Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a cover film for a flexible printed circuit board includes: an adhesive layer; and a protective layer that is layered on a surface of the adhesive layer, wherein a lamination temperature range in which a ratio of a viscosity of the protective layer to a viscosity of the adhesive layer is five times or more is present within a temperature range of 50° C. or more and 150° C. or less.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a thermoplastic adhesive film capable of, in a thermobonding step of a laminated body of different materials used particularly in automobile members, electronic members, construction members, etc., such as a polypropylene resin material, a polyamide resin material, and a metal material such as aluminum or steel plates, preventing deformation of the resin material and peeling due to thermal history after molding. Provided as a solution is a thermoplastic adhesive film comprising a resin composition (D) which contains a thermoplastic olefin elastomer resin (A), an acid-modified polypropylene resin (B) and a nucleating agent (C).

Abstract: A multi-layer wetsuit material comprises: an inner fabric layer adjacent to a wearer's skin, an aluminum-foil layer adhered on the inner fabric layer, a rubber or neoprene foam layer adhered to the aluminum-foil layer, and an outer fabric layer opposite to the inner fabric layer adhered on the rubber foam layer, whereby the aluminum-foil layer will reflect the body heat, as radiated from the wearer's skin, backwards towards the wearer's skin to keep the wearer warm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cyclic ketal, 2-methyl-2-ethyl-1,3-dioxolane as a solvent in adhesives, as well as an adhesive composition comprising said ketal. 2-Methyl-2-ethyl-1,3-dioxolane has high solubilization power of the polychloroprene polymer, forming solutions having high viscosity and having suitable drying time after application of a film onto a surface. Due to the good technical performance, the adhesive composition made according to the present invention is well accepted in the market, finding use to substitute compositions containing toluene or other aromatic and oxygenated solvents.

Abstract: A layered structure suitable for use in a pneumatic tire as an innerliner is prepared by directly bonding a fluid permeation prevention film and an adhesive tie layer. Prior to the bonding, the fluid permeation prevention layer is treated to remove any residual plasticizers or oils on the surface of the film. The tie layer comprises 100 weight % of at least one halogenated isobutylene containing elastomer and about 1 to about 20 parts per hundred (phr) of at least one tackifier. The fluid permeation prevention film comprises an elastomeric component dispersed in a vulcanized or partially vulcanized state, as a discontinuous phase, in a matrix of the thermoplastic resin component. The two layers of the layered structure may be separately extruded and then adhered to each other or adhered to each other during a calendaring operation wherein the adhesive tie layer composition is coated onto the treated film.

Abstract: The invention relates to an acrylic copolymer additive useful as a process aid in highly filled polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) composites. The acrylic additive is especially useful in highly filled PVC flooring tiles, rolled flooring, pipe and siding. The acrylic copolymer additive contains from 50 to 79 weight percent of methyl methacrylate monomer units, and has a Tg of less than 90° C.

Abstract: A vulcanizable layered composition comprising at least two layers and at least one tie layer, wherein the first layer of the two layers is a fluid permeation prevention layer preferably comprising: (A) at least one thermoplastic engineering component and (B) at least one elastomer component; the second layer of the two layers comprises at least one high diene rubber and the tie layer comprises a mixture of: (1) at least one halogenated isobutylene containing elastomer; (2) up to 50 weight % of at least one high diene elastomer; (3) at least one filler; (4) up to 30 weight % of at least one processing oil; (5) at least one tackifier; and (6) a curing system for the elastomers.

Abstract: The invention relates to an acrylic copolymer additive useful as a process aid in highly filled polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) composites. The acrylic additive is especially useful in highly filled PVC flooring tiles, rolled flooring, pipe and siding. The acrylic copolymer additive contains from 50 to 79 weight percent of methyl methacrylate monomer units, and has a Tg of less than 90° C.

Abstract: The invention provides an anti-corrosive package which can be added to release agents used in preparing textiles and molded articles from lignocellulosic materials, concrete and polyurethane foam.

Abstract: At least one esterified fatty acid, particularly a fatty acid from tall oil that undergoes a Diels-Alder reaction or a fatty acid from oleic sunflower oil that undergoes an epoxydation reaction, is used as a PVC plasticizer, particularly for floor coverings.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a substrate having a layer thereover, the layer comprising a fluoropolymer and a nanofiller. Compositions comprising a substrate having a layer thereover, the layer comprising a fluoropolymer and a clay material. Methods for preparing a composite coating material solution, comprising: preparing a first solution comprising a fluoropolymer and an acetate; preparing a second solution comprising a clay material and a nanofiller suspension; and mixing the first and second solutions to form a composite coating material solution. Methods for applying a composite material layer to a substrate, comprising depositing a solution onto a substrate, wherein the solution comprises a clay material and fluoropolymer. Methods for applying a composite material layer to a substrate, comprising depositing a solution onto a substrate, wherein the solution comprises a fluoropolymer and a nanofiller.

Abstract: Some embodiments include compositions and/or methods related to optical compensation films. More particularly, some embodiments can include brominated polystyrene compositions, and/or methods for their preparation, suitable for forming optical compensation films. In some embodiments, suitable brominated polystyrene compositions, and/or methods for their preparation, can include aromatic rings having one or more acyl moieties.

Abstract: An antihazing agent for noncrystalline cycloolefin resins which can inhibit the hazing of the resins due to fine cracking caused by environmental change, particularly, environmental change from high temperature and humidity atmosphere to ordinary temperature and humidity atmosphere without losing the characteristics inherent in the resins to keep the transparency of the resins and inhibit the light transmittance thereof from lowering; noncrystalline cycloolefin resin compositions containing the agent; and optical elements made from the compositions. A compound component containing a metal rosinate as the main component is used as the antihazing agent for noncrystalline cycloolefin resins. It is particularly preferable that the antihazing agent further contain one or more members selected from the group consisting of alkali metal salts, alkaline earth metal salts, and Group 12 metal salts.

Abstract: At least one esterified fatty acid, particularly a fatty acid from tall oil that undergoes a Diels-Alder reaction or a fatty acid from oleic sunflower oil that undergoes an epoxydation reaction, is used as a PVC plasticizer, particularly for floor coverings.

Abstract: Temperature switchable pressure sensitive adhesives comprising an elastomer and a crystallizable abietic acid derivative as tackifier are described. These pressure sensitive adhesives exhibit a sharp reduction in peel strength when the temperature is raised above the switching temperature. The adhesive properties of these adhesives may be readily tuned by adjusting the ratio of the elastomer and the crystallizable tackifier, and by altering the crystallizabe group on the tackifier. The temperature switchable pressure sensitive adhesives have use in medical, consumer, and industrial applications.

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: Water-containing compositions containing polychloroprene particles, zinc oxide particles having an average particle size of less than 150 nm and water. The compositions can be used as adhesives and/or sealants.

Abstract: Solvent-containing compositions based on polychloroprene, and solvent-containing zinc oxide dispersions which are stable in storage, that can be used in adhesive and sealant compositions. The compositions can be prepared by mixing the polychloroprene composition and zinc oxide dispersion and optionally adding conventional adhesive auxiliaries and/or additives and optionally adding an additional solvent.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide sound insulating members exhibiting both high vibration damping performance and high sound insulation performance, a vibration damping material for affording such members and a resin composition for forming the vibration damping material. The invention provides a first resin composition for vibration damping materials which contains 100 parts by weight of a chlorine-containing thermoplastic resin, and 20 to 200 parts by weight of a chlorinated paraffin having 12 to 16 carbon atoms on average. The thermoplastic resin contains preferably 20 to 70 wt. %, more preferably 30 to 70 wt. %, of chlorine. The chlorinated paraffin is preferably 30 to 70 wt. %, more preferably 35 to 65 wt. %, in chlorination degree.

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 pressure sensitive adhesive composition which exhibits excellent adhesive strength and holding characteristics within a wide temperature range from ultra-low temperature to high temperature without causing environmental problems is disclosed. The pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprises a random copolymer of isobutylene and paramethylstyrene, and a tackifier, wherein said random copolymer contains 1 to 20% by weight of said paramethylstyrene and has a cross-linked structure. The adhesive composition is particularly useful in forming weather-strip tapes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to adhesive compositions containing a polychloroprene dispersion containing a tricyclic diterpenecarboxylic acid having at least two conjugated C═C double bonds per molecule. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing these adhesive compositions and to their use as contact adhesives for organic and inorganic substrates.

Abstract: A solvent based polychloroprene contact bond adhesive having less than 250 grams per liter volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at high solids content is disclosed. The composition contains polychloroprene polymer, phenolic and tackifying resins, a zinc resinate, metallic oxide and antioxidants, mixed uniformly in a blend of organic solvents. The blend of organic solvents contains VOC exempt solvents as well as aliphatic and aromatic solvents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solvent free, moisture-curable, reactive hot melt adhesive compositions that are solid at room temperature, methods of making the compositions, and laminates prepared using the compostions. The compositions are a mixture comprising an isocyanate terminated prepolymer and a thermoplastic vinyl chloride copolymer.

Abstract: A surfactant for forming stable dispersions of rosin esters compatible with elastomeric latexes, the surfactant having the formula R1—R2—R3. R1 and R3 are each rosin (i.e., rosin, rosin dimer or a mixture of rosin and rosin dimer). R2 is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol and polyethylene glycol-R4-polyethylene glycol wherein R4 is rosin (i.e., rosin, rosin dimer or a mixture of rosin and rosin dimer). The surfactant is prepared by esterifying the rosin material with polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: Aqueous composition comprising from 10 to 35% by weight of a water-dispersed polymer A) having a glass transition temperature Tg of below −10° C. from 5 to 22% by weight of a resin B) which is liquid at 23° C. and 1 bar, has a glass transition temperature of below −10° C. and in which abietic acid is soluble at 23° C. and 1 bar such that it is possible to obtain solutions of resin B and abietic acid having a weight content of up to 50% by weight of abietic acid from 5 to 22% by weight of a resin C) which is based on abietic acid or on modified abietic acid and has a glass transition temperature of from 0 to 90° C. and from 21 to 80% by weight of a filler D), the percentages by weight being based on the sum of the constituents of the aqueous composition with the exception of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing a non-halogen, non-intumescent flame-retardant system comprising at least one flame-retardant agent with the provisos that the flame-retardant system does not comprise Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3 or does not consist only of alumina trihydrate.

Abstract: Cross-linked cationic polymers are prepared by alkylating a polyaminoalide with 5 to 30 mole percent, relative to the amount of nitrogen available for alkylation, of a quaternary ammonium alkylating agent and cross-linking the resulting alkylated polyaninoamide with a molar amount of epichlorohydrin corresponding to the non-quaternized nitrogen content. The cross-linked cationic polymers are suitable for use as wet-strength resins in the treatment of paper.

Abstract: New water base pressure sensitive adhesives with capability of use in production of high temperature quality masking tape are aqueous dispersions of the following mixture of components in the percentages by weight as specified:______________________________________ Component Percentage ______________________________________ Adhesive entity 45 to 65 Tackifier resin 20 to 40 Plasticizer 1 to 20 Stabilizer 0.1 to 10 Curing entity 0.1 to 10 Optional additives 0 to 20 ______________________________________The various components constitute the disperse phase of the aqueous dispersion and have a combined weight of between about 30 to 70% of the total weight, the curing entity is a combination of a plurality of curing agents that exhibit different curing speeds and the adhesive entity is a combination of a plurality of adhesive elastomers having different molecular weights.High temperature quality masking tapes made from the new PS adhesives avoid "freeze down" and "ghosting".

Abstract: An improved adhesive roofing tape is based on a combination of brominated butyl rubber and EPDM. A non-diene block terpolymer is interspersed in the cross-liked polymer network. A plasticizer, a phenolic tackifier, a high melting point non-phenolic tackifier and a low melting point non-phenolic tackifier are included to provide resiliency and permanent tack at low temperatures. A method of making the adhesive roofing tape is also provided.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions which contain a synthetic polymer obtained by free radical polymerization and a rosin are prepared by a process in which an aqueous dispersion of the synthetic polymer obtained by free radical polymerization is mixed with an aqueous formulation of a rosin which contains from 0.1 to 0.5 mol, based on 100 g of rosin, of carboxyl groups.

Abstract: Polychloroprene latex adhesive compositions which comprise a) mercaptan-modified or xanthogen disulfide-modified 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene homopolymers having gel contents of 5-70 percent by weight, b) 1 to 75 parts by weight of rosin per 100 parts by weight of a), and c) sufficient water to provide a solids content of 25-65 weight percent based on the weight of component a) exhibit excellent heat resistance and green bond strength.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion comprising a copolymer comprising ethylene, vinyl chloride, and vinyl acetate and having a glass transition temperature of from -15.degree. to 35.degree. C., an emulsion of a rosin ester having a softening point of from 110.degree. to 150.degree. C. and a Gardner color scale of not higher than 5, and an emulsion of a wax having a melting point of from 50.degree. to 100.degree. C., and an easily macerating water-proof paper obtained by coating the aqueous emulsion on at least one surface of a base paper. The paper coated with the aqueous emulsion has excellent moisture-proof property, water repellency, and easily macerating property, and does not cause blocking.

Abstract: A rubber composition for an inner liner comprises a coumarone resin and a member selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, a blend of natural rubber and synthetic rubber, and a blend of synthetic rubbers. The rubber composition for inner liner exhibits good shrinkage resistance and good inner pressure retaining property without deteriorating a running durability of a tire where the rubber composition is used as an inner liner.

Abstract: A terminal-modified block copolymer having the rest of an amino group or imido group-containing terminal-treating agent bonded to the polymer terminal which is obtained by treating the active terminal of a block copolymer comprising conjugated dienes and vinylaromatic hydrocarbon compounds which is obtained by using as the polymerization initiator at least one member selected from alkali metals or organoalkali metals and has a vinylaromatic hydrocarbon content of 5 to 95% by weight and a number average molecular weight of 5,000 to 1,000,000 with at least one terminal-treating agent selected from imide compounds, cyanamide compounds, aziridinyl compounds, amide compounds, or tertiary amino group-containing compounds other than said compounds; and an adhesive composition excellent in tackiness, adhesiveness, and creep resistance characteristic which comprises said block copolymer and a tackifier resin, 9 water-absorbing composition comprising said block copolymer and a highly water-absorbing resin, a thermoplas

Abstract: One-pack chloroprene adhesive having excellent adhesion and excellent heat resistance, particularly excellent heat aging resistance, which comprises a chloroprene rubber modified with an aminosilane, a petroleum resin as a tackifier resin and an organic solvent, which is useful for adhering and laminating various products such as metallic materials, woven fabrics, fiber products, wooden products, leather products, plastic materials, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dicyclopentadiene alcohol resin acid derivatives which are useful as a rubber additive. In one embodiment, the ester linked rosin acid derivative may serve as a total or partial replacement for oil and/or wax. The dicyclopentadiene alcohol rosin acid derivatives are prepared by reacting abietic acid and/or dehydroabietic acid with dicyclopentadiene alcohol under esterification conditions.

Abstract: A solvent-based adhesive composition for adhering together roofing materials, such as synthetic EPDM rubber sheets, which provides long term storage stability is provided. The adhesive composition includes a halogenated copolymer of isobutylene and p-methyl styrene, a thermoplastic rubber comprising a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block copolymer, an endblock resin for the thermoplastic rubber, a tackifier, an accelerator/cure package, and a solvent. The cured composition exhibits a peel strength of at least 3.0 pounds per lineal inch at room temperature, at least 3.0 pounds per lineal inch at 212.degree. F., supports a static load of at least 0.67 pounds at 158.degree. F. for a minimum of 24 hours, and exhibits a viscosity increase of less than 1500 centipoise after aging at 130.degree. F. for six weeks.

Abstract: Chlorinated polyethylene mastic adhesive compositions, and process for the production of such compositions, formed from chlorinated polyethylene and a compatible plasticizer. These mastic compositions are useful for bonding and sealing together membranes, particularly chlorinated polyethylene membranes, at ambient conditions without application of heat. The ability to form seals of high peel strength in roofing applications without the use of heat is of particular importance. In another embodiment however, cross linking agents can be incorporated within the recipe, and seals of even greater peel strength obtained. Heat is required in the sealing operation in this instance to produce cross linking of the polymer. One thus has the choice of forming adhesives of high peel strength for roofing applications without any necessity of using heat; or, alternatively, to form adhesives of even greater peel strength with the use of heat.

Abstract: A terminal-modified block copolymer having the remainder of an amino group or imido group-containing a terminal-treating agent bonded to the polymer terminal which is obtained by treating the active terminal of a block copolymer comprising conjugated dienes and vinylaromatic hydrocarbon compounds, which is obtained by using as the polymerization initiator at least one member selected from alkali metals or organoalkali metals and has a vinylaromatic hydrocarbon content of 5 to 95% by weight and a number average molecular weight of 5,000 to 1,000,000 with at least one terminal-treating agent selected from imide compounds, cyanamide compounds, aziridinyl compounds, amide compounds, or tertiary amino group-containing compounds other than the compounds.

Abstract: Polyamines having at least two amine groups are incorporated into a polymer system comprising an anionic surfactant and a polymer having at least one anionic pendant group. The resulting polymer system typically exhibits at least one improved physical property.

Abstract: Flame retardant hot melt adhesives include atactic polypropylene having grafted thereon a ring-halogenated styrene. The compositions may also include homopolymers of the styrene monomer or equivalents, as well as non-halogenated atactic polypropylene. Tackifying agents, waxes, anti-oxidants and other additives may also be included.

Abstract: Flame retardant hot melt adhesives include ethylene vinyl acetate having grafted thereon a ring-halogenated styrene. The compositions may also include homopolymers of the styrene monomer of equivalents, as well as non-halogenated ethylene vinyl acetate. Tackifying agents, waxes, anti-oxidants and other additives may also be included.

Abstract: Elastomer structures having exposed controlled surface release characteristics can be made by coating at least a portion of their surface with a releasing composition comprising (a) a chlorosulphonated polymer; (b) a reinforcing filler and (c) a green tackifying agent. Optionally, these compositions can also contain a chemical curing system and one or more volatile solvent/diluent viscosity-reducing vehicle. In a specific example, the coating are applied to flexible structures used in machines for the manufacture of articles having natural tack due to their rubber or elastomer content.

Abstract: A method for bonding a restorative composite resin to dentin which comprises:treating the surface of dentin with a dentin-treating liquid for, 1 to 90 seconds obtained by adding glutaraldehyde and ferric chloride to an aqueous solution of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid regulated to a hydrogen ion concentration (pH) of 7.4; removing the treating liquid by water-rinsing to dry the thus treated surface of dentin; applying a primer comprising an ethylene related unsaturated monomer, a (meth)acrylic ester polymer and tri-n-butyl borane on the dried surface of dentin; and filling the restorative composite resin onto the applied surface of dentin.

Abstract: An aqueous contact cement, which comprises a dispersion in water of a chloroprene copolymer of 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene and methacrylic acid and a resinous polyelectrolyte of an ionizable resinous mixture which is ionized with a volatile ionizing atent, and ionizable resinous mixture being the reaction product of a rosin, a carboxylic acid, and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 mono-alcohol, said ionizable resinous mixture having a softening point not substantially above about 125.degree. C. and an acid number of between about 30 and 150, said reaction product comprising the carbocyclic nucleus of rosin having at least one carboxylic acid group and at least one carboxylic acid ester group of said mono-alcohol.

Abstract: High solids aqueous based pressure sensitive adhesives may be prepared by directly emulsifying the tackifier resin into a polymeric latex provided the tackifier is heated, plasticized and emulsified and mixed with the latex on a high shear mixer. This gives an adhesive which is faster drying and gives comparable properties to lower solids adhesives.

Abstract: A coating material for protecting the surfaces of teeth is obtained by dissolving a resinous composition comprising 100 weight parts of a polystreyene resin or a high-impact polystyrene resin and 1 to 60 weight parts of rosin or a rosin derivative added thereto in an organic solvent. The resinous composition may further contain 1 to 100 weight parts of a chlorinated polymer and 1 to 100 weight parts of a coloring matter.

Abstract: This invention relates to ambient-curing water-based binder, coating and adhesive compositions. These compositions are prepared by mixing (1) an acidic first component containing an aqueous dispersion of polymer latex, said polymer being alkali-curable and polymerized from a monomer mixture containing quaternary ammonium monomer, and an epoxy resin, together with (2) an alkaline second component containing an amine curing reagent. The resulting mixture of the first and second components is alkaline, cures quickly at room temperature, and yields films with high film strength, durability, and excellent heat and water resistance.

Abstract: Polychloroprene latex adhesive compositions which comprise a) mercaptan-modified or xanthogen disulfide-modified 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene homopolymers having gel contents of 5-.[.70.]..Iadd.78.7 .Iaddend.percent by weight, b) 1 to 75 parts by weight of rosin per 100 parts by weight of a), and c) sufficient water to provide a solids content of 25-65 weight percent based on the weight of component a) exhibit excellent heat resistance and green bond strength.