Sachet

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The sachet (pronunciation: [zaˈʃeː]) (from the French sachet , sachet) is a small package in the form of a bag or pouch.

The name is derived from the lavender sachet that is kept as a fragrance dispenser in linen cupboards. Today sachets are usually made of plastic and, if necessary, come in an airtight, sealable variant, for packaging cosmetic items such as shampoo or shower gel, refreshing tissues, glasses cleaning cloths, but also food such as small quantities of mustard or ketchup , for use. Even advertising samples are placed in sachets in circulation. In the medical field, the term sachet (abbreviation: sach.) Is used for drugs that are packaged in powder or granulate form , as well as in liquid, cream and gel form in dose-appropriate sachets. These bags can be polyester-aluminum-polyethylene laminates.

In German, this form of packaging is also called edge-seal bags .