Abstract: Controlled radical initiators, reaction mixtures containing the controlled radical initiators and various ethylenically unsaturated monomers, polymeric materials formed from the reaction mixtures, crosslinkable compositions containing the polymeric materials, crosslinked compositions formed from the crosslinkable compositions, and articles containing the polymeric materials, the crosslinkable compositions, or the crosslinked compositions are provided. The controlled radical initiators are bis-dithiocarbamate or bis-dithiocarbonate compounds having a single carbon between the two dithiocarbamate or dithiocarbonate groups. Also attached to that single carbon is a ketone group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silica-containing rubber mixture produced from at least one rubber, one sulphur-containing alkoxysilane, one crosslinking agent, one filler, and optionally further rubber auxiliary products and from 0.1 to 15 phr of a polysulphide additive of the formula (I) A-S—(S)x—S—Y—S—(S)x—S-A??(I) where x is 0, 1 or 2, Y is an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic group that is optionally substituted or else comprises heteroatoms and A is an optionally substituted hydroxyethyl, carboxyaryl, hydroxyaryl, carboxyalkyl or thionamide moiety, and comprises from 0.1 to 15 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of rubber used, of 1,6-bis(N,N-dibenzylthiocarbamoyldithio)hexane (CAS No.: 151900-44-6).

Abstract: Adhesive composition are described comprising the reaction product of at least one halogenated copolymer of isobutylene wherein halogen atoms of the copolymer are replaced by a polyamine having a melting point greater than 25° C., thereby crosslinking the copolymer. The isobutylene copolymer comprises halogenated repeat units derived from isoprene, butadiene, para-alkyl styrene, or a combination thereof. The adhesive composition comprises a copolymer of isobutylene repeat units and second repeat units selected from alkene repeat units, para-methyl styrene repeat units, or a combination thereof wherein at least a portion of the second repeat units are directly bonded to one another with a polyamine crosslinker having a melting point greater than 25° C. Also described are adhesive articles, such as tapes, comprising such adhesives.

Abstract: Nanolatexes comprising functional monomers and methods for making nanolatexes. Compositions comprising between about 3:97 and 90:10 (w/w) nanolatex particles to conventional latex particles. Because of the particle size differences between the conventional and nanolatexes, the nanolatexes may distribute themselves advantageously amongst the conventional latexes during coalescence, resulting in films having unexpected properties. In particular, when the average particle size of the conventional latex is about six times larger than the average particle size of the nanolatex, a composition comprising a ratio of 1 conventional latex particle for every 25 nanolatex particles results in unexpectedly strong (large Young's modulus) and smooth (high specular gloss) films.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vulcanized rubber material having improved heat resistance while maintaining ozone resistance of an epihalohydrin rubber, and a rubber composition for vulcanization for producing the same. The invention further provides a vulcanized rubber material and a rubber composition for vulcanization, that can achieve the above objects without using an organonickel compound having a concern about toxicity, or if used, using the same as less as possible. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for vulcanization comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of an epihalohydrin rubber, (b) 0.01 to 0.5 part by weight of a copper salt of dithiocarbamic acid, (c) an acid acceptor, and (d) a polythiol type vulcanizing agent or a polyol type vulcanizing agent, a vulcanized rubber material obtained by vulcanizing the composition, and an automotive rubber part comprising the vulcanized rubber material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rubber composition comprising at least one diene based elastomer; an ?,?-bis(N,N?-dihydrocarbylthiocarbamamoyldithio)alkane; and sulfur in a form selected from the group consisting of elemental sulfur and insoluble sulfur; wherein the rubber composition is essentially free of cure accelerators. The invention is further directed to a pneumatic tire comprising the rubber composition.

Abstract: An indwelling urinary drainage catheter (12, 110) includes synthetic polyisoprene rubber (SPIR). Advantageously, the SPIR catheter can meet the tensile and resiliency requirements of Foley applications while avoiding the risk of allergic reactions in sensitive patients. The SPIR comprises an accelerator system that uses a carbamate as the only accelerator, a guanidine as the only accelerator, a combination of guanidine and carbamate accelerators, a combination of carbamate and thiazole accelerators, or a combination of guanidine, carbamate and thiazole accelerators.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a coating solution for an inkjet recording apparatus including a non-ionic polymer, a monovalent metal salt and a water-soluble organic solvent; an ink set including the coating solution and an ink composition; and an inkjet recording apparatus including the ink set.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable resin composition containing a biodegradable resin, a plasticizer and a crystal nucleus agent, the plasticizer being a compound containing two or more ester groups in the molecule thereof, wherein at least one alcohol component constituting the ester contains an alkylene oxide having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, added in the average amount of 0.

Abstract: Disclosed is an m-xylene group-containing polyamide resin composition having excellent gas barrier properties and heat aging resistance, which contains (A) a polyamide composed of a diamine unit containing 30% by mole or more of an m-xylylenediamine unit and a dicarboxylic acid unit and (B) an aromatic secondary amine based compound and has an oxygen permeability coefficient of not more than 1 cc·mm/m2·day·atm at 23° C. and 75% RH.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable resin composition containing a biodegradable resin, a plasticizer and a crystal nucleus agent, the plasticizer being a compound containing two or more ester groups in the molecule thereof, wherein at least one alcohol component constituting the ester contains an alkylene oxide having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, added in the average amount of 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable resin composition containing a biodegradable resin, a plasticizer and a crystal nucleus agent, the plasticizer being a compound containing two or more ester groups in the molecule thereof, wherein at least one alcohol component constituting the ester contains an alkylene oxide having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, added in the average amount of 0.

Abstract: Provided is a sulfur-modified chloroprene elastomer composition superior both in viscosity stability during storage and scorching resistance during processing and a blend and vulcanized article thereof. A sulfur-modified chloroprene elastomer composition, containing a thiuram compound in an amount of 1 to 2.5 mass % and having an organic acid content, as determined in accordance with JIS K6237, of 1.5 to 15 mass %, an ash content, as determined in accordance with JIS K6228, of 0.03 to 0.2 mass %, and a mass ratio of the organic acid content to the ash content (organic acid content/ash content) of 50 to 500, as they are so regulated by modification of the blending amount of the emulsifier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing low-viscosity polymer gels by mixing a water-absorbing polymer with water, in which the viscosity is reduced by adding a chelating agent, and also to the use thereof for firefighting.

Abstract: The rubber composition for a tire base tread includes a rubber component containing not less than 15% by weight of a terminal-modified diene rubber having a number average molecular weight prior to modification of 150000 to 400000, a filler, and a compound (vulcanizing agent) represented by the following general formula (1) in an amount of 0.5 to 5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the rubber component: (wherein R represents a benzyl group, and n represents an integer of 3 to 12.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a coating solution for an inkjet recording apparatus including a non-ionic polymer, a monovalent metal salt and a water-soluble organic solvent; an ink set including the coating solution and an ink composition; and an inkjet recording apparatus including the ink set.

Abstract: The present invention provides a halogen-free curable composition including a benzoxazine monomer, at least one epoxy resin, a catalyst, a toughening agent and a solvent. The halogen-free curable composition is especially suited for use in automobile and aerospace applications since the composition, upon curing, produces a composite having a high glass transition temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable resin composition containing a biodegradable resin, a plasticizer and a crystal nucleus agent, the plasticizer being a compound containing two or more ester groups in the molecule thereof, wherein at least one alcohol component constituting the ester contains an alkylene oxide having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, added in the average amount of 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoset resin fibre components, composite materials comprising thermoset resin fibre components, composite articles manufactured using such composite materials and methodologies for manufacturing same. The thermoset resin fibre components may comprise a single fibre of thermoset resin or a plurality of fibres commingled together. There properties and characteristics of the thermoset resin used are chosen according to the material to be produced therefrom. The thermoset fibre components may be woven into reinforcement fibres to form prepregs. Thermoplastic fibres may be commingled and co-woven with the thermoset fibre components.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of amine-functionalized vinyl polymer particles which process comprises suspension polymerizing minostyrene together with at least one other vinylic monomer and optionally a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A rubber composition is disclosed wherein the rubber composition contains at least (a) a rubber component; (b) a silica filler; (c) a coupling agent; (d) an effective amount of a nitrogen-containing compound; and, (e) a thiuram disulfide having a molecular weight of at least about 400.

Abstract: A fire retardant VC-based resin composition includes 100 parts by weight of a VC-based resin, 0.05 to 8 parts by weight of at least one molybdenum compound anti-smoke agent, and 0.1 to 3 parts by weight of an alkaline compound.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a conductive member for use in OA equipment which shows very stable conductivity in the volume resistivity range of 105 to 1012 ?·cm, the conductivity of which is less dependent on the voltage applied and varies only slightly during continuous energization and upon changes in environmental factors such as temperature and humidity and which will not stain photoconductors due to bleeding or blooming. The present invention provides a conductive member for OA equipment, which is obtainable by molding a composition comprising a non-ether-based polyurethane and bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imidolithium.

Abstract: The invention is the manipulation of the zinc oxide content and sulfur content of nitrile butadiene rubbers and selected vulcanization conditions that can be achieved economically with common production facilities. The manipulation of these components affects the relaxation property of gloves formed by this material. Produced are gloves that have a relaxation property, higher than 50%, and a low modulus (approximately 3 Mpa). The glove maintains decent ultimate tensile strength (>20 Mpa) and elongation (>500%). The glove is produced by a vulcanization process, which lasts from 5 to 60 minutes at temperatures ranging from 300° F. to 400° F. The tensile strength and elongation are well above the ASTM requirements for medical gloves. The current ASTM requirements are ASTM D412-92. Thanks to sufficient vulcanization, the films produced provide satisfactory protection from viral penetration. The tearing strength is also better because of the lower modulus.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprises (1) a rubber component including at least one of polybutadiene rubber and a styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber having a content of vinyl bond of not less than 30%, (2) at least one specified compound as a vulcanization accelerator, and (3) a specified organic thiosulfate compound as a vulcanizing agent.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an accelerator system, such as an accelerator system for synthetic polyisoprene latex. The accelerator system comprises dithiocarbamate and thiourea and can produce synthetic polyisoprene films having a tensile strength of about 3,000 psi to about 5,000 psi at low curing temperatures. The invention also pertains to a method for curing synthetic polyisoprene latex.

Abstract: A composition comprising a hydrolyzable organosilicon compound and porous fine particles, a coating made from the composition and a laminated plate comprising a substrate and the coating are provided. The coating is superior in adhering properties to a substrate and is equipped with an adequate hardness.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed that comprises: (A) a thermoplastic resin; (B) a member selected from the group consisting of metallic copper, cobalt, manganese, and salts of the foregoing in contact with said thermoplastic resin; and (C) a stabilizing amount of: (1) a first stabilizer comprising at least one metal dithiocarbamate salt of the structure wherein M is a divalent, trivalent, or tetravalent metal, X is an integer of from 2 to 4 that equals the valence of M, and the moiety is the residue of any secondary amine that will react with carbon disulfide to form a dithiocarbamate; and (2) a second stabilizer comprising at least one metal deactivator.

Abstract: A rubber composition is disclosed wherein the rubber composition contains at least (a) a rubber component; (b) a silica filler; and, (c) at least one thiuram disulfide accelerator, it being provided that diphenyl guanidine is substantially absent in the rubber composition. The compositions may also include suitable amounts of other ingredients such as carbon black, coupling agents, antiozonants, antioxidants, etc.

Abstract: The plastics additives powder compositions of the present invention are provided as powder particles having impact modifier particles and processing aid particles which are coagulated and dried. When blended in thermoplastic resins, such as PVC, the subject plastics additives powders both increase the impact strength and improve process efficiency and melt strength. The impact and processing properties achieved by the present invention are more efficient than using separate impact modifier and processing aid powders. The method of preparing the powder compositions of the present invention also enable impact modifier particles having rubber weight fractions greater than 88% to be isolated as free-flowing powders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-borne coating composition excellent in smoothness and film appearance. A water-borne coating composition comprising: an emulsion resin obtained by emulsion polymerization of an &agr;,&bgr;-ethylenically unsaturated monomer mixture and a urethane compound represented by the general formula (1) or (2): wherein the content of said urethane compound is 0.01 to 20% by weight on the solid basis relative to the resin solid in the coating composition. A method of forming a multilayer coating film comprising: applying a water-borne base coating to an article to be coated and then applying a clear coating thereonto, followed by curing by heating, wherein said water-borne base coating is the above-mentioned water-borne coating composition.

Abstract: A rubber composition is disclosed wherein the rubber composition contains at least (a) a rubber component; (b) a silica filler; (c) a coupling agent; (d) a cure-enhancing amount of at least one polyalkylene oxide; and (e) at least one high molecular weight thiuram disulfide. The compositions may also include suitable amounts of other ingredients such as carbon black, antiozonants, antioxidants, etc.

Abstract: A rubber composition is disclosed wherein the rubber composition contains at least (a) a rubber component; (b) a carbon black filler and (c) an effective amount of a thiuram disulfide accelerator of the general formula 1

Abstract: The invention provides fragrance-emitting shaped articles such as slide fasteners which retain the various characteristics inherent to polyacetal resins. Shaped articles such as the row of engaging teeth, top end stop and bottom end stop or separable end stop assembly for a slide fastener are manufactured from a resin composition comprising a polyacetal resin and a fragrance material having an aldehyde group-free chemical structure and a boiling point which is at least as high as the polyacetal resin processing temperature.

Abstract: A rubber composition is disclosed wherein the rubber composition contains at least (a) a rubber component; (b) a silica filler; (c) a coupling agent; (d) a cure-enhancing amount of at least one polyalkylene oxide; and (e) at least one high molecular weight thiuram disulfide. The compositions may also include suitable amounts of other ingredients such as carbon black, antiozonants, antioxidants, etc.

Abstract: A method and composition is provided for sealing a subterranean zone penetrated by a well bore, wherein the composition basically comprises a mixture of latex, dithio carbamate, zinc oxide, and sulfur.

Abstract: A rubber composition is disclosed wherein the rubber composition contains at least (a) a rubber component; (b) a silica filler; (c) a coupling agent; (d) a cure-enhancing amount of at least one polyalkylene oxide; and (e) at least one high molecular weight thiuram disulfide. The compositions may also include suitable amounts of other ingredients such as carbon black, antiozonants, antioxidants, etc.

Abstract: A water and oil repellent composition comprising a compound of the following formula (1) and a thermoplastic polymer, as essential components: 1

Abstract: Gypsum wallboard compositions are disclosed which contain functionalized styrene butadiene latex polymers. Methods for the use of the compositions in the manufacture of wallboard panels and sheets is presented.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed that comprises:

Abstract: A latex compound for dip molding, which can be used for production of a high-quality dip-molded product that is excellent in oil resistance and mechanical strength, has uniform film thickness and soft feeling to the skin and is free of pinholes, as is required for gloves etc. especially in the medical fields, and assumes no stickiness on the surface of the molded product after molding. This object is attained by a latex compound for dip molding which comprises a copolymer latex (L) obtained by emulsion polymerization of a monomer mixture and 0.05 to 5.0 parts by weight of a bubble breaker (A) consisting of a C8-22 fatty acid or a salt thereof, and if necessary, 0.1 to 5.0 parts by weight of a di C5-12 alkyl sulfosuccinate salt (B) and/or 0.5 to 10.0 parts by weight of a C13-20 alkyl benzene sulfonate (C) per 100 parts by weight of the monomer mixture.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an aqueous emulsion for imparting oil and water repellency to textiles prepared by polymerizing a mixture of monomers (a), (b) and (c) as follows: (a) 70-90% polymer chain units derived from a mixture of monomers of the formula: Rf—Q—A—C(O)—C(R)═CH2  wherein Rf is a straight or branched-chain perfluoroalkyl group containing from 2 to about 20 carbon atoms; R is H or CH3; A is O, S, or N(R′); Q is alkylene of 1 to 15 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkylene of 3 to 15 carbon atoms, —(CnH2n)(OCqH2q)m—, —SO2—NR′(CnH2n)—, or —CONR′(CnH2n)—, wherein R′ is H or alkyl of 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, n is 1 to about 15, q is 2 to about 4, and m is 1 to about 15; (b) 5-25% monomer chain units derived from a long-chain alkyl (meth)acrylate of the formula: R″—O—C(O)—C(R)═CH2  wherein R″ is an alkyl group of about 12 to about 24 carbons and R is H or CH3; (c

Abstract: Gypsum wallboard compositions are disclosed which contain functionalized styrene butadiene latex polymers. Methods for the use of the compositions in the manufacture of wallboard panels and sheets is presented.

Abstract: This invention relates to vulcanizable rubber compounds based on styrene-butadiene rubber, which contain a special vulcanizing system, which are reinforced with silica and which contain a filler activator, for tire treads which exhibit improved abrasion-resistance.

Abstract: An ink composition comprised of (1) a polymeric carbamate compound; (2) an organic monomer carbamate, (3) a conductive compound, (4) a lightfastness compound, and (5) a colorant.

Abstract: A polysiloxane composition comprising (A) a polysiloxane having a group represented by the formula (I): ≡Si—OR  (I) wherein, R is a C1 to C18 substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group or ether bond containing an organic group; and (B) at least 1 ppm of (a) a compound having an N, P, S, Sn, or As component or (b) an acetylene alcohol and a rubber composition containing the same. Specific polysiloxanes (A) contain both formula (I): ≡Si—OR as well as Si—H.

Abstract: A crosslinkable acrylic rubber composition exhibiting superior balance between the storage stability and cure rate, and having only minimal risk of corroding metals or being contaminated by metals. The cured products made from the composition have excellent tensile strength, permanent compression set, and water resistance. The composition which comprises (1) a halogen-containing acrylic rubber, (2) a triazine thiol compound, (3) a dithiocarbamine acid derivative or a thiuram sulfide compound, or both, (4) a hydrotalcite compound or an organotin compound, or both, (5) an aromatic carboxylic acid compound or an acid anhydride thereof, or both, (6) a white filler with a pH of 2-10, and (7) a silane coupling agent.

Abstract: The density of rigid foamed articles made by the thermal decomposition of a blowing agent in a vinyl chloride polymer is reduced by the use of an organotin halide in combination with a mercaptocarboxylic acid ester or a sulfide of such ester or a mixture of the ester and the sulfide to activate the blowing agent.

Abstract: A chlorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer having a chlorine content of 20 to 45% by weight and a Mooney viscosity (ML.sub.1+4, 100.degree. C.) of 10 to 150 is produced by chlorinating in two or three stages, by contact with chlorine gas in an aqueous suspension, an ethylene-propylene copolymer having a propylene content of 15 to 40% by weight, a melt flow index of 0.01 to 5.0 g/10 minutes, a melting peak as measured by differential scan calorimeter (DSC) of 80.degree. C. or more, a crystallinity as measured by X-rays of 3% or more, an index M.sub.W /M.sub.N of the distribution of molecular wieght, determined by gel permeation chromatography (GPC), of greater than 4, and a Mooney visocisty (ML.sub.1+4, 100.degree. C.) of 10 to 180.

Abstract: A rubber composition which comprises(1) 100 parts by weight of a rubber containing 60 parts by weight or more of styrene-butadiene rubber,(2) 20 to 180 parts by weight of a softening agent,(3) 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of at least one member selected from the group consisting of a thiuram compound of the following formula, ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently selected from the group consisting of straight chain alkyl groups and branched chain alkyl groups having 7 to 12 carbon atoms, and a dithiocarbamate compound of the following formula, ##STR2## where R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently selected from the group consisting of straight chain alkyl groups and branched alkyl groups having 7 to 12 carbon atoms, M is a divalent or higher valent metal and n is a number which is the same as the number of the valence of the metal M,(4) 0.1 to 2.5 parts by weight of a guanidine vulcanization accelerator, and(5) 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of a benzothiazole vulcanization accelerator.