Abstract: A multi-layer polymeric film substrate comprising at least a core layer and a coextruded oxygen barrier layer wherein the film exhibits an oxygen transmission rate (OTR) when measured in accordance with ASTM F1927-14 of below 200 cc/m2/24 hr at a relative humidity (RH) of 85% and/or of below 600 cc/m2/24 hr at a relative humidity (RH) of 90%.

Abstract: Provided are a laminated structure having a composition coping with environmental problems and having an excellent gas barrier property and oil resistance, a food packaging container formed by using the laminated structure, and a method for producing the laminated structure. The laminated structure includes a second coating layer including a polyvinylidene chloride-based resin through a first coating layer formed by blending clay in a proportion of 35% by mass or more and 65% by mass or less and light calcium carbonate in a proportion of 5% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less in a continuous phase made of an acrylic polymer on one surface or both surfaces of a substrate including a thermoplastic resin and an inorganic substance powder in a mass ratio of 50:50 to 10:90.

Abstract: Oriented, multilayer shrink films, either clear or opaque, comprise a core layer and at least one skin layer. The core layer has a thickness greater than the thickness of the at least one skin layer. The at least one skin layer comprises at least one cyclic-olefin copolymer as the predominant component thereof. The core layer comprises a blend of a polyolefin polymer and a polybutene-1 copolymer with ethylene, the butene-1 constituting over 75% by weight of the polybutene-1 copolymer. The film has a shrinkage of at least 20% in at least one of the machine and transverse directions of formation when said film is heated to a temperature of between 80 and 100° C. Optionally the films can include a propylene-based elastomer, a styrenic based block copolymer elastomer, reclaim including the components of the film, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the production of a co-extruded plasticized multi-layer PVC packaging film that consists of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), a combination that consists of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) or other thermoplastics or elastomers that can be co-polymerized with PVC, having a plasticizer migration behavior from the film composite, which is reduced compared to comparable mono-layer plasticized PVC films and is maximally restricted to 40 mg/dm2.

Abstract: A resin composition superior in stability and external appearance characteristics during/following melt molding; and an extrusion-molded article, an injection-molded article and a blow-molded article that are formed from the resin composition are provided. The resin composition contains an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer as a principle component, and has a heterogeneous nucleation index (f) of less than 0.6 as determined by formula (1) based on a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) curve obtained by DSC in which the resin composition is cooled at a rate of 150° C./sec from a molten state at 210° C. In the formula (1), Qtotal represents an area of a total region surrounded by the DSC curve and a base line, and Qhetero represents an area of a heterogeneous region that is a part of the total region, falling within a range from the temperature lower than the melting point by 38° C. to a temperature lower than the melting point by 75° C.

Abstract: Polyethylene resin foamed particles are obtained by foaming polyethylene resin particles containing a base resin. The base resin is a linear polyethylene resin. The polyethylene resin particles have a storage elastic modulus of 900 Pa or more and 5000 Pa or less at an angular frequency of 1 rad/second and a storage elastic modulus of 100000 Pa or less at an angular frequency of 100 rad/second, in a dynamic viscoelasticity measurement at 190° C. A differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) curve obtained by heating the polyethylene resin foamed particles using a differential scanning calorimeter at a temperature rising speed of 10° C./minute within a range of 20° C. to 220° C. has two melting peaks of a melting peak on a low temperature side and a melting peak on a high temperature side.

Abstract: A polymer blend including a vinylidene chloride interpolymer; an ethylene-acrylate interpolymer; and optionally one or more additives selected from the group consisting of stabilizers, plasticizers, and processing aids is provided. Also provided is an extruded film and a packaging or container which includes the film.

Abstract: This invention provides a polyolefin-based resin composition excellent in mechanical strength and elasticity. The polyolefin-based resin composition comprises a polyolefin-based resin, and, per 100 parts by mass of the polyolefin-based resin, 0.05 to 10 parts by mass of an aliphatic polycarbonate resin and 0.01 to 2 parts by mass of an acid modified polypropylene.

Abstract: An improved thermoplastic material for orthoses and prostheses. This material comprises at least one resin layer of polymeric resin, optionally reinforced with multiple layers or internal fibers, designed to be compatible with vacuum thermoforming, with thickness between 3/64 inches and ¾ inches. The material additionally comprises at least one and optionally two extremely thin cap layers with thickness between 2/1000 and 12/1000 inches, at least one of which is intended for improved compatibility with human skin, and the other of which can be configured for various cosmetic or UV protection purposes. Methods of producing this material, and various orthotic and prosthetic devices using this material, are also taught.

Abstract: Bi-oriented polypropylene film for envelope windows comprising two or more layers, the central layer or body of the film being composed, in the main, of polypropylene and at least one of the outer layers being compatible with adhesives. The invention disclosed affords the main advantage of being totally compatible with the machinery or processes currently used to produce envelope windows with other films, promoting the use of polypropylene, with a reduction in consumption of between 15% and 35%, depending on the type of film that is replaced.

Abstract: Coating compositions are described comprising an aqueous polymeric dispersion; a crosslinker; and an acid or salt of a polyalkylene oxide. Also described are articles comprising the dried and cured coating composition disposed on a substrate as well as a method a providing an anti-fog coating on a substrate.

Abstract: A coating 8 made of polyvinylidene chloride contains particles 12 made of HDPE. Other particles can also be embedded in the coating, such as polymers from the group LDPE, LLDPE, PP, PVDC, PVC, polyamides, polyurethanes, polyacrylates, polystyrenes, acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene polymerizates (ABS), PTFE, hard waxes, synthetic resins, as well as mixtures and copolymerizates thereof. The coating 8 is applied to a film 9 of a composite which features a carrier film 11, to which the film 9 is laminated by means of an adhesion promoter 10 (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A method for producing an optical film includes laminating a plurality of unit films each including a transparent layer in the thickness direction of the unit film to form a laminate; bonding a support on the lateral face of the laminate along the lamination direction; and cutting a lateral face layer of the laminate to which the support is bonded so that the plurality of unit films are continuous in the lamination direction.

Abstract: Various polymeric barrier compositions are described which when formed into films, are useful in reducing transmission of odors. The films can be incorporated into a wide range of products such as multilayer barrier films used in medical applications and particularly in ostomy appliances. In certain versions, the films include blends of amorphous cyclic olefin copolymers and semi-crystalline cyclic olefin copolymers.

Abstract: A surface-treated polymer film is disclosed. The film has a polymer substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface and a primer applied to the first surface of the substrate. The primer is a cross-linked acrylic polymer or other suitable polymer. A method of insulating a surface with an insulation material constructed from the surface-treated polymer is also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions comprising from about 30% to about 95% of one or more RF-active functionalized ethylene copolymers and one or more propylene based plastomers are described. When formed into films or thin layers, the films exhibit a combination of low noise properties and good RF weldability characteristics. Also described are multilayer assemblies using such films and various articles incorporating such. Also described are methods of determining minimum thicknesses of an RF weldable layer in a multilayer film using the compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are biodegradable hydrogel scaffolds for use in tissue engineering. The hydrogel scaffolds are composed of synthetic terpolymers complexed with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), which facilitate cell-sheet and tissue growth. In the presence of a monosaccharide, the PVA-hydrogel is dissolved and cell-sheets are released for harvesting. Further disclosed herein are methods for producing PVA hydrogels which support tissue growth. Tissue engineering applications and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multilayer structure and a method for forming a multilayer structure, the multilayer structure includes: (A) a first polyolefin layer; (B) a styrene polymer layer; (C) a second polyolefin layer; and (D) at least one tie-layer comprising a tie-layer composition. The tie-layer composition includes: (1) 25 to 75 wt. %, based upon the total weight of the tie-layer composition, of a first copolymer, wherein the first copolymer comprises ethylene derived units and units derived from a C4-8 ?-olefin; (2) 5 to 25 wt. %, based upon the total weight of the tie-layer composition, of a polyethylene resin grafted with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or acid derivative; (3) 20 to 50 wt. %, based upon the total weight of the tie-layer composition, of a triblock copolymer composition; and (4) optionally, 0.001 to 20 wt. %, based upon the total weight of the tie-layer composition, of a low density polyethylene.

Abstract: Heat shrinkable multilayer packaging films comprising at least one core of a blend of at least 50% by weight of an ethylene unsaturated-ester copolymer and a material selected from the group consisting of ionomers, ethylene/acid copolymers and terpolymers, or blends, and two outer-film layers comprising a polyolefin. The invention includes films and packaging articles.

Abstract: A multi-layered shrink film comprising: at least three layers including two skin layers and at least one core layer; wherein at least one layer comprises from 10 to 100 weight percent units derived from one or more ethylene-based polymer compositions characterized by having Comonomer Distribution Constant in the range of from 75 to 220, a vinyl unsaturation of from 30 to 100 vinyls per one million carbon atoms present in the backbone of the ethylene-based polymer composition; a zero shear viscosity ratio (ZSVR) in the range from at least 2.5 to 15; a density in the range of 0.924 to 0.940 g/cm3, a melt index (I2) in the range of from 0.1 to 1 g/10 minutes, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 2.5 to 10, and a molecular weight distribution (Mz/Mw) in the range of from 1.

Abstract: A cover for a body, including at least one layer having a low emissivity coefficient for radiation associated with radiative heat loss from the body with wavelengths in a first frequency band.

Abstract: A wood-fiber aluminum-plastic composite profile and a producing method thereof is provided. The profile comprises: an inner core made from minerals, plant fibers, additive and a type of waste plastic, and a protective film layer on the outer surface of the inner core made from a type of plastic identical to that of the inner core. The producing method comprises: adding raw material in weight ratio with main material of 30-55%, supplement material of 38-55%, filler of 5-30%, and additive of 2-6% in a mixer, processing into particles, and co-extruding the inner core and the protective film layer synchronously. The profile produced by the method has good quality, long service life, high durability and wide application range.

Abstract: A dark-colored siding panel product includes a shell having a layered structure. The layered structure can include a substrate comprising polyvinylchloride. The substrate may be located between inner and outer layers. The inner and outer layers may be formed from a weatherable polymer. In addition, at least the outer layer may have a CIE color unit L*<75. An insulation layer may be mounted to the shell.

Abstract: A polarizing plate, a fabrication method thereof, and a display device using the same are provided. The polarizing plate includes a polarizing element, a first adhesive layer formed on one surface of the polarizing element, a second adhesive layer formed on the other surface of the polarizing element, a protective film attached to an upper portion of the first adhesive layer, a bonding layer attached to a lower portion of the second adhesive layer, and a luminance enhancement film attached to the bonding layer.

Abstract: A material that is capable of stopping high-speed projectiles but yet is sufficiently flexible for use in various applications, such as to be used in footwear to protect a person's feet, especially the bottoms thereof is achieved by an enhanced ballistic material formed from interleaving layers of a ballistic material and layers of a gel matrix material that remains relatively soft and flexible. The ballistic material layer may be high tensile strength synthetic or polymeric fibers that are arranged in a mesh weave. Preferably the gel matrix material is capable of investing the ballistic material, e.g., by having the gel matrix material fill the interstices of the fibers, which may be achieved through the use of heat and/or pressure. Furthermore, the combined material, i.e., the enhanced ballistic material, may be shaped, e.g., by molding.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for film comprise at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, wherein the ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer may have, for example, a Mw/Mn from about 1.7 to about 3.5, at least one melting point, Tm, in degrees Celsius, and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the numerical values of Tm and d correspond to the relationship: Tm>?2002.9+4538.5(d)?2422.2(d)2.

Abstract: A composite board includes a polystyrene board having a first side, and a first tough board is bonded to the first side of the polystyrene board. The first tough board is preferably made of a material selected from the group consisting of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), polyethylene vinyl acetate (PEVA), polyethylene (PE), plastic foam, and rubber. The composite board can further include a second tough board bonded to a second side of the polystyrene board opposite to the first side.

Abstract: A plastic articles is provided. The plastic article includes a base formed by injecting molted resin into a cavity of a female mold, and a film attached to the base. The base includes a first edge, the film comprises a second edge level to the first edge of the base.

Abstract: This invention relates to a type of sunshade that has the distinctive feature of allowing sunlight and heat to pass, but prevents the passage of ultraviolet rays. The device, of conventional configuration, has a film consisting of three layers. Each layer consists of copolymers. Additives are added to these layers to absorb and stabilize ultraviolet rays. The invention allows the user, at the beach for example, to sunbathe and feel its warmth, while being protected from the damaging effects of ultraviolet rays.

Abstract: Cracking does not occur in a ferroelectric thin film even when Ce is not doped in a composition for forming ferroelectric thin films and a composition for forming relatively thick ferroelectric thin films contains lead acetate instead of lead nitrate. A ferroelectric thin film made of a titanate lead-based perovskite film or a titanate zirconate lead-based complex perovskite film is formed using the composition for forming ferroelectric thin films. The composition includes lead acetate, a stabilizing agent made of lactic acid and polyvinyl pyrrolidone. In addition, a monomer-equivalent molar ratio of polyvinyl pyrrolidone to a perovskite A site atom included in the composition is more than 0 to less than 0.015. Furthermore, a weight average molecular weight of the polyvinyl pyrrolidone is 5000 to 100000.

Abstract: A laminated composition includes a first polymer layer having a first surface and a second surface; a second polymer layer having a first surface and a second surface; and an adhesive layer joining the second surface of the first polymer layer to a first surface of the second polymer layer; where the adhesive layer includes a heat-shrinkable resin including heat-generating particles, one or more particles configured to generate heat; and a heat-insulating layer coating the resin, the heat-insulating layer including a heat-insulating material.

Abstract: There is provided an adhesive resin composition suitable for a multilayer structure which retains sufficient adhesive strength even when in contact with gasoline or light gas oil, and has excellent long-term durability and durability in high-temperature fuels and excellent adhesive strength at high temperature. The adhesive resin composition of the invention includes a modified ethylene polymer (Al) which is graft-modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof and which has a density of 930 to 980 kg/m3, and an unmodified ethylene polymer (A2) having a density of 910 to 929 kg/m3, wherein the adhesive resin composition has a melt flow rate (MFR) [ASTM 0 1238 (temperature: 190° C., 2160 g load)] of 0.1 to 3 g/10 min and a density of 920 to 930 kg/m3 and has an elution amount of 60 wt % or less at 85° C. or lower as determined by cross-fractionation chromatography. The present invention also relates to a multilayer structure formed by using the adhesion resin composition.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive sheet which can be stuck to a wafer at low temperatures of 100° C. or below, which is soft to the extent that it can be handled at room temperature, and which can be cut simultaneously with a wafer under usual cutting conditions; a dicing tape integrated type adhesive sheet formed by lamination of the adhesive sheet and a dicing tape; and a method of producing a semiconductor device using them. In order to achieve this object, the invention is characterized by specifying the breaking strength, breaking elongation, and elastic modulus of the adhesive sheet in particular numerical ranges.

Abstract: There is provided a packaging film which has a good suitability for use in an automatic packaging machine, and is free from occurrence of sagging even when stored in a low-temperature condition for a long period of time as well as hardly suffers from occurrence of whitening when subjected to high stretch packaging. The stretch packaging film of the present invention comprises a laminated film having at least three layers comprising opposite surface layers each comprising an ethylene-based resin (A) as a main component and an intermediate layer comprising a propylene-based resin (C) and a propylene-based resin (B) which respectively satisfy specific conditions, at a specific compounding ratio, and having a heat of crystallization (?Hc) of 10 to 60 J/g as measured at a temperature drop rate of 10° C./min using a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and a storage elastic modulus (E?) at 20° C.

Abstract: A four-layer film for packaging, including blister packaging, is described. Layer 1 may be a rigid film, such as a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyester. Layer 2 may be a moisture barrier, such as polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE). Layer 3 may be an oxygen barrier, such as a co-extruded film having a polyethylene (PE) layer, an EVOH layer, and a second PE layer. Layer 4 may be a relatively thin layer of a rigid film, such as a PVC or polyester. In this arrangement, Layer 2 may protect the contents of the package from external or atmospheric moisture. Layer 2 may also protect Layer 3 from atmospheric moisture, thereby helping to preserve the effectiveness of Layer 3 as an oxygen barrier.

Abstract: Provided are a composition that contains a quantum dot fluorescent body and that is able to suppress quenching of the quantum dot fluorescent body, a molded body of a quantum dot fluorescent body dispersion resin, a structure containing a quantum dot fluorescent body, a light-emitting device, an electronic apparatus, or a mechanical device, and a method for producing the molded body of a quantum dot fluorescent body dispersion resin.

Abstract: Described is a multi-layered film comprising a core layer comprising polypropylene; a metalizable skin layer such as a treated HDPE or PETG; and a first tie layer comprising a functionalized polypropylene such as an acid-grafted isotactic polypropylene between the core layer and metalizable skin layer; wherein the metalizable skin layer comprises a polymer having a surface energy (ASTM D2578) of at least 30 dynes/cm, a Young's Modulus (ASTM D790) of at least 1500 MPa, and a melting point (ASTM D3418) of at least 130° C.; and wherein the film as measured on the metalizable skin side has a Haze of less than 1000 Haze Units, and a Gloss of greater than 300 Gloss Units.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a modified polypropylene composition for forming laminates, which enables prevention of lowering of interlaminar bond strength even in the case where it is subjected to high-speed molding or subjected to stretch molding, and a laminate using the composition and having excellent interlaminar bond properties. The present invention relates to a modified polypropylene composition comprising a propylene-based polymer (A-1), 0 to 45% by weight of a propylene-based polymer (A-2), an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (B) having a melt flow rate (MFR; ASTM D1238, 230° C., load of 2.16 kg) of 0.01 to 40 g/10 min and a density (ASTM 91505) of not more than 0.900 g/cm3, and a specific amount of modified polypropylene (C) a part or all of which has been graft-modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Identification devices (e.g., wristbands) including a face stock comprising a tough polyolefin material and a flexible vinyl layer are provided. A direct thermal chemistry layer can be deposited directly onto a top surface of the face stock or alternatively a pre-print color layer can be depositing directly onto the top surface of the face stock and the direct thermal chemistry layer can be deposited/located onto the free side of the pre-print layer. The flexible vinyl layer can be adhered to a bottom side of the face stock via an adhesive tie-layer sandwiched between the bottom side of the face stock and the flexible vinyl layer. If desired, an anti-cling layer can also be incorporated into the identification devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layer oriented shrink film comprising at least one skin layer comprising a polystyrene material and at least one core layer comprising a polyolefin layer. The films are preferably primarily oriented in either the machine or the cross direction. These films are ideally suited for use as a shrink label which can be applied either as a CD shrink sleeve or applied using a continuous roll process. The films ideally have an overall density of less than 1.0 g/cm3, to facilitate recycling efforts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laminar shaped article comprising a heterogeneous blend of (a) a composition comprising a vinyl halide or vinylidene halide polymer and optionally an ethylene copolymer containing carboxyl and/or carbon monoxide moieties, and (b) a polyolefin functionalized with a comonomer selected from the group consisting of maleic anhydride, maleic acid diesters, maleic acid monoesters, itaconic anhydride, itaconic acid diesters, itaconic acid monoesters, fumaric acid diesters, fumaric acid monoesters, or combinations thereof as a compatibilizer; and (c) a polyamide wherein the polyamide is present in the vinyl halide or vinylidene halide polymer as a multitude of overlapping layers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a back sheet for a solar cell module for photovoltaic power generation, including a first resin layer attached to EVA under a solar cell, a heat conductive layer formed on the lower surface of the first resin layer, a lower layer formed on the lower surface of the heat conductive layer, and an adhesive layer formed between the first resin layer and the heat conductive layer, wherein the lower layer is a heat conductive coating layer using an inorganic coating or organic-inorganic hybrid coating, or a second resin layer.

Abstract: A multilayer light reflective self assembly film or coating which reflects light of a desired wavelength is obtained by blending block copolymer fractions of different molecular weight. The colour of light reflected by the film or coating depends on the relative amounts of the block copolymers in the blend. Thus, the colour of the reflected light is selectable by varying the relative amounts of the block copolymers in the blend. The polymers may be cross-linked by means of a suitable cross-linking agent. Applications of the film or coating include anti-counterfeiting devices.

Abstract: A label assembly for application to heat shrink containers and materials is described. The label assembly is adhered to the heat shrink material prior to heat shrinking that material. During heat shrinking of the container or material, the label assembly adapts to and accommodates dimensional changes and stresses in the container or material. After shrinking, the label assembly remains adhered to the container or material and is free of wrinkles or other undesirable defects.

Abstract: Label facestock and label assemblies utilizing the facestock are described. The label facestock includes impact copolymer polypropylene (ICP). The label facestock is also axially oriented.

Abstract: A film comprising a core layer (5), first and second outer layers (3, 4), first and second intermediate layers (1, 2). The core layer (5) contains at least 50% by weight of a ULDPE. At least one of the outer layers (3, 4) contains at least 50% by weight of a LLDPE. The first and/or second intermediate layer (1, 2) is made of a first composition based on EVA and on a copolymer of ethylene and of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the linear alkenes of order C greater than ethylene, dienes and cyclic alkenes.

Abstract: A moisture vapor and oxygen transmission resistant flexible film has a polymeric base layer and a barrier layer of discrete particles of a first organic polymer dispersed throughout a matrix of a second organic polymer. Preferably, the first and second polymers are water insoluble and water soluble, respectively. The barrier layer is formed by depositing onto the base layer a coating composition of finely divided insoluble organic polymer particles suspended in an aqueous solution of the water soluble organic polymer, a crosslinking agent and surfactant. The coating composition is heated to crosslink the barrier layer polymers and evaporate solvent to provide a barrier film suitable for packaging applications. Optionally, the film can be metalized to increase barrier properties.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a shape retaining film excellent in shape retention, and further having high tensile elasticity and good longitudinal tear resistance. The shape retaining film is composed of at least one base material layer containing an ethylene polymer that has the density of 900 kg/m3 or more, and the weight-average molecular weight (Mw)/number-average molecular weight (Mn) of 5 to 20, and at least one soft layer containing a high polymer material. The ethylene polymer is an ethylene homopolymer or an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer in which the content of a-olefin unit having 3 to 6 carbon atoms is less than 2% by weight, The high polymer material has the melting point (Tm2) lower than the melting point (Tm1) of the ethylene polymer, the tensile elasticity of 10 to 50 GPa, and the recovery angle of 65° or less as a result of 180° bending, test.

Abstract: An article suitable for outdoor construction applications is provided. The article includes an inner layer having a CPVC composition and an outer layer having a CPVC composition. An intermediate layer is sandwiched between the inner and outer layers. The intermediate layer is a PVC composition.

Abstract: A laminate comprising at least one layer of a first thermoplastic resin composition alternately stacked with at least two layers of a second thermoplastic resin composition, so that the outermost layers are the layers of the second thermoplastic resin composition, wherein the first thermoplastic resin composition, comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and modified ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymers, and the second thermoplastic resin composition has a different composition from the first thermoplastic resin composition, and wherein, in any adjacent pair of the layer of the first thermoplastic resin composition and the layer of the second thermoplastic resin composition, the layer of the first thermoplastic resin composition and the layer of the second thermoplastic resin composition have a specific tensile modulus ratio and a specific thickness ratio.