Abstract: The present invention relates to a rubber modified thermoplastic resin composition comprising a discontinuous elastomeric phase dispersed in a rigid thermoplastic phase, wherein at least a portion of the rigid thermoplastic phase is grafted to the elastomeric phase, which is prepared by a method comprising the steps of: (a) polymerizing a mixture of monomers in a first stage in the presence of the elastomeric phase, at least one of which monomers is selected from the group consisting of vinyl aromatic monomers and at least one of which monomers is selected from the group consisting of monoethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomers, followed by (b) polymerizing one or more monomers in at least one subsequent stage in the presence of the elastomeric phase from (a), wherein the one or more monomers comprise at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of (C1-C12)alkyl- and aryl-(meth)acrylate monomers. The method is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an additive for improving the cold flow properties of vegetable or animal fuel oil. The additive comprises A) a copolymer of ethylene and 8–21 mol % of at least one acrylic or vinyl ester having a C1–C18-alkyl radical and B) a comb polymer of at least one C8–C16-alkyl ester of an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid and at least one C10–C20-olefin, wherein the sum Q Q = ? i ? w 1 ? i · n 1 ? i + ? j ? w 2 ? j · n 2 ? j ?of the molar averages of the carbon chain distributions in the alkyl side chains of the olefins (monomer 1) and the fatty alcohols (monomer 2) is from 23 to 27. In Q, w1 and w2 are the molar proportions of the individual chain lengths in the comb polymer from the different monomers 1 and 2, and n1 and n2 are the side chain carbon atom lengths, excluding comb polymer bonded carbon atoms of monomer 1, and the running variables i and j are the individual side chain lengths in the particular monomer groups.

Abstract: An organic anti-reflective polymer which prevents back reflection of lower film layers and eliminates standing wave that is occurred by a thickness change of photoresist and light, in a process for fabricating ultrafine patterns that use photoresist for lithography by using 193 nm ArF and its preparation method. More particularly, the organic anti-reflective polymer of the present invention is useful for fabricating ultrafine patterns of 64M, 256M, 1G, and 4G DRAM semiconductor devices. A composition containing such organic anti-reflective polymer, an anti-reflective coating layer made therefrom and a preparation method thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable unsaturated resin composition, which has less odor characteristics and high safety and is also superior in thin film coating characteristics in a coating film. The curable unsaturated resin composition contains a polymerizable unsaturated resin (A) having two or more polymerizable unsaturated double bonds in a molecule, a hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate (B), and an unsaturated compound (C) having one or more cyclohexene rings and two or more allyl ether groups in a molecule, which is liquid at normal temperature.

Abstract: The impact-resistant thermoplastic compositions comprising (A) a rigid thermoplastic methacrylic polymer or copolymer matrix P containing mostly methyl methacrylate units, (B) at least one impact-modifying additive and (C) at least one elastomer copolymer which contains grafting sites, at least on pendant chains, and is obtained from at least one vinylaromatic monomer (C1) and from at one monomer chosen from the monomers (C2): C1-C15 linear or branched alkyl acrylates, C1-C4 alkoxyalkyl acrylates and aralkyl acrylates, dienes (C3) and ethylenically unsaturated monomers (C4) having one or more pendant initiating functional groups, the said copolymer (C) being grafted by thermoplastic polymer groups P and being dispersed in the matrix (A) in the form of nodules, which can be called “particles”, from 10 nm to 500 nm in size and able to have a droplet, capsule-type monoinclusion and/or salami-type multi-inclusion morphology.

Abstract: A medical pressure sensitive adhesive based on polyacrylates and neutral polyamine salts is characterized in that it has a pressure-sensitive adhesive matrix of two polymer components A and B, with polymer component A being a polyacrylate pressure-sensitive adhesive containing carboxyl groups, the carboxyl groups of which are neutralized; the polymer component B being a neutral polyamine salt obtained by reacting a polyacrylate copolymer containing amino groups with an acid, with the polymer component B being dispersed in the polymer component A, and the two components forming a two-phase system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a styrene-based polymer having the steps of continuously feeding raw materials into one end of two or more polymerization vessels connected in series; polymerizing a styrenic monomer in the coexistence of a (meth)acrylate ester monomer by using an organic radical generating agent as an initiator by a mass or solution polymerization method of continuous process; and continuously taking out a product from another end of the polymerization vessels, wherein polymerization conditions are controlled in ranges specified by the following items (a) and (b): (a) a composition of monomers to be fed is 60 to 97% by weight of a styrenic monomer(s) and 3 to 40% by weight of a (meth)acrylate ester monomer(s); and (b) a concentration of the (meth)acrylate ester monomer(s) at any part of the polymerization vessels exceeds 1% by weight based on total monomers at any time during the polymerization.

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: Disclosed is a product and process for a substantially halogen-free thermoplastic elastomer. The thermoplastic elastomer can be incorporated into a decorative surface covering as a binder with the addition of an optional filler. The substantially halogen-free thermoplastic comprises the combination of a dynamically vulcanized blend of epoxidized natural rubber (ENR), ionomers and a diluent polymer such as ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). The combination produces a pliable and flexible flooring product.

Abstract: This invention relates to a low-density polyethylene composition useful for coating polar substrates. This invention particularly relates to a low-density polyethylene composition useful for coating metal foils, wherein the composition comprises an ethylene/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer having a low acid content.

Abstract: Extrusion processability of non-fluorinated melt-processable polymers is improved by introducing a fluoropolymer process aid by means whereby the weight average particle size of the fluoropolymer is greater than 2 microns as it reaches the extruder die entrance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a double-sided pressure sensitive adhesive foam tape. In certain embodiments the foam tape does not require the use of a release liner. Elimination of the release liner reduces the cost of the tape and also avoids problems associated with damage to the liner during traditional tape manufacturing from exposure to e-beam radiation.

Abstract: This invention provides a transparent, paramagnetic polymer composition in which a polymer is completed with sufficient rare earth ions, particularly ions selected from ions in the group of elements 64-69, to provide a polymer with a magnetic mass susceptibility greater than 20×10?6 emu/g measured at 298° K. This invention provides optically responsive devices that employ these transparent, paramagnetic polymers as an element that is responsive to a magnetic field and a means for providing magnetic field. This invention provides transparent labels or markings employing these transparent, paramagnetic polymers.

Abstract: A process for making a textured coating on a substrate and compositions for such coatings are disclosed wherein coating mixtures comprising un-expanded micro-capsules and a plastisol or other suitable resins are applied to the substrate and subsequently heat treated to expand the micro-capsules within the coating. The expanded micro-capsules create an aesthetically pleasing surface texture in the coating while retaining the desired wear-resistant properties of the coating.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials containing the following ingredients with regard to components A-F: A) 5-70 wt. % of at least one graft copolymer A) consisting of a rubber elastic base with a glass transition temperature below 0° and a grafted overlay made of a styrene compound and acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile or mixture thereof in addition to, optionally, other monoethylenically unsaturated monomers, B) 29-90 wt. % of a hard copolymer made of at least one styrene compound, acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile or mixtures thereof and, optionally, other monoethylenically unsaturated monomers, C) 0-5 wt. % of at least one three-block copolymer X-Y-X with a middle block Y propylenoxide units and terminal block X made of ethyleneoxide units, D) 0.01-5 wt. % of at least one butylated reaction product of cresol with dicyclopentadiene, E) 0.01-5 wt. % of at least one thiocarboxylic acid ester, F) 0.01-5 wt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a double-sided pressure sensitive adhesive foam tape. In certain embodiments the foam tape does not require the use of a release liner. Elimination of the release liner reduces the cost of the tape and also avoids problems associated with damage to the liner during traditional tape manufacturing from exposure to e-beam radiation.

Abstract: An impact strength modifier comprises an acrylic rubber graft copolymer (I) obtained by graft-polymerizing a polyalkyl (meth)acrylate composite rubber (A) with a vinyl monomer (B), and a compound (II) which has a sulfonic acid group or a sulfuric acid group and also has two or more benzene ring skeletons, or a salt thereof. The polyalkyl (meth)acrylate composite rubber (A) contains two or more acrylic rubber components each having a different glass transition temperature, and the respective acrylic rubber components have 20% by weight or less of a monomer having two or more unsaturated bonds in a molecule. The compound (II) preferably has two or more benzene ring skeletons, and a particle size distribution of the polyalkyl (meth)acrylate composite rubber (A) is preferably a polydisperse distribution in which two or more peaks exist within a specific range.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition based on polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer and on an impact modifier comprising an ethylene/alkyl acrylate copolymer. This composition comprises substantially between 1 and 40% by weight of impact modifier and it may comprise an ethylene-based copolymer taken from the group comprising ethylene/acrylate copolymers, vinyl acetate copolymers, polyethylene obtained by metallocene catalysis or mPE and linear low-density polyethylene or LLDPE. The PP thus modified is useful for manufacturing motor-vehicle parts for example of the bumper or dashboard type, requiring good thermomechanical strength over a wide range of temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous dispersion composition of fluororesin for coating comprising (A) fluororesin particles, (B) a nitrogen-free high boiling point polyol having a boiling point of at least 100° C. and containing at least 2 hydroxyl groups, (C) depolymerizable acrylic resin particles having a decomposition and vaporization temperature within a temperature range of up to the decomposition temperature of said fluororesin particles, (D) a nonionic surfactant, and (E) an aqueous medium, wherein the high boiling point polyol (B) and the depolymerizable acrylic resin particles (C) are respectively contained in an amount of 5 to 18 parts by mass and 5 to 25 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of fluororesin particles (A) and an oxidant and an amine-type solvent are not contained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrogenated carboxylated nitrile-butadiene rubber (HXNBR), which contain molecularly dispersed triphenylphosphine, and which is useful as a cross-linking agent for elastomers, plastics and/or adhesive systems. The present invention also relates to products which are obtainable from the HXNBR having molecularly dispersed triphenylphosphine and elastomer, plastics and/or adhesive systems, a composition containing a HXNBR having molecularly dispersed triphenylphosphine and further non-molecularly dispersed activators, a process for the preparation of the composition as well as the use of HXNBR having molecularly dispersed triphenylphosphine, as an elasticizing agent for elastomer, plastics and/or adhesive systems.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a transparent rubber-modified monovinylidene aromatic resin. The rubber-modified monovinylidene aromatic resin comprises: a dispersed rubber particle (A) and a continuous phase matrix copolymer (B). The surface of the molding has a maximum height difference (&Dgr;Hmax) of less than 3,200 Å, and an average height difference (&Dgr;Have) of less than 2,000 Å when measured with a surface profiler. The average ratios of major diameter to minor diameter of said rubber particles before and after annealing at 120° C. for 40 mins are A1 and A2 respectively, and the ratio of A1/A2 ranges form 1.08 to 2.35.

Abstract: A polymer blend and mono-and multilayer films made therefrom suitable for processing or packaging articles which have an improved combination of properties e.g. such as lower tear strength and higher puncture resistance, or higher puncture resistance at both room temperature in air and at elevated temperatures in contact with water wherein the blend preferably has a first copolymer of ethylene and hexene-1 having a copolymer melting point of 80 to 98° C., preferably of 80 to 92° C.; a second copolymer of ethylene and at least one &agr;-olefin having a copolymer melting point of 115 to 128° C.; and a third copolymer of ethylene and a vinyl ester or alkyl acrylate and having a melting point of 60 to 110° C., and a process for making such films, especially shrink films having at least 40% shrink at 90° C. in at least one direction.

Abstract: Described are melt-processable block copolymers and compositions, embodiments of which may be useful in applications such as pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) or heat-activatable adhesive, comprising polymeric end block and polymeric B block, wherein end block comprises copolymer and the B block comprises homopolymer or copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a moulding composition, which includes: a plurality of bead polymers dispersed in at least one matrix polymer; wherein the bead polymers: have an average particle size of 5 to 40 &mgr;m, and have a refractive index nD at 20° C. which is different from a refractive index nD at 20° C. of said matrix polymer; and wherein the bead polymers are prepared by a process, which includes: contacting: at least one polymerizable mix which includes at least 50% by weight of at least one (meth)acrylate monomer, at least one aluminum compound, and an aqueous phase, to prepare a mixture; dispersing the mixture at a shear rate ≧103 s−1 to form a dispersion, wherein the dispersion is stabilized by the aluminum compound; and polymerizing to produce the bead polymers having an average particle size of 5 to 40 &mgr;m.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a reaction product (RP) which is functionalized by groups containing halogen or sulfonyl chloride by reaction of at least one free-radically polymerizable monomer, at least one compound of the formula (I), at least one free-radical initiator and at least one free-radically polymerizable monomer containing halogen or sulfonyl chloride groups under free-radical conditions, and to a reaction product (RP) which can be prepared by the process of the present invention and to the use of the reaction product (RP) as macroinitiator for the preparation of graft copolymers. Furthermore the invention relates to a process for preparing graft copolymers by reaction of the reaction product (RP) with at least one suitable monomer and to graft copolymers which can be prepared by the process of the present invention and also to the use of the graft copolymers of the present invention.

Abstract: An acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising 5 to 75 parts by weight of an adherent polymer (a) comprising (meth)acrylic ester component units as principal structural units and having a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 or more; 5 to 40 parts by weight of a tackifier resin (b) comprising (meth)acrylic ester component units as principal structural units and having a weight average molecular weight of 20,000 or less; and 20 to 90 parts by weight of monomers (c) whose principal component is a (meth)acrylic ester, wherein substantially no solvent is contained is provided. Further, a pressure sensitive adhesive tape having a pressure sensitive adhesive layer superimposed on a support surface is provided by coating the support surface with the above acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition, which contain a partial polymerizate, and carrying out a polymerization reaction on the support surface.

Abstract: We have developed a process and product which provide thermoplastic articles featuring a permanent outer surface which has selectively varied chemical functionality while maintaining the inherent mechanical properties of the base fiber.

Abstract: A polymer blend and mono-and multilayer films made therefrom having an improved combination of properties such as high shrinkage values and high puncture resistance wherein the blend has a first copolymer of ethylene and octene-1 having a copolymer melting point of from 55 to 95° C., preferably of from 80 to 92° C.; a second copolymer of ethylene and at least a &agr;-olefin having a copolymer melting point of from 115 to 128° C.; and a third copolymer of ethylene and a vinyl ester or alkyl acrylate and having a melting point of from 60 to 110° C., and a process for making such films, which preferably have at least 45% shrinkage at 90° C. in at least one direction.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polymer selected from a polyolefin, a polyamide or mixture thereof, in admixture with an acrylic polymer additive, wherein: the shear viscosity of the composition is less than the shear viscosity of the same composition not containing the acrylic polymer; or, the extensional viscosity of the composition is less than the extensional viscosity of the same composition not containing the acrylic polymer additive; or, both of the shear viscosity and extensional viscosity of the composition is less than the shear viscosity and extensional viscosity of the same composition not containing the acrylic polymer addictive,when measured at an identical applied specific shear rate in the range of 5000 s−1 to 500 s−1 under substantially the same conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel positive-working chemical-amplification photoresist composition capable of giving an extremely finely patterned resist layer in the manufacturing process of semiconductor devices. The photoresist composition comprises: (A) 100 parts by weight of a copolymeric resin consisting of from 50 to 85% by moles of (a) hydroxyl group-containing styrene units, from 15 to 35% by moles of (b) styrene units and from 2 to 20% by moles of (c) acrylate or methacrylate ester units each having a solubility-reducing group capable of being eliminated in the presence of an acid; and (B) from 1 to 20 parts by weight of a radiation-sensitive acid-generating agent which is an onium salt containing a fluoroalkyl sulfonate ion having 3 to 10 carbon atoms as the anion such as bis(4-tert-butylphenyl) iodonium nonafluorobutane sulfonate.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic compositions comprising: −40 to 97 parts of a thermoplastic polymer (M) forming a matrix, chosen from polyamides, polyamide block copolymers, fluoro polymers, polycarbonate, styrene resins, PMMA, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), copolymers containing polyester blocks and polyether blocks, polycarbonate-polyester alloys, polyketones, PVC and ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymers (EVOH), −60 to 3 parts of (B) comprising: either an ethylene-alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymer (B1), the alkyl having at least 5 carbon atoms, which copolymer (B1) carries a functional group or a blend of an ethylene-alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymer (B2), the alkyl having at least 5 carbon atoms, which copolymer (B2) does not carry a functional group, and of an impact modifier which carries a functional group.

Abstract: A polymer that is useful for separating plasmid DNA from cell lysates can be dispersed throughout the pores of a porous matrix, forming a chromatographic sorbent.

Abstract: A primer useful in the preparation of an anti-fouling surface contains (I) a copolymer formed from acrylates, free carboxyl group containing monomer and an aromatic sulfonic acid or salt, an acrylic polymeric resin and a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: A chemical amplification positive resist composition comprising a polymeric mixture of a polyhydroxystyrene derivative having a Mw of 1000-500,000 and a copolymer of hydroxystyrene and (meth)acrylate having a Mw of 1000-500,000, as a base resin, has improved dry etching resistance, high sensitivity, high resolution, and process adaptability, and is suppressed in the slimming of pattern films after development with aqueous base.

Abstract: An impact modifier comprising a rubber-modified resin having a toluene-insoluble matter content of at least 70% by weight obtained by conducting polymerization of a vinyl monomer in the presence of acrylic rubber particles, during which polymer particles are agglomerated to enhance the particle size. The impact modifier provides thermoplastic resin compositions having an excellent impact resistance by the incorporation thereof into various thermoplastic resins.

Abstract: A process is provided to produce an aqueous composition. The process comprises shearing a mixture to produce a mini-emulsion and polymerizing said mini-emulsion in the presence of an initiator to produce the aqueous composition; wherein said mixture comprises at least one tackifier, at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, at least one surfactant, and water. The aqueous composition can be utilized to produced various articles including, but not limited to, adhesives, coatings, and laminates.

Abstract: There is provided a resin composition comprising; (A) from 1 to 99% by weight of a copolymer, which comprises an ethylene unit and an &agr;-olefin unit of 3 to 12 carbon atoms, and satisfies the specific requirements (A-1) to (A-4), and (B) from 99 to 1% by weight of a copolymer, which comprises an ethylene unit and a unit of a compound having a carbon-carbon double bond and an oxygen atom, and satisfies the specific requirements (B-1) and (B-2).

Abstract: Process for producing an elastomer substrate web, comprising the following process steps: a) feeding in a polymer mixture, in particular into a mixer, b) conveying the ready-prepared polymer mixture to a calender, comprising at least two rollers, c) forming the polymer mixture out in the calender into a web, d) applying an auxiliary substrate in web form by means of a pressure-exerting roller, which is in contact with the last forming calender roller, for receiving the web, and e) if appropriate, cooling, crosslinking and/or winding up the web located on the auxiliary substrate.

Abstract: Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device in which recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20° C.) to provide prints that possess high quality images, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature storage stability and flexibility, offset and pick resistance, adhesion, and other desired properties are disclosed to comprise: (a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and (b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more hybrid polymers. Components other than those listed above may be included in the ink compositions to achieve specific printer, substrate, or end use requirements.

Abstract: Cross-linked block copolymers are disclosed which have drug retention properties, comprising hard and soft segments, with cross-linking between the soft segments. The block copolymers can be based upon (meth)acrylic monomers, and some possess adhesive properties.

Abstract: Infra-red absorbing polymers useful in imageable products and the lithographic printing field comprise infra-red absorbing groups carried as pendent groups on a polymer backbone. Certain infra-red absorbing groups may also act to insolublize the polymer in a developer, until it is imagewise exposed to infra-red radiation. The resulting heat renders the polymer soluble in the developer. Imageable products employing the infra-red absorbing polymers may include positive working lithographic printing plates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of synthetic fibers from a melt mixture of fiber forming matrix polymers, wherein at least one second amorphous additive polymer, which is immiscible with the fiber forming matrix polymer, is added to the fiber forming matrix polymers in a quantity of 0.05-5 wt % (with reference to the total weight of fiber forming matrix polymer and the additive copolymer). The additive polymer is obtained by multiple initiation. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to the synthetic fibers produced by the method.

Abstract: An exterior finishing composition is provided containing a polymer which includes hydrophobic monomers as polymerized units, and a rheology modifier. The exterior finishing composition is useful as a basecoat and as a topcoat in multilayered exterior wall systems. Also provided is a method of coating a vertical surface with the exterior finishing composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns thermoplastic impact-resistant compositions comprising (A) a thermoplastic methacrylic polymer of copolymer (P) including for the major part methyl methacrylate units, (B) at least an impact resistance enhancing additive and at least a grafted elastomeric polymer (C) bearing thermoplastic methacrylic (co)polymer groups (P) grafted at least in pendant position on an elastomeric copolymer (C°), said elastomeric copolymer (C°) being obtained from (i) at least a vinylaromatic monomer (C1), (ii) at least a monomer (C2) selected among the C1-C15 linear or branched alkyl acrylates, alkoxyalkyl acrylates wherein the alkyl group(s) have 1 to 4 carbon atoms and aralkyl acrylates wherein the alkyl group(s) has/have 1 to 15 carbon atoms and/or at least a diene monomer (C3) and (iii) optionally at least an ethylenically unsaturated monomer (C4) with pendant initiator function(s), said monomer(s) (C4) being necessary in the absence of monomer (C3), said grafted elastomeric copolymer (C) being

Abstract: Ammonia-free polymer dispersions containing at least one copolymer which contains, as polymerized monomers, a) from 40 to 80% by weight of at least one ester of acrylic acid with C2-C12-alkanols, b) from 10 to 40% by weight of at least one vinylaromatic monomer and/or at least one ester of methacrylic acid with C1-C4-alkanols, c) from 2 to 15% by weight of at least one monoester of a C2-C10-alkanediol with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, d) not more than 1% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated monomers which have at least one acid group, or salts thereof, e) less than 5% by weight of &agr;,&bgr;-ethylenically unsaturated nitrites and f) less than 1% by weight of amides of &agr;,&bgr;-ethylenically unsaturated mono- and dicarboxylic acids, and the polymer powders or polymer granules obtainable from the polymer dispersion, are used as additives for building materials based on hydraulic binders.

Abstract: Infra-red absorbing polymers useful in imageable products and the lithographic printing field comprise infra-red absorbing groups carried as pendent groups on a polymer backbone. Certain infra-red absorbing groups may also act to insolublize the polymer in a developer, until it is imagewise exposed to infra-red radiation. The resulting heat renders the polymer soluble in the developer. Imageable products employing the infra-red absorbing polymers may include positive working lithographic printing plates.

Abstract: A resin molded article having a contact angle of water of 50 degrees or less on its surface is produced by molding a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin composition containing a polymer having a perfluoroalkyl group of a (meth)acrylate having a perfluoroalkyl group and a (meth)acrylate having a hydrophilic group, or a compound having a perfluoroalkyl group which is obtained by reacting an epoxy compound having a perfluoroalkyl group with a polyalkylene oxide having a terminal hydroxyl group, and heating the molded article. The molded article has a hydrophilic surface and improved stain-proofing properties.

Abstract: This invention provides a graft modified polypropylene polymer which does not contain halogens, is excellent in certain properties such as solubility and can add good adhesiveness and coating ability to crystalline propylene polymer base materials, and a composition containing the same; and in particular, it provides a propylene polymer which contains a propylene polymer main chain having a stereo-block structure containing an isotactic block and a side chain containing a carboxylic acid group, an acid anhydride group or a carboxylic acid ester group, wherein when it is dissolved in toluene to a concentration of 10% by weight at 25° C., the insoluble matter is 1% by weight or less based on the total polymer, and a composition containing the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesion promoting agent which includes a graft copolymer formed by a halogenated polyolefin polymer with at least one reactive functionality and a substantially saturated hydrocarbon polymer having more than one reactive functionality. At least one reactive functionality of the saturated hydrocarbon polymer is reactive with the reactive functionality of the halogenated polyolefin to form the graft copolymer of the invention.

Abstract: An expanded cellular ethylenic polymer product is provided from an irradiated, noncross-linked linear ethylenic polymer. Linear ethylenic polymers can be irradiated at ambient conditions sufficient to introduce branching in the polymer in the absence of detectable cross-linking as indicated by the absence of gels. The irradiated linear ethylenic polymer is compatible with highly branched low density polyethylene and, when mixed therewith, produces a resin having a single broad based melting temperature range as determined by direct scanning calorimetry, which indicates that the polymers in the mixture have similar crystallization behavior suitable for producing low density foams by extrusion foaming. The linear polymers can be obtained from recycled shrink wrap film. Low densities of from 0.7 to less than 4 pcf can be achieved. The foams typically have improved tear resistance as compared to previous products prepared from low density polyethylene, at comparable low densities.