An object of the present invention is to provide a laminated member for decoration that can be molded into a complicated shape and has a superior hardcoating property. The present invention relates to a laminated member for decoration having a protective film, a coating layer and a resin substrate, wherein the surface roughness Rz(a) of the adhesive layer of the protective film on the side where the coating layer is located and the surface roughness Rz(b) of the coating layer of an unheated sample formed by peeling the protective layer, the surface roughness being taken on the side opposite from the resin substrate, define Rz(b)/Rz(a)100 having a prescribed relationship; the surface roughness Rz(b) and the surface roughness Rz(bh) of the coating layer of a heated sample prepared by heating the unheated sample under a prescribed condition, the surface roughness being taken on the side opposite from the resin substrate, satisfy at least one of Formulas (2) and (3) below:
0%Rz(bh)/Rz(b)100<30%(2), and
0Rz(bh)Rz(b)<0.5 m(3);
and the unreacted (meth)acryloyl groups of the coating layer of the heated sample irradiated with a prescribed amount of active energy rays have disappeared 10 to 100% as compared with the coating layer of the unheated sample.

A multilayer film comprising at least three film layers including: (a) at least a first polyolefin film layer, wherein the first polyolefin film layer comprises a first outer film layer; (b) at least a second polyolefin film layer, wherein the second polyolefin film layer comprises a core film layer; and (c) at least a third polyolefin film layer, wherein the third polyolefin film layer comprises a second outer film layer; wherein the at least a third polyolefin film layer is the same or different than the at least first polyolefin film layer; wherein the at least second core polyolefin film layer is disposed in between, and separates, the first and third film layers; wherein the first, second and third film layers are contacted together to form a multilayer film structure; wherein at least one of the polyolefin film layers of the three-layer film structure is prepared from a polymer blend composition comprising: (i) at least a first ethylene-based polymer resin; wherein the at least first ethylene-based polymer resin comprises a catalyzed linear low density polyethylene having an altered molecular structure prepared using a Ziegler-Natta Catalyst System 1, which is prepared as described in Preparation 1 in the description; and (ii) at least a second ethylene-based polymer resin; wherein the at least second ethylene-based polymer resin comprises a low density polyethylene resin; and wherein the multilayer film comprising a catalyzed linear low density polyethylene having an altered molecular structure prepared using a Ziegler-Natta Catalyst System 1, which is prepared as described in Preparation 1 in the description, exhibits at least a 10 percent increase in puncture resistance compared to the puncture resistance of a multilayer film that include a catalyzed linear low density polyethylene resin having a non-altered molecular structure prepared using a Ziegler-Natta catalyst; a process for preparing the multilayer film; and an article made from the multilayer film.

Systems and methods for controlling the operation of a blow molder are disclosed. An indication of a crystallinity of at least one container produced by the blow molder may be received along with a material distribution of the at least one container. A model may be executed, where the model relates a plurality of blow molder input parameters to the indication of crystallinity and the material distribution and where a result of the model comprises changes to at least one of the plurality of blow molder input parameters to move the material distribution towards a baseline material distribution and the crystallinity towards a baseline crystallinity. The changes to the at least one of the plurality of blow molder input parameters may be implemented.

A method of producing an article (1), wherein the method includes at least one of the steps A1) or A2) or A3): providing a base body (9), on which a transfer ply (3) and/or a print layer has been arranged, wherein the protective varnish layer (8) and/or the print layer has not yet been completely cured or is thermoplastic at least in regions; and wherein the method comprises the following steps in addition to at least one of the steps A1) or A2) or A3): e) forming at least one first region (5) and at least one second region (6) in the protective varnish layer (8) and/or print layer by means of stamping, wherein the at least one first region (5) has a relief structure; f) optionally curing the protective varnish layer (8) and/or print layer not yet completely cured at least in regions, wherein the protective varnish layer (8) and/or print layer cures completely at least in regions; g) obtaining an article (1).

The invention relates to a filler-containing multi-layer structure on the basis of a polycarbonate composition, having a metal layer as a reflective layer and having a balanced property profile of CLTE, CLTE ratio, heat conductivity and lustre. This multi-layer structure can be used, inter alia, for reflectors or as a mirror element in head-up displays. Expanded graphite and burned silicon dioxide are contained as fillers. In the composition provided according to the invention, there is no need for an additional heat sink when implementing the component.

A method of making a film by coextruding a multi-layer structure comprising at least one skin layer comprising a metallocene-based polypropylene random copolymer. A coextruded multi-layer film comprising at least one skin layer comprising a metallocene-based polypropylene random copolymer, and a flexible package compromising such a coextruded multi-layer film are also provided.

A method of preparing a film comprising contacting a recycled polypropylene with a cavitating agent and an optional virgin polypropylene to form a mixture; extruding the mixture to form an extrudate; and biaxially orientating the extrudate to form a biaxially oriented film.

Disclosed is a composition useful for forming blown films. The composition includes (a) an ungrafted ethylene-based polymer, (b) a nanocomposite containing a polyamide and montmorillonite, (c) a compatibilizer comprising a maleic anhydride grafted ethylene-methyl acrylate copolymer and/or a maleic anhydride grafted ethylene-butyl acrylate copolymer, and (d) optionally, an ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer. Also disclosed is a blown film made from a composition containing an ungrafted ethylene-based polymer, a nanocomposite containing a polyamide and montmorillonite, a compatibilizer comprising a maleic anhydride grafted ethylene-based polymer, and optionally, an EVOH copolymer. These films can have improved optical and/or mechanical properties compared to films made without the nanocomposite.

A product includes a first area and a second area. Each area includes areas having a first optical property and areas having a second optical property. The areas having the first optical property and the areas having the second optical property are arranged under a specific rule. In the first area, convex portions whose height is equal to or smaller than a predetermined height or no convex portions are formed. In the second area, convex portions whose height is larger than the predetermined height are formed.

A polymer composition is provided, where the polymer composition includes (A) a polyolefin; (B) one or more impact modifier(s); (C) one or more fluoropolymer(s); (D) one or more clarifying agent(s); and (E) one or more dispersing agent(s) in an amount of equal to or more than 100 ppm, based on the total weight amount of the polymer composition. An article including the polymer composition and the use of the polymer composition for reducing haze and improving gloss of an extrusion blow molded (EBM) bottle are also provided.