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Heat sealable polyvinyl chloride films

US7175903B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2003
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24942
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A heat sealable film for use in food packaging comprises a resin composition comprising vinyl chloride homopolymer, vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer and plasticizer in an amount greater than about 15% by weight of the resin composition. In one embodiment, the film is adapted to provide a controlled oxygen transmission of at least 500 cc/in2/24 hours. The embodiment is also adapted to heat seal on conventional packaging equipment.

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