Abstract:
The present invention provides a particularly advantageous form of alkaline earth metal hydroxystannate and alkaline earth metal stannate exhibiting a BET specific surface area of from 20 to 200 m2/g. A method of producing such particulate material and evidence of its benefits in use such as in at a reduction in a polymer sample at elevated temperature is also disclosed.
Abstract:
Provided are solvent cement formulations comprising some or all of tetrahydrofuran, cyclohexanone, methyl ethyl ketone, acetone, a thermoplastic resin, silica, and, a solvent soluble acrylic copolymer associative thickener. The disclosed formulations contain a reduced complement of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) relative to conventional cement formulations, yet are capable of meeting the requirements for regular-, medium-, and heavy-duty applications. The use of specialized associative thickener components confers a required degree of viscosity while enabling a reduction in the concentration of VOCs, such as tetrahydrofuran.
Abstract:
A kind of hydrophobic flame-retardant fiber and a preparation method thereof are provided by the present invention. The fiber has a skin-core structure, wherein, the volume ratio of skin to core is in a range of 2:8-6:4; weight percentages of compositions of skin layer material include: 79.9%-88.8% of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), 8%-13% of PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride), 3%-6% of flame-retardant agent, 0.1%-0.5% of compatibilizer, 0.1%-0.6% of coupling agent; weight percentages of compositions of core layer material include: 91%-95% of PET, 5%-9% of flame-retardant agent.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of making a colored graphics film, the method comprising: (i) providing a transparent polyester film, (ii) coating thereon a polyvinyl chloride organosol or plastisol composition comprising one or more color pigments, (iii) heating so as to cause film forming of the polyvinyl chloride organosol or plastisol composition thereby obtaining a colored polyvinyl chloride film adhered on one side thereof to a transparent polyester film and (iv) applying an adhesive layer to the side of the polyvinyl chloride film opposite to the side adhering to the transparent polyester film. The present invention in a further aspect provides a colored graphics film comprising a polyvinyl chloride film layer having opposite major sides, one major side comprising an adhesive layer and the major side opposite thereto having a transparent polyester layer directly bonded to the polyvinyl chloride film layer.
Abstract:
Described herein are surface coverings comprising a support layer; and a vinyl base layer formed from a fluid matrix comprising a virgin vinyl chloride resin, a recycled vinyl chloride resin, a plasticizer, and a blowing agent. Also described are methods of making and using same.
Abstract:
Embodiments of a new non-slip, non-adhesive surface covering are disclosed, wherein a single layer of unsupported polymeric foam features a grid of perforations to facilitate the convenient hand tearing of the sheet to size. The unsupported foam includes an improved polymeric formulation to augment the tensile strength properties of the material. The enhanced structure of the polymeric foam resists the unintended separation of the incised perforations upon installation of the surface covering.
Abstract:
A process for the production of expanded PVC of the type includes heating a mass of polymeric mixture inside a closed mold; controlling the expansion of the mass in an environment having a constant volume defined by the closed mold, control being performed by the presence, in the mass of polymeric mixture, of microparticles of a compressible material, suitable for being contracted, under the action of the pressure generated by the formation and expansion of microcells of expanding gas in the same mass, from an initial form having a larger volume, to a form having a smaller volume; and expanding the microparticles, from their configuration to the initial configuration, the density of the expanded material thus obtained being determined by the contemporary presence of both microcells of expanding gas and the microparticles in their configuration having a larger volume.
Abstract:
Partially expanded closed-cell unmatured polystyrene bead with a partial vacuum within the cells inside the bead, which may be coated with an air impervious coating to retain a partial vacuum inside cells for a prolonged period of time. The resulting bead has improved thermal insulating properties and may be used for insulation.
Abstract:
Macrocyclic compounds, e.g., ketones, crown ethers, methicones etc., have been found to be effective co-solvents in solvent based adhesives for pipe joining applications. Because of their enhanced solubility with VOC exempt solvents (40 C.F.R. 51.100), the calculated VOC content of the adhesive can be lowered to at least 75% of those established by SCAQMD Rule 116A.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a process for modifying the surface of a shaped article made from a polyester which comprises treating the article with an aqueous solution containing a halogenated fatty acid, a wetting agent and a polymer which is compatible with the halogenated fatty acid, and drying the treated article.