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Edwin J. Lightfoot

Edwin J. Lightfoot

Ted Lightfoot LLC, Amherst, NY, USA

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John R. Wagner Jr.

John R. Wagner Jr.

Journal of Plastic Film & Sheeting, Crescent Associates, Inc., Rochester, NY, USA

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Peter Schmitz

Peter Schmitz

Hoechst AG, Werk Kalle, Wiesbaden, Germany

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Siegfried Janocha

Siegfried Janocha

Hoechst AG, Werk Kalle, Wiesbaden, Germany

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First published: 21 September 2021
Citations: 1

Abstract

The article contains sections titled:

1 Introduction
2 Production Technology
2.1 Solvent Casting
2.2 Thermoplastic Film Forming
2.2.1 Calendering
2.2.2 Extrusion
2.2.2.1 Chill Roll Extrusion (Cast-Film Extrusion)
2.2.2.2 Film Blowing (Blown-Bubble Extrusion)
2.2.3 Skiving
2.2.4 Coextrusion (Die Technology)
2.3 Reactive Casting
2.4 Stretching
2.4.1 Monoaxial Stretching (Solid-State Orientation)
2.4.2 Biaxial Stretching (Solid-State Orientation)
2.4.2.1 Sequential Stretching
2.4.2.2 Simultaneous Stretching
2.5 Film Modification and Converting
2.5.1 Surface Treatment
2.5.2 Coating
2.5.3 Lamination
2.5.4 Texturizing
3 Additives
3.1 Stabilizers
3.2 Plasticizers
3.3 Slip or Antiblocking Agents
3.4 Fillers and Dyes
3.5 Antistatic Agents
3.6 Weathering Stabilizers
4 Delivery Forms
5 Characterization Methods
6 Film Products
6.1 Cellulose Derivatives
6.1.1 Cellulose Hydrate
6.1.2 Cellulose Esters
6.2 Hydrocarbon Polymers
6.2.1 Polyethylene (PE)
6.2.2 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
6.2.3 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
6.2.4 Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
6.2.5 Polypropylene (PP)
6.2.6 Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) (PMP)
6.2.7 Ionomers
6.2.8 Polystyrene (PS)
6.3 Halogenated Hydrocarbon Polymers
6.3.1 Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
6.3.1.1 Rigid PVC
6.3.1.2 Plasticized PVC
6.3.2 Poly(Vinylidene Chloride) (PVDC)
6.3.3 Fluoropolymers
6.3.3.1 Poly(Vinyl Fluoride) (PVF)
6.3.3.2 Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) and Its Copolymers
6.3.3.3 Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
6.3.3.4 Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE)
6.4 Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA)
6.5 Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) (PVA)
6.6 Ethylene–Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer (EVOH)
6.7 Polyamide (PA)
6.8 Polyester
6.9 Polycarbonate (PC)
6.10 Polysulfone (PSU)
6.11 Polyimide (PI)
6.12 Other Films
6.12.1 Polyetherimide (PEI)
6.12.2 Polyethersulfone (PES)
6.12.3 Poly(ether ketone) (PEK)
6.12.4 Poly(Phenylene Sulfide) (PPS)
6.13 Composite Films
7 Summary of Uses
7.1 Packaging
7.2 Electrical Insulation
7.3 Base Films for Functional Coatings
7.4 Miscellaneous
8 Environmental Aspects
List of Abbreviations
References

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