Abstract: Oxygen barrier copolymers and methods of making the same are disclosed. The oxygen barrier copolymers comprise repeating units derived from vinylidene chloride and oxygen scavenging repeating units. The oxygen scavenging repeating units can comprise oxygen scavenging moieties that are cycloalkenyl. Oxygen barrier compositions, methods of preparing oxygen barrier compositions, and packaging articles comprising oxygen barrier copolymer are also disclosed.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an oxygen scavenging composition, comprising an oxygen scavenging polymer comprising units having structure I: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of —H and —C1-C6 alkyls and n is an integer greater than or equal to 1; and an oxidation catalyst. The oxygen scavenging polymer can be used to form an oxygen scavenging packaging article.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a modified ethylene vinyl alcohol polymer (EVOH) comprising an oxygen scavenging functional group.

Abstract: Herein are disclosed modified vinyl alcohol polymers (mPVOH), wherein the mPVOH can comprise structure VII: 1

Abstract: Herein is disclosed multilayer packaging articles comprising an oxygen barrier layer comprising ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) (an “EVOH oxygen barrier layer”); an oxygen scavenging layer adjacent thereto, wherein the oxygen scavenging layer comprises a polymer comprising an ethylenic backbone and a cycloalkenyl group having structure I: 1

Abstract: Herein are disclosed metal oleate, especially cobalt oleate, masterbatch compositions useful in preparing oxygen scavenging packaging articles, as well as methods of making the masterbatch compositions. In one embodiment, the masterbatch comprises porous beads comprising a first polymer; the metal oleate dispersed in the porous beads; and a second polymer a photoinitiator, in powder form, dispersed on the exteriors of the porous beads. In another embodiment, the masterbatch comprises a metal oleate and a polymer, wherein the metal oleate is in the form of pellets or, a powder, and the polymer is in thug form of a powder dispersed on the exteriors of the pellets or powder. In yet another embodiment, the masterbatch comprises a metal oleate and a polymer, wherein the metal oleate and the polymer are compounded.

Abstract: Oxygen barrier copolymers and methods of making the same are disclosed. The oxygen barrier copolymers comprise repeating units derived from vinylidene chloride and oxygen scavenging repeating units. The oxygen scavenging repeating units can comprise oxygen scavenging moieties that are cycloalkenyl. Oxygen barrier compositions, methods of preparing oxygen barrier compositions, and packaging articles comprising oxygen barrier copolymer are also disclosed.

Abstract: Oxygen scavenging compositions and packaging and methods of producing the same. A first material comprising a blow agent and an oxidizable organic polymer having a polymeric backbone and cyclic olefinic groups is exposed to an elevated temperature and/or pressure sufficient to cause the oxidizable organic polymer to melt and the blow agent to evolve gas, thus creating micro-voids within the polymer material. Such porous oxygen scavenging materials can have a increased oxygen scavenging rate, when compared to oxygen scavenging materials of similar composition that have a non-porous structure.

Abstract: Methods of initiating oxygen scavenging are disclosed herein that rely on heat triggering. An oxygen scavenging composition that comprises an oxidizable organic compound and a transition metal catalyst is heated to an extent sufficient to initiate oxygen scavenging. Heat triggering can take place during the manufacture of a film or a packaging article from an oxygen scavenging composition, or it can take place after the film or packaging article has been manufactured.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an oxygen scavenging composition, comprising (i) an oxygen scavenging polymer comprising units having structure I: wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of —O—, —NCO—, and —NR—, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of —H and —C1-C6 alkyls; (ii) a transition metal oxidation catalyst; and (iii) an energy-absorbing compound selected from the group consisting of microwave reactive materials and photoinitiators having a wavelength of maximum absorption of electromagnetic radiation from about 200 nm to about 750 nm. The oxygen scavenging composition can be used to form an oxygen scavenging packaging article.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an oxygen scavenging composition, comprising (i) an oxygen scavenging polymer comprising structure I:

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an oxygen scavenging composition, comprising an oxygen scavenging polymer comprising units having structure I: 1

Abstract: Oxygen scavenging materials incorporated into or attached to a package such as a gable-top or rectangular carton, used to package foods, beverages or other oxygen sensitive materials, and thereby increase shelf-life by decreasing oxygen in the headspace of the package, and decreasing oxidation of the packaged product.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an oxygen scavenging composition, comprising (i) an oxygen scavenging polymer comprising units having structure I: 1

Abstract: The disclosed invention is directed to an oxygen scavenging composition that comprises at least one oxygen scavenging polymer and at least one vinyl crosslinker. The oxygen scavenging polymer comprises a polymeric backbone, at least two backbone crosslinking functional groups that are carbon-carbon double bonds in the backbone and at least one cyclic organic moiety having from 5 to 9 carbon atoms in its ring, and at least one carbon-carbon double bond in its ring. The vinyl crosslinker comprises at least two functional groups that are capable of reacting with the crosslinking functional groups of the oxygen scavenging polymer. Vinyl crosslinkers that can be used include styrene and methyl acrylate, among others.

Abstract: Oxygen scavenging materials incorporated into or attached to a package such as a gable-top or rectangular carton, used to package foods, beverages or other oxygen sensitive materials, and thereby increase shelf-life by decreasing oxygen in the headspace of the package, and decreasing oxidation of the packaged product.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a blend of a neat oxygen scavenging polymer and a second polymer. The blend can be prepared by extrusion of a neat formulation of the oxygen scavenging polymer and the second polymer. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the neat formulation of the oxygen scavenging polymer, and packaging articles prepared from the blend. In addition, compositions comprising a branched oxygen scavenging polymer and a second polymer are disclosed, as well as packaging articles prepared from such compositions.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition or system is provided comprising an oxygen scavenging material, a photoinitiator, and at least one catalyst effective in catalyzing an oxygen scavenging reaction, wherein the photoinitiator comprises a benzophenone derivative containing at least two benzophenone moieties. A film, a multi-phase composition, a multi-layer composition, a multi-layer film, an article comprising the oxygen scavenging composition, a method for preparing the oxygen scavenging composition, and a method for scavenging oxygen are also provided. Non-extractable benzophenone derivative photoinitiators and methods for preparing same are also provided.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition that can be either thermoplastic or thermoset, and that comprises at least one oxygen scavenging polymer and at least one curing agent is disclosed. The oxygen scavenging polymer comprises a polymeric backbone, at least two curing functional groups that are terminal groups and at least one oxygen scavenging cyclic moiety having from 5 to 9 carbon atoms in its ring and at least one carbon-carbon double bond in its ring. The curing functional groups of the oxygen scavenging polymer can be independently selected from hydroxyl groups, amino groups, carboxylic groups, sulfonic groups, and epoxy groups. The curing agent comprises at least two functional groups that are capable of reacting with the curing functional groups of the oxygen scavenging polymer.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an oxygen barrier composition comprising ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH), an oxygen scavenging polymer, and a transition metal salt. The composition can be in the form of a physical blend or a cross-linked blend, and can further comprise a compatibilizer, a transesterification catalyst, or both. Also disclosed is a packaging article comprising at least one high oxygen barrier layer comprising the blend of EVOH, the oxygen scavenging polymer, and the transition metal salt. The packaging article can be a single-layer or a multilayer article, and can be flexible or rigid. A multilayer packaging article can further comprise a structural layer or layers, an oxygen barrier layer, an oxygen scavenging layer, an oxygen permeable layer or layers, or an adhesive layer or layers, among others. In addition, herein is disclosed a method of making the blend of EVOH, the oxygen scavenging polymer, and the transition metal salt, comprising providing and blending the materials.