Abstract: There is provided a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises a modified rubber having excellent low-temperature durability dispersed in a polyamide resin matrix in order to improve the low-temperature durability or repeated fatigue resistance of the polyamide resin and which maintains its flowability and can be formed into a film even at a high content of the modified rubber, and has excellent low-temperature durability. The thermoplastic resin composition comprises a modified polyamide resin (A) obtained by melt blending 100 parts by weight of a polyamide resin (A1) and 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of a compound (A2) capable of binding to a terminal amino group of the polyamide resin, at a temperature equal to or higher than the melting point of the polyamide resin (A1), and a modified rubber (B) having an acid anhydride group, an epoxy group, or a carboxyl group or a derivative thereof. The compound (A2) is preferably a monofunctional epoxy compound.

Abstract: A game bowl is disclosed, comprising an internal core covered with an external shell made of plastic material.

Abstract: A method for producing a filled hollow structure includes producing an open hollow structure of a first material, positioning the open hollow structure on a tool adapted to hold the open hollow structure, filling the open hollow structure with a filler medium, and closing the filled open hollow structure with a second material. A hollow structure may be produced by such method, and a tool may be structured to perform such method.

Abstract: A nitrile copolymer rubber composition obtained by coagulation of a nitrile copolymer latex composition comprised of a latex of a nitrile copolymer rubber (A) having ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units in 55 to 80 wt % and cationic monomer units and/or monomer units able to form cations in which an inorganic filler (B) is dispersed is provided. Note that, preferably, the inorganic filler is a clay. According to the present invention, a nitrile copolymer rubber composition giving a nitrile copolymer rubber cross-linked product with an extremely low gasoline permeability and superior in sour gasoline resistance can be provided.

Abstract: A fluorosilicone rubber composition including: (A) an organopolysiloxane containing trifluoropropyl groups and monovalent aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups, with a viscosity at 25° C. of not less than 10,000 mPa·s, represented by a specific average composition formula, in an amount of 100 parts by mass, (B) a silica-based filler, in an amount of 2 to 100 parts by mass, (C) a hydrotalcite-based inorganic anion exchanger, in an amount of 0.1 to 20 parts by mass, and (D) a curing agent, in an effective amount. Also disclosed is a cured product obtained by curing the composition. The composition forms a molded item that exhibits minimal deterioration in physical properties even when exposed to heat at temperatures of 200° C. or higher.

Abstract: This is a process to restore compression set properties of a silicone rubber fuser structure that has been damaged during the coating of the silicone with Teflon; Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont. This restoration is achieved by re-baking the coated fuser roll at temperatures of 175° C. to 275° C. This will improve the compression set and will give the fuser structure improved life and provide better image quality.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blow molding having capacity of at least 250 ml, its shell being composed of polystyrene and being produced via injection stretch blow molding. The invention moreover relates to the process for production of this blow molding and to the use of the blow moldings.

Abstract: A cup includes an air cushion, which has first and second plastic films, an elastic plate, a pressed component, and a short plastic film; the first film has an air inlet; the first and the second films are stuck together to form an air room between them; a flow guiding passage exists between the elastic plate and the first film to allow air to flow into the air room; the elastic plate has a recess portion, which can face a first direction to allow the cushion to be inflated, and which can face an opposite direction to allow the cushion to be bled; the pressed component is resilient and interposed between the air inlet and the recess portion, and can contain air therein; the short plastic film has a hole facing the recess portion, and an air outlet exists between the short film and the elastic plate.

Abstract: A powder-free medical glove having a first surface of a powder-free coagulant and a second surface with a polymer coating to ease donning. The powder-free coagulant on the first surface comprises micronized high-density polyethylene, a micro-emulsion of amino silicone, a dimethicone emulsion, calcium salts, an ethoxylated acetylenic diol surfactant and a cellulose thickener. The medical gloves are made in an on-line process of making latex articles that involves dipping hand-shaped formers into the coagulant before dipping them into the latex. The gloves are thereafter coated with a polymer to improve donnability before removal from the formers. The novel coagulant formulation permits easy removal of the articles from the formers, eases double-donning of gloves and eliminates the need for off-line processing.

Abstract: A multi-layer membrane includes a fluorine containing layer and a substrate which are joined through spray coating and heat treatment in a multi-step technique.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystalline resin composition capable of readily blow-molding a molded article having uniform thickness, with the addition of good blow-moldability owing to the improved drawdown-resistant property, the improved melt-tension increase rate, and other properties without deteriorating the low gas-permeability which is a characteristic of liquid crystalline resin.

Abstract: A semiconductive rubber composition contains copolymerized rubber containing ethylene oxide; chloroprene rubber; and acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber. A conductive rubber roller has a conductive rubber layer composed of the semiconductive rubber composition on an outermost layer thereof.

Abstract: Extra coagulant is added to the cuff portion of the former by a spray nozzle located between the coagulant and latex dipping tanks. A former is placed into a coagulant. After removal from the coagulant, additional coagulant to the cuff portion of the former by any conventional means, such as a spray nozzle. The higher concentration of coagulant at the cuff portion results in a thicker latex thickness at the cuff portion and counteracts the reduced dwell time of the cuff in the latex dipping tank as compared to the fingertip portion of the former. The thickness of the cuff portion can be controlled by altering the concentration of the coagulant applied by the spray nozzle.

Abstract: Described is a closure element for a container. The closure elements has a sealing element which contains a thermoplastic polymer, and an effective absorbing amount of an unmodified cyclodextrin material. The unmodified cyclodextrin material may be an ?-cyclodextrin, ?-cyclodextrin, ?-cyclodextrin, and mixtures thereof. The sealing element can act as a barrier with respect to permeants, such as aromatic substances, trichloroanisole, aldehydes or ketones and/or impurities from the polymer.

Abstract: A casing of a solid-propellant engine comprising a core and a layer of elastomeric material, set as coating for at least part of the core to provide a thermal protection of the core itself is obtained by: inserting the core in a forming mould so as to make within the mould two annular chambers separated from one another by the core; forming a strand of elastomeric material; obtaining a defined portion of elastomeric material by cutting the strand transversely to size in an external environment; and injecting the cut portion of elastomeric material simultaneously within both of the annular chambers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer tube comprising, in its radial direction from the outside inwards: an outer layer (1) made of a polyamide, a tie layer (2) comprising, by weight: 1 to 50% of an impact modifier chosen from elastomers and very low density polyethylene, the said impact modifier being completely or partly functionalized, per 99 to 50% of at least one copolyamide 6/12 respectively, an optional EVOH layer (3), optionally a tie layer, an inner layer (4) made of PA 12, PA 6 or a PA 6-polyolefin compound with a PA 6 matrix and a dispersed polyolefin phase, the layers being successive and adhering to one another in their respective contact zones. The inner layer is the layer in contact with the fluid being transferred. According to one embodiment of the invention, the inner layer (4) contains an electrically conducting material, producing a surface resistivity of less than 106?.

Abstract: A method of fusing a component to a sterilized storage or delivery device formed of a cyclic olefin polymer which includes forming the storage or delivery device from a cyclic olefin polymer, forming a second member or component having at least a surface layer formed of the second polymer, wherein the Hansen relative energy distance Ra/Ro of the second polymer relative to the cyclic olefin polymer is equal to or less than 0.7, applying the second member to the storage or delivery device, and heating the assembly to the sterilization temperature, thereby causing the second polymer to chemically interact with the cyclic olefin polymer, fusing the second component to the storage or delivery device. The preferred embodiment of the invention is a medical container, such as a vial, wherein the vial is formed of a cyclic olefin polymer and the cap, closure or collar is formed of a second polymer heat fused to the vial or container.

Abstract: An apparatus including a pocket that is at least partially defined by an elastomeric film, and a related method. The elastomeric film comprising a material that includes a styrene block copolymer, a polyolefin, a polyurethane, a polystyrene, an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, a processing oil, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An acrylic rubber composition in which the base material is an acrylic rubber comprising monomer units of ethyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate, and cure site monomer, with a ratio (B/A) of the amount of n-butyl acrylate (B) with respect to ethyl acrylate (A) of 1.0 or less by weight. A heat-resistant hose having a layer of this acrylic rubber composition as the innermost layer. The above constitution of the invention provides the acrylic rubber composition effective for preventing aluminum fixing while retaining the material properties of acrylic rubber and its excellent characteristics. The present invention also provides a heat-resistant hose using this acrylic rubber composition at the surface which is to be fitted with an aluminum member.

Abstract: A skidproof mat is provided which comprises: a rubber layer having a first major surface and a second major surface being opposite to the first major surface, and a thickness defined between the first and second major surfaces; a base layer; and a protection film covering each of the first and second major surfaces of the rubber layer; wherein the base layer is disposed within the thickness of the rubber layer so that the first and second major surfaces of the rubber layer constitute major outer surfaces of the skidproof mat. The protection film is movable when using. The rubber layer can achieve perfect anti-slip effect. The base layer is positioned in the rubber layer to increase the tenacity so that the skidproof mat is impossible to be deformed and has well ageing resistance.

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 polymer composition comprising a density equal to or greater than about 0.947 g/cc, a high load melt index from about 1 g/10 min to about 30 g/10 min, and a tensile natural draw ratio less than about 14167 ?-12958, where ? is the density (g/cc) of the composition. A polymer composition comprising a tensile natural draw ratio less than about 14167?-12958, where ? is the density (g/cc) of the composition and wherein less than about 1 weight percent of the composition comprises non-polymeric additives.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a thermoplastic polymer composition which is flexible and capable of melt-molding and has excellent heat resistance, chemical resistance and oil resistance. Another object of the present invention is to provide a molded article, a laminated article, a hose for industrial use, a tube for industrial use, a fuel hose and a fuel tube comprising the thermoplastic polymer composition. Further object of the present invention is to provide a process for preparing a thermoplastic polymer composition.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a vulcanizable layered composition comprising at least two layers and at least one tie layer, wherein the first layer of the two layers comprises an fluid permeation prevention layer, the second layer of the two layers comprises at least one high diene rubber, and the tie layer comprises a mixture of: (1) about 50 to about 100 weight % of at least one halogenated isobutylene containing elastomer; (2) about 0 to about 50 weight % of at least one high diene elastomer; (3) about 20 to about 50 weight % of at least one filler; (4) about 0 to about 30 weight % of at least one processing oil; (5) about 1 to about 20 parts per hundred (phr) of at least one tackifier; and (6) at least about 0.

Abstract: An article of footwear including an upper and a sole, which has an outsole for directly contacting a ground surface, and at least one element compression molded with the outsole. The at least one element is formed from a first material including at least 45% ethylene vinyl acetate, approximately 30% polyene elastomer, and approximately 20% synthetic rubber. A second material of the outsole is compatible for compression molding with the at least one element, and is less hard and less dense than the at least one element.

Abstract: A resin molded article which is a molded article obtained by irradiating a resin molded article containing 100 to 60 parts by weight of (A) syndiotactic 1,2-polybutadiene having a crystallinity of 5% or more and 0 to 40 parts by weight of (B) another thermoplastic polymer with an electron beam, in which the 50% stress of the molded article after the electron beam irradiation (50% M:M2) is from 1.01 to 2.5 times the 50% stress before the electron beam irradiation (50% M:M1), and the molded article has steam sterilization resistance. The molded article is excellent in flexibility and hardness, excellent in steam sterilization resistance, and useful for medical applications such as an infusion tube, an infusion solution container, a catheter and the like.

Abstract: A medical container produced from a film or sheet having at least one resin layer comprising a polyolefin resin composition, wherein the polyolefin resin composition comprises includes (A) at least one propylene-base polymer which is (A) a specific propylene-base polymer composition, (A) a propylene-base block copolymer and (A) a specific propylene-base block copolymer composition, and (B) an ethylene-base copolymer including an ethylene and at least one ?-olefin having 4 or more carbon atoms, and the refractive index of the xylene-soluble portion of the mixture of polymers (A) and (B) is from 1.480 to 1.495.

Abstract: A braided hose reinforcement includes left and right turning strips. Each of the strips includes a number of elongated metal elements embedded in a matrix of a polymer material.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: 51-90 wt % of a polyester, 10-49 wt % of an ABS impact modifier; 0 to 20 wt % of a multifunctional epoxy compound; 0-40 wt % of a filler; 0-2 wt % of a fibrillated fluoropolymer; and from more than 0 to 5 wt % of a stabilizer composition. An article blow molded or injection molded from the composition has a multi-axial impact total energy from 40-100 Joules at ?30° C.; a ductility of more than 90%, a permeability of more than 0 to less than or equal to 1.5g/m2-day, measured after exposure Fuel C vapor for 20 weeks at 40° C.; an MVR of 1-20 cc/10 min; a flexural modulus of greater than 1300 MPa; and retains at least 75% of its initial tensile elongation at break after exposure to Fuel E85 for 28 days at 70° C.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a tube. The tube includes a silicone elastomer and at least one reinforcement member substantially embedded within the silicone elastomer. The disclosure is also directed to a tube including a first layer and a second layer adjacent the first layer. The first layer includes a fluoropolymer liner and the second layer includes a silicone elastomer and at least one reinforcement member substantially embedded within the silicone elastomer. This disclosure is further directed to a method for making the aforementioned tubes.

Abstract: Preform, serving as a semi-finished product, for a container intended for containing products therein that are sensitive to radiation in particular light sensitive and food and dairy products, consisting of at least one base layer (1) made of a primary plastic base material, with a certain amount of additives (5) incorporated in it (1), characterised in that said preform (10, 20) is opaque over virtually the whole extent thereof, wherein a relatively low percentage of plastic additives (5) is incorporated to generate sard opaque appearance (22), so as to protect the inner space (9) thereof which is delimitated by it against external radiation (V1, V2) particularly electromagnetic radiation, more particularly light, under normal pressure condition.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer article suitable for use as a fuel hose in an automotive fuel system and the like, which has an inner rubber layer, an outer rubber layer and an inter-mediate resin layer formed of polyamine-based resin between the inner and outer rubber layers.

Abstract: An extruded seal member having a corrugated axial surface exhibiting alternating peaks and valleys extending longitudinally along the axial surface of the seal member; a method for manufacturing the seal member which comprises extruding a tubular structure having a corrugated axial surface, crosslinking the extrude tubular structure, cutting the tubular structure to provide a plurality of uniform seal members and recovering the seal members; and a method of using such multilayer seal members, are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flowable material container assembly having a membrane tube disposed coaxially within a port tube. The membrane tube has an outer layer, a core layer, and an inner layer. The outer layer is a blend of a polyolefin and a thermoplastic elastomer. The core layer is a blend of a polyolefin and a thermoplastic elastomer. The inner layer is a blend of a polyolefin, a radio frequency susceptible polymer, and a thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are barrier articles of polyurethane blends or alloys that limit the permeability of gases there through, particularly as used in inflatable sports articles and more particularly as used in soccer balls.

Abstract: A pipe or tube article is disclosed that comprises an innermost layer having a thickness of about 0.001 to about 102 mm (0.00004 to 4 inches) comprising a polymeric composition comprising a terionomer composition made from a parent acid terpolymer composition made from an ?-olefin having 2 to 10 carbons; about 12 to about 60 wt % of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester; and about 5 to about 25 wt % of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons (based on the total weight of the parent acid terpolymer); wherein about 5 to about 90% of the carboxylic acids are neutralized with a metal ion to 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.

Abstract: A method comprises injecting a material into a mold to form a molded product, the mold comprising multiple layers of shaping elements extending through a cavity, each layer of shaping elements including multiple shaping elements; and removing the molded product from the mold, the molded product having a porous structure formed by at least some of the shaping elements of the layers of shaping elements. A porous structure (which may be made by the method) includes a multiplicity of ordered structural members defining the porous structure, the multiplicity of structural members intersecting to form structural member intersections, and a multiplicity of the pores defined by the multiplicity of structural members. A mold used to make a structure may include a relatively large number shaping elements within a small area.

Abstract: Resin blends useful for pipe and blow-molded articles are disclosed. The blends comprise a low-molecular-weight, high-density polyethylene and a high-molecular-weight, low-density ethylene copolymer. The high-molecular-weight component is made with a bridged indenoindolyl Group 4 metal complex having open architecture. Blends of the invention uniquely have high molecular weight (Mw>200,000) and low levels of long-chain branching. A quick, convenient approach for estimating levels of long-chain branching in polyethylenes from gel permeation chromatography and dynamic oscillatory rheometry (“viscosity enhancement factor”) is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holding material for a catalytic converter including a catalyst carrier, a metal casing for receiving the catalyst carrier, and the holding material wound around the catalyst carrier and interposed in a gap between the catalyst carrier and the metal casing, in which the holding material includes an inorganic fiber substrate and a viscoelastic layer formed at least on a casing side surface of the inorganic fiber substrate and having a Young's modulus at 25° C. of 0.3 MPa or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer structure based on rubber and on polyamide-block graft copolymer, comprising in succession: a) optionally a first, inner layer (1) formed of a rubber or of a polyamide, b) at least one layer (2) based on a polyamide-block graft copolymer composed of a polyolefin backbone and at least one polyamide graft, wherein the grafts are attached to the backbone by the residues of an unsaturated monomer (X) having a function which is capable of reacting with an amine-terminated polyamide, the residues of the unsaturated monomer (X) being attached to the backbone by grafting or copolymerization via its double bond, c) a second layer (3) formed of a rubber, d) optionally a binder layer (4), e) an outer layer (5) formed of a rubber, f) optionally a reinforcing layer situated between two of the preceding layers or within said layers.

Abstract: A silicon rubber composition containing a hydrocarbon extender oil, wherein the oil is a Fischer-Tropsch derived oil. A process to prepare a silicon rubber extender oil having a CN number as measured according to IEC 590 of between 15 and 30%, a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of between 5 an 18 mm2/sec.

Abstract: An extruded multilayer seal member having an expanded temperature range and an improved compression set resistance wherein the seal member comprises a first fluoroelastomer as the inner layer of the multilayer seal member and a second elastomer as the outer layer of the multilayer seal member; and a method for manufacturing the multilayer seal member which comprises extruding a multilayer tubular structure, crosslinking the extruded multilayer tubular structure on a mandrel, cutting the multilayer tubular structure to provide a plurality of uniform seal members and recovering the seal members, are described.

Abstract: Admixtures either of a plastic and an elastomer, a plurality of thermoplastics, or a plurality of elastomers are formed into a shaped item for an article (such as a dynamic seal, a static seal, a gasket, a pump diaphragm, a hose, or an o-ring), and the thermoplastic is then cross-linked (cured). Radiation (preferably, electron beam radiation) is used for the cross-linking and for generating bi-modal molecules from the elastomer and the thermoplastic when both a thermoplastic and an elastomer are in the admixture.

Abstract: An antistatic silicone rubber mold-making material is provided. This mold-making material comprises a silicone rubber composition which is curable by an addition reaction, and which contains an tonically conductive antistatic agent. The article produced by curing this antistatic silicone rubber mold-making material retains the insulator performance and the article exhibits excellent antistatic properties. Also, the article can be colored as desired.

Abstract: A hydrin rubber composition free from nickel and excellent in heat aging resistance, ozone resistance, storage stability, and the like is provided which essentially contains the following components: (A) a hydrin rubber containing 10 to 40 mol % of ethylene oxide; (B) an amine-based antioxidant; (C) a phenol-based antioxidant; (D) a metal dithiocarbamate excluding nickel salts; and (E) a hydrotalcite compound. Also provided is a heat-resistant hose having a layered structure including an inner layer and a hydrin-based rubber layer disposed on the outer surface of the inner layer. The hydrin-based rubber layer is composed of a rubber composition containing (F) a 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undecene-7 salt, in addition to the foregoing (A) to (E).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novolak resins prepared with, inter alia, one or more alkylphenols. The invention further relates to compositions comprising the novolak resins, such as vulcanizable rubber compositions, and to products obtained therewith.

Abstract: Bottles made of metallocene polypropylene (mPP) for storage and dispensing reservoirs for fragrance compositions, in particular fragrance oils, are described. The mPP bottles can be used in warmer units for slow release dispensing of the fragrance therein. The metallocene polypropylene bottles can be produced by extrusion or injection blow molding, injection molding, injection stretch blow molding (single or two stage), or other suitable molding process. The mPP bottles may optionally have at least one barrier coating layer and/or adhering layer. The mPP bottles may optionally be fluorinated. The mPP bottles have good clarity and possess the required physical properties needed when the bottles are filled on a production line.

Abstract: This invention relates to an elastomeric article with improved lubricity and donnablity and reduced stickiness/tackiness. According to the methods of the invention, the internal surface of the elastomeric article is coated with a polyisoprene coating. The coating of the invention is formed from synthetic polyisoprene rubber that may or may not contain minor amounts of other components. The coating is preferably directly bonded to the underlying elastomeric article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a block copolymer (A) including a (meth)acrylic polymer block (a) and an acrylic polymer block (b). The (meth)acrylic polymer block (a) is preferably copolymerized with a monomer having a functional group having high cohesive force, such as a carboxyl group, so that the 5%-weight-loss temperature is 300° C. or more or the tensile strength is 3 MPa or more, and the hardness measured by a type A durometer according to JIS K6253 is 50 or less, and a compression set measured after 22 hours at 70° C. is 45% or less. The block copolymer (A) exhibits excellent thermal decomposition resistance and low compression set at high temperatures. The block copolymer (A) can be used as a soft material for automobile, and has low hardness, high adhesion, high oil resistance, high weather resistance, high heat resistance, high recycling property, high tensile properties, and high wax remover resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel monodispersed hollow microsphere particles having a general shell-core structure with a monodispersity of from about 0.1% to about 50%, a diameter in the range of from about 3 ?m to about 30 ?m and a shell thickness of from about 0.1 ?m to about 5 ?m. The particles generally have a hydrophobic exterior shell matrix and a hydrophilic interior core, wherein the interior core may further comprise a number of materials or a cargo. Also disclosed are micro sensors comprising the hollow microsphere particles, methods for forming the sensors, as well as methods for using the sensors.