Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a foam product (1), whereby a body (2) of expanded closed-cell foam, in particular expanded polystyrene particle foam, is subjected to a non-melting heat treatment at a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the plastic used to form the foam, in particular polystyrene.

Abstract: A fibrous structure product having two or more plies, wherein said fibrous structure product also has: (a) a plurality of formed surface features; (b) a Hand Protection Factor of greater than about 2×10?2; and (c) a basis weight of less than about 32 lbs/3000 ft2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adsorbent obtained by using porous hybrid inorganic-organic materials that have high surface area, and have pore with the size of molecules or nanometers. More specifically, the present invention relates to a water adsorbent showing facile adsorption-desorption even below 100° C., having high adsorption capacity, and having high desorption capacity when it is heated up to the temperature below 100° C. The adsorbent of the present invention can be applied to a humidifier, dehumidifier, cooler and heater. The present invention also relates to a technology to control humidity using the adsorbent.

Abstract: A method of producing basic starting material for the manufacture of fastener tabs (31) intended for joining the side portions of the front and rear parts of an absorbent article that includes a front part, a rear part and an intermediate crotch part, so as to give the article a pants-like configuration According to the invention the method comprises the steps of stretching a first sheet (1) of elastic material in a first direction (T); applying a second and a third sheet of material (9, 10) onto respective opposite sides of the first sheet; fastening the three material sheets together in at least two mutually separated zones (14, 15) that extend parallel with each other in one direction (M) perpendicular to said first direction; dividing the first sheet (1) in each region between two zones (14, 15) along a line that lies between said zones, wherewith the first sheet in each region (16) between two zones (14, 15) contracts to a non-stretched state, and thereafter fastening the sheets together in each regio

Abstract: Extruded polymer foams are prepared using brominated fatty acids, an ester, amide or ester-amide of a brominated fatty acid, a glyceride of one or more brominated fatty acids, or a polymerized brominated fatty acid as an FR additive. The brominated FR additives unexpectedly are stable at the extrusion temperatures, and provide excellent flame retardancy to the foams.

Abstract: A surface-treated steel sheet is disclosed, including a zinc based plated steel sheet having thereon a surface-treated film containing titanium, nickel, aluminum and fluorine and having a film thickness of from 0.05 to 1.0 ?m, the surface-treated film having a titanium deposition amount of from 0.01 to 0.5 g/m2 and containing from 0.01 to 5 parts by mass of nickel, from 0.1 to 25 parts by mass of aluminum and from 1 to 500 parts by mass of fluorine relative to 100 parts by mass of titanium. This surface-treated steel sheet does not contain hexavalent chromium in the film thereof at all and has excellent heat discoloration resistance, corrosion resistance and resistance to blackening.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an electric double layer capacitor carbon material and an electric double layer capacitor which can exhibit excellent charge/discharge characteristics. The carbon material for electric double layer capacitors in accordance with the present invention is characterized in having the BET specific surface area in a range of 300-1000 m2/g, the carbon interlayer distance in a range of 0.360-0.380 nm and the carbon strength of 2000 cps or more. This enables to form an electric double layer capacitor having a high capacitance and a low internal resistance. The electric double layer capacitor of the present invention utilizes this carbon material as a polarizable active material. The capacitor of the present invention exhibits a high capacitance and a low internal resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a PVDF porous film, which has high water permeability and high chemical resistance to washing chemicals and the like that has been difficult to realize with conventional polymer porous films, and which can be used over a prolonged period of time; and a method of producing the same and the like. Namely, the present invention provides a porous film in which the degree of crystallization of the PVDF resin is 50% or more but not more than 90%, and the product of the degree of crystallization of the PVDF resin and the specific surface area of the film is 300 (%·m2/g) or more but not more than 2000 (%·m2/g).

Abstract: The invention relates to a resin impregnated paper substrate with crystalline triazine, preferable vapor deposited triazine. The crystalline triazine preferably is present in an amount of about 5 g/m2 or higher and about 100 g/m2 or lower. The invention further relates to a process for making a laminate comprising at least one cured layer of amine-formaldehyde resin and a paper, wherein a resin impregnated paper with vapor deposited triazine is submitted with one or more other layers to pressure and/or sufficient temperature to cure the resin and at least part of the triazine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible, penetration resistant article comprising a plurality of fibrous layers including continuous filament yarns, and having an areal density of less than about 4.4 kilograms per square meter. At least one of the plurality of fibrous layers has a fiber with a tenacity of at least about 30 grams per decitex and a continuous filament yarn having a linear density of less than about 1100 decitex.

Abstract: A bonded structure including one or more substrates bonded together with a tackified amorphous poly-alpha-olefin adhesive composition. One method of making such a bonded structure is carried out by applying a tackified amorphous poly-alpha-olefin adhesive composition to one or more substrates at a temperature of about 170 degrees Celsius or lower, and joining the substrates to themselves or to one another. The bonded structure has a dynamic peel strength between about 400 and about 1000 grams per 25 millimeters. The bonding efficiency of the bonded structure renders the bonded structure suitable for incorporation into a variety of articles, including personal care products, health/medical products, and household/industrial product, for example.

Abstract: The present invention provides high strength nonwoven wipe materials and the process of making the materials. The high strength nonwoven wipe materials contain cellulosic fibers, synthetic fibers, or mixtures thereof, with bicomponent fibers and optionally, a binder. The present invention provides a high strength, high elongation, reduced stiffness nonwoven wipe material with superior tensile strength.

Abstract: A fire, heat and high voltage cable wrap system for protecting wires and cables. The protective cable wrap system includes a support layer for strength being selected from the group consisting of woven, non-woven, knitted, netted or matted materials; a high voltage arc resistant layer for protection against high voltage; a fire protective coating layer for protecting the cable wrap system against fire; and a top coating layer for resistance to water, chemicals, gases, environmental factors and mechanical damage. The support layer, the high voltage arc resistant layer, the fire protective coating layer and the top coating layer are laminated together for forming a composite laminate structure having a plurality of concentric layers for the protection of transmission wires, electrical wires and cables that provides for high voltage isolation up to 50 kV.

Abstract: A unique primer emulsion chemistry yields excellent adhesion of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)resin to clay coated paperboard (with high starch content) at reduced coatweights of the primer emulsion and the resin as compared to other primer and tie-resin chemistries currently employed for moisture barrier applications. A primer used for adhesion enhancement is an ammonium catalyzed, self-crosslinking copolymer of ethylene-vinyl acetate with N-methylol acryl amide functional groups attached to a polymer backbone. Use of the primer in amounts up to about 0.5 pounds per ream permits PET coatweights of as low as 10-12 lbs per ream and lower for some applications.

Abstract: Double-sided adhesive tape for affixing large sheetlike structures for the purposes of transit protection and/or assembly protection to substrates such as an automotive finish, consisting of a first adhesive side A comprising an adhesive A with a coatweight of greater than 10 g/m2 and a bond strength of at least 0.2 N/cm and of a second adhesive side B comprising an adhesive B having a melting point greater than 50° C., at least one of the adhesives, A or B, being self-adhesive and suitable for reversible bonding.

Abstract: A draining and filtering net, particularly for geotechnical applications, comprising an intermediate layer and a first outer layer and a second outer layer at the mutually opposite faces of the intermediate layer. The particularity of the invention consists in that the intermediate layer and the outer layers are provided monolithically. The intermediate layer is constituted by a plurality of substantially continuous filaments which lie along the extrusion direction. At least one layer of nonwoven fabric is further provided which is connected to one of the outer layers.

Abstract: The invention provides flame resistant textile knit fabrics for use in mattresses and household products, particularly bed clothing products such as pillows, comforters, bed spreads, mattress covers and mattress pad ticking. More particularly, the invention provides a fabric made of yarn comprising about 50% to about 80% by weight of inherently flame retardant viscose rayon fiber, about 10% to about 25% by weight of modacrylic fiber, and about 10% to about 25% by weight of cellulosic fiber.

Abstract: A method of triggering a film containing an oxygen scavenger includes providing composition including a peroxide; and packaging the composition in a film including an oxygen scavenger; whereby the oxygen scavenger is triggered in the absence of ultraviolet light, visible light, and electron beam radiation by exposure to the peroxide or an associated enriched oxygen environment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nonwoven fabric composites comprising layers of spunbond and meltblown nonwoven webs. Such composites are prepared by forming or assembling the layers of the composite such that there is at least one outer layer of spunbond fibers disposed on at least one inner meltblown layer. The at least one outer layer comprises substantially parallel stripes of spunbond, continuous filament fibers with at least two different types of stripes being used. The stripes of fibers within the spunbond layer(s) are also predominately oriented in the machine direction of the nonwoven fabric composite. All layers of the fabric composites herein are bonded together via thermal, adhesive, ultra-sonic or mechanical bonding means. Such composites can be fashioned to vary the ratio of cross direction stretch to machine direction stretch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automobile vehicle passenger seat which comprises a seat body (10) molded from EPP-foam, said EPP-foam having an average density of between 30 and 60 g/l, vehicle anchorage means (21) connected to said seat body for anchoring said seat to the automobile vehicle, and a trim cover (30). Furthermore, the present invention refers to an appropriate upholstery for use in an automobile vehicle and a process for producing such an upholstery.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nonwoven fabric composites comprising layers of spunbond and meltblown nonwoven webs. Such composites are prepared by forming or assembling the layers of the composite such that there are two outer layers of spunbond fibers disposed on opposite sides of eh at least one inner meltblown layer. At least one of the outer layers comprises substantially parallel lanes of spunbond, continuous filament fibers with at least two different lanes having a higher and a lower basis weight. The higher and lower basis weight lanes of fibers within the spunbond layer(s) are also predominately oriented in the machine direction of the nonwoven fabric composite. All layers of the fabric composites herein are bonded together via thermal, adhesive, ultra-sonic or mechanical bonding means. Such composites can be fashioned to vary the ratio of cross direction stretch to machine direction stretch.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive and excellent polyester resin sheet for photovoltaic batteries which enhances the electrical transduction efficiency of photovoltaic battery by improving the hydrolysis resistance and heat resistance, and further enhancing the screening potency, as well as a photovoltaic battery using the same. The polyester resin sheet for photovoltaic batteries comprises a polyester resin layer formed by using one or more layers having a number average molecular weight of 18500 to 40000 in which at least one or more layers having 5 to 40% by weight of titanium dioxide is formed on the polyester resin layer, wherein a light transmittance at wavelengths of 300 to 350 nm is 0.005 to 10%, a relative reflectance is 80% or more and 105% or less, an apparent density is 1.37 to 1.65 g/cm3, an optical density is 0.55 to 3.50, and the variation in optical density has a fluctuation of within 20% from the center value.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nonwoven fabric composites comprising layers of spunbond and meltblown nonwoven webs. Such composites are prepared by forming or assembling the layers of the composite such that there are two outer layers of spunbond fibers disposed on opposite sides of at least one inner meltblown layer. Each of the two outer layers comprises spunbond, continuous filament fibers comprising polymeric material with certain Melt Flow Rate characteristics. Further, the fibers in each of the outer layers have been partially attenuated after extrusion from a spinneret to an average of no less than about 1.8 denier per filament. The fibers within each of the spunbond layers are also predominately oriented in the machine direction of the nonwoven fabric composite. All layers of the fabric composites herein are bonded together via thermal, adhesive or ultra-sonic bonding means. Such composites exhibit substantial cross direction stretch but only minimal stretch in the machine direction.

Abstract: A shell for ballistic helmet formed from a plurality of paraaramide fabric layers such as KEVLAR-KM2®, and bonding resin. All fabric layers have areal density less than 200 g/m2, preferably part of them have areal density less than 160 g/m2. The number of paraaramide layers is greater than 28, preferably 38 and more. The bonding resin constitutes less than 12% of the shell weight. The shell has average thickness less than 6.5 mm and average areal density less than 7.5 Kg/m2. A method for the production of such shells includes pressing and bonding the plurality of layers at pressure equal to or above 150 Kg/cm2, preferably above 300 Kg/cm2.

Abstract: A composite composition for use in an electrode for electrochemical capacitors, comprising: (a) an electrochemically active material; and (b) exfoliated graphite flakes that are substantially interconnected to form a porous, conductive graphite network comprising pores, wherein at least a portion of the active material resides in a pore of the network. The composite composition is characterized by having liquid accessible pores which provide a surface area greater than about 200 m2/gm, preferably greater than 500 m2/gm, more preferably greater than 1000 m2/gm, and most preferably greater than 1000 m2/gm. Also disclosed is a capacitor that includes at least an electrode comprising such a composite composition. A supercapacitor featuring such a composite electrode exhibits an exceptionally high capacitance value and high electrical conductivity.

Abstract: A nonwoven fabric characterized in that the nonwoven fabric is a thermoplastic synthetic fiber nonwoven fabric having a fabric weight of 7 to 50 g/m2, an average yarn diameter of 7 to 40 ?m, a partial heat contact bonding ratio of 5 to 30% and a content of a delustering agent of 0.5% by weight or less, or a nonwoven fabric laminate the major component of which is the thermoplastic synthetic fiber nonwoven fabric, and that the nonwoven fabric has a maximum opening diameter of 200 to 2,000 ?m, and shows a transparency of 50% or more, a powder leakage ratio of 10% by weight or less and a hydrophilicity of less than 10 sec, and a tea bag in which the nonwoven fabric is used.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low to high density foamed or solid composite material that comprises a blend of an epoxy based resin system or a low or high molecular weight polyurethane-based pre-polymer resin system and a relatively high level of a broad range of reinforcing materials dispersed therein. The reinforcing materials may be recycled or virgin, organic or inorganic, materials in the form of particles, shavings, flakes, pellets, crystals, hollow or solid spheres, granules or fibers, and may vary in specific gravity and size. The resin system permits a substantially uniform dispersal of the reinforcing materials and subsequently cures to create a complex composite material matrix. The composite material may be rigid, semi-rigid or flexible. The present invention is also directed to a process for preparing the rigid, semi-rigid or flexible foam composite which can be subsequently molded, extruded, calendered or used in spray-applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a woven fabric having the modified crowsfoot weave pattern shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B. The present invention is directed to a woven fabric comprising about 65 wt % fiberglass yarn and about 35 wt % bamboo yarn, the woven fabric (1) being about 15.0 ounces per square yard (OSY); (2) having a thread count of about 760; and (3) having the modified crowsfoot weave pattern shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B. Additional ingredients may also be added to the woven fabrics of the invention to enhance the hemostatic properties.

Abstract: A non-woven flame retardant barrier can be prepared from low denier, charring fibers and substantially free of polymers made from halogenated monomers. The charring fibers can be modified viscose fibers, for example Visil®. The blend of low denier fibers can be, for example, a blend of 1.5 denier fibers and 3.0 denier fibers.

Abstract: A packaging material or flexible medical tubing containing a modified graphite oxide material, which is a thermally exfoliated graphite oxide with a surface area of from about 300 m2/g to 2600 m2/g.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible, planar, particularly web-shaped constructional sealant material, preferably for application as masonry wall sealant and/or as horizontal damp-course. According to the invention, a simply produced and perforation-resistant sealing may be provided, whereby the constructional sealant material (1) has a first water-tight sealing layer (2) as the first sealing level and a second water-tight sealing layer (3) as the second sealing level, whereby at least one spacer level (4) is provided between the first sealing level and the second sealing level, by means of which the first sealing layer (2) is mechanically separated from the second sealing layer (3) and the total thickness of the sealing layers is at least 250 ?m.

Abstract: A method of communicating qualities to a consumer of a paper towel product where the method involves: providing a paper towel product having one or more qualities, identifying one or more communicative elements having one or more of the same qualities of the paper towel product, selecting a first communicative element by applying one or more selective criteria to the one or more communicative elements, providing a visual representation of the paper towel product and a visual representation of the first communicative element, and using the visual representations of the paper towel product and first communicative element to provide a quality communicative indicium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a porous metal-organic framework material comprising the step reacting a reaction mixture in the liquid phase of at least one copper compound having at least one at least bidentate, organic compound which can bind by coordination to the copper in the presence of a nonaqueous solvent, the at least one at least bidentate, organic compound being derived from a polycarboxylic acid having at least three carboxyl groups, and the reaction proceeding at atmospheric pressure above 80° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyethylene films, and to processes for making films. In particular the invention relates to solid state stretched films that may be monoaxially or biaxially oriented. The processes can tolerate high draw ratios and lower extrusion pressures and amperes while producing films having high tensile strength and modulus as well as low shrinkage. The polyethylene used to make the films has a density of from 0.940 to less than 0.960, a molecular weight distribution of greater than 10, a melt flow index ranging from 0.30 dg.min to 1.00 dg/min and a weight average molecular weight of 300,000 or less.

Abstract: This invention relates to high density polyethylene blown films having good barrier properties and improved processing characteristics. The method incorporates the use of peroxide which results in improved bubble stability without sacrifice in barrier properties. The polyethylenes have a density greater than about 0.950 g/cc, are relatively narrow in molecular weight distribution MWD (in the range of from about 2.0 to about 6.5), and are of medium molecular weight. In an embodiment, the films also have a rheological breadth parameter, a, that has been reduced by at least about 5%, but not more than 45%, by addition of a peroxide to the polyethylene. The addition of peroxide improves processability without sacrificing strength and barrier properties such as oxygen transmission rate.

Abstract: A layer of fluoropolymer fine fiber can be made. The fine fiber can be made by electrospinning from a solvent or a solvent blend. The layers of the invention are useful in general filtration of fluid streams including gaseous and liquid streams. The fine fiber layers are also useful as hydrophobic filtration layers that can be used to separate water from a hydrocarbon stream.

Abstract: Carbon nanoflakes, methods of making the nanoflakes, and applications of the carbon nanoflakes are provided. In some embodiments, the carbon nanoflakes are carbon nanosheets, which are less than 2 nm thick. The carbon nanoflakes may be made using RF-PECVD. Carbon nanoflakes may be useful as field emitters, for hydrogen storage applications, for sensors, and as catalyst supports.

Abstract: Cementitious compositions and methods for making same, in which the cementitious compositions include 35-60 wt. % cementitious reactive powder (also termed Portland cement-based binder), 2-10 wt. % expanded and chemically coated perlite filler, 20-40 wt. % water, entrained air, and optional additives such as water reducing agents, chemical set-accelerators, and chemical set-retarders. In addition, the lightweight cementitious compositions may contain 0-25 wt. % on a wet basis secondary fillers such as expanded clay, shale aggregate, and pumice.

Abstract: Ceramics are made of preceramic paper or board structures in a particular shape previously represented in a paper structure, in which the preceramic papers or boards have a content of ceramic fillers between 30 and 95 wt-%, with the ceramic fillers having a particle size <30 ?m. A method for manufacturing such ceramics and the use thereof are also provided.

Abstract: A nonwoven is based on a thermoplastic polyurethane having a crystallization temperature between 130° C. and 220° C. and being based on an aliphatic isocyanate.

Abstract: A cleaning article for moist or wet cleaning is provided. The cleaning article is a nonwoven with a mechanically stable three-dimensional structure, a weight per unit area of 50-300 g/m2 and a thickness of 2-6 mm. The nonwoven is consolidated mechanically, chemically or thermally. The nonwoven has a maximum tensile force, in at least one direction, of 100-300 N/50 mm, a maximum tensile force elongation in a longitudinal direction of, at most, 35% and in a transverse direction of, at most, 70%, a water absorptive capacity of 2- to 10-times a weight of the nonwoven. The nonwoven is soft, has a three-dimensional structure with a plurality of cavities. The nonwoven is either a binder-bound nonwoven, a bi-component non-woven or a sandwich nonwoven.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a “hybrid” fabric made from a textured multifilament yarn in combination with an untextured multifilament yarn. The portion of multifilament yarns comprising this hybrid fabric are substantially without bulk or texture while the textured portion of multifilament yarns comprising the fabric have bulk. Such hybrid fabrics from this combination of yarns retain substantially similar abrasion resistance and tactility of a fabric made entirely of high tenacity air textured multifilament yarns. Nylon woven hybrid fabrics disclosed herein provide excellent properties especially for uses in apparel, rucksacks, softsided luggage, duffle bags, tenting and the like.

Abstract: A molded respirator and method of making are disclosed, wherein the molded respirator is made from a porous nonwoven web containing meltblown fibers and staple fibers. The meltblown fibers may be present as a bimodal mixture of microfibers and mesofibers, and comprise an intermingled mixture with staple fibers further intermingled therein. The molded respirator may also contain at least one secondary filtration layer.

Abstract: The resent invention discloses geo-membrane applications having good processability, high stress crack resistance, good tensile properties and high impact toughness prepared with a bimodal medium density polyethylene resin.

Abstract: A non-fibrous ultra high molecular weight polyethylene tape having a width of 1-inch or greater and a modulus of 1,400 grams per denier or greater. The non-fibrous UHMWPE tape is obtained by compression molding ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene powder at a temperature below its melting point and then drawing and stretching the entire resultant compression molded UHMWPE sheet, with no slitting or splitting of the sheet, at a draw ratio of at least 100:1. The UHMWPE tape can be produced in weights of 6,000 to 90,000 denier or greater. The UHMWPE tape of the present invention minimizes the effect of stress concentrators that are prevalent with fibers and thereby enables the tape to be drawn at much higher draw ratios than is possible with fibrous UHMWPE. When used in ballistics panels, the high modulus high molecular weight polyethylene tape of the present invention improves ballistic performance by providing enhanced dissipation of the impact energy of a projectile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermally bound non-woven material containing a low-shrinkage dual-component core-sheath fibre consisting of a crystalline polyester core and a crystalline polyester sheath which has a melting point at least 10° C. lower than the core, the heat-shrinkage characteristic of said fibre being less than 10% at 170° C.

Abstract: A filter material comprising at least one nonheatsealable ply and at least one heatsealable ply which comprises fibers of synthetic material and contains an adhesion promoter, and also processes for producing same.

Abstract: A graphite material includes a plurality of graphite particles and a plurality of pores which form a microstructure. When a cross-section of the microstructure is observed with a scanning electron microscope, the number of the pores appearing on the cross-section is more than 250 or more per 6000 ?m2, an average area of the pores appearing on the cross-section is 5 ?m2 or less, and an average aspect ratio of the pores appearing on the cross-section is 0.55 or less.

Abstract: Low basis weight films having a heat capacity×density value of greater than about 970,000 Ws/m3K, as measured by the method described herein, the films having a basis weight of less than about 16 gsm and comprising at least about 10% polypropylene

Abstract: The present invention provides an automotive inner ceiling material difficult to deform at a high temperature. Sheath-core type conjugate polyester fibers are prepared. The sheath is a heat fusible component. The core is a non heat fusible component. The sheath is made of copolyester which comprises acid units made of terephthalic acid and diol unites made of ethylene glycol and 1,4-butanediol. The conjugate fibers and the main fibers of polyester are mixed and provided in a card machine to be opened and accumulated to obtain a fibrous web. The fibrous web is heated to melt the sheaths, which are thereafter solidified to bind the fibers to obtain a non woven fabric. The nonwoven fabric is heat-treated at a temperature equal to or higher than the melting point of the sheath. Immediately thereafter, the nonwoven fabric is heat-molded between a pair of a mold plates. During the heat-molding process, the inner temperature is maintained at 100˜130° C. for 60 seconds to obtain the ceiling material.