Melt-processable compositions having silicone-containing polymeric process additive and synergist

Melt-processable compositions having silicone-containing polymeric process additives and synergists.

FLUOROPOLYMER CONTAINING LAMINATES

The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film. 1. A multilayer film , comprising:a first outer layer including a fluoropolymer;an intermediate layer including a polyamide; anda second outer layer including a polyolefin;wherein the multilayer film is capable of use as a backing film for solar cells.2. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the multilayer film includes a silane and the silane is in at least one of the following layers: the first outer layer claim 1 , the second outer layer claim 1 , the intermediate layer claim 1 , a layer between the first outer layer and the intermediate layer claim 1 , and a layer between the second outer layer and the intermediate layer; and3. The multilayer film of claim 2 , wherein the silane is an amino substituted organosilane.4. The multilayer film of claim 2 , wherein the silane is blended with a functionalized polymer.5. The multilayer film of claim 1 , further including:a first adhesive layer between the first outer layer and the intermediate layer; anda second adhesive layer between the second outer layer and the intermediate layer.6. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer has surface polar functionality.7. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the second outer layer further includes between about 1% and about 10% comonomer.8. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the second outer layer is multilayered.9. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the second outer layer includes a polymer blend.10. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the second outer layer includes interpolymerized ...

FLUOROPOLYMER CONTAINING LAMINATES

The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film. 1. A multilayer film , comprising:a first outer layer including a fluoropolymer;a second outer layer including a polyolefin;an intermediate layer between the first outer layer and the second outer layer;wherein the multilayer film includes a silane and the silane is in at least one of the following layers: the first outer layer, the second outer layer, the intermediate layer, a layer between the first outer layer and the intermediate layer, and a layer between the second outer layer and the intermediate layer; andwherein the multilayer film is capable of use as a backing for solar cells.2. The multilayer film of claim 1 , further including at least one adhesive layer claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer is between at least one of (a) the first outer layer and the intermediate layer and (b) the second outer layer and the intermediate layer.3. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the silane is an amino substituted organosilane.4. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the silane is blended with a functionalized polymer.5. The multilayer film of claim 1 , further including:a first adhesive layer between the first outer layer and the intermediate layer; anda second adhesive layer between the second outer layer and the intermediate layer.6. The multilayer film of claim 5 , wherein the silane in at least one of the first and second adhesive layers is an amino substituted organosilane.7. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer has surface polar functionality.8. The multilayer film of claim 1 ...

FLUOROPOLYMER CONTAINING LAMINATES

The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film. 1. A method of forming a non-transparent multilayer film , comprising:forming a first outer layer including a fluoropolymer;forming an intermediate layer including a polyester;forming a second outer layer including a thermoplastic polyolefin;forming an extruded thermoplastic layer between at least one of (a) the first outer layer and the intermediate layer and (b) the intermediate layer and the second outer layer;wherein the intermediate layer is between the first outer layer and the second outer layer; andwherein the non-transparent multilayer film is capable of use as a backing in a solar cell.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first outer layer claim 1 , the intermediate layer claim 1 , the second outer layer claim 1 , and the extruded thermoplastic layer includes a silane.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the silane is an amino substituted organosilane.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the silane is blended with a functionalized polymer.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming a first extruded thermoplastic layer between the first outer layer and the intermediate layer, the first extruded thermoplastic layer including a silane; andforming a second extruded thermoplastic layer between the second outer layer and the intermediate layer, the second extruded thermoplastic layer including a silane.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the silane is an amino substituted organosilane.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer has surface polar functionality.8. The method ...

Fluoropolymer Containing Laminates

The multilayer film serves as a laminate. In some embodiments, the film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. In some embodiments, the first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. In some embodiments, the intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. 1. A multilayer film , comprising:a first outer layer including a fluoropolymer and a bonding composition, the bonding composition including at least one of a polyhydroxy aromatic compound and a thermosetting resin;an intermediate layer including a polyester; anda second outer layer including a polyolefin;wherein the multilayer film is a backing for solar cells.2. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the bonding composition includes at least one of an epoxy resin claim 1 , a urethane resin claim 1 , a urea resin claim 1 , and an acrylate resin.3. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the bonding composition is blended with the fluoropolymer.4. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the first outer layer includes multiple layers and one of the layers includes the fluoropolymer and one of the layers includes the bonding composition.5. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer has one or more surface polar functional groups.6. The multilayer film of claim 5 , wherein the surface polar functional groups are selected from a group consisting of aminos claim 5 , carboxyls claim 5 , and hydroxyls.7. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the first outer layer includes a cross-linking agent.8. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer includes a polyethylene terephthalate.9. The multilayer film of claim 1 , wherein the multilayer film further includes a silane and the silane is in at least one of the following layers: the first outer layer claim 1 , the second outer layer claim 1 , the ...

Fluoropolymer Containing Laminates

The multilayer film serves as a laminate. In some embodiments, the film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. In some embodiments, the first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. In some embodiments, the intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. 1. A method of making a multilayer film , comprising:providing a first substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first substrate including at least one of polyester and polyamide;applying a fluoropolymer-containing composition onto the first major surface of the first substrate, the fluoropolymer-containing composition being one of an aqueous dispersion or a solution;providing a second substrate including a polyolefin; andpositioning the second substrate adjacent to the second major surface of the first substrate;wherein the multilayer film is a backing film for solar cells.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous dispersion or a solution includes a solvent.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first substrate includes surface polar functional groups.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the surface polar functional groups are selected from a group consisting of amino claim 3 , carboxyl claim 3 , and hydroxyl.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:applying a primer on at least one of the first and second major surfaces of the first substrate.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:applying an adhesive on at least one of the first and second major surfaces of the first substrate.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the multilayer film includes a silane and the silane is in at least one of the following layers: the first substrate claim 1 , the second substrate claim 1 , the fluoropolymer-containing layer claim 1 , a layer between the fluoropolymer-containing layer and the first substrate ...

MELT-PROCESSABLE COMPOSITIONS HAVING SILICONE-CONTAINING POLYMERIC PROCESS ADDITIVES

Described are melt-processable compositions having silicone-containing polymeric process additives and hindered-amine light stabilizers. 1. A composition comprising:from 50 to 99.5 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition of a melt-processable thermoplastic hydrocarbon polymer;a silicone-containing polymeric process additive; anda hindered amine light stabilizer;wherein the ratio of the silicone-containing polymeric process additive to hindered amine light stabilizer is from 0.5:1 to 1.5:1.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon polymer is selected from the group consisting of: a polyethylene homopolymer claim 1 , a polypropylene homopolymer claim 1 , a modified polyethylene polymer claim 1 , a modified polypropylene polymer claim 1 , a polyethylene copolymer claim 1 , a polypropylene copolymer claim 1 , and a combination thereof.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon polymer is selected from the group consisting of a high density polymer and a low density polymer.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon polymer is a linear low density polyethylene.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the silicone-polyamide polymeric process additive is a silicone-polyurethane.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the silicone-containing process additive is present in a weight percent of from 0.01 wt % to 5.0 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the silicone-containing process additive is present in a weight percent of from 0.01 wt % to 0.5% wt % based on the total weight of the composition.10. The composition of claim 9 , wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of: a C1 to C20 alkyl group; a C1 to C20 alkylene group (when z is greater than 1); a C6 to C20 aryl group; a C6 to C20 arylene group (when z is greater than 1); a C7 to C30 alkaryl group; a C7 to C30 alkarylene group (when z is greater than 1); a C7 to C30 alkaryl group; or a C7 to C30 ...

MELT-PROCESSABLE COMPOSITIONS HAVING SILICONE-CONTAINING POLYMERIC PROCESS ADDITIVE AND SYNERGIST

Melt-processable compositions having silicone-containing polymeric process additives and synergists. 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon polymer is selected from the group consisting of: a polyethylene homopolymer claim 1 , a polypropylene homopolymer claim 1 , a modified polyethylene polymer claim 1 , a modified polypropylene polymer claim 1 , a polyethylene copolymer claim 1 , a polypropylene copolymer claim 1 , and a combination thereof.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon polymer is selected from the group consisting of a high density polymer and a low density polymer.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon polymer is a linear low density polyethylene.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the silicone-containing polymeric process additive is a silicone-polyurethane.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the silicone-containing process additive is present in a weight percent of from 0.01 wt % to 3.0 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the total weight of the process additive and the synergist is from 0.01 wt % to 5.0 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon polymer is present in a weight percent of from 99.99 wt % to 95 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the synergist is selected from the group consisting of i) a silicone-polyether copolymer; ii) an aliphatic polyester; iii) an aromatic polyester; iv) a polyether polyol; v) an amine oxide; vi) a carboxylic acid; vii) a fatty acid ester; and vii) a poly(oxyalkylene) polymer.11. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the synergist is selected from (a) a polyethylene glycol; and (b) a polycaprolactone.12. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the synergist is a polyethylene glycol.13. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the synergist is present in an amount of from 10 wt % to 50 wt % based ...

MELT-PROCESSABLE POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS HAVING SILICONE-CONTAINING POLYMERIC PROCESS ADDITIVE

Disclosed are a composition comprising from 50 to 99.99 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition of a melt-processable thermoplastic polyamide polymer; and a silicon-containing polymeric process additive; wherein the silicon-containing polymeric process additive is present in an amount of from 0.01% to 5.0% by weight based on the total weight of the composition, and an article made from the composition. 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyamide polymer is selected from the group consisting of: a polyamide homopolymer claim 1 , a polyamide co-polymer claim 1 , and a combination thereof.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyamide polymer is selected from the group consisting of: an aliphatic polyamide polymer claim 1 , a semi-aromatic polyamide polymer claim 1 , and an aromatic polyamide polymer.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the polyamide polymer is an aliphatic polyamide polymer.5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the polyamide polymer is selected from the group consisting of: [NH—(CH)—CO]and [NH—(CH)—NH—CO—(CH)—CO] claim 4 , where n is an integer of from 10 to 10 claim 4 ,000.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the silicone-containing polymeric process additive is a silicone-polyurethane.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the silicone-containing process additive is present in a weight percent of from 0.01 wt % to 3.0 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the silicone-containing process additive is present in a weight percent of from 0.01 wt % to 0.5 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.10. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a synergist.11. The composition of claim 10 , wherein the synergist is selected from the group consisting of i) a silicone-polyether copolymer; ii) an aliphatic polyester; iii) an aromatic polyester; iv) a polyether polyol; v) an amine oxide; vi) a carboxylic acid; vii) a fatty acid ester; and vii) a poly( ...

Polymer processing additive containing a multimodal fluoropolymer and melt processable thermoplastic polymer composition employing the same

A polymer processing aid composition, a melt processable polymer composition that uses the polymer processing aid, and a method of improving the melt processability of a thermoplastic polymer are provided. The polymer processing aid composition comprises a multimodal fluoropolymer that preferably comprises interpolymerized units derived from an ethylenically unsaturated fluoromonomer tetrafluoroethylene and at least one ethylenically copolymerizable alpha-olefin monomer.

Fluoroplastic polymers with improved characteristics

A multimodal fluoroplastic terpolymer composition is provided. The terpolymer can be extruded at high extrusion speeds without having to reduce its molecular weight. The terpolymer is useful by itself; in combination with conductive fillers to provide an electrostatically dissipative composition; and as a polymer processing aid. The polymer has a low molecular weight component, a high molecular weight component and, optionally an ultra-high molecular weight component.

Polymer processing additive containing a multimodalfluoropolymer and a melt processable thermoplastic polymer composition employing the same

A polymer processing aid composition, a melt processable polymer composition that uses the polymer processing aid, and a method of improving the melt processability of a thermoplastic polymer are provided. The polymer processing aid composition comprises a multimodal fluoropolymer that preferably comprises interpolymerized units derived from an ethylenically unsaturated fluoromonomer tetrafluoroethylene and at least one ethylenically copolymerizable alpha-olefin monomer.

Fluoropolymer containing laminates

The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film.

Melt-processable compositions having silicone-containing polymeric process additives

Polymer processing additive containing a perfluorovinylether-modified flouropolymer and a melt processable thermoplastic polymer composition employing the same

A polymer processing aid composition, a melt processable polymer composition that uses the polymer processing aid, and a method of improving the melt processability of a thermoplastic polymer are provided. The polymer processing aid composition comprises a fluoropolymer that comprises interpolymerized units derived from a perfluorovinyl ether, preferably one having the formula CF 2 ═CF—(OCF 2 CF(CF 3 )) A OR f where a has a value of 0 to 3 and R f is a perfluoroaliphatic (preferably perfluoroalkyl or perfluoroalkoxy) having from 1 to 8 (preferably 1 to 3) carbon atoms.

Melt-processable compositions having silicone-containing polymeric process additives

Melt-processible polymer compositions having silicone-containing polymeric process additives and hindered amine light stabilizers are described. The compositions comprise from 50 to 99.5 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition of a melt-processable thermoplastic hydrocarbon polymer; a thermoplastic silicone-containing polymeric process additive; and a hindered amine light stabilizer. The polymeric process additive is selected from the group consisting of linear polydiorganosiloxane polyamide block polymers and polydiorganosiloxane urethane-containing copolymers; and the weight ratio of the process additive to hindered amine light stabilizer is from 0.5:1 to 1.5:1.

Melt-processable compositions having silicone-containing polymeric process additives

Described are melt-processable compositions having silicone-containing polymeric process additives and hindered-amine light stabilizers.

Fluoropolymer containing laminates

The multilayer film serves as a laminate. In some embodiments, the film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. In some embodiments, the first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. In some embodiments, the intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer.

Melt processable thermoplastic polymer composition

A melt processable polymer composition that comprises a thermoplastic non-aliphatic host polymer and a minor but effective amount of a fluoropolymer processing aid, and a method of improving the melt processability of the host polymer are provided.

Fluoropolymer containing laminates

The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film.

POLYMER PROCESSING SUPPLEMENT WITH PERFLUOROVINYL ETHER-MODIFIED FLUOROPOLYMER AND MELT-PROCESSABLE THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERIC COMPOSITION THEREFOR PREPARED

melt processable compositions having synergist and silicone-containing polymeric processing additive

resumo “composições processáveis no estado fundido tendo sinergista e aditivo de processamento polimérico contendo silicone” composições processáveis no estado fundido tendo sinergistas e aditivos de processamento polimérico contendo silicone. abstract molten-processable compositions having synergist and silicone-containing polymer processing additive melt-processable compositions having synergists and silicone-containing polymer processing additives.

Melt-processable compositions having silicone-containing polymeric process additive and synergist

Melt-processable compositions having silicone-containing polymeric process additives and synergists are described. The compositions comprise from 50 to 99.99 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition of a melt-processable thermoplastic hydrocarbon polymer; a silicone-containing polymeric process additive effective to reduce melt fracture, and a synergist that improves the efficacy of the process additive to reduce melt fracture. The silicone-containing polymeric process additive is selected from the group consisting of polydiorganosiloxane polyamide polymers and silicone-polyurethane polymers; and the synergist is present in an amount of from 10 wt% to 50 wt% based on the total amount of synergist and process additive.

Polymer melt additive composition and use thereof

The present invention provides a polymer melt additive composition in the form of a powder for use as an additive in the melt processing of a host polymer, the polymer melt additive composition comprising particles of fibrillating polytetrafluoroethylene and an effective amount of a fluorothermoplast to prevent agglomeration of said particles of fibrillating polytetrafluoroethylene. It has been found that the polymer melt additive composition can improve the melt strength of a host polymer and is an easy to handle powder.

Fluoropolymer containing laminates

The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film.

Fluoropolymer containing laminate

【課題】太陽電池に適用する耐久性が優れた多層フィルムの提供。 【解決手段】フィルムは多層構造であり、その基本形においては、中間層の対向する側に固定された第一及び第二外層を備えた中間層を含む。第一外層は半結晶性フルオロポリマーである。中間層はポリエステルを含み、かつ第二外層はオレフィン性ポリマーである。層は、多層フィルムを提供するためにともに接合されている。 【選択図】なし

Composite articles and methods of making the same

Composite articles having two different interlocked layers comprising thermoplastic, and methods for making the same.

Extrudierbare thermoplastische zusammensetzungen

Extrudable thermoplastic compositions

An extrudable composition comprising a major amount of a thermoplastic host polymer, a fluorocarbon polymer and a dendritic material wherein the extrudate demonstrates reduced levels of surface defects.

Composite article having a tie layer and method of making the same

Composite articles have two polymeric layers of different compositions bonded together by adhesive and mechanical means.

Mechanical interlocking die

A mechanical interlocking die has a first surface, a second surface, a plurality of extrusion features(34), and a plurality of channels. The first surface and the second surface each extend in a longitudinal direction. Each of the extrusion features includes a base portion extending in a cross-sectional plane from the first surface, wherein the cross-sectional plane is substantially normal to the longitudinal direction, and an arm portion extending at an angle in the cross-sectional plane from the base portion. Each channel extends at an angle to the longitudinal direction from the second surface, and is disposed between a pair of extrusion features.

Mechanical interlocking die

A mechanical interlocking die has a first surface, a second surface, a plurality of extrusion features(34), and a plurality of channels. The first surface and the second surface each extend in a longitudinal direction. Each of the extrusion features includes a base portion extending in a cross-sectional plane from the first surface, wherein the cross-sectional plane is substantially normal to the longitudinal direction, and an arm portion extending at an angle in the cross-sectional plane from the base portion. Each channel extends at an angle to the longitudinal direction from the second surface, and is disposed between a pair of extrusion features.