Abstract: The invention relates to a material comprising a film covered with silicon oxide and a polyolefin film such that the binder arranged between the silicon oxide and the polyolefin film is a thermoplastic resin containing at least one hydroxyl functional group.This material is useful for manufacturing food packagings in the form of cartons.

Abstract: A cellulose food casing comprising a nonderivatized cellulose film precipitated in tubular form from an extruded thermoplastic solution of cellulose, an amine oxide cellulose solvent and water.

Abstract: Tubular, biaxially stretched, heat shrinkable multilayer film food casings comprising inner and outer polyamide layers on either side of a core layer predominantly of one or more ethylenic polymers having a functional moiety selected from the group of esters, anhydrides, and carboxylic acids, and a coextrusion process for making the film.

Abstract: A modified liquid smoke solution containing unmodified aqueous liquid smoke solution, an alkaline neutralizing agent, a synthetic and/or natural oil, a viscosity-increasing component, and one or more emulsifier(s) can be applied to the inner and/or outer surface of a cellulose food casing resulting in uniform smoke transfer to encased food.

Abstract: A coextruded multilayer polymeric film for use as a chub film having a core layer of an oxygen barrier material and layers disposed on either side of the core layer comprising a blend of an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer formed from a polymerization reaction in the presence of a single site catalyst and a tie or adhesive, or alternatively a blend of a tie or adhesive and an ethylene acid copolymer, including a neutralized ethylene acid copolymer such as an ionomer. The film also comprises outer sealant layers comprising a blend of an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer formed from a polymerization reaction in the presence of a single site catalyst and optionally a compound selected from the group consisting of LLDPE, having a density of between about 0.910 g/cc to about 0.940 g/cc, and an ethylene acid copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat transfer printing sheet comprising a substrate sheet, and a thermally-expandable ink layer formed thereon, comprising as an expanding agent a thermally-expandable micro-capsule containing therein an easily-volatilizable hydrocarbon, and a binder resin having a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 to 30,000.The present invention also provides a heat transfer printing sheet comprising a substrate sheet, a release-property-controlling layer and a thermally-expandable ink layer comprising an expanding agent and a binder, in the mentioned order.

Abstract: A method of depositing, by microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, a modified, silicon oxide, barrier coating atop a temperature sensitive substrate; said barrier coating having barrier properties to at least gaseous oxygen and water vapor. The precursor gaseous mixture includes at least a silicon-hydrogen containing gas, an oxygen containing gas and a gas containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of germanium, tin, phosphorus, and boron. The method requires introducing a sufficient flow rate of oxygen-containing gas into the precursor gaseous mixture to eliminate the inclusion of silicon-hydrogen bonds into the deposited coating. The preferred modifier is germanium. Also, a composite material having a microwave-plasma-enhanced-chemical-vapor-deposited silicon oxide (modified or non-modified) barrier coating. The barrier coating has barrier properties to at least gaseous oxygen and water vapor and is substantially free of Si--H bonds.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced cellulose-based food casing which comprises alginic acid and/or alginate, and fats, fat-like compounds, and/or oils and a non-reinforced cellulose-based food casing which comprises a copolymer containing 80 to 20 mol % of units of the formula I and 20 to 80 mol % of units of the formula II or III ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 are identical or different and are hydrogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl,Z is O or N--R.sup.5,R.sup.5 is hydrogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl,X.sup.- is Cl.sup.-, Br.sup.-, I.sup.-, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl-SO.sub.2 --O.sup.-, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl-O--SO.sub.2 --O.sup.-, HSO.sub.4.sup.- or 1/2 SO.sub.4.sup.2-,n is an integer from 1 to 3 andm is an integer from 2 to 6, andfats, fat-like compounds, and/or oils useful as casings for sausages.

Abstract: Disclosed are heat-sealable edible films comprising at least a film layer containing a water-soluble polysaccharide as the principal component, or comprising at least (a) a film layer as described above and (b) a subfilm layer containing an alkali metal salt of casein, soybean protein or a combination of soybean protein and gelatin, as the principal component. Preferably, the water-soluble polysaccharide is composed chiefly of carrageenan and the film layer additionally contains a polyhydric alcohol. These edible films are useful in sealing or packaging powdery foods, granular foods, dry solid foods, oily foods and the like.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyamide film which has not only excellent bending pinhole resistance and excellent dimensional stability but also excellent tear linearity in the longitudinal direction of the film. More specifically, the invention provides a biaxially oriented polyamide film having a tear linearity in the longitudinal direction of the film, which includes as a main material nylon 6 and an aliphatic polyamide resin mixed in a weight ratio of from 75:25 to 99:1, wherein the difference in surface tension (dyne/cm) between the nylon 6 and the polyamide other than nylon 6 satisfies the following relationship (1)3.0.ltoreq..gamma..sub.A -.gamma..sub.B .ltoreq.15.0 (1)wherein .gamma..sub.A is a surface tension of N6 and .gamma..sub.B is a surface tension of PA.

Abstract: A five-layer, tubular polyamide film for wrapping and/or covering pasty foodstuffs, in particular for use as a sausage casing, in which the film is made up of an inner layer and an outer layer made of the same polyamide material consisting of at least one at least one aliphatic polyamide and/or at least one aliphatic copolyamide and/or at least one partly aromatic polyamide and/or at least one partly aromatic copolyamide, a middle polyolefin layer, and two bonding agent layers each made of the same material. The proportion of partly aromatic polyamide and/or copolyamide is 5 to 60%, in particular 10 to 50%, relative to the total weight of the polymer mixture of partly aromatic and aliphatic polyamides and copolyamides.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optionally fiber-reinforced foodstuff casing based on cellulose hydrate, which is impregnated on the inside with a mixture containing 40 to 200 mg/m.sup.2 of an adhesive component and 20 to 2000 mg/m.sup.2 of a non-stick component. The ratio by weight of adhesive to non-stick component is between 4:1 and 1:4. The foodstuff casing is used as sausage casing, in particular for keeping sausage, which has a second packaging in the form of a film or is provided with a dip coating. The casing shows improved peelability.

Abstract: A disposable, biodegradable material for use as an air freshener in a closed container and/or for use in containers containing perishable food products which includes an elongated sheet having an upper face and a lower face which is composed of a cellulosic material present as a plurality of randomly intermeshed fibers. The elongated sheet contains a hygroscopic absorptive material attached thereto.

Abstract: Barrier materials for reducing the permeability of plastic packaging materials are provided, characterized as containing at least about seven percent by weight amine nitrogen, or a total of at least about 17 percent amine nitrogen plus hydroxyl groups. The barrier materials exhibit oxygen permeability of less than about 1.5 cc-mil/100 in.sup.2 -day-atmosphere and a carbon dioxide permeability of less than about 15 cc-mil/100 in.sup.2 -day-atmosphere at 23.degree. C. and zero percent relative humidity. The barrier material can be formed from polyepoxide and polyamine. Optionally the polyamine may comprise prereacted polymeric resin formed from a polyepoxide and a polyamine. Multilayer packaging materials and multilayer containers including the polyamine-polyepoxide barrier material are part of the invention.

Abstract: Tubular, biaxially stretched, heat shrinkable multilayer film food casings comprising inner and outer polyamide layers on either side of a core layer predominantly of one or more polyolefins such as VLDPE or EVA and a coextrusion process for making the film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for forming a laminate and the laminate using silicone release coating compositions comprising (A) a mixture of (i) a dimethylsiloxane-methylvinylsiloxane-methylphenylsiloxane copolymer and (ii) a dimethylsiloxane-methylvinylsiloxane copolymer, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, (C) a platinum catalyst, and (D) an organic solvent. The silicone release coating compositions of the present invention provide small release resistance values both at low and high peeling velocities and do not impair the residual adhesion of tacky substances that have come into contact with the coating.

Abstract: A composite pre-laminated tape is provided having at least one tape backing (13) of a porous paper coated on one face with a release coating (15) of a solventless, radiation-cured silicone applied directly to the paper.

Abstract: A cellulose hydrate-based flat or tubular film which is useful as a food casing, particularly preferably as a sausage casing.

Abstract: A fibrous casing, which includes a cylindrical fibrous wed and a regenerated cellulose layer formed on at least one of the inner peripheral side or the outer peripheral side of the cylindrical fibrous wed, and a yarn or a fibrous filament being embedded linearly in a longitudinal direction in the regenerated cellulose layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tubular food casing, in particular a sausage casing, based on cellulose, which has a coated inner side for improved peelability which is achieved by the presence of polytetrafluoroethylene in the coating solution.

Abstract: The biaxially stretch-oriented multi-layer tubular packaging casing for packaging pasty products, in particular the artificial sausage casing, includes a barrier layer having a reduced permeability to oxygen, an outer layer and an inner layer. The barrier layer comprises a partially aromatic polyamide and/or copolyamide, the outer and inner layers an aliphatic polyamide or copolyamide or a polymer mixture of at least one of the two compounds.

Abstract: A layered composite sheet material for temporarily retaining a plurality of lettering elements to be cut therefrom in alignment for subsequent application to a substrate. The composite sheet material includes a release sheet of material not having a melting point of less than 490.degree. F., a display layer which substantially covers one surface of the release sheet and has a melting point higher than substantially 320.degree. F., but lower than that of the release sheet, and a layer of thermally activated adhesive, having a melting point substantially lower then the display layer, covering the surface of the display layer opposite the release sheet.

Abstract: Silicon or silicon alloy exhibiting low surface oxidation as a result of a surface silica layer of less than 2 nm, and production processes by means of grinding under a minimally-reactive atmosphere in the presence of an oil or by atomization in a vacuum or in a minimally-reactive gas under reduced pressure.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coextruded, biaxially stretched tubular film for durable and crease-free casings for processed meat products which are heat treated after the filling process.

Abstract: A softgel having a texture on at least a portion of its surface and a process and apparatus for the manufacture thereof.

Abstract: A porous fibrous sheet material for use in the manufacture of food casings and the like is pressed prior to bonding and is bonded with about 10% by weight or less of a non-viscose bonding agent. The pressed and bonded material can be used to form casings having characteristics of thinness and elasticity similar to the thinness and elasticity of viscose-bonded casings, without the environmental problems associated therewith. The non-viscose bonding agent will result in significantly less shrinkage in the base web than results from viscose bonding.

Abstract: A stockinette member is formed of closely knit or woven threads. A netting arrangement is integrally formed with the stockinette member. The netting arrangement may either be knit in with the stockinette member or the strands of the netting arrangement may be laid in.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multilayer organochlorine-free tubular casing consiting ofa. a regenerated cellulose substrate,b. optionally a layer of primer,c. a 5 to 40 .mu.m thick, organochlorine-free polymeric water vapor barrier layer which is characterized in that it has a permeability to water vapor of at most 50 g/m.sup.2.24 h and a surface tension.ltoreq.34 mN/m,d. a 5 to 40 .mu.m thick, polymeric organochlorine-free oxygen barrier layer, characterized in that it has a permeability to oxygen of at most 120 cm.sup.3 /m.sup.2.24 h bar and a surface tension of.gtoreq.38 N/m.The invention also relates to its use as a casing for sausages of the Kochwurst and Bruhwurst type.

Abstract: A single-layered, transparent, biaxially oriented, thermoset tubular food casing, in particular a synthetic sausage casing, based on polyamide, containing a mixture ofa) a linear, aliphatic polyamide,b) a partially aromatic copolyamide,c) an acid-modified polyolefin andd) a pigment of a particle size from 0.01 to 15 .mu.m results in a casing having outstanding properties such as excellent water vapor resistance and excellent UV and visible light impermeability. A process for the production of the food casing and the use thereof are also described.

Abstract: A shirred casing article is composed of a cut length of fibrous casing and must be soaked prior to stuffing. A loop is attached at one end of the cut length for hanging the casing after stuffing. However prior to stuffing, the loop is extended longitudinally about the shirred casing article to maintain the integrity of the shirred casing during soaking. Thus the loop which functions as a means to suspend the casing after stuffing, functions before stuffing as a means to restrain longitudinal expansion of the shirred article.

Abstract: An extruded film article such as a bag comprises a blend of a thermoplastic polymer such as ethylene vinyl acetate and an olefinic oxide polymer such as poly (ethylene oxide), with a modifier such as liquid smoke absorbed in the blend. The modifier is transferable from the film to a receiving surface such as a food body in fluid transfer relationship with the film.

Abstract: A tubular food casing, particularly sausage casing, wherein the inner surface of a sausage casing based on cellulose, is provided with a coating comprising alginates, alginic acid, chitosans, or a combination of these active substances, is distinguished by improved peelability.

Abstract: A plastic film is reinforced with a fiber material which exhibits on at least one of its two surfaces an impregnation or covering, which includes a plastic consisting essentially of a copolymer of at least two different monomeric units selected from the group consisting of a vinyl ester, a maleic ester, a fumaric ester, an acrylic ester, a methacrylic ester, a linear alpha-olefin of from 2 to 8 carbon atoms and styrene. The film is suitable for producing tubes with a longitudinal seam. The tubes are used in particular as artificial sausage casings.

Abstract: A tubular cellulosic casing comprising cellulose or a cellulose derivative which has incorporated therewith a polyethylene oxide composition having a molecular weight of at least 70,000 and a method of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: A tubular food casing based on cellulose, which on its inner surface has a coating which comprises lecithin and at least one of alginate, chitosans, and casein, has improved peelability from its contents.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coextruded, biaxially stretched tubular film for durable and crease-free wrapping of goods packaged in a liquid or pasty state, in particular foodstuffs such as sausage meat for boiling or cooking and cream cheese, which are heated treated during and/or after the packaging process.

Abstract: An article which includes at least one layer of a network of high strength fibers, preferably extended chain polyethylene fibers. The fibers of the network are coated with a very low modulus elastomeric matrix material, preferably an acrylic ester copolymer, which has a tensile modulus of less than about 100 psi, a tenacity of less than 450 psi (3105 kPa), a glass transition temperature (T.sub.g) of about -10.degree. C. to about -20.degree. C., and an elongation-to-break of at least about 2000%. The article can further include a second matrix material, preferably made of polyethylene, adjacent to the fiber network layer.

Abstract: A multi-ply, wet-strength, removable label or coupon for packages intended for retail use, particularly suitable for items where refrigeration and/or condensation is a condition of the product life cycle. The coupon structure includes a base ply formed of moisture resistant, wet-strength paper with printable or coatable upper and under sides. The base ply is adhered to a removable top ply with a combination of bonding agents and release coatings. The top ply may also be moisture resistant. The coupon structure is preferably supplied in a cut-sheet format for convenient use and storage.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a saponified product of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having an ethylene content of 20 to 80 mol % and a saponification degree of vinyl acetate component of at least 95 mol %, said composition containing 20 to 200 ppm as converted to alkali metal of an alkali metal acetate, 30 to 250 ppm of acetic acid, and 5 to 500 ppm as converted to phosphate ion of phosphoric acid or an alkali metal hydrogenphosphate, and having a content ratio of acetic acid/alkali metal acetate of 0.1 to 1 and the flow characteristic that the extrusion rate does not substantially increase for at least 10 hours in the relationship between the heating time and the extrusion rate with a capillary rheometer (Koka Flow Tester) at at least one temperature 10.degree. to 80.degree. C. above the melting point.

Abstract: Heat sealable paper can be prepared by applying to a surface-sized paper web a coating of a dispersion comprising a microcrystalline wax and a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid or methacrylic acid. The coating can be applied by means of a size press between dryer sections in a paper machine. The coating neither adheres to nor leaves a residue on the heated drums in the dryer section following the size press.

Abstract: A shirred fibrous casing article containing about 20% to about 30% moisture by total casing weight and composed of shirred portions spliced together and retained in an overwrap wherein a flag which identifies the splice location between the shirred portions is extended radially through the overwrap.

Abstract: The monolayered, biaxially stretch-oriented and heat-set tubular packaging casing, in particular synthetic sausage casing, is crystal-clear and exhibits high resilience. It is essentially composed of a polymer mixture comprising polyamide-6 and an aromatic copolyamide comprising units of hexamethylene diamine, terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid.

Abstract: A tubular packaging casing, in particular sausage casing, including a cellulose base layer and a barrier layer against steam and atmospheric oxygen, which is free from chlorine. The barrier layer includes random copolymer based on copolymerized vinyl monomers. The vinyl monomers correspond to the general formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sup.1 --X, whereinR.sup.1 denotes a methyl group or hydrogen, andX denotes a (--OCOR.sup.2) group or a (--CO.sub.2 R.sup.2) group, with R.sup.2 denoting an alkyl group having 1 to 20, preferably 1 to 10, and in particular 1 to 5 carbon atoms.In a further embodiment, the copolymer also includes copolymerized vinyl monomers of the above formula except that X denotes a (CO.sub.2 H) group or a (CN) group.

Abstract: Multiple layer cook-in films are disclosed from which packages such as bags or casings can be made. The films have a first food contact layer with a core layer adhered thereto which includes a blend of a polymeric material having a high molecular weight and a fractional melt index and an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer. The film further includes an abuse layer which has, at least, a polymeric material having a high molecular weight and a fractional melt index. Improved hold cold seal strength fresh and over time, improved orientation processing and lower shrink temperatures are obtained with the present core layer. The abuse layer and core layer adds to the processability of the material and improves optics.

Abstract: A tubular film sausage casing comprising a cellulose aminomethanate wherein from 0.5 to 30 numerical percent of the cellulose hydroxy groups have been substituted with aminomethanate groups. The casing may be crosslinked or may be fiber reinforced.

Abstract: An extruded film article such as a bag comprises a blend of a thermoplastic polymer such as ethylene vinyl acetate and an olefinic oxide polymer such as poly (ethylene oxide), with a modifier such as liquid smoke absorbed in the blend. The modifier is transferable from the film to a receiving surface such as a food body in fluid transfer relationship with the film.

Abstract: A casing for a meat product is prepared by impregnating and filling meshes of a breathable fibrous food casing sheet with a polysaccharide and then drying the sheet.

Abstract: A method for applying a label, and a label for in-mold molding which comprises a printed layer formed on a surface of a non-oriented plastic base film over which a membrane layer for bonding to be welded by the heat of molded article at the time of the in-mold molding is overlapped. The label is inserted into a mold for the in-mold molding, the label is held on the proper position in the mold by vacuum suction, or by static electricity, and a moldable article, such as a container, is molded by injecting, filling the plastics into the mold or by expanding a parison which was placed in the mold.

Abstract: A tubular foodstuff casing, in particular synthetic sausage casing, based on cellulose contains a di-n-didecyl-dimethylammonium compound as a fungicidal agent, which is optionally used in admixture with salts of sorbic acid, fungicidal heterocyclic compounds, such as an isothiazolone compound, or glycerol monolaurate. The coating prevents mold attack on the casing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cellulosic food casing made from a nonderivatized cellulose and the various additives that can be incorporated onto or within the casing.