Abstract: A multilayer film structure, including (i) a core layer, wherein the core layer comprises a propylene polymer and is beta-cavitated, and preferably comprises a beta-nucleating agent and (ii) a first skin layer, wherein the first skin layer comprises a polar polymer. Optionally, the film further comprises a first intermediate layer (iii) between the core layer (i) and the first skin layer (ii). Embodiments may have the advantage of the benefits of a beta-cavitated film without the typical increase in permeability or water vapor transmission rates typically associated with beta-cavitated films.

Abstract: A permeable, propylene-containing film structure including a core layer containing a propylene polymer matrix that has been cavitated by a two-component cavitation system, wherein the first component of the two-component cavitation system is a beta-nucleating agent to produce the beta-crystalline form of polypropylene and the second component is a filler. The film structure also includes first and second thermoplastic skin layers on either side of the core layer, respectively. A method of manufacturing a permeable propylene-containing film structure, including: forming a melt containing a propylene polymer, a beta-nucleating agent and a filler; cooling the melt to form a film layer; and stretching the film layer. The film structure has a water vapor transmission rate greater than 300 g/m2/day and a Gurley air permeability less than 3,000 s/10 cc.

Abstract: A low density opaque polymer film containing at least one layer having a propylene polymer matrix that has been cavitated by a two component cavitation system, wherein the first component of the two component cavitation system is a beta-nucleating agent to produce the beta-crystalline form of polypropylene, and the second component is filler. A method of manufacturing a low density cavitated opaque polymer film, including: forming a melt containing a propylene polymer, a beta nucleating agent and filler; cooling the melt to form a film layer; and stretching the film layer to form voids therein. The cavitated opaque film has a density falling within the range of 0.2 g/cm3 to 0.45 g/cm3.

Abstract: An opaque, sealable and peelable film, including at least (a) a cavitated first core layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and a cavitating agent, (b) a second core layer containing a peelable blend and (c) one or more outer layers, at least one of which is a sealable outer layer, each independently containing a thermoplastic polymer. The peelable blend of the second core layer (b) may contain (i) from 20-80 wt % of a polyethylene and (ii) from 80-20 wt % of a polyolefin incompatible with polyethylene (i), or it may contain (i) from 10-35 wt % of ethylene-?-olefin elastomer and (ii) from 90-65 wt % of propylene homopolymer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film containing a core layer and an enhanced printing skin layer. The core layer comprises an orientation enhancing polymer, a polypropylene homopolymer, and a beta-crystal nucleators of polypropylene. The thermoplastic film may be used to enhance printing and where breathable films with good water vapor transmission are desired.

Abstract: A sealable and peelable film, including at least (a) a core layer containing a peelable blend (b) a pair of outer layers, at least one of which is a sealable outer layer, each independently containing a thermoplastic polymer. The peelable blend of the core layer (a) may contain (i) from 20-80 wt % of a polyethylene and (ii) from 80-20 wt % of a polyolefin incompatible with polyethylene (i), or it may contain (i) from 10-35 wt % of ethylene-&agr;-olefin elastomer and (ii) from 90-65 wt % of propylene homopolymer. The film may also include an intermediate layer containing a propylene homopolymer, wherein the intermediate layer is positioned between the core layer containing the peelable blend and the sealable outer layer.

Abstract: A sealable and peelable film, including at least (a) a core layer containing a peelable blend and (b) a pair of outer layers, at least one of which is a sealable outer layer, each independently containing a thermoplastic polymer. The peelable blend of the core layer (a) may contain (i) from 20-80 wt % of a polyethylene and (ii) from 80-20 wt % of a polyolefin incompatible with polyethylene (i), or it may contain (i) from 10-35 wt % of ethylene-&agr;-olefin elastomer and (ii) from 90-65 wt % of propylene homopolymer. The film may also include an intermediate layer containing a propylene homopolymer, wherein the intermediate layer is positioned between the core layer containing the peelable blend and the sealable outer layer.

Abstract: An opaque, sealable and peelable film, including at least (a) a cavitated first core layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and a cavitating agent, (b) a second core layer containing a peelable blend and (c) one or more outer layers, at least one of which is a sealable outer layer, each independently containing a thermoplastic polymer. The peelable blend of the second core layer (b) may contain (i) from 20-80 wt % of a polyethylene and (ii) from 80-20 wt % of a polyolefin incompatible with polyethylene (i), or it may contain (i) from 10-35 wt % of ethylene-&agr;-olefin elastomer and (ii) from 90-65 wt % of propylene homopolymer.

Abstract: A polymeric label comprising a core layer comprising at least about 50% by weight of a linear ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer and at least about 5% by weight of a propylene copolymer; and a first skin layer comprising a propylene copolymer.

Abstract: A sealable multi-layer opaque film. In particular, a sealable multi-layer opaque film that is moisture permeable and water resistant. The sealable multi-layer opaque film is an oriented multilayer film with a core layer comprising an orientation-enhancing polymer, a polypropylene homopolymer and a beta crystal nucleator of polypropylene and at least one sealable skin layer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film containing a core layer and an enhanced printing skin layer. The core layer comprises an orientation enhancing polymer, a polypropylene homopolymer, and a beta-crystal nucleators of polypropylene.

Abstract: A back-up pad is provided over an anvil surface of a back-up plate, and between the anvil surface and a sealing surface of a sealing die, in an apparatus for forming seals between layers of film material. The back-up pad has a slip layer on one side thereof and a firm polymeric support layer on an opposite side thereof, the slip layer opposing the sealing face of the die so that the layers of film material pass between the sealing die and the back-up pad during seal formation. The polymeric support layer may have a Shore-A hardness of at least 10 at 20° C. and a dynamic loss tangent of less than 0.1 from 20° C. to 80° C. An example of a support layer is a polycarbonate pad, and an example of slip layer is a glass cloth coated with Teflon™. The back-up pad is particularly useful for forming lap seals in relatively thick film materials, such as laminated films having multi-layered films laminated together.

Abstract: A multilayer polymeric film comprises: (a) a core layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer; and (b) at least one skin layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer and a non-migratory polydimethylsiloxane block copolymer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film comprising a core layer comprising a polyolefin wherein the core layer comprises the interior of the film; and a first skin layer comprising a silicone grafted polymer, wherein the first skin layer is exterior to the core layer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic sleeve label comprising a core layer comprising a blend of at least one polyolefin and at least one amorphous copolyester, wherein the core layer comprises the interior of the label; and a first skin layer comprising an amorphous copolyester, wherein the first skin layer is exterior to the core layer.

Abstract: A method for producing an opaque polymeric film comprises: (a) extruding a base layer comprising a polymeric matrix and at least one cavitating agent; (b) coextruding at least one additional layer on at least one side of the base layer; (c) cooling the coextruded multi-layer film; and then (d) orienting the film in at least the machine direction (MD); wherein at least said base layer contains a syndiotactic polystyrene polymer, and wherein said syndiotactic polystyrene polymer is in the form of solid, non-hollow particles during the orienting step (d).

Abstract: A thermoplastic film comprising a core layer comprising about 60 wt % to about 95 wt % of a polylactic acid having a D-lactic acid level from about 1 mol % to about 8 mol %, and about 5 wt % to about 40 wt % of a toughening additive, wherein the core layer comprises the interior of the film.

Abstract: A metallized biaxially oriented film has at least one polypropylene layer and a metallized skin layer. This skin layer is formed from a blend of polymers including syndiotactic polypropylene. The polymer which is blended with the syndiotactic polypropylene may be a butylene-propylene copolymer or a graft copolymer of propylene and maleic anhydride. The film may include a separate non-metallized biaxially oriented film laminated to the metallized biaxially oriented film. The metal layer provides a barrier to oxygen and water vapor. The metallized film can be processed through package forming machines without damage to the metal barrier layer.

Abstract: A method for producing an opaque polymeric film comprises: (a) extruding a base layer comprising a polymeric matrix and at least one cavitating agent; (b) coextruding at least one additional layer on at least one side of the base layer; (c) cooling the coextruded multi-layer film; and then (d) orienting the film in at least the machine direction (MD); wherein at least said base layer contains polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polycarbonate.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film comprising a core layer comprising a polyolefin wherein the core layer comprises the interior of the film; and a first skin layer comprising a silicone grafted polymer, wherein the first skin layer is exterior to the core layer.