Abstract: A polyetheretherketone film is used in the consolidation of a prepreg so that the film becomes incorporated into the consolidated prepreg, defines an outer layer of the consolidated prepreg and therefore provides the consolidated prepreg with advantageous properties. In one embodiment, a film may be used as a bagging material. In this embodiment, prepreg is positioned in a mould to define a precursor of a composite material. A bagging film is positioned next to the prepreg and a vacuum is applied via port to evacuate the space between the prepreg and film and induction heating is used to cause the resin in the prepreg to melt. In addition, the film yields and draws and this stretched film will cover the prepreg and act as a bagging material. Another embodiment addresses the problem of insertion and/or removal of an inflatable bladder in the manufacture of hollow articles and utilizes a gas filled thermoplastic bag.

Abstract: A method of imparting sustained antimicrobial properties throughout a material or substrate using an antimicrobial polymerizable silicon-containing quaternary ammonium salt monomer in a solvent to form a quaternary ammonium salt solution; and mixing the silicon-containing quaternary ammonium salt solution with at least a second monomer or a polymer or coating a solid polymer. Depending on the nature of the second monomer or polymer and the reaction conditions; a copolymer with the first monomer or a homopolymer will form, such that a polymeric material, substrate or formed plastic product comprising the copolymer or homopolymer or blended with the coated concentrate will have sustained antimicrobial properties. This method can be used to make formed plastic products, thin layer films and other products having sustained antimicrobial properties.

Abstract: Composite bodies, processes for making them, and their uses are disclosed, the composite bodies comprising a polyacetal portion and a modified thermoplastic vulcanizate portion bonded together, wherein the modified thermoplastic vulcanizate portion comprises a modified thermoplastic vulcanizate elastomer having a hardness of 30 to 90 Shore A and wherein the modified thermoplastic vulcanizate elastomer comprises: (a) 2 to 75% by weight of an at least partially crosslinked ethylene-propylene-diene rubber in from 1 to 50% by weight of a polyolefinic matrix further comprising 0.05 to 10% by weight of an ingredient selected from the group consisting of stabilizers, crosslinking aids, and mixtures thereof; (b) 1 to 30% by weight of a compatibilizer; and (c) 10 to 70% by weight of a non-olefinic thermoplastic material, all percentages by weight based on a total weight of the modified thermoplastic vulcanizate elastomer.

Abstract: Described are panels including a surface layer on a substrate. The surface layer includes a) cellulose fibers, b) at least one binder and (c) wear resistant particles. The use of different panels and a method for manufacturing is also described.

Abstract: A decorative laminate having improved scratch and abrasion resistance is provided. In one embodiment, the decorate laminate includes a substrate or core, a decorative sheet on the substrate, and an overlay sheet on the decorative sheet. The overlay sheet is coated on both major surfaces to provide scratch and abrasion resistance to the laminate. The coating on the interior facing surface contains mineral particles having a particle size of from between about 10-30 microns. The coating on the exterior facing surface contains a mixture of first mineral particles having a particle size of from between about 3-8 microns and second mineral particles having a particle size of less than about 1.0 micron. The first mineral particles are preferably alumina particles, and the second mineral particles are preferably sol gel process alumina particles.

Abstract: A sheet material includes a polycarbonate substrate and a protective coating containing the reaction products of an aminoplast resin, a polyol compound, and a UV-absorbing amount of a triazine compound. The sheet material exhibits an improved balance of abrasion resistance, solvent resistance, weatherability, and formability. Methods of preparing the sheet material are described.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of polymer interlayers and multiple layer glass panels comprising polymer interlayers, and, more specifically, the present invention is in the field of polymer interlayers comprising multiple thermoplastic sheets.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an environmentally safe, grease resistant article comprising an absorbent substrate, a cross-linking agent, and a polymer; wherein the substrate is first coated with the cross-linking agent and is then coated with the polymer.

Abstract: Recycling of laminate flooring based on a separation of the panels into particles which are connected with a binder and formed to a new sheet shaped material. A building panel includes a surface layer and a wood fiber based core, and the wood fiber based core includes aluminium oxide particles.

Abstract: A single-layer matte film or sheet which comprises a filler and a biodegradable resin (A) comprising a blend of a biodegradable polyester (a1) having a glass transition temperature Tg of 10° C. or lower and a biodegradable polyester (a2) having a glass transition temperature Tg of 30° C. or higher, and in which at least one side thereof has a surface gloss (45-degree gloss) as measured in accordance with ASTM-D2457-70 of 60% or lower.

Abstract: An optical film containing a polymer having at least a repeating unit represented by following general formula (I): The optical film is excellent in heat resistance, transparency and processability because it contains a polymer having a naphthyl group in a molecular structure. In addition, when a retardation film is produced by drawing the optical film, a composition ratio of the polymer can be adjusted in a specific range so that the retardation film exhibits inverse wavelength dispersion properties such that higher retardation value is offered in measuring by light with longer wavelength. The retardation film having such properties is extremely useful for improving display properties of a liquid crystal display device. The optical film is also used in the production of a polarizing plate.

Abstract: A composite material comprising the following components: (a) a first prepreg material with improved resistance to microbuckling and kinkband formation; and (b) a second prepreg material with improved resistance to delamination.

Abstract: A process for finishing a wood or wooden board, in particular an MDF or HDF board, with an upper side and an underside. The process includes applying a sealing layer of melamine resin to the upper side of the board and printing a decoration onto the sealing layer. A protective layer is applied of melamine resin to the decoration and the board is pressed under the action of temperature until the protective layer and the sealing layer melt and bond to each other with the inclusion of the decoration printed on.

Abstract: An electrically conductive film has an electrically conductive layer on at least one side, which is a thermoplastic resin film in which the electrically conductive layer contains a carbon nanotube (A), a carbon nanotube dispersant (B) and a binder resin (C), the total of contents of (A), (B) and (C) in the electrically conductive layer is 90% by weight or more relative to the entire electrically conductive layer, and weight rates of (A), (B) and (C) satisfy the following, and a weight ratio of (B) and (A) ((B)/(A)) is 0.5 or more and 15.0 or less: (A) 1.0 to 40.0% by weight, (B) 0.5 to 90.0% by weight, and (C) 4.0 to 98.5% by weight (provided that the total of contents of (A), (B) and (C) is let to be 100% by weight).

Abstract: This invention relates to an object having a functional element embedded in its top surface and processes for its manufacturing. The object is in general formed by molding, stamping, lamination or a combination thereof. The functional element is includes any electrical or mechanical elements that are capable of performing a function.

Abstract: A moisture-curable adhesive composition that may be formulated to be free of volatile organic compounds, or substantially free of volatile organic compounds which is safe for chronic exposure, resistant to combustion, and provides a high peel strength useful for securing a rubber membrane material to a rigid roof deck includes a polymer having silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal groups, a phenolic resin, and a non-polymeric silicon-containing hydrolyzable compound, wherein the ratio of the amount of polymer having silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal groups by weight to the amount of phenolic resin by weight is greater than 2:1.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for protecting exterior surfaces of automobiles and other products, or components of products, against abrasion, abrasive dust, water, acid rain, etc. The methods involve applying to a surface a protective coating composition comprising a polyvinyl butyrate emulsion and a relatively inert extender. The emulsion is dried to form a water-resistant protective coating that can be removed from the underlying surface by peeling when no longer desired.

Abstract: The method relates to a floor panel (100), more particularly a laminate floor, with resin-impregnated, more particularly paper layers (10, 11, 13), which are pressed together with a carrier board (12). In order to design a floor (100) in such a way that a conductive and transparent layer can be positioned at any point in the sequences of layers of the floor panel (100) in order to achieve an antistatic effect the invention proposes providing at least one layer (10, 11, 13) is provided with conductive and transparent pigments (16).

Abstract: A decorative board in the present invention includes: a core layer constituted by a prepreg impregnated with a slurry containing (a) an organic resin component including a phenol-formaldehyde resin and an amino-formaldehyde resin, (b) one or more selected from a group consisting of carbonate, silica, talc and fly ash, and (c) a metal hydroxide; and a decorative layer.

Abstract: Bonded fibrous articles having one or more bonds that are in contact with a lotion and methods for making such bonded fibrous articles are provided.

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin compositions suitable for laser welding are described in which black colorants are added. These colorants constitute amine salt of anthraquinone dyes. Additional dyes, coloring agents, and a variety of other materials may be added. These compositions demonstrate outstanding mechanical and chemical properties once laser-welded.

Abstract: A solvent-free multilayer laminated material comprises a lower substrate layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer or a mixture of thermoplastic polymers, an intermediate layer arranged thereon and comprising a flexible material, a further fibrous intermediate layer comprising plastic, which is provided with an adhesive material and an upper layer comprising metal, comprising plastic or comprising wood or wood-like materials. It does surprisingly not show any deformation even under exposure to temperatures of about 80° C. over a period of up to 40 days and can be used for the production of articles of furniture, floor coverings, wall panels or shaped articles for the electrical, construction or automotive industry.

Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to provide an interlayer for laminated glass having an excellent heat ray shielding property and an excellent transparent property which looks a natural color and laminated glass. The present invention is an interlayer for laminated glass, which is formed by laminating a plurality of layers comprising an adhesive resin, a heat ray shielding resin containing a heat ray shielding fine particle and a color tone compensation resin layer toned to have a color complementary to the color tone of the heat ray shielding fine particle being laminated.

Abstract: Provided is an oxymethylene copolymer composition for a stretched material having a high strength and a high elastic modulus, the composition including: an oxymethylene copolymer; and a crosslinkable compound to be blended with the oxymethylene copolymer in an amount of 0.001 to 0.05 part by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the oxymethylene copolymer. The present invention also relates to a stretched material obtained by using the oxymethylene copolymer composition. Further, the present invention relates to a structure obtained by the secondary processing of the above stretched material, and a structure obtained by using the above oxymethylene copolymer composition in a bonding layer of the structure. The present invention also relates to a method of producing a structure, the method including: using the oxymethylene copolymer composition in a bonding layer of the structure; and removing a polyalkylene glycol component with water or a solvent.

Abstract: A sheet of cellulose based material having enhanced strength, particularly the dry strength, substantially unaffected repulpability is disclosed. The sheet of cellulose based materials generally includes a first cellulose based material connected with a second cellulose base material element. The first cellulose based material is formed by separating a portion of the fiber from a furnish, treating the separated portion with a cationic wet strength resin which is allowed to bond to the fiber. The treated fiber is them mixed with the untreated balance of the fiber at some point before the paper machine. The fiber that is separated may be secondary fiber, virgin fiber or combinations thereof. The second cellulose base material element is substantially free from any treatment. The second cellulose base material element may be include substantially all untreated fibers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-lithographic patterning by laser (or similar-type energy beam) ablation, where the ablation system ultimately results in circuitry features that are relative free from debris induced over-plating defects (debris relating to the ablation process) and fully additive plating induced over-plating defects. Compositions of the invention include a circuit board precursor having an insulating substrate and a cover layer. The insulating substrate is made from a dielectric material and also a metal oxide activatable filler. The cover layer can be sacrificial or non-sacrificial and is used to remediate unwanted debris arising from the ablation process.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an interlayer film for a laminated glass and a laminated glass, which do not cause an increase in a haze value due to moisture absorption and have excellent moisture resistance. The present invention is directed to an interlayer film for a laminated glass, which contains a polyvinyl acetal resin and a moisture resistance improver.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a biodegradable label for in-mold forming, which is excellent in water resistance, is printable to allow for printing letters, or the like, by various printing methods, and is biodegradable in a natural environment; and to provide a biodegradable container attached with this biodegradable label for in-mold forming. In the present invention, the gist of the first invention is a biodegradable label for in-mold forming, comprising a laminate film (a/b), having a film (a), comprising a biodegradable resin (A), and a film (b), comprising a heat-sealable biodegradable resin (B); and the gist of the second invention is a biodegradable container attached with this biodegradable label for in-mold forming.

Abstract: Composite with a first part composed of a thermoset material and with a second part composed of a thermoplastic material, and with an adhesion-promoter layer located between these, where the first part has been bonded by way of the adhesion-promoter layer to the second part, and where the adhesion-promoter layer comprises pyrolytically deposited semiconductor oxides and/or pyrolytically deposited metal oxides.

Abstract: A method for welding two opaque elements of polymer material stable at high temperatures including the following steps: preparing a lower element of opaque polymer material which is stable at high temperatures and to which is added a carbon powder in such a manner that the lower element is capable of absorbing laser radiation, preparing an upper element of polymer material which is stable at high temperatures, laser-welding the lower element and the upper element by laser radiation passing through the upper element and bringing about the welding at the interface between the upper element and the lower element. The upper element is made, during its preparation, opaque with respect to visible radiation and transparent with respect to laser radiation by adding a pigment to the polymer material, the pigment which is of the mineral or organic type not modifying the properties of the polymer material, being transparent with respect to laser radiation and stable at high temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of polymer interlayers and multiple layer glass panels comprising polymer interlayers, and, more specifically, the present invention is in the field of polymer interlayers comprising multiple thermoplastic sheets.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin sheet is provided which has good penetration resistance over a range from low to high temperature region and can be used as an intermediate film of a laminated glass. The thermoplastic resin sheet has such a layered structure that a first polyvinyl acetal resin layer (A) is provided on each side of a second polyvinyl acetal resin layer (B). The first polyvinyl acetal resin layer (A) is comprised mainly of an acetalized product of polyvinyl alcohol with aldehyde (a) having 4-6 carbon atoms. The second polyvinyl acetal resin layer (B) is comprised mainly of a coacetalized product of polyvinyl alcohol with aldehyde (a) having 4-6 carbon atoms and aldehyde (b) having 1-3 carbon atoms. A polymer unit (X) derived from the aldehyde (a) and a polymer unit (Y) derived from the aldehyde (b), in total, account for at least 55% by mole while the first polymer unit (X) alone accounts for 0.5-80% by mole of the total of the coacetalized product.

Abstract: An alkanolamine-modified phenolic resin formulation is formed by reacting a basic catalyst, formaldehyde, water and a benzene-ol to form an intermediate composition to which and an alkanolamine is subsequently added to reduce the presence of free formaldehyde. The alkanolamine-modified phenolic resin formulation can be employed to coat abrasive products having a relatively low free formaldehyde content.

Abstract: Emulgator-free microgel, dispersed in an aqueous phase, obtainable by producing a polyacrylate (A) in the presence of at least one compound (B) containing a phosphonic acid group, where the polyacrylate (A) has at least one hydroxyl group and at least one carboxyl group; aqueous phase crosslinking of the reaction mixture originating from step a) with an aminoplast resin (C); subsequent emulsion polymerization of the reaction mixture originating from step b) with at least one monomer compound (D) which contains at least one radically polymerizable double bond.

Abstract: The invention describes a bearing element (1), comprising a protective layer (2), a bearing metal layer (3) applied over the protective layer (2) and a sliding layer (4) applied by sputtering over the bearing metal layer (3). A sliding paint layer (5) is applied onto the sliding layer (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a paper and panels made therefrom for flooring.

Abstract: Disclosed is a functional cornstalk board and a preparation method thereof. The functional cornstalk board of the present invention includes 1 to 10 parts by weight of a curing agent, based on the total weight of the mixture of 6 to 10 parts by weight of cornstalk and 0.2 to 2 parts by weight of a binder or silicate, wherein the functional cornstalk board is obtained by molding the raw material at a molding temperature of 120 to 210° C. and a molding pressure of 10 to 30,000 kgf/cm2 for a molding time of 0.5 to 20 minutes using the semiautomatic or multistage automatic heat press device. The functional cornstalk board of the present invention is a cornstalk plywood material having a bending strength of 300 to 750 kgf/cm3, a density of 0.5 to 0.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced composite including layers of fibers, each layer being impregnated with a resin. The layers include in combination a layer of an addition cured silicone resin and a layer of an organic resin. The layers form a hybrid composite having a higher modulus retention at elevated temperatures than the addition cured silicone resin alone. The hybrid composite's mechanical properties are similar to the organic resin composite, but demonstrate enhanced thermal resistance and reduced flammability.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of polymer interlayers and multiple layer glass panels comprising polymer interlayers, and, more specifically, the present invention is in the field of polymer interlayers comprising multiple thermoplastic sheets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gas barrier film having, on one surface of a substrate film, a gas-barrier layer comprising at least one organic region and at least one inorganic region, and having, as a barrier property-having layer, only a layer comprising a barrier property-having resin as the main ingredient of the layer on the other surface of the substrate film. The gas barrier film has can effectively prevent moisture penetration through the other surface thereof not having the gas-barrier layer.

Abstract: A multi-layered composite includes a polymer adhesive layer and a polymer support film layer that becomes intimately incorporated with the polymer adhesive layer upon application of heat.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an interlayer film for a laminate glass to obtain a laminate glass which is excellent in transparency, heat-shielding property, and electromagnetic wave transmittance even if the laminate glass is produced by sandwiching the interlayer film for a laminate glass with one pair of glasses, and which is not deteriorated in the visible light transmittance and the initial optical properties and is excellent in weathering-resistance after the test even if a durability test to light is run for the above-mentioned laminate glass.

Abstract: Improved resin-bonded powdered metal components are protected against corrosion and reduction of crush strength during contact with corrosive fluids such as alcohols, ethanol-containing fuels, glycols and peroxide-containing fuels by a resin system coating that, when cured, provides a relatively high crosslink density and relatively few hydrolysable radicals. Magnetic properties of resin-bonded powdered metal magnets are protected from heat degradation by the cured resin coating. The coating can be a heat-cured resin system comprising a phenol novolac resin and a compatible hardener. In one embodiment magnetizable powdered materials have an uncured resin system coating to provide a B-stage material that can be cured after compression shaping.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a laminated glass and an interlayer film for laminated glasses, which have the high performance for mitigating the impact given externally and, particularly in the case of using it as glass for vehicles, have the high performance for mitigating the impact when head comes into collision with the glass due to the occurrence of a personal accident. The present invention is directed to a laminated glass, wherein at least an interlayer film for laminated glasses and a glass sheet are laminated and unified, Head Injury Criteria (HIC) values, measured according to regulations of European Enhanced Vehicle-safety Committee; EEVC/WG 17, being 1,000 or lower.

Abstract: A curable organic resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a curable organic resin and (B) 0.01 to 100 parts by weight of a thiocyanato-containing organohydrocarbonoxysilane or an isothiocyanato-containing organohydrocarbonoxysilane represented by the general formula: X—R1—Si(OR2)nR33-n, wherein X is NCS— or SCN—, R1 is an alkylene or alkyleneoxyalkylene group, R2 and R3 are monovalent hydrocarbon groups, and the subscript n is 1, 2, or 3. The curable organic resin composition possesses superior moldability and, when cured, exhibits superior adhesive properties on substrates such as metals.

Abstract: Getter systems are provided including one or more deposits of getter materials, wherein at least one of the deposits is in contact with a layer of a material having H2O transport properties.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of interlayers for use in multiple layer glass panels, and more specifically, the present invention is in the field of interlayers comprising a fluoropolymer sheet and a nonfluoropolymer polymer sheet.

Abstract: A furniture finish laminate flooring comprises the base material layer, balance layer and decorating layer that is coated with alumina-contained melamine formaldehyde resin. The furniture finish laminate flooring has not only the same advantages of not-apt-to-deform and high abrasive resistance as the traditional consolidated compound flooring but also the high brightness and definition like the surfaces of high grade furniture. The present invention is characterized in reasonable design, simple structure, easy production, saving of raw materials and reduction of production cost, whereby it can well meet the demands for high definition quality of flooring covering by the high-end customers, with an excellent prospect for generalization and application.

Abstract: The present invention provides multiple layer interlayers that can be used in multiple layer glass panel type applications to reduce the amount of sound transmitted through the panel while also providing a colored region within a gradient region. The acoustic effect can be achieved by using two or more polymer sheets having differing compositions that have been combined into a single multiple layer interlayer, and the gradient region effect is achieved by forming a colored region in one or more gradient regions of the individual layers.

Abstract: Coating compositions are disclosed that include a film-forming resin, a radiation cure initiator, a colorant, and a diluent. These compositions are substantially free of radiation curable material. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with such compositions, substrates at least partially coated with a multi-layer composite coating comprising at least one coating layer deposited from such compositions, and methods for improving the adhesion of a multi-layer composite coating system to a porous substrate.