Abstract: There is provided an adhesive resin composition suitable for a multilayer structure which retains sufficient adhesive strength even when in contact with gasoline or light gas oil, and has excellent long-term durability and durability in high-temperature fuels and excellent adhesive strength at high temperature. The adhesive resin composition of the invention includes a modified ethylene polymer (A1) which is graft-modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof and which has a density of 930 to 980 kg/m3, and an unmodified ethylene polymer (A2) having a density of 910 to 929 kg/m3, wherein the adhesive resin composition has a melt flow rate (MFR) [ASTM D 1238 (temperature: 190° C., 2160 g load)] of 0.1 to 3 g/10 min and a density of 920 to 930 kg/m3 and has an elution amount of 60 wt % or less at 85° C. or lower as determined by cross-fractionation chromatography. The present invention also relates to a multilayer structure formed by using the adhesion resin composition.

Abstract: The present application concerns a coated film comprising a substantially biodegradable substrate having a biodegradable coating thereon at a coat weight of not more than 12 gsm, as well as useful articles sealed inside a package at least partly comprising such a film, and also a process for producing a coated film comprising providing a substantially biodegradable film substrate and applying a biodegradable coating to the substrate at a coat weight of less than 12 gsm by means of a hot melt coating step.

Abstract: Provided is an eco-friendly poly(propylene carbonate) resin composition for a sheet, which is characterized by using a poly(alkylene carbonate) resin developed by efficiently utilizing carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to global warding, as a main material, and including appropriate additives, such as, a strength modifier, and a flexibilizer, thereby completely solving environmental hazards controversy of the existing polyvinyl chloride resin products; exhibiting excellent mechanical and thermal properties, processability, post processability (printability, embossing and surface treatment, laminating characteristics) and superior anti-flaming property (low smoke density) and elongation characteristics as compared with the existing polyvinyl chloride resin products; and overcoming an extruding production method which is a small-sized production manner, corresponding to a big defect in thermoplastic plastics emerged as substitutes for polyvinyl chloride resin products and thus applying a calendering

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid transfer member having thermal stability on the occasion of molding, stress cracking resistance and low liquid chemical permeability at the same time. The present invention is a fluid transfer member which is composed by a laminate containing a layer [P] comprising a fluoropolymer and/or a fluorine-free organic material and a layer [Q] comprising a chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides articles made from structurally precise poly(propylene carbonate) and blends thereof. Provided articles include articles manufactured from poly(propylene carbonate) wherein the PPC has a high head-to-tail ratio, low ether linkage content, narrow polydispersity and low cyclic carbonate content. Also provided are articles made from, incorporating or coated with structurally precise PPC.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester resin composition comprising: (A) a polyester resin containing 5% by mole or more and not more than 86% by mole of a succinic acid unit in the whole of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid unit; (B) a polyester resin containing 5% by mole or more and not more than 95% by mole of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid unit in all of dicarboxylic acid units; and (C) a polyester resin containing an aliphatic oxycarboxylic acid, wherein the polyester resin composition contains from 10 to 89% by weight of the resin (A) and from 11 to 90% by weight of the resin (B) relative to a total sum of the resins (A) and (B) and contains from 1 to 40% by weight of the resin (C) relative to a total sum of the resins (A), (B) and (C).

Abstract: An insert molding apparatus includes a forming die in which a first part is arranged, and that molds resin such that a portion of the first part is exposed; and a first mounting part that is arranged at a portion where the first part is exposed, and that has a passage that passes through a space in the forming die into which the molten resin is supplied and a portion where the first part is arranged.

Abstract: Food packaging articles, food packaging webs, and food packaging methods comprising a myoglobin blooming agent and synergist that promote or preserve the desirable appearance of food products are provided. The food contact layer of the packaging webs may comprise a myoglobin blooming agent and a synergist.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a flexible underwater pipe intended for transporting fluids, notably hydrocarbons, comprising at least one layer comprising a polymeric resin comprising at least one polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane chemically bound to the polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging comprising a container surrounding a container interior, wherein at least the inner surface of the container in contact with the container interior is produced from a composition which comprises a thermoplastic polymer, and a plasticizer composition comprising—a polymeric plasticizer and a polyol ester, and wherein the container is at least partly filled with a lipophilic packed product.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a decorative part that has a closed cross-section having an external visible side and that has at least two support parts to be connected along a connecting joint. The support parts are held spaced at a distance from one another such that a gap is formed between the edges of the support parts which adjoin one another at the connecting joint. The support parts are inserted in at least two halves of a molding tool. A reaction plastic is injected into the molding tool, such that the reaction plastic penetrates the gap. The support parts are moved toward each other such that the gap closes while the reaction plastic is still liquid. The support parts are fixed against each other in this position at least until the plastic has sufficiently cured so as to form a bond seam in the connecting joint.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastics transport container for transporting and/or storing articles, having a container base (14) and side walls (2, 3) which are circumferentially arranged at the base of the container. Thus, it is provided that at least one flat section of the thin-walled container with a thickness ranging from 1.4 mm to 4 mm is reinforced by a braided or woven structure of fibers (4) embedded in the surface or proximal to the surface of the section.

Abstract: Implementations and techniques for containing electrolyte leaks are generally disclosed.

Abstract: Composite pre-forms are molded at high pressure to form composite parts that can be used in place of metal-based high performance parts, such as the outlet guide vanes found in turbofan jet engines. The composite pre-forms include two different fiber orientations that are co-molded in a resin matrix at high pressures to provide composite outlet guide vanes and other high performance parts. Chambers within the composite part are optionally formed during molding of the pre-form at high pressures.

Abstract: Polyester containers that are produced from polyester preforms, the preforms preferably having a thermoplastic over-mold layer on at least a part of the exterior surface of the preform. In one aspect the invention can be a perform that is made by over-molding the thermoplastic layer onto the preform surface in one or more over-molding operations. In a single over-molding embodiment the preform has a body layer of a first color and the over-molded layer of a second color. The over-mold layer can have a thickness gradient varying in thickness from one end of the preform to adjacent another end of the preform. This will give the blow molded container a unique appearance where there the container will be substantially transparent or of a first color and the over-mold layers of differing colors.

Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable white polyester film is provided which has extremely satisfactory cuttability along a perforation and has light-shielding properties. Also provided are: a label; and a process for producing the film with high productivity. The heat-shrinkable white polyester film comprises a polyester resin constituted of ethylene terephthalate as a main constituent component and containing at least 13 mol % one or more monomer ingredients capable of serving as an amorphous component among all components of the polyester resin. This film has specific heat shrinkability, specific light-shielding properties, and specific mechanical properties. The process is excellent in the productivity of the film. The label is obtained from the heat-shrinkable white polyester film.

Abstract: The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to packaging materials for packaging articles. The packaging materials may include a substratum with a printed pattern disposed thereon that provides a grass-like appearance, and/or the packaging materials may include a plurality of individual strips, strands, or units of material bondably connected thereto.

Abstract: A system comprising first and second fire-resistant parts for at least temporary fire-resistant sealing of an opening in a wall in which at least one transport device, such as a cable, conduit or tube, has been fed through or will be fed through. The first and second parts are each at least partly placeable in the opening. The first parts are designed to at least partly envelop the transport device and the second parts are designed to be placed between the first parts and/or between the first parts and an inner wall of the opening for the purpose of at least virtually completely sealing the opening. The first parts are substantially manufactured from a fire-resistant rubber. The second parts are manufactured from a fire-resistant material based on an elastomeric foam with a substantially closed cell structure. The foam includes at least one crust-forming, fire-retardant material.

Abstract: A water-soluble film which comprises a saccharide component and a vinyl alcohol resin component, where the vinyl alcohol resin may include functional comonomer units such as sulfonic acid functional groups or salts thereof. Preferred are polyvinyl alcohol/2-methylacrylamido-2 methyl propane sulfonic acid resins (PVOH/AMPS) which may be purchased commercially with relatively higher or relatively lower characteristic viscosity. The films exhibit superior resistance to aggressive oxidizing chemicals and remain soluble in water after prolonged exposure thereto. The films are particularly useful for unit-dose packaging of chlorine-containing pool chemicals, such as trichloroisocyanuric acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container made from fiber based board wherein the container comprises a sleeve and a bottom, said bottom comprises polymer coated board, at least one side of said sleeve is uncoated and the sleeve is formed by sealing two edges of the sleeve together along a side seam. The invention further relates to a method for producing said container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cover tape and to an electronic component package that uses the cover tape, the cover tape including at least a substrate layer, a heat seal layer, and an antistatic layer, the antistatic layer containing (A) an ionic liquid including a cyclic quaternary nitrogen-containing cation, (B) a quaternary ammonium salt, and (C) a polyalkylene glycol being formed on a surface toward the heat seal layer, and an anion constituting the (A) ionic liquid including a cyclic quaternary nitrogen-containing cation and the (B) quaternary ammonium salt being one or more anions selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, sulfuric acid esters, phosphoric acid esters, sulfonic acids, and phosphoric acids.

Abstract: A stack or roll of alternating layers of films or sheets. The stack or roll includes an interlayer film or sheet with a thermochromic PVB of a polymer, at least one transition metal ion, at least one high epsilon ligand capable of forming a high epsilon metal-ligand complex with the transition metal ion and at least one low epsilon ligand capable of forming an low epsilon metal-ligand complex with the transition metal ion. A desiccant-containing film or sheet is juxtaposed or interleaved with the interlayer film or sheet. The desiccant-containing film or sheet prevents blocking of the interlayer film or sheet and is capable of removing moisture from the interlayer film or sheet. The desiccant-containing film or sheet is releasably attached to the interlayer film or sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for producing plastic moldings from at least two different sub-elements (15; 16) that includes first and second mold halves (3) and a rotatable center block (6) with center and third mold halves (8; 17) interposed therebetween. The center and third mold halves define first and second parting planes with the first and second mold halves. First cavities are defined in the first parting plane, into which a first plastic component is introduced to produce preforms (12). When the first parting plane is opened, the performs (12) remain on the center mold halves (8) and are brought into the second parting plane when the center block (6) is rotated, in which second parting plane second cavities are at least partially defined by the preforms (12), into which a second plastic component is introduced and first sub-elements (15) are produced. Second sub-elements (16) are produced in the additional cavities.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend composition suitable for blown film, method of producing the same, and films made therefrom. The polyethylene blend composition suitable for blown film, according to the present invention, comprises the melt blending product of: (a) from 5 percent or less by weight of a first low density polyethylene (first LDPE) having a density in the range of from 0.915 to 0.935 g/cm3, and a melt index (I2) in the range of from greater than 0.8 to less than or equal to 5 g/10 minutes, and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 6 to 10; (b) from 5 to 50 percent by weight of a second low density polyethylene (second LDPE) having a density in the range of from 0.915 to 0.935 g/cm3, and a melt index (I2) in the range of from 0.

Abstract: An extruded PET parison includes a first extruded polymer comprising PET, and a second extruded polymer comprising PET. In embodiments, the first extruded polymer and the second extruded polymer are co-extruded, and the first extruded polymer has an intrinsic viscosity that is higher that the intrinsic viscosity of the second extruded polymer. A monolayer embodiment is also disclosed. In embodiments, a monolayer extruded PET container is comprised of bottle grade PET resin that has been solid stated and may have an IV from about 0.96 to about 1.4.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat shrinkable polyester film formed from a polyester resin that is mainly composed of ethylene terephthalate and contains 3-12% by mole (inclusive) of one or more monomer components, which can be amorphous components, relative to all the polyester resin components, in which the heat shrinkable polyester film has a main shrinkage direction which is the width direction. The heat shrinkable polyester film is characterized in that the shrinkage in 80° C. glycerin, the shrinkage in 130° C. glycerin and the tensile breaking strength in the longitudinal direction are controlled within specific ranges.

Abstract: An inorganic/organic hybrid nanolaminate barrier film has a plurality of layers of an inorganic material that alternate with a plurality of layers of an organic material. Such a barrier film can be fabricated using nanocomposite self-assembly techniques based on sol-gel chemistry.

Abstract: The invention relates to printable films comprising a substrate and at least a surface layer, said layer covering at least one face of said substrate and comprising a water-dispersible polymer and an ethylenically unsaturated compound; to a process for the manufacture of such films; to printed films and especially to printed labels obtained from such printable films.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a polymeric films suitable for use in a wide variety of applications, including (but not limited to) the formation of bioprocessing containers. Particularly, the disclosed films comprise a first barrier layer comprising polyglycolic acid, polyamide, EVOH, and/or an EVOH blend and a second barrier layer comprising EVOH. The dual barrier layers of the film maintain a high gas barrier under a variety of relative humidity conditions. In addition, the disclosed film is biologically inert and free from film surface-modifying additives such that the film does not inhibit the growth of biological cell cultures.

Abstract: A thermoplastic article includes one or more recyclable-friendly synthetic coloring pigments. The pigment has a melting temperature that is about 20 to about 50° C. higher than that of the base polymer. This enables the pigment to remain predominately intact (e.g., unmelted) during injection molding and act as a colorant in the preform and resulting blow molded container. When the container is remelted during subsequent processing, such as post-consumer recycling, the pigment melts and transesterifies into the base polymer. Thus, upon such further processing, the pigment effectively is subsumed into the base polymer and does not affect the basic characteristics and properties of the base polymer.

Abstract: A multilayer injection molded article containing a layer (A) containing a polyamide resin (A), and a layer (B) containing a resin (B) as a major component, wherein the polyamide resin (A) contains from 25 to 50% by mol of a diamine unit, which contains a particular diamine unit in an amount of 50% by mol or more; from 25 to 50% by mol of a dicarboxylic acid unit, which contains a particular dicarboxylic acid unit in an amount of 50% by mol or more; and from 0.1 to 50% by mol of a particular constitutional unit.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a composition (C1) comprising: at least one (meth)acrylic modified VDF polymer [polymer (A)] comprising recurring units derived from comprising recurring units derived from vinylidene fluoride (VDF) monomer and at least one hydrophilic (meth)acrylic monomer (MA) of formula (I), wherein each of R1, R2, R3, equal or different from each other, is independently a hydrogen atom or a C1-C3 hydrocarbon group, and ROH is a hydrogen or a C1-C5 hydrocarbon moiety comprising at least one hydroxyl group; at least one inorganic UV blocker compound in an amount not exceeding 5% wt, with respect to the weight of polymer (A), to multilayer assemblies comprising one layer made from said composition (C1), to a method for manufacturing said multilayer assemblies and to the use of the same in different field of use, including protection of PV modules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antistatic, thermoplastic polyurethane comprising ethylmethylimidazole ethyl sulfate, to a process for production of antistatic, thermoplastic polyurethane comprising ethylmethylimidazole ethyl sulfate, and to the use of ethylmethylimidazole ethyl sulfate for the production of antistatic, thermoplastic polyurethane.

Abstract: A hose for transporting refrigerant includes an inner tube layer having a gas barrier layer and a rubber layer adjacent to the outer surface of the gas barrier layer. The gas barrier layer is formed using a thermoplastic resin composition comprising a polyamide resin and a modified rubber having an acid anhydride group or an epoxy group, the modified rubber being obtained by modifying a modified raw rubber having an acid anhydride group or an epoxy group with a hydrogen bond-forming compound having a functional group which reacts with the acid anhydride group or the epoxy group and a functional group which is able to form a hydrogen bond with an amide bond or a hydroxyl group. The rubber layer is formed using a rubber composition comprising from 1 to 15 parts by mass of an alkylphenol-formaldehyde resin per 100 parts by mass of a raw rubber.

Abstract: Hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive (HMPSA) composition is disclosed comprising: a) 25 to 50% of a blend of SBS and SB styrene block copolymers; b) 45 to 75% of compatible tackifying resins having a softening temperature of between 80 to 150° C.; and c) 0.5 to 5.5% of fatty acids, the hydrocarbon chain of which comprises 10 to 22 carbon atoms. Also disclosed are a multilayer system comprising an HMPSA layer, a printable support layer and an adjacent protective layer. A self-adhesive label and process for recycling a labeled article with debonding of said label by immersing the article in a hot basic aqueous solution are also disclosed.

Abstract: In a molded plastic part 1 including a body 2 constituting a design surface 2a and a reinforcing structure 3 projectingly provided on a design back surface 2b of the body 2, the body 2 and the reinforcing structure 3 being integrally molded by injection molding, the reinforcing structure 3 is formed by a combined body of a plurality of transverse ribs 7a, 7b, 7c and 7d which are arranged at appropriate intervals in the resin flow direction at the time of injection molding in the direction intersecting with the resin flow and longitudinal ribs 6p and 6q which extend at right angles to the transverse ribs and connect the transverse ribs to each other. The transverse ribs are connected to the design back surface 2b, and a gate 8 for injection molding is set on one of the transverse ribs. The longitudinal ribs are disposed so as to be separated from the design back surface 2b.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a single layer rotomoulded article prepared from a blend of polyethylene, functionalized polyolefin and one or more resins selected from polyetherester or saturated polyester or polycarbonate or polyamide.

Abstract: Two composite laminates are joined together by a bondline having portions exposed to the ambient environment. The bondline contains scrim having an electrical conductivity and impedance matched to that of the laminates in order to mitigate effects of lightning strikes.

Abstract: An additive composition for imparting caustic removability to a hot melt adhesive includes an ester functionalized polymer having a polymeric backbone and, pendent thereon, one or more dicarboxylic acid moieties in at least partial ester form. The polymeric backbone has a weight average molecular weight less than 50,000. The ester functionalized polymer may be, for example, an at least partial ester of a maleated hydrocarbon. The additive may further include a low molecular weight ?,? ethylenically unsaturated anhydride-containing or acid-containing polymer. A caustic removable hot melt adhesive composition comprises a hot melt adhesive additive and a conventional hot melt adhesive resin. A caustic removable adhesive label comprises a substrate and a caustic removable hot melt adhesive composition which includes an additive composition. The caustic removable hot melt adhesives can be used on labels for articles, such as glass bottles.

Abstract: A multi-layered, co-injection molded article is disclosed that includes a barrier layer that is formed from a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer and disposed adjacent to a protective layer, which is formed from a base polymer (e.g., olefinic polymer).

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising (percent by weight): A) from 7% to 19%; of a copolymer of propylene and 1-hexene wherein said copolymer contains less than 1% of recurring units derived from hexene-1; B) from 81% to 93% of a heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising: B1) from 86% to 95% of a propylene homopolymer, said propylene polymer being insoluble in xylene at room temperature in an amount over 85% having a polydispersity Index ranging from 3 to 10; and a Melt Index from 0.5 to 10 dg/min; B2) from 5% to 14% of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene having an ethylene derived units content ranging from 50% to 65%; said polymeric composition having a Melt Index from 0.05 to 10 dg/min.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition having a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) measured according to according to ISO 1133 of at least 2.0 g/10 min, said polypropylene composition comprises a propylene copolymer (C-PP) and a high melt strength polypropylene (HMS-PP), wherein the propylene copolymer (C-PP) (a) has a comonomer content of equal or below 7.0 wt.-%, the comonmers are ethylene and/or at least one C4 to C12 ?-olefin, and (b) fulfills the equation (I) R+4.96×C?95.66 wherein R is the randomness [%] measured by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and C is the comonomer content [wt.-%] measured by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging article for use in form-fill-seal, flow wrap and lidding. In particular, the invention concerns such an article sealed with a biodegradable film having a peel sealable coating thereon, and coated filmic lids for sealing polylactic acid (PLA) trays and specifically PLA trays used for packaging.

Abstract: Non-shrink, forming and nonforming thermoplastic webs comprising a myoglobin blooming agent on a food contact surface are useful for packaging fresh meat and other products to fix a desirable color on the surface of the product.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions and methods of making and using such compositions are provided. The compositions incorporate a first polymeric component that is at least one high density polyethylene and a second polymeric component that is at least one polymer including propylene-derived units having a heat of fusion of less than 75 J/g wherein the propylene-derived units have an isotactic triad fraction of about 65% to about 99%. The polymeric compositions are found to have desirable environmental stress crack resistance properties and impact resistance properties. The polymeric compositions are useful in a variety of applications such as molded containers and extruded pipes.

Abstract: A medical material has a compound firmly immobilized on the surface thereof, which compound is capable of inhibiting both of the blood coagulation reactions in a primary hemostasis stage in which platelets are involved and in a coagulation thrombus formation stage in which blood coagulation factors are involved in a state retaining the anticoagulant activity. The present invention provides a medical material having a hydrophilic polymer compound immobilized on the surface thereof, in which a compound and a copolymer of monomers selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, vinyl acetate, vinyl pyrrolidone, propylene glycol, vinyl alcohol and siloxane are bound.

Abstract: A thermoformed hollow plastic body, which is formed by two plastic shells welded to one another around the periphery, with at least one hollow chamber, into which at least one dimensionally stable plastic body is placed, and a method for producing such a thermoformed hollow plastic body wherein a first sheet of plastic is thermoformed into a first plastic shell while forming at least one open hollow chamber. The outer contour of the plastic body is made to match an inner contour of the hollow chamber and is connected by its surface in full area contact and with a material bond to neighboring inner surfaces of the plastic shells.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend composition suitable for blown film, method of producing the same, and films made therefrom. The polyethylene blend composition suitable for blown film according to the present invention comprises the melt blending product of: (a) less than or equal to 4 percent by weight of a low density polyethylene (LDPE) having a density in the range of from 0.915 to 0.935 g/cm3, and a melt index (I2) in the range of from greater than 0.8 to less than or equal to 5 g/10 minutes, and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 6 to 10; (b) 90 percent or greater by weight of a heterogenous linear low density polyethylene (hLLDPE) having a density in the range of from 0.917 to 0.950 g/cm3, and a melt index (I2) in the range of from 0.1 to less than or equal to 5 g/10 minutes; (c) optionally a hydrotalcite based neutralizing agent; (d) optionally one or more nucleating agents; and (e) optionally one or more antioxidants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing PET based on titanium catalyst having acceptable properties for resin used in the production of bottles for beverages. More particularly the invention relates to a process in which the incoming pre-polymer temperature is higher than the final outlet temperature in the final melt phase polycondensation reactor.