Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vulcanizable rubber composition comprising at least one diene based elastomer and an in-situ resin, the in-situ resin comprising a methylene acceptor and a methylene donor, wherein one of the methylene acceptor and methylene donor is microencapsulated.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions and methods of making and using such compositions are provided. The compositions incorporate a first polymeric component that is at least one high density polyethylene and a second polymeric component that is at least one polymer including propylene-derived units having a heat of fusion of less than 75 J/g wherein the propylene-derived units have an isotactic triad fraction of about 65% to about 99%. The polymeric compositions are found to have desirable environmental stress crack resistance properties and impact resistance properties. The polymeric compositions are useful in a variety of applications such as molded containers and extruded pipes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition for moisture absorbing film comprising polyethylene resin and polyacrylic acid partial sodium salt (PAPSS) or attapulgite synthesized acrylic amide (ATPGAA) as a moisture absorbent, moisture absorbing film for packaging, and a method for manufacturing film, and the present invention also relates to a resin composition for seasoned laver packaging film to be used for maintaining the high quality of the merchandize with good taste and tissue dryness.

Abstract: A composition of matter particularly well suited for use as a peelable seal layer is described. The composition comprises from about 50 to about 85 percent by weight of a first polymer and from 15 to 50 percent of a second polymer. The first polymer is a propylene based polymer characterized by having a melting point of at least 125° C. together with a Comonomer Composition Distribution Breadth (“CCDB”) less than 2. The second polymer is characterized by having an interfacial adhesion with the first polymer of less than 1 lb/inch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a film structure comprising an outer layer, a core and an inner layer (or sealant layer). The outer layer comprises a polyolefinic material having a Vicat softening temperature of 85° C. or greater, and a total crystallinity in the range of 25 to 45%. The core comprises a linear low density polyethylene having a density of 0.925 g/cm3 or less, and a melt index of 4.0 g/10 min or less. The inner layer comprises linear low density polyethylene having a density of from 0.865 to 0.926 g/cm3 and a melt index of less than 4.0 g/10 minutes. The films of the present invention have less than 25% of polyethylenes having a density of 0.930 g/cm3 or greater. Further, the films of the present invention can be characterized by the substantial absence of polyamide, polyester, ethylene vinyl acetate, ionomers, polyvinyl chloride, and/or cyclic olefin polymers.

Abstract: The invention describes a composition comprising, in the form of aqueous dispersion, A) for every 100 parts by weight of a, or of a plurality of, (meth)acrylate polymer(s); B) from 1-400 parts by weight of a, or of a plurality of, (meth)acrylate polymer(s), which contain(s) a compound of the formula (I) copolymerized, where the (meth)acrylate polymer(s) B) differ from the (meth)acrylate polymers specified in A), where these are obtainable by emulsion polymerization of a mixture comprising a) from 0.1 to 99.9 percent by weight of at least one compound of the formula (I), preferably of a benzophenone (meth)acrylate, in which the definitions of the moieties are those given in the description; and b) from 99.9 to 0.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a foaming vinyl chloride resin composition having excellent foaming properties and providing a foam molded product with an excellent appearance by enhancing the melt strength of the vinyl chloride resin composition. A processability improver for foam molding according to the present invention includes a (meth)acrylic polymer powder with a weight average molecular weight of 2,000,000 to 7,000,000, wherein the (meth)acrylic polymer powder includes 1 to 20% by weight of a (meth)acrylic polymer (A) with a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 300,000, and 80 to 99% by weight of a (meth)acrylic polymer (B) with a weight average molecular weight of 2,000,000 to 7,000,000.

Abstract: A molded polyethylene component that comprises polyethylene having a melt flow index of about 3.5 g/10 min or greater as measured by ASTM D1238 at 190° C./21.5 kg weight and having an ash content of about 500 ppm or less may be useful biomedical devices, including kits and methods relating thereto.

Abstract: A waterborne coating composition contains a film forming binder dispersed in an aqueous carrier; wherein the binder is an admixture including (A) about 40-60% by weight of an acrylic silane polymer derived from a monomer blend including alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers and at least one silane containing alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer; and (B) about 60-40% by weight of a polyurethane/acrylic hybrid dispersion. The composition is useful for plastic and metal substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, containing: 100 parts by mass of an acrylic polymer (A) which contains a vinylic monomer having a nitrogen atom in a skeleton thereof as a monomer unit and does not substantially contain a monomer containing a carboxyl group; 1-70 parts by mass of a (meth)acrylic polymer (B) having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 or greater and less than 30,000; and 1-50 parts by mass of a hydrogenated tackifying resin (C), and an optical acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive tape including a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing the optical acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a polymeric film comprising one or more polyolefins and one or more acrylic polymers, wherein the weight ratio of said acrylic polymers to said polyolefins is from 0.02:1 to 5:1, wherein each said polyolefin comprises polymerized units of one or more functional monomers, wherein the amount of said polyolefins in said polymeric film is more than 30% by weight, based on the weight of said polymeric film, and wherein said acrylic polymers comprise polymerized units of one or more hydrogen-bondable monomers.

Abstract: An ethylenically unsaturated prepolymer comprising an ending X which reacts by condensation being a hydroxyl and/or amine or free isocyanate group and optionally an ending X? having ethylenic unsaturation, the prepolymer being the reaction product of a first component A comprising a mixture of i) a first ethylenically unsaturated resin carrying specific hydroxyl and/or amine reactive endings, and/or ii) optionally a second resin different from resin i), being an ethylenically unsaturated hydroxylated resin and/or a hydroxylated and/or aminated saturated resin, and/or iii) optionally a third reactive saturated resin, iv) optionally an unsaturated monoalcohol up to 30% in equivalents of the OH+NH2 total, and a second component B comprising a polyisocyanate with a functionality equal to 2 or greater than 2, A and B being in proportions to effectively avoid any gelling by crosslinking.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic elastomer composition that will provide little load on the environment and has superior mechanical characteristics, the composition being obtained by melt-kneading 10 to 90 parts of ethylene-?-olefin based copolymer rubber (A), 1 to 50 parts of non-petroleum source-derived thermoplastic resin (B), 1 to 50 parts of modified propylene-based copolymer (C), 1 to 50 parts of propylene-based polymer (D), 0.001 to 5 parts of crosslinking agent (E), and 0 to 50 parts of mineral oil-based softening agent (F), wherein the amounts of components (A), (B), (C), (D), and (F) are amounts in weight calculated where the combined amount of components (A), (B), (C), (D) and (F) is considered to be 100 parts by weight, and the amount of component (E) is an amount in weight calculated where the combined amount of components (A), (B), (C), (D), and (F) is considered to be 100 parts by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a binding agent comprising a mixture of a carboxylic acid vinyl ethylene ester copolymer (A) and a polyolefin (B) containing a functional monomer (X), the mass ratio B/(A+B) being between 0.05 and 1. Said binder has very good adhesion properties for adhering to a number of supports in photovoltaic modules, in addition to satisfactory transparency and electrical resistivity properties for the advantageous use of the binder in said module.

Abstract: Provided is a molding composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, (A) 50.0% by weight to 99.5% by weight of at least one (co)polymer which is a homopolymer or copolymer of at least 80% by weight of methyl methacrylate, (B) 0.5% by weight to 50.0% by weight of at least one copolymer obtained by polymerization of a monomer, and (C) at least one low molecular weight (meth)acrylate (co)polymer having a solution viscosity in chloroform at 25° C. (ISO 1628—part 6) of less than or equal to 55 ml/g.

Abstract: Object: To provide adhesive resin compositions improved in heat resistance without deteriorations in adhesive strength and flexibility. Solution: An adhesive resin composition comprises 30 to 98 wt % of an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (a) and 70 to 2 wt % of a propylene resin composition (P) described below (wherein the total of the component (a) and the component (P) is 100 wt %). The propylene resin composition (P) comprises 60 to 0 wt % of a propylene polymer (b) having a melting point of 120 to 170° C. and a melt flow rate of 0.1 to 500 g/10 min, and 40 to 100 wt % of a propylene polymer (c) having a melting point of less than 120° C. or showing no melting points and having a melt flow rate of 0.1 to 500 g/10 min (wherein the total of the component (b) and the component (c) is 100 wt %).

Abstract: The present invention provides a weather resistant thermoplastic resin with low gloss and a method of preparing the same. The thermoplastic resin of the present invention comprises a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester-based polymer (A) and a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester-based oligomeric prepolymer (B), and an aromatic vinyl-cyanide vinyl based copolymer (C), wherein the (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester-based polymer (A) and the (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester-based oligomeric prepolymer (B) form a network-shaped disperse phase and the aromatic vinyl-cyanide vinyl based copolymer (C) forms a continuous phase.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyolefin-based composite resin spherical particle that gives a coating film having a matte appearance, a soft feeling, and excellent scratch resistance by being used for a coating material. The present invention also provides a coating composition containing the polyolefin-based composite resin spherical particle and a coating resin, and a coated article obtained by applying the coating composition to a substrate. The invention relates to a polyolefin-based composite resin spherical particle, which is a spherical particle obtained by mixing 100 parts by mass of a polyolefin-based resin, 40 to 1,500 parts by mass of water, and 3 to 30 parts by mass of an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of 4,000 to 30,000 to prepare a mixture, emulsifying the mixture at a temperature of the highest melting point of the polyolefin-based resin or higher, and cooling the mixture from a temperature at least 25° C.

Abstract: A polyolefin compound including: A) at least one thermoplastic olefin copolymer including the reaction product of olefin 1 and olefin 2, wherein: olefin 1 is a C2 based olefin and olefin 2 is a C3 to C8 ?-olefin or olefin 1 is a C3 based olefin and olefin 2 is a C4 to C8 ?-olefin; B) at least one functional polymer, the functional polymer content in the polyolefin compound being between 1 and 75 weight percent of the combined components A and B; wherein the thermoplastic olefin copolymer and the functional polymer form a co-continuous phase; wherein: a) an 12 melt index of the polyolefin compound is from about 1 to about 15 as measured using ASTM D 1238; b) a Shore A hardness of the polyolefin compound is from about 55 to about 100 as measured using ASTM D2240; c) a flexural modulus of the polyolefin compound is from about 0.8 to about 30 kpsi as measured using ASTM D790.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition is described comprising unfunctionalized (e.g. polyisobutylene) synthetic rubber and an acrylic polymer having functionalized polyisobutylene polymer bonded to the acrylic polymer. In some embodiments, the functionalized polyisobutylene polymer has a first functional group hydrogen bonded with a second functional group present in the acrylic polymer backbone. In other embodiments, the functionalized polyisobutylene polymer is covalently bonded to the acrylic polymer backbone. Also described are adhesive articles, such as a tape, methods of adhesively bonding, and methods of making a pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: Provided is a resin mixture, comprising: polyolefin (A); a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (B); and an acid modified olefin-vinyl carboxylate copolymer (C), wherein the acid modified olefin-vinyl carboxylate copolymer (C) has an olefin content of from 50 to 95 mol %, and a difference between an ethylene content of the saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (B) and the olefin content of the acid modified olefin-vinyl carboxylate copolymer (C) is within a range of from 20 to 70 mol %. This enables to provide a resin mixture that contains polyolefin and an EVOH, and even in continuous melt molding over a long period of time, has a less amount of screw buildup of a degraded material and also is reduced in generation of fish-eyes, cords, and streaks in a molded product obtained therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises (A) a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester-based polymer forming a network-shaped disperse phase; and (B) an aromatic vinyl-cyanide vinyl based copolymer forming a continuous phase. The thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention can have an excellent low gloss characteristics while maintaining basic physical properties of a weather resistance, impact strength, thermal resistance, and delamination characteristics.

Abstract: Label facestock and label assemblies utilizing the facestock are described. The label facestock includes impact copolymer polypropylene (ICP). The label facestock is also axially oriented.

Abstract: A solar cell encapsulant used the resin component containing an ethylene.?-olefin copolymer and a copolymer of ethylene-a functional group-containing monomer, having good productivity, superior transparency, and also superior modulus of elasticity in tension, heat resistance, adhesive property and steam transmittance resistance, and the solar cell module using the same. It is provided by the solar cell encapsulant, characterized by using a resin composition comprising a component (A) and a component (B), satisfying the following formula (x), as resin components, or the like: (a1) a density of 0.860 to 0.920 g/cm3 ?480×[d]+425?[CM]??480×[d]+433??Expression (x) (wherein [d] represents density of the component (A); and [CM] represents comonomer content (mol %) of the component (B)).

Abstract: An adhesive film comprising a substrate and an adhesive layer on said substrate, said adhesive layer comprising: (A) a carboxyl group-containing (meth)acrylate polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 25 C or lower, said carboxyl group-containing (meth)acrylate polymer having a percent number of repeating units of 4.0 to 25% based on the total number of repeating units of the (meth)acrylate polymer; and (B) an amino group-containing (meth)acrylate polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 75 C or higher, said amino group-containing (meth)acrylate polymer having a percent number of amino group-containing repeating units of 3.5 to 15% based on the total number of repeating units of the (meth)acrylate polymer, wherein the ratio by weight of said component (A) to said component (B) is from 62:38 to 75:25.

Abstract: Rubber composition based on at least one diene elastomer, a polymer filler as reinforcing filler, a coupling agent providing the bond between the polymer filler and the elastomer. The polymer filler comprises nanoparticles of non-aromatic vinnyl polymer (“NAVP”) bearing a function Z of formula ?Si—X, X representing a hydroxyl or hydrolysable group. The NAVP is in particular a copolymer of methyl methacrylate, trimethoxysilylpropyl methacrylate and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, in the form of nanobeads the diameter of which is between 10 and 100 nm.

Abstract: The present invention is a drying composition comprising spherical beads and a stable aqueous dispersion of polymer particles and also a dried composition of the spherical beads and a polymer film. The composition is useful as a wall repair formulation.

Abstract: The propylene-based polymer composition includes a specific amount of a propylene-based polymer (A) having a syndiotactic pentad fraction (rrrr fraction) of 85% or more and containing 90 to 100 mol % of a structural unit derived from propylene; a specific amount of a propylene-based copolymer (B) containing 40 to 89 mol % of a structural unit derived from propylene and 11 to 60 mol % of a structural unit derived from an ?-olefin and satisfying a specific equation of intrinsic viscosity [?] and MFR; and specific amount(s) of at least one polymer of an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer (C), a styrene-based elastomer (D), a propylene/ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (E) and an isotactic propylene-based polymer (F), and optionally an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (G) and/or an ethylene-based polymer (H).

Abstract: Cable layer comprising a propylene polymer composition comprising (a) a polypropylene (A) (b) an elastomeric copolymer (E) comprising units derived from propylene and ethylene and/or C4 to C20 ?-olefin and (c) a polar ethylene polymer (C) wherein the cable layer and/or the propylene polymer composition has a gel content of equal or more than 0.20 wt.-%.

Abstract: An antistatic article having an antistatic layer disposed on a substrate is disclosed herein. The antistatic layer is formed from a cationic copolymer, a non-cationic (meth)acrylic polymer, and a crosslinking agent. The cationic copolymer consists essentially of a cationic monomer, a hydrophobic monomer, a crosslinkable monomer, and an optional nitrogen-containing monomer. The substrate may comprise an optical film such as a multilayer optical film. Methods for making the antistatic article and display devices containing the antistatic article are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition for PDP front filters includes 100 parts by weight of a high molecular weight acrylic polymer A having a COOH or OH group, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 400,000 to less than 800,000, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of not more than 5 and a glass transition temperature (Tg-A) of ?40 to ?10° C., and 5 to 20 parts by weight of a low molecular weight acrylic polymer B having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 10,000 to 50,000, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of not more than 5 and a glass transition temperature (Tg-B) of 40 to 120° C.; and is crosslinked to a gel fraction of 50 to 90% and has a 90° peel strength of 5 to 15 N/25 mm. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition does not cause bonding failures such as lifting even when exposed to thermal cycles.

Abstract: This invention focuses on improving mechanical properties without deteriorating flame retardancy in peroxide cross-linked and radiation cross-linked thermosetting clean flame retardant compositions. Optimal mechanical properties can be obtained by modifying the ratios of MAGNIFIN H10A/Ultracarb LH 15X in peroxide crosslinked or radiation crosslinked clean flame retardant composition. Higher tensile strength can be obtained by higher MAGNIFIN H10A content, and higher elongation at break can be obtained by higher Ultracarb LH 15X content. The invented compositions show excellent mechanical properties, flame retardancy, thermal properties, electrical properties and process ability for meeting the stringent specifications of wire and cable industry. Composition is made of 100 parts by weight of resin (polyolefin or 100 parts by weight of polyolefin/EPDM), 90-150 parts by weight of MAGNIFIN H10A/Ultracarb LH 15X as main flame retardants, 1-20 parts by weight of auxiliary secondary flame retardant agents and 0.2-1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plasticization modifying agent for polyvinyl chloride processing and preparation method and use thereof, and it belongs to the field of modifying agent for polyvinyl chloride processing. Said modifying agent is a polymer obtained from monomer composition consisting of 60 to 100 parts by weight of alkyl methacrylate and 0 to 40 parts by weight of alkyl acrylate with total weight of 100 parts, the intrinsic viscosity of the polymer is higher than 7.5. The invention also provides the preparation method of said high viscosity coefficient modifying agent. The invention breaks through the localization and misapprehension in the art, said plasticization modifying agent can effectively improve finish degree of polyvinyl chloride rheological block, enhance plasticization property of polyvinyl chloride. The polymer can be widely used for modification of polyvinyl chloride or composite material containing polyvinyl chloride.

Abstract: Provided is a method for increasing the melt flow of a composition comprising a mixture of high molecular weight carboxylate functionalized ethylene copolymers (Mw between 80,000 and 500,000 Da) with low molecular weight carboxylate functionalized ethylene copolymers (Mw between 2,000 and 30,000 Da), wherein the carboxylic acid groups are at least partially neutralized to form salts containing zinc cations. The method comprises melt mixing the composition with ionomers containing cations other than zinc. Also disclosed are trimodal compositions comprising high molecular weight terpolymers, high molecular weight dipolymers and low molecular weight dipolymers wherein the carboxylic acid groups are at least partially neutralized to salts containing zinc cations and non-zinc cations. The compositions are used in films, multilayer structures and other articles of manufacture.

Abstract: A multilayer optical body is disclosed. The optical body includes an optical film including polyester, a first skin layer is disposed on at least one side of the polyester optical film, and a strippable skin layer is disposed on the first skin layer. The first skin layer includes a mixture of a polyacrylate and a second polymer. Methods of making such optical bodies are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing a pressure-sensitive adhesive with good initial tack and good adhesion at low temperature. Generally, the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprises (1) a carboxylic group-containing (meth)acrylic tacky polymer having a weight average molecular weight of less than 800,000 and a glass transition temperature of ?100° C. to ?30° C., and (2) an amino group-containing (meth)acrylic non-tacky polymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 30,000 to 100,000 and a glass transition temperature of 20° C. to 90° C. The amino group-containing (meth)acrylic non-tacky polymer (2) is present in an amount of no less than 1 parts by mass and less than 20 parts by mass on a basis of 100 parts by mass of said carboxylic group-containing (meth)acrylic tacky polymer (1).

Abstract: The invention provides a chewing gum base containing a homogeneous composition in solid form comprising a) from 50 to 90% by weight of polyvinyl acetate and b) from 10 to 50% by weight of vinyl acetate-vinyl laurate copolymer, the weight percentage based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical film comprising: a blended resin including 1) an acrylic copolymer resin containing an alkyl methacrylate monomer and a (metha) acrylic monomer containing an alicyclic or an aromatic ring, 2) a copolymer resin containing an alkyl methacrylate monomer, an aromatic vinyl monomer, and an acid anhydride monomer, and 3) a resin containing an aromatic or an alicyclic ring in the main chain of a polymer. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the optical film, and a liquid crystal display device comprising the optical film. The optical film according to the present invention is excellent in heat resistance, optical transparency, mechanical strength, durability, and the like.

Abstract: A polymer composition and articles made therefrom are provided. The composition includes: (a) Component A having (i) at least 50 wt % ethylene moieties; and (ii) up to 50 wt % of a C3 to C20 comonomer moieties, a density of about 0.860 to about 0.965 g/cm3, a melt index of about 0.1 to about 10.0 g/10 min and a branching index of about 0.96 to about 1.0; and (b) Component B having: (i) at least 65 wt % ethylene moieties; and (ii) up to 35 wt % of a C3 to C20 comonomer moieties, the wt % s based upon total the total weight of Component B, a density of about 0.905 to about 0.945 g/cm3, a melt index (MI) of about 0.1 to about 10.0 g/10 min, and a branching index (g?) of about 0.7 to about 0.95. Films made using the polymer composition exhibit excellent toughness and processability.

Abstract: A method of making a styrenic composition having a high melt strength including combining a styrenic monomer and a second monomer to form a combined mixture and subjecting the combined mixture to polymerization to obtain a styrenic co-polymer, wherein the second monomer comprises a hydroxyl functional group and wherein the styrenic composition has a greater melt strength than that of general purpose polystyrene.

Abstract: Resin compositions of the invention contain an olefin polymer wax having higher heat resistance than achieved heretofore, high compatibility with resins and excellent mold-releasing properties. A resin composition (X) of the invention is obtained by blending a resin (A) having a melting point Tm of not less than 200° C. and an olefin polymer wax component (B), the olefin polymer wax component (B) including a cyclic olefin polymer wax (B-1) having structural units (a) and (b) described below, the cyclic olefin polymer wax (B-1) containing the structural units (b) at 0.05 to 50 mol % based on all the structural units in the polymer; (a) units derived from ethylene (b) units derived from a cyclic olefin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a film and a method for the production thereof, wherein a starting film web comprising at least one layer having a polypropylene content of at least 45% by weight and a polyethylene content in the same layer or in a further layer is produced, the starting film web is heated to the molten state of the polyethylene, yet to below the molten state of the polypropylene and the heated starting film web is passed through a cooled roller nip.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising A) a first polymer comprising (a) hydrophobized nanoparticle; (b) C1 to C18, straight, branched, or cyclic alkyl(meth)acrylate; (c) N-methylol(meth)acrylamide or a monomer of formula (I) R—(OCH2CH2)a—O—C(O)—C(R1)?CH2??(I) ?wherein R is hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, or —C(O)—C(R1)?CH2, and R1 is H or —CH3; said first polymer in contact with B) a second polymer comprising (d) a fluorinated monomer of formula (II) Rf1-L-X—C(O)—C(R)?CH2??(II) ?wherein Rf1 is a monovalent, partially or fully fluorinated, linear or branched, alkyl radical having 2 to about 100 carbon atoms; optionally interrupted by 1 to about 50 oxygen atoms; wherein the ratio of carbon atoms to oxygen atoms is at least 2:1 and no oxygen atoms are bonded to each other; L is a bond or a linear or branched divalent linking group having 1 to about 20 carbon atoms, said linking group optionally interrupted by 1 to about 4 hetero-radicals selected from the group consisting of —O—, —NR6—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, and —N(R6)

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Insulation layer for cables, a composition and a process thereof, showing improved stress whitening resistance by maintaining good mechanical and electrical properties and being environmental friendly.

Abstract: A single-layered acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed of an acrylic pressure-sensitive composition. The acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition contains an acrylic polymer (A) and a (meth)acrylic polymer (B) having glass transition temperature (Tg) such that Tg?45° C. and a mass average molecular weight (Mw) is such that 1500?Mw?4000.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transparent thermoplastic resin composition which may comprise (A) about 1 to about 100 parts by weight of an ultra-high molecular weight branched acrylic copolymer resin; (B) about 0 to about 99 parts by weight of an acrylic resin; and (C) about 0 to about 40 parts by weight of an acrylic impact modifier, based on 100 parts by weight of (A) and (B). The ultra-high molecular branched acrylic copolymer resin (A) may be prepared by polymerizing a monomer mixture comprising (a1) about 50 to about 99.899% by weight of a mono-functional monomer, (a2) about 0.1 to about 40% by weight of a (meth)acrylic monomer having a flexible segment represented following Chemical Formula 1, and (a3) about 0.001 to about 10% by weight of a branch-inducing monomer. The thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention can have improved transparency, scratch resistance, flowability, and impact strength.

Abstract: Compositions comprising from about 30% to about 95% of one or more RF-active functionalized ethylene copolymers and one or more propylene based plastomers are described. When formed into films or thin layers, the films exhibit a combination of low noise properties and good RF weldability characteristics. Also described are multilayer assemblies using such films and various articles incorporating such. Also described are methods of determining minimum thicknesses of an RF weldable layer in a multilayer film using the compositions.

Abstract: A multi-layered membrane comprising a first layer that is substantially white in color; and a second layer including ground thermoset rubber.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive composition having adhesion properties, high-speed curing properties and moisture resistance. Also disclosed is an adhesion method. Specifically disclosed is a composition which comprises: a first preparation comprising (A) a nitrile-butadiene rubber, (B) a (meth)acrylic composition, (C) a compound having an enal structure, and (F) a radical polymerization initiator; and a second preparation comprising (A) the nitrile-butadiene rubber, (B) the (meth)acrylic composition, (D) a compound having an amine structure, and (E) a compound containing copper. Also disclosed is a composition which comprises: a first preparation comprising (A) a nitrile-butadiene rubber, (B) a (meth)acrylic composition, (D) a compound having an amine structure, and (F) a radical polymerization initiator; and a second preparation comprising (A) the nitrile-butadiene rubber, (B) the (meth)acrylic composition, (C) a compound having an enal structure, and (E) a compound containing copper.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-dispersed acrylic PSA composition suitable for forming a PSA sheet. The PSA composition contains 0.5 to 15 parts by weight of an acrylic copolymer (polymer H) with a Tg of 30° C. to 120° C. in relation to 100 parts by weight of an acrylic copolymer (polymer L) with a Tg of ?70° C. to ?50° C. The polymer L is obtained by polymerization of a monomer starting material comprising 60 wt % or more of an alkyl (meth)acrylate with a C8-C12 alkyl group; and 0.5 to 10 wt % of a radical polymerizable monomer with a carboxyl group.