Multi-layer flexible packaging material
AssigneeSociete des Produits Nestle S.A.
InventorsGerhard Niederreiter, Nicola Galaffu, Marie-Amelie Francoise Suzanne Gleron, Colin Gardner Neill, Alexey Vishtal, Abhijit Bhattacharya
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to the field of multi-layer flexible packaging material. In particularly, the present invention relates to a multi-layer flexible packaging material to package dry food, preferably confectionery. The packaging material of the present invention is marine degradable, recyclable and has acceptable barrier properties.
Claims14
A multi-layer flexible packaging material comprising the following layers from an outer surface to an inner surface:
- a paper layer,
- a polymeric layer comprising butenediol-vinyl alcohol copolymer (BVOH) and clay,
- a barrier layer comprising a component selected from the group consisting of a metallized material, aluminium oxide, silicon oxide and mixtures thereof, and
- a sealant layer.
A dry food product packaged in a multi-layer flexible packaging material comprising the following layers from an outer surface to an inner surface:
- a paper layer,
- a polymeric layer comprising butanediol-vinyl alcohol copolymer (BVOH) and clay,
- a barrier layer comprising a component selected from the group consisting of a metallized material, aluminium oxide, silicon oxide and mixtures thereof, and
- a sealant layer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.