Abstract: A polymer composition [composition (M)], said composition (M) comprising i) at least one polyglycolic acid polymer [polymer (PGA)] and ii) at least one amorphous polyester [polymer (APES)], said polymer (APES) being present in the composition (M) in an amount of at least 0.10 and of at most 45 wt %, with respect to the combined weight of polymer (PGA) and polymer (APES). Method of making such composition and method of producing a multilayer stretched product from such composition.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an improved PVDC composition including certain dienophiles qualified for food contact, which possess an optimized balance of effectiveness in preventing discoloration upon exposure to radiation, with no negative impact on the barrier properties, in particular sorbate esters of formula (I), wherein R1 is a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group, preferably a C1-C6 alkyl group, to layers made therefrom, to multi-layer assemblies comprising the same, and to the use of said assemblies for packaging, in particular for packaging foodstuffs.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an improved PVDC composition including certain dienophiles qualified for food contact, which possess an optimized balance of effectiveness in preventing discoloration upon exposure to radiation, with no negative impact on the barrier properties, in particular sorbate esters of formula (I), wherein R1 is a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group, preferably a C1-C6 alkyl group, to layers made therefrom, to multi-layer assemblies comprising the same, and to the use of said assemblies for packaging, in particular for packaging foodstuffs.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an improved PVDC composition including certain cinnamate dienophiles qualified for food contact, which possess an optimized balance of effectiveness in preventing discoloration upon exposure to radiation, with no negative impact on the barrier properties, in particular cinnamates of formula (I), wherein: —each of R1, R2, R3, equal to or different from each other, is H or a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group, to layers made therefrom, to multi-layer assemblies comprising the same, and to the use of said assemblies for packaging, in particular for packaging foodstuffs.

Abstract: Process for preparing a composition of a vinylidene chloride polymer and at least one ?-caprolactone polymer according to which: a) during the preparation of the vinylidene chloride polymer by polymerization of the vinylidene chloride and at least one comonomer that is copolymerizable with it, at least one ?-caprolactone polymer, preformed in a medium other than that of the vinylidene chloride polymerization, is added; and b) optionally, in addition, at least one ?-caprolactone polymer is added to the vinylidene chloride polymer isolated at the end of step a). Process for preparing articles, in particular films, which includes the use of a composition prepared by the aforementioned process. Single-layer or multilayer film comprising said composition and packaging or bag formed from this 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: A compostion comprising: at least one copolymer (A) of vinylidene chloride and of at least one comonomer copolymerizable therewith selected from butyl acrylates; and from 1 to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one polymeric plasticizer (B) selected from polyesters derived from a polycondensation reaction of at least one aliphatic polycarboxylic acid and at least one polyhydroxylated aliphatic alcohol. The composition is suitable for the preparation of mono- or multi-layer films for the packaging of food products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition of at least one vinylidene chloride polymer, a process for preparing such a composition, a process for preparing articles, in particular films, which includes the use of such a composition and also the film comprising such a composition and the packaging or bag formed from this 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: 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: Process for preparing a composition of a vinylidene chloride polymer and at least one ?-caprolactone polymer according to which: a) during the preparation of the vinylidene chloride polymer by polymerization of the vinylidene chloride and at least one comonomer that is copolymerizable with it, at least one ?-caprolactone polymer, preformed in a medium other than that of the vinylidene chloride polymerization, is added; and b) optionally, in addition, at least one ?-caprolactone polymer is added to the vinylidene chloride polymer isolated at the end of step a). Process for preparing articles, in particular films, which includes the use of a composition prepared by the aforementioned process. Single-layer or multilayer film comprising said composition and packaging or bag formed from this film.