Abstract: An article contains a polymeric foam board having a primary surface and an intumescent coating on a primary surface of the polymeric foam board, the intumescent coating containing a polymeric binder, expandable graphite particles, a phosphorous material and a boron-containing compound and wherein the article is free of an object that is in contact with the intumescent coating and that sandwiches the intumescent coating between it and the polymeric foam board and wherein the intumescent coating has a tensile elongation of at least 50 percent and less than 100 percent at 23 degrees Celsius as measured according to ISO 37, has a storage modulus of less than 1×106 Pascals at 250 degrees Celsius, is halogen-free, free of sodium silicate, free of polyurea elastomer, and free of formals of pentaerythritol and dipentaerythritol.

Abstract: A high performance liquid chromatography method used for dexrazoxane-related substances is provided, and in the method, a low-density bonding reversed-phase C18 chromatographic column resistant to pure water is employed; a gradient elution is carried out with mobile phase A and mobile phase B as eluents, the mobile phase A being a buffer, and the mobile phase B being an organic solvent; the volume percent of mobile phase A in eluents in a first stage of the gradient elution is not lower than 90%, and the duration of the first stage of the gradient elution ranges from 15˜30 minutes. By means of the analytical method, dexrazoxane is effectively separated from main impurities, and the qualities of the active pharmaceutical ingredients of dexrazoxane and the preparations thereof could be better controlled.

Abstract: An intumescent coating system contains: a polyol component; an isocyanate component; a latent crosslinker having two or more —NACH2OR groups, where A is selected from a group consisting of H and —CH2OR, and in each case R is independently selected from a group consisting of hydrocarbons having from one to four carbons, the latent crosslinker being present at a concentration of 30 weight-percent or more based on polyol weight; a boron component one weight-percent or more and 10 weight-percent or less based on total weight of the formulation; and expandable graphite at a concentration of 10 weight-percent or more and 50 weight-percent or less based on the total intumescent system weight; where the polyol and isocyanate are selected so that the reaction product at room temperature of the intumescent coating system components produces a coating having a tensile elongation of 40-percent or more as determined according to ISO 37.

Abstract: Methods and systems that can produce light weight reinforced thermoplastic articles are described. In some embodiments, a method includes heating and pressing a core layer and then cooling and pressing the core layer to maintain the thickness of the core layer during cooling. Automotive articles, building articles and recreational vehicle articles that can be produced using the methods and systems are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a benzophenone derivative and an aqueous copolymer dispersion comprising the benzophenone derivative. This invention also relates to an aqueous coating composition comprising the aqueous copolymer dispersion. The benzophenone derivative provides better crosslinking efficiency and improvement to dirt pick up resistance performance.

Abstract: A highly thermally conductive composition is provided, such composition comprising: (A) An organopolysiloxane composition; (B) a filler treating agent; (C) a thermal stabilizer; and (D) thermally conductive filler mixture, comprising: (D-1) a small-particulate thermally conductive filler having a mean size of up to 3 ?m, (D-2) spherical aluminum nitride having a mean size of from 50 to 150 ?m, (D-3) boron nitride having a mean size of from 20 to 200 ?m.

Abstract: A suspension process for preparing an acetoacetyl functional polymer and the acetoacetyl functional polymer made from the process suitable for aldehyde abatement.

Abstract: Chemical foaming agents having p-toluenesulfonyl groups. Processes for preparing foamed polyolefin compositions using chemical foaming agents having p-toluenesulfonyl groups. Articles of manufacture containing formed polyolefins prepared using chemical foaming agents having p-toluenesulfonyl groups.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a foam composition comprising an olefin copolymer that comprises ethylene and an ?-olefin or propylene and an ?-olefin; an unneutralized carboxylated olefin copolymer; a crosslinking agent; and a blowing agent; where the foam composition is substantially free from neutralized carboxylated ethylene copolymer. Disclosed herein too is a method of manufacturing a foam composition comprising blending together an olefin copolymer that comprises ethylene and an ?-olefin or propylene and an ?-olefin; an unneutralized carboxylated olefin copolymer; a crosslinking agent; and a blowing agent to form the foam composition; where the foam composition is substantially free from neutralized carboxylated ethylene copolymer; heating the foam composition to activate the blowing agent to form a foam; and crosslinking the foam.

Abstract: The coextruded multilayer film has at least two layers, including a sealant layer and a second layer in contact with the sealant layer. The sealant layer contains (A) a first ethylene-based polymer having a density from 0.865 g/cc to 0.930 g/cc and a melt index from 0.5 g/10 min to 25 g/10 min; (B) an unsaturated primary fatty acid amide having a melting point of 100° C. or less; and (C) a saturated primary fatty acid amide having a melting point greater than 100° C. The unsaturated primary fatty acid amide and the saturated primary fatty acid amide have a weight ratio of from 3:1 to 1:6. The second layer contains a second ethylene-based polymer. The present disclosure also provides a laminate containing said sealant layer.

Abstract: A dexrabeprazole sodium compound includes crystal forms B and C. The crystal form B has good stability and flowability. The crystal form C is an anhydrous crystal form and has good stability and low hygroscopicity. The crystal forms are suitable for preparing a dexrabeprazole sodium preparation.

Abstract: Polyethylenimine coated polymeric beads comprising a polymer that comprises, based on the weight of the polymer, from 25% to 75% by weight of structural units of an acetoacetoxy or acetoacetamide functional monomer, and from 25% to 75% by weight of structural units of a polyvinyl monomer; the polyethylenimine having a number average molecular weight of 300 g/mol or more; the polyethylenimine coated polymeric beads having a specific surface area in the range of from 20 to 400 m2/g; a process of preparing the polyethylenimine coated polymeric beads; a gas filter device comprising the polyethylenimine coated polymeric beads as a filter medium; and a method of removing aldehydes from air containing aldehydes, comprising contacting the air with the polyethylenimine coated polymeric beads.

Abstract: A composition comprising the following components: A) an ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated diene interpolymer; B) a peroxide; C) at least one multi-vinyl cyclic siloxane selected from Structure 1 below: Structure 1, wherein n is an integer greater than, or equal to, 1; and each R1 is independently selected from the following: a (C2-C4) alkenyl, or a H2C?C(R1a)—C(?O)—O—(CH2)m—, and wherein R1a is H or methyl, and m is an integer from 1 to 4; and each R2 is independently selected from the following: H, a (C1-C4) alkyl, a (C2-C4) alkenyl, a phenyl, or a H2C?C(R1b)—C(?O)—O—(CH2)m—, wherein R1b is H or methyl, and m is an integer from 1 to 4.

Abstract: A polyolefin-and-poly (2-alkyl-2-oxazoline) formulation comprising (A) an olefin-based (co) polymer, (B) a poly (2-alkyl-2-oxazoline) (co) polymer, and (C) an antioxidant. Also a method of making the composition; a crosslinked polyolefin product made by curing the composition; manufactured articles comprising a shaped form of the inventive formulation or product; and methods of using the inventive formulation, product, or articles.

Abstract: The coextruded multilayer film has at least two layers, including a sealant layer and a second layer in contact with the sealant layer. The sealant layer contains (A) a first ethylene-based polymer having a density from 0.865 g/cc to 0.930 g/cc and a melt index from 0.5 g/10 min to 25 g/10 min; (B) an unsaturated primary fatty acid amide having a melting point of 100° C. or less; and (C) a saturated primary fatty acid amide having a melting point greater than 100° C. The unsaturated primary fatty acid amide and the saturated primary fatty acid amide have a weight ratio of from 3:1 to 1:6. The second layer contains a second ethylene-based polymer. The present disclosure also provides a laminate containing said sealant layer.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition comprising (A) an ethylene-based (co) polymer, (B) a styrenic unit-containing copolymer, and (C) a polyorganosiloxane. Also a method of making the composition; a crosslinked polyethylene product made by curing the composition; manufactured articles comprising a shaped form of the inventive composition or product; and methods of using the inventive composition, product, or articles.

Abstract: Composite articles that can resist discoloration or color changes are described. In some instances, the composite articles can include a compounded material that is substantially free of an antioxidant that changes from a first color to a second color upon exposure to an environment comprising an oxidizing agent. The composite articles can be flame retardant and may provide sound reduction as well.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising: (A) a polypropylene polymer; (B) a polyolefin elastomer; (C) an acetoacetyl functional polymer; (D) an optional additive component; and (E) an optional compatibilizer. The present disclosure also provides an article made from the composition.