Abstract:
The present invention discloses a method of enabling the easy separation of labels, including wrap around labels and sleeve labels, particularly shrink sleeve labels, from containers during recycling through the use of a specially formulated coating to be applied in the seam area. The coatings ensure proper bonding, and shrink properties, of the labels, and have been designed to help de-bonding of the seam in a hot caustic wash step, or a solvent wash step. The method does not rely on floatation separation and therefore may be applied to any container/label material combination regardless of their specific gravity differences.
Abstract:
Porous organic polymeric films having multiple discrete cavities can be prepared using a water-in-oil emulsion that includes a cavity stabilizing hydrocolloid on the inner walls of the multiple discrete cavities. The multiple discrete cavities can also include organic catalytic materials for various catalytic reactions, markers materials for security applications, or the multiple discrete cavities can be used to increase opacity, hydrophobicity, or other desirable properties compared to nonporous organic polymeric films composed of the composition and dry thickness.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a biodegradable composition containing nano-particles of cellulose for forming a protective coating on natural materials. It is an object of the invention to provide a composition for forming a protective coating layer on a biodegradable natural material that imparts to the material improved waterproofing and grease-resistant properties. It is another object to provide a composition for forming a protective coating on natural biodegradable materials that is based on the use of nano-cellulose particles and that protects these materials from swelling, warping, and mechanical damage during contact with water, other aqueous liquids, or grease.
Abstract:
The present invention comprises aqueous nitrocellulose compositions and methods of their making. The compositions of the invention provide coatings and can be employed as nail coatings, protective coatings and non-wax polishes.
Abstract:
A dry powder edible film coating composition for use in pharmaceuticals, confectionery and food, comprising a dry mixture including powdered particles of a film forming non-toxic polymer, powdered edible pigment particles, and an edible polymer plasticizer, said dry mixture being solvent free. A method of making a dry powder edible film coating composition of powdered pigment particles for use in pharmaceuticals, confectionery and food, comprising the steps of mixing a powder of a film forming polymer and powdered pigment particles in a blender to form a polymer-pigment mix, and adding the plasticizer to the blender containing the polymer-pigment mix and mixing until the combined mix is blended to form the dry powder edible film coating composition.
Abstract:
A dry powder edible film coating composition for use in pharmaceuticals, confectionery and food, comprising a dry mixture including powdered particles of a film forming non-toxic polymer, powdered edible pigment particles, and an edible polymer plasticizer, said dry mixture being solvent free. A method of making a dry powder edible film coating composition of powdered pigment particles for use in pharmaceuticals, confectionery and food, comprising the steps of mixing a powder of a film forming polymer and powdered pigment particles in a blender to form a polymer-pigment mix, and adding the plasticizer to the blender containing the polymer-pigment mix and mixing until the combined mix is blended to form the dry powder edible film coating composition.
Abstract:
Adducts of formaldehyde and selected amines (primary and secondary) and their use as enzyme inhibitors in aqueous systems containing cellulosic substances and compositions containing same; and particularly aqueous paint compositions containing said adducts as enzyme inhibitors to retard hydrolytic splitting of cellulose linkages.
Abstract:
Herein are disclosed improved articles of manufacture, a method and composition for making same, involving the imparting of a pleasing "flemish" appearance to a solid substrate of natural or artificial articles having preferably a slightly rough surface including artificial flowers, fruit, vegetables, dried plants and the like by applying to the surface thereof a formulation comprising a powdered metal dispersed in a solution of a water-soluble cellulose polymer binder in solvent.Application to live plants and flowers and cut flowers and plants is feasible. This can be done with no detrimental effects on live plants.