Abstract:
Method for making caprolactam from 6-aminocapronitrile that contains greater than 500 ppm tetrahydroazepine and its derivatives (THA) in which ammonia and water are removed from crude caprolactam in a single separation step and then THA is removed from the resulting caprolactam melt.
Abstract:
A polyester plain weave fabric construction wherein said fabric has a basis weight of between 150 to 300 g/m2 with tongue tear strength equal to or better than nylon fabrics of the same construction and weight. The present invention relates to both coated and uncoated polyester filament woven fabric. The uncoated fabric is useful for industrial purposes wherein the fabric has a warp tongue tear resistance of at least 0.75 N/g/m2, when the fabric basis weight is between 150 to 300 g/m2 The preferred uncoated polyester filament yarn has a linear density of between about 200 to about 800 dtex, a tenacity of at least 65 cN/tex, a tensile index of at least 350. The fabrics can be coated with chloroprene, neoprene, polyurethane, silicone or other organic coatings to reduce air permeability. The fabric of the present invention may also be constructed with the warp and/or filling yarn having an aspect ratio between 1.2 and 6.
Abstract:
A continuous method for producing composite elastic yarns at speeds up to 700 m/min by (a) stretching (drafting) an elastomeric yarn (e.g., spandex) by 2.0x (100%) to 10.5x (950%) while heating (max. heating temperature 220°C) in a single or double stage draft, (b) air-jet entangling with a relatively inelastic yarn component to create a composite elastic yarn, and then (c) in-line heat-treating (max. heating temperature 240°C) the composite elastic yarn. The initial draft stage(s) may also be carried out at ambient temperature. The resulting composite elastic yarn has improved stitch clarity, particularly suited for hosiery, and its properties can be tailored to provide fabric properties for knit and woven fabrics hitherto not possible with standard spandex yarns.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a rubber formulation suitable for making barrier articles, such as inflatable sports balls or bicycle tubes, that resist the passage of gases, such as air, particularly as applicable to tennis balls, and more particularly to the rubber formulation which contains substantially amorphous, millable polyurethane alloyed with natural and/or synthetic rubbers.
Abstract:
Stable aqueous poly(urea/urethane) polymers and dispersions are made that do not require the inclusion of chain extenders, curing agents or crosslinking agents.
Abstract:
Stable aqueous poly(urea/urethane) polymers and dispersions are made that do not require the inclusion of chain extenders, curing agents or crosslinking agents. The disclosed poly(urea/urethane) dispersions can be used to make articles such as films and gloves with reduced chance of chemical and biological allergic reaction to skin, and which exhibit improved puncture and tear resistance when compared to such articles made with other materials.
Abstract:
The invention provides stretch fabrics and articles from the fabrics comprising at least a region consisting of a single thickness of the fabric. The fabric comprises synthetic bicomponent polymer filaments, wherein the fabric has been calendered on at least one surface thereof to obtain a chintzed appearance. The fabric has an air permeability of less than 6 cubic centimeters per second per square centimeter, (cm3/cm2/sec), at 10 millimeters water gauge pressure.