Abstract: The invention is directed at a polypropylene composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer, a plastomer and an inorganic filler. Furthermore, the invention is directed at an article comprising the polypropylene composition and the use of the polypropylene composition to improve the adhesion performance.

Abstract: The invention is directed at a polypropylene composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer, a plastomer and an inorganic filler. Furthermore, the invention is directed at an article comprising the polypropylene composition and the use of the polypropylene composition to improve the adhesion performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer, a mineral filler and a light stabilizers comprising a fatty acid derivative and a benzoate derivative. The polymer composition according to the present invention is applicable for automotive articles whereupon the undesired effect of stickiness is reduced significantly compared to automotive articles comprising conventional light stabilizers.

Abstract: Composition having a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 in the range of 15 to 30 g/10 min, said composition comprises a heterophasic propylene copolymer (H-PP1), a high melt flow polypropylene (HMF-PP), a styrenic block copolymer (SBC) and a mineral filler (F), wherein (a) the heterophasic propylene copolymer (H-PP1) has a xylene cold soluble (XCS) content measured according to ISO 6427 in the range of 22.0 to 50.0 wt.-% and comprises (a1) a polypropylene matrix (M1) and (a2) an elastomeric copolymer (E1) comprising units derived from propylene and ethylene and/or C4 to C12 ?-olefin, (b) the melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 of the high melt flow polypropylene (HMF-PP) is higher than the melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 of the heterophasic propylene copolymer (H-PP1), and (c) the high melt flow polypropylene (HMF-PP) has melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 of at least 40.0 g/10 min.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer, a mineral filler and a light stabilizer comprising a fatty acid derivative and a benzoate derivative. The polymer composition according to the present invention is applicable for automotive articles whereupon the undesired effect of the final odor is reduced significantly compared to automotive articles comprising conventional light stabilizers.

Abstract: Exterior automotive article comprising a composition comprising a polypropylene, an elastomeric copolymer, and a mineral filler, wherein said polypropylene (PP) has a comonomer content of equal or below 1.0 wt.-%, the comonomers are ethylene and/or at least one C4 to C20 a-olefin, and <2,1> erythro regiodefects of equal or more than 0.4 mol.-%, said elastomeric copolymer (EC) comprises units derived from ethylene and at least one C3 to C10 a-olefin, said composition (C) has a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) in the range of 5 to 80 g/10 min.

Abstract: Exterior automotive article comprising a composition comprising a polypropylene, an elastomeric copolymer, and a mineral filler, wherein said polypropylene (PP) has a comonomer content of equal or below 1.0 wt.-%, the comonomers are ethylene and/or at least one C4 to C20 a-olefin, and <2,1> erythro regiodefects of equal or more than 0.4 mol.-%, said elastomeric copolymer (EC) comprises units derived from ethylene and at least one C3 to C10 a-olefin, said composition (C) has a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) in the range of 5 to 80 g/lOmin.

Abstract: Automotive interior article comprising a composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO), and a fatty acid amide derivative of formula (I) wherein R1 is a C5 to C25 alkyl residue or C5 to C25 alkenyl residue, R2 is a long-chain organic residue containing at least 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Use of an inosilicate in a polymer composition to accomplish a headspace emission of all volatiles together of said polymer composition of equal or below 120 ?gC/g.

Abstract: Composition comprising polypropylene and (a) at least one phenolic antioxidant (A) (b) at least one hindered amine light stabilizer (B) (c) at least one slip agent (C) being a fatty acid amide, (d) a bisphenol A epoxy resin with an average molecular weight (Mw) below 2000 g/mol (D), and (e) talc (E).

Abstract: Composition having a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 in the range of 15 to 30 g/10 min, said composition comprises a heterophasic propylene copolymer (H-PP1), a high melt flow polypropylene (HMF-PP), a styrenic block copolymer (SBC) and a mineral filler (F), wherein (a) the heterophasic propylene copolymer (H-PP1) has a xylene cold soluble (XCS) content measured according to ISO 6427 in the range of 22.0 to 50.0 wt.-% and comprises (a1) a polypropylene matrix (M1) and (a2) an elastomeric copolymer (E1) comprising units derived from propylene and ethylene and/or C4 to C12 ?-olefin, (b) the melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 of the high melt flow polypropylene (HMF-PP) is higher than the melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 of the heterophasic propylene copolymer (H-PP1), and (c) the high melt flow polypropylene (HMF-PP) has melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 of at least 40.0 g/10 min.

Abstract: Crosslinked ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) is disclosed, as well as molded bodies made from the UHMW-PE and a process for making such UHMWE-PE.

Abstract: Use of an inosilicate in a polymer composition to accomplish a headspace emission of all volatiles together of said polymer composition of equal or below 120 ?gC/g.

Abstract: Automotive interior article comprising a polypropylene composition having a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) of 2.0 to 80.0 g/10 min, said polypropylene composition comprises (a) at least 25 wt.-% of a heterophasic polypropylene (H-PP1), (b) 10,000 to 550,000 ppm inosilicate, (c) 1000 to 5,000 ppm of phenolic antioxidants, and further wherein said heterophasic polypropylene (i) comprises a polypropylene matrix and an elastomeric copolymer, said elastomeric copolymer comprises units from .propylene and .ethylene and/or C4 to C20 ?-olefin (ii) has comonomer content of 8 to 30 wt.-% based on said heterophasic polypropylene, said comonomer is ethylene and/or at least one C4 to C20 ?-olefin, and (iii) has a xylene cold soluble (XCS) content measured according to ISO 6427 of 15.0 to 40.0 wt.-% based on the heterophasic polypropylene.

Abstract: A multiple reservoir or chambered implantable pumps is disclosed. The pump according to the present invention is particularly useful in allowing for multiple constant flow rates to be provided from an otherwise constant flow implantable pump. The pump is also useful in allowing for housing of multiple active substances. A multiple reservoir implantable pump is also disclosed, which has at least one chamber capable of providing a constant flow rate and at least one chamber capable of being utilized for patient controlled injections. Methods of providing active substances to patients utilizing such pumps are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multiple reservoir or chambered implantable pumps is disclosed. The pump according to the present invention is particularly useful in allowing for multiple constant flow rates to be provided from an otherwise constant flow implantable pump. The pump is also useful in allowing for housing of multiple active substances. A multiple reservoir implantable pump is also disclosed, which has at least one chamber capable of providing a constant flow rate and at least one chamber capable of being utilized for patient controlled injections.

Abstract: A method of determining a residence time distribution comprises mixing a molding batch (104) and a tracer (105), wherein the tracer has a ferroelectric curie temperature above 120° C., and transmitting the mixture through a capacitor (107). Further, the method comprises measuring a capacitance of the capacitor, and determining a residence time distribution based on the measured capacitance. In particular, the ferroelectric curie temperature of the tracer may be above 150° C. and preferably the ferroelectric curie temperature of the tracer is above 200° C.

Abstract: Composition comprising polypropylene and (a) at least one phenolic antioxidant (A) (b) at least one hindered amine light stabilizer (B) (c) at least one slip agent (C) being a fatty acid amide, (d) a bisphenol A epoxy resin with an average molecular weight (Mw) below 2000 g/mol (D), and (e) talc (E).

Abstract: An implantable infusion pump system is disclosed. The pump system preferably includes an implantable pump and a removable module. The module may provide for varying flow rates of fluid being dispensed from the pump or may provide for a constant flow rate of such fluid. In the case of varying flow rate capabilities, the module preferably includes one or more sensors to determine information relating to the flow rate, electronics for analyzing the flow rate information, and a mechanism for physically altering the flow rate. Methods of dispensing a medicament to a patient are also disclosed, as are variations of the pump system.

Abstract: A multiple reservoir or chambered implantable pumps is disclosed. The pump according to the present invention is particularly useful in allowing for multiple constant flow rates to be provided from an otherwise constant flow implantable pump. The pump is also useful in allowing for housing of multiple active substances. A multiple reservoir implantable pump is also disclosed, which has at least one chamber capable of providing a constant flow rate and at least one chamber capable of being utilized for patient controlled injections.