Abstract: The present invention provides an antireflective film including at least an antireflective layer and a base resin layer, the base resin layer including at least layers a and b respectively including a thermoplastic resin as a main component, the layer a having a flexural modulus higher than that of the layer b, and the layer a being closer to the antireflective layer than the layer b, a polarizer plate obtained by bonding the antireflective film to a polarizer, and a display including the polarizer plate. According to the present invention, an antireflective film in which an antireflective layer is stacked on a transparent resin substrate and exhibits excellent antireflective performance, tenacity, and surface hardness, a polarizer plate using the antireflective film, and a display including the polarizer plate are provided.

Abstract: A porous article of manufacture (a sealing material) which comprises sintered hydroxyalkylcellulose, for example, sintered hydroxypropylcellulose, or a sealing material which is capable of being formed into a porous article in the form of a filter and which is made by heating at least one gelling agent that has carboxyl functionality and at least one gelling agent that has hydroxyl functionality, preferably carboxylmethylcellulose (CMC) and hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC) respectively, and a method for preparing the same from a powdery admixture thereof, and a pipette which includes the sealing material in the form of a filter, and also including embodiments of a bilayer filter and of a trilayer filter, each of which comprises a composite of a filter of the present invention and a filter comprising porous sintered polyethylene, preferably ultra high-molecular weight polyethylene.

Abstract: A process for preparing a fiberglass insulation product, including the steps of: (a) providing a layer of fire-retardant kraft paper, (b) coating the fire-retardant kraft paper layer with from 2 to 10 pounds of HDPE or of polypropylene per 3000 square feet of the paper to form an HDPE-fire-retardant kraft laminate or a polypropylene-fire-retardant kraft laminate, (c) coating the HDPE-fire-retardant kraft or polypropylene-fire-retardant kraft laminate with from 3 to 10 pounds of LDPE per 3000 square feet of the HDPE-fire-retardant kraft laminate or polypropylene-fire-retardant kraft laminate to form an LDPE-HDPE-fire-retardant kraft laminate or an LDPE-polypropylene-fire-retardant kraft laminate, (d) adjusting the temperature of the LDPE-HDPE-fire-retardant kraft laminate or the LDPE-polypropylene-fire-retardant kraft laminate so that the LDPE becomes tacky while the HDPE or polypropylene remains solid, (e) providing a layer of fiberglass wool, and (f) contacting the LDPE layer of the LDPE-HDPE-fire-retardant

Abstract: Fluoropolymer films which combine the attributes of outdoor durability, chemical resistance and thermoformability with paint-like aesthetics are formed into film structures which have at least one surface coated with a primer of amine functional polymer and an overcoat of a thermoplastic adhesive of acid modified polyolefin. Fluoropolymer films so coated are securely bonded to a variety of thermoplastic substrates forming a laminated film structure which resists delamination when exposed to moisture and humidity.

Abstract: A polypropylene resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polypropylene resin (A) having a die swell ratio of less than about 1.70 and about 0.01 to about 45 parts by weight of a polypropylene resin (B) having a die swell ratio of about 1.80 or more. A T die film is also provided, composing polypropylene wherein the film has a molecular weight distribution of about 4.2 or less and a die swell ratio of 1.28 or more. A method of producing a T die film is also provided, comprising the steps of melt-kneading polypropylene by an extruder, extruding the melted product through a die lip, and cool-solidifying the extruded material by a cooling roll to form a film. The film resulting by this method has a molecular weight distribution about of 4.2 or less and a die swell ratio of about 1.28 or more. Further, the present invention provides a laminated molded body comprising a heat molded body composed of a polypropylene resin composition containing 100 parts by weight of polypropylene resin (A), about 0.

Abstract: A miniature portable equipment in the present invention comprising a packing comprising a butyl rubber having a crosslinking structure composed of carbon to carbon bonds of the formula: 1

Abstract: A tear resistant laminated paperboard product comprised of a polyolefin tie layer, a tear resistant layer, and a heat-sealable polymer material.

Abstract: A layered composite material comprises a backing made from a thermoplastic polymer, an intermediate layer arranged thereupon, and a heat-cured layer applied to the intermediate layer, where the bonding material of the intermediate layer is a thermoplastic. The intermediate layer and the backing may be composed of the same thermoplastic. The intermediate layer and the heat-cured layer may also be applied to both sides of the backing. The layered composite material may furthermore comprise a decorative layer between the intermediate layer and the heat-cured layer.

Abstract: A blend of optical brighteners includes (a) from about 45 to 95 weight % of a mixture of benzoxazolyl stilbenes; and (b) from about 55 to about 5 weight % of at least one bis(benzoxazolyl)naphthalene based brightener, bis(benzoxazolyl)thiophene based brightener, a pyrazoline based brightener, a coumarin based brightener, and mixtures thereof, wherein the weight percents of the optical brightener blend are based on the total weight of optical brighteners in the blend. The optical brightener blend is useful for admixing with a polyolefin resin which in turn may be used for photo imaging applications.

Abstract: A multilayer film structure having at least two layers wherein the first layer comprises poly(ethylene) having a density range from about 0.93 g/cc to 0.97 g/cc; and a second layer comprising poly(ethylene) having a density range from 0.89 g/cc to 0.93 g/cc wherein the second layer is capable of forming a heat seal. The multilayer film structure is capable of being laminated to another film structure or a packaging film component. The packages of the present invention are useful for the packaging of flowable materials.

Abstract: A thermoplastic skin sheet constituted by (a) a thermoplastic polyolefin or elastomer sheet; (b) a primer layer coated on the sheet, the primer being based on a modified polyolefin resin containing 2 mg-equivalent/g or less of a hydroxyl group or a carboxyl group; and (c) a topcoat layer coated on the primer layer. The topcoat layer may be mainly composed of (a) 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate polyurethane resin having a number-average molecular weight of 8,000 or more and a 100% modulus of 20 kg/cm2 or more, and (b) 0.1-40 parts by weight of a (meth)acrylate-butadiene-styrene resin. The surface of the topcoat layer may be subjected to embossing.

Abstract: The preparation of phenol-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resin-based binders extended with a cyclic urea-formaldehyde prepolymer and to products prepared using the binders. More particularly, the invention relates to a cyclic urea prepolymer comprising urea, formaldehyde, and ammonia or a primary amine which, when added to a phenol-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde based resin, results in a useful binder for the manufacturer numerous articles.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ink jet recording medium, and more particularly to an ink jet recording medium prepared with an ink absorbent coating that is used to receive aqueous dye-based ink. The ink absorbent coating comprises a blend of at least one cellulose ether and stilbene optical brightener. The medium has a &Dgr;E value of no greater than about 5, as measured according to CIE 1976 (L*a*b*) uniform color scale method, after the medium has been imaged with a magenta color-image.

Abstract: This invention presents novel membrane laminate structures useful for osmotic distillation, and methods for their preparation.

Abstract: A polybutylene-based hot melt adhesive composition having a variety of end uses, particularly in construction and elastic attachment applications on nonwoven disposable articles. Unlike typical hot melt adhesives, the present composition can withstand exposure to emollients such as mineral oil and other oil-based ointments without experiencing catastrophic bond failure. The composition includes a polybutylene-based polymer or a mixture of a polybutylene-based polymer and a polyalphaolefin polymer, a tackifier resin, a plasticizer, a wax and a stabilizer. The hot melt adhesive composition can be applied using common application techniques such as extruding or spraying.

Abstract: A lithographic layer for a printing blanket and the printing offset blanket incorporating same, wherein the lithographic layer is made from a thermoplastic material with a polar character providing a maximum transfer of printing ink from the blanket to the paper and is easily washable thereby resulting in a minimum ink consumption.

Abstract: A rubber layer structure provided with a first rubber layer having a first liquid facing surface for contact with a liquid surface and a second rubber layer in contact with a second surface of the first rubber layer. The first rubber layer is formed of a peroxide vulcanization first rubber compound which mainly comprises EPDM, contains sulfur powder as a co-crosslinking agent and does not contain a zinc compound. The second rubber layer is formed of a sulfur vulcanization second rubber compound which mainly comprises EPDM and contains a zinc compound. The first rubber layer and the second rubber layer are adhered together by vulcanization.

Abstract: Polypropylene film coated with a submicron thickness of a composition comprising mitrocellulose is proposed as useful in the production of photopolymer printing plates. In addition to nitrocellulose, the coating composition also preferably comprises a solvent, lecithin and a wax.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method to adhere a hard cellulose ester compound to a surface of a soft thermoplastic elastomer compound and shaped composite articles comprising said components.

Abstract: A laminate having a laminated structure of at least two layers includes a gas barrier film (A) formed from a mixture containing at least one poly(meth)acrylic acid polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(meth)acrylic acid and partially neutralized products thereof and a saccharide in a weight ratio of 95:5 to 20:80, and having an oxygen permeability constant of 5.00.times.10.sup.-3 ml(STP).multidot.cm/m.sup.2 .multidot.h.multidot.atm{Pa} or smaller as measured under conditions of 30.degree. C. and 80% relative humidity, and a layer (B) formed from a thermoplastic resin. The film (A) and the layer (B) are laminated contiguously to each other. A process for the production of a laminate having a laminated structure of at least two layers comprises a step of forming a gas barrier film (A) having an oxygen permeability constant of 5.00.times.10.sup.-3 ml(STP).multidot.cm/m.sup.2 .multidot.h.multidot.atm{Pa} or smaller as measured under conditions of 30.degree. C.

Abstract: A low melt viscosity hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition having enhanced tack properties is provided. The composition is based on an S-I-S block copolymer having polystyrene and polyisoprene block segments blended with a petroleum tackier resin which is the Friedel Crafts polymerization product of (i) a cracked petroleum feed containing C.sub.5 olefins and diolefins or a mixture of C.sub.5 and C.sub.6 olefins and dioelefins copolymerized with (ii) from about 5 to 15% by weight of a monovinyl aromatic monomer having 8 or 9 carbon atoms, e.g., styrene. The composition optionally also includes a polystyrene--polyisoprene diblock copolymer and a processing oil. The composition may be readily applied as solvent-free melt to various substrates using coating die technology because of its low melt viscosity at coating temperatures.

Abstract: A latex binder composition comprises occluded composite particles containing at least a vinyl ester homopolymer or a copolymer thereof polymerized from acrylate and/or ethylene monomers, and a polymer polymerized from conjugated diene and/or vinyl substituted aromatic monomers and desirably unsaturated carboxylic acid monomers. The occluded composite particles are produced in the absence of crosslinking agents by first polymerizing the vinyl esters and optional acrylate and/or ethylene monomers, and subsequently in situ polymerizing the conjugated diene and/or vinyl substituted aromatic, etc., monomers in the presence of the vinyl ester latex particles. The occluded composite-particle latex contains phase separated domains which are neither a core-shell nor an inverted core-shell particle and provide properties which are superior to physical blends of the two classes of polymers when utilized as binders in paper coating formulations.

Abstract: A support for a photographic printing paper comprising a substrate having a back side on which side an emulsion layer is not coated and a front side, and both sides of the substrate are coated with a waterproof resin coating. The waterproof resin coating on the back side of the substrate is a multi-layer laminate comprising an upper resin layer and a lower resin layer provided nearer to the substrate than the upper layer. The lower resin layer contains high density polyethylene having an MFR of not less than 8 in an amount of not less than 90% by weight based on the total weight of resin. Furthermore, the lower resin layer is thinner than the upper layer.

Abstract: Polymeric, thin oriented films can be made by use of a combination of a hot blown process and a blown bubble process, i.e. a double bubble process. The resulting film has use in replacing PVC for in store stretch wrap applications. Very low density polyethylene, VLDPE, is an especially preferred material for this process. It may be used as a monolayer, or as one layer of a multilayer structure. In practicing the invention, the polymer is extruded and hot blown, and heated to a temperature above its orientation temperature. This heating can be accomplished by the use of a heated liquid reservoir or sock disposed at the lower end of the primary bubble, inside the bubble. The hot blown heated film is then passed through a first set of pinch rolls, re-inflated into a blown bubble, and collapsed at a second set of pinch rolls. Thin, tough and elastic packaging materials are obtained by this process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interior base material suitable for a pigment ink printing process on which an organic-solvent-soluble synthetic resin (A) and a water insoluble-water absorbing resin having water absorption ability against pure water of 50 to 1,000 ml/g (B) are applied, the interior base material having a printed image with a pigment ink. The invention further relates to a method of printing an interior base material comprising the steps of, applying 0.01 to 50 weight percent with respect to the base material of each of an organic-solvent-soluble synthetic resin (A) and a water insoluble-water absorbing resin having water absorption ability to pure water of 50 to 1,000 ml/g (B), applying a pigment ink having viscosity of 5 to 10,000 cps by ink-jet printing or gravure printing, and drying.This invention enables printing with excellent sharpness, uniformity to the deep part of the interior base material, and excellent build up.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel polyethylene composition that is a blend of a polyethylene component having defined properties, a specific quantity of a defined tackifying resin and a very specific minute quantity of a unique amide of a fatty acid. The novel composition can be used in a process for extrusion coating at high speeds and relatively low extrusion coating temperatures with good adhesion to the substrate and dramatically improved chill roll release.

Abstract: The support sheet for photographic printing paper of the present invention includes a substrate paper sheet, a front surface composite resin coating layer formed on the front surface of the substrate paper sheet and including an inside cured resin layer and outermost cured resin layer including, as a main component, an electron beam-curing product of electron beam-curable unsaturated organic compound, and a back surface resin coating layer formed on the back surface of the substrate paper sheet and including a film-forming synthetic resin, and is produced by a process including the steps of forming at least one inside coating liquid layer including an electron beam-curable unsaturated organic compound on the front surface of the substrate paper sheet;separately forming an outermost coating liquid layer containing an electron beam-curable unsaturated organic compound on a shaping surface and applying thereto a first electron beam irradiation to provide an outermost cured resin layer;superimposing the outermost

Abstract: Wood fiber, inorganic cellular material, flame retardant and an organic binder for binding these materials, are mixed together and hot press formed to give a wood based panel. The resultant panel has a wood like texture, is light weight, has excellent sound absorption properties, and is semi-incombustible, and has a good insulating property for use as a wall or ceiling material.

Abstract: An inkable sheet, especially suitable for use with aqueous based inks, having an ink-absorbent later substrate which, on depositing an aqueous droplet thereon, exhibits an advancing contact angle not exceeding 100.degree. and has an ink absorption capacity not exceeding 35 grams of water per gram of the ink-absorbent layer. The contact angle of the sheet may be modified by the presence of a supercoat. This sheet has an excellent combination of characteristics even at high ink loadings, for example 300 dpi.

Abstract: A novel transfer element for protecting, graphic arts images is disclosed. The transfer element consists essentially of, a temporary carrier layer, a substantially silane-free protective layer, and an adhesive layer permanently adhered to the protective layer. In particular, the temporary carrier layer is a polymeric sheet material, a foraminous sheet material, or composites thereof; and the protective layer comprises a cross-linked cellulose ester. When the transfer element of this invention is used, the temporary carrier layer is removed, as the final step, from the protective layer which remains substantially intact. The transfer element is useful in manufacturing protected images of all sizes and is particularly suited to protecting large format images such as billboards.

Abstract: A plural-layer, composite, high-transmissivity, optical pellicle is provided. The pellicle includes a base layer with a single anti-reflective coating layer on each side thereof. The composite pellicle has a thickness of 1.2 microns plus or minus 0.1 micron and exhibits transmissivity which peaks at mercury's I, H and G spectral lines.

Abstract: This invention relates to a monocolor dye donor element for laser-induced thermal dye transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer comprising solid, homogeneous beads which contain an image dye, a binder and a laser light-absorbing material, said beads being dispersed in a vehicle.

Abstract: An additive for a blood collection container is a polyelectrolyte complex having a surface charge which activates clotting of a blood sample in the container. A preferred additive is a crosslinked carboxylated cellulose having a negative charge. The invention includes a blood collection tube having a puncturable stopper in an open end and the additive of the invention deployed therein.

Abstract: An absorbent pad for use with meat and poultry products in retail sale packages has a laminated tissue absorbent mat sandwiched and sealed between upper and lower plastic sheets. The pad is perforated by penetration of perforating pins entirely through the pad to develop a series of holes for the passage of liquid from the meat package into the absorbent mat inside the pad. A myriad of outwardly projecting tufts of tissue material are developed along the underside of the pad by the perforating pins. These tufts develop a wicking effect which enhances the capillary action of the tissue layers inside the pad. Methods of fabrication of the individual pads and continuous linear absorbent sheet material are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a recording sheet which comprises a substrate and an image receiving layer comprising a mixture of (a) a polymer capable of forming a latex and selected from the group consisting of poly (vinyl chloride), ethylene-vinyl chloride copolymers, poly (vinyl acetate), carboxylated poly (vinyl acetate), ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, polymers containing acrylate monomers, poly styrene, styrene-butadiene copolymers, carboxylated styrene-butadiene copolymers, butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymers, butadiene-acrylonitrile-styrene copolymers, and mixtures thereof; (b) a polysaccharide; and (c) a polymer containing oxyalkylene monomers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multicolor, multilayer dye donor element for laser-induced thermal dye transfer comprising a support having thereon a first dye layer comprising a homogeneously-dispersed mixture of an image dye having a certain color, a binder and a laser light-absorbing material, the first dye layer being overcoated with at least one additional dye layer comprising solid, homogeneous beads which contain an image dye having a different color than that of the first dye layer, a binder and a laser light-absorbing material, the beads being dispersed in a vehicle, and the beads of each additional dye layer being sensitized to a different wavelength.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multicolor, multilayer dye donor element for laser-induced thermal dye transfer comprising a support having thereon two or more dye layers of different colors on top of each other, each dye layer comprising solid, homogeneous beads which contain an image dye, a binder and a laser light-absorbing material, the beads being dispersed in a vehicle, and the beads of each dye layer being sensitized to a different wavelength.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multicolor dye donor element for laser-induced thermal dye transfer comprising a support having thereon a single dye layer comprising a mixture of at least two different colors of solid, homogeneous beads, each of which contains an image dye, a binder and a laser light-absorbing material, the beads being dispersed in a vehicle, and the beads of each color being sensitized to a different wavelength.

Abstract: A film comprising alternating layers of polyvinylidene chloride resin and a solvent barrier such as polyvinyl alcohol provides superior barrier properties. Barrier and mechanical properties are enhanced when formulation additives are present at customary levels only in the outermost layers.

Abstract: A film comprising alternating layers of polyvinylidene chloride resin and a solvent barrier such as polyvinyl alcohol provides superior barrier properties. Barrier and mechanical properties are enhanced when formulation additives are present at customary levels only in the outermost layers.

Abstract: A transparent substrate material for receiving or containing an image comprised of a supporting substrate and a coating composition comprised of a mixture of (a) non ionic celluloses or blends thereof; (b) ionic celluloses or blends thereof; (c) poly(alkylene oxide); and a noncellulosic component selected from the group consisting of (1) poly(imidazoline)quaternized; (2) poly(N,N-dialkyl-dialkylene piperidinium halide); (3) poly(acrylamido alkyl propane sulfonic acid); (4) poly(ethylene imine) epihalohydrin; (5) poly(acrylamide); (6) acrylamide-acrylic acid copolymer; (7) poly(vinyl pyrrolidone); (8) poly(vinyl alcohol); (9) vinyl pyrrolidone-dialkyl aminomethylmethacrylate copolymer quaternized; (10) vinyl pyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymer; and mixtures thereof. The substrate may be coated on one, or both sides depending, for example, on its use.

Abstract: Repositionable adhesives which display surprising latent permanent adhesive properties are described herein. These adhesives are comprised of acrylic pressure sensitive resins. These pressure-sensitive adhesive resins can be either solvent based or water based. In the case of a solvent-based adhesive system, paraffin wax is used, while in the water-based systems, latex emulsions of polyethylene are preferred.

Abstract: A polyethylene composite film suitable for packaging, which is superior in moistureproofness, flex-o-crack resistance, tearability and heat-sealing property, is provided comprising an oriented polyethylene film such that the degree of cross-linking inwardly decreases across the thickness of the film and at least one lamination layer, provided on one side of the oriented polyethylene film consisting of a lamination material having a heat shrinkage of less than 5% at 120.degree. C.

Abstract: A transparency comprised of a hydrophillic coating and a plasticizer, which plasticizer can, for example, be from the group consisting of phosphates, substituted phthalic anhydrides, glycerols, glycols, substituted glycerols, pyrrolidinones, alkylene carbonates, sulfolanes, and stearic acid derivatives.

Abstract: A pellicle is compose of a pellicle frame, a pellicle film spread on one side face of the pellicle frame, and a tacky substance layer having a high light transmittance formed on the inner side face of the pellicle film.

Abstract: A propylene polymer film is described which is composed of a composition including 100 parts by weight of a propylene polymer, 0.01 to 0.5 parts by weight of a fine powder of a crosslinked silicone resin and 0.3 to 3.0 parts by weight of a hydroxy-fatty acid glyceride. A laminate film including a layer comprised of the above composition is also described. The film has an excellent transparency, gloss, slipperiness and adhesiveness, as well as a good adaptability to vacuum deposition.

Abstract: A transparency comprised of a supporting substrate and thereover a blend comprised of poly(ethylene oxide), and carboxy methyl cellulose together with a component selected from the group consisting of (1) hydroxypropyl cellulose; (2) vinylmethyl ether/maleic acid copolymer; (3) carboxymethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose; (4) hydroxyethyl celluose; (5) acrylamide/acrylic acid copolymer; (6) cellulose sulfate; (7) poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl propane sulfonic acid); (8) poly(vinyl alcohol); (9) poly(vinyl pyrrolidone); and (10) hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose. In addition, papers with the aforementioned coatings are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A coated, oriented polymer film laminate is provided which comprises:(a) an oriented core layer having an upper face and a lower face, said core layer being fabricated from a polypropylene homopolymer;(b) an oriented layer applied to the lower face, and optionally, to the upper face, of core layer (a), said layer being fabricated from a member of the group consisting of copolymer or blend of copolymers, homopolymer or blend of homopolymers, a blend of at least one copolymer and at least one homopolymer, terpolymer or blend of terpolymers, and a blend of at least one terpolymer and at least one homopolymer or at least one copolymer;(c) a coating layer applied to the upper face of core layer (a), or, where layer (b) has been applied thereto, to the exposed surface of said layer (b), and;(d) an adhesively bonded substrate or a coating composition applied directly to the exposed surface of layer (b) applied to the lower face of core layer (a).

Abstract: In a packaging case for photosensitive sheet film comprising a light-shielding tray which receives a stack of said photosensitive sheet films and a light-shielding flexible cover sheet which is stuck in peelable state to seal the opening for taking out said stack, the improvement comprising that said tray is made of resin comprising 50 to 90 wt. % of a propylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer resin having a melt index of higher than 18 g/10 minutes, a bending elastic modulus of more than 9,000 kg/cm.sup.2 and a notched Izod impact strength of more than 2.0 kg cm/cm at 23.degree. C., 0.2 to 5.0 wt. % of carbon black and 9.8 to 49.8 wt. % of linear low density polyethylene resin.In the light-shielding tray of the invention, rigidity is secured by the propylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer resin, and troubles caused by this copolymer resin such as mold shrinkage, warp and twist of the product are overcome and remarkable lowering of physical strength by blending carbon black are attained by incorporating the L-LDPE resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to absorbent compositions, to methods for handling and immobilizing particulate absorbents, and to absorbent articles produced from the absorbent compositions. Absorbent materials such as cross-linked, water-insoluble and water-swellable particulate polymers are immobilized and safely handled by adding thereto an aqueous liquid such as water or saline in amounts sufficient to form hydrates in which the water comprises from 20% to 80% by weight of the total hydrate. The hydrates may be extruded, sprinkled, or sprayed and can be incorporated into absorbent articles such as diapers and tampons by conventional means. The hydrates unexpectedly increase the total water absorbency of the absorbent on a dry basis.