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Breathable film compositions and articles and method

US6191221A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1998
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J5/18
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A breathable film is composed of a uniform blend of two thermoplastic resins, one having a high moisture vapor transmission rate and the other having a low rate. The blend is melt extruded into a film having good handling characteristics and a controlled degree of moisture vapor transmission, as determined by blend ratio per unit of film thickness.

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