Thermoplastic resin composition comprising: (a1) at least one styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer component A1, (a2) at least one acrylonitrile styrene acrylate graft copolymer A2 as impact modifier, (a3) optionally at least one thermoplastic polymer A3 other than components A1 and A2, (b) at least one pigment B, (c) at least one hindered amine UV light stabilizer C1 and at least one UV ab-sorber C2 different from C1, and (d) optionally further polymer additives D, other than components B, C1, C2, and E, (e) at least one metal scavenger component E.

A novel material for producing auxetic foams is disclosed. The material comprises a multiphase, multicomponent polymer foam with a filler polymer having a carefully selected glass transition temperature. Novel methods for producing auxetic foams from the material are also disclosed that consistently, reliably and quickly produce auxetic polyurethane foam at about room temperature (25 C.). This technology overcomes challenging issues in the large-scale production of auxetic PU foams, such as unfavorable heat-transmission problem and harmful organic solvents.

A thermoplastic resin composition with low gloss and improved colorability, pencil hardness and wear resistance has (A) 5 to 35% by weight of a first graft copolymer having an average particle diameter of 50 to 150 nm and containing acrylate rubber as a core; (B) 10 to 40% by weight of a second graft copolymer having an average particle diameter of more than 150 nm and 800 nm or less and containing acrylate rubber as a core; (C) 5 to 15% by weight of an aromatic vinyl compound-vinyl cyanide compound copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of 70,000 to 130,000 g/mol; (D) 20 to 50% by weight of an aromatic vinyl compound-(meth)acrylate compound copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of 65,000 to 100,000 g/mol; and (E) 0.1 to 7% by weight of a syndiotactic polystyrene resin.

A composition for preparing a foam, a foam, and a shoe employing the foam are provided. The composition for preparing a foam includes 3-30 parts by weight of a first polymer and at least one of a second polymer and a third polymer. The first polymer is cyclic olefin polymer (COP), cyclic olefin copolymer (COC), metallocene based cyclic olefin copolymer (mCOC), fully hydrogenated conjugated diene-vinyl aromatic copolymer, or a combination thereof. The total weight of the second polymer and the third polymer is 70-97 parts by weight. The second polymer is polyolefin, olefin copolymer, or a combination thereof. The third polymer is conjugated diene-vinyl aromatic copolymer, partially hydrogenated conjugated diene-vinyl aromatic copolymer, or a combination thereof. The total weight of the first polymer and at least one of the second polymer and the third polymer is 100 parts by weight.

This invention relates to a preparation for a polyurethane foam and a polymer polyol preparation for a polyurethane foam, each of which exhibits high coloration and discoloration inhibition properties over a long period of time when stored, and to a composition for a polyurethane foam, which is excellent in storage stability and is preferable as a resin premix. The composition comprises (i) at least one polyol, (ii) a compound having a PN bond, (iii) an antioxidant having a hydroxyphenyl group, (iv) at least an acid and/or its salt, (v) a catalyst for polyurethane foam production and (vi) a blowing agent.

The invention relates to a composite component that has improved bonding properties and includes a substrate (i) made of a thermoplastic polymer blend composition, and a coating (ii); in a layer located 5 to 10 m below the boundary surface between the substrate (i) and the coating (ii), the substrate (i) has a dispersed, non-lamellar phase structure. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the composite component.

A novel material for producing auxetic foams is disclosed. The material comprises a multiphase, multicomponent polymer foam with a filler polymer having a carefully selected glass transition temperature. Novel methods for producing auxetic foams from the material are also disclosed that consistently, reliably and quickly produce auxetic polyurethane foam at about room temperature (25 C.). This technology overcomes challenging issues in the large-scale production of auxetic PU foams, such as unfavorable heat-transmission problem and harmful organic solvents.

A highly loaded and well-dispersed masterbatch composition and process for making thereof from a split stream process. The masterbatch composition includes a colorant, a thermoplastic carrier, a metallocene polymer processing aid, and optionally an additive. The split stream may be formed of a primary feed and a secondary feed. The primary and second feeds are combined by at least one of the following: supplying the secondary feed in either the same feed port as the primary feed, in a stream located upstream the primary feed, in a stream located downstream the primary feed, or a combination thereof.

The present disclosure relates to a polymerization process wherein the emulsifier is introduced in an initial batch as well as during a continuous feed to provide improved mechanical stability of the generated latex. Improved soap coverage can also be achieved during the polymerization process.

A thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention comprises: approximately 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin including a repeat unit represented by Chemical Formula 1, a repeat unit represented by Chemical Formula 2, and a repeat unit represented by Chemical Formula 3; and approximately 5 to 40 parts by weight of a reinforcing filler. The thermoplastic resin composition is excellent in terms of heat resistance, stiffness, lightweight properties, and external appearance, and exhibits excellent balance between said physical properties.