Abstract:
A container has contained therein a phase change material (PCM). An article or product comprises an insulation unit and the container, which may be in close proximity to the insulation unit. The container can be produced from a film or sheet containing a barrier layer and, optimally, a sealant layer, to prevent the PCM from leaking out of the container.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for producing fiber composites impregnated with a thermoplastic resin to be used as stab and ballistic composite structures. If compared with the manufacturing processes of the state of the art, the method according to the present invention enables to prepare stab and ballistic resistant composite structures in a more efficient way by reducing the complexity of the manufacturing machine and at a lower cost.
Abstract:
A flexible printable multilayer structure for use as an advertising display, a banner, or as a cover for vehicles, building façades, structures, luggage or the like, is composed of substantially halogen-free materials and comprises: a substrate layer of paper, board, polymeric film or woven or non-woven fabric; a substantially impermeable intermediate layer of an ethylene copolymer at least on one face of the substrate layer; and an outer layer of a thermoplastic hydrophilic polymer on the intermediate layer(s). The outer layer of the thermoplastic hydrophilic polymer has a permeability corresponding to an MVTR (moisture vapor transmission rate) of 1,000 - 20,000 g/m 2 /day measured according to ASTM 96BW and a thickness t from 5 to 50 µm. The intermediate layer has a thickness T from 50 to 500 µm.
Abstract:
Disclosed are films, tapes, slit film fibers and melt-spun fibers comprising (a) at least one polypropylene polymer selected from the group consisting of polypropylene homopolymers; random copolymers or block copolymers of polypropylene and ethylene; and random terpolymers or block terpolymers of polypropylene, ethylene and one other olefin; and (b) from 1 to 30 weight % of at least one ethylene/ alkyl acrylate copolymer. The tapes can be stretched (i.e. uniaxially oriented) to provide monofilament slit film fibers. Also disclosed are processes for preparing such fibers. Also disclosed are nonwoven textiles prepared from the melt-spun fibers.
Abstract:
Disclosed are films, tapes, slit film fibers and melt-spun fibers comprising (a) at least one polypropylene polymer selected from the group consisting of polypropylene homopolymers; random copolymers or block copolymers of polypropylene and ethylene; and random terpolymers or block terpolymers of polypropylene, ethylene and one other olefin; and (b) from 1 to 30 weight % of at least one ethylene/ alkyl acrylate copolymer. The tapes can be stretched (i.e. uniaxially oriented) to provide monofilament slit film fibers. Also disclosed are processes for preparing such fibers. Also disclosed are nonwoven textiles prepared from the melt-spun fibers.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a use of a thermoplastic composition for manufacturing a ballistic protection system, wherein the thermoplastic composition comprises at least a first thermoplastic polymer that has a melting point superior to the melting point of a second thermoplastic polymer, and wherein the second thermoplastic polymer is dispersed in a continuous or co-continuous phase of the first thermoplastic polymer. Further, the present invention provides a ballistic protection system comprising c. at least one ballistic fabric and; d. at least one thermoplastic composition for use in ballistic applications, wherein the thermoplastic composition as set forth above.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a use of a thermoplastic composition for manufacturing a personal protection equipment for personal ballistic, stab and knife protection, wherein the thermoplastic composition comprises at least a first thermoplastic polymer that has a melting point different to the melting point of a second thermoplastic polymer. Further, the present invention provides a personal protection equipment comprising a plurality of ballistic fabric layers, and at least one thermoplastic composition for use in ballistic applications, wherein the thermoplastic composition comprises at least a first thermoplastic polymer as set forth above.
Abstract:
The invention relates to scuff and scratch resistant multilayer structures for use in building and advertising applications comprising a metal layer and a polymeric layer made of a polymeric material, said polymeric material including at least 30 wt-% of an ionomer, the weight percentage being based on the total weight of the polymeric layer. If compared with composite panels of the state of the art, the multilayer structure of the present invention shows an improved scuff and scratch resistance, a comparable or higher resistance against abrasion and it can be manufactured at lower costs. Furthermore, the multilayer structure of the present invention shows high adhesiveness between the polymeric layer and the metal foil, high optical transparency and can be produced by a single step manufacturing process.
Abstract:
A flame retardant comprises from 15 to 50 wt-% of one or more ethylene including EVA, ethylene alkyl acrylate, EVACO, and ethylene alkyl acrylate carbon monoxide; from 5 to 50 wt-% of a flame retardant agent; and from 15 to 70 wt-% of a filler; based on the total weight of the composition.
Abstract:
Disclosed are films, tapes, and melt-spun fibers comprising or prepared from a composition comprising (a) at least one polyamide polymer; and (b) from about 0.1 to 20 weight % of at least one ethylene copolymer such as ethylene/vinyl acetate dipolymers, ethylene/vinyl acetate terpolymers, ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate dipolymers, ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate terpolymers, functionalized ethylene copolymers, ethylene/acid copolymers, and salts thereof. The films, tapes and fibers exhibit improved tensile properties such as tensile strength and elongation at break compared to nonmodified polyamide compositions. Also disclosed are nonwoven textiles comprising or prepared from the oriented melt-spun fibers.