Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) paperboard is made from bleached virgin wood pulp. Usually, it comes coated with a naturally occurring mineral called kaolin clay to help with surface smoothness for printing. Additionally, SBS paperboard can be coated with a thin plastic liner to create a food-safe moisture barrier that helps preserve odors and flavors, making this material ideal for packaging food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. SBS paperboard comprises 20% recycled materials and 80% freshly harvested wood chips which are chemically processed and bleached, giving it a brilliant white color.
Thickness (Microns) | Norminal Basis Weight (GSM) | Basestock Properties (Units) | Caliper (Inches) | Commonly Used For |
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305µ | 250gsm | 12pt | 0.012'' | Bags, Liner paper |
356µ | 275gsm | 14pt | 0.014'' | Takeout Boxes, Cups |
406µ | 300gsm | 16pt | 0.016'' | Heavy duty Bags, Takeout Box |
456µ | 350gsm | 18pt | 0.018'' | Product Packaging |
610µ | 400gsm | 24pt | 0.024'' | Heavy duty packaging |
710µ | 527gsm | 28pt | 0.028'' | Very heavy duty packaging boxes |