01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
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Unprocessed synthetic resins; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; unprocessed polymers; unprocessed thermoplastic compounds, thermoplastic elastomer resins and thermoplastic concentrates for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; all of the above for use with molded medical devices and/or controlled release medicinal and pharmaceutical packaging applications
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WATER AND EFFLORESCENCE RESISTANT COMPOSITION CONTAINING A POLYMER DISPERSION
Binders for coating compositions may comprise an aqueous polymer dispersion and from 0.05 to 5% of an alkali salt of a fatty acid, based on the solids content of the aqueous polymer dispersion. The aqueous polymer dispersion may be produced by emulsion polymerization. In some aspects, the aqueous polymer dispersion contains the alkali salt of a fatty acid. In other aspects, the alkali salt of a fatty acid is a post addition, added after the polymer dispersion is formed. The binder may contain at least 0.5 pphm of an anionic emulsifier, at least 2 pphm of a nonionic emulsifier, or both. The binder may be incorporated into a coating composition, a render, a façade paint, a roof tile paint, or a primer, for example.
A mandrel for the manufacture of a tube is provided. The mandrel includes one or more discs spaced apart from each other; one or more guide wires coupled to one or more of the discs; and one or more control wires coupled to one or more of the discs. Articulation of one or more of the control wires induces a shape change in the tube. Methods for manufacturing a tube are also provided.
A mandrel for the manufacture of a tube is provided. The mandrel includes one or more discs spaced apart from each other; one or more guide wires coupled to one or more of the discs; and one or more control wires coupled to one or more of the discs. Articulation of one or more of the control wires induces a shape change in the tube. Methods for manufacturing a tube are also provided.
B21D 9/03 - Bending tubes using mandrels or the like the mandrel being flexible and engaging the entire tube length and built-up from loose elements, e.g. series of balls
A polyoxymethylene polymer composition is disclosed containing a formaldehyde stabilizer package. The formaldehyde stabilizer package contains, in one embodiment, a substituted hydantoin that has been found to dramatically reduce formaldehyde emissions either alone or in combination with another emission control agent. Lower formaldehyde emissions were also found to occur when the polymer composition did not contain a calcium stearate.
Methods for producing vinyl acetate at higher production rates may be achieved by increasing the flammability limit of the mixture in the vinyl acetate reactor. For example, methane and/or higher carbon alkanes (e.g., alkanes with two or more carbons, also referred to herein as C2+ alkanes) in a diluent in the vinyl acetate reactor may increase the flammability limit. For example, a method of producing vinyl acetate may include the following steps: reacting via a hydrogenation reaction one or more alkenes and hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce one or more alkanes; and reacting via an acetoxylation reaction acetic acid, ethylene, and oxygen in the presence of an acetoxylation catalyst and an alkane diluent to produce vinyl acetate and water, wherein the alkane diluent comprises the one or more alkanes from the hydrogenation reaction.
C07C 5/03 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing the same number of carbon atoms by hydrogenation of non-aromatic carbon-to-carbon double bonds
A polyoxymethylene polymer composition is disclosed containing a formaldehyde stabilizer package. The formaldehyde stabilizer package contains, in one embodiment, a substituted hydantoin that has been found to dramatically reduce formaldehyde emissions either alone or in combination with another emission control agent. Lower formaldehyde emissions were also found to occur when the polymer composition did not contain a calcium stearate.
A polymer composition containing a polyoxymethylene polymer in the form of particles for rotational molding applications is disclosed. The polyoxymethylene polymer is selected to have physical characteristics and is combined with one or more impact modifiers in order to produce hollow vessels and other articles having improved physical properties, such as impact strength resistance. The polymer composition of the present disclosure is particularly formulated so as to be food contact grade compliant.
B65D 1/22 - Boxes or like containers with side walls of substantial depth for enclosing contents
B65D 65/38 - Packaging materials of special type or form
B65D 85/50 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for living organisms, articles or materials sensitive to changes of environment or atmospheric conditions, e.g. land animals, birds, fish, water plants, non-aquatic plants, flower bulbs, cut flowers or foliage
Disclosed is a method for removing acetaldehyde and other permanganate reducing compounds (PRCs) from a process stream in the methanol carbonylation process for making acetic acid. The method includes the steps of forming an azeotrope to reduce the boiling point of the acetaldehyde and other PRCs to facilitate separation of the acetaldehyde and other PRCs from the process. In one embodiment the azeotrope comprises butane and acetaldehyde.
C07C 51/46 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by change of the physical state, e.g. crystallisation by distillation by azeotropic distillation
A polymer composition containing a polyoxymethylene polymer in the form of particles for rotational molding applications is disclosed. The polyoxymethylene polymer is selected to have physical characteristics and is combined with one or more impact modifiers in order to produce hollow vessels and other articles having improved physical properties, such as impact strength resistance. The polymer composition of the present disclosure is particularly formulated so as to be food contact grade compliant.
Polymer compositions are disclosed containing at least one high molecular weight polyethylene polymer for producing gel extruded articles. In one embodiment, porous membranes are produced that have an excellent balance of properties including high porosity and high strength characteristics. In one aspect, very thin membranes can be formed having high strength characteristics.
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
A polyester polymer composition is disclosed containing reinforcing fibers and having improved adhesion to elastomeric materials while also being formulated for medical applications and/or food service applications. The polyester polymer composition can contain a blend of different polyester polymers and can be free of hindered phenolic antioxidants. The polyester polymer composition can be used in overmolding applications in which the composition is initially molded into a polymer component and then overmolded with an elastomeric material. The elastomeric material can contain a copolyester elastomer and can serve as a sealing member.
A polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles is described. The polymer composition contains polyethylene particles combined with a plasticizer and one or more shutdown reducing additives. The shutdown reducing additives decrease the shutdown temperature of polymer articles made from the polymer composition. In one embodiment, the polymer composition is used to form a porous membrane for use of a battery separator.
B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
B29K 105/00 - Condition, form or state of moulded material
C08J 9/28 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by elimination of a liquid phase from a macromolecular composition or article, e.g. drying of coagulum
H01M 50/451 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material having a layered structure comprising layers of only organic material and layers containing inorganic material
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Polyoxymethylene Composition in Food Handling Applications
The present disclosure is directed to a polyacetal, or polyoxymethylene (POM), base composition which contains an additive package containing additives suitable for food processing applications. Of particular advantage, POM produced according to the present disclosure may demonstrate low formaldehyde emissions, extractables, or both, when measured by standard methods without containing any formaldehyde scavenger packages.
A polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles is described. The polymer composition contains one or more high density polyethylene polymers combined with one or more olefinic copolymers. In order to form gel extruded articles, the polymer composition is combined with a plasticizer. In one embodiment, the polymer composition is used to form a porous membrane for use as a separator in electronic devices. The presence of the olefinic copolymer can increase the adhesive characteristics of membranes made from the composition when placed in contact with an anode and/or a cathode. When producing porous membranes, the olefin copolymer can also decrease the shutdown temperature and increase wettability properties.
C08J 9/28 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by elimination of a liquid phase from a macromolecular composition or article, e.g. drying of coagulum
A polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles is described. The polymer composition contains one or more high density polyethylene polymers combined with one or more olefinic copolymers. In order to form gel extruded articles, the polymer composition is combined with a plasticizer. In one embodiment, the polymer composition is used to form a porous membrane for use as a separator in electronic devices. The presence of the olefinic copolymer can increase the adhesive characteristics of membranes made from the composition when placed in contact with an anode and/or a cathode. When producing porous membranes, the olefin copolymer can also decrease the shutdown temperature and increase wettability properties.
The present disclosure is directed to laminated articles, such as articles for food and beverages, that are biodegradable and/or paper recyclable. The articles include a substrate comprising a film layer. The film layer is formed from a film made from biodegradable and/or paper recyclable polymer materials. The film layer is resistant and/or impermeable to liquids The article is capable of being frozen and/or heated using, for instance, a microwave oven without delaminating.
B32B 29/00 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard
B32B 7/00 - Layered products characterised by the relation between layers Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
An ion separator for electronic devices, such as batteries, is disclosed. The separator is formed from at least one polyethylene polymer. The polyethylene polymer is modified in a way that causes polymer chain interactions in an amount sufficient to increase the meltdown temperature of the membrane. Cross-linking or other chain interactions can occur using radiation or a chemical chain interactive agent, such as an acrylic acid. In one embodiment, the membrane is exposed to radiation and also is chemically cross-linked.
A polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles is described. The polymer composition contains a polyethylene polymer grafted with a surface tension reducing agent optionally combined with unmodified polyethylene particles. In order to form gel extruded articles, the polymer composition is combined with a plasticizer. The polymer articles have dramatically increased wettability properties. The polymer composition is used to form a porous membrane for use as a separator in electronic devices.
C08L 51/06 - Compositions of graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers grafted on to homopolymers or copolymers of aliphatic hydrocarbons containing only one carbon-to-carbon double bond
The present disclosure is directed to laminated articles, such as articles for food and beverages, that are biodegradable and/or paper recyclable. The articles include a substrate comprising a film layer. The film layer is formed from a film made from biodegradable and/or paper recyclable polymer materials. The film layer is resistant and/or impermeable to liquids The article is capable of being frozen and/or heated using, for instance, a microwave oven without delaminating.
B29K 1/00 - Use of cellulose, modified cellulose or cellulose derivatives, e.g. viscose, as moulding material
B32B 1/00 - Layered products having a non-planar shape
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 23/06 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
A polymer composition is disclosed formed from a cellulose ester polymer, a plasticizer, and at least one strength adjuvant. The strength adjuvant can comprise filler particles. The filler particles are added to the polymer composition in relatively great amounts, such as in amounts greater than 30% by weight.
An aqueous copolymer dispersion is obtained by a multi-stage emulsion polymerization process comprising polymerizing in a reaction zone in a first polymerization stage a first monomer composition comprising at least 88 wt % of a viny I ester of a C1 to C18 carboxylic acid and up to 12 wt % ethylene to produce a first stage polymer having Tg>20° C.; and polymerizing in the reaction zone, in a second polymerization stage and in the presence of the first stage polymer, a second monomer composition comprising a vinyl ester of a C1 to C18 carboxylic acid and a C2 to C8 alkyl ester of (meth)acrylic acid to produce a second stage polymer having Tg≤20° C. Each of the polymerization stages is conducted in the presence of a stabilizing system comprising at least 0.1 wt % of a protective colloid and at least 0.05 wt % of an ionic surfactant.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for the purpose of acting as an online virtual assistant to reply to questions from visitors to the company website.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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(1) Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for the purpose of acting as an online virtual assistant to reply to questions from visitors to the company website.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for the purpose of acting as an online virtual assistant to reply to questions from visitors to the company website.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for the purpose of acting as an online virtual assistant to reply to questions from visitors to the company website.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for the purpose of acting as an online virtual assistant to reply to questions from visitors to the company website
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for the purpose of acting as an online virtual assistant to reply to questions from visitors to the company website
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Thermoplastic Vulcanizates Having Lower Carbon Footprint
A method of forming a thermoplastic vulcanizate and a thermoplastic vulcanizate are disclosed. The method comprises dynamically vulcanizing a formulation comprising a thermoplastic resin, an elastomer, an oil comprising a re-refined oil, and a curing agent to provide the thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising the thermoplastic resin and an at least partially cured elastomer. The thermoplastic vulcanizate comprises a thermoplastic resin in an amount of 5 wt. % or more based on the weight of the thermoplastic vulcanizate, an at least partially cured elastomer in an amount of 5 wt. % or more based on the weight of the thermoplastic vulcanizate, and an oil comprising a re-refined oil.
A method of forming a thermoplastic vulcanizate and a thermoplastic vulcanizate are disclosed. The method comprises dynamically vulcanizing a formulation comprising a thermoplastic resin, an elastomer, an oil comprising a re-refined oil, and a curing agent to provide the thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising the thermoplastic resin and an at least partially cured elastomer. The thermoplastic vulcanizate comprises a thermoplastic resin in an amount of 5 wt.% or more based on the weight of the thermoplastic vulcanizate, an at least partially cured elastomer in an amount of 5 wt.% or more based on the weight of the thermoplastic vulcanizate, and an oil comprising a re-refined oil.
C08L 23/10 - Homopolymers or copolymers of propene
C08L 23/16 - Ethene-propene or ethene-propene-diene copolymers
C08L 53/00 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
C08L 23/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bondCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
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Gel Extruded Articles Made From High Density Polyethylene With Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution
A polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles is described. The polymer composition contains polyethylene particles combined with a plasticizer. The polyethylene polymer has a narrow molecular weight distribution. Polymer articles made in accordance with the present disclosure have enhanced strength properties. In one embodiment, the polymer composition is used to form a porous membrane for use as a separator in electronic devices.
A fiber reinforced polyester polymer composition is disclosed that is specially formulated for food contact applications and/or medical applications. The polyester polymer composition contains glass fibers that are either bisphenol-A free or contain free bisphenol-A in only trace/residual amounts. The composition can be formulated without using conventional stabilizers, antioxidants and/or lubricants. The polymer composition displays excellent mechanical properties.
C08L 51/04 - Compositions of graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers grafted on to rubbers
C08L 23/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bondCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
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Food and Medical Grade Polymer Composition and Articles Made Therefrom
A fiber reinforced polyester polymer composition is disclosed that is specially formulated for food contact applications and/or medical applications. The polyester polymer composition contains glass fibers that are either bisphenol-A free or contain free bisphenol-A in only trace/residual amounts. The composition can be formulated without using conventional stabilizers, antioxidants and/or lubricants. The polymer composition displays excellent mechanical properties.
Polyester polymer compositions are described containing one or more nucleating agents and optionally reinforcing fibers. The polyester polymer, for instance, can be poly butylene terephthalate. The polymer composition is particularly formulated in order to be substantially transparent at specific wavelengths of light. Consequently, the polyester polymer composition is well suited for use in laser transmission welding in which a laser beam passes through the polymer composition and forms a weld on an adjoining surface. In one aspect, a black pigment masterbatch can be added to the composition for further improving the transparency properties.
Thermoplastic polymer compositions are disclosed that demonstrate a flame resistance rating of V-0 at a thickness of 0.8 mm and a Comparative Tracking Index of 600 V. The polymer compositions can contain a glass-reinforced polyester polymer, namely a polybutylene terephthalate polymer. A flame retardant composition is combined with the polymer composition in addition to one or more insulating adjuvants.
Thermoplastic polymer compositions are disclosed that demonstrate a flame resistance rating of V-0 at a thickness of 0.8 mm and a Comparative Tracking Index of 600 V. The polymer compositions can contain a glass-reinforced polyester polymer, namely a polybutylene terephthalate polymer. A flame retardant composition is combined with the polymer composition in addition to one or more insulating adjuvants.
C08G 69/26 - Polyamides derived from amino carboxylic acids or from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids derived from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids
C08L 101/00 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds
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Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Gasket for Use in an Electrolyzer
An electrolyzer comprising an electrolyzer cell is disclosed. The electrolyzer cell comprises a first spacer frame, a second spacer frame, and a first gasket having a first surface contacting the first spacer frame and a second and opposing surface contacting the second spacer frame. The first gasket comprises a thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising a thermoplastic resin and an at least partially cured elastomer. The thermoplastic vulcanizate exhibits a Shore A hardness (ISO 868-85) of from 35 to 100.
A porous polymer product is disclosed that is particularly well suited to filtering fluid streams for removing contaminants. The contaminant, for instance, can be a metal contained in the fluid stream in trace amounts, such as rhodium. The porous polymer product can be made from one or more polybenzimidazole polymers. In one aspect, the one or more polybenzimidazole polymers can be sintered together into a shape suitable for a particular application.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
C02F 101/20 - Heavy metals or heavy metal compounds
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Multi-Purpose Polyamide Polymer Composition and Housings For Electric Vehicles Made Therewith
A polymer composition is disclosed that contains glass fibers and has an excellent balance of properties. The polymer composition displays a comparative tracking index of greater than about 400 volts and a dielectric strength of greater than about 4 kV/mm. In addition, the polymer composition results in excellent surface properties even when molding parts having a long length. The polymer composition can contain at least one stabilizer in combination with a calcium phosphate, such as a calcium hydroxyphosphate. In one aspect, the calcium phosphate is present in the polymer composition in the form of bone char.
A polymer composition is disclosed that contains glass fibers and has an excellent balance of properties. The polymer composition displays a comparative tracking index of greater than about 400 volts and a dielectric strength of greater than about 4 kV/mm. In addition, the polymer composition results in excellent surface properties even when molding parts having a long length. The polymer composition can contain at least one stabilizer in combination with a calcium phosphate, such as a calcium hydroxyphosphate. In one aspect, the calcium phosphate is present in the polymer composition in the form of bone char.
A high molecular weight polyethylene polymer is formulated so that the polymer is capable of being injection molded. The polyethylene polymer has a Viscosity Number of greater than about 400 ml/g and has a melt flow rate of greater than about 0.9 g/10 min. The polyethylene polymer is of high purity and is particularly well suited for producing medical products.
Molded polymer components are described that are configured to be used in a coolant fluid circulation system. The molded polymer components, for instance, can at least partially define a coolant fluid pathway and are well suited for use in cooling batteries and other electrical components in electric vehicles. The molded polymer components can be made from a polyoxymethylene polymer composition containing reinforcing fibers.
Molded polymer components are described that are configured to be used in a coolant fluid circulation system. The molded polymer components, for instance, can at least partially define a coolant fluid pathway and are well suited for use in cooling batteries and other electrical components in electric vehicles. The molded polymer components can be made from a polyoxymethylene polymer composition containing reinforcing fibers.
A molded article comprising a crosslinked thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising a crosslinked ethylene polymer and an at least partially cured elastomer is disclosed. Methods of making such a molded article are also disclosed. The present disclosure is also directed to a crosslinkable thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising a crosslinkable ethylene polymer and an at least partially cured elastomer.
A molded part for use in a head-mounted display system or handheld controller is disclosed. The molded part is configured to contact a user's head or hand and contains a thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising a thermoplastic resin and an at least partially cured elastomer. The thermoplastic vulcanizate exhibits a Shore A hardness (ISO 868-85) of from 20 to 95.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G02B 30/00 - Optical systems or apparatus for producing three-dimensional [3D] effects, e.g. stereoscopic images
A63F 13/26 - Output arrangements for video game devices having at least one additional display device, e.g. on the game controller or outside a game booth
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THERMOPLASTIC VULCANIZATE GASKET FOR USE IN AN ELECTROLYZER
An electrolyzer comprising an electrolyzer cell is disclosed. The electrolyzer cell comprises a first spacer frame, a second spacer frame, and a first gasket having a first surface contacting the first spacer frame and a second and opposing surface contacting the second spacer frame. The first gasket comprises a thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising a thermoplastic resin and an at least partially cured elastomer. The thermoplastic vulcanizate exhibits a Shore A hardness (ISO 868-85) of from 35 to 100.
A multi-layer film is described and disclosed. The multi-layer film can be made from renewable resources. The multi-layer film can also be biodegradable and compostable. In one aspect, the film includes a cellulose ester polymer layer laminated to a bio-based polyester film layer. The bio-based polyester film layer provides heat seal properties, while the cellulose ester polymer layer provides tear resistance and better modulus properties.
B29C 48/08 - Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
B65D 30/08 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by the material used with laminated or multiple walls in spaced face-to-face relationship, e.g. double walls
B32B 23/08 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 15/09 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyesters
A multi-layer film is described and disclosed. The multi-layer film can be made from renewable resources. The multi-layer film can also be biodegradable and compostable. In one aspect, the film includes a cellulose ester polymer layer laminated to a bio-based polyester film layer. The bio-based polyester film layer provides heat seal properties, while the cellulose ester polymer layer provides tear resistance and better modulus properties.
B32B 23/08 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 23/14 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances characterised by containing special compounding ingredients
A polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles is described. The polymer composition contains polyethylene particles combined with a plasticizer and one or more strength enhancing additives. Polymer articles made in accordance with the present disclosure have enhanced strength properties. In one embodiment, the polymer composition is used to form a porous membrane for use as a separator in electronic devices.
C08J 3/11 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in organic liquids from solid polymers
C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof
C08J 9/28 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by elimination of a liquid phase from a macromolecular composition or article, e.g. drying of coagulum
The present disclosure is directed to a process for recycling polyoxymethylene polymers and to polymer compositions containing the recycled polyoxymethylene polymers. The recycled polyoxymethylene polymers are combined with one or more virgin polyoxymethylene polymers to produce polymer compositions displaying excellent mechanical properties in combination with a high level of stability.
A long fiber-reinforced polymer composition is disclosed having excellent flame retardant properties. The flame retardant composition can include a flame retardant system comprised of a metal phosphinate in combination with elevated levels of a synergist, such as a polyphosphate. The composition can display excellent flame resistant properties at extremely small thicknesses.
The present disclosure is directed to a process for recycling polyoxymethylene polymers and to polymer compositions containing the recycled polyoxymethylene polymers. The recycled polyoxymethylene polymers are combined with one or more virgin polyoxymethylene polymers to produce polymer compositions displaying excellent mechanical properties in combination with a high level of stability.
Polymer composite materials are disclosed containing one or more chemical scavengers. The polymer composites are porous and are configured to be contacted with a liquid for removing trace amounts of metals, proteins, polypeptides, polyphenols, other organic compounds, and the like. In order to produce the porous composite polymer product, one or more chemical scavengers are combined with thermoplastic polymer particles and sintered into a shape. The polymer particles act as a binder trapping or encasing the one or more chemical scavengers in the porous structure.
C08J 9/24 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by surface fusion and bonding of particles to form voids, e.g. sintering
C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof
C08J 9/26 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by elimination of a solid phase from a macromolecular composition or article, e.g. leaching out
A hydrophilic porous polymer film is disclosed that is particularly well-suited for use in an electrolysis cell producing hydrogen. The porous polymer film contains one or more high-density polyethylene polymers in combination with one or more hydrophilic additives. The porous film can be formed through a gel extrusion process or through sintering. Extremely thin films can be produced that have desired permeability characteristics, hydrophilicity characteristics, and mechanical characteristics necessary for use in the cell.
Polymer composite materials are disclosed containing one or more chemical scavengers. The polymer composites are porous and are configured to be contacted with a liquid for removing trace amounts of metals, proteins, polypeptides, polyphenols, other organic compounds, and the like. In order to produce the porous composite polymer product, one or more chemical scavengers are combined with high density polyethylene particles and sintered into a shape. The polyethylene resin acts as a binder trapping or encasing the one or more chemical scavengers in the porous structure.
Polymer composite materials are disclosed containing one or more chemical scavengers. The polymer composites are porous and are configured to be contacted with a liquid for removing trace amounts of metals, proteins, polypeptides, polyphenols, other organic compounds, and the like. In order to produce the porous composite polymer product, one or more chemical scavengers are combined with high density polyethylene particles and sintered into a shape. The polyethylene resin acts as a binder trapping or encasing the one or more chemical scavengers in the porous structure.
B01D 15/36 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving ionic interaction, e.g. ion-exchange, ion-pair, ion-suppression or ion-exclusion
B01D 15/42 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the development mode, e.g. by displacement or by elution
B01D 27/14 - Cartridge filters of the throw-away type having more than one filtering element
B01J 23/06 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of zinc, cadmium or mercury
Polymer composite materials are disclosed containing one or more chemical scavengers. The polymer composites are porous and are configured to be contacted with a liquid for removing trace amounts of metals, proteins, polypeptides, polyphenols, other organic compounds, and the like. In order to produce the porous composite polymer product, one or more chemical scavengers are combined with high density polyethylene particles and sintered into a shape. The polyethylene resin acts as a binder trapping or encasing the one or more chemical scavengers in the porous structure.
Polymer composite materials are disclosed containing one or more chemical scavengers. The polymer composites are porous and are configured to be contacted with a liquid for removing trace amounts of metals, proteins, polypeptides, polyphenols, other organic compounds, and the like. In order to produce the porous composite polymer product, one or more chemical scavengers are combined with high density polyethylene particles and sintered into a shape. The polyethylene resin acts as a binder trapping or encasing the one or more chemical scavengers in the porous structure.
Polymer composite materials are disclosed containing one or more chemical scavengers. The polymer composites are porous and are configured to be contacted with a liquid for removing trace amounts of metals, proteins, polypeptides, polyphenols, other organic compounds, and the like. In order to produce the porous composite polymer product, one or more chemical scavengers are combined with thermoplastic polymer particles and sintered into a shape. The polymer particles act as a binder trapping or encasing the one or more chemical scavengers in the porous structure.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
A hydrophilic porous polymer film is disclosed that is particularly well-suited for use in an electrolysis cell producing hydrogen. The porous polymer film contains one or more high-density polyethylene polymers in combination with one or more hydrophilic additives. The porous film can be formed through a gel extrusion process or through sintering. Extremely thin films can be produced that have desired permeability characteristics, hydrophilicity characteristics, and mechanical characteristics necessary for use in the cell.
Polymer composite materials are disclosed containing one or more chemical scavengers. The polymer composites are porous and are configured to be contacted with a liquid for removing trace amounts of metals, proteins, polypeptides, polyphenols, other organic compounds, and the like. In order to produce the porous composite polymer product, one or more chemical scavengers are combined with high density polyethylene particles and sintered into a shape. The polyethylene resin acts as a binder trapping or encasing the one or more chemical scavengers in the porous structure.
C08J 9/24 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by surface fusion and bonding of particles to form voids, e.g. sintering
C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof
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Process for Producing Functionalized Porous Composites
Polymer composite materials are disclosed containing one or more chemical scavengers. The polymer composites are porous and are configured to be contacted with a liquid for removing trace amounts of metals, proteins, polypeptides, polyphenols, other organic compounds, and the like. In order to produce the porous composite polymer product, one or more chemical scavengers are combined with high density polyethylene particles and sintered into a shape. The polyethylene resin acts as a binder trapping or encasing the one or more chemical scavengers in the porous structure.
C08J 9/24 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by surface fusion and bonding of particles to form voids, e.g. sintering
C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof
C08J 9/26 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by elimination of a solid phase from a macromolecular composition or article, e.g. leaching out
C08J 9/28 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by elimination of a liquid phase from a macromolecular composition or article, e.g. drying of coagulum
Adhesives comprising an aqueous polymer dispersion, at least one cross-linker, and optional additives, are provided for film lamination. The adhesives comprise a polymer dispersion comprising at least one salt, at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer with at least one keto or aldehyde group, and at least one compound with at least two functional groups that are capable to react with the keto or aldehyde groups. The adhesives advantageously provide a strong connection between a transparent plastic film or foil and a substrate such as paper or cardboard while being safer and cheaper.
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
Polymer composite materials are disclosed containing one or more chemical scavengers. The polymer composites are porous and are configured to be contacted with a liquid for removing trace amounts of metals, proteins, polypeptides, polyphenols, other organic compounds, and the like. In order to produce the porous composite polymer product, one or more chemical scavengers are combined with high density polyethylene particles and sintered into a shape. The polyethylene resin acts as a binder trapping or encasing the one or more chemical scavengers in the porous structure.
A long fiber-reinforced polymer composition is disclosed having excellent flame retardant properties. The flame retardant composition can include a flame retardant system comprised of a metal phosphinate in combination with elevated levels of a synergist, such as a polyphosphate. The composition can display excellent flame resistant properties at extremely small thicknesses.
A polyoxymethylene polymer composition is disclosed containing a formaldehyde stabilizer package. The formaldehyde stabilizer package contains, in one embodiment, a substituted hydantoin that has been found to dramatically reduce formaldehyde emissions either alone or in combination with another emission control agent.
A polyoxymethylene polymer composition is disclosed containing a formaldehyde stabilizer package. The formaldehyde stabilizer package contains, in one embodiment, a substituted hydantoin that has been found to dramatically reduce formaldehyde emissions either alone or in combination with another emission control agent.
Polyester polymer compositions are described containing a blend of different polyester polymers. The different polyester polymers are combined with one or more laser additives for producing polymer articles that have excellent laser weldable characteristics. The polymer composition can also contain reinforcing fibers and a lubricant. In one aspect, the laser additive is a carbonaceous material alone or in combination with a quinoline.
Described herein are thermoplastic vulcanizate compositions that include a thermoplastic matrix comprising a cyclic olefin copolymer and an oil and particles dispersed in the thermoplastic matrix and comprising an at least partially cross-linked rubber. The thermoplastic vulcanizate composition has a tan δ profile comprising a peak occurring between about −20° C. and about 90° C. and having a peak value between about 0.1 and about 2.0.
A system and process for injection molding polymer articles is described. The system and process are designed to reduce gate blush. In one embodiment, an injection molding device injects a molten polymer composition into a mold cavity adjacent to an interior curved surface on the mold. The flow of the polymer material is parallel to a line that is tangent to the curved surface.
A polymer composition is disclosed that is particularly formulated for producing gel extruded articles containing a high density polyethylene polymer. In one embodiment, the polymer composition is used to produce a porous membrane or film well suited for use as an ion separator in an electronic device, such as a battery. The polymer composition contains a molecular weight retention package that preserves the molecular weight of the polyethylene polymer during extrusion.
Disclosed herein is a catalyst and a process for the acetoxylation of olefins in a gaseous reaction stream containing an olefin, acetic acid, and an oxygen-containing gas using the catalyst. The catalyst may comprise a support material and a catalytic layer disposed on an external surface of the support material. The catalytic layer may comprise palladium and gold. The catalyst may comprise from 7 to 10 g/L palladium and from 3 to 8 g/L gold.
Disclosed herein is a process for the acetoxylation of olefins in a gaseous reaction stream containing an olefin, acetic acid, and an oxygen-containing gas. The process comprises passing a reaction gas over at least two fixed catalyst zones, arranged in series. The catalyst zones are located in one or more reaction tubes arranged in parallel. The at least two fixed catalyst zones comprise an inlet catalyst zone comprising an inlet catalyst and an outlet catalyst zone comprising an outlet catalyst and certain conditions may be met for the inlet and outlet catalyst.
C07C 67/055 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by reacting carboxylic acids or symmetrical anhydrides onto unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds with oxidation in the presence of platinum group metals or their compounds
An extrusion molded gasket and a method of making such a gasket comprising one or more annular sections configured to engage a door rim of an appliance tub, one or more annular sections configured to engage the appliance tub, and one or more sealing sections disposed therebetween, wherein the gasket comprises at least one thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising at least 15 wt %, by weight of the thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV), of a cross-linkable ethylene-based elastomer and within a range from 5 to 30 wt %, by weight of the TPV, of at least one thermoplastic, the TPV having a Shore Hardness within a range from 35 A to 100 A (or 50 D), and wherein the TPV is extrusion molded into the gasket
A polymer composition is disclosed that is particularly formulated for producing gel extruded articles containing a high density polyethylene polymer. In one embodiment, the polymer composition is used to produce a porous membrane or film well suited for use as an ion separator in an electronic device, such as a battery. The polymer composition contains a molecular weight retention package that preserves the molecular weight of the polyethylene polymer during extrusion.
A polymer composition is disclosed formed from at least one bio-based polymer and at least one odor masking agent. The odor masking agent is designed to control odors by masking the odors during melt processing of the composition without significantly interfering with the optical and/or mechanical characteristics of the composition.
A polymer composition comprising a cellulose ester polymer combined with at least one salt additive. The salt additive can be combined with the cellulose ester polymer in order to decrease the melt flow rate of the polymer and improve melt processing of the polymer for forming molded articles.
A polymer composition is disclosed formed from at least one bio-based polymer and at least one odor masking agent. The odor masking agent is designed to control odors by masking the odors during melt processing of the composition without significantly interfering with the optical and/or mechanical characteristics of the composition.
A polymer composition comprising a cellulose ester polymer combined with at least one salt additive. The salt additive can be combined with the cellulose ester polymer in order to decrease the melt flow rate of the polymer and improve melt processing of the polymer for forming molded articles.
A polymer composition comprising a cellulose ester polymer in combination with a property enhancing agent. The property enhancing agent is combined with the cellulose ester polymer in an amount sufficient to improve at least one physical property. For instance, in one aspect, the melt processing characteristics of the polymer composition can be improved. Alternatively or in addition, molded articles made from the polymer composition can have improved surface characteristics. The property enhancing agent can be an acidic species, such as a diprotic, organic acid.
A polymer composition comprising a cellulose ester polymer in combination with a property enhancing agent. The property enhancing agent is combined with the cellulose ester polymer in an amount sufficient to improve at least one physical property. For instance, in one aspect, the melt processing characteristics of the polymer composition can be improved. Alternatively or in addition, molded articles made from the polymer composition can have improved surface characteristics. The property enhancing agent can be an acidic species, such as a diprotic, organic acid.
A polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles is described. The polymer composition contains polyethylene particles combined with a plasticizer and one or more surface tension reducing techniques. In one aspect, the surface tension reducing technique includes adding a filler or chemical component to the polyethylene polymer for increasing wettability. Alternatively, the surface tension reducing technique can be a surface treatment, such as a plasma treatment. Polymer articles made in accordance with the present disclosure can have dramatically increased wettability properties. In one embodiment, the polymer composition is used to form a porous membrane for use as a separator in electronic devices.
C08J 9/28 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by elimination of a liquid phase from a macromolecular composition or article, e.g. drying of coagulum
A long fiber-reinforced polymer composition is disclosed having excellent flame retardant properties, optionally in combination with long-term heat stability. The flame retardant composition can include a flame retardant system comprised of only two flame retardant components. The composition can display excellent flame resistant properties at extremely small thicknesses. The composition can also contain a stabilizer package that dramatically improves heat aging properties.
A long fiber-reinforced polymer composition is disclosed having excellent flame retardant properties, optionally in combination with long-term heat stability. The flame retardant composition can include a flame retardant system comprised of only two flame retardant components. The composition can display excellent flame resistant properties at extremely small thicknesses. The composition can also contain a stabilizer package that dramatically improves heat aging properties.
D02G 3/04 - Blended or other yarns or threads containing components made from different materials
D03D 15/283 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
D06M 15/673 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing phosphorus in the main chain containing phosphorus and nitrogen in the main chain
Aqueous copolymer dispersions are useful for incorporating into primer formulations. The aqueous copolymer dispersions comprise a vinyl acetate-based copolymer and have a particle size of less than or equal to 120 nanometers. The resulting primer formulations have good penetration in various substrates, and/or water resistance/binding properties.
Porous polymer films and fibers are disclosed that are subjected to an oxygen plasma treatment without causing a deterioration of mechanical properties. In one aspect, the plasma process can be a low pressure plasma process with microwave discharge. Exposure times can be minimized for preserving physical properties. Porous polymer films made according to the present disclosure can show dramatically improved wicking properties when tested against electrolyte solutions, indicating a significant increase in ion conductivity.
Compositions and processes for producing high purity acesulfame potassium are described. One process comprises the steps of forming a cyclic sulfur trioxide adduct; hydrolyzing the cyclic sulfur trioxide adduct to form an acesulfame-H composition comprising acesulfame-H; neutralizing the acesulfame-H in the acesulfame-H composition to form a crude acesulfame potassium composition comprising acesulfame potassium and less than 2800 wppm acetoacetamide-N-sulfonic acid, wherein the neutralizing step is conducted or maintained at a pH at or below 11.0; and treating the crude acesulfame potassium composition to form the finished acesulfame potassium composition comprising acesulfame potassium and less than 37 wppm acetoacetamide-N-sulfonic acid.
A polymer composition containing a cellulose ester polymer in combination with one or more plasticizers. The plasticizer can comprise a polyethylene glycol and/or triacetin. The polyethylene glycol plasticizer can have a number average molecular weight that has been found to improve one or more properties of the composition or of articles made from the composition.
A colorized and tribologically modified polyoxymethylene polymer composition is disclosed. The polyoxymethylene polymer composition is comprised of a polyoxymethylene polymer in combination with at least one tribological modifier. The tribological modifier may include a fluoropolymer. The polymer composition further contains at least one coloring agent in combination with a color stabilizer. The color stabilizer has been found to dramatically improve color consistency. Polymer articles molded from the polymer composition not only have excellent surface appearance but have excellent low friction characteristics when tested against aluminum.
Compositions and processes for producing high purity acesulfame potassium are described. One process comprises the steps of providing a crude acesulfame potassium composition comprising acesulfame potassium and acetoacetamide, concentrating the crude acesulfame potassium composition to form a water stream and an intermediate acesulfame potassium composition comprising acesulfame potassium and less than 33 wppm acetoacetamide, and separating the intermediate acesulfame potassium composition to form the finished acesulfame potassium composition comprising acesulfame potassium and less than 33 wppm acetoacetamide. The concentrating step is conducted at a temperature below 90° C. and the separating step is conducted at a temperature at or below 35° C.
A process for producing acesulfame potassium, the process comprising the steps of providing a cyclizing agent composition comprising a cyclizing agent and a solvent and having an initial temperature, cooling the cyclizing agent composition to form a cooled cyclizing agent composition having a cooled temperature less than 35° C., reacting an acetoacetamide salt with the cyclizing agent in the cooled cyclizing agent composition to form a cyclic sulfur trioxide adduct composition comprising cyclic sulfur trioxide adduct; and, forming from the cyclic sulfur trioxide adduct in the cyclic sulfur trioxide adduct composition the finished acesulfame potassium composition comprising non-chlorinated acesulfame potassium and less than 39 wppm 5-chloro-acesulfame potassium. The cooled temperature is at least 2° C. less than the initial temperature.
Improved processes for producing high purity acesulfame potassium. In one embodiment, the process comprises the steps of contacting a solvent, e.g., dichloromethane, and a cyclizing agent, e.g., sulfur trioxide, to form a cyclizing agent composition and reacting an acetoacetamide salt with the cyclizing agent in the composition to form a cyclic sulfur trioxide adduct. The contact time is less than 60 minutes. The process also comprises forming from the cyclic sulfur trioxide adduct composition a finished acesulfame potassium composition comprising non-chlorinated, e.g., non-chlorinated, acesulfame potassium and less than 35 wppm 5-halo acesulfame potassium, preferably less than 5 wppm.
C07C 235/74 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by oxygen atoms having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups and doubly-bound oxygen atoms bound to the same carbon skeleton with the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of a saturated carbon skeleton
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CELLULOSE ESTER COMPOSITION WITH IMPROVED TRANSPARENCY AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM
A polymer composition containing a cellulose ester polymer in combination with one or more plasticizers. The plasticizer can comprise a polyethylene glycol and/or triacetin. The polyethylene glycol plasticizer can have a number average molecular weight that has been found to improve one or more properties of the composition or of articles made from the composition.
A polymer composition containing a cellulose ester polymer in combination with one or more plasticizers. One of the plasticizers can be polyethylene glycol. The polyethylene glycol plasticizer can have a number average molecular weight that has been found to improve one or more properties of the composition or of articles made from the composition.
A polymer composition containing a cellulose ester polymer in combination with one or more plasticizers. One of the plasticizers can be polyethylene glycol. The polyethylene glycol plasticizer can have a number average molecular weight that has been found to improve one or more properties of the composition or of articles made from the composition.
Methods and systems for producing vinyl acetate may use flammability limit (FL) formulas with improved efficiencies at more than one location in the vinyl acetate production process. Herein, FLs can be used at one or more of four portions of the vinyl acetate production process: the reactor, the process-to-process heat exchangers, the carbon dioxide removal system, and the ethylene recovery system. Such FLs are functions of operating conditions and include at least one interaction term that represents the interrelation of two or more of the operating conditions (e.g., temperature, pressure, and component concentration) on the FL.
A polymer composition is disclosed formed from a polysaccharide ester polymer, a plasticizer, and at least one odor control agent. The odor control agent is designed to control odors and/or acid emissions during melt processing of the composition without significantly interfering with the optical characteristics of the composition.
A polymer composition comprising a cellulose ester polymer in combination with a chain scission agent. The chain scission agent reacts with the cellulose ester polymer and decreases the intrinsic viscosity of the polymer. In this manner, the flow properties of the cellulose ester polymer can be dramatically improved. For instance, the melt flow rate of the polymer can increase making the polymer more amenable to molding processes.
A polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles is described. The polymer composition contains at least three different polyethylene polymers, namely a lower molecular weight polyethylene polymer, a mid-range molecular weight polyethylene polymer, and a high molecular weight polyethylene polymer. Combining the different polyethylene polymers in different ratios can optimize not only mechanical properties but improve processing.
A polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles is described. The polymer composition contains at least three different polyethylene polymers, namely a lower molecular weight polyethylene polymer, a mid-range molecular weight polyethylene polymer, and a high molecular weight polyethylene polymer. Combining the different polyethylene polymers in different ratios can optimize not only mechanical properties but improve processing.
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
