Abstract: The invention pertains to low profile additives (“LPA”) comprising branched polymers having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of at least about 20,000 grams/mole and a number average molecular weight (Mn) of at least about 3,000 grams/mole and methods for making the LPAs. The invention further concerns compositions comprising LPAs synthesized from one or more difunctional monomers and one or more branching agents. Also, disclosed are thermosettable resinous compositions and molded articles comprising the LPAs.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method for manufacturing phase change material (PCM) pellets. The method includes providing a melt composition including paraffin and a polymer. The paraffin has a melt point between about 10° C. and about 50° C., and more preferably between about 18° C. and about 28° C. In one embodiment, the melt composition includes various additives, such as a flame retardant. The method further includes forming the melt composition into PCM pellets. The method further may include the step of cooling the melt to increase the melt viscosity before pelletizing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermosetting resin composition for steel inserts, the composition including a thermosetting resin composite and a glass fiber. The thermosetting resin composite preferably includes 100 PHR of an unsaturated polyester resin, about 30 to 40 PHR of a low shrinkage agent, about 5 to 8 PHR of a release agent, about 130 to 140 PHR of a filler, about 2 to 8 PHR of a thickening agent, and about 1 to 2 PHR of a curing agent, based on 100 PHR of the unsaturated polyester resin. The thermosetting resin composition provides reduced costs and weight as compared to a steel material composed of only steel, and also exhibits physical properties comparable to the steel material.

Abstract: Provided are a resin composition for general-purpose LED reflectors, which discolors little through thermal deterioration and is excellent in heat discoloration resistance, which can provide an LED lamp using it and having a long life, which is relatively inexpensive and has good storage stability, and which is excellent in handleability and workability, and an LED reflector and an LED luminaire using the resin composition.

Abstract: A film comprising a polylactic acid and polypropylene blend having a haze of from about 10% to about 95% and a gloss 45° of from about 50 to about 125. A method of producing an oriented film comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, forming the polymeric blend into a film, and orienting the film. A method of producing an injection molded article comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, injecting the polymeric blend into a mold, and forming the article.

Abstract: A film comprising a polylactic acid and polypropylene blend having a haze of from about 10% to about 95% and a gloss 45° of from about 50 to about 125. A method of producing an oriented film comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, forming the polymeric blend into a film, and orienting the film. A method of producing an injection molded article comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, injecting the polymeric blend into a mold, and forming the article.

Abstract: A film comprising a polylactic acid and polypropylene blend having a haze of from about 10% to about 95% and a gloss 45° of from about 50 to about 125. A method of producing an oriented film comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, forming the polymeric blend into a film, and orienting the film. A method of producing an injection molded article comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, injecting the polymeric blend into a mold, and forming the article.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a curable composition comprising a curable fluoroelastomer, a curative and an acid acceptor selected from the group consisting of a hydrous bismuth oxide nitrate compound and bismuth oxide. Cured articles made therefrom are resistant to volume swell in acids, coolant and in biofuel.

Abstract: A film comprising a polylactic acid and polypropylene blend having a haze of from about 10% to about 95% and a gloss 45° of from about 50 to about 125. A method of producing an oriented film comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, forming the polymeric blend into a film, and orienting the film. A method of producing an injection molded article comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, injecting the polymeric blend into a mold, and forming the article.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition comprising a) a polyacrylate polyol obtainable by polymerization of olefinically unsaturated monomers wherein at least 40 weight-% of the monomers comprises linear or branched alk(en)yl or alk(en)ylene groups having at least 4 carbon atoms; b) a polyester polyol obtainable by esterification of building blocks having ester-forming functional groups wherein at least 30 weight-% of the building blocks comprises linear or branched alk(en)yl or alk(en)ylene groups with at least 4 carbon atoms per ester-forming functional group, the polyester polyol having a hydroxy value above 280 mg KOH/g and a hydroxy functionality of at least 2, and c) an isocyanate-functional crosslinker.

Abstract: A hydrogel having a floatability where from 40% to 90% of a solution and/or suspension to be thickened are thickened starting from the surface of the liquid and the rest of the solution and/or suspension to be thickened is thickened starting from the bottom of the container, a process for preparing the hydrogel and also its use for absorbing blood and/or body fluids, especially in hygiene articles, or for thickening aqueous solutions and/or suspensions, especially for thickening medical wastes.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition which comprises (A) 40 to 98 mass % thermoplastic resin and (B) 60 to 2 mass % titanium oxide particles whose surface has been coated with a hydrous oxide and/or oxide of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, silicon, zirconium, tin, cerium, titanium, and zinc, wherein the titanium oxide particles contain 80 to 97 mass %, excluding 97 mass %, titanium oxide ingredient and have total content of alkali metal cations and alkaline earth metal cations extractable with pure water of 120 mass ppm or lower. The resin composition is excellent in reflectance and thermal stability in residence during molding into large products.

Abstract: Corundum coated with a silicone compound containing a silicone resin, a resin composition containing the corundum, and an electronic device using an electronic part or semiconductor element, which transmits heat through the resin composition, by which a good affinity between a resin and corundum is obtained and a kneaded product assured of a low viscosity, a uniform dispersibility and when a curable resin is used as the matrix resin, a high curing rate, is yielded so that the handling and moldability of the resin composition can be enhanced.

Abstract: A gelatinizer for alkaline batteries, which comprises crosslinked polymer particles comprising, as one or more main constituting monomer units, (meth) acrylic acid and/or an alkali metal salt thereof having an average particle size of 0.1 to 2,000 ?m, and a super fine particle form metal oxide having an average particle size of 0.1 to 100 nm; and an alkaline battery using the gelatinizer. The impact resistance of the battery, the discharge characteristic thereof, the lifespan thereof, and others are very good. The present invention can make the time for producing alkaline batteries short, and is useful for producing batteries containing none of materials harmful to the human body, such as benzene.

Abstract: Polymeric materials and products, including sheet flooring materials prepared from the polymeric materials, and processes for preparing the polymeric materials, are disclosed. The polymeric materials include a polylactic acid-based polymer in combination with plasticizer and a compatibilizer, and optionally include a filler. The polymeric material can include between about 30 to about 50 percent by weight polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene glycol, polyglycolide, ethylene vinyl acetate, polycarbonate, polycaprolactone, polyhydroxyalkanoates, or polyolefins modified with polar groups, for example, ionomers. The plasticizer is typically an epoxidized vegetable oil or esterified and epoxidized vegetable oil and is typically present in an amount of between about 10 and about 50% by weight. In some embodiments, the compatibilizer is a polyolefin modified with one or more polar functional groups, and is typically present in an amount of between about 5 and about 10% by weight.

Abstract: A formulation for controlling the thickening profile for sheet molding compositions to a lower viscosity for use in low pressure molding conditions is provided. The B side addition of a modified alkaline earth oxide thickening system using a combination of oxides results in a sheet molding compound that is tack free at lowered viscosities. These sheet molding compounds exhibit extended shelf lives, good flowability, and excellent handling characteristics.

Abstract: Polymeric materials and products, including sheet flooring materials prepared from the polymeric materials, and processes for preparing the polymeric materials, are disclosed. The polymeric materials include a polylactic acid-based polymer in combination with plasticizer and a compatibilizer, and optionally include a filler. The polymeric material can include between about 30 to about 50 percent by weight polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene glycol, polyglycolide, ethylene vinyl acetate, polycarbonate, polycaprolactone, polyhydroxyalkanoates, or polyolefins modified with polar groups, for example, ionomers. The plasticizer is typically an epoxidized vegetable oil or esterified and epoxidized vegetable oil and is typically present in an amount of between about 10 and about 50% by weight. In some embodiments, the compatibilizer is a polyolefin modified with one or more polar functional groups, and is typically present in an amount of between about 5 and about 10% by weight.

Abstract: Photocurable luminescent polymers are prepared from thermosetting unsaturated polyesters, suspending fillers, phosphorescent pigments and photocatalysts and utilized to make gel coated articles and molded, cast and fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) articles. The luminescent polymers show bright and long-lasting photoluminescent afterglow, strong thermostimulation of afterglow by heat and electroluminescent properties.

Abstract: Stabilized pre-promoted unsaturated polymer resin systems that include a tertiary aromatic amine cure promoter. The stabilized curable resins systems can include a vinyl ester resin.

Abstract: A cross-linkable polyester resin composition for use with a reinforcing element for reinforcing rock and other structures, comprises: (a) from 10 to 45% of a cross-linkable unsaturated polyester resin, (b) from 40 to 90% of a filter and (c) from 1 to 15% of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer copolymerizable with the polyester, the percentages being by weight based on the total weight of (a), (b) and (c), the composition being solid but permitting insertion and rotation of a reinforcing element to cause mixing of the composition with a cross-linking catalyst to form a hard mass. Composition will cold cure when mixed with catalyst preferably the monomer has higher flash point than styrene. Advantage of the solid composition is that it does not need to be enclosed within frangible sheath as in the prior art.

Abstract: A heat conductive adhesive film, wherein a magnetic field is applied to a film composition comprising boron nitride powder for orientating and solidifying the boron nitride powder in the composition in a given direction, an manufacturing method thereof, and an electronic component, characterized by that a heat radiating element and a heat conductive member are adhered by a heat conductive adhesive film wherein boron nitride powder is orientated in a given direction, presenting a high heat conductivity, an excellent heat radiation, and a good electric insulation and a high peeling-off strength.

Abstract: A material composition made of a matrix material, a nano-sized particulate fraction and a micron-sized particulate fraction. A process of making a nano-structured composition. A nano-structured material is provided to initiate a mixture. A micron-sized particulate material is added to the mixture. A matrix material is added to the mixture.

Abstract: A composition is provided which comprises a first component, a second component, and a compressible substance in which the first component comprises a peroxide, a liquid which comprises water, and a solid particulate; and the second component comprises a polymer, a crosslinking agent, and a solid particulate. The composition can further comprises a sugar. Also disclosed is a process that can be used for preventing a grouting composition from becoming limp. The process comprises combining a grouting composition with a compressible substance in which the composition comprises a first component and a second component as disclosed above.

Abstract: An composition is provided which comprises a first component and a second component in which the first component comprises a peroxide, a liquid which comprises water, a sugar, and a solid particulate; and the second component comprises a polymer, a crosslinking agent, and a solid particulate. Also disclosed are processes for reducing fluid loss in a grouting composition and for anchoring a reinforcing member in a hole using the composition disclosed above.

Abstract: This invention provides a particulate composite comprising a polyester resin, a plasticizer, and a plurality of cenospheres. The polyester resin and the plasticizer form a matrix wherein the cenospsheres are distributed nonhomogeneously in the matrix. The nonhomogenous distribution of cenospheres further comprises a continuously varying particle volume fraction along a single dimension.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a cationic electrodeposition coating composition which is free of toxic rust-preventive pigments such as lead compounds and capable of giving coating films having high resistance to corrosion and rusting, even when applied to a substrate surface which is only insufficiently subjected, to a chemical conversion treatment.

Abstract: Method for on-mold surface coating fiberglass-reinforced molded articles during their manufacture with environmentally friendly and physiologically safe thermosetting unsaturated polyester on-mold coating powders which serve as replacements for liquid gel coats. The thermosetting coating powders employed are adapted to cure at low temperatures to avoid causing thermal damage to the heat sensitive plastic molds which must be reused over and over again, and to cure in the presence of atmospheric oxygen to enable over coating with liquid fill resins and fiberglass, which constitute the bulk of the finished article, without having the fill resins bleed through the powder coating film and detrimentally affect the overall quality of the surface finish.

Abstract: A resin concrete composition and its molded article are provided, the resin concrete, even with a reduced resin content, having an excellent flowability, which is an important property in a molding operation, and necessitating no shrinkage reduction agent, and the molded article having no cracks and being highly strong. The resin concrete composition comprises (A) a resin composition containing (a) an unsaturated polyester of an unsaturated acid, a di- and/or trialkylene glycol, and dicyclopentadiene and (b) a polymerizable unsaturated monomer, (B) an aggregate, and (C) a filler.

Abstract: Luminescent polymers are prepared from thermosetting unsaturated polyesters, suspending fillers and phosphorescent pigments and utilized to make gel coated articles and molded, cast and fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) articles. The luminescent polymers show bright and long-lasting photoluminescent afterglow, strong thermostimulation of afterglow by heat and electroluminescent properties. The preferred thermosetting unsaturated polyester resins are prepared by condensing mixtures of ethylenically unsaturated and aromatic dicarboxylic acids and anhydrides with dihydric alcohols and a polymerizable vinylidene monomer. Phthalic (orthophthalic) and isophthalic aromatic modified polyesters and their substituted derivatives are preferred, particularly those formed from maleate or fumarate unsaturated dicarboxylic acids and anhydrides and a glycol or mixtures of glycols. The preferred monomer is styrene.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the preparation of alloy articles consisting essentially of glass and high temperature organic thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers having working temperatures which are compatible with that of the glass and/or the precursor glass for the glass-ceramic. The glass and polymer are combined at the working temperature to form an intimate mixture; i.e., the glass and polymer are in a sufficiently fluid state to be blended together to yield a body exhibiting an essentially uniform, fine-grained microstructure wherein, desirably, there is at least partial miscibility and/or a reaction between the glass and the polymer to promote adhesion and bonding therebetween. A body is shaped from the mixture and cooled to room temperature.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition comprising 21-29% by weight of a resin component consisting of fumaric acid neopentyl glycol propylene glycol type polyester and cumene hydroperoxide as a hardening agent; 52-60% by weight of one or more kinds of inorganic compounds which undergo dehydration reaction at a temperature not later than 150.degree. C. as an inorganic filler; and 15-23% by weight of a reinforcing material. The composition of the present invention when used for an insulation component member of a switch, improves the insulation property after the cut-off of a large electric current.

Abstract: This invention relates to low pressure sheet molding compounds and, more particularly, to a composition that is moldable at pressures below about 100 psi, said composition being made by combining: (A) an unsaturated prepolymer resin; (B) a monomeric unsaturated polymerizable material containing a terminal ethylene group; (C) a hydroxy-terminated polyester having a molecular weight in the range of about 500 to about 3000; (D) a polyisocyanate; and (E) a polymerization initiator; the mole ratio of NCO groups from (D) to OH groups from (C) being in the range of about 0.1 to about 10.

Abstract: A method for producing a pelletized pavement marking mixture includes selecting an appropriate thermoplastic binder that is a solid at ambient temperatures and heating the appropriate thermoplastic binder in a reaction vessel to a temperature sufficient to form a liquid thermoplastic binder; forming a heated pavement marking mixture by adding a plasticizer and a filler to the liquid thermoplastic binder in the reaction vessel; forming a substantially homogeneous pavement marking mixture by blending the heated pavement marking mixture for period sufficient to substantially evenly distribute the plasticizer and the filler within the liquid thermoplastic resin while maintaining the heated pavement mixture at an elevated temperature; extruding the substantially homogeneous pavement marking mixture from the reaction vessel to form an extruded substantially homogeneous pavement marking mixture; and pelletizing the extruded substantially homogeneous pavement marking mixture.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making a thickened thermoset resin composition, comprising: mixing(A) a carboxylic acid containing thermoset resin composition; and(B) at least one compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein in Formula (B-I): R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen or methyl; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, a hydrocarbon group or a substituted hydrocarbon group, the substituents on said substituted hydrocarbon group comprising oxygen and/or nitrogen; and n is at least 1.

Abstract: Thermosetting composition. According to the invention, it comprises approximately, by weight:33% to 43% of a thermosetting resin;5% to 15% cellulose fibers;15% to 21% mineral fillers;12.5% to 22.5% reinforcement fibers of high mechanical strength.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an encapsulated toner for heat-and-pressure fixing having a heat-fusible core material containing at least a thermoplastic resin and a coloring agent and a shell formed thereon so as to cover the surface of the core material. An amorphous polyester is used as the main component of the shell, and the amount of the amorphous polyester is normally 3 to 50 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the core material. The encapsulated toner of the present invention is excellent in offset resistance, fixable even at a low temperature and excellent in blocking resistance when it is used for heat-and-pressure fixing using a heat roller.

Abstract: A sheet molding composition is provided which exhibits controllable thickening. The composition includes a low molecular weight polyester in which some of the chain ends have been endcapped with functional groups which are unable to react with the thickeners employed in the sheet molding composition. The sheet molding composition has a low viscosity of from about 6 to about 20 million centipoise which allows molding at low pressures of from about 100 to about 300 psi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an auxiliary agent for use in the synthesis of unsaturated polyester resins comprising a compound of the general formulaBCOO--A--COOB'and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of fatty acid amides, fatty acid divalent metal salts and their mixtures, whereby styrene emissions from unsaturated polyester resins are suppressed.

Abstract: An improved gel coat for integral molded products having increased hardness consists of a synthetic resin mixed with tabular alumina and a surface treating agent such as gamma-Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane. The gel coat may be applied as a first layer over a mold, pattern, part, or other surface with a filler reinforced resin layer applied to the first layer or with an intermediate layer of resin filled with calcium silicate applied between the gel coat and the reinforced layer. The gel coat may also be used as a surface coating for steel, composite, and concrete structures.

Abstract: A binder composition for coating agents containsA.sub.1) C--H-acid compounds obtainable by polymerization of hydroxyfunctional and non-hydroxyfunctional monomers, polyols and .beta.-keto carboxylic acid esters and subsequent esterification of the hydroxy groups with the .beta.-keto carboxylic acid esters,A.sub.2) C--H-acid compounds obtainable by transesterification of polyols with .beta.-keto carboxylic acid esters,.alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated compounds with at least two groups having the formulaR.sub.1 R.sub.2 C.dbd.CR.sub.3 --CO--bonded to at least one additional group R.sub.1 R.sub.2 C.dbd.CR.sub.3 --CO-- via the radical of a polyalcohol, polyamine or amino alcohol,C) polyglycidyl compound,D) polyamine hardeners,E) Lewis or Bronstedt bases andF) polysiloxane compounds.

Abstract: A paste composition having a high thermal conductivity and a relatively low viscosity is used to provide a thermal conductive connection between an electronic component and a cooling device to increase the heat transfer rate between the component and the device cooling the electronic component. The paste composition comprises a non-aqueous dielectric carrier, thermally conductive filler particles and a specially defined dispersant comprising the self-condensation reaction product of a hydroxy fatty acid, the reaction product having an acid number of about 30-100. A 12-hydroxy stearic acid self condensed reaction product is the preferred dispersant.

Abstract: A coating composition for use in protecting metallic substrates from corrosion, comprising in weight percent, based on the total weight of the composition: from about 10% to 20% of a film forming substance; from about 45% to 55% of zinc powder; from about 25% to 35% of zinc dust; from about 1.5% to 2.5% of hollow glass microspheres having diameters ranging from 1 to about 150 microns and a true density of 0.3 to 1.1; from about 2% to 15 % by weight of the film forming substance, of a hardener; about 1% to 2% by weight of the film forming substance, of an amorphous silica; and about 0.3% to 1% of a flow control agent.

Abstract: An improved PTC current limiting composition has been provided which comprises a chemically cross-linked thermosetting polyester resin and conductive particles dispersed in the resin. The thermosetting polyester resin is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol fumarate, polypropylene glycol adipate fumarate, neopentyl glycol isophthalate fumarate, and neopentyl glycol phthalate fumarate. The conductive additive particles are selected from the group consisting of graphite and/or carbon black. The composition exhibits PTC behavior when cross-linked by a vinyl monomer selected from the group consisting of styrene, vinyl toluene and tertiary butyl styrene. Curing proceeds by free-radical addition across double bonds of the thermosetting polyester resin and is initiated by organic peroxides. Initial gelation which causes cross-linking but not final curing takes about 0.5 to 4 hours at a temperature of about 25.degree. C. to 125.degree. C. The final cure takes about 0.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an encapsulated toner for heat-and-pressure fixing having a heat-fusible core material containing at least a thermoplastic resin and a coloring agent and a shell formed thereon so as to cover the surface of the core material. An amorphous polyester is used as the main component of the shell, and the amount of the amorphous polyester is normally 3 to 50 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the core material. The encapsulated toner of the present invention is excellent in offset resistance, fixable even at a low temperature and excellent in blocking resistance when it is used for heat-and-pressure fixing using a heat roller.

Abstract: The invention is a molding composition and molding process for use in the manufacture of lightweight composite vehicle parts and construction parts having smooth surfaces. The molding process may be at low pressures. The composition includes kaolin clay filler and, optionally, hydrophilic fumed silica thixotrope.

Abstract: The invention provides a thermosetting resin composition for thermoforming which comprises 100 parts by weight of thermosetting resin, 100-400 parts by weight of inorganic filler, and 5-30 parts by weight of reactive particulate resin having on the surface reactive group(s) crosslinkable with said thermosetting resin.

Abstract: This invention is related to a procedure to produce paste for stone quarry, calcareous stones and other porous stony finishing, similar to cement or mortar, which comprises the combination of resin with calcium carbonate, silica grit or river sand aggregate, to give body to the resin. The aggregate can be mixed with cement and be pigmented in different colors and milled in diverse grain sizes for example, to obtain a perfect copy of stone quarry. It is possible also, to use additives like cobalt and catalysts to protect resin from ultraviolet rays or from flames, in case the binding paste comes in contact with fire.Additionally, the binding paste comprises quantities of water to produce cavities for porosity. It also contains a silica product named Aerosil, which allows the paste to become more dense to help its laying in the mold, without the necessity to pour as a liquid. If the paste is too dense it can be diluted with monomers.Detergent is used to ease the laying of the paste in the mold by hand.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester resin characterized by high performance electrical, physical and mechanical properties and useful in the electronic and microwave industries, and a process for preparing such a resin.

Abstract: The unsaturated polyester resin molding composition of the invention comprising an unsaturated polyester, a vinyl monomer, a stabilizer, a thermoplastic resin, an organic peroxide, a fluidity modifier, a thickening agent, a filler and a fibrous reinforcement material possesses curability at low temperatures of about 50.degree. to 120.degree. C., good fluidity and filling property on the occasion of molding at low pressures of about 0.1 to 20 kgf/cm.sup.2, and good storage stability at room temperature.

Abstract: Electrical insulators having a high tracking resistance are obtained from a highly filled polymerizable composition, by injection molding said composition within a short period of time as low as 5 minutes, said composition containing an amount of up to 96% by weight of an improved filler which comprises, based on the total composition, from about 40 to about 52% by weight of silica sand having a particle size such that no less than about 70% by weight of the particles are retained on a 60 mesh U.S. standard sieve and no more than about 30% by weight of the particles are retained on a 40 mesh U.S. standard sieve, an amount of from about 23 to about 36% by weight of silica sand having a particle size such that no less than about 80% by weight of the particles are retained on a 325 mesh U.S. standard sieve and no more than about 11% by weight of the particles are retained on a 200 mesh U.S.