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Propylene-based blown films with improved performance, stability and elastic properties compared to polyethylene films

US8067501B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2009
Grant dateNov 29, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2323/14
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A thermoplastic composition for cast and blown films and the resulting films thereof are provided. The film can include about 10 wt % to 80 wt % propylene-based copolymer having at least 50 wt % propylene-derived units and 5 wt % to 30 wt % alpha-olefin comonomer, based on the total weight of the polymer that exhibits a melting point of about 100° C. to 170° C., and a MFR of about 200 dg/min or less. The film can include about 20 wt % to 90 wt % polypropylene homopolymer having a melting point of about 140° C. to 190° C. The film can have a thickness of about 10 μm to 100 μm, a haze of 13% or less, a 1% MD Secant tensile modulus of 55,000 to 150,000 psi, a machine direction Elmendorf tear of at least 5 g/mil and a transverse direction Elemdorf tear of at least 300 g/mil, and a 45 degree gloss of at least 70.

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