Cryovac, Inc.

W. R. Grace Co.-conn.

Biosphere Industries, LLC

Other

Sealed Air Corporation (us)

Chamness Biodegradables, LLC

Chevron Chemical Company LLC

Cyrovac, Inc.

Drew V. Speer

Nathanael R. Miranda

Frank B. Edwards

Thomas A. Blinka

Jeffrey A. Thomas

Drew V Speer

Thomas Andrew Blinka

Charles R Morgan

William Peyton Roberts

Thomas Duane Kennedy

Jeffrey A Thomas

Ronald L Cotterman

Frank Bryan Edwards

Nathanael Rustia Miranda

Scott W Beckwith

Janet W Rivett

Michael Lee Becraft

David A Dellinger

Dwight W Schwark

Brian L Butler

William Alfred Feehley, Jr

Elie Helou, Jr

Cynthia Louise Ebner

Marvin Russell Havens

William John Gauthier

Charles Rice Barmore

Richard M Dayrit

Narender P Luthra

Dilip K Boal

Gregory E McDonald

Robert Babrowicz

Csaba Frank Kiss

James George Miller

Michael D Grah

Paul D Spence

William Joseph Mahon

Charles C Zende

Gregory H Grossman

Andrew W VanPutte

William A Feehley

Philip H Cook, Jr

Jason G Verrett

Timothy S Dennison

Rachel McDowell

Melania M Craddock

Neil J Dunn

William V Hickey

Ta Yen Ching

Stephen Floyd Compton

Ram Kumar Ramesh

Kiyoshi Katsumoto

Donald Albert Bansleben

Joseph L Goodrich

Gary W Beall

John Scott Hallock

Slawomir Opuszko

Christopher Bull

James A Solis

Larry Bickle McAllister, Jr

David Ray Kyle

R Karina Espinel

Larry B McAllister

Christopher Scott

Lorna Lu Zhao

Andrew W Van Putte

Eric David Ellenbogen

David Ebung Umo

Sina Behtash

Kolawole Ayinuola

Xingwu Wang

Yue Sun

Amber C Rumple

Jeremy Bartels

Kemia Amin Anders

Njamkou N Noucti

Lorna Lu Mao

William J Mahon

Cynthia L Ebner

Richard Dayrit

Frank B Edwards

Scott Beckwith

Rachel Mcdowell

Janet Rivett

Lorna Lu Zhao Mao

Michael L Becraft

Michael Grah

Charles R Barmore

Thomas C Kennedy

Karina R Espinel

A multilayer film having a soluble tie layer and method for dissipating the soluble tie layer from the multilayer film is disclosed. The multilayer film having a first outer layer; a first soluble tie layer comprising at least 10 wt %, at least 40 wt %, or at least 50 wt % of a neutralized ethylene acrylic acid copolymer. The soluble tie layer dissipates from the multilayer film when placed in a caustic solution.

Multilayer film having a soluble tie layer and method for dissipating

The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a method of making a foam. The disclosed formulation has a first part with at least one multifunctional acrylate. The disclosed formulations have a second part with at least one non-isocyanate polyurethane oligomer derived from a reaction of at least one multifunctional cyclocarbonate and at least one first multifunctional amine, and a second multifunctional amine. The formulation may also have a blowing agent and at least one surfactant.

Method and formulation for an isocyanate-free foam using isocyanate-free polyurethane chemistry

A zeolite formulation has been identified that is to be included in an arrangement of barrier layers allowing for the entrapment of volatile organoleptic compound (VOCs), in particular, odor causing VOCs, between the barrier layers in order to contain the release of these compounds. The entrapment technique allows for extended time to adsorb, absorb or react such VOCs before they can be absorbed by the product surrounded by the packaging. A zeolite formulation of an odor scavenger layer not having any VOC barrier layers within the film is also disclosed having the capability to contain the release of hydrogen sulfide over a period of at least 20 days.

Film having an oxygen scavenger and a volatile organoleptic compound scavenger

The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a method of making a foam, specifically, the development of isocyanate-free foams using at least one unsaturated polyester. The at least one unsaturated polyester is a reaction product of at least one unsaturated cyclic anhydride, dicyclopentadiene, and at least one polyol. The disclosed formulation further comprises at least one reactive diluent and at least one initiator. The disclosed formulations are cured by a free radical mechanism.

Method and formulation for an isocyanate-free foam using unsaturated polyesters

A seating device has a seating platform and at least one leg supporting it in its elevated position.

Isocyanate-free foam using carbon Michael addition chemistry

A method of making a foam uses the following steps. A mixture is created having a polymerizable condensation polymer and a blowing agent. The polymerizable condensation polymer has hydroxy acid units and unsaturated di-functional units. The unsaturated di-functional units are unsaturated dicarboxylic acid units or unsaturated di-alcohol units. The mixture is expanded to create a froth. The polymerizable condensation polymer in the froth is reacted to create the foam.

Method of making a foam

A method of making a foam comprising the following steps. A mixture is created comprising (i) a first reactant comprising triglyceride having acrylate functionality, (ii) a second reactant comprising diacrylate, and (iii) a blowing agent. The mixture is expanded to create a froth. The first and second reactants of the froth are reacted to create the foam.

The present invention is directed to a multilayer film having an active oxygen barrier layer that comprises an oxygen scavenging composition that is a blend of a thermoplastic resin (A) having carbon-carbon double bonds substantially in its main chain, a transition metal salt (B), and an oxygen barrier polymer (C) having oxygen barrier properties that can be further enhanced by exposing the composition to a source of ionizing radiation e.g., electron beam radiation. Irradiation improves the oxygen scavenging abilities of the oxygen scavenging composition so that oxygen can be intercepted and scavenged as it passes through the film. The resulting irradiated multilayer film has improved active barrier properties in comparison to the same film prior to irradiation. As result, the multilayer film of the present invention can be used in packaging applications to help maintain a low oxygen atmosphere in the interior of a package.

Multilayer film having an active oxygen barrier layer with radiation enhanced active barrier properties

The present application is generally directed to novel compositions and methods used to produce a biodegradable, starch-based, water-resistant article of manufacture. The teachings include a composition comprising a biodegradable fiber component in an amount ranging from about 5% to about 40% on a dry weight basis, starch component in an amount ranging from about 40% to about 94.5% on a dry weight basis, and an additive component in an amount ranging from more than 0% to about 15% on a dry weight basis. The additive component can comprise an epoxidized vegetable oil, a hydrogenated triglyceride, poly(vinyl acetate), poly(vinyl acetate-ethylene) copolymer, poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate) copolymer, or a combination thereof.

Biodegradable and compostable composition having improved physical and chemical properties

One embodiment of the present invention provides a partly-biodegradable system, which comprises a non-biodegradable portion and a biodegradable portion wherein the non-biodegradable portion is easily separated from the biodegradable portion for disposal of the system. In certain embodiments, the system further comprises a cover layer of non-biodegradable film which adheres to the first non-biodegradable portion to form a sealed compartment for food or drink reservation.

Multi-layer container

The present invention provides a multilayer film having an active oxygen barrier multilayer core comprising at least one of 1) an active oxygen barrier layer is sandwiched between two passive oxygen barrier layers, or 2) a passive oxygen barrier layer is sandwiched between two active oxygen barrier layers. In one embodiment, the active barrier layer comprises a composition that is a blend of a thermoplastic resin (A) having carbon-carbon double bonds substantially in its main chain, a transition metal salt (B), and an oxygen barrier polymer (C). In some embodiments the active barrier layer may also include a compatibilizer (D). The passive oxygen barrier layers help to maintain the oxygen barrier properties of the multilayer film after the oxygen absorbing capacity of the active barrier layer has been exhausted. As a result, the useful shelf life of the film can be extended.

Multilayer film having passive and active oxygen barrier layers

One embodiment is a composition comprising water; starch; natural fibrous materials; one or more additives to improve certain properties such as heat transfer, microbial resistance, scavenging activity or shelf life; a mold release agent; flavoring agents; coloring agents; and/or wax emulsions, proteins, or other natural polymeric compounds to adjust the product properties for particular applications.

Ecologically friendly composition containing beneficial additives

An intercalated layered silicate comprises a layered silicate and an intercalating agent sorbed between the silicate layers of the layered silicate. The amount of intercalating agent is effective to provide an average interlayer spacing between the silicate layers of at least about 20 &#x212b;. The intercalating agent has a formula selected from formulas I through VII described herein. The intercalated layered silicate may be exfoliated by mixing it with a matrix medium and adding sufficient energy to form a dispersed-particle composition. A packaging film, such as a food packaging film, may comprise the dispersed-particle composition.

Intercalated layered silicate

Some embodiments of the invention generally relate to a moisture barrier coating that is biodegradable and compostable. Some embodiments also relate to a coating that is dual ovenable. Such coatings may be used to increase moisture resistance and provide non-stick or release characteristics when applied to biodegradable and compostable disposable food packaging and food service items. In some embodiments, a plasticizer, an amide wax and optionally a rosin are added to a cellulose-ester-based coating to increase moisture resistance. In other embodiments, a biodegradable polymer, an amide wax, optionally a plasticizer, and optionally a rosin are added to a cellulose-ester-based coating to drastically increase moisture resistance. In still other embodiments, phospholipids or medium-chain triglycerides or increased levels of amide wax may be added to the either of the embodiments above to provide enhanced release characteristics.

Moisture resistant coating

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