Barrier properties of substantially linear HDPE film with nucleating agents
US8809433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K2201/008
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a method for improving the barrier properties of polyethylene films. The method comprises mixing a substantially linear, high density polyethylene with a nucleating agent and converting the mixture into a film. The film made by the method of the invention has at least a 15% improvement on the water vapor barrier property and/or in the oxygen barrier property compared with the control film made from the same substantially linear, high density polyethylene but does not contain the nucleating agent.
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