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Hot water/superheated steam-resistance EVOH barrier films

US5274030A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1992
Grant dateDec 28, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31928
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Hot water and superheated steam resistant barrier films, well adopted as packaging materials, e.g., for perishable comestibles, notably foodstuffs, at least in part include at least one layer of a polymer alloy comprising (a) at least one ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer, (b) at least one polypropylene and (c) a compatibilizing amount of at least one compatibilizing agent therefor.

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