Printable coating

A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Magnetic-core polymer-shell nanocomposites with tunable magneto-optical and/or optical properties

Methods are disclosed for synthesizing nanocomposite materials including ferromagnetic nanoparticles with polymer shells formed by controlled surface polymerization. The polymer shells prevent the nanoparticles from forming agglomerates and preserve the size dispersion of the nanoparticles. The nanocomposite particles can be further networked in suitable polymer hosts to tune mechanical, optical, and thermal properties of the final composite polymer system. An exemplary method includes forming a polymer shell on a nanoparticle surface by adding molecules of at least one monomer and optionally of at least one tethering agent to the nanoparticles, and then exposing to electromagnetic radiation at a wavelength selected to induce bonding between the nanoparticle and the molecules, to form a polymer shell bonded to the particle and optionally to a polymer host matrix. The nanocomposite materials can be used in various magneto-optic applications.

Polymer blend containing intermediate transfer members

An intermediate transfer media, such as a belt, that includes a polymer blend of a polymethacrylimide and a polysulfone, a polymethacrylimide and a polyphenylsulfone, or a polymethacrylimide and a polyethersulfone and optionally a conductive component.

Fuser manufacture and apparatus

There is described a method for producing a fuser member. The method includes obtaining a substrate and positioning a fluoroplastic sleeve around the substrate. The outer surface of the fluoroplastic sleeve is roughened to a surface roughness of between about 0.03 μm Ra and about 3 μm Ra. The outer surface is coated with a functional silicone oil.

Surface-treated metal material and process for producing the same

A surface-treated metal material, comprising: a metal material, and a coating film disposed on the surface thereof, the coating film containing (A) an organic resin having a glass transition temperature of more than 35° C. and not more than 100° C., and (B) an organic resin having a glass transition temperature of more than 100° C. and not more than 250° C.; wherein the difference between the glass transition temperatures of the organic resins (A) and (B) is 50° C. or more. There are provided a surface-treated metal material having a coating film which contains no environmental load substance such as hexavalent chromium, and is particularly excellent in scratch resistance, press formability, and corrosion resistance after the shape processing thereof, and also a process for producing such a surface-treated metal material.

Graft composition for improved tie layers

Graft compositions, useful for tie-layer adhesives, are disclosed. The graft compositions comprise the reaction product of a live, grafted polyolefin and an olefin elastomer. The grafted polyolefin is first made by heating a polyolefin and an unsaturated monomer. Further reaction of the live, grafted polyolefin with an olefin elastomer provides the graft composition. Grafting efficiency is boosted dramatically by the presence of the olefin elastomer and use of the additional reaction step. The graft composition, when formulated into a tie-layer adhesive at low concentration, affords multilayer structures with good adhesion and high clarity.

Process for forming multilayer structures containing a metal layer

A process for producing a multilayer structure comprising: contacting an adhesive layer having a first side and a second side, on its first side with a metal layer having a first side and a second side, on its first side at a temperature of 325° F. to 425° F. for a contact time of 0.5 to 5.0 seconds, thereby adhering the adhesive layer to the metal layer. The adhesive layer comprises an ethylene-C 4-8 α-olefin linear low density copolymer; a polymer grafted with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or acid derivative; and a styrene-butadiene-styrene triblock copolymer having an MI of 5 to 50.

Hot-melt adhesive material for induction heating

The present invention provides a laminate in which a formed article as an adherend is adhered without impairing the external designability and touch of the formed article, and a hot-melt adhesive material which is suitable for dielectric heating that does not cause thermal damage directly to a formed article. Having reached the idea that a configuration might be useful, in which an adhesive having satisfactory adhesiveness to both metal and resin materials is laminated on a metal layer for selectively heating a hot-melt adhesive layer by dielectric heating, the present inventor has made extensive studies and found that an adhesive material in which a layer of an adhesive including a modified polyolefin resin is laminated on a metal layer, is capable of adhesion without impairing the designability of an adherend by induction heating.

Reflective barrier

Disclosed herein is a flexible composite laminate barrier for placement near the interior of a window to control the passage of heat therethrough. The barrier comprises a first exterior-directed layer, an intermediate layer, and a third interior-directed layer. The first layer comprises a sheet having an exterior-directed surface and an interior-directed surface, and a coating disposed on the exterior-directed surface of the sheet. The intermediate layer comprises a sheet having an exterior-directed surface and an interior-directed surface, and an aluminum layer adhered to the exterior-directed surface of the intermediate layer. The third layer comprises a sheet of similar or same material as that of the first sheet. An adhesive is disposed between both the adjacent layers and the layers are calendered together to form the composite laminate barrier.

Process for coating plastic or metal surfaces

A method of coating surfaces of plastic or metal, which comprises treating the plastic or metal surface in question with an aqueous dispersion comprising (A) at least one ethylene copolymer having a molecular weight M n in the range from 2000 to 20 000 g/mol, selected from ethylene copolymers comprising as comonomers in copolymerized form (a) 15.5% to 19.9% by weight of at least one ethylenically unsaturated C 3 -C 10 carboxylic acid and (b) 80.1% to 84.5% by weight of ethylene, (B) at least one base, in one step and subsequently providing in at least one further step the metal or plastic surface in question with at least one further coat.

Compositions containing thermally-induced self-assembly of nonionic surfactants and their application in smart glass technologies

The present subject matter relates generally to the use of thermally induced self-assembly of surfactants, such as poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) or 4-octylphenol polyethoxylate, to vary the transparency or opacity of a composition containing the same. The compositions of the present subject matter can be used in smart window technologies.

Matte Multi-Layer Films Having Improved Sealing Properties

Multi-layer structures including an oriented multi-layer polymeric film wherein the multi-layer film includes a heat sealable skin layer that includes a matte resin composition and 0.5 to <50.0 wt % of an elastomer selected from propylene based elastomers, ethylene-based elastomers and mixtures thereof, wherein the elastomer or mixture thereof has a Vicat softening temperature of >50° C.; wherein the heat sealable skin layer has a Haze >45.0 % and a 45° Gloss <20.0 and a core layer comprising a polypropylene homopolymer or mini-random copolymer in surface contact with the heat sealable skin layer are disclosed. Optionally, the multi-layer structures can also include a substrate in surface contact with the oriented multi-layer polymeric film. Methods of making such multi-layer structures and articles made therefrom are also disclosed.

Radiation Curable Resin Composition, and Fingerprint-Resistant Resin Composition Containing Same

A radiation-curable base resin composition and a fingerprint-resistant resin composition including the same are provided. The radiation-curable base resin composition includes a multifunctional urethane (meth)acrylate having three or more functional groups at 3 to 35 parts by weight, a bifunctional urethane (meth)acrylate at 3 to 35 parts by weight, at least one (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer selected from a monofunctional (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer and a multifunctional (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer at 20 to 60 parts by weight and a radiation polymerization initiator at 0.1 to 15 parts by weight.

Waterproof breathable stretchable composite material

An apparel constructed from various combinations of layers of materials with selected thermal and moisture transfer properties in order to provide improved performance characteristics. The inner layers manage the body heat of an individual by reflection and thermal retention while also providing moisture wicking and antimicrobial function. The middle layers manage thermal isolation from the external temperatures by using materials with very low thermal conductivity in combination with waterproof layers that can also be breathable. The outer layers manage external durability, water repellency and waterproofness. The apparel can be constructed with all layers made into one material and in one garment, or constructed as two garments with one being for body heat thermal function and one being for weather insulation and reflection function. The material is made to be optionally form fitting with high stretch.

Decorative and/or secure element for homogeneous card construction

A laminate sheet includes a base film formed from a recyclable, biodegradable, degradable, and/or compostable material, a metal or reflective film layer disposed over the base film, and heat resistant layer disposed over the base film.

Method for Making Medical Devices Having Antimicrobial Coatings Thereon

The present invention provides a method for preparing a medical device, preferably a contact lens, having an antimicrobial metal-containing LbL coating on a medical device, wherein the antimicrobial metal-containing LbL coating comprises at least one layer of a negatively charged polyionic material having —COOAg groups and/or silver nanoparticles formed by reducing Ag + ions associated with the —COO − groups of the negatively charged polyionic material. In addition, the present invention provides a medical device prepared according to a method of the invention.

Method for coating a metallic substrate with a powder coating composition and an autodepositable coating composition

A method for coating a metallic substrate includes applying a powder coating composition to a majority of a surface of the metallic substrate, and applying an autodepositable coating composition to less than the majority of the surface of the metallic substrate. According to a preferred embodiment, the powder coating composition is applied to at least one continuous surface of the metallic substrate, while the autodepositable coating composition is applied to at least one discontinuous surface, such as an edge, of the metallic substrate.

Device Comprising Deuterated Organic Interlayer

The present invention relates to devices that can be manipulated or controlled with a magnetic field, such as a spin-valve device, an organic light-emitting device, a compass, or a magnetometer. The devices of the invention comprise an organic interlayer comprising a deuterated organic material.

Methods to form an ionomer coating on a substrate

Disclosed are methods to form ionomer coatings on a substrate, the ionomer composition comprising an ethylene acid copolymer comprising about 18 to about 30 weight % of copolymerized units of acrylic add or methacrylic add, based on the total weight of the parent add copolymer, the add copolymer having a melt flow rate from about 200 to about 1000 g/10 min., wherein about 50% to about 70% of the total carboxylic add groups of the copolymer are neutralized to carboxylic add salts comprising sodium cations, potassium cations or mixtures thereof.

Polymer Having Polycyclic Groups and Coating Compositions Thereof

A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.

Thin films organized in nanodomains on the basis of copolymers having polysaccharide blocks for applications in nanotechnology

A material (M) includes a substrate one of the surfaces of which is covered with a layer based on a block copolymer having a block (B) consisting of a polysaccharide and to its uses for electronics, in order to prepare organic electroluminescent diodes (OLEDs) or organic photovoltaic cells (OPV) or for designing detection devices (nanobiosensors, biochips).

Laser-imageable flexographic printing precursors and methods of imaging

A laser-engraveable composition comprises one or more elastomeric rubbers including at least 10 parts of one or more non-CLCB EPDM elastomeric rubbers, based on parts per hundred of the total weight of elastomeric rubbers (phr). The laser-engraveable composition further comprises 2-30 phr of a near-infrared radiation absorber and optionally 1-80 phr of an inorganic, non-infrared radiation absorber filler, as well as a vulcanizing composition that comprises a mixture of at least two peroxides. A first peroxide has a t 90 value of 1-6 minutes as measured at 160° C., and a second peroxide has a t 90 value of 8-40 minutes as measured at 160° C. This laser-engraveable composition can be used to form a laser-engraveable layer and to form various flexographic printing precursors.

Protective enclosure for electronic device

A protective enclosure for an electronic device such as a laptop computer or tablet computer that comprises a shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding the electronic device. The shell is substantially watertight, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant. The inside of the shell has a hook and loop liner with shock absorbing corner bumpers having hook and loop type bases so that the bumpers may attach at any point on the liner inside the shell to accommodate electronic devices of various sizes and to secure the device inside the enclosure in a shock absorbent suspended manner. The shell may further comprise a USB connector hub for connection to the USB port of a laptop computer or PC tablet enclosed in the protective shell.

Double-layered sheet systems

A magnetic sheet system providing flexible magnetic sheets that are digitally printable on both sides and that serve as magnetic postcard stocks for production of customized magnetic postcards.

Method of applying coating composition of quaternary ammonium salts containing non-halogen anions as anticorrosive agents

Disclosed are quaternary ammonium salts containing non-halogen anions (e.g., quaternary ammonium carbonates, bicarbonates, and mixtures thereof) as anti-corrosive agents. The invention relates to a method for inhibiting the corrosion of metal surfaces by applying a composition containing one or more quaternary ammonium carbonate or bicarbonate. The disclosure is also directed to anti-corrosive coatings for metal substrates containing these compounds, to metal substrates having these anticorrosive coatings, and to aqueous cleaning solutions containing these compounds.

Anchor group for monolayers of organic compounds on metal and component produced therewith by means of organic electronics

An anchor group anchors organic dielectric compounds used in the production of organically based capacitors. The capacitors referred to are those that can be produced in a parallel process on a prepeg or other common printed circuit board substrate without additional metallisation on copper. The pre-fabricated capacitor layer can then be built into the printed circuit board, thereby gaining on space and cost for the surface of the printed circuit board.

LIGHT WEIGHT COMPOSITE MATERIAL SYSTEMS, POLYMERIC MATERIALS, AND METHODS

The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials including a polymer and a filler distributed within the polymer, and to light weight composites which comprise at least a pair of metallic layers and a polymeric layer interposed between the pair of metallic layers, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures. Composite materials of the present invention may also be capable of being welded to other metal materials. The composite materials may be employed in an automotive part. Preferred composite materials include one or any combination of the following features: metallic fibers, ribbon fibers; or a polyolefin. 1. A method of producing a light weight composite material comprising steps of:extruding a sheet of a filled polymeric material; andinterposing the sheet between a first metallic layer and a second metallic layer; i. one or more polymers including a polyolefin polymer having a crystallinity of about 20 wt. % to about 80 wt. % as measured using differential scanning calorimetry and a melting point greater than about 100° C., as measured according to ASTM D3418-08; and', 'ii. a metallic filler;', 'wherein the light weight composite material is weldable and stampable., 'wherein the filled polymeric material comprises2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sheet has a thickness;the metallic filler includes greater than 5 volume percent and less than 25 volume percent based on the total volume of the filled polymeric material of a mass of metallic fibers distributed within the polymer the mass spanning a thickness of the extruded sheet and including ribbon fibers having a weight average length greater than about 200 μm and less than about 25 mm; andthe weight ratio of the one or more polymers to the metallic fibers is greater than about 2.2:1.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the fraction of the metallic fibers ...

ADHERING SYSTEMS

Adhering systems for magnetizable laminates to assist preventing delamination of magnetizable laminates exposed to direct sunlight; and, relating to preventing fouling of cutting blades during cutting of magnetizable laminates. 1) A system , relating to preventing delamination of magnetizable laminates exposed to direct sunlight and relating to preventing fouling of cutting blades during cutting of magnetizable laminates , said system comprising:a) at least one flexible magnetizable laminate comprising at least two layers; i) at least one magnetizable layer structured and arranged to be capable of magnetization, and', 'ii) at least one adhesive structured and arranged to adhere said at least two layers together;, 'b) wherein said at least two layers comprises'}c) wherein said at least one adhesive is resistant to transfer from said at least one flexible magnetizable laminate to the cutting blades during cutting of said at least one flexible magnetizable laminate; andd) wherein said at least one flexible magnetizable laminate is resistant to delamination during use in direct sunlight.2) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises at least one hot-melt adhesive.3) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises at least one reactive hot-melt adhesive.4) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises at least one virtually-thermosetable hot-melt adhesive.5) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises at least one humidity-curable adhesive structured and arranged to cure using humidity.6) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises primarily polyurethane.7) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises at least about 90% polyurethane.8) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises at least about 95% polyurethane.9) The system according to wherein said at least one adhesive comprises at least one ...

Coating compositions

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards coating compositions comprising from 50 to 85 percent of an aqueous dispersion based on a total weight of the coating composition, an abrasion reducing composition, a solvent, a basic water composition, and a crosslinker.

LIGHT WEIGHT COMPOSITE MATERIAL SYSTEMS, POLYMERIC MATERIALS, AND METHODS

The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials including a polymer and a filler distributed within the polymer, and to light weight composites which comprise at least a pair of metallic layers and a polymeric layer interposed between the pair of metallic layers, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures. Composite materials of the present invention may also be capable of being welded to other metal materials. The composite materials may be employed in an automotive part. Preferred composite materials include one or any combination of the following features: metallic fibers, ribbon fibers; or a polyolefin. 1. A light weight composite comprising:a first metallic layer;a second metallic layer; and i. one or more polymers including a polyolefin polymer having a crystallinity of about 20 wt. % to about 80 wt. % as measured using differential scanning calorimetry and a melting point greater than about 100° C., as measured according to ASTM D3418-08; and', 'ii. greater than 5 volume percent and less than 25 volume percent based on the total volume of the filled polymeric material of a mass of metallic fibers distributed within the polymer the mass spanning the thickness of the sheet and including ribbon fibers having a weight average length greater than about 200 μm and less than about 25 mm,, 'an extruded sheet of a filled polymeric material having a thickness interposed between the first metallic layer and the second metallic layer, wherein the filled polymeric materials compriseswherein the weight ratio of the one or more polymers to the metallic fibers is greater than about 2.2:1; andthe fraction of the metallic fibers, by number, that span the thickness of the extruded sheet is about 0.4 or less.2. The light weight composite of claim 1 , wherein at least 80 weight percent of the one or more polymers is a ...

PRINTABLE COATING

A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle. 1. A primer-less coating composition for facestock , comprising: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer , wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker , wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock.2. The coating composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein binding in the finished product occurs between the crosslinker and the ethylenically unsaturated compound.3. The coating composition as claimed in claim 1 , which is able to provide a smooth-film formed and ink-receptive surface suitable for printing.4. The coating composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said water-dispersible polymer is present in an amount of 10 to 98% by weight after drying of the coating composition.5. The coating composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is present in an amount of 2 to 90% by weight after drying of the coating composition.6. The coating composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said crosslinker is present in an amount of 1 to 5% by weight after drying of the coating composition.7. The coating composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said water dispersible polymer is selected from ...

Laser-imageable flexographic printing precursors and methods of relief imaging

A method for preparing a flexographic printing precursor is carried out by forming a laser-engraveable composition in a layer. This laser-engraveable composition has one or more EPDM elastomeric rubbers, at least one of which comprises at least 8 weight % polyene recurring units. This laser-engraveable composition of elastomeric rubbers can be quickly crosslinked using sulfur-containing vulcanizing compositions to provide laser-engraveable compositions and layers in the flexographic printing plate precursors that can be laser-engraved to provide relief images for flexographic printing.

Printable coating

A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

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 method of producing a polar group-comprising olefin copolymer , the method comprising:copolymerizing at least one nonpolar monomer selected from the group consisting of ethylene and α-olefins having from 3 to 20 carbon atoms, and at least one polar group-comprising monomer comprising a carboxyl group or a dicarboxylic acid anhydride group, in the presence of a transition metal catalyst comprising a chelating ligand and a metal atom selected from the group consisting of a platinum atom, a cobalt atom, a nickel atom, a palladium atom, and a rhodium atom, to obtain a polar group-comprising olefin copolymer,wherein the polar group-comprising olefin copolymer is a random copolymer and satisfies the following requirements 1) to 3):1) an amount of structural unit derived from the polar group-comprising monomer in the polar group-comprising olefin copolymer is from 0.001 to 10 mol %;2) a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of the copolymer, as obtained through gel permeation chromatography (GPC), is from 45,000 to 1,000,000; and3) a melting point, as represented by a temperature at a position of maximum peak in the absorption curve measured with a differential scanning calorimeter is from 50° C. to 140° C.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein an amount of structural unit derived from h polar ...

INFORMATION CARRYING CARD COMPRISING A CROSS-LINKED POLYMER COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

The disclosure provides a cross-linkable polymer composition, a core layer for an information carrying card comprising such cross-linked composition, resulting information carrying card, and methods of making the same. A crosslinkable polymer composition comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler. The base polymer resin is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, urethane, acrylate, silicone and epoxy. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a compound or blend thereof. 1. A core layer for a plurality of information carrying cards , comprisinga thermoplastic layer defining a plurality of cavities therein;a plurality of inlay layers, each respective inlay layer comprising at least one electronic component, which is partially or fully disposed inside one respective cavity of the plurality of the cavities; and 'a base polymer resin selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, methacrylate, silicone, urethane and epoxy,', 'a crosslinked polymer composition disposed in the plurality of cavities and contacting the at least one electronic component, the crosslinked polymer composition comprisingwherein the crosslinked polymer composition at least partially defines an outer surface of the core layer, the inlay layer is fully embedded inside the crosslinked polymer composition, and the outer surface of the core layer is an upper surface of the core layer opposite to a bottom surface of the thermoplastic layer.2. The core layer of wherein each respective cavity has a respective continuous surface profile solely defined by and inside the thermoplastic layer claim 1 , the continuous surface profile having a respective bottom wall surface and a ...

Adhesive composition, adhesive film including the same, method of preparing adhesive film, and display member using the same

A display member includes a display panel, a first adhesive film on the display panel a transparent conductive layer on the first adhesive film, and a second adhesive film and a window on the second adhesive film. At least one of the first adhesive film and the second adhesive film includes a UV curable adhesive composition including a morpholine group-containing (meth)acrylic copolymer.

Optical reflection films

Films useful as optical reflectors are prepared by coating a sheet of polyethylene terephthalate or other thermoplastic with acrylic polymer, white pigment, and optionally other additives such as impact modifiers, matting agents and UV stabilizers.

PREGREG, FILM WITH RESIN, METAL FOIL WITH RESIN, METAL-CLAD LAMINATE, AND PRINTED WIRING BOARD

The present invention provides the prepreg being formed by impregnating a fiber base material with a resin composition and the resin composition comprising an acrylic resin, wherein the ratio of the peak height near 2240 cmdue to nitrile groups (P) with respect to the peak height near 1730 cmdue to carbonyl groups (P) in the IR spectrum of the cured resin composition (P/P) is no greater than 0.001 and the like in order to provide a prepreg, a film with a resin, a metal foil with a resin and a metal-clad laminate, which exhibit excellent bending resistance while also prevent ion migration and have excellent insulating reliability when printed wiring boards are fabricated, as well as a printed wiring board employing the same. 2. The printed wiring board according to claim 1 , wherein the acrylic resin is one employing a methacrylic acid ester or acrylic acid ester having a C5-10 cycloalkyl group in the ester portion claim 1 , as the compound represented by formula (1).3. The printed wiring board according to claim 1 , wherein the C5-10 cycloalkyl group contains at least one group selected from the group consisting of cyclohexyl claim 1 , norbornyl claim 1 , tricyclodecanyl claim 1 , isobornyl and adamantyl.4. The printed wiring board according to claim 1 , wherein the weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of the acrylic resin is 50 claim 1 ,000-1 claim 1 ,500 claim 1 ,000.5. The printed wiring board according to claim 1 , wherein the third monomer comprises at least one of an alkoxyalkyl acrylate claim 1 , an alkoxyalkyl methacrylate claim 1 , an acrylic acid ester claim 1 , a methacrylic acid ester claim 1 , an aromatic vinyl compound or a N-substituted maleimide.7. The printed wiring board according to claim 6 , wherein the acrylic resin is one employing a methacrylic acid ester or acrylic acid ester having a C5-10 cycloalkyl group in the ester portion claim 6 , as the compound represented by formula (1).8. The printed wiring board according to claim 7 , wherein the ...

Fluid Activated Disintegratiing Metal System

An engineered composite system designed to be passive or inert under one set of conditions, but becomes active when exposed to a second set of conditions. This system can include a dissolving or disintegrating core, and a surface coating that has higher strength or which only dissolves under certain temperature and pH conditions, or in selected fluids. These reactive materials are useful for oil and gas completions and well stimulation processes, enhanced oil and gas recovery operations, as well as in defensive and mining applications requiring high energy density and good mechanical properties, but which can be stored and used for long periods of time without degradation. 132-. (canceled)33. A method for controlling the dissolving , degrading , reacting , and/or fracturing of a component for use in down-hole applications comprising: i. a core, said core dissolvable and/or reactive in the presence of a down-hole fluid environment, at least 70 wt. % of said core including a core material selected from the group consisting of metal, metal alloy, metal composite, and metal compound; and,', 'ii. a surface layer partially or fully encapsulatings said core, said surface layer having a different composition from said core, said surface layer includes one or more materials selected from the group consisting of a) zinc, b) zinc alloy, and c) polymer, said polymer formulated to have a chemical reaction when exposed to a chemical trigger, said surface layer formulated to be insoluble in said down-hole fluid environment and soluble in said down-hole fluid environment when chemically modified by said chemical trigger; said surface layer forming a protective layer about said core to inhibit or prevent said core from degrading, dissolving, and/or reacting when said component is exposed to said down-hole fluid environment in said down-hole applications, said surface layer is not degradable, dissolvable, and/or reactable in said down-hole fluid environment until said surface layer ...

Polymer Having Polycyclic Groups and Coating Compositions Thereof

A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.

Entry sheet for drilling use

The present invention relates to an entry sheet for drilling use, which exhibits excellent hole position accuracy even when transported at ambient temperature for a long time and/or stored under a thermal environment having a higher temperature than in Japan, more specifically to an entry sheet for drilling use for a laminated board or a multi-layered board comprising a metallic support foil and a layer of water-soluble resin composition formed on at least one surface of the metallic support foil, wherein the water-soluble resin composition comprises a water-soluble resin, a water-soluble lubricant and a linear unsaturated fatty acid salt, the layer of water-soluble resin composition is formed by cooling from a cooling start temperature of 120° C. to 160° C. to a cooling end temperature of 25° C. to 40° C. within 60 seconds at a cooling rate of not less than 1.5° C./sec, the water-soluble resin composition has a degree of crystallinity of not less than 1.2, the layer of water-soluble resin composition has a standard deviation σ of surface hardness of not more than 2, and a surface hardness of not less than 8.5 to not more than 25 N/mm 2 .

THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITION AND MOLDED ARTICLE

The present invention is a thermoplastic polymer composition which contains 10-120 parts by mass of a polar group-containing polypropylene resin (B) per 100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic elastomer (A) that is a block copolymer having a polymer block containing an aromatic vinyl compound unit and a polymer block composed of a conjugated diene unit having 40% by mole or more of 1,2-bonds and 3,4-bonds in total, or a hydrogenated product of the block copolymer (provided that a thermoplastic polymer composition containing 1 part by mass or more of a polyvinyl acetal resin is excluded). This thermoplastic polymer composition is able to be bonded with a ceramic, a metal or a synthetic resin without requiring a primer treatment, and has excellent flexibility, mechanical characteristics, moldability, heat resistance and storage stability. 111-. (canceled)12: An adhesive comprising:100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic elastomer (A) that is a polystyrene-polyisoprene-polystyrene triblock copolymer comprising (i) 13 to 30 mass % of styrene units and (ii) polyisoprene blocks having a total amount of 1,2-bonds and 3,4-bonds of 60 to 78 mol %, and25 to 60 parts by mass of a maleic anhydride modified polypropylene resin (B) per 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic elastomer (A), the maleic anhydride modified polypropylene resin (B) having a melt flow rate of 10 to 250 g/10 min under the conditions of 230° C. and a load of 21.18N,provided that a thermoplastic polymer composition containing 1 part by mass or more of a polyvinyl acetal resin is excluded from the adhesive,wherein a polar group-containing structural unit is present in the maleic anhydride modified polypropylene resin (B) in an amount of 0.2 to 1 mass %, based on a total mass of the maleic anhydride modified polypropylene resin (B).13: The adhesive according to claim 12 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer (A) has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from 70 claim 12 ,000 to 200 claim 12 ,000 claim 12 , and ...

POLYMER BATTERY MODULE PACKAGING SHEET AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A polymer battery module packaging sheet includes, as essential components, a base layer (), an aluminum layer (), chemical conversion coatings () coating the opposite surfaces of the aluminum layer (), and an innermost layer (). The chemical conversion coatings () are formed by processing the opposite surfaces of the aluminum layer () by a phosphate treatment method. The base layer () and the innermost layer () are bonded to the chemical conversion coatings () of the aluminum layer () with adhesive layers (), respectively. 1. A polymer battery module packaging sheet for forming an embossed type packaging comprising:an oriented nylon film,a first chemical conversion coating,an aluminum layer,a second chemical conversion coating,an adhesive layer, anda heat-sealable resin layer,the above layers being provided in this order, whereinthe heat-sealable resin layer is formed of a cast polypropylene.2. The polymer battery module packaging sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum layer has an iron content of 0.3 to 0.9 percent by weight.3. The polymer battery module packaging sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the first chemical conversion coating and the second chemical conversion coating are formed from an aqueous solution comprising a mixture of a phenolic resin claim 2 , a trivalent chromium fluoride compound claim 2 , and phosphoric acid.4. The polymer battery module packaging sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the cast polypropylene heat-sealable resin layer is formed of an ethylene-propylene copolymer resin.5. The polymer battery module packaging sheet according to claim 3 , wherein the cast polypropylene heat-sealable resin layer is formed of an ethylene-propylene copolymer resin.6. The polymer battery module packaging sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer and the heat-sealable resin layer are formed by a sandwich lamination method.7. The polymer battery module packaging sheet according to claim 3 , wherein the adhesive layer and the ...

Primer coating for metallized gas barrier films

A primer coating is provided for use on polymeric substrates to enhance the adhesion of metallized coatings to the substrates. The primer coating also improves the gas barrier properties of the substrate when used in combination with a metallized coating. The primer coating includes an amorphous polyvinyl alcohol, polyethyleneimine, and optionally, an aqueous dispersion of polyurethane. The primer coating may be applied to a variety of polymeric substrates including polylactic acid, polyethylene terephthalate, biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate, oriented polypropylene, biaxially oriented polypropylene, and biaxially oriented polyamide. When used in combination with the subsequently applied metallized coating, an oxygen transmission rate of about 0.1 and 5.0 cc/m2/day at 0% relative humidity is achieved.

Polymeric article with enhanced ductility and method of making the same

According to one or more embodiments, a polymeric article includes a polymeric composition, which in turn includes a polymeric material in a first weight percent, a non-metallic fibrous material in a second weight percent, and a metallic fiber material in a third weight percent and being intermixed with the non-metallic fibrous material. The polymeric material may include at least one of epoxy, vinyl ester, and/or polyester. The fibrous material may include at least one of glass fiber and carbon fiber. The metallic fiber material may include at least one of steel and aluminum.

Coating Compositions for Aluminum Beverage Cans and Methods of Coating Same

A coating composition for a food or beverage can that includes an emulsion polymerized latex polymer formed by combining an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component with an aqueous dispersion of a water-dispersible polymer.

Protective cover for electronic device

A protective cover for an electronic device includes a protective shell and a cushioning member configured for cushioning the electronic device when the electronic device is disposed in the protective shell. The protective cover includes a first opening configured to align with and expose at least a portion of a touch screen display of the electronic device when the electronic device is disposed in the protective shell. The protective cover also includes a second opening configured to align with a camera of the electronic device when the electronic device is disposed in the protective shell. The protective cover further includes an access port positioned to be proximate an electrical interface of the electronic device when the electronic device is disposed in the protective shell.

WATER-BASED COATING SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED MOISTURE AND HEAT RESISTANCE

The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form durable, abrasion resistant, corrosion resistant, protective barriers on a wide range of substrates. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates, such as intermodal cargo containers, against corrosion. As an overview, the present invention provides water-based primer compositions suitable to form primer coats and topcoats on substrates. Desirably, the primer incorporates one or more chlorinated resins for excellent corrosion protection. These polymers not only provide excellent corrosion protection and but also show excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrate materials. The system also includes topcoat compositions enhance compatibility and adhesion to the primer and to provide enhanced application. 145-. (canceled)46. A coated article , comprising:a substrate surface comprising at least one panel of an intermodal cargo container; an aqueous carrier;', 'a resin component in admixture with the aqueous carrier comprising at least one chlorinated resin;', 'one or more fillers; and', 'one or more heat-stabilizing additives; and, 'a corrosion-resistant dried primer coating formed directly or indirectly on at least a portion of the substrate surface, said primer coating formed from a first coating composition comprising a carrier;', 'a resin component in admixture with the carrier; and', 'one or more pigments present in a sufficient amount such that the dried topcoat formed from the second coating composition includes at least about 15 vol % of pigment based on the total volume of solids in the dried topcoat., 'a dried topcoat formed directly or indirectly on at least a portion of the primer coating, said topcoat formed from a second coating composition comprising471. The coated article of claim , wherein the chlorinated resin is polyvinylidene chloride.481. The coated article of claim , wherein the first coating composition comprises 20 to ...

INFORMATION CARRYING CARD COMPRISING A CROSS-LINKED POLYMER COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

The disclosure provides a cross-linkable polymer composition, a core layer for an information carrying card comprising such cross-linked composition, resulting information carrying card, and methods of making the same. A crosslinkable polymer composition comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler. The base polymer resin is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, urethane, acrylate, silicone and epoxy. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a compound or blend thereof. 1. A crosslinkable polymer composition comprising:a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, and epoxy; anda particulate thermoplastic filler being polyester, or a combination of polyester and polyolefin.2. The crosslinkable polymer composition of comprising in the range of about 0.5 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of the particulate thermoplastic filler.3. The crosslinkable polymer composition of comprising in the range of about 0.5 wt. % to about 35 wt. % of the particulate thermoplastic filler.4. The crosslinkable polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the curable base polymer is urethane acrylate or epoxy.5. The crosslinkable polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the particulate thermoplastic filler is polyester.6. The crosslinkable polymer composition of claim 5 , wherein the particulate thermoplastic filler is polyethylene terephthalate (PET).7. The crosslinkable polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the particulate thermoplastic filler is a combination of polyester and polyolefin.8. The crosslinkable polymer composition of claim 7 , wherein the polyolefin comprises a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least ...

Acrylic polyol resins compositions

The invention relates to compositions of hydroxyl functional acrylic resins (acrylic polyols) comprising a mixture of α,α-branched alkane carboxylic glycidyl esters derived from butene oligomers characterized in that the sum of the concentration of the blocked and of the highly branched isomers is at least 50%, preferably above 60% and most preferably above 75% on total composition.

Sealing film suitable for food packaging and preparation method thereof

A sealing film suitable for food packaging is provided, which adopts the following solution. The sealing film comprises, in sequence, a PET layer, a VMPET layer and a PE layer from inside to outside, 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.

INFORMATION CARRYING CARD COMPRISING A CROSS-LINKED POLYMER COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

The disclosure provides a cross-linkable polymer composition, a core layer for an information carrying card comprising such cross-linked composition, resulting information carrying card, and methods of making the same. A crosslinkable polymer composition comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler. The base polymer resin is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, urethane, acrylate, silicone and epoxy. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a compound or blend thereof. 1. A method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card , comprising:providing at least one thermoplastic layer defining at least one cavity therein, each cavity having a continuous surface defined by and inside the at least one thermoplastic layer;disposing an inlay layer comprising at least one electronic component partially or fully into the at least one cavity;dispensing a crosslinkable polymer composition into the at least one cavity and contacting the at least one electronic component, the crosslinkable polymer composition comprising a base polymer resin selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, methacrylate, silicone, urethane and epoxy; andplacing a breathable release film over the inlay layer after dispensing the crosslinkable polymer composition into the at least one cavity to form a sandwich structure.2. The method of further comprising:providing another release film; andplacing the at least one thermoplastic layer above the release film before disposing the inlay layer into the at least one cavity.3. The method of further comprising:pressing the sandwich structure under a pressure less than 2 MPa.4. The method of further comprising:heating the ...

Magnetic-core polymer-shell nanocomposites with tunable magneto-optical and/or optical properties

Methods are disclosed for synthesizing nanocomposite materials including ferromagnetic nanoparticles with polymer shells formed by controlled surface polymerization. The polymer shells prevent the nanoparticles from forming agglomerates and preserve the size dispersion of the nanoparticles. The nanocomposite particles can be further networked in suitable polymer hosts to tune mechanical, optical, and thermal properties of the final composite polymer system. An exemplary method includes forming a polymer shell on a nanoparticle surface by adding molecules of at least one monomer and optionally of at least one tethering agent to the nanoparticles, and then exposing to electromagnetic radiation at a wavelength selected to induce bonding between the nanoparticle and the molecules, to form a polymer shell bonded to the particle and optionally to a polymer host matrix. The nanocomposite materials can be used in various magneto-optic applications.

Polypropylene with specific calcium stearate content for special capacitors

Capacitor film comprising a biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) and more than 100 to below or equal 400 ppm of an alkali earth fatty acid salt.

Transparent electrode, manufacturing method of the same and organic electroluminescence element

Provided is a transparent electrode containing a transparent substrate having thereon a transparent conductive layer containing a conductive fiber, a conductive polymer and a water soluble binder resin, wherein the water soluble binder resin contains a low molecular weight component in an amount of 0 to 5 weight % based on a weight of the water soluble binder resin, provided that the low molecular weight component has a number average molecular weight of 1,000 or less measured by GPC.

Barrier Structure and Laminate Thereof

The present disclosure provides a barrier structure comprising: an outer polyethylene layer containing a pigment; a core aluminum layer between two acid copolymer layers; and an inner polyethylene layer; wherein the pigment is with a polyethylene resin in an amount in the range of 50% to 75% w/w ratio with the polyethylene carrier resin. The present disclosure also provides a barrier structure, wherein said barrier structure is an internal barrier liner. The present disclosure further provides a barrier structure wherein said barrier structure is a barrier laminate.

Fluid Activated Disintegrating Metal System

An engineered composite system designed to be passive or inert under one set of conditions, but becomes active when exposed to a second set of conditions. This system can include a dissolving or disintegrating core, and a surface coating that has higher strength or which only dissolves under certain temperature and pH conditions, or in selected fluids. These reactive materials are useful for oil and gas completions and well stimulation processes, enhanced oil and gas recovery operations, as well as in defensive and mining applications requiring high energy density and good mechanical properties, but which can be stored and used for long periods of time without degradation.

INFORMATION CARRYING CARD COMPRISING A CROSS-LINKED POLYMER COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

The disclosure provides a cross-linkable polymer composition, a core layer for an information carrying card comprising such cross-linked composition, resulting information carrying card, and methods of making the same. An information carrying card includes a body defining a first cavity and a second cavity. The first cavity has a first area and the second cavity has a second area. The first cavity is continuous with the second cavity and the second area is less than the first area. A circuit element is disposed within the first cavity. 1. An information carry card , comprising:a body defining a first cavity and a second cavity, the first cavity having a first area and the second cavity having a second area, wherein the first cavity is continuous with the second cavity, and wherein the second area is less than the first area;a circuit element disposed within the first cavity.2. The information carry card of claim 1 , wherein the second area includes a width extending between a first parallel edge and a second parallel edge and a length extending from an interface between the first cavity and the second cavity and extending towards an edge of the body.3. The information carry card of claim 2 , wherein the first parallel edge of the second cavity is continuous with a first edge of the first cavity.4. The information carry card of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a metal material.5. The information carry card of claim 4 , wherein the first cavity and the second cavity are defined by the metal material.6. The information carry card of claim 1 , wherein the first cavity includes a filler material.7. The information carry card of claim 1 , wherein the circuit element includes at least one printed circuit board.8. The information carry card of claim 1 , wherein the circuit element is an antenna.9. An information carry card claim 1 , comprising:a body comprising a first layer including a metal material, wherein the first layer defines a first cavity and a second cavity, ...

LOW PARTICULATE LUBRICIOUS COATING WITH VINYL PYRROLIDONE AND ACIDIC POLYMER-CONTAINING LAYERS

Embodiments of the disclosure include lubricious coatings. In an embodiment the disclosure includes a lubricious coating for a medical device including first and second coated layers. The first coated layer is between the second coated layer and the device surface and includes a vinyl pyrrolidone polymer and a photo reactive group. The second coated layer is in direct contact with the first coated layer and is a top coating that includes an acrylic acid polymer. The second coated layer can optionally include photoreactive groups. The coating was found to have a very low number of particulates (e.g., 10 μm or greater) which is very desirable for in vivo use. 1. A lubricious coating comprising:a first coated layer comprising a vinyl pyrrolidone polymer and photoreactive groups, wherein the photoreactive groups are pendent from the vinyl pyrrolidone polymer or on a first cross-linking agent comprising at least two photoreactive groups, or both; anda second coated layer that is a top coating comprising an acrylic acid polymer, wherein the second coated layer is in direct contact with the first coated layer, wherein the first coated layer is between the second coated layer and a substrate surface.2. The coating of wherein the second coated layer further comprises an acrylamide polymer comprising at least one photo reactive group.3. The coating of wherein the acrylamide polymer comprises acrylamide- claim 2 , sulfonate- claim 2 , and alkylene oxide-containing subunits.4. The coating of claim 2 , wherein the vinyl pyrrolidone polymer and the acrylamide polymer are present in the coating at a weight ratio in the range of approximately 3:1 to 1:3 (wt./wt.) claim 2 , respectively.5. The coating of claim 2 , wherein the acrylic acid polymer and the acrylamide polymer are present in the coating at a weight ratio in the range of approximately 2:1 to 1:2 (wt./wt.) claim 2 , respectively6. The coating of comprising a first or second cross-linking reagent claim 1 , wherein at least ...

DELAMINATION RESISTANT, WELDABLE AND FORMABLE LIGHT WEIGHT COMPOSITES

The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials including a thermoplastic polymer and a metallic filler and to light weight composite materials, which comprise a metallic layer and a polymeric layer, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material. The filled polymeric material preferably is an extruded sheet. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures and/pr welded to other metal materials using conventional welding techniques. 1. A sandwich composite material comprising:a first sheet of metal having a first thickness;a second sheet of metal having a second thickness; and a. a polymeric phase including an ethylene-octene copolymer or an ethylene-hexene copolymer;', 'b. b. a filler phase including metallic filler,, 'an extrusion of a filled polymeric material having a thickness attached to the first sheet of metal and interposed between the first sheet of metal and the second sheet of metal, that includeswherein the sandwich composite material has a total thickness of less than about 10 mm;the combined thickness of the first sheet of metal and the second sheet of metal is about 20 percent to about 70 percent of the total thickness of the sandwich composite material;the thickness of the filled polymeric material is greater than about 30 percent of the total thickness of the sandwich composite material;the concentration of pores and voids in the filled polymeric material is 0 volume percent to 5 volume percent, based on the total volume of the filled polymeric material; andthe sandwich composite material is capable of being drawn to a draw ratio greater than about 1.5.2. The sandwich composite material of claim 1 , wherein the metallic filler includes steel fibers or aluminum fibers.3. The sandwich composite material of claim 1 , wherein an edge of the sandwich composite material is sealed.4. The sandwich composite material of claim 1 , includes a coating over an ...

Low Temperature Vibration Damping Pressure Sensitive Adhesives and Constructions

This disclosure relates to viscoelastic damping materials and constructions which may demonstrate low temperature performance and adhesion and which may be used in making vibration damping composites. Viscoelastic damping materials and constructions may include polymers or copolymers of monomers according to formula I: 1. A viscoelastic construction comprising: {'br': None, 'sub': '2', 'sup': 1', '2, 'CH═CR—COOR\u2003\u2003[I]'}, 'a) a viscoelastic layer comprising a polymer or copolymer of at least one monomer according to formula I{'sup': 1', '2, 'sub': 3', '2', '3, 'wherein Ris H, CHor CHCHand Ris a branched alkyl group containing 12 to 32 carbon atoms; bound to'}b) at least one PSA layer comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive.2. The viscoelastic construction according to claim 1 , wherein said viscoelastic layer is bound to at least two layers comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive.3. The viscoelastic construction according to wherein Ris a branched alkyl group containing 15 to 22 carbon atoms.4. The viscoelastic construction according to wherein Ris a branched alkyl group containing 16 to 20 carbon atoms.5. The viscoelastic construction according to wherein Ris H or CH.6. The viscoelastic construction according to wherein said viscoelastic layer comprises copolymer which is a copolymer of at least one second monomer selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid claim 1 , methacrylic acid claim 1 , ethacrylic acid claim 1 , acrylic esters claim 1 , methacrylic esters claim 1 , and ethacrylic esters.7. The viscoelastic construction according to wherein said PSA layer comprises an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive.8. The viscoelastic construction according to wherein said acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive is a copolymer of acrylic acid.9. A viscoelastic construction comprising {'br': None, 'sub': '2', 'sup': 1', '2, 'CH═CR—COOR\u2003\u2003[I]'}, 'a) discrete particles of a polymer or copolymer of at least one monomer according to formula I{'sup': 1', ...

INFORMATION CARRYING CARD COMPRISING A CROSS-LINKED POLYMER COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

The disclosure provides a cross-linkable polymer composition, a core layer for an information carrying card comprising such cross-linked composition, resulting information carrying card, and methods of making the same. A crosslinkable polymer composition comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler. The base polymer resin is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, urethane, acrylate, silicone and epoxy. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a compound or blend thereof. 1. A core layer for one or more information carrying cards , comprisingat least one thermoplastic layer defining at least one cavity therein, each cavity having a continuous surface profile solely defined by and inside the at least one thermoplastic layer, the continuous surface profile having a bottom wall surface and a side wall surface;at least one inlay layer comprising at least one electronic component, the at least one electronic component partially or fully disposed inside the at least one cavity; and 'a base polymer resin selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, methacrylate, silicone, urethane and epoxy.', 'a crosslinked polymer composition disposed in the at least one cavity and contacting the at least one electronic component, the crosslinked polymer composition comprising2. The core layer of wherein the at least one thermoplastic layer comprises a material selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , copolymer of vinyl chloride claim 1 , polyolefin claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer (ABS) claim 1 , and a combination thereof.3. The core layer of wherein ...

Coating Compositions for Aluminum Beverage Cans and Methods of Coating Same

A coating composition for a food or beverage can that includes an emulsion polymerized latex polymer formed by combining an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component with an aqueous dispersion of a water-dispersible polymer. 120-. (canceled)21. A method , comprising the steps of:providing a latex-based acrylic coating composition that comprises a surfactant, a crosslinker, and a latex; wherein the latex includes one or more polymers formed from ethylenically unsaturated monomers; wherein the ethylenically unsaturated monomers include one or more monomers selected from alkyl acrylates and methacrylates, one or more acid-functional monomers, optionally one or more oxirane-group containing monomers, and optionally one or more difunctional (meth)acrylate monomers; wherein acrylamide, methacrylamide, N-isobutoxymethyl acrylamide, or N-butoxymethyl acrylamide are not present in ethylenically unsaturated monomers polymerized in aqueous medium to form the latex; and wherein the coating composition is not made using PVC compounds and is substantially free of mobile and bound bisphenol A;spray applying the coating composition onto an interior surface of an aluminum beverage can including a body portion and an end portion; andcuring the coating composition to form a cured coating that exhibits (i) a global extraction result of less than 50 ppm and (ii) a metal exposure of less than 3 mA on average when the can is filled with 1% NaCl in deionized water and tested pursuant to the Initial Metal Exposure test method disclosed herein.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the cured coating exhibits no adhesion failure when tested pursuant to ASTM D-3359-Test method B after retort in deionized water for 90 minutes at a heat of 121° C. and a corresponding pressure.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the cured coating gives a metal exposure of less than 3.5 mA when tested pursuant to the Metal Exposure after Drop Damage test disclosed herein.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein the ...

Assemblies containing polyetherketoneketone tie layers

Tie layers comprised of amorphous polyetherketoneketone are used to join substrates to form laminates and other assemblies.

Fluid Activated Disintegrating Metal System

An engineered composite system designed to be passive or inert under one set of conditions, but becomes active when exposed to a second set of conditions. This system can include a dissolving or disintegrating core, and a surface coating that has higher strength or which only dissolves under certain temperature and pH conditions, or in selected fluids. These reactive materials are useful for oil and gas completions and well stimulation processes, enhanced oil and gas recovery operations, as well as in defensive and mining applications requiring high energy density and good mechanical properties, but which can be stored and used for long periods of time without degradation. 131-. (canceled)32. A method of dissolving , degrading , reacting or combinations thereof a core in the presence of a fluid environment comprising:a) providing a core having a surface layer about said core, said core dissolvable, degradable, reactive, or combinations thereof in the present of said fluid environment, said surface layer not or essentially not dissolvable, degradable, or combinations thereof in the presence of said fluid environment until exposed to an activation event;b) exposing said surface layer to said activation event to cause said surface layer to dissolve, degrade, or combinations thereof to ultimately cause said core to be exposed to said fluid environment, said exposure of said core to said fluid environment causing said core to dissolve, degrade, react, or combinations thereof, said activation event includes one or more events selected from the group consisting of a temperature change of said fluid environment, a pH change of said fluid environment, exposure of said surface layer with an activation compound, a change in composition of fluid environment, exposure of said surface layer to an electrical charge, exposure to of said surface layer to certain electromagnetic waves, a change in salt content of said fluid environment, a change in electrolyte content of said fluid ...

PROCESS FOR THE PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION OF AN ARTICLE IN A WET ENVIRONMENT AND COMPOSITION THEREFORE

The present invention relates to a process for the protection against corrosion of an article, comprising the steps of (a) application of a layer of a corrosion protecting composition comprising (i) an amorphous polymer composition comprising an amorphous polymer having a glass transition temperature of −20° C. or less and (ii) a water-absorbing filler, on a surface of the article, and (b) application of a mechanical protective layer on top of the layer of said corrosion protecting composition, wherein the article is in a wet environment. 117-. (canceled)18. A process for the protection against corrosion of an article , comprising the steps of: (i) an amorphous polymer composition comprising an amorphous polymer having a glass transition temperature of −20° C. or less, and', '(ii) a water-absorbing filler having a water-absorption of about 20 wt. % or higher as determined according to the procedure described in standard NEN-EN-ISO 10769:2011,, '(a) applying a layer of a corrosion protecting composition comprisingon a surface of the article, and(b) applying a mechanical protective layer on top of the layer of the corrosion protecting composition,wherein the article is in a wet environment.19. The process according to claim 18 , wherein the amorphous polymer is selected from the group consisting of:{'sub': 2', '12', '4', '12, '(a) a polymer comprising about 50.0% to about 98% by weight of isobutene and about 2% to about 50.0% of a C-Calkene other than isobutene, a C-Calkadiene, or a mixture thereof, based on the total weight of the polymer;'}(b) a polymer comprising more than about 98% to about 100% by weight of isobutene, based on the total weight of the polymer;{'sub': 2', '12', '4', '12, '(c) a polymer comprising about 50.0% to about 99.9% by weight of propene and about 0.1% to about 50.0% of a C-Calkene other than propene, a C-Calkadiene, or a mixture thereof, or about 100 wt. % propene, based on the total weight of the polymer;'}{'sub': 2', '12', '4', '12, '(d) a ...

Delamination resistant, weldable and formable light weight composites

The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials including a thermoplastic polymer and a metallic filler and to light weight composite materials, which comprise a metallic layer and a polymeric layer, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material. The filled polymeric material preferably is an extruded sheet. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures and/or welded to other metal materials using conventional welding techniques.

PROTECTIVE COVER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A protective cover for use with an electronic device includes a protective shell, an electrical connector, and an inductive coil. The protective shell is configured to receive the electronic device and includes one or more apertures configured for accessing one or more respective features of the installed electronic device. The electrical connector is affixed to an interior surface of the protective shell and configured to engage electrical contacts of the installed electronic device. The inductive coil is disposed within the protective shell and is electrically connected to the electrical connector of the protective shell. The inductive coil is configured for producing an electrical current in response to a magnetic field generated by an external device in proximity to the protective shell. 1. A protective cover for use with an electronic device having an interactive control panel and electrical contacts , the protective cover comprising:a protective shell configured to receive at least a portion of the electronic device to at least partially cover the electronic device when the electronic device is installed in the protective shell, the protective shell including one or more apertures configured for accessing one or more respective features of the installed electronic device;an electrical connector affixed to an inner surface of the protective shell and configured to engage the electrical contacts of the electronic device when the electronic device is installed in the protective shell; andan inductive coil disposed within the protective shell and electrically connected to the electrical connector of the protective shell, the inductive coil configured for producing an electrical current when exposed to a magnetic field generated by an external device in proximity to the protective shell, wherein the electrical current is conducted to the electrical connector of the protective shell.2. The protective cover of wherein the inductive coil is positioned between the ...

PROTECTIVE COVER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A protective cover for an electronic devices includes a protective shell base having an inner surface, an outer surface, and side members. The protective cover also includes a cushioning member configured for cushioning the electronic device when the electronic device is disposed in the protective shell base. The protective cover also includes a first opening configured to align with and expose at least a portion of a capacitance-sensing interactive touch screen display when the electronic device is disposed in the protective shell base. The protective cover also includes a second opening configured to align with a camera feature of the electronic device when the electronic device is disposed in the protective shell base. The protective cover further includes an access port positioned to be proximate an electrical interface of the electronic device when the electronic device is disposed in the protective shell base. 1. A protective cover for an electronic device having a capacitance-sensing interactive touch screen display , at least one control button , a camera feature , and an electrical interface , the protective cover comprising:a protective shell base having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a plurality of side members defining a perimeter of the protective shell base, the perimeter at least partially covering a side of the electronic device and having one or more compliant portions configured to flexibly engage a portion of the electronic device when the electronic device is disposed in the protective shell base, the electronic device being a separate unit from the protective shell base;a cushioning member coupled with at least the inner surface of the protective shell base, the cushioning member configured for cushioning the electronic device when the electronic device is disposed in the protective shell base;a first opening in the protective shell base, the first opening configured to align with and expose at least a portion of the capacitance-sensing ...

Information carrying card comprising a cross-linked Polymer composition, and method of making the same

The disclosure provides a cross-linkable polymer composition, a core layer for an information carrying card comprising such cross-linked composition, resulting information carrying card, and methods of making the same. An information carrying card includes a body defining a first cavity and a second cavity. The first cavity has a first area and the second cavity has a second area. The first cavity is continuous with the second cavity and the second area is less than the first area. A circuit element is disposed within the first cavity. 1. A method of forming a credential card , comprising:positioning a first thermoplastic layer in a stacked arrangement with a first release sheet;applying a cross-linkable polymer composition to the first thermoplastic layer;positioning an inlay layer in a stacked arrangement with the first thermoplastic layer and the first release sheet, wherein the inlay layer is in direct contact with the first thermoplastic layer and the cross-linkable polymer composition, and wherein the inlay layer defines at least one cavity;positioning a first circuit element within the at least one cavity defined by the inlay layer;positioning a second release sheet in a stacked arrangement with the first thermoplastic layer, first release sheet, and inlay layer to form a layered structure;applying a predetermined pressure to the layered structure; andheating the layered structure to a temperature sufficient to at least partially cure the cross-linkable polymer composition to form a credential core.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inlay layer comprises metal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first circuit element comprises a printed circuit board having at least one electronic component formed on a supporting film.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first circuit element comprises an antenna.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising:positioning a second thermoplastic layer on a first side of the credential core;positioning a third thermoplastic ...

Photocured composition, blocking layer comprising same and encapsulated device comprising same

The present invention relates to a photocured composition comprising (A) a photocurable monomer and (B) a monomer of chemical formula 1, a blocking layer comprising the same, and an encapsulated device comprising the same.

Cross-linkable acid copolymer composition and its use in glass laminates

Provided herein are glass laminates, preferably safety glass laminates, that comprise a polymeric interlayer sheet formed of an acid copolymer composition. The acid copolymer composition comprises an ethylene acid copolymer which, in turn, comprises copolymerized units of ethylene, about 5 to about 90 wt % of copolymerized units of a first α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and optionally about 2 to about 40 wt % of copolymerized units of a derivative of a second α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 10 carbon atoms. Optionally, a portion of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymerized units of the ethylene acid copolymer are neutralized to form carboxylate salts. The acid copolymer composition also includes a hydroxyl-containing crosslinking agent and may also include an adjuvant. The glass laminates have superior resistance to creeping due to the properties of the acid copolymer composition, which may optionally be cross-linked.

CROSS-LINKED POLYMERS AND THEIR USE IN PACKAGING FILMS AND INJECTION MOLDED ARTICLES

Provided are novel cross-linked polymers and their use in various materials, including packaging films and injection molded articles. These polymers, which comprise certain hydroxyl-containing crosslinking compounds, as well as optionally adjuvants, show improved creep resistance when compared to conventional ethylene acrylic or methacrylic acid copolymers and their ionomers. 1. A polymer composition comprising an ethylene copolymer , said ethylene copolymer comprising copolymerized units of ethylene , about 5 to about 90 wt % of copolymerized units of a first α ,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and optionally about 2 to about 40 wt % of copolymerized units of a derivative of a second α ,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 10 carbon atoms; wherein the weight percentages of the copolymerized units are based on the total weight of the ethylene copolymer and the sum of the weight percentages of the copolymerized units is 100 wt %; and wherein optionally at least a portion of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymerized units of the α ,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid units are neutralized to form carboxylate salts;a hydroxyl-containing crosslinking agent; and a silane adjuvant.2. A product of cross-linking the polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the carboxylic acid groups or carboxylate groups of two or more ethylene copolymers are reacted with at least two of the hydroxyl groups of the hydroxyl-containing crosslinking agent claim 1 , so that the hydroxyl-containing crosslinking agent forms a cross-link between two or more ethylene copolymer molecules.3. The polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein about 5% to about 90% of the total content of the carboxylic acid groups present in the ethylene copolymer have been neutralized to form carboxylate groups having counterions.4. The polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the ethylene copolymer comprises about 10 wt % to about 30 wt % of copolymerized units of the α ...

Shaped and coated metallic material, composite, and method for manufacturing shaped and coated metallic materialand composite

The present invention pertains to a shaped and coated metallic material used in a composite having excellent performance in bonding and sealing between a shaped metallic material and a molded article of a thermoplastic resin composition. The shaped and coated metallic material has: a shaped metallic material; and, disposed above the shaped metallic material, an acid-modified polypropylene layer containing at least 40 mass % of an acid-modified polypropylene. The melt viscosity of the acid-modified polypropylene layer is 1000 to 10,000 mPa·s. The film thickness of the acid-modified polypropylene layer is at least 0.2 μm.

INFORMATION CARRYING CARD COMPRISING A CROSS-LINKED POLYMER COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

The disclosure provides a cross-linkable polymer composition, a core layer for an information carrying card comprising such cross-linked composition, resulting information carrying card, and methods of making the same. A crosslinkable polymer composition comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler. The base polymer resin is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, urethane, acrylate, silicone and epoxy. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a compound or blend thereof. 1. A core layer for an information carrying card , comprisinga thermoplastic layer defining at least one cavity therein;an inlay layer comprising at least one electronic component, the at least one electronic component partially or fully disposed inside the at least one cavity; and 'a base polymer resin selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, methacrylate, silicone, urethane and epoxy,', 'a crosslinked polymer composition disposed in the at least one cavity and contacting the at least one electronic component, the crosslinked polymer composition comprisingwherein the crosslinked polymer composition at least partially defines an outer surface of the core layer and has at least one portion disposed above the inlay layer and below the outer surface.2. The core layer of wherein each cavity having a continuous surface profile solely defined by and inside the thermoplastic layer claim 1 , the continuous surface profile having a bottom wall surface and a side wall surface.3. The core layer of wherein the inlay layer comprises a supporting film claim 1 , and at least one electronic component is embedded or mounted on the supporting film.4. The core layer of wherein the ...

Fluid Activated Disintegrating Metal System

An engineered composite system designed to be passive or inert under one set of conditions, but becomes active when exposed to a second set of conditions. This system can include a dissolving or disintegrating core, and a surface coating that has higher strength or which only dissolves under certain temperature and pH conditions, or in selected fluids. These reactive materials are useful for oil and gas completions and well stimulation processes, enhanced oil and gas recovery operations, as well as in defensive and mining applications requiring high energy density and good mechanical properties, but which can be stored and used for long periods of time without degradation. 132-. (canceled)33. A down-hole article for use in down-hole applications that is partially or fully formed of a hierarchically-designed reactive component and which said down-hole article is designed to controllably fully or partially dissolve or degrade in a down-hole fluid environment , said hierarchically-designed reactive component comprising:a. a core, said core dissolvable, reactive, or combinations thereof in the presence of a fluid environment; and,b. a surface layer that partially or fully encapsulates said core, said surface layer having a different composition from said core, said surface layer includes a polymer, said surface layer forming a protective layer about said core to inhibit or prevent said core from dissolving, reacting, or combinations thereof when said component is exposed to said fluid environment, said surface layer non-dissolvable in said fluid environment until said surface layer is exposed to an activation event which thereafter causes said surface layer to controllably dissolve in said fluid environment and then thereafter allow said core to dissolve, react, or combinations thereof when said core is exposed to said fluid environment, said activation event includes one or more events selected from the group consisting of a temperature change of said fluid environment ...

Adhesive ethylenic polymer resin composition and laminate produced from the composition

The invention provides an adhesive composition comprising a specific grafted long-chain branched ethylene-α-olefin copolymer and either a tackifier or a specific ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, wherein the density, MFR, crystallinity and graft ratio thereof lie respectively within specific ranges. Such a composition containing a tackifier can give a laminate keeping an excellent adhesive strength even in a high-temperature atmosphere together with polystyrene resin, ABS resin, polyacrylonitrile resin or saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin, while such a composition containing an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer can give such a laminate together with polyester resin, polycarbonate resin, polyvinylidene chloride resin or saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin. The invention also provides another adhesive composition comprising a grafted long-chain ethylene-α-olefin copolymer and an olefinic elastomer. This composition can provide a film layer excellent in adhesion to metals or highly polar materials.

Electrical devices comprising polymeric insulating or semiconducting members

Disclosed are electrically conductive and semiconductive devices utilizing polymers having resistance to water treeing and good dielectric properties. The polymer comprises ethylene polymerized with at least one C 3 to C 20 alpha-olefin and optionally at least one C 3 to C 20 polyene. The polymer utilized has a density in the range of about 0.86 g/cm 3 to about 0.96 g/cm 3 , a melt index in the range of about 0.2 dg/min to about 100 dg/min, a molecular weight distribution in the range of about 1.5 to about 30, and a composition distribution breadth index greater than about 45 percent. For the polymer utilized, the tree rating is generally less than about 40, the power factor is in the range of about 0.0002 to about 0.0005, and the dielectric constant is in the range of about 1.8 to about 2.4.

Olefin polymers

Disclosed herein are processes for polymerizing ethylene, acyclic olefins, and/or selected cyclic olefins, and optionally selected olefinic esters or carboxylic acids, and other monomers. The polymerizations are catalyzed by selected transition metal compounds, and sometimes other co-catalysts. Since some of the polymerizations exhibit some characteristics of living polymerizations, block copolymers can be readily made. Many of the polymers produced are often novel, particularly in regard to their microstructure, which gives some of them unusual properties. Numerous novel catalysts are disclosed, as well as some novel processes for making them. The polymers made are useful as elastomers, molding resins, in adhesives, etc. Also described herein is the synthesis of linear α-olefins by the oligomerization of ethylene using as a catalyst system a combination a nickel compound having a selected α-diimine ligand and a selected Lewis or Bronsted acid, or by contacting selected α-diimine nickel complexes with ethylene.

Radiation polymerized coated article and method of making same

A radiation polymerizable protective coating composition or paint, coated articles bearing such a protective radiation polymerizable paint which, on a non-polymerizable solvent, pigment, initiator and particulate filler-free basis, consists essentially of a binder solution of: (1) between about 90 and about 10 parts of a saturated, thermoplastic vinyl polymer prepared from at least about 85 weight percent of monofunctional vinyl monomers; (2) between about 10 and about 90 parts of vinyl solvent monomers for said vinyl polymer, at least about 10 weight percent, preferably at least about 30 weight percent, of said solvent monomers being selected from the group consisting of divinyl monomers, trivinyl monomers, tetravinyl monomers and mixtures thereof; and (3) between about 1.0 and about 15.0 parts per 100 parts of the total of said thermoplastic vinyl polymer and said vinyl solvent monomers of a triester of phosphoric acid bearing one or more sites of vinyl unsaturation. The composition exhibits excellent quality and good adhesion to a variety of substrates, in particular metals, including vapor deposited metals. Preferred articles bearing such a coating are prepared by: applying a base coat to a substrate and curing the same; vapor depositing a coating of metal over the surface of the base coat; and applying to and curing on the surface of the deposited metal the radiation polymerizable topcoat, preferably with little or no pigment contained therein.

Processes for the preparation polyolefin resins using supported ionic catalysts

This invention relates to olefin polymerization processes suitable for limiting or eliminating aromatic solvents or diluents. The invention processes can be conducted by contacting polymerizable olefin monomers with catalyst complexes of Group 3-11 metal cations and noncoordinating or weakly coordinating anions bound directly to the surfaces of finely divided substrate particles or to polymer chains capable of effective suspension or solvation in polymerization solvents or diluents under polymerization conditions. These processes minimize problems associated with using largely insoluble organometallic or organometalloid catalysts and cocatalysts in aliphatic, solution, or diluent polymerization processes.

Laminating film and laminate

To provide a laminate film having better shaping processability than conventional laminate films by disposing between the first resin layer 1 and the adhesive layer 3 the second resin layer 2 which has a Vicat softening point lower than that of the first resin layer, has a melting point lower than that of the first resin layer by 2° C. or more, is at least 0.5 times thicker than the first resin layer, and contains as the main component a propylene-α-olefin copolymer. In addition, it becomes possible to provide the laminated structure 5 having the laminate film provided with the second resin layer 2 on the substrate 4 . Hence, the present invention has great industrial significance.

Polyolefin oil resistant film using high isotactic content polypropylene

A coextruded multilayer film, having of at least a high crystalline propylene homopolymer resin layer of isotactic content greater than about 95%; a discharge-treated surface on one side of said polyolefin resin layer; an amount of hydrocarbon resin up to 10% by weight of the high crystalline propylene homopolymer of greater than about 95% isotactic content; and on the high crystalline propylene homopolymer resin layer side opposite said discharge-treated surface, a heat sealable layer or winding layer having an antiblock is disclosed.

Extrusion coating

Films with improved blocking resistance and surface properties

The invention discloses methods of improving blocking resistant properties and reducing the coefficient of friction of a multilayer film comprising providing at least one layer of an ethylene-propylene impact copolymer having from about 3% to about 30% by weight ethylene, wherein said copolymer has no more than two peaks in the melting curve within the range from about 110° C. to about 165° C., and wherein said layer is non-heat sealable, to a multilayer film having a core layer comprising polypropylene, high density polyethylene (HDPE) or linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), whereby anti-blocking and coefficient of friction characteristics of said film is improved without necessity of adding an antiblock or slip agent.

Random copolymer compositions

A polymer composition having improved balanced mechanical and optical properties comprising (i) a random copolymer comprising from about 0.8% to about 20% by weight of butene-1 and from about 80% to about 99.2% by weight of propylene, and (2) from about 0%-0.35% by weight of polymer composition of a synthetic amorphous silica antiblock agent.

Polypropylene Film and Laminated Material Thereof

A polypropylene film comprising 70-90 wt. % polymer (a), 2-10 wt. % polymer (b), 2-10 wt. % polymer (c) and 3-20 wt. % polymer (d) and having a haze of 8-30% (wherein the polymer (a) is a block copolymer prepared by producing a polymer part (component a1) by polymerizing in a first step monomers composed mainly of propylene in the absence of an inert solvent and producing an ethylene/propylene copolymer part (component a2) in a second step by polymerization subsequently carried out in a gas phase; the polymer (b) is an ethylene-based polymer having a density of 0.91-0.97 g/cm 3 and a melt flow rate of 5-30 g/10 min; the polymer (c) is an ethylene/α-olefin random copolymer having a density of 0.86-0.90 g/cm 3 and a melt flow rate of 0.3-5 g/10 min; and the polymer (d) comprises two or more propylene-based polymers different in molecular weight from each other).

Polyolefin based hot melt adhesive composition

A hot melt adhesive composition includes at least a semi-crystalline copolymer of propylene and a polyethylene wax having a Brookfield viscosity of about 20 cP to 500 cP at 140° C., a density of about 0.95 g/cm 3 to 0.99 g/cm 3 between 23° C. and 25° C., and a Mettler drop point of about 110° C. to 135° C., wherein the composition is characterized by a effective set time of about 0.1 second to 5 seconds. Articles including the composition and methods of making articles including the composition are described.

Holographic films

A multilayer holographic film including a core layer and a hologram-receiving layer having a lower melting point than said core layer on at least one side of the core layer for including an embossed, holographic image therein and being adapted to receive a metal layer thereon, said hologram-receiving layer(s) include(s) a butene-propylene random copolymer having a melting point in the range of between about 125°C and about 145°C and blends thereof; a metallocene catalyzed, isotactic C2/C3 random copolymer with a C2 content of at least about 2% having a melting point in the range of between about 120°C and about 140°C and blends thereof or a high density polyethylene homopolymer having a melting point in the range of between about 120°C and about 135°C and blends thereof.

Metallized, metallocene-catalyzed, polypropylene films

An oriented multilayer film containing a core layer and a first skin layer, wherein the first skin layer includes a metallocene-catalyzed propylene homopolymer or copolymer, and the first skin layer is metallized. The film may also contain additional layers, such as a second skin layer for heat-sealing, and one or more tie layers. The film may be laminated to other films or non-films. The film exhibits excellent water vapor transmission rates (WVTR) and oxygen transmission rates (OTR).

Polyester-containing biaxially-oriented polypropylene films

Polyester-containing multilayer biaxially-oriented polypropylene films are provided. According to the invention, a two- or three-layer polyester-containing cap layer is bonded to a monoaxially oriented polypropylene core, followed by orientation of the resulting composite in a direction transverse to the direction of orientation of the core layer. At least one tie layer is interposed between the core and the polyester. Advantageously, the polyester contains silicone fluid as a processing aid.

Biaxially oriented polylactic acid film with high barrier

Shrink film

Heat-shrinkable monolayer and multilayer films are disclosed. The films are formed of a blend of a polyethylene copolymer having a CDBI of at least 70%, a melt index I 2.16 of from 0.1 to 15 g/10 min., a density of from 0.910 to 0.940 g/cm 3 , a melt index ratio I 21.6 /I 2.16 of from 30 to 80, and an Mw/Mn ratio of from 2.5 to 5.5, and a second polymer, such as a low density polyethylene (LDPE). The heat-shrinkable films have a combination of improved optical and mechanical properties.

Coating compositions

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards coating compositions comprising from 20 to 85 percent of an aqueous dispersion based on a total weight of the coating composition, a basic water composition, and a crosslinker, wherein the aqueous dispersion comprises a melt blending product of (a) a base polymer comprising a polyolefin, (b) a polymeric performance improving agent (c) a polymeric stabilizing agent, and (d) a polymeric coupling agent.

Coating compositions

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards coating compositions comprising from 50 to 85 percent of an aqueous dispersion based on a total weight of the coating composition; a stabilizing solvent composition comprising a first alcohol and a second alcohol, wherein each alkyl chain of the first alcohol and the second alcohol is one to three carbon atoms, with the proviso that neither the first alcohol nor the second alcohol is propylene glycol; a basic water composition; and a crosslinker.

Coating compositions

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards coating compositions comprising from 50 to 85 percent of an aqueous dispersion based on a total weight of the coating composition, an abrasion reducing composition, a solvent, a basic water composition, and a crosslinker.

Coating compositions

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards coating compositions comprising from 20 to 85 percent of an aqueous dispersion based on a total weight of the coating composition, a basic water composition, and a crosslinker, wherein the aqueous dispersion comprises a melt blending product of (a) a base polymer comprising a polyolefin, (b) a polymeric performance improving agent (c) a polymeric stabilizing agent, and (d) a polymeric coupling agent.

Coating composition and articles made therefrom

The present disclosure includes a waterborne polyolefin based coating layer that has improved features as compared to epoxy coatings. The coating composition of the present disclosure include 40 to 80 weight percent (wt. %) of a base polymer; 10 to 30 wt. % of a polymeric stabilizing agent; 5 to 15 wt. % of a polymeric coupling agent; 0 to 35 wt. % of a polymeric performance improving agent; a neutralizing agent that partially or fully neutralize the polymeric stabilizing agent; and a fluid medium, where the wt. % values are based on the total weight of the base polymer, the polymeric coupling agent, the polymeric stabilizing agent and, when present, the polymeric performance improving agent (as used herein, this total weight of the base polymer, the polymeric coupling agent, the polymeric stabilizing agent and, when present, the polymeric performance improving agent may be referred to as the “solid content” of the coating composition).

Electrical devices from polymer resins prepared with ionic catalysts

This invention relates to olefin polymers particularly suited to satisfying the dielectric properties required in electrical device use. The olefin polymers can be prepared by contacting polymerizable olefin monomers with catalyst complexes of Group 3-11 metal cations and noncoordinating or weakly coordinating anion compounds bound directly to the surfaces of finely divided substrate particles or to polymer chains capable of effective suspension or solvation in polymerization solvents or diluents under solution polymerization conditions. Thus, the invention includes polyolefin products prepared by the invention processes, particularly ethylene-containing copolymers, having insignificant levels of mobile, negatively charged particles as detectable by Time of Flight SIMS.

Electrical devices from polymer resins prepared with ionic catalysts

This invention relates to olefin polymers particularly suited to satisfying the dielectric properties required in electrical device use. The olefin polymers can be prepared by contacting polymerizable olefin monomers with catalyst complexes of Group 3–11 metal cations and noncoordinating or weakly coordinating anion compounds bound directly to the surfaces of finely divided substrate particles or to polymer chains capable of effective suspension or solvation in polymerization solvents or diluents under solution polymerization conditions. Thus, the invention includes polyolefin products prepared by the invention processes, particularly ethylene-containing copolymers, having insignificant levels of mobile, negatively charged particles as detectable by Time of Flight SIMS.