Provided is a production method for a layered product in which a metal film can be formed on the surface of a polyarylene sulfide (PAS) molded article with a high adhesive force by a simple step. Further, provided are: a polyarylene sulfide resin composition and a molded article that can be used in the layered product in which a metal film can be formed on the surface of the PAS molded article with a high adhesive force by a simpler step; and production methods therefor. More specifically, provided are: a polyarylene sulfide resin composition obtained by blending a polyarylene sulfide resin, a thermoplastic elastomer and/or a hydrolyzable thermoplastic resin, a carbonate, and a polyolefin-based wax; a molded article which is obtained by melt-molding the polyarylene sulfide resin composition and in which the surface is roughened; a layered product having a metal plating layer; and production methods therefor.

An insulation product is disclosed that includes a plurality of glass fibers and a cross-linked formaldehyde-free binder composition at least partially coating the glass fibers. The glass fibers have an average fiber diameter in the range of 8 HT (2.03 μm) to 15 HT (3.81 μm). The insulation product is structured such that at least 30% by weight of the glass fibers in the insulation product are oriented within +/−15° of a common plane defined by a length and width of the insulation product. The insulation product has a density, when uncompressed, between 0.2 pcf and 1.6 pcf.

An insulation product is disclosed that includes a plurality of glass fibers and a cross-linked formaldehyde-free binder composition at least partially coating the glass fibers. The glass fibers have an average fiber diameter in the range of 8 HT (2.03 μm) to 15 HT (3.81 μm). The insulation product is structured such that at least 30% by weight of the glass fibers in the insulation product are oriented within +/−15° of a common plane defined by a length and width of the insulation product. The insulation product has a density, when uncompressed, between 0.2 pcf and 1.6 pcf.

A system for manufacturing a thermoplastic prepreg includes a double belt mechanism that is configured to compress a fiber mat, web, or mesh that is passed through the double belt mechanism, a resin applicator that is configured to apply monomers or oligomers to the fiber mat, web, or mesh, and a curing oven that is configured to effect polymerization of the monomers or oligomers and thereby form the thermoplastic polymer as the fiber mat, web, or mesh is moved through the curing oven. The double belt mechanism compresses the fiber mat, web, or mesh and the applied monomers or oligomers as the fiber mat, web, or mesh is passed through the curing oven so that the monomers or oligomers fully saturate the fiber mat, web, or mesh. Upon polymerization of the monomers or oligomers, the fiber mat, web, or mesh is fully impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer.

A system for manufacturing a thermoplastic prepreg includes a double belt mechanism that is configured to compress a fiber mat, web, or mesh that is passed through the double belt mechanism, a resin applicator that is configured to apply monomers or oligomers to the fiber mat, web, or mesh, and a curing oven that is configured to effect polymerization of the monomers or oligomers and thereby form the thermoplastic polymer as the fiber mat, web, or mesh is moved through the curing oven. The double belt mechanism compresses the fiber mat, web, or mesh and the applied monomers or oligomers as the fiber mat, web, or mesh is passed through the curing oven so that the monomers or oligomers fully saturate the fiber mat, web, or mesh. Upon polymerization of the monomers or oligomers, the fiber mat, web, or mesh is fully impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer.

A consumable filament and process for using the consumable filament in an extrusion-based additive manufacturing system made from or containing a heterophasic polypropylene composition having a xylene soluble content ranging from 15 wt % to 50 wt %, a melt flow rate MFR L ranging from 0.5 to 100 g/10 min, an intrinsic viscosity of the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. ranging from 1.5 to 6.0 dl/g, and an ethylene content ranging from 10 wt % to 50 wt %.

A consumable filament and process for using the consumable filament in an extrusion-based additive manufacturing system made from or containing a heterophasic polypropylene composition having a xylene soluble content ranging from 15 wt % to 50 wt %, a melt flow rate MFR L ranging from 0.5 to 100 g/10 min, an intrinsic viscosity of the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. ranging from 1.5 to 6.0 dl/g, and an ethylene content ranging from 10 wt % to 50 wt %.

A reinforced flame retardant composition comprising: 30-80 wt % of a polymer component comprising 25-65 wt % of a poly(alkylene terephthalate); 5-25 wt % of a poly(phenylene ether); optionally, 5-35 wt % of a polyamide; 5-30 wt % of a reinforcing mineral filler, preferably talc, 5-35 wt % of glass fibers; 4-25 wt % of a flame retardant component comprising: a metal di(C.sub.1-6alkyl)phosphinate and an auxiliary flame retardant; 0.01-2 wt % of a compatibilizing agent; 5-15 wt % of an impact modifier; wherein a molded sample of the composition has a UL94 rating of V0 at thicknesses of 1.5 mm and lower; and a comparative tracking index of 250-399 volts, preferably 400-599 volts, more preferably 600 volts or greater as determined in accordance with UL 746A, a mean time of arc resistance of at least 120 seconds as determined according to ASTM D495, or a combination thereof.

A reinforced flame retardant composition comprising: 30-80 wt % of a polymer component comprising 25-65 wt % of a poly(alkylene terephthalate); 5-25 wt % of a poly(phenylene ether); optionally, 5-35 wt % of a polyamide; 5-30 wt % of a reinforcing mineral filler, preferably talc, 5-35 wt % of glass fibers; 4-25 wt % of a flame retardant component comprising: a metal di(C.sub.1-6alkyl)phosphinate and an auxiliary flame retardant; 0.01-2 wt % of a compatibilizing agent; 5-15 wt % of an impact modifier; wherein a molded sample of the composition has a UL94 rating of V0 at thicknesses of 1.5 mm and lower; and a comparative tracking index of 250-399 volts, preferably 400-599 volts, more preferably 600 volts or greater as determined in accordance with UL 746A, a mean time of arc resistance of at least 120 seconds as determined according to ASTM D495, or a combination thereof.

A roof sealing system method of manufacture and method of application comprising three parts: a caulk gap filler, a mastic, and a top coating. All three components combine to create a singular sealed membrane when applied to a roof surface. The roof sealing system utilizes inert polyethylene fibers in a liquid silicone polymer.