Abstract: A resin composition suitable for forming a film excellent in transparency, weatherability, hardness, shock resistance, bending-fracturing resistance, and moldability; and a film excellent in weatherability even when laminated on a molded body comprising a PVC resin composition containing a plasticizer is provided. The film having the above characteristics can be obtained by making a methacrylic resin composition into a film, the methacrylic resin composition comprising a methacrylic resin composition (C) obtained by polymerizing a methacrylate polymer (A) obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture mainly composed of alkyl methacrylate in the presence of acrylic crosslinked elastic particles (B) obtained by copolymerizing a monomer mixture mainly composed of alkyl acrylate and a polyfunctional monomer with two or more non-conjugated double bonds per a molecule; and being copolymerized with 0.01 to 50 parts by weight of an ultraviolet absorber represented by the general formula (1).

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer with a low coefficient of friction and a composite structure made therefrom. The composite structure can include a first piece comprising a thermoplastic vulcanizate component and a second piece at least partially adhered to the first piece. The thermoplastic vulcanizate component includes an at least partially crosslinked rubber, a COF modifier, and a propylene-based copolymer that has (i) 60 wt % or more units derived from propylene, (ii) isotactically arranged propylene derived sequences and (iii) a heat of fusion less than 45 J/g. The second piece includes an EPDM thermoset based component that comprises one or more thermoset ethylene copolymer rubbers.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a resin composition suitable for adhering a layer of a base material, such as polyolefins, and a layer of a barrier resin, such as ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymers. The object is achieved by a resin composition (A) including: a thermoplastic resin (a1) having functional groups of at least one kind selected from the group consisting of a boronic acid group and boron-containing groups capable of being converted into a boronic acid group in the presence of water, a polyolefin (a2) not having the functional groups, and a thermoplastic elastomer (a3) not having the functional groups, wherein the thermoplastic resin (a1) is contained 1 to 20 parts by mass and the thermoplastic elastomer (a3) is contained 3 to 50 parts by mass in terms of 100 parts by mass of the polyolefin (a2).

Abstract: This disclosure relates to multi-layer films having improved peel strength properties and comprising a core layer and a first tie layer made from at least 5 wt % of a grafted propylene-based polymer. Optionally, the multi-layer film may have one or more skin layers, and/or a second tie layer.

Abstract: To provide a resin composition comprising an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) having an ethylene content of from 15 to 65 mol % and a degree of saponification of 95 mol % or more, a phosphoric acid salt (B) which can form a hydrate, and a dispersing agent (C), wherein the dispersing agent (C) comprises at least one species selected from the group consisting of aliphatic acid salts, glycerol aliphatic acid esters and aliphatic acid amides, the resin composition comprises (A) and (B) in amounts of from 50 to 99 parts by weight and from 1 to 50 parts by weight, respectively, based on 100 parts by weight of (A) and (B) in total, and the resin composition comprises (C) in an amount of from 1 to 20 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of (B). This resin composition excels in gas barrier property and also in moisture resistance at high temperatures and high humidities. Therefore, it is suitable for food packaging containers to be retorted.

Abstract: Multilayer structures useful as a backsheet for an electronic device, e.g., a photovoltaic cell, comprise (A) a top layer comprising a polyolefin resin, e.g., ethylene vinyl acetate, and having a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface, (B) a tie layer comprising an adhesive, e.g., an ethylene glycidyl methacrylate, having a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface, the top facial surface in adhering contact with the bottom facial surface of the top layer, and (C) a bottom layer comprising a polyolefin having at least one melting peak greater than 125° C., e.g., a polypropylene, and having a top facial layer and a bottom facial surface, the top facial surface in adhering contact with the bottom facial surface of the tie layer.

Abstract: There is provided a multi-layered thermally conductive sheet having superior thermal conductivity and flame retardancy as well as superior handleability and adhesion even without using any of a halogen-containing flame retardant, red phosphorous, and silicone resin. The sheet includes a first acrylic thermally conductive sheet layer, and a second acrylic thermally conductive sheet layer disposed on one or both surfaces of the first layer. The first layer has an Asker C hardness of 60 or more and is obtained by curing a composition containing a metal hydrate at a content of 10% by volume or more, and the second layer has an Asker C hardness of 50 or less and is obtained by curing a composition containing a metal hydrate at a content of 5% by volume or more. The first layer has half or less thickness with respect to thickness of the whole sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to new processes for the preparation of antireflective coatings and coated substrates, as well as articles produced by these processes. These coatings can include one or more layers made of materials which form nano-structured and/or nano-porous surfaces. The process can include applying a cross-linkable hard coat to a substrate, partially curing or cross-linking the hard coat, and then applying a second coat carried by a solvent or mixture of solvents capable of swelling the partially cured hard coat. The second coat is then cross-linked and grafted to the hard coat to produce a durable coated substrate with antireflective properties.

Abstract: A multi-layer nanocomposite material includes a first layer of a first polymeric material and a second layer of nanocomposite material. The nanocomposite material includes a second polymeric material and a nanofiller material exfoliated therewithin. The second layer is established on the first layer, or the first layer is established on the second layer. The multi-layer nanocomposite material exhibits enhanced physical properties and enhanced ductility due to the improved stress dissipation of the secondary layers during impact.

Abstract: A laminate film including a first polyolefin layer comprising of a blend of 50-95% ethylene-propylene copolymer and 50-5% ethylene polar terpolymer with a polar polymer layer on one side of said first polyolefin resin-containing layer is disclosed. The laminate film could further have additional layers such as a second polyolefin resin-containing layer, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: An ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition excellent in neck-in reduction, stretching properties and further, gas barrier properties and a multilayer structure using the same, are disclosed. The ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition of the present invention is the blend of two or more ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymers and at least one of the copolymers has the following structural unit (1). (wherein X represents any binding chain excluding an ether bond, each of R1 to R4 represents independently any substituent and n represents 0 or 1). Preferably, the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer having the structural unit (1) is obtained by hydrolyzing of a copolymer of 3,4-diacyloxy-1-butene, a vinyl ester monomer and ethylene.

Abstract: Adhesive blends suitable for use as tie-layer adhesives for a variety of substrates used in multi-layer film and sheet constructions are provided. The adhesive blends contain a polyolefin base resin, a functionalized polyolefin and a propylene elastomer containing isotactic propylene crystallinity.

Abstract: A multilayer film comprises first, second, and third layers. The second layer is directly adhered to the first and third layers. The first layer comprises at least about 40 wt % of one or more modified polyamides. The second layer comprises at least about 40 wt % of one or more unmodified polyamides. The third layer comprises at least about 40 wt % of one or more selected tie polymers. The film may comprise one or more UV light absorbers. The film has good intra-film bond strength.

Abstract: A hydrogenated norbornene ring-open polymer obtained by hydrogenating 80% or more of main-chain carbon-carbon double bonds of a ring-open polymer which is obtained by ring-opening polymerization of 2-norbornene is disclosed. The hydrogenated norbornene ring-open polymer has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) determined by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) of 50,000 to 200,000, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of 1.5 to 10.0, and a melting point of 110 to 145° C.

Abstract: A multilayer polymer film comprising at least one core layer disposed between two skin layers, wherein at least one of the core layers, one of the skin layers, or both one of the core layers and one of the skin layers comprises a saturated organic fatty amide (SOFA) slip agent. A multilayer polymer film comprising an effective amount of a SOFA slip agent in at least one core layer such that the film exhibits blocking of equal to or less than about 75 grams. A method of packaging a product comprising providing a package fabricated from such films and placing the product in the package, wherein loose dust is not applied to the exterior of the package to reduce blocking. A method for the reduction of the presence of wax on the surface of a multilayer polymer film comprising adding a SOFA slip agent to a core layer of the film.

Abstract: The present invention provides articles comprising a thermoformable composite comprising: a core comprising a renewable polymer having: (a) a Ts value of up to about 90° C.; and (b) a heat distortion index of up to about 90° C.; and a heat-resistant outer layer substantially surrounding the core and comprising a heat-resistant polymer having: (a) a Ts of greater than about 60° C.; and (b) a heat distortion index of greater than about 50° C.; wherein the renewable polymer comprises at least about 60% by weight of the composite, and wherein the heat-resistant polymer has a Ts value and heat distortion index greater than that of the renewable polymer. The present invention also provides methods for coextruding the heat-resistant polymer outer layer and renewable polymer core to provide a thermoformable composite.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat shrinkable multilayer film obtained by at least uniaxially stretching a multilayer film which comprises outer layers mainly composed of a block copolymer resin (a) composed of a vinyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene monomer, and an intermediate layer mainly composed of a resin (c) wherein a component made from a rubber elastic body (b) is contained in the form of dispersed particles in a continuous phase of a styrene polymer which is composed of a vinyl aromatic monomer and an n-butyl acrylate. The rubber elastic body (b) is a block copolymer composed of 20-45% by weight of a vinyl aromatic monomer and 80-55% by weight of a conjugated diene monomer, and the rubber elastic body (b) content in the resin (c) is 3-20% by weight. The resin composition of the continuous phase of the resin (c) is composed of 78-93% by weight of a vinyl aromatic monomer and 22-7% by weight of an n-butyl acrylate, and the resin (c) has a Vicat softening temperature of 60-85° C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film comprising a polyolefin-containing base layer with at least 1 weight percent recycled polyolefin material comprises polyhydroxy amino ether polymer (PHAE) and an amount of compatibilizing agent such that the laminate film has a gel count of less than 15 gels/80 in2. The laminate film could have an optional tie-layer which could comprise PHAE adhered to one side; the polypropylene film contains an amount of reprocessed PHAE-containing film and a compatibilizing agent to reduce significantly or eliminate visual defects such as gels, voids, etc. The use of the compatibilizing agent with the reprocessed PHAE also aids in improving subsequent biaxial film orientation and maintains film properties. The film of the embodiments of the invention has excellent appearance and aesthetic properties and can be suitable for transparent, white opaque, or metallized film applications depending on formulation.

Abstract: An interlayer film for laminated glass with sound-absorbing properties contains at least two individual films, wherein the first individual film comprises a polyvinyl acetal with a portion of polyvinyl acetate groups of 0.1 to 11 mol % and a second individual film comprises a polyvinyl acetal with a portion of polyvinyl acetate groups of between 5 and 8 mol %.

Abstract: A primary object of the present invention is to provide a multilayer heat-shrinkable styrene-based film that makes it possible, even when the film is transparent, to confirm that the film is correctly applied on a drink bottle and the like as a label. The present invention provides a heat-shrinkable styrene-based film having at least one layer containing a styrene-based resin containing a copolymer b1 of 98 to 40% by weight vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon and 2 to 60% by weight aliphatic unsaturated carboxylic acid ester, and/or a block copolymer b2 of 70 to 85% by weight vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon and 15 to 30% by weight conjugated diene hydrocarbon, and a fluorescent brightening agent in an amount of 100 to 2,000 weight ppm with respect to the total weight of the styrene-based resin. The present invention also provides a heat-shrinkable film having a three-layer structure containing front and back layers and a core layer, wherein the above-mentioned copolymer b1 and/or copolymer b2 forms the core layer.

Abstract: The invention concerns films having a cling layer of an elastomeric propylene-based polymer with a low heat of fusion derived from isotactic propylene type crystallinity, as determined by DSC of less than 40 J/g, optionally blended with a crystalline isotactic propylene derived polymer having a heat of fusion over 70 J/g and/or a melting point of at least 120° C. as determined by DSC, and a non-cling layer of a polyolefin. The cling layer may contain other components such as crystalline polypropylene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition having an easy-openable property which comprises an ethylene polymer composition (D) comprising 5 to 65 wt % of a propylene polymer (A), 1 to 35 wt % of an ethylene/?-olefin random copolymer (B) having a density of less than 895 kg/m3 and 10 to 85 wt % of an ethylene polymer (C) having a density of 895 kg/m3 and more (in a total amount of 100 wt %), and a film thereof. The resin composition having an easy-openable property is useful as lid materials especially for propylene polymer containers and provides excellent sealability and easy openability and further provides excellent heat resistance and oil resistance.

Abstract: A multilayer plastic container comprises a layer of a polypropylene and an intermediate layer directly adjacent the layer of polypropylene wherein at least one of the polypropylene and intermediate layers comprises an adhesive such as maleic anhydride incorporated therein to adhere the layer of polypropylene to the layer of EVOH.

Abstract: Roofing membranes of single ply heat seamable thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) sheets are made with a metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene (MPO) blend. The membranes exhibit superior heat seam peel strengths and low temperature flexibility.

Abstract: A coating is provided for enhancing low temperature heat sealability and providing high hot tack to polymeric substrates. The coating is water-based and includes a dispersion of a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic or methacrylic acid, and a compatible adhesion enhancer which is an aliphatic polyurethane emulsion. The coating may also include additives such as wetting agents, matting agents, antiblocking agents, and tackifying resins. The coating may be applied to a variety of polymeric substrates and may be heat sealed to itself, or to polymeric substrates, cellulosic substrates, and metal substrates.

Abstract: A radiation protection material for the screening of X- and/or gamma-rays is made from a film-like multi-layer composite material, in which radiation absorbing particles are dispersed. The composite material comprises at least one support layer and a radiation absorbing layer, whereby the radiation absorbing layer comprises a hardening polymeric preparation, which can flow in the working state and with an effective lead content of ?15%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented electrical insulating film which is constituted of a base layer and at least one cover layer, the base layer containing a mixture from a polypropylene P1 and a polypropylene P2 which is different therefrom, the polypropylene P1 being a linear polypropylene and having an Mw/Mn>5 and a mesopentadene isotactic index of at least 95% and the polypropylene P2 having a long-chain branching.

Abstract: Polymer compositions with adhesive properties comprising: (1) at least one fluoropolymer (A) grafted by at least one compound (a) containing at least one functional group (f1) capable of conferring adhesion properties on said polymer; (2) at least one polyolefin (B) grafted by at most 4% by weight, relative to the weight of polyolefin (B), of at least one compound (b) containing at least one functional group (f2) chosen from acid and anhydride groups, optionally completely or partially neutralized by at least one neutralizing agent; and (3) at least one olefin copolymer (C), for which at least 5% by weight of the repeat units are derived from at least one functional monomer (f3) capable of reacting with the functional group (f1) contained in the compound (a).

Abstract: The invention provides oxygen-absorbing resin compositions which are reduced in the quantity of by-product oxides and are excellent in oxygen-absorbing capacity, more specifically, an oxygen-absorbing resin composition which comprises a styrene resin, a thermoplastic resin having ethylene structure in the molecular structure, and a transition metal catalyst and in which the oxidation of the thermoplastic resin proceeds by the action of the styrene resin as a trigger to attain oxygen absorption, wherein the styrene resin comprises two kinds of styrene resins (A) and (B) different in styrene content and the styrene content of the resin (A) is higher than that of the resin (B); and an oxygen-absorbing resin composition comprising polyethylene, a resin other than polyethylene which is capable of acting as a trigger in the oxidation of polyethylene, and a transition metal catalyst, wherein the polyethylene comprises two or more kinds of polyethylenes and at least one of them is a linear low-density polyethylene ob

Abstract: A new and improved tier sheet comprises a three-layer laminated extrusion comprising outer layers of a suitable polypropylene homopolymer, and an inner core layer comprising a suitable polypropylene copolymer blended with a suitable elastomer selected from the group comprising SANTOPRENE®, KRATON®; ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), and a thermoplastic olefin (TPO).

Abstract: An apparatus produces a resin product which includes a first resin layer partially covered with a second resin layer so that a boundary line between the first and second resin layers is visible from the outside.

Abstract: A polyethylene film comprising a polymer composition having the characteristics of a total energy dart drop, measured in accordance with ASTM D4272, of greater than a bout 0.45 ft.lbf, a dart drop impact strength, measured in accordance with ASTM D1709 Method A, of greater than about 135 g, and a moisture vapor transmission rate, measured in accordance with ASTM F1249 at 100° F. and 90% relative. humidity, of less than about 0.85 g-mil/100 square inch/24 hr, wherein said ASTM tests are performed on a test specimen having a 0.8 mil thickness.

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: A wavelength plate, which comprises a cyclic olefin based resin-containing material and is obtained by combining plural sheets of a retardation film that provides a specific retardation. The resulting wavelength plate (retardation plate) has the same polarizing characteristics against monochromic lights having a different wavelength and can be used as a wavelength plate for optical information recording and reproducing devices.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide wave plates which have excellent initial properties, are hardly influenced by the usage environment or the production environment and have excellent long-term reliability. The first wave plate of the invention is a wave plate comprising two or more retardation films, wherein the retardation films are not bonded to each other in the laser beam transmission area and further they are bonded to each other in at least a part of other area than the laser beam transmission area. The second wave plate is a wave plate comprising at least two retardation films which are laminated on each other, on at least one surface of said laminated retardation films a glass substrate being laminated, wherein the retardation films, and the retardation film and the glass substrate are lamination-fixed respectively with different adhesives which are selected from an adhesive (A) having a glass transition temperature of not higher than 0° C. and a Young's modulus at 23° C.

Abstract: Compostable hydrocarbon polymers, composites, and articles anaerobically biodegrade in landfills in a relatively short time. Composite polymeric articles and sheets such as indoor or outdoor signs, billboards, banners, images, protective barriers, backdrops and wall coverings have very useful service durations and yet are landfill biodegradable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a propylene polymer composition for producing a biaxially oriented film, comprising propylene random copolymer and propylene homopolymer; wherein the propylene random copolymer is a copolymer of propylene and ethylene, optionally comprising one or more alpha-olefins of C4-C10; the propylene polymer composition has an overall isotacticity index, as determined by nuclear magnetic resonance method, of greater than or equal to 96.5%, and an ethylene content of greater than 0.3 wt %; and wherein, the melt flow rate of the propylene random copolymer is lower than that of the propylene homopolymer. The biaxially oriented polypropylene film produced by the propylene polymer composition of the present invention exhibits excellent physical properties, and has, in the absence of any stiffening agent, relatively higher modulus and stiffness.

Abstract: Films containing a sealant layer composition comprising: (1) polyethylene homopolymer, and ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, and ethylene/acrylate copolymer; and (2) elastomer, plastomer, ionomer, and carboxyl-modified polyethylene; when sealed to another outer film layer comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of ionomer, ethylene/acid copolymer, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and ethylene/acrylate copolymer, have been discovered to provide a seal strength comparable to an ionomer to ionomer seal.

Abstract: A flexible polymeric laminate comprising a first layer including a thermoplastic resin having a nanoclay dispersed therein, and a second layer including a thermoplastic resin having a filler dispersed therein, where said filler includes less than 1% by weight nanoclay.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the protection of a shaped article against corrosion, said composition (comprising (a) a polyisobutene having a glass transition temperature of less than ?20° C. and surface tension of less than 40 mM/m at a temperature above the glass transition temperature of said polyisobutene, (b) a filler material and (c) an anti-oxidant composition. The anti-oxidant composition comprises a primary and/or a secondary anti-oxidant, the primary anti-oxidant being selected from the group consisting of sterically hindered phenol compounds. The invention further relates to a wrapping tape comprising said composition for the protection of a shaped article, a process for the manufacture of said wrapping tape and a process for covering a shaped article with said wrapping tape.

Abstract: Photocurable, conductive, and transparent polymer coating compositions and methods of using the same are provided. The compositions include a photopolymer and an electrically conductive polymer dissolved or dispersed in a solvent system. Preferred photopolymers include water-miscible, multifunctional acrylates. Preferred electrically conductive polymers include poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT-PSS). The compositions preferably also contain a photoinitiator and may contain a water-immiscible acrylate and/or a surfactant. The compositions are applied to substrates and exposed to actinic radiation such as ultraviolet (UV) light to form a cured, durable, conductive, and transparent coating.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a molded product having excellent moldability and ability to be processed into parts, as well as excellent scratch resistance. The invention provides a multilayered laminate composed of two or more layers, having a structure in which a layer (I) comprising at least one selected from an olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition (A) and an olefinic resin (B), and a layer (II) comprising an olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition (C) are laminated. The olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition (C) is a composition comprising [1] a specific syndiotactic polypropylene copolymer (c), and [2] at least one selected from a polypropylene resin (d) and an olefinic thermoplastic elastomer (e).

Abstract: Stretch films are disclosed, the films having at least one layer formed of or including a polyethylene copolymer and having a natural draw ratio of at least 250%, a tensile stress at the natural draw ratio of at least 22 MPa, and a tensile stress at second yield of at least 12 MPa. In some embodiments, the polyethylene copolymer can have a CDBI of at least 70%, a melt index I2.16 of from 0.1 to 15 g/10 min., a density of from 0.910 to 0.940 g/cm3, a melt index ratio I21.6/I2.16 of from 30 to 80, and an Mw/Mn ratio of from 2.5 to 5.5. The stretch films are particularly useful in bundling and packaging applications.

Abstract: A matte resin film comprising a resin film substrate and a matte layer formed on at least one surface of the substrate, wherein a 60 degree specular gloss Gs on the surface of the matte layer is 5% to 100%, a haze H satisfies the equation: H(%)<1400/Gs(%), and a 85 degree specular gloss Gs? on the surface of the matte layer is smaller than Gs, which exhibits an excellent matte effect even when a pattern is viewed at any viewing angle.

Abstract: A process for bonding a semi-crystalline or crystalline thermoplastic polymer to a thermosetting polymer component, the process including selecting compatible semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer and uncured thermosetting polymer components wherein the curing temperature of the uncured thermosetting polymer components is above the melting temperature of the semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer. The process includes locating the thermoplastic polymer in contact with the uncured thermosetting polymer component and heating the thermoplastic polymer and uncured thermosetting polymer or thermosetting polymer composite component to the curing temperature of the thermosetting polymer components and the thermoplastic polymer are able to at least partly interpenetrate before the thermosetting polymer cures. The thermoplastic polymer and cured thermosetting polymer component are then cooled such that the thermoplastic polymer is very strongly bonded to the cured thermosetting polymer component.

Abstract: A skidproof mat is provided which comprises: a rubber layer having a first major surface and a second major surface being opposite to the first major surface, and a thickness defined between the first and second major surfaces; a base layer; and a protection film covering each of the first and second major surfaces of the rubber layer; wherein the base layer is disposed within the thickness of the rubber layer so that the first and second major surfaces of the rubber layer constitute major outer surfaces of the skidproof mat. The protection film is movable when using. The rubber layer can achieve perfect anti-slip effect. The base layer is positioned in the rubber layer to increase the tenacity so that the skidproof mat is impossible to be deformed and has well ageing resistance.

Abstract: A polylactic acid composition comprising (A) a polylactic acid-series resin and (B) an acrylic triblock copolymer is prepared. The composition fulfills the following requirements: (1) the acrylic triblock copolymer (B) is a triblock polymer comprising (B1) a polymer block having a glass-transition temperature of not higher than 25° C., (B2a) a polymer block which has a glass-transition temperature of not lower than 60° C. and is bound to a terminal of the polymer block (B1), and (B2b) a polymer block which has a glass-transition temperature of not lower than 60° C. and is bound to another terminal thereof; (2) the polymer block (B1) comprises a main structural unit derived from an acrylate, and the polymer block (B2a) and the polymer block (B2b) independently comprise a main structural unit derived from a methacrylate; and (3) both of the weight-average molecular weights of the polymer block (B2a) and polymer block (B2b) are smaller than the weight-average molecular weight of the polymer block (B1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a film arrangement featuring a layer A and a layer B, layer A and layer B being of polymer-based formation, and layers A and B being unstretched. It is proposed that layer A and layer B have different tension sets from one another, that layer A has a tension set of at least 60% and that layer B has a tension set of not more than 50%.

Abstract: The present invention provides a display strip easy for automating the process of bonding product-enclosed bags and capable of bonding the product-enclosed bags once removed again.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a heat-shrinkable, thermoplastic film or bag which contains at least one homogeneous ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer having a density of at least 0.90 g/cc. Oriented films made in accordance with the present invention exhibit improved optics and improved impact resistance. A homogeneous ethylene alpha-olefin may be present in a monolayer film either alone or in a blend or may be included in one or more layers of a multilayer film in accordance with the present invention.