Abstract: A liquid crystal device having a plurality of pixel electrodes for transmitting light, a first panel having an activation portion for selectively activating the plurality of pixel electrodes, an orientation layer formed on the activation portion, a light shielding pattern formed on the orientation layer, a second panel having a second orientation layer, a liquid crystal formed between the first and second panels, a polarizing plate or a color filter and a protective film on at least one of the aforementioned surfaces wherein the protective layer includes a cellulose ester selected from the group consisting of cellulose acetate, cellulose formate, cellulose propionate, cellulose butyrate, ethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose and benzyl cellulose having an inherent viscosity of from about 1.0 to less than 2.

Abstract: Hot-melt adhesive compositions useful for packaging are disclosed. These hot-melt adhesive compositions are based on modified polyethylene and contain an ethylene-alkylacrylate copolymer, a polyethylene graft copolymer, a tackifying resin, and a high-melting low viscosity wax. The hot-melt adhesive compositions disclosed have fast setting times and a novel combination of desired properties with good high and low temperature bond strength.

Abstract: Hot-melt adhesive compositions useful for packaging are disclosed. These hot-melt adhesive compositions are based on modified polyethylene and contain an ethylene-alkylacrylate copolymer, a polyethylene graft copolymer, a tackifying resin, and a high-melting low viscosity wax. The hot-melt adhesive compositions disclosed have fast setting times and a novel combination of desired properties with good high and low temperature bond strength.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two component adhesive composition containing a propylene-hexene copolymer having about 6 to less than 15 mole percent hexene and a compatible tackifying resin.

Abstract: The hot-melt adhesives of the present invention comprise a blend of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, tackifier resin, modified polyethylene and microcrystalline wax. These hot-melt adhesive compositions provide adhesives having a novel combination of properties such as high tensile, low elongation and good bonding properties for adhering polyethylene film to nonwoven substrates such as disposable diapers.

Abstract: The hot-melt adhesives of the present invention comprise a blend of at least one modified polyethylene resin, and at least one rosin ester. This hot-melt adhesive has a novel combination of properties and crosslinks to provide improved bond strength.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon tackifying compositions having improved resistance to oxidative degradation are provided by incorporating into the hydrocarbon tackifying composition a stabilizing amount of the combination of 2,2'-methylenebis-(4-methyl-6-tertiarybutylphenol) and dialkylthio ester antioxidants.

Abstract: The hot melt adhesives of the present invention comprise a blend of at least one polyethylene resin, an ethylene/lower alkyl acrylate copolymer, a tackifying resin, and a high density, low viscosity, polyethylene wax having a molecular weight of about 1000. This hot melt adhesive has a novel combination of properties including excellent elevated temperature properties, and provides excellent adhesion to nonporous substrates such as aluminum foil.

Abstract: The hot melt adhesives of the present invention comprise a blend of at least one polyethylene, a tackifying resin, and a high density, low viscosity polyethylene wax having a molecular weight of about 1000. This hot melt adhesive has a novel combination of properties including excellent elevated temperature properties.

Abstract: The hot melt adhesives of the present invention comprise a blend of polyethylene, tackifying resin, and crystalline propylene containing polymer. These hot melt adhesive compositions have a novel combination of properties including high strength at elevated temperatures and pressures and resistance to creep.