Abstract: Structured polyolefin coated substrates and processes for making the same are disclosed. A chill roll is used to impart a plurality of peaks which protrude outwardly from the polyolefin coating of the structured substrate. In addition, the chill roll surface is treated to impart a matte finish and thus to transfer a matte finish to the area surrounding the peaks of the polyolefin coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a co-extruded, biaxially oriented polyester film containing a flame-retardant agent which can be dissolved in the polyester. The film has a matt outer layer which contains a mixture and/or a blend of two components (I) and (II), whereby component (I) is a polyethylene terephthalate homopolymer, or a polyethylene terephthalate copolymer, or a mixture of polyethylene terephthalate homopolymers or copolymers and component (II) is a polymer containing at least one sulphonate group.

Abstract: There are provided (I) a laminate comprising:

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for effectively extruding a polypropylene polymer onto a cellulosic substrate. In the process, a polypropylene polymer is co-extruded with a polyolefin polymer other than polypropylene so as to stabilize the molten polypropylene polymer layer. Co-extrusion also allows extruding the polypropylene polymer at elevated temperatures so that the polypropylene is oxidized. Thus the polypropylene layer more readily bonds to a substrate without requiring a primer or ozone pretreatment step.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of preparing pellets of a synthetic organic fiber reinforced polyolefin and discloses the process in which the reinforcing fiber is impregnated with the molten polyolefin. The invention is characterized in that the sufficient impregnation can be carried out by selecting the polyolefin and the synthetic organic fiber having the appropriate melting points and controlling the temperature of the molten polyolefin to minimize the heat deterioration of the synthetic organic fiber. The pellets obtained by the process of the invention provides a molded product having superior impact resistance and recyclability when used as raw materials for injection molding, injection-compression molding, extrusion, blow molding and a like molding process.

Abstract: The uneven surfaces of wood-based materials such as chipboard may be improved by applying a formable coating material, smoothing and/or modelling the coating material to achieve a smoother surface, and heating the coating material to form closed pores while maintaining the smoothed surface intact. Decorative and flexible layers may also be applied to such surfaces in this manner.

Abstract: A visual effect, such as a granite-look, is produced in a thermoplastic product by directly applying a sufficient amount of at least one color-containing thermoplastic resin system to the surface of an extruded sheet of a thermoplastic resin. The color-containing thermoplastic resin system is applied onto the extruded sheet after it emerges from the die and prior to it entering the rollstack.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing gas barrier film, in which the coating film produced has excellent, oxygen gas barrier properties and is influenced little by moisture. The method comprises extruding a polyvinyl alcohol which contains not more than 19 mol % of &agr;-olefin units with not more than 4 carbon atoms, onto a substrate film, then stretching it at least 3-fold and subjecting it to heat treatment at a temperature not lower than 120° C.

Abstract: An extrusion-coated metal article is prepared by applying a mixture which comprises an organosilane composition to a metal surface, and then extruding a melt of a polyamide molding composition onto the coated surface thus treated and dried.

Abstract: The present invention generally is directed to compositions, products and methods that utilize superabsorbent polymers for flame-retarding. A preferred method includes improving flame-retarding characteristics in products by adding SAPs to the product. Prior to the step of adding the SAPs, the product exhibits a first limiting oxygen index and after the step of adding the SAPs, the product exhibits a second limiting oxygen index, with the second limiting oxygen index being higher than the first limiting oxygen index. Preferably, the SAPs can be pre-loaded with moisture, thereby potentially further increasing the flame-retarding characteristics of the product. In a preferred embodiment, the product is configured as a cable, with the outer jacket of the cable incorporating the SAPs.

Abstract: A molding for automobile includes a molding body (1, 25) comprising a vertical supporting portion (2, 26) made of a synthetic resin, a decorative portion (3, 27) made from synthetic resin and integrally connected to the vertical supporting portion (2, 26), and a metal piece (5, 28) embedded in the vertical supporting portion (2, 26) and decorative portion (3, 27), wherein the metal piece (5, 28) is rigidly and integrally joined to the molding body (1, 25) via an adhesive resin layer (6, 29) of a polar group containing thermoplastic resin composition.