СОСТАВ СМЕСИ ПОЛИМЕРОВ С ВЫСОКИМИ БАРЬЕРНЫМИ СВОЙСТВАМИ

Изобретение относится к многослойной ёмкости для транспортировки опасных веществ. Ёмкость содержит: первый слой, представляющий собой внутренний слой, выполненный из полиэтилена высокой плотности (HDPE); барьерный слой, представляющий собой промежуточный слой, расположенный между первым слоем и вторым слоем, выполненный из смеси полимеров, содержащий от 78 до 92 мас.% гомополимера этилена, представляющего собой полиэтилен высокой плотности, от 3 до 10 мас.% гомополимера полиамида, от 5 до 10 мас.% привитого малеиновым ангидридом полиэтилена (MAgPE) и от 0 до 2 мас.% снимающего статическое электричество соединения к общему весу состава смеси полимеров, необязательно, в комбинации с подходящими добавками; и второй слой, представляющий собой наружный слой, содержащий HDPE. Технический результат заявленного изобретения заключается в получении многослойной ёмкости с высоким сопротивлением ударной нагрузке и обладающей улучшенными барьерными свойствами. 8 з.п. ф-лы, 2 пр.

ПОЛИМЕРИЗОВАННЫЕ МАСЛА И СПОСОБЫ ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к полимеризованным маслам и к способам полимеризации масел и их смешиванию с асфальтом для улучшения характеристик природного асфальта и/или дорожных покрытий, содержащих произведенный из вторичного сырья и старый битумный материал. Предложено полимеризованное биовозобновляемое масло, полученное из исходного масляного материала, представляющего собой растительное масло, с содержанием олигомеров от 2 мас.% до 80 мас.%, с коэффициентом полидисперсности в диапазоне от 1,30 до 2,20 и содержанием серы в диапазоне от 0,001 мас.% до 8 мас.% Также предложены модифицированный асфальт, обновитель для использования в асфальте, способ полимеризации биовозобновляемого масла, а также способы введения полимеризованного биовозобновляемого масла в асфальтовое покрытие, кровельные материалы и материалы для нанесения покрытий. Технический результат – улучшение характеристик асфальта, включающее расширение приемлемого температурного интервала (UTI) асфальта, обновление старого асфальта ...

ЭЛАСТОМЕРНЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ И ИХ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ В ИЗДЕЛИЯХ

Изобретение относится к термопластичным эластомерным композициям, которые обладают воздухонепроницаемостью. Причем динамически вулканизированный расплав содержит по меньший мере один эластомер, содержащий звенья, образованные из изобутилена, по меньшей мере одну термопластичную смолу и от 2 до 30 ЧПК функционализированного ангидридом олигомера, привитого к термопластичной смоле. Эластомер находится в расплаве в виде фазы вулканизированных или частично вулканизированных частиц небольшого размера, диспергированной в непрерывной фазе термопластичной смолы. При этом термопластичная смола или смесь термопластичных смол обладает относительной вязкостью в диапазоне от 3,9 до 2,9, рассчитанной в соответствии со стандартом ASTM D2857, а расплав в основном не содержит каких-либо сульфонамидов. Композиция по настоящему изобретению обладает очень низким коэффициентом непроницаемости, находящимся в диапазоне значений, необходимом для воздухонепроницаемого материал, который можно использовать для изготовления ...

АМОРТИЗАТОР

Изобретение раскрывает амортизатор, содержащий полимерную композицию на основе олефина, получаемую путем смешивания олефиновой смолы, полиамидной смолы и модифицированного эластомера, при этом: полимерная композиция на основе олефина имеет дисперсионную среду, содержащую олефиновую смолу, и дисперсную фазу на основе полиамидной смолы, диспергируемую в дисперсионной среде; дисперсная фаза на основе полиамидной смолы имеет структуру, в которой модифицированный эластомер содержится в матричной фазе, содержащей полиамидную смолу; олефиновая смола представляет собой полипропиленовую смолу; полиамидная смола представляет собой нейлон 11; модифицированный эластомер представляет собой модифицированный малеиновым ангидридом сополимер бутена и этилена; когда общее количество олефиновой смолы, полиамидной смолы и модифицированного эластомера составляет 100% по массе, содержание олефиновой смолы составляет 30 мас.% или более, но 55 мас.% или менее, содержание полиамидной смолы составляет 25 мас.% или ...

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ГЕТЕРОФАЗНЫХ ПОЛИМЕРНЫХ КОМПОЗИЦИЙ

Изобретение относится к способу модификации гетерофазной полимерной композиции. Способ модификации гетерофазной полимерной композиции заключается в том, что обеспечивают компатибилизирующий агент и гетерофазную полимерную композицию. Компатибилизирующий агент представляет собой органическое соединение, содержащее две или более функциональные группы, способные реагировать со свободным радикалом в реакциях радикального присоединения. Гетерофазная полимерная композиция содержит фазу пропиленового полимера и фазу этиленового полимера. Гетерофазная полимерная композиция имеет среднечисленную длину последовательности этиленовых звеньев, составляющую 3 или более. Далее смешивают компатибилизирующий агент и гетерофазную полимерную композицию. В фазе пропиленового полимера и фазе этиленового полимера происходит образование свободных радикалов. В результате по меньшей мере часть компатибилизирующего агента реагирует со свободными радикалами как в фазе пропиленового полимера, так и в фазе этиленового ...

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ НА ОСНОВЕ ТЕРМОПЛАСТИЧЕСКОЙ СМОЛЫ, СПОСОБ ЕЕ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ, И ОТФОРМОВАННОЕ ТЕЛО

Изобретение относится к композиции на основе термопластической смолы и формованному изделию, полученному из нее. Композиция получена смешиванием полиолефиновой смолы, полиамидной смолы и агента, улучшающего совместимость. Причем композиция имеет первую фазу (F1), которая имеет матричную фазу (F11), состоящую из полиамидной смолы, и дисперсную фазу (F12), состоящую из агента, улучшающего совместимость, и/или продукта его реакции и, диспергированную в матричной фазе (F11), а также вторую фазу (F2), состоящую из полиолефиновой смолы и находящуюся между первыми фазами (F1). Кроме того, первая фаза (F1) представляет собой разветвленную фазу, содержащую участки ответвлений. Полученная композиция проявляет высокую механическую прочность. 2 н. и 5 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил., 3 табл., 33 пр.

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ ПОЛИПРОПИЛЕНА, АРМИРОВАННОГО ВОЛОКНАМИ С ВЫСОКОЙ ТЕКУЧЕСТЬЮ

... 1. Композиция, армированная волокнами, содержащая(a) гетерофазный сополимер пропилена (НЕСО),(b) гомополимер пропилена (Н-РР1) и/или сополимер пропилена (С-РР1), и(c) волокна (F) со средним диаметром 12,0 µм или менее,где(i) сополимер пропилена (С-РР1) содержит не более чем 2,0 масс. % C-Cα-олефинов, иных чем пропилен,(ii) гомополимер пропилена (Н-РР1) и сополимер пропилена (С-РР1) имеют скорость течения расплава MFR(230°C), измеренную согласно ISO 1133, по меньшей мере 50 г/10 минут, и(iii) композиция, армированная волокнами имеет скорость течения расплава MFR(230°C), измеренную согласно ISO 1133, по меньшей мере 10 г/10 минут.2. Композиция, армированная волокнами, по п. 1, где гетерофазный сополимер пропилена (НЕСО) содержит полипропиленовую матрицу (М-РР), предпочтительно полипропиленовая матрица (М-РР) представляет гомополимер пропилена (Н-РР2), в котором диспергирован эластомерный сополимер (Е1), содержащий единицы, полученные из- пропилена и- этилена и/или C-Cα-олефина.3. Композиция ...

КОМПОЗИЦИИ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ ПОЛИКАРБОНАТ

Изобретение относится к композициям смесей, содержащих поликарбонат. Композиция содержит смесь полимеров, включающих: a) от 40 до 98 мас.% одного или более карбонатных полимеров; b) от 0,1 до 10 мас.% одного или более агентов для улучшения совместимости между одним или более карбонатных полимеров и одним или более олефиновых эластомеров; и с) от 0,1 до 10 мас.% одного или более олефиновых эластомеров, причем указанный олефиновый эластомер представляет собой сополимер, включающий два или более α-олефинов, и имеет кристалличность менее 30%. При этом общая концентрация одного или более α-олефинов в олефиновом эластомере составляет от 95 до 100 мас.% относительно общей массы олефинового эластомера. Технический результат заключается в получении композиций, обладающих хорошей химической стойкостью по отношению к среднецепочечным триглицеридам (СЦТ) и/или отличным от указанных текучим средам. 25 з.п. ф-лы, 1 табл., 6 пр.

ЭЛАСТОМЕРНЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ И ИХ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ В ИЗДЕЛИЯХ

... 1. Динамически вулканизированный расплав, применимый в изделии в качестве воздухонепроницаемого слоя, включающий:a) по меньший мере один эластомер, содержащий изобутилен;b) по меньшей мере одну термопластичную смолу иc) от 2 до 30 ЧПК функционализированного ангидридом олигомера, привитого к термопластичной смоле, количество указано в пересчете на количество эластомера, содержащего изобутилен,где расплав в основном не содержит сульфонамиды и где эластомер находится в виде фазы вулканизированных или частично вулканизированных частиц небольшого размера, диспергированной в непрерывной фазе термопластичной смолы.2. Расплав по п. 1, в котором олигомер выбран из группы, включающей алкильный, арильный и алкенильный олигомеры, и обладает молекулярной массой от 500 до 2500.3. Расплав по п. 1 или 2, в котором ангидридной функциональной группой является функциональная группа янтарного ангидрида или малеинового ангидрида.4. Расплав по п. 1 или 2, в котором функционализированным ангидридом олигомером ...

Polyolefin-Zusammensetzung und deren Verwendung.

Zusammensetzung enthaltend ein Polymer eines ungesättigten Kohlenwasserstoffs, ein Stärke-Derivat und ein Ethylen-Butylacrylat-Copolymer

Thermoplastische Zusammensetzung und Verfahren zu deren Herstellung.

LAMINARE PRODUKTE AUS MISCHUNGEN EINES POLYOLEFINS MIT ETHYLEN/VINYLALKOHOL-COPOLYMEREN

Cycloolefinpolymerzusammensetzungen, Formkörper und deren Verwendung

Beschrieben werden Zusammensetzungen enthaltend A) Cyclolefinpolymer mit einer Glasübergangstemperatur von mindestens 140°C, B) von ein oder mehreren alpha-Olefinen abgeleitetes Polymer, das gegebenenfalls weiterer von mindestens einem Alkandien und/oder von mindestens einem vinylaromatischen Monomeren abgeleitete Struktureinheiten aufweist, und C) eine ausgewählte Polyolefinkomponente als Phasenvermittler. Diese Zusammensetzungen zeichnen sich durch ausgezeichnete mechanische Eigenschaften und insbesondere durch eine hohe Wärmeformbeständigkeit aus. Die Zusammensetzungen lassen sich zur Herstellung von sterilisierbaren Formkörpern einsetzen, welche in der Medizintechnik eingesetzt werden können.

Graft copolymers and blends thereof with polyolefins

A novel graft copolymer capable of imparting to a polyolefin when blended therewith a good balance of tensile modulus, sag resistance and melt viscosity, is a polyolefin trunk having a, preferably relatively high weight-average molecular weight, methacrylate polymer chain grafted thereto. The graft copolymer is formed by dissolving a non-polar polyolefin in an inert hydrocarbon solvent, and, while stirring the mixture, adding methacrylate monomer together with initiator to produce a constant, low concentration of radicals, and covalently graft a polymer chain, preferably of relatively high molecular weight, to the polyolefin backbone. The graft copolymer can be separated from the solvent, by volatilizing the solvent, for example in a devolatilizing extruder, and pelletised or extruded or otherwise shaped into a desired shape such as a sheet, tube or the like. This graft copolymer can be blended with a polyolefin matrix to improve its physical properties in the melt, upon cooling, and in ...

Use of polymers comprising two segments as polymer additives

A two-segment polymer material and use of the two-segment polymer material as a polymer additive or in a mixture comprising a polymer and the two-segment polymer material wherein the two-segment polymer material has the following structure: Wherein R and R1 are the same or different and each independently is alkyl or aryl group, X is H or C1-C20 alkyl group which may be branched or linear and wherein the aromatic ring substituent joined to polymer B is positioned meta or para to the aromatic ring substituent joined to polymer A, and wherein polymer A is a non-polar polymer, such as, for example it comprises a chain of ethylenically structural units, optionally copolymerised with 1-alkene co-monomers higher than ethylene, formed by metallocene catalysis. Polymer B, such as, for example it is derived from one or more alpha, beta-unsaturated monomers selected from styrene, (meth) acrylate and dienes and vinyl/fumarate/itaconate esters, maleic anhydride and derivatives thereof, and is formed ...

COMPOSITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE PROCESSING OF POLYMER COMPOSITE MATERIALS

UNTER VERWENDUNG EINES MULTIFUNKTIONELLEN MITTELS HERGESTELLTE KOMPATIBILISIERTE POLYMERMISCHUNGEN

FUNKTIONALISIERTE PROPYLENE POLYMERS CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS AND THESE CONTAINING COMPOSITE MATERIALS

IMPACTTOUGH-MODIFIED PP CONNECTIONS

Holz-Kunststoff-Verbundwerkstoff

Es wird ein Holz-Kunststoff-Verbundwerkstoff für miteinander vernagelbare Strukturbauteile von Transportpaletten, mit einer mittels eines Triebmittels geschäumten Matrix, Holzmehlfasern und einem Haftvermittler, beschrieben. Um einen derartigen Holz-Kunststoff-Verbundwerkstoff zu schaffen, der eine kosteneffiziente Fertigung von Transportpaletten in holzähnlicher Optik ermöglicht und dabei zumindest hinsichtlich Gewicht und mechanischen Festigkeitseigenschaften einen zuverlässigen Ersatz zu den bislang verwendeten Weichholzwerkstoffen darstellt, wird vorgeschlagen, dass die ein langkettenverzweigtes Polyolefin umfassende Matrix einen Massenanteil von 30 - 95 %, die Holzmehlfasern einen Massenanteil von 5 - 50% und der Haftvermittler einen Massenanteil von bis zu 10% am Holz-Kunststoff-Verbundwerkstoff aufweisen, wobei die Verbundwerkstoffdichte unter 0,3 g / cm³ beträgt.

UNTER VERWENDUNG EINES MULTIFUNKTIONELLEN MITTELS HERGESTELLTE KOMPATIBILISIERTE POLYMERMISCHUNGEN

GRAFTING COPOLYMERS AND MIXTURES THE SAME WITH POLYOLEFINS

INTERLACED COMPOSITIONS FROM SILANE MODIFIED POLYOLEFINS AND POLYPROPYLENE

LONG-FIBER-REINFORCED POLYOLEFIN PLASTIC STRUCTURE AND FROM IT MANUFACTURED MOLDED ARTICLES

THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITIONS WITH HIGH DIMENSIONAL STABILITY

PAINTED POLYMERS OF ARTICLES WITH IMPROVED CHARACTERISTICS

POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED IMPACT STRENGTH

GRAFT COPOLYMERS AND BLENDS THEREOF WITH POLYOLEFINS

LAMINAR ARTICLES MADE FROM MIXTURES OF A POLYOLEFIN AND ETHYLENE/VINYL ALCOHOL COPOLYMERS

Nanocomposite composition having super barrier property and article using the same

Compatibilizing agent based on polyolefin with polyamide grafts and mixtures comprising same

Polyolefin composition comprising thermoplastic starch

The invention relates to a polyolefin composition comprising polyolefin, amphipathic polymer compatibiliser, iron palmitate, and thermoplastic starch and/or its constituent components.

Compatibilized blends of non-polar thermoplastic elastomers and polar thermoplastic polymers

Graft copolymer of functionalized polypropylene polymer and novolak polymer

A polymer composition comprising a mixture of a crystalline or semi-crystalline polyolefin and a polymer based on vinyl-aromatic and dicarboxylic acid anhydride monomer units and a compatibiliser

COMPATIBILIZED BLENDS OF BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS WITH IMPROVED RHEOLOGY

This invention relates to a blend of biodegradable polymers comprising: (A) about 5% to about 95% by weight of at least one flexible biodegradable polymer (A) having a glass transition less than about 0~C, (B) about 5% to about 95% by weight of at least one rigid biodegradable polymer (B) having a glass transition greater than about 10 ~C, and (C) about 0.25 to about 10 weight% of at least one compatibilizer (C), said percentages being based on the total weight of the polymer blend; where the polymer blend has a higher zero shear melt viscosity than polymers (A) and (B) separately.

HOLLOW PROFILE COMPRISING AN IMPROVED POLYOLEFIN WOOD FIBER COMPOSITE

An improved composite structural member comprising a complex profile structural member, made of a composite comprising a polypropylene polymer and a wood fiber. The material is useful in conventional construction applications. The complex profile, in the form of an extruded thermoplastic composite member can be used in residential and commercial structures as described. Preferably, the structural member is used in the manufacture of the fenestration components such as windows and doors. Such linear members are designed with specifically configured cross sectional shapes to form structural elements in the fenestration units. Structural elements must possess sufficient strength, thermal stability and weatherability to permit the manufacture of a structurally sound window unit that can be easily installed into a rough opening but can maintain its attractive appearance and structural integrity over the life of the window unit often twenty years or more. The structural member comprises a hollow ...

LOW TEMPERATURE LAMELLAR ARTICLE STRETCHING

TITLE LOW TEMPERATURE LAMELLAR ARTICLE STRETCHING A laminar article of a base polyolefin, a condensation polymer incompatible with the base polyolefin and an alkylcarboxyl-substituted polyolefin is stretched 2 to 6 times its dimensions above a temperature at which a significant portion of the crystals of the base polyolefin have melted and below a temperature at which all of the crystals have melted.

RESIN COMPOSITION AND MULTI-LAYER STRUCTURES

A resin composition comprising 1 to 99 wt% of a modified ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (C) which is obtained by reacting an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) with a monovalent epoxy compound (B) having a molecular weight of 500 or below and which has an ethylene content of 5 to 55 mole % and contains specific structural units (I) in an amount of 0.3 to 40 mole % and 1 to 99 wt% of a thermoplastic resin (T1) other than the copolymer (C); and multi-layer structures produced by laminating the above resin composition with a thermoplastic resin (T2). The invention provides a resin composition excellent in barrier properties, transparency, stretchability, flexibility, flexing resistance, and interlaminar adhesion; and various articles molded from the composition.

USE OF POLYMERS COMPRISING TWO SEGMENTS AS POLYMER ADDITIVES

Materials having structure (1), wherein R and R1 may be the same or different and each independently represents an alkyl or aryl group, X may be hydrogen or a C1 to C20 alkyl group which may be branched or linear and wherein the aromatic ring substituent joined to polymer B is positioned meta or para to the aromatic ring substituent joined to polymer A and, wherein polymer A is a non-polar polymer formed by metallocene catalysis and polymer B is a polymer formed by radical catalysis of a polar monomer are used as polymer additives particularly to improve the compatibility of mixtures of polymers.

IMPACT-MODIFIED INJECTION-MOLDED POLYAMIDE

An impact-modified polyamide composition comprising from 5 wt% to 85 wt% of polyamide polymer; from 10 wt% to 60 wt% glass fiber; from 3 wt% to 30 wt% of an impact modifier; and a melt stabilizer at a concentration less than 5 wt%; wherein the weight ratio of the impact modifier to the melt stabilizer ranges from 1.0:1 to 100:1; and wherein the polyamide composition demonstrates an un-notched Charpy impact energy loss at 23 C that is greater than 80 kJ/m2 and a tensile strength greater than 135 MPa.

METHODS OF IMPROVING ADHESION OF NON-DI-(2-ETHYLHEXYL)PHTHALATE POLYVINYL CHLORIDE TO AN ACRYLIC- OR ABS-BASED POLYMER

The present disclosure provides methods of improving adhesion of a non-di-(2- ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to an acrylic-based polymer or an ABS-based polymer. Such methods may comprise blending the acrylic-based polymer or ABS-based polymer with an impact modifier so that a rubber content in the acrylic-based polymer or ABS-based polymer is greater than 12% (w/w). Also provided are components of a device (e.g., a medical device) made by the disclosed methods.

BLENDING LIGNIN WITH THERMOPLASTICS AND A COUPLING AGENT OR COMPATIBILIZER

A composition is provided in one example embodiment and includes a modified lignin, a thermoplastic, and a compatibilizer. The modified lignin may be between about 5% to about 50% by weight of the composition. Also, the modified lignin may be a Hydroxypropyl Lignin (HPL). In an example, the thermoplastic can include a High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). In another example, the thermoplastic can include a Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE). In yet another example, the thermoplastic can include a Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE). The compatibilizer may be a Maleic Anhydride grafted Polyethylene Blend (MAh-g-PE).

POLYOLEFIN BASED FILMS WITH IMPROVED WATER VAPOR TRANSMISSION RATES

The present invention provides a film suitable for applications requiring high water vapor transmission rates. The film comprises a polyolefin polymer together with from 1 to 30 percent by weight of the film of a hydrophilic polymer and from 30 to 75 percent by weight of the film of a filler having a hydrophilic surface functionality.

FLAME RETARDANT THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION OF POLYCARBONATE AND POLYPROPYLENE

A composition comprising (A) at least one bisphenol-A polycarbonate resin, (B) at least one polypropylene, preferably a high crystallinity polypropylene, (C) at least one compatibilizer comprising an amine functionalized elastomeric polymer, (D) at least one organic phosphate flame retardant, preferably an organic phosphate that is liquid at room temperature, and, optionally, (E) one or more additives. These compositions are useful in the manufacture of wire insulation coatings of less than 0.2 mm with good scrape abrasion resistance.

FLOOR COVERING COMPOSITION CONTAINING RENEWABLE POLYMER

A composition is described that includes at least one polyolefin, at least one thermoplastic bio-resin derived from starch or soy or both, and at least one compatibilizer having at least one polyolefin and at least one polar group. Surface coverings and floor coverings, such as laminated floor coverings, having the composition, are also described.

THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITIONS

There is provided a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises 99 to I % by weight of a propylene polymer (I), 1 to 99 % by weight of a vinyl polymer (II), 0.1 to 100 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the aforesaid resins (I) + (II), of a multi-phase structure thermoplastic resin (III) which is a graft copolymer comprising 5 to 95 % by weight of a propylene polymer and 95 to 5 % by weight of a vinyl polymer or copolymer obtained from at least one kind of vinyl monomer, either of both the components being formed with a dispersion phase having a particle diameter of 0.001 to 10 .mu. m.

PLASTIC ARTICLES WITH COMPATIBILIZED BARRIER RESIN

This invention provides an improved adhesive layer for multi-layer films and bottles, the adhesive layer being a graft copolymer of a polyolefin backbone with a methyl methacrylate graft. The graft copolymer sufficiently improves the compatibility between barrier resins and polyolefins to permit the production of monolithic or single layer bottles comprised of a blend of those three components. The resultant products have improved physical properties while retaining acceptable permeability to gases.

PROCESS FOR MAKING MULTIPHASE POLYMERIC FILM HAVING A LAMINAR STRUCTURE WITH CONTROLLED PERMEABILITY AND/OR CONTROLLED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

POLYPROLYLENE RESIN COMPOSITIONS AND INTERIOR AUTOMOTIVE TRIM PARTS

A polypropylene resin composition is disclosed which comprises (a) 50-80 % by weight of a specific polypropylene/ethylene-propylene copolymer composition, (b) 5-40 % by weight of a specific ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer rubber, (c) 1-10 % by weight of a specific hydrogenated diene block copolymer, and (d) 10-30 % by weight of talc, wherein the polypropylene component of the component (a) has a melt flow rate of 100-1,000 g/10 min and a Cf value (cross fractionation ratio) of not more than 0.5. The resin composition has excellent flowability and can impart excellent rigidity, high-temperature rigidity and impact resistance, and well-balanced combination thereof to the molded articles.

POLYOLEFINS CONTAINING A POLYMER BLEND

The invention relates to mixtures containing the following: 1) 5 to 95 parts by weight of at least one polymer selected from the group of aliphatic or partially aromatic polyesters, thermoplastic aliphatic or partially aromatic polyester urethanes, aliphatic or aliphatic-aromatic polyester carbonates, aliphatic or partially aromatic polyester amides and/or polyether ester amides; 2) 5 to 70 parts by weight polyolefins; 3) 0 to 25 parts by weight modified polyolefins and 4) 0 to 80 parts by weight fillers and reinforcing agents.

MIXTURE OF POLYMERS, WHICH IS MADE IN COMPATIBILITY, PREPARED WITH THE USE OF POLYFUNCTIONAL AGENT

biokompozit or biomaterial with skinned/shelukhoi sunflower seeds

ARTICLE WITH COATING

FIBER-REINFORCED POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITION

FIBER-REINFORCED POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITION

BIOCOMPOSITE AND/OR BIOMATERIAL WITH SUNFLOWER SEED SHELLS/HUSKS

Fragrant flame-retardant antibacterial composite plastic packaging material

LOW DENSITY CARBON FIBERS FILLED MATERIALS

Resin composition

Weather-proof heat-radiating paint for lamp and preparation method thereof

METHOD FOR INCREASING POLYMER COMPATIBILITY

L'invention concerne un procédé pour augmenter la compatibilité entre au moins deux polymères, comprenant : (a) la sélection d'au moins deux polymères (A) et (B) immiscibles, dont l'un au moins ne porte pas de groupe associatif à base d'hétérocycle azoté, (b) la modification du polymère (A) et/ou du polymère (B) pour obtenir un mélange de polymères (Pi) issus des polymères (A) et (B) et portant chacun des groupes associatifs à base d'hétérocycle azoté, lesdits groupes associatifs étant présents en quantité suffisante pour que les polymères (Pi) soient plus compatibles entre eux que les polymères (A) et (B) . Elle concerne également la composition de polymères susceptible d'être obtenue suivant ce procédé.

STARCH-BASED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING A FUNCTIONALIZED PROPYLENE COPOLYMER

PRODUCT DILUENT COMPRISING BISOXAZOLIDINE, A CATALYST AND A POLYISOCYANATE, AND USES THEREOF

BENZOXAZINE RESINS

MATERIAL OF LAMINAR PACKING FOR PACKING OF VOLATILE COMPOSITIONS I CONTEND SOLVENT

COMPOSITION, PROCESS TO PREPARE A COMPOSITION, FIBER, CONFORMED ARTICLE, FILM, AND, USE OF AN ACRYLIC POLYMER ADDITIVE

artigo compósito lignocelulósico, e, método para formar um artigo

composições poliméricas

corpo moldado e seu método de produção

composição polimérica

PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF AT LEAST PARTIALLY NEUTRALIZED CHLOROSULFONATED POLYOLEFIN ELASTOMERS IN OIL

An oil concentrate comprising oil and one or more at least partially neutralized chlorosulfonated polyolefin elastomers containing 0.5 50 weight percent chlorine and 0.25 to 5 weight percent sulfur is disclosed.

FLAME RETARDANT SHAPED ARTICLES

A shaped article is disclosed. The article includes a polymer composition that includes an olefinic polymer, a polar polymer, and a third polymer. The third polymer is a graft or block copolymer having first and second polymer portions. The first polymer portion is compatible with the olefinic polymer and the second polymer portion is compatible with the polar polymer. The polymer composition has a limiting oxygen index of at least about 25.

COMPATIBILIZING AGENT BASED ON POLYOLEFIN WITH POLYAMIDE GRAFTS AND MIXTURES COMPRISING SAME

The invention concerns a compatibilizing agent consisting of a basic polyolefin chain and polyamide grafts wherein: the grafts are bound to the basic chain by the radicals of a difunctional monomer (A) having a first function acting as activator in the polymerisation of lactams and a second unsaturated function, or capable of reacting with a reactive site of the basic polyolefin chain; the radicals of the unsaturated monomer (A) are fixed on the basic chain by grafting from its double bond or by reaction of its second function with a reactive site of the basic polyolefin chain. The invention also concerns a method for preparing said compatibilizing agents which consists, after preparing the basic chain containing the monomer having an activating function, in adding the lactam precursor of the grafts, a catalyst and heating to obtain anionic polymerisation of the lactam which develops from the activating function; then in optionally separating the compatibilizing agent and the polyamide ...

POLYAMIDE COMPOSITION INCLUDING HOLLOW GLASS MICROSPHERES AND ARTICLES AND METHODS RELATING TO THE SAME

The composition can include a polyamide, hollow glass microspheres having amino groups on at least a portion of their surfaces, and an impact modifier comprising at least one of polyolefin units or polydiene units and at least one of carboxylic acid or carboxylic acid anhydride functional groups. The composition can include a matrix of a polyamide modified with an impact modifier comprising at least one of polyolefin units or polydiene units and hollow glass microspheres dispersed in the matrix. At least some of the impact modifier and the polyamide share at least one of an amide bond, an imide bond, or a carboxyl-amine non-covalent bond, and at least some of the hollow glass microspheres and the matrix share at least one of an amide bond, an imide bond, or a carboxyl-amine noncovalent bond. The impact modifier is present in an amount of at least about 5 weight percent. 1. A composition comprising:a polyamide;hollow glass microspheres having amino groups on at least a portion of their surfaces; andan impact modifier comprising at least one of polyolefin or polydiene units and at least one of carboxylic acid or carboxylic acid anhydride functional groups, wherein the impact modifier is present in an amount of at least about 5 weight percent, based on the total weight of the composition.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the impact modifier is a maleic anhydride-modified impact modifier.3. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a compatibilizer.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the compatibilizer is a maleic anhydride-modified polyolefin-polyacrylate copolymer.5. A composition comprising:a matrix comprising a polyamide modified with an impact modifier comprising at least one of polyolefin or polydiene units, wherein at least some of the impact modifier and the polyamide share at least one of an amide bond, an imide bond, or a carboxyl-amine noncovalent bond; andhollow glass microspheres dispersed in the matrix, wherein at least some of the hollow ...

LASER TRANSPARENT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF LASER WELDING

Laser transparent compositions that may be black in color. The laser transparent compositions may include a matrix material that includes a polypropylene, a dye system that includes one, and optionally two or more, polar organic compounds, a plurality of glass fibers, and a UV stabilizer. Methods of laser welding, which may include irradiating a laser absorbing composition that contacts a laser transparent composition at an interface. 1. A laser transparent composition having a black color , the laser transparent composition comprising:a matrix material comprising a polypropylene;a dye system, wherein the dye system is (i) dispersed in the matrix material, and (ii) present at an amount of about 0.05% to about 0.5%, by weight, based on the weight of the laser transparent composition;a compatibilizer, wherein the compatibilizer is (i) dispersed in the matrix material, and (ii) present at an amount of about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight, based on the weight of the laser transparent composition;a plurality of glass fibers, wherein the plurality of glass fibers is (i) dispersed in the matrix material, and (ii) present at an amount of about 1% to about 40%, by weight, based on the weight of the laser transparent composition; anda UV stabilizer, wherein the UV stabilizer is (i) dispersed in the matrix material, and (ii) present at an amount of about 0.1% to about 2%, by weight, based on the weight of the laser transparent composition;wherein the laser transparent composition has a laser transparency of at least 50%.2. The laser transparent composition of claim 1 , wherein the laser transparent composition has a laser transparency of at least 65%.3. The laser transparent composition of claim 1 , wherein the dye system comprises two or more polar organic compounds.4. The laser transparent composition of claim 3 , wherein the two or more polar organic compounds of the dye system comprise a red dye and a green dye claim 3 , and wherein the red dye and the green dye are present ...

Polymeric compositions for medical packaging and devices

Multiple component polymer compositions for fabrication into articles. In particular, polymeric compositions comprising a heat resistant polymer; a radio frequency ("RF") susceptible polymer; a compatibilizing polymer; the composition having physical properties within the range a<40,000 psi; b>=70%; c<30%; d>1.0; e<0.1%; f<0.1%; g>=0.05; h<=60%; i=0; wherein: a is the mechanical modulus of the composition measured according to ASTM D-882; b is the percent recovery in length of the composition after an initial 20% deformation; c is the optical haze of the composition being 9 mils in thickness according to ASTM D-1003; d is the loss tangent of the composition at 1 Hz measured at melt processing temperatures; e is the elemental halogen content by weight of the composition; f is the low molecular weight water soluble fraction of the composition; g is the dielectric loss between 1 and 60 MHz and over temperatures of 25° to 250° C. of the composition; h sample creep measured at 121° C. for a ...

Platable engineered polyolefin alloys

This invention relates to polyolefin alloys that are receptive to metal plating. These compositions also have enhanced properties and are easily processed into articles by various molding methods. The blends of the invention preferably include polyolefin homopolymers or copolymers, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymers, and a blend of at least one styrene monoolefin copolymer and at least one styrene diolefin copolymer. These blends have excellent platability and superior physical properties including enhanced rigidity, toughness, and dimensional stability.

Composites of grafted olefin polymers and cellulose fibers

Composites are disclosed of discontinuous cellulose fibers mixed with a methylol phenolic modified polyolefin and a bonding agent. Treated fibers are also disclosed, which are treated to reduce fiber-to-fiber interaction so as to facilitate mixing into composites.

COMPOSITE COATED SUBSTRATES AND MOLDABLE COMPOSITE MATERIALS

A moldable composite material contains flakes of composite material, i.e., flakes of polymeric matrix materials having fibers embedded therein. An improved substrate is provided by providing a substrate and applying a coating onto the substrate, the coating containing the flakes of composite material. A first construction member can be secured to a second construction member by applying the coating onto an attachment region of the first construction member, and applying a fastener onto the first construction member in the coated attachment region to secure the first construction member to the second construction member.

Polyolefin-based elastomer modified polyethylene terephthalate blends with enhanced notched impact strength

A thermoplastic polymer blend having improved impact performance includes from about 50 wt % to about 98 wt % polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a polymeric toughening agent and a compatibilizer. The compatibilizer is a functionalized polyolefin, a thermoplastic copolymer or a thermoplastic terpolymers. The ratio of wt % compatibilizer to wt % polymeric toughening agent, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic polymer blend, is from about 0.1 to about 0.4.

Cross-copolymer, and resin composition

The problem can be solved by a cross-copolymer produced by a polymerization process comprising a coordination polymerization step and a crossing step, wherein the coordination polymerization step comprises copolymerizing an ethylene monomer, a specific olefin monomer and an aromatic polyene together using a single site coordination polymerization catalyst to synthesize an ethylene-olefin-aromatic polyene copolymer that meets a specific requirement, and the crossing step comprises carrying out a polymerization in the co-presence of the ethylene-olefin-aromatic polyene copolymer and an aromatic vinyl compound monomer using an anionic polymerization initiator or a radical polymerization initiator.

NATURAL RUBBER BASED ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE THERMOPLASTIC VULCANISATES AND THE DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

The various embodiments of the present invention disclose an peroxide-vulcanised TPVs based on Hevea Brasiliensis natural rubber, polypropylene and solid sulfonic acid doped polyaniline [PAni.DBSA] with useful electrical conductivities (up to about 2.1+0.2 S/cm] can be produced by using an internal mixer. The peroxide-vulcanised TPVs exhibit useful physical properties and also possess a reasonable good electromagnetic interferences shielding effectiveness. These peroxide-vulcanised TPVs could be recycled up to 4 times without significant loss of their EMI SE, electrical and physical properties. As a result, they have good potential to be used for manufacturing any EMI shielding products, such as EMI shielding seals and gaskets.

POLYESTER SHEET

A polyester sheet including a polyester (A), a 4-methyl-1-pentene polymer (B) having a specific heat of fusion and a meso diad fraction (m) of 98.5 to 100%, and a compatibilizing agent (C), wherein content proportions of the (A), (B), and (C) are 60 to 98.9 parts by mass for (A), 1 to 25 parts by mass for (B), and 0.1 to 15 parts by mass for (C), when a total content of (A), (B), and (C) is set as 100 parts by mass, and wherein (B) satisfies the requirements (a) to (d) described herein. 1. A polyester sheet comprising a polyester (A) , a 4-methyl-1-pentene polymer (B) , and a compatibilizing agent (C) , wherein content proportions of the (A) , (B) , and (C) are 60 to 98.9 parts by mass for (A) , 1 to 25 parts by mass for (B) , and 0.1 to 15 parts by mass for (C) , when a total content of (A) , (B) , and (C) is set as 100 parts by mass , and wherein the (B) satisfies the following requirements (a) to (d):(a) an amount of a constitutional unit derived from 4-methyl-1-pentene is 100 to 90% by mol and a total amount of constitutional units derived from at least one α-olefin selected from ethylene and α-olefins having 3 to 20 carbon atoms (except for 4-methyl-1-pentene) is 0 to 10% by mol; (1) ΔHm≥0.5×Tm−76', '(2) Melting point Tm: 200 to 260° C.;, '(b) a heat of fusion ΔHm (units: J/g) and a melting point Tm (units: ° C.) measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) satisfy the following requirements (1) and (2)(c) a melt flow rate (MFR) measured under conditions of 260° C. and a 5 kg load in conformity to ASTM D1238 is 0.1 to 500 g/10 min; and{'sup': '13', '(d) a meso diad fraction (m) measured by C-NMR is 98.5 to 100%.'}2. The polyester sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the (B) satisfies at least one of the following requirements (e) and (f):(e) a Vicat softening temperature measured at a rate of temperature increase of 50° C./hr at a test load of 10 N in a silicone oil in conformity to ASTM D1525 is 145 to 220° C.; and(f) an amount of a decane-soluble ...

MULTIMODAL RANDOM HETEROPHASIC POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITION

The present invention provides a soft multimodal random heterophasic polypropylene composition (m-Raheco) with improved stiffness and impact behaviour while maintaining optical properties. The multimodal random heterophasic polypropylene composition (m-Raheco) is suitable as material for injection moulding, e.g. for thin walled injection moulded articles. The present invention also describes specific propylene random copolymers as modifiers or compatibilizers in polyolefins and their according use. 2. The multimodal random heterophasic polypropylene composition (m-Raheco) according to claim 1 , which is characterised by at least three glass transition temperatures Tg1 claim 1 , Tg2 and Tg3 claim 1 , wherein eitherat least two of said glass transition temperatures are below 0° C. and/orat least three glass transition temperatures are below +10° C., and/orthe difference between the two lowest glass transition temperatures is at least 10 K or more.3. The multimodal random heterophasic polypropylene composition (m-Raheco) according to wherein the second propylene random copolymer (P2) is characterised bya comonomer content of 4.0-15.0 wt.-% and10.0-30.0 wt.-% of a fraction soluble in cold xylene (XCS).5. The multimodal random heterophasic polypropylene composition (m-Raheco) according to claim 1 , comprising70.0-94.0 wt.-% of a first propylene random copolymer (P1) and1.0-15.0 wt.-% of a second propylene random copolymer (P2) being different from the first propylene random copolymer (P1), and5.0-20.0 wt.-% of an elastomeric propylene copolymer (E).6. The multimodal random heterophasic polypropylene composition (m-Raheco) according to claim 1 ,wherein the multimodal random heterophasic polypropylene composition (m-Raheco) is produced by mixing a first heterophasic propylene copolymer (Heco 1) and second heterophasic propylene copolymer (Heco 2),wherein the first heterophasic propylene copolymer (Heco 1) comprises a first propylene random copolymer (P1) as a first matrix ...

COPOLYMER FOR POLYMER BLEND COMPATIBILIZER AND RESIN COMPOSITION

An object of the present invention is to provide a copolymer for a compatibilizer capable of increasing impact resistance strength, heat resistance and toughness without lowering fluidity. The copolymer for a compatibilizer contains polyamide resin and at least one resin selected from ABS resin, SAN resin, ASA resin, AES resin. A resin composition comprising 0.5 to 11 mass % of copolymer (A) for a polymer blend compatibilizer, 25 to 60 mass % of polyamide resin(B), and 29 to 74.5 mass % of resin (C) is formed. The resin (C) is at least one resin selected from ABS resin, SAN resin, ASA resin, and AES resin. The copolymer (A) for a polymer blend compatibilizer has 30 to 60 mass % of a maleimide-based monomer unit, 35 to 69 mass % of a styrene-based monomer unit, 1 to 5 mass % of unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride monomer unit, and has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 60,000 to 125,000. 1. A copolymer (A) for a polymer blend compatibilizer having 30 to 60 mass % of a maleimide-based monomer unit , 35 to 69 mass % of a styrene-based monomer unit , and 1 to 5 mass % of an unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride monomer unit , and having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 60 ,000 to 125 ,000.2. The copolymer (A) for a polymer blend compatibilizer of claim 1 , wherein the glass transition temperature is 170 to 200° C.3. A resin composition comprising 0.5 to 11 mass % of the copolymer (A) for a polymer blend compatibilizer of claim 1 , 25 to 60 mass % of a polyamide resin(B) claim 1 , and 29 to 74.5 mass % of a resin (C) claim 1 , wherein the resin (C) is at least one resin selected from ABS resin claim 1 , SAN resin claim 1 , ASA resin claim 1 , and AES resin claim 1 , and a total of the (A) claim 1 , (B) claim 1 , (C) is 100 mass %.4. The resin composition of claim 3 , wherein a content of a rubbery polymer contained in the resin (C) is 10 to 45 mass % in the resin composition.5. A molded article obtained by molding the resin composition of .6. An automotive ...

TOUGHENED POLYOLEFIN AND BIOCARBON BASED LIGHT-WEIGHT BIOCOMPOSITES AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

Toughened polyolefins and methods used to produce toughened polyolefins in presence of a bio-filler. These materials can substitute traditional thermoplastic polyolefins known as TPOs or mineral filled TPOs. Exemplary compositions include a phase based on α-olefin elastomers and the use of biobased fillers. The bio-based filler used, can be a material rich in elemental carbon content. The use of additives is of regular usage for these compositions as they may be related to coupling agents, UV absorbers, light stabilizers, antioxidants, and so forth. These composition offer a remarkable lower density compared to traditional TPOs compositions altogether with bio-based value-performance addition. 1. A thermoplastic polyolefin composition comprising a polypropylene (PP) , an α-olefin copolymer , and biocarbon.2. The thermoplastic polyolefin composition of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic polyolefin composition further comprises one or more compatibilizing agents.3. The thermoplastic polyolefin composition of further comprising by weight percent:(a) 40-70% of the polypropylene,(b) 1-40% of the α-olefin copolymer,(c) 10-40% of the biocarbon, and(d) up to 10% of the one or more compatibilizing agents.4. The thermoplastic polyolefin composition of claim 2 , wherein the thermoplastic polyolefin comprises by weigh percent:(a) about 38-68% wt. of the polypropylene,(b) about 1-40% wt. of the α-olefin copolymer,(c), up to about 20% wt. of the biocarbon, and(d) up to about 10% wt. of the one or more compatibilizing agents.5. The thermoplastic polyolefin composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin composition further comprises a β nucleating agent.6. The thermoplastic polyolefin composition of claim 1 , wherein up to 2% by weight of PP is replaced by a β nucleating agent.7. The thermoplastic polyolefin composition of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic polyolefin composition further comprises one or more of carbon fibers claim 1 , glass fibers claim 1 , peroxide claim 1 , a ...

HIGH WELD LINE STRENGTH POLYETHYLENE/POLYCARBONATE ALLOY AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

The present invention discloses a high weld line strength polyethylene/polycarbonate alloy, including the following components in parts by weight: 5 parts to 40 parts of a polyethylene; 40 parts to 85 parts of a polycarbonate; and 1 part to 15 parts of an ethylene copolymer compatibilizer. The high weld line strength polyethylene/polycarbonate alloy has the advantages of high weld line strength, a good melt index and a good thermal aging resistance.

FIBER REINFORCED POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITIONS

The present invention is directed to granules comprising a fiber reinforced composition (C), said composition comprising a propylene polymer (PP), an elastomeric ethylene copolymer (E) and short fibers (SF). Further, the present invention is directed to an article comprising said fiber reinforced composition (C).

RESIN COMPOSITION AND MULTI-LAYER STRUCTURES

STYRENE/ANHYDRIDE POLYMERIC MATERIAL AND GRAFT HAVING ENHANCED PROPERTIES

POLYMER BLENDS WITH CONTROLLED MORPHOLOGIES

Thermoplastic polymer blend compositions that include a thermoplastic matrix resin phase that is substantially free of cross-linking and a dispersed, silane-grafted elastomer phase are prepared by a multi-step process that begins with melt mixing a thermoplastic resin and an elastomer that have similar viscosities at temperatures used for melt mixing. A catalyst that promotes silane cross-linking, branching or both is preferably, but not necessarily, added to the melt mixed phases either while they are in a melt state or after they been recovered in a solid state. The melt mixed phases and the optional catalyst are then subjected to moisture, either before or after the melt mixed phases are converted to a shaped article, to effect branching and cross-linking within domains of the dispersed elastomer phase. The cross-linking and branching build elastomer molecular weight and stabilize dispersed domain shapes. The elastomer phase may contain a non-elastomeric polymer. A second, non-grafted ...

Film comprising a polyolefin central layer and two external layers of a polyamide/polyolefin alloy

An imaging member, such as a negative-working printing plate, can be prepared using a hydrophilic heat-sensitive imaging layer comprised of a hydrophilic heat-sensitive, crosslinked vinyl polymer containing recurring organoonium groups. The imaging member can also include a photothermal conversion material such as carbon black or an infrared radiation absorbing dye. The heat-sensitive polymer has recurring units containing an organoammonium, organophosphonium or organosulfonium group that reacts to provide increased oleophilicity (ink receptivity) in response to heat. Heat is preferably generated by laser irradiation in the IR region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The heat-sensitive polymer is considered "switchable" in response to heat. The imaging member can be used in printing methods without the usual wet processing steps.

Polymeric blends for slit film applications and methods of making the same

Films and processes of forming the same are described herein. The processes generally include providing a propylene-based polymer; contacting the propylene-based polymer with polylactic acid in the presence of a modifier to form a polymeric blend, wherein the modifier is selected from epoxy-functionalized polyolefins, maleic anhydride modified polyolefins, ethylene-methacrylate copolymers, styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene (SIBS) polymers, and combinations thereof; forming the polymeric blend into a film; and monoaxially orienting the film.

Recycled building material and method thereof

The present invention provides a recycled building material such as roof/Geo membrane that comprises (i) a polyolefin, (ii) a polymer containing a carboxyl group or a hydroxyl group, and (iii) a compatabilizer for the components (i) and (ii) which contains an epoxy group or an anhydride group. The present invention also provides a method of recycling building material as well as an article of manufacture such as a TPO membrane using the recycled building material. The TPO membrane has gained better physical properties such as consistent product quality, tensile strength, tear strength, wind resistance, and avoidance of tedious screening processes, among others.

Benzoxazine Resins

A curable polymer composition containing: (A) a thermoset benzoxazine resin precursor component; (B) optionally, an arylsulphone-containing benzoxazine component, and (C) a polyarylsulphone thermoplastic toughening agent, wherein in the absence of component (B), component (C) contains one or more benzoxazine pendant-and/or end-groups.

POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION COMPRISING HOLLOW GLASS MICROSPHERES

The invention relates to a composition that includes a polyolefin, hollow glass microspheres, a polar semicrystalline thermoplastic additive, and at least one of an impact modifier or a compatibilizer. Articles made from the composition, a method of making such an article by melt processing the composition, and the use of the composition are also disclosed. 1. A composition comprising a polyolefin , hollow glass microspheres , a polar semicrystalline thermoplastic additive , and at least one of an impact modifier or a compatibilizer.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hollow glass microspheres are present in a range from 0.2% to 49% by weight claim 1 , the polar semicrystalline thermoplastic additive is present in a range from 0.5% to 49.3% by weight claim 1 , the impact modifier is present in a range from 0% to 49.3% by weight claim 1 , and the compatibilizer is present in a range from 0% to 20% by weight claim 1 , based on the total weight of the composition.3. A masterbatch composition for combining with a polyolefin claim 1 , wherein the masterbatch comprises hollow glass microspheres and a polar semicrystalline thermoplastic additive.4. The masterbatch composition of claim 3 , further comprising a polyolefin.5. The masterbatch composition of claim 3 , further comprising at least one of an impact modifier or a compatibilizer.6. The masterbatch composition of claim 3 , wherein the hollow glass microspheres are present in a range from 20% to 60% by weight and the polar semicrystalline thermoplastic additive is present in a range from 1% to 80% by weight.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin comprises at least one of polypropylene or polyethylene.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polar semicrystalline thermoplastic additive is polyamide claim 1 , a vinyl polymer claim 1 , a polyester claim 1 , a polyketone claim 1 , a polyetherketone claim 1 , a polyetheretherketone claim 1 , a polyarylene sulfide or a combination thereof.9. The ...

Coating compositions

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

BIORENEWABLE BLENDS OF POLYLACTIDE AND ACRYLATED EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL COMPATIBILIZED BY A POLYLACTIDE STAR POLYMER

Biorenewable additives or modifiers can be used for improving the performance of biorenewable thermoplastics. Modified natural oils, unmodified natural oils, and compatibilizers, as well as mixtures thereof, can be used in combination with a biorenewable thermoplastic such as polylactide (PLA) in order to produce an improved thermoplastic. Modified natural oils include acrylated epoxidized soybean oil (AESO), unmodified natural oils include unmodified soybean oil (SYBO), and the compatibilizers may be star polymer compatibilizers. The improved thermoplastic may have improved tensile properties with little plasticization. 1. A biorenewable additive composition for use in improving the performance of biorenewable thermoplastics , comprising:an additive selected from the group consisting of a modified natural oil, a blend of a modified natural oil and an unmodified natural oil, and a blend of a modified natural oil, an unmodified natural oil and a compatibilizer.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the modified natural oil is acrylated epoxidized soybean oil (AESO) claim 1 , the unmodified natural oil is soybean oil (SYBO) claim 1 , and the compatibilizer is a star polymer compatibilizer.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the additive is a 50/50 blend of acrylated epoxidized soybean oil (AESO) and soybean oil.4. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the additive is a 25/25/50 blend of acrylated epoxidized soybean oil (AESO) claim 2 , soybean oil (SYBO) claim 2 , and a star polymer compatibilizer.6. A modified biorenewable thermoplastic having improved performance claim 2 , comprising:a biorenewable thermoplastic; andan additive selected from the group consisting of a modified natural oil, a blend of a modified natural oil and an unmodified natural oil, and a blend of a modified natural oil, an unmodified natural oil and a compatibilizer,wherein the biorenewable oil is dispersed within the thermoplastic.7. The modified biorenewable thermoplastic of claim 6 , ...

Flame Resistant and Hydrolysis Resistant Polyester Composition and Connectors Made Therefrom

Halogen-free, flame resistant and hydrolysis resistant polymer compositions are disclosed. The polymer composition contains a thermoplastic polymer, such as polybutylene terephthalate. The thermoplastic polymer is combined with a flame retardant that can include a phosphinate, a phosphite, and a nitrogen-containing synergist. In addition, the composition can contain various hydrolysis resistant components. For instance, the polyester polymer incorporated into the composition can have a relatively low amount of carboxyl end groups. In addition, the composition can contain reinforcing fibers that are coated with a hydrolysis resistant agent. The composition can also contain an organometallic compatibilizer.

Polyolefin compatibilizer composition for compounding to improve stiffness and impact balance

This disclosure provides for compatibilizer compositions that are useful in compounding polypropylenes and ethylene elastomeric copolymers for injection molding applications. The compatibilizer includes a combination of: Component A of polypropylene homopolymers or polypropylene copolymers containing small amounts of ethylene; and Component B of propylene bipolymers with ethylene and/or other α-olefin comonomers, the bipolymer having a relatively high proportion of propylene moieties, for example, 50-75% propylene. Compared to known or conventional compatibilizer formulations, the bipolymer Component B is relatively propylene rich and generally can be used in the injection molding composition in lower concentrations.

FOAMED PRODUCT

Provided is a foamed product having excellent cold insulting effect as a heat insulating material or the like for cold insulation of a cold insulation container. The foamed product includes a paper pellet of 50.0 to 70.0% by mass, a polypropylene resin group of 22.0 to 34.0% by mass, a low density polyethylene resin of 3.0 to 20.0% by mass, and a compatibilizing agent of 0.6 to 2.0% by mass of the polypropylene resin and the polyethylene resin. The paper pellet is formed by mixing fine paper powder of 30.0 to 50.0% by mass having a particle diameter of 30 to 200 μm and hydrophilic macromolecule of 50.0 to 70.0% by mass. The polypropylene resin group is composed of foamable polypropylene resin of 5.0 to 11.0% by mass and other polypropylene resin of 17 to 23% by mass. 1. A foamed product comprising:paper pellet of 50.0 to 70.0% by mass which is a mixture of tine paper powder and hydrophilic macromolecule;polypropylene resin group of 22.0 to 34.0% by mass composed of foamable polypropylene resin and other polypropylene resin;low density polyethylene resin of 3.0 to 20.0% by mass; andcompatibilizing agent of the polypropylene resin and the polyethylene resin, the compatibilizing agent being 0.6 to 2.0% by mass,wherein the paper pellet is formed by mixing the fine paper powder of 30.0 to 50.0% by mass having a particle diameter of 30 to 200 μm and the hydrophilic macromolecule of 50.0 to 70.0% by mass, andwherein the polypropylene resin group is composed of the foamable polypropylene resin of 5.0 to 11,0% by mass and said other polypropylene resin of 17 to 23% by mass.2. The foamed product according to claim 1 , whereinthe paper pellet is 53.9 to 68.0% by mass,the polypropylene resin group is composed of the foamable polypropylene resin of 6.0 to 10.5% by mass and said other polypropylene resin of 17.9 to 22.0% by mass, and a total of the foamable polypropylene resin and said other polypropylene resin is 26.4 to 30.5% by mass, andthe low density polyethylene resin is 4. ...

BIOCARBON AND NYLON BASED HYBRID CARBONACEOUS BIOCOMPOSITES AND METHODS OF MAKING THOSE AND USING THEREOF

A polymer blend comprising polyamide, polypropylene (PP) and at least one of poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and a multi-phase compatibilizer comprising PA11-co-PP-maleic anhydride (MA). The polymer blend can be reinforced with hybrid fillers including biocarbon, glass fiber, carbon fiber and nano-clay to create composites useful in the creation of products of manufacture such as auto parts. 1. A polymer blend comprising polyamide (PA) , polypropylene (PP) and at least one of poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and a multi-phase compatibilizer comprising PA11-co-PP-maleic anhydride (MA).2. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the PA is PA 6 claim 1 , PA 6 claim 1 ,6 or PA 6 claim 1 ,10.3. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the polymer blend includes from about 60 to about 85% by weight of the PA claim 1 , up to about 20 wt. % of the PLA and up to about 20 wt. % of the PP.4. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the polymer blend comprises PA claim 1 , PP claim 1 , PLA and an additive selected from a compatibilizing agent claim 1 , a chain extender claim 1 , or both a compatibilizing agent and a chain extender.5. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the polymer blend comprises PA claim 1 , PP claim 1 , PLA and about 7.5% wt. or less of a compatibilizing agent.6. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the polymer blend comprises PA claim 1 , PP and the multi-phase compatibilizer comprising PA11-co-PP-maleic anhydride (MA).7. The polymer blend of claim 6 , wherein the polymer blend further comprises no more than 10% wt. of the PLA.8. The polymer blend of claim 5 , wherein the compatibilizing agent is a maleated polyolefin or epoxidized natural rubber.9. The polymer blend of claim 8 , wherein the maleated polyolefin is maleated polypropylene (MAPP) claim 8 , maleated polyethylene (MAPE) claim 8 , or a mixture of MAPP and MAPE.10. The polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the polymer blend further includes about 7.5% wt. or less of a chain extender.11. The polymer blend of claim 1 , ...

Composite Masterbatch Granules Containing Reprocessed Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Derived from Recycled Pet Bottles, Method for Making the Same, and Use of the Same in Foamed Shoe Material

Disclosed herein are composite masterbatch granules containing reprocessed PET derived from recycled PET bottles, a method for making the same, and a use of the same in a foamed shoe material. Recycled PET is melted and mixed with EVA and a compatibilizer until they form a new polymer alloy through chemical modification, and the polymer alloy is processed with a high-torque extruder to produce the composite masterbatch granules. The composite masterbatch granules can be further mixed with EVA and a thermoplastic elastic material in order to make a shoe material by a foaming and molding process. The disclosure is intended to contribute to the recycling and reuse of waste PET so as to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, protect the environment, and lower the demand for virgin PET polymer materials and hence for petrochemical materials in general. 1. Composite masterbatch granules containing reprocessed PET (polyethylene terephthalate) derived from recycled PET bottles , comprising:recycled PET (r-PET) obtained by processing recycled PET bottles;an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer; anda compatibilizer;wherein based on a total weight of the composite masterbatch granules taken as 100 wt %, the r-PET accounts for 25˜65 wt %, the EVA copolymer 30˜70 wt %, and the compatibilizer 2˜10 wt %.2. The composite masterbatch granules containing reprocessed PET derived from recycled PET bottles as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the r-PET has an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of 0.6˜1.0 dL/g.3. The composite masterbatch granules containing reprocessed PET derived from recycled PET bottles as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the EVA copolymer has a vinyl acetate (VA) content of 8˜40 wt % and has a melt mass flow rate (MFR) of 1˜10 g/10 min at 190° C. under a load of 2.16 kg.4cis. The composite masterbatch granules containing reprocessed PET derived from recycled PET bottles as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the compatibilizer is selected from the group consisting of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) ...

POLYMERIC COMPOSITION

Polymeric fibres, their use in, for example, cementitious construction materials, and methods of making the polymeric fibres and materials comprising same including, for example, cementitious construction materials. 1. A polymeric fibre comprising a recycled polymer blend and a compatabilizer for the polymer blend , wherein the compatabilizer comprises an inorganic particulate and surface treatment agent on a surface of the inorganic particulate , and wherein the polymeric fibre is suitable for use:(i) in a cementitious construction material; or(ii) in a thermoset resin; or(iii) in or as a geosynthetic material; or(iv) in or as a landscaping fabric; or(v) in or as a roofing underlay; or(vi) in or as an automotive covering or floor carpet; or(vii) in or as backing material for a floor covering or carpet; or(viii) in furniture; or(ix) in or as an article requiring a deadfold, twist retention, or memoryless capability.2. A polymeric fibre according to claim 1 , further comprising virgin polymer.3. A polymer fibre according to claim 1 , wherein all of the polymer in the polymeric fibre is recycled polymer.4. A polymeric fibre according to claim 1 , wherein the recycled polymer blend comprises or is derived from post-consumer polymer waste.5. A polymeric fibre according to claim 1 , wherein the recycled polymer blend comprises polyethylene claim 1 , HDPE claim 1 , or polypropylene.6. A polymeric fibre according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic particulate material is a calcium carbonate.7. A polymeric fibre according to claim 1 , wherein the polymers of the recycled and optional virgin polymer are coupled to the inorganic particulate via the surface treatment agent on a surface of the inorganic particulate.8. A polymeric fibre according to claim 1 , wherein the surface treatment agent comprises a first compound including a terminating propanoic group or ethylenic group with one or two adjacent carbon groups.9. A polymeric fibre according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND MOLDED BODY

The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a thermoplastic resin composition which exhibits excellent rigidity, while having excellent impact strength characteristics; and a method for producing the thermoplastic resin composition. This thermoplastic resin composition, wherein a polyolefin resin contains a polyamide resin that is dispersed therein, is characterized in that: the thermoplastic resin composition is obtained by melting and kneading a polyolefin resin and a mixed resin that is obtained by melting and kneading a polyamide resin and a compatibilizer; and the compatibilizer is a modified elastomer that is obtained by providing an elastomer (such as an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer or a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer) with a reactive group that is reactive with the polyamide resin. The present invention also relates to a thermoplastic resin composition which is obtained by melting and kneading from 1% by mass to 80% by mass (inclusive) of a plant-derived polyamide resin such as polyamide 11, from 5% by mass to 75% by mass (inclusive) of a polyolefin resin and from 1% by mass to 30% by mass (inclusive) of a compatibilizer that is an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer that is modified with an acid. 110.-. (canceled)11. A plant-derived polyamide resin-containing thermoplastic resin composition that is obtained by molten blending a polyamide resin , a polyolefin resin that does not comprise a reactive group that reacts with the polyamide resin , and a compatibilizer , wherein the polyamide resin is at least one plant-derived polyamide resin selected from the group consisting of polyamide 11 , polyamide 610 , polyamide 614 , polyamide 1010 , and polyamide 10T ,the content of the polyamide resin is from 1% to 80% by mass based on 100% by mass of the total of the polyamide resin, the polyolefin resin, and the compatibilizer,the content of the polyolefin resin is from 5% to 75% by mass based on 100% by mass of the total of the polyamide ...

POLYMERIZED OILS & METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Described herein is a polymerized biorenewable, petroleum based, previously modified, or functionalized oil, comprising a polymeric distribution having about 2 to about 80 wt % oligomer content, a polydispersity index ranging from about 1.0 to about 5.0, and sulfur content ranging from 0.001 wt % to about 8 wt %. Methods of manufacturing the polymerized oil as well as its incorporation into asphalt paving, roofing, and coating applications are also described. 1. A polymerized petroleum based oil comprising:(a) a polymeric distribution having about 2 to about 80 wt % oligomer content;(b) a polydispersity index ranging from about 1.0 to about 5.0; and(c) sulfur content ranging from 0.001 wt % to about 8 wt %.2. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric distribution has about 15 to about 60 wt % oligomer content.3. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , wherein the polydispersity index ranges from about 1.30 to about 2.20.4. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , wherein the sulfur content is less than about 6 wt %.5. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , wherein the sulfur content is less than about 4 wt %.6. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , wherein the sulfur content is less than about 2 wt %.7. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , having a flash point ranging from about 100° C. to about 400° C.8. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , having a flash point ranging from about 200° C. to about 350° C.9. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , having a flash point ranging from about 245° C. to about 275° C.10. A modified asphalt comprising the polymerized petroleum based oil of .11. A modified asphalt for use in compositions for paving roads comprising the polymerized petroleum based oil of .12. A modified asphalt for use in compositions for roofing materials comprising the polymerized petroleum based oil of .13. A rejuvenator for use in asphalt comprising the ...

High-barrier polymer blend compositions

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

PROCESS TO MODIFY BITUMEN

Provided herein is an asphalt composition comprising or produced from asphalt, a solution of ethylene copolymer dissolved in flux oil or liquid plasticizer, and optionally a sulfur source or acid, wherein the ethylene copolymer comprises repeat units derived from ethylene and from an epoxy-containing comonomer. Further provided are processes for making the solution of ethylene copolymer in flux oil or liquid plasticizer and the asphalt composition comprising or produced from this solution. 1. A polymer solution comprising 20 to 95 wt % of an ethylene copolymer or terpolymer comprising repeat units derived from ethylene and from an epoxy-containing comonomer , 80 to 5 wt % of a flux oil or a liquid plasticizer , and optionally 10 to 30 wt % of one or more non-reactive polymers , wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the solution.2. The polymer solution of claim 1 , wherein the ethylene copolymer or terpolymer comprises repeat units derived from one or more of glycidyl acrylate claim 1 , glycidyl methacrylate claim 1 , glycidyl butyl acrylate claim 1 , and glycidyl vinyl ether.3. The polymer solution of claim 1 , wherein the ethylene terpolymer is an ethylene vinyl acetate glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer or a copolymer of ethylene claim 1 , n-butyl acrylate claim 1 , and glycidyl methacrylate.4. The polymer solution of claim 1 , wherein the one or more non-reactive polymers are selected from the group consisting of styrene-butadiene copolymers and copolymers of ethylene with alkyl (meth)acrylates.5. The polymer solution of claim 1 , wherein the flux oil comprises one or more of an aromatic oil claim 1 , a paraffinic oil claim 1 , a mineral oil claim 1 , a vegetable oil claim 1 , and a shortening; and wherein the liquid plasticizer comprises one or more of a dicarboxylic ester-based plasticizer claim 1 , a tricarboxylic ester-based plasticizer claim 1 , an acetic acid ester of a monoglyceride claim 1 , a trimellitate claim 1 , an adipate ...

HIGH WELD LINE STRENGTH POLYPROPYLENE/POLYCARBONATE ALLOY AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

The present invention discloses a high weld line strength polypropylene/polycarbonate alloy, including the following components in parts by weight: 5 parts to 40 parts of a polypropylene; 40 parts to 85 parts of a polycarbonate; and 1 part to 15 parts of an ethylene copolymer compatibilizer. The high weld line strength polypropylene/polycarbonate alloy has high weld line strength, a good melt index and an excellent chemical resistance. 1. A high weld line strength polypropylene/polycarbonate alloy , comprising the following components in parts by weight: 5 parts to 40 parts of a polypropylene , 40 parts to 85 parts of a polycarbonate , and 1 part to 15 parts of an ethylene copolymer compatibilizer.2. The high weld line strength polypropylene/polycarbonate alloy according to claim 1 , wherein the polypropylene is selected from at least one of a copolymerized polypropylene and a homopolymerized polypropylene.3. The high weld line strength polypropylene/polycarbonate alloy according to claim 1 , wherein the ethylene copolymer compatibilizer is selected from at least one of an ethylene copolymer of acrylic acid claim 1 , an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer claim 1 , a styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer claim 1 , a styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene copolymer claim 1 , and a styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene copolymer; the ethylene copolymer of acrylic acid is selected from at least one of an ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer claim 1 , an ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymer claim 1 , and an ethylene-butyl acrylate copolymer.4. The high weld line strength polypropylene/polycarbonate alloy according to claim 3 , wherein the ethylene copolymer compatibilizer is selected from the ethylene copolymer of acrylic acid.5. The high weld line strength polypropylene/polycarbonate alloy according to claim 1 , wherein the ethylene copolymer compatibilizer is selected from an ethylene copolymer compatibilizer containing a reactive active group claim 1 , wherein an ethylene copolymer ...

RESIN COMPOSITION AND RESIN MOLDED BODY

A resin composition contains cellulose acetate (A) having a degree of substitution of about 2.1 or more and about 2.6 or less, a plasticizer (B), a polyhydroxyalkanoate (C), and an olefin-(meth)acrylate copolymer (D). 1. A resin composition comprising:cellulose acetate (A) having a degree of substitution of about 2.1 or more and about 2.6 or less;a plasticizer (B);a polyhydroxyalkanoate (C); andan olefin-(meth)acrylate copolymer (D).2. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the plasticizer (B) is at least one selected from the group consisting of an adipic acid ester-containing compound and a polyether ester compound.4. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polyhydroxyalkanoate (C) is a copolymer of 3-hydroxybutyrate and 3-hydroxyhexanoate.5. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the olefin-(meth)acrylate copolymer (D) is an ethylene-alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymer.6. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the olefin-(meth)acrylate copolymer (D) is an ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymer.7. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the resin composition comprises about 5 parts by mass or more and about 23 parts by mass or less of the plasticizer (B) relative to 100 parts by mass of the cellulose acetate (A).8. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the resin composition comprises about 0.5 parts by mass or more and about 10 parts by mass or less of the polyhydroxyalkanoate (C) relative to 100 parts by mass of the cellulose acetate (A).9. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the resin composition comprises about 1 part by mass or more and about 7.5 parts by mass or less of the polyhydroxyalkanoate (C) relative to 100 parts by mass of the cellulose acetate (A).10. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the resin composition comprises about 0.5 parts by mass or more and about 13 parts by mass or less of the olefin-(meth)acrylate copolymer (D) relative to 100 ...

Scratch resistant polymer composition

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

DIELECTRIC CROSS-LINKED FLUOROPOLYMER

A polymer composition of cross-linked fluoropolymers is provided, that is generated using a fluoropolymer compatibilizer. The cross-linked fluoropolymers have excellent mechanical and dielectric characteristics at high temperatures, making them useful for such applications as insulation for automotive communications cables and PCB laminates. 1. A polymer composition comprising:(a) perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA);(b) a copolymer of PFA and polyether imide (PEI); and(c) bisoxazoline2. The polymer composition of claim 1 , further comprising (d) tetravinyl-terminated polyimide (PI-tetravinyl).3. The polymer composition of claim 1 , comprising between about 65% and 75% PFA claim 1 , between about 15% and 25% PFA-PEI copolymer claim 1 , and between about 0.1% and 3% bisoxazoline.4. The polymer composition of claim 1 , further comprising at least 1% polyimide-maleimide.5. The polymer composition of claim 1 , further comprising PEI.6. The polymer composition of claim 1 , further comprising amine-functionalized silica.7. The polymer composition of claim 1 , further comprising Vinyl-functionalized silica.8. The polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition has a melt flow rate between about 75 and about 85 g/10 min.9. The polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition has a tensile modulus of greater than 140 MPa.10. The polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition has a tensile strength of greater than 25 MPa.11. The polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition has an elongation at break of at least 100%.12. The polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition has a flexural modulus of at least 700 MPa.13. The polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition has a storage modulus at 100° C. of at least 200 MPa.14. The polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition has a storage modulus at 160° C. of at least 150 MPa.15. The polymer composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition has a Shore D hardness of at ...

HIGH MODULUS DUCTILE THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITIONS HAVING TRANSPARENCY TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS

Thermoplastic compositions include: a) from about 5 wt % to about 30 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer component including polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate or a combination thereof; b) from about 10 wt % to about 55 wt % of a poly butylene terephthalate component; c) from about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt % of a polyester elastomer component; d) from 0 wt % to about 10 wt % of an acrylic impact modifier component; e) from 0 wt % to about 10 wt % of an ethylene/alkyl acrylate/glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer compatibilizer component; and f) from about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % of a ceramic fiber component. Articles formed from the thermoplastic compositions and methods of forming the articles are also described. 1. A thermoplastic composition comprising:a) from about 5 wt % to about 30 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer component comprising polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate or a combination thereof;b) from about 10 wt % to about 55 wt % of a polybutylene terephthalate component;c) from about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt % of a polyester elastomer component;d) from 0 wt % to about 10 wt % of an acrylic impact modifier component;e) from 0 wt % to about 10 wt % of an ethylene/alkyl acrylate/glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer compatibilizer component; andf) from about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % of a ceramic fiber component,whereinthe combined weight percent value of all components does not exceed 100 wt %, andall weight percent values are based on the total weight of the composition.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polycarbonate is a homopolymer comprising repeating units derived from bisphenol A claim 1 , a polycarbonate copolymer comprising repeating units derived from bisphenol A claim 1 , sebacic acid claim 1 , polysiloxane claim 1 , isophthalate terephthalate resorcinol (ITR) claim 1 , phosphate or a combination thereof.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the ceramic fiber component has a tensile modulus of at least 150 GPa.4. The ...

CROSS-COPOLYMER, AND RESIN COMPOSITION

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a cross-copolymer having excellent flexibility, heat resistance, cold resistance and mechanical properties. The present invention also addresses the problem of providing a resin composition which is prepared using the cross-copolymer, has excellent compatibility with polyolefin resins and aromatic resins, and has excellent flexibility, heat resistance and cold resistance. 1. A cross-copolymer produced by a polymerization process comprising a coordination polymerization step and a crossing step , wherein the coordination polymerization step comprises copolymerizing an ethylene monomer , a Colefin monomer , and an aromatic polyene together using a single site coordination polymerization catalyst to synthesize an ethylene-olefin-aromatic polyene copolymer , and the crossing step comprises carrying out a polymerization in a co-presence of the ethylene-olefin-aromatic polyene copolymer and an aromatic vinyl compound monomer using an anionic polymerization initiator or a radical polymerization initiator , and wherein all the following conditions are met:(1) with respect to a composition of the ethylene-olefin-aromatic polyene copolymer obtained in the coordination polymerization step, content of olefin is from 10 mol % to 50 mol %, content of aromatic polyene is from 0.01 mol % to 0.3 mol %, and the remainder equals content of ethylene;(2) an weight-average molecular weight of the ethylene-olefin-aromatic polyene copolymer obtained in the coordination polymerization step is from 100,000 to 400,000;(3) a mass ratio of the ethylene-olefin-aromatic polyene copolymer obtained in the coordination polymerization step to the cross-copolymer obtained in the crossing step is from 50 to 90 mass %; and(4) a total amount of heat of crystal fusion as observed in a temperature range of 40 to 140° C. when the cross-copolymer is determined by DSC is 50 J/g or less.2. The cross-copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein JIS-A hardness ...

Cellulose fiber thermoplastic composition having a cosmetic appearance and molding thereof

A inventive method to process an organic compound with a thermoplastic alloy composition comprising of a high heat hydrophilic polymer, a polyolefin, preferably with a compatibilizer that is without maleic content. A compressed pellet will be generated at low temperatures for producing a cellulose thermoplastic alloy composition improving the ability to color and replace existing compositions that are challenged by toxicity and performance. This composition can be re fractured into fine particles if necessary, to produce 3 D printed parts well beyond the degradation of the specified organic compound for cosmetic, automotive or medical markets. 1. A method to re fracture cellulose fibers into fine particles from an organic compound , melt blended with a thermoplastic alloy composition that includes a high heat polymer having a glass transition temperature greater than 60 C or 117 F for producing a molded parts.2. The method as claimed in wherein said method contains an thermoplastic alloy composition with a compatibalizer.3. The method as claimed in wherein said method contains an organic compound comprised of cellulose fiber where the glass transition temperature is 220 C or 428 F and above.4. The method as claimed in wherein said method contains a particle size that is mechanically milled to 5 mesh or greater.5. A method for producing an alloy composition with an organic compound comprising of one or more high heat polymer having melt temperatures of a polyolefin and forming a compressed pellet for blending with an additional high heat polymer for molding parts.6. The method as claimed in wherein said method contains a molded part comprising of more than one polyamide.7. The method as claimed in wherein said method contains a molded part having a polyester.8. The method as claimed in wherein said method contains an alloy composition with a compatibalizer.9. The method as claimed in wherein said method contains a molded part having two high heat copolymers.10. A ...

POLYOLEFIN BLENDS INCLUDING COMPATIBILIZER

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

Polypropylene - polyethylene blends with improved properties

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

Modified thermoplastic polyester elastomer and breathable and waterproof membrane

A modified thermoplastic polyester elastomer and a breathable and waterproof membrane are provided. The modified thermoplastic polyester elastomer is formed from a thermoplastic polyester elastomer, a regenerated polyethylene terephthalate, and a compatibilizer. Based on a total weight of the modified thermoplastic polyester elastomer being 100 phr, a content of the regenerated polyethylene terephthalate is greater than 0 phr and up to 50 phr. Based on a total weight of the thermoplastic polyester elastomer being 100 wt %, the thermoplastic polyester elastomer includes 25 wt % to 75 wt % of hard segments and 25 wt % to 75 wt % of soft segments.

SYNTHETIC WOOD MEAL

A synthetic wood meal for a pellet that enables to manufacture a molded product with no deformation such as warping and distortion or, if any, deformation that can be alleviated to a practically non-problematic level and also features high mechanical strength. The synthetic wood meal includes 30 wt % to 70 wt % of a thermoplastic resin including polypropylene or a mixed material of polypropylene and polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride; 70 wt % to 30 wt % of a wood meal having a bulk density of 0.14 to 0.22 g/cm3 and a mean fiber length of 80 to 250 μm in which 30 wt % or less of the wood meal having a shortest fiber length of 60 μm or less, and 25 wt % or less of the wood meal having a shortest fiber length of 30 μm or less; and an additive including a reinforcing agent. 1. A synthetic wood meal for a pellet used for extrusion molding of a molded wood product comprising:30 wt % to 70 wt % of a thermoplastic resin including polyvinyl chloride (PVC);{'sup': '3', '70 wt % to 30 wt % of a wood meal having a bulk density of 0.14 to 0.22 g/cmand a mean fiber length of 80 to 250 μm in which 30% or less of the wood meal having a shortest fiber length of 60 μm or less, and 25% or less of the wood meal having a shortest fiber length of 30 μm or less; and'}an additive including calcium carbonate as a reinforcing agent.2. The synthetic wood meal according to claim 1 , wherein 5 wt % or less of the wood meal has a longest fiber length of 450 μm to 800 μm.3. The synthetic wood meal according to claim 1 , wherein the water content of the wood meal is 5 to 10 wt %.4. The synthetic wood meal according to claim 1 , wherein the compounding ratio of the wood meal to the thermoplastic resin including polyvinyl chloride is 48 wt % of the wood meal to 35 wt % of the thermoplastic resin claim 1 , and the remainder includes the reinforcing agent as the additive.5. The synthetic wood meal according to claim 2 , wherein the compounding ratio of the wood meal to the thermoplastic resin ...

Rubber graft copolymer, and thermoplastic resin composition containing rubber graft copolymer

The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition comprising a rubber graft copolymer comprising a core layer containing a rubber copolymer and a shell layer grafted on the core layer and a thermoplastic resin comprising a polycarbonate resin and an aliphatic polyester resin in the mass ratio of the rubber graft copolymer/the thermoplastic resin of 3/100 or more, wherein the shell layer is obtained by polymerizing or copolymerizing a (meth)acrylate monomer having an epoxy group, and the amount of the (meth)acrylate monomer having an epoxy group is 3 parts by mass or more and less than 29 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber graft copolymer. The thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention can be utilized in various applications.

Cellulose composite resin and method for the production thereof

A cellulose composite resin includes a base resin, a cellulose fiber, a dispersing agent, and a rubber-containing polymer, and an α-cellulose content in the cellulose fiber is 50% by mass or more and less than 80% by mass.

Painted Molding Article

The present invention relates to a painted molding article in which a paint composition is painted in a molding part formed of an injection molding thermoplastic resin composition, and the injection molding thermoplastic resin composition comprises: (a) a base resin including polyamide (a-1) and polyphenylene ether (a-2); (b) an impact modifier; and (c) a carbon fibril, wherein the polyamide (a-1) forms a matrix phase of the injection molding thermoplastic resin composition, the polyphenylene ether (a-2) and the impact modifier (b) form a domain phase of the injection molding thermoplastic resin composition, the carbon fibril (c) is dispersed on the domain phase and the matrix phase, the content of the carbon fibril (c) dispersed on the matrix phase is higher than the content of the carbon fibril (c) dispersed on the domain phase, and the ratio of weight of the carbon fibril (c) to weight of the polyamide (a-1) may be 0.006 to 0.03. 1. A painted molded article including a molded part formed of an injection molding thermoplastic resin composition and painted with a paint composition , the injection molding thermoplastic resin composition comprising: (a) a base resin comprising (a-1) a polyamide and (a-2) a polyphenylene ether; (b) an impact modifier; and (c) carbon fibrils ,wherein the polyamide (a-1) forms a matrix phase of the injection molding thermoplastic resin composition, the polyphenylene ether (a-2) and the impact modifier (b) form a domain phase of the injection molding thermoplastic resin composition, the carbon fibrils (c) are dispersed in the domain phase and the matrix phase, the carbon fibrils (c) being dispersed in a higher content in the matrix phase than in the domain phase, and a weight ratio of the carbon fibrils (c) to the polyamide (a-1) ranges from 0.006 to 0.03.2. The painted molded article according to claim 1 , wherein the injection molding thermoplastic resin composition comprises 3 parts by weight to 20 parts by weight of the impact ...

COMPATIBILIZED POLYMER COMPOSITION COMPRISING A POLYAMIDE

The present invention relates to a polymer composition (C) comprising at least one polyamide (P1), and from 1 to 50 wt. %, based on the total weight of (C), of at least one functionalized polymer (P2), wherein P2 is a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES) having at least one functional group (SO), (M)in which M is a metal cation of p valence. The present invention also relates to articles incorporating the polymer composition (C) and the use of functionalized polymer (P2) as a compatibilizer in the polymer composition (C) comprising two immiscible polymers. 1. A polymer composition (C) , comprising:at least one polyamide (P1),{'sub': 3', '1/p, 'sup': −', 'p+', 'p+, 'from 1 to 50 wt. %, based on the total weight of (C), of at least one functionalized polymer (P2), wherein P2 is a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES) having at least one functional group (SO), (M)in which M is a metal cation of p valence.'}2. The composition (C) of claim 1 , further comprising at least one polymer (P3) selected from the group consisting of poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES) claim 1 , a polyarylene sulfide (PAS) claim 1 , and a polyetherimide (PEI).3. The composition (C) of claim 1 , comprising:from 10 to 89 wt. % of the at least one polyamide (P1),from 1 to 50 wt. % of the at least one functionalized polymer (P2), andup to 89 wt. % of at least one polymer (P3) selected from the group consisting of poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES), a polyarylene sulfide (PAS), and a polyetherimide (PEI).4. The composition (C) of claim 2 , wherein P2 and/or P3 is a PAES selected from the group consisting of a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (PPSU) claim 2 , a polyethersulfone (PES) and a polysulfone (PSU).5. The composition (C) of claim 1 , wherein P1 is an aromatic polyamide (PPA) comprising at least 50 mol. % of recurring units resulting from the condensation of:at least one phthalic acid (DA), or derivative thereof, andat least one aliphatic diamine (NN).6. The composition (C) of claim 1 , presenting domains of an ...

Lignin Enhanced Wood-Plastic Material and Preparation Method thereof

It discloses a lignin enhanced wood-plastic composite, belonging to the field of polymer based composites. The wood-plastic composite is composed of one or more of plant fiber, lignin, a recycled thermoplastic plastic, mineral powder and a processing aid, and is processed by a screw granulating extrusion process. Compared with the prior art, the mechanical properties, heat stability and aging resistance of a wood-plastic material are improved by adding lignin into the wood-plastic material according to the present invention. 1. A lignin enhanced wood-plastic material , characterized in that a formula of the wood-plastic material comprises the following components in parts by weight:20-60 parts of lignocellulose,20-40 parts of lignin,20-40 parts of recycled thermoplastic plastic,2-10 parts of a compatilizer,5-10 parts of inorganic mineral powder,1-5 parts of a coloring agent, and1-5 parts of a lubricant.2. The lignin enhanced wood-plastic material according to claim 1 , characterized in that the lignocellulose is any one of or a combination of more of wood flour claim 1 , bamboo powder claim 1 , straw powder claim 1 , cotton stalks claim 1 , wood processing leftovers claim 1 , xylose residues and furfural residues.3. The lignin enhanced wood-plastic material according to claim 1 , characterized in that the lignin is any one of or a combination of more of papermaking lignin claim 1 , enzymatic hydrolysis lignin claim 1 , alkali lignin claim 1 , organic solvent lignin and lignosulfonate.4. The lignin enhanced wood-plastic material according to claim 1 , characterized in that the recycled thermoplastic plastic is any one of or a combination of more of recycled PP claim 1 , recycled PE claim 1 , recycled PVC claim 1 , recycled PS claim 1 , recycled acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer and recycled polyamide.5. The lignin enhanced wood-plastic material according to claim 1 , characterized in that the compatilizer is one of or a mixture of more of maleic anhydride ...

Heat resistant hydrocarbon elastomer compositions

Disclosed herein is a curable composition comprising ethylene copolymer elastomer, a relatively small amount of a polyamide, and optionally a compatibilizer wherein curable composition demonstrates improved heat aging properties without the loss of tensile strength. Also disclosed is the process for making such curable ethylene copolymer elastomer.

Polymerized Oils & Methods of Manufacturing the Same

Described herein is a polymerized biorenewable, petroleum based, previously modified, or functionalized oil, comprising a polymeric distribution having about 2 to about 80 wt % oligomer content, a polydispersity index ranging from about 1.0 to about 5.0, and sulfur content ranging from 0.001 wt % to about 8 wt %. Methods of manufacturing the polymerized oil as well as its incorporation into asphalt paving, roofing, and coating applications are also described. 1. A polymerized petroleum based oil comprising:(a) a polymeric distribution having about 2 to about 80 wt % oligomer content;(b) a polydispersity index ranging from about 1.0 to about 5.0; and(c) sulfur content ranging from 0.001 wt % to about 8 wt %.2. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric distribution has about 15 to about 60 wt % oligomer content.3. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , wherein the polydispersity index ranges from about 1.30 to about 2.20.4. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , wherein the sulfur content is less than about 6 wt %.5. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , wherein the sulfur content is less than about 4 wt %.6. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , wherein the sulfur content is less than about 2 wt %.7. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , having a flash point ranging from about 100° C. to about 400° C.8. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , having a flash point ranging from about 200° C. to about 350° C.9. The polymerized petroleum based oil of claim 1 , having a flash point ranging from about 245° C. to about 275° C.10. A modified asphalt comprising the polymerized petroleum based oil of .11. A modified asphalt for use in compositions for paving roads comprising the polymerized petroleum based oil of .12. A modified asphalt for use in compositions for roofing materials comprising the polymerized petroleum based oil of .13. A rejuvenator for use in asphalt comprising the ...

Thermoplastic elastomer-silicone composition

The invention relates to a composition comprising: (A) a copolymer having rigid blocks and flexible blocks (TPE), (B) a non-crosslinked polysiloxane silicone, preferably a non-crosslinked polyorganosiloxane, optionally (C) a compatibilizer, improving the compatibility between the TPE and the silicone, the compatibilizer (C) being chosen from a polyolefin or a mixture of several polyolefins.

RESIN COMPOSITION, RESIN MOLDED ARTICLE, AND METHOD OF PREPARING RESIN COMPOSITION

A resin composition including a thermoplastic resin, a glass fiber, a resin which is different from the thermoplastic resin and contains at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond, and a compatibilizer, wherein a part of the resin which is different from the thermoplastic resin and contains at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond forms a coating layer around the glass fiber, and wherein the thickness of the coating layer is from 50 nm to 700 nm. 1. A resin composition comprising:a thermoplastic resin;a glass fiber;a resin which is different from the thermoplastic resin and contains at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond; anda compatibilizer,wherein a part of the resin which is different from the thermoplastic resin and contains at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond forms a coating layer around the glass fiber, and wherein the thickness of the coating layer is from 50 nm to 700 nm.2. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the content of the resin which is different from the thermoplastic resin and contains at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond is from 1% by weight to 10% by weight with respect to the weight of the glass fiber.3. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the thermoplastic resin is polyolefin.4. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the resin which is different from the thermoplastic resin and contains at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond is polyamide.5. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the compatibilizer is a chemically modified polyolefin.6. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the content of the glass fiber is from 0.1 parts by weight to 200 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin.7. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,the content of the resin which is different from the thermoplastic resin and contains at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond is from 0.1 parts by weight to ...

MONOLAYER FILM HAVING RECYCLE EVOH

A monolayer film is provided which contains ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH), contamination from dirt and a compatibilizer, that can be used for producing trash bags and the like, as well as a method to successfully recycle fumigation films containing EVOH and contamination from dirt into such a monolayer film. 1. A monolayer film (A) of a composition comprising:a polyolefin resin (B),an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer resin (C) having an ethylene content of from about 20 mol % to about 60 mol %,a maleic anhydride-modified polyolefin resin (D),a compatibilizer (E) anddirt (F),wherein the mass ratio of dirt (F) is less than about 8 parts by weight based on the total weight of the monolayer film (A).2. The monolayer film of claim 1 , wherein the content of polyolefin resin (B) is from about 70 to about 97 parts by mass based on the total mass of monolayer film (A) claim 1 , and/or the content of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (C) is from about 1.0 to about 8.0 parts by mass based on the total mass of monolayer film (A) claim 1 , and/or the content of maleic anhydride-modified polyolefin resin (D) is from about 0.5 to about 15 parts by mass based on the total mass of monolayer film (A) claim 1 , and/or the content of compatibilizer (E) is from about 1.0 to about 10.0 parts by mass based on the total mass of monolayer film (A) claim 1 , and/or the content of dirt (F) is from about 0.5 to less than about 8 parts by mass based on the total mass of monolayer film (A).3. The monolayer film (A) of claim 1 , wherein the compatibilizer (E) comprises:a polyolefin resin (G),a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate resin (H) having an ethylene content from about 68 mol % to about 98 mol %,a hydrotalcite (I) anda metal salt (J).4. The monolayer film (A) of claim 3 , wherein the content of the polyolefin resin (G) is from about 60 to about 88 parts by mass based on the total mass of the compatibilizer (E) claim 3 , and/or the content of the saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate ...

THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITION, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR, AND MOLDED BODY

A thermoplastic resin composition, a method for manufacturing the same, and a molded body are provided. The composition includes a polyolefin resin PO, a polyimide resin PA, and a compatibilizer. The composition has a first phase composed of the PA and compatibilizer and/or a reaction product thereof and a second phase composed of the PO and interposed between the first phases. The first phase has a matrix phase composed of the PA and a dispersed phase dispersed in the matrix phase and composed of the compatibilizer and/or a reaction product thereof. The first phase includes a branched phase having branch portions. The method includes melt-kneading the PA and compatibilizer so that a mixing ratio of the compatibilizer is 11% by mass or more but 45% by mass or less per 100% by mass of a total of the PO, PA, and compatibilizer, and melt-kneading an obtained composition and the PO. 1. A thermoplastic resin composition that is obtained by mixing a polyolefin resin , a polyamide resin , and a compatibilizer , characterized in that the composition has a first phase (F) composed of the polyamide resin and the compatibilizer and/or a reaction product thereof , and a second phase (F) composed of the polyolefin resin and interposed between the first phases (F) , that{'sub': 1', '11', '12', '11', '1, 'the first phase (F) has a matrix phase (F) composed of the polyamide resin and a dispersed phase (F) dispersed in the matrix phase (F) and composed of the compatibilizer and/or a reaction product thereof, and that the first phase (F) comprises a branched phase having branch portions.'}2. The thermoplastic resin composition according to claim 1 , whereinthe branched phase has a maximum length of 7 μm or more.3. The thermoplastic resin composition according to claim 1 , whereinthe branched phase has a branch portion having a maximum length of 3 μm or more.4. The thermoplastic resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein{'sub': 12', '1, 'the dispersed phase (F) in the first ...

MOLECULAR COMPOSITES OF FUNCTIONAL SILICA AND NATURAL RUBBER

Briefly described, and according to one embodiment, aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to natural rubber and functional silica compositions for tire manufacturing and methods for forming the same. In at least one embodiment, the disclosed composition is a renewable elastomeric polymeric composition for rubber compounding applications, such as low rolling resistance tire tread and winter tire tread applications. The disclosed composition may also reduce fuel consumption and, thus, carbon dioxide emissions in gas-powered vehicles, and increase driving range in electric vehicles, because the disclosed composition is more energy efficient than current tire material compositions. In various embodiments, the disclosed composition may be formed by blending water-soluble silsesquioxane oligomers into a natural rubber latex system, followed by in-situ formation of a continuous, molecular silica network within the resulting polymer. 1. A natural rubber composition comprising natural rubber and an aminoalkylsilsesquioxane polymer.2. The natural rubber composition of claim 1 , wherein the aminoalkylsilsesquioxane polymer is formed from a chemical reaction including an aminoalkylsilsesquioxane oligomer having three claim 1 , four claim 1 , five claim 1 , six claim 1 , or seven silicon atoms.3. The natural rubber composition of claim 2 , wherein the aminoalkylsilsesquioxane oligomer comprises an aminoalkylsilsesquioxane-alkylsilsesquioxane copolymer oligomer.4. The natural rubber composition of claim 2 , wherein the aminoalkylsilsesquioxane oligomer comprises an aminopropylsilsesquioxane-vinylsilsesquioxane copolymer oligomer.5. The natural rubber composition of claim 4 , wherein the aminopropylsilsesquioxane-vinylsilsesquioxane copolymer oligomer has a ratio of aminopropylsilsesquioxane repeat units to vinylsilsesquioxane repeat units within the range of 3:2 to 6:1.6. The natural rubber composition of claim 2 , wherein the aminoalkylsilsesquioxane oligomer has an ...

POLYMERIC INSULATING FILMS

Insulating films suitable for use in magnet wire, electrical machines, and other applications may include at least one layer formed from extruded material. The extruded material may include a blend of a first polymeric material and a second polymeric material different than the first polymeric material. The first polymeric material may include one of polyetheretherketone, polyaryletherketone, polyetherketoneketone, polyphenylsulfone, polyphenylene sulfide, or polybenzimidazole, and the second polymeric material may include one of polyphenylsulfone, polyetherimide, polyethersulfone, polyphenylene sulfide, polycarbonate, or polyester. 1. An insulating film comprising:at least one layer formed from extruded material, the extruded material comprising a blend of a first polymeric material and a second polymeric material different than the first polymeric material,wherein the first polymeric material comprises one of polyetheretherketone,polyaryletherketone, polyetherketoneketone, polyphenylsulfone, polyphenylene sulfide, or polybenzimidazole, andwherein the second polymeric material comprises one of polyphenylsulfone,polyetherimide, polyethersulfone, polyphenylene sulfide, polycarbonate, or polyester.2. The insulating film of claim 1 , wherein each of the first polymeric material and the second polymeric material comprises between 5 and 95 percent by weight of the blend.3. The insulating film of claim 1 , wherein each of the first polymeric material and the second polymeric material comprises between 10 and 90 percent by weight of the blend.4. The insulating film of claim 1 , wherein the blend comprises one of (i) polyphenylsulfone and polyethersulfone claim 1 , (ii) polyphenylsulfone and polyetherimide claim 1 , or (iii) polyetheretherketone and polyphenylsulfone.5. The insulating film of claim 1 , wherein the blend comprises polyetheretherketone and polyetherimide.6. The insulating film of claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises a semi-crystalline material and ...

Dispersion diameter adjustment method and thermoplastic resin composition

Disclosed is a method for adjusting a dispersion diameter to control the dispersion diameter of a dispersed phase in a thermoplastic resin composition having a multiphase structure, and a thermoplastic resin composition obtained by the method. The method includes mixing a polyolefin resin, a polyamide resin, and a compatibilizer and has a continuous phase composed of the polyolefin resin and a dispersed phase dispersed in the continuous phase and composed of the polyamide resin where the compatibilizer is a polymer having a reactive group that reacts with the polyamide resin, and that an amount of the polymer to be mixed based on a total of the polyolefin resin and the polyamide resin is varied to adjust a dispersion diameter of the dispersed phase. This composition has 50 or more but 450 or less the dispersed phase per 10 micrometers square.

Thermoplastic Polymeric Nanocomposite Films and Related Methods

The disclosure relates to a nanocomposite polymeric film including a thermoplastic polymer matrix such as polypropylene or other polyolefin, a coupling agent-modified organoclay reinforcement, and a polymeric compatibilizer bound to the coupling agent-modified organoclay, in particular as a thin film with controllable thicknesses. The disclosure further relates to masterbatch additives formed from the coupling agent-modified organoclay and the polymeric compatibilizer bound to the coupling agent-modified organoclay as well as related methods for making the nanocomposite polymeric film and/or processing recycled plastics. The inclusion of the coupling agent-modified organoclay reinforcement improves the mechanical properties of the nanocomposite polymeric film and the rheological properties of polymer melts including the nanocomposite polymeric film components. The coupling agent-modified organoclay leads to strain-hardening behavior for the polymer melts, which in turn can improve extensional viscosity values and melt processability for film blowing. 1. A nanocomposite polymeric film comprising:(a) a thermoplastic polymer matrix;(b) a coupling agent-modified organoclay, wherein the coupling agent is bound to both edges and faces of the organoclay; and(c) a polymeric compatibilizer bound to the coupling agent-modified organoclay.2. The nanocomposite polymeric film of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic polymer matrix comprises one or more of a polyolefin claim 1 , polyacrylate claim 1 , poly(acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) claim 1 , poly(lactic acid) claim 1 , polybenzimidazole claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , polyether sulfone claim 1 , polyetherether ketone claim 1 , polyetherimide claim 1 , polyphenylene oxide claim 1 , polyphenylene sulfide claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride polyester claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , copolymers thereof claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The nanocomposite polymeric film of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic ...

ROOFING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

Provided is a polymer blend composition comprising high density polyethylene, a propylene polymer having rubber dispersed therein, and a propylene/ethylene copolymer. In one embodiment, there is provided a polymer blend composition comprising from 25 to 55 weight percent of the high density polyethylene, from 25 to 55 weight percent of a propylene polymer having from 10-60% crystallinity, and a propylene/ethylene copolymer comprising the remainder of the composition. 1. A polymer blend composition comprising:a) high density polyethylene;b) propylene polymer having from 10-60% crystallinity; andc) a propylene/ethylene copolymer.2. The polymer blend composition of claim 1 , wherein the polymer composition comprises:a) from 25 to 55 weight percent of the high density polyethylene;b) from 25 to 55 weight percent of the propylene polymer having rubber dispersed therein, andc) from 3 to 55 weight percent of the propylene/ethylene copolymer.3. The polymer blend composition of claim 2 , wherein the propylene/ethylene copolymer comprises from 30 to 50 wt % of the composition.4. The polymer blend composition of claim 1 , wherein:a) the high density polyethylene has a melt index of about 0.3 to 11; andb) the propylene polymer has a melt flow rate of 20.0 to 5.0 g/10 min.5. The polymer blend composition of claim 1 , wherein:{'sup': '3', 'a) the density of the high density polyethylene ranges from about 0.94 to 0.96 g/cm; and'}{'sup': '3', 'b) the density of the polypropylene polymer having rubber dispersed therein ranges from about 0.88 to 0.91 g/cm.'}6. The polymer blend composition of claim 1 , wherein the propylene/ethylene copolymer c) has an ethylene content of from 15 to 95%.7. The polymer blend composition of claim 1 , wherein the propylene polymer b) has rubber dispersed therein.8. The polymer blend composition of claim 7 , wherein the rubber dispersed within the propylene polymer of b) is an ethylene rubber.9. The polymer blend composition of claim 1 , wherein the ...

COMPATIBILIZATION OF POST CONSUMER RESINS

Compositions comprising post-consumer recycled (PCR) waste are described. The PCR is combined with at least one virgin resin and a propylene-based compatibilizer that enhances the blend between the PCR and virgin resin as well as improving one or more physical properties of the composition. The propylene-based compatibilizer is a reactor made thermoplastic polyolefin or a heterophasic copolymer with a semi-crystalline matrix and a rubber component. This allows for the selection of a compatibilizer that can shift the composition's physical properties based on the end use application, and provide a stronger, miscible blend. 1. A composition comprising:(A) a virgin resin having a first polyolefin;(B) a post-consumer recycled resin having a second polyolefin;(C) a polypropylene-based compatibilizer, wherein the polypropylene-based compatibilizer has a semi-crystalline matrix and a rubber component.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein a flexural modulus of the composition is between about 155 to about 300 kPSI claim 1 , wherein a notched Izod Impact at 73° F. of the composition is between about 0.4 to about 12 ft-lb/in claim 1 , and wherein flexural modulus/notched Izod Impact values range from about 10 to about 650 kpsi/ft-lb/in.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the first polyolefin is polypropylene.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the second polyolefin is polyethylene.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the first and the second polyolefin are the same polyolefin.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the first and the second polyolefin are different polyolefins.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the virgin resin is present in an amount of about 20 to about 80 wt. %.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the post-consumer recycled resin is present in an amount of about 5 to about 50 wt. %.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polypropylene-based compatibilizer is present in an amount of about 10 to about 50 wt. %.10. The composition of ...

Polyolefin-Based Elastomer Modified Polyethylene Terephthalate Blends with Enhanced Notched Impact Strength

A thermoplastic polymer blend having improved impact performance includes from about 50 wt % to about 98 wt % polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a polymeric toughening agent and a compatibilizer. The compatibilizer is a functionalized polyolefin, a thermoplastic copolymer or a thermoplastic terpolymers. The ratio of wt % compatibilizer to wt % polymeric toughening agent, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic polymer blend, is from about 0.1 to about 0.4. 1. A thermoplastic polymer blend , comprising:from about 50 wt % to about 98 wt % polyethylene terephthalate (PET);a polymeric toughening agent; anda compatibilizer, wherein the compatibilizer is selected from the group consisting of a functionalized polyolefin, a thermoplastic copolymer and a thermoplastic terpolymer,wherein the ratio of wt % compatibilizer to wt % polymeric toughening agent, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic polymer blend, is from about 0.1 to about 0.4.2. The thermoplastic polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric toughening agent is a propylene-based elastomer.3. The thermoplastic polymer blend of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of wt % compatibilizer to wt % polymeric toughening agent claim 1 , based on the total weight of the thermoplastic polymer blend claim 1 , is from about 0.25 to about 0.35.4. The thermoplastic polymer blend of claim 1 , comprising from about 1 wt % to about 30 wt % of the polymeric toughening agent based on the total weight of the thermoplastic polymer blend.5. The thermoplastic polymer blend of claim 1 , comprising from about 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of the polymeric toughening agent based on the total weight of the thermoplastic polymer blend.6. The thermoplastic polymer blend of claim 1 , comprising from about 0.25 wt % to about 10 wt % of the compatibilizer based on the total weight of the thermoplastic polymer blend.7. The thermoplastic polymer blend of claim 1 , comprising from about 2 wt % to about 4 wt % of the compatibilizer based on the ...

Polymer interlayers comprising a compatibilizer

A polymer composition comprising a first poly(vinyl butyral) resin having a first residual hydroxyl content; a second poly(vinyl butyral) resin having a second residual hydroxyl content; a plasticizer; and at least one compatibilizer, such as an anhydride compatibilizer; wherein the difference between the first and second residual hydroxyl contents is at least 2 wt. %, and wherein the polymer composition has a percent haze of less than 5%. The use of a compatibilizer reduces or minimizes the optical defects, such as haze and color, without sacrificing other characteristics of the composition. The composition may be used in an interlayer.

PROCESS FOR FUNCTIONALISING POLYMERS

Process for functionalizing a polymer by treating said polymer at a temperature in the range 80-250° C. with a monoazide of the formula wherein m is 0 or 1, n is 0 or 1, n+m=1 or 2, X is a linear or branched, aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon moiety with 1-12 carbon atoms, optionally containing heteroatoms, Ris selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, linear and branched alkyl groups with 1-6 carbon atoms optionally substituted with O, S, P, Si, or N-containing functional groups, alkoxy groups with 1-6 carbon atoms, and halogens, and each Ris individually selected from hydrogen, linear or branched alkyl groups with 1-6 carbon atoms, or may form a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic or aromatic ring structure with at least one other R. 2. Process according to claim 1 , wherein the treated polymer is further reacted with a substance comprising one or more functionalities selected from amine claim 1 , anhydride claim 1 , alcohol claim 1 , thiol claim 1 , and aldehyde functionalities.3. Process for crosslinking a polymer comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a. functionalizing said polymer according the process of to form a functionalized polymer and'}b. reacting the functionalized polymer with a substance comprising two or more functionalities selected from amine, anhydride, alcohol, thiol, and aldehyde functionalities.4. Process according to wherein Ris hydrogen.5. Process according to wherein n+m=1.6. Process according to wherein each Ris hydrogen.7. Process according to wherein the mono-azide is succinimidobenzene sulfonylazide.8. Process according to wherein the substance has one or more amine functionalities.9. Process according to wherein the substance is selected from aminoacids claim 2 , furfurylamine claim 2 , polyether monoamines claim 2 , and aminofunctional silanes.10. Process according to wherein the substance is selected from the group consisting of bis(hexamethylene)triamine claim 1 , tris(2-aminoethyl)amine ...

USE OF A COMPOSITION FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A FOAMED ARTICLE

The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising 60-98 wt. % of polypropylene, 2-40 wt. % of low density polyethylene, 0.1-10 wt. % of compatibiliser wherein the compatibiliser is a BAB or AB type of block copolymer comprising a polypropylene block A and a polyester block B, or wherein the compatibiliser is a graft copolymer of the type ABn having a polypropylene backbone A and polyester block(s) B grafted thereon, with n being at least 1, and the polyester block(s) B have an average M/F ratio from 8-32, wherein M is the number of backbone carbon atoms in the polyester not including carbonyl carbon atoms, and F is the number of ester groups in the polyester block(s), wherein the wt. % is based on the sum of the amount polypropylene, low density polyethylene and compatibiliser, for the manufacture of a foamed article. 1. A foamed article formed from a composition comprising60-98 wt. % of polypropylene2-40 wt. % of low density polyethylene0.1-10 wt. % of compatibiliserwhereinthe compatibiliser is a BAB or AB type of block copolymer comprising a polypropylene block A and a polyester block B, or wherein the compatibiliser is a graft copolymer of the type ABn having a polypropylene backbone A and polyester block(s) B grafted thereon, with n being at least 1, andthe polyester block(s) B have an average M/F ratio from 8-32, wherein M is the number of backbone carbon atoms in the polyester not including carbonyl carbon atoms, and F is the number of ester groups in the polyester block(s),wherein the wt. % is based on the sum of the amount polypropylene, low density polyethylene and compatibiliser.2. The foamed article of wherein the M/F ratio is at least 10.3. The foamed article of wherein the amount of compatibiliser is from 1-8 wt. %.4. The foamed article of wherein in the compatibiliser the block B is a polyester obtained by the ring opening polymerisation of at least one of cyclic ethylene brassylate claim 1 , dodecalactone claim 1 , tridecanolactone ...

Lowe density carbon fibers filled materials

The present invention refers to a fiber reinforced polymer composition comprising a polypropylene, carbon fibers and a polar modified polypropylene as coupling agent as well as to an article comprising the fiber reinforced polymer composition.

BIODEGRADABLE POLYSTYRENE COMPOSITES AND USE THEREOF

Disclosed herein are biodegradable resinous composite and extruded sheets comprising polystyrene and a thermoplastic amorphous starch and use thereof. 118.-. (canceled)19. A bag closure comprising:a flat resinous body having an access opening and a bag-holding central aperture, wherein the access opening joins the bag-holding central aperture to define a continuous space, wherein the flat resinous body is 0.02-0.09 inch thick, and wherein the flat resinous body comprises an extruded sheet of a biodegradable polystyrene composite including:55-85% (w/w) polystyrene; and15-45% (w/w) thermoplastic amorphous starch; wherein the thermoplastic amorphous starch is derived from one or more native starches and does not exhibit an X-ray diffraction peak within 20-25 degrees (2θ).20. The bag closure of wherein the thermoplastic amorphous starch has less than 1% (w/w) of water by weight of the thermoplastic amorphous starch.21. The bag closure of wherein the thermoplastic amorphous starch has less than 10% crystallinity.22. The bag closure of wherein the thermoplastic amorphous starch is derived from one or more native starches and further comprises a plasticizer that forms hydrogen bonds with the one or more native starches.23. The bag closure of wherein the plasticizer is glycerin claim 22 , sorbitol claim 22 , glycols claim 22 , maltodextrin claim 22 , ethylene glycol claim 22 , propylene glycol claim 22 , urea or a combination thereof.24. The bag closure of wherein the biodegradable polystyrene composite further comprises a compatibilizer.25. The bag closure of wherein the compatibilizer is styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene.26. The bag closure of wherein the biodegradable polystyrene composite further comprises a biodegradable resin additive.27. The bag closure of wherein the biodegradable resin additive is polybutylene succinate claim 26 , polyhydroxyalkanoate claim 26 , polybutyrate adipate terephthalate claim 26 , or a mixture thereof.28. The bag closure of wherein the ...

Rejuvenating compositions for asphalt applications & methods of manufacturing the same

Disclosed herein are rejuvenating compositions for asphalt applications. In one aspect, the rejuvenating composition comprises a polymerized oil having a polymeric distribution ranging from about 2 to about 80 wt % oligomer content and Hildebrand solubility ranging from about 6 to about 12. In another aspect, the rejuvenating composition comprises an oil having a Hildebrand solubility ranging from about 6 to about 12 and a flash point ranging from about 100° C. to about 400° C. In yet another aspect, the rejuvenating composition comprises a modified oil having a Hildebrand solubility ranging from about 6 to about 12 and a flash point ranging from about 100° C. to about 400° C.

COMPATIBILIZERS FOR POLYMER-NANOCELLULOSE COMPOSITES

This disclosure provides a polymer composite including a polymer, nanocellulose, and a compatibilizer, wherein the nanocellulose comprises cellulose nanocrystals and/or cellulose nanofibrils, and wherein the compatibilizer comprises a maleated polymer. In some embodiments, the nanocellulose includes lignin-coated nanocellulose. The polymer may be selected from polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polylactide, or poly(ethylene terephthalate). The maleated polymer may be selected from maleated polyethylene, maleated polypropylene, maleated polystyrene, maleated polylactide, or maleated poly(ethylene terephthalate. Other variations provide a process for compatibilizing a polymer with nanocellulose, comprising: providing a polymer; providing nanocellulose comprising cellulose nanocrystals and/or cellulose nanofibrils; providing a maleated polymer; and combining the polymer, the nanocellulose, and the maleated polymer, wherein the maleated polymer functions as a compatibilizer between the polymer and the nanocellulose. 1. A polymer composite including nanocellulose and a maleated polymer , wherein said nanocellulose comprises cellulose nanocrystals and/or cellulose nanofibrils , wherein said nanocellulose includes hydrophobic , lignin-coated nanocellulose , and wherein said maleated polymer is a compatibilizer for said nanocellulose within said polymer composite.2. The polymer composite of claim 1 , wherein said maleated polymer is selected from the group consisting of maleated polyethylene claim 1 , maleated polypropylene claim 1 , maleated polystyrene claim 1 , maleated polylactide claim 1 , maleated poly(ethylene terephthalate) claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The polymer composite of claim 1 , where said maleated polymer is biomass-based claim 1 , biodegradable claim 1 , and/or compostable.4. The polymer composite of claim 3 , wherein said maleated polymer is derived from maleic anhydride produced from biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural.5. The polymer ...

HIGH PLA CONTENT PLASTIC MATERIAL COMPRISING PPGDGE

The present invention relates to a plastic composition based on biodegradable and biosourced polyesters, in particular for preparing plastic films. 1. A plastic material composition comprising:a. at least 20% by weight of polylactic acid (PLA),b. at least 45% by weight of a polyester selected from polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), polybutylene succinate (PBS), polybutylene succinate adipate (PBSA), and mixtures thereof,c. Poly (Propylene Glycol) DiGlycidyl Ether (PPGDGE), as PLA/Polyester compatibilizer, and optionallyd. a plasticizer.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polyester b) is PBAT.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises at least 25% by weight of PLA.4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the content of polyester b) is at least 50% of the total weight of the composition.5. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the content of compatibilizer c) is from 0.5 to 2% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.6. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises polyester-degrading enzymes.7. (canceled)8. A method for preparing the composition according to claim 1 , wherein the method comprises the steps of:1) mixing the PLA a) and compatibilizer c) selected from polyacrylates at a temperature at which the PLA is partially of fully molten,2) adding polyester b) selected from PBAT, PHAs, PBS, and mixtures thereof at a temperature at which the previously obtained mixture is molten.9. A plastic film having the composition according to .10. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises PLA/polyester compatibilizers associated with PPGDGE claim 1 , the PLA/polyester compatibilizers being selected from polyacrylates claim 1 , terpolymers of ethylene claim 1 , acrylic ester and glycidyl methacrylate claim 1 , PLA-PBAT-PLA triblock copolymers claim 1 , maleic anhydride-grafted PLAs ...

POLYMERIC MATERIAL COMPRISING MODIFIED LIGNIN

A polymeric material comprising a first polymer and a second polymer where the first polymer is a natural or a synthetic polymer and the second polymer is modified lignin. The modified lignin is modified with an alkyl containing group via linker wherein the linker is an ether group and wherein the alkyl containing group is derived from fatty acid methyl ester. 1. A polymeric material comprising a first polymer and a second polymer wherein the first polymer is a natural or a synthetic polymer and the second polymer is modified lignin;wherein the modified lignin is modified by alkylation of the lignin via a linkerwherein the linker is an ester; wherein the esterification is obtained using an esterification agent wherein said esterification agent is a fatty acid containing an unsaturated bond.2. The material according to wherein the amount of modified lignin is 1-99 wt % claim 1 , such as 3 wt % or more claim 1 , or 5 wt % or more claim 1 , or 10 wt % or more claim 1 , or 15 wt % or more claim 1 , or 20 wt % or more claim 1 , or 25 wt % or more claim 1 , or 30 wt or more claim 1 , or 35 wt % or more claim 1 , or 40 wt % or more claim 1 , or 45 wt % or more claim 1 , or 50 wt % or more claim 1 , or 90 wt % or less claim 1 , or 85 wt % or less claim 1 , or 80 wt % or less claim 1 , or 75 wt % or less claim 1 , or 70 wt % or less claim 1 , or 65 wt % or less claim 1 , or 60 wt % or less.3. The material according to any one of to wherein the first polymer is a polyolefin.4. The material according to wherein the polyolefin is polyethylene or polypropylene.5. The material according to any one of or wherein the first polymer is a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate or a polynitrile such as polyacrylonitrile (PAN) claim 3 , or a polycarbonate.6. The material according to wherein the amount of the first polymer is 1-99 wt % claim 3 , such as 3 wt % or more claim 3 , or 5 wt % or more claim 3 , or 10 wt % or more claim 3 , or 15 wt % or more claim 3 , or 20 wt % or more ...

Polymerized oils & methods of manufacturing the same

Described herein is a polymerized biorenewable, previously modified, or functionalized oil, comprising a polymeric distribution having about 2 to 80 wt % oligomer content, a polydispersity index ranging from about 1.30 to about 2.20, and sulfur content ranging from 0.001 wt % to about 8 wt %. Methods of manufacturing the polymerized oil as well as its incorporation into asphalt paving, roofing, and coating applications are also described.

POLYMER RESIN COMPOSITION HAVING EXCELLENT CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

The present invention relates to a polymer resin composition that is capable of providing an environmentally friendly biomass-containing synthetic resin having improved chemical resistance. The present invention provides a polymer resin composition including: a polyester copolymer including a residue of a dicarboxylic acid component containing terephthalic acid, and a residue of a diol component including dianhydrohexitol; and one or more copolymers selected from the group consisting of an unsaturated nitrile-diene-based rubber-aromatic vinyl graft copolymer, an alkyl methacrylate-diene-based rubber-aromatic vinyl graft copolymer, and an alkyl methacrylate-silicone/alkyl acrylate graft copolymer, and which has a tensile strength loss defined in the following Equation 1 ranging from 0.5 to 30%. 1. A polymer resin composition comprising: a polyester copolymer including a residue of a dicarboxylic acid component containing terephthalic acid , and a residue of a diol component containing dianhydrohexitol; and one or more copolymers selected from the group consisting of an unsaturated nitrile-diene-based rubber-aromatic vinyl graft copolymer , an alkyl methacrylate-diene-based rubber-aromatic vinyl graft copolymer , and an alkyl methacrylate-silicone/alkyl acrylate graft copolymer , and having a tensile strength loss defined in the following Equation 1 ranging from 0.5 to 30%:{'br': None, 'Tensile Strength Loss (%)=[(Tensile Strength before Test−Tensile Strength after Test)/Tensile Strength before Test]×100.\u2003\u2003[Equation 1]'}2. The polymer resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer resin composition comprises the polyester copolymer in an amount of 5 to 90% by weight claim 1 , and the one or more copolymers selected from the group consisting of an unsaturated nitrile-diene-based rubber-aromatic vinyl graft copolymer claim 1 , an alkyl methacrylate-diene-based rubber-aromatic vinyl graft copolymer claim 1 , and an alkyl methacrylate-silicone/ ...

COMPATIBILIZED POLYMER COMPOSITIONS

A polymer composition includes at least two different polymers independently selected from a poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK), a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES), a polyarylene sulfide (PAS) and a polyetherimide (PEI), and about 0.05 to about 2 wt. % of at least one alkali metal carbonate. Preferably, the polymer composition is free or substantially free of solvent. A method includes melt mixing at least two different polymers independently selected from a poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK), a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES), a polyarylene sulfide (PAS) and a polyetherimide (PEI), and about 0.05 to about 2 wt. % of at least one alkali metal carbonate to form a compatibilized polymer composition. 117-: (canceled)18. A polymer composition comprising:i) at least two different polymers independently selected from the group consisting of a poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK), a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES), a polyarylene sulfide (PAS), and a polyetherimide (PEI); andii) from about 0.05 to about 2 wt. % of at least one alkali metal carbonate, based on the total weight of polymers in the polymer composition.19. The polymer composition of claim 18 , wherein the polymer composition does not comprise solvent(s) or comprises solvent(s) in an amount not exceeding 2 wt. % claim 18 , based on the total weight of the composition.20. The polymer composition of claim 18 , wherein the polymer composition does not have a combination of either:a poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK) and a poly(ether sulfone) (PES), ora poly(para-phenylene sulfide) (PPS) and a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES).21. The polymer composition of further comprising an acid component having a pKa≤7.5.22. The polymer composition of claim 18 , wherein the at least one alkali metal carbonate comprises sodium carbonate claim 18 , potassium carbonate claim 18 , lithium carbonate claim 18 , cesium carbonate claim 18 , or combinations thereof.23. The polymer composition of claim 18 , wherein the poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK) is ...

ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE STYRENE COPOLYMER/LIGNIN BLENDS

A thermoplastic acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer/lignin blend is provided, whereas the blend comprises (i) an amount of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer; (ii) an amount of lignin; and (iii) an amount of compatibilizing agent capable of imparting improved ductility and impact strength to the resultant blend. Methods of improving impact strength and ductility of a thermoplastic acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer/lignin blend and articles made therefrom are also disclosed. 1. A thermoplastic acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer/lignin blend comprising:(i) an amount of lignin;(ii) an amount of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer; and(iii) an amount of compatibilizing agent,wherein the lignin is present in an amount of at least 5 wt % by total weight of components (i) and (ii), and the compatibilizing agent comprises from about 0.5 to 25% by weight of the total weight of the blend.2. The blend of claim 1 , wherein the lignin is a Kraft lignin.3. The blend of claim 1 , wherein the lignin is an organosolv lignin.4. The blend of claim 1 , wherein the compatibilizing agent is selected from one or more of polyalkylene oxides claim 1 , ether-containing copolymers claim 1 , polyalkyl-maleic anhydride copolymers claim 1 , vinyl-maleic anhydride copolymers claim 1 , polyalkylhydroxyl copolymers claim 1 , olefin-vinyl acetate copolymers claim 1 , a polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , a polyvinyl acetate claim 1 , a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate claim 1 , a copolymer of ethylene claim 1 , vinyl acetate and carbon monoxide claim 1 , a maleic anhydride grafted copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate claim 1 , a maleic anhydride grafted acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer claim 1 , or a copolymer of styrene and maleic anhydride.5. The blend of wherein the compatibilizing agent includes one or more of a copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene claim 1 , an acrylonitrile claim 1 , butadiene and styrene copolymer having a butadiene content of ...

Polyactic Acid and Lignin Composite Thermoplastic for 3D Printing

A polylactic acid (PLA) composite material includes biodegradable and/or renewable materials such as purified lignin recovered as a byproduct in organosolv processes. The result is a material suitable for additive printing, with improved properties but that is still environmentally friendly. A coupling agent such as silane, diisocyanate crosslinking agent, and reactive extrusion agent may improve the blending of polylactic acid and purified lignin. Additional filler materials such as fibers or their powders may be added to significantly improve the mechanical properties of three-dimensional printed objects. 1. A composition of thermoplastic material for use with plastic manufacturing processes comprising:purified polylactic acid; andpurified lignin blended in the purified polylactic acid;wherein the purified lignin is at least 20 weight percent.2. The composition of wherein the purified lignin is between 20 and 50 weight percent.3. The composition of further comprising a compatibilizer.4. The composition of wherein the compatibilizer is at least one of a silane coupling agent claim 3 , diisocyanate crosslinking agent claim 3 , and reactive extrusion reagent.5. The composition of further comprising fibers and powders selected from a group consisting of carbon fibers claim 1 , talc claim 1 , xylite fibers claim 1 , and graphene flakes dissolved in the purified polylactic acid.6. The composition of wherein the amount of fibers and powders is between 1 and 10 weight percent.7. The composition of wherein the composition is at least one of a pellet claim 1 , particle claim 1 , and powder.8. The composition of wherein the at least one of a pellet claim 7 , particle claim 7 , and powder has a diameter of less than 3.0 mm.9. The composition of wherein the at least one of a pellet claim 8 , particle claim 8 , and powder has a diameter of less than 2.0 mm.10. The composition of wherein the composition is a filament.11. The composition of wherein the filament has a diameter of ...

Bimorphological latex

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a bimorphological aqueous dispersion of first and second polymer particles, wherein the first polymer particles comprise a shell and a phosphorus acid functionalized protuberating core, and the second polymer particles do not comprise a protuberating core. The composition is useful for pigmented coatings formulations.

COMPOSITION FOR ENCAPSULATION FILM, ENCAPSULATION FILM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME (As Amended)

There are provided a composition for encapsulation film, an encapsulation film, and an electronic device having the same. The present application may provide an encapsulation film having an excellent moisture barrier property, operability, workability, and durability and a structure including an element encapsulated by the encapsulation film.

COMPOSITION OF A BLEND OF POLYAMIDE AND POLYESTER RESINS

A resin blend composition of a polyamide resin and a polyester resin is described, which includes a polyamide resin, a polyester resin and an epoxy resin. The resin blend composition can have improved compatibility between the polyamide resin and the thermoplastic polyester resin, and therefore mechanical properties (strength, bending strength, elasticity, abrasion resistance, impact strength), chemical properties (solvent resistance), thermal resistance, dimensional stability, and paintability. 110-. (canceled)11. A resin blend composition of a polyamide resin and of a polyester resin , the composition comprising:a) from 1 wt. % to 98 wt. % of a thermoplastic polyamide resin;{'sub': 2', '20, 'b) from 1 wt. % to 98 wt. % of a thermoplastic polyester resin comprising at least one C-Caliphatic glycol as a diol monomer;'}c) from 0.01 wt. % to 10 wt. % of an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight (EEW) between 2100 g/eq and 6000 g/eq; andd) from 1 wt. % to 40 wt. % of a fireproofing agent comprising phosphorus selected from red phosphorus, melamine polyphosphate, aluminium diethyl phosphinate, and combinations thereof.12. The composition as claimed in comprising 5.5 wt. % to 20 wt. % of the fireproofing agent.13. The composition as claimed in claim 11 , wherein said epoxy resin comprises one or more elements selected from the group consisting of a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA) epoxy resin claim 11 , a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol F (DGEBF) epoxy resin claim 11 , a hydrogenated bisphenol A (BPA) epoxy resin claim 11 , a brominated epoxy resin claim 11 , a cycloaliphatic epoxy resin claim 11 , an epoxy resin of modified rubber claim 11 , an aliphatic polyglycidyl epoxy resin claim 11 , and a glycidyl amine epoxy resin.14. The composition as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the epoxy equivalent weight of said epoxy resin varies from 2500 g/eq to 6000 g/eq.15. The composition as claimed in claim 11 , wherein said composition comprises from 0.05 wt. % to 7 wt. ...

COMPOSITION FOR TIRE TREAD COMPRISING RESIN ALTERNATIVE TO PROCESS OIL

The present invention relates to a composition for a tire tread, comprising a resin alternative to a process oil. The composition for a tire tread, according to the present invention, can satisfy basic physical properties required as a tire, such as tensile strength, wear resistance, durability, and hardness, and improve the gripping force without a big increase in rolling resistance. A tire manufactured from the composition has the improved gripping force, particularly on wet road surfaces, and thus may be used for manufacturing a high-performance tire with excellent breakability, thereby being capable of increasing product competitiveness. 1. A composition for a tire tread , characterized by comprising at least two resins selected from the group consisting of a methylstyrenated phenol-based resin , a hydrocarbon-based resin , a hydrogenated hydrocarbon-based resin and a terpene phenol resin.2. The composition for the tire tread according to claim 1 , wherein the composition for the tire tread does not comprise a process oil.3. The composition for the tire tread according to claim 1 , wherein the weight-average molecular weight of the methylstyrenated phenol-based resin is 200 to 5 claim 1 ,000 g/mol; the weight-average molecular weight of the hydrocarbon-based resin is 400 to 5 claim 1 ,000 g/mol; the weight-average molecular weight of the hydrogenated hydrocarbon-based resin is 500 to 5 claim 1 ,000 g/mol claim 1 , and its Tg is 30 to 100° C. and its softening point is 100 to 150° C.; and the weight-average molecular weight of the terpene phenol resin is 500 to 5 claim 1 ,000 g/mol claim 1 , and its Tg is 20 to 100° C. and its softening point is 100 to 150° C.4. The composition for the tire tread according to claim 1 , wherein the composition for the tire tread comprises the methylstyrenated phenol-based resin and the terpene phenol resin.5. The composition for the tire tread according to claim 1 , wherein the composition for the tire tread comprises two types of ...

Curative System for Butyl Based Compositions

Curative systems for butyl based compositions are provided herein. The present curative systems provide consistent curing speeds for butyl based compositions, low moduli at low strain, higher elongation and higher percent retention in elongation at heat aging conditions. The curative systems have about 0.5 phr to about 3 phr metal oxide, about 0.3 phr to about 3 phr fatty acid, at least to about 2 phr sulfur, and at least about 2 phr of cure accelerator. 1. A curative system comprising:(a) about 0.5 to about 3 phr metal oxide;(b) about 0.3 to about 3 phr fatty acid;(c) less than or equal to about 2 phr sulfur; and(d) less than or equal to about 2 phr cure accelerator.2. The curative system of claim 1 , wherein the metal oxide is selected from the group consisting of zinc oxide claim 1 , calcium oxide claim 1 , magnesium oxide claim 1 , aluminum oxide claim 1 , chromium trioxide claim 1 , iron (II) oxide claim 1 , iron (III) oxide claim 1 , and nickel (II) oxide.3. The curative system of claim 1 , wherein the metal oxide is zinc oxide.4. The curative system of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid is a metal fatty acid complex selected from the group consisting of zinc stearate claim 1 , calcium stearate claim 1 , and magnesium stearate.5. The curative system of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid is stearic acid.6. The curative system of claim 1 , wherein the cure accelerator is selected from the group consisting of diphenyl guanidine claim 1 , tetramethylthiram disulfide claim 1 , 4-4′-diothiodimorpholine claim 1 , tetrabutylthiram disulfide claim 1 , benzothiazyl disulfide claim 1 , hexamethylene-1 claim 1 ,6-bisthiosulfate disodium salt dehydrate claim 1 , 2-morpholinothio benzothiazole claim 1 , N-tertiary-butyl-2-benzothiazole sulfonamide claim 1 , N-oxydiethylene thiocarbanyl-N-oxdyiethylene sulfonamide claim 1 , zinc 2-ethyl hexanoate claim 1 , and mercaptobenzothiazole disulfide.7. The curative system of claim 1 , wherein the metal oxide is present in an amount ...

HIGH GLOSS BLACK TPO REPLACING PAINT

A molded in-color composition comprising a thermoplastic olefin resin composition, a compatibilizer composition, and one or more pigments. The molded in-color composition has: (i) a ΔL* value within −1.0 to 0 of a L* value for a standard, wherein the L* value for the standard is about 24.85; (ii) a Δa* value within ±0.3 of a a* value for a standard, wherein the a* value for the standard is about −0.09; (iii) a Δb* value within ±0.3 of a b* value for a standard, wherein the b* value for the standard is about −0.74, and (iv) a ΔE* value≤1.0. Articles made from the molded in-color composition include a variety of articles, including but not limited to, at least parts of an automobile. 1. A molded in-color composition comprising:(A) a thermoplastic olefin resin composition;(B) a compatibilizer composition; and(C) one or more pigments,wherein the molded in-color composition has:a ΔL* value within −1.0 to 0 of a L* value for a standard, wherein the L* value for the standard is about 24.85,(ii) a Δa* value within ±0.3 of a a* value for a standard, wherein the a* value for the standard is about −0.09,(iii) a Δb* value within ±0.3 of a b* value for a standard, wherein the b* value for the standard is about −0.74, and(iv) a ΔE* value≤1.0.2. The molded in-color composition of claim 1 , wherein the molded in-color composition has a melt flow rate from about 27 to about 34 g/10 min (230° C. claim 1 , 2.16 kg).3. The molded in-color composition of claim 1 , wherein the molded in-color composition has a flexural modulus from about 600 to about 1200 MPa.4. The molded in-color composition of claim 1 , wherein the molded in-color composition has:{'sup': '2', 'a notched Izod at 23° C. from about 20 to about 50 kJ/m,'}{'sup': '2', 'a notched Izod at 0° C. from about 4 to about 20 kJ/m; and'}{'sup': '2', 'a notched Izod at −40° C. from about 2 to about 6 kJ/m.'}5. The molded in-color composition of claim 1 , wherein the molded in-color composition has a tensile yield strength from about ...

IMPROVED HETEROPHASIC POLYPROPYLENE

The present invention relates to a composition comprising: a heterophasic polypropylene containing i) a matrix phase of a propylene homopolymer and/or a propylene copolymer with up to 3 wt. % of ethylene and/or at least one C-Cα-olefin, the wt. % based on the weight of the copolymer and ii) a disperse phase of an ethylene-C-Cα-olefin copolymer, wherein the ethylene content is at least 40 wt. % based on the weight of the ethylene-C-Cα-olefin copolymer, one or more of a compatibiliser, wherein the compatibiliser is i) a non-aromatic polyester having an average M/E ratio of at least 10 and/or ii) a block copolymer comprising a polypropylene block and a polyester block, said polyester being a non-aromatic polyester and having an average M/E ratio of at least 10, wherein M is the number of backbone carbon atoms in the polyester, not including the carbonyl carbons and E is the number of ester groups in the polyester. 1. A composition comprising{'sub': 4', '8', '3', '8', '3', '8, 'a heterophasic polypropylene containing i) a matrix phase of a propylene homopolymer and/or a propylene copolymer with up to 3 wt. % of ethylene and/or at least one C-Cα-olefin, the wt. % based on the weight of the copolymer and ii) a disperse phase of an ethylene-C-Cα-olefin copolymer, wherein the ethylene content is at least 40 wt. % based on the weight of the ethylene-C-Cα-olefin copolymer,'}a compatibiliser, wherein the compatibiliser is i) a non-aromatic polyester having an average M/E ratio of at least 10 and/or ii) a block copolymer comprising a polypropylene block and a polyester block, said polyester being a non-aromatic polyester and having an average M/E ratio of at least 10, wherein M is the number of backbone carbon atoms in the polyester, not including the carbonyl carbons and E is the number of ester groups in the polyester.2. The composition of wherein the polyester has an average M/E ratio of from 12-32.3. The composition of wherein the amount of heterophasic polypropylene is at ...

Elastomer Composition for an Insert for Supporting a Wheel Tyre, Insert Comprising the Composition and Mounted Assembly Incorporating the Insert

The invention concerns an elastomer composition for a self-supporting insert () intended to support a tyre of a wheel of a vehicle, an insert of which at least one layer () comprises said composition and a mounted assembly incorporating said insert. The invention applies to a non-pneumatic mounted assembly, in particular for a vehicle with two wheels, in which each of the tyres is permanently supported by said insert, The elastomer composition comprises, principally by mass, a mixture of at least one first thermoplastic elastomer and at least one second thermoplastic elastomer, and said composition is such that said at least one first thermoplastic elastomer is a copolyamide (COPA) and said at least one second thermoplastic elastomer is a thermoplastic styrene (TPS) elastomer. 1. An elastomeric composition for a self-supporting support insert for a non-pneumatic tire of a vehicle wheel , the composition comprising predominantly by weight a blend of at least one first thermoplastic elastomer and of at least one second thermoplastic elastomer , wherein said at least one first thermoplastic elastomer is a copolyamide (COPA) and said at least one second thermoplastic elastomer is a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer (TPS).2. The elastomer composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said blend comprises said at least one first thermoplastic elastomer in a weight fraction of less than or equal to that of said at least one second thermoplastic elastomer in said blend.3. The elastomer composition as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the composition is free of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) claim 2 , the weight fractions in said blend of said at least one first thermoplastic elastomer and of said at least one second thermoplastic elastomer being respectively between 5% and 49% and between 95% and 51%.4. The elastomer composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one second thermoplastic elastomer comprises one said TPS of linear block type and one said TPS of block ...

ROOFING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING LINEAR LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

Provided is a polymer blend composition comprising linear low density polyethylene, a propylene polymer generally having rubber dispersed therein, and a combination of a propylene copolymer and an ethylene copolymer. In one embodiment, there is provided a polymer blend composition comprising 20 to 65 weight percent of a propylene polymer having from 10-60% crystallinity, 30-60 weight percent of a linear low density polyethylene, and a combination of the propylene copolymer and the ethylene copolymer comprising the remainder of the composition. 1. A polymer blend composition comprising:a) propylene polymer having from 10-60% crystalinity;b) a linear low density polyethylene;c) a propylene copolymer; andd) an ethylene copolymer.2. The polymer blend composition of claim 1 , wherein the polymer blend composition comprises:20-65 wt % of the propylene polymer a);30-60 wt % of the linear low density polyethylene; and5 to 20 wt % of components c) and d) combined.3. The polymer blend composition of claim 2 , wherein the amount of linear low density polyethylene ranges from 30 to 50 wt %.4. The polymer blend composition of claim 1 , wherein the polymer blend composition comprises:25 to 50 wt % of the propylene polymer a);35 to 55 wt % of the linear low density polyethylene; andthe combination of c) and d) comprises from 8 to 20 wt %.5. The polymer blend composition of claim 1 , wherein the linear low density polyethylene comprises a butene comonomer.6. The polymer blend composition of claim 1 , wherein the propylene polymer of a) comprises rubber dispersed in the polypropylene.7. The polymer blend composition of claim 6 , wherein the rubber is EP rubber.8. The polymer blend composition of claim 1 , wherein the linear low density polyethylene has s density in the range of 0.915 to 0.920 g/cm.9. The polymer blend composition of claim 8 , wherein the density of the linear low density polyethylene is in the range of from 0.916 to 0.918 g/cm.10. The polymer blend composition of ...

REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN ELASTOMER FILM

A thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer film includes a continuous phase that includes a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer and a nanoinclusion additive dispersed within the continuous phase in the form of discrete domains, wherein each discrete domain is elongated with a long axis, wherein the axes are aligned in the machine direction (MD) when the film is relaxed, and wherein the axes are aligned in the cross direction (CD) when the film is stretched in the CD. Also, an article includes the thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer film. 1. A thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer film comprising: a continuous phase that includes a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer and a nanoinclusion additive dispersed within the continuous phase in the form of discrete domains , wherein each discrete domain is elongated with a long axis , wherein the axes are aligned in a machine direction (MD) when the film is relaxed , and wherein the axes are aligned in a cross direction (CD) when the film is stretched in the CD.2. The film of claim 1 , wherein the nanoinclusion additive includes a plurality of nanoinclusions having an average cross-sectional dimension of about 800 nanometers or less.3. The film of claim 1 , wherein the polyolefinic elastomer is a polypropylene elastomer.4. The film of claim 1 , wherein the nanoinclusion additive is a terpolymer of ethylene claim 1 , acrylic ester claim 1 , and glycidyl methacrylate.5. The film of claim 1 , wherein the nanoinclusion additive constitutes from about 0.05 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of the film claim 1 , based on the weight of the continuous phase.6. The film of claim 1 , further comprising a microinclusion additive dispersed within the continuous phase in the form of discrete domains.7. The film of claim 6 , wherein the microinclusion additive is a polymer.8. The film of claim 7 , wherein the polymer of the microinclusion additive is a styrenic copolymer claim 7 , functionalized polyolefin claim 7 , or polyester.9. The film of claim 7 , wherein ...

RESIN COMPOSITION AND RESIN MOLDED BODY

Provided is a resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin, a carbon fiber, a polyamide, and a compatibilizer. The polyamide contains: a structural unit containing an aromatic ring other than an aramid structure; and a structural unit not containing an aromatic ring. Each of the structural unit is a structural unit in which a dicarboxylic acid and a diamine are condensation-polymerized, or a structural unit that is a ring-opened lactam. 1. A resin composition , comprising:a thermoplastic resin;a carbon fiber; a structural unit containing an aromatic ring other than an aramid structure, the structural unit containing an aromatic ring being a structural unit in which a dicarboxylic acid and a diamine are condensation-polymerized, or a structural unit being a ring-opened lactam, and', 'a structural unit not containing an aromatic ring, the structural unit not containing an aromatic ring being a structural unit in which a dicarboxylic acid and a diamine are condensation-polymerized, or the structural unit being a ring-opened lactam; and, 'polyamides havinga compatibilizer.3. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the polyamides are copolymerized polyamides obtained by copolymerizing a first polyamide having the structural unit containing an aromatic ring and a second polyamide having the structural unit not containing an aromatic ring.4. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the polyamides are a mixture of polyamides, the mixture containing a first polyamide having the structural unit containing an aromatic ring and a second polyamide having the structural unit not containing an aromatic ring.5. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein a proportion of the aromatic ring in the polyamides is 10 mass % to 40 mass %.6. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the thermoplastic resin may be a polyolefin.7. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the compatibilizer is a modified polyolefin.8. The resin ...

POLYMER COMPOSITION

The present invention relates to a composition comprising polypropylene, polyethylene and a compatibiliser, wherein said compatibiliser is a block copolymer comprising a polypropylene block and a polyester block, said polyester being a non-aromatic polyester and having an average M/E ratio of at least 10, wherein M is the number of backbone carbon atoms in the polyester not including the carbonyl carbons and E is the number of ester groups in the polyester. 1. A composition comprising polypropylene , polyethylene and a compatibiliser , wherein said compatibiliser is a block copolymer comprising a polypropylene block and a polyester block , said polyester being a non-aromatic polyester and having an average M/E ratio of at least 10 , wherein M is the number of backbone carbon atoms in the polyester not including the carbonyl carbons and E is the number of ester groups in the polyester.2. The composition of wherein the compatibiliser is an AB or BAB type block copolymer with A representing polypropylene and B representing polyester claim 1 , or a graft block copolymer of structure ABhaving a polypropylene backbone with n polyester branches grafted thereon claim 1 , n being at least 1.3. The composition of wherein the number of backbone carbon atoms between two neighboring ester groups in the backbone is randomly distributed over the polyester.4. The composition of wherein the polyester has an average MIE ratio of at least 20.5. The composition of wherein the amount of polypropylene is from 5-95 wt. % on the basis of the total amount of polyethylene and polypropylene.6. The composition of wherein the amount of compatibiliser is from 0.5-10 wt. % on the basis of the sum of the amount of polypropylene and polyethylene.7. The composition of any wherein said polypropylene is one or more of:a propylene homopolymer,a propylene—α-olefin random copolymer,a propylene—α-olefin block copolymer,{'sub': 4', '8', '3', '8, 'a heterophasic polypropylene copolymer comprising a matrix ...

THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITION, MOLDED PRODUCT, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING MOLDED PRODUCT

The thermoplastic resin composition contains (A) a polyamide, (B) a polyphenylene ether, and (C) a compatibilizer. When the thermoplastic resin composition is molded into a specimen, a continuous phase containing the polyamide (A) and a dispersed phase containing the polyphenylene ether (B) are formed in the specimen, and E-20 represents a mean ellipticity of the dispersed phase in region I extending from a surface of the hinge portion to a depth of 20 μm in the thickness direction, and E-mid represents a mean ellipticity of the dispersed phase in region II extending from a distance, measured along the thickness direction from the surface, equal to 48% of the thickness to a distance, measured along the thickness direction from the surface, equal to 52% of the thickness, the following formula (1) is satisfied: 1. A thermoplastic resin composition comprising (A) a polyamide , (B) a polyphenylene ether , and (C) a compatibilizer , whereinwhen the thermoplastic resin composition is molded into a specimen having two structural parts and a hinge portion having a width of 3 mm to 5 mm, a length of 5 mm to 25 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm to 0.7 mm for connecting the structural parts, a continuous phase containing the polyamide (A) and a dispersed phase containing the polyphenylene ether (B) are formed in the specimen, and {'br': None, 'i': E', 'E, '4.0≦(-20)/(-mid)\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'provided that in a cross section of the specimen in a plane along the width and thickness directions passing through a midpoint in the length direction of the hinge portion, E-20 represents a mean ellipticity of the dispersed phase in region I extending from a surface of the hinge portion to a depth of 20 μm in the thickness direction, and E-mid represents a mean ellipticity of the dispersed phase in region II extending from a distance, measured along the thickness direction from the surface, equal to 48% of the thickness to a distance, measured along the thickness direction from the surface, ...

VACUUM-ASSISTED CO-EXTRUSION OF FLEXIBLE FIBRES AND THE MOLDABLE THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES PRODUCED

A composite and method for producing the composite by incorporating wood or wood pulp fibres with a suitable thermoplastic polymer and coupling agent are described. Homogeneous, void-free transparent/translucent thermoplastic materials in the form of pellets, films or three-dimensional moldable products are produced. The wood pulp fibres can be discrete natural fibres, and flexible assemblies of nano to micro elements, e.g., assemblies of aggregated carbon nanotubes. It is also possible to use our vacuum-assisted co-extrusion process to produce hybrid composites comprising the wood pulp fibre and a further rigid fibre, like glass or carbon fibres, and a flexible fibre or fibrillar network, like cellulose fibres or cellulose filaments. The thermoplastic resin can be, but not limited to, polyolefins, like polypropylene or polyethylene, or polyesters, like polylactic acid, or co-polymers, like acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymer. 139- (canceled)40. A composite comprising:31 to 97.9 wt. % of a thermoplastic resin;0.1 to 10 wt. % of a compatibilizer; and2 to 63 wt. % of wood pulp fibres and/or a filamentous material,wherein the composite comprises less than 0.5 wt. % of water, and wherein said wood pulp fibres are tube-like and conformable.4139. The composite of claim , wherein said composite comprises between 40% wt. % to 63% of wood pulp fibres and/or filamentous material.4239. The composite of claim , wherein the thermoplastic is a polyolefin , a polyester or a co-polymer resin.43. The composite of claim 40 , wherein the polyolefin is a polypropylene or a polyethylene.44. The composite of claim 40 , wherein the polyester is a polylactic acid.45. The composite of claim 40 , wherein the copolymer is an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymer.46. The composite of claim 40 , wherein the thermoplastic resin is 55 to 90 wt. % of the composite.4739. The composite of claim further comprising 10 to 20 wt. % glass fibres.4839. The composite of claim claim 40 , wherein ...

COMPOSITION COMPRISING POLYESTER AND POLYOLEFIN

The invention relates to a composition comprising A) a polyester, B) a polyolefin and C) a compatibilizer, wherein A) comprises a first polyester derived from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, an acyclic aliphatic diol and at least one of a cycloaliphatic diol and spiroglycol and a second polyester different from the first polyester. The invention further relates to an article comprising the composition, particularly a toy block. 1. A composition comprising A) a polyester , B) a polyolefin and C) a compatibilizer , wherein A) comprises a first polyester derived from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid , an acyclic aliphatic diol and at least one of a cycloaliphatic diol and spiroglycol and a second polyester different from the first polyester.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of the first polyester is 1 to 95 wt % of the total weight of the polyester in the composition and the amount of the second polyester is 5 to 99 wt % of the total weight of the polyester in the composition.3. The composition according to claim 1 , whereinthe aromatic dicarboxylic acid is selected from isophthalic, terephthalic acid, 1,2-di(p-carboxyphenyl)ethane, 4,4′-dicarboxydiphenyl ether, 4,4′-bisbenzoic acid,1,4- or 1,5-naphthalene dicarboxylic acids, and mixtures thereof, and/orthe acyclic aliphatic diol is selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propane diol, 2-ethyl, 2-methyl, 1,3-propane diol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,3- and 1,5-pentane diol, dipropylene glycol, 2-methyl-1,5-pentane diol, 1,6-hexane diol, triethylene glycol, 1,10-decane diol, and mixtures thereof, and/orthe cycloaliphatic diol is selected from the group consisting of dimethanol decalin, dimethanol bicyclo octane, 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol, and mixtures thereof.4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the first polyester is derived from the aromatic dicarboxylic acid claim 1 , ethylene glycol and 1 claim 1 ,4-cyclohexane dimethanol or is derived from the aromatic ...

BIOCOMPOSITE AND/OR BIOMATERIAL WITH SUNFLOWER SEED SHELLS/HUSKS

The invention relates to a biomaterial and/or a biocomposite based on sunflower seed shells/husks. According to the invention, it is proposed that sunflower seed shells/husks are used instead of wood, bamboo or other wood-like fiber products as the original material for the biocomposite products and are used for the production of such products in order to improve the previous biomaterials, and in particular also to design said materials for improved cost efficiency and to improve their material properties. 1. A biomaterial or biocomposite comprising:sunflower seed shells/husks.2. A process for the production of a biomaterial or biocomposite , comprising; 'extrusion molding, injection molding, rotomolding, press techniques, and thermoforming processes; and', 'processing sunflower seed shells/husks, by means of one or more methods selected from the group consisting of 'polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ABS, PLA, and PS (polystyrene).', 'along with the processed sunflower seed shells/husks, utilizing a plastics material to produce the biomaterial or biocomposite, the plastics material comprising one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of The present application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/356,980 filed on May 8, 2014, which is a U.S. National Stage application of PCT/EP2012/070348, filed on Oct. 12, 2012, which claims priority from German Patent Application Nos. DE 10 2011 086 319.2, filed on Nov. 14, 2011, and DE 10 2012 209 482.2, filed on Jun. 5, 2012, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.It is noted that citation or identification of any document in this application is not an admission that such document is available as prior art to the present invention.The invention relates to a biocomposite or a biomaterial. These biomaterials or biocomposites are already known by way of example as “wood-plastic composites” (abbreviated to “WPC”), i.e. wood- ...

ADHESION PROMOTER

Disclosed is a resinous adhesion promoter composition comprising a random copolymer having first and second constitutional monomeric units, the first monomeric units comprising functional groups that promote adhesion to a substrate and the second monomeric units being derived from ethylenically unsaturated monomers and comprising other functional groups that promote adhesion to a substrate. 1. A resinous adhesion promoter composition comprising a random copolymer having first and second constitutional monomeric units , the first monomeric units comprising functional groups that promote adhesion to a substrate and the second monomeric units being derived from ethylenically unsaturated monomers and comprising other functional groups that promote adhesion to a substrate.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the first monomeric units comprise monomeric units derived from cycloalkyl(meth)acrylate and/or aryl(meth)acrylate.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the first monomeric units comprise 20-95 wt. % of the random copolymer based on the total solids weight of the random copolymer.4. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the first monomeric units comprise monomeric units derived from isobornyl(meth)acrylate.5. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the second monomeric units comprise an alkoxy metal or alkoxy metalloid group.6. The composition of claim 5 , wherein second monomeric units comprise an alkoxy silane group.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the second monomeric units comprise 5-50 wt. % of the random copolymer based on the total solids weight of the random copolymer.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the random copolymer comprises further monomeric units different from the first and second monomeric units claim 1 , the further monomeric units being derived from ethylenically unsaturated monomers.9. The composition of wherein the further monomeric units comprise up to 25 wt. % of the random copolymer based on the total solids weight of the ...

RESIN COMPOSITION AND RESIN MOLDED ARTICLE

A resin composition includes a thermoplastic resin, a carbon fiber, a polyamide having at least one of a carboxy group and an amino group at a terminal thereof, in which a presence ratio of the amino group present on the terminal (terminal amino group) is higher than a presence ratio of the carboxy group present the terminal (terminal carboxy group), and a compatibilizer. 1. A resin composition comprising:a thermoplastic resin;a carbon fiber;a polyamide having at least one of a carboxy group and an amino group at a terminal thereof, in which a presence ratio of the amino group present on the terminal (terminal amino group) is higher than a presence ratio of the carboxy group present the terminal (terminal carboxy group); anda compatibilizer.2. The resin composition according to claim 1 , {'br': None, 'i': A', 'A]+[B, '0.6≤[]/([])≤1.0'}, 'wherein a relationship between a presence ratio of the terminal amino group and a presence ratio of the carboxy group per 1 kg of the polyamide satisfies the following formulawherein [A] represents a concentration of the terminal amino group (mol/kg) which is a molar amount of the terminal amino group per 1 kg of the polyamide, and[B] represents a concentration of the terminal carboxy group (mol/kg) which is a molar amount of the terminal carboxy group per 1 kg of the polyamide.3. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the thermoplastic resin is a polyolefin.4. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the compatibilizer is a modified polyolefin.5. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein an average fiber length of the carbon fibers is from about 0.1 mm to about 5.0 mm.6. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein a content of the carbon fiber is from about 0.1 parts by weight to about 200 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin.7. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein a content of the compatibilizer is from about 1 parts by weight to ...

COMPATIBILIZER AND THERMOPLASTIC RESIN EMPLOYING THE SAME

A compatibilizer and thermoplastic resin employing the same are provided. The compatibilizer includes about 100 parts by weight of polyolefin having at least one reactive functional group, and about 80-120 parts by weight of a copolymer, wherein the copolymer has x number of repeat units represented by 2. The compatibilizer as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin having at least one reactive functional group is polypropylene having at least one reactive functional group claim 1 , ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer (EPDM) having at least one reactive functional group claim 1 , or a combination thereof.5. The compatibilizer as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the copolymer has a weight average molecular weight from 1 claim 1 ,000 to 10 claim 1 ,000.6. The compatibilizer as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the reactive functional group of the polyolefin having at least one reactive functional group has a weight percentage between 0.5 wt % and 5 wt % claim 1 , based on the weight of the polyolefin having at least one reactive functional group.7. A thermoplastic resin composition claim 1 , comprising:(a) 60-90 parts by weight of nitrile-butadiene rubber;(b) 10-40 parts by weight of polyolefin;{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(c) the compatibilizer as claimed in , wherein the compatibilizer has a weight percentage between 5 wt % and 15 wt %, based on the total weight of (a) nitrile-butadiene rubber and (b) polyolefin; and'}(d) cross-linking agent, wherein the cross-linking agent has a weight percentage between 0.2 wt % and 2.0 wt %, based on the total weight of (a) nitrile-butadiene rubber and (b) polyolefin.8. The thermoplastic resin composition as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the (d) cross-linking agent is a peroxide cross-linking agent.9. The thermoplastic resin composition as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the peroxide cross-linking agent is benzoyl peroxide claim 8 , 1 claim 8 ,1-bis(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexane claim 8 , 2 claim 8 ,5-bis(tert- ...

MODIFIED CELLULOSE FIBERS

Modified cellulose fibers, wherein each of (A) one or more substituents selected from substituents represented by the following general formula (1) and substituents represented by the following general formula (2): —CH—CH(OH)—R(1); —CH—CH(OH)—CH—(OA)-O—R(2), wherein each Rin the general formula (1) and the general formula (2) is independently a linear or branched alkyl group having 3 or more carbon atoms and 30 or less carbon atoms; n in the general formula (2) is a number of 0 or more and 50 or less; and A is a linear or branched, divalent saturated hydrocarbon group having 1 or more carbon atoms and 6 or less carbon atoms, and (B) a substituent represented by the following general formula (3): —CH—CH(OH)—R(3), wherein Rin the general formula (3) is an alkyl group having 1 or more carbon atoms and 2 or less carbon atoms, is independently bonded to cellulose fibers via an ether bond, wherein the modified cellulose fibers have a cellulose I crystal structure. The resin composition blended with the modified cellulose fibers of the present invention can be suitably used in various industrial applications such as daily sundries, household electric appliance parts, wrapping materials for household electric appliance parts and automobile parts. 1. Modified cellulose fibers , wherein each of [{'br': None, 'sub': 2', '1, '—CH—CH(OH)—R\u2003\u2003(1)'}, {'br': None, 'sub': 2', '2', 'n', '1, '—CH—CH(OH)—CH—(OA)-O—R\u2003\u2003(2)'}], '(A) one or more substituents selected from substituents represented by the following general formula (1) and substituents represented by the following general formula (2){'sub': '1', 'wherein each Rin the general formula (1) and the general formula (2) is independently a linear or branched alkyl group having 3 or more carbon atoms and 30 or less carbon atoms; n in the general formula (2) is a number of 0 or more and 50 or less; and A is a linear or branched, divalent saturated hydrocarbon group having 1 or more carbon atoms and 6 or less carbon ...

RESIN COMPOSITION AND RESIN MOLDED BODY

A resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin, carbon fibers, glass fibers, a resin containing amide bonds and/or imide bonds, and a compatibilizer. 1. A resin composition comprising:a thermoplastic resin;carbon fibers;glass fibers;a resin comprising at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond; anda compatibilizer.2. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,{'sup': C', 'G', 'e', 'G, 'wherein a mass ratio W/Wof a content Wof the carbon fibers to a content Wof the glass fibers is 0.01 to 100.'}3. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein a content of the carbon fibers is 0.1 part by mass to 200 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin.4. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein a content of the glass fibers is 0.1 part by mass to 200 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin.5. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein an average fiber length of the carbon fibers is 0.1 mm to 5.0 mm.6. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein an average fiber length of the glass fibers is 0.1 mm to 2.0 mm.7. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the thermoplastic resin is a polyolefin.8. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the resin comprising at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond is a polyamide.9. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the compatibilizer is a modified polyolefin.10. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein a content of the resin comprising at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond is 0.1 part by mass to 100 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin.11. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein a content of the compatibilizer is 0.1 part by mass to 50 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin.12. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the content of the resin comprising at least one of an ...

Propylene-based compositions comprising carbon fibers and a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer

The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising: (A) from 30 wt % to 94 wt % of a propylene component including at least one propylene-based polymer having a propylene content of at least 75 wt %, based on the total weight of the propylene-based polymer, and a melt flow rate of at least 10 g/10 minutes as measured by ISO 1133 at 230 C/2.16 kg; (B) from 1 wt % to 50 wt % of a carbon fiber component; (C) from 5 wt % to 69 wt % of a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer; and, optionally, (D) from 0.1 wt % to 15 wt % of a compatibilization agent.

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Composition

A thermoplastic polyurethane composition includes a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and a polyoxymethylene. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises 50 to 95 parts by weight of the TPU and 5 to 50 parts by weight of the polyoxymethylene, per 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic polyurethane composition. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition has an Izod notched impact of greater than 0.5 fflb/in at −40° C. as determined by ASTM D256 10, Method A, and an elastic modulus of greater than 700 psi at 130° C. as determined by ASTM D412. A fluid transfer tube is formed from the thermoplastic polyurethane composition. 1. A thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprising:50 to 95 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyurethane, per 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic polyurethane composition;5 to 50 parts by weight of a polyoxymethylene, per 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic polyurethane composition; andan anhydride-functional compatibilizer;wherein said thermoplastic polyurethane composition has an Izod notched impact of greater than 0.5 ft·lb/in at −40° C. as determined by ASTM D256 10, Method A, and an elastic modulus of greater than 700 psi at 130° C. as determined by ASTM D412.2. A thermoplastic polyurethane composition as set forth in wherein the anhydride-functional compatibilizer is a maleic anhydride-functional polyethylene or polypropylene.3. A thermoplastic polyurethane composition as set forth in wherein said thermoplastic polyurethane is selected from the group of polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethanes claim 1 , polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethanes claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. A thermoplastic polyurethane composition as set forth in wherein said thermoplastic polyurethane is a polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethane.5. A thermoplastic polyurethane composition as set forth in wherein said thermoplastic polyurethane has a weight average molecular weight of greater than 50 claim 1 ,000 g/mol.6. A ...

THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR ALDEHYDE ABATEMENT

The present disclosure provides a composition comprising: (A) a polypropylene polymer; (B) a polyolefin elastomer; (C) a polymer comprising an acetoacetyl functional group; and (D) a compatibilizer component. The present disclosure also provides an article made from the composition. 1. A composition comprising:(A) a polypropylene polymer;(B) a polyolefin elastomer;(C) a polymer comprising an acetoacetyl functional group; and(D) a compatibilizer component.2. A composition comprising:(A) from 50 wt % to 85 wt % of a polypropylene polymer;(B) from 5 wt % to 35 wt % of a polyolefin elastomer;(C) from 0.2 wt % to 20 wt % of a polymer comprising an acetoacetyl functional; group; and(D) from 0.01 wt % to 10 wt % of a compatibilizer component.3. The composition of wherein the polyolefin elastomer is an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer.4. The composition of wherein the polymer comprising an acetoacetyl functional group comprises:a base polymer selected from the group consisting of an acrylic polymer, a polyethylene, a polypropylene, a polystyrene, a styrenic block copolymer, and combinations thereof; andan acetoacetyl-containing monomer selected from the group consisting of acetoacetoxyethyl methacrylate, acetoacetoxyethyl acrylate, acetoacetoxypropyl methacrylate, allyl acetoacetate, acetoacetoxybutyl methacrylate, 2,3-di(acetoacetoxy)propyl methacrylate, and mixtures thereof.5. The composition of wherein the base polymer is polystyrene and the acetoacetyl-containing monomer is acetoacetoxyethyl methacrylate.6. The composition of in which the compatibilizer component is selected from the group consisting of a styrenic block copolymer claim 1 , an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer claim 1 , an ethylene ethyl acrylate copolymer claim 1 , a block composite claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The composition of comprising equal to or less than 0.02 mg/mformaldehyde claim 1 , as measured in accordance with the VOC Test Method.8. The composition of comprising less than 4.0 mg/ ...

HEAT AGING RESISTANT ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION

Polyamide-filled EVA copolymer compositions comprising a continuous EVA copolymer phase and a discontinuous polyamide phase are produced by a melt mixing process. When crosslinked with peroxide curatives the polyamide-filled EVA copolymer compositions exhibit enhanced resistance to heat aging compared to EVA elastomer compositions reinforced with carbon black or other inorganic fillers. 1. A polyamide-filled EVA copolymer composition consisting essentially of(a) about 40 wt % to about 95 wt % of an EVA copolymer component comprising one or more EVA copolymers wherein the at least one EVA copolymer(s) comprise at least 40% by weight of copolymerized vinyl acetate monomer units; and(b) about 5 wt % to about 60 wt % of a polyamide component comprising one or more polyamides having a melting peak temperature of at least 160° C.; and optionally(c) one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of carbon black, inorganic fillers, plasticizers, pigments, antioxidants, colorants, waxes, and compatibilizers,wherein the polyamide component is dispersed in a continuous phase of the EVA copolymer component; wherein the EVA copolymer is amorphous or has a melting peak temperature up to 50° C.; wherein the polyamide-filled EVA copolymer composition has a Mooney viscosity (ML 1+4, 100° C.) determined according to ASTM D1646 of 5 to 200; wherein the weight percentages of the EVA copolymer and polyamide components are based on the combined weight of the EVA copolymer(s) andpolyamide(s) in the polyamide-filled EVA copolymer composition; wherein the total weight of the plasticizer(s), wax(es), colorant(s) and pigment(s) is 0.1 phr to 30 phr; wherein the weight(s) of the compatibilizer(s) are 3 phr to 10 phr; wherein the weight(s) of the antioxidant(s) are 0.1 phr to 5 phr; wherein the total weight of the carbon black and of the inorganic filler(s) is 9 to 30 phr; and wherein the phr are based on the combined weight of the EVA copolymer(s).2. The polyamide-filled EVA ...

RESIN COMPOSITION AND RESIN MOLDED ARTICLE

A resin composition includes a thermoplastic resin, a carbon fiber, a resin containing at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond and having such a melting temperature that a difference in melting temperature between the resin containing at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond and the thermoplastic resin is 90° C. or lower, and a compatibilizer. 1. A resin composition comprising:a thermoplastic resin;a carbon fiber;a resin containing at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond and having such a melting temperature that a difference in melting temperature between the resin containing at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond and the thermoplastic resin is 90° C. or lower; anda compatibilizer.2. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the difference in melting temperature between the resin containing at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond and the thermoplastic resin is from 0° C. to 80° C.3. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the thermoplastic resin is a polyolefin.4. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the resin containing at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond is polyamide.5. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the compatibilizer is a modified polyolefin.6. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein an average fiber length of the carbon fiber is from 0.1 mm to 5.0 mm.7. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein a content of the carbon fiber is from 0.1 parts by weight to 200 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin.8. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein a content of the resin containing at least one of an amide bond and an imide bond is from 0.1 parts by weight to 100 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin.9. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein a content of the compatibilizer is from 1 part by weight to 50 parts by weight with respect to ...

Polymer composition

The present invention relates to a composition comprising polypropylene, polyethylene and a compatibiliser, wherein said compatibiliser is a non-aromatic polyester having an average M/E ratio of at least 10, wherein M is the number of backbone carbon atoms in the polyester not including the carbonyl carbons and E is the number of ester groups in the polyester.

POLYVINYLCHLORIDE/POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION

The invention is directed to a composition, and to an article made from said composition. The composition of the invention comprises a blend of: (A) polyvinylchloride; (B) polyolefin modified to have one or more carboxyl groups; and (C) a copolymer containing one or more moieties that are miscible with polyvinylchloride and one or more epoxy groups. 1. Composition comprising a blend of(A) polyvinylchloride;(B) polyolefin modified to have a carboxyl group; and(C) a copolymer containing a moiety that is miscible with polyvinylchloride and an epoxy group.2. Composition according to claim 1 , wherein said polyolefin modified to have a carboxyl group is a modified polyethylene and/or modified polypropylene.3. Composition according to claim 1 , wherein said moiety that is miscible with polyvinylchloride comprises one or more selected from a polymethylmethacrylate moiety claim 1 , a nitrile butadiene rubber moiety claim 1 , a polycaprolactone moiety claim 1 , a polyethylene vinyl acetate moiety claim 1 , and a poly(ethylene-vinylacetate-carbon monoxide)terpolymer moiety.4. Composition according to claim 1 , wherein said moiety that is miscible with polyvinylchloride comprises a polymethylmethacrylate moiety.5. Composition according to claim 1 , wherein said epoxy group on the copolymer has undergone a ring-opening reaction with a carboxyl group on the modified polyolefin.6. Composition according to claim 1 , wherein said composition comprises a blend of(A) the polyvinylchloride in an amount of 40-85 wt. % based on total weight of the blend;(B) the polyolefin modified to have the carboxyl group in an amount of 3-15 wt. % based on total weight of the blend; and(C) the copolymer in an amount of 3-15 wt. % based on total weight of the blend.7. Composition according to claim 1 , wherein said blend further comprises(D) another polyolefin in an amount of 5-35 wt. % based on total weight of the blend.8. Composition according to claim 7 , wherein said another polyolefin is a ...

PNEUMATIC TIRE

The present invention provides a pneumatic tire having high productivity and achieving a balanced improvement in fuel economy, rubber strength, abrasion resistance, wet-grip performance, and handling stability. The present invention relates to a pneumatic tire including a tread formed from a rubber composition, the rubber composition containing a rubber component in which, based on 100% by mass of the rubber component, the amount of a styrene-butadiene rubber is 15-90% by mass, the amount of a high-cis polybutadiene having a cis content of 95% by mass or more is 5-60% by mass, and the amount of a polyisoprene-based rubber is 0-70% by mass, the rubber composition containing, relative to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, 10-150 parts by mass of a silica having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of 40-400 m/g, and 1-50 parts by mass of a farnesene resin obtained by polymerizing farnesene. 1. A pneumatic tire , comprising:a tread formed from a rubber composition,{'sup': '2', 'wherein the rubber composition comprises a rubber component in which, based on 100% by mass of the rubber component, an amount of a styrene-butadiene rubber is 15 to 90% by mass, an amount of a high-cis polybutadiene having a cis content of 95% by mass or more is 5 to 60% by mass, and an amount of a polyisoprene-based rubber is 0 to 70% by mass, and the rubber composition comprises, relative to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, 10 to 150 parts by mass of a silica having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of 40 to 400 m/g, and 1 to 50 parts by mass of a farnesene resin obtained by polymerizing farnesene.'}2. The pneumatic tire according to claim 1 , wherein the farnesene resin is a farnesene homopolymer.3. The pneumatic tire according to claim 2 , wherein the homopolymer has a glass transition temperature of −60° C. or lower.4. The pneumatic tire according to claim 2 , wherein the homopolymer has a weight average molecular weight of 3 claim 2 ,000 to 500 claim 2 , ...

MODIFIED POLY(ARYLENE ETHER) RESIN COMPOSITION AND MOLDED ARTICLE PRODUCED THEREOF

The present invention relates to a modified poly(arylene ether) resin composition. More particularly, the present invention relates to a modified poly(arylene ether) resin composition including 10 to 40% by weight of a poly(arylene ether) resin, 30 to 70% by weight of a polyamide resin, 1 to 20% by weight of a polyolefin based resin, 1 to 10% by weight of a compatibilizer, and 1 to 20% by weight of an impact modifier, and a molded article manufactured using the same. 1. A modified poly(arylene ether) resin composition , comprising 10 to 40% by weight of a poly(arylene ether) resin , 30 to 70% by weight of a polyamide resin , 1 to 20% by weight of a polyolefin based resin , 1 to 10% by weight of a compatibilizer , and 1 to 20% by weight of an impact modifier.3. The modified poly(arylene ether) resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the poly(arylene ether) resin is a poly(phenylene ether) resin.4. The modified poly(arylene ether) resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the poly(arylene ether) resin has a weight-average molecular weight of 10 claim 1 ,000 to 100 claim 1 ,000 g/mol.5. The modified poly(arylene ether) resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polyamide resin has a relative viscosity (RV) of 2.0 to 3.2 dl/g.6. The modified poly(arylene ether) resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin based resin is a single olefin polymer or a copolymer comprising another vinyl monomer.7. The modified poly(arylene ether) resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin based resin has a melt index (MI) of 0.2 to 100 g/10 min.8. The modified poly(arylene ether) resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the compatibilizer is a reactive compatibilizer.9. The modified poly(arylene ether) resin composition according to claim 8 , wherein the reactive compatibilizer is a block or graft copolymer that is modified with unsaturated carboxylic acid or an unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride.10. The modified ...

Thermoplastic Resin Composition with Remarkable Discoloration Resistance and Impact Resistance

The present invention relates to a polyester-based thermoplastic resin composition comprising (A) a polyester resin, (B) a reactive polysiloxane and (C) a white pigment, having remarkable photostability, discoloration resistance and reflectance, thermal resistance, durability and mechanical strength, and capable of remarkably improving impact strength.

POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION WITH REDUCED ODOR AND FOGGING

A polyolefin composition made from or containing (A) at least one polyolefin, (B) up to 50.0% by weight of a filler, and (C) from 0.05 to 2.5% by weight of at least one cyclodextrin, wherein the sum of (A)+(B)+(C) is equal to 100 weight percent, based on the total weight of the polyolefin composition. 1. A polyolefin composition comprising:(A) at least one polyolefin;(B) up to 50.0% by weight of a filler; and(C) from 0.05 to 2.5% by weight of at least one cyclodextrin, the sum (A)+(B)+(C) being 100.2. The polyolefin composition according to comprising:(A) at least one polyolefin;(B) from 3.0 to 40.0% by weight of a filler; and(C) from 0.1 to 2.5% by weight of at least one cyclodextrin, the sum (A)+(B)+(C) being 100.3. The polyolefin composition according to comprising:(A) at least one polyolefin;(B) from 5.0 to 38.0% by weight of a filler; and(C) from 0.2 to 2.0% by weight of at least one cyclodextrin, the sum (A)+(B)+(C) being 100.4. The polyolefin composition according to claim 1 , wherein component (A) comprises a polypropylene.5. The polyolefin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the cyclodextrin is β-cyclodextrin claim 1 , methylated β-cyclodextrin or a mixture thereof.6. The polyolefin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the filler (B) is talc.7. The polyolefin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the filler (B) is glass fibers.8. The polyolefin composition according to further comprising a compatibilizer.9. The polyolefin composition according to claim 8 , wherein the compatibilizer is a propylene polymer grafted with maleic anhydride.10. A molded article prepared from the composition according to .11. The molded article according to claim 10 , being an automotive article.12. A process for injection molding comprising the step of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'molding the polyolefin composition according to .'} In general, the present disclosure relates to the field of chemistry. More specifically, the present ...

Polylactide Based Compositions

The present invention relates to a block copolymer, being the reaction product of: 115.-. (canceled)16. A block copolymer comprising a reaction product of:at least one functionalized polyfarnesene comprising a polymeric chain derived from farnesene and having at least one functional terminal end selected from the group comprising hydroxyl, amino, epoxy, isocyanato, and a carboxylic acid; andat least one lactide;wherein the block copolymer comprises at least one polyfarnesene block and at least one polylactide block.17. The block copolymer of 16 , wherein the block copolymer is a di-block or a triblock copolymer.18. The block copolymer of 16 , wherein the number average molecular weight Mn of the at least one polyfarnesene block is from 1 to 300 kDa.19. The block copolymer of 16 , wherein the number average molecular weight Mn of the at least one polylactide block is from 0.2 to 400 kDa.20. The block copolymer of 16 , wherein the block copolymer is selected from the group comprising PLA-PF diblock copolymer , PLA-PF-PLA triblock copolymer , PLA-PF multiblock copolymer , PLA-PF star copolymers , PLA-PF gradient containing block copolymers; and mixtures thereof; preferably the block copolymer is a PLA-PF diblock copolymer or a PLA-PF-PLA triblock copolymer.21. The block copolymer of 16 , wherein the at least one polylactide (PLA) block is selected from the group comprising poly-L-lactide , poly-D-lactide , poly-DL-lactide , poly-meso-lactide , and mixtures thereof.22. A process for manufacturing a block copolymer comprising:contacting at least one functionalized polyfarnesene comprising a polymeric chain derived from farnesene and having at least one functional terminal end selected from the group comprising hydroxyl, amino, epoxy, isocyanato, and carboxylic acid;with at least one lactide; and polymerizing the lactide in the presence of the at least one functionalized polyfarnesene;thereby forming the block copolymer comprising at least one polyfarnesene block and at ...

ROOFING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING LINEAR LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

Provided is a polymer blend composition comprising linear low density polyethylene, a propylene polymer generally having rubber dispersed therein, and a combination of a propylene copolymer and an ethylene copolymer. In one embodiment, there is provided a polymer blend composition comprising 15 to 75 weight percent of a propylene polymer having from 10-60% crystallinity, 30-50 weight percent of a linear low density polyethylene, and a combination of the propylene copolymer and the ethylene copolymer comprising the remainder of the composition. 1. A membrane composition comprising: (i) 15-75 wt % of a propylene polymer having from 10-60% crystallinity;', '(ii) 30-50 wt % of a linear low density polyethylene; and', '(iii) 5-20 wt % of a combination of a propylene matrix copolymer and an ethylene matrix copolymer;, 'a) from about 40 wt % to 75 wt % of a polymer blend composition comprising;'}b) at least one flame retardant;c) at least one ultraviolet stabilizer; andd) at least one pigment.2. The membrane composition of claim 1 , wherein the flame retardant comprises 20-40 wt % of the composition.3. The membrane composition of claim 1 , wherein the pigment comprises from 4 to 6 wt of the composition.4. The membrane composition of claim 1 , wherein the pigment comprises TiO2.5. A roofing membrane comprising the membrane composition of .6. A roof comprising the roofing membrane of .7. A method of preparing a thermoplastic polyolefin film claim 1 , the method comprising forming a thermoplastic polyolefin film from the composition of .8. The membrane composition of claim 1 , comprising calcium carbonate.9. The membrane composition of claim 1 , wherein the flame retardant comprises calcium carbonate.10. The membrane composition of claim 8 , wherein the calcium carbonate comprises at least 25 wt % of the membrane composition.11. The membrane composition of claim 1 , wherein the amount of flame retardant claim 1 , ultraviolet stabilizer and pigment comprises at least 25 wt % ...