Abstract: The present invention relates to plasticized cellulose ester derivative compositions comprising a cellulose ester derivative and at least a one compound having a molecular weight preferably equal to or more than 200 g/mol and equal to or less than 600 g/mol wherein the exudation, determined by Isothermal ThermoGravimetric Analysis at 60° C. during 20 hours, is equal to or less than 1.00%. The compositions display efficient plasticizing performances and limited exudation in time and temperature. The present invention further relates to the use of a compound of formula (I), formula (II), formula (III) or an acyl trialkyl citrate as a plasticizer of a cellulose ester derivative and a process for the manufacture of a plasticized article.

Abstract: New plasticized compositions comprising cellulose acetate The present invention concerns a composition comprising: cellulose acetate, starch acetate, and at least one plasticizer, wherein cellulose acetate is present in an amount of at least 50% by weight with respect to the total weight of cellulose acetate, starch acetate and plasticizer(s), and wherein said at least one plasticizer is present in an amount of at most 18% by weight with respect to the total weight of cellulose acetate, starch acetate and plasticizer(s). The present invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of a plasticized article, to the use of said composition for producing a plasticized article, and to the use of starch acetate to prevent or diminish the exudation of one or more plasticizers from plastic materials containing cellulose acetate and such plasticizer(s), and/or to increase the maximal use temperature in application for a material comprising cellulose acetate.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition based on polyamide and polyketone is described. The thermoplastic composition can have an excellent mechanical strength and dimensional stability. Further, the composition can include a novolac resin and a reinforcing or a bulking filler. The composition can be molded, for example in the form of granules or powder, which is used for manufacturing articles via an injection-molding process.

Abstract: A phenolic compound for manufacturing a modified polyamide that has an increased degree of crystallinity is described. A polyamide composition comprising at least one such phenolic compound and optionally reinforcing fillers or extenders is also described. The composition is preferably a composition to be molded, for example in the form of granules or powder, that is used for the manufacture of articles by an injection-molding process.

Abstract: The use of a phenolic compound for producing a modified polyamide having enhanced mechanical properties is described. A polyamide composition including at least such phenolic compound and optionally reinforcing or filler loads is also described. The composition is preferably a composition for molding, for example in the form of granules or powder, that can be used for the production of articles by injection-molding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the manufacture of nonwoven surfaces. It relates more particularly to a process for the manufacture of nonwoven surfaces by the process of direct melt spinning of continuous filaments arranged in the form of a sheet. This process employs a composition based on a thermoplastic polymer exhibiting an electrical conductivity sufficient to prevent the formation of electrostatic charges or to allow their removal during the spinning process.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition based on polyamide and polyketone is described. The thermoplastic composition can have an excellent mechanical strength and dimensional stability. Further, the composition can include a novolac resin and a reinforcing or a bulking filler. The composition can be molded, for example in the form of granules or powder, which is used for manufacturing articles via an injection-molding process.

Abstract: The use of a phenolic compound for producing a modified polyamide having enhanced mechanical properties is described. A polyamide composition including at least such phenolic compound and optionally reinforcing or filler loads is also described. The composition is preferably a composition for molding, for example in the form of granules or powder, that can be used for the production of articles by injection-molding.

Abstract: A phenolic compound for manufacturing a modified polyamide that has an increased degree of crystallinity is described. A polyamide composition comprising at least one such phenolic compound and optionally reinforcing fillers or extenders is also described. The composition is preferably a composition to be molded, for example in the form of granules or powder, that is used for the manufacture of articles by an injection-molding process.

Abstract: Polyamide matrix-based compositions containing electrically conductive fillers are molded into plastic shaped articles, e.g., automotive body parts, which are improvedly painted by electrostatic deposition processing.

Abstract: Polyamide materials having high barrier properties to fluids, gases and liquids are described. These materials can especially be used for the manufacture of articles intended to contain or to transport a fluid such as, for example, pipes, ducts or tanks.

Abstract: Yarns, fibers or filaments, in particular based on polyamides, are shaped into a variety of articles, especially ropes and more particularly climbing ropes which have good mechanical properties, especially under both low and relatively high humidity conditions.

Abstract: Novolac resins are incorporated into thermoplastic polyamide compositions for increasing the melt flow index thereof; such compositions containing the novolac resins are useful for the manufacture of plastic shaped articles, in particular by injection molding.

Abstract: Flame-retardant polyamide compositions that can be converted into molded shaped articles contain melamine cyanate and a novolac resin; such molded shaped articles are particularly useful in the field of electric or electronic connector technology, e.g., as circuit-breakers, switches or connectors.

Abstract: Polyamide matrix-based compositions containing electrically conductive fillers are molded into plastic shaped articles, e.g., automotive body parts, which are improvedly painted by electrostatic deposition processing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel method for the production of non-woven surfaces, in particular, a method for the production of non-woven surfaces by the process of direct spinning of molten filaments arranged in the form of a mat. Said method makes use of a composition of thermoplastic polymers with an electrical conductivity sufficient to either avoid the build-up of electrostatic charges, or to permit the removal thereof during the spinning process.

Abstract: There is a method of coating a carbonyl-containing plastic substrate. The method has the step of applying to the substrate a paint having a latex polymer having imidazolidone monomeric content up to about 50 wt % based upon the weight of the latex polymer.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aqueous biocide system comprising: at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible biocidal agent, and at least a polyorganosiloxane with water-soluble or water-dispersible functions. The invention also concerns the use of the system for disinfecting hard surfaces, or a method for disinfecting hard surfaces using the system, with controlled release of the biocide when contacted with an aqueous medium of a hard surface whereon the aqueous medium has been deposited and dried.