Abstract: A coating composition comprising an acid functional acrylic resin and a silane modified compound is disclosed. Substrates coated at least in part with such coatings are also disclosed.

Abstract: A carrier tape, cover tape or static shielding bag for transportation of electronic components is constructed of polymers and carbon nanotubes being between 0.01% and 3% by weight. The carbon nanotubes may have any number of walls and any desired size of diameter dimension which is less than approximately 100 nm. The carrier tape, cover tape or bags including the carbon nanotubes have a static dissipative range measured between 1×105 and 1×1012 ?/sq and a light transmittance value of between 60% and 90%. The carrier tape, cover tape or bags including the carbon nanotubes reduce surface defects, high density entanglements and agglomerations. The static shielding bags including the carbon nanotubes may be formed as sheets which are manufactured into a desired size of bag.

Abstract: Locally cerammed optically transparent glass-ceramic articles for consumer products. The locally cerammed glass-ceramic articles may have one or more primary glass-ceramic regions including primary crystal phases of a glass-ceramic material and one or more secondary glass-ceramic regions including secondary crystal phases of the glass-ceramic material. The primary glass-ceramic region(s) may be optically transparent and the secondary glass-ceramic region(s) may be non-optically transparent. The primary glass-ceramic region(s) may have a fracture toughness less than the fracture toughness of the secondary glass-ceramic region(s).

Abstract: A high altitude balloon. A plurality of layers of coextruded extrudate are formed in a seamless sheet in a shape that defines a balloon envelope. Delaminator layers may be interposed between two or more of the layers of extrudate.

Abstract: Herein is described a method of providing a printed shrink sleeve, the method comprising: providing a printed substrate comprising a liquid electrophotographically printed ink image; and coating the liquid electrophotographically printed ink image of the printed substrate with a water-based overprint varnish composition. The water-based overprint varnish composition comprising: a varnish resin; a crosslinking component comprising: a compound containing at least two epoxide groups; a compound containing an epoxide group and a silane group; or a compound containing at least two carbodiimide groups; and hydrophobic particles, the ratio of the crosslinking component to the hydrophobic particles by weight being in the range of about 4.9:0.1 to about 1:4.

Abstract: A package has a bag body, at least one mouth part member bonded to the bag body, and a contained product being a liquid housed in the bag body. The bag body is formed in a bag shape by using laminates each having a sealant layer and a water vapor barrier layer composed at least of a fluorine-based resin, and by bonding together the sealant layers opposing each other so that the sealant layers are to be located on the inside of the bag body. The mouth part member is sandwiched between the oppositely facing sealant layers and is bonded thereto. The volume V of the contained product housed in the bag body is 0.1-20 cm3, and the relation between the area S (cm2) where the bag body is in contact with the contained product housed in the bag body and the aforementioned volume V (cm3) satisfies 0.05?V/S?0.25 (formula (I)).

Abstract: An underwater pipe, including a metal reinforcing layer around an inner polymeric sealing sheath capable of being in contact with hydrocarbons. The inner polymeric sealing sheath includes a homopolymeric polypropylene or a mixture of homopolymeric polypropylenes, wherein the homopolymeric polypropylene or the mixture has a density greater than 0.900 g/cm3, and a melt index measured at 230° C. under a mass of 2.16 kg of less than 10 g/10 minutes, its preparation method and its use for the transport of hydrocarbons. Such a sheath may be used in contact with hydrocarbons at high temperature.

Abstract: Embodiments herein include compositions, extruded articles, and methods of making the same. In an embodiment, an extruded article is included. The extruded article can include an extruded segment comprising a first composition. The first composition can include a polymer resin, an impact modifier and fibers. In some embodiments, the extruded segment can have a surface exhibiting an average depression depth of less than 0.0045 inches (0.1143 mm). Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: A blow molded multilayer article with a hollow body defined by a wall with an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface has an axial color gradient and/or a gloss gradient. The wall has multiple layers and at least one layer contains an effect pigment and/or an opacifying pigment.

Abstract: In a packaging material that is, or includes, a laminate, the laminate includes first and second webs that are joined to one another. The first web includes a metallic layer on a second layer. The metallic layer is positioned between the second layer and the second web. Indicium is defined in at least the metallic layer. The packaging material is configured so that the indicium is visible from a first side of the packaging material, and the indicium is typically not visible from a second side of the packaging material. The indicium can be at least partially defined by holes in the metallic layer. The visibility of the indicium may be enhanced by the laminate including material that is a different color than the metallic layer, and the different color being at least partially visible through the indicium.

Abstract: A laminated packaging material for liquid food products may include a paper board having a non-white color or a film arranged on the paper board, and a pre-laminated hole arranged in an opening section of the paper board. A first contrast area may be arranged adjacent to the pre-laminated hole and printed in a first color that is selected such that a high contrast between the first color and the pre-laminated hole is achieved.

Abstract: A multi-layer composite in the form of a hollow body enclosing an interior space (2) is proposed, consisting of three or four layers: an inner layer (3) adjoining the interior space (2), a middle layer (4) adjoining the latter and an outer layer (5) adjoining the middle layer (4) and closing the multi-layer composite (1) to the outside. If necessary, there is a further innermost layer (8) which directly adjoins the said inner layer (3) and is equipped with a conductive finish. The inner layer (3) is based on polyamide 6, the middle layer (4) is based on EVOH, and the outer layer (5) is based on a mixture of (A) polyamide 6 and (B) at least one other polyamide selected from the following group: polyamide 612, polyamide 614, polyamide 616 and polyamide 618.

Abstract: Disclosed herein, amongst other things, is a molded article, such as a preform that is blow moldable to form a container, and a related method of forming and recycling a container. The structure and steps includes injection molding a molded article having tubular body.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are water-soluble films and resulting packets including a water-soluble film coated by a powder, wherein the powder includes a mixture of a powdered lubricant and an active agent. Optionally, the active agent may be encapsulated, e.g. microencapsulated, for release of the active agent through mechanisms including, but not limited to, mechanical rupture, melt, ablation, dissolution, diffusion, biodegradation, or pH-controlled release. Active ingredients described include enzymes, oils, flavors, colorants, odor absorbers, fragrances, pesticides, fertilizers, activators, acid catalysts, metal catalysts, ion scavengers, bleaches, bleach components, fabric softeners and combinations thereof. Examples of packet fills include laundry detergents, bleach and laundry additives, fabric care, dishwashing, hard surface cleaning, beauty care, skin care, other personal care, and foodstuffs.

Abstract: A laminate body of a rubber layer and a resin layer made of a resin, wherein the rubber layer includes a surface-treated superficial layer 4 directly united with the resin layer without any intervening adhesive layer.

Abstract: A sound insulation flooring material according to the present invention in which a heat resistance, sound insulation, and adhesion are improved is implemented by sequentially stacking a plurality of layers, a first balance layer, a second balance layer, a primer layer, a PE foam layer, and a PE release paper layer. In this case, the primer layer includes a first composition, a second composition, and a curing agent, and the first composition includes a resin, propanol, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, propyl acetate, isopropanol, butanone, and water.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to, in a resin film containing an anti-blocking agent (organic polymer particles), achieve both a reduction in friction of the film and suppression of dropping-off of particles from the film surface. The laminated resin film of the present invention has a base film layer and a surface layer, and the surface layer contains organic polymer particles serving as an anti-blocking agent. The number proportion of the organic polymer particles having a particle size that is at least twice the average thickness of the surface layer is 35% or more of the total number of the organic polymer particles, and the number proportion of the organic polymer particles having a particle size that is at least four times the average thickness of the surface layer is 10% or less of the total number of the organic polymer particles.

Abstract: A multi-layer film structure for use in forming blister packaging. The multi-layer structure includes a first polymeric layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first polymeric layer comprising a metalized polyethylene teraphthalate, a second polymeric layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the second polymeric layer disposed adjacent the second surface of the first polymeric layer, the second polymeric layer comprising a cyclic olefin or a homopolymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene, and a third polymeric layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the third polymeric layer disposed adjacent the second surface of the second polymeric layer, the third polymeric layer comprising polypropylene or polyvinyl chloride. A method of making a multi-layer film structure and a packaging structure are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymeric pipe, and more particularly a polymeric pipe where the pipe comprises a cross-linked polyolefin formed from extruded polyolefin comprising a bismaleimido crosslinker. This invention relates to the manufacturing of plastic pipes and tubing of polyolefinic polymers such as polyethylene, with crosslinking by a bismaleimido crosslinker, to produce crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipes and tubing.

Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, HUMALOG (insulin lispro), HUMALOG MIX 75-25 (insulin lispro), HUMALOG MIX 50-50 (insulin lispro), HUMILIN 70-30 (insulin), HUMILIN N (insulin), HUMULIN R (insulin) or GEMZAR (gemcitabine).