Abstract: A gel composition that is the combination of or reaction product of ingredients comprising a thermoplastic elastomer copolymer, a functionalized polyolefin, an extender, and optionally a fatty acid.

Abstract: The present invention involves a method of delaminating a graphite structure. The method comprises diffusing a coating agent in a supercritical fluid between layered particles of a graphite structure defining contacted graphite particles and catastrophically depressurizing the supercritical fluid to form delaminated graphite particles.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a thermoplastic elastomer composition which is comprised of (a) a thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polyolefin resin, polyphenylene ether, and polystyrene, wherein the thermoplastic resin is present at a level of up to 60 parts by weight, (b) 5 to 90 parts by weight of a rubbery elastomer that is comprised of repeat units that are derived from a conjugated diene monomer selected from 1,3-butadiene and isoprene, wherein the repeat units in the rubbery polymer are distributed through the rubbery polymer in an essentially random manner, wherein the rubbery polymer is a solution polymer, and is optionally, at least partially crosslinked, (c) 5 to 90 parts by weight of a highly saturated elastomer selected from the group consisting of styrene-ethylene butylene-styrene, styrene-ethylene propylene-styrene, hydrogenated polybutadiene, hydrogenated polyisoprene, hydrogenated styrene-isoprene random copolymers, hydrogenated styrene-isoprene block copolymers, hydro

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel sealing composition for the manufacture of an electrophoretic or liquid crystal display, and a sealing process using the composition. The composition allows electrophoretic or liquid crystal cells to be seamlessly sealed and the sealing layer free of any defects.

Abstract: In order to inhibit titanium oxide from settling down over a long period of time and secure a leveling property of a coating fluid including an ink composition, provided is a coating fluid for a fluid applicator, comprising at least titanium oxide, a resin and an organic solvent, wherein an additive comprising an N-acylamino acid derivative whose fundamental frame is at least one selected from N-acylamino acid amides and N-acylamino acid esters is added in an amount of 0.6 to 4.5% by weight based on the total amount of the ink composition, and a content of the resin described above is 1.5 to 11 parts by weight based on a content of 1 part by weight of the additive described above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing an acrylic polymer and a tackifier obtained by acid modification of a tackifier resin inherently free of an acid component; a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape including a substrate made of a film comprising an olefin polymer or a thermoplastic resin containing a carbonyl oxygen atom in the molecular skeleton, and the acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition on at least one surface of the substrate, and the like. The invention provides an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition having high adhesive strength (particularly initial adhesive strength) to an adherend having lower polarity, such as an olefin polymer heretofore been considered poorly adhesive, wherein degradation of the adhesive strength after heating and preservation has been suppressed, as well as a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape comprising the composition.

Abstract: Novel thickeners for oil-containing compositions are crystalline polymers, preferably side chain crystalline polymers, which (a) have a crystalline melting point, Tp, and an onset of melting temperature, To, such that Tp?To is less than Tp0.7; (b) are soluble in the oil at temperatures above Tp, and (c) have been dispersed in the oil by a process which comprises (i)dissolving the polymer in the oil at a temperature above Tp, and (ii) cooling the solution from step (i) to crystallize the polymer in the oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a syntactic polyolefin composition for pipe coating, wherein the composition comprises a ?-nucleated propylene polymer and microspheres. The invention also relates to a method for the preparation of the composition for pipe coating and to an off-shore pipe coated with the syntactic polyolefin composition.

Abstract: A polymer composition which comprises a continuous phase comprising a water immiscible liquid and a dispersed phase comprising a polymer of an N-substituted acrylamide and ethylenically unsaturated acid or salt and optionally a cross-linking agent. The polymer composition is preferably used in an aqueous cleaning composition for improving the rheology characteristics. The polymer composition is preferably used in an adhesive composition for a dressing to be applied to animal or human skin.

Abstract: The polyolefin [A] has a weight average molecular chain length of 2850 nm or longer and a density ?1 (g/cm3), the polyolefin wax [B] has a weight average molecular weight of 700–6000 and a density ?2 (g/cm3), the polyolefin and the polyolefin wax are incorporated at [A]/[B]=90/10–50/50 (ratio by weight), and the densities ?1 and ?2 satisfy the following conditions: 0.92??1?0.94, 0.91??2?0.93, ?0.03?(?1??2)?0.03.

Abstract: An oil-extended rubber comprising a conjugated diene rubber having a specific amount of isoprene units, and an extender oil incorporated therein, characterized in that the rubber is obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture comprising 1,3-butadiene and an aromatic vinyl monomer with the aid of an organic active metal as an initiator in a hydrocarbon medium; subsequently adding isoprene to continue polymerization, then; reacting the resulting polymer having an activated terminal with a coupling agent. A rubber composition comprising the oil-extended rubber is suitable for tread of tire having a low fuel consumption.

Abstract: The present invention provides impact modified thermoplastic olefin (“TPO”) compositions that exhibit both stiffness and toughness. TPO compositions according to the invention include a polyolefin homopolymer resin such as polypropylene, from about 17% by weight to about 30% by weight of a rubbery copolymer comprising at least one alpha olefin, and from about 1.0% to about 8.0% by weight of a nonionic surfactant, which acts as an impact modifying fluid. The preferred nonionic surfactant for use in the invention is an ethoxylated sorbitan fatty acid ester such as ethoxylated sorbitan trioleate (“ESTO”).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a thermally insulating composition in the form of crosslinked polyurethane elastomer gel, obtained by reacting at least one polyol and at least one polyisocyanate in the presence of at least one inert organic filler, for the thermal insulation of pipeline systems present in a product-transfer conduit.

Abstract: An oil and water repellent composition for protecting fabric, wool, and other substrates is described. The oil and water repellent composition comprises: (a) a cationic fluoroacrylate copolymer with a glass transition temperature near ambient temperature; (b) a cationic fluoroacrylate copolymer with a glass transition temperature of about 80° C. to about 100° C.; (c) a nonionic hydrophilic softener; and (d) an inorganic additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel sealing composition for the manufacture of an electrophoretic or liquid crystal display, and a sealing process using the composition. The composition allows electrophoretic or liquid crystal cells to be seamlessly sealed and the sealing layer free of any defects.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adhesive including (a) a copolymer including butene, at least 40 mol % propylene, and from 0 to 30 mol % of a termonomer selected from ethylene and C5 to C20 linear, branched or cyclic alpha olefins, wherein the copolymer has (i) a weight average molecular weight of 100,000 or less; (ii) a number average molecular weight of 20,000 or less; (iii) an Mw/Mn of 5 or more; and (iv) a viscosity of 8000 mPa.sec or less at 190° C.; and (b) a hydrocarbon resin, and/or (c) a polypropylene having at least 30% crystallinity having a viscosity of 1500 mPa.s or less at 190° C., or a tactic polypropylene having a viscosity of 1500 mPa.s or less at 190° C., provided that if the tactic polypropylene is not present, then the hydrocarbon resin is a cyclopentadiene-based hydrocarbon resin. This invention also relates to blends of the copolymer described above and isotactic polypropylene without hydrocarbon resin.

Abstract: Thickeners for oil-containing compositions, particularly cosmetic and personal care compositions, are side chain crystalline polymers which are uniformly dispersed as a crystallized solid in the oil.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an oil extended rubber and composition comprising: a solution-polymerized elastomer derived from at least one conjugated diene monomer and at least one vinyl aromatic monomer, the elastomer coupled with at least one metal selected from the group consisting of silicon and tin; and from about 5 to about 70 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr), of a process oil having a glass transition temperature of from about ?80° C. to about ?40° C., a polycyclic aromatic content of less than 3 percent by weight as determined by the IP346 method, and an aromatic content of less than 20 percent by weight as measured by ASTM D2140.

Abstract: This invention provides a rubber composition comprising: a softening agent including a hydrogenated naphthenic oil of which an extract quantity of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) by IP 346 method is controlled to less than 3% by weight and blending at least one selected from a group of (1) a styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber with a bond styrene quantity in molecular of from 10% by weight to 60% by weight and with a vinyl bond quantity of the butadiene part of from 10% to 80% and (2) a butadiene rubber with a cis bond quantity of at least 30%. The rubber composition is superior in fracture characteristics, loss characteristic and wear resistance, and it is applicable to various rubber products, a pneumatic tire and, in particular, a tire tread.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition comprising: (1) an asphaltene-free bituminous binder mixture, containing at least a plasticizing agent based on an aliphatic hydrocarbon compound, at least a structuring agent based on a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon polymer and optionally a first polymer; (2) a coloured pigment; and (3) a second polymer selected among polyolefins, natural and synthetic rubbers and vinyl ethylene acetate copolymer.

Abstract: The use of benzoate plasticizers in two-component insulating glass adhesives/sealants based on polysulfide polymers or polymercaptan polymers enables simpler production due to the low viscosity thereof. Improved miscibility of the two components and an improved rate of curing are observed. In addition, the use of phthalate plasticizers, which may possibly cause an endocrinal effect in humans and animals, is avoided.

Abstract: A polyproplylene-based resin composition for powder slush molding which is a mixture of a polypropylene homopolymer, copolymer, or terpolymer; an olefin rubber; a styrene rubber; a process oil; and a polypropylene wax, wherein the composition is excellent in low-temperature impact resistance and heat resistance and has no offensive odor. The composition can be formed by a cryofreeze pulverization method in the presence of liquid nitrogen into a powder having an average particle size of 200 to 300 ?m suitable for powder slush molding. The powder can be adhered to a polyurethane foamed layer and a surface treating agent without a primer coating. The powder is particularly suitable for forming the interior surface for manufacture of an automobile surface such as an instrument panel.

Abstract: A method for reducing allergenicity of natural latex rubber. The natural latex rubber, prior to its vulcanization, is admixed with mineral oil and extracted to reduce protein levels therein. Ideally, the mineral oil is characterized as having a density of approximately 0.818 to 0.880 and a viscosity of approximately 33.5 cf at 40° C.

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: To provide a polyolefin based resin film of high elastic modulus and a composition for producing a polyolefin based resin film of high elastic modulus. The polyolefin based resin film is characterized in that a polyolefin [A] having a weight average molecular chain length of 2850 nm or more and a polyolefin wax [B] having a weight average molecular weight of 700 to 6000 have been compounded in a ratio of [A]/[B]=90/10 to 50/50 (by weight) as the resin component, and 10 to 300 parts by weight of inorganic fillers have been added to 100 parts by weight of the resin component.

Abstract: A non-toxic malleable, bounceable modeling compound stretchable in a manner similar to chewing gum which is particularly suitable for children. The compound is comprised essentially of a butyl rubber, vulcanized vegetable oil, one or more softening agents, an inorganic filler material, antioxidant and binder. The pliable compound can retain a molded shape for years and is an ideal sculpting material, stress reliever, and aid for improving dexterity. The compound is produced according to a tri-phase process that does not require heating or baking.

Abstract: The present invention is a thermoplastic elastomeric resin granule for powder molding having a longer diameter of 400 ?m or less and a ratio of the longer diameter to a shorter diameter of from 3:1 to 1:1, wherein said granule comprises a composition prepared by dynamically vulcanizing 100 parts by weight of (a) a block copolymer consisting of at least two polymeric blocks (A) composed mainly of a vinyl aromatic compound and at least one polymeric block (B) composed mainly of a conjugated diene compound, and/or a hydrogenated block copolymer obtained by hydrogenating said block copolymer, 20 to 300 parts by weight of (b) a non-aromatic softening agent for rubber, and 10 to 150 parts by weight of (c) a peroxide-decomposing olefinic resin and/or a copolymer thereof. The resin granule has excellent fluidity in a powder molding.

Abstract: A method forms self-sustaining particles that comprise a hydrophobic (oleophilic) phase in particulate form, with no need for a rigid shell to encapsulate the phase, and usually with no shell present. The oleophilic phase contains a gelation agent, and preferably an organogelation agent. The particles may be stored alone or in a minor amount (e.g., less than 40% by volume) of water to assist their stability and act as a barrier against their coalescence. These water-separated compositions are not necessarily dispersions or suspensions, but may be merely particles in an aqueous storage environment. The particles have prolonged stability and can be readily, simply, and inexpensively formed. A simple method of manufacture comprises forming a solution of the ingredients (e.g., at least the oleophilic material and gelation agent) at a temperature above their gelation temperature, forming droplets or molten, or liquid or flowable particles of the solutions, and cooling the droplets to form the particulates.

Abstract: A mixture of a carrier and binder component and polymer powders is provided as a molding composition for sealing rotational molds or for reinforcing selected areas of rotationally molded parts. The carrier and binder component can be very low density polyethylene, petroleum jelly, hydrocarbon wax, hydrocarbon tackifier, or mixtures thereof, and the polymer powders are thermoplastics having a low melt index. The molding composition is applied to selected areas of the rotational mold, such as to the mating flanges of the mold halves to seal the parting line of the mold, or to areas within the mold where it is desired to have reinforced regions of greater wall thickness, such as ribs or bosses.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition that includes from about 1% by weight to 25% by weight block copolymer having the formula (A-B)x where the A block includes polyvinylarene, the B block includes poly(monoalkenyl) and x is an integer of at least one, spherical superabsorbent particles comprising polyacrylate, and plasticizing oil, the composition exhibiting water gel time of no greater than 2 minutes, a viscosity of no greater than 100,000 centipoise and a wet tensile strength of at least 15 g/in2.

Abstract: An elastomer composition comprising a softening agent (A) comprising a naphthenic hydrocarbon and optionally at least one selected from the group consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon and a paraffinic hydrocarbon, and an elastomer (B) comprising a crosslinkable elastomer, wherein said softening agent (A) has a ratio of an amount of the paraffinic hydrocarbon CP and an amount of the naphthenic hydrocarbon CN, CP/CNN, which are specified by ASTM D2140-97, of not less than 0 and not more than 1.5, and an amount of the aromatic hydrocarbon CA of not less than 0% and not more than 5% based on an amount of hydrocarbons in the whole softening agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles made from plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved hot melt adhesive comprising a tackifying resin wherein the resin is substantially aliphatic and has a glass transition temperature of greater than 65° C. and a thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to article comprising 1) a functionalized component, 2) tackifier, and 3) an olefin polymer comprising one or more C3 to C40 olefins, optionally one or more diolefins, and less than 5 mole % of ethylene having a Dot T-Peel of 1 Newton or more, a branching index (g′) of 0.95 or less measured at the Mz of the polymer; and an Mw of 100,000 or less; where the functional component is selcted from the group consisting of functionalized polymers, functionalized oligomers and beta nucleating agents; and where the Gardner color of the adheisve does not change by more than 7 Gardner units when the adhesive has been heat aged at 180° C. for 48 hours as compared to the Gardner color of the unaged composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pressure sensitive hydrocolloid adhesive compositions having probe tack of about 300-750 grams force, tensile strength of about 500-3500 grams/cm2 and saline absorbency of about 500-5000 grams/m2/24 hours.

Abstract: Adhesives comprising one or more tackifiers and an ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer produced using either a single metallocene or dual metallocene catalyst system were formulated, and have adhesive characteristics over a broad temperature range. The inventive hot melt adhesive compositions (“HMAs”) have properties comparable to those of commercially available, three component HMAs comprising ethylene vinyl acetate polymers, tackifier and wax. HMA embodiments include those wherein the ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymers comprise ethylene and either 1-octene or propylene as copolymers.

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: Pigment concentrates comprising at least one pigment, a polyethylene wax prepared from one ethylene and, if desired, one comonomer using a metallocene catalyst, if desired a thermoplastic polymer and, if desired, additives can be used to color plastic moldings and plastic sheets.

Abstract: An improved hot melt adhesive includes a base polymer and a PIB modifier that is made up of a homopolymer of isobutylene wherein a predominant portion of the double bonds are in either an alpha position or a beta position. The modifier may function to improve the loop tack and/or the peel adhesion of the hot melt adhesive.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition having good flexibility and excellent barrier properties with respect to gases and organic liquids, which can be adhesively bonded to a polyolefin resin, this composition comprising an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A), a polymer mixture (B) composed of a block copolymer (I) mainly comprising a vinyl aromatic polymer block and a conjugated diene polymer block which may be hydrogenated, and a rubber softener (II), and a polyolefin resin (C).

Abstract: Compositions are provided having from 70 wt % to 95 wt % of a polymer selected from homopolymers and random copolymers of propylene and from 5 wt % to 30 wt % of a miscible hydrocarbon resin with a glass transition temperature greater than 20° C. The polymer has a heat of fusion of less than 50 J/g, a melt index (MI) of less than 20 dg/min, and contains stereoregular propylene crystallinity. Also provided are films containing such compositions, and articles, such as diapers or incontinence garments, including such films.

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

Abstract: This invention is an adhesive formulation for die cuttable labels which comprises: (a) 100 parts by weight of a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer having an overall number average molecular weight of 50,000 to 450,000, a polystyrene content of 10 to 25 percent weight, and a coupling efficiency of less than 70 percent, (b) from 5 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts of block copolymer of polystyrene having a number average molecular weight of at least 50,000, (c) from 120 to 200 parts by weight per 100 parts of block copolymer of a tackifying resin, and (d) from 5 to 50 parts by weight per 100 parts of block copolymer of extending oil.

Abstract: An adhesive composition is provided for adhering together roofing materials such as EPDM rubber and thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). The adhesive composition includes a rubbery polymer comprising a blend of a thermoplastic block copolymer selected from the group consisting of a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, a styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer, a styrene-ethylene/propylene block copolymer and an ethylene-propylene block copolymer and combinations thereof and a polyisobutylene. Roofing articles incorporating the adhesive composition are also provided. The composition is a pressure sensitive adhesive that allows roofing articles to be applied in a peel and stick manner.

Abstract: A fluid or semifluid additive composition useful for asphalt paving comprises between about 10% and about 50% crumb rubber, about 10% and about 50% petroleum hydrocarbon having at least about 50% aromatics, between about 10% and about 50% surface active clay, and water, by weight.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed towards an anti-graffiti composition. More particularly to an anti-graffiti composition composed substantially of a polymer and including mineral oil. The mineral oil is present in an amount sufficient to impart anti-graffiti properties to the composition.

Abstract: A fiberglass insulation binder composition made from a polycarboxy polymer, a polyhydroxy crosslinking agent, and a cationic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, nonionic surfactant, or mixture thereof. Also, a process for manufacturing a fiberglass insulation product, which involves a step of applying the binder composition onto a fiberglass substrate and curing the fiberglass substrate so treated. Binders produced in accordance with the present invention are characterized by improved atomization, improved binder dispersion and fiber wetting properties, and improved protection of individual fibers during processing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising, a) at least one oligomer, cooligomer, polymer or copolymer or blends thereof, containing a stable free nitroxyl radical (1); and b) a reducing agent; with the proviso that the composition is essentially free of a polymerizable monomer.

Abstract: An emulsion consists essentially of clear binders and possibly colored pigments, and contains at least one clear synthetic binder with a softening point or ball-ring temperature (TBA), measured according to the NFT 66-008 standard, that ranges between 30 and 100° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides formulations which facilitate the direct deposition of patterned polymer films. In particular, the present invention provides a formulation with which polymer films which exhibit improved emission can be uniformly deposited, particularly in the context of relatively high molecular weight polymers with intrinsically rigid conjugated systems. By way of example, a formulation comprising a conjugated polymer dissolved in a solvent comprising at least one substance selected from the group consisting of terpenes and polyalkylated aromatic compounds are demonstrated.