Abstract: Provided is a fluororubber composition capable of providing a crosslinked fluororubber article that exhibits not only heat resistance, but also excellent mechanical properties at high temperatures. The fluororubber composition includes a fluororubber (A), a carbon black (B), and an aromatic petroleum resin (E), and the fluororubber composition has a difference ?G? (G? (1%)?G? (100%)) of not lower than 120 kPa and not higher than 3,000 kPa, where G? (1%) denotes a shear modulus at a dynamic strain of 1%, G? (100%) denotes a shear modulus at a dynamic strain of 100%, and G? (1%) and G? (100%) are determined by a dynamic viscoelasticity test carried out on an unvulcanised rubber with a rubber process analyzer (RPA) in a condition that the measurement frequency is 1 Hz and the measurement temperature is 100° C.

Abstract: An imaging member includes a surface layer comprising a fluoroelastomer-perfluoropolyether composite formed from a reaction mixture comprising a fluoroelastomer and a perfluoropolyether compound. Methods of manufacturing the imaging member and processes for variable lithographic printing using the imaging member are also disclosed.

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprising a substrate and an outer polymer coating on the substrate. The polymer coating comprises an oleophobic grafted polymer comprising a crosslinked fluoroelastomer group. A perfluorinated polyether is grafted to the crosslinked fluoroelastomer group.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, especially thermoplastic moulding compositions, comprising polyethylene terephthalate (PET), poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate) (PCT), glass fibres and talc, to the use of these compositions in the form of moulding compositions for production of products resistant to heat distortion for short periods, and to a process for producing polyester-based products resistant to heat distortion for short periods, preferably polyester-based electric or electronic products, especially polyester-based optoelectronic products.

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: 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: 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: A solvent-resistant polymeric membrane comprising a solvent-inert polymer having a solubility parameter greater than 18 (J/cm3)0.5, such as a polyketone, a polyether ketone, polyarylene ether ketone ketone, a polyimide, a polyetherimide, or a polyphenylene sulfide, is described. The solvent-resistant polymeric membrane can be prepared by methods in which solvent-inert polymers form a solution at room temperature.

Abstract: An antimicrobial concentrate is manufactured from a carrier, a non-yellowing agent, one or more antimicrobial agents and optionally one or more modifiers, the carrier having a modified ethylene polymer and optionally an olefin polymer, and method of producing the concentrate by producing the carrier, having the modified ethylene polymer and optionally the olefin polymer, then compounding the carrier with a non-yellowing agent, one or more antimicrobial agents and optionally one or more modifiers, to form the concentrate, which does not exhibit chalking and clumping of antimicrobial agent on the surface thereof. An antimicrobial blend that is manufactured from the antimicrobial concentrate, a resin and optionally an additive, and method of producing the blend by combining the concentrate with the resin.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having a cured layer of a silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing a phenolic antioxidant is attached to an adherend of metal, typically copper for bonding or masking purposes. Even after exposure to elevated temperatures of 150-250° C., the tape can be smoothly peeled from the adherend without leaving any adhesive residue.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a modified ethylene vinyl alcohol polymer (EVOH) comprising an oxygen scavenging functional group.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a modified ethylene vinyl alcohol polymer (EVOH) comprising an oxygen scavenging functional group.

Abstract: Novel dibenzoylresorcinol-based compounds are disclosed wherein the dibenzoylresorcinol is bonded to the residue of either an alcohol or a carboxylic acid group, via a methylene carboxylate linking group; and wherein the dibenzoylresorcinol is bonded directly to a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group which does not include a pendent hydroxyl group. The groups attached to the dibenzoylresorcinol may contain a wide variety of functional sites which permit further reaction, e.g., copolymerization. The described compounds are very useful as UV light absorbers and may be used to form improved coating compositions which usually include a transparent, polymeric matrix material. The coating compositions may be applied to various substrates, e.g., thermoplastics, to afford a selection of enhanced properties, such as UV light resistance and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: A polycarbonate substrate coated with an acrylic coating containing at least one polybenzoylresorcinol, and optionally a silicone hardcoat on the acrylic coating, wherein said at least one polybenzoylresorcinol has the formula ##STR1## wherein each A is independently a substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic aromatic radical wherein any substituents are hydrogen, halogen, alkoxy, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, or hydroxy, and R is hydrogen or a linear or branched aliphatic radical having less that about 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Selected s-triazines of formula I ##STR1## where G.sub.1 and G.sub.2 are biphenylyl moieties, are UV absorbers having high thermal stability and surprisingly high extinction coefficients making them of especial interest in stabilizing automotive coatings where such properties are highly valued.

Abstract: A fluororubber coating composition which contains (a) a fluororubber having a --CH.sub.2 -- group in a backbone; (b) a fluoropolyether fluorooil having a functional group capable of chemically bonding to the fluororubber (a) upon heating; (c) a vulcanizing agent and optionally vulcanizing aid; and (d) a medium. When the composition is applied to a substrate and calcined, permanent non-tackiness can be imparted to the substrate surface without impairing the characteristics of the fluororubber, such as elasticity, and the heat and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A phenolic resin molding material for molding at lower than normal pressures, comprising as resin components a combination of (A) a crystalline phenolic compound having two or more hydroxyphenyl groups and (B) a compound having two or more hydroxyl groups in the benzene ring, or (A), (B) and (C) a phenolic resin.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an organic material which is sensitive to thermal, oxidative and/or actinic degradation and at least one compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 independently of one another are C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, phenyl, phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl)phenyl andp is a number from 4 to 18,with the proviso that Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are not simultaneously tertiary alkyl radicals. Some of the compounds of the formula I are novel.The compounds of the formula I can also be employed as stabilizers as a mixture with compounds of the formula VI and/or of the formula VII ##STR2## in which n and the radicals R.sup.1, R .sup.1 ' and A are as defined in claims 14 and 15.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether- polyamide compositions having improved resistance to water absorption and swell are provided by incorporating therein a phenolic compound.

Abstract: An additive to cement comprises a granular zinc salt of a copolymer of an olefin having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride, prepared by reacting the powder of the copolymer with powder of zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide in the presence of water.

Abstract: Disclosed are films, containers and container liners comprising a copolyester having repeat units from terephthalic acid and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and a hindered phenolic antioxidant.

Abstract: Coating compositions which, in addition to a 2-hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole UV absorber, also contain a UV absorber belonging to the group of the 2-hydroxyphenyltriazines, 2-hydroxybenzophenones and/or, in addition to a 2-hydroxyphenyltriazine, also contain a 2-hydroxybenzophenone and/or oxanilide are described.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions having improved resistance to water absorption and swell are provided by incorporating therein a phenolic compound.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersant composition for cement comprises 100 parts by weight of a copolymer of an olefin having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride, the copolymer being in the form of fine particles having an average size of 0.1 to 20 micrometers, 15 to 300 parts by weight, of zinc, as zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide, and water, the composition being adjusted to have a pH value of 6 to 12.

Abstract: Alkylidene bisphenol phosphites and phosphates having 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl piperidinyl groups are provided having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is alkyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms;R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms;m is 0 or 1;n is 0 or 1;X is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## wherein: R.sub.5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, oxyl O.sup.2, alkyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms; arylalkyl having from seven to about eighteen carbon atoms; 2,3-epoxypropyl, acyl having from one to about eight carbon atoms and ##STR3## in which R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms and phenyl, and Y.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; acyl having from one to about twelve carbon atoms; and ##STR4## Z.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of ##STR5## wherein R.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new process for the production of polyamide imides.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new process for the production of polyamide imides.

Abstract: A polyester, a polyester/polyamide or a polyester/polyamide/polyimide polymers are prepared from (a) a diaryl terephthalate or diaryl isophthalate, and (b) an aromatic polyol or of (a) and a mixture of (b), and an aromatic diamine, or of (a), (b), (c), and (d) a triaryl mellitate, or a copolycarbonate of any of the foregoing including units derived from (e) a diaryl carbonate. The resulting polyester, polyamide, polyester/polyamide or polyester/polyamide/polyimide polymers are adapted for use as an insulating coating on an electrical conductor.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R' and R.sup.2 are alkyl radicals having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, phenyl radicals which may be substituted by 1 or 2 alkyl groups having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aralkyl radicals having 7 to 12 carbon atoms, or cycloalkyl radicals having 5 to 12 carbon atoms; and wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen or an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms. These compounds have utility as synergistic stabilizers with phenolic type antioxidants for the stabilization of organic materials such as natural and synthetic polymers, rubbers, lubricants and oils, etc.