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Opaque polymeric films cavitated with PBT and polycarbonate

US6500533B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2000
Grant dateDec 31, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31938
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for producing an opaque polymeric film comprises:(a) extruding a base layer comprising a polymeric matrix and at least one cavitating agent;(b) coextruding at least one additional layer on at least one side of the base layer;(c) cooling the coextruded multi-layer film; and then(d) orienting the film in at least the machine direction (MD);wherein at least said base layer contains polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polycarbonate.

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