Abstract: Provided is a laminate that has excellent low-temperature impact resistance and bursting pressure strength at high temperatures despite having a thick modified polyolefin layer. The laminate has two or more layers including an (a) layer and a (b) layer, the (a) layer includes an aliphatic polyamide composition (A), and the (b) layer includes a modified polyolefin (B). The modified polyolefin (B) includes a unit derived from a monomer based on an ?-olefin having 2-10 carbon atoms, and a unit derived from an unsaturated compound having at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of: unsaturated compounds having at least one group selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group, a hydroxyl group, an epoxy group, an amino group, an amide group, an imide group, a nitrile group, a thiol group, and an isocyanate group; and derivatives of unsaturated compounds having a carboxyl group. The Shore hardness (D scale) of the modified polyolefin (B) as measured according to ASTM D2240 is 30-61.

Abstract: A recyclable, laminated polyolefin-based film structure comprises two or more film plies laminated to each other. Each of the laminated film plies comprises one or more polyolefin-based films. The film structure has an energy-cured coating layer disposed on the outermost outward facing surface of the film structure and a printed ink layer on an interior surface of one of the polyolefin-based polyolefin layers. In certain embodiments, the outermost surface of the laminated polyolefin-based film structure has a melting temperature which is at least 100 degrees Celsius, and more preferably 180 degrees Celsius, higher than a melting temperature of the innermost surface of the laminated polyolefin-based film structure.

Abstract: A plastic container includes a hollow body portion including a lower supporting base portion; a sidewall portion extending upwardly from the base portion; and a neck portion extending upwardly from the sidewall portion. The neck portion includes a support flange having an upper and lower surface, at least one thread, and a dispensing opening at the top of the neck portion. In embodiments, a closure may be provided to form an assembly. A preform and method for making a container are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a process for making a package having a spout. The process includes heating a sealing area of a spout to a temperature at or above a melting point of the spout material; heating two multilayer structures around a portion of their peripheries to adhere the peripheries of sealant layers and form a partially sealed package having an opening; inserting the heated spout into the opening; and pressing opposing surfaces of the two multilayer structures around the spout to close the opening around the spout. Each multilayer structure includes a multilayer film having the sealant layer having at least 40% by weight of an ethylene-based polymer having a melting point below 112 C; an external layer including an ethylene-based polymer; and at least one intermediate layer disposed between the sealant layer and the external layer having a melting point at least 15 C higher than the sealant layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a cabin pipeline using a super thermal insulation material and a preparation method thereof, comprising an electrically conductive inner pipe, an anti-corrosion coating coated on the electrically conductive inner pipe, a thermal insulation layer formed by a super thermal insulation material wound on the anti-corrosion coating, and a resin sealing layer coated on an outside of the thermal insulation layer. The electrically conductive inner pipe has excellent corrosion resistance to liquefied natural gas in the pipeline; the protective layer formed by the anti-corrosion coating and the resin sealing layer can prevent the electrically conductive inner pipe from being directly exposed to the environment due to long-term seawater infiltration or accidental damage of the outer layer, avoid electrochemical corrosion and further improve the corrosion resistance.

Abstract: Packaging systems and methods are disclosed for storing a bioprosthetic device comprising a bioprosthetic tissue and maintaining a target relative humidity across a temperature range. The packaging system includes a sealed package defining an internal space having an internal volume, and a humidity control device and bioprosthetic device within the internal space. The humidity control device includes a barrier defining an enclosed space and a humidity control solution comprising glycerol in the enclosed space. At least a portion of the barrier comprises a gas-permeable membrane. The target relative humidity is provided within the internal volume of the sealed package and the control device maintains the target relative humidity across the temperature range by selectively liberating and absorbing water vapor.

Abstract: A polyester-based film comprising at least one layer permitting printing as a result of laser irradiation; wherein not less than 100 ppm but not greater than 3000 ppm of laser-printable metal is present in all layers of the film. The film is capable of being printed in distinct fashion by a laser, excels with respect to unevenness in thickness, and is of high transparency, while at the same time provide packaging which employs such film and on which printing has been directly carried out.

Abstract: A multi-layer film includes a skin layer, a core layer, and a seal layer. The multi-layer film may be used as a closure for a food container.

Abstract: A method for providing a passivation layer or pH protective coating on a substrate surface by PECVD is provided, the method comprising generating a plasma from a gaseous reactant comprising polymerizing gases. The lubricity, passivation, pH protective, hydrophobicity, and/or barrier properties of the passivation layer or pH protective coating are set by setting the ratio of the O2 to the organosilicon precursor in the precursor feed, and/or by setting the electric power used for generating the plasma. In particular, a passivation layer or pH protective coating made by the method is provided. Pharmaceutical packages coated by the method and the use of such packages protecting composition contained in the vessel against mechanical and/or chemical effects of the surface of the package without a passivation layer or pH protective coating material are also provided.

Abstract: A void-fill package, and method of making the same, comprising at least 50%, on a weight basis of the package, recycled polyethylene; at least 40%, on a weight basis of the package, virgin polyethylene; at least one moisture scavenger; and at least one melt stabilizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermally insulated conduit pipe, comprising at least one medium pipe, at least one thermal insulation arranged around the medium pipe, and at least one outer jacket arranged around the thermal insulation, wherein the outer jacket possibly comprises a barrier made of plastic, and wherein the thermal insulation comprises a foam, the cell gas of which contains at least 10 vol % HFOs. Such conduit pipe has good insulating behavior, good environmental balance, and is easily producible.

Abstract: A decorative film for insert molding includes a gravure-printed graphic layer and a light-transmissive patterned layer with high dimensional accuracy and has a reduced flow of gravure ink in manufacturing of a polycarbonate resin molded product. A multilayer film transmissive to visible light includes two acrylic resin layers and a first polycarbonate resin layer containing a polycarbonate-based resin and located between the acrylic resin layers. The gravure print layer includes a graphic layer with a gravure-printed graphic element. A first backer film contains an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene-based (ABS-based) resin transmissive to visible light. A second backer film includes two additional resin layers and a second polycarbonate resin layer located between the two additional acrylic resin layers. A light-transmissive patterned layer is located to allow visible light to pass through a predetermined portion in the graphic layer.

Abstract: A plastic barrier laminate having at least one at least partially crystallized layer containing polyethylene and a nucleating agent, and at least one pigmented layer containing polyethylene and a portion of flake-shaped pigments, wherein the portion of pigments is in the range from 1.5% by weight to 5.0% by weight relative to the weight of the at least one pigmented layer.

Abstract: A surface-treated fluidic channel is provided comprising a dispensing device that comprises a microarray of microchannels. The fluidic channel is made from metal and comprises a surface and a hydrophobic coating layer comprising a self-assembled monolayer of an organophosphorus acid adhered to the surface. A mesh nebulizer comprising a reservoir and a dispensing device comprising a microarray of microchannels is also provided. A metal surface layer is applied to the interior and exterior surfaces of the reservoir and dispensing device, and a hydrophobic coating layer comprising an organo-silicon or a self-assembled monolayer of an organophosphorus acid is adhered to the metal surface layer, usually on the exterior surfaces of the reservoir and dispensing device. A hydrophilic polymeric coating layer may be chemically bonded to and propagated from terminal functional groups on the hydrophobic coating layer on the interior surfaces of the reservoir and dispensing device.

Abstract: Provided is a multilayer container including a polyester layer containing a polyester resin (X), and a polyamide layer containing a polyamide resin (Y), a yellowing inhibitor (A), and an oxidation accelerator (B). The content of the polyamide resin (Y) is from 0.05 to 7.0 mass % relative to the total amount of all polyamide layers and all polyester layers. The yellowing inhibitor (A) is a dye, and the content of the yellowing inhibitor (A) is from 1 to 30 ppm relative to the total amount of all polyamide layers and all polyester layers.

Abstract: A film structure including: (a) at least one functionalized film layer, wherein the at least one film layer comprises a polar-reactive group polyolefin layer used as an internal layer in the film structure; and (b) a lamination adhesive composition present on, and in contact with, a least a portion of a surface of the internal layer; wherein the green tack value of the adhesive composition is greater than 0.772 Newtons/centimeter; a laminate including the above film structure bonded to a substrate layer; a process for producing the film structure; a process for producing the laminate; and a laminated article made from the above laminate.

Abstract: The disclosure provides ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer and/or copolymer based co-extruded, multi-layer films, including high barrier films and non-barrier films, and articles of manufacture that include the films, such as flexible bags and containers for flowable materials. The films and articles that include the films have good flex-crak resistance and toughness. The films and articles that include the films have good high barrier properties as the barrier films include a core layer of ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer. The relatively low amount of EVOH copolymer in the total film that is needed to achieve the flex-crack resistance, toughness, and high barrier properties, further allow for the recycling of the films and articles of manufacture.

Abstract: There is provided a composition for a laminated material used for a medical lubricating member, the composition including a polymer b including a polysiloxane structure, a catalyst for crosslinking reaction, and a crosslinking agent having a particular structure. The polymer b includes at least one of an acrylic acid component, an acrylic acid ester component, an acrylamide component, or a styrene component and has a hydroxy group, a carboxy group, an amino group, an isocyanate group, an oxazolinyl group, an epoxy group, a vinyl group, an ethynyl group, a sulfanyl group, an azide group, a trialkoxysilyl group, or an acid anhydride structure. There are also provided a laminated material and a medical lubricating member produced from the composition, a medical device including the laminated material and the medical lubricating member, and a method for producing the laminated material and the medical lubricating member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a base paper for eco-friendly paper cups and, more specifically, to a base paper for eco-friendly paper cups, which is eco-friendly by having recyclability and biodegradability while retaining water resistance, oil resistance, heat sealability, and block resistance required as a base paper for paper cups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pipe for conveying a fluid, in particular a coolant, for a vehicle, the pipe having a multi-layer structure and comprising: an inner layer defining an inner passage for fluid circulation, the inner layer being formed of a first material comprising an elastomer selected from the ethylene-propylene copolymers, an outer layer formed of a second material comprising: an elastomer selected from ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in a proportion of at least 50 phr, and a flame retardant according to a proportion of at least 50 phr, and an intermediate bonding layer arranged between the inner layer and the outer layer and comprising a mixture of an ethylene-propylene copolymer with an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer or a polyacrylate or an ethylene acrylate copolymer.