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What is cellophane? What is cellophane?
Cellophane is a thin, transparent film made from regenerated cellulose, which is found in the cell walls of many plants. Cellulose for this purpose is usually sourced from wood pulp or cotton. The process of regeneration involves the use of several chemicals, including carbon disulfide, sodium sulfate and sulfuric acid; most of which are removed during processing.
Cellophane film is used in a variety of applications including food packaging, transparent tape, and dialysis tubing. Many manufacturers of eco-friendly products use cellophane packaging because it is plant-based and is 100% biodegradable.
For more information, please see the
Wikipedia entry for cellophane.
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