Abstract:
Provided is a composition having excellent antimicrobial performance. The disclosure relates to a composition containing polytetrafluoroethylene and zeolite supporting a metal.
Abstract:
Fluoropolymer structures are provided for use in aircraft interiors. The structures include an external cross-linked fluoropolymer layer that is lighter and safer than conventional fluoropolymer film layers. In general these structures can be described as a panel for the interior of an aerospace vehicle made of an aluminum or fiber composite facesheet, a foam or honeycomb core attached to the facesheet, and a layer of cross-linked fluoropolymer on the surface of the facesheet that is on the side facing away from the core. Methods of making and using the structures are also provided.
Abstract:
A reactive polymer compatibilizer and compatibilized polymer blends are provided. The reactive polymer compatibilizer is generally a copolymer of a fluoropolymer and a non-fluoropolymer that improves the miscibility of fluoropolymers and non-fluoropolymers. The compatibilized polymer blend contain a fluoropolymer, non-fluoropolymer, and reactive polymer compatibilizer. In some embodiments, the reactive polymer compatibilizer may be tailored to achieve desirable characteristics in the compatibilized polymer blends.
Abstract:
A system and method for manufacturing wire and cable products with a polymer cable component is provided. The systems and methods include increasing the hardness of a polymer cable component in order to reduce compression and deformation of the cable components during manufacturing. In some instances, the hardness is temporarily increased prior to or during the process of creating twisted pair or during the cabling process.
Abstract:
A water repellant wax composition for reducing creaking, improving ease of assembly, and reducing permeability of a floor plank is provided, the composition comprising a wax and a fluoropolymer comprising structural units derived from an acrylate ester represented by the general formula (I) wherein X is hydrogen, methyl, fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, CFX 1 X 2 (wherein X 1 and X 2 are each hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo), cyano, straight-chain or branched fluoroalkyl having 1-21 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted benzyl, or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; Y is an aliphatic group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and Rf is a straight-chain or branched fluoroalkyl or fluoroalkenyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
Abstract:
A blend of a thermoplastic resin and up to about 5% w/w of a fluoropolymer additive is provided for the production of a polymer workpiece with low surface energy. Processes of manufacturing the workpiece are also provided.
Abstract:
A system and method for applying a polymer surface treatment to carpets and other textiles is provided. The system and method include the use of a surfactant-free emulsion of a surface treatment polymer. The use of the surfactant-free emulsion of a surface treatment polymer reduces or eliminates the need to use pH adjusting agents and/or ionic salt solutions when applying surface treatment polymers to carpets or other textiles. By reducing the need to remove surfactants, emulsifiers, pH adjusting agents, and/or salts, the total volume of water used in treating carpets or other textiles is reduced.
Abstract:
A polymer blend is provided of a fluoropolymer and a liquid crystal polymer. The blend is achieved using a compatibilizer composition that contains a copolymer having a fluorine-containing monomer and a liquid crystal monomer.
Abstract:
A high temperature low outgas thermal interface material is provided. The thermal interface material includes a plurality of heat conducting particles dispersed within a fluorine containing fluid such as perfluoropolyether. The high temperature low outgas thermal interface material provides thermal conductivity between a heat source and a heat sink at temperatures greater than 200°C.
Abstract:
A communications cable is provided that includes a pair of twisted pair of wires, each coated with a fluoropolymer insulator. The twisted pair of wires is configured to carry a differential signal, such as a differential data signal and/or a differential power signal. The fluoropolymers are highly effective insulators and significantly reduce both the effects of internal and external electromagnetic interference while maintaining low cable attenuation (Insertion Loss), even when operating within a temperature range of -40°C to 150°C.