Abstract: The present invention relates to polyamide compositions having improved crystallization rates for blow molding articles having complex shapes. The use of tripentaerythritol in polyamide compositions slows down the crystallization rate of the polyamide compositions so that they can be used to blow mold large parts having an excellent surface appearance. Due to the longer crystallization times, these polyamide compositions can be used to blow mold very large and intricate parts.

Abstract: The present invention is the vinyl chloride resin composition for transparent products, characterized in that (A) 0.001˜10 mass parts of at least one kind of organic acid zinc salts, (B) 0.001˜10 mass parts of at least one kind of zinc-modified hydrotalcite compounds and (C) 0.001˜1.0 mass parts of at least one kind selected from a group consisting of mannitol, maltitol and lactitol are contained relative to 100 mass parts of vinyl chloride resin. Transparent molded products of the present invention, obtained by molding the said composition, has characteristics such as thermal resistance, coloring resistance and thermal coloring resistance as well as maintaining high transparency.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the preparation of ketal compounds from anhydropentitols and oxocarboxylates; derivatives, homopolymers, and copolymers thereof; and various compositions, formulations, and articles derived therefrom.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polymeric composition, the method comprising providing a polymer cement including a polymer and a solvent, introducing an acetal or ketal of an alditol with the polymer cement, and isolating at least a portion of the polymer and the acetal or ketal of an alditol from the solvent to provide a polymeric composition including the polymer and the acetal or ketal of an alditol.

Abstract: A method for reducing the cold flow of a polymeric composition of matter by introducing polymer with the combination or reaction product of (i) an acetal or ketal of an alditol and (ii) (a) a hydrocarbylated boric acid, (b) an organoaluminum compound, or (c) both a hydrocarbylated boric acid and an organoaluminum compound.

Abstract: Water structure breakers are included with dispersants in high solids aqueous slurries to stabilize the aqueous solution structure over a long period of time. The incorporation of a dispersant and a water structure breaker effectively inhibits the viscosity increase typically associated with high solid slurries, such as ground calcium carbonate (GCC) slurries, The inclusion of a small amount of water structure breaker inhibits change in the solution structure over that of a typical slurry lacking the water structure breaker, allowing longer storage and distribution periods for such slurries.

Abstract: A polyurethane resin composition comprising (A) a polycarbonate base polyurethane resin, (B) a P and N-containing non-halogen flame retardant, (C) a polyhydric alcohol, and (D) a silicone containing at least two reactive functional groups in the molecule obviates the problems of safety, environment and price and has sufficient flame retardance and improved mechanical properties such as tensile strength and elongation.

Abstract: Linear polycarbonate resin virtually free of surface defects that impair the suitability of the resin for demanding optical application is disclosed. Also disclosed is a process for the manufacture of the resin. The surface defects included in the resin are in the form of transparent fluorescing particles, the particle count of which portion that are 15 and 250 ?m in size, is up to 1.8 counts/g, said count being determined by exciting the residue remaining after filtering a solution of said polycarbonate in methylene chloride through a Teflon filter of 5 ?m pore size at a wavelength of 400-440 nm, 25× overall magnification and illumination time of 40 millisec. The polycarbonate is suitable for making films of improved optical properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer film composite having at least one layer made of polycarbonate or copolycarbonate, characterized in that the polycarbonate or copolycarbonate comprises at least one additive of the general formulas (1) to (8), R1 are selected independently of each other from the group made of C10-C25-alkyl, C10-C25-alkoxy, and C10-C25-alkyl-substituted aryl, R2 are selected independently of each other from the group of C10-C25-alkylcarbonyl or hydrogen, and R3 are selected independently of each other from the group of C10-C25-alkyl.

Abstract: A method for producing a thermoplastic polymer material is provided, the method including the steps of supplying component (A) below to a vent type extruder that includes a starting material supply opening, a liquid inlet, and a vent via the starting material supply opening of the extruder, supplying component (B) below to the extruder via the liquid inlet of the extruder, melting and kneading component (A) and component (B) within the extruder, and degassing a volatile component via the vent and extruding through a die a thermoplastic polymer material comprising a thermoplastic polymer of component (A) and at least one compound selected from compound group S of component (B). (A) A polymer composition that includes a thermoplastic polymer and an organic solvent and/or a monomer. (B) A solution of at least one compound selected from compound group S consisting of trehalose, sucrose, lactose, maltose, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising flavored polymeric compositions. More specifically, the invention relates to articles comprising flavored polymeric compositions comprising “flavor enhancing agents” alone, or in combination with, other flavorants. The articles comprising a flavored polymeric composition do not have to be consumed, significantly destructed, masticated or fully or partially dissolved to release flavor.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ink composition and a method for fabricating a liquid crystal display (LCD) device using the same, wherein in forming patterns of the LCD device using an imprint lithography and a roll printing, an ink composition with high thermal resistance, consisting of polymer resin and additive both endurable even at a high temperature is used to form fine patterns with constantly maintaining pattern linewidths and line intervals, the ink composition consisting of 5-45% by weight of polymer resin, 5-45% by weight of additive added to retain thermal stability, and 50-90% by weight of organic solvent, wherein the ink composition is endurable even at a high temperature of 90-250° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a halogen-free flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane composite resin composition. The disclosed flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane composite resin composition is capable of improving flame retardancy and flaming-drip of a thermoplastic polyurethane resin through desirable formation of char during combustion, which uses a phosphinate, a diphosphinate and/or a polymer thereof, dipentaerythritol, talc, a melamine derivative, etc., instead of a halogen-based flame retardant, as a flame retardant.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition comprising a random propylene copolymer, a high melt strength polypropylene having a branching index g? of 0.9 or less and a clarifier, wherein the polypropylene composition has a MFR2 (230° C.) of at least 2.0 g/10 min.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition comprising a random propylene copolymer, a high melt strength polypropylene having a branching index g? of 0.9 or less, a polypropylene having a MFR2 (230° C.) of at least 400.0 g/10 min and a clarifier, wherein the polypropylene composition has a MFR2 (230° C.) of at least 2.0 g/10 min.

Abstract: Disclosed are plasticized, water-soluble films having favorable cold-water solubility, wet handling, and thermoforming characteristics, and which can include a PVOH resin made up of blend of two or more PVOH polymers each having a monomodal molecular weight distribution, and the PVOH resin characterized by a viscosity in a range of about 13.5 cP to about 20 cP (or a corresponding weight average molecular weight), a degree of hydrolysis of about 84% to about 92%, a polydispersity index value in a range of about 1 to about 5, a residual water content of about 4 wt. % to about 10 wt. %, and a Resin Selection Index value in a range of 0.255 to 0.315; methods of making the films; compositions including PVOH resins for making the films; and pouch and packet articles made from the films.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pouch having at least one sealed compartment containing a first composition. At least one wall of the at least one sealed compartment is made from a water-soluble film having any suitable thickness. The water-soluble film comprises PVOH polymer such that when the film has a thickness of about 76 microns the film is characterized by a Dissolution Index of about 620 to about 920, or of about 665 to about 920, or about 710 to about 920; and a Stress Index of about 145 to about 626, or about 155 to about 480, or about 165 to about 325.

Abstract: A starch-polyester graft copolymer and chemically modified starch-polyester graft copolymer composition comprising a chemically modified starch or chemically modified starch-nanoclay product is described. The composition can be produced continuously in a twin-screw co-rotating extruder. The starch-polyester graft copolymer can be solvent cast, melt cast and blown into clear transparent film particularly for use in single use disposable applications and can be biodegradable.

Abstract: A polyester film includes ethylene glycol component that accounts for 60 mol % or more of the glycol components in the polyester film, containing a crystal nucleating agent up to 0.01 to 5 mass % relative to the entire polyester film that accounts for 100 mass %, and having a crystal melting energy, ?Hm, of 5 to 35 J/g.

Abstract: Polypropylene resins of the present invention give blow molded containers excellent in transparency, impact resistance and flexibility. Stretch blow molded containers obtained from the polypropylene resins enable volume reduction and weight reduction. A polypropylene resin includes a random polypropylene (P1) having MFR (ASTM D 1238, 230° C., 2.16 kg load) of 0.5 to 100 g/10 min and an ethylene content of 3.0 wt % to less than 7.0 wt %, (i) the resin containing the random polypropylene (P1) at not less than 80 wt %, (ii) the resin showing a broad DSC melting curve which has a single melting point peak and in which the maximum intensity peak temperature (Tm) is not more than 120° C. and the half-value width on a higher temperature side from the maximum intensity peak is not less than 20° C.

Abstract: A curable composition, useful as a thermosetting binder, having a polycarboxy polymer or co-polymer, an emulsion polymer, and a multifunctional polyol.

Abstract: [Problem]Provided is a rubber composition which is remarkably reduced in generation of rubber burning and is excellent in an adhesive property with metal such as a steel cord and which exerts a stable adhesive property with less change with the passage of time while maintaining processability and a high wet heat resistant adhesive property in compounding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate resin composition that can have excellent light stability and dimensional stability, including: (A) 70 to 95 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polycarbonate resin; (B) 5 to 40 parts by weight of a thermoplastic non-crystalline polyester copolymer; (C) 5 to 50 parts by weight of titanium dioxide; (D) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of an organic siloxane copolymer; and (E) 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of a fluorinated polyolefin-based resin. The polycarbonate resin composition can have excellent light stability and dimensional stability and also can have excellent mechanical strength without reduced impact strength and workability. The polycarbonate resin composition can be used in molded products such as LCD backlight parts requiring product dimensional stability and other parts requiring light stability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic composition including (A) a polyamide resin independently selected from the group consisting of Group (IV) Polyamides comprising (aa) about 50 to about 95 mole percent semiaromatic repeat and (bb) about 5 to about 50 mole percent aliphatic repeat units; and Group (VI) Polyamides having no melting point, (B) about 0.25 to about 15 weight percent of one or more polyhydric alcohols having more than two hydroxyl groups and a having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of less than 2000; (C) 0 to 60 weight percent of one or more reinforcement agents; and (D) 0 to 50 weight percent of a polymeric toughener wherein said polyamide resin has at least about 70 meq/Kg of amine ends.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition which comprises: (a) a polyolefin containing transition metal catalyst residue (excluding metallic co-catalyst residues) at a level below 5 ppm based on the weight of the polyolefin; (b) optionally a first stabilizing component consisting of a phenolic antioxidant or mixture of phenolic antioxidants; (c) optionally a second stabilizing component consisting of a phosphite antioxidant or a mixture of phosphite antioxidants; and (d) a third stabilizing component which acts also as a color suppressant and which is a polyfunctional alcohol, amine or amide or mixtures thereof, with at least one of (b) and (c) present and with the proviso that if the phosphite antioxidant is trilauryl phosphite it must be used in combination with another phosphite. The preferred stabilizing components (b) is 1,3,5-tris(4-tert-butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6 dimethyl,benzyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-(1H,3H,5H)-trione or mixed tocopherols.

Abstract: A moulding material for the production of highly flame resistant articles with a matrix of a thermoplastic and a particulate pigment dispersed therein is characterized in that the pigment is light-sensitive and changes colour under the influence of laser light and in that the pigment is a reaction product of at least one halogen-free flame retardant organic nitrogen base with (i) at least one mixed salt with at least two different cations and/or with (ii) a mixture of salt type compounds which on heating can be transformed into at least one salt type compound with at least two different cations, as in (i); wherein in variations (i) and (ii), at least one of the cations is selected from a group (A) of elements Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ag, Sn, Sb, La, Pr, Ta, W and Ce and at least one further cation is selected from a group (B) of elements from periods 3 and 6 of groups II and III, periods 5 and 6 of group IV and periods 4 and 5 of groups III to VIII and the lanthanides of the periodic

Abstract: A composition for forming an underlayer film for lithography for imparting excellent optical characteristics and etching resistance to an underlayer film for lithography, an underlayer film being formed of the composition and having a high refractive index (n) and a low extinction coefficient (k), being transparent, having high etching resistance, containing a significantly small amount of a sublimable component, and a method for forming a pattern using the underlayer film are provided. The composition for forming an underlayer film contains a naphthalene formaldehyde polymer having a specific unit obtained by reacting naphthalene and/or alkylnaphthalene with formaldehyde, and an organic solvent.

Abstract: A high flow polyester composition is disclosed, which comprises at least one polyester and at least one flow enhancing ingredient of structure, I, where, R1=NH2 or CH2OH; R2=CH3, CH3CH2 or CH2OH or any of C1-C20 alkyl group which may have one or more hydroxy group substituent, C3-C20 cycloalkyl group, C6-C20 aryl group, C1-C20 alkoxy group which may have one or more hydroxy group substituent or C6-C20 aryloxy group. A good balance of flowability and mechanical properties is obtained by controlling the amount of the said flow-enhancing ingredient. The composition further comprises reinforcing fillers, impact modifiers, a property-enhancing thermoplastic such as polycarbonate and flame retardant chemicals. The compositions are suitable for making automotive, electric and electronic parts.

Abstract: An intumescing, multi-component epoxide resin coating composition for fire protection with a component (A), which contains at least one epoxide resin and at least one vinyl ester, a curing agent component (B), which contains at least one curing agent for the epoxide resin, and an intumesing component (C), which contains at least one acid constituent, at least one source of carbon and at least one gas-forming agent, components (A) and (B) being kept separate from one another to prevent reaction and reacting with one another with polymerization only while being mixed, as well as the use of this coating composition for providing steel construction elements with a fire protection coating.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition having excellent resistance to heat discoloration has been desired. There is provided a thermoplastic polymer composition characterized by comprising a thermoplastic polymer, phosphites represented by the formula (I), and at least one kind of erythritols selected from the group consisting of pentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol and tripentaerythritol: wherein R1, R2, R4 and R5 each independently denotes a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or the like, and R3 denotes a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; X denotes a single bond, a sulfur atom or a —CHR6 group (R6 denotes a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or a cycloalkyl group); A denotes an alkylene group or a *—COR7 group (R7 denotes a single bond or an alkylene group, and * denotes a bonding hand on the side of oxygen), and one of Y and Z denotes a hydroxyl group or the like, and the other one of Y and Z denotes a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group).

Abstract: A stabilizer for chlorine-containing resins of the invention consists of a polyol mixture composed of pentaerythritol and condensates thereof, wherein, with respect to the total amount of the polyol mixture, the content of pentaerythritol having a degree of condensation (n) of 1 is 0 to 10% by mass and the total content of pentaerythritol and condensates thereof having a degree of condensation (n) of 1 to 3 is 5 to 30% by mass. A chlorine-containing resin composition of the invention contains, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a chlorine-containing resin, 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of the above-mentioned stabilizer for chlorine-containing resins.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing a hyperbranched organic modifier which comprises reacting (a) a tertiary amine compound having at least two terminal hydroxyl groups with (b) at least one multifunctional monomer having at least two terminal functional groups capable of reacting with said hydroxyl groups. The present invention also provides an organo-modified clay treated with the hyperbranched organic modifier.

Abstract: A polymer stabilizer comprising a compound of the formula (1): CnH2n+2On??(1) (wherein, n represents an integer of 4 or more).

Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate resin composition which can have excellent light stability and flame retardancy includes about 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate base resin (A); about 0.1 to about 5 parts by weight of a polyorganosiloxane-containing graft copolymer (B); about 5 to about 50 parts by weight of titanium dioxide (C); and about 0.1 to about 5 parts by weight of a fluorinated polyolefin-based resin (D). The thermoplastic polycarbonate resin composition may further include about 5 to about 50 parts by weight of a filler (E).

Abstract: The present invention relates to silica-filled halogenated butyl elastomers, such as bromobutyl elastomers (BIIR). Further, the present invention also relates to bromobutyl elastomers with improved scorch safety.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ink composition and a method for fabricating a liquid crystal display (LCD) device using the same, wherein in forming patterns of the LCD device using an imprint lithography and a roll printing, an ink composition with high thermal resistance, consisting of polymer resin and additive both endurable even at a high temperature is used to form fine patterns with constantly maintaining pattern linewidths and line intervals, the ink composition consisting of 5-45% by weight of polymer resin, 5-45% by weight of additive added to retain thermal stability, and 50-90% by weight of organic solvent, wherein the ink composition is endurable even at a high temperature of 90-250° C.

Abstract: A use of transition metal ion-modified clay as a heat-stabilizer in a polymer is provided. The transition metal ion-modified clay can greatly increase the heat stability of the polymer especially the polyamide, with low cost.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous coating compositions, such as paints, containing a film-forming latex polymer and a reactive surfactant and/or a low VOC humectant. The reactive surfactant, a polyglycerol ester or ether of an unsaturated fatty acid, reduces or eliminates the need for traditional water-soluble additives that lower the water resistance of the dry coating. Additionally, the reactive surfactants of the invention are capable of oxidative cross-linking during the curing process, forming a dry film that is more durable and water-resistant than traditional latex paint composition. The low VOC humectant polyglycerol, isosorbide, or a derivative of isosorbide can replace at least in part traditional humectants such as propylene glycol which contribute to VOCs, while maintaining an effective open time for application of the aqueous coating compositions.

Abstract: Polymer compositions and articles formed therefrom are described herein. The compositions include a random copolymer and a radiation additive, wherein the random copolymer includes propylene and less than 2 wt. % ethylene and exhibits a melt flow rate of from about 300 to 100 dg/min., the polymer composition exhibits a flexural modulus of from about 160 kpsi to about 200 kpsi and the polymer composition is adapted to produce a polymer article exhibiting low plate out, a haze at 20 mils of no greater than 15%, radiation stability and autoclavability.

Abstract: Disclosed are ionomer compositions neutralized by a combination of cesium and potassium that have antistatic properties. Also disclosed are articles, including laminates and monolayer or multilayer structures comprising such compositions to which neither powders nor dusts easily adhere electrostatically.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for manufacturing injection molded articles having a minimum wall thickness of from 500 ?m to 2.0 mm comprise from: (A) 2 to 15% by weight of a propylene-ethylene copolymer having substantially isotactic propylene sequences; (B) 85 to 98% by weight of a random polypropylene copolymer having from 2.5 to 5.0% by weight units derived from ethylene and a melt flow rate of from 25 to 130 grams/10 minutes (g/10 min); and (C) 500 to 2500 ppm by weight of a nucleator/clarifier additive (based on the weight of the random polypropylene copolymer). Typically, the melt flow rate of the compositions is from 20 to 125 g/10 min, and the propylene-ethylene copolymer comprises at least 75% by weight propylene and has a melt flow rate from 4 to 30 g/10 min.

Abstract: Disclosed is a molded or extruded thermoplastic article having high heat stability over at least 500 hours at least 170° C. including a thermoplastic composition including a thermoplastic resin; one or more polyhydric alcohols having more than two hydroxyl groups and a having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of less than 2000; one or more reinforcement agents; and optionally, a polymeric toughener; wherein 4 mm test bars prepared from said thermoplastic composition, and exposed at a test temperature at 170° C. for a test period of 500 hours, have, on average, a retention of tensile strength of at least 50 percent, as compared with that of an unexposed control of identical composition and shape. Further disclosed is a molded or extruded thermoplastic article, including a thermoplastic polyamide composition, wherein 4 mm test bars of said thermoplastic polyamide composition, when exposed at 210° C. for a test period of 500 hours, have a retention of tensile strength of at least 70 percent.

Abstract: A starch-polyester graft copolymer and chemically modified starch-polyester graft copolymer composition comprising a chemically modified starch or chemically modified starch-nanoclay product is described. The composition can be produced continuously in a twin-screw co-rotating extruder. The starch-polyester graft copolymer can be solvent cast, melt cast and blown into clear transparent film particularly for use in single use disposable applications and can be biodegradable.

Abstract: Gas barrier layers and composites contain a low gel sheet produced from a composition containing a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a hydroxyl functional copolymer, and a gel reducing additive. The gel reducing additive has functional groups that can react with isocyanate groups to reduce gel formation during the processing of blends of urethane containing polymers and hydroxyl functional polymers. Multilayer composites containing the low gel sheets can be made into inflatable membranes for containing an inflationary gas. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the membranes are used as bladders of cushioning devices in the soles of shoes, particularly athletic shoes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing the whiteness stability of fluorescent whitening agent(s) (FWA) included in surface-treatment size/coating slip for paper and of the surface-treatment layers formed thereof. The method is characterized in that sorbitol is charged to the size/coating slip as a carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed are ink jet ink compositions suitable for use in thermal ink jet printers. The ink jet ink compositions contain one or more volatile organic solvents, one or more humectants, one or more binder resins, and one or more colorants. The ink jet ink compositions may also contain additives such as a plasticizer and/or a surfactant. Embodiments of the ink jet ink compositions have short dry times, good adhesion to a variety of substrates, and/or long decap times.

Abstract: A composition comprised of a fatty acid metal salt and a fatty compound for use in an energy-curable coating having improved gloss and low coefficient of friction.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adhesive solution for removably attaching items to the skin comprising: (i) a solids content comprising a vinyl pyrrolidone copolymer, and either a plasticiser, and a separate wetting agent, or a compound that acts as both plasticiser and wetting agent (ii) water as a first solvent; and (iii) an alcohol as a second solvent wherein the amount of alcohol does not exceed 20 wt % of the whole solution, and the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the copolymer composition (i) is below 40° C.

Abstract: A conductive pattern forming ink for forming a conductive pattern on a substrate by a droplet discharge method includes: metal particles; an aqueous dispersion medium in which the metal particles are dispersed; galactitol; and a polyglycerol compound having a polyglycerol skeleton. In the ink, H shown in the following formula (I) is 0.10 to 0.

Abstract: The present invention includes processes and resulting structures for producing a modified polymer having interconnecting channels. The interconnecting channels act as controlled transmission passages through the polymer. A hydrophilic agent is blended into the polymer so that it is distributed within the polymer. In one embodiment, a releasing material is blended into the polymer so that the releasing material is distributed within the product. The product is solidified so that the hydrophilic agent forms passages in the product through which a desired composition is communicable to the releasing material that is entrained within the product. The solidified product may be used to form a desired shaped article such as plug type inserts and liners for closed containers, or it may be formed into a film, sheet, bead or pellet.