Paper and paperboard packaging technology pdf

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Paperboard is a thick paper -based material. While there is no rigid differentiation between paper and paperboard, paperboard is generally thicker usually over 0. Paperboard can be easily cut and formed, is lightweight, and because it is strong, is used in packaging. Another end-use is high quality graphic printing, such as book and magazine covers or postcards. Paperboard is also used in fine arts for creating sculptures. Sometimes it is referred to as cardboard , which is a generic, lay term used to refer to any heavy paper pulp —based board, however this usage is deprecated in the paper, printing and packaging industries as it does not adequately describe each product type. In , the first paperboard carton was produced in England.