Abstract: The present invention provides a molded product exhibiting excellent various properties by improving compatibility of an ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated polyene copolymer with a polyolefin resin and a rubber composition for forming the molded product. The present invention further provides a molded product which comprises a rubber composition, is inhibited from fogging and tackiness and is excellent in mechanical strength and heat aging resistance. The rubber composition of the invention comprises an ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated polyene copolymer (A), and a polyolefin resin (B) having Mn of not less than 10,000 and/or an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (C) having Mn of 2500 to 5000, and satisfies the following requirements: (1) a maximum value and a minimum value of an ethylene distribution parameter P of the component (A) have a relationship of Pmax/Pmin?1.

Abstract: A method of operating a paving system includes establishing a plan for paving a work area which is based on a positional temperature model. The method further includes receiving temperature data for paving material and comparing the temperature data with data predicted by the positional temperature model. Operation of the paving system is adjusted where actual data differs from model predicted data. A paving system and control system are provided having an electronic control unit configured to compare electronic temperature data with a positional temperature model for paving material. The electronic control unit can control machines of the paving system based on comparing actual data with model predicted data, and can further update either or both of a plan for paving a work area and the positional temperature model itself based on differences between actual data and model predicted data.

Abstract: A multi-material, cryogenic, elastomeric closure is provided for sealing a container for samples of cryophilic biological materials, pharmaceuticals or the like. The closure includes at least one cryophilic elastomer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) below the cryogenic temperature to which the sample is to be subjected and at least one non-cryophilic elastomer having a Tg above the cryogenic temperature. The cryophilic and non-cryophilic elastomers are present in such a manner as to maintain a complete seal of the container opening at the cryogenic temperature.

Abstract: A fuel hose includes a laminated structure of a tubular resin layer and an adjoining rubber layer, the rubber layer being formed by a rubber composition containing the following (A) to (F) as essential components, and the resin layer being formed by a material containing a tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene-vinylidene fluoride terpolymer or a tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene-vinylidene fluoride-perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether quaterpolymer as a main component: (A) a blend of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber and polyvinyl chloride; (B) at least one selected from the group consisting of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undecene-7 salt, 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nonene-5 salt, 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undecene-7 and 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nonene-5; (C) zeolite; (D) magnesium oxide; (E) laminar mineral; and (F) basic silica.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide anti-slip gloves which exhibit excellent anti-slipping effects under slippery conditions such as wet conditions caused by moisture, detergents or oils, provide an excellent durability in repeated use, keep down production costs, and can be used in various applications. The glove of the invention has an anti-slip layer comprising pulverized fragments of a foamed melamine resin, or a mixture of pulverized fragments of a foamed melamine resin and NBR particles contained in a resin or rubber formed on the surface thereof. The pulverized fragments of the foamed melamine resin are particulate subfragments obtained by pulverizing the foamed melamine resin. The foamed melamine resin has a three-dimensional lattice structure, and the pulverized fragments of the foamed melamine resin obtained by pulverizing the foam have cut limbs extending three dimensionally, which are obtained by cutting the lattice parts.

Abstract: A hollow plastic article having a wall with an inside wall portion and an outside wall portion, wherein a part of the outside wall portion has a slip resistant, tactile surface relative to the remainder of the outside wall portion to provide an improved gripping surface on the article.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a hose which has a gas barrier layer and a rubber layer adhered without using an adhesive, and which has a dramatically improved durability compared to the conventional hose. The hose of the present invention is a refrigerant hose having an inner layer comprising a gas barrier layer and a rubber layer adhered to the outer surface of the gas barrier layer. The gas barrier layer comprises a modified polyamide prepared by blending a polyamide and a carboxyl group-containing modified polyolefin, and the rubber layer comprises a rubber composition prepared by blending a particular amount of an alkylphenol formaldehyde resin and a particular amount of carbon black with a raw rubber. The raw rubber comprises a BIMS, a copolymer rubber which is a butyl rubber and/or a halogenated butyl rubber, and an EPDM, the carbon black is specified, and no adhesive layer is formed between the gas barrier layer and the rubber layer.

Abstract: A multi layered tire former bladder and a method for making the bladder is described. The multi layered bladder includes a elastomeric bladder having an outer surface and an inner surface; a release coating on the outer surface of the bladder; and at least two fabric reinforcing plies which include a first outer ply embedded in the bladder below the outer surface and an inner surface fabric ply at the inner surface of the bladder. In the method of making the bladder an air dried release coating is applied to the outer elastomeric surface of the bladder.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated article having improved adhesion of the fluorine-containing resin layer to the elastomer layer. The laminated article comprises a fluorine-containing resin layer (a) formed using a fluorine-containing resin having a carbonyl group, an olefin group or an amino group at an end of a polymer trunk chain or an end of a polymer side chain, and an elastomer layer (b) formed using an elastomer composition.

Abstract: An automotive exterior resin part which is a molded article made of a long glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate resin/styrene-based resin, has been molded by injection molding, has a projected area of 200 cm2 or above and allows coating, plating or deposition, wherein the content of the glass fibers in the molded article is 25 to 50% by weight and the weight-average fiber length thereof is 1.0 to 1.5 mm, the centerline average surface roughnesses (Ra) over all faces to be subjected to coating, plating or deposition is 0.8 ?m or below and the maximum coefficient of linear expansion at 30 to 80° C. is 5×l0?5 (1/K) or below.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a sheet applicable for closing an opening of a liquid dispensing container for a liquid handling system used in chemical experiments, in which the sheet is capable of preventing natural volatilization of a liquid in the container even if the tip is frequently inserted and drawn, and also facilitating inserting and drawing of the tip. The composite sheet of the present invention comprises a sheet having elastic property and another sheet having slip property wherein the sheets are stacked. The composite sheet of the present invention can be used to close an opening of a liquid dispensing container for a liquid handling system used in chemical experiments. It can prevent volatilization of the solvent, and also facilitate inserting and drawing of the tip.

Abstract: A flexible disposition apparatus includes a body made of a flexible material and at least one attaching element integrally formed on at least one lateral surface of the body, and the body includes a containing portion and an opening interconnected to the containing portion, such that the containing portion and the attaching element can combine at least one electronic device with a power bank, or combine at least one expansion module with an electronic device to constitute an electric connection in order to reduce the carrying volume and enhance the practicality of the apparatus.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition possessing superior air impermeability, excellent durability and flexibility. In particular, the composition includes (A) at least one halogenated isobutylene-containing elastomer; and (B) at least one nylon resin having a melting point of about 170° C. to about 260° C.; and (C) a low molecular weight polymeric nylon plasticizer; wherein: (1) the at least one elastomer is present as a dispersed phase of small vulcanized particles in a continuous nylon phase; and (2) the elastomer particles are formed by dynamic vulcanization. Use of a low molecular weight nylon plasticizer provides for improved mixing and rubber dispersion while retaining the high levels of impermeability achievable by the use of nylon resin and halogenated isobutylene-containing elastomer in a dynamically vulcanized composition. Such compositions are particularly useful in applications such as tire innerliners and barrier films or layers as well as hoses.

Abstract: The present invention provides an acrylic rubber composition and its vulcanized product, having good vulcanization characteristics and an excellent balance between processability, mechanical properties of rubber and compression set. The acrylic rubber composition comprises a carboxyl group-containing acrylic rubber, a diazabicycloalkene compound, a polyamine compound, and a tertiary amine compound represented by the following formula (1): where each of R1, R2 and R3 is independently a substituent having at least one saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon having a linear structure, a branched structure or a cyclic structure, or benzyl group.

Abstract: An improved fluoroplastic lined elastomeric tube that can maintain a stable flow rate while pumping aggressive chemicals in a peristaltic pump for an extended period of time and is fabricated in sizes ranging from 0.5 mm to 100 mm in inside diameter. The inner fluoroplastic liner comprises a composite of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene and a fluoroplastic polymer resulting in improved flex life over single component fluoroplastics. The inventive liner is bonded to either an unreinforced elastomer or a fiber reinforced elastomer for use in both low and high pressure peristaltic pump applications.

Abstract: A polyamide molding composition which can be used for production of a printable or printed item contains a) at most 90 parts by weight of a polyamide obtained from a lactam or from an amino carboxylic acid having at least 10 carbon atoms; and b) from 10 to 100 parts by weight of PA1010, wherein a total of components a) and b) is 100 parts by weight.

Abstract: A latex marking ink suitable for marking rubber articles has been developed. The ink comprises vulcanizable rubber latex, pigment, vulcanizing agent, and non-ionic stabilizer dispersed in water. Shear stability is dramatically and unexpectedly increased by the presence of the non-ionic stabilizer even though viscosity also increases.

Abstract: A resin composition formed by blending 10 to 25 weight parts of the epoxy modified polystyrene resin (B) to 100 weight parts of the liquid crystal polyester and/or the liquid crystal polyester amide (A) and by melt-kneading the two materials, wherein the resin composition having a melt viscosity of 60 to 4000 Pa·s at a shear rate of 1000/second at a temperature which is 20° C. higher than the melting point and having a melt tension of 20 mN or more at a take-over speed of 15 m/minute, is melt within a temperature range of a melting point to the melting point +40° C., a parison P is formed by extruding it with an extrusion speed equal to or higher than 0.3 kg/minute and lower than 5 kg/minute, a pair of moldings placed so as to sandwich the parison P are closed at a predetermined mold closing pressure, and air is blown into the parison P.

Abstract: Silane cross-linked polyolefin tubes are used for drinking water and/or water for industrial use, are resistant to a chlorine content ranging from 0.1 to 5 ppm, have a minimum degree of cross-linking of 60%, are produced according to the single-stage process, and are comprised of the following polyolefin composition: (A) a polyolefin; (B) a mixture consisting of an organic silane of general formula RSiX3 (B1), of a radical-generating constituent (B2), and of a catalyst (B3); (C) a stabilizer mixture consisting of a high-molecular, phenolic constituent (C1) having a high melting point, of a sulfur-containing constituent (C2), of a phosphorous-containing processing stabilizer (C3), and of a metal deactivator (C4).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a heterophasic propylene copolymer of high melt flow for injection molding, which comprise a propylene polymer matrix and a rubber. The heterophasic propylene copolymers of the present invention are characterized by a high viscosity of the rubber phase and a well-defined ratio of the intrinsic viscosities of the rubber phase and the propylene polymer matrix, thus resulting in improved mechanical properties. The present invention further relates to a process for the production of such heterophasic propylene copolymers, their use and articles produced with them.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a foamed rubber member which has low hardness and excellent durability. The foamed rubber member of the invention, produced through an impregnation treatment of a foamed elastic body with a treatment liquid containing an isocyanate compound and an organic solvent, the foamed elastic body being produced by foaming a base rubber, exhibits a compression set smaller than that of the foamed elastic body before undergoing the impregnation treatment, and exhibits a percent increase in stress, with respect to the stress of the foamed elastic body before undergoing the impregnation treatment, of 50% or less.

Abstract: A chlorinated rubber composition including a chlorinated rubber, a metal deactivator, an acid acceptor, and an antioxidant respectively at a particular amount is provided. The chlorinated rubber composition is capable of providing a chlorinated rubber composition which can be used in producing a hose exhibiting excellent resistance to degradation by zinc together with the sufficient physical properties such as resistance to thermal aging, oil resistance, and adhesion, as well as a hose produced by using such chlorinated rubber composition for the rubber layer.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method and a composition to form a layer on a substrate having uniform etch characteristics. To that end, the method includes controlling variations in the characteristics of a solid layer, such etch characteristics over the area of the solid layer as a function of the relative rates of evaporation of the liquid components that comprise the composition from which the solid layer is formed.

Abstract: A coolant line includes an outer layer including a polyamide molding composition and an inner layer including polypropylene and at least 0.02% by weight of a heat stabilizer. The coolant line has a high thermal aging resistance and bursting strength.

Abstract: A process to manufacture a reinforcing element provided with a cured adhesive composition, a reinforcing element provided with a cured adhesive composition, and a rubber article including the reinforcing element. The manufacturing process includes the steps of providing a reinforcing element, treating the reinforcing element with a composition that includes an aqueous dispersion of components, optionally drying the treated reinforcing element, and curing at least two of the components.

Abstract: An improved polymerization and processing method allows the production of special nitrile rubbers which are characterized by a specific cation content which leads to an excellent storage stability and particularly good vulcanization rate and moreover results in vulcanized materials that have advantageous properties, especially with regard to the contact with water or water-containing media of molded parts based on said vulcanized materials.

Abstract: A casing for a writing instrument comprises an outer shaft, an inner shaft, and a nib. The outer shaft is formed using dual injection molding. An outer surface of the outer shaft includes a raised hard part and a raised soft part. The inner shaft is formed of a thin-wall tube having an upper end and a lower end, the inner shaft being configured for insertion inside the outer shaft. The inner shaft further includes a fastener protruding on its upper end that engages an upper end of the outer shaft. The nib is configured to engage the lower end of the inner shaft to help secure the inner shaft within the outer shaft. The raised hard or soft parts on the outer surface of the outer shaft may include an oblique loop-shaped part, a strip-shaped part, and/or an arc-shaped part.

Abstract: A conductive rubber member having at least one conductive elastic layer, wherein the conductive elastic layer, which is at least an outermost layer, in contact with an opposing member during use is a curing product of a rubber composition having a conductivity imparting agent incorporated into a rubber base material containing chloroprene rubber; and a superficial portion of the conductive elastic layer is a surface treatment layer formed by impregnating the conductive elastic layer with a surface treating solution containing at least an isocyanate component and an organic solvent.

Abstract: A sealing cap or plug is provided, comprising a base element having top and bottom portions, and a circumferential side wall extending therebetween, the base element having a frusto-conical or tapered shape, with the diameter of the base element at the top portion being greater than the diameter of the base element at the bottom portion; the top portion being open-ended, and the bottom portion being closed ended; the base element having a hollow interior that extends from the open end toward the closed end; a flexible flange extending outwardly from a periphery of the base element, the flexible flange spaced from the bottom portion; the side wall having a thickness in the range of from about 0.020 to 0.040 inch; and the cap or plug being comprised of compression-molded silicone rubber.

Abstract: A polymeric blend composition, and method of using same for large parison blow molding applications, comprising greater than about 50 parts by weight of a carbonate polymer component (e.g., a branched polycarbonate having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of about 28,000 to about 36,000); and less than about 50 parts by weight of an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) component, the ABS component including a styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) phase including acrylonitrile (e.g., in an amount greater than 25 percent by weight of the SAN phase); and a butadiene-based rubber particle phase, wherein at least a portion of the butadiene-based rubber particle phase includes butadiene grafted with SAN.

Abstract: A three-part laminated surface construction can be shaped and molded by hand and will retain that shape until the particular need is met, such as controlling the flow of liquids and resins, or establishing a protective cover. The surface construction includes a center sheet of lead with rubber layers secured over the lead. The perimeter of the rubber layers are secured together. The lead sheet can be provided with outer flaps, one soft rubber side and the other rubber side abrasion-resistant for folding around and protection from sharp objects.

Abstract: A shoe is fabricated from an upper structure and a sole structure wherein the sole structure contains a gas-filled cushioning device composed of a multi-layer film formed into a gas-filled membrane having an interior compartment enclosing at least one capture gas. The multi-layer film comprises an outer layer of an elastomeric thermoplastic material such as a polyurethane, an inner layer of an elastomeric thermoplastic material such as a polyurethane and a barrier layer interposed therebetween which is derived from a combination of at least one ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and up to about 50 wt. % of an aliphatic thermoplastic urethane.

Abstract: A hydrogenated copolymer-containing laminate comprising a substrate layer, an adhesive layer, and a hydrogenated copolymer composition layer which is laminated on and bonded to the substrate layer through the adhesive layer, the hydrogenated copolymer composition layer comprising a hydrogenated copolymer (I), and a rubbery polymer (II), wherein the hydrogenated copolymer (I) is obtained by hydrogenating a conjugated diene/vinyl aromatic compound copolymer, the hydrogenated copolymer (I) having the following characteristics (1) to (4): (1) a vinyl aromatic monomer unit content of from more than 50% by weight to 90% by weight, (2) a content of a vinyl aromatic polymer block of not more than 40% by weight, (3) a weight average molecular weight of from 50,000 to 1,000,000, and (4) a hydrogenation ratio of 70% or more, as measured with respect to the double bonds in conjugated diene monomer units.

Abstract: A typical inventive embodiment describes a tubular shape and comprises a rigid outer layer, an elastomeric middle layer and a rigid inner layer. The elastomeric material is a strain-rate-sensitive polymer (e.g., polyurethane or polyurea) having a Young's modulus of approximately 700-1000 psi at 100% strain, and strong strain-rate-sensitivity in approximately the 103/second-106/second range. By the time that the projectile reaches the rigid inner layer, a projectile that impacts the three-layer system (commencing at the rigid outer layer) is structurally and kinetically diminished in its destructiveness by the rigid outer layer together with the elastomeric middle layer. Furthermore, the elastomeric middle layer becomes more rigid during a brief period in which it absorbs energy from the projectile, then again becomes elastic in a manner formative of a membrane covering the rigid inner layer. The elastomeric membrane tempers leakage if rupturing of the rigid inner layer has occurred.

Abstract: To provide an acrylic rubber composition and a vulcanized rubber that ensure heat resistance of the vulcanized rubber, especially less changes in the elongation at break (EB) and hardness of the vulcanized rubber under heating conditions. An acrylic rubber composition comprising a carboxyl group-containing acrylic rubber and, per 100 parts by mass of the carboxyl group-containing acrylic rubber, from 10 to 100 parts by mass of carbon black, from 0.1 to 15 parts by mass of at least one primary antioxidant selected from the group consisting of an amine antioxidant and a phenolic antioxidant and from 0.1 to 15 parts by mass of at least one secondary antioxidant selected from the group consisting of a phosphorus antioxidant and a sulfur antioxidant.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions and methods of making and using such compositions are provided. The compositions incorporate a first component that is an isobutylene-based polymer and a second component having propylene-derived units and polyene derived units. The polymeric compositions have desirable processability characteristics, particularly for injection molding applications.

Abstract: Protective covers for hoses, cables, ropes, and similar conduits formed of a composite fabric structure. The fabric structure has an inwardly facing layer in the form of a fabric base. The fabric base comprises a network of high tenacity fibers. The composite fabric structure also includes an outwardly facing layer formed of rubber. The inwardly facing layer and the outwardly facing layer are bonded together, preferably through the use of a bonding layer.

Abstract: A method is provided for inserting a plastic body into an opening of a sensor housing, whereby the opening has a lateral surface with an edge, in that a collar-shaped bead is formed at the edge and a shoulder-shaped ledge at the lateral surface for the placement of the plastic body, before the placement of the plastic body a strip-like seal is introduced onto the ledge, the plastic body is placed on the ledge of the lateral surface in such a way that a lateral surface of the plastic body is lined up with the lateral surface of the sensor housing in a butt-joint-like manner, a form-fitting, elastically supported connection is created by means of forming between at least one part of the lateral surface of the sensor housing and one part of the lateral surface of the plastic body, so that a substantially seamless and substantially smooth transition between the sensor housing and the plastic body is formed at the connection site on the top side of the sensor housing and of the plastic body.

Abstract: Polyolefin compositions comprising, by weight: A) 30-80% of a polyolefin component containing not less than 80% of a waste material selected from polyethylene, polypropylene or their mixtures; B) 20-70% of a heterophasic polyolefin composition having flexural modulus equal to or lower than 600 MPa.

Abstract: A flexible shaft coupling sleeve comprising a sleeve shaped body having a central annular portion and a coupling receiving portion at each of two opposing sleeve ends, and a coupling device incorporating such sleeve. The sleeve's coupling receiving portions include axially extending teeth on their inner surfaces. The flexible shaft coupling sleeve is formed of a polyurethane elastomer composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition excellent in oil resistance and weather resistance, while having excellent adhesion to a brass. Also disclosed is a vulcanized rubber product using such a rubber composition. Specifically disclosed is a rubber composition containing a rubber component (A), an inorganic filler (B), a plasticizer (C) and a process oil (D). The rubber component (A) contains 30-60% by mass of an acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, 20-40% by mass of an ethylene-propylene-nonconjugated diene rubber, and 20-50% by mass of a styrene-butadiene rubber. The inorganic filler (B) is contained in the composition in an amount of 5-100 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component (A), and the mass ratio between the plasticizer (C) and the process oil (D) is from 15/85 to 75/25. Also specifically disclosed is a vulcanized rubber product obtained by vulcanizing such a rubber composition.

Abstract: Composite forming screens comprise a layer of hard rubber with a Shore A hardness of 50-90 and in preferred embodiments, comprise a support layer of plastic or metal bonded to the hard rubber to form a composite. The forming screens may be planar or cylindrical and are provided with a plurality of apertures or through holes and a pattern of fine scale structures. A method of making the forming screens is also disclosed.

Abstract: A connector for a thermal insulation tube comprises an annular middle portion made from a polymer with thermal insulation properties. The middle portion has two opposite annular surfaces. One of the surfaces is covered with a first adhesive layer while the other annular surface is covered with a second adhesive layer. A first cover sheet is attached to the first adhesive layer. The first adhesive layer used to attach the end surface of the first thermal insulation tube is exposed if the first cover sheet is peeled off. A second cover sheet is attached to the second adhesive layer. The second adhesive layer used to attach the end surface of the second thermal insulation tube is exposed if the second cover sheet is peeled off.

Abstract: A chlorinated rubber composition capable of giving a hose which satisfactorily retains material properties including resistance to thermal deterioration, oil resistance, and adhesive properties and further has excellent resistance to zinc deterioration. Also provided is a hose employing the chlorinated rubber composition as a rubber layer. The chlorinated rubber composition comprises a chlorinated rubber, a metal deactivator, an acid acceptor, and an antioxidant, wherein the amount of the metal deactivator is 0.3 parts by mass or larger per 100 parts by mass of the chlorinated rubber, that of the acid acceptor is 1 part by mass or larger per 100 parts by mass of the chlorinated rubber, and that of the antioxidant is 0.1-10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the chlorinated rubber.

Abstract: A conductive rubber roller comprising a conductive core material and provided thereon a rubber layer; the rubber layer being formed by using a rubber composition containing as rubber components at least a polar rubber and an ethylene oxide-propylene oxide-allyl glycidyl ether terpolymer; the ethylene oxide-propylene oxide-allyl glycidyl ether terpolymer having a melt peak temperature of from 20 to 30° C. and a melt enthalpy change ?H of from 40 to 70 mJ/mg as measured with a differential scanning calorimeter; and the allyl glycidyl ether in the ethylene oxide-propylene oxide-allyl glycidyl ether terpolymer being in a copolymerization ratio of from more than 10 mol % to 20 mol % or less.

Abstract: According to the present invention there are provided improved non-compatibilized blends of (A) a rubber modified monovinylidene aromatic polymer and a minor amount of (B) an ethylene polymer having a density in the range of from about 0.87 to about 0.98 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cc) as measured by ASTM D 792 and (C) optional additives and stabilizers. These improved blends are specially adapted and suited for use in stretch blow molding processes. They provide improved combinations of improved opacity, controlled gloss surface appearance, haptics and physical properties and improved processes for producing stretch blow molded and thermoformed articles at relatively high production rates and reduced expense.

Abstract: Elastomeric film-like products such as natural latex gloves are coated with novel lubricity compositions and compositions which protect the skin of the wearer from certain undesirable medical conditions. In powder-coated gloves, the coating composition comprises rice starch, and optionally USP-grade colloidal oatmeal in pharmaceutically accepted concentration. In powder-free gloves, the coating composition comprises colloidal oatmeal enhanced water or beta glucan solution, optionally in combination with one or more other starch components. Colloidal oatmeal enhanced water, and methods of making the colloidal oatmeal enhanced water are also disclosed. In addition, beta glucan solution, and methods of making the beta glucan solution are also disclosed. A liquid referred to herein as Polycoat may also be made by mixing colloidal oatmeal enhanced water with beta glucan solution, and the resulting liquid may be applied to elastomeric articles such as gloves.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition for blow molding is disclosed, which comprises a styrene based resin composition (A) containing a graft copolymer (A-1) containing an ?,?-unsaturated glycidyl ester compound, a graft copolymer (A-2) not containing an ?,?-unsaturated glycidyl ester compound and a copolymer (A-3), and an antistatic agent (B). According to the thermoplastic resin composition for blow molding of the present invention, blow molded articles are provided, which are excellent not only in surface property, impact resistance and heat resistance, but also in effects of suppressing adhesion of polished powder generated in a sanding process and dust during storage until the coating process, and further, the thermoplastic resin composition for blow molding which is reduced in adhesion property to a metal and is excellent in resistance to drawdown, and blow molded articles therefrom are provided.

Abstract: There is provided a method for preparing a plumbing manifold for use in a water system in which the manifold after molding is subjected to cross-linking high energy radiation. The manifold is made by polyethylene or a metallocene polyethylene.

Abstract: A pipe or tube article comprising an innermost comprising a grafted polyolefin composition made from a grafted polyolefin composition is disclosed which can provide long lifetime, highly abrasion-resistant pipes for mining and other transportation uses. Methods for preparing the article and transporting abrasive materials through the article are also described.