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Breathable film and process for production of the same

US4829096A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1987
Grant dateMay 9, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S264/73
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A breathable film and a process for producing the same are disclosed, the breathable film comprising a resin composition comprising (1) 100 parts by weight of a linear low-density polyethylene resin having a density of from 0.870 to 0.915 g/cm.sup.3 and containing from 15 to 50% by weight of a component which is extractable with xylene at room temperature and which has a weight average molecular chain length of from 1,000 to 9,000 .ANG.; (2) from 50 to 400 parts by weight of a filler; and optionally, (3) from 0.5 to 8 parts by weight of a nonionic surface active agent. The breathable film of the invention not only has excellent film moldability and film stretchability but also shows high breathability, good touch and appearance, and high strength.

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