Abstract: A polymeric film includes a polyester substrate layer and a heat-sealable polymeric layer disposed on one surface of the polyester substrate layer. In some cases, the heat-sealable polymeric layer includes a copolyester A having a glass transition temperature Tg(A) in an amount WA and a copolyester B having a glass transition temperature Tg(B) in an amount WB. In certain cases, (i) WA>WB; (ii) WA is at least 50 wt % by total weight of the heat-sealable polymeric layer; (iii) WB is at least 10 wt % by total weight of the heat-sealable polymeric layer; (iv) Tg(A)>Tg(B); (v) Tg(B) is in the range of ?35° C. to ?10° C.; and (vi) Tg(A) is in the range of ?15° C. to 5° C.

Abstract: A polymeric film comprising a polyester substrate layer and a heat-scalable polymeric layer disposed on one surface of said polyester substrate layer, wherein the heat-scalable polymeric layer comprises copolyester A having a glass transition temperature Tg(A) in an amount WA and copolyester B having a glass transition temperature Tg(B) in an amount WB, wherein: (i) WA>WB; (ii) WA is at least 50 wt % by total weight of the heat-scalable polymeric layer; (iii) WB is at least 10 wt % by total weight of the heat-scalable polymeric layer; (iv) Tg(A)>Tg(B); (v) Tg(B) is in the range of ?35° C. to ?10° C.; and (vi) Tg(A) is preferably in the range of ?15° C. to 5° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a copolymer that includes a repeat unit containing a flavorant-containing pendant and a salt-containing repeating unit. In addition, a comestible, a smoking composition, a smoking article, a smokeless tobacco composition and a heatable or combustible product are provided which incorporate one or more of the flavorant-containing copolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a copolymer that includes a repeat unit containing a flavorant-containing pendant and a salt-containing repeating unit. In addition, a comestible, a smoking composition, a smoking article, a smokeless tobacco composition and a heatable or combustible product are provided which incorporate one or more of the flavorant-containing copolymer.

Abstract: A soft, chewable and orally dissolvable and/or disintegrable product includes a biopolymer-sugar based matrix and botanical powder dispersed throughout the biopolymer-sugar based matrix. The biopolymer-sugar based matrix includes at least one biopolymer, at least one sugar and optional additives. Soft, chewable and orally dissolvable and/or disintegrable product can also include flavor beads.

Abstract: A soft, chewable and orally dissolvable and/or disintegrable product includes a biopolymer-sugar based matrix and botanical powder dispersed throughout the biopolymer-sugar based matrix. The biopolymer-sugar based matrix includes at least one biopolymer, at least one sugar and optional additives. Soft, chewable and orally dissolvable and/or disintegrable product can also include flavor beads.

Abstract: A composite film includes a) a self-supporting layer of a polymer film (such as a polyester), b) an optional primer layer on the polymer film layer, wherein the primer layer includes a PVdX (X being halo), acrylic or vinyl resin; and c) a layer of heat seal composition on the primer layer, wherein the heat seal composition includes a polyolefin plastomer (POP) resin and a tackifier that constitutes at least 20 wt % of the heat seal composition. The composite film may be formed by applying a coating composition including the heat seal composition in a solvent to a primer layer on the polymer film or directly on the polymer film in absence of the optional primer layer, and then evaporating the solvent. The composite film may be heat-sealed to a surface of a container or a self-supporting film.

Abstract: A heat-sealable composite film comprising an oriented polyester substrate layer having a first and second surface is provided. Disposed on the first surface of the substrate layer is a heat- sealable polymeric coating layer comprising a styrenic linear block copolymer thermoplastic elastomer, an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer and a tackifying resin. Also described is a sealed container comprising a receptacle containing a food product, and a lid formed from said heat-sealable composite film.

Abstract: A composite film comprising a of amide substrate layer having a first and second surface, and a primer coating layer disposed on the first surface of the substrate layer, wherein the primer coating layer is derived from a composition comprising an acid copolymer resin, an organic crosslinker and an acid catalyst. A heat-sealable coating is applied on the primer.

Abstract: A composite film includes a) a self-supporting layer of a polymer film (such as a polyester), b) an optional primer layer on the polymer film layer, wherein the primer layer includes a PVdX (X being halo), acrylic or vinyl resin; and c) a layer of heat seal composition on the primer layer, wherein the heat seal composition includes a polyolefin plastomer (POP) resin and a tackifier that constitutes at least 20 wt % of the heat seal composition. The composite film may be formed by applying a coating composition including the heat seal composition in a solvent to a primer layer on the polymer film or directly on the polymer film in absence of the optional primer layer, and then evaporating the solvent. The composite film may be heat-sealed to a surface of a container or a self-supporting film.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a blade for a tape measure, wherein the blade comprises an elongate metal substrate and further comprises at least one oriented polyamide protective film. The oriented polyamide protective film comprises an oriented polyamide substrate film and may comprise a heat-sealable polymeric coating layer.

Abstract: A soft, chewable and orally dissolvable and/or disintegrable product includes a biopolymer-sugar based matrix and botanical powder dispersed throughout the biopolymer-sugar based matrix. The biopolymer-sugar based matrix includes at least one biopolymer, at least one sugar and optional additives. Soft, chewable and orally dissolvable and/or disintegrable product can also include flavor beads.

Abstract: Disclosed is a copolymer that includes a repeat unit containing a flavorant-containing pendant and a salt-containing repeating unit. In addition, a comestible, a smoking composition, a smoking article, a smokeless tobacco composition and a heatable or combustible product are provided which incorporate one or more of the flavorant-containing copolymer.

Abstract: A composite film includes a) a self-supporting layer of a polymer film (such as a polyester), b) an optional primer layer on the polymer film layer, wherein the primer layer includes a PVdX (X being halo), acrylic or vinyl resin; and c) a layer of heat seal composition on the primer layer, wherein the heat seal composition includes a polyolefin plastomer (POP) resin and a tackifier that constitutes at least 20 wt % of the heat seal composition. The composite film may be formed by applying a coating composition including the heat seal composition in a solvent to a primer layer on the polymer film or directly on the polymer film in absence of the optional primer layer, and then evaporating the solvent. The composite film may be heat-sealed to a surface of a container or a self-supporting film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a copolymer that includes a repeat unit containing a flavorant-containing pendant and a salt-containing repeating unit. In addition, a comestible, a smoking composition, a smoking article, a smokeless tobacco composition and a heatable or combustible product are provided which incorporate one or more of the flavorant-containing copolymer.

Abstract: A soft, chewable and orally dissolvable and/or disintegrable product includes a biopolymer-sugar based matrix and botanical powder dispersed throughout the biopolymer-sugar based matrix. The biopolymer-sugar based matrix includes at least one biopolymer, at least one sugar and optional additives. Soft, chewable and orally dissolvable and/or disintegrable product can also include flavor beads.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of producing a composite film that includes a biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate film substrate layer and a crosslinked layer on a surface thereof, wherein the crosslinked layer comprises a reaction product of a functionalized ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer comprising multiple COOH groups per molecule, wherein the functionalized ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer comprises 10-50 weight % of vinyl acetate monomer units and an organic crosslinker comprising multiple reactive groups per molecule, wherein the organic crosslinker is a melamine, said reactive groups being reactive with the COOH groups. The method also includes applying a solution comprising the functionalized ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and the organic crosslinker in an organic solvent or mixture thereof to the biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate film substrate, followed by drying to form the crosslinked layer.

Abstract: A process for preparing a filter plug for a smoking article, such as a cigarette, includes: (a) freeze-drying a solution of a biopolymer to form a structure; and (b) cutting the structure to a predetermined dimension, to thereby prepare a filter plug for a smoking article. Another process for preparing a filter plug for a smoking article, such as a cigarette, includes: (a) extruding a mixture of a foaming agent and a biopolymer comprising a protein to form a structure; and (b) cutting the structure to a predetermined dimension, to thereby form a filter plug for a smoking article.

Abstract: A soft, chewable and orally dissolvable and/or disintegrable product includes a biopolymer-sugar based matrix and botanical powder dispersed throughout the biopolymer-sugar based matrix. The biopolymer-sugar based matrix includes at least one biopolymer, at least one sugar and optional additives. Soft, chewable and orally dissolvable and/or disintegrable product can also include flavor beads.

Abstract: Disclosed is a smoking article containing a rod containing a smokable composition, an optional wrapper for the rod, and at least one polymer or oligomer comprising monomer units of a polycarboxylic acid ester disposed on or in the rod, the wrapper, or both. The polycarboxylic acid ester contains an acid moiety having at least two carboxylic groups, and at least two alcohol moieties independently selected from those corresponding to a cycloalkyl alcohol or an aryl alcohol. The cycloalkyl alcohol or aryl alcohol is a flavorant, or chemesthetic agent, or both. In addition, a method for the controlled release of these flavorant or chemesthetic agents is described, which comprises pyrolyzing at least one polymer or oligomer.