Abstract: Golf ball comprising: a subassembly; a moisture barrier film layer having a continuous and substantially uniform thermoformed thickness of less than 0.020 inches and consisting of first and second heat-induced pre-form film half shells having first and second inner surfaces that are sized, shaped and contoured to receive and conformally and adhesively mate onto and about the subassembly such that the moisture barrier film layer has a normalized Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (“‘nMVTR”) of less than 4.0 g/(m2·day); and at least one outer layer disposed about an outer surface of the moisture barrier film layer that has an nMVTR greater than the nMVTR of the moisture barrier film layer. Alternatively, the thermoformed thickness is from about 0.003 inches to less than 0.020 inches; or 0.0035 inches to 0.010 inches; or from about 0.01 inches to less than 0.020 inches; or from greater than about 0.0035 inches to 0.005 inches.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing a multifunctional additive involving irradiating raw cotton plant material with an electron beam source, continually blending the raw cotton plant material during the irradiating and micronizing the irradiated cotton plant material. The invention is improved wherein the irradiating and blending of the raw cotton plant material is performed while the raw cotton plant material is in rope form. Irradiated rope is suitably tensioned before micronizing to compensate for degradability of the rope incurred during irradiation.

Abstract: An emollient gel useful as an ingredient in inks, paint, lubricants, grease and cosmetics, and particularly as a replacement for petrolatum in such applications. The emollient gel is composed of 40-98% of an oil, or blend of oils, and 2-60% of a thickening wax, or blend of thickening waxes. The oil is preferably a vegetable seed oil such as soybean oil, and the thickening wax is preferably a polyolefin wax such as polyethylene or polypropylene, an ethylene vinyl acetate co-polymer (EVA), or natural waxes or wax esters such as bees wax or candililla wax.

Abstract: Additives useful for reducing the coefficient of friction in lubricants, greases, or cosmetic formulations, and useful as a substitute for talc and as an anti-misting material are obtained by subjecting a raw plant material, such as cotton, to a dosage of radiation from an electron beam source. The irradiated plant material is subsequently fragmented, or micronized, to product the friction-reducing additive with a reduced diameter capable of reducing the coefficient of friction, used for anti-misting or as a substitute for talc in a variety of applications.

Abstract: Additives usefull for reducing the coefficient of friction in lubricants, greases, or cosmetic formulations, and useful as a substitute for talc and as an anti-misting material are obtained by subjecting a raw plant material, such as cotton, to a dosage of radiation from an electron beam source. The irradiated plant material is subsequently fragmented, or micronized, to product the friction-reducing additive with a reduced diameter capable of reducing the coefficient of friction, used for anti-misting or as a substitute for talc in a variety of applications.

Abstract: An anti-abrasion additive for ink formulations includes sintered polytetrafluoroethylene in a reduced amount; a petrolatum; and a high melting point microcrystalline wax. The additive, when dispersed in an ink, provides the ink with good slip, abrasion resistance, low misting, and mar resistance.

Abstract: An improved anti-abrasion/slip ink additive is disclosed comprising a mixture of sintered polytetrafluoroethylene and pharmaceutical grade petrolatum. As an alternative, additional material, such as phenolic resins and oils can be added to the mixture. The additives permit the less costly manufacture of printing inks, most particularly heat set inks and results in print which has improved rub, slip and anti-mar characteristics.

Abstract: An improved pumpable anti-abrasion/slip ink additive is disclosed comprising a mixture of polytetrafluoroethylene and polyalphaolefin. As an alternative, additional material, such as phenolic resins and oils can be added to the mixture. The additives permit the less costly manufacture of printing inks, most particularly heat set inks and results in print which has improved rub, slip and anti-mar characteristics.