LDPE for use as a blend component in shrinkage film applications
US9068032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L23/0815
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An ethylene-based polymer characterized as having a density from about 0.9 to about 0.94 grams per cubic centimeter, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) from about 4 to about 10, a melt index (I2) from about 0.05 to about 2 grams per 10 minutes, a gpcBR value greater than 0.05 as determined by a gpcBR Branching Index and a Y value greater than 0.4 is disclosed. This ethylene-based polymer is especially useful for blending with other polymers such as LLDPE. When converting the blends into film, especially shrink film, the film shows good optics, good shrink tension, high stiffness, high tensile modulus, and tensile strength. When this resin is blended at with a LLDPE on a blown film line, improvements are seen in haze, gloss, clarity, and MD and CD tear as compared to a comparative LDPE.
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