Abstract: A polyester film containing a polyester resin having an intrinsic viscosity IV of from 0.73 to 0.9 dL/g in which the polyester film has a specific heat change at 85° C. to 135° C. (?Cp) of from 0.06 to 0.1 J/g, has an excellent weather resistance, a good planar surface state and a low thermal shrinkage.

Abstract: Provided are aqueous coating liquids that contain ultrafine inorganic compound particles with good dispersibility, and gas barrier laminates of excellent transparency and gas barrier properties that have a layer formed from the coating liquid. The coating liquid includes ultrafine inorganic compound particles, a polyester resin, a sodium polycarboxylate and water. The gas barrier laminate includes a substrate and a gas barrier layer formed on the substrate, wherein the gas barrier layer has a layer (A) formed from the coating liquid and a layer (B) containing a polycarboxylic acid polymer.

Abstract: A non-conductive protective covering for an electronic device is disclosed. The protective covering includes a first polymeric film having a modulus of elasticity of at least about 100×103 psi and a second polymeric film having a modulus of elasticity of less than about 100×103 psi, wherein the first polymeric film is attached to a first side of the second polymeric film.

Abstract: Described herein is a biobased, fully biodegradable multilayer film having gas barrier properties. Also included is a method of making such material.

Abstract: The instant invention provides an aqueous dispersion, a coating composition, coating layers and coated article made therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a biaxially oriented polyester film for a backsheet of photovoltaics which exhibits an excellent hydrolysis resistance and a low shrinkage rate. The present invention relates to a biaxially oriented polyester film for a backsheet of photovoltaics, comprising a polyester having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.65 to 0.90 dL/g as measured in a mixed solvent comprising phenol and tetrachloroethane at a mass ratio of 50/50 at 23° C., a carboxyl end group content of 0 to 26 equivalents/t, and a phosphorus element content of 0 to 170 ppm, which biaxially oriented polyester film has a shrinkage rate of not more than 0.8% as measured in a longitudinal direction thereof after subjected to heat treatment at 150° C. for 30 min.

Abstract: A low emissivity and EMI shielding transparent composite film typically for use in association with window glazing and comprising a transparent film substrate having on one side thereof an underlayer of abrasion resistant hardcoat material with at least one infrared reflective layer covering the underlayer, typically a metallic layer which may be encased in metal oxide layers, which is then covered with a thin external protective top coat of a cured fluorinated resin.

Abstract: Composites and methods for manufacturing composites are provided herein. In one embodiment, a composite structure is provided including a resin composite material and a surface layer disposed on the resin composite material, wherein the surface layer comprises a phenolic resin. In another embodiment, a vessel comprising a composite overwrapped vessel may be improved in regard to high temperature performance by applying thereto a surface layer comprising a phenolic resin.

Abstract: An elastomeric polymer composition is disclosed that is wear resistant at a broad range of temperatures. The composition contains a thermoplastic elastomer, such as a thermoplastic polyester elastomer, that forms a polymer matrix in products made from the polymer composition. The polymer composition may also contain a fluoropolymer and/or unmodified or functionalized ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin particles, such as ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene particles.

Abstract: The invention concerns a multilayer biaxially oriented white polyester film (adhesion, absence of chalking, opacity whiteness, reflectance, hydrolysis resistance & light stability) which has three polyester layers: a core layer and two outer layers and contains TiO2 particles. In this film: (i) at least one layer includes a PET whose: number average molecular weight is within [18500-40000]; intrinsic viscosity IV is ?0.70 dL/g; carboxyl group content is ?30 eq/T (ii) the core layer includes TiO2 particles [0.1-40]% w/w; (iii) the intrinsic viscosity IV of the film is between [0.5-0.85] dL/g; (iv) a small endothermic peak temperature is between 180-230° C.; (v) at least one light stabilizer is added in at least one of the outer layers, in a total concentration between [0.1-35]% w/w. The invention also includes the method for manufacturing such film and the laminate which includes the above multilayered film and which is part of the back sheet of a solar cell.

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable polyester film having a heat-shrinkage change per degree Celsius (%/° C.) along the main shrinkage direction of 1.5 to 3.0 in the range of 60° C. to 70° C., 2.5 to 3.5 in the range of 70° C. to 80° C., 1.0 to 2.0 in the range of 80° C. to 90° C., and 0.1 to 1.0 in the range of 90° C. to 100° C., has a good appearance quality after shrinkage and thus suitable for a wrapping material, particularly a label for a bottle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multilayer film having, as its main component, a hydroxy acid polymer with improved gas barrier and optional heat sealability. The oriented film of predominately hydroxy acid polymer having controlled shrink can be produced by melting and coextruding a hydroxy acid polymer with a much thinner layer of an amorphous aromatic copolyester to form a multilayer film that is quench cooled, then biaxially stretched at a process temperature above the glass transition and below the cold crystallization temperature of the hydroxy acid polymer. A heat-setting treatment with a controlled relaxation of the film above the hydroxy acid polymer glass transition temperature and below its melt temperature may be used to control shrinkage. The films thus obtained are vacuum metallized on the aromatic copolyester surface to produce environmentally friendly packaging from predominately renewable resources having improved gas barrier properties.

Abstract: A film which can be industrially coated easily and exhibits excellent gas barrier performance without being subjected to a high-temperature heat treatment, good gas barrier performance immediately after the production, and maintains the excellent gas barrier performance while exhibiting excellent hot water resistance and printing resistance; a gas barrier laminated film including a resin layer on an inorganic thin film formed on at least one surface of a support film, the resin layer being formed by applying: (1) an aqueous dispersion containing polyvinyl alcohol (a), an ethylene-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer (b), and inorganic particles (c); (2) an aqueous dispersion containing an ethylene-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer (b), inorganic particles (c), and/or a cross-linking agent (d); or (3) an aqueous dispersion containing polyvinyl alcohol (a), an ethylene-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer (b), inorganic particles (c), and cross-linking agent (d), to the inorganic thin film surface; and a

Abstract: To suppress an excessive reduction in resistance of an electro-conductive roller under an H/H environment and reduce a resistance value thereof under an L/L environment, provided is an electro-conductive member for electrophotography, comprising: an electro-conductive mandrel; and an electro-conductive layer provided on a periphery of the mandrel, wherein the electro-conductive layer contains a binder resin having an alkylene oxide structure, and a sulfo or a quaternary ammonium group as an ion exchange group, and an ion having polarity opposite to polarity of the ion exchange group, a water content of the electro-conductive layer under a temperature of 30° C. and a relative humidity of 80% is 10 mass % or less, and a spin-spin relaxation time of the electro-conductive layer, which is determined by pulse NMR measurement with a hydrogen core being a measurement core under a temperature of 15° C. and a relative humidity of 10%, is 200 ?sec or more.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a polyester having renewable 1,3-propanediol. This invention is further directed to a coating composition comprising the polyester having components derived from renewable resources.

Abstract: A laminate prepared by pretreating at least one side of a substrate of a plastic film by plasma treatment and then directly laminating a thermoplastic resin on a surface treated by pretreatment.

Abstract: A coextruded biaxially oriented composite film comprising a polyester substrate layer and disposed on one or both surfaces thereof a strippable sacrificial layer, wherein said strippable sacrificial layer comprises an ethylene-methacrylic acid (EMAA) copolymer.

Abstract: A multilayer film is described made of recyclable thermoplastic material comprising a layer (A) of unoriented amorphous PET combined with at least one barrier layer (B) which comprises unoriented amorphous PET, a salt of a transition metal and an oxidisable polyester-ether, in which the quantity of unoriented amorphous PET is at least 95% in weight of the total film and in which the permeability to oxygen is below 10 cc/m2/24 h/atm. The film is particularly suitable for the production of food-grade containers and packages with high barrier effect and high transparency which, at the same time, are fully recyclable in the same application.

Abstract: There is provided a copolyester containing residues of neopentyl glycol, 2,2,4,4-tetraalkyl 1,3-cyclobutanediol such as 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl 1,3-cyclobutanediol, tin atoms, aluminum atoms, an alkali or alkaline earth metal atoms such as lithium atoms, optionally phosphorus atoms, and having an It.V. of at least 0.55 dL/g, and Tg of at least 90° C. Such higher It.V. copolyesters can now be made having high Tg, good thermal stability, and higher insertion of 2,2,4,4-tetraalkyl 1,3-cyclobutanediol.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition from which a melt molded product which is excellent in transparency, gas barrier property and flexibility and has biodegradability can be obtained. The present invention relates to a resin composition, which comprises a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin (i) comprising a structural unit represented by the following general formula (1) and an aliphatic-aromatic polyester (ii) comprising a specific component, wherein each of R1, R2 and R3 independently represents a hydrogen atom or an organic group, X represents a single bond or a bonding chain, and each of R4, R5 and R6 independently represents a hydrogen atom or an organic group.

Abstract: Laminate lanyards and methods for making the same are disclosed. The laminate lanyards may include a head formed from a reinforcing loop of yarn incorporated within a scrim. The head can be coupled to the head section of a body, which also includes a main section that forms the loop of the laminate lanyard. A gusset can be coupled to ends of the main section of the body to couple the two ends of the body together and facilitate opening and closing of the loop of the laminate lanyard. A slider may also be included in laminate lanyard for adjusting the size of the loop.

Abstract: A vehicle trim element that includes a complex formed from at least one layer of ligneous material and a reinforcing layer that extends over an inner face of the layer of ligneous material. The trim element further includes a substrate made from a first plastic material and at least one insert made from a second plastic material. The insert is located between the reinforcing layer of the complex and the substrate so as to space the substrate away from the reinforcing layer. The substrate is overmolded by injection on the insert.

Abstract: Some embodiments provided herein relate to a thermoplastic material that can include a thermoplastic surface, a protective coating, and a degradable intermediate layer.

Abstract: An abrasive article includes a body having an abrasive portion. The abrasive portion includes a bond material and abrasive particles located within the bond material. The body also comprises a coating coupled to and overlying at least a portion of an exterior surface of the abrasive portion. The coating has a water vapor transmission rate of not greater than about 2 g/m2-day.

Abstract: A multilayered aliphatic polyester film of the present invention comprising a first resin layer and a second resin layer laminated on one or both sides of the first resin layer, the first resin layer containing a polylactic-based polymer comprising L-lactic acid in an amount ranging from 50 to 100% by weight, and the second resin layer containing a polylactic-based polymer comprising D-lactic acid in an amount ranging from 5 to 20% by weight, can be easily peeled off by pulling with hands, and has improved heat adhesiveness, heat resistance, transparency, impact resistance, perforation resistance and dimensional stability. Accordingly, it is useful for packaging materials, especially as a disposable film lid for plastic containers.

Abstract: The present invention is a new additive material that is physically blended with polymeric material to create at least a partially biodegradable product.

Abstract: Provided is a protective film including two or more transparent plastic substrates having a functional coating layer formed thereon and laminated successively by way of an adhesive layer.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive sheet which can be stuck to a wafer at low temperatures of 100° C. or below, which is soft to the extent that it can be handled at room temperature, and which can be cut simultaneously with a wafer under usual cutting conditions; a dicing tape integrated type adhesive sheet formed by lamination of the adhesive sheet and a dicing tape; and a method of producing a semiconductor device using them. In order to achieve this object, the invention is characterized by specifying the breaking strength, breaking elongation, and elastic modulus of the adhesive sheet in particular numerical ranges.

Abstract: A sheet for thermoforming is comprised of a material which is compatible with PET and which has slower crystallinity and a crystallization temperature which is at least 77° C. greater than its glass transition temperature, more preferably a crystallization temperature greater than 151° C. The material may be coextruded into a sheet with a first PET material, such that when thermoformed into a formed part the layers of second material are engaged with each other in the molded parts and for being subjected to heat sealing.

Abstract: A fire retardant solar control sun shade comprising as the shade material, a clear transparent film composite comprising a first transparent film layer, preferably with a metallized layer on one side, and a further transparent film layer adhered to said one side of the first film layer using an adhesive, the adhesive and at least one of said two polymeric film layers contain fire retardant material.

Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to a translucent and/or transparent polymer-based panel system that incorporates multi-colored insert layers that enable manipulation of color, transparency or light transmission of the finished panel system. Implementations of the present invention also relate to the construction of such panels to avoid the capture and retention of air within the panels through the use of textured surfaces at the lamination interfaces. In addition, implementations of the present invention provide a method of quantifying the optical response achieved in a given panel system and describes types of construction that enable the multiplicity of color and optic manipulation. Furthermore, implementations of the present invention provide methods for applying texture in an efficient, uniform manner.

Abstract: A bio-based polyester window film optionally including a a UV light absorbing layer including a bio-based polyester and a UV light absorber. The bio-based polyester window film has a radiocarbon content of at least 19 pMC. The film exhibits excellent clarity and light stability, substantially equivalent to petroleum-based counterparts, while being derived wholly or partly from non-petroleum sources.

Abstract: Provided is a release liner which includes a substrate derived from a poly(lactic acid), a biomass-derived plastic; and a releasable cured layer derived from a release agent. The releasable cured layer, even when employing an ultraviolet-curable silicone release agent as the release agent, is satisfactorily curable and exhibits good adhesion to the substrate. The release liner according to the present invention includes a poly(lactic acid) substrate; a release-treated layer present over at least one side of the substrate; and an undercoat layer lying between them. The undercoat layer is present in a mass of coating of typically from 0.1 to 5 g/m2 in solids content. The poly(lactic acid) substrate may contain a modifier. The release agent forming the release-treated layer may be an ultraviolet-curable silicone release agent. The ultraviolet-curable silicone release agent is preferably a cationically polymerizable ultraviolet-curable silicone release agent.

Abstract: Polyester materials, methods for making polyesters materials, and uses of the polyester materials in binder materials and articles of manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, a process is provided for preparing a polyester solution, including mixing monomers of at least one organic acid containing at least three carboxylic groups and at least one multi-hydroxyl alcohol containing at least three hydroxyl groups to form a reaction mixture, heating the reaction mixture to a first temperature, polymerizing the monomers at the first temperature until reaching an acid value from about 200 to about 400 mg KOH/g, adjusting the temperature to a second temperature less than the first temperature, and forming the polyester solution. The polyester materials may be mixed with cross-linking materials to form binder materials. The binder material may then be used to form articles of manufacture.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for applying a colorant to a surface. Compositions are formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. The compositions may be substantially removed from the surface to remove a portion or substantially all of a stain before being affixed to the surface. The compositions are formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. Compositions may be permanently or semi-permanently affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The compositions may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the composition to create, for example, a pattern on the surface.

Abstract: Provided are an organopolysiloxane composition for producing a rope structure excellent in fatigue resistance, a rope structure using the same, and a process for producing the rope structure. The organopolysiloxane composition comprises an organopolysiloxane having an average polymerization degree of 50,000 to 200,000 and represented by the following formula (I): wherein X1, X2, X3 and X4 are the same or different, each independently representing —H, —OH, —COOH, —R, —NH2, —ROH, —RCOOH, or —RNH2; R representing an alkyl group or an aryl group; and each of m and n independently denotes an integer of not less than 1. The organopolysiloxane composition is applied to liquid crystalline polymer filaments in the process of producing the rope structure from the filaments.

Abstract: The multilayer film serves as a laminate. In some embodiments, the film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. In some embodiments, the first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. In some embodiments, the intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer.

Abstract: A multilayer polyester film is characterized in that a polyester (B) layer mainly composed of a polyester (B) is arranged on at least one side of a polyester (A) layer mainly composed of a polyester (A). The multilayer polyester film is also characterized by having an elastic modulus of 20 to 1000 MPa in an atmosphere at 23° C. and an elastic modulus of 10 to 200 MPa in an atmosphere at 120° C., and having substantially no-orientation.

Abstract: [Problem to be solved] To provide a biaxially oriented polyester film, which suffers only small dimensional changes due to changes in environmental temperature and humidity and due to storage, ensures low error rates, and can little abrade the magnetic head and the magnetic tape, when used as a base film of a magnetic recording medium, and which can be used to provide a high density magnetic recording medium excellent in running durability. [Solution] A biaxially oriented polyester film having an islands-in-sea structure, an average island domain size of 30 to 200 nm, and a coefficient of hygroscopic expansion of 0 to 6.0 ppm/% RH at least either in the machine direction or in the transverse direction of the film.

Abstract: A polyester film has a laminate structure including a polyester layer (layer P1) containing a crystalline polyester and inorganic particles and a polyester layer (layer P2) containing a crystalline polyester, inorganic particles, and an antihydrolysis segment, wherein the content (Wa2) of the inorganic particles in the layer P2 is at least 10 mass % of the layer P2, the difference between the content (Wa2) (mass %) of the inorganic particles in the layer P2 and the content (Wa1) (mass %) of the inorganic particles in the layer P1, Wa2?Wa1, is 5 to 25 mass %, and the content (Wb2) of the antihydrolysis segment in the layer P2 is 0.02 to 1.5 mass % of the layer P2.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns a thermoforming cover of portable electronic apparatus, comprising: a first transparent layer, being made by plastic material; a color layer, being printed on the first transparent layer; an adhesive layer, being covered on the color layer; and a second transparent layer, being made by plastic material, and disposed on the adhesive layer; wherein the first transparent layer can be set as substrate, and the color layer, the adhesive layer and the second transparent layer are disposed on the first transparent layer by step, then a thermoforming cover can be manufactured in a mold through thermoforming process.

Abstract: A laser marking multilayer sheet includes a multilayer sheet A, and a multilayer sheet B that is stacked under the multilayer sheet A. The multilayer sheet A is a transparent laser marking multilayer sheet. A skin layer that forms each outermost layer of the multilayer sheet A is formed of a noncrystalline aromatic polyester resin composition, and a core layer of the multilayer sheet A is formed of a polycarbonate resin composition. The multilayer sheet B is a colored laser marking multilayer sheet. A skin layer that forms each outermost layer of the multilayer sheet B is formed of a noncrystalline aromatic polyester resin composition, and a core layer of the multilayer sheet B is formed of a polycarbonate resin composition.

Abstract: Reliability of a mechanical part including two parts fixed to each other by an anaerobic adhesive is improved, at least one of the two parts being made of a resin material. After UV treatment is performed on an adhesive surface (10) with respect to a bracket (6) of an outer peripheral surface (7a1) of a housing (7) made of the resin material, the housing (7) is fixed to the bracket (6) by the anaerobic adhesive, whereby an adhesive strength per unit area of 8 N/mm2 or more is obtained for both parts. The UV treatment is performed by irradiating an electromagnetic wave, of an electromagnetic wave irradiated from a light source (11), transmitted through an infrared cut filter (12) having a transmittance of 50% or more and 80% or less in an electromagnetic wave having a wavelength of 254 nm, onto the adhesive surface (10) of the housing (7).

Abstract: A laminate for dye-sensitized solar cell comprising a plastic film of which the thermal shrinkage in the machine direction thereof when heat-treated at 200° C. for 10 minutes is from ?1.5 to +0.5%, and a transparent conductive layer provided on the film, which comprises essentially indium oxide with zinc oxide added thereto and has a surface resistivity of at most 40 ?/square, may give a highly-durable and flexible, dye-sensitized solar cells having high photovoltaic power generation efficiency.

Abstract: Multilayer film, comprising an at least flushable, thermoplastic layer composite made of at least one layer which is at least comminutable via exposure to water and is resistant to cold water or can only be dissolved slowly therein, formed of at least one at least partially saponified polyvinyl acetate having a layer thickness of <10 ?m, and at least one layer soluble in cold water comprised of at least one at least partially saponified polyvinyl acetate and at least one substance that increases the water solubility, selected from the group consisting of biodegradable polymers, surfactants, inorganic pigments and fillers, and flushable packages produced therefrom.

Abstract: A process in which a wound roll of biaxially oriented polyester film having a glass transition temperature (Tg (° C.)) is annealed at a temperature Ta (° C.) above Tg where Tg<Ta?Tg+100 (° C.) for a time t after thermal equilibrium where 1 hour?t?72 hours and cooled, for the purpose of improving the shrinkage of said polyester film.

Abstract: A composition is described that includes at least one polyolefin, at least one thermoplastic bio-resin derived from starch or soy or both, and at least one compatibilizer having at least one polyolefin and at least one polar group. Surface coverings and floor coverings, such as laminated floor coverings, having the composition, are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is an environmentally friendly deco sheet which has outstanding glossiness and is capable of three dimensional stereoscopic moulding even onto severely curved objects. The environmentally friendly deco sheet according to the present invention comprises: a first layer formed from a single resin or a composite resin; and a second layer formed by laminating a polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) resin onto the first layer, wherein the single resin is polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin and the composite resin is PET resin+an ester-based resin.

Abstract: The present invention is an electroconductive endless belt used in an image forming apparatus in which a decrease with use in the gloss value caused by frictions and the like with papers and cleaning blade is suppressed. In the electroconductive endless belt, the base resin of the electroconductive endless belt comprises a polyalkylene terephthalate resin in combination with a naphthalene ring-containing thermoplastic resin and/or a naphthalene ring-containing thermoplastic elastomer having a melting point higher than that of the polyalkylene terephthalate resin, and the mass ratio of the polyalkylene terephthalate resin to the naphthalene ring-containing thermoplastic resin and/or the naphthalene ring-containing thermoplastic elastomer in the base resin is in the range of 90/10 to 50/50.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wholly aromatic liquid-crystalline polyester resin, consisting of the repeating units shown by the formulae [I]-[V]: wherein p, q, r, s and t represent molar proportion (mol %) of repeating units respectively in the liquid-crystalline polyester resin and satisfy the following formulae: 25?p?45; 2?q?10; 10?r?20; 10?s?20; 20?t?40; r>s; p+q+r+s+t=100; having a ratio P1/P2 of equal to or lower than 3.0, wherein P1 is a melt viscosity at a crystalline melting temperature measured under the condition of shear rate 1000 sec?1 and P2 is a melt viscosity at a temperature of the crystalline melting temperature +20° C. measured under the same condition as P1; and having a deflection temperature under load (DTUL) of equal to or higher than 230° C.