Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to multilayer films and articles. In one aspect, a multilayer film comprises at least one outer layer comprising at least 50 wt % of a polyethylene composition comprising the reaction product of ethylene and optionally, one or more alpha-olefin comonomers, wherein the polyethylene composition is characterized by the following properties: a. a melt index, I2, of from 0.3 to 3.0 g/10 min; b. a density of from 0.950 to 0.965 g/cm3; c. a melt flow ratio, I10/I2, of from 6.3 to 7.5; and d. a molecular weight distribution (MWD) of from 2.2 to 3.5, wherein the multilayer film has a thickness of at least 2 mils, wherein the multilayer film comprises at least 50% by weight polyethylene, wherein the multilayer film exhibits a surface haze of 13.5% or less when measured according to ASTM 1003-07, and wherein the multilayer film exhibit a water vapor transmission rate of 0.7 g/mil/100 in2/day or less when measured according to ASTM F1249-06 at a temperature of 38° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multilayer films. In one aspect, a multilayer film comprises a first polyethylene composition having a density of at least 0.965 g/cm3 and as further described herein and a second polyethylene composition having a density of 0.924 g/cm3 to 0.936 g/cm3 and as further described herein, wherein the multilayer film comprises 40 weight percent or less of the first polyethylene composition based on the total weight of the multilayer film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyethylene compositions. In one aspect, a polyethylene composition comprises (1) a first polyethylene fraction having a single peak in a temperature range of 50° C. to 85° C. in an elution profile via iCCD analysis method, (2) a second polyethylene fraction having a single peak in a temperature range of 85° C. to 100° C. in the elution profile via iCCD analysis method, and (3) a third polyethylene fraction having a single peak in a temperature range of 100° C. to 120° C. in the elution profile via iCCD analysis method, wherein the first polyethylene area fraction comprises 25 to 50% of the total area of the elution profile, wherein the second polyethylene area fraction comprises 30 to 50% of the total area of the elution profile, and wherein the third polyethylene area fraction comprises 15 to 35% of the total area of the elution profile.

Abstract: Embodiments of polyethylene formulations and articles comprising polyethylene formulations are disclosed. The polyethylene formulation may include from 45 wt. % to 90 wt. % of an MDPE having a density of from 0.930 g/cc to 0.950 g/cc and a melt index (I2) from 0.05 g/10 min to 0.5 g/10 min; from 10 wt. % to 50 wt. % of a polyethylene composition having a density from 0.910 g/cc to 0.936 g/cc and a melt index (I2) from 0.7 g/10 min to 1.0 g/10 min; and from 0.5 wt. % to 5% of a masterbatch composition. The polyethylene composition may comprise a first polyethylene fraction area in a temperature range of 45° C. to 87° C. of an elution profile via improved comonomer composition distribution (iCCD) analysis method and a second polyethylene fraction area in a temperature range of 95° C. to 120° C. of an elution profile via iCCD.

Abstract: The present invention provides coated films and articles formed from such films. In one aspect, a coated film comprises (a) a film and (b) a coating on an outer surface of the film comprising polyurethane and a plurality of [(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-modified silica particles. In some embodiments, the coated film is thermally resistant under the sealing conditions of ASTM 1921-98 over a temperature range of 80 C to 200 C, and/or has a gloss of 11 or less when measured at 45 in accordance with ASTM D2457.

Abstract: A process for producing a coated, printed substrate comprising (a) providing a printed substrate, wherein the substrate comprises a surface on which resides one or more areas of a layer of an ink, (b) bringing together a component A and a component B to form a urethane coating composition, wherein component A comprises a polyisocyanate prepolymer A1, wherein the polyisocyanate prepolymer A1 is a reaction product of a polyisocyanate monomer A1a and an isocyanate-polyreactive compound A1b, wherein component B comprises one or more polyol B1, wherein the urethane coating composition has isocyanate index greater than 0.9, (c) applying a layer of the urethane coating composition to the surface. Also provided is a coated printed substrate made by such a method.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to multilayer films and articles. In one aspect, a multilayer film comprises at least one outer layer comprising at least 50 wt % of a polyethylene composition comprising the reaction product of ethylene and optionally, one or more alpha-olefin comonomers, wherein the polyethylene composition is characterized by the following properties: a. a melt index, I2, of from 0.3 to 3.0 g/10 min; b. a density of from 0.950 to 0.965 g/cm3; c. a melt flow ratio, I10/I2, of from 6.3 to 7.5; and d. a molecular weight distribution (MWD) of from 2.2 to 3.5, wherein the multilayer film has a thickness of at least 2 mils, wherein the multilayer film comprises at least 50% by weight polyethylene, wherein the multilayer film exhibits a surface haze of 13.5% or less when measured according to ASTM 1003-07, and wherein the multilayer film exhibit a water vapor transmission rate of 0.7 g-mil/100 in2/day or less when measured according to ASTM F1249-06 at a temperature of 38° C.

Abstract: A multi-layer coextruded film structure, particularly a multi-layer coextruded barrier film structure, for producing a recycle-ready packaging material, the multilayer coextruded film structure comprising at least two or more polymeric layers; wherein at least one of the polymeric layers comprises at least one fluorescent tracer that has an absorbance wavelength and an emission wavelength when exposed to ultra violet light; that provides a detectable fluorescence when exposed to ultra violet light at an absorbance wavelength in the range of from 100 nm to 400 nm; that provides an emission wavelength in the visible blue range of from 380 nm to 700 nm when exposed to ultra violet light, and that provides visible identification of recycle-ready packaging material made from the multi-layer film structure; and wherein the visible identification, in turn, provides the capability of sorting the recycle-ready packaging material from non-recycle-ready packaging materials; a process for producing the above multilayer f

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to multilayer films, laminates, and articles. In one aspect, a multilayer film comprises (a) a first layer comprising a first composition, wherein the first composition comprises at least one ethylene-based polymer and wherein the first composition has a density of less than 0.935 g/cm3, a melt index (I2) of less than 2.0 g/10 minutes, a MWCDI value greater than 0.9, and a melt index ratio (I10/I2) that meets the following equation: I10/I2?7.0?1.2×log(I2), wherein the first layer comprises at least 50 percent by weight of the first composition based on the weight of the first layer; (b) a second layer comprising a first polyethylene having a density of greater than 0.950 g/cm3 and a melt index (I2) of less 2.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible pouch. In an embodiment, the flexible pouch includes opposing flexible films. The flexible films define a common peripheral edge. A microcapillary strip is sealed between the opposing flexible films. A first side of the microcapillary strip is located at a first side of the common peripheral edge and a second side of the microcapillary strip located at a second side of the common peripheral edge. A peripheral seal extends along at least a portion of the common peripheral edge. The peripheral seal comprises a sealed microcapillary segment. The peripheral seal forms a closed flexible pouch having a storage compartment. A liquid is present in the storage compartment.

Abstract: The present invention provides coated films and packages formed from such films. In one aspect, a coated film comprises (a) a film comprising (i) a first layer as described herein; (ii) a second layer as described herein; and (iii) at least one inner layer between the first layer and the second layer as described herein; and (b) a coating on an outer surface of the second layer of the film comprising polyurethane.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible pouch. In an embodiment, the flexible pouch includes opposing flexible films. The flexible films define a common peripheral edge. A microcapillary strip is sealed between the opposing flexible films. A first side of the microcapillary strip is located at a first side of the common peripheral edge and a second side of the microcapillary strip located at a second side of the common peripheral edge. A peripheral seal extends along at least a portion of the common peripheral edge. The peripheral seal comprises a sealed microcapillary segment. The peripheral seal forms a closed flexible pouch having a storage compartment. A liquid is present in the storage compartment.

Abstract: Embodiments of monolayer and multilayer films which provide an improved matte surface are disclosed. The monolayer film or an outer layer of the multilayer films comprise greater than 50% by weight of a first polyethylene having a density of at least 0.935 g/cm3 and a melt index (I2) of 0.9 g/10 minutes or less, and less than 50% by weight of a second polyethylene having a density less 0.935 g/cm3 and a melt index (I2) of 20 g/10 minutes or less, wherein the film exhibits an external gloss of less than 20 units when measured at 45 according to ASTM D2457 and a haze greater than 60% when measured according to ASTM D1003.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyethylene films having a combination of high stiffness and good optics. The cast films have a first layer comprising a linear polyethylene having a density greater than 0.94 g/cm3 and a melt index less than or equal to 1.3 g/10 min together with a second layer comprising a linear polyethylene having a density greater than 0.94 g/cm3 and a melt index greater than or equal to 2.0 g/10 min. The second layer is an external layer of the film.

Abstract: A multilayer metallized cast film which includes a first layer which comprises an ethylene-based polymer having a density greater than 0.94 g/cc and a melt index less than or equal to 1.3 g/10 min; and a second layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface and which comprises an ethylene-based polymer having a density greater than 0.94 g/cc and a melt index greater than or equal to 2.0 g/10 min, wherein the exterior surface of the second layer faces away from the first layer, wherein the second layer further comprises a metal and/or metal oxide layer deposited on the exterior surface is provided. Also provided is a packaging comprising the multilayer metallized cast film.

Abstract: The invention provides a process to form a second composition comprising a modified ethylene-based polymer, the process comprising the step of contacting under thermal treatment conditions a first composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, and the following: (A) at least one carbon-carbon (C—C) free radical initiator; and (B) at least one free radical initiator other than a C—C free radical initiator of (A) (a non-C—C free radical initiator). The melt strength of the second composition is typically at least 15% or greater than the melt strength of the first composition. The second composition typically has a gel content less than or equal to 40.

Abstract: Embodiments of laminated structures include a first film comprising a first polyolefin; an intermediate layer comprising a laminate adhesive, and a second film comprising a second polyolefin. The laminated structures exhibit excellent elastic recovery properties, ensuring that the laminated structure can adapt and hold to the shape of the packaged product.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions and film structures suitable for heat seal production. The heat sealable flexible film structure includes: a layer (A) comprising a blend comprising from 35 to 80 percent by weight of the layer (A) of a propylene based plastomer or elastomer (“PBPE”) and from 20 to 65 percent by weight of the layer (A) of a low density polyethylene having a density in the range of from 0.915 g/cm3 to 0.935 g/cm3, wherein the blend has a melt index (as determined according to ASTM D 1238 (at 190° C./2.16 Kg); a layer (B), adjacent to layer (A), comprising a polyolefin-based polymer, wherein the polymer or polymer blend which makes up layer (B) flows more easily than the blend of layer (A) under conditions intended for making a hard seal with the film structure; and an outermost layer (C) comprising a material having a melting point greater than 140° C.; wherein the ratio of the thickness of layer (B) to the thickness of layer (A) is 3:1 or greater.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions and film structures suitable for heat seal production. The heat sealable flexible film structure includes: a layer (A) comprising a propylene-based plastomer or elastomer (“PBPE”) and a low density polyethylene; a layer (B), adjacent to layer (A), comprising at least 50 percent by weight of the layer (B) of an ethylene-based polymer; and an outermost layer (C) comprising a material having a melting point greater than 140° C. Weight percents are based on the total weight of the respective layer. The heat sealable flexible film structure is used to make a flexible container (10) having one or more heat seals (12). The heat seal (12) can be a frangible heat seal, a hard heat seal, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A polyethylene-based composite film comprising a core layer, a first skin layer and a second skin layer, the core layer being positioned between the first skin layer and the second skin layer, wherein the core layer comprises a polymer blend of a high density polyethylene having a density of 0.940-0.970 g/cc and a melt index of 2-10 g/10 min, and a low density polyethylene having a density of 0.910 0.925 g/cc and a melt index of 0.1-1 g/10 min, wherein the first skin layer comprises greater than 50%, by polymer weight of the first skin layer, of an ethylene-based polymer comprising at least 50 wt. % units derived from ethylene, and wherein the ethylene-based polymer has a density of 0.900 0.920 g/cc and a melt index of 1-10 g/10 min, and wherein the polyethylene-based composite film has an overall density of 0.930-0.950 g/cc.