The present invention relates to a biodegradable container comprising a thermoformable structural layer with tear resistance and low cost, and optionally an adhesive barrier layer, an adhesive active layer and/or a layer in direct contact with the product, all of which are based on biodegradable polymers. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the method for obtaining same and to use thereof for contact, transport and/or storage of perishable products.

A mountable ashtray having a first and a second wall defining an interior cavity therebetween, the first and second walls defining interior surfaces which are fire resistant, and exterior surfaces, wherein at least one of the walls includes a releasable connector.

An ovenable tray composite that includes a polymeric based liner and a fiber based component. The liner has an exterior surface layer and an interior surface layer comprising a polypropylene. The polypropylene has a Melt Index of about 0.2 grams/10 minutes to about 2 grams/10 minutes. The interior surface layer of the polymeric based liner is removably affixed to the interior surface of the fiber based component, and where the polymeric based liner and the fiber based component are manually separable.

Container insulation including a batt comprised of large paper particles, at least 90% of which by weight are greater than 10 mm in diameter. Less than 5% by weight binder fibers are used, which have a length of at least 20 mm. Most preferably, no binder fibers are used. Where the batts are faced with paper, the paper is coated with a biodegradable coating. The resulting product is repulpable and recyclable in accordance with Fiber Box Association (FBA) testing protocols.

The composite structure includes a fiber-containing layer, such as a fiberboard layer or other layer having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and a mineral-containing layer covering the fiber-containing layer. The fiber-containing layer and mineral-containing layer can be shaped, sized and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form a storage article. The composite structure has advantages in that it can improve whiteness, opacity, ink adhesion, materials reduction, barrier properties, recyclability, and printability. The composite can reduce polymer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion. Further improvements include economics, pliability, and flexibility that is increased over the pliability of the fiber-containing layer alone.

A cohesive sealant layer directly adhered to two adjacent layers. One adjacent layer comprising predominately polyester. The other adjacent layer comprising predominately polyethylene polymers. The cohesive sealant layer being a blend including polyester and at least a compatibilizer such that the cohesive sealant layer has an opening strength of between 0.4 and 3.4 lb-f/in or between 0.9 and 3.0 lb-f/in measured according to ASTM F88 with a crosshead speed of 10 inches per minute, using a 1-inch wide sample. The cohesive sealant layer having a bond strength to both of the adjacent layers which is greater than the opening strength resulting in in a continuous portion of the cohesive sealant layer remaining adhered to the two adjacent layers when subjected to a force greater than the opening strength.

A thermally insulating material comprising at least three layers, wherein the first layer comprises a metalized material capable of reflecting thermal radiation, wherein the second layer comprises a foam, an ultra-low thermally conductive material, a phase change material, or a combination thereof, and wherein the third layer comprises a woven or non-woven material. In aspects, the metalized layer reflects thermal radiation away from a covered electronic component or device.

The present invention is directed to hot-fill/retort packaging films having a sealant layer composition comprising a first propylene-ethylene copolymer, a second propylene-ethylene copolymer and a polyethylene. Hot-fill/retort packaging films are provided herein having a sealant layer composition that exhibits an ultimate hot tack within a range from 88 N/m to 876 H/m (0.5 lb./in to 5 lb./in) at a temperature within the range from 116° C. to 182° C. (240° F. to 360° F.).

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a paperboard structure, comprising: a support layer comprising paperboard; a filler layer on top of and in direct contact with the support layer, the filler layer comprising an inorganic filler and a polyolefin; and a plastic coating layer on top of the filler layer and forming the outermost layer of the paperboard structure, the plastic coating layer comprising a polyolefin.

Provided are a resin composition having excellent oxygen barrier property under high humidity as a novel resin material, a molded body, a method for producing a molded body, and a method for producing a pellet using the resin composition. The resin composition includes a resin component and a plate-shaped talc having an aspect ratio of more than 18, 80 mass % of the resin component comprising a barrier resin having an oxygen transmission coefficient of 5.0 cc.Math.mm/(m.sup.2.Math.day.Math.atm) or less as measured according to ASTM D3985 at a relative humidity of 60% and a temperature of 23° C., and a content of the plate-shaped talc being from 3.0 to 55.0 mass % when a total of the barrier resin and the plate-shaped talc is 100 mass %.