Abstract: A continuous method for making foams having uniform and/or small cell sizes and articles made with these foams are described. The method allows for adjusting or controlling cell size and cell size distribution by controlling temperature and/or blowing agent concentration. The foams feature small and/or uniform cell sizes and may be comprised of amorphous thermoplastic polymers, pressure sensitive adhesive compositions, and immiscible thermoplastic polymer compositions. A method for coextruding the foams is also described.

Abstract: Described is a multilayer article comprising: a flexible substrate; and, a multiphase polymeric composition comprising a polymeric core phase, a polymeric shell phase and a polymeric film-forming phase; wherein the polymeric core phase comprises an ultraviolet absorber, wherein the polymeric film-forming phase comprises fluoropolymer, and wherein the polymeric core phase and the polymeric film-forming phase do not substantially contact one another, but both the polymeric core phase and the polymeric film-forming phase contact the polymeric shell phase.

Abstract: Foams comprising blends of thermoplastic and thermoset materials wherein the thermoset forms a discontinuous phase in a continuous thermoplastic phase are described. Foams comprising an uncured thermoset and unreacted radiation-activatable curing agent in a thermoplastic matrix are also described. Additionally described are batch and continuous methods for making the foams. Particular uses for the foams, such as flexographic mounting tapes, are also described.

Abstract: Described are polymeric core/shell particles wherein the core comprises a ultraviolet absorber.

Abstract: Described are coatings, composite structures containing coatings, and compositions for preparing and methods of preparing coatings and composite structures, wherein the compositions comprise inorganic oxide particles and polymerizable brominated compounds, and coatings comprise inorganic oxide particles and a brominated polymer.

Abstract: Described are compositions and methods useful for preparing foam compositions. The compositions and method relate to the production of a foam from a composition containing non-hydrated thickener.

Abstract: Described are compositions comprising core/shell particles and fluoropolymer, wherein the core comprises an ultraviolet absorber, as well as multiphase polymeric compositions comprising a polymeric core phase and a polymeric shell phase, wherein the polymeric core phase comprises an ultraviolet absorber.

Abstract: A method for making particles coated with a diamond-like network, which can include additive components. The method comprises subjecting a multiplicity of particles to a carbon-based plasma in an evacuated radio frequency powered capacitively coupled reactor system in which ion sheaths are formed around the electrodes and wherein the particles are agitated in such a manner as to expose their surfaces to the reactive species in the plasma while keeping the particles substantially within an ion sheath.