Abstract:
The present invention relates to oriented films having improved shrinkage force, shrinkage temperature, tear strength, seal strength and/or bubble stability. For example, the shrink tension of the oriented film stretched at 110 0 C is less than 3 MPa. The oriented film comprises a polymer composition comprising at least one ethylene/α- olefin interpolymer, wherein the ethylene/α-olefm interpolymer may have, for example, a M w /M n from about 1.7 to about 3.5, at least one melting point, T m , in degrees Celsius, and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the numerical values of Tm and d correspond to the relationship: Tm > -6553.3 + 13735(d) - 7051.7(d) 2 .
Abstract:
A method for processing a thermoplastic material that comprises a microwave-sensitive polymeric region, wherein the method includes exposing the microwave-sensitive polymeric region to microwaves; wherein the exposing results in an increase in the temperature of the polymeric region; and processing the thermoplastic material is disclosed.
Abstract:
Compositions having good wrinkle resistance and other properties when made into garments that can be made from an ethylene multi-block copolymer. The resulting fabrics and garments often have good chemical resistance, heat-resistances, and are dimensionally stable.
Abstract:
An apparatus for heating a thermoplastic material, wherein the thermoplastic material includes a microwave-sensitive polymeric region, the array comprising: two or more microwave heating apparatuses; wherein each microwave heating apparatus may include: a microwave generator; an EH tuner operatively connected to the microwave generator; a waveguide; a horn; and a resonant cavity; wherein the waveguide transmits microwave energy from the EH tuner to the horn; wherein the horn disperses the microwave energy to generate a uniform energy density spread in the resonant cavity; wherein the resonant cavity includes at least one inlet and one outlet for passing the microwave sensitive polymeric material through the resonant cavity; wherein the microwave heating apparatuses are coupled; and wherein the inlets and outlets of the multiple emitters form a single passageway for passing the thermoplastic material through the resonant cavities; a microwave choke proximate the passageway inlet; and a microwave choke proximate the passageway outlet is disclosed.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a device for processing materials comprising a mixing chamber (11) having a valve (16) for removal of the material from the mixing chamber and a piston (12) which fits within the mixing chamber in a manner such that the piston can be moved to remove substantially all material from the mixing chamber via the valve; at least one, preferably at least two, retractable mixing element (s) (13) wherein each of such elements is movable in and out of the mixing chamber through a port wherein the element and port are configured such that during mixing and when the element is withdrawn from the mixing chamber substantially no material is removed from the mixing chamber via the port. Provided is also a method of using such a device and a system comprising use of such devices in an automated or partially automated array. High throughput screening methodologies are useful for rapid assessments of many material combinations.
Abstract:
A fiber is obtainable from or comprises an ethylene/α-olefm interpolymer characterized by an elastic recovery, Re, in percent at 300 percent strain and (1) cycle and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the elastic recovery and the density satisfy the following relationship: Re >1481-1629(d). Such interpolymer can also be characterized by other properties. The fibers made therefrom have a relatively high elastic recovery and a relatively low coefficient of friction. The fibers can be cross-linked, if desired. Woven or non-woven fabrics can be made from such fibers.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to crosslinked, olefin elastic fibers where the olefin materials are specifically selected to provide a more robust fiber with higher tenacity and greater temperature stability. Such fibers will be less subject to breakage during fiber spinning and post-spinning (downstream processing) operations including spool formation and unwinding. The specific olefin material used is a blend having an overall melt index (I2) of less than 2.5 g/10 min before crosslinking with a density in the range of 0.865 to 0.885 g/cm 3 . One component of the blend will be characterized as having either a density in the range of from 0.855 to 0.88 g/cm 3 or a residual crystallinity at 80 °C of greater than 9 percent but not both. The at least one other component will meet at least whichever characteristic the first component does not meet.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及交联的烯烃弹性纤维,其中特别选择烯烃材料以提供具有更高韧度和更高温度稳定性的更坚固的纤维。 这种纤维在纤维纺丝和纺丝后(下游加工)操作(包括线轴形成和退绕)期间将不易破损。 所使用的具体烯烃材料是在交联之前具有小于2.5g / 10min的总体熔体指数(I 2)的共混物,密度范围为0.865-0.885g / cm 3。 共混物的一个组分将被表征为具有在0.855至0.88g / cm 3的范围内的密度或在80℃下大于9%但不是两者的残余结晶度。 该至少一个其他部件将至少满足第一部件不符合的任何特征。
Abstract:
Dyed fabric compositions have now been discovered that often have a balanced combination of desirable properties. The dyed fabric comprises one or more elastic fibers wherein the elastic fibers comprise the reaction product of at least one ethylene olefin block polymer and at least one crosslinking agent. Often the fabrics are characterized by a color change of greater than or equal to about 3.0 according to AATCC evaluation after a first wash by AATCC61-2003-2A.
Abstract:
Knit fabric compositions have now been discovered that often have a balanced combination of desirable properties. Said fabric compositions comprise olefin block interpolymers. These compositions allow for improved processability when manufacturing knitted fabrics.
Abstract:
A microwave-sensitive thermoplastic composition that includes a microwave-receptive additive; and a thermoplastic polymer; wherein the microwave- receptive additive is selected from the group consisting of sepiolite clay, molecular sieves formed from ammonium ion salts or hydrogen ion salts, aluminophosphates, silicoaluminophasphates, silicotitanates, organo-modified clays, molecular sieves or zeolites having a caged organic microwave receptive material, and combinations thereof.