Abstract: The present invention is an improved polymeric resin composition comprising or consisting essentially of from about 70 wt % to about 79 wt % units derived from ethylene and from about 21 wt % to about 30 wt % units derived from an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having from 3 to 8 carbons. Resins of the present invention are particularly suitable for preparing transparent laminates useful as glazing elements that provide a greater measure of safety than non-laminated glazing elements. Laminates of the present invention have 3% haze or less without the addition of amines.

Abstract: Adhesives comprising up to about 40 wt % of an ionomer can be applied at low temperatures and exhibit good bond strength. The adhesives are particularly useful as elastic attachment adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved polymeric resin composition comprising or consisting essentially of from about 70 wt % to about 79 wt % units derived from ethylene and from about 21 wt % to about 30 wt % units derived from an ?, ?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having from 3 to 8 carbons. Resins of the present invention are particularly suitable for preparing transparent laminates useful as glazing elements that provide a greater measure of safety than non-laminated glazing elements. Laminates of the present invention have 3% haze or less without the addition of amines.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved polymeric resin composition comprising units derived from ethylene, from about 20 wt % to about 30 wt % units derived from an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having from 3 to 8 carbons, and optionally an effective amount of at least one additive selected from the group consisting of hindered amine light stabilizers, UV light absorbers, and thermal stabilizers. Resins of the present invention are particularly suitable for preparing transparent laminates useful as glazing elements that provide a greater measure of safety than non-laminated glazing elements.

Abstract: Moisture and gas permeable ionomeric films are described. The films described herein are obtained from blends of ionomers with an organic acid salt in the amount of at least about 5 wt %, and have MVTR greater than films obtained from conventional ionomers. Particularly preferred are the potassium salts of stearic, oleic, isostearic, and isooleic acids. Films comprising a liquid-absorbent ionomer film layer and an impermeable layer are provided. The films are suitable for preparation of tubular casings and shrinkbags, in particular, casings for smoked foodstuffs.

Abstract: Balloon catheter covers are elastic fabric structures of interconnected yarns, the structure having a high degree of stretch and recovery in the circumferential direction with little change in dimension in the longitudinal direction during multiple pressurization cycles over full range of inflation and deflation of the balloon catheter. The covers have longitudinal yarns positioned at about zero degrees to the balloon axis and reversibly-stretchable, circumferential yarns positioned at a high angle Ø to the axis.

Abstract: A nonwoven aramid staple fiber batt is needled into a woven aramid scrim which is overlayed with a thin mat of heat resistant microfiber to give marked improvement in hot gas filtration.

Abstract: A process for preparing subdenier fibers and structures thereof from isotropic polymer solutions is disclosed. The process comprises extruding a stream of the polymer solution into a chamber, introducing a pressurized gas into the chamber, directing the gas in the flow direction of and in surrounding contact with the stream within the chamber, passing both the gas and the stream into a zone of lower pressure at a velocity sufficient to attenuate the stream and fragment it into fibers, and contacting the fragmented stream in the zone with a coagulating fluid.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising an inorganic particle with a first coating providing antimicrobial properties and a second coating providing a protective function, method for preparing the same and uses; further processes for producing polymeric articles and a method for controlling microorganisms.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for flash-spinning plexifilamentary film-fibril strands of a fiber-forming polyolefin from a C.sub.4-7 hydrocarbon/co-solvent spin liquid that, if released to the atmosphere, presents a greatly reduced ozone depletion hazard, as compared to the halocarbon spin liquids currently-used commercially for making such strands. The resulting plexifilamentary film-fibril strands have increased tenacity and improved fibrillation compared to strands flash-spun from 100% hydrocarbon spin liquids.

Abstract: A continuous process for the manufacture of a fibrous material from a polyolefin. The process comprises feeding a solution of polyolefin dissolved in an organic solvent at elevated temperature and pressure to a spinneret. The exit of the spinneret is the inlet to an elongated vertical tube and is located in an upper section of an elongated vertical vessel. The tube extends for a major portion of the length of the vessel. Solvent is removed from an upper section of the vessel and water is sprayed both down the tube and into the vessel. The strands thus formed are shredded in a self-cleaning self-feeding shredder located at the bottom of the vessel.

Abstract: An improved process for flash-spinning polyethylene plexifilamentary film-fibril strands is provided. The strand is flash-spun from a non-chlorofluorocarbon mixture of polyethylene, an organic solvent and water.

Abstract: Process for preparing subdenier fiber and structures thereof from lyotropic liquid crystalline polymers comprising extruding a stream of the polymer into a chamber, introducing a pressurized gas into the chamber, directing the gas in the flow direction of and in surrounding contact with the stream within the chamber, passing both the gas and the stream into a zoner of lower pressure at a velocity sufficient to attenuate the stream and fragment it into fibers, and contacting the fragmented stream in the zone with a coagulating fluid.