Abstract: The present invention includes an article and method for transferring an image from one substrate to another. The method includes providing or obtaining an image transfer sheet that is comprised of a substrate layer, a release layer and an image-imparting layer that may comprise a low density polyethylene or other polymeric component having a melting temperature within a range of about 90 degrees C. to about 700 degrees C. An image is imparted to the low density polyethylene area with an image-imparting medium. A second image receiving substrate can be provided. The second image receiving substrate is contacted to the first image transfer sheet at the polymer, image-imparting layer. Heat is applied to the image transfer sheet so that the low density polyethylene encapsulates the image-imparting medium and transfers the encapsulates to the image receiving substrate, thereby forming a mirror image on the image receiving substrate.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a copolymer having the characteristic of developing high viscosity, and lowering its viscosity with an increase in rate of shear, particularly a copolymer having the characteristic of developing viscosity, and lowering its viscosity with an increase in rate of shear even in an aqueous coating composition that contains a surfactant. The present invention provides a copolymer obtainable by copolymerization of a monomer component (m) that includes: (m-1), a macromonomer having (i) a backbone that comprises a polymer chain having a number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 10,000 obtainable by polymerizing a monomer component (I) that contains 5 to 100 mass % of a C4-C24 alkyl-containing polymerizable unsaturated monomer (a), and (ii) a polymerizable unsaturated group; and (m-2) a polymerizable unsaturated monomer containing a hydrophilic group.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a surface-modified film which has adhesive properties improved by surface modification and a process for producing the same. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a laminated film in which at least the surface-modified film has been laminated and a process for producing the laminated film. The surface-modified film according to the present invention is characterized by being obtained by bringing a halide complex of an element in Group 13 of the periodic table into contact with at least a part of a region in the surfaces of a resin film.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a rubber-reinforced resin which, when formed into a molded article, can prevent contamination or soiling of an article contacted with the molded article or a device on the periphery of the molded article and is excellent in impact resistance and transparency, and an anti-static resin composition which is excellent in impact resistance and anti-static properties. The present rubber-reinforced resin comprises a rubber-reinforced copolymeric resin produced by polymerization of 20 to 95 parts by mass of monomer components comprising methyl methacrylate, an aromatic vinyl compound and a cyanidated vinyl compound in the presence of a rubbery polymer having a predetermined volume-average particle diameter, or comprises a mixture of the rubber-reinforced copolymeric resin and a copolymer of the above-mentioned monomer components.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a composition that includes a functionalized polyfluoropolyether and functionalized polybutadiene in a weight ratio of functionalized polyfluoropolyether/functionalized polybutadiene of from about 20/80 to about 80/20 in a solvent. The composition can be used to form a surface layer having a water contact angle of greater than about 90° and a hexanedecane contact angle greater than about 45°.

Abstract: The invention provides a cushion for a polishing pad, wherein, when a dynamic compression viscoelasticity measurement is performed under conditions of 23° C., a static load of 27.6 kPa, a frequency of 11 Hz and an amplitude of 1 ?m, (1) a phase difference between dynamic stress and deformation is 4° or less, and (2) a ratio of the maximum value of the deformation amount to the maximum value of the dynamic stress ([maximum value of deformation amount]/[maximum value of dynamic stress]) is 0.5 ?m/kPa or more. The invention also provides a polishing pad having a layer of the cushion for a polishing pad and a polishing layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved formaldehyde-free coated fibrous substrate. The coating includes a crosslinked binder system which forms three dimensional networks when heat cured. After the coating is applied to the back of fibrous substrate and cured, the coating is capable of hygroscopic expansion which imparts excellent anti-sag properties. The coating is compatible with other coating systems with neutral or mild alkaline pH. The improvement being the binding system is neutralized with a volatile base so that it evaporates quickly so as not to hinder the cross-linking reaction.

Abstract: A multilayer panel that comprises: a first layer in view, which has an aesthetic function, is resistant, and is made of PDCPD; a second, insulation and self-bonding, layer of polyurethane; and possibly a third, flexible or semi-rigid, layer, formed by a plastic or metal film with the function of vapour barrier, which can be made of PU or PE film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid conductive composite made from carbon nanotubes and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/poly(styrene-sulfonate) to reduce the surface resistivity of a transparent thermoplastic substrate. The inventive composites, which may find use in capacitive touch screen displays, require no special treatment or precautions, and are not limited by minimum or maximum component ratios. A wide variation the amounts of carbon nanotube and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/poly(styrene-sulfonate) allows a minimization of the adverse carbon nanotube effects on the composite transparency while producing a stable, low sheet resistance material.

Abstract: Heat-curing reactive composition based on natural and/or synthetic polymers containing olefinic double bonds, and vulcanizing agents, which composition contains a) at least one liquid cis-1,4-polyisoprene with a weight-average molecular weight of between 20000 and 70000, b) a vulcanization system, c) at least one polybutadiene liquid at 22° C., in which the liquid cis-1,4-polyisoprene a) constitutes a proportion of the entire composition in the range from 9 to 15 wt. %, the vulcanization system b) is selected from the group consisting of: b1) sulfur and one or more vulcanization accelerator(s), b2) peroxide or disulfide vulcanization systems, b3) quinones, quinone dioximes or dinitrosobenzene, and the polybutadiene c) liquid at 22° C. constitutes a proportion of the entire composition in the range from 16 to 29 wt %.

Abstract: A barrier laminate comprising at least one organic layer and at least one inorganic layer, in which the organic layer comprises a polymer having a structural unit of the following formula: wherein R1 and R2 represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; L represents an open-chain alkylene group having at least 8 carbon atoms and not containing an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom and a sulfur atom.

Abstract: A waterproof member includes a polymer sheet and a UV resin layer adhered to the polymer sheet. A method of producing a waterproof member includes injecting a first UV resin solution into a first resin molding, placing a polymer sheet onto the first UV resin solution, compressing the polymer sheet and the first UV resin solution to be closely adhered to each other, curing a first UV resin layer on the polymer sheet by irradiating UV into the first UV resin solution, injecting a second UV resin solution into a second resin molding, placing a polymer sheet having the first UV resin molding onto the second resin molding, compressing the polymer sheet and the second UV resin solution to be closely adhered to each other, and curing a second UV resin layer on the polymer sheet by irradiating UV into the second UV resin solution.

Abstract: A corrosive gas resistant laminate comprises an outer polymer layer desirably containing a volatile corrosion inhibitor therein, a corrosion gas resistant barrier layer that can be a hydrophilic polymer, and a tie layer located between said outer and said barrier layers. The various laminates have improved transmission resistance with regard to corrosive gases such as oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, and halogen gases such as chlorine. The laminates can be used to protect metal during storage and transit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a barrier laminate comprising at least one organic layer and at least one inorganic layer, wherein the organic layer is obtained by curing a polymerizable composition comprising 1 to 50% by weight of a polymerizable compound which has a bisphenol skeleton and having an aliphatic group.

Abstract: Radio frequency sealable films and sealed film structures are disclosed where the film comprises an outer seal layer and a substantially adjacent radio frequency receptive layer, wherein the outer seal layer consists essentially of a substantially isotactic polypropylene composition and the radio frequency receptive layer comprises a radio frequency receptive material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition comprising (A) a saponified ethylene-vinyl ester copolymer and (B) a completely or partially dehydrated polyvalent metal sulfate hydrate. Preferably, the component (B) is a completely or partially dehydrated 2-valent metal sulfate hydrate. The resin composition can suppress increasing viscosity in preparation thereof as well as production of the multilayer structure therefrom. A molded article can be stably produced and recover quickly gas barrier property deteriorated by hot water treatment and additionally maintain the superior gas barrier property.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electro-switchable polymer film assembly having a first and a second surface side, comprising at least one pair of electrodes (3, 4) and a polymer matrix (2), wherein structuring particles (5) can be embedded in the polymer matrix and the polymer matrix or the structuring particles consist of an electro-active polymer, wherein furthermore, the first and/or the second surface sides can be transferred from a plane condition into a structured condition by electric switching of the electro-active polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a multi-layer product comprising a) a substrate containing at least one thermoplastic substrate layer and b) at least one protective layer made of a coating composition comprising compounds with at least two functional groups, characterized in that the protective layer(s) are/is applied inline after the production of the substrate containing the substrate layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermally reversible hot melt adhesive that is isocyanate-free, moisture independent, crosslinkable and thermally reversible. The thermally reversible hot melt adhesive may be repeatedly heated and cooled without negatively affecting the performance of the adhesive. The thermally reversible composition may also be used as a primer layer. The thermally reversible hot melt adhesive and primer are particularly well suited for end use applications such as packaging, graphic arts, construction, footwear, textiles, general assembly, automotive and consumer goods.

Abstract: There is provided a membrane material for a gas holder having abrasion resistance and flex resistance usable as a gas holder, in addition to strength of a base fabric, and having high gas barrier properties. A membrane material for a gas holder, which is used in a gas holder for storing or recovering gas, includes at least 4 layers of a protective layer, a base fabric layer, a gas barrier layer and a protective layer laminated in this order.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a laminate which is good in adhesiveness between a substrate and a thin film laminated thereon by a dry film-forming method such as a chemical vapor growth method or a vacuum evaporation method even if the substrate is a polymer substrate made of a nonpolar polymer; and a process for producing the same. In order to attain the above-mentioned object, the invention provides a laminate comprising a polymer substrate, a primer layer comprising a cyclized rubber which is a conjugated diene polymer cyclized product or a derivative thereof, the layer being formed on the surface of the polymer substrate, and a thin film laminated on the surface of the primer layer by a dry film-forming method; and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plastic article containing a first polymer and an interpenetrating network or blend of a second polymer infused in a surface layer of the first polymer, wherein the second polymer is the product of photopolymerizing, in a de-oxygenated environment, a reactive monomer in the presence of one or more radical photoinitiators. The present invention also provides a process for the infusion of a surface layer polymer interpenetrating network (“IPN”) or interpenetrating blend (“IPB”) into plastic articles. By inclusion of a second polymer within the pre-existing first polymer, surface modification of the physical and chemical properties of the host polymer may be enhanced.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an adhesive composition which can bond a film to unvulcanized rubber strongly, and is flexible and rarely undergoes cracking under low temperature conditions; and a method for bonding a film to unvulcanized rubber using the adhesive composition. In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a laminate formed by the bonding method; and a tire produced using the laminate. The adhesive composition of the present invention contains a polymer component which has a glass transition temperature or both a glass transition temperature and a melting point of 40° C. or lower, has a main chain having a random structure, has epoxy groups, and has sulfur-crosslinkable sites. The bonding method of the present invention is characterized by using the adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a multilayer heat shrinkable film characterized by a combination of desirable properties, such as high shrinkage, good optical properties, excellent sealability and stack sealability. The invention further is directed to a method of producing said film. The invention is further directed to the use of said film or bags and pouches made therefrom for packaging goods as for example food products. The invention also refers to tubes made with the film.

Abstract: A jacket configured to encase building component insulation is provided. The jacket comprises at least inner layer, an intermediate layer attached to the inner layer, and an outer layer attached to the intermediate layer. The inner layer, intermediate layer and outer layers are configured for attachment to each other with the use at least one of heat, polymeric material, and pressure. Additionally, the jacket complies with the standards of flame retardancy as provided by ASTM C1136.

Abstract: A polymer composition that includes from 0.1 to 60 percent by weight of interpolymer resin particles containing a styrenic polymer intercalated within a polyolefin and from 40 to 99.9 percent by weight of at least one second polymer. The polyolefin is present at from 20% to 80% by weight based on the weight of the particles, has a VICAT softening temperature greater than 60° C. and a melt index of from 0.3 to 15 g/10 minutes (190° C./2.16 kg). The styrenic polymer is present at from 20% to 80% by weight based on the weight of the particles. The interpolymer resin particles have a gel content ranging from 0 to 5% by weight based on the weight of said interpolymer resin particles, a VICAT softening temperature ranging from 85° C. to 115° C., and a melt index value ranging from 0.1 to 6.0 (230° C./5.0 kg).

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a biolaminate composite assembly, including one or more biolaminate layers, a non-plastic rigid substrate and an adhesive layer in contact with the substrate and the one or more biolaminate layers. The substrate is laminated or formed to the one or more biolaminate layers. Embodiments also relate to methods of making a biolaminate composite assembly.

Abstract: A process for forming a color-clear multilayer coating on a substrate is disclosed. The basecoat is a waterborne coating and the clear topcoat is isocyanate containing and comprises a polyene and a polythiol. The isocyanate can be present as a separate component or can be an isocyanate-functional polyene.

Abstract: Two-component solventless adhesive compositions for lamination applications and laminated structures, including flexible laminated packaging, comprising at least two substrates, including structures comprising reverse printed ink films and/or metalized films. The adhesive comprises a prepolymer having one or more oligomers with a relatively high molecular weight.

Abstract: Substrates, coated with a block copolymer comprising at least four blocks being at least two hard blocks, one soft block and one hydrophilic block, wherein a the soft block is sandwiched between the hard blocks.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided which comprises from 50 to 95% by weight of a modified ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (C) obtained by reacting an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) with a monovalent epoxy compound (B) having a molecular weight of 500 or less, and from 5 to 50% by weight of a soft resin (F) that has at least one functional group able to react with a hydroxyl group and has a Young's modulus at 23° C., 50% RH of 500 MPa or less, wherein the soft resin (F) is dispersed with an average particle diameter of 0.1 ?m or less in a matrix of the modified ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (C). This resin composition is excellent in barrier properties and also in flex resistance and impact resistance at low temperature.

Abstract: A composition is described that includes at least one polyolefin, at least one thermoplastic bio-resin derived from starch or soy or both, and at least one compatibilizer having at least one polyolefin and at least one polar group. Surface coverings and floor coverings, such as laminated floor coverings, having the composition, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new combinations of tie-layers and backing layers and/or substrates for making (1) new multilayer structures formed from one or more ionomers and one or more tie-layers, and optionally a backing layer to form laminates, (2) new composite articles made from these laminates in combination with optional substrate materials, and (3) new methods of making composite articles from these laminates by shaping and subsequently contacting them with a substrate material.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a barrier film that maintains an oxygen barrier after being subjected to autoclaving conditions. The film comprises one EVOH layer positioned as a core layer, and one EVOH layer positioned directly adjacent to an outer layer comprising highly permeable material having a moisture vapor permeability greater than about 40 g-mil/100 in2-day-atm. During autoclaving, the barrier properties of the EVOH layer positioned adjacent to the outer layer allows improved recovery of oxygen barrier properties. In addition, during rewetting applications, the internal EVOH layer maintains the oxygen barrier. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the disclosed barrier film.

Abstract: A dielectric film which has high electrical resistance and excellent durability and a process for producing the dielectric film are provided. Also provided is a transducer which has large displacement and excellent durability. The dielectric film includes a three-dimensional crosslinked body that is synthesized from an organic metal compound, a rubber polymer that is other than a polydimethyl siloxane and has a functional group that is reactive with the organic metal compound, and an inorganic filler that has a functional group that is reactive with the organic metal compound. The transducer is configured by interposing the dielectric film between at least a pair of electrodes.

Abstract: Polymeric particles capable of absorbing blood and/or body fluids, the polymeric particles being coated with at least one surfactant and with at least one solvent, are produced and used for absorbing blood and/or body fluids, especially in hygiene articles.

Abstract: A polyolefin tarpaulin composition for photographic printing provides a reinforced structure with united strength in the outside of the tarpaulin, and provides a superior processing property by allowing a photographic print sheet to be easily coupled to the outside of the tarpaulin. The generation of a pollutant that is a problem associated with PVC tarpaulin is prevented, and an eco-friendly material is used which does not harm the human body and which can be recycled after use.

Abstract: Process for producing protective or surface coatings by coating of substrates with a radiation curable coating composition and subsequent radiation curing, wherein the radiation curable coating composition comprises a compound of the formula I in which R1 and R2 independently of one another are an organic radical having in each case at least one C atom, but where the sum of the C atoms of R1 and R2 is at least 4, or R1 and R2 together form a ring system comprising at least 4 C atoms, R3 is a hydrogen atom or Y, X is a C1 to C10 alkylene group, n and m independently of one another are 0 or an integer from 1 to 50, Y is a group selected from —CH?CH2; —CH2—CH?CH2; or and R4 can be an H atom, a methyl group or —CH2—C(?O)—OH, and R5 is an H atom and R6 is a —C(?O)—OH group or, alternatively, R6 is an H atom and R5 is a —C(?O)—OH group.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment comprises a load transfer device that includes a composite component having a variable and controllable surface roughness. The component may comprise a base substrate, a compliant layer over the base substrate, and a top layer over the compliant layer. The complaint layer and the top layer may act cooperatively to reversibly generate wrinkles in response to changes in temperature of the composite component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security and/or valuable document (2) comprising electronic components (4) and/or diffractive security elements, comprising at least one protective layer (4, 5) being arranged on one side or two protective layers (4, 5) being arranged on both sides of the electronic components (4) and/or of the diffractive security element, said protective layers (4, 5) being formed of a first base polymer, comprising polymer layers (8, 9, 12, 13) being formed of a second base polymer being different from the first base polymer, into said polymer layers (8, 9, 12, 13) the electronic components (4) and/or the diffractive security element with the protective layers (4, 5) being laminated, adhesive layers (10, 11) with a latent-reactive adhesive being arranged at least between the polymer layers (8, 9, 12, 13) and the protective layers (6, 7).

Abstract: A laminate film including at least one bio-based polyolefin layer including at least 53 pMC of radiocarbon (14C) content is disclosed. The laminate film may include additional layers such as a second bio-based polyolefin resin-containing layer of at least 53 pMC radiocarbon content, and a metal layer.

Abstract: A coextrusion film according to a first embodiment of the invention has a monolithic elastic layer of a thermoplastic elastomer having an exposed outer face and an inner face and a support layer lying on, releasably joined to, and separable from the inner face at an interface.

Abstract: There is provided a thin highly dielectric film for a film capacitor being excellent in mechanical strength, in which highly dielectric inorganic particles can be blended to a dielectric resin at high ratio, and rubber particles (B) and preferably highly dielectric inorganic particles (C) are dispersed in a thermoplastic resin (A).

Abstract: An apparatus includes a flexible base material and a flexible material formed on the flexible base material. Both the flexible base material and the flexible material have shrinkable and/or stretchable properties. The flexible base material may include a shrinkable polymer (e.g. PVC/PET or “shrink wrap”), which may shrink up to 500%. The flexible base material may include a stretchable polymer (e.g. Mylar), which may be stretched by at least 1000%. These stretchable and shrinkable properties may be exhibited without substantial functional degradation of either the flexible base material and/or the flexible material layer.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer media, such as a belt, that includes a cyclo olefin polymer.

Abstract: A load bearing sheet comprises a flexible layer reinforced with a plurality of reinforcing elements arranged on one or both sides of the flexible layer. The plurality of reinforcing elements comprises at least one HMwPE or UHMwPE tape. The invention also relates to a process for making the sheet. The invention further relates to applications of the sheet.

Abstract: This disclosure describes the application of a supplemental corona source to provide surface charge on submicrometer particles to enhance collection efficiency and micro-structural density during electrostatic collection.

Abstract: To provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for dicing which inhibits the generation of fibrous scraps and has good expandability.

Abstract: A system and method for forming a biopolymer roll stock for a biopolymer form-fill-sealed package, the biopolymer roll stock includes at least one biopolymer resin; and at least one additive, the additive including at least one impact modifier between 5-50 weight % of the total weight of the additive; and at least one polymer color concentrate between 5-50 weight % of the total weight of the additive, whereby the biopolymer roll stock has a predetermined thickness and impact resistance.

Abstract: Decorative system composites and methods for forming the same are described. The composites employ new and improved support film systems that have enhanced tensile strength under typical thermoforming conditions, including elevated temperatures. An optional release film can be used in conjunction with the support film. The support film is particularly suitable for use with decorative films used to impart a surface effect, such as paint or color-containing film systems, to a thermoformed plastic component. The support film systems also possess enhanced bag/sag/drape control characteristics.