Abstract: A pressure-sesnsitive adhesive closure for a disposable diaper can exhibit high peel resistance both at low and high speeds while its peelability at high speeds is not excessively shocky when it employs a pressure-sensitive adhesive of a certain rheology and it has, covering the fastening area, a polyolefin layer having microtopographical features as in FIGS. 1-6 of the drawing. As seen in FIGS. 1-6, suitable microtopographical features are provided by a large number of closely spaced asperities at least two micrometers in height that have a jagged appearance at 500X. A pressure-sensitive adhesive of suitable rheology can be provided by a blend of an AB block copolymer, such as a copolymer of styrene and either isoprene or butadiene, and tackifying resin, preferably a mixture of liquid and solid tackifying resins.

Abstract: Tire coating composition (non-wax) composed of a rubber selected from polybutadiene and/or styrene/butadiene copolymer, carbon black having a large particle size and, preferably, a non-ionic surfactant and use thereof for curing tires. Optionally, the composition can also contain at least one of mica and talc.

Abstract: A composite film composition comprising a rubber containing core layer wherein the layer comprises about 50 to 85 wt % rubber and 15 to 40 wt % of a polyolefin and at least one polyolefin skin layer co-extruded onto said core layer. In a preferred embodiment, the core layer comprises about 55 to about 70 wt % PIB and about 30 to about 45 wt % of PP or RCPP having been co-extruded to be sandwiched between two polyolefin layers comprisng PP or RCPP.

Abstract: A roofing adhesive particularly suited for use in connection with membrane roofing materials such as EPDM or neoprene is preferably compounded from butyl rubber, a cross-linking system for the butyl rubber and a tackifier. The tensile strength, elongation, modulus at 300% elongation and modulus at failure of the composition are adjusted within range by choice of components and concentration. The adhesive composition may preferably be formed into a tape for joining sheets of the membrane roofing material.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention there is obtained a laminated article in which a chlorosulfonated polyolefin composition and a fluorine-containing elastomer composition have firmly bonded to each other by making good use of a chlorosulfonated polyolefin composition containing in particular a lead compound and a peroxide as indispensable components. In order to prepare such a laminated product a layer of chlorosulfonated polyolefin composition containing a lead compound and a peroxide as indispensable components and a layer of fluorine-containing elastomer composition are laminated by molding and then brought to vulcanizing adhesion by subjecting to the conventional process of vulcanization such as steam vulcanization in autoclave, press vulcanization, etc.The laminated article obtained in accordance with this invention is adapted for use as hoses such as fuel oil hoses of automobiles, gas hoses, etc., sheets, or other industrial goods.

Abstract: A printed insert for food packages consisting of a film laminate including a central core layer of biaxially oriented polymeric film printed on one or both sides, then coated on both sides with a layer of adhesive over which is laminated an outer layer of transparent, grease-resistant, biaxially oriented polymeric film, the resultant laminate sealing the printing ink.

Abstract: A soft resin product is described, which comprises a resin main body and a soft resin covering part, wherein said resin main body comprises polyolefin and said soft resin covering part comprises a styrene based thermoplastic elastomer composition having a hardness H.sub.s of 20 to 50.

Abstract: A plastic container adapted to be peelably heat sealed with a lid, the container having an integral peripheral flange extending outwardly from its upper edge to which the lid may be peelably heat sealed, the lid contacting surface of the flange being comprised of a peel mixture of polyethylene, and ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and a butene-1 polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a layered water sealing article of manufacture including a layer of a flexible sheet material adhered to a layer of a composition comprising a non-hydrated water-swellable clay intimately contacted with a polypropene, polybutene, or mixtures thereof particularly useful as a water barrier. The water swellable clay composition can be adhered to the flexible sheet material in any manner, such as by extruding the composition in sheet form onto a layer of sheet material. The clay composition layer is sufficiently tacky to adhere to the sheet material on one major surface, and is sufficiently tacky for adherence to a wall, conduit, floor, roof, or other structure to be protected from water contact, on an exposed major surface in areas of potential water flow to prevent the seepage of water through the bentonite clay composition layer.

Abstract: A multilayer plastics sheet destined to be formed into foodstuff containers by thermoforming has a barrier layer for low oxygen permeability, and incorporates reclaim material for providing desired mechanical properties to the sheet. The reclaim material represents 40-60% of the sheet by volume, and in order to incorporate these high reclaim levels without concomitant organoleptic problems the reclaim material is formed as a single layer adjacent what is to be the outside surface of the container. The sheet is accordingly highly asymmetric, but any substantial polymer melt instability during coextrusion tending to cause layer thickness variation and lack of visual appeal of the sheet is prevented by forming the sheet as two substantially symmetrical components which are individually and separately coextruded, and subsequently extrusion laminated together. Of the components one includes, and is symmetrical in relation to, the barrier layer, and the other likewise incorporates the reclaim layer.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes which have improved toughness for use as diaper closure tapes are provided. The tapes have a backing of a substantially untensilized, tough, ductile film that is a blend of crystalline isotactic polypropylene and a compatible flexible polymer, i.e. a polymer having a flexural modulus lower than said crystalline isotactic polypropylene to increase the toughness of the film, and a coating of a pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side of the film.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed which is especially suitable for use in the pretreatment of polymers that have to be cross-linked with a radical forming cross-linking agent. The resulting shaped, cross-linked products display excellent surface properties. The composition contains a finely divided, film forming polymer, e.g. polyethylene, a finely divided rubber filler, e.g. silanized clay, and an organic peroxide, e.g. dicumyl peroxide.

Abstract: A vulcanizable composition which comprises diene rubber, an EPDM that has been modified to crosslink with the diene rubber, and a polymeric antidegradant, while being substantially free of staining antidegradants. This composition has particular utility in the sidewalls of tires.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laminate excellent in the surface gloss and scratch resistance, which comprises a thermoplastic elastomer layer composed mainly of a composition comprising a polyolefin and an olefinic copolymer elastomer, at least one of which is partially crosslinked, and a layer of a partially neutralized ionomer resin or 1-olefin/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer resin having a free carboxyl group, both the layers being tightly bonded to each other.

Abstract: A vibration-damping material with excellent workability consisting of two metal plates and a vibration-damping layer of a thermoplastic resin interposed between the two metal plates, in which the vibration-damping layer of a thermoplastic resin consists of a film as a middle layer and a polyolefin type resin (B) provided on both sides of the film as an upper and lower layer, the film as the middle layer being composed of (1) at least one resin (A) selected from the group consisting of polyolefin type resins and ionomer resins each having a modulus of elasticity in shear at 20.degree. C. of 3.times.10.sup.9 to 1.times.10.sup.7 dyne/cm.sup.2, a percentage of elongation at 20.degree. C. of 50% or above and a peak temperature of dissipation factor (tan .delta.) of -120.degree. C. to 80.degree. C. or (2) a resin mixture of the resin (A) and a synthetic rubber having a percentage of elongation at 20.degree. C. of 100% or above and a peak temperature of dissipation factor (tan .delta.) of -120.degree. to 50.degree.

Abstract: A seal layer for use in large institutional-sized retort pouches comprises an ABA film structure wherein the A layers are each composed of a blend of a minor amount of an elastomer and a major amount of a polyolefin, and the B layer is composed of a blend of a major amount of an elastomer and a minor amount of a polyolefin. Retort pouches made with this ABA film structure as the seal layer exhibits improved impact strength.

Abstract: Heat-sealable sheet material for use in the fabrication of lapped-seam membrane. In a presently preferred construction, linear low density polyethylene film is adhered to one lateral border of cured polymerized EPDM composition; preferably the adhesive is protected with a removable liner, e.g., a polyester film until lapped-seam splicing is to be carried out. A transfer tape based on thermoplastic heat-sealable adhesive carried by a strippable liner also constitute part of the invention. The transfer tape is advantageously applied to a sheet of uncured EPDM compound and the resultant assembly subjected to heat and pressure to cure the compound and bond the heat-sealable adhesive firmly thereto.

Abstract: Fully cured thermoset ethylene-propylene rubber sheets having integral thermoplastic adhesive strips molded along the lateral edges are produced using a manufacturing method where the strips are applied prior to vulcanization of the rubber sheeting. The factory applied adhesive strip is non-tacky and dry but is activated by heat to securely bond the ethylene-propylene rubber sheets together in an overlap splicing procedure. A method of using the integral adhesive rubber sheeting for single-ply rubber roofing membrane or pond liners is also disclosed. Instantaneous attainment of maximum seam strength, water tightness and consistency of the seams are advantages over conventional solvent-based adhesive methods.

Abstract: The inventive water-swellable caulking material for water-leakage prevention is of the type formed of a composition comprising a rubbery polymer and a highly water-absorptive resin and useful in the caulking works of a construction joint of concrete. Different from the conventional caulking materials of the type, the inventive caulking material is provided on the surface of a shaped body of the water-swellable composition with a coating film which is impervious to neutral water but exhibits water-permeability when contacted with an alkaline water of an alkalinity such as in an uncured concrete mixture so that the caulking material is prevented from premature or untimely expansion by swelling even when inadvertently contacted with water prior to application to the working site but capable of promptly expanding when contacted with an uncured concrete mixture with alkalinity.

Abstract: A laminate of a thermoplastic halocarbon polymer which comprises a laminate of a modified thermoplastic halocarbon polymer incorporating at least one functional group (a) selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group, an acid anhydride group, a hydroxyl group and an epoxy group and a modified .beta.-olefin-series polymer incorporating at least one functional group (b) which is selected from the above-defined group but which differs from the functional group (a).The laminate of the present invention has high peeling strength and exhibits the advantages of the thermoplastic halocarbon polymer in combination with the inherent properties of the .beta.-olefin-series polymer with which it is laminated.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyolefin substrate, preferably polyethylene or polypropylene, is joined to an ethylene-propylene polymer, preferably an ethylene-propylene-diene elastomer, by first locally preheating only selected portions of the surface of the thermoplastic substrate while maintaining the rest of the surface and of the substrate at a substantially lower temperature, then applying to substantially the entire surface of the substrate an unvulcanized layer of the ethylene-propylene polymer, and finally heating the elastomer layer and thermoplastic substrate to the vulcanization temperature of the polymer to vulcanize and/or cross-link same and to unitarily bond the layer and substrate together on the surface at the selected portions thereof but not on the surface between the selected portions. Thereafter the polymer layer and thermoplastic substrate are cured by cooling. A filter plate for a press filter can be made with this method.

Abstract: Multi-layered sheet structures comprising at least two layers, at least one of which consists of optionally doped polyacetylene, and at least one other layer joined thereto consists of a plastics material or inorganic material forming films or coatings, and processes for the production thereof.

Abstract: A resilient pad for keyboards, such as computer keyboards, is disclosed. The pad is composed of EPDM blended with a copolymer of propylene oxide and allyl glycidyl ether. Each of the polymers is present in the amount of 10-90 parts. An accelerator system for the polymer blend is also disclosed. The pad has substantially improved resilience as measured by the hysteresis of the pad.

Abstract: A multilayer composition comprising at least one polycarbonate layer, at least one polyolefin layer, and at least one olefin vinyl alcohol layer, said layers being adhered together by means of tie layers containing a tie material selected from modified polyolefin graft copolymers and olefin vinyl ester copolymers.

Abstract: Rubber articles consisting of at least two layers consisting of at least two different elastomers, the layers being joined tightly together by sulphur vulcanization, are obtained by using a diene rubber as the first elastomer and a hydrogenated NBR-rubber with a degree of hydrogenation of from 85 to 99.7% by weight as the second elastomer, the hydrogenated NBR-rubber having an acrylonitrile content of from 16 to 49% by weight.

Abstract: A laminated article which comprisesa layer (A) of a saponified ethylene--vinyl acetate copolymer resin having an ethylene content of 20-55% by mole and a degree of saponification of not less than 90% by mole; laminated witha layer (B) of a hydrophobic thermoplastic resin; through the medium ofa layer (C) of an adhesive resin; said adhesive resin containsa polymer (X) comprising ethylene component--vinyl acetate component--ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid component or anhydride thereof--styrene type vinyl compound component, anda copolymer (Y) comprising ethylene component--vinyl acetate component,in an amount satisfying specific formulae,and the process for production thereof,which has a remarkably excellent adhesion between layers, as well as excellent mechanical characteristics and gas barrier properties, and is adapted to a container for foods and packaging material.

Abstract: A process is provided for affixing to a substrate a non-tacky, flexible layer consisting of a raw polymer mixture of a minor proportion of high density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene or isotactic polypropylene and a major proportion of elastomeric polymer of which at least about 50 percent by weight is butyl rubber, by applying a stretching elongation to the flexible layer before application to the substrate. The process may be used in a wide variety of applications, for example, to cover metal parts, make repairs to cracked cover components and electrical wiring splicing and to repair leaks in pipes or hoses.

Abstract: Synthetic paper of multilayer resin films is described, comprising a base layer (1a) constituted by a biaxially stretched film made of the thermoplastic resin, and a laminate provided onto at least one of opposite surfaces of said base layer, said laminate including a paper-like layer (1b) and a surface layer (1c), said paper-like layer being constituted by a uniaxially stretched film made of a thermoplastic resin containing 8 to 65% by weight of inorganic fine powder, said surface layer being constituted by a uniaxially stretched film made of a thermoplastic resin, said surface layer having a thickness t satisfying the following expressionR.gtoreq.t.gtoreq.(1/10).times.Rin which R represents an average particle diameter of said inorganic fine powder existing in the paper-like layer.The synthetic paper is superior in paper supply property, in printability, in dryness of offset ink, and in surface strength and it is substantially free from paper dust trouble.

Abstract: A composite comprising a substrate and an elastomeric coating adhered to at least one surface of said substrate, said elastomeric coating having a thickness of about 1 to about 100 micrometers, wherein said elastomeric coating comprises an interpolymeric complex of a neutralized sulfonated polymer and an amine containing polymer, said neutralized sulfonated polymer having a sulfonate content of about 4 to about 200 meq. per 100 grams of said neutralized sulfonated polymer and said amine containing polymer containing basic nitrogen atoms wherein the basic nitrogen content ranges from about 4 to about 500 meq. per 100 grams of polymer.

Abstract: Safety or impact resistant laminates which avoid the application of heat and excessive pressure in their construction comprising a plurality of laminae, at least one interlayer interposed between any two of the laminae, and a sufficient number of adhesive layers, at least one a contact or pressure sensitive adhesive, to bond all the laminae and interlayers.

Abstract: A thermoformable, multi-layer plastic sheet with gas barrier properties is disclosed having an inner gas barrier layer, a glue layer applied to either side of the gas barrier layer and layers of a polyolefin composition bonded to the glue layers. To increase the tensile strength of the sheet during heating for the purpose of thermoforming, a second polyolefin layer is bonded to at least one of the two polyolefin layers, the second polyolefin layer having a lower melt index than the layer of the polyolefin composition beneath it.

Abstract: The present invention is a multilayered coextruded film and process of coextruding. The coextruded film comprises at least one thermoplastic fluoropolymer layer and at least one thermoplastic polymeric layer adjacent to the thermoplastic fluoropolymer layer. There is preferably a coextruded adhesive layer between each thermoplastic fluoropolymer layer and each thermoplastic polymeric layer. The coextruded film can be oriented in at least one direction and/or embossed without delamination, fibrillating, or splitting.

Abstract: A cold- or heat-sealable composite film comprises a permanently adhesive layer which is applied to a carrier film and which, on the side facing away from the carrier film, has a covering layer of a material having a low elongation at break and low tear propagation strengths. If the covering layer is not itself cold- or heat-sealable, it is provided with an appropriate cold- or hot-sealing layer. The composite film can be used as a closing membrane for preformed containers or can itself be formed as a container.

Abstract: Printable high strength, thin stretch wrap composite films exhibiting excellent self-adherence without heat sealing are comprised of at least two layers, wherein one outside layer is comprised of a tackified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and the other outside layer of a very low density polyethylene copolymer having a density below 0.915. Optionally, a third inside layer of liner low density polyethylene is present in the composite film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laminate excellent is surface gloss and scratch resistance, which comprises a thermoplastic elastomer layer composed mainly of a copolymer elastomer, at least one of which is partially crosslinked, and a layer of a partially neutralized ionomer resin or 1-olefin/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer resin having a free carboxyl group, both the layers being tightly bonded to each other.

Abstract: A flexible film suitable for medical solution pouches and parenteral materials generally includes a sealant layer of ethylene propylene copolymer, modified ethylene propylene copolymer, or flexible copolyester; one or more interior layers including elastomeric polymeric materials, and an outer layer of ethylene propylene copolymer or a flexible copolyester.

Abstract: Optically monoaxial film of plastic which is coated with a product formed by hardening a mixture of a prepolymer, containing at least two (meth)acryloyl groups, and a (meth)acrylic acid ester of a monohydric or polyhydric aliphatic alcohol and/or an aliphatic vinyl compound, and the use of this film in liquid crystal visual displays.

Abstract: A tough, heat shrunk, wrinkle-free coextruded multilayer sheet sleeve label for containers, the sleeve especially adapted for solvent sealing although it can be sealed by ultrasonic, hot air and heat sealing, the sheet being a tough skin layer/brittle polystyrene foam layer structure, the skin layer comprising a polyolefin, a block copolymer of butadiene and styrene as a compatibility agent, and polystyrene, the compatibility agent providing limited adhesion to preserve the toughness of the skin layer for the total label structure, and the polyolefin providing the skin layer with the desired shrinkage rate and limited shrinkage when the label is heat shrunk.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are thermoplastic resin sheets having a thermal shrinkage within .+-.0.3%, and a process for producing thermoplastic resin sheets by co-extruding a first thermoplastic resin and a second thermoplastic resin which is nonadhesive to the first thermoplastic resin, into a sheet-like structure so that the first thermoplastic resin is covered on both surfaces thereof with the second thermoplastic resin and then peeling off the resulting outer layers of the second thermoplastic resin B to obtain a sheet of the first thermoplastic resin. The thermoplastic resin sheets obtained in accordance with the above production process have an extremely small thermal shrinkage, undergo an extremely low degree of mechanical strain, and exhibits a little optical anisotropy. Because of the small thermal shrinkage, they may be used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs), poultice or sticker.

Abstract: A novel method for producing laminated sheets or films consisting of a substrate layer or layers and a layer or layers of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. The method is characterized by the steps of: superposing at least one layer of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in powder or preformed sheet form and at least one layer of a substrate of another material upon one face of a tensioned endless belt travelling around a set of rolls, with an adhesive interposed between said layers if necessary; pressing or squeezing said ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene layer between said substrate layer and said endless belt, or between said substrate layers, against one or more heating rolls under the tension of said endless belt; heating at least said ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene layer to a temperature above its melting point; and thereby uniting said superposed ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and substrate layers into a laminated sheet or film.

Abstract: A polyolefin product is produced by reacting a polyolefin grafted with a carboxylic acid or anhydride thereof with a polar polymer containing amino groups. The amino groups in the reaction products improves adhesion and compatibility properties.

Abstract: A fragrance releasing sheet article comprising a resin member with patterns and/or colors thereon and a fragrance releasing member comprising a resin and perfume, the pattern member and the fragrance releasing member being integrally constituted; and a method of making such sheet article.

Abstract: Loose fill packing material comprising a plurality of expanded, resilient, thermoplastic dunnage particles, which particles are rendered more effective by coating an outer surface thereof with an additive which additive results in the packing material having improved cushioning properties and reduces the tendency of articles to migrate through the dunnage particles, wherein the particles have an average maximum cross-sectional dimension of at least 0.5 inch.

Abstract: A coextruded multilayer heat shrunk plastic sleeve label having a tough skin layer and a brittle polystyrene foam layer, the skin layer being extruded from a blend of low density polyethylene, a block copolymer of butadiene and styrene as a compatibility agent and optionally, small amounts of polystyrene. The amount of the block copolymer used is sufficient to provide limited adhesion between the skin and foam layers to maximize the toughness of the total label structure. The sleeve label can be sealed by ultrasonic, hot air and heat sealing.

Abstract: A coextruded multilayer sheet adapted for use as a tough, solvent seal label sleeve on containers, the sheet comprising a foam layer for use on the inside of the sleeve next to the container and an outer decoratable solid skin layer, the skin layer and foam layer being coextruded from an extrudable blend comprising about 30 to 60 wt. % high density polyethylene, about 30 to 50 wt. % of a block copolymer of styrene and butadiene as a compatibility agent, and about 10 to 30 wt. % polystyrene, the resultant sleeve label being tough, and easily solvent sealable on a high speed production basis. The sleeve label can also be sealed by ultrasonic, hot air and heat sealing.

Abstract: Fiber reinforced tape laminates characterized by superior strength properties are prepared utilizing a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive comprising a styrene-butadiene block or multi-block copolymer, a tackifying resin and an oil.

Abstract: A heat-recoverable article which includes an outer layer of an opaque, dimensionally stable, thermoplastically deformable material and an inner layer of a cross-linked heat-recoverable (heat-shrinkable) material having a characteristic recovery shrinkage temperature. The outer layer has the property of becoming transparent at a decrystallization temperature which is at least as high as the shrinkage temperature, and preferably a few degrees higher, whereby the condition of the inner layer becomes visible through the outer layer when the article is heated to the decrystallization temperature.

Abstract: A laminated material is described, comprising (A) a layer composed mainly of polyolefin, (B) a layer composed mainly of one polymer material selected from the group consisting of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer saponified product, a polyamide resin, and a polyester resin, (C) a metal-vacuum deposited layer, and (D) a layer composed mainly of a transparent thermoplastic resin. This laminated material is superior in gas barrier properties, light-shielding properties, moisture resistance, etc. and is suitable for use in the production of, e.g., containers.

Abstract: The invention discloses a novel process for producing covalently bonded laminated structures composed of polyurethane elastomer and vulcanized rubber layers. As the joining means for covalently bonding the polyurethane elastomer and vulcanizable rubber laminates the process utilizes novel grafted polyurethane joining compositions comprised of polyurethane elastomer, a polyisocyanate, and a hydroxyl containing polybutadiene difunctional linker molecule. In practicing the process of the invention, the grafted polyurethane joining composition is first prepared by means that create covalent chemical bonds between the polyurethane elastomer and a first functional (NCO) group on the polyisocyanate, as well as between a hydroxyl on the polybutadiene difunctional linker molecule and a second functional (NCO) group on the polyisocyanate. This novel grafted polyurethane composition is then used to bond layers of polyurethane elastomer to layers of vulcanizable rubber.

Abstract: A coextruded thermoplastic sheet suitable for thermoforming into a rigid container, the sheet including a bulk layer made of a first material and a pair of bending moment resisting layers adhered to opposite surfaces of the bulk layer, the moment resisting layers being made of a second material that is more rigid than the first material, whereby the bulk layer acts to locate the second material of more rigidity at a location spaced from the neutral axis of the sheet where it efficiently resists bending moments and provides rigidity to the sheet.