 MG/3 | .2 MG/3 | N/L |
| Decabromodiphenyl Oxide | 1163-19-5 | N/L | N/L | N/L |
Physical Properties
This material is not hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
| Boiling Point: | Not applicable |
| Vapor Pressure: | Not applicable |
| Solubility In Water: | Nil |
| Density: | .900-.980 gm/cc |
| Form: | Thin solid film or sheet |
| Odor: | Slight |
Fire And Explosion Hazard Data
| Flash Point: | 600-650 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Flammable Limits: | Not Applicable |
| Fire Fighting: | Water can extinguish the fire and cool surfaces. Other types of extinguishers may also be used. When fighting fires in enclosed areas, use NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus. |
| Decomposition Products: | CO2, H2, and under lean oxygen conditions, CO |
Reactivity
| Stability: | Stable |
| Conditions To Avoid: | Temperatures over 500 degrees F. can cause degradation. |
| Reactive Polymerization: | Does Not Occur |
| Incompatibility: | Avoid strong oxidizing agents |
Health
| Emergency Overview: | This product has been evaluated and does not require any hazard warning on the label under OSHA criteria. |
| Eye: | Negligible Hazard |
| Skin contact: | Negligible Hazard |
| Inhalation: | Negligible Hazard at ambient temperatures |
| Ingestion: | Minimal Toxicity |
| Exposure Limits: | No Limit |
| First Aid: | No Known Health Effects |
Employee Protection
This product, as it is shipped to customers, is non-hazardous.
Handling and Storage
This product is normally shipped in corrugated paper boxes.
Store and stack per manufacturer recommendations.
The boxes and plastic will burn in the presence of an open flame.
Environmental Protection
Polyethylene film is considered non-hazardous. However, it may degrade very slowly. When possible, recycle old or unused plastic.
Transportation Information
| D.O.T.: | Hazard Class—non-regulated, not applicable |
Additional Information
| HMIS: | Health: | 1 |
| Reactivity: | 1 | |
| Flammability: | 0 | |
| Corrosive: | 0 |
Material Safety Data Sheet: Preservation/Heat Shrink Tapes
Chemical Name and Synonyms | Low-density polyethylene
| Chemical Family | Ethylene vinyl acetate |
| Boiling Point | N/A |
| Specific Gravity (H20) | .94 |
| Vapor Pressure | N/A |
| Percent Volatile by Vol. | N/A |
| Vapor Density | N/A |
| Evaporation Rate | Unknown |
| Solubility in Water | Negligible |
| Appearance & Color | Various colors—no odor |
| Melting Point | Crystalline, 219-239 F (ASTM D 2117) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.92-0.97 (ASTM D 792) |
| Flash Point | N/A |
| Auto Ignition Tend. | 600 degrees F |
| Extinguishing Media | Water Spray, Dry Chemical, Foam, or Carbon Dioxide |
| Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards | Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus in the positive pressure mode with a full facepiece when they may be exposed to smoke, fumes, or hazardous decomposition products. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures | If possible, water should be applied as a spray from a fogging nozzle. Ethylene vinyl acetate is a surface-burning material. High-velocity water may spread the burning surface layer. |
Health Hazard Data
| Inhalation | No hazard anticipated in normal industrial use. |
| Ingestion | No hazard anticipated in normal industrial use. |
| Dermal/Eye | No hazard anticipated in normal industrial use. |
Reactivity Data
| Stability | Stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization | Not Likely |
| Conditions and Materials to Avoid | May react violently with fluorine/oxygen mixtures. May be decomposed by strong oxidizing agents. |
| Spill or Leak Procedures | In case of a spill, recover spilled materials and place them in suitable containers for recycling or disposal. |
| Special Precautions | None |
Call ASI Today
Get the right type of shrink wrap for your project. Call Atlantic Shrink Wrapping at (410) 376-7052 or start a project with us online.