Heat shrinkable film
AssigneeFlexopack S.A.
InventorDimitris Gkinosatis
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Abstract
The present invention refers to a multilayer heat shrinkable film characterized by a combination of desirable properties, such as high shrinkage, good optical properties, excellent sealability and puncture resistance. The invention further is directed to a method of producing said film. The invention is further directed to the use of said film or bags and pouches made therefrom for packaging goods as for example food products.
Claims10
A heat shrinkable, co-extruded film whose puncture resistance is increased by at least 100% by immersion in hot water 90° C. for 4 seconds in a way that the thickness of the film before and after immersion has a maximum difference of 3%, comprising:
- (i) an outer layer comprising an ionomer with acid content of at least 10% per weight;
- (ii) an intermediate layer;
- (iii) an inner layer comprising an ethylene alpha olefin copolymer with density less than 0.905 g/cc;
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- (iv) an oxygen barrier material layer,
- wherein shrinkage at 85° C. in each of the machine and transverse directions of the heat shrinkable film is at least 40%.
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