New Generation Calcium Carbonate in breathable film applications

Gil Morieras Omya International , Switzerland

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Table of Content
Microporous Breathable Films Definition

CaCO3 Requirements

Omyafilm : A dedicated product for breathable films

Some historical facts & Market Size

Film requirements

Lab Equipment & Process & Movie

Asia : A Future Potential market ?

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Microporous films Manufacturing

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Water Barrier Microporous Breathable Films

2 main aims : To permit transmission of air and/or water vapour To provide a barrier to liquids

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Water Barrier Microporous Breathable Films

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Microporous Breathable Films : Examples

x2500 magnification cross section

SEM of film surface x2500 magnification

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Some historical facts & Market Size

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Microporous Breathable Films : Applications

Hygiene

Infant diapers Sanitary napkins & panty liners Adult incontinence products Building Under-tile roofing films House wraps Wall and floor covering Medical / Clothing Operating garments

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Asia : A Future Potential Market ?

Microporous Breathable Film Volume 2009 vs. 2012

450

490

Thousands Axis Title

500
450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 Asia Standard Films 2009 Microporous Films 2009 Standard Films 2012 Microporous Films 2012 Europe Total

America

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Microporous Breathable Films : Manufacturing

Compounding
To disperse uniformly 50-70 % of CaCO3 in a polyolefin matrix To produce a batch with a very low humidity content
Not to damage the CaCO3 or polyolefin chains

Extrusion
To produce a thin film by casting or blowing

Stretching
MDO Stretching CD and MD Tendering unit Intermeshing or interdigitating Stretching

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Breathable Films Requirements

ASTM E 96 Depends on CaCO3 content CaCO3 choice Stretching ratio
WVTR

Hydrostatic Water Pressure

Water Pressure

Mechanical Properties Tensile Strength Shrinkage

UV Resistance Building Films

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CaCO3 Requirements

Hydrophobicity

Thermal Stability Narrow PSD

Whiteness

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The Omyafilm Range of Products

Raw Material Resources for more than 100 Years

A Solution for all Breathable Film Manufacturers

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OMYAFILM : The Solution to Breathability

Hydrophobicity Special surface treatment Dispersion Thermal stability

Steep curve of Granulometry

Finer top cut Less fines

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OMYAFILM : The Solution to Breathability

Marble base

Whiteness Opacity

Special grinding system

Adequate shape

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Grade Comparison

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D 50 & D 98 Comparison

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Omya
Lab Equipment for Customers Trials

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Cast Film Line with MDO Stretching Unit

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You

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