Abstract: The invention relates to different methods for distortion-free production of data carriers having at least in partial areas a transparent plastic layer with a surface structure in the form of a lens structure. The surface structure can be produced by cutting method or embossed by applying heat and pressure. Alternatively the surface structure can be produced as a separate element which is connected after its production with the data carrier.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing adhesive material comprising a fluorine-containing ethylenic polymer having a carbonate group and/or a carboxylic acid halide group at a chain end or a side chain of the polymer, wherein a total of a number of the carbonate groups and/or carboxylic acid halide groups is at less than 150 per 1×106 main chain carbon atoms, can directly impart the firm adherability to a substrate such as a metal, a glass or a resin while maintaining excellent properties such as chemical resistance, solvent resistance, weatherability and soil releasability possessed by a fluorine-containing polymer.

Abstract: A method of making a texture-coated and/or insulation coated container from a flat paperboard blank in which a heat-hardenable liquid polymeric binder texturizing and or insulating agent coating mixture is applied to one surface of the blank in a pattern of covered and open areas. This coating mixture is subjected to heat to cure the polymeric binder and expand the texturizing and/or insulating agent, optionally treated with moisture, and optionally heated to form the blank into the shape of a container, and the container produced by this method. The containers such as cups, plates, etc., are useful in food service. These containers have a coefficient of static friction which is about 0.2 to 2.0 and over and a kinetic coefficient of friction which is about 0.22 to 1.5.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fluid tank for carrying hazardous materials such as a automobile gasoline tank which is non flammable and flame resistant. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a fluid tank_having an outer layer of a polyolefin containing a non halogen char forming additive to prevent flammability.

Abstract: Abrasion resistant pipes of this invention comprise a structural wall formed from a filament wound fiberglass-reinforced material, and an elastomeric abrasion resistant material disposed along the inside and/or outside surface of such pipe. In a preferred embodiment, the structural pipe wall is formed from a filament wound fiberglass-reinforced epoxy resin material, and the abrasion resistant material is formed from a polyurea elastomer. Abrasion resistant pipes of this invention are manufactured using existing filament winding processes by first coating a mandrel with the elastomeric abrasion resistant material, and than winding the resin impregnated filament therearound. Pipes prepared according to principles of this invention have improved properties of toughness, temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and abrasion resistance when compared to conventional fiberglass-reinforced pipes that either have no protective liner or have liners formed from other elastomeric materials.

Abstract: A damage-resistant structure suitable for ship's stanchions and other tube and post applications that are susceptible to permanent bending deformation from impacts or overloads is revealed. Multiple stiff, strong, axially oriented high aspect ratio reinforcements, in the form of fibers and/or prefabricated composite or metal parts, are arranged parallel to the main axis of the structural tube. A high strain-to-failure matrix material positions, supports and, in some cases, also encapsulates the prefabricated axial reinforcing materials. The axial reinforcements provide the required strength and stiffness properties of the overall structure, while the more resilient unreinforced or lightly reinforced high strain matrix of the global structure provides the assembly with the ability to undergo large elastic buckling.

Abstract: An elastomeric article such as a glove includes a substrate body made of an styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block copolymer, and a donning layer overlying at least one side of the substrate body. The donning layer is formed of 1,2 polybutadiene, preferably syndiotactic 1,2 polybutadiene, or a chlorinated mid block unsaturated block copolymer. Optionally, a surfactant layer is present over the donning layer to further improve the donning characteristics. The surfactant layer is preferably an alkyl dimethylbenzyl quaternary, an alkyl trimethyl quaternary, a dialkyl dimethyl quaternary, sodium lauryl sulfate, or pyridinium chloride.

Abstract: Compositions that are particularly well-suited for blow molding are made from blends containing (A) two copolyether ester elastomers that include acid end-groups, (B) an ethylene copolymer that includes at least one unsaturated epoxide group and acrylate and/or (meth)acrylate groups, at least one of (C) or (D) wherein (C) is an ethylene copolymer having acrylate and/or methacrylate groups and at least one anhydride of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and (D) is a rubbery polymer that can be finely dispersed and (E) a calcium compound capable of reacting with the acid end-groups of (A), preferably calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide.

Abstract: Self-reinforced, thermoplastically moldable sheets made from poly(meth)acrylate having at least two layers which differ in their filler content. The ratio between the elongation at break of the layer with higher filler content and the elongation at break of the layer with lower filler content is less than 1.5. The poly(meth)acrylate sheets can serve as a semifinished product for producing sanitary items, such as bathtubs, shower trays or washbasins, preferably by thermoforming, without the need for any other reinforcing layers sprayed on or otherwise applied after molding.

Abstract: A multi-layer structure having two or more layers which comprises a surface layer (a) comprising a thermoplastic resin and having a thickness of 10 to 80 &mgr;m and an adjacent layer (b) comprising a thermoplastic resin or a thermoplastic resin containing an inorganic filler, an interlaminar peeling strength between the surface layer (a) and the adjacent layer (b) being in the range of 0.3 to 2.0 kg/15 mm; and a container comprising this multi-layer structure, wherein the container is excellent in sealing properties, heat resistance and opening properties.

Abstract: A method for reducing the formation of non-volatile residue (NVR) in alkylene oxide, preferably ethylene oxide, comprising contacting the alkylene oxide with fresh electron source material effective to convert ferric ions to ferrous ions. Iron (Fe0), chromium, and a combination thereof are preferred fresh electron source materials, with iron (Fe0) being most preferred.

Abstract: An electroconductive, multilayered hollow molding comprising at least two thermoplastic resin layers, in which at least one layer is a layer of (a) a thermoplastic resin composition consisting essentially of a polyphenylene sulfide resin; one layer is a layer of (b) a thermoplastic resin composition consisting essentially of a thermoplastic resin other than a polyphenylene sulfide resin; and at least one of the layers is a layer of an electroconductive, thermoplastic resin composition comprising an electroconductive filler and/or an electroconductive polymer, and a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical closures for containers made of flexible polyolefinic materials which are suitable to be filled with parentally administrable fluids prior to their sealing and sterilization. The polyolefinic closures have an excellent resealing capacity after being penetrated by a piercing device for establishing fluid communication with the container, even after multiple entries into the container.

Abstract: A stretch-blow-molded container obtained by biaxially stretching and blow-molding a thermoplastic polyester and which exhibits heat resistance or heat resistance and pressure resistance to withstand sterilization by heating at the time of hot filling. The stretch-blow-molded container is obtained by stretch-blow-molding a preform formed of a thermoplastic polyester as a chief component, wherein the body portion, bottom portion and shoulder portion are stretch-oriented, and at least the central portion in the bottom has an endothermic peak (B) due to the extinction of pseudo crystals in a temperature region higher than a glass transition point of the polyester but lower than a temperature at which the crystals of the polyester start melting as measured by using a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC).

Abstract: Provided is a laminate label adapted for use on plastic containers suitable for containing a pharmaceutical or food grade product. The laminate label includes a substantially clear or translucent protective polymeric layer bound to a face stock by a radiation-cured adhesive composition formulated from a low-migration, radiation-curable adhesive composition containing at least 50% of one or more radiation-curable, carboxylic acid functional monomers.

Abstract: A plant package includes a flower pot containing a floral grouping and a sleeve having a texture and/or appearance simulating the texture and/or appearance of cloth, wherein the sleeve is formed of a flexible, laminated material having a texture and/or appearance simulating the texture and/or appearance of cloth. The sleeve includes a lower portion, which has a base portion and a skirt portion, and an upper portion which is detachable from the lower portion. The base, skirt and/or upper portion of the sleeve may be provided with a texture and/or appearance simulating the texture and/or appearance of cloth. A method for wrapping a floral grouping in a sleeve having a texture and/or appearance simulating the texture and/or appearance of cloth includes placing a floral grouping in the sleeve and binding the sleeve about a stem portion of the floral grouping via a bonding material disposed on the sleeve having a texture and/or appearance simulating the texture and/or appearance of cloth.

Abstract: Ethylene (co)polymers each having specified values of (a) density, (b) molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn), (c) relationship between die swell (DS) and shear rate (&ggr;) in a region of shear rate ({dot over (&ggr;)}), (d) relationship between stress (&sgr;) and maximum stress (&sgr; max) in a stress-strain curve in uniaxial stretching, (e) the ratio of sample diameter to initial sample diameter and the time for sample breakage during uniaxial stretching under a constant tension, blow molding process in which the thickness of a parison is adjusted by using the said ethylene (co)polymer, and the method of improving fire resistance in moldings, laminates and hollow moldings made by using the same.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for reinforcement of thin wall hollow thermoplastic storage vessels with one or more wraps of continuous fibers. This method requires thermal bonding between the reinforcement fibers and the outer surface of the thermoplastic storage vessel while the interior cavity of the storage vessel is being pressurized. The fiber wraps can also be oriented in spatial directions further resisting internal stress on the storage vessel walls when put in service.

Abstract: A three-component laminate is disclosed which may be formed into bags and pouches suitable for packaging a variety of moisture and oxygen sensitive products, particularly dry-flow products such as resin pellets, pet food and coffee. The first component is an oriented, multilayer sealant film having an outermost layer which is sealable to itself and to the outermost surface of the third component. The second component, which is disposed between the first component and the third component, is a metallized film. The resulting laminate and bags formed therefrom exhibit excellent moisture and gas barrier properties, excellent abuse resistance and reduced package failure as compared to foil-based packages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible polyolefin multilayered film for preparation of medical containers by self sealing, comprising at least a first outer layer and a second layer, each of the layers consisting essentially only of one or more polypropylene based polymers selected from the group consisting of polypropylene homopolymers, polypropylene copolymers having randomly distribute ethylene units and mixtures of said homopolymers and said copolymers, wherein said second layer has a melting point in the range between 120° C. and 150°, said first outer layer has a lower flexibility and a higher melting point than said second layer, and said second comprises a polypropylene polyethylene copolymer with a higher amount of ethylene units than said outer layer. The present invention also relates to medical containers made of or comprising the above film.