The Use of Metallocene Polyethylene in Co-Extruded Lamination Film, 2007 European PLACE Conference

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The value of metallocene LLDPE compared with other polyethylene’s (e.g. LDPE, C4-LLDPE etc) has been examined in 3-layer co-extruded lamination film formulations, with particular focus on competitive sealant polymers such as C8-LLDPEs. The examination demonstrated that films formulated with metallocene LLDPE imparted significantly better sealing properties compared with other polymers, resulting in significant improvements in packaging line speed.

This presentation illustrates the comparative results and the conclusions drawn from them.