Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to vapor retarding building materials and methods for making them. The present inventors have found simple and cost-efficient materials that have low water vapor permeability at low relative humidities and that can be provided as a coating on a building material substrate. Notably, in many embodiments, the materials can have high water vapor permeability at high relative humidities. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides vapor retarding articles comprising a building material substrate; and a polymeric coating layer coated on the building material substrate, the polymeric coating layer comprising an inorganic hydrophilic particulate filler dispersed in a continuous organic phase comprising a hydrophobic polymer, wherein the content of the filler is from about 30% to about 85% by weight of the polymeric coating layer, the vapor retarding article configured to have a water vapor permeance of no more than about 1 Perm at 25% relative humidity.

Abstract: An easy-cleaning coating, an easy cleaning coating having anti-fogging properties, and an easy-cleaning, anti-reflective coating.

Abstract: A skin material (1) includes a cellular heat-insulating layer (3) and a coloring layer (4) which are sequentially stacked on a fibrous substrate (2) and has protrusions and recesses on a front face (6). The cellular heat-insulating layer (3) has a softening temperature of 110 to 250° C. A contact cool feeling (Qmax) of the front face (6) of the skin material (1) is 0.30 W/cm2 or less both before and after a heat treatment for 2400 hours at 70° C.

Abstract: A dry adhesive backed flooring for being installed in a flat orientation on a subfloor, the flooring including a sheet flooring material and a double-sided sheet adhesive married to the flooring material. The installed flooring is substantially free of bubbles and wrinkles and the flooring remains substantially flat as initially applied and does not significantly rise from the subfloor, bubble or otherwise detach from the subfloor under normal use conditions for the flooring.

Abstract: A linoleum flooring product in one embodiment includes a linoleum substrate and a printed wear layer comprising a decorative indicia. The printed wear layer includes a wear layer and an ink print layer. The linoleum substrate may include a base linoleum layer applied on a backing material, and in some embodiments further includes a visual linoleum layer formed on top of the base linoleum layer. The printed wear layer may be adhesively bonded onto the linoleum substrate. In one embodiment, an ultraviolet curable adhesive may be used. A related method for forming the linoleum flooring product is also provided.

Abstract: A readily removable film containing a substrate layer (A) and a readily removable layer (B), wherein the substrate layer (A) contains a thermoplastic resin, the readily removable layer (B) contains from 30 to 60% by weight of a mixture of a crystalline polypropylene resin having a degree of crystallinity of at least 65% and a thermoplastic resin immiscible with the crystalline polypropylene resin, and from 40 to 70% by weight of a fine powder, in which the thermoplastic resin immiscible with the crystalline polypropylene resin is blended in a ratio of from 105 to 300 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the crystalline polypropylene resin, and the readily removable layer (B) is stretched at least monoaxially.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thermoplastic starch in the manufacture of an adhesive and ultrathin waterproof-breathable film, said thermoplastic starch being provided in the form of an alloy with at least one hydrophilic functionalized polyolefin obtained either by copolymerization or by grafting of a polyolefin backbone with an unsaturated monomer, said unsaturated monomer being grafted by PEGs and/or forming a metal salt. This film can be used in a textile product in the medical field, hygiene, luggage, the clothing industry, the garment industry, domestic or household equipment, furniture, fitted carpets, the automobile industry, industry, in particular industrial filtration, agriculture and/or the construction industry.

Abstract: A process and system for making a laminated surface covering and the surface covering itself are described. The covering includes several layers bonded to each other. The system performs the process. One example of the process includes passing a first material across a first conveyor, passing a second material across a second conveyor, passing a bonding material across a third conveyor, contacting the first material and the second material to the bonding material, and heating at least one of the first material and the second material. The process also includes introducing the first material, the second material, and the bonding material into a pressure zone such that the bonding material is introduced between a bottom surface of the first material and a top surface of the second material. The process applies pressure to bond the first material and second material together via the bonding material to produce a laminated material.

Abstract: In a repairing method for an electrostatic chuck device in which at least an adhesive layer and an attracting layer are provided on a metal base, a side surface of an eroded adhesive layer is wound with a string-like adhesive and thermal compression is performed thereafter. A repairing apparatus for an electrostatic chuck device, which is used in the repairing method, includes a rotatable table for rotating the electrostatic chuck device and a bobbin for supplying the adhesive to the adhesive layer.

Abstract: Prepregs, cores and composite articles are described that comprise lighter weight materials and/or lower amounts of adhesive than commonly used. In some instances, one or more components of the articles may comprise a repellent material or repellent treatment to reduce the overall absorption rate of adhesive into the components of the article.

Abstract: A thermally removable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet includes a substrate and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that is provided on at least one side of the substrate and made from a polyester-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing a polyester including at least a lactic acid unit, a dibasic acid unit, and a glycol unit, a foaming agent, and a crosslinking agent. The dibasic acid unit includes a dimer acid, the polyester has a weight average molecular weight of 20,000 to 200,000 and a glass transition temperature of ?70 to ?20° C. as measured using a differential scanning calorimeter at a temperature rise rate of 20° C./minute, and the polyester has a hydroxyl value of 1 to 60 mgKOH/g.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a multilayered, opaque, biaxially oriented polyolefin film of a vacuole-containing base layer and at least one inner cover layer comprising at least 30-95% by weight of a copolymer and/or terpolymer I having a seal initiation temperature I of 70-105° C. and 5 to 70% by weight of an incompatible polyethylene, each of the specifications in percent by weight being based on the weight of the inner cover layer and the inner cover layer having a seal initiation temperature II of 80 to 110° C.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a laminate for making a molded article comprising at least one fiber reinforcement impregnated with a resin matrix as a first layer and a foam as a second layer. The foam can be laminated to the first layer using a nanocomposite adhesive. The laminates can be easily molded using bagging mold techniques. The resulting molded devices have uses in biomedical, health care and sport protective devices. Due to the improved strength of material, it is possible to drill holes into the device shell allowing for improved ventilation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: a) one or more prepolymers comprising the reaction product of a polyisocyanate having functionality of greater than 2 to about 2.9 and one or more polypropylene diols ethylene oxide capped polypropylene diols having a number average molecular weight of about 400 to 4,000; b) one or more polyisocyanates having a functionality of greater than 2 to about 2.9; c) one or more acids; d) one or more catalysts comprising dimethyl tin dicarboxylates, and e) one or more aromatic carbonyl chlorides. The composition can be used to bond laminates together useful in automobiles as for instance as headliners, in sunroofs and as rear shelves.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a novel composition which acts as a barrier to noxious agents while adding self-detoxifying catalytic treatments to neutralize the noxious and harmful warfare agents when applied for example on a fabric, or other solid support.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive compositions containing 92 to 99.9 parts of a block copolymer adhesive composition and 0.1 to less than 8 parts of an acrylic adhesive composition are described. Tapes including such adhesives, and methods of making such tapes are also described.

Abstract: A circuit substrate, including a porous glass film with the volume percentage ratio of the glass being above 45%, a resin adhesion layer located on either side of the glass film respectively, and a metal foil located in the outside of resin adhesion layer. The glass film, the resin adhesion layer and the metal foil join together through suppressing, and the resin of the resin adhesion layer is filled in the gaps of the glass film. The circuit substrate employs a porous glass film as a carrier material, so that the resin adhesion layer and the surface of the glass film surface have a good binding force, and the CTE of the circuit substrate in the direction of X and Y is reduced compared to instances before, and has good formability, which is simple and convenient in process operation. In addition, also provided is a manufacturing method for a circuit substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to hot-melt adhesive compositions having at least one thermoplastic poly-a-olefin that is solid at 25° C. and that contains silane groups, at least one soft resin having a melting point or softening point between ?10 and 40° C., and at least one silane that is liquid at 25° C. The hot-melt adhesive compositions are characterized by an improved open time and reduced viscosity compared to the prior art that cannot be achieved by means of other low-molecular-weight components that are normally added to reduce the viscosity, because the components escape from the adhesive formulation over time. The hot-melt adhesives according to the invention are suitable in particular as laminating adhesives and have a desirable low viscosity during the application, while good cross-linking density can be achieved by the addition of silane that is liquid at room temperature.

Abstract: A cool roofing system includes highly reflective calcined kaolin particles having a solar reflectance of 80% to 92%. When applied to a roofing substrate, the highly reflective kaolin particles produce a roofing system having a solar reflectance greater than or equal to 70%.

Abstract: A co-extruded plastic film structure that has increased rigidity. The film is extruded on a three layer extrusion line with the core layer based on a foamed polymer. The outer layers comprise a polyolefin combined with non-plastic particulate. The film may be coated onto a substrate, such as paper.

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of electrically conductive porous material assemblies. Also disclosed are exemplary methods of making or producing electrically conductive porous material assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, an electrically conductive porous material assembly generally includes an electrically conductive porous material and a first layer of electrically conductive porous fabric. A first layer of adhesive is between the first layer of electrically conductive porous fabric and the electrically conductive porous material.

Abstract: A diffusively reflective paint composition is disclosed for use in reflectors in lighting fixtures. The paint is formed by blending macroporous polymeric particles with a paint carrier. The macroporous polymeric particles are formed by reducing a reflective macroporous sheet material. The paint can further comprise solid or hollow microspheres. The paint can be applied to a variety of substrates to form diffusely reflective articles.

Abstract: A multilayered carpet cushion underlay structure is provided having a primary sheet of resilient viscoelastic polyurethane foam adhered to a non-woven fabric carrier. The composite material additionally features a subjacent surface having an arrangement of polymeric fictionalizing projections that provide optimal resistance to slippage.

Abstract: A composite structural element and a method for making same are provided. The element includes a polymer foam core and at least one fibrous layer adhered to the polymer foam core by epoxy. Nano-particles are suspended in the epoxy prior to curing; preferably they are mixed with the hardener before it is mixed with the resin. The polymer foam core is preferably an exothermic foam such as polyurethane, and heat generated by the exothermic foam cures the epoxy, thereby causing the fibrous layer to adhere to the foam core. The nano-particles may be made from at least one of carbon, a ceramic, tungsten, a carbide, titanium, zircon, aluminum, silver, or boron. When carbon nano-particles are used, the strength of the composite is greatly increased, and the curing time of the heat-curable epoxy is significantly reduced. Ceramic nano-particles can be used to increase penetration resistance and provide increased ballistic protection.

Abstract: An acoustical vinyl tile having an integral acoustical layer is disclosed. The vinyl tile includes a vinyl portion, an acoustical portion, and an adhesive layer for fixing the vinyl portion to the acoustical portion. The acoustical portion comprises a crumb rubber component and a polyurethane foam component. The acoustical portion can include 10-40% crumb rubber and 60-90% polyurethane foam. The resulting vinyl tile meets ASTM E 2179 IIC sound requirements. A method of making a vinyl tile meeting the ASTM sound requirements is also disclosed. The method includes providing a vinyl slab portion, providing an acoustical slab portion comprising crumb rubber, polyurethane foam and a resin binder; and bonding the vinyl slab portion to the acoustical portion. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention is a laminate article including a first substrate layer comprising a fluorine-containing surface, a second substrate layer and an adhesive layer in contact with both the fluorine-containing surface of the first substrate layer and the second substrate layer. The adhesive layer includes an organopolysiloxane composition and a platinum catalyst. The organopolysiloxane composition includes a first polysiloxane comprising H end groups and a second polysiloxane comprising alkyl end groups, alkenyl end groups or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention is a laminate article including a first substrate layer comprising a fluorine-containing surface, a second substrate layer and an adhesive layer in contact with both the fluorine-containing surface of the first substrate layer and the second substrate layer. The adhesive layer includes a cross-linkable, pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive and a cross-linker selected from the group consisting of epoxies, polyisocyanates, and melamines.

Abstract: An impact-resistant film comprises at least one layer of an elastomeric polymer material and an adhesive layer.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a novel composition which acts as a barrier to noxious agents while adding self-detoxifying catalytic treatments to neutralize the noxious and harmful warfare agents when applied for example on a fabric, or other solid support.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new and improved method and process for manufacturing a layered laminate device. Said device including a decorative surface between a carrier and visual surface as well as a backing surface positioned along the carrier surface. Optionally, the method and process may include creating channels associated with at least one of the carrier or visual surfaces, protective coatings associated with one or more of the carrier or visual surfaces, or barriers for receiving the decorative surface.

Abstract: Provided are a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) sheet having excellent foam repulsion resistance and an aqueous PSA composition suitable for preparing this sheet. The composition primarily comprises an acrylic polymer obtained by polymerizing a starting monomer material containing an alkyl(meth)acrylate as a main monomer and both acrylic acid and methacrylic acid. The acrylic polymer preferably has a weight average molecular weight of 65×104 to 100×104. The starting monomer material is preferred to further contain a silanol-forming monomer and polymerized without the silanol-forming monomer to produce a polymer having a gel fraction of 7 to 17 mass %. The post-crosslink PSA preferably has a gel fraction of 20 to 55 mass %.

Abstract: The invention has an object to provide a foam laminate with excellent repeelability for electric or electronic devices. A foam laminate for electric or electronic devices of the invention has, on at least one side of a foam layer, a polyolefin-based pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing a polyolefin, in which the polyolefin-based pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a 180° peelability from an acrylic plate (tension rate: 0.3 m/min) of from 0.1 N/20 mm to 2.5 N/20 mm. The polyolefin-based pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is preferably a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing a polyolefin A having a crystal melting energy of less than 50 J/g, or a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing the polyolefin A and a polyolefin B having a crystal melting energy of 50 J/g or more in which a proportion of the polyolefin B is from 3 to 30% by weight with respect to a total polyolefin amount (100% by weight).

Abstract: Methods of preparing silicone pressure sensitive adhesives are described. The methods include electron beam curing nonfunctionalized silicone materials, e.g., silicone fluids and gums. Hot melt processing the nonfunctionalized silicone materials prior to electron beam crosslinking, and crosslinked adhesives prepared by such methods are also described. Adhesives prepared by hot melt coating and electron beam curing nonfunctionalized silicone materials and adhesive articles incorporating such adhesives are also disclosed.

Abstract: A gutter guard mesh for application to the gutter/roof interface of a roof includes a length of woven mesh or the like having an array of apertures dimensioned to maximize traversal by rain water and minimize traversal of accumulated debris from the roof wherein at least a first edge of the mesh is fitted on a first side with a double sided acrylic foam closed cell tape having acrylic adhesive on both sides and on a second opposing side with a double sided butyl tape wherein the free side of the foam tape is available for adherence to the gutter via the acrylic adhesive and the free side of the butyl tape is available for adherence of a protective laminate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite material having two or more superimposed wood layers. Said layers are joined together by means of a one component polyurethane adhesive containing a prepolymer having free NCO groups and a wood having a volume fraction of libriform fibres in the region of between 50-70% is used.

Abstract: A composite material has a polymeric upper layer which is connected via at least one adhesive layer to a substrate. The substrate is predominantly or entirely formed by an open-cell polyurethane foam onto which the upper layer, containing between 2 and 12 wt % of polysiloxane, is bonded by an adhesive layer. An intermediate layer or a double layer, i.e. a composite of the intermediate layer with a bonding layer located between the substrate and the intermediate layer, is provided between the upper layer and the substrate as the adhesive layer for joining the upper layer and the substrate. The regions of the substrate into which the polyurethane dispersion of the adhesive layer has penetrated in a controlled manner during application have a density which is between 12% and 48%, above the density of the regions of the substrate without the adhesive layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composite material having two or more superimposed layers of wood as a support element in structural engineering, nautical, vehicle and aircraft constructions, energy production systems, mining or in the production of furniture. The wood layers are joined together by means of a one component polyurethane adhesive containing a prepolymer with free NCO groups and the wood has a structure having a volume fraction of libriform fibers of between 50%-70%.

Abstract: A sports board is made by forming a rough blank that has an inner foam core and an outer cured fiberglass layer. The method further includes the steps of applying a bonding composition to the top and bottom surfaces of the rough blank; placing an upper surface panel and a lower surface panel on the top and bottom surfaces of the rough blank before the bonding composition has cured; heating the molded sports board in a compression mold; and trimming the molded sports board to form the finished sports board.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing composite parts comprising a thermoformable rigid polyurethane foam and a covering material, wherein a thermoformable polyurethane foam is provided and adhesively bonded to covering material, where a moisture-curing polyurethane adhesive which is cured by bringing into contact with an alkaline, aqueous alkali metal solution is used as adhesive. The present invention further relates to a composite part which can be obtained by such a process and to the use of such a composite part in vehicles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transferable curable non-liquid film on a release substrate, process for making same, bonding processes utilizing same, assemblies comprising substrates bonded together using same and the cure product of said films. Pre-applied materials are also described.

Abstract: A composite intraluminal prosthesis which is preferably used as a vascular prothesis includes a layer of ePTFE and a layer of textile material which are secured together by an elastomeric bonding agent. The ePTFE layer includes a porous microstructure defined by nodes interconnected by fibrils. The adhesive bonding agent is preferably applied in solution so that the bonding agent enters the pores of the microstructure of the ePTFE. This helps secure the textile layer to the ePTFE layer.

Abstract: A composite material able to dissipate the kinetic energy of a moving object comprising a layer of ballistic material bonded to a layer of porous matrix material which is impregnated with shear thickening fluid.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition includes at least a semi-crystalline copolymer of propylene and a polyethylene wax having a Brookfield viscosity of about 20 cP to 500 cP at 140° C., a density of about 0.95 g/cm3 to 0.99 g/cm3 between 23° C. and 25° C., and a Mettler drop point of about 110° C. to 135° C., wherein the composition is characterized by a effective set time of about 0.1 second to 5 seconds. Articles including the composition and methods of making articles including the composition are described.

Abstract: A diffusively reflective paint composition is disclosed for use in reflectors in lighting fixtures. The paint is formed by blending macroporous polymeric particles with a paint carrier. The macroporous polymeric particles are formed by reducing a reflective macroporous sheet material. The paint can further comprise solid or hollow microspheres. The paint can be applied to a variety of substrates to form diffusely reflective articles.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a structural reinforcement system. The system reinforces hollow cavities within various products to increase the structural rigidity of the product. The system generally includes a rigid carrier, an expandable material, and an adhesive. The expandable material and the adhesive are placed within the carrier such that when the expandable material expands, the adhesive moves to be positioned to bond the rigid carrier to the cavity walls.

Abstract: A release liner is provided according to the present invention. The release liner includes a clay coated paper substrate having a first surface and a second surface, a silicone coating provided on one of the first surface or the second surface of the clay coated paper substrate, and a friction coating provided on the other of the first surface of the second surface of the clay coated paper substrate. The clay coated paper substrate includes a paper base sheet having a first side, a second side, and a basis weight of about 50 lb/3,000 ft2 to about 100 lb/3,000 ft2, and a clay coating on each of the paper base sheet first side and second side at a weight of about 0.75 lb/3,000 ft2 to about 10 lb/3,000 ft2 per side. Laminates including a release liner and an adhesive backed article are described, and additionally described are methods for manufacturing and using.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to an article and a method for producing an article including a plurality of substrates, and an adhesive bonded between at least two of the plurality of substrates. The adhesive can include a polycarbonate copolymer that includes reacted resorcinol, siloxane, and bisphenol-A. Another embodiment relates to an article having a first polyimide substrate, a second polyimide substrate, and an adhesive bonded between the first substrate and the second substrate. The article can have a 2 minute integrated heat release rate of less than or equal to 65 kilowatt-minutes per square meter (kW-min/m2) and a peak heat release rate of less than 65 kilowatts per square meter (kW/m2) as measured using the method of FAR F25.4, in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation FAR 25.853(d).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a foam composite element, comprising the steps of providing a facing, applying adhesion promoter, and applying a foam layer comprising polyurethane and/or polyisocyanurate to the adhesion promoter, characterised in that the adhesion promoter consists of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyether polyol (B.1), polymer polyol (B.2), polyurea dispersion (B.3), polyester polyol (B.4) and PIPA polyol (B.5). The invention relates further to the use of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyether polyol, polymer polyol and polyurea dispersion as adhesion promoter in the production of foam composite elements, as well as to foam composite elements produced by the process according to the invention.

Abstract: Described herein are fugitive hot melt adhesive compositions having a substantial weight percent of renewable plant-based content. The adhesive compositions impart high initial adhesive bond strength between an object and a substrate quickly after application in the molten state, wherein the adhesive bond strength is spontaneously substantially reduced to a very low or near zero level after a short time, for example between about 1 minute and 60 minutes after application. Methods of use and articles formed using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: A layered insulation panel including a rigid polyisocyanurate foam layer and, adhered to at least one surface thereof, a facing material. The two materials are adhered by a two-component polyisocyanurate adhesive, and both the polyisocyanurate adhesive and the polyisocyanurate foam layer undergo polymerization concurrently and in place. The result is that the tensile bond strength between the polyisocyanurate foam layer and the facing surface is improved, due to interaction between the polymerization occurring at the surface of the foam layer and the polymerization of the polyisocyanurate adhesive.