Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of manufacturing engineer wood floor for indoor decoration, and in particular to a manufacturing method that does not release any dissociated formaldehyde. The manufacturing steps are as the followings: Mix the adhesive agent; pour the mixed adhesive agent on a glue spreader at the linear velocity of ?20 meters/minute; deliver the wooden middle boards to the glue spreader to carry out spreading glue; superimpose wooden middle boards having been coated with glue longitudinally and latitudinally, and deliver them to a cold press for cold press; put the rough middle boards having been coldly pressed on a hot press for hot pressing, in order to make them become base material of engineer wood floor; Stick decorative surface material on the base material of engineer wood floor in order to make them become a engineer wood floor; and form, paint, and pack the engineer wood floor finally.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an ultraviolet protective material incorporating a polyurethane film, and optionally having an ultraviolet protective adhesive layer applied to one side. In one embodiment, an ultraviolet protective material comprises an aliphatic polyurethane film, and an adhesive layer comprising a formulated acrylic pressure-sensitive and an ultraviolet light stabilizer. Alternative embodiments of the present invention provide the ultraviolet protective material may be embodied in various forms, including: single and multi-layer films, adhesive tapes, and resins.

Abstract: An expanded graphite is derived from a graphitic or partially graphitic starting material selected from the group consisting of natural graphite, compressed expanded graphite, partially oxidized graphite and/or graphite fibers having a BET surface area of >30 m2/g. The expanded graphite is obtained by reaction of the starting material with substances capable of intercalation or mixtures of substances capable of intercalation to give a compound designated as an intercalation compound and subsequent expansion in plasma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mesoporous monolith containing a conducting polymer such as poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) and methods for making the monolith. The mesoporous monolith is electroactive, at least semi-transparent and has one or more of a large internal pore surface area, pore size and pore volume. It can be used for various applications in photovoltaics, sensing electrochromics, separations, reversible ion exchange and control of protein activity. The method employs hydrothermal treatment and/or substantially complete drying to obtain the desirable properties of the monolith. Conducting polymer can be covalently bound to the internal pore surfaces and polymerized in situ to partially or completely fill the pores producing increased mechanical strength and a high conductivity per unit area.

Abstract: An adhesive of the present invention is used for polarizing plate to provide a transparent protective film on at least one side of a polarizer and comprises a resin solution comprising a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin, a crosslinking agent and a leveling agent containing an acetylene skeleton-containing compound, wherein 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of the leveling agent is added to 100 parts by weight of the polyvinyl alcohol-based resin. The adhesive for polarizing plate can provide a satisfactory wettability when applied to transparent protective films and allows the production of polarizing plates to have water resistance at high temperature and satisfactory optical properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multilayer film for a strain-free laminate that is used for flexible TFT substrates or the like. Also disclosed are a laminate obtained by arranging such a multilayer film on a substrate made of an inorganic material, and a method for producing such a laminate. Specifically disclosed is a multilayer film wherein an adhesive resin layer that can be adhered to inorganic materials is arranged on a base film made of a resin. This multilayer film has a first average thermal expansion coefficient at temperatures from 60° C. to 80° C. measured during a first raise of the temperature of the multilayer film from 30° C. to 130° C. by heating the multilayer film, which first average thermal expansion coefficient is larger by 30 to 400 ppm/° C. than a second average thermal expansion coefficient measured at temperatures from 60 to 80° C. during a second raise of the temperature from 30° C. to 130° C. after cooling the multilayer film from 130° C. to 30° C. subsequent to the first raise.

Abstract: Corrosion-resistant adhesive compositions are provided. The compositions are useful for bonding together plies in multi-ply cellulosic fibrous structures. Multi-ply cellulosic fibrous structures incorporating the adhesives, products produced from such structures, and methods of producing the structures are also disclosed. The adhesive compositions incorporate a polyvinyl alcohol polymer and a corrosion inhibitor. The adhesive compositions may be sprayed or coated onto the cellulosic structures to bond layers of the structure to each other. The corrosion-resistant adhesive compositions are useful for preventing corrosion in the various devices used for handling and application of the adhesives such as spray equipment and applicator rolls. The cellulosic fibrous structures may be used to produce a variety of products including paper towels, toilet tissue, facial tissue, napkins, and other absorbent materials.

Abstract: An adhesive composition of between 10-70% by weight of a latex emulsion, between 30-80% by weight of an acrylic, between 0.05-5% by weight of a surfactant, and between 1-50% by weight of water, and an adhesive application system for applying the adhesive composition having the adhesive, a propellant, a pressure container for containing the adhesive and the propellant under pressure, and a valve system to regulate the flow of the adhesive and propellant out of the pressure container.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a photo-curable resin composition which provides a sealing agent for a flat panel display with good moisture permeation resistance and excellent adhesion. The present inventors have conducted extensive studies to solve the above-described problems, and as a result, they have found a photo-curable resin composition which comprises a cationic photopolymerization initiator (A), a cationically polymerizable compound (B), a cyclic polyether compound (C) and another organic compound (D), wherein the amount of (B) is 1.0 to 99.9% by mass and the amount of (C) is 0.0 to 10.0% by mass, both based on the sum of (B), (C) and (D), and the sum (F) of the fluorine atoms in a fluorine-containing organic compound is 0.0 to 40.0% by mass, based on the sum of (B), (C) and (D), and wherein at least 1/1000 mass ratio of the (B) component is a compound containing an oxetanyl group, and both of the contents of (C) and (F) are not 0.0% by mass at the same time.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a honeycomb structure produced by bonding with a bonding material containing 0.1 mass % or more of a heat-gelling organic binder having a thickening-initiating temperature of 75° C. or lower, or a honeycomb structure produced by bonding with a thermosetting resin; and a process for producing a honeycomb structure, which comprises a bonding step of coating a bonding material containing 0.1 mass % or more of a heat-gelling organic binder having a thickening-initiating temperature of 75° C. or lower, on the porous outer wall provided at the periphery of each cell structure, drying the coated bonding material at a temperature of 100° C. or higher to form a bonding layer, and bonding the outer walls to each other via the bonding layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are laminated articles comprising a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer having an inclusion embedded between the layers, wherein at least one layer comprises a branching agent to improve dimensional stability during the lamination process. Disclosed are laminated articles comprising a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer having an inclusion embedded between the layers, wherein at least one layer comprises a copolyester comprising a branching agent to improve dimensional stability during the lamination process. Also disclosed are methods of laminating a first layer and a second layer with an inclusion between the layers to form a laminated article with an embedded inclusion, wherein at least one layer comprises a copolyester comprising a branching agent.

Abstract: An adhesive composition includes an antistatic agent that includes an ionic compound having a melting point of 50° C. or more, and a base polymer having a glass transition temperature of 0° C. or less.

Abstract: The invention includes a method of bonding a perfluoroelastomer material to first surface that includes: (a) contacting a first surface with a bonding agent comprising a curable perfluoropolymer and a curing agent; (b) curing the bonding agent to form a perfluoroelastomer material that is bonded to the first surface. In the practice of such method, the bonding agent may be a solution prepared by dissolving the curable perfluoroelastomer and the curing agent in a solvent. In an embodiment of the invention, the perfluoroelastomer material formed in step (b) is a coating layer or, alternatively, the first surface is a surface of a perfluoroelastomer member and the perfluoroelastomer material formed is a perfluoroelastomer weld.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which comprise at least one organic (meth)acrylate, zinc(II) dimethacrylate and at least one metal oxide of the formula MO or M2O3 of a di- or trivalent metal selected from the group consisting of zinc and the main group metals. The compositions are stable in storage and on hardening give flexible materials which even at elevated temperatures still have good adhesion to various substrates and have good mechanical properties.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for producing furfural-urea resins and adhesives. The includes dissolving urea in hot water to produce a hot aqueous solution, mixing furfural with the aqueous solution, adding an acid catalyst such as maleic anhydride to the furfural containing aqueous solution upon which a resinification reaction begins immediately. The resinification reaction is quenched by cooling to a pre-selected temperature to produce a resin or adhesive.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a multilayer structure comprises: an initial terpolymer layer, a second layer comprising plastic and/or glass, a polycarbonate layer, and an adhesive layer. The initial terpolymer layer comprises a polycarbonate terpolymer derived from a first dihydroxy compound, a second dihydroxy compound, and a third dihydroxy compound, the first dihydroxy compound has Structure (A) wherein Rf is a hydrogen or CH3; the second dihydroxy compound has Structure (A) and is different from the first dihydroxy compound; and the third dihydroxy compound does not have Structure (A), and wherein a sum of mole percent of all of the first dihydroxy compound and the second dihydroxy compound is greater than or equal to 45% relative to a sum of mole percent of all of the first dihydroxy compound, the second dihydroxy compound, and the third dihydroxy compound in the polycarbonate terpolymer.

Abstract: To provide a two-component curable solventless adhesive which enables a laminated composite film comprising a barrier layer and a plastic film laminated with each other to maintain excellent appearance and adhesive strength for a long period even after a sterilization treatment at high temperature, and to appropriately adjust a reaction between a base resin and a curing agent during a production of the laminated composite film, thereby to ensure excellent workability, the two-component curable solventless adhesive comprises a base resin and a curing agent, wherein the base resin contains a polyol having an acid group and a secondary or tertiary terminal hydroxyl group accounting for 30% or more of the entire terminal hydroxyl groups of the polyol, and the curing agent contains an isocyanate group-terminated urethane prepolymer containing at least an aralkyl polyisocyanate and/or a modified substance thereof as a raw polyisocyanate, and a content of a low molecular weight polyisocyanate having a molecular weig

Abstract: Adhesive polymers are formed when polyvalent azides and alkynes are assembled into crosslinked polymer networks by copper-catalyzed 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition. The condensation polymerization is efficiently promoted by Cu ions either leached from the metal surface or added to the monomer mixture, and strong interactions with metal surfaces are provided by the multiple triazole binding elements produced. The adhesive polymers may be formed either as adhesive polymer coatings or as adhesive polymer cement.

Abstract: A curable, alkoxysilane-functional polyether urethane composition formed by combining a) a first silane terminated polyurethane prepared by reacting i) a mono-functional compounds with ii) an isocyanate component containing two isocyanate groups, the reaction product reacted with iii) a compound containing an isocyanate-reactive group and one or more reactive silane groups to form a moisture-curable, alkoxysilane-functional polyether urethane; and b) a second silane terminated polyurethane prepared by reacting i) an alkyl monofunctional alcohol, amine, and/or thiol, with ii) an isocyanate component containing two isocyanate groups, the reaction product reacted with iii) a compound containing an isocyanate-reactive group and one more reactive silane groups. The urethane composition can be used in coating, sealant and/or adhesive compositions. The coating compositions are used to form a coated substrate.

Abstract: A dispensing device configured to operate with an adhesive backed mesh and backing film for tissue bonding is disclosed. The dispensing device provides for low-friction, low force pay-out of a desired length of an adhesive backed mesh to a wound site. The device prevents or eliminates distortion of the mesh prior to application to the wound sites and includes means for reducing or eliminating binding during use. The dispensing device is configured to operate in a “forward” mode (substrate to which mesh is applied passes beneath applicator after mesh is applied) to provide essentially an unobstructed view of the wound site during use.

Abstract: A radiation-curable desiccant-filled adhesive/sealant composition comprising a radiation-curable resin, one or more desiccant fillers, one or more photoinitiators or photosensitizers, and optionally, one or more inorganic or organic fillers.

Abstract: A reactive hot melt composition, having a softening point of at least 50° C., and being curable on heating to a temperature of 150° C. The composition comprises a blend of (a) a macrocyclic oligomer having a softening point of at least 50° C., containing at least one ring having eight or more atoms, and being able to undergo decyclization at a temperature of 150° C. or more, to produce a polymerizable species, wherein each cyclic oligomer molecule provides two or more structural repeat units of the same or different formula for the resulting polymer, and (b) a thermoplastic resin, its use as an adhesive and methods of its application.

Abstract: Process for preparing a pressure sensitive adhesive having enhanced resistance to water-whitening comprising the steps of: (a) forming a mixture in water of (i) a polymerization initiator which produces radicals by a thermal decomposition and (ii) a water-dispersible polymerizable surfactant with a terminal allyl amine moiety; polyoxyalkylene-1-(allyloxymethyl)alkyl ether sulfate salt(s) and/or mixtures thereof, (b) forming a polymerizable aqueous pre-emulsion comprising (i) a hydrophobic monomer mixture comprising at least one alkyl (meth)acrylate ester of a C1-4 alcohol and at least one styrenic monomer, (ii) one or more hydrophilic monomer(s), and (iii) of at least one partially hydrophilic monomer(s) selected from N-vinyl pyrrolidone; alkyl (meth)acrylate esters of methanol or ethanol; and/or mixtures thereof, the pre-emulsion further comprising surfactant, (c) contacting the pre-emulsion with the water mixture; and (d) continuously adding said pre-emulsion to said mixture to polymerize said pre-emulsion

Abstract: Using a method of direct-pressure laminating employing short cycle presses (low pressure process), one or more impregnated overlays and a non-impregnated decor sheet are laminated to a base material.

Abstract: In a gas diffusion electrode assembly, and in an electrolyzer using the same, a bonding piece having on at least one surface a perfluorosulfonic acid layer, a perfluorosulfonyl fluoride layer or an alkyl ester of perfluorocarboxylic acid layer is positioned at its perfluoro compound layer surface with respect to the gas diffusion electrode assembly. Adjacent gas diffusion electrodes are heat fusion bonded together, or heat fusion bonding is carried out using the bonding piece in a frame form. Adjacent gas diffusion electrodes are sealed up by heat fusion bonding, using a material that is similar to the material that forms the gas diffusion electrodes.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesive for single- or double-sidedly tacky pressure-sensitive adhesive strips redetachable without residue or destruction both by extensive stretching substantially in the bond plane and by peeling, the pressure-sensitive adhesive being composed at least of (1) a vinylaromatic block copolymer, (2) a solid tackifying resin having a softening temperature by the ring-and-ball method of more than 30° C. and (3) a resin which is liquid at room temperature (23° C.), the fraction of liquid resin accounting for at least 40% by weight, based on the total amount of resin. Strips formed from the adhesive and the use of the strips to form redetachable bonds are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a display item having a substantially rigid support piece and a non-magnetic adherence layer comprised of polyvinyl chloride foam configured to adhere to non-ferromagnetic surfaces. Additionally, the apparatus includes an adhesive layer applied between the adherence layer and the support piece of the display item. The adhesive layer is operable to attach the adherence layer to the support piece so that the display item may be selectively displayed on a non-ferromagnetic surface.

Abstract: A laminate mat, particularly a chair mat, comprises a wear layer, a decorative layer and a transparent or translucent wear layer. Each of the layers is formed from a plurality of resin impregnated papers. A resin impregnated decal may be interposed between the decorative layer and the wear layer to personalize the mat. The peripheral edges of the mat are routed to form a beveled or rounded configuration and paint, ink or a film is applied to the beveled or rounded peripheral edges.

Abstract: The invention relates to a structural element that has a layer containing cells bordered by stiff lamellas (4) with a cover plate (6) at least on one side attached with adhesive to the edges of the lamellas (4), and which is characterised by that the cover plate (6) is a fibre-reinforced composite plate, and the edges of the lamellas (4) extend into it keeping a certain distance (a), and they are connected to the cover plate (6) via a chemical bond realised between its synthetic resin matrix and the adhesive.

Abstract: An adhesive adapted with particular optical properties, and its use to couple a substrate to a substrate holder during substrate processing are disclosed. After processing the substrate, the optical properties of the adhesive may be exploited to locate and/or remove adhesive residue that may be present on the substrate.

Abstract: A performance enhancing attachment and method of performance enhancement for sports equipment that includes a high performance plastic layer and an adhesive on one surface of the plastic layer for attaching it to the equipment. Preferably the adhesive is an aggressive, high-tack resilient adhesive; and plastic is a long chain, high density polymeric UHMW plastic. When applied to a board member surface the plastic enhances slipperiness and resists board breakage and delamination. Using a plastic and adhesive that are substantially transparent enables viewing of graphics that are protectively covered by the attachment. Making the plastic layer relatively thin and flexible enables its use in a wide range of creative equipment enhancements by an end user. A particularly advantageous use is for protecting and enhancing slipperiness of the bottom of a skateboard deck or a wheel truck.

Abstract: A method of flip-chip mounting a semiconductor chip can carry out bonding at normal temperature and improves the positional accuracy of bonding. The method of flip-chip bonding a semiconductor chip 52 includes a step of providing a hardening trigger that is not heat to insulating adhesive 51 either before the semiconductor chip 52 is mounted on the substrate 50 or during bonding; and a step of bonding the bumps of the semiconductor chip to the pads of the substrate 50 by pressure welding or metal combining while hardening of the insulating adhesive 51 is progressing due to provision of the hardening trigger.

Abstract: A method of producing adhered substrates that includes: providing an adhesive composition that is a liquid dispersion when stored at temperatures from about room temperature up to about 140° F., becomes a molten solution when heated to a temperature above about 300° F. and mixed, and then becomes a non-exuding thermoplastic solid adhesive upon cooling below a temperature of about 140° F.; heating and mixing the liquid dispersion at a temperature above about 300° F. to form the molten blend; disposing the molten blend between the substrates to be adhered to each other; and retaining the molten blend between the substrates to be adhered to each other for a set time during which the molten blend cools to form the solid adhesive that adheres the substrates to each other.

Abstract: Provided are a temporal fixation method in processing of optical members and a resin composition suitable therefor. The present invention provides a composition which is characterized by comprising (A1): a (meth)acrylate with a molecular weight of at least 500 having at least one (meth)acryloyl group at a terminal or in a side chain of a molecule, (B1): a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate, (C1): a (meth)acrylate other than (A1) and (B1), and (D1): a photopolymerization initiator. The invention also provides a method for temporarily fixing a member, characterized by comprising bonding a member to temporarily fix it with use of the composition, processing the temporarily fixed member, and immersing the processed member in warm water of at most 90° C., thereby removing a cured resin of the composition.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is an composition comprising: a) one or more isocyanate functional polyether polyurethane prepolymers; and b) one or more prepolymers of one or more polyisocyanates and one or more polyesters wherein the terminal groups on the polyester polyol polyurethane prepolymer are the residue of a monofunctional polyalkylene glycol (hereinafter capped polyester polyurethane prepolymer) or one or more polyester polyols which are capped with the residue of one or more monofunctional isocyanates (hereinafter isocyanate capped polyesters); wherein the composition is a low viscous paste at temperature of from about 40 to about 80° C. and is high viscous paste at a temperature of from about 40° C. or less. In a preferred embodiment the composition further comprises c) one or more catalysts for the reaction of isocyanate moieties with hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention seal an inside volume of an energy conversion unit from the outside atmosphere. A chamber for housing an energy conversion unit includes a lid having a first rim, a housing having a second rim, and a continuous seal sealing the first rim to the second rim. The lid and the housing form a volume with an atmosphere for securely housing an energy conversion unit. The seal has sidewalls that extend from the first rim to the second rim and includes an embedded ribbon that extends along a length of the seal such that the atmosphere is controlled by the continuous seal. Preferably, the embedded ribbon oscillates between the sidewalls in a pattern, such as a wave, a square wave, or a zig-zag. Preferably, the energy conversion unit is a concentrator photovoltaic device that includes optics for focusing light onto a photo-sensitive area of the photovoltaic device.

Abstract: A sheet processing method including superimposing a transparent sheet having a mirror image thereon on a non-transparent sheet so that a surface of the transparent sheet having the mirror image faces the non-transparent sheet with an adhesive medium therebetween. An image forming apparatus includes an image forming means for forming a mirror image on a transparent sheet, and a heating and pressing means for applying heat and pressure to the transparent sheet and a non-transparent sheet on which the transparent sheet is superimposed so that a surface of the transparent sheet having the mirror image faces the non-transparent sheet. The non-transparent sheet includes a heat-sensitive adhesive layer including an adhesive medium including a thermoplastic resin and a solid plasticizer, on a surface facing the surface of the transparent sheet having the mirror image.

Abstract: An adhesive of the invention is used for polarizing plate to provide a transparent protective film on at least one side of a polarizer and comprises a resin solution comprising a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin, a crosslinking agent and a colloidal metal compound with an average particle size of 1 nm to 100 nm, wherein 200 parts by weight or less of the colloidal metal compound is added to 100 parts by weight of the polyvinyl alcohol-based resin. The adhesive for polarizing plate can reduce the occurrence of knicks.

Abstract: There is provided a waterborne adhesive composition comprising (a) one or more bromine substituted olefin polymer, (b) one or more halosulfonated olefin polymer, (c) one or more compatibilizer selected from the group consisting of epoxy resins, phenolic resins, chlorinated polyolefin, and mixtures thereof. Also provided is a method of bonding substrates using such an adhesive composition, and an article formed by such a method of bonding substrates.

Abstract: A chemical anchoring adhesive includes a first part having a viscosity of about 200,000 to about 4,000,000 centipoise and a second part having a viscosity of about 200,000 to about 4,000,000 centipoise. The chemical anchoring adhesive can be in the form of a slug or rope. The first and second parts are directly joined along an interface, which may extend the length of the slug or rope. The first part includes a resin and a particulate filler of a type and amount required to achieve the desired viscosity. The second part includes a curing agent and a particulate filler of a type and amount required to achieve the desired viscosity.

Abstract: A method of making a repositionable adhesive backed photo media is provided. The method includes the steps of (a) providing an imageable substrate or providing a photograph; (b) providing an attachment mechanism having a carrier film with opposing first and second surfaces; a thermally activating adhesive disposed on the first surface; a repositionable adhesive disposed on the second surface; and a liner disposed on the repositionable adhesive; (c) stacking the imageable substrate or stacking the photograph with the attachment mechanism; and (4) exposing the stack to heat causing the thermally activating adhesive to bond to the imageable substrate or the photograph.

Abstract: A fabricating method for a ceramic substrate includes the steps of: providing a ceramic thin plate and a pre-mold plate; stacking the ceramic thin plate and the pre-mold plate together; and sintering the ceramic thin plate and the pre-mold plate, both of which jointly form the ceramic substrate. Also, a ceramic substrate composed of a ceramic thin plate and a pre-mold plate is disclosed. The ceramic substrate is an LTCC substrate, and the pre-mold plate is formed by mixing a ceramic material and an inorganic adhesive including crystallized or non-crystallized glass or a glass ceramic, or the inorganic adhesive has properties of a worse chemical activity than other materials, a sintering temperature lower than that of the ceramic material, and being in a liquid phase during a sintering process.

Abstract: A conductive composition layer, conductive particles as a raw material, a conductive composition therefor, a manufacturing method of the conductive composition layer, etc. are provided wherewith heat conductance can be accelerated between electronic devices or electronic devices can be electrically connected. The conductive composition layer is formed by subjecting to heat treatment at a temperature lower than 230° C. a conductive composition comprising conductive particles having a metal base material and a metal coating material thereon as well as a thermosetting resin having a curing temperature that is lower than 230° C. and/or a thermoplastic resin having a melting point that is lower than 230° C.

Abstract: Producing a printed circuit board, by coating a resin composition comprising an aromatic cyanate compound having two or more cyanato groups in a molecule and a radical-polymerizable resin on a circuit substrate, photo-curing the resin composition, and thermally curing the photo-cured resin composition to thereby form an insulation layer, affords an insulation layer with improved surface smoothness and excellent dielectric properties.

Abstract: An anisotropic electrically conducting interconnect is disclosed in which an adhesive comprising particles having a breakable coating of at feast one electrically nonconductive material is compressed between a first contact and a second contact. Compression to two contacts breaks the breakable coating exposing an electrically conducting material which makes contact with the first and second contacts. The electrically conducting material may be a metal conductor or a two-part reactive conductive resin/catalyst system. Also disclosed are processes for making such electrical interconnects and adhesives for use in making electrical interconnect.

Abstract: The invention provides a high weatherability pressure sensitive adhesive comprising an acrylic adhesive, a cross-linking agent and at least two different silane coupling agents. The weight ratio of the cross-link agent to the silane coupling agent is preferably about 0.1 to 0.4. The pressure sensitive adhesive can pass 500 hours weatherability test at conditions of 85° C./90% RH.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of finishing a wood surface for exterior exposure of the wood using a finishing film material in the form of a sheet. The finishing film comprises a flexible polymeric sheet material having a first major surface and a second major surface and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer covering at least a portion of the first major surface of the sheet material. The finishing film is adhered to the surface to the wood surface by the adhesive layer. The method of the present invention is particularly suitable for the finishing of brightwork on boats, for example, teak or mahogany brightwork. The method of the present invention is particularly suitable for finishing curved and/or compound curved surfaces due to the flexibility and elongation of the finishing film.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to polymer films used as protective cover sheets for polarizer plates, a method for producing polarizing plates, and a Liquid Crystal Display employing the same. More particularly, the invention relates to cover sheet composites having a removable, carrier substrate and, optionally, a strippable, protection layer that protects the cover sheet from abrasion and dirt during the manufacture of the cover sheet and polarizer plates.

Abstract: Reactive polyurethane hotmelts comprising crystallizing polyesterpolyols based on fumaric acid and 1,6-hexanediol. These hotmelts exhibit good pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) properties over a very broad temperature range. The reactive polyurethane hotmelts are prepared by mixing a polyol mixture containing at least on crystallizing polyesterpolyol with an excess of polyisocyanates.

Abstract: An uncured composite product having a middle fibrous reinforcement, a thermosetting-resin based layer and a hardening-agent based layer for the thermosetting resin. The thermosetting-resin based layer is placed on one side of the fibrous reinforcement and the hardening-agent based layer is placed on the other side so that the fibrous reinforcement forms a physical barrier between the thermosetting resin and the hardener. When heated, the thermosetting resin and/or hardener flows across the physical barrier to provide mixing and resultant curing.