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Peelable film

Polybutene-1 (PB-1) at first sight appears to be a conventional polyolefin. Based on its molecular structure, it resembles its well-known counterpart polypropylene (PP).

The extra methylene group incorporated into the side chains however has drastic implications with regard to PB-1’s affinity to polyethylene (PE).

This structural change represents a further mild reduction of polymer polarity and a lower entanglement density compared to the lower poly (a-olefins). These properties deliver a polymer with an intrinsic high shear sensitivity and low heat of fusion together with a melting point comparable to PE. These unique properties are what the packaging industry needs for producing easy-open packaging seals.

Blending minor amounts of PB-1 into PE is a prerequisite for developing an easy opening packaging technology. Typical applications where this technology is being applied by customers include sterilizable, deep freeze, vacuum, and modified atmosphere packaging.

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