Abstract: Adhesion promoters for polymer coatings on metals are articulated into at least two head groups connected by a hydrocarbon spacer group. One head group reacts particularly well with polymer molecules. Other head groups form a durable bond with a metal surface. The length of the spacer group is such that a substance deposited in a substance layer on a metallic surface of a body or particle has hydrophobic properties. Suitable adhesion promoters can be sulfur compounds, amino compounds, hydroxyl or carbonyl compounds. A plastic composite body, a compound and a process of preparing a compound are also provided.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyolefin multilayer film having a skin layer made of a blend of a polar polymer and a non-polar polymer is disclosed. The film has substantially no inorganic fillers and yet shows no visible distortion after exposure to food products such as potato chips.

Abstract: A powder coating composition comprises at least one thermosetting resin such as epoxy resins, carboxy- or hydroxy-functional polyesters; hydroxy-, carboxyl- or glycidyl-functional acrylic resins; and/or hydroxy- or carboxyl-functional fluoropolymers, fluorochloropolymers or fluoroacrylic polymers blended with a at least one poly(phenylene ether) and at least one curing agent for the thermosetting resin.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion that comprises: (A) a polyolefin terpolymer resin obtained from (a) an unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride thereof, (b) an ethylenic hycrocarbon, and (c) a specific compound, the proportion of (a) being 0.01 to 5 wt %, excluding 5 wt %, and the ratio of (b) to (c) being from 55/45 to 99/1 (wt %); (B) a basic compound; and (C) an aqueous medium, that the polyolefin terpolymer resin (A) dispersed in the aqueous medium has a number-average particle diameter of 1 &mgr;m or smaller, and that the dispersion contains substantially no nonvolatile water-compatibilizing agent. Also provided are a coated film obtained by applying this aqueous dispersion to a thermoplastic resin and a coated metal material obtained by applying this aqueous dispersion to a metal material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating for water blocking agents to fill empty joint spaces on continuous walls comprising a composition consisting essentially of a water-absorbing resin (a), a hydrophilic binder resin (b) and a solvent (c), wherein said hydrophilic binder resin (b) has an acid value of 40 mg KOH/g to 500 mg KOH/g. The present invention also relates to a water blocking construction method using the coating for water blocking agents.

Abstract: A laminate for coffee packaging is defined. The laminate includes an inorganic gas barrier layer, a strength layer, and an energy cured coating. The laminate provides as good or better barrier properties as a conventional laminate for coffee packaging. However, the laminate of the present invention has non-migratory, “reacted-in” slip agents. Further, the new laminate is more economical to produce than is the conventional laminate.

Abstract: An FEP pellet having a volatile content of 0.2% by weight or less. The FEP pellet satisfies the following requirements (i) and (ii) when used to form a insulating material coating a core wire by extrusion coating at a coating speed of 2,800 ft/min.: (i) an adhesive strength between the insulating material and said core wire of 0.8 kg or more; and (ii) an average number of cone-breaks in the insulating material of one or less per 50,000 feet of the coated core wire.

Abstract: Multi-layer film laminate is described having at least 4 layers comprising at least one layer (I) as surface layer vapor-coated with aluminum or SiOx or a metal oxide from main groups 2 or 3, a gas barrier layer (II), at least one further layer (III) vapor-coated with aluminum or SiOx or a metal oxide from main groups 2 or 3 and a heat-sealable layer (IV), wherein the vapor-coated surface of layer (I) is adjacent to the following layer. Their use as high gas barrier films as wrapping of vacuum insulation panels is also described.

Abstract: A cable comprising at least one conductor and at least one coating layer based on a composite material comprising: at least one polymer containing a predetermined quantity of polar groups; and at least one inorganic material with lamellar structure surface-treated with a predetermined quantity of a compatibilizer; in which said predetermined quantity of polar groups and said predetermined quantity of compatibilizer are selected in such a way that said inorganic material exhibits, in the composite material, a d-spacing value in X-ray diffraction analysis at least 20% higher with respect to the d-spacing value of the inorganic material as such.

Abstract: An extended life fluorescent polyvinyl chloride sheeting and a method for forming the sheeting are disclosed. The sheeting includes a polyvinyl chloride film having a fluorescent colorant incorporated therein. A protective polymer layer is attached to the polyvinyl chloride film. A light filtering agent is incorporated into the protective layer, wherein the filter agent blocks the 425 nm and lower wavelengths of the visible spectrum.

Abstract: A three-component laminate is disclosed which may be formed into bags and pouches suitable for packaging a variety of moisture and oxygen sensitive products, particularly dry-flow products such as resin pellets, pet food and coffee. The first component is an oriented, multilayer sealant film having an outermost layer which is sealable to itself and to the outermost surface of the third component. The second component, which is disposed between the first component and the third component, is a metallized film. The resulting laminate and bags formed therefrom exhibit excellent moisture and gas barrier properties, excellent abuse resistance and reduced package failure as compared to foil-based packages.

Abstract: To provide a laminate film having better shaping processability than conventional laminate films by disposing between the first resin layer 1 and the adhesive layer 3 the second resin layer 2 which has a Vicat softening point lower than that of the first resin layer, has a melting point lower than that of the first resin layer by 2° C. or more, is at least 0.5 times thicker than the first resin layer, and contains as the main component a propylene-&agr;-olefin copolymer. In addition, it becomes possible to provide the laminated structure 5 having the laminate film provided with the second resin layer 2 on the substrate 4. Hence, the present invention has great industrial significance.

Abstract: A film with excellent oxygen barrier properties is disclosed. A barrier coating used thereon is also disclosed, including polyvinyl alcohol and a copolymer of maleic acid and acrylic acid, and wherein the copolymer of maleic acid and acrylic acid has a weight average molecular weight of about 3500 to about 5000. The barrier coating is typically less than about 1 micrometer in thickness and provides an oxygen barrier of less than about 0.3 cc.mil/100 in2/day/atm when tested at 23 degrees Celsius and 0 percent relative humidity according to ASTM D3985. A method of stripping low molecular eight fractions from the copolymer is also disclosed. Metallized coated film according to the present invention shows surprising barrier properties.

Abstract: Elastomer coating composition are disclosed which cure at room temperature, and form highly flex-resistant, durable, and flexible protective layer on elastomers and provides excellent adhesion to elastomeric and metal substrates. The coating is a solvent solution of (A) a carboxylated hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer, and (B) a room temperature isocyanate curing component. Coated bonded elastomer-metal composites are obtained without an additional application of heat to cure the coating.

Abstract: A powder coating composition which comprises (A) a fluorine-containing copolymer having a crosslinkable reactive group and (B) a curing agent being capable of forming crosslinkage by reacting with the crosslinkable reactive group of the fluorine-containing copolymer in a weight ratio (A)/(B) of 40/60 to 98/2, and contains rutile titanium oxide and other pigment. The powder coating composition can form a coating film which can exhibit excellent weather resistance even under very strict environment specified in AAMA 2605 standard, etc., and is suitable particularly for an exterior member for building, for example, an aluminum sash.

Abstract: A hybrid film, comprising a first polymer film having a plasma-treated surface and a second polymer film having first and second surfaces, with the first surface of the second polymer film being disposed along the first plasma-treated surface of the first polymer film, has superior thermal and mechanical properties that improve performance in a number of applications, including food packaging, thin film metallized and foil capacitors, metal evaporated magnetic tapes, flexible electrical cables, and decorative and optically variable films. One or more metal layers may be deposited on either the plasma-treated surface of the substrate and/or the radiation-cured acrylate polymer. A ceramic layer may be deposited on the radiation-cured acrylate polymer to provide an oxygen and moisture barrier film.

Abstract: A multilayer film has a core layer, such as a biaxially oriented polypropylene layer, and an adhesion promoting layer formed from a graft copolymer of syndiotactic polypropylene and a monomer, such as maleic anhydride, which has hydrophilic functionality. The adhesion promoting layer may be metallized to provide a barrier to oxygen and water vapor. The adhesion promoting layer may also render the surface of the film more receptive to printing inks, laminating adhesives, primeness overcoats and the like.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing cold formed shaped forms of packaging having at least one recess from a metal-plastic laminate. Examples of such shaped forms of packaging are the base parts of push-through packs or blister packs. The process is such that the laminate is held between a retaining tool and a die. The die 1 exhibits at least one opening and a stamp is driven into the die opening causing the laminate to be shape-formed into a packaging, correspondingly exhibiting one or more recesses. The die and the retaining tool exhibit facing edge regions and the die, within the edge region, exhibits a shoulder region that surrounds the die opening or openings. The surface of the shoulder region lies 0.

Abstract: A film contains first and second metal or metal alloy layers separated by a crosslinked polymeric spacing layer whose thicknesses are such that the film is visible light-transmissive and infrared reflective. The film can be joined or laminated into glazing (especially non-planar vehicular safety glazing) with reduced likelihood that the metal or metal alloy layers will be damaged or distorted.

Abstract: Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) is used as a slip coating on a cigarette package innerwrap to prevent the innerwrap from sticking to the rollers of cigarette packaging machinery during processing of the innerwrap material. PVOH unexpectedly has a low retention of menthol, as compared to conventional slip coating materials, which also makes it useful in mentholation processes that involve applying menthol to the innerwrap rather than to the cigarettes per se.

Abstract: On the outer surface of a metal pipe 10 there is formed a zinc plating layer 20 having a predetermined thickness by electroplating method. A coating layer 30 predominantly composed of a chromium compound and a phosphoric acid compound is formed by dipping the metal pipe 10 with layers up to the zincplating layer 20 formed thereon in a coating liquid containing chromium (a source of chromium) and at least one substance selected from the group consisting of oxyacid of phosphorus, oxysalt of phosphorus, anhydride of oxyacid of phosphorus, and anhydride of oxysalt of phosphorus. A fluorocarbon resin layer 40 is formed by coating, with polyvinyl fluoride, the metal pipe 10 with layers up to the coating layer 30 formed thereon and baking at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time.

Abstract: A water-based liquid treatment composition for metal surfaces comprises water, (A) dissolved, dispersed, or both dissolved and dispersed urethane resin, acrylic resin; or both urethane and acrylic resins; (B) dissolved, dispersed, or both dissolved and dispersed curing agent molecules; (C) dispersed silica powder; (D) dispersed oxidized polyethylene wax with an average particle size of 0.01 to 0.

Abstract: A coating composition containing an emulsion polymer prepared with up to about 20% by weight, based on total polymerizable monomers, of addition polymerizable esters of the glycidyl esters of tertiary acids having 9 or more carbon atoms, preferably up to 18 carbon atoms, and particularly having 9 to 11 carbon atoms has improved application properties and produces coatings with better appearance and less water sensitivity. The emulsion polymerization process of the invention produces less coagulum without having to increase the amount of surfactant.

Abstract: A structural article comprises a substrate having an ionic charge coated on one side with a coating having essentially the same ionic charge and covered on the other side with a water vapor impermeable material selected from the roof consisting essentially of metal foils and preformed plastic films. The coating consists essentially of a filler material and a binder material and the binder material bonds the filler material together and to the substrate. The water vapor impermeable material is attached to the coated substrate with an adhesive. In additional embodiments, the substrate is coated on both sides with a coating having essentially the same ionic charge and the article so coated is then covered on one or both sides with the water vapor impermeable material.

Abstract: A cable comprising an electrical conductor with insulating and protecting layers surrounding the conductor is described. The cable is characterised in that at least one layer selected from said insulating and protecting layers consists of a crosslinked ethylene-alkyl (meth)acrylate-unsaturated silane terpolymer composition wherein the alkyl (meth)acrylate comonomer comprises more than 5 mole % and the terpolymer composition has a tensile modulus, determined according to ISO 527-2 (1 mm/min) of less than 100 MPa. Preferably, the crosslinked ethylene-alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer is a moisture curable ethylene-alkyl (meth)acrylate-vinyl trialkoxysilane terpolymer, wherein the trialkoxysilan termonomer comprises 0.2-5% by weight of the polymer composition. The polymer composition may include from 0 up to 50% by weight of a plasticiser, up to 60% by weight of a filler, and up to 10% by weight of an additive.

Abstract: A coating composition for forming insulating films, a non-oriented electrical steel sheet with the coating composition coated thereon, and a method for forming the insulating films on the steel sheet, are disclosed. The coating composition includes the following ingredients for each 100 g of phosphoric acid of a primary aluminum phosphate solution. The coating composition comprises 28-98 g (solid weight) of an acid-soluble emulsion type acrylic-styrenic copolymer resin, 6-18 g of zinc nitrate, 4-13 g of a silicon additive, 18-35 g of ethylene glycol, and 3-11 g of non-ionic surfactant. The non-oriented electrical steel sheet is coated with the above coating composition. The coating composition is superior in roll coating workability and in film characteristics, and further, it is environmentally friendly and has superior aesthetics.

Abstract: A rubber product with a metallic structure formed from an aluminum material having a vulcanized rubber bonded thereto. The vulcanized rubber is formed from a composition in which a natural rubber and an acrylic rubber are mixed in a proportion of 90/10-60/40 by weight. The vulcanized rubber has an island-sea structure in which fine particles of said acrylic rubber having a size of 0.1-100 &mgr;m are dispersed in a matrix phase of the natural rubber. A method of producing the rubber product with the metallic structure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A form-in-place, electrically-conductive gasket is disclosed. The gasket, foamed, gelled or unfoamed is made of one or more elastomer resins, such as silicone urethane and/or thermoplastic block copolymers and is either filled with a conductive filler and lined onto a desired substrate or lined onto the substrate unfilled and then coated with a conductive outer layer, such as a silver filled elastomer or a conductive flocked layer. A process and system for making the gaskets are also disclosed.

Abstract: To provide a fluorine-containing adhesive which maintains thermal resistance, chemical resistance, weather resistance and electric insulating property and has strong adhesive property directly to substrates particularly metal and glass, and an adhesive film and laminated article which are obtained by using the fluorine-containing adhesive. There is used a fluorine-containing ethylenic polymer having hydroxyl which is prepared by copolymerizing 0.05 to 30% by mole of at least one of fluorine-containing ethylenic monomers having hydroxyl and 70 to 99.95% by mole of at least one of fluorine-containing ethylenic monomers copolymerizable with the above-mentioned monomer.

Abstract: Pyrimidine-based crosslinking agents for thermally curable compositions, especially thermally curing coating materials, adhesive, sealing compounds or compounds for producing moldings.

Abstract: A thin film composite material is disclosed which includes an antireflection layer (6) interposed between a metal layer (2) and a transparent layer (1). The antireflection layer (6) reduces reflection of light by the metal layer (2) when light reaches the metal layer (2) after passing through the transparent layer (1) and the antireflection layer (6). The antireflection layer (6) has an index of refraction greater than 2.5 and an extinction coefficient which is less than 0.5 at 600-1200 nm wavelengths. Suitable materials for the antireflection layer (6) include oxides of copper (especially cuprous oxide), Iran II oxide and SiC. The antireflection layer (6) is advantageously applied so that it has an optical thickness of one quarter wavelength with respect to the wavelength of the light which is to be antireflected. The metal layer (2) is made from a gray low reflectance type metal such as Ti, Zr, Hf, Cr, Mo, W, Ni, Pd, or Pt or alloys of these metals.

Abstract: The adhesive composition comprises a hydroxyl group-containing adhesive polymer having little or no carboxylic groups in the molecule, and a separate compound that is an aromatic carboxylic acid compound. This composition prevents the corrosion of a metal layer without requiring formation of a protective film in the production of an adhesive sheet comprising a metal layer.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition comprises a capped poly(arylene ether), an alkenyl aromatic monomer, and an acryloyl monomer. The composition provides good flow properties and fast curing rates. After curing, the composition exhibits good stiffness, toughness, heat resistance, and dielectric properties.

Abstract: A capped poly(phenylene ether) resin composition is formed from (1) a poly(phenylene ether) compound (PPE) in which at least a portion, preferably substantially all of the hydroxyl groups have been reacted with a compound containing ethylenic unsaturation (carbon-carbon double bonds) which is further reactive with unsaturated monomers (reactively endcapped PPE) and (2) a curable unsaturated monomer composition. The composition optionally contains a polymerization catalyst; a flame-retardant compound; and fibrous reinforcement. The composition can be cured to form a laminate, and clad with copper to form a circuit board.

Abstract: The present invention provides a crosslinking agent which may have reactive benzoxazine groups prepared from (a) at least one aromatic compound, (b) at least one aminotriazine compound, and (c) at least one other compound having active hydrogen groups reactive with aminoplast compound (b). The crosslinking agent is essentially free of hydroxyl functionality and has a glass transition temperature of at least 25° C. The present invention is further directed to a method for preparing the above-described crosslinking agent, and a curable powder coating composition comprising a mixture of (A) a polymer having functional groups reactive with aminotriazine and/or benzoxazine groups having a glass transition temperature of at least 30° C.; and (B) the above crosslinking agent. Multilayer composite coating compositions are also provided including a basecoat deposited from a film-forming composition and a topcoat over the basecoat, deposited from the curable powder coating composition described above.

Abstract: The use of an aqueous emulsion paint having a pigment content of from 40 to 200 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of polymer to coat buildings or building parts, wherein said polymer comprises an emulsion copolymer containing from 0.5 to 30% by weight of monomers of the formula I where R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, X is a divalent organic polyalkylene oxide group comprising from 1 to 50 alkylene oxide units, and R2 is a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The composite material for a metal gasket includes a metal plate; a rubber layer fixed on the surface of the metal plate; and a solid lubricant layer fixed on the rubber layer. The solid lubricant layer contains polytetrafluoroethylene and a resin as main components, and has a friction coefficient equal to 0.15 or lower. Thus, the seal durability of the metal gasket is improved by effectively preventing fretting wear.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making safety labels which consists in producing a base deposit on the film (100), then in defining a label shape (101). It further consists in producing (102) a printed window preferably by photogravure with cells bordered by a stripe forming the window outline; printing (103) the printing window on the base deposit with a passivation coating, and developing the window (104) by a physico-chemical operation.

Abstract: Engineered composite coated flat-rolled steel strip is produced in continuous line operations, in which flat-rolled steel strip, free of surface iron oxide, having a metallic corrosion-protective coating, is polymer coated in continuous-line operations in which a plurality of adherent thin-film layers of polymeric material are deposited on a strip surface. In a dual-surface polymeric coating embodiment, each surface is separately-pretreated for surface adhesion, solidified, and polymeric overhang is removed. Finish processing re-melts the polymer coating and rapidly cools that coating through glass-transition temperature to establish amorphous characteristics in the polymeric coating materials. An anhydride-modified polypropylene, first contacts the strip, an intermediate layer can include about fifteen to twenty five percent, by weight, polybutylene with the balance polypropylene; an outer surface polymeric layer includes about five to ten percent, by weight, polybutylene with the balance polypropylene.

Abstract: A multilayer automotive hose includes an innermost layer of elastomer material, and a separate outermost layer of elastomer material, each including between about 40% and about 80% vinylacetate by weight in a copolymer. The elastomer layers are formed by an extrusion process. The vinylacetate is copolymerized with polyethylene. Each of the elastomer layers has a fully saturated backbone. As a result, each of the innermost and outermost layers is a non-thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermosetting resin composition with excellent electrical properties comprising (a) one or more terminally unsaturated urethane resins, (b) styrene, and (c) brominated styrene. The aforementioned composition finds great utility as a printed circuit board laminate suitable for use at microwave frequencies.

Abstract: The invention provides thermoplastic polymer alloy compositions based on syndiotactic polystyrene, ethylene copolymers and styrene block copolymers. They are useful in high temperature, chemical resistant molding applications. The compositions are formed by melt-blending under high shear. Preferably the composition contains syndiotactic polystyrene, an epoxy group-containing ethylene copolymer, an acid group-containing styrene copolymer, and optionally a styrene-containing block copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition having low volatile organic compounds (VOC) and producing a coating having excellent durability and resistance properties. The coating composition contains acetoacetate functional polymer and divalent metal ions. Coating compositions of the present invention are particularly useful in ink, polish and coating compositions where a tough, resistant coating is required. The coating composition can be used on various substrates such as floors, walls wood, metal, plastic, stone, paper, leather and concrete.

Abstract: A resin-coated metal sheet comprising a metal substrate and a thermoplastic resin layer formed on the surface of the metal substrate, wherein the thermoplastic resin layer comprises a polyester consisting chiefly of a polyethylene terephthalate and an ethylene polymer, and contains an ionomer resin as well as a tocopherol or a derivative thereof. The resin-coated metal sheet exhibits corrosion resistance, shock resistance (dent resistance) and resistance against high temperature and humidity, and withstands the retort-sterilization and the aging in a hot vendor or the like after the retort-sterilization.

Abstract: Polyolefin films having excellent barrier and metal adhesion characteristics and methods for producing the same are provided. The polyolefin film structures include a polyolefin core layer having a first and second side, a heat sealable layer adjacent to the first side of the core layer and substantially coextensive therewith, and a high barrier layer adjacent to the second side of the core layer and substantially coextensive therewith. The high barrier layer includes a blend of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and nylon. Preferred embodiments of the present invention also provide for a metallized skin layer adjacent to the high barrier layer and substantially coextensive therewith.

Abstract: A composition and method is described for providing conformal protective or decorative polymer coatings on metals such as aluminum, copper, iron, steel, zinc, and their by dip autopolymerization. In accordance with the present invention, an acidic solution of organic monomer undergoes autopolymerization upon contact with a metal substrate, thereby forming a polymeric coating on the substrate. The method comprises providing the acidic monomer solution, dipping the metal substrate to be coated for a prescribed period of time depending on the thickness of the coating desired, and then removing the substrate from the solution. Importantly, the polymerization requires no application of external driving force, such as thermal or electrical energy. The coatings thus formed are up to 50 microns thick, and conform to the shape of the substrate. These coatings further have uniform thickness, and thermal stability and protective properties.

Abstract: A multi-layer structure includes a layer of a fluoropolymer bonded to a substrate. The structure is prepared by exposing a bonding composition to actinic radiation, such as ultraviolet radiation, to form the bond. The bonding composition includes a light-absorbing electron donor.

Abstract: An extended life fluorescent polyvinyl chloride sheeting and a method for forming the sheeting are disclosed. The sheeting includes a polyvinyl chloride film having a fluorescent colorant incorporated therein. A protective polymer layer is attached to the polyvinyl chloride film. A light filtering agent is incorporated into the protective layer, wherein the filter agent blocks the 425 nm and lower wavelengths of the visible spectrum.

Abstract: A cationically stabilized emulsion polymer is disclosed which comprises a combination of at least one polymerizable monomer which is uncharged or positively charged in an aqueous solution having a pH between 1 and 8, polymerized in the presence of at least one water-soluble polymer having a number-average molecular weight greater than 5000 which comprises a moiety selected from the group consisting of primary amines, secondary amines, tertiary amines and quaternary ammonium salts. Coating compositions containing the cationically stabilized emulsion polymer and plastic films thus coated are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described is a heat sealable, multi-layer laminating film composed of at least six layers of thermoplastic polymers. The multi-layer laminating film has an inner layer of ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH). Also described are packaging materials containing the multi-layer laminating film of the present invention.