Abstract: A process for separating and recovering at least one polymer component from a melt of a multiple number of polymer components including the steps of: (A) shearing a multi-polymer component melt in the presence of a pressurized aqueous solution; wherein the multi-polymer component melt comprises a blend of at least a first polymer component and at least a second polymer component; wherein the multi-polymer component melt has at least two melting temperatures, at least two glass transition temperatures or combinations thereof; wherein the pressurized aqueous solution comprises an aqueous liquid mixture of: (i) water, and (ii) at least one dispersing agent; wherein the shearing of the multi-polymer component melt in contact with the pressurized aqueous solution forms a dispersion, particles, or strands of the at least one first polymer component having an enriched first polymer component concentration; and (B) after the shearing of step (A), isolating the at least first polymer component from the other polymer c

Abstract: An article having recyclability properties including a combination of: (a) a polyolefin polymer; and (b) a solvent-borne adhesive composition having a recyclability property, wherein the recyclability property of the solvent-borne adhesive composition is such that when the article with the solvent-borne adhesive composition is reprocessed, the article with the solvent-borne adhesive composition exhibits less than a 40% decreased change in performance compared to a control article without the solvent-borne adhesive composition that is reprocessed the same way as the article with the solvent-borne adhesive composition; a recyclable laminate structure including at least: (a) at least a first polymer film layer; and (b) a layer of the above solvent-borne laminating adhesive composition; and a process for manufacturing the above recyclable laminate structure.

Abstract: An article having recyclability properties including a combination of: (a) at least one polyolefin polymer; and (b) a waterborne adhesive composition having a recyclability property, wherein the recyclability property of the waterborne adhesive composition is such that when the article with the waterborne adhesive composition is reprocessed, the article with the waterborne adhesive composition exhibits less than a 40% decreased change in performance compared to a control article without the waterborne adhesive composition that is reprocessed the same way as the article with the waterborne adhesive composition; a recyclable laminate structure including (a) at least one first polymer film layer; and (?) at least one layer of the above waterborne laminating adhesive composition; and a process for manufacturing the above recyclable laminate structure.

Abstract: A method for reducing an amount of a contaminant in a thermoplastic polymer comprising shearing a combination comprising a contaminated thermoplastic polymer in melt form, water, and a dispersing agent where the shearing causes a portion of the contaminant to be removed from the contaminated thermoplastic polymer (e.g. moved into an aqueous phase with the water or into another separate phase from the water and the polymer), and after shearing, separating the thermoplastic from the aqueous phase to recover thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. In an embodiment, the composition includes a polymer component and an odor suppressant. The polymer component includes (i) a post-consumer resin and (ii) optionally an olefin-based polymer. The composition further includes from 0.15 wt % to 15 wt % of the odor suppressant. The odor suppressant includes (i) from 0.05 wt % to 2 wt % of a metal oxide having a band gap greater than 5.0 electron volts (eV); and (ii) from 0.1 wt % to 13 wt % an acid copolymer. The ratio of metal oxide to acid copolymer is from 1:20 to 1:1. Weight percent is based on total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of making films and methods of making packages. In one aspect, a method of making a film having a beta ratio and a permeability comprises: (a) selecting a polyolefin, the polyolefin comprising low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, medium density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, polypropylene, polyolefin elastomer, polyolefin plastomer, or a combination thereof; (b) identifying a target beta ratio and a target oxygen permeability for the film; (c) selecting one or more additives based on the target beta ratio, the one or more additives comprising calcium carbonate, carbon black, ethylene vinyl acetate, or a combination thereof; (d) determining an amount of the selected additive(s) based on the target beta ratio and the target oxygen permeability; and (e) forming a film comprising the polyolefin and the selected additive(s), wherein the film has the target beta ratio and the target oxygen permeability.

Abstract: A method comprises providing a resin comprising an olefin block copolymer; spinning the resin into one or more fibers; cooling the one or more fibers to below the solidification point of the resin; after cooling, stretching the one or more fibers to a nominal elongation of 50 to 900% to form one or more stretched fibers; and relaxing the one or more stretch fibers to form one or more elastic fibers, and, optionally laminating the fibers to a flexible substrate. Articles comprising such elastic fiber(s) bonded to a nonwoven, can exhibit: a force at 50% elongation of less than 2 Newtons, a force at 100% elongation of less than 4 Newtons, a elongation at five Newtons for a 50 mm sample of at least 120%, and/or an unload force at 50% on a second cycle of less than 1.5 N/50 mm.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a bicomponent fiber that includes a first region formed of a condensation polymer and a second region formed from a polyethylene blend. The polyethylene blend includes (i) an ethylene-based polymer having a density of 0.920 g/cm3 to 0.970 g/cm3 and a melt index, I2, as determined by ASTM D1238 at 190° C. and 2.16 kg of 0.5 to 150 g/10 minutes; (ii) a maleic anhydride -grafted polyethylene; and (iii) an inorganic Brønsted-Lowry acid having an acid strength pKa value at 25° C. of 1 to 6.5, wherein the polyethylene blend has a 0.03 to 0.5 weight percent of grafted maleic anhydride based on the total weight of the polyethylene blend. The first region is a core region of the bicomponent fiber and the second region is a sheath region of the bicomponent fiber, where the sheath region surrounds the core region.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a bicomponent fiber that includes a first region formed of a condensation polymer and a second region formed from a polypropylene blend. The polypropylene blend includes (i) a propylene-based polymer having a density of 0.895 g/cm3 to 0.920 g/cm3 and a melt index, I2, as determined by ASTM D1238 at 230° C. and 2.16 kg of 0.5 to 150 g/10 minutes; (ii) a maleic anhydride-grafted polypropylene; and (iii) an inorganic Brønsted-Lowry acid having an acid strength pKa value at 25° C. of 1 to 6.5, wherein the polypropylene blend has a 0.03 to 0.3 weight percent of grafted maleic anhydride based on the total weight of the polypropylene blend. The first region is a core region of the bicomponent fiber and the second region is a sheath region of the bicomponent fiber, where the sheath region surrounds the core region.

Abstract: Embodiments of a thermoformed microcapillary sheeting and articles prepared by a process comprising the steps of (a) providing a thermoplastic sheeting comprising thermoplastic material, wherein the thermoplastic sheeting comprises at least one or more microcapillary channel disposed therein and having an initial volume of voidage, based on a total volume of the microcapillary sheeting; and (b) heating the thermoplastic sheeting to a temperature at which the thermoplastic material is deformable to form a thermoformed microcapillary sheeting with the at least one or more microcapillary channels disposed therein and having a final volume of voidage, based on a total volume of the microcapillary sheeting. The final volume of voidage of the at least one or more microcapillary channels of the thermoformed microcapillary sheeting is at least about 10 percent of the initial volume of voidage of the at least one or more microcapillary channels of the thermoplastic sheeting.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that comprise: (1) a polymer selected from the group consisting of: (A) an ethylene/?-olefin multiblock interpolymer; (B) a propylene based plastomer or elastomer; and (C) a mixture of (A) and (B); (2) from about 1 to about 75 weight percent filler based on the weight of the composition; and (3) an effective amount of tackifier.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a packaging article. In an embodiment, the packaging article includes (A) a container having (i) a top wall and a bottom wall and (ii) a plurality sidewalls extending between the top wall and bottom wall. The walls define a compartment. The packaging article includes (B) an upper sheet in the compartment, the upper sheet composed of 3-dimensional random loop material (3DRLM). The upper sheet extends between and contacts two opposing sidewalls of the container. The packaging article includes (C) a lower sheet in the compartment, the lower sheet composed of 3DRLM. The lower sheet extends between and contacts two opposing sidewalls of the container. The two sheets are in opposing relation to each other. The packaging article includes (D) a product disposed between the upper sheet and the lower sheet.

Abstract: The invention provides an oriented article, for example, a yarn, tape or filaments made from a three component polymer blend.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that comprise: (1) a polymer selected from the group consisting of: (A) an ethylene/?-olefin multiblock interpolymer; (B) a propylene based plastomer or elastomer; and (C) a mixture of (A) and (B); (2) from about 1 to about 75 weight percent filler based on the weight of the composition; and (3) an effective amount of tackifier.

Abstract: A container blow molded from a multilayer structure which comprises an inner product facing layer which comprises an ethylene-based polymer having a density equal to or less than 0.940 g/cc, a crystallinity of equal to or less than 62%, and Mz/Mn ratio equal to or less than 100, wherein the inner product facing layer has a small scale root mean square roughness of equal to or less than 40 nm and/or a large scale root mean square roughness of equal to or less than 500 nm is provided.

Abstract: A multilayer nonwoven structure is described where the nonwoven structure comprises at least two spun bond layers and at least one easily meltable layer. The easily meltable layer is located between the at least two spunbond layers. The easily meltable layer is comprised of a polymer having a melting point at least 20° C. less than the melting point of the polymer which comprises the surface of the fibers which comprise the spun bond layer, or is made from a polymer which is readily absorbs some form of radiation. Under bonding conditions, the fibers which make up the easily meltable layer can be melted to form a film, thereby improving bather properties of the nonwoven structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a container for dispensing a liquid from the container. The container includes a flexible body having a closed top and an open bottom and a base attached to the open bottom of the body. The body and base define a chamber for holding a liquid. The base includes a floor and a peripheral rim extending below the floor. A nozzle extends from the floor. A closure slidingly engages with the nozzle. The closure includes a panel-cap having an aperture through which the liquid is dispensed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible pouch for bottom-dispensing a liquid. A dock for holding the flexible pouch is also provided. Further disclosed herein is a system for dispensing a liquid. The system includes the pouch for placement in the dock.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pouch for holding a fresh produce item and a method. The pouch includes (A) a body composed of at least one flexible multilayer film having a haze value less than 20%. The body further includes a front wall, a rear wall, and a gusset panel that form a closed chamber. (B) The gusset panel includes a rim. (C) A fresh produce item is located in the closed chamber. (D) The pouch has a chamber-to-rim ratio (mm) from 6:1 to 200:1. At least a portion of at least one wall is transparent permitting a person to see the fresh produce item in the pouch. The method includes displaying the fresh produce item through at least one of the front wall or the rear wall at a chamber-to-rim ratio from 6:1 to 200:1.