Abstract: The present invention provides solvent- and water-based primer compositions that include at least one carboxylated polyolefin that has been modified with one or more polyfunctional alcohols. The carboxylated polyolefins are obtained by the reaction of polyolefins with at least one of unsaturated carboxylic esters, unsaturated carboxylic acids, unsaturated carboxylic anhydrides, acrylic monomers, and mixtures thereof. The carboxylated polyolefins are then further modified by reaction with one or more polyfunctional alcohols. These polyfunctional alcohol-modified polyolefins may also contain pendant carboxyl groups, which have the propensity to form hydrophilic salts with amines or inorganic bases, thereby rendering the polyfunctional alcohol-modified polyolefins water-dispersible. These primer compositions are useful for significantly improving the adhesion of paints, adhesives, and inks to various plastic and metal substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to elastomeric compounds having a high filler content additionally containing 1 to 400% by weight of resin of microsilica as a modifier to improve the processability. Thereafter, the invention relates to a method for production of elastomeric compounds having a high filler content, wherein microsilica is added to the elastomeric compounds in an amount of 1 to 400% by weight of resin as a modifier to improve processability.

Abstract: Moldings obtainable from compositions comprising A) from 99.91 to 85% by weight of thermoplastic and B) from 0.09 to 15% by weight of multiwall carbon nanotubes, which have a 20° gloss level of from 104 to 20 and a 60° gloss level of from 103 to 50, measured to ISO 2813 using a Byk-Gardner haze-gloss device, and the use of the compositions for the production of moldings with these gloss levels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of modulating the gloss of moulded plastics products, such as articles in the automotive industry e.g. for the interior of automobiles, as well as the use of certain additives for that purpose and related invention embodiments. The modulating comprises adding at least one silica additive to a polymer composition used as polymer substrate for the moulded articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article coated with a composition comprising (A) an ethylene homo- or copolymer resin which has been prepared by using a single-site catalyst further characterized in that component (A) has an MFR21, measured according to ISO 1133 at 190° C. and under a load of 21.6 kg, from 0.01 to 20 g/10 min. The present invention further relates to an article coated with a composition comprising (A) an ethylene homo- or copolymer resin which has been prepared by using a single-site catalyst further characterized in that component (A) has an impact strength at ?40° C. of at least 80 kJ/m2 in a Charpy notched test according to ISO ISO 179-1/1eA:2000 with a pendulum energy of 15 J. The invention is furthermore directed to the use of the composition for the coating of an article.

Abstract: A thermal insulation composition comprising: aqueous base; one or more primary viscosifier comprising a quantity of clay; and, an amount of one or more polymeric viscosifier comprising sulfonate moiety.

Abstract: Polymer articles and processes of forming the same are described herein. The processes generally include providing an ethylene based polymer, blending the ethylene based polymer with a modifier to form modified polyethylene and forming the modified polyethylene into a polymer article, wherein the polymer article exhibits a haze that is at least about 10% less than a polymer article prepared with a similarly modified polyethylene.

Abstract: A sealant composition which may be applied between two substrates in a solar panel provides consistent rheology, high weatherability, acts as a moisture barrier, and has low conductivity. The sealant composition preferably includes a rubber component, at least one rheology modifier, an adhesion promoter, a flow modifier, a stabilizer, and a high level of carbon black.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polypropylene composition comprising a propylene homo- or copolymer (A) with a polydispersity index (PI), determined according ISO 6721-1, of at least 5.8 Pa?1; and an inorganic filler (B) in an amount from 2.0 to 20 parts per weight based on 100 parts per weight of (A)+(B); The present invention is furthermore directed to a polypropylene composition comprising a propylene homo- or copolymer (A); and an inorganic filler (B); whereby the following relation is fulfilled (80F+1700) MPa?T wherein F are the parts per weight of component (B) based on 100 parts per weight of the total amount of (A)+(B). T is the tensile modulus in MPa, determined according to ISO 527-2, of the polypropylene composition measured on a test specimen prepared by injection molding according to ISO 1873-2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which not only satisfies a high optical density but also exhibits excellent high lighter-fastness and gloss; and a water dispersion used for the water-based ink. There are provided a water dispersion for ink-jet printing containing (A) a self-dispersible pigment, (B) self-emulsifiable polymer particles containing a constitutional unit derived from a salt-forming group-containing monomer, and (C) emulsion polymer particles; and a water-based ink containing the water dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a backlight module, light guide plate thereof and ink thereof. The ink includes a base resin and an additive. The additive is dispersed in the base resin for increasing the printability of the ink. The additive comprises a polymer having hydroxy functional group, ester functional group, ether functional group or combination thereof. Use of the ink of the present invention will reduce the color difference and the variation of color temperature of the light guide plate. In addition, the ink has higher flowability, which increases the printability of the ink.

Abstract: Semi-conductive or insulating compositions including an ethylene/octane or butene copolymer and at least one additional polymer, such LDPE, are described. The compositions may also include carbon black and other additives.

Abstract: A polymeric nanocomposite comprises a non-polar hyperbranched polystyrene resin. An exfoliated or intercalated onium functionalized clay is dispersed within the resin. Such nanocomposites are more compatible with non-polar polymer matrices used in various articles of manufacture.

Abstract: Commercial thermoplastic clean flame retardant materials in wire and cable insulation are mechanically unstable due to high filler loading. In the present invention, thermoplastic, black color, clean flame retardant composition using carbon nano tubes (CNT) is made. The resultant compositions possess very low smoke and toxicity. CNT with outer diameter of 40-60 nm and length of under 20 ?m are used to increase mechanical properties and flame retardancy. Thermo plastically extruded composition consists of each component by parts by weight as follows: 100 of resin (polyolefin or 100 of polyolefin/ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM)), 90-150 of non halogen containing flame retardants, 1-20 of auxiliary secondary flame retardant agents, 2-4 of CNT (outer diameter of 40-60 nm) and length under 20 ?m and 0.2-1.0 of antioxidants. A reliable method for producing thermoplastic black color clean flame retardant insulation material for wire and cable without deterioration of mechanical properties is discussed.

Abstract: To provide a propylene-based block copolymer which has high melt viscoelasticity, excellent balance between rigidity and impact resistance and good molding processablility and is extremely excellent in its molded product appearance, a composition containing the copolymer and molded products obtained therefrom. The propylene-based block copolymer comprises 5 to 80% by weight of a room temperature n-decane-soluble portion (Dsol) and 20 to 95% by weight of a room temperature n-decane-insoluble portion (Dinsol), with the proviso that the total amount of the Dsol and the Dinsol is 100% by weight, and satisfies the following requirements [1] to [3] at the same time: [1] the molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of the Dsol is not less than 7.0 but not more than 30, [2] the molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of the Dinsol is not less than 7.0 but not more than 30, and Mz/Mw thereof is not less than 6.0 but not more than 20, and [3] the pentad fraction (mmmm) of the Dinsol is not less than 93%.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a plant for the continuous solution polymerization of a feed comprising one or more olefin monomers in a solvent, e.g., hydrocarbon solvent, in which the plant comprises means for separating solvent from the polymer including a flash tank and a vacuum devolatilizer. The plant also includes in a first aspect stabilizer addition means for adding a stabilizer to the concentrated polymer fines at a location downstream of the flash and upstream of the vacuum devolatilizer. In another aspect the plant comprises means to add a molten stabilizer to the polymer at a location downstream of the reactors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a long chain branched medium and low density polyethylene having a combination of the following properties: a) a density of from 0.910 to 0.945 g/cm3; b) an HLMI of from 2 to 150 dg/min and an MI2 of from 0.01 to 2 dg/min; c) a polydispersity index (PDI) Mw/Mn of at least 7, wherein Mw is the weight average molecular weight and Mn is the number average molecular weight of the polyethylene; and d) and a minimum amount of long chain branching measured by a value selected from one of grheo and LCBI. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining said polyethylene comprising the following steps: a) injecting ethylene, one or more alpha-olefinic comonomers comprising 3 to 10 carbon atoms and an activated chromium-based catalyst into a gas phase polymerisation reactor; b) copolymerising said ethylene and comonomer in said reactor in the gas phase; and c) retrieving an ethylene copolymer having a density of from 0.910 to 0.

Abstract: New compositions and methods of using those compositions as protective layers during the production of semiconductor and MEMS devices are provided. The compositions comprise a cycloolefin copolymer dispersed or dissolved in a solvent system, and can be used to form layers that protect a substrate during acid etching and other processing and handling. The protective layer can be photosensitive or non-photosensitive, and can be used with or without a primer layer beneath the protective layer. Preferred primer layers comprise a basic polymer in a solvent system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a sealing member for piping materials having excellent chlorine resistance, which includes a first step and a second step. The first step is a step wherein first carbon nanofibers produced by vapor deposition are subjected to an oxidation treatment, thereby obtaining second carbon nanofibers each having an oxidized surface. The second step is a step wherein carbon black having an average particle diameter of from 50 nm to 10 ?m and the second carbon nanofibers are mixed into an ethylene-propylene rubber and dispersed in the ethylene-propylene rubber by a shearing force.

Abstract: Insulation compositions for electric power cables having a polyolefin base polymer and an additive comprising either low molecular weight wax or polyethylene glycol (PEG) and optionally further comprising one or more hindered amine light stabilizers, amine antioxidants and other antioxidant blends are disclosed. Also disclosed are insulation compositions comprising a C2 to C8 alpha olefin in combination with a polyethylene homopolymer together with, optionally, one or more hindered amine light stabilizer and a liquid cresol antioxidant.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for use as encapsulants are described. The inventive compositions include a high molecular weight polymeric material, a curing agent, an inorganic compound, and a coupling agent. Optional elements include adhesion promoting agents, colorants, antioxidants, and UV absorbers. The compositions have desirable diffusivity properties, making them suitable for use in devices in which a substantial blocking of moisture ingress is desired, such as photovoltaic (PV) modules.

Abstract: This application refers to Organic Peroxides of the Dialcyl, Perester, Perketal, and Dialkyl classes, which were modified to resist to oxygen, destined to be used in the process of production of Power Wires and Cables, Shapes, flocculated, compact and spongeous, used for the assembly of sealing of doors, trunks and windows in the automobile industry and civil construction, and also in the process of continuous vulcanization in hot air tunnel, in presence of oxygen, with the application of modified Organic Peroxides.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for introducing additives onto a polymer powder. It also provides a method for introducing an additive into a polyolefin powder, which method comprises the following steps: (a) adding the additive in a solvent to form a solution; and (b) introducing the solution to the polymer powder at a temperature of 60° C. or more, wherein, the solution is introduced to the polymer powder by spraying via a heated spraying means.

Abstract: Process for the continuous preparation of ethylene copolymers by free-radical copolymerization of ethylene and at least one comonomer in a cascade comprising at least two reactors, wherein one or more initiators are fed into the reaction mixture downstream of the first reactor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cap or closure comprising a polypropylene composition, wherein said composition comprises: (i) a random propylene ethylene copolymer having an ethylene content of 3.3-7% wt, and (ii) an additive selected from an antistatic agent, an antioxidant, an acid scavenger and a nucleating agent.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a tire rubber composition and a pneumatic tire produced using the rubber composition, which improve mechanical strength, abrasion resistance, rolling resistance, wet grip performance, and dry grip performance in good balance. The present invention relates to a tire rubber composition comprising: a rubber component that contains a modified diene rubber; and a silica component that contains a silica surface-treated with a silane coupling agent, wherein the amount of the modified diene rubber in 100% by mass of the rubber component is 15% by mass or more, and the dispersion ratio of the silica component is 70% or higher.

Abstract: Compostable hydrocarbon polymers, composites, and articles anaerobically biodegrade in landfills in a relatively short time. Composite polymeric articles and sheets such as indoor or outdoor signs, billboards, banners, images, protective barriers, backdrops and wall coverings have very useful service durations and yet are landfill biodegradable.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a transparent resin molding having both high reflow heat resistance and excellent optical characteristics and to provide an optical lens and an optical film each including the transparent resin molding and having high heat resistance and excellent optical characteristics. A transparent resin molding according to the present invention is obtained by molding a molding material containing a thermoplastic resin and crosslinking the thermoplastic resin, in which the thermoplastic resin is selected from resins having an average transmissivity of 60% or more in the wavelength range of 600 to 1,000 nm when molded into a molding with a thickness of 2 mm, and the resin molding with a thickness of 2 mm has an average transmissivity of 60% or more in the wavelength range of 600 to 1,000 nm when the resin molding is heated at 200° C. for 10 minutes.

Abstract: This invention relates woven jumbo polypropylene bags manufactured from a polypropylene resin that includes a low molecular weight hindered amine light stabilizer, a high molecular weight hindered amine light stabilizer, a first antioxidant, and a second antioxidant. Also provided are methods for the preparation of woven jumbo polypropylene bags.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel composites that incorporate carbon nanospheres into a polymeric material. The polymeric material can be any polymer or polymerizable material compatible with graphitic materials. The carbon nanospheres are hollow, graphitic nanoparticles. The carbon nanospheres can be manufactured from a carbon precursor using templating catalytic nanoparticles. The unique size, shape, and electrical properties of the carbon nanospheres impart beneficial properties to the composites incorporating these nanomaterials.

Abstract: A process for fluid phase in-line blending of plasticized polymers is provided.

Abstract: A contact transparent single layer or multilayer film absorbing and/or reflecting UV radiation and short-wavelength visible light is disclosed. The film comprises at least one layer based on at least one optionally modified thermoplastic olefin homo- or co-polymer, comprising a combination of at least one organic or inorganic colored pigment or dye absorbing and/or reflecting short-wavelength visible light, and of at least one organic or inorganic compound absorbing and/or reflecting the UV radiation.

Abstract: Olefin compositions comprising C5 to C13 branched chain olefins are stabilised by the addition of 5 to less than 50 ppm by weight of antioxidant. These lower than normal amounts of antioxidant enable improved yields in a hydroformylation reaction using the olefin composition as feedstock and in esterification reactions employing the alcohol produced in the hydroformylation reaction. Consistent lower levels of antioxidant can be achieved by use of a liquid antioxidant and a pump driven dosing system.

Abstract: A process for producing an olefin polymer in a slurry polymerisation process is disclosed, in which the process is operating at a temperature of 90° C. to 107° C. and utilising a chromium catalyst having an activity of at least 1,000 g polymer/g catalyst/hour on a support having a pore volume of at least 1.3 cm3/g, comprising adding to the polymerisation mixture from 0.1 to 100 ppm by weight of an anti-static agent, wherein the resulting polymer has a particle size distribution such that less than 8 vol %, preferably less than 5 Vol % of the polymer particles have an average diameter of 125 ?m or less.

Abstract: Provided are a rubber composition which is improved in dispersion of silica into a rubber composition and improved in both of a low heat build-up and abrasion resistance and which is suitable as a tire tread member and a tire prepared by using the same. In a rubber composition compounded with precipitated silica, a cetyltrimethylammonium bromide-adsorbing specific surface area (CTAB) (m2/g) and the mode Aac (mm) in diameters of primary aggregates determined by acoustic measurement of particle size distribution satisfy equation (I) shown below: Aac??0.76×(CTAB)+274 and further an ignition loss (mass reduction % when heated at 750° C. for 3 hours) and a heating loss (mass reduction % when heated at 105° C.

Abstract: Surface-modified silicon dioxide particles or silica sol preparable by reacting aqueous silica sol with at least one first modifier comprising at least one alkoxysilane and with at least one second modifier selected from the group consisting of halosilane, siloxane, and mixtures thereof, with water being removed before the reaction with the first or second modifier.

Abstract: An ink set includes an oil-based ink composition containing a metallic pigment; and at least one oil-based ink composition selected from the group consisting of a chromatic color ink composition containing a chromatic color oil dye, a black ink composition containing a black oil dye, and a colorless and transparent ink composition that does not contain a colorant.

Abstract: A flameproof thermoplastic resin composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin; (B) about 1 to about 40 parts by weight of a sublimational filler; and (C) about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of a flame retardant. The thermoplastic resin composition can solve the problems of high specific gravity and deterioration of flame retardancy caused by adding a conventional filler.

Abstract: Flame retardant polymeric blend compositions including a synergistic combination of flame retardants, including a halogenated flame retardant and a nanoparticulate, such as an organically modified clay or a natural nanoclay. The compositions are thermoplastic elastomers, include a polyolefin and a styrenic block copolymer, and exhibit high char formation upon burning as well as desirable vertical burn characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, the flame retardants include at least a halogenated flame retardant and a metal oxide.

Abstract: Cationic techniques can be used to polymerize monomers that include a class of hydroxyaryl compounds so as to provide polymers that exhibit desirable properties including, but not limited to, reduced hysteresis. Compositions such as vulcanizates in which such polymers can be utilized and products such as tire components that incorporate and/or are manufactured from such compositions also are provided.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a composition, preferably a nanocomposite material, comprising (a) a synthetic polymer, (b) a filler such as for example a natural or synthetic phyllosilicate or a mixture of such phyllosilicates, preferably in nanoparticles, and (c) a dispersing agent prepared by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP).

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant composition comprising at least one radiation curable polymer precursor and at least one halogenated flame retardant which is soluble in the composition and their use to make fire resistant glass laminates.

Abstract: A water-based barrier coating composition is disclosed that has improved barrier performance and enhanced stability. The water-based coating composition comprises a polymeric binder and an amine stabilizer, wherein the pH of the composition is equal to or greater than the pKa of the amine stabilizer. When desired, the disclosed coating composition may further include standard low-cost fillers, layered fillers capable of being at least partially exfoliated, nanoparticle fillers, or mixtures thereof. A multilayer product comprising a layer of the disclosed water-based coating composition is also disclosed that has enhanced oxygen barrier performance.

Abstract: There are disclosed a polyolefin resin composition, containing (A) an organic peroxide, (B) a phosphorous type anti-oxidant of formula (I): wherein R represents C1-8 alkyl, C5-8 cycloalkyl, C6-12 alkylcycloalkyl, C7-12 aralkyl, or phenyl, (C) anti-oxidant of formula (II): wherein R1, R2, R4 and R5 independently represent hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl, or the like, R3 represents hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl, X represents a single bond, sulfur atom, or the like, and (D) polyolefin resin, and wherein the amounts of (B) phosphorous type anti-oxidant of formula (I) and (C) anti-oxidant of formula (II) each is 0.001 to 1 part per 100 parts by weight of the total amount of (A) and (D), and a production process thereof.

Abstract: Polymer particles of ultrahigh molecular weight poly(alpha-olefins) may be made stable toward agglomeration by suspension within a co-suspension of self-dispersing waxes. This combination prevents polymer agglomeration over time while maintaining good flowability properties. Such materials, ultimately used as pipeline additives to reduce the fluid drag and increase the volumetric throughput, may be shipped and stored for extended periods of time without irreversible loss of the suspension stability.

Abstract: Impact copolymers that comprise a continuous phase comprising a propylene-based polymer and a discontinuous rubber phase comprising a propylene/ethylene copolymer. The impact copolymers can have a fraction copolymer value (Fc) of at least 35, an ethylene content (Ec) of at least 38, a melt flow rate of at least 50 g/10 min and a notched Izod impact strength at 23° C. of at least 615 J/m.

Abstract: The present invention provides a continuous process for preparing additive mixtures for mineral oils and mineral oil distillates, comprising A) a cold flow improver for middle distillates, and at least one further component selected from B) and C): B) a further cold flow improver, C) an organic solvent, which comprises mixing cold flow improver and optionally solvent by means of a static mixer, the temperature of the additive mixture at the outlet of the static mixer being from 0° C. to 100° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for sanitary facilities, said agent being applied directly on the sanitary object and adhering there, and being flushable only after a large number of flushes, wherein the agent comprises fillers and a bonding agent, wherein the bonding agent is selected from the group of polyalkylene derivatives, hydrogenated polystyrol derivatives, silicone systems, copolymers from the group of monoalkyl esters of poly(methyl vinyl ether/carbonic acid anhydrides, olefin homopolymers, and copolymers of two or more olefins, wherein the olefin homopolymers and copolymers can also be partially hydrogenated, partially oxidized, or further functionalized by means of graft molecules, and from the group of polyalkyleninmines, including in alkoxylized form, the polyetheramines (alkoxylized amines) and the polyglycerin polyether alkyl carbonic acids or polymers or derivatives comprising said polymer groups, and the viscosity of the agent is at least 30 Pa s, measured using a Haake viscosometer, plate

Abstract: Modified polyolefins with isotactic structural elements and processes for preparation thereof are provided. The modified poyolefins are useful as an adhesive or as a constituent of an adhesive.

Abstract: Modified polyolefins with syndiotactic structural elements and a processes for preparation thereof are provided. The modified polyolefins are useful as an adhesive or as a constituent of adhesives.