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Biaxially oriented and heat-set multilayer thermoplastic film for packaging

US7063885B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2001
Grant dateJun 20, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/3175
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A multi-layer, thermoplastic film bi-axially oriented at a stretching ratio ≧ to about 3.0:1 in the machine direction and at a stretching ratio ≧ about 6.0:1 in the transverse direction, which film comprises a layer a) comprising at least 50 wt. % of a crystalline or partially crystalline co-polyamide characterized by a Tg≦100° C. and at least one outer heat-sealing layer b) comprising a polyolefin, said film being further characterized in that it has a % free shrink at 100° C.≦3 in each direction.

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