Abstract: A method of generating reactive species which includes exposing a wavelength specific photoreactor composition to radiation, in which the wavelength specific photoreactor composition comprises one or more wavelength-specific sensitizers associated with one or more reactive species-generating photoinitiators. Also described are methods of polymerizing unsaturated monomers, methods of curing an unsaturated oligomer/monomer mixture, and methods of laminating.

Abstract: The invention is directed to coating a knit, woven, or non-woven textile substrate with adhesive polyurethane layer and then with an elastomeric polysiloxane layer and to then form an air curtain or air bag therefrom with superior air-holding and superior heat resistance.

Abstract: The specification discloses a method for the manufacture of a fluorescent polyphenolic product with high UV absorbance, its subsequent epoxidation, polyphenolic products, epoxidized derivatives and compositions thereof as well as laminates containing fluorescent polyphenolic products and derivatives thereof. The polyphenolic products are prepared by heating glyoxal at a temperature of about 80° C. to about 100° C. with a molar excess of a phenol in the presence of an acidic catalyst which is eliminated from the reaction mixture at a temperature below about 170° C. The total mole ratio of glyoxal to phenol charged to the reaction mixture is about 0.15 to 0.22 moles of glyoxal for each mole of phenol. The glyoxal is added continuously or by stepwise additions to the phenol so as to keep the aldehyde units in the reaction mixture to less than about 70% of the aldehyde units in the total quantity of glyoxal to be charged for making the polyphenol.

Abstract: A laundry article effective for inhibiting transfer of extraneous dyes and soil to articles in a wash liquor, said laundry article comprising a support matrix and a functionalized polyamine attached to or entrapped in the support matrix. The functionalized polyamine comprises the reaction product of (A) a cyano- or guanidino-containing compound and (B) a polyamine prepared from at least one monomeric amine. The laundry article inhibits dye transfer, soil redeposition, and provides color protection to fabrics in a wash liquor. In addition, the laundry article does not interfere with the removal of stains from fabrics washed in the presence of the laundry article. Furthermore, the laundry article containing the functionalized polyamines are economical and environmentally safe.

Abstract: This invention concerns electronic substrates comprising a non-woven filler material and a resin material. The present invention also includes electronic products manufactured from the electronic substrates of this invention including, but not limited to prepregs, metal clad laminates, and printed wiring boards with and without lased via holes. The present invention further includes a method of manufacturing printed built-up wiring boards including the steps of forming a prepreg and forming at least one via in the prepreg.

Abstract: Polymer compositions which are useful to improve water repellency and durability in fiber, nonwoven, textile, and paper compositions are disclosed. A method of improving water repellency and durability in fiber, nonwoven, textile, and paper compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: A nonwoven fiber and fabric are provided wherein the fabric has comparable strength characteristics to conventional fabrics yet is softer. The fibers are are a blend of a high crystallinity polypropylene polymer and a random block copolymer of polypropylene and polyethylene. The fabric of this invention may be laminated to other spunbond layers, meltblown nonwoven fabrics or films.

Abstract: A method for coating a textile includes applying a substantially water-free, energy-curable, polymer-forming composition to the textile and exposing the textile and composition to a source of energy under such conditions as to generate chemically active sites on the surface of the textile and polymerize the composition. The resulting polymer is grafted onto the textile. Preferably, the energy is derived from electron beam radiation. The composition includes an epoxy oligomer having at least two ethylenically unsaturated moieties, and at least one alkoxylated polyol monomer having at least two ethylenically unsaturated moieties and capable of being copolymerized with the epoxy oligomer. Preferably, the composition also includes a surface active agent capable of rendering the uncured composition dispersible in water. Optionally, the composition can contain a colorant, and photoinitiator. The composition is especially suitable for use as a screen printing ink and coating material for textiles.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to elastic nonwoven webs and films made from thermoplastic polymers. In particular, the present invention is directed to forming nonwoven webs and films from an elastomeric polymer and then cross-linking the polymer in order to improve the stretch characteristics of the article. Cross-linking also makes the article more temperature resistant. in one embodiment, the elastomeric polymer is a metallocene-catalyzed copolymer of polyethylene. Elastic layers made in accordance with the present invention can be combined into laminates and used in various products, such as diapers and other personal care articles.

Abstract: Preferably configured in ridge and recess irregularity, the inventive article provides adsorption of malodor components in air and also dust collecting function. It comprises woven sheet having coarse three dimensional structure whose areas of sheet surface as well as internal fiber structure allowable to contact to incoming outer air are formed with a binder layer made of latex or emulsion or non-solvent adhesive and such binder layer is adhered with activated carbon particles partially exposed. The process of adhereing activated carbon particles is conveniently performed by a fluidizing bed. The inventive sheet form fabric incorporates the particles with a high void ratio and uniformity and thereby exhibits high adsorptive rate and capacity, and exceedingly low pressure loss with such result that it is applicable regardless of high or air wind rate. Preferable use is a filter element of air-conditioner for cars.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for production of asphalt coated sheets comprising materials highly prone to distortion under heat, including polyester and similarly deformable materials, in a coating machine comprising a mat puller adapted to pull the mat at a selectable rate, a coater, and a metering device. The metering device is optionally adapted to pull the mat at a selectable rate. The mat is pulled through the coater and coated with asphalt heated to 250° F. to 500° F., while the rates at which the mat puller and metering device pull the mat are independently and/or jointly adjusted to such that coated sheet may be produced at rates of more than 200 feet per minute, without wrinkling or necking in the mat.

Abstract: A dust-removing synthetic resin filter of the present invention comprises a filter material which comprises: synthetic resin fibers; and iron oxide particles having a catalytic activity to chlorine or hydrogen chloride gas. Such a dust-removing synthetic resin filter is capable of so-called clean combustion which is free from discharge of harmful substances upon incineration thereof and is advantageous from the standpoint of preventing environmental pollution.

Abstract: A composite of thermally non-adherent fluoropolymeric and non-fluoropolymeric components is created through the agency of a non-woven, fibrous binder interposed between and portionally embedded into both components. The fibers of the non-woven binder have a substantial portion of their length extending into both components and cross the interface at an angle that is substantially normal to the plane of embedment. The composite possesses good peel-adhesion behavior between the otherwise thermally non-adherent components.

Abstract: This invention relates to metallized, particularly aluminized, fabrics which are coated with specific polyurethane finishes and primer coatings comprising novel phosphate-containing primers. Such specific polyurethanes are cross-linked when reacted with the primer coatings and applied in latex form. Upon impregnation within metal-coated fabrics, these particular polyurethanes encapsulate the metal particles and provide vastly improved washfastness properties to the fabrics and thus ensure the retention of substantially all the metal coating within and on the target fabric. The phosphate-containing primer provides remarkably improved adhesion between the metal and the polyurethane for excellent durability and washfastness. The primer compositions as well as the methods of producing a metallized coated with a primed polyurethane encapsulant are also provided.

Abstract: Polymer compositions which are useful to improve water repellency and durability in fiber, nonwoven, textile, and paper compositions are disclosed. A method of improving water repellency and durability in fiber, nonwoven, textile, and paper compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a unique knit construction having a nonfiberglass yarn for controlling stiffness, i.e., a stiffness-controlling yarn. The knit may optionally have a nonfiberglass microdenier yarn and/or a heat shrinkable yarn.

Abstract: A laminated panel-type structure particularly suited for vehicle interior applications such as headliners and door panels has a multiple denier polyester fiber core and randomly oriented structural reinforcing fibers. The laminated structure has superior sound attenuation properties resulting from a core of intertwined polyester fibers of differing deniers, with preferably relatively larger denier fibers on exterior areas of the core and some bicomponent fibers, short non-woven reinforcing fiber strands which are randomly attached and intertwined with the core on opposing major sides of the core, an impervious polymer film with a low melt layer which retains the reinforcing fibers against one side of the core and is attached to a scrim layer, and a polymer web on an opposite side of the core which retains the reinforcing fiber strands on the opposing major side of the core and to which a cover stock is applied.

Abstract: An article which comprises (1) a composite comprising a polyurethane matrix including fibrous or particulate reinforcement, the polyurethane matrix being formed in situ about the reinforcement by reaction of polyurethane forming components at a temperature below the melting point of the reinforcement and (2) a polymeric film bound to at least one surface of the composite, the film being bound to the composite by adhesion to the polyurethane matrix which emerges or is enhanced as the matrix is formed in situ.

Abstract: A laminate sheet comprising (A) a polyester block copolymer which comprises 20 to 70 wt % of a hard segment consisting of an aromatic polyester and 80 to 30 wt % of a soft segment consisting of an aromatic polyester and (B) cloth on at least one side of which the polyester block copolymer is laminated, the melting point (T,.degree. C.) of the polyester block copolymer satisfying the following expressions: T0-5 >T>T0-60 and T>T'+10 (in which T is defined above, T0 is a melting point (0.degree. C.) of the aromatic polyester constituting the hard segment, and T' is a melting point (.degree. C.) of a random polymer obtained by adding 0.1 wt % of titanium tetrabutoxide to the polyester block copolymer and melting and kneading at 250.degree. C. for 3 hours).

Abstract: An improved fabric for use in applications such as furniture upholstery is provided which possesses desirable flexibility, cleanability, and fluid resistant properties. The fabric includes a textile substrate treated with a fluorochemical stain resist agent. The treated textile substrate is covered substantially on the back with a layer of extrusion coated thermoplastic polymer which is pressed at least partially into the fabric substrate. A process for forming the fluid shield fabric according to the present invention is also provided. Preferably, the fabric is comprised of solution dyed nylon and the polymeric material is ethylene methyl acrylate polymer.

Abstract: A coated substrate having an MVTR greater than about 5 perms comprises a substrate, a monolithic, extrusion coated breathable polymer layer, and a primer layer intermediate and adhered to the substrate and the monolithic, extrusion coated breathable polymer layer.

Abstract: A method of producing a curable prepreg which comprises (i) sandwiching a multi-ply fabric layer comprising at least two superposed sheets of woven reinforcing fabric between solid films of a curable resin composition and (ii) heating the resulting sandwich under pressure so that the resin composition impregnates the sheets of woven reinforcing fabric to form a coherent curable structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a molding media and method of producing resin stabilized polymeric fiber mats useful as thermal and acoustical insulation. The molding media and method of the invention lower the cost of producing such mats while still maintaining the necessary mechanical and acoustical properties. One embodiment of the molding media and method of the invention further provides environmental advantages over glass fiber and foam mats.

Abstract: Fabric blends of inherently flame resistant fibers and flame resistant cellulosic fibers that contain a flame retardant. According to the method of production of these blends, the inherently flame resistant fibers can be dyed a full shade of color without depleting the flame retardant contained in the cellulosic fibers. In addition, the potential for laundering shrinkage of the inherently flame resistant fibers of the blends is reduced regardless of whether both, one of, or neither of the inherently flame resistant fibers and the flame resistant cellulosic fibers are dyed. Dyeing and/or shrinkage prevention of these blends is conducted at temperatures below 100.degree. C., typically approximately between 70.degree. C. and 100.degree. C.

Abstract: A fabric for plant life contains fibrous material which contains not less than 5% by weight of an organic polymer fiber having a fineness of not less than 30 deniers, a moisture-absorbent polymer; and a binder polymer, the moisture-absorbent polymer and the binder polymer being adhered to the fibrous material. The fabric has a water absorption per volume of from 0.02 to 10 g water/cm.sup.3, shows an apparent density of from 0.001 to 0.3 g/cm.sup.3 under elevated pressure of 20 g/cm.sup.2 and has a thickness of not less than 1.5 mm under elevated pressure of 20 g/cm.sup.2.

Abstract: In one embodiment, this invention relates to a bitumen-based built-up roofing system comprising a structural deck covered with a membrane comprising;(A) at least two plied layers of reinforcement, the bottom layer being attached to said structural deck,(B) a separately applied bitumen-based waterproofing adhesive between each layer wherein each ply is firmly adhered to the bitumen-based adhesive applied between the plies,(C) a bitumen based flood coat over the plied layers, and(D) a protective layer of inert mineral aggregate material embedded in the flood coat, wherein the bitumen in at least the flood coat comprises a coal tar composition prepared from a blend comprising:(1) from about 80 parts to about 98 parts by weight of coal tar having an overall float test of from about 50 seconds to about 220 seconds,(2) from about 2 parts to about 20 parts by weight of coal tar pitch having a softening point of from about 140 to about 160.degree. C.

Abstract: A liquid and viral impermeable material (10) has a core (11) having one side overlaid with a microdenier polyester fabric (13) and an opposite side overlaid with a knitted polyester fabric (14). The core is comprised of two layers of microporous urethane film (16) and (17) bonded to each other with a layer of breathable, urethane adhesive (19). The material is useful in constructing surgical and medical garments.

Abstract: A method is provided to prepare a filter material, the method comprising the steps of: providing a porous substrate; preparing a high internal phase emulsion wherein the external phase of the emulsion comprises polymerizable monomers, and the internal phase is a non-polymerizable phase; impregnating the high internal phase emulsion into the substrate felt; and polymerizing the polymerizable monomers. A layer of cured foam as is thereby formed on the substrate and within pore volumes of the substrate. The cured foam can have a high porosity, small pore size, and low density, resulting in a filter material having a high efficiency in removal of particles, at a lower pressure drop than alternative high efficiency filter materials.

Abstract: A liquid impervious seam is formed in laminate sheet comprising polyurethane and polyester laminates, the seam being formed with ultrasonic energy and being capable of withstanding repeated sterilizations by autoclaving.

Abstract: An aqueous binder composition containing a urea-formaldehyde resin modified with a water-soluble styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer is used in the preparation of fiber mats.

Abstract: An elastic protective material is disclosed. The protective material comprises a three-dimensional fully fashioned knit structure made by single jersey knitting at a machine gauge of at least 10 needles per inch. This knit layer is completely surrounded on both surfaces by an antiseptic and sterilizable elastomer or polymer. A method of making the elastic protective material is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of generating reactive species which includes exposing a wavelength specific photoreactor to radiation, in which the wavelength specific photoreactor comprises a wavelength-specific sensitizer associated with one or more reactive species-generating photoinitiators. Also described are methods of polymerizing unsaturated monomers and curing an unsaturated oligomer/monomer mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to sheet-like absorbents for water and aqueous solutions, containing at a defined distributionA) at least one water-swellable synthetic and/or natural superabsorbent polymer, andB) at least one water-soluble synthetic and/or natural polymeras a matrix of sheet-like design wherein the superabsorbent component A) is integrated or fixed. The sheet-like absorbents have an increased absorptive capacity for water and aqueous liquids, particularly under load. They are manufactured by forming a sheet-like matrix from the water-soluble synthetic and/or natural polymers B) and providing same with said water-swellable synthetic and/or natural superabsorber A), e.g., by applying a solution of matrix B) on a surface, sprinkling same with component A), and drying the sheet-like structure thus obtained.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat-retaining, moisture-permeable, waterproof fabric having a highly moisture-absorbing and releasing organic fine particles immobilized on at least one surface of an unprocessed fabric (base fabric) with a moisture-permeable waterproof resin. The fabric is capable of generating heat by the absorption of moisture.

Abstract: An improved textile material having a hydrophilic finish which is made by a method comprising applying to a fibrous web an aqueous solution comprising an anhydride based graft copolymer, and drying the fibrous web at a temperature sufficient to cure the anhydride based graft copolymer in the fibrous web. The anhydride based graft copolymer is the reaction product of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, an anhydride monomer selected from maleic anhydride and itaconic anhydride, either a monofunctional polyglycol having a hydroxyl or amine terminal group or a polyfunctional polyglycol having a weight average molecular weight of greater than 5,000 and at least one terminal hydroxyl group, and a free radical initiator. The hydrophilic finish eliminates the shortcomings inherent in certain textile materials such as their high affinity for oils, staining during washing, static cling problems, and wearer discomfort.

Abstract: A laminate base material of aromatic polyamide fiber non-woven fabric which comprises a combined non-woven fabric of para-aramid fibers and meta-aramid fibers bonded with each other by a resin binder such as an epoxy resin binder and meta-aramid fibers being thermally adhered to each other and meta-aramid fibers being thermally adhered to para-aramid fibers while they are passing through a pair of thermal rolls and heated and pressed by them and the meta-aramid fibers being included preferably by 5 through 30 weight %.

Abstract: Nonwoven material produced by hydroentangling a fiber web, comprising recycled fibers with a fiber length of between 5 and 60 mm and a fineness of between 0.1 and 20 dtex, which are constituted by fibers which are mechanically shredded or torn from nonwoven waste, textile waste or the like. The fibers are mixed with each other and possibly with new fibers in a wet-formed, foam-formed, air-laid or dry-laid fiber web which is hydroentangled with sufficient energy for forming a compact absorbent material.

Abstract: A nonwoven fabric of chemically bonded non-cellulose fibers including a random arrangement of non-cellulose fibers and an essentially formaldehyde free latex binder capable of developing maximum tensile properties at temperatures less than the melt bonding temperature of the non-cellulose fibers.

Abstract: A closure for a container having an opening, said closure comprising at least one resilient mass of fibers selected from synthetic fibers, natural fibers and mixtures thereof, said at least one resilient mass of fibers having a density in the range of 0.15 to 2.00 g/cm.sup.3 and having one of an interlocked structure, an associated structure and a combination thereof, and wherein the closure is sized and has a density to enable the closure to be sealingly inserted into the opening of said container.

Abstract: Tent material is provided having a resin coating. High UV resistance may be provided using resin coating with titanium dioxide. Colored tent material is provided using a resin coating with a coloring ingredient. Colored tent material having high UV resistance is provided using a resin coating with titanium and a coloring ingredient. Method is provided including laminating coating and fabric. Tent material retains its tensile and tear strength over prolonged exposure to outdoor conditions and after repeated laundering. Tent material is provided having brilliant colors and that can utilize colorless, white or multi-colored fabrics. Tent material provided retains its color and does not peel or flake over prolonged exposure to outdoor conditions.

Abstract: A bag for the cleaning and containment of soiled fabric articles is provided which comprises a fastening system that, when fastened provides a vapor impermeable container and an interior surface releasably impregnated with an effective amount of a gelled liquid dry-cleaning composition.

Abstract: A fabric for tents consisting a gray woven from nylon or polyester filaments and a layer of coating composition including polyurethane, a pigment, an ultraviolet inhibitor, aluminum powders, ceramic powders, a fire retardant agent and a solvent can be protected from a yellowing appearance caused by ultraviolet rays and has a preferable color. The lifetime of the fabric can be extended. And the comparative low cost and short time are necessary for the process for preparing the fabric.

Abstract: Compositions useful for imparting durable hydrophilic polymer coatings to polyester, polypropylene or polyethylene fibers or fabrics comprising A) an aqueous dispersion of 1) a hydrophilic copolyester having repeating segments of a polyoxyethylene diester and a polyalkylene diester, and 2) a polypropylene oxide polymer capped on one or both ends with an alkyl or ester group, said polymer having more than 4 propylene oxide units and an average molecular weight of at least about 300; B) a mixture of 1) an organic solvent, 2) a hydrophilic copolyester having repeating segments of a polyoxyethylene diester and a polyalkylene diester, and 3) a polypropylene oxide polymer capped on one or both ends with an alkyl or monoester group, said polymer having more than 4 propylene oxide units and an average molecular weight of at least about 300; C) an aqueous dispersion of 1) a hydrophilic copolyester having repeating segments of a polyoxyethylene diester and a polyalkylene diester, and 2) a polypropylene glycol having an

Abstract: A film forming, photosensitive, heat-resistant resin composition including a varnish of a polyimide precursor having no photosensitivity in itself, a polymeriziable monomer or oligomer compatible with the varnish and capable of providing a high-heat-resistant polymer upon being polymerized, and a polymerization initiator for the monomer or oligomer. The resin composition is useful for the production of circuit substrates and semiconductor devices for high-density mounting, since it can effectively avoid a reduction of the layer thickness during film formation, and ensures a low cost production process. The pattern formation process using such a resin composition is also disclosed. The polymeric composite having a particles-in-matrix microstructure and the production process thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the absorbency, hand-feel, or both of an article made from fibers having a spin finish thereon, where the spin finish decreases the hand-feel desirability and decreases the absorbency of the article. The method involves subjecting the article to corona treatment for a period of time sufficient to enhance the absorbency, hand-feel, or both of the article. The article produced by subjecting a substrate made of fibers having a finish thereon to corona treatment for a period of time sufficient to enhance the absorbency, hand-feel, or both of the substrate. A method of disposing of such articles by contacting the articles with a hot liquid, such as water, for a period of time sufficient to disperse or dissolve the article. Hot water soluble, cold water insoluble poly(vinyl) alcohol is one suitable fiber material.

Abstract: Sheets capable of developing a positive electostatic charge are used for a variety of surface cleaning operations. Polyester fabric, non-woven and chemically bonded with an acrylic latex is used to dust surfaces, to clean clothes, furniture and carpets. A light solvent such as isopropanol can be used with the sheets to loosen gummy soils. In one mode, the sheets are used in a hot air clothes dryer to remove soils and detritus from garments. Processes for cleaning a variety of fabric and hard surfaces are conducted using the sheets.

Abstract: A structural article comprises a substrate having an ionic charge which is coated with a coating having essentially the same ionic charge. The coating consists essentially of a filler material and a binder material. The substrate is preferably fiberglass, the filler is selected from the group consisting of fly ash, charged calcium carbonate, ceramic microspheres and mixtures thereof and the binder material is preferably acrylic latex. The substrate is preferably bonded together using a mixture of urea formaldehyde and standard acrylic. In a preferred embodiment, the coating comprises nearly 85% of the structural article and a filler which is approximately 50% fly ash and 50% calcium carbonate comprises approximately 85% to 95% of the coating.

Abstract: A recyclable textile sheet material for textile sun protection articles, tarpaulins, tent fabrics, canopy fabrics and the like comprises yarns or threads of polyolefin biconstituent fibers in combination with 0-50% by weight of polypropylene fiber in the warp and/or fill direction.

Abstract: Surfactant compositions including end-capped hydrocarbyl polyalkoxylate and/or fatty acid polyalkoxylate and organopolysiloxane having one or more polyoxyalkylene side chains are good immediate and long term spreaders particularly on fibrous hydrophobic synthetic polymeric substrates such as spun-bonded, non-woven materials made e.g. form polyolefins, especially polypropylene, or PET. Particularly useful alkoxylates are of one of the formulae (Ia to Id): R.sup.1 O.(AO.sup.1).sub.n.R.sup.2 (Ia); R.sup.3.CO.sub.2.(AO.sup.1).sub.n.R.sup.2 (Ib); R.sup.14 O.?EO.sub.i.PO.sub.j !.R.sup.15 (Ic); or R.sup.14 O.(AO.sup.2).sub.k.(AO.sup.3).sub.l.(AO.sup.2).sub.m.R.sup.15 (Id), where the various substituents and indices have defined meanings and useful silicones include those of the formula (II): R.sup.4.sub.3 SiO.?R.sup.4.sub.2 SiO!.sub.x.{(R.sup.4 Si?(O.R.sup.5.(AO.sup.2).sub.m.R.sup.6 !O}.sub.y.SiR.sup.4.sub.3, where the various substituents and indices have defined meanings.

Abstract: A containment bag 1 which may be used in home dry cleaning is made of textile with an impermeable finish and an interior capable of absorbing loose particles and soil. The containment bag 1 is used in a home dryer dry cleaning and freshening system. The textile of the containment bag 1 has a layer of woven or knit fabric with an impermeable coating and a soft, hairy layer on its interior. The inside of the containment bag 1 is prewetted with cleaning composition. Preferably a liquid cleaning composition is employed and the cleaning composition may include a fragrance composition. A process for cleaning a garment is also provided.