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|Guenther Kurt Hoeschele
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|E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company
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It is known to prepare thermoplastic polyurethanes directly in the form of powders by reacting polyether or polyester glycols and low molecular weight diols with diisocyanates in an inert solvent in which one of the reactants is immiscible and is emulsified by a surface-active agent. These powders are useful as powder coatings and fabric adhesives, for example, and avoid the problems associated with solvents, but have the disadvantage that their processing temperatures are close to the temperature at which urethanes degrade. Having already attained their ultimate molecular weight, which must be relatively high to provide good physical properties, these thermoplastic polyurethanes have high melt viscosities at the maximum temperatures at which they can be processed. In many instances this high melt viscosity prevents adequate flow during fusion of the powder. Thus a need exists for a powdered polyurethane which exhibits lower melt viscosities at temperatures sufficiently below the point of polymer degradation to permit less critical control of time/temperature cycles during fusion and still provide good physical properties.
This invention is directed to a heat-activatable polyurethane powder composition containing 0.2 to 1.1 terminal amino groups per terminal epoxy group which is the reaction product of
B. X moles of a diol having a molecular weight less than about 250 wherein X = 0-20,
c. Y moles of an organic diisocyanate wherein Y = 1.03 (1 + X) to 1.60 (1 + X),
d. Z moles of a monohydroxy-epoxide wherein Z = 0.0286 (1 + X) to 1.000 (1 + X), and
E. 0.7 (2Y - 2X - Z - 2) to 1.0 (2Y - 2X - Z - 2) moles of a short chain diamine.
This reaction product is further characterized in that it is obtained directly as a powder having a number average particle size of about 200 microns or less, from an inert organic solvent in which at least one of the reactants of the group (a) and (b) is immiscible and is emulsified in said solvent by means of a surface active agent. The amounts of reactants (d) and (e) are selected so that the polyurethane powder contains sufficient amounts of epoxy groups and amino groups such that a substantial increase in molecular weight takes place during heat-activation.
The heat-activatable polyurethane powders of this invention exhibit the same high level of physical properties as do thermoplastic polyurethanes, but are superior in their melt flow characteristics during application.
Physically, the compositions of this invention are finely-divided powders consisting of bead-shaped particles; chemically, they are polyurethanes of limited molecular weight which contain terminal epoxy groups and amino groups in amounts such that a substantial increase in molecular weight occurs upon heating. The amounts of reactants are specified so that this will result. When heated above the fusion point the terminal epoxy groups react with the active hydrogens available, at least some of which are provided by terminal amino groups. This results in the formation of a high molecular weight polyurethane which cannot be readily remelted without risking degradation. The control of melt viscosity at fusion temperatures is accomplished in the present invention by controlling the molecular weight of the heat-activatable intermediates, which in turn is controlled by the proportions of the reactants used.
In the polyurethane powders of this invention the distribution within individual powder particles of terminal epoxy groups and/or amino groups can be varied widely as long as the powder compositions taken as a whole contain a sufficient number of reactive end groups to yield substantial increases in molecular weight when fused. These differences in the distribution of reactive groups are effected by the order in which the reactants are brought together as will be discussed in more detail hereinafter. In one embodiment the powder consists of two kinds of particles, one kind containing only terminal epoxy groups; the other, terminal amino groups. In another embodiment the powder consists of only one type of particle each of which contains suitable amounts of both of the aforesaid terminal groups.
The polymeric glycols used in this invention have number average molecular weights of about 400-4000. Glycols having molecular weights of about 600-2000 are preferred. Useful polymeric glycols include the C2 -C8 poly(alkylene oxide) glycols such as poly(ethylene oxide) glycol, poly(1,2- and 1,3-propylene oxide) glycol, poly(tetramethylene oxide) glycol, poly(pentamethylene oxide) glycol, poly(hexamethylene oxide) glycol, poly(heptamethylene oxide) glycol, poly(octamethylene oxide) glycol, and poly(1,2-butylene oxide) glycol; also random or block copolymers of ethylene oxide and 1,2-propylene oxide, and polyformals prepared by reacting formaldehyde with diols as 1,4-butanediol or mixtures of diols such as a mixture of ethylene glycol and 1,4-butanediol.
In lieu of poly(alkylene oxide) glycols one may use polythioether glycols which can be considered as derivatives of poly(alkylene oxide) glycols in which some or all of the ether oxygens are replaced by sulfur atoms. Also useful are poly(alkylene-arylene oxide) glycols in which some of the alkylene oxide units of the poly(alkylene oxide) glycols are replaced by arylene oxide units.
Polyester glycols derived by esterification of one or more dicarboxylic acids such as succinic acid, adipic acid, suberic acid, phthalic acid and terephthalic acid with one or more diols such as ethylene glycol, 1,2-and 1,3-propylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol, neopentyl glycol, 1,6-hexanediol and diethylene glycol are particularly useful polymeric glycols. Common representatives of these polyester glycols include poly(ethylene adipate), poly(ethylene/1,2-propylene adipate) and poly(1,4-butylene adipate). Polyester glycols derived from lactones and hydroxyacids are also useful as polymeric glycol. A particularly useful glycol of this class is poly(ε-caprolactone) glycol.
Long chain hydrocarbon glycols such as polybutadiene or polyisoprene glycols, copolymers of these, and saturated glycols are also useful.
Preferred polymeric glycols are (1) the poly(alkylene oxide) glycols, of which poly(tetramethylene oxide) glycol is especially preferred, and (2) polyester glycols, of which poly(butylene adipate) glycol and poly(ε-caprolactone) glycol are especially preferred.
Included among the low molecular weight (less than about 250) diols which can be used in preparing the instant composition are acyclic and alicyclic dihydroxy compounds. Representatives of these are diols with 2-15 carbon atoms such as ethylene, propylene, isobutylene, tetramethylene, pentamethylene, 2,2-dimethyltrimethylene, hexamethylene and decamethylene glycols, diethylene glycol, dihydroxy cyclohexane, and cyclohexane dimethanol. Aliphatic diols containing 2-8 carbon atoms are preferred, and 1,4-butanediol, ethylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, 1,6-hexanediol and diethylene glycol are especially preferred.
Aromatic aliphatic, and cycloaliphatic diisocyanates can be used to prepare the compositions of the present invention, particularly the C8 -C25 aromatics, C2 -C18 aliphatics, and C5 -C25 cycloaliphatics. Representative aromatic diisocyanates are 2,4-tolylene diisocyanate, 2,6-tolylene diisocyanate, 4,4'-methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate), 1,3-phenylene diisocyanate, 1,5-naphthalene diisocyanate and mixtures thereof. Representative aliphatic diisocyanates are hexamethylene diisocyanate, xylylene diisocyanate, 1,12-dodecane diisocyanate and lysine ethyl ester diisocyanate. Representative cycloaliphatic diisocyanates are 4,4'-methylenebis(cyclohexyl isocyanate), 1,4-cyclohexylene diisocyanate, 1-methyl-2,4-cyclohexylenediisocyanate and isophorone diisocyanate. Preferred diisocyanates are 2,4-tolylene diisocyanate, which can contain up to about 50% by weight 2,6-tolylene diisocyanate, 4,4'-methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate), and 4,4'-methylenebis(cyclohexyl isocyanate). Aliphatic and cycloaliphatic diisocyanates are preferred when nondiscoloring compositions are required.
The diamines employed to cap residual --NCO groups are preferably short chain diamines, whose function is to provide the heat-activatable compositions with terminal amino groups. Primary and secondary aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic diamines are useful in the present invention and include compounds such as ethylene diamine, hexamethylene diamine, piperazine, 1,3- or 1,4-diaminocyclohexane, 4,4'-methylenebis(cyclohexyl amine), 1-methyl-2,4-diaminocyclohexane, 2,4- and 2,6-tolylenediamine, 1,3- and 1,4-phenylene diamine, methylene dianiline, 1,5-naphthalene diamine, N,N'-dimethylethylene diamine and 4,4'-methylenebis(N-methylaniline). Aliphatic and cycloaliphatic amines are employed when nondiscoloring products are required. Preferred diamines include ethylene diamine, hexamethylene diamine, 4,4'-methylenebis(cyclohexyl amine) and 1,3-phenylene diamine.
The use of hydroxy-epoxides for capping free --NCO groups to yield terminal epoxide groups in polyurethanes is known in urethane chemistry. The hydroxy-epoxides which can be used in the present invention preferably contain one hydroxy group and one epoxy group in the molecule. Glycidol is the best known of such compounds and is especially preferred. Other representative compounds include 2,3-epoxybutanol-1, 3-phenyl-2,3-epoxy-propanol-1, 4-oxyethylstyrene oxide, 4(β-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl glycidyl ether and β-hydroxyethyl glycidyl ether. In addition to glycidol another preferred hydroxy epoxide compound is hydroxy-1a,1b,5,5a,6,6a-hexahydro-2,5-methano-2H-oxireno[a]indene, commercially available as "Bakelite" Polycyclol 1222, Union Carbide, N.Y., N.Y.
The ratio of polymeric glycol to low molecular weight diol (if any is employed) for a given set of materials affects the hardness and related physical properties of the final product after heat-activation. The greater the molar ratio of low molecular weight diol to polymeric glycol, the harder the resulting product for a given set of reactants. Up to 20 moles of low molecular weight diol can be used per mole of polymeric glycol.
The molar ratio of diisocyanate to the sum of the moles of polymeric glycol and low molecular weight diol also affects ultimate physical properties and more importantly determines the molecular weight of the intermediate heat-activatable polymers. If the excess of diisocyanate is too low, the molecular weight of the intermediate polymers will be too high for proper melt flow to occur during the fusion step. Such products have substantially the same disadvantages as the prior art polyurethane powders which achieve their maximum molecular weight prior to fusion. On the other hand, if the excess of diisocyanate is too high, very low molecular weight products result. These are often difficult to prepare in powder form by the present process. In addition, they are less stable in storage and may actually be too fluid initially when heat-activated.
It has been found that at least 1.03 and not more than 1.60 moles of diisocyanate should be employed per mole of the total of moles of polymeric glycol and low molecular weight diol. This is true for amine-capped and/or epoxy-capped intermediate polymers. A preferred range is 1.07 to 1.40 moles of diisocyanate per total moles of dihydroxy compounds. This range yields compositions readily prepared in particulate form which additionally have good flow properties during processing.
The ratio of amino groups to epoxy groups contained in the compositions of this invention should be between 1.1/1.0 to 0.2/1.0. In other words, compositions ranging from those having a 10% excess of amino groups all the way to those in which five epoxy groups are present for each amino group are useful. If greater than about a 10% excess of amino groups is employed, the ultimate polymer which can be formed by heat-activation will not have a molecular weight sufficient to provide good physical properties. If less than about 1 amino group is present for 5 epoxy groups, the rate of cure will be too low for most coating applications. The preferred ratio of amino groups to epoxy groups is between 0.9/1.0 to 0.25/1.0.
Generally, up to about 1.0 mole of diamine is used per equivalent of excess isocyanate remaining after the reaction with the hydroxy groups containing reactants. When less than 1.0 mole of the diamine is used, a portion of it is consumed by chain-extension as well as by end-group capping. If more than 1.0 mole of diamine is used, the product can contain some free diamine. Because it is impossible to avoid some chain-extension during capping, it is preferred to use 0.70 to 0.95 mole of diamine per equivalent of excess isocyanato groups. By limiting the amount of diamine used, the presence of free diamine in the product particles is minimized.
Higher functionality can be introduced by replacing part of the diisocyanate, polymeric glycol, low molecular weight diol and diamine with up to 10 mole percent, based on the total diisocyanate used, of a chemically equivalent amount of reactants having a functionality greater than two. Likewise the monohydroxy epoxyde can be replaced in part by compounds having more than one hydroxy and/or epoxy groups. Tge products resulting from these modifications are more highly crosslinked than those resulting from the normally preferred materials.
The initial process steps which are used to produce the heat-activatable polyurethane powders of this invention involve emulsifying one or more of the reactants (usually a mixture of the glycol and diol) with the aid of a surfactant in an inert solvent in which at least one of said reactants is immiscible and adding a second reactant (usually the diisocyanate) which is miscible with or relatively soluble in the inert solvent. Finally, a hydroxyepoxide and/or a diamine is reacted with the excess isocyanate still present under mild conditions. The product so produced is obtained directly as a fine powder, the particle size of which is largely determined by the size of the droplets present in the initial emulsion.
Organic liquids for use as the continuous phase of the emulsion can be any liquid not reactive with the reactants, e.g., not reactive with --NCO, epoxides or amines, and in which at least one of the reactants and the reaction product are immiscible and insoluble.
It is ordinarily desired that such liquids be sufficiently volatile for removal from the reaction product by evaporation at temperatures which will not harm the product and that the boiling point be above the desired reaction temperature. Liquids with lower boiling points can be used but may require the use of pressure vessels to allow operation at the desired temperature. Liquids which are high boiling or otherwise difficult to separate from the reaction product can be removed by washing or by solvent extraction with liquids which do not harm the reaction product and which are more readily removed. Organic liquids having a boiling point or boiling range, preferably between about 65� C. and about 200� C. such as hydrocarbons and halogenated hydrocarbons can be used. Hydrocarbon liquids, preferably aliphatic hydrocarbon liquids, such as petroleum fractions, have been found desirable because of their low cost, inertness to the reactants and ease and completeness of removal from the reaction product. Preferred solvents for the present invention are C6 -C10 saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons or mixtures thereof.
The surfactants employed in the present process are preferably nonionic polymeric materials having number average molecular weights in excess of 1000 characterized in that they contain nonpolar moieties such as hydrocarbon radicals and highly polar moities such as amide, ester or carbonyl groups.
A preferred class of such surfactants are the products of simultaneous polymerization and alkylation with α-olefins of heterocyclic N-vinyl monomers. These can be prepared by treating (a) one mole of such monomer alone, or one mole of a mixture of two such monomers, or one mole of a mixture containing such monomer and a nonheterocyclic polymerizable, monoethylenically unsaturated monomer, with (b) 0.05 to 12 moles of an α-olefin, in a solution of an organic solvent common to the monomer or monomers and the α-olefin, at a temperature ranging from 80� to 200� C. for 3 to 60 hours. The resulting solution of alkylated polymer is employed as such or, if desired, the organic solvent is removed by vacuum distillation.
Especially preferred surfactants are the products of copolymerizing N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone with an α-olefin having 4 to 20 carbon atoms to give copolymers having alkyl side chains of from 2 to 18 carbon atoms, the proportion of alkylated olefin being in the range of from about 10% by weight to about 80% by weight, with number average molecular weight of at least 1000 and preferably above 4000, having been found to be particularly effective surfactants. The quantity of surfactant used will depend on a variety of factors including the physical properties of the reactants and of the inert liquid medium, the time required for the reaction, the efficiency of the emulsifying equipment, the size of reaction product particle desired, and so on. In general, from about 0.5% to about 10% of surfactant based on the total weight of the reactants will be used.
The useful surfactants are by no means limited to the specific ones just described. An emulsion of fine droplets of an insoluble liquid reactant for the production of finely divided polyurethane particles can be prepared using a polymeric surfactant one part of which is solvated by the inert liquid reaction medium and the other part of which is associated with the reactant droplets. For example, in order to emulsify 1,4-butanediol in heptane, one might choose as surfactant a copolymer made from two types of monomer, (a) one like vinyl pyrrolidone, N,N-dimethyl acrylamide, etc., which, if homopolymerized, would be highly compatible with 1,4-butanediol and (b) one like vinyl stearate, lauryl methacrylate, a long chain α-olefin, etc., which, if homopolymerized, would be highly compatible with heptane. Furthermore, the molecular weight of the copolymer and the mole ratio of its monomeric constituents would be such that it would be somewhat more solvated by the heptane than by the 1,4-butanediol so that the heptane would be the external phase.
The quantity of surfactant used is from about 0.5 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of reactants employed. Generally, the surfactant will be used in amounts of 3-7% by weight based on the total weight of the reactants.
Not only is the molar ratio of polar to nonpolar monomers important in surfactants, but also the distribution of monomers in the copolymer, that is, whether the copolymer has a linear, graft or block structure. If the polar monomer contains a group such as nitrile, tertiary amine, lactam, etc., which can form strong dipole interactions with polar groups in the reactants or reaction product, a linear copolymer structure will often be adequate. However, if the polar monomer contains groups such as esters which will form only weak interactions with ester or ether groups in the reactants, then a graft or block structure is usually necessary so that with a multiplicity of such weak bonds, an adequate association can be brought about between the surfactant and the internal phase of the reaction mixture. Homopolymers composed of monomers having both polar and nonpolar moieties can also be used. N-vinyl-3-octyadecyl pyrrolidone, N-vinyl-5-dodecyl-3-morpholinone, 1-hexadecylacrylonitrile, and N,N-dioctylaminoethyl methacrylate are examples of such monomers.
As previously indicated, the present invention contemplates heat-activatable polyurethane powder compositions ranging from those in which each particle contains both epoxy group and amino groups in suitable amounts to provide a cure to those compositions in which two types of particles (one containing epoxy groups, the other amino groups) in suitable proportions are present. Systems which lie between these extremes are obviously possible but in general offer no advantage. The two extremes, called one- and two-part systems for convenience, in general provide equivalent products when heat-activated. Both the one- and two-part systems are stable during storage at room temperature over extended periods of time.
Preparation of compositions representative of the one-part system preferably is accomplished by emulsifying the polymeric glycol, the low molecular weight diol if any is used, and the hydroxy-epoxide with the aid of a surfactant in the inert organic liquid. In order to produce an emulsion, it is understood that the mixture of glycol, diol and epoxide must be liquid under the conditions used. The required excess of diisocyanate is added and reaction is allowed to proceed substantially to completion. The reaction rate can be controlled by adjusting the temperature and/or by using urethane-forming catalysts. Optionally, the epoxide can be added separately following reaction of the diisocyanate with the glycol and diol. Finally, the reaction mixture is added to the diamine, or less preferably, vice versa, and allowed to react. Powedered product is isolated from the resulting dispersion by conventional means such as decantation, filtration or centrifugation. It is normally washed with the same solvent used during the reactions to remove residual surfactant and catalyst if present. The product is then dried at temperatures well below those required for heat-activation. In most cases this means drying at temperatures of less than 120� C. and preferably below 80� C.
Preparation of two-part systems involves carrying out the reaction between polymeric glycol (optionally in conjunction with diols) and diisocyanate as described for the one-part system. The resulting reaction product containing free --NCO groups is reacted with an equivalent amount of hydroxy-epoxide or two equivalents of polyamine to provide powders containing either group. In a preferred embodiment, the component containing the epoxy-terminated groups is prepared by adding the diisocyanate to an emulsion containing the epoxide as well as the glycol and diol. A two-part system results when suitable amounts of the two types of powders are mixed uniformly. Obviously, the initial --NCO-terminated urethane used to prepare one part can differ from the initial --NCO-terminated urethane used for the preparation of the second part if desired.
It has been found useful with some products to incorporate a finely-divided solid material such as talc, fumed silica or a pigment to improve the flow properties of the powdered product. Such additives generally improve filtration during product isolation and therefore are preferably added at any stage prior to filtration including addition along with the starting materials. They can of course be added to the dry powder. Other additives such as antioxidants, UV-absorbers, other stabilizers, flow promoters, etc., can be incorporated by the same techniques.
Bead-shaped particles having number average sizes of about 200 microns to as low as about 10 microns can be produced by the procedures described hereinbefore. Particle size is largely controlled by the nature and amount of surfactant, intensity of agitation and of temperature employed during the reaction. For a given system and set of equipment, particle size is reduced when the amount of surfactant is increased and vice versa. Particles in this size range are well suited for a variety of powder-coating techniques such as fluidized bed, electrostatic spray, powder flow coating, and heat-fused coatings for flexible substrates. The powders are also useful as hot-melt adhesives. Typically the powder is applied to the desired surface in pigmented form and heated to its activating temperature, causing the epoxy-terminated ends of the polyurethane to react with the amino-terminated ends of an adjacent molecule to form a high molecular weight polymer.
The powders of this invention can be activated at temperatures ranging from 110� C. to 230� C. The preferred temperature for a given system in a given application largely depends on the melting point of the powder, the structure of the epoxy groups, the reactivity of the amino groups and the nature of the substrate. In most commercial applications temperatures of 140� to 210� C. will be satisfactory. The preferred compositions of this invention yield rapid cures at 170� to 200� C. without significant decomposition. The temperatures stated refer to the actual temperature of the melt. Much higher temperatures may be required in air or other media in contact with the polymer to raise its temperature rapidly.
The fusion conditions also depend on the melt flow properties of the particular powder to a large extent. As previously indicated, prior art polyurethane powders have high melt viscosities even at temperatures approaching their decomposition points. In contrast, the powders of the present invention offer a combination of low melt viscosity at safe processing temperature and a high level of physical properties by virtue of their high molecular weights after curing. The instant powders exhibit initial melt viscosities generally 5-10 times lower than prior art polyurethanes having similar ultimate physical properties. It is obvious that the lower melt viscosity results in superior film formation and improved penetration of porous substrates.
The following ASTM methods were employed in determining the properties of the polymers prepared in the Examples which follow. The cured polyurethane compositions are kept at room temperature and 50% relative humidity for one week prior to testing.
______________________________________Modulus at 100% elongation, M100 D412*Modulus at 200% elongation, M200 D412*Modulus at 300% elongation, M300 D412*Tensile at Break, TB D412*Elongation at Break, EB D412*Split Tear D470**Melt Index D1238***Particle Size of the powders prepared in the followingexamples was determined by a Coulter Counter.Melting Points reported were determined in capillaries usingan electrothermally heated melting point apparatus.Surfactant A was a copolymer of 20 parts by weight N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone and 80 parts by weight α-eicosene, averagemolecular weight about 8600.Surfactant B was a copolymer of 20 parts by weight N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone and 80 parts by weight α-hexadecene, averagemolecular weight about 7300.Surfactant C was a copolymer of 50 parts by weight N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone and 50 parts by weight α-hexadecene, averagemolecular weight 9500.______________________________________
The units of measurement employed in the Examples are those of the International System of Units. In this system, 1000 psi = 6.894 MPa and 100 pli = 17.513 kN/m.
In this example the preparation of a two-part heat-activated powder composition is described.
To a solution of 19.0 g Surfactant A in 1100 ml n-heptane, 196 g polytetramethylene ether glycol (number average molecular weight 980, 0.2 mole) 54 g 1,4-butanediol (0.6 mole) and 30 g freshly distilled glycidol (0.405 mole) are added and emulsified by vigorous agitation at 70� C. After addition of 10 ml of a 5% solution of dibutyltin dilaurate in heptane, 262 g 4,4'-methylenebis(cyclohexyl isocyanate) containing about 20% trans, trans isomer (1.0 mole) is charged to the reaction mixture over a period of about 12 minutes. During the isocyanate addition external cooling is applied to maintain the reaction temperature at 80� C. After heating for 2 hours at 80� C. the reaction is complete and the slurry of finely divided particles is allowed to settle out by standing at room temperature for 10 minutes. The reaction product is isolated by filtration, washed with 1000 ml n-heptane and finally dried at 60� C.
The polyurethane powder is screened through a 100 mesh screen and is characterized as follows:
Average particle size, μ -- 32
Melt index at 190� C., g/10 min. -- ca 8000
Melting range, � C. -- 153-158
Epoxy content, % -- 2.5
The general procedure given for the preparation of Composition A is essentially repeated except that the following starting materials are used:
1100 ml n-heptane
27 g Surfactant A
196 g polytetramethylene ether glycol (0.2 mole)
63 g 1,4-butanediol (0.7 mole)
262 g 4,4'-methylenebis(cyclohexyl isocyanate) (20% trans, trans isomer, 1.0 mole)
10 ml 5% catalyst solution (as above)
After addition of the diisocyanate the resulting slurry of finely divided solids is heated for 1 hour at 80� C. After cooling to 50� C. the free isocyanate groups of the polyurethane are then capped with 1,6-hexamethylene diamine by passing the slurry into a dispersion of 23.5 g 1,6-hexamethylene diamine (0.206 mole) in 300 ml heptane in the presence of 1.5 g Surfactant A with vigorous agitation at 50� C. After stirring for 30 minutes the reaction mixture is worked up as described above for Composition A.
The fine powder was screened through a 150 mesh screen and was characterized as follows:
Average particle size, μ -- 35
Melt index at 190� C., g/10 min. -- 86.3
Melting range, � C. -- 148-152
Amino nitrogen content, % -- 0.36
Heat-activatable polyurethane compositions are prepared by dry-blending Composition A with Composition B in the proportions shown in Table I. To demonstrate the lower melt viscosities of the instant powder compositions relative to the prior art the flow characteristics were determined as a function of time. For comparison, a prior art polyurethane powder, containing polytetramethylene ether glycol, butanediol-1,4 and 4,4'-methylenebis(cyclohexyl isocyanate) in the molar ratio of 1.0:5.0:6.0 respectively, was included in this study. In each case seven grams of powder was quickly charged to the melt indexer which was preheated to 190� C. After a residence time of two minutes the melt index was determined at one minute intervals. Although the melt temperature during the melt index determination after a residence time of only two and three minutes has not yet reached 190� C. these conditions resemble closely the situation during the fusion of the polyurethane powder. Since the melt index is inversely proportional to the melt viscosity it is quite evident that the instant powder compositions exhibit greatly superior flow characteristics compared to prior art compositions and in addition maintain the high level of physical properties observed with thermoplastic polyurethanes.
TABLE I__________________________________________________________________________Flow Characteristics and Physical Propertiesof Polyurethane Powder Compositions For Com- #1 #2 #3 #4 parison__________________________________________________________________________Ratio of 0.75/1 0.5/1 0.375/1 0.25/1 Prior ArtNH2 /Epoxy thermo- plasticPts. Composition B/100 polyure-pts. Composition A 170 113 85 57 thane powderFlow Characteristicsat 190� C.M.I. 190� C 2 min. 33 65 118 198 6.1 3 min. 3.1 6.9 20.5 -- 10.0 4 min. 0.26 0.9 7.5 53 13.7 5 min. 0.1 0.15 3.0 54 13.9Physical properties of 0.76 mm(30 mil) slabs, compressionmolded at 190� C. for 5 min.TB, MPa 47.3 37.6 22.9 23.6 46.9EB, % 310 300 220 280 310M100, MPa 16.1 15.6 15.0 14.0 17.7M200, MPa 26.5 23.8 21.7 18.3 28.6M300 , MPa 43.8 37.6 -- -- 44.1Split Tear, kN/m 74.4 84.1 84.1 94.6 101.6__________________________________________________________________________
Similar properties were obtained on a 0.13 mm (5 mil) film prepared by spraying the powder electrostatically onto release paper and fusing in a 200� C. oven for 3 minutes.
In this example, the preparation of a one-part heat-activatable powder composition based on the same principles as the two-part polyurethane system disclosed in Example 1 is described.
The general procedure used for the preparation of the polyurethane powder compositions of Example 1 is essentially repeated except that the following starting materials are used:
550 ml n-heptane
20.5 g Surfactant A
97.5 g polytetramethylene ether glycol (0.1 mole)
22.5 g 1,4-butanediol (0.25 mole)
4.95 g glycidol (0.066 mole)
104.7 g 4,4'-methylenebis(cyclohexyl isocyahate) (20% trans, trans isomer, 0.4 mole)
10 ml 5% catalyst solution (as described in Example 1).
The diisocyanate is added last at 80� C.-85� C. to the dispersion of above starting materials over a period of about 5 minutes with vigorous agitation. After heating for 1 hour at 85� C., the reaction temperature is reduced to 50� C. and the slurry is poured into a dispersion of 3.85 g 1,6-hexamethylene diamine (0.033 mole) in a mixture of 150 ml n-heptane and 1.0 g Surfactant A vigorously agitated at 50� C. After agitating for one hour while the temperature is allowed to drop to room temperature, the reaction mixture is worked up according to the procedure given in Example 1.
The dried powder is screened through a 100 mesh screen and characterized as follows:
Average particle size, μ -- 30
Melting range, � C. -- 222-230
A 0.64 mm (25 mil) film prepared by compression molding at 235� C. for 1.5 minutes had the following properties:
M100, mpa -- 13.8
M200, mpa -- 17.9
M300, mpa -- 23.4
Tb, mpa -- 25.9
Eb, % -- 340
split tear, kN/m -- 73.6
The one-part polyurethane powder composition is storage stable at room temperature for several months.
The procedure of Example 2 is essentially repeated except that the following starting materials are used:
550 ml n-heptane
20.5 g Surfactant A
4.95 g glycidol (0.066 mole)
114.5 g poly(butylene adipate) glycol having a number average molecular weight of 1145 (0.1 mole)
22.5 g 1,4-butanediol (0.25 mole)
100 g 4,4'-methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) (0.4 mole)
5 ml 5% catalyst solution of Example 1
The capping reaction is carried out with m-phenylene diamine by pouring the reaction mixture resulting from the above starting materials into a dispersion of 3.6 g m-phenylene diamine (0.033 mole) in 100 ml n-heptane in the presence of 1.0 g Surfactant A at 65� C.
The dried polyurethane powder melts at about 235� C. The physical properties of a 0.64 mm (25 mil) film prepared by compression molding for 3 minutes at 240�-245� C. are given below:
M100, mpa -- 12.8
M200, mpa -- 15.7
M300, mpa -- 21.0
Tb, mpa -- 23.0
Eb, % -- 340
split tear, kN/m -- 104.2
After storage of the polyurethane powder for seven months at room temperature, 0.64 mm (25 mil) film is prepared by compression molding as above and tests as shown below:
M100, mpa -- 12.8
M200, mpa -- 15.5
M300, mpa -- 20.3
Tb, mpa -- 26.9
Eb, % -- 390
split tear, kN/m -- 66.5
The powder composition is readily processable under these conditions indicating that storage does not adversely affect its usefulness.
The procedure given in Example 1 is essentially repeated with the following starting materials:
600 ml n-heptane
4.2 g Surfactant B
9.8 g Surfactant C
114.5 g poly(butylene adipate) glycol (0.1 mole)
27.0 g 1,4-butanediol (0.3 mole)
14.8 g glycidol (0.2 mole)
114.5 g 4,4'-methylenebis(cyclohexyl isocyanate) (20% trans, trans isomer, 0.4 mole)
10 ml 5% catalyst solution of Example 1
Same as for Composition A except that 31.5 g 1,4-butanediol (0.35 mole) instead of 27.0 g 1,4-butanediol and 11.6 g 1,6-hexamethylene diamine (0.1 mole) instead of 14.8 g glycidol are used.
After screening through a 150 mesh screen, the resulting powder compositions A and B have the following properties:
______________________________________ A B______________________________________Melt index at 190� C, g/10 min. 2500 96.5Average particle size, μ 36 42Melting range, � C. 144-149 146-155Epoxy content, % 2.4 --Amino nitrogen, % -- 0.36______________________________________
A heat-activatable polyurethane composition is prepared by dry-blending 100 parts of Composition A and 108.5 parts of Composition B. A 0.64 mm (25 mil) film obtained from above mixture by compressing molding at 160� C. for 10 minutes has the following properties:
Melt index at 190� C., g/10 min. -- No flow
M100, mpa -- 16.5
M200, mpa -- 27.2
M300, mpa -- 46.2
Tb, mpa -- 46.9
Eb, % -- 305
split tear, Kn/m -- 138.4
The procedure of Example 1 for the preparation of Composition A is essentially repeated except that 67.4 g of "Bakelite" Polycyclol 1222* is used instead of 30 g glycidol. The resulting powder composition is characterized as follows:
Melt index at 190� C., g/10 min. -- 2500
Melting range, � C. -- 128-138
Epoxy content, % -- 2.3
One hundred parts of Composition A is dry blended with 117 parts of Composition B of Example 1. The mixture is used for preparing 0.76 mm (30 mil) film by compression molding at 190� C. for 5 minutes. The resulting polymer has the following properties:
M100, mpa -- 18.1
M200, mpa -- 22.1
Tb, mpa -- 25.2
Eb, % -- 280
split tear, kN/m -- 73.6
Shore D hardness -- 66
A. The procedure of Example 1 for the preparation of Composition B is essentially repeated except that 21.6 g m-phenylene diamine (0.2 mole) used instead of 23.5 g 1,6-hexamethylene diamine and the reaction temperature for the capping reaction is raised to 60�-65� C.
B. Above procedure is essentially repeated except that 27.2 g xylylene diamine (0.2 mole) is used instead of 21.6 g m-phenylene diamine.
The resulting amine terminated powder compositions are characterized as follows:
______________________________________ Composition 6A Composition 6B______________________________________Melt index at 190� C., 51 235 g/10 min.Melting range, � C. 140-148 137-148Amino nitrogen, % 0.48 0.48______________________________________
Seventy-one parts of each of the amine terminated powder compositions is dry-blended with 100 parts of Composition A of Example 1 and compression molded at 190� C. to form 0.76 mm (30 mil) films. The pertinent physical property data are shown below:
______________________________________ Blend 1A + 6A Blend 1A + 6B______________________________________Molding conditions 190� C/15 min. 190� C/5 min.Melt index at 190� C. 11.5 no flow after molding, g/10 min.M100, MPa 14.9 19.0M200, MPa 22.4 33.8TB, MPa 32.4 57.2EB, % 290 280Split tear, kN/m 91.9 57.8______________________________________
This application is related to Ser. No. 535,135, filed Dec. 20, 1974.
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Point.360 Announces Second Fiscal Quarter And First Half Results PR Newswire BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 7, 2013 BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Point.360 (NASDAQ: PTSX), a leading provider of integrated media management services, today announced results for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2012, including sales of $15.4 million for the six months, operating cash flow of $1.1 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and non-cash charges (EBITDAN) of $1.1 million for the first half of fiscal 2013. Haig S. Bagerdjian, the Company's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer said: "We have continued to generate positive operating cash flow even though revenues in the first half of fiscal 2013 were lower than in the prior year's period. Our results have been affected by some seasonality and timing of television content releases, and we have seen a drop in revenue from domestic and foreign distribution of non-current programming. However, savings from consolidation of facilities and lower financing costs have been, and will continue to be, realized." Mr. Bagerdjian continued: "Within the next few months, we expect to open two new Movie>Q stores to test market a smaller physical distribution model. Since the lease costs of these stores have been previously absorbed by the existing three stores, incremental sales are expected to generate greater gross margins." Revenues Revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 totaled $7.7 million compared to $8.5 million in the same quarter last year. Revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2012 were $15.4 million compared to $17.5 million last year. Declines were due primarily to the timing of new television show introductions and lower content distribution orders by a major customer. Gross Margin In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, gross margin was $2.5 million (33% of sales), compared to $3.0 million (35% of revenues) in the prior year's quarter. For the first half of fiscal 2013, gross margins were $5.2 million or (34% of revenues), compared to $6.5 million, or 37% of revenues in last year's period. Selling, General and Administrative and Other Expenses For the second quarter of fiscal 2013, SG&A expenses were $2.9 million, or 38% of sales, compared to $3.0 million, or 35% of sales in the second quarter of last year. For the current six month period, SG&A expenses were $5.8 million (38% of sales), compared to $6.2 million (35% of sales) last year. Interest expense was $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2012, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.4 million in last year's three and six month periods. The decrease was due to lower interest rates and amounts borrowed. Other income in all periods includes sublease income and gain on sale of fixed assets. In the fiscal 2013 six month period, other income also included a $332,000 discount received on the payoff of a mortgage, offset by the write offs of $90,000 of deferred financing costs related to that mortgage and a $30,000 fee to terminate a revolving credit agreement. Operating Income (Loss) The operating loss was $0.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to a $44,000 profit in last year's second quarter. For the six months ended December 31, 2012, the operating loss was $0.6 million compared to operating income of $0.3 million last year. Net Income (loss) For the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2013, the Company reported net losses of $0.4 million ($0.04 per share) and $0.5 million ($0.05 per share), respectively, compared to net income of $51,000 ($0.00 per share) and $0.2 million ($0.02 per share) in the same periods last year. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization and Non-Cash Charges (EBITDAN)* The following table reconciles the Company's EBITDAN to net income which is the most directly comparable financial measure under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"): Computation of EBITDAN (unaudited)* Three Months Ended Six Months Ended December 31, December 31, 2011 2012 2011 2012 Net income (loss) $51,000 $(390,000) $160,000 $(495,000) Interest (net) 189,000 80,000 418,000 248,000 Income taxes -- -- -- -- Depreciation & 796,000 625,000 1,537,000 1,238,000 amortization Other non-cash charges: Bad debt expense 8,000 9,000 17,000 16,000 Stock based 102,000 60,000 187,000 102,000 compensation EBITDAN $1,146,000 $ 384,000 $ 2,319,000 $ 1,109,000 Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) * The table below summarizes results for the three month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2012: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended December 31, December 31, 2011 2012 2011 2012 Revenues $ $ $ $ 8,542,000 7,745,000 17,511,000 15,406,000 Cost of services sold (5,513,000) (5,221,000) (11,039,000) (10,174,000) Gross profit 3,029,000 2,524,000 6,472,000 5,232,000 Selling, general and (2,985,000) (2,910,000) (6,164,000) (5,843,000) administrative expense Operating income 44,000 (386,000) 308,000 (611,000) (loss) Interest expense (209,000) (80,000) (438,000) (248,000) Interest income 20,000 - 20,000 - Other income 196,000 76,000 270,000 364,000 Income (loss) before 51,000 (390,000) 160,000 (495,000) income taxes Benefit from income - - - - taxes Net income loss $ $ $ $ 51,000 (390,000) 160,000 (495,000) Income (loss) per share: Basic: $ $ $ $ Net loss (0.04) 0.02 (0.05) - Weighted average number of 10,513,166 10,513,166 10,513,166 10,513,166 shares Diluted: Net income $ $ $ $ loss (0.04) 0.02 (0.05) - Weighted average number of sharesincluding the 10,576,494 10,513,166 10,524,050 10,513,166 dilutive effect of stockoptions Selected Balance Sheet Statistics (unaudited)* June 30, December 31, 2012 2012 Working Capital $ 4,261,000 $ 3,537,000 Property and equipment, net 17,475,000 16,757,000 Total assets 25,971,000 24,633,000 Current portion of long term 172,000 466,000 debt Long-term debt, net of current 9,236,000 8,400,000 portion Shareholder's equity 10,231,000 9,838,000 *The consolidated statements of operations, computation of EBITDAN and presentation of balance sheet statistics do not represent the results of operations or the financial position of the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and are not to be considered as alternatives to the balance sheet, statement of income, operating income, net income or any other GAAP measurements as an indicator of operating performance or financial position. Not all companies calculate such statistics in the same fashion and, therefore, the statistics may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Management believes that these computations provide additional useful analytical information to investors. About Point.360 Point.360 (PTSX) is a value add service organization specializing in content creation, manipulation and distribution processes integrating complex technologies to solve problems in the life cycle of Rich Media. With locations in greater Los Angeles, Point.360 performs high and standard definition audio and video post production, creates virtual effects and archives and distributes physical and electronic Rich Media content worldwide, serving studios, independent producers, corporations, non-profit organizations and governmental and creative agencies. Point.360 provides the services necessary to edit, master, reformat and archive clients' audio and video content, including television programming, feature films and movie trailers. Point.360's interconnected facilities provide service coverage to all major U.S. media centers. The Company also rents and sells DVDs and video games directly to consumers through its Movie>Q retail stores. See www.Point360.com and www.MovieQ.com. Forward-looking Statements Certain statements in Point.360 press releases may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding (i) the Company's projected revenues, earnings, cash flow and EBITDA; (ii) planned focus on internal growth and acquisitions; (iii) reduction of facilities and actions to streamline operations; (iv) actions being taken to reduce costs and improve customer service and (v) new business and new acquisitions. Please also refer to the risk factors described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual reports on Form 10-K. Such statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expected or anticipated in the forward-looking statements. In addition to the factors described in the Company's SEC filings, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed herein: (a) lower than expected net sales, operating income and earnings; (b) less than expected growth; (c) actions of competitors including business combinations, technological breakthroughs, new product offerings and promotional successes; (d) the risk that anticipated new business may not occur or be delayed; (e) the risk of inefficiencies that could arise due to top level management changes and (f) general economic and political conditions that adversely impact the Company's customers' willingness or ability to purchase or pay for services from the Company. The Company has no responsibility to update forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release. SOURCE Point.360 Website: http://www.point360.com Contact: Alan Steel, Executive Vice President, +1-818-565-1444
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On Thursday, February 20, over 70 local college students attended the first St. John Fisher College Accounting Roundtable, featuring representatives from both the public and private accounting industries. The roundtable focused on careers in taxation.
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The roundtable included 40 minutes of submitted questions from students in Fisher's tax classes and approximately 15 minutes of questions submitted from the floor. The last 30 minutes of the roundtable consisted of networking between the students and the roundtable participants. Professor Lynn Mucenski-Keck served as the event's emcee.
"The goal of the roundtable was not to discuss tax technical issues, but expose accounting students to what a tax career entails, as well as opportunities that can develop when a tax career is chosen. It is a goal to have additional roundtables in the future so that students can learn more about differing career paths within accounting," said Mucenski-Keck.
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"Our students were amazed at the passion each panelist has for the tax profession, and I believe that showed in our students' questions for the panel," said Gelsomino. "Our students spent a great deal of time talking with the PwC representatives afterwards. I know they are very excited about their educational choice, and tonight's roundtable gave them reassurance that they are headed in the right direction."
"It is difficult for students to decide which would be their best fit for jobs and internships without having any experience or knowledge of the audit or tax field, so I thought the event was great for accounting students. As someone who is very interested in going into tax, it was nice to hear the panel discuss their typical days and what it is actually like to be tax accountants," said Accounting major Michelle Jennejohn '15.
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Cheap and delicious. The pasta is great, and it's $5.50, also comes with salad and bread. Beer is cheap and cold. Can you ask for more? Small and cozy atmosphere, or should I say it is a dive bar with good food. Either way, won't break the bank and does the trick.Like this review?Yes|Flag AbuseProvided by Citysearch
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what is a normal blood pressure while pregnant?
"Normal" is generally 110/70 to 120/80 however each woman is different. I think what they look for is a discrepency in your blood pressure visits from time to time rather than the actual number. For example Mine is usually in the mid 120s over 85ish, which is technically "high" by general standards but I haven't shown a change at all throughout pregnancy so it is considered normal for me.
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That being said once numbers are higher than 140/90ish they investigate regardless of what normal is for you. So I think your blood pressure reading is just fine :)
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I've always had or been within a few marks of the "ideal" 120/80. But, since pregnancy I tend to hover around 110/70. They would say something if it was abnormal. At least my doctor would. She looooooves to freak me out!
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at the beginning of pregnancy mine was in the range of 115/70-120/80 but my last appointment it was 140/92 so i have to do the 24 hour urine and get blood work done along with going to the dr every 2 weeks now.
Mine has been pretty steady around the 110/85ish for most of my pregnancy, although at my last appt (2 weeks ago) it was 120/90, and my dr didn't seem alarmed and didn't say anything. I don't have dizzy spells and have been feeling alright. If it is still in that range or higher at my next appt in another 2wks I will ask.
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Due to the increase in blood volume, it is very common for pregnant women to have lower blood pressure. Mine has been hovering around the 120/70 which is actually high during pregnancy for me but completely normal by medical standards.
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Very average place to staff, not really dirty, but not really clean either. No soap or shampoo in the room, front desk gave me some soap but thats it. Room was decent, but barely wortht the $81 room charge.
Very average place to staff, not really dirty, but not really clean either. No soap or shampoo in the room, front desk gave me some soap but thats it. Room was decent, but barely wortht the $81 room charge.
After driving for about 6 hrs and midnight quickly approaching, we decided to stop for the night. The desk clerk at the Fairfield across the street was rude and we decided to give the Comfort Inn a shot. The desk clerk here was amazing. Even at this late hour, he was very accommodating. The decor; however, is old, carpeting wearing... More
This hotel was average for a Comfort Suites. The staff was courteous, the bed was comfortable, the room clean, the breakfast adequate. The heated indoor pool temp was 82 degrees by temperature gauge, a bit cool to be called heated indoor pool. The hot tub was hot and the jets refreshening but had an over choline smell. Maybe it had... More
We were on a trip with 6 other couples to the Sterns Historic Railroad and had made reservations to stay in this hotel. The room was just ok. For the most part it was clean, but there were a few minor things that would have made this hotel much better. There was a bit of wallpaper peeling in the bathroom,... More
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Mixed feelings about this place, rooms were large and beds were comfortable. Good TV, fridge and microwave, large bathroom. However, paint peeling from walls, walls patched in spots, broken tile in bathroom. Price a bit high for the wear. probably would try the Fairfield next time.
First of all, the desk clerk said that this is NOT part of the Comfort Inn chain that we often use when we travel, although signs in the lobby seem to indicate otherwise. This hotel was a bit rough around the edges, although it was adequate for our needs. The room had a microwave and fridge, a comfy bed with... More
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Bernard M. was managing the catering sector of the Bayou Baglery in New Orleans until 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit the Louisiana coast. Bernard, his wife, Charlene, and his six boys were separated during the extreme chaos the city experienced during the storm's immediate aftermath. Charlene and the boys evacuated on a truck reserved for women and children with Texas as its general destination while Bernard made his way to the closest airport. Among the many long lines of people going to different cities, Bernard chose to go to San Antonio because he had heard its mayor, Phil Hardberger, announce on CNN that the city had sufficient resources to take care of Hurricane Katrina evacuees. Because the cell phone towers had shut down, Bernard and Charlene had a difficult time getting in touch with each other. After two weeks, Bernard learned from his mother that Charlene and the boys were in the Astrodome in Houston. Bernard went to Houston, found his family, and took them back to San Antonio. The Bayou Baglery had been forced to close and Bernard did not have a job or home to return to in New Orleans. The McGraws decided to set down their roots in San Antonio and Bernard found a run-down shack on the Southside of town and set up a kitchen with a hot plate, a refrigerator, and a deep fryer from the flea market, and tables and chairs from Wal-mart. Soon after, Bernard realized that his make-shift restaurant needed to make several changes in order to meet permit standards. Also, in that short amount of time, Bernard developed an incredibly loyal and gracious clientele from the close-by military base. They raised money at the base to help Bernard make all the required repairs and to obtain various permits and licenses. Since 2007, Bernard's Creole Kitchen has won the San Antonio Critic's Choice Award, the Blue Plate Award and the Talk of the Town Award.
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- Kersal - Kersal
- Martin Smith - Waiting Here For You (feat. Sarah Bird)
- Unknown - Neffa - Colpisci
- SKINS - Skins Theme
- David Guetta & Showtek feat. Magic! - Sun Goes Down
- taylor - Propa Ringtone
- The Warp Zone - Racking Stars
- Cкрябін - Мам
- Unknown - Felix Jaehn – Ain't Nobody feat. Jasmine Thompson Live @ Ene


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A premium gem with light gold and ivory toning, this coin is the finest example we have found thus far. This is not surprising, as there are no examples graded higher at PCGS; but we won't stop looking until we've seen all the other MS66's too !!
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Madden Girl offers styling options with this stretchable polka dot belt that is designed to wear higher at the waistline and has a buckle to ease into the perfect fit.
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