Process for producing polyolefin microporous breathable film
AssigneeExxon Chemical Patents Inc.
InventorJohn H. Mackay
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Abstract
Polyolefin/filler breathable films may be produced by machine or transverse direction orientation using interdigitating grooved rollers. Biaxial orientation to similarly produce breathable films may be accomplished by the same method. By heating the rollers, the breathability of the film is increased without increasing the depth of engagement of the interdigitating rollers.
Claims9
A process for imparting higher water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) to a filled polyolefin film comprising the steps of:
- extruding a polyolefin filler combination into a film;
- and
- passing said film through at least one pair of interdigitating grooved rollers
- wherein said rollers are heated to at least 80° F.
A process for imparting higher water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) in grams per square meter per day to a filled polyolefin film wherein the water vapor transmission rate is determined by the equation:
- WVTR=−329.73*31.2162 (Roller Temperature in ° F.)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.