A polyethylene copolymer blend consisting essentially of (A) an ethylene/unsaturated carboxylic ester bipolymer and (B) an ethylene/unsaturated carboxylic ester/carbon monoxide terpolymer. The polyethylene copolymer blend is defined by constituents (A) and (B) and at least one omitted material that would have otherwise restricted a physical property of the blend. The (A) ethylene/unsaturated carboxylic ester bipolymer is defined by features comprising choice of unsaturated carboxylic ester, unsaturated carboxylic ester comonomeric content in weight percent (wt %), and bipolymer melt index (I.sub.2; 190° C., 2.16 kg) in grams per 10 minutes (g/10 min.). The (B) ethylene/unsaturated carboxylic ester/carbon monoxide terpolymer is defined by features comprising choice of unsaturated carboxylic ester, unsaturated carboxylic ester comonomeric content in wt %, carbon monoxide comonomeric content in wt %, and terpolymer melt index (I.sub.2; 190° C., 2.16 kg) in g/10 min. Also formulations, cured polymer products, strippable semiconductive insulation shield layers, coated conductors, methods of making and using same.

The invention relates to an additive-manufacture feedstock, comprising an ethylene-vinyl ester polymer having a melt flow rate of from 0.1 to 150 g/10 min (190° C./2.16 kg), measured according to ASTM D 1238, and a vinyl ester content of from about 1.0 wt % to about 30 wt %, wherein the ethylene-vinyl ester polymer exhibits a Shore A hardness of at least about 60. The pellets and filaments produced from the additive-manufacture feedstock have a high degree of printability in material-extrusion-based 3D printing technology, and can be used to produce 3D printing articles with a high consistency to the targeted 3D model and substantially no warpage. The invention also relates to methods of making the additive-manufacture feedstock and methods of 3D printing using the additive-manufacture feedstock in various forms.

Aqueous coating compositions and methods for making and used for the same. The method includes providing 75 to 97 weight percent of bitumen (solid) and 3 to 20 weight percent of vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers, wherein each is based on the dry weight of the bituminous coating compositions. Mixing the bitumen, the one or more vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers and optionally one or more additives. Where the bitumen and/or the vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers are applied in the form of aqueous dispersions. Where the one or more vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers are based on ≥50 weight percent, based on the total weight of the vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers, of vinyl acetate and ≥90 weight percent, based on the total weight of the vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers, of vinyl acetate and ethylene.

Provided are a composition for blocking radon and a method for preparing the same, and more particularly, to a composition for blocking radon including ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); one or more polymer resins selected from the group consisting of polyurethane (PU) and silicone resin; and anionic surfactants, and a method for preparing a composition for blocking radon including irradiating radiation to the composition for blocking radon.

Methods for preparing waterborne heat seal coating compositions are disclosed, including (A) melt blending an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, a tackifier, and a wax in a first mixing apparatus to form a melt blend, (B) contacting the melt blend with an initial aqueous stream comprising a neutralizing agent, water, and a surfactant in an emulsification zone of the second mixing apparatus to form a dispersion, and (C) diluting the dispersion with water in a dilution zone of the second mixing apparatus to form the waterborne heat seal coating composition. Methods for preparing waterborne heat seal coating compositions are also disclosed, including (A) melt blending an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, a tackifier, and a wax in a mixing and conveying zone of a mixing apparatus to form a melt blend, (B) contacting the melt blend with an initial aqueous stream comprising a neutralizing agent, water, and a surfactant in an emulsification zone of the mixing apparatus to form a dispersion, and (C) diluting the dispersion with water in a dilution zone of the mixing apparatus to form the waterborne heat seal coating composition, wherein the length-to-diameter ratio of the extruder mixing apparatus is greater than or equal to 12 to 1. Waterborne heat seal coating compositions prepared according to the disclosed methods are also disclosed.

Methods for preparing waterborne heat seal coating compositions are disclosed, including (A) melt blending an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, a tackifier, and a wax in a first mixing apparatus to form a melt blend, (B) contacting the melt blend with an initial aqueous stream comprising a neutralizing agent, water, and a surfactant in an emulsification zone of the second mixing apparatus to form a dispersion, and (C) diluting the dispersion with water in a dilution zone of the second mixing apparatus to form the waterborne heat seal coating composition. Methods for preparing waterborne heat seal coating compositions are also disclosed, including (A) melt blending an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, a tackifier, and a wax in a mixing and conveying zone of a mixing apparatus to form a melt blend, (B) contacting the melt blend with an initial aqueous stream comprising a neutralizing agent, water, and a surfactant in an emulsification zone of the mixing apparatus to form a dispersion, and (C) diluting the dispersion with water in a dilution zone of the mixing apparatus to form the waterborne heat seal coating composition, wherein the length-to-diameter ratio of the extruder mixing apparatus is greater than or equal to 12 to 1. Waterborne heat seal coating compositions prepared according to the disclosed methods are also disclosed.

A resin composition, containing an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (A); and 15 to 30 mass parts of a bromine-based flame retardant (B), 5 to 15 mass parts of antimony trioxide (C), 6 to 12 mass parts of a benzimidazole-based aging retardant (D), 2 to 4 mass parts of a phenol-based aging retardant (E), 2 to 4 mass parts of a thioether-based aging retardant (F), 0.5 to 2 mass parts of a copper inhibitor (G), and 3 to 6 mass parts of a crosslinking aid (H), with respect to 90 to 100 mass parts of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (A); a vehicle wire harness; and, a method of producing a vehicle wire harness.

A resin composition, containing an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (A); and 15 to 30 mass parts of a bromine-based flame retardant (B), 5 to 15 mass parts of antimony trioxide (C), 6 to 12 mass parts of a benzimidazole-based aging retardant (D), 2 to 4 mass parts of a phenol-based aging retardant (E), 2 to 4 mass parts of a thioether-based aging retardant (F), 0.5 to 2 mass parts of a copper inhibitor (G), and 3 to 6 mass parts of a crosslinking aid (H), with respect to 90 to 100 mass parts of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (A); a vehicle wire harness; and, a method of producing a vehicle wire harness.

A liquid-repellent structure includes a surface to which liquid repellency is to be imparted; a foundation layer having a surface and disposed to face the surface to which liquid repellency is to be imparted; and a liquid-repellent layer disposed to face the surface of the foundation layer, wherein the foundation layer contains an acid-modified polyolefin, the liquid-repellent layer contains a fluorine-containing resin and particles, and the fluorine-containing resin contains a hydrophilic structural unit having at least one of an amino group and an amide group. A packaging material has the liquid-repellent structure disposed to face a product. The packaging material can also be applied to a product that is a selected one of hand soap, body soap, shampoo, rinse, creams, and cosmetics and that contains a surfactant.

An aqueous composition that can be used to provide release properties to adhesive tape substrates can be applied at coating weights far less than those required in previously available compositions containing the same or similar release polymers. Inclusion of small amounts of a superwetter results in improved coatability and reduced amounts of sound generated during the process of releasing an adhesive tape from its roll.