Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesives can be formed using gamma irradiation. One embodiment is a pressure sensitive adhesive which is a polymeric reaction product formed by gamma ray irradiation of an emulsion composition. The emulsion composition includes water; (meth)acrylate monomer material; polar, free-radically polymerizable material that is copolymerizable with the (meth)acrylate monomer material; and at least one emulsifier.

Abstract: An article of manufacture includes an oxygen scavenger and a zeolite. The article can be in the form of e.g. a film or sealing compound. A package can be made from the article for containing an oxygen-sensitive article such as food. The zeolite reduces migration of odor causing by-products of the oxygen scavenging process. A method of making an article of manufacture having reduced migration of by-products of an oxygen scavenging reaction includes providing an article including an oxygen scavenger and a zeolite; and exposing the article to actinic radiation.

Abstract: A heat-sealable multilayer film comprising: (a) an upper heat-sealable layer comprising (I) an ethylene polymer, copolymer, or terpolymer and (ii) a particulate, crosslinked hydrocarbyl-substituted polysiloxane having a mean particle size of from about 0.5 &mgr;m to about 20.0 &mgr;m, as a combined slip agent and antiblocking agent; (b) an intermediate core layer comprising a propylene polymer; and (c) a lower heat-sealable layer consisting essentially of (I) an ethylene polymer, copolymer, or terpolymer, (ii) a particulate, crosslinked hydrocarbyl-substituted polysiloxane having a mean particle size of from about 0.5 &mgr;m to about 20.0 &mgr;m, as a combined slip agent and antiblocking agent; and (iii) from about 0.15 wt% to about 1.5 wt% of a liquid, hydrocarbyl-substituted polysiloxane. The upper heat-sealable sealable layer does not contain a liquid polysiloxane, but may have a coating of liquid polysiloxane transferred from the lower heat-sealable layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making a substrate coated with an adhesive, comprising applying an electron beam modifiable adhesive layer onto a repeatably reusable transfer surface, irradiating the adhesive layer with an electron beam to chemically modify the adhesive layer, and transferring the irradiated adhesive layer to a substrate. Also disclosed is an adhesive coated web, comprising a substrate having at least one component susceptible to electron beam radiation degradation having no electron beam radiation modification and an adhesive layer having an electron beam modified composition and having no chemical, thermal, or ultraviolet crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A multi-layer film including: (a) a substrate layer of a thermoplastic polymer film having opposed first and second surfaces; and (b) a heat sealable layer associated with the first surface of the substrate and including (i) a first acrylic polymer and (ii) a second polymer which is a copolymer including residues derived from one or more olefinically unsaturated monomers and residues derived from one or more olefinically unsaturated monomers which include one or more functional groups. The first polymer (i) has a glass transition temperature in the range of from 40 to 120° C. and a weight average molecular weight in the range of from 20,000 to 60,000, the second polymer (ii) is a copolymer of a C1-C4 olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon and an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and the heat-sealable layer includes from 5 to 60% by weight of the first acrylic polymer and from 40 to 95% by weight of the second polymer.

Abstract: A microwave binder is used in conjunction with paper tape which is coated with one or more formulations of encapsulated, fast setting, water soluble adhesives to bind pages of a book. The tape spine adhesive is of sufficient thickness to allow it to penetrate into the edges of the pages of the bound edge. The microwave heating causes the capsules to rupture, releasing the adhesives to flow into the bound edge of the book.

Abstract: A moistureproof film composed of a transparent multi-layer film having a layer structure that thin metal or nonmetal oxide layers (C) are respectively arranged directly or through an adhesive layer (B) on both sides of a hygroscopic resin layer (A), and having a water vapor transmission rate of at most 0.05 g/m2·24 hr as measured at a temperature of 60° C. and a relative humidity of 90%, and a quantity of water vapor transmission for 50 hours of at most 0.15 g/m2 as measured at a temperature of 40° C. and a relative humidity of 100%, a production process thereof, an EL device sealed with the moistureproof film, and a fabrication process of the EL device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented, sealable polyester film with at least a base layer (B), with a sealable outer layer (A) and with another, nonsealable outer layer (C), where the sealable outer layer (A) has a minimum sealing temperature of not more than 110° C. and a seal seam strength of at least 1.3 N/15 mm of film width, and the topographies of the two outer layers (A) and (C) have particular characterizing features. The film of the invention is particularly suitable for use in flexible packaging and specifically in particular for use on high-speed packaging machinery.

Abstract: A heat-transfer label including a non-wax, non-silicone release layer for use in decorating an article without leaving a visually discernible release residue on the decorated article. In a preferred embodiment, the label includes a transfer portion comprising a protective lacquer layer, an ink design layer over the protective lacquer layer, and a heat-activatable adhesive layer over the ink design and protective lacquer layers, the adhesive layer extending beyond the peripheries of the ink design and protective lacquer layers. The label also includes a support portion, the transfer portion being positioned over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon the application of heat to the support portion while the transfer portion is placed in contact with the article. The support portion includes a carrier, the carrier preferably being a polyester film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer structure comprising a material covered with a copolymer having polyamide blocks and hydrophilic blocks where the copolymer has a melting point of less than 135° C.

Abstract: A heat insulating paper cup having an improved seal. The cup can include a body member having an inside surface and an outside surface, and a bottom panel member having a upper surface and a bottom surface. The body member is coated (or in some instances partially coated) on its outside surface with a foamed low density polyethylene, and on its inside surface with an unfoamed modified low density polyethylene. The bottom panel member is coated on its upper surface with a foamed or an unfoamed low density polyethylene or foamed or unfoamed modified low density polyethylene. The body member and bottom panel member are oriented and joined to form a heat seal at an interface between a portion of the unfoamed modified low density polyethylene coated on the inside surface of the body member and a portion of unfoamed low density polyethylene or unfoamed modified low density polyethylene coated on the upper surface of the bottom panel member.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an antiblock coating comprised of a composition that contains a dibenzoate ester moiety. The dibenzoate ester compounds, particularly 1,4-CHDM dibenzoate, provide an excellent non-stick coating to hot melt adhesives, thus providing for easier packaging, storage, and processing. In addition, such a coating facilitates recycling of materials to which the hot melt adhesive is applied.

Abstract: A multi-layer film includes a base layer comprising a polyolefin and at least one additional layer comprising a metallocene-catalyzed syndiotactic polypropylene, wherein the base layer and the at least one additional layer comprising a metallocene-catalyzed syndiotactic polypropylene are not suitable for use as a heat sealable film. The multi-layer films of the present invention have improved metallizable surfaces and the metallized films exhibit excellent gas (e.g., oxygen and water vapor) barrier properties, as well as good pick off, optical properties (optical density, haze, and gloss), and coefficient of friction (COF).

Abstract: A novel form construction comprising a form sheet having a digital printable surface portion and a release surface portion, on which release coating surface portion a signage with a pressure-sensitive adhesive can be releasably adhered. A digital printable release coating composition is also provided.

Abstract: An article of manufacture includes an oxygen scavenger and a zeolite. The article can be in the form of e.g. a film or sealing compound. A package can be made from the article for containing an oxygen-sensitive article such as food. The zeolite reduces migration of odor causing by-products of the oxygen scavenging process. A method of making an article of manufacture having reduced migration of by-products of an oxygen scavenging reaction includes providing an article including an oxygen scavenger and a zeolite; and exposing the article to actinic radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid crystal display cell spacer with improved in coloring effect and light shielding effect and optimal electrical, physical, chemical, and optical properties and a liquid crystal display cell with use thereof. A liquid crystal display cell spacer comprising surface-coated carbon black; a liquid crystal display cell spacer comprising a pigment component comprising carbon black and at least one set of organic pigments of dissimilar colors other than carbon black; and a liquid crystal display cell spacer comprising a pigment component comprising surface-coated carbon black and at least one set of organic pigments of dissimilar colors other than carbon black. A liquid crystal display cell with use any of above liquid crystal display cell spacers.

Abstract: A thermal interface material (A) transfers heat from a heat source (12), such as a microprocessor, to a heat sink (14) for maintaining the microprocessor at a safe operating temperature. The interface material includes thermally conductive filler particles dispersed in a phase change material. The phase change material softens and flows at the operating temperature of the heat source, thereby providing good thermal contact with uneven surfaces of the heat source and heat sink, without excessive exudation and loss of the interface material. The phase change material includes a polymer component, such as an elastomer, and a melting point component, which adjusts the softening temperature of the phase change material to the operating temperature of the heat source.

Abstract: The preparation of phenol-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resin-based binders extended with a cyclic urea-formaldehyde prepolymer and to products prepared using the binders. More particularly, the invention relates to a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde, and ammonia or a primary amine which, when added to a phenol-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde based resin, results in a useful binder for the manufacturer numerous articles.

Abstract: A laminate having a layer structure of A/C/B/C/D, which is obtained by coextruding a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (B) and an adhesive resin (C) on one side of a polypropylene film (A) oriented at least uniaxially, to give a laminate having a layer structure of A/C/B/C, stretching this laminate in the transverse direction, and laminating a heat sealing layer (D) on a surface of the adhesive resin (C) of the laminate, and a production method thereof. The laminate of the present invention is superior in gas barrier property, moisture proof, aromatic proof and the like under particularly high humidity, and particularly when formed into a packaging bag, the packing bag shows superior sealing performance and appearance. Hence, the laminate of the present invention is useful for various packaging applications and as a packaging bag and the like for food and pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transfer label comprising a backing layer and a transfer layer which is releasably attached to the backing layer. From transfer to a container, the transfer layer is detached from the backing layer. After attachment to a container, the transfer layer can be removed in an aqueous liquid under turbulent soaking conditions at a temperature of not more than 100° C., preferably not more than 70° C. During these conditions, the transfer layer breaks up in at least four parts wherein each part is not smaller than 5 micrometers. The transfer layers is detached from the container with a soaking time of not more than 20 minutes, preferably not more than 10 seconds. The transfer label according to the present invention has a very high adherence during storage and use conditions, and can be rapidly removed from a container such as a reusable crate for bottles, in an economic manner.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive adhesive sheet comprising a substrate having formed thereon an adhesive layer comprising a polymer composition (C) which comprises the following aqueous emulsion (A) and copolymer (B), wherein an adhesive force determined by the 180° peeling test method as specified in JIS Z 0237 at a temperature of 25° C. is 10 g/25 mm or less: Aqueous emulsion (A): An aqueous emulsion containing an alkyl (meth)acrylate-based polymer (a) having a glass transition temperature of −10° C. or below, which is obtained by emulsion-polymerizing radically polymerizable monomers containing as the main component an alkyl (meth)acrylate; and Copolymer (B): A water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer (B) having a glass transition temperature of 20° C.

Abstract: Electrically conducting printable webs of plastic have upper and lower sides, at least of the sides is provides with a primer layer for printing pretreatment formed using a substance selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, acrylates, polyester resins with isocyanates, and combinations thereof, on which another layer containing an electrically conducting organic polymer is coated.

Abstract: A release liner providing more roll stability (i.e., the coils forming the roll are less likely to fall apart when the roll is held suspended along its outer circumferential edge) when used with double-sided tape having a heat activated adhesive (“HAA”) side and a pressure sensitive adhesive (“PSA”) side. The release liner includes a front liner side comprising a release layer in contact with, bonded to and readily removable from the PSA side and a back liner side comprising a roll stability layer. The roll stability layer comprises an ethylene vinyl acetate and contacts the HAA side when the adhesive tape assembly is formed into a roll.

Abstract: This invention concerns a multilayer film useful as release sheet for sheet molding compounds, comprising a first skin layer, a second skin layer, a barrier layer for monomeric resins wherein the barrier layer is between the first and second skin layers and the first and second skin layers comprise a mixture of polyolefin and adhesive resin. This invention also pertains to the multilayer films method of production, as well as an SMC sheet employing the multilayer film.

Abstract: A multiple-pack system composed of a combined pack made from individual packages, where the individual packaging takes place in a biaxially stretch-oriented polypropylene film with modified polyolefinic sealable layers. The characterizing features of the multiple-pack system are that the combined-pack film is composed of a sealable, biaxially stretch-oriented coextruded polyester film having more than one layer, where the sealable outer layer(s) comprise(s) copolyester. In the novel multiple-packed system, the combined-pack film is sealable with itself, but does not seal to the biaxially oriented polypropylene films of the individual packages.

Abstract: An adhesive tape system for the collation of galvanized fasteners which comprises a PET/LDPE tape, and an adhesive film applied to the tape. The adhesive film comprises a low density polyethylene in an amount of 2 to 98% by weight based upon the total weight of the adhesive, maleic anhydride acid in an amount of 1 to 20% by weight and butylene in an amount of 1 to 20% by weight. The system is a heat activatable system and can be activated at temperatures of <400° F. The adhesive film of the system maintains a bond to galvanized metal after 72 hours of exposure to 95% of relative humidity at 120° F. when the galvanized metal is adhered to the tape according to ASTM standard 903-93.

Abstract: A wood decorative material coated with resin composite film, comprising a laminate of, arranged in the following order, a wood substrate; a heat bonding layer (A) formed from a heat bonding resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (a-1) and 0.001 to 80 parts by weight of a tackifier resin (a-2), the above heat bonding resin composition having a melting point or softening temperature of 170° C. or below and exhibiting a melt flow rate (MFR) at 190° C. of 1 to 500 g/10 min; and a mar-proof surface layer (B). Not only can beautiful appearance be obtained while retaining natural texture without the application of lacquer but also surface protection and bending working properties are improved.

Abstract: A low adhesion backsize (LAB) material made by mixing together materials, which self-associate. The mixtures can be waterbased and have high solids levels. The release is provided by functional groups such as silicones, fluorocarbons or long chain hydrocarbons. Release level can be tailored with release levels as low as the 0.5 gram/cm range to microsphere adhesives.

Abstract: A tubular composite container includes a paperboard body ply wrapped into a tubular shape, and a polymer film liner ply wrapped into a tubular shape and adhered to the inner surface of the body ply. The liner strip includes a heat seal layer facing the body ply that is formed of a heat-sealable material, and the inner surface of the liner ply that contacts the mandrel is formed of a hard polymer material whose melting temperature is substantially higher than the sealing temperature at which the heat-sealable material softens and seals to itself. One edge portion of the liner ply is folded inward toward the mandrel, the liner ply is wrapped onto the mandrel such that the folded edge portion overlaps an opposite edge portion of the liner ply, and the heat seal layer on the folded edge portion is heat sealed to the opposite edge portion.

Abstract: Described is a multilayer film laminate having at least three layers, and gas barrier properties. The multilayer film laminate comprises sequentially: (I) at least two first layers, each of the first layers (I) having, on one side only, a vapor deposited coating selected independently from the group consisting of aluminum, SiOx and a metal oxide of main group 2 or 3 of the periodic table of the elements; and (II) an exterior polyolefin heat sealing layer. Also described is a method of using the multilayer film laminate as a barrier film in vacuum insulation panels.

Abstract: A multilayer synthetic packaging film includes an at least partially transparent carrier layer having opposite first and second faces and a light-absorbing absorption layer applied to the first face of the carrier layer and having a maximum thickness of 10 micron.

Abstract: A composite useful for making trays for the packaging of food and the like is formed from foamed polystyrene and a film bonded to the polystyrene, the film including a bonding layer of a styrene butadiene copolymer, the bonding layer including at least about 25% by weight of butadiene. The composite may be thermoformed into articles such as trays for use in the packaging of food products, especially meat products.

Abstract: A heat-transfer label that is well-suited for use on untreated polyethylene, particularly untreated high-density polyethylene and untreated low-density polyethylene. In one embodiment, the label includes a support portion, the support portion comprising a paper carrier web. The label also includes a wax release layer overcoating the paper carrier web. The label further comprises a transfer portion printed on top of the wax release layer, the transfer portion including a protective lacquer layer, an ink layer and an adhesive layer. The protective lacquer layer is printed onto the wax release layer and comprises a polyester resin, castor oil and a chlorinated polypropylene capable of immobilizing the ink layer relative to the protective lacquer. The ink layer, which comprises an acrylic ink, is printed onto the protective lacquer layer. The adhesive layer is printed over the ink layer and comprises a polyamide resin, an ethylene vinyl acetate resin, erucamide and a chlorinated polyethylene resin.

Abstract: A polymeric adhesive tape including a first polymeric adhesive layer which is a heat activated film and a second polymeric adhesive layer which is a heat activated film is disclosed. The tape is designed for use in the fabrication of articles wherein the polymeric adhesive tape secures a first member to a support surface. A method for bonding adjacent sheets to a substrate is also disclosed. In accordance with the disclosed method, a substrate is prepared for application of a first sheet and a second sheet, a polymeric adhesive tape is positioned on the substrate at a position along which the seam between the first sheet and the second sheet will be located, the first sheet and the second sheet are laid on the substrate such that the seam between the first sheet and the second sheet lies along the polymeric adhesive tape, and the adhesive tape is heated along the seam to bond the substrate, adhesive tape, first laminate and second laminate.

Abstract: A water resistant, caustically removable coating and method for making the same is disclosed. The coating is utilized to make a paper label which is water resistant but can be repulped in conventional caustic bottle washing solution. The coated paper label is applied to a bottle, the bottle used and then recycled using conventional caustic bottle washing solution to remove and repulp the paper label, permitting recycling of the bottle, and if desired, making paper from the recovered pulp.

Abstract: A polymeric adhesive tape including a first polymeric adhesive layer which is a heat activated film and a second polymeric adhesive layer which is a heat activated film is disclosed. The tape is designed for use in the fabrication of articles wherein the polymeric adhesive tape secures a first member to a support surface. A method for bonding adjacent sheets to a substrate is also disclosed. In accordance with the disclosed method, a substrate is prepared for application of a first sheet and a second sheet, a polymeric adhesive tape is positioned on the substrate at a position along which the seam between the first sheet and the second sheet will be located, the first sheet and the second sheet are laid on the substrate such that the seam between the first sheet and the second sheet lies along the polymeric adhesive tape, and the adhesive tape is heated along the seam to bond the substrate, adhesive tape, first laminate and second laminate.

Abstract: Backing materials which have been given a self-adhesive treatment on at least one side, characterized in that the self-adhesive composition is a pressure-sensitive hotmelt adhesive composition which at a frequency of 0.1 rad/s has a dynamic-complex glass transition temperature of less than −3° C., preferably from −6° C. to −30 ° C. and, with particular preference, from −9° C. to −25 ° C., and their use, in particular, for producing medical products such as plasters, bandages or dressings.

Abstract: A product capable of absorbing unwanted odors and unpleasant flavors, is sealed from said odors and flavors by being sealingly overwrapped with a film comprising an oriented film of a blend of polypropylene and a polymerized polyterpene selected from the group consisting of polymerized d-limonene, polymerized beta-pinene, polymerized synthetic approximation of d-limonene and beta-pinene and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A laminate generally includes:

Abstract: A multi-layer film has an improved composite structure for providing hermetic seals to packages manufactured in high speed packaging apparatus. The structure of the multi-layer film includes layers A/B/C/D. Skin layer A is formed from polypropylene copolymer with melt flow rate greater than one or linear high density polyethylene with melt index greater than one. Core layer B is formed from polypropylene. Intermediate layer C has the primary function of compliance during sealing, and sealing layer D has the primary function of providing adhesivity to the completed seal.

Abstract: There is provided a self-adhesive tape having adhesive layer comprising at least one adhesive selected from the group of polyurethane adhesives and polyester adhesives, and having ball tackiness value of not more than 3, adhesive strength value to stainless steel board in JIS Z0237 of not more than 2 N/cm and self-adhesive strength between adhesive layers of not less than 2 N/cm on the surface of tape base material.

Abstract: Biaxially oriented polymeric films having a core layer of a voided propylene homopolymer with a density of not more than 0.70 g/cm3, and at least one substantially non-voided layer on each surface of the core layer, the ratio of the combined thicknesses of the non-voided layers on the respective surfaces of the core layer being from 2:1 to 1:1. Films in accordance with the present invention have low curl, particularly after having been printed.

Abstract: A polymer which contains from 50 to 99.98% by weight of a C1-C12 alkyl (meth)acrylate a), from 0.02 to 10% by weight of a vinylaromatic compound b), from 0 to 10% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated acid or of an ethylenically unsaturated acid anhydride c), and from 0 to 40% by weight of further monomers d), the percentages by weight being based on the polymer and the polymer being obtainable by polymerizing the monomers a) to d) in at least two stages which differ in their content of vinylaromatic compounds in such a way that the content of vinylaromatic compounds in the vinylaromatics-rich stage is at least 5 times as great as in the low-vinylaromatics stage.

Abstract: A water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol coating agent for a film contains from 3 to 19 mol % of &agr;-olefin units, wherein each said &agr;-olefin unit contains up to 4 carbon atoms. The polyvinyl alcohol coating agent can be coated on a polyolefin, a polyester or a polyamide substrate film to form a laminate film. A method for producing the laminate film comprises applying an aqueous solution of the coating agent to the substrate film, followed by drying the coating.

Abstract: An in-mold decorating label, which comprises a thermoplastic resin film substrate layer (I) having provided on its backside a heat-sealable resin layer (II), the heat-sealable resin layer (II) containing a polyethylenic resin and at least one of (i) a fatty acid amide having a molecular weight of 300 or more and (ii) an organic or inorganic fine powder having an average particle size larger than thickness of the heat-sealable resin layer (II). This label for use in in-mold decorating has excellent feeding and discharging properties upon printing and workability during sheeting, which facilitates insertion of the label into a metal mold during in-mold decorating, and provides a label-laminated container which does not suffer from blister generation and has a large welding force between the container and the label.

Abstract: A single walled container for storing hot or cold foods or liquids having a layer of insulation comprised of void containing particles held together with a binder applied to the outer part of the sidewall. The insulation layer provides a controlled amount of insulation which is sufficient to prevent pain to the fingers yet it transmits sufficient heat to warn the user of the temperature of the container's contents. The binder may be any thermoplastic or thermoset resin, and other ingredients may be added to the binder to control viscosity, density, or color.

Abstract: A container mouth (21) is sealed with an inner seal which comprises a reseal liner (9) fitted inside of a cap (23) and a seal cover (10) separably laminated to the reseal liner and remaining on the container mouth after the container (20) is uncapped. The seal cover comprises a metal foil (5), a glassine paper (7) layered on the underside of the metal foil, and a hot-melt adhesive layer (8) coated on the underside of the glassine paper by gravure roll coating process. A polyethlene film (6) is preferably layered between the metal foil and the glassine paper to provide a better peel-off strength therebetween. The glassine paper may be replaced with an easy-peelable plastic film, such as a PET (polyethlene terephthalate resin) film. The inner seal fitted in the cap is placed onto the container mouth, and then the cap is subjected to a high frequency of 20-600 KHz to melt the hot-melt adhesive layer, whereby the seal cover hermetically seals the container mouth.

Abstract: A polymeric film comprising a polyester film substrate comprising 0.1% to 10% by weight, relative to the weight of the polyester, of at least one UV absorber, and a heat sealable layer, wherein the substrate is a multilayer film having an outer substrate layer and an inner substrate layer, the inner substrate layer comprising 1% to 40% by weight of UV absorber, relative to the amount of UV absorber present in the outer substrate layer. The film is particularly suitable for use as a protective layer on a metal sheet.

Abstract: Disclosed are blends of polypropylene prepared with a Ziegler-Natta catalyst system and polypropylene prepared with a metallocene catalyst system. These blends are found to have a unique combination of properties as compared to the properties of either polymer alone. Particularly improved are the tensile properties.

Abstract: Film and sheet materials, and articles made therefrom, such as bags, pouches, trays, etc., comprise one or more layers of a thermoplastic, homogeneous alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer, preferably an ethylene/styrene copolymer. The alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer has properties which can can provide a desired performance characteristics such as impact resistance, printability, RF sealability, free shrink, optics, as well as many others. The homogeneous alpha-olefin-vinyl aromatic copolymer may be present in a mono-layer film, either alone or in a blend, or may be included in one or more layers of a multilayer film. Also included is a multilayer thermoformable article comprising a web having a film of such alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymers thereto. Finally, also included is an RF-sealable film comprising such copolymers.