Abstract: A squeezable, white polypropylene film is disclosed having a novel balance of conformability, stiffness, modulus, opacity, and whiteness. The film includes an ABCBA structure having a core layer of polypropylene resin with an elastomeric copolymer and a cavitating agent. Two intermediate layers of polypropylene resin are present on either side, the intermediate layers optionally including an elastomeric copolymer and a pigmenting agent. Two polymer skin layers surround the two intermediate layers. The resins are co-extruded into a biaxially oriented film having a thickness between 40 to 70 pm for use in pressure-sensitive labeling applications.

Abstract: In one example embodiment, disclosed is a polyethylene film, which in example embodiment(s) may comprise, consists essentially or, or consists of: (A) a core layer and a first tie layer on a first side of the core layer consisting essentially of: (i) at least about 20 wt. % olefin-block copolymer; (ii) at least about 40 wt. % low-density polyethylene; and (iii) at least about 40 wt. % high-density polyethylene, wherein “consisting essentially of” and “about,” among other words, are defined elsewhere in this disclosure; (B) a second tie layer on a second side of the core layer comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of: (i) at least about 20 wt. % low-density polyethylene; and (ii) at least about 40 wt. % high-density polyethylene; and (C) skin layer(s), be oriented in one or two directions; and contain additional layers external to the skin layer(s).

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for multilayer films, which, in one embodiment may comprise a core layer comprising at least 50 wt. % of high-density polyethylene. Further, the multilayer film may include a first skin layer comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of low-density polyethylene, optionally linear, and at least about 80 wt. % of high-density polyethylene, as well as a second skin layer comprising either: (i) one or more low-density polyethylenes, any or all of them optionally being linear; or (ii) one or more polypropylene-based copolymers. The multilayer film may be oriented in at least one direction.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for multilayer films, which, in one embodiment may comprise a core layer comprising at least 50 wt. % of high-density polyethylene. Further, the multilayer film may include a first skin layer comprising at least 80 wt. % of high-density polyethylene, and a second skin layer comprising either: (i) one or more low-density polyethylenes; or (ii) one or more polypropylene-based copolymers. The multilayer film may be oriented in at least one direction.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for multilayer films, which, in one embodiment may comprise a core layer comprising at least 50 wt. % of high-density polyethylene. Further, the multilayer film may include a first skin layer consisting essentially of one or more ethylene-propylene copolymers. Further still, the multilayer film may include a second skin layer consisting essentially of one or more ethylene-propylene-butylene terpolymers. And yet further, the multilayer film may be oriented in at least one direction, and at least two layers of the multilayer film are coextruded.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for multilayer films, which, in one embodiment may comprise a core layer comprising at least 50 wt. % of high-density polyethylene. Further, the multilayer film may include a first skin layer comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of low-density polyethylene, optionally linear, and at least about 80 wt. % of high-density polyethylene, as well as a second skin layer comprising either: (i) one or more low-density polyethylenes, any or all of them optionally being linear; or (ii) one or more polypropylene-based copolymers. The multilayer film may be oriented in at least one direction.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for multilayer films, which, in one embodiment may include a core layer comprising a polyethylene stabilizer optionally in a masterbatch solution and at least 50 wt. % of high-density polyethylene. Further, the multilayer film may include a first skin layer comprising at least 90 wt. % ethylene-propylene polymer and antiblock, and a second skin layer consisting of an ethylene-propylene copolymer or terpolymer. Further still, the multilayer film may include a primer layer on the second skin, an aqueous barrier layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol polymer, polyvinyl alcohol polymer, or combinations thereof on the primer layer. And, further still, multilayer film may include a metallization layer on the aqueous barrier layer, wherein the multilayer film may be oriented in at least one direction.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for multilayer films, which, in one embodiment may comprise a core layer comprising at least 50 wt. % of high-density polyethylene. Further, the multilayer film may include a first skin layer comprising an ethylene-propylene polymer, and a second skin layer comprising at least one or more ?-olefin copolymers and antiblock. One or more of the at least one or more ?-olefin copolymers in the second skin layer, which may be a sealant skin layer, may include at least one ethylene-propylene-butylene polymer in combination with a plastomer and/or elastomer that contain propylene, ethylene, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for multilayer films, which, in one embodiment may comprise a core layer comprising at least 50 wt. % of high-density polyethylene. Further, the multilayer film may include a first skin layer consisting essentially of one or more ethylene-propylene copolymers. Further still, the multilayer film may include a second skin layer consisting essentially of one or more ethylene-propylene-butylene terpolymers. And yet further, the multilayer film may be oriented in at least one direction, and at least two layers of the multilayer film are coextruded.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for multilayer films, which, in one embodiment may include a core layer comprising a polyethylene stabilizer optionally in a masterbatch solution and at least 50 wt. % of high-density polyethylene. Further, the multilayer film may include a first skin layer comprising at least 90 wt. % ethylene-propylene polymer and antiblock, and a second skin layer consisting of an ethylene-propylene copolymer or terpolymer. Further still, the multilayer film may include a primer layer on the second skin, an aqueous barrier layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol polymer, polyvinyl alcohol polymer, or combinations thereof on the primer layer. And, further still, multilayer film may include a metallization layer on the aqueous barrier layer, wherein the multilayer film may be oriented in at least one direction.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for multilayer films, which, in one embodiment may comprise a core layer comprising at least 50 wt. % of high-density polyethylene. Further, the multilayer film may include a first skin layer comprising at least 80 wt. % of high-density polyethylene, and a second skin layer comprising either: (i) one or more low-density polyethylenes; or (ii) one or more polypropylene-based copolymers. The multilayer film may be oriented in at least one direction.

Abstract: This disclosure provides compositions, films, labels, structures and methods that may include a substrate having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side comprises a skin layer comprising at least 50 wt. % of high-density polyethylene. Further, the compositions may include a coating on the skin layer, wherein the coating comprises a topcoat and a primer, wherein the topcoat consists of: (i) at least 50 wt. % high-density polyethylene and one or more polyethylene polymers in water; (ii) wax, silicone or combination thereof; and (iii) optionally additives, whereupon imaging the composition by a thermal print head at a temperature of 300° C. or less results in no or negligible solvent-penetrability beneath the skin layer.

Abstract: A squeezable, white polypropylene film is disclosed having a novel balance of conformability, stiffness, modulus, opacity, and whiteness. The film comprises an ABCBA structure having a core layer of polypropylene resin with an elastomeric copolymer and a cavitating agent. Two intermediate layers of polyproplene resin are present on either side, the intermediate layers optionally comprising an elastomeric copolymer and a pigmenting agent. Two polymer skin layers surround the two intermediate layers. The resins are co-extruded into a biaxially oriented film having a thickness between 40 to 70 ?m for use in pressure-sensitive labeling applications.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods, systems and devices that may be used to measure, calculate, and orient a device such as a drill bit in a downhole environment. To that end, disclosed are fiber optic gyroscopes, wherein the fiber optic gyroscopes comprise elliptical fiber optic cable coils in a mutually orthogonal arrangement that is tilted relative to a length of a supporting shaft, e.g., tube. Light travels in opposite directions within each of the elliptical fiber optic cable coils, and, subsequently, sensors detect differences in time for each light path of the light that traveled in opposite directions within each one of the elliptical fiber optic cable coils. The elliptical nature of the fiber optic cable coils minimizes the cross-sectional area of the mutually orthogonal arrangement, and thereby makes it well-suited for use in downhole environments where space is at a premium. This disclosure also may provide an inertial measurement unit.

Abstract: A composite film useful for image supporting media, including: a first layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and optionally containing a whitening agent; a second layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and a whitening agent; a third layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and a cavitating agent, wherein the third layer is a cavitated layer; optionally a fourth layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and optionally a whitening agent; and optionally a fifth layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and optionally a whitening agent; wherein the second layer is between the first layer and the third layer, the third layer is between the second layer and the optional fourth layer, and the optional fourth layer is between the third layer and the optional fifth layer. Embodiments may have the advantage(s) of improved outer surface characteristics, compressibility, thermal insulation, whiteness, and/or stiffness.

Abstract: Disclosed are single and multi-layer films having low haze and low density properties, comprising at least one polymeric layer and at least one density reduction agent, wherein the film has a haze ?35% and a density (D) of at least 1% lower than the density of the polymer. The density reduction agent may be added to, for example, a core layer, one or more tie layers, or a core layer and one or more tie layers. Processes for the manufacture of these films, and the use of these films as labels and packaging products are disclosed.

Abstract: A multilayer film is provided which has a core layer, a matte tie layer, and a sealant skin layer. The matte tie layer is intermediate the core and sealant skin layers and includes a first polymer component and a second polymer component. The multilayer film has a surface roughness (Ra) of at least 0.25 ?m and a peak count (Pc) of at least 30 as measured by surface profilometry, and a seal of the sealant layer to itself has a seal strength of greater than about 1400 g/2.54 cm at 127° C. The multilayer film may be oriented in at least one direction and may be metallized, coated, printed, and/or laminated. The multilayer film may be usefully in packaging applications.

Abstract: A composite film useful for image supporting media, including: a first layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and optionally containing a whitening agent; a second layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and a whitening agent; a third layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and a cavitating agent, wherein the third layer is a cavitated layer; optionally a fourth layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and optionally a whitening agent; and optionally a fifth layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and optionally a whitening agent; wherein the second layer is between the first layer and the third layer, the third layer is between the second layer and the optional fourth layer, and the optional fourth layer is between the third layer and the optional fifth layer. Embodiments may have the advantage(s) of improved outer surface characteristics, compressibility, thermal insulation, whiteness, and/or stiffness.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented thermoplastic structure including a low density core layer formed from polypropylene, highly crystalline polypropylene or high density polyethylene, and outer layers formed from highly crystalline polypropylene or high density polyethylene. The thickness of the core layer is about 60 to about 95% of the overall thickness of the structure. The stiffness of the structure in the machine direction is in a range from about 0.015 to about 0.15 pound force-centimeters.

Abstract: A polymeric film structure having a removable scratch off layer particularly suitable for use on “scratch and reveal” devices including instant lottery tickets, “scratch and win” game cards, and various other promotional items. The film structure includes an opaque cavitated layer secured to an adjacent layer along a weakened interface. The cavitated layer initially conceals certain preprinted indicia, e.g., prize information, but may be subsequently removed by scratching and/or rubbing to allow viewing of such indicia.