Abstract: The present invention describes thermoformable coextruded film suitable for use in packaging applications having at least a first polymeric layer serving as an outermost exterior-film layer and comprising a cycloaliphatic polyester, an aromatic polyester or blends thereof; a second polymeric layer serving as a thermoforming-assist layer and comprising a polyolefin; and a third polymeric layer serving as an innermost exterior-film layer and comprising a heat-sealing polyolefin material. The films of the present invention are oxygen-permeable in that they exhibit an oxygen transmission rate of between 32-1000 cm3/100 in2/24 h. atm.

Abstract: An antistatic article having an antistatic layer disposed on a substrate is disclosed herein. The antistatic layer is formed from a cationic copolymer, a non-cationic (meth)acrylic polymer, and a crosslinking agent. The cationic copolymer consists essentially of a cationic monomer, a hydrophobic monomer, a crosslinkable monomer, and an optional nitrogen-containing monomer. The substrate may comprise an optical film such as a multilayer optical film. Methods for making the antistatic article and display devices containing the antistatic article are also disclosed.

Abstract: Acrylic matt thermoplastic resin films having excellent printability, flex whitening resistance, impact resistance and solvent resistance, and a process for the preparation thereof are provided. The films made of a thermoplastic resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an acrylic resin (A) and 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of a crosslinked acrylic polymer (B) as a matting agent are prepared by a process wherein the resin composition is kneaded and formed into a film, and the both surfaces of the film are simultaneously brought into contact with rolls between them, one roll being kept at a temperature of not less than the glass transition temperature Tg of the resin composition and the other roll being kept at a temperature of less than the Tg, whereby the film surface contacted with the roll having a temperature of Tg or higher is converted into a mirror surface and the film surface contacted with the roll having a temperature lower than Tg is converted into a matt surface.

Abstract: The invention produces a magnetic receptive polymer film with properties that will adhere to magnets by incorporating magnetic receptive particles in the formulation of the extruded or casted film. Furthermore, by use of the co-extrusion technique, the invention produce a print media in the form of a multilayered polymer film including a magnetic receptive core layer for adhering the film to magnets, and one or more layers attached to either one or both sides of the core layer, wherein at least one outermost surface of the layers is absent or substantially absent of ferromagnetic material and suitable to accept printing.

Abstract: A multi-layer film which is excellent in transferability to a metal shape during thermoforming and hardly produces uneven thickness, wrinkles, whitening or cracks on the surface of the obtained molded article. The multi-layer film has a layer (layer A) containing a polycarbonate resin and a polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer and a layer (layer B) containing an acrylic resin, wherein the layer B is formed on at least one side of the layer A.

Abstract: Process for production of multicomponent moldings, which comprises producing a molding of which at least one layer is composed of a thermoplastic molding composition composed of A) from 10 to 99.99% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polyester, B) from 0.01 to 50% by weight of B1) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polycarbonate having an OH number of from 1 to 600 mg KOH/g of polycarbonate (to DIN 53240, Part 2), or B2) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polyester of AxBy type, where x is at least 1.1 and y is at least 2.1, or a mixture of these, and C) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to C) is 100%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles made of a thermoformable resin comprising a biodegradable polymer having polybutylene succinate (PBS) via extrusion using an extruder which comprise: a biodegradable polymer having: (a) a Ts value of up to about 160° C. (e.g., in the range of from about 50° to about 150° C.); (b) a heat distortion index of up to about 150° C. (for example, up to about 120° C.); and (c) optionally, a Tm in the range of from about 70° to about 160° C. (e.g., in the range of from about 80° to about 150° C.). Thermoformed article such as a food or beverage cup, lid, cutlery item, foodservice item, molded tray, food storage container, etc provide the ability to resist deformation during higher temperature conditions that may occur during storage and distribution.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a laminated film excellent in oxygen absorbing ability. A laminated film 100 according to the present invention includes an oxygen-absorbing layer 150, a first adjacent layer 140 and a second adjacent layer 160. The oxygen-absorbing layer 150 contains an oxygen absorber and an oxygen absorption reaction catalyst. The first adjacent layer 140 is laminated in contact with one of the surfaces of the oxygen-absorbing layer 150. The second adjacent layer 160 is laminated in contact with the other surface of the oxygen-absorbing layer 150. The content of the oxygen absorption reaction catalyst is 100 ppm to 5000 ppm inclusive in terms of the weight ratio with respect to the oxygen-absorbing layer 150.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated polyester film which can be suitably used in the applications requiring a good visibility and a good adhesion property to a hard coat layer, etc., for example, such as various kinds of optical films as members of liquid crystal displays as well as molding films. The laminated polyester film of the present invention comprises a polyester film and a coating layer formed on at least one surface of the polyester film which is produced by applying a coating solution comprising a polyester resin having a naphthalene skeleton, a metal oxide, and an acrylic resin and/or a urethane resin, thereonto.

Abstract: A sheet which has a substrate layer containing from 21 to 87 mass % of a polycarbonate resin, from 7 to 68 mass % of a polyalkylene terephthalate resin and from 3 to 30 mass % of carbon black, and a surface layer containing from 19 to 86 mass % of a polycarbonate resin, from 6 to 67 mass % of a polyalkylene terephthalate resin and from 5 to 35 mass % of carbon black, laminated on one side or both sides of the substrate layer by extrusion, co-extrusion or extrusion coating, where the sheet has a burr incidence ratio of at most 4%, and a carrier tape using the sheet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a curable coating composition suitable for use on composite substrates such as plastic composites, cementitious composites, ceramic composites, and engineered wood, or on plastic materials. The curable coating composition comprises a multifunctional oligomer, a monomer selected from the group consisting of monofunctional monomers, difunctional monomers and mixtures thereof, a photoinitiator, a polyester resin and a polycarboxylic acid. Also disclosed is a method of coating the substrates with the curable coating composition and a coated substrate wherein the cured coating resides on the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A conductive film which is excellent in moist heat resistance, conductivity, transparency and coating film strength. The conductive film comprises a base film and a coating layer formed on the base film by curing a composition comprising: (i) a conducting polymer containing a polycationic polythiophene having a recurring unit represented by the following formula (1) as the main constituent and a polyanion (component A): wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or bonded together to form an alkylene group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms which may be substituted arbitrarily; (ii) a water-soluble compound having at least one hydrophilic group selected from the group consisting of oxyethylene group and sulfonate group (component B); and (iii) a crosslinking agent having a glycidyl group (component C), and which has a surface resistance change rate after it is treated at a temperature of 60° C. and a humidity of 90% for 240 hours of 160% or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a medical device element by means of extrusion or injection moulding and to medical devices comprising such extruded or injection moulded medical device elements. The medical device elements (e.g. tubes, wires, lines, stents, catheters, guides, endodontic instruments, needles, trocars for e.g. laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic accessories, surgical instruments, guide wires) are characterized by a prefabricated shaped article or a thermoplastic substrate polymer having thereon a layer of a covalently cross-linked coating composition of a thermoplastic matrix polymer and a hydrophilic polymer. The method involves a coating composition comprising a thermoplastic matrix polymer, a hydrophilic polymer, and one or more photo-initiator(s), e.g. covalently linked to molecules of the thermoplastic matrix polymer and/or to molecules of the hydrophilic polymer.

Abstract: Reheat characteristics of polyethylene and polypropylene resins, including reheating time and resin color, are improved by adding to the resin carbon black with a primary particle size in the range of 200 to 500 nm as an infrared absorber. Thermal carbon blacks having this primary particle size are preferred over Furnace carbon blacks. Injection stretch-blow molded bottles and other thermoformed products are made from resins with carbon black infrared absorber.

Abstract: A poly(lactic acid) resin composition is provided, comprising (a) a poly(lactic acid) resin, (b) at least one modifier selected from at least one metal/nonmetal alkoxide, at least one metal/nonmetal alkoxide having at least one functional group capable of reacting with the poly(lactic acid) resin, or a mixture thereof, (c) a first catalyst, and (d) optionally, a second catalyst. A process for preparing a transparent and impact-resistant article from the poly(lactic acid) resin composition of the invention, and articles prepared therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are hot-melt adhesives prepared from aromatic-aliphatic polyesters containing terephthalic acid in combination with adipic acid, glutaric acid, or a mixture thereof, as diacid components and a diol component containing 1,4-butanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, or a combination thereof. These adhesives set up rapidly within a well-defined temperature window. The hot-melt adhesives can be used in a variety of applications, but are especially suited as seaming adhesives for roll-applied labels. These adhesives have melting temperatures and crystallization properties that allow their application at temperatures cool enough to prevent curling and premature shrinkage of the shrink label during seaming, and yet produce strong label seams that can withstand the elevated temperatures of a shrink tunnel without sacrificing line speed. Also disclosed are labeled containers and a process for applying a roll-on, shrink label to a container using the hot-melt adhesives of the invention.

Abstract: High temperature bags for use in high temperature processes. Suitable high temperature processes include cooking food products, such as whole muscle meats, and sterilization of medical instruments. The high temperature bags may be comprised of multilayer films comprising materials that can withstand high temperatures and also have other beneficial properties such as, for example, the ability to be readily heat sealed, durability, no adhesion to food products, and good/improved moisture and gas barrier properties. These high temperature bags can preferably withstand temperatures greater than the boiling point of water, i.e., 212° F., more preferably greater than 300° F. and more even more preferably greater than 350° F. Furthermore, the high temperature bags may be used to freeze and ship products and may be placed directly into a high temperature environment, such as an oven or microwave, in order to cook or sterilize a product contained within the bag.

Abstract: The laminate sheet of polylactic acid-based resin of the present invention is a laminate sheet comprising Layer A and Layer B consisting of polylactic acid-based resin composition and both of said Layer A and said Layer B contain a nucleating agent, and said Layer A and said Layer B contain said nucleating agent in a specific amount. The present invention makes it possible to obtain a thermoformed plastic excellent in heat resistance and transparency, and further, provides a laminate sheet of polylactic acid-based resin excellent in thermoformability.

Abstract: A composite material engineered from metal and resin and a production method of the composite material. The composite material includes a metal portion composed of metal; a resin portion composed of resin; a polar functional group imparted to a surface of the metal portion; and an adhesion modifying agent mixed in the resin and including an adhesive functional group which interacts with the polar functional group. The metal portion and the resin portion are bonded by the interaction between the polar functional group and the adhesive functional group.

Abstract: The invention relates to process for the treatment of a hydrophobic surface by a liquid film comprising an aqueous phase comprising the coating of said surface by the liquid whose aqueous phase comprises an effective amount of an agent of modification of the properties of surface and an active agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a medium (“substrate”) usable with inkjet printing apparatus (either or both piezoelectric and thermal inkjet, or other forms of inkjet printing), and methods for forming and using the same. In one embodiment, the substrate comprises a base material component and an image enhancing layer including a metallic salt disposed either or both on at least one side of the base medium and mixed within the base medium thereon. The present invention is further directed to printable articles including the same.

Abstract: A shrink film comprising a core layer comprising a glycol modified polyester, the core having an upper and lower surface; an upper skin layer disposed on the upper surface of the core layer and a lower skin layer disposed on the lower surface of the core layer, the skin layers each individually comprising (a) a resin material; and (b) an antiblocking agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biodegradable sheet prepared from biodegradable material, a process for preparing the biodegradable sheet and uses thereof. One of the disclosed uses of the biodegradable sheet is in the preparation of a flexible liquid receptacle. Disclosed also is a flexible liquid receptacle arranged as an array of several receptacle units that are attached to one another and that may be detached from one another by tearing along a perforated line created between each two receptacle units. The disclosed array may also include a hanger, thus allowing the array to be hung from any appropriate means.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cover tape which comprises at least a base layer (A), an intermediate layer (B), a peeling layer (C), the primary component of which is a thermoplastic resin, and a heat seal layer (D), the primary component of which is a thermoplastic resin that can be heat sealed to a carrier tape. The tensile storage modulus (c) of the thermoplastic resin that constitutes the peeling layer (C) is within the range of 1×106 Pa to 1×108 Pa. The tensile storage modulus (d) of the thermoplastic resin that constitutes the heat seal layer (D) is within the range of 1×108 Pa to 1×1010 Pa. The ratio of (c) and (d) satisfies 1×104?(d)/(c)?1×10. This kind of cover tape has the appropriate peel strength and sufficiently low fluctuation in peel strength when heat sealed to a thermoplastic resin carrier tape.

Abstract: Presently is described a free-radically polymerizable composition comprising a mixture of reaction products of i) at least one polyisocyanate; ii) at least one isocyanate reactive perfluoropolyether compound; iii) at least one isocyanate reactive compound comprising greater than 6 repeat units of ethylene oxide; and iv) at least one isocyanate reactive non-fluorinated crosslinker comprising at least two free-radically polymerizable groups.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester consisting essentially of a dicarboxylic acid component that includes a terephthalic acid component and a linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid component; and a glycol component consisting essentially of a linear aliphatic glycol component and 0 to 4 mole percent based on 100 mole percent total glycol component of a dialkylene glycol component; starch; optionally water; and polyol plasticizer. Also disclosed are shaped articles such as films which exhibit greater than expected tear strength and methods for preparing the films.

Abstract: A breathable, heat-sealable composite film comprising first and second layers of polymeric material wherein (i) the polymeric material of the first layer comprises copolyester comprising monomeric units derived from one or more diol(s); one or more dicarboxylic acid(s); and one or more poly(alkylene oxide) glycol(s); and (ii) the second layer is a heat-sealable polymeric layer, and a process for the production thereof.

Abstract: A conductive endless belt is composed of elastomer polyester with a crystalline melting point at 210° C. or more, or mainly composed of the elastomer polyester, and a thermoplastic polyester-based resin at 49 wt % or less, added a polymer ion conductive agent and a carbon black. The conductive endless belt. satisfies elastic modulus, creep resistance, bending durability, etc. and has decreased volume resistance variation and environment dependency while having superior durability, glossiness and setting performance that satisfying desired performance, without causing problems such as offset image.

Abstract: A polymer composition and its use for thin film packaging applications including on a dry basis: a) from 45 to 90% by weight of starch; b) from 0.1 to 15% by weight of a water soluble polymer selected from polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylacetate, and copolymers of ethylene and vinyl alcohol which have a melting point compatible with the molten state of the starch component; and c) from 5 to 45% by weight of one or more plasticizers having a molecular weight in the range of 50-6000, more preferably 50-2500 and more preferably still 100-400 and desirably selected from the group consisting of sorbitol, glycerol, maltitol, xylitol, mannitol, erythritol, glycerol trioleate, tributyl citrate, acetyl tri-ethyl citrate, glyceryl triacetate, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate, polyethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol or polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: A multilayer optical body is disclosed. The optical body includes an optical film including polyester, a first skin layer is disposed on at least one side of the polyester optical film, and a strippable skin layer is disposed on the first skin layer. The first skin layer includes a mixture of a polyacrylate and a second polymer. Methods of making such optical bodies are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester consisting essentially of a dicarboxylic acid component that includes a terephthalic acid component and a linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid component, a glycol component consisting essentially of a linear aliphatic glycol component and 0 to 4 mole percent based on 100 mole percent total glycol component of a dialkylene glycol component and at least one additional component; starch; water; and polyol plasticizer. Also described are shaped articles such as films which exhibit greater than expected tear strength and methods for preparing the films.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment discloses a shape memory polymer material (SMP) including a glue material chemically grafted onto a surface of the SMP material wherein the SMP material is capable of transforming between a permanent shape and a temporary shape.

Abstract: A superhydrophobic electromagnetic field shielding material includes a curable resin and a carbon material, the superhydrophobic electromagnetic field shielding material including at least two depression patterns on an exposed surface. The at least two depression patterns may include a first depression pattern including a plurality of grooves having a same shape and a second depression pattern including a plurality of grooves having a same shape. The carbon material may be about 3 wt % to about 20 wt % based on the total weight of the superhydrophobic electromagnetic field shielding material.

Abstract: To provide a wavelength conversion film which is capable of maintaining an optical wavelength converting function for a long term as compared with conventional wavelength conversion films. A wavelength conversion film 1 comprising a single layered film consisting of a resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin 10, a wavelength converting material 12 and a specific nickel(II) dialkyldithiocarbamate 14, or a laminated film having a wavelength converting layer consisting of the resin composition, wherein the alkyl group of the specific nickel(II) dialkyldithiocarbamate 14 is an ethyl group or a butyl group, and the content of the specific nickel(II) dialkyldithiocarbamate 14 is from 20 to 250 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the wavelength converting material 12.

Abstract: A laminated film includes a structure where each 200 layers or more of a layer composed of a resin A (A layer) and a layer composed of a resin B (B layer) are alternately laminated, wherein a relative reflectance in a wavelength range of 400 nm to 1000 nm is 30% or more, tensile stresses at 100% elongation in a longitudinal direction and a width direction of the film are 3 MPa or more and 90 MPa or less in a tensile test at 150° C., and the number of layers with a layer pair-thickness of 120 nm or more and less than 220 nm is 1.05 times or more to 2.5 times or less the number of layers with a layer-thickness of 220 nm or more and 320 nm or less.

Abstract: A process for recycling a coloured thermoplastic material comprising an absorbed disperse dye comprises contacting the optionally comminuted coloured thermoplastic material with a caustic wash and recovering an at least partly colour-modified thermoplastic composition from the caustic wash.

Abstract: The invention relates to a time temperature indicator comprising a) at least one photo-chromic colorant introduced into and/or atop a matrix substrate and charged by exposure to UV light; b) at least a transparent colorless or a transparent colored light absorbing protecting layer adhered to the underlying layer a) which contains the photo-chromic colorant; characterized in that the light absorbing protecting layer comprises 1-50 wt % of an UV light absorber or an UV light absorber mixture and 0.1-10 wt % of an optical brightener wherein the weight ratio of the UV light absorber and optical brightener is 0.1-10.

Abstract: Water-free composition comprising at least one saturated or unsaturated, epoxy-modified polyester as binder, at least one acrylate polymer or polyurethane polymer as further binder, polymer microparticles, at least one polymer which comprises functional groups consisting of blocked isocyanates and amino resins, as crosslinking agent, at least one pigment, at least one organic solvent, and at least one auxiliary or additive, the solids of the composition being at least 50% by weight.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester characterised in that it has appreciable workability properties even when mixed with other polymers, appreciable toughness and high values for ultimate tensile strength and elastic modulus. This invention also relates to mixtures of the said copolyester with other polymers.

Abstract: A heat-sealable biodegradable packaging material, its manufacturing method and a product package formed thereof, where the packaging material comprises a fiber substrate, an inner polymeric coating layer against the fiber substrate, which contains polylactide and a biodegradable polyester that is blended therewith to improve the adhesion between the inner coating layer and the fiber substrate, and an outer coating layer that constitutes the outer surface of the material and contains polylactide and a biodegradable polyester that is blended therewith to improve the heat sealing ability of the layer, the portion of polylactide in the inner layer than that in the outer layer. The inner and/or outer coating layers can further have blended therewith a small amount of acrylic copolymer that improves the adhesion and/or heat sealing ability. The coating layers can be introduced onto the fiber substrate by extrusion or coextrusion.

Abstract: A long life balloon formed from a lamination. The lamination includes a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 ?m to 12 ?m. The polyester film includes a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The lamination also includes a sealant layer and a gas barrier layer on an opposite side of the polyester film from the sealant layer. The oxygen transmission rate of the balloon is less than 0.1 cc/100 sqin/day, a bonding strength of the gas barrier layer to the surface of the polyester film is more than 300 g/in at dry conditions, a sealing strength of the balloon is more than 3.5 kg/in, and a floating time of the balloon is more than 20 days.

Abstract: Disclosed is a toughened poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) resin composition comprising poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) and an impact modifier comprising a core/shell polymer that does not comprise a vinyl aromatic comonomer, having a refractive index not greater than 1.5; wherein the core comprises elastomer and the shell comprises non-elastomeric polymer. Also disclosed are packaging materials and packaged products comprising the composition.

Abstract: There is provided a dimensionally stable laminated paperboard material having a tear-resistant polymer film core. The tear-resistant paperboard laminate is a multi-layer paperboard laminate with an integral polymer core having a tear resistance a thickness of at least 1 mil and a tear resistance of at least 350 grams of force in machine direction and 400 grams of force in cross direction, as measured by the Elmendorf tear propagation test. Two paperboard substrates are bonded on respective opposite sides of the polymer core, to provide printability, facilitate adherence and prevent frictional resistance. The multi-layer paperboard-polymer-paperboard laminate is particularly useful for child-resistant, senior-friendly and pilfer-proof packaging and may be printed on, hot-stamped, embossed, die-cut and glued using conventional printing and converting techniques. An adhesive laminating process and an extrusion laminating process for manufacturing the laminate are also disclosed.

Abstract: A label of the present invention is characterized by a three-dimensional design image printed theron on the basis of two-dimensional image data obtained by three-dimensionally correcting at least one data selected from two dimensional data (X,Y) and color data (R,G,B) to two-dimensionally convert height data (Z) among three-dimensional data (X,Y,Z) and the color data (R,G,B) obtained by actually measuring a surface of a three-dimensional model. Such a label can be provided with printed images giving three-dimensional impressions close to the three-dimensional model (real model).

Abstract: Disclosed are hot-melt adhesives prepared from polyesters containing 1,4-cyclohexane-dicarboxylic acid as a diacid component and a diol component containing at least two diols chosen from 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, triethylene glycol, and diethylene glycol. These adhesives set up rapidly within a well-defined temperature window. The hot-melt adhesives can be used in a variety of applications, but are especially suited as seaming adhesives for roll-applied labels. These adhesives have melting temperatures and crystallization properties that allow their application at temperatures cool enough to prevent curling and premature shrinkage of the shrink label during seaming, and yet produce strong label seams that can withstand the elevated temperatures of a shrink tunnel without sacrificing line speed. Also disclosed are labeled containers and a process for applying a roll-on, shrink label to a container using the hot-melt adhesives of the invention.

Abstract: Cellulosic biolaminate assemblies are provided. In one embodiment, a biolaminate structure is provided comprising a first cellulosic layer, a second cellulosic layer, and a first bio-based polymer. The first bio-based polymer impregnates the first cellulosic layer and the second cellulosic layer. The first cellulosic layer and the second cellulosic layer are fused together.

Abstract: An improved adhesive composition having increased bond strength between a celluosic board and plastic film substrate is provided. The adhesive composition having improved adhesion includes a modified starch component, polyethylenimine and water. Articles having improved adhesion and methods of making the articles having improved adhesion are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a hydrophobized biomaterial consisting of a hydrophilic material, notably selected from vegetable fibers having hydroxyl functions, on which are grafted chains of polymers having ester functions, said method comprising a step for putting said hydrophilic material in contact with said polymers and for a transesterification reaction between said ester functions and said hydroxyl functions.

Abstract: An image receiving element is a composite of two or more extruded layers on a support including, in order, an extruded compliant layer, an extruded antistatic tie layer, and an image receiving layer that may also be extruded. The extruded compliant layer is non-voided and comprises from about 10 to about 40 weight % of at least one elastomeric polymer. This image receiving element can be disposed on a support to form a thermal dye transfer receiver element, an electrophotographic image receiver element, or a thermal wax receiver element. Two or more extruded layers can be co-extruded.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer media, such as a belt, that includes a first supporting substrate, such as a polyimide substrate layer, and a second layer of a silicone containing polyamideimide layer. Also, the intermediate transfer media can include a silicone containing polyamideimide single layer.