PLASTICS COMPOSITIONS AND SHAPED ARTICLES THEREFROM

... 1487171 Polymer compositions BAKELITE XYLONITE Ltd 12 Sept 1974 [13 June 1973] 28176/73 Heading C3P Compositions for making shaped articles comprise by weight (1) 100 parts of high density ethylene polymer and/or a propylene polymer, (2) 5 to 100 parts of a polymer or copolymer of styrene or a methyl substituted styrene containing at least 50% of styrene and/or methyl styrene, (3) 0À5 to 20 parts of butyl rubber and (4) 0 to 20 parts of an ethylene/vinyl copolymer. The compositions may also contain fillers and pigments and may be made into uni- or biaxially stretched sheets suitable for use as paper substitutes which are free from "ghosting" in lithographic printing processes. Examples describe the preparation of sheets from compositions comprising high density polyethylene, polystyrene, butyl rubber, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate and an amine-type antistatic agent.

PLASTICS COMPOSITION AND A METHOD OF MAKING A STRETCHED ARTICLE THEREFROM

POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION AND PIPE, CONTAINING IN ITS COMPOSITION SUCH COMPOSITION

Plant-derived plastic blend and production method therefor

POLYMER COMPOSITION WITH HIGH FLEXIBILITY AND FLAME RETARDANCY

ПОЛИЭТИЛЕНОВАЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ

Настоящее изобретение относится к композиции линейного бимодального полиэтилена средней плотности для изготовления изделий, способу получения композиции линейного бимодального полиэтилена средней плотности от 0,930 до 0,950 г/см3и изделию. Данная композиция получена сополимеризацией этилена (мономера) и по меньшей мере одного альфа-олефина (С3-С20) (сомономера) со смесью бимодальной каталитической системы и триммирующего раствора в присутствии молекулярного газообразного водорода и инертного конденсирующего агента (ICA) в одном, двух или большем количестве реакторов полимеризации в условиях (со)полимеризации. До смешивания триммирующий раствор состоит из комплекса (тетраметилциклопентадиенил)(н-пропилциклопентадиенил)циркония и инертного жидкого растворителя. Бимодальная каталитическая система состоит, по существу, из молекул активатора, комплекса бис(2-пентаметилфениламидо)этил)амин циркония и комплекса (тетраметилциклопентадиенил)(н-пропилциклопентадиенил)циркония, все из которых расположены ...

THERMOPLASTIC FUEL TANK WITH REDUCED FUEL STEAM MISSIONS

Polymeric film for use in bioprocessing applications

The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a polymeric films suitable for use in a wide variety of applications, including (but not limited to) the formation of bioprocessing containers. Particularly, the disclosed films comprise a first barrier layer comprising polyglycolic acid, polyamide, EVOH, and/or an EVOH blend and a second barrier layer comprising EVOH. The dual barrier layers of the film maintain a high gas barrier under a variety of relative humidity conditions. In addition, the disclosed film is biologically inert and free from film surface-modifying additives such that the film does not inhibit the growth of biological cell cultures.

Heterophasic polypropylene with improved stiffness/impact balance

Heterophasic polypropylene composition with an advantageous, respectively stiffness/impact balance and its use.

ПОЛИЭТИЛЕНОВАЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ

POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION

A bimodal linear polyethylene composition, products made therefrom, methods of making and using same, and articles containing same.

PLASTICS COMPOSITIONS AND SHAPED ARTICLES THEREFROM

HOT FILL PROCESS WITH CLOSURES MADE FROM HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITIONS

High density (density >= 0.950 g/cm3) polyethylene compositions for use in hot fill closures and processes.

Worked bodies

sistemas de catalisadores mistos para a produção de elastômeros multimodais

THERMOPLASTIC FUEL TANK HAVING REDUCED FUEL VAPOR EMISSIONS

The invention can comprise a thermoplastic fuel tank or container having a vapor barrier comprising a cyclodextrin composition. A modified cyclodextrin that is chemically modified with substituents that increase the compatibility of the cyclodextrin material in the fuel container material can be used. The improved fuel container obtains substantial barrier properties from the interaction between the cyclodextrin material in the fuel container materials with the fuel vapor permeant material. The cyclodextrin in the fuel tank walls complexes or entraps fuel vapor that permeates through the materials making up the tank and are held within the tank material preventing the permeant fuel vapor from passing through the tank into the environment. The fuel vapor permeant can comprise a variety of well known materials including aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, oxygenates such as tertiary butyl methyl ether, ethanol, methanol, and other combustible liquid fuel materials.

ETHYLENE INTERPOLYMER PRODUCTS HAVING INTERMEDIATE BRANCHING

This disclosure relates to ethylene interpolymer product having intermediate branching. Intermediate branching was defined as branching that was longer than the branch length due to comonomer and shorter than the entanglement molecular weight (M). Intermediately branched ethylene interpolymer products were produced in a continuous solution polymerization process employing an intermediate branching catalyst formulation. Intermediately branched ethylene interpolymer products were characterized by a Non-Comonomer Index Distribution (NCID), a melt index from 0.3 to 500 dg/minute, a density from 0.858 to 0.965 g/cm, a polydispersity (M/M) from about 2 to about 25 and a CDBIfrom about 10% to about 98%. A method based on triple detection cross fractionation chromatography (3D-CFC) was disclosed to measure NCID. 2. The ethylene interpolymer product of claim 1 , wherein said first ethylene interpolymer is synthesized using a homogenous catalyst formulation and said second ethylene interpolymer is synthesized using an intermediate branching catalyst formulation.3. The ethylene interpolymer product of claim 2 , wherein said homogeneous catalyst formulation is an unbridged single site catalyst formulation and said intermediate branching catalyst formulation is an in-line intermediate branching catalyst formulation or a batch intermediate branching catalyst formulation.4. The ethylene interpolymer product of having a melt index from about 0.3 to about 500 dg/minute and a density from about 0.858 to about 0.965 g/cc; wherein melt index is measured according to ASTM D1238 (2.16 kg load and 190° C.) and density is measured according to ASTM D792.5. The ethylene interpolymer product of having a M/Mfrom about 2 to about 25.6. The ethylene interpolymer product of having a CDBIfrom about 10% to about 98%.7. The ethylene interpolymer product of ; wherein{'sup': '3', '(i) said first ethylene interpolymer has a melt index from about 0.001 to about 1000 dg/minute, a density from about 0. ...

Sealing film suitable for food packaging and preparation method thereof

A sealing film suitable for food packaging is disclosed, which adopts the following solution. The sealing film comprises, in sequence, a PET layer, a VMPET layer and a PE layer from outside to inside, wherein the PE layer comprises 100-110 parts of PE, 15-20 parts of EVA, 15-20 parts of EAA, 55-60 parts of HDPE and 10-15 parts of LLDPE in parts by mass. In this manner, the addition of HDPE and LLDPE into the PE layer is intended to enhance the tensile strength of the sealing film.

composição de polipropileno heterofásico, processo para polimerizar propileno, uso de uma composição de polipropileno heterofásico, e, artigo de película, extrudado, moldado por sopro ou moldado por injeção.

Polyethylene composition and pipe comprising such composition

The invention relates to a pipe comprising polyethylene or a polyethylene composition comprising polyethylene and carbon black, wherein the polyethylene is produced in the presence of a solid catalyst component and a co-catalyst, wherein the solid catalyst component is prepared by a process comprising the steps of: (a) contacting a dehydrated support having hydroxyl groups with a magnesium compound having the general formula MgR ...

Polymeric film for use in bioprocessing applications

The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a polymeric films suitable for use in a wide variety of applications, including (but not limited to) the formation of bioprocessing containers. Particularly, the disclosed films comprise a first barrier layer comprising polyglycolic acid, polyamide, EVOH, and/or an EVOH blend and a second barrier layer comprising EVOH. The dual barrier layers of the film maintain a high gas barrier under a variety of relative humidity conditions. In addition, the disclosed film is biologically inert and free from film surface-modifying additives such that the film does not inhibit the growth of biological cell cultures.

Elastomeric compositions comprising ionomers

PLASTICS COMPOSITION AND A METHOD OF MAKING A STRETCHED ARTICLE THEREFROM

POLYETHYLENE RESIN COMPOSITION FOR INJECTION-MOLDING

Disclosed herein is a resin composition for injection-molding in which an ethylene-based resin is melt-mixed to be excellent in ductile property and impact property, excellent in environmental stress crack resistance, and low in an overall migration, and thus may be widely used as a food and drug container or a stopper. The present invention provides a resin composition for injection-molding formed by melt-mixing 80-90 wt % of a linear low density polyethylene having a melt flow index of 15-30 dg/min (190° C., 2.16 kg) and 10-20 wt % of an ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer resin having a melt flow index of 10-20 wt %.

PROSTHESIS FOR HIP REPLACEMENT WITH POLYETHYLENE HEAD AND ANTI-ROTATIONAL INTRA-PROSTHETIC ASSEMBLY

This invention corresponds to a prosthesis for total or hip resurfacing replacement, which comprises a prosthetic femoral head made of highly cross-linked polyethylene, with a diameter ranging from 38 mm to 64 mm, to articulate with a cup or acetabular component made of metal. When the invention applies to total hip replacement, the polyethylene head includes a metal core, which contains inside the female counterpart (14) to mate with the male counterpart (13) of a Morse taper, located at the upper end of the femoral component. The use of this type of head for total hip replacement, articulated with an ultra-polished acetabular cup, reduces the risk of dislocation, transmits less angular and torque forces to the Morse taper than large metal heads, and avoids the problems related to the metal-metal bearing or with the use of large metal heads with thin polyethylene. When the invention relates to hip resurfacing replacement, the highly cross-linked polyethylene femoral head has a lower polyethylene ...

Heterophasic polypropylene with improved stiffness/impact balance

Heterophasic polypropylene composition with an advantageous, respectively stiffness/impact balance and its use.

PLASTICS COMPOSITIONS AND SHAPED ARTICLES THEREFROM

Plastic-sheathed mercaptosilane wax mixture

PLANT-DERIVED PLASTIC BLEND AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR

Provided are a plant-derived plastic blend and a production method therefor in which high-density polyethylene and polylactic acid are microscopically mixed to improve the mechanical properties of the plant-derived plastic blend. The plant-derived plastic blend comprises 10-90 wt% of plant-derived polyethylene and 10-90 wt% of plant-derived polylactic acid so as to achieve a total of 100 wt%, and additionally comprises 1-20 wt% of a compatibilizing agent. The production method for the plant-derived plastic blend is carried out in a cylinder by applying a shear flow field and a stretching field and melt-kneading raw material containing the plant-derived polyethylene, the plant-derived polylactic acid, and the compatibilizing agent.

POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITIONS AND FILMS COMPRISING THE SAME

PRODUCTS MANUFACTURES WORKED OUT OF PLASTIC

THERMOPLASTISCHER BRENNSTOFFTANK MIT VERRINGERTEN BRENNSTOFFDAMPFEMISSIONEN

Flame- retardant electrical cable

... - 19 A flame-retardant electric cable is disclosed which has a core comprising at least one electric conductor, an electrically insulating coating and an outermost layer made from a substantially 5 thermoplastic, low smoke zero halogen flame-retardant polymer composition comprising: a) a polymeric base made of at least one polyethylene homopolymer or copolymer having a density of 0.94 g/cm 3 at most; b) 60-64% by weight of a metal hydroxide; 10 c) at least 2% by weight of an ammonium coated montmorillonite having average particle dimensions of from 5 to 20 pm; and d) a polysiloxane. Such a cable has improved reaction to fire performances, especially reduced dripping or absence of dripping during burning, which render it 15 compliant with the requirements of the more recent international standards. 10 ..- ... n n n n n n n ...•... - .. . n n n n n n n n n . .. . . .... Fiur 2 ...

MIXED CATALYST SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING MULTIMODAL ELASTOMERS

POLYMERIC FILM FOR USE IN BIOPROCESSING APPLICATIONS

The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a polymeric films suitable for use in a wide variety of applications, including (but not limited to) the formation of bioprocessing containers. Particularly, the disclosed films comprise a first barrier layer comprising polyglycolic acid, polyamide, EVOH, and/or an EVOH blend and a second barrier layer comprising EVOH. The dual barrier layers of the film maintain a high gas barrier under a variety of relative humidity conditions. In addition, the disclosed film is biologically inert and free from film surface-modifying additives such that the film does not inhibit the growth of biological cell cultures.

THERMOFORMABLE FILM

A thermoformable film including a polyethylene composition. The polyethylene composition includes a first polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mnof <2.3, a second polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of less than 75,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mnof <2.3, a third polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of less than 75,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mnof <2.3, and a fourth polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 100,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mnof >2.3, where the first polyethylene has more short chain branching than the second polyethylene or the third polyethylene. The polyethylene composition has a melt flow ratio (I21/I2) of ≤55 and ...

Fiber-reinforced foam particle molded article and production method therefor

The present invention can provide a fiber-reinforced expanded particle molded article having a reinforcing material fused and integrated with the surface of an expanded molded article, wherein the reinforcing material is a fabric or a braided product produced by weaving a linear composite material produced by melting and integrating a thermoplastic fiber comprising a low-melting component fiber and a high-melting component fiber, as two or more threads selected from the group consisting of a warp, a weft and a slant thread, the fiber-reinforced expanded particle molded article exhibiting an excellent reinforcing effect; and a method for economically producing the molded article by in-mold molding with a small number of steps.

composições de polietileno

PLASTIC-SHEATHED MERCAPTOSILANE WAX MIXTURE

Melt-processible, wear resistant polyethylene

太陽電池モジュール用封止材シート

SEALING MATERIAL SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL MODULES

SHAPED PLASTIC MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Rohren und anderen Formkoerpern, mit Ausnahme von Folien aus AEthylen-Propylen-mischpolymerisaten, die nach dem Niederdruckverfahren hergestellt worden sind

Thermoplastic composite with reduced flammability

A POLYMER ADDITIVE POWDER COMPOSITION

Sealing material for the solar cell module;

폴리에틸렌 조성물 및 이러한 조성물을 포함하는 파이프

... 본 발명은 폴리에틸렌, 또는 폴리에틸렌 및 카본 블랙을 포함하는 폴리에틸렌 조성물을 포함하는 파이프에 관한 것이며, 여기서 폴리에틸렌은 고체 촉매 성분 및 공촉매의 존재 하에 제조되며, 고체 촉매 성분은 하기 단계를 포함하는 공정에 의해 제조된다: (a) 히드록실기를 가진 탈수 지지체를 화학식 MgR1R2를 가진 마그네슘 화합물과 접촉시키는 단계로서, 상기 식에서 R1 및 R2는 같거나 다르며, 독립적으로 알킬기, 알켄일기, 알카디엔일기, 아릴기, 알크아릴기, 알켄일아릴기 및 알카디엔일아릴기를 포함하는 군에서 선택되는 단계; (b) 단계 (a)에서 얻어진 생성물을 개질 화합물 (A), (B) 및 (C)와 접촉시키는 단계로서, 여기서 (A)는 카르복실산, 카르복실산 에스테르, 케톤, 할로겐화 아실, 알데히드 및 알코올로 이루어진 군에서 선택되는 하나 이상의 화합물이고; (B)는 화학식 R11f(R12O)gSiXh를 가진 화합물로서, 상기 식에서 f, g 및 h는 각각 0 내지 4의 정수이며, f, g 및 h의 합계는 4와 같고, 단 h가 4와 같은 경우, 개질 화합물 (A)는 알코올이 아니고, Si는 규소 원자이며, O는 산소 원자이고, X는 할로겐화물 원자이며, R11 및 R12는 같거나 다르며, 독립적으로 알킬기, 알켄일기, 알카디엔일기, 아릴기, 알크아릴기, 알켄일아릴기 및 알카디엔일아릴기를 포함하는 군에서 선택되는 화합물이며; (C)는 화학식 (R13O)4M을 가진 화합물로서, 상기 식에서 M은 티탄 원자, 지르코늄 원자 또는 바나듐 원자이고, O는 산소 원자이며, R13은 알킬기, 알켄일기, 알카디엔일기, 아릴기, 알크아릴기, 알켄일아릴기 및 알카디엔일아릴기를 포함하는 군에서 선택되는 화합물인 단계; 및 (c) 단계 (b)에서 얻어지는 생성물을 화학식 TiX4를 가진 할로겐화 티탄 화합물과 접촉시키는 단계로서, 상기 식에서 Ti는 티탄 원자이고, X는 할로겐화물 원자이며, 이로써 폴리에틸렌은 적어도 720,000 g/mol이고 2,500,000 g/mol ...

Polyethylene composition

A bimodal linear polyethylene composition, products made therefrom, methods of making and using same, and articles containing same.

Polymeric film for use in bioprocessing applications

The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a polymeric films suitable for use in a wide variety of applications, including (but not limited to) the formation of bioprocessing containers. Particularly, the disclosed films comprise a first barrier layer comprising polyglycolic acid, polyamide, EVOH, and/or an EVOH blend and a second barrier layer comprising EVOH. The dual barrier layers of the film maintain a high gas barrier under a variety of relative humidity conditions. In addition, the disclosed film is biologically inert and free from film surface-modifying additives such that the film does not inhibit the growth of biological cell cultures.

THERMOPLASTISCHE GEMISCHE UND IHRE VERWENDUNG

THERMOPLASTISCHER BRENNSTOFFTANK MIT VERRINGERTEN BRENNSTOFFDAMPFEMISSIONEN

POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION

PLANT DERIVED PLASTIC BLEND AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Provided are a plant derived plastic blend and a manufacturing method thereof in which high density polyethylene and polylactic acid are microscopically mixed to improve the mechanical properties of the plant derived plastic blend. The plant derived plastic blend comprises 10 wt % or more and 90 wt % or less of a plant derived polyethylene and 10 wt % or more and 90 wt % or less of a plant derived polylactic acid to achieve a total of 100 wt %, and further contains 1 wt % or more and 20 wt % or less of a compatibilizing agent. The manufacturing method of the plant derived plastic blend is carried out in a cylinder by applying a shear flow field and a stretching field and melt-kneading raw material containing the plant derived polyethylene, the polylactic acid and the compatibilizing agent.

태양전지 모듈용 밀봉재 시트

... 본 발명은, 폴리에틸렌계 수지에 전리방사선을 조사하여 얻어지는 밀봉재 시트로서, 높은 투명성, 내열성 및 밀착성을 겸비한 태양전지 모듈용 밀봉재 시트를 제공하는 것. 밀도 0.900g/㎤ 이하의 저밀도 폴리에틸렌을 함유하고, 겔 분율이 0％ 이상 40％ 이하이며, 폴리스티렌 환산에 의한 수 평균 분자량(Mn)에 대한 중량 평균 분자량(Mw)의 비인 분산도(Mw/Mn)가 2.5 이상 3.5 이하인 태양전지 모듈용 밀봉재 시트로 한다.

Heterophasic polypropylene with improved stiffness/impact balance

Heterophasic polypropylene composition with an advantageous, respectively stiffness/impact balance and its use.

POLYMERIC AMINE SYNERGISTS

The present disclosure is drawn to polymeric amine synergists, photo curable inks containing the polymeric amine synergists, and methods of making the photo curable inks. A polymeric amine synergist can include an aminobenzene modified with a polyether chain connecting to the aminobenzene through an amide linkage. 1. A polymeric amine synergist , comprising an aminobenzene modified with a polyether chain connecting to the aminobenzene through an amide linkage.2. The polymeric amine synergist of claim 1 , further comprising an additional aminobenzene moiety connecting to an opposite end of the polyether chain through an amide linkage.4. The polymeric amine synergist of claim 1 , wherein the polyether chain is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol claim 1 , polypropylene glycol claim 1 , and a copolymer of polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol.6. The polymeric amine synergist of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric amine synergist has a molecular weight from about 500 to about 50008. The polymeric amine synergist of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric amine synergist is stable in water at a pH from 7 to 12.9. The polymeric amine synergist of claim 1 , wherein the polyether chain is derived from a polyethyleneoxy polypropyleneoxy chain portion of a polyethyleneoxy polypropyleneoxy amine.10. The polymeric amine synergist of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric amine synergist has a water solubility of at least 0.5 wt %.11. A photo curable ink claim 1 , comprising:a photo reactive binder;a polymeric amine synergist comprising an aminobenzene modified with a polyether chain connecting to the aminobenzene through an amide linkage;a type-II photo initiator;a colorant; anda liquid vehicle including co-solvent and water.12. The photo curable ink of claim 11 , wherein the photo curable ink has a pH from 7 to 12 and the polymeric amine synergist is stable in the photo curable ink.13. The photo curable ink of claim 11 , wherein the polymeric amine synergist does not ...

Melt-processible, wear resistant polyethylene

POLYMER COMPOSITION WITH HIGH FLEXIBILITY AND FLAME RETARDANCY

Plastic-coated mercaptosilane/wax mixture

The plastics-covered mercaptosilane-wax mixture can be used in rubber mixtures.

HETEROPHASIC POLYPROPYLENE WITH IMPROVED STIFFNESS/IMPACT BALANCE

POLYMER COMPOSITION WITH HIGH FLEXIBILITY AND FLAME RETARDANCY

The invention relates to polymer compositions used for preparing conjunction devices. The conjunction devices comprise one or more elements including a static/moving current medium or communication medium; and a halogen-free polymer composition surrounding the element(s). The polymer composition includes a linear very low density polyethylene (VLDPE) composition and one or more polyolefin-elastomers. In addition, the polymer composition includes a flame retardant filler.

Polyethylene resin composition for injection-molding

Disclosed herein is a resin composition for injection-molding in which an ethylene-based resin is melt-mixed to be excellent in ductile property and impact property, excellent in environmental stress crack resistance, and low in an overall migration, and thus may be widely used as a food and drug container or a stopper. The present invention provides a resin composition for injection-molding formed by melt-mixing 80-90 wt % of a linear low density polyethylene having a melt flow index of 15-30 dg/min (190° C., 2.16 kg) and 10-20 wt % of an ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer resin having a melt flow index of 10-20 wt %.

MIXED CATALYST SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING MULTIMODAL ELASTOMERS

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to multimodal elastomers produced by olefin polymerization with a mixed catalyst system, specifically, a constrained geometry catalyst and a biphenyl phenol catalyst. The multimodal elastomers may be incorporated as impact modifiers in thermoplastic olefins.

POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITIONS

According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, polyethylene formulations and modified polyethylene compositions are provided. Embodiments of the polyethylene formulation may include a free radical generator; and a multimodal polyethylene composition. The multimodal polyethylene composition may include a peak in a temperature range of 95° C. to 120° C. in the elution profile via improved comonomer composition distribution (iCCD), wherein a polyethylene fraction area is an area in the elution profile beneath the peak of the polyethylene fraction between 95° C. and 120° C., and wherein the polyethylene fraction area comprises at least 20% of the total area of the elution profile and a molecular weight (Mw) of less than 80,000 g/mol in the temperature range of from 95° C. to 120° C. on an elution profile via iCCD. The modified polyethylene composition may be the reaction product of the free radical generator and the multimodal polyethylene composition.

Polymeric amine synergists

The present disclosure is drawn to polymeric amine synergists, photo curable inks containing the polymeric amine synergists, and methods of making the photo curable inks. A polymeric amine synergist can include an aminobenzene modified with a polyether chain connecting to the aminobenzene through an amide linkage.

PLANT-DERIVED PLASTIC BLEND AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR

Provided are a plant derived plastic blend and a manufacturing method thereof in which high density polyethylene and polylactic acid are microscopically mixed to improve the mechanical properties of the plant derived plastic blend. The plant derived plastic blend comprises 10 wt% or more and 90 wt% or less of a plant derived polyethylene and 10 wt% or more and 90 wt% or less of a plant derived polylactic acid to achieve a total of 100 wt%, and further contains 1 wt% or more and 20 wt% or less of a compatibilizing agent. The manufacturing method of the plant derived plastic blend is carried out in a cylinder by applying a shear flow field and a stretching field and melt-kneading raw material containing the plant derived polyethylene, the polylactic acid and the compatibilizing agent.

초고분자량 폴리에틸렌으로부터의 다공성 물품의 제조 방법

... 평균 분자량이 500,000 g/몰 이상이고 엔탈피가 190 J/g인 초고분자량 폴리에틸렌(UHMWPE) 중합체를 제공한다. UHMWPE 중합체는 하나 이상의 공단량체를 포함할 수 있다. 팽창시켰을 때, 노드 및 피브릴 구조를 갖는 멤브레인을 형성하는 데 UHMWPE 중합체를 사용한다. UHMWPE 멤브레인은 멤브레인의 피브릴과 관련된 흡열온도가 약 150℃이다. 멤브레인은 다공률이 25% 이상이고, 예시적 구체예에서, 다공률은 60% 이상이다. 추가적으로, UHMWPE 멤브레인은 두께가 1 mm 미만이다. UHMWPE 중합체를 윤활제로 처리하는 단계, UHMWPE 중합체의 융점 미만의 온도에서 윤활제 처리된 중합체를 가압 처리하여 테이프를 형성하는 단계, 및 UHMWPE 중합체의 용융 온도 미만의 온도에서 테이프를 팽창하는 단계에 의해 UHMWPE 멤브레인을 형성할 수 있다.

POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION

A bimodal linear polyethylene composition, products made therefrom, methods of making and using same, and articles containing same.

POLYETHYLENE RESIN COMPOSITION FOR INJECTION-MOLDING

Sealing material sheet for solar cell modules

Provided is a sealing material sheet for solar cell modules, which is obtained by irradiating a polyethylene resin with ionizing radiation and has high transparency, heat resistance and adhesion at the same time. This sealing material sheet for solar cell modules contains a low density polyethylene having a density of 0.900 g/cm3 or less, while having a gel fraction of from 0% to 40% (inclusive) and a degree of dispersity (Mw/Mn), which is the ratio of the weight average molecular weight (Mw) to the number average molecular weight (Mn) in terms of polystyrene, of from 2.5 to 3.5 (inclusive).

PE-PLA COMPOSITIONS FOR CAPS AND CLOSURES

A cap or closure may be made of a high density polyethylene and polylactic acid composition. The cap or closure may be made by injection moulding or compression moulding. The cap or closure may be a screw-on cap for carbonated or still drinks.

Heterophasic polypropylene with improved stiffness/impact balance

Plastics-covered mercaptosilane-wax mixture

The invention relates to a plastics-covered mercaptosilane-wax mixture, where the plastic of the plastics covering is selected from the group of polypropylene, polyethylene, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and mixtures of the abovementioned plastics with melting point from 70 to 170 DEG C, and the mercaptosilane-wax mixture comprises at least one mercaptosilane of the general formula I and at least one wax with congealing point from 30 to 160 DEG C. The plastics-covered mercaptosilane-wax mixture can be used in rubber mixtures.

HETEROPHASIC POLYPROPYLENE WITH IMRPOVED STIFFNESS/IMPACT BALANCE

Heterophasic polypropylene composition with an advantageous, respectively stiffness/impact balance and its use.

HIGH-TOUGHNESS AND HIGH-STRENGTH WOOD-PLASTIC COMPOSITES AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

The invention relates to the technical field of composites, in particular to a high-toughness and high-strength wood-plastic composite and a preparation method thereof. The wood-plastic composite is prepared from the following preparation raw materials in parts by mass: 30-50 parts of wood flour, 11-20 parts of high molecular weight polyethylene, 30-52 parts of polypropylene and 2-10 parts of an interface modifier. Polypropylene is used as a main component of a plastic matrix; high molecular weight polyethylene is used as a secondary component of the plastic matrix and has a toughening effect; wood flour is used as a filler to improve the strength of the wood-plastic composite; the interface modifier can improve the interface bonding between the wood flour and the plastic matrix, and all components have a synergistic effect, so that the obtained wood-plastic composite has high toughness and high strength.

Pe-pla compositions for caps and closures

초고분자량 폴리에틸렌으로부터의 다공성 물품의 제조 방법

... 평균 분자량이 500,000 g/몰 이상이고 엔탈피가 190 J/g인 초고분자량 폴리에틸렌(UHMWPE) 중합체를 제공한다. UHMWPE 중합체는 하나 이상의 공단량체를 포함할 수 있다. 팽창시켰을 때, 노드 및 피브릴 구조를 갖는 멤브레인을 형성하는 데 UHMWPE 중합체를 사용한다. UHMWPE 멤브레인은 멤브레인의 피브릴과 관련된 흡열온도가 약 150℃이다. 멤브레인은 다공률이 25% 이상이고, 예시적 구체예에서, 다공률은 60% 이상이다. 추가적으로, UHMWPE 멤브레인은 두께가 1 mm 미만이다. UHMWPE 중합체를 윤활제로 처리하는 단계, UHMWPE 중합체의 융점 미만의 온도에서 윤활제 처리된 중합체를 가압 처리하여 테이프를 형성하는 단계, 및 UHMWPE 중합체의 용융 온도 미만의 온도에서 테이프를 팽창하는 단계에 의해 UHMWPE 멤브레인을 형성할 수 있다.

POLY(ε-DECALACTONE)-POLY(L-LACTIDE) MULTI-ARM STAR-SHAPED THERMOPLASTIC ELASTIC COPOLYMERS

The present invention relates to poly(ε-decalactone)-poly(L-lactide) multi-arm star-shaped thermoplastic elastic copolymers, wherein the thermoplastic elastomer according to the present invention, as a poly(ε-decalactone)-poly(L-lactide) block copolymer, has more excellent thermal properties, mechanical properties and tensile strength than conventional thermoplastic elastomers, thereby being useful in automobile interior and exterior materials, toys, sports equipment, packaging materials, drip chambers, seals, and medical products such as medical hoses. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

FLAME- RETARDANT ELECTRICAL CABLE

A flame-retardant electric cable has a core including at least one electric conductor, an electrically insulating coating and an outermost layer made from a substantially thermoplastic, low smoke zero halogen flame-retardant polymer composition. The composition includes a polymeric base made of at least one polyethylene homopolymer or copolymer having a density of 0.94 g/cm3 at most. The composition further includes 60-64% by weight of a metal hydroxide, at least 2% by weight of an ammonium coated montmorillonite having average particle dimensions of from 5 to 20 μm, and a polysiloxane. The cable has improved reaction to fire performances, especially reduced dripping or absence of dripping during burning, which render it compliant with the requirements of the more recent international standards.

Plastic-covered mercaptosilane/wax mixtures

Melt-processible, wear resistant polyethylene

mistura de mercaptossilano-cera coberta por plástico

Polyethylene Films

Films made from at least two polyethylene polymers differentiated in density, melt index, melt index ratio, or branching index and optionally, with other polymers, are disclosed.

Dynamically partially cured thermoplastic blend of monoolefin copolymer rubber and polyolefin plastic

composições de pe-pla para tampas e fechamentos

composições que contêm polímeros à base de propileno de baixo peso molecular e um copolímero de múltiplos blocos de olefina

Flame- retardant electrical cable

A flame-retardant electric cable has a core including at least one electric conductor, an electrically insulating coating and an outermost layer made from a substantially thermoplastic, low smoke zero halogen flame-retardant polymer composition. The composition includes a polymeric base made of at least one polyethylene homopolymer or copolymer having a density of 0.94 g/cm3 at most. The composition further includes 60-64% by weight of a metal hydroxide, at least 2% by weight of an ammonium coated montmorillonite having average particle dimensions of from 5 to 20 μm, and a polysiloxane.

Hot Fill Process With Closures Made From High Density Polyethylene Compositions

High density (density ≧0.950 g/cm3) polyethylene compositions for use in hot fill closures and processes.

Melt-processible, wear resistant polyethylene

Melt-processible, thermoplastic polyethylene compositions of high resistance against wear are disclosed and methods for making and processing same. Additionally, products comprising these compositions are described.

PLASTIC-COATED MERCAPTOSILANE/WAX MIXTURE

The plastics-covered mercaptosilane-wax mixture can be used in rubber mixtures.

Films containing functional ethylene-based polymer composition

The invention provides a film comprising at least two layers, a first layer and a second layer; and wherein the first layer is formed from a first composition comprising a polyester, a polylactic acid, or a combination thereof; and wherein the second layer is formed from a second composition comprising at least the following: A) functionalized ethylene-based polymer, and B) ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer; and wherein the first layer is adjacent to the second layer.

mistura de mercaptossilano-cera coberta por plástico

Polyethylene composition and pipe comprising such composition

Polymer composition with high flexibility and flame retardancy

The invention relates to polymer compositions used for preparing conjunction devices. The conjunction devices comprise one or more elements including a static/moving current medium or communication medium; and a halogen-free polymer composition surrounding the element(s). The polymer composition includes a linear very low density polyethylene (VLDPE) composition and one or more polyolefin-elastomers. In addition, the polymer composition includes a flame retardant filler.

MIXED CATALYST SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING MULTIMODAL ELASTOMERS

POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION

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Mixed catalyst systems for producing multimodal elastomers

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to multimodal elastomers produced by olefin polymerization with a mixed catalyst system, specifically, a constrained geometry catalyst and a biphenyl phenol catalyst. The multimodal elastomers may be incorporated as impact modifiers in thermoplastic olefins.

Пленка для защиты поверхности

Настоящая полезная модель относится к защитной пленке для временной защиты поверхности, содержащей нижний слой и верхний слой, покрывающий указанный нижний слой, в которой нижний слой, образующий часть указанной защитной пленки, состоит из биоосновного полиэтилена с содержанием возобновляемого материала, тогда как верхний слой - из акрилового адгезива, устойчивого в ультрафиолетовому излучению. 8 з.п. ф-лы, 2 пр., 2 табл.

Stone based copolymer substrate

A stone based copolymer substrate includes calcium carbonate (CaCO3) from approximately fifty to eighty-five percent (50-85%) by weight and varying in size generally from 1.0 to 3.0 microns, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) from approximately two to twenty-five percent (2-25%) by weight and a biopolymer from approximately two to twenty-five percent (2-25%) by weight. The substrate may include a biodegradation additive from approximately three fourths of a percent to two percent (0.75-2%) by weight. By selectively adjusting the ranges of the substrate's components, various products can be made to replace current tree-based and plastic-based products. The substrate can be configured to be tear proof, water proof, fade resistant and fire retardant while utilizing less energy and producing less waste during its manufacture. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the stone used in the substrate includes limestone.

Polyethylene Moulding Composition

A novel polyethylene composition is described. The composition is suitable for manufacturing especially stretched bands or tapes, also coined raffia in the art.

Polyethylene Composition and Finished Products Made Thereof

Novel polyethylenes having defined molecular weight distribution and LCB structure are devised, for films or mouldings.

Polymer Compositions for Rotational Molding Applications

A polymer having a density of from about 0.94 g/cm 3 to about 0.96 g/cm 3 and a primary structure parameter 2 (PSP2 value) of greater than about 8.5, wherein an article formed from the polymer has an environmental stress crack resistance of equal to or greater than about 1000 hours when measured in accordance with ASTM D 1693 condition A. A polymer having at least one lower molecular weight component and at least one higher molecular weight component and having a PSP2 value of equal to or greater than about 8.5, wherein an article formed from the polymer has an environmental stress crack resistance of greater than about 1000 hours when measured in accordance with ASTM D 1693 condition A.

Resin compositions for extrusion coating

A composition of matter suitable for use in extrusion coating applications is disclosed. The composition comprises a blend of particular LLDPE with particular LDPE. The LLDPE has the following characteristics: a density in the range of from 0.89 g/cc to 0.97 g/cc; an MWD less than 2.8; a melt index (I 2 ) in the range of 4.0 to 25 g/10 min; a Comonomer Distribution Constant in the range of from greater than from 45 to 400; and a vinyl unsaturation of less than 0.12 vinyls per one thousand carbon atoms present in the backbone of the ethylene-based polymer composition. The LDPE has a melt index (I 2 ) in the range of 0.1 to 15 g/10 min, and has a melt strength which satisfies the inequality: Log Melt strength (cN)> 1.14−0.6 ×Log I 2 (g/ 10 min, 190 ° C.)

Sealant composition, method of producing the same

The instant invention is a sealant composition, method of producing the same, articles made therefrom, and method for forming such articles. The sealant composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) from 70 to 99.5 percent by weight of an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer composition, based on the total weight of the sealant composition, wherein said ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer composition comprises an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer, wherein ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer has a Comonomer Distribution Constant (CDC) in the range of from 15 to 250, and a density in the range of from 0.875 to 0.963 g/cm 3 , a melt index (I2) in a range of from 0.2 to 20 g/10 minutes, and long chain branching frequency in the range of from 0.02 to 3 long chain branches (LCB) per 1000C; (b) from 0.5 to 30 percent by weight of a propylene/α-olefin interpolymer composition, wherein said propylene/α-olefin interpolymer composition comprises a propylene/α-olefin copolymer or a propylene/ethylene/butene terpolymer, wherein said propylene/α-olefin copolymer has a crystallinity in the range of from 1 percent by weight to 30 percent by weight, a heat of fusion in the range of from 2 Joules/gram to 50 Joules/gram, and a DSC melting point in the range of 25° C. to 110° C.

Methods for Improving Multimodal Polyethylene and Films Produced Therefrom

A blown film composition including a first high density polyethylene component and a second high density polyethylene component, wherein the blown film contains a mixture of three or more discrete molecular weight distributions, and wherein the second high density polyethylene component has at least one more discrete molecular weight distribution than the first high density polyethylene component.

Process for preparing polyethylene blend comprising metallocene produced resins and ziegler-natta produced resins

A process for preparing a homogeneous polyethylene product can include producing a first polyethylene resin in the presence of a metallocene catalyst in a reactor. The first polyethylene resin can have a density of from 0.940 to 0.970 g/cm 3 . The first polyethylene resin can have a Low Molecular Weight (LMW) with an MI 2 of between 2 and 250 g/10 min. The process can include separately producing a second polyethylene resin in the presence of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst in a reactor. The second polyethylene resin can have a High Molecular Weight (HMW) with an MI 2 of between 0.01 and 15 g/10 min. The process can include physically blending together the first polyethylene resin and the second polyethylene resin to produce the homogeneous polyethylene product.

Hppe member and method of making a hppe member

The invention concerns a high performance polyethylene (HPPE) member comprising at least 5 wt-% of a radiopaque component, the HPPE member is biocompatible and the radiopaque component is a particulate at least partially arranged inside a HPPE filament of the HPPE member. Furthermore, the radiopaque component has a particle size of at most 1 μm, preferably the radiopaque component has a particle size if at most 0.5 μm. The invention also concerns a method of making the HPPE member and various medical devices and repair products comprising the HPPE member.

Bio-based mineral oil barrier coatings and films

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided bio-based mineral oil barrier coatings and films usable for decreasing mineral oil migration, for example in food packaging materials, and thus improving the safety of the materials facing the mineral oil containing environment.

HALOGEN-FREE CROSSLINKABLE RESIN COMPOSITION, CROSS-LINKED INSULATION WIRE AND CABLE

A halogen-free crosslinkable resin composition includes a base polymer including a high density polyethylene, 30 to 50 parts by mass of an ethylene-acrylic ester-maleic anhydride terpolymer, 5 to 20 parts by mass of an ethylene-α-olefin copolymer modified with maleic anhydride, and 10 to 30 parts by mass of an ethylene-acrylic ester copolymer, and a metal hydroxide of which content is 120 to 200 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the base polymer. 1. A halogen-free crosslinkable resin composition , comprising:a base polymer comprising a high density polyethylene, 30 to 50 parts by mass of an ethylene-acrylic ester-maleic anhydride terpolymer, 5 to 20 parts by mass of an ethylene-α-olefin copolymer modified with maleic anhydride, and 10 to 30 parts by mass of an ethylene-acrylic ester copolymer; anda metal hydroxide of which content is 120 to 200 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the base polymer.2. The halogen-free crosslinkable resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the ethylene-α-olefin copolymer modified with maleic anhydride has a glass transition point (Tg) of not more than −55 degrees C. by DSC method.3. The halogen-free crosslinkable resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the ethylene-acrylic ester copolymer has an acrylic ester content of 10 to 30% by mass.4. The halogen-free crosslinkable resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the metal hydroxide comprises a magnesium hydroxide.5. A cross-linked insulation wire claim 1 , comprising:a conductor; anda first insulating layer covering a periphery of the conductor,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'wherein the first insulating layer comprises the halogen-free crosslinkable resin composition according to .'}6. The cross-linked insulation wire according to claim 5 , further comprising a second insulating layer directly covering the conductor claim 5 ,wherein the second insulating layer comprises the halogen-free crosslinkable resin composition ...

HIGH FLOW POLYPROPYLENE WITH EXCELLENT MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Polymer composition of a propylene copolymer and a high density polyethylene, wherein said composition has a MFRof at least 25.0 g/10 min and said propylene copolymer has a xylene cold soluble content in the range of 7.0 to below 20.0 wt.-%; a comonomer content in the range of 3.0 to 12.0 wt.-%; a shear thinning index (SHI 0/50) of at least 7.5; wherein further the xylene cold soluble fraction of the propylene copolymer has a comonomer content in the range of 25.0 to 45.0 wt.-%. 1. A thin wall packaging article comprising a polymer composition having a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 of at least 25.0 g/10 min , the polymer composition comprising: (a1) a xylene cold soluble (XCS) content determined according to ISO 16152 (25° C.) in the range of 7.0 to below 20.0 wt.-%;', '(a2) a comonomer content in the range of 3.0 to 12.0 wt.-%;', '(a3) a shear thinning index (SHI 0/50) of at least 7.5;', 'wherein further', '(a4) the xylene cold soluble (XCS) fraction of the heterophastic propylene copolymer (HECO) has a comonomer content in the range of 25.0 to 45.0 wt.-%;, '(a) a heterophastic propylene copolymer (HECO) having'}(b) a high density polyethylene (HDPE); and(c) optionally, up to 2 wt.-% of a polyolefine (PO)wherein the heterophastic propylene copolymer (HECO), the high density polyethylene (HPDE) and the optional polyolefin (PO) are the only polymer components in the polymer composition.4. The thin wall packaging article according to claim 1 , wherein the intrinsic viscosity (IV) of the xylene cold soluble (XCS) fraction of the heterophastic propylene copolymer (HECO) measured according to DIN ISO 1628/1 (in decalin at 135° C.) is in the range of 1.8 to 3.0 dl/g.5. The thin wall packaging article according to claim 1 , wherein the heterophastic propylene copolymer (HECO) comprises(a) a propylene homopolymer (H-PP), and(b) an elastomeric propylene copolymer (EC).7. The thin wall packaging article according to claim 5 , wherein the ...

BARRIER FILM FOR FOOD PACKAGING

Barrier films are prepared from a blend of two high density polyethylene blend components and a high performance organic nucleating agent. The two high density polyethylene blend components have substantially different melt indices. Large reductions in the moisture vapor transmission rate of the film are observed in the presence of the nucleating agent when the melt indices of the two blend components have a ratio of greater than 10/1. The resulting barrier films are suitable for the preparation of packaging for dry foods such as crackers and breakfast cereals. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for improving the barrier properties of a polyethylene film , said method comprising the steps of converting into a film a mixture comprising;{'sub': '2', 'I) from about 5 to about 60 weight percent, based on the total weight of said mixture, of a blend component a), comprising a first high density polyethylene having a melt index, I;'}{'sub': '2', 'II) from about 95 to about 40 weight percent, based on the total weight of said mixture, of a blend component b), comprising a second high density polyethylene having a melt index I′, and;'}III) from 100 to 3,000 ppm of a nucleating agent, comprising a calcium salt of 1,2 cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid;{'sub': 2', '2, 'wherein, a melt index ratio, defined by dividing said melt index, I, of said blend component a) by said melt index, I′′, of blend component b), is from about 12 to about 19;'}wherein each of said blend component a) and said blend component b) have a density from about 0.950 to about 0.975 g/cc;wherein said mixture has a melt index from about 0.5 to about 4 grams/10 minutes;wherein the water vapor transmission rate of said polyethylene film is improved, by being from about 19 percent lower to about 25 percent lower relative to a control polyethylene film of the same composition but not containing said nucleating agent, and;wherein melt index is measured according to ASTM D1238 (2.16 kg load and 190° C.), density is measured ...

PLANT FIBER-REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION

The present invention is directed to plant fiber-reinforced thermoplastic compositions and a method for reinforcing thermoplastic resins. The present invention provides a use for the cellulose portion of a plant material, which is the portion left over after processing the selected plant materials to separate the hemi-cellulose and lignin from the cellulose. 1. A reinforced thermoplastic resin composition comprising:a) a thermoplastic material; andb) from about 1 to about 60 weight percent cellulose fibers based on the weight of the composition, the cellulose fibers obtained by the separation of the cellulose fiber fraction from hemi-cellulose and lignin fractions of flax in a decortication process that does not include hammering or bending/flexing the flax.2. The composition of wherein the cellulose fibers and the thermoplastic are molecularly bonded to one another.3. The composition of wherein the thermoplastic is a polyolefin or polyamide or an engineering plastic.4. The composition of wherein the thermoplastic material is polypropylene or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.5. The composition of wherein the thermoplastic material and cellulose fibers are homogeneously dispersed throughout the composition. This application is a divisional Non-Provisional patent application which claims priority to U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 14/697,079, filed Apr. 27, 2015, entitled “PLANT FIBER-REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITION,” which is a continuation application of U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 13/648,738, filed on Oct. 10, 2012, entitled “PLANT FIBER-REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITION,” which are all expressly incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.The present invention relates to a thermoplastic composite resin composition which includes plant fibers and a method for reinforcing thermoplastic resin compositions. More particularly, the cellulose component of plat material remaining after the removal of the hemi ...

Composite Material

A composite material and method of producing a composite material for use in fabrication, building and construction is disclosed. A composition as disclosed herein comprises a high proportion of particulate waste material dispersed in a matrix of thermoplastic polymer and wax. A method of producing a composite material comprises melt mixing thermoplastic polymer and wax with a particulate material, thereby dispersing the particulate material in a melt mixture of the composite material.

POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION

The invention relates to a polyolefin composition comprising A. at least a homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene or propylene and B. cholestanyl ferulate. The composition can be used in the production of articles such as a pipe, cap and closure, film, food contact packaging, biomedical article, health care article and pharmaceutical article. 1. A polyolefin composition comprising:A. at least a homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene or propylene andB. cholestanyl ferulate.2. The composition according to characterised in that the homo- or copolymer ishigh density polyethylene, multimodal high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene or polypropylene.3. The composition according to characterised in that the homo- or copolymer is bimodal polyethylene.4. An article produced with the polyolefin composition according to .5. The article according to wherein the article is a pipe claim 4 , cap and closure claim 4 , film claim 4 , food contact packaging claim 4 , biomedical article claim 4 , health care article or pharmaceutical article.6. The pipe according to characterised in that the composition comprises a phenolic compound and organic phosphite and/or phosphonite.7. The composition according to characterised in that the homo- or copolymer is high density polyethylene.8. The composition according to characterised in that the homo- or copolymer is multimodal high density polyethylene.9. The composition according to characterised in that the homo- or copolymer is low density polyethylene.10. The composition according to characterised in that the homo- or copolymer is linear low density polyethylene or polypropylene.11. An article produced with the polyolefin composition according to .12. The article according to wherein the article is a pipe claim 11 , cap and closure claim 11 , film claim 11 , food contact packaging claim 11 , biomedical article claim 11 , health care article or pharmaceutical article.13. The pipe according to ...

FLEXIBLE PARTICLE-LADEN ELASTOMERIC TEXTILES WITH PENETRATION RESISTANCE

Penetration-resistant composites and methods of forming penetration-resistant composites are described herein. The penetration-resistant composites include a woven or non-woven substrate; and an elastomeric binder covering at least a portion of the substrate. The elastomeric binder includes a polymeric base and particles dispersed within the polymeric base. The particles include one or more of amorphous silica particles, fumed silica particles, boron nitride particles, calcium chloride particles, aluminum oxide particles, calcium carbonate particles, graphite particles, metallic glass particles and silicon carbide particles. The particles have a concentration in a range of about 0 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of the elastomeric binder and have a size in a range of about 1 nanometers to 100 micrometers. 1. A penetration-resistant composite comprising:a woven or non-woven substrate; and a polymeric base; and', 'particles dispersed within the polymeric base, the particles including one or more of amorphous silica particles, fumed silica particles, boron nitride particles, calcium chloride particles, aluminum oxide particles, calcium carbonate particles, graphite particles, metallic glass particles and silicon carbide particles, the particles having a concentration in a range of about 0 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of the elastomeric binder and being of a size in a range of about 1 nanometers to 100 micrometers., 'an elastomeric binder covering at least a portion of the substrate, the elastomeric binder including2. The penetration-resistant composite of claim 1 , wherein the particles have a concentration in a range of about 50 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of the elastomeric binder.3. The penetration-resistant composite of claim 2 , wherein the particle concentration is higher than a critical limit to cause jamming of the particles within the elastomeric binder when the composite is compressed.4. The penetration-resistant composite of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric base is selected ...

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Ethylene-Based Copolymer Powder, and Molded Article Using Ultra-High Molecular Weight Ethylene-Based Copolymer Powder

An ultra-high molecular weight ethylene-based copolymer powder comprising: an ethylene unit and an α-olefin unit having 3 or more and 8 or less carbon atoms as structural units, wherein the ultra-high molecular weight ethylene-based copolymer powder has a viscosity-average molecular weight of 100,000 or more and 10,000,000 or less, a content of the α-olefin unit is 0.01 mol % or more and 0.10 mol % or less based on a total amount of the ethylene unit and the α-olefin unit, and in measurement with a differential scanning calorimeter under following conditions,an isothermal crystallization time is determined as a time from reaching 126° C. of Step A3 as a starting point (0 min) to giving an exothermic peak top due to crystallization and the isothermal crystallization time is 5 minutes or more. (Conditions for measurement of isothermal crystallization time) Step A1: holding at 50° C. for 1 minute and then an increase up to 180° C. at a temperature rise rate of 10° C./min, Step A2: holding at 180° C. for 30 minutes and then a decrease down to 126° C. at a temperature drop rate of 80° C./min, and Step A3: holding at 126° C.

ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMER HAVING EXCELLENT LONG-TERM PRESSURE RESISTANCE CHARACTERISTICS, AND PIPE USING SAME

Provided are an ethylene-based polymer having excellent long-term pressure resistance characteristics and a pipe using the ethylene-based polymer. The ethylene-based polymer satisfies the balance of mechanical characteristics and excellent molding processability, as compared with a conventional ethylene-based polymer. Also provided are an ethylene-based polymer having a wide molecular weight distribution and a small lamellar thickness, thereby increasing tie molecules and obtaining excellent long-term pressure resistance characteristics, and a pipe using the same. 1. A high-density ethylene-based polymer produced by polymerization of ethylene and at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of α-olefin-based monomers ,{'sup': 3', '3, 'wherein a density is 0.910 g/cmto 0.960 g/cm,'}an MI is 0.1 g/10 min to 10 g/10 min,a weight average molecular weight (g/mol) is 60,000 to 250,000,a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) is 4 to 6, andan average thickness of lamellar is 1 nm to 15 nm and a lamellar distribution (Lw/Ln) is 1.1 or more.2. The high-density ethylene-based polymer of claim 1 , wherein 50% or more of the lamellar in the high-density ethylene-based polymer has a thickness of less than 1 nm to 10 nm.3. The high-density ethylene-based polymer of claim 1 , wherein less than 40% to 50% of the lamellar in the high-density ethylene-based polymer has a thickness in a range of less than 10 nm to 15 nm.4. The high-density ethylene-based polymer of claim 1 , wherein the high-density ethylene-based polymer comprises a long chain branch (LCB).5. The high-density ethylene-based polymer of claim 1 , wherein the α-olefin-based monomers comprise at least one selected from the group consisting of propylene claim 1 , 1-butene claim 1 , 1-pentene claim 1 , 4-methyl-1-pentene claim 1 , 1-hexene claim 1 , 1-heptene claim 1 , 1-octene claim 1 , 1-decene claim 1 , 1-undecene claim 1 , 1-dodecene claim 1 , 1-tetradecene claim 1 , 1-hexadecene claim 1 , and 1-aitosen.6. ...

METHODS FOR DYEING ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE AND DYED ARTICLES MADE BY THE SAME

Dyed articles, such as sutures, and methods for making the same by treating with a supercritical liquid are disclosed. The articles may be made at least partially, if not entirely, from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The dye may be D&C Violet #2. 1. A method of dyeing an article comprising an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) , comprising contacting the article with a supercritical liquid and D&C Violet #2.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a pressure from about 3 claim 1 ,600 psi to about 3 claim 1 ,800 psi.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a temperature from about 110° C. to about 130° C.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the temperature is maintained for about 90 to about 180 minutes.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the dyed article has a color contrast of at least about 90%.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the article is a suture.7. A dyed article made by the process of . This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/275,268, filed on Jan. 6, 2016, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein in entirety.The invention relates to a process for dyeing an article comprising an ultra-high weight polyethylene, with D&C Violet #2. A supercritical liquid is applied to the article with the dye at a specified temperature and pressure to yield the desired dyed article.In a process known in the art, highly oriented ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers are contacted with a dye bath at a temperature of 100-130° C. for 20-60 minutes, with the dye bath consisting of an aqueous dispersion of a finely ground mixture of specific dyes and surfactants whereupon the moulded article is washed and dried. For good dyeing results the fibers are preferably modified by means of a plasma or corona treatment prior to the dyeing operation. An important drawback of the known process is that the dyed fibers, particularly if they are not first modified by ...

ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY MATERIAL, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF WINDOW COVERING SLAT, AND WINDOW COVERING SLAT

An environment-friendly material includes 50 wt % to 70 wt % of inorganic mineral powder, 20 wt % to 45 wt % of polyolefin, and 5 wt % to 15 wt % of auxiliary agent. The inorganic mineral powder contains calcium carbonate; the polyolefin may be linear low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, medium density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, or polypropylene; and the auxiliary agent may be polyolefin elastomer, maleic anhydride grafted polyolefin elastomer, or maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene. The disclosure also provides a manufacturing method of window covering slat using the environment-friendly material and a window covering slat manufactured by the method. 1. An environment-friendly material comprising:50 wt % to 70 wt % of inorganic mineral powder comprising calcium carbonate;20 wt % to 45 wt % of polyolefin selected from a group consisting of liner low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, medium density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, and polypropylene; and5 wt % to 15 wt % of auxiliary agent selected from a group consisting of polyolefin elastomer, maleic anhydride grafted polyolefin elastomer, and maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene.2. The environment-friendly material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said environment-friendly material comprises 60 wt % to 65 wt % of said inorganic mineral powder.3. The environment-friendly material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said environment-friendly material comprises 65 wt % of said inorganic mineral powder claim 1 , 30 wt % of said polyolefin claim 1 , and 5 wt % of said auxiliary agent.4. The environment-friendly material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said polyolefin is liner low density polyethylene claim 1 , high density polyethylene claim 1 , or polypropylene.5. The environment-friendly material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said polyolefin is liner low density polyethylene or polypropylene.6. The environment-friendly material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said ...

Polymer Composition for Use in Cables

A polymer composition that comprises an olefinic polymer, a flame retardant that includes a halogen-free mineral filler, and a compatibilizing agent is provided. The halogen-free mineral filler constitutes from about 20 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of the composition. The composition may exhibit a degree of water uptake of about 5 wt. % or less after being immersed in water for seven days at a temperature of 23° C.

Product with absorbed gel

A product with absorbed gel leaving the exposed surface of such product free of stickiness and/or free of the release of oils in any appreciable amounts. 1. A product with gel , comprising:a porous substrate; anda gel substrate adjoined to the porous substrate, the gel substrate comprising a thermoplastic elastomer, a paraffinic aromatic oil, and a viscosity modifier compound;wherein the viscosity modifier compound comprises:a powder of low density ultrafine polyethylene;a slip agent; anda linear low density polyethylene resin.2. The product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein particles of the powder of low density ultrafine polyethylene are essentially spherical with an average size comprised between 10 micron and 50 micron.3. The product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the powder of low density ultrafine polyethylene is comprised between 1% and 7% by weight.4. The product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the slip agent comprises a refined vegetable oil mixed with erucamide.5. The product as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the slip agent is comprised between 0.2% and 1% by weight.6. The product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the linear low density polyethylene resin comprises a hexane copolymer.7. The product as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the linear low density polyethylene resin is comprised between 0.5% and 2% by weight.8. The product claimed in claim 1 , wherein the gel substrate comprises an antioxidant.9. The product as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the antioxidant is a phenolic antioxidant.10. The product as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the antioxidant is comprised between 0.1% and 0.5% by weight.11. The product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the gel substrate comprises a phase change material.12. The product as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the phase change material comprises particles containing paraffin with a melting point comprised between 24° C. and 32° C.13. The product as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the phase change material is comprised up to 25% by ...

POLAR GROUP-CONTAINING OLEFIN COPOLYMER, MULTINARY POLAR OLEFIN COPOLYMER, OLEFIN RESIN COMPOSITION, AND ADHESIVE MATERIAL, LAMINATE, AND OTHER APPLICATION PRODUCTS USING SAME

The present invention relates to a polar group-containing olefin copolymer (A′) which is produced through polymerization using a transition metal catalyst, which has a weight-average molecular weight falling within a specific range and which contains a polar group-containing monomer within a specific range; a multinary polar olefin copolymer (A″) indispensably containing a polar monomer component that has a norbornene skeleton and a carboxyl group or an acid anhydride group and having three or more types of monomer units; and a resin composition (C) containing a specific amount of a polar group-containing olefin copolymer (A) and a specific amount of an olefin resin (B). 1: A polar group-comprising olefin copolymer obtained by copolymerization of at least one nonpolar monomer selected from the group consisting of ethylene and α-olefins having from 3 to 20 carbon atoms , and a polar group-comprising monomer comprising a carboxyl group or a dicarboxylic acid anhydride group , in the presence of a transition metal catalyst , wherein the olefin copolymer is a random copolymer and satisfies the following requirements 1) and 2):1) an amount of structural unit derived from the polar group-comprising monomer in the olefin copolymer is from 0.001 to 10 mol %; and2) a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of the copolymer, as obtained through gel permeation chromatography (GPC), is from 45,000 to 1,000,000.2: The olefin copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein an amount of structural unit derived from the polar group-comprising monomer contained inside the molecular chain is larger than an amount of structural unit derived from the polar group-comprising monomer contained at an end of the molecular chain.3: The olefin copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio (Mw/Mn) of the weight-average molecular weight (Mw) to a number-average molecular weight (Mn) claim 1 , as obtained through gel permeation chromatography claim 1 , falls within a range of from 1.5 to 3.5.4: The ...

Polyethylene Having High Degree of Crosslinking and Crosslinked Polyethylene Pipe Comprising The Same

The present disclosure relates to a polyethylene having high degree of crosslinking and a crosslinked polyethylene pipe including the same. The polyethylene according to the present disclosure has a high content of ultra-high molecular weight, and thus a crosslinking rate is improved, and thus a sufficient degree of crosslinking is exhibited even when the crosslinking time is shortened, thereby exhibiting excellent strength and pressure resistance characteristics. 1. A polyethylene which satisfies:{'sup': 3', '3, 'a density of 0.940 g/cmor more and 0.960 g/cmor less as measured according to ASTM D792;'}a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 20,000 g/mol or more and 70,000 g/mol or less;a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 150,000 g/mol or more and 350,000 g/mol or less;{'sub': '21.6', 'a melt index (MI) of 1 g/10 min or more and 10 g/10 min or less as measured at a temperature of 190° C. under a load of 21.6 kg according to ASTM D1238, and'}an integration value in a region where log Mw value is 6.0 or more, of 4.5% or more relative to the total integration value, in a GPC curve graph in which the x axis is log Mw and the y axis is dw/d log Mw.2. The polyethylene according to claim 1 , wherein the integration value in a region where the log Mw value is 6.0 or more is 4.5% to 10% relative to the total integration value.3. The polyethylene according to claim 1 , which has a polydispersity index (PDI claim 1 , Mw/Mn) of 3.0 or more and 10.0 or less.5. The polyethylene according to claim 4 , wherein Rto Rand R′ to R′ in Chemical Formulas 2a claim 4 , 2b and 2c each independently represents hydrogen claim 4 , a halogen claim 4 , a C1 to C20 alkyl group claim 4 , or a C1 to C20 haloalkyl group.8. A crosslinked polyethylene pipe produced by a crosslinking reaction of the polyethylene of claim 1 , and a crosslinking agent.9. The crosslinked polyethylene pipe according to claim 8 , wherein the crosslinking agent comprises at least one selected from the group ...

POLYOLEFIN MICROPOROUS FILM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

A polyolefin microporous membrane is produced by forming a gel-like molding using a polyolefin resin containing polypropylene, and stretching the molding in at least one direction, followed by washing, the polyolefin microporous membrane having an injection of electrolyte of 20 seconds or less and a uniform polypropylene distribution in at least one plane perpendicular to the thickness direction. 16-. (canceled)7. A polyolefin microporous membrane produced by forming a gel-like molding using a polyolefin resin containing polypropylene , and stretching the molding in at least one direction , followed by washing , the polyolefin microporous membrane having an injection of electrolyte of 20 seconds or less and a uniform polypropylene distribution in at least one plane perpendicular to the thickness direction.8. The polyolefin microporous membrane according to claim 7 , wherein the polyolefin resin contains polypropylene having a weight average molecular weight of more than 50 claim 7 ,000 but less than 300 claim 7 ,000 in an amount of 0.5% by mass or more but less than 5% by mass.9. The polyolefin microporous membrane according to claim 7 , having a normalized PP/PE ratio whose average is 0.5 or more claim 7 , whose standard deviation is 0.2 or less claim 7 , and whose kurtosis is 1.0 or less claim 7 , as measured by Raman spectroscopy in at least one plane perpendicular to the thickness direction.10. The polyolefin microporous membrane according to claim 7 , wherein weight average molecular weight of polypropylene is more than 50 claim 7 ,000 but less than 150 claim 7 ,000.11. The polyolefin microporous membrane according to claim 7 , containing an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene having a mass average molecular weight of 1×10or more in an amount of 1 to 50% by weight based on 100% by mass of a total amount of the polyolefin resin.12. A method of producing the polyolefin microporous membrane according to claim 7 , comprising:{'sup': '6', '(a) melt blending a ...

Separator having high tensile strength, manufacturing method therefor, and secondary battery including same

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a separator for batteries, a separator manufactured by the method, and a secondary battery including the separator. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a separator having enhanced tensile strength by performing a shutdown process stopping a stretch during a process of stretching a base film of the separator.

COMPOSITE OF NON-POLAR ORGANIC POLYMER, POLAR ORGANIC POLYMER, AND ULTRA-LOW-WETTABILITY CARBON BLACK

A semiconductive composite material comprising a non-polar organic polymer, a polar organic copolymer, and an electrical conducting effective amount of an ultra-low-wettability carbon black. Also a method of making the composite material; a crosslinked polyethylene product made by curing the composite material; manufactured articles comprising a shaped form of the inventive composite material or product; and methods of using the inventive composite material, product, or articles. 1. A semiconductive composite material comprising (A) a non-polar polyolefin polymer in a first phase , (AA) a polar ethylene-based copolymer in a second phase , which is at least partially immiscible in the first phase , and an electrical conducting effective amount of (B) an ultra-low-wettability carbon black (ULW-CB) , which has a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) nitrogen surface area of from 35 to 190 square meters per gram (m/g) , measured by BET Nitrogen Surface Area Test Method; and an oil absorption number (OAN) from 115 to 180 milliliters of oil per 100 grams (mL/100 g) , measured by Oil Absorption Number Test Method; and a water uptake of from 400 to 2400 parts per million (ppm , weight) , measured by Moisture Uptake Test Method.2. The semiconductive composite material of wherein the (B) ULW-CB is characterized by any one of limitations (i) to (iii): (i) the (B) ULW-CB has a BET nitrogen surface area from 40 to 63 m/g claim 1 , measured by the BET Nitrogen Surface Area Test Method; and an OAN from 120 to 150 mL/100 g claim 1 , measured by the Oil Absorption Number Test Method; (ii) the (B) ULW-CB has a BET nitrogen surface area from 120 to 180 m/g claim 1 , measured by the BET Nitrogen Surface Area Test Method; and an OAN from 150 to 175 mL/100 g claim 1 , measured by the Oil Absorption Number Test Method; and (iii) the (B) ULW-CB is a blend of the ULW-CBs of (i) and (ii).3. A semiconductive composite material comprising (A) a non-polar polyolefin polymer in a first phase claim 1 , ( ...

SOLAR CELL SEALING FILM AND SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME

The present invention provides a solar cell sealing film in which the shrinkage is prevented when heated. The solar cell sealing film A, B comprises a resin mixture of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and polyethylene, and an organic peroxide. The mass ratio (EVA:PE) of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) to the polyethylene (PE) is 8:2 to 3:7 and the melting point of the resin mixture (temperature at a viscosity of 30,000 Pa·s) is 80 to 105° C. 1. A solar cell sealing film comprising , a resin mixture of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and a polyethylene , and an organic peroxide ,wherein a mass ratio (EVA:PE) of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) to the polyethylene (PE) in the resin mixture is 8:2 to 3:7, andwherein a melting point of the resin mixture, which is a temperature at a viscosity of 30,000 Pa·s, is 80 to 105° C.2. The solar cell sealing film according to claim 1 , wherein a content rate of vinyl acetate in the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is 10% by mass or more and less than 30% by mass.3. The solar cell sealing film according to claim 1 , wherein a melting point of the resin mixture is 80 to 95° C.4. The solar cell sealing film according claim 1 , wherein the mass ratio (EVA:PE) is 6:4 to 3:7.5. The solar cell sealing film according to claim 1 , wherein a minimum torque Mis 0.04 N·m or less and a maximum torque Mis 0.4 N·m or more as measured by an oscillation method vulcanizing test conforming to JIS K 6300-2 under a condition of 150° C. and 15 minutes.6. A solar cell comprising a photovoltaic element sealed by a solar cell sealing film according to . The present invention relates to a solar cell sealing film for a solar cell, especially relates to a solar cell sealing film which can be prevented from shrinking when heated.In recent years, a solar cell has been widely employed as a device directly converting solar energy into electric energy from the viewpoints of effective use of natural resources and prevention of ...

RECYCLABLE OLEFIN BASED HOT MELT PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE LABEL AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF

A pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive is provided including at least one olefin block copolymer, a hydrogenated hydrocarbon tackifier, and a plasticizer. The adhesive is free from any oil containing constituents and the pressure sensitive label with the adhesive exhibits desired adhesion performance in low temperature as well as in normal temperature for a host of different substrates. The adhesive also resistant to yellowing, water-whitening and is non-swelling. The adhesive and the label enables recycling in recycling streams when the face material and/or substrate being labeled is also of olefin based material. 1. A hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive (HMPSA) , comprising:at least one olefin block copolymer;a hydrogenated hydrocarbon tackifier; anda plasticizer;wherein the adhesive is free from any oil containing constituents.2. The HMPSA of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive comprises from 20 wt % to 40 wt % of a olefin block copolymer.3. The HMPSA of claim 1 , wherein the olefin block copolymer includes at least one crystalline ethylene block and another block including at least one C3-C20 alpha-olefin.4. The HMPSA of claim 1 , wherein the at least one crystalline ethylene block includes less than about 30% by weight of the olefin block copolymer.5. The HMPSA of claim 1 , wherein the olefin block copolymer has a density in the range from 0.8624 g/cm3 to 0.8675 g/cm3 and a melt temperature in the range from 115° C. to 120° C.6. The HMPSA of claim 1 , wherein the olefin block copolymer includes a fully hydrogenated olefin block copolymer.7. The HMPSA of claim 1 , wherein the olefin block copolymer has a glass transition temperature within a range of from about −60° C. to about −40° C.8. The HMPSA of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive comprises from 35 wt % to 55 wt % of a tackifier.9. The HMPSA of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive comprises from 10 wt % to 35 wt % of plasticizer.10. The HMPSA of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive demonstrates a glass transition temperature ( ...

A method for manufacturing a packaging material

The invention relates to a polymer-coated packaging material, a method of manufacturing the same, and products, such as a disposable drinking cup, made from the material. The packaging material comprises a fibrous base ( 1 ) of paper or board and an extruded polymer layer ( 2 ) containing a blend of (i) 0 to 25 wt-% of a branched low-density polyethylene (LDPE)with a lower melt viscosity and (ii) 75 to 90 wt-% of a linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) with a higher melt viscosity. The packaging material of the invention comprises multilayer coatings, e.g. an adhesive innermost and a heat-sealable outermost layer ( 2, 4 ) of said blend and a vapour barrier middle layer ( 3 ) of at most 90 wt-% of high density polyethylene (HDPE). The layers ( 2, 3, 4 ) are brought and adhered to the fibrous base ( 1 ) by coextrusion. To maximize renewability of the materials HDPE and LLDPE as used for the structure are of biologic origin.

Heat Activated Shrink Films

Shrinkable film layers having a blend of (i) one or more polymers with a high glass transition temperature, and (ii) one or more polymers with a low glass transition temperature are disclosed. Methods for preparing such film layers are also disclosed.

FOAM FOR OPTICAL FIBER CABLE, COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING

Embodiments of the disclosure relate to an optical fiber cable having at least one optical fiber, a cable jacket, and a foam layer. The cable jacket has an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface is an outermost surface of the optical fiber cable, and the inner surface is disposed around the at least one optical fiber. The foam layer is disposed between the at least one optical fiber and the cable jacket. The foam layer includes a polymer component having from 30% to 100% by weight of a polyolefin elastomer (POE) or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and from 0% to 70% by weight of low density polyethylene (LDPE). The foam layer has a closed-cell morphology having pores with an average effective circle diameter of 10 μm to 500 μm. Further, the expansion ratio of the foam layer is at least 50%. 1. An optical fiber cable comprising:at least one optical fiber;a cable jacket having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface is an outermost surface of the optical fiber cable and wherein the inner surface disposed around the at least one optical fiber;a foam layer disposed between the at least one optical fiber and the cable jacket;wherein the foam layer comprises a polymer component comprising from 30% to 100% by weight of a polyolefin elastomer (POE) or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and from 0% to 70% by weight of low density polyethylene (LDPE);wherein the foam layer comprises a closed-cell morphology having pores with an average effective circle diameter of 10 μm to 500 μm; andwherein the expansion ratio of the foam layer is at least 50%.2. The optical fiber cable of claim 1 , the optical fiber cable comprises no more than 432 optical fibers and wherein the modulus is no more than 1 MPa when measured at 50% strain under compression test.3. The optical fiber cable of claim 1 , wherein the optical fiber cable comprises more than 432 optical fibers and wherein the modulus is no more than 0.8 MPa when measured at 50% strain under compression ...

BREATHABLE FILMS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

The present disclosure provides breathable films and method of making the same. The breathable films according to the present disclosure comprise a film layer comprising polymeric composition comprising equal to or less than 60 wt % of a linear low density poly-ethylene resin which exhibits each of the following properties: (1) a CEF fraction from 70 to 90 C of equal to or greater than 80% of the total CEF fractions; (2) a melt index, I2, measured according to ASTM D 1238 (2.16 kg @190C), in the range of equal to or greater than 2.0 g/10 min and equal to or less than 5.0 g/10 min; and (3) a melt flow ratio, 110/12, of equal to or less than 6.7. 115-. (canceled)16. A film layer comprising: a CEF fraction from 70° C. to 90° C. of greater than or equal to 80% of the total CEF fractions;', {'sub': '2', 'a melt index (I) measured according to ASTM D 1238 at 190° C., of greater than or equal to 2.0 g/10 min and less than or equal to 5.0 g/10 min; and'}], 'a polymeric composition comprising less than or equal to 60 wt. % of a linear low density polyethylene which exhibits each of the following properties{'sub': 10', '2, 'a melt flow ratio (I/I) of less than or equal to 6.7.'}17. The film layer of claim 16 , wherein the linear low density polyethylene further exhibits a density from 0.915 g/cmto 0.94 g/cm claim 16 , when measured according to ASTM D792.18. The film layer of claim 16 , wherein the linear low density polyethylene comprises units derived from ethylene and units derived from at least one a-olefin comonomer.19. The film layer of claim 18 , wherein the a-olefin comonomer is 1-hexene.20. The film layer of claim 16 , wherein the linear low density polyethylene comprises no units derived from 1-octene.21. The film layer of claim 16 , wherein the polymeric composition further comprises from greater than 0 wt. % to less than or equal to 5 wt. % one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of pigments and antioxidants.22. The film layer of claim 16 , ...

Bimodal high-density polyethylene resins and compositions with improved properties and methods of making and using the same

Bimodal high-density polyethylene polymer compositions with increased high melt strength and good processability. The compositions comprise a base resin having a density of about 945 kg/m3 to about 955 kg/m3, and an ethylene polymer (A) having a density of at least about 968 kg/m3, in an amount ranging from 45% to 55% by weight and an ethylene polymer (B) having a density lower than the density of polymer (A). The composition has a complex viscosity at a shear rate of 0.01 rad/s ranging from about 200 to 450 kPa·s and a complex viscosity at a shear rate of 100 rad/s ranging from about 1900 to 2500 Pa·s. Articles made from these compositions, such as pipes and fittings achieve long-term oxidative resistance and have a low wall thickness variability while maintaining high production output.

RESIN COMPOSITION FOR SEALANT, MULTILAYER FILM FOR SEALANT, HEAT-FUSIBLE LAMINATED FILM, AND PACKAGE

An object of the present invention is to provide a resin composition for a sealant combining bag manufacturing performance and inflation film process-ability (extrusion properties, bubble stability), a sealant film and a heat-fusible film produced using the composition, and a package produced using the heat-fusible film. The ethylene-based resin composition for a sealant according to the present invention satisfies the following requirements (1) to (3) simultaneously: (1) a melt index (I: 190° C., 21.6 kg load) is 42 to 80 g/10 min; (2) a ratio I/Iof the melt index (I: 190° C., 21.6 kg load) to a melt index (I: 190° C., 2.16 kg load) is 5 to 25; (3) a melt tension (190° C.) is 25 to 180 mN. 1. An ethylene-based resin composition for a sealant , satisfying the following requirements (1) to (3) simultaneously:{'sub': '21', '(1) a melt index (I: 190° C., 21.6 kg load) is 42 to 80 g/10 min;'}{'sub': 21', '2', '21', '2, '(2) a ratio I/Iof the melt index (I: 190° C., 21.6 kg load) to a melt index (I: 190° C., 2.16 kg load) is 5 to 25;'}(3) a melt tension (190° C.) is 25 to 180 mN.2. The ethylene-based resin composition for a sealant according to claim 1 , comprising{'sub': '2', 'sup': '3', '(A) 99.9 to 55 mass % of a linear polyethylene-based resin having a melt index (I: 190° C., 2.16 kg load) in the range of 0.5 to 30 g/10 min and a density in the range of 880 to 970 kg/m, and'}{'sub': '2', 'sup': '3', '(B) 0.1 to 45 mass % of a branched polyethylene-based resin having a melt index (I: 190° C., 2.16 kg load) in the range of 0.01 to 20 g/10 min and a density in the range of 900 to 940 kg/m'}(wherein the sum of the component (A) and the component (B) is 100 mass %).3. A sealant film comprising a layer composed of the ethylene-based resin composition for a sealant according to .4. A heat-fusible laminated film comprising the sealant film according to and a substrate.5. A package produced using the heat-fusible laminated film according to . The present invention relates to ...

Lightweight particle filler material

A lightweight particle composition includes a plurality of lightweight particles that are one of enclosed or loose. The plurality of lightweight particles include one of an inorganic or organic composition including a bulk density within a range from about 0.001 g/cc to about 1.5 g/cc, and a particle size within a range from about 0.01 microns to about 90 millimeters (mm). An interstitial void space between the plurality of lightweight particles includes a total of less than about 70% of a volume of the plurality of lightweight particles.

SURFACE PROTECTION FILM

A surface protection film includes an adhesion layer that includes a blend of a first hydrogenated styrene block copolymer, a second hydrogenated styrene block copolymer different from the first hydrogenated styrene block copolymer, and polyethylene. An Adhesion Build Value of the surface protection film is less than 2.5 after the adhesion layer has been attached to a textured polycarbonate substrate and heated to 90° C. for 10 minutes. 1. A surface protection film comprising:an adhesion layer comprising a blend of a first hydrogenated styrene block copolymer, a second hydrogenated styrene block copolymer different from the first hydrogenated styrene block copolymer, and polyethylene,wherein an Adhesion Build Value of the surface protection film is less than 2.5 after the adhesion layer has been attached to a textured polycarbonate substrate and heated to 90° C. for 10 minutes.2. The surface protection film according to claim 1 , wherein the Adhesion Build Value of the surface protection film is less than 2.0 after the adhesion layer has been attached to a textured polycarbonate substrate and heated to 90° C. for 10 minutes.3. The surface protection film according to claim 1 , wherein the Adhesion Build Value of the surface protection film is less than 1.5 after the adhesion layer has been attached to a textured polycarbonate substrate and heated to 90° C. for 10 minutes.4. The surface protection film according to claim 1 , wherein the first hydrogenated styrene block copolymer comprises about 34 wt % styrene and has a Melt Flow Rate at 230° C. and 2.16 kg of about 48 grams/10 minutes.5. The surface protection film according to claim 1 , wherein the second hydrogenated styrene block copolymer comprises about 65 wt % styrene and has a Melt Flow Rate at 230° C. and 2.16 kg of about 0.4 grams/10 minutes.6. The surface protection film according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesion layer blend comprises a total of 25 wt %-50 wt % hydrogenated styrene block copolymer claim 1 ...

Ethylene based polymer composition suitable for use in extrusion coating

The present invention relates to an ethylene based polymer composition suitable for use in extrusion coating. The present invention also relates to an extrusion coating product comprising such composition and the use of such a composition.

THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITIONS WITH GOOD DIELECTRIC PROPERTY AND THE SHAPED ARTICLE THEREFORE

A polymer composition includes: from about 20 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of a polymer base resin; from about 10 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of a thermally conductive filler; and from about 5 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of a dielectric ceramic filler having a Dk of at least 20 when measured at 1.1 GHz or greater. The polymer composition exhibits a dielectric constant greater than 3.0 at 1.1 GHz when tested using a split post dielectric resonator and network analyzer on a sample size of 120 mm by 120 mm and 6 mm thickness according to ASTM D150. The polymer composition exhibits a dissipation factor of less than 0.002 at 1.1 GHz when tested using a split post dielectric resonator and network analyzer on a sample size of 120 mm by 120 mm and 6 mm thickness according to ASTM D150. 1. A polymer composition comprising:from about 20 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of a polymer base resin;from about 10 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of a thermally conductive filler; andfrom about 5 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of a dielectric ceramic filler having a Dk of at least 20 when measured at 1.1 GHz or greater,wherein the polymer composition exhibits a dielectric constant greater than 3.0 at 1.1 GHz when tested using a split post dielectric resonator and network analyzer on a sample size of 120 mm by 120 mm and 6 mm thickness according to ASTM D150,wherein the polymer composition exhibits a dissipation factor of less than 0.002 at 1.1 GHz when tested using a split post dielectric resonator and network analyzer on a sample size of 120 mm by 120 mm and 6 mm thickness according to ASTM D150, andwherein the combined weight percent value of all components does not exceed about 100 wt. %, and all weight percent values are based on the total weight of the composition.2. The polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the polymer base resin comprises a polyarylene ether claim 1 , a polypropylene claim 1 , a polystyrene or a combination thereof.3. A polymer composition comprising:from about 20 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of a ...

Polyethylene Compositions Comprising Cyclic-Olefin Copolymers

A composite comprising a polyethylene and within a range from 1 wt % to 25 wt % of at least one cyclic-olefin copolymer by weight of the composition, where the polyethylene may have a density of at least 0.90 g/cm3, and where the cyclic-olefin copolymer has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of at least 30° C. Disclosed also is the feature of orienting the composite to form an oriented article, wherein the article comprises rods having an average length of at least 1 μm, and at least 5 nm in average diameter.

THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF

This invention relates to a thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising 5 to 30 parts by mass of ethylene-α-olefin-non-conjugated polyene copolymer (A), 20 to 40 parts by mass of crystalline olefin-based resin (B) having a density of 0.90 g/cmor more and 0.92 g/cmor less, 20 to 40 parts by mass of high-density polyethylene (C) having a density of 0.94 g/cmor more and 0.97 g/cmor less, 5 to 12 parts by mass of ethylene-α-olefin copolymer (D) consisting of ethylene and α-olefin having 3 to 12 carbon atoms, and 5 to 9 parts by mass of silicone compound (E) (with the total amount of (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) being 100 parts by mass), and to an automotive glass run channel formed by the thermoplastic elastomer composition. 1. A thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising 5 to 30 parts by mass of ethylene-α-olefin-non-conjugated polyene copolymer (A) , 20 to 40 parts by mass of crystalline olefin-based resin (B) having a density of 0.90 g/cmor more and 0.92 g/cmor less , 20 to 40 parts by mass of high-density polyethylene (C) having a density of 0.94 g/cmor more and 0.97 g/cmor less , 5 to 12 parts by mass of ethylene-α-olefin copolymer (D) consisting of ethylene and α-olefin having 3 to 12 carbon atoms , and 5 to 9 parts by mass of silicone compound (E) (with the total amount of (A) , (B) , (C) , (D) and (E) being 100 parts by mass).2. The thermoplastic elastomer composition according to claim 1 , wherein the silicone compound (E) comprises a silicone oil and a high-molecular-weight silicone.3. The thermoplastic elastomer composition according to claim 1 , wherein the ethylene-α-olefin copolymer (D) comprises one or more selected from ethylene-octene rubber and ethylene-butene rubber.4. An automotive glass run channel formed from the thermoplastic elastomer composition according to .5. The thermoplastic elastomer composition according to claim 2 , wherein the ethylene-α-olefin copolymer (D) comprises one or more selected from ethylene-octene rubber and ethylene- ...

CONDUCTIVE POLYAMIDE RESIN COMPOSITION

Disclosed is a conductive polyamide resin composition that excels not only in electroconductivity, but also in fuel resistance, particularly resistance against alcohol-containing fuel, and further excels in fluidity and moldability, and is capable of yielding a molded article with high impact resistance, the conductive polyamide resin composition including: 84 to 40% by mass of a polyamide resin (A); 5 to 30% by mass of conductive carbon black (B); 3 to 30% by mass of an ethylene-α-olefin copolymer (C) that has a reactive functional group capable of reacting with a terminal group of polyamide resin and/or an amido group on a principal chain of polyamide resin; and 1 to 20% by mass of a conductive polyethylene resin (D). 1. A conductive polyamide resin composition comprising:84 to 40% by mass of a polyamide resin (A);5 to 30% by mass of conductive carbon black (B);3 to 30% by mass of an ethylene-α-olefin copolymer (C) that has a reactive functional group capable of reacting with a terminal group of polyamide resin and/or an amido group on a principal chain of polyamide resin; and1 to 20% by mass of a conductive polyethylene resin (D),the conductive polyamide resin composition satisfying characteristics (i) and (ii) below:{'sup': 5', '7, '(i) a flat plate (100 mm×100 mm×2 mm (thickness)) obtained by injection molding of the conductive polyamide resin composition shows an initial volume resistivity less than or equal to 1×10Ω·cm, and the flat plate after exposed to CM15 fuel for 168 hours shows a volume resistivity less than or equal to 1×10Ω·cm; and'}{'sup': '2', '(ii) a test piece obtained by injection molding of the conductive polyamide resin composition shows a Charpy impact strength at −40° C. greater than or equal to 2.0 KJ/m.'}2. The conductive polyamide resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive polyamide resin composition satisfies characteristic (iii) below:(iii) showing a melt index, measured at 250° C. under 10 kgf load, greater than or ...

PROTECTIVE TUBE FOR COIL SPRING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A protective tube for a coil spring and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed herein. The protective tube for a coil spring is manufactured by: mixing 40-70 parts by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer, 20-40 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin, 0.2-5 parts by weight of an antioxidant, and 0.2-5 parts by weight of a crosslinking agent to obtain a mixture; pelletizing the mixture to obtain pellets; extrusion-molding the pellets into a tube; crosslinking the tube by radiation; enlarging the diameter of the crosslinked tube while forming the tube into a spiral shape by heating; and setting the enlarged-diameter tube by cooling. 1. A protective tube for a coil spring , which is manufactured by: mixing 40-70 parts by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer , 20-40 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin , 0.2-5 parts by weight of an antioxidant , and 0.2-5 parts by weight of a crosslinking agent to obtain a mixture; pelletizing the mixture to obtain pellets; extrusion-molding the pellets into a tube; crosslinking the tube by radiation; enlarging a diameter of the crosslinked tube while forming the tube into a spiral shape by heating; and setting the enlarged-diameter tube by cooling.2. The protective tube of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer is one or more selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPO) claim 1 , a polystyrene-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPS) claim 1 , a polyimide-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPA) claim 1 , a polyurethane-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPU) claim 1 , a polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPC) claim 1 , and a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV).3. The protective tube of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic resin is one or more selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chloride-based resin claim 1 , polyamide-based resin claim 1 , polyethylene-based resin claim 1 , polyester-based resin claim 1 , polycarbonate-based resin claim 1 , polystyrene-based resin claim 1 , ...

ELASTOMER COMPOSITION, AND INSULATED WIRE AND INSULATED CABLE USING THE SAME

An elastomer composition includes a base polymer including not less than 50 mass % of ethylene-α-olefin copolymer, and a talc that has a mass ratio of silicon to magnesium (Si/Mg) of 0.9 to 1.8 and is mixed in an amount of 100 to 250 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the ethylene-α-olefin copolymer. 1. An elastomer composition , comprising:a base polymer including not less than 50 mass % of ethylene-α-olefin copolymer; anda talc that has a mass ratio of silicon to magnesium (Si/Mg) of 0.9 to 1.8 and is mixed in an amount of 100 to 250 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the ethylene-α-olefin copolymer.2. The elastomer composition according to claim 1 , further comprising:an amide-based lubricant mixed in an amount of 0.1 to 2 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the ethylene-α-olefin copolymer; anda thiuram-based vulcanization retarder mixed in an amount of 0.1 to 1 part by mass per 100 parts by mass of the ethylene-α-olefin copolymer,wherein the mixed amount in total of the amide-based lubricant and the thiuram-based vulcanization retarder is not more than 2 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the ethylene-α-olefin copolymer.3. An insulated wire claim 1 , comprising:a conductor; andan insulation layer covering an outer periphery of the conductor,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'wherein the insulation layer comprises the elastomer composition according to and being crosslinked.'}4. An insulated cable claim 1 , comprising:at least one insulated wire comprising a conductor and an insulation layer; anda sheath covering an outer periphery of the at least one insulated wire,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'wherein the sheath comprises the elastomer composition according to and being crosslinked.'} The present application is based on Japanese patent application No. 2013-143881 filed on Jul. 9, 2013, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.1. Field of the InventionThe invention relates to an ...

FAST AND REVERSIBLE THERMORESPONSIVE POLYMER SWITCHING MATERIALS

A polymer composite includes a polymeric matrix and conductive fillers dispersed in the polymeric matrix. The polymeric matrix includes a polymer having a thermal expansion coefficient of at least about 100 μm/(m K), and the conductive fillers have surface texturing. 1. A polymer composite comprising:a polymeric matrix; andconductive fillers dispersed in the polymeric matrix,wherein the polymeric matrix includes a polymer having a thermal expansion coefficient of at least 100 μm/(m K),wherein the conductive fillers have surface texturing.2. The polymer composite of claim 1 , wherein the thermal expansion coefficient of the polymer is at least 140 μm/(m K).3. The polymer composite of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is selected from polyolefins claim 1 , polyethers claim 1 , and fluoropolymers.4. The polymer composite of claim 1 , wherein the conductive fillers include metal microparticles having surface texturing.5. The polymer composite of claim 4 , wherein the metal microparticles each includes a core and protrusions extending from the core.6. The polymer composite of claim 4 , wherein the metal microparticles each includes a core claim 4 , protrusions extending from the core claim 4 , and a conductive coating at least partially covering the core and the protrusions.7. The polymer composite of claim 6 , wherein the conductive coating includes a carbonaceous material.8. The polymer composite of claim 6 , wherein the conductive coating includes graphene.9. The polymer composite of claim 6 , wherein the conductive coating has a thickness in a range from 0.5 nm to 100 nm.10. The polymer composite of claim 1 , wherein a loading level of the conductive fillers is in a range from 0.5% to 40% by volume of the polymer composite.11. The polymer composite of claim 1 , characterized by a switching temperature claim 1 , such that an electrical conductivity of the polymer composite undergoes a change by a factor of at least 10across the switching temperature.12. The polymer ...

METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSPORTING BITUMEN IN SOLIDIFIED FORM

A solid bitumen pellet, including a mixture of bitumen and an additive, where the additive operates to increase the viscosity of the mixture. Optionally, the pellet includes a protective shell. 1. A solid pellet comprising a shell enclosing a core ,the core including crude oil refinery feedstock which is suitable for use as a feedstock to an oil refinery to separate into constituents that can be used as fuels, lubricants and feedstocks in petrochemical processes,wherein the shell constitutes a leak proof barrier configured to prevent one or more of the constituents of the crude oil from which a fuel can be derived by a refining process at the oil refinery from oozing out of the pellet, and wherein the pellet when subjected to a crush-resistance test, manifests a probability of failure per pellet that does not exceed 0.25 when the height of the load of pellets is of 1 meter.2. The solid pellet according to claim 1 , wherein the shell includes a material that is separable from the core such that the crude oil refinery feedstock maintains compatibility with the oil refinery to allow separation of the crude oil refinery feedstock into said constituents.3. The solid pellet according to claim 2 , wherein the pellet when subjected to a crush-resistance test claim 2 , manifests a probability of failure per pellet that does not exceed 0.25 when the height of the load of pellets is of 5 meters.4. The solid pellet according to claim 2 , wherein the pellet when subjected to a crush-resistance test claim 2 , manifests a probability of failure per pellet that does not exceed 0.25 when the height of the load of pellets is of 10 meters.5. The solid pellet according to claim 2 , wherein the pellet when subjected to a crush-resistance test claim 2 , manifests a probability of failure per pellet that does not exceed 0.25 when the height of the load of pellets is of 20 meters.6. The solid pellet according to claim 2 , wherein the pellet when subjected to a crush-resistance test claim 2 ...

GERM-REPELLENT MATERIAL

The present invention provides a germ-repellent polymer composition comprising: a base polymer selected from one or more of polyethylene, polypropylene, poly(lactic acid), polyhydroxylalkanoates, or copolymers or mixtures thereof; a germ-repelling modifier selected from a glycerol ester; and a nucleating agent. 1. A germ-repellent polymer composition comprising:a base polymer selected from one or more of polyethylene, polypropylene, poly(lactic acid), polyhydroxylalkanoates, or copolymers or mixtures thereof, wherein at least one candidate of the base polymer is bio-derived polyethylene;a germ-repelling modifier selected from a glycerol ester, wherein the germ-repelling modifier comprises 5 to 10 weight percent of the germ-repellent polymer composition;a nucleating agent,{'sup': '−', 'wherein the base polymer is modified by the germ-repelling modifier in order to have an absorption band of hydroxyl bond at about 3300 cm in an ATR-FTIR spectrum of the modified base polymer surface such that the germ repelling performance of the germ-repellent polymer is over 85%.'}2. The germ-repellent polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the base polymer is low-density polyethylene.3. The germ-repellent polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the base polymer is high-density polyethylene.4. The germ-repellent polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the glycerol ester is glycerol monostearate (GMS).5. The germ-repellent polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the glycerol ester is a mixture of stearates of monoglyceride and diglyceride (MDG).6. The germ-repellent polymer composition of claim 2 , wherein the nucleating agent is a calcium ion-based nucleating agent.7. The germ-repellent polymer composition of claim 3 , wherein the nucleating agent is a calcium ion-based nucleating agent.10. (canceled)11. The germ-repellent polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the nucleating agent comprises 0.1 to 1.0 phr of the polymer composition.12. The germ-repellent polymer composition ...

POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION AND FILM HAVING RETAINED DART IMPACT

A polyethylene composition comprises a first polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution M/Mof <2.3, a second polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of less than 75,000 and a molecular weight distribution M/Mof <2.3, and a third polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 100,000 to 300,000 and a molecular weight distribution M/Mof >2.3, where the first polyethylene has more short chain branching than the second polyethylene or the third polyethylene. The polyethylene composition has a soluble fraction in a CEF analysis of at least 15 weight percent. Film made from the polyethylene composition may have a machine direction 1% secant modulus of ≥200 MPa (at a film thickness of about 1 mil) and an oxygen transmission rate (OTR) of ≥700 cmper 100 inch(at a film thickness of about 1 mil). Film made from the polyethylene composition retains much of its dart impact performance on downgauging from a thickness of 1 mil to a thickness of 0.75 mil. 1. A polyethylene composition comprising:{'sub': W', 'w', 'n, 'from 15 to 75 wt % of a first polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer, the first polyethylene having a weight average molecular weight Mof from 70,000 to 250,000, a molecular weight distribution M/Mof <2.3 and from 5 to 100 short chain branches per thousand carbon atoms;'}{'sub': W', 'w', 'n, 'from 5 to 80 wt % of a second polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or an ethylene homopolymer, the second polyethylene having a weight average molecular weight Mof less than 75,000, a molecular weight distribution M/Mof <2.3 and from 0 to 20 short chain branches per thousand carbon atoms; and'}{'sub': W', 'w', 'n, 'from 5 to 60 wt % of a third polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or an ethylene homopolymer, the third polyethylene having a ...

Polyethylene composition and film

In some embodiments disclosed herein are polyethylene composition including a first polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, a second polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of less than 75,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, a third polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of less than 75,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, and a fourth polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 100,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of >2.3, where the first polyethylene has more short chain branching than the second polyethylene or the third polyethylene. The polyethylene composition may have a soluble fraction in a CEF analysis of at least 7.5 weight percent. Film made from the polyethylene composition may have a machine direction 1% secant modulus of ≥200 MPa (at a film thickness of about 1 mil) and an oxygen transmission rate (OTR) of ≥550 cm3 per 100 inch2 (at a film thickness of about 1 mil). Film made from the polyethylene composition retains much of its dart impact performance on downgauging from a thickness of 1 mil to a thickness of 0.75 mil.

Ultrahigh-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Powder

The ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder of the present invention is an ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder having a viscosity-average molecular weight Mv of 10×10or higher and 1000×10or lower, wherein viscosity-average molecular weight Mv(A) of a kneaded product obtained by kneading under specific kneading conditions, and the Mv satisfy the following relationship: “{Mv−Mv(A)}/Mv is 0.20 or less”, and the ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder contains an ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder having a particle size of 212 μm or larger, wherein the powder having a particle size of 212 μm or larger has an average pore volume of 0.6 ml/g or larger and an average pore size of 0.3 μm or larger. 2. The ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder according to claim 1 , wherein a proportion of an ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder having a particle size of 53 μm or smaller is less than 40% by mass per 100% by mass of the ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder.3. The ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder according to claim 1 , wherein the bulk density of the powder having a particle size of 212 μm or larger is 0.20 g/cmor higher and 0.60 g/cmor lower.4. The ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder has a magnesium content of 0.1 ppm or higher and 20 ppm or lower.5. The ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder has a titanium content of 0.1 ppm or higher and 5 ppm or lower.6. The ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder has an aluminum content of 0.5 ppm or higher and 10 ppm or lower.7. The ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder has a silicon content of 0.1 ppm ...

POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITION AND MOLDED ARTICLE

A polypropylene composition made from or containing: 2. The polypropylene composition according to claim 1 , wherein the ethylene-derived unit in component (1) is present at a concentration of 1.8 to 4% by weight claim 1 , based upon the total weight of the propylene/ethylene copolymer.3. The polypropylene composition according to claim 1 , wherein the viscosity ratio is in the range of 0.45 to 0.75.4. The polypropylene composition according to claim 1 , wherein components (1) and (2) are copolymers obtained by polymerizing propylene and ethylene using a catalyst comprising:(a) a solid catalyst comprising magnesium, titanium, a halogen, and an electron donor compound selected from succinate-based compounds, and(b) an organoaluminum compound and(c) optionally an external electron donor compound.5. An injection-molded article comprising the polypropylene composition according to . In general, the present disclosure relates to the field of chemistry. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to polymer chemistry. In particular, the present disclosure relates to polypropylene compositions and molded articles thereof.It is believed that polypropylene is useful in food containers because of polypropylene's physical and hygienic properties. In some instances, polypropylene containers have poor in impact resistance at low temperatures. In some instances, polypropylene containers should have sufficient transparency to reveal the contents of the containers as well as stiffness for shape stability. As such, polypropylene should have a good balance between transparency, impact resistance at low temperatures, and stiffness.[1] In general embodiments, the present disclosure provides a polypropylene composition made from or containing:(i) component (1) made from or containing a propylene/ethylene copolymer containing more than 1.5% by weight and not more than 4% by weight of an ethylene-derived unit, based upon the total weight of the propylene/ethylene copolymer;(ii) ...

METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSPORTING BITUMEN IN SOLIDIFIED FORM

Historically, bitumen from oil sands has been carried over land using trucks, pipelines, or by rail, and over water using tankers. Each mode of transportation faces economic or technical challenges of its own. Here there is provided a method for transporting bitumen, comprising: receiving in a dry bulk shipping container a load of discrete pellets with bitumen entrapped into the pellets, wherein the pellets have non-stick outer surfaces configured to prevent the bitumen from sticking to walls of the container when the pellets are carried in the container; and transporting the dry bulk shipping container containing the pellets over a distance. Alternatively or additionally, the pellets may have non-stick outer surfaces configured to prevent the load from caking when the pellets are carried in the container such that the load of bitumen pellets is substantially free-flowing when the transporting is completed. 119.-. (canceled)20. A method for dry bulk shipping bituminous material , comprising: 'wherein the pellets have non-stick outer surfaces configured to prevent the bituminous material from sticking to walls of the container when the pellets are carried in the container, whereby the load remains pourable while it is being transported in the container; and', 'a) receiving in a dry bulk shipping container a pourable load of discrete pellets including bituminous material,'}b) transporting the dry bulk shipping container containing the pellets over a distance.21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the bituminous material is derived from bitumen which is suitable as a feedstock for a refinery to separate the feedstock into constituents that can be used as fuels and lubricants.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the bituminous material is suitable for use as an oil refinery feedstock to separate the feedstock into constituents that can be used as fuels and lubricants.23. The method of claim 20 , wherein the dry bulk shipping container is a railcar.24. The method of claim ...

POLYOLEFIN MICROPOROUS MEMBRANE

A polyolefin microporous membrane has a haze value measured in accordance with JIS K 7136 being 90% or less and puncture strength of 1.96 N or more. A multilayer polyolefin microporous membrane includes at least one layer of the polyolefin microporous membrane. A stacked polyolefin microporous membrane includes the polyolefin microporous membrane and one or more coating layers on at least one surface of the polyolefin microporous membrane. A battery includes a separator containing the polyolefin microporous membrane. 18- (canceled)9. A polyolefin microporous membrane , having a haze value measured in accordance with JIS K 7136 being 90% or less and puncture strength of 1.96 N or more.10. The polyolefin microporous membrane according to claim 9 , having air permeability of 50 sec/100 cmor more and 300 sec/100 cmor less.11. The polyolefin microporous membrane according to claim 9 , comprising 50 weight % or more of a high-density polyethylene.12. The polyolefin microporous membrane according to claim 9 , having a weight average molecular weight of 800 claim 9 ,000 or more.13. The polyolefin microporous membrane according to claim 9 , having a thickness of 1 μm or more and 20 μm or less.14. A multilayer polyolefin microporous membrane claim 9 , comprising at least one layer of the polyolefin microporous membrane according to .15. A laminated polyolefin microporous membrane claim 9 , comprising the polyolefin microporous membrane according to and one or more coating layers on at least one surface of the polyolefin microporous membrane.16. A battery claim 9 , comprising a separator containing the polyolefin microporous membrane according to . The present invention relates to a polyolefin microporous membrane.Microporous membranes are used in various fields, for example, a filter such as a filtration membrane and a dialysis membrane, a separator for a battery, and a separator for an electrolytic condenser, and the like. Among these, a microporous membrane using polyolefin ...

Hdpe

A multimodal polyethylene copolymer comprising: (III) 35 to 55 wt % of a lower molecular weight ethylene homopolymer component having an MFR 2 of 200 to 400 g/10 min; (IV) 45 to 65 wt % of a higher molecular weight ethylene copolymer component of ethylene and at least one C3-12 alpha olefin comonomer; wherein said multimodal polyethylene copolymer has a density of 955 to 962 kg/m 3 , an MFR 2 of 2.0 to 10 g/10 min and an Mw/Mn of more than 9.0.

BIMODAL HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE RESINS AND COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

The present disclosure is related to bimodal high-density polyethylene polymer compositions with increased high melt strength and good processability comprising a base resin which has a density of about 945 kg/mto about 955 kg/m, and comprises an ethylene polymer (A) having a density of at least about 968 kg/m, in an amount ranging from 45% to 55% by weight and an ethylene polymer (B) having a density lower than the density of polymer (A) wherein said composition has a complex viscosity at a shear rate of 0.01 rad/s ranging from about 200 to about 450 kPa·s and a complex viscosity at a shear rate of 100 rad/s ranging from about 1900 to about 2500 Pa·s. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making, and using the present compositions, and to articles made from there composition, and preferably to pipes and fittings. 1. A bimodal high-density polyethylene polymer composition comprising a base resin which has a density of about 945 kg/mto about 955 kg/m , preferably 946 to 951 kg/m , most preferably 947 to 951 , and comprises an ethylene polymer (A) having a density of at least about 968 kg/m , preferably above 970 , most preferably above 971 in an amount ranging from about 45% to about 55% by weight , preferably between 47 and 53% by weight , preferably between 48 and 52% by weight , most preferably between 49.5 and 51.5% by weight and an ethylene polymer (B) having a density lower than the density of polymer (A) , wherein said composition has a complex viscosity at a shear rate of 0.01 rad/s ranging from about 200 to about 450 kPa·s , preferably between 220 and 450 kPa·s , most preferably between 220 and 420 kPa·s and a complex viscosity at a shear rate of 100 rad/s ranging from about 1900 to about 2600 Pa·s , preferably from 2000 to 2500 Pa·s , most preferably from 2100 to 2450 Pa·s.2. The polymer composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition exhibits a viscosity at a constant shear stress of 747 Pa (η*) ranging from about 400 kPa·s to about ...

SOLID CARRIER COMPONENT INCLUDING A LIQUID POLYORGANOSILOXANE AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION AND USE OF THE SOLID CARRIER COMPONENT

A solid carrier component includes a liquid polydiorganosiloxane, an ethylene-based polymer, and a maleated ethylene-based polymer. The solid carrier component is useful in processes for preparing filled composite articles, such as wood plastic composite building materials. 1. A solid carrier component comprising:40 weight % to 80 weight % of (A) an ethylene-based polymer with a melt index>2 g/10 min measured according to ASTM D1238—13 at 190° C. and 2.16 Kg,10 weight % to <25 weight % of (B) a maleated ethylene-based polymer,10 weight % to <25 weight % of (C) a bis-hydroxyl terminated polydiorganosiloxane with a viscosity of 5,000 mPa·s to 25,000 mPa·s measured at 25° C. at 5 RPM on a Brookfield DY-III cone & plate viscometer with #CP-52 spindle; and0 to 10 weight % of (D) a filler,where each weight % is based on combined weights of all starting materials in the solid carrier component.2. The solid carrier component of claim 1 , where for starting material (A) the melt index is 2.3 g/10 min to 12 g/10 min claim 1 , the density is 0.917 g/cmto 0.952 g/cmmeasured according to ASTM D792—13 and starting material (A) is present at 50 weight % to 70 weight %.3. The solid carrier component of claim 1 , where starting material (A) is selected from the group consisting of an ethylene homopolymer and an ethylene/1-octene copolymer.4. The solid carrier component of claim 1 , where starting material (B) has a melt index of 0.1 g/10 min to 25 g/10 min and a maleic anhydride content of 0.25 weight % to 2.5 weight % claim 1 , and starting material (B) is present at 10 weight % to 20 weight %.6. The solid carrier component of claim 5 , where each R is a methyl group claim 5 , and starting material (C) is present at 10 weight % to 20 weight %.7. The solid carrier component of claim 1 , where starting material (D) is present in an amount >0 to 10 weight % claim 1 , and starting material (D) comprises talc.8. The solid carrier component of claim 1 , where the solid carrier component ...

SOLID CARRIER COMPONENT INCLUDING A LIQUID POLYDIORGANOSILOXANE AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION AND USE OF THE SOLID CARRIER COMPONENT

A solid carrier component includes a liquid polydiorganosiloxane and an ethylene-based polymer. The solid carrier component is useful in processes for preparing wood plastic composite articles, such as building materials. 1. A solid carrier component comprising:50 weight % to 90 weight % of (A) a high density polyethylene with a melt index >2 g/10 min measured according to ASTM D1238-13 at 190° C. and at 2.16 Kg loading;10 weight % to 25 weight % of (C) a bis-hydroxyl terminated polydiorganosiloxane with a viscosity of 5,000 mPa·s to 25,000 mPa·s measured at 25° C. at 5 RPM on a Brookfield DV-III cone & plate viscometer with #CP-52 spindle;0 to <25 weight % of (B) a maleated ethylene-based polymer; and0 to 10 weight % of (D) a filler,where each weight % is based on combined weights of all starting materials in the solid carrier component.2. The solid carrier component of claim 1 , where for starting material (A) the melt index is 6.8 g/10 min to 20 g/10 min claim 1 , and starting material (A) is present at 60 weight % to 90 weight %.4. The solid carrier component of claim 3 , where each R is a methyl group claim 3 , subscript x has a value sufficient to give the polydialkylsiloxane the viscosity of 12 claim 3 ,000 mPa·s to 15 claim 3 ,000 mPa·s claim 3 , and the polydialkylsiloxane is present at 10 weight % to 20 weight %.5. The solid carrier component of claim 1 , where starting material (B) is present claim 1 , and starting material (B) has a melt index of 0.1 g/10 min to 25 g/10 min determined at 190° C. and 2.16 Kg according to ASTM D1238-13 and a maleic anhydride content of 0.25 weight % to 2.5 weight % claim 1 , and starting material (B) is present at 0 weight % to 20 weight %.6. The solid carrier component of claim 1 , where the solid carrier component is free of starting material (B) claim 1 , the maleated ethylene-based polymer.7. The solid carrier component of claim 1 , where starting material (D) claim 1 , the filler claim 1 , is present in an amount >0 ...

UHMWPE FIBER, YARN AND ARTICLES THEREOF

The invention relates to a gel-spun fiber comprising an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), wherein the UHMWPE has an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of at least 4 dL/g and comprises at least 0.3 short chain branches per thousand total carbon atoms (SCB/1000TC), characterized in that the fiber further comprises between 0.1 and 10 parts by weight of carbon black based on 100 parts by weight of the amount of the polyethylene forming the fiber. The invention further relates to a yarn comprising at least 5 such gel-spun fibers as well as to articles comprising said fibers or yarns. 1. A gel-spun fiber comprising an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) , wherein the UHMWPE has an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of at least 4 dL/g and comprises at least 0.3 short chain branches per thousand total carbon atoms , characterized in that the fiber further comprises between 0.1 and 10 parts by weight of carbon black based on 100 parts by weight of the amount of the polyethylene forming the fiber.2. The gel-spun fiber of wherein the short chain branches (SCB) originate from a co-monomer in the UHMWPE wherein the co-monomer is selected from the group consisting of alpha-olefins with at least 3 carbon atoms claim 1 , cyclic olefins having 5 to 20 carbon atoms and linear claim 1 , branched or cyclic dienes having 4 to 20 carbon atoms.3. The gel-spun fiber of wherein the SCB are C-C-hydrocarbyl groups claim 1 , preferably the C-C-hydrocarbyl group is selected from the group consisting of methyl claim 1 , ethyl claim 1 , propyl claim 1 , butyl claim 1 , pentyl claim 1 , hexyl claim 1 , octyl and cyclohexyl claim 1 , isomers thereof and mixtures thereof.4. The gel-spun fiber of wherein the UHMWPE has an IV between 4 and 40 dL/g claim 1 , preferably between 6 and 30 dL/g and most preferably between 8 and 25 dL/g.5. The gel-spun fiber of wherein the carbon black is selected from the group consisting of acetylene black claim 1 , channel black claim 1 , furnace black claim 1 ...

Blow Molding Polymers with Improved Cycle Time, Processability, and Surface Quality

Ethylene-based polymers having a density of 0.952 to 0.965 g/cm, a high load melt index (HLMI) from 5 to 25 g/10 min, a weight-average molecular weight from 275,000 to 450,000 g/mol, a number-average molecular weight from 15,000 to 40,000 g/mol, a viscosity at HLMI from 1400 to 4000 Pa-sec, and a tangent delta at 0.1 secfrom 0.65 to 0.98 degrees. These polymers have the processability of chromium-based resins, but with improved stress crack resistance, and can be used in large-part blow molding applications. 1. An ethylene polymer having:{'sup': '3', 'a density in a range from about 0.952 to about 0.965 g/cm;'}a high load melt index (HLMI) in a range from about 5 to about 25 g/10 min;a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) in a range from about 275,000 to about 450,000 g/mol;a number-average molecular weight (Mn) in a range from about 15,000 to about 40,000 g/mol;a HLMI in a range from about 1400 to about 4000 Pa-sec; and{'sup': '−1', 'a tan δ at 0.1 secin a range from about 0.65 to about 0.98 degrees.'}2. The polymer of claim 1 , wherein the ethylene polymer has an environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR) of at least 500 hours.3. The polymer of claim 1 , wherein the ethylene polymer has a ratio of Mw/Mn in a range from about 8 to about 20.4. A blow molded article comprising the ethylene polymer of .5. The polymer of claim 1 , wherein the ethylene polymer has:a CY-a parameter in a range from about 0.18 to about 0.36; and{'sup': '−1', 'a viscosity at 100 secin a range from about 1600 to about 2800 Pa-sec.'}6. The polymer of claim 1 , wherein the ethylene polymer has:less than about 0.008 long chain branches per 1000 total carbon atoms; anda reverse comonomer distribution.7. The polymer of claim 1 , wherein the ethylene polymer contains claim 1 , independently claim 1 , less than 0.08 ppm by weight of chromium and titanium.8. The polymer of claim 1 , wherein:{'sup': '3', 'the density is in a range from about 0.952 to about 0.96 g/cm;'}the HLMI is in a range from ...

Polymer Blends With Improved Processability For TPO Roofing Membranes and Methods For Making Same

A polymer blend includes 35 to 50 wt % of at least one propylene-based elastomer, 25 to 50 wt % of at least one impact copolymer; and 15 to 25 wt % of at least one low density polyethylene component. The propylene-based elastomer has a heat of fusion less than about 80 J/g, greater than 50 wt % propylene and from about 3 wt % to about 25 wt % units derived from one or more C2 or C4-C12 α-olefins, based on a total weight of the propylene-based elastomer. The low density polyethylene has a density of about 0.90 g/cmto about 0.94 g/cm. The polymer blend is useful for making a roofing membrane. 1. A polymer blend , comprising:{'sub': 2', '4', '12, '35 to 50 wt % of at least one propylene-based elastomer having a heat of fusion less than about 80 J/g, wherein the propylene-based elastomer comprises greater than 50 wt % propylene and from about 3 wt % to about 25 wt % units derived from one or more Cor C-Cα-olefins, based on a total weight of the propylene-based elastomer;'}25 to 50 wt % of at least one impact copolymer; and{'sup': 3', '3, '15 to 25 wt % of at least one low density polyethylene component having a density of about 0.90 g/cmto about 0.94 g/cm.'}2. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the propylene-based elastomer has a triad tacticity greater than about 90% claim 1 , as measured by 13C NMR.3. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the propylene-based elastomer has a density of about 0.85 g/cmto about 0.88 g/cm.4. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the propylene-based elastomer has a melt index @230° C./2.16 kg of about 2.5 g/10 min to about 3.5 g/10 min claim 1 , as measured according to ASTM D1238.5. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the at least one impact copolymer has a melt index @230° C./2.16 kg of about 3.5 g/10 min to about 4.5 g/10 min claim 1 , as measured according to ASTM D1238.6. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the at least one impact copolymer has a density of about 0.88 g/cmto about 0.95 g/cm.7. The polymer blend of claim 1 ...

COMPOSITION COMPRISING POLYESTER AND POLYOLEFIN

The invention relates to an article comprising a stud for fitting into a complementary receptacle and/or comprising a receptacle for fitting into a complementary stud comprising a composition comprising A) a polyester, B) a polyolefin and C) a compatibilizer, wherein the amount of A) is at least 75 wt % of the total composition, the amount of B) is 5 to 22.5 wt % of the total composition and the weight ratio of the amount of B) with respect to the amount of C) is 2 to 20. The invention further relates to an article comprising the composition, particularly a toy block. 1. An article comprising a stud for fitting into a complementary receptacle and/or comprising a receptacle for fitting into a complementary stud comprising a composition comprising A) a polyester , B) a polyolefin and C) a compatibilizer , wherein the amount of A) is at least 75 wt % of the total composition , the amount of B) is 5 to 22.5 wt % of the total composition and the weight ratio of the amount of B) with respect to the amount of C) is 2 to 20.2. The article according to claim 2 , wherein A) is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and a combination thereof.31. The article according to claimed claim 2 , wherein A) is a recycled PET.4. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of B) is 8 to 15 wt % with respect to the total composition.5. The article according to claim 1 , wherein B) is selected from the group consisting of a low density polyethylene (LDPE) claim 1 , a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) claim 1 , a high density polyethylene (HDPE) claim 1 , polypropylene (PP) and an elastomeric copolymer of ethylene and an α-olefin having 4 to 10 carbon atoms claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. The article according to claim 5 , wherein B) is selected from the group consisting of an LDPE having a density of 0.916 to 0.940 g/cmaccording to ISO1183 claim 5 , an LLDPE having a density of 0.915 to 0.940 g/ ...

Polyethylene blend composition suitable for blown film, method of producing the same, and films made therefrom

The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend composition suitable for blown film, method of producing the same, and films made therefrom. The polyethylene blend composition suitable for blown film according to the present invention comprises the melt blending product of: (a) less than or equal to 4 percent by weight of a low density polyethylene (LDPE) having a density in the range of from 0.915 to 0.935 g/cm 3 , and a melt index (I 2 ) in the range of from greater than 0.8 to less than or equal to 5 g/10 minutes, and a molecular weight distribution (M w /M n ) in the range of from 6 to 10; (b) 90 percent or greater by weight of a heterogenous linear low density polyethylene (hLLDPE) having a density in the range of from 0.917 to 0.950 g/cm 3 , and a melt index (I 2 ) in the range of from 0.1 to less than or equal to 5 g/10 minutes; (c) optionally a hydrotalcite based neutralizing agent; (d) optionally one or more nucleating agents; and (e) optionally one or more antioxidants. When the polyethylene blend-composition is formed into a film via blown film process, the output rate is improved at least 6 percent relative to a similar linear low density polyethylene.

Metallic acrylate salts to increase polymer melt strength

A composition can include a polyolefin, a styrenic polymer, or a polylactic acid. The composition can include a metallic acrylate salt. A method of making a composition can include melt mixing a polyolefin, a styrenic polymer, or a polylactic acid with a metallic acrylate salt.

Method of Synthesizing Biodegradable Antimicrobial Polymer Containing Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Waste Material of Paper Tissue (WMPT) and Antimicrobial Agents

A polymer is synthesized by mixing with an Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) a waste material of paper tissue (WMPT), at least one antimicrobial agent, nano cellulose and nano bentonite. Optionally, a nanocomposite suspension is added. 1. A method for synthesizing polymer , comprising:providing Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE);mixing the LPDE with waste material of paper tissue (WMPT) and at least one antimicrobial agent; andmixing, as a mechanical agent with the LPDE with WMPT, nano cellulose and nano bentonite,wherein the mixing the LPDE with WMPT is configured to provide the polymer with LPDE mixed with WMPT in the range of approximately 5% to approximately 60%.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a percentage of WMPT to obtain a desired biodegradability, wherein the determining comprises:forming dumb-bell shaped polymer samples of the antimicrobial biodegradable polymer, including dumb-bell shaped polymer samples having at WMPT in ranges of approximately 5%, approximately 15%, approximately 30%, and approximately 60%;burying the polymer samples at the exterior under soil at a given depth for a given period; andunearthing the polymer samples and performing a biodegradation test.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the biodegradation test includes determining mass loss and change in surface characterization and morphology.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the biodegradation test includes:weighing the polymer samples prior to the burying, the weighing using a given electronic balance;drying the unearthed polymer samples; andweighing the dried unearthed polymer samples using said electronic balance.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein an amount of the nano cellulose and nano bentonite as a mechanical agent mixed with the polymer is between 0.001% and 5% of a total mass of the polymer.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:mixing, with the LPDE with WMPT, an antifungal agent, an antiviral agent, or both.7. The method of claim 1 , further ...

FLUORINE-CONTAINING POLYMER COMPOSITION

Described herein is a melt-processible polymer composition comprising: 3. The melt-processible polymer composition claim 1 , further comprising a synergist.4. The melt-processible polymer composition of claim 3 , wherein the synergist is polyethylene glycol or polycaprolactone.5. The melt-processible polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the fluorine-containing polymer is crystalline.6. The melt-processible polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the fluorine-containing polymer is semi-crystalline claim 1 , or amorphous.7. The melt-processible polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the fluorine-containing polymer is partially fluorinated.8. The melt-processible polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the fluorine-containing polymer is fully fluorinated.9. The melt-processible polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the fluorine-containing polymer further comprises interpolymerized units of a monomer claim 1 , wherein the monomer is selected from: dienes claim 1 , halogenated alkenes claim 1 , a fluoroalkyl substituted ethylene claim 1 , allyl iodide claim 1 , fluorinated alkyl vinyl ethers claim 1 , fluorinated alkoxy vinyl ethers claim 1 , olefins claim 1 , acrylates claim 1 , styrene claim 1 , vinyl ethers claim 1 , and combinations thereof.10. The melt-processible polymer composition of claim 9 , wherein the monomer is selected from: tetrafluoroethylene claim 9 , hexafluoropropylene claim 9 , trifluoroethylene claim 9 , vinylidene fluoride claim 9 , vinyl fluoride claim 9 , bromotrifluoroethylene claim 9 , chlorotrifluoroethylene claim 9 , CFCH═CF claim 9 , CFCH═CH claim 9 , CF═CHBr claim 9 , CH═CHCHBr claim 9 , CF═CFCFBr claim 9 , CH═CHCFCFBr claim 9 , and combinations thereof.11. The melt-processible polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the melt-processible polymer composition comprises 1 to 50 weight % of the fluorine-containing polymer.12. The melt-processible polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the melt-processible polymer composition ...

Catalyst system and process for the production of polyethylenes

The present invention relates to a catalyst system for the production of polyethylene comprising: I) the reaction product obtained by reacting a) a hydrocarbon solution comprising: i. a magnesium-containing compound selected from an organic oxygen-containing magnesium compound and/or a halogen-containing magnesium compound; and ii. an organic oxygen-containing titanium compound wherein the molar ratio of magnesium: titanium is lower than 3:1; and b) an organo aluminium halide having the formula AlR n X 3-n in which R is a hydrocarbon moiety containing 1-10 carbon atoms, X is a halogen and 0<n<3; II) an aluminium compound having the formula AlR′ 3 , in which R′ is a hydrocarbon moiety containing 1-10 carbon atoms; and III) one or more of an electron donor selected from the group of 1,2-dialkoxy hydrocarbon compounds wherein the molar ratio of supplied organo aluminium halide I)b) to supplied titanium in I) a) in the preparation of I) is between 5.0 and 7.0; and the molar ratio of the electron donor III) to the titanium present in the reaction product I) is between 0.05 and 0.40 The production of polyethylene using said catalyst system results in a reduction of formation of ethane and a reduction of the hexane-extractable content of the polyethylene.

LOW-SAG POLYETHYLENE PIPES AND METHODS THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to pipes comprising bimodal high molecular weight high density polyethylene which has been extruded in the presence of one or more organic peroxides that are present in an amount ranging from 30 ppm to 200 ppm. The pipe has an improved long-term hydrostatic strength. Also provided are methods for preparing pipes having these characteristics. 1. An extruded pipe comprising bimodal high molecular weight high density polyethylene{'sup': 3', '3, 'claim-text': wherein the pipe was extruded in the presence of about 30 ppm to about 200 ppm of one or more organic peroxides,', 'wherein the one or more organic peroxides has a half-life of 1 hour at a temperature in the range of about 125° C. to about 145° C., and, 'having a density ranging from about 0.9460 g/cmto about 0.9520 g/cm,'}{'sub': F', 'R', 'F', 'R, 'the extruded pipe has a long-term hydrostatic strength t/tratio of about 1.5 or greater when determined at 23° C. and 12 MPa and/or at 23° C. and 11.5 MPa, where tis the time-to-failure of the pipe and tis the time-to-failure of a comparative pipe which has not been extruded with organic peroxide.'}2. The extruded pipe of claim 1 , wherein the organic peroxide is present in an amount ranging from about 40 ppm to about 150 ppm.3. The extruded pipe of claim 1 , wherein the bimodal high density polyethylene has a porous polypropylene random copolymer.4. The extruded pipe of claim 1 , wherein the long-term hydrostatic strength t/tratio is about 2.0 or greater when determined at 23° C. and 12 MPa and/or at 23° C. and 11.5 MPa.5. The extruded pipe of claim 1 , which has one or more of the following properties:a sag value of about 20 or less;a PENT result of about 500 hours or more; and{'sup': '2', 'a Charpy impact energy of about 10 kJ/mor more.'}6. The extruded pipe of claim 5 , which has one or more of the following properties:{'sup': 3', '3, 'a density in the range of about 0.9470 g/cmto about 0.9510 g/cm;'}a sag value of about 15 or less;a ...

High-barrier polymer blend compositions

A polymer blend composition comprising 78-92% by weight of a homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene, 3-10% by weight of a polyamide homopolymer, 5-10% by weight of maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene (MAgPE) and 0-2% by weight of antistatic compound on the total weight of the polymer blend composition, in combination with suitable additives.

DIELECTRICALLY-ENHANCED POLYETHYLENE FORMULATION

A dielectrically-enhanced polyethylene formulation made from (A) a polyethylene-nucleation agent, a dielectrically-enhanced (B) a multimodal ultra-high density polyethylene (multimodal uHDPE) composition, and, optionally, (C) a low density polyethylene (LDPE) polymer. A method of making same, an insulated electrical device comprising same, and a method of using same. 1. A dielectrically-enhanced polyethylene formulation comprising a crystallized melt-blend of constituents (A) , (B) , and optionally (C): from 0.01 to 1.00 weight percent (wt %) of (A) a polyethylene-nucleation agent; from 29.00 to 99.99 weight percent of (B) a multimodal ultra-high density polyethylene (multimodal uHDPE) composition , comprising a long-chain branched polyethylene homopolymer component and a linear polyethylene homopolymer component , and characterized by a first density , d1 , from 0.958 to 0.970 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm) , measured according to ASTM D792-13 , Method B; and from 0.00 to 71.00 wt % of (C) a low density polyethylene (LDPE) polymer; and wherein the dielectrically-enhanced polyethylene formulation has a degree of crystallinity of from 40.0% to <85.0% , measured according to Degree of Crystallinity Test Method; wherein the (A) polyethylene-nucleation agent is selected from the group consisting of (A1) to (A7): (A1) calcium (1R ,2S)-cis-cyclohexane-1 ,2-dicarboxylate (1:1); (A2) calcium stearate (1:2); (A3) zinc stearate (1:2); (A4) a combination of (A1) and (A2); (A5) a combination of (A1) and (A3); (A6) a combination of (A2) and (A3); and (A7) a combination of (A1) , (A2) , and (A3).2. The dielectrically-enhanced polyethylene formulation of wherein the dielectrically-enhanced polyethylene formulation does not contain the (C) LDPE polymer claim 1 , and the dielectrically-enhanced polyethylene formulation is characterized by any one of limitations (i) to (iii): (i) a second density claim 1 , d2 claim 1 , wherein d2 is ≤0.972 g/cm claim 1 , and d2 is from 0.0010 to 0. ...

Master roll formulations for pre-stretched films

According to one aspect of the invention, a film is produced comprising core layers of lower density m-LLDPE (e.g., 0.914 density or lower) and RCPP (a polypropylene resin comprising an ethylene content). By adding a RCPP further comprising a catalyzed metallocene, predefined desirable properties are enhanced that improve the integrity of the film while assuring that performance requirements are achieved and maximized. According to a further aspect, PolylsoButlyene content is used to improve cling layer characteristics on both skins. According to still further aspects, the compositions and methods described herein result in master rolls, which typically comprise 70 gauge+ master roll content, having desired results achieved using only 45 gauge master roll.

RESIN COMPOSITION, MODIFIER, AND RESIN COMPOSITION INCLUDING THE MODIFIER

An object of this invention is to provide a resin composition usable as a modifier with which the brittleness of a plastic material including a plurality of resins, such as a laminate of different kinds of materials collected for recycling, can be overcome and the impact resistance and elongation at break can be enhanced. Provided is a resin composition (A) including the following components (1) and (2): (1) a composition (a1) including at least two kinds of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers having different vinyl acetate contents; and (2) a copolymer (a2) that is at least one copolymer selected from an ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer and an ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer. 1. A resin composition (A) comprising the following components (1) and (2):(1) a composition (a1) including at least two kinds of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers having different vinyl acetate contents; and(2) a copolymer (a2) that is at least one copolymer selected from an ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer and an ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer.2. The resin composition (A) as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe resin composition (A) contains the composition (a1) in an amount of not less than 50 wt % and not more than 99 wt % and the copolymer (a2) in an amount of not less than 1 wt % and not more than 50 wt %, a total of the composition (a1) and the copolymer (a2) being 100 wt %.3. The resin composition (A) as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe copolymer (a2) has an acrylic acid content or a methacrylic acid content of not less than 3 mol % and not more than 15 mol %.4. The resin composition (A) as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe composition (a1) is a composition including three or more kinds of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers having different vinyl acetate contents.5. The resin composition (A) as set forth in claim 1 , whereinin a case where a difference in vinyl acetate content is taken between the copolymers in the composition (a1), a difference in vinyl acetate content in each pair ...

Ethylene-Based Polymer Composition Containing a Phosphine Oxide

The present disclosure provides a composition. The composition includes (i) an ethylene-based polymer; (ii) an organic peroxide, (iii) a phosphine oxide, and (iv) a protic acid-source compound (“PASC”) selected from a protic acid, a protic acid-generator compound (“PAGC”), and combinations thereof. The present disclosure also provides a coated conductor. The coated conductor includes a conductor and a coating on the conductor, the coating containing a composition including (i) an ethylene-based polymer; (ii) an organic peroxide, (iii) a phosphine oxide, and (iv) a protic acid-source compound (“PASC”) selected from a protic acid, a protic acid-generator compound (“PAGC”), and combinations thereof.

HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITIONS, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME, INJECTION MOLDED ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM, AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH ARTICLES

The instant invention is a high-density polyethylene composition, method of producing the same, injection molded articles made therefrom, and method of making such articles. The high-density polyethylene composition of the instant invention includes a first component, and a second component. The first component is a high molecular weight ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer having a density in the range of 0.920 to 0.946 g/cm, and a melt index (I) in the range of 1 to 15 g/10 minutes. The second component is a low molecular weight ethylene polymer having a density in the range of 0.965 to 0.980 g/cm, and a melt index (I) in the range of 30 to 1500 g/10 minutes. The high-density polyethylene composition has a melt index (I) of at least 1, a density in the range of 0.950 to 0.960 g/cm. The method of producing a high-density polyethylene composition includes the following steps: (1) introducing ethylene, and one or more alpha-olefin comonomers into a first reactor; (2) (co)polymerizing the ethylene in the presence of one or more alpha-olefin comonomers in the first reactor thereby producing a first component, wherein the first component being a high molecular weight ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer having a density in the range of 0.920 to 0.946 g/cm, and a melt index (I) in the range of 1 to 15 g/10 minutes; (3) introducing the first component and additional ethylene into a second reactor; (4) polymerizing the additional ethylene in the second reactor thereby producing a second component, wherein the second component being a low molecular weight ethylene polymer having a density in the range of 0.965 to 0.980 g/cm, and a melt index (I) in the range of 30 to 1500 g/10 minutes; and (5) thereby producing the high-density polyethylene composition, wherein the high-density polyethylene composition having a melt index (I) of at least 1, a density in the range of 0.950 to 0.960 g/cm. The injection molded articles according to instant invention comprise the above-described ...

ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMER COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVED EXTRUSION COATINGS

The invention provides a composition comprising at least the following: 1. A composition comprising at least the following:a) a first composition comprising at least one first ethylene-based polymer, formed by high pressure, free-radical polymerization, and wherein the first composition comprises the following properties: a melt index (I2) from 1.0 to 15.0 g/10 min, and density from 0.910 to 0.940 g/cc;b) a second composition comprising at least one second ethylene-based polymer, and wherein the second composition comprises the following properties: a melt index (I2) from 1.0 to 1000 g/10 min, and a density greater than 0.940 g/cc;wherein the melt index (I2) ratio of the melt index (I2) of the second composition to the melt index (I2) of the first composition is from 0.50 to 2.70;wherein the composition comprises the following properties: melt index (I2) from 2.0 to 20.0 g/10 min, and a density from 0.910 to 0.935 g/cc; andwherein the first composition is present in an amount from 65 to 95 wt %, based on the weight of the composition.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the melt index (I2) ratio of “the composition” to “the second composition” is from 0.30 to 2.00.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the first ethylene-based polymer is prepared in a tubular reactor.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the first composition comprises ≥95 wt % of the first ethylene-based polymer claim 1 , based on the weight of the first composition.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the first ethylene-based polymer is a low density polyethylene (LDPE).6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the second composition comprises ≥95 wt % of the second ethylene-based polymer claim 1 , based on the weight of the second composition.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the second composition has a density from 0.940 to 0.966 g/cc.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the second ethylene-based polymer is a high density polyethylene (HDPE).9. The composition of claim 1 , ...

PROPYLENE ETHYLENE RANDOM COPOLYMER

A propylene ethylene copolymer having: 1. A propylene ethylene copolymer having:(i) an ethylene derived units content (C2) ranging from 2.0 wt % to 11.0 wt %, based upon the total weight of the copolymer;(ii)) a fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. (Xs) ranging from 7.1 wt % to 28.5 wt %, based upon the total weight of the copolymer;(iii) an intrinsic viscosity of the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. ranging from 3.2 dl/g to 5.6 dl/g; {'br': None, 'i': Tm>', 'C, '155−1.4×2 \u2003\u2003(I),'}, '(iv) a melting point (Tm) higher than 140.0° C. and fulfilling the relation (I)wherein Tm is the melting point of the propylene ethylene copolymer measured by DSC and C2is the wt % of ethylene derived units of the propylene ethylene copolymer, based upon the total weight of the copolymer; and {'br': None, 'i': TM>', 'C', 'Xs, '1900−285×2+50×\u2003\u2003(II),'}, '(v) a flexural modulus (TM) higher than 500 MPa and fulfilling the relation (II)'}wherein TM is the flexural modulus in MPA, C2 is the wt % of ethylene derived units of the propylene ethylene copolymer, based upon the total weight of the copolymer, and Xs is the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. (wt %) of the propylene ethylene copolymer, based upon the total weight of the copolymer.2. The propylene ethylene copolymer according to having a melt flow rate MFR. (ISO 1133 (230° C. claim 1 , 2.16 kg) ranging from 0.2 g/10 min to 100 g/10 min.3. The propylene ethylene copolymer according to having the ethylene derived units content ranging from 3.3 wt % to 10.2 wt % claim 1 , based upon the total weight of the copolymer.4. The propylene ethylene copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. ranges from 8.2 wt % to 25.3 wt % claim 1 , based upon the total weight of the copolymer.5. The propylene ethylene copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the intrinsic viscosity of the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. ranges from 3.5 dl/g to 5.2 dl/g.6. The propylene ethylene copolymer ...

Scratch resistant polymer composition

Scratch resistant polymer composition, in particular for the manufacturing of rigid, scratch resistant and dimensionally stable building bricks, comprising: a) a bio-based HDPE granulate, produced from ethanol or ethylene obtained from biomass; b) an amorphous polymer and/or (semi)crystalline polymer; c) optionally a mineral filler and optionally a colouring pigment; Furthermore, a method for manufacturing an injection moulding article from the scratch resistant polymer composition is disclosed.

ETHYLENE COPOLYMERS AND FILMS WITH EXCELLENT SEALING PROPERTIES

An ethylene copolymer composition comprises: a first ethylene copolymer having a density of from 0.855 to 0.913 g/cm, a molecular weight distribution, M/Mof from 1.7 to 2.3, and a melt index, 12 of from 0.1 to 20 g/10 min; a second ethylene copolymer having a density of from 0.875 to 0.936 g/cm, a molecular weight distribution, M/Mof from 2.3 to 6.0, and a melt index, 12 of from 0.3 to 100 g/10 min; and optionally a third ethylene copolymer; where the first ethylene copolymer has more short chain branches per thousand carbon atoms than the second ethylene copolymer and the density of the second ethylene copolymer is equal to or higher than the density of the first ethylene copolymer. The ethylene copolymer composition has a density of from 0.865 to 0.913 g/cm; a melt index, 12 of from 0.5 to 10 g/10 min; and a fraction eluting at from 90 to 105° C., having an integrated area of greater than 4 weight percent in a CTREF analysis; and at least 0.0015 parts per million (ppm) of hafnium. 1. An ethylene copolymer composition comprising:{'sup': '3', 'sub': w', 'n', '2, '(i) from 20 to 80 weight percent of a first ethylene copolymer having a density of from 0.855 to 0.913 g/cm; a molecular weight distribution, M/Mof from 1.7 to 2.3; and a melt index, Iof from 0.1 to 20 g/10 min;'}{'sup': '3', 'sub': w', 'n', '2, '(ii) from 80 to 20 weight percent of a second ethylene copolymer having a density of from 0.875 to 0.936 g/cm; a molecular weight distribution, M/Mof from 2.3 to 6.0; and a melt index, Iof from 0.3 to 100 g/10 min; and'}(iii) from 0 to 40 weight percent of a third ethylene copolymer;wherein the number of short chain branches per thousand carbon atoms in the first ethylene copolymer (SCB1) is greater than the number of short chain branches per thousand carbon atoms in the second ethylene copolymer (SCB2);wherein the density of the second ethylene copolymer is equal to or greater than the density of the first ethylene copolymer;{'sup': '3', 'sub': '2', 'wherein the ...

COMPOSITION FOR PRODUCING SHEET FOR FORMING LAMINATE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND SHEET FOR FORMING LAMINATE

To provide a composition for producing a sheet for forming a laminate, which contains an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and a polyethylene resin, by which the above-described problems in the width of the temperature range in which a processable viscosity range is obtained and the like are improved and which excels in processing properties such as a film-forming property when producing a sheet, and a sheet for forming a laminate using this. A composition for producing a sheet for forming a laminate, which contains an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and polyethylene, wherein the composition has a sea-island structure in which the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is a sea phase and the polyethylene is an island phase, and a sheet for forming a laminate using this. 1. A composition for producing a sheet for forming a laminate , comprising an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and polyethylene ,wherein the composition has a sea-island structure in which the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is a sea phase and the polyethylene is an island phase.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein a volume ratio (EVA:PE) of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) to the polyethylene (PE) is in a range of 90:10 to 30:70.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the sea-island structure is obtained by kneading the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) and the polyethylene (PE) under a condition where a viscosity of the PE (V[Pa·s]) is 0.1 to 20 times with respect to a viscosity of the EVA (V[Pa·s]).4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the sea-island structure is obtained by kneading the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and the polyethylene under a condition of a shear rate of 10 to 1500 s.5. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein an average diameter ((average long diameter (1)+average short diameter (d))/2) of the polyethylene island phase is 40 μm or less.6. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein an average aspect ratio (average long ...

BINDER COMPOSITION AND ITS USE IN PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF WOOD FIBRE BOARDS

This invention relates to a new binder composition and a process using it for the production of new and improved wood fibre boards. 1. A binder mixture , comprising with respect to the sum of components i.-vi.: [ a1) 0-80% in moles of units deriving from at least aromatic dicarboxylic acid,', 'a2) 20-100% in moles of units deriving from at least one saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acid;', 'a3) 0-5% in moles of units deriving from at least one unsaturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acid;, 'a) a dicarboxylic component comprising, with respect to the total dicarboxylic component, b1) 95-100% in moles of units deriving from at least one saturated aliphatic diol;', 'b2) 0-5% in moles of units deriving from at least one unsaturated aliphatic diol;, 'b) a diol component comprising, with respect to the total for the diol component], 'i. 5-45% by weight of at least one polyester comprising{'sub': n', '2n', '2, 'ii. 0-6% by weight of at least one dihydroxyl compound having the formula CH(OH)in which “n” is from 2 to 14;'}iii. 10-55% by weight of at least one cross-linking and/or chain extender agent comprising at least one compound having two and/or multiple functional groups including isocyanate, peroxide, carbodiimide, isocyanate, oxazoline, epoxy, anhydride and divinylether groups and mixtures thereof;iv. 2-45% by weight of at least one compound containing silicon;v. 0-60% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polyolefin having a melting point ≦140° C.;vi. 0-40% by weight of water.2. The binder mixture according to claim 1 , in which the said aromatic dicarboxylic acid in polyester i. is selected from aromatic dicarboxylic acids of the phthalic acid type claim 1 , heterocyclic dicarboxylic aromatic compounds and mixtures thereof.3. The binder mixture according to claim 1 , in which the said saturated aliphatic dicarboxylic acid of polyester i. is selected from C-Csaturated dicarboxylic acids claim 1 , their C-Calkyl esters claim 1 , their salts and mixtures thereof.4. The ...

COPOLYMER COMPRISING AT LEAST THREE BLOCKS: POLYAMIDE BLOCKS, PEG BLOCKS AND OTHER BLOCKS

The present invention relates to elastomeric thermoplastic polymers (ETP) and especially technical polymers with high added value used in varied sectors, such as electronics, motor vehicles or sport. The present invention more particularly relates to copolymers containing polyether blocks and polyamide blocks, abbreviated as “PEBA”, which have good antistatic properties. Even more particularly, the invention relates to a copolymer containing at least one polyamide (PA) block, at least one polyethylene glycol (PEG) block and at least one block that is more hydrophobic than the PEG block. A subject of the invention is also a process for synthesizing such thermoplastic elastomers which have good antistatic properties and the use thereof in any type of thermoplastic polymer matrix in order to afford this matrix antistatic properties. 1. A copolymer comprising:from 5 to 50% by weight, relative to the total weight of the copolymer, of at least one polyamide (PA) block,from 20 to 94% by weight, relative to the total weight of the copolymer, of at least one polyethylene glycol (PEG) block,from 1 to 45% by weight, relative to the total weight of the copolymer, of at least one block that is more hydrophobic than the PEG block, said block that is more hydrophobic than the PEG block being selected from the group consisting of a polyether (PE) block other than PEG, a polyester (PES) block and a polyolefin (PO) block.2. The copolymer as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the block that is more hydrophobic than the PEG block is selected from the group consisting of:a PE block selected from the group consisting of polypropylene glycol (PPG), polytetramethylene glycol (PTMG), polyhexamethylene ether glycol, polytrimethylene ether glycol (PO3G), poly(3-alkyl tetrahydrofuran), and copolymers thereof,a PES block,a PO block selected from the group consisting of ethylene homopolymers and copolymers, propylene homopolymers and copolymers, styrene/ethylene-butene/styrene (SEBS) block copolymers, ...

Gel Extruded Articles Made From High Density Polyethylene With Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution

A polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles is described. The polymer composition contains polyethylene particles combined with a plasticizer. The polyethylene polymer has a narrow molecular weight distribution. Polymer articles made in accordance with the present disclosure have enhanced strength properties. In one embodiment, the polymer composition is used to form a porous membrane for use as a separator in electronic devices. 1. A polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles comprising:a plasticizer;polymer particles comprising a high density polyethylene polymer, the high density polyethylene polymer have a narrow molecular weight distribution such that the high density polyethylene polymer has a polydispersity index (PDI) of less than about 8.2. A polymer composition as defined in claim 1 , wherein the high density polyethylene polymer has an intercrossing point (ICP) of greater than about 150 kPa.3. A polymer composition as defined in claim 1 , wherein the high density polyethylene polymer has a polydispersity index (PDI) of less than about 7.5.4. A polymer composition as defined in claim 1 , wherein the high density polyethylene polymer has an intercrossing point (ICP) of greater than about 168 kPa and has a polydispersity index (PDI) of less than about 6.5.5. A polymer composition as defined in claim 1 , wherein the high density polyethylene particles have a median particle size by volume of from about 70 microns to about 210 microns.6. A polymer composition as defined in claim 1 , wherein the high density polyethylene particles are present in the composition in an amount up to about 50% by weight.7. A polymer composition as defined in claim 1 , wherein the plasticizer comprises mineral oil claim 1 , a paraffinic oil claim 1 , a hydrocarbon claim 1 , an alcohol claim 1 , an ether claim 1 , an ester claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.8. A polymer composition as defined in claim 1 , wherein the high density polyethylene has a molecular ...

POLYOLEFIN BLENDS INCLUDING COMPATIBILIZER

A composition comprising from 10 wt % to 90 wt % of an ethylene component including at least one ethylene based polymer having an ethylene content of at least 50.0 wt %, a melt index from 0.1 g/10 min to 100.0 g/10 min, and a density from 0.935 g/cmto 0.965 g/cm; from 10 wt % to 90 wt % of a propylene component including at least one propylene based polymer having a propylene content of at least 50.0 wt % and a melt flow rate from 0.5 g/10 min to 200.0 g/10 min; and from 1 wt % to 20 wt % of a composite component including a specified block composite, derived from at least ethylene and an alpha-olefin. 1. A composition , comprising:{'sup': 3', '3, '(A) from 10 wt % to 90 wt % of an ethylene component including at least one ethylene based polymer having an ethylene content of at least 50.0 wt %, based on the total weight of the ethylene based polymer, a melt index from 0.1 g/10 min to 100.0 g/10 min (ASTM D-1238 at 190° C., 2.16 kg), and a density from 0.935 g/cmto 0.965 g/cm;'}(B) from 10 wt % to 90 wt % of a propylene component including at least one propylene based polymer having a propylene content of at least 50.0 wt %, based on the total weight of the propylene based polymer, and a melt flow rate from 0.5 g/10 min to 200.0 g/10 min (ASTM D-1238 at 230° C., 2.16 kg);{'sub': '3-10', '(C) from 1 wt % to 20 wt % of a composite component including a specified block composite, derived from at least ethylene and an alpha-olefin that is one of a Calpha-olefin, whereinthe specified block composite includes an ethylene based polymer having an ethylene content from 69 mol % and to 90 mol %, an alpha-olefin based polymer that is derived from at least the alpha-olefin, and a block copolymer comprising an ethylene block and an alpha-olefin block, the ethylene block of the block copolymer having the same composition as the ethylene based polymer in the block composite, and the alpha-olefin block of the block copolymer having the same composition as the alpha-olefin based ...

OPTICAL FIBER CABLE JACKET WITH LOW MODULUS OF ELASTICITY

Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a polymer composition. The polymer composition includes from 0% to 80% by weight of a polyolefin component and from 20% to 100% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer component. The polymer composition has an elastic modulus of less than 1500 MPa at −40° C. as measured using dynamic mechanical analysis according to ASTM D4065. Further, the polymer composition has a coefficient of thermal expansion as averaged over the temperature range of −40° C. to 25° C. of more than 120×10/K when measured according to ASTM E831, and the polymer composition has a thermal contraction stress of no more than 4.0 MPa at −40° C. as measured using dynamic mechanical analysis. Additionally, embodiments of an optical fiber cable having a cable jacket made of the polymeric composition are disclosed herein. 1. An optical fiber cable comprising:at least one optical fiber;a polymeric jacket that surrounds the at least one optical fiber;{'claim-text': ['from 0% to 80% by weight of a polyolefin component;', 'from 20% to 100% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer component;', 'wherein the polymer composition has an elastic modulus of at most 1500 MPa at −40° C. as measured using dynamic mechanical analysis according to ASTM D4065;', {'sup': '−6', '#text': 'wherein the polymer composition has a coefficient of thermal expansion as averaged over the temperature range of −40° C. to 25° C. of at least 120×10/K when measured according to ASTM E831; and'}, 'wherein the polymer composition has a thermal contraction stress of at most 4.0 MPa at −40° C. as measured using dynamic mechanical analysis.'], '#text': 'wherein the polymeric jacket is formed at least in part from a polymer composition comprising:'}2. The optical fiber cable of claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin component comprises at least one of medium-density polyethylene claim 1 , high-density polyethylene claim 1 , low-density polyethylene claim 1 , linear low-density polyethylene claim 1 , or ...

USE OF PROTECTED N-HYDROXYIMIDE DERIVATES AND TRANSITION METAL AS OXYGEN SCAVENGER SYSTEM IN TRANSPARENT POLYOLEFIN FILMS

An oxygen-scavenging composition containing (I) a polymeric resin, (II) an organic oxidation additive based on a cyclic oxyimide, (III) a metal salt, preferably a transition metal salt, (IV) a sacrificial oxidizable substrate, and optionally, (V) an additional component; wherein components (I) and (IV) are different. 1. An oxygen-scavenging composition comprising(I) a polymeric resin,(II) an organic oxidation additive based on a cyclic oxyimide,(III) a metal salt,(IV) a sacrificial oxidizable substrate, andoptionally (V) an additional component; with the proviso that components (I) and (IV) are different.2. An oxygen-scavenging composition according to claim 1 ,whereincomponent (II) is present in an amount of 0.001-10 wt %, based on the polymeric resin,component (III) is present in an amount of 0.001-10 wt %, based on the polymeric resin,Component (IV) is present in an amount of 0.001-10 wt %, based on the polymeric resin, andoptionally component (V) is present in an amount of 0.001-10 wt %, based on the polymeric resin.3. The oxygen-scavenging composition according to claim 2 , wherein the polymeric resin is a thermoplastic polymer selected from the group consisting of homopolymer of an olefin claim 2 , a copolymer of olefin monomers claim 2 , copolymer of olefin monomer with diolefin monomer claim 2 , cyclic olefin claim 2 , copolymer of one or more 1-olefin or diolefin with carbon monoxide claim 2 , copolymer of one or more 1-olefin and diolefin with carbon monoxide claim 2 , and polyvinyl alcohol.4. The oxygen-scavenging composition according to claim 1 , wherein the organic oxidation additive is a compound selected from the group consisting of N-(trityloxy)phthalimide claim 1 , N-(stearoyloxy)phthalimide claim 1 , N-(toluene-4-sulfonyloxy)-phthalimide claim 1 , N-(2-benzoylbenzoyloxy)-phthalimide claim 1 , N claim 1 ,N′-dihydroxypyromellitic diimine and N claim 1 ,N′-distearoyloxypyromelitimide.5. The oxygen-scavenging composition according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Polypropylene - polyethylene blends with improved properties

Polypropylene-Polyethylene blends comprising A) 75 to 90 wt % of a blend of A-1) polypropylene and A-2) polyethylene and B) 10 to 25 wt % of a compatibilizer being a heterophasic polyolefin composition comprising B-1) a polypropylene with an MFR 2 between 1.0 and 300 g/10 min (according to ISO 1133 at 230° C. at a load of 2.16 kg) and B-2) a copolymer of ethylene and propylene or C 4 to C 10 alpha olefin with a Tg (measured with dynamic-mechanical thermal analysis, DMTA, according to ISO 6721-7) of below −25° C. and an intrinsic viscosity (measured in decalin according to DIN ISO 1628/1 at 135° C.) of at least 3.0 dl/g, whereby the blend has simultaneously increased Charpy Notched Impact Strength (according to ISO 179-1eA, measured at 23° C.), Flexural Modulus (according to ISO 178) as well as heat deflection resistance (determined with DMTA according to ISO 6721-7).

Propylene-alpha Olefin Copolymers and Methods for Making the Same

Provided is a composition having 60 wt % to 95 wt % of a first propylene alpha-olefin copolymer component having a reactivity ratio product of less than 0.75 and a weight average molecular weight of greater than about 450,000 g/mol; and 5 wt % to 40 wt % of a second propylene alpha-olefin copolymer component having a reactivity ratio of greater than 1.5 and a weight average molecular weight of less than about 215,000 g/mol.

IMPROVED FOAMING BEHAVIOUR OF POLYMER COMPOSITIONS USING BLOWING AGENT AND NUCLEATION AGENT

The invention relates to a foamable polymer composition comprising a blowing agent and a foamed polymer composition obtained by foaming this foamable polymer composition. The invention further relates to a cable comprising at least one layer which comprises the foamable polymer composition or a foamed polymer composition.

IMPROVED FOAMING BEHAVIOUR OF POLYMER COMPOSITIONS USING PASSIVE NUCLEATION

The present invention concerns a foamable polymer composition and a foamed polymer composition obtained by foaming this foamable polymer composition. The invention is also concerned with a cable comprising at least one layer which comprises the foamable polymer composition or the foamed polymer composition. The invention further provides a process for producing a foamed polymer composition.

Metallocene-Catalyzed Polyethylene

A metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene resin having a multimodal molecular weight and composition distribution, comprising from 45% by weight to 75% by weight of a low density fraction, said fraction having a density below or equal to 918 g/cm 3 as measured following the method of standard test ISO 1183 at a temperature of 23° C., wherein the density of the polyethylene resin is from 0.920 to 0.945 g/cm 3 , wherein the M w /M n of the polyethylene is of from 2.8 to 6, wherein the melt index MI2 of the polyethylene resin of from 0.1 to 5 g/10 min measured following the method of standard test ISO 1133 Condition D at a temperature of 190° C. and under a load of 2.16 kg; and wherein the composition distribution breadth index (CDBI) of the polyethylene resin is below 70%, as analyzed by quench TREF (temperature rising elution fractionation) analysis.

POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITION AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, AND FILM OR SHEET PREPARED FROM THE POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF

A polypropylene composition, a preparation method thereof, and a film or a sheet prepared from the polypropylene composition and use thereof. The composition includes 45 parts to 75 parts of a polypropylene, 10 parts to 35 parts of an elastomer, 5 parts to 20 parts of a polyethylene, 0.1 parts to 0.5 parts of an antioxidant, and 0.1 parts to 0.5 parts of a lubricant. A half peak width of a crystallization peak of the polypropylene is 5° C. to 10° C., and a peak temperature of the crystallization peak of the polypropylene is 105° C. to 115° C. The polypropylene composition has a good tenacity, especially a −30° C. low-temperature impact performance. The film or the sheet prepared from the composition and applied to automotive interior parts, can enable the external accessories not only to be less likely to generate sharp fragments while being strongly impacted, to guarantee the safety of people, but also to have a matte characteristic. 1. A polypropylene composition , characterized in that , it comprises following components in parts by weight based on the whole composition:a polypropylene 45 to 75 parts;an elastomer 10 to 35 parts; and 'wherein a half peak width of a crystallization peak of the polypropylene is 5° C. to 10° C., and preferably 7° C. to 9° C.; preferably a peak temperature of the crystallization peak of the polypropylene is 105° C. to 115° C., and preferably 108° C. to 112° C.; and the half peak width of the crystallization peak and the peak temperature of the crystallization peak are tested at a cooling rate of 10° C./min according to a standard of ISO 11357.', 'a polyethylene 5 to 20 parts;'}2. The polypropylene composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polypropylene is a homopolymerized polypropylene claim 1 , with an isotactic index of 94% to 98% and a melt flow rate of 1 g/10 min to 5 g/10 min under a load of 2.16 kg at 230° C.3. The polypropylene composition according to claim 1 , wherein the elastomer is one or a mixture of an ethene- ...

EXTRUDABLE CAPSTOCK COMPOSITIONS

Compositions and methods for producing polymeric composites containing extrudable capstock compositions. The capstock composition includes crosslinkable polymer. The capstock composition can also include additives to impart certain functionality, including ultraviolet stability, ultraviolet reflectance, gloss reduction, color and microbial resistance. 1. A composite composition comprising:(a) a substrate comprising a melt processable polymeric composite, wherein the substrate has at least one surface suitable for bonding to another polymer; and(b) capstock, which comprises a crosslinkable polymer , bonded to the at least one surface of the substrate , wherein the crosslinkable polymer is a silane grafted polyolefin; andwherein the melt processable polymeric composite comprises polyolefin and a first filler, which includes cellulosic material and/or silica.2. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein the capstock comprises a polymer blend which includes polyethylene and silane grafted polyethylene; and the polymeric composite comprises polyethylene and/or polypropylene.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the silane grafted polyethylene is an alkoxysilane grafted polyethylene.4. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the capstock further comprises a second filler.5. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the capstock further comprises one or more additives selected from the group consisting of antioxidants claim 2 , light stabilizers claim 2 , fibers claim 2 , blowing agents claim 2 , foaming additives claim 2 , antiblocking agents claim 2 , heat stabilizers claim 2 , impact modifiers claim 2 , biocides claim 2 , antimicrobial additives claim 2 , compatibilizers claim 2 , plasticizers claim 2 , tackifiers claim 2 , colorants claim 2 , processing aids claim 2 , lubricants claim 2 , coupling agents claim 2 , flame retardants claim 2 , color streakers claim 2 , ultraviolet relective additives claim 2 , infrared reflective additives claim 2 , thermally conductive ...

Metallocene Catalyst System for Producing LLDPE Copolymers With Tear Resistance and Low Haze

Ethylene polymers having a density from 0.908 to 0.925 g/cm3, a melt index from 0.5 to 3 g/10 min, a ratio of Mw/Mn from 2 to 4, a ratio of Mz/Mw from 1.6 to 2.3, a CY-a parameter from 0.45 to 0.6, and an ATREF profile characterized by a single peak at a peak ATREF temperature from 76 to 88° C., and by less than 4.5 wt. % of the polymer eluting above a temperature of 91° C. These ethylene polymers can be used to produce various articles of manufacture, such as blown and cast films with a beneficial combination of high tear resistance and low haze.

POLYOLEFIN STRUCTURE

A polyolefin-based structure includes 60 to 97% by mass of a polyolefin (A), 1 to 35% by mass of an acid-modified polyolefin (B), and 2 to 35% by mass of a polyamide resin (C), in which the polyamide resin (C) is dispersed in a layered form in the polyolefin (A), and the polyamide resin (C) is a melt-kneaded product of 30 to 70% by mass of a polyamide (X) that contains a diamine unit containing 70 mol % or more of a m-xylylenediamine unit and a dicarboxylic acid unit containing an β,ω-linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid unit and 30 to 70% by mass of an aliphatic polyamide (Y) (provided that a total of the polyamide (X) and the polyamide (Y) is taken as 100% by mass), and a difference between a melting point Tmof the polyamide (X) as observed by differential scanning calorimetry and a melting point Tmderived from the polyamide (X) in the polyamide resin (C), is 0.1 to 2.5° C. 1. A polyolefin-based structure comprising 60 to 97% by mass of a polyolefin (A) , 1 to 35% by mass of an acid-modified polyolefin (B) , and 2 to 35% by mass of a polyamide resin (C) , wherein the polyamide resin (C) is dispersed in a layered form in the polyolefin (A) , and the polyamide resin (C) is a melt-kneaded product of 30 to 70% by mass of a polyamide (X) that contains a diamine unit containing 70 mol % or more of a m-xylylenediamine unit and a dicarboxylic acid unit containing an α ,ω-linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid unit and 30 to 70% by mass of an aliphatic polyamide (Y) , provided that a total of the polyamide (X) and the polyamide (Y) is taken as 100% by mass , and a difference between a melting point Tmof the polyamide (X) as observed by differential scanning calorimetry and a melting point Tmderived from the polyamide (X) in the polyamide resin (C) , is from 0.1 to 2.5° C.2. The polyolefin-based structure according to claim 1 , further comprising a light-shielding material (D) in an amount of more than 0% by mass and 10% by mass or less.3. The polyolefin-based structure according ...

Polymer compositions comprising cross-linked polymers comprising boronic ester functions enabling exchange reactions, process for preparing them and their use

The object of the invention is a polymer compositions comprising cross-linked polymer comprising boronic ester functions enabling exchange reactions, as well as free monofunctional boronic esters. The compositions are obtained from the modification of a polymer by a functionalised boronic ester additive. This polymer can be pre-functionalised boronic ester or functionalised on addition of the said additive. In particular, the invention relates to a process enabling the behaviour of a polymer to be modified by addition of a functional additive, enabling a cross-linked network containing exchangeable boronic ester links to be formed.

POLYMER COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CROSS-LINKED POLYMERS COMPRISING BORONIC ESTER FUNCTIONS ENABLING EXCHANGE REACTIONS, PROCESS FOR PREPARING THEM AND THEIR USE

The object of the invention is a polymer compositions comprising cross-linked polymer comprising boronic ester functions enabling exchange reactions, as well as free monofunctional boronic esters. 115-. (canceled)19. A composition according to claim 18 , wherein mequals 2 claim 18 , GFPis polymerisable by polyaddition or by polycondensation.20. A composition according to claim 18 , wherein mequals 1 claim 18 , GFPis polymerisable by radical polymerisation claim 18 , by polymerisation by coordination claim 18 , or by ring-opening polymerisation.22. A composition according to claim 17 , wherein the cross-linking agent is a polymer that carries:pending boronic ester functional groups of formula (EB1) or (EB2), not containing polymerisable groups, linked to the polymer by at least one carbon atom of the dioxaborolane or dioxaborinane ring; orpending boronic ester functional groups of formula (EB1) or (EB2), not containing polymerisable groups, linked to the polymer by the boron atom of the dioxaborolane or dioxaborinane ring.23. A composition according to claim 17 , wherein the cross-linking agent is a monomer (b) boronic ester functional compound claim 17 , precursor to a thermoplastic polymer or thermoset claim 17 , comprising at least one boronic ester function per monomer and carrying at least one polymerisable group.26. A composition according to claim 23 , wherein the monomers (a) claim 23 , (b) and (c) include a single polymerisable group and the polymerisation is a radical polymerisation claim 23 , a polymerisation by coordination or a ring-opening polymerisation.27. A composition according to claim 23 , wherein the monomers (a) claim 23 , (b) and (c) include only two polymerisable groups and the polymerisation is a polyaddition or a polycondensation.28. A process comprising the copolymerisation of the following compounds:(a) Precursor monomers to thermoplastic polymers comprising at least one pending boronic ester group, said pending boronic ester group not ...

Compositions and Methods for Making Them

Provided are compositions comprising: (i) a dispersed phase of rubber that is at least partially cured; (ii) a continuous thermoplastic phase including at least one thermoplastic polymer; (iii) a first polysiloxane having a number average molecular weight greater than 100 kg/mole; and (iv) a second polysiloxane having a number average molecular weight less than 100 kg/mole, and methods for making such compositions. Also provided are laminates including such compositions, weatherseals made therefrom, and methods for making them. 1. A composition comprising:(i) a dispersed phase of rubber that is at least partially cured;(ii) a continuous thermoplastic phase including at least one thermoplastic polymer;(iii) a first polysiloxane having a number average molecular weight greater than 100 kg/mole; and(iv) a second polysiloxane having a number average molecular weight less than 100 kg/mole.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the first polysiloxane has a molecular weight greater than 130 kg/mole.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the second polysiloxane is a liquid polysiloxane.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the first polysiloxane has an intrinsic viscosity claim 1 , as determined per ASTM D1601 and D 4020 claim 1 , of greater than 10 claim 1 ,000 dl/g.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the second polysiloxane has an intrinsic viscosity claim 1 , as determined per ASTM D1601 and D 4020 claim 1 , of less than 10 claim 1 ,000 dl/g.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the second polysiloxane has a viscosity of about 1 claim 1 ,000 cSt or less.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises from about 8 to about 20 wt % of the first polysiloxane claim 1 , based on the weight of the composition.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises from about 2 to about 12 wt % of the second polysiloxane claim 1 , based on the weight of the composition.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises from ...