Abstract: A laminate structure for containers produced using product contact materials including polyethylene isophthalate, poly(1,4-cyclohexanyl dimethylene terephthalate) and blends thereof. The unique paperboard structure provides cost savings and high temperature end-use performance required in dual-ovenable containers.

Abstract: A foamable thermal insulating barrier coating produced from an aqueous acrylic based latex emulsion and an unencapsulated chemical blowing agent for coating paper and paperboard and especially suitable for coating one or both sides of cupstock to retain heat and to provide moisture and grease resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising three major components as follows:(a) at least one polyolefin modified by a chemically reactive functional group such as a carboxylic acid or its derivatives including anhydride, acid chloride, isocyanate, oxazoline, epoxide, amine and hydroxide;(b) at least one other polymer prepared from one or more of the following: ethylene, propylene, butylene, isobutylene, octene-1, 4 methyl pentene-1, hexene-1 or mixtures; and(c) at least one olefinic elastomer, including elastomeric ethylene-propylene copolymers, elastomeric ethylene-propylene terpolymers, polyisoprene, polyisobutylene, ethylene-propylene copoloymer rubber, polybutadiene, natural rubber, elastomeric polyesters, polyurethane elastomers, polyamide elastomers and mixtures.

Abstract: A halogen-free filled elastomer blend composition, containing at least two elastomers from the group: elastomeric ethylene-propylene copolymers and terpolymers, polyamide elastomers, elastomeric polyesters, isobutylene polymers, polyurethane elastomers, acrylic elastomers, natural rubber, polybutadiene and polyisoprene, as minor components, and a flame-retardant halogen-free inorganic filler as the major component.

Abstract: A thermoplastic pelletizable polymer composition comprising an oligomer or degraded polyolefin and an olefinic elastomer. Optionally, the composition can also include a polyolefin thermoplastic polymer. The composition, when converted to a film or fabric meets the criteria or drapability, low hardness on the Shore A scale, high melt flow and reprocessability.

Abstract: Composite structures incorporating resin blends that are strong adhesives to various substrates and especially to polar substrates. The blends comprise (a) a graft copolymer of a polyethylene backbone grafted with at least one grafting monomer comprising one or more polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids or acid derivatives such as acid anhydrides, acid esters, salts, amides, imides and the like, (b) a LDPE, a linear low density polyethylene, or an ethylene-unsaturated ester copolymer, and (c) a poly (.alpha.-olefin).

Abstract: Resin blends that are strong adhesives to various substrates and especially to polar substrates. These blends comprise (a) a graft copolymer of a polyethylene backbone grafted with at least one grafting monomer comprising one or more polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids or acid derivatives such as acid anhydrides, acid esters, salts, amides, imides and the like, (b) a LDPE, a linear low density polyethylene, or an ethylene-unsaturated ester copolymer and (c) a poly (.alpha.-olefin).

Abstract: Composite structures comprising one or more substrates and an adhesive blend adhered thereto. The blend is strongly adhesive to various substrates and especially to various polar substrates. The blend comprises a blend of a graft copolymer of a linear low density polyethylene backbone grafted with at least one grafting monomer which is one or more polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids or anhydrides thereof, blended with a polyolefin blending resin. The disclosure also includes methods of adhering the blend to one or more substrates.

Abstract: Composites of matter having properties that make them strong adhesives to various substrates, especially to polar substrates. These adhesive blends comprise medium density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene and a high density polyethylene grafted with or containing in its main chain unsaturated or saturated carboxylic acids or derivatives. The disclosure also includes composite structures having one or more substrates with the adhesive blend adhered thereto and to methods of making these composites.

Abstract: Composites of matter having properties that make them strong adhesives to various substrates, especially to polar substrates. These adhesive blends comprise medium density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene and a high density polyethylene grafted with or containing in its main chain unsaturated or saturated carboxylic acids or derivatives. The disclosure also includes composite structures having one or more substrates with the adhesive blend adhered thereto and to methods of making these composites.

Abstract: Compositions of matter having properties that make them strong adhesives to various substrates and especially to various polar substrates. These compositions comprise blends of graft copolymer of a linear low density polyethylene backbone grafted with at least one grafting monomer comprising one or more of polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids or the anhydrides of such acids, blended with a blending polyolefin resin. The disclosure also includes composite structures comprising one or more substrates and a blend of the above as the adhesive in contact with the substrate or substrates. The disclosure also includes the process or method that uses these blends for combining one or moe substrates.

Abstract: Compositions of matter having properties that make them strong adhesives to various substrates and especially for adhering polypropylene and polyethylene to various polar substrates. These compositions comprise blends of a graft copolymer of a polyethylene backbone grafted with at least one grafting monomer comprising one or more of polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids or the anhydrides of such acids blended with a blending resin that is a mixture of one or more high density polyethylenes, one or more linear low density polyethylenes and one or more polypropylenes. The disclosure also includes composite structures comprising one or more substrates and a blend of the above as the adhesive in contact with the substrate or substrates and the method of preparing these composite structures.

Abstract: Compositions of matter having properties that make them strong adhesives to various substrates and especially for adhering polypropylene and polyethylene to various polar substrates. These compositions comprise blends of a graft copolymer of a polyethylene backbone grafted with at least one grafting monomer comprising one or more of polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids of the anhydrides of such acids blended with a blending resin that is a mixture of one or more high density polyethylenes, one or more linear low density polyethylenes and one or more polypropylenes. The disclosure also includes composite structures comprising one or more substrates and a blend of the above as the adhesive in contact with the substrate or substrates and the method of preparing these composite structures.