Abstract: Waxes prepared from hydrogenated plant oils, such as palm and soybean, are used as substitutes for petroleum derived waxes in hot-melt adhesive compositions. Unlike petroleum-derived or synthetic waxes, adhesive compositions comprising these waxes, which are obtained from naturally derived, renewable resources, achieve adhesion performance similar to conventional adhesives containing petroleum-derived waxes. The inventive waxes have a low iodine value (between 2-5), and melting points between approximately 120-165 degrees F. (Mettler Drop Point). These waxes comprise a triglyceride whose fatty acids are predominantly stearic acid (C18). The naturally derived waxes are used as an alternative to petroleum and synthetically derived waxes in the manufacture of adhesives used to bond paper, wood, glass, plastic and metal in a variety of manufacturing operations.

Abstract: A method of preparing a cured laminate employing electron beam radiation is provided. The cured laminate is prepared from an uncured laminate including a prepolymer composition containing oligomer, tackifying resin, and optionally, monomer. Also provided are a prepolymer composition and an article including the cured laminate prepared by the method of this invention. The method is useful for preparing cured laminates such as flexible laminates for food packaging.

Abstract: Polymeric materials and products, including sheet flooring materials prepared from the polymeric materials, and processes for preparing the polymeric materials, are disclosed. The polymeric materials include a polylactic acid-based polymer in combination with plasticizer and a compatibilizer, and optionally include a filler. The polymeric material can include between about 30 to about 50 percent by weight polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene glycol, polyglycolide, ethylene vinyl acetate, polycarbonate, polycaprolactone, polyhydroxyalkanoates, or polyolefins modified with polar groups, for example, ionomers. The plasticizer is typically an epoxidized vegetable oil or esterified and epoxidized vegetable oil and is typically present in an amount of between about 10 and about 50% by weight. In some embodiments, the compatibilizer is a polyolefin modified with one or more polar functional groups, and is typically present in an amount of between about 5 and about 10% by weight.

Abstract: We have found a novel spray-on adhesive composition made from components including a high melt index polymer and a high melt tackifier that interact to produce a composition that can form a low odor, light color, non-tacky, hot melt adhesive material that can be used in disposable article manufacture. The adhesive is thermally stable at hot melt application conditions, is low in cost, is easily applied and produces high quality disposable articles.

Abstract: Hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive based one or more non-thermoplastic elastomers, at least comprising 100 parts by mass of the non-thermoplastic elastomer(s), from 1 to 200 parts by mass of one or more tackifying resins, from 1 to 100 parts by mass of one or more reactive phenolic resins whose methylol content is from 1 to 20% by weight, based on the reactive phenolic resin, from 1 to 100 parts by mass of accelerator substances.

Abstract: A tetraalkylphosphonium salt having at least one branched alkyl chain containing 9 to 100 carbon atoms in total, an organically modified layered silicate containing the tetraalkylphosphonium salt having at least one branched alkyl chain containing 9 to 100 carbon atoms in total between layers of a layered silicate and a composition comprising the organically modified layered silicate and an organic solvent or a thermoplastic resin. There are provided a tetraalkylphosphonium salt for a layered silicate having thermal stability and dispersibility superior to those of conventional organophilized layered silicates, an organically modified layered silicate containing the tetraalkylphosphonium salt and a composition thereof.

Abstract: Waxes prepared from hydrogenated plant oils, such as palm and soybean, are used to render cellulosic materials resistant to water. Unlike cellulosic materials rendered water resistant with waxes obtained using petroleum-derived or synthetic waxes, the water resistant cellulosic materials prepared using this composition are recyclable using conventional paper recycling methods; the composition is dispersible in warm water solutions. Such water resistant materials are characterized by enhanced moisture barrier properties. The compositions have a low iodine value (between 2-5), and melting points between approximately 120-165 degrees F. (Mettler Drop Point). The wax comprises a triglyceride whose fatty acids are predominantly stearic acid (C18). The composition is used as an additive in the manufacture of wax coated boxes and adhesive compounds used in boxboard packaging and manufacturing operations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyolefin resin for hot melt adhesives containing [I] a propylene polymer in an amount of 20 to 99 mass %, and [II] an adhesive capacity applying resin in an amount of 80 to 1 mass %, wherein [I] the propylene polymer satisfies the requirements of (1) a meso pentad fraction (mmmm) is from 0.2 to 0.6; and (2) a racemic pentad fraction (rrrr) and (1−mmmm) satisfy the relation: [rrrr/(1−mmmm)]≦0.1. The polyolefin resin for hot melt adhesives is superior in thermostability or flowing ability at high-temperature, easy for coating, environmentally friendly with little fear of generating toxic gas in the disposal and incineration, superior in adhesive property to lowly polar substances and in heat resistance of the adhesion face.

Abstract: A low application temperature, high heat resistant hot melt adhesive comprising an ethylene vinyl acetate and/or ethylene 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate polymer having a melt index of at least 550 grams/10 minutes, a paraffin wax and a rosin derived tackifier.

Abstract: A low application temperature, high heat resistant hot melt adhesive comprising an ethylene vinyl acetate and/or ethylene 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate polymer having a melt index of at least 550 grams/10 minutes, a paraffin wax and a rosin derived tackifier.

Abstract: A waxy solid having ultrafine particles homogeneously distributed in a mixture of vegetable oil and waxy solid, the oil being present in a major proportion by weight, forms a homogeneous colloidal solution which is then cooled and subjected to high shear to form ultrafine particles of the waxy solid, in situ, in a size range from about 0.1 &mgr;m to 10 &mgr;m. The resulting stiff gel retains its shape and high viscosity for at least 30 days when confined in a container in an air atmosphere at 40° C. at substantially sea level. The stability of the gel is visually evidenced by a lack of syneresis. The gel is destabilized at a temperature in the range from 52° C. (125° F.) to 100° C. (212° F.).

Abstract: There are provided a composition for functioning as an effective additive for epoxy resin that is solid at room temperature and has high storage stability, and a method thereof. The composition of the present invention is a basic silane coupling agent organic carboxylate composition obtained by first synthesizing an organic carboxylate of a basic silane coupling agent by reacting a basic silane coupling agent and an organic carboxylic acid, and subsequently heating and mixing the organic carboxylate of the basic silane coupling agent with a compound exhibiting good affinity for the basic silane coupling agent or organic carboxylic acid and having a softening point or melting point of 40° C. or greater.

Abstract: The present invention is a hot melt pressure sensitive positioning adhesive for use with an absorbent article. The adhesive comprises: (a) from 5 to less than 15 percent by weight of a blend of (i) a hydrogenated styrene-(butadiene or isoprene)-styrene block copolymer having a polystyrene block number average molecular weight of 20,000 or less, and (ii) a homogeneous linear or substantially linear interpolymer of ethylene and at least one C3-C20 alpha olefin having a density from 0.85 to 0.91 grams per cubic centimeter; and (b) from 50 to 80 percent by weight of a tackifying resin which has an aromaticity such that the MMAP cloud point is at least 45° C.; and (c) from 5 to 35 percent by weight of a plasticizing oil. The block copolymer of (i) may also be one in which the polystyrene block molecular weight is greater than 20,000. In such case, the tackifying resin must have an aromaticity wherein the MMAP cloud point is at least 70° C.

Abstract: An emollient gel useful as an ingredient in inks, paint, lubricants, grease and cosmetics, and particularly as a replacement for petrolatum in such applications. The emollient gel is composed of 40-98% of an oil, or blend of oils, and 2-60% of a thickening wax, or blend of thickening waxes. The oil is preferably a vegetable seed oil such as soybean oil, and the thickening wax is preferably a polyolefin wax such as polyethylene or polypropylene, an ethylene vinyl acetate co-polymer (EVA), or natural waxes or wax esters such as bees wax or candililla wax.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to linear tetrablock copolymer compositions and their use in road marking applications. These tetrablock copolymers contain polystyrene, polyisoprene and polybutadiene components. Road marking compounds prepared from these copolymers further contain a hydrocarbon resin.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising at least one substantially random interpolymer of ethylene and a vinylidene aromatic monomer or a hindered aliphatic vinylidene monomer and optionally at least one C3-C20 &agr;-olefin monomer, and at least one tackifier. The claimed compositions are useful in adhesives, such as are employed in various applications, such as in packaging and carton sealing, bookbinding, masking tape, clear office tape, labels, decals, bandages, decorative and protective sheets (such as shelf and drawer liners), floor tiles, sanitary napkin/incontinence device placement strips, sun control films, and the joining of gaskets to automobile windows. The claimed compositions further find use in a variety of applications, such as sealants, coatings, molded articles, and multilayered structures.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a radiation curable adhesive composition comprising at least one vinyl modified block copolymer having a first polyvinyl aromatic block and a second polydiene block having vinyl functionality, and at least one tackifier. Optionally, the composition may comprises at least one second block copolymer that has not been vinyl modified, at least one platicizer, and at least one wax. The invention is also directed to a double-faced label formed from the composition and the method of producing said label.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to linear tetrablock copolymer compositions and their use in road marking applications. These tetrablock copolymers contain polystyrene, polyisoprene and polybutadiene components. Road marking compounds prepared from these copolymers further contain a hydrocarbon resin.

Abstract: Rosin esters that are both light-colored and color stable may be produced by reacting rosin with an organic compound containing two or more hydroxyl groups each separated from each other by at least four carbon atoms. With appropriate choices for the esterification catalyst and antioxidant(s), the rosin ester may be useful as a tackifier, and can be formulated into an adhesive composition. The adhesive compositions will further comprise an appropriate adhesive polymer.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to thermoplastic marking compositions comprising a binder, which in turn comprise at least one homogeneous polymer. Accordingly, the subject invention provides a thermoplastic marking composition comprising: (a) from 10 to 80 weight percent of a binder, which in turn comprises: (i) from 1 to 99 weight percent of at least one homogeneous polymer; (ii) from 5 to 70 weight percent of at least one tackifier; (iii) from 0 to 10 weight percent of a polyethylene which has pendant acid functionality moieties of a non-functionalized wax; and (iv) from 0 to 20 weight percent of a plasticizer; and (b) from 20 to 90 weight percent of an inorganic filler. The subject formulations are usefully applied via spray, screed, and extrusion techniques.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire with a rubber tread which utilized an alpha-methyl styrene oligomer

Abstract: This invention relates to novel rosin-fatty acid vinylic polymer compositions that exhibit characteristics which make them useful as grind resins for preparing grind vehicles for ink and coating formulations. In particular, this invention relates to rosin-fatty acid vinylic grind resin compositions obtained from the addition polymerization reaction of a mixture of rosin and fatty acid and a mixture of (meth)acrylic and vinylic monomers.

Abstract: A low application temperature, high heat resistant hot melt adhesive comprising an adhesive polymer and a modified rosin and/or modified terpene which has a molecular weight to softening point ratio of less that about 10. The adhesive is particularly well-suited for hot filled packaging applications.

Abstract: The present invention is a hot melt pressure sensitive positioning adhesive for use with an absorbent article. The adhesive comprises: (a) from 6 to less than 15 percent by weight, of the total of (a), (b) and (c) of a blend of (i) from 40 to 95% by weight of a hydrogenated styrene-(butadiene and/or isoprene)-styrene block copolymer; and (ii) from 5 to 60% by weight of a blend of a hydrogenated styrene-isoprene-styrene-isoprene block copolymer; and (iii) from 0 to 40% by weight of an amorphous ethylene/propylene copolymer having a number average molecular weight of 9,000 to 30,000; and (b) from 50 to 80 percent by weight, of the total of (a), (b) and (c), of a tackifying resin which has an aromaticity such that the MMAP cloud point is at least 45° C.; and (c) from 5 to 35 percent by weight, of the total of (a), (b) and (c), of a plasticizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a very high solid content contact adhesive (VHS) which has a higher solid content than previously thought attainable in the prior art without increasing the viscosity beyond operable levels. Additionally, the present invention provides a VHS application device which allows substantially more uniform application of the VHS than was previously attainable.

Abstract: A phase change composition that is useful as a thermally conductive interface composition between a heat sink and an electronic component that includes:

Abstract: The present invention relates to rosin modified succinamic acid which is useful in lowering the rebound values of rubber and increases the traction of tires containing said compound in the tread. The rosin modified succinamic acids are prepared by reacting abietylamine and/or dehydroabietylamine with succinic anhydride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ethylene homo or copolymer having a density of between 0.923 and 0.935 g/cm3, having a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of between 3 and 10, and comprising from 0.10 to 0.50 wt. percent of units derived from a carbonyl group containing compound, based on the total weight of the homo or copolymer. In addition, the invention relates to a free radical initiation polymerization process for the preparation of medium density ethylene polymers or copolymers, comprising reacting ethylene and optionally one or more comonomers at a high pressure, conveniently between 1600 and 4000 kg/cm2, and at temperatures of about 150-330° C. in a reactor system consisting of at least one autoclave reactor or of a combination of autoclave and tubular reactors, in the presence of free radical initiators and a carbonyl group containing compound.

Abstract: A multipurpose hot melt adhesive comprising endblock resin in combination with a radial or linear SBS copolymer having a solution viscosity greater than 1000 cPs at 25% in toluene suitable for use as both a construction and elastic attachment adhesive in disposable products is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a recipe and method for combining Gilsonite and other asphaltites with curative elastomers that are powder granular form and which are added to asphalt. Second recipe and method is disclosed to create a dry liquid concentrate comprised of cured elastomers in combination with tall oil or other fatty acids and may also include Gilsonite to be added to asphalt.

Abstract: A puncture sealing agent for sealing an inner surface of a tire comprises a deproteinized rubber latex that is formed by removing protein from a natural rubber latex. The puncture sealing agent includes nitrogen content at 0.1 wt. % or less of rubber solid content of the deproteinized rubber latex, and ammonia content at 0.5 wt. % or less of the rubber solid content.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising at least one substantially random interpolymer of ethylene and a vinylidene aromatic monomer or a hindered aliphatic vinylidene monomer and optionally at least one C3-C20 &agr;-olefin monomer, and at least one tackifier. The claimed compositions are useful in adhesives, such as are employed in various applications, such as in packaging and carton sealing, bookbinding, masking tape, clear office tape, labels, decals, bandages, decorative and protective sheets (such as shelf and drawer liners), floor tiles, sanitary napkin/incontinence device placement strips, sun control films, and the joining of gaskets to automobile windows. The claimed compositions further find use in a variety of applications, such as sealants, coatings, molded articles, and multilayered structures.

Abstract: A vulcanized rubber composition which comprises the vulcanization reaction product of 100 parts by weight of at least one natural or synthetic rubber; 0.1 to 25 parts by weight of sulfur and/or a sufficient amount of a sulfur donor to provide the equivalent of 0.1 to 25 parts by weight of sulfur; 10-100 parts by weight of at least one silica filler; 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of at least one anti-reversion coagent comprising at least two groups selected from citraconimide and/or itaconimide groups; and a sufficient amount of a least one cure-improving resin to significantly increase the delta torque of the rubber composition during the vulcanization process as compared to the delta torque of a similar rubber composition in the absence of the cure-improving resin, is disclosed. Also disclosed is a process for the vulcanization of this rubber composition, and articles of manufacture comprising the vulcanized rubber composition.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers having improved low temperature properties are provided by incorporating suitable low molecular weight ester plasticizer into blends of crystalline polyolefin homopolymer or copolymer and olefinic rubber. The rubber component of the composition is at least partially cured.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive material made of a weakly elastic mixture comprising a continuous phase formed essentially from a physically cross-linked solid rubber, which comprises a blend of A-B-A block copolymer, such as a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer and a diblock copolymer such as styrene-butadiene, styrene-isoprene or a hydrogenated styrene-diene copolymer such as styrenel/etyhlene butylene, a compatible tackifying resin and a low-molecular weight polyisobutylene, optionally modified by butyl rubber, and a discontinuous phase comprising one or more hydrocolloids that are soluble and/or swellable in water.

Abstract: Multilayer articles such as V-belts, hoses, rubber sheets, tires are produced from ethylene, alpha-olefin, or ethylene, alpha olefin diene copolymer elastomers which despite their attractive properties, have not been used previously due to the lack of green tack. The problem of insufficient green tack is overcome by the incorporating an aromatic containing petroleum resin.

Abstract: A mixer and method of using the mixer is disclosed in which a closed chambered vessel capable of both holding pressure and vacuum is charged with a mixture of elastomer and materials taken from the group of tall oil, fatty acids and residues of tall oil production. The charge mixture is heated under pressure without excessive friction heat. After the heating cycle, the mixer atmosphere is evacuated under vacuum, and then the mix is discharged.

Abstract: The incorporation of waxes into thermoplastic adsorbent compositions enables the formation of high adsorbent loading compositions which have suitable flowability properties. The wax-containing thermoplastic adsorbent compositions are especially useful as thermoplastic adsorbent adhesives for use in desiccating interior compartments of insulating glass units.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and composition for cosmetically repairing a surface void in polyolefin objects. The method involves inserting a repair composition into the void and then applying heat thereto to fuse the repair composition with a surrounding portion of the polyolefin object. The repair composition is a physical mixture of a thermoplastic powder, a resin binder, and a solvent, having a paste-like consistency. The repair composition may be neutral in color, or may contain a colorant to closely match the underlying object. The heating step can be performed with an open flame or with a heat gun.

Abstract: A surfactant for forming stable dispersions of rosin esters compatible with elastomeric latexes, the surfactant having the formula R1—R2—R3. R1 and R3 are each rosin (i.e., rosin, rosin dimer or a mixture of rosin and rosin dimer). R2 is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol and polyethylene glycol-R4-polyethylene glycol wherein R4 is rosin (i.e., rosin, rosin dimer or a mixture of rosin and rosin dimer). The surfactant is prepared by esterifying the rosin material with polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: A filling compound for electrical and optical equipment in the form of cables, connectors, plugs, etc. and to assemblies thus produced, is provided. Electrical and optical equipment in the form of cables, connectors, plugs, etc. have to be protected against harmful influences penetrating from outside, particularly water, and also against mechanical damage during laying or as a result of exposure to heat. The filling compound is based on a stellate substance, i.e. a substance having a branched molecular structure in which, ideally, 3 or more branches, more particularly polymeric chains, radiate from a single branching point. The filling compound is flexible at very low temperatures but, on the other hand, does not run out, even at extremely high temperatures.

Abstract: Masterbatch including at least about 65 wt % of resin having a R&B softening point as measured in accordance with ASTM 28-67. The masterbatch also includes a carrier polymer having a peak melting temperature, as measured by DSC, up to about 20° C. greater than the R&B softening point of the resin. A masterbatch pellet made by a method, including mixing a resin having a R&B softening point as measured in accordance with ASTM 28-67, and a carrier polymer having a peak melting temperature, as measured by DSC, up to about 20° C. greater than the R&B softening point of the resin, to form masterbatch composition including at least about 65 wt % of resin. The method of making the masterbatch pellet also includes pelletizing the masterbatch composition into masterbatch pellet. Methods of making a masterbatch, methods for making polymer product, and a polymer product.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an adhesive resin composition comprising 50-99% by weight of a modified hydrogenated block copolymer (a), which is obtained by hydrogenating a block copolymer of a vinyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene compound followed by modification with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, wherein the content of the unsaturated carboxylic acid or the derivative thereof is 0.01-20% by weight, and 1-50% by weight of a tackifier (b), and a laminate and an oriented film wherein such adhesive resin composition is used for the adhesive layer. The adhesive resin composition of the present invention is useful in various fields such as film packaging of foods and pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: An improved hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive (HMPSA) composition contains an elastomeric component, such as a blend of SIS and SB block copolymers, and a tackifying component comprising one or more intermediate softening point resins (ISPRs) having a ring and ball softening point of from 35 to 60° C. The improved adhesive compositions are characterized by reduced volatility, less bleed and staining tendencies, and improved overall adhesive performance. The invention also provides improved label constructions in which a release liner is coated with an HMPSA composition and laminated to a flexible facestock. Notably, even when low basis weight paper facestocks are used, the construction can be converted at high speeds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an olefin copolymer shrink film comprising an &agr;-olefin/aromatic vinyl compound random copolymer. This &agr;-olefin/aromatic vinyl compound random copolymer comprises 99.9 to 58 mol % of structural units derived from ethylene, 0 to 30 mol % of structural units derived from an &agr;-olefin having 3 to 20 carbon atoms (provided that the total of the structural units derived from ethylene and the structural units derived from an &agr;-olefin having 3 to 20 carbon atoms ranges from 99.9 to 88 mol %), and 0.1 to 12 mol % of structural units derived from an aromatic vinyl compound. The &agr;-olefin/aromatic vinyl compound random copolymer has an intrinsic viscosity [&eegr;], as measured in decalin at 135° C., of 0.1 to 10 dl/g and has a melting point, as measured by a differential scanning calorimeter, of 60 to 125° C. The olefin copolymer shrink film is oriented in at least one direction.

Abstract: Podalic foot pads of various shapes and configurations which utilize a padding material that is primarily an A-B-A triblock copolymer and a plasticizer. A-B diblock copolymers may be compounded into the padding material. An anti-bleed agent is preferably employed. The plasticizer may be a resin, mineral oil or otherwise. A detackifier may be employed such as grape seed oil or another slip agent. Antioxidants, pigments and micropsheres may be added to the material. The material has good cushioning properties.

Abstract: Novel hot melt construction adhesives for disposable articles, such as diapers, sanitary napkins, medical gowns, surgical drapes, and the like, are described which offer superior properties versus currently available hot melt adhesives. These hot melt construction adhesive compositions comprise a blend of styrene-isoprene block copolymer containing at least about 25 weight percent styrene and styrene-butadiene block copolymer containing at least about 25 weight percent styrene, at least one compatible tackifying resin and at least one plasticizer. The hot melt construction adhesive possesses a viscosity no greater than about 25,000 mPa·s at about 140° C., a shear adhesion failure temperature of at least about 60° C., and a static shear time to failure of no less than about 25 hours at about 23°.

Abstract: A hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive comprising a) from about 15% to about 40% by weight of a block copolymer having a coupling efficiency of less than about 75%; b) from about 20% to about 50% by weight of a tackifying resin selected from the group consisting of those tackifying resins having a softening point of less than about 100° C.; c) from about 30% to about 50% by weight of a plasticizing oil; and d) up to about 15% of a compatible polymer wherein the total polymer content does not exceed 40% by weight of the adhesive wherein the hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive fails cohesively during use.

Abstract: Aqueous composition comprising from 10 to 35% by weight of a water-dispersed polymer A) having a glass transition temperature Tg of below −10° C. from 5 to 22% by weight of a resin B) which is liquid at 23° C. and 1 bar, has a glass transition temperature of below −10° C. and in which abietic acid is soluble at 23° C. and 1 bar such that it is possible to obtain solutions of resin B and abietic acid having a weight content of up to 50% by weight of abietic acid from 5 to 22% by weight of a resin C) which is based on abietic acid or on modified abietic acid and has a glass transition temperature of from 0 to 90° C. and from 21 to 80% by weight of a filler D), the percentages by weight being based on the sum of the constituents of the aqueous composition with the exception of water.

Abstract: A method for producing a pressure sensitive adhesive composition includes at least one elastomer that produces a substantially homogeneous pressure sensitive adhesive composition. The method is particularly well suited for relatively high throughput continuous compounding rates, e.g., at a throughput rate of more than about 5.