SILOXANE BASED COATINGS FOR TUBES

Los recubrimientos para caños basados en siloxano incluyen un polímero elastomérico basado en siloxano procesable por fusión en caliente y, opcionalmente, pueden contener cargas y aditivos. El polímero elastomérico basado en siloxano es un copolímero segmentado que contiene urea o un copolímero segmentado que contiene oxamida. Los recubrimientos están sustancialmente libres de resinas adherentes y no son pegajosos ni adhesivos hasta que se los calienta a una temperatura de 50ºC como mínimo. Siloxane-based pipe coatings include an elastomeric polymer based on hot melt processable siloxane and, optionally, may contain fillers and additives. The siloxane-based elastomeric polymer is a segmented copolymer containing urea or a segmented copolymer containing oxamide. The coatings are substantially free of adherent resins and are not sticky or adhesive until they are heated to a temperature of at least 50 ° C.

LIGHT ARTICLES, COMPOSITIONS COM BROUGHT, AND PROCEDURES FOR

Se brinda en la presente un material compuesto que comprende microesferas de vidrio huecas y una resina termoplástica microcelular, artículos moldeados a partir de dichos materiales y métodos para fabricar dichos materiales.

CONSUMER SCRUBBING ARTICLE WITH STAIN RELEASE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

CONSUMER SCRUBBING ARTICLE WITH STAIN RELEASE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A scrubbing article including a substrate, a stain release coating and a texture layer. The stain release coating is applied to the substrate and is present over a at least a major surface of the substrate, and the texture layer is formed over the stain release coating opposite the substrate. In some embodiments, the texture layer is printed on to the stain release coating. The substrate can assume various forms, such as nonwoven, fabric (e.g., woven or knitted), foam, film and sponge material or combinations thereof. 1. A scrubbing article comprising:a substrate defining opposing, first and second major surfaces;a stain release coating, which includes a stain release agent, applied to the substrate and present over at least the first major surface; anda texture layer formed over the stain release coating opposite the substrate.2. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the stain release agent is a non-fluorochemical stain release agent.3. The scrubbing article of claim 2 , wherein the stain release agent includes one of polyethylene oxide and polyvinylpyrrolidone.4. (canceled)5. The scrubbing article of claim 2 , wherein the stain release agent includes a polymer selected from the group consisting of styrene-maleic anhydride claim 2 , acrylate and phenol.6. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the stain release agent is a fluorochemical stain release agent.7. The scrubbing article of claim 6 , wherein the stain release agent includes a fluorochemical urethane.8. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the stain release coating is present over the second major surface of the substrate.9. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the substrate includes a material selected from the group consisting of a nonwoven web claim 1 , a woven web claim 1 , a knitted web claim 1 , a foam claim 1 , a cellulose sponge claim 1 , and a film.10. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the texture layer is printed over the stain release coating.11. The scrubbing ...

CONSUMER SCRUBBING ARTICLES WITH CERAMIC MICROPARTICLES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A scrubbing article including a substrate and a texture layer . The texture layer is formed on to a surface of the substrate and includes a multiplicity of microparticles. In some embodiments, the multiplicity of microparticles comprises plastic microbubbles and/or ceramic microspheres that are substantially spherical. In related embodiments, at least some of the ceramic microspheres are solid, and in other embodiments at least some of the ceramic microspheres are glass microbubbles. The substrate can assume various forms, such as nonwoven, fabric (e.g., woven or knitted), foam, film and sponge material or combinations thereof. 1. A scrubbing article comprising:a substrate; anda texture layer formed on at least one surface of the substrate, the texture layer including a multiplicity of ceramic microparticles.2. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the ceramic microparticles are solid microspheres.3. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the ceramic microparticles are hollow microspheres.4. The scrubbing article of claim 3 , wherein at least some of the hollow microspheres are glass microbubbles.5. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the multiplicity of microparticles are substantially spherical.6. The scrubbing article of claim 5 , wherein at least 95% of the microparticles of the multiplicity of ceramic microparticles have an outer shape that is within 5% of a truly spherical shape.7. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the substrate includes a material selected from the group consisting of a nonwoven web claim 1 , a woven web claim 1 , a knitted web claim 1 , foam claim 1 , cellulose sponge claim 1 , and a film.8. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the texture layer further includes a binder resin.9. The scrubbing article of claim 8 , wherein the binder resin includes a latex.10. The scrubbing article of claim 8 , wherein the binder resin is configured to harden without crosslinking.11. The ...

Scrubbing article and method of making same

A scrubbing article ( 10 ) including a substrate ( 12 ) and an e-beam treated texture layer ( 14 ) on a surface of the substrate ( 12 ). The substrate ( 12 ) comprises a material suitable for use as a scrubbing article. The e-beam treated texture layer ( 14 ) is a resin-based material forming a textured abrasive layer ( 14 ) on the surface of the substrate ( 12 ).

METHODS OF BONDING POLYESTER SUBSTRATES

Methods of bonding polyester substrates together, comprising externally delivering thermal energy onto the bonding surfaces of the substrates and bringing the bonding surfaces into proximity with each other and bonding the substrates to each other. 1. A method comprising:externally delivering thermal energy onto a first major bonding surface of a first moving polyester substrate so that the first major bonding surface of the first moving substrate is a heated surface;externally delivering thermal energy onto a first major bonding surface of a second moving polyester substrate so that the first major bonding surface of the second moving substrate is a heated surface;bringing the heated first major bonding surface of the first polyester substrate into proximity to the heated first major bonding surface of the second polyester substrate;and,self-bonding the first polyester substrate and the second polyester substrate to each other to form a polyester laminate.2. The method of :wherein the first moving polyester substrate comprises a first cellular substrate;wherein the second moving polyester substrate comprises a second cellular substrate;and wherein the formed polyester laminate is a cellular laminate.3. The method of :wherein the first moving polyester substrate comprises a first polyester film;and,wherein the second moving polyester substrate comprises a second polyester film;and wherein the formed polyester laminate is a film laminate.4. The method of :wherein the first moving polyester substrate comprises a cellular substrate or a cellular laminate;wherein the second moving polyester substrate comprises a film or a film laminate;and wherein the formed polyester laminate is a cellular/film laminate.5. The method of : 'with a first major bonding surface that is a major surface of a cellular layer of the cellular/film laminate;', 'wherein the first moving polyester substrate comprises a cellular/film laminate,'}and,wherein the second moving polyester substrate ...

LIGHT WEIGHT ARTICLES, COMPOSITE COMPOSITIONS, AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME

Provided are composite material comprising hollow glass microspheres and a microcellular thermoplastic resin, articles molded from such materials, and methods of making such materials. 1. A composite material comprising hollow glass microspheres and a microcellular thermoplastic resin.2. The composite material of wherein a thermoplastic resin identical in chemical composition to the microcellular thermoplastic resin of , which identical thermoplastic resin is not microcellular , the identical thermoplastic resin has a density P and the composite material has a density that is less than 0.88 P.3. The composite material of claim 1 , further comprising glass fibers.4. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the microcellular thermoplastic resin is selected from polypropylene claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , and a combination thereof.5. The composite material of claim 4 , wherein the polypropylene is a high stiffness polypropylene.6. The composite material of claim 1 , further comprising a particulate filler selected from the group consisting of talc claim 1 , wollastonite claim 1 , glass fiber claim 1 , calcium carbonate claim 1 , carbon black claim 1 , molded in color pigments.7. A molded article comprising hollow glass microspheres and a microcellular thermoplastic resin.8. A method comprising:feeding to a microcellular foam injection molding machine a first pre-compounded material that comprises an admixture of a thermoplastic and hollow glass microspheres;injecting a supercritical fluid into the admixture and blending the admixture and the supercritical fluid at high pressure to form a blend; andinjecting the blend into a molding tool.9. The method of wherein the admixture further comprises particulate fillers selected from the group consisting of talc claim 8 , wollastonite claim 8 , glass fiber claim 8 , calcium carbonate claim 8 , carbon black claim 8 , molded in color pigments.10. The method of claim 8 , further comprising:{'sub': 2', '2 ...

METHODS OF BONDING POLYESTER SUBSTRATES

Methods of bonding polyester substrates together, comprising externally delivering thermal energy onto the bonding surfaces of the substrates and bringing the bonding surfaces into proximity with each other and bonding the substrates to each other. 1. A method comprising:externally delivering thermal energy onto a first major bonding surface of a first moving polyester substrate so that the first major bonding surface of the first moving substrate is a heated surface;externally delivering thermal energy onto a first major bonding surface of a second moving polyester substrate so that the first major bonding surface of the second moving substrate is a heated surface;bringing the heated first major bonding surface of the first polyester substrate into proximity to the heated first major bonding surface of the second polyester substrate;and, wherein the first moving polyester substrate is first cellular substrate or cellular laminate, that comprises a polyester foam with a density of less than 0.2 g/cc, and', 'wherein the second moving polyester substrate is a first polyester film that is a biaxially-oriented polyester film., 'self-bonding the first polyester substrate and the second polyester substrate to each other to form a polyester laminate,'}2. The method of :wherein the first moving polyester substrate is a cellular substrate consisting of the polyester foam with a density of less than 0.2 g/cc.3. The method of :wherein the first moving polyester substrate is a cellular laminate that comprises the polyester foam with a density of less than 0.2 g/cc, and a biaxially-oriented polyester film.4. The method of wherein the polyester foam is a thermoformable microcellular polyester foam.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method comprises bringing the heated first major bonding surface of the first polyester substrate into contact with the heated first major bonding surface of the second polyester substrate claim 1 , so that the first polyester substrate is directly ...

HEAT-ACTIVATABLE SILOXANE-BASED ADHESIVES

Heat-activatable siloxane-based adhesive articles include a substrate and a heat-activatable adhesive layer that includes a hot melt processable siloxane-based elastomeric polymer. The siloxane-based elastomeric polymer is a urea-containing segmented copolymer or an oxamide-containing segmented copolymer. The adhesive layers are substantially free of tackifying resins and are non-tacky and non-adhesive until heated to a temperature of at least 50 C. The adhesive layers may be optically clear and may have a microstructured surface. 2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the heat-activatable adhesive is substantially free of tackifying resin.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the heat-activatable adhesive is optically clear.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a rigid or semi-rigid substrate claim 1 , a sheet claim 1 , a film claim 1 , a tape backing claim 1 , or a release liner.5. The article of claim 1 , further comprising a second substrate.6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the second substrate comprises at least one polar surface.7. The article of claim 6 , wherein the second substrate with at least one polar surface comprises glass claim 6 , metal claim 6 , ceramic claim 6 , or a polar polymeric material.8. The article of claim 1 , wherein the siloxane-based elastomeric polymer comprises a segmented copolymer of Formula 1 or Formula 2 wherein each R or each Ris a methyl group.9. The article of claim 4 , wherein the substrate comprises a microstructured release liner.11. The transfer tape of claim 10 , wherein the heat-activatable adhesive layer has refractive index in the range of 1.4-1.8.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the heat-activatable adhesive is substantially free of tackifying resin.14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the first substrate comprises rigid or semi-rigid substrate claim 12 , a sheet claim 12 , a film claim 12 , a tape backing claim 12 , or a release liner.15. The method of claim 12 , wherein the first substrate ...

Sized Short Alumina-Based Inorganic Oxide Fiber, Method of Making, and Composition Including the Same

Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber comprises, based on the total weight of the sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber: from 0.1 to 15 percent by weight of a size resin comprising a polyamide; and from 85 to 99.9 percent by weight of short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber. Methods of making the sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber and compositions comprising the sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber in a polymeric matrix are also disclosed. 1. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber comprising , based on the total weight of the sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber:from 0.1 to 15 percent by weight of a size resin comprising a polyamide, wherein the polyamide has a melting point of less than or equal to 160° C.; andfrom 85 to 99.9 percent by weight of short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber.2. (canceled)3. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the polyamide comprises from 0.1 to 6 percent of the total weight of the sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber.4. (canceled)5. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the polyamide comprises an aliphatic polyamide.6. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the polyamide has a backbone comprising a polysiloxane segment.7. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber comprises at least 60 percent by weight of alumina.8. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber according to claim 7 , wherein the alumina comprises alpha alumina.9. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber further comprises a silicon oxide.10. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber according to claim 9 , wherein the short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber further comprises a boron oxide.11. Sized ...

SILOXANE-BASED PIPE COATINGS

Siloxane-based pipe coatings include a hot melt processable siloxane-based elastomeric polymer, and may optionally contain fillers and additives. The siloxane-based elastomeric polymer is a urea-containing segmented copolymer or an oxamide-containing segmented copolymer. The coatings are substantially free of tackifying resins and are non-tacky and non-adhesive until heated to a temperature of at least 50 C. 2. The coated pipe of claim 1 , wherein the coating is substantially free of tackifying resin.3. The coated pipe of claim 1 , wherein the coating further comprises at least one filler.4. The coated pipe of claim 3 , wherein the at least one filler material comprises polypropylene claim 3 , glass bubbles claim 3 , hollow ceramic microspheres claim 3 , or a combination thereof5. The coated pipe of claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises a multi-layer coating.6. The coated pipe of claim 5 , wherein the multi-layer coating comprises a first coating layer in contact with the exterior of the pipe that comprises a siloxane-based elastomeric polymer claim 5 , and at least one additional coating layer in contact with the first coating layer claim 5 , wherein the at least one additional coating layer comprises a siloxane-based elastomeric polymer and at least one filler material.7. The coated pipe of claim 6 , wherein the at least one filler material comprises polypropylene claim 6 , glass bubbles claim 6 , hollow ceramic microspheres claim 6 , or a combination thereof8. The coated pipe of claim 5 , wherein the multi-layer coating comprises a first coating layer in contact with the exterior of the pipe that comprises a siloxane-based elastomeric polymer and at least one filler material.9. The coated pipe of claim 8 , wherein the at least one filler material comprises polypropylene claim 8 , glass bubbles claim 8 , hollow ceramic microspheres claim 8 , or a combination thereof10. The coated pipe of claim 1 , wherein the coating has a thickness of from 100 micrometers to 10 ...

CONSUMER SCRUBBING ARTICLE WITH SOLVENT-FREE TEXTURE LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A scrubbing article including a substrate and a texture layer. The texture layer is formed on at least one surface of the substrate, and is a solvent-free texture layer. The texture layer can include a plastisol ink or a hot melt adhesive, and may further include a plurality of ceramic microspheres. Methods of manufacture are also provided in which a solvent-free texture layer composition is applied to a substrate and then solidified to form a texture layer. In some non-limiting embodiments, the texture layer composition includes a hot melt adhesive and is applied to the substrate in the form of a wetted cellulose sponge. 1. A scrubbing article comprising:a substrate; anda solvent-free texture layer formed on a surface of the substrate.2. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the texture layer is formed by a solidified texture layer composition applied to the surface claim 1 , and further wherein the texture layer composition includes a solvent-free primary base material.3. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the texture layer is formed by a solidified texture layer composition applied to the surface claim 1 , and further wherein texture layer composition includes a 100% solids primary base material.4. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the texture layer includes a plastisol ink.5. The scrubbing article of claim 4 , wherein the plastisol ink includes a plasticizer and a polymer.6. The scrubbing article of claim 5 , wherein the polymer includes a material selected from the group consisting of a polyvinyl chloride and a (meth)acrylate.7. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the texture layer further includes a plurality of ceramic microparticles.8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the texture layer defines a height relative to the surface of at least 1000 microns.11. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the texture layer includes a hot melt adhesive.12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. ( ...

COMPOSITE FABRIC INCLUDING STRUCTURED FILM AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME

A composite fabric includes a nonwoven fabric layer having non-bonded areas and a structured film layer discontinuously bonded to the nonwoven fabric layer. The discontinuously bonded nonwoven fabric layer and the structured film layer share an overlapping area with at least one set of coincident bond sites. The discontinuously bonded nonwoven fabric does not have another bonding pattern in the overlapping area distinct from the at least one set of coincident bond sites. A method of forming a composite fabric is also described. The method includes forming a fiber layer including a mat of at least partially unconsolidated fibers, positioning a structured film layer and the fiber layer such that they overlap, and discontinuously bonding the mat into a discontinuously bonded nonwoven fabric while simultaneously bonding the structured film layer to the nonwoven fabric layer. An apparatus for forming a composite fabric is also described. 2. The composite fabric of claim 1 , wherein the structured film layer is a stemweb.3. The composite fabric of claim 2 , wherein the stemweb lacks stems in the bond sites.4. The composite fabric of claim 1 , wherein the structured film layer comprises a beta-nucleating agent.5. The composite fabric of claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven fabric layer comprises at least one of spun fibers claim 1 , carded fibers claim 1 , or meltblown fibers.6. The composite fabric of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of a second fabric layer adjacent the nonwoven fabric layer or a film layer between the nonwoven fabric layer and the structured film layer.7. The composite fabric of claim 6 , wherein the second fabric layer comprises surface loops.8. The composite fabric of claim 1 , wherein the structured film layer is provided with at least one of openings or slits.9. A cleaning article comprising the composite fabric of claim 8 , wherein at least of portion of fibers in the nonwoven fabric layer are hydrophilic fibers claim 8 , elastic fibers claim 8 ...

HYDROPHILIC OPEN CELL FOAM

Embodiments herein are related to hydrophilic open cell foams. In an embodiment, an article is included having an open cell foam structure. The open cell foam structure can include a hydrophilic polyurethane polymer comprising a reaction product of a polyol and/or polyamine component and an isocyanate, the polyol and/or polyamine component comprising a mixture of functionalized and non-functionalized polyols and/or polyamines in a ratio by weight of about 5:95 to about 95:5 of functionalized to non-functionalized. 1. An article comprising:an open cell foam structure comprising:a hydrophilic polyurethane polymer comprising a reaction product of a polyol and/or polyamine component and an isocyanate, the polyol and/or polyamine component comprising a mixture of functionalized and non-functionalized polyols and/or polyamines in a ratio by weight of about 5:95 to about 95:5 of functionalized to non-functionalized.2. The article of claim 1 , the functionalized polyols and/or polyamines comprising functional groups that are charged at a neutral pH.3. (canceled)4. The article of claim 1 , the functionalized polyols and/or polyamines comprising sulfonate groups.5. The article of claim 1 , the functionalized polyols and/or polyamines having a molecular weight of about 200 to about 2 claim 1 ,000.6. (canceled)8. The article of claim 1 , the non-functionalized polyols and/or polyamines lacking functional groups that are charged at a neutral pH.9. (canceled)10. The article of claim 1 , the non-functionalized polyols and/or polyamines lacking sulfonate functional groups.11. The article of claim 1 , the non-functionalized polyols and/or polyamines having a molecular weight of about 1 claim 1 ,000 and about 6 claim 1 ,500.12. (canceled)14. The article of claim 1 , the polyol and/or polyamine component comprising a mixture of functionalized and non-functionalized polyols and/or polyamines in a ratio by weight of about 10:90 to about 90:10 of functionalized to non-functionalized.15. ...

HYDROPHILIC OPEN CELL FOAMS WITH PARTICULATE FILLERS

Embodiments herein are related to hydrophilic open cell foams with particulate fillers. In an embodiment, an article is provided that has an open cell foam structure including a hydrophilic polymer and about 0.1 wt. % to about 40.0 wt. % of a particulate filler dispersed within the hydrophilic polymer. The open cell foam structure can exhibit a rate of absorption of water greater than an otherwise identical foam lacking the particulate filler. Other embodiments are included herein. 1. An article comprising: a hydrophilic polymer;', 'about 0.1 wt. % to about 40.0 wt. % of a particulate filler dispersed within the hydrophilic polymer;, 'an open cell foam structure comprising'}the open cell foam structure exhibiting a rate of absorption of water greater than an otherwise identical foam lacking the particulate filler.2. The article of claim 1 , the open cell foam structure exhibiting a retention of water under a pressure of 35 mmHg of less than about 95%.3. The article of claim 1 , the particulate filler exhibiting an absorption capacity of water of less than about 100 times its weight.4. (canceled)5. The article of claim 1 , the particulate filler comprising a non-superabsorbent material.6. The article of claim 1 , comprising a sponge.7. The article of claim 1 , the open cell foam structure exhibiting a rate of absorption of water greater than 40 grams in 5 seconds.8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. The article of claim 1 , the open cell foam structure exhibiting a wet wipe water holding capacity of greater than about 2.5 g/g foam.11. (canceled)12. The article of claim 1 , the open cell foam structure having a density between about 2.50 PCF and about 6.00 PCF.13. The article of claim 1 , the particulate filler having at least one of hydrophilic surfaces and hydrophobic surfaces.14. (canceled)15. The article of claim 1 , the particulate filler comprising a surface having unreacted hydroxyl groups.16. The article of claim 1 , the particulate filler selected from the group ...

MONOLITHIC MULTILAYER ARTICLE

A monolithic multilayer article includes a thermoformable cellular polyester core layer and an oriented polyester skin layer on at least one major side of the polyester core layer. 1. A thermoformable monolithic multilayer article comprising:a thermoformable cellular polyester core layer;a first uniaxially-oriented or biaxially-oriented polyester skin layer on a first major side of the polyester core layer;and, 'wherein the core layer and the first skin layer are self-bonded to each other and wherein the core layer and the second skin layer are self-bonded to each other.', 'a second uniaxially-oriented or biaxially-oriented polyester skin layer on a second major side of the polyester core,'}2. The article of wherein a first major surface of the core layer and a first major surface of the first skin layer are directly melt-bonded to each other.3. The article of wherein a first major surface of the core layer and a first major surface of the first skin layer are indirectly melt-bonded to each other by a polyester tie layer that comprises a first major surface that is self-bonded to the first major surface of the core layer and a second major surface that is self-bonded to the first major surface of the first skin layer.4. The article of wherein the first and second skin layers are each at least 250 microns in thickness.5. The article of wherein the first skin layer comprises a first major surface that faces a first major surface of the core layer and that is an amorphous surface or a quasi-amorphous flashlamped surface.6. The article of wherein the core layer comprises a first major surface that faces a first major surface of the first skin layer and that is an amorphous surface or a quasi-amorphous flashlamped surface.7. The article of wherein a first major surface of the skin layer that faces a first major surface of the core layer claim 1 , a first major surface of the second skin layer that faces a second major surface of the core layer claim 1 , and the first and ...

ANTIMICROBIAL HYDROPHILIC POLYURETHANE FOAM SPONGES

The inventors of the present disclosure recognized that, surprisingly, the antimicrobial treatments used on cellulosic sponges do not work in hydrophilic polyurethane sponges. As such, the inventors of the present disclosure discovered a need for an antimicrobial treatment for use on hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponges. The present inventors invented one antimicrobial composition for use on hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponges including an acetate salt solution humectant. The present inventors invented another antimicrobial composition for use on hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponges including a non-halogen humectant comprising a salt solution having a pH between about 3 and 10 and a water activity of less than 0.9 at 25° C. 1. A hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponge , comprising:an antimicrobial composition including an acetate salt solution humectant.2. The hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponge of claim 1 , wherein the sponge has a wet wipe water holding capacity of between about 0.2 g/g foam and about 10 g/g foam.3. The hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponge of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial composition has a pH of between about 3 and about 10.4. The hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponge of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial composition passes ASTM G21.5. The hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponge of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial composition passes the aging test described herein.6. The hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponge of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial composition further includes a biocide claim 1 , fungicide claim 1 , preservative claim 1 , biocide claim 1 , anti-fungal agent claim 1 , pesticide claim 1 , and/or combinations thereof.7. The hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponge of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial composition has a water activity of less than 0.9 at 25° C.8. The hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponge of claim 1 , wherein the sponge further includes one or more sulfonate groups.9. The hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponge of claim ...

METHOD AND COMPOSITION INCLUDING THERMOPLASTIC PARTICLES AND HOLLOW MICROSPHERES AND ARTICLES MADE FROM THEM

A method of making a molded article. The method includes introducing into a mold a composition including thermoplastic particles with hollow microspheres attached to their outer surfaces, rotating the mold, and heating the mold at a temperature at which the thermoplastic particles melt. The hollow microspheres are included in the molded article. Molded articles are also disclosed. A powder composition that includes thermoplastic powder particles and hollow ceramic microspheres attached to outer surfaces of at least some of the thermoplastic powder particles is also disclosed. The hollow ceramic microspheres are either adhered to the outer surfaces of at least some of the thermoplastic powder particles with a liquid or embedded in the outer surfaces of at least some of the thermoplastic powder particles.

POLY(METHYLPENTENE) COMPOSITION INCLUDING HOLLOW GLASS MICROSPHERES AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

A composition includes poly(4-methylpent-1-ene) and hollow glass microspheres. The composition has a density of less than 0.8 grams per cubic centimeter. Articles made from the composition and methods of making an article by injection molding the composition are also disclosed. 1. A composition comprising:poly(4-methylpent-1-ene); andhollow glass microspheres,wherein the composition has a density of less than 0.8 grams per cubic centimeter.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hollow glass microspheres have an average true density less than 0.5 grams per cubic centimeter.3. The composition of claim 1 , comprising at least twenty-five percent by weight of the hollow glass microspheres claim 1 , based on the total weight of the composition.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition has a density of up to 0.75 grams per cubic centimeter.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein a isostatic pressure at which ten percent by volume of the hollow glass microspheres collapses is in a range from about 70 megapascals to about 250 megapascals.6. The composition of claim 1 , having an isostatic pressure resistance with less than five percent volume loss more than double than the isostatic pressure at which ten percent by volume of the hollow glass microspheres collapses.7. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a polyolefin impact modifier that is chemically non-crosslinked and free of polar functional groups.8. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a polyolefin compatiblizer modified with polar functional groups.9. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the composition comprises an impact modifier claim 8 , wherein the composition has an isostatic pressure resistance with greater than 25 percent volume loss substantially the same as the isostatic pressure at which ten percent by volume of the hollow glass microspheres collapses.10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the impact modifier is an ethylene propylene elastomer claim 1 , an ethylene ...

POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION INCLUDING HOLLOW GLASS MICROSPHERES AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

A composition that includes a polyolefin having first repeating units, hollow glass microspheres, a polyolefin impact modifier that is chemically non-crosslinked and free of polar functional groups, and a compatibilizer comprising the first repeating units and second repeating units, which are the first repeating units modified with polar functional groups. Articles made from the composition and methods of making an article by injection molding the composition are also disclosed. 1. A composition comprising:a polyolefin comprising first repeating units;hollow glass microspheres;a polyolefin impact modifier that is chemically non-crosslinked and free of polar functional groups; anda compatibilizer comprising the first repeating units and second repeating units, which are the first repeating modified with polar functional groups,wherein the hollow glass microspheres are present in a range from 40% to 70% by volume, the polyolefin impact modifier is present in a range from 20% to 50% by volume, and the compatibilizer is present in a range from 4% to 12% by volume, based on the total volume of the hollow glass microspheres, the polyolefin impact modifier, and the compatibilizer, and wherein the composition has a notched izod impact strength of at least 60 joules/meter, and wherein the composition comprises greater than ten percent by weight of the glass, based on the total weight of the composition.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the following conditions is met: the tensile modulus of the composition is at least 50% of the polyolefin claim 1 , or the tensile strength of the composition is at least 50% of the polyolefin claim 1 , or the flexural modulus of the composition is at least 50% of the polyolefin claim 1 , or the flexural strength of the composition is at least 50% of the polyolefin.3. A masterbatch composition for combining with a polyolefin comprising first repeating units claim 1 , wherein the masterbatch comprises:hollow glass ...

MULTIPURPOSE CONSUMER SCRUBBING CLOTHS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

A scrubbing cloth having opposed first and second surfaces formed to have different properties relative to one another and a texture layer formed on at least one of the first and second surfaces to provide a multipurpose scrubbing cloth having enhanced surface treating capabilities. 1. A scrubbing cloth comprising:a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface;wherein the first surface has a first degree of loftiness and the second surface has a second degree of loftiness; andwherein the first degree of loftiness is greater than the second degree of loftiness; andwherein at least one of the first and second surfaces include a texture layer formed thereon.2. The scrubbing cloth of claim 1 , wherein the first surface has a first height and a first density and the second surface has a second height and a second density and wherein the first height is greater than the second height and the second density is greater than the first density.3. The scrubbing cloth of claim 1 , wherein the substrate consists essentially of a single layer of material.4. The scrubbing cloth of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second surfaces comprise a texture layer.5. The scrubbing cloth of claim 1 , wherein the second surface comprises a consolidated surface.6. The scrubbing cloth of claim 5 , wherein the consolidated surface is formed by application of heat and pressure to the second surface.7. The scrubbing cloth of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a fabric selected from the group consisting of a woven claim 1 , a nonwoven claim 1 , and a knit.8. The scrubbing cloth of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a knit fabric formed by a knit stitch having loops configured such that the loops project from a plane of the fabric at the first surface and the loops lie substantially in a plane of the fabric at the second surface.9. The scrubbing cloth of claim 1 , wherein the texture layer defines a pattern.10. The scrubbing cloth of claim 9 , ...

UV TREATED SCRUBBING ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

A scrubbing article including a substrate and a UV treated texture layer on a surface of the substrate. The substrate is formed from a single layer of foam or sponge material having a thickness that is conducive to handling or holding. The UV treated texture layer is a resin-based material forming a textured abrasive layer on the surface of the substrate. 1. A scrubbing article comprising:a substrate comprising one of a foam and a sponge material;an ultraviolet (UV) crosslinked texture layer formed on a surface of the substrate.2. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a thickness of at least 2 cm.3. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a thickness of at least 3 cm.4. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the UV crosslinked texture layer is formed on at least two surfaces of the substrate.5. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the texture layer defines a pattern.6. The scrubbing article of claim 5 , wherein the pattern includes a plurality of discrete segments.7. The scrubbing article of claim 6 , wherein the discrete segments include at least one of series of unconnected lines claim 6 , dots or images.8. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the texture layer extends a maximum 200 microns outwardly from the surface of the substrate.9. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the texture layer includes a plurality of randomly distributed texturings.10. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , further comprising:a chemical solution absorbed into the substrate.11. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the texture layer comprises a hardness that is at least equal to a hardness of the substrate.12. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the texture layer hardness is greater than the hardness of the substrate.13. The scrubbing article of claim 1 , wherein the substrate consists of a single layer of material.14. A method of manufacturing a scrubbing article comprising:transferring a resin ...

scrubbing article and method for producing a scrubbing article

a presente invenção refere-se a um artigo de esfregamento que inclui um substrato e uma camada texturizada. a camada texturizada é formada sobre ao menos uma superfície do substrato, e é uma camada texturizada sem solvente. a camada texturizada pode incluir uma tinta plastisol ou um adesivo termorreversível, e pode incluir, também, uma pluralidade de microesferas de cerâmica. métodos de fabricação também são fornecidos nos quais uma composição de camada texturizada sem solvente é aplicada a um substrato e então solidificada para formar uma camada texturizada. em algumas modalidades não limitadoras, a composição da camada texturizada inclui um adesivo termorreversível e é aplicada ao substrato sob a forma de uma esponja de celulose úmida. The present invention relates to a scrubbing article comprising a substrate and a textured layer. The textured layer is formed on at least one surface of the substrate, and is a solventless textured layer. the textured layer may include a plastisol paint or a thermosetting adhesive, and may also include a plurality of ceramic microspheres. Manufacturing methods are also provided in which a solventless textured layer composition is applied to a substrate and then solidified to form a textured layer. In some non-limiting embodiments, the textured layer composition includes a thermo-reversible adhesive and is applied to the substrate as a wet cellulose sponge.

Consumer scrubbing article with solvent-free texture layer and method of making same

A scrubbing article including a substrate and a texture layer. The texture layer is formed on at least one surface of the substrate, and is a solvent-free texture layer. The texture layer can include a plastisol ink or a hot melt adhesive, and may further include a plurality of ceramic microspheres. Methods of manufacture are also provided in which a solvent-free texture layer composition is applied to a substrate and then solidified to form a texture layer. In some non-limiting embodiments, the texture layer composition includes a hot melt adhesive and is applied to the substrate in the form of a wetted cellulose sponge.

Composicion de poliolefinas que incluye microesferas de vidrio huecas y metodo para usar la composicion.

Una composición que incluye una poliolefina que tiene primeras unidades repetitivas, microesferas de vidrio huecas, un modificador de impacto de poliolefinas que es químicamente no reticulado y libre de grupos funcionales polares, y un compatiblizador que comprende primeras unidades repetitivas y segundas unidades repetitivas, las cuales son primeras unidades repetitivas modificadas con grupos funcionales polares. Se describen, además, los artículos fabricados a partir de la composición y los métodos de fabricación de un artículo por moldeo por inyección de la composición.

Poly (methylpentene) composition including hollow glass microspheres and method of using the same

A composition includes poly(4-methylpent-1-ene) and hollow glass microspheres. The composition has a density of less than 0.8 grams per cubic centimeter. Articles made from the composition and methods of making an article by injection molding the composition are also disclosed.

Hydrophilic open cell foams with particulate fillers.

Las modalidades de la presente descripción se relacionan con espumas hidrófilas de celda abierta con rellenos particulados. En una modalidad, se incluye un artículo que tiene una estructura de espuma de celda abierta que incluye un polímero hidrófilo y de aproximadamente 0.1 % en peso a aproximadamente 40.0 % en peso de un relleno particulado disperso dentro del polímero hidrófilo. La estructura de espuma de celda abierta puede exhibir una velocidad de absorción mayor que la de una espuma que carece del relleno particulado pero aparte de eso es idéntica. En la presente descripción se incluyen, además, otras modalidades.

Uv treated scrubbing articles and methods of making same

A scrubbing article including a substrate and a UV treated texture layer on a surface of the substrate. The substrate is formed from a single layer of foam or sponge material having a thickness that is conducive to handling or holding. The UV treated texture layer is a resin-based material forming a textured abrasive layer on the surface of the substrate.

Methods of bonding polyester substrates

Methods of bonding polyester substrates

Methods of bonding polyester substrates together, comprising externally delivering thermal energy onto the bonding surfaces of the substrates and bringing the bonding surfaces into proximity with each other and bonding the substrates to each other.

Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber, method of making, and composition including the same

Heat-activatable siloxane-based adhesives

Heat-activatable siloxane-based adhesive articles include a substrate and a heat-activatable adhesive layer that includes a hot melt processable siloxane-based elastomeric polymer. The siloxane-based elastomeric polymer is a urea-containing segmented copolymer or an oxamide-containing segmented copolymer. The adhesive layers are substantially free of tackifying resins and are non-tacky and non-adhesive until heated to a temperature of at least 50C. The adhesive layers may be optically clear and may have a microstructured surface.

Multi-purpose scrubbing cloths and methods for manufacturing them

Un paño de fregar que comprende: un sustrato (12) que tiene una primera superficie (16) y una segunda superficie (18) opuesta a la primera superficie; en donde la primera superficie tiene un primer grado de suavidad y la segunda superficie tiene un segundo grado de suavidad; y en donde el primer grado de suavidad es mayor que el segundo grado de suavidad; y en donde al menos una de la primera y segunda superficies incluye una capa (14) de textura formada sobre la misma; caracterizado por que el sustrato consiste esencialmente en una única capa de material tejido o de punto. A scrub cloth comprising: a substrate (12) having a first surface (16) and a second surface (18) opposite the first surface; wherein the first surface has a first degree of smoothness and the second surface has a second degree of smoothness; and wherein the first degree of smoothness is greater than the second degree of smoothness; and wherein at least one of the first and second surfaces includes a texture layer (14) formed thereon; characterized in that the substrate consists essentially of a single layer of woven or knitted material.

Consumer scrubbing article with solvent-free texture layer and method of making same

A scrubbing article including a substrate and a texture layer. The texture layer is formed on at least one surface of the substrate, and is a solvent-free texture layer. The texture layer can include a plastisol ink or a hot melt adhesive, and may further include a plurality of ceramic microspheres. Methods of manufacture are also provided in which a solvent-free texture layer composition is applied to a substrate and then solidified to form a texture layer. In some non-limiting embodiments, the texture layer composition includes a hot melt adhesive and is applied to the substrate in the form of a wetted cellulose sponge.

Consumer scrubbing article with solvent-free texture layer and method of making same

A scrubbing article including a substrate and a texture layer. The texture layer is formed on at least one surface of the substrate, and is a solvent-free texture layer. The texture layer can include a plastisol ink or a hot melt adhesive, and may further include a plurality of ceramic microspheres. Methods of manufacture are also provided in which a solvent-free texture layer composition is applied to a substrate and then solidified to form a texture layer. In some non-limiting embodiments, the texture layer composition includes a hot melt adhesive and is applied to the substrate in the form of a wetted cellulose sponge.

Consumer scrubbing article with stain release and method of making same

A scrubbing article including a substrate, a stain release coating and a texture layer. The stain release coating is applied to the substrate and is present over a at least a major surface of the substrate, and the texture layer is formed over the stain release coating opposite the substrate. In some embodiments, the texture layer is printed on to the stain release coating. The substrate can assume various forms, such as nonwoven, fabric (e.g., woven or knitted), foam, film and sponge material or combinations thereof.

Multipurpose consumer scrubbing cloths and methods of making same

A scrubbing cloth having opposed first and second surfaces formed to have different properties relative to one another and a texture layer formed on at least one of the first and second surfaces to provide a multipurpose scrubbing cloth having enhanced surface treating capabilities.

Poly (methylpentene) composition including hollow glass microspheres and method of using the same

A composition includes poly(4-methylpent-1-ene) and hollow glass microspheres. The composition has a density of less than 0.8 grams per cubic centimeter. Articles made from the composition and methods of making an article by injection molding the composition are also disclosed.

scrubbing article and method for producing a scrubbing article

trata-se de um artigo de esfregamento (10) que inclui um substrato (12) e uma camada texturizada (14). a camada texturizada (14) é formada sobre uma superfície (16) do substrato (12) e inclui uma multiplicidade de micropartículas. em algumas modalidades, a multiplicidade de micropartículas compreende microbolhas de plástico e/ou microesferas de cerâmica, que são substancialmente esféricas. em modalidades relacionadas, pelo menos algumas das microesferas de cerâmica são sólidas, e, em outras modalidades, pelo menos algumas das microesferas de cerâmica são microbolhas de vidro. o substrato (12) pode assumir várias formas, como um não-tecido, um tecido (por exemplo, tecido ou de malha), uma espuma, um filme e um material esponjoso, ou combinações dos mesmos. It is a scrubbing article (10) including a substrate (12) and a textured layer (14). the textured layer (14) is formed on a surface (16) of the substrate (12) and includes a plurality of microparticles. In some embodiments, the multiplicity of microparticles comprises plastic microbubbles and / or ceramic microspheres, which are substantially spherical. in related embodiments at least some of the ceramic microspheres are solid, and in other embodiments at least some of the ceramic microspheres are glass microbubbles. the substrate 12 may take various forms, such as a nonwoven, a fabric (e.g., woven or knitted), a foam, a film and a spongy material, or combinations thereof.

Consumer scrubbing article with ceramic microparticles and method of making same

A scrubbing article 10 including a substrate 12 and a texture layer 14. The texture layer 14 is formed on to a surface 16 of the substrate 12 and includes a multiplicity of microparticles. In some embodiments, the multiplicity of microparticles comprises plastic microbubbles and/or ceramic microspheres that are substantially spherical. In related embodiments, at least some of the ceramic microspheres are solid, and in other embodiments at least some of the ceramic microspheres are glass microbubbles. The substrate 12 can assume various forms, such as nonwoven, fabric (e.g., woven or knitted), foam, film and sponge material or combinations thereof.

Hydrophilic open cell foams

Embodiments herein are related to hydrophilic open cell foams. In an embodiment, an article is included having an open cell foam structure. The open cell foam structure can include a hydrophilic polyurethane polymer comprising a reaction product of a polyol and/or polyamine component and an isocyanate, the polyol and/or polyamine component comprising a mixture of functionalized and non-functionalized polyols and/or polyamines in a ratio by weight of about 5:95 to about 95:5 of functionalized to non-functionalized.

Consumer scrubbing article with solvent-free texture layer and method of making same.

Un artículo de fregar incluye un sustrato y una capa de textura. Se forma una capa de textura en al menos una superficie del sustrato y es una capa de textura libre de solvente. La capa de textura puede incluir una tinta plastisol o un adhesivo termofundido y puede incluir, además, una pluralidad de microesferas de cerámica. Se proporcionan, además, métodos de fabricación en los que se aplica una composición de capa de textura libre de solvente a un sustrato y luego se solidifica para formar una capa de textura. En algunas modalidades no limitantes, la composición de capa de textura incluye un adhesivo termofundido y se aplica al sustrato en forma de una esponja de celulosa húmeda.

Antimicrobial hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponges

Hydrophilic open cell foams

Embodiments herein are related to hydrophilic open cell foams. In an embodiment, an article is included having an open cell foam structure. The open cell foam structure can include a hydrophilic polyurethane polymer comprising a reaction product of a polyol and/or polyamine component and an isocyanate, the polyol and/or polyamine component comprising a mixture of functionalized and non-functionalized polyols and/or polyamines in a ratio by weight of about 5:95 to about 95:5 of functionalized to non-functionalized.

Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber, method of making, and composition including the same

Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber comprises, based on the total weight of the sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber: from 0.1 to 15 percent by weight of a size resin comprising a polyamide; and from 85 to 99.9 percent by weight of short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber. Methods of making the sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber and compositions comprising the sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber in a polymeric matrix are also disclosed.