JIS Z 1712-2009 PDF

Full title and description

St JIS Z 1712-2009 — Oriented polypropylene films for packaging. Japanese Industrial Standard that specifies requirements, classification and test methods for transparent oriented polypropylene (OPP) films primarily intended for packaging applications.

Abstract

This standard defines the types, composition, dimensions, physical and optical properties, surface treatment and test methods for oriented polypropylene films used in packaging. It sets requirements for thickness tolerances, mechanical performance in machine and transverse directions, optical characteristics (such as haze), barrier-related values (water vapour transmission where specified), surface treatment/wetting tension and sampling/acceptance rules, enabling uniform specification and quality control for manufacturers, converters and users of OPP film.

General information

• Status: Current (published edition: 2009).
• Publication date: 20 March 2009.
• Publisher: Japanese Standards Association (JSA).
• ICS / categories: Films and sheets (ICS 83.140.10); Packaging materials and accessories (ICS 55.040); Plastics.
• Edition / version: JIS Z 1712:2009 (supersedes JIS Z 1712:1997).
• Number of pages: Approximately 13 pages (official JIS publication length may vary by edition/translation).

Scope

Specifies transparent oriented polypropylene films (including mono- and biaxially oriented types where applicable) mainly used for packaging. The standard covers composition expectations, classification by type and intended use, dimensional and physical property limits, surface treatment (for printing/adhesion), required test methods and procedures for sampling and acceptance. It is intended for producers, converters and purchasers of polypropylene packaging films.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and classification of oriented polypropylene films (materials typically ≥95 % polypropylene by mass where referenced).
• Designation of film types and typical thickness ranges and tolerances.
• Mechanical properties: tensile strength, elongation, tear resistance measured in machine direction (MD) and transverse direction (TD).
• Thermal properties including heat‑shrinkage characteristics and specified conditioning before testing.
• Optical properties: haze, clarity and related test methods.
• Barrier and permeability characteristics where applicable (e.g., water vapour transmission rate test references).
• Surface treatment and wetting tension requirements (for corona treatment and printability), and test methods to determine adhesion readiness.
• Sampling, specimen preparation and acceptance criteria, plus references to related JIS test methods for thickness, tensile testing and atmospheric conditioning.

Typical use and users

Used by film manufacturers, film converters (laminators, printers, pouch/bag makers), packaging engineers, quality assurance and laboratory personnel, procurement teams specifying packaging materials, and regulatory or compliance departments assessing material conformity for food, consumer and industrial packaging.

Related standards

Commonly referenced JIS and international standards include JIS K standards for test methods (for example test methods for haze, thickness, tensile properties, wetting tension and conditioning), related JIS film standards such as JIS Z 1713 (cast polypropylene films for packaging) and JIS Z 1714 (biaxially oriented nylon films for packaging), and relevant ISO standards on polypropylene films (for example ISO standards addressing biaxially oriented polypropylene films and film test methods).

Keywords

Oriented polypropylene, OPP, oriented film, packaging film, MD/TD properties, tensile strength, haze, wettability, corona treatment, thickness tolerance, water vapour transmission, JIS Z 1712, Japanese Industrial Standard.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: St JIS Z 1712-2009 is the Japanese Industrial Standard that specifies requirements and test methods for oriented polypropylene films used primarily for packaging.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification, composition expectations, dimensional and mechanical property requirements, optical and barrier-related characteristics, surface treatment (printability/wetting tension), sampling and test methods relevant to OPP films for packaging.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Film manufacturers, converters (printers, laminators, bag/pouch makers), packaging engineers, QA laboratories and procurement teams specifying or testing polypropylene packaging films.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The referenced edition is JIS Z 1712:2009, published 20 March 2009, which superseded the 1997 edition. Users should verify with the Japanese Standards Association or national standards body for any later revisions or confirmations beyond the 2009 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of a family of JIS standards addressing packaging films and related test methods (for example standards for cast polypropylene films, biaxially oriented nylon films and various JIS K test-method standards referenced for measurements).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Oriented polypropylene, OPP film, packaging film, tensile, haze, wetting tension, corona treatment, thickness, JIS Z 1712:2009.