Abstract: In a master batch containing a heat radiation shielding component, which is used to produce heat radiation shielding transparent resin forms, the master batch has as chief components a thermoplastic resin and a hexaboride represented by XB6, wherein X is at least one selected from La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Y, Sm, Eu, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Sr and Ca. The hexaboride, which is a heat radiation shielding component, is contained in an amount of from 0.01 part by weight or more to less than 20 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of said thermoplastic resin. The use of this master batch enables simple production of heat radiation shielding transparent resin forms having a high visible-light transmission power and a high heat radiation shielding performance, without relying on any high-cost physical film formation methods.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a propylene-based resin composition comprising: a first step of producing a first resin composition (MB) by melt-kneading a first-propylene polymer (A-I) and a fibrous inorganic filler (B) in a weight ratio of (A-I) to (B) of from 3/7 to 7/3; and a second step of producing a second resin composition by adding a second propylene polymer (A-II), a non-fibrous inorganic filler (C) and an elastomer (D) selected from the group consisting of olefin-based elastomer and vinyl aromatic compound-containing elastomer to the first resin composition (MB), followed by melt-kneading them.

Abstract: A method for producing a high quality aromatic polycarbonate, which comprises subjecting to molten state polymerization a mixture of an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a diaryl carbonate in the presence of a catalyst, the mixture of the aromatic dihydroxy compound and the diaryl carbonate being obtained by a mixing step in which an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a catalyst, each being in a solid state and/or a liquid state, are added to a diaryl carbonate in a molten state in the presence of an inert gas, thereby dissolving the aromatic dihydroxy compound and the catalyst in the molten diaryl carbonate.

Abstract: The present invention makes it possible (1) to produce a natural rubber wet master batch and/or a synthetic isoprene rubber wet master batch by mixing a slurry solution of biodegraded rubber powder dispersed in water with a natural rubber latex solution and/or a synthetic isoprene rubber latex solution. Further, the present invention makes it possible (2) to produce a natural rubber wet master batch and/or a synthetic isoprene rubber wet master rubber powder with a natural rubber latex solution and/or a synthetic isoprene batch by mixing a slurry solution of dispersed carbon black and/or silica and rubber latex solution. A rubber composition having high physical properties can be obtained by adding a natural rubber master batch and/or a synthetic isoprene rubber master batch obtained by drying the natural rubber wet master batch and/or the synthetic isoprene rubber wet master batch.

Abstract: A method for forming polyolefin/clay composites by olefin polymerization which can be used as flame retardants in which at least one filler is combined with an early or late transition metal first catalyst component that becomes activated for olefin polymerization when in contact with the treated filler. An olefin is contacted by the activated catalyst—filler combination either (a) in the absence of an alkylaluminum second catalyst component or (b) in the presence an alkylaluminum second catalyst component when the first catalyst component is an early transition metal catalyst, whereby to form an clay-polyolefin composite incorporating platelets of said filler. The filler is preferably clay, exemplified by montmorillonite and chlorite. The first catalyst component is preferably a non-metallocene catalyst. A predetermined amount of one or more olefinic polymers can also be blended with a masterbatch to obtain a composite having a desired amount of loading.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball material which includes, in mixture: (A) a metal-containing chelating agent (A1) or a mixture (A2) composed of a metal-containing chelating agent and an oxygen-containing inorganic metal compound; (B) one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of diene polymers, thermoplastic polymers and thermoset polymers; and (C) one or more acid-containing polymers having an acid content of from 0.5 to 30 wt % and selected from the group consisting of olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymers, olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester terpolymers, unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride-containing polymers, unsaturated dicarboxylic acid-containing polymers and unsaturated dicarboxylic acid half ester-containing polymers. The invention also provides a method for preparing such a golf ball material, and a golf ball made with the material.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the preparation of a dynamically vulcanized alloy comprising at least one isobutylene-containing elastomer and at least one thermoplastic resin. More specifically, the processes produce dynamically vulcanized alloys with unique morphological features which have good impermeability and low temperature flexibility.

Abstract: A highly heat-conductive epoxy resin composition, which comprises epoxy resin in a liquid state at room temperature, a latent curing agent, a highly heat-conductive filler, and a non-ionic surfactant, where preferably the latent curing agent is mixed with a portion of the epoxy resin in a liquid state at room temperature to form a master batch, can keep a relatively low viscosity, even if a large amount of the filler is contained, and can be cured at a relatively low temperature for a short time, and has a distinguished storage stability as one-component composition.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of particles with controlled dimensions comprising the steps of: (i) providing a laminar substrate having a patterned surface comprising a micro-relief repeat pattern comprising one or more discrete cells, each cell consisting of a floor portion and walls having a height (Hw); (ii) depositing organic or inorganic material onto the patterned surface and into the cells to provide a thickness (T) of the deposited material wherein T?Hw (iii) stripping the deposited organic or inorganic material from the surface of the substrate; and (iv) collecting the particles formed from said organic or inorganic material; and a composition obtainable from said process comprising a plurality of particles (P), wherein the number (n) of particles in said composition is at least 10, wherein said particles (P) are platelets exhibiting a planar geometry which is circular or which is made up of a number (x) of planar (y)-sided polygon(s), wherein x is from 1 to 20 and y is at least 3 wherein if x is gre

Abstract: A polyamide masterbatch free from metal copper deposition and metal corrosion in an extruder or a molding machine, deterioration in mechanical physical properties of the product, and a color change of appearance due to water absorption and having improved heat aging resistance is produced by mixing, by melt kneading, a) 100 parts by weight of a polyamide having a water content of from 0.05 to 2.0 wt. %, b) from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of an organic compound having at least one amide group, c) from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a copper compound having a maximum particle size of 50 ?m or less, and d) from 1 to 50 parts by weight of a halogen compound (with the proviso that a copper halide is excluded) having a maximum particle size of 50 ?m or less.

Abstract: A paint manufacturing method includes receiving each of a group of fluid prepaints at different inputs of a fluid component mixing system, determining at a computer system a first fluid prepaint ratio, and mixing the fluid prepaints in accordance with the first ratio to form a base paint at an output of the mixing system. A paint manufacturing system includes a computer-controlled prepaint mixing system. The prepaint mixing system includes multiple fluid inputs providing for computer-controllable flow of prepaints into the mixing system. The computer system includes a memory storing software instructions that configured the computer system to receive user input selecting a base paint to be produced, determine a ratio of fluid prepaints needed to produce the base paint, and regulate each fluid flow control to establish, in the determined ratio, a flow of fluid prepaints entering the fluid mixing system.

Abstract: The invention provides golf ball materials which include, in admixture, (A) an oxygen-containing inorganic metal compound, (B) one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of multi-component polyamides, and (C) an acid-containing polymer, and additionally includes, if the oxygen-containing inorganic metal compound (A) does not include a zinc cationic species, (D) a zinc ionomer. The invention also provides methods for preparing such golf ball materials, and golf balls made with the materials. The golf ball materials are multi-component polyamide blend compositions having an excellent flow and processability and a suitable hardness, making them ideal as materials for obtaining high-performance golf balls which are endowed with outstanding durability and scuff resistance without any loss in rebound resilience.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inorganic solid-phase combined powder, a master batch and a method for manufacturing the same, a fiber and a method for manufacturing the same. The method for manufacturing the fiber includes: mixing and melting the high polymer carrier section and the master batch comprising inorganic solid-phase combined powder, executing a cooling to form a high-speed spinning pre-oriented yarn fiber after spinning and oiling the high-speed spinning pre-oriented yarn fiber; manufacturing the oiled high-speed spinning pre-oriented yarn fiber into a draw textured yarn fiber by means of an inner drafting heating false twisting method, and oiling the draw textured yarn fiber. A fiber manufactured by the above method includes the following constituents in percentage by weight: 10-20% the master batch and 80-90% the high polymer carrier section.

Abstract: A non-agricultural article, which is different from a golf ball or golf ball cover and which is made of a composition containing (a) an organic polymer, and (b-I) a polyacrylic acid sodium salt or a sodium salt of ethylene/methacrylic acid copolymer, and (b-II) manganese stearate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high melt flow thermoplastic resin filled with long fibers, such as long glass fibers, stainless steel fibers, carbon fibers, aramid fibers, or other like fibers, and having high melt flow properties. The high melt flow properties of the thermoplastic resin contribute to its ease of production, allowing for the production of long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic compositions having good dispersion and wet-out in the pellet and molded article, and characterized by low levels of loose fiber in the pellet and/or compound. Although any concentration of fibers may be present in the fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition, the high melt flow thermoplastic resins are especially suitable for high concentrate long glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic composition that includes a polycarbonate or polycarbonate blend resin, a non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame retardant package, a carbon-containing synergist, such as carbon black and an optional reinforcing filler. The composition provides high impact resistance, improved flame retardant characteristics, and/or good processing during injection molding (i.e. mold-ability), while complying with regulations that restrict the use of halogenated materials. These compositions may be used, for example, to injection-mold big or complex parts that are used in objects that are beneficially flame-resistant and/or do not break when an accidental impact occurs during usage or transportation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a styrenic polymer composition comprising a flame-retardant effective amount of a compound of formula (I): (C6H(5-n)Yn)CH2X, wherein X is Cl or Br; Y is Cl or Br; and n is an integer between 1 and 5; or a mixture of two or more of said compounds of formula (I) or their homologues and derivatives or other Br-FRs.

Abstract: Elastomer masterbatch is processed in a continuous compounder having multiple parallel elongate rotors axially oriented in an elongate processing chamber. Optionally, additional materials are compounded into the masterbatch, e.g., additives, other elastomeric compositions, etc. Preferably, the masterbatch then is further processed in an open mill. Excellent control of Mooney Viscosity is achieved. In certain preferred embodiments, elastomer composites are produced by novel continuous flow methods and apparatus in which fluid streams of particulate filler and elastomer latex are fed to the mixing zone of a coagulum reactor to form a coagulated mixture in semi-confined flow continuously from the mixing zone through a coagulum zone to a discharge end of the reactor.

Abstract: A nanofiller masterbatch comprising a nanofiller and an ethylene/ester copolymer having copolymerized units of ethylene and a comonomer selected from monoesters of C4-C8 unsaturated acids having at least two carboxylic acid groups, diesters of C4-C8 unsaturated acids having at least two carboxylic acid groups, and mixtures of two or more thereof; and a nanocomposite comprising a polyolefin and the nanofiller masterbatch are disclosed. Processes for preparing the nanofiller masterbatch and the nanocomposite are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polyolefin nanocomposite material comprising the following components: (A) a crystalline or semi-crystalline polyolefin resin; and (B) a nanosize layered mineral filler, wherein the amount of inorganic fraction of the layer mineral filler is from 0.02 to 3 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of polyolefin resin (A), and the ratio MFR (1)/MFR (2) of the melt flow rate value MFR (1) of component (A) to the melt flow rate value MFR (2) of the polyolefin nanocomposite material is of at least 1.

Abstract: Provided is a microcapsule-based hardener for an epoxy resin, which have a core (C) formed using a hardener (H) for the epoxy resin as a starting material and a shell (S) for covering the core (C) therewith. Since it is characterized in that the hardener (H) for the epoxy resin has an average particle size exceeding 0.3 ?m and not greater than 12 ?m; a content of a small-particle-size hardener for epoxy resin defined to have a particle size 0.5 time or less of the average particle size of the hardener (H) for the epoxy resin is from 0.1 to 15%; and the shell (S) has, on the surface thereof, a binding group (x) capable of absorbing infrared rays having a wave number of from 1630 to 1680 cm?1, a binding group (y) capable of absorbing infrared rays having a wave number of from 1680 to 1725 cm?1, and a binding group (z) capable of absorbing infrared rays having a wave number of from 1730 to 1755 cm?1, it is excellent in storage stability and at the same time, in reaction rapidity.

Abstract: Clays and organoclays which are treated with resorcinol diphosphate and/or bisphenol diphosphate as general nanoparticle particle dispersants and replacements for quaternary amines. The two compounds are used as self-activating and self-dispersing nanoparticles by localizing themselves on the particle surface in a polymer matrix and acting as a nanoparticle dispersants in general, as well as resulting in exfoliation of clays. The exfoliate clays may be used in polymers in lieu of other organic treatments. When these clays exfoliate poorly in a given thermoplastic, they can be added in high loading rates to polymethylmethacrylate and the PMMA-clay masterbatch added to the plastic where the organoclay performed poorly. The resulting material is a desirable nanocomposite material, with good exfoliation of the organoclay obtained in the final receiving thermoplastic.

Abstract: The invention disclosed in this application relates to a novel biodegradable additive polymer composition useful for the preparation of biodegradable plastic products which comprises of a mixture of (i) a polymer selected from Polyethylene, polypropylene, poly styrene, poly vinyl chloride or a mixture thereof (ii) Cellulose (iii) Amides (iv) nutrients selected from Blue green algae and/or Yeast and (v) Water This composition can be mixed with a virgin polymer to get a master polymer. The master batch composition may be mixed with a virgin polymer, which is useful for preparing products which are biodegradable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable polyester composition having excellent transparency and impact strength, in particular to a biodegradable polyester composition comprising polylactic acid and a metal alkyl sulfonate as impact modifier as well as to a masterbatch composition useful in the preparation of the biodegradable polyester composition, and to films, sheets, profiles or moulded articles made thereof.

Abstract: An aluminum hydroxide composition is disclosed, having diminished tendency to cause discoloration on heating at 177° C. of a plastic composition whose major polymeric component is polyvinyl chloride, comprising aluminum hydroxide and an amount, effective in diminishing discoloration, of at least one inorganic perchlorate salt selected from the group consisting of alkali metal perchlorates and alkaline earth metal perchlorates.

Abstract: The present invention presents a totally biodegradable plastic master batch and its preparation methodology. Three main steps in preparation of the totally biodegradable plastic master batch include step (1): Refining and dehydration of starch, followed by step (2): mixing of multiple ingredients, followed by step (3): molding of product derived from previous step (2). Four preferred embodiments are introduced, while degradation performance of each preferred embodiment is given in terms of its degradation efficiency value.

Abstract: Golf ball compositions including novel processing aids, e.g., metal salts of unsaturated fatty acids, high styrene resins, transpolyisoprene, and transpolybutadiene, for inclusion in rubber-based compositions that reduce safety risks, mixer down time, increase dispersion of the ingredients during processing, and increase component COR over that of a component formed with a conventional processing aid.

Abstract: An additive formulation includes a carrier material, a first additive present in the carrier material at a first additive concentration, and a tracer present in the carrier material at a first tracer concentration. The tracer is a metal amenable to detection by X-ray fluorescence analysis. Further embodiments include a manufactured article having incorporated therein the additive formulation. A method is also disclosed for detecting an additive in a manufactured article, the method involving application of X-ray fluorescence analysis of the tracer element.

Abstract: A method of making a composition comprises melt mixing a first mixture comprising a poly(arylene ether) and a compatibilizing agent to form a first melt mixture; and melt mixing a second mixture comprising the first melt mixture and a polyamide, an electrically conductive additive and a flame retardant masterbatch wherein the flame retardant masterbatch comprises a phosphinate and a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A polymer composition is disclosed for containers for beverages, films and sheets for food. The composition comprises (a) polyester, (b) an acetaldehyde scavenger, (c) an acid absorber, and (d) an antioxidant. The acetaldehyde scavenger is characterized as small molecules, such as anthranilamide, that include at least two hydrogen-substituted heteroatoms bonded to carbons of the organic additive compound such that the organic additive compound is reactive with acetaldehyde in the polyester to form water and a resulting organic compound comprising an unbridged 5- or 6-member ring including the at least two heteroatoms. The acid absorber is a hydrotalcite-like composition. The polymer compound can be concentrated in a masterbatch or fully let-down. Optional ingredients include colorants, and optical brighteners. Discoloration of the polyester is reduced during the performance of acetaldehyde scavenging.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of impact-modified filled polycarbonate compositions and molding compositions. A process of the present invention involves: (i) mixing the CNT (component C) with rubber-containing vinyl copolymer (component B) and/or rubber-free vinyl copolymer (component D) on a twin screw extruder, to obtain a CNT masterbatch, (ii) mixing the CNT masterbatch with polycarbonate (component A) and optionally with Component B and/or Component D and optionally with an additive on a twin screw extruder. A polycarbonate composition prepared according to the present invention does not experience degradation of the molecular weight of the polycarbonate during compounding a compared to processes known in the art.

Abstract: A process of preparing a polymer modified asphalt (PMA) comprising mixing a predetermined amount of a polymer-asphalt master batch with a predetermined amount of an asphalt-cross linking agent blend. The polymer-asphalt master batch comprises at least one polymer and a first asphalt. The asphalt-cross linking agent blend comprises a second asphalt and at least one cross linking agent. A predetermined amount of the polymer-asphalt master batch is blended with a predetermined amount of the asphalt-cross linking agent blend to form a PMA blend. Mixing of the PMA blend is performed without substantial delay following blending of the polymer-asphalt master batch with the asphalt-cross linking agent blend.

Abstract: Colorant composition finely divided colorants and two or more polyolefin waxes, the quantitatively greater fraction representing a metallocene wax, and the further waxes being polar or a polar non-metallocene-polyolefin waxes or copolymers of ethylene. All of the polyolefin waxes together make up at least 15% by weight of the formula, and melt between 70 and 15O0 C. The colorant composition of the invention features reduced dust and is used for masterbatch production.

Abstract: An agricultural article made of a composition containing (a) an organic polymer, and (b-I) a polyacrylic acid sodium salt or a sodium salt of ethylene/methacrylic acid copolymer, and (b-II) manganese stearate.

Abstract: The present invention is a process to produce a nanocomposite of a elastomer and organic clay, e.g. an exfoliated clay, suitable for use as an air barrier. The process can include the steps of: (a) contacting a solution (10) of butyl rubber in an organic solvent with a halogen (12) to form a halogenated butyl rubber solution (16); (b) neutralizing the halogenated butyl rubber solution; (c) functionalizing at least a portion (18) of the halogenated butyl rubber; (d) mixing a dispersion (22) of clay with the functionalized butyl rubber (18) to form a masterbatch (26) comprising a polymer-clay nanocomposite; (e) combining the masterbatch (26) with the rest of the halogenated butyl rubber solution (20) to form a second mixture (28); (e) recovering the nanocomposite from the second mixture (28). The nanocomposite so formed has improved air barrier properties and is suitable for use as a tire innerliner or innertube.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing an electrically conductive composition comprising reducing the viscosity of a molten masterbatch to form a reduced viscosity molten masterbatch; and mixing the reduced viscosity molten masterbatch with a polymer to form the electrically conductive composition. Disclosed herein too is a method of manufacturing an electrically conductive composition comprising mixing a molten masterbatch with a first polymer in a first extruder, wherein the first polymer has a melt viscosity that is lower than the melt viscosity of the molten masterbatch; reducing the melt viscosity of the molten masterbatch to form a reduced viscosity molten masterbatch; and mixing the reduced viscosity molten masterbatch with a second polymer in a second extruder to form the electrically conductive composition.

Abstract: A hot melt sealant/adhesive composition is provided which comprises the following components—Component A. a siloxane polymer composition comprising a) An organopolysiloxane which may comprise not less than two groups selected from i) silicon bonded alkenyl groups or ii) silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups and/or silicon bonded hydrolysable groups b) one or more fillers; and a cure system comprising c) a suitable catalyst and where required d) a suitable cross-linker adapted to react with component (a), catalysed with component (c); and either or both of components B. and C. wherein:—B. is one or more hot melt resins; and C. is one or more waxes having a melt temperature of between 40 and 200° C.; and/or an organic resin having a viscosity average molecular weight of from 200 to 6000 and a softening point of from O° C. and 15O° C.; wherein the total amount of components B and/or C in the composition is from 2 to 60% by weight of the whole composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions including engineering plastics; melamine, melamine, melamine salts or melamine derivatives; and linear or branched polyphosphonates or copolyphosphonates which exhibit excellent processing characteristics, thermal and mechanical properties and flame resistance, and articles of manufacture produced from these materials, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A rubber composition for tire, which combines low heat build-up properties and breakage property in high level, reduces fuel consumption of a tire, and has excellent durability and good processability is provided. The rubber composition for tire is obtained by kneading a diene rubber component, sulfur and a pyrithione metal salt to obtain a rubber mixture, and adding and kneading a vulcanization accelerator in a post-mixing step using the rubber mixture. The pyrithione metal salt can use a compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein n is 1 or 2, and M represents Zn, Cu, Na or Ca.

Abstract: The invention relates to a layered double hydroxide having a distance between the individual layers of the layered double hydroxide of above 1.5 nm and comprising 2 or more charge-balancing organic anions having 8 or more carbon atoms, wherein at least 2 of the organic anions have a different number of carbon atoms, and wherein less than 10% of the total of charge-balancing anions are charge-balancing organic anions having 2 or more anionic groups.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing an electrically conductive composition comprising reducing the viscosity of a molten masterbatch to form a reduced viscosity molten masterbatch; and mixing the reduced viscosity molten masterbatch with a polymer to form the electrically conductive composition. Disclosed herein too is a method of manufacturing an electrically conductive composition comprising mixing a molten masterbatch with a first polymer in a first extruder, wherein the first polymer has a melt viscosity that is lower than the melt viscosity of the molten masterbatch; reducing the melt viscosity of the molten masterbatch to form a reduced viscosity molten masterbatch; and mixing the reduced viscosity molten masterbatch with a second polymer in a second extruder to form the electrically conductive composition.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a nanocomposite material comprising rubber and a modified layered double hydroxide comprising: a charge-balancing organic ion having a first functional group and a second functional group, wherein at least part of the organic anions is chemically linked to the rubber through the second functional group; and/or a silane coupling agent having at least one alkoxysilane group and at least one reactive group, at least one alkoxysilane group being chemically linked to the layered double hydroxide, at least one reactive group being chemically linked to the rubber. The invention further pertains to a process for preparing the nanocomposite material or a precursor thereof.

Abstract: An animal chew toy comprising a radiopaque polymer. The radiopaque polymer may comprise a polymer that is inherently radiopaque or a polymer that has been made radiopaque by the addition of an additive that provides radiopaque characteristics. The radiopaque polymers of the present invention may be manufactured by melt processing techniques, such as extrusion, compression and/or injection molding.

Abstract: Powder coating materials preparable by (1) mixing at least two liquid components comprising in each case at least one liquid starting product in a static mixer, to give a molecularly disperse and/or finely dispersed liquid mixture, (2) emulsifying the liquid mixture (1) in an aqueous medium in a dispersing unit, to give an aqueous emulsion of liquid particles, (3) cooling the emulsion (2) so that a suspension of dimensionally stable particles is formed, (4) isolating the dimensionally stable particles from the suspension (3) or alternatively (3) isolating the dimensionally stable particles directly from the emulsion (2); and also processes for preparing them and their use as coating materials, adhesives, and sealing compounds or to prepare such compositions.

Abstract: A method for forming a nanocomposite by olefin polymerization in which at least one cation-exchanging layered load material, selected from the group consisting of cation-exchanging, layered inorganic silicates and cation-exchanging, layered compounds other than silicates, is treated with acid to disrupt its layered structure and is combined with a catalyst that becomes activated for olefin polymerization when in contact with the acid-treated filler. An olefin is contacted by the activated catalyst-filler combination either (a) in the absence of an alkylaluminum co-catalyst or (b) with an alkylaluminum co-catalyst when the activatable catalyst is a polyalkylmetal compound, to form a nanocomposite containing polyolefin and the acid-treated filler. In a particular embodiment, sufficient filler is used to constitute at least 30 weight % of the nanocomposite to prepare a highly loaded nanocomposite masterbatch.

Abstract: A masterbatch composition is provided that includes a colorant, a thermoplastic carrier, a metallocene polymer processing aid, and optionally an additive. Also provided is a method for making a masterbatch composition and a method for making a colorized polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for the formation of a polymer nanocomposite material using a high-concentration masterbatch as a source of nanocomposite filler.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of rubber carbon black masterbatches containing 70% by weight and above of carbon black. Prevulcanized latex is used as the medium to incorporate the carbon black powder to produce such rubber carbon black masterbatches. Either a small amount of raw latex or a small amount of process oil or both may be mixed with the prevulcanized latex before incorporating the carbon black powder.

Abstract: A process for the production of polyolefin or polystyrene resin compositions, characterized by kneading together a polyolefin or polystyrene resin and a master batch for polyolefin or polystyrene resins which comprises 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin or polystyrene resin, (A) 1.5 to 100 parts by weight of a compound represented by the general formula (1) in claim (such as 6-[3-(3-t-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)propoxy]-2,4,8,10-tetra-t-butyldibenzo[d,f][1,3,2]dioxaphosphepin) and (B) 0.01 to 1 part by weight of a hydrotalcite compound and/or (C) 0.01 to 1 part by weight of a salt of a fatty acid with a Group II metal of the periodic table; and the above master batch.

Abstract: A composite comprising a first melt processable material referred to as a masterbatch which includes particulate material master batch and a second melt-processable material said first melt processable material and said second melt processable material are formed into a multilayer arrangement by chaotic advection and wherein said particulate material is oriented within layers, or forms networks in said first melt-processable material.