Abstract: Disclosed is a manufacturing process of intermittent coating release paper, which includes: a) undercoating; b) primary drying in a drying oven; c) printing optical marks; d) coating silicon in a section; e) accurately coating heat-sealing material on front and back sides of the base material; f) secondary drying, rolling up, the action of coating the silicon and coating the heat sealing material is precisely positioned by using the optical marks printed in the previous process. The manufactured release paper can be directly applied to the packaging of women's sanitary napkins, pads, and maternity napkins, there is no need to use spaced release paper, the whole can be degraded or recycled for pulping, and can also reduce the use of various coating materials during production, reduce production costs, thus being beneficial to improve the production level of the existing process and the ecological environment protection.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of ethylene/propylene random copolymers for the production of films having low-haze. In particular, the present invention involves the use of ethylene/propylene random copolymer comprising 90-96.5 wt % propylene and 3.5-10 wt % ethylene demonstrated to have low haze. This invention also relates to an ethylene/propylene random copolymer composition comprising about 3.5-10 wt % ethylene content and about 90-96.5 wt % propylene content, for production of a low-haze film.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a half-mirror film for displaying a projection image having high adhesiveness, a laminated glass in which wrinkle generation of the half-mirror film is suppressed or furthermore has high adhesiveness, and an image display system using the laminated glass. The problem is solved by providing a half-mirror film for displaying a projection image including a transparent support; and a selective reflection layer reflecting light in a wavelength selective manner, in which the transparent support has an absolute value of 10 nm or less of an in-plane phase difference at a wavelength of 550 nm and a heat seal layer disposed on an opposite surface of a surface having the selective reflection layer, the heat seal layer contains a thermoplastic resin, and a mixed layer in which components of the transparent support and the heat seal layer are mixed is formed between the transparent support and the heat seal layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of ethylene/propylene random copolymers for the production of films having low-haze. In particular, the present invention involves the use of ethylene/propylene random copolymer comprising 90-96.5 wt % propylene and 3.5-10 wt % ethylene demonstrated to have low haze. This invention also relates to an ethylene/propylene random copolymer composition comprising about 3.5-10 wt % ethylene content and about 90-96.5 wt % propylene content, for production of a low-haze film.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive that is composed of a metallocene catalyzed polyethylene polymer, a hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer, a tackifying resin, and a solid plasticizer. The preferred polyethylene polymer is an ethylene-octene copolymer, and the preferred styrenic block copolymer is a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene having less than 30% styrene content. The preferred solid plasticizer is either glycerol tribenzoate or 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol dibenzoate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition for polyester film capable of printing on all types of printers with liquid and dry toners. The coating composition comprising of a combination of polyethylene carboxylic acid dispersion and homopolymer or copolymer of polyacrylate dispersion and/or homopolymer or copolymer of polyvinyl acetate dispersion, wherein acrylate and/or acetate content be is in the range of 1 to 50% of carboxylic acid content in the dispersion.

Abstract: Embodiments of a polyethylene composition comprise at least 50% by wt. of at least one polyethylene polymer; and 0.001 to 2% by wt. of bisamide nucleating agent utilized to reduce haze within the polyethylene composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive (HMPSA) composition. The composition includes: a) 25 to 50% of a styrene block copolymer chosen from the group comprising SIS, SIBS, SEBS and SEPS block copolymers; b) 35 to 75% of a compatible tackifying resin having a softening temperature of between 80 and 150° C. and an acid number of less than 20; and c) 0.5 to 20% of one or more carboxylic acids, the hydrocarbon chain of which includes 6 to 22 carbon atoms. The present invention also relates to a multilayer system including an HMPSA layer, a printable support layer, and an adjacent protective layer. Further, the present invention also includes a corresponding self-adhesive label and process for recycling a labeled article which entails debonding of the label by immersing the article in a hot basic aqueous solution.

Abstract: A transfer belt transfers a toner image carried on a first main surface to a recording medium. When the transfer belt is pressed by using a lower block provided with a hole and an upper block with pressurization force increased at a prescribed rate and thereafter kept constant, E [-] and t0 are curve-fitted to a function E=?×exp(?t0/?) defined by a time constant ? [s] with respect to an amount of displacement of the transfer belt and a constant ? [-], where E [-] is calculated as (a?b)/b, a [?m] represents a maximum value of an amount of displacement of a measurement region, b [?m] represents an amount of displacement of the measurement region after converged, and t0 [s] represents a time period from start of pressurization until the maximum pressurization force, and time constant ? satisfies a condition of 0.015???0.1.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a composition comprising a) an olefin block copolymer; b) a tackifier; c) an ethylene-based polymer with a density from 0.90 g/cc to 0.94 g/cc; and d) an oil. The composition finds advantageous application as a cohesive layer in a fastening device, for example, a fastening device for a hygiene absorbent product.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive useful in high-speed coating and spiral coating at low temperature for adhering a polyolefin film to a nonwoven fabric and disposable products obtained by the same are provided. The hot melt adhesive comprises: (A) a thermoplastic block copolymer which is a copolymer of a vinyl-based aromatic hydrocarbon with a conjugated diene compound; (B) a propylene homopolymer having a melting point of 100° C. or lower which is obtainable by polymerizing propylene using a metallocene catalyst; and (C) an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer. The hot melt adhesive is excellent in high-speed coating and spiral coating at low temperature, and also provides excellent adhesion to a polyolefin film and a nonwoven fabric.

Abstract: A paperboard laminate is described. The paperboard laminate includes a first paperboard layer. The first paperboard layer is printable on at least one side. A first side of a material that is tear-resistant in one direction is bonded to a first side of the first paperboard layer with an adhesive material. A second paperboard layer is bonded to a second side of the material with an adhesive material. The second paperboard layer is printable on at least one side.

Abstract: Waterproof engineered floor and wall planks have a wear layer, an underlayer about an extruded dust and plastic composite core and a click-lock edge fastening system.

Abstract: Two-component adhesion composition suitable for extrusion coating paper substrates which comprises: a) from 70 to 98 wt % of high melt strength polypropylene (A) with a branching index g? of 0.9 or less; and b) from 2 to 30 wt % of a component (B) selected from the group consisting of: (i) maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene (MAPP); (ii) maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene wax; (iii) polypropylene homopolymer with high melt flow rate; or (iv) ethylene-vinyl acetate-based hot melt adhesive, and its use.

Abstract: Kits and assemblies for causing, enhancing, and/or expediting consumption of an article by at least one biodegradative living organism are disclosed. The kits and assemblies include at least one additional living organism that enhances and/or expedites consumption of the article by the at least one biodegradative living organism. Methods of producing and using same are also provided.

Abstract: Composite boards are disclosed herein. An example of the composite board includes a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and a middle layer positioned between the first and second outer layers. The first and second outer layers each include chemical pulped cellulose fibers and low moisture absorbing fibers. The middle layer includes the cellulose fibers and a moisture repelling agent. Also disclosed herein are art frames that include the composite boards.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging board comprising a fibrous base and one or more polymer coating layers on one or both sides of the fibrous base. According to the invention the fibrous base contains the combination of an alkyl ketene dimer size, stearic acid anhydride, a wet-strength size and an aluminium compound, which give the board resistance to aggressive liquids as well as thermal treatment, particularly an improved resistance to raw edge penetration in such circumstances. The invention further relates to containers and packages made of the board, for instance disposable drinking cups, dairy product cartons and auto-clave packages, as well as use of the board for such purposes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparation of formaldehyde-free plywood from scrap plastic alloys. Different scrap plastics are used to prepare plastic alloy film, which is then used as an adhesive material for the preparation of new plywood without formaldehyde emission. The formaldehyde-free plywood according to the present invention is prepared by the following steps: different scrap plastics are crushed, cleaned separately, and then corresponding fillers and additives are added to the above crushed material or their mixtures which mixed according to a certain blending ratio; plastic alloy film of certain size and thickness is prepared after the film blowing and rolling processes; after being assembled with wood veneers to form a lay-up mat, the mat is hot pressed and then cold pressed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curtain coatable gas barrier coating composition comprising a polymer and a surfactant, wherein the polymer is selected from a group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol and polysaccharides, or mixtures thereof, wherein said polysaccharides are soluble or dispersable or suspendable in water and the surfactant is a water soluble non-ionic ethoxylated alcohol. The present invention also relates to a method for providing a substrate with a gas barrier layer by means of the coating composition, and a coated substrate having at least one gas barrier layer obtained by coating the substrate with the coating composition. Further, the invention relates to a packaging material comprising a coated paperboard coated with the coating composition, and a liquid package comprising such a packaging material.

Abstract: A concrete formwork liner comprising a flexible laminate material, said material including at least one sub-layer of paper bonded to a layer of plastic, wherein the plastic layer makes direct contact with the concrete.

Abstract: The invention concerns a coated white sheet having a fluorescence intensity of more than 55, measured in accordance with international standard ISO 11475: 2004, by the difference between the value for the CIE whiteness under D65 illuminant and the value for this same CIE whiteness after interposing a filter that eliminates wavelengths shorter than 420 nm, and being offset-printable with no mottling, said coated sheet comprising at least one base sheet and a printable white surface coat having a pigmented composition which comprises: —at least some white coating pigments and at least one coating binder; —at least one fluorescent whitening agent in a total quantity of 1% dry weight or more with respect to the dry weight of said pigments; —at least one support substance for said whitening agent in a total quantity of dry weight of more than 2% with respect to the dry weight of said pigments. The invention also concerns a method for producing said coated sheet by curtain coating said pigmented composition.

Abstract: A non-transparent paper is described for non-transparent art or graphic design sketches, which prevents seepage of the inks, it accepts any type of gel, water-based, solvent-based, oil-based or mixed inks and solid materials for sketching and drawing, as well as fixatives for the solid materials. This paper consists of a lamination of at least two sheets of uncoated bond paper, inserting at least one intermediate layer of pigmented opacifying emulsion between both sheets, applied between the layers of paper to prevent transparency and the seepage of inks from one face of the lamination to the other. This layer of emulsion contains at least one opacifying pigment, at least one adhesive, agents to control viscosity and surface tension and other components.

Abstract: A thermo-insulating packaging material including a paper-based substrate layer, a paper-based top layer and a thermal-insulating composition positioned between the paper-based substrate layer and the paper-based top layer, the thermal-insulating composition including a filler, an organic binder and a plasticizer.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel flexible, substantially gas impermeable laminate material comprising starch/polymer blends, which can be used to make dispensing tubes, e.g., for toothpaste, which material is light, resilient, and inexpensive, which can be made almost entirely from renewable materials, and which can be recycled.

Abstract: An electrophotographic recording media containing a base substrate coated on at least one side with an image-receiving layer that contains a polymeric polyolefin resin and more than about 20 wt % of inorganic pigments dispersed into said resin. Also disclosed is a method of 5 making such recording media and process for producing an image on said electrophotographic recording media.

Abstract: A paperboard substrate that can be used to provide a food packaging particle is provided having a water vapor barrier layer comprising HDPE in combination with a nucleating agent which is extruded on to a paperboard substrate. The resulting substrate has sufficiently good water vapor barrier when properties that dry foods such as cereals do not require a bag or inner liner as a separate moisture barrier.

Abstract: Provided is a polypropylene film, and a method of making the film, the film comprising at least one core layer sandwiched between at least two skin layers, the layers comprising a core layer comprising polypropylene and within the range of from 20 wt % to 50 wt %, by weight of the materials in the core layer, of a propylene-?-olefin elastomer having within the range of from 5 wt % to 25 wt % ?-olefin derived units, by weight of the copolymer; and skin layers comprising one or more polymers having a melting point within the range of from 125° C. to 160° C., a Shore D Hardness within the range of from 55 to 70, and a Flexural Modulus of at least 600 MPa; wherein the film has a Haze value of less than 10%, the film being biaxially oriented but shrinkable substantially only in the MD.

Abstract: A recording material for electrophotographic printing methods from a base paper coated on both sides with synthetic resin and having a toner-receiving layer arranged on at least one side, containing a water-soluble or water-dispersible binder in the toner-receiving layer, preferably an ethylene-acrylate polymer or an ethylene-acrylate copolymer, a finely particulate inorganic pigment and an antistatic component, such that images using both liquid toners and dry toners can be produced with this recording material, identical in both appearance and haptics to silver halide photographs.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymer compositions, films, continues, closures, laminates can comprise a modified vinyl polymer said modified polymer having a moiety comprising a cyclodextrin compound. The cyclodextrin compound, locked into the polymer structure, can absorb impurities, permeants, or other undesirable volatile materials. The cooperation between the cyclodextrin grafted onto the thermoplastic polymer and the polymer structure can provide barrier properties to a film, web or other polymer structure. A permeant or a contaminant can be complexed or trapped within the polymer and held within the film or Web preventing the permeant or contaminant from passing into the interior of a container or enclosure.

Abstract: The present invention discloses films, papers, and fabrics (both woven and non-woven) that are more receptive to inks or dyes. These ink/dye receptive products are made by coating the surface of the film, paper, or fabric with certain acrylate polymers. These ink/dye receptive films, papers and fabrics have the ability to then be used in making laminated and coated products. The subject invention more specifically discloses an ink/dye receptive film which is comprised of a base film which is coated with an acrylate polymer, comprised of 1 weight percent to 20 weight percent repeat units of at least one unsaturated aliphatic olefin monomer containing from 4 to 30 carbon atoms.

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 hot melt adhesive composition includes at least a semi-crystalline copolymer of propylene and a polyethylene wax having a Brookfield viscosity of about 20 cP to 500 cP at 140° C., a density of about 0.95 g/cm3 to 0.99 g/cm3 between 23° C. and 25° C., and a Mettler drop point of about 110° C. to 135° C., wherein the composition is characterized by a effective set time of about 0.1 second to 5 seconds. Articles including the composition and methods of making articles including the composition are described.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing an electronic device having a first electronic component having a first terminal and a second electronic component having a second terminal, wherein the first electric component is electrically connected to the second electronic component by connecting the first terminal to the second terminal with solder, the method including: providing a resin layer having a flux action between the first terminal and the second terminal to obtain a laminate including the first electronic component, the second electronic component, and the resin layer, wherein a solder is provided on the first terminal or the second terminal; soldering the first terminal and the second terminal; and curing the resin layer while pressing the laminate with a pressurized fluid.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for preparing organic nano-particles comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a solution comprising an unsaturated polyester and/or a vinyl ester resin and a hydrophobic monomer; (b) dispersing the solution obtained in step (a) in an aqueous phase to form a stable emulsion where the aqueous phase is the continuous phase; and (c) using an initiator to cure the emulsion obtained in step (b) in the presence of a water soluble inhibitor to form a dispersion of nano-particles. The invention further provides organic nano-particles obtainable by the process according to the invention; various uses of said nano-particles; such as in paper, dye, toner and personal care compositions and topical medicaments comprising said nano-particles.

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 optical film material suitable for use in low curl or curl free optical film-to-paper laminates is provided. The inventive optical film material includes a light-transmitting polymeric optical spacer or carrier film that has a linear coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of less than about 25×10?6 mm/mm-° C. over the temperature range of from about 70 to about 160° C., or that is hygroscopic (e.g., has an ambient moisture absorption, measured as a percentage moisture content, similar to paper), or both. Also provided is an optical film-to-paper laminate (e.g., a micro-optic film-to-passport paper laminate) that demonstrates a reduction in (or elimination of) curl. The inventive laminate exhibits a maximum out-of-plane deformation of less than about 10%.

Abstract: Highly flexible finished wood laminate, formed by several substrates that include a transparent plastic film finish, a layer of pre-varnished sanded wood, a plastic film with corona treatment on both faces and a flexible substrate. It is easy to affix using glue on straight and shaped surfaces and even adapts to acute corners without cracking; manufacturing process for the laminate.

Abstract: A phase change material (PCM) composition comprises a blend of at least one fatty acid ester and at least one ethylene copolymer, wherein the ethylene copolymer comprises at least 28% of an at least one polar comonomer by weight, based on the weight of the ethylene copolymer. A film or sheet comprises or is produced from the PCM composition and the film or sheet can be a single layer or multilayer structure.

Abstract: A process to increase the resistance of paper board to hot penetrants using a sizing agent containing fatty acid anhydride, and an insolubilizing agent is disclosed. Additionally a composition useful to impart hot penetrant resistance is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a film including, in at least a part thereof, a layer comprising an ethylene-based resin, which is a copolymer of ethylene and an ?-olefin of 4 to 10 carbon atoms, and satisfies the following requirements (1) to (5) at the same time or an ethylene-based resin composition containing the resin; (I) the melt flow rate at 190° C. under a load of 2.16 kg is in the range of 0.1 to 50 g/10 min, (II) the density is in the range of 875 to 970 kg/m3, (III) the ratio of a melt tension at 190° C. to a shear viscosity at 200° C. and an angular velocity of 1.0 rad/sec is in the range of 1.00×10?4 to 9.00×10?4, (IV) the sum of the number of methyl branches and the number of ethyl branches, each number being based on 1000 carbon atoms and measured by 13C-NMR, is not more than 1.8, and (V) the zero shear viscosity [?0(P)] at 200° C. and the weight-average molecular weight (Mw) as measured by a GPC-viscosity detector method (GPC-VISCO) satisfy the following relational formula (Eq-1): 0.

Abstract: Methods for extrusion coating a substrate are provided. The methods comprise applying an extrusion coating composition to a surface of a substrate by extrusion coating. In these methods, the extrusion coating composition includes a polyolefin and an inorganic particulate material having an average particle size of no greater than 2 ?m and a particle loading of at least 20 weight percent, based on the total weight of polyolefin and the inorganic particulate material.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a shell includes the following steps. A diaphanous mold having a cavity is provided. A plastic layer is disposed on a surface of the cavity of the diaphanous mold. A glue layer is disposed on the plastic layer. A substrate is disposed on and contacting the glue layer. The glue layer is solidified such that the substrate is adhered on the plastic layer by the solidified glue layer. The shell which comprises the substrate, the glue layer, and the plastic layer is separated from the diaphanous mold.

Abstract: An article in the form of a packaging material having a water vapor transportation rate of about 500 g/m2/day or less. The packaging material has a paper substrate and a print-receptive layer which is positioned over the outer surface of the paper substrate. The packaging material also has a moisture barrier layer positioned over the print-receptive layer. The moisture barrier layer is formed from one or more energy-cured polymers. Also, methods for preparing these packaging materials, including printed packaging materials.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide an article comprising a substrate, wherein the substrate is extrusion coated with a composition comprising a multi-branched polypropylene having a g? of less than 1.00. In certain embodiments, the substrate is extrusion coated with a composition comprising a polypropylene material. Either the composition and/or the polypropylene material are represented by the equation: Vicat B [° C.]>?3.96·Cx [mol %]+86.85; wherein Vicat B is the heat resistance, according to ISO 306 (50 N), of the composition and/or the polypropylene material; and Cx is the comonomer content the composition and/or the polypropylene material.

Abstract: A substrate for coating on both sides with background layers containing photographic silver-halide, comprising at least one base paper with synthetic resin layers formed on both sides and functional layers on the sides of the synthetic resin layers facing away from the base paper, wherein the functional layers contain at least one water-soluble binding agent, a multivalent alcohol, a salt of an inorganic acid and synthetic resin particles for the production of photo books.

Abstract: A hot melt pressure-sensitive adhesive composition that includes thermoplastic polymer, tackifying agent, plasticizer oil, and from at least 5% by weight to about 25% by weight vegetable wax.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing floor panels comprising at least one layer containing wood/plastic composite (WPC) adjacent an upper surface of the panels includes the step of providing a granulate of WPC in which natural fibers are encapsulated in polymer plastics which has been colored to a desired color for the upper surface. To form a sheet, a layer of granulate is melted and pressed. If several layers are used, only the upper layer is colored. The sheet is finished to form one or more panels. The coloring is done to imitate natural materials at least on the upper surface of the panel. Additional features can be taken to improve the appearance of the upper surface.

Abstract: A cardboard cylinder for winding a heat-sensitive transfer image-receiving sheet having a receptive layer on one surface of a support around the cardboard cylinder, wherein an innermost surface of the cardboard cylinder is composed of a layer containing a polyolefin resin having a number average molecular weight of 12,000 or more in a proportion of at least 80% by mass based on the layer.

Abstract: An imageable article includes a backside filled resin layer bonded to a back side of a paper substrate. The backside filled resin layer includes: resin selected from the group consisting of low density polyethylene (LDPE), and a combination of low density polyethylene (LDPE) and high density polyethylene (HDPE); and a filler selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, zeolite, silica, talc, alumina, aluminum trihydrate (ATH), calcium silicate, kaolin, calcined clay, and combinations thereof. The backside filled resin layer further includes from approximately 3 weight % to approximately 60 weight % of the filler.

Abstract: Disclosed are single and multi-layer films having low haze and low density properties, comprising at least one polymeric layer and at least one density reduction agent, wherein the film has a haze ?35% and a density (D) of at least 1% lower than the density of the polymer. The density reduction agent may be added to, for example, a core layer, one or more tie layers, or a core layer and one or more tie layers. Processes for the manufacture of these films, and the use of these films as labels and packaging products are disclosed.