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Containers having improved gas barrier properties

US4424242A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 25, 1983
Grant dateJan 3, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31786
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides novel multilayer packaging materials having improved resistance to gas permeability. The present invention also provides containers which are formed from the novel packaging material. The multilayer packaing material comprises at least one film comprising polyglycolic acid and at least one film formed from a polyester comprising units derived from terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol. The containers which are provided by the present invention may be in the form of sheet, film, molded articles, such as bottles, and other such structures.

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