Abstract: Multilayer film with a layer A, based on a thermoplastic polymer or on a mixture of a plurality of thermoplastic polymers with melting point TmA and a VICAT softening point TvA, and which has a thickness of at most 40 ?m; and a layer B, which is immediately adjacent to layer A, and is based on a thermoplastic polymer or on a mixture of a plurality of thermoplastic polymers with melting point TmB, a VICAT softening point TvB, and a thickness of at most 50 ?m; where TvB<TvA and TmB<TmA; TvB?115° C.; having at least one at least monoaxially oriented layer and an external sealable layer; and a region D between layer A and layer B that has been printed and/or metallized and/or coated with a semi-metal oxide; the adhesion between layer A and layer B being at least 1.0 N/15 mm.

Abstract: A domestic appliance includes a detergent solution container having at least one first contact surface; and at least one ballast weight having at least one second contact surface mechanically connected to the first contact surface wherein the first contact surface and the second contact surface are glued to one another. At least one depression is formed on the first contact surface or the second contact surface for collecting a certain supply of adhesive mass, in order for it to be possible for a sufficient supply of adhesive to be kept available during joining.

Abstract: Method for producing a multi-layered film web by joining together at least film webs and/or at least one film web and at least one coating material, wherein that surface of at least one film web which is brought into contact with another film web or with a coating material is treated with an indirect atmospheric plasmatron, with the optional addition of a working gas to the plasma generated by the plasmatron.

Abstract: Described is a single or multi-layered film having at least one polyamide layer (I) containing dispersed nanoscale nucleating particles. The smallest components of the dispersed nanoscale nucleating particles in layer (I) have an extension of less than 100 nm in at least one randomly selected direction for each component, based on a weighted average of all components of the dispersed nanoscale nucleating particles. Crystalline structures emanating from the surface of the dispersed nanoscale nucleating particles are formed after the layer (I) is cooled from the molten state at a rate of from 10 to 20° C. per minute. The dispersed nanoscale nucleating particles are present in the polyamide layer (I) in an amount of from 10 ppm to 3000 ppm, based on the total weight of layer (I).

Abstract: Multi-layer film laminate is described having at least 4 layers comprising at least one layer (I) as surface layer vapor-coated with aluminum or SiOx or a metal oxide from main groups 2 or 3, a gas barrier layer (II), at least one further layer (III) vapor-coated with aluminum or SiOx or a metal oxide from main groups 2 or 3 and a heat-sealable layer (IV), wherein the vapor-coated surface of layer (I) is adjacent to the following layer. Their use as high gas barrier films as wrapping of vacuum insulation panels is also described.

Abstract: Biodegradable tear-off strips for biodegradable packaging materials, comprising a monoaxially oriented biodegradable aliphatic polyester and/or copolyester.

Abstract: Described is a film having at least a single layer and at least one copolyamide layer (I) containing dispersed nanoscale nucleating particles. Crystalline structures extending from the dispersed particle surfaces are formed after the layer (I) is cooled from a molten state at a cooling rate of from 10° C. to 20° C. per minute. The dispersed nanoscale nucleating particles are present in layer (I) in an amount of from 10 ppm to 2000 ppm, based on the total weight of layer (I). Also described is a method of using the film of the present invention in packaging foodstuffs.

Abstract: Described is a method of treating or coating homogeneously at least a portion of the surface of a material selected from metallic materials having a thickness of less than 100 &mgr;m and/or polymeric materials. The method of the present invention comprises exposing at least a portion of the surface of the material to an atmospheric plasma generated by an indirect plasmatron. In the method of the present invention, the surface of the material may undergo at least one of an increase in surface tension, a surface grafting, a surface cleaning and a surface sterilization.

Abstract: A multilayer film having a lamination side and a heat-sealable side is described. The multilayer film comprises, a) an inner layer (i) ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer; b) a coupling agent layer (ii) and a separate coupling agent layer (ii′), said inner layer (i) being interposed between and in contact with each of said coupling agent layer (ii) and said separate coupling agent layer (ii′); c) at least one further layer (iii), said separate coupling agent layer (ii′) being interposed between and in contact with each of said inner layer (i) and said layer (iii); d) at least one layer (iv), said coupling agent layer (ii) being interposed between and in contact with each of said inner layer (i) and said layer (iv); and e) a heat-sealable layer (v), said layer (iv) being interposed between and in contact with each of said coupling agent layer (ii) and said heat-sealable layer (v). Layers (i), (ii), (ii′), (iii) and (v) of the multilayer film contain 0.1 to 3 wt.

Abstract: A longitudinally stretched multilayered film having good barrier properties is described. The film is prepared by a process comprising (a) preparing by coextrusion a laminate structured of, in sequence, a first polyamide layer, an EVOH layer, and a second polyamide layer, and (b) longitudinally stretching the laminate and (c) applying by vacuum vapor deposition to one of the surfaces of the stretched laminate an inorganic layer.

Abstract: A multilayer film is described which has at least one first layer (1) of thermoplastic polyurethane, at least one second layer (2) of thermoplastic elastomer, and optionally a third layer (3) of thermoplastic polyurethane. The ratio of the water vapor permeability level of the first layer (1) to the water vapor permeability level of the second layer (2), of the multilayer film is at least two. When the optional third layer (3) is present in the multilayer film, the first and third layers enclose the second layer. Also described are filled articles (e.g., water beds and hot/cold pads), which are fabricated from the multilayer films of the present invention.

Abstract: Described is a multilayer film laminate having at least three layers, and gas barrier properties. The multilayer film laminate comprises sequentially: (I) at least two first layers, each of the first layers (I) having, on one side only, a vapor deposited coating selected independently from the group consisting of aluminum, SiOx and a metal oxide of main group 2 or 3 of the periodic table of the elements; and (II) an exterior polyolefin heat sealing layer. Also described is a method of using the multilayer film laminate as a barrier film in vacuum insulation panels.

Abstract: A multilayer film having a lamination side and a heat-sealable side is described. The multilayer film comprises, a) an inner layer (i) ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer; b) a coupling agent layer (ii) and a separate coupling agent layer (ii′), said inner layer (i) being interposed between and in contact with each of said coupling agent layer (ii) and said separate coupling agent layer (ii′); c) at least one further layer (iii), said separate coupling agent layer (ii′) being interposed between and in contact with each of said inner layer (i) and said layer (iii); d) at least one layer (iv), said coupling agent layer (ii) being interposed between and in contact with each of said inner layer (i) and said layer (iv); and e) a heat-sealable layer (v), said layer (iv) being interposed between and in contact with each of said coupling agent layer (ii) and said heat-sealable layer (v). Layers (i), (ii), (ii′), (iii) and (v) of the multilayer film contain 0.1 to 3 wt.

Abstract: Described is a multi-layer film comprising, (a) at least one first layer of polyamide; (b) at least one second layer of polyethylene or an ethylene-copolymerizate containing fine-particulate titanium dioxide, a majority of the titanium dioxide particles having a diameter of between 5 and 30 nm; (c) optionally at least one EVOH-containing third layer; and (d) optionally at least one bonding layer. The multi-layer film has a value of from 5 to 200, as determined from the summation of the product of the following equation (I) for all second layers of the multi-layer film, (A×B)  Equation (I) Equation (I) is calculated for each second layer, A is the thickness of the second layer in micrometers, and B is the weight percent of titanium dioxide present in the second layer, based on the total weight of the second layer. Also described is the use of the film according to the present invention as a packaging material for foodstuffs.

Abstract: Described is a thermoplastic molding composition comprising: a) 0.05 to 1.5 wt. %, with respect to the entire molding composition, of a fatty acid amide ester wax; b) 0.5 to 10 wt. %, with respect to the entire molding composition, of a silica selected from natural silica, synthetic silica and mixtures thereof; c) 0 to 1 wt. %, with respect to the entire molding composition, of a montan wax; and d) at least one thermoplastic elastomer. Also described are a method of preparing the thermoplastic molding composition, and methods of preparing articles from the thermoplastic molding composition.

Abstract: Described is a process for the homogeneous surface activation of a material in web form, by means of plasma-treatment. The material in web form is selected from metallic materials in web form having a thickness of less than 100 &mgr;m, polymeric materials in web form and combinations thereof. The process involves treating homogeneously at least a portion of the surface of the material in web form, which is moved over at least one pair of rolls, with an atmospheric plasma, optionally in the presence of a process gas and/or a process aerosol. The atmospheric plasma is generated by an indirect plasmatron.

Abstract: Multi-layer film laminate is described having at least 4 layers comprising at least one layer (I) as surface layer vapour-coated with aluminium or SiOx or a metal oxide from main groups 2 or 3, a gas barrier layer (II), at least one further layer (III) vapour-coated with aluminium or SiOx or a metal oxide from main groups 2 or 3 and a heat-sealable layer (IV), wherein the vapour-coated surface of layer (I) is adjacent to the following layer.

Abstract: Described is a process for the homogeneous surface activation of a material in web form, by means of plasma-treatment. The material in web form is selected from metallic materials in web form having a thickness of less than 100 &mgr;m, polymeric materials in web form and combinations thereof. The process involves treating homogeneously at least a portion of the surface of the material in web form, which is moved over at least one pair of rolls, with an atmospheric plasma, optionally in the presence of a process gas and/or a process aerosol. The atmospheric plasma is generated by an indirect plasmatron.

Abstract: Described is a material in web form in which at least a portion of its surface has been plasma-treated. The material in web form is selected from metallic materials in web form having a thickness of less than 100 &mgr;m and polymeric materials in web form. The plasma treatment of the material in web form involves treating homogeneously at least a portion of the surface of the material in web form with an atmospheric plasma, optionally in the presence of a process gas and/or a process aerosol. The atmospheric plasma is generated by an indirect plasmatron.

Abstract: Described is a multilayer film laminate having at least three layers, and gas barrier properties. The multilayer film laminate comprises sequentially: (I) at least two first layers, each of the first layers (I) having, on one side only, a vapor deposited coating selected independently from the group consisting of aluminum, SiOx and a metal oxide of main group 2 or 3 of the periodic table of the elements; and (II) an exterior polyolefin heat sealing layer. Also described is a method of using the multilayer film laminate as a barrier film in vacuum insulation panels.