Abstract: A marking tape comprising a support base and a top layer, wherein said support base comprises a butadiene rubber, characterized in that said support base further comprises at least one resin selected from the group consisting of hydrogenated polycyclodienic resins and aliphatic hydrocarbon resins having a softening temperature of from 60.degree. to 160.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hose construction containing a fluoroplastic barrier. The hose comprises (1) an inner core comprising (a) acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber and (b) from 0.05 to 25 phr of unsubstituted or substituted phenol salts of 1,8-diazabicyclo-[5,4,0]undecene-7; (2) a barrier layer comprised of a terpolymer derived from tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride, wherein said barrier layer is directly adhered to said inner core; and (3) an elastomeric cover.

Abstract: Polyester-containing multilayer biaxially-oriented polypropylene films are provided. According to the invention, a two- or three-layer polyester-containing cap layer is bonded to a monoaxially oriented polypropylene core, followed by orientation of the resulting composite in a direction transverse to the direction of orientation of the core layer. At least one tie layer is interposed between the core and the polyester. Advantageously, the polyester contains silicone fluid as a processing aid.

Abstract: A multi-layer, oriented, heat shrinkable thermoplastic film comprising: (i) a layer composed of a blend of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and a linear ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer; (ii) a layer composed of (a) a linear ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer; (b) a material selected from the group consisting of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers and ethylene-n-butyl acrylate copolymers; and (c) a narrow molecular weight linear ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer having a density of less than 0.900 g/cc; (iii) a layer composed of a vinylidene chloride copolymer or an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer in which the acetate moieties have been partially or completely hydrolyzed; and (iv) a layer composed of a copolymer of ethylene-vinyl acetate or a blend of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a laminate film having at least three layers, the three layers being (A) an intermediate layer and (B) two outer layers, the intermediate layer (A) being composed of a resin composition comprising 20 to 100% by weight of an amorphous polyolefin containing at least 50% by weight of a propylene and/or butene-1 and 80 to 0% by weight of a crystalline polypropylene, and the two outer layers (B) being composed of a resin composition comprising a polyolefin and a thermoplastic styrene elastomer, and a laminate film having at least three layers, the three layers being (A) an intermediate layer and (B) two outer layers, the intermediate layer (A) being composed of a resin composition comprising 20 to 100% by weight of an amorphous polyolefin containing at least 50% by weight of a propylene and/or butene-1 and 80 to 0% by weight of a crystalline polypropylene, and the two outer layers (B) being composed of a resin composition comprising a propylene resin and a thermoplastic styrene elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a heat-shrinkable, thermoplastic film or bag which contains at least one homogeneous ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer with long chain branching. Oriented films made in accordance with the present invention exhibit improved processability as well as improved physical properties such as resistance.

Abstract: There is disclosed a body contacting article, eg. a surgeon's glove which comprises a first layer of a natural or synthetic elastomer and thereupon a layer of polymer comprising repeating units of the formula:[--CH.sub.2 --CH(OR)--] and [--CH(CO.sub.2 H)--CH(CO.sub.2 R.sup.1)--](I)[--CH.sub.2 --CH(R.sup.4)--] and [--CH(CO.sub.2 H)--CH(CO.sub.2 R.sup.1)--](IA)wherein R is a lower alkyl group and R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group or a (lower) alkoxy (low) alkyl group, and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a phenyl group.

Abstract: 05567494An inexpensive roll for electrostatic charge having the simple layer structure not affected by working environmental conditions, not developing exuding phenomena such as bleeding and blooming, generating no leaks and being able to conduct a uniform, stable electrostatic charge, which comprises a core member, and a conductive elastomer layer and a surface layer laminated thereon in this order, the surface layer having a conductive material dispersed therein, wherein the surface layer has a higher electrical resistance in an outermost surface region thereof and formed of a thermosetting binder resin containing carbon black dispersed therein by electrostatic deposition.

Abstract: A compound profile of thermoplastic plastics material and elastomeric material. The thermoplastic plastics material and elastomeric material are chemically bonded by co-vulcanization. A coupling material can be used to promote the chemical bonding.

Abstract: Disclosed is a technology for providing a thermoplastic resin composition or resin laminate having an excellent mat property by using, as matting agent, a copolymer (B) prepared by polymerizing 0.5 to 80% by weight of a hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate having a C.sub.1-8 alkyl group and 10 to 99% by weight of an alkyl methacrylate having a C.sub.1-13 alkyl group, with a C.sub.1-8 alkyl acrylate, vinyl aromatic monomer, another vinyl monomer, and a cross-linking monomer being optional.

Abstract: A multilayer polypropylene film which includes at least one base layer containing propylene polymer or a propylene polymer mixture and resin, and at least one outer layer containing .alpha.-olefinic polymers having 2 to 10 carbon atoms is disclosed. The resin has a mean molecular weight of .gtoreq.1500. The invention also relates to a process for the production of the multilayer film, and to the use of the film in a twist wrapping process.

Abstract: A non-yellowing pressure-sensitive adhesive tape with a polyolefin film layer and a fibrous web layer. A propylene film layer has an an antioxidant package of:(i) 0.004 to 0.04 weight percent of Irganox.TM. 1010;(ii) 0.03 to 0.2 weight percent of a solid phosphite antioxidant;(iii) 0.05 to 0.4 weight percent of a thioester; and(iv) 0.05 to 0.4 weight percent of an inorganic acid scavenger;The tackified synthetic rubber pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprises 100 parts of a polystyrene-polydiene block copolymer, and 20 to 300 parts of a compatible tackifying agent and an antioxidant package, based on 100 parts of the polystyrene-polydiene block copolymer, comprising:(i) 0.1 to 0.6 parts Irganox.TM. 1010;(ii) 0.1 to 0.6 parts Irganox.TM. 565;(iii) 0.0 to 0.6 parts of a phosphite antioxidant.

Abstract: Disclosed are films or sheets comprising a crystalline propylene polymer composition which is comprised of, by weight, (A) from about 30 to 65% of a copolymer of propylene with a C.sub.4-8 alpha-olefin containing from 80 to 98% propylene, and (B) 35-70% of a co- or terpolymer of propylene with ethylene and, optionally, a C.sub.4-8 alpha-olefin having an ethylene content of 5 to 10% when ethylene is the sole comonomer and an ethylene content of 0.5 to 5% and a C.sub.4-8 alpha-olefin content of 1 to 9.5% when both ethylene and a C.sub.4-8 alpha-olefin are used as comonomers.Coextruded films or sheets and laminates wherein at least one layer is a film or sheet as described above, and films or sheets of blends of the propylene polymer composition and an olefin polymer are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polyolefin multilayer laminate in which a first layer (A) made of a cycloolefin-based resin, such as an ethylene/cycloolefin random copolymer resulting from copolymerization of ethylene and a cycloolefin represented by the formula (1) given below, or a cycloolefin-based resin blend and a second layer (B) made of an olefin (co)polymer or a composition containing it are laminated. This laminate can be used as a packaging material which is superior in the interlayer adhesion, shapability, moistureproof property, transparency, flexibility, easiness of hand-cutting, heat-sealability and dead-hold property. Formula (1) comprises ##STR1## in which n and q are 0 or 1, m is 0 or any positive integer, R.sup.1 -R.sup.18 and R.sup.a and R.sup.b denote each H, a halogen atom or a hydrocarbon group, wherein R.sup.15 -R.sup.18 may form, by combining with each other, a monocyclic or polycyclic ring, which may have double bond(s), and wherein R.sup.15 -R.sup.16 may have terminal-located alkylidene group.

Abstract: A rubber stopper for a vial comprising a body member 1 and a sheet of polyethylene 3 having an average molecular weight of 1,300,000 to 8,000,000, a surface being contacted with an inner surface of a mouth and a liquid medicine, or a top surface 1b of which is covered. The molecular chains of polyethylene are partially ramified by heat to be branched and partially crosslinked with a rubber of the body. Therefore, adhesion of them is high and a smoothness of the surface of the sheet portion is improved.

Abstract: Hot-melt adhesives based upon a mixture composed of poly(vinylmethylether), greater than about 10 weight percent of a thermoplastic resin and, optionally a tackifier resin and/or extender, are found to be superior for the binding of polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and ethylene-propylene copolymers to themselves and to other substrates. In particular, the hot-melt adhesives are useful for bonding polyethylene-backed and latex-backed carpet to polyethylene, polypropylene, or ethylene-propylene copolymer.

Abstract: The invention provides a film, a package and methods for employing the same. The film has a first layer of an elastomer and a second layer of a polyethylene such as a single site catalyst polyethylene. The film can have a third layer of a polyethylene such that the second layer is disposed between the first and third layers. The polyethylene of the third layer also can be single site catalyst polyethylene and, the elastomer of the first layer can be styrene butadiene copolymer. The film has an oxygen transmission rate of up to about 1000, such as 150-450 cc/100 in.sup.2 /24 hr., typically 260-400 cc/100 in.sup.2 /24 hr., with values of 300, 350-360, 400 cc/100 in.sup.2 /24 hr. and even higher exhibited by the film. The film is suitable for packages, for instance, packaging for cole slaw and leafy salad. The film also exhibits excellent clarity, durability, seal strength and machinability.

Abstract: A sandwich molding comprising:a core layer covered by the skin layersaid skin layer comprising either an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer or a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer,said core layer comprising either a mixture comprising at least a crystalline polypropylene resin and an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer or a mixture comprising at least a crystalline polypropylene resin and a styrene-based elastomer.

Abstract: Disclosed are composite films including:A) a single- or multilayer bioriented film, where the single layer or at least one layer of the bioriented film is propylene crystalline homopolymer; andB) a single- or multilayer cast film, wherein the single layer or at least one layer of said cast film is a layer of a composition including: I) propylene crystalline homopolymer, or a crystalline copolymer of propylene with ethylene and/or a C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 .alpha.-olefin; II) a copolymer fraction containing propylene and ethylene, insoluble in xylene at ambient temperature; III) a copolymer of ethylene with propylene and/or a C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 .alpha.-olefin and soluble in xylene at ambient temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a masking film consisting of one or more layers, to use when selectively lacquering parts of a surface, in particular of cars, with a polar outer layer. According to the invention the polar outer layer is usually a layer made from a polymer or copolymer or terpolymer, which is of itself permanently polar, without any pre- or post-treatment.Preferably the polar outer layer is an ionomer layer, formed from the reaction product of an acidic copolymer or an acidic terpolymer and a metal salt, and preferably from the reaction product of ethylene acrylic acid or ethylene methacrylic acid on the one hand and a sodium or zinc salt on the other hand.

Abstract: A rubber layered structure used for a weather strip or a glass run, which includes an EPDM rubber base and an ornamental surface layer or a functional surface layer for enhancing slidability of a door glass. An ornamental or functional surface layer is stuck to an EPDM rubber base with a laminated film. The laminated film includes a first layer of an olefin resin with polar functional groups and a second layer of a polar thermoplastic resin. The first layer, which includes a non-polar olefin resin and polar functional groups, adheres to both the EPDM rubber base and the second layer of a polar resin such as polyester. The second layer securely adheres to the surface layer.

Abstract: A packaging laminate which includes a layer of polymethylpentene film and a sealant film. The films may be bonded by corona treatment. The laminate displays high oxygen transmission and heat resistance and may be used as a packaging material for produce such as cauliflower, broccoli and lettuce.

Abstract: A cross-linkable, preferably stretch oriented film comprising a blend of a polyolefin and a diene polymer and a transition metal catalyst, wherein the blend cross-links in the presence of oxygen without irradiation to provide a film with high heat resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a deep-drawable film in the form of a laminated film which contains a top film having certain amounts by weight of (a) at least one crosslinked PP-EPDM and (b) one uncrosslinked propylene block copolymer or heterophase propylene block polymer, 15 to 1% by weight of (b) being replaced with the same amount by weight of a polymer and/or ionomer (c) containing reactive groups. The invention furthermore relates to the process for the production of the laminated film and the use thereof. The bottom film(s) contain(s) certain amounts by weight of (d) at least one partially crosslinked EPDM, (e) one propylene homopolymer, copolymer or graft polymer, (f) at least one polymer and/or ionomer containing reactive groups and (g) at least one polymeric crosslinking agent containing reactive groups.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laminated film or sheet comprising poly-4-methyl-1-pentene laminated on a paper layer. By using poly-4-methyl-1-pentene having a low melting point, formation of cracks and other defects in the resin layer is prevented and the oil and fat impermeability is improved. If an intermediate layer of a specific polymer is formed in addition to the poly-4-methyl-1-pentene layer, the oil and fat impermeability is further improved. A box-shaped vessel (carton) and a release paper for an artificial leather can be prepared from this laminated film or sheet.

Abstract: The treatment of an uncured or partially cured rubber surface with a solvent mixture of a blend of n-heptane and iso-heptane. The treatment is to remove surface bloom and/or freshen the surface and to maintain or increase building tack. Cured adhesion can also be enhanced or maintained. An appropriate solvent mixture is provided. An article can be produced thereby as a cured assembly of rubber components. In one aspect, a purpose is to provide a suitable solvent mixture treatment of an uncured or partially cured rubber surface with a solvent mixture which has an acceptably minimal aromatic content, suitable drying time on the rubber surface and an acceptable odor in the workplace.

Abstract: Described is a thermoplastic elastomer composition, which has excellent fusion bond property and is useful for the production of a formed composite product. The thermoplastic elastomer composition comprises (i) 3-100 parts by weight of an addition-polymerized thermoplastic block elastomer composed of polystyrene-polybutadiene blocks or polystyrene-polyisoprene blocks and (ii) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyurethane block elastomer. A formed composite product is composed of a formed body of a rigid synthetic resin and the thermoplastic elastomer composition.

Abstract: A label which can conform to the deformations of a squeezable container to which it is affixed and tearing of which during container use does not occur and which can be applied to the containers continuous labeling by automatic labeling machines comprises a single or a multilayer composite polyethylene film attached to a release liner by pressure-sensitive adhesive, which film is formed from a low density polyethylene homopolymer resin and an amount of a linear low density copolymer resin of ethylene and an amount of another .alpha.-olefin effective to increase the elastic deformation of the label, either as a mixture thereof in the same layer or as separate layers formed from the homopolymer and from the copolymer, respectively, or from one of them and from a mixture of the homopolymer and the copolymer.

Abstract: A pasteurizable and/or cook-in multilayer shrink film, which is characterized in that the innermost sealing layer comprises an ethylene-butyl acrylate-maleic anhydride copolymer.

Abstract: There are disclosed a method for using a molding which comprises using a molding produced by thermoforming a sheet for thermoforming comprising a styrenic polymer having a high degree of syndiotactic configuration or a composition thereof in an atmosphere containing a chlorofluorohydrocarbon and also a method for using a molding which comprises using a molding produced by thermoforming a laminate comprising at least one surface layer of the above styrenic polymer or a composition thereof and an other layer of a thermoplastic resin or a composition thereof in an atmosphere the same as above-mentioned.The moldings to be employed in the present invention are excellent in chemical resistance, solvent resistance and resistance against CFC and HCFC, and the sheet for thermoforming and the laminate are useful as the starting raw materials for the aforesaid molding.

Abstract: Thermoplastic uni-axially co-oriented film, method of making the film and heavy-duty shipping bags made therefrom. The method allows for the manufacture of heavy duty bags made from blown thermoplastic films. Shipping, such as courier, bags have improved strength, puncture and snag resistance.

Abstract: A process for the production of a molded or formed article provided with a hard coat layer, which comprises coating a surface of a thermoplastic saturated norbornene polymer molded or formed article with a UV curable hard coating layer containing a solvent of an aromatic hydrocarbon series and/or solvent of an alicyclic hydrocarbon series, drying the resultant coating, and irradiating the dried coating with UV ray, and a molded or formed article provided with a hard coat layer having high hardness and excellent bond strength.

Abstract: A reinforcement assemblage formed at least in part of continuous monofilaments of liquid crystal organic polymer or polymers, characterized by the following features:(a) the diameter D.sub.m of the monofilaments is at least equal to 40 .mu.m and less than 400 .mu.m;(b) the tenacity T.sub.a of the assemblage is greater than 80 cN/tex;(c) the secant tensile modulus M.sub.a of the assemblage is greater than 2000 cN/tex;(d) at least one of the monofilaments is practically wound helically around an axis, the acute angle .gamma. which each monofilament makes with this axis, which is assumed rectilinear, being less than 30.degree.;(e) the twist of each monofilament on itself is less than 10 turns per meter of assemblage.Articles reinforced by these assemblages, in particular automobile tires.

Abstract: A water-based coating composition and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The composition includes a halogenated resin, a polyol, a surfactant, and an amine. It is suitable for coating a variety of substrates including polyolefinic substrates such as polypropylene, and operates without aromatic organic solvents.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a thermoplastic elastomer laminate which comprisesa layer comprising a thermoplastic elastomer (A) composed of a crystalline polyolefin and a rubber, anda layer comprising an ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin (B) or an ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin composition.In addition, a glass run channel composed of the thermoplastic elastomer laminate is also provided in the invention.

Abstract: An olefin resin-based article having gas barrier properties, comprising a crystalline olefin copolymer having an inorganic oxide thin film layer formed thereon where the crystalline olefin copolymer comprises ethylene or an .alpha.-olefin having from 3 to 12 carbon atoms and a diene and having a diene unit content of from 0.05 to 20 mol %, wherein the article suffers from no reduction in gas barrier properties even when heat or stress is applied during fabrication or use and is useful as a wrapping or packaging material for making pouch-packed foods or IC packages.

Abstract: A film useful in tamper-evident pressure sensitive label applications comprises a blend of incompatible polymers wherein the film is melt extrusion cast and has a cohesive strength less than the adhesive strength of an adhesive material bonded to one surface of the film. The adhesive material has an adhesive strength greater than the cohesive strength of the film so that when the tamper-evident pressure sensitive label has been adhered to a substrate attempted tampering or removal of the label causes at least partial destruction of the film.

Abstract: A rubber-rubber bonded composite structure is made up of one unvulcanized preform formed from a rubber comprising hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, either a combination of methacrylic acid and zinc oxide or zinc methacrylate, and an organic peroxide and another unvulcanized preform formed from a rubber composition containing a rubber in common use, both preforms having been laminated together into an integrally bonded structure by vulcanization. The resulting structure exhibits good rubber-to-rubber adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pouch for storage and dispensing of lubricating oil and comprises a back sheet heat sealed along the vertical ends to a front sheet, a base sheet heat sealed to said back and front sheets. Each of said sheets comprises a laminate of a polyester sheet adhered to a coextruded sheet comprising layers selected from high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene and linear low density polyethylene.

Abstract: A heat-sealable plastic film produced by coextrusion or lamination, comprising 2 layers A and C and, if desired, a layer B and, if desired, a layer of an adhesion promoter for bonding each two of the layers A, B (if present) and C (the sum of the thicknesses or of the weights of A, B (if present) and C in each case being 100) comprises from 1 to 50 % of a layer of a heat-sealable, impact resistant polystyrene A, up to 95% of a base layer B and from 1 to 99% by weight of a high-melting plastic layer C.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprises a blend of propylene homopolymer or copolymer, and ethylene copolymer. Ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), very low density polyethylene (VLDPE), and ethylene alpha olefin copolymer are preferred ethylene copolymers. VLDPE with a high molecular weight (low melt index), and with a broad molecular weight distribution (high flow rate ratio) is preferred. A multilayer film comprises a first layer comprising a propylene homopolymer or copolymer, or blend, and at least one outer sealable layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multilayer thermoformable structure comprising (A) at least one cap layer and (B) at least one core layer, and polymer compositions for making the same. The multilayer structures and polymer compositions of the invention are useful in preparing thermoformed articles and are particularly useful in preparing liners for refrigerators and freezers. The multilayer structures and the polymer composition have good thermoformability and chemical resistance. The multilayer structures and the polymer composition have good surface properties including a glossy finish. Further these materials are compatible with new blowing agents, such as the hydrochlorofluorocarbons and hydrofluorocarbon blowing agents, which are more environmentally friendly. The layers of the multilayer structure do not require a glue layer.

Abstract: The invention is a flexible packaging material having a narrow band of pressure sensitive adhesive beneath a heatsealable surface layer. When the material is formed into a package, a heatseal is formed along the band of pressure sensitive adhesive. When the heatseal is opened, the pressure sensitive adhesive becomes exposed at the surface of the seal, which enables the package to be resealed by manual pressure alone. A particular advantage of the invention is that the pressure sensitive adhesive is present only in the narrow band, where it is needed to form the resealable seal. The packaging material is made by side-by-side coextrusion.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a thermoplastic elastomer laminate which comprisesa layer comprising a thermoplastic elastomer (A) composed of a crystalline polyolefin and a rubber, anda layer comprising an ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin (B) or an ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin composition.In addition, a glass run channel composed of the thermoplastic elastomer laminate is also provided in the invention.

Abstract: A label which can conform to the deformations of a squeezable container to which it is affixed and tearing of which during container use does not occur and which can be applied to the containers continuous labeling by automatic labeling machines comprises a single or a multilayer composite polyethylene film attached to a release liner by pressure-sensitive adhesive, which film is formed from a low density polyethylene homopolymer resin and an amount of a linear low density copolymer resin of ethylene and an amount of another .alpha.-olefin effective to increase the elastic deformation of the label, either as a mixture thereof in the same layer or as separate layers formed from the homopolymer and from the copolymer, respectively, or from one of them and from a mixture of the homopolymer and the copolymer.

Abstract: The invention is a multilayer tire sidewall having an outer layer prepared from a blend of isomonoolefin/para-alkylstyrene copolymer and general purpose rubbers. The inner layer comprises general purpose rubber. The resulting sidewall exhibit good ozone resistance and fatigue crack resistance as well as a reduction in staining and discloration.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoformable laminate comprising a layer of polyolefin selected from the group consisting of homopolymers and copolymers of .alpha.-olefins having up to 8 carbon atoms, a layer of nitrile copolymer, and an adhesive layer interposed between the polyolefin layer and the nitrile copolymer layer.

Abstract: A trilayer thermoplastic film and method of making the same composed of an outer layer, a core layer, and an inner layer. The outer layer is made essentially from a mixture of high density polyethylenes, inorganic lamellar filler, and polycaprolactone. The incorporation of polycaprolactone into the outer layer gives the invention its primary advantage since the polycaprolactone gives the outer surface of the envelope the ability to bond with standard adhesives found in the gum on the back of postage stamps and address labels. The core layer is composed essentially of low density polyethylenes and inorganic lamellar filler. The inner layer is composed essentially of high density polyethylenes and inorganic lamellar filler.

Abstract: Disclosed is a two-layer thermoplastic elastomer sheet comprising a skin layer [I] and a reverse surface layer [II], each layer being composed of a thermoplastic elastomer containing a polyolefin resin (A) and an .alpha.-olefin copolymer rubber (B), wherein a difference [(I.sub.B)-(II.sub.B)] between the amount (I.sub.B) of the .alpha.-olefin copolymer rubber (B) contained in the thermoplastic elastomer of the skin layer (I) and the amount (II.sub.B) of the .alpha.-olefin copolymer rubber (B) contained in the thermoplastic elastomer of the reverse surface layer (II) is in the range of 5 to 85 parts by weight. The two-layer thermoplastic elastomer sheet of the invention is excellent in vacuum forming properties and can provide molded products excellent in the soft touch and having appearance of softness, appearance of flexibility and appearance of warmth. The sheet of the invention can be widely used for interior automotive trim such as an instrument panel.

Abstract: A laminated weatherable film-capped siding structure with improved dimensional stability and having a reduced incidence of oil canning. The structure comprises a polymeric structure and a weatherable film of uniform gauge having at least one weatherable layer consisting essentially of a weatherable styrene acrylonitrile copolymer impact-modified with olefinic elastomer or acrylic elastomer.