Polymeric composition and sealant layer with same
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DOW GLOBAL TECH LLC
- Publication Date
- 2013-07-31
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Abstract
Description
Background of the invention
[0001] Plastic films find use in a wide range of packaging applications, such as bags, containers, cups, sachets, tubes and trays. Laminates, monolayer films and multilayer films having heat sealable layers are commonly used in "form, fill and seal" (FFS) machines. The FFS machine produces a continuous flow of film packages that can be closed with a film-to-film seal.
[0002] A film-to-film heat-seal closure is formed by placing the film between opposing heat-seal jaws, applying pressure to the heat-seal clamps and applying heat in excess of the seal-initiating temperature of the film. Heat seal closures are generally strongest when prepared after the seal has cooled to ambient temperature. To increase throughput, packs are filled with product before the heat seal has had time to cool completely. Therefore, there is a need for a heat-sealed closure to provide sufficient strength very quickly without cooling the package to ambient temperature. I...