A Unipac (formerly 3M Cap-Seal) product. A facing consisting of a treated polyester film bonded to the paper side of paperbacked aluminum foil.
> Ask about SA-22

Polyester film laminated to aluminum foil bonded to .035 pulp ì board. Application: Good barrier for shampoos, hand creams, mouthwashes ì or pharmaceutical products.
> Ask about SA-66

A Unipac (formerly 3M Cap-Seal) product. SG-100 has a two-piece welded construction with a tamper indicating feature. An innerseal which provides a fused, tamper indicating foil seal over the mouth of P/E containers. Safe-Gard 100 is preferred by the pharmaceutical industry for its "easy entry" feature. The SG-100 foil membrane is easily ruptured, a critical consideration for geriatric care. SG-100 is white lined pulpboard wax-bonded to an innerseal consisting of .001" aluminum foil with a .0015" heat sealable film. Typical packaging applications include innerseals for dry drink mixes, vitamins, over-the-counter drugs, etc. Equivalent liners: Selig FoilSeal 1-17, Sancap HS702, Tekniplex HS123.
> Ask about Safe-Gard 100

A Unipac (formerly 3M Cap-Seal) product. SG-101 has a two-piece welded construction with a tamper indicating feature. It is the same as SG-100, but SG-101 is used on P/P containers. Commonly supplied as white lined pulpboard wax-bonded to an innerseal consisting of .001" aluminum foil with a .0015" heat sealable film. Typical packaging applications include innerseals for dry drink mixes, over-the-counter drugs, cosmetics, etc.
> Ask about Safe-Gard 101

A Unipac (formerly 3M Cap-Seal) product. SG-102 has a two-piece welded construction with a tamper indicating feature. It is the same as SG-100, but SG-102 is used on P/S containers. It is designed to allow an easy push-through opening feature. SG-102 is composed of white lined pulpboard wax-bonded to .001" aluminum foil with a .002" heat sealable layer. Typical packaging applications include innerseals for dry products such as over-the-counter drugs.
> Ask about Safe-Gard 102

A Unipac (formerly 3M Cap-Seal) product. A two piece peelable liner with an easy open feature. SG-105 provides a tamper indicating seal over the mouth of P/E and glass containers. It combines excellent barrier properties and an easily ruptured foil membrane. SG-105 is commonly supplied wax-bonded to .035" white lined pulpboard with a facing consisting of a .0015" polyolefin inomer coated on .0015" aluminum foil. SG-105 is ideal for OTC drugs, semi-solid spreads, peanut butter, drink mixes and salad dressings.
> Ask about Safe-Gard 105

A Unipac (formerly 3M Cap-Seal) product. A one piece peelable liner with a tamper indicating feature. SG-108 provides a seal over the mouth of P/E, PVC, PET, P/P, P/S and ABS containers. It is a one piece innerseal with "clean peel" characteristics, making it ideal for use in dispenser, closure and pourable liquid applications. It features a broad sealing range, superior handling properties and excellent barrier characteristics for food applications requiring extended shelf life. Typical packaging applications include innerseals used in conjunction with dispensing closures on plastic containers of ketchup, mustard, relish, barbeque sauce, jelly, ice cream toppings, honey, etc. Other uses include OTC drugs, fruit juices, milk, water, glass cleaner, etc.
> Ask about Safe-Gard 108

A Unipac (formerly 3M Cap-Seal) product. SG-490 is a two piece peelable innerseal. It provides a hermetic seal against leaks, contamination and oxidation on glass bottles.
> Ask about Safe-Gard 490

A Unipac (formerly 3M Cap-Seal) product. When Safe-Gard 18EP is supplied as a facing only, it is called Safe-Gard 602. See Safe-Gard 18EP for composition and typical uses.
> Ask about Safe-Gard 602

A Unipac (formerly 3M Cap-Seal) product. Safe-Gard 603 is a .003" aluminum foil version of the Safe-Gard 18EP facing. See Safe-Gard 18EP for composition and uses.
> Ask about Safe-Gard 603

A one-piece variation of Safe-Gard 18EP which provides a peelable or strippable seal over the mouths of P/E, P/P, PVC, P/S and ABS containers. SG 634 is frequently used for pull-tab innerseal applications. It is also supplied as a two-piece innerseal, wax bonded to a .030" pulpboard backing, for applications where a high quality, chemically resistant closure liner must remain in the cap for re-seal purposes. See SG 18EP for composition. Uses include pull-tab innerseals on plastic milk, water and juice containers. If the tab is folded over inside the cap, another product, CAG Release Paper, can be used as a back-up liner to prevent the tab's heat-sealable surface from sealing to the inside of the cap. The two-piece version described in the paragraph above is used in packaging liquid drugs.
> Ask about Safe-Gard 634

A one-piece variation of Safe Gard 18EP which provides a peelable or strippable seal over the mouths of P/E, P/P, PVC, P/S and ABS containers. Safe-Gard 635 is frequently used for pull-tab innerseal applications. See SG 18EP for technical information. SG 635 is commonly used as a pull-tab innerseal on plastic milk, water and juice containers. If the tab is folded over inside the cap, a companion product, CAG Release Paper, can be used as a back-up liner to prevent the heat-sealable surface on the tab from sealing to the inside of the cap.
> Ask about Safe-Gard 635

A Unipac (formerly 3M Cap-Seal) product. An innerseal which provides a fused, tamper indicating seal on P/E containers. It is designed for use in plastic closures. It is white lined pulpboard wax-bonded to an innerseal consisting of .001" aluminum foil with a .002" heat sealable polyester film. Safe-Gard 75M offers excellent chemical resistance and superior barrier properties as well as a tough durable seal. It has broad market acceptance for use with industrial chemicals, automotive products, pharmaceutical and food products. Typical packaging applications include innerseals for orange juice, patent drugs, windshield washer solution, anti-freeze, motor oil, household cleaners, insecticides, herbicides, etc.
> Ask about Safe-Gard 75M

A Unipac (formerly 3M Cap-Seal) product. An innerseal which provides a fused, tamper indicating foil seal over the mouth of PET and PVC containers. SG 90 is the industry standard for edible oils packaged in PVC containers. Safe-Gard 90 is white lined pulpboard wax-bonded to an innerseal consisting of .001" aluminum foil with a .005" heat sealable polyester film. It can be supplied as facing only. The excellent barrier properties and broad induction sealing range make this product ideal for applications in the food industry. Typical packaging applications include innerseals for vegetable oils, mouthwash, etc.
> Ask about Safe-Gard 90

Styrene acrylonitrile. Thermoplastic copolymer with good stiffness, scratch, chemical and stress-crack resistance. Similar to general purpose polystrene except for improved impact resistance and barrier properties; increased rigidity and UV stability; natural straw color; transparent.
> Ask about SAN

Manufactured by SANCAP Liner Technology, Inc. Saralene is a white pigmented or clear vinylidene chloride-vinyl ì chloride copolymer film laminated to P/S foam on one side and P/E ì film on the other side. Color: White. Suggested product uses include after shave lotion, cold cream, ì cologne, deodorant (cream), glass wax, peroxide, poison ivy ì lotion, shampoo, concentrated coffee, corn oil, cough syrup, ì alcohol and fruit extracts.
> Ask about Saralene

A wide variety is available, including P/P and P/E measuring scoops, PET powder scoops and P/P double-end scoops.
> Ask about Scoops

A vial with a very short neck and an outside screw-thread finish.
> Ask about Screw-Thread Vial

Various sizes to fit most single and double wall jars, and cosmetic cases. Options include embossing and with or without tabs.
> Ask about Sealing Discs

That portion of a glass or plastic container finish which will make contact with the interior liner of the cap to effect the seal.
> Ask about Sealing Surface

A finish defect. A fin of glass across the top or the side of the finish.
> Ask about Seam on Top/Side of Finish

Made in one piece without a joint.
> Ask about Seamless

Manufactured by SANCAP Liner Technology, Inc. SEPT SEAL is a backing material to which facings are laminated in ì the manufacture of duplex liners. Is is a heat sealable film ì coated with P/E.
> Ask about Sept Seal

A vial having a neck with a relatively small opening to receive a rubber plug stopper and aluminum seal.
> Ask about Serum Vial

When pressure sensitive or heat induction liners are printed with ì the words "SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION".
> Ask about SFYP

In RapidFind, Shape is one of the search criteria. In the Glass and Plastic product types, Shape refers to the shape of the bottom of the container. Shape is not a search criteria in the Closure product type.
> Ask about Shape

A general defect. C-shaped marks making a definite line in the glass.
> Ask about Shear Marks

Polyethylene, rubber, Lexan, and acrylic sheeting.
> Ask about Sheeting

A line of glass containers (used by drug and chemical companies) that was designed to give the packer specific advantages on label space, maximum size, appearance and easy pouring, combining the best features of Boston Round and F-style containers.
> Ask about Shelfline

A cylindrical container, usually made of glass, characterized by having straight sides, being neckless, and having a flat bottom. Made by sealing one end of a glass tube of appropriate diameter and length.
> Ask about Shell Vial

Solvents leaching through a plastic container.
> Ask about Shingling

(1) That part of a container between the main body and the neck. (2) That portion of a closure immediately adjacent to and including the corner where top and skirt join. (3) In a can, an off-set on a straight side to act as a stop or support.
> Ask about Shoulder

A shoulder defect. A check which is shallow and in the surface, usually wavy in appearance.
> Ask about Shoulder Check

Stock and custom sizes of PVC and PETG shrink bands, including tamper evident, seamless and seamed bands, cellulose self-sealing bands and Viscose Celon shrink bands. Options include printing and color decoration.
> Ask about Shrink Bands

Pre-decorated plastic sleeves that are slipped over the container and heated until they conform to the surface of the container. Same principle as the sleeve label, but superior for odd and small shapes.
> Ask about Shrink Labels & Bands

A SANCAP Liner Technology product. White paper PVDC - ì polyethylene. Sicocote 250A is a construction of white pigmented P/E and ì polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) on a bleached Kraft paper. Color: ì White. Suggested product uses include concentrated coffee, corn oil, ì fruit extract, alcohol, after shave lotion, cold cream, cologne, ì cough syrup, cream deodorant, glass wax, starch, poison ivy ì lotion and radiator compound.
> Ask about Sicocote 250A

A SANCAP Liner Technology product. White paper - polyethylene ì PVDC. Sicocote 255A is a construction of white P/E and polyvinylidene ì (PVDC) on a bleached Kraft paper. Color: Bleach Kraft Paper. Suggested product uses include after shave lotion, cold cream, ì cologne, cough syrup, hand soap, hair shampoo, concentrated ì coffee, glass wax, fruit extract, syrup and vinegar.
> Ask about Sicocote 255A

A SANCAP Liner Technology product. Natural Kraft paper PVCD ì polyethylene. Sicocote 260 is a construction of clear P/E and polyvinylidene ì chloride (PVDC) on a natural Kraft paper. Color: Natural. Suggested product uses include after shave lotion, cold cream, ì cologne, cough syrup, hand soap, poison ivy lotion, hair shampoo, ì alcohol, concentrated coffee, corn oil, syrup, fruit extract, ì vinegar and radiator compound.
> Ask about Sicocote 260

A SANCAP Liner Technology product. Natural Kraft paper - ì polyethylene - PVDC. Sicocote 265 is a construction of clear P/E and polyvinlidene ì chloride (PVDC) on a natural Kraft paper. Color: Natural. Suggested product uses include after shave lotion, cold cream, ì cologne, cough syrup, hand soap, poison ivy lotion, hair shampoo, ì concentrated coffee, corn oil, fruit extract, syrup, vinegar and ì radiator compound.
> Ask about Sicocote 265

A SANCAP Liner Technology product. Paper-backed aluminum foil ì with a heavy Saran coating. Sicocote 417 consists of a paper-backed aluminum foil with two ì coatings applied - a vinyl first coat and a saran second (top) ì coat. Color: White. Suggested product uses include after shave lotion, astringent, ì baby cream, beauty cream, cologne, deodorant stick, hair cream, ì hair shampoo, antacid liquids, mineral oil, floor cleaner and ì polish, furniture cleaner and polish, waxing compound and auto ì cleaner and polish.
> Ask about Sicocote 417

A SANCAP Liner Technology product. Saran coated white paper. Sicocote 470 is a pigmented copolymer vinylidene ì chloride-acrylonitrile coating on a suitably primed white paper. ì Color: White. Suggested product uses include concentrated coffee, cottage ì cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, salad dressing, wine, cough syrup, ì mineral oil, liquid shoe polish, floor cleaner, hair dye, pine ì oil disinfectant and liquid shoe polish.
> Ask about Sicocote 470

A SANCAP Liner Technology product. Paper-backed polyethylene ì coated aluminum foil. Sicocote 700 is a paper-backed aluminum foil coated with a white ì pigmented P/E. Color: White. Suggested product uses include after shave lotion, cologne, cream ì deodorants, cough syrup, olives, pickles, automotive polish, ì bleaching fluid, brake fluid, rubber cement, disinfectant, ì furniture polish, paint and solvents.
> Ask about Sicocote 700

A SANCAP Liner Technology product. Paper-backed vinyl coated ì aluminum foil, with a slightly heavier coating of vinyl than ì Sicofoil. Sicocote 708 is a paper-backed aluminum foil liner coated with a ì pigmented vinyl chloride-acetate copolymer applied as a two coat ì system. Color: White. Suggested product uses include after shave lotion, astringent, ì facial cream, cream deodorant, hair cream, shampoo, antacid ì preparations, floor cleaner, bleach, liquid detergent, mustard, ì vegetable oil and whiskey.
> Ask about Sicocote 708

Manaufactured by SANCAP Liner Technology, Inc. Sicofoam is a backing material to which facings are laminated in ì the manufacture of duplex liners. It is a P/E foam which is ì extruded to the thickness desired.
> Ask about Sicofoam

A SANCAP Liner Technology product. Paper-backed vinyl coated ì aluminum foil. Sicofoil is a paper-backed aluminum foil liner coated with a ì pigmented solution of vinyl chloride-acetate copolymer. Color: ì White. Suggested product uses include after shave lotion, astringent, ì baby cream, beauty cream, deodorant stick, hair cream, shampoo, ì cleaners and polishes, waxing compound and vegetable oil.
> Ask about Sicofoil

A SANCAP Liner Technology product. White pigmented Saran film on ì white paper. Sicoran WS is a white pigmented vinylidene chloride - vinyl ì chloride copolymer film mounted on white Kraft paper. Color: ì White. Suggested product uses include after shave lotion, cold cream, ì cologne, cough syrup, cream deodorant, hand soap, poison ivy ì lotion, hair shampoo, tincture of iodine, alcohol, concentrated ì coffee, corn oil, fruite extract, glass wax, starch and radiator ì compound.
> Ask about Sicoran WS

A plastic or metal component of a package designed to allow shaking out of dry products, as with a table salt shaker. Snaps over bead, with metal or plastic cap applied over the fitment.
> Ask about Sifter Fitment

A method of printing in which the ink is forced through a design on a taut screen, made of nylon, wire, or other tough screen material, onto the container to be printed. This method can be applied to closures, liners and most containers regardless of shape or size.
> Ask about Silkscreening

In SourceBase, Size is one of the search criteria. In the Glass and Plastic product types, Size refers to the nominal capacity of a bottle or jar. The nominal capacity is the intended capacity of the container. It is expressed in fluid ounces (oz), gallons (gal), milliliters (ml), drams, etc. In the Closure product type, Size refers to the outside diameter of a bottle or jar's neck finish, including the threads. The size is usually designated in millimeters (mm).
> Ask about Size

The vertical part of a closure below the shoulder.
> Ask about Skirt

A decorated, plastic label made into a tubular form that fits over and on plastic bottles.
> Ask about Sleeve Label

(1) A metal closure with indentations on its sides to make a friction fit on a vial with a slip-cap finish. (2) A closure made of soft material such as polyethylene or rubber, without threads, to be pushed over the tip or neck of a container and held in place by friction.
> Ask about Slip Cap

The most prevalent hinged closure. This closure features a spud and orifice design that is sanitary and self cleaning to prevent clogging. It is available in a wide range of orifice sizes. The snap type can also be designed with an off center spout to direct product flow. The pour spout can be easily lined with a variety of heat sealed materials to ensure product freshness.
> Ask about Snap Top

Foamed EVA core with top and bottom layers of .002" thick low ì density polyethylene.
> Ask about SoftSeal 200

Solid low density polyethylene.
> Ask about Solid Poly

MARK TO BE DELETED.
> Ask about Solution Cups

Refers to any pharmaceutical package such as the shelfline or blake style bottle which, because of it rectangular shape, takes up less storage space on the druggist's shelf.
> Ask about Space Saver

Varieties for the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food and laboratory markets.
> Ask about Spatulas

Fiberboard, paper screw-cap and aluminum specimen mailers.
> Ask about Specimen Mailers

A bottom defect. A small projection of glass in the center of the bottom of the container.
> Ask about Spike

A process of fusing two objects together by forcing them together while one of the pair is spinning, until frictional heat melts the interface. Spinning is then stopped and pressure held until they are "frozen" together.
> Ask about Spin Welding

A finish defect. A finish which has a crack, or split, across the top surface, extending from the top of the finish downward.
> Ask about Split Finish

The technique of spray coating a glass container to create a frosted, matte translucent appearance.
> Ask about Spray Frosting

Trigger, finger-tip, pump, continuous spray and metering sprayers, hose-end sprayers for lawn and garden, and compressed air sprayers. Different types of decoration are available, including silk-screen and hot stamp decoration.
> Ask about Sprayers

In plastic bottle manufacturing, silkscreen decoration. Also S/S.
> Ask about SS

A 3M Cap-Seal product. PVDC coated paper closure liner material ì that offers good resistance to chemicals, excellent resistance to ì brine solutions and vegetable oils, and offers very low moisture ì vapor and gas transmission rates. ST-25P imparts no taste or ì odor to the sealed product. The waxed version provides increased ì protection for products such as salad dressing and mayonnaise. ST-25P is a natural kraft tan color. Typical packaging applications include closure liners for citrus ì fruit extracts, pickles, vegetable oils, mayonnaise, salad ì dressings and powdered milk, as well as for anti-perspirants, ì alcohic beverages, volatile disinfectants, etc.
> Ask about ST-25P

An ingredient used in the formulation of some plastics, especially elastomers, to assist in maintaining the physical and chemical properties of the compounded materials at their initial values throughout the processing and service life of the materials.
> Ask about Stabilizer

A closure designed specifically to nest with the bottom plate of a container to facilitate the stacking of filled containers on top of each other.
> Ask about Stacker Cap

Single trip container.
> Ask about STC

The Stelvin(R) neck finish can be found on some glass wine bottles. It is a screw thread finish designed to accomodate the Stelvin(R) closure, an aluminium cap with a tamper evident breakaway band. Offers product preservation, a modern look and practicality. Offered by Alcan Packaging (Pechiney).
> Ask about Stelvin(R)

Stencil kits and stenciling systems for a wide range of applications, including safety and maintenance.
> Ask about Stencils

Gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide, and electron beam sterilization. Installation of sterilization systems available for companies requiring in-house processing. Sterilizing cleaners and sterilized tests also available.
> Ask about Sterilization

A decoration consisting of a system of closely spaced small raised dots on the outer surface of a container or closure.
> Ask about Stippling

A general defect. Small inclusions of refractory or unmelted batch materials.
> Ask about Stones

A solid, cork-shaped, ground-to-fit plug used to seal some bottles.
> Ask about Stopper

Laboratory quality, micro, and corrosion resistant stoppers.
> Ask about Stoppers, Rubber

The period of time during which a product can be stored under specified temperature conditions and remain suitable for use. Sometimes called shelf life or working life.
> Ask about Storage Life

The susceptibility of a thermoplastic article to cracking or crazing under the influence of certain chemicals and stress. Frequently accelerated by the environment to which the plastic is exposed. The stresses which cause cracking may be present internally or externally or may be combinations of both.
> Ask about Stress Cracking

In plastic bottle manufacturing, a longitudinal line in the parison or bottle due to a disturbance in the melt path.
> Ask about Striation

Mold action in the manufacture of closures: After the injection cycle is completed, the cavity is removed and the stripper sleeve moves forward forcing the closure to flare and strip over the core.
> Ask about Strip Mold

In RapidFind, Style is one of the search criteria. In the Glass and Plastic product types, Style can refer to standard industry names, such as Cylinder, Boston Round, F-Style, Modern Round, Wide Mouth (W/M) Jar, etc. If a name is not standard industry-wide, Style refers to the sides of the bottle, i.e., straight sided, tapered, etc. In the Closure product type, Style designates standard industry names. If a closure has threads, the Style is Continuous Thread. Other Styles include Dispensing, Child Resistant Closure (CRC), etc.
> Ask about Style

Similar to general purpose polystyrene except for improved impact resistance and barrier properties; increased rigidity and UV stability; natural straw color; transparent. Also see SAN.
> Ask about Styrene Acrylonitrile

A shoulder defect. A shoulder which is not fully blown.
> Ask about Sunken Shoulder

Foamed low density polyethylene core with top and bottom layers ì of .002" thick low density polyethylene.
> Ask about SureSeal 200

Solid EVA. The last two digits in the 300 series number indicate ì the percentage of vinyl acetate in the EVA.
> Ask about SureSeal 300

Solid blend of low density polyehtylene and polyisobutylene. The ì last two digits in the 400 series number indicate the percentage ì of polyisobutylene in the blend.
> Ask about SureSeal 400

Foamed low density polyethylene core with top and bottom layers ì of .002" thick high density polyethylene.
> Ask about SureSeal 500

Foamed low density polyethylene core with top and bottom layers ì of .002" thick polypropylene.
> Ask about SureSeal 600

Core is a proprietary blend of foamed polyolefins. Top and ì bottom layers are .002" thick low density polyethylene.
> Ask about SureSeal 700

Any method of treating the surface of a plastic item to accept inks, paints, adhesives and chemical, flame and electronic treating.
> Ask about Surface Treating

A 3M Cap-Seal product. PVDC coated paper closure liner material ì with good resistance to chemicals, excellant resistance to brine ì solutions and vegetable oils, and very low moisture vapor and gas ì transmission rates. SW-25P imparts no taste or odor to the ì sealed product. The waxed version of this paper provides ì increased protection for products such as mayonnaise and salad ì dressings. SW-25P is white in color. Some typical packaging applications include closure liners for ì citrus fruit extracts, pickles, vegetable oils, mayonnaise, salad ì dressings and powdered milk, as well as for anti-perspirants, ì alcoholic beverages, volatile disinfectants, etc.
> Ask about SW-25P

Cotton and foam swabs.
> Ask about Swabs, Medical

Varieties include a dual syringe with snap-off nozzle tip, and specialty syringes with various tips for a wide variety of applications, including infant care, feeding small animals or birds, and applying glues, dyes, lotions, resins and inks.
> Ask about Syringes