Abstract: A semi-organic insulation coating includes an inorganic component and an organic resin, a Zr compound and an Si compound contains a plate-like silica as an inorganic component and are included in a ratio in a dry coating of 20 to 70 mass % of Zr compound (converted to ZrO2) and 10 to 50 mass % of Si compound containing plate-like silica (converted to SiO2), and the remainder is substantially an organic resin, whereby a magnetic steel sheet with a semi-organic insulation coating has no deterioration of corrosion resistance and water resistance without containing a chromium compound and being excellent in powdering resistance, scratch resistance, sticking resistance, TIG weldability, punchability and coating appearance.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insulation material having paint and a material additive, characterized in that the material additive comprises silicic acid and PE wax. The invention further relates to an insulating tape comprising an insulation core having a layer of insulating material according to the invention on at least one of the two flat sides.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide an erasable medium having an overcoat layer on a photochromic layer to provide a non-adhesive surface for the erasable medium when exposed to high temperatures, wherein the overcoat layer can include a latex or a mixture of a latex and a wax.

Abstract: A method for labeling fabrics, such as fabric garments, and a heat-transfer label well-suited for use in said method. In one embodiment, the heat-transfer label comprises (i) a support portion, the support portion comprising a carrier and a release layer; (ii) a wax layer, the wax layer overcoating the release layer; and (iii) a transfer portion, the transfer portion comprising an adhesive layer printed onto the wax layer and an ink design layer printed onto the adhesive layer. Preferably, at least a portion of the ink design layer is printed using a variable printing technique, such as thermal transfer printing.

Abstract: An electrophotographic imaging device includes a charging device, a cleaning device, and a fuser member that each include hydrophobic carbon nanotubes. The use of hydrophobic carbon nanotubes can increases the charging device's, the cleaning device's, and the fuser member's durability, conductivity, and contaminants deposition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glass article including a photocatalyst film 1 containing silicon oxide particles 6 and titanium oxide particles 5, and a glass sheet 2. Assuming that the photocatalyst film 1 has a film thickness T, 80% or more of the titanium oxide particles are localized in a region between a surface of the glass sheet 2 and a position spaced from the surface by 0.6 T toward a surface of the photocatalyst film 1 in a thickness direction of the photocatalyst film 1. The glass article has an increased transmittance provided by enhancing the reflection-reducing function of the photocatalyst film 1 while maintaining the film strength and photocatalytic function of the photocatalyst film 1.

Abstract: A rust-preventive coating comprises two layers of coatings contacted with each other, wherein among the two layers of coatings, a first coating as a coating at an inner layer side is obtained from a first paint composition that contains a first metal-based powder and a first binder component, among the two layers of coatings, a second coating as a coating at an outer layer side is obtained from a second paint composition that contains a second metal-based powder and a second binder component, and compositions are different between the first metal-based powder and the second metal-based powder.

Abstract: A hybrid pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) composition includes (i) a solvent phase comprising a first acrylic PSA dissolved in an organic solvent, an alcohol, and optionally water; and (ii) an emulsion phase comprising a second, emulsified acrylic PSA. In another aspect, a metalized film laminate includes a metalized film layer, a hybrid PSA layer, and an ink-containing polymeric film layer. The two-phase hybrid PSA system effectively addresses both metal tear and ink pick problems associated with conventional metalized film laminates.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention, a laminar composite has at least one interlaminar reinforced interface comprising a dispersion of binding-agent-treated low-dimensional nanoparticles with a large aspect ratio fixed between adjacent lamina by residues of the binding agents. In another embodiment of the invention, a method to prepare a laminar composite having reinforced interfaces involves the deposition of binding-agent-treated low-dimensional nanoparticles from a solution or suspension onto the surface or a prepreg sheet, where, optionally, after removal of the liquid that comprises the solution or suspension, sheets of the prepreg are layed-up and cured to form the laminar composite.

Abstract: A double-sided adhesive tape assembly that includes a double-sided tape having a pressure sensitive adhesive (“PSA”) on each side thereof and a delaminatable release liner in contact with the pressure sensitive adhesive (“PSA”) on one or both sides of the double-sided tape is disclosed. A roll of the double-sided adhesive tape assembly is also disclosed. Methods of making and using the double-sided adhesive tape assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: A laminate tape that has a bottom layer of aggressive adhesive formulated to have sufficient adhesion to construction materials to as low as 20 degrees F. The adhesive is applied in a layer of about 2 to 5 mils. A second layer that is about 10 to 60 mils thick is made of rubberized asphalt, which provides self-sealing capabilities. In one embodiment, the first layer has strips of adhesive and sections of rubberized asphalt. The third layer is a film, which can be a thin, contiguous polymer, fabric or particulate. The laminate can be used where a strong adhesive is needed that will adhere to construction materials at or near 20 degrees Fahrenheit, while still retaining self-sealing characteristics.

Abstract: A wafer processing tape includes a release film having a large length; an adhesive layer formed on a first surface of the release film and having a predetermined planar shape; a pressure-sensitive adhesive film having a label portion and a surrounding portion surrounding outside the label portion; and a support member formed on a second surface of the release film opposite to the first surface on which the adhesive layer and the pressure-sensitive adhesive film are formed. The label portion has a predetermined planar shape and covers the adhesive layer so that the label portion contacts with the release film around the adhesive layer. The support member is disposed at both end portions of the release film in a short side direction of the release film. The support member has a coefficient of linear expansion of 300 ppm/° C. or less.

Abstract: A wafer processing tape includes a release film having a large length; an adhesive layer formed on a first surface of the release film and having a predetermined planar shape; a pressure-sensitive adhesive film having a label portion and a surrounding portion surrounding outside the label portion; and a support member formed on a second surface of the release film opposite to the first surface on which the adhesive layer and the pressure-sensitive adhesive film are formed. The label portion has a predetermined planar shape and covers the adhesive layer so that the label portion contacts with the release film around the adhesive layer. The support member is disposed at both end portions of the release film in a short side direction of the release film. The support member has a coefficient of linear expansion of 300 ppm/° C. or less.

Abstract: Composite glass pane comprising at least a. one inner pane (1), b. one outer pane (2), and c. one intermediate layer (3) between the inner pane (1) and the outer pane (2), wherein the intermediate layer (3) contains at least one first thermoplastic film (3b) with a first luminescent pigment (3a), a second thermoplastic film (3d), and a barrier film (3c) between the thermoplastic films (3b, 3d) and wherein the luminescent pigment (3a) contains a hydroxyalkyl terephthalate having the formula: R1—COO—P(OH)x(0-4)-COO—R2, where R1, R2 is an alkyl or allyl residue having 1 to 10 C atoms, P is a phenyl ring, OH is hydroxyl groups bonded to the phenyl ring, and x is the number of hydroxyl groups bonded to the phenyl ring.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a floor crack isolation system includes a membrane and a deformable adhesive. The membrane includes a basemat, having at least three plies, a ply of a meltblown polymer sandwiched between two plies of spunbond polymer; and a flexible coating applied to the basemat, the coating having a cementitious hydraulic component, a polymer comprising a water-soluble, film-forming polymer; and water. The finished membrane is flexible and is bonded to a subfloor with a deformable adhesive. A method of making the floor crack isolation system includes obtaining a coated, three-ply, flexible membrane and applying it to a subfloor with a deformable adhesive.

Abstract: An inexpensive chromate-free black metal sheet not containing the high environmental load hexavalent chromium and extremely excellent in finish (coloring power and concealing power including worked parts), moisture resistance, corrosion resistance, formability, scratch resistance, chemical resistance, etc. The present invention is a chromate-free black-coated metal plate characterized by comprising a metal sheet on at least one surface of which is formed a black coating (?), containing a polyester resin (A1) containing sulfonic acid groups cured by a curing agent (B) and carbon black (C), of a thickness of 2 to 10 ?m.

Abstract: A paper sizing or coating composition is provided, which includes: a first binder resin, which is compatible with dry toner binder resin; a second binder resin, which is compatible with liquid toner binder resin, and which is different from the first binder resin; a first pigment, which has a BET surface area of from greater than zero to about 35 m2/g; and a second pigment, which has a BET surface area of about 35 m2/g or greater, and which is different from the first pigment. Recording sheets which include the composition, methods of making the composition and recording sheets, and methods for making an image are provided.

Abstract: A wristband is provided. The wristband includes an elongated first body, an elongated second body, and an adhesive coupling system all of which are disposed in layers. The first body, which is the upper layer has an outer surface that is a printing surface. The second body, which is the lower layer is made from a comfortable fibrous sheet material. The adhesive is disposed between the two bodies, thereby coupling the bodies together. A portion at one end of the second body, a tab portion, has a release coating on the inner surface. In this configuration, the tab can be removed and the adhesive underneath can be attached to the other end of the wristband. As the tab is part of the second body, as opposed to a separate release liner, the wristband may be disposed on a roll and passed through a label printer.

Abstract: A method to apply nano-crystalline diamond onto a selected substrate, including preparing Nanodiamond slurry of nanodiamond particles dispersed in a medium. The medium may include a liquid or a sol-gel. The selected substrate is immersed in the Nanodiamond slurry for a predetermined period of time. Then the substrate is removed from the slurry. The substrate is then dried with a flow of inert gas. The substrate is left coated with a coating of the nanodiamond particles that are highly adherently held by van der Waals forces.

Abstract: A flexible hybrid coverglass for spacecraft solar panels comprised of small beads of either fused silica or ceria-doped borosilicate glass embedded in a matrix of conventional coverglass adhesives. These beads may also be used in a matrix of Kapton as the solar panel's substrate which may be combined with flexible solar cells to form flexible solar panels.