Saran Wrap

Type: Product

Saran is the trade name of a thin plastic film used for keeping food fresh by sealing. The compound polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) was discovered in 1933 by researchers from the Dow Chemical Company and registered in 1940. It was acquired by S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. in 1998 and the formulation changed to a less effective polyethylene (PE) in 2004 due to chlorine content. As a food wrap, the principal advantages of polyvinylidene chloride, compared to other plastics, are its ability to adhere to

Company: SC Johnson

Category: Kitchen & Dining

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