Omnova Solutions Inc.

Robert T Sobieski

Daniel C Gottschalk

Allan Marshall

A vinyl halide polymer film is provided comprising barium sulfate filler and calcium carbonate filler. The film has a total filler content of at least about 60 phr, and the ratio of barium sulfate filler to calcium carbonate filler is from about 1:3 to about 3:1 by weight. These films exhibit exceptional strength, durability, emission and aesthetic performance properties. Significant manufacturing advantages are also observed.

Vinyl halide polymer films with barium sulfate and calcium carbonate filler

The invention provides a film that includes chloride-containing vinyl polymer and a stabilizer component, wherein the film has a 96-hour Volatile Organic Compound Emission Factor of no more than 1,000 &#x3bc;g/m/hour. The invention also provides a film that includes vinyl chloride polymer and a stabilizer component comprising a stabilizer and a diluent, wherein the diluent comprises a monohydric alcohol having 12 or more carbon atoms. Also described are methods of stabilizing a chloride-containing vinyl polymer film, a system for providing a low VOC releasing chloride containing vinyl polymer film, and methods of printing a chloride-containing vinyl polymer film.

Halogen-containing vinyl polymer compositions

VOC components are retained within a substrate by coating the substrate with a composition to form an ionically crosslinked polymer matrix in a coating. Methods, compositions, coatings and articles that are coated are described.

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Charlotte, NC, United States of America

Robert T Sobieski