Properties of composites made from beverage carton (Tetrapak)

The aim of this study was introduction of a novel composite namely “Pakboard” made of beverage carton (Tetrapack containers). These containers are composed of Kraft paper, LDPE and aluminum foil that usually are not recyclable in Pulp and paper industry. Hence, for production of the composite, the containers were mixed with UF and MUF resins. The reference was the composites made of paper container of beverages without resin. The composites density kept at 1 g/cm3. The physical and mechanical properties of the composites were determined following EN Standard. The data were analyzed as a factorial design by SPSS software at 95 and 99 confidence levels. The results showed that the resultant composites did not have significant difference with reference ones. It can be concluded that this kind of clean and waste bade composite with acceptable mechanical and physical properties can be used in applications like concealed ceilings, shelves and packaging industry that do need not so much strength.