Abstract: The invention provides a coating composition that provides high brightness, high gloss and superior print quality. The coated product comprises a substrate coated on at least one side with a coating composition comprising a pigment component and a binder component that is made of mixture of two binder resins. Both binder resins are capable of film forming. The first binder resin provides coating gloss and adhesion properties and the second binder resin enhances coating porosity, adhesion, and anti-static properties. The first binder resin that is used at 60-95% by weight of the total binder resin blend is selected from the group consisting of vinyl acetate acrylate, styrene acrylate and styrene butadiene acrylic copolymers. The second binder resin that is used at 5-40% by weight of the total binder resin blend is selected from the group consisting of anion type polystyrene derivatives, polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol.

Abstract: A structure comprising: an adhesive layer; a plastic substrate; and a hydrophilic coating film, provided in this order, wherein the hydrophilic coating film includes a cross-linked structure produced by hydrolysis and polycondensation with an aqueous solution containing (a) a hydrophilic polymer and (b) an alkoxide of a metal selected from the group consisting of Si, Ti, Zr, and Al.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas barrier film where a polyurethane type resin layer and an inorganic layer are disposed in this order from a polyester type resin film side on at least one surface of a polyester type resin film, wherein the polyurethane type resin constituting said polyurethane type resin layer is a resin containing a skeleton represented by the following formula (1) and/or the following formula (2). The present invention provides a gas barrier film having excellent oxygen insulation and water vapor insulation.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a liquid packaging board (1), wherein the base board (3) is provided with at least one polymeric coating layer on both sides thereof to decrease the flavour scalping from a packaged liquid, such as citrus fruit juice. Inside the baseboard, there is a layer (6) of ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer either in a direct contact with the packaged liquid or coated with a thin layer of polyolefin. The invention also relates to a closed package for liquid food that is formed from the liquid packaging board (1) by folding and seaming, wherein the side that comes in contact with the food product, correspondingly, comprises an EMA layer and, possibly, a thin polyolefin layer on top of the same. The invention further comprises the use of EMA in decreasing the flavour scalping from the packaged liquid by the packaging material.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an integrated lightning strike protection system adapted for automated placement on a composite structure comprising a surfacing layer consisting of an organic polymer resin, a conductive layer of an expanded metal foil, an isolation/tack layer, and a carrier paper layer. In another embodiment of the invention, there is provided an integrated lightning strike protection system comprising an integrated lightning strike protection material consisting of an expanded metal foil encapsulated in organic polymer resin mounted on a carrier paper, and an automated placement machine suitable for placing the material on an aircraft composite part for protection of the composite part from lightning strikes. In another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method for fabricating a composite structure with lightning strike protection.

Abstract: A label for removable application to an article such as a beverage bottle includes a backing layer (2) comprising a laminate of a bi-axially oriented polyester such as PET (12) and a bi-axially oriented polypropylene (14). The polyester film (12) has a lower coefficient of thermal expansion than the polypropylene film (14). Consequently, when the label is heated, it will tend to curl and this effect can be used to assist in the removal of the label from the article in a hot washing bath during recycling of the article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite chemical conversion coating film containing a crystalline continuous coating film that is formed on a metal substrate. The present invention also relates to a process for forming a multiple layered coating film including (A) the first step of immersing an untreated metal substrate in an aqueous solution containing nitrate of a rare earth metal and forming a crystalline continuous coating film containing a rare earth metal compound with a deposition amount of 1 mg/m2 at lower limit and 110 mg/m2 at upper limit by cathode electrolysis and (B) the second step of coating an electrodeposition coating composition containing an organic acid or inorganic acid salt of a rare earth metal by cathode electrodeposition.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide coated printing papers having fast ink drying properties comparable to those of conventional newsprint, without stickiness, having good printability such as sharpness of printed images comparable to those of coated papers, as well as having the effect of decomposing harmful substances by exposure to light, especially when using penetration drying type news inks. A coated printing paper is provided, comprising a coating layer containing a pigment and an adhesive on a base paper, characterized in that a fine titanium oxide powder having a photocatalytic effect is contained in the coating layer and that the coated paper has an oil absorbency of 20 g/m2 or more under pressure and a Bekk smoothness of 75 seconds or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition comprising (i) a supporting medium, and (ii) a plurality of cellulose particles, having an average dry particle size of less than 10 ?m, dispersed in the supporting medium, excluding aqueous coating compositions adapted for application to paper. The invention also relates to a coating composition comprising (i) a supporting medium, and (ii) a plurality of cellulose particles, having an average dry particle size of less than 10 ?m, dispersed in the supporting medium in an amount of less than about 5 g/L. The coating compositions of the invention form coatings which have useful thermal properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to instant drying glossy ink jet media made by using a sub-micron silica coating and a calendering process, preferably a supercalendering process.

Abstract: A cold-formable laminate (10) made of an aluminum foil (14) which is laminated on both sides with plastics material for producing base parts of blister packagings for products which are sensitive to moisture and oxygen, has a plastics material layer arranged on a first side of the aluminum foil (14), as the outer layer (12), and has a sealing layer (16) arranged on the second side of the aluminum foil (14) made of a film or a coating made of polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC). The laminate is suitable for the production of base parts of blister packagings for products which are sensitive to moisture and oxygen.

Abstract: The invention relates in general level to a method for coating plastic products including large surface areas. The invention also relates to coated plastic products manufactured by the method. The coating is carried out by employing ultra short pulsed laser deposition wherein pulsed laser beam is scanned with a rotating optical scanner including at least one mirror for reflecting the laser beam. The invention has several both industrially and qualitatively advantageous effects such as low production temperatures accomplishing the coating of plastic products, high coating production rate, excellent coating properties and overall low manufacturing costs.

Abstract: A resin film is formed on the surface of a hot dip galvanized steel sheet by applying emulsion of a polyolefin copolymer resin molecular-associated by ion cluster to the steel sheet surface. The resin film contains, in terms of solids content, 10 to 55 mass % of silica particles, 1 to 8 mass % of a crosslinking agent, and 1 to 8 mass % of tannic acid and/or ammonium vanadate. The resin-coated hot dip galvanized steel sheet is capable of exhibiting well-balanced superior characteristics in weldability, corrosion resistance, and machinability.

Abstract: The invention relates to an application system for water-based adhesives to produce corrugated and laminated board products using less adhesive than traditionally possible. The water based colloidal adhesive is selected from the group consisting of biopolymer nanoparticles and formulations based thereon, polyvinyl acetate and formulations based thereon, polyvinyl alcohol blends and formulations based thereon, dextrins and formulations based thereon, polyacrylics and formulations based thereon, vinyl acetate-acrylic copolymers and formulations based thereon, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers and formulations based thereon, vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers and formulations based thereon, and other adhesives of similar characteristics, and blends of any of the former.

Abstract: The present invention provides a metal material given a chrome-free surface treatment satisfying all of the requirements of corrosion resistance, heat resistance, fingermark resistance, conductivity, coatability, and blackening resistance at the time of working, which was difficult to achieve with conventional chromate-free technology. The chromate-free surface treated metal material of the present invention is comprised of a metal material on the surface of which is coated and dried an aqueous metal surface treatment agent comprising an organic silicon compound (W), obtained by blending a silane coupling agent (A) containing one amino group in its molecule and a silane coupling agent (B) containing one glycidyl group in its molecule in a solid weight ratio [(A)/(B)] of 0.5 to 1.7, at least one type of fluorocompound (X) selected from fluorotitanic acid or fluorozirconic acid, phosphoric acid (Y), and a vanadium compound (Z) so as to form a composite coating containing the different ingredients.

Abstract: An assembly comprises a part for example a part of an item of cookware, bakeware, domestic appliance or the like which is subjected to a wear means in use such that the wear means may abrade the outer surface of the part. The part is provided with an outer surface which comprises a polyaryletherketone polymer, especially polyetheretherketone, and a fluoropolymer. Such a combination is found to exhibit superior wear properties over other known materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support for a recording medium comprising a substrate having a topside and a backside on which the topside is provided with at least two resin layers, the layer furthest away from said support which is most distant from the substrate comprises a copolymer of an ?-olefin and an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid, an ?-olefin and an ester of an ?,?-unsaturated acid, an ?-olefin and an anhydride of an ?,?-unsaturated di-carboxylic acid or an ?-olefin and an vinyl-ester.

Abstract: There is provided a laminate sheet which is excellent in oxygen-barrier property and moisture resistance, biodegradable as a whole and therefore suitable as a base material for packaging materials, such as food containers. The laminate sheet is formed by laminating a water-containable and biodegradable polymer substrate sheet or a precursor thereof in a water-containing state with a layer of polyglycolic acid resin having a residual monomer content below 0.5 wt. % to form a laminate, and subjecting the laminate to bonding and forming under heat and pressure.

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: It is an object of the present invention to provide an optical layered body which is produced at low cost and is superior in all an antistatic property, hardness and optical properties such as haze and a total light transmittance. An optical layered body comprising a light-transmitting substrate and a hard coat layer formed on the light-transmitting substrate, wherein the hard coat layer is a resin layer formed from a hard coat layer-forming composition containing a quaternary ammonium salt having a weight average molecular weight of 1000 to 50000, a tri- or morefunctional (meth)acrylate compound having a weight average molecular weight of 700 or less, and a permeable solvent; and a content of the quaternary ammonium salt in the hard coat layer is 0.5 to 18% by weight.

Abstract: The instant invention is a high-density polyethylene composition, method of producing the same, wire and cable jackets made therefrom, and method of making such wire and cable jackets. The high-density polyethylene composition of the instant invention includes a first component, and a second component. The first component is a high molecular weight ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer having a density in the range of 0.915 to 0.940 g/cm3, and a melt index (I21.6) in the range of 0.5 to 10 g/10 minutes. The second component is a low molecular weight ethylene polymer having a density in the range of 0.965 to 0.980 g/cm3, and a melt index (I2) in the range of 50 to 1500 g/10 minutes. The high-density polyethylene composition has a melt index (I2) of at least 1, a density in the range of 0.950 to 0.960 g/cm3, and g? of equal or greater than 1.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of a film to a nonwoven, a film to another film, or a nonwoven to another nonwoven are disclosed. Depending on the laminate or multilaminate structure, the improvement can be achieved by using low viscosity, low density ethylene- or propylene-based polymers, which physically anchor to the substrate, such as a porous nonwoven, or by using a similar polymer in a blend with one of the substrate film polymers to improve flow and adhesion.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant substrate is provided having a Cr(VI) free corrosion resistant two layer coating. The substrate is substantially comprised of aluminum, an aluminum alloy, magnesium or a magnesium alloy. A first wet chemical deposited inorganic passivation layer is directly positioned on the substrate and a second organic modified polysiloxane layer is directly positioned on the passivation layer.

Abstract: A method for the production of a weblike material including a flocked substrate (F) is described, in which: on at least a first side of the substrate (F) is applied an adhesive (R); on said first face are distributed flock fibers (13); the fibers are anchored to the substrate by way of the adhesive.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing a washing- or cleaning-agent shaped element, encompassing the steps of a) making available a shaped element that comprises a cavity in the form of a recess or a passthrough hole, b) applying a coating agent onto the surface of the shaped element so that the surface coverage of the coated shaped-element surface with the coating agent is between 0.2 and 50 mg/cm2, are suitable for the manufacture of washing- or cleaning-agent shaped elements having excellent hardness and good solubility.

Abstract: Lithographic substrate comprising (a) a dimensionally stable plate- or foil-shaped support, (b) an aluminum oxide layer provided on at least one side of the support (a), and (c) an interlayer applied onto the aluminum oxide layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer comprising structural units derived from the following compounds: (a1) at least one compound comprising both polyalkylene oxide chains and at least one structural unit which is free-radical polymerizable, and (a2) at least one monomer capable of copolymerizing with the free-radical polymerizable structural unit of (a1) and furthermore comprising at least one acidic functional group with pKs<5, wherein the acidic functional group can be present as a free acid group or in the form of a salt.

Abstract: An oil-resistant sheet material having low resistance to air permeability and being excellent oil resistance, and particularly, being able to be suitably used as a packaging material for food containing edible oil. The oil-resistant sheet material includes at least one coating layer that contains starch and/or polyvinyl alcohol and a fatty acid on at least one side of a substrate in a solid content of 0.5 to 20 g/cm2. When the coating layer further contains a crosslinking agent, the oil resistance is improved. A coating layer that contains a fatty acid as a main component or a coating layer that contains polyvinyl alcohol as a main component may be further applied to the above-mentioned coating layer to form at least two coating layers.

Abstract: A bedding product, such as a pillow or cushion, that satisfactorily drawing out peculiar softness and comfort possessed by an internal filling material, realizes comfort and high flame retardance without detriment to the excellent drape and tactile sensation possessed by a fiber material of flame shielding cloth. There is provided a flame retardant bedding product comprising an internal filling material covered by a flame shielding cloth made of fibers containing 5 to 60 wt. % halogenous fiber (A), 5 to 60 wt. % flame retardant cellulose fiber (B), 0 to 75 wt. % cellulose fiber (C) and 0 to 50 wt. % polyester fiber (D).

Abstract: A barrier composite having reduced blocking is disclosed. The composite may include a substrate, a barrier layer formed from polyvinylidene chloride disposed on the substrate, and an anti-blocking layer disposed on the barrier layer. The anti-blocking layer may be formed from polyvinyl alcohol, and optionally, colloidal silica, wax, or a combination thereof. Alternatively, the anti-blocking layer may be formed from a polymeric carrier material, colloidal silica, and a wax. Methods for forming such composites and for forming a roll of such composites are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated film comprising a polyester film and a coating layer provided on one side thereof, which coating layer is formed by applying a coating solution containing at least one binder resin (A), a polycarbodiimide compound (B) and a melamine compound (C).

Abstract: A fluoropolymer resin coated member in which the fluoropolymer resin layer has been improved in wear resistance and peeling resistance. When the coated member is used to form a mold for polyester container molding, part of a polyester resin or an oligomer ingredient or additive contained in the polyester resin is prevented from depositing on the mold surface. And a polyester container with excellent luster and transparency can be manufactured. The fluoropolymer resin coated member (1) comprise a foundation (10) and a fluoropolymer resin layer (20) formed thereon, the foundation (10) having a surface roughness of 2 to 10 degree in Root-mean-square slope of profile, the amount of the fluoropolymer resin of the fluoropolymer resin layer (20) being 0.5-8.5 g/m2, and the surface roughness of the fluoropolymer resin layer being 5 degree or less in Root-mean-square slope of profile ?q2.

Abstract: A barrier paper has a polymeric layer substantially covering a first side of the paper and an anti-blocking coating on a second side. The polymeric layer has anti-blocking characteristics. A method of making an anti-blocking barrier paper also is provided.

Abstract: Material in web form intended in particular for use in a diagnostic strip and composed of a carrier material coated on one or both sides with an ultrathin coating varnish comprising at least one anionic surfactant based on a sulphosuccinic ester salt, the ultrathin coating varnish having, after drying, a coating distribution of from 5 to 100 mg/m2.

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: The invention relates to a process for coating metallic surfaces with a composition containing silane/silanol/ siloxane/polysiloxane, the composition consisting essentially of a) at least one compound selected from silanes, silanols, siloxanes and polysiloxanes, b) at least two compounds selected from compounds containing titanium, hafnium, zirconium, aluminium and/or boron, and optionally c) at least one type of cation selected from cations of metals of subgroups 1 to 3 and 5 to 8, including lanthanides, and of main group 2 of the periodic table of the elements, and/or at least one corresponding compound, d) at least one organic compound selected from monomers, oligomers, polymers, copolymers and block copolymers, and/or e) at least one substance that influences the pH, as well as f) water, and g) optionally at least one organic solvent. The invention further relates to corresponding aqueous compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a support comprising a substrate having a top side and a back side, wherein at least the top side is provided with at least two resin layers, wherein the outermost resin layer, which is most distant from the substrate, comprises at least 50 wt. % of one polyethylene homopolymer or polyethylene copolymer with a density less than 0.90 g/cm3 and said outermost resin layer has a coating weight of at least 0.2 g/m2 and less than 2 g/m2.

Abstract: Multi-layer films particularly suited for packaging applications, including a core layer, a metallizable layer located on a side of the core layer, the metallizable layer comprising polyethylene and a cyclic olefin copolymer are provided. Optionally, the multi-layer film may have a tie layer located intermediate the core layer and the metallizable layer. Embodiments may have the desirable combination of improved barrier properties and bond strength.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated polyester film with high surface tension and very low coefficient of friction. These properties are achieved using a polymeric coating in which the polymer contains both hydrophilic and hydrophobic sections.

Abstract: A weldable workpiece having a surface deposition including an absorber dye possessing strong absorption and a high extinction coefficient. The dye is deposited at a uniform density and thereby has the capacity to convert inbound radiant energy over about 0.1 J per square millimeter into thermal energy via vibronic relaxation and exothermic decomposition. In optical applications, the workpiece forms welds of high photopic and optical transmission. The improved transmission results from the solvent residues, additives, dyes and by-products being mutually miscible with the workpiece surface. A method for preprocessing the workpiece describes steps for selecting polymers, dyes and vehicles.

Abstract: The invention provides a low density paperboard material and associated method for use in producing an insulated container, and is especially well-suited for making cups. The paperboard material comprises a paperboard web including wood fibers and expanded microspheres, and has a relatively low density ranging from about 6 to about 10 lb/3MSF/mil, a relatively high caliper ranging from about 24 to about 35 mil, and an internal bond strength of at least about 80×10?3 ft-lbf., preferably at least 100×10?3 lft-lbf. For applications such as cups the material is also coated on one or both sides with a barrier coating, preferably low density polyethylene, to limit liquid penetration into the web. The low density paperboard material of the invention is convertible for manufacture of containers, particularly cups, and exhibits insulative properties comparable to higher cost materials conventionally used to make cups.

Abstract: Functionalized substrates, comprising microcapsules, are an effective means of dosing perfume or other actives to fabric during the laundering process.

Abstract: Durable non-electrically conductive metal treatments (such as coatings or finishes) for yarns and textile fabrics. Such treatments preferably comprise silver and/or silver ions; however, other metals, such as zinc, iron, copper, nickel, cobalt, aluminum, gold, manganese, magnesium, and the like, may also be present or alternatively utilized. Such a treatment provides, as one example, an antimicrobial fiber and/or textile fabric which remains on the surface and does not permit electrical conductivity over the surface. The treatment is extremely durable on such substrates; after a substantial number of standard launderings and dryings, the treatment does not wear away in any appreciable amount and thus the substrate retains its antimicrobial activity (or other property).

Abstract: A method of improving grease and/or water resistance of a material is disclosed that comprises treating the material with wax and poly(vinyl alcohol) and optionally with a polyamine. Compositions for practicing the method and materials that have been treated by the method are also disclosed.

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: A coated paper sheet provided with a coating layer formed on a paper sheet substrate and containing a pigment and a binder and optionally a pre-coated polyacrylamide-containing anionic acrylic resin layer formed between the substrate and coating layer, and having a 75° specular gloss of 70% or more, an air permeability of 4000 seconds or less, a Clark stiffness, in terms of critical strength L, of 12 cm or more in a cross direction and an internal bond strength of 200 mJ or more, exhibits high resistance to blistering, excellent printer-passing property, and high quality image-recording property and useful for both of offset printing and electrophotographic duplicating or printing.

Abstract: Durable silver particulate treatments for yarns and textile fabrics are provided. Such treatments provide, as one example, an antimicrobial fiber and/or textile fabric which remains on the surface and retains its antimicrobial characteristics after a substantial number of standard launderings and dryings. The method of adherence to the target yarn and/or fabric may be performed any number of ways, most preferably through the utilization of a binder system. The particular method of adherence, as well as the treated textile fabrics and individual fibers are also encompassed within this invention.

Abstract: A dull coated printing paper that is bulky (low in density) having a density of 0.90 to 1.15 g/cm3 and yet offers excellent pliability, superior surface smoothness, high degree of print gloss and minimal small-scale gloss variations in the image area are obtained by forming a coating layer comprising a pigment and an adhesive on a base paper which contains an organic compound having an action to inhibit binding between pulp fibers and then carrying out calender treatment at a line pressure for the treatment of 50 to 150 kg/cm.

Abstract: Self-coating or self-layering lacquer systems from at least two different resins, oligomers, or polymers, which are emulsifiable or dispersible in water, have different surface tensions, and form self-layering phases. After the application, the phases separate into the components of the formulation.

Abstract: An element comprising a support on which is disposed an organic electroconductive polymeric layer containing a conductive polymer such that when a printing solution containing a conductivity enhancing agent contacts said electroconductive layer, the resistivity of the areas that are contacted with a printing solution decreases by at least a factor of 10. A method for producing an electrode pattern in the substrate is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a zinc-based coated steel sheet having a zinc-based coating layer and a lubricant film, which is formed on the zinc-based coating layer, containing zinc phosphate particles in an amount of 50 wt. % or more, and having substantially no reaction layer formed by reaction between the zinc-based coating and the zinc phosphate particles, and a method for the manufacture thereof. The zinc-based coated steel sheet according to the present invention has an excellent anti-peeling property, excellent frictional property, even in the non-lubricated condition which occurs at areas where the press oil film is broken, and excellent anti-galling property.