Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition comprising an amine-neutralized ethylene acid copolymer. These resin compositions copolymers may be characterized by enhanced adhesiveness and reduced crystallinity. Also provided are shaped articles, multilayer films or sheets, and laminate articles comprising the resin composition.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film or sheet having a thickness of about 1 mil (0.026 mm) to about 20 mils (0.51 mm) containing a surface embossed layer comprising a copolymer of alpha olefin(s) with alpha, beta ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid comonomer(s), ionomers derived therefrom and combinations thereof useful for making solar cell laminates, wherein the surface is embossed with a pattern which provides channels for de-airing, the channels having depth of about 20 microns or less, a width of about 30 microns to about 300 microns and spaced about 0.1 mm to about 1 mm apart, and use thereof in photovoltaic cells and the manufacture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved polymeric resin composition comprising units derived from ethylene, from about 20 wt % to about 30 wt % units derived from an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having from 3 to 8 carbons, and optionally an effective amount of at least one additive selected from the group consisting of hindered amine light stabilizers, UV light absorbers, and thermal stabilizers. Resins of the present invention are particularly suitable for preparing transparent laminates useful as glazing elements that provide a greater measure of safety than non-laminated glazing elements.

Abstract: The present invention is a glass laminate having sound attenuation properties that make it suitable for use as acoustic glazing in architectural applications and/or in vehicles.

Abstract: This invention is glass laminate article comprising a mar-resistant clearcoat. A laminate of the present invention resists scratches, and is easily repairable and even self-healable at temperatures above about 40° C.

Abstract: This invention is glass laminate article comprising a film which can block the transmission of infra red (IR) light. A laminate of the present invention comprises at least two sheets of a non-plasticized thermoplastic polymer which forms the outer layers of a three-layer IR-blocking laminate film.

Abstract: The present invention is a laminate comprising at least one layer of an polyallylamine-based coating that is and in direct contact with at least one other polymeric layer.

Abstract: Abrasion resistant polyester film useful in glazing structures having improved adhesion of the abrasion resistant coating to the polyester film are provided by applying an acrylic based primer composition to the polyester film and an overlying coating of a polysiloxane containing less than 23.times.10.sup.-6 mole per gram of alkali metal cations.

Abstract: A coating process and coating composition are disclosed wherein the coating is a silica sol and a polymerizable silane which have had their alkali metal cation content reduced to prevent blistering and loss of adhesion.

Abstract: A low smoke and flame-resistant fluoropolymer composition, useful as insulation in a plenum cable and comprised of a base polymer of ethylene units, tetrafluoroethylene and/or chlorotrifluoroethylene units, and fluorine-containing, non-telogenic termonomer units; a metal oxide; and a polytetrafluoroethylene drip suppressant.

Abstract: Presence of cuprous iodide or cuprous chloride provides protection to ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene polymers against thermal degradation.