Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprises or is produced from a biopolymer, an olefin copolymer, and an optional polymer wherein the biopolymer comprises repeat units derived from a glycoside. Also disclosed is an article comprising or produced from the composition.

Abstract: An ionomer composition comprises an ionomer that is the neutralized product of a precursor acid copolymer. The precursor acid copolymer comprises copolymerized units of an ?-olefin having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and about 20 to about 30 wt %, based on the total weight of the precursor acid copolymer, of copolymerized units of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms; a melt flow rate of about 10 to about 4000 g/10 min; and, when neutralized to a level of about 40% to about 90% and when comprising counterions that consist essentially of sodium cations, the precursor acid copolymer produces a sodium ionomer that has a melt flow rate of about 0.7 to about 25 g/10 min and a freeze enthalpy that is not detectable or that is less than about 3.0 j/g. Further provided are articles comprising the ionomer composition.

Abstract: A molded article comprises an ionomer composition and has improved optical properties. The ionomer composition comprises an ionomer that is produced by partially neutralizing a precursor acid copolymer ant that has a melt index of about 400 g/10 min or less. The precursor acid copolymer comprises copolymerized units of an a-olefin having 2 to 10 carbons and, based on the total weight of the precursor acid copolymer, about 19.5 to about 30 wt % of copolymerized units of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons.

Abstract: A multilayer structure comprises a surface layer, a substrate, and optionally additional layers wherein the surface layer comprises or is produced from a blend comprising an ionomer and a polyamide; the ionomer is or must be derived from at least three repeat units derived from ethylene, an ?,?-unsaturated C3-C8 carboxylic acid, and a dicarboxylic acid or its derivative; and the dicarboxylic acid or its derivative is maleic acid, fumaric acid, itaconic acid, maleic anhydride, fumaric anhydride, itaconic anhydride, maleic acid monoester, fumaric acid monoester, itaconic acid monoester, or combinations of two or more thereof.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed which comprises a mixture of a poly(trimethylene terephthalate) polymer composition, a nucleating agent, and an ethylene copolymer. Also disclosed in a method for reducing the melt viscosity of nucleated poly(trimethylene terephthalate) polymer composition.

Abstract: A multilayer film structure is disclosed which comprises at least a first layer made of a bio-based polymer composition; a tie layer comprising one or more ethylene copolymers and one or more inorganic fillers; and optionally at least one additional layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprises or is produced from a biopolymer, an olefin copolymer, and an optional polymer wherein the biopolymer comprises repeat units derived from a glycoside. Also disclosed is an article comprising or produced from the composition.

Abstract: A composition and an article therewith are disclosed wherein the composition comprises or is a blend that comprises, consists essentially of, consists of, or is produced from, about 1 to about 40, or about 5 to about 35, about 10 to about 30, or about 10 to about 20 or 25% of a polyamide and about 60 to about 99, about 65 to about 95, about 70 to about 90, or about 75 or 80 to about 90% of an ionomer, all based on the weight of the blend.

Abstract: An antistatic styrenic polymer compositions comprises 30 to 70 wt % of a styrenic polymer, 5 to 40 wt % of a potassium ionomer, 1 to 10 wt % of one or more polyols, and 2 to 20 wt % of an ethylene copolymer, based on the total weight of the styrenic polymer composition which, if compared with compositions of the state of the art, shows reduced dust absorption and improved mechanical performances. Also disclosed are articles made of the composition such as film or sheet including multilayer structure and items obtained by extrusion molding, coextrusion molding, injection molding, thermoform molding, compression molding or blow molding.

Abstract: A flame retardant, halogen-free polymer composition that is a blend of: (1) a polyolefin selected from (a) EVA containing 25-90% by weight ethylene and 10-75% by weight vinyl acetate, (b) LLDPE, (c) LDPE, (d) VLDPE, (e) HDPE, or mixtures thereof; (2) a coupling agent made from (f) about 10 to about 50% by weight of a copolymer of ethylene and about 1% by weight to about 15% by weight functional comonomer and (g) about 50% by weight to about 90% by weight of an ethylene-based polymer; and (3) an inorganic flame retardant filler.

Abstract: A composition and an article comprising or produced from the composition are disclosed. The composition comprises an ionomer and a reducing static charge-buildup amount of potassium ion wherein the ionomer is neutralized with sodium, zinc, or magnesium ions. The article can be a film including a multilayer film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing filled polypropylene compositions comprising mixing a dicarboxylic acid anhydride-grafted polypropylene resin and an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer or an ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymer with polypropylene, filler and optionally an elastomer. Also disclosed are compositions comprising a dicarboxylic acid anhydride-grafted polypropylene resin and an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer or an ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymer that can be used as compatibilizers or coupling agents allowing preparation of polypropylene compositions filled with, for example, glass fibers. The glass-filled resin composition exhibits excellent finishing properties, such as adhesion, coating properties, and printability, as well as improved rigidity and thermal properties.

Abstract: A dispenser (10) for use as applicator or evaporator of fluent products (20) in a multitude of applications is constituted as a series of thin layered sheets (30) that can be in credit card format, having one face (32) that is impermeable to the fluent product, and an opposite face (34) with a localized perforated area (40) through which the product can pass and that for many applications is covered by a material that absorbs the fluent product, for instance a woven or non-woven fabric. The thin layered sheet (30) encloses at least one volume of a fluent product contained in at least one generally flat reservoir (36) defined by fluid-tight heat-sealed layers (33-2, 34-1) joined by a frangible seal (60) that is rupturable by the application of pressure.

Abstract: Disclosed are high frequency-active blends comprising (a) copolymers of ethylene and maleic anhydride or its functional equivalents and (b) ethylene copolymers with polar comonomers such as ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymers and ethylene/(meth)acrylate/carbon monoxide terpolymers; and films, powders, multilayer structures, and articles prepared therefrom.

Abstract: Flame retardant polymer compositions, especially ionomer polymer compositions, are prepared using ethylene diamine phosphate and used as surface coverings and building materials.

Abstract: A foamable composition comprises at least about 50 wt % of a copolymer of ethylene and alkyl (meth)acrylate having a broad chemical composition distribution (CCD), and having a melt index between about 7 and about 30; about 2 to about 40 wt % of a polyolefin having a carboxylic acid or carboxylic acid anhydride functionality; about 1 to about 10 wt % of one or more foaming agents; and about 1 to about 5 wt % of one or more crosslinking agents. This foamable composition combines ease of processing with good foaming characteristics while avoiding unwanted characteristics, such as fogging.

Abstract: Polymer compositions that can be useful as sealants for peelably and/or permanently sealed packages are provided. The polymer compositions comprise at least one ethylene copolymer and at least one propylene polymer. Also provided are packages sealed with the compositions of the invention, and methods of making packages comprising the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Films comprising a liquid-absorbent layer with an adsorbed antimicrobial material and an impermeable layer are provided. The films can be suitable for preparation of tubular casings and shrinkbags such as casings for foodstuffs. Also disclosed are foodstuffs processed in the tubular casing comprising the antimicrobial material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising at least a copolymer of ethylene and an ?,?-unsaturated C3-C8 carboxylic acid, from about 10 to 99.9% neutralized with Lithium, and at least from about 0.01 wt % to about 2 wt % of a migrating antistatic agent. The invention also relates to films, sheet and molded articles comprising the above composition. The composition, film, sheet or molded article of the invention show good antistatic properties and preferably have a surface resistivity equal or less than 10E11. The composition, film, sheet or molded article of the invention can in particular be used as a protective transparent coating or layer on abrasion and scratch-exposed objects.

Abstract: A package and a packaging material have a fabric-like appearance and/or texture. The packaging material is a layered structure that comprises an underlayer selected from paper, card stock, polymer films, and the like, and an outer layer including one or more of a woven fabric, a non-woven fabric, and fibers. The underlayer and the outer layer are adjacent and adhere to each other. At least one surface internal or external to the packaging material is printed or treated, or is rendered opaque by pigmentation, or has a pattern or other marking that is visible from outside the package.