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Methods and adhesives for bonding polyolefin film

US5091239A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1990
Grant dateFeb 25, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24802
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for wrapping a label about a container by employing a solvent activated adhesive composition. The method includes either a shrink wrap method, a mandrel wrapping method or a method employing a preformed roll of flat seamed tubular film. The roll of flat seamed tubular film is bonded at its seam by solvent activated adhesive. A roll for any of these methods with such adhesive, and a container covered by a film which includes strips of such adhesive is provided. A preferred adhesive comprises thermoplastic polyurethane with or without suitable additive.

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