Abstract: Pipes are provided wherein comprising polyamide compositions having good hydrolysis resistance and that may optionally contain plasticizer. Such pipes are suited for applications transporting hydrocarbons. The pipes of the present invention may be in the form of flexible pipes.

Abstract: Marine umbilicals are provided comprising polyamide compositions having good hydrolysis resistance and that may optionally contain plasticizer.

Abstract: Polyamide compositions exhibiting superior hydrolysis resistance comprising copolyamide having a melting point that is less than or equal to about 240° C., at least about 30 ?eq/g of amine ends, and an inherent viscosity of at least about 1.2.

Abstract: Nail polish compositions comprising a water or alcohol soluble polyamide are described. The water or alcohol soluble polyamides are prepared from the reaction of adipic acid and certain ether diamines having a molecular weight of 148 to 396. The nail polish compositions can be either non-aqueous or aqueous, and can be in the form of color enamels, nail varnishes, nail lacquers, clear base coats, topcoats, and nail hardeners.

Abstract: Rubber-toughened and ionomer-toughened polyamide compositions are provided which exhibit decreased molecular weight in comparison with conventional systems but without compromising the toughness of the system. Processes for their preparation are also provided, in which excess organic acid is incorporated into the polyamide-functionalized rubber system.

Abstract: Marine umbilicals are provided comprising polyamide compositions having good hydrolysis resistance and that may optionally contain plasticizer.

Abstract: Polyamide compositions exhibiting superior hydrolysis resistance and pipes and other articles made therefrom are disclosed.

Abstract: Multilayered pipes are provided wherein at least one layer comprises polyamide compositions having good hydrolysis resistance and that may optionally contain plasticizer. Such pipes are suited for applications transporting hydrocarbons. The pipes of the present invention may be in the form of flexible pipes.

Abstract: Novel water soluble compositions of at least one polyamide and at least one nanoclay are provided which are suitable for casting into films, sheets, packaging materials and the like. Process for making such articles and a variety of end uses are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing thermoplastic polyamide compositions that exhibit decreased melt flow and similar physical properties in comparison with conventional systems, in which polyamide is melt-blended with at least one organic acid, and, optionally, one or more additional components, such that the organic acid has a melting point that is no lower than about 10° C. less than the onset temperature of the melting point endotherm of the polyamide. The process results in decreased levels of corrosion and erosion of standard processing equipment in comparison with other processes for decreasing the melt flow while maintaining the physical properties of thermoplastic polyamide compositions. Articles of manufacture made according to the instant process and composition described therein are also disclosed.