Abstract: There are disclosed a resin composition which is excellent in rubber elasticity, oil maintainability and adhesivity to a metal, and comprises a thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a (a1) hydrogenated block copolymer which is obtained by hydrogenating a block copolymer consisting essentially of a polymer block composed principally of a vinyl aromatic compound and a polymer block composed principally of a conjugated diene compound, which has a weight average molecular weight of at least 200,000, in which the polymer block composed principally of a vinyl aromatic compound is polystyrene, and in which the content by weight of the polystyrene moiety contained in the hydrogenated block copolymer is 20 to 40% ; a (b1) non-aromatic rubber-softening agent having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C.

Abstract: A rubber composition includes acrylonitrile butadiene,polychloroprene and polyoctanamer. The rubber composition is particularly useful in making the tubular portion of reinforced rubber base which has brass-coated metal braiding therearound. By using this rubber composition, the process of manufacturing reinforced rubber hose is enhanced because the compound is easily mixed, the need of process aids is minimized, and the freezing temperature necessary to crystallize the rubber is reduced.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an object to attenuate thermal sensation when handling the object at non-body temperature, and an object fabricated in accord with the method. There is first provided a substrate which has a first surface subject to handling. There is then formed upon the first surface of the substrate a coating. The coating has an optimal density, an optimal thermal conductivity and an optimal thickness such that when the substrate having the coating formed thereupon is equilibrated at a non-body temperature differing from a body temperature and the coating is subsequently contacted with a body at the body temperature during handling, the temperature of the surface of the coating at a contact point of the body with the coating changes precipitously to a temperature near the body temperature and subsequently returns towards the non-body temperature at a rate which permits handling of the coating at the location of the first surface of the substrate by the body with attenuated thermal sensation.

Abstract: The invention provides an insulating paste, comprising: an organic vehicle containing an organic binder, a photo-polymerization initiator and a photosetting monomer; and a silicate glass powder having a softening point in a range of about 700° C. to 1,050° C. and having an average particle size in a range of about 0.1 to 5.0 &mgr;m, said silicate glass powder being dispersed into said organic vehicle. Preferably, the silicate glass powder of the above insulating paste comprises a composition represented by xSiO2-yB2O3-zK2O where x+y+z is 100 parts by weight and the values z, y and z are on lines or within a region enclosed by lines passing through four points A(65, 35, 0), B(65, 20, 15), C(85, 0, 15) and D(85, 15, 0) on a ternary diagram thereof.

Abstract: A multilayer dielectric film structure includes a pair or plurality of materials at least one being a polymer and the other of high index of refraction inorganic material (compared to the polymer) at the wavelengths of interest. The structure is fabricated by a combination of layering techniques, one of which is used to create a layer of the polymer, the other being used to deposit the inorganic component. The assembly process yields a structure of alternating polymer and inorganic layers of high index of refraction (compared to air). The structure preferably will reflect light within a certain frequency range of any polarization and at a continuum of angles of incidence ranging from normal to oblique. In a particular embodiment of the invention, the structure includes alternating layers of a polymer, e.g., polystyrene and Tellurium.

Abstract: An article is coated with a multi-layer coating comprising a polymeric layer deposited on the surface of the article, a chrome layer deposited on the polymeric layer, and a polyurethane layer deposited on the chrome layer.

Abstract: A vibration-isolating laminar rubber structure including highly rigid hard plates and rubber layers which are alternately laminated on each other, wherein the rubber layers are formed of a rubber composition comprising 1-50 parts by weight of at least one kind of material selected from among asphalt materials (e.g., natural asphalt), tar materials and pitch materials, per 100 parts by weight of a rubber material (natural rubber and/or diene-based synthetic rubber). The rubber composition preferably further comprises 10-150 parts by weight of carbon black and/or 1-50 parts by weight of a plasticizer having a freezing point of not higher than −30° C, per 100 parts by weight of the rubber material.

Abstract: A composite sheet including a first polymer layer laminated to the first major surface of a ferromagnetic substrate having opposing first and second major surfaces. A second polymer layer is laminated to the second major surface of the substrate, sandwiching the substrate between the first and second polymer layers. The substrate is preferably steel having a thickness preferably between about 1 to 3 mils. A significant advantage of the composite sheet is the increase in the utility of the composite sheet due to the composite structure.

Abstract: There is disclosed a metal sheet product, more particularly formed food container stock and/or industrial sheet product, which has been treated with an ester-free, lubricant composition that is suitable for direct food contact. This composition consists essentially of: (i) about 10-90 wt. % of a polyalphaolefin; (ii) about 10-90 wt. % of an oleic acid; (iii) about 0-60 wt. % of an isostearic acid; and preferably, about 10-35 wt. % isostearic acid. It should be noted that especially good smudge testing results were observed with the presence of oleic acid. In alternative embodiments, the lubricant composition further includes: (iv) up to about 5 wt. % of an antioxidant, preferably about 0.1-3 wt. % butylated hydroxytoluene; and (v) up to about 10 wt. % of a conductivity enhancer, such as about 2-7 wt. % lecithin. When applied in total deposited weights of about 0.

Abstract: A mixture of two stabilizers, one including benzene rings bearing hydroxyl substituents and the other containing divalent sulfur atoms, is effective in stabilizing tacky polymers that remain solid up to a temperature of at least 160° C. particularly polymers of isobutylene, so that the polymers give long service in the ambient atmosphere as protective layers coated on aluminum substrates and used to line the interiors of paint baking ovens. When accumulated foreign materials accumulate on the coatings, the coating and the accumulated foreign materials can be decomposed to largely volatile products by heating to a temperature substantially higher than the service temperature but not high enough to melt the metal substrate for the coating.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention relates to an ink-imprinted and reusable multilayer cling film of at least one layer for use in combination with a substrate having a rigid smooth surface comprising a non-vinyl flexible polymer cling film which has two smooth surfaces, is substantially free of added plasticizer and provides a 180° peel force after application to glass of from about 30 to about 2500 gms after aging in a 140° F. oven for 72 hours. In another embodiment, the invention relates to an ink-printed and reusable multilayer cling film of at least two layers which can cling to substrates having a rigid smooth surface without the use of an adhesive material.

Abstract: An article is coated with a multi-layer coating comprising a polymeric layer deposited on the surface of the article, a zirconium compound or titanium compound layer deposited on the polymeric layer, and a polyurethane layer deposited on the zirconium compound or titanium compound layer.

Abstract: A rubber component for a fire-lighting device to be disposed in a fuel supply passage between a fuel tank and a jetting nozzle for jetting fuel gas, where it is contacted by the fuel gas, is composed of a rubber material not blended with dioctyl phthalate or other plasticizer, thereby preventing obstruction of the fuel supply owing to clogging of the jetting nozzle and the like by DOP or other plasticizer eluted from the rubber component situated in the fuel gas supply passage.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a two-piece induction seal for use in creating clean, safe, and secure inner seals on containers, comprising layers of synthetic foam, absorbing synthetic polymer, an induction membrane and a heat-sensitive seal.

Abstract: The invention provides a means of inhibiting bacterial growth particularly on a coated substrate. It comprises a method of forming a substantially dry powder coating containing a biocide, applying the powder coating composition to form a coating on the substrate, the biocide being capable of retaining effective biocidal activity in the coating.

Abstract: There is disclosed a zinc-rich coated steel article which is characterized by an outer layer of rubber containing a weight ratio of sulfur vulcanizing agent to total accelerator ranging from 0.4:1 to 0.8:1.

Abstract: Novel crystal gels and articles are formed from one or more block copolymers having at least one crystalline midblock and high levels of a plasticizer, said midblock segment having an amount of crystallinity sufficient to achieve improvements in one or more physical properties including improved crack propagation resistance, improved tear resistance, improved resistance to fatigue and resistance to catastrophic failure not obtainable in amorphous gels.

Abstract: There is provided a thermoplastic polymer composition containing (i) 100 parts of a block copolymer comprising an aromatic vinyl block and a conjugated diene block, (ii) 5 to 200 parts of a polyurethane block copolymer having a thermoplastic polyurethane block, (iii) 10 to 300 parts of a thermoplastic polyurethane and (iv) 10 to 300 parts of a paraffin oil.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention relates to polymeric assemblies which visibly change color in the presence of analyte. In particular, the presently claimed invention relates to liposomes comprising a plurality of lipid monomers, which comprises a polymerizable group, a hydrophilic head group and a hydrophobic tail group, and one or more ligands. Overall carbon chain length, and polymerizable group positioning on the monomer influence color change sensitivity to analyte concentrations.

Abstract: An article is coated with a multi-layer coating comprising a polymeric layer deposited on the surface of the article, a chrome/nickel alloy layer deposited on the polymeric layer, and a silicone resin layer deposited on the chrome/nickel alloy layer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition is provided that includes 100 parts by weight of a block copolymer and/or its hydrogenate having polymer blocks of an aromatic vinyl compound and polymer blocks of a conjugated diene compound, and from 5 to 95 parts by weight of a block copolymer having polymer blocks of an aromatic vinyl compound and/or an olefinic compound and polymer blocks having a constitutional unit derived from a (meth) acrylic compound, a laminate containing a layer of the composition, and a hot-melt adhesive that includes the composition. Because it has good melt adhesiveness, the composition of the invention can firmly adhere in melt to various polar or non-polar materials. Using the composition, it is easy to produce laminates having a layer of the composition and a layer of some other material, through melt shaping or any other melt adhesion techniques.

Abstract: An article is coated with a multi-layer coating comprising a polymeric layer deposited on the surface of the article, a chrome/nickel alloy layer deposited on the polymeric layer, and an acrylic layer deposited on the chrome/nickel alloy layer.

Abstract: A flexible hose for use in heating systems has an aluminum barrier layer for preventing ingestion of oxygen. The aluminum barrier layer is securely bonded between two adhesion tubes which are vulcanized in place against the aluminum. Vulcanization is performed in the presence of peroxide. Principal active ingredients of the adhesion tubes are ethylene propylene diene polymethylene and polybutadiene-maleic anhydride adduct resin.

Abstract: Provided is a system useful for oxygen scavenging which comprises at least two components, i.e., an oxygen scavenging material which forms at least one by-product upon reaction thereof with oxygen, and an effective amount of a neutralizing material capable of neutralizing at least a portion of these by-products. In a preferred application, a multi-layer structure that can be employed in producing packages and in particular food packages, comprises a first layer including an oxygen scavenging material and a second layer which includes a material that is capable of neutralizing at least a portion of the by-products produced by the oxidation of the oxygen scavenging material within the first layer. These two layers are arranged such that, upon formation of the package, the second layer is interior to the first layer. Furthermore, the multi-layer film can include one or more of an oxygen barrier layer, a polymeric selective barrier layer, and a heat-sealable layer.

Abstract: A chloroprene rubber composition which contains carbon black and of which the breaking elongation A and the static modulus in shear B of the vulcanizate satisfy the following formula:A.gtoreq.-36.4.times.B+1090 (1)where A is the breaking elongation (%) and B is the static modulus in shear (kgf/cm.sup.2).

Abstract: The invention relates to belts made of thermoplastic polymer (A) and comprising a sufficient amount of a polymer (B) to render them antistatic, the said polymer (B) comprising polyethylene glycol blocks. Use is advantageously made of polymers (A) containing polyamide-6 (PA-6) or polyamide-12 (PA-12) blocks and polytetramethylene glycol blocks and polymers (B) containing PA-6 or PA-12 blocks and polyethylene glycol blocks.

Abstract: A backing film for incorporation as a backing layer in a resilient floor covering or a floor tile having at least two laminae and a method for making such a backing layer whereby wastage is reduced when the color of the upper lamina is changed. Where there are two backing films having two or three laminae making up the backing layer the intermediately colored film resulting from a change in the color of the upper lamina can be utilized without further processing on the second backing film where color is not essential. Where there are three laminae making up a backing film the desired color is introduced and established in the bottom lamina before the supply of the original color to the upper lamina is stopped. The film can then be turned over for use with the former bottom lamina becoming the upper lamina.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising cationic fine particles of a crosslinked resin, which have an average particle diameter ranging from 0.1 to 100 .mu.m and a water absorption capacity of at most 25 times by volume, and a binder resin; and a printing medium comprising a base material and an ink-receiving layer provided on the base material, wherein the ink-receiving layer contains cationic fine particles of a crosslinked resin, which have an average particle diameter ranging from 0.1 to 100 .mu.m and a water absorption capacity of at most 25 times by volume, and a binder resin.

Abstract: A laminate and a coated web suitable for use as containers exhibiting a static decay of at least 90% in less than 2 seconds while measured at +/-5,000 volts, at 10% relative humidity and 24 hours conditioning is disclosed. The laminate and coated web comprise a paper substrate or a synthetic fiber substrate, a first coating on at least one surface of said paper substrate comprising synthetic hectorite clay and optionally a second coating comprising an organic or inorganic pigment applied over at least one of said coatings. These laminates are useful as antistatic coated paper containers.

Abstract: A joint sealing tape preferably has the following composition in mass %: 35 to 36% of a premix comprising 73 to 75% of a soft grade of bitumen, 18 to 19% rubber and 7 to 8% of comminuted tire rubber; 31 to 32% of a soft ge of bitumen; 19 to 20% ground slate; 11 to 12% cellulose powder; and 2% silicon dioxide.

Abstract: Process for making organic solvent-free aqueous crosslinkable polymer composition comprising: a) preparing an aqueous solution of an acid-functional oligomer with Tg 10 to 125.degree. C. and having crosslinker functional groups; b) conducting an aqueous emulsion polymerization to make an aqueous emulsion of an olefinic hydrophobic polymer in the presence of the aqueous oligomer solution, the hydrophobic polymer having Tg at least 25.degree. C. below that of the oligomer and optionally crosslinker functional groups, and c) combining with a crosslinking agent reactable with the crosslinker groups of the oligomer and polymer, said composition having Koenig hardness of .gtoreq.40 sec and minimum film forming temperature (MFFT) .ltoreq.55.degree. C. Also the aqueous composition so formed and its use in various applications. The aqueous composition has excellent properties and in particular an advantageous balance of MFFT and Koenig hardness.

Abstract: An interior molded article for automobiles is disclosed, comprising a hard core portion and a soft coating portion for covering the hard core portion, wherein the soft coating portion comprises one or more layers and at least one of them comprises a thermoplastic elastomer material.

Abstract: Strippable, primerless, radiation curable protective coatings for silver, nickel, brass and aluminum surfaces comprising(a) colloidal inorganic oxide particles of diameter less than 50 nanometers;(b) non-silyl polyethylenically unsaturated monomers and oligomers; and(c) catalytic amounts of suitable photo-initiators.The cured protective coatings are useful for shaped metal objects and for metal coated thermoplastic substrates.

Abstract: A polyester resin film laminated metal sheet having a metal sheet and a polyester resin film on at least one surface. The polyester resin film is 41 to 58 weight percent polybutyelene terephthalate and 42 to 59 weight percent polyethylene terephthalate. This composition provides the polyester resin film laminated metal sheet with an improved resistance to milky discoloration during retort treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a preparation for insulation/sealing and coating purposes, comprising an apolar, non-setting fluid polymer having a glass transition temperature lower than -60.degree. C., wherein the polymer has a surface tension of less than 40 mN/m above the glass transition temperature. Preferably, the preparation contains one or more fillers having a different particle size and a different particle size distribution.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention relates to an ink-imprinted and reusable multilayer cling film of at least one layer for use in combination with a substrate having a rigid smooth surface comprising a non-vinyl flexible polymer cling film which has two smooth surfaces, is substantially free of added plasticizer and provides a 180.degree. peel force after application to glass of from about 30 to about 2500 gms after aging in a 140.degree. F. oven for 72 hours.In another embodiment, the invention relates to an ink-printed and reusable multilayer cling film of at least two layers which can cling to substrates having a rigid smooth surface without the use of an adhesive material.

Abstract: Polymeric coupling agents incorporate within their structures co-vulcanizable groups such as alkenyl, epoxide, acrylate and/or acrylamide, and metal-complexing groups such as carboxylic, oxime, amine, hydroxamic and/or iminodiacetic groups. The polymeric coupling agents are useful in the adhesion of certain substrates and are particularly useful as adhesives for the adhesion of rubbers with metals. Snytheses of the novel polymeric coupling agents are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electric conductive roller comprising a rubber having a volume specific resistance of not more than 10.sup.12 .OMEGA.cm and an electric conductive filler mixed in the rubber, said electric conductive roller satisfying the following formulas (1) and (2):log R.gtoreq.log R.sub.0 -4 (1)log R<log R.sub.0 (2)wherein R is a resistance of the roller when the electric conductive filler is added, and R.sub.0 is a resistance of the roller when no electric conductive filler is added.This electric conductive roller has a low dependence of an electric resistance on a change in applied voltage and environment.

Abstract: According to the present invention a non-stick, microwaveable food wrap for crispening and browning of food is provided comprising a non-stick layer; a polymeric film layer; an unperforated susceptor layer; an adhesive layer; a paper layer and optionally containing at least one encapsulated flavor and/or fragrance incorporated into the laminated non-stick microwaveable food wrap and freshly released by microwave heating into the food item while being cooked, browned and crispened.

Abstract: A biasable transfer system member for use in an electrographic printing apparatus for attracting electrically charged particles from an imaging substrate to the biasable transfer system member includes an electrically conductive core and an outer layer of a fluorinated carbon filled elastomer wherein the fluorinated carbon has a fluorine content of about 10 to about 30 weight percent based on the weight of fluorinated carbon.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin molded product comprises a thermoplastic resin containing 5 to 40% by weight of rubber particles. The rubber particles present near the surface of the molded product fulfill conditions of the equations (1) to (4):(b/a).ltoreq.2 (1)where a and b are the average minor and major axis lengths in a section of the rubber particles,1.ltoreq.{(b/a)max.}/{(b/a)min.}.ltoreq.1.5 (2)where {(b/a)max.} and {(b/a)min.} are the maximum and minimum values of the ratios of (b/a), and0.ltoreq.(Amax.-A)/A.ltoreq.0.2 (3)0.ltoreq.(A-Amin.)/A.ltoreq.0.2 (4)where Amax. and Amin. are the maximum and minimum values of the proportions of the areas accounted for by the rubber particles in sections of the molded product, and A is the average value of the proportions.

Abstract: A flexible metallized product having a base material made of a soft resin material comprising polypropylene mixed with diene or polypropylene mixed with rubber, a base coat layer formed on the surface of the base material, a metal thin film layer formed on the surface of the base coat layer and a top coat layer covering the metal thin film layer. The metal thin film layer is made of a corrosion resistant metal such as chromium. The metal thin film layer has a thickness of at least 150 .ANG. and no greater than 800 .ANG. by means of a vacuum vapor deposition or sputtering. The metal thin film layer is constituted by a plurality of metal particles. The metal particles are disposed such that adjacent metal particles are in contact with one another to form a grain boundary therebetween.

Abstract: The invention relates to belts made of thermoplastic polymer (A) and comprising a sufficient amount of a polymer (B) to render them antistatic, the said polymer (B) comprising polyethylene glycol blocks. Use is advantageously made of polymers (A) containing polyamide-6 (PA-6) or polyamide-12 (PA-12) blocks and polytetramethylene glycol blocks and polymers (B) containing PA-6 or PA-12 blocks and polyethylene glycol blocks.

Abstract: A release film which is a polymeric film coated with a release resin which is a water soluble copolymer containing styrene is disclosed. The release film is especially suitable for receiving a layer(s) of metal for release of the metal flakes. The released metal flakes possess enhanced optical properties.

Abstract: A holographic article and method for forming permits the party producing the final document to print the holographic image directly on the final document thereby permitting such party to retain and maintain control of its own embossing shim on which the hologram has been formed and which is utilized for embossing the holographic image on the document. A film upon which a holographic image can be directly stamped upon the final document includes a layer of metal having a thickness in the range of 20 millimicrons to 100 millimicrons, a lacquer coating having a thickness in the range of 0.5 microns to 3 microns and a heat activatible adhesive. The metal layer lacquer coating and heat activatible adhesive are caused to be adhered to the substrate forming the final document during a stamping operation which releases said metal layer, lacquer coating and heat activatible adhesive from a plastic carrier film to which had initially been applied.

Abstract: Lubricious coatings comprising a binder polymer having a vinyl moiety and a carboxylic acid moiety and a hydrophilic polymer are disclosed. The coatings can be applied to a variety of substrates such as, for example, catheters, stents, dilatation balloons, guide wires, endotracheal tubes, instruments, implants and other biomedical devices and can provide exceptional lubricity and abrasion resistance. Processes for applying the lubricious coatings in either one or two coating steps are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a blow-molded article which can be readily formed with good Gloss and with substantially no surface unevenness, even without application of surface coating, and which can be used as a finished product without further treatment. The blow-molded article has a base layer and a surface layer. The base layer is formed from a thermoplastic resin material having a melt index (MI) of about 0.05-2.0 and a flexural modulus of 1,470 MPa (15,000 kgf/cm.sup.2) or more. The surface layer is formed from a colored or transparent thermoplastic resin material having an MI of about 1-30 provided that it is higher than that of the base layer, and excellent weather resistance. The thermoplastic resins used to form the base and surface layers should be resins of the same family.

Abstract: An adhesive composition and foils coated with the adhesive, wherein the adhesive consisting essentially of: (I) a fist amount of a non-modified epoxy resin and a second amount of a rubber-modified epoxy resin in a total amount of 60-100 parts by weight, wherein the amount of rubber-modified epoxy resin is 0.5 to 20 parts by weight; (II) 5-30 parts by weight of a polyvinyl acetal resin; and optionally contains (III) at least one resin selected rom the group consisting of blocked isocyanate resins, polyester resins, polyester resins, melamine resins and urethane resins. The adhesive coating can optionally contain inorganic fillers, fire retardants, and curing agents.

Abstract: The present invention in broadest terms includes plastic composites comprising at least two layers comprising: (1) a first layer comprising a polymeric blend comprising at least one fluoropolymer and at least one polymeric material selected from the group consisting of terpolymers; and (2) at least one substrate material.

Abstract: A thermosetting, organic solvent-based, primer coating composition for protecting metal surfaces which includes a solvent solution of: (a) a hydroxy-functional polyester resin; (b) a thermosetting acrylic resin; (c) a hydroxy-terminal polybutadiene resin, a hydroxy-terminal epoxidized polybutadiene resin, or mixtures thereof; (d) a blocked isocyanate crosslinker including at least one dimethyl pyrazole blocked isocyanate; (e) an aminoplast crosslinker including at least one melamine-formaldehyde condensate; (f) a catalyst; and, (g) a pigment. The primer exhibits excellent flexibility after curing to allow the primer to be coil coated onto metals as a thicker film and to have the metal subsequently formed without film fracture or loss of adhesion.