Treated textile material and process for producing the same

An article comprises a textile material and a flame retardant, phosphorus-containing polymer. The flame retardant, phosphorus, containing polymer can be present in the form of a plurality of microprotuberances. The flame retardant, phosphorus, containing polymer can contain a relatively low amount of residual hydroxyalkyl groups bonded to the phosphorus atoms in the polymer. A process for producing a treated textile material is also provided.

Siloxane compound and process for producing the same

A siloxane compound comprises a plurality of siloxane repeating units and at least a portion of the siloxane repeating units are cyclosiloxane repeating units conforming to a specified structure. A process for producing such siloxane compounds is also provided. A process and kit for producing a cross-linked silicone polymer using the described siloxane compounds is also provided. A light emitting diode (LED) comprises an encapsulant, and the encapsulant comprises a cross-linked silicone polymer produced from the described siloxane compounds.

Siloxane compound and process for producing the same

A siloxane compound comprises a plurality of siloxane repeating units and at least a portion of the siloxane repeating units are cyclosiloxane repeating units conforming to a specified structure. A process for producing such siloxane compounds is also provided. A process and kit for producing a cross-linked silicone polymer using the described siloxane compounds is also provided. A light emitting diode (LED) comprises an encapsulant, and the encapsulant comprises a cross-linked silicone polymer produced from the described siloxane compounds.

Compression dressing

This disclosure relates to a compression dressing designed to provide moisture transport properties to a contact surface and compression therapy for patients with swelling due to various medical conditions. The compression dressing is minimally comprised of at least one layer of moisture transport fabric comprised of elastic fiber that exhibits a sufficient amount of elasticity to apply a compressive force to a body part when applied thereto. The compression dressing further provides one-way, active fluid management which can move fluid away from the skin. The compression dressing may also include at least one absorptive reservoir layer that is applied to the outer surface of the moisture transport fabric. This absorptive reservoir layer may be removed as needed without substantially disrupting the compressive force applied to a body part.; The method for using the compression dressing to manage fluid movement and edema is also provided.

PANEL SYSTEM COMPRISING MAGNETICALLY RESPONSIVE ELEMENTS

A panel system comprises: (a) a rigid panel having a first surface, the first surface having a coating thereon, the coating comprising a binder and a particulate material selected from the group consisting of paramagnetic particles, superparamagnetic particles, ferromagnetic particles, ferrimagnetic particles, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a cover layer adjacent to and in contact with the first surface of the rigid panel. In an alternative embodiment, the coating can be disposed on the cover layer. In another alternative embodiment, the coating can be disposed on an intermediate fabric layer that is positioned between the rigid panel and the cover layer. 1. A panel system comprising:(a) a rigid panel having a first surface, the first surface having a coating thereon, the coating comprising a binder and a particulate material selected from the group consisting of paramagnetic particles, superparamagnetic particles, ferromagnetic particles, ferrimagnetic particles, and mixtures thereof; and(b) a cover layer adjacent to and in contact with the first surface of the rigid panel.2. The panel system of claim 1 , wherein the rigid panel is a nonwoven textile material.3. The panel system of or claim 1 , wherein the binder is selected from the group consisting of acrylic binders claim 1 , urethane binders claim 1 , silicone binders claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.4. The panel system of any of - claim 1 , wherein the particulate material is selected from the group consisting of iron particles claim 1 , iron oxide particles claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.5. The panel system of any of - claim 1 , wherein the particulate material has a particle size less of about 100 μm or less.6. A panel system comprising:(a) a rigid panel,(b) a cover layer having a first surface, the first surface of the cover layer being adjacent to and in contact with the rigid panel, the first surface of the cover layer having a coating on at least a portion thereof, the coating comprising a binder and a ...

Epoxy resin composition and epoxy polymer produced using the same

An epoxy resin composition comprises an epoxy resin, a plurality of particles, and a diluent. The particles can comprise a magnesium oxysulfate compound. The diluent can be selected from the group consisting of monoglycidyl compounds, diglycidyl compounds, bisphenol-A alkoxylates, and mixtures thereof. The epoxy resin composition can be reacted with an activator composition to produce an epoxy polymer. The activator composition can comprise one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of polyamine compounds, anhydride compounds, and mixtures thereof.

ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS AND POLYMER COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME

An additive composition comprises phosphate ester anions conforming to a specified structure, aromatic carboxylate anions, optionally cycloaliphatic dicarboxylate anions, aluminum (III) cations, sodium cations, optionally calcium cations, optionally lithium cations, and optionally zinc (II) cations. The anions are present in the additive composition in specified molar percentages. The cations are also present in the additive composition in specified molar percentages. 2. The additive composition of claim 1 , wherein Rand Rare selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C-Calkyl groups.3. The additive composition of claim 2 , wherein Rand Rare tert-butyl groups.4. The additive composition of claim 1 , wherein Ris a C-Calkanediyl group.5. The additive composition of claim 4 , wherein Ris a methanediyl group.6. The additive composition of claim 1 , wherein the aromatic carboxylate anions are benzoate anions.7. The additive composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphate ester anions are present in the additive composition in an amount of about 15 mol. % to about 50 mol. % of the total amount of phosphate ester anions and aromatic carboxylate anions present in the additive composition.8. The additive composition of claim 1 , wherein the aromatic carboxylate anions are present in the additive composition in an amount of about 50 mol. % to about 85 mol. % of the total amount of phosphate ester anions and aromatic carboxylate anions present in the additive composition.9. The additive composition of claim 1 , wherein the aluminum (III) cations are present in the additive composition in an amount of about 5 mol. % to about 15 mol. % of the total amount of aluminum (III) cations claim 1 , sodium cations claim 1 , lithium cations claim 1 , and zinc (II) cations present in the additive composition;10. The additive composition of claim 1 , wherein the sodium cations are present in the additive composition in an amount of about 45 mol. % to about 95 mol. % of the total ...

TREATED TEXTILE MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

An article comprises a textile material and a flame retardant, phosphorus-containing polymer. The flame retardant, phosphorus, containing polymer can be present in the form of a plurality of microprotuberances. The flame retardant, phosphorus, containing polymer can contain a relatively low amount of residual hydroxyalkyl groups bonded to the phosphorus atoms in the polymer. A process for producing a treated textile material is also provided. 1. An article comprising:(a) a textile material, the textile material comprising a plurality of textile fibers, each of the textile fibers having a surface; and(b) a flame retardant, phosphorus-containing polymer disposed on at least a portion of the surface of at least a portion of the textile fibers, wherein at least a portion of the flame retardant, phosphorus-containing polymer is present in the form of a plurality of microprotuberances protruding from the surface of the textile fibers, wherein each microprotuberance has a diameter of about 10 microns or less.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein microprotuberances have a primary size of about 100 nm to about 5 microns.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the microprotuberances are agglomerated to form agglomerates claim 1 , and the agglomerates have a diameter of about 100 microns or less.6. The article of claim 5 , wherein the phosphonium compound is a phosphonium precondensate made by reacting a tetrahydroxymethyl phosphonium salt with urea.7. The article of claim 4 , wherein the nitrogen-containing cross-linking compound is urea.8. The article of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the textile fibers are cellulosic fibers.9. The article of claim 8 , wherein about 50% or more of the textile fibers are cellulosic fibers.10. The article of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the textile fibers are thermoplastic synthetic fibers.11. The article of claim 1 , wherein the textile material is a knit textile material.13. The article of claim 12 , ...

ADDITIVE COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A POLYMER COMPOSITION USING THE SAME

An additive composition comprises one or more calcium cis-1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate salts. The calcium 1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate salts have a BET specific surface area of 20 m/g or more. A method for producing a thermoplastic polymer composition entails mixing the additive composition with a thermoplastic polymer, melting the resulting admixture, and letting the admixture solidify to produce a polymer composition. 1. An additive composition comprising one or more calcium 1 ,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate salts , wherein the calcium 1 ,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate salts have a BET specific surface area of 20 m/g or more.2. The additive composition of claim 1 , wherein the calcium 1 claim 1 ,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate salts have a BET specific surface area of about 25 m/g or more.3. The additive composition of claim 1 , wherein the calcium 1 claim 1 ,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate salts have a BET specific surface area of about 30 m/g or more.4. The additive composition of claim 1 , wherein the additive composition comprises calcium cis-1 claim 1 ,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate.5. The additive composition of claim 4 , wherein the additive composition comprises calcium cis-1 claim 4 ,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate monohydrate.6. The additive composition of claim 4 , wherein the additive composition comprises anhydrous calcium cis-1 claim 4 ,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate.7. The additive composition of claim 1 , wherein the additive composition further comprises a metal salt of a fatty acid.8. The additive composition of claim 7 , wherein the fatty acid is selected from the group consisting of C-Cfatty acids.9. The additive composition of claim 8 , wherein the fatty acid is selected from the group consisting of C-Cfatty acids.10. The additive composition of claim 9 , wherein the fatty acid is stearic acid.11. The additive composition of claim 7 , wherein the metal salt of a fatty acid comprises a cation selected from the group consisting of alkali metal cations claim 7 , alkaline earth ...

FLAME RETARDANT PRECURSORS, POLYMERS PREPARED FROM SUCH PRECURSORS, AND FLAME RESISTANT FABRICS TREATED WITH SUCH POLYMERS

A composition comprises at least one condensed phosphorus compound. The condensed phosphorus compound is produced by reacting together in a condensation reaction a nitrogen compound and a phosphonium compound. A phosphorus-containing polymer is produced by reacting in a condensation reaction a hydroxyalkylphosphonium compound to produce an intermediate polymer and then oxidizing phosphorus atoms in the intermediate polymer to yield a polymer comprising phosphine oxide groups. 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein about 20 mol. % or less of the condensed phosphorus compounds contained in the composition comprise moieties conforming to the structure of Formula (B).4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein about 60 mol. % or more of the phosphorus atoms present in condensed phosphorus compounds in the composition are present in condensed phosphorus compounds conforming to the structure of Formula (M).6. The composition of claim 5 , wherein about 1 mol. % or less of the phosphorus atoms present in condensed phosphorus compounds in the composition are present in condensed phosphorus compounds conforming to the structure of Formula (T).7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the nitrogen compound and the phosphonium compound are reacted together in a ratio of 1 to about 2 molar equivalents of the nitrogen compound to 1 molar equivalent of the phosphonium cations.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein about 40 mol. % or less of the phosphorus atoms present in the composition are contained in unreacted phosphonium compounds conforming to the structure of Formula (P).9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein about 30 mol. % or less of the phosphorus atoms present in the composition are contained in unreacted phosphonium compounds conforming to the structure of Formula (P).10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition has a viscosity of about 150 cP or less at 20° C.12. The polymer of claim 11 , wherein the ratio of (i) the molar equivalents of carbon atoms in the ...

Process for extruding polypropylene

A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.

PROCESS FOR EXTRUDING POLYPROPYLENE

A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent. 2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the nucleating agent conforms to the structure of Formula (I).3. The process of claim 2 , wherein R-Rare hydrogen and Mis a calcium cation.4. The process of claim 2 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises a potassium or sodium cation and a C-Cfatty acid anion.5. The process of claim 4 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises potassium stearate.6. The process of claim 4 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises sodium stearate.7. The process of claim 1 , wherein the nucleating agent conforms to the structure of Formula (II).8. The process of claim 7 , wherein R-Rare hydrogen and Mand Mare sodium cations.9. The process of claim 7 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises a potassium or aluminum cation and a C-Cfatty acid anion.10. The process of claim 9 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises potassium stearate.11. The process of claim 9 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises aluminum stearate.12. The process of claim 9 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises magnesium 12-hydroxy stearate.13. The process of claim 9 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises calcium stearoyl lactylate.14. The process of claim 9 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises zinc 12-hydroxy stearate.15. The process of claim 1 , wherein the first composition comprises the nucleating agent in an amount of at least about 100 ppm.16. The process of claim 1 , wherein the second extrudate comprises the nucleating agent in an amount of less than about 0.1 ppm.17. The process of claim 1 , wherein the first acid scavenger is calcium stearate or hydrotalcite.18. The process of claim 1 , wherein when the nucleating agent is sodium benzoate claim 1 , the first acid scavenger comprises the same composition as the nucleating agent.19. The process of ...

3-phenyl-3h-1-benzofuran-2-one compounds and compositions comprising the same

A 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one compound is substituted with one or more acyloxy groups comprising 26 or more carbon atoms. A compound comprises two or more 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one moieties and a second moiety selected from the group consisting of divalent and polyvalent C4-C60 hydrocarbon moieties. Each 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one moiety is covalently bound to an open valence of the second moiety through a linking group selected from the group consisting of a carboxy group and oxyalkylene ester moieties. A composition comprises the 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one compound described above or the compound described above comprising two or more 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one moieties.

ADDITIVE COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

An additive composition comprises a plurality of granules. The granules comprise a polymer additive selected from the group consisting of clarifying agents, nucleating agents, and mixtures thereof. About 75 wt. % or more of the granules present in the additive composition have a particle size of about 0.5 mm to about 2.8 mm, and the granules have a particle hardness of less than 50 cN. A method for producing a polymer composition utilizes the above-described additive composition. 1. An additive composition comprising a plurality of granules , the granules comprising a polymer additive selected from the group consisting of clarifying agents , nucleating agents , and mixtures thereof , wherein about 75 wt. % or more of the granules present in the additive composition have a particle size of about 0.5 mm to about 2.8 mm , and wherein the granules have a particle hardness of less than 50 cN.3. The additive composition of claim 2 , wherein R claim 2 , R claim 2 , R claim 2 , R claim 2 , R claim 2 , R claim 2 , and Rare each hydrogen; Ris —CHOHCHOH; and R claim 2 , R claim 2 , R claim 2 , and Rare selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups.4. The additive composition of claim 3 , wherein R claim 3 , R claim 3 , R claim 3 , and Rare methyl groups.5. The additive composition of claim 2 , wherein Ris selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups and alkenyl groups; R claim 2 , R claim 2 , R claim 2 , R claim 2 , R claim 2 , R claim 2 , R claim 2 , and Rare each hydrogen; Ris —CHOHCHOH; and Rand Rare selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups and alkoxy groups.6. The additive composition of claim 5 , wherein R claim 5 , Rand Rare n-propyl groups.7. The additive composition of claim 1 , wherein the polymer additive is about 50 wt. % or more of the total weight of the additive composition.8. The additive composition of claim 7 , wherein the polymer additive is about 75 wt. % or more of the total weight of the additive composition.9. The additive composition ...

SILOXANE COMPOUND AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

A siloxane compound comprises a plurality of siloxane repeating units and at least a portion of the siloxane repeating units are cyclosiloxane repeating units conforming to a specified structure. A process for producing such siloxane compounds is also provided. A process and kit for producing a cross-linked silicone polymer using the described siloxane compounds is also provided. A light emitting diode (LED) comprises an encapsulant, and the encapsulant comprises a cross-linked silicone polymer produced from the described siloxane compounds. 2. The siloxane compound of claim 1 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups claim 1 , haloalkyl groups claim 1 , and aryl groups.3. The siloxane compound of claim 2 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of aryl groups.4. The siloxane compound of claim 3 , wherein Rand Rare each phenyl groups.7. The siloxane compound of claim 1 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups and aryl groups.8. The siloxane compound of claim 7 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups.9. The siloxane compound of claim 8 , wherein Rand Rare methyl groups.10. The siloxane compound of claim 1 , wherein the siloxane compound further comprises silyl terminating groups.12. The process of claim 11 , wherein the first siloxane compound comprises a plurality of groups conforming to the structure of Formula (XX) and the second siloxane compound comprises a plurality of groups conforming to the structure of Formula (XL).13. The process of claim 11 , wherein x is 0 and y is 1.14. The process of claim 11 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups claim 11 , haloalkyl groups claim 11 , and aryl groups.15. The process of claim 14 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of aryl groups.16. The process of claim 15 , wherein Rand Rare phenyl ...

SILOXANE COMPOUND AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

A siloxane compound comprises a plurality of siloxane repeating units and at least a portion of the siloxane repeating units are cyclosiloxane repeating units conforming to a specified structure. A process for producing such siloxane compounds is also provided. A process and kit for producing a cross-linked silicone polymer using the described siloxane compounds is also provided. A light emitting diode (LED) comprises an encapsulant, and the encapsulant comprises a cross-linked silicone polymer produced from the described siloxane compounds. 2. The siloxane compound of claim 1 , wherein the Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of haloalkyl groups claim 1 , and aryl groups.3. The siloxane compound of claim 2 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected form the group consisting of aryl groups.4. The siloxane compound of claim 3 , wherein Rand Rare phenyl groups.5. The siloxane compound of claim 2 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of haloalkyl groups.6. The siloxane compound of claim 5 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of fluoroalkyl groups8. The siloxane compound of claim 1 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups and aryl groups.9. The siloxane compound of claim 8 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups.10. The siloxane compound of claim 9 , wherein Rand Rare methyl groups.11. The siloxane compound of claim 1 , wherein the siloxane compound further comprises silyl terminating groups.12. The siloxane compound of claim 1 , wherein x is 0 claim 1 , 1 claim 1 , or 2.13. The siloxane compound of claim 12 , wherein x is 0.14. The siloxane compound of claim 1 , wherein y is 1 claim 1 , 2 claim 1 , or 3.15. The siloxane compound of claim 14 , wherein y is 1.16. The siloxane compound of claim 1 , wherein x is 0 and y is 1. This application claims, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §119(e), the benefit of the ...

3-phenyl-3h-1-benzofuran-2-one compounds and compositions comprising the same

A 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one compound is substituted with one or more acyloxy groups comprising 26 or more carbon atoms. A compound comprises two or more 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one moieties and a second moiety selected from the group consisting of divalent and polyvalent C4-C60 hydrocarbon moieties. Each 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one moiety is covalently bound to an open valence of the second moiety through a linking group selected from the group consisting of a carboxy group and oxyalkylene ester moieties. A composition comprises the 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one compound described above or the compound described above comprising two or more 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one moieties.

PROCESS FOR EXTRUDING POLYPROPYLENE

A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent. 1. A process for extruding polypropylene comprising , in order:a. extruding a first composition through a first extruder forming a first extrudate, wherein the first composition comprises first reactor flake polypropylene, a nucleating agent, and a first acid scavenger, wherein the nucleating agent is in an amount of at least about 50 ppm;b. extruding a second composition through the first extruder following step a. forming a second extrudate, wherein the second composition comprises second reactor flake polypropylene and a second acid scavenger, wherein the second acid scavenger is a potassium salt of a fatty acid, wherein the second extrudate contains between about 0.01 ppm and 1 ppm of the nucleating agent, and wherein the content of all nucleating agents in the second extrudate is less than 10 ppm.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the first acid scavenger is selected from the group consisting of calcium stearate and hydrotalcite.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the first acid scavenger and the second acid scavenger are the same composition.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the nucleating agent comprises a cycloaliphatic metal salt.6. The process of claim 5 , wherein R-Rare hydrogen and Mis a calcium cation.8. The process of claim 7 , wherein R-Rare hydrogen and Mand Mare sodium cations.9. The process of claim 1 , wherein the first composition comprises the nucleating agent in an amount of at least about 100 ppm.10. The process of claim 1 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises a potassium cation and a C-Cfatty acid anion.{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'The process of , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises potassium stearate.'}12. The process of claim 1 , wherein the difference between the Tof the first extrudate and the second extrudate is greater ...

Biaxially oriented polypropylene film

A biaxially oriented polypropylene film comprising at least one layer, wherein the at least one layer of the film comprises a nucleating agent, a potassium salt of a fatty acid, and a thermoplastic essentially consisting of polypropylene, wherein the content of all nucleating agents in the film is less than 10 ppm, wherein all of the thermoplastics in the layer of the film essentially consist of polypropylene.

PROCESS FOR EXTRUDING POLYPROPYLENE

A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent. 2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the nucleating agent conforms to the structure of Formula (I).3. The process of claim 2 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises a potassium or sodium cation and a C-Cfatty acid anion.4. The process of claim 4 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises potassium stearate.5. The process of claim 4 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises sodium stearate.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the nucleating agent conforms to the structure of Formula (II).7. The process of claim 7 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises a potassium or aluminum cation and a C-Cfatty acid anion.8. The process of claim 9 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises potassium stearate.9. The process of claim 9 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises aluminum stearate.10. The process of claim 1 , wherein the first acid scavenger is calcium stearate or hydrotalcite.11. The process of claim 1 , wherein no additional nucleating agent is added during step b.13. The process of claim 12 , wherein the nucleating agent conforms to the structure of Formula (I).14. The process of claim 13 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises a potassium or sodium cation and a C-Cfatty acid anion.15. The process of claim 14 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises potassium stearate.16. The process of claim 14 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises sodium stearate.17. The process of claim 12 , wherein the nucleating agent conforms to the structure of Formula (II).18. The process of claim 17 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises potassium stearate.19. The process of claim 17 , wherein the second acid scavenger comprises aluminum stearate.20. The process of claim 12 , wherein the first acid scavenger is calcium stearate or hydrotalcite. This application is a ...

Method for making heterophasic polymer compositions

A heterophasic polymer composition comprises a propylene polymer phase, an ethylene polymer phase, a compatibilizing agent comprising a fulvene moiety, and a nucleating agent. A method for modifying a heterophasic polymer composition comprises the steps of providing a compatibilizing agent, providing a nucleating agent, providing a heterophasic polymer composition comprising a propylene polymer phase and an ethylene polymer phase, mixing the compatibilizing agent, the nucleating agent, and the heterophasic polymer composition, and generating free radicals in the propylene phase and the ethylene phase. At least a portion of the compatibilizing agent then reacts with free radicals in both the propylene polymer phase and the ethylene polymer phase to form a bond with a propylene polymer in the propylene polymer phase and a bond with an ethylene polymer in the ethylene polymer phase.

Process for extruding polypropylene

A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.

Process for extruding polypropylene

A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.

Process for extruding polypropylene

Process for extruding polypropylene

A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.

Metal carboxylate salt nucleating or clarifying agent compounds and related polymer compositions and methods

Nucleating agent compounds are used in polymers, such as polypropylene, to improve both the properties and processing characteristics of the polymer. Some nucleating agents may be used also as clarifiers to reduce the visual haze in finished polymeric articles, thereby increasing clarity of finished polymeric articles. Compounds of a carboxylate salt which employ a combination of an amide group and a metal cation salt perform well as nucleating agents, and provide substantial clarity benefits in a polymer. Other compounds of the invention may employ metal carboxylate salts in combination with an ester group. In other embodiments of the invention a dimer of such compounds may be employed.

Process for extruding polypropylene

A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.

Process for extruding polypropylene

A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.

Process for extruding polypropylene

A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.

Additive composition and method for producing a polymer composition using the same

An additive composition comprises one or more calcium cis-1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate salts. The calcium 1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate salts have a BET specific surface area of 20 m2/g or more. A method for producing a thermoplastic polymer composition entails mixing the additive composition with a thermoplastic polymer, melting the resulting admixture, and letting the admixture solidify to produce a polymer composition.

Process for extruding polypropylene

A process for extruding polypropylene comprising extruding a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.

polypropylene extrusion process

a presente invenção refere-se a um processo de extrusão de polipropileno que compreende extrusar uma composição contendo um polipropileno e um segundo sequestrante de ácido e menos de aproximadamente 10 ppm de um agente nucleante. The present invention relates to a polypropylene extrusion process comprising extruding a composition containing a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than approximately 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.

Composite article suitable for use as a wound dressing

A composite article comprises a fluid transport layer having first and second surfaces and a hydrophobic layer applied to the first surface of the fluid transport layer. When the composite article is used as a wound dressing, the first surface of the fluid transport layer provides a skin-facing surface. The hydrophobic layer comprises a plurality of discontinuities, and at least a portion of the discontinuities have a dimension sufficient to permit the passage of fluid through the hydrophobic layer and into the fluid transport layer.

Siloxane compound and process for producing the same

A siloxane compound comprises a plurality of siloxane repeating units and at least a portion of the siloxane repeating units are cyclosiloxane repeating units conforming to a specified structure. A process for producing such siloxane compounds is also provided. A process and kit for producing a cross-linked silicone polymer using the described siloxane compounds is also provided. A light emitting diode (LED) comprises an encapsulant, and the encapsulant comprises a cross-linked silicone polymer produced from the described siloxane compounds.

Method for making heterophasic polymer compositions

A heterophasic polymer composition comprises a propylene polymer phase, an ethylene polymer phase, a compatibilizing agent comprising a fulvene moiety, and a nucleating agent. A method for modifying a heterophasic polymer composition comprises the steps of providing a compatibilizing agent, providing a nucleating agent, providing a heterophasic polymer composition comprising a propylene polymer phase and an ethylene polymer phase, mixing the compatibilizing agent, the nucleating agent, and the heterophasic polymer composition, and generating free radicals in the propylene phase and the ethylene phase. At least a portion of the compatibilizing agent then reacts with free radicals in both the propylene polymer phase and the ethylene polymer phase to form a bond with a propylene polymer in the propylene polymer phase and a bond with an ethylene polymer in the ethylene polymer phase.

Treated textile material and process for producing the same

An article comprises a textile material and a flame retardant, phosphorus-containing polymer. The flame retardant, phosphorus, containing polymer can be present in the form of a plurality of microprotuberances. The flame retardant, phosphorus, containing polymer can contain a relatively low amount of residual hydroxyalkyl groups bonded to the phosphorus atoms in the polymer. A process for producing a treated textile material is also provided.

Radiation absorbing compositions, methods and articles incorporating such compositions

Infrared (IR) radiation absorbing compounds of metal or metalloids with ligands are beneficial for many applications. Schiff base biquinone (SBB) ligands surrounding a metal or metalloid center may be used for laser welding applications, as one example, wherein effective infared radiation absorption and heat resistance are required. These compounds may be known as Schiff base biquinone metal complexes (SBBC's). The compositions and methods of this invention provide examples of many different NIR absorbing compounds that exhibit high NIR absorbing strength, good thermal stability, and relatively low visible color. The IR absorbing compounds may employ one or more of the following elements: Si, Zr, Bi, Sb, Ce, Cs, K, Mo.

Siloxane compound and process for producing the same

A siloxane compound comprises a plurality of siloxane repeating units and at least a portion of the siloxane repeating units are cyclosiloxane repeating units conforming to a specified structure. A process for producing such siloxane compounds is also provided. A process and kit for producing a cross-linked silicone polymer using the described siloxane compounds is also provided. A light emitting diode (LED) comprises an encapsulant, and the encapsulant comprises a cross-linked silicone polymer produced from the described siloxane compounds. Examples of siloxane compounds are represented by Formula (l): (see formula I)

Composite article for use as a wound dressing

Flame retardant precursors, polymers prepared from such precursors, and flame resistant fabrics treated with such polymers

A composition comprises at least one condensed phosphorus compound. The condensed phosphorus compound is produced by reacting together in a condensation reaction a nitrogen compound and a phosphonium compound. A phosphorus-containing polymer is produced by reacting in a condensation reaction a hydroxyalkylphosphonium compound to produce an intermediate polymer and then oxidizing phosphorus atoms in the intermediate polymer to yield a polymer comprising phosphine oxide groups.

Siloxane compound and process for producing the same

A siloxane compound comprises a plurality of siloxane repeating units and at least a portion of the siloxane repeating units are cyclosiloxane repeating units conforming to a specified structure. A process for producing such siloxane compounds is also provided. A process and kit for producing a cross-linked silicone polymer using the described siloxane compounds is also provided. A light emitting diode (LED) comprises an encapsulant, and the encapsulant comprises a cross-linked silicone polymer produced from the described siloxane compounds. Examples of siloxane compounds are represented by Formula (l): (see formula I)

Additive composition and method for producing a polymer composition using the same

An additive composition comprises one or more calcium cis-1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate salts. The calcium 1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate salts have a BET specific surface area of 20 m2/g or more. A method for producing a thermoplastic polymer composition entails mixing the additive composition with a thermoplastic polymer, melting the resulting admixture, and letting the admixture solidify to produce a polymer composition.

Siloxane compound and process for producing the same

A siloxane compound comprises a plurality of siloxane repeating units and at least a portion of the siloxane repeating units are cyclosiloxane repeating units conforming to a specified structure. A process for producing such siloxane compounds is also provided. A process and kit for producing a cross-linked silicone polymer using the described siloxane compounds is also provided. A light emitting diode (LED) comprises an encapsulant, and the encapsulant comprises a cross-linked silicone polymer produced from the described siloxane compounds.

Fluid Management System

A fluid management cover system of launderable and durable character including at least one fluid transport layer with at least one absorptive reservoir layer disposed in underlying relation to the fluid transport layer. The upper surface of the absorptive reservoir layer is characterized by a greater capillarity than the adjacent surface of the fluid transport layer such that fluid is drawn away from the fluid transport layer and is held within the absorptive reservoir layer. At least one pressure distribution layer incorporating material that at least partially recovers following compression is disposed at a position below the absorptive reservoir layer. An optional skin contacting layer may be disposed above the fluid transport layer and an optional backing layer may be disposed in underlying relation to other layers.

Process for extrusion of polypropylene

A presente invenção refere-se a um processo para extrusão do polipropileno que compreende a extrusão de uma composição compreendendo um polipropileno e um segundo sequestrante de ácido e menos do que cerca de 10 ppm de um agente nucleante. The present invention relates to a process for extrusion of polypropylene which comprises extrusion of a composition comprising a polypropylene and a second acid scavenger and less than about 10 ppm of a nucleating agent.

Additive composition and methods for using the same

Compostos 3-fenil-3h-1-benzofuran-2-ona e composições que os contêm

a presente invenção refere-se a um composto 3-fenil-3h-1-benzofuran-2-ona, substituído com um ou mais grupos acilóxi contendo 26 ou mais átomos de carbono. um composto compreende duas ou mais porções 3-fenil-3h-1-benzofuran-2-ona e uma segunda porção selecionada no grupo que consiste em porções hidrocarboneto c4-c60 divalentes e polivalentes. cada porção 3-fenil-3h-1-benzofuran-2-ona está ligada, covalentemente, a uma valência aberta da segunda porção através de um grupo de ligação selecionado no grupo que consiste em um grupo carbóxi e porções éster de oxialquileno. uma composição compreende o composto 3-fenil-3h-1-benzofuran-2-ona descrito acima ou o composto descrito acima contendo duas ou mais porções 3-fenil-3h-1-benzofuran-2-ona.

Additive composition and method for producing a polymer composition using the same

An additive composition comprises one or more calcium cis-1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate salts. The calcium 1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate salts have a BET specific surface area of 20 m2/g or more. A method for producing a thermoplastic polymer composition entails mixing the additive composition with a thermoplastic polymer, melting the resulting admixture, and letting the admixture solidify to produce a polymer composition.

Fluid management system

A fluid management cover system of launderable and durable character including at least one fluid transport layer with at least one absorptive reservoir layer disposed in underlying relation to the fluid transport layer. The upper surface of the absorptive reservoir layer is characterized by a greater capillarity than the adjacent surface of the fluid transport layer such that fluid is drawn away from the fluid transport layer and is held within the absorptive reservoir layer. At least one pressure distribution layer incorporating material that at least partially recovers following compression is disposed at a position below the absorptive reservoir layer. An optional skin contacting layer may be disposed above the fluid transport layer and an optional backing layer may be disposed in underlying relation to other layers.

Método para produzir composições heterofásicas de polímero

método para produzir composições heterofásicas de polímero. a presente invenção refere-se a uma composição heterofásica de polímero que compreende uma fase de polímero de propileno, uma fase de polímero de etileno, um agente compatibilizante compreendendo uma porção fulveno, e um agente de nucleação. um método para modificar uma composição heterofásica de polímero compreende as etapas de fornecer um agente compatibilizante, fornecer um agente de nucleação, fornecer uma composição heterofásica de polímero compreendendo uma fase de polímero de propileno e uma fase de polímero de etileno, misturar o agente compatibilizante, o agente de nucleação, e a composição heterofásica de polímero, e gerar radicais livres na fase de propileno e na fase de etileno. pelo menos uma porção do agente compatibilizante então reage com radicais livres em ambas a fase de polímero de propileno e a fase de polímero de etileno para formar uma ligação com um polímero de propileno na fase de polímero de propileno e uma ligação com um polímero de etileno na fase de polímero de etileno.

Material têxtil tratado e processo para produzir o mesmo

curativo de compressão e método para a utilização de um curativo de compressão

curativo de compressão a presente invenção refere-se a um curativo de compressão concebido para prover propriedades de transporte de umidade a uma superfície de contato e terapia de compressão para paciente com inchaço devido a várias condições médicas. o curativo de compressão é minimamente composto por pelo menos uma camada de tecido de transporte de umidade composta de fibras elásticas que exibe uma quantidade suficiente de elasticidade para aplicar uma força de compressão a uma parte do corpo, quando aplicada ao mesmo. o curativo de compressão provê ainda uma maneira de gerenciamento de fluido ativo que pode mover o fluido para longe da pele. o curativo de compressão pode também incluir pelo menos uma camada de reservatório de absorção que é apliocada à superfície externa do tecido de transporte de umidade. esta camada de reservatório de absorção pode ser removida conforme necessário , sem substancialmente interromper a força de compressão aplicada a uma parte do corpo. .o método para a utilização do curativo de compressão para manipular o movimento de fluidos e edema também é provido.

Compostos 3-fenil-3h-1-benzofuran-2-ona e composições que os contêm

a presente invenção refere-se a um composto 3-fenil-3h-1-benzofuran-2-ona, substituído com um ou mais grupos acilóxi contendo 26 ou mais átomos de carbono. um composto compreende duas ou mais porções 3-fenil-3h-1-benzofuran-2-ona e uma segunda porção selecionada no grupo que consiste em porções hidrocarboneto c4-c60 divalentes e polivalentes. cada porção 3-fenil-3h-1-benzofuran-2-ona está ligada, covalentemente, a uma valência aberta da segunda porção através de um grupo de ligação selecionado no grupo que consiste em um grupo carbóxi e porções éster de oxialquileno. uma composição compreende o composto 3-fenil-3h-1-benzofuran-2-ona descrito acima ou o composto descrito acima contendo duas ou mais porções 3-fenil-3h-1-benzofuran-2-ona.

Vendaje de compresión

Un vendaje de compresión que (i) es como mínimo 5.1cm (2 pulgadas) de ancho y 91.4 cm (36 pulgadas) de longitud; (ii) proporciona una gestión de fluido en un sentido, hacia fuera de la piel y hacia dentro de la capa de depósito absorbente, (iii) comprende las siguientes capas secuenciales: (a) opcionalmente, una capa en contacto con la piel, de tela, espuma, alginato, hidrogel, hidrocoloide, película polimérica, agentes medicinales, y combinaciones de éstos, (b) como mínimo una capa de tela de transporte de humedad que - está compuesta de fibra elástica, - presenta un valor suficiente de elasticidad para aplicar una fuerza de compresión a una parte del cuerpo cuando se aplica sobre él; - es una tela de punto de jersey compuesta de un 100% de fibra sintética que es una mezcla del 40-80% de fibra de nylon, 10-50% de fibra de poliéster y 5-25% de fibra spandex, y - está compuesta de fibra hidrófoba sobre la superficie de cara a la piel de la tela y fibra hidrófila en la superficie de la tela que no está de cara a la piel, (c) como mínimo una capa de depósito absorbente seleccionada de entre substratos textiles, espuma, hidrogel, hidrocoloide, polímeros superabsorbentes, gel de sílice, polímeros que se hinchan en el agua, polisacáridos, materiales proteináceos, y combinaciones de éstos; y (d) opcionalmente, al menos una capa de tejido elástico que comprende la capa más exterior del vendaje de compresió; y (iv) presenta una fuerza de tracción de 0.89-25.67 kg/m de ancho (0.05-2 lbf/inch de ancho) a una elongación del 50%, determinada usando un aparato de ensayos mecánicos MTS Sintech 10/G con una célula de carga MTS 25 kN y un estiramiento de 20.3 cm/min (8 inches/min).

3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one compounds and compositions comprising the same

A 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one compound is substituted with one or more acyloxy groups comprising 26 or more carbon atoms. A compound comprises two or more 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one moieties and a second moiety selected from the group consisting of divalent and polyvalent C4-C60 hydrocarbon moieties. Each 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one moiety is covalently bound to an open valence of the second moiety through a linking group selected from the group consisting of a carboxy group and oxyalkylene ester moieties. A composition comprises the 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one compound described above or the compound described above comprising two or more 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one moieties.

Method for making a polymer composition

An additive composition comprises phosphate ester anions conforming to a specified structure, aromatic carboxylate anions, optionally cycloaliphatic dicarboxylate anions, aluminum (III) cations, sodium cations, optionally calcium cations, optionally lithium cations, and optionally zinc (II) cations. The anions are present in the additive composition in specified molar percentages. The cations are also present in the additive composition in specified molar percentages.

Use of a potassium salt of a fatty acid in a process for extruding polypropylene

Flame retardant precursors, polymers prepared from such precursors, and flame resistant fabrics treated with such polymers

A composition comprises at least one condensed phosphorus compound. The condensed phosphorus compound is produced by reacting together in a condensation reaction a nitrogen compound and a phosphonium compound. A phosphorus-containing polymer is produced by reacting in a condensation reaction a hydroxyalkylphosphonium compound to produce an intermediate polymer and then oxidizing phosphorus atoms in the intermediate polymer to yield a polymer comprising phosphine oxide groups.