Technical Data Sheet
Used to confirm material, thickness, optical properties, mechanical performance, function options and reference test methods.
Document Types
Quality Document Types by Product and Order Requirement
Document scope depends on product type, order specification and inspection requirement. Confirm the available file, applicable product grade and revision before relying on a document for production or shipment.
Product Specification Sheet
Used before ordering to confirm width, length, thickness, color, packing method, quantity and custom requirements.
Internal Inspection Record
May include thickness checks, appearance review, roll weight, packing condition and shipment preparation checks.
Third-Party Inspection Request
Used when independent inspection or selected test items are required before shipment.
Sample Confirmation
Useful for custom color, printing, bag size, thickness, formula options or special functional requirements.
Packing & Shipment Files
May include packing method, label information, roll or carton quantity, pallet packing and shipment preparation details.
When to Use Each Document
Which Quality Document Should You Request?
Different documents solve different problems. A TDS helps compare technical performance, while a specification sheet and inspection record help confirm order details.
| Document | Best Used For | Typical Information Included |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Data Sheet | Technical review before ordering | Material, thickness, light transmission, haze, tensile strength, elongation, tear or puncture performance and function options. |
| Product Specification Sheet | Order confirmation before production | Product type, width, length, thickness, color, packing method, quantity, roll weight and application. |
| Internal Inspection Record | Production or pre-shipment review | Thickness checking, appearance inspection, roll weight, packing review and shipment readiness notes. |
| Third-Party Inspection | When a project requires independent testing | Selected test items, sample submission, inspection scope and third-party test arrangement. |
| Packing & Shipment Files | Before export shipment | Packing method, label information, roll or carton quantity, pallet packing and shipment preparation details. |
| Sample Confirmation | Before custom production | Sample size, material, thickness, color, printing, bag shape, function option or special specification. |
Order Stage
Document Package by Production Stage
A useful quality document system should follow the order process. This helps confirm specifications before production and review practical checkpoints before shipment.
Before Quotation
Confirm product type, material, thickness, width, length, color, function, application and approximate quantity.
Before Production
Prepare the product specification sheet, sample confirmation and agreed packing details for custom production.
During Production
Record practical checks such as thickness, appearance, roll condition and process-related inspection notes.
Before Shipment
Review packing method, label, roll or carton quantity, pallet condition and shipment preparation documents.
Project Requirement
When needed, discuss third-party inspection scope, sample submission, test method and reporting schedule.
Product Document Requests
Plastic Film Technical Data Sheets
Choose a product below to prepare a document request. These cards use product illustrations; the links lead to request guidance, not to downloadable approved PDFs. Confirm the available data sheet and its product grade, revision and test basis.
Product and document-layout illustration. Request the approved data sheet for the proposed grade.
Custom Order Document
Greenhouse Plastic Roll / PE Greenhouse Film TDS
For PE greenhouse film orders requiring material, thickness, optical performance, mechanical data, functional options and packing specifications.
- Typical items: PE material, thickness, width, optical data, UV or anti-drip options.
- Useful for commercial greenhouse film orders and roll specification review.
Product and document-layout illustration. Request the approved data sheet for the proposed grade.
Custom Order Document
PO Greenhouse Film TDS
For PO greenhouse film orders requiring confirmation of the offered grade, layer construction, optical data, functional package and handling conditions.
- Typical items: PO/PE structure, transparency, anti-drip, anti-fog and UV resistance.
- Compare the proposed PE and PO grades on the same measurement and application basis.
Product and document-layout illustration. Request the approved data sheet for the proposed grade.
Custom Order Document
Mulch Film TDS
For agricultural mulch film orders requiring thickness, width, color, light blocking or reflection requirement and packing information.
- Typical items: color, thickness, width, light blocking or reflection requirement.
- Useful for crop mulch, weed control, soil moisture and farm-use roll packing review.
TDS Content
What a Useful Technical Data Sheet Should Include
A practical TDS gives enough technical detail to support product comparison and order confirmation.
Product Identity
Product name, material, film structure, thickness range, color, application, roll form and packing method.
Dimensional Data
Nominal thickness, thickness tolerance, width, length, roll weight and custom size confirmation method.
Performance Data
Light transmission, haze, UV blocking, tensile strength, elongation, tear, puncture or other relevant test values.
Function and Handling
UV, anti-drip, anti-fog, anti-aging, printing, storage condition, installation notes and order-specific remarks.
Formal data should match the confirmed product specification, internal inspection data, approved test records or third-party reports when required.
Inspection Scope
Quality Checks That May Support Plastic Film Documents
For selected plastic film products, inspection items can include practical production checks and selected laboratory tests. The final test scope should match product type, order requirement and available inspection method.
- Thickness checking and dimensional confirmation.
- Appearance inspection and roll packing review.
- Mechanical performance support such as tensile testing when required.
- Optical checks such as light transmission and haze for greenhouse film.
- Packing, label and shipment readiness review before delivery.
Document scope varies by product type and order specification. Confirm the required file format before production or shipment.
Reference Methods
Common Plastic Film Test Methods That May Be Referenced
The exact method should be confirmed by product type, order requirement and testing capability. The table below shows common references used for film and sheet evaluation.
| Quality Item | Common Reference Method | Applies To | What It Helps Confirm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | ISO 4593: mechanical thickness measurement or another agreed applicable method | Film, sheeting, liners and roll products | Measured thickness under a mechanical scanning method. Agree the purchase tolerance separately; ISO 4593 excludes embossed film and sheeting. |
| Tensile Strength & Elongation | ASTM D882 / ISO 527-3 | Thin plastic film and sheet materials | Tensile properties and elongation in stated directions and test conditions; these are separate from load-containment or field-life results. |
| Light Transmission & Haze | ASTM D1003 or equivalent optical testing method | Greenhouse film, transparent PE film and clear packaging film | Visible-light transmission and haze under the stated method; optical values alone do not establish a crop result. |
| Impact Resistance | ASTM D1709: free-falling dart impact | Plastic film evaluated by a specified dart-impact procedure | Dart-impact performance for the stated procedure, specimen thickness and conditions. Do not substitute this result for slow probe-puncture data. |
| Tear Propagation | ASTM D1922 | Film and thin sheeting products | How easily an existing tear may propagate during handling or installation. |
| Weathering / UV Aging | ISO 4892-2 or agreed aging test method | Outdoor greenhouse film, mulch film and construction covering film | Resistance to light exposure, aging trend and retained performance after exposure. |
| Agricultural Covering Film | EN 13206 / GB/T 4455 where applicable | Thermoplastic covering films for agriculture and horticulture | Category-specific requirements for greenhouse and agricultural covering film. |
| Stretch film recovery and retained stress | ASTM D5459: recovery and stress retention | Stretch wrap film in the machine direction | Evaluate recovery, permanent deformation and retained stress under defined laboratory conditions. Verify the wrapped load separately. |
These method names are references for communication and document planning. The final test method, sample quantity and report format should be confirmed before inspection is arranged.
Product Matching
Recommended Documents by Plastic Film Product Type
The most useful document depends on whether the product is used for crop protection, packaging, covering, lining or industrial transport.
| Product Type | Recommended Documents | What to Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse Film | TDS, optical data, thickness specification, packing information | Material, thickness, light transmission, haze, UV resistance, anti-drip, anti-fog and roll size. |
| PO Greenhouse Film | TDS, function description, thickness specification, sample confirmation | PO film structure, transparency, anti-drip, anti-fog, UV resistance, service life target and application. |
| Mulch Film | Product specification sheet, color and thickness specification, packing files | Thickness, width, color, transparency, crop use, roll length and packing quantity. |
| Packaging Film | Specification sheet, internal inspection record, packing file | Material, thickness, width, roll length, transparency, packing method and target product. |
| Bags & Covers | Specification sheet, sample confirmation, packing file | Open size, bag type, thickness, target item, carton packing and optional printing. |
| HDPE Pond Liner | Material specification, thickness and size confirmation | HDPE material, thickness, width, length, lining project condition and shipment packing. |
| Blown stretch film | Grade-specific data sheet where available, roll specification, sample and wrapping-trial record | Hand or machine use, nominal thickness and tolerance, width, usable length or net film mass, core and roll limits, cling-side information and the actual wrapping setup. Keep tensile, dart impact, puncture and retained containment as separate checks. |
| Mattress bags, including tear-off rolls | Approved bag drawing, single-wall thickness specification, seal and sample-fit checks, packing specification | Mattress dimensions, finished bag convention, opening and seal position, vents where requested, tear-off line, bag count, core and winding. A nominal bed-size label does not replace a drawing. |
| PE drop cloths and dust sheets | Opened-size and thickness specification, folding or roll details, sample and surface-review record | Fully opened width and length, coating and exposure, substrate or finish, joints, attachment and the planned work area. Confirm the proposed grade before approving the covering. |
Document Scope
Internal Records and Third-Party Reports Serve Different Purposes
Internal records are used to review production and shipment details. Third-party reports are arranged only when independent verification is required for a specific project or order.
Internal Quality Records
Usually used for production and shipment review. They may include specification confirmation, thickness checks, appearance inspection, roll weight, packing review and shipment preparation notes.
Third-Party Test Reports
Used when independent verification is required. Test items, sample preparation, standard method, lab schedule and reporting language should be confirmed before arranging the test.
Before production or shipment, confirm which document type is required for the order. This keeps the file scope consistent with the actual product, batch and inspection requirement.
FAQ
Plastic Film Quality Documents FAQ
These answers clarify how technical documents are prepared for custom plastic film orders.
Can I request a technical data sheet before ordering?
Yes. A technical data sheet can be requested before ordering when you need to review material, thickness, performance data or function options. Final availability depends on product type and specification.
What information is needed to prepare a product specification sheet?
Product type, material, thickness, width, length, color, quantity, packing method, application and any special function requirement should be confirmed before a specification sheet is prepared.
Can third-party inspection be arranged?
Third-party inspection can be discussed when required by the project or order. Inspection scope, test items, sample preparation and timing should be confirmed before shipment.
Are all test reports available for every product?
No. Document availability depends on product type, order specification and inspection requirement. Some files may be internal records, while some tests may need to be arranged separately.
Are the same test methods used for every plastic film product?
No. Test methods should match the product type and project requirement. For example, greenhouse film may focus on light transmission, haze, UV aging and tensile performance, while packaging film may focus more on thickness, appearance, roll size and packing consistency.
Is an internal inspection record the same as a third-party report?
No. Internal records are used for production and shipment review. Third-party reports are arranged separately when independent verification is required by the project, market or order requirement.
Can documents be matched to my order specification?
Yes. For custom film orders, document content should match the confirmed specification, such as material, thickness, width, function, packing and target application.
Technical Document Support
Need TDS or Inspection Documents for a Plastic Film Order?
Send the information below so the requested file can be matched to the actual product and decision. Confirm availability, revision, reporting language and timing before relying on it.
- Product and identity: product type, proposed grade or existing sample, and the product-page URL.
- Specification: dimensions with units, nominal thickness and requested tolerance; include a drawing for a converted bag.
- Application: the load, crop or covering task, equipment where relevant, and the issue the document must resolve.
- Quantity and destination: amount with its unit for each specification, destination country and required timing. Review the product page for the applicable minimum order.
- Requested evidence: identify whether you need a data sheet, an agreed specification, batch results, sample approval or a separately arranged independent test.
- Traceability and comparison: ask for product or batch identity, document revision, test method and edition, units, test direction or conditions where relevant, and a clear distinction between target, typical value and measured result.
A data sheet describes a product grade; a batch report identifies the sampled batch. Neither automatically certifies a complete pallet load, a finished package or every field condition. Independently arranged testing needs an agreed scope and schedule.