Abstract: The invention provides a process to prepare a second propylene-based polymer from a first propylene-based polymer, each propylene-based polymer having a melt flow rate (MFR; 2.16 kg/230° C.) with the MFR of the second propylene-based polymer greater than the MFR of the first propylene-based polymer, the process comprising the step of contacting under visbreaking conditions the first propylene-based polymer with at least one carbon-carbon (C—C) free-radical initiator of Structure (I): (Structure (I)) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each, independently, a hydrocarbyl group or a substituted hydrocarbyl group, and wherein, optionally, two or more R groups (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6) form a ring structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use hot melt adhesive containing at least 95% of one or more polyolefin copolymer waxes, which have been prepared by means of metallocene catalysts, characterized in that the polyolefin copolymer wax consists of propylene and one or more further monomers selected from ethylene and branched or unbranched 1-alkenes having 4 to 20 C-atoms and the content of structural units derived from propylene in the copolymer waxes amounts to 80 to 99.9% by weight, and the hot melt adhesive has a surface tension of the melt, measured at a temperature of 170 DEG C., of at most 23 mN/m.

Abstract: A plastic packaging component is provided that is formed of a resin containing an electromagnetic spectrally detectable additive mixed with the resin. The resin formed into a plastic packaging component of an aerosol package lid, an aerosol spray button, an aerosol spray tube, a trigger sprayer, an integrated lid-sprayer, a grease cartridge, a grease cap, plastic fiber toweling, a packaging strap, a pail lid, a jar cap, or a brush. A process for detecting a displaced packaging component in an organic production stream is provided that includes adding to a resin an electromagnetically detectable additive intermixed with the resin and forming the additive loaded resin into the plastic packaging component. The production stream is then scanned for the detectable signal of the additive. Upon detecting the additive, an alarm signal is provided that the production stream contains the displaced packaging component.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adhesive comprising an olefin polymer composition comprising a first amorphous polymer having a crystallinity of 5% or less, prepared with a first catalyst; and a second crystalline polymer, differing in chemical and physical properties from the first polymer, having a crystallinity of 20% or more, prepared with a second catalyst; and where the olefin polymer composition has a Dot T-Peel of 1 Newton or more on Kraft paper; an Mw of at least 7,000 to 80,000; a branching index (g?) of from 0.4 to 0.90 measured at the Mz of the polymer composition; and a crystallinity of between 5 and 40%.

Abstract: An oriented polymer composition (OPC) article comprising a body having a length, which is greater than any perpendicular dimension, comprised of an OPC having a softening temperature, the body having an outer surface extending the length of the body, having polymer strands aligned in the lengthwise direction of the body, wherein the length dimension stability is greater than 99% when tested by heating the article for 24 hours at temperatures at least up to and including 71 degrees Celsius after completion of the manufacture of the article and processes for forming said article.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a polypropylene resin composition for use in the formation of a microporous membrane having excellent heat resistance and strength. [Solution] A polypropylene resin composition for use in the formation of a microporous membrane according to the present invention comprises as an essential component an ultra-high-molecular-weight propylene homopolymer (A) that satisfies the following requirements (1) to (4): (1) the intrinsic viscosity [?] is 7 dl/g or more and less than 25 dl/g; (2) the mesopentad fraction ranges from 90.0% to 99.5%; (3) the melting point ranges from 153° C. to 167° C.; and (4) in an elution temperature-elution volume curve measured by temperature-rising elution fractionation (TREF), the maximum peak has a peak top temperature in the range of 116° C. to 125° C. and a half-width of 7.0° C. or less.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a polypropylene resin composition for use in the formation of a microporous membrane having excellent heat resistance and low thermal shrinkage ratio. [Solution] A polypropylene resin composition for use in the formation of a microporous membrane according to the present invention comprises as an essential component a propylene homopolymer (A) that satisfies the following requirements (1) to (4) and (7): (1) the intrinsic viscosity [?] is 1 dl/g or more and less than 7 dl/g; (2) the mesopentad fraction ranges from 94.0% to 99.5%; (3) the integral elution volume during heating to 100° C. is 10% or less; (4) the melting point ranges from 153° C. to 167° C.; and (7) in an elution temperature-elution volume curve, the maximum peak has a peak top temperature in the range of 105° C. to 130° C. and a half-width of 7.0° C. or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene composition showing a high melt flow rate and simultaneously high stiffness and a process for the production thereof. The invention further relates to a material comprising the inventive polypropylene.

Abstract: Use of an talc being coated with an organo-metallic compound in a polymer composition to accomplish a headspace emission of all volatiles together of said polymer composition of equal or below 120 ?g/g.

Abstract: A reaction product and hot melt adhesive compositions that include the reaction product are disclosed. The reaction product includes the reaction product of a first polymer that includes at least one of polypropylene homopolymer and polypropylene-alpha-olefin copolymer, a first wax that includes at least one of polyethylene wax, Fischer Tropsch wax and paraffin wax, and a free radical initiator and has a viscosity of no greater than 12,000 centipoise at 177° C.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing colored molded bodies based on the following steps: (a) plasticising a polymeric material and blending the material with one or more dyes to form a molding compound by means of a gelation unit equipped with a metering apparatus for dyes; (b) optionally temporarily storing the molding compound obtained in step (a); (c) charging a molding device with the molding compound; and (d) producing the molded body; wherein the ratio of dye to polymeric material is automatically regulated using a colorimeter and an electronic control, and in step (a) color values are measured at the molding compound located in the gelation unit and transmitted as a signal to the electronic control.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a nucleating agent.

Abstract: An injection molding composition, having a small fluctuation characteristic and a better characteristic, is provided. The above composition is the injection molding composition comprising a ferrite powder which is a collection of ferrite particles, a first binder and a second binder. A weight and a specific surface area of the ferrite powders are represented by Wp and S, and a weight and a density of the first binder and the second binder is represented by Wb1, Wb2, and Db1, Db2. A hypothetical thickness Tb1 of the first binder is 2.0 to 15.0, and a hypothetical thickness Tb2 of the second binder is 16.5 to 32.0. In the composition, it is preferable that coated ferrite particles coating the outer circumference of the ferrite particles with the first binder and the second binder exist.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are certain propylene-based metal polymerals and their use in modifying surfaces, and, in general, metal polymerals used in modifying surfaces. In one aspect is a metal polymeryl comprising compounds having the general formula: MR3-nR?n; wherein each R group is a hydrogen or C1 to C10 or C20 alkyl, and each R? group is selected from propylene-based polymers having an Mn of at least 300 g/mole; n is 1, 2, or 3; and M is a Group 12 or 13 metal, preferably aluminum or zinc; wherein the first portion of the R? group bound to the metal M is a —CH2CH2— group, and the terminal portion of the R? group is isobutyl. Surfaces that are modified or “solubilized” include particles of silica or alumina, glass, metal, clay and other hydroxyl-containing materials of all sizes.

Abstract: A fire retardant material comprising preferably at least 60% polypropylene having a flexural modulus of 2.8 GPa or above and a fire retardancy rating of UL-94 V-1 or better. The fire retardant material is preferably halogen and glass-fibre free. It may contain a fire retardant agent (e.g. a polymeric APP-crystal phase II type fire retardant fire retardant) and a filler. Also methods for producing such a fire retardant material.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process for producing a wash-free propylene-based polymer with low total ash content for use as dielectric film. The propylene-based polymer contains a substituted phenylene aromatic diester and is suitable as a dielectric material for electrical devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive, hot melt processable adhesive composition comprising a polar plasticising oil and a polar polyethylene copolymer, and a layered adhesive construct and a medical device comprising the adhesive composition according to the invention.

Abstract: A packaging film including one or more layers of biaxially oriented polypropylene film and an antiblocking agent. The type and amount of antiblocking agent can be tailored such that the film does not visibly scratch an item in contact with the film during normal distribution and handling. For example, the film can be tailored to reduce or eliminate scratches on a polycarbonate polymer surface. In some embodiments, the film is clear and transparent and has a crinkly texture. One or both sides of the film can also be heat sealable. Additional additives or surface treatments can be used to achieve desired effects.

Abstract: Carbon nanostructures free of an adhered growth substrate can include a plurality of carbon nanotubes that are branched, crosslinked, and share common walls with one another. Under applied shear, crosslinks between the carbon nanotubes in carbon nanostructures can break to form fractured carbon nanotubes that are branched and share common walls. Methods for making polymer composites from carbon nanostructures can include combining a polymer matrix and a plurality of carbon nanostructures that are free of an adhered growth substrate, and dispersing the carbon nanostructures in the polymer matrix under applied shear. The applied shear breaks crosslinks between the carbon nanotubes to form a plurality of fractured carbon nanotubes that are dispersed as individuals in the polymer matrix. Polymer composites can include a polymer matrix and a plurality of fractured carbon nanotubes dispersed as individuals in the polymer matrix.

Abstract: A method of forming particles that includes performing a strong force attenuation of a mixture to form pre-particles. The mixture including a base compound and a dielectric additive having an elevated dielectric constant dispersed therein. The pre-particles are then dielectrically spun in an electrostatic field to further attenuate the pre-particles and form the particles.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming particles from a liquid, including a rotor assembly having at least one surface sized and shaped so as to define at least one capillary. Each capillary has an inner region adjacent an axis of rotation of the rotor assembly, an outer region distal from the axis of rotation, and an edge adjacent the outer region. The rotor assembly is configured to be rotated at an angular velocity selected such that when the liquid is received in the inner region of the at least one capillary, the liquid will move from the inner region to the outer region, adopt an unsaturated condition on the at least one surface such that the liquid flows as a film along the at least one surface and does not continuously span the capillary, and, upon reaching the edge, separates from the at least one surface to form at least one particle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing an adhesive by extrusion, wherein the adhesive comprises at least one degraded polypropylene(co)polymer and at least one additional additive.

Abstract: A drag reducing composition comprising a primary polyolefin obtained by polymerizing mono-olefins containing from about 2 to about 30 carbon atoms, and a surfactant having an HLB in the range of 6.5 to 8.5 in an aqueous suspending media.

Abstract: A foaming agent or a master batch comprising a foaming agent for producing hollow-shaped foamed plastics using a blow-molding process containing an antistatic agent. The antistatic agent can comprise a fatty acid ester, an ethoxylated amine, or an alkyl sulfonate. In addition, the invention comprises a method for producing hollow-shaped, foamed plastics using the antistatic agent/master batch. The use of the antistatic agent results in a reproducible, stable production of hollow foamed plastic products such as bottles or yogurt cups with a better cellular structure, which produces a soft, rough surface of the products with a better feel.

Abstract: Thermoplastic articles may be manufactured having a high degree of visual appeal to consumers. Clarifying agents may be employed as additives in such thermoplastic articles to produce high clarity articles. A coloring agent may be mixed with clarifying agents to form a first blend, and then such a first blend may be applied in very low loadings to form a clarified polymeric article. It is possible to achieve an observable visual benefit while using very low loadings of coloring agent in a polyolefin, such as polypropylene. Carbon black is a pigment that may provide such observable benefits in polypropylene.

Abstract: The present invention provides a film suitable for applications requiring high water vapor transmission rates. The film comprises a polyolefin polymer together with from 1 to 30 percent by weight of the film of a hydrophilic polymer and from 30 to 75 percent by weight of the film of a filler having a hydrophilic surface functionality.

Abstract: The present invention describes polymer comprising one or more C3 to C40 olefins and having a Mw of 100,000 or less and a Dot T-Peel of 1 Newton or more. The polymer may have a branching index (g?) of 0.95 or less measured at the Mz of the polymer, and a heat of fusion of 1 to 70 J/g. Also described are polymers of homopolypropylene or a copolymer of propylene and up to 5 mole % ethylene having: an isotactic run length of 1 to 30 as determined by Carbon 13 NMR and a percent of r dyad of greater than 20%, preferably from 20 to 70% as determined by Carbon 13 NMR. Also described are methods of making these and other polymers.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a copolymer of propylene and at least one comonomer selected from the group consisting of ethylene and C4-20?-olefins, the copolymer having (i) a content of units derived from propylene of greater than about 50 mole percent, (ii) a Brookfield viscosity at 190 C from about 50 to about 100,000 cP, (iii) an MWD from about 1.5 to about 15, and (iv) containing less than about 50 ppm residual catalyst metal.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions of matter, methods of making and using a sealable container using a design control water based adhesive composition for application using a printing press by providing a substrate comprising a first side and a second side each having a top edge, a bottom edge, a right edge, a left edge and a storage region positioned there between; applying a first composition to the top edge, the bottom edge, the right edge, the left edge; applying at least a second composition to the first composition; and placing a cover on the at least a second composition to be sealed by the second composition and the first composition.

Abstract: A solvent dispersion of a composite resin which comprises a solvent and a composite resin comprising a thermoplastic elastomer (A) and a polymer of copolymerizable monomers (B) comprising a monomer having an ?,?-monoethylenically unsaturated group and other copolymerizable monomer(s), wherein the thermoplastic elastomer (A) is a propylene-based elastomer having a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of not more than 3 as measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC), and the copolymerizable monomers (B) include at least one monomer containing no functional groups; and uses of the dispersion. The dispersion can be used to provide a coating material, primer, adhesive, additive, binder, film, and primer for strippable paints and traffic paints, which have excellent adhesiveness to various materials.

Abstract: The method of preparation of nucleated semi-crystalline polyolefin via coordination polymerization, wherein the nucleating agent is dosed in form of the suspension or the solution in a non-polar hydrocarbon solvent or in concentrated organoaluminum as part of the catalyst system for ?-olefin polymerization.

Abstract: A reflector reflects incident light and comprises crystalline plastic in which a crystal region and an amorphous region are mixed, wherein the amorphous region includes a plurality of orientation layers comprising amorphous particles that are oriented in a predetermined direction. The reflector, which has high reflectance, is formed by extending a crystalline plastic material exhibiting a superior extensibility to extend the amorphous particles in the amorphous region in the predetermined direction so as to form a plurality of extension layers in the amorphous region. Since a reflector having a superior performance with a very improved reflectance can be provided due to a high diffuse reflectance by the extension layers in the amorphous region without a foaming process or an additional additive to increase the reflectance, the manufacturing process of the reflector is simplified and the manufacturing cost is reduced so that productivity can be greatly improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive composition providing high peel strength in particular at high temperatures, an article comprising a layer of the adhesive and the use of the adhesive.

Abstract: A polypropylene resin comprising a propylene polymer having the following features: a) melt flow rate (MFR) (ISO 1133) (230° C./2.16 kg) comprised between 120 g/10? and 400 g/10?; b) distribution of molecular weight Mw/Mn lower than 4; c) haze measured according to ASTM D 1003 comprised between 5% and 30%; and d) flexural modulus measured according ISO 178 after 48 h comprised between 1750 N/m2 and 2300 N/m2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a colored ?-nucleated polypropylene composition having a high content of ?-modification, wherein the polypropylene composition comprises at least one ?-nucleating agent and an inorganic blue pigment and an inorganic yellow pigment.

Abstract: Fibers formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and waxes are disclosed, where the wax is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are nonwoven webs and articles formed from fibers of these compositions.

Abstract: The instant invention provides an aqueous dispersion, a coating composition, coating layers and coated article made therefrom.

Abstract: Thermoplastic articles may be manufactured having a high degree of visual appeal to consumers. Clarifying agents may be employed as additives in such thermoplastic articles to produce high clarity articles. A coloring agent may be mixed with clarifying agents to form a first blend, and then such a first blend may be applied in very low loadings to form a clarified polymeric article. It is possible to achieve an observable visual benefit while using very low loadings of coloring agent in a polyolefin, such as polypropylene. Carbon black is a pigment that may provide such observable benefits in polypropylene.

Abstract: The invention provides a carbon fiber-reinforced composite material including reinforcing fibers which are continuous carbon fibers in the form of a unidirectional (UD) material, a woven fabric, or a knitted fabric, and a matrix resin including a modified polyolefin resin, thereby achieving better adhesion and mechanical strength. The matrix resin forms a polyphase structure having a sea-island structure which has an average island (independent phase) diameter of not greater than 0.5 ?m. The composite material includes as a matrix resin a modified polyolefin resin obtained by, for example, graft-modifying a polyolefin resin with a monomer that contains an ethylenic double bond and a polar group in the same molecule; and includes as reinforcing fibers continuous carbon fibers.

Abstract: Filled polyolefin compositions comprising: A) from 20% to 80% by weight of a polypropylene component; B) from 20% to 80% by weight of a filler; wherein the percentages of A) and B) are referred to the sum of A) and B), and A) is selected from the following compositions: a) a polypropylene composition containing from 20% to 80% by weight of a polypropylene fraction AI) having a Melt Flow Rate value of 500 g/10 min. or more, and from 20% to 80% by weight of a polypropylene fraction AII) having a Melt Flow Rate value of from 0.1 to 30 g/10 min., the said percentages of AI) and AII) being referred to the sum of AI) and AII); or b) a polypropylene composition containing from 15% to 72% by weight of a polypropylene fraction AI) having a Melt Flow Rate value of 500 g/10 min. or more, from 15% to 70% by weight of a polypropylene fraction AII) having a Melt Flow Rate value of from 0.1 to 30 g/10 min. and from 0.

Abstract: An environmentally-friendly ceramic-plastic composite and the preparation method thereof. The composite comprises: thermoplastics, bamboo or wood flour, plasticizer, inner and outer lubricant, crosslinking modifier, filling agent, flame retardant, pigment and ash raw material.

Abstract: A plastic packaging component is provided that is formed of a resin containing an electromagnetic spectrally detectable additive mixed with the resin. The resin formed into a plastic packaging component of an aerosol package lid, an aerosol spray button, an aerosol spray tube, a trigger sprayer, an integrated lid-sprayer, a grease cartridge, a grease cap, plastic fiber toweling, a packaging strap, a pail lid, a jar cap, or a brush. A process for detecting a displaced packaging component in an organic production stream is provided that includes adding to a resin an electromagnetically detectable additive intermixed with the resin and forming the additive loaded resin into the plastic packaging component. The production stream is then scanned for the detectable signal of the additive. Upon detecting the additive, an alarm signal is provided that the production stream contains the displaced packaging component.

Abstract: Thermoplastic articles may be manufactured having a high degree of visual appeal to consumers. Clarifying agents may be employed as additives in such thermoplastic articles to produce high clarity articles. A coloring agent may be mixed with clarifying agents to form a first blend, and then such a first blend may be applied in very low loadings to form a clarified polymeric article. It is possible to achieve an observable visual benefit while using very low loadings of coloring agent in a polyolefin, such as polypropylene. Carbon black is a pigment that may provide such observable benefits in polypropylene.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions including at least one thermoplastic resin; at least one dispersing agent; and water; wherein the dispersion has a pH of less than 12 are disclosed along with dispersions including at least one thermoplastic resin; at least one dispersing agent; and water wherein the dispersion has a volume average particle size of less than about 5 ?m. Some dispersions include less than about 4 percent by weight of the dispersing agent based on the weight of the thermoplastic resin. Other dispersions include at least one propylene-rich alpha-olefin interpolymer; at least one dispersing agent; and water. Methods of making such dispersions are also described.

Abstract: An additive mixture containing the components (A), (B) and optionally (C), wherein component (A) is at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein p is zero or 1; m and n are independently of one another an integer from zero to 3; and the radicals R are independently of one another C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkoxy, hydroxy, halogen, C1-C8alkylthio, C1-C8alkylsulfoxy or 2 radicals R form together with 2 adjacent carbon atoms of the unsaturated parent ring a 5- to 7-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; component (B) is at least one compound of the formula (II) wherein x and y are independently of one another an integer from 2 to 10; the radicals A1, A2 and A3 are independently of one another C1-C10alkyl, C5-C12cycloalkyl unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 C1-C10alkyl; phenyl unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 C1-C10alkyl; or C7-C12phenylalkyl, and the radicals A2 and A3 are additionally hydrogen; with the proviso that at least one of the radicals A1 and A2 is branched C3-C10alkyl, C5-C12cycloal

Abstract: Filled polyolefin compositions comprising: A) from 15% to 55% by weight of a polypropylene component; B) from 20% to 80% by weight of a filler; C) from 4% to 25% of an elastomeric polymer or polymer composition; wherein the percentages of A), B) and C) are referred to the sum of A) B) and C), and A) is selected from the following compositions: a) a polypropylene composition containing from 20% to 80% by weight of a polypropylene fraction AI) having a Melt Flow Rate L (MFRI) value of 500 g/10 min. or more, and from 20% to 80% by weight of a polypropylene fraction AII) having a Melt Flow Rate L (MFRII) value of from 0.1 to 30 g/10 min., the said percentages of AI) and AII) being referred to the sum of AI) and AII); or b) a polypropylene composition containing from 15% to 72% by weight of a polypropylene fraction AI) having a Melt Flow Rate L (MFRI) value of 500 g/10 min. or more, from 15% to 70% by weight of a polypropylene fraction AII) having a Melt Flow Rate L (MFRII) value of from 0.1 to 30 g/10 min.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a propylene polymer comprising a component having a crystallinity of 10% or less and a component having a crystallinity of 20% or more, said propylene polymer having: a) a melting point of X° C. or more where X=?0.0038(Tp)2+0.36(Tp)+150, where Tp is the temperature of polymerization in ° C.; b) an Mw of 10,000 g/mol or more; c) a heat of fusion of from 1-70 J/g; d) Stereodefects per 10,000 monomer units of Y or less where Y=2.35(Tp)?100 (where Tp is the temperature of polymerization in ° C.) for the portion of the blend that is insoluble in hexane at 23° C.; e) a dot T-Peel on Kraft paper of 1 N or more; and f) a branching factor of 0.98 or less, where the branching factor is the ratio of g? measured at Mz to g? measured at Mw, and process to produce such polymers.

Abstract: There is provided a gallotannic compound, a method of producing a gallotannic compound, a lithographic printing plate coating composition, a lithographic printing plate, a method of producing a lithographic printing plate and a method of printing.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to article comprising 1) a functionalized component, 2) tackifier, and 3) an olefin polymer comprising one or more C3 to C40 olefins, optionally one or more diolefins, and less than 5 mole % of ethylene having a Dot T-Peel of 1 Newton or more, a branching index (g?) of 0.95 or less measured at the Mz of the polymer; and an Mw of 100,000 or less; where the functional component is selected from the group consisting of functionalized polymers, functionalized oligomers and beta nucleating agents; and where the Gardner color of the adhesive does not change by more than 7 Gardner units when the adhesive has been heat aged at 180° C. for 48 hours as compared to the Gardner color of the unaged composition.