Abstract: A copolymer composition including a method having a first step involving heating and submerging of LDPE into a heptane bath until the LDPE dissolves into the heptane bath resulting in a water-like solution. A second step including precipitating of the water-like solution forming a PE wax within the water-like solution. A third step involving filtering and distilling of the water-solution separating the PE wax from the heptane bath. A fourth step involving dispersing of the PE wax in a liquid carrier resulting in a combination. A fifth step involving polymerizing of the PE wax into LDPE by introducing the combination into PVA during an extrusion process resulting in a homogeneous mixture. A sixth step involving programming the water solubility of the homogeneous mixture. Resulting in the copolymer composition having programmable water solubility, shelf-life stability and quality in the presence of moisture or liquids for a predetermined length of time.

Abstract: Degradable downhole tools, tool components, and balls are formed from a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) compound. The PVA compound exhibits strength and elasticity properties that are comparable to existing degradable downhole polymers and further exhibits degradability properties that are superior to existing degradable downhole polymers. For different components, the PVA compound may include a reinforcing material such as fiberglass. Usage of tools, tool components, and balls formed from the disclosed materials eliminates the requirement that such equipment be drilled out after use as the PVA compound quickly degrades in standard downhole fluids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition with excellent chemical resistance and, more specifically, to a resin composition for blow molding and a molded product obtained by molding the same, the composition maintaining the balance of flowability and impact resistance and improving chemical resistance by controlling the glass transition temperature (Tg) and the weight average molecular weight (Mw) of an ?-methylstyrene (AMS)-based heat-resistant resin in a copolymer of vinyl cyanide compound-rubbery polymer-aromatic vinyl compound, having reinforced heat resistance, particularly, in an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymer resin. According to the present invention, an ABS resin composition for blow molding, having excellent chemical resistance while maintaining the balance of flowability, impact resistance and heat resistance to be of at least the same level, and a molded product obtained by applying the same can be obtained.

Abstract: A friction reducing jacket is applied to a pile. The jacket comprises a sheet material and is formed in a shape that can conform to the exterior surface of the pile. The sheet material comprises a thermoplastic, e.g., polyolefin, and a slip agent, e.g., amide. A method of shielding a pile from downward force exerted by backfilled earthen materials during settlement includes the steps of providing a friction reducing jacket constructed of sheet material comprising a thermoplastic polymer and an amide slip agent; driving the pile into soil, leaving a portion of the pile above the soil exposed; wrapping the friction reducing jacket around the exterior surface of the exposed portion of the pile such that the interior surface of the jacket contacts the exposed exterior surface of the pile; and placing backfilled earthen materials around the jacketed section of the pile.

Abstract: The invention provides for processes to produce elastomeric compositions, the processes including contacting at least one elastomer with a processing aid, wherein the processing aid includes the reaction product of at least one functionalized polymer having at least one anhydride group contacted with at least one polyamine, wherein the at least one polyamine includes at least one primary amine. The invention also provides for articles such as innerliners for tires produced from the aforementioned elastomeric compositions.

Abstract: Release sheet materials for use as packaging material for individually packaged disposable absorbent articles, typically sanitary napkins and the like, and release compositions to be used in said release sheet materials.

Abstract: A film comprising at least one layer which comprises a propylene-alpha-olefin copolymer, greater than or equal to 0.10 wt % of a first modifier, and greater than or equal to 0.50 wt % of a second modifier, based on the weight of the layer. The propylene-alpha-olefin copolymer comprises propylene-derived units and from 5 to 35 wt %, based on the weight of the copolymer, of units derived from ethylene and/or C4 to C10 alpha-olefins. The first modifier comprises a first unsaturated amide-containing slip agent. The second modifier is selected from: i) a second unsaturated amide-containing slip-agent, which may be the same or different than the first unsaturated amide-containing slip-agent; ii) a saturated amide-containing slip agent; iii) an antiblock; and iv) a mixture of any two or more of i, ii, and iii. The film exhibits reduced tackiness and reduced roll blocking.

Abstract: An adhesive formulation comprising at least a reinforcing phase, a liquid phase and an adsorbent phase. The adsorbent phase, in particle form, has a surface coating which renders the adsorbent phase non-interactive and non-reactive with at least the reinforcing phase and liquid phase.

Abstract: A multiple component adhesive composition is comprised of a polymeric reinforcing phase component and an adsorbent phase component, both as heterogeneously dispersed particulates in an adsorbed liquid component. The reinforcing phase component is substantially incompatible with the liquid component, the adsorbent phase component is compatible or substantially more compatible with the liquid component than is the reinforcing phase component, and the reinforcing phase and adsorbent phase components are partially compatible with one another. The composition has the rheological characteristics of a liquid dispersion and is capable of forming a molten blend at elevated temperatures that solidifies into a solid adhesive upon cooling. Hot-melt or other liquid compositions may also include nanoparticles at least partially exfoliated as a result of shear mixing.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition that features a combination of good notched impact strength and thermoplastic processability is disclosed. The composition contains one or more thermoplastic (co)polymers, a graft polymer and a combination of at least 3 components chosen from a compound (I) having at least one structural unit conforming to where M=a metal, and n=the valence of the metal M, and a compound (II) having at least one structural unit conforming to and a compound (III) having at least one structural unit conforming to and a compound (IV) that contains none of the structural units of (I), (II) and (III).

Abstract: An additive mixture containing a dibenzoate and either or both of a compound containing at least one structural unit and a compound containing at least one structural unit is disclosed. The additive combination enhances the processability of a thermoplastic molding composition that contains a (co)polymer of styrene, methyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, maleic anhydride and N-substituted maleimide and a graft copolymer.

Abstract: The invention provides an amide compound as a processing aid to improve the dispersion of silica reinforcing filler in a rubber composition, while reducing or eliminating the use of expensive bifunctional silica coupling agents. The invention further provides a vulcanizable elastomeric composition and vulcanized elastomeric products, especially pneumatic tires that exhibit decreased rolling resistance, hysteresis, and improved snow, ice, and wet traction.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a rubber component comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of natural rubber and synthetic rubbers and 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for reducing food deposit adhesion to cookware. More specifically this invention relates to a resin composition having a glass transition temperature of at least 180° C. containing an amount of at least one fluorinated compounds, optionally also containing at least one additive selected from fatty acid esters, fatty acid amide, anionic surfactant, or a mixture containing at least one of the foregoing, to reduce food deposit adhesion on cookware made from the composition. The invention also relates to a method for providing plastic cookware having reduced food deposit adhesion.

Abstract: An additive mixture containing a dibenzoate and either or both of a compound containing at least one structural unit 1

Abstract: Colorant concentrates made from free-flowing polyoxymethylene copolymer as carrier, 15-80% by weight of colorant, 2-15% by weight of nitrogen-containing stabilizer and 0-15% by weight of dispersion aid for coloring pellets or molding compositions made from polyoxymethylene (POM) and for producing colored injection moldings or colored POM extrudates. The products produced with this colorant preparation are particularly stable during processing and have very low formaldehyde emissions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated additive composition which contains anti-blocking agents and at least one organic component and is characterized in that the organic component(s) is (are) localized in a concentration of 5 to 65 wt.-%, relative to the total weight of the composition, in the pores of the anti-blocking agent, the volume of the organic component(s) not being greater, however, than the pore volume of the anti-blocking agent. The invention also describes processes for the preparation of this integrated additive composition and its use in polyolefin films and in injection molding.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for reducing food deposit adhesion to cookware. More specifically this invention relates to a resin composition having a glass transition temperature of at least 180° C. containing an amount of at least one additive selected from fatty acid esters, fatty acid amide, anionic surfactant, or a mixture containing at least one of the foregoing to reduce food deposit adhesion on cookware made from the composition. The invention also relates to a method for providing plastic cookware having reduced food deposit adhesion.

Abstract: A composition suitable for slush molding is disclosed. The composition comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (A) having a number average molecular weight of 10,000 to 50,000, a glass transition point of not higher than −35° C. and a heat softening initiation temperature of 100 to 160° C.; a plasticizer (B); a blocked polyisocyanate (C); a pigment (D); and a blocking inhibitor (E) comprising a resin powder which is not heat-softened even at 160° C. and has an average particle diameter of not more than 10 &mgr;m. The composition has a wide mold temperature range, and provides a molded article excellent in properties at low temperature, anti-fogging, thermal aging resistance and light aging resistance.

Abstract: Elastomeric silicones, especially elastomeric silicone polyethers, are prepared by combining and reacting (A) an ≡Si—H containing polysiloxane, (B) a mono-alkenyl polyether, (C) an active ingredient such as a vitamin, antimicrobial agent, sunburn prevention agent, astringent, or sex hormone, (D) an &agr;,&ohgr;-unsaturated hydrocarbon, (E) a platinum catalyst, and (F) an oil. The reaction of components (A)-(F) is allowed to continue, forming a crosslinked three-dimensional gelled network of the elastomeric silicone polyether containing the active ingredient and the oil. The compositions are useful in personal and health care applications, personal hygiene, and household cleaning applications.

Abstract: A hot-melt ink for ink-jet recording comprises C.I. Solvent Yellow 162 or C.I. Solvent Blue 70 used as a colorant; four components (a) to (d) used as a medium, where the component (a) is selected from an amide resin, a C5 type synthetic petroleum resin, a C9 type synthetic petroleum resin and a C5-C9 type synthetic petroleum resin, the component (b) is a resin selected from a rosin resin, a terpene resin and a terpene phenol resin, the component (c) is a wax selected from a paraffin wax, a ketone wax and a polyethylene oxide wax and the component (d) is a wax selected from a monoamide wax and a diamide wax; and an antioxidant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyacetal resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of polyacetal resin having a melting temperature of from 150 to 161.degree. C.; 0.01 to 5.0 parts by weight of at least one bisamide compound of formula (1) ##STR1## and 0.0001 to 5.0 parts by weight of at least monoamide compound of formula (2) ##STR2## in which formulae (1) and (2) each of R.sup.1, R.sup.3 and R.sup.6 independently is an alkyl or an alkenyl, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.7 independently is an alkylene, an alkenylene, or --R.sup.4 --Ph--R.sup.5 -- (each of R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently is a single bond or a methylene, and Ph is a phenylene). The resin composition of the present invention has excellent mechanical strength retentivity during cooling-heating cycles. For example, not only occurrence of whitening, crazing or cracking but also lowering in impact resistance can be suppressed even after the resin composition experiences repeated cooling-heating cycles.

Abstract: A method and corresponding product whereby hydrophobic polyolefin-containing nonwoven materials are provided with sustainable hydrophilic properties for rewet purposes by incorporation into the appropriate spin melt composition an effective amount of an alkoxylated fatty amine in optional combination with up to 60% by weight of primary fatty acid amide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a phenolic resin molding material comprising:a phenolic resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a phenolic resin, 10-70 parts by weight of an organic filler and 10-70 parts by weight of an inorganic filler, anda releasant consisting of 0.2-4 parts by weight of an amide wax having a melting point of 130.degree.-150.degree. C. and 0.1-2 parts by weight of an ester wax and/or a partially saponified ester wax each having a melting point of 80.degree.-105.degree. C.This phenolic resin molding material can provide a molded article which has good releasability and which shows excellent adherence to coating film formed thereon and excellent surface smoothness even after treatment at a high temperature and a high humidity.

Abstract: A color concentrate which comprises (a) one or more of polypropylene resins and propylene copolymers having a melt flow rate in the range of 0.1-100, (b) one or more of organic and inorganic pigments; and (c) one or more pigment dispersants selected from the group consisting of polyethylene wax, polypropylene wax and derivatives thereof, zinc stearate, magnesium stearate, aluminium stearate, calcium stearate and ethylene bisamide, the contents of (a), (b) and (c) being, respectively, 11-30 wt %, 10-80 wt % and 10-50 wt % based on the total of (a), (b) and (c); and molded or extruded articles of thermoplastic resins other than (a) colored with the color concentrate.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a polyethylene resin composition which is improved in anti-blocking and slipping properties, and further in antistatic properties without deteriorating the excellent properties of polyethylene, such as transparency and heat sealability.The inventive polyethylene resin composition comprises(A) polyethylene,(B) a zeolite or an anhydrous amorphous aluminosilicate having the basic particle characteristics of zeolite as prepared by acid-treating zeolite,(C) fatty acid amide having a melting point of not more than 130.degree. C., and(D) an antistatic agent.

Abstract: Ethylene-acrylic acid type interpolymer compositions and films having increased slip and reduced block. A compositionally uniform interpolymer is compounded with at least one amide additive of the formula R.sub.1 -CO-NH-R.sub.2 in which R.sub.1 is selected from saturated alkyl groups having from 13 to 25 carbon atoms and mono-olefinically unsaturated alkyl groups having from 17 to 23 carbon atoms and in which R.sub.2 is selected from saturated alkyl groups having 14 to 26 carbon atoms and mono-olefinically unsaturated alkyl groups having from 18 to 24 carbon atoms; and optionally, finely divided inorganic. In another embodiment, a compositionally uniform or a compositionally non-uniform interpolymer is compounded with: (i) about 0.025-1 weight percent of saturated secondary fatty acid amide; (ii) about 0.025-1 weight percent of unsaturated or mixed unsaturated secondary fatty acid amide; and optionally (iii) about 0.025-1.5 weight percent of finely divided inorganic.

Abstract: Combined antiblocking agent and lubricant concentrate based on polyolefin, which contains diatomaceous earth, precipitated silica and/or silica gel as the antiblocking agent, one or more amides of unsaturated C.sub.18 -C.sub.22 -fatty acids and optionally further conventional additives and which is characterized in that it contains 5 to 35% by weight of antiblocking agent and 5 to 30% by weight of lubricant. The high lubricant concentration in the combination concentrate according to the invention is obtained in that the antiblocking agent and the lubricant are incorporated into the polyolefin in the form of a homogeneous, finely divided mixture. The antiblocking agent serves as a carrier for the micronized lubricant, i.e. the lubricant is adsorbed on the large surface of the antiblocking agent, so that the "flowing away" of the lubricant otherwise observed in the case of high lubricant concentrations during incorporation into the polyolefin is avoided.

Abstract: A process for producing a styrene-base resin having improved moldability and a good hue by continuously adding a specific higher fatty acid amide in a dissolved or molten state, and/or a mixture of a specific higher fatty acid amide and a specific metallic soap in a molten state, to a styrene-base resin in the course of its production by continuous bulk or solution polymerization. The above process is particularly effective for rubber-modified styrene-acrylonitrile resins.

Abstract: The addition of at least one anti-haze agent selected from the group consisting of saturated fatty acid amides, unsaturated fatty acid amides, unsaturated fatty acid amides, tertiary alkanolamines, hydrocarbyl sulfates and alkyl benzene sulfonates to a nitrite-containing copolymer of a conjugated diene and a monovinyl-substituted aromatic hydrocarbon monomer provide novel compositions which give reduced haze formation when subjected to molding conditions.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter for use in incorporating pigments into thermoplastics, contains an organic solvent for and compatible with the polymer and a surfactant stable under the temperatures of the operating conditions used to shape the composition. It can be employed, in particular, when incorporating pearlescent pigments.

Abstract: Melt-fusible polyimides based on pyromellitic dianhydride and 2,2-bis[3,5-dichloro-4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]propane, alone or in combination with other defined diamines, are useful in making low-void composites and thermoplastic tapes, which can be fabricated into articles such as, for example, aircraft and autobody panels, printed circuit boards, etc.

Abstract: A wax which is suitable for use on low gloss resin exterior parts of an automobile, which comprises a microcrystalline wax having a melting point of 50.degree. to 100.degree. C. and/or a paraffin wax having a melting point of 40.degree. to 70.degree. C., a fatty acid amide, an isoparaffin and/or normal paraffin solvent having a boiling point of 100.degree. to 250.degree. C. and dimethylsilicone.

Abstract: Elevated temperature distortion characteristics of freshly prepared olefin polymer foams are substantially improved by employing in the preparation thereof a small amount (e.g., from about 0.15 to about 10 weight percent based on the olefin polymer) of certain selected N-substituted fatty acid amide compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkyl group of from 11 to 17 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 represents an alkyl group of from 12 to 18 carbon atoms.