Abstract: A laminate polymer composite wound dressing and a process of making and using the same are provided. The laminate polymer composite wound dressing includes, a contact layer, an absorbent layer, and, optionally, a backsheet, an adhesive layer, and a moisture vapor transmission rate control layer, wherein the contact layer includes non-woven polymer fibers, the absorbent layer includes a fibrous web and super absorbent polymer particles. The contact layer can be melt blown onto the absorbent layer to entangle the nonwoven polymer fibers of the contact layer with the fibrous web of the absorbent layer to adhere the contact layer to the absorbent layer. Alternatively, a non-water soluble melt adhesive is used to adhere the contact and absorbent layers. The laminate polymer composite wound dressing can find application in the medical field, such as the treatment of high exuding wounds and dry wounds.

Abstract: A laminate polymer composite wound dressing and a process of making and using the same are provided. The laminate polymer composite wound dressing includes, a contact layer, an absorbent layer, and, optionally, a backsheet, an adhesive layer, and a moisture vapor transmission rate control layer, wherein the contact layer includes non-woven polymer fibers, the absorbent layer includes a fibrous web and super absorbent polymer particles. The laminate polymer composite wound dressing can find application in the medical field, such as the treatment of high exuding wounds and dry wounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of preparing a polycondensate in the presence of a fluorescent whitening agent and at least one phosphonate and/or phosphinate. Further aspects of the invention are a polyester prepared according to this process and composition comprising a polycondensate, a fluorescent whitening agent and at least one phosphonate and/or phosphinate. Yet another aspect is the use of a fluorescent whitening agent and at least one phosphonate and/or phosphinate for improving the color of a polycondensate.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to specific polymer compositions, containing a selected antimicrobial compound and a UV-absorber. A further aspect of the invention is a process to prevent polymers, containing antimicrobials, from yellowing during exposure to actinic radiation by adding a UV-absorber or mixture of UV-absorbers to the polymer.

Abstract: Polyolefin fibers, filaments and fabrics made therefrom which comprise a melt blend which comprises (A) a polyolefin; and (B) at least one polyetheresteramide which contains aromatic diol-derived sections, exhibit excellent durable dyeability. The fabrics are useful in woven garments, carpeting, furniture and automobile upholstery, woven industrial fabrics, non-woven absorbents used in disposable diapers, non-woven garments including disposable medical garments, filter media, synthetic paper and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reducing dust deposits on polyolefin films. Further subjects of the invention are the use of a polyetheresteramide for reducing dust deposits on polyolefin films and coextruded multilayer polyolefin films containing a polyetheresteramide at least in one outer layer.

Abstract: A process for biocidally finishing plastic materials selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, polystyrene, a halogen-containing polymer, polyacrylate or polymethacrylate, a polymer derived from unsaturated alcohols and amines or from their acyl derivatives or acetals, a homo- or copolymer of cyclic ethers, polyacetal, polyphenylene oxide or polyphenylene sulfide, polyurethane, polyamide or copolyamide, saturated or unsaturated polyester, polycarbonate, a phenol-formaldehyde resin, an epoxy resin or an aminoplastic resin, which process comprises adding a) either during the processing of the plastic materials or, b) in the case of plastic materials prepared via a radical polymerisation, already during the polymerisation or during the processing or, c) in the case of duroplasts prepared from a phenol-formaldehyde resin, epoxy resin or an aminoplastic resin, during the crosslinking reaction, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-methylthio-4-cyclopropylamino-6-(&agr;,&bgr;-dime

Abstract: Polyolefin fibers, filaments and fabrics made therefrom which comprise a melt blend which comprises

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reducing dust deposits on polyolefin films. Further subjects of the invention are the use of a polyetheresteramide for reducing dust deposits on polyolefin films and coextruded multilayer polyolefin films containing a polyetheresteramide at least in one outer layer.