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Wide Ranging Tie Layer PerformanceAMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers

A versatile portfolio of tie layer resins for sophisticated multi-layer packaging

Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics

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Further demonstrating Dow’s commitment to the packaging industry, the product family of AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers combines an extensive offering of tie layer resins into one comprehensive portfolio of proven and developmental products suited for diverse packaging applications.

- Concentrates & Formulated resins for Polyethylene-based barrier structures

- Formulated resins for Polystyrene-based structures

- Concentrates & Formulated resins for Polypropylene-based structures

- Formulated resins for PET-based structures

- Formulated resins for multi-layer pipe structures

- Adhesion promoters for non-food applications

AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers are designed to suit a broad range of adhesion requirements and different production processes making them a very versatile choice for tie layer adhesion demands.

The portfolio is designed to address today’s industry challenges and packaging applications needs, effectively combining different materials to deliver sophisticated package structures with longer shelf life, weight reduction and process simplification.

Advantages: - Versatile portfolio offering exceptional adhesion to a variety of surfaces including PA, EVOH, ionomers, PE, PP, PS and PET

- Easy processing for sophisticated multi-layer structures

- Concentrates that can be used both with PE and PP base materials

- High thermal stability resins meeting retort industry requirements

- High performance resins for shrink and deep draw applications

AMPLIFY™ TY Functional PolymersA portfolio of resins offering wide ranging tie layer performance

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Product Portfolio and Physical Data

ProductMAH Graft Level

Density (g/cc) ASTM D 792

MI (g/10 min), 2.16 kg @ 190 ºC * @ 230 ºC

Recommended Loading Adhesion Application

AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymer Concentrates

AMPLIFY™ TY 1052H High 0.87 1.25PA: 10-25% EVOH: 20-25%PP-PA or EVOH 40% PE, PP, PA, EVOH Flexible & Rigid

retort

AMPLIFY™ TY 1053H High 0.96 2.0 PA: 6-15% EVOH: 12-20% PE, PA, EVOH Flexible & Rigid

AMPLIFY™ TY 1151 Medium 0.92 2.5 PA: 15-25% EVOH: 30-40% PE, PA, EVOH Flexible & Rigid

AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers PE Tie Layer Resins

AMPLIFY™ TY 1351 Low 0.92 2.1 100% PE, PA Flexible

AMPLIFY™ TY 1353 Low 0.92 2.0 100% PE, PA, EVOH Flexible & Rigid

AMPLIFY™ TY 1354 Low 0.92 3.0 100% PE, PA, EVOH Flexible

AMPLIFY™ TY 1451 Low 0.91 1.7 100% PE, PA, EVOH, Ionomer Flexible & Rigid

AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers PP Tie Layer Resins

XZ 89889.00 Low 0.914 3.5 100% PE, PP, PA, EVOH Flexible & RigidNon retort

XUS 69109.00 Low 0.91 3.5* 100% PP, PE, PA, EVOH Flexible & Rigidretort

XUS 69110.00 Low 0.91 5.5* 100% PP, PE, PA, EVOH Flexible & Rigidretort

AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers PET Tie Layer Resins

XZ 89892.00 Low 0.912 2.0 100% PET, PE, PP, PA, EVOH, Flexible & Rigid

XZ 89893.00 Low 0.917 8 100% OPET, PE, PP, PA, EVOH Flexible

XUS 69106.01 Low 0.873 4.4 100% PET, PE, PP, PA, EVOH Flexible & Rigid

AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers PS Tie Layer Resins

AMPLIFY™ TY 3352 Medium 0.94 5.0 100% PS, PE, PA, EVOH Rigid & Semi-Rigid

AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers Pipe Tie Layer Resins

AMPLIFY™ GR 380 Low 0.923 3.0 100% PE-RT or PEX, PA, EVOH Multi-layer pipe

AMPLIFY™ GR 388 Medium 0.900 1.3 100% PE-RT or PEX, Alu, PA, EVOH, Multi-layer pipe

AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers for Non-Food Applications

AMPLIFY™ GR 205 High 0.96 2.0 5-20% based on application PE, PA, EVOH Compatibilizer

AMPLIFY™ GR 204 High 0.95 12 5-20% based on application

PE, alu, PA, EVOH, cellulose Fibers

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Fig. 1 - Adhesion Performance to PA and EVOH – AMPLIFY™ TY Concentrates in PE-based structures

PE/tie/EVOH or PA/tie/PE 100µm film with 6% tie layer; Tie layer concentrates blended with DOWLEX™ 2045 (1MI; 0,920 g/cc density).


AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymer concentrates are specifically designed for flexible and versatile use related to rheology matching, performance optimization and multiple production technologies.

These concentrates are the result of our advanced anhydride grafting technology. They can be blended with standard polyolefins for tie layer formulations that provide enhanced adhesion to multi-layer films, bottles, sheets and tube structures made of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and EVOH or PA.

Features and Benefits - Customizable adhesion performance to meet specific application requirements

- Excellent adhesion to PE, PA and EVOH for enhanced packaging integrity

- Highly flexible solution enabling adjustment of the rheology to suit multi-layer conversion process requirements

- Cost efficient solution. Savings can be achieved by consolidating tie layer resins (one fits all), reduced tie layer consumption by tailoring adhesion to specific structures, and lower cost compared to formulated commercial tie layers.

Product Range and Physical Data


Product MAH Graft Level Density (g/cc) MI (g/10 min),

2.16 kg @ 190 ºC Recommended Loading Adhesion

AMPLIFY™ TY 1052H High 0.87 1.25PE-PA: 10-25%PE-EVOH: 15-30%PP-PA or EVOH:40%

PE, PP, PA, EVOHIonomers

AMPLIFY™ TY 1053H High 0.96 2.0 PE-PA: 5-15%PE-EVOH: 8-15% PE, PA, EVOH

AMPLIFY™ TY 1151 Medium 0.92 2.5 PE-PA: 15-30%PE-EVOH: 20-40% PE,PA,EVOH

00 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

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wt % Concentrate

Adhe

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, N/1

5mm

AMPLIFY™ TY 1053H (High Efficiency)AMPLIFY™ TY 1053H (High Efficiency)AMPLIFY™ TY 1052H (High Efficiency)AMPLIFY™ TY 1151(High Dispersion)AMPLIFY™ TY 1151(High Dispersion)

PA

PA

EVO

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EVO

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PA

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PRODUCT FOCUS

AMPLIFY™ TY 1052H Functional Polymer - Highly versatile concentrate for PE and PP-based blends

While AMPLIFY™ TY 1151 and TY 1053H Functional Polymers are used only in LLDPE-based blends, AMPLIFY™ TY 1052H Functional Polymers can additionally be blended with PP, offering a highly versatile solution for use as a tie layer component in PP and PE barrier film for performance requirements in non-retort and retort applications.

Fig 2 - Adhesion performance of AMPLIFY™ TY 1052H Functional Polymer blended 30/70 % and 40/70 % with PP (1)

5-layer film PP/tie/PA or EVOH/tie/PP 100 micron

No HeatTreatment

121°C45 min.

EVOH0

2

4

6

8

10

PA peel strength (N/15mm) EVOH peel strength (N/15mm)

Fig 2 - Adhesion performance of AMPLIFY™ TY 1052H Functional Polymer blended with 30 % and 40% PP in 5-layer PA and EVOH barrier films with 6 % tie layer

competitive base performance

30% TY 1052H blended with PP

40% TY 1052H blended with PP

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AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymer PE-Tie Layer

AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers PE Tie Layer grades are based on C8-LLDPE and are designed for multi-layer films, bottles, sheets and tube structures made of PE and EVOH or PA.

Features and Benefits - Excellent adhesion to EVOH and PA - Excellent processability and a thermal stability equivalent to that of regular polyolefins


AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers PE Tie Layer Resins

Product MAH Graft Level Density (g/cc) MI (g/10 min), 2.16 kg @ 190 ºC Adhesion Conversion

AMPLIFY™ TY 1351 Low 0.92 2.1 PE, PA Blown & cast film

AMPLIFY™ TY 1353 Low 0.92 2.0 PE, PA, EVOH Blown & cast film

AMPLIFY™ TY 1354 Low 0.92 3.0 PE, PA, EVOH Cast film

AMPLIFY™ TY 1451 Low 0.91 1.7 PE,PA,EVOH, Ionomer Blown & cast film

Fig. 3 - Adhesion Performance to PA and EVOH – AMPLIFY™ TY Formulated Resins in PE-based structures (1)

PRODUCT FOCUS

AMPLIFY™ TY 1451 Functional Polymer - High performance PE-tie layer

AMPLIFY™ TY 1451 Functional Polymer is a high performance tie layer grade for oriented film and thermoformed sheet applications, offering good adhesion also in presence of anti-fog additives.

In oriented blown film lines and barrier sheet extrusion for thermoforming applications PA/EVOH /PA or PA/EVOH barrier blocks are coextruded with PE or ionomers. AMPLIFY TY™ 1451 Functional Polymer provides excellent adhesion meeting the most stringent film orientation and sheet thermoforming requirements.

Fig. 4 - Adhesion Performance to Ionomers - AMPLIFY ™ TY Resins (1)

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14

AMPLIFY™ TY 1351

Adhesion to PA N/15mm; 100 micron (4 mil) Adhesion to PA N/15mm; 150 micron (6 mil)Adhesion to PA Film yielded before tie layer delam

inated

Adhesion to EVOH

AMPLIFY™ TY 1353

AMPLIFY™ TY 1451

AMPLIFY™ TY 1353

AMPLIFY™ TY 1451

Adhesion to EVOH N/15mm; 100 micron (4 mil) Adhesion to EVOH N/15mm; 150 micron (6 mil)

Based on 7-layer film; PE/PE/Tie/EVOH or PA/Tie/PE/PE, 5.3% tie layer; thickness of 2.7% and 4.7% were also tested with excellent results; Dow tests; complete and results available upon request

AMPLIFY™ TY 1353

AMPLIFY™ TY 1353

AMPLIFY™ TY 1451

AMPLIFY™ TY 14510 2 4 6 8 10 12 14

Adhesion N/15mm

150 microns (6 mil)

100 microns (6 mil)

150 microns (6 mil)

100 microns (6 mil)

INSEPARABLE

INSEPARABLE

Dow tests; complete protocols and results available upon request

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AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymer PET-Tie Layer

AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymer PET-Tie Layer solutions are based on ethylene copolymer and Dow’s advanced anhydride grafting technology. They are designed for oriented multi-layer films, sheets and extrusion coating composed of (O)PET and other adherents including PE, PP, EVOH and PA.

Features and Benefits - Excellent adhesion to PE, PP, PET, PA, EVOH

- Excellent temperature stability that allows processing at elevated temperature up to 320 ˚C.

- Suitable for oriented film technology and thermoforming


AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers PET Tie Layer Resins

Product MAH Graft Level Density (g/cc) MI (g/10 min), 2.16 kg @ 190 ºC Adhesion Conversion Technology

XZ 89892.00 Low 0.91 2.0 PE, PP, PET, PA, EVOH Blown film

XUS 69106.01 Medium 0.87 4.4 PE, PP, PET, PA,EVOH, Cast film

XZ 89893.00 Low 0.92 7.5 PE, PP, PET, PA, EVOH Extrusion Coating

- XZ 89892.00 Experimental Functional Polymer offers excellent adhesion to PET and polyolefins in oriented blown film extrusion.

- XUS 69106.01 Experimental Functional Polymer provides outstanding adhesion to PET in cast film technology. - XZ 89893.00 Experimental Polymer offers a very versatile new extrusion coating adhesive providing excellent adhesion to PE, PP, corona treated OPET, OPP, with or without Nitro Cellulose (NC) or polyurethane (PU) based printing inks and aluminum foil.

Fig. 5 - Adhesion Performance - XZ 89892.00 Experimental Functional Polymer

Fig. 6 - Adhesion Performance - XZ 89893.00 Experimental Functional Polymer (1)

Coex-split: 7 g/m2 tie and 23 g/m2 sealant. Extruder set temperature: 320 °C. Line speed 100 m/min

XZ 89892.00

Competition

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

Blown film : PET /Tie/PE/Tie/PA/Tie/PE 100 µm

Adhesion measured vie seal strength

Peel strength (N/15mm)

Alu

Metallized OPP

Corona OPET

OPP

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Peel strength (N/15mm)

Adhesion Dow tie XZ 89893.00

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AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymer High Performance PP-Tie Layer

For retort applicationsDesigned for high performance multi-layer films, bottles or sheets composed of polypropylene (PP) and EVOH or PA that require very high barrier and heat resistance.

A critical performance requirement is that the packaging needs to stay functional even when sterilized at higher temperature and for a shelf life of 18 months and more. AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymer high performance PP-tie layers are based on an advanced propylene polymer technology specially suited to these high performance retort applications.

Features and Benefits - Excellent adhesion to polypropylene and polyethylene and to EVOH or PA

- Excellent processability equivalent to that of PP and a thermal stability up to 135 ˚C.

- Excellent optics before and after retort




XUS 69109.00 Low 0.908 3.4 PE, PP, PA, EVOH Blown film

XUS 69110.00 Low 0.908 5.5 PE, PP, PA, EVOH Cast film

Fig. 7 - Peel Strength to PA and EVOH – AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymer high performance PP-tie layers (1)

No HeatTreatment

121°C45 min.

EVOH0

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PA peel strength (N/15mm) EVOH peel strength (N/15mm)

competitive base performance

30 % AMPLIFY™ TY 1052H blended with PP 40 % AMPLIFY™ TY 1052H blended with PP XUS 69109.00

competitive high performance

5-layer blown film PP/tie/PA or EVOH/tie/PP 100 micron

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For non-retort cast film and sheet applicationsDesigned for non-retort multi-layer cast film or sheet composed of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE) and EVOH or PA that require high clarity and excellent thermoforming behavior.

Features and Benefits - Excellent adhesion to PP, PE, EVOH or PA

- High flexibility – one tie layer for PP- and PE- barrier structures

- Improves the impact resistance of PP barrier structures

- Excellent optics before and after retortProduct Range and Physical Data



XZ 89889.00 Low 0.914 3.5 PE, PP, PA, EVOH Cast film

Fig. 8 - Adhesion Performance - XZ 89889.00 Experimental Functional Polymer (1)

0

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PA/PP PA/PEEVOH/PP EVOH/PP

Tie - XZ 89889.005 layer film PP/tie/PA/PP 150 micron

Adhe

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N/1

5 m

m

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AMPLIFY™ TY 3352 Functional Polymer PS-Tie Layer

AMPLIFY™ TY 3352 Functional Polymer is constructed on styrene based polymer technology and designed for multi-layer sheet composed of polystyrene, polyethylene and EVOH or PA.

Features and Benefits - Excellent adhesion to polystyrene and polyethylene and to EVOH or PA,

- Excellent processability

AMPLIFY™ GR Functional Polymer Pipe Tie Layer

AMPLIFY™ GR Functional Polymer Pipe Tie Layer resins are designed as an adhesive for use in multi-layer pipe structures.

Features and Benefits - Excellent processing characteristics with superior adhesion properties to barrier layers.

- Excellent thermal stability at elevated temperature.


AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers Pipe Tie Layer Resins

Product MAH Graft Level Density (g/cc) MI (g/10 min), 2.16 kg @ 190 ºC Adhesion Conversion

Technology

AMPLIFY™ GR 380 Low 0.923 3.0 PE-RT or PEX, PA, EVOH Pipe extrusion

AMPLIFY™ GR 388 Medium 0.900 1.3 PE-RT or PEX, Alu, PA, EVOH Pipe extrusion


AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers PS Tie Layer Resins


AMPLIFY™ TY 3352 Medium 0.94 5.0 PE, PS, PA, EVOH Sheet extrusion

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AMPLIFY™ GR Functional Polymer for Non-Food Applications

The AMPLIFY™ GR Functional Polymers are a group of polymers designed as adhesion promoters between metal, polyolefins, cellulose, PA, EVOH and other engineering resins in non-food applications.

Features and Benefits - Excellent compatibility with polar and non-polar blend partners.

- AMPLIFY™ GR 205 and AMPLYFY™ GR 204 Functional Polymers provide outstanding thermal stability at elevated temperature.

- Adhesion to PA, EVOH and cellulose.


AMPLIFY™ TY Functional Polymers for Non-Food Applications

Product MAH Graft Level Density (g/cc) MI (g/10 min), 2.16 kg @ 190 ºC Adhesion Technology

AMPLIFY™ GR 205 High 0.96 2.0 PE, PA, EVOH Compatibilizer in compounds

AMPLIFY™ GR 204 High 0.95 12 PE, alu, PA, EVOH, cellulose Fiber extrusion

Contact a Dow representative today to learn more.For more information please visit www.dowplastics.com.

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