THE EXPERIMENT OF PERMEABILITY OF PLASTIC WRAP TO WATER VAPOR (EVAPORATION): TAGUCHI METHODS APPROACH

Abstract

Plastic wrap, cling film, saran wrap, cling wrap, glad wrap or food wrap is a thin plastic film typically used for sealing food items in containers to keep them fresh over a longer period of time. Plastic wrap, typically sold on rolls in boxes with a cutting edge, clings to many smooth surfaces and can thus remain tight over the opening of a container without adhesive. However, different types of plastic wrap are already on the market, making it difficult for consumers to choose the best option. Therefore, this experiment was designed to evaluate the permeability of the polymer using various types of plastic wrap to prevent evaporation and, indirectly, to study and understand about the factors that can affect plastic wrap evaporation during the permeability of plastic wrap. This experiment assists users in determining which plastic wrap to use using Taguchi Methods approach.