Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel compositions formed by compounding olefin-maleic anhydride copolymers (OMAP) such as ethylene-maleic anhydride copolymers with polyester (PE), polycarbonate (PC), polyacetal, thermoplastic urethane (TPU) and other engineering plastics.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention comprises: (A) about 20 to about 70% by weight of an aromatic polyamide resin comprising at least two aromatic dicarboxylic acid units; (B) about 0.1 to about 20% by weight of an olefin-based copolymer; and (C) about 10% to about 60% by weight of an inorganic filler. The thermoplastic resin composition and a molded article produced therefrom are excellent in plateability, impact resistance, heat resistance and the like.

Abstract: A method for producing a resin composition is provided. The method includes melting and kneading a thermoplastic resin having a transition temperature of less than 200° C. and a powder with a twin-screw kneading extruder. The powder is an inorganic filler having an apparent density of 0.1 to 1.5 g/ml. The resin is supplied from a supply port to the extruder, and the powder is supplied from a gravimetric feeder to the extruder through a screw type side feeder. A transport capacity of the side feeder is 2 times or more an effective volume of the powder per unit time. In the extruder, melting and kneading are performed under conditions in which resin pressure in a first kneading zone is 1 MPa or more, and resin pressure in a second kneading zone is less than 3 MPa, and gas is removed from a vent port.

Abstract: Compositions comprising A) from 40 to 80 parts by weight of aromatic polycarbonate or polyester carbonate, B) from 10 to 40 parts by weight of rubber-free vinyl copolymer, C) from 5 to 20 parts by weight of organically surface-modified chopped glass fibre, D) from 0 to 9 parts by weight of a graft polymer with an elastomeric graft base, E) from 0 to 20 parts by weight of additives, where the sum of the parts by weight of components A) to E) in the composition is standardized to 100, characterized in that (i) a size composed of an organic compound or a mixture of various organic compounds is used as surface-modification of the glass fibre at a concentration such that the carbon content of component C is from 0.

Abstract: Provided are a curable compound, a photoinitiator, and a curable resin composition comprising at least two types of thermal initiators, each having different initiation reaction temperature. Since the curable resin composition can improve a curing rate while having a high conversion rate, the curable resin composition is suitable for manufacturing thick films.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic composition, 5 to 30 wt. % of a poly(arylene ether-sulfone); and 50 to 95 wt. % of a polycarbonate component comprising a poly(carbonate-siloxane) and optionally a polycarbonate homopolymer; wherein a sample of the composition has a notched Izod impact value of greater than or equal to 30 kJ/m2; a tensile yield strength retention of 80% and higher after exposure of an ISO tensile bar for 24 hours to sunscreen under 0.5% strain compared to a non-exposed reference; and an elongation at break retention of 80% and higher after exposure of an ISO tensile bar for 24 hours to sunscreen under 0.5% strain compared to a non-exposed reference.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polycarbonate resin composition. The polycarbonate resin composition includes: (A) 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin; (B) about 1 part by weight to about 5 parts by weight of a core-shell type impact modifier having an average particle diameter (D50) of about 70 nm to about 130 nm; and (C) about 0.1 parts by weight to about 1 parts by weight of an olefin-(meth) acrylate copolymer, wherein the core-shell type impact modifier (B) includes a unit derived from a C1 to C6 alkyl (meth)acrylate and has a unimodal particle size distribution.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modeling composition containing coconut oil having a moisturizing effect on the skin and exhibiting efficacy on atopic skin, the modeling composition further containing squalane, starch, an emulsifier, and ozokerite, in addition to coconut oil.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polypropylene composition (C), an article comprising the polypropylene composition (C) and the use of the polypropylene composition (C) to reduce paintability failure of a molded article. The polypropylene composition (C) comprises (a) 40.0 to 80.0 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a propylene copolymer (R-PP) having: (a1) a comonomer content in the range of 1.5 to 8.0 wt. %, and (a2) a melt flow rate MFR2 (230 ° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 in the range of 5.0 to 100.0 g/10 min, and (b) 20.0 to 40.0 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a mineral filler (F) being selected from the group consisting of talcum, wollastonite, kaolin, and mica, wherein the polypropylene composition (C) has a melt flow rate MFR2 (230 ° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 in the range of 5.0 to 45.0 g/10 min.

Abstract: Polymer composition comprising at least one polypropylene homopolymer and/or random copolymer, up to 15 wt % of at least one polyethylene, optionally at least one elastomer in an amount of 8 to 40 wt % and optionally fillers and/or additives in an amount of up to 45 wt % based on the total weight of the final polymer composition with the at least one polyethylene having a density of higher than 940 kg/m3, a content of hexane hot extractables of below 0.80 wt % preferably below 0.60 wt %, most preferably below 0.40 wt % and a copolymer/homopolymer (COHO) ratio measured by Temperature Rising Elution Fraction (TREF) up to 6%.

Abstract: Provided is a glass resin laminate (1) obtained laminating glass sheets (5, 6) on both surfaces of a resin, plate (2) through intermediation of adhesive layers (3, 4) to integrate the plate and the sheets, in which an intermediate sheet (7) is interposed in the adhesive layer (3) on one surface side of the resin plate (2). In addition, on the side where the intermediate sheet (7) is interposed, the glass sheet (5) has a thickness of: from 0.01 mm to 1 mm, and the thickness of the adhesive layer (3) excluding the intermediate sheet (7) is smaller than the thickness of the resin plate (2). In addition, the intermediate sheet (7) has a tensile modulus larger than the tensile modulus of the adhesive layer (3).

Abstract: A polypropylene resin composition includes a base resin including an isotactic polypropylene resin, a first atactic polypropylene resin, and a second atactic polypropylene resin; a thermoplastic elastomer; and an inorganic filler, in which a weight average molecular weight of the second atactic polypropylene resin is higher than a weight average molecular weight of the first atactic polypropylene resin.

Abstract: Heterophasic polypropylene composition with an advantageous, respectively stiffness/impact balance and its use.

Abstract: A multi-modal polymer blend of at least three fractions as determined by TREF is provided. The blend comprises a first propylene-based polymer, a second propylene-based polymer; and a third propylene-based polymer; wherein when subjected to TREF, the polymer blend exhibits: a first fraction that is soluble at ?15° C. in xylene, the first fraction having an isotactic (mm) triad tacticity of about 55 mol % to about 85 mol %; a second fraction that is insoluble at ?5 C in xylene or dichlorobenzene and soluble at 40° C. in xylene or dichlorobenzene; and a third fraction that is insoluble at 70° C. in xylene or dichlorobenzene and having an isotactic (mm) triad tacticity of about 85 mol % to about 98 mol %. Also provided are hot melt adhesive compositions comprising the polymer blend, tackifier, wax; and optionally a nucleating agent, articles containing the adhesive and methods of fabricating the articles.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes: about 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin; about 1 to about 15 parts by weight of a rubber-modified vinyl copolymer resin; about 10 to about 30 parts by weight of a phosphorus flame retardant; about 3 to about 12 parts by weight of calcium carbonate; about 5 to about 40 parts by weight of talc; and about 0.001 to about 5 parts by weight of a black pigment, wherein a weight ratio of calcium carbonate to talc ranges from about 1:1.5 to about 1:6 and the black pigment has an average particle size of about 10 nm to about 24 nm. The thermoplastic resin composition can realize high gloss and good appearance characteristics, and can exhibit good properties in terms of flowability, impact resistance, thermal resistance, thin film flame retardancy, dimensional stability, and the like.

Abstract: Flame resistant compositions based on nylon-6 (PA 6) or nylon-6,6 (PA 66) may include melamine cyanurate, titanium dioxide, glass fibers, and non-fibrous and non-foamed ground glass having a specific particle size distribution, geometry and optionally sizing. Methods for producing the composition are also provided, as well as use of the compositions for production of products for the electrical industry, preferably electrical components such as residual current circuit breakers and other circuit breakers.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous polyolefin dispersion compositions for use in metal coatings, such as can coatings, comprising one or more polyolefin base polymer, one or more at least partially neutralized olefinic stabilizing agent having an acid number (AN) of from 80 to 250, preferably, a polyolefin stabilizing agent, such as an olefin-carboxylic acid copolymer or a blend of two such polymers, an optional coupling agent having an acid number (AN) of from 10 to 70 and a melt index of from 500 to 5,000,000 grams of polymer melt passing in 10 minutes through a heated syringe or cylinder at 190° C. with a plunger loaded with 2.16 kg, preferably, a polymer, and a hindered phenolic antioxidant containing an ester linkage dispersed in the polyolefin dispersion composition.

Abstract: A deaerated talc may include micronized, talc powder having a Hegman rating of 4.0 or greater. A deaerated talc may include micronized talc powder having enough cohesive strength for form agglomerations measuring 100 millimeters or less, 75 millimeters or less, or 50 millimeters or less. A deaerated talc product may include a micronized talc powder, and a bag containing the deaerated talc. The micronized talc powder may be deaerated via application of force to the micronized talc powder in at least two directions, including a first direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the bag and a second direction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polypropylene composition (C), an article comprising the polypropylene composition (C) and the use of the polypropylene composition (C) to reduce paintability failure of a molded article. The polypropylene composition (C) comprises (a) 40.0 to 80.0 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a propylene copolymer (R-PP) having: (a1) a comonomer content in the range of 1.5 to 8.0 wt. %, and (a2) a melt flow rate MFR2 (230 ° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 in the range of 5.0 to 100.0 g/10 min, and (b) 20.0 to 40.0 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a mineral filler (F) being selected from the group consisting of talcum, wollastonite, kaolin, and mica, wherein the polypropylene composition (C) has a melt flow rate MFR2 (230 ° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 in the range of 5.0 to 45.0 g/10 min.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic elastomer composition from which an air bag cover having an appearance suitable for painting-free applications can be produced, specifically, a thermoplastic elastomer composition obtained by dynamically heat-treating 25% by weight to 50% by weight of a prescribed heterophasic polymeric material (A), 15% by weight to 40% by weight of a prescribed propylene-ethylene copolymer (B), 15% by weight to 35% by weight of a prescribed ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (C), and 15% by weight to 35% by weight of a prescribed ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (D) in the presence of a crosslinking agent, provided that the combined amount of the above-mentioned (A), (B), (C) and (D) is taken as 100% by weight.

Abstract: A polypropylene-based resin composition capable of affording a molded article superior in tensile elongation at break includes a polypropylene resin (A), an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B) having a density of 0.865 to 0.890 g/cm3, an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (C) having a density of 0.855 to 0.859 g/cm3, and an inorganic filler (D), wherein the content of the polypropylene resin (A) is 49 to 76% by weight, the content of the inorganic filler (D) is 9 to 22% by weight, the sum total of the contents of the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B) and the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (C) is 15 to 29% by weight. The sum total of the contents of (A), (B), (C), and (D) is taken as 100% by weight, and the content of the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B), x % by weight, and the content of the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (C), y % by weight, satisfy the formula: 0.07?x/(x+y)?0.41.

Abstract: Provided are blend compositions comprising a propylene-based elastomer and a polyalphaolefin. The blend compositions may be particularly useful in elastic film compositions, and especially useful as elastic film layers in nonwoven laminates. The film may comprise a blend of from about 0.5 to about 60 wt % of a polyalphaolefin and 40 to 99.5 wt % of a propylene-based elastomer. The film may comprise a blend of a propylene-base elastomer that comprises propylene and from 5 to 30 wt % of an ?-olefin and a polyalphaolefin having a kinematic viscosity (KV) at 100° C. of from 3 to 3000 cSt.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to carpet and carpet tile. In one aspect, the carpet includes (a) a primary backing which has a face and a back surface, (b) a plurality of fibers attached to the primary backing and extending from the face of the primary backing and exposed at the back surface of the primary backing, (c) an adhesive backing, (d) an optional secondary backing adjacent to the adhesive backing, and (e) at least one non-chlorinated, non-polyvinyl butyral thermoplastic polymer or composition having a specific growth tension at 40 C and a specific residual stress at 25% strain. Additional steps and procedures include washing or scouring the primary backing and fibers prior to the extrusion step, and utilizing implosion agents. The preferred olefin block copolymer are ethylene based block interpolymers. The constructions and methods described herein are particularly suited for making tufted, broad-loom carpet having improved abrasion resistance.

Abstract: Propylene homo- or copolymer composition comprising an in-situ reactor blend of a Ziegler-Natta catalysed, nucleated polypropylene (znPP) and a metallocene catalysed polypropylene (mcPP), in a weight ratio in the range of 6:94 to 50:50 (wt % znPP:wt % mcPP), preferably in the range of 10:90 to 44:56 (wt % znPP:wt % mcPP), having an excellent balance between optical properties, mechanical properties, thermal properties and processing properties; a process for its production and the use of a mixture of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst system and a metallocene catalyst system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to low density polypropylene compositions for the production of molded articles, such as finished parts for the automotive industry.

Abstract: A formulation of material includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, and a surface active agent. The formulation of material may be polymeric materials that relate morphology and crystalline structure of cellular polymeric material that may be used to form usable articles, such as an insulated container useful for containing food or liquid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polypropylene composition (C), an article comprising the polypropylene composition (C) as well as the use of the polypropylene composition (C) to reduce paintability failure of a molded article.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a container comprising an opening, a cap to detachably enclose the opening, and a conduit, attached to the cap, comprising a first passageway and a second passageway, both the first passageway and the second passageway connecting an interior space of the container to an exterior space of the container, wherein a length of the first passageway is greater than a length of the second passageway.

Abstract: A polymeric composition is a blend of one or more heterophasic copolymers of propylene and ethylene produced by a multistep polymerization, wherein the heterophasic copolymers comprise a low crystalline matrix component and a soft amorphous elastomeric component, in which both the matrix component and the soft amorphous elastomeric component contain greater than 55% by weight propylene; one or more additional elastomeric components selected from the group of an ethylene/?-olefin C3-C20 copolymer with a total ethylene concentration of greater than or equal to 65% by weight; and a propylene/?-olefin C2, C4-C20 copolymer with a total propylene concentration of greater than or equal to 65% by weight; 5-65% by weight of the total composition of one or more inorganic or organic reinforcement materials; and 0.01-4% by weight of the total composition of a maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene compatibilizer or coupling agent. The polymeric composition has a low crystallinity of less than 30 J/gram measured by DSC.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising fixed dose combinations of a DPP-4 inhibitor drug and/or a SGLT-2 inhibitor drug, and metformin XR, processes for the preparation thereof, and their use to treat certain diseases.

Abstract: A waterless high-solids basecoat material having a solids content of at least 35% by weight, comprising (a) 1% to 10% by weight of at least one polyester binder with an acid number of at least 20 mg KOH/g, (b) 10% to 30% by weight of at least one acrylate binder, (c) 12% to 30% by weight of at least one kind of polymer microparticles, (d) 9.5% to 30% by weight of at least one crosslinking agent selected from free isocyanates, blocked isocyanates, and amino resins, (e) 1% to 3% by weight of at least one sulfonic acid catalyst, (f) 1% to 35% by weight of at least one pigment, (g) 30% to 65% by weight of at least one organic solvent, and (h) 0.5% to 47% by weight of at least one auxiliary or additive, based in each case on the total weight of the basecoat material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polycarbonate resin composition for molding a molded article having a thin-walled section and exhibiting a high level of flame resistance and impact resistance, and an excellent surface appearance (low-gloss property). More specifically, the present invention is a polycarbonate resin composition for molding a polycarbonate resin molded article having a thin-walled section with a wall thickness of 0.

Abstract: Stronger thermoplastic elastomeric films having improved tensile strength and elastic properties are disclosed herein. The thermoplastic elastomeric films include a combination of polyolefin-based thermoplastic elastomers, styrenic block copolymers, and strength-enhancing agents. The films are suitably free of filler particles such as calcium carbonate.

Abstract: A molded article made from and/or containing a polymeric composition made from and/or containing a high melt flow rate polypropylene homopolymer composition, a compatibilizer, a polyethylene-based elastomer, and talc is provided. An automobile part, including bumper facias, body side-molding, instrumental panels, side pillars, and door trims, with improved coefficients of linear thermal expansion is also provided.

Abstract: A method of forming a compatibilized polymeric blend may include providing a polyolefin that includes a propylene heterophasic copolymer. The polyolefin may have an ethylene content of at least 10 weight percent based on a total weight of the polyolefin. The method may include melt blending the polyolefin with a polylactic acid and a reactive modifier to form the compatiblized polymeric blend. The reactive modifier may be a glycidyl methacrylate grafted polypropylene (PP-g-GMA). The reactive modified may be produced by contacting a polypropylene, a glycidyl methacrylate, a multifunctional acrylate comonomer, and an initiator under conditions suitable for the formation of PP-g-GMA having a grafting yield in a range from 1 wt. % to 15 wt. %.

Abstract: A composition that contains from 30 to 95 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a thermoplastic component and an effective amount of a flow-enhancing component. The effective amount of the flow-enhancing component reduces the viscosity of the composition by at least 10% compared to the viscosity of a composition comprising the thermoplastic component, but not an effective amount of the flow-enhancing component. The thermoplastic component is selected from the group consisting of polycarbonates, polyesters, and combinations thereof. The flow-enhancing component comprises b1) a component selected from the group consisting of metal oxides, metalloid oxides, metal alkoxides, metalloid alkoxides, and combinations thereof and b2) a mineral filler component. The weight ratio of component b1) to component b2) ranges from 1:25 to 25:1. A method for enhancing the flow of compositions comprising thermoplastic components is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions including a polycarbonate-siloxane copolymer and a silicone-based graft copolymer. The compositions may include one or more additional polymers, such as a bisphenol-A polycarbonate. The compositions may include additional components, such as anti-drip agents, and/or flame retardant salt additives. Also disclosed herein are articles including the compositions, methods of using the compositions, and processes for preparing the compositions.

Abstract: A masterbatch composition comprising: 70-90% wt of a component (A) being a propylene homopolymer or copolymer of propylene with ethylene or C4-C10 alpha olefins, having a MFRA according to ISO 1133 (230° C./2.16 Kg) ranging from 15 to 70 g/10 min; and 10-30% wt of a component B) being a propylene-ethylene copolymer comprising 25-45% wt of ethylene derived units and having a value of the intrinsic viscosity [?] of the fraction soluble in xylene at room temperature ranging from 5 to 9 dl/g, said masterbatch composition having a total MFR higher than 4 g/10 min, and a value of the flexural modulus measured according to ISO method 178 ranging from 950 to 2000 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polypropylene resin composition in a mixture of a pellet (A) and a pellet (B), which is characterized by mixing them with various inorganic fillers and additives, wherein the pellet (A) comprises a long fiber-reinforced composite resin (a) obtained via a pultrusion impregnation process, and the pellet (B) comprises a composite resin (b) that includes polypropylene and thermoplastic elastomer. The polypropylene resin composition of the present invention can directly replace thermoplastic elastomer overmolding or painting in automotive parts to which such processes are routinely applied (e.g., interior components of the vehicle), which makes it possible to simplify and reduce the cost of the production process for such parts.

Abstract: Phosphorus free polycarbonate compositions having flame retardant properties and a desirable balance of flow, impact resistance, and heat deflection properties are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polypropylene-based resin composition, which comprises of a) a polypropylene; b) an ethylene 1-octene copolymer in which r1r2<1 (herein, r1=k11/k12, r2=k22/k21, k11 is a growth reaction rate constant when ethylene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is ethylene, k12 is a growth reaction rate constant when octene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is ethylene, k22 is a growth reaction rate constant when octene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is octene, and k21 is a growth reaction rate constant when ethylene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is octene); and c) an inorganic filling agent, and a part for vehicles manufactured by using the same.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate resin composition may include about 50 to about 70 wt % of a polycarbonate resin; about 5 to about 20 wt % of a vinyl cyanide compound-conjugated diene-vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon copolymer; about 10 to about 30 wt % of a polyester resin; about 3 to about 15 wt % of a maleimide-based copolymer; about 2 to about 10 wt % of an impact modifier; and about 0.1 to about 1.0 wt % of a nucleating agent, wherein the polycarbonate resin has a melt index of about 2 to about 20 g/10 min (300° C., 2.16 kg). The thermoplastic polycarbonate resin composition has excellent chemical resistance and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition includes a polycarbonate resin; an inorganic filler, wherein the inorganic filler includes talc; and a novel silane compound represented by Formula: wherein R1 is C6 to C30 alkyl, R2 is a C6 to C30 hydrocarbon group, R3 is hydrogen or C1 to C5 alkyl, and n has an average value from about 0.1 to about 3. The polycarbonate resin composition can have excellent impact resistance with minimal or no reduction in molecular weight of the polycarbonate resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising polyethylene terephthalate (PET), poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate) (PCT) and titanium dioxide, to the use of these compositions for production of products resistant to heat distortion for short periods, and to a process for producing polyester-based products resistant to heat distortion for short periods, preferably electric or electronic polyester-based products, especially polyester-based optoelectronic products.

Abstract: A silane compound is represented by Formula 1: wherein each R1 is independently a single bond, an ether group, a carbonyl group, a thioether group, a sulfone group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 hydrocarbon group, R2 and R3 are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 hydrocarbon group, each R4 is independently hydrogen or a C1 to C5 hydrocarbon group, each X is independently halogen, a hydroxyl group, C1 to C20 alkoxy, or C6 to C20 aryloxy, each Y is independently a single bond, an amide group, a thioester group, a hydroxyethylene group, a carbonyl group, an aromatic group or an ester group, a and b are each independently an integer from 1 to 3, a+b is 4, no is an integer from 0 to 5, n is an integer from 5 to 50, and p and q are each independently an integer from 0 to 4.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, especially thermoplastic moulding compositions, comprising polyethylene terephthalate (PET), poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate) (PCT), glass fibres and talc, to the use of these compositions in the form of moulding compositions for production of products resistant to heat distortion for short periods, and to a process for producing polyester-based products resistant to heat distortion for short periods, preferably polyester-based electric or electronic products, especially polyester-based optoelectronic products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an item produced via thermoforming and comprising: i) a biodegradable polyester comprising: a) succinic acid; b) optionally one or more C6-C20 dicarboxylic acids; e) 1,3-propanediol or 1,4-butanediol; f) a chain extender or branching agent; ii) polylactic acid; iii) at least one mineral filler; The invention further relates to processes for producing the abovementioned items.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-strength inflammable blend resin composition including a polyphenylene sulfide resin and a polyethylene terephthalate resin. More specifically, the resin composition of the present invention includes: a basic blend resin containing 10 to 80 wt. % of a polyphenylene sulfide resin, and 20 to 90 wt. % of a polyethylene terephthalate resin; and 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a modified polystyrene or a styrene-based elastomer with respect to 100 parts by weight of the basic blend resin.

Abstract: A composition comprising used chewing gum and a filler is provided, together with a method of preparing the same. In a preferred method, the chewing gum is subjected to a pre-treatment with an oil or water before being combined with the filler. In an alternative method, the chewing gum is used alone with the filler. A composition comprising used chewing gum, a filler and a polymer is also provided, together with a method of its preparation, in which a pre-mixture of the gum and filler is first prepared, before being combined with the polymer, preferably in a moulding process. Articles prepared from a composition of used chewing gum, a filler and a polymer are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a polymer thick film UV-curable thermoformable dielectric composition. Dielectrics made from the composition can be used in various electronic applications to protect electrical elements and particularly to insulate and protect both the conductive thermoformable silver and the polycarbonate substrate below it in capacitive switch applications. The thermoformed capacitive switch circuit may be subsequently subjected to an injection molding process.