Your specialist in materials for Barrier and Specialty Films

DSM is your ideal partner for specialty and barrier films, with a unique portfolio.

Akulon® XP : The new productivity standard for co-extrusion processes
In multilayer co-extrusion and extrusion coating processes, Akulon® XP can double machine productivity compared to normal polyamide 6 film grades. Only from DSM, this revolutionary new material is a perfect match for co-extruded layers, reducing waste and needing lower extruder power while doubling output.

Barrier film, food packaging

Akulon® PA6 resins provide
• barrier for oxygen and aroma
• mechanical strength
• printability

The Akulon® portfolio gives optimal productivity and top quality in cast, blown film and biaxial (BOPA) processes for producing film to be used in monolayer and multilayer constructions. Akulon® represents the perfect choice for demanding high productivity extrusion coating applications.

Oxygen permeability of Akulon film gradesin relation to temperature and humidity

Breathable Film

Arnitel® copolyester based films used in garments, medical applications, roof membranes, special food packaging offer
• water vapour permeability
• ductility

High Temperature Film

Stanyl® for high peak temperature resistance
for specialty applications in electronics. More...

Tie-Layer adhesive resins

Yparex® grafted PE-based adhesive resin for PE/PA and PE/EVOH combinations
for optimal adhesion and processing characteristics tailored for film extrusion.

Film expertise areas

Biaxial polyamide (BOPA)
Coextruded multilayer barrier
Monolayer barrier
Extrusion coated barrier

Available downloads

Barrier Packaging film brochure
Yparex Tie-layer resin
Akulon film processing guide
Arnitel VT Flyer

Akulon received the Frost and Sullivan 2006 Award for Business Development Strategic Leadership in specialty films

For further information on products for film applications...

DSM Materials and Applications Database