The present application discloses cellulose ester compositions that are plasticizer free that can be processed at higher temperatures with reduced degradation. The cellulose ester compositions disclosed are useful for the preparation of articles, for example eyeglass frames, automotive parts, and toys.

The present disclosure relates to an oral, immediate release, abuse deterrent pill containing at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient susceptible to abuse which is homogenously spread throughout a carrier matrix used to deter abuse. The pill is prepared using hot melt extrusion and a forming unit through a continuous process. The formed pill is abuse deterrent to parenteral administration due at least to particle size, viscosity, or purity limitations.

Disclosed herein are a composition for an environment-friendly synthetic board including coffee sludge, which is used to manufacture an environment-friendly synthetic board, such as flooring, a molded synthetic board for architecture, or the like, by using coffee sludge that is left as residual waste after the sale of coffee in a specialty coffee shop, or the like, and a method of manufacturing an environment-friendly synthetic board by using the composition. The composition is formed by adding, per 100 parts by weight of coffee sludge powder, 12.5 to 15 parts by weight of synthetic resin, 4 to 8 parts by weight of calcium carbonate, 15 to 20 parts by weight of talc, and 1 to 4 parts by weight of plasticizer, and then mixing them.

A low printing temperature thermoplastic filament composition for fused filament fabrication 3D printing is described. The filament includes polycaprolactone in an amount from 70 to 90 wt %, at least one thermoplastic polymer having a melting temperature between approximately 60 C. and approximately 90 C. in an amount from approximately 10 to 30 wt %, at least one antioxidant, and at least one plasticizing agent. This 3D printing filament can be printed out at temperatures below 100 C. and no heated print bed is needed, which saves energy and minimizes the complexity of 3D printer. Besides the low printing temperature, this 3D printing material is bio-friendly which makes it safe for household use.

A thermoplastic elastomer for manufacturing a low environmental impact flexible hose for transporting fluids includes (A) 30%-80% by weight of a polymer matrix consisting of 10%-35% by weight with respect to the total weight of the thermoplastic elastomer of a first thermoplastic part (A1) and 20%-45% by weight with respect to the total weight of the thermoplastic elastomer of a second elastomeric part (A2); (B) 30%-55% by weight of a plasticizing agent; (C) 0%-30% by weight of a filler; and (D) 0%-10% by weight of an additive. The thermoplastic elastomer has a Shore A of 50 Sh A-85 Sh A and a percentage of post-consumer material greater than or equal to 50%. The thermoplastic elastomer is in an amount greater than or equal to 90% by weight on the total weight of the flexible hose.

A moisture barrier composition includes polymer resin 10 weight percent (wt. %) to 50 wt. %, plasticizer 10 wt. % to 50 wt. %, pigment 0.01 wt. % to 2 wt. %, liquid heat and UV stabilizer 0.01 wt. % to 2 wt. %, anti-settling agent 0.01 wt. % to 2 wt. % or thickening agent 0.5 wt. % to 5 wt. %, a first filler 5 wt. % to 50 wt. %, a second filler 5 wt. % to 50 wt. %, moisture scavenger 0.5 wt. % to 5 wt. %, and catalyst 0.01 wt. % to 2 wt.

An eco-wood formulation finds new uses as construction materials. A rigid polymer material sheet for use in building construction comprises a polymer mixture of ultrafine particles of polyvinylchloride (PVC) impact modifier, plant fiber, coupling agent, smoke suppressant, activated clay, lubricant, an activator, environmentally friendly flame retardant, heat stabilizers, odorless crosslinking agent, foaming agent, desmopressin agent. Alternatively, the rigid polymer material sheet is composed of: a polymer mixture of PVC, plasticizer, nitrile rubber, PCC, stearate, zinc oxide, retardant heat, heat stabilizers, crosslinking agent, vesicant; whereby said rigid polymer material sheet provides enhanced thermal resistance and sound attenuation properties for use in building construction, aviation and marine industries.

Methods and apparatuses for bonding polymeric parts are disclosed. Specifically, in one embodiment, the polymeric parts are bonded by plastically deforming them against each other while they are below the glass transition temperatures.

Various embodiments disclosed relate to anti-static compositions and gloves made from the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a doped polyaniline comprising a dopant that is a polyacrylic acid; a polymethacrylic acid; a sulfonatocalixarene; a cyclodextrin sulfate; a compound having the structure: ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.2 is chosen from substituted or unsubstituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.10)hydrocarbyl- and substituted or unsubstituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.10)hydrocarbyl-O, L.sup.1 is substituted or unsubstituted (C.sub.1-C.sub.10)hydrocarbylene, L.sup.2 is chosen from a bond, O, OC(O), and NHC(O), and n is about 1 to about 100,000; a salt thereof; or a combination thereof.

Textile compositions comprising at least one filamentous fungus are disclosed, as are methods for making and using such textile compositions. Embodiments of the textile compositions generally include at least one of a plasticizer, a polymer, and a crosslinker, in addition to the filamentous fungus. The disclosed textile compositions are particularly useful as analogs or substitutes for conventional textile compositions, including but not limited to leather.