Abstract: This invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable from at least the APET side of an APET/CPET tray, the heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consisting of a) 50–95% by weight of polyester and b) 5–40% by weight of a polyester-incompatible polymer (=anti-PET polymer) based on the mass of the top layer (A), wherein c) the polyester is composed of 20–95 mol % of units derived from at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid and 5–80 mol % of units derived from at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, and d) the layer thickness dA is from 1.3 to 3.0 ?m. The invention further relates to a process for producing the film and to its use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a white opaque film formed from a crystallizable thermoplastic, preferably thermo-plastic polyester in the form of polyethylene terephthalate, barium sulfate and titanium dioxide as pigments, at least one optical brightener, and optionally at least one dye soluble in the thermoplastic. The film optionally includes, an additional functionality, e.g. in the form of an adhesive coating, of a coating with aminosilane or silicone, of UV resistance, of hydrolysis resistance, of flame retardancy, or of a sealable outer layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single-layer, oriented polyester film where the polyester comprises an additive which on irradiation with electromagnetic radiation forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be accumulated during further steps of the process. The invention further relates to a process for producing this film and to its use in printed circuit boards, ribbon cables, smart cards, RFID labels, membrane keyboards, and film-based circuits, of any type.

Abstract: White, biaxially oriented polyester films which have a base layer B which comprises a thermoplastic polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate, and which comprise substantially only TiO2 as a white pigment, whose R value is less than 43 daN/mm2, whose emax ratio is less than 2.5 and at least one of whose two surfaces of the film has been provided with an acrylate-containing coating, are particularly tear-resistant and do not tend to delamination and are therefore suitable in particular as lid films for food containers, for example yoghurt cups. A process is described for producing the films.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented polyester film having at least one base layer (B) which includes from 0.25 to <1.0% by weight of SiO2 and from 0.25 to <1.0% by weight of TiO2. The invention further relates to a process for the production of the film and to its use. The inventive film features characteristic surfaces and defined optical properties, and has good suitability for use in the industrial sector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrolysis-stable polyester whose thickness is preferably in the range from 0.4 to 500 ?m. The film comprises polyester and at least one hydrolysis stabilizer and is distinguished by its low hydrolysis rate. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the production of the film and its use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrolysis-stable polyester film comprising a polyester, whose thickness is preferably in the range from 0.4 to 500 ?m. The film comprises polyester and at least one hydrolysis stabilizer and is distinguished by its low hydrolysis rate. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the production of the film and its use.

Abstract: A process is described for production of a biaxially oriented film which comprises at one crystallizable thermoplastic as main constituent and comprises at least 500 ppm, based on the weight of thermoplastic, of a pigment. The production process uses at least 20% by weight, based on the weight of the film, of recycled material of the same type whose molecular weight has been increased by condensation processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conductively coated, oriented film formed from a thermoplastic, the thickness of the film being in the range from 0.5 to 12 ?m. The film features good dielectric properties. It moreover comprises not only a conductive coating but also a stabilizer to withstand increased voltage. The invention further relates to the use of the film in film capacitors, and also to a process for its production.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent, electrically conductive, biaxially oriented, single- or multilayer polyester film which includes a coating composed of (a) conductive (ITO) indium tin oxide particles or (ATO) antimony tin oxide particles, or of a mixture of these. The film further include other conductive components (b). The other conductive components (b) may be present either in the coating including ITO particles and/or ATO particles or in a layer in contact therewith. The conductive component (b) may also be a metal layer in contact with the ITO and/or ATO. The film is only oriented or relaxed prior to application of the ITO and/or ATO coating. The invention further relates to a process for the production of the film, and its use.

Abstract: A process for producing a biaxially oriented polyester film which has a base layer (B) and has a heatsealable outer layer (A) that can be peeled from polyester, where the outer layer (A) includes from 60 to 99% by weight of polyester which is composed of from 12 to 89 mol % of units derived from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and of from 11 to 88 mol % of units derived from at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, where the total of the molar percentages is 100, encompassing the steps of a) extruding of at least the base layer (B) to give an unoriented film; b) stretching this film in a first direction; c) stretching this film in a second direction perpendicular to the first d) heat-setting the stretched film, and e) producing the outer layer (A) on the base layer (B) by using lamination to apply the outer layer film (A) produced in a separate process, where the lamination step e) takes place prior to step b) or between steps b) and c).

Abstract: This invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable from at least the APET side of an APET/CPET tray, the heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consisting of a) 50-95% by weight of polyester and b) 5-40% by weight of a polyester-incompatible polymer (=anti-PET polymer) based on the mass of the top layer (A), wherein c) the polyester is composed of 20-95 mol % of units derived from at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid and 5-80 mol % of units derived from at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, and d) the layer thickness dA is from 1.3 to 3.0 ?m. The invention further relates to a process for producing the film and to its use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single-layer, oriented polyester film where the polyester comprises an additive which on irradiation with electromagnetic radiation forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be accumulated during further steps of the process. The invention further relates to a process for producing this film and to its use in printed circuit boards, ribbon cables, smart cards, RFID labels, membrane keyboards, and film-based circuits, of any type.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single- or multilayer, biaxially oriented film based on a crystallizable polyester and comprising at least one primary stabilizer for inhibiting oxidative degradation. The crystallizable polyester comprises from 100 to 10 000 ppm of primary stabilizer in covalently bonded form. The invention further relates to a process for producing the film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable from APET, the heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consisting of

Abstract: White, biaxially oriented polyester films which have a base layer B which comprises a thermoplastic polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate, and which comprise substantially only TiO2 as a white pigment, whose R value is less than 43 daN/mm2, whose emax ratio is less than 2.5 and at least one of whose two surfaces of the film has been provided with an acrylate-containing coating, are particularly tear-resistant and do not tend to delamination and are therefore suitable in particular as lid films for food containers, for example yoghurt cups. A process is described for producing the films.

Abstract: The invention relates to an at least two-layer polyester film with a total thickness of from about 5 to about 200 &mgr;m which comprises polyethylene terephthalate and from about 2 to about 20% by weight—based on the weight of the entire film—of polyethylene naphthalate, and also at least one functional outer layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a raw material or masterbatch made from a thermoplastic and comprising silicon compounds, to a process for its production, and also to films produced using the polymer and having a thickness in the range from 0.5 to 1 000 &mgr;m. The polymer or masterbatch also comprises at least one stabilizer/free radical scavenger. The invention further relates to a process for producing the film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented, hydrolysis-resistant film comprising a crystallizable thermoplastic, with a thickness in the range from 0.5 to 12 &mgr;m. The film comprises at least one hydrolysis retardant, has a conductive coating and is notable for its low hydrolysis speed and its good dielectric properties. The film may possess at least one functionality additional to the hydrolysis resistance. In particular, it has a high tracking resistance and a low dissipation factor, and may also have one or more further functionalities. The invention additionally relates to a process for producing the film and to its use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single- or multilayer, biaxially oriented film based on a crystallizable polyester and comprising at least one primary stabilizer for inhibiting oxidative degradation. The crystallizable polyester comprises from 100 to 10 000 ppm of primary stabilizer in covalently bonded form. The invention further relates to a process for producing the film.