Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-layered matte film comprising at last one layer of a coating comprising the condensation reaction product of the combination of a polyalkylimine and an acetoacetonate (“AcAc”)-functional material or an oxirane-functional material, each comprising an ethenic unsaturation group, the coating adhered to a sealant film layer; a sealant layer comprising a polyolefin and having a Tm within the range of from 120° C. to 170° C.; and a Flexural Modulus within the range from 500 to 1200 MPa; a core polypropylene layer; and a matte layer between the sealant layer and core layer, the matte layer comprising a blend of at least two incompatible polymers such that the Haze is at least 50%.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process to produce a laminate comprises coating at least an outer surface of a dynamically vulcanized alloy film with an adhesive composition to produce the laminate, wherein the adhesive layer has a thickness of less than or equal to about 5 microns, wherein the dynamically vulcanized alloy film comprises a thermoplastic elastomer composition containing a thermoplastic resin as a continuous phase, and a rubber composition dispersed therein, as a dispersed phase. A laminate and a pneumatic tire comprising the laminate are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coated thermoplastic film and a method of making the coated film, wherein at least one side of the film is coated with a coating composition, the coating composition comprising the reaction product of a polyalkyleneimine having at least primary nitrogens, and an epoxide compound having at least one epoxide moiety and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of at least 200 g/mole. The weight of the dried coating compound on each side of the film is within the range from 0.005 g/m2 to 0.100 g/m2, and is especially useful in coating films to allow for printability when the film surface will be exposed to high levels of silicon that might come from, for example, release paper/films.

Abstract: This invention provides a polymer film coating for use preferably with cold glue labels, particularly on the adhesive-receiving side of a label film. The coating includes a filler component and a binder component, at least one of which is hydrophobic. The coating imparts water resistance and solvent resistance to an adhered label, thereby improving resistance to label removal due to moisture or water contact. A coated label and method of applying the coating to a label film are also included.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-layered matte film comprising at last one layer of a coating comprising the condensation reaction product of the combination of a polyalkylimine and an acetoacetonate (“AcAc”)-functional material or an oxirane-functional material, each comprising an ethenic unsaturation group, the coating adhered to a sealant film layer; a sealant layer comprising a polyolefin and having a Tm, within the range of from 120° C. to 170° C.; and a Flexural Modulus within the range from 500 to 1200 MPa; a core polypropylene layer; and a matte layer between the sealant layer and core layer, the matte layer comprising a blend of at least two incompatible polymers such that the Haze is at least 50%.

Abstract: A coated thermoplastic film and a method of making the coated film, wherein at least one side of the film is coated with a coating composition, the coating composition comprising the reaction product of a polyalkyleneimine having at least primary nitrogens, and an epoxide compound having at least one epoxide moiety and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of at least 200 g/mole. The weight of the dried coating compound on each side of the film is within the range from 0.005 g/m2 to 0.100 g/m2, and is especially useful in coating films to allow for printability when the film surface will be exposed to high levels of silicon that might come from, for example, release paper/films.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process to produce a laminate comprises coating at least an outer surface of a dynamically vulcanized alloy film with an adhesive composition to produce the laminate, wherein the adhesive layer has a thickness of less than or equal to about 5 microns, wherein the dynamically vulcanized alloy film comprises a thermoplastic elastomer composition containing a thermoplastic resin as a continuous phase, and a rubber composition dispersed therein, as a dispersed phase. A laminate and a pneumatic tire comprising the laminate are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coated thermoplastic film is disclosed. The film includes a polymeric substrate and a first coating layer. The polymeric substrate includes a first skin layer. The first coating layer on the first side of the first skin layer includes at least a first filler component. The filler component has a particular particle size relative to the open-cell, closed-cell or uncavitated structure of the first skin layer. Films and labels having improved balance of properties are described.

Abstract: Provided is a composition, preferably VOC-free, comprising the condensation product of a polyalkylimine and one or more amine-reactive molecules, and films coated with the condensation product. The coatings are applied to the films to provide a dried coating weight of less than 0.30 g/m2. Preferred amine-reactive molecules include acetylacetonate, methyl acetonate, ethyl acetoacetonate, glycidyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a polymer film coating for use preferably with cold glue labels, particularly on the adhesive-receiving side of a label film The coating includes a filler component and a binder component, at least one of which is hydrophobic. The coating imparts water resistance and solvent resistance to an adhered label, thereby improving resistance to label removal due to moisture or water contact. A coated label and method of applying the coating to a label film are also included.

Abstract: Multilayer polymer films are described. The films include an oriented polymeric substrate wherein a print-side skin layer of the substrate has a surface roughness, Ra, ?12.0 ?m. The films also include a metal layer in surface contact with the print side of the polymeric substrate, a primer composition in surface contact with the metal layer, and a printable topcoat layer in surface contact with the primer composition. Pressure-sensitive label structures and methods of making such films are also described.

Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing a film including the steps of providing a polymer substrate, depositing a metal layer on the polymer substrate in a metallization chamber, removing the metallized film from the metallization chamber, and applying a topcoat to said metal layer within 1 week of depositing the metal layer on the polymer substrate. A film produced by such a method exhibits improved barrier properties, such as improved water-vapor transmission rates.

Abstract: This invention provides a coated thermoplastic film label comprising a first skin layer comprising a thermoplastic wherein the first skin layer has a first side and a second side, wherein the first skin layer is voided and wherein the first side has an open-cell structure; a core layer comprising a polyolefin, wherein the core layer has a first side and a second side, and the first side of the core layer is adjacent to the second side of the first skin layer; and a second skin layer comprising a polyolefin, wherein the second skin layer has a first side and a second side, the first side of the second skin layer is adjacent to the second side of the core layer, wherein the second side of the second skin layer has a closed-cell structure and wherein the second side is suitable for a surface treatment selected from the group consisting of flame, corona, and plasma treatment; metallization, coating, printing; and combinations thereof, and an inorganic coating on the first side of the first skin layer.

Abstract: A cationically stabilizable amino-functional polymer having a number-average molecular weight of >3000, exists in the presence of water as a solution or stable emulsion only when the pH is ?8. Upon drying the polymer contains ethenically unsaturated moieties selected from the group consisting of acrylic, methacrylic, and enamine. The polymer is useful to promote adhesion of curable inks and other coatings for plastic film. The invention further relates to a plastic film comprising such polymer.

Abstract: This invention provides a coated thermoplastic film label comprising a first skin layer comprising a thermoplastic wherein the first skin layer has a first side and a second side, wherein the first skin layer is voided and wherein the first side has an open-cell structure; a core layer comprising a polyolefin, wherein the core layer has a first side and a second side, and the first side of the core layer is adjacent to the second side of the first skin layer; and a second skin layer comprising a polyolefin, wherein the second skin layer has a first side and a second side, the first side of the second skin layer is adjacent to the second side of the core layer, wherein the second side of the second skin layer has a closed-cell structure and wherein the second side is suitable for a surface treatment selected from the group consisting of flame, corona, and plasma treatment; metallization, coating, printing; and combinations thereof, and an inorganic coating on the first side of the first skin layer.

Abstract: A cationically stabilizable amino-functional polymer having a number-average molecular weight of >3000, exists in the presence of water as a solution or stable emulsion only when the pH is ≦8. Upon drying the polymer contains ethenically unsaturated moieties selected from the group consisting of acrylic, methacrylic, and enamine. The polymer is useful to promote adhesion of curable inks and other coatings for plastic film. The invention further relates to a plastic film comprising such polymer.

Abstract: A cationically stabilized emulsion polymer is disclosed which comprises a combination of at least one polymerizable monomer which is uncharged or positively charged in an aqueous solution having a pH between 1 and 8, polymerized in the presence of at least one water-soluble polymer having a number-average molecular weight greater than 5000 which comprises a moiety selected from the group consisting of primary amines, secondary amines, tertiary amines and quaternary ammonium salts. Coating compositions containing the cationically stabilized emulsion polymer and plastic films thus coated are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cationically stabilized emulsion polymer is disclosed which comprises a combination of at least one polymerizable monomer which is uncharged or positively charged in an aqueous solution having a pH between 1 and 8, polymerized in the presence of at least one water-soluble polymer having a number-average molecular weight greater than 5000 which comprises a moiety selected from the group consisting of primary amines, secondary amines, tertiary amines and quaternary ammonium salts. Coating compositions containing the cationically stabilized emulsion polymer and plastic films thus coated are also disclosed.

Abstract: A laminated multilayer film substrate for use in the production of banknotes having an oriented polypropylene core layer and at least one high density polyethylene layer on each side of the oriented polypropylene layer. The core layer may contain microcavities formed by the addition of a cavitating agent. The outer surfaces of the multilayer film substrate are coated with one or more epoxy layers, filed or unfilled, and one or more antistatic layers. The resultant films exhibit good embossability, dead-fold characteristics and other properties, making them highly suited for the production of bank notes and other security documents.

Abstract: A laminated multilayer film substrate for use in the production of banknotes having an oriented polypropylene core layer and at least one high density polyethylene layer on each side of the oriented polypropylene layer. The core layer contains microcavities formed by the addition of a cavitating agent. The resultant films exhibit good embossability, dead-fold characteristics and other properties, making them highly suited for the production of bank notes and other security documents.