Abstract:
In some respects, the invention relates to polyolefin fibers and fabrics that have durable functionality, including moisture-management capabilities and, in some instances, odor-control characteristics. The compositions and methods of the present invention may be applicable to polyolefin fibers (staple or filament), and fabrics including knits, wovens, and nonwovens. These functionalized fibers and fabrics are suitable for use in activewear garments, intimates, swimwear, career wear, work wear (e.g., uniforms and protective clothing), medical clothing, and technical clothing.
Abstract:
The instant invention is a polyethylene film, and method of making the same. The polyethylene film according to instant invention includes at least one heterogeneously branched ethylene/α-olefin copolymer having a density in the range of about 0.910 to about 0.930 g/cm 3 , a molecular weight distribution in the range of about 2.8 to 3.8,, a melt index (I 2 ) in the range of about 0.3 to about 4 g/10 min, and an I 10 /I 2 ratio in the range of 6.5 to about 7.8. The film has a normalized dart impact strength of equal or greater than (6666-7012* density ) g/mil, a normalized tear strength of equal or greater than (440* e -( density -0.915) 2 / 2*(0.00949) 2 ) g/mil, and a haze in the range of 3 to 10 percent. The method of making the polyethylene film according to instant invention includes the following steps: (1) providing at least one heterogeneously branched ethylene/α-olefin copolymer having a density in the range of about 0.910 to about 0.930 g/cm 3 , a molecular weight distribution in the range of about 2.8 to 3.8,, a melt index (I 2 ) in the range of about 0.3 to about 4 g/10 min, and an I 10 /I 2 ratio in the range of 6.5 to about 7.8; (2) processing the heterogeneously branched ethylene/α-olefin copolymer via blown film extrusion process or cast film extrusion process; and (3) thereby forming a film having a normalized dart impact strength of equal or greater than (6666-7012* density ) g/mil, a normalized tear strength of equal or greater than (440* e -( density -0.915) 2 / 2*(0.00949) 2 ) g/mil, and a haze in the range of 3 to 10 percent.
Abstract translation:本发明是一种聚乙烯薄膜及其制造方法。 根据本发明的聚乙烯膜包括至少一种密度在约0.910至约0.930g / cm 3范围内的非均匀支化的乙烯/α-烯烃共聚物,分子量分布范围 约2.8至3.8μm,约0.3至约4g / 10min范围内的熔体指数(I 2 S 2 N)和1×10 3 / > 2 <6>范围在6.5至7.8之间。 标准化的落镖冲击强度等于或大于(6666-7012 *密度)g / mil,归一化的撕裂强度等于或大于(440 * e - (密度-0.915)2 / > / 2 *(0.00949)2 / g / mil,雾度在3%至10%的范围内。 根据本发明的制备聚乙烯膜的方法包括以下步骤:(1)提供至少一种密度在约0.910至约0.930g / cm 3范围内的非均匀支化的乙烯/α-烯烃共聚物 在约2.8至3.8的范围内的分子量分布,约0.3至约4g / 10min范围内的熔体指数(I 2 N 2)和I 在6.5至约7.8的范围内的比例为10〜10 / (2)通过吹膜挤出法或流延膜挤出法处理非均匀支化的乙烯/α-烯烃共聚物; (3)由此形成具有等于或大于(6666-7012 *密度)g / mil的标准化飞镖冲击强度的膜,等于或大于(440 * e-(密度-0.915) SUP> 2/2 *(0.00949)2 / g / mil,雾度在3%至10%的范围内。
Abstract:
The present invention relates to nonwoven webs or fabrics. In particular, the present invention relates to nonwoven webs having superior abrasion resistance and excellent softness characteristics. The nonwoven materials comprise monocomponent fibers having a surface comprising a polyethylene, said nonwoven material having a fuzz/abrasion of less than 0.7 mg/cm 3 . The present invention is also related to fibers having a diameter in a range of from 0.1 to 50 denier, said fibers comprising a polymer blend, wherein the polymer blend comprises: from 26 weight percent to 80 weight percent (by weight of the polymer blend) of a first polymer which is a homogeneous ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer having: a melt index of from 1 to 1000 grams/l0 minutes, and a density of from 0.870 to 0.950 grams/centimeter 3 , and from 74 to 20 percent by weight of a second polymer which is an ethylene homopolymer or an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer having a melt index of from 1 to 1000 grams/ 10 minutes, and preferably a density which is at least 0.01 grams/centimeter 3 greater than the density of the first polymer.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a multilayer structure comprising at least a first layer which predominantly comprises polypropylene and at least a second layer which is adjacent to the first layer and which predominantly comprises polyethylene having a density less than 0.935 g/cm3, the multilayer structure being characterized by having improved adhesion between the first and second layers. The improved adhesion is obtained by incorporating at least 5% by weight of a polyethylene resin having a density of 0.940 g/cm3 or greater into the first layer, the second layer or both layers.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及一种多层结构,其至少包括主要包含聚丙烯的第一层和至少第二层,其与第一层相邻并且主要包含密度小于0.935g / cm 3的聚乙烯,多层结构是 其特征在于具有改善的第一和第二层之间的粘合性。 通过将至少5重量%的密度为0.940g / cm 3或更大的聚乙烯树脂掺入第一层,第二层或两层中来获得改进的粘合性。
Abstract:
Of the many compositions and methods provided herein, one composition involves a bi-component fiber comprising: a first polymer component comprising an ester linkage, wherein the polymer has a melting point of less than about 265°C; and a second polymer component comprising a polyolefin wherein the second polymer component comprises at least a portion of an exterior surface of the bi-component fiber. One method provided herein involves a method of making a bi-component fiber.
Abstract:
The invention provides a film comprising at least three layers, and wherein at least one layer is a inner layer with a thickness of 20 percent or less of the total thickness of the film, and wherein said inner layer, or a polymer component used to form said inner layer has one of the following properties: A) a MD tensile, 2 percent secant modulus at least two times higher than the MD tensile, 2 percent secant modulus of a skin layer, or B) a MD tensile, 2 percent secant modulus at least five times lower than the MD tensile, 2 percent secant modulus of a skin layer, and where the inner layer, or at least one polymer component of the inner layer, has one of the following properties: C) a melt index, I2 (190°C/2.16kg) of less than, or equal to, 2 g/10 min, or D) a melt flow rate, MFR (230°C/2.16 kg) of less than, or equal to, 5g/10 min. The invention also provides for articles prepared from the inventive films and for methods of making the same.
Abstract:
The invention includes an interlayer film and composition comprising a polymer composition obtainable from (a) at least one low crystallinity propylene polymer, and at least one (b) internal adhesion enhancer, (c) at least one clarity enhancer or (d), more preferably, both (b) and (c). The invention also includes a process of preparing a film comprising (a) supplying at least one first component, a low crystallinity propylene polymer, (b) supplying at least one second component, selected from at least one an internal adhesion enhancer, at least one clarity enhancer or a combination thereof; and, (d) admixing the first and second components and optional additives. Additionally, the invention includes a process of making a laminate comprising steps of (a) positioning at least one layer of the interlayer film directly adjacent to at least one layer of substrate (b) applying sufficient heat or other energy to result in softening of the interlayer directly adjacent the substrate with simultaneous application of sufficient pressure to press polymer into intimate contact with substrate. The invention also includes laminates and articles comprising the composition or film of the invention or a combination thereof.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to a composition suitable for high gloss air quenched blown films. The films are comprised of from 2 to 15 percent by weight of a substantially isotactic propylene-based copolymer having a melt flow rate of at least 5 g/10 minutes and having from 8 to 21 mole percent units derived from an alpha olefin; and from 85 to 98 percent by weight of an ethylene-based copolymer having a melt index of from 0.1 to 9 g/10 minutes. An air quenched blown film made from the inventive composition exhibits a value for gloss greater than the value for gloss exhibited by an air quenched blown film made solely from the ethylene-based copolymer.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an article including at least the following components: (a) a substrate formed from a composition containing at least one ceramic component or at least one natural stone component; and (b) a polymer layer formed from a composition containing at least one functionalised olefin polymer, in which the polymer layer is formed on a surface of the substrate.
Abstract:
Provided are monolayer and multilayer films having improved barrier properties. The monolayer film is a blend of two components: (1) a linear low density polyethylene and (2) a propylene-based polymer, a high density polyethylene, and combinations thereof. The propylene-based polymer can be a propylene homopolymer, a propylene/a-olefin interpolymer, a propylene/ethylene interpolymer, or a propylene/ethylene copolymer. The multilayer film has an inner layer located between two outer layers. The inner layer is composed of one or more of the following: high density polyethylene, and/or any of the foregoing propylene-based polymers. The outer layers may be the same or different and are composed of one or more of the following: linear low density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, and any of the foregoing propylene-based polymers. The present films exhibit improved oxygen barrier properties particularly for balage applications.