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: This invention relates to a single- or multilayer, oriented film formed from polyester and at least one inorganic black pigment. The inventive films include at least one layer which has, alongside polyester, an amount of from 0.5 to 75% by weight of particles incorporating iron oxide as black pigment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single-layer or multilayer, oriented film made of a thermoplastic polymer which contains at least one nanoparticulate metal oxide as an IR active component that is used for IR shielding, with the metal oxide being largely transparent in the visible range. Also disclosed are a method for producing the film and the use thereof as an insulating material, e.g. in window applications and as a shield for all sorts of electrical components. The invention further relates to a method for producing the raw material containing the nanoparticulate transparent metal oxide.

Abstract: This invention relates to a white, biaxially oriented polyester film, preferably formed of PET, with a base layer and with at least one outer layer. The base layer includes a concentration of from 3 to 15% by weight of a whitening pigment, and the outer layer includes a concentration of from 2 to 15% by weight of a whitening pigment and from 0.01 to 2% by weight of an antiblocking agent. The antiblocking agent has a median particle diameter of from 2 to 8 ?m. Optionally, at least one surface of the film has a functional coating. The film is particularly suitable as lid film for food-or-drink containers.

Abstract: The invention relates to an at least two-layer polyester film with a total thickness of from about 5 to about 200 ?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: This invention relates to a single- or multilayer, oriented film formed from polyester and at least one inorganic black pigment. The inventive films include at least one layer which has, alongside polyester, an amount of from 0.5 to 75% by weight of particles incorporating iron oxide as black pigment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer, oriented film, in which at least one layer comprises a polyester which comprises an additive which, on irradiation with electromagnetic radiation, forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be deposited in further steps of the process. The invention further relates to a process for the production of 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 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 a single- or multilayer, oriented film comprised of a polyester which comprises an additive which when irradiated with electromagnetic radiation forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be accumulated in further steps of the process. The film also comprises another, radiation-absorbing material. The invention further relates to a process for the production of 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 multilayer, oriented film, in which at least one layer comprises a polyester which comprises an additive which, on irradiation with electromagnetic radiation, forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be deposited in further steps of the process. The invention further relates to a process for the production of 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 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 biaxially oriented, hydrolysis-resistant film made from a thermoplastic and having a thickness in the range from 0.5 to 12 &mgr;m. The film comprises at least one hydrolysis stabilizer resistant to evolution of gases and has not only a low hydrolysis rate but also good dielectric properties, and in particular has high dielectric strength. The hydrolysis stabilizer has only low tendency to cause evolution of gases during heating of the film. The invention further relates to a process for producing this film and to the use of the film and also to capacitors produced from 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: Process for producing biaxially oriented PET film for use in film capacitors with SMD capabilities and its use for SMD-technology film capacitors The invention describes a process for producing a biaxially oriented film of thickness <10 &mgr;m, where a polymer melt is extruded through the gap of an extrusion die onto a chill roll, stretched longitudinally and transversely and relaxed longitudinally by >0.1% and transversely by >3%, where the edges of the film are held during the longitudinal and transverse relaxation and the film is wound up.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a single or multilayer biaxially oriented film having a thickness of ≦12 &mgr;m, in which Ts (TD) is ≧160° C., S 200 (TD) is ≦5%, S 200 (MD) is 2-5%, the shrinkage force ratio Ns 220/Ns 160 is ≧4.5; the film fixing peak is ≧210° C.; the film density is 1.39-1.41 g/cm3, and Ts (TD) is the temperature at which the transverse shrinkage begins, S 200 (TD) is the shrinkage in the transverse direction (in %) at 200° C., S 200 (MD) is the shrinkage in the machine direction (in %) at 200° C., Ns 220 is the shrinkage force (in N) at 220° C. and Ns 160 is the shrinkage force (in N) at 160° C. in the transverse direction. The invention also relates to a method for forming the film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented polyester film having one or more layers and a thickness of .ltoreq.10 .mu.m, where the mechanical consolidation coefficient MC, given by the following equation, lies within the ranges given below:MC here is .gtoreq.-2, preferably >0 and in particular >0.5, particularly preferably .gtoreq.1, and is .ltoreq.50, preferably .ltoreq.30 and particularly preferably <5 ##EQU1## S200.sub.TD is the transverse shrinkage in % at 200.degree. C. after 15 min.S200MD is the longitudinal shrinkage in % at 200.degree. C. after 15 min.T2% is the temperature in .degree. C. at which the film elongates by 2% under a constant tension of 5 N/mm.sup.2.E.sub.TD is the transverse modulus of elasticity (tensile modulus) at room temperature (21.degree. C.) in N/mm.sup.2.

Abstract: A thermoplastic raw material, such as a polyester, containing particles (I) having an average particle diameter of <0.5 .mu.m and particles (II) having an average particle diameter of from 3.3 to 4.0 .mu.m, is useful, for example, in the production of an oriented monolayer or multilayer film having a total thickness of .ltoreq.4 .mu.m and a roughness on at least one film surface of R.sub.a <30 nm, the surface gas flow time t on at least one film surface being <2900 sec and the winding stability of the film being at least 8000. The film is useful, for example, as a capacitor film.