Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel compositions formed by compounding olefin-maleic anhydride copolymers (OMAP) such as ethylene-maleic anhydride copolymers with polyester (PE), polycarbonate (PC), polyacetal, thermoplastic urethane (TPU) and other engineering plastics.

Abstract: Described herein are polyamide compositions and processes for producing polyamide compositions, comprising: (i) a polyamide, (ii) an olefin-maleic anhydride copolymer (on its own or in a master batch form), and (iii) an impact modifier (or an elastomeric polymer with an optional compatibilizer), which exhibit enhanced ambient and low temperature impact strength complimented by excellent thermal, tensile and flexural properties.

Abstract: Described herein are polyamide compositions and processes for producing polyamide compositions, comprising: (i) a polyamide, (ii) an olefin-maleic anhydride copolymer (on its own or in a master batch form), and (iii) an impact modifier (or an elastomeric polymer with an optional compatibilizer), which exhibit enhanced ambient and low temperature impact strength complimented by excellent thermal, tensile and flexural properties.

Abstract: Described herein are polyamide compositions and processes for producing polyamide compositions, comprising: (i) a polyamide, (ii) an olefin-maleic anhydride copolymer (on its own or in a master batch form), and (iii) an impact modifier (or an elastomeric polymer with an optional compatibilizer), which exhibit enhanced ambient and low temperature impact strength complimented by excellent thermal, tensile and flexural properties.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel compositions formed by compounding olefin-maleic anhydride copolymers (OMAP) such as ethylene-maleic anhydride copolymers with polyester (PE), polycarbonate (PC), polyacetal, thermoplastic urethane (TPU) and other engineering plastics.

Abstract: The disclosure of the present application provides compositions and methods of compounding polyamides comprising the steps of forming a polyamide mixture, comprising a polyamide with an olefin maleic anhydride copolymer, and compounding the polyamide mixture at its processing temperature. Compounded polyamides derived from recycled nylon and other recycled polyamides and methods for preparing the compounded polyamides are described.

Abstract: Described herein are polyamide compositions and processes for producing polyamide compositions, comprising: (i) a polyamide, (ii) an olefin-maleic anhydride copolymer (on its own or in a master batch form), and (iii) an impact modifier (or an elastomeric polymer with an optional compatibilizer), which exhibit enhanced ambient and low temperature impact strength complimented by excellent thermal, tensile and flexural properties.

Abstract: Described herein are concentrate compositions (e.g. master batches) comprising olefin-maleic anhydride copolymers and other additives dispersed in various carrier resins and methods for their preparation and use.

Abstract: The disclosure of the present application provides compositions and methods of compounding polyamides comprising the steps of forming a polyamide mixture, comprising a polyamide with an olefin maleic anhydride copolymer, and compounding the polyamide mixture at its processing temperature. Compounded polyamides derived from recycled nylon and other recycled polyamides and methods for preparing the compounded polyamides are described.

Abstract: Simulated stone, masonry, and brick textured products such as siding having a foam backing or with the hollow parts injected with foam or molded with foam in one or more steps, obtained when specially selected materials are properly admixed and formed via molding techniques. The foam backing is applied to the product in either a one or two step process. The foam backing may be used on panels, wall structures, and other products that may have contoured and textured surfaces and may simulate the appearance of conventional building and construction materials including, but not limited to, stone, brick, masonry, concrete, stucco, wood, other conventional building materials, and combinations of any of these materials are disclosed. The foam backing provides improves thermal insulation, improved sound reduction, improved rigidity, and improved dimensional stability.

Abstract: Composition of matter for the production of simulated stone, masonry, and brick textured products. Exemplary embodiments of panels, wall structures, and other products may have contoured and textured surfaces and may simulate the appearances of conventional building or construction materials including, but not limited to, stone, bricks, masonry, concrete, stucco, wood, or other conventional building materials, and combinations of any of these materials are disclosed. The disclosed invention is not limited to products in the building or construction industries and may be applied in the manufacture of a wide variety of products in other industries.

Abstract: Composition of matter for the production of simulated stone, masonry, and brick textured products. Exemplary embodiments of panels, wall structures, and other products may have contoured and textured surfaces and may simulate the appearances of conventional building or construction materials including, but not limited to, stone, bricks, masonry, concrete, stucco, wood, or other conventional building materials, and combinations of any of these materials are disclosed. The disclosed invention is not limited to products in the building or construction industries and may be applied in the manufacture of a wide variety of products in other industries.

Abstract: Simulated stone, masonry, and brick textured products such as siding having a foam backing or with the hollow parts injected with foam or molded with foam in one or more steps, obtained when specially selected materials are properly admixed and formed via molding techniques. The foam backing is applied to the product in either a one or two step process. The foam backing may be used on panels, wall structures, and other products that may have contoured and textured surfaces and may simulate the appearance of conventional building and construction materials including, but not limited to, stone, brick, masonry, concrete, stucco, wood, other conventional building materials, and combinations of any of these materials are disclosed. The foam backing provides improves thermal insulation, improved sound reduction, improved rigidity, and improved dimensional stability.

Abstract: The use of high aspect fillers in the production of simulated stone, masonry and brick textured products such as cladding, siding, panels, or other building and construction materials. High aspect fillers increase the dimensional stability, rigidity, thermal and sound insulation. The high aspect fillers may be included into a matrix polymer with or without chemical bonding. The disclosed invention is not limited to products in the building or construction industries and may be applied in the manufacture of a wide variety of products in other industries.

Abstract: Cellulose-polymer composites characterized by the cellulose component being thoroughly encapsulated by the polymer component, varying density which allows high strength over a wide range of temperatures and generally low weight are provided. Composites may be extruded or coextruded into a variety of products including wood-like decking materials with natural wood coloring and texture. Processes related to the manufacture of the composites are also provided.

Abstract: The specification discloses a layered composite containing a barrier layer comprising clay homogeneously dispersed in a continuous phase of polymeric material. The barrier layer is especially useful in the manufacture of liquid food containers. The clay/polymer barrier layer is formed by dispersing the clay in molten polymeric material to form a homogeneously dispersed clay in a continuous polymer phase. The barrier layer is then applied adjacent one surface of a paperboard component of the composite at a thickness ranging from about 1 to 30 microns. The paperboard may be coated or uncoated at the time the barrier layer is applied, and additional polymeric barrier layers and tie or adhesive layers may be used in combination with the barrier layer to provide reduced oxygen and water vapor transport through the composite.

Abstract: A wettable polypropylene composition comprising polypropylene and a hydrophilic, polar compound which includes functional sites selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, hydroxy, ether or ester moieties, wherein the polypropylene composition is wettable, having a contact angle less than or equal to 75.degree.. The hydrophilic polar compounds are selected from the group consisting of maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene (MAPP), acrylic acid modified polypropylene, ethylene acrylate modified polypropylene, polypropylene grafted with a sodium salt of an acrylic acid, polyethylene glycol (PEG), modified polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), polyvinyl formal (PVF); and monomer and dimer fatty acids having a carbon chain length in the range of 6 to 50, preferably 18 to 36. The compositions can further include the presence of an amorphous compound and surfactants.

Abstract: A paperboard-based laminated structure for containers produced by co-extrusion coating or lamination of a polyethylene terephthalate layer as the product contact layer and a unique tie-layer on to paperboard, where the tie-layer is specifically ethylene-ethyl or butyl acrylate copolymer or terpolymer. This paperboard structure provides high temperature end-use performance required in dual-ovenable applications and cost savings.

Abstract: The specification discloses a polymer blend especially well-suited for coating paperboard substrates used in food packaging, particularly acidic or acid-generating foods such as fruit and vegetable juices. The blend contains an acid-activatable oxygen scavenger dispersed in a film-forming synthetic polymer such as an EVOH copolymer. When placed as a film or layer on the side of the substrate inside the container in contact with the food the blend is effective to reduce the oxygen in the container over time to a very low concentration, replacing the same with carbon dioxide, for an excellent preservative effect.

Abstract: A laminate structure for containers produced using an unique extrudable adhesive tie layer which incorporates an antioxidant material. The antioxidant additive provides for the necessary and superior high temperature end-uses and stability of containers made therefrom.