Paper properties

Property Value (SI) Value (US) Test method
Grammage 60 ± 4 g/m² 16.0 ± 1.1 17x22 - 500 lbs ISO 536
Thickness 67 ± 8 µm 2.64 ± 0.31 mils ISO 534
Moisture 6.5 ± 2 % ISO 287
Smoothness PPS10, barrier side 4.5 ± 2.0 µm ISO 8791-4
Smoothness PPS10, print side 3.5 ± 1.5 µm ISO 8791-4
Smoothness BEKK, barrier side 100 ± 80 s ISO 5627
Smoothness BEKK, print side 400 ± 150 s ISO 5627
Brightness, print side 17 ± 4 % ISO 2470
Opacity 77 ± 6 % ISO 2471
Tensile strength (MD) 6.0 ± 2 kN/m 34 ± 11 lbf/in ISO 1924-3
Tensile strength (CD) 2.8 ± 1.5 kN/m 16 ≥ 9 lbf/in ISO 1924-3
Tear strength (MD) 400 ± 150 mN 2284 ± 857 gf ISO 1974
Tear strength (CD) 450 ± 150 mN 2570 ± 857 gf ISO 1974
Elongation (MD) 1.5 ± 1.0 % ISO 1924-3
Elongation (CD) 3.5 ± 2 % ISO 1924-3
Stiffness (MD, CS) 0.14 ± 0.05 mNm DIN 53121 (5°)
Stiffness (CD, CS) 0.08 ± 0.03 mNm DIN 53121 (5°)

Barrier properties

Property Value Test method Circumstances
OTR ≤ 5.0 cm³ / (m²×d×atm) ISO 15105-2 23°C, 50 % RH
WVTR ≤ 5.0 g / (m²×d) ISO 15106-2 23°C, 50 % RH
The below are typical values (confirmed every three months)
KIT value 12 visual evaluation ISO 16532-2 / TAPPI T 559
HVTR (mineral oil) 10 g / (m²×d) Gravimetric cup method

Wood origin certification opportunities

FSC Mix Credit