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—, —SO

Abstract: A section of polymeric sheet material includes a quantity of primary polymer and a plurality of particles of at least one non-primary polymer. A plastic card formed from the section of polymeric sheet material and a method of manufacturing polymeric sheet material are also included.

Abstract: A shrink film comprises a skin layer and a base layer. The skin layer may comprise polystyrene or modified polyester. The base layer may comprise alpha-olefin/cyclic-olefin copolymer or alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer. The film has a free shrink at 100° C. of at least about 10%. The film is useful for shrink sleeve applications.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition useful as an impact modifier for polyamide compositions. In one embodiment, impact modifiers of the present invention are ethylene maleic anhydride copolymers having at least 3% maleic anhydride functionality. Compositions comprising copolymers of ethylene and maleic anhydride or its functional equivalents and ethylene copolymers with polar comonomers are disclosed. The compositions provide miscible blends and exhibit improved properties, such as increased temperature resistance and mechanical strength, compared to pure ethylene copolymers with polar comonomers.

Abstract: A denture adhesive article, comprising a denture adhesive component and a viscosity index improver, wherein the denture adhesive article is preformed.

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: The invention relates to an impact modified acrylic sheet composition having a bimodal distribution of impact modifier particle sizes. The composition provides an optimal balance of impact performance and appearance after melt processing.

Abstract: Interpolymer resin particles comprised of 20% to 60% by weight of uncross-linked polyolefin e.g. polyethylene, polypropylene, and from 40% to 80% by weight based on the weight of the particles of a vinyl aromatic monomer, e.g. styrene, that is polymerized in a suspension process to form an interpenetrating network of polyolefin with polymerized vinyl aromatic monomer particles and having a gel content of 0 to 1.5% by weight based on the weight of the particles for improved processability in end-use applications and improved ESCR properties. The interpolymer resin particles have a VICAT softening temperature from about 90° C. to about 115° C., and a melt index from 0.2 to 35.0 g/10 minutes (Condition G). The particles can be mixed with a blowing agent to form extruded foam articles, such as foam board, and can be used in extrusion, injection molding, rotomolding, and thermoforming processes to form a layer, e.g.

Abstract: High-temperature-curing reactive compositions based on natural and/or synthetic elastomers containing olefinic double bonds, and on vulcanizing agents, are described, which contain at least one liquid polyene having a molecular weight between 400 and 80,000 and at least one liquid polybutadiene having a narrow molecular weight distribution and a microstructure of 10 to 20% vinyl-1,2 double bonds, 50 to 60% trans-1,4 double bonds, and 25 to 35% cis-1,4 double bonds in the molecule. These compositions furthermore contain a vulcanizing system of sulfur and accelerators and/or, if applicable, quinone oximes. These compositions are suitable for use as a single-component adhesive, sealant, or coating compound in automobile manufacture, with high tensile shear strength and high impact peel strength even, in particular, at low temperatures.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, implantable or insertable medical devices are provided that contain at least one covalently crosslinked polymeric region, which contains at least one block copolymer comprising at least one low Tg block and at least one high Tg block.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, implantable or insertable medical devices are provided that contain at least one covalently crosslinked polymeric region, which contains at least one block copolymer comprising at least one low Tg block and at least one high Tg block.

Abstract: The invention relates to an acrylic adhesive composition, more particularly, to an adhesive composition which: specifies the contents of a (meth)acrylic ester-based monomer and an aromatic group-containing monomer of an acrylic copolymer as a composition having little or no difference of birefringence; has excellent durability; and can reduce light leakage due to flexure by mixing a crosslinkable functional group-containing acrylic copolymer (A) and an acrylic copolymer (B) which does not contain the crosslinkable functional group, in a ratio of 1:9 to 5:5.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a hyperbranched compound and a polymer prepared from reactants comprising at least one (meth)acrylate monomer, and dental filling compositions comprising a hyperbranched compound.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an acidic polymer compound and a (meth)acrylic copolymer prepared from reactants comprising at least one aliphatic, aromatic, or aralkyl (meth)acrylate monomer and at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a polar group or a siloxane group, and dental filling compositions comprising the composition, and methods of using the compositions

Abstract: Disclosed are high frequency-active blends comprising (a) copolymers of ethylene and maleic anhydride or its functional equivalents and (b) ethylene copolymers with polar comonomers such as ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene/alkyl(meth)acrylate copolymers and ethylene/(meth)acrylate/carbon monoxide terpolymers; and films, powders, multilayer structures, and articles prepared therefrom.

Abstract: A composition having gas-barrier properties, which can produce a resin film having gas-barrier properties under high humidity conditions and high abrasion resistance, and a coating film formed by thermally treating a film-like product of the composition having gas-barrier properties and a method for producing the same are provided. A composition having gas-barrier properties, comprising a water-soluble polymer having hydroxyl group (A), a water-soluble polymer having carboxyl group (B), a metal alkoxide and/or a hydrolysis condensate thereof (C), and an esterification catalyst (E), such that the weight ratio of the component (A) and the component (B) is 97/3 to 3/97, and the component (C) is contained in an amount ranging from 1 part by weight to 400 parts by weight, while the component (E) is contained in an amount ranging from 0.

Abstract: Disclosed are films obtained from blends of ethylene copolymers with organic acid salt-modified potassium ionomeric copolymers. The films of the present invention can be welded using RF energy.

Abstract: A method of preparing a thermoplastic vulcanizate, the method comprising continuously dynamically vulcanizing a rubber within a blend with a thermoplastic resin, where the dynamic vulcanization is effected with a cure system that includes a free-radical cure agent, and a coagent-wetted carrier where the coagent-wetted carrier includes a multi-functional acrylate coagent, a multi-functional methacrylate coagent, or both a multi-functional acrylate and multi-functional methacrylate coagent.

Abstract: A foamable crosslinkable composition particularly useful as a foamed adhesive or coating.

Abstract: A dielectric weldable material includes a blend of at least two components including an inert polymer and an elastomeric polar polymer. A method of forming a bond includes providing a substrate having a first end and a second end, wherein the substrate includes a blend of at least two components including an inert polymer and an elastomeric polar polymer. The method further includes bonding the first end and second end of the substrate with high frequency electromagnetic energy.

Abstract: A method of modifying the rheology of a thermoplastic resin that includes the steps of providing a thermoplastic resin and blending interpolymer resin particles with the thermoplastic resin. The interpolymer resin contains a styrenic polymer intercalated within a polyolefin, such that the thermoplastic resin is present as a continuous phase and the interpolymer resin is present as a dispersed phase. The method provides a rheology modified thermoplastic resin with improved physical characteristics.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a thermoplastic resin composition capable of improving impact resistance and surface gloss of a molded article, and a molded article thereof. A thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention is comprising 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (a) and 0.5 to 30 parts by weight of a core-shell polymer composition (b), wherein the core-shell polymer composition (b) is obtained by polymerizing the shell-constituting components in the presence of a core obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture (100% by weight in total) of 70% to 99.95% by weight of an alkyl acrylate having an alkyl group of 2 to 18 carbon atoms, 0.05% to 10% by weight of a polyfunctional monomer, and 0% to 20% by weight of a monomer copolymerizable with the alkyl acrylate and the polyfunctional monomer, and the polyfunctional monomers contains at least a compound having a plurality of same radically polymerizable functional groups in the molecule thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least two incompatible thermoplastic polymers and at least one compatibilizer, to a method of preparing this composition, and to the use of said composition for the manufacture of thermoplastic articles or semi-finished products having, in particular, improved mechanical properties. A composition according to the invention is such that said polymeric compatibilizer includes at least two groups of polar and apolar units compatible with the respectively polymers, and it is characterized in that it comprises the product of a hot compounding reaction, in the presence of a crosslinking system, of said compatibilizer in the crosslinkable state with said thermoplastic polymers, in such a way that only said compatibilizer is crosslinked in said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, a polarizing plate and a liquid crystal display device, using the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition having optimal stress releasing property which comprises an optically compensated acrylic copolymer (A) containing a cross-linkable functional group, an optically compensated acrylic copolymer (B) containing no cross-linkable functional group, and a multi-functional cross-linking agent (C). A polarizing plate and a liquid crystal display device comprising the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition meets with major properties such as adhesion endurance reliability, with effectively providing optical compensation effect and stress release effect, and has an effect of improving a light leakage phenomenon.

Abstract: A Polyacrylate having an at least bimodal molecular weight distribution is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are a synthetic resin composition for use as building materials such as window frames, as well as a product manufactured using the same. More particularly, the synthetic resin composition comprises a tetrapolymer of acrylic rubber-styrene monomer-butadiene rubber-vinyl cyanide monomer and a styrene-vinyl cyanide copolymer having a high molecular weight and a high degree of dispersion. Unlike products manufactured using prior polyvinyl chloride (PVC), building material such as window frames manufactured using the synthetic resin composition are recyclable, and thus can contribute to a reduction in the generation of hormone-disrupting chemical dioxin, which is released in the burning thereof. Also, the resin composition can be manufactured into products having excellent properties of weather resistance and colorability without using environmental pollutants such as cadmium stearate or lead stearate, which are used as thermal stabilizers.

Abstract: By further incorporating a reductant into a composition including an oxyalkylene polymer prepared by polymerization in the presence of a cobalt-containing double metal cyanide complex catalyst; and an acrylic polymer prepared by radical polymerization in the presence of a mercapto group-containing compound, a resin composition in which excessive coloration is prevented and that is suitably used for an adhesive or the like is prepared.

Abstract: A rubbery polymer comprising: (a) butyl acrylate or a mixture of butyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, (b) at least one member selected from the group consisting of methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, methyl acrylate, and ethyl acrylate, (c) acrylonitrile, (d) styrene, (e) a half ester maleate soap, and (f) a crosslinking agent selected from allyl methacrylate, and mixtures of allyl methacrylate with glycidyl methacrylate, trimethylolpropanetrimethyl acrylate, dicyclopentenyloxyethyl methacrylate and divinylbenzene.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polyolefin-based thermoplastic polymer composition, in which an acrylate copolymer phase obtained by absorbing an alkyl acrylate monomer, an alkyl methacrylate monomer, a polar group-containing acrylate monomer and a polymerization initiator into a polyolefin matrix and then polymerizing the monomers is dispersed in a polyolefin phase. The thermoplastic polymer composition has excellent surface polarity leading to excellent paint adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyolefin-based resin composition for the calendering process which can be directly printed without applying an adhesive since the surface printability is improved. The present invention provides a polyolefin-based resin composition for the calendering process comprising: 3 to 95 weight percent, based on total weight of said polyolefin-based resin composition, of a high impact polyolefin resin; 1 to 50 weight percent, based on total weight of said polyolefin-based resin composition, of an acrylate functional polymer; 1 to 30 weight percent, based on total weight of said polyolefin-based resin composition, of a polyolefin-based thermoplastic elastomer; 1 to 50 weight percent, based on total weight of said polyolefin-based resin composition, of a mineral filler; and 0.1 to 5.0 weight percent, based on total weight of said polyolefin-based resin composition, of a lubricant.

Abstract: A method for melt-processing a polymer of a monovinyl aromatic compound, such as styrene, is disclosed. The method may include heating a polymer of a monovinyl aromatic compound volumetrically with microwave energy, wherein the polymer of a monovinyl aromatic compound includes: a discontinuous rubber phase; and a continuous poly(monovinyl aromatic) phase comprising up to 49 weight percent of at least one of an acrylate comonomer and a vinyl cyanide comonomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bone cements and, more particularly, to acrylic-based orthopedic bone cements, their use in spinal applications, and methods for making the same. An embodiment of the present invention provides a method of grafting PMMA brushes on cross-linked PMMA nanospheres comprising at least one of the following steps: performing a hydrolysis reaction of surface methyl ester groups of said cross-linked PMMA nanospheres to form surface carboxylic acid groups of said cross-linked PMMA nanospheres; forming a 2-aminoethyl acrylate compound; coupling said surface carboxylic acid groups of said cross-linked PMMA nanospheres with said 2-aminoethyl acrylate compound to form a coupled compound with an initiating site; and grafting said PMMA brushes onto said initiating site.

Abstract: Adhesive composition for bonding and filling large assemblies, including a mixture of about 5 percent to about 75 percent by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, about 0.5 percent to about 35 percent by weight of a polyester resin or vinyl ester resin, and about 20 percent to about 80 percent by weight of an alkyl acrylate or methacrylate monomer.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided, which comprises: an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (A); and a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (B) having an ethylene content of not less than 70 mol %, wherein the component (B) is present in a proportion of 1 to 30 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the component (A). Where the resin composition is used in combination with a scrap laminate including a polyolefin resin layer and an EVOH layer for recycling the scrap laminate, die build-up is suppressed, and a product formed from the resulting recycled material is excellent in appearance and substantially free from coloration.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide an adhesive film or sheet for protecting the surfaces of articles having proper initial adhesive force, sufficiently suppressing an increase in the adhesive force after aged, maintaining a suitable adhesive force in a proper range despite of being subjected to thermal hysteresis to some extent or even after preserved for extended periods of time and, as desired, being capable of imparting a high degree of transparency to the adhesive film or sheet. [Means for Solution] An adhesive film or sheet comprising a mixed resin of an ethylene/unsaturated ester copolymer resin (A) and a highly crystalline ethylene or propylene polymer or copolymer resin (B) having a melting point of not lower than 115° C.

Abstract: Propylene polymer composition comprising a polypropylene (A), an elastomeric copolymer (B) of ethylene and at least one ?-olefin comonomer selected form the group consisting of propylene, 1-butene, 1-pentene, 1-hexene, 1-heptene and 1-octene, and an ethylene C2 to C8 alkyl acrylate copolymer (C) wherein the composition has a strain hardening SH3.0/2.5 (at a Hencky strain rate of 3 s?1) of at least 0.5.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous-based fluoropolymer coating that is especially useful for use over flat or low-slope flexible surfaces, and more specifically for flat or low-slope roofing. The coating can be factory or field applied. The coating offers the advantages of improved durability, lower dirt pick-up, stain resistance, water repellency, increased solar reflectivity duration, and mildew resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for an anti-glare film that includes a binder resin; and an organic particle which is included in an amount of 1 to 30 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the binder resin and in which concave 1 and convex patterns are formed on a surface thereof, and an anti-glare film that is manufactured by using the same. Accordingly, the storage stability of a particle that is included in an anti-glare film for high resolution is improved to increase the durability and a lifespan of products, a glare phenomenon that is caused by incident light and recognized by an user is prevented, and image clarity and contrast ratio that is realized by using an image display device are improved.

Abstract: Methods for adhesive bonding are disclosed. The methods includes contacting a substrate with an activator composition which includes a reactive solvent, such as methyl ethyl ketone or acrylic-based monomers, and a reducing agent, such that the treated substrate has a working time of greater than about four weeks, and contacting the substrate with adhesive compositions to result in adhesive bonding.

Abstract: A shape memory polymeric material has a glass transition temperature, Tg, exceeding room temperature and exhibits rubber modulus and elasticity derived substantially from physical crosslinks is prepared by blending components including one crystalline polymer and two amorphous polymers. Methods of preparing the polymeric materials and uses of the polymeric materials, for example, as smart medical devices, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Adhesive composition for bonding and filling large assemblies, including a mixture of about 5 percent to about 75 percent by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, about 0.5 percent to about 35 percent by weight of a polyester resin or vinyl ester resin, and about 20 percent to about 80 percent by weight of an alkyl acrylate or methacrylate monomer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a film for surface protection having at least one base layer and a surface layer for removably adhering to a substrate comprising at least 40 wt % of an elastomeric propylene-based polymer with a heat of fusion derived from isotactic propylene type crystallinity as determined by DSC of less than 40 J/g and optionally an ethylene-based polymer in the form of an ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer having a density of less than 0.91 g/cm3 and/or an ethylene-vinyl ester copolymer having from 5 to 60 wt % of the ester derived units and/or optionally less than 40 wt % of a propylene based polymer having a heat of fusion of greater than 70 J/g. The films have good initial tack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to core/shell vinyl polymers wherein an at least partially crosslinked core is formed from a monovinyl monomer and/or a di/tri/ or higher multivinyl monomer wherein the degree of crosslinking in the core ranges from slight to high depending on the ratio of monovinyl and/or di/tri/ or higher multivinyl monomers, and wherein the outer shell is formed from a monovinyl and/or a di/tri/ or higher multi-vinyl monomer that optionally may be crosslinked, and wherein the outer shell has on its surface linear or branched C.sub.3-C.sub.30 alkyl chains formed from substituted vinyl monomers.

Abstract: A clear, impact modified, heat resistant polyvinyl chloride composition is provided comprising (a) at least one polyvinyl halide; (b) at least one clear impact modifier possessing a refractive index which is not more than about 2% above or below the refractive index of the polyvinyl halide; and (c) at least one clear heat modifier comprising a terpolymer obtained by the copolymerization of a vinyl aromatic monomer, an acrylonitrile and an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate, wherein the terpolymer possesses a refractive index which is not more than about 2% above or below the refractive index of the polyvinyl halide and possesses a weight average molecular weight ranging from about 75,000 to about 400,000.

Abstract: Disclosed are adhesive compositions comprising nonfunctionalized base resins and functionalized ethylene copolymers such as ethylene/maleic anhydride (E/MAH) or ethylene/ethyl hydrogen maleate (E/MAME) copolymer, which are synthesized directly in a high pressure autoclave. These adhesive compositions can be applied as self-supporting films or can be co-extruded or extrusion coated onto a substrate. Also disclosed are multilayer structures, films, pipe coatings and building panels comprising these compositions.

Abstract: A block polymer containing, in a block with a Tg of less than 20° C., at least one monomer of formula (I): The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition containing the block polymer in a cosmetically acceptable medium, and also to a cosmetic process for treating keratin materials using the composition, and most particularly to a process for making up the lips.

Abstract: A chlorinated rubber composition which is resistant to various fluids such as transmission fluids comprises a blend of a chlorinated polyethylene elastomer, an ethylene acrylic elastomer and/or polyacrylic rubbers, and optionally a chlorosulfonated polyethylene. The rubber composition has many uses such as a tube and generally contains various additives such as fillers, plasticizers, vulcanizing agents, and the like. A heat resistant rubber composition comprises a blend of a chlorinated polyethylene elastomer, an ethylene-acrylic elastomer and/or polyacrylic rubbers, an ethylene-octene copolymer, and an ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer, and the same can be used as a cover or jacket as on the above chlorinated rubber tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising two structured linear copolymers selected from the group consisting of block copolymers and gradient copolymers, these copolymers being prepared by different controlled polymerization techniques and the difference in the polydispersities of these copolymers, ?(Mw/Mn), being ?0.25. The invention further relates to the production of such blends and to their use as wetting agents and dispersants.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polyester/polycarbonate alloy resin composition that includes: (A) a mixed resin including (A-1) a polycarbonate resin having a weight average molecular weight ranging from about 30,000 to about 200,000 g/mol and (A-2) a polyester resin having an intrinsic viscosity of about 0.85 to about 1.52 dl/g; (B) an acryl-based resin; and (C) an impact-reinforcing agent, and a molded product made using the polyester/polycarbonate alloy resin composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing, in relation to the total weight of said composition, A) between 50.0% by weight and 99.5% by weight of at least one (meth)acrylate (co)polymer and B) between 0.5% by weight and 50.0% by weight of at least one copolymer, obtained by the polymerisation of a monomer mixture consisting of i. between 70% by weight and 92% by weight of a vinyl aromatic monomer and ii. between 8% by weight and 30% by weight of acryl nitrile or methacryl nitrile or mixtures thereof iii. between 0% by weight and 22% by weight of at least one other monomer, the composition having at 50° C. a ?E of less than 0.15, ?E being defined according to the relationship (1): (1) in which ?L*: the modification of the colour co-ordinates L* compared with the colour co-ordinates L* at 23° C., ?a*: the modification of the colour co-ordinates a* compared with the colour co-ordinates a* at 23° C., ?b*: the modification of the colour co-ordinates b* compared to the colour co-ordinates b* at 23° C.