Sealed Air has patented a recyclable bag for flowable materials, featuring a co-extruded multi-layer film with a metallized barrier core layer of ethylene-vinyl alcohol. The design offers heat retention, flex-crack resistance, toughness, and barrier properties while allowing for recycling. GlobalData’s report on Sealed Air gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Recyclable bag with metallized barrier film for flowable materials
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11952188B1) discloses a recyclable bag designed for packaging flowable materials. The bag features a unique construction comprising a recyclable metallized barrier co-extruded multi-layer polymeric film and a non-barrier co-extruded multi-layer polymeric film. The metallized barrier film includes specific layers such as an inner sealant layer, a core barrier layer with ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH), and an outer metallized sealant layer. The composition of these layers, including the types of polymers used and their densities, is carefully defined to ensure optimal performance and recyclability of the bag.
Furthermore, the patent details various embodiments of the recyclable bag, including variations in the composition and arrangement of the layers within the metallized barrier film. The inclusion of adhesive or tie resins in certain layers enhances adhesion, while the use of specific ethylene/a-olefin interpolymer fractions contributes to the overall properties of the bag. Additionally, the patent specifies the thickness range of the film, the potential use of machine direction oriented (MDO) film, and the presence of aluminum in the metallized sealant layer. By outlining these specific features and configurations, the patent aims to provide a sustainable packaging solution for flowable materials while maintaining performance and recyclability standards.
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