Abstract: Described is a polymeric coextruded multilayer web, the web comprising: at least two layers that are discontinuous in the cross-web direction, each layer comprising a plurality of distinct phases that are substantially continuous in the down-web direction; and at least one layer that is substantially continuous in both the cross-web and down-web directions; wherein said web has an x-axis that is in the cross-web direction of the web, a y-axis that is in the down-web direction of the web and a z-axis that is in the thickness direction of the web, and wherein the substantially continuous layer(s) lacks weld lines in the y-z plane of the web.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented thermoplastic structure including a low density core layer formed from polypropylene, highly crystalline polypropylene or high density polyethylene, and outer layers formed from highly crystalline polypropylene or high density polyethylene. The thickness of the core layer is about 60 to about 95% of the overall thickness of the structure. The stiffness of the structure in the machine direction is in a range from about 0.015 to about 0.15 pound force-centimeters.

Abstract: A low dielectric constant film having silicon-carbon bonds and dielectric constant of about 3.0 or less, preferably about 2.5 or less, is provided. The low dielectric constant film is deposited by reacting a cyclic organosilicon compound and an aliphatic organosilicon compound with an oxidizing gas while applying RF power. The carbon content of the deposited film is between about 10 and about 30 atomic percent excluding hydrogen atoms, and is preferably between about 10 and about 20 atomic percent excluding hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: A multi-layered pouch capable of holding pharmaceutical related items. The pouch includes first and second sides engaged along a plurality of extending and interconnected edges thereof and in order to define a hermetically sealed interior for holding the items. Each of the sides exhibits a multi-layered construction including an outer high density polymer film, coated with a clay material, a lower density polymer film secured to an exposed side of the high density polymer film, a metal foil layer secured to an exposed inner facing side of the lower density film, and a sealant resin layer secured to an exposed facing side of the foil layer. In use, the pouch exhibits tear resistant properties and such as which prevents a child from biting into and opening the pouch.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising (A) an elastomeric copolymer which comprises styrene monomeric units and diene monomeric units, and (B) a copolymer which comprises styrene monomeric units and (meth)acrylate monomeric units, which has a saturated water absorption of 0.8% or less at a temperature of 60° C. and a relative humidity of 90%, a flexural modulus of at least 1,800 MPa, a notched Izod impact strength of at least 2 kJ/m2, a total light transmittance of at least 85% and a haze value of 5% or less when providing a sheet having a thickness of 2 mm, and a Vicat softening point of at least 90° C. This resin composition can suitably be used as a base material of a sheet for a screen which has good transparency, suffers from less deformation such as warp or deflection, and is hardly cracked or chipped.

Abstract: A base film for medical adhesive tape is described, which is obtained by laminating, over one side or both sides of layer A composed of amorphous polyolefin, layer B composed of a polypropylene-based resin. A medical adhesive tape equipped with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on at least one side of the base film for medical adhesive tape; an adhesive plaster obtained by rolling the medical adhesive tape having the base film equipped with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer; and a first-aid adhesive tape comprising the medical adhesive tape having the base film equipped with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a liquid-absorbing pad disposed in a central region of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer are also described.

Abstract: The invention provides a container such as a bottle or flask, made heterogeneously from a material with a barrier effect and a polymer material, characterised in that the material with a barrier effect is an amorphous carbon material with a polymer tendency which is applied as a coating on a substrate of polymer material.

Abstract: A polyolefin base resin composition (A) comprising [I] a 1-butene base polymer in an amount of 1 to 99% by weight, [II] a propylene base resin in an amount of 99 to 1% by weight and a nucleus-forming agent in an amount of 10 ppm or more, wherein [I] the 1-butene base polymer satisfies the requirements of a melting point, a stereospecific index, a molecular weight distribution and a weight average molecular weight. The polyolefin base resin composition (A) provides a film which is excellent in a flexibility and an impact resistance and which rises in a crystal stabilizing rate, and the multilayer laminate in which at least one of outermost layers is constituted from a polyolefin resin composition (B) provides a multilayer film which is improved in a low temperature heat sealing property and a hot tacking property making the best use of an excellent characteristic of crystalline polyolefin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated extruded resin sheet comprising a methyl methacrylate resin produced by laminating resin layers (B) on both surfaces of a resin layer (A) by a multilayer-extrusion molding method, the resin layer (A) being made by dispersing uniformly 0 to 50 parts by weight of rubber-like polymer into 100 parts by weight of a methyl methacrylate resin, and the resin layer (B) being made by dispersing uniformly 1 to 50 parts by weight of an insoluble methyl methacrylate resin particle having a weight-average particles size of 1 to 100 um into 100 parts by weight of a base resin comprising 100 parts by weight of a methyl methacrylate resin and 0 to 70 parts by weight of rubber-like polymer. The laminated extruded resin sheet of the present invention provides a molder article having smaller bias of thickness in secondary thermoforming.

Abstract: Provided is a polypropylene-based multilayer wrap film comprising (A) a surface layer containing a first composition comprising 50 to 80 wt. % of (S1) a crystalline polypropylene-based resin and 20 to 50 wt. % of (S2) at least one softener selected from amorphous or low-crystalline propylene-?-olefin copolymers and butene-1 polymers, and based on 100 parts by weight of the first composition, 5 to 15 parts by weight of (S3) a hydrogenated terpene resin and 10 to 20 parts by weight of (S4) an aliphatic hydrocarbon which is liquid at normal temperature, and (B) a core layer which is adjacent to the surface layer and contains 80 to 98 wt. % of (C1) a crystalline polypropylene-based resin and 2 to 20 wt. % of (C2) an aliphatic hydrocarbon which is liquid at normal temperature.

Abstract: A multilayered film comprising five layers in which the first, third and fifth layers are made of an ethylene.?-olefin copolymer having a density of 0.930 to 0. 950 g/cm3 and the second and fourth layers are made of a mixed resin comprising 35 to 55% by weight of polypropylene having a density of 0.900 to 0.930 g/cm3, 40 to 60% by weight of ethylene.?-olefin elastomer having a density of 0.860 to 0.900 g/cm3, and 2 to 8% by weight of high-density polyethylene having a density of 0.955 to 0.970 g/cm3; and a container made of the film (bag for infusion fluid, etc.). The multilayered film and the container are useful in medical applications.

Abstract: A laminar structure is disclosed that comprises a tacky mastic at least partially in contact with a ultra-violet (UV) light and moisture barrier. The structure can be employed for protecting a wide range of substrates such as wood, metal, concrete, cement, among other substrates. The structure can be cut or shaped into a virtually unlimited array of configurations. A release layer can be applied onto at least a portion of one or more sides of the structure. The release layer can be removed from the structure prior to applying the structure onto the substrate to be protected. Once applied the structure can protect the substrate from moisture, UV, microbial and animal attack.

Abstract: An undercoat composition comprises a film-forming synthetic resin and contains a non-volatile acidic aromatic polar organic compound in free acid or salt form, which compound facilitates the removal by a stripping composition of a top coat paint which is subsequently applied over the undercoat. A top coat composition for applying as the outer coating on a substrate comprises a film-forming synthetic resin having functional groups and a curing agent for crosslinking the synthetic resin and contains a non-volatile acidic aromatic polar organic compound in free acid or salt form, which compound facilitates the removal of the cured top coat by a stripping composition from a cured undercoat of similar composition which does not contain the said acidic aromatic polar organic compound.

Abstract: This invention provides a water-based composition suitable for use on polyester-based substrates for increasing adhesion between the substrate and a topcoat or overcoat. The composition comprises: (1) a latex polymer formed from the polymerization of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of bicyclic alkyl (meth)acrylates and aromatic (meth)acrylates and at least one monomer which imparts to the polymer the ability to be crosslinked; (2) a water soluble or water dispersible polymer selected from the group consisting of acrylate-based resins, sulfonated polyester-based resins and combinations thereof; and (3) a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for coating a material surface, comprising the steps of: (a) applying to the material surface a tie layer comprising a polyionic material; (b) covalently binding a bifunctional compound comprising an ethylenically unsaturated double b3nd to the tie layer; and (c) graft polymerizing a hydrophilic monomer onto the compound comprising the ethylenically unsaturated double bond. The coated articles that are obtainable by the process of the invention have desirable characteristics regarding adherences to the substrate, durability, hydrophilicity, wettability, biocompatibility and permeability and are thus useful for the manufacture of biomedical articles such as ophthalmic devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isotactic polypropylene obtained by metallocene catalysis, onto which is grafted a functional monomer. The invention also relates to a composition which may form part of the composition of a coextrusion binder. This composition according to the invention comprises isotactic polypropylene obtained by metallocene catalysis, grafted and then optionally diluted with at least one polyolefin (C1) and/or in at least one polymer of elastomeric nature (D). The invention also relates to a multilayer structure comprising a layer (L) comprising the above binder, and, directly attached thereto, a layer (E): which is polar, nitrogenous or oxygenated, such as a layer of polyamide resin, of ethylene/saponified vinyl acetate copolymer (EVOH) or of polyester; or of a mineral oxide deposited on a polymer such as polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or EVOH; or which is metallic or metalloplastic.

Abstract: A barrier laminate useful for the formation of orange juice and citrus beverage cartons is provided. The laminate provides a skin coat of a MDPE which provides a barrier to water vapor transmission through the laminate. The reduced water vapor flow decreases the bulge rate of the resulting carton.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sealant film having at least two layers including a base layer (X) and a sealant layer (Y) as essential constituents, the base layer (X) comprising a resin composition (AA) which comprises 50 to 98% by weight of a polyolefin resin (A) and 2 to 50% by weight of a tackifier (B), the sealant layer (Y) comprising a polyolefin resin composition (BB), wherein the polyolefin resin (A) is an ethylene polymer (A1) and/or a propylene polymer (A2). Since the sealant film has an excellent balance between heat-sealing properties and easy peel properties, it does not suffer angel hair (nappy phenomenon) even at a lower sealing strength and has good appearance after peeling. The film can be favorably used for forming a food packaging container.

Abstract: A decorative sheet formed by coating a surface of an acrylic resin sheet having a coefficient of kinetic friction with respect to a flat glass plate in the range of 0.2 to 0.9 and a glass transition temperature of 80° C. or below with a pattern layer is inserted in a female mold and a male mold of an injection mold, the decorative sheet is clamped to the female mold, the female and the male mold are joined together to form a cavity in the injection mold, a fluid resin is injected into the cavity so as to fill up the cavity, the resin filling up the cavity is solidified in a sheet-decorated molding having a surface coated with the decorative sheet, the injection mold is opened and the sheet-decorated molding is ejected from the female mold.

Abstract: Multilayer blow molded containers, which comprise a layer of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) having an ethylene content of 5 to 60% by mol and a degree of saponification of 85% or more and a layer of a resin composition (B), characterized in that the resin composition (B) comprises 1 to 40% by weight of a thermoplastic resin (b1) having at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of boron-containing groups that are convertible to a boronic acid group in the presence of water and a boronic acid group (hereinafter, referred to as a boron-containing functional group), and 60 to 99% by weight of polypropylene (b2), exhibit excellent gas-barrier properties, have good interlayer adhesion, have excellent thermal stability, and are low in production cost.

Abstract: Uses of syndiotactic/atactic block polypropylene are provided in which the molecular weight thereof is preferably at least 120kD. The syndiotactic/atactic block polypropylene may be used as a polypropylene modifier, a component in an adhesive composition, a shock absorber component, a waterproof membrane component, a packaging film or component thereof, a shapable composition component, and an acoustic absorbent material component, a composition for moulding into a footwear component, a bitumen modifier, a compatibiliser, an emulgator or an emulsifier, as a viscosity improver, and as a spilled oil absorber.

Abstract: A film includes a core layer including a homogeneous random alpha-olefin/cyclic olefin copolymer; and first and second outer layers including an olefinic polymer; the film having Young's modulus between about 50,000 and about 200,000 psi, free shrink between about 10% and about 80% at 240° F., and shrink tension of less than about 400 psi, or a shrink force of between about 20 and about 180 grams, at 240° F. First and second intermediate layers including an ethylene copolymer having a melt index less than about 2 g/10 minutes can be optionally included. Alternatively, a film includes a core layer including an ethylene copolymer having melt index less than about 2 g/10 minutes; first and second intermediate layers including a homogeneous random alpha-olefin/cyclic olefin copolymer; and first and second outer layers including an olefinic polymer; the film having properties as disclosed above.

Abstract: This invention relates to the laminated material for food packaging, and its manufacturing process. The laminated material (10) consists of the quality keeping intermediate layer (12) laminated inside the paper core layer (11) and the core layer and the heat sealable innermost layer (13). The quality keeping intermediate layer comprises of an extrusion coatable blend polymer consisting of polymer component A 50-95% of nylon-MXD6 or EVOH and, polymer component B 5-50% of nylon 6, nylon 6, the blends or PET. The quality keeping intermediate layer is extruded and laminated directly in the core layer, the innermost layer contains at least the linear low density polyethylene which has a narrow molecular weight distribution, and has the properties parameter of mean density of 0.910-0.925, 100-122 degrees C. peak melting point, melt flow index of 5-20, swelling ratio (SR) of 1.4-1.6, and 5-50 micrometer layer thickness.

Abstract: A method of making a multilayer film is provided, including the steps of forming a core layer of a polypropylene film, monoaxially orienting the core layer in a first direction, and providing at least one multilayer cap layer to at least one side of the core layer to provide a multilayer film. The cap layer includes a non-crystallizable, amorphous polyester layer having a sufficient proportion of a non-crystallizable, amorphous polyester to render the amorphous polyester layer non-crystallizable and a first tie layer interposed between the polyester layer and the core layer, the first tie layer including an adhesive. The multilayer film is then oriented in a second direction transverse to the first direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming a gasket seal or transition fitting affixed to one of two parts to be joined in a gasketed joint by use of the gasket. The method includes the step of providing a mold having a walled mold cavity of the shape desired for the gasket, at least one wall of the mold cavity being a junction surface of the one part and the remaining walls of the mold cavity being formed in a mold piece. The mold is closed by placing the mold piece over the junction surface of the one part to establish the mold cavity as a closed generally toroidal volume. Then a molten gasket-forming thermoplastic material is injected into the mold cavity to form the gasket, the thermoplastic material including a bonding agent for establishing an adhesive bond between the junction surface and the gasket. The thermoplastic material is cooled to solidify the gasket and affix it to the junction surface and the mold piece is removed away from the junction surface.

Abstract: An adhesive composition that includes a) an emulsion that includes a multi-stage polymer that includes a first stage polymer having a Tg from ?20° C. to 90° C. and including from about 0.5% by weight to about 3% by weight latent crosslinking monomer based on the first stage monomer weight, and a second stage polymer having a Tg from 40° C. to 140° C., the second stage polymer being different from the first stage polymer, b) formaldehyde-based crosslinking agent, and c) catalyst, the composition being capable of passing the DIN EN 204 Test Method.

Abstract: A multi-layer packaging film is provided having at least four layers arranged in sequence comprising: (1) a heat-sealing first layer comprising at least 50% by weight of a copolymer of propene, and at least one ?-olefin selected from the group consisting of ethylene, butene-1, methylpentene-1, hexene-1, octene-1, decene-1 and mixtures thereof, said copolymer having a propene content of at least 60 wt. %, a Tm between about 100° C. and about 145° C., a Mw/Mn of between 1 and 5, and n-hexane extractables of less than 4 wt. %; (2) second and fourth layers each comprising (a) at least 10 wt. % of a first copolymer of ethylene and at least one C4-C8 ?-olefin, said copolymer having a density of from 0.900 to 0.915 g/cm3 and a melt index of less than 2 dg/min., (b) at least 10 wt. % of a second copolymer of ethylene with from 4 to 18 wt. % of a vinyl ester, alkyl acrylate, acrylic or methacrylic acid, and (c) from 0 to 60 wt.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions useful for bonding fluoropolymer to substantially non-fluorinated polymer. The compositions of the invention comprise a substantially non-fluorinated polymer or a mixture of said polymers, a base, and a crown ether catalyst. Another aspect of the invention is an article comprising the above composition adhered to a fluoropolymer and methods of making said article.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of controlling the puncturability, and optionally the sealability (the ability of a film to conform around a puncturing object) and resealability (the ability of a film to close a hole made by a puncturing object), of polymeric films. Systems comprising a film and puncturing object are also disclosed. Puncturability is controlled by achieving targeted levels of the friction between the film and a puncturing object, the film's flexural rigidity, the film's recovering stress, and the film's elongation at break.

Abstract: A foil-decorating sheet (4) comprised by a laminated film of two or more kinds of films which is to be set in an injection mold (5, 6) for being integrally bonded to a surface of a molding resin (10), wherein after a foil-decorating is made, a bonding surface-side film (3) of the laminated film which is bonded to the molding resin (10) has a peel strength of not less than 1 kgf/inch width at least at an interface between the surface film (3) of the laminated film bonded to the molding resin (10) and the molding resin (10), and wherein at least a transparent acrylic film (1) is laminated on the bonding surface-side film (3) bonded to the molding resin, with a decorative layer (2) formed between the bonding surface-side film (3) bonded to the molding resin and the acrylic film (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminated material characterized in that, in the laminated material wherein a polyolefinic thermoplastic elastomer(B) containing an oily softening agent is laminated on the surface layer comprising a polyolefinic thermoplastic elastomer(A) containing an oily softening agent, the ratio(a) of the oily softening agent to the amorphous component(or to the total of the amorphous component and polyethylene if polyethylene is incorporated) in the thermoplastic elastomer(A) and the ratio(b) of the oily softening agent to the amorphous component(or to the total of the amorphous component and polyethylene if polyethylene is incorpirated) in the thermoplastic elastomer(B) satisfy the following requisites; ratio(a)?ratio(b), ratio(a)=5 to 200 wt. %, and ratio(b)=5 to 200 wt. %, and relates to a glass-run channel, and a roof molding, side molding and window molding for automobiles comprising the laminated material.

Abstract: A water-based coating composition suitable for preparing hydrophilic surfaces on various articles is provided which includes a supporting polymer having functional moieties capable of undergoing crosslinking reactions, said supporting polymer soluble in or emulsified in an aqueous based medium; and a hydrophilic polymer, said hydrophilic polymer associated with the supporting polymer. The composition is characterized in that, when crosslinked at the functional moieties, the supporting polymer forms a three-dimensional network which substantially minimizes disassociation of the hydrophilic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is the apparatus and method for producing a plastic sheet having a pattern produced in a layer therein. The plastic sheet is a single layer sheet or a multi-layer sheet. The pattern is produced by mixing two or more plastic extrudants together in a mixer. The pattern is visible in the layer containing the two or more plastic extrudants because an at least one of the plastic extrudants is at least partially transparent. The mixer used to produce the pattern includes a housing having an end configured to expel the mixture of the two or more extrudants through a plurality of outlets. The mixer further comprises a rotatable shaft and at least one projection coupled to the shaft and rotatable with the shaft, the at least one projection configured to orient the mixture of the two or more extrudants relative to the plurality of outlets in the housing. The mixer further comprising a thrust bearing configured to couple an end of the shaft to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of a resin selected from the group consisting of polypropylenes and copolymers composed mainly of propylene, (b) 5 to 350 parts by weight of a resin selected from the group consisting of polyethylenes and copolymers composed mainly of ethylene, the resin having been prepared using a single site catalyst, and (c) 5 to 200 parts by weight of an ionomer resin or its ester. The present thermoplastic resin composition is excellent in mechanical properties and heat bonding property to various resins, and causes no bleeding-out of softening agents, thereby the softness of the shaped articles obtained from the composition can be easily controlled. The present invention also provides a laminated article comprising a layer of the resin composition .

Abstract: Compositions of elastoplastic ionomeric polymers having hardness below 92 points Shore A. comprising polar elastomers (10-45 wt. %), such as polyacrylic and nitrile rubbers, apolar crystalline polyolefins (15-40 wt. %) and elastoplastic polyolefins (25-75 wt. %). These compositions are used for making single-layer and multilayer laminar products that can be bonded by radio-freqeuncy welding, and manufactured articles possessing antistatic properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is an integral film comprising a transparent polymeric substrate having a surface bearing polymeric beads, wherein the swell ratio, the size, and the laydown of the beads are selected so as to provide both a one sided static friction coefficient of not more than 0.68 and an internal haze value of not more than 0.1. The film provides an improved combination of slip and optical properties.

Abstract: A wrap film comprising a thermoplastic resin composition and having a longitudinal direction elongation at break of less than 100% and a longitudinal direction strength at 5% elongation of 150 cN/10 mm or less is disclosed. The thermoplastic resin composition comprises a polypropylene resin and at least one resin having a flexural modulus of 100 MPa or less selected from an ethylene-propylene rubber and an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer having 4 or more carbon atoms in the ?-olefin unit.

Abstract: A construction product made from an extrudable composition formed into various shapes for use in deck-building systems and other applications is disclosed. The extrudable composition prepared from polyethylene polymeric compounds, such as HDPE, and mixed with a mineral such as fiberglass, mineral wool or sand, along with a pigment, has sufficient strength and other advantageous properties to be useful for those construction applications.

Abstract: Laminates include a thermoplastic substrate layer, a clear coat layer, and a tie layer. The tie layer most preferably includes an adhesive-enhancing effective amount of a branched or linear styrenic block copolymer which adhesively bonds the substrate and clear coat layers one to another. Advantageously, the tie layer includes a blend of the styrenic block copolymer and a tackifier resin, preferably a terpene resin. The laminate may be employed to manufacture a variety of shaped articles, most preferably automotive trim components.

Abstract: A polymer blend suitable for use in automotive floor covering applications includes 100 parts by weight of a radial block copolymer having the general formula (AB)nBA, wherein n is greater than 1, each block A is a monoalkenyl arene polymer block and each block B is an elastomeric conjugated diene polymer block; from about 5 to about 200 parts by weight of a mineral oil; and from about 5 to about 300 parts by weight of a 1-olefin polymer. The resulting polymer blend may be formed into sheet materials which are recyclable, and which may exhibit low gloss and excellent tactility similar to vulcanized rubber. Further, the polymer blends of this invention may exhibit excellent grain retention, abrasion resistance, heat stability, and ultraviolet light stability.

Abstract: A multilayer film structure having at least two layers wherein the first layer comprises poly(ethylene) having a density range from about 0.93 g/cc to 0.97 g/cc; and a second layer comprising poly(ethylene) having a density range from 0.89 g/cc to 0.93 g/cc wherein the second layer is capable of forming a heat seal. The multilayer film structure is capable of being laminated to another film structure or a packaging film component. The packages of the present invention are useful for the packaging of flowable materials.

Abstract: A clear polymeric label including a delaminatable mask layer is provided. The label includes a non-cavitated mask layer having a first side that is suitable for forming a cohesive bond with an adhesive, preferably a water-based adhesive. The cohesive bond between the first side of the mask layer and the adhesive is grater than the cohesive bond between the second side of the mask layer and its adjacent layer, whereby attempted removal of the label results in separation of the mask layer, which remains attached to the container, and masks the adhesive.

Abstract: Printable, coated plastic substrates are disclosed. Plastic substrates are preferably films substrates, which are coated with a printable coating composition layer which comprises: an anionic acrylic polymer; and epoxy acrylate in an amount sufficient to improve ink adhesion in said coating composition. The anionic acrylic polymer can be cross-linked to an extent sufficient to improve the resistance of said coating to isopropyl alcohol and/or hot water, using a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a powder coating composition, which can ensure excellent smoothness, scratch resistance, water resistance and humidity resistance, when formed into a thin film, and a coating film forming method. The powder coating composition contains an epoxy group-containing vinyl copolymer (A) having a glass transition temperature of 40° C. or higher and a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 to 2,500, an epoxy group-containing vinyl copolymer (B) having a glass transition temperature of 0° C. or lower, and a polycarboxylic acid (C). 30 to 90% by weight of a polymerization unit of the epoxy group-containing vinyl copolymer (B) originates in a methacrylic acid alkyl ester (b-1) which has an alkyl group having 8 or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention provides an olefin-based block copolymer that has an olefin block that is substantially saturated and at least one (poly)ester or (poly)ether block. The olefin-based block copolymer of the invention can be prepared by reacting a liquid hydroxyl-functional, saturated or substantially saturated olefin polymer with a chain-extension reagent that is reactive with hydroxyl groups and will polymerize in a head-to-tail arrangement of monomer units. The olefin-based block copolymer of the invention can be used to prepare an adhesion promoter that provides excellent adhesion of subsequent coating layers to olefinic substrates like TPO and superior properties as compared to previously used adhesion promoters containing chlorinated polyolefins.

Abstract: Adhesives useful for adhering fluoropolymers are provided. The adhesives are a blend of linear low density polyethylene, ethylene polymer plastomer, polyolefin elastomer and modified polyolefin having acid or acid derivative functionality. Composite fluoropolymer/adhesive structures are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relate to the use of a multi-layer polypropylene film as an in-mold label used in a blow molding methods. According to the invention, the label film is laid inside the hollow mold of a blow molding machine, comprises an inner protective layer that faces the receptacle to be molded, and comprises an outer protective layer that is in contact with the hollow mold, whereby the inner protective layer has a roughness Rz of at least 3.5 ?m.

Abstract: A sheet excellent in mechanical performance such as folding endurance is provided. A sheet having a substrate layer using an impact-resistant styrene type resin containing 2 to 15 wt % of rubber particles having a peak at less than 2 um and an impact-resistant styrene type resin containing 0.2 to 10 wt % of rubber particles having a peak at 2 &mgr;m or more in a distribution of volume-based particle diameters, or a sheet having a substrate layer comprising an impact-resistant styrene type resin (A) containing 10 to 15 wt % of rubber having a volume average particle diameter of from 0.5 &mgr;m to 1.5 &mgr;m and an impact-resistant styrene type resin (B) containing 5 to 10 wt % of rubber having a volume average particle diameter of from 2.0 &mgr;m to 3.0 &mgr;m wherein (A) is from 50 to 95 wt % and (B) is from 5 to 50 wt % on the basis of the total amount of both components, and a surface layer formed on at least its one surface, is provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a die-cuttable, biaxially stretch-oriented monolayer film comprising a polyethylene having a density of about 0.940 g/cm3 or less, a propylene polymer or copolymer, or mixtures thereof, wherein the tensile modulus of the film in the machine direction is greater than the tensile modulus in the cross direction, the tensile modulus of the film in the cross direction is about 150,000 psi or less, and the film is free of copolymers of ethylene with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or ester. Die-cuttable, stretch-oriented multilayer films also are described comprising the above films as a base layer, and a thermoplastic polymer skin layer bonded to the upper surface of the base layer. The biaxially oriented monolayer and multilayer films are useful in particular in preparing adhesive containing labelstock for use in adhesive labels.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a film forming binder of