Abstract: In an embodiment, a multifunctional material system is provided and can include a variable-permeability layer, a desiccant containing layer, and a vapor-permeable supporting layer. The variable-permeability layer can have a vapor permeability that increases with increasing relative humidity. The desiccant containing layer can be adjacent the variable-permeability layer. The vapor-permeable supporting layer can be positioned adjacent at least one of the variable-permeability layer and the desiccant containing layer. Water moves in a first direction from the variable-permeability layer to the desiccant layer when relative humidity is greater adjacent the variable-permeability layer than the desiccant layer. Water moves a second, opposing direction, from the desiccant containing layer to the variable-permeability layer when the relative humidity is greater adjacent the desiccant containing layer than the variable-permeability layer.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a sound-absorbing material having sound absorption performance with an average sound absorption coefficient of 0.65 or more in the frequency domain of 800 to 2000 Hz. The present invention relates to a sound-absorbing material including: a fiber layer including a plurality of holes open to a surface thereof and having a thickness of 3 mm or more; and an inorganic material layer formed on the surface of the fiber layer, the holes being blind holes each penetrating through the inorganic material layer and having a bottom inside the fiber layer.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a multifunctional material system is provided and can include a variable-permeability layer, a desiccant containing layer, and a vapor-permeable supporting layer. The variable-permeability layer can have a vapor permeability that increases with increasing relative humidity. The desiccant containing layer can be adjacent the variable-permeability layer. The vapor-permeable supporting layer can be positioned adjacent at least one of the variable-permeability layer and the desiccant containing layer. Water moves in a first direction from the variable-permeability layer to the desiccant layer when relative humidity is greater adjacent the variable-permeability layer than the desiccant layer. Water moves a second, opposing direction, from the desiccant containing layer to the variable-permeability layer when the relative humidity is greater adjacent the desiccant containing layer than the variable-permeability layer.

Abstract: [Object] To provide the method of manufacturing the friction material that is capable of uniformly scorching into the deep part of the surface layer of the friction material in a short period of time. [Means to Resolve] In the method of manufacturing the friction material including the scorching step of scorching the surface of the friction material with the laser, the friction material contains 5 to 25% by weight of one or more types of black materials relative to the total amount of the friction material composition, and the L* of the CIE Lab of the surface of the friction material before scorching is 20 to 60.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant jacket for insulated pipes and components includes an outer polymeric layer film, an inner polymeric layer and a core layer of a lesser stainless steel material disposed between the outer polymeric layer film and the inner polymeric layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a lightweight stone insulating panel and a construction method for insulating a building exterior using the same, in which an insulating board and a reinforcing board are integrally formed in a stone plate, so that the construction work is simple as a stone plate attaching process and an insulating process can be carried out all at once, and the stone plate can be prevented from falling from the building exterior wall even if the insulating board is completely destroyed by fire.

Abstract: A reinforced fiber blank and process of manufacturing same are provided. The process includes passing a continuous fiber sheet through a bath of thermoplastic resin so that the thermoplastic resin permeates the continuous fiber sheet to form a continuous fiber substrate permeated with the thermoplastic resin; stacking at least one fiber substrate and at least one thermoplastic resin layer to form a stack; and heating and pressing the stack at a temperature between about 60° C. and 150° C. to produce the finished reinforced fiber blank.

Abstract: A laminate of inorganic sheet and polyester resin having an overall thickness of 5 to 25 mils and having an elongation at break in both the cross direction and machine direction of at least 25%.

Abstract: A display device substrate which meets requirements for weight reduction, thickness reduction, high reliability, good heat resistance, and good impact resistance all at once. The display device substrate is composed of a pair of glass sheets facing each other and a layer of plastics material interposed between said paired glass sheets in such a way that said glass sheets have an internal compressive strain ascribed to the plastic sheet. Thus, the very thin glass sheets are hardly liable to breakage. This makes light weight and reduced thickness compatible with reliability.

Abstract: Provided is a pre-burnished brake pad that has been contacted with a heat source having a power in the range of 250 Mw/m.sup.2 to about 500 Mw/m.sup.2.

Abstract: A formulation for a resilient gasket coating which is curable by ultraviolet radiation without emitting fumes into the surrounding environment. Different portions of the coating are cured by successive exposure to two different wavelengths of ultraviolet radiation during a continuous in-line process. The first wavelength cures an inner portion of the coating and bonds the coating to the substrate. The second wavelength cures a coating surface. The formulation permits ultraviolet curing of thicker pigmented coatings than have been previously known.

Abstract: A method for producing coated wood-based panels with rounded edge from a starting panel coated on at least one of its two sides, and which is subjected to a preforming or direct postforming process. The starting panel is coated using coatings based on unsaturated resins of the type curable by ionizing radiation.

Abstract: Hot-melt silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions containing alkylmethylsiloxane waxes and methods of using the compositions are disclosed. The hot-melt silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions include a mixture of (i) a silicate resin, (ii) a silicone fluid, and (iii) an alkylmethylsiloxane wax having a melting point of between 30.degree. C. and 70.degree. C. The alkylmethylsiloxane wax decreases dynamic viscosity of the adhesive compositions at temperatures ranging from about 50.degree. C. to about 200.degree. C.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition comprising(A) 60 to 95% by weight of a prepolymer or precopolymer selected from the group consisting of (A-1), (A-2) and (A-3) below,(A-1) a prepolymer of diallyl phthalate,(A-2) a precopolymer of diallyl terephthalate derived from diallyl terephthalate of the following formula (1) ##STR1## and an aromatic benzyl hydrocarbon having at least one hydrogen atom at the benzyl position and represented by the following formula (2) ##STR2## wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represents a member selected from the class consisting of a hydrogen atom and lower alkyl groups, and n is an integer of 1 to 3, and(A-3) a mixture of (A-1) and (A-2), and(B) 40 to 5% by weight of a polyacrylate or polymethacrylate of dipentaerythritol having at least 4 acryloyl or methacryloyl groups in the molecule and represented by the following formula ##STR3## wherein each R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, --COCH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or ##STR4## and at least four R.sup.3 groups represent --COCH.dbd.CH.sub.

Abstract: Textile composite comprising at least two superposed nonwoven fibrous sheets (1, 2), Sheet (2) based on flexible synthetic fibers and the other sheet (1) based on inorganic fibers. Bonding of the sheets is obtained by means of a minor part (2a) of the synthetic fibers which are implanted into the thickness of the sheet (1).In the sheet (1), the fibers are oriented substantially parallel to the surface and form a relatively dense assembly, the sheet (1) being subjected, before its combination with the sheet (2), to a treatment producing fine perforations in its thickness, inside which perforations are preferably implanted the synthetic fibers (2a) which bond the sheets (1, 2) together.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fiber-reinforced cement composition particularly useful to make pipes or sheets. This composition comprises up to 70% by weight of a fibrous-like synthetic forsterite obtained by calcination of chrysotile asbestos fibers at a temperature of from 650.degree. C. to 1450.degree. C., said synthetic forsterite having an MgO:SiO2 ratio lower than 1.1, a raw loose density of from 3 to 40 pcf, a thermal conductivity "k" factor of from 0.25 to 0.40 BTU. in/hr. .degree.F. ft.sup.2 and a fusion point of from 1600.degree. to 1700.degree. C. The composition also comprises a hydraulic binder, which is preferably Portland cement, and reinforcing fibers such as cellulose, synthetic fibers, glass wool, rock wool or their mixtures, in such an amount as to give sufficient strength to the composition to make it operative.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat-resistant composition particularly useful to produce heat-resistant boards, tubes, linings or similar articles, capable of resisting to a high temperature for a substantial period of time. The composition comprises from 30 to 70% by weight of a fibrous-like, synthetic forsterite obtained by calcination of chrysotile asbestos fibers at a temperature of from 650.degree. C. to 1450.degree. C., the synthetic forsterite having an MgO: SiO.sub.2 ratio lower than 1.1, a raw loose density of from 3 to 40 pcf, a thermal conductivity "k" factor of from 0.25 to 0.40 BTU. in/hr. .degree.F. ft.sup.2 and a fusion point of from 1600.degree. C. to 1700.degree. C. The composition also comprises colloidal silica as a binder. If desired, the composition may further comprise reinforcing fibers in such an amount as to give sufficient strength to the composition to make it operative depending on the intended use of the article produced therefrom.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of crosslinked polymers by heating selected polyamide-polyimide block copolymers having an average molecular weight M.sub.n of 1,000-50,000 is described. In the compounds, at least 10 mol % of alkyl-substituted diaminodiphenylmethane groups, relative to the total amount of diamine radicals in the polyamide and polyimide blocks, are co-condensed.The uncrosslinked compounds are soluble in dipolar, aprotic solvents.

Abstract: Resin compositions for laminated sheets and laminated sheets produced therefrom are disclosed, the compositions comprising at least one allyl ester resin composed of a polybasic acid and a polyhydric alcohol, wherein an allyl ester group of said resin is bonded to at least one of terminals thereof.

Abstract: Novel soluble polyamide-polyimide block copolymers having an average molecular weight M.sub.n of 1,000-50,000 and containing radicals of the formula ##STR1## in the polyimide blocks are described. The compounds can be crosslinked by heating to give insoluble products.

Abstract: A method for treating fiber insulation to minimize the formation of dust and airborne particulate and waterproofing calcium silicate by applying to the insulation an aqueous composition containing certain water-dispersible polymers. The method is especially useful when used in conjunction with the removal of installed insulation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a non-inflammable insulating, composite material capable of being shooted onto a surface to be coated, such as the wall of a building to be insulated. This material comprises a fibrous-like, synthetic forsterite obtained by calcination of chrysolite asbestos fibers at a temperature from 650.degree. to 1450.degree. C.; an inorganic, lightweight filler selected amongst vermiculite, perlite and their mixtures; and a non-inflammable, hydraulic or silicate binder contained in such an amount as to make the material sufficiently adhesive to be shooted as a coating, either as such or after wetting, onto the surface to be insulated. The weight ratio of the synthetic forsterite to the inorganic filler is ranging from 20:80 to 80:20 to adjust the volumic weight of the final product from about 0.20 to about 0.50 gram per cm3. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing such a non inflammable, insulating, composite material in a wet, ready-to-be-shooted form.

Abstract: A method of encapsulating and providing barrier containment for asbestos which forms an integral part of existing building structures includes applying an encapsulating coating comprising a water soluble polyvinyl acetate emulsion to the exterior surface of the structure. The encapsulating coating is dried to permit maximum penetration and encapsulation prior to performing subsequent steps which may disturb the asbestos fibers in the surface of the building structure. A primer coating comprising a stronger formulation of polyvinyl acetate emulsion is applied to the structure surface. An adhesive coating comprising the stronger formulation of the polyvinyl acetate emulsion is applied to the gypsum side of a sheet of a surface covering product that comprises a substantially dry, semi-hydrated gypsum. The sheet of gypsum product is applied to the surface of the structure by contacting the primer and adhesive coatings with one another.

Abstract: 4-trans-substituted cyclohexylamine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is the group CR.sup.5 R.sup.6 R.sup.7, in which R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or cycloalkyl, with the proviso that not more than one of the substituents R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 may by hydrogen, or in which R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 together with the included carbon atom form a three-membered to six-membered carbocyclic aliphatic ring,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl or cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, which in turn may be substituted, with the proviso that the sum of the carbon atoms and hetero atoms (O, S and halogen) of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together is not less than 8,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkoxy, and m is 1 to 4, and the bond is a single or a double bond,salts thereof, and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: Inorganic building materials such as asbestos slates treated by coating thereon a composition comprising a special acrylate compound such as dicyclopentyloxyethyl methacrylate and a curing agent are excellent in weather resistance, strength and waterproofness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fibrous-like synthetic forsterite obtained by the calcination of chrysotile asbestos fiber at a temperature of from 650.degree. to 1450.degree. C., said synthetic forsterite being characterized by having an MgO:SiO.sub.2 ratio lower than 1.1, a raw loose density of from 3 to 40 pcf, a thermal conductivity "k" factor of from 0.25 to 0.40 BTU. In/Hr. .degree. F. Ft.sup.2 and a fusion point of from 1600.degree. to 1700.degree. C. which is useful as an insulating material.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of removing asbestos or other fibrous material from structures, such as the lagging on pipes, by injecting into the material a treatment liquid which includes a gelling agent and which sets to form a gel of which the fibrous material comprises an integral part, thereby allowing the material to be removed without generating hazardous fibrous dust.

Abstract: A method and material for protection from airborne asbestos and other particular contamination is disclosed that is useful for protecting the environment and individuals working therein as occurs at a job site when friable or cementitious asbestos containing coatings are being removed from existing structures. The method includes application of a combined wetting and encapsulation formula which bonds the asbestos fibers to materials in the formula so as to convert friable asbestos to non-friable asbestos and a hardening procedure and formula which places the bonded non-friable asbestos in a hardened mass so that it may be safely disposed of.

Abstract: A composite board is produced by the method of blending a cellulosic filler having sufficient extractable organic content and an expandable thermoplastic polymer, adding a tacifier agent during blending for producing a pre-blown mixture, heating the mixture in a mold to a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the polymer for a period of time sufficient to permit expansion of the beads and bonding of the expanded beads with the cellulosic filler to thereby form a composite board. The board may be laminated by a solvent based adhesive or a thermal insult coating so as to form rigid macro-voids between the laminate and the composite board surface.

Abstract: An improved diaphragm for an electrolytic cell is prepared by mixing a slurry of asbestos fibers with a dispersion of titanium dioxide in isopropyl alcohol, depositing the treated asbestos fibers onto a cathode, heating the diaphragm to an elevated temperature of from about 100.degree. C. to about 300.degree. C., and allowing the diaphragm to cool.The diaphragm prepared according to this process exhibits improved mechanical strength and integrity as well as a decrease in electrical energy consumption in comparison to diaphragms prepared using conventional techniques.

Abstract: A sheet gasket comprising a swelling sheet, a non-swelling layer laminated on the swelling sheet, and an adhesive layer coated on the surface of the non-swelling layer. This gasket is adapted to be inserted between flanges having different coefficients of thermal expansion, with the adhesive layer adhered to one of the flanges and the exposed swelling sheet adjacent to the other flange.

Abstract: A stainproof, flame-resistant composite sheet material including at least one silicone polymer layer containing a silicon resin or rubber and optionally a flame-resistant inorganic filler and at least one stainproof surface layer containing at least one synthetic thermoplastic stain-resistant, weathering-resistant polymeric material, the silicone polymer layer and the stainproof surface layer being bonded optionally through an adhesive material, a cold plasma or corona discharge-modified surface portion of the silicone polymer layer or a cold plasma or corona discharge-modified and graft polymerization-modified surface portion of the silicone polymer layer.

Abstract: A stainproof, flame-resistant composite sheet material including at least one silicone polymer layer containing a silicone resin or rubber and optionally a flame-resistant inorganic filler and at least one stainproof surface layer containing at least one synthetic thermoplastic stain-resistant, weathering-resistant polymeric material, the silicone polymer layer and the stainproof surface layer being bonded optionally through an adhesive material, a cold plasma or corona discharge-modified surface portion of the silicone polymer layer or a cold plasma or corona discharge-modified and graft polymerization-modified surface portion of the silicone polymer layer.

Abstract: A polymeric metal oxide such as polytitanic acid, polyzirconic acid or polysilicic acid is incorporated into a liquid permeable diaphragm formed of, e.g., asbestos, asbestos and a polymer resin, polytetrafluoroethylene, or a major amount polyfluorocarbon fibrils and a minor amount perfluorinated ion exchange material. Optionally, the diaphragm may also include inorganic materials such as zirconium oxide, titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, talc, barium sulfate or potassium titanate, and hydrous inorganic gels such as magnesium oxide gel, zirconium oxide gel, titanium oxide gel or zirconyl phosphate gel.

Abstract: Sizing agents are combined with a solid form with a size retention aid to more effectively deliver the size to a substrate.

Abstract: An annular convex-concave lens mounted near the periphery of the circular roof of a circular building, a circular conical beam concentrator mounted below the roof at the center of the building, and a vertical metal heat duct mounted inside the beam concentrator. The annular lens receives and refracts a convergent conical incipient beam of diffused sunlight, forming a concentrated convergent lateral beam in the horizontal plane. The convergent lateral beam is projected inward to the beam concentrater which refracts the beam twice more and emits a thin convergent lateral beam onto the heat duct. The heat absorbed by the heat duct is distributed by air flowing through the duct to other parts of the building.

Abstract: A transparent topcoat coating compositions is described comprising a thermosetting resin material containing a pigment composition and a soluble dye. The pigment composition contains about 40 weight percent to about 80 weight percent of iron oxide encapsulated mica particles. The composition also contains 0.5 weight percent to about 82.5 weight percent of a soluble 1:2 chrome or 1:2 cobalt metal organic complex dye. When used in a multi-coat coating process as a base coat overcoated with a transparent topcoat, an article is produced having improved pearlescent color effects, improved depth and clarity, and resistance to fade from ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A process for the production of a vulcanized latex protective coating bonded to the surface of an asbestos-cement article, particularly a pipe, is disclosed. The process includes a step whereby the latex coating is applied before autoclaving to the article, and becomes a hard, protective bonded layer during the autoclaving process.

Abstract: An anti-corrosive sealing tape comprising a first layer which exhibits conductivity and is prepared by adding fine zinc powder, magnesium oxide and graphite powder to a rubber base; e.g., a butyl rubber containing curing agents and a second layer which plays a role of reinforcing the first layer with imparting waterproofing or thermal insulating properties thereto. This tape will protect metal pipes or structural members against corrosion when wrapped around them.

Abstract: A multilayered corrugated roofing which comprises a corrugated heat proof substrate and an overlaying layer formed of a coherent substance constituted of dolomite, magnesite, white cement and water. Serpentine or calcite may also be incorporated with the above constituents. Either roasted or unroasted dolomite or magnesite can be used.

Abstract: A blend of fluorocarbon polymers for incorporation into an asbestos fiber slurry for forming into a diaphragm is disclosed. The blend comprises fluorocarbon polymer fibers and fluorocarbon polymer chunks of certain sizes in certain weight ratios. Also disclosed is a diaphragm comprised of the asbestos and two types of fluorocarbon polymers, as well as a method of making same.

Abstract: A gasket sheet obtained by the milling and vulcanization of 50-85% by weight of a fibrous material, 10-50% by weight of a rubber material and at least 1-23% by weight of a water-insoluble and -swelling substance. The gasket sheet may be a one layer or a three layer sheet.

Abstract: A unique opalescent color effect is produced on a substrate material utilizing a multicoat coating system. The base coat is a nonmetallic primary color coat having an N-4 to N-8 value on Munsell color chart. Directly on top of the base coat there is applied a transparent interference coat containing a polymeric binder and metal oxide encapsulated mica particles in a pigment to binder ratio of 0.06 to 0.13. On top of the previously applied coats is applied a transparent protective clear coat. The resultant coating in addition to being durable to the elements produces a unique opalescent color effect on the substrate material.

Abstract: There is prepared in inorganic composite containing a needle-like inorganic material or a fiber-like inorganic material which is present as a mixture in isotropic solid vitreous inorganic material while maintaining its needle-like or fiber-like structure. The inorganic composite is prepared by a process comprising the steps ofkneading a mixture containing a vitreous inorganic material and a needle-like or fiber-like inorganic material which does not melt at the softening point of the vitreous material;molding the mixture into a predetermined shape; andcalcining the molded mixture at a temperature higher than the softening point of the vitreous inorganic material and below the melting point of said needle-like or fiber-like inorganic material.

Abstract: A paper-based gasket is impregnated with a silicone resin to improve resistance to water/antifreeze mixtures. The gasket is made from paper essentially free from amine-containing material such as wetting agent and is bonded with a sulphur-free or sulphur donor free rubber binder.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved process for phosphating asbestos fibers by reacting phosphorus chlorides with asbestos fibers in a first reaction vessel heated to a temperature within the range of the boiling temperature of the selected phosphorus chloride at atmospheric pressure and 200.degree. C. above the boiling temperature of said phosphorus chloride, then the phosphated asbestos fibers are cured in a second chamber and purged of any volatile by-product formed during the phosphating step. The products obtained possess reduced haemolytic activity.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a heat-activated patch or repair composition for metal object or surface capable of maintaining its shape at the temperatures to which it is heated to activate and set the composition and ranging from about 250.degree. to about 500.degree. F. comprising a preponderant concentration of a fibrous adhesive containing silicate, soda and asbestos fibrous cement, and lesser concentrations of iron ore and an alumina-containing air set mortar having Pier test of about 600 to about 800 p.s.i. and comprised of alumina, clay and grog (ground-up fired clay). The aforementioned heat-activated patch or repair composition is utilized in a system for repairing such metal object or surface by intimately associating said composition with asbestos cloth, preferably woven asbestos cloth, by applying said composition to one surface of said asbestos cloth and then wrapping the adhesive composition surface of the woven asbestos cloth around the exterior of the metal object or surface to be repaired.

Abstract: A silicone rubber sheet which is both electrically insulating and thermally radiating is prepared by coating a network insulating material, such as glass fabric, with a fluid silicone rubber composition of an aliphatically unsaturated polyorganosiloxane, a polyorganohydrogensiloxane, alumina powder, and a platinum-group compound catalyst.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a fire-entry suit includes a substantially one-piece suit having a hood attached at a rear neck-portion and having gloves of which forearm-portions thereof are attachable to forearm-portions of the suit-sleeves by Velcro-like fasteners, with a hood overlay-portion likewise being attachable to chest and shoulder portions of the suit by such fasteners; the shoe-receiving portion is continuous with the legs of the suit.

Abstract: The invention is a fire-resistant, light stable textile structure comprising a mat of fibers held together with a vinylidene chloride interpolymer, containing a light-stabilizing amount of a nitrile-containing comonomer in interpolymerized form.