Abstract: A multilayer sheet, which is particularly well adapted for use as as a label sleeve on carbonated beverage containers, includes first and second coextruded unfoamed layers of polymer compositions each consisting essentially of polyolefin, polystyrene and a compatibility agent. The polyolefin and polystyrene are in a weight ratio in the range of about 30/70 to 70/30, and the compatibility agent is in the amount of about 5% to 10% by total weight. A pigment in the amount of about 10% to 15% by total weight may be included in one or both of the coextruded layers. The polyolefin preferably is selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polyethylene and mixtures thereof, and the compatibility agent preferably comprises a styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer. One of the unfoamed layers preferably is thicker and of higher strength than the other layer, while the other layer has a smooth uniform exterior surface.

Abstract: A plastic sheet for packaging meat products such as bacon that consists essentially of a laminate of first and second sheet substrates. The first substrate is a coextruded polystyrene substrate that consists of a non-foam layer and a foam layer that is thinner than the non-foam layer. The second substrate is a coextruded polystyrene substrate that consists of a non-foam layer and a foam layer that is thicker than the non-foam layer. The first and second substrates are secured to each other with the foam layers facing each other. The first substrate provides toughness and a smooth surface for printing information to be visible within the meat product package, and the second substrate provides stiffness at light weight.

Abstract: A multilayer sheet, which is particularly well adapted for use as as a label sleeve on carbonated beverage containers, includes first and second coextruded unfoamed layers of polymer compositions each consisting essentially of polyolefin, polystyrene and a compatibility agent. The polyolefin and polystyrene are in a weight ratio in the range of about 30/70 to 70/30, and the compatibility agent is in the amount of about 5% to 10% by total weight. A pigment in the amount of about 10% to 15% by total weight may be included in one or both of the coextruded layers. The polyolefin preferably is selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polyethylene and mixtures thereof, and the compatibility agent preferably comprises a styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer. One of the unfoamed layers preferably is thicker and of higher strength than the other layer, while the other layer has a smooth uniform exterior surface.

Abstract: A coextruded label material is provided which comprises a styrenic unfoamed layer and a styrenic foam layer wherein the styrenic unfoamed layer is the predominant portion as contrasted to the styrenic foam layer. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, an additional clear or translucent unfoamed plastic layer is adhered to the unfoamed layer with printing interposed between the unfoamed layers. Printing is provided on the unfoamed layer of the coextruded material or other side of the additional clear or translucent unfoamed layer. A container package is provided wherein a label is cut from the label material and wrapped about a hollow container.

Abstract: A carrier for a container package holding an array of cans each of which has an annular bead on the upper end thereof comprising a sheet of flexible plastic material having a plurality of openings forming an array for receiving the ends of the cans and at least one film of plastic material coextensive with the sheet and bonded to the periphery of the sheet. The sheet is made as a coextruded sheet comprising a first relatively thicker layer and a second relatively thin layer adjacent the film. The second layer has a melting point lower than that of the first layer or the film and facilitates the bonding of the film to the sheet by heat. In a modified form two layers of film are bonded to the sheet.

Abstract: A degradable bottle and can carrier comprising a body having a plurality of openings for receiving the bottles or cans. The body is made of a plastic material which is degradable upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation. A water soluble ultraviolet absorber is applied to the exposed surface of the carrier such that the carrier is protected from degrading under ultraviolet radiation until such time that the carrier is discarded and becomes wet by rainfall, water or snow.