Abstract: A vinyl halide polymer film is provided comprising barium sulfate filler and calcium carbonate filler. The film has a total filler content of at least about 60 phr, and the ratio of barium sulfate filler to calcium carbonate filler is from about 1:3 to about 3:1 by weight. These films exhibit exceptional strength, durability, emission and aesthetic performance properties. Significant manufacturing advantages are also observed.

Abstract: The invention provides a film that includes chloride-containing vinyl polymer and a stabilizer component, wherein the film has a 96-hour Volatile Organic Compound Emission Factor of no more than 1,000 ?g/m2/hour. The invention also provides a film that includes vinyl chloride polymer and a stabilizer component comprising a stabilizer and a diluent, wherein the diluent comprises a monohydric alcohol having 12 or more carbon atoms. Also described are methods of stabilizing a chloride-containing vinyl polymer film, a system for providing a low VOC releasing chloride containing vinyl polymer film, and methods of printing a chloride-containing vinyl polymer film.

Abstract: VOC components are retained within a substrate by coating the substrate with a composition to form an ionically crosslinked polymer matrix in a coating. Methods, compositions, coatings and articles that are coated are described.

Abstract: VOC components are retained within a substrate by coating the substrate with a composition to form an ionically crosslinked polymer matix in a coating. Methods, compositions, coatings and articles that are coated are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ink compositions and methods of making and using such ink compositions. More specifically, the present invention relates to environmentally friendly ink compositions that may be applied to a substrate. For example, ink compositions of the present invention may be applied to a substrate comprising volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for reduced emission of VOCs from the substrate. In another example, ink compositions of the present invention may provide desirable adhesion and/or coalescing properties using environmentally friendly component(s).

Abstract: The invention provides a film that includes chloride-containing vinyl polymer and a stabilizer component, wherein the film has a 96-hour Volatile Organic Compound Emission Factor of no more than 1,000 &mgr;g/m2/hour. The invention also provides a film that includes vinyl chloride polymer and a stabilizer component comprising a stabilizer and a diluent, wherein the diluent comprises a monohydric alcohol having 12 or more carbon atoms. Also described are methods of stabilizing a chloride-containing vinyl polymer film, a system for providing a low VOC releasing chloride containing vinyl polymer film, and methods of printing a chloride-containing vinyl polymer film.

Abstract: The invention provides a compounded mixture of a chloride-containing vinyl polymer and a stabilizer component, the stabilizer component including a stabilizer and a diluent, wherein the diluent includes a monohydric alcohol having 12 or more carbon atoms. Also provided is a method of compounding a chloride-containing vinyl polymer including the steps of (a) identifying a stabilizer component, (b) determining a Volatile Organic Compound Emission Factor for a chloride-containing vinyl polymer that includes the stabilizer component, and (c) using information determined in step b) to formulate a chloride-containing vinyl polymer composition that, when formulated, has a 96-hour Volatile Organic Compound Emission Factor of 1,000 &mgr;g/m2/hour or less.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition that includes a stabilizer and a diluent, the diluent including a monohydric alcohol having twelve or more carbon atoms. Also described is a method of making a stabilizer component for use in a vinyl chloride polymer, the method including combining a stabilizer and a diluent to form a stabilizer component, wherein the diluent is a monohydric alcohol having 12 or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrophobic, oleophobic and stain resistant fabric comprising a woven, non-woven, or knitted fabric substrate coated with a polymer system comprising a scrub resistant first layer and a second layer comprising a fluoropolymer bonded to the scrub resistant first layer. A method for producing a hydrophobic, oleophobic and stain resistant fabric including the steps of selecting a suitable fabric substrate and applying first layer to form a scrub resistant first layer; drying and curing the scrub resistant first layer; applying a fluoropolymer coating over the first layer to form a second layer; and drying and curing the second layer. Articles comprising a fabric as described herein are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydophobic, oleophobic and stain resistant fabric comprising a woven, non-woven, or knitted fabric substrate coated with a polymer system comprising a scrub resistant first layer at least partially penetrating the fabric substrate, the scrub resistant first layer including a polymer composition containing polymer compositional constituents similar to constituents on the fabric substrate; and a second layer comprising a fluoropolymer reacted to the surface of the scrub resistant first layer. A method for producing a hydophobic, oleophobic and stain resistant fabric including the steps of selecting a suitable fabric substrate and applying a base coating to form a scrub resistant first layer at least partially penetrating the fabric substrate; drying and curing the scrub resistant first layer; applying a fluoropolymer coating over the first layer to form a second layer; and drying and curing the second layer.