Abstract: The present invention relates to an article and a method for its preparation; the article comprises a cured polymeric film superposing paper or paperboard. The polymeric film is derived from a dispersion which comprises: a) a dispersant which is a copolymer with an acid value of 130 or less, comprising structural units of ethylene and a carboxylic acid monomer, wherein the copolymer has a melt flow index in the range of from 50 to 2000 g/10 min at 190° C./2.16 kg; wherein the weight-to-weight ratio of structural units of ethylene to carboxylic acid monomer is in the range of from 95:5 to 70:30; and wherein the dispersant has a concentration in the range of from 9 to 50 weight percent based on the weight of polymer solids in the dispersion; b) a base polymer comprising non-functionalized ethylene-co-alkene copolymers, wherein the weight-to-weight ratio of the structural units of ethylene to alkene is in the range of from 99.8:0.

Abstract: A drag reducing agent that includes a polymer composed of one or more C6-C14 ?-olefin monomers, which polymer comprises a residual amount of zirconium and has an absolute weight average molecular weight (Mw(Abs)) greater than 1,300,000 g/mol and a Mw(Abs)/Mn(Abs) from 1.3 to 3.0, and that includes a liquid carrier that includes at least water.

Abstract: A process for preparing a waterborne dispersion of a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive base includes the use of a solventless polyorganosiloxane pellet containing a polyorganosilicate resin and a polyorganosiloxane gum. The waterborne dispersion of the silicone pressure sensitive adhesive base can be combined with a free radical initiator, and dried and cured to form a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A process for preparing a waterborne dispersion of a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive base includes the use of a solventless polyorganosiloxane pellet containing a polyorganosilicate resin and a polyorganosiloxane gum. The waterborne dispersion of the silicone pressure sensitive adhesive base can be combined with a free radical initiator, and dried and cured to form a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a) polyisobutylene particles; and b) polyolefin particles, which are polyethylene or polypropylene particles, wherein the weight-to-weight ratio of the polyisobutylene particles to the polyolefin particles is in the range of from 20:80 to 80:20. The composition of the present invention is useful for making coatings on paper or paperboard substrates with excellent moisture barrier and tack properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article comprising a film affixed to a paper or paperboard substrate, wherein the film comprises a polyisobutylene and a polyolefin wherein the film has a thickness in the range of from about 3 ?m to 20 ?m. The article of the present invention is useful for providing desirable moisture barrier and tack properties.

Abstract: A coated film having improved optical properties and increased recyclability properties comprising a combination of: (a) at least one film layer of a recyclable polyolefin; and (b) at least one recyclable coating layer disposed on at least a portion of the surface of one side of the at least one film layer of the recyclable polyolefin such that the at least one coating layer provides the coated film with an increase gloss at 60°, a reduced haze, an increase in clarity; and a recyclability property.

Abstract: A fabric care formulation is provided, comprising: a liquid carrier; and a plurality of composite opacifier particles, wherein the composite opacifier particles comprise metal oxide particles that are partially or completely encapsulated by a wax; wherein the metal oxide particles are selected from the group consisting of zinc oxide, titanium oxide and mixtures thereof; wherein the metal oxide particles have a z average particle size of >100 nm as measured by dynamic light scattering; wherein the wax has a melting point temperature of 45 to 110° C.; and wherein the composite opacifier particles have a z average particle size of >100 nm to 2,000 nm as measured by dynamic light scattering.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article comprising metal coated with an aqueous dispersion of polyolefin particles as well as metal coated with a polyolefin film arising from this dispersion. More particularly the polyolefin particles of the present invention are predominantly polypropylene particles.

Abstract: An aqueous personal care rinse off composition is provided, comprising: a dermatologically acceptable aqueous vehicle; a dermatologically acceptable cleaning surfactant; and a plurality of composite opacifier particles, wherein the composite opacifier particles comprise metal oxide particles that are partially or completely encapsulated by a wax; wherein the metal oxide particles are selected from the group consisting of zinc oxide, titanium oxide and mixtures thereof; wherein the metal oxide particles have a z average particle size of >100 nm as measured by dynamic light scattering; wherein the wax has a melting point temperature of 50 to 110° C.; and wherein the composite opacifier particles have a z average particle size of >100 nm to 2,000 nm as measured by dynamic light scattering.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. In an embodiment, the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes (A) an acrylic dispersion composed of particles of (i) an acrylic-based polymer with a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than -20° C., and (ii) a surfactant. The water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition also includes (B) an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) dispersion comprising (i) particles of an ethylene and vinyl acetate copolymer having from 10 wt% to less than 50 wt% vinyl acetate comonomer, and (ii) a dispersant. Further disclosed are articles with the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. In an embodiment, the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes (A) an acrylic dispersion composed of particles of (i) an acrylic-based polymer with a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than -20° C., and (ii) a surfactant. The water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition also includes (B) an ethylene ester dispersion composed of (i) particles of an ethylene ester copolymer having from 1 wt % to less than 50 wt% acrylate comonomer, and (ii) a dispersant. Further disclosed are articles with the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. In an embodiment, the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes (A) an acrylic dispersion composed of particles of (i) an acrylic-based polymer with a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than ?20° C., and (ii) a surfactant. The water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition also includes (B) an ethylene-based polymer dispersion comprising an ethylene and vinyl acetate copolymer and an ethylene acid copolymer. Further disclosed are articles with the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. In an embodiment, the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes (A) an acrylic dispersion composed of particles of (i) an acrylic-based polymer with a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than ?20° C., and (ii) a surfactant. The water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition also includes (B) an ethylene acid dispersion composed of (i) particles of an ethylene acid copolymer having from 3 wt % to less than 50 wt % acid comonomer and a melt index from 1 g/10 min to 100 g/10 min, and (ii) at least one of a dispersant or a neutralizing agent. Further disclosed are articles with the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

Abstract: A method for reducing an amount of a contaminant in a thermoplastic polymer comprising shearing a combination comprising a contaminated thermoplastic polymer in melt form, water, and a dispersing agent where the shearing causes a portion of the contaminant to be removed from the contaminated thermoplastic polymer (e.g. moved into an aqueous phase with the water or into another separate phase from the water and the polymer), and after shearing, separating the thermoplastic from the aqueous phase to recover thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: A continuous process for producing a polyurea concentrate or powder. The process includes combing at least one amine and an isocayante in the presence of a liquid diluent or a base oil in a rotor stator mixer. The concentrate comprises a polyurea in a base oil wherein the concentration of from about 20 weight percent to about 50, or 40 or 35 or 30 weight percent of polyurea based on total weight of grease thickener. The powder has particle size of 2 to 400 microns. This concentrate or powder can then be formulated by grease manufacturers to the desired final properties without the need for handling of the isocyanate and amine raw materials.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electrochemical cell. In an embodiment, the electrochemical cell includes a separator disposed between an optional anode and an optional cathode. The separator includes (A) a porous substrate and (B) a porous coating layer on the substrate. The porous substrate (A) is composed of an olefin-based polymer having a melting point, Tm, greater than 130° C. The porous coating layer (B) has a melting temperature from 80° C. to 110° C. The porous coating layer (B) is composed of a plurality of microparticles, and an optional binding agent. The microparticles have an average particle size from 0.3 microns to 1.5 microns. The microparticles are composed of (i) an ethylene-based polymer, having (a) a density from 0.90 g/cc to less than 0.94 g/cc, (b) a Tm from 90° C. to 120° C., (c) a melt index from 30 g/10 min to 600 g/10 min. The microparticles also include (ii) a dispersant composed of a C14-C40 aliphatic fatty acid.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a coated container device, and method of making the same. The coated container device according to the instant invention comprises: (1) a metal substrate; and (2) one or more crosslinked coating layers associated with the metal substrate, wherein the one or more crosslinked coating layers are derived from the application of one or more aqueous dispersions to at least one surface of the metal substrate, and wherein the one or more aqueous dispersion comprise: (a) one or more a base polymer; (b) one or more a stabilizing agent; (c) optionally one or more neutralizing agents, (d) one or more crosslinking agents; and (e) water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article and a method for its preparation; the article comprises a cured polymeric film superposing paper or paperboard. The polymeric film is derived from a dispersion which comprises: a) a dispersant which is a copolymer with an acid value of 130 or less, comprising structural units of ethylene and a carboxylic acid monomer, wherein the copolymer has a melt flow index in the range of from 50 to 2000 g/10 min at 190° C./2.16 kg; wherein the weight-to-weight ratio of structural units of ethylene to carboxylic acid monomer is in the range of from 95:5 to 70:30; and wherein the dispersant has a concentration in the range of from 9 to 50 weight percent based on the weight of polymer solids in the dispersion; b) a base polymer comprising non-functionalized ethylene-co-alkene copolymers, wherein the weight-to-weight ratio of the structural units of ethylene to alkene is in the range of from 99.8:0.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous compositions for making damage tolerant coatings comprising a blend of (i) from 2 to 30 wt. %, based on the total weight of solids in the composition, of an acid or anhydride functionalized polyolefin dispersion having an average particle size of from 0.2 to 5 microns, and (ii) a film forming dispersion of one or more epoxy resins chosen from epoxy resins having an epoxy equivalent weight (EEW) of from 150 to 4,000 having an average particle size of from 0.2 to 1.0 microns, wherein the polyolefin dispersion is stabilized with from 2 to 8 wt. %, based on the total weight of solids in the composition, one or more anionic surfactants, such as a sulfate containing surfactant, and, further wherein, the compositions have a pH of from 3 to 8.