Abstract: Described herein is a multi-phase polymer binder including an aqueous polymer dispersion, an optional hydrophobic emulsion, and an optional surfactant. The polymer binder, when dried, provides a water uptake of less than about 5 g/m2/20 min, a seal strength of at least about 200 Newton/meter (N/m) as measured at 25° C. or at 90° C., and sufficient block resistance to impart no substrate damage.

Abstract: A biodegradable packaging material, a method of manufacturing the same, as well as products made of the material wherein a multilayer coating coextruded onto a fibrous substrate the multilayer coating comprising innermost and outermost layers of a blend comprising 20-95 wt-% of a higher melt index polylactide and 5-80 wt-% of another biodegradable polymer such as polybutylene succinate, and a middle layer containing a lower melt index polylactide alone. The goal is to increase machine speed in coextrusion while maintaining good adhesiveness to the substrate and good heat-sealability of the coating. The products include disposable drinking cups and board trays, as well as sealed carton packages for solids and liquids.

Abstract: A coated box with anti-stain coating on portions of exterior surfaces of the coated box, which also has uncoated exterior surfaces to which a water-based adhesive is applied to adhere to portions of an interior facing surface to form a box shape that includes folds at creases at scored lines.

Abstract: A laminated packaging material for food packaging, comprises a core layer of paper or paperboard, which on a first side intended to be directed towards the outside of a packaging container, has, in the following order, a dry pre-coating for receiving a printed décor of an aqueous, pigment-based, ink-jet printing ink, a pigment-based ink-jet printed ink décor layer and further laminated onto the printed décor layer, a protective outermost layer of a thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing of the packaging laminate and to a packaging container that is made from the laminated packaging material as well as to a pre-coating composition for use in the laminated packaging material and in the manufacturing thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to a method for improving the durability of an ink printed on a substrate. In an aspect, the method comprises: (a) providing a substrate having an ink printed thereon; (b) applying an organosilane to the ink to form a coating over the ink, wherein the organosilane is of the formula X—SiR1R2R3, wherein R1, R2 and R3 are all hydrolysable groups, and X comprises an a nucleophilic nitrogen-containing group which is covalently bonded to Si in X—SiR1R2R3 via a non-hydrolysable linker group; and (c) curing the organosilane. The present disclosure further describes a substrate having an ink printed thereon, wherein the ink has a coating thereon formed by applying an organosilane to the ink and curing the organosilane.

Abstract: Methods and systems for coating measurements are provided. A system for obtaining characteristics of a target coating layer include a clearcoat layer having a first surface and a second surface. A removable front support layer has an upper surface and a lower surface, where the lower surface is affixed over at least a portion of the second surface of the clearcoat layer. A back support layer has an inner surface and an outer surface, and at least a portion of the inner surface includes an adhesive layer. A separation layer is affixed over at least a portion of the adhesive layer, and the separation layer is removable from the adhesive layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is coated paper having a coating structure in which styrene-butadiene latex distribution of a paper coating layer is controlled in order to reduce fold cracking of the coated paper and a method for manufacturing the same. The coated paper in which different types of latexes are separately applied to two coating layers exhibits considerably improved stiffness and reduced fold crack, as compared to the existing coated paper.

Abstract: A method for producing a polyurethane-impregnated paper laminate comprising the steps of impregnating paper with a mixture of a polyurethane-based liquid material and a catalyst, maintaining the paper into the mixture for a predetermined duration for polymerization thereof and coating the impregnated paper with a sheet of solid polyurethane-based material and a finishing top coat.

Abstract: A method for treating a surface of a substrate. A functional chemical is applied onto the surface of the substrate for improving the adhesion of silicone to the substrate. The functional chemical is applied in an amount of at least 5 mg/m2 onto the surface of the substrate by using a steam application beam to form a functional chemical layer on the substrate. The functional chemical includes double bonds, silane hydride, or vinyl silane reactive groups, or oligomeric or polymeric hydrocarbon or polysiloxane compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising hedgehog shaped particles, at least one binder, and at least one hydrophobizing agent and/or at least one hydrophilizing agent, a method for controlling the wettability of substrate surfaces using these compositions, as well as a material comprising these compositions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for in one implementation, a rigid paperboard container, the container being constructed from extrusion coated or laminated paperboard is provided. The rigid paperboard container comprises (a) a paperboard substrate having opposed inner and outer surfaces, (b) a first polymer layer coated or laminated onto the outer surface of the paperboard substrate, the first polymer layer comprising (i) metallocene catalyzed polyethylene polymer and (ii) optionally LDPE, (c) a second polymer layer coated or laminated over the first polymer layer, the second polymer layer comprising (i) metallocene catalyzed polyethylene polymer and (ii) LDPE and (d) a third polymer layer coated or laminated over the second polymer layer, the third polymer layer comprising (i) metallocene catalyzed polyethylene polymer and (ii) optionally low density polyethylene polymer (LDPE).

Abstract: A substrate coated with a markable ink formulation, comprising a thermo activated acid generator (TAG) and a halochromic leuco dye. The thermo activated acid generator is selected form the group consisting of: an amine salt of an organic metal compound comprising boron or silicone and amine neutralized polyalkylnaphthalene polysulphonic acid derivatives. Further, the substrate is covered by a thermoplastic polymer layer, such that the ink formulation is situated between the substrate and the thermoplastic polymer layer and/or in the thermoplastic polymer layer.

Abstract: A repulpable moisture resistant poultry box having a composite structure with a fluted medium, a top backing board secured to one side of the fluted medium and a bottom backing board secured to the other side of the fluted medium. The backing boards and the fluted medium are impregnated with a hydrogenated triglyceride. The backing boards each have an outer surface coated with PET to provide moisture resistance repulpable and recyclable box.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for obtaining characteristics of a target coating layer. Specifically, a clearcoat layer is provided over a target coating layer for measuring color and appearance characteristics of the target coating. The clearcoat layer can comprise materials from renewable resources. The present invention is also directed to a system for obtaining characteristics of the target coating layer.

Abstract: A description is given of a method of producing packaging, the packaging surface being coated with a polyelectrolyte complex, and the polyelectrolyte complex being composed of at least one first polymer and at least one second polymer, the first polymer being an anionic polymer and the second polymer being a cationic polymer. The packaging is distinguished by good fat barrier properties.

Abstract: A print medium includes a first layer on at least one of a first side and a second side of a substrate and a second layer. The first layer consists essentially of at least 80% by dry weight of one or more particulate inorganic pigments (PIPs). A combination of a particle size and a coat weight of the first layer on the substrate yields an effective pore size of the first layer in a range of about 0.008 to about 0.5 microns. For two or more PIPs in the first layer, the average particle size of one of the PIPs differs by no more than about 50% from the average particle size of another of the PIPs. The second layer is on top of the first layer and includes a particulate inorganic pigment (PIP) having an average particle size of about 0.1 to about 2 microns.

Abstract: A non-absorbing barrier layer for photographic printing paper includes a non-polyolefin resin. A photographic printing paper includes a base substrate; a image receiving layer and a barrier layer comprising a non-polyolefin resin coated on the base substrate. A method of making a photographic printing paper includes coating a barrier layer comprising a non-polyolefin resin on a base substrate. Another method of making a photographic printing paper includes forming a barrier layer on a base substrate using reactive monomers.

Abstract: A polymeric composition that is suitable for use as a film or a coating. The polymeric composition comprises: (a) a first component comprising copolymer derived from ethylene and one or more C3 to C20 ?-olefin comonomers. The first component has a density of about 0.911 to about 0.918 g/cm3, a compositional distribution breadth index (CDBI) of about 60% to about 85%, a melt index (MI) of about 16.0 to about 30.0 g/10 min, a molecular weight distribution (MWD) of about 1.5 to about 4.0, and a melt index ratio (MIR) of less than about 25; and (b) a second component comprising a low density polyethylene (LDPE). The second component has a g? of about 0.8 to about 0.15 and a MI that is lower than the MI of the first component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer-coated Polymer-coated heat-sealable packaging material, heat-sterilized package formed from the material, and use of the packaging material. The material comprises a fiber base 4 (e.g., packaging board made of bleached pulp) with polymer heat-seal layers 1,9 located on both sides thereof. The package comprises, outside the fiber base, first polymer coating layer 2, which contains white pigment for covering the fiber base from sight, and second coating layer 8, which contains light-absorbing pigment. A coating layer pigmented grey inside the fiber base may provide a light shield for the packaged product. Absorbent black pigment may be located outside the fiber base underneath the white layer to stabilize the brightness of the material. A heat-sterilized package is made by providing the packaging material, forming a package containing, e.g., food, and heat-sterilizing the package in an autoclave. Yellowing of the fiber-based material is avoided by means of a white pigment.

Abstract: Disclosed is coated paper having a coating structure in which styrene-butadiene latex distribution of a paper coating layer is controlled in order to reduce fold cracking of the coated paper and a method for manufacturing the same. The coated paper in which different types of latexes are separately applied to two coating layers exhibits considerably improved stiffness and reduced fold crack, as compared to the existing coated paper.

Abstract: A repulpable moisture resistant poultry box having a composite structure with a fluted medium, a top backing board secured to one side of the fluted medium and a bottom backing board secured to the other side of the fluted medium. The backing boards and the fluted medium are impregnated with a hydrogenated triglyceride. The backing boards each have an outer surface coated with PET to provide moisture resistance repulpable and recyclable box.

Abstract: A decorative or building product in which one or more constituents of the product include melamine cyanurate in an amount effective to provide or enhance opacity in the product.

Abstract: A sheet of photo paper comprises a substrate, a top coat deposited on the image receiving side of the substrate, a polyethylene coating deposited on the top coat, and an image receiving coating deposited on the polyethylene coating. A method of making a sheet of photo paper, comprising layering a pre-coat onto a substrate, layering a top coat onto the pre-coat, layering a polyethylene coating onto the top coat, and layering an image receiving coating onto the polyethylene coating.

Abstract: A composition is provided comprising a) cellulose fibres having a number average length of from 0.001 to 0.5 mm and a specific surface area of from 1 to 100 m2/g and b) an at least partially hydrolysed vinyl acetate polymer. The composition is useful in providing self-supporting films or coating layers for providing barriers to permeable substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an aqueous dispersion of at least one biodegradable polyester in the form of a coating for improving the barrier properties of packaging materials made of paper or paperboard, in particular of packaging materials made of recycled paper or paperboard, with respect to mineral oils. The present invention also relates to a process for producing barrier coatings on paper or paperboard, in particular on recycled paper or paperboard.

Abstract: A fire retardant intumescent coating composition is disclosed, which includes expandable graphite, an aromatic polyamine resin, and a phosphorous-containing compound. An overlay for applying to a wood substrate is also disclosed, which includes a core layer comprising a substrate and a resin composition, a top layer on one side of the core layer comprising the fire retardant intumescent coating composition, and an optional bottom layer on the opposite side of the core layer from the top layer. A process of forming the overlay is also disclosed, which includes applying the resin composition to the core layer substrate to form a resinated core layer, and applying a coating composition on the resinated core layer, directly or indirectly, to form the top layer; wherein the coating composition comprises expandable graphite, an aromatic polyamine resin, and a phosphorous-containing compound.

Abstract: A repulpable moisture resistant poultry box having a composite structure with a fluted medium, a top backing board secured to one side of the fluted medium and a bottom backing board secured to the other side of the fluted medium. The backing boards and the fluted medium are impregnated with a hydrogenated triglyceride. The backing boards each have an outer surface coated with PET to provide moisture resistance repulpable and recyclable box.

Abstract: A papermaking additive comprising cellulose nanofibers whose aqueous solution at a concentration of 2% (w/v) has a B-type viscosity (60 rpm, 20° C.) of 500 to 7000 mPa·s, preferably 500 to 2000 mPa·s is used to prepare a paper having improved air resistance and smoothness. This additive is prepared by oxidizing a cellulosic material with an oxidizing agent in the presence of (1) N-oxyl compound(s) and (2) bromide, iodide or a mixture thereof to prepare oxidized cellulose, and finely grinding the oxidized cellulose in a wet condition to convert the oxidized cellulose into nanofibers.

Abstract: A paper-based lidding material includes a paper layer and a layer containing a cyclic olefin copolymer. The material is useful for blister packaging and particularly suitable for push-through pharmaceutical and food blister packaging. In one embodiment, the lidding material is formed by extrusion coating and includes at least one paper layer, at least one primer layer, at least one tie layer, at least one barrier layer containing one or more cyclic olefin copolymers, and at least one sealant layer in that order. In another embodiment, the paper-based lidding material includes a paper layer laminated to one or more barrier layers containing one or more cyclic olefin copolymers adjacent to one or more sealant layers. Embodiments of the invention can be sealed to a variety of blister films, including films that are chloride-free, to provide environmentally benign blister packages having good moisture properties.

Abstract: Polymer composition comprising: 1) a polymer (P1) comprising at least 50% by weight of monomeric units derived from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer (M1), and 2) at least one co-oligomer (O1) comprising at least: a) a component (A) comprising at least one monomeric unit identical to that derived from the monomer (M1) on which the polymer (P1) is based, and b) a component (B) comprising at least one monomeric unit (m2), derived from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, carrying at least one group chosen from the following groups: —CaH2a+1 with a between 6 and 30; —(CH2)b—CcF2c+1 with b between 1 and 11 and c greater than or equal to 5; —(CH2)d—(Si(CH3)2—O)e—Si(CH3)3 with d between 1 and 11 and e between 1 and 1000; —COOH; —SO3H, and the phosphonate groups —PO(OH)(OR1) with R1 being a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 11 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A non-absorbing barrier layer for photographic printing paper includes a non-polyolefin resin. A photographic printing paper includes a base substrate; a image receiving layer and a barrier layer comprising a non-polyolefin resin coated on the base substrate. A method of making a photographic printing paper includes coating a barrier layer comprising a non-polyolefin resin on a base substrate. Another method of making a photographic printing paper includes forming a barrier layer on a base substrate using reactive monomers.

Abstract: A method for increasing the long term storageability of a cellulosic paper or paperboard product. The method includes providing a paper or paperboard product made from cellulosic fibers having a basis weight ranging from about 80 to about 300 pounds per 3000 square feet. A holdout material is applied to at least one surface of the paper or paperboard product. The web is then coated with an ink receptive material selected from the group consisting of an aqueous acrylic polymer coating material, an aqueous biocidal agent and a combination of aqueous acrylic polymer coating material and aqueous biocidal agent and dried to provide a paper or paperboard product having enhanced long term storageability. Webs made according to the invention are suitable for making file folders which exhibit improve long term storageability by resisting damage from moisture and/or biological activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method for quality control of surface coated objects used independently or in conjunction with product authentication; methods for assuring proper product handling; methods for assuring that product contents' match product's label, comprising the use of microparticulate taggants having different detectable physical properties, wherein each combination of properties is used as an encoding bit to create codes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for coating paper, wherein the coating material used is a biodegradable, aliphatic-aromatic polyester having a melt volume rate (MVR) according to EN ISO 1133 (190° C., 2.16 kg weight) of from 3 to 50 cm3/10 min.

Abstract: An automobile wallpaper, and an exterior surface finishing agent for the door trim, seats, and so on, of automobiles, as well as its manufacturing method. To manufacture such automobile wallpaper, a printing process is performed on the surface of a surface material which is currently being used, in order to render a three-dimensional effect to the surface, so as to achieve various luxurious appearances. The three-dimensional effect of the printing is maintained even during the molding process, and it also possesses excellent properties relative to sound absorbency, due to the three-dimensional effect of the surface.

Abstract: It describes a pigment coated paperboard adapted for sterilizable packages and comprising one or more layers, with a pigment coated top layer of bleached kraft pulp. The paperboard has a density in the range of 700 to 870 kg/m3 and is hydrophobic from a sizing agent treatment of each layer, wherein the pigment coating comprises a pigment, a binder, and a rheology modifier, and wherein the pigment comprises at least 50 weight % calcium carbonate, the binder comprises an acrylic co-polymer, and the rheology modifier comprises an acrylic co-polymer. It also provides a corresponding method and use of the paperboard for producing a package, as well as a package.

Abstract: A chemical mixture for treating biodegradable materials which when subjected to anaerobic decomposition generate environmentally harmful gases such as methane and hydrogen sulfide. The chemical mixture includes chemicals for inhibiting the production of methane and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). The mixture may be formed by: (a) combining compound(s) which inhibit the production of methane gas with compound(s) which inhibit the generation of hydrogen sulfide; and/or (b) using one or more compounds which can perform both functions. The biodegradable materials include all types of paper products. A liquid may be added to the chemical mixture to form a solution which may be applied, in any suitable manner, to biodegradable materials at any point during the manufacture of the materials and/or after the biodegradable materials are disposed of and ready for decomposition.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a coated substrate is provided, comprising the steps of providing a substrate; applying on at least one side of said substrate a first coating layer of a first aqueous composition comprising porous anionic pigment particles having a BET surface area of above 40 m2/g and a binder and applying on said first coating layer, a second coating layer of a second, aqueous composition comprising cationic colloidal silica or silicate based particles and polyalkylene glycol. It has been found that a substrate coated with the combination of the first coating layer and the second coating layer provides a suitable substrate for high-quality and fast-drying inkjet printouts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polyamide composite structures and processes for their preparation. The disclosed composite structures comprise a surface, having at least a portion made of a surface resin composition, and comprise a fibrous material being impregnated with a matrix resin composition. The surface resin composition is selected from polyamide compositions comprising a blend of (A) fully aliphatic polyamides having a melting point of less than 230° C., and (B) fully aliphatic polyamides having a melting point of at least 250° C., and wherein the matrix resin composition is independently selected from (B) or blends of (A) and (B).

Abstract: The invention relates to a painting tool and method of use for manipulating painting material on a painting surface. The method includes providing the tool, which includes a handle and blade. The blade is made of a resilient metal, has a matted surface, and includes handle, middle and distal sections. The handle section has a first end positioned within the middle third of the handle and a second end connected to the middle section. The middle section connects at a first end to the handle section and at a second end to the distal section. The distal section extends from the middle section and is in a distal section plane offset from the handle section. The distal section plane is at an angle to the handle section plane. The distal section is used to take a painting material and place and manipulate the painting material onto a painting surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a method of applying an adhesive to a paper substrate, the method comprising applying a liquid, water-soluble adhesive composition to the paper substrate, said liquid, water-soluble adhesive composition comprising an adhesive polymer dissolved in water and said adhesive polymer comprising a polyethyloxazoline. In another aspect, the invention also provides A liquid, water-soluble adhesive composition comprising adhesive polymer dissolved in water, wherein the adhesive polymer comprises one or more polyethyloxazolines in an amount of more than 50 wt % and up to 70 wt % based on the total weight of the water-soluble adhesive composition.

Abstract: Mold- and moisture-resistant gypsum boards and methods for making them are disclosed, the method comprising applying a slurry that forms a gypsum core to an upper or a lower facing sheet impregnated with a thermoset resin (e.g., a phenol-formaldehyde resin) in an amount effective to (i) allow water vapor passage through the facing sheet when the thermoset resin is in its uncured state and (ii) provide mold and moisture resistance to the facing sheet when the thermoset resin is in its cured state and heating sufficiently to cure said resin and dry said gypsum core, thereby yielding said gypsum board.

Abstract: A multilayered board including a material board having a visible surface coated with at least one paper layer impregnated with resin. The multilayered board includes a material board, at least one paper layer structured to coat the material board, and a resin layer structured to impregnate the at least one paper layer, wherein the resin layer is arranged to face away from the material board and have an average layer thickness of at least 5 ?m.

Abstract: Writing paper that exhibits an excellent writing capability and erasability when using a whiteboard marker, and is not easily damaged, and a method of producing the same are disclosed. The writing paper includes a first coating layer formed by applying a first coating material to one side or each side of paper, and a second coating layer formed by applying a second coating material to the first coating layer, the first coating material and the second coating material being UV-curable, and the second coating layer having a thickness larger than that of the first coating layer.

Abstract: An inkjet print medium includes a base substrate, a layer of a deinking solution at least partially diffused into the base substrate, and an ink-receiving layer established on the layer of the deinking solution. The deinking solution includes a flocculant in an amount ranging from about 0.1 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of a total wt. % of the deinking solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security element for security papers, documents of value and the like having a thin-layer element (12) with color shift effect, which has a reflection layer (14), an absorber layer (18) and a spacer layer (16) disposed between reflection layer (14) and absorber layer (18). According to the invention the spacer layer (16) is formed by a printed layer having dispersion particles (20) with monomodal or oligomodal size distribution.

Abstract: A method for producing a sheet-like or web-like, decorative, scratch- and/or abrasion-resistant coating material, in particular a coating film, comprising the steps: coating a support layer (10) made of paper and/or plastic with a liquid or pasty base layer (12) which is free of organic solvents and comprises radiation-curing resins but no heat-curing resins and also an abrasive filler, preferably an inorganic filler, drying the support layer (10) coated with the base layer (12), in particular by supplying heat, applying a covering layer (14) to the dried, non-crosslinked base layer (12), said covering layer containing a radiation-curing resin and no abrasive fillers, and jointly curing and/or crosslinking the covering layer and also the radiation-curing resins in the base layer by irradiating the covering layer with UV and/or electron beams.

Abstract: The present invention refers in one embodiment to a method of manufacturing multilayer coated papers and paperboards, but excluding photographic papers and pressure sensitive copying papers, that are especially suitable for printing, packaging and labeling purposes, in which at least two curtain layers selected from aqueous emulsions or suspensions are formed into a composite, free-falling curtain and a continuous web of basepaper or baseboard is coated with the composite curtain, and paper or paperboard thereby obtainable.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous ink with high storage stability and scratch resistance at such a high level that the coloring material of an image is not scraped off even when lightly touched with a sharp product. The aqueous ink includes a water-insoluble coloring material and plural polymers. The plural polymers include a polymer A which relatively contributes to dispersion of the water-insoluble coloring material and a polymer B which does not relatively contribute to the dispersion of the water-insoluble coloring material compared to the polymer A. The polymer A includes a block copolymer having an acid value of 120 mgKOH/g to 180 mgKOH/g and having an ethylene oxide group as a nonionic group. The polymer B has an acid value of 150 mgKOH/g or less and a hydrogen bond parameter (?h) of the polymer obtained by solubility parameters of monomers constituting the polymer of 1.0 cal0.5/cm1.5 or more and 3.2 cal0.5/cm1.5 or less.

Abstract: A print medium for ink-jet printing comprises a photobase substrate, a porous ink-receiving layer and a subbing layer. The photobase substrate can include paper and a moisture barrier layer coated on at least one side of the paper. The porous ink-receiving layer can include metal oxide or semi-metal oxide particulates treated with an organosilane reagent and aluminum chlorohydrate, and a polyvinyl alcohol binder. The subbing layer can be disposed between the moisture barrier layer of the photobase and the ink-receiving layer and include a polyvinyl alcohol or a copolymer of a polyvinyl alcohol.