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2. Package cushioning - Wikipedia

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   This includes expanded polystyrene foam pieces (foam peanuts), similar pieces made of starch-based foams, and common popcorn. The amount of loose fill material required and the transmitted shock levels vary with the specific type of material. [2] Paper Paper can be manually or mechanically wadded up and used as a cushioning material.

3. Foam peanut - Wikipedia

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   Foam peanuts (made of expanded polystyrene) The inner structure of a foam peanut, magnified 390× on an SEM. Foam peanuts, also known as foam popcorn, packing peanuts, or packing noodles, are a common loose-fill packaging and cushioning material used to prevent damage to fragile objects during shipping.

4. Spray foam - Wikipedia

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   Spray foam is a very specialized packing material, often required for use in shipping valuable fragile items. Engineered packaging principles are designed to protect sculptures, vases, large fossils, lamp bases, busts, computers, furniture, chandeliers and other objects of unusual shape.

5. Expanded polyethylene - Wikipedia

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   Polyethylene bead foams (including) EPE can be used to replace both polystyrene foam, and both rigid and flexible polyurethane. Uses include cushioning applications, and impact absorption applications including packaging. [4] Consumption of polyethylene for PE foam was estimated at 114x10 6 kg in 2001. The majority was used for non-crosslinked ...

6. Bubble wrap - Wikipedia

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   Bubble wrap Square-shaped bubble wrap for house insulation. Bubble wrap is a pliable transparent plastic material commonly used for protecting fragile items during shipping. . Known for its cushioning air-filled bubbles, it has also become a cultural icon, celebrated for its satisfying popping sound and alternative uses as a stress-relief

7. Phase-out of polystyrene foam - Wikipedia

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   Animals do not recognize polystyrene foam as an artificial material, may mistake it for food, and show toxic effects after substantial exposure. Full or partial bans of expanded and polystyrene foam commonly target disposable food packaging. Such bans have been enacted through national legislation globally, and also at sub-national or local ...