Abstract:
This invention relates to a process for making antimicrobial articles comprising contacting a chitosan solution with a polymer surface that contains amino-reactive functional groups.
Abstract:
A treating agent for bonding a polyester fiber and a chlorosulfonated polyolefin compound, which consists of a resorcinol/formaldehyde/latex mixture, wherein:1) the molar ratio of the resorcinol to the formaldehyde is from 1/0.1 to 1/5,2) the polymer component of the latex is a 2,3-dichlorobutadiene-containing polymer,3) the weight ratio of the solid content of the latex to the sum of the resorcinol and the formaldehyde is from 1/100 to 1/1,4) the amount of the 2,3-dichlorobutadiene-containing polymer solid content of the latex in the resorcinol/formaldehyde/latex mixture is from 5 to 50 wt %, and5) the amount of a surfactant in the resorcinol/formaldehyde/latex mixture is from 0.5 to 2.5 wt %.
Abstract:
A composite article consisting of a cured chain-saturated copolymer of an alpha-monoolefin and a non-conjugated hydrocarbon diene which is adhered by a dried cured coating to a substrate such as a polyamide by a coating made from an aqueous dispersion containing a chlorosulfonated polyethylene and a resorcinolformaldehyde type resin. If the substrate is a polyester the article needs a precoat.
Abstract:
A frequently-touched surface for use by multiple users includes a surface protected by a laminate structure. The laminate structure includes a self-sterilizing sulfonated polymeric outer layer, sulfonated to a certain % to kill at least 95% microbes within 30 minutes of contact. The self-sterilizing sulfonated polymer layer can be applied to the frequently touched surface by any of coating, lamination, and spraying. The sulfonated polymer in embodiment is selected from perfluorosulfonic acid polymers, polystyrene sulfonates, sulfonated block copolymers, sulfonated polyolefins, sulfonated polyimides, sulfonated polyamides, sulfonated polyesters, sulfonated polysulfones, sulfonated polyketones, sulfonated poly(arylene ether), and mixtures thereof. The sulfonated polymer has a degree of sulfonation of at least 10%.
Abstract:
A method of devulcanizing vulcanized rubber is described. The method includes steps of: (a) providing at least one vulcanized rubber composition; (b) grinding the vulcanized rubber into chips or pellets; (c) mixing the ground rubber obtained from step (b) in such a way as to homogenize the form and temperature of same; (d) carrying out a non-degrading mechanical treatment on the mixed rubber at the end of step (c) to obtain a polymeric composite. Also described is a thermoplastic material and an elastomeric mixture which comprise, in the formulation of same, at least one polymeric composite obtained by this method of devulcanization.
Abstract:
A treating agent for bonding a polyester fiber and a chlorosulfonated polyolefin compound, which consists of a resorcinol/formaldehyde/latex mixture, wherein: 1) the molar ratio of the resorcinol to the formaldehyde is from 1/0.1 to 1/5, 2) the polymer component of the latex is a 2,3-dichlorobutadiene-containing polymer, 3) the weight ratio of the solid content of the latex to the sum of the resorcinol and the formaldehyde is from 1/100 to 1/1, 4) the amount of the 2,3-dichlorobutadiene-containing polymer solid content of the latex in the resorcinol/formaldehyde/latex mixture is from 5 to 50 wt %, and 5) the amount of a surfactant in the resorcinol/formaldehyde/latex mixture is from 0.5 to 2.5 wt %.
Abstract:
A method for improving the adhesion of alkylated chlorosulfonated polyethylene (ACSM) and chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSM) rubber compounds to a resorcinol-formaldehyde latex (RFL) treated polyester reinforcing element using lower than conventional heat set temperatures comprising dipping the element into a RFL dip comprising chlorosulfonated polyethylene; drying the element; heat setting the element at a temperature in the range from about 300.degree. F. to about 425.degree. F. under tension; incorporating the element into the rubber compounds; and curing the element and the rubber compounds. Further, adding an amine functional polyacrylate to the RFL dip prevents failure of the adhesion of the cord at start up temperatures of about -40.degree. F.