PP Modification, Cast Film

Easy-Peel Property

TAFMERTM A
Ethylene based -olefin copolymer

TAFMER A is compatible with polypropylene (PP). It is used as a modifier to improve properties such
as impact resistance, Heat Seal Initiation Temperature (HSIT) and flexibility.

General characteristics attributed to TAFMER A :

Low Youngs Modulus

(MPa)
(MPa)
for Softness and Flexibility

MODULUS
YOUNGSModulus

Low Glass Transition Temperature
for Low Temperature Impact strength

Youngs

Miscible with PE and Compatible to PP A
for Adhesion Strength Control

Density (kg/m3)

Typical Application
CPP Sealant for Retort Pouch e.g. O-PET or O-PA // DL // CPP
DL : Dry Lamination

TAFMERA can be added to sealant layer as follows.

Purpose
Adhesion Strength Control CPP = b-PP + LDPE + TAFMER A

b-PP : PP impact copolymer

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Heat seal Strength

With the addition of TAFMERA and LDPE in PP, the following can be achieved:

 Enables to control heat seal strength of PP for Easy Peel

By varying LDPE and TAFMER A content, adhesion strength to PP can be controlled. Heat seal strength
is not drastically affected by sterilization.

Before sterilization After sterilization

60 60 b-PP
b-PP == 100
100 %
%
Heat seal strength(N/15mm)

Heat seal strength(N/15mm)

50 50
Sterilization
treatment b-PP
b-PP // LDPE
LDPE // AA-1085S
-1085S
40 40
== 50
50 // 30
30 // 20
20 %
%
30 30
b-PP
b-PP // LDPE
LDPE // AA-1085S
-1085S
20 20 == 60
60 // 30
30 // 10
10 %
%
10 Condition: 10

0 121 30min 0
b-PP
b-PP // LDPE
== 70
LDPE
70 // 30
30 %
%
140 160 180 200 140 160 180 200
Sealing Temperature (C) Sealing Temperature (C)
Sealant
Sealant layer
layer

Structure:
Sealant (20 m) / Substrate (b-PP 50 m) // DL // PET(24 m)
b-PP : PP impact copolymer
DL: Dry Lamination

Sealant:
b-PP + LDPE + TAFMERTM A-1085S
b-PP MFR(230 oC)= 3.5 g/10min
LDPE MFR(190 oC)= 2 g/10min

Sealing condition:
Seal to PP sheet (h-PP, 350 m)
Sealing temperature : 180 C
Pressure : 0.2 MPa, Time : 1 s

Casting condition:
Resin temperature : 240 C

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Better Peel Appearance

A common problem faced after sterilization is bad peel appearance.

TAFMER A can be added for the following:

 Good peel appearance of sealed area; No angel hair
 Evenly distributed peel strength throughout sealed area

b-PP
b-PP // LDPE
LDPE // AA-1085S
-1085S
== 50
50 // 30
30 // 20
20 %
%

b-PP
b-PP // LDPE
LDPE // AA-1085S
-1085S
== 60
60 // 30
30 // 10
10 %
%

b-PP
b-PP // LDPE
LDPE
== 70
70 // 30
30 %
%

b-PP : PP impact copolymer

Structure :
Sealant (20 m) / Substrate (b-PP 50 m)
Sealant : b-PP + LDPE + TAFMERTM A-1085S
b-PP MFR(230 oC)= 3.5 g/10min
LDPE: MFR(190 oC)= 2 g/10min

Casting condition: Resin temperature : 240 C, Line speed : 10m/min

Sealing condition : Seal to CPP (h-PP, 350 m)

Sealing temperature : 180 C
Pressure : 0.2 MPa, Time : 1 s

Summary
TAFMERTM A
 Enables adhesion strength control
 Improves peel appearance

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Basic Properties
Physical Properties Test Method Unit A-1085S A-4085S

MFR(190 /2.16kg) ASTM D1238 g/10min 1.2 3.6

MFR(230/2.16kg) ASTM D1238 g/10min 2.2 6.7

Density ASTM D1505 kg/m3 885 885

Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength at Break ASTM D638 MPa > 37 > 27

Elongation at Break ASTM D638 % > 1000 > 1000

Torsional Rigidity ASTM D1043 MPa 9 9

Surface Hardness (Shore A) ASTM D2240 87 86

Thermal Properties

Melting Point MCI Method 66 66

Brittleness Temperature ASTM D746 < -70 < -70

Note: All of the above listed data are representative values, and not specific ones.

FDA
All the monomers and additives used in the above TAFMERTM grade are listed in the Code of Federal
Regulation, title 21 Food and Drugs, Parts 170 to 189 and FCN (Food Contact Notification).

EU Directive
All the monomers and additives used in the above TAFMERTM grade are listed in the EU Directive
2002/72/EC and its amendment 2008/39/EC.
The only additives with Specific Migration Limit (SML) are:
n-Octadecyl 3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxy hydrocinnamate (CAS No.2082-79-3, Ref No.68320)

SML= 6mg/kg

Please ensure that the SML and Overall Migration (OM) are within the specified value in the end-use products,.

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