Abstract: The teachings herein are directed to multi-layered articles, methods for making the multi-layered articles, and polymeric compositions for the multi-layered articles. The multi-layered article includes a substrate layer and an overmolded cover layer. The substrate layer preferably is a polymeric composition including about 55 weight percent or less (preferably about 50 weight percent or less) polycarbonate, a styrene containing polymer, and an impact modifier. The cover layer preferably includes a polyurethane, a polyurea, or both. The substrate preferably forms a durable bond to the cover layer that maintains adhesion even after aging (e.g., heat, thermal cycling, UV light, visible light, humidity, climate aging, or any combination thereof).

Abstract: Compositions comprising long fibers dispersed in a thermoplastic polymer matrix containing one or more styrenic polymers, moldable compositions derived from the compositions and molded products prepared based on such compositions. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the long fibers dispersed in a thermoplastic polymer matrix containing one or more styrenic polymers, along with moldable compositions and molded products thereof.

Abstract: The teachings herein are directed to multi-layered articles, methods for making the multi-layered articles, and polymeric compositions for the multi-layered articles. The multi-layered article includes a substrate layer and a cover layer. The substrate layer preferably is a polymeric composition including a polycarbonate, a styrene containing polymer and an acicular filler. The substrate preferably forms a durable bond to the cover layer that maintains adhesion even after heat and climate aging.

Abstract: The teachings herein are directed to multi-layered articles, methods for making the multi-layered articles, and polymeric compositions for the multi-layered articles. The multi-layered article includes a substrate layer and an overmolded cover layer. The substrate layer preferably is a polymeric composition including about 55 weight percent or less (preferably about 50 weight percent or less) polycarbonate, a styrene containing polymer, and an impact modifier. The cover layer preferably includes a polyurethane, a polyurea, or both. The substrate preferably forms a durable bond to the cover layer that maintains adhesion even after aging (e.g., heat, thermal cycling, UV light, visible light, humidity, climate aging, or any combination thereof).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polyolefin compositions containing high concentrations of reinforcing fibers. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparing such compositions from water based polyolefin dispersions. The present disclosure also relates to the preparation of compositions containing a desired level of reinforcing fibers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymeric article comprising a blend of (a) a first polymeric component; (b) a second polymeric component the second polymeric component including an ?-olefin multilock interpolymer present in the amount of about 20 percent or less by weight of the second polymeric component; and (c) at least one reinforcement material; wherein the concentration of the second polymeric component is greater than about 20 wt. % based on the total concentration of the first polymeric component and the second polymeric component. The polymeric articles desirably have one or more of the following characteristics: a soft touch feel, a low gloss appearance, or a high surface durability.

Abstract: Compositions comprising long fibers dispersed in a thermoplastic polymer matrix containing one or more styrenic polymers, moldable compositions derived from the compositions and molded products prepared based on such compositions. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the long fibers dispersed in a thermoplastic polymer matrix containing one or more styrenic polymers, along with moldable compositions and molded products thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymeric article comprising a blend of (a) a first polymeric component; (b) a second polymeric component the second polymeric component including an ?-olefin multilock interpolymer present in the amount of about 20 percent or less by weight of the second polymeric component; and (c) at least one reinforcement material; wherein the concentration of the second polymeric component is greater than about 20 wt. % based on the total concentration of the first polymeric component and the second polymeric component. The polymeric articles desirably have one or more of the following characteristics: a soft touch feel, a low gloss appearance, or a high surface durability.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymeric article comprising a blend of (a) a first polymeric component; (b) a second polymeric component, the second polymeric component including an ?-olefin multiblock interpolymer present in the amount of about 20 percent or less by weight of the second polymeric component; and (c) at least one reinforcement material; wherein the concentration of the second polymeric component is greater than about 20 wt. % based on the total concentration of the first polymeric component and the second polymeric component. The polymeric articles desirably have one or more of the following characteristics: a soft touch feel, a low gloss appearance, or a high surface durability.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymeric article comprising a blend of (a) a first polymeric component; (b) a second polymeric component, the second polymeric component including a propylene elastomer or a substantially linear or linear ethylene polymer; and (c) at least one reinforcement material. The polymeric articles desirably have one or more of the following characteristics: a soft touch feel, low gloss appearance, or a high surface durability.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymeric article comprising a blend of (a) a first polymeric component; (b) a second polymeric component, the second polymeric component including a propylene elastomer or a substantially linear or linear ethylene polymer; and (c) at least one reinforcement material. The polymeric articles desirably have one or more of the following characteristics: a soft touch feel, low gloss appearance, or a high surface durability.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymeric article comprising a blend of (a) a first polymeric component; (b) a second polymeric component, the second polymeric component including a propylene elastomer or a substantially linear or linear ethylene polymer; and (c) at least one reinforcement material. The polymeric articles desirably have one or more of the following characteristics: a soft touch feel, a low gloss appearance, or a high surface durability.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymeric article comprising a blend of (a) a first polymeric component; (b) a second polymeric component, the second polymeric component including an ?-olefin multiblock interpolymer present in the amount of about 20 percent or less by weight of the second polymeric component; and (c) at least one reinforcement material; wherein the concentration of the second polymeric component is greater than about 20 wt. % based on the total concentration of the first polymeric component and the second polymeric component. The polymeric articles desirably have one or more of the following characteristics: a soft touch feel, a low gloss appearance, or a high surface durability.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymeric article comprising a blend of (a) a first polymeric component; (b) a second polymeric component, the second polymeric component including a propylene elastomer or a substantially linear or linear ethylene polymer; and (c) at least one reinforcement material. The polymeric articles desirably have one or more of the following characteristics: a soft touch feel, a low gloss appearance, or a high surface durability.

Abstract: Disclosed are propylene compositions comprising a propylene polymer, a substantially linear ethylene polymer, linear ethylene polymer or combinations thereof, a low molecular weight polymer and optionally a filler. Said propylene polymer compositions have improved processability with a good balance of stiffness and toughness and demonstrate improved scratch resistance in injection molded articles.

Abstract: Process for production of a long fiber glass-filled ABS comprising (a) forming a long glass fiber master-batch by adding a long glass fiber to a high flow styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymer and (U) blending the master-batch with meat mass ABS resin. A molded article demonstrating High dimensional stability, good impact, strength anal heat performance is obtained.

Abstract: A process is employed to formed a reinforced polymeric material and articles having the reinforced polymeric material. The process typically forms a masterbatch of polymeric material and reinforcement material and combines the masterbatch with secondary materials that include a second polymeric material. The process is particularly applicable to styrenic polymers.