Acetate Film & Sheeting

Acetate film and sheet is a cast cellulose acetate polymer film. It is an excellent general purpose plastic which is an industry standard in graphic arts, packaging, printing, overlays, and many other applications. Both di- and tri- acetate are available, however di-acetate is a more widely stocked film.

Features

• Optical Clarity
• Lay Flat
• Printable
• Variety of Gauges Available

Gauges

• .003"
   
• .005"
   
• .0075"
   
• .010"
   
• .015"
   
• .020"

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Acetate film and acetate sheet? Many people use the term “acetate film” to generically refer to plastic film. However, acetate film is really a specific type of plastic material called cellulose acetate.

It is made of a polymer that is made from wood-pulp and or cotton fibers. Cellulose Acetate comes in 2 derivatives, Di-Acetate and Tri-Acetate.

Acetate film is produced by 2 mechanical methods. Solvent Casting or Forced Extrusion. Solvent cast or Cast Acetate is the type of acetate we offer because of its superior clarity and surface quality

Because Acetate is made from wood-pulp, it has certain attributes that are sometimes desirable and sometimes something you want to avoid.... depending on your application.

Attributes of Cellulose Acetate Film:

• Glass-like clarity
• Very uniform optical properties and low birefringence
• Good dimensional stability
• Easily torn (low tear strength)
• Easily die-cut
• Printable with conventional screen and offset printing methods
• Melt point of about 225 degrees F./110 degrees C
• Approved world wide for indirect and direct food and medical applications
• Available in Clear and Matte
• Many custom production options: Colors, Finishes, Dies, etc.
• Available in wide range of thicknesses .001" - .020"

APPLICATIONS:

Easily fabricated by die cutting and cementing. Shapes and cuts easily. Acetate is used in packaging, graphic arts, stationary, electrical safety equipment, displays, picture frames, book binding lamination, metalizing, cartoon cells, toys, games, architectural and drafting supplies, greeting cards and many more.