There is disclosed an oxygen-absorbing multi-layer film which comprises an
outer layer comprising a thermoplastic resin; an adhesive layer comprising
an epoxy resin; an oxygen-absorbing layer comprising a thermoplastic resin
and an iron based oxygen-absorbing agent incorporated therein; and a heat
sealing layer comprising an oxygen-permeable thermoplastic resin, wherein
the adhesive layer comprises a gas barrier epoxy resin composition
containing at least 30% by weight, preferably 40 to 90% by weight of a
xylylenediamine unit (N--CH.sub.2 --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --CH.sub.2 --N). The
multi-layer film preferably having an overall thickness of at most 120
micron is excellent in oxygen-absorbing function, gas barrier properties,
impact resistance, film rigidity and economical efficiency, and is well
suited for use as packaging materials for food, pharmaceutical and the
like.
