Abstract: This invention provides a clear paint composition for motorcars which contains 10-80% by weight of polyester resin containing units derived from alicyclic polybasic acid and/or alicyclic polyhydric alcohol, 5-50% by weight of polyisocyanate compound and 0-50% by weight of acrylic resin; and which forms coating having Universal Hardness (HU) of not more than 500 N/mm2.

Abstract: A direct drawing type lithographic printing plate precursor comprising a water-resistant support and an image-receiving layer, the image-receiving layer comprising a filler and a binder resin, wherein the filler comprises a porous filler, and the binder resin comprises a complex comprising a resin containing a bond in which a metal atom is connected with an oxygen atom and an organic polymer containing a group capable of forming a hydrogen bond with the resin.

Abstract: A continuously formed, low profiled reflective pavement marker comprising a multiple, inclined, low profiled reflective portions, which are integrally connected by horizontally, positioned reflective sheeting. Each raised reflective portion integrally having multiple reflective cube corner elements within two defined inclined reflective faces. Each of the two opposite reflective faces are integrally supported by load carrying structural walls in a multi-directional manner, said load carrying structural walks define cell like areas within each inclined reflective face. A method of making said reflective marker is disclosed that includes the steps of sealing and coloring the lower portion of the reflective marking sheet.

Abstract: A polarizing plate with which a drop in polarization efficiency, hue shift, and light leakage do not substantially arise, under a high humidity/high temperature environment is provided. The polarizing plate of the present invention comprises a polyvinyl-alcohol-based polarizing film, a protective film having thereon two anchor coat agent layers, mainly composed of a cyclic-olefin-based resin, laminated on at least one side of the polarizing film, with an adhesive. The amount of change in optical in-plane retardation of the protective film is 5 nm or less after 24 hours in an atmosphere of 80° C., and the wetting tension of the anchor coated surface of the protective film is 500 &mgr;N/cm (23° C.) or more. The anchor coat agent layers include a first layer made of polyisocyanate and polyester polyol and/or polyether polyol, and a second layer made of polyvinyl alcohol. The adhesive is made of polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: Multilayer metallized polyolefin film structures having improved barrier properties and reduced water vapor transmission and oxygen transmission properties are provided. The film structures include a polyolefin substrate having a first and second side, a metal layer adjacent to the first side of the substrate and substantially coextensive therewith and a coating layer adjacent to the metal layer and substantially coextensive therewith. The coating layer includes a coating selected from the group consisting of polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl alcohol and acrylic coating.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for producing an injection-molded thermoplastic work piece having a thermoset coating bonded thereto, comprising the steps of introducing into a closed mold a thermoplastic material, such as a polyolefin, heated to a temperature above its melting point and molding said material to form a work piece; followed by introducing a thermoset coating composition capable of generating free radicals into the closed mold to contact at least a portion of a surface of the work piece, the temperature of which is at or above the temperature at which free radicals contained in the coating composition are generated. The mold is then opened and the work piece is removed after the coating composition has at least partially cured. The present invention is also directed to a molded article made by the described process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating material that resin-coats a light-receiving plane side of a photovoltaic element, and which can increase a conversion efficiency by effectively using light incident on the photovoltaic element and is excellent in weatherability, because the coating material comprises a resin that is a polymer blend containing at least a first polymeric material, and a second polymeric material made by bonding a polymer component (A) and a polymer component (B), wherein the polymer component (A) includes a functional group with comparatively high compatibility with the first polymeric material, and a polymer component (B) includes a functional group with compatibility with the first polymeric material that is lower than the compatibility of the functional group of the polymer component (A), and wherein the polymer component (B) forms an aggregate.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous reactive 2-component binder combinations for aqueous reactive filler compositions, processes for the preparation of aqueous reactive filler compositions based on aqueous reactive 2-component binder combinations and the use of such filler compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides carbamate-functional resins and coating compositions incorporating said resins that have improved adhesion with respect to subsequently applied films or coatings. More particularly, the invention relates to carbamate-functional addition polymers having at least 250 grams of polymer per carbamate group which are made with less than 35 percent by weight of nonfunctional monomers, preferably with less than 20 percent by weight and most preferably from 0 to less than 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the polymer. The invention further provides a method of making a carbamate-functional polymer and carbamate-functional polymers made by the claimed method. Finally, the invention provides a method for improving the adhesion of a first coating composition to a subsequently applied material as well as a method of making a composite comprising a coated substrate, an adhesive composition, and a glass having at least one surface.

Abstract: Laminates include a thermoplastic substrate layer, a clear coat layer, and a tie layer between the substrate and clear coat layers. The tie layer most preferably includes a first layer adjacent the thermoplastic substrate layer which is comprised of a polyolefin, and a second layer adjacent to the clear coat layer which is comprised of a polyamide. Most preferably, the substrate layer is TPO and the clear coat layer is PVF. The laminates may be employed to manufacture a variety of shaped articles, most preferably automotive trim components.

Abstract: Retroreflective articles having multilayer films are useful for commercial graphics and retroreflective products, such as roll-up signs for highway transportation safety. The articles comprise multilayer films having at least one layer of polyurethane and at least one layer of a copolymer of alkylene and at least one non-acidic, polar co-monomer. Articles having the new multilayer films provide the same or improved performance, are less expensive, and offer improved methods for manufacturing, when compared to prior articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer coating comprising at least one basecoat layer and one topcoat layer, the coating being preparable by A. applying a component (I), if desired radiation-curable component, based on polyurethane resins, polyacrylate resins, polyester resins and/or amino resins and also mixtures thereof to a substrate and subjecting it to thermal partial crosslinking or drying at temperatures of less than 100° C., preferably 60-80° C., and B. applying a topcoat to this coating layer, and subsequently carrying out radiation curing.

Abstract: An aqueous polyurethane resin dispersions containing i) a polyol component with a molecular weight above 300 daltons, containing a polyether diol initiated on an aromatic diol, ii) a polyol component with a molecular weight of 62 to 299 daltons, iii) a monofunctional isocyanate-reactive compound with an ethylene oxide content of at least 50 wt. % and a molecular weight of at least 400 daltons, iv) a polyisocyanate v) an aliphatic polyamine with a molecular weight of 60 to 300 daltons or hydrazine, and vi) a hydrophilic aliphatic diamine, a process for making the dispersion and substrates primed with the dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laminated membranes formed by multi-layer processing techniques including alternating layers of thermoplastic urethane and a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl alcohol. The membranes are characterized in that hydrogen bonds are formed between the layers of thermoplastic urethane and the copolymer of ethylene and vinyl alcohol. The membranes are characterized in that hydrogen bonds are formed between the layers of thermoplastic urethane and the copolymer of ethylene and vinyl alcohol.

Abstract: A multilayer film has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer comprises an additive, a binder, and a crosslinking agent. The additive is a flavor, fragrance, colorant, antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, chelating agent, and/or odor absorbent. The binder is a polysaccharide and/or a protein. The crosslinking agent comprises a compound with at least two carbonyl groups. The second layer comprises a non-water-soluble thermoplastic polymer comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, polyamide, polyester, polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl chloride, and polystyrene. Each of the additive, binder, and crosslinking agent are present throughout a thickness of the first layer. Preferably, the first layer is coated onto the second layer, which is preferably a non-water-soluble thermoplastic polymer, e.g., polyolefin, polyamide, and/or polyester.

Abstract: An article including a panel-like structure mountable in an automobile vehicle to form a part of the interior thereof, and a process for making the same are disclosed. According to this process, an outer layer defining at least a portion of the exposed exterior surface of the structure is prepared by applying a water-dispersed composition containing a thermoplastic polyurethane and a heat-activated crosslinking agent onto a mold surface and thereafter drying the composition. Next, a composition comprising (i) a poly(vinyl chloride) resin and at least one plasticizer and/or (ii) a thermoplastic polyurethane resin material is gelled onto an inner surface of the outer layer while on the outer layer is retained on the mold surface. The gelled composition is then fused to form an inner layer interfacially chemically bonded to the outer layer. The inner layer with the outer layer chemically bonded thereto is united with the rigid substrate so that the rigid substrate serves to reinforce the outer layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable colloidal dispersions of sulfonated polyurethane ureas and self-supporting films formed from these dispersions. After formation of the sulfonated polyurethane urea, alcohols can be added to the aqueous dispersion to provide a water-alcohol system. The films of the present invention are minimally tacky and self-adhesive.

Abstract: A coolant-resistant and thermally stable primer composition comprising an organic-functional silane, preferably the reaction product of at least one amino-functional silane and at least one isocyanato-functional silane, is provided. The primer composition may additionally comprise a phenoxy resin, a phenolic resin and talc. A method for bonding an elastomer to a metal also is provided.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to an elastomeric article, such as a glove, containing an elastomeric material such as latex and a coating layer formed from an aqueous dispersion containing a composite of a silicone-modified polymer, e.g., a silicone-modified polyurethane, and silicone resin particles integrated therein. The interaction between the silicone groups on both the polymer and particles produces enhances binding effectiveness of the particles to the material. Gloves and other articles made in accordance with the invention contain a microroughened skin-contacting surface and exhibit a reduced coefficient of friction and increased lubricity, thereby enhancing the donning properties thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid impermeable, moisture vapour permeable film or layers comprising thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions. The thermoplastic compositions comprise selected thermoplastic hydrophilic polymers, selected compatible plasticisers, and selected functionalized copolymers that provide the resulting film or layer with an increased mechanical strength, and better bonding capability to a substrate, without impairing the moisture vapour permeability of said films or layers. The layers and films of the present invention made from the thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions can find a variety of applications wherein liquid imperviousness and moisture vapour permeability are desirable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laminated membranes formed by multi-layer processing techniques including alternating layers of thermoplastic urethane and a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl alcohol. The membranes are characterized in that hydrogen bonds are formed between the layers of thermoplastic urethane and the copolymer of ethylene and vinyl alcohol. The membranes are characterized in that hydrogen bonds are formed between the layers of thermoplastic urethane and the copolymer of ethylene and vinyl alcohol.

Abstract: Conductive article, for example a roller, a doctor blade or a flat or curved plate, at least comprising a conductive sleeve and a covering layer, the covering layer containing a conductive polymer and a film-forming polymer, and method for fabricating such an article, at least comprising the application of a covering layer to a conductive sleeve, wherein the covering layer is formed by the application, to the sleeve, of a mixture of a conductive polymer and a film-forming polymer.

Abstract: The invention relate to a method of laminating flexible packaging, articles of manufacture and bonded laminates. The method comprises employing a laminating adhesive comprising an isocyanate-based composition comprising the reaction product of at least one polymeric polyol (part A) comprising the reaction product of at least one alkylene diol at least one diol; containing a pendant aliphatic chain; and at least one dicarboxylic acid; with at least one NCO terminated polyurethane prepolymer (part B) comprising the reaction product of at least one polyether polyol; and at least one polyisocyanate. The low viscosity laminating adhesive has enhanced processing characteristics at reduced temperature.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for producing an injection-molded thermoplastic work piece having a thermoset coating bonded thereto, comprising the steps of introducing into a closed mold a thermoplastic material, such as a polyolefin, heated to a temperature above its melting point and molding said material to form a work piece; followed by introducing a thermoset coating composition capable of generating free radicals into the closed mold to contact at least a portion of a surface of the work piece, the temperature of which is at or above the temperature at which free radicals contained in the coating composition are generated. The mold is then opened and the work piece is removed after the coating composition has at least partially cured. The present invention is also directed to a molded article made by the described process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hot peel carrier for decorative graphics and lettering applied to a substrate wherein the carrier has a film having opposite surfaces and an adhesive having a peel strength which decreases with increasing temperature, the adhesive being on a surface of the plastic film. The invention also provides a laminate for use in applying graphics to a substrate which incorporates the carrier, methods of using and methods of using the carrier and laminate disclosed herein. The various embodiments disclosed herein incorporating the aforementioned hot peel carrier have significant advantages stemming from the fact that immediate after a graphic is heat applied to a substrate, the adhesive of the carrier has substantially no adhesion to either the substrate or to the heated adhered graphic.

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable multilayer film comprises (A) a first layer, which is an outer layer, and which comprises polyolefin; (B) a second layer comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, polystyrene, and polyurethane; (C) a third layer comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of amorphous polyester and polyester having a melting point of from about 130° C. to about 260° C.; (D) a fourth layer, which is an outer layer, the fourth layer comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyester, polyamide and polyurethane. The first layer preferably serves as a seal layer in a heat-shrinkable bag. The third layer provides enhanced impact strength, optics, grease-resistance, and free-shrink of the film, and renders the tape more easily orientable.

Abstract: A multi-layered article comprising a first layer of a thermoset polyurethane. A second layer of a polymeric composition is bonded to the first layer. The polyurethane has available isocyanate groups prior to the application of the second layer. The second layer is applied onto the first layer in a pre-polymeric or polymeric state wherein the material has carboxyl groups and a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an oxygen scavenging composition, comprising (i) an oxygen scavenging polymer comprising units having structure I: wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of —O—, —NCO—, and —NR—, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of —H and —C1-C6 alkyls; (ii) a transition metal oxidation catalyst; and (iii) an energy-absorbing compound selected from the group consisting of microwave reactive materials and photoinitiators having a wavelength of maximum absorption of electromagnetic radiation from about 200 nm to about 750 nm. The oxygen scavenging composition can be used to form an oxygen scavenging packaging article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional urethane resin film formed from a water based urethane resin dispersion (A), showing practically no stickiness per se, and having a tensile elongation at breakage of 50 to 1000%; and a laminated film by use of the resin film.

Abstract: A multi layer thermoplastic polymer alloy is provided. The multi layer alloy includes a skin of thermoplastic polymer alloy having non-polar segments and a tie-layer having non-polar segments and polar functional groups. The non-polar segments of the tie-layer are bondable with the non-polar segments of the thermoplastic polymer alloy skin. Similarly, the polar functional groups of the tie-layer are bondable or reactable with a surface layer.

Abstract: A multilayer material for containing liquid products, specifically for liquid products comprising a hypochlorite bleach is provided. This multi-layer material comprises an inner layer, a layer of adhesive and an outer layer. Said multi-layer material further comprises a bleach resistant adhesive which prevents the degradation of the multi-layer material when exposed to the aggressive action of the hypochlorite bleach or components of said bleach.

Abstract: The invention provides an active energy ray-curable composition which can be prepared from easily available raw materials, which has excellent coating properties, and which forms, when cured, a coat having a good adhesion to a polyolefin, and a method for forming the coat using the composition.

Abstract: Described is a membrane comprising a microlayer polymeric composite having at least about 10 microlayers. The microlayers are each individually up to about 100 microns thick and alternate between at least one fluid barrier material and at least one elastomeric material. The membrane can be formed into a pressurized bladder or cushioning device for many applications, including footwear and hydropneumatic accumulators.

Abstract: Powder-free natural rubber and synthetic elastomer gloves having an inner coating of a cross-linked polyurethane impregnated with silicone and their method of manufacture are described. The gloves exhibit good grippability, good donnability as measured by their wet and dry coefficient of friction, tensile strength, elongation to break and stress at 500% modulus.

Abstract: A coated plastic molding having a final coating on a molding body formed of plastic material and having elastic modulus in tension of from about 10 to about 2,000 MPa. The coated plastic molding has such a relationship that a ratio E′/E is 0.5 or more when the elastic modulus in tension of the molding body is E and the elastic modulus in tension of the final coating is E′.

Abstract: A radiation curable coating contains an agent that imparts greater strippability to the cured coating. The agent can be included in the coating or in one or more subsequently applied maintenance coats.

Abstract: A decorative material is provided which possesses excellent surface properties, such as excellent staining resistance, marring resistance, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, and anti-transferability to a cellophane pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, and can be produced at low cost. This decorative material comprises: a substrate having at least on its surface an active hydrogen-containing polar functional group; and, provided on the substrate, a two-component cured urethane resin layer and a surface resin layer of a crosslinked coating formed from a ionizing radiation curable acrylate resin, the two-component cured urethane resin layer having a structure of at least three layers, the crosslinking density of the intermediate layer being lower than that of each layer provided on both sides of the intermediate layer.

Abstract: A bias transfer member or bias charging member for a xerographic device includes a support substrate, and a multi-layer conductive surface coating over the support substrate. The multi-layer coating includes a base layer of metal-containing particles in a polymer binder, an intermediate layer of conductive particles in a polymer binder, and a top layer of conductive particles in a polymer binder, wherein the amount of the conductive particles in the top layer is greater than the amount of the conductive particles in the intermediate layer. The multi-layer coating exhibits ideal electrical and abrasion resistance performance for use in bias charging or transfer members.

Abstract: The invention provides low temperature thermally activatable water-dispersed adhesive compositions and adhesives made from the compositions by removing water. The adhesive compositions of the invention comprise a mixture of low modulus crystallizing polyester polyurethane, acrylic ester copolymer, one or more hydrophobically-modified associative polyurethanes, and a stabilizer system comprising a combination of carbodiimide and branched primary amino alcohol.

Abstract: Described are photochromic organic resin compositions and the impact resistant polymerizates and coating compositions made therefrom. The organic resin composition comprises the reaction product of at least one polyol having greater than 1.0 hydroxyl groups; at least one polyisocyanate having greater than 1.0 isocyanato groups; and at least one polyamine curing agent having greater than 1.0 amino groups. The polymerizates are made photochromic either by the addition of organic photochromic compounds to the reactants used to form the polymerizate or by methods that imbibe or transfer the photochromic compounds into the polymerizate. Optically clear photochromic and impact resistant articles such as ophthalmic lenses and articles having photochromic coatings prepared from the photochromic organic resin compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described is an article of a non-elastomeric poly(urea-urethane) substrate having free isocyanato surface groups and at least a partial coating of a photochromic polymeric coating on at least one surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A ceramic green sheet is formed from a ceramic slurry composition comprising a ceramic powder such as BaTiO3, a vehicle in the state of emulsion in which an organic binder consisting of polyurethane resin particles having an average particle size of about 120 nm or less is dispersed in an aqueous solvent, and a surfactant comprising an alkyne glycol having one or more triple bonds in its molecule and/or an ethylene oxide addition product of such an alkyne glycol. A very thin aqueous ceramic green sheet is provided that is free from pin holes, and has low surface roughness, high tensile strength and high elongation.

Abstract: Products in the form of cushioning devices made from flexible membranes employing at least one layer including thermoplastic urethane and at least one layer of a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl alcohol are inflatable to a relatively high pressure. The cushioning devices maintain the internal inflatant pressure for extended periods of time by employing a phenomenon referred to in the industry as diffusion pumping. Ideally, the cushioning devices of the present invention can be permanently inflated with gases such as nitrogen or air.

Abstract: A multi layer thermoplastic polymer alloy is provided. The multi layer alloy includes a skin of thermoplastic polymer alloy having non-polar segments and a tie-layer having non-polar segments and polar functional groups. The non-polar segments of the tie-layer are bondable with the non-polar segments of the thermoplastic polymer alloy skin. Similarly, the polar functional groups of the tie-layer are bondable or reactable with a surface layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides coextruded or laminated films having at least one layer of a fluoropolymer homopolymer or copolymer, a layer of a cyclic olefin homopolymer or copolymer and an intermediate adhesive layer. Such films have a high moisture barrier property and are substantially transparent.

Abstract: A system for protecting surfaces and facilitating the removal of unwanted substances therefrom is disclosed, the system including a polymeric coating having a low volatile organics content (VOC) which is safe for the environment, and a cleaner for application to the coating to remove material from the coating, such as graffiti. The coating may be either a water-based epoxy comprising a bisphenol A resin and polyamide resin, or an aliphatic urethane comprising a polymer having reactive sites which react with a isocyanate and an aliphatic isocyanate. The cleaner is suitable for removing all manner of epoxy and urethane based spray paints, indelible inks, industrial chemicals, and the like. The cleaner comprises N-methyl pyrrolidone in a concentration of fifty percent by weight or greater and a surfactant.

Abstract: A multilayer film including an outer layer that includes a homo- or interpolymer of propylene and, directly adhered to the outer layer, a layer that includes a homogeneous ethylene/&agr;-olefin interpolymer having a density of no more than about 0.91 g/cm3 exhibits good seal strength and good adhesion between the two layers, even in areas where the film is sealed, even after the film is oriented, even when the film is subjected to the elevated temperatures involved in cook-in procedures, and even where the film is subjected to, e.g., grease from fatty foods. The film also can include one or more, for example, bulk layers, O2-barrier layers, and/or abuse layers.

Abstract: Functionally enhanced shrink-wrap materials having protective coatings composed of mixtures of a water-compatibilized, modified polyolefin resins (Component A) and a mixture of a water-compatibilized acrylic resin (Component B) and a water-compatibilized polyurethane resin (Component C) wherein said mixture contains from approximately 100% to 50% by weight Component B and from approximately 50% to 0% by weight of Component C are provided. Moreover, methods and materials are disclosed for providing protective shrink-wrap covering with enhanced, long-term durability and improved resistance to chemical contamination, biological agents, radiation, pollutants, physical stress and structural deformation among other environmental factors are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sheathing material for a construction machine and a method for producing the same, in which lightweighting can be attained without using a reinforcing member, and which is not greatly flexed even if a load is applied. The sheathing material for a construction machine which is lightweighted and has a flexure rigidity is obtained by molding a resined shell 1d having a hollow construction by rotational molding, filling a resin foamed body 1e such as a hard polyurethane foam within the resined shell 1d to set it, thereby providing a sandwiching construction, and adjusting filling density of the resin foamed body 1e.

Abstract: A composite material is described which comprises at least two layers of different plastics materials which are directly bonded to each other, wherein A) one layer of the composite comprises polyurethane, and B) a layer of the composite which is directly bonded to layer A) comprises a thermoplastic plastics material which is different from the material which layer A) comprises, wherein layer A) contains homogeneously distributed particles, which are at least coated with a thermoplastic plastics material which is different from the material comprising layer A), and which have a particle size of ≦50 nm, wherein the total surface area of the particles corresponds at least to the extent of the total interface between layers A) and B). A process for the production of these composites is also described, as is the use of these composites in motor vehicle construction.