Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing and gravel packing proppant composite with protectant on the surface of the proppant and the composition matters of the protectant and proppant. The surface protectant reduces the generation of dust/fines from the proppant caused by abrasion and impingement during transportation and conveyance, particularly pneumatic transfer.

Abstract: Provided are a composition for an anisotropic conductive adhesive, a method of forming a solder bump and a method of forming a flip chip using the same. The composition for an anisotropic conductive adhesive includes a low melting point solder particle and a thermo-curable polymer resin. The anisotropic conductive adhesive includes forming a mixture by mixing a polymer resin and a curing agent, and mixing a deforming agent, a catalyst or a reductant with the mixture.

Abstract: Adhesive composition comprising : at most 15% of a PolyPropylene (or PP) having a melting point between 30° C. and 100° C. ; from 30 to 60% of a cross-linkable polymer with silyl end groups comprising cross-linking groups bonded to the silicon atom, said cross-linkable polymer having a functionality of on average 3-12 cross-linking groups; a cross-linking catalyst for the polymer; a water scavenger; and a rheology controller. The composition is used for direct glazing of a windscreen on a metallic automotive frame.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a curable composition comprising a polyhydroxy curable fluoroelastomer, a polyhydroxy curative, a cure accelerator and an unsaturated metal compound process aid comprising a siloxane having at least one vinyl or allyl group bonded to a silicon atom. Such curable compositions have a lower Mooney viscosity than do similar compositions absent the process aid.

Abstract: A method for preparing a vulcanizable elastomeric composition where, in a first mixing step, ingredients including an elastomer having a silica-interactive functional group, a filler comprising silica, and optionally, a catalyst, are mixed, and the amount of polar compounds is limited.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition for making a porous inorganic oxide coating layer on a substrate, the composition comprising an inorganic oxide precursor as binder, a solvent, and a synthetic polyampholyte as pore forming agent. The size of the pores in the coating can be advantageously controlled by the comonomer composition of the polyampholyte, and/or by selecting conditions like temperature, pH, salt concentration, and solvent composition when making the composition. The invention also relates to a method of making such coating composition, to a process of applying a coating on a substrate using such composition, and to such coated substrate showing a specific combination of optical and mechanical properties.

Abstract: Compositions of biobased polymer blends of polymers and a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer are described. In certain embodiments, the copolymer is a multiphase copolymer blend having one phase a glass transition temperature of about ?5° C. to about ?50° C. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. Also articles, films and laminates made from the compositions are described.

Abstract: A polymeric composition comprising: a reaction product (c) produced by reacting an organic silane compound (a) represented by the formula: R4-n—Si—(OR?)n [wherein R represents an organic group containing an amino group; R? represents a methyl group, an ethyl group or a propyl group; and n represents an integer selected from 1 to 3] with at least one boron compound (b) selected from the group consisting of H3BO3 and B2O3; and a condensation product (d) of a metal alkoxide.

Abstract: An adhesive composition is provided comprising (A) a linear polyfluoro compound having at least two alkenyl groups and a perfluoropolyether structure in its main chain, (B) a fluorinated organohydrogensiloxane having at least two SiH groups, (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst, (D) hydrophobic silica powder, (E) a fluorinated acetylene alcohol, and (F) an organosiloxane containing a SiH group and an epoxy and/or trialkoxysilyl group. A cured product of the composition has a smooth and uniform surface.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball traveling a great flight distance on driver shots.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of pelletized flame retardants and flame retardant compositions in the formation of flame retarded formulations, the resulting flame retarded formulations, and molded and/or extruded articles made from such flame retarded formulations.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are self-healing systems that include corrosion inhibitors and self-healing materials that are capable of repairing themselves without any external intervention when they are damaged. The self-healing materials and corrosion inhibitors may be microencapsulated, and damage to a matrix containing the microcapsules may rupture the microcapsules and cause the self-healing materials and corrosion inhibitors to be released into the site of damage. The self-healing materials then may polymerize and restore the functional capabilities of the matrix, and the corrosion inhibitors may work in concert with the self healing materials to prevent corrosion at the site of damage.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polypropylene resin composition that is blended in a polyolefin resin to improve its surface characteristics and impart sustained water repellency and yet is low in aggregates so as not to deteriorate the visual appearance, a polyolefin resin composition containing the polypropylene resin composition, and a molded article of the polyolefin resin composition. A composition that achieves the object is a polypropylene resin composition obtained by heating and kneading a material containing (A) a polypropylene resin, (B) a polypropylene wax, (C) a polyorganosiloxane containing at least one silicon-atom-bonded alkenyl group in each molecule, and (D) an organic peroxide.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite composition, having: bonding a dispersant to the surfaces of inorganic oxide particles to provide dispersibility in a hydrophobic solvent to the inorganic oxide particles, and then dispersing the inorganic oxide particles in a hydrophobic solvent; substituting the dispersant bonded to the surfaces of the inorganic oxide particles with a surface modifier, which is a polydimethylsiloxane-skeleton polymer having one functional group at one terminal end, in the hydrophobic solvent in which the organic oxide particles are dispersed to bond the functional group of the polydimethylsiloxane-skeleton polymer to the surfaces of the inorganic oxide particles; and conjugating a silicone resin and the inorganic oxide particles obtained in the previous step, wherein the surface thereof is modified by bonding the polydimethylsiloxane-skeleton polymer having one functional group at one terminal end thereof, to obtain a composite composition.

Abstract: The present invention includes a process for producing treated filler that includes (a) treating a slurry that includes untreated filler where the untreated filler has not been previously dried, with a treating composition that includes a treating agent, thereby forming a treated filler slurry, and (b) drying the treated filler slurry to produce treated filler. The treating agent can include at least one of an anhydride, a cyclic imide, and a derivative thereof. The present invention also is directed to treated filler prepared by the process, as well as rubber compounding compositions and tires including the treated filler.

Abstract: The present invention includes a process for producing treated filler that includes (a) treating a slurry that includes untreated filler where the untreated filler has not been previously dried, with a treating composition that includes a treating agent, thereby forming a treated filler slurry, and (b) drying the treated filler slurry to produce treated filler. The treating agent can include an unsaturated fatty acid, derivative of an unsaturated fatty acid, or salt thereof. The present invention also is directed to treated filler prepared by the process, as well as rubber compounding compositions and tires including the treated filler.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluorine-containing copolymer comprising a copolymer of a polyfluoroalkyl alcohol(meth)acrylic acid derivative represented by the general formula: CnF2n+1(CH2CF2)a(CF2CF2)b(CH2CH2)cOCOCR?CH2 ??[I] (R: a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, n: an integer of 1 to 6, a: an integer of 1 to 4, b: an integer of 1 to 3, c: an integer of 1 to 3) and a polysiloxane containing a terminal (meth)acryloyloxy group represented by the general formula: (R1: a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2: a C1-C6 linear or branched divalent alkylene group, R3: a C1-C30 linear or branched alkyl group, R4 and R5: a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, or a phenyl group, m: an integer of 1 to 200).

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for taking dental impressions, the composition comprising a siloxane component (A) comprising terminal vinyl groups, a siloxane component (B) comprising Si—H groups, a catalyst (C) being able to catalyze a curing reaction between components (A) and (B) and a silicone oil (D), wherein the silicone oil has a viscosity at 23 DEG C of at least about 600,000 mPa*s and is present in an amount from about 1 to about 20 wt.% with respect to the weight of the whole composition. The invention also relates to a method of producing such a composition and a method for adjusting the Shore hardness A of a composition.

Abstract: An image-recording method includes applying an ink to a recording medium and applying a liquid composition to the recording medium. The ink contains a pigment, and the liquid composition disturbs the dispersion state of the pigment in the ink. The applied liquid composition at least partially overlaps the area where the ink is applied. The ink contains a resin particle, a water-soluble resin, and at least one surfactant selected from fluorinated surfactants and silicone surfactants. The surfactant content of the ink is 2% by mass or more based on the total mass of the ink, and the mass ratio of the water-soluble resin content to the surfactant content of the ink is 0.3 or more and 3.0 or less.

Abstract: A hydrophobic cationic steroidal anti-microbial (ceragenin) compound forms an amphiphilic compound having a hydrophobic sterol face and a hydrophilic cationic face. The hydrophobic CSA also includes a hydrophobic substituent that gives the ceragenin compound a CLogP value of at least 6.5.

Abstract: A method of producing a base compound for a liquid fluoroelastomer which is unaffected by the storage state of the added silica powder, and yields minimal fluctuation in the viscosity between production lots. Specifically, a method of producing a base compound for a liquid fluoroelastomer containing: (A) a linear fluoropolyether compound having at least two alkenyl groups within each molecule and having a perfluoroalkyl ether structure within the main chain, and (B) a hydrophobic silica powder, the method including: (1) heating the component (A) under normal pressure at a temperature of 50 to 100 ° C., (2) adding 20 to 60 parts by mass of the component (B) to 100 parts by mass of the component (A) that has been heated in step (1) while performing kneading to obtain a kneaded product, and (3) kneading the kneaded product obtained in step (2) at a temperature exceeding 100° C., either under conditions of heat and reduced pressure or under conditions of heat and pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to quick-drying two-component polyurethane coating compositions, to processes for preparing them, and to their use.

Abstract: A coating composition for forming an anti-spatter coating on a substrate is disclosed. The coating composition comprises a ceramic precursor, a curing agent, and optionally a cross-linkable resin. A coated article is also disclosed which comprises a substrate and the anti-spatter coating disposed on a surface of the substrate. The anti-spatter coating is the reaction product formed by curing the coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an overcoat film which has excellent degree of planarization by optimizing the molecular weight of a binder resin included in a thermally curable resin composition for a protective film and the content of each component including the same. In a color filter according to the present invention, it is not necessary to light up all the red, green, and blue (RGB) pixels for eliciting a white light and perform a separate application process of a white portion because an overcoat film according to the present invention may serve as the white portion.

Abstract: A solvent-less liquid ethylene propylene diene rubber compound and a solvent-less liquid ethylene propylene rubber compound are provided. The compounds can include a liquid ethylene propylene diene or a liquid ethylene propylene mixed with a filler system, a plasticizer, and a cross-linking agent to form the compound. The compound can have a viscosity ranging from 150,000 centipoises to 750,000 centipoises at a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius, allowing the compound to be liquid injection moldable. The compound can contain substantially no solvent.

Abstract: A room-temperature-curable silicone rubber composition comprises: (A) an organopolysiloxane having on silicon atoms in the molecular chain in one molecule at least two specific alkoxysilyl-containing groups; (B) an organopolysiloxane having on silicon atom in the molecular chain neither a hydroxyl group nor an alkoxy group; (C) an alkoxysilane or its partial hydrolysis and condensation product; (D) a condensation reaction catalyst; and optionally comprises (E) an adhesion promoter and/or (F) a reinforcing filler. The composition cures at room temperature due to contact with atmospheric moisture and exhibits an excellent adhesiveness to substrate in contact with the composition during the cure of the composition.

Abstract: A dispersion, comprising 0.1 to 25% by weight hydrophobized silica, 8 to 90 wt % of at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of ethanol, 1-propanol and 2-propanol, 7 to 89 wt % of water, 0 to 30% by weight solvent immiscible with water, and 0.04 to 5 wt % of at least one carboxyvinyl polymer present in neutralized form, can be applied to a surface using a non-drip application method and, by modifying the surface with hydrophobized silica, imparts water-repelling and self-cleaning properties to the surface.

Abstract: A thermally conductive resin composition containing (A1) a fluorine-based compound having one to two terminal SiH group(s), in which a content of molecules having two such groups is 60 to 100 mole %, (B1) a fluorine-based compound having one to two terminal alkenyl group(s), in which a content of molecules having two such groups is 60 to 100 mole %, (A2) a fluorine-based compound in which a content of molecules having two terminal SiH groups is 0 to 40 mole %, (B2) a fluorine-based compound in which a content of molecules having two terminal alkenyl groups is 0 to 40 mole %, and (C) a thermally conductive filler, and satisfying, in connection with the content of the fluorine-based compounds, relation of [(A1)+(B1)]/[(A2)+(B2)]=20/80 to 80/20, (A1)/(B1)=20/80 to 80/20, and (A2)/(B2)=20/80 to 80/20, as well as a thermally conductive sheet including the same are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surface treatment agent for galvanized steel sheets, which comprises epoxy-containing silane derivates, alkyl-containing silane derivates, alkoxy silane derivates and one or more selected from the group consisting of a cationic polymer aqueous dispersion, a non-ionic polymer aqueous dispersion and a water-soluble polymer. Also disclosed is a method for producing it, which comprises mixing each component uniformly for 0.5 to 8 hours at 5 to 70° C. Further provided are galvanized steel sheets coated with the surface treatment agent on the surface and a production method thereof. The surface treatment agent for galvanized steel sheets has excellent corrosion resistance, alkali resistance, solvent resistance, recoating property, high temperature resistance and electrical conductivity.

Abstract: Styrene-butadiene-based aqueous dispersions and methods for their preparation are described herein. The aqueous dispersions include water and a binder comprising a styrene-butadiene-based copolymer and an epoxysilane. Further described herein are binder formulations and methods for their preparation and use.

Abstract: The invention relates to hot-melt adhesive compositions having at least one thermoplastic poly-a-olefin that is solid at 25° C. and that contains silane groups, at least one soft resin having a melting point or softening point between ?10 and 40° C., and at least one silane that is liquid at 25° C. The hot-melt adhesive compositions are characterized by an improved open time and reduced viscosity compared to the prior art that cannot be achieved by means of other low-molecular-weight components that are normally added to reduce the viscosity, because the components escape from the adhesive formulation over time. The hot-melt adhesives according to the invention are suitable in particular as laminating adhesives and have a desirable low viscosity during the application, while good cross-linking density can be achieved by the addition of silane that is liquid at room temperature.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising from 30 to 93 wt. % of an aromatic polycarbonate, from 0.5 to 20 wt. % of an impact modifier, from 0 to 25 wt. % of an aromatic vinyl copolymer, from 6 to 35 wt. % of a mineral filler, and from 0.01 to 4 wt. % of an organo-hydrosiloxane or a copolymer comprising an organo-hydrosiloxane and a polysiloxane, based on the total weight of the composition, has been found to exhibit improved mechanical properties and other characteristics and less degradation than filled thermoplastic compositions without the organo-hydrosiloxane. The composition optionally comprises an acid or acid salt. An article may be formed by molding, extruding, shaping or forming such a composition to form the article.

Abstract: There is provided a highly dielectric film which has high dielectric property, can be formed into a think film and is excellent in winding property (flexibility). The highly dielectric film comprises (A) a vinylidene fluoride polymer, (B) barium titanate oxide particles and/or lead zirconium titanate oxide particles, and (C) an affinity improving agent, wherein the barium titanate oxide particles and/or lead zirconium titanate oxide particles (B) and the affinity improving agent (C) are contained in amounts of 10 to 500 parts by mass and 0.01 to 30 parts by mass, respectively based on 100 parts by mass of the vinylidene fluoride polymer (A).

Abstract: Disclosed is a formed article comprising an ion-implanted layer obtained by implanting ions of a silicon compound into a polymer layer. Also disclosed are: a method of producing the formed article, the method comprising implanting ions of a silicon compound into a surface of a polymer layer of a formed body that includes the polymer layer in its surface; an electronic device member comprising the formed article; an electronic device comprising the electronic device member. Consequently, the present invention provides: a formed article which has excellent gas barrier capability, bendability and surface flatness; a method of producing the formed article, an electronic device member comprising the formed article; an electronic device comprising the electronic device member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an activated silane compound obtained by reacting a hydrocarbyloxysilane compound with an organic metal compound in an organic solvent, and enhancing interaction of silica with carbon black and improving the fracture characteristic, the abrasion resistance and the low heating property provide an activated silane compound which can be reduced in a blending amount, a rubber composition prepared by blending it as a silane coupling agent and a pneumatic tire prepared by using the above rubber composition, which is excellent in a durability, a low heating property and the like.

Abstract: A low-gloss coating composition is disclosed. The coating composition comprises a unique blend of particles, including untreated silica and organic treated silica and wax treated silica. The use of these particles in combination provides for a significant reduction in the weight percent of certain particles that can impart a suitable level of gloss to a coating. The particles can be included, for example, in a urethane acrylate binder that can be cured using UV radiation.

Abstract: A compound of substantially transparent resin and amorphous silica particulate is disclosed. The silica particulate are nanometric size and dispersed throughout in the resin. The compound can be used to make an article to diffuse and transmit light from a point source of light.

Abstract: A styrene based resin composition having a low linear thermal expansion coefficient and high formability, a formed article thereof, and an optical element made from the formed article are provided. The formed article is produced by forming a styrene based resin composition containing a styrene based resin and silica particles, wherein the number average particle diameter of primary particles of the silica particles is 0.5 nm or more and 40 nm or less, and the content of the silica particles is 40 percent by volume or more and 75 percent by volume or less relative to a total of the styrene based resin and the silica particles.

Abstract: A prepreg for a printed wiring board, comprising a cyanate ester resin having a specific structure, a non-halogen epoxy resin, a silicone rubber powder as a rubber elasticity powder, an inorganic filler and a base material, which prepreg retains heat resistance owing to a stiff resin skeleton structure, has high-degree flame retardancy without the use of a halogen compound or a phosphorus compound as a flame retardant, and has a small thermal expansion coefficient in plane direction without using a large amount of inorganic filler, and a laminate comprising the above prepreg.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pneumatic tire comprising at least one component, the at least one component comprising a rubber composition, the rubber composition comprising: at least one diene based elastomer; and from 1 to 30 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr), of a particulate composite comprising ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, an inorganic filler, and a network of interconnecting pores communicating throughout the particulate composite, the pores constituting at least 35 percent by volume of the particulate composite.

Abstract: The invention aims to provide a resin composition having favorable stain resistance and storage stability even in the form of a one-pack coating material. Provided is a resin composition for a coating material, including: (I) a synthetic resin emulsion; (II) a silicon compound represented by the formula (1): (R1O)4-aSiR2a??(1) wherein R1s are the same or different and each represent an alkyl group having 1-10 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6-10 carbon atoms, or an aralkyl group having 7-10 carbon atoms; R2s are the same or different and each represent an alkyl group having 1-10 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6-10 carbon atoms, or an aralkyl group having 7-10 carbon atoms; and a represents an integer from 0 to 2; and/or a partial hydrolysis condensation product thereof and/or a modified product thereof; and (III) a photosensitizer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a network composition the reaction product of: (i) at least one anionic polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer (I) selected from the group consisting of [CH2?C(R3)C(O)OXa(C2H4O)b(C3H6O)c(C4H8O)d]pP(O)(OY)q(OZ)r where R3?H or alkyl of 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; X=alkyl, aryl, or alkaryl diradical connecting group of 0 to about 9 carbon atoms; a is 0 to about 100; b is 0 to about 100; c is 0 to about 100; d is 0 to about 100; q is 0 to about 2; r is 0 to about 2; p is 1 to about 3 subject to the limitation that p+q+r=3; and Y and Z is H, or metal ion; and CH2?C(R3)C(O)OXa?(C2H4O)b?(C3H6O)c?(C4H8O)d?—SO3—Y) where R3?H or alkyl of from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; X=alkyl, aryl, or alkaryl diradical connecting group of 0 to about 9 carbon atoms; a? is 0 to about 100; b? is 0 to about 100; c? is 0 to about 100; d? is 0 to about 100; Y is H, or metal ion; and (ii) one or more additional monomers (II) selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid/acrylate

Abstract: Provided are a composition for an anisotropic conductive adhesive, a method of forming a solder bump and a method of forming a flip chip using the same. The composition for an anisotropic conductive adhesive includes a low melting point solder particle and a thermo-curable polymer resin. The anisotropic conductive adhesive includes forming a mixture by mixing a polymer resin and a curing agent, and mixing a deforming agent, a catalyst or a reductant with the mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of forming a composite micropowder, including mixing 100 parts by weight of fluorine-containing polymer, 10 to 140 parts by weight of silane, catalyst, and water, such that the silane is in-situ polymerized in the fluorine-containing polymer to form a polysiloxane, and the fluorine-containing polymer and the polysiloxane form a composite. The composite is dried, and then physically crushed to form composite micropowder. The total weight of the fluorine-containing polymer and the silane and the weight of the catalyst have a ratio of 100:1 to 100:0.0001. The silane and the water have a molar ratio of 1:0.5 to 1:3. The composite micropowder has a diameter of 0.1 ?m to 15 ?m. The fluorine-containing polymer and the polysiloxane in the composite micropowder have a weight ratio of 95:5 to 60:40.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polystyrene based polymer/layered compound nanocomposite for injection blow molding or injection stretch blow molding of articles. The nanocomposite can reduce shrinkage and warpage to the preform during the reheating process compared to neat polystyrene. The incorporation of layered compounds can increase the processability of PS preforms, help improve heating efficiency, and improve bottle mechanical properties. The layered compound can be treated with chemicals or compounds having an affinity with the styrene monomer or polystyrene, thus producing a treated layered compound having an affinity with the styrene monomer or polystyrene. The monomer and the layered compound can be combined prior to polymerization. The polymer and layered compound can be combined by solution mixing in a solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polypropylene resin composition and interior and exterior materials for vehicles using the same, particularly an olefin-based polypropylene resin composition including: about 50 to 70% by weight of a high crystalline polypropylene; about 10 to 20% by weight of a reactor made thermoplastic polyolefin (RTPO) polypropylene; about 5 to 20% by weight of an inorganic filler; about 10 to 20% by weight of a rubber elastomer; and about 3% by weight or less of a slip agent, based on the total weight of the composition. The composition provides excellent physical properties such as high strength and impact resistance, and thus superior resistance to damage, and shows low gloss characteristics and excellent fluidity.

Abstract: An aqueous ink ensuring less blurring and high color formation on plain paper, satisfactory color formation and fixing property on special paper and excellent ejection stability is realized by using a microcapsule of a colorant encapsulated with a polymer and rendered dispersible in water and specifying the amount of the aromatic ring in the polymer to be from 20 to 70 wt % of the polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermally conductive composition, comprising 20 to 80 wt % of a thermoplastic or thermosetting polymer; 10 to 70 wt % of a metal hydroxide; 0.5 to 40 wt % of a silicone char-forming agent, and 0.05 to 5 wt % of an anti-flame dripping agent; wherein the thermally conductive composition has a thermal conductivity of at least 0.5 W/mK for through plane thermal conductivity; and a flame retardancy of at least V-0 performance at a thickness of 1.2 mm or less when tested as per a UL-94 testing standard.

Abstract: A method for producing a polymer nanocomposite, includes: after expanding an interlayer space of a layered inorganic compound using an organic onium salt, immobilizing a radical polymerization initiator having a group represented by formula (1) on an interlayer surface of the layered inorganic compound via a covalent bond; and carrying out surface-initiated radical polymerization in a monomer from the immobilized radical polymerization initiator. Preferably, in the radical polymerization initiator having the group represented by the general formula (1), at least one of X1 to X3 in the formula is a chlorine atom, or R1 in the formula is a C1-25 alkylene group or a C2-25 alkenylene group optionally interrupted by an oxygen atom or an ester group and optionally substituted by a phenyl group: R1 represents a C1-25 alkylene group, a C2-25 alkenylene group, a C5-8 cycloalkylene group, or a C6-12 arylene group.

Abstract: Provided are a gas barrier film that is simply and economically manufactured, and has high hardness and strength, excellent gas blocking properties, controllable refraction index and transparency, and a compositionally gradient structure, and a method of producing the same. The gas barrier film includes a base material; and an organic/inorganic hybrid gas barrier layer that is formed on the base material and has a composition-gradient structure. The organic/inorganic hybrid gas barrier layer has a network structure having —O—Si—O— linkages. The network structure contains an organic functional group having a carbon atom directly linked to a silicon atom of the —O—Si—O— linkages, and other element that exists in an oxide form in the interstitial location of the network structure or that is linked to an oxygen atom of the —O—Si—O— linkages, wherein the other element comprises at least one selected from alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, transition metal, post transition metal, metalloid, boron, and phosphorous.