Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a golf club grip having excellent abrasion resistance and a high coefficient of friction.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel one-pot process for polyolefin modification to form long-chain branched polymers containing polar functional groups, and the long-chain branched polymer resulting from the process. The process comprises reacting the following components (a) through (d) in a one pot process to form a long-chain branched polyolefin. Component (a) is a polyolefin; component (b) includes one or more silane compounds having the formula R?SiRnR?(3-n), component (c) is an ethylenically unsaturated polycarboxylic acid; and component (d) is a free radical initiator. In the formula R?SiRnR?(3-n) for component (b), R? is an ethylenically or acetylenically unsaturated radical; R is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of an alkoxy, acyloxy, alkylamino, and arylamino; R? is a hydrocarbyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and n is 1, 2, or 3.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an assessment method for a polyethylene resin, and more specifically to a new assessment method for a polyethylene resin which can accurately determine long-term durability of a molded article by using physical properties that are easily measurable in a short time.

Abstract: A continuous solution polymerization process is disclosed wherein at least two catalyst formulations are employed. A first homogeneous catalyst formulation is employed in a first reactor to produce a first ethylene interpolymer and a first heterogeneous catalyst formulation is employed in a second reactor to produce a second ethylene interpolymer. Optionally a third ethylene interpolymer is formed in a third reactor. The resulting ethylene interpolymer products possess desirable properties in a variety of end use applications, for example in film applications. A means for increasing the molecular weight of the first ethylene interpolymer is disclosed and/or a means for increasing the temperature of the first reactor, relative to a third homogeneous catalyst formulation. A means for reducing the (?-olefin/ethylene) weight ratio in the first reactor is disclosed and/or reducing the density of the first ethylene interpolymer, relative to a third homogeneous catalyst formulation.

Abstract: Water-based compositions that are resistant to dirt pickup, efflorescence, tannin bleed-through and surfactant leaching are described. The water-based composition includes a latex or water-dispersible polymer and a non-VOC UV-VIS (preferably, ultraviolet) absorber as a dirt pickup resistance additive. Methods of making water-based compositions including a non-VOC UV-VIS absorber as an additive are also described.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend-composition suitable for blown films, and films made therefrom. The polyethylene blend-composition suitable for blown films comprises the melt blending product of: (a) from 0.5 to 4 percent by weight of a low density polyethylene having a density in the range of from 0.915 to 0.935 g/cm3, and a melt index (I2) in the range of from greater than 0.8 to less than or equal to 5 g/10 minutes, and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 6 to 10; (b) 90 percent or greater by weight of an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer composition, wherein ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer composition has a Comonomer Distribution Constant (CDC) in the range of from 75 to 200, a vinyl unsaturation of less than 0.1 vinyls per one thousand carbon atoms present in the backbone of the ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer composition; a zero shear viscosity ratio (ZSVR) in the range from 2 to 20; a density in the range of from 0.903 to 0.

Abstract: A super-absorbent dressing assembly for use with a reduced-pressure wound treatment system includes a breathable, fluid restricted dry layer for placement against a wound, a super-absorbent layer, and a non-breathable layer, and a drape extending over the non-breathable layer. A reduced-pressure interface is available to fluidly couple the super-absorbent layer to a reduced-pressure subsystem. The super-absorbent dressing assembly preferably supplies a compressive force when placed under reduced pressure. A reduced-pressure treatment system uses a super-absorbent bolster to treat wounds, e.g., linear wounds.

Abstract: Certain films comprising polypropylene and poly(methyl 2-methylpropenoate) have unique aesthetic effects.

Abstract: An ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer composition having a density from 0.935 to 0.955 g/cc; a ratio of weight average molecular weight to number average molecular weight, Mw/Mn, of from 3 to 10; a z-average molecular weight, Mz, from 200 kg/mol to 500 kg/mol; and a PENT value of greater than 500 hours at 80° C. and 2.4 MPa; wherein when the composition is formed into a monolayer pipe the pipe has a pipe hydrostatic strength of greater than 100 hours at 20° C. and 12.0 MPa. Also provided is a pipe or pipe fitting comprising the ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer composition.

Abstract: The present application relates to a process for producing a multimodal polyethylene composition comprising the steps of polymerizing a polyethylene fraction (A-1) having a weight average molecular weight Mw of equal to or more than 500 kg/mol to equal to or less than 10,000 kg/mol and a density of equal to or more than 915 kg/m3 to equal to or less than 960 kg/m3 in one reaction step and polymerizing a polyethylene fraction (A-2) having a lower weight average molecular weight Mw as polyethylene fraction (A-1) and a density of equal to or more than 910 kg/m3 to equal to or less than 975 kg/m3 in a second reaction step of a sequential multistage process wherein one of said polyethylene fractions is polymerized in the presence of the other of said polyethylene fractions to form a first polyethylene resin (A) having a weight average molecular weight Mw of equal to or more than 150 kg/mol to equal to or less than 1,500 kg/mol, and a density of equal to or more than 910 kg/m3 to equal to or less than 975 kg/m3, wh

Abstract: A rubber composition includes a diene rubber (A), a silica (B), a silane coupling agent (C), and an acid-modified polyolefin (D); the diene rubber (A) containing not less than 30 mass % of an aromatic vinyl-conjugated diene copolymer rubber; the acid-modified polyolefin (D) having at least one type of repeating unit selected from the group consisting of propylene, 1-butene, and 1-octene; a content of the silica (B) being from 5 to 150 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber (A); and a total content of the silane coupling agent (C) and the acid-modified polyolefin being from 5 to 30 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber (A). Such rubber composition is capable of achieving both excellent vulcanization properties and low heat build-up. A pneumatic tire includes such rubber composition.

Abstract: This disclosure describes polymerization processes and processes for quenching polymerization reactions using reactive particulates, such as high molecular weight functionalized olefin copolymers, as quenching agents, typically in solution or bulk polymerization processes.

Abstract: Provided is a polymer blend composition comprising linear low density polyethylene, a propylene polymer generally having rubber dispersed therein, and a combination of a propylene copolymer and an ethylene copolymer. In one embodiment, there is provided a polymer blend composition comprising 20 to 65 weight percent of a propylene polymer having from 10-60% crystallinity, 30-60 weight percent of a linear low density polyethylene, and a combination of the propylene copolymer and the ethylene copolymer comprising the remainder of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic polyolefin composition useful in automotive components comprising at least a polypropylene having a melting point temperature (Tm) of greater than 130° C. and a melt flow rate (230° C./2.16 kg) within the range from 10 g/10 min to 80 g/10 min; an amorphous ethylene-propylene copolymer comprising within the range from 40 wt % to 80 wt % ethylene derived units and having a melt flow rate (230° C./2.16 kg) within the range from 0.1 g/10 min to 20 g/10 min; and a propylene-based elastomer having within the range from 5 to 25 wt % ethylene derived units and having a Tm of less than 110° C. The composition only partially breaks or there is no break at ?29° C. (ASTM D256) with Notched Izod Force of between 10 to 40 ft-lb/in2 at 22° C. (533 to 2,132 J/m2), and between 1.0 to 12 ft-lb/in2 at ?29° C. (53 to 636 J/m2).

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition contains components (A), (B), (C), and (D), wherein the weight ratio of component (C) to component (D) is ?0.1 and <2, component (A) is an ethylene random copolymer containing ?50% and ?90% of a monomer unit derived from ethylene by weight relative to the component (A) and a monomer unit derived from at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of ?-olefins having a number of carbon atoms of ?3 and ?10, component (B) is a polymer containing >50% and ?100% of a monomer unit derived from propylene by weight relative to the component (B), component (C) is a copolymer containing an ethylene polymerization block and an ethylene-?-olefin copolymerization block, and component (D) is an ethylene polymer containing >90% and ?100% of a monomer unit derived from ethylene by weight relative to the component (D).

Abstract: Polymer compositions including blends of approximately 90 to approximately 60 percent by weight acrylonitrile butadiene copolymer and approximately 10 to approximately 40 percent by weight polychloroprene copolymer are disclosed. Methods for manufacturing unsupported gloves and for supported gloves including a knitted liner with the polymer compositions, producing gloves having an ANSI abrasion resistance level 4, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a polymer blend composition comprising linear low density polyethylene, a propylene polymer generally having rubber dispersed therein, and a combination of a propylene copolymer and an ethylene copolymer. In one embodiment, there is provided a polymer blend composition comprising 15 to 75 weight percent of a propylene polymer having from 10-60% crystallinity, 30-50 weight percent of a linear low density polyethylene, and a combination of the propylene copolymer and the ethylene copolymer comprising the remainder of the composition.

Abstract: The present application relates to a process for producing a multimodal polyethylene composition comprising the steps of blending a polyethylene fraction (A-1) having a weight average molecular weight Mw of equal to or more than 700 kg/mol to equal to or less than 10,000 kg/mol and a density of equal to or more than 920 kg/m3 to equal to or less than 960 kg/m3 and a polyethylene fraction (A-2) having a lower Mw as polyethylene fraction (A-1) and a density of equal to or more than 910 kg/m3 to equal to or less than 960 kg/m3 with a weight ratio of (A-1) to (A-2) of 45:55 to 80:20 to form a first polyethylene resin (A) having a Mw of equal to or more than 200 kg/mol to equal to or less than 1500 kg/mol, a melt flow rate MFR5 (190° C., 5 kg) of 0.

Abstract: This invention relates to new multimodal and/or broad molecular weight high density polyethylene polymers. The polymers may be made in a single reactor, preferably a gas phase reactor using a dual catalyst system comprising a pyridyldiamido transition metal compound, a metallocene compound, a support, and optionally an activator.

Abstract: A painted article includes a primer layer between a substrate and a paint layer, of which the substrate is the product of a substrate forming composition including an olefin block copolymer and a polypropylene polymer having a density from 0.89 g/cm3 and 0.92 g/cm3. The substrate is free of (1) phthalate-based plasticizer, (2) halogen-containing polymer, and (3) leachable, small polymeric units derived from styrene monomer.

Abstract: A polymeric powder composition for three-dimensional printing includes first, second, and third polymeric particles. The first particles, having a first average size, are present in an amount ranging from about 70 wt % to about 95 wt %. The second particles, having a second average size smaller than the first average size, are present in an amount ranging from about 0.5 wt % to about 21 wt %. The third particles, having a third average size smaller than the second average size, are present in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % up to about 21 wt %. Each of the first, second, and third average sizes independently ranges from 5 ?m to about 100 ?m. A sum of the fractional weight ratios of all of the polymeric particles in the polymeric powder composition equals 1.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a continuous solution three reactor polymerization process. Process solvent, ethylene, optional comonomers, optional hydrogen and a single site catalyst system are injected into a first and second reactor configured in parallel to one another. A third reactor receives effluent from the first reactor, the second reactor, or a combination of the first and second reactors. Fresh monomer is feed to the third reactor for further polymerization and to give a final polyethylene product.

Abstract: High-melting antimicrobial polymer fibers and antimicrobial fabrics comprising such fibers are prepared by preparing a masterbatch of polymer pellets (e.g., PET), silver and copper salts, and a compounding agent which provides free flowing polymer pellets which can be prepared in advance, with a long shelf life. Polymer masterbatches prepared by the methods of the invention can produce limited color or off-white antimicrobial fibers and fabrics using conventional melt spinning manufacturing methods. Fabrics incorporating fibers of the present invention are potent inhibitors of Athlete's foot fungi, gram negative and gram positive bacteria, and drug resistant pathogens.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. In an embodiment a composition is provided and includes: (A) a carboxylic-functionalized ethylene/a-olefin interpolymer having (i) a density from 0.855 g/cc to 0.895 g/cc; and (ii) a melt viscosity, at 177° C., less than, or equal to, 50,000 mPa·s; and (B) a propylene-based interpolymer having (i) a density from 0.870 g/cc to 0.890 g/cc; and (ii) a melt viscosity, at 177° C., less than, or equal to, 50,000 mPa·s.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a masterbatch comprising colorant particles, a polyol poly(hydroxy fatty acid) ester dispersing agent and a carrier resin. The masterbatch is used for coloring thermoplastic polymer compositions. The present invention also relates to a method for producing said masterbatch, a colored thermoplastic polymer composition comprising said masterbatch and colored thermoplastic products formed of said colored thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO), a polyolefin composition (PO) comprising the heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO), an automotive article comprising the heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO) and/or the polyolefin composition (PO) and a process for the preparation of the polyolefin composition (PO) as well as the use of the heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO) for improving the mechanical properties of a polyolefin composition (PO).

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermal molding sheet having a thickness of 1 mm or more and formed by a polypropylene resin composition comprising: 5 to 97 wt % of a polypropylene resin (A) whose MFR and melt tension satisfy specific conditions and which has a long-chain branch structure; 1 to 93 wt % of a polypropylene resin (B) whose MFR satisfies specific conditions; 1 to 40 wt % of a thermoplastic elastomer (C); and 1 to 40 wt % of a filler (D).

Abstract: Provided are an adhesive composition and an organic electronic device (OED) including the same, and more particularly, an adhesive composition, which may form a structure effectively blocking moisture or oxygen flowing into an OED from the outside, thereby ensuring the lifespan of the OED, realize a top-emission OED, and exhibit excellent adhesive durability and reliability, and excellent reliability at high temperature and high humidity, and an OED including the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a touch sensitive element and a display device including the same. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the touch sensitive element includes an electroactive film which is formed of a fluorine based terpolymer and a polymer represented by Chemical Formula 1, wherein R is an ethyl group or a methyl group, and n is an integer of 1 or larger.

Abstract: Provided herein are metallocene-catalyzed polymer compositions that exhibit advantageous rheological properties, at least some of which are consistent with long-chain branching, as well as polymerization processes suitable for forming such polymer compositions. The polymer compositions may have both LCB index measured at 125° C. of less than 5; and phase angle ? at complex shear modulus G*=100,000 Pa of less than about 54.5°, as determined at 125° C. The polymer compositions of particular embodiments are reactor blends, preferably of ethylene copolymers (e.g., ethylene-propylene (EP) copolymers and/or ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) terpolymers). The reactor blend may include first and second copolymer components, which may differ in monomer content and weight-average molecular weight (Mw).

Abstract: A polyethylene blend comprises a nucleated polyethylene homopolymer composition and an un-nucleated or nucleated bimodal polyethylene copolymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic polyolefin composition with (a) a polypropylene having a melting point of greater than 130° C. and a melt flow rate from 10 to 80 g/10 min; (b) an ethylene-propylene copolymer with 40 wt % to 80 wt % ethylene derived units and a Mooney Viscosity (1+4, 125° C.) of greater than 20 Mooney units, a Mw/Mn of from 1.8 to 4.0, and a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 to 300,000 g/mole; and (c) a propylene-based elastomer having 5 wt % to 25 wt % ethylene derived units and having a melting point of less than 110° C. and a Mw/Mn from 2.0 to 4.0; wherein the room temperature notch impact of the thermoplastic polyolefin composition is at least four times greater than the room temperature notch impact of a composition without the propylene-based elastomer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for making thermoplastic vulcanizates comprising dynamically vulcanizing an elastomer in an extrusion reactor with a curative in the presence of a thermoplastic resin to form a thermoplastic vulcanizate. Process oil is added to the extrusion reactor at a first, second, and third location, where the amount of process oil introduced at the first oil injection location is less than that introduced at the second oil injection location, where the third oil injection location is downstream of where the curative is introduced to the extrusion reactor, and where the thermoplastic vulcanizate comprises at least 25 wt % of oil based on the weight of the thermoplastic vulcanizate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition obtainable by mixing to incorporate at least one microgel (B) that has been crosslinked by means of free-radical generators photochemical by using a wavelength>0.1 ?m and/or thermally and that contains hydroxy groups and that is based on polybutadiene-acrylonitrile copolymers (NBR) into polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in an extruder, to processes for production thereof and to use thereof for reproduction of transparent thermoplastically processable molded items, and also to molded items produced from the said compositions.

Abstract: A cellulosic ester resin modifier for producing a cellulosic ester film, which facilitates obtaining a film that remains transparent even when exposed to high-humidity and high-temperature environments, and with which it is possible to obtain a film having excellent water vapor permeability resistance, and dimensional stability against heat. The present invention also provides a cellulosic ester resin composition using the modifier, a method for producing a polarizing-plate protective film, and a liquid crystal display device, and provides a cellulosic ester resin modifier including a polyester polyol (A) having a phthalic acid residue and an aliphatic glycol residue having 2 to 3 carbon atoms in a main chain skeleton and a diester (B) having an aliphatic glycol having 2 to 3 carbon atoms and an aromatic monocarboxylic acid, in which a mass ratio of [(A)/(B)] is in a range of 90/10 to 60/40.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel binder system and its use for bonding textile fabrics as well as products containing such bonded textile fabrics. The materials according to the invention are suitable for manufacturing base interlinings which may be used for manufacturing base interlinings for sarking, roofing and sealing membranes, particularly for manufacturing coated sarking, roofing and sealing membranes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a thermoplastic resin composition and a molded article manufactured therefrom. More particularly, in accordance the present disclosure, a thermoplastic resin composition exhibiting superior colorability, fluidity, scratch resistance, heat resistance, and weatherability and a molded article manufactured therefrom are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyethylene composition comprising, preferably consisting of, a base resin comprising a copolymer of ethylene and at least two comonomers selected from alpha-olefins having from three to twelve carbon atoms, wherein the ethylene copolymer comprises a low molecular weight component (A) and a high molecular weight component (B) with the low molecular weight component (A) having a lower weight average molecular weight than the high molecular weight component (B), and optional additives, suitable for the production of an article, preferably pipe.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new polypropylene composition comprising a propylene homopolymer and a polymeric nucleating agent, to melt-blown fibers comprising the polypropylene composition, to a melt-blown web comprising the melt-blown fibers and/or the polypropylene composition, to an article comprising the melt-blown fibers and/or the melt-blown web as well as to the use of the polypropylene composition for improving the relation between pressure drop and hydrohead of a melt-blown web and for improving the thermo-mechanical properties of a melt-blown web in machine direction (MD) and transverse direction (TD).

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyethylene molding composition having a multimodal molar mass distribution particularly suitable for blow molding films having a thickness in the range from 8 to 200 ?m. The molding composition has a density at a temperature of 23° C. in the range from 0.953 to 0.960 g/cm3 and an MFR190/5 of the final product after extrusion in the range from 0.10 to 0.50 dg/min. The composition comprises from 30 to 60% by weight of a first ethylene polymer fraction made of a homopolymer A having a first molecular weight, from 22 to 40% by weight of a second ethylene polymer fraction made of a further homopolymer or first copolymer B of ethylene and at least one first comonomer from the group of olefins having from 4 to 8 carbon atoms, the first copolymer B having a second molecular weight higher than the first molecular weight, and from 10 to 30% by weight of a third ethylene polymer fraction made of a second copolymer C having a third molecular weight higher than the second molecular weight.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multi-base material adaptivity pulling removal type binder product, a binder compositon and an assembly. The binder product contains an acrylic acid copolymer, a flexibilizer, tackifying resin and an isocyanate curing agent. The binder product comprises a binder layer formed by curing at least a part of the binder composition. The assembly is formed by bonding the binder layer. The binder can be used for firmly bonding various base materials, comprising both high surface energy base materials and low surface energy base materials; meanwhile, the binder can be pulled and removed from the base materials at a large angle. The binder is particularly suitable for the fields of smartphones, tablet computers and a newly developing electronic market.

Abstract: Methods for making multi-piece golf balls comprising at least one component made of ethylene-propylene diene copolymer (EPDM) rubber and the resulting balls are provided. The multi-piece golf ball includes a cover, preferably a dual-cover having inner and outer cover layers. The outer cover is preferably made of a liquid rubber composition based on liquid EPDM rubber. In one version, the ball sub-assembly is dipped in a bath containing liquid EPDM rubber to form the outer cover. In another version, a casting method is used and the liquid EPDM rubber is dispensed into mold cavities to form the outer cover. The inner core of the ball may be made of polybutadiene rubber and the outer core layer may be made of EPDM rubber. The resulting golf ball has high resiliency, a soft feel, and good weatherability.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising a plurality of composite particles and an elastomer is provided. A composite comprising a conductive polymer and a clay particle are also provided. Use of each in various applications and methods of preparing each are also provided.

Abstract: Heterophasic propylene copolymer for retortability, said copolymer has a comonomer content in the range of 1.5 to 14.0 mol-%; a melting temperature in the range of 140 to 15° C. and a xylene cold soluble (XCS) fraction in the range of 10.0 to below 30.0 wt.-%.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first composition, wherein the first composition comprises a first ethylene-based polymer and a second ethylene-based polymer, and wherein the first composition has a high load melt index (I21) less than 17, a density greater than, or equal to, 0.952 g/cm3, a molecular weight distribution MWD (conv), defined as the ratio of the weight average molecular weight to the number average molecular weight (Mw (conv)/Mn (conv)), greater than, or equal to, 11; and a viscosity ratio, ?(0.01 s?1)/?(100 s?1) at 190° C., greater than, or equal to, 60.

Abstract: Propylene homopolymers having a melt flow index in the range from 3.0 dg/min to 8.0 dg/min can be particularly suited for high-tenacity fibers and yarns and nonwovens. The propylene homopolymers can be produced by a process that can include polymerizing propylene in presence of a Ziegler-Natta polymerization catalyst, an aluminum alkyl, hydrogen and an optional external donor.

Abstract: Free radically crosslinked, electrically conductive compositions exhibiting a highly stable volume resistivity comprise an olefin multiblock copolymer (OBC) and a conductive filler, e.g., a conductive carbon black. These compositions exhibit a highly stable volume resistivity relative to a composition similar in essentially all aspects save that the OBC is replaced with a conventional polyethylene of similar density and melt index.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a continuous solution polymerization process where ethylene interpolymer products having an improved color index; for example, products having higher whiteness (Whiteness Index (WI)) and lower yellowness (Yellowness Index (YI)). Product color was improved by adjusting selected solution polymerization reaction conditions. The disclosed ethylene interpolymer products have improved color relative to comparative polyethylene compositions.

Abstract: A crosslinked metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene copolymer having a higher molecular weight (HMW) component and lower molecular weight (LMW) component wherein the HMW component is present in an amount of from about 10 wt. % to about 30 wt. % and wherein the LMW component is present in an amount of from about 70 wt. % to about 90 wt. %.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a continuous solution three reactor polymerization process. Process solvent, ethylene, optional comonomers, optional hydrogen and a single site catalyst system are injected into a first and second reactor configured in parallel to one another. A third reactor receives effluent from the first reactor, the second reactor, or a combination of the first and second reactors. Fresh monomer is feed to the third reactor for further polymerization and to give a final polyethylene product.