8079 aluminum foil designed specifically for cigarette packaging use cases. Composed of 97-98% aluminum, 8079 foil maintains the critical 6 micron thickness and demonstrates barrier properties comparable to 1235 alloy at a lower price point. Though its surface finish and printability are not quite as high-quality as 1235 foil, 8079 alloy still meets cigarette manufacturers’ needs for moisture and gas barriers during packaging and storage. Like 1235 foil, 8079 alloy also exhibits the flexibility required to smoothly process through high-speed packaging equipment without breaks or defects. Plus, its reflective nature still allows brands to stand out on shelves despite a more basic surface treatment than 1235 foil. Overall, 8079 aluminum remains a cost-effective packaging material for the cigarette industry that performs reliably at a reduced cost.

Colored Raw Materials for Container Foil

The first factor in compliance for food packaging is the raw material utilized in the foil. Typical choices for aerospace-grade aluminum foil alloys are as follows:

Because of its FDA-approved purity levels, 3003 H24 Aluminum Foil is the alloy of choice for general food packaging. 3003 foil offers balanced mechanical qualities and less than 0.5% contaminants.
Aluminum Foil 8079: As the alloying components surpass FDA limits, this product is not recommended for direct food contact. Applying the proper barrier coating allows it to be used as an outer layer.
The 3003 alloy is usually specified for direct food contact in order to guarantee material safety. Long mission durations are also preserved by its resistance to corrosion.

Aluminum foil with a thickness of 6 microns can be laminated and is the preferred thickness in the flexible packaging industry. Commonly used alloys are 8079 and 1235.

8011 H24 aluminum foil jumbo roll, 3003 H24 aluminum foil jumbo roll and 8006 H24 aluminum foil jumbo roll are often used to make disposable food containers/trays, aerospace containers, and aerospace colored containers.

When choosing flexible packaging aluminum foil, you should pay attention to the quality of the foil, the thickness of the foil, the width of the foil, the application of the foil, and the quality of the foil manufacturer.

The raw material of household aluminum foil is a giant roll of 8011 alloy aluminum foil, which is rewound into small rolls by a rewinder and then used at home. It can be used to make delicious food. The commonly used thicknesses are 9 microns, 10 microns, 11 microns, and 12 microns.