Aluminum foil packaging materials in the growing market demand.The birth of aluminum foil packaging materials. Aluminum foil packaging began in the early 20th century, when aluminum foil as the most valuable packaging materials, only for high-grade packaging.
In 1911, the Swiss sugar company started to use aluminum foil to pack chocolates and gradually replaced tin foil and became popular.
In 1913, on the basis of successful aluminium smelting, the United States also initially produced aluminum foil, mainly for high-grade goods, life-saving supplies and gum packaging.
In 1921, the United States successfully developed composite aluminum foil board, mainly used for decorative boards and high-end packaging folding cartons.
In 1938, the thermal sealing aluminum foil was available. During World War II, aluminum foil was rapidly developed as a packaging material for military products.
In 1948, the first choice of aluminum foil container packaging food.
In 1950s, aluminum foil paper and aluminum plastic composite materials were initially launched.
By the 1970s, with the development of color printing technology, aluminum foil and aluminum-plastic composite packaging entered a rapid and extensive period.
More and more aluminum foil packaging materials have been applied to life, making aluminum foil production into a period of rapid development.
Household aluminium foil packaging is light, flexible and easily recyclable. Furthermore, it is hygienic, non-toxic and helps in keeping the aroma of foods. It keeps the food fresh for a long time and provides protection from light, ultraviolet radiation, oils and grease, water vapour, oxygen and microorganisms.
n addition, have a look at the following advantages:
Aluminium foil reacts only to highly concentrated acids and basic substances and is otherwise strongly corrosive resistant
Aluminium foil is sterile and therefore hygienic
Aluminium foil is tasteless and odorless
Aluminium foil is extremely dimensionally stable even in soft state
Aluminium foil can be recycled several times without loss of quality
Aluminium foil does not absorb liquids
Despite the contrary claims, aluminum foil in food packaging is generally harmless to health. Acid or salty foods should not come into direct contact with aluminium, but composite films with aluminum layer can be used.