CA1319480C - Multilayer polymeric film - Google Patents
Multilayer polymeric filmInfo
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- CA1319480C CA1319480C CA000603517A CA603517A CA1319480C CA 1319480 C CA1319480 C CA 1319480C CA 000603517 A CA000603517 A CA 000603517A CA 603517 A CA603517 A CA 603517A CA 1319480 C CA1319480 C CA 1319480C
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- multilayer film
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A polymeric multilayer film structure having a high percentage of fillers is disclosed. The fillers are concentrated in a separate filler containing layer having about 5 to about 20 percent of the thickness of the total multilayer film. The filler containing layer is coextruded with a base layer comprising the balance of the thickness of the multilayer film. By keeping the filler containing layer thin, relative to the total film thickness, a multilayer film having a filler concentration up to about 60 weight percent is achievable without significantly adversely affecting the material properties of the multilayer film structure.
A polymeric multilayer film structure having a high percentage of fillers is disclosed. The fillers are concentrated in a separate filler containing layer having about 5 to about 20 percent of the thickness of the total multilayer film. The filler containing layer is coextruded with a base layer comprising the balance of the thickness of the multilayer film. By keeping the filler containing layer thin, relative to the total film thickness, a multilayer film having a filler concentration up to about 60 weight percent is achievable without significantly adversely affecting the material properties of the multilayer film structure.
Description
t 31 9480 MULTILA`~ER POLYMERIC FILM
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to polymeric films having one or more fillers and more particularly to multilayer films having high concentrations of fillers. The fillers may include opacifying or whitening pigments.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a polymerlc multilayer film having a high percentage of pigments, or other fillers. Pigments are often added to a thin polymeric film to increase opacity~ whiten the film or otherw~se modify the optical propert~es of the film.
Other f~llers are added to polymeric films to provide bulk, o~
othe~wtse decrease the cost of the film. One problem assQciated with adding high levels of fillers to a polymeric matrix is the resulting adverse effect on material propertles such as tear strength, tensile strength and softness which often occurs. The adverse effect on material properties often constrains the percentage, or concentration, of fillers, such as opacifying and whitening pigments, added to a polymeric fllm.
For example, U.S. Patent 4,521,437 issued to Storms June 4, 1985, teaches that pigment loadings limited to 15 weight percent can be obtained without adversely affecting the material properties of the film. U.S. Patent 3,154,461 issued to Johnson October 27, 1964 teaches a polymeric film having up to 25 weight percent particulate material. However, this teaching further requ~res biaxial stretching of the fllm at a temperature above the polymer second order transition temperature to produce opacity.
U.S. Patent 3,900,670, issued to Ikeda et al. August 19, 1975 discloses a multilayer film having 26 to 50 weight percent Fillers. However, this reference also requires biaxial stretching to produce opacity as a result of voiding withln the film.
The opacity and whiteness of a thin film are, therefore, limited by the concentrations of opacifying and whitening pigments added to the film. Stretching of the film, to cause opacity, adds 1 3 1 9~ 80 a step to ths manufacturing process which is reflected in increased costO
BRIEF SUMM~RY OF T~E INVENTION
It is an object of an aspect of this invention to produce a thin opaque film having high concentrations of pigments or other fillers and which can be made white. It is also an object of an aspect of this invention to produce a film which does not have significantly reduced material properties due to the high pigment, or other filler, concentrations. It is an object of an aspect of this invention to produce a film which does not require stretching as part of the manufacturing process.
The invention in one aspect is a polymeric multilayer film comprising at least one base layer comprised substantially of a polymeric material and at least one filler containing polymeric layer substantially continuously joined to the base layer. The filler containing layer has from about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers substantially uniformly dispersed therein and a thickness not exceeding about 20 percent of the total thickness of the multilayer film.
Other aspects of this invention are as follows:
A substantially void-free polymeric multilayer film which exhibits an opaque appearance without being stretched, said polymeric multilayer film comprising: (a) at least one relatively thick base layer comprised substantially of a polymer, said base layer having a thickness comprising at least about 80 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film; and ~b) at least one relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer substantially continuously joined to said base layer, said filler containing polymeric layer having about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers substantially uniformly dispersed therein, said filler containing layer having a thickness not exceeding about 20 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film, whereby said fillers in said relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer scatter .
-2a- 1 31 q480 the light rays incident upon said multilayer film to produce said opaque appearance in said multilayer polymeric film without significantly detracting from the material properties of said base layer.
A substantially void-free polymeric multilayer film which exhibits an opaque appearance without being stretched, said polymeric multilayer film co~prising: (a) a first relatively thick outer base layer comprised substantially of a polymer; (b) a central relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer having a first side and a second side opposed thereto, said first side being substantially continuously joined to one side of said first outer base layer, said filler containing polymeric layer having about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers substantially uniformly dispersed therein, and a thickness not exceeding about 20 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film; and (c) a second relatively thick outer base layer comprised substantially of a polymer and having one side substantially continuously joined to said second side of said central filler containing layer, said first outer base layer and said second outer bas~ layer together comprising at least about 80 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film, whereby said fillers in said relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer scatter the light rays incident upon said multilayer film to produce said opaque appearance in said multilayer polymeric film without significantly detracting from the material properties of said base layers.
A substantially void-~ree polymeric multilayer film which exhibits an opaque appearance without being stretched, said polymeric multilayer film comprising: ~a) two relatively thin outer filler containing polymeric layers, each of said outer filler containing polymeric layers having about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers substantially uniformly dispersed therein, said filler containing layers together having a combined thickness not exceeding about 20 percent of the total thickness of said ''' '`~' - --2b- 1 31 9480 multilayer film; and (b) a relatively thick central base layer having a first side and a second side opposed thereto and comprlsed substantially of a polymer, said base layer being interposed between said outer filler containing polymeric layers and having one of said outer filler containing polymeric layers substantially continuously joined to said first side of said base layer and the other of said outer filler containing layers substantially continuously joined to said second side of said base layer, said central base layer having a thickness comprising at least about 80 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film, whereby said fillers in said relatively thin filler containing polymeric layers scatter the light rays incident upon said multilayer film to produce said opaque appearance in said multilayer polymeric film without significantly detracting from the material properties of said base layer.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the invention, it is believed the same will be better understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein the same parts have the same reference numeral and similar, or analogous, parts have reference numerals with the same last digit.
Figure 1 is a cross sectional view of one embodiment of the multilayer film of the present invention having one base layer and one filler containing layer;
Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of a second embodiment of the multilayer film of the present invention, having one central filler containing layer between two outer base layers; and Figure 3 is a cross sectional view of a third embodiment of the present invention having one central base layer between two outer filler containing layers.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF T~E INVENTION
" ~,~;'!` ~ i -~3~ l 3 1 ~480 Referring to Figure 1, the invention comprises a polymeric, multilayer fllm 20 hav;ng at least two layers and a total thickness of typically less than about 0.25 mm (0.01 inches). A
first layer 22, the base layer, comprises the substantial thickness, about 80 to about 95 percent, of the multilayer film 20 and is made of convent~onal polymeric mat~rials. The multilayer film 20 also has a second layer 24 which comprises the balance, less than approxlmately 20 percent, of the film 20 thickness and which contains a high percentage of fillers 26.
lo It is importan~ that the base layer 22 be th1ck relative to the multilayer film 20, comprising frsm about 80 to about 95 percent of the total thickness of multilayer film 20, and prefer-ably comprising at least nine-tenths of the thickness of the multilayer film 20, so that the material proper~ies of the base lS layer 22 substan~ially control the material properties of the multi1ayer f11~ 2G. By maintaining the base layer 22 thick relative to multilayer film 20, the material properties of multilayer film 20 approx1mate those of base layer 22 and are not significantly adversely affected by the presence of fillers 26 in second layer 24.
The material selected for the base layer 22 must be machinable and capable of being formed into a film. Particular attention should be given to properties after finishlng including tear resistance9 tensile strength, elastic modulus and any other 2s properties requ1red by the application. If the film 20 is to be used in consumer products which contact the human body, the film 20 must also be soft and safe for epidermal or other human contact. Preferred polymeric materials include polyolefins, part kularly polyethylenes, polypropylenes and copolymers having at least one olefinic constituent. Other materials such as polyesters, nylons, copolymers thereof and combinations of any of the forego1ng may also b~ suitable.
If deslred, convent;onal amounts of whiteners (not shown), typically 1 to 15 weight percent, may be added to the polymeric matrix of the first layer 22 to increase its opacity. The percentage of whiteners, such as titanium dioxlde and calcium carbonate, are limited by the material propert1es of the first ~ ~4 l 31 ~480 layer 22, and the application to which the film 20 is used. For exampl , if the multilayer film 20 of the invention is employed in a diaper or catamenial pad, a flrst layer 22 having filler leve1s above approximately 10 weight percent results in a multilayer film 5 20 which is unpleasant and harsh feeling when placed against the skin.
If desired, the first layer 22 may contain colored pigments instead of whitening pigments. If a first colored pigmentation is employed in first layer 22, and white or a second colored lo pigmentation in second layer 24, as described below, it is possible to produce a thin film 20 with each side having a different color.
The second layer 24, or polymer~c filler contalnlng layer, comprises a polymeric matrix and high concentrations of pigments or other machinable fillers 26. Materials suitable for the second polymer~c matrix include polyolefins, such as polyethylenes and polypropylenes, and copolymers havtng at least one olefinic constituent. Other materials such as polyesters, and nylons, copolymer thereof, and combinat~ons of any of the foregoing may be suitable. Because a flexible and elastic matrix ls deslrable to accommodate the high concentrations of fillers 26, a relatively softer material such as ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer works well.
To cause opacification, whitening or coloring of second layer 24, approximately 15 to approximately 60 weight percent pigment fillers 26 may be added. Slnce a film 20 having a whitish appearance, in addltion to being opaque, is often desirable, particularly if such film 20 is to be used 1n disposable consumer products such as catamenial pads, diapers, etc., a whitening pigment such as titanium dioxide or calcium carbonate may be selected. To achieve a matte surface f1nlsh or prevent blocklng of the multilayer film 20, a silica f~ller may be employed in second layer 24. Approximately 50 weight percent fillers 26, substantially equally divided between two types of fillers, one of which is a pigment, has been fo~nd to work well. For example, a second layer 24 of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer haviny approximately 25 weight percent titanium dioxide and approximately -5- l 31 ~480 25 welght percent sllica fillers produces a film having a white matte surface. Other useful fillers 25 include colored pigmen~s such as carbon black, etc. To reinforce the multilayer film 20, filament fillers, such as rayon, may be added to second layer 24.
By utilizing light refracting fillers 26, which have a refractive index different than that of the polymeric matrix of second layer 24, a white opaque film 2a can be produced without stretching of the film 20 as part of the manufacturing process.
~he pigmentation of second layer 24 results from the scattering of 10 light rays refracted from fillers 26, and not as a result of voids created by stretching of film 20. Titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate and silica work well with the polymers dPscribed above to cause whitening and opacification by light refraction.
The second layer 24 is thin relative to the total thickness15 of the mult1layer film 20, comprising from about 5 to abo~t 20 percent of the total multilayer film 20 thlckness and preferably not more than 10 percent of the total mult1layer film 20 thickness. This proportion of layers is important to prevent the ~ second layer 24 from causing the multilayer film 20 to have an 20 excessively brittle or tearable nature. Also, if the second layer 24 is to be placed in contact with the skin, more comfort is provided if the second layer 24 is jo~ned to a more compliant first layer 22 of substantially greater thickness. By keeping the second layer 24 th~n relative to the total multilayer film 20, the 25 desirable material properties of the first layer 22 are substantially maintained.
It is necessary that the thickness of the second layer 24 be coordinated with the particle size and percentages of any fillers 26 added to second layer 24. While the second layer 24 is 30 brittle, and easily torn due to the high filler 26 concentrations, the filler particles 26 should not be so large, or the second layer 24 so thin, that the part1cles 26 are not totally contained by the polymer material of the second layer 24 or protrude through the surface of the second layer 24, otherwise the filler particles 35 26 may be torn from the polymeric matrix and not provide the desired functions of opacification, pigmentation, preventing blocking, reinforcement, etc. ;illers 26 havlng an average particle size of about 0.5 to 8 microns are typically suitable.
The thickness of ths second layer 24 also constrains the weight percentage of fillers which may be added to the second layer 24. While filler concentrations exceeding 60 weight percent are possible with the multilayer film 20 of the present invention, the filler concentrations must be low enough to allow the particles 26 to be fully dispersed throughout the polymeric matrix of tha second layer 24, and not stacked in a solid, relatively continuous fashion from the interface with first 12yer 22 to the outer surface of second layer 24. Filler concentrations of less than 15 weight percent are also feasible, but generally do not require the multilayer film 20 of this invention. Films having filler concentrations of less than 15 weight percent typically can be achieved by methods known in the prior art. However~
disadv~ntages of filler concentrations of less than 15 percent, such as a harsh tactile sensation, can be overcome by providing the film of the present invention having a base layer 20 of very low filler concentration which is placed against the skin and a filler containing layer 24 which is shielded from the skin by the base layer 20.
The layers described above, must be joined, preferentially continuously, to yield a unitary multilayer film 20. Con~inuous joining of the layers ensures the material properties will be controlled by ~he firs~, or base layer 20. 8ecause the filler containing polymeric opacifying layer 24 is brittle, due to the high concentration of fillers 26 present, the second layer 24 is difficult to independently manufacture and handle without tearing or shredding. Therefore, a preferred method to produce the multilay@r film 20 is coextrusion.
It is important that the polymers selected for the first and second layers be compatible and self adhering to the other layer, to preYent problems in joining the two layers into a substantially continuous unitary multilayer film 20. If the layers are joined by coextrusion, it is furthermore important that the polymers of the two layers have somewhat closely matched melt indicies and melting points.
~7~ 1 31 9~80 If the layers are not compatible and self adhering, a tie layer or compatiblizing layer (not shown) can be interposed between the base layer 22 and second layer 24. The compatiblizing or tie layer typically is a copolymer of tha layers between which such layer is ;nterposed and has properties 1ntermediate those of the outer layers.
To coextrude the mu1tilayer film 20 of the invention, having two layers, polymer resin containing pellets of the first layer 22 and 0 to 15 weight percent pigment, or other filler, containing lo pellets are provided and mixed in a hopper until a substantially homogeneous first mixture is obtained. To form the composition of second layer 24, polymer resin containing pellets of the second layer 24 and approximately 15 to approximately 60 weight percen~
filler 26 containing pellets 24 are provided. The filler 26 containing pellets may comprise one or more types of fillers 26, including pigments, when mixed with the polymer resin pellets of the second layer 24. The filler 26 containing pellets and second layer 24 polymer res~n pellets are then mixed in a hopper until the filler and polymer resin pellets are substantially evenly 2n dispersed in a substantially homogeneous second mixture.
The two homogeneous mixtures are fed into separate plastlcating extruders coupled to a coextrusion feed block adapted to y~eld the desired proport~on, typically approximately 9:1 of the first, or base, layer 22 to the second, or filler containing, layer 24. The mixtures are melted in the plasticatlng extruders and then simultaneously extruded through the coextrusion feed block under the cond~tions of pressure and temperature which are proper for the selected pellets, yielding a substantially continuous coextruded multilayer sheet having a cross section of the desired proportion of first layer 22 to second layer 24.
The substantially continuous multilayer sheet emerging from the coextrusion feed block ls then fed into a coat hanger type film die, or other film die of rectangular cross section and adapted to maintain laminar flow, to yield a substantially continuous coextruded multilayer film having a thickness of less than or equal to about 0.5 mm (0.02 inches). The proportions of the layers are not changed as the multilayer film is extruded through the die and will remain in the selected proport~90n, say g:l.
The substantially continuous multilayer film is then fed onto a rotating chill roll which causes freezing, or crystallization, 5 of the ~ultilayer film. The rotating chill roll should have a surface velocity equal to, or preferably greater, than that of the multilayer film as it emerges from the film die, so that no accumulation of the film occurs. This difference in relative surface velocities also results in additional thinning, or lo necking, of the sheet to a film of the desired finished thickness, - typically less than about 0.25 mm (0.01 inches). The film, after leaving th~ hill roll, is then rolled or otherwise stored as convenient. Alternatively, the multilayer film can be fed directly into a secondary converting process.
15An alternative to the coextrusion feed block and film die system" discussed above, is to utilize a coextrusion die in place of the coextrusion feed block and film die system. A coextrusion die receives the substantially homogeneous mixtures from the plasticating extruders, and coextrudes a multilayer film of the 20 desired propsrtions, as described above, which is thsn fed onto the rotating chill roll.
A second process to produce the multilayer film of this invention ls a coextrud~d blown film process. Two substantially homogenous mixtures ar0 provided as described above and fed into 25 plasticating extruders coupled to a coextrusion blown film die of circular cross section and having an annular or;fice adapted, to yield a proportion of first layer 22 to second layer 24 ranging of typically approximately 9:1. The two homogeneous mixtures are melted in the plasticating extruders and emerge from the lips of the die in a continuous vertical sheet, having the shape of a tapered hollow cylinder, which 1s drawn away from film die by pull rolls.
Gas or air is simultaneously fed through the film die, at a location internal the hollow cylinder, and into the continuous multilayer sheet, causing it to radially expand. As the con-tinuous multilayer sheet rises it is cooled and frozen by heat transfer to the surrounding air. After solidifying, the -" 1 31 ~480 multilayer sheet is collapsed and folded or rolled, then stored as desired.
The film according to either process above can be apertured by drawing such film against a forming screen by 5 means of a vacuum and passing an air or water jet over th outwardly posited surface of the film. Such processes are described in U.S. Patent No. 4,154,240 issued to Lucas et al. Alternatively, the film can be apertured prior to being fed onto the chill roll, as described in U.SO Patent 10 No. 4,552,709 issued to Koger, II et al.
While the foregoing examples of the coextrusion process are directed to a two layer multilayer film 20, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that by adding a third homogeneous mixture, and adjusting the coextrusion 15 feed block or film die of the plasticating extruder to produce a layered structure of the desired proportions, two types of three layer multilayer films are possible. A
first type of a three layer multilayer film 120, illustrated in Figure 2, has two outer base layers 12~.
20 Interposed between the outer base layers 122 is a central filler containing layer î24, having opposed first and second sides, each side substantially continuously joined to one side of one of the outer base layers 122. Similar to the foregoing two layer embodiment 20, central filler 25 containing layer 124 is thin relative to the total thickness of multilayer film 120, comprising from about 5 to about 20 percent of the thickness of the multilayer film 120 and having about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers 126 substantially uniformly dispersed therein.
Base layers 122 comprise in combination about 80 to about 95 percent of the film 120 thickness and may further comprise from about I to about 15 weight percent fillers (not shown) dispersed therein to increase the opacity, color or whiteness of the base layers 122. Base layers 122 35 may have the same or different compositions as required by the application. This three layer arrangement provides the .
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-9a- 1 31 9480 advantage that either surface of multilayer film 120 can be made soft, compliant, and tactually -lO- 1 31 9~80 pleasant to the skin, through the selection of materials, such as alpha-olef;n polymers, for base layers 122.
A second type of three layer multilayer film 220, shown in Figure 3, has two outer filler containing layers 224. Interposed between the filler containing layers 224 is a central base layer 222 having opposed first and second sides, each side substantially continuously joined to the outer layers 224. As described in the foregoing embodiments, the filler containing layers 224 have a combined thickness which is thin relative to the total multilayer film 220 thickness. The combined thickness of filler containing layers 2~4 is from about 5 to about 20 percent of the multilayer film 220 thickness. Each filler containing layer 224 has from about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers 226 substantially uniformly dispers~d therein. The outer layers 224 may have the same or different compositions, including the concentrations and types of fillers 226 or polymers, depending upon the application requirements.
Central base layer 222 comprises from about 80 to about 95 percent of the film 220 thickness. It is of course feasible to add about 1 to about 15 weight percent fillers to base layer 222 to increase its whiteness, or opacity, however, if central base layer 222 has filler containing layers 224 on either side with high opacifying pigment concentrations, base layer 222 will generally be hidden by th@ filler containlng layers 224 and the benefits of any pigments added to base layer 222 will be less noticeable.
The multilayer film 220 of Figure 3 has the advantage the both surfaces can be made to have a matte surface texture by select~ve incorporation of fillers, such as sllica, into the outer filler containing layers 224 without the use of embossing rolls, as for example, when a blown film is produced. Alternatively, the two surfaces of multilayer film 220 can be made to differ in appearance, by incorporating different pigmentation into each of the outer layers 224.
It will be apparent that modified three layer structures having two juxtaposed base layers and a filler containing layer or two juxtaposed filler containing layers and a base layer may easily be construct~d from the examples shown in Figures 2 and 3 respectively. Furthermore, four or more layer structures are possible and the two and three layer structures described above may be comb~ned to give structures having multiple layers.
However, the material properties, opacity, and processing of such multiple layer structures essentially conforms to that descr;bed above.
Exemplary, nonlimiting uses (not shown) for the multilayer films of this invention include diapers, adult incontinent lo products, catamenial pads and panty liners. A catamenial pad or panty liner can be made by providing 2 sheets of the multilayer film 20 of the invention, one apertured, using known techniques, to about 25 percent open area, and referred to as a topsheet, and one unapertured, referred to as a backsheet, each sheet having 15 dimensions of about 20.3 X 7.6 cm (8 inches by 3 inches). The sheets.can be made according to any of the material and filler comb~nations described aboYe. One combination found to work well hiding stains and providing comfort to the wearer is an approximately 0.025 mm (0.001 inches) thick multilayer film 20 20 having a first layer 22 of low density polyethylene with approximately 4 weight percent titanium dioxide whitener dispersed therein, and a second layer 24 of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer having about 25 weight percent silica and about 25 weight percent titanium dioxide dispersed therein. The base layer 22 comprises 25 approximately nine-tenths of the total multilayer film 20 thickness and the filler containing opacifying layer 24 comprises about one-tenth of the total multilayer film 20 thickness. Also, an absorbent core, such as comminuted pulp or tissue wadding, having tWQ opposed faces and dimensions of about l7.8 X 5.1 X 0.6 30 cm (7 X 2 X 0.25 inches) is used.
The topsheet and backsheet are placed in register on opposed faces of the absorbent core, then wrapped to enclose the core so that the topsheet and backsheet are affixed to or otherwise associated with opposed faces of the absorbant core. The seams, 35 formed by the junctures of the topsheet and backsheet, are sealed using any known suitable means including adhesive bonding, ultrasonic welding or crimping, so long as the resultant seam is -12-~ l 31 9~80 fluid tight. A panty liner is made in substantially the same manner, although the size of the absorbent core is reduced, as desired, to accommodate lesser amounts of vaginal discharge. The sizes of the topsheet and backsheet are reduced accordingly.
After the catamenial pad or panty liner is assembled, as described above, it is placed on the undergarment of the wearer with the apertured topsheet multilayer film 20 facing the skin and the unapertured backsheet multilayer film 20 oriented towards the undergarment. ~aginal discharge or menses will be deposited on the apertured topsheet, and drain to the absorbent core where such discharge or menses will be generally hidden by the opaque film of this invention. The discharge or menses will be retained in the core by the unapertured backsheet.
A diaper or adult incontinent product, having an absorbent core interposed between and affixed to, or otherwise associated with, an apertured topsheet, and an unapertured backsheet may be constructed and shaped to accommodate the waist and legs of the wearer, according to the teachings of U.S. Patent 3,860,003 issued to Buell.
Both the topsheet and backsheet of such a diaper or adult incontinent product may be advantageously constructed of the multilayer films of this invention.
It is recognized that various modifications to the invention can be made and various combinations of polymers and fillers, including those discussed above and others, can be utilized without departure from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to polymeric films having one or more fillers and more particularly to multilayer films having high concentrations of fillers. The fillers may include opacifying or whitening pigments.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a polymerlc multilayer film having a high percentage of pigments, or other fillers. Pigments are often added to a thin polymeric film to increase opacity~ whiten the film or otherw~se modify the optical propert~es of the film.
Other f~llers are added to polymeric films to provide bulk, o~
othe~wtse decrease the cost of the film. One problem assQciated with adding high levels of fillers to a polymeric matrix is the resulting adverse effect on material propertles such as tear strength, tensile strength and softness which often occurs. The adverse effect on material properties often constrains the percentage, or concentration, of fillers, such as opacifying and whitening pigments, added to a polymeric fllm.
For example, U.S. Patent 4,521,437 issued to Storms June 4, 1985, teaches that pigment loadings limited to 15 weight percent can be obtained without adversely affecting the material properties of the film. U.S. Patent 3,154,461 issued to Johnson October 27, 1964 teaches a polymeric film having up to 25 weight percent particulate material. However, this teaching further requ~res biaxial stretching of the fllm at a temperature above the polymer second order transition temperature to produce opacity.
U.S. Patent 3,900,670, issued to Ikeda et al. August 19, 1975 discloses a multilayer film having 26 to 50 weight percent Fillers. However, this reference also requires biaxial stretching to produce opacity as a result of voiding withln the film.
The opacity and whiteness of a thin film are, therefore, limited by the concentrations of opacifying and whitening pigments added to the film. Stretching of the film, to cause opacity, adds 1 3 1 9~ 80 a step to ths manufacturing process which is reflected in increased costO
BRIEF SUMM~RY OF T~E INVENTION
It is an object of an aspect of this invention to produce a thin opaque film having high concentrations of pigments or other fillers and which can be made white. It is also an object of an aspect of this invention to produce a film which does not have significantly reduced material properties due to the high pigment, or other filler, concentrations. It is an object of an aspect of this invention to produce a film which does not require stretching as part of the manufacturing process.
The invention in one aspect is a polymeric multilayer film comprising at least one base layer comprised substantially of a polymeric material and at least one filler containing polymeric layer substantially continuously joined to the base layer. The filler containing layer has from about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers substantially uniformly dispersed therein and a thickness not exceeding about 20 percent of the total thickness of the multilayer film.
Other aspects of this invention are as follows:
A substantially void-free polymeric multilayer film which exhibits an opaque appearance without being stretched, said polymeric multilayer film comprising: (a) at least one relatively thick base layer comprised substantially of a polymer, said base layer having a thickness comprising at least about 80 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film; and ~b) at least one relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer substantially continuously joined to said base layer, said filler containing polymeric layer having about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers substantially uniformly dispersed therein, said filler containing layer having a thickness not exceeding about 20 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film, whereby said fillers in said relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer scatter .
-2a- 1 31 q480 the light rays incident upon said multilayer film to produce said opaque appearance in said multilayer polymeric film without significantly detracting from the material properties of said base layer.
A substantially void-free polymeric multilayer film which exhibits an opaque appearance without being stretched, said polymeric multilayer film co~prising: (a) a first relatively thick outer base layer comprised substantially of a polymer; (b) a central relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer having a first side and a second side opposed thereto, said first side being substantially continuously joined to one side of said first outer base layer, said filler containing polymeric layer having about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers substantially uniformly dispersed therein, and a thickness not exceeding about 20 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film; and (c) a second relatively thick outer base layer comprised substantially of a polymer and having one side substantially continuously joined to said second side of said central filler containing layer, said first outer base layer and said second outer bas~ layer together comprising at least about 80 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film, whereby said fillers in said relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer scatter the light rays incident upon said multilayer film to produce said opaque appearance in said multilayer polymeric film without significantly detracting from the material properties of said base layers.
A substantially void-~ree polymeric multilayer film which exhibits an opaque appearance without being stretched, said polymeric multilayer film comprising: ~a) two relatively thin outer filler containing polymeric layers, each of said outer filler containing polymeric layers having about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers substantially uniformly dispersed therein, said filler containing layers together having a combined thickness not exceeding about 20 percent of the total thickness of said ''' '`~' - --2b- 1 31 9480 multilayer film; and (b) a relatively thick central base layer having a first side and a second side opposed thereto and comprlsed substantially of a polymer, said base layer being interposed between said outer filler containing polymeric layers and having one of said outer filler containing polymeric layers substantially continuously joined to said first side of said base layer and the other of said outer filler containing layers substantially continuously joined to said second side of said base layer, said central base layer having a thickness comprising at least about 80 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film, whereby said fillers in said relatively thin filler containing polymeric layers scatter the light rays incident upon said multilayer film to produce said opaque appearance in said multilayer polymeric film without significantly detracting from the material properties of said base layer.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the invention, it is believed the same will be better understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein the same parts have the same reference numeral and similar, or analogous, parts have reference numerals with the same last digit.
Figure 1 is a cross sectional view of one embodiment of the multilayer film of the present invention having one base layer and one filler containing layer;
Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of a second embodiment of the multilayer film of the present invention, having one central filler containing layer between two outer base layers; and Figure 3 is a cross sectional view of a third embodiment of the present invention having one central base layer between two outer filler containing layers.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF T~E INVENTION
" ~,~;'!` ~ i -~3~ l 3 1 ~480 Referring to Figure 1, the invention comprises a polymeric, multilayer fllm 20 hav;ng at least two layers and a total thickness of typically less than about 0.25 mm (0.01 inches). A
first layer 22, the base layer, comprises the substantial thickness, about 80 to about 95 percent, of the multilayer film 20 and is made of convent~onal polymeric mat~rials. The multilayer film 20 also has a second layer 24 which comprises the balance, less than approxlmately 20 percent, of the film 20 thickness and which contains a high percentage of fillers 26.
lo It is importan~ that the base layer 22 be th1ck relative to the multilayer film 20, comprising frsm about 80 to about 95 percent of the total thickness of multilayer film 20, and prefer-ably comprising at least nine-tenths of the thickness of the multilayer film 20, so that the material proper~ies of the base lS layer 22 substan~ially control the material properties of the multi1ayer f11~ 2G. By maintaining the base layer 22 thick relative to multilayer film 20, the material properties of multilayer film 20 approx1mate those of base layer 22 and are not significantly adversely affected by the presence of fillers 26 in second layer 24.
The material selected for the base layer 22 must be machinable and capable of being formed into a film. Particular attention should be given to properties after finishlng including tear resistance9 tensile strength, elastic modulus and any other 2s properties requ1red by the application. If the film 20 is to be used in consumer products which contact the human body, the film 20 must also be soft and safe for epidermal or other human contact. Preferred polymeric materials include polyolefins, part kularly polyethylenes, polypropylenes and copolymers having at least one olefinic constituent. Other materials such as polyesters, nylons, copolymers thereof and combinations of any of the forego1ng may also b~ suitable.
If deslred, convent;onal amounts of whiteners (not shown), typically 1 to 15 weight percent, may be added to the polymeric matrix of the first layer 22 to increase its opacity. The percentage of whiteners, such as titanium dioxlde and calcium carbonate, are limited by the material propert1es of the first ~ ~4 l 31 ~480 layer 22, and the application to which the film 20 is used. For exampl , if the multilayer film 20 of the invention is employed in a diaper or catamenial pad, a flrst layer 22 having filler leve1s above approximately 10 weight percent results in a multilayer film 5 20 which is unpleasant and harsh feeling when placed against the skin.
If desired, the first layer 22 may contain colored pigments instead of whitening pigments. If a first colored pigmentation is employed in first layer 22, and white or a second colored lo pigmentation in second layer 24, as described below, it is possible to produce a thin film 20 with each side having a different color.
The second layer 24, or polymer~c filler contalnlng layer, comprises a polymeric matrix and high concentrations of pigments or other machinable fillers 26. Materials suitable for the second polymer~c matrix include polyolefins, such as polyethylenes and polypropylenes, and copolymers havtng at least one olefinic constituent. Other materials such as polyesters, and nylons, copolymer thereof, and combinat~ons of any of the foregoing may be suitable. Because a flexible and elastic matrix ls deslrable to accommodate the high concentrations of fillers 26, a relatively softer material such as ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer works well.
To cause opacification, whitening or coloring of second layer 24, approximately 15 to approximately 60 weight percent pigment fillers 26 may be added. Slnce a film 20 having a whitish appearance, in addltion to being opaque, is often desirable, particularly if such film 20 is to be used 1n disposable consumer products such as catamenial pads, diapers, etc., a whitening pigment such as titanium dioxide or calcium carbonate may be selected. To achieve a matte surface f1nlsh or prevent blocklng of the multilayer film 20, a silica f~ller may be employed in second layer 24. Approximately 50 weight percent fillers 26, substantially equally divided between two types of fillers, one of which is a pigment, has been fo~nd to work well. For example, a second layer 24 of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer haviny approximately 25 weight percent titanium dioxide and approximately -5- l 31 ~480 25 welght percent sllica fillers produces a film having a white matte surface. Other useful fillers 25 include colored pigmen~s such as carbon black, etc. To reinforce the multilayer film 20, filament fillers, such as rayon, may be added to second layer 24.
By utilizing light refracting fillers 26, which have a refractive index different than that of the polymeric matrix of second layer 24, a white opaque film 2a can be produced without stretching of the film 20 as part of the manufacturing process.
~he pigmentation of second layer 24 results from the scattering of 10 light rays refracted from fillers 26, and not as a result of voids created by stretching of film 20. Titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate and silica work well with the polymers dPscribed above to cause whitening and opacification by light refraction.
The second layer 24 is thin relative to the total thickness15 of the mult1layer film 20, comprising from about 5 to abo~t 20 percent of the total multilayer film 20 thlckness and preferably not more than 10 percent of the total mult1layer film 20 thickness. This proportion of layers is important to prevent the ~ second layer 24 from causing the multilayer film 20 to have an 20 excessively brittle or tearable nature. Also, if the second layer 24 is to be placed in contact with the skin, more comfort is provided if the second layer 24 is jo~ned to a more compliant first layer 22 of substantially greater thickness. By keeping the second layer 24 th~n relative to the total multilayer film 20, the 25 desirable material properties of the first layer 22 are substantially maintained.
It is necessary that the thickness of the second layer 24 be coordinated with the particle size and percentages of any fillers 26 added to second layer 24. While the second layer 24 is 30 brittle, and easily torn due to the high filler 26 concentrations, the filler particles 26 should not be so large, or the second layer 24 so thin, that the part1cles 26 are not totally contained by the polymer material of the second layer 24 or protrude through the surface of the second layer 24, otherwise the filler particles 35 26 may be torn from the polymeric matrix and not provide the desired functions of opacification, pigmentation, preventing blocking, reinforcement, etc. ;illers 26 havlng an average particle size of about 0.5 to 8 microns are typically suitable.
The thickness of ths second layer 24 also constrains the weight percentage of fillers which may be added to the second layer 24. While filler concentrations exceeding 60 weight percent are possible with the multilayer film 20 of the present invention, the filler concentrations must be low enough to allow the particles 26 to be fully dispersed throughout the polymeric matrix of tha second layer 24, and not stacked in a solid, relatively continuous fashion from the interface with first 12yer 22 to the outer surface of second layer 24. Filler concentrations of less than 15 weight percent are also feasible, but generally do not require the multilayer film 20 of this invention. Films having filler concentrations of less than 15 weight percent typically can be achieved by methods known in the prior art. However~
disadv~ntages of filler concentrations of less than 15 percent, such as a harsh tactile sensation, can be overcome by providing the film of the present invention having a base layer 20 of very low filler concentration which is placed against the skin and a filler containing layer 24 which is shielded from the skin by the base layer 20.
The layers described above, must be joined, preferentially continuously, to yield a unitary multilayer film 20. Con~inuous joining of the layers ensures the material properties will be controlled by ~he firs~, or base layer 20. 8ecause the filler containing polymeric opacifying layer 24 is brittle, due to the high concentration of fillers 26 present, the second layer 24 is difficult to independently manufacture and handle without tearing or shredding. Therefore, a preferred method to produce the multilay@r film 20 is coextrusion.
It is important that the polymers selected for the first and second layers be compatible and self adhering to the other layer, to preYent problems in joining the two layers into a substantially continuous unitary multilayer film 20. If the layers are joined by coextrusion, it is furthermore important that the polymers of the two layers have somewhat closely matched melt indicies and melting points.
~7~ 1 31 9~80 If the layers are not compatible and self adhering, a tie layer or compatiblizing layer (not shown) can be interposed between the base layer 22 and second layer 24. The compatiblizing or tie layer typically is a copolymer of tha layers between which such layer is ;nterposed and has properties 1ntermediate those of the outer layers.
To coextrude the mu1tilayer film 20 of the invention, having two layers, polymer resin containing pellets of the first layer 22 and 0 to 15 weight percent pigment, or other filler, containing lo pellets are provided and mixed in a hopper until a substantially homogeneous first mixture is obtained. To form the composition of second layer 24, polymer resin containing pellets of the second layer 24 and approximately 15 to approximately 60 weight percen~
filler 26 containing pellets 24 are provided. The filler 26 containing pellets may comprise one or more types of fillers 26, including pigments, when mixed with the polymer resin pellets of the second layer 24. The filler 26 containing pellets and second layer 24 polymer res~n pellets are then mixed in a hopper until the filler and polymer resin pellets are substantially evenly 2n dispersed in a substantially homogeneous second mixture.
The two homogeneous mixtures are fed into separate plastlcating extruders coupled to a coextrusion feed block adapted to y~eld the desired proport~on, typically approximately 9:1 of the first, or base, layer 22 to the second, or filler containing, layer 24. The mixtures are melted in the plasticatlng extruders and then simultaneously extruded through the coextrusion feed block under the cond~tions of pressure and temperature which are proper for the selected pellets, yielding a substantially continuous coextruded multilayer sheet having a cross section of the desired proportion of first layer 22 to second layer 24.
The substantially continuous multilayer sheet emerging from the coextrusion feed block ls then fed into a coat hanger type film die, or other film die of rectangular cross section and adapted to maintain laminar flow, to yield a substantially continuous coextruded multilayer film having a thickness of less than or equal to about 0.5 mm (0.02 inches). The proportions of the layers are not changed as the multilayer film is extruded through the die and will remain in the selected proport~90n, say g:l.
The substantially continuous multilayer film is then fed onto a rotating chill roll which causes freezing, or crystallization, 5 of the ~ultilayer film. The rotating chill roll should have a surface velocity equal to, or preferably greater, than that of the multilayer film as it emerges from the film die, so that no accumulation of the film occurs. This difference in relative surface velocities also results in additional thinning, or lo necking, of the sheet to a film of the desired finished thickness, - typically less than about 0.25 mm (0.01 inches). The film, after leaving th~ hill roll, is then rolled or otherwise stored as convenient. Alternatively, the multilayer film can be fed directly into a secondary converting process.
15An alternative to the coextrusion feed block and film die system" discussed above, is to utilize a coextrusion die in place of the coextrusion feed block and film die system. A coextrusion die receives the substantially homogeneous mixtures from the plasticating extruders, and coextrudes a multilayer film of the 20 desired propsrtions, as described above, which is thsn fed onto the rotating chill roll.
A second process to produce the multilayer film of this invention ls a coextrud~d blown film process. Two substantially homogenous mixtures ar0 provided as described above and fed into 25 plasticating extruders coupled to a coextrusion blown film die of circular cross section and having an annular or;fice adapted, to yield a proportion of first layer 22 to second layer 24 ranging of typically approximately 9:1. The two homogeneous mixtures are melted in the plasticating extruders and emerge from the lips of the die in a continuous vertical sheet, having the shape of a tapered hollow cylinder, which 1s drawn away from film die by pull rolls.
Gas or air is simultaneously fed through the film die, at a location internal the hollow cylinder, and into the continuous multilayer sheet, causing it to radially expand. As the con-tinuous multilayer sheet rises it is cooled and frozen by heat transfer to the surrounding air. After solidifying, the -" 1 31 ~480 multilayer sheet is collapsed and folded or rolled, then stored as desired.
The film according to either process above can be apertured by drawing such film against a forming screen by 5 means of a vacuum and passing an air or water jet over th outwardly posited surface of the film. Such processes are described in U.S. Patent No. 4,154,240 issued to Lucas et al. Alternatively, the film can be apertured prior to being fed onto the chill roll, as described in U.SO Patent 10 No. 4,552,709 issued to Koger, II et al.
While the foregoing examples of the coextrusion process are directed to a two layer multilayer film 20, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that by adding a third homogeneous mixture, and adjusting the coextrusion 15 feed block or film die of the plasticating extruder to produce a layered structure of the desired proportions, two types of three layer multilayer films are possible. A
first type of a three layer multilayer film 120, illustrated in Figure 2, has two outer base layers 12~.
20 Interposed between the outer base layers 122 is a central filler containing layer î24, having opposed first and second sides, each side substantially continuously joined to one side of one of the outer base layers 122. Similar to the foregoing two layer embodiment 20, central filler 25 containing layer 124 is thin relative to the total thickness of multilayer film 120, comprising from about 5 to about 20 percent of the thickness of the multilayer film 120 and having about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers 126 substantially uniformly dispersed therein.
Base layers 122 comprise in combination about 80 to about 95 percent of the film 120 thickness and may further comprise from about I to about 15 weight percent fillers (not shown) dispersed therein to increase the opacity, color or whiteness of the base layers 122. Base layers 122 35 may have the same or different compositions as required by the application. This three layer arrangement provides the .
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-9a- 1 31 9480 advantage that either surface of multilayer film 120 can be made soft, compliant, and tactually -lO- 1 31 9~80 pleasant to the skin, through the selection of materials, such as alpha-olef;n polymers, for base layers 122.
A second type of three layer multilayer film 220, shown in Figure 3, has two outer filler containing layers 224. Interposed between the filler containing layers 224 is a central base layer 222 having opposed first and second sides, each side substantially continuously joined to the outer layers 224. As described in the foregoing embodiments, the filler containing layers 224 have a combined thickness which is thin relative to the total multilayer film 220 thickness. The combined thickness of filler containing layers 2~4 is from about 5 to about 20 percent of the multilayer film 220 thickness. Each filler containing layer 224 has from about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers 226 substantially uniformly dispers~d therein. The outer layers 224 may have the same or different compositions, including the concentrations and types of fillers 226 or polymers, depending upon the application requirements.
Central base layer 222 comprises from about 80 to about 95 percent of the film 220 thickness. It is of course feasible to add about 1 to about 15 weight percent fillers to base layer 222 to increase its whiteness, or opacity, however, if central base layer 222 has filler containing layers 224 on either side with high opacifying pigment concentrations, base layer 222 will generally be hidden by th@ filler containlng layers 224 and the benefits of any pigments added to base layer 222 will be less noticeable.
The multilayer film 220 of Figure 3 has the advantage the both surfaces can be made to have a matte surface texture by select~ve incorporation of fillers, such as sllica, into the outer filler containing layers 224 without the use of embossing rolls, as for example, when a blown film is produced. Alternatively, the two surfaces of multilayer film 220 can be made to differ in appearance, by incorporating different pigmentation into each of the outer layers 224.
It will be apparent that modified three layer structures having two juxtaposed base layers and a filler containing layer or two juxtaposed filler containing layers and a base layer may easily be construct~d from the examples shown in Figures 2 and 3 respectively. Furthermore, four or more layer structures are possible and the two and three layer structures described above may be comb~ned to give structures having multiple layers.
However, the material properties, opacity, and processing of such multiple layer structures essentially conforms to that descr;bed above.
Exemplary, nonlimiting uses (not shown) for the multilayer films of this invention include diapers, adult incontinent lo products, catamenial pads and panty liners. A catamenial pad or panty liner can be made by providing 2 sheets of the multilayer film 20 of the invention, one apertured, using known techniques, to about 25 percent open area, and referred to as a topsheet, and one unapertured, referred to as a backsheet, each sheet having 15 dimensions of about 20.3 X 7.6 cm (8 inches by 3 inches). The sheets.can be made according to any of the material and filler comb~nations described aboYe. One combination found to work well hiding stains and providing comfort to the wearer is an approximately 0.025 mm (0.001 inches) thick multilayer film 20 20 having a first layer 22 of low density polyethylene with approximately 4 weight percent titanium dioxide whitener dispersed therein, and a second layer 24 of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer having about 25 weight percent silica and about 25 weight percent titanium dioxide dispersed therein. The base layer 22 comprises 25 approximately nine-tenths of the total multilayer film 20 thickness and the filler containing opacifying layer 24 comprises about one-tenth of the total multilayer film 20 thickness. Also, an absorbent core, such as comminuted pulp or tissue wadding, having tWQ opposed faces and dimensions of about l7.8 X 5.1 X 0.6 30 cm (7 X 2 X 0.25 inches) is used.
The topsheet and backsheet are placed in register on opposed faces of the absorbent core, then wrapped to enclose the core so that the topsheet and backsheet are affixed to or otherwise associated with opposed faces of the absorbant core. The seams, 35 formed by the junctures of the topsheet and backsheet, are sealed using any known suitable means including adhesive bonding, ultrasonic welding or crimping, so long as the resultant seam is -12-~ l 31 9~80 fluid tight. A panty liner is made in substantially the same manner, although the size of the absorbent core is reduced, as desired, to accommodate lesser amounts of vaginal discharge. The sizes of the topsheet and backsheet are reduced accordingly.
After the catamenial pad or panty liner is assembled, as described above, it is placed on the undergarment of the wearer with the apertured topsheet multilayer film 20 facing the skin and the unapertured backsheet multilayer film 20 oriented towards the undergarment. ~aginal discharge or menses will be deposited on the apertured topsheet, and drain to the absorbent core where such discharge or menses will be generally hidden by the opaque film of this invention. The discharge or menses will be retained in the core by the unapertured backsheet.
A diaper or adult incontinent product, having an absorbent core interposed between and affixed to, or otherwise associated with, an apertured topsheet, and an unapertured backsheet may be constructed and shaped to accommodate the waist and legs of the wearer, according to the teachings of U.S. Patent 3,860,003 issued to Buell.
Both the topsheet and backsheet of such a diaper or adult incontinent product may be advantageously constructed of the multilayer films of this invention.
It is recognized that various modifications to the invention can be made and various combinations of polymers and fillers, including those discussed above and others, can be utilized without departure from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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1. A substantially void-free polymeric multilayer film which exhibits an opaque appearance without being stretched, said polymeric multilayer film comprising:
(a) at least one relatively thick base layer comprised substantially of a polymer, said base layer having a thickness comprising at least about 80 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film; and (b) at least one relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer substantially continuously joined to said base layer, said filler containing polymeric layer having about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers substantially uniformly dispersed therein, said filler containing layer having a thickness not exceeding about 20 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film, whereby said fillers in said relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer scatter the light rays incident upon said multilayer film to produce said opaque appearance in said multilayer polymeric film without significantly detracting from the material properties of said base layer.
(a) at least one relatively thick base layer comprised substantially of a polymer, said base layer having a thickness comprising at least about 80 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film; and (b) at least one relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer substantially continuously joined to said base layer, said filler containing polymeric layer having about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers substantially uniformly dispersed therein, said filler containing layer having a thickness not exceeding about 20 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film, whereby said fillers in said relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer scatter the light rays incident upon said multilayer film to produce said opaque appearance in said multilayer polymeric film without significantly detracting from the material properties of said base layer.
2. A substantially void-free polymeric multilayer film which exhibits an opaque appearance without being stretched, said polymeric multilayer film comprising:
(a) a first relatively thick outer base layer comprised substantially of a polymer;
(b) a central relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer having a first side and a second side opposed thereto, said first side being substantially continuously joined to one side of said first outer base layer, said filler containing polymeric layer having about to about 60 weight percent fillers substantially uniformly dispersed therein, and a thickness not exceeding about 20 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film; and (c) a second relatively thick outer base layer comprised substantially of a polymer and having one side substantially continuously joined to said second side of said central filler containing layer, said first outer base layer and said second outer base layer together comprising at least about to percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film, whereby said fillers in said relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer scatter the light rays incident upon said multilayer film to produce said opaque appearance in said multilayer polymeric film without significantly detracting from the material properties of said base layers.
(a) a first relatively thick outer base layer comprised substantially of a polymer;
(b) a central relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer having a first side and a second side opposed thereto, said first side being substantially continuously joined to one side of said first outer base layer, said filler containing polymeric layer having about to about 60 weight percent fillers substantially uniformly dispersed therein, and a thickness not exceeding about 20 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film; and (c) a second relatively thick outer base layer comprised substantially of a polymer and having one side substantially continuously joined to said second side of said central filler containing layer, said first outer base layer and said second outer base layer together comprising at least about to percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film, whereby said fillers in said relatively thin filler containing polymeric layer scatter the light rays incident upon said multilayer film to produce said opaque appearance in said multilayer polymeric film without significantly detracting from the material properties of said base layers.
3. A substantially void-free polymeric multilayer film which exhibits an opaque appearance without being stretched, said polymeric multilayer film comprising:
(a) two relatively thin outer filler containing polymeric layers, each of said outer filler containing polymeric layers having about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers substantially uniformly dispersed therein, said filler containing layers together having a combined thickness not exceeding about 20 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film; and (b) a relatively thick central base layer having a first side and a second side opposed thereto and comprised substantially of a polymer, said base layer being interposed between said outer filler containing polymeric layers and having one of said outer filler containing polymeric layers substantially continuously joined to said first side of said base layer and the other of said outer filler containing layers substantially continuously joined to said second side of said base layer, said central base layer having a thickness comprising at least about 80 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film, whereby said fillers in said relatively thin filler containing polymeric layers scatter the light rays incident upon said multilayer film to produce said opaque appearance in said multilayer polymeric film without significantly detracting from the material properties of said base layer.
(a) two relatively thin outer filler containing polymeric layers, each of said outer filler containing polymeric layers having about 15 to about 60 weight percent fillers substantially uniformly dispersed therein, said filler containing layers together having a combined thickness not exceeding about 20 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film; and (b) a relatively thick central base layer having a first side and a second side opposed thereto and comprised substantially of a polymer, said base layer being interposed between said outer filler containing polymeric layers and having one of said outer filler containing polymeric layers substantially continuously joined to said first side of said base layer and the other of said outer filler containing layers substantially continuously joined to said second side of said base layer, said central base layer having a thickness comprising at least about 80 percent of the total thickness of said multilayer film, whereby said fillers in said relatively thin filler containing polymeric layers scatter the light rays incident upon said multilayer film to produce said opaque appearance in said multilayer polymeric film without significantly detracting from the material properties of said base layer.
4. A multilayer film according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said filler containing layer comprises fillers selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, silica, colored pigments, filaments and combinations thereof.
5. A multilayer film according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said filler containing layer comprises fillers which impart opacity to said multilayer film, said fillers being selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, silica, colored pigments, filaments and combinations thereof.
6. A multilayer film according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said filler containing layer comprises polymers selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, copolymers having at least one olefinic constituent, polyesters, nylons, copolymers of polyesters and nylons, and combinations thereof.
7. A multilayer film according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said filler containing layer comprises polymers selected from the group consisting of polyethylenes, polypropylenes, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and combinations thereof.
8. A multilayer film according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said base layer comprises polymers selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, copolymers having at least one olefinic constituent, polyesters, nylons, copolymers of polyesters and nylons and combinations thereof.
9. A multilayer film according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said base layer comprises polymers selected from the group consisting of polyethylenes, polypropylenes and combinations thereof.
10. A multilayer film according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said base layer comprises polymers selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, copolymers having at least one olefinic constituent, polyesters, nylons, copolymers of polyesters and nylons and combinations thereof, there being from about 1 to about 15 weight percent filters dispersed in said base layer.
11. A multilayer film according to claim 1 wherein said filler containing layer comprises from about 5 to about 20 percent of the thickness of the multilayer film.
12. A multilayer film according to claim 2 wherein said filler containing layer comprises from about 5 to about 20 percent of the thickness of the multilayer film.
13. A multilayer film according to claim 3 wherein said filler containing layer comprise from about 5 to about 20 percent of the thickness of the multilayer film.
14. A multilayer film according to claim 1, 2 or 3 further comprising apertures.
15. A multilayer film according to claim 11, 12 or 13 wherein at least one of the sides of said multilayer film is white.
16. A multilayer film according to claim 11, 12 or 13 wherein the opposite sides of said multilayer film are of different colors.
17. A multilayer film according to claim 11, 12 or 13 wherein said outer layers comprise substantially different compositions.
18. A multilayer film according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said multilayer film is placed in register with and associated with one face of an absorbent core having two opposed faces.
19. A multilayer film according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said multilayer film comprises apertures and is placed in register with and associated with one face of an absorbent core having two opposed faces.
20. A multilayer film according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein there are two of said multilayer films, one of said multilayer films being placed in register with and associated with one face of an absorbent core having two opposed faces and the other of said multilayer films being placed in register with and associated with the opposed face of said absorbent core, one of said multilayer films associated with one face of said absorbent core further comprising apertures, whereby said multilayer films and said absorbent core are adapted for use as a panty liner, catamenial pad, diaper or adult incontinent product.
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