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Olefin polymer barrier films and methods for use thereof
Assignee: Dow Chemical Co
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Filing: 1983-07-27
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Granted: 1985-09-03
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Expires: 2003-07-27
Abstract
Abstract Olefin polymer films are produced comprising amounts of one or more permeability reducing fatty acid derivative compounds. The resultant films have improved barrier abilities as evidenced by reduced methyl bromide diffusion rates. The films are very suitably employed as soil fumigation tarpaulins or soil covering materials. Improved methods for confining chemical treatment agents are also taught.
Inventors
- 👤 Nang C. Wong
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-04 12:42
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G13/00; A01G13/30; A01G13/32; A01G13/33; C; C08; C08K; C08K5/00; C08K5/04; C08K5/10; C08K5/101; C08K5/103; C08K5/16; C08K5/17; C08K5/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S47/00; Y10S47/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A method of confining a volatile gaseous soil fumigation compound to areas of application and adjacent areas desired to be treated, which method utilizes for such purposes an olefin polymer film selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, low density polyethylene ("LDPE"), linear low density polyethylene ("LLDPE"), blends of LPDE with LLDPE, blends of high density polyethylene ("HDPE") with LLDPE and blends of HDPE and LDPE with LLDPE, the blends having a majority of LDPE or LLDPE, the olefin polymer film comprising a derivative compound of a fatty acid, the fatty acid having 12 to 24 carbon atoms, selected from the group consisting of fatty acid monoamides, fatty acid bisamides, fatty acid amines and fatty acid esters of polyols, present in an amount such that the diffusion of the volatile gaseous soil fumigation compound through the olefin polymer film is reduced by at least 10 percent compared to the same olefin polymer film not containing such fatty acid derivative compounds.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
160 words
A method of confining a volatile gaseous soil fumigation compound to areas of application and adjacent areas desired to be treated, which method utilizes for such purposes an olefin polymer film selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, low density polyethylene ("LDPE"), linear low density polyethylene ("LLDPE"), blends of LPDE with LLDPE, blends of high density polyethylene ("HDPE") with LLDPE and blends of HDPE and LDPE with LLDPE, the blends having a majority of LDPE or LLDPE, the olefin polymer film comprising a derivative compound of a fatty acid, the fatty acid having 12 to 24 carbon atoms, selected from the group consisting of fatty acid monoamides, fatty acid bisamides, fatty acid amines and fatty acid esters of polyols, present in an amount such that the diffusion of the volatile gaseous soil fumigation compound through the olefin polymer film is reduced by at least 10 percent compared to the same olefin polymer film not containing such fatty acid derivative compounds.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the olefin polymer film comprises at least 0.5 percent by weight fatty acid derivative compound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the olefin polymer film comprises from about 0.5 to about 5 percent by weight fatty acid derivative compound.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the olefin polymer film comprises about 1 to about 2 percent by weight fatty acid derivative compound.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the fatty acid derivative compound is a fatty acid monoamide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 5 wherein the fatty acid monoamide is stearamide.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 5 wherein the fatty acid monoamide is stearyl stearamide.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the volatile gaseous soil fumigation compound is applied to soil areas.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method according to claim 8 wherein the volatile gaseous soil fumigation compound comprises methyl bromide.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the olefin polymer film has a mesh-type structure.
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