Abstract: A plasticizer composition including a cyclohexane-1,2-diester-based material and diisononyl terephthalate. The plasticizer composition is superior to existing phthalate-based plasticizer products in terms of plasticization efficiency, volatile loss, and heat aging elongation retention rate, and can replace phthalate-based plasticizer products.

Abstract: A coating composition containing a. polyvinyl chloride b. one or more compounds of formula (I) in which R1a and R1b are C7- to C12-alkyl, c. one or more compounds having plasticizing properties selected from adipates comprising C1- to C6-radicals, glutarates, sebacates, dibenzoates, monobenzoates, compounds of formula (II), compounds of formula (III), phenyl esters of pentadecylsulfonic acid, cresyl esters of pentadecylsulfonic acid, terephthalates, levulinic esters, isosorbitol valerate, trimellitates and 2,2,4-trimethyl-1-3-pentanediol-diisobutyrate, d.

Abstract: This curable composition can easily reinforce shaped objects and the reinforced shaped objects have good color developability and excellent texture. The curable composition includes a 2-cyanoacrylic acid ester and a surface conditioner, in which the c content of the surface conditioner is 0.001-10 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the 2-cyanoacrylic acid ester, and the surface tension of the composition is 28 mN/m or less at 25° C. Preferred surface conditioners are silicone-based and fluorinated surface conditioners. Reinforced shaped objects and a method for reinforcing shaped objects using the curable composition are also provided.

Abstract: A composition may contain a first polymer, a second polymer, and a block copolymer. The first polymer may be polylactic acid, starch, polybutylene succinate, poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate), or a mixture thereof. The second polymer may be polybutadiene, high impact polystyrene, or a mixture thereof. The block copolymer may be a block copolymer of polylactic acid and polybutadiene. The composition may be prepared by a process that includes contacting the first polymer with the second polymer and the block copolymer. Articles may be prepared from the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition including: a resin mixture (a) containing a polyphenylene ether resin and atactic homopolystyrene in an amount of above 50 mass % and below 94 mass %; a hydrogenated block copolymer (b) obtained by hydrogenating at least part of a block copolymer containing polymer blocks A and B in an amount of 1 to 20 mass %; a functional group-containing compound (c) having a specific functional group in an amount of 0.01 to 0.5 mass %; and a surface-treated inorganic filler (d) in an amount of 5 mass % or more and less than 30 mass %, in which the resin composition does not substantially contain a polymer having a hydrogenation ratio of less than 98% in a conjugated diene compound portion, the component (a-1) has a weight average molecular weight of less than 70,000, and the component (b) has a number average molecular weight of 150,000 to 300,000.

Abstract: A composition may contain a first polymer, a second polymer, and a block copolymer. The first polymer may be polylactic acid, starch, polybutylene succinate, poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate), or a mixture thereof. The second polymer may be polybutadiene, high impact polystyrene, or a mixture thereof. The block copolymer may be a block copolymer of polylactic acid and polybutadiene. The composition may be prepared by a process that includes contacting the first polymer with the second polymer and the block copolymer. Articles may be prepared from the composition.

Abstract: In one aspect, adhesives for use with a 3D printer are described herein. In some embodiments, an adhesive for use with a 3D printer comprises a first polymeric component comprising a poly(vinyl alcohol) and a second polymeric component. The poly(vinyl alcohol), in some embodiments, comprises amorphous poly(vinyl alcohol). In some embodiments, the second polymeric component comprises a water-soluble polymer. Further, in some embodiments, an adhesive described herein further comprises a solvent, a surfactant, and/or a preservative.

Abstract: A method for adhesively bonding shaped elements made from wood-based materials to flexible film substrates, in which i) the side that is to be bonded is mechanically processed, ii) a reactive one- or two-component polyurethane adhesive is applied to the center regions of this side, iii) an aqueous adhesive based on EVA, PVAc, PVOH is applied at least to the outer region of this side, and iv) this side is bonded to a flexible substrate as an edge coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition having an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) component and a multi-layered structure containing the resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention is related to adhesive compositions and their applications. In particular, the adhesive compositions described herein comprise a two or more propylene-based copolymers with varying comonomer content.

Abstract: Compositions of biobased polymer blends of polymers and a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer are described. In certain embodiments, the copolymer is a multiphase copolymer blend having one phase a glass transition temperature of about ?5° C. to about ?50° C. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. Also articles, films and laminates made from the compositions are described.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide resin composition containing a polyarylene sulfide resin (A) and an olefin wax (B) having an acid value within the range of 65 to 150 [mgKOH/g], wherein the amount of the olefin wax (B) is 0.01 to 5 parts by mass of relative to 100 parts by mass of the polyarylene sulfide resin (A) and the olefin wax (B) contains a carboxyl group and a carboxylic anhydride group. A molded product prepared by molding the composition is also provided. The polyarylene sulfide resin composition has excellent mechanical properties and mold releasing properties and the molded product prepared from the polyarylene sulfide resin composition exhibits good adhesion to epoxy resins.

Abstract: Two-component adhesion composition suitable for extrusion coating paper substrates which comprises: a) from 70 to 98 wt % of high melt strength polypropylene (A) with a branching index g? of 0.9 or less; and b) from 2 to 30 wt % of a component (B) selected from the group consisting of: (i) maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene (MAPP); (ii) maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene wax; (iii) polypropylene homopolymer with high melt flow rate; or (iv) ethylene-vinyl acetate-based hot melt adhesive, and its use.

Abstract: A container comprising a polyester composition with enhanced mechanical properties is provided. The polyester composition comprises a polyester and a creep control agent. In particular embodiments, the polyester composition comprises a polyester, a creep control agent, and a gas barrier enhancing additive. In particular embodiments, the creep control agents are molecules or polymers comprising dianhydrides, bis-lactams, bis-oxazoles, and epoxides.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyalkylene carbonate and polyolefin-based composite and, more particularly, a composite prepared through reaction of a mixed composition including polyalkylene carbonate, polyolefin, an initiator, and a blending aid, wherein an amount of the polyalkylene carbonate is 60 wt % to 95 wt %, a total amount of the initiator, the blending aid, and the polyolefin is 5 wt % to 40 wt %, and the composite has a matrix-filler morphology in which a matrix formed of the polyalkylene carbonate includes a filler formed of the polyolefin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods to increase paper machine performance and enhance sizing. The compositions include a sizing agent, an emulsifier, and an aqueous component. The emulsifier may be an aldehyde-functionalized polymer. The sizing agent may be selected from rosin size, an alkyl ketene dimer, an alkenyl succinic anhydride, and any combination of these sizing agents.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a method of preparing and using an emulsion for treating a papermaking process. The emulsion is an oil-in-water emulsion of alkenyl succinic anhydride emulsified with a polymer comprising at least one primary or secondary amine containing monomer. The method comprises adding an oil-in-water emulsion to the papermaking process; wherein the oil-in-water emulsion comprises alkenyl succinic anhydride emulsified with a polymer comprising at least one primary or secondary amine containing monomer; and wherein the oil-in-water emulsion is added in an amount sufficient to improve sizing of the paper produced by the papermaking process. The primary or secondary amine may be a secondary amine comprising diallylamine, and the polymer may be a diallylamine-acrylamide copolymer.

Abstract: A nano-clay material that exhibits improved compatibility with polymers is described. The nano-clay material may be mixed with polymers to produce a nano-clay polymer nanocomposite material including reduced levels of clay loading. Methods for making the nano-clay nanocomposite material and articles of manufacture from the nanocomposite material are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hot melt adhesive for high-speed coating and spiral coating at low temperature. The hot melt adhesive has excellent adhesion to polyethylene and nonwoven fabric, and is suitable for disposable products. The hot melt adhesive comprises: (A) a propylene homopolymer having a melting point of 100° C. or lower which is obtainable by polymerizing propylene using a metallocene catalyst; and (B) an ethylene-based copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hot melt adhesive suitable for use in disposable products, which can be applied at a high speed and provides excellent in adhesion in a wet state and low-temperature coating, with little odor. The hot melt adhesive for disposable products comprises: (A) a propylene homopolymer having a melting point of 100° C. or lower obtained by polymerizing propylene using a metallocene catalyst; and (B) a wax modified with carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic acid anhydride. The wet adhesion of the hot melt adhesive is improved when the wax is modified with maleic acid and/or maleic anhydride.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes a base resin including (A) about 16 to about 73 wt % of polyphenylene ether; (B) about 18 to about 82 wt % of polyamide; and (C) about 1 to about 20 wt % of a polyethylene-based polymer; (D) about 0.05 to about 1 part by weight of a multi-functional compatibilizer having at least two carboxyl groups and (E) about 0.05 to about 1 part by weight of a multi-functional compatibilizer having a carboxyl group or an acid anhydride group along with a carbon-carbon double bond, based on about 100 parts by weight of the base resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid crystal alignment agent comprising a polymer composition (A), a solvent (B), and a poly(oxyalkyleneglycol)dialkylether compound (C); wherein the number average molecular weight of the poly(oxyalkyleneglycol)dialkylether compound (C) is from 250 to 2000. The invention also provides a liquid crystal alignment film made by the liquid crystal alignment agent as mentioned above and a liquid crystal display element comprising the liquid crystal alignment film, and the liquid crystal display element has high voltage holding rate and low ion density.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a method of preparing and using an emulsion for treating a papermaking process. The emulsion is an oil-in-water emulsion of alkenyl succinic anhydride emulsified with a polymer comprising at least one primary or secondary amine containing monomer. The method comprises adding an oil-in-water emulsion to the papermaking process; wherein the oil-in-water emulsion comprises alkenyl succinic anhydride emulsified with a polymer comprising at least one primary or secondary amine containing monomer; and wherein the oil-in-water emulsion is added in an amount sufficient to improve sizing of the paper produced by the papermaking process. The primary or secondary amine may be a secondary amine comprising diallylamine, and the polymer may be a diallylamine-acrylamide copolymer.

Abstract: An additive composition for imparting caustic removability to a hot melt adhesive includes an ester functionalized polymer having a polymeric backbone and, pendent thereon, one or more dicarboxylic acid moieties in at least partial ester form. The polymeric backbone has a weight average molecular weight less than 50,000. The ester functionalized polymer may be, for example, an at least partial ester of a maleated hydrocarbon. The additive may further include a low molecular weight ?,? ethylenically unsaturated anhydride-containing or acid-containing polymer. A caustic removable hot melt adhesive composition comprises a hot melt adhesive additive and a conventional hot melt adhesive resin. A caustic removable adhesive label comprises a substrate and a caustic removable hot melt adhesive composition which includes an additive composition. The caustic removable hot melt adhesives can be used on labels for articles, such as glass bottles.

Abstract: The invention is directed towards methods and compositions for improving the sizing of paper using PAE. Proper sizing of paper requires that a sizing agent adequately disperse so as to evenly distribute on the paper. Proper sizing also requires that the agent not cause runnability or chemical problems with other materials or equipment used in the papermaking process. PAE displays unexpected attributes that allow it to disperse sizing agents. Best of all it is not subject to the same overdose effect of typical emulsifiers such as cationic starch. As a result PAE is an excellent option for use in sizing paper.

Abstract: The invention provides enclosure adhesives, methods of using the adhesives to bond for enclosing a multilayer structure and to articles of manufacture comprising the adhesives. The multilayer structure is a laminant of at least one composite film and at least one Kraft paper substrates. It has been discovered that an adhesive that comprises (a) a mixture of 1:1 to 5:2 of a metallocene catalyzed polyolefin copolymer with a density greater than or equal to 0.880 g/cm3 to a metallocene catalyzed polyolefin copolymer with a density less than 0.880 g/cm3; (b) a compatible tackifier; and (c) a compatible wax, has high adhesion to both Kraft and composite film with low blocking properties.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition that includes a non functionalized amorphous poly alpha olefin polymer, a second polymer selected from the group including polypropylene homopolymers, polypropylene copolymers and combinations there of, a functionalized wax and a second wax.

Abstract: Addition compounds of a) alkylphosphonous acid derivatives of the formula A-P(?O)(OX)—H (I) and b) diester-forming olefins of formula (II) Methods for the production of the addition compounds and the use thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an aqueous flame retardant composition for mineral fiber-based mats, in particular glass or rock fibers, which comprises: at least one thermoplastic or thermoset resin, and at least one organic flame retarding agent chosen from: a) alkyl ketene dimers (AKDs) of formula (I) below: in which R1 and R2, which may be identical or different, represent a C4-C18, preferably C12-C16, alkyl radical; and b) alkenyl succinic anhydrides (ASAs) of formula (II) below: in which R3 and R4, which may be identical or different, represent an alkyl radical, the total number of carbon atoms in these radicals varying from 10 to 18, preferably from 12 to 14. It also concerns mats treated with said aqueous flame retardant composition.

Abstract: A highly flame retardant plasticized polyvinyl chloride composition includes a mixture of a dialkyl or dialkenyl tetrahalophthalate and a brominated/chlorinated paraffin. The composition exhibits an absence of brittleness, and substantial flexibility at low temperatures. The composition can be used to form sheet materials, molding compositions, roofing materials, PVC formed jackets and insulation for wire and cable products.

Abstract: The invention provides adhesives comprising at least one polymer component which contains at least 65 weight percent propylene, at least one nucleator and at least one functionalized wax. The inventive adhesives have increased heat resistance and decreased set-time, making them particularly well suited for assembly and packaging applications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods to increase paper machine performance and enhance sizing. The compositions include a sizing agent, an emulsifier, and an aqueous component. The emulsifier may be an aldehyde-functionalized polymer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards coating compositions comprising from 20 to 85 percent of an aqueous dispersion based on a total weight of the coating composition, a basic water composition, and a crosslinker, wherein the aqueous dispersion comprises a melt blending product of (a) a base polymer comprising a polyolefin, (b) a polymeric performance improving agent (c) a polymeric stabilizing agent, and (d) a polymeric coupling agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant plexifilamentary film-fibril strand comprising at least one polyolefin and at least one flame retardant selected from the group consisting of: phosphate esters, phosphonate esters, phosphinate esters, polyphosphazines, nitrogen-containing polyphosphates, hindered amines and mixtures thereof. The present invention also relates to flame retardant sheet made from the flame retardant plexifilamentary film-fibril strands. The sheet can be made into a flame retardant building substrate, garment, banner, light reflector and cover.

Abstract: Compositions of polymer blends of polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoate are described. In certain embodiments, the PHA is a multiphase copolymer blend having one phase a fully amorphous phase with a glass transition temperature of below 20° C. and is between about 5 to about 45% of the total PHA. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. The invention also includes articles, films and laminates comprising the compositions.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition that includes a non functionalized amorphous poly alpha olefin polymer, a second polymer selected from the group including polypropylene homopolymers, polypropylene copolymers and combinations there of, a functionalized wax and a second wax.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball material composed of (i) a non-ionomeric thermoplastic resin, (ii) an ionomeric resin and/or an acid-containing polymer which is the base polymer of an ionomeric resin, and (iii) a norbornene dicarboxylic anhydride and/or a derivative thereof. Methods for preparing such a material, and a golf ball which includes as a component therein a part made of the golf ball material are also provided. The golf ball material has a good thermal stability, flow and processability, and can thus be used to obtain high-performance golf balls endowed with an excellent rebound resilience, durability and flexibility.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a starch-based thermoplastic composite is provided. The starch-based thermoplastic composite includes thermoplastic starch (TPS), polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), wherein the polycarbonate has a weight ratio of 15-60% in the starch-based thermoplastic composite. The starch-based thermoplastic composite further includes an impact modifier and a compatibilizer.

Abstract: The invention is directed to polyimide based adhesives having a coefficient of thermal expansion (“CTE”) equal to or below 50 ppm/° C. The adhesives of the present invention contain a polyimide base polymer present in the overall adhesive in an amount from 25 to 95 weight percent. The polyimide base polymer has a glass transition temperature (“Tg”) in a range of from about 150 to about 300° C. and typically has a coefficient of thermal expansion above 50 ppm/° C. The polyimide based adhesives of the invention also contain an aramid micro fiber filler in an amount from 5 to 75 weight percent, based upon the total weight of the polyimide based adhesive. The fiber filler can be used to lower CTE of the overall adhesive to match (or nearly match) the CTE of other materials like metal, silicon wafers, other polymers (including polyimide) and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to addition compounds of a) alkylphosphonous acid derivatives of the formula A-P(?O)(OX)—H (I) in which A represents C2-C18-alkyl, C2-C18-alkylene, C6-C18-arylalkyl, C6-C18-arylalkyl, optionally substituted, and X represents H, C1-C18-alkyl, C6-C18-aryl, C6-C18-arylalkyl, C6-C18-alkylaryl, optionally substituted C2-C18-alkylene, Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Cu, Ni, Li, Na, K, H and/or a protonated nitrogenous base, and b) diester-forming olefins of formula (II) in which R2, R4 are identical or different from each other and represent CO2H, CO2R5, R6—CO2H, R6—CO2R5 and R1, R3 are identical or different from each other and represent H, R5; or R1, R4 are identical or different from each other and represent CO2H, CO2R5, R6—CO2H, R6—CO2R5 and R2, R3 are identical or different from each other and represent H, R5; or R2, R4 are identical or different from each other and represent —CO—O—CO—, —CO—S—CO—, —CO—NR1—CO—, —CO—PR1—CO— and R1, R3 are identical or different f

Abstract: A resin composition is described that is excellent in strength, impact resistance, heat resistance and moldability, while further allowing for a reduction in the amount of CO2 needed for its production. The resin composition includes a styrene-based resin (A), an aliphatic polyester (B) and at least one species selected from a compatibilizer (C) and a dicarboxylic anhydride (D), wherein the compatibilizer is preferably at least one species selected from: (C-1) a methyl methacrylate polymer; (C-2) a vinyl-based polymer which an epoxy unit or acid anhydride unit is copolymerized; (C-3) a graft polymer in which a methyl methacrylate unit is grafted to a rubbery polymer; and (C-4) a block copolymer having a polylactide segment and a vinyl-based polymer segment.

Abstract: Size press compositions and methods for producing sized paper products, including liner board, are disclosed. The size press compositions contain at least one non-reactive cationic surface sizing agent, at least one reactive sizing agent, at least one promoter resin, at least one binder, and water. The at least one non-reactive cationic surface sizing agent may be a polymer in the form of a dispersion, an emulsion or a latex with a positive zeta potential below about pH 6. The at least one reactive sizing agent may be a dispersion, an emulsion or a latex including an alkyl ketene dimer or an alkyl succinic anhydride. The at least one promoter resin may be a polyaminoamide-epichlorohydrin resin or poly (dimethyldiallylammonium chloride).

Abstract: Two-component adhesion composition suitable for extrusion coating paper substrates which comprises a) from 70 to 98 wt % of high melt strength polypropylene (A) with a branching index g? of 0.9 or less and b) from 2 to 30 wt % of a component (B) selected from the group of (i) maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene (MAPP) (ii) maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene wax (iii) polypropylene homopolymer with high melt flow rate or (iv) ethylene-vinyl acetate-based hot melt adhesive and its use.

Abstract: A multicomponent carbon nanotube-polymer complex, a composition for forming the same, and a preparation method thereof are disclosed herein. A multicomponent carbon nanotube-polymer complex may include carbon nanotubes surface-modified with double bond-containing functional groups or carbon nanotubes surface-modified with oxirane groups and/or carbon nanotubes surface-modified with anhydride groups; a polymer binder; and/or acid-treated carbon nanotubes and/or pristine carbon nanotubes. The multicomponent carbon nanotube-polymer complex may exhibit remarkably improved mechanical and hardening properties, compared with conventional complexes using only carbon nanotubes and a polymer binder, and thus may be advantageously used as an electromagnetic wave shielding material and a conductive material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf ball material made of an ionomer blend composition of (a) at least one E/X copolymer and/or E/X/Y terpolymer and (b) at least one polyfunctional higher aliphatic acid with two or more functionalities that has a molecular weight of at least about 200 but less than about 1,500, in which components (a) and (b) are neutralized with (c) an oxygen-containing inorganic metal compound. The copolymer and terpolymer of component (a) is one or a mixture of two or more selected from the group consisting of copolymers and terpolymers which is partially neutralized with metal ions, copolymers and terpolymers which are completely neutralized with metal ions, and unneutralized copolymers and terpolymers. The golf ball material has a good thermal stability, flow properties and moldability, making it suitable for injection molding.

Abstract: C7-C12 secondary alcohol esters of cyclohexanecarboxylic acids are especially useful as plasticizers for PVC and other plasticizable polymers. In embodiments, these plasticizers are useful in plastisol formulations to help improved processability of flexible PVC material. In other embodiments these same plasticizers can be used in blends with other plasticizers to improve processability. In preferred embodiments these same plasticizers can be used to prepare flexible PVC compounds with enhanced low temperature flexibility, low toxicity, and improved resistance to outdoor aging.

Abstract: The invention is directed to polyimide based adhesives having a coefficient of thermal expansion (“CTE”) equal to or below 50 ppm/° C. The adhesives of the present invention contain a polyimide base polymer present in the overall adhesive in an amount from 25 to 95 weight percent. The polyimide base polymer has a glass transition temperature (“Tg”) in a range of from about 150 to about 300° C. and typically has a coefficient of thermal expansion above 50 ppm/° C. The polyimide based adhesives of the invention also contain an aramid micro fiber filler in an amount from 5 to 75 weight percent, based upon the total weight of the polyimide based adhesive. The fiber filler can be used to lower CTE of the overall adhesive to match (or nearly match) the CTE of other materials like metal, silicon wafers, other polymers (including polyimide) and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of making a negative pattern of carbon nanotubes or a polymerized carbon nanotube composite having an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) by modifying the surfaces of the carbon nanotubes with polymerizable functional groups such as oxirane and anhydride groups and subjecting the surface-modified carbon nanotubes either to a photolithography process or to a heatcuring process. By virtue of the present invention, desired patterns of carbon nanotubes can be easily made on the surfaces of various substrates, and polymerized carbon nanotube composites improved in hardening properties can be made without additional polymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition excellent in strength, impact resistance, heat resistance and moldability and further, of low environmental load capable of decreasing CO2 exhaustion in its production. The present invention is a resin composition comprising a styrene-based resin (A), an aliphatic polyester (B) and at least one species selected from a compatibilizer (C) and a dicarboxylic anhydride (D), and the compatibilizer is preferably at least one species described below.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersing agent composition and to a process for treating liquid slurries of bentonite particles, optionally comprising contaminating solids, in order to remove any contaminating solids and/or the bentonite particles, wherein said dispersing agent composition is added to said slurry causing contaminating solids and/or the bentonite particles to settle without flocculation.