Abstract: There are provided a surface coating material for a molten zinc bath member with improved zinc corrosion resistance, a production method thereof, and a molten zinc bath member. The surface coating material comprises WC powder particles and a binder metal. The binder metal comprises Co and a metal element electrochemically nobler than Co and constitutes an alloy structure having a single phase.

Abstract: A sheet material (1) includes a stiffness-increasing concave-convex part (20). A first reference plane (K1), an intermediate reference plane (K3), and a second reference plane (K2) serve as a reference system. First reference areas (213), which have a specific shape, and second reference areas (223), which are all areas other than the first reference areas (213), are disposed in the intermediate reference plane (K3). The concave-convex part (20) is formed of first areas (21) as well as second areas (22) and/or plane areas (23).

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for preparing multi-layered confectionery compositions. The multi-layered confectionery compositions are formed using a co-extrusion process of at least two different confectionery compositions that have at least one visual or sensorial distinction. The tolerances of the resulting pieces of the multi-layered confectionery composition are maintained such that the pieces can be packaged in rigid packaging. The processing parameters of processing of the plurality of confectionery compositions prior to the step of cutting and wrapping the pieces can be altered so as to maintain the average piece size within a predetermined tolerance level.

Abstract: A sheet material (1) includes a stiffness-increasing concave-convex part (20). A first reference plane (K1), an intermediate reference plane (K3), and a second reference plane (K2) serve as a reference system. First unit areas (241) and second unit areas (242) are defined in the intermediate reference plane (K3). Each of the first unit areas (241) and the second unit areas (242) contains first virtual squares (243) and second virtual squares (244). Icosagonal areas that contain only adjacent first virtual squares (243) are designated as first reference areas (213), and icosagonal areas that contain only adjacent second virtual squares (244) are designated as second reference areas (223). The concave-convex part (20) contains first areas (21), which are formed based on the first reference areas (213), as well as second areas (22) and/or plane areas (23), which are formed based on the second reference areas (223).

Abstract: The invention relates to a tubular packaging body formed from a laminate composed of at least one thermoplastic whose ends are fastened by welding and covered by a welded or bonded strip. The tubular body according to the invention is characterized in that said strip is at least partially embedded in the laminate. The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing said tubular body.

Abstract: Polypropylene composition comprising: a propylene homopolymer (A), a platelet-like inorganic filler (B) having optionally ?-nucleating activity and a ?-nucleating agent (C), wherein the propylene composition and/or the propylene homopolymer has (have) a polydispersity index (PI) of at least 4.0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a material roll that includes a roll of an optical film having defect information markings printed thereon and is resistant to the formation of a defect by the transfer of a bump/dent deformation at the marking site. The material roll includes a long sheet of an optical film with polarizer wound into roll shape; and marking(s) formed at or in a vicinity of at least one defect site. The marking has an optical density of 1.5 or more, and a thickness of a center part of the marking is 1.5 ?m or less. The marking preferably has an optical density per unit thickness of 2.5 ?m?1 or more.

Abstract: Polyolefin multilayer pipes consisting at least one of the layers of a ?-nucleated propylene homopolymer and/or ?-nucleated copolymers from 90.0 to 99.9% by weight of propylene and 0.1 to 10.0% by weight of ?-olefins. The pipes are to be classified in ring stiffness class ?4. The pipes are suitable for non pressure pipe applications, preferably for outdoor use, for above as well as underground drainage and sewerage pipe systems, surface water pipes, pipes for cable protection, pipes for cold climate conditions and for indoor use, soil and waste water pipes.

Abstract: A self-repairing inflatable article including an inflatable component that includes an interior surface and an exterior surface, a sealed flexible package adjacent to the inflatable component, and a sealant composition disposed in the sealed flexible package. The sealed flexible package is configured to release the sealant composition upon puncture, tearing or other breach of the inflatable component.

Abstract: There is provided a laminated metal sheet used for making a highly processed two-piece can body which endures harsh conditions such as retort treatment, and a two-piece can body made of the laminated steel sheet. A laminated metal sheet for a two-piece can body, including a metal sheet having a polyester resin film layer on each side of the metal sheet, the polyester resin film layer to be the outside of the can body having a crystallization temperature of 60 to 100° C., and the surface of the polyester resin film layer having a center line surface roughness (Ra) of 0.2 to 1.8 ?m. The polyester resin film layer to be the outside of the can body is preferably composed of 40 to 100% by mass of a resin composed mainly of butylene terephthalate and 0 to 60% by mass of a resin composed mainly of ethylene terephthalate.

Abstract: By using an oxidative process, it is possible to apply an adhesive material to silicone. The process is controlled, allowing selective oxidative treatment to a silicone structure, thus enabling treatment to the inside of a tubular structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fire extinguisher (100) comprising a fire extinguisher cylinder (10) for a fire-extinguishing agent. The fire extinguisher cylinder (10) comprises a mouth portion as an opening, a shoulder, a cylindrical body portion, and a bottom portion and is shaped with use of a resin provided with no joint. In addition, the body portion in the fire extinguisher cylinder (10) has a thickness from 1 mm to 5 mm, and a crystallinity of the resin is from 13% to 30% at the sites other than the mouth portion and the bottom portion. Accordingly, the fire extinguisher (100) is lightweight and does not rust. Further, the fire extinguisher (100) has high strength or high pressure resistance.

Abstract: Gas-barrier multilayer structures and gas-barrier shaped articles are sufficiently prevented from clouding even when exposed to cold water at 30° C. or below and have excellent gas barrier properties. Processes for producing such gas-barrier multilayer structures, and coating liquids (A) of excellent coating properties that are used to produce the multilayer structures are also provided. A coating liquid (A) includes a solvent mixture of water and an organic solvent and a polycarboxylic acid polymer partially neutralized with a polyvalent metal wherein the polymer is both dissolved and dispersed as particles in the solvent mixture and wherein the particles dispersed account for 5 to 80 wt% of 100 wt% of the polycarboxylic acid polymer partially neutralized with a polyvalent metal.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a propylene copolymer composition, a molded article comprising the composition and the use of the propylene copolymer composition for preparing molded articles, preferably pipes.

Abstract: A surface covering for melting ice and/or snow comprises at least one elongate element arranged to form a generally flexible mat structure, and a melting composition integrated with the elongate element. The elongate element may comprise a tube defining a cavity therein, and the melting composition may be disposed within the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel packaging articles, e.g., food and beverage cans. Preferred cans typically comprise a body portion and an end portion, wherein at least one of the body and end portions are aluminum and are coated on at least one major surface with a coating composition of the present invention. Suitable coating compositions of the present invention comprise: one or more polyester resins, wherein at least one of the polyester resins has a glass transition temperature (“Tg”) less than about 50° C., and wherein the polyester resin is formed by the reaction of one or more polyacid molecules and one or more polyol molecules; and a crosslinker. The present invention also provides a method of making such cans.

Abstract: Implementations and techniques for containing electrolyte leaks are generally disclosed.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a multilayer coextruded sterilizable film that can be used for aseptic packaging applications. The film comprises an outer layer comprising a blend of a cyclic olefin copolymer with a glass transition temperature of at least 80° C. and an olefinic copolymer with a melting point of at least 125° C. The film has a storage modulus of at least 109 dynes/cm2 at temperatures of up to 140° C. An aseptic package and a method of making an aseptic package are also disclosed.

Abstract: A self-repairing inflatable article including an inflatable component that includes an interior surface and an exterior surface, a sealed flexible package adjacent to the inflatable component, and a sealant composition disposed in the sealed flexible package. The sealed flexible package is configured to release the sealant composition upon puncture, tearing or other breach of the inflatable component.

Abstract: A hydrogenated norbornene ring-open polymer obtained by hydrogenating 80% or more of main-chain carbon-carbon double bonds of a ring-open polymer obtained by ring-opening polymerization of 2-norbornene. The hydrogenated norbornene ring-open polymer has a weight average molecular weight determined by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) of 50,000 to 200,000, a molecular weight distribution of 1.5 to 10.0, and a melting point of 110 to 145° C. A hydrogenated norbornene ring-open polymer obtained by hydrogenating 80% or more of carbon-carbon double bonds of a ring-open polymer obtained by ring-opening copolymerization of 2-norbornene and a substituent-containing norbornene monomer, wherein the proportion of a repeating unit (A) derived from the 2-norbornene with respect to all repeating units is 90 to 99 wt % and the proportion of a repeating unit (B) derived from the substituent-containing norbornene monomer with respect to all repeating units is 1 to 10 wt %. A resin composition and a molding material.