Abstract: A flexible barrier film, including a polyester layer, and a vapor barrier film having a base layer and an inorganic layer disposed on the base layer, and a heat sealable layer having polyethylene. In addition, the flexible barrier film includes a first adhesive layer having a polyurethane component, interposed between the polyester layer and the vapor barrier film, and further includes a second adhesive layer having a polyurethane component that is interposed between the vapor barrier film and the heat sealable film forming the flexible barrier film.

Abstract: Methods for improving one or more surface properties of a sheet of paper or paperboard, which method comprises (a) coating at least one side of the sheet of paper or paperboard with a dispersion having a cationic zeta potential formed by combining (1) a mixture containing one or more anionic pigments with (2) one or more polyamine-epihalohydrin cationic wet strength resins at a coating weight of from about 0.1 g/m2 to about 20 g/m2; (b) drying the coated sheet of paper or paperboard; (c) applying a functional barrier top coating that resists one or more of the following: liquid water, water vapor, gas permeability, oil and grease, slip, and static or an anionic latex based pigment coating that imparts improved opacity, brightness, or printability. The invention also includes the dispersions as well as paper or paperboard coated with the dispersion.

Abstract: The optical article of the invention comprises on at least one of its main surfaces an outer hydrophobic and/or oleophobic coating and in direct contact with the outer hydrophobic and/or oleophobic coating a dual-layer temporary coating, characterized in that the dual-layer temporary coating comprises a first layer, in direct contact with the outer hydrophobic and/or oleophobic coating selected from halogenated olefin polymers and polyurethanes, and a second layer, deposited on the first layer, of a polymer or polymer mixture acting as a water barrier. Applies to ophthalmic lens edging.

Abstract: The invention provides an article comprising a first layer and a second layer, and wherein the first layer is formed from a first composition comprising an ethylene/?-olefin/diene interpolymer, an isoprene rubber (synthetic), a natural rubber, a butadiene rubber, a styrene butadiene rubber, a chloroprene rubber, a nitrile rubber, a hydrogenated nitrile rubber, a chlorinated polyethylene, a chlorosulfonated polyethylene, an ethylene/propylene rubber, an ethylene/diene copolymer, a fluoro rubber, a polyurethane, a silicone rubber, or a combination thereof; and wherein the second layer is formed from a second composition comprising a butyl rubber, a halobutyl rubber, polyvinylidene chloride, a brominated polymer derived from a copolymer of isobutylene and p-methyl styrene, a nitrile rubber, a chloroprene rubber, a chlorosulfonated polyethylene, a chlorinated polyethylene, a polyurethane, a fluoro rubber, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A method for forming a heat sealable coating on a substrate, wherein the substrate is formed from at least one oriented polymer is shown. The method includes depositing an aqueous polymer dispersion on the substrate, wherein the aqueous polymer dispersion includes (A) at least one thermoplastic resin; (B) at least one dispersing agent; and (C) water; wherein the dispersion has a pH of less than 12, and drying the dispersion to form a first layer.

Abstract: An electrical steel sheet has an insulation coating having excellent corrosion resistance and punchability even without containing chromium and is prepared by applying a coating liquid on the surface of an electrical steel sheet, followed by baking the applied coating liquid, which coating liquid contains 100 parts by weight of polysiloxane polymer prepared by copolymerizing polysiloxane with one or more resins selected from acrylic resin, styrene resin, vinyl acetate resin, polyester resin, urethane resin, polyethylene resin, polypropylene resin, polyamide resin, polycarbonate resin, phenol resin, alkyd resin, and epoxy resin, and 1 to 50 parts by weigh of one or more compounds selected from melamine, isocyanate, silane coupling agent, and oxazoline, as a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: A curative containing two or more primary hydroxyl groups per molecule and one or more moieties derived from a secondary hydroxyl-containing polyol such as polypropylene glycol is prepared in a multistage process wherein the secondary hydroxyl-containing polyol is end-capped with an excess of a reactant such as a polybasic acid and the resulting functionalized intermediate is then reacted with a polyol such as glycerin or diethylene glycol containing primary hydroxyl groups. Such curatives may be used in combination with isocyanate-functionalized polyurethane prepolymers to provide two component adhesives useful for laminating thin films and/or foils.

Abstract: A primer coating is provided for use on polymeric substrates to enhance adhesion of liquid toner to the substrates for printing in an electrophotographic printing device. The primer coating is water-based and includes a dispersion of a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic or methacrylic acid, and a compatible adhesion enhancer selected from an aliphatic polyurethane dispersion, a hydrogenated hydrocarbon rosin or rosin ester dispersion, and an amorphous acrylic polymer dispersion. The coating may also include additives such as wetting agents, antiblocking agents, matting agents, and waxes. The primer coating may be applied to a variety of polymeric substrates including polypropylene, biaxially oriented polpypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polyvinyl chloride.

Abstract: A moisture-curable adhesive composition that may be formulated to be free of volatile organic compounds, or substantially free of volatile organic compounds which is safe for chronic exposure, resistant to combustion, and provides a high peel strength useful for securing a rubber membrane material to a rigid roof deck includes a polymer having silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal groups, a phenolic resin, and a non-polymeric silicon-containing hydrolyzable compound, wherein the ratio of the amount of polymer having silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal groups by weight to the amount of phenolic resin by weight is greater than 2:1.

Abstract: Substrates prone to heat distortion may be coated with a coating composition containing chlorinated polyolefin-modified acrylic latex emulsion, polyurethane dispersion, non-gelling self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion, and glycol-based solvent. The coating composition contains sufficient non-gelling self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion and glycol-based solvent so that a 0.1 mm wet thickness layer of the coating composition will form a tack-free film when heated at 65° C. for fifteen minutes, and the glycol-based solvent is selected so that the coating composition is shelf stable.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing water-blown rigid polyurethane foams having at least an 80% closed-cell content which involves reacting a) at least one polyol mixture which is composed of (i) at least one polymer polyol; (ii) at least one polyol having a hydroxyl value within the range of from about 200 to about 800; and (iii) optionally, at least one polyol having a hydroxyl value within the range of from about 25 to about 115; with b) at least one polymeric isocyanate and/or a prepolymer thereof; in the presence of c) optionally, at least one catalyst; d) water; and e) optionally, at least one additive or auxiliary agent. The present invention is also directed to the closed-cell water blown rigid polyurethane foams produced by the process of the present invention. The invention is further directed to a polyurethane-foam forming mixture which is used to produce the water-blown rigid polyurethane foams of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention describes a carbon black particulate filled film, useful as a backsheet for a photovoltaic construct.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interior panel component and the method for making the component. The interior panel component for use with a vehicle includes a skin layer, and a resilient layer secured to the skin. The resilient layer is made from a polymeric MDI, a pure MDI, and a polyol. The polyol is less than 50 pphr of a soy-based polyol. The resilient layer is secured to a substrate to form the interior panel component.

Abstract: Corrosion resistant metallized films and methods of making the same are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyolefin compositions. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines due to improved resistance to draw resonance. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.

Abstract: Disclosed laminates particularly useful as safety glazings comprising a polymeric interlayer sheet, wherein the polymeric interlayer sheet comprises a blend composition of an ethylene copolymer A and an ethylene copolymer B, which has a melt flow rate of less than 100 g/10 min, as determined in accordance with ASTM D1238 at 190° C. and 2.16 kg, and wherein the ethylene copolymer A comprises copolymerized units of ethylene and about 3 to about 20 wt % of an ester or anhydride of a C4-C8 unsaturated acid having two carboxylic acid groups and the ethylene copolymer B comprises copolymerized units of ethylene and about 6 to about 40 wt % of a polar monomer selected from the group consisting of vinyl acetate, alkyl (meth)acrylates, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A flexible roofing membrane or shingle comprising: —a reinforcement carrier, —a paint layer comprising between 10 and 70% wt of a binder having a polyurethane component and optionally an acrylic polymer component, wherein said binder has a Tg<?10° C.

Abstract: A two-component adhesive, sealant, or coating composition containing (i) a first component containing a portion of an alkoxysilane-functional urethane and water; and (ii) a second component containing the remaining portion of the alkoxysilane-functional urethane and a catalyst. The alkoxysilane-functional urethane includes the reaction product of (a) the reaction product of a hydroxy functional compound and a polyisocyanate, that contains isocyanate groups; with (b) an amine functional aspartate. The composition is used in a method of bonding a first substrate to a second substrate. The method includes (a) combining component i) and component ii) to form a mixture, applying a coating of the mixture to at least one surface of the first substrate or the second substrate, and contacting a surface of the first substrate with a surface of the second substrate. The method is used make an assembly.

Abstract: A multilayer film 1 free of halogens for use in the manufacture of ostomy pouches or the like pouches, which is impermeable to aroma compounds, comprising at least one aroma barrier layer 3; 15, and at least one sealable skin layer 2, 4; 12, 14, wherein the aroma barrier layer comprises thermoplastic stiff polyurethane (TPU) or cyclic polyolefin (COC) and/or sulphur absorber.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition that when applied over untreated thermoplastic and thermosetting resinous substrates, produces an adherent coating thereon. The composition includes a crosslinkable component and a crosslinking component. The crosslinkable component includes a polymeric mix containing at least one crosslinkable copolymer polymerized from a monomer mixture comprising one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers having on average 1 to 10, preferably 1 to 4 and more preferably 1 to 2 hydroxyl groups and a saturated hydrocarbon polymer. The crosslinkable component includes one or more cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate of the formula: R1—(R2—NCO)n wherein R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted cycloaliphatic group, R2 is independently selected from a direct bond, a straight aliphatic group or branched aliphatic group, and wherein n ranges from 2 to 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to an image receiving element comprising in order a support, at least one polyolefin resin coating and at least one toner receiver layer, wherein said toner receiver layer comprises a fuser-oil sorbent additive and a thermoplastic polymer and said additive is present in an amount of greater than 10% by weight of said layer.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a printing ink for a polyolefin polymer-based support, comprising at least a binder and at least a pigment, said binder being an oxidized polyolefin wax emulsified in water, said wax having a Brookfield viscosity less than 5000 mPa·s at 150° C. and acidity between 28 and 32 mg KOH/g, the viscosity of said ink being less than 2000 mPa·s at 25° C.

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 coextrusion employing a tie layer between two layers of different polymer materials. The tie layer is formed in the extrusion melt of a composition comprising one of the two polymer materials and a coupling agent that includes functional groups that are reactive at least with functional groups on the second polymer. The coupling agent may be incorporated into the tie layer material in amounts above 5% by weight.

Abstract: A hard coat film for optical applications which suppresses formation of defects on the surface derived from roughness of the surface of the substrate film, exhibits excellent scratch resistance and crack resistance and suppresses curling of the substrate film is provided. The film for optical applications comprises (A) a layer of a cured resin 2 which comprises 70% by weight or more of a cured resin derived from a difunctional urethane acrylate-based oligomer having a weight-average molecular weight of 3,000 or greater and has a thickness of 5 to 25 ?m and (B) a hard coat layer 3 which comprises a resin cured by irradiation with an ionizing radiation and has a thickness of 1 to 15 ?m, layers (A) and (B) being successively laminated on one face of a substrate film 1.

Abstract: An optical film includes a selective visible light-absorbing layer including at least one dye having a maximum absorption wavelength in a range of about 470 nm to about 510 nm, the selective visible light-absorbing layer having a maximum light transmittance of about 60% or less at the maximum absorption wavelength of the dye and a full width at half maximum of about 50 nm or less.

Abstract: A packing material for a lithium cell of the present invention includes a first adhesive layer, an aluminum foil layer, a coating layer, an adhesive resin layer or a second adhesive layer, and a sealant layer laminated sequentially onto one surface of a base material layer, wherein the coating layer includes a layer (A) in which 1 to 100 parts by mass of a phosphoric acid or a phosphate has been blended into 100 parts by mass of a rare earth element based oxide.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a reflective insulation product is provided. The product includes a first outer layer having reflective material, a second outer layer, and an inner layer. The inner layer includes fiberglass and urethane, the urethane being present in an amount of at least about 5% by weight. The inner layer is positioned between the first outer layer and second outer layer such that the first outer layer is adhered to a first side of the inner layer by the urethane and the second outer layer is adhered to a second side of the inner layer by the urethane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative surface covering obtainable by a vulcanisable composition, said composition comprising a first polymer component consisting of styrene butadiene styrene block copolymer (SBS); a second polymer component selected from the group consisting of a random or partially random copolymer of butadiene and styrene (SBR), and nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR); a third polymer component consisting of a high styrene content styrene butadiene copolymer (HSR), a filler, a vulcanisation system and additives selected from the group consisting of processing aids, stabilizers, pigments and compatibilizers.

Abstract: An article manufactured in a mould and which comprises a structural composite of plastics layers, the article having a wall defining an internal space for holding contents therein; wherein, the wall is formed from at least two layers of plastics materials; wherein a first of said layers comprises a thermoplastics material and at least a second layer comprises a thermosetting resin and a fibrous layer.

Abstract: Gas barrier layers and composites contain a low gel sheet produced from a composition containing a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a hydroxyl functional copolymer, and a gel reducing additive. The gel reducing additive has functional groups that can react with isocyanate groups to reduce gel formation during the processing of blends of urethane containing polymers and hydroxyl functional polymers. Multilayer composites containing the low gel sheets can be made into inflatable membranes for containing an inflationary gas. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the membranes are used as bladders of cushioning devices in the soles of shoes, particularly athletic shoes.

Abstract: An elastic laminate having improved elastomeric properties is prepared by forming an elastic layer from a thermoplastic styrene block copolymer elastomer, crosslinking the elastic layer, and bonding the elastic layer to at least one nonwoven web. The elastic layer may be crosslinked before or after it is bonded to the nonwoven web. The elastic laminate combines the advantages of relatively low cost starting materials with the performance advantages typically associated with more expensive elastomers.

Abstract: A laminate includes a backing material coated with an adhesive composition. The adhesive composition includes a cured silylated polyurethane composition derived from polyester based polyurethane prepolymer. The silylated polyurethane composition when partially silylated is especially useful for pressure sensitive adhesives where it imparts superior adhesive and cohesive performance thereto.

Abstract: A radiation-curable resin composition for optical parts comprising (A) 5% to 70% by weight of a urethane (meth)acrylate which is a reaction product of (a) a (meth)acrylate having a hydroxyl group, (b) a polyisocyanate having an aromatic ring, (c) a polyol, and (d) an alcohol having 1 to 4 carbon atoms without a polymerizable unsaturated group, and which has (meth)acryloyl groups in an amount of 40% to 85% by mole of its molecular ends on average of the reaction product; and (B) 10% to 80% by weight of a compound, other than the component (A), having an ethylenically unsaturated group is provided. A cured product of the composition exhibits a high refractive index, excellent property of adhesion to various plastic substrates, appropriate hardness, and little sign of yellowing.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide an optical film for a liquid crystal display, in which a wide range of a retardation of transmitted light can be controlled in manufacturing and good viewing angle compensation effects on such as preventing light leakage or color dropout (coloring) in true black display and achieving a high contrast in all directions can be obtained when used in liquid crystal display. [Means for Solving Problems] The optical film of the invention includes a film (a) layer made of a cyclic olefin resin and a film (b) layer made of a polyimide resin or a polyetherimide resin, wherein following formulae (1) and (2) are preferably satisfied: (1) 200 nm?Rth?1,000 nm and (2) 0?R550?200 nm, wherein Rth and R550 represent the retardation in the direction of film thickness and the in-plane retardation of the film, respectively, at wavelength of 550 nm.

Abstract: Bi-layer articles prepared by rotational moulding comprising: a. an internal layer prepared from a composition comprising from 50 to 100 wt % of polyethylene (PE) and from 50 to 0 wt % of functionalised polyolefin and; b. an external layer prepared from polyetherester or saturated polyester or polycarbonate wherein the adhesion between the two layers is achieved by the internal layer composition.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymer compositions are disclosed that can be processed into capstocks having a reduced gloss appearance, high impact strength and superior weatherability. The capstocks described herein are especially useful for extrusion into articles. They are also useful for application to various poor weathering structural plastic articles for preparing multi-layered composites having improved weatherability. Methods for manufacturing structural plastic capstocks and composites and articles produced therefrom having reduced gloss appearance are also described.

Abstract: A composited element comprises a substrate composed of a polyolefin and a substrate composed of a polyurethane which are composited together by an adhesive.

Abstract: An insulating resin layer, which is capable of being employed for forming a multiple-layered printed wiring board via a thermal compression forming process, comprising: at least one first layer and at least one second layer being stacked, wherein a specific dielectric constant of the first layer at a frequency of 1 MHz after the thermal compression forming is not more than 3.2, and wherein a linear expansion coefficient of the second layer at a temperature within a range of from not lower than 35 degree C. to not higher than 85 degree C. after the thermal compression forming is not more than 40 ppm/degree C. A multiple-layered printed wiring board, formed by disposing the aforementioned insulating resin layer over at least one side of an internal layer circuit board, and then conducting a thermal compression forming process.

Abstract: This invention relates to multilayer films and structures such as greenhouses and agricultural tunnels covered in such films.

Abstract: A synthetic ice apparatus and method are provided. In one embodiment, a first layer is molded utilizing a mold of a natural ice form. Additionally, a second layer is coupled to the first layer for providing a rigid backing to the first layer. In another embodiment, a layer is molded utilizing a mold of a natural ice form, where such layer is of a predetermined thickness for providing rigidity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a safety laminate or solar cell module comprising an acid terpolymer containing film or sheet, wherein the acid terpolymer comprises copolymerized units derived from an ?-olefin, about 15 to about 30 wt. % of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons, and about 0.5 to about 40 wt. % of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester having 4 to 12 carbons, based on the total weight of the acid terpolymer.

Abstract: An oriented syndiotactic polystyrene-based film composed of an oriented film made of a syndiotactic styrene polymer and an adhesiveness-improving layer formed from a specific water-dispersible resin on at least one surface of the oriented film, which is excellent in the tight adhesion between the oriented film and the adhesiveness-improving layer, the adhesion between the adhesiveness-improving layer and an ink layer or laminate layer applied thereon, economical efficiency, recyclability, and environmental compatibility in production. It is particularly preferable that the film be produced by applying the aqueous dispersion of the water-dispersible resin on unstretched or uniaxially stretched film to form the adhesiveness-improving layer, stretching the obtained laminate uni- or bi-axially at least one time, and then heat-treating the resulting laminate.

Abstract: A trim element for the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, comprising a substrate and a film bonded to it, the film consisting of polypropylene (PP) or a polypropylene copolymer.

Abstract: Provided is a gas-barriering coated film obtained by coating a gas barriering layer on at least one face of a flexible film or an inorganic-deposited polymer film, wherein the above gas-barriering layer is a polyurethane resin-cured material formed from a composition comprising an active hydrogen-containing compound (A) and an organic polyisocyanate compound (B), and 20% by weight or more of a skeletal structure represented by Formula (1) is contained in the above resin-cured material. The gas-barriering coated film of the present invention is excellent in various performances such as a layer-to-layer adhesive property, a gas barriering property at a high humidity, a bending resistance and a retort treating resistance in addition to a high gas barriering property, and therefore it is applied to various uses including packing materials for food and medicines to which a high gas barriering property is required.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an identification document having layer A), B) and C), wherein A) is a thermoplastic, B) is a layer produced from a stable, latent-reactive adhesive, and C) is a thermoplastic.

Abstract: A radiation curable coating composition comprising: (i) a thermoplastic polymer; (ii) at least one ethylenically unsaturated adhesion-promoting monomer or oligomer; (iii) at least one other ethylenically unsaturated radiation polymerizable reactant; and (iv) at least one initiator for initiating cure.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented laminated polypropylene film comprising a biaxially oriented polypropylene film substrate layer (B) made from a propylene-based polymer composition (A) in which an inorganic compound powder (a2) has been added to a propylene-based polymer (a1), the biaxially oriented polypropylene film substrate layer (B) has a front surface layer and a back surface layer on its both sides, both layers are made from the propylene-based polymer (a1), wherein the surface roughness (three-dimensional center-line roughness SRa) of the front and the back surface layers is less than 0.08 ?m and the gloss value (at an incidence angle of 60 degrees) is 114% or greater, and the total light transmittance of the laminated polypropylene film is 20% or less and the density is in the range of 0.40 to 0.65 g/cm3.

Abstract: Nonwoven laminate products having improved wet peel strength after aging and ethylene oxide sterilization, and improved drape and softness, which are suitable for medical, surgical and hygienic applications, are produced by laminating one or more nonwoven substrates on one or both sides of a cast film. The cast film is produced using conventional extrusion processes, such as co-extrusion. Multiple extruders are used to process and melt different polymers and then specially designed selector plugs and feed-blocks are used to combine the different polymers into different layers to form a multiple layer structure such as A-B, A-B-A, A-B-C, A-B-B-A, etc.

Abstract: A primer coating is provided for use on polymeric substrates to enhance adhesion of liquid toner to the substrates for printing in an electrophotographic printing device. The primer coating is water-based and includes a dispersion of a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic or methacrylic acid, and a compatible adhesion enhancer selected from an aliphatic polyurethane dispersion, a hydrogenated hydrocarbon rosin or rosin ester dispersion, and an amorphous acrylic polymer dispersion. The coating may also include additives such as wetting agents, antiblocking agents, matting agents, and waxes. The primer coating may be applied to a variety of polymeric substrates including polypropylene, biaxially oriented polpypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polyvinyl chloride.