The purpose of the present invention is to provide a resin composition and a molded product thereof with which it is possible to avoid problems such as the generation of odor and gas from the resin composition and the occurrence of voids in the molded product, and methods for manufacturing the resin composition and the molded product. The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a resin composition containing cellulose nanofibers and a polyacetal resin, the method including a step for obtaining a resin composition by melt-mixing mixed ingredients that include cellulose nanofibers and a polyacetal resin in a state in which the water content of the cellulose nanofibers is 0.01-5 mass %.

The present invention provides a polyacetal resin composition that is used by being kneaded with metal powders, said polyacetal resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal resin (A) and 0.15 to 10.0 parts by weight of a fatty acid metal salt (B), wherein the fatty acid metal salt (B) is fatty acid zinc, fatty acid magnesium, or a combination thereof.

The invention refers to a method for producing expanded polymer pellets, which comprises the following steps: melting a polymer comprising a polyamide; adding at least one blowing agent; expanding the melt through at least one die for producing an expanded polymer; and pelletizing the expanded polymer. The invention further concerns polymer pellets produced with the method as well as their use, e.g. for the production of cushioning elements for sports apparel, such as for producing soles or parts of soles of sports shoes. A further aspect of the invention concerns a method for the manufacture of molded components, comprising loading pellets of an expanded polymer material into a mold, and connecting the pellets by providing heat energy, wherein the expanded polymer material of the pellets or beads comprises a chain extender. The molded components may be used in broad ranges of application.

The invention refers to a method for producing expanded polymer pellets, which comprises the following steps: melting a polymer comprising a polyamide; adding at least one blowing agent; expanding the melt through at least one die for producing an expanded polymer; and pelletizing the expanded polymer. The invention further concerns polymer pellets produced with the method as well as their use, e.g. for the production of cushioning elements for sports apparel, such as for producing soles or parts of soles of sports shoes. A further aspect of the invention concerns a method for the manufacture of molded components, comprising loading pellets of an expanded polymer material into a mold, and connecting the pellets by providing heat energy, wherein the expanded polymer material of the pellets or beads comprises a chain extender. The molded components may be used in broad ranges of application.

The invention refers to a method for producing expanded polymer pellets, which comprises the following steps: melting a polymer comprising a polyamide; adding at least one blowing agent; expanding the melt through at least one die for producing an expanded polymer; and pelletizing the expanded polymer. The invention further concerns polymer pellets produced with the method as well as their use, e.g. for the production of cushioning elements for sports apparel, such as for producing soles or parts of soles of sports shoes. A further aspect of the invention concerns a method for the manufacture of molded components, comprising loading pellets of an expanded polymer material into a mold, and connecting the pellets by providing heat energy, wherein the expanded polymer material of the pellets or beads comprises a chain extender. The molded components may be used in broad ranges of application.

A polyacetal resin composition includes: 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal resin (A), 0.2 to 10.0 parts by weight of a fatty acid metal salt (B), and 0.2 to 10.0 parts by weight of a fatty acid ester compound (C), wherein the fatty acid metal salt (B) is fatty acid zinc, fatty acid magnesium, or a combination thereof, and the fatty acid ester compound (C) is a compound having 3 or more ester bonds in a single molecule thereof.

Layered constructions, such as those used in pressure sensitive adhesive constructions and release liner constructions, are disclosed having a functional layer that is capable of removal. Methods of utilizing the layered constructions are also disclosed.

The invention refers to a method for producing expanded polymer pellets, which comprises the following steps: melting a polymer comprising a polyamide; adding at least one blowing agent; expanding the melt through at least one die for producing an expanded polymer; and pelletizing the expanded polymer. The invention further concerns polymer pellets produced with the method as well as their use, e.g. for the production of cushioning elements for sports apparel, such as for producing soles or parts of soles of sports shoes. A further aspect of the invention concerns a method for the manufacture of molded components, comprising loading pellets of an expanded polymer material into a mold, and connecting the pellets by providing heat energy, wherein the expanded polymer material of the pellets or beads comprises a chain extender. The molded components may be used in broad ranges of application.

The present invention relates to a process for producing cyclic acetal comprising i) preparing a liquid reaction mixture comprising a) formaldehyde source, b) an aprotic compound and c) a catalyst; and ii) converting the formaldehyde source into cyclic acetals.

The present invention relates to a process for producing cyclic acetal comprising i) preparing a reaction mixture comprising a) a formaldehyde source in a liquid medium and b) a catalyst; ii) converting the formaldehyde source into cyclic acetals, wherein the final conversion of said formaldehyde source to said cyclic acetal is greater than 10% on basis of the initial formaldehyde source.