Abstract: The present invention relates to a heterophasic polymer composition which comprises (i) a matrix comprising a propylene homopolymer and/or a propylene copolymer having an amount of comonomer units of less than 1.0 wt %, and (ii) an elastomeric polypropylene which is dispersed within the matrix and comprises comonomer units derived from ethylene and/or a C4 to C12 alpha-olefin; and wherein the heterophasic polymer composition has an amorphous fraction AM in an amount of 2.0 to 7.5 wt %, and the amorphous fraction AM has an amount of ethylene- and/or C4 to C12 alpha-olefin-derived comonomer units of 20 to 45 wt %.

Abstract: Tube made of flexible manufactured material and a procedure for its manufacture, where all or part of the tube is manufactured by the injection molding of a formulation of plastic materials, which comprises at least one base Random-type polypropylene with an E modulus of between 300 and 1400 MPa, at least another Random-type polypropylene, with a melt flow of between 8 and 75 MFI 230/2.16, at least one copolymer with a modulus of between 10 and 500 MPa, at least one nucleating agent and/or at least one thermal stabilizer. The resulting tube fulfills diverse requirements for flexibility, permeability, welding capacity, mechanical resistance to low temperatures, etc.

Abstract: A uniformly premixed sealant is extruded into a packaging form and allowed to pressure equilibrate prior to freezing. Upon warming the sealant begins to cure. The storage of the preformed sealant formulation under cold conditions arrests the activity of cure catalysts and accelerators mixed therethrough. The sealant is readily extruded into a preform shape containing a lightweight filler. A release film is provided to avoid contact with the sealant preformed in a shape during application to a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention includes coating compositions and methods for coating substrates using the coating compositions. In some embodiments of the invention, a coating composition is prepared by a method including the steps of a) preparing a latex emulsion by a method including mixing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component in a carrier to form a monomer emulsion, and reacting the monomer emulsion with an initiator to form the latex emulsion, b) preparing a hydroxyl functional oil graft copolymer by a method including reacting an epoxidized vegetable oil with a hydroxyl functional material in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a hydroxyl functional oil polyol, and reacting the hydroxyl functional oil polyol with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component in the presence of an initiator to form the hydroxyl functional oil polyol graft copolymer, and c) blending the latex emulsion and a crosslinker then adding the hydroxyl functional oil graft copolymer to form the coating composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing seamlessly manufactured vehicle components, in particular vehicle flaps, having a continuous support of a thermoplastic plastics material, which vehicle components have at least one transparent region that is an integral part of the support.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a polyester resin binder and a phosphatized polyester. The compositions are useful for coating containers such as food and beverage containers. The compositions have excellent hydrolytic stability upon storage at high temperature. The compositions are formulated to be substantially free of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE).

Abstract: Provided is an ethylene copolymer having improved hygienic property. More particularly, the ethylene copolymer satisfies a correlation between a density thereof and an extract content. The ethylene copolymer having improved hygienic property can be applied in injection molding, rotation molding, or blow molding.

Abstract: Disclosed is an EVOH resin composition which exhibits coloration resistance and thermal resistance even at high temperature, and which has excellent adhesiveness to a thermoplastic resin composition. Such EVOH resin composition can provide a multilayer structure having excellent appearance. The EVOH resin composition comprises (A) an EVOH resin, (B) an alkaline earth metal, (C) an alkali metal, and (D) a carboxylic acid having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, wherein the contents of the components (B), (C) and (D) are adjusted to the specific range.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition producing an extremely small amount of outgas and providing a molded article having excellent antistaticity. The present thermoplastic resin composition comprises a thermoplastic resin and is characterized in that the amount of outgas is 1500 ?g/g or less. The composition may comprise a surface resistivity reducing substance in an amount of 0.1 to 70 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin. The present invention is suitable to a composition comprising a styrenic resin as the thermoplastic resin. The surface resistivity reducing substrate is preferably a polyamide elastomer comprising a hard segment formed of polyamide 12 and a soft segment formed of poly(alkylene oxide)glycol. The polyamide elastomer preferably has a refractive index of 1.5 to 1.53, a melting point of 130 to 160° C., a solution viscosity of 1.35 to 1.70 and a surface resistivity of 1×108 to 1×1011?.

Abstract: A water-soluble film that is resistant to contact with small amounts of water and methods of making the same from water-soluble film-forming compositions, such as polyvinyl alcohols having a salt applied to a surface of the film and a method of making articles made therefrom.

Abstract: A polylactide hydrosol polymer formulations suitable for thin film articles and methods of making the thin film articles are provided. The formulations and methods can be use to make articles such as gloves, condoms, catheters and the like using dip forming, and various casting processes.

Abstract: A sanitary container has a hollow cavity for storing a product in cleanliness. A wall portion of the container has a laminated structure of an inner layer and an outer layer. The outer layer is made of a cyclic olefin polymer containing at least one pigment selected from the group consisting of C.I. Pigment Yellow 147, C.I. Pigment Yellow 180 and C.I. Pigment Yellow 181 and added therein. The inner layer is made of a cyclic olefin polymer free of the at least one pigment. The sanitary container is superb in pigment dispersion (ultraviolet ray blocking property), is free of troublesome contamination of its content with pigment particles, and is also excellent in impact resistance strength, gas barrier properties and interface bonding.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a smokable planar or hose-type food casing or food casing film for food packagings, such as, e.g., sausage casings, shrink bags or the like on polymer basis, which is for the first time manufactured in the jet-blasting process from a homogeneous molten plastic material consisting of a plastic mixture consisting of at least of PA (polyamide) with PVAL (polyvinyl alcohol) and PEBAX (polyether block amide). The food casing or food casing film has a water vapor permeability that is at least 1 kg/m2 within 24 h. Its oxygen permeability at a film thickness of 30 ?m is less than 2.1 cm3/m2 within 24 h. Moreover the present invention for the first time proposes a method for manufacturing it.

Abstract: A plastic bottle for containing perfume compositions and having improved crazing resistance is disclosed.

Abstract: Polyarylene sulfide compositions are described as are methods of forming the polyarylene sulfide compositions. The polyarylene sulfide compositions are formed by melt processing polyarylene sulfide, a silane coupling agent and a silicone elastomer. The silane coupling agent is, e.g., an amino silane coupling agent and the silicone elastomer can be a poly(dimethyl siloxane). The compositions exhibit good strength and heat resistance characteristics and can be utilized in forming a variety of products such as pipes and houses, automotive components and electrical components.

Abstract: Components formed of blow molded thermoplastic compositions are described. The blow molded thermoplastic compositions exhibit high strength and flexibility. Methods for forming the thermoplastic compositions are also described. Formation methods include dynamic vulcanization of a composition that includes an impact modifier dispersed throughout a polyarylene sulfide. A crosslinking agent is combined with the other components of the composition following dispersal of the impact modifier. The crosslinking agent reacts with the impact modifier to form crosslinks within and among the polymer chains of the impact modifier. The compositions can exhibit excellent physical characteristics at extreme temperatures and can be used to form, e.g., tubular member such as pipes and hoses and fibers.

Abstract: Polyarylene sulfide compositions are described that exhibit high strength and flexibility. Methods for forming the polyarylene sulfide compositions are also described. Formation methods include dynamic vulcanization of a polyarylene sulfide composition that includes an impact modifier dispersed throughout the polyarylene sulfide. A crosslinking agent is combined with the other components of the composition following dispersal of the impact modifier throughout the composition. The crosslinking agent reacts with the impact modifier to form crosslinks within and among the polymer chains of the impact modifier. The compositions can exhibit excellent physical characteristics at extreme temperatures and can be used to form, e.g., tubular member such as pipes and hoses and fibers.

Abstract: A continuous fiber composite is described and methods for forming the continuous fiber composite. The continuous fiber composite includes a plurality of unidirectionally aligned continuous fibers embedded within a polyarylene sulfide polymer. The continuous fiber composite includes a very high loading of continuous fibers, for instance greater than about 40% by weight of the continuous fiber composite. The continuous fiber composite is formed by reacting a starting polyarylene sulfide with a reactively functionalized disulfide compound in a melt processing unit. Reaction between the starting polyarylene sulfide and the reactively functionalized disulfide compound leads to formation of a reactively functionalized polyarylene sulfide. Upon embedding of the continuous fibers into the reactively functionalized polyarylene sulfide, the reactivity of the polyarylene sulfide can enhance adhesion between the polyarylene sulfide polymer and the fibers.

Abstract: A housing includes a plastic substrate and a layer formed on the plastic substrate. The layer contains polysiloxane and epoxy resin. The layer is very thin, but evenly forms on the surface of the plastic substrate. The layer has a high hardness and can effectively protect the plastic substrate from abrasion.

Abstract: A packaging material for forming at least a part of a package for a product releasing gasses comprises a one-way pressure relief valve (18) including a first inner film (10), being provided with at least one inlet opening (13, 14) therethrough, and a second outer film (11) covering the at least one inlet opening (13, 14) and being bonded to the first inner film (10) to form a channel portion (12) between the inner and the outer film. The channel portion (12) communicates with the surroundings of the package through at least one outlet opening (15) spaced apart from the at least one inlet opening (13, 14). The pressure relief valve (18) further comprises a liquid (19) provided in the channel portion (12) and solid spacer means (17) provided in the channel portion (12) proximate to the at least one inlet opening (13, 14).

Abstract: A rolling textile protective system for textile structural members includes n number of concentric sleeves having void spaces therebetween. N number of concentric sleeves includes an inner sleeve, a middle sleeve, and an outer sleeve. The outer sleeve is a polytetrafluoroethylene cloth layer. A first fiberglass cloth layer is adjacent to the polytetrafluoroethylene cloth layer. A polybenzimidazole cloth layer is adjacent to the fiberglass cloth layer. A para-aramid synthetic fibrous cloth layer is adjacent to the polybenzimidazole cloth layer. A second fiberglass cloth layer is adjacent to the para-aramid synthetic fibrous cloth layer. The polytetrafluoroethylene cloth layer, the first fiberglass cloth layer, the polybenzimidazole cloth layer, the para-aramid synthetic fibrous cloth layer, and the second fiberglass cloth layer are stitched together.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a resin flow enhancing member, including a cavity with a first opening and a second opening as well as an resin flow adjusting arrangement for changing a resin flow cross section in a resin flow direction from the first opening to the second opening in the resin flow enhancing member by applying vacuum to the second opening. The disclosure further relates to a fibre reinforced plastic laminate including a fibre stack and at least one resin flow enhancing member as well as to a fibre reinforced plastic composite material prepared by using a resin flow enhancing member. The disclosure further relates to a vacuum assisted resin transfer moulding process for injecting resin from a resin flow enhancing member into a fibre stack.

Abstract: Tube laminate film (22) for the production of a tube packaging having at least one plastics layer (36, 38) and also at least one barrier layer (30) is characterised in that the barrier layer (30) is an oriented barrier layer (30).

Abstract: An extruded blow molded bottle comprises a neck portion and a body portion. The body portion comprises a first inner layer and a second layer. The first inner layer comprises a first material selected from a group consisting of polyester, phenoxy type thermoplastics, phenoxy-polyolefin thermoplastic blends, and combinations thereof. The second layer comprises a second material selected from a group consisting of virgin PET, recycled PET, PETG, foam, polypropylene, polyester, polyolefins, phenoxy type thermoplastic, phenoxy-polyolefin thermoplastic blends, regrind scrap materials, and combinations thereof. The second material is different from the first material.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a multilayer film and a package body of which the thickness can be reduced than that of a conventional multilayer film, by having a good impact resistance, flex resistance, and anti-pinhole property. A multilayer film 100 according to the present invention includes a repeatedly laminated part 130. The repeatedly laminated part 130 is formed by alternately and repeatedly laminating a first layer 131 and a second layer 132. The first layer 131 consists mainly of a polyamide resin (excluding elastomers). The second layer 132 consists mainly of a copolymer of an olefin-based hydrocarbon having carbon number of 2 to 4 and a vinyl group-containing monomer.

Abstract: Provided is a polypropylene film, and a method of making the film, the film comprising at least one core layer sandwiched between at least two skin layers, the layers comprising a core layer comprising polypropylene and within the range of from 20 wt % to 50 wt %, by weight of the materials in the core layer, of a propylene-?-olefin elastomer having within the range of from 5 wt % to 25 wt % ?-olefin derived units, by weight of the copolymer; and skin layers comprising one or more polymers having a melting point within the range of from 125° C. to 160° C., a Shore D Hardness within the range of from 55 to 70, and a Flexural Modulus of at least 600 MPa; wherein the film has a Haze value of less than 10%, the film being biaxially oriented but shrinkable substantially only in the MD.

Abstract: The two-layered preform includes a tubular body having a mouth providing a neck at a first end thereof and a closed bottom at an opposite second end. At least part of the tubular body is formed by a first layer (P1) made of a primary molding material and a second layer (P2) made of an overmolding material. The first layer (P1) is an inner layer made of a primary molding material providing a barrier effect against light by absorption, and the second layer (P2) is an outer layer made of an overmolding material providing a barrier effect against light by reflection. The neck is formed with the overmolding material of the second layer (P2) not coated by the primary molding material of the first layer (P2).

Abstract: A product for treating vehicle surfaces, the product comprising: a) a high molecular weight silanol fluid in an amount from about 10 to about 80 weight percent, b) a catalyst in an amount from about 0.1 to about 15 weight percent, and c) at least one solvent. A kit for treating at least one surface of a vehicle, the kit comprising: a) a product comprising: i) a high molecular weight silanol fluid in an amount from about 10 to about 80 weight percent, ii) a catalyst in an amount from about 0.1 to about 15 weight percent, and iii) at least one solvent; and b) instructions for using the product, the instructions being enclosed with or on a container enclosing the kit, wherein the instructions for using the product include a curing step.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a core layer for an information carrying card, resulting information carrying card, and methods of making the same. A core layer for an information carrying card comprises at least one thermoplastic layer having at least one cavity, an inlay layer, and, and a crosslinked polymer composition. At least one portion of the inlayer layer is disposed inside the at least one cavity of the at least one thermoplastic layer. The crosslinked polymer composition is disposed over the at least one thermoplastic layer and contacting the inlayer layer.

Abstract: A blow molding having capacity of at least 250 ml, having a shell which is composed of impact-resistant polystyrene and which is produced via injection stretch blow molding where an average aspect ratio of rubber particles derived from longitudinal section and an average aspect ratio of rubber particles derived from cross section measured in transmission electron micrographs is greater than 4 respectively, and a biaxial orientation of the rubber particles, given by the ratio of the aspect ratio derived from cross section to the aspect ratio derived from longitudinal section is smaller than 3.

Abstract: A method of distributing or commercializing fresh meat having the general steps of butchering a slaughtered animal into a plurality of retail cuts; packaging the retail cuts into a plurality of articles wherein each article comprises a polymeric oxygen barrier film having a transparent portion in contact with at least a portion of the fresh meat product; transporting the packaged article to a retail outlet, wherein the packaged article is adapted for retail display and sale without removing the polymeric film and wherein the fresh meat product has a desirable appearance especially a desirable red color e.g. having an “a*” value of at least about 15 for the fresh beef product or of at least about 6 for a fresh pork or fresh poultry product and the color is maintained for at least five days and up to four weeks or more after display.

Abstract: A polyester container with enhanced gas barrier properties includes a polyester composition having an IV of 0.65 dL/g to 1.0 dL/g and including a polyester and a reactive organic gas barrier enhancing additive. The polyester is made using at least one first polycondensation catalyst, non-limiting examples of which include metals in Groups 3, 4, 13, and 14 of the Periodic Table and includes a catalyst residue remaining in the polyester from formation of the polyester. The catalyst residue includes at least a portion of the at least one first polycondensation catalyst.

Abstract: Anti-fouling treatments are applied to polymer substrates for preventing bacterial adhesion. The polymer substrate may comprise a medical device, such as a catheter. The treatment generally comprises a polymer layer graft polymerized to the surface of the polymer substrate. An anti-biofilm agent is contained in the polymer layer or applied to the surface. A polymer over-layer is then applied that encapsulates the anti-biofilm agent. The anti-biofilm agent prevents bacterial adhesion through the polymer over-layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising at least one polyamide and at least one urea compound of the formula I where x is 1, 2 or 3; R1 and R2 are selected from hydrogen, linear C1-C7-alkyl, branched C3-C10-alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C3-C12-cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C3-C12-cycloalkyl-C1-C4-alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl and unsubstituted or substituted aryl-C1-C4-alkyl; and Z is selected from C3-C10-alkanediyl, unsubstituted or substituted arylene, unsubstituted or substituted aryl unsubstituted or substituted ene-C1-C4-alkylene-arylene, unsubstituted or substituted heteroarylene, unsubstituted or substituted heteroarylene-C1-C4-alkylene-heteroarylene, unsubstituted or substituted C5-C8-cycloalkylene, C5-C8-cycloalkylene-C1-C4-alkylene-C5-C8-cycloalkylene, unsubstituted or substituted heterocycloalkylene and heterocycloalkylene-C1-C4-alkylene-heterocycloalkylene.

Abstract: The molded article includes a resin composition with a single shaft extruder, in which the resin composition is generated by melting and mixing a raw mixture, the raw mixture being obtained by blending 40-90 parts by mass of the polyolefin (A), 3-30 parts by mass of the metaxylylene group-containing polyamide (B), and 3-50 parts by mass of the modified polyolefin (C). In the single shaft extruder, the ratio of the length of the feeding part to the screw effective length is 0.40-0.55, the ratio of the length of the compressing part to the screw effective length is 0.10-0.30, the ratio of the length of the measuring part to the screw effective length is 0.10-0.40, the upper limit of the temperature of the feeding part falls within the range of +20° C. from the melting point of the metaxylylene group-containing polyamide or less, and the temperatures of the compressing part and the measuring part fall within the range of ?30° C. to +20° C.

Abstract: Cyclodextrin compositions including one or more radiation polymerizable monomers and a cyclodextrin inclusion complex, the cyclodextrin inclusion complex including a cyclodextrin compound and an olefinic inhibitor of an ethylene generation in produce, are coated onto packaging materials and cured. Treated containers and treated package inserts having the cured cyclodextrin compositions are useful in packaging of respiring plant materials.

Abstract: An easy-open, reclosable package includes a tray with tray liner; a product; and a lidstock, including a substrate including a first layer of high modulus thermoplastic material, and a second layer including an oxygen barrier; and a coextruded film including a first layer including a blend of from 80% to 88% ionomer resin, and from 12% to 20% olefinic polymer, a second layer including a pressure sensitive adhesive, and optionally a third layer including a polymeric adhesive; wherein the first layer of the coextruded film is sealed to the tray liner; the coextruded film is adhered to an inner surface of the substrate film; and after the package is opened, and the pressure sensitive adhesive is exposed, the package can be reclosed by adhering the adhesive to a portion of the first layer of the coextruded film that remained sealed to the tray liner when the package was opened.

Abstract: A packaging material for battery cases according to the present invention including a heat resistant resin oriented film layer 2 constituting an outer layer, a thermoplastic resin non-oriented film layer 3 constituting an inner layer, and an aluminum foil layer 4 disposed between both the film layers is characterized in that as the heat resistant resin oriented film, a heat resistant resin oriented film having a shrinkage percentage of 2 to 20% is used. With this packaging material, excellent formability can be secured without coating slip characteristics imparting components and sufficient volumetric energy density can be obtained.

Abstract: A packaging material including a paper-based substrate having a first surface and a second surface and a thermal-insulating composition on the first surface of the substrate, wherein the thermal-insulating composition includes, based on the total weight of the composition, filler in an amount of 20% to 70% by weight, organic binder in an amount of 15% to 70% by weight, and plasticizer in an amount of 0.5% to 10% by weight.

Abstract: Provided is an injection-molded product manufactured of a synthetic resin having light permeability, the injection-molded product including a pattern structure formed on an inner surface of the injection-molded product and a coupling structure formed on the pattern structure, in which the coupling structure is hidden by the pattern structure from an outer surface of the injection-molded product. The injection-molded product may be manufactured of a transparent material so that the coupling structure or reinforcing structure, can be hidden visually. Various colors can be used in the surface treatment, such as painting or deposition, on the injection-molded product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layer oriented shrink film comprising at least one skin layer comprising a polystyrene material and at least one core layer comprising a polyolefin layer. The films are preferably primarily oriented in either the machine or the cross direction. These films are ideally suited for use as a shrink label which can be applied either as a CD shrink sleeve or applied using a continuous roll process. The films ideally have an overall density of less than 1.0 g/cm3, to facilitate recycling efforts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-pressure container comprising a thin-walled, cylindrical metal liner (1) having bases (8) on the end sections and an outer stable jacket (2) that surrounds the liner (1). At least one of the bases (8) of the liner (1) has a slight convex curvature towards the interior of the liner (1). A pressure converter (4) is situated between the outer surface of the convex base (8) and the inner surface of a base part of the stable jacket (2), said converter being constructed from a rigid profiled base on the side facing the base part of the rigid jacket (2) and a deformable cushion (6) of viscoelastic material on the side facing the convex base (8).

Abstract: Fuel cartridges for fuel cells are disclosed. One fuel cartridge has an outer casing, an inner liner containing fuel, and a valve component adapted to transport fuel from the fuel supply to a fuel cell. The outer casing and the inner liner are made by blow molding and as the fuel is transported from the fuel supply, the inner liner pulls away from the outer casing. Another fuel cartridge includes an outer casing, an inner liner containing fuel, and a valve component adapted to transport fuel from the fuel supply to a fuel cell. The inner liner is integral to the outer casing at a region proximate to the location of the valve component. The inner liner and/or the outer casing can be fluorinated, coated with a barrier material or wrapped with a barrier film to reduce vapor permeation.

Abstract: Improved batts for sleeping bags, insulated apparel, bedding, and other uses are made from a tow of crimped continuous filaments by a machine and process which spreads, extends, and wraps the tow into an endless flat-tube structure with desired uniformity, balanced tensile strength, dimensional stability, stretchability, and high loft.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a laminated resin molding which comprises a layer of a thermoplastic polymer such as a thermoplastic elastomer and a layer of a thermoplastic resin such as a fluorine-containing ethylenic polymer, is excellent in liquid chemical impermeability, chemical resistance and bacteria resistance, among others, and can be molded by coextrusion without causing foaming or deterioration of the thermoplastic elastomer and, further, has good interlaminar adhesive strength.

Abstract: A connector housing (1) is molded by using a resin material essentially containing a polybutylene terephthalate reinforced with fibers, the polybutylene terephthalate having properties with a flexural modulus of 5000 to 7000 MPa as measured by ASTM D790 and a bar flow length of 80 to 130 mm.

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.

Abstract: A transparent article includes a continuous polyester matrix having at least one incompatible filler dispersed therein. The incompatible filler provides domains in the polyester matrix, each domain having a particular dimension, thus providing a range of dimensions for the domains in the article. To create haze, the dimensions are within the range of from about 380 nm to about 720 nm. Once the range of dimensions is determined, a light absorbent composition can be found which absorbs light at a range of wavelengths that at least substantially covers the range of dimensions of the domains. In doing so, it has been found that the haze of the article can be substantially masked. Method for producing the article and for masking the haze are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating electrical energy includes at least one generator connected to a drive device. The drive device includes at least one guide element for transforming the energy of a flowing medium into a rotational movement. The guide element is arranged in the flow path of the heated exhaust air coming from at least one heat exchanger.

Abstract: A hose for transporting refrigerant of this invention is a hose comprising an inner tube layer including a gas barrier layer and a rubber layer adjacent to an outer surface of the gas barrier layer. The rubber layer comprises a rubber composition comprising from 1 to 15 parts by mass of an alkylphenol-formaldehyde resin and from 1 to 8 parts by mass of a hydrotalcite per 100 parts by mass of a raw rubber. The raw rubber comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of a BIMS and a butyl rubber and/or a halogenated butyl rubber, which is a copolymer rubber. The gas barrier layer comprises a polyamide resin composition comprising a modified polyamide obtained by blending a polyamide and a carboxyl group-containing modified polyolefin. The hose for transporting refrigerant of this invention has superior adhesion between the gas barrier layer and the rubber layer.