Abstract: A protectively coated optical device which includes an infrared transmissive optical surface and an infrared transmissive polymer coating on the surface having low hardness, high strength and low elastic (Young's) modulus and is transmissive in the 8 to 12 micrometer wavelength range. The hardness is less than 50 kg/mm.sup.2, the strength is from about 10,000 to about 100,000 psi and the elastic (Young's) modulus is from about 0.2.times.10.sup.6 to about 3.times.10.sup.6 psi.

Abstract: A polyolefin multilayer laminate in which a first layer (A) made of a cycloolefin-based resin, such as an ethylene/cycloolefin random copolymer resulting from copolymerization of ethylene and a cycloolefin represented by the formula (1) given below, or a cycloolefin-based resin blend and a second layer (B) made of an olefin (co)polymer or a composition containing it are laminated. This laminate can be used as a packaging material which is superior in the interlayer adhesion, shapability, moistureproof property, transparency, flexibility, easiness of hand-cutting, heat-sealability and dead-hold property. Formula (1) comprises ##STR1## in which n and q are 0 or 1, m is 0 or any positive integer, R.sup.1 -R.sup.18 and R.sup.a and R.sup.b denote each H, a halogen atom or a hydrocarbon group, wherein R.sup.15 -R.sup.18 may form, by combining with each other, a monocyclic or polycyclic ring, which may have double bond(s), and wherein R.sup.15 -R.sup.16 may have terminal-located alkylidene group.

Abstract: Plasticized polyvinyl butyral sheet containing epoxy resin in amount effective, after prolonged exposure to light, to counteract reduction of adhesion between the sheet and a photoreactive component with which it will be in potential contact. The photoreactive component is typically a dielectric such as a metal oxide layer of a heat-wave-reflective or electrically conductive multi-layer coating, which coating can optionally be supported on (a) a thermoplastic substrate sandwiched between two of such polyvinyl butyral sheets forming a prelaminate for use as a constituent of a laminated glazing panel or (b) a glass sheet component of such glazing panel.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented laminated polyester film comprising a first polyester surface layer having (a1) a central line average roughness R.sub.aA of 1 to 7.9 nm, (b1) a 10-points average roughness R.sub.ZA of 15 to 400 nm and (c1) an R.sub.ZA /R.sub.aA ratio of 11-51, and a second polyester surface layer having (a2) a central line average roughness R.sub.aB which is greater than R.sub.aA and is 5 to 40 nm, (b2) a 10-points average roughness R.sub.ZB of 75 to 600 nm and (c2) an R.sub.ZB /R.sub.aB ratio of 20 or less, and satisfying the relationship between the first polyester surface layer and the second polyester surface layer, which is represented by the following expressions,R.sub.aA .times.R.sub.aB <50 (1)R.sub.ZA .times.R.sub.ZB =130 to 3,000 (2).This biaxially oriented laminated polyester film is excellent in lubricity, high-speed take-up properties, processability and electromagnetic characteristics when used for a magnetic film, and is particularly useful as a base film for a magnetic recording medium.

Abstract: Plasticized polyvinyl butyral sheet containing epoxy resin in amount effective, after prolonged exposure to light, to counteract reduction of adhesion between the sheet and a photoreactive component with which it will be in potential contact. The photoreactive component is typically a dielectric such as a metal oxide layer of a heat-wave-reflective or electrically conductive multi-layer coating, which coating can optionally be supported on (a) a thermoplastic substrate sandwiched between two of such polyvinyl butyral sheets forming a prelaminate for use as a constituent of a laminated glazing panel or (b) a glass sheet component of such glazing panel.

Abstract: A composite film is described which has at least one base layer which predominantly comprises polypropylene, and at least one top layer. The top layer is sealable and comprises a homopolymer of an olefin. A process for producing the composite film, the top layer olefin homopolymer and packaging material made from the film also are described.

Abstract: Products and film structures using the oxygen scavengers, are disclosed. Such products demonstrate enhanced shelf stability of foodstuffs and reduced sensitivity to humidity and temperature changes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wood surface layer for a parquet and a method for manufacturing the same. A piece of fresh wood is cut in the cross-grain direction into slices or blocks which are carried through a microwave oven. Immediately downstream of the oven, as the slices or blocks are cooling, the surface thereof is coated with a water-soluble polyalcohol which impregnates in wood as a result of the action of a vacuum developing within the wood. The polyalcohol replaces some of the cell-wall water of wood and thus prevents the formation of seasoning cracks and the moisture induced movements in wood.

Abstract: Multilayer and multifunctional packaging elements having a high-absorption activity toward aqueous liquid substances as well as barrier properties toward gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide are prepared by thermoforming.The packaging elements includes an inner porous layer, an intermediate absorbing layer and an outer sheet having high barrier properties toward gases. The intermediate layer may contain anti-bacterial agents.

Abstract: Biaxially oriented polypropylene films having a core layer of voided polypropylene homopolymer with a layer of non-voided polypropylene homopolymer on one surface thereof and an outer, printable layer on the non-voided layer, the core layer and/or the said non-voided layer including titanium dioxide. Such films can be used to produce labels, for example with densities in the range 0.55 to 0.80 despite the presence of the titanium dioxide.

Abstract: A method of improving tannin stain blocking in a tannin-containing substrate is disclosed which involves applying to the substrate a blend of:(a) an acid-functional polymer formed from about 0.1% by weight to about 20% by weight, based on the total weight of said polymer, of at least one acid-functional monomer; and(b) about 0.1% by weight to about 20% by weight, based on the weight of said acid-functional polymer, of at least one organosilane having a number average molecular weight of from about 100 to about 10,000.A method of improving the physical properties of the coating composition, including viscosity, adhesion, scrub resistance, water whitening resistance, corrosion resistance, hot block resistance and water, fire, smoke, nicotine, pen and ink stain blocking is also disclosed.

Abstract: A laminated carrier film for use in a ceramic green sheet, (A) which comprises a core layer formed of an addition polymer, two support layers formed of a polyester and mounted at the side of both surfaces of the core layer, and two release layers laminated on outer surfaces of the two support layers, and (B) in which at least one of two adhesions between the core layer and the two support layers is 0.8 to 8 g/25 mm.

Abstract: A molding having a high transparency and a surface hardness of B or higher in terms of pencil hardness, is provided by blow molding process employing no orientation step. A high-hardness transparent polyester molding, obtained by quenching and carrying out non-orientation blow molding of a polyester resin or a composition thereof in a molten state, and subsequent crystallization thereof in a specific temperature range.

Abstract: Biaxially oriented film including a voided base layer consisting of a propylene homopolymer and a particulate voiding agent, and a non-voided outer layer of propylene homopolymer coextensive with the voided base layer, the particular voiding agent having a mean particle size of not more than 2 .mu.m. Such films have good opacity combined with good gloss for the surface of the non-voided outer layer of propylene homopolymer on the base layer.

Abstract: A laminated sheet metal for the manufacture of containers is made from a sheet metal and, a layered thermoplastic resin film wherein the primer resin includes from about 50 to about 98 weight percent of polyamidodicarboxylic acid-modified epoxy resin, from about 2 to about 50 weight percent of curing agent resin, and from about 0.05 to about 10 weight percent of curing catalyst; also disclosed is a primer resin composition for use in the manufacture of laminated sheet metal for use in the manufacture of containers, made from about 50 to about 98 weight percent of polyamidodicarboxylic acid-modified epoxy resin, from about 2 to about 50 weight percent of curing agent resin, and from about 0.05 to about 10 weight percent of curing catalyst.

Abstract: Thin-walled biodegradable starch-based articles, particularly sheets of film including at least one first layer of polymeric material including starch and at least one second layer of hydrophobic material, are characterized in that the second layer includes a natural or synthetic wax or mixture of waxes.

Abstract: A multi-layer laminate containing a layer of a polypropylene material permanently bonded to an imine primed substrate is disclosed. This laminate contains a layer that is a blend of maleated high molecular weight polypropylene/low density polyethylene and a second layer that is substrate, such as nylon, that is primed with an imine primer such as polyethyleneimine.

Abstract: A layered material such as a packaging laminate for a packaging container possessing superior oxygen gas and aroma barrier properties. The packaging laminate comprises a first laminate unit and a second laminate unit which are bonded together by the intermediary of an interjacent layer of an adhesive. The first laminate unit has a rigid, but foldable core layer and outer, surrounding layers of thermoplastic, and the second laminate unit has a flexible substrate or carrier layer of thermoplastic which, on its surface, carries a layer acting as an oxygen gas and aroma barrier and consisting of a silicon oxide deposited by chemical plasma deposition and having the general chemical formula SiO.sub.x, in which x may vary within the range of between 1.5 and 2.2. A flexible laminate having a SiO.sub.x barrier layer is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wood board, and a flooring material using this, which uses thin wooden strands as a raw material, has superior surface smoothness, and possesses sufficient strength and rigidity. The wood board in accordance with the present invention comprises a core layer 1 comprising a strand board, and a surface layer 2 comprising a oriented strand board which is laminated on at least one surface of the core layer 1; the surface layer 2 comprises thin wooden strands which are thinner than the thin wooden strands comprising the core layer, and furthermore, the flooring material of the present invention is obtained by laminating a decorative single sheet onto at least one of the surface layers 2 of the wood board. The wood board and flooring material in accordance with the present invention have high strength and superior surface smoothness.

Abstract: A thermoplastic, multi-layer packaging film is disclosed which comprises at least 5 layers in which one surface layer is a heat sealing layer and one of the internal layers is a barrier layer. The heat sealing surface layer comprises a copolymer of ethylene and an alpha-olefin having 4 to 8 carbon atoms per molecule and said copolymer comprises 90% to 75% ethylene and 10% to 25% alpha-olefin having 4 to 8 carbon molecules and a density of less than 915 kg/m.sup.2. The heat sealing layer may also comprise a blend of the aformentioned copolymer with an ethylene/vinyl-acetate copolymer or an ethylene/butyl-acrylate copolymer. The film can be oriented to be heat shrinkable and can be formed into bags by heat sealing portions of the sealing surfaces together. The heat seals have superior cold strength and minimize seal failure when the bags are loaded with relatively heavy products.