Abstract: Artificial turf filaments formed from polyethylene are provided that can have desirable properties. In one aspect, an artificial turf filament comprises a composition comprising a first composition, wherein the first composition comprises at least one ethylene-based polymer and wherein the first composition comprises a MWCDI value greater than 0.9, and a melt index ratio (I10/I2) that meets the following equation: I10/I2?7.0?1.2×log (I2).

Abstract: Artificial turf system (10) including a primary backing layer (12) and a shock absorption component (20). The primary backing layer (12) has a plurality of artificial turf yarns (14) projecting upwardly from the primary backing layer (12). The shock absorption component (20) is composed of a sheet of three-dimensional random loop material 3DRLM (30). The sheet of 3DRLM (30) is in contact with the primary backing layer (12). The shock absorption component (20) includes (i) a cushioning layer (40) and (ii) a shockpad (50). The 3DRLM (30) in the cushioning layer (40) has an apparent density that is greater than the apparent density of the 3DRLM (30) in the shockpad (50).

Abstract: A microporous film comprising: 75 wt. % or greater of a high density polyethylene resin having a density of 0.957 g/cc-0.970 g/cc, a melt index of from 0.2 to 10 g/10 minutes, a molecular weight distribution, Mw,cc/Mn,cc, of greater than or equal to 6.0, and a Mz,abs of greater than or equal to 500,000 g/mol, wherein the microporous film is oriented in the machine direction and exhibits a normalized water vapor transmission rate greater than 50 g mil/(100 in2·day).

Abstract: A microporous film comprising: 75 wt. % or greater of a high density polyethylene resin having a density of 0.957 g/cc-0.970 g/cc, a melt index of from 0.2 to 10 g/10 minutes, a molecular weight distribution, Mw,cc/Mn,cc, of greater than or equal to 6.0, and a Mz,abs of greater than or equal to 500,000 g/mol, wherein the microporous film is oriented in the machine direction and exhibits a normalized water vapor transmission rate greater than 50 g mil/(100 in2·day).

Abstract: An artificial turf filament comprising an ethylene-based polymer, wherein the ethylene-based polymer comprises greater than 50 wt. % of the units derived from ethylene and less than 30 wt. % of the units derived from one or more alpha-olefin co monomers.

Abstract: Artificial turf filaments formed from polyethylene are provided that can have desirable properties. In one aspect, an artificial turf filament comprises a composition comprising a first composition, wherein the first composition comprises at least one ethylene-based polymer and wherein the first composition comprises a MWCDI value greater than 0.9, and a melt index ratio (I10/I2) that meets the following equation: I10/I2?7.0?1.2×log (I2).

Abstract: Breathable films formed from polyethylene are provided that can have desirable properties. In one aspect, a breathable film comprises a layer formed from a composition comprising a first composition, wherein the first composition comprises at least one ethylene-based polymer and wherein the first composition comprises a MWCDI value greater than 0.9, and a melt index ratio (I10/I2) that meets the following equation: I10/I2?7.0?1.2×log(I2).

Abstract: Described are dye fixative agents, comprising an ether compound, including salts, of Formula I: wherein, R1 is, independently at each occurrence, C1-C6 alkyl; R2 and R3, are, independently at each occurrence, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl; and X is, independently at each occurrence, Cl, Br, or I.

Abstract: The hydration of clays and shale in drilling operations may be inhibited by employing an aqueous based drilling fluid comprising a shale hydration inhibition agent having the formula: (I), R is an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbons; R1 may be the same or different than R and is an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbons or a hydroxy alkyl group comprising n number of carbons wherein n is an integer from 1 to 10 and n?1 hydroxyl groups; R2 is an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbons; R3 may be the same or different than R2 and is an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbons or a hydroxy alkyl group comprising n number of carbons wherein n is an integer from 1 to 10 and n?1 hydroxyl groups, with the proviso that R3 is not the same as R1; and X is an anion. The shale hydration inhibition agent should be present in the aqueous based drilling fluid in sufficient concentration to reduce the reactivity, such as swelling, of clays and shale when exposed to water-based drilling fluids.

Abstract: Described are dye fixative agents, comprising an ether compound, including salts, of Formula I: wherein, R1 is, independently at each occurrence, C1-C6 alkyl; R2 and R3, are, independently at each occurrence, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl; and X is, independently at each occurrence, Cl, Br, or I.

Abstract: Described are dye fixative agents, comprising an ether compound, including salts, of Formula I: wherein, R1 is, independently at each occurrence, C1-C6 alkyl; R2 and R3, are, independently at each occurrence, optionally substituted C6 alkyl; and X is, independently at each occurrence, CI, Br, or I.

Abstract: The hydration of clays and shale in drilling operations may be inhibited by employing an aqueous based drilling fluid comprising a shale hydration inhibition agent having the formula wherein R is an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbons, R1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbons, and X is an anion. The shale hydration inhibition agent should be present in the aqueous based drilling fluid in sufficient concentration to reduce the reactivity, such as swelling, of clays and shale when exposed to water-based drilling fluids.

Abstract: Described are novel monocationic polyhydroxyl compounds and their uses in personal care compositions.

Abstract: Described are dye fixative agents, comprising an ether compound, including salts, of Formula I: wherein, R1 is, independently at each occurrence, C1-C6 alkyl; R2 and R3, are, independently at each occurrence, optionally substituted C6 alkyl; and X is, independently at each occurrence, CI, Br, or I.

Abstract: The hydration of clays and shale in drilling operations may be inhibited by employing an aqueous based drilling fluid comprising a shale hydration inhibition agent having the formula: (I), R is an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbons; R1 may be the same or different than R and is an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbons or a hydroxy alkyl group comprising n number of carbons wherein n is an integer from 1 to 10 and n-1 hydroxyl groups; R2 is an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbons; R3 may be the same or different than R2 and is an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbons or a hydroxy alkyl group comprising n number of carbons wherein n is an integer from 1 to 10 and n-1 hydroxyl groups, with the proviso that R3 is not the same as R1; and X is an anion. The shale hydration inhibition agent should be present in the aqueous based drilling fluid in sufficient concentration to reduce the reactivity, such as swelling, of clays and shale when exposed to water-based drilling fluids.

Abstract: Described are novel dicationic polyhydroxyl compounds and their uses in personal care compositions.

Abstract: The hydration of clays and shale in drilling operations may be inhibited by employing an aqueous based drilling fluid comprising a shale hydration inhibition agent having the formula wherein R is an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbons, R1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbons, and X is an anion. The shale hydration inhibition agent should be present in the aqueous based drilling fluid in sufficient concentration to reduce the reactivity, such as swelling, of clays and shale when exposed to water-based drilling fluids.

Abstract: Described are novel monocationic polyhydroxyl compounds and their uses in personal care compositions.

Abstract: Described are novel dicationic polyhydroxyl compounds and their uses in personal care compositions.

Abstract: Alkylammonium halides of the formula are described wherein the alkylammonium halide is prepared by reacting an alkylamine hydrohalide salt and its corresponding free amine with at least two equivalents of an epihalohydrin.