Institute of Packaging Professionals

Competent advice on the correct packaging to use for hazardous materials or other produces is obtainable from consultants in the field of packaging who are members of the Institute of Packaging Professionals, consultants counsel. A brochure listing the qualifications of member consultants is obtainable from the lOPP. 

From Institute of Packaging Professionals Chemical Packaging Committee. 

Soroka, W., Fundamentals of Packaging Technology, 2nd ed.. Institute of Packaging Professionals, Herndon, VA (1999). 

In the interest of standardization, the Institute of Packaging Professionals Chemical Packaging Committee (formerly the Chemical Manufacturers Association Packaging Committee) recommends four sizes of expendable four-way-entry pallets for bagged chemicals given in Table 21-22. The most common pattern consists of five bags on a 1220- by 1065-mm (48- by 42-in) pallet. This pallet size permits maximum trailer loading. 

Jenkins, W.A. Osburn, K.R. Packaging drugs and pharmaceuticals, drug packaging materials.. In Cooperation with Institute of Packaging Professionals, Technomic Publishing Co. Lancaster, PA, 1993 99-102. 

Adhesives in Packaging Principles, Properties, and Glossary, edited by the Adhesion Committee, Institute of Packaging Professionals, 1995, 72 pp., softboxmd. Part 1 of a two-book series for packaging personnel. 

INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING PROFESSIONALS 481 Carlisle Drive, Herndon VA 22070, (703) 318-8970. A variety of topics covering adhesives, cure of adhesives, hot melt tackifying Resins, labels, packaging, and more. 

A Food Processor s Perspective on Performance Opportunities for Heat Resistant Plastic Packaging, by Nina Goodrich, Ian Britt, and Marvin Tung, Guelph Food Technology Centre. Presented at 1995 Institute of Packaging Professionals (IDPP). 

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