Abstract: The present invention provides an aliphatic aromatic polyester comprising: i) 40 to 60 mol %, based on components i to ii, of one or more dicarboxylic acid derivatives selected from the group consisting of: sebacic acid, azelaic acid and brassylic acid; ii) 60 to 40 mol %, based on components i to ii, of a terephthalic acid derivative; iii) 98 to 102 mol %, based on components i to ii, of 1,3-propanediol or 1,4-butanediol, and iv) 0.01% to 5% by weight, based on the total weight of said components i to iii, of a chain extender and/or crosslinker selected from the group consisting of a polyfunctional isocyanate, isocyanurate, oxazoline, carboxylic anhydride, epoxide and/or an at least trihydric alcohol or an at least tribasic carboxylic acid. The present invention further provides a process for producing the polyesters, polyester blends comprising these polyesters and also for the use of these polyesters and polyester blends.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball excellent in abrasion resistance and a repulsion property. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a core and a cover covering the core, wherein the cover is made from a cover composition containing, as a resin component, a thermoplastic polyurethane (A) having no ionic group; at least one kind of thermoplastic resin (B) selected from the group consisting of a binary copolymer of an olefin and an unsaturated carboxylic acid, a tertiary copolymer of an olefin, an unsaturated carboxylic acid and an unsaturated carboxylic acid ester, and neutralized products thereof; and an acid group-containing polyurethane and/or a neutralized product thereof (C).

Abstract: There is described a powder composition curable by radiation and thermally, comprising a mixture of (a) from about 1% to about 15%, by weight of the mixture, of a polyester of Tg?40° C.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a fiber and a polyolefin resin and can provide a molded article having excellent mechanical strength such as flexural strength and impact resistance. The resin composition includes (i) a surface-treated fiber (A) which comprises 100 parts by weight of a fiber (A-I) comprising a polyalkylene terephthalate and/or a polyalkylene naphthalene dicarboxylate and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a sizing agent (A-II) adhered to the surface of the fiber (A-I), and (ii) a polyolefin resin modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or an unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative (a modified polyolefin resin (B)) as a resin component.

Abstract: Modified silicone urea and modified silicone urethane polymers for use in golf equipment components to provide improved impact resistance upon contact with a golf club including reactive polymer alloys formed in situ from silicone-ureas and/or silicone-urethanes and impact resistant polymers and oligomers.

Abstract: A blend of a cycloolefin copolymer and a thermoplastic urethane having similar indices of refraction is transparent. The cycloolefin copolymer is derived from norbornene and other monomers such that it has a processing range compatible with the thermoplastic urethane. The urethane component preferably has a polyether intermediate. A thermoplastic urethane compatibilizing agent is utilized desirably having a hydrocarbon intermediate portion. The compositions can be made to have desirable electrical dissipative properties for static control applications.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball material comprising components (A), (B) and (C): (A) a mixture of different masterbatches prepared by separately masterbatching two or more different metal ions (A1) or a masterbatch prepared by simultaneously masterbatching two or more different metal ions in itself (A2), (B) one or more polymer selected from the group consisting of diene polymers, thermoplastic polymers and thermoset polymers, and (C) one or more polymer having an acid content of from about 0.5 to about 30 wt % and selected from the group consisting of olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymers, olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester terpolymers, unsaturated carboxylic anhydride-containing polymers, unsaturated dicarboxylic acid-containing polymers and unsaturated dicarboxylic acid half ester-containing polymers. The invention also provides a method for preparing such a golf ball material, and a golf ball made of the material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing low-viscosity, allophanate-containing and NCO-free polyurethane prepolymers curable by actinic radiation, and to the products obtainable by this process. The prepolymers have residual monomer contents of less than 0.5% by weight and an NCO content of less than 1% by weight, and are prepared by a process in which A) diisocyanates, B) hydroxy-functional compounds containing groups which react with ethylenically unsaturated compounds on exposure to actinic radiation, and C) polyester, polyether or polycarbonate polyols having a functionality of at least 1.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball material composed of (i) a non-ionomeric thermoplastic resin, (ii) an ionomeric resin and/or an acid-containing polymer which is the base polymer of an ionomeric resin, and (iii) a norbornene dicarboxylic anhydride and/or a derivative thereof. Methods for preparing such a material, and a golf ball which includes as a component therein a part made of the golf ball material are also provided. The golf ball material has a good thermal stability, flow and processability, and can thus be used to obtain high-performance golf balls endowed with an excellent rebound resilience, durability and flexibility.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball material which includes, in mixture: (A) a metal-containing chelating agent (A1) or a mixture (A2) composed of a metal-containing chelating agent and an oxygen-containing inorganic metal compound; (B) one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of diene polymers, thermoplastic polymers and thermoset polymers; and (C) one or more acid-containing polymers having an acid content of from 0.5 to 30 wt % and selected from the group consisting of olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymers, olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester terpolymers, unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride-containing polymers, unsaturated dicarboxylic acid-containing polymers and unsaturated dicarboxylic acid half ester-containing polymers. The invention also provides a method for preparing such a golf ball material, and a golf ball made with the material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a block copolymer prepared by ATRP, wherein the polymer chain terminal group is structurally modified with the functionally effective group of a lubricant or polymer additive selected from the group consisting of antioxidants, metal deactivators, antiwear and extreme pressure additives and corrosion inhibitors. The invention also relates to a composition comprising the structurally modified block copolymer and a composition of matter subject to oxidative, thermal or light induced degradation, such as lubricants or polymers.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a semicrystalline, thermoplastic polyurethane which is comprised of the reaction product of (1) a hydrophobic polyol, (2) a polyisocyanate, and (3) a linear chain extender containing 5 carbon atoms or 7 to 12 carbon atoms; wherein the hydrophobic polyol has a number average molecular weight which is within the range of about 1,000 to about 4,000; wherein the semicrystalline, thermoplastic polyurethane has a weight average molecular weight which is within the range of 50,000 to 1,000,000; and wherein the semicrystalline, thermoplastic polyurethane has a melting point which is within the range of 80° C. to 150° C. This hydrophobic thermoplastic polyurethane offers a unique array of characteristics that are highly desirable for utilization in manufacturing a variety of products. For instance, it can be used in overmolding soft grips onto consumer products, in adhesives, and in protective coatings.

Abstract: A method of preparing TPU blend is disclosed. In particular, a method of preparing an TPU blend comprising extruding a mixture of a thermoplastic polyurethane, a polyolefin copolymer blend and an amine-modified polypropylene compatibilizer is disclosed. The resulting TPU blend provides an elastomeric material with significantly less TPU but which retains the elastomeric and mechanical properties of a TPU.

Abstract: In a golf ball composed of a core and a cover having a plurality of layers that encloses the core, at least a first layer of the cover is formed primarily of a heated mixture of (A) a metal ion neutralization product of an olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer and/or a metal ion neutralization product of an olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester copolymer, (B) at least one type of olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer and/or olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester copolymer having the same content of unsaturated carboxylic acid as component A, and (C) a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer; and at least one other cover layer adjoining the at least first cover layer is formed primarily of a non-ionomeric thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are barrier articles of polyurethane blends or alloys that limit the permeability of gases there through, particularly as used in inflatable sports articles and more particularly as used in soccer balls.

Abstract: This invention is directed to A composition for forming a golf ball, the composition comprising polyurethane gel composite particles and at least one base material selected from the group consisting of synthetic resins and elastomers, the polyurethane gel composite particles consisting of colloidal polyurea particles precipitated from a non-aqueous solvent solution of colloidal polyurea and polyurethane gel particles covered with the polyurea particles, the polyurethane gel particles being three-dimensionally crosslinked and each of the polyurethane gel particles being formed of a polyisocyanate compound and a polyethylene oxide group-free, active-hydrogen-containing compound, at least one of the compounds being trifunctional or higher valency, and is also directed to a multi-piece golf ball having one or more layers formed of this composition.

Abstract: A golf ball material composed of (A) an oxygen-containing inorganic metal compound in the form of a particulate or a master batch capable of neutralizing at least some of the acid groups in an acid-containing polymer blend, (B) one or more polymer selected from among diene polymers, thermoplastic polymers and thermoset polymers, and (C) an acid-containing polymer is prepared by mixing component A in a blend of components B and C. The golf ball material has a good heat resistance, flowability and processability, and can be used to produce high-performance golf balls having durability, scuff resistance and optimal hardness without a loss of rebound.

Abstract: Golf equipment having improved cut and shear resistance that includes a polyurea-based composition or polyurethane-based composition, preferably saturated and/or water resistant, formed of a prepolymer, a functionalized block copolymer, and optionally further cured or chain extended with a curing agent, where the prepolymer is incorporated at the terminal end of the functionalized block copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball having at least one layer, such as a center, a cover layer, or an intermediate layer, which is formed from a polymer composition comprising at least 25 wt %, based on the total polymeric weight of the polymer composition, of an acid polymer having acid groups, wherein at least 90% of the acid groups are neutralized. The polymer composition also comprises at least 10 wt %, based on the total polymeric weight of the polymer composition, of a non-fatty acid melt flow modifier selected from polyesters, polyacrylates, polyurethanes, polyethers, thermoplastic polyureas, and combinations thereof. The polymer composition is substantially free of fatty acids and their salts and has a melt flow index of from 0.5 g/10 min to 10.0 g/10 min.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are barrier articles of polyurethane blends or alloys that limit the permeability of gases there through, particularly as used in inflatable sports articles and more particularly as used in soccer balls.

Abstract: Curable (per)fluoropolyether polyurethanes obtained by reaction in a first step of a) (per)fluoropolyether diols having a number average molecular weight from 2,000 to 5,000; with b) diisocyanates of formula OCN—R—NCO ??(VIA) wherein R is a hydrogenated and/or fluorinated radical; in a second step with the compound c) saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrogenated diols, (alkyl)cycloaliphatic, aromatic; oligomers or polymers of butadiene with a number average molecular weight from 500 to 4,000 having end hydroxyl groups; provided that: when the diisocyanate b) is used and the radical R in formula (VIA) is: —Ph—CH2—Ph—, the hydrogenated diols c) are optional; when the radical R has a meaning different from that above mentioned, at least one of the used hydrogenated diols c) is selected from those belonging to the c2)-c6) groups; the sum of the equivalents of the compounds a) and c) being equal to the equivalents of the compound b).

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of an elastic polyurethane fiber, including mixing one component selected from among polystyrene polymers or polystyrene copolymers having a number average molecular weight of 50,000–500,000 with polyurethane having a number average molecular weight of 15,000–100,000, to prepare a polymer mixture, which is then spun. The polyurethane elastic fiber made by the method is also provided, which is greatly increased in heat set properties, with a very low rate of change of fundamental properties as the results compared with conventional elastic polyurethane fibers. Hence, the elastic polyurethane fiber can be directly applied for preparation of end products requiring superior heat set properties with no change of conventional conditions of the process.

Abstract: Golf balls comprising thermoplastic, thermoset, castable, or millable materials are presently disclosed. The materials have a rebound height percentage of greater than 60% and are formed from compositions comprising at least one resilient polyamine polydiene and/or polyol polydiene having a number average molecular weight of 1,000-20,000 and an amine or hydroxyl functionality of 1.6-10. The materials also have a 1,4-addition of 30-70% and/or a 1,2-addition of at least 40%. These materials can be used in any one or more portions of the golf balls, such as inner center, core, inner core layer, intermediate core layer, outer core layer, intermediate layer, cover, inner cover layer, intermediate cover layer, and/or outer cover layer.

Abstract: Golf equipment having improved cut and shear resistance that includes a polyurea-based composition or polyurethane-based composition, preferably saturated and/or water resistant, formed of a prepolymer, a functionalized block copolymer, and optionally further cured or chain extended with a curing agent, where the prepolymer is incorporated at the terminal end of the functionalized block copolymer.

Abstract: Golf equipment having improved cut and shear resistance that includes a polyurea-based composition or polyurethane-based composition, preferably saturated and/or water resistant, formed of a prepolymer, a functionalized block copolymer, and optionally further cured or chain extended with a curing agent, where the prepolymer is incorporated at the terminal end of the functionalized block copolymer.

Abstract: Golf equipment having improved cut and shear resistance that includes a polyurea-based composition or polyurethane-based composition, preferably saturated and/or water resistant, formed of a prepolymer, a functionalized block copolymer, and optionally further cured or chain extended with a curing agent, where the prepolymer is incorporated at the terminal end of the functionalized block copolymer.

Abstract: Golf equipment having improved cut and shear resistance that includes a polyurea-based composition or polyurethane-based composition, preferably saturated and/or water resistant, formed of a prepolymer, a functionalized block copolymer, and optionally further cured or chain extended with a curing agent, where the prepolymer is incorporated at the terminal end of the functionalized block copolymer.

Abstract: A curable, aqueous film-forming composition is provided, comprising: (a) a copolymer containing reactive functional groups and comprising at least 30 mol % of residues having alternating structural units: -[DM-AM]- wherein DM represents a residue from a donor monomer, and AM represents a residue from an acceptor monomer, at least 15 mol % of the copolymer comprising a donor monomer having the structure (I): wherein R1 is linear or branched C1 to C4 alkyl, R2 is selected from methyl, linear, cyclic or branched C1 to C20 alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkaryl and aralkyl; and (b) a curing agent having functional groups reactive with the reactive functional groups of (a). The invention is also directed to a multi-component composite coating composition including a base coat deposited from a pigmented film-forming composition and a transparent topcoat applied over the base coat. At least one-coat is the film-forming composition described above.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition that includes a co-reactable solid, particulate mixture of a film forming material having functional groups, a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups that are reactive with the functional groups in the film forming material, and a monocarboxylic acid. Multi-component composite coatings, coated substrates, and related methods are also provided.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition that includes an ungelled copolymer composition and a crosslinking agent. The ungelled copolymer composition includes a functional group-containing copolymer that includes segments of alternating residues derived from a donor monomer composition comprising an acceptor monomer composition. The donor monomer composition includes one or both of isobutylene and diisobutylene, and the acceptor monomer composition includes acrylic monomers and monomers containing functional groups. The ungelled copolymer composition is substantially free of transition metals and Lewis acids, and the copolymer is substantially free of maleate-type monomer residues and fumarate-type monomer residues. The crosslinking agent has at least two functional groups that are reactive with the functional groups of the copolymer. The thermosetting composition may be in liquid, powder, or dispersed form and may be applied by traditional or electrocoating methods.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition that includes an ungelled copolymer composition and a crosslinking agent. The ungelled copolymer composition includes a functional group-containing copolymer that includes segments of alternating residues derived from a donor monomer composition comprising an acceptor monomer composition. The donor monomer composition includes one or both of isobutylene and diisobutylene, and the acceptor monomer composition includes acrylic monomers and monomers containing functional groups. The ungelled copolymer composition is substantially free of transition metals and Lewis acids, and the copolymer is substantially free of maleate-type monomer residues and fumarate-type monomer residues. The crosslinking agent has at least two functional groups that are reactive with the functional groups of the copolymer. The thermosetting composition may be in liquid, powder, or dispersed form and may be applied by traditional or electrocoating methods.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition that includes a co-reactable solid, particulate mixture of a film forming material having functional groups and a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups that are reactive with the functional groups in the film forming material. The crosslinking agent includes a copolymer having at least 30 mol % of alternating structural units of a residue from a donor monomer and a residue from one or more acrylic acceptor monomers. The thermosetting composition may coat a substrate by coalescing the composition to form a continuous film and curing the composition. The thermosetting composition may be included as part of a multi-component composite coating composition that includes an optional primer coat, a base coat deposited from a pigmented film-forming composition, and a transparent top coat applied over the base coat, where either the base coat, the transparent top coat, or both, are deposited from the thermosetting composition.

Abstract: High green strength reactive hot melt adhesives are prepared using crystalline monofunctional reactants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic polyurethane composition which comprises an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and/or a polyamide, and a thermoplastic polyurethane, in which the retention of melt tension thereof, when kept in a molten state at 220° C. for 1 hour, determined by the following equation (1), is not less than 10%. Retention of melt tension (%)=[Melt tension after being kept in a molten state/Melt tension before being kept in a molten state]×100 ??(1) The thermoplastic polyurethane composition of the present invention is excellent in production stability of a molded article, and can provide a molded article excellent in appearance because the progress of gelation thereof is suppressed even in a molten state.

Abstract: The invention is directed to golf ball core compositions comprising at least one natural or synthetic rubber and at least one high Vicat softening temperature thermoplastic material, methods of preparing the compositions, and golf ball cores and golf balls including the compositions. The compositions of the invention are made by mixing at least one natural or synthetic rubber and at least one thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer at a first temperature; cooling the mixture to a second temperature which is below an activation temperature of a free-radical initiator; adding the free-radical initiator to the first mixture to form a second mixture; and heating the second mixture to a third temperature that to facilitate crosslinking. The golf ball cores are incorporated into multilayer balls including dual cover balls with thin outer layers.

Abstract: A multicomponent system curable thermally and with actinic radiation (dual cure), comprising (A) at least one component comprising at least one constituent containing at least one isocyanate-reactive functional group and at least one functional group having at least one bond which can be activated with actinic radiation, and at least one vinylaromatic-allyl alcohol copolymer, and (B) at least one component comprising at least one polyisocyanate, and its use as a coating material, adhesive and sealing compound.

Abstract: A one component moisture-curing polyurethane adhesive composition having a long pot life that does not cause its user to experience breathing difficulty is described. In one embodiment the adhesive is prepared from a mixture of a high molecular weight component selected from the group consisting of polyols, diamines, and mixtures thereof; an isocyanate; and a low molecular weight component selected from the group consisting of diols, diamines, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A copolymer composition that includes a copolymer comprised of at least 30 mol % of residues having the following alternating residues from a donor monomer and from an acceptor monomer. The copolymer contains at least 15 mol % of an isobutylene type donor monomer and at least 15 mol % of an acrylic monomer as an acceptor monomer. The copolymer is substantially free of maleate or fumarate monomer segments and the copolymer composition is substantially free of Lewis acids and transition metals. Also disclosed is a thermosetting composition that includes a reactant comprising functional groups, a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups that are reactive with the functional groups first reactant, and a copolymer flow control agent that includes the copolymer composition as well as substrates coated with the thermosetting composition.

Abstract: A polymer composition and a thermoplastic elastomer composition containing 1,2-polybutadiene having a 1,2-bond content in the butadiene unit of 70% by weight or more, a melting point in the range of 50 to 140° C., a total halogen content of 30 ppm or less, a viscosity ? in the range of 400 to 1200 poise when measured with a slit die rheometer at a shear rate of 5113 sec?1 at 120° C., a viscosity ? in the range of 300 to 1000 poise when measured with a slit die rheometer at a shear rate of 5113 sec?1 at 150° C., and a viscosity ? in the range of 200 to 800 poise when measured with a slit die rheometer at a shear rate of 5113 sec?1 at 180° C. exhibit excellent moldability, visual appearance and scratch resistance.

Abstract: A golf ball that includes a core and a cover layer. The cover layer encases the core, and includes a composition of a thermoplastic urethane, formed as a reaction product of a diol or a polyol with an isocyanate and a peroxide.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a practical compatibilizing agent which makes it possible to convert the resin mixture into a homogeneous resin mixture free from separation and to eliminate defects caused by separation on molding by prevention of the separation between the radical polymerizable unsaturated resin and low profile additive, which could have not been attained by the prior art.

Abstract: Disclosed is a preparation method of an exfoliated nitropolymer/silicate nanocomposite by emulsion polymerization of monomers forming the polymer in an aqueous dispersion of non-modified, layered silicate in the presence of a reactive emulsifier having both a radical-polymerizable vinyl group and a functional group with affinity for silicate. In the process of the polymerization, silicate is fully exfoliated and uniformly dispersed in the polymer. Therefore, only a small amount of silicate is sufficient to improve thermal and mechanical properties of the polymer. Further, the method is advantageous in terms of a simple preparation process due to no use of organo-modified silicate, thus achieving an economic benefit.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-layer golf ball having a core, an intermediate layer and a cover. The intermediate layer has a non-ionomeric composition that includes an ethylene/acid polymer and a non-ionomeric stiffening polymer. The stiffening polymer provides the non-ionomeric composition with a flexural modulus and a hardness that are greater than those of the ethylene/acid polymer.

Abstract: A hot melt moisture cure polyurethane adhesive composition includes at least one polyurethane prepolymer. The prepolymer includes the reaction product of a polyol component and a polyisocyanate component. The polyol component includes a) at least one amorphous polyester polyol comprising the reaction product of neopentyl glycol, hexanediol and at least one of phthalic anhydride and phthalic acid; b) at least one liquid polyester polyol having a viscosity of greater than about 10,000 cps at 80° C.; c) at least one crystalline polyester polyol having a melting point of from about 40° C. to about 120° C.; and d) at least one thermoplastic polyurethane.

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core, a cover, and at least one intermediate layer disposed between the core and the cover, wherein the core has a compression of less than about 60 and the intermediate layer is formed from a blend comprising a polyurethane material, wherein the golf ball has a compression of about 75 to about 85.

Abstract: A material comprising a heated mixture of (A) an olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer, an olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid-unsaturated carboxylate copolymer, a metal ion neutralized product thereof, or a mixture thereof, (B) a polyurethane elastomer, and (C) an organic or inorganic basic compound has improved thermal stability, flow and moldability. Using the material, golf balls having good rebound are effectively manufactured.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition that is useful as an epoxy resin-based overcoating agent for flexible circuit boards or for film carriers for the TAB method, and the like, providing basic properties required of general insulation protective films, since the cured coated films are excellent in adhesiveness, electric insulation property, chemical resistance, thermal resistance, and the like, reduced in warp caused by cure shrinkage, and excellent in flexibility.

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a cover and a core, and at least one intermediate layer interposed between the cover and the core, wherein the cover is formed from a blend comprising of a segmented polyurethane elastomer copolymers of polyether (or ester)-ester and polyether (or ester)-amide.

Abstract: The invention is a two part composition useful for initiating cure of one or more polymerizable monomers which cure when exposed to free radicals comprising in one part an organoboraneamine complex and in a second part an isocyanate which is capable of decomplexing the organoborane complex wherein the ratio of amine nitrogen atoms to boron atoms is greater than 4.0:1.0.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric blends comprising at least about 40 percent by weight thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer; and from about 10 to about 250 parts by weight ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer per 100 parts by weight thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. These blends exhibit high adhesion to polycarbonates and polycarbonate alloys.