Abstract: Oxygen-scavenging polymers and packaging for holding oxygen-sensitive products. A heat treatment process has been found to significantly increase the oxygen-scavenging performance of the polymer. The enhanced scavenging polymer can be effectively incorporated into various packaging, including transparent multilayer containers for beer and juice. In one embodiment, a multilayer package made from the scavenger provides an actual reduction in oxygen content of a contents of the package, over a long period of time (e.g., 24 weeks). The package can be stored unfilled for an extended period (without significant loss of scavenging capability) and will scavenge substantially immediately upon filling with a liquid product. The package may incorporate a relatively low weight percentage of the scavenger, thus providing enhanced scavenging in a cost-effective manner.

Abstract: This invention relates to a blend comprising: (A) about 80% by weight to about 99.99% by weight of at least one polyester comprising terephthalic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; and (B) about 0.01% by weight to about 20% by weight of at least one antimicrobial agent; said weight percentages being based on the total weight of the blend.

Abstract: A polyamide moulding composition is described, based on a mixture made of transparent copolyamides and of semicrystalline, aliphatic polyamides for producing transparent mouldings, an example being, in particular, a material for the casing of devices such as mobile phones etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel packaging articles, e.g., food and beverage cans. Preferred cans typically comprise a body portion and an end portion, wherein at least one of the body and end portions are aluminum and are coated on at least one major surface with a coating composition of the present invention. Suitable coating compositions of the present invention comprise: one or more polyester resins, wherein at least on the polyester resins has a glass transition temperature (“Tg”) less than about 50° C., and wherein the polyester resin is formed by the reaction of one or more polyacid molecules and one or more polyol molecules; and a crosslinker. The present invention also provides a method of making such cans.

Abstract: A polymer and coating compositions containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging coatings. The polymer preferably includes a polyester backbone and at least one deblockable isocyanate group attached to the backbone. In one embodiment, the polymer includes a polyester-carbamate backbone, one or more pendant deblockable isocyanate groups, and one or more terminal or pendant isocyanate-reactive groups. The deblockable isocyanate groups may be provided, for example, through use of a partially blocked polyisocyanate.

Abstract: A polyester-carbamate polymer and coating compositions containing the polymer are provided. The polyester-carbamate polymer preferably includes a polyester-carbamate backbone and one or more blocked isocyanate groups. A coating composition is provided that preferably includes the polyester-carbamate polymer and a thermoplastic dispersion. In a preferred embodiment, the coating composition is an organosol.

Abstract: A permeable film, sheet or package for use in extending the storage life of a foodstuff or produce is provided. The film, sheet or package is formed from a plastics component, a porous component having a particle size generally smaller than the thickness of the film, sheet or package, and an acid component selected from at least one carboxylic acid compound in free or salt form. The permeable package is adapted for controlling the environment surrounding the foodstuff to manage its turgidity or senescence by managing the transfer of gases, particularly oxygen and carbon dioxide, and build up of moisture. In one preferred embodiment the present invention provides a permeable film for use in the storage of a foodstuff, formed from a polymer component, an activated clay component, and sorbic acid in free or salt form.

Abstract: An antimicrobially treated material comprising a matrix material in which inorganic phosphate salts of at least two different metal cations are contained in finely distributed, dispersed or dissolved form, wherein at least one of the metal cations is selected from copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn).

Abstract: Partially hydrogenated bisphenol-A based polymers. Coating compositions for food or beverage containers and medical devices, including a partially hydrogenated bisphenol-A based polymer. Food or beverage containers and medical devices coated with partially hydrogenated bisphenol-A based polymers. Food or beverage containers and medical devices made from partially hydrogenated bisphenol-A based polymers.

Abstract: Compositions (including coatings) for food or beverage containers and medical devices, comprising a hydrogenated bisphenol-A-based polymer. Food or beverage containers and medical devices coated with hydrogenated bisphenol-A-based polymers. Food or beverage containers and medical devices made from hydrogenated bisphenol-A-based polymers.

Abstract: A blend of any of three specific olefin polymers and ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer is disclosed. Optionally, the blend also includes styrene-isobutylene-styrene thermoplastic vulcanizate and calcium carbonate filler. The blend has good processability and passes Olive Oil Extraction Test EU82/711/EEC and the FDA Food Contact Test required at 21 CFR §177.2600, enabling plastic articles of the blend to be used as thermoplastic elastomers in food handling and storage articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for coating a food product, particularly cheese, and more particularly firm paste cheese, and in particular pressed paste cheese, including coating wax and a bulking agent.

Abstract: Oxygen-scavenging polymers and packaging for holding oxygen-sensitive products. A heat treatment process has been found to significantly increase the oxygen-scavenging performance of the polymer. The enhanced scavenging polymer can be effectively incorporated into various packaging, including transparent multilayer containers for beer and juice. In one embodiment, a multilayer package made from the scavenger provides an actual reduction in oxygen content of a contents of the package, over a long period of time (e.g., 24 weeks). The package can be stored unfilled for an extended period (without significant loss of scavenging capability) and will scavenge substantially immediately upon filling with a liquid product. The package may incorporate a relatively low weight percentage of the scavenger, thus providing enhanced scavenging in a cost-effective manner.

Abstract: A polyester polymer is provided that includes at least one pendant phenolic-containing group. In one embodiment, the polyester polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. The coating composition typically includes a resole phenolic crosslinker. In one embodiment, the polyester polymer has at least one phenolic-containing group that comprises an adduct of cardanol.

Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.

Abstract: The invention provides a thermoplastic polyurethane with at least one plasticizer, where at least one first plasticizer (i) is based on glycerol, and at least one hydroxy group of the glycerol has been esterified with a monocarboxylic acid (ii) which comprises 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 carbon atoms, more preferably 2, 3, or 4 carbon atoms, and very particularly preferably 2 carbon atoms. The invention further comprises a process for producing the thermoplastic polyurethane with the plasticizer (i), a process for coating products with said thermoplastic polyurethane, the use of the thermoplastic polyurethane, and also the use of plasticizers based on glycerol for thermoplastic polyurethane.

Abstract: Inventive subject matter described herein includes a powder comprising: a wax having a melt point within a range of 45 to 100 degrees Centigrade and sodium polyacrylate or salts of sodium polyacrylate or sodium polyacrylate and salts of sodium polyacrylate wherein the wax concentration falls within a range of 99.9% to 0.1% by weight and the sodium polyacrylate concentration falls within a range of 0.1% to 99.9% by weight, wherein the powder is effective for forming a cream or lotion or gel or coating when mixed with water at room temperature or cooler than room temperature.

Abstract: A method for coating food products includes applying, on food products, a composition containing one or more film-forming agents in a solvent, wherein application is carried out by atmospheric pressure showering of the composition or by immersion into the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising flavored polymeric compositions. More specifically, the invention relates to articles comprising flavored polymeric compositions comprising “flavor enhancing agents” alone, or in combination with, other flavorants. The articles comprising a flavored polymeric composition do not have to be consumed, significantly destructed, masticated or fully or partially dissolved to release flavor.

Abstract: A film comprises or is produced from a composition comprising a blend of a polyamide and an organic acid modified ionomer having its acid moiety at least partially neutralized to salts containing a majority of alkali metal ions, and the composition optionally comprises a compatibilizer selected from dicarboxylate-containing polymers, softened ethylene acid copolymers, ethylene glycidyl ester copolymers, or combinations of two or more thereof.

Abstract: An oxygen-scavenging mixture comprising: (I) an oxidizable metal component; (II) an electrolyte component selected from the group consisting of KCl and CaCl2, and (III) a non-electrolytic, acidifying component.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an at least partially transparent cigarette filter tipping film comprising a biodegradable substrate, and softener in an amount of less than 25% by weight of the biodegradable substrate, and a cigarette filter comprising a filtration material encased in a cylinder of the said tipping film.

Abstract: Vinylidene chloride copolymer composition characterized in that it comprises: (A) at least one vinylidene chloride copolymer which is a copolymer composed of vinylidene chloride in an amount of at least 50 wt % and of at least one comonomer at least one of which is chosen from (meth)acrylic monomers corresponding to the general formula: CH2?CR1R2, in which R1 is chosen from hydrogen and the methyl radical and R2 is the —CO—R3 radical in which R3 is the —O—R4 radical with R4 chosen from the linear or branched alkyl radicals containing from 1 to 18 carbon atoms optionally bearing one or more —OH radicals, the epoxyalkyl radicals containing from 2 to 10 carbon atoms and the alkoxyalkyl radicals containing a total of 2 to 10 carbon atoms; (B) from 0.5 to 4 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of (A), of epoxidized soybean oil; (C) from 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an UV absorbing polymer composition comprising effective amounts of (a1) a nanoparticulate oxide selected from oxides of the groups 4 and 12 of the periodic table, wherein the oxide is doped with In, Ga and/or Al, and (b1) a UV stabilizing/absorbing substance comprising a sterically hindered amine and/or a polymeric hydroxyphenyl-triazine; or (a2) a nanoparticulate oxide selected from oxides of the groups 4 and 12, and (b2) a UV light stabilizing substance comprising a N-oxygen-substituted sterically hindered amine. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a polymer comprising said composition and the use of said composition as a UV absorber in polymers, particularly in agricultural films or packaging films. Finally, the present invention relates to a process for producing doped nanoparticulate metal oxides.

Abstract: A free radical curable liquid for inkjet printing of food packaging materials includes no initiator or otherwise one or more initiators selected from the group consisting of non-polymeric di- or multifunctional initiators, oligomeric initiators, polymeric initiators, and polymerizable initiators; and a polymerizable composition of the liquid consists essentially of: a) 25-100 wt % of one or more polymerizable compounds A having at least one acrylate group G1 and at least one second ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable functional group G2 selected from the group consisting of a vinlyether group, an allylether group, and a allylester group; b) 0-55 wt % of one or more polymerizable compounds B selected from the group consisting of monofunctional acrylates and difunctional acrylates; and c) 0-55 wt % of one or more polymerizable compounds C selected from the group consisting of trifunctional acrylates, tetrafunctional acrylates, pentafunctional acrylates and hexafunctional acrylates.

Abstract: The invention provides a process wherein starch and/or a starch derivative can be gelatinised more efficiently by means a thermo mechanical treatment, when a carbohydrate polymer is used comprising aldehyde containing monomer units which comprise one or more aldehyde groups that are derived from one or more a primary alcohol groups. With this process a granulate or other semi-finished product can be obtained that can be shaped to produce an article that has excellent dimensional stability in water. The invention further provides a granulate, a shaped starch product, a food product or a blown starch film comprising such a carbohydrate polymer.

Abstract: A composition for coating food cans is disclosed. The composition comprises a polyester, an acrylic copolymer and a crosslinker; the polyester and acrylic copolymer have been compatibilized in some way, such as through graft copolymerization. Methods for compatibilizing acrylics and polyesters are also disclosed as are methods for coating cans using compositions comprising acrylic and polyesters.

Abstract: A description is given of food coating compositions comprising a) a plastics dispersion or a mixture of plastics dispersions comprising at least one homo- or copolymer poly(meth)acrylate having at least 55% by weight (meth)acrylate monomer units and also 0.1 to 30% by weight of at least one protective colloid, and also b) aids and/or additives used for producing food coatings. The coatings are distinguished by sufficiently high water vapor transmission rates, low water absorption capacity and also low reemulsification capacity and have good mechanical properties in the moist state.

Abstract: The methods and compositions provide for increasing the productivity of quality hatchery eggs by applying a coating to the outer surface of the eggs. The liquid coating compositions and methods described herein facilitate mechanical enforcement of the shell, protection against adverse environmental conditions, prevention of contamination, differentiation of egg parentage and allow for appropriate gas exchange during storage or shipping periods.

Abstract: A composition for coating food cans is disclosed. The composition comprises a polyester, an acrylic copolymer and a crosslinker; the polyester and acrylic copolymer have been compatibilized in some way, such as through graft copolymerization. Methods for compatibilizing acrylics and polyesters are also disclosed as are methods for coating cans using compositions comprising acrylic and polyesters.

Abstract: Vinylidene chloride polymer composition characterized in that it comprises: (A) at least one vinylidene chloride polymer; (B) from 1 to 50% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one ?-caprolactone polymer, of which at least one is characterized by a molecular weight less than or equal to 10 000 g/mol; and (C) from 0.1 to 7% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of epoxidized soybean oil. Process for preparing said composition; process for preparing articles, in particular films, which includes the use of said composition. Single-layer or multilayer film comprising said composition and packaging or bag formed from this film.

Abstract: An identifying coding apparatus employing modulated reflectance technology involving a base station emitting a RF signal, with a tag, located remotely from the base station, and containing at least one antenna and predetermined other passive circuit components, receiving the RF signal and reflecting back to the base station a modulated signal indicative of characteristics related to the tag.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a beverage container lid comprising a polymeric material and a pro-degradant additive in an amount from about 0.5% to about 5.0% by weight of the lid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plasticizer preparations based on triacetin with short gel time, and to their use, and to polyvinyl chloride preparations.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a silylated polyvinyl alcohol, a colloidal silica and a water-dispersible or water-soluble aminoplast resin in an aqueous vehicle may be coated on a substrate with a layer of an inorganic compound to form a gas barrier lamella.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tough-elastic material based on starch, which on the one hand has high impact toughness at low humidities, and on the other hand still has a high modulus of elasticity at high humidities and has a high elongation capacity in a broad range of humidities and on account of its property profile is suited to use as molded elements such as for example for foils, films, fibers, injection-molded articles, in particular as edible film and for the packaging of active ingredients, chemicals, aromas and perfumes as well as high-quality substitution of gelatine in the area of soft and hard capsules. The tough-elastic material can be obtained transparent and adjusted such that it dissolves on swelling in water or respectively disintegrates or remains intact.

Abstract: A chlorinated polyolefin composition, including 100 mass parts of a chlorinated polyolefin, 1 to 15 mass parts of an epoxy derivative, and 0.05 to 3 mass parts of a stabilizer. The chlorinated polyolefin is obtained by chlorinating a polyolefin being selected from ethylene homopolymer or ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer, and has a density of 0.90 or more; and the chlorinated polyolefin has a chlorine content of 25 to 45% by mass, a melt flow rate of 0.1 to 300 g/10 minutes, and a heat of crystal fusion as determined by DSC of 20 to 60 J/g. The epoxy derivative is selected from epoxidized unsaturated oil, and epoxidized unsaturated fatty acid ester, epichlorhydrin derivative and epoxycyclohexane derivative, and the stabilizer is selected from a hydrotalcite minerals.

Abstract: A method for producing a rubber compound wherein the mechanical properties thereof are improved. In particular, the rubber compound has an increased elongation at rupture and/or increased tensile strength and/or increased tear strength and also a reduced compression set (DVR). The rubber compound includes a rubber which has at least two functional groups which can be cross-linked by hydrosilylation, a cross-linking agent consisting of hydrosiloxane or a hydrosiloxane derivative or a mixture of several hydrosiloxanes or derivatives, which include at least two SiH-groups per molecule in the centre, a hydrosilylation catalyst system, at least one filling material and a coagent which can be cross-linked by hydrosilylation.

Abstract: Oxygen-scavenging polymers and packaging for holding oxygen-sensitive products. A heat treatment process has been found to significantly increase the oxygen-scavenging performance of the polymer. The enhanced scavenging polymer can be effectively incorporated into various packaging, including transparent multilayer containers for beer and juice. In one embodiment, a multilayer package made from the scavenger provides an actual reduction in oxygen content of a contents of the package, over a long period of time (e.g., 24 weeks). The package can be stored unfilled for an extended period (without significant loss of scavenging capability) and will scavenge substantially immediately upon filling with a liquid product. The package may incorporate a relatively low weight percentage of the scavenger, thus providing enhanced scavenging in a cost-effective manner.

Abstract: A biodegradable wrap film simultaneously provided with cutting suitability, wrapping suitability, and heat resistance, in addition to biodegradability provided in lactic acid resin, is provided. The biodegradable wrap film contains a lactic acid resin composition as the main component and having a value of storage modulus at 40° C. in the range of 100 MPa to 3 GPa as measured at a frequency of 10 Hz and a distortion of 0.1% by the dynamic viscoelasticity testing method from Method A of JIS K-7198, a value of storage modulus at 100° C. in the range of 30 MPa to 500 MPa, and a peak value of loss tangent (tan ?) in the range of 0.1 to 0.8, was developed. This film displays excellent microwave oven suitability, in addition to resiliency and softness, and stretching and tensile strength suited for application in wrap film for household use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biodegradable polymer compositions comprising poly(lactic acid) and co-polyester polymer with adipic acid mixed with organic peroxide and mineral particles. In addition, the present invention relates to products made on the basis of such compositions, such as molded and extruded articles.

Abstract: A microbe-inhibiting (MI) compound is incorporated into a biodegradable polymer composition most preferably, a starch-based polymer, to inhibit microbial growth and to attenuate the biodegradation of the polymer composition. Such a composition is used to manufacture any of a number of articles, particularly those that come in contact with foods such as foam containers and fruit shock absorber nets as well as packing materials such as loose fill pellets.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ink composition for use in ink jet printing on food items, candy, particularly dark candy, such as chocolate, and to a method of forming printed images on such food items by use of the ink compositions. The compositions of the present invention comprise a pigment, a binder, and an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: Ethylene homo- and copolymers stabilized by sterically hindered amines or by N-hydroxy or N-oxyl derivatives are used to produce articles of plastic and components for the storage and transport of vegetable oil esters.

Abstract: The invention relates to organopolysiloxanes comprising (meth)acrylate groups, to a process for their preparation and to their use as radiation-curing coating materials.

Abstract: An organosol polyester coating material, comprising at least one linear and/or branched amorphous polyester in solution, at least one blocked polyisocyanate resin and/or at least one triazine resin, fine powder of less than 150 .mu.m in particle size of at least one high molecular weight crystalline copolyester in suspension, having a molar mass of from 10,000 to 50,000 g/mol and substantially non-swelling in organic solvent, and at least one organic solvent having a boiling point of more than 160.degree. C., and optionally at least one pigment or inorganic filler, at least one catalyst, and at least one devolatilizing, defoaming, or wetting additive.

Abstract: A liner composition for a potable fluid container closure element which includes an inorganic sulfite such as sodium sulfite and/or a tocopherol compound such as dl-.alpha.-tocopherol (vitamin E) for preventing off-flavors due to the presence of aldehydes in the fluid. Also, a potable fluid container of a reservoir element for containing a potable fluid, the reservoir element having an opening, a closure element capable of being attached to the opening, and the liner composition associated with the closure element. Also, a method of improving the taste of a potable fluid such as bottled water by use of the container and one of the previously described liner compositions associated therewith. Also, an improved method for processing the composition into closure liners based upon the prevention of the development of off-flavor-causing substances therein.

Abstract: A method is provided to treat inflammatory bowel disease by locally administering to the colon an effective amount of nicotine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, preferably via formulations adapted for delayed oral release or rectal administration. Further provided is a novel formulation for the oral administration of nicotine comprising a polyacrylic polymer complexed with nicotine.

Abstract: Several methods of using dyes within polymers and specifically in packaging materials are disclosed. These dyes respond to specific stimuli and indicate exposure to stimuli by a change or shift in the frequencies of light which they adsorb. The stimuli include temperature, radiation, chemicals (e.g. H.sub.2 O, CO.sub.2, NO.sub.2, ethylene, and SO.sub.2), and tensile or compressive stress. Within packaging materials (or affixed thereto as a label, decal or tag) these dyes could indicate spoilage or the possibility of spoilage, that the product has been irradiated, or that the product has been exposed to an undesirably high or low temperature. Many of the shifts in absorption frequencies result in visible color change which a consumer could quickly identify. The tensile or compressive stress sensitive dyes could indicate whether common opposing interlocking polymeric strips used to seal plastic bags have been effectively interlocked to seal the bags.

Abstract: A liner composition for a potable fluid container closure element which includes an inorganic sulfite such as sodium sulfite and/or a tocopherol compound such as a dl-.alpha.-tocopherol (vitamin E) for preventing off-flavors due to the presence of aldehydes in the fluid. Also, a potable fluid container of a reservoir element for containing a potable fluid, the reservoir element having an opening, a closure element capable of being attached to the opening, and the liner composition associated with the closure element. Also, a method of improving the taste of a potable fluid such as bottled water by use of the container and one of the previously described liner compositions associated therewith. Also, an improved method for processing the composition into closure liners based upon the prevention of the development of off-flavor-causing substances therein.