Abstract: The present invention is a method for reducing the permeability of gases through polyester containers and films by incorporating into the polymer from which the container or film is formed an effective amount of exfoliated sepiolite-type clay.

Abstract: Provided are elastomeric compositions comprising at least one elastomer and a hydrocarbon polymer additive. Preferably the hydrocarbon polymer additive comprises from 60 to 90% piperylene, from 5 to 15% cyclic components, from 5 to 20% styrenic components, up to 5% isoprene, up to 5% indenic components, and up to 10% amylene. Also provided are elastomeric compositions comprising at least one elastomer and a hydrocarbon polymer additive, wherein the hydrocarbon polymer additive has a molecular weight of from 520 to 650 g/mole and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of from 48 to 53° C. The elastomeric compositions are particularly useful in making tires and other cured rubber articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a resin system and coating composition suitable for direct application to metal substrates. The composition may include a phosphate functional polyester. The polyester may be an unsaturated polyester polyol. The coating composition may further include a suitable curing agent, such as an isocyanate or melamine. The composition can be applied through traditional application equipment onto a variety of metal substrates and cures to an acceptable surface for further processing, such as top coating with basecoat and clearcoat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to various nano-composites and compositions comprising a cationic mediator and method thereof. The cationic mediator comprises a polymeric group and a cationic unit selected from the group consisting of onium cation and heterocyclic cation. The nano-composites and compositions exhibit improved gas permeability property, strong moisture absorbance, and high electrical conductivity etc.

Abstract: A thermosetting composite material, particularly for manufacturing sanitary articles and kitchen sinks, comprising a polymeric matrix that incorporates a filler material distributed in the matrix, the filler material being constituted by glass particles, the preponderant fraction of which has a size distribution from 0.2 to 1.5 mm.

Abstract: A fire retardant composition that includes: a polyolefin and an additive package that includes a brominated polystyrene or decabromodiphenyl ether; a nanoclay; and metal oxide fillers in the nanometer particle range. The compositions can have high weight percentages of the additive package because of the compatibilizing effect of the nanoclay. The nanoclay is preferably a quantenary amine treated nanoclay, wherein the quantenary amine causes exfoliation of the nanoclay. The polyolefin is a polyethylene or a polypropylene and the preferred metal oxide is antimony oxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flame retardant resin composition comprising the following component (A), component (B), component (C) and component (D), in which 0.1 to 50 parts by mass of the component (B), 0.001 to 30 parts by mass of the component (C) and 0.1 to 50 parts by mass of the component (D) are blended with 100 parts by mass of the component (A). Component (A): A rubber-modified styrene resin obtained by (co)polymerizing an aromatic vinyl compound or an aromatic vinyl compound and another vinyl monomer copolymerizable with the aromatic vinyl compound in a presence of a rubber-like polymer; Component (B): A thermally expandable graphite; Component (C): A layered clay material modified by a water-soluble polymer; and Component (D): At least one selected from the group consisting of silicone compounds, boron oxides, aminotriazine sulfate compounds and aminotriazine compounds. The resin composition is excellent in flame retardance and impact resistance.

Abstract: A solid filler composition suitable for applying directly to a substrate comprising i) binder polymer ii) fatty acid salt of linear chain length of from 12 to 26 carbon atoms iii) pigment said composition capable of being formed into a self-supporting, dimensionally stable filler body.

Abstract: A method of reshaping an article comprising a polyelectrolyte complex, the polyelectrolyte complex comprising an intermolecular blend of a predominantly positively-charged polyelectrolyte and a predominantly negatively charged polyelectrolyte by controlling the salt doping level.

Abstract: A resin composition characterized as containing (A) a synthetic resin having a melting temperature of 300° C. or above and (B) a platy inorganic filler incorporated in the resin and having the following properties; pH of aqueous dispersion: 5.5-6.0, amount of extracted alkalis: Na 30 ppm or below and K 40 ppm or below, maximum diameter a: 50 ?m or below, thickness b: 1.0 ?m or below, and aspect ratio (a/b): 20 or above.

Abstract: A high impact polymer adapted to be recyclable comprising a polymer, a cross-linking agent, an accelerator, and a nano-clay. The cross-linking agent comprises a sulfur and a peroxide with an activity ranging from 40% to 99%. The accelerator is present in ratios ranging from 1:2 to 1:10 in relation to the sulfur and the peroxide. The nano-clay comprises a weight percent ranging from 1% to 40%. The high impact polymer is formed by preparing the nano-clay with the cross-linking agent and accelerator. Next, the polymer and the nano-clay are mixed, initiating cross-linking. The high impact polymer is formed through creation of macro radicals which create macromolecular polymer chains with sulfur bridges without requiring high torque. The accelerator ensures that the cross-linking and the formation of sulfur bridges occur simultaneously, and partially inhibits the cross-linking. The nano-clay enhances the reversibility of the cross-linking and provides enhanced strength.

Abstract: A transparent flexible film is provided, formed by curing a composition, comprising: about 40-75 parts by weight of a clay; about 15-45 parts by weight of a water-soluble polymer; about 1-10 parts by weight of a mono-functional acrylic oligomer of formula (I), wherein n1 is an integer 2-25, R1 is C1-10 alkyl or H, and R2 is H or CH3; and about 10-45 parts by weight of a bi-functional acrylic oligomer of formula (II), wherein n2 is an integer 3-50, R3 and R4 are H or CH3.

Abstract: A polyimide material comprises a polyimide. The polyimide has repeating units of formula (I). The polyimide material further comprises a coupling agent-containing filler. A method for preparing a polyimide material comprises allowing a mixture comprising an aromatic tetracarboxylic dianhydride, an aromatic diamine, and a coupling agent-containing filler to react to produce a polyamic acid. The method further comprises contacting the polyamic acid with an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid of formula (II) to produce an intermediate, and imidizing the intermediate to produce the polyimide material. A polyimide comprises repeating units of formula (I).

Abstract: A polycarbonate copolymer which comprises 30 to 70 mol % of a structural unit comprising a bisphenyl fluorene structure and 70 to 30 mol % of a structural unit comprising tricyclo [5.2.1.02.6] decanedimethanol and causes little occurrence of a birefringence even when extrusion, injection molding or stretch processing is conducted and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: A lightweight finish composition, method of production and a method of application are provided. The lightweight finish composition comprises a resin dispersion, alkali metal phosphate, alkylolammonium salt of a polyfunctional polymer, and lightweight aggregate such as silica spheres. The lightweight aggregate has a density and weight that is less than those of sand. The combination of alkali metal phosphate and alkylolammonium salt of a polyfunctional polymer stabilizes the lightweight finish composition by preventing the lightweight aggregate from absorbing water, after production of the lightweight finish composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flame-retardant composition useful for preparing a coated automotive wire with high scrape abrasion resistance and flexibility. The present invention is a halogen-free, flame-retardant composition made from or containing an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer, a halogen-free inorganic flame retardant, a coupling agent for coupling the inorganic flame retardant to the copolymer, and a processing aid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of high tensile strength and low creep polymer yarns, wherein it comprises the following steps: (a) preparing a mixture of: (i) a first ultra high molecular weight polyolefin polymer or copolymer, (ii) a second clay nanocomposite polyolefin polymer or copolymer, and (iii) a non-polar spinning solvent, (b) feeding the resulting suspension through an extruder at a temperature of at least 180° C., causing the formation of a gel, (c) spinning the gel so obtained in a spinneret with a length to diameter ratio (L/D) of at least 15, (d) cooling the yarn to a temperature below 2° C., (e) subsequently removing the non-polar spinning solvent, and (f) drawing the yarn so obtained so as to obtain a tensile strength value of at least 18 cN/Dtex and a creep value lower than 0.

Abstract: An enhanced polymer for containing fuel such as in fuel tank construction that uses an one of several commercially available polymers or polymer blends and mixes or blends it with either carbon nano-tubes or carbon nano-fibers and/or with nano-sized smectite clay platelets. The polymer can be further hardened or stiffened by adding or blending or treating with a cross-linking agent. The polymers can be any suitable polymer; however, high density polyethylene, polybutylene terephtalate, polycarbonate or polybutylene terephtalate and polycarbonate blend are preferred. The carbon nano-fibers can have diameters from 50-70 nano-meters and have lengths up to several hundred microns. Generally carbon fibers are not used with polyethylene, only smectite clay.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester for a toner, obtained by polycondensing an alcohol component and a carboxylic acid component containing an alkylsuccinic acid having 10 or more carbon atoms, an alkenylsuccinic acid having 10 or more carbon atoms, or a mixture thereof, in an amount of from 0.5 to 50% by mole, wherein each of 6-methyl-2-heptanone and 5-methyl-2-heptanone is detected in an amount of 0.5 ppm or less as determined by thermal desorption-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The polyester for a toner of the present invention is used as a resin binder, or the like, for a toner used, for example, for developing electrostatic latent images formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method, or the like.

Abstract: Sheet molding composition formulation includes a thermoset cross-linkable polymeric resin. A moisture reducing polymeric additive includes at least one of polystyrene; poly C1-C4 alykylmethacrylate; a copolymer of styrene with at least one of butadiene, acrylonitrile and vinyl chloride; or a combination of polystyrene, polyaklymethacrylate and or a styrene copolymer. Moisture reducing polymeric additive is present within the formulation from between 1 and 20 total weight percent. An article formed from such a sheet molding composition formulation defines an article shape and has a surface that sets the article shape with less than 0.5 total weight percent water after 96 hours exposure and 100° F. 100% humidity. The article shape is amendable to receiving a vapor barrier coating applied to the articles shape surface. A powder prime coating over lies the barrier coating and achieves surface finish results comparable to article shapes formed of steel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of homopolymers or copolymers of (meth)acrylic acid or copolymers of C3-C40-monoolefins with ethylenically unsaturated C4-C6-dicarboxylic anhydrides as additives in ceramic masses, in particular in brick earth and clay for producing building ceramics such as bricks and roofing tiles, and also ceramic masses comprising these additives.

Abstract: Compositions having good impact performance can be made from a thermoplastic (e.g., a polyolefin such as polypropylene or HDPE) and an ethylene multi-block copolymer. The compositions are easily molded and often have particular utility in making, for example, automotive facia, parts and other household articles.

Abstract: An organophilic clay for thickening hydrophobic liquids comprising a layered silicate material, surfaces of said layered silicate material modified by an amphipathic copolymer prepared from a first comonomer that generates a hydrophilic homopolymer that is essentially insoluble in a hydrophobic liquid and a second comonomer that generates a hydrophobic homopolymer that is soluble in a hydrophobic liquid, said organophilic clay containing at least 10% by weight water, based on the dry weight of the layered silicate material.

Abstract: A composition which includes polymethylmethacrylate and an organoclay functionalized with intercalation agent, wherein said intercalation agent is a reaction product of a polyamine and an alkyl halide in a polar solvent, preferably a dimethyl, ditallow ammonium functionalized monmorillonite clay as shown in (FIG. 3).

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a barrier coating composition for application to a thermoplastic film comprising (a) a nano-clay additive in an amount from about 1 wt % to 50 wt % of said barrier coating, wherein said nano-clay additive comprises untreated nano-clay platelets; and (b) a base coating in an amount from about 50 wt % to 99 wt % of said barrier coating, wherein said base coating comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinylidene chloride (PVdC), poly(vinyl)alcohol (PVOH), ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), acrylate copolymers and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A compound is described including one or more polymer (A) selected from propylene-ethylene block copolymers (A1), propylene homopolymers (A2) and a combination of copolymers (A1) and/or homopolymers (A2), at 30% to 90% by weight; one or more copolymer (B) selected from ethylene-alpha-olefin random copolymers (B1), hydrogenated styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers (B2), ethylene-alpha-olefin block copolymers (B3), and a combination of two or more of copolymers (B1), copolymers (B2), and/or optional copolymers (B3), at 0% to 50% by weight; one or more mineral filler (C) at 0% to 30% by weight; one or more surface modifier (D) at 0% to 5% by weight; one or more additive (E) at 0% to 5% by weight; and one or more colorant (F) at 0% to 10% by weight. Associated articles and methods are also described.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides an air movement device having a matrix polymer and nanoparticles. In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of manufacturing an air movement device having dry-mixing about 30% to about 80% by weight matrix polymer and about 2% to about 15% by weight layered clay to form a dry mixture, extruding the mixture to form a polymer nanocomposite, and molding the polymer nanocomposite into an air movement device. In yet another embodiment, the invention provides an air movement device having about 30% to about 80% by weight polypropylene, about 3% to about 10% by weight layered clay, and about 1% to about 10% by weight maleic anhydride grafted polystyrene, wherein the air movement device has a UL 94 5VA flame retardant rating.

Abstract: The present invention provides medical devices comprising nanomaterials. By utilizing nanomaterials in the production thereof, the inventive medical devices can be provided with various advantageous properties and/or capabilities. Methods of producing the inventive medical devices are also provided. Inasmuch as the inventive devices are expected to provide certain advantages in their use, there is also provide a method of medical care, including methods of treatment or diagnosis, wherein the inventive devices are brought into therapeutic contact with a body to be treated or diagnosed thereby.

Abstract: Example embodiments provide a composition for preparing modified polyimide/clay nanocomposites. The composition comprises a modified polyamic acid terminated with groups at both ends of the backbone and a layered clay compound. Example embodiments provide a method for preparing modified polyimide/clay nanocomposites using the composition. Polyimide/clay nanocomposites prepared by the method exhibit excellent thermal properties. Therefore, the polyimide/clay nanocomposites can find many useful applications as materials for next-generation substrates that are small in size and thickness and light in weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to glass strands coated with a sizing composition which comprises (in % by weight): 25 to 90% of at least one film-forming agent; 3 to 25% of at least one coupling agent; and 2 to 18% of nanoparticles. The invention also relates to a sizing composition that can coat said strands, to the method of obtaining it and to the composites incorporating such strands. The glass strands of the invention have a high wet aging 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: A method and types of composites in which particles are oriented within a melt-processable material or are arranged into networks in response to chaotic advection. A masterbatch comprising a melt-processable material and particles is supplied to a blender in which chaotic advection is maintained for a specified period. A second, melt-processable material may be supplied to the blender simultaneously. Resulting composites include extrusions with oriented inorganic platelets that reduce permeation or electrically conducting plastics and other functional materials.

Abstract: A nanocomposite of a halogenated elastomer and an inorganic, exfoliated clay, suitable for use as an air barrier, is disclosed. The halogenated elastomer can be a polymer comprising C4 to C7 isoolefin derived units, para-methylstyrene derived units, and para(halomethylstyrene) derived units, or can be a butyl-type rubber. The nanocomposite can be formed by contacting an aqueous slurry of inorganic clay with a polymer cement while agitating vigorously to form emulsions or micro-emulsions to intimately mix the inorganic clay and the elastomer. The nanocomposite so formed has improved air barrier properties and is suitable for use as an innerliner or innertube.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nanocomposite material on the basis of a clay having a layered or fibrous structure and a cation exchange capacity of from 5 to 250 milliequivalents per 100 gram, a polymeric matrix and a block copolymer or graft copolymer, which block copolymer or graft copolymer includes one or more first structural units (A), which are compatible with the clay, and one or more second structural units (B), which are compatible with the polymeric matrix. Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a weakly ionic and water-soluble copolymer as a grinding aid agent for grinding mineral matter in aqueous suspension in order to obtain aqueous suspensions of refined mineral matter, with a dry matter concentration that can be high, with a low Brookfield™ viscosity that remains stable over time, having the property that it presents a pigmentary surface area the ionic charge of which, as determined by ionic titration, is low. The invention relates to the aqueous suspensions of mineral matter obtained and their use in the fields of paper, paint and plastics.

Abstract: A compound is described including one or more polymer (A) selected from propylene-ethylene block copolymers (A1), propylene homopolymers (A2) and a combination of copolymers (A1) and/or homopolymers (A2), at 30% to 90% by weight; one or more copolymer (B) selected from ethylene-alpha-olefin random copolymers (B1), hydrogenated styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers (B2) and a combination of two or more of copolymers (B1) and/or copolymers (B2), at 0% to 50% by weight; one or more mineral filler (C) at 0% to 30% by weight; one or more surface modifier (D) at 0% to 5% by weight; one or more additive (E) at 0% to 5% by weight; and one or more colorant (F) at 0% to 10% by weight. Associated articles and methods are also described.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a silicone non-stick coating, products having these coatings, and methods for making the same. In at least one embodiment, the coating comprises the cured product of silicone resin, silicone fluid, and durability agent.

Abstract: A polymeric composition suitable for manufacturing heat sealable films or sheets comprising, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to the extent of about 80% to 95% by mass of the total composition; a polymer additive for lowering the melting point of the composition selected from Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN), Polytrimethylene Naphthalate (PTN), in-situ formed Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN) and in situ formed Polytrimethylene Naphthalate (PTN) to the extent of about 20% to 5% by mass of the total composition; a nucleating agent to the extent of about 200 to 1500 ppm by mass of the composition; a polycondensation catalyst to the extent of about 30 to 300 ppm by mass of the composition; a clear fast reheat (CFRH) additive to the extent of about 10 to 30 ppm by mass of the composition; a color toner to the extent of about 0.75 to 25 ppm by mass of the composition; and a heat stabilizer to the extent of about 20 to 55 ppm by mass of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a thermoplastic polyolefine, an elastomer and oil whereby the composition comprises less than 15% by weight of the thermoplastic polyolefine, relative to the total weight of the thermoplastic elastomer composition, the elastomer is peroxide vulcanized and the weight ratio oil/elastomer is above 1.5. Preferably the elastomer is a copolymer of ethylene, propylene (EPM) or a copolymer of ethylene, propylene and a third monomer (EPDM) or a mixture of EPDM and EPM. The thermoplastic polyolefine is preferably polyethylene, polypropylene or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for the preparation of semicrystalline polycarbonate compositions by synthesizing the polycarbonate in the presence of a sepiolite-type clay as a nucleating agent. The semicrystalline compositions produced are useful as starting materials for the production of high molecular weight polycarbonate by solid state polymerization.

Abstract: A polymer composition is provided that comprises a polymer and a synergistic flame retardant additive combination which comprises a nano-clay and a second filler. The second filler may be a material with known flame retardant properties, an inert filler or a combination of the same. The preferred nano-clay is Cloisite, the preferred second filler is aluminium trihydroxide. The presence of this flame retardant additive combination in polymers increases the strength of the char that forms during combustion. The formation of a strong char creates a barrier to ignition of the underlying material, for example electrical cables that have been provided with a coating of the polymeric composition.

Abstract: A colored polymeric material having improved light fastness is generally provided. The colored polymeric material generally comprises a polymer, a colorant, and natural nanoparticles. The colorant can be a dye, such as an acid dye. In one embodiment, the dye can be susceptible to degradation when exposed to light in the presence of oxygen, such as many azo dyes. The natural nanoparticles can include many natural clays.

Abstract: Compounds having the formulas below. R is an aromatic-containing group. Each M is an alkali metal. Each m is a positive integer. The value of n is a positive integer. The value p is 0 or 1. If p is 0 then n is 1. A thermoset made by curing a composition containing the below phthalonitrile monomers. A method of reacting a diphenyl acetylene compound with an excess of an aromatic diol in the presence of an alkali metal carbonate to form the above oligomer. A method of reacting a phenoxyphthalonitrile with an acetylene compound to form the phthalonitrile monomer below.

Abstract: The present invention is a process to produce a nanocomposite of a elastomer and organic clay, e.g. an exfoliated clay, suitable for use as an air barrier. The process can include the steps of: (a) contacting a solution (10) of butyl rubber in an organic solvent with a halogen (12) to form a halogenated butyl rubber solution (16); (b) neutralizing the halogenated butyl rubber solution; (c) functionalizing at least a portion (18) of the halogenated butyl rubber; (d) mixing a dispersion (22) of clay with the functionalized butyl rubber (18) to form a masterbatch (26) comprising a polymer-clay nanocomposite; (e) combining the masterbatch (26) with the rest of the halogenated butyl rubber solution (20) to form a second mixture (28); (e) recovering the nanocomposite from the second mixture (28). The nanocomposite so formed has improved air barrier properties and is suitable for use as a tire innerliner or innertube.

Abstract: There is described the use of an acetaldehyde decreasing compound in a thermoplastic composition which comprises: (i) a polyester; and (ii) at least one property improving material selected from a compound containing an amino moiety, a nano clay and/or a quaternary ammonium compound; for reducing the degree of discolouration and/or increasing the degree of light transmission of an article formed from the thermoplastic composition. A preferred acetaldehyde decreasing compound is anthranilamide.

Abstract: A blend comprising a) at least one aromatic nylon with or without inorganic nano-particles and b) at least one aliphatic/aromatic nylon comprising aromatic groups along the polymer backbone in an amount effective to prevent crystallization of the aromatic nylon. The blend reduces crystallization and resulting haze in multilayered products such as bottles, particularly in multilayered products are subjected to steam autoclave sterilization or retorting.

Abstract: The use of high aspect fillers in the production of simulated stone, masonry and brick textured products such as cladding, siding, panels, or other building and construction materials. High aspect fillers increase the dimensional stability, rigidity, thermal and sound insulation. The high aspect fillers may be included into a matrix polymer with or without chemical bonding. The disclosed invention is not limited to products in the building or construction industries and may be applied in the manufacture of a wide variety of products in other industries.

Abstract: Barrier coating mixtures contain in a carrier liquid, (a) a non-elastomeric polymer; (b) an exfoliated layered platelet-like silicate filler which may or may not have been acid or base treated that has not been functionalized with organic cations having an aspect ratio greater than 25; and (c) at least one additive, wherein the total solids content is less than 30% and the amount of filler is between 5% to about 60% of the total solids content. Coated articles and containers, freestanding films and packaging films are produced using the barrier coating mixtures. Methods of manufacturing such coated products are also encompassed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a moulding composed of a plastics matrix composed of a transparent plastic, comprising a soluble fluorescent dye and a scattering agent whose refractive-index difference from the plastics matrix is +/? from 0.003 to 0.2, characterized in that a white pigment whose refractive-index difference from the plastics matrix is from +0.4 to 1.5 is also present, at a concentration of from 0.001 to 0.1% by weight.

Abstract: Pulverulent polycondensation products are described, consisting of a) 5 to 95% by weight of a polycondensation product based on an aromatic or heteroaromatic compound (A) having 5 to 10 C atoms or heteroatoms having at least one oxyethylene or oxypropylene radical and one aldehyde (C) selected from the group consisting of formaldehyde, glyoxylic acid and benzaldehyde or mixtures thereof, and b) 5 to 95% by weight of a finely divided mineral carrier material having a specific surface area of 0.5 to 500 m2/g (according to BET as specified in DIN 66 131). The pulverulent polycondensation products according to the invention are outstandingly suitable in construction material mixtures in an amount of from 0.1 to 5% by weight, based on the weight of the construction material. The pulverulent polycondensation products have a number of advantages here, such as, for example, excellent storage stability, good liquefying action at low dosage and industrially simple production.