Abstract: An elastic drawstring for use in a plastic liner bag is disclosed. The drawstring is elongated and then relaxed to secure the top of the bag to a receptacle and subsequently used to close the bag when filled. The drawstring is formed from an elastomeric polyolefin, preferably a linear low density polyethylene, and contains material comprising polypropylene. The polypropylene addition provides the drawstring with improved modulus or stiffness and improved tensile yield. Improving these properties gives the drawstring a stronger holding force for maintaining the bag in the receptacle and in a closed position when the bag is removed from the receptacle. In addition, the top of the bag has perfed notches at each side that break away to expose the ends of the elastic drawstrings when the consumer stretches the drawstrings around the top of the receptacle. These perfed notches allow for easier manufacturing of the bag.

Abstract: An elastic drawstring for use in a plastic liner bag is disclosed. The drawstring is elongated and then relaxed to secure the top of the bag to a receptacle and subsequently used to close the bag when filled. The drawstring is formed from an elastomeric polyolefin, preferably a linear low density polyethylene, and contains material comprising polypropylene. The polypropylene addition provides the drawstring with improved modulus or stiffness and improved tensile yield. Improving these properties gives the drawstring a stronger holding force for maintaining the bag in the receptacle and in a closed position when the bag is removed from the receptacle. In addition, the top of the bag has perfed notches at each side that break away to expose the ends of the elastic drawstrings when the consumer stretches the drawstrings around the top of the receptacle. These perfed notches allow for easier manufacturing of the bag.

Abstract: An elastic drawstring for use in a plastic liner bag is disclosed. The drawstring is elongated and then relaxed to secure the top of the bag to a receptacle and subsequently used to close the bag when filled. The drawstring is formed from an elastomeric polyolefin, preferably a linear low density polyethylene, and contains material comprising polypropylene. The polypropylene addition provides the drawstring with improved modulus or stiffness and improved tensile yield. Improving these properties gives the drawstring a stronger holding force for maintaining the bag in the receptacle and in a closed position when the bag is removed from the receptacle. In addition, the top of the bag has perfed notches at each side that break away to expose the ends of the elastic drawstrings when the consumer stretches the drawstrings around the top of the receptacle. These perfed notches allow for easier manufacturing of the bag.

Abstract: A three-layer microwavable, plastic wrap having a core layer between a cling layer and a release layer. The cling layer comprises a base resin and an effective amount of a hydrocarbon tackifier to provide sufficient cling to different surfaces such as aluininum, stainless steel, ceramic, plastic and laninated cardboard. The release layer includes an effective amount of an anti-blocking agent to facilitate dispensing of the wrap from a dispensing roll.

Abstract: A three-layer microwaveable, plastic wrap having a core layer between a cling layer and a release layer is disclosed, along with a method for making the plastic wrap. The cling layer comprises a base resin and an effective amount of a tackifier to provide sufficient cling to different surfaces such as, for example, glass, plastic, ceramic, stainless steel laminated cardboard, and aluminum. The release layer includes an effective amount of an anti-blocking agent to facilitate dispensing of the wrap from a dispensing roll.

Abstract: A differential cling film is provided. The differential cling film includes a core layer having a first surface and a second surface. The core layer includes a polyethylene polymer. A high cling layer is provided covering the first surface of the core layer. The high cling layer includes an ultra low density polyethylene and a non-liquid tackifier. A low cling layer is provided covering the second surface of the core layer. The low cling layer includes polyolefin and non-liquid tackifier. A wrapped bale, a method for producing a differential cling film, and a method for wrapping forage is additionally provided.

Abstract: A three-layer microwaveable, plastic wrap having a core layer between a cling layer and a release layer is disclosed, along with a method for making the plastic wrap. The cling layer comprises a base resin and an effective amount of a tackifier to provide sufficient cling to different surfaces such as, for example, glass, plastic, ceramic, stainless steel laminated cardboard, and aluminum. The release layer includes an effective amount of an anti-blocking agent to facilitate dispensing of the wrap from a dispensing roll.

Abstract: A differential cling film is provided. The differential cling film includes a core layer having a first surface and a second surface. The core layer includes a polyethylene polymer. A high cling layer is provided covering the first surface of the core layer. The high cling layer includes an ultra low density polyethylene and a non-liquid tackifier. A low cling layer is provided covering the second surface of the core layer. The low cling layer includes polyolefin and non-liquid tackifier. A wrapped bale, a method for producing a differential cling film, and a method for wrapping forage is additionally provided.

Abstract: A plastic trash bag is disclosed which includes an elastic drawstring. The drawstring may expand to conform to a container over which the bag is placed but does not close the opening of the bag below the circumference at which the opening is formed when retracted.