Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition containing a filler, a high molecular weight polyolefin, and a polyolefin wax having a weight average molecular weight of 700 to 6,000, wherein the resin composition satisfies the following formula (1), assuming that the weight of the ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin contained in the resin composition is W1, the weight of the polyolefin wax having a weight average molecular weight of 700 to 6,000 is W2, and the intrinsic viscosity of the ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin is [?]: [?]×4.3?21<{W2/(W1+W2)}×100<[?]×4.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a masterbatch comprising a nucleating organic compound which, on changing to the solid phase, forms crystals and which in its melt phase is soluble in the molten polyethylene and polyethylene. The ingredients of this masterbatch are applied as a nucleating agent masterbatch during the production of polyethylene foam.

Abstract: A multimodal ethylene polymer with a density of less than 950 kg/m3 obtained by polymerization with a single-site catalyst and having an MFR21 in the range of 2 to 15, a shear thinning index SHI2.7/210 of between 5 and 10.

Abstract: Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene including 0.001 to 10 weight % of refractory particles, wherein the refractory particles have an average particle size (D50) below 300 nm. The average particle size is at least 5 nm, in particular at least 10 nm, and/or at most 150 nm, in particular at most 100 nm, more in particular at most 80 nm. The particles are of transformation toughened zirconia.

Abstract: Pigment granules comprise one or more flake-form effect pigments, polymer particles or polymer particle mixtures, adhesion promoters, antioxidants and optionally additives. A process for the preparation of pigment granules comprises mixing one or more flake-form effect pigments, one or more polymer particles, at least one adhesion promoter, at least one antioxidant and optionally one or more additives with one another simultaneously or successively. The pigment granules may be used for the pigmentation of powder coatings, plastics and for the preparation of masterbatches. The pigment granules may be employed as a mixture with plastic powders or as a mixture with plastic granules for use in masterbatch applications.

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: 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 composition of particles referred to as hot-melt, self-adhesive particles (10, 20), is made from a fusible thermoplastic material suitable for sticking parts together and having spikes (21) and/or barbs (11, 22) which can be hooked to the surface of at least one part to be stuck, in particular to the fibers of at least one surface of the parts to be stuck. A sticking method using such a composition is also described.

Abstract: Provided are dies having a first section for orienting material being pressed through the die and a second section for shaping the oriented material into a desired form. In an embodiment, the surface area for shaping the oriented material into a desired form is limited. Also provided are polymer articles and processes for making the same. In an embodiment, the processes employ the dies.

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

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel gluconacetobacter strain having cellulose producing activity. Specifically, the present invention relates to a novel gluconacetobacter strain producing nano-structured cellulose in a highly efficient manner. The cellulose produced by the strain, due to its superb thermodynamic properties, can be characterized as nano-structured bacterial cellulose and therefore utilized as a bio-nano-fiber. Particularly, the cellulose can be impregnated with a resin to form a cellulose-based resin which can be effectively adapted for a substrate for a liquid crystal display (LCD).

Abstract: The present invention relates to particular ethylene-based polymer compositions suitable for use in binder fiber applications. The materials are characterized in having a peak recrystallization temperature in the range of from 85° C. to 110 C, and a Comonomer Distribution Constant (“CDC”) of 55 or greater. The materials are also characterized by having a tan delta value at 0.1 rad/sec from about 15 to 50, and a complex viscosity at 0.1 rad/second of 1400 Pa·sec or less.

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: 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: The present invention relates to a method for decorating a substrate comprising the following steps: a) providing a substrate, b) spraying an adhesive composition through a template onto at last part of the substrate, the adhesive composition including at least one binding agent and at least one particulate hot melt adhesive, c) applying at least one decorative material, at least onto the part sprayed with the adhesive composition, and heating. Moreover, the invention relates to a sprayable adhesive composition and to a kit for implementing the method according to the invention.

Abstract: Fibrous structures that exhibit low dry lint scores, and more particularly fibrous structures containing filaments and solid additives that exhibit low dry lint scores and methods for making such fibrous structures are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a high strength polyethylene fiber superior in stretchability and having a higher strength, a higher elastic modulus and high productivity, and a high strength polyethylene fiber produced by the method. The method includes (1) dispersing a chemically surface modified carbon nanofiber in a solvent for an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene, (2) preparing a mixed dope comprising the polyethylene, the modified carbon nanofiber and the solvent by mixing the polyethylene with the suspension obtained in (1), wherein the concentration of the polyethylene is not less than 0.5 wt % and less than 50 wt %, and (3) extruding the dope obtained in step (2) through a spinneret, cooling the dope, and then stretching the dope into a filament yarn at a deformation rate of not less than 0.005 s?1 and not more than 0.5 s?1.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting ultraphobicity to substrates. Ultraphobicity can be exhibited by superhydrophobicity, oleophobicity, or both. In some instances, techniques for imparting ultraphobicity can include the use of particles that are appropriately configured. For instance, the particles can be arranged to form a roughened surface that enhances and/or imparts ultraphobicity. In another instance, the particles can have surfaces that repel at least one of a oil-based liquid and a water-based liquid. For example, the particles can be attached to an ultraphobic-inducing composition (e.g., copolymer) that comprises at least one polyamine segment and a plurality of branch segments. Such particles can be mixed with a binder composition to form a coating or film for imparting the ultraphobic properties. Other embodiments are directed to other techniques that can also aid in imparting ultraphobicity.

Abstract: A process for removing ink from a printed media substrate. Such process includes the step of providing a media substrate including an ink printed image wherein the ink composition or the media substrate contains photolabile entities. Then the process includes the step of applying UV light on the printed substrate wherein the emitted UV light has a wavelength value which is below the threshold wavelength of the photolabile entities.

Abstract: An antioxidant combined with UHMWPE prior to subjecting the UHMWPE to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the antioxidant is tocopherol. After the antioxidant is combined with the UHMWPE, the resulting blend may be formed into slabs, bar stock, and/or incorporated into a substrate, such as a metal, for example. The resulting product may then be subjected to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the UHMWPE blend is preheated prior to subjecting the same to crosslinking irradiation. Once irradiated, the UHMWPE blended product may be machined, packaged, and sterilized in accordance with conventional techniques.

Abstract: Color concentrates for thermoplastic biofiber composites are disclosed. The concentrates employ three factors to achieve concentrated delivery of color to the processing machine and excellent and substantially uniform dispersion of color in the processing machine: melt flow of the concentrate exceeding at least 4 g/10 min. using ASTM D-1238; pellet size of the concentrate such that at least 50 pellets weigh less than one gram; and weight percent of the colorant ingredients in the concentrate exceeding at least 30 weight percent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyolefin composition comprising: a) an olefin homo- or copolymer (A), and b) activated carbon (B) as a taste and/or odour reducing agent, to the use of such a polyolefin composition, and to a pipe material and pipe having reduced taste and/or odour development comprising the above polyolefin composition.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides implantable articles and methods of forming implantable articles from a crosslinked ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (“UHMWPE”) blend stabilized with Vitamin E. The crosslinked UHMWPE blend may be prepared by combining the UHMWPE material and vitamin E prior to irradiating the UHMWPE blend with electron beam radiation at a sufficient radiation dose rate to induce crosslinking.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing an (ultra) high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE) article comprising:—incorporating into the HMWPE resin a Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (HALS) and—cross-link the (U)HMWPE during or after molding the (U)HMWPE resin.

Abstract: A vibration-damping composition for high temperature includes a heat-fusion resin containing a first polymer having a melting point of a normal temperature or more, a tackifier, and a filler, wherein the heat-fusion resin has vibration-damping characteristics at a temperature around its melting point.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymer film comprising a roughening material. The polymer film comprises a base polyolefin, and a roughening material present in an amount of equal to or greater than about 3 weight percent, based on total weight of the polymer film, wherein the roughening material has an average particle size ranging from about 20 to about 60 microns. A multilayer film including an adhesive layer and the polymer film is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composite panel comprises a single composite layer and the single composite layer includes a thermoplastic resin matrix, reinforcing fiber, and nano-filler particles. The nano-filler particles are dispersed within the thermoplastic resin matrix to define a nano-filled matrix material. The reinforcing fiber is further disposed within the nano-filled matrix material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polymeric composite material comprising at least one polymer material and a quantity of an adhesive component, wherein the adhesive component comprises a reinforcement material, for use as a lining, especially in sealing leaks in pipes. A tool for the installation of the lining is also provided.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of an oil concentrate comprising oil and one or more at least partially hydrolyzed chlorosulfonated polyolefin elastomers containing 0.5-50 weight percent chlorine and 0.25 to 5 weight percent sulfur is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to hot melt compositions comprising polyolefin waxes prepared using metallocene catalysts, have a dropping point or ring & ball softening point of between 80 and 165° C., have a melt viscosity, measured at a temperature of 170° C., of between 20 and 40 000 mPa·s, and have a glass transition temperature of not more than ?10° C. and also to their use as hot melt adhesives and as binders for producing roadmarkings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pipe resin composition. The composition comprises a polyethylene pipe resin, a primary antioxidant, and an acid. The composition of the invention has an increased oxidative induction time (OIT) and environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR).

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin for foam molding wherein the number of fish eyes (FE) having a maximum length of 0.5 mm or more is 50/m2 or more when made into a film having a thickness of 30 ?m, and a thermoplastic resin composition for foam molding containing the above-described resin and a foaming agent.

Abstract: Electrical power cable having a reduced surface coefficient of friction and required installation pulling force, and the method of manufacture thereof, in which the central conductor core, with or without a separate insulating layer, is surrounded by a sheath of crosslinked polyethylene. A high viscosity, high molecular weight silicone based pulling lubricant or fatty acid amide pulling lubricant is incorporated by alternate methods with the polyethylene to form a composition from which the outer sheath is extruded, and is effective to reduce the required pulling force on the cable during installation.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion including (A) at least one base polymer selected from the group consisting of an ethylene-based co-polymer and a propylene-based co-polymer; (B) at least one polymeric stabilizing agent; and at least one filler; wherein the polymeric stabilizing agent is different from the at least one base polymer and is compatible with the at least one base polymer and the at least one filler, and wherein the dispersion has filler in the range of greater than 0 to about 600 parts per hundred parts of a combined amount of the at least one base polymer and the polymeric stabilizing agent is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a cable having (a) one or more electrical conductors or a core of one or more electrical conductors and (b) each conductor or core being surrounded by a layer of insulation. The insulation layer is prepared from a composition comprising a polyolefin and a 3-dimensional, cage-structured nanoparticle. The preferred polyolefins are polyethylene polymers, and the preferred nanoparticles are polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS), polyhedral oligomeric silicates (POS), or polyhedral oligomeric siloxanes.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention is to provide a composition comprising a titanium dioxide particle having on the surface of said particle a substantially encapsulating layer comprising a pyrogenically-deposited metal oxide; said substantially encapsulating layer having on its surface at least one organic surface treatment material selected from an organo-silane, an organo-siloxane, a fluoro-silane, an organo-phosphonate, an organo-acid phosphate, an organo-pyrophosphate, an organo-polyphosphate, an organo-metaphosphate, an organo-phosphinate, an organo-sulfonic compound, a hydrocarbon-based carboxylic acid, an associated ester of a hydrocarbon-based carboxylic acid, a derivative of a hydrocarbon-based carboxylic acid, a hydrocarbon-based amide, a low molecular weight hydrocarbon wax, a low molecular weight polyolefin, a co-polymer of a low molecular weight polyolefin, a hydrocarbon-based polyol, a derivative of a hydrocarbon-based polyol, an alkanolamine, a derivative of an alkanolamine, an organic dispersing age

Abstract: Disclosed is a pipe resin composition. The composition comprises a polyethylene pipe resin, a primary antioxidant, and an acid. The composition of the invention has an increased oxidative induction time (OIT) and environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR).

Abstract: Shear thickening fluid suspoemulsions are shown to exhibit unique material properties that have potential application in a broad range of fields of use. Suspoemulsions containing shear thickening fluids as immiscible blends exhibit a nontrivial shear thickening response for volume fractions as low as 10% of STF in the silicone emulsion. Measurements indicate that the system shows phase inversion and it is even possible to form materials with a cocontinuous microstructure with interesting, hysteretic, shear sensitive behavior. Novel STF containing composites with rubbers are formed by blending the shear thickening fluid within the rubber precursors and then adding the catalyzing agent. It was possible to contain STF in each of the silicones tested and the rubbers exhibited different behavior with incased STF. Shear thickening fluid was added to open cell polyurethane to create a Foam-STF composite which was found to exhibit an significant shear thickening response.

Abstract: Process for producing a multimodal polyethylene in at least two reactors connected in series, in which 20-80 wt % of a first polymer is made in suspension in a first reactor and 80-20 wt % of a second polymer is made in suspension in a second reactor in the presence of the first polymer, and a stream or slurry containing the resulting polymer is withdrawn from the second reactor and transferred to a flash tank operating at a pressure and temperature such that at least 50 mol % of the liquid component of the slurry, or the non-polymer component of the stream entering the flash tank, is withdrawn from the flash tank as a vapour, wherein the concentration in the stream or slurry entering the flash tank of components having a molecular weight below 50 g/mol, Clights (mol %), satisfies the equation Clights<7+0.07(40?Tc)+4.4(Pc?0.8)?7(CH2/CEt) where Tc and Pc are respectively the temperature (in ° C.

Abstract: A phase change ink composition includes an ink vehicle and at least one pigment, wherein the ink composition is substantially solid at room temperature and includes at least one dispersant for the at least pigment and at least one synergist.

Abstract: Preforms are described, e.g., preforms in rod, sheet or medical device form, that have non-uniform properties in different regions of a single preform. These “engineered preforms” have predetermined properties that can allow, e.g., some regions of a single preform to be relatively stiff and resistant to wear, while other regions of the same preform are relatively flexible. Methods of making the anisotropic preforms are also described.

Abstract: Adhesive and sealant systems on the basis of unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy resins, polyurethane, silane-terminated polymers, vinyl ester resins, acrylates, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl ethers, ethylene-vinyl acetate, ethylene-acrylic acid copolymers, polyvinyl acetates, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, styrene-butadiene rubber, chloroprene rubber, nitrile rubber, butyl rubber, polysulphide, polyethylene, polypropylene, fluorinated hydrocarbons, polyamides, saturated polyesters and copolyesters, phenol-formaldehyde resins, cresol-/resorcinol-formaldehyde resins, urea-formaldehyde resins, melamine-formaldehyde resins, polyimides, polybenzimidazoles or polysulphones and containing 1% to 15% by weight of a hydrophilic fumed silica structurally modified by grinding.

Abstract: A method for processing reinforcing filler-filled synthetic resins and applications made therefrom wherein the resulting articles have the ability to be plated to form a structurally aesthetic product substantially free of visual defects. The process utilizes an accelerated heat and cool process to form a resin-rich surface that is substantially free of any reinforcing fillers, such as fiber strands and/or bundles, on the external surface of the article. As such, the resulting article is capable of being plated to form an article that is substantially free of visual defects caused by these fillers on the surface of the article.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions for use in preparing a ballistic material and ballistic materials capable of absorbing incoming projectiles prepared from the polymeric material are disclosed The resulting ballistic materials are also disclosed The materials have sufficient elasticity so that the polymer or polymer blend does not shatter when stuck with a high-velocity projectile The polymer blends ideally have one or more of the following physical properties—a) a modulus of elasticity in the range of around 12,500 psi and around 19,000-psi, b) a max stress psi in the range of around 545 and around 985, and c) a tensile strength in the range of around 3 50 ft-lbfl?n and around 11 OO ft-lbf/?n The thickness of the ballistic material is at least around 3 inches, with a size of around 4-5 inches square or diameter

Abstract: A protective film of plastic. The film is produced in a single-ply, unbacked form from a hot-melt adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pigment granules which contain inorganic filter aids and a process for the production thereof and their use for colouring lime- and/or cement-bound building materials, asphalt, paints, finishes, paper or plastics.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions containing at least one functionalized polyolefin, and in particular, to compositions containing at least one functionalized ethylene interpolymer, which has a melt viscosity less than 50,000 cP at 350° F. (177° C.) and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) from about 1 to 5. The invention also provides adhesive formulations containing the same. The invention also relates to the preparation of the functionalized interpolymers, by reacting, for example, such an ethylene interpolymer with the following: a) at least one unsaturated compound, containing at least one heteroatom, and b) at least one initiator.

Abstract: Aluminum hydroxide flame-retardants and their use.

Abstract: A process of producing a blanket is described and can involve forming an aqueous slurry of hydrophobic aerogels, fibers, and at least one wetting agent, drying the aqueous slurry to form a substantially dried product, and calendaring the substantially dried product to form the blanket. The blanket can be used in a variety of applications, including windows.

Abstract: A composition used to form thermoplastic films and coatings comprising a thermoplastic polyolefin and a ground natural mineral material wherein a film or coating formed of said composition heat seals at or above 200 degrees F. with a dwell time exceeding approximately 0.5 seconds, has a TAPPI T-525 Whiteness % over 78, a TAPPI T-425 Opacity % over 78, a post corona treated ASTM D-2578 dyne level over 38, a minimum moisture barrier transmission rate of 4.0 g/mil/100 sq. in./24 hrs. at 100 degrees F. at 90% relative humidity, and a minimum oxygen barrier of 350 cc/mil/100 sq. in/24 hrs. at 23 degrees C.