Abstract: Silicone-free extruded release liner for acrylic adhesives that is stable at high temperatures, has advantageous surface energy characteristics, has minimal impact on adhesive performance, and has minimal environmental impact comprising a composition that includes a thermoplastic polymer and a fluoroadditive represented by the structure (I), wherein X is a meta-substituted or a para-substituted benzene ring and each n is independently a whole number from 0 to 3, inclusive. Methods of preparing the composition, the fluoroadditive, and the release liner.

Abstract: Silicone-free extruded release liner for acrylic adhesives that is stable at high temperatures, has advantageous surface energy characteristics, has minimal impact on adhesive performance, and has minimal environmental impact comprising a composition that includes a thermoplastic polymer and a fluoroadditive represented by the structure (I), wherein X is a meta-substituted or a para-substituted benzene ring and each n is independently a whole number from 0 to 3, inclusive. Methods of preparing the composition, the fluoroadditive, and the release liner.

Abstract: Described herein is a thermoplastic core-sheath fiber. The thermoplastic core-sheath fiber comprises a core having a coextensive sheath layer disposed thereon, wherein the core comprises a first polymeric resin and an electrostatic charge enhancing additive, and the sheath layer comprising a second polymeric resin, with the proviso that if the second polymeric resin comprises poly(4-methyl-1-pentene), then the second polymeric resin does not comprise 100 wt % of poly(4-methyl-1-pentene). These thermoplastic core-sheath fibers can be used in filtering applications.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive article is described comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive in contact with the release layer. The release layer comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a block copolymer additive having the general structure: A[LB]n wherein A is a polyorganosiloxane block, L is a covalent bond or a divalent linking group B is independently a C16-C70 alkyl group, and n is at least 1. In other embodiments, compositions are described comprising a thermoplastic polymer the described block copolymer additive; as well as methods of making a release composition.

Abstract: Release layers that can be included in various adhesive tape products and release liners for adhesive layers are provided. The release layer is a cured reaction product of a curable release composition that contains i) a siloxane polymer having at least two hydrolyzable groups and having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1000 Daltons, ii) a crosslinker, iii) a silane additive, iv) a photoacid generator, and v) an optional silicate resin. The crosslinker is a compound of formula Si(OR5)4 or is a compound having at least two silyl groups of formula —Si(R4)x(OR5)3-x where R4 is alkyl or aryl, R5 is alkyl, and the variable xis an integer equal to 0 or 1. The silane additive is a compound having two silyl groups of formula —Si(R6)2(OR7) or a single silyl group of formula —Si(R10) (OR9)2 where R6 is alkyl or aryl, R7 is alkyl, R9 is alkyl, and R10 is alkyl or aryl.

Abstract: A melt additive compound has the general formula (I) wherein R represents a linear alkylene group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; n represents an integer from 1 to 4, inclusive; and Rf1 is represented by the general formula II wherein Rf represents a perfluorinated group having from 3 to 5 carbon atoms. Compositions comprising a thermoplastic polymer and the melt additive compound, methods of extruding them and extruded articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure provides partially fluorinated piperazine carboxamide compounds having terminal fluoroaliphatic groups and polysiloxane groups. This invention also relates to polymer compositions comprising the fluorochemical composition and shaped articles made from the thermoplastic composition. See Formula (I).

Abstract: Described herein is dioxolane-containing compound of formula (I) wherein (i) Rf1 and Rf2 are independently linear or branched perfluoroalkyi groups having with 1-8 carbon atoms and optionally comprise at least one catenated heteroatom, or (ii) Rf1 and Rf2 are bonded together to form a ring structure having 4-6 carbon atoms and optionally comprise one or more catenated heteroatoms; Rf2 is a linear or branched perfluoroalkyi groups having with 1-3 carbon atoms; and R4 and R5 are independently selected from H, F, Cl, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms, optionally wherein the alkyl group comprises at least one of: fluorine, chlorine, a hydroxyl group, or a catenated heteroatom; for use in cleaning compositions, as an electrolyte solvent, as a heat transfer fluid, or a vapor phase soldering fluid.

Abstract: A coextruded ribbon. The coextruded ribbon includes a first layer and an opposed second layer. The first layer includes a first side optionally having an adhesive thereon. The first layer further includes an opposed second side having a plurality of protrusions extending therefrom. The second layer includes a repellant material contacting the plurality of protrusions.

Abstract: A method of making an adhesive article comprises three steps. First, a backing is provided having first and second opposed major surfaces with respective first and second silicone release layers disposed thereon. The second silicone release layer further comprises organic solvent and a compound represented by the formula: R1 represents a monovalent, divalent, or trivalent hydrocarbon radical having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms or covalent bond. Rf represents a perfluorinated group having from 3 to 5 carbon atoms. X1 represents —NH— or a covalent bond. Second, an adhesive layer is disposed onto the first silicone release layer. Third, the adhesive layer is exposed to E-beam radiation within a process chamber containing oxygen to provide a crosslinked adhesive layer. An adhesive article made by the method and the compound are also disclosed.

Abstract: An adhesive article includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer with a release liner releasably adhered thereto. The release liner comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a first release agent represented by the formula: Each R1 represents a hydrocarbylene group having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms; each Rf independently represents a perfluorinated alkyl group of having 3 to 5 carbon atoms; and each X1 is —NH— or a covalent bond. Methods of making the adhesive articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making an adhesive article comprises three steps. First, a backing is provided having first and second opposed major surfaces with respective first and second silicone release layers disposed thereon. The second silicone release layer further comprises a compound represented by the formula: R1 represents a divalent hydrocarbon radical having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms or covalent bond. R2 represents a monovalent or divalent poly(dimethylsiloxane) moiety. X represents —NH— or a covalent bond. Rf represents a perfluorinated group having from 3 to 5 carbon atoms. y is 1 or 2. Second, an adhesive layer is disposed onto the first silicone release layer. Third, the adhesive layer is exposed to E-beam radiation within a process chamber containing oxygen to provide a crosslinked adhesive layer. An adhesive article made by the method and the compound are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making an adhesive article comprises three steps. First, the method includes providing a liner having first and second opposed major surfaces with respective first and second silicone release layers disposed thereon. The second silicone release layer comprises a partially cured hydrosilation-crosslinkable silicone mixture comprises a first silicone polymer having at least three Si—H groups and second silicone polymer have at least two vinyl, and has an extractables content of 5 to 25 weight percent. Second, an adhesive layer is disposed onto the first silicone release layer. Third, the adhesive layer is exposed to E-beam radiation within a process chamber thereby providing a crosslinked adhesive layer. The second silicone release layer is exposed to oxygen during crosslinking of the adhesive layer. Adhesive articles made according to the method also disclosed.

Abstract: A melt additive compound has the general formula (I) wherein R represents a linear alkylene group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; n represents an integer from 1 to 4, inclusive; and Rf1 is represented by the general formula II wherein Rf represents a perfluorinated group having from 3 to 5 carbon atoms. Compositions comprising a thermoplastic polymer and the melt additive compound, methods of extruding them and extruded articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein is dioxolane-containing compound of formula (I) wherein (i) Rf1 and Rf2 are independently linear or branched perfluoroalkyi groups having with 1-8 carbon atoms and optionally comprise at least one catenated heteroatom, or (ii) Rf1 and Rf2 are bonded together to form a ring structure having 4-6 carbon atoms and optionally comprise one or more catenated heteroatoms; Rf2 is a linear or branched perfluoroalkyi groups having with 1-3 carbon atoms; and R4 and R5 are independently selected from H, F, Cl, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms, optionally wherein the alkyl group comprises at least one of: fluorine, chlorine, a hydroxyl group, or a catenated heteroatom; for use in cleaning compositions, as an electrolyte solvent, as a heat transfer fluid, or a vapor phase soldering fluid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel partially fluorinated piperazine carboxamide compound, and polymer composition comprising the fluorinated compound and a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer. The polymer composition is useful in preparing shaped articles such as fibers and films which have desirable oil- and water repellency properties.

Abstract: Described are compounds of the formula: wherein RAryl is an aryl group; R1 is a linear or branched C2-C40 hydrocarbyl group; R2 is a C1-C4 alkyl; Rf is a perfluorinated group of having an average of 3 to 5 carbon atoms; and subscript x is 1 to 3.

Abstract: An adhesive article includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer with a release liner releasably adhered thereto. The release liner comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a first release agent represented by the formula: Each R1 represents a hydrocarbylene group having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms; each Rf independently represents a perfluorinated alkyl group of having 3 to 5 carbon atoms; and each X1 is —NH— or a covalent bond. Methods of making the adhesive articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making an adhesive article comprises three steps. First, a backing is provided having first and second opposed major surfaces with respective first and second silicone release layers disposed thereon. The second silicone release layer further comprises organic solvent and a compound represented by the formula: R1 represents a monovalent, divalent, or trivalent hydrocarbon radical having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms or covalent bond. Rf represents a perfluorinated group having from 3 to 5 carbon atoms. X1 represents —NH— or a covalent bond. Second, an adhesive layer is disposed onto the first silicone release layer. Third, the adhesive layer is exposed to E-beam radiation within a process chamber containing oxygen to provide a crosslinked adhesive layer. An adhesive article made by the method and the compound are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making an adhesive article comprises three steps. First, a backing is provided having first and second opposed major surfaces with respective first and second silicone release layers disposed thereon. The second silicone release layer further comprises a compound represented by the formula: R1 represents a divalent hydrocarbon radical having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms or covalent bond. R2 represents a monovalent or divalent poly(dimethylsiloxane) moiety. X represents —NH— or a covalent bond. Rf represents a perfluorinated group having from 3 to 5 carbon atoms. y is 1 or 2. Second, an adhesive layer is disposed onto the first silicone release layer. Third, the adhesive layer is exposed to E-beam radiation within a process chamber containing oxygen to provide a crosslinked adhesive layer. An adhesive article made by the method and the compound are also disclosed.