Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and articles including polyamide-6 or low-density polyethylene and a branched polyamide.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a laminate film for protecting oxygen-sensitive materials. The laminate film includes an ethylene vinyl alcohol polymer layer and an oxygen scavenging layer. The oxygen scavenging layer includes a first polyamide, a second polyamide, and a metal salt catalyst. The first polyamide includes a crystallizable polyamide homopolymer, a crystallizable polyamide copolymer, or a blend thereof. The second polyamide includes an m-xylylene diamine moiety, an isophthalic acid moiety, and a polyamide monomeric diacid precursor moiety.

Abstract: Compositions of polyamide resins containing a low level of polyamide 66 comonomer are provided, which are useful in producing blown films. A method of forming a blown film includes: extruding a polyamide copolymer to form a polyamide film. The polyamide copolymer is formed from a mixture of caprolactam and hexamethylenediamine adipate where the caprolactam comprises from 85 mol. % to 99 mol. % of the total moles of caprolactam and hexamethylenediamine adipate.

Abstract: Heat sealable food packaging films, methods for the production thereof, and food packages comprising heat sealable food packaging films are provided. The heat sealable food packaging film includes a humidity-dependent permeable film having a moisture vapor transmission rate that increases with an increase in relative humidity (RH). An outer coating comprises a coating material on at least one surface of the humidity-dependent permeable film. The coating material is selected from a nanoclay dispersed in a poly-vinylidene chloride (PVdC) polymer or a stretchable urethane polymer, a stretchable acrylic polymer, or a combination of stretchable urethane polymer and stretchable acrylic polymer. The coating material may further comprise an anti-blocking agent. The heat sealable food packaging film is biaxially oriented.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a laminate film for protecting oxygen-sensitive materials. The laminate film includes an ethylene vinyl alcohol polymer layer and an oxygen scavenging layer. The oxygen scavenging layer includes a first polyamide, a second polyamide, and a metal salt catalyst. The first polyamide includes a crystallizable polyamide homopolymer, a crystallizable polyamide copolymer, or a blend thereof. The second polyamide includes an m-xylylene diamine moiety, an isophthalic acid moiety, and a polyamide monomeric diacid precursor moiety.

Abstract: Compositions of polyamide resins containing a low level of polyamide 66 comonomer are provided, which are useful in producing blown films. A method of forming a blown film includes: extruding a polyamide copolymer to form a polyamide film. The polyamide copolymer is formed from a mixture of caprolactam and hexamethylenediamine adipate where the caprolactam comprises from 85 mol. % to 99 mol. % of the total moles of caprolactam and hexamethylenediamine adipate.

Abstract: Heat sealable food packaging films, methods for the production thereof, and food packages comprising heat sealable food packaging films are provided. The heat sealable food packaging film includes a humidity-dependent permeable film having a moisture vapor transmission rate that increases with an increase in relative humidity (RH). An outer coating comprises a coating material on at least one surface of the humidity-dependent permeable film. The coating material is selected from a nanoclay dispersed in a poly-vinylidene chloride (PVdC) polymer or a stretchable urethane polymer, a stretchable acrylic polymer, or a combination of stretchable urethane polymer and stretchable acrylic polymer. The coating material may further comprise an anti-blocking agent. The heat sealable food packaging film is biaxially oriented.

Abstract: High barrier multilayer films are disclosed that incorporate a selectively permeable outer layer and a moisture barrier nanocomposite membrane. More particularly, insulation facing materials and insulation articles can incorporate an insulation facing material having a variable vapor barrier. The facing materials can include a moisture barrier membrane that incorporates a nanoclay.

Abstract: High barrier multilayer films incorporating a biodegradable polymer layer. More particularly, biodegradable multilayer films for use as book coverings and packaging materials. The multilayer films have excellent moisture barrier and curl resistance properties.

Abstract: High barrier multilayer films incorporating a biodegradable polymer layer. More particularly, biodegradable insulation facing materials and insulation articles incorporating a biodegradable polymer layer. The structures have excellent barrier properties and superior mechanical strength.

Abstract: Heat sealable food packaging films, methods for the production thereof, and food packages comprising heat sealable food packaging films are provided. The heat sealable food packaging film includes a humidity-dependent permeable film having a moisture vapor transmission rate that increases with an increase in relative humidity (RH). An outer coating comprises a coating material on at least one surface of the humidity-dependent permeable film. The coating material is selected from a nanoclay dispersed in a poly-vinylidene chloride (PVdC) polymer or a stretchable urethane polymer, a stretchable acrylic polymer, or a combination of stretchable urethane polymer and stretchable acrylic polymer. The coating material may further comprise an anti-blocking agent. The heat sealable food packaging film is biaxially oriented.

Abstract: Embodiments of films and methods for making the films are provided. The film comprises a fluoropolymer layer having a surface and comprising a melt processable fluoropolymer and a functionalized polymer dispersed throughout the fluoropolymer layer. A portion of the functionalized polymer is disposed at the surface of the fluoropolymer layer for bonding to a second layer.

Abstract: Embodiments of photovoltaic back sheet laminates, photovoltaic modules containing photovoltaic back sheet laminates, and methods for making photovoltaic back sheet laminates are provided. The photovoltaic back sheet laminate comprises a first outer laminate section comprising an inner EVA layer, an outer EVA layer, and a pigmented core layer that is disposed between the inner and outer EVA layers. The pigmented core layer has a composition different than the inner and outer EVA layers. A second outer laminate section comprises a weatherable film. A mid-layer of polymer film is disposed between the first and second outer laminate sections.

Abstract: High barrier multilayer films are disclosed that incorporate a selectively permeable outer layer and a moisture barrier nanocomposite membrane. More particularly, insulation facing materials and insulation articles can incorporate an insulation facing material having a variable vapor barrier. The facing materials can include a moisture barrier membrane that incorporates a nanoclay.

Abstract: High barrier multilayer films incorporating a biodegradable polymer layer. More particularly, biodegradable multilayer films for use as book coverings and packaging materials. The multilayer films have excellent moisture barrier and curl resistance properties.

Abstract: High barrier multilayer films incorporating a biodegradable polymer layer. More particularly, biodegradable insulation facing materials and insulation articles incorporating a biodegradable polymer layer. The structures have excellent barrier properties and superior mechanical strength.

Abstract: A multilayered packaging film having good antifog performance that is suitable for use in food packaging. The multilayered film comprises a nylon film having first and second surfaces; a sealant film positioned on the first surface of the nylon film, either directly on the first surface of the nylon film or via an intermediate adhesive; an antifog composition contained within at least part of the sealant film or coated on a surface of the sealant film opposite the nylon film; and a protective film applied onto the second surface of the nylon film.

Abstract: Oxygen barrier films having a greatly improved dynamic coefficient of friction, and specifically, oxygen barrier films having an exceptionally low dynamic coefficient of friction, reduced moisture sensitivity and good oxygen barrier properties over a wide range of relative humidities. The low coefficient of friction is obtained by using film layers which are blends of a polyamide component and a high density polyethylene which surround an oxygen barrier layer, such as an ethylene vinyl alcohol layer.

Abstract: A multilayered packaging film having good antifog performance that is suitable for use in food packaging. The multilayered film comprises a nylon film having first and second surfaces; a silicone oil on the first surface of the nylon film; and a sealant film on the second surface of the nylon film, either directly or via an intermediate adhesive tie layer. An antifog composition is either contained within at least part of the sealant film or is coated on a surface of the sealant film opposite the nylon film. The silicone oil effectively blocks the migration of the antifog composition into the nylon film when the multilayered film is stored in roll form.

Abstract: A multilayered packaging film having good antifog performance that is suitable for use in food packaging. The multilayered film comprises an outer film attached to an inner film, which outer film is a combination of a first nylon layer, an ethylene vinyl alcohol layer attached to a surface of the first nylon layer and a second nylon layer attached to the ethylene vinyl alcohol layer. The inner film is a combination of a third nylon layer having a silicone oil on a first surface of the third nylon layer, and a sealant film on a second surface of the third nylon layer, attached either directly or via an intermediate adhesive layer. An antifog composition is either contained within the sealant film or is coated on a surface of the sealant film opposite the third nylon layer. The silicone oil effectively blocks the migration of the antifog composition into an adjacent nylon layer when the multilayered film is stored in roll form.