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| 20080206503 | Solid concentrate composition for polymeric chain extension - A solid concentrate composition for use in promoting chain extension within a polymer, and corresponding method, includes a chain extender and a non-reactive carrier resin or a co-reactive carrier resin. The concentrate composition prevents the premature reaction of the chain extender within a molding apparatus, increasing the dispersion of the chain extender throughout the polymer, and thereby preventing gelation and promoting homogeneous chain extension. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080226858 | Peroxide Crosslinked Ethylene Polymer Pressure Pipe and a Method for the Preparation Thereof - A peroxide crosslinked ethylene polymer pressure pipe and a method for the preparation thereof are described. The pipe is characterised in that it comprises an ethylene polymer with a density of less than 950 kg/m | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080233322 | Pressureless Pipe Comprising a Multimodal Polyethylene Composition With an Inorganic Filler - The present invention relates to a pipe or a supplementary pipe article comprising a polyethylene composition comprising a base resin which comprises (A) a first ethylene homo- or copolymer fraction, and (B) a second ethylene homo- or copolymer fraction, wherein fraction (A) has a lower average molecular weight than fraction (B), the base resin has a flexural modulus determined according to ISO 178 of 1000 MPa or higher, and the composition further comprises (C) an inorganic mineral filler, wherein inorganic mineral filler (C) is present in the composition in an amount of 1 to 70 wt. %, and to the use of said composition for the production of a pipe or a supplementary pipe article. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080254246 | Pressure Pipe Comprising a Multimodal Polyethylene Composition With an Inorganic Filler - The present invention relates to a pipe or a supplementary pipe article comprising a polyethylene composition comprising a base resin which comprises (A) a first ethylene homopolymer fraction, and (B) a second ethylene homo- or copolymer fraction, wherein fraction (A) has a lower average molecular weight than fraction (B), and the composition further comprises (C) an inorganic mineral filler, wherein inorganic mineral filler (C) is present in the composition in an amount of 1 to 70 wt. %, and to the use of said composition for the production of a pipe or a supplementary pipe article. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080274318 | Polyester Resin and Heat and Pressure Resistant Plastic Bottle - This invention is intended to improve the heat resistance of PET bottles from a material aspect. A technical problem of this invention is to find a polyester resin which is suitable for heat and pressure resistant plastic bottles and which does not eat into productivity and is available at a low cost. The object of this invention is to provide a heat and pressure resistant plastic bottle that can be manufactured at a low cost and has pressure resistance at a high temperature and high impact strength. The means of fulfilling this object is a polyester resin comprising a major part of ethylene terephthalate units and containing at least one of minor copolymerizable components selected from a group consisting of isophthalic acid, cyclohexane dimethanol, and diethylene glycol, wherein three minor copolymerizable components have total content less than 3 mol. %. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080299342 | Catalyst Comprising Chromium and Zinc for Olefin Polymerization and Process for Preparing It - Catalyst for the polymerization and/or copolymerization of olefins which has a chromium content of from 0.01 to 5% by weight, based on the element in the finished catalyst, is supported on a finely divided inorganic support and is obtainable by concluding calcination at temperatures of from 350 to 1050° C. and has a zinc content of from 0.01 to 10% by weight, based on the element in the finished catalyst. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080317988 | CLOSED HYBRID STRUCTURE AND METHOD - Various hybrid structures and methods of making the hybrid structures are provided. In one embodiment, a hybrid structure includes a backbone member of a first material composition and a secondary member of a second material composition different than the backbone member. The backbone member includes at least one closed portion along the length of the backbone member having a cross-section which varies along the length of the backbone, and the secondary member is disposed about at least a portion of the backbone member. In another embodiment, the secondary member extends about a portion of the external surface of the backbone member, through an opening of the backbone member and to the interior of the backbone member to interlock with the backbone member. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080317989 | Synthetic Resin Bottle Having a Gradation Pattern, and Process for Injection Molding the Preform for Use in Such a Bottle - The technical problem to be solved by the invention is to change the thickness of the colored resin layer of the preform gradually in the upward or downward direction, by utilizing a tendency of gradual decrease in the thickness of the colored resin layer caused by the flow of the main resin inside the preform mold when the main resin and the colored resin are injected into the mold. The objects of this invention is to provide a biaxially drawn, blow molded bottle having new decorativeness created in which sophisticated color gradations associated with color density are created in the body of this bottle. The means of accomplishing this object involves adjusting the injection pattern including the time of starting and ending the supply of the main resin and the colored resin, and pressure or velocity profiles, reducing the thickness of the colored resin layer in the multi-layered molten resin fluid gradually at an upstream or downstream point of the flow, injection-molding the preform in which a color-gradated portion associated with the thickness of the colored resin layer has been formed, and biaxially drawing and blow molding this preform into a bottle having a color-gradated portion associated with the color density or color shade created on the body of the bottle. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080317990 | CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE ARTICLES AND PROCESSES TO PRODUCE SAME - A high strength, flexible crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) material is provided wherein the base polymer is intermixed with a polymer modifier which affects the amorphous region of the polymer, leaving the crystalline portion of the base polymer virtually unaffected. Consequently, the amorphous region's density is lowered, resulting in a more flexible final product, while the crosslinked molecular structure and/or crystalline portion of the polymer, which controls the strength of the base polymer, remains strong. The polymer modifier can comprise a hydrocarbon fluid such as PAO, Group III basestocks, or a gas-to-liquid hydrocarbon. A method for producing the plastic material is also provided. The plastic material has particular utility in the production of tubing, piping, and conduits for transporting gases, liquids, and the like, as well as wire and cable coatings such as jacketing and insulation. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090011163 | Compatibalized Blends of Polyphenylene Sulfide and Thermoplastic Vulcanizate - This invention relates to a pipe for fluid transport that is comprised of a hollow cylinder having an outer wall and an aperture extending longitudinally through the cylinder, wherein the outer wall is comprised of (a) from about 60 weight percent to about 95 weight percent of a polyarylene sulfide resin, (b) from about 5 weight percent to about 40 weight percent of a thermoplastic vulcanizate, and (c) from about 3 weight percent to about 15 weight percent of a compatibilizer. The present invention also relates to an impact resistant polyarylene sulfide composition which is comprised of (a) from about 60 weight percent to about 95 weight percent of a polyarylene sulfide resin, (b) from about 5 weight percent to about 40 weight percent of a thermoplastic vulcanizate, and (c) from about 3 weight percent to about 15 weight percent of a compatibilizer. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090017246 | COPOLYMERS COMPRISING POLYAMIDE BLOCKS AND POLYETHER BLOCKS AND HAVING IMPROVED OPTICAL PROPERTIES - Copolymer comprising polyamide PA blocks alternating with polyether PE blocks, the PA blocks comprising or being composed of polyamide PA X,Y blocks, optionally PA X,Y/{Z} blocks, obtained by polycondensation of at least one linear aliphatic diamine having X carbon atoms; of at least one dicarboxylic acid having Y carbon atoms; and, if appropriate, of at least one comonomer {Z} chosen from lactams and α,ω-aminocarboxylic acids having Z carbon atoms and equimolar mixtures of at least one diamine having X1 carbon atoms and of at least one dicarboxylic acid having Y1 carbon atoms, (X1, Y1) being different from (X, Y), the said comonomer or comonomers {Z} having being introduced in a proportion by weight ranging up to 50%, preferably up to 20%, more advantageously still up to 10%, with respect to the combined polyamide precursor monomers; the said copolymer being characterized in that the said PA blocks comprise carboxyl ends; X is at least equal to 2; Y is at least equal to 6; the said PE blocks are either PE blocks comprising hydroxyl ends, otherwise known as PE diol blocks, so that the bonds between the PA blocks comprising carboxyl ends and the PE diol blocks are ester bonds; or, in the case where Y has a number of carbon atoms of greater than 14, PE blocks comprising NH | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090022922 | DYNAMIC VULCANIZATION OF FLUOROCARBON ELASTOMERS CONTAINING PEROXIDE CURE SITES - Processable rubber compositions contain a vulcanized elastomeric material dispersed in a matrix of a thermoplastic polymeric material. The vulcanized elastomeric material is a peroxide cure polymeric material containing repeating units derived from fluorine-containing monomers and at least one peroxide cure site monomer. In one embodiment the matrix forms a continuous phase and the vulcanized elastomeric material is in the form of particles forming a non-continuous phase. The compositions are made by combining a radical curing system, a fluorocarbon elastomer material, and a fluoroplastic material, and heating the mixture at a temperature and for a time sufficient to effect vulcanization of the elastomeric material, while mechanical energy is applied to mix the mixture during the heating step. Shaped articles may be readily formed from the rubber compositions according to conventional thermoplastic processes such as blow molding, injection molding, and extrusion. Examples of useful articles include seals, gaskets, O-rings, and hoses. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090041968 | POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDE RESIN COMPOSITION, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND MOLDED ARTICLE - A polyphenylene sulfide resin composition including 100 parts by weight of a resin composition that consists of 99 to 60 wt % of a polyphenylene sulfide resin (a), and 1 to 40 wt % of at least one type of noncrystalline resin (b) selected from the group consisting of polyetherimide resin and polyether sulfone resin and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a compound (c) containing at least one group selected from epoxy group, amino group and isocyanate group, wherein the non-crystalline resin (b) forms an island phase and the number-average dispersed particle size of the noncrystalline resin (b) is 1,000 nm or less. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090061136 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING A SPIDER OCCLUSION DEVICE - An apparatus and method for making an occlusion device for occluding a body vessel. The apparatus and method include providing a frame and a mandrel. The frame has a hub extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end. A plurality of arcuate legs are attached to the hub and extend distally. The arcuate legs are flexible and have inner surfaces defining an inner profile in an unconstrained state. The mandrel has an outer surface corresponding to the inner profile of the occlusion device. A base layer of a biocompatible material is disposed on the outer surface of the mandrel. The frame is placed on the outer surface with the base layer between the frame and the mandrel. The frame is attached to the base layer such that the biocompatible material forms a membrane extending along and between the arcuate legs. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090087607 | Resin Composition for Tubes and Tube - The present invention has its object to provide a resin composition for tubes excellent in balance among wear resistance, flexibility, gas permeation resistance and low resilience (pliability). The object is accomplished by a resin composition for tubes which comprises an isobutylene block copolymer (A) constituted of a polymer block (a) derived from isobutylene as the constituent and a polymer block (b) derived from a monomer component other than isobutylene, and a thermoplastic polyurethane resin (B). | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090110858 | CPVC Pipe With 25% Higher Hydrostatic Design Basis Than Required Under ASTM D2846 - CPVC pipe in diameters in the range from 15 mm (0.5 inch) to 15.24 cm (6 ins), to carry hot and cold aqueous streams under 690 KPa (100 psi) pressure and 82.2° C. (180° F.) in continuous service, is extruded from a compound in which the CPVC has a high Cl content in the range from 66.5%-70%, when modified with either of two specific impact high rubber modifiers in an amount greater than 5 parts but no more than 6 parts per 100 parts of CPVC. Extruded CPVC pipe provides a HDB measured according to ASTM D2837-01 which is 25% or more greater than that required for commercial pipe as specified in ASTM D2846. As a result, both SDR-11 and SDR-13.5 pipe are produced which provide a HDB of at least 1250 psi (8.62 MPa) at the 100,000 hr intercept. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090110859 | POLY(HYDROXYALKANOIC ACID) COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a composition comprising poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) and an impact modifier having repeat units derived from an alkyl acrylate and optionally a comonomer. Also disclosed is a process for producing the composition and an article comprising the composition. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090117303 | ROLL COVER - A roll cover of the invention is a tubular roll cover made of a thermoplastic fluoropolymer for covering a round rod-like or cylindrical roll body, wherein the thermoplastic fluoropolymer contains from 0.5 to 5% by weight of a carbon nanotube. Since the thermoplastic fluoropolymer thus contains from 0.5 to 5% by weight of the carbon nanotube, the roll cover of the invention can secure necessary conductivity, in other words, have low chargeability of static electrification, secure good antistatic property and prevent an offset phenomenon by static electrification. Further, flexibility, mold releasability, surface cleanability and the like inherent in an ordinary fluoropolymer can be maintained well. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090130356 | Flame-Retardant Resin Composition, and Electric Wire and Insulating Tube Using Same - A flame-retardant resin composition comprising a resin component containing a thermoplastic random-copolymerized polyester resin and a polyolefin resin at a weight ratio of 15:85 to 85:15 and an inorganic filler in a proportion of 30 to 250 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the resin component, an electric wire having a coating layer formed of the flame-retardant resin composition, and an insulating tube formed from the flame-retardant resin composition. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090162590 | Polypropylene Composition for Injection Stretch Blow Molding - A method of manufacturing an end-use article comprising: preparing a polymeric composition and converting the polymeric composition into an end-use article by injection stretch blow molding, wherein the article has an initial flexural modulus from about 100,000 psi to about 150,000 psi. A method of manufacturing an end-use article comprising: preparing a polymeric composition; converting the polymeric composition into an end-use article by injection stretch blow molding; and determining the initial mechanical properties of the end-use article. Articles prepared by the disclosed methodologies. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090197029 | Polymeric compositions including their uses and methods of production - Polymeric compositions and methods of making and using such compositions are provided. The compositions incorporate a first polymeric component that is at least one high density polyethylene and a second polymeric component that is at least one polymer including propylene-derived units having a heat of fusion of less than 75 J/g wherein the propylene-derived units have an isotactic triad fraction of about 65% to about 99%. The polymeric compositions are found to have desirable environmental stress crack resistance properties and impact resistance properties. The polymeric compositions are useful in a variety of applications such as molded containers and extruded pipes. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090202766 | FLEX RING BASE - Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a container and method of making a container. In one example, a preform is disposed into a mold cavity having a base forming assembly. The base forming assembly includes a base insert and a movable ring insert. The preform is blown against the mold cavity to form a body defining a base portion. The movable ring insert is advanced into the base portion to form a thinned flex point in the base portion while keeping the base insert fixed. The container is hot-filled with a commodity. The commodity is allowed to cool causing a vacuum in the container that results in the upward movement or inversion of a central inset portion defined at the thinned flex point. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090239015 | RESIN INJECTION MOLDING APPARATUS AND TUBULAR RESIN MEMBER - A slide core ( | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090239016 | VARYING FLUOROELASTOMER CURE ACROSS THE ROLLER TO MAXIMIZE FUSER ROLLER LIFE - In accordance with the invention, there are image forming apparatus, fuser members, and methods of making fuser members. The method of making a fuser member can include providing a substrate having a longitudinal axis, providing a first flow coating solution including a fluoroelastomer polymer, and providing a second flow coating solution including a crosslinking agent. The method can also include mixing the first flow coating solution and the second flow coating solution to form a third flow coating solution and forming a continuous fluoroelastomer layer over a surface of the substrate by applying the third flow coating solution onto the substrate in a spiral pattern, wherein the crosslinking agent concentration can be varied along the longitudinal axis by changing the ratio of the first flow coating solution and the second flow coating solution in the third flow coating solution. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090246433 | RHEOLOGY MODIFIED RELATIVELY HIGH MELT STRENGTH POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING PIPES, FILMS, SHEETS, AND BLOW-MOLDED ARTICLES - A polymer composition comprises a low-molecular-weight (LMW) ethylene polymer component and a high-molecular-weight (HMW) ethylene polymer component coupled with a polysulfonyl azide. Preferably, the LMW polyethylene component and the HMW polyethylene component co-crystallize in the composition such that it exhibits a single or substantially single peak in a lamella thickness distribution (LTD) curve. The ethylene polymer for the LMW and the HMW polyethylene components can be either homopolymer or ethylene copolymer. Preferably, both components are an ethylene copolymer of the same, or different, composition (that is, with the same or different comonomers). A method of making a pipe that includes selecting a polymer composition having a substantially single peak in the LTD curve is described. Compositions comprising a chromium-catalyzed ethylene polymer, coupled with a polysulfonyl azide are also described herein. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090252909 | Warm stretching processing for molding polyactic acid containers - The present invention is related to a warm stretching processing for molding polylactic acid containers, comprising: step | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090263603 | FLUORINE-CONTAINING ELASTOMER COMPOSITION AND MOLDED ARTICLE COMPRISING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a fluorine-containing elastomer composition being flexible and having excellent fuel barrier property, heat resistance, chemical resistance and oil resistance. Another object of the present invention is to provide a sealing material, a molded article and a fuel hose obtained by crosslinking the fluorine-containing elastomer composition. The composition is a fluorine-containing elastomer composition comprising a polyol-crosslinkable fluorine-containing elastomer, a polyol crosslinking agent and a hydrotalcite, wherein an acid acceptor comprising only an oxide or hydroxide of a divalent metal is contained in an amount of not more than 2 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the fluorine-containing elastomer. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090263604 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF CROSS COPOLYMERS, CROSS COPOLYMERS OBTAINED BY THE PROCESS, AND USE THEREOF - To provide a novel cross copolymer and resin composition which are improved in heat resistance and compatibility over conventional ethylene/aromatic vinyl compound copolymers and which have low crystallinity, are excellent in softness, transparency and compatibility and show mechanical properties similar to soft vinyl chloride resins, as compared with conventional cross copolymers. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090269531 | RESINOUS COMPOSITIONS, ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM AND PROCESS - Disclosed is a resinous composition having reduced susceptibility to scratch formation during abrasion of its surface, wherein the composition comprises: (i) 10-40 wt. %, based on the weight of resinous components in the composition, of at least one rubber modified thermoplastic resin comprising a discontinuous elastomeric phase dispersed in a first rigid thermoplastic phase, wherein at least a portion of the first rigid thermoplastic phase is grafted to the elastomeric phase, and wherein the elastomeric phase comprises structural units derived from a monomer selected from the group consisting of butadiene and butadiene-styrene mixture; and wherein the first rigid thermoplastic phase comprises structural units derived from at least one vinyl aromatic monomer, at least one monoethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer, and optionally at least one (C | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090286029 | Ethylene polymer composition - A polyethylene composition is disclosed having an unpigmented density of at least 946 kg/m | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090297751 | Fluoropolymer Blends with Inorganic Layered Compounds - Perfluoropolymer composites are provided which are obtained by dispersing layered-silicates having properties of swelling or cleaving in dispersion media in perfluoropolymers and having the ratio of the viscosity, V | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090304966 | Bimodal polyethylene process and products - Bimodal polyethylene resins having reduced long-chain branching and suitable for use in pipe resin applications as a result of their improved SCG and RCP resistance are provided. The improved resins of the invention are produced in a two-reactor cascade slurry polymerization process using a Ziegler-Natta catalyst system and wherein an alkoxysilane modifier is present in both reactors. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090304967 | MAKING AN ELONGATED PRODUCT - An elongated product is formed such that first a core is formed, the outer surface of the core being made of plastic. Thereafter, a tubular metal layer is extruded such that the layer is seamless. When the metal layer is extruded, a clearance ( | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100003438 | INJECTION MOLDABLE, THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A thermoplastic composite material, which includes a thermoplastic, organic polymer; and a plurality of carbon nanotubes, is provided. The thermoplastic composite material exhibits a bulk volume resistivity of about 10 | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003439 | POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME, AND ARTICLES PREPARED THEREFROM - The invention is related to compositions suitable for the fabrication of pipes, and other articles, with excellent performance properties. The invention provides a composition, comprising a blend, wherein said blend comprises a high molecular weight ethylene-based interpolymer and a low molecular weight ethylene-based interpolymer, and the high molecular weight ethylene-based interpolymer is a heterogeneously branched linear or a homogeneously branched linear ethylene-based interpolymer, and has a density from 0.922 g/cc to 0.929 g/cc, and a high load melt index (I21) from 0.2 g/10 min to 1.0 g/10 min, and the low molecular weight ethylene-based interpolymer is heterogeneously branched linear or a homogeneously branched linear ethylene-based interpolymer, and has a density from 0.940 g/cc to 0.955 g/cc, and a melt index (I2) from 6 g/10 min to 50 g/10 min. The blend has a single peak in an ATREF profile eluting above 30° C., and has a coefficient of viscosity average molecular weight (CM?) less than −0.0032 in the log(calculated Mv) versus elution temperature, said CMv calculated in the range of elution temperatures from 70° C. to 90° C. The Mv is the viscosity average molecular weight. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100009105 | ACRYLIC RUBBER COMPOSITION AND VULCANIZED PRODUCT - The present invention provides an acrylic rubber composition and its vulcanized product, having good vulcanization characteristics and an excellent balance between processability, mechanical properties of rubber and compression set. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100015376 | PVDF-BASED CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a conducting composition comprising, (by weight):
| 01-21-2010 |
| 20100028580 | HEAT RESISTANT THERMOPLASTIC ARTICLES - Disclosed is a molded or extruded thermoplastic article including a polyamide composition including (a) a polyamide resin (b) 0.1 to 10 weight percent of one or more polyhydric alcohols (c) 0 to 3 weight percent of a co-stabilizer selected from the group consisting of secondary aryl amines, hindered amine light stabilizers, and mixtures thereof; (d) 0 to less than 10 weight percent of one or more reinforcement agents; and (e) 0 to 50 weight percent polymeric toughener including a reactive functional group and/or a metal salt of a carboxylic acid; and wherein 4 mm test bars prepared from the polyamide composition, and exposed at an test temperature of 150° C. for a test period of about 1000 hours, have, on average, a retention of strain at break of greater than 80 percent compared with a control exposed at the said test temperature for 72 hours. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100028581 | THERMOPLASTIC ARTICLES INCLUDING POLYHYDROXY POLYMERS - Disclosed is a molded or extruded thermoplastic article having high heat stability, including a thermoplastic polyamide composition including (a) a polyamide resin; (b) 0.25 to 20 weight percent of one or more polyhydroxy polymer(s) having a number average molecular weight of at least 2000; (c) 0.1 to 3 weight percent of one or more co-stabilizer(s) selected from the group consisting of secondary aryl amines, hindered amine light stabilizers, hindered phenols, and mixtures thereof; (d) 0 to less than 10 weight percent of one or more reinforcement agents; and (f) 0 to 20 weight percent of a polymeric toughener; | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100035007 | PIPING MEMBER FORMED BY USING PROPYLENE-BASED RESIN COMPOSITION - Disclosed are a piping member formed by using a propylene-based resin composition comprising 100 parts by mass of a propylene-ethylene random copolymer (A) having an ethylene content of 2 to 5%, a crystallization temperature of 86 to 105° C., a melt flow rate of 0.01 to 2.00 g/10 min and a molecular weight distribution of 3 to 8, and 1 to 15 parts by mass of a styrene-butadiene-base rubber (B) having a styrene content of 10 to 40% and a weight average molecular weight of 200,000 or more as essential components, a melt flow rate after kneading being from 0.01 to 2.00 g/10 min, characterized in that the propylene-based resin composition further comprising a hindered amine-based light stabilizer (C) having a weight average molecular weight of 2,000 or more in the amount of 0.1 to 1.0 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the propylene-ethylene random copolymer; and a piping member formed by using a propylene-based resin composition, wherein the styrene-butadiene-base rubber is a hydrogenated styrene-butadiene block copolymer rubber. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100035008 | PIPE COMPRISING SUPER SLOW CRACK GROWTH RESISTANT POLYETHYLENE - A pipe or a supplementary pipe article comprising a polyethylene composition comprising a base resin which comprises: (A) a first ethylene homo- or copolymer fraction having an MFR | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100040819 | POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION FOR PRESSURE PIPES WITH ENHANCED FLEXIBILITY - The present invention relates to a polyethylene composition comprising a base resin which comprises (a) an ethylene homo- or copolymer fraction (A); and (b) an ethylene homo- or copolymer fraction (B), wherein (i) fraction (A) has a lower weight average molecular weight than fraction (B); (ii) the base resin has a density of 932 to 938 kg/m | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100047498 | High Purity Transparent Perfluoroelastomer Parts and a Process to Produce the Same - Crosslinkable perfluoroelastomer compositions having low metal content and low compression set when crosslinked, and processes for producing the same, are provided. Compositions comprising terpolymers of TFE, PAVE, and CNVE having a metal content of less than 3000 ppb may be formed into high purity transparent perfluoroelastomer parts. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100055365 | POLYIMIDE TUBE, METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF, METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF POLYIMIDE VARNISH, AND FIXING BELT - A polyimide tube composed of a polyimide resin composition in which 5 to 23.5 volume percent of boron nitride and 1 to 15 volume percent of an acicular substance are dispersed as a filler in a polyimide resin on the basis of the total volume of the composition, a method of producing the tube, a method of producing a polyimide varnish used for producing the tube, and a fixing belt including the tube as a base member are provided. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100055366 | Pipe Having Improved High Temperature Resistance - The present invention relates to a pipe made of a polyethylene composition comprising a polyethylene base resin, which comprises c. an ethylene copolymer as fraction (A), and d. an ethylene homo- or copolymer as fraction (B), with fraction (A) having a lower molecular weight than fraction (B), wherein the polyethylene base resin is obtainable in a polymerisation process in which a single-site catalyst (SSC) is used in the polymerisation of at least one of fractions (A) and (B), the base resin having (i) a density of below 940 kg/m, and (ii) a MFR | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100068434 | Composite Material Compositions and Methods - Compositions comprising a substrate having a layer thereover, the layer comprising a fluoropolymer and a nanofiller. Compositions comprising a substrate having a layer thereover, the layer comprising a fluoropolymer and a clay material. Methods for preparing a composite coating material solution, comprising: preparing a first solution comprising a fluoropolymer and an acetate; preparing a second solution comprising a clay material and a nanofiller suspension; and mixing the first and second solutions to form a composite coating material solution. Methods for applying a composite material layer to a substrate, comprising depositing a solution onto a substrate, wherein the solution comprises a clay material and fluoropolymer. Methods for applying a composite material layer to a substrate, comprising depositing a solution onto a substrate, wherein the solution comprises a fluoropolymer and a nanofiller. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068435 | ETHYLENE VINYL ALCOHOL COMPOSITION WITH METAL CARBOXYLATE - Disclosed are a composition, an article comprising or produced from the composition, and a process for reducing gel formation of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer. The composition comprises an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100075087 | Multimodal Polyethylene Resin for Pipe Made by a Single-site Catalyst - The present invention relates to a polyethylene composition comprising a polyethylene base resin, which comprises
| 03-25-2010 |
| 20100075088 | THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING A THERMOPLASTIC MATRIX AND A TERPOLYMER OF ALKYL METHACRYLATE, ALKYL ACRYLATE AND A STYRENE MONOMER - The invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising at least one thermoplastic matrix; and at least one copolymer obtained by copolymerisation of C | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100092709 | Multimodal polyethylene pipe resins and process - Multimodal polyethylene resins having improved stress crack resistance and melt strength rendering them useful for the manufacture of thick-walled pipe are produced in a process wherein the second stage of the process is a copolymerization conducted at a high temperature with a low comonomer to ethylene ratio and a low hydrogen to ethylene ratio. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100092710 | PROCESSING AID FOR THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANES - A processing aid is used in the processing of thermoplastic polyurethanes to give various articles including a self-supporting film. The processing aid contains a) 10-50% by weight of hydrophobized, at least partially aggregated, metal oxide particles selected from the group consisting of aluminium oxide, silicon dioxide and mixtures thereof, b) 20-75% by weight of one or more thermoplastic polyurethanes, c) 0.5-25% by weight of one or more isocyanates, d) 0.5-15% by weight of one or more compounds which act as lubricant and dispersant, the sum of the constituents a) to d) amounting to at least 90% by weight, based on a total weight of said processing aid. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100098893 | POLYAMIDE RESIN - There is provided a polyamide resin that can achieve a sufficiently high molecular weight compared to conventional polyamide 92, has a broad moldable temperature range or width estimated from a difference between melting point and thermal decomposition temperature, exhibits excellent melt moldability and has excellent chemical resistance and hydrolysis resistance compared to conventional aliphatic polyamide resins without impairing low water absorption property of an aliphatic linear polyoxamide resin. A polyamide resin in which the dicarboxylic acid component is oxalic acid and the diamine component is a diamine component composed of 1,9-nonanediamine and 2-methyl-1,8-octanediamine, with the molar ratio between 1,9-nonanediamine and 2-methyl-1,8-octanediamine being from 6:94 to 99:1. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100112258 | Crosslinked polysulfide-containing cycloaliphatic compound, process for its preparation, filled sulfur-vulcanizable elastomer composition containing same and articles fabricated therefrom - A crosslinked polysulfide-containing cycloaliphatic compound, useful as a crosslinker for filled sulfur-vulcanizable elastomer compositions, is represented by the general formula: | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100112259 | Sulfur-containing cycloaliphatic compound, filled sulfur-vulcanizable elastomer composition containing sulfur-containing cycloaliphatic compound and articles fabricated therefrom - A sulfur-containing cycloaliphatic compound, useful as a crosslinker for filled sulfur-vulcanizable elastomer compositions, is represented by the general formula: | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100119751 | POLYMER COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A POLYMER PROCESSING AID AND A HINDERED AMINE LIGHT STABILIZER - The present invention provides polyolefin compositions containing a polyolefin resin, a hindered amine light stabilizer, and a polymer processing aid. Methods for preparing the polymer compositions, methods for using the compositions to produce articles of manufacture, and the articles produced from these polyolefin compositions are also provided. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100119752 | BUTENE-1 TERPOLYMERS AND PROCESS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Butene-1 terpolymers having
| 05-13-2010 |
| 20100119753 | Polylefin Pipe Having Inherent Resistance To Thermooxidative Degradation - The invention relates to a plastic pipe having improved resistance to thermooxidative degradation when this pipe is in long-term contact with liquids which comprise disinfectants having an oxidizing action. To achieve this, the pipe according to the invention has a fluorine coating on its inner surface. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100119754 | FLUORORESIN TUBE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention provides a large diameter thin-walled fluororesin tube, which has, even with a large diameter (for example, ø 100 mm or more), excellent wall thickness precision and a low degree of stable orientation; and a process for producing the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to a fluororesin tube having an average thickness of 70 μm or less and an outer diameter of 100 mm or more, wherein variation in the tube thickness is within ±20% with respect to the average tube thickness and a degree of orientation (F) is within a range of 0.25 to 0.55. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100129579 | Rapid Crack Properties in High Performance Pipe - Pipe articles and methods of forming the same are described herein. The pipe articles generally include a bimodal polyethylene including a greater amount of high molecular weight fraction than low molecular weight fraction and wherein the pipe article exhibits a critical temperature of less than about 0° C. at 5 bar. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100136272 | PIPING MEMBER - The present invention relates to a piping member molded from a resin composition comprising 50 to 120 parts by mass of a polystyrene-based resin relative to 100 parts by mass of a polyphenylene ether-based resin as essential components, and having a melt flow rate after kneading of 1.0 to 5.0 g/10 min. The present invention also relates to a piping member which has individual characteristics of a mold shrinkage factor from 0.5 to 0.8%, a time to breakage of 1,000 hours or more in a high-temperature creep characteristics test when molding is carried out in an atmosphere at 95° C. under an applied tensile load of 5.0 MPa, and a moisture content of the kneaded resin composition before molding of less than 250 ppm, and in which is further blended a styrene•butadiene-based rubber having a styrene content of 10 to 40% and a weight average molecular weight of 200,000 or more in an amount of 1 to 15 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the polyphenylene ether-based resin. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100143631 | LOW MIGRATION POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a composition comprising: a) a polyolefin (A); b) a compound (B) according to formula (I), wherein R and R′ each is the same or different residue and comprising at least 6 C-atoms; c) a phenolic compound (C), having the formula (II) wherein R is an non-substituted or substituted aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbyl radical which may comprise heteroatoms, or R is an heteroatom; X is H, OH, and/or R′; whereby R′ is a hydrocarbyl radical or hydrogen, and n is 1 to 4; and d) optionally, an UV-light stabilizer (D), wherein for the composition the total amount of migrated compounds (B), (C) and, if present, (D), as well as their decomposition products is equal to or less than 1.8 microgram per liter with a ratio S/V dm | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100151172 | PIPES COMPRISING BETA-NUCLEATED PROPYLENE COPOLYMERS - The present invention concerns a propylene copolymer composition, a molded article comprising the composition and the use of the propylene copolymer composition for preparing molded articles, preferably pipes. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100151173 | POLYAMIDE MATERIALS HAVING HIGH FLUID BARRIER PROPERTIES - Polyamide materials having high fluid, e.g., gas, and liquid barrier properties are useful as articles for containing or conveying fluids, in particular tubes, ducts or tanks. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100159173 | Polyethylene Polymerization Processes - Polymer articles and processes of forming the same are described herein. The processes generally include providing a bimodal ethylene based polymer, blending the bimodal ethylene based polymer with a nucleator to form modified polyethylene and forming the modified polyethylene into a polymer article, wherein the polymer article is selected from pipe articles and blown films. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100159175 | POLYAMIDE SHEET SILICATE COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to polyamide sheet silicate compositions, containing an untreated clay mineral and a water-soluble polyamide, the concentration of the clay material being greater than 30% by weight. Furthermore the invention relates to nanocomposites which contain clay minerals distributed homogeneously in a water-insoluble thermoplastic matrix. These nanocomposites are produced by mixing the polyamide sheet silicate composition and a water-insoluble thermoplastic in the melt. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100159176 | MISCIBLE BLENDS OF TEREPHTHALATE POLYESTERS CONTAINING 1,4-CYCLOHEXANEDIMETHANOL AND 2,2,4,4-TETRAMETHYLCYCLOBUTANE-1,3-DIOL - Disclosed are miscible, polyester blends that contain at least one first polyester comprising terephthalic acid and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and at least one second polyester comprising terephthalic acid, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol. The polyester blends have good clarity, toughness, and moldability and are useful for the preparation of shaped articles. Also disclosed are shaped articles prepared from the polyester blends. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100159177 | Triglyceride plasticizer and process of making - Provided are compositions, processes for making, and processes for using triglycerides as plasticizers. Triglyceride plasticizers can be produced by recovery of linear or branched C | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100173108 | SEMICONDUCTIVE RESIN COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a semiconductive resin composition containing at least two kinds of conductive fillers, wherein the difference in threshold values of percolation between at least two kinds of the conductive fillers is within a range of 10 to 50 mass %. The semiconductive resin composition of the present invention can be used widely in various form of molded products, such as component used for transport in a clean room, spin chuck, IC test socket, various rollers installed in copier, seamless belt, bearing, antistatic fiber, member for electrostatic coating, fuel tube, part around fuel or chemical tube. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100178443 | POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION FOR PRESSURE PIPES WITH ENHANCED FLEXIBILITY - The present invention relates to a polyethylene composition comprising a base resin which comprises (a) an ethylene homo- or copolymer fraction (A); and (b) an ethylene homo- or copolymer fraction (B), wherein (i) fraction (A) has a lower average molecular weight than fraction (B); (ii) the base resin has a density of 940 to 947 kg/m | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100189945 | DESICCANT PLASTIC COMPOSITION FOR A SHAPED ARTICLE - In one embodiment, the present invention is a shaped article comprising an injection molded desiccant plastic composition, wherein the shaped article is a cylinder with an outside diameter of at least about 8.00 mm, a wall thickness of at least about 0.4 mm and an overall length of at least about 50.0 mm, wherein the desiccant plastic composition comprises a desiccant and a base polymer of a thermoplastic, and wherein the resulting shaped article has properties including a moisture uptake rate of at least about 20 mg in 24 hour measured by the Desiccant Rate of Absorption Test Procedure and of a stiffness of at least about 25 Newtons measured by the Mechanical Resistance Control test method. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100189946 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL INCLUDING NANOTUBES DISPERSED IN A FLUORINATED POLYMER MATRIX - The invention relates to a composite material including nanotubes of a chemical element selected from the compounds of the elements of columns IIIa, IVa and Va of the periodic table, dispersed in a polymer matrix including (a) at least one fluorinated homo- or copolymer and (b) at least one fluorinated homo- or copolymer grafted with at least one carboxylic polar function. The invention also relates to the use of the composite material and to the use of at least one fluorinated homo- or copolymer grafted with at least one carboxylic polar function for increasing the tensile strength of a composite material containing the above nanotubes dispersed in a fluorinated polymer matrix. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100196643 | COOLING JIG FOR EXTRUDING PCTFE STRINGS AND METHOD FOR EXTRUDING PCTFE STRINGS - The invention relates to a method for making PCTFE strings, that comprises Extruding PCTFE with an extruder connected to an assembly comprising a die and a metallic cooling jig, characterized in that a material is provided between the inner metallic wall of the cooling jig and the PCTFE such that the friction between the PCTFE and this material is lower than the friction between the PCTFE and the metal of the cooling jig. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100196644 | ACRYLIC RUBBER COMPOSITION AND VULCANIZED PRODUCT THEREOF - To provide an acrylic rubber composition and its vulcanized product, having excellent workability and an excellent balance of the vulcanization properties, the reduction of scorching, the rubber mechanical properties, the compression set and the heat resistance. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100196645 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HOLLOW STRUCTUAL BODY - It is intended to provide a method of producing a hollow construct, which may be in various shapes such as a fiber or a film as well as in various sizes and has chemical resistance, made of a fluorinated hydrocarbon polymer, a fluorinated carbon polymer or a polymer carrying a nitrogen-containing group, a silicon-containing group, an oxygen-containing group, a phosphorus-containing group or a sulfur-containing group having been introduced into the above-described polymer; and a hollow construct obtained by this method. The method of producing a hollow construct as described above is characterized by comprising the fluorination step wherein a construct made of a hydrocarbon polymer or a polymer carrying a nitrogen-containing group, a silicon-containing group, an oxygen-containing group, a phosphorus-containing group or a sulfur-containing group having been introduced into the above-described polymer is brought into contact with a treating gas containing fluorine under definite conditions and thus the treating gas is allowed to penetrate from the outer surface of the construct toward the inside thereof to thereby fluorinate the construct excluding the core part, and the removal step wherein the core part having been not fluorinated as described above is removed. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100203275 | TRANSPARENT POLYAMIDE ELASTOMERS - A description is given, together with preferred applications, of a transparent polyamide elastomer of the general structure (I), where R | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100203276 | In-Situ Methods of Generating Water Through the Dehydration of Metal Salt Hydrates for Moisture Crosslinking of Polyolefins - Compositions comprising a polymer resin comprising at least one copolymer with hydrolysable groups, a water-generating metal salt hydrate, and a catalyst that comprises a metal atom and at least two ligands taken from the set alkyjoxy and carboxylate are used to form articles that moisture-cure through in-situ generation of water via dehydration of the metal hydrate. The compositions are melt mixed to promote the dehydration and start the cure process during the mixing step. The curing compositions are formed and allowed to harden. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100209642 | EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION, PREPREG, FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL - It is an object of the present invention to improve drawbacks in conventional technology and provide a fiber-reinforced composite material having both an excellent static strength property and impact resistance, and an epoxy resin composition for obtaining the fiber-reinforced composite material. More particularly, it is the object of the present invention to provide the epoxy resin composition that gives a cured material having a high elastic modulus, a high heat resistance, a high plastic deformation capacity and a high toughness. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100209643 | Thermoplastic polyurethane containing silane groups - The invention relates to a thermoplastic polyurethane comprising the following structural unit: | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100221474 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE WITH ANTISTATIC PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to antistatic, thermoplastic polyurethane comprising ethylmethylimidazole ethyl sulfate, to a process for production of antistatic, thermoplastic polyurethane comprising ethylmethylimidazole ethyl sulfate, and to the use of ethylmethylimidazole ethyl sulfate for the production of antistatic, thermoplastic polyurethane. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100227096 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TUBULAR HOLLOW BODY, AND TUBULAR HOLLOW BODY - The invention relates to a method for producing a tubular hollow body ( | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100227097 | METHOD FOR MODIFYING GRAFT POLYOLEFINS, COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING POLYOLEFINS THUS MODIFIED - Process for modifying a polyolefin grafted with acid or anhydride groups, by at least partial neutralization of these groups with at least one neutralizing agent comprising an organic salt (1) that releases an organic acid (I) during the neutralization, according to which the organic acid (I) derived from the neutralization of the grafted polyolefin is reacted with at least one inorganic salt (2). | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100233402 | SALT RESISTANT POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS - Polyamides made from 1,6-hexanediamine, and the dicarboxylic acids 1,10-decandioic acid and/or 1,12-dodecanedioic acid, and terephthalic acid in specified proportions are particularly resistant to salt stressed (induced) corrosion cracking. This makes them particularly useful as vehicular parts which may be exposed to salts. Particularly when these polyamides contain tougheners and/or plasticizers they are especially useful for hoses and tubes. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100233403 | STABILIZED POLYETHYLENE MATERIAL - Stabilized polyethylene materials which offer an advantageously balanced combination of thermal, mechanical and processing properties, and which maintain their physical properties in chlorinated water environments are disclosed. The materials include an antioxidant system with components to provide extraction resistance in hot water environments and additionally provides oxidation resistance to both chlorine in the water interior of the pipe and oxygen in contact with the pipe's exterior. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100233404 | MEDICAL DEVICE TUBING WITH DISCRETE ORIENTATION REGIONS - Medical device polymeric tubing segments suitable for forming catheter shafts or as balloon parisons are formed with discrete regions having different orientation relative to each other. Wall thickness may also be varied of the length of the segment. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100239802 | TUBE AND MEDICAL DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a tube in the form of a molded article of a resin composition including a hydrogenated block copolymer (a) which includes a polymer block constituted mainly from an aromatic vinyl compound unit and a polymer block constituted mainly from a specific conjugated diene compound unit and has a glass transition temperature of from −45 to 30° C., a hydrogenated block copolymer (b) which includes a polymer block constituted mainly from an aromatic vinyl compound unit and a polymer block constituted mainly from a specific conjugated diene compound unit and has a glass transition temperature of less than −45° C., and a polyolefin-based resin (c), at a specific proportion, said tube being excellent in transparency, flexibility, anti-kinking property, anti-sticking property, clamp resistance, solvent adhesion property, low-temperature impact resistance and heat resistance, as well as a medical device using the tube. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100239803 | Thermoplastic Polyurethane With Reduced Tendency To Bloom - The present invention discloses a thermoplastic polyurethane which is comprised of the reaction product of (1) a hydroxyl terminated polyester intermediate, (2) a polyisocyanate, and (3) a glycol chain extender; wherein the hydroxyl terminated polyester intermediate is comprised of repeat units that are derived from 1,3-propylene glycol and a dicarboxylic acid; wherein the hydroxyl terminated polyester intermediate has a number average molecular weight from 500 to 10,000; and wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane includes hard segments that are the reaction product of the polyisocyanate and the glycol chain extender. This thermoplastic polyurethane is unique in that it has a greatly reduced tendency to bloom. This is highly desirable in applications where high clarity is desired because blooming causes articles containing the thermoplastic polyurethane to be hazy or foggy in appearance. Blooming can also reduce the ability of an article made with the thermoplastic polyurethane to be securely bound to another article with an adhesive. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100255236 | BETA-NUCLEATED PROPYLENE COPOLYMER - Heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO) comprising wherein the heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO) is β-nucleated and the elastomeric phase has an intrinsic viscosity measured in tetraline at 135° C. of equal or below 4.0 dl/g. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100255237 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING COLOURED POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITIION HAVING A HIGH CONTENT OF BETA-MODIFICATION - The invention relates to a novel process for producing coloured polypropylene compositions having a high content of β-modification, wherein polypropylene is melt blended with at least one inorganic pigment and at least one β-nucleating agent, wherein a1) polypropylene is melt blended with at least one inorganic pigment or with a first concentrate comprising the at least one inorganic pigment to obtain a coloured polypropylene and a2) the coloured polypropylene is melt blended with at least one β-nucleating agent or with a second concentrate comprising the at least one β-nucleating agent to obtain the coloured β-nucleated polypropylene composition or b1) polypropylene is melt blended with at least one β-nucleating agent or with a second concentrate comprising the at least one β-nucleating agent to obtain a β-nucleated polypropylene and b2) the β-nucleated polypropylene is melt blended with at least one inorganic pigment or with a first concentrate comprising the at least one inorganic pigment to obtain the coloured β-nucleated polypropylene composition or c) a third concentrate is produced by melt blending a first concentrate comprising the at least one inorganic pigment and a second concentrate comprising the at least one β-nucleating agent and the polypropylene is melt blended with the third concentrate to produce the coloured β-nucleated polypropylene composition or d) a first concentrate comprising the at least one inorganic pigment and a second concentrate comprising the at least one β-nucleating agent are melt blended with the polypropylene to obtain the coloured β-nucleated polypropylene composition. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100266798 | LOW MIGRATION POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION COMPRISING VITAMIN E-TYPE STABILISER - The present invention relates to a polyolefin composition comprising (a) a polyolefin (A), (b) a vitamin E-type stabiliser (B) according to formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently are H, or non-substituted or substituted aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbyl radicals which may comprise heteroatoms, and (c) a phenolic stabilizer (C) according to formula (II), wherein R6, R7 and R8 independently are non-substituted or substituted aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbyl radicals which may comprise OH-groups; and X1, X2, and X3 independently are H or OH, with the provisio that at least one of X1, X2 and X3 is OH, and (d) optionally, an UV stabilizer, to an article comprising such a polyolefin composition and to the use of such a composition for the production of an article. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100266799 | PREPOLYMERS AND POLYMERS FOR ELASTOMERS - A prepolymer or elastomer is the reaction product of reactants (a) at least one polyester polyol or fatty acid derived polyol which is the reaction product of at least one initiator and a mixture of fatty acids or derivatives of fatty acids comprising at least about 45 weight percent monounsaturated fatty acids or derivatives thereof, (b) optionally, at least one polyol which is different from the polyol of (a); and (c) at least one isocyanate compound (herein after isocyanate) having an average of at least about 1.8 isocyanate groups per molecule. A process comprises admixing reactants (a) at least one polyol composition comprising the fatty acid derived polyol which is the reaction product of at least one initiator and a mixture of fatty acids or derivatives of fatty acids comprising at least about any of 45 weight percent monounsaturated fatty acids or derivatives thereof; and (b) at least one isocyanate having an average functionality of at least about 1.8 under reaction conditions to form a reaction product which is an elastomer or prepolymer is formed therefrom. An article, coating or thermoplastic polyurethane comprises the elastomer is formed from the prepolymer of or using the process of the invention. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100272939 | POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITIONS HAVING IMPROVED OPTICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - Novel polyolefin compositions comprising (A) a first propylene-ethylene random copolymer and (B) a second propylene-ethylene random copolymer, wherein the polyolefin composition has an ethylene content CM | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100279045 | POLYIMIDE TUBE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND FIXING BELT - Provided are a polyimide tube including a polyimide resin composition, wherein the polyimide resin composition contains a polyimide resin in which an acicular highly thermally conductive filler such as carbon nanotubes is dispersed in 15 volume percent or more relative to the total volume of the composition; the acicular highly thermally conductive filler has an orientation of 1.3 or more, the orientation being represented by the modulus of elasticity of the polyimide resin composition in the circumferential direction/the modulus of elasticity of the polyimide resin composition in the axial direction; and the polyimide tube has high thermal conductivity, is excellent in terms of mechanical strength and indentation strength, and provides a high fixing property and an excellent offsetting property; a process for producing such a tube; and a fixing belt including such a tube serving as a base member. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100285251 | BETA-NUCLEATED POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITION - Polypropylene composition comprising a propylene homopolymer (A) and a random propylene-butene copolymer (B) or a random propylene-ethylene copolymer (B′) wherein the polypropylene composition is β-nucleated. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100285252 | Method Of Modifying Surface Of Material - A method for surface modification of a material by means of introducing the phosphorylcholine group represented by the following formula (1-1) onto the surface of the material by treating a material having amino groups with a chemical compound containing an aldehyde derivative obtained by the oxidative ring-opening reaction of glycerophosphorylcholine. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100285253 | Long Chain Branched Propylene-Alpha-Olefin Copolymers - Substantially isotaclic propylene interpolyraets comprise (A) at least 60 weight percent (wt %) units derived from propylene, and (B) between greater than zero and 40 wt % units derived from ethylene, the propylene interpolyrner further characterized by at least one of the following properties: (1) a ratio of less than 1 measured at interpolyraer number average molecular weight (Mn), (2) a relative compositional drift of less than 50%, arid (3) propylene chain segments having a chain isotacticity triad index of at least 70 mole percent. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100285254 | ADHESIVE VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE RESIN SHEET - An adhesive vinylidene fluoride resin sheet, including: an extruded sheet of a vinylidene fluoride copolymer composition comprising 100 wt. parts of polymerized units of a vinylidene fluoride monomer containing at least 60 wt. % of vinylidene fluoride, and 0.01-0.8 wt. part of polymerized units of a monoester of unsaturated dibasic acid. The vinylidene fluoride resin sheet is excellent in adhesiveness with another thermoplastic resin layer, and provides a lamination extrusion sheet with such another thermoplastic resin layer taking advantage of the good adhesiveness. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100291334 | Broad Molecular Weight Polyethylene Having Improved Properties - Disclosed herein is a polyolefin polymer having improved properties wherein the polymer is produced using a chromium based catalyst in combination with aluminum alkyl activators and co-catalysts. Also disclosed is a pipe comprising the inventive polymer and a film comprising the inventive polymer, each having improved properties over those known in the art. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100297374 | In Situ Moisture Generation and Use of Polyfunctional Alcohols for Crosslinking of Silane-Functionalized Resins - Polymer compositions comprise a (i) silane-functionalized polymer, e.g., a polyethylene grafted with vinyl triethoxy silane, (H) polyfunctional alcohol e.g., α,α,α′,α′˜tetramethyl-I,3-benzenediethanol and, optionally, (iii) acid, e.g., an alkylated aryl disulfonic acid. The use of polyfunctional alcohols in the absence of a strong acid yields a light-crosslinking of the silane-functionalized polymer and this, in turn, provides a polymer melt with improved extensional properties such as elongational viscosity and melt strength. The use of a polyfunctional alcohol in combination with a blocked strong acid provides a slow rate of crosslinking during melt processing and a high degree of ultimate crosslinking after the polymer composition has been shaped or molded. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100304067 | TRANSPARENT, TOUGH AND RIGID MOLDING COMPOSITIONS BASED ON STYRENE-BUTADIENE BLOCK COPOLYMER MIXTURES - A mixture which comprises
| 12-02-2010 |
| 20100304068 | POLYOLEFIN NANOCOMPOSITES MATERIALS - A polyolefin nanocomposite material comprising the following components:
| 12-02-2010 |
| 20100310803 | COMPOSITE PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A method of forming a polymeric component on a body is disclosed which includes the steps of casting a fluid polymeric material onto the body whilst providing support for the body. The method has particular application to casting components on metal pipes and the like. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100310804 | Polyphenyl sulfone ketone copolymers - A polymer comprising sulfone groups, ketone groups and optionally substituted polyarylene groups, wherein the number of moles of sulfone groups over the number of moles of ketone groups ratio is greater than 1. A process for making such polymer, a composition comprising such polymer, and articles made therefrom. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100323141 | ACRYLIC RUBBER - To provide an acrylic rubber composition having an excellent heat resistance, especially an excellent balance between the residual ratio of the tensile strength and the residual ratio of the elongation after heat aging, when formed into a vulcanized product, and a hose article, a sealing article and a rubber vibration insulator using the acrylic rubber composition. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100330317 | HEXAFLUOROPROPENE-BASED FLUOROSULFONATED ELASTOMERS WITH A LOW GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE, CONTAINING NEITHER TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE NOR A SILOXANE GROUP - The present invention describes the synthesis of new fluorinated elastomers with very low glass transition temperatures (T | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110003103 | CLASS E SEGMENT CABLES AND TUBES - The invention relates the use of a copolyester elastomer comprising hard blocks comprising polyester segments, polymeric soft blocks and urethane linkages, in applications with a thermal overload requirement specifying a thermal overload temperature above the melting temperature of the copolyester elastomer. The invention also relates to films as well as tubes and electrical cables, such as convoluted tubes and electrical cables for use in cable harness systems. The invention more further relates to polymeric materials with high heat properties that can be used in the tubes and cables and to tubes and cables at least comprising a layer consisting of the polymeric materials. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110003104 | SEALABLE MATERIAL AND METHOD OF FORMING A DIELECTRIC WELD - A dielectric weldable material includes a blend of at least two components including an inert polymer and an elastomeric polar polymer. A method of forming a bond includes providing a substrate having a first end and a second end, wherein the substrate includes a blend of at least two components including an inert polymer and an elastomeric polar polymer. The method further includes bonding the first end and second end of the substrate with high frequency electromagnetic energy. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110008558 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING WELDED PLASTIC TUBE AND PIPE ASSEMBLIES - Methods and apparatus are described for producing welded assemblies of plastic parts for use in fluid flow applications. A unit cell structure is disclosed for use in an assembly. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110008559 | METAL DEACTIVATING POLYMER COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a polymer composition, comprising—a polyolefin, —a stericallyhindered phenol of the following formula (I), wherein the groups X, which can be the same or different, have the following formula (II), wherein R1 and R4, which can be the same or different, are an alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R2, R3, R5, and R6, which can be the same or different, are hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, —a hydrotalcite and/or bis(2,4-dicumylpheny)pentaerythritol diphosphite. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110008560 | ALIPHATIC POLYESTER-BASED RESINS - A composition comprising the components (I) an aliphatic polyester-based resin selected from the group consisting of polyhydroxyalkanoates with 3 to 8 carbon atoms in the repeating unit, and (II) a divalent metal alcoholate. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110020575 | TOUGH AND RIGID MIXTURES OF ALPHA-METHYLSTYRENE-ACRYLNITRILE COPOLYMERS AND OF BLOCK COPOLYMERS - Composition comprising at least one copolymer A composed of at least one alkylated styrene, of acrylonitrile, and, if appropriate, of at least one further monomer, at least one block copolymer B which has at least one block forming a hard phase and composed of at least one vinylaromatic monomer and has at least one block forming a soft phase and composed of at least one vinylaromatic monomer and of at least one diene, and at least one further copolymer C, and, if appropriate, one polymer D, where the copolymer C is at least one triblock copolymer composed of a first block composed of at least one vinylaromatic monomer, of a second block composed of at least one diene, and of a third block composed of at least one methyl methacrylate monomer, or comprising at least 50% by weight of methyl methacrylate, and the polymer D is at least one styrene polymer selected from glass-clear and impact-resistant polystyrene. The present invention moreover relates to a process for the preparation of the inventive compositions, to the use of the inventive compositions for the production of moldings, of foils, of fibers, or of foams, to moldings, foils, fibers, or foams comprising the inventive composition, and also to the use of the inventive composition as packaging for electronic components, such as integrated circuits (microchips) (“electronic packing”), for applications in chemical engineering, in household products, in bathroom items, e.g. toothbrush tumblers, cosmetics holders, etc., as housings, as tubes, as profiles, for medical items or medical devices, and in toys. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110027512 | CONDUCTIVE POLYAMIDE COMPOSITE COMPOSITION AND FUEL TRANSPORT TUBE USING THE SAME - A conductive polyamide composite composition including (A) 100 parts by weight of a base resin containing (A-1) 50 to 99% by weight of a polyamide resin and (A-2) 1 to 50% by weight of a polyolefin resin, (B) 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of an olefin-copolymer with respect to 100 parts by weight of the base resin, (C) 1 to 15 parts by weight of a carbon black, (D) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of carbon nanotubes, (E) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a plasticizer, and (F) 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of a resin stabilize, and a fuel transport tube prepared using the same are provided. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110033646 | PROCESS FOR MAKING FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC PIPE - An improved process for making fiber reinforced epoxy plastic structure by a process that includes the steps of : forming a structure of the reinforcing fibers ( | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110033647 | NOVEL IONIC LIQUIDS, FUNCTIONALIZED PARTICULATES, AND FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITES - The present invention relates to (i) novel fluoroionic compounds capable of dispersing particulate filler compositions into a fluoropolymer; (ii) novel particulate compositions in which particulates are surface-functionalized with a fluoroionic compound; (iii) fluoropolymer composite materials containing the surface-functionalized particulates of (ii) incorporated into a fluoropolymer; (iv) crosslinked versions of (iii); v) methods for producing the crosslinked material of (iv); and (vi) articles of manufacture containing the compositions (iii) and (iv). | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110045223 | Method for Exfoliation of Hexagonal Boron Nitride - A new method is disclosed for the exfoliation of hexagonal boron nitride into mono- and few-layered nanosheets (or nanoplatelets, nanomesh, nanoribbons). The method does not necessarily require high temperature or vacuum, but uses commercially available h-BN powders (or those derived from these materials, bulk crystals) and only requires wet chemical processing. The method is facile, cost efficient, and scalable. The resultant exfoliated h-BN is dispersible in an organic solvent or water thus amenable for solution processing for unique microelectronic or composite applications. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110052848 | SALT RESISTANT POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS - Polyamides made from 1,6-hexanediamine, and the dicarboxylic acids 1,10-decandioic acid, 1,12-dodecanedioic acid, or 1,14-tetradecanedioic acid and terephthalic acid in specified proportions are particularly resistant to salt stressed (induced) corrosion cracking. This makes them particularly useful as vehicular parts which may be exposed to salts. Particularly when these polyamides contain tougheners and/or plasticizers they are especially useful for hoses and tubes. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110059280 | METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING SUPRAMOLECULAR MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a method for synthesizing a supramolecular material comprising: 1—the reaction of at least one carboxylic diacid, or ester or chloride of such a diacid, with, on the one hand, at least one modifier compound bearing both reactive functional groups capable of reacting with the carboxylic acid, ester or acid chloride functional groups and associative groups capable of associating with one another by hydrogen bonds, in a molar ratio of the reactive functional groups to the carboxylic acid, ester or acid chloride functional groups of between 0.10 and 0.50, and, on the other hand, at least one polyamine, said reactions being carried out successively or simultaneously, and 2—the reaction of the polyamide obtained at the end of step 1 with urea. The present invention also relates to the resulting material, and also to the uses thereof. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110086191 | NOVEL COPOLYMERS - Novel copolymers are described comprising ethylene and alpha-olefins having (a) a density (D) in the range 930-960/g/m | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110091674 | Polymer Compositions Having Improved Homogeneity and Odour, A Method For Making Them and Pipes Made Thereof - The present invention deals with polymer compositions suitable for making pipes. The compositions comprise a multimodal copolymer of ethylene and one or more alpha-olefins having from 4 to 10 carbon atoms wherein the multimodal ethylene copolymer has a density of from 924 to 960 kg/m | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110097529 | VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE / 2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE COPOLYMERS - This invention relates to copolymer compositions of poly(vinylidene fluoride-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene) copolymers. The copolymers formed have excellent optical properties, corrosion resistance and electrical properties, with very low haze. Tetrafluoropropene monomer units may be present at from 0.5 to 60 weight percent of the copolymer. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110104416 | PROPYLENE-HEXENE RANDOM COPOLYMER PRODUCED IN THE PRESENCE OF A ZIEGLER NATTA CATALYST - Propylene copolymer a. comprising at least 1-hexene as a comonomer, b. having a comonomer content in the range of 1.0 to 3.0 wt.-%, c. having a xylene soluble fraction equal or below 2.5 wt.-%, and d. being partially crystallized in the β-modification. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110104417 | HIGH TEMPERATURE POLYMER BLENDS OF POLY(ARYL ETHER KETONE PHTHALAZINONE) - The present invention provides high temperature compositions comprising blends of a first polymer, poly(aryl ether ketone phthalazinone)s, and a second polymer, selected from poly(aryl ether ketone)s, poly(aryl ketone)s, poly(ether ether ketone)s, poly(ether ketone ketone)s, or polybenzimidazoles, thermoplastic polyimides, polyetherimides, poly(aryl ether sulfone)s, poly(phenylene sulfide)s, and mixtures thereof. The compositions have improved high temperature characteristics, e.g., improved high temperature load capability and improved high temperature melt processibility. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110104418 | PRE-MARKED BUILDING MATERIALS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A length of rigid linear stock building material bearing along its exterior surface regular indicia of longitudinal distance from a reference point also on its exterior surface, such that an installer need only measure the length of the pipe run needed and may then immediately locate that position and cut the pipe to be installed to the desired length without the need to use a measuring device to transfer the desired length to the pipe before cutting An apparatus for marking indicia of length and cutting extruded pipe including means for cutting the pipe, means for sensing the speed and position of the pipe, and means for marking on the pipe A similar method and apparatus for manufacturing and/or marking non-extruded linear building materials is also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110111152 | Multimodal Polyethylene Resin for Pipe Made by a Single-site Catalyst - The present invention relates to a polyethylene composition comprising a polyethylene base resin, which comprises
| 05-12-2011 |
| 20110111153 | CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE PROCESS - A method for producing a high strength, flexible crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) material is provided wherein the base polymer is intermixed with a polymer modifier which affects the amorphous region of the polymer, leaving the crystalline portion of the base polymer virtually unaffected. Consequently, the amorphous region's density is lowered, resulting in a more flexible final product, while the crosslinked molecular structure and/or crystalline portion of the polymer, which controls the strength of the base polymer, remains strong. The polymer modifier can comprise a hydrocarbon fluid such as PAO, Group III basestocks, or a gas-to-liquid hydrocarbon. The plastic material has particular utility in the production of tubing, piping, and conduits for transporting gases, liquids, and the like, as well as wire and cable coatings such as jacketing and insulation. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110111154 | POLYAMIDE, COMPOSITION COMPRISING SUCH A POLYAMIDE, AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to a polyamide comprising at least one repeat unit corresponding to the general formulation: X·Y in which: X represents a cycloaliphatic diamine and Y represents an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid chosen from dodecanedioic (C | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110111155 | POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION REINFORCED WITH A FILLER AND PIPE COMPRISING THE POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a cross-linked polyolefin composition reinforced with a filler with improved stiffness, impact strength, pressure resistance and impact/stiffness balance as well as to the use of such a polyolefin composition for the preparation of pipes. The polyolefin composition comprises a base resin comprising a cross-linkable olefin homo- or copolymer (A) and a filler (B), wherein the polyolefin composition has been subjected to cross-linking conditions, e.g. silane-cross-linking or peroxide cross-linking. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110111156 | NOVEL VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE COPOLYMERS - The invention relates to a copolymer composition of poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoropropene) copolymers. The copolymers formed have excellent optical properties, with very low haze, as well as high melting points, excellent flexibility and toughness. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110117305 | LOW GLOSS ABS COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to a mass polymerized rubber-modified monovinylidene aromatic copolymer composition compositions with an improved balance of aesthetic, physical and mechanical properties, in particular, a combination of low gloss and good impact resistance in (co)extruded sheet and thermoformed/vacuum formed articles therefrom. A method for preparing such compositions and articles is disclosed. The improved gloss performance is achieved by maintaining the following relationship between the average rubber particle size (RPS) and the weight average molecular weight (Mw) of the matrix polymer: Mw≧155−10 | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110117306 | FLUOROSULPHONATED ELASTOMERS WITH LOW GLASS TRANSITION BASED OF VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE - The present invention describes the synthesis of new sulforated fluorinated elastomers having very low glass transition temperatures (T | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110123745 | Pressureless Polymer Pipe, A Compositon Therefore, And A Process For Preparing It - A pressureless polymer pipe, a composition therefore, and a process of preparing the composition are described. The pipe is characterised in that the polymer comprises a propylene polymer composition where the propylene base polymer is a heterophasic propylene copolymer having a matrix of a propylene homopolymer and a dispersed phase of an elastomeric copolymer of propylene and at least one olefin comonomer; has a comonomer content of 2-7% by weight, based on the weight of the heterophasic propylene copolymer; has a melt flow rate MFR (2/230), determined according to ISO 1133 C4, of 0.1-2.0 g/10 min; has a broad molecular weight distribution as defined by its rheology shear thinning index, SHI | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110123746 | OIL EXTENDED RUBBER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention describes a composition comprising a diene-based rubber and at least one cyclo-aliphatic epoxide-based polyether or polyglycol ether. The present invention also describes a composition comprising at least one extending oil and at least one cyclo-aliphatic epoxide-based polyether or polyglycol ether, wherein the at least one extending oil is selected from the group consisting of an aromatic oil, an aliphatic oil, a naphthenic oil, and mixtures thereof. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110123747 | Nitrile rubbers which optionally contain alkylthio terminal groups and which are optionally hydrogenated - An improved polymerization and process method allows the production of special nitrile rubbers which are characterized by a specific anion content and an excellent storage stability and allow a particularly good vulcanization rate and moreover result in vulcanized materials that have advantageous properties, especially with regard to the contact with metal components of molded parts based on said vulcanized materials. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110123748 | Nitrile rubbers which optionally contain alkylthio terminal groups and which are optionally hydrogenated - An improved polymerization and processing method allows the production of special nitrile rubbers which are characterized by a specific cation content which leads to an excellent storage stability and particularly good vulcanization rate and moreover results in vulcanized materials that have advantageous properties. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110123749 | SEMIAROMATIC MOULDING COMPOSITIONS AND USES OF THESE - A polyamide moulding composition with the following constitution is described:
| 05-26-2011 |
| 20110129628 | STABILIZER SYSTEM FOR HALOGENATED POLYMERS - The present invention relates to a stabilizer system for halogenated polymers comprising, as component (A), calcium monocarbonatohydroxodialuminate of the formula (A) | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110129629 | Plasticized PVC Compositions With Long Term High Temperature Stability - A stable, plasticized composition of PVC polymer including a C | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110129630 | Protective Sleeve for Intake Rack Bars - A protective sleeve for use with metal intake racks used for screening debris from water intakes and other similar structures. The proactive sleeve may be made from a plastic material, such as HDPE, using an extrusion process. The sleeve is designed to snap into place over the metal blades of a bar rack, and to provide a positive and secure fit when in place. The protective sleeve thus provides the benefits of non-metallic intake racks to existing and future metal rack systems, without requiring replacement of existing metal racks. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110135859 | POLYMER MATERIAL CONTAINING CHAINS BEARING IMIDAZOLIDONE FUNCTIONS - The invention concerns a polymer material consisting of macromolecular chains bound by hydrogen bonds, wherein: the macromolecular chains consist of a polymer skeleton whereon is fixed by at least one covalent bond a modifying agent, the modifying agent comprising, assembled in a common molecule, one or more associative groups capable of being bound by hydrogen bonds and one or more reactive groups capable of forming covalent bonds with the polymer skeleton, at least one of the associative groups of the modifying agent is an imidazolidone heterocycle, the macromolecular chains bear on average, 1 to 10 imidazolidone groups per chain. The average number of imidazolidone groups to be introduced into the macromolecular chains depends both on the average mass of said chains and the final properties desired for the material. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110135860 | BLENDS OF TRANSPARENT AMORPHOUS POLYAMIDES BASED ON DIAMINES AND ON TETRADECANEDIOIC ACID AND SEMICRYSTALLINE POLYAMIDES - The present invention relates to a transparent amorphous polyamide which results from the condensation of at least one diamine chosen from aromatic, arylaliphatic and cycloaliphatic diamines, of tetradecanedioic acid or of a mixture comprising at least 50 mol % of tetradecanedioic acid and at least one diacid chosen from aliphatic, aromatic and cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acids. The invention also relates to a composition comprising, by weight, 1 to 100% of the preceding polyamide and 99 to 0% of a semicrystalline polyamide. The invention also relates to the objects composed of the composition of the invention, such as panels, films, sheets, pipes, profiles or objects obtained by injection moulding. The invention also relates to objects covered with a transparent protective layer composed of the composition of the invention. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110135861 | FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - Compositions having a fluoropolymer with a nitrile-containing cure site and at least a) a mono azide with at least one functional group in the beta position, or b) a polyazide, as a curing agent as well as methods and articles thereof are described. Articles of this disclosure are found to exhibit excellent chemical resistance and thermal stability. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110143068 | STABILIZER COMPOSITION FOR HALOGEN-CONTAINING POLYMERS - The present invention relates to a stabilizer composition for halogen-containing polymers comprising titanium dioxide and at least one nitrogen-containing compound, wherein the titanium dioxide has a photo-electromotive force (photo-EMK) in the μs-range >−15 mV and a photo-electromotive force in the ms-range >+5 mV. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110143069 | Method of Fabricating A Device Such As A Coupling By Laser Welding, The Device Fabricated By Such Method, And An Element Of Such Device For Implementing The Method - A method of fabricating a device such as a coupling, the device fabricated by such method, and an element of such device for implementing the method. The method includes two bodies assembled together by laser welding, one of the bodies including a lens for refracting the laser radiation onto the other body. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110151161 | HETEROPHASIC POLYMER COMPOSITION OF HIGH STIFFNESS - The present invention relates to a heterophasic polymer composition which comprises (i) a matrix comprising a propylene homopolymer and/or a propylene copolymer having an amount of comonomer units of less than 1.0 wt %, and (ii) an elastomeric polypropylene which is dispersed within the matrix and comprises comonomer units derived from ethylene and/or a C4 to C12 alpha-olefin; and wherein the heterophasic polymer composition has an amorphous fraction AM in an amount of 2.0 to 7.5 wt %, and the amorphous fraction AM has an amount of ethylene- and/or C4 to C12 alpha-olefin-derived comonomer units of 20 to 45 wt %. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110151162 | Process for Making Triglyceride Plasticizer - Provided are processes for making, and processes for using triglycerides as plasticizers. The process for making the triglyceride plasticizer includes: (i) recovering at least one linear C | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110151163 | POLYMER-BASED PRODUCTS HAVING IMPROVED SOLAR REFLECTIVITY AND UV PROTECTION - The disclosure provides a polymer-based product for outdoor applications having improved solar reflectivity and UV protection comprising: (a) a polymer; (b) a colorant; and (c) an ultrafine TiO | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110151164 | CURABLE COMPOSITION AND MOLDED ARTICLE MADE OF SAME - A curable composition comprising (A) a vinylidene fluoride elastomer which is a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride (a1), at least one kind of perfluoroolefin (a2) selected from the group consisting of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene and perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) and a cyano group-containing monomer (a3) (a proportion of the vinylidene fluoride exceeds 20% by mole), (B) a specific curing agent and (C) a compound generating ammonia at 40° to 330° C. The present invention can provide a curable composition of a vinylidene fluoride elastomer assuring improved crosslinking speed, and a molded article obtained from the curable composition. Physical properties under normal conditions are improved by the presence of a solvent having affinity for the compound generating ammonia. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110165355 | Process For Making Polyol Neoalkylester Plasticizers From Neo Acids - Provided are compositions, processes for making, and processes for using neoalkyl polyol esters and triglycerides as plasticizers. In one form, a neoalkylester triglyceride plasticizers can be produced by (i) drying a polyol feedstream; (ii) contacting in a reactor the dried polyol feedstream with a neoacid feedstream under effective temperature, pressure and time to form a neoalkylester plasticizer effluent stream, and (iii) purifying the neoalkylester plasticizer effluent stream to remove unreacted polyol and unreacted neoacid to form a neoalkylester plasticizer. Such plasticizers can be phthalate-free and provide outstanding properties including a suitable melting or pour point, glass transition temperature, low volatility, increased compatibility, increased hydrolytic stability, and excellent low temperature properties in a range of polymeric resins. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110165356 | COMPATIBILIZED SILICA IN NITRILE RUBBER AND BLENDS OF NITRILE RUBBER AND STYRENE BUTADIENE RUBBER COMPOSITIONS - A polymer composition of a compatibilized silica in blends of acrylonitrile butadiene polymer and styrene butadiene polymer comprising six to ninety percent by weight of a compatibilized silica, at least one percent by weight of a coupling agent, at least one percent by weight of a styrene butadiene polymer, and at least one percent by weight of an acrylonitrile butadiene polymer is described herein. The polymer composition can have a minimum amount of at least ten percent by weight of 15:50 ratio, acrylonitrile to butadiene polymer, with the remainder being compatibilized silica. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110165357 | High Density Polymer Compositions, A Method for Their Preparation and Pressure-Resistant Pipes made Therefrom - The present invention deals with polymer compositions suitable for making pipes. The compositions comprise a multimodal copolymer of ethylene and one or more alpha-olefins having from 4 to 10 carbon atoms wherein the multimodal ethylene copolymer has a density of from 937 to 950 kg/m | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110165358 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A MOLDING COMPOSITION OR A MOLDING WITH AN INCREASE IN THE MELT STIFFNESS - A polyamide moulding composition is condensed up in the melt by means of a masterbatch containing a compound having at least two carbonate units and also a polyetheramide in which at least 50% of the end groups are present as amino end groups, whereupon the melt mixture is discharged and solidified to give a moulding composition or a moulding. The product obtained has an increased amino end group content and consequently an improved hydrolysis resistance. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110171407 | METHOD FOR PREPARING POLYETHYLENE WITH HIGH MELT STRENGTH - The present invention is a method for increasing the melt strength of a polyethylene resin comprising reacting the polyethylene resin with an alkoxy amine derivative corresponding to the formula: | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110171408 | Copolyamide, composition comprising such a copolyamide and their uses - The present invention relates to a copolyamide comprising at least two units and corresponding to the following general formula: | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110177273 | Integrally plastic outlet pipe and making process thereof - An integrally plastic outlet pipe and making process thereof includes the steps of: a. preparing a mold; b. mold closing at the first opposite position; c. injection molding a semi-finished first part member; d. opening mold to take out a semi-finished upper cover of the wasted second part member; e. mold closing at a second opposite position; f. hot pressing a finished outlet pipe of a third part member and injection molding the semi-finished first part member and the semi-finished upper cover of the second part member; g. mold opening to obtain a finished integrally plastic outlet pipe of the third part member; h. mold closing at the first opposite position again; i. hot pressing the finished outlet pipe and rejection molding the semi-finished first part member and the semi-finished upper cover of the second part member; j. opening mold to acquire a finished integrally plastic outlet pipe. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110183097 | POLYETHYLENE MATERIALS PREPARED USING MIXED ZIEGLER-NATTA CATALYST SYSTEMS - A polyethylene may be prepared using a mixture of a silica supported catalyst and a magnesium chloride supported catalyst. By changing the ratio of the two catalysts, the polyethylene produced may have a varying bulk density and shear response. The method allows for the tuning or targeting of properties to fit a specific application, such as a blow molding or vapor barrier film. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110183098 | NOVEL ELASTOMER MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING SAME - The invention relates to an elastomer material including flexible polymer chains containing crosslinking bridges having covalent bonds and crosslinking bridges having noncovalent bonds. The invention also relates to a method for preparing such elastomer material. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110183099 | BLOCK COPOLYMER DERIVED FROM RENEWABLE MATERIALS AND METHOD FOR MAKING SUCH BLOCK COPOLYMER - The present invention relates to a block copolymer derived from at least one tetrahydrofuran monomer containing | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110189419 | POLYAMIDE, COMPOSITION COMPRISING SUCH A POLYAMIDE AND THEIR USES - The invention relates to a polyamide comprising at least two units having the following general formula: 4.Y in which: 4 denotes butanediamine, and Y represents a dicarboxylic acid chosen from a linear or branched aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, a cycloaliphatic diacid and an aromatic diacid, the dicarboxylic acid containing from 7 to 11 carbon atoms, the butanediamine contains carbon of renewable origin, except for the fact that when the polyamide is a copolyamide, it cannot contain 100% by mass of organic carbon derived from renewable raw materials relative to the total mass of polyamide carbon. The invention also relates to a composition comprising this polyamide and the use of this polyamide and of such a composition. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110195215 | SEMI-AROMATIC COPOLYAMIDE AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME - The invention relates to a copolyamide comprising at least two units corresponding to the following general formula: | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110200775 | SEWAGE PIPE MATERIAL WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES - Polypropylene composition comprising: a propylene homopolymer (A), a platelet-like inorganic filler (B) having optionally α-nucleating activity and a β-nucleating agent (C), wherein the propylene composition and/or the propylene homopolymer has (have) a polydispersity index (PI) of at least 4.0. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110200776 | Polymer Composition and Molded Articles Produced Therefrom - The invention relates to a polymer composition formed from a biologically degradable polymer and a material from sea plants and/or shells of sea animals or at least two components selected from the group consisting of saccharides and the derivatives thereof, proteins, amino acids, vitamins and metal ions. The invention additionally relates to a molded article formed from the polymer composition. The molded article may be packaging material or fibrous material, in the form of fibrous material as a mixing component for the production of yarns, and in the form of fibrous material for the production of nonwoven fabrics or woven fabrics. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110200777 | FLUORINE-CONTAINING ELASTOMER COMPOSITION AND MOLDED ARTICLE MADE OF SAME - There is provided a polyol-crosslinkable fluorine-containing elastomer composition which is excellent in chemical resistance, solvent resistance (especially resistance to an acidic solvent) and fuel resistance (especially biofuel resistance) and is crosslinkable at the same crosslinking speed as in the case of using calcium hydroxide in a usual amount even without blending calcium hydroxide (or decreasing a blending amount of calcium hydroxide). The fluorine-containing elastomer composition comprises a polyol-crosslinkable fluorine-containing elastomer, a polyol crosslinking agent and a silicate of an alkali metal. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110206878 | Reinforced Elastomers - An elastomer having discrete pieces of porous material distributed throughout the elastomer. Preferably, the porous material is expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and the tensile stress of the composition is greater than about 1 MPa, preferably greater than 1.5 MPa, at 50% elongation; greater than 2 MPa, preferably greater than 3 MPa and most preferably greater than 4 MPa, at 100% elongation. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110206879 | Cobalt Bearing Polymeric Compositions - The invention relates to polymeric cobalt bearing compounds, in particular for use as metal-rubber adhesion promoters (RAPs) in tires, belts and hoses. Known active substances are a.o. cobalt stearates, naphthenates, resinates, decanoates, boro-decanoates and many other forms of acylates. While these substances appear to enhance the metal-rubber adhesion, all of them also come with significant drawbacks, a.o. linked to the relatively high bioavailability of cobalt in these substances. The invention concerns more particularly a polymer comprising Co-carboxylate sequences, with a Co content of at least 3% by weight, and with a mean molecular weight of more than 2000. Several synthesis methods, allowing to reach relatively high Co concentrations in the polymer, illustrate the invention. The invented polymers show a strongly reduced bioavailability of Co compared to currently available products, as demonstrated by aqueous leaching tests. As RAPs, they perform similarly to commercial products, as shown by pullout tests. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110206880 | HIGH TEMPERATURE MELT PROCESSABLE SEMI-CRYSTALLINE POLY(ARYL ETHER KETONE) CONTAINING A (4-HYDROXYPHENYL)PHTHALAZIN-1(2H)-ONE COMONOMER UNIT - Compositions and methods for a melt processable semicrystalline poly(aryl ether ketone) incorporating phthalazinone and 4,4′-biphenol as comonomer units are described herein. The polymers are resistant to and insoluble in common organic solvents and liquids as well as in aggressive organic solvents such as chloroform and chlorinated liquids. The polymers are melt processable via techniques such as extrusion, injection molding, and compression molding. The semicrystalline poly(aryl ether ketone) containing phthalazinone comonomer units have properties which make them suitable for manufacturing high temperature resistant molded systems and other articles. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110217498 | CREEP RESISTANT ARTICLE - Disclosed are creep resistant articles having a polyolefin in a continuous phase and fibrils or lamellae of polyester, polyamide, or mixtures thereof dispersed in the continuous phase. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110217499 | Polyethylene for Injection Moldings - A polyethylene for IM having excellent processing properties in terms of spiral flow testing is devised. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110244159 | THERMOPLASTIC SILICONE-BASED POLYMER PROCESS ADDITIVES FOR INJECTION MOLDING APPLICATIONS - There is provided a thermoplastic silicone-based polymer process additive component for use in injection molding applications, articles made using the silicone-based polymer process additive component, and methods for making these articles. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110250373 | POLYMERIZATION CONTROLLERS FOR ORGANIC PEROXIDE INITIATOR CURED COMPOSITES - The use of nitroxides to control free radical cured resin systems used in the production of thermosetting materials such as in vacuum infusion, resin transfer molding and cured in place piping systems is disclosed. The invention could also be employed in other resin systems where control of kinetics would be desirable such as in adhesive formulations, in solid surface composites, and certain types of polyester casting resins. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110256333 | Polypropylene Compositions - A mineral-filled, polypropylene composition comprises (i) a coupled, impact propylene polymer, and (ii) at least 0.5 weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the composition of at least one of calcium carbonate and talc. The compositions are useful in the manufacture of three-layer pipe comprising (A) a first or outer non-foam layer; (B) a second or middle foam layer; and (C) a third or inner non-foam layer. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110262670 | CROSS-LINKABLE POLYETHYLENE RESIN FOR PIPES MADE BY A SINGLE-SITE CATALYST - An ethylene polymer with a density of less than 955 kg/m | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110262671 | MULTIMODAL POLYMER - A multimodal ethylene polymer with a density of less than 950 kg/m | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110262672 | SILICONE POLYOXAMIDE PROCESS ADDITIVES FOR HIGH CLARITY APPLICATIONS - There is provided a silicone-polyoxamide process additive for use in high clarity applications, articles made using the silicone-polyoxamide process additive, and methods for making these articles. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110262673 | POLYMER COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED BARRIER PROPERTIES AGAINST THE PERMEATION OF OXYGEN - The present invention relates to polymer compositions comprising (a) a polymer containing hydroxyl alkylene repeating units and (b) an additive selected from compounds of the formulae (1) to (6) | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110268902 | MULTIMODAL POLYMER - A multimodal ethylene polymer with a density of less than 950 kg/m | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268903 | METHODS OF ATTACHING BIOLOGICAL COMPOUNDS TO SOLID SUPPORTS USING TRIAZINE - Disclosed are methods of attaching biologically active compounds to a solid surface, comprising modifying the solid surface using triazine chloride and attaching the biologically active compound to the triazine moiety. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110281051 | USE OF AN EXPANDED GRAPHITE IN A POLYMER MATERIAL - The present patent application relates to the use of expanded graphite, the specific surface of which is comprised between 15 and 30 m | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110281052 | Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite Tubes - A method of forming a fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite tube (P) in which reinforcing fibres ( | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110287203 | ARTICLES WITH SUPER-HYDROPHOBIC AND/OR SELF-CLEANING SURFACES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Super-hydrophobic and self-cleaning articles produced by imprinting exposed surfaces with suitable fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic embossing dies to transfer a dual surface structure, including ultra-fine features less than or equal to 100 nm embedded in and overlaying a surface topography with macro-surface structures greater than or equal to 1 micron are disclosed. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110287204 | MANUFACTURE OF ETHYLENE/CARBOXYLIC ACID VINYL ESTER COPOLYMERS FROM RENEWABLE MATERIALS, COPOLYMERS OBTAINED AND USES - The present application relates to a process for the manufacture of copolymers of ethylene and of at least one vinyl ester, comprising the following steps: a) fermentation of renewable starting materials so as to produce at least one alcohol comprising ethanol; b) dehydration of the alcohol obtained so as to produce at least one alkene comprising ethylene and, optionally, purification of the alkene so as to obtain ethylene, c) copolymerization of the ethylene with at least one vinyl ester, d) isolation of the copolymer obtained. The application also relates to the copolymers of ethylene and of at least one vinyl ester in which the ethylene is at least partly obtained from renewable starting materials, and to uses thereof. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110287205 | Mercaptosilanes - Mercaptosilanes are disclosed of the formula I | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110293867 | Propylene-butene random copolymer produced in the presence of a metallocene catalyst - Propylene copolymer (a) comprising at least 1-butene as a comonomer, (b) having a comonomer content in the range of 1.0 to 3.0 wt.-%, (c) having a xylene soluble fraction equal or below 2.5 wt.-%, and (d) being partially crystallized in the β-modification. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293868 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYAMIDE MOULDING COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to thermoplastic polyamide moulding compositions containing: (A) at least 20% by wt. polyamide and/or at least one copolymer containing at least 20% by wt. polyamide structural units; (B) 0.01% by wt. to 2% by wt., relative to the polyamide portion and/or the portion of polyamide structural units, of the composition of a copper-containing stabiliser; and (C) 0.01% by wt. to 3% by wt., relative to the polyamide portion and/or the portion of polyamide structural units of the composition, of at least one organic compound containing metal complexing groups, so that the copper ions are present in complexed form through binding to the metal-complexing groups. These moulding compositions may be used as coating material for coolant lines. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110305859 | CHLORINATED POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - The instant invention is a chlorinated polyethylene composition, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The chlorinated polyethylene composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) a chlorinated polyethylene; (b) less than 10 phr by weight of one or more curing agents; (c) from 50 to 150 phr by weight of one or more fillers; (d) from 1 to 8 phr by weight of one or more processing oil; (e) from less than 10 phr by weight of one or more stabilizing agents comprising an acid scavenger; (f) from less than 2 phr by weight of one or more antioxidants; and (g) from 3 to less than 15 phr by weight of an additive polymer comprising the reaction product of an olefin, an acrylate, and a maleic anhydride. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110305860 | Blow Molded Articles and Process For Making Same - Blow molded articles are made from a polymeric composition containing a polyphenylene sulfide resin. The composition can further contain a reinforcing agent, such as glass fibers, and a combination of an organosilane coupling agent and an impact modifier. It was discovered that the combination of the aminosilane coupling agent and the impact modifier substantially increased the low shear viscosity and melt strength of the composition without increasing the high shear viscosity of the composition. The increase in the low shear viscosity makes the composition particularly well suited to molding articles with a complex shape. When producing blow molded articles, for instance, the composition provides better control over wall thickness while having improved interior surface smoothness at higher throughput and extrusion rates. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110305861 | ION EXCHANGER AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - [Problems] To provide an ion exchanger having excellent electric properties, a low electric resistance, excellent mechanical strength and, at the same time, having excellent contamination resistance. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110305862 | COMPOSITE POLYMER MODIFIERS - The invention relates to composite polymer modifiers for thermo-plastic resins, and especially for polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The composite modifier is an intimate blend of mineral filler and polymeric process aid, which is formed by the co-powderization of aqueous emulsions, suspensions or slurries of one or more mineral filler(s) and process aid(s). The resulting composite modifier provides more effective modification of the thermoplastic resin than by the use of the dried components formed separately. The composite modifier may also contain other co-powderized components such as impact modifiers, for additional benefits. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110311744 | HEAVY METAL-FREE STABILIZER COMPOSITION FOR HALOGENATED POLYMERS - The present invention relates to a stabilizer composition for halogen-containing polymers which is free from heavy metals, the use thereof in the stabilizing of halogen-containing polymers, in particular against an undesirable pink coloration, and shaped articles comprising this stabilizer composition. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110311745 | CHEMICALLY-MODIFIED POLYBENZIMIDAZOLE MEMBRANOUS TUBES - This invention relates to a chemically-modified polybenzimidazole porous tube. The tube has an outer diameter of 100-1000 microns, a wall thickness of 20-100 microns, and a pore size of 0.1-0.5 nm. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110318515 | BIOMASS-DERIVED METHYL METHACRYLATE AND CORRESPONDING MANUFACTURING METHOD, USES AND POLYMERS - The invention relates to methyl methacrylate characterized in that at least one portion of the carbons thereof is biologically sourced and, more specifically, in that it contains between 0.2×10 | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318516 | CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE PIPE - A cross-linked polyethylene pipe comprising an ethylene polymer with a density of at least 948 kg/m | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318517 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITION CONTAINING GRAFTED POLYETHYLENE - The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising, relative to its total weight: from 1 to 40% of a polyethylene (A) grafted with a functional monomer or a blend of a polyethylene (A1) with a second polymer (A2) different from (A1), said blend of (A1) and (A2) being co-grafted with an unsaturated functional monomer, the content by weight of unsaturated functional monomer relative to (A) being in the range from 30 to 100000 ppm; from 25 to 98% of a non-grafted polyethylene (B) having a density in the range from 0.900 to 0.965; from 1 to 35% of an elastomeric product (C). The invention also relates to a multilayer structure comprising this composition, said structure being able to serve as protection of metal tubes used for the fabrication of oil pipelines and gas pipelines. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318518 | INJECTION MOLDING APPARATUS AND METHODS AND PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREFROM - A product formed by high velocity injection molding. The product may include a body portion formed of a polymer-based resin, wherein upon being formed by high velocity injection molding, the body portion has a gate position, a last fill position, a flow length to wall thickness ratio greater than or equal to about 200, wherein the flow length is measured from the gate position to the last fill position, and a wall thickness less than or equal to about 1 millimeter, wherein the polymer-based resin has a melt flow index less than or equal to about 1000 grams/10 minutes. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120003414 | PIPE PREFORMED LINER COMPRISING METAL POWDER - The present invention relates to a preformed liner of tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer adhered to the surface of a pipe, and in particular, an oil well pipe, without the need for either a primer layer or an adhesive. The liner comprises an effective amount of metal powder which provides adhesion between the liner and the surface of the pipe. The present invention also relates to a process for making such pipe, where in a preferred embodiment, the liner is co-extruded to form an inner layer and an outer layer. This co-extrusion embodiment is particularly useful in applications where high purity is necessary. In this case, the inner layer comprises an effective amount of metal powder and the outer layer is pure tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120015123 | Ethylene Copolymer with Improved Elasticity and Processibility - Provided is an ethylene copolymer with improved elasticity and processibility. More specifically, provided is an ethylene copolymer which exhibits a high zero shear viscosity and a large degree of shear thinning degree, and shows rheological characteristics behaviors differentiated from products manufactured by using the existing metallocene and Ziegler-Natta catalysts. In addition, provided is an ethylene copolymer which has a low processing load, shows differentiated behavior in Van-Gurp Palmen analysis, and exhibits excellent Neck-in characteristics. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120015124 | FLUORORESIN AND RISER PIPE - An object of the present invention it to provide a novel fluororesin that has excellent mechanical strength and chemical resistance, and very low permeability at high temperature. The fluorine resin a copolymer that includes copolymerized units derived from tetrafluoroethylene, vinylidene fluoride, and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer other than tetrafluoroethylene and vinylidene fluoride. The fluororesin has a storage modulus E′, as measured at 170° C. by a dynamic viscoelasticity analysis, in the range of 60 to 400 MPa. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120021156 | MANUFACTURE OF ETHYLENE/CARBOXYLIC ACID COPOLYMERS FROM RENEWABLE MATERIALS, COPOLYMERS OBTAINED AND USES - The present application relates to a process for the manufacture of copolymers of ethylene and of at least one vinyl ester, comprising the following steps: a) fermentation of renewable starting materials so as to produce at least one alcohol comprising ethanol; b) dehydration of the alcohol obtained so as to produce at least one alkene comprising ethylene and, optionally, purification of the alkene so as to obtain ethylene, c) copolymerization of the ethylene with at least one vinyl ester, d) isolation of the copolymer obtained. The application also relates to the copolymers of ethylene and of at least one vinyl ester in which the ethylene is at least partly obtained from renewable starting materials, and to uses thereof. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120034406 | Melt-Fabricable Perfluoropolymers Having Improved Heat Aging Property - Heat aging of the composition comprising melt-fabricable tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer, the alkyl containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms and melt flowable polytetrafluoroethylene is effective to cause thermal transformation of the composition in the solid state, which is epitaxial co-crystallization of the polymer components of the composition, and other valuable changes, such as increased continuous use temperature. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120040120 | RADIATION-CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to new, radiation-curable coating compositions producing coatings of high flexibility and enhanced tensile strength. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120040121 | ENDLESS TUBULAR POLYIMIDE FILM - The present invention provides a method for producing a high-quality nonconductive or semi-conductive seamless (jointless) tubular polyimide film in a simple, efficient, and economical manner, and the like. More specifically, the invention relates to an electrically non-conductive or electrically semi-conductive seamless tubular polyimide film comprising polyimide having at least two aromatic tetracarboxylic acid derivatives comprising 15 to 55 mol % of asymmetric aromatic tetracarboxylic acid component and 85 to 45 mol % of symmetric aromatic tetracarboxylic acid component and at least one aromatic diamine component, in which, as required, a specific amount of carbon black is dispersed, and relates to a method for producing the same. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120045602 | PROTECTED EXPANDED POLYALKYLIDENE TEREPHTHALATES - The present invention relates to a material comprising an expanded polyalkylidene terephthalate based layer (A) being covered with at least one outer layer (B) comprising at least 50 weight-% of a solvent (including water) soluble inorganic chalkogene based compound, i.e. an easy-to-apply, but versatile method for significantly improving the fire retardant, anti-hydrolytic and mounting/coating properties of expanded polyalkylidene terephthalate polyester products by cold coating of the surface layer(s) of said foams and sponges, the manufacturing of such products and the use of such products. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120070596 | ETHYLENE COPOLYMER WITH IMPROVED HYGIENIC PROPERTY AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - Provided is an ethylene copolymer having improved hygienic property. More particularly, the ethylene copolymer satisfies a correlation between a density thereof and an extract content. The ethylene copolymer having improved hygienic property can be applied in injection molding, rotation molding, or blow molding. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120070597 | Flexible Material and Articles Made Therefrom - A flexible tubing material includes a mixture of a polyolefin and a styrenic based block copolymer, wherein the styrenic based block copolymer has an A-B-A block configuration and a molecular weight of at least about 350 kg/mol. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120070598 | POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION - A polyolefin composition having an increased modulus of elasticity as well as increased heat resistance, wherein the polymer composition has high melt viscosity, and wherein the composition contains a carbon material as a filler, wherein the filler is present in the form of a carbon nanofiber. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120076964 | POLYAMIDE RESIN COMPOSITION AND MOLDED PRODUCT - Disclosed is an m-xylene group-containing polyamide resin composition having excellent gas barrier properties and heat aging resistance, which contains (A) a polyamide composed of a diamine unit containing 30% by mole or more of an m-xylylenediamine unit and a dicarboxylic acid unit and (B) an aromatic secondary amine based compound and has an oxygen permeability coefficient of not more than 1 cc·mm/m | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120094048 | POLYAMIDE RESIN COMPOSITION AND MOLDED ARTICLE - Disclosed is a polyamide resin composition having excellent gas barrier properties and heat aging resistance, which contains (A) a polyamide composed of a diamine unit containing a 1,3-bis(aminomethyl)cyclohexane unit and a dicarboxylic unit and at least either of (B) an aromatic secondary amine based compound and (D) a phenol based antioxidant and has an oxygen permeability coefficient of not more than 1.5 cc·mm/m | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120100324 | POLYIMIDE POLYPHENYLSULFONE BLENDS WITH IMPROVED FLAME RESISTANCE - The present disclosure relates to a composition with improved flame resistance, to articles made from the composition, and to methods that include processing the composition. The composition can include from 15 to 85 percent by weight of a polyetherimide (PEI), from 15 to 85 percent by weight of a polyphenylsulfone (PPSU), a polyetherimide-siloxane copolymer in an amount up to 12 percent by weight, and from 0 to 0.30 percent by weight of a stabilizer. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120107540 | ELASTOMERIC BLOCK COPOLYMERS HAVING STAR-SHAPED MOLECULAR ARCHITECTURE, WHERE THE STAR-SHAPED MOLECULAR ARCHITECTURE HAS AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT ARMS IN THE STAR - Elastomeric block copolymers having star-shaped molecular architecture, where the star-shaped molecular architecture has at least two different arms of the star, a process for producing the elastomeric block copolymers, the use of the elastomeric block copolymers for producing moldings, or as adhesive layer in multilayer foils; as seal; as adhesion promoter or thermoplastic component in wood-plastics composites; as hot-melt adhesive component; for impact-modifying thermoplastics or elastomers, or for compatibilization, and to foils, foams, thermomoldings, injection moldings, flexible tubing, or profile extrudates composed of at least one elastomeric block copolymer. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120114890 | POLYPHENYLSULPHONE-POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to a method for producing plastic molded bodies, characterised in that the two plastic materials PPSU and PTFE are mixed with one another at a temperature of 340 degrees Celsius to 385 degrees Celsius in an extruder, the resulting compound is granulated and the granules are extruded into plastic molded bodies at a screw temperature of 370 degrees Celsius to 390 degrees Celsius. The plastic molded bodies obtained are used as anti-wear tapes in oil delivery pipes. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120121839 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING UNSATURATED POLYESTER - The present invention relates to a process for preparing an unsaturated polyester resin comprising itaconate ester units as reactive unsaturations by reacting at least itaconic acid and/or itaconic anhydride and at least one diol, wherein the process is effected in the presence of an inhibitor having a gelation activity factor less than or equal to (0.5) and having an efficiency factor of from (0.55) up to 1. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120121840 | REINFORCED POLYMERIC ARTICLES - Polymeric article reinforced with a reinforcing component. The reinforcing component includes a composition made from at least one polymer and graphene sheets. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120121841 | UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN - The present invention relates to an unsaturated polyester resin comprising itaconate esters as reactive unsaturations, wherein the acid value of the resin is in the range of from 25 to 125 and the molar ratio of hydroxyl end groups and carboxylic acid end groups is in the range of from 0.33 to 3. In one embodiment, the molar ratio of hydroxyl end groups and carboxylic acid end groups is in the range of from 0.33 to 0.9. In another embodiment, the molar ratio of hydroxyl end groups and carboxylic acid end groups is in the range of from 1.1 to 3. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120128910 | SILANE GRAFTED POLYETHYLENE WITH A REDUCED LEVEL OF EXTRACTABLE METHANOL - A hydrophobic molecular sieve having a pore size of about 5 Å can be blended into a silane grafted crosslinkable polyethylene to reduce the level of extractable methanol present in articles made with such polymeric compositions after crosslinking. The molecular sieve apparently acts to “lock-up” the methanol generated as a by-product of the crosslinking reaction without compromising the desirable chemical or physical properties of articles that are manufactured with the crosslinked polyethylene. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120128911 | SOLID STATE POLYMERIZATIONS OF POLYESTER - Disclosed is an improved process for solid state polymerization of copolyester thermoplastic elastomers that results in a reduction of solid state polymerization reaction time while producing a high molecular weight product. The addition of 10 wt % or less of polar polymers i) having melting points at least 40° C. below the melting temperature or melting point of a copolyester thermoplastic elastomer and ii) having a solubility parameter greater than 18.4 (J/cm | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120128912 | POLYMER COMPOSITION FOR CROSSLINKED PIPES - The invention is directed to a use of a polymer composition comprising an ethylene polymer for producing a crosslinked pipe, a process for producing a crosslinked pipe and to a crosslinked pipe comprising a crosslinked polymer composition which comprises a crosslinked ethylene polymer. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120141710 | Process for Producing Broader Molecular Weight Distribution Polymers with a Reverse Comonomer Distribution and Low Levels of Long Chain Branches - The present invention provides a polymerization process which is conducted by contacting an olefin monomer and at least one olefin comonomer in the presence of hydrogen and a metallocene-based catalyst composition. Polymers produced from the polymerization process are also provided, and these polymers have a reverse comonomer distribution, low levels of long chain branches, and a ratio of Mw/Mn from about 3 to about 6. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120141711 | ACRYLIC RUBBER COMPOSITION AND CROSS-LINKED PRODUCT THEREOF - The present invention relates to an acrylic rubber composition that is unlikely to be deteriorated even when it is exposed to high temperature for a long time and that has excellent heat resistance and a cross-linked product of the composition. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120148773 | Thermoset Ionomer Derivatives of Halogenated Polymers - Nucleophilic substitution reactions of halogenated polymers and cross-linking nucleophiles are used to produce thermoset ionomers. These cured ionomers are useful in adhesive, antimicrobial applications, as well as in polymer composites and polymer blends. Furthermore, these thermoset ionomers' ion pairs can bear reactive functionality, which provides access to further reactions that were unavailable using previous technology. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120148774 | THERMALLY STABLE BIURET AND ISOCYANURATE BASED SURFACE MODIFYING MACROMOLECULES AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to surface modifying macromolecules (SMMs) having high degradation temperatures and their use in the manufacture of articles made from base polymers which require high temperature processing. The surface modifier is admixed with the base polymer to impart alcohol and water repellency properties. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120148775 | ETHYLENE POLYMER COMPOSITION - A polyethylene composition is disclosed having an unpigmented density of at least 946 kg/m | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120164363 | Method for Preparing Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer Using Reactive Emulsifier and Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer Prepared By the Same - Provided is a method for preparing a styrene-butadiene copolymer having improved silica affinity through introduction of a novel reactive emulsifier. The styrene-butadiene copolymer prepared according to the disclosed method has superior affinity for thereby and thus has superior processability and tensile properties and remarkably improved dynamic properties. Therefore, when the styrene-butadiene copolymer according to the present invention is used as a tire tread material, it can greatly improve its physical properties. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120164364 | IMPACT RESISTANT ACRYLIC ALLOY - The invention relates to an acrylic polymer, modified with one or more hard core core/shell impact modifier, which is blended with one or more low melt viscosity polymer. The alloy formed by the blend has good impact properties, good melt processability, high modulus, high surface hardness, and excellent resistance to chemical attack. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120171404 | POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PEROXIDE CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE - The invention relates to a polyethylene composition for the production of peroxide crosslinked polyethylene and a method for the production thereof. The invention further relates to the use of such a polymer composition and to a peroxide crosslinked polyethylene pipe made from the polyethylene composition. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120171405 | Heat-Sealable Polyolefin Films - Film or sheet comprising at least one layer of a polyolefin composition consisting, in percentage by weight referred to the sum of component (a1) and (a2) and (b), of:
| 07-05-2012 |
| 20120177858 | POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS FOR FLOW MOLDING - The present invention relates to polyamide compositions having improved crystallization rates for blow molding articles having complex shapes. The use of tripentaerythritol in polyamide compositions slows down the crystallization rate of the polyamide compositions so that they can be used to blow mold large parts having an excellent surface appearance. Due to the longer crystallization times, these polyamide compositions can be used to blow mold very large and intricate parts. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120201986 | POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES - The recited invention relates to polyester elastomer compositions having improved mechanical properties when prepared using aqueous solutions of metal salts. An improvement in DMA storage modulus, a decrease in melt flow rate and an increase in light transmittance are observed in polyester elastomer compositions in which the metal salt is melt-mixed with aqueous solutions of metal salts compared to polyester compositions in which the metal salt is mixed into the polyester composition as a solid. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120201987 | PLASTICIZED POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides plasticized polymer compositions comprising an 7V-allcyl-2-pyrrolidone and a fatty acid ester. These compositions exhibit enhanced hardness, tensile strength, and/or elongation at break without the use of ph-thalate-based plasticizers. The plasticized polymeric compositions can be employed in a wide variety of applications, such as in sheeting, tubing, and coatings. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120219742 | Medical Tube Article - The present invention relates to a medical tube article comprising a polymer mixture of a thermoplastic or thermocuring polymer base material and an amphiphilic block copolymer. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120219743 | POLYMER COMPOSITION COMPRISING TUNGSTEN TREATED TITANIUM DIOXIDE HAVING IMPROVED PHOTOSTABILITY - This disclosure relates to a polymer composition comprising an inorganic particle, wherein the inorganic particle comprises at least about 0.002% of tungsten, based on the total weight of the inorganic particle, and has a photostability ratio (PSR) of at least about 2, as measured by the Ag | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120225231 | RUBBER COMPOSITION CONTAINING BLOCKED MERCAPTOSILANES AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - A particulate-filled rubber composition contains at least one silane-reactive particulate filler and a mixture of at least one blocked mercaptosilane coupling agent possessing two thioacyl groups and at least one blocked mercaptosilane possessing a single thioacyl group. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120225232 | HEAT-SHRINKABLE RESIN TUBE AND ROTARY MEMBER FOR IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - Provided is a heat-shrinkable resin tube for forming a resin layer on a rotary member for an image forming part, such as a charging roller, a developing roller, or a transfer roller, a rotary member for support, or a rotary member for paper discharge in an image forming apparatus, in which a maximum depth of at least one linear scratch on a surface of the heat-shrinkable resin tube is 0.8 μm or less. A maximum length of the at least one linear scratch may be 1 mm or less, the resin tube may have a thickness of 100 μm or less, and the at least one linear scratch may extend in a direction parallel to an axial direction of the resin tube or in a direction tilted by 20° or less with respect to the axial direction. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120225233 | USE OF A SPECIFIC FUNCTIONALISED ORGANOSILICON COMPOUND AS A COUPLING AGENT IN AN ISOPRENE ELASTOMER COMPOSITION INCLUDING A REINFORCING INORGANIC FILLER - The use of a functionalized organosilicon compound as a coupling agent between an inorganic filler and an elastomer in an elastomer composition including an isoprene elastomer and a reinforcing inorganic filler is disclosed. The compound is selected among functionalized organosilicon compounds including at least one double bond C═C or C═N, and not including any C═C—C═O bonds or N═N bonds, and reacting with the isoprene units according to an electrocyclic reaction, in particular according to a standard cycloaddition reaction [2+1], [2+2], [3+2] or a Diels-Alder reaction [4+2] or an ene-synthesis reaction other than an ene-synthesis reaction between an isoprene unit and a C═C—C═O or N═N function. Also described, are elastomer composition(s) obtained and items manufactured using such compositions. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120231194 | POLYMERS CONTAINING BORANE OR CARBORANE CAGE COMPOUNDS AND RELATED APPLICATIONS - Polymers comprising residues of cage compound monomers having at least one polyalkoxy silyl substituent are provided. The cage compound monomers are selected from borane cage compound monomers comprising at least 7 cage atoms and/or carborane cage compound monomers comprising 7 to 11 cage compound monomers. Such polymers can further comprise one or more reactive matrices and/or co-monomers covalently bound with the cage compound monomer residues. Articles of manufacture comprising such polymers are also disclosed. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120244304 | FARNESENE INTERPOLYMERS - Farnesene interpolymer comprises units derived from a farnesene (e.g., α-farnesene or β-farnesene) and units derived from at least one vinyl monomer. The farnesene interpolymer can be prepared by copolymerizing the farnesene and at least one vinyl monomer in the presence of a catalyst. In some embodiments, the farnesene is prepared from a sugar by using a microorganism. In other embodiments, the at least one vinyl monomer is ethylene, an α-olefin, or a substituted or unsubstituted vinyl halide, vinyl ether, acrylonitrile, acrylic ester, methacrylic ester, acrylamide or methacrylamide, or a combination thereof. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120244305 | Halogen-Free, Flame Retardant Compositions for Wire and Cable Applications - A halogen-free, flame retardant composition comprises thermoplastic polyurethane, olefin block copolymer, carbonyl-containing olefin polymer compatibilizer, and flame retardant package comprising bisphenol-A bis(diphenyl phosphate) and/or resorcinol bis(diphenyl phosphate), a nitrogen/phosphorus based, halogen-free flame retardant, and epoxidized novolac. The composition that will not only be processed easily to make a wire or cable sheath but also pass both the VW-1 flame retardancy test and the UL1581 heat deformation test at 150° C. exhibits good tensile and flexibility properties. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120258269 | PREPARING POLYESTER POLYOLS - A process for preparing a polyester polyol comprises the steps of:
| 10-11-2012 |
| 20120270000 | CONTAINER PREPARED FROM PCR HDPE RESIN BLEND - The invention relates to a container prepared from a PCR HDPE blend comprising PCR HDPE and an effective amount of an impact modifier to provide acceptable ESCR results. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120276316 | Metal Carboxylate Clays, Derivatives of Metal Carboxylate Clays, Methods for Making the Same, and Compositions Containing the Same - Zinc carboxylate clays and zinc carboxylate organoclays, methods for their preparation, and compositions containing the same are disclosed. The methods comprise either mixing a zinc clay composition with a carboxylic acid, or mixing a carboxylic acid with a zinc ammonia complex solution, then combining the resulting zinc carboxylate salt with a slurry or suspension of a cation-exchangeable clay, to prepare the zinc carboxylate clay. These clays can be further intercalated with quaternary ammonium salts to make zinc carboxylate organoclays. The present clays may be used in compositions and/or as additives in rubber and plastic formulations and products and in catalyst formulations. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120288654 | CLEAR SILCONE POLYCARBONATE ELASTOMERIC COPOLYMERS - Silicone polycarbonate block copolymers are disclosed that have a high elongation before yield, are clear, and have elastomeric properties. Generally, the silicone blocks are very short (less than about 50 organosiloxane repeat units) and the silicone blocks are substantially isolated from each other by bisphenol carbonate spacers. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120288655 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FABRICATING COMPOSITE PARTS USING A SMP APPARATUS AS A RIGID LAY-UP TOOL AND BLADDER - A method and apparatus for fabricating a composite part with a shape memory polymer (SMP) apparatus usable as both a rigid lay-up tool and as a bladder. The SMP apparatus may be heated until malleable, shaped, and then cooled in a desired rigid tool configuration. For example, cavities may be formed into the SMP apparatus for nesting components therein to co-bond or co-cure with the composite part. The composite material may be applied onto the SMP apparatus in the rigid tool configuration and then placed into a rigid external tool and heated to composite cure temperatures at which the SMP apparatus is malleable. A pressure differential may be induced which urges the SMP apparatus to compress the composite material against the rigid external tool. When the composite material is cured, the SMP apparatus may be urged away from the cure composite material and removed from within the composite part. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120295047 | Microgel-containing vulcanizable composition based on hydrogenated nitrile rubber - A novel vulcanizable composition is provided, based on at least one hydrogenated nitrile rubber, on at least one peroxide, on at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or salts thereof, and also on specific microgels. These vulcanizable compositions can be used to obtain vulcanized products which can in particular be used for drive belts, roll coverings, hoses and cables. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120295048 | STABILISED CROSS-LINKED POLYMERS - The present invention is concerned with the process for preparing a cross-linked stabilised polymer composition using at least one graftable polymer stabiliser, and the subsequent use of that composition for forming pipes, for example PEX pipes. The graftable stabiliser becomes anchored to the polymer such that stabiliser activity is retained in the cross-linked product. Cross-linking can be achieved by conventional processes such as PEXa, PEXb and PEXc. Embodiments demonstrate excellent levels of antioxidant retention (as measured by oxidative induction retention after exhaustive solvent extraction) and the cross-linked product are suitable for portable water applications, including hot water applications. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120321829 | SEMIAROMATIC MOLDING COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed is a polyamide molding compound having heat aging resistance for use as automobile or electrical components and composed of: (A) 27-84.99 wt % of a polyamide mixture consisting of (A1) at least one semiaromatic, semicrystalline polyamide having a melting point of 255° C. to 330° C., (A2) at least one caprolactam-containing polyamide that is different from (A1) and that has a caprolactam content of at least 50 wt %, where the total caprolactam content is 22-30 wt %, with respect to the polyamide mixture, (B) 15-65 wt % of at least one filler and reinforcing agent, (C) 0.01-3.0 wt % of at least one thermal stabilizer, and (D) 0-5.0 wt % of at least one additive, where the components (A)-(D) add up to 100 wt %. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120328811 | Epoxy Resin Compositions - An epoxy resin composition having a curing component and an epoxy component is disclosed. The curing component includes an amount of about 8% to about 70% by weight of the composition of a primary curing agent and about 0.001% to about 5% by weight of the composition of a secondary curing agent. The epoxy composition also includes about 30% to about 92% by weight of the composition of the epoxy component. A number of equivalents of reactive curative groups in the curing component is from about 0.50 to 0.98 times the number of epoxide equivalents present in the epoxy component. An epoxy product formed from the epoxy resin composition is also disclosed. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120328812 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF A HEAT-STABILIZED ACRYLATE POLYMER - Polyamide-reinforced polyacrylate polymer compositions comprising a continuous polyacrylate polymer phase and a discontinuous polyamide phase are produced by a melt mixing process. When crosslinked with peroxide curatives the polyamide-reinforced polyacrylate polymer compositions exhibit enhanced resistance to heat aging compared to carbon black-reinforced polyacrylate polymer compositions. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120328813 | HEAT-STABILIZED ACRYLATE ELASTOMER COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION - Polyamide-filled acrylate copolymer compositions comprising a continuous acrylate copolymer phase and a discontinuous polyamide phase are produced by a melt mixing process. When crosslinked with diamine curatives the polyamide-filled acrylate copolymer compositions exhibit enhanced resistance to heat aging compared to carbon black-reinforced acrylate copolymer compositions. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130022770 | DIACYLOXYSILANE-BASED, MOISTURE-CROSSLINKABLE ETHENE POLYMERS - Polyethylene homo or copolymers which further contain grafted or copolymerized vinyldiacyloxysilanes are easily processable without premature crosslinking, are easily formed into shaped articles by conventional processing methods, and yet rapidly crosslink to form crosslinked polymers. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130022771 | BLOCK COPOLYMER DERIVED FROM RENEWABLE MATERIALS AND METHOD FOR MAKING SUCH A BLOCK COPOLYMER - The invention relates to a block copolymer derived from at least one ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide monomer containing | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130065006 | TUBE MADE OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, PROCEDURE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF TUBES MADE OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, AND THE FORMULATION USED - Tube made of flexible manufactured material and a procedure for its manufacture, where all or part of the tube is manufactured by the injection moulding of a formulation of plastic materials, which comprises at least one base Random-type polypropylene with an E modulus of between 300 and 1400 MPa, at least another Random-type polypropylene, with a melt flow of between 8 and 75 MFI 230/2.16, at least one copolymer with a modulus of between 10 and 500 MPa, at least one nucleating agent and/or at least one thermal stabiliser. The resulting tube fulfils diverse requirements for flexibility, permeability, welding capacity, mechanical resistance to low temperatures, etc. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130071594 | HOLLOW FIBER APPARATUS AND USE THEREOF FOR FLUIDS SEPARATIONS AND HEAT AND MASS TRANSFERS - A hollow fiber device includes a hollow fiber bundle, comprising a plurality of hollow fibers, a first tubesheet and a second tubesheet encapsulating respective distal ends of the hollow fiber bundle. The tubesheets have boreholes in fluid communication with bores of the hollow fibers. In at least one of the tubesheets, the boreholes are formed radially. The hollow fiber device can be utilized in heat exchange, in gas/gas, liquid/liquid and gas/liquid heat transfer, in combined heat and mass transfer and in fluid separation assemblies and processes. The design disclosed herein is light weight and compact and is particularly advantageous when the pressure of a first fluid introduced into the bores of hollow fibers is higher than the pressure on the shell side of the device. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130078402 | POLYAMIDE RESIN COMPOSITIONS | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130095266 | Pipes and Polyolefin Composition For the Manufacture Thereof - A heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising (percent by weight referred to the sum of components A) and B)):
| 04-18-2013 |
| 20130101773 | CONTAINERS COMPRISING POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS WHICH COMPRISE CYCLOBUTANEDIOL - Described are container(s) comprising polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130108818 | Polyolefin and Composition For Pipe Systems and Sheets | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130108819 | EXOPOLYSACCHARIDES FOR PREVENTING AND CONTROLLING THE FORMATION OF BIOFILMS | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130115401 | HYDROLYTIC RESISTANT POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYHYDROXY POLYMERS - The present invention relates to the thermoplastic compositions having improved high temperature hydrolytic stability. The addition of polyhydroxy polymers to specific polyamides or polyamide blends increases the elongation at break of these thermoplastic compositions after exposure to high temperature aqueous ethylene glycol solutions. The thermoplastic compositions are useful in the preparation of hoses and pipes for transport of aqueous high temperature fluids. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130122226 | Polyethylene Additive Compositions and Articles Made From Same - A method comprising forming a polymeric composition by adding zinc oxide to a polymer wherein a pipe formed from the polymeric composition displays a time to failure as determined in accordance with ASTM F2263-07(E1) that is increased by greater than about 25% when compared to an otherwise similar pipe formed from a polymeric composition lacking zinc oxide. A pipe comprising polyethylene and greater than about 0.5 wt. % zinc oxide having a time to failure as determined in accordance with ASTM F2263-07(E1) that is at least about 25% greater than an otherwise similar pipe prepared in the absence of zinc oxide. A method comprising forming a composition comprising a polymer and zinc oxide into an article, and testing the structural integrity of the article when exposed to chlorinated water wherein the zinc oxide is present in an amount of from about 500 ppm to about 10000 ppm. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130122227 | ACRYLIC COPOLYMER FOR USE IN HIGHLY FILLED COMPOSITES - The invention relates to an acrylic copolymer additive useful as a process aid in highly filled polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) composites. The acrylic additive is especially useful in highly filled PVC flooring tiles, rolled flooring, pipe and siding. The acrylic copolymer additive contains from 50 to 79 weight percent of methyl methacrylate monomer units, and has a Tg of less than 90° C. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130129953 | FUNCTIONALIZED HYDROPHILIC AND LUBRICIOUS POLYMERIC MATRIX AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Compositions are provided herein comprising a base polymer having engrafted with a secondary polymeric matrix having hydrophilic and lubricious copolymer brushes. Each copolymer brush further comprises functional groups immobilized along the surface of the brush in a plurality of layers, the functional groups conferring hydrophilic and lubricious properties to the base polymer. These polymer compositions are useful for e.g., fabricating devices for delivery of intraocular lenses (IOLs) as well as improving the hydrophilic properties of contact lenses. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130129954 | PEROXIDE CURABLE FLUOROELASTOMERS CONTAINING MODIFIERS AND IODINE OR BROMINE ENDGROUPS - Provided are curable fluoroelastomers. Further provided are methods of making the curable elastomers, curable fluoroelastomer compositions and methods of making them and shaped articles made from the curable fluoroelastomer compositions. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130136881 | POLYOXYMETHYLENE MODIFIED WITH IMIDIZED ACRYLIC RESINS - Described herein are compositions comprising (a) 92 to 99 weight percent, of polyoxymethylene with number average molecular weight from 65,000 to 250,000 g/mole; and (b) 1 to 8 weight percent of an imidized acrylic resin obtained by treating an acrylic polymer with a monoalkyl amine, wherein the weight percents of a and b are based on their combined weight, and monoalkyl group has from one to five carbon atoms, the degree of imidization is 20% to 100% and the acid level is from 0 to about 2 weight percent of the imidized acrylic resin. The composition has significantly higher heat deflection temperature than the neat polyoxymethylene. Processes of increasing heat deflection temperature of POM compositions are described herein by blending (a) and (b), wherein the resultant melt-mixed composition has a 200% increase or greater in time to 5% creep strain relative to the same melt-mixed composition lacking (b). | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130136882 | Water-Impervious, Removable Caulk and Sealant Composition - A stable caulk or sealant composition containing as principal ingredients styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene copolymer, heptane solvent, and a resin is disclosed. The composition is generally employed in a canister pressurized with a propellant to expel a stream of water-impervious sealant to fill cracks, crevices and gaps to water damage. When desired, the sealant is removable from the application area, typically by manually pulling (e.g., with one's bare hands). In some embodiments, a propellant is added with the sealant in a container to propel the sealant out of the container when the sealant is applied. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130142976 | POLY(PHENYLENE ETHER) ARTICLES AND COMPOSITIONS - A composition useful for the injection molding of fluid engineering parts includes specific amounts of a high molecular weight poly(phenylene ether), a polystyrene, and glass fibers. The composition provides improved hydrostability and reduces or eliminates the butadiene monomer that is present in comparative compositions containing rubber-modified polystyrene. Fluid engineering articles prepared from the composition are described. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130171393 | FOAM AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Foam products are provided including starch in combination with a small amount of a superabsorbent polymer. Also provided are expandable compositions (e.g., foam precursors) and methods of making a foam product in which a small quantity of a superabsorbent polymer is present. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171394 | Polyamide Composition Containing Ionomer - Disclosed is a composition comprising polyamide comprising nylon-6 and optionally nylon-6,66, nylon-66, nylon-610, nylon-612, nylon-11, nylon-12 and an ionomer comprising an ethylene carboxylic acid copolymer, wherein 30 to 90% of the total carboxylic acid functionalities are neutralized to salts with a mixture of zinc cations and cations of a second metal selected from Group 1 of the Periodic Table of the Elements wherein the salts comprise from 20 to 90% equivalents of zinc. Articles prepared from the composition have improved salt stress crack resistance when exposed to zinc chloride solutions. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171395 | POLYIMIDE RESINS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS - Polyimide resin compositions that contain an aromatic polyimide, graphite, and acid-washed kaolinite are found to exhibit high thermal oxidative stability. Such compositions are especially useful in molded articles that are exposed to high temperatures, such as bushings, bearings, and seal rings that are used in aerospace, transportation, and materials handling applications. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171396 | POLYIMIDE RESINS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS - Polyimide resin compositions that contain an aromatic polyimide, graphite, and acicular titanium dioxide are found to exhibit high thermal oxidative stability. Such compositions are especially useful in molded articles that are exposed to high temperatures, such as bushings, bearings, and seal rings that are used in aerospace, transportation, and materials handling applications. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130202830 | MODIFIED POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides a first composition comprising at least the following: i) a modified polymer comprising at least one branched modified polymer macromolecule (b1) and at least one linear modified polymer macromolecule (a1), and wherein the at least one branched modified polymer macromolecule and the at least one linear modified polymer macromolecule each, independently, comprises at least one amine group selected from the group consisting of formulas (1A-1F), each as described above: and combinations thereof; and wherein the at least one branched modified polymer macromolecule further comprises one of the structures (ib1-ib4) as described above, and the at least one linear modified polymer macromolecule further comprises one of the structures (iib1) as described above (see Formula 3A) | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130202831 | PEBA-BASED COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A TRANSPARENT ARTICLE HAVING HIGH-VELOCITY IMPACT RESISTANCE - A copolymer containing polyether (PE) block(s) and polyamide (PE) block(s) issued for the manufacture of a transparent article having high-velocity impact resistance, and impact strength. In said copolymer:
| 08-08-2013 |
| 20130202832 | Polymer compositions comprising poly(arylether ketone)s and graphene materials - Polymer compositions comprising poly(aryl ether ketone)s and graphene materials. In particular, a polymer composition comprising: A) a poly(arylether ketone) and B) 0.1 to 70 wt. %, based on the combined weight of A) and B), of at least one non-tubular graphene material. Use of such polymer compositions for the manufacture of molded or extruded articles. Molded or extruded articles made from such polymer compositions. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130216750 | Process for Cross-Linked Polyethylene Production - A method of producing a silane cross-linked polyethylene is disclosed which includes maleating a polyethylene polymer to form a maleated polyethylene and reacting the maleated polyethylene with a primary or secondary amino silane to form a silane-grafted polyethylene. The method further includes treating the silane-grafted polyethylene in a moisture curing process to form the silane cross-linked polyethylene. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130216751 | RESIN HOSE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - To provide a resin hose excellent in barrier property (fuel barrier property or gas barrier property) and flexibility, the resin hose includes a resin layer containing the following components (A) and (B) as main components thereof, and containing the following component (C):
| 08-22-2013 |
| 20130216752 | OLIGOMERIC LIGHT STABILIZERS WITH A SPECIFIC FUNCTIONALIZATION - A compound of the formula (I) wherein m and n are independently of one another a number from 1 to 50; the ratio of m/n is 1:10 to 10:1, the recurring units X can have the same definition or different definitions, the recurring units Y can have the same definition or different definitions and the recurring units X and Y can have a random, alternating or block distribution; the recurring unit X is a group of the formula (I-a) and the recurring unit Y is a group of the formula (I-b) the radicals R | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130230676 | Two- and Three-Component Siloxanes and Related Compounds and Compositions - Compositions are disclosed that comprise at least one compound of formula IV: | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130230677 | POLYPHENYLSULFONE-POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE BLEND FOR ANTI-WEAR TAPES IN FLEXIBLE OIL PIPES - The invention relates to an improved blend of polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) for producing friction-reducing tapes (anti-wear tapes) used as a friction-reducing intermediate layer in flexible fluid pipes, e.g. oil pipes. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130243988 | FLAME-RETARDANT, FLEXIBLE RESIN COMPOSITION AND RESIN TUBE AND INSULATED WIRE USING SAME - Provided are a flame-retardant, flexible resin composition having high mechanical strength, flexibility, heat resistance, oil resistance, flame retardancy, and processability with a good balance between the properties and a resin tube and an insulated wire having an insulating coating, the resin tube and the insulating coating being formed by using the flame-retardant, flexible resin composition as a material. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130251929 | POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED OPTICAL PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising at least one polyamide and at least one urea compound of the formula I | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130251930 | FLUORINE-CONTAINING POLYMER COMPRISING A SULFINATE-CONTAINING MOLECULE - Described herein is a composition having a fluoropolymer derived from the polymerization of a monomer and a sulfinate-containing molecule, wherein the sulfinate-containing molecule is selected from the group consisting of Formula (I), Formula (II); and combinations thereof, wherein X | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130273283 | Ultraviolet Radiation Stabilized Polyarylene Sulfide Composition - Disclosed is a UV stabilized polyarylene sulfide composition, methods of forming the composition, and UV stabilized products that can be formed of the composition. The UV stabilized polyarylene sulfide composition can include a reactively functionalized polyarylene sulfide polymer in conjunction with a UV stabilizer. The reactivity of the polyarylene sulfide polymer is formed during melt processing via reaction of a reactively functionalized disulfide compound with a starting polyarylene sulfide. The reactivity of the polyarylene sulfide can encourage interaction between the polyarylene sulfide polymer and the UV stabilizer, which can improve dispersion of the UV stabilizer throughout the composition and improve miscibility between the polyarylene sulfide polymer and the UV stabilizer. Products can incorporate high concentrations of UV stabilizer and/or can be formed to very small cross sectional dimensions without phase separation between the UV stabilizer and the polyarylene sulfide. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130273284 | BIODEGRADABLE MULTI-BLOCK CO-POLYMERS - The invention relates to a biodegradable multi-block copolymer, comprising at least two hydrolysable segments derived from pre-polymers A and B, which segments are linked by a multi-functional chain-extender and are chosen from the pre-polymers A and B, and triblock copolymers ABA and BAB, wherein the multi-block copolymer is amorphous at physiological (body) conditions. The invention further relates to a process for preparing said copolymer and to its use as a medical implant, a coating for a medical device or a drug delivery vehicle. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130273285 | Elastomer Resins, Fibers And Fabrics Thereof, And Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to elastomeric resins, fibers made from said resins, fabrics made with said fibers, and applications and uses for the resins, fibers and fabrics. The elastomer resins of the invention provide high strength fibers and well balanced fabrics with good physical properties and chemical resistance, making them attractive for use in various applications that use elastic fibers and fabrics. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130280461 | ETHYLENE COPOLYMER WITH IMPROVED HYGIENIC PROPERTY AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - Provided is an ethylene copolymer having improved hygienic property. More particularly, the ethylene copolymer satisfies a correlation between a density thereof and an extract content. The ethylene copolymer having improved hygienic property can be applied in injection molding, rotation molding, or blow molding. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130287983 | Single Site Polymer - A single site catalysed ethylene polymer including ethylene and optionally at least one comonomer having a Mw/Mn of less than 5 and wherein the total amount of unsaturations of the ethylene polymer is at least 0.8. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130287984 | FLUID EXTRUSION SPACE STRUCTURE SYSTEM - A fluid extrusion space structure comprising:
| 10-31-2013 |
| 20130287985 | ANTIOXIDANT COMPOUNDS FOR POLYOLEFIN RESINS - The present invention is a composition suitable for use as an antioxidant for polyolefin resins, said composition having a structure corresponding to the formula: wherein R | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130295308 | RESIN COMPOSITION AND MOLDED ARTICLE CONTAINING THE SAME - The present invention provides a polyamide resin composition not only having an appropriate melt viscosity despite addition of a conductive filler thereto but also having excellent moldability, conductivity, low-temperature impact resistance, and fuel barrier properties. The present invention is a polyamide resin composition containing specific amounts of a polyamide, a modified resin, and a conductive filler. The polyamide contains: dicarboxylic acid units containing 50 mol % or more of terephthalic acid units and/or naphthalenedicarboxylic acid units; and diamine units containing 60 mol % or more of aliphatic diamine units having 4 to 18 carbon atoms, and has terminal amino groups in an amount of 5 to 60 μmol/g. The modified resin has been modified with an unsaturated compound having a carboxyl group and/or an acid anhydride group. In the polyamide resin composition, a difference between the number of moles (M | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130302548 | Silicone Tubing and Method for Making and Using Same - Silicone tube structures are formed having a particular dimensional accuracy. In one embodiment, a silicone tube structure can include an extruded hollow body having an inner bore. The extruded hollow body can have an inner diameter, an outer diameter, and a length of at least approximately 20 m. The extruded hollow body can also have a dimensional accuracy that is measured by the standard deviation of the inner diameter being no greater than approximately 0.8% of an average inner diameter of the extruded hollow body over the length. In an embodiment, the silicone tube structure can be cut to form a number of silicone tubes. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130302549 | POLYCARBONATE NANOCOMPOSITES - Nanocomposites comprising a sulfonated telechelic polycarbonate and an organically modified clay are disclosed. The polycarbonate nanocomposites have improved physical and mechanical properties. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130309431 | HETEROPHASIC POLYPROPYLENE WITH EXCELLENT CREEP PERFORMANCE - Heterophasic propylene copolymer comprising (a) a matrix (M) being a polypropylene (PP), said polypropylene (PP) has a polydispersity index (PI) of at least 5.0, and (b) an elastomeric propylene copolymer (EC) dispersed in said matrix (M), wherein (i) said heterophasic propylene copolymer has a melt flow rate MFR | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130316111 | Compositions, Methods of Making the Same, and Articles Prepared from the Same - A composition comprising at least the following components: (A) a first composition comprising the following: i) a first interpolymer comprising, in polymerized form, ethylene, an α-olefin, and a nonconjugated polyene; ii) a second interpolymer comprising, in polymerized form, ethylene, an α-olefin and a nonconjugated polyene; and wherein the first composition has an MWD less than, or equal to, 3.5, a Mooney Viscosity (ML (1+4 @125° C.)) greater than, or equal to, 80, and an [(ML(1+4 @125° C.))/Mw(conv)]*1000 greater than 0.429 mole/g; (B) a thermoplastic polymer; and (C) a vulcanization agent is provided. A crosslinked composition made by heating one or more of the inventive compositions is also provided. Articles made from one or more of the inventive compositions are also provided. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130323450 | Controlling Melt Fracture in Bimodal Resin Pipe - A method of preparing a medium-density polyethylene pipe comprising melting a multimodal metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene resin to form a molten polyethylene, wherein the multimodal metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene resin has a density of from about 0.925 g/ml to about 0.942 g/ml, a magnitude of slip-stick greater than about 300 psi, a stress for smooth to matte transition of greater than about 90 kPa of stress, and a shear rate for smooth to matte transition greater than about 10 s | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130323451 | Plasticized Polyoxymethylene - The present invention relates to a molding composition, molded parts obtainable therefrom as well as the use of the molding composition for the manufacturing of molded parts used in the automotive industry, as well as for cables, pipes, tubes, corrugated pipes, fuel pipes, air pipes, fuel hoses, break hoses, air hoses, hydraulic hoses, pneumatic hoses, pressure hoses, and connection assemblies. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130344270 | POLYETHYLENE-BASED STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a polyethylene-based structure including from 60 to 90% by mass of a polyethylene (A), from 5 to 35% by mass of an acid-modified polyethylene (B) and from 5 to 35% by mass of a m-xylylene group-containing polyamide (C), in which the m-xylylene group-containing polyamide (C) is dispersed in a layer form in the polyethylene (A) to partially form a continuous phase thereof, and has a relative viscosity of from 2.5 to 4.5. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140004287 | ETHYLENE-BASED COMPOSITIONS | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140023811 | PLATE BUILDING MATERIAL - The present invention discloses a plate building material, which comprises a plurality of strip fiber units, a filler and a coupling agent. The plurality of strip fiber units includes a plurality of crude chaffs. The fiber axes of the chaffs are randomly oriented. A plurality of gaps exists among the chaffs. The filler fills the gaps dispersed among the chaffs and bonds the strip fiber units to form a plate structure. The coupling agent is distributed on the interfaces between the strip fiber units and the filler to enhance the bonding between the strip fiber units and the filler. The plate building material of the present invention has the advantages: preserving chaff fiber to enhance strength; easiness to acquire chaffs; reducing consumption of wood and plastic; being environment-friendly, durable and economic. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140023812 | COMPOSITE WASTE AND WATER TRANSPORT ELEMENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE FOR USE ON AIRCRAFT - Embodiments of the present invention provide composite waste and water transport elements that can be designed having various unique shapes and methods for their manufacture. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140023813 | POLYMERIC MEMBERS AND METHODS FOR MARKING POLYMERIC MEMBERS - Generally, polymeric members and laser marking methods for producing visible marks on polymeric members, such as on thin and/or curved surfaces. The laser marking methods can include methods of laser marking straws with the step of matching laser source properties to the properties of straws being marked or with the step of laser marking straws having photochromic dyes. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140037879 | POLYOLEFIN PIPE WITH IMPROVED MIGRATION BEHAVIOUR - The present invention relates to a pipe comprising a polyolefin composition with low migration of the used additives and its decomposition products, especially phenolics, out of the composition, at the same time showing good pressure testing performance. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140050871 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING A SILICONE ARTICLE - An apparatus for forming a silicone article is disclosed. The apparatus includes an pumping system to deliver the silicone formulation to a die, the silicone formulation having a viscosity of less than about 2,000,000 centipoise; the die having a distal end, a proximal end, and a channel there between, wherein the silicone formulation flows through the channel of the die; and a source of radiation energy, wherein the radiation energy substantially cures the silicone formulation as the silicone formulation flows out the channel of the die to form the silicone article. The present disclosure further includes a method of forming the silicone article, a silicone tube, and a silicone extrudate. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140065338 | MONOLAYER TUBES COMPRISING THERMOPLASTIC POLYAMIDE - Disclosed is a monolayer tube comprising a melt-blended thermoplastic composition consisting essentially of (A) a polyamide resin selected from the group consisting of PA 614, PA 616, PA 618 and blends of these; and optionally: (B) one or more polymeric toughener(s); (C) one or more plasticizer(s); and (D) one or more functional additive(s); wherein the weight percent of (A), (B), (C), and (D) are based on the total weight of the melt-blended thermoplastic composition. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140072744 | Tube Weight - The present invention specifies a tube weight that is characterized as a tube weight used to maintain the position of a dip tube in an optimal location within a container while allowing liquid to flow through; made out of polyvinylidene difluoride; and while being highly non-reactive as is required in the bio-processing field. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140072745 | TRANSPARENT POLYAMIDE-IMIDES - What is described is a transparent polyamide-imide based on one or more different imido-dicarboxylic acids (AB) or derivatives thereof, and cycloaliphatic diamines (C) comprising 6 to 24 carbon atoms, wherein the imido-dicarboxylic acids (AB) or derivatives thereof are selected from the group of imido-dicarboxylic acids (AB) having the following structural formulas: | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140072746 | MODIFIED POLYLACTIC ACID, POLYMERIC BLENDS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Polymeric compositions and processes of forming the same are discussed herein. The processes generally include contacting a polylactic acid with a reactive modifier selected from epoxy-functionalized polybutadiene, ionic monomer, and combinations thereof. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140079898 | Polymer Articles Made From a Blend of a Copolyester Elastomer and an Alpha-Olefin Vinyl Acetate Copolymer - A polymer composition is disclosed that contains a thermoplastic elastomer combined with an α-olefin and vinyl acetate copolymer. In one embodiment, the composition contains a thermoplastic polyester elastomer combined with an ethylene and vinyl acetate copolymer. Various synergistic effects may be realized by combining the two polymers together. In particular, a resulting polymer mixture can be produced that has many of the properties of the thermoplastic elastomer and also has controlled melt flow properties. In addition, the polymer composition may have improved and controllable mechanical and thermal properties and color stability. The polymer composition may be processed using injection molding, blow molding, or extrusion and may undergo secondary processing. According to the present disclosure, the polymer composition and molded part may exhibit certain advantages such as a light weight, improved thermal and chemical stability, specific strength, elastic recovery, cold temperature impact strength, and fatigue and kink resistance. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140079899 | PROPYLENE-HEXENE RANDOM COPOLYMER PRODUCED IN THE PRESENCE OF A ZIEGLER NATTA CATALYST - Propylene copolymer a. comprising at least 1-hexene as a comonomer, b. having a comonomer content in the range of 1.0 to 3.0 wt.-%, c. having a xylene soluble fraction equal or below 2.5 wt.-%, and d. being partially crystallized in the β-modification. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140087111 | PROCESS FOR RADICALLY CURING A COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a process for radically curing a composition comprising a methacrylate containing compound (a1) and a monomer copolymerizable with said methacrylate containing compound in the presence of tertiary aromatic amine (c) and a peranhydride (d), wherein the composition comprises a compound (b) according to formula (1) as monomer copolymerizable with said methacrylate containing compound | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140099461 | SELF-BONDING FLUOROPOLYMERS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A method of making expanded fluoropolymer articles thermally bonds portions of expanded fluoropolymers together, without using an adhesive or crushing force, to produce stronger bonds at the joint between the expanded fluoropolymers than the bonds within the constituent expanded fluoropolymers. The method involves placing the portions of expanded fluoropolymers to be thermally bonded together in intimate contact with each other after wet-stretching the expanded fluoropolymers, and removing the wetting agent used to wet-stretch the expanded fluoropolymers, without subsequent expansion or stretching, to yield an expanded fluoropolymer article exhibiting unexpected and superior properties that can be used in a variety of medical and industrial applications. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140099462 | SEAMING PROCESS FOR REDUCING WEAK OR OPEN SEAMS AND BEADS IN A TDO SHRINK FILM TUBE - An embodiment of the invention provides an improvement to the seaming process used in forming sleeves of TDO shrink film, which provides the benefit of reducing the incidence of open or weak seams in the TDO shrink film sleeve. Another embodiment of this invention provides a device used to improve the seaming equipment. Another embodiment of this invention provides an improvement in consistency of the seam lip quality. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140099463 | ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA TREATMENT OF REINFORCEMENT CORDS AND USE IN RUBBER ARTICLES - The present invention is directed to a method of treating a reinforcement cord, comprising the steps of
| 04-10-2014 |
| 20140106104 | CREEP-OPTIMIZED UHMWPE FIBER - The invention relates to a creep-optimized ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber obtained by spinning an UHMWPE comprising olefinic branches (OB) and having an elongational stress (ES), and a ratio (OB/1000 C/ES) between the number of olefinic branches per thousand carbon atoms (OB/1000 C) and the elongational stress (ES) of at least 0.2, wherein said UHMWPE fiber when subjected to a load of 600 MPa at a temperature of 70° C., has a creep lifetime of at least 90 hours. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140113093 | Polymers with reduced estrogenic activity - A polymer which comprises recurring units derived from at least one monomer (M) having a general formula (I) Y | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140120286 | Fluoropolymer Articles having A High Surface Roughness and High Coarseness - The present invention relates to a process for producing a fluoropolymer article having a high surface roughness and high coarseness which comprises the following steps:
| 05-01-2014 |
| 20140134371 | TRANSPARENT POLYAMIDE ELASTOMERS - A transparent polyamide elastomer of the general structure (I), where R | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140141187 | FLEXIBLE MATERIAL AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - An article includes a polymeric blend of a polyolefin, a styrenic based block copolymer, and a plasticizer, wherein the article has a cold temperature brittleness point of at least about −80° C., such as at least about −90° C., or even as low as about −110° C., as measured by ASTM D746. In an embodiment, the article is a flexible tube. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140178617 | PROCESS FOR THE POLYMERIZATION OF PROPYLENE - The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polypropylene having: a molecular weight of 450,000-950,000, a molecular weight distribution of 3-6, and xylene soluble content of 2-6 wt %, by converting propylene into the polypropylene without pre-polymerization in the presence of a polymerization catalyst under a condition where the volume ratio of H | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140186562 | Conductive Polyoxymethylene Based on Stainless Steel Fibers - Polymer compositions containing a polyoxymethylene base polymer that is compounded with a conductive filler, a polyalkylene glycol, and a metal oxide are disclosed that exhibit electrostatic dissipative (ESD) capabilities while also being resistant to degradation upon exposure to aggressive fuels. For instance, the polymer compositions can have a volume resistivity of from about 1 Ohm-cm to about 200 Ohm-cm and a surface resistivity of about 10 | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140186563 | STABILIZED POLYESTER BASED COMPOSITIONS - A polyester or polyester copolymer based composition, such as a polylactic acid based composition, is provided herein. The polyester or polyester copolymer based composition may include a plasticizer, such as an ether based, an ester based, and/or an ether-ester based plasticizer. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140186564 | FLEXIBLE TUBE - A flexible tube includes a polymer composition of a poly vinyl chloride having a molecular weight greater than about 1.0 inherent viscosity (IV) and a bio-based plasticizer. Further, a method of forming a flexible tube is provided. The method includes compounding a poly vinyl chloride having a molecular weight greater than about 1.0 inherent viscosity (IV) with a bio-based plasticizer to form a polymer composition and extruding the polymer composition into the flexible tube. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140193597 | RESIN FUEL TUBE - A resin fuel tube is provided, which includes at least one resin layer, wherein the resin layer is made of a resin composition comprising: (A) a polypropylene prepared through polymerization with the use of a metallocene catalyst; and (B) a polypropylene material having a melting point of 137° C. to 160° C., the resin composition having a mixing weight ratio of the components (A) and (B) satisfying (A)/(B)=95/5 to 50/50, wherein the resin layer has a structure such that a soft structural portion (Y) of the component (A) intrudes into a space between crystalline structural portions (X) of the component (B). Therefore, the resin fuel tube is light-weight, excellent in impact resistance and heat resistance, free from fuel leakage, and usable in an atmosphere at 130° C. or higher, for example, in an automotive engine room or the like. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140205783 | Stabilized Polyamide - The present invention relates to the use of a polyhydric alcohol in a polyamide polymerization process for giving the modified polyamide obtained increased stability toward heat, light and/or bad weather. The invention also relates to a polyamide modified in this way, and also to polyamide compositions that may be used for the preparation of specific articles liable to be subjected to high temperatures. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140212612 | Method for Producing Porous Articles from Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene - Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) polymers that have an average molecular weight of at least 500,000 g/mol and an enthalpy of at least 190 J/g is provided. The UHMWPE polymer may include at least one comonomer. The UHMWPE polymer is used to form a membrane, that, when expanded, has a node and fibril structure. The UHMWPE membrane has an endotherm of about 150° C. associated with the fibrils in the membrane. The membrane has a percent porosity of at least 25%, and in exemplary embodiments, the percent porosity is at least 60%. Additionally, the UHMWPE membrane has a thickness less than 1 mm. An UHMWPE membrane may be formed by lubricating the UHMWPE polymer, subjecting the lubricated polymer to pressure at a temperature below the melting point of the UHMWPE polymer to form a tape, and expanding the tape at a temperature below the melting temperature of the UHMWPE polymer. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140220280 | PROCESS OF RECYCLING PLASTICS, PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a process for recycling of plastic waste comprising: segregating plastic waste collected from various sources followed by cleaning of the segregated plastic waste to obtain segregated cleaned waste; grinding of the segregated cleaned waste to obtain grinded waste; introducing the grinded waste into an extrusion line having a venting extruder component as part of the extrusion line, to obtain molten plastic; and removing the impurities by vacuum venting of the molten plastic to obtained recycled plastic free from impurities. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140242314 | POLYMER RESINS WITH IMPROVED PROCESSABILITY AND MELT FRACTURE CHARACTERISTICS - A metallocene-catalyzed polymer comprising (i) a higher molecular weight component and (ii) a lower molecular weight component wherein the polymer has a polydispersity index of from about 10 to about 26; a zero shear viscosity of from about 5×10 | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140272231 | Tubular Film and the Use Thereof - The invention refers to a tubular film with one or more layers, wherein at least one of the two external sides of the tubular film has a coating at least in sections with at least one polysiloxane and/or a coating and/or covering with at least one migrating compound. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140287177 | FLUOROPOLYMER MOLDED ARTICLE - Provided is a large-size injection molded article which is obtained by injection molding a composition containing a heat-meltable fluoropolymer. Specifically, provided is a large-size injection molded article, which can be molded at a lower injection pressure as compared with a conventional PFA and obtained by molding a composition superior in mold release characteristics from a metal mold. This large-size injection molded article is superior in, particularly, heat resistance and chemical resistance, as well as dimensional accuracy, for a substrate processing apparatus. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140287178 | POLYMER COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED RETENTION OF PROPERTIES UNDER MECHANICAL AND THERMAL STRESSES - The invention provides a composition comprising the following: A) an ethylene/α-olefin/diene interpolymer; B) an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer with a Mooney Viscosity [ML(1+4) at 125° C.] greater than 40; and C) a peroxide; and wherein the α-olefin of the ethylene/α-olefin copolymer of component B comprises at least four carbon atoms; and wherein component A is present in an amount from 50 to 95 weight percent, based on the sum weight of components A and B. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140302266 | POLYOLEFIN PIPE WITH IMPROVED MIGRATION BEHAVIOUR - The present invention relates to a pipe comprising a polyolefin composition with low migration of the used additives and its decomposition products, especially phenolics, out of the composition, at the same time showing good pressure testing performance. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140322469 | Halogen Containing Polymer Composition With Tin Stabilizer and Co-Stabilizer - The present invention relates to the thermal stabilization of halogen containing polymer compositions. More particularly the invention relates to a tin stabilizer composition for chlorine containing polymers, and more specifically a composition comprising a mono alkyltin compound as major compound of the tin stabilizer composition and a co-stabilizer. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140342110 | Thermoplastic Polyurethane From Low Free Monomer Prepolymer - Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) made using low free isocyanate monomer (LF) prepolymer, for example a prepolymer based on p-phenylene diisocyanate (PPDI) with low free isocyanate content, possess unique performance features including exceptional tear strength, low compression set, and an exceptional overall balance of physical properties including high temperature mechanical strength. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140363599 | Adjusting Polymer Composition - A scavenger is used to indirectly control the ratio of polymer components in a polyethylene composition made using a combination catalyst comprising an inorganic chromium catalyst, and a group 4 single site catalyst. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140377492 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE ARTICLES - A method of producing a sliane cross-linked polyethylene is disclosed which includes maleating a polyethylene polymer to form a maleated polyethylene and reacting the maleated polyethylene with a primary or secondary amino silane to form a silane-grafted polyethylene. The method further includes treating the silane-grafted polyethylene in a moisture curing process to form the silane cross-linked polyethylene. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150017364 | FLUORORUBBER COMPOSITION - A fluororubber composition including a fluororubber having an iodine content of 10 to 90 mol % for the total mole of the polymer end groups and a carbon black (B), wherein a difference (δG′), represented by G′(1%)-G′(100%), is not lower than 120 kPa and not higher than 3,000 kPa, where G′(1%) denotes a shear modulus at a dynamic strain of 1% under an uncrosslinked state and G′(100%) denotes a shear modulus at a dynamic strain of 100% under an uncrosslinked state, and G′(1%) and G′(100%) are determined by a dynamic viscoelasticity test with a rubber process analyzer (RPA) in a condition that the measurement frequency is 1 Hz and the measurement temperature is 100° C. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150017365 | MULTIMODAL POLYOLEFIN RESIN AND MOLDED PRODUCT PREPARED THEREFROM - Multimodal polyolefin resin having excellent characteristics such as moldability, mechanical strength, external appearance and a polyolefin resin molded product are disclosed. The polyolefin resin satisfies all requirements of following (1) to (5), (1) density (d): 0.934 to 0.963 g/cm | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150024158 | LIGHT TRANSMITTING COPOLYMERS - A copolymer which can be formed from a mixture of nylon 6,12 and nylon 6,10 along with other possible components. The nylon copolymer is not only clear (transparent) but also exhibits high dimensional stability in varying environments, limited water absorption, good wear resistance, the ability to accommodate large amounts of glass fillers, and is more resilient and tougher than either nylon 6,10 or nylon 6, 12. Moreover, the crystallinity rate of this combination of homopolymers is reduced to further improve clarity and transparency. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150056392 | Compositions Comprising EPDM and a Polyolefin Elastomer, Preparation and Use Thereof - Provided are compositions comprising: (a) an ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer having a Mooney viscosity [ML(1+4) 125° C.] of about 25 to about 300 and an ethylene content of at least about 60 wt % of the ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer; and (b) a polyolefin elastomer. The presence of the polyolefin elastomer improves rheological properties of the composition to an extent that does not significantly compromise other properties, such as tensile strength at break and compression set. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150056393 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR FUEL TUBES, AND FUEL TUBE - A resin composition for fuel tubes includes an aromatic polyamide resin (A), an aliphatic polyamide resin (B), and an aminoethylated acrylic polymer (C), wherein a polyamide resin obtained by an amine-exchange reaction between (A) and (B) is contained, and at least one selected from the group consisting of the polyamide resin, (A), and (B) is bound to (C). The resin composition for fuel tubes can achieve both resistance to calcium chloride and fuel barrier properties at the same time and has excellent molding processability. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150086735 | Modified Polymer Compositions - A process for the continuous preparation of modified elastomeric polymers includes (i) providing and polymerizing at least one conjugated diene monomer and, optionally, one or more aromatic vinyl monomer in the presence of an anionic initiator and a compound according to Formula I, e.g. 2,2-di-(2-oxolanyl)propane or a derivative thereof, to provide a living anionic polymer; and (ii) adding a “sulfanylsilane” compound to the living anionic polymer. Elastomeric polymers obtainable according to the above process and compositions including the elastomeric polymer and, optionally, further constituents such as oil, filler and/or vulcanizing agent are described. A process for the preparation of a cross-linked elastomeric polymer that includes adding a vulcanizing agent to the elastomeric polymer, as well as articles and compositions that include the elastomeric polymer, the cross-linked elastomeric polymer or both are described. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150086736 | POLYETHYLENE ARTICLES - A polyethylene article comprises crystalline polyethylene in an orthorhombic unit cell. The b-axes of the crystalline polyethylene are substantially aligned with the machine direction of the article. In particular, the Herman's index of the b-axes in the machine direction is greater than zero and greater than the Herman's indices of the b-axes in both the transverse and normal directions. The unique physical attributes exhibited by a polyethylene article having this new morphology are also described. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150093529 | FLAME-RETARDANT RESIN COMPOSITION, FLAME-RETARDANT HEAT-SHRINKABLE TUBE, AND FLAME-RETARDANT INSULATED ELECTRIC WIRE - Provided are a halogen-free flame-retardant resin composition containing a metal hydroxide as a flame retardant, the resin composition having good flame retardancy even when a mixing proportion of the metal hydroxide is reduced and having good print quality, a flame-retardant heat-shrinkable tube formed by using the flame-retardant resin composition, and a flame-retardant insulated electric wire including an insulating coating formed by using the flame-retardant resin composition. The flame-retardant resin composition contains a thermoplastic resin, a metal hydroxide, and a modified silicone having, at an end thereof, a functional group having a carbon-carbon double bond. A content of the metal hydroxide is 85 to 190 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin, and a content of the modified silicone is 0.05% to 5% by mass relative to the metal hydroxide. The flame-retardant heat-shrinkable tube is formed by using the flame-retardant resin composition. The flame-retardant insulated electric wire includes an insulating coating formed by using the flame-retardant resin composition. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150093530 | Silicone Article, a Tube and Method of Forming an Article - The disclosure is directed to a silicone article. The silicone article includes a silicone composition, the silicone composition including a silicone matrix component, a fumed silica filler; and a vinyl-terminated silicone polymer having a viscosity of about 500 centipoise to about 5000 centipoise, wherein the silicone article has a turbidity of less than about 0.3 nephelometric turbidity units (NTU). The disclosure is further directed to a tube and to a method of forming the article. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150099079 | TUBE MADE OF HYDROPHILIZED SILICONE - The invention relates to a process for the production of a piece made of silicone including: (a) the blending of 100 parts by weight of an HCR silicone base having a viscosity of greater than 10 | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150104596 | Coded cuttable strips for individualizing material samples - Prior art for processing human cell or tissue biopsy specimens implies the individualization of the specimens by marking the specimen containers (e.g. for transportation) and the specimen holders (e.g. plastic cassettes, glass slides) but not the specimen itself. The specimen processing steps include several manual transfers of the specimens between different containers and specimen holders. This manual transfer may result in specimen mix-ups. These specimen mix-ups can be prevented by attaching solvent resistant uni- or multicolored barcoded cuttable strips of cellulose acetate directly to the specimens thereby marking and individualizing the specimen itself. The strips adhere to the specimens at all steps of tissue processing and evaluation. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150104597 | DOUBLE COMPONENT SYSTEM FOR POLYOLEFIN COMPATIBILIZATION - The present invention relates to the field of polyolefin blends compatibilization and in particular to reactive compatibilization of polyethylene/polypropylene blends. The present invention discloses thermoplastic compositions, and their use, comprising:
| 04-16-2015 |
| 20150104598 | THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION FOR USE IN HIGH IMPACT APPLICATIONS - A thermoplastic composition comprising from about 50 to about 99 by weight percent of a nylon 6,6 resin, from about 1 to about 50 by weight percent of a polymer performance modifier and about from 0.01 to about 25 by weight percent of a silicone based additive, wherein the silicone based additive comprises an ultrahigh molecular weight siloxane polymer that is unfunctionalized and non-reactive with the polyamide resin, wherein the thermoplastic composition has an impact strength value which is greater than the combination of the polyamide resin and the polymer performance modifier or the combination of the polyamide resin and the silicone based additive and wherein the thermoplastic composition has an ultimate tensile strength that is at least 80% that of the combination of the polyamide resin and the polymer performance modifier. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150110984 | FLUORORESIN AND RISER PIPE - An object of the present invention it to provide a novel fluororesin that has excellent mechanical strength and chemical resistance, and very low permeability at high temperature. The fluorine resin a copolymer that includes copolymerized units derived from tetrafluoroethylene, vinylidene fluoride, and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer other than tetrafluoroethylene and vinylidene fluoride. The fluororesin has a storage modulus E′, as measured at 170° C. by a dynamic viscoelasticity analysis, in the range of 60 to 400 MPa. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150118428 | SELF LUBRICATED CPVC RESIN WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES - The disclosed technology relates to a compound suitable for preparing articles, such as pipe, with good physical properties, such as impact strength, and resistance to environmental stress cracking (ESC). In particular, the technology relates to a vinyl chloride copolymer resin, such as chlorinated polyvinyl chloride or polyvinyl chloride, herein collectively referred to as CPVC that maintains suitable processability at molecular weights above which other vinyl chloride polymer resins will not flow. Furthermore, the invention relates to vinyl chloride copolymer compounds containing the vinyl chloride polymer resin, and articles made from such compounds, which compounds meet 23447 cell classifications under ASTM D1784. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150118429 | CARBINOL-TERMINATED POLYMERS CONTAINING ALLYLAMINE - The present invention relates to diene polymers or diene copolymers, wherein she diene polymers or diene copolymers have, at the start of the polymer chains, tertiary amino groups of the formula (Ia), (Ib), (IIa) or (IIb) | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150118430 | USE OF CARBON-BASED NANOFILLERS AT A VERY LOW CONTENT FOR THE UV STABILIZATION OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS - The use of very low concentrations of carbon nanofillers selected from among carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibres, graphene or a mixture of same in any proportions, in order to improve resistance to ageing, in particular protection against ultraviolet (UV) light, of a composite material based on a polymer matrix. A composite product comprising a composite material, the composite material stabilized with respect to UV light using a content of between 1 ppm and 0.1% by weight, of carbon-based nanofillers chosen from carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibres, graphene or a mixture of these in all proportions, wherein the composite product is selected from yarns, films, tubes, fibres, and nonwovens. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150125645 | Crack-Resistant Polyethylene Compositions - A crack-resistant article comprising a diene terpolymer, the diene terpolymer comprising (or consisting essentially of) from 0.01 wt % to 10.0 wt % diene derived units, and 1.0 wt % to 20 wt % of C | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150132517 | BUTT-WELDED TUBULAR PACKAGING BODY - The present invention relates to a tubular packaging body formed from a flexible film having a thickness e, the ends of which are butt welded and covered by a plastic reinforcement element located on the inner surface of said tubular body and having a section defined by a width l and a height h, said tubular body being characterized in that all of the following conditions should be met:—h is greater than or equal to e,—the ratio (l·e)/h | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150132518 | CHLORINE-RESISTANT CROSSLINKABLE POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - The present invention relates to chlorine resistant crosslinkable silane-containing polyolefin compositions and stabilizer masterbatch compositions, their preparation, and articles made therefrom. These crosslinkable silane-containing compositions contain a mixture of antioxidants, light absorbers and stabilizers that provide resistance to the levels of chlorine used in potable water and to light, thereby extending the useful life of said articles made therefrom, such as potable water pipes and valves, bottles, tanks, and the like. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150140246 | HEAT RESISTANT ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION - Disclosed herein are curable heat resistant ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer-polyamide blend compositions, wherein the ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer has a melting peak temperature of 100° C. or less. The blend compositions comprise 0.1 to 10 weight percent dispersed polyamide, and may be cured to form articles having improved heat resistance while maintaining the desirable physical properties of unmodified, cured ethylene vinyl acetate articles. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150291734 | THERMOSETTING RESIN COMPOSITION - This invention relates to a radically curable resin composition comprising: a) An unsaturated polyester resin and/or a methacrylate functional resin, b) Reactive diluent, c) A copper salt, copper complex, iron salt and/or iron complex, and d) An enaminone. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150299355 | MOLDED ARTICLE - An object of the present invention is to provide a molded article obtained by melt molding a vinylidene fluoride-based copolymer having excellent adhesion with other thermoplastic resins as well as improved molding characteristics and discoloration resistance. The molded article of the present invention is obtained by melt molding a vinylidene fluoride-based copolymer obtained by copolymerizing vinylidene fluoride and a compound represented by formula (1) below. In the formula, R | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150306789 | HOT STAMPING METHOD - A method for implementing a channel ( | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150307731 | Hydrophobic, Superhydrophobic, Oleophobic, and Paintphobic Tools, Devices, Systems, and Methods Using Solvent Resistant, Ultraviolet Resistant, Water Resistant, and Food Safe Phobic and Superphobic Coatings - A means for applying and beneficially using durable hydrophobic, superhydrophobic, oleophobic, superoleophobic, paintphobic, superpaintphobic, tunable liquid-phobic and superliquidphobic coatings, collectively called X-phobic coatings, which are solvent resistant, ultraviolet light resistant, water resistant, and food safe is claimed while also improving adhesion and durability of the materials used to create the desired properties. These X-phobic surface coatings are usefully applied to a host of tools, devices, systems, and methods which benefit from the coatings, including but not limited to equipment used in painting and applying protective coatings. These include storage containers of containers used during coating or painting such as roller pans, buckets, and trim cups. The inventive coating is also taught as being useful in paint brushes, knives, rollers, pads, sprayers, pumps, tubing, valves, sensors, eye or face protection, clothing and protection equipment worn by workers, application systems, robotic application systems, application facilities, masking and shielding materials and devices, and similar equipment. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150315355 | HDPE-Based Buffer Tubes with Improved Excess Fiber Length in Fiber Optic Cables - A composition comprising a blend of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and a nucleating component, with optional additives, in amounts effective to provide reduced shrinkage of the extruded composition and components made from the composition. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150330231 | EROSION PROTECTION SLEEVE - Described are articles, materials, and methods for protecting moving parts from degradation, such as protecting an airfoil or hydrofoil from erosion forces caused by air, sand, water, or wind. Described are foil-shaped erosion-resistant sleeves for protecting a foil. The sleeves may have a body with an outer surface, an inner surface, a thickness, a longitudinal dimension with a first end and a second end, and a dimension transverse to the longitudinal dimension, and the outer surface may include a shape-memory polymer or an elastomeric polymer with a materially continuous perimeter circumscribing the body around the transverse dimension, and an opening at the first end of the body adapted to receive the foil. Some erosion-resistant sleeves may be installed on a foil by inserting the foil into the sleeve through an opening in the sleeve, contracting the sleeve around the foil, and conforming the sleeve around the foil. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150337059 | Novel High Clarity Low Haze Compositions - A first embodiment which is a bimodal polymer having a weight fraction of a lower molecular weight (LMW) component ranging from about 0.25 to about 0.45, a weight fraction of a higher molecular weight (HMW) component ranging from about 0.55 to about 0.75 and a density of from about 0.931 g/cc to about 0.955 g/cc which when tested in accordance with ASTM D1003 using a 1 mil test specimen displays a haze characterized by equation: % Haze=2145−2216*Fraction | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150337126 | FLEXIBLE TUBING MATERIAL AND METHOD OF FORMING THE MATERIAL - A flexible tubing material includes a radiation crosslinked blend of a first elastomeric polymer including a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer, an ethylene vinyl acetate elastomer, a polylefin elastomer with a second elastomeric polymer including a polyolefin elastomer, a diene elastomer, or combination thereof, with the proviso that the first elastomeric polymer and the second elastomeric polymer are different. In an embodiment, a method of making a material includes providing the first elastomeric polymer, providing the second elastomeric polymer, blending the first elastomeric polymer and the second elastomeric polymer, extruding or injection molding the blend, and crosslinking the blend with radiation. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150337170 | Superhydrophobic Compositions And Coating Process For The Internal Surface Of Tubular Structures - A method for depositing a coating includes creating a vacuum within an interior volume of a tubular structure, wherein the tubular structure also includes an internal surface. Gas is supplied to the interior volume of the tubular structure, wherein the gas includes a plasma precursor in the gas phase. The tubular structure is biased relative to ground. Plasma having a density is formed and cyclically positioned along the length of the tubular structure. Positive ions of the plasma precursor gas are generated and are deposited on the internal surface forming a coating on the internal surface, wherein the coating exhibits a water contact angle of greater than 120°. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150344689 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYAMIDE COMPONENTS, AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION - Thermoplastic polyamide containing components, as well as compositions, articles of manufacture, and methods for their production and installation are provided. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150353717 | ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMER COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED PROCESSABILITY - The invention provides a composition comprising the following components: A) a first composition, wherein the first composition comprises a first ethylene-based polymer and a second ethylene-based polymer, and wherein the ratio of the “high load melt index (I21) of the first composition” to the “high load melt index (I21) of the first ethylene-based polymer” is greater than, or equal to, 40, and B) one or more azide compounds present in an amount greater than, or equal to, 50 ppm, based on the weight of the first composition. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150367545 | ZERO DRAFT MOLD - An article for use in an injection molding process is disclosed. The article is a sleeve which may be used to facilitate the removal of a molded part from a central core. The device eliminates the need for a draft angle which may be unsuitable for molded parts in certain applications. A method for injection molding is disclosed which uses this sleeve in the injection molding process. An article produced by this process is also disclosed. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160017136 | POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a composition comprising: a homopolymer of vinylidene fluoride (VDF) and at least one other fluorinated monomer copolymerizable with VDF, the weight proportion of said copolymer in the composition being between 10 to 35%; and a plasticisizer, the weight proportion of said plasticizer in the composition being between 1 to 5%. The invention also relates to a method for producing said composition and the use thereof for producing various items. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160032069 | Porous Articles Formed From Polyparaxylylene and Processes For Forming The Same - Polyparaxylylene (PPX) polymers that can be expanded into porous articles that have a node and fibril microstructure are provided. The fibrils contain PPX polymer chains oriented with the fibril axis. The PPX polymer may contain one or more comonomer. PPX polymer articles may be formed by applying PPX to a substrate by vapor deposition. The nominal thickness of the PPX polymer film is less than about 50 microns. The PPX polymer film may be removed from the substrate to form a free-standing PPX polymer film, which may then be stretched into a porous article. Alternatively, a PPX polymer article can be formed by lubricating PPX polymer powder, heating the lubricated powder, and calendering or ram extruding to produce a preform that can subsequently be stretched into a porous article. The heating and expansion temperatures are from about 80° C. to about 220° C. or from about 220° C. to about 290° C. or from about 290° C. to about 450° C. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160032101 | SILICONE RUBBER-BASED HARDENING RESIN COMPOSITION, MOLDED ARTICLE, AND MEDICAL TUBE - A silicone rubber-based hardening composition includes a linear organopolysiloxane having a vinyl group (A), an organohydrogen polysiloxane (B), and a silica filler (C) of which surface is treated with a silane coupling agent having a trimethylsilyl group. The linear organopolysiloxane having a vinyl group (A) includes a first linear organopolysiloxane having a vinyl group (A1), and a second linear organopolysiloxane having a vinyl group (A2). | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160046751 | POLYURETHANE-BASED POLYMER COMPOSITION - A polymer composition comprising at least one thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with a Vicat softening point (in accordance with ISO 306/A50) below 80° C. and from 5 to 95% by weight of at least one polymer obtainable via free-radical polymerization, based on the entirety of TPU and of the polymer obtainable via free-radical polymerization, where the polymer obtainable via free-radical polymerization has been bonded in the form of comb polymer, graft polymer, or copolymer to the TPU, is particularly suitable for injection-molding applications. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160046800 | RIGID IPVC PIPE RESIN COMPOSITION EXHIBITING EXCELLENT STRENGTH AND HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE RESISTANCE AND RIGID IPVC PIPE - Provided are: a rigid IPVC pipe resin composition, which exhibits excellent strength and hydrostatic pressure resistance, including a PVC resin having a K-value from 72 to 84; and a rigid IPVC pipe, which exhibits excellent strength and hydrostatic pressure resistance, manufactured by extrusion of the resin composition. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160060373 | AN ETHYLENE/ALPHA-OLEFIN INTERPOLYMER COMPOSITION - An ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer composition suitable for pipe applications prepared via solution polymerization process, and pipes made therefrom. The ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer composition suitable for pipe applications according to the present invention comprises greater than 80 percent by weight of units derived from ethylene and 20 percent or less by weight of units derived from one or more alpha olefin co-monomers, wherein said ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer has a density in the range of from 0.925 to 0.935 g/cm | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160060441 | MULTIMODAL POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITION FOR PIPE APPLICATIONS - A multimodal propylene copolymer composition suitable for moulding and pipe applications comprising a multimodal propylene copolymer (U). | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160060452 | COMPOSITION OF REINFORCED POLYALKYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - A composition comprises polyalkylene terephthalate and terpolymer of alkylene diol, isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid, and polyalkylene terephthalate reinforcing fiber. The composition may be used to form an article, alone or with other thermoplastic material, at lower processing temperature, with higher melt flowability. The article formed is characterized with lower warpage and improved mechanical properties. The article may be useful for automotive, electrical, household, construction, and industrial applications. A method of preparing such thermoplastic polyester is also disclosed. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160075172 | CYLINDRICAL PLASTIC BEADS FOR HEADPHONE WIRE - A cylindrical plastic bead is modified by cutting a permanent incision lengthwise through the plastic. It is then easy to slip the bead on and off a headphone wire. The beads are pre-cut, packaged, and sold in bags by the hundreds. With one bag, the owner of a headset can easily decorate her headphone wires in an endless variety of patterns. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160075865 | POLYPROPYLENE RANDOM COPOLYMER COMPOSITION FOR PIPE APPLICATIONS - A multimodal propylene copolymer composition suitable for pipe applications comprising a multimodal propylene copolymer (U) with at least one comonomer selected from alpha-olefins with 2 or 4 to 8 carbon atoms in a total amount of 4.0 to 10.0 mole-%, wherein the composition has a melt flow rate MFR | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160083540 | ARTICLES MADE FROM THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANES WITH CRYSTALLINE CHAIN ENDS - The present invention relates to articles made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions that have crystalline chain ends. The TPU compositions used to make the articles of the invention can provide reduced stickiness and/or tackiness, while maintaining other desirable physical properties, leading to significantly improved handling and processability. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160108150 | MULTI-METALLIC ZIEGLER-NATTA PROCATALYSTS AND CATAYSTS PREPARED THEREFROM FOR OLEFIN POLYMERIZATIONS - Novel catalyst compositions comprising three or more transition metals are effective in increasing catalyst efficiency, reducing polydispersity, and increasing uniformity in molecular weight distribution when used in olefin, and particularly, linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), polymerizations. The resulting polymers may be used to form differentiated products including, for example, films that may exhibit improved optical and mechanical properties. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160108174 | POLYAMIDES COMPRISING ME-BHT, COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SUCH A POLYAMIDE, SHAPED ARTICLES COMPRISING SUCH A POLYAMIDE OR SUCH A COMPOSITION - The invention concerns a polymer, chosen from polyamide, polyimide and polyamideimide, obtained through polymerisation of at least one or several alkyl-BHT diamine chosen from methyl-bis hexamethylene triamine, ethyl-bis hexamethylene triamine, n-propyl-bis hexamethylene triamine and/or i-propyl-bis hexamethylene triamine, and one or several polycarboxylic acid, chosen from aliphatic polycarboxylic acids, aryl polycarboxylic acids, alkylaryl polycarboxylic acids and arylalkyi polycarboxylic acids, said polymer comprising a minimum amount of alkyl-BHT diamine of 1 mol % relative to the total mole amount of diamine monomers comprised in the polymer, a composition comprising such a polyamide, a shaped article comprising such a composition or such a polyamide, a powder comprising particles comprising such a polyamide and a method of obtaining a shaped article comprising such a polyamide. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160108556 | UHMWPE FIBER - The invention relates to a creep optimized gel-spun fiber comprising a polyethylene fiber body obtained by spinning an UHMWPE comprising alkyl branches (AB) and having an elongational stress (ES), and a ratio (I) of at least 0.2, wherein a stabilizer is present inside the fiber body, characterized in that the amount of said stabilizer is between 0.05 and 10 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the amount of the PE forming said fiber body. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160115264 | Polymers with Improved Processability for Pipe Applications - A crosslinked metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene copolymer having a higher molecular weight (HMW) component and lower molecular weight (LMW) component wherein the HMW component is present in an amount of from about 10 wt. % to about 30 wt. % and wherein the LMW component is present in an amount of from about 70 wt. % to about 90 wt. %. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160137810 | NUCLEATING COMPOSITION AND THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITION COMPRISING SUCH NUCLEATING COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a nucleating composition comprising: (a) a first nucleating agent, which comprises a cyclic dicarboxylate salt compound; and (b) a second nucleating agent, which comprises talc, wherein the cyclic dicarboxylate salt compound has the formula (I). | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160145428 | PROPYLENE RANDOM COPOLYMER COMPOSITION FOR PIPE APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160152761 | POLYURETHANE BASED ON RENEWABLE RAW MATERIALS | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160158988 | THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER TUBING AND METHOD TO MAKE AND USE SAME - A thermoplastic elastomer tube can include a thermoplastic elastomer component disposed within a matrix. In an embodiment, the thermoplastic elastomer component is disposed within the matrix in a thermoplastic elastomer phase having a number of domains. At least approximately 50% of the domains of the thermoplastic elastomer component have an aspect ratio of no greater than approximately 1.5. In a particular embodiment, the thermoplastic elastomer tube comprises at least approximately 20 wt % of the thermoplastic elastomer component and no greater than approximately 50 wt % of a polyolefin component. In some embodiments, the thermoplastic elastomer component includes styrene. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160160019 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITION - A process for producing a thermoplastic resin composition in which the continuous phase comprises an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) and a polyamide resin (B) and the dispersed phase comprises an acid-modified polyolefin elastomer (C), the process being characterized by comprising: step (I) in which an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) and an acid-modified polyolefin elastomer (C) are kneaded to form a mixture in which the acid-modified polyolefin elastomer (C) has been dispersed in the ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer (A); step (II) in which a polyamide resin (B) is subsequently added to the mixture obtained in step (I), and the resultant mixture is further kneaded; and step (III) in which a terminal-blocking agent (D) for the polyamide resin (B) is subsequently added to the mixture obtained in step (II) in an amount of 0.1-5 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the polyamide resin (B), and the resultant mixture is melt-kneaded at a temperature not lower than the melting point of the polyamide resin (B). | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160160077 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS PRODUCED FROM MATERIALS HAVING MULTIPLE MECHANISMS OF HARDENING - A three dimensional object includes (a) a light polymerized first component; and (b) a second solidified component different from the first component. The object is preferably of a polymer blend formed from the first component and the second component, with the polymer blend as an interpenetrating polymer network, a semi-interpenetrating polymer network, or a sequential interpenetrating polymer network. In some preferred embodiments, the second component does not contain a cationic polymerization photoinitiator. In some preferred embodiments, the three dimensional object is produced by the process of continuous liquid interface production. | 06-09-2016 |
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| 20160177044 | Flexible Polymeric Material with Shape Retention Properties | 06-23-2016 |
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