Abstract: A co-mingled polyurethane-polyvinyl ester composition can be used as a coating, which has good scratch, mar and solvent resistance. The coating is derived from a waterborne polyurethane solution containing free radically polymerizable monomers such as acrylate, ultraviolet light initiators, and optionally urethane crosslinking agents. A process for forming the co-mingled polyurethane-polyvinyl ester composition comprises drying the waterborne polyurethane containing the polymerizable monomers therein and radiation polymerizing, as by ultraviolet light, the free radically polymerizable monomers on a substrate such as a plastic sheet to form a laminate. Subsequently, the laminate can be utilized to form a coating on a product as by thermoforming, where if urethane crosslinking agents are utilized, the polyurethane will be crosslinked.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin containing nitrogen atom(s) in structural units thereof; and (b) 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of an iron compound catalyst comprising at least one iron oxide-based compound selected from the group consisting of iron oxide hydroxide particles or iron oxide particles, which has an average particle size of 0.05 to 2.0 &mgr;m; and has a specific oxidation activity.

Abstract: A metallized article and method for making the article, including a substrate having a polyurethane basecoat disposed thereon, with a layer of electrically discrete metallic islands of a corrosion prone metal disposed on the basecoat. A cross-linked polyurethane topcoat, containing an aminosilane, is further disposed on an encapsulates the discrete metallic islands.

Abstract: A protective film of a polarizing plate comprising a cellulose ester film, wherein a variation in a weight of the cellulose ester film is 0 to 2% under a keeping condition of 80±5° C. and 90±10% RH for 48 hours.

Abstract: A sealed package for an article of personal use. The package includes a plastic container that defines a storage region and has a sealing surface around an entrance to the region. The package also includes a plastic, multi-layer laminate film sealed to the sealing surface of the container. The film is removable away from the sealing surface in one piece and has deadfold characteristics.

Abstract: A flexible lustered product used in automobiles. The flexible lustered product includes a base material made of resin. A base coat layer is formed on at least a portion of a surface of the base material by applying a coating. The base coat layer has a glass transition point that is at least −30° C. and at most 0° C. The base coat layer includes a silane coupling agent having a mercapto group. A metal film layer is applied to at least a portion of a surface of the base coat layer. The metal film layer is anticorrosive and has a thickness that is at least 150 Å and at most 800 Å. The metal film layer is formed by a plurality of metal particles disposed in contact with one another so as to define a grain boundary between adjacent metal particles. A top coat layer is formed on at least a portion of a surface of the metal film layer by applying a coating.

Abstract: A reversibly thermochromic light-transmitting laminate member which has a satisfactory thermochromic function and undergoes alternate color changes between a colorless transparent state and a colored transparent state.

Abstract: Disclosed are a coated concrete substrate and a process for coating the substrate. The process includes applying a colored polymer-enhanced grout coating and allowing it to cure. A template without adhesive backing is applied over the coating layer. The template is removed after the coating layer is cured. A primer is applied over the coating layer, for providing good cohesive and adhesive properties. A sealer is applied over the cured primer layer, for providing chemical resistance and UV protection. The resulted coated concrete surface is decorative, durable, resilient, stain, chemical resisting, UV protecting, and has the appearance of brick or ceramic tile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a deposited plastic film comprising: a deposited plastic film comprising: a plastic film; a coating layer which is formed on at least one surface of said plastic film and comprises a cured resin composition obtained by curing a resin composition comprising 6 to 80% by weight of an oxazoline group-containing water-soluble polymer; and a deposit layer which comprises a metal, metal oxide or mixture thereof and is formed on a surface of said coating layer.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a returnable plastic crate provided on at least one surface with an ink only label that is removable without destructive treatment of the said surface, said label being adhered to said at least one surface by an activated adhesive layer.

Abstract: Decorative ionomeric surfaced film and sheet (e.g., multilayer co-extruded polymer) and articles made therefrom (e.g., automotive panels and parts) exhibiting good weatherability, mar resistance, and surface appearance of a high quality automotive finish (including color, haze, gloss, and DOI) and economical process for making (e.g., co-extrusion) and using (e.g., thermoforming and injection backfilling) the same.

Abstract: Provided is a laminate comprising a first layer composed of a liquid crystalline polymer showing optical anisotropy in molten state and a second layer containing a saponified ethylene-vinylester copolymer. The laminate has high gas barrier property even under high humidity and used as a laminated film for packaging and a vessel.

Abstract: There is provided a molded product comprising: a molded substrate comprising a polyolefin resin and an ethylene-propylene rubber; a chlorinated polyolefin resin layer laminated onto the molded substrate, the chlorinated polyolefin resin layer being in contact with the molded substrate; and a surface layer of a thermoplastic resin layer laminated as an outermost layer onto the chlorinated polyolefin resin layer either directly or through other layer(s).

Abstract: A composite article is provided which includes a fluoropolymer intimately bonded to a component including a substantially non-fluorinated thermoplastic having pendant phenolic groups in combination with a base. Increased adhesion is observed by a greater peel strength value between the fluoropolymer component and a non-fluorinated thermoplastic having pendant phenolic groups.

Abstract: A laminate product for use as a protective and decorative sheet material for application to a substrate is described. The laminate product is comprised of: (1) a base coat layer comprising a colorant-containing thermoplastic resin system, the colorant being substantially uniformly distributed throughout the colorant-containing thermoplastic resin system; (2) a top coat layer; and (3) an adhesion promoting layer disposed between the base coat layer and the top coat layer. The colored base coat layer permits deeper draws for the formation of highly contoured components such as automotive bumpers and fascias, without the loss of color intensity or scratch resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayer sheet comprising a polymeric film having on a first major side a cross-linked polyurethane layer, the major part of said cross-linked polyurethane layer comprising a polycarbonate based polyurethane containing acid groups and cross-linked with a cross-linker, the polycarbonate-based polyurethane comprising the reaction product of a polycarbonate polyol or a polycarbonate polyamine and an aliphatic polyisocyanate and the uncross-linked polycarbonate-based polyurethane having a Koenig hardness of at least 150 seconds.

Abstract: There is a need for polymers that offer a high level of heat and ultraviolet light resistance. It is particularly critical for polymers that are utilized in making skin compounds for automotive instrument and door panels to display excellent heat and ultraviolet light resistance. Polymer blends having such characteristics can be made by blending certain rubbery polymers with halogen containing polymers, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). There is currently a demand for halogen-free polymers having such characteristics. This invention discloses a rubbery polymer that can be blended with polyolefins, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, to make leathery compositions having good heat and ultraviolet light resistance. The rubbery polymer of this invention is comprised of repeat units which are comprised of (a) butyl acrylate, (b) an alkoxyalkylene acrylate, (c) styrene, (d) a half ester maleate soap, and (e) a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A photovoltaic module that contains one or more layers of a multi layered composite film is disclosed. The multilayered film contains at least one layer of polycarbonate and at least one layer of fluorine-containing polymer. The photovoltaic module of the invention features improved printability and mechanical properties.

Abstract: The invention provides a recording sheet including an additive, referred to herein as a compatibilizer, to improve the quality of images formed by toner powder development of electrostatic charge patterns. Recording sheets, carrying images produced by toner powder transfer and fusion on a receptor surface, according to the present invention, exhibit improved light transmission and reduced light scattering. Specifically, a transparent sheet is provided having a toner-receptive coating containing about 4 wt. % to about 25 wt % of a compatibilizer on at least one surface, wherein the coating has a low density yellow Q factor value at least 2 less than an identical coating without the compatibilizer.

Abstract: Described is a preferred UV curable coating composition comprising (exclusive of any solvent present): (a) about 5% to 90% by weight of an acrylated aliphatic urethane having a molecular weight of about 500 to 2000 and comprising an aliphatic urethane based on a polymer of allyl carbomonocycle diisocyanate with alkanepolyol polyacrylates, (b) about 5% to 30% by weight of a multifunctional acrylate having a molecular weight of about 170 to 1000 and containing at least two polymerizable unsaturated groups per molecule; and (c) a photopolymerization initiator and/or sensitizer. Also described are preferred processes of coating a plastic and coated articles involving the preferred coating compositions.

Abstract: An electrically conductive member comprising an electrically conductive elastic layer and a coating layer formed thereon, characterized in that said coating layer is formed from a polyurea resin as a cured product resulting from reaction between a polyamine compound and a polyisocyanate compound. It has a coating layer which readily conforms to elastic deformation of rubber or the likes, has long durability, and has good properties in protection of the photosensitive body from staining and prevention of toner sticking, control of the toner charging and a low coefficient of friction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a barrier layer which has the ability to substantially prevent the diffusion of stains, such as plasticizers and dyes or other chemicals, onto a surface of a surface covering, from a surface or object in which the surface covering is placed upon. The barrier layer contains a polyamide or polyurethane and is preferably located above a substrate or base layer in a surface covering. The barrier layer preferably is located between a UV topcoat layer and a vinyl wear layer. The present invention also relates to a method of preventing stain migration onto a surface covering from a surface on which the surface covering is placed by use of the barrier layer of the present invention and also relates to methods of making surface coverings containing the barrier layer of the present invention.

Abstract: A method of bonding two substrates at least one of which is a rubbery polymeric material having carbon-carbon double bonds on the polymer backbone, the method comprising: a) applying an aqueous polyurethane dispersion adhesive composition to at least one of the substrates, the adhesive compostion further comprising an epoxy resin; b) allowing the composition to dry; and then c) joining the substrates with heating to activate the adhesive. The substrates are suitably footwear materials such as a molded rubber outer sole which has been first primed with a chlorinating primer, and a foam midsole of a material such as a lightly crosslinked ethylene vinyl acetate. The process results in bonded assemblies having improved humidity resistance.

Abstract: A heat shrinkable film suitable for use in cook-in applications is provided which exhibits a transverse direction free shrink at 50° C. of less than about 2% and a transverse direction free shrink at 57° C. of at least about 3%. The film has at least two layers. The first layer includes an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer and the film has a second layer directly adhered to the first layer, the second layer including at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyester, polyamide and polyurethane. Preferably, the desired shrink properties are attained by annealing the film under controlled conditions.

Abstract: Conformable multilayer films having alternating layers of a stiff polymeric material and a flexible polymeric material are described.

Abstract: An optical lens comprising a polyvinylalcohol film layer that is covalently bonded to a bulk polymerizable material during formation of the polymeric lens. The bulk optical lens polymer is preferably a glycol bis(allylcarbonate). Covalent bonding between these materials is achieved via an adhesive mixture that contains (a) a polyurethane to bond with the polyvinylalcohol layer, and (b) a polymethacrylate terpolymer with (i) pendant hydroxy groups that bind to the urethane, and (ii) pendant allyl groups that covalently bond to the bulk polymer. This strong covalent bonding reduces the chance of delamination of the lens during surfacing, polishing, and edging, and preserves its integrity during the lifetime of the finished eyewear.

Abstract: A device such as a stent is provided with a hybrid coating including a time released, restenosis inhibiting coating and a non-thrombogenic coating to prevent clotting on the device. One first coat or layer includes a polymer, a crosslinking agent, and pacitaxel, analogues, or derivatives thereof. The first coat preferably includes a polymer having Taxol admixed therein so as to be releasable over time. The first coat preferably includes a polyfunctional aziridine as the crosslinking agent. The second coat preferably includes heparin to inhibit clot formation on the device. The crosslinking agent can covalently bond to both the first coat polymer and the second coat heparin. A stent can be provided with a first coat including an aqueous dispersion or emulsion of a polymer and an excess of crosslinking agent. The first coating can be dried, leaving a water insoluble polymer coating.

Abstract: A coating is provided for a substrate comprising a polyisocyanate; an amine donor and/or hydroxyl donor; an isocyanatosilane adduct having terminal isocyanate groups and at least one hydrolyzable alkoxy group bonded to silicon; and optionally a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene oxide, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, and polyacrylic acid. The coating can accommodate a drug so that when the coating is applied to a medical device, the medical device becomes drug-releasing when in contact with aqueous body fluid. A coated article as well as a method for preparing the coating is also provided.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition for wet lamination of substrate layers to form a laminated article includes from about 40 weight percent to about 65 weight percent solids dispersed in an aqueous medium, wherein the solids include a polymer having repeating units derived from a vinyl ester monomer and having a glass transition temperature of about −15° C. to about +15° C.; and from about 0.1 parts by weight to about 40 parts by weight of a plasticizer compound per 100 parts by weight of the polymer. A method for making a laminated article includes applying a wet layer of the aqueous laminating adhesive composition of the to a first substrate layer; covering the wet layer of adhesive composition with a second substrate layer; and drying the layer of adhesive composition to form the laminated article. A laminated article includes two substrate layers bonded together by an interposed layer of the dried adhesive composition.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition for wet lamination of substrate layers to form a laminated article includes from about 40 weight percent to about 65 weight percent solids dispersed in an aqueous medium, wherein the solids include a polymer having repeating units derived from a vinyl ester monomer and having a glass transition temperature of about −15° C. to about +15° C.; and from about 0.1 parts by weight to about 40 parts by weight of a plasticizer compound per 100 parts by weight of the polymer. A method for making a laminated article includes applying a wet layer of the aqueous laminating adhesive composition of the to a first substrate layer; covering the wet layer of adhesive composition with a second substrate layer; and drying the layer of adhesive composition to form the laminated article. A laminated article includes two substrate layers bonded together by an interposed layer of the dried adhesive composition.