Abstract:
A coated fertilizer comprises a fertilizer granule; and a coating disposed on a surface of the fertilizer granule, wherein the coating comprises a poly(lactic acid); a second polymer comprising a poly(butylene succinate), a cellulose triacetate, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; and a sealant. Methods of making the coated fertilizer are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A coated fertilizer comprises a fertilizer granule; and a coating disposed on a surface of the fertilizer granule, wherein the coating comprises a poly(lactic acid); a second polymer comprising a poly(butylene succinate), a cellulose triacetate, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; and a sealant. Methods of making the coated fertilizer are also disclosed.
Abstract:
An amorphous copolyester comprising the reaction product of: (a) a monomer of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, and R5 are each independently hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl group, a is 0-1, b is 0-4, c is 0-4 and d is 0-3, and each R4 is independently hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl group; (b) a virgin monomer selected from terephthalic acid, a di(C1-3 alkyl) terephthalate, and combinations thereof, and (c) 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol; wherein the residue of monomer (a) is present in an amount from 7 to less than 12 mole % of the copolyester based on moles of repeat units in the polyester; and the copolyester has a glass transition temperature of at least 107° C., an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.7 dl/g, and a molded sample has a Notched Izod value of at least 290 J/m determined in accordance with ASTM D256.
Abstract:
A polymer, methods of making the polymer, methods of recycling the polymer and compositions including the polymer are described. The polymer can contain repeating units of Formula (I), where n is 1 and denotes number of repeat units, X is an aliphatic group, and Z is an aliphatic hydro-carbon group having at least 45 carbon atoms, preferably 45 to 1,000 carbon atoms, and has a degree of saturation 98 to 100%. The polymer contains 0.01 to 40 ester groups per 1000 backbone carbon units and has a melt temperature (Tm) of 40° C. to 180° C. as measured by DSC at a heating rate of 10° C. per min.
Abstract:
A copolymer, methods of making the polymer, methods of recycling the polymer and compositions including the polymer are described. The copolymer, can contain repeating units of Formula (I), and repeating units of Formula (II), for each of Formulas (I) and (II), n is independently 1 and denotes number of repeat units, X is an aliphatic group for each of Formulas (I) and (II), Z is a first polyolefin group comprising at least 45 carbon atoms, preferably 100 to 700 carbon atoms, and has a degree of saturation 98 to 100%; and Z′ is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group. Formula (I) or Formula (II), or both, comprise 0.01 to 40 ester groups per 1,000 backbone carbon atoms
Abstract:
A fertilizer granule containing a core containing a plant nutrient; and a coat containing 55 wt. % to 90 wt. % of a poly butylene succinate adipate (PBSA), 10 wt. % to 45 wt. % of a second polymer selected from poly lactic acid (PLA), poly butylene succinate (PBS), or a combination or blend of PLA and PBS, and 0 wt. % to 30 wt. % of a wax based on the total weight of the coat, the coat forming a coating on an outer surface of the core and methods of making and using the fertilizer granule. Also a coating composition containing 55 wt. % to 90 wt. % of a PBSA and 10 wt. % to 45 wt. % of a second polymer selected from PLA, PBS, or a combination or a blend of PLA and PBS, and 0 wt. % to 30 wt. % of a wax.
Abstract:
A polyethylene composition includes at least one of (a) a first ethylene-based polymer and (b) a second ethylene-based polymer; and (c) ≥100 and ≤5000 ppm, preferably ≥500 and ≤2500 ppm, of 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,2-propanediol, with regard to the total weight of the polyethylene composition. Such composition allows for providing a high oxidation induction temperature in combination with suppressed occurrence of yellowing of a polyethylene, in particular where a post-consumer recycle polyethylene is used in the composition.
Abstract:
Biodegradable compositions containing an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester derived from aromatic polyesters. Methods of making the compositions through an in situ phosphorus containing titanium based catalyst and articles made from the compositions.
Abstract:
Biodegradable compositions containing an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester derived from aromatic polyesters. Methods of making the compositions and articles made from the compositions.