Oriented HDPE films with metallized skin layer

U.S. Patent Number: 5725962

Abstract: A metallizable multilayer film structure of enhanced bond strength comprises a) a flame or corona discharge treated upper skin layer (a) consisting essentially of ethylene-propylene-butylene terpolymer and low density polyethylene; b) a base layer comprising high density polyethylene, and c) a lower skin layer (c) comprising ethylene-propylene-butylene terpolymer and an antiblock component selected from the group consisting of silicone oil and silicone particulate.

Inventors: Bader; Michael J. (Fairport, NY), O'Brien; Jeffrey J. (Walworth, NY), Riddle; Kelli Lee (Rochester, NY)

Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation (Fairfax, VA)

Application Number: 08/455,734

Issued: 1998-03-10

Expired: 2006-03-10

Classes: 428/515 ; 428/327; 428/35.7; 428/35.8; 428/35.9; 428/447; 428/461; 428/516; 428/523

Field of search: 428/515,516,523,461,327,447,35.7,35.8,35.9

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