Metallised film

Metallised films are widely used for decorative purposes and food packaging, and also for specialty applications including insulation and electronics.

[2] Metallised films have a reflective silvery surface similar to aluminium foil and are highly flammable.

Some very high barrier metallised films are available using EVOH, but are not yet cost effective against foil laminates.

[3] Metallised films were first used for decorative purposes as Christmas tinsel,[1] and continue to be used for items such as wrappers, ribbons, and glitter.

Burning MPET insulation was identified as a cause of the crash of Swissair Flight 111 in 1998 that killed 229 people, leading to new recommendations on its use in airliners.