Omya International Ag

Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.V.

Basf Se Ludwigshafen

Michael Tinkl

Martin Brunner

Peter Nesvadba

Tazio Fornera

Michael Knerr

Jürgen Spehn

Samuel Evans

Samuel Rentsch

Paul A Odorisio

Stephen Mark Andrews

Dario Lazzari

Roswell E King, Iii

Dirk Simon

Michèle Gerster

Pierre Blanchard

René Burkhalter

Beat Karth

Pascal Gonnon

Armelle Senti-Wenk

Paragkumar Thanki

Armin Schneider

Daniel Müller

Fabien Jean Brand

Natacha Berthelon

Holger Müller

Roger Reinicker

Urs Hirt

Suhas Dattatraya Sahasrabudhe

Francesco Pullega

Jean-Pierre Elgoyhen

Archana Kishore Desai

Shrirang Bhikaji Hindalekar

Melissa Stamp

Rudolf Pfaendner

Andreas Hafner

Michael Pohl

Bruno Rotzinger

Alessandro Zedda

Matthew E Gande

Andrea Preuss

Christian Rainer

Andrew J Leggio

Oliver Dosenbach

Ashutosh H Sharma

Jan Barth

Dennis Werner

Kishor Prabhakar Kumbhar

Christoph Hirsiger

Harald Dörr

Karsten Udo Schulz

Jürgen Wiethan

Dietmar M&auml;der

Giuseppe Schirosi

Marcus Unger

Emmanuel Goutard

Franck Baradel

Monroe Moore

Bernd Dillmann

Martin Wolff

Erik Laursen

Roland Riesen

Holger Muller

Antonio Muratore

Harald Dorr

Jurgen Spehn

Rene Burkhalter

A mono or multi-layer polyester film is described. Also described, is a process for producing the mono or multi-layer polyester film, the use of a surface-treated filler material product as a voiding agent in the mono or multi-layer polyester film, and an article including the mono or multi-layer polyester film. Further, use of the mono or multi-layer polyester film is described in packaging products, insulating materials, solar, marine or aviation applications, science, electronic or acoustic applications, wires, cables, radio frequency identifications, flexible circuits, graphic arts, stone paper, holograms, filter products, cosmetic products, household products, imaging, recording media, or industrial products.

Surface-treated fillers for polyester films

The present invention refers to a mineral matter powder preparation by wet process without acrylic additive or other grinding aid additives and to the use of said mineral matter after an optional hydrophobic treatment. Said mineral material having superior dispersing properties.

Mineral material powder with high dispersion ability and use of said mineral material powder

The present invention concerns a multifilament fibre comprising at least one polymer comprising a polyester, and at least one filler comprising calcium carbonate. The present invention further relates to a process of producing such a multifilament fibre as well as the use of calcium carbonate as filler in a multifilament fibre comprising at least one polymer comprising a polyester.

Multifilament polyester fibres

A breathable film is described having a basis weight from 1 g/mto 10 g/m, a process for producing the breathable film and use of a surface-treated filler material product as filler in the breathable film. Finally, an article is described that includes the breathable film as well as the use of the breathable film in hygienic applications, medical applications, healthcare applications, filtration materials, geotextile products, agricultural applications, horticultural applications, clothing, footwear products, baggage products, household applications, industrial applications, packaging applications, building applications, or construction.

Surface-treated fillers for ultrathin breathable films

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of an aqueous suspension comprising at least one calcium carbonate-comprising material, the calcium carbonate-comprising material having a ratio of particles having an average particle size dvalue to particles having an average particle size dvalue [d/d] in the range from 1.5 to 4 and the use of the calcium carbonate-comprising material in paper and board applications, in cosmetics, in caulks and sealants, in adhesives, in paints and coatings, in fibre applications, in plastics applications or for the replacement of PCC in general.

Process for improving particle size distribution of calcium carbonate-comprising material

The present invention relates to a surface treated filler material product for alpha-nucleation of polyolefins, a process for the preparation of the surface treated filler material product, a master batch comprising the surface treated filler material product, a polyolefin composition comprising the surface treated filler material product, an article comprising the polyolefin composition as well as the use of the surface treated filler material product as an alpha-nucleating agent for polyolefins.

Surface treated filler material product for alpha-nucleation of polyolefins

An inventive process for the production of a polymer composition is provided, said process comprising the incorporation of a filler into a polymer material, wherein said polymer material during incorporation of the filler is in at least partially molten state and wherein said filler is incorporated as a slurry.

Polymer composition by continuous filler slurry extrusion

The present invention relates to a breathable film comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer and a surface-treated filler material product comprising a treatment layer comprising at least one mono-substituted succinic anhydride and/or at least one mono-substituted succinic acid and/or salty reaction product(s) thereof, a process for producing the same, and the use thereof. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to the use of a surface-treated filler material product comprising a treatment layer comprising at least one mono-substituted succinic anhydride and/or at least one mono-substituted succinic acid and/or salty reaction product(s) thereof in breathable films.

Surface-treated fillers for breathable films

The instant invention relates to oligo- and poly-carbonates terminated with silicon containing groups which are useful as reducers of surface energy for organic materials such as polycarbonates, polyesters or polyketones or their mixtures, blends or alloys. Polymers with such reduced surface energy possess self-cleaning, anti-soiling, anti-graffiti, oil resistance, solvent resistance, chemical resistance, self-lubricating, scratch resistance, low moisture absorption, dirt pickup resistance, slip properties and a hydrophobic surface; and display anti-adhesion properties against proteins and against microorganisms such as for example, bacteria, fungi and algae.

Oligo- and poly-carbonates terminated with silicon containing groups as surface modifiers

The present invention is aimed at a method of providing wettability to polyester fibers or filaments, to woven or nonwoven fabrics made therefrom and to resultant articles of manufacture. The method comprises melt extruding a mixture comprising a polyester and one or more alkyl metal sulfonates where the metal is Na, Li or K and the alkyl is straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 24 carbon atoms, or is straight or branched chain alkenyl of 2 to 24 carbon atoms. The alkyl metal sulfonates are present from about 0.1% to about 1.9% by weight based on the weight of the polyester. A post treatment step such as an alkaline treatment step is not included. The melt extrusion mixtures do not include certain additives such as polyoxyalkylene compounds, alkylmonoethonolamide compounds, alkyldiethanolamine compounds and polyetheramide compounds.

Wettable polyester fibers and fabrics

The instant invention relates to new compounds of the formula I   These new compounds of the formula I are useful as reducers of surface energy for organic materials such as polycarbonates, polyesters or polyketones or their mixtures, blends or alloys. Polymers with such a reduced surface energy possess an 'easy to clean', 'self-cleaning' &#x201c;antisoiling&#x201d;, &#x201c;soil-release&#x201d; &#x201c;antigraffiti&#x201d;, &#x201c;oil resistance&#x201d;, &#x201c;solvent resistance&#x201d;, &#x201c;chemical resistance&#x201d;, &#x201c;self lubricating&#x201d;, &#x201c;scratch resistance&#x201d;, &#x201c;low moisture absorption&#x201d; and &#x201c;hydrophobic&#x201d; surface.

Fluorocarbon terminated oligo- and poly-carbonates as surface modifiers

A mixture of a polyester, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) PET, or a polyamide, and a suitable stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroxylamine stabilizers, substituted hydroxylamine stabilizers, nitrone stabilizers and amine oxide stabilizers, when extrusion compounded exhibits a lower residual acetaldehyde content than does polyester or polyamide alone when similarly treated. The invention pertains to any polyester or polyamide used in the manufacture of molded articles, fibers or films, for instance bottles or containers which are used to store consumer materials, for example food, beverages and water.

Polyester and polyamide compositions of low residual aldehyde content

Process for the preparation of compounds of formula I wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, which process comprises reacting a compound of formula V wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, with carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst.

Process for the preparation of 3-aryl-benzofuranones

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