An environment-friendly recyclable pet high-temperature retortable film
The recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film addresses the recycling challenge of conventional multi-material films by using a single-material structure with coextruded and tie layers, ensuring environmental friendliness and high-temperature suitability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/CN2024/129019
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-01-05
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-10
AI Technical Summary
Conventional high-temperature retortable composite films are difficult to recycle due to their multi-material structure, failing to meet environmental protection requirements.
A recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film composed of an inner coextruded film with a heat sealing layer and coextruded layers connected by tie layers, optionally with interlayers and coating layers, allowing for a single-material structure that is recyclable.
The film meets high-temperature retort requirements and is fully recyclable, adhering to environmental standards, with a high PET content exceeding 90% and suitable for various sterilization conditions.
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Abstract
Description
An environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable filmTechnical Field
[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of food packaging, in particular to an environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film.Background Art
[0002] The common material structure of a high-temperature retortable composite film generally include a PET outer layer, an AL or NY intermediate layer and a RCPP inner layer, so as to meet the high-temperature retortable requirements by compounding different materials. As the structure of a conventional high-temperature retortable composite film contains many kinds of different materials, the packaging is difficult to be classified and recycled, and cannot meet the requirements of environmental protection. Therefore, it has always been difficult for high-temperature retortable products to solve the problem of recycling a single packaging material from a technical perspective. The problem to be solved in the present case is how to simultaneously meet the requirements of being high-temperature retortable and being single material recyclable.
[0003] Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to overcome the defects in the prior art and provide an environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film, which can effectively solve the above problems existing in the prior art.
[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the present utility model provides:
[0006] an environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film which comprises an inner coextruded film, wherein the inner coextruded film comprises a heat sealing layer and at least one coextruded layer, and the coextruded layer is a PET film.
[0007] Further, it also comprises a composite film and a first tie layer, wherein the coextruded layer is connected with the composite film through the first tie layer.
[0008] Further, the composite film comprises 1-5 PET layers and a second tie layer, and the PET layers in the composite film are connected with each other through the second tie layer.
[0009] Further, it may comprise at least one interlayer, wherein the interlayer can be arranged between the heat sealing layer and the coextruded layer or between the coextruded layers.
[0010] Further, it may comprise at least one interlayer, wherein the interlayer can be arranged on one side of the composite film towards the coextruded layer;
[0011] or the interlayer can be arranged on one side of the coextruded layer towards the composite film;
[0012] or arranged between layers in the composite film;
[0013] or arranged on the outer surface layer of the composite film.
[0014] The above-mentioned interlayer is compounded with other layers through a tie layer.
[0015] Further, the interlayer may be formed from one selected from EVOH, PA, PE, PP, PET or AL.
[0016] Further, the interlayer has a thickness of 1-40μm.
[0017] Further, it further comprises a coating layer applied to at least one of the adhered surface of the inner coextruded film, the inner surface of the composite film or the outer surface of the composite film, at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of any PET film, and at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of any interlayer;
[0018] The coating layer is at least one or more of a high barrier coating layer, a high temperature resistant layer, a surface protective layer and an ink layer; the high barrier coating layer is formed from at least one of EVOH, PVOH, PVDC, alumina and silica.
[0019] The ink layer is generally printed on the outer surface of the composite film or between the composite films, i.e. it can be printed on a PET layer or an interlayer.
[0020] Further, the heat sealing layer is one of PET, PP or PE;
[0021] The heat sealing layer is PET, and the thickness of the coextruded layer accounts for 80%or more;
[0022] The heat sealing layer is PP, and the thickness of the coextruded layer accounts for 60%or more;
[0023] The heat sealing layer is PE, and the thickness of the coextruded layer accounts for 60%or more;
[0024] Further, the coextruded layer is provided with 1-8 layers.
[0025] Further, the high temperature retortable film has a thickness of greater than 20μm.
[0026] Further, the inner layer coextruded film has a thickness of 10-120μm, the heat sealing layer has a thickness of 2-30μm, and the coextruded layer has a thickness of 0-78μm.
[0027] Further, the composite film has a thickness of 8-140μm.
[0028] Further, the first tie layer and the second tie layer both have a thickness of 1-5μm.
[0029] Further, the coating layer has a thickness of 0.01-10μm.
[0030] The present utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:
[0031] (1) The finished product packaging film prepared in the present utility model is recyclable and meets the requirements of 4.3.3 in GB / T 18455.
[0032] (2) The finished product packaging film prepared in the present utility model can be applied under high-temperature retort sterilization conditions (121-145℃) , semi-high-temperature retort sterilization (100-121℃) , boiling sterilization (80-100℃) or common environments (below 80℃) .
[0033] (3) The retortable film prepared in the present utility model has the advantages of being both high-temperature retortable and single material recyclable.Brief Description of the Drawings
[0034] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film described in the present utility model;
[0035] Inner coextruded film 1, heat sealing layer 11, coextruded layer 12, composite film 2, PET layer 21, second tie layer 22, first tie layer 3, and coating layer 4.Detailed Description
[0036] In the following, the specific embodiments of the present utility model will be further described with reference to the drawings and examples. The following examples are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present utility model more clearly, and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0037] As shown in Figure 1, an environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film comprises an inner coextruded film 1, wherein the inner coextruded film 1 comprises a heat sealing layer 11 and at least one coextruded layer 12, and the coextruded layer 12 is a PET film.
[0038] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, it further comprises a composite film 2 and a first tie layer 3, and the coextruded layer 12 is connected with the composite film 2 through the first tie layer 3.
[0039] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the composite film 2 comprises 1-5 PET layers 21 and a second tie layer 22, and the PET layers 21 in the composite film 2 are connected with each other through the second tie layer 22.
[0040] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, it may comprise at least one interlayer, wherein the interlayer can be arranged between the heat sealing layer and the coextruded layer or between the coextruded layers.
[0041] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, it may comprise at least one interlayer, wherein the interlayer can be arranged on one side of the composite film 2 towards the coextruded layer;
[0042] or the interlayer can be arranged on one side of the coextruded layer 12 towards the composite film 2;
[0043] or arranged between layers in the composite membrane 2.
[0044] or arranged on the outer surface layer of the composite film 2.
[0045] The above-mentioned interlayer is compounded with other layers through a tie layer.
[0046] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the interlayer may be formed from one selected from EVOH, PA, PE, PP, PET or AL; and the interlayer has a thickness of 1-40μm.
[0047] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, it further comprises a coating layer 4 applied to at least one of the adhered surface of the inner coextruded film 1, the inner surface of the composite film 2 or the outer surface of the composite film 2, at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of any PET film 21, and at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of any interlayer;
[0048] The coating layer 4 is at least one or more of a high barrier coating layer, a high temperature resistant layer, a surface protective layer and an ink layer; the high barrier coating layer is formed from at least one of EVOH, PVOH, PVDC, alumina and silica.
[0049] The ink layer is generally printed on the outer surface of the composite film 2 or between the composite films 2, i.e. it can be printed on a PET layer 21 or an interlayer.
[0050] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the heat sealing layer 11 is one of PET, PP or PE;
[0051] The heat sealing layer 11 is PET, and the thickness of the coextruded layer accounts for 80%or more;
[0052] The heat sealing layer 11 is PP, and the thickness of the coextruded layer accounts for 60%or more;
[0053] The heat sealing layer 11 is PE, and the thickness of the coextruded layer accounts for 60%or more;
[0054] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the coextruded layer 12 is provided with 1-8 layers.
[0055] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the thickness of the high-temperature retortable film is greater than 20μm.
[0056] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the thickness of the inner coextruded film 1 is 10-120μm, the thickness of the heat sealing layer 11 is 2-30μm, and the thickness of the coextruded layer 12 is 0-78μm.
[0057] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the thickness of the composite film 2 is 8-140μm, and the thickness of the PET layer 21 is 8-40μm.
[0058] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the thickness of each of the first tie layer 3 and the second tie layer 22 is 1-5μm.
[0059] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the thickness of the coating layer 4 is 0.01-10μm.
[0060] (I) Preparation of the high-temperature retortable film
[0061] Example 1:
[0062] As shown in Figure 1, an environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film comprises an inner coextruded film 1, a composite film 2 and a first tie layer 3, wherein the inner coextruded film 1 comprises a heat sealing layer 11 and two coextruded layers 12, and the coextruded layer 12 is connected with the composite film 2 through the first tie layer 3.
[0063] The heat sealing layer 11 is a PET, and the coextruded layer 12 is a PET film.
[0064] The composite film 2 comprises two PET layers 21 and a second tie layer 22, and the PET layers 21 in the composite film 2 are connected with each other through the second tie layer 22.
[0065] It also comprises an ink layer 4 applied on the adhered surface of the inner coextruded film 1, and having a thickness of 3μm.
[0066] The thickness of the high-temperature retortable film is 102μm.
[0067] The thickness of the inner coextruded film 1 is 50μm, wherein the thickness of the heat sealing layer 11 is 10μm, and the thickness of each of the two coextruded layers 12 is 20μm.
[0068] The thickness of the composite film 2 is 45μm, wherein the two PET layers 21 have a thickness of 18 and 23μm respectively, and the thickness of the second tie layer 22 is 4μm.
[0069] The thickness of the first tie layer 3 is 4μm.
[0070] Henkel UK3640 is used for both the first tie layer 3 and the second tie layer 22.
[0071] Comparative Example:
[0072] The conventional PET high-temperature retortable film PET12 / INK / AL7 / NY15 / RCPP70 is taken as a comparative example, which comprises an inner layer casting PP inner film for high-temperature retort, a composite film AL layer, a composite film NY layer, a composite film PET layer and tie layers for high-temperature retort between layers.
[0073] It also comprises an ink layer applied on the adhered surface of the outer layer PET composite film.
[0074] The thickness of the high-temperature retortable film is 120μm.
[0075] The thickness of the tie layer is 4μm.
[0076] Henkel UK3640 is used for the tie layers.
[0077] (II) Performance parameters
[0078] The bag prepared in Example 1 is tested for its performance with the following test criteria and conditions:
[0079] (1) Recyclability: according to 4.3.3 in GB / T 18455;
[0080] (2) High-temperature resistance: according to Class 3 in GB / T 10004;
[0081] The total PET content of the finished product packaging film prepared in Example 1 can reach 90%or more, so as to realize the recycling of such a packaging film and meet the requirements of 4.3.3 in GB / T 18455. The finished product packaging film prepared in Example 1 can meet the requirements of being applied under high-temperature retort sterilization conditions (121-145℃) , semi-high-temperature retort sterilization (100-121℃) , boiling sterilization (80-100℃) , or common environments (below 80℃) .
[0082] Although the retortable film prepared in the Comparative Example can meet the use requirements of high-temperature retort, the structure contains four film materials (different materials for different properties with high replacement difficulties) , does not meet the recycling requirements, and is neither environment-friendly nor recyclable. As compared with the Comparative Example, Example 1 can also meet the use requirements of high-temperature retort, and meanwhile the proportion of PET in the structure can be as high as 92%, which meets the recycling requirements and is environment-friendly and recyclable.
[0083] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principle of the present utility model. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as falling within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1.An environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film, characterized by comprising an inner coextruded film (1) , wherein the inner coextruded film (1) comprises a heat sealing layer (11) and at least one coextruded layer (12) , and the coextruded layer (12) is a PET film.2.The environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film according to claim 1, characterized by further comprising a composite film (2) and a first tie layer (3) , wherein the coextruded layer (12) is connected with the composite film (2) through the first tie layer (3) .3.The environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film according to claim 2, characterized in that the composite film (2) comprises 1-5 PET layers (21) and a second tie layer (22) , and the PET layers (21) in the composite film (2) are connected with each other through the second tie layer (22) .4.The environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film according to claim 1, characterized by comprising at least one interlayer, wherein the interlayer is arranged between the heat sealing layer (11) and the coextruded layer (12) ; or between the coextruded layers (12) .5.The environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film according to claim 3, characterized by comprising at least one interlayer, wherein the interlayer is arranged on one side of the composite film (2) towards the coextruded layer;or the interlayer can be arranged on one side of the coextruded layer (12) towards the composite film (2) ;or arranged between layers in the composite film (2) ;or arranged on the outer surface layer of the composite film (2) .6.The environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the interlayer is one of EVOH, PA, PE, PP, PET or AL; and the interlayer has a thickness of 1-40μm.7.The environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film according to claim 2, characterized by further comprising a coating layer (4) applied to at least one of the adhered surface of the inner coextruded film (1) , the inner surface of the composite film (2) or the outer surface of the composite film (2) , at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of any PET film (21) , and at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of any interlayer.8.The environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film according to claim 1, characterized in that the heat sealing layer (11) is one of PET, PP or PE;the heat sealing layer (11) is PET, and the thickness of the coextruded layer accounts for 80%or more;the heat sealing layer (11) is PP, and the thickness of the coextruded layer accounts for 60%or more;the heat sealing layer (11) is PE, and the thickness of the coextruded layer accounts for 60%or more.9.The environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film according to claim 1, characterized in that the coextruded layer (12) is provided with 1-8 layers.10.The environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film according to claim 1, characterized in that the high-temperature retortable film has a thickness of greater than 20μm.11.The environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner coextruded film (1) has a thickness of 10-120μm, the heat sealing layer (11) has a thickness of 2-30μm, and the coextruded layer (12) has a thickness of 0-78μm.12.The environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film according to claim 3, characterized in that the composite film (2) has a thickness of 8-140μm, and the PET layer (21) has a thickness of 6-40μm.13.The environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film according to claim 3, characterized in that the first tie layer (3) and the second tie layer (22) both have a thickness of 1-5μm.14.The environment-friendly recyclable PET high-temperature retortable film according to claim 6, characterized in that the coating layer (4) has a thickness of 0.01-10μm.
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