Abstract: In a filler for tires containing silica particles and an aggregation inhibitor inhibiting the aggregation of the silica particles, the aggregation inhibitor contains at least one kind selected from the group consisting of phosphate and derivative thereof, amino alcohol, cationic surfactant, water-soluble aminosilane, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound, nonionic surfactant, tertiary amine compound, polyvinyl alcohol, non-zinc soap, saturated fatty acid ester, and glycerine fatty acid ester.

Abstract: In order to improve the sealing properties and the sliding properties of a sealing film, surface structures are provided on a first side of the sealing film, the greatest thickness of the sealing film being at least 10% greater than the smallest thickness of the sealing film and the greatest lateral extension of the surface structures being less than 500 ?m. A slip additive is added to the sealing film in a maximum quantity that results in an S-value of less than 10,000, preferably less than 5,000, in order to achieve a COF relative to steel of dynamically less than 0.3, preferably less than 0.27, and statically less than 0.35, preferably less than 0.3, with the side comprising the surface structures, irrespective of an addition of an antiblock additive to the sealing film.

Abstract: A plastic film for use as a temporary vehicle seat cover to be installed by an automotive manufacturer. The seat cover protects the vehicle's seat from dirt before the vehicle is purchased by a consumer. The plastic film also has minimal acoustic properties so that the vehicle seat does not interfere with routine automotive acoustic testing known as the Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle test. The plastic film also has a high degree of visual clarity to allow a potential consumer to view the vehicle's seat. The plastic film further has a differential of the coefficient of friction on the opposed sides of the film to minimize movement and noise of the film when a driver is in the vehicle.

Abstract: A composition of polypropylene composite resin having high impact strength and high adhesion is provided. The composition of polypropylene composite resin having high impact strength and high adhesion can largely enhance base adhesion and impact resistance due to a high friction coefficient while providing a similar mechanical property to the related art. The compositions provided herein include mixing a polypropylene polymer, a polyethylene resin composition, and a thermoplastic elastomer, a silane-based propylene polymer, and an inorganic filler as main components at a specific content ratio. The compositions have advantages including process simplification, cost reduction, and eco-friendly without a separate adhering process. Such compositions can be used for interior components such as sun visors, door trims, pillar trims of vehicles and various other industrial components and materials.

Abstract: The present description relates to an anti-efflorescence water based composition that eliminates the efflorescence that occurs on new pavers, stones, concrete bricks or concrete furniture because of high humidity comprising a homo polymer solution of acrylic, an hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol and/or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polypropylene resin composition having superior mechanical properties. More particularly, the polypropylene resin composition includes glass fiber and talc as fillers under an optimized condition and includes an ethylene-butene elastomer. The polypropylene resin composition exhibits no cracking, even when exposed to aromatic compounds or various chemicals, because of its superior chemical resistance, is easily processable because of its excellent mechanical properties such as impact strength, rigidity, etc., and is useful for use in automotive interior parts because of its superior scratch resistance, molding shrinkage, etc.

Abstract: Bimodal high density polyethylene composition for producing molded articles comprising—an ethylene homopolymer or an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer which is a bimodal high density polymer (COMPONENT A) in combination with—an alphanucleating agent (COMPONENT B),—a slip agent being a primary fatty acid amide, (COMPONENT C) and—one or more additives selected from antioxidants, acid scavengers, pigments and UV-stabilizers (COMPONENT D), the composition showing an increased the crystallization temperature and a decreased coefficient of friction compared to a bimodal HDPE composition prepared with the sole use of nucleating agent and compared to the sole use of a slip agent; and its use for producing injection molded articles, especially caps and closures.

Abstract: A novel, branched, saturated, primary fatty acid amide is disclosed. Application areas are as a slip and/or antiblocking agent or mold release agent. The branched, saturated, primary fatty acid has a formula R—CO—NH2 where R is a saturated, branched hydrocarbon chain having 11 to 23 carbon atoms, wherein at least 60% by weight of the R—CO—NH2 molecules have monoalkyl branches and less than 25% by weight of the R—CO—NH2 molecules have polyalkyl branches.

Abstract: A polyethylene resin composition which permits the bleeding additive contained therein to be bled at an increased rate even if it has a large molecular weight and, therefore, permits the bleeding agent to be bled to the surface of the resin in an amount sufficient for exhibiting its properties. The polyethylene resin composition comprises, as a main polymer(A), a high pressure process low-density polyethylene and, as a sub-polymer (B), at least one kind of polyethylene selected from the group consisting of a metallocene-type low-density polyethylene and a high pressure process low-density polyethylene having an MFR larger than that of the main polymer (A), the polyethylene resin composition being, further, blended with a bleeding additive.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a fiber reinforced polypropylene resin composition which has low shrinkage, excellent grain transferability, flaw resistance and moulded appearance, can provide a moulded article having a smooth and soft tactile sensation on the surface thereof without foaming and has high rigidity, high impact strength and high heat resistance, as well as a method for producing the same and a moulded article thereof. These are implemented by a fiber reinforced polypropylene resin composition containing a propylene-ethylene block copolymer which satisfies four requirements such as sequential polymerization with a metallocene catalyst, a specific fiber and optionally a specific modified polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer which satisfies two requirements such as MFR, a specific propylene polymer resin and a specific fatty acid amide.

Abstract: Inkjet printer-compatible solder mask inks include amide gellants to provide improved print resolution. A solder mask ink includes an amide gellant and a plurality of acrylate monomers, oligomers, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Dislcosed are scratch resistant polypropylene molded parts comprising a) a polypropylene substrate and incorporated therein a combination of b) an alpha, beta-unsaturated carboxylic reagent functionalized olefin polymer or copolymer, c) a primary or secondary fatty acid amide and d) a nucleating agent selected from the group consisting of sodium benzoate, 2,2?-methylene-bis(4,6-di-tert-butylphenyl)phosphate, zinc glycerolate, calcium salt of 1,2-dicarboxylic acid cyclohexane and sodium salt of 1,2-dicarboxylic acid norbornane. Also disclosed is a method for providing scratch resistance to a polypropylene molded part by incorporating said additives. The polypropylene substrate is for instance polypropylene homopolymer or thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). Component b) is for instance maleated polypropylene or the reaction product of an alpha-olefin and maleic anhydride. The fatty acid amide is for instance stearyl erucamide or oleyl palmitamide. The molded parts are suitable for automotive parts.

Abstract: The invention provides an ink composition comprising a colorant, water and wax particles, the wax particles comprising at least two kinds of wax; an ink set including the ink composition; and a method of forming an image using the ink composition.

Abstract: Polypropylene resin compositions are suited for injection molding and are capable of giving molded articles having excellent mechanical properties, reduced tendency to cause flow marks or weld marks, low gloss, and superior scratch resistance. A polypropylene resin composition includes: an amount of a resin composition (F) including a polypropylene (A), an ethylene-?-olef in copolymer or an ethylene-?-olefin-diene copolymer (B-I) having MFR of less than 0.4 g/10 min, an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B-2) having MFR of 0.5 to less than 20 g/10 min, and an inorganic filler (C); and specific amounts relative to the resin composition (F) of a modified polypropylene (D) and a surface modifier (E).

Abstract: A rubber composition that can obtain a rubber elastic body having small rolling resistance and excellent impact resilience and a method for producing the same, and a tire having small rolling resistance and excellent impact resilience are provided. The rubber composition of the present invention is obtained by kneading a rubber component containing a conjugated diene polymer (A) having at least one functional group selected from a tertiary amino group, a thiol group, a hydroxyl group, an epoxy group, a carboxylic acid group, a thioepoxy group, a hydrocarbylthio group and a hydrocarbylsilyl group and a conjugated diene polymer (B) having no functional group chemically bondable to silica, silica (C) and a dispersing agent (D) composed of an organic compound having at least one element selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, carbonyl oxygen and ether oxygen.

Abstract: The invention provides liner resin compositions which are essentially free of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVA) copolymer and molded plastic closures which include the described liner resin compositions. Instead of EVA copolymers, the provided liner resin compositions generally include low density polyethylene (LDPE). Accordingly, in one embodiment, the invention provides a liner resin composition comprising: a) LDPE; b) metallocene-catalyzed very low density polyethylene; c) a random copolymer; and d) a lubricant; wherein said liner composition is essentially free of EVA copolymer.

Abstract: A polypropylene-based resin composition including 100 parts by weight of the following component (A), 18 parts by weight or more and 65 parts by weight or less of the following component (B), 6 parts by weight or more and 45 parts by weight or less of the following component (C), 25 parts by weight or more and 60 parts by weight or less of the following component (D), 0.1 part by weight or more and 6.5 parts by weight or less of the following component (E) and 0.15 part by weight or more and 5.0 parts or less by weight of the following component (F): (A) a specific propylene-ethylene block copolymer A: (B) a specific propylene-ethylene block copolymer B: (C) an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer having a melt flow rate (230° C., under the load of 2.16 kg) of 0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic polyamide composition including a) a polyamide resin; b) one or more polyhydric alcohols; c) one or more anti-whitening agents selected from the group consisting of poly(ethylene glycol), poly(ethylene glycol) diesters, poly(propylene glycol), poly(propylene glycol) diesters; and styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymers; and mixtures of these; d) a lubricant; e) one or more reinforcement agents; and, optionally, f) a polymeric toughener comprising a reactive functional group and/or a metal salt of a carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lubricious polymeric composition that includes polymer and one or more lubricants. Articles formed from the lubricious polymeric composition possess enhanced softness, flexibility and lubricity. The present disclosure also provides a method for making an article formed from a lubricious polymeric composition having polymer and one or more lubricants.

Abstract: A propylene resin composition contains a specific propylene resin (A), a specific copolymer (B), an inorganic filler (C), a fatty acid amide (D), and carbon black (E), wherein the propylene resin (A) has a content of 52% to 72% by weight, the copolymer (B) has a content of 10% to 20% by weight, and the inorganic filler (C) has a content of 18% to 28% by weight. The total of weights of the propylene resin (A), the copolymer (B) of ethylene and an ?-olefin having not less than 4 carbons, and the inorganic filler (C) is taken as 100% by weight. The fatty acid amide (D) is contained at 0.2 to 0.7 parts by weight, and the carbon black (E) is contained at 0.8 to 2.2 parts by weight, relative to 100 parts by weight of the total of the weights of (A), (B) and (C).

Abstract: Bimodal high density polyethylene composition for producing moulded articles comprising —an ethylene homopolymer or an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer which is a bimodal high density polymer (COMPONENT A) in combination with —an alphanucleating agent (COMPONENT B), —a slip agent being a primary fatty acid amide, (COMPONENT C) and —one or more additives selected from antioxidants, acid scavengers, pigments and UV-stabilisers (COMPONENT D), the composition showing an increased the crystallisation temperature and a decreased coefficient of friction compared to a bimodal HDPE composition prepared with the sole use of nucleating agent and compared to the sole use of a slip agent; and its use for producing injection moulded articles, especially caps and closures.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to an aqueous thermoplastic polymer dispersion containing ingredients that include, among other things, a dispersion desensitizer; methods of use thereof, and articles manufactured therefrom.

Abstract: To provide a sealing part for a waterproof connector, which can maintain good waterproof property and can also decrease the fitting force between the female connector housing and the male connector housing, using a thermoplastic resin having recyclability and excellent in productivity and workability. A flexible resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyester-based or polyolefinic elastomer having a Shore A hardness of 30 to less than 80 and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of ethylenebisstearic acid amide or ethylenebisoleic acid amide; and a sealing part to be attached to a housing for waterproofing a connector, which is obtained by forming the above-mentioned flexible resin composition.

Abstract: A method of producing a tire mix, including a first mixing step, in which a mix contains at least one cross-linkable unsaturated-chain polymer base, 10 to 100 phr of silica, and 1 to 20 phr of a silane bonding agent in the trialkoxymercaptoalkyl-silane class; and a final mixing step, in which a curing system is added to the mix. The silane bonding agent is used in adsorbed form on 0.5 to 2 phr of zinc oxide, and on 5 to 15 phr of carbon black. At the first mixing step, the mix contains 1 to 5 phr of one or more fatty acid derivatives, and, at the final mixing step, 1 to 2 phr of zinc oxide is added to the mix. The fatty acid derivatives are derived from condensation of a fatty acid, having a carbon number of 16 to 20, with an alcohol having a carbon number of 2 to 6, or with a primary or secondary amine having a carbon number of 2 to 6.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of carbonyl compounds to reduce the headspace emission according to VDA 277 of a polymer, wherein the carbonyl compounds are selected from the group consisting of aromatic carboxylic acid having a pKa measured in DMSO of at least 10.5, fatty acid amide and fatty acid ester.

Abstract: Disclosed are scratch resistant polypropylene molded parts comprising a) a polypropylene substrate and incorporated therein a combination of b) an alpha, beta-unsaturated carboxylic reagent functionalized olefin polymer or copolymer, c) a primary or secondary fatty acid amide and d) a nucleating agent selected from the group consisting of sodium benzoate, 2,2?-methylene-bis(4,6-di-tert-butylphenyl)phosphate, zinc glycerolate, calcium salt of 1,2-dicarboxylic acid cyclohexane and sodium salt of 1,2-dicarboxylic acid norbornane. Also disclosed is a method for providing scratch resistance to a polypropylene molded part by incorporating said additives. The polypropylene substrate is for instance polypropylene homopolymer or thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). Component b) is for instance maleated polypropylene or the reaction product of an alpha-olefin and maleic anhydride. The fatty acid amide is for instance stearyl erucamide or oleyl palmitamide. The molded parts are suitable for automotive parts.

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: Disclosed are scratch resistant polypropylene molded parts comprising a) a polypropylene substrate and incorporated therein a combination of b) an alpha, beta-unsaturated carboxylic reagent functionalized olefin polymer or copolymer, c) a primary or secondary fatty acid amide and d) a nucleating agent selected from the group consisting of sodium benzoate, 2,2?-methylene-bis(4,6-di-tert-butylphenyl)phosphate, zinc glycerolate, calcium salt of 1,2-dicarboxylic acid cyclohexane and sodium salt of 1,2-dicarboxylic acid norbornane. Also disclosed is a method for providing scratch resistance to a polypropylene molded part by incorporating said additives. The polypropylene substrate is for instance polypropylene homopolymer or thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). Component b) is for instance maleated polypropylene or the reaction product of an alpha-olefin and maleic anhydride. The fatty acid amide is for instance stearyl erucamide or oleyl palmitamide. The molded parts are suitable for automotive parts.

Abstract: A novel, branched, saturated, primary fatty acid amide is disclosed. Application areas are as a slip and/or antiblocking agent or mould release agent. The branched, saturated, primary fatty acid has a formula R—CO—NH2 where R is a saturated, branched hydrocarbon chain having 11 to 23 carbon atoms, wherein at least 60% by weight of the R—CO—NH2 molecules have monoalkyl branches and less than 25% by weight of the R—CO—NH2 molecules have polyalkyl branches.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball having at least one layer which includes a polymer composition containing at least 50 wt % of an acid polymer and at least 0.5 wt % of a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of alkylamines, alkanol amines, and fatty acid amines, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total polymeric weight of the polymer composition. At least 70% of the acid groups of the acid polymer are neutralized by a cation source or a metal salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a moulded article made from a polypropylene composition comprising 48-94.9 mass % of a polypropylene; 5-30 mass % of glass fibers having average length of 1-50 mm; 0.1-2 mass % of oleamide and/or erucamide; and 0-20 mass % of other additives; the article showing a color change of dL<2 in the PSA/Renault scratch tests and a color change of dL<1.5 in the Erichsen scratch test. This article shows an excellent combination of properties, especially a good balance between stiffness and impact resistance, which have excellent surface appearance, and high resistance to surface scratching and abrasion.

Abstract: A method for improving the efficacy of polar additives used in polyolefins is disclosed. The method is related to the addition of an effective amount of a co-additive compound of the formula R1(OCH2CH2)xOH to the polyolefin prior to forming the film, wherein R1 is a straight or branched chain alkyl of 20 to 100 carbon atoms and x is 2 to 100. The presence of these materials in polyolefin resins allows less polar additives to be used without losing their efficacy and also leads to improved optical properties for films made from such resins.

Abstract: A composition comprising a clear thermoplastic blend comprising: (a) a polycarbonate component; and (b) a polyester component comprising (i) a polyester based substantially on 1,4 cyclohexane dimethanol and terephthalic acid monomer units, (ii) copolymers polyester based substantially on 1,4 cyclohexane dimethanol and terephthalic acid monomer units and modified with up to 25 mol % of copolymerizable acid and/or diol monomers, and (iii) combinations thereof. The polycarbonate component and the polyester component are present in sufficient proportions to form a molding composition capable of being molded into an article that exhibits transparency and structural integrity after the article is exposed to a caustic aqueous environment for at least 70 hours. The invention also relates to articles made from the composition, methods for making the compositions, and methods for using articles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a concentrated binder having a very high polymer content comprising a soft aromatic petroleum base, optionally a bituminous base and at least one polymer characterized in that the polymer content in the concentrated binder is greater than or equal to 20% by weight, preferably greater than or equal to 25% by weight, and the use thereof in the preparation of a dilute bitumen/polymer binder for the fields of road applications, in particular in the manufacture of road binders, and in the fields of industrial applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lubricious polymeric composition that includes polymer and one or more lubricants. Articles formed from the lubricious polymeric composition possess enhanced softness, flexibility and lubricity. The present disclosure also provides a method for making an article formed from a lubricious polymeric composition having polymer and one or more lubricants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fibers and nonwovens made from plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin, a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer and a slip agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polypropylene resin composition comprising predetermined amounts of a propylene-ethylene block copolymer (A-1), a first ethylene-?-olefin random copolymer rubber (B-1) which has a density of from 0.85 to 0.885 g/cm3 and a melt flow rate measured at 190° C. of 5 g/10 min or less, a second ethylene-?-olefin random copolymer rubber (B-2) which has a density of from 0.85 to 0.885 g/cm3 and a melt flow rate measured at 190° C. of 10 g/10 min or more, an inorganic filler (C), a fatty acid amide (D), and optionally a propylene homopolymer (A-2). Injection molded articles produced from the composition is also disclosed.

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: Release sheet materials for use as packaging material for individually packaged disposable absorbent articles, typically sanitary napkins and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of carbonyl compounds to reduce the headspace emission according to VDA 277 of a polymer, wherein the carbonyl compounds are selected from the group consisting of aromatic carboxylic acid having a pKa measured in DMSO of at least 10.5, fatty acid amide and fatty acid ester.

Abstract: A processable polypropylene composition comprising a mixture of a major amount of a syndiotactic polypropylene and a minor amount of polyethylene wax. The syndiotactic polypropylene has a designated recrystallization temperature, an original minor melting peak and a higher original melting peak. The polyethylene wax provides a recrystallization temperature of the mixture that is greater than the recrystallization temperature of the syndiotactic polypropylene alone and also provides for a minor melting peak and a major melting peak of the mixture, which has a temperature difference which is lower than the difference between the original minor melting peak and the original major melting peak of the syndiotactic polypropylene alone. A process for the production of polypropylene product employing a polyethylene-syndiotactic polypropylene composition as described which is heated to provide a plastic mass of the syndiotactic polypropylene and polyethylene which is processed to provide the product.

Abstract: To provide a sealing part for a waterproof connector, which can maintain good waterproof property and can also decrease the fitting force between the female connector housing and the male connector housing, using a thermoplastic resin having recyclability and excellent in productivity and workability. A flexible resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyester-based or polyolefinic elastomer having a Shore A hardness of 30 to less than 80 and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of ethylenebisstearic acid amide or ethylenebisoleic acid amide; and a sealing part to be attached to a housing for waterproofing a connector, which is obtained by forming the above-mentioned flexible resin composition.

Abstract: A rubber composition is disclosed wherein the rubber composition contains at least (a) a rubber component; (b) a silica filler; (c) a coupling agent; (d) an effective amount of a nitrogen-containing compound; and, (e) a thiuram disulfide having a molecular weight of at least about 400.

Abstract: The present invention is method of manufacturing a wax dispersion. The method includes forming a solution of a solvent and a dispersant, the dispersant being a polymer of partially or fully hydrogenated styrene butadiene wherein the styrene to butadiene ratio is from 20 to 90. Wax is added to the solution to form a slurry. The particle size of the wax is reduced through communition of the slurry. The wax dispersion can be sued for the manufacture of toner particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that enable excellent early hardness development in coating applications, the compositions comprising a blend of one or more copolymer, pA, having a Tg of 20° C. or higher, and one or more polyurethane copolymer in aqueous dispersion, pB, together with one or more additive chosen from a coalescent having a normal boiling point of from 150° C. to no greater than 300° C., a naturally derived plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. The polyurethane copolymer comprises at least 40 wt. %, based on the weight of polyurethane solids, of: (i) a first polyol having a molecular weight of at least 850, wherein the first polyol is a polyether polyol, or (ii) a second polyol chosen from a polyester, a polycaprolactam, a polycarbonate and a combination thereof, wherein the second polyol has a molecular weight of at least 1,500, or (iii) a combination of one or more first polyol and one or more second polyol. The compositions may be ambient curable.

Abstract: A composition for coating steel belts used in constructing a radial medium truck (RMT) tire, having improved tensile strength and modulus retention, increased dynamic stiffness, increased fracture and tear resistance, and improved reversion resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed are propylene polymer compositions comprising a propylene polymer, a polyolefin elastomer, a fluoropolymer, and an optional filler. Said propylene polymer compositions have a good balance of stiffness and toughness, especially low temperature toughness, with improved flow marks and/or gloss in injection molded articles.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for fibers have been discovered that faciliate unwinding of the fibers. The compositions typically comprise an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer and a fatty acid amide comprising from about 25 to about 45 carbon atoms per molecule. The compositions may be made into fibers useful for knit or woven fabrics.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a block copolymer hydrogenation product suitable for a sheet and a heat shrinkable film which are excellent in solvent resistance, rigidity, elongation and transparency, which is excellent in a balance of physical properties such as solvent resistance, natural shrinkability, low-temperature shrinkability, rigidity, transparency and low-temperature elongation, and a composition thereof.

Abstract: Polyolefin substrates, for example polypropylene, polyethylene or thermoplastic olefin molded parts, are made scratch resistant by the incorporation therein of an additive combination of a maleated alpha-olefin functionalized with a long chain alcohol or long chain amine and a primary or secondary fatty acid amide. The present polyolefins exhibit good weatherability, scratch resistance, good processability, good mechanical strength, good gloss retention and are non-sticky. The functionalized maleated alpha-olefin is for example the ester or half ester of maleated C18-C26 alpha-olefin with tallow fatty alcohol. The fatty acid amide is for example oleyl palmitamide or stearyl erucamide.