Abstract: A recyclable crosslinked polymeric foam includes a reaction product of 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a crosslinking agent and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a radical initiator, based on 100 parts by weight of a polymeric material. The crosslinking agent is represented by the following formula: wherein R is an alkylene group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, an arylene group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, or a cycloalkylene group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A multilayer sheet for a dental appliance provided in the present disclosure includes a core layer having a tensile modulus greater than about 1400 MPa and an elongation at break greater than about 3%; and a first skin layer and a second skin layer sandwiching the core layer, wherein each of the first skin layer and the second skin layer independently has a water contact angle greater than 72° and/or a surface energy less than about 40 mN/m. The first skin layer and the second skin layer are the outermost layers of the multilayer sheet. A dental appliance made from the multilayer sheet structure is also provided.

Abstract: A multilayer sheet for a dental appliance provided in the present disclosure includes a core layer having a tensile modulus greater than about 1400 MPa and an elongation at break greater than about 3%; and a first skin layer and a second skin layer sandwiching the core layer, wherein each of the first skin layer and the second skin layer independently has a water contact angle greater than 72° and/or a surface energy less than about 40 mN/m. The first skin layer and the second skin layer are the outermost layers of the multilayer sheet. A dental appliance made from the multilayer sheet structure is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrogenated block copolymers of vinyl aromatic polymer blocks and conjugated diene polymer blocks having specific molecular weights, compositions, molecular structures and architectures, such that improved processability, mechanical and optical properties are attained. The hydrogenated block copolymer can be further added with different hydrogenated block copolymers to enhance the desired properties.

Abstract: A multi-purpose tool for inserting tanged or tangless wire inserts in a pre-threaded hole. In the case of a tangless insert, the tool nose passes freely through the internal diameter of the insert until a tool pawl automatically engages a cut out formed in the tangless insert. Once the proper depth of the insert in the parent material has been achieved, the tool stops rotating and is reversed for proper disengagement, the installation being complete. In the case of a tanged insert, the nose of the tool does not pass freely through the insert due to the presence of the tang that is blocking its way. As the tool rotates through the internal diameter of the insert, a ledge formed on the nose portion of the tool forces the insert to wind itself in the threads of the parent material. The pawl used to install the tangless insert is positioned directly behind the nose of the tool and remains inoperable in the retracted position since the insert does not have a cut out provided for it.