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Heat-shrinkable multilayer film

US6699549B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2000
Grant dateMar 2, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31743
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A polyester-surfaced heat-shrinkable multilayer film exhibiting good printability and adaptability to various automatic packaging processes is provided, including an outer surface layer (a) comprising a polyester resin, an intermediate layer (b) comprising a polyamide resin and an inner surface layer (c) comprising a sealable resin. The film exhibits a heat-shrinkable stress at 50° C. of at most 3 MPa both in longitudinal direction and in transverse direction, and a hot water shrinkability at 90° C. of at least 20%.

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