Abstract: Addition curing electrically conductive liquid silicone rubber (LSR) compositions, their methods of preparation, and cured elastomeric products made from the compositions are provided. The compositions are cured to form elastomeric products suitable for high voltage applications such as cable joints, cable terminal applications, cable accessories and connectors. In general, the composition comprises: (a) at least one polydiorganosiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule: (b) at least one organohydrogenpolysiloxane: (c) at least one reinforcing filler: (d) at least one hydrosilylation catalyst: and (e) an electrically conductive filler. Component (e) comprises: (i) extra conductive carbon black: and (ii) single walled carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition comprises a polyethylene polymer composition and a salt of bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid. The polyethylene polymer composition can have a Melt Relaxation Ratio of 1.5 or greater. A method for molding a thermoplastic polymer composition comprises the steps of (a) providing an apparatus comprising a die and a mold cavity; (b) providing the thermoplastic polymer composition described above; (c) heating the thermoplastic polymer composition to melt the thermoplastic polymer composition; (d) extruding the molten thermoplastic polymer composition through the die to form a parison; (e) capturing the parison in the mold cavity; (f) blowing a pressurized fluid into the parison to inflate the parison and conform it to the interior surface of the mold cavity; (g) allowing the molded article to cool so that the molded article retains its shape; and (h) removing the molded article from the mold cavity.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a contamination preventing agent composition capable of effectively preventing pitch contamination in a dry part. [Solution] The present invention relates to a contamination preventing agent composition for preventing pitch contamination in a dry part D of a papermaking process, the composition containing: a linear polysiloxane compound represented by formula (1); and a cyclic siloxane compound. [In formula (1), a substituent R1 represents, in the same molecule, a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a methylphenyl group, a polyether group, a higher fatty acid ester group, an amino-modified group, an epoxy-modified group, a carboxylic group, a phenol group, a mercapto group, a carbinol group, or a methacrylic group, and a repeating number n of a siloxane unit represents an integer of 20-1430.

Abstract: A composition comprises a ternary-phase polymer composite including components (A) ethylene/unsaturated ester copolymers having ?? of from <5 to >1 mN/m; at least two additional polymers selected from the group consisting of: (B) non-polar polymers having ?? of from >0 to <1 mN/m selected from the group consisting of polyethylene homopolymers, silane-functionalized polyethylene homopolymers, ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymers, and silane-functionalized ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymers, (C) ethylene/unsaturated ester copolymers having a ?P of >5 mN/m, and (D) EPDM copolymers; and conductive filler dispersed in only one of (A) and the at least two additional polymers, wherein (i) one of the at least two additional polymers is selected from (B) and the other is selected from (C) or (D), or (ii) one of the at least two additional polymers is selected from (C) and the other is selected from (B) or (D).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to flame retardant and thermally stable crosslinked polyethylene compositions for use in wire or cable applications. The compositions comprise ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, at least one flame retardant, at least one antioxidant, at least one crosslinking agent, and a heat resistance agent as discussed further herein.

Abstract: The invention is a curable composition comprising the following component (A) and component (B): Component (A): a curable polysilsesquioxane compound having a repeating unit represented by the following specific formula (a-1): R1—D—SiO3/2??(a-1) Component (B): a silane coupling agent having a nitrogen atom in its molecule, and a method for producing the curable composition, and a cured product obtained by curing the curable composition, and a method for using the curable composition as an adhesive for an optical element-fixing material, and a method for using the curable composition as a sealant for an optical element-fixing material, and an optical device obtained by using the curable composition as an adhesive or a sealant for an optical element-fixing material. One aspect of the curable composition according to one embodiment of the invention can provide a cured product excellent in adhesiveness and heat resistance and having a low refractive index.

Abstract: A silane-modified polyester blend comprising a polyester polymer homogeneously blended with silane molecules containing two or three alkoxy groups bound to the silicon atom, wherein said silane molecules are present in said polyester blend in an amount of 0.05-20 wt % (or, e.g., 0.05-10 wt %, 0.05-5 wt %, or 0.05-2 wt %). The polyester polymer may, in particular embodiments, be a polyhydroxyalkanoate, terephthalate-based polyester, adipate-based, or succinate-based polyester. The silane molecule may be according to the formula (R2O)2SiR3R4, wherein R2 groups are independently selected from alkyl groups containing 1-4 carbon atoms; and R3 and R4 are independently selected from OR2 groups and alkyl groups containing 1-12 carbon atoms, provided that at least one of R3 and R4 is an alkyl group, wherein the alkyl group optionally includes one or more heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen, halogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and silicon. Methods for producing the silane-modified polyester blend are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for a display sealing material having a photopolymerization initiator and a photocurable monomer, the photocurable monomer comprising: a monomer not having the aromatic hydrocarbon group; and a monomer having two or more substituted or unsubstituted phenyl groups of chemical formula 1, wherein about 5 wt % to about 45 wt % of the monomer having two or more substituted or unsubstituted phenyl groups is comprised on the basis of the photocurable monomer and about 55 wt % to about 95 wt % of the monomer not having the aromatic hydrocarbon group is comprised on the basis of the photocurable monomer.

Abstract: A silicone elastomer includes a plasticizer component formed by or containing oil or an oil blend. The oil or at least one oil of the oil blend has a viscosity that is equal to or less than 350 mm2/s. The oil or the at least one oil of the oil blend is, for example, a silicone oil.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising (A) a silphenylene skeleton-bearing organosilicon compound containing at least two hydroxyl and/or alkoxy groups per molecule and (B) an organosilicon compound having a hydrogen atom and a hydroxyl and/or alkoxy group on a common silicon atom, or comprising (C) a silphenylene skeleton-bearing organosilicon compound having a hydrogen atom and a hydroxyl and/or alkoxy group on a common silicon atom is condensation curable without a need for catalysts. The cured product has satisfactory hardness, crack resistance, heat resistance and light resistance.

Abstract: An expanded polyolefin resin particle is obtained by expanding a polyolefin resin particle using water and/or an inorganic gas as a foaming agent. The polyolefin resin particle includes a polyolefin resin, a product obtained by heating and kneading a mixture, and a water absorbing substance, wherein the mixture includes a first polypropylene resin, a polypropylene wax, a polyorganosiloxane including at least one silicon-atom-bound radical polymerizable functional group per molecule, and an organic peroxide.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin composition [X] for reduction of squeaking noises containing a rubber-reinforced vinyl resin [A] obtained by polymerizing a vinyl monomer [b1] in the presence of an ethylene-?-olefin rubber polymer [a1] having Tm (melting point) of 0° C. or higher, wherein an amount of silicon contained in the thermoplastic resin composition [X] is 0.15% by mass or less based on 100% by mass of the thermoplastic resin composition [X]. According to the present invention, a structure can be provided, which is characterized in that squeaking noises that are generated when members rub against each other is remarkably reduced, that an effect of reducing squeaking noises is maintained without deterioration even when placed under high temperature for a long time, and that impact resistance and molded appearance are superior.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ink jet print head face plate. The ink jet print head face plate includes a face plate; and a siloxyfluorocarbon networked polymer disposed on the face plate. The siloxyfluorocarbon networked polymer is a polymerization product of a mixture including from about 2 to about 12 alkoxysilane precursor materials, wherein at least one of the alkoxysilane precursor materials is a hydrophobic alkoxysilane precursor material; and at least one of the alkoxysilane precursor materials is an aromatic alkoxysilane precursor material. The siloxyfluorocarbon networked polymer is insoluble in solvents selected from the group consisting of ketones, chlorinated solvents and ethers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ink jet print head face plate. The ink jet print head face plate includes a face plate; and a siloxyfluorocarbon networked polymer disposed on the face plate. The siloxyfluorocarbon networked polymer is a polymerization product of a mixture including from about 2 to about 12 alkoxysilane precursor materials, wherein at least one of the alkoxysilane precursor materials is a hydrophobic alkoxysilane precursor material; and at least one of the alkoxysilane precursor materials is an aromatic alkoxysilane precursor material. The siloxyfluorocarbon networked polymer is insoluble in solvents selected from the group consisting of ketones, chlorinated solvents and ethers.

Abstract: A silicone-rubber composition for coating textile fabrics characterized in that the silicone-rubber composition comprises the following components: an alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane (A) that comprises a mixture of an organopolysiloxane (A-1) that contains in one molecule at least two alkenyl groups in the amount not exceeding 2 mass % and an organopolysiloxane (A-2) that contains in one molecule at least two alkenyl groups in amount of 5 mass % or more; an organohydrogenpolysiloxane (B) that comprises a mixture of an organohydrogenpolysiloxane (B-1) that has in one molecule on average three silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and an organohydrogenpolysiloxane (B-2) that has in one molecule on average two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms; a hydrosilylation catalyst (C); and a reinforcement fine silica powder (D); and elongation according to JIS K6251 of the cured product of the composition is equal to or greater than 800%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a film-like thermosetting silicone sealing material for sealing a semiconductor element by means of compression molding, the sealing material having an initial torque value of less than 15 dN·m as measured by an MDR (Moving Die Rheometer) at a molding temperature of from room temperature to 200° C., to a method for producing an LED by means of compression molding using the same, and to an LED produced by this method. The sealing material has excellent moldability, causes no problems such as overflow from a die, and has no defects such as voids.

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: The present invention relates to a resin mixture for melt processing, comprising a first resin; and a second resin comprising an acrylate-based copolymer including silica particles and having a polydispersity index (PDI) of 1 to 2.5, a method for preparing a resin-molded article using the same, and a resin-molded article. Surface characteristics of the molded article can be improved and excellent scratch resistance can be obtained by using the resin composition. In addition, processing time can be reduced, productivity is increased, and manufacturing costs are lowered by omitting the additional surface coating step.

Abstract: Provided is a inorganic fine particle dispersant comprising, as an essential component, a compound resin (A) in which a polysiloxane segment (a1) having a structural unit represented by general formula (1) and/or general formula (2) and a silanol group and/or a hydrolyzable silyl group is bonded to a vinyl-based polymer segment (a2) through a bond represented by general formula (3). An inorganic fine particle dispersion liquid that contains the inorganic fine particle dispersant and inorganic fine particles, an inorganic fine particle dispersion containing the inorganic fine particle dispersion liquid, a paint, and a cured product are also provided.

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 curable silicone composition comprises: (A) an organopolysiloxane represented by an average unit formula; (B) an organopolysiloxane having 10 or less silicon atoms, wherein 30 to 60 mole % of all silicon atom-bonded organic groups are alkenyl groups having from 2 to 6 carbons; (C) an organopolysiloxane represented by a general formula; (D) an organopolysiloxane having at least 2 silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule, wherein the content of phenyl groups in all silicon atom-bonded organic groups in this component is at least 20 mole %; (E) an organopolysiloxane having at least 2 silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule, wherein the content of phenyl groups in all silicon atom-bonded organic groups in this component is less than 20 mole %; (F) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst; (G) a white pigment; and (H) an inorganic filler other than a white pigment, has excellent formability for forming a cured product that has little discoloration and lowering of mechanical strength by heat and light

Abstract: The invention relates to a primer, comprising a mixture dissolved or dispersed in one or more solvents, the mixture composed of a copolymer obtained through copolymerization, preferably free-radical copolymerization, of vinylcaprolactam and/or vinylpyrrolidone, and one or more of the following monomers: a) an acrylic acid ester of a linear primary alcohol containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl group of the alcohol, b) an acrylic acid ester of a branched, non-cyclic alcohol having 4 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group of the alcohol, c) acrylic acid, one or more organofunctional silanes, a dye or a pigment based on a metal complex or a metal oxide, wherein the metal oxide is of a spinel-type. Such primer provide reliable and excellent adhesion between pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and hydrophilic surfaces, in particular glass, and ensures at the same time a good coloration of the primer, thereby producing an opaque primer layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a primer, comprising a mixture dissolved or dispersed in one or more solvents, the mixture composed of a copolymer obtained through copolymerization, preferably free-radical copolymerization, of vinylcaprolactam and/or vinylpyrrolidone, and one or more of the following monomers: a) an acrylic acid ester of a linear primary alcohol containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl group of the alcohol, b) an acrylic acid ester of a branched, non-cyclic alcohol having 4 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group of the alcohol, c) acrylic acid, one or more organofunctional silanes. Such primer provides reliable and excellent adhesion between pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and hydrophilic surfaces, in particular glass. The adhesion-promoting effect is retained even when the primer additionally contains functional fillers.

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: An object of the present invention is to provide a curable composition which is made mainly of a polymer having one or more reactive silicon groups, has good curability even when filler is used while a non-organotin catalyst is used, and is further high in industrial practicability. The object is solved by a curable composition, comprising, as constituents, a polymer (A) having one or more reactive silicon groups on average per molecule thereof, the reactive silicon group(s) being (each) a group which can be crosslinked by forming a siloxane bond, a Lewis acid and/or derivative thereof (B), an amine compound (C), a compound (D) having a reactive silicon group, and filler (E), and obtained by mixing the constituents with each other.

Abstract: An inorganic oxide transparent dispersion, a resin composition used to form a transparent composite, a transparent composite, and an optical member which can improve the optical characteristics and mechanical characteristics of resins while maintaining the transparency of the resins are provided by uniformly dispersing inorganic oxide particles in a high-polarity solvent. The inorganic oxide transparent dispersion contains inorganic oxide particles which are modified using a surface modifier and have an average dispersed particle diameter in a range of 1 nm to 50 nm, a high-polarity solvent which dissolves resins and does not easily erode curable resins obtained by curing the resins, and a basic substance, and the high-polarity solvent is any one or two of alcohols and ethers.

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: A thermally conductive plastic composition and a system and method for forming such compositions. The thermally conductive composition comprises a polymer material and a thermally conductive filler, such as boron nitride, and exhibits good in-plane thermal conductivity, through-plane conductivity, or both. The system for forming thermally conductive plastic compositions comprises an extruder and an extruder screw comprising fractional mixing elements. The extruder can also comprise a screw with shovel elements located in a region of the system for introducing a thermally conductive filler into the extruder. The system and method allow for the processing of thermally conductive plastic compositions comprising boron nitride and can allow for the processing of boron nitride agglomerates such that the agglomerates remain sufficiently in tact to provide a composition exhibiting both excellent in-plane and through-plane conductivity.

Abstract: An aqueous surface-treating agent, which comprises a silicone oil aqueous emulsion, a polyurethane resin aqueous emulsion, and a silane compound represented by the following general formula (where R1 and R2 each are an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n and m are 1?n?3 and m=3·n, respectively), and/or a hydrolyzate thereof, wherein 100 parts by weight or more of the polyurethane resin in terms of the weight of solid matters is used on the basis of 100 parts by weight in terms of nonvolatile matters of silicone oil, can prevent sticking of rubber seal materials such as O rings, etc. themselves or sticking to a metal, a resin, etc., and can reduce the friction of rubber or resin seal members at the time of sliding motion.

Abstract: An encapsulant composition containing about 15 to about 50 wt % of an ethylene/ethyl acrylate/maleic anhydride copolymer containing about 20 to about 40 wt % of an ethylene/glycidyl (meth)acrylate copolymer; about 2 to about 30 wt % of an ethylene/butyl acrylate/maleic anhydride copolymer; about 5 to about 50 wt % of polyethylene, about 0.05 to about 5 wt % of an adhesion promoter; and optionally about 0.01 to about 2 wt % of at least one additive. The composition is useful for encapsulating thin film devices. The disclosure also relates to a method of encapsulating thin film devices with the composition and to devices produced by the method.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that addition of certain carboxylic acid derivatives of siloxanes to thermosetting adhesive compositions and die-attach pastes renders such compositions and pastes extremely resistant to resin bleed. The present invention provides siloxane-carboxylic acid compounds useful as anti-bleed additives. Also provided are adhesive compositions and pastes containing the compounds of the invention, which are particularly useful in applications that require little to no resin bleed prior to curing of the compositions (such as e.g., electronic packaging applications).

Abstract: Alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds are described. The alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds contain an alkoxysilane group that participates in an alkoxysilane-silica reaction as a silica dispersing agent in rubber, with the release of zero to about 0.1% by weight of the rubber of volatile organic compounds (VOC), especially alcohol, during compounding and further processing. Further described are methods for making alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes, methods for making vulcanizable rubber compounds containing alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes, vulcanizable rubber compounds containing alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes, and pneumatic tires comprising a component that contains alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin mixture for melt processing, comprising a first resin; and a second resin comprising an acrylate-based copolymer including silica particles and having a polydispersity index (PDI) of 1 to 2.5, a method for preparing a resin-molded article using the same, and a resin-molded article. Surface characteristics of the molded article can be improved and excellent scratch resistance can be obtained by using the resin composition. In addition, processing time can be reduced, productivity is increased, and manufacturing costs are lowered by omitting the additional surface coating step.

Abstract: Provided are a resin blend for forming a layer-separated structure, a pellet, a method of preparing a resin article using the same and a resin article. The resin blend may include a first resin, and a second resin that comprises an acrylic copolymer containing a silica particle and has a molecular weight distribution of 1 to 2.5. The resin blend can improve surface characteristics of a resin article. Also, the resin blend can realize excellent scratch resistance of a resin article. Further, since an additional coating is not required for manufacturing a resin article, a manufacturing time and/or cost can be reduced, and productivity can be increased.

Abstract: The present invention is a curable resin composition comprising a copolymer (A) represented by the following general formula (1), silica fine particles (B), a reactive monomer (C) and a polymerization initiator (D). In the general formula (1), X is an atomic group formed by removing “k” mercapto groups from a multifunctional thiol compound having at least “k” mercapto groups; Y is a monovalent organic group derived from a copolymer formed by copolymerizing unsaturated monomers; and “k” is an integer of 3 to 10. The present invention can provide a hard coat agent which has low curing shrinkage and which has both low curing shrinkage and antiblocking properties as needed; a hard coat film and a hard-coat treated plastic substrate having high pencil hardness and low curling properties, by using this hard coat agent.

Abstract: A security paper includes a detectable layer including metal powder, an organosilane, and a water-soluble binder resin. The security paper has high brightness. Accordingly, an image printed on the security paper has excellent qualities. Also, the security paper has a low volatile organic compound (VOC) content.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method for making an infrared radiation absorbing coating comprises: forming an ITO coating mixture comprising ITO and a first coating matrix, wherein the first coating matrix comprises the partial condensate of a silanol of the formula RnSi(OH)4-n, where n equals 1 or 2, and wherein R is selected from a C1-3 alkyl radical, a vinyl radical, a 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl radical, a gamma-glycidoxypropyl radical, and a gamma-methacryloxypropyl radical, wherein the ITO coating mixture is free of colloidal silica; forming a colloidal silica coating mixture comprising colloidal silica and a second coating matrix, wherein the second coating matrix comprises the partial condensate of a silanol of the formula RnSi(OH)4-n, where n equals 1 or 2, and wherein R is selected from an alkyl radical of 1 to 3 inclusive carbon atoms, a vinyl radical, a 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl radical, a gamma-glycidoxypropyl radical, and a gamma-methacryloxypropyl radical; and mixing the ITO coating mixture with the colloidal sili

Abstract: The present invention relates to effect pigments based on substrates having an outer coating comprising metal oxide, hydroxide and/or oxide hydrate and at least one organic coupling agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a silicone resin composition comprising a silicone resin having at least one terminal hydrogen group, a metal alkoxide having at least one C1-6 ailcoxy group, and a silane having at least one terminal vinyl group and at least one terminal C1-6 alkoxy or hydroxyl group. The composition cured has a refractive index greater than 1.4. The present disclosure also relates to an optoelectronic device, which is encapsulated with the aforementioned composition.

Abstract: The present invention is a curable organopolysiloxane composition containing (A) a compound shown by the following average composition formula (1), wherein R1 represents an aliphatic unsaturated group, R2 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R3 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, Ar represents an aryl group, and “n” and “m” represent positive numbers which satisfy n?1, and n+m?10, (B) a hydrogen atom-containing organic silicon compound having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms per one molecule while not having an aliphatic unsaturated group, and (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst which contains a platinum group metal. Thereby, there can be provided a curable organopolysiloxane composition which can give a cured product having high transparency, high refractive index, and excellent thermal shock resistance; an optical device sealing material; and an optical device.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition for semiconductor encapsulation contains a both end allyl isocyanurate ring-terminated organopolysiloxane polymer as a sole base polymer and an isocyanurate ring-containing organohydrogenpolysiloxane polymer as a sole curing agent or crosslinker. When a semiconductor element array having semiconductor elements mounted on a substrate with an adhesive is encapsulated with the thermosetting resin composition, warp-free semiconductor devices having improved heat resistance and moisture resistance are obtainable.

Abstract: Provided is a inorganic fine particle dispersant comprising, as an essential component, a compound resin (A) in which a polysiloxane segment (a1) having a structural unit represented by general formula (1) and/or general formula (2) and a silanol group and/or a hydrolyzable silyl group is bonded to a vinyl-based polymer segment (a2) through a bond represented by general formula (3). An inorganic fine particle dispersion liquid that contains the inorganic fine particle dispersant and inorganic fine particles, an inorganic fine particle dispersion containing the inorganic fine particle dispersion liquid, a paint, and a cured product are also provided.

Abstract: Processing aides for extrusion and/or injection molding are described. In particular, nanoparticle processing aides, including surface-modified nanoparticle processing aides are described. Methods of using such nanoparticle processing aides in extrusion and injection molding processes are also described.

Abstract: A surface-modified titania particle manufacturing method is a method for manufacturing surface-modified titania particles having crystal particles of titanium dioxide and a surface modifier that coats a surface of the crystal particles, including: [1] a first step of preparing a starting solution containing a titanalkoxide compound, an alkoxysilane, an alcohol, an acid, and water; and [2] a second step of performing heating treatment on the starting solution. Furthermore, this method preferably further includes, after the second step, [3] a third step of removing a liquid phase component in the starting solution through evaporation, by reducing a pressure around the starting solution.

Abstract: Water-redispersible polymer powder compositions are obtained by means of free-radical-initiated polymerization in aqueous medium of one or more monomers of vinyl esters of unbranched or branched alkylcarboxylic acids having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms, methacrylic esters and acrylic esters of alcohols having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms, vinylaromatics, olefins, dienes and vinyl halides and subsequent drying of the polymer dispersion, wherein one or more silanes of the general formula (RO)3?nR1nSiR2X (1) where X is an amino- or epoxy-containing radical are added before drying of the polymer dispersion. The powders are especially useful in tile adhesives for tiles having low water absorbtion capacity.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of composite filler particles, comprising: (a) coating a particulate filler having a median particle size (D50) of from 1 to 1200 nm; (b) agglomerating the coated particulate filler, for providing a granulation of the coated particulate filler wherein the granulation contains the coated particulate filler particles whereby the at least one coating layer may be crosslinked by crosslinking groups obtained by reacting the reactive groups and optionally a further crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A polymeric matrix adhesive comprising a prepolymer urethane, a silane added to the prepolymer urethane, the silane reacts with the urethane to at least partially end-cap the urethane to produce a silane end-capped urethane, an aliphatic quencher, a reinforcing extender; and a thixotropic agent, wherein the polymeric matrix adhesive is waterproof.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a polysiloxane-based organic-inorganic complex in which the surface has higher hardness than the inside, the organic-inorganic complex having high surface hardness and anti-Newton ring properties, having a low haze factor, being capable of preventing glare, and being further capable of also having anti-glare properties. The organic-inorganic complex of the present invention is made using an organic-inorganic complex-forming composition containing the following components a) to d): a) an organic silicon compound represented by formula (I): RnSiX4-n, and/or a condensate thereof; b) a silanol condensation catalyst; c) an electromagnetic ray-curable compound; and d) metal compound particles that are a mixture of metal compound particles having an isoelectric point of less than 5 as a metal oxide and metal compound particles having an isoelectric point of 5 or more as a metal oxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to allyl functionalized precipitated silica, rubber compositions containing such silica, particularly sulfur cured rubber compositions, and articles of manufacture having a component thereof such as, for example tires. The invention particularly relates to synthetic amorphous silica, particularly a precipitated silica, treated with an allyl silane, particularly to a precipitated silica containing allyl functional groups.

Abstract: There are provided a resin composition for laser engraving that can give a relief printing plate having excellent hardness, film elasticity, printing durability, and aqueous ink transfer properties and that has excellent rinsing properties for engraving residue generated when laser-engraving a printing plate and excellent engraving sensitivity in laser engraving, a relief printing plate precursor employing the resin composition for laser engraving, a process for producing a relief printing plate employing the same, and a relief printing plate obtained thereby.