Abstract: Method for preparing stretched polypropylene films from a polypropylene resin that includes a low molecular weight hindered amine light stabilizer, and a high molecular weight hindered amine light stabilizer, and optionally a first antioxidant, and a second antioxidant. Also provided are methods for the preparation of woven jumbo polypropylene bags from the stretched polypropylene film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a non-aqueous inkjet ink that includes a polyvinyl chloride resin synthesized by a suspension polymerization method or an emulsion polymerization method; an organic solvent that is a mixed solvent comprising diethylene glycol ethyl methyl ether, diethylene glycol diethyl ether, and diethylene glycol monoethyl ether in which the polyvinyl chloride resin is dissolved; a pigment; and a radical polymerization inhibitor. In another embodiment, the mixed solvent includes N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, diethylene glycol diethyl ether, and diethylene glycol monoethyl ether. The radical polymerization inhibitor prevents the polyvinyl chloride resin from gelling in a short period and causing a discharge fault, clogging, etc. Also disclosed is an ink set of inkjet inks includes a combination of the non-aqueous inkjet inks above having respective colors and including at least a cyan ink; a magenta ink; a yellow ink; and a black ink.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a sidewall reinforcing layer and a run-flat tire reduces heat build-up, enhances elongation at break at high temperature, and increases run-flat durability, while maintaining good rigidity. The composition contains a rubber component including tin-modified BR (a) and/or BR (b) modified by a compound of formula (1) wherein R1, R2, and R3 may be the same as or different from one another and each represent an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a silyloxy group, an acetal group, a carboxyl group, a mercapto group, or a derivative thereof; R4 and R5 may be the same as or different from each other and each represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; and n denotes an integer; and an alkylphenol-sulfur chloride condensate, wherein an amount of the alkylphenol-sulfur chloride condensate is 3-10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.

Abstract: The photosensitive resin composition of the present invention includes an alkali solubility resin including molecules each composed of a main chain having one end and the other end opposite to the one end, an organic group bonded to the one end thereof, the organic group having at least one unsaturated group, and a substituent group bonded to at least one of the other end of the main chain and a branch thereof, the substituent group having a cyclic chemical structure containing nitrogen atoms, and a photosensitive agent. Further, the insulating film of the present invention is composed of a cured product of the above photosensitive resin composition. Furthermore, the protective film of the present invention is composed of a cured product of the above photosensitive resin composition. Moreover, the Electronic equipment of the present invention is provided with the above protective film and insulating film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printing ink or printing varnish containing non-radiation-curable, preferably aromatic polycarbonate, in particular as a binder and adhesive component. According to the invention, the polycarbonate is provided with radiation-curable monomers, in particular is dissolved therein.

Abstract: In a process for the aqueous suspension polymerization of vinyl chloride, alone or in mixture with other monomers, in the presence of at least one of dialkylperoxydicarbonate, peroxyester and diacyl peroxide, the polymerization composition according to the invention comprises at least one dialkylhydroxylamine as a shortstopping agent along with a totally or partially hindered phenolic antioxidant.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer compositions comprising PCT (poly((cyclohexylene-dimethylene)terephthalate)) polymer and a fibrous glass filler having a non-circular cross-sectional aspect ratio of greater than at or about 4.

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] The present invention has an object to provide an automotive lamp extension molding comprising a resin composition having a low specific gravity, being excellent in the balance of heat resistance and fluidity, and being excellent in gloss and brightness feeling of the surface of the molded article. [Solution] The automotive lamp extension molding according to the present invention comprises a resin composition comprising 50 to 95 mass % of a polyphenylene ether (A), and having a specific gravity in the range of 1.00 to 1.12. The reduced viscosity (measured at 30° C. using a chloroform solvent) of the (A) component is preferably 0.25 to 0.45 dl/g, and more preferably 0.25 to 0.38 dl/g.

Abstract: Antibacterial cosmetic brush hairs include synthetic fibers treated with quaternary ammonium salt, phenolic compound, and acid. The antibacterial cosmetic brush hairs inhibit the loss of the antibacterial effect through washing or the like.

Abstract: The polyphenylene ether according to the present invention includes 5 to 20% by mass of a component having a molecular weight of 50,000 or more and 12 to 30% by mass of a component having a molecular weight of 8,000 or less. The resin composition according to the present invention includes the polyphenylene ether (a) and a hydrogenated block copolymer (b) prepared by hydrogenating a block copolymer including at least two polymer blocks A having a vinyl aromatic compound and at least one polymer block B having a conjugated diene compound, wherein the number average molecular weight (Mnb) of the hydrogenated block copolymer is 100,000 or less, and the number average molecular weight (MnbA) of at least one polymer block of the polymer blocks A is 8,000 or more.

Abstract: An offset printing blanket cleaning liquid includes: a solvent having a dipole moment of about 1.7 or more but less than about 4.1 and having a ? covalent bond in a molecular skeleton thereof. Moreover, an ink composition includes: an organic material; and a solvent having a dipole moment of about 1.3 to about 3.0 both inclusive and having a ? covalent bond in a molecular skeleton thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of a polyolefin-based composition for manufacturing halogen-free, flame retardant, low smoke emission, thermoplastic insulations showing good electrical properties in water for use in electrical conductor cables. The composition applied as insulation, besides granting the above mentioned features, also shows good characteristics during the extrusion process, so that it can be processed at high speed in the equipment used for its application. The composition of the present invention comprises a mixture of at least two polyolefin-based polymer resins, a first soft and flexible resin and a second and heat-resistance provider resin; at least one compatibilizing and coupling agent; at least one flame retardant; at least one antioxidant; at least one lubricant and optionally at least one nanometric clay for enhancing fire resistance properties.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to an encapsulant for electronic components such as those utilized in AMR technology. The encapsulant comprises a wax, a tackifier, a polymer, a plasticizer, a thixotropic agent, and an antioxidant and is designed to protect electronic components from harsh environments such as those where high levels of humidity or corrosive liquids may be present. For example, the encapsulant exhibits minimal percent weight gain due to moisture vapor when subjected to temperatures ranging from about ?40° C. to about 70° C. and relative humidities ranging from 0% to 85% over a period of 200 days.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, for stabilizing polymers, in particular polyolefins, with respect to exposure to UV radiation, of fine-particle polymer powders comprising at least one UV absorber. The present invention further relates to stabilizer mixtures for stabilizing polymers with respect to exposure to UV radiation, oxygen and heat, which, inter alia, comprise these polymer powders, and to a process for stabilizing polymers, in particular polyolefins, with respect to exposure to UV radiation, oxygen and heat, which comprises adding, to the polymers, in particular to the polyolefins, an effective amount of these stabilizers.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to an alumina dispersion, which is employed to manufacture a particulate magnetic recording medium, comprises alumina, a solvent, and a dispersing agent in the form of an aromatic hydrocarbon compound having a phenolic hydroxyl group, and essentially does not comprise ferromagnetic powder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for producing a reactive polymer based on compounds according to the structures (A1) and/or (A2) and phenolic resin in an extruder and to the reactive polymer produced according to said process and the use thereof for producing composite materials.

Abstract: A polymer composition includes a block copolymer, at least one oligomeric solvent, and at least one solid additive. The block copolymer is mixed with the solvent and the solid additive at a temperature above 150° C. to form the polymer composition. The solid additive blooms to the surface of the polymer composition during the useable life of polymer composition, thereby decreasing the shelf-life and usable life of parts, such as golf club grips, created therefrom.

Abstract: A poly(lactic acid) resin composition is provided, comprising (a) a poly(lactic acid) resin, (b) at least one modifier selected from at least one metal/nonmetal alkoxide, at least one metal/nonmetal alkoxide having at least one functional group capable of reacting with the poly(lactic acid) resin, or a mixture thereof, (c) a first catalyst, and (d) optionally, a second catalyst. A process for preparing a transparent and impact-resistant article from the poly(lactic acid) resin composition of the invention, and articles prepared therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: An edge seal for manufacturing two-pane or multi-pane insulating glass or solar modules having a primary sealant and a secondary sealant has the following overall composition: a) 30-60 wt. %, preferably 40-50 wt. %, olefinic polymers, Mn 400-600,000 D, preferably 5,000-300,000 D b) 2-35 wt. %, preferably 5-25 wt. %, modified polymer c) 5-40 wt. %, preferably 10-30 wt. %, fine-particle, inert fillers d) 5-25 wt. %, preferably 10-15 wt. %, desiccants and water scavengers 0-3 wt. % aging resistors, in particular anti-oxidants or UV stabilizers.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition includes at least a semi-crystalline copolymer of propylene and a polyethylene wax having a Brookfield viscosity of about 20 cP to 500 cP at 140° C., a density of about 0.95 g/cm3 to 0.99 g/cm3 between 23° C. and 25° C., and a Mettler drop point of about 110° C. to 135° C., wherein the composition is characterized by a effective set time of about 0.1 second to 5 seconds. Articles including the composition and methods of making articles including the composition are described.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a) a fluoroplastic; b) an aromatic material having exactly one hydroxyl group, wherein the aromatic material is free of thiol groups, and wherein the hydroxyl group is bonded to an aromatic carbon; c) a salt former compound capable of forming a salt with the aromatic material; and d) optionally a phase transfer catalyst. Also provided are reaction products of the described compositions, multi-layer articles comprising the compositions and reaction products, and methods for making the compositions, reaction products, and articles.

Abstract: A resin composition which comprises polylactic acid, does not release an isocyanate group at the time of production and has excellent hydrolysis resistance and a low environmental burden. The resin composition comprises: (A) 100 parts by weight of a resin component (component A) containing polylactic acid (component A-?); (B) 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of a compound (component B) having one carbodiimide group and a cyclic structure in which first nitrogen and second nitrogen are bonded to each other via a bonding group, the cyclic structure consisting of 8 to 50 atoms; and (C) 0.001 to 2 parts by weight of at least one antioxidant (component C) selected from the group consisting of a hindered phenol-based compound, a phosphite-based compound, a phosphonite-based compound and a thioether-based compound.

Abstract: There is provided a coating composition comprising (a) one or more microbicide, (b) one or more soluble polymer comprising acrylamide as polymerized units, wherein said polymer has is non-anionic, and (c) solvent, wherein said polymer is dissolved in said solvent. Also provided is a method of coating a substrate with such a coating, and also provided is the resulting coated substrate.

Abstract: Polyamide compositions suitable for the inner layer of multi-layer tubular articles for circulating a heat transfer fluid composition within a refrigeration or air conditioning system are provided and including articles prepared from these compositions. Such compositions are particularly suitable in air conditioning and refrigeration applications and systems in which new, low global warming potential refrigerant alternatives are used.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition having an equivalent spherical diameter of 1 mm to 50 mm, a degree of crystallization of not less than 65% and less than 99%, an intrinsic viscosity of not more than 0.7 dl/g and a cyclic trimer content of not more than 0.4% by weight. This polymer resin composition has an excellent color tone, causes no significant viscosity lowering or viscosity rise, and can withstand a process which is exposed to a long-term thermal history. A polyester resin composition having a viscosity suitable for extrusion in a general-purpose manner, a production process thereof, and a polyester film are also provided.

Abstract: In a process for the aqueous suspension polymerization of vinyl chloride, alone or in mixture with other monomers, in the presence of at least one of dialkylperoxydicarbonate, peroxyester and diacyl peroxide, the polymerization composition according to the invention comprises at least one dialkylhydroxylamine as a shortstopping agent along with a totally or partially hindered phenolic antioxidant.

Abstract: A purging compound for purging an extruder of polyamides or other polar thermoplastic resins for transitioning to the extrusion of a non-polar thermoplastic resin, includes a non-polar base polymer compounded with an ethylene-methacrylate copolymer, up to 15% of a mineral, and about 1% of a suitable antioxidant.

Abstract: A method for producing a polyimide film comprises the steps of: preparing a polar organic solvent solution of a polyimide precursor obtained by mixing a tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride compound and a diamine compound; adding a dehydrating agent and an imidization catalyst to the polar organic solvent solution so as to prepare a resin solution composition; and drying the resin solution composition by heating so as to imidize the resin solution composition after flowing the resin solution composition onto a support in a casting manner, wherein diethyl pyridine is used as the imidization catalyst. According to the production method, it is possible to obtain a polyimide film which is highly productive and is excellent in the film quality such as the mechanical property, the adhesive strength, and the like.

Abstract: A medical adhesive comprises a hydrophilic urethane prepolymer (UP) obtained by reacting a fluorine-containing nonaromatic polyisocyanate component (A) and a polyol component (B) having a hydrophilic polyol (B1), and a phenolic radical scavenger (PRS). The content of (PRS) is preferably 0.01 to 3% by weight based on the weight of (UP). The content of oxyethylene groups in (B) is preferably 30 to 100% by weight based on the weight of the oxyalkylene groups in (B). Preferably, (B) is a mixture of a random copolymer obtained by addition of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide to diols and polypropylene glycol. The content of isocyanate groups in the medical adhesive is 1 to 10% by weight based on the weight of (UP). The medical adhesive is suitable for bonding body tissues, such as lung, artery and heart in particular.

Abstract: Disclosed are potassium cesium tungsten bronze solid solution particles of the formula KxCsyWOz, where x+y?1 and 2?z?3. The particles are for instance micron or nano scaled particles. Also disclosed are organic or inorganic compositions comprising an organic or inorganic substrate and incorporated therein the present potassium cesium tungsten bronze solid solution particles. The substrates are for instance plastics, coatings, inks, adhesives, ceramics or glass. Also disclosed is a method for the preparation of the present potassium cesium tungsten bronze solid solution particles, which method comprises mixing a suitable tungsten source with a salt of potassium and a salt of cesium to form a powder mixture and exposing the powder mixture to a plasma torch under a reducing atmosphere. The present tungsten bronze particles are suitable NIR absorbers and heat shielding additives.

Abstract: A coating material, containing a mixture of i) a polymer obtained by radical polymerization from a) N,N-diethylaminoethyl methacrylate, and b) at least one radically polymerizable compound, selected from esters of ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated mono- and dicarboxylic acids with C1-C18 alkanols, as component A, ii) one or more antioxidants as component B, iii) one or more plasticizers as component C, and iv) other excipients as components D, wherein the total amount of the mixture of components A-D is 100 wt. %.

Abstract: An elastic film material that resists the propagation of a tear. The film material includes an SEEPS elastomeric block copolymer and has a time to break of at least 10 hours. The elastomeric block copolymer has a Tm of between about 10° C. and 20° C.

Abstract: This invention relates woven jumbo polypropylene bags manufactured from a polypropylene resin that includes a low molecular weight hindered amine light stabilizer, a high molecular weight hindered amine light stabilizer, a first antioxidant, and a second antioxidant. Also provided are methods for the preparation of woven jumbo polypropylene bags.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball having a core formed by vulcanizing a rubber composition and a cover composed primarily of a polyurethane material. The rubber composition of the core includes 100 parts by weight of a base rubber, from 10 to 40 parts by weight of an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a metal salt thereof, a peroxyketal (a) and a monophenol-type antioxidant (b), the weight ratio (a)/(b) of the peroxyketal to the monophenol-type antioxidant being from 5 to 50. The ball has an excellent discoloration resistance and an outstanding distance and feel on shots taken with a middle iron.

Abstract: A solar module includes a photovoltaic device that has an edge seal. The sealant composition of the edge seal includes an unsaturated or reactive polyolefin, an olefinic polymer, a silane modified polyolefin, inert fillers, a water scavenger or desiccant, an antioxidant, and a UV stabilizer. These components are balanced to produce a sealant having desirable sealing characteristics, high weatherability, desired rheology, low conductivity, and good thermal stability.

Abstract: A solar module includes an edge sealant. The sealant composition includes an unsaturated reactive polyolefin, an olefmic polymer, a silane modified polyolefin, inert fillers, calcium oxide, and aging resistors. These components are balanced to produce a sealant having desirable sealing characteristics, high weatherability, desired rheology, low conductivity, and good water absorption.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyester compositions, comprising: (a) 54-98% by weight of at least one polytrimethylene terephthalate; (b) 1-45% by weight of at least one impact modifier, and the at least one impact modifier is selected from ethylene copolymers having a general formula of E/X/Y, wherein: E is a radical derived from ethylene and accounts for 40-90% by weight of the total weight of the ethylene copolymer; X accounts for 9-55% by weight of the total weight of the ethylene copolymer and is a radical derived from a monomer having the following general formula: wherein, R1 is an alkyl containing 2-8 carbon atoms; R2 is H, CH3 or C2H5; Y is a radical derived from a monomer unit selected from glycidyl methacrylates and glycidyl acrylates and accounts for 0.5-40% by weight of the total weight of the ethylene copolymer; and (c) 0.01-3.0% by weight of a cationic catalyst, and the cation is selected from the group consisting of Mg2+, Sn2+, and Zn2+ and mixtures of these.

Abstract: A sealant composition for use in two-pane or multi-pane insulating glass or solar modules, the sealant composition including: a) an olefinic polymer having a number average molecular weight from about 100 D to about 700,000 D, preferably from about 100 D to about 300,000 D; b) a modified olefinic polymer; c) a fine-particle inert filler; d) at least one of a desiccant and a water scavenger, and e) an aging resistor. The sealant composition has a tensile strength greater than 20 PSI, preferably greater than 50 PSI, a lap shear strength greater than 20 PSI, preferable greater than 40 PSI, and the tensile and lap shear strengths balanced such that the sealant fails cohesively before failing adhesively.

Abstract: Crosslinked ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) is disclosed, as well as molded bodies made from the UHMW-PE and a process for making such UHMWE-PE.

Abstract: Disclosed are new compositions consisting of polyphosphonates and specific additive compositions that exhibit superior resistance to degradation due to exposure to air, high temperature and air, moisture or combinations thereof. Also disclosed are polymer mixtures or blends comprising these polyphosphonates/additive compositions and commodity and engineering plastics and articles produced therefrom. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these materials, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a composition comprising: 45% to 85% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the polymers present in the composition, of one or more non-grafted PVC resins with a K value in the range 50 to 90; and 15% to 55% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the polymers present in the composition, of one or more resins of PVC grafted onto one or more polymers selected from C1-C18 alkyl polyacrylates, C1-C18 alkyl polymethacrylates and mixtures thereof; for the manufacture of tubes for transporting drinking water or physiological liquids.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus and methods for producing emulsions, and, in particular, for maintaining laminar flow during production of emulsions containing microsuspensions.

Abstract: A transparent silicone epoxy composition is provided. The transparent silicone epoxy composition comprises (a) at least an epoxy modified siloxane, (b) at least a silanol-containing siloxane and (c) a catalyst. Each epoxy modified siloxane molecule comprises at least two cycloaliphatic epoxy groups and epoxy modified siloxane in the transparent silicone epoxy composition is about 10˜89 weight percentage. Silanol-containing siloxane can be cross-linked with epoxy modified siloxane. Silanol-containing siloxane comprises at least two hydroxyl groups. Silanol-containing siloxane in the transparent silicone epoxy composition is about 89˜10 weight percentage. The catalyst in the transparent silicone epoxy composition is about 0.01˜1 weight percentage.

Abstract: Nucleophilic substitution reactions of halogenated polymers and azoles are used to produce derivatives of polyolefins bear pendant azolium ionomers. These uncured ionomers are useful in adhesive, antimicrobial applications, as well as in polymer composites and polymer blends. Furthermore, these azolium ionomers' ion pairs can bear reactive functionality, which provides access to further reactions that were unavailable using previous technology. Advantageously, such reactive ionomer derivatives of polyolefins can be cured by free radical and moisture-curing chemistry that was unaccessible to the halogenated polymer parent material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant resin composition including (A) a base resin containing (A1) a propylene polymer where 90% by mass or more of constituent monomers are propylene and (A2) at least one of specific thermoplastic elastomers, (B) a metal hydrate, (C) a phenol-based antioxidant, and (D) a metal soap, wherein the blending ratio (A1):(A2) of (A1) the propylene polymer to (A2) the specific thermoplastic elastomer in (A) the base resin is 9:1 to 7:3 in terms of mass ratio; (B) the metal hydrate, (C) the phenol-based antioxidant, and (D) the metal soap each is blended in a specific amount, and (D) the metal soap contains a specific metal salt of one or more specific fatty acids in a specific amount.

Abstract: Methods of preparing elastomeric gasket materials for use in metered dose inhalers that include contacting an elastomeric gasket material to be used in a metered dose inhaler, which gasket material comprises one or more extractable compounds, with a solution comprising an organic solvent under conditions sufficient to extract at least a portion of at least one of the one or more extractable compounds from the elastomeric gasket material are described. Sealing gaskets made by such methods as well as metering valves, metered dose inhalers, and drug products that include such gaskets are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to stabilized thermoplastic polymers, in particular polyolefin films. The stabilizing composition contains a tertiary amine with a molecular weight greater than 400 g/mol, a UV-absorber and/or a sterically hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS). Further aspects of the invention are a process for stabilizing thermoplastic polymers and the use of the above composition for stabilizing thermoplastic polymers.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: 51-90 wt % of a polyester, 10-49 wt % of an ABS impact modifier; 0 to 20 wt % of a multifunctional epoxy compound; 0-40 wt % of a filler; 0-2 wt % of a fibrillated fluoropolymer; and from more than 0 to 5 wt % of a stabilizer composition. An article blow molded or injection molded from the composition has a multi-axial impact total energy from 40-100 Joules at ?30° C.; a ductility of more than 90%, a permeability of more than 0 to less than or equal to 1.5 g/m2-day, measured after exposure Fuel C vapor for 20 weeks at 40° C.; an MVR of 1-20 cc/10 min; a flexural modulus of greater than 1300 MPa; and retains at least 75% of its initial tensile elongation at break after exposure to Fuel E85 for 28 days at 70° C.

Abstract: Provided according to embodiments of the invention are thermoplastic gel compositions that include a block copolymer; a hydrocarbon tackifier resin; and a hydrocarbon oil. Further, in some embodiments, such compositions may include at least one antioxidant. Also provided are connectors that include a composition according to an embodiment of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to antistatic polymer compositions comprising a polymer substrate, a polyalkyleneethoxylate with a specific molecular weight and a salt. Further aspects are a process for preparing an antistatic polymer and the use of such a polyalkyleneethoxylate as antistatic agent in polymers, preferably together with a salt.