Abstract: The present invention provides inexpensively an article with a hard coat excellent in anti-staining property, lubricity, scratch resistance and abrasion resistance. The present invention provides a method for forming the hard coat. A hard coat agent composition comprising an active energy ray-curable compound is applied onto a surface of an article 1 to be hard-coat-treated, thereby forming a hard coat agent composition layer, a surface material layer is formed by film-forming with a surface layer material comprising an active energy ray-curable compound having anti-staining property and/or lubricating property on the surface of the hard coat agent composition layer, and active energy rays are irradiated onto the formed hard coat agent composition layer and surface material layer so as to cure the two layers simultaneously, thereby forming a hard coat layer 2 contacting the surface of the article 1 and an anti-staining surface layer 3 contacting the surface of the hard coat layer 2.

Abstract: A vinylidene fluoride-based resin film including polyvinylidene fluoride whose average spherocrystal diameter is less than 0.1 ?m that is a detection limit or lower by observation using a transmission electron microscope is provided, the average spherocrystal diameter being obtained by shaping a vinylidene fluoride-based resin in a molten state by sandwiching the resin between rollers or metal belts so as to let it cool down. Thereby, a vinylidene fluoride-based resin film and a vinylidene fluoride-based resin multilayered film having excellent transparency, weather resistance, chemical resistance, break resistance and formability are provided.

Abstract: A durable colored article having fluorescent properties comprises a substantially solventless polyvinyl chloride matrix, a thioxanthene fluorescent dye, and a secondary or tertiary hindered amine light stabilizer having a molecular weight less than about 1000 grams/mole. The invention has the advantage in that it provides a flexible polyvinyl chloride film that exhibits durable fluorescent colors.

Abstract: The present invention provides olefin polymer compositions that provide an easy-peelable sealant showing low temperature dependence of heat-sealing strength, excellent low-temperature sealability, sealing properties and appearance of the peeling section when used with polypropylene. In particular, the present invention includes as a composition having excellent heat and oil resistance a composition comprising in a particular proportion a propylene-based polymer (A), ethylene-based polymer (B) having a density of not less than 900 kg/m3, a non-crystalline or low-crystalline ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (C) and a tackifier resin (D), and as a composition having excellent oil resistance a composition comprising in a particular proportion an ethylene/unsaturated ester copolymer (E), a propylene-based polymer (A), a non-crystalline or low-crystalline ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (C) and a tackifier resin (D).

Abstract: A breathable film involving at least one polymeric layer of 100% neutralized ionomer containing sufficient aliphatic, mono-functional organic acid salt to essentially triple the oxygen transmission value (OTV) and/or at least one polymeric layer of metallocene polyethylene (mPE) optional blended with low density polyethylene and preferably in combination with one or more outer layers of highly neutralized ionomer (e.g., Surlyn®). Such polymeric film and polymeric film structure has sufficient oxygen permeability, water vapor transmission, formability, and structural strength to be useful in wrapping food products requiring breathable films such as case ready meat, fish, sausage, fresh produce, and the like.

Abstract: Multilayered structures formed from two or more polymeric layers are fabricated to obtain a single structure preferably having advantages of each of the separate layers. Polyolefin-based substrates can provide a layer with a good balance of stiffness and impact resistance, excellent processability, and relatively lower cost. Tie layers, preferably physically positioned adjacent a polyolefin-based substrate layer, facilitates adhering additional layer(s) together with the polyolefin-based substrate. Suitable tie layers generally include a multicomponent blend of at least one vinyl cyanide-containing component and at least one styrenic block copolymer component. Preferably, the additional layers include at least one acrylate-based cap layer, which can have a glossy, scratch resistance outer layer with excellent optical characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-treated plastic article including a thin layer composed of a polymer complex on the surface. The surface-treated plastic article can be produced by a treatment with at least one kind of aqueous solutions of polymers having a weight average molecular weight of 200 or more. According to the present invention, the plastic articles, such as contact lenses, having superior transparency, wettability, oxygen permeability, and mechanical properties can be provided.

Abstract: A solid frosted article including, in certain aspects, a substrate, a film formed on the substrate, the film made with a frosting coating, the frosting coating including thermoset acrylic resin, polymethyl methacrylate, polyacrylate copolymer, methylated melamine-formaldehyde resin, and any two or all three of an adhesion promoter, an ultraviolet light disperser, and a freeze-thaw protector, e.g. propylene glycol; and wherein the solid frosted article is glass block, glass panel and glass bottle. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a damping and soundproofing member not only excellent in an excellent damping and soundproofing effect but also excellent in easiness of forming thereof, especially capable of forming directly a damping and soundproofing layer on a substance to be adhered and further excellent in lightness, washing ability, durability, and the like. The invention relates to a structure formed by laminating cured product layers formed from plurality of fluid resin compositions on a substrate expecting a damping or soundproofing effect, wherein at least two cured product layers of the above cured product layers are different in hardness. Moreover, preferably, no part of the hardest layer in the above cured product layers is directly formed on the substrate and the hardest layer is formed on the substrate via an intermediate layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are films comprising highly neutralized blends of ethylene acid copolymers, organic acid salts and ethylene containing polymers (e.g. ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymers) and/or silicon-containing polymers to provide high oxygen permeability values (OPV). Such polymeric film and polymeric film structures have improved oxygen permeability and desirable water vapor transmission, formability, and structural strength to be useful in wrapping food products requiring breathable films such as case ready meat, fish, sausage, fresh produce, and the like.

Abstract: Provided is a gas barrier laminated film having no fear of deterioration in transparency and excellent in transparency and gas barrier property at a high humidity as well as a process for producing same. The present invention is featured by a gas barrier laminated film wherein a gas barrier layer (B) has been formed on at least one surface of a film substrate (A), the gas barrier layer (B) being comprised of a composition (b3) of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (b1) having an ethylene content of 1˜19 mol % and (meth)acrylic acid polymer (b2). In case the film substrate is coated on at least one surface thereof with a vapor deposition layer of an inorganic oxide or the OPP film is coated on at least one surface thereof with the layer of the modified propylene polymer, the gas barrier laminated film is obtained which is more enhanced in adhesion power to the film substrate.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is an adhesive composition formed from two packs. One pack includes an isocyanate-functional prepolymer formed by reacting a polyisocyanate with an alcohol (e.g., polyol). The isocyanate equivalents from the polyisocyanate exceed the hydroxyl equivalents from the alcohol. The second pack is an aqueous polymer emulsion. These two packs are combined to form the novel adhesive composition. Another aspect of the invention is a method for joining together two surfaces of wood products by application of an adhesive thereto. The first step in this method is to mist with water the wood product surfaces to be joined. An adhesive composition then is applied to the misted wood product surfaces. Alternatively, the water misting can be replaced with an aqueous emulsion being part of the adhesive composition. Finally, the adhesive composition is cured.

Abstract: A barrier composite having reduced blocking is disclosed. The composite may include a substrate, a barrier layer formed from polyvinylidene chloride disposed on the substrate, and an anti-blocking layer disposed on the barrier layer. The anti-blocking layer may be formed from polyvinyl alcohol, and optionally, colloidal silica, wax, or a combination thereof. Alternatively, the anti-blocking layer may be formed from a polymeric carrier material, colloidal silica, and a wax. Methods for forming such composites and for forming a roll of such composites are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention includes a laminate and formation of a laminate having at least one layer of an ionomer and at least one layer of an acid polymer or blend of acid polymer and a thermoplastic polyolefin that can be thermoformed to form a shaped laminate. The shaped laminate can then be contacted with a plastic substrate such as a thermoplastic polyolefin to form a composite article by such means as, for example, injection molding. The laminate can be pigmented to eliminate the need to paint the surface of the plastic substrate. Impact and scratch resistant articles can be formed from the laminated substrate such as automotive parts, appliance body parts and sporting equipment.

Abstract: A barrier paper has a polymeric layer substantially covering a first side of the paper and an anti-blocking coating on a second side. The polymeric layer has anti-blocking characteristics. A method of making an anti-blocking barrier paper also is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides inexpensively an article with a hard coat excellent in anti-staining property, lubricity, scratch resistance and abrasion resistance. The present invention also provides a method for forming the hard coat. A hard coat agent composition comprising an active energy ray-curable compound is applied onto a surface of an article (1) to be hard-coat-treated, thereby forming a hard coat agent composition layer, a surface material layer is formed by film-forming with a surface material comprising a fluorine-containing polyfunctional (meth)acrylate compound on the surface of the hard coat agent composition layer, and active energy rays are irradiated onto the formed hard coat agent composition layer and surface material layer so as to cure the both layers simultaneously, thereby forming a hard coat layer (2) contacting the surface of the article (1) and an anti-staining surface layer (3) contacting the surface of the hard coat layer (2).

Abstract: A flame-retardant compound is disclosed, comprising a polyolefin alloy and a combination of frame-retardant agents. The polyolefin alloy comprises at least one polyolefin and a metallocene-catalyzed olefin copolymer. The flame-retardant agents comprise a nanoclay and at least one inorganic flame-retardant. An essentially halogen-free flame-retardant compound is preferred. Surface coverings for mammalian-occupied spaces benefit from the properties of the flame-retardant compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic film, which is particularly suitable for chub packaging. The film according to the present invention contains: a. at least one sealing layer, having at least one member of the group consisting of low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, ethylene ester copolymers, ethylene alpha olefin copolymers, polypropylene copolymers or homopolymers, very low density polyethylene, polybutylene, styrene based copolymers, ionomers and ethylene methacrylic acid copolymers; b. at least one barrier layer, comprising polyvinylidene chloride polymers; c. at least one intermediate layer, comprising ethylene ester copolymers, ethylene ester polymers, chemically modified polyethylenes and/or chemically modified polypropylenes.

Abstract: Disclosed is decorative surface covering that has a substantially non-aqueous absorptive layer and a water retentive layer. The decorative surface covering may be a vinyl-backed floor covering that can be adhered to a substantially non-aqueous absorptive subfloor with a water-based adhesive. The water retentive layer is formed from a polymer matrix and super absorbent water retentive particles. The water retentive layer may also include a hydrophilic additive to facilitate movement of water from the adhesive to the super absorbent water retentive particles. The water retentive layer may also be applied to the substantially non-aqueous absorptive subfloor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process to produce a film comprising poly(vinyl alcohol), wherein the poly(vinyl alcohol) solution has been purified utilizing an ion exchange resin. An approximate 50 micrometer thick film produced from the purified aqueous poly(vinyl alcohol) solution has an APHA color value of 50 or less after the film has been heated at 150° C. for 60 minutes.

Abstract: A film structure having an inner barrier layer comprised of a blend of a polyamide and ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer. The polyamide is present in the blend in an amount of from 15-40%, and most preferably from 25-30%. The inner barrier layer is laminated on each side with a layer of a polyamide. The preferred polyamide is nylon, and particularly nylon 6. In a preferred embodiment, the film structure is layered with an oxide or ceramic layer. Included is a method of manufacturing the film and for using the film structure to package a product in a retort packaging process.

Abstract: A propylene polymer composition having a melt flow rate (MFR) value from 3 to 30 g/10 min, comprising (percent by weight): A) 50-90% of one or more propylene copolymer(s) having a content of xylene-insoluble mojety at room temperature of not less than 85%, selected from the group consisting of propylene-ethylene random copolymers containing from 1 to 7%, of ethylene; propylene-C4-C8 ?-olefin copolymers containing 2-10% of the C4-C8 alpha-olefins; and propylene-ethylene-C4-C8 ?-olefin copolymers containing 0.5-5% of ethylene and 2-6% Of C4-C8 ?-olefins; and B) 10-50% of a copolymer of propylene containing from 8 to 40% of ethylene and optionally 1-10% of a C4-C8 alpha-olefin; the said MFR value (MFR (2)) being obtained by subjecting to degradation a precursor composition comprising the same components A) and B) in the above said proportions, but having the MFR value (MER (1)) from 0.1 to 5 g/10 min with a ratio MFR (2) to MFR (1) of from 1.5 to 20.

Abstract: Quaternary boron salts are used as initiators of polymerisation in adhesive compositions for bonding low surface energy substrates such as polyolefins. The quaternary boron salts are of the formula I wherein R1 is C1-C10 alkyl, R2, R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, are, C1-C10 alkyl or C3-C10 cycloalkyl, phenyl, or phenyl-substituted C1-C10 alkyl or C3-C10 cycloalkyl, provided that any two of R1-R4 may optionally be part of a carbocyclic ring, and M+ is a metal ion or a quaternary ammonium ion. When M+ is a quaternary ammonium ion, the initiator may be used in a two-part composition having a (meth)acrylate monomer in both parts and the initiator compound in one part, the two parts being in a weight ratio of about 1:1.

Abstract: A layered film sheet which can coat a sheet-like subject and is folded to coat the subject. In the folded, layered film sheet, an embossed polyvinyl chloride film exists as an outermost layer, an EVA film serves as an innermost layer in direct contact with the subject and a low density polyethylene film, an EVA film and a polyester film are intermediately inserted therebetween. The LDPE film and the polyester film are bonded to the outermost layer and the innermost layer via water-miscible acryl adhesives respectively. The innermost layer is softened and made adhesive at low temperatures and thus, the total coating process can be conducted at decreased temperatures so that the outermost PVC film can be expressed in effective embossed patterns.

Abstract: A primer layer and a thermoformable film that includes the primer layer are provided. The primer layer includes a cross-linked adhesive polymer having a semicrystalline region and a polar region. The cross-linked adhesive polymer has a tensile strength at maximum elongation that is less than that of an otherwise identical adhesive polymer that has not been cross-linked. The primer layer can be an outer layer of the thermoformable film, can be positioned between two additional layers of the thermoformable film, or a combination thereof. The primer layer can be positioned in contact with a mold surface during a thermoforming process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multilayer composites which show special visual effects while maintaining other beneficial properties such as melt strength and impact strength. In one embodiment the present invention relates to a multilayer composite comprising, in sequence, (i) optionally, an outer layer comprising an acrylic resin which is substantially transparent to visible light, (ii) a second layer comprising a first rubber modified thermoplastic resin which is substantially transparent to visible light, and at least one additive to provide a special visual effect; (iii) a third layer comprising a light-blocking layer; (iv) a fourth layer comprising a second rubber modified thermoplastic resin different from said first rubber modified thermoplastic resin; (v) optionally, a fifth layer comprising a tielayer; and (vi) optionally, a substrate layer. In other embodiments the present invention relates to articles made from the composite.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a heat sealable coextruded multilayer packaging film peelable on a variety of substrates including polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, polyamide, polyacrylonitirle and paper, comprising at least one peelable layer from a pre-compounded precursor formulation containing: ?50 to 80% by weight of an ethylene homo and/or copolymer, ?15 to 25% by weight of a styrene homo or/and copolymer, ?5 to 20% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomeric styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, characterised in that the peel force in said peelable seal film produced by said pre-compounded precursor is modified by the presence in said precursor in the final extrusion step of 5 to 25, and preferably 10 to 20% by weight of homogeneously branched LLDPE and/or polybutene-1.

Abstract: A synthetic roofing shingle or tile is provided, in which a core material is formed, of generally less expensive material, and with a skin material provided, disposed on a plurality of surfaces of the shingle or tile, with the skin material being generally of greater expense and having desirable weather-withstanding qualities.

Abstract: A norbornene-based cyclic olefin layer with a curable layer disposed thereon is described. The curable layer may additionally be imparted with a texture. The norbornene-based cyclic olefin films with curable layers can be incorporated into optical bodies which include an optical film, such as an oriented multilayer optical film. In addition, the invention includes a method of coating a curable layer onto a norbornene-based polymer layer or film without requiring a primer layer. Methods of making the norbornene-based cyclic olefin layer containing films are also disclosed.

Abstract: To provide a resin composition comprising an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) having an ethylene content of from 15 to 65 mol % and a degree of saponification of 95 mol % or more, a phosphoric acid salt (B) which can form a hydrate, and a dispersing agent (C), wherein the dispersing agent (C) comprises at least one species selected from the group consisting of aliphatic acid salts, glycerol aliphatic acid esters and aliphatic acid amides, the resin composition comprises (A) and (B) in amounts of from 50 to 99 parts by weight and from 1 to 50 parts by weight, respectively, based on 100 parts by weight of (A) and (B) in total, and the resin composition comprises (C) in an amount of from 1 to 20 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of (B). This resin composition excels in gas barrier property and also in moisture resistance at high temperatures and high humidities. Therefore, it is suitable for food packaging containers to be retorted.

Abstract: A co-extruded laminate of at least one layer of an ionomer and at least one layer of an acid polymer that can be thermoformed with a plastic substrate such as a polyolefin. The laminate can be pigmented to eliminate the need to paint the surface of the plastic substrate. Articles can be formed from the laminated substrate such as automotive parts and sporting equipment.

Abstract: A hardcoat film comprises a substrate film, and a hardcoat layer laminated on at least one side of the substrate film, wherein a reflectance of the hardcoat layer at a wavelength within 400 to 600 nm has a mean ripple amplitude of 1% or less. The hardcoat film has decreased iris patterns. There is also provided an antireflection film having a low surface reflectance and a neutral tone of color, and an equipment for display including the film.

Abstract: A multilayer preparation in the form of films of hydrophilic polymers for rapid release of substances present in the film layers into liquid surroundings is characterized in that adjacent layers differ from one another in that in each case one layer is soluble in a nonaqueous solvent in which the respective adjacent layer is insoluble or only slightly soluble.

Abstract: A norbomene-based cyclic olefin layer with a curable layer disposed thereon is described. The curable layer may additionally be imparted with a texture. The norbomene-based cyclic olefin films with curable layers can be incorporated into optical bodies which include an optical film, such as an oriented multilayer optical film. In addition, the invention includes a method of coating a curable layer onto a norbomene-based polymer layer or film without requiring a primer layer. Methods of making the norbomene-based cyclic olefin layer containing films are also disclosed.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a non-chlorine polypropylene wrap film excellent in adhesion, transparency, heat resistance, flexibility, gas barrier properties, touch and cutting properties, and disclosed is a polypropylene wrap film, a multilayer film having a tensile modulus of 200 to 1,000 MPa, containing at least a surface layer and an inner layer having a gas barrier resin, and being stretched into a twice or more length in a machine direction and/or a transverse direction, wherein in its multilayer constitution, the surface layer is constituted by a composition comprising, for example, a mixture of a polypropylene resin, a softening agent, an adhering agent and a liquid adhering assistant at a suitable mixing ratio, and the inner layer is constituted, for example, by an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a method of preparing a capstock layer that includes a comb copolymer; a method of preparing a multi-layered polymeric composite, at least one layer of which is a capstock layer; and a multi-layered composite formed by the method of preparing a multi-layered polymeric composite.

Abstract: A film combination or multilayer film with at least two layers is provided for particular use as a release film for membranes that contain oil. At least two film layers are made from different materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for stabilising and at the same time phase compatibilising plastics or plastic compositions by incorporating polymeric compounds obtainable by reacting a compound selected from the group consisting of the sterically hindered phenols, sterically hindered amines, lactones, sulfides, phosphites, benzotriazoles, benzophenones and 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazines, which compounds contain at least one reactive group, with a compatibilisator.

Abstract: Clear and opaque polymeric film structures for providing clear and opaque labels that are removable, respectively. The film structure includes a core layer and first skin layer, wherein the first skin layer contains a polymeric matrix of a material that allows a label, which has been produced from the film structure and applied onto a container or product, to be removed from the container or product by the solution employed in a process for re-using the container. The first skin layer is co-extruded along with the remainder of the layers of the film structure, or the first skin layer is deposited on the film structure as an emulsion or extrusion coating. The first skin layer can be contacted with a water-based adhesive to affix the label onto a particular product or product container. Labels produced from the film structure exhibit a desirable combination of excellent initial adhesion strength, moisture resistance and delaminatability, as well as excellent removability.

Abstract: This invention is glass laminate article comprising a film which can block the transmission of infra red (IR) light. A laminate of the present invention comprises at least two sheets of a non-plasticized thermoplastic polymer which forms the outer layers of a three-layer IR-blocking laminate film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayer sealable film having a sealable outer layer, a first heat resistant layer, a core layer, and a second heat resistant layer. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the core layer is positioned between the two heat resistant layers. The sealable layer is positioned such that one of the heat resistant layers is located between the seal layer and the core layers.

Abstract: Film laminates for packaging applications having at least two polymer layers which are formed together as a coextruded blown film such that the first polymer layer is a surface layer relative to the film and comprises a heat-sealable material having a melt index of at least 20 g/10 min. The first polymer layer of the coextruded film has a thickness A and the film has a total thickness B, such that the relative values of A and B satisfy the relationship A/B?0.3. The present invention further provides food packages formed from these film laminates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flowable materials container. The container has a first sidewall and a second sidewall sealed together along a peripheral seam to define a fluid chamber. At least one sidewall is a film having at least one layer of blend of a first component selected from the group of: (1) ethylene and ?-olefin copolymers having a density of less than about 0.

Abstract: A protective surface modification system employs two separate formulations to enhance visual appearance and in many instances provide abrasion resistance on a surface such as a countertop.

Abstract: Quaternary boron salts are used as initiators of polymerisation in adhesive compositions for bonding low surface energy substrates such as polyolefins. The quaternary boron salts are of the formula I wherein R1 is C1–C10 alkyl, R2, R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, are, C1–C10 alkyl or C3–C10 cycloalkyl, phenyl, or phenyl-substituted C1–C10 alkyl or C3–C10 cycloalkyl, provided that any two of R1–R4 may optionally be part of a carbocyclic ring, and M+ is a metal ion or a quaternary ammonium ion. Particular examples of initiator compounds include sodium tetraethyl borate and lithium tetraethyl borate, lithium phenyl triethyl borate and tetraethylammonium phenyl triethyl borate.

Abstract: Medical devices having at least a portion thereof coated with a lubricious polymer are disclosed. The lubricious polymer can be, for instance, a hydrogel polymer, such as a quaternary amine acrylate polymer. To bond the lubricious polymer to the surface of the medical device, the medical device is first subjected to a solvent and a multi-functional monomer. The solvent causes the multi-functional monomer to become imbibed into the surface of the medical device. Thereafter, a polymer having lubricious properties is polymerized on the surface of the device. The multi-functional monomer reacts with the polymer coating securely affixing the polymer coating to the device.

Abstract: A stretch film presenting controlled permeability to gases, manufactured by process of balloon co-extrusion and consisting of outer layers (S2) of stretchable polmeric material and by one or two inner barrier layers (S3) of a EVOH based polymeric matrix, which is made stretchable by the addition of a suitable plasticizer in such a percentage as to conciliate the stretchablity with the desired barrier effect, said layers of different material being reciprocally secured by means of layers (S4) of adhesive material. The polymeric matrix which forms the barrier material and the plasticizer are intimately mixed inside a double-screw corotating extruder, immediately before the phase of co-extrusion, through a premelting of the polymeric matrix and the subsequent injection of the plasticizer in liquid phase.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-layer polymer composition having a polar outer layer and a non-polar second outer layer. The polar outer layer is preferably PVC and the non-polar outer layer, polypropylene. The adhesive tie layer is a unique blend of a copolyester elastomer, a non-polar polymer, and a copolymer that contains functional groups capable of reaction with the functional end groups of the copolyester elastomer and that is totally or partially miscible with the non-polar polymer in the second outer layer. The multi-layer polymer can be advantageously coextruded. The non-polar outer layer can comprise the bulk of a fabricated part, with only a thin layer of polar polymer, providing desired attributes of the polar polymer at a lower cost.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenger film includes a layer including an oxygen scavenger, and a layer including a cyclic olefin copolymer. An oxygen scavenger film includes a layer including a blend of an oxygen scavenger, and a cyclic olefin copolymer. A method of triggering an oxygen scavenger film includes providing an oxygen scavenger film including a layer including an oxygen scavenger, and a layer including a cyclic olefin copolymer; and subjecting the oxygen scavenger film to a dosage of actinic radiation effective to trigger the oxygen scavenger. A method of triggering an oxygen scavenger film includes providing an oxygen scavenger film including a layer including a blend of an oxygen scavenger and a cyclic olefin copolymer; and subjecting the oxygen scavenger film to a dosage of actinic radiation effective to trigger the oxygen scavenger.

Abstract: Articles are provided that include an optical film and an optically clear pressure sensitive adhesive layer on at least one outer surface of the optical film. Additionally, articles are provided that include a pressure sensitive adhesive layer that resists bubble formation when adhered to an outgassing substrate. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer in the various articles contain a (meth)acrylate block copolymer.