Abstract: The present invention relates to materials which are barriers to gases and to liquids, which are resistant to water and which are capable of being shaped into single- or multimaterial thin layers or films which can be processed by drawing and/or thermoforming. These barrier materials are based on copolyamide composed essentially of units derived from hexamethylenediamine, iso- and terephthalic acids and optionally adipic acid. They can be used for the manufacture of composite materials comprising one or more thin layers, sheets and/or films, pipes or hollow bodies intended in particular for the packaging of chemicals, foodstuffs or pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a storage box for an object that is to be protected from physicochemical contamination. The storage box is intended to have low weight, good mechanical strength, a good electrical condition, with a low degassing rate in time with prevention of diffusion of gasses from the external atmosphere into the interior of the box. The inner and/or outer surface of the box's walls are coated with at least one protective layer. The box may be used to store silicon wafers.

Abstract: A multilayered article and vessel, which are superior in the properties, such as shock resistance, rigidity, an ability to barrier against gasoline and interlayer adhesion, and are permissible of being recycled for reuse, comprising a base layer (A1) comprising a polyetylene resin (a1) having an MFR (ASTM D 1238, 190° C., 2160 g) of 0.001 to 0.5 g/10 min. and a density of 0.945 to 0.980 g/cm3, an adhesive layer (A2) comprising a modified etylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer (a2) which is modified by having grafted thereon an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its derivative and has a density of 0.900 to 0.940 and a barriering layer (B) comprising an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer (b), wherein the Izod impact strength (with notch) (ASTM D 256, −40° C.

Abstract: The tube has a non-metallized holographic decoration. This holographic decoration is an inner layer of the tube body which is of a laminate structure. The holographic film layer is a non-metallized layer to prevent the delamination of the tube body when the tube body is formed with an overlap seal. In an overlap seal an edge of the laminate film potentially will be in contact with the contents of the tube. A metallized holographic layer can react with the contents of the tube and cause a delamination of the film in the area of the seal and the consequent failure of the seal. The innermost layer of the tube body will be a layer that is bondable to an outermost barrier layer, and further that is bondable to the shoulder of the tube. It should be bondable to the innermost layer in order to form the longitudinal seal of the tube body. It should be bondable to the shoulder since the primary bond of the shoulder to the tube body is of the shoulder to the innermost layer of the tube body.

Abstract: A compostion having improved fuel vapor barrier properties comprising a blend of about 20 to 80 weight percent of a first fluorointerpolymer with about 80 to 20 weight percent of a second fluorointerpolymer, the first fluorointerpolymer comprising a copolymer, terpolymer or mixture thereof formed by the copolymerization of two or more monomers selected from the group consisting of hexafluoropropylene, vinylidene fluoride and tetrafluoroethylene, and the second fluorointerpolymer comprising a copolymer, terpolymer or mixture thereof formed by the copolymerization of two or more monomers selected from the group consisting of hexafluoropropylene, vinylidene fluoride and tetrafluorotheylene, wherein the first fluorointerpolymer exhibits elastomer characteristics and the second fluorointerpolymer exhibits thermoplstic characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to barrier membranes including a barrier layer which includes one or more thermoplastic urethane formed from polyester polyols. More particularly, the membranes include a barrier layer including blends of one or more polyester polyol based thermoplastic urethanes and one or more copolymers of ethylene and vinyl alcohol. The barrier membranes can be employed in a variety of applications and can be used as either monolayers or multi-layered laminates.

Abstract: A textile fabric which has been coated with an elastomer-forming silicone-based composition, comprising an organopolysiloxane polymer having a siloxane backbone being end-blocked with at least two silicon-bonded reactive groups, preferably alkenyl, a cross-linking organosilicon material having at least 3 silicon-bonded reactive groups, preferably SiH, a catalyst, a first reinforcing filler, preferably silica or a silicone resin, and at least 2 parts by weight for every part of the first filler, of a second substantially laminar filler, preferably talc, pyrophillite, vermiculite, smectite or mica. The coated fabric may have among other benefits, a lower friction value and limiting oxygen index. Fabrics are specifically useful for inflatable safety restraints.

Abstract: Injection molded and injection blow molded multi-layer substantially rigid plastic articles are provided, which, in preferred embodiments, include: articles having at least three layers wherein a portion of the marginal end portion of their internal layer is folded over within the marginal end portion of the side wall of the article, preferably in the flange if the article is a parison or container; the aforementioned articles wherein the folded over portion is toward the inside or the outside of the side wall; the aforementioned articles, parisons, and containers, open-ended, or closed with end closures double seamed thereto or flexible lids secured thereto by an adherent, or heat seal, or other suitable means; the aforementioned articles wherein the folded over portion and any not folded over portion of the marginal end portion of the internal layer, extends substantially uniformly into the marginal end portion of the side wall of the article, parison or container; at least five layer plastic articles

Abstract: A container incorporating post-consumer recycled (“PCR”) plastic and a method of making that type of container. The container utilizes a layer of polypropylene or EVOH or a film of fluorinated polyethylene toward the interior from the recycled plastic to prevent contaminants from the latter entering the container's contents. When utilizing EVOH, the container usually has an additional layer of polyethylene or polypropylene covering the EVOH to prevent its deterioration by moisture. Making the container involves first composing a resin including the recycled plastic. Forming the various layers listed above produces a container that includes recycled plastic and a barrier to limit the migration of contaminants f from the recycled material to the container's contents. This permits the use of the resulting containers for food. For a fluorinated polyethylene film, fluorination can occur either during or after the container's formation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of using a medical tubing with a pump for administering measured amounts of a beneficial fluid over time to a patient comprising the steps of providing a tubing having a first layer selected from the group consisting of ethylene homopolymers and ethylene copolymers, wherein the copolymers of ethylene are an ethylene monomer copolymerized with at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl olefins, lower alkyl esters of a carboxylic acid, and lower alkene esters of a carboxylic acid, the lower alkyl and lower alkene having from 3 to 18 carbons, the tubing having been exposed to a sterilization dosage of radiation of from about 15 to about 45 kGys; and pumping fluid through the tubing with the pump.

Abstract: Provided is a composite sheet for food containers which comprises (A) an aroma proof resin layer comprising a saturated polyester resin, a polycarbonate resin and a copolymer comprising three components of bisphenol A, diphenyl carbonate and 1,10-decanedicarboxylic acid or a mixture of at least two of these three resins, (B) a polyamide resin layer, (C) a water vapor barrier resin layer, (D) a gas barrier resin layer and (E) a thermoplastic support resin layer, these layers being laminated in succession in order of A-B-C-D-E. This composite sheet for food container has remarkable aroma proof and low-temperature impact resistance with having the performances of synthetic resin containers having gas barrier properties and capable of being subjected to high-temperature sterilization.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel airbag coating compositions comprising at least two separate and distinct layers. The first layer (base coat), being in contact with the airbag surface. comprises a composition of at least one coating material which may comprise up to 30% by parts of the total amount of material in the first layer of a silicone resin which provides excellent adhesion, excellent tensile strength, and overall lower cost than standard silicone airbag coating materials. The second layer, being a coating for the first layer, provides excellent reinforcement and aging characteristics to prevent degradation of the first layer. Such a second layer (topcoat) is preferably a silicone material. This two-layer system permits excellent strength and aging properties to prevent seam combing at relatively low cost due to the inexpensive basecoat materials and the relatively low amount required for the topcoat.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel airbag coating compositions comprising at least two separate and distinct layers. The first layer (base coat), being in contact with the airbag surface, comprises a non-silicone composition of at least one coating material, provides excellent adhesion, excellent tensile strength, and lower cost than standard silicone materials. The second layer, being a coating for the first layer, provides excellent reinforcement and aging characteristics to prevent degradation of the first layer. Such a second layer (topcoat) is preferably a silicone material. This two-layer system permits excellent strength and aging properties to prevent seam combing at relatively low cost due to the inexpensive basecoat materials and the relatively low amount required for the topcoat. An airbag fabric coated with this inventive two-layer system is also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: A multiple layer structure comprising a skin layer composed of a polypropylene copolymer with styrene ethylene-butene styrene block copolymer within a range of 0-20% by weight skin layer, and, a radio frequency (“RF”) susceptible layer adhered to the skin layer. The RF layer has a first component of a propylene based polymer, a second component of a nonpropylene polyolefin, a third component of a radio frequency susceptible polymer, and a fourth component of a polymeric compatibilizing agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel airbag coating compositions comprising a mix of polyurethane and polyacrylate constituents which provides a highly effective low permeability treatment on a target fabric surface. This inventive composition also provides a low-cost alternative to other standard airbag coatings and exhibits excellent aging stability as well. An airbag fabric coated with this inventive composition is also contemplated within this invention.