Abstract: An at least three-layer biaxially oriented polyester film is provided that includes a layer B, a rough outer layer A and a smooth outer layer C, with the outer layers A and C each being external layers arranged on the opposite surfaces of the base layer B. The outer layer A includes polymethylsilsesquioxane-based particles, the outer layer C includes less than 0.1% by weight of particles different from the polymethylsilsesquioxane-based particles. The polyester film contains no 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic-acid-derived units as repeat unit, and the film includes less than 0.1% by weight of particles. The polyesters in the outer layers comprise isophthalic acid-derived repeat units in an amount of <19% by weight. The invention further relates to a process for to produce the film and to its use as process film for the transfer of surface properties, especially for furniture surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for recycling a polyester film that includes comminuting a used polyester film to shreds, the used polyester film including a polyethylene terephthalate polymer, melting the shreds in a twin-screw or multi-screw extruder, filtering the melt, and pelletizing. The present invention further relates to a process for producing a biaxially oriented polyester film that includes melting PET pellets in an extruder, at least 10% by weight of the pellets having been obtained by the process of the invention for recycling a polyester film. The present invention further relates to pellets and to a biaxially oriented polyester film, obtained by the processes of the invention, and also to the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an at least three-layer biaxially oriented polyester film including at least one base layer B, one rough outer layer A and one smooth outer layer C, where the layers A and C are external layers arranged on opposing surfaces of the base layer B. The outer layer A includes calcium carbonate particles. The outer layer C includes less than 0.1% by weight of particles (where the percentage by weight data are based on the weight of the layer). The polyester used to produce all of the layers includes no 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic-acid-derived units as repeating units. The entire film includes less than 0.3% by weight (based on the weight of the entire film) of particles. The invention further relates to processes for producing the film, and also to use of the latter as process film for the provision of surface properties, in particular for furniture surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an at least two-layer biaxially oriented polyester film with at least one matt surface and with an increased coefficient of friction of this surface, with a total thickness from 8 to 75 ?m. The film of the invention has excellent suitability as an external ply of animal-feed bags with matt appearance which on stacking are not subject to slippage between the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an at least two-layer biaxially oriented polyester film with at least one matt surface and with an increased coefficient of friction of this surface, with a total thickness from 8 to 75 ?m. The film of the invention has excellent suitability as an external ply of animal-feed bags with matt appearance which on stacking are not subject to slippage between the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to an at least three-layer biaxially oriented polyester film including at least one base layer B, one rough outer layer A and one smooth outer layer C, where the layers A and C are external layers arranged on opposing surfaces of the base layer B. The outer layer A includes calcium carbonate particles. The outer layer C includes less than 0.1% by weight of particles (where the percentage by weight data are based on the weight of the layer). The polyester used to produce all of the layers includes no 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic-acid-derived units as repeating units. The entire film includes less than 0.3% by weight (based on the weight of the entire film) of particles. The invention further relates to processes for producing the film, and also to use of the latter as process film for the provision of surface properties, in particular for furniture surfaces.

Abstract: Biaxially stretched film with polymeric constituents formed mainly of polyester in which the film includes at least one copper salt and one halide, with the resulting film having an AC (alternating current) dielectric strength of at least 100 kV/mm at 23° C. and 50 Hz. The invention further relates to the use of the film of the invention, in particular in solar modules, and also to a process for its production.

Abstract: The invention relates to biaxially oriented polyester films which contain 0.25-20% by weight (based on the weight of the film) of a hydrolysis stabilizer based on epoxidized fatty acid esters and/or epoxidized fatty acid glycerides, and a chain extender. Such films find use in outdoor applications, as a ribbon cable, as a backside laminate of solar modules and in electrical insulation applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to biaxially oriented polyester films which contain 0.1-5.0% by weight (based on the weight of the film) of a hydrolysis stabilizer based on epoxidized fatty acid esters and 0.2-10% by weight (based on the weight of the film) of epoxidized fatty acid glycerides, the epoxidized fatty acid esters having a mean molecular weight of at least 425 g/mol. Such films find use in outdoor applications, as a ribbon cable, as a backside laminate of solar modules and in electrical insulation applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to electrical insulation films incorporating biaxially oriented film predominantly formed from polyester. The polyester has a diol component that includes at least 80 mol-% of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM) and a dicarboxylic acid component containing at least 80 mol-% of one or more benzenedicarboxylic acid(s) and/or one or more naphthalene dicarboxylic acid(s). The dicarboxylic acid component includes a main dicarboxylic acid component forming an at least 55 mol-% portion, chosen from either 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid or terephthalic acid. The dicarboxylic acid component further includes a secondary dicarboxylic acid component, present in an amount of at least 5 mol-%, with the secondary dicarboxylic acid component differing from the main dicarboxylic acid component. The invention further relates to a method for producing the film and its use.

Abstract: The invention relates to biaxially oriented polyester films that include a chain extender in addition to the polyester. Such films find use in all applications typical of biaxially oriented polyester films, especially in outdoor films, as a ribbon cable, as a backside laminate of solar modules and in electrical insulation applications.

Abstract: Biaxially stretched film with polymeric constituents formed mainly of polyester in which the film includes at least one copper salt and one halide, with the resulting film having an AC (alternating current) dielectric strength of at least 100 kV/mm at 23° C. and 50 Hz. The invention further relates to the use of the film of the invention, in particular in solar modules, and also to a process for its production.

Abstract: The invention relates to biaxially oriented polyester films which contain 0.25-20% by weight (based on the weight of the film) of a hydrolysis stabilizer based on epoxidized fatty acid esters and/or epoxidized fatty acid glycerides, and a chain extender. Such films find use in outdoor applications, as a ribbon cable, as a backside laminate of solar modules and in electrical insulation applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer polyester film comprising a hydrolysis stabilizer, wherein the hydrolysis stabilizer is an epoxidized alkyl ester of fatty acid or is a mixture of epoxidized alkyl esters of fatty acid or is an epoxidized fatty acid glyceride or is a mixture of epoxidized fatty acid glycerides, and at least one external layer of the film does not comprise the hydrolysis stabilizer. The form in which the hydrolysis stabilizer is added to the polyester can be that of dry liquid, absorbed by a carrier material.

Abstract: The invention relates to biaxially oriented polyester films that include a chain extender in addition to polyester. Such films find use in all applications typical of biaxially oriented polyester films, especially in outdoor applications, as a ribbon cable, as a backside laminate of solar modules and in electrical insulation applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to biaxially oriented polyester films which contain 0.1-5.0% by weight (based on the weight of the film) of a hydrolysis stabilizer based on epoxidized fatty acid esters and 0.2-10% by weight (based on the weight of the film) of epoxidized fatty acid glycerides, the epoxidized fatty acid esters having a mean molecular weight of at least 425 g/mol. Such films find use in outdoor applications, as a ribbon cable, as a backside laminate of solar modules and in electrical insulation applications.

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: The invention relates to an aqueous coating composition which comprises a mixture of polyvinylpyrrolidone, a surfactant and optionally an adhesion-promoting polymer. This mixture is suitable for inline coating of biaxially oriented polyester films. The thus obtained films feature a characteristic hydrophilic surface which prevents the fogging of the films with water droplets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer polyester film comprising a hydrolysis stabilizer, wherein the hydrolysis stabilizer is an epoxidized alkyl ester of fatty acid or is a mixture of epoxidized alkyl esters of fatty acid or is an epoxidized fatty acid glyceride or is a mixture of epoxidized fatty acid glycerides, and at least one external layer of the film does not comprise the hydrolysis stabilizer. The form in which the hydrolysis stabilizer is added to the polyester can be that of dry liquid, absorbed by a carrier material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a three-layer, polyester film with A-B-C structure, which includes a base layer B, preferably formed from PET, disposed between cover layers A and C. The cover layers contain polyester with ethylene terephthalate and/or ethylene isophthalate units and, as an additional polymer poly(m-xylene-adipamide) in an amount of 10 to 45 wt. %. At least one of the cover layers also contains an antiblocking agent preferably with a mean particle diameter of 2 to 5 ?m. This film has a high oxygen barrier.