Abstract: A thermoplastic polyolefin blend comprising of a base polymer and up to 25% by wt of an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), the balance if any consisting of a conventional filler and/or a conventional compatibilizer or interfacial agent is disclosed. The blend of the present invention is prepared by extruding a base polymer with ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) at a temperature in the range of from 150 to 230° C. The blends of the invention exhibit very high mechanical properties at moderate concentrations of EPDM and/or filler, and can be made into industrial pallets either by injection molding or by thermoforming.

Abstract: A dispersion comprising hydrotalcite compound particles having (1) an average secondary particle diameter of 0.1 to 3 ?m as measured by a laser beam diffraction scattering method, (2) a specific surface area of 0.5 to 10 m2/g as measured by a BET method, and (3) a platy crystal particle shape, and an organic polar solvent; and a dope for polyurethane or aromatic polyamide article. The present invention has made it possible to provide hydrotalcite compound particles having superior affinity to and dispersibility in organic polar solvents, and a dope having the above particles dispersed therein uniformly, used for production of polyurethane or aromatic polyamide article.

Abstract: This invention relates to low-density thermosetting sheet molding compounds (SMC) including a treated inorganic clay, a curative, a low profile agent, a reinforcing agent, and preferably a low-density filler. The thermosetting SMC are used to prepare exterior and structural thermoset articles, e.g. auto parts, panels, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to interior parts of a car comprising a new propylene resin composition. The present resin composition has good molding abilities and a good balance of physical properties as well as a good appearance, lower gloss and scratch resistance. Specifically, the present invention relates to a molded article for interior parts of a car comprising a polypropylene resin composition comprising the following components; a crystalline homopolypropylene having MFR of 500 to 3,000 g/10 min.; a polypropylene consisting of a crystalline homopolypropylene and an ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber having 45 to 80% by mass of a ethylene content; a polypropylene consisting of a crystalline homopolypropylene and an ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber having 25% by mass or more to below 45% by mass of a ethylene content; and an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer rubber.

Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent composition comprising each of an acidic and a basic material, wherein the absorbent composition exhibits desirable absorbent properties. Specifically, the present invention relates to an absorbent composition comprising either an acidic water-swellable, water-insoluble polymer having a pKa between about 2 to about 12 or a basic water-swellable, water-insoluble polymer having a pKb between about 2 to about 12 and either a basic or an acidic second material. The absorbent composition has the ability to slowly absorb a large quantity of liquid, particularly while under an external pressure. The absorbent composition is useful in disposable absorbent products, such as those disposable absorbent products that are used to absorb bodily liquids.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nitrile polymer vulcanizate having improved hot air aging characteristics. The nitrile polymer vulcanizate may be produced by admixing a composition containing: (i) a nitrile polymer; (ii) a filler; (iii) a metal salt of a secondary amine; (iv) a vulcanization system; and optionally (v) an additive selected from the group consisting of a strong base, a salt of a strong base and a weak acid, a salt of a weak acid, a carbodiimide, a polycarbodiimide and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A molding compound in swelling gel phase is prepared by crushing a swelling gel, swelled with a monomer in liquid phase which polymerizes a compound having three-dimensional linking by a radical polymerization reaction, into a predetermined size, and a molding compound (z) is made to adhere to a surface of the molding compound in swelling gel phase so that color difference between a color tone of the molding compound (z) and a color tone of the molding compound in swelling gel phase is not less than 3 in a case where the molding compound (z) is provided on the surface of the molding compound in swelling gel phase, which does not substantially dissolve in the monomer and has a weight change ratio ranging from 0 to +200% in a case where the molding compound in swelling gel phase is completely impregnated with the monomer, so that the molding compound in swelling gel phase and the molding compound (z) are molded under a thermal pressure, and a ratio of the molding compound (z) to a total amount of the molding co

Abstract: A stable, aqueous composition containing a substantially crosslinked alkali-swellable acrylate copolymer rheology modifier, a surfactant, an alkaline material, and various compounds therein, as for example substantially insoluble materials requiring suspension or stabilization, such as a silicone, an oily material, or a pearlescent material. Additionally, this invention also relates to the formation of a rheologically and phase stable cationic hair dye composition. The invention further relates to the incorporation of an acidic material after the addition of an alkaline material to reduce the pH of the composition without negatively impacting the viscosity of the composition.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a resinous binder and a color effect colorant in particulate form. The colorant includes an ordered periodic array of particles held in a polymer wherein a difference in refractive index between the polymer and the particles is at least about 0.01. The colorant reflects visible light according to Bragg's law to yield a goniochromatic effect to the coating composition.

Abstract: An aqueous composite particle composition containing composite particles and polyvalent metal ion is provided. The composite particles contain pigment particle with adsorbed polymer particles. The polymer particles contain pendant acid functional groups and has a molecular weight in a select range. Also provided are methods of preparing the aqueous composite particle composition. The aqueous composite particle composition is useful for preparing coating with high gloss and improved solvent resistance.

Abstract: The present invention is a stabiliser composition for halogen-containing polymers, comprising a salt of a halogen-containing oxy acid and an inorganic or organic acid or an inorganic base. The present invention relates also to a process for the preparation of such stabiliser compositions and to halogen-containing polymers comprising such stabiliser compositions.

Abstract: An adsorbent form consisting of a pressed blend of powdered adsorbent and powdered resin. A method of fabricating a pressed adsorbent form consisting of the steps of forming a blend of powdered adsorbent and powdered resin, and compressing said blend to form a self-sustaining form.

Abstract: A low softening temperature thermal conductive adhesive composition is made from a blend of liquid NBR in molecular weight of 300˜100,000 and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) to have a softening point of 38˜65° C. With proper addition of sub-micron or nano powder thermal conductive agents like aluminum oxide, zinc oxide, aluminum nitride, boron nitride, graphite, metal powder or nano clay, the adhesive can be made into a membrane with thickness of 0.01˜5 mm and thermal conductivity of 0.5˜5 W/m-K, and thermal conductive plate with thermal resistance of 0.005˜0.2° C.in2/W. The thermal conductive plate has softening point of 38˜65° C., preferably 45° C. to avoid liquidation during storage and transportation. Further application includes use as the sealant or thermal conductive interface in electronic components and heat dissipaters to reduce heat resistance and improve thermal conductive efficiency.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a compound having a (meth)acryloyl group that is suitably used in various applications, a process for producing such compound simply and under mild conditions, and an useful photo-curable composition and aqueous photo-curable composition comprising such compound.

Abstract: Inorganic particle/polymer composites are described that involve chemical bonding between the elements of the composite. In some embodiments, the composite composition includes a polymer having side groups chemically bonded to inorganic particles. Furthermore, the composite composition can include chemically bonded inorganic particles and ordered copolymers. Various electrical, optical and electro-optical devices can be formed from the composites.

Abstract: The invention relates to a color pigmented moisture-curing polyurethane coating that cures to form a film having a matte finish, as well as methods of producing the coating. The coating is suitable for use as a protective and/or decorative coating. The coating comprises one or more specified color pigments, polyisocyanates, polyols, tertiary amines, and a matting agent or agents. The combination of constituents provide a finished form coating with highly controlled gloss and sheen characteristics. Additional optional ingredients may be added to the coating composition, including catalysts, ultraviolet light stabilizers, wetting agents, solvents, and agents to increase slip and flow.

Abstract: Sulfonated condensation products that are stable in storage and have increased thermal stability are based on aminoplastic formers having at least two amino groups or naphthalene and formaldehyde and, optionally include organic nitrogen bases which additionally contain, as nitrogenous formulation auxiliary agents, compounds of general formula (I) R1—NH—X—Y—R2, wherein R1 and R2 independently represent H, —CH3, —C2H5, —C3H7, —(CH2)n—CH2—; X?—CH2, CO, CS; Y?S, NH, —(CH2)m—; n=0 to 9; m=1 to 4; and/or compounds of general formula (II), wherein Z?—OCH3, —SO3—H, —SO3Na+, —NO2, —NH2, —NH—NH2, —CO2—Na+, —CHO. The mole ratio of aminoplastic formers: formaldehyde: sulfite: nitrogenous formulation auxiliary agents rangin from 1:1.9 to 6.0:1.0 to 2.0:0.01 to 1.5 and/or the mole ratio of naphthalene sulfonic acid: formaldehyde; nitrogenous formulation auxiliary agents equals 1:0.7 to 3.0:0.01 to 1.5. Method for preparing these condensation products of using them, e.g.

Abstract: This invention relates to adhesive compositions of which the binder system contains nanoscale particles with ferromagnetic, ferrimagnetic, superparamagnetic or piezoelectric properties. The invention also relates to dissolvable adhesive bonds and to a process for dissolving adhesive bonds.

Abstract: This invention provides a pigment dispersing resin which is a copolymer of: (A) sulfonic group-containing polymerizable unsaturated monomer, (B) polyoxyalkylene chain-containing nonionic polymerizable unsaturated monomer, (C) (C-1) (meth)acrylic acid ester type polymerizable monomer having two tertiary alkyl groups per molecule and/or (C-2) (meth)acrylic acid ester type polymerizable monomer having one tertiary alkyl group and one secondary hydroxyl group per molecule, and (D) other ethylenically unsaturated monomer; and also provides water-based pigment dispersion which comprises said pigment dispersing resin, pigment, aqueous medium and, as circumstances may demand, basic neutralizer and/or dispersing agent as well.

Abstract: A composite structure comprises an inorganic discrete phase, an organic matrix phase and an interfacial layer comprising both the inorganic and organic phases. In one process, the inorganic discrete phase is partially dissolved and the precipitated by a chemical reaction forming an interfacial layer having a finite thickness and transitioning from 100% inorganic to 100% organic.

Abstract: A composite adhesive featuring a matrix phase that includes a cyanate ester and a filler or reinforcement phase that includes a plurality of bodies of at least one material comprising a high shear strength and/or high modulus material. Preferably, the filler also possesses at least one of high thermal conductivity and low coefficient of thermal expansion. Unlike certain commercially available cyanate esters, those of the instant invention substantially maintain or even increase in strength upon addition of the filler to the system. The instant composite adhesives may also display reduced coefficients of moisture expansion relative to the unfilled or “neat” resin. Such a composite adhesive is extremely useful for joining articles where high strength and minimal swelling in moist environments are required, such as in the precision equipment industry.

Abstract: A process for preparing an aqueous dispersion of particles composed of addition polymer and finely divided inorganic solid (composite particles), in which process a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monomers is dispersely distributed in aqueous medium and is polymerized by the method of free-radical aqueous emulsion polymerization by means of at least one free-radical polymerization initiator in the presence of at least one dispersely distributed, finely divided inorganic solid and at least one dispersant.

Abstract: The invention concerns an adhesive composition for producing thermoset products, capable of being heated by means of an electric field, a magnetic field, an electromagnetic field or an alternating electromagnetic field, and containing filler particles which are metallic, ferromagnetic, ferrimagnetic, superparamagnetic or paramagnetic. Said adhesive composition can be hardened under the action of heat to form a high-resistance stable adhesive assembly, said resulting adhesive assemblies capable of being likewise dissociated under the action of heat.

Abstract: Primer coating compositions containing rare earth compounds having good adhesion to metals, including aluminum and aluminum alloys, are provided herewith. Also disclosed are processes for preparing said coating compositions, methods of using same, as well as substrates coated with the coating compositions.

Abstract: In the present invention, a masterbatch is produced by melt-mixing a metal compound (B) with a reactive thermoplastic resin (C). The oxidizable polyamide (A) is produced by polycondensing a diamine component containing m-xylylenediamine in an amount of 70 mol % or higher with a dicarboxylic acid component containing adipic acid in an amount of 50 mol % or higher. The metal compound (B) contains at least one metal selected from the group consisting of transition metals in group VIII of the periodic table, manganese, copper and zinc. The reactive thermoplastic resin (C) has an internal bond and/or a reactive functional group which are reactive with an amide bond and/or a reactive functional group of the oxidizable polyamide (A). The masterbatch exhibits a stable moldability. The masterbatch is melt-mixed with an oxidizable polyamide (A) and formed into a molded article which exhibits an excellent oxygen-absorbing ability irrespective of the preservation conditions of the masterbatch.

Abstract: A carbon monoxide modified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer composition is disclosed, having diminished tendency to cause discoloration on heating at 177° C. of a plastic composition whose major polymeric component is polyvinyl chloride, comprising carbon monoxide modified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and an amount, effective in diminishing discoloration, of at least one inorganic perchlorate salt selected from the group consisting of alkali metal perchlorates and alkaline earth metal perchlorates.

Abstract: Paint and coating material system comprising a) at least one solids component comprising at least one organic or inorganic white, black or chromatic pigment, organic or inorganic fillers, or mixtures thereof, and b) at least one binder component, characterized in that the components of the system in water, with a specific energy input of less than 150 J/cm3, based on the sum of the volumes of the components and water, produced an aqueous dispersion having a particle size of <60 &mgr;m (determined in accordance with ISO 1524: 1983).

Abstract: An aqueous tinting composition containing a pigment and a select dispersing resin is disclosed. In addition, a method of improving the viscosity stability of an aqueous coating composition upon the addition of the aqueous tinting composition containing a pigment and a select dispersing resin is disclosed.

Abstract: An anti-static polymer composition comprises a thermoformable, moldable, hybrid urethane-vinyl polymer composition which exhibits relatively low surface and volume resistivities and good toughness. The hybrid polymer composition can be made without volatile organic compounds such as solvents, neutralizing amines, or both.

Abstract: A ceramic slurry composition is obtained by mixing a ceramic raw material powder, a water-soluble acrylic binder and water, wherein the water-soluble acrylic binder has a weight average molecular weight of from about 10,000 to 500,000, and has an inertial square radius of not more than about 100 nm in water. The ceramic slurry composition can have a low viscosity as well as good dispersion characteristics for the ceramic raw material powder, good flow characteristics and good form characteristics, and can provide ceramic green sheets having a high density and excellent drying characteristics, by decreasing the solution viscosity, without decreasing the molecular weight of the water-soluble acrylic binder containing a hydrophobic component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crosslinking agent comprising methyl siloxane polymer of a backbone having a polyalkylene oxide group as a branch group and acryl groups at both ends, and a crosslinkable solid polymer electrolyte composition comprising a crosslinking agent, a lithium salt, an organic solvent, and a curing initiator mixed in a certain ratio. The crosslinkable solid polymer electrolyte composition has a high ionic conductivity at room temperature and can be readily formed into a film and is thus suitable for use in large-size lithium-polymer secondary batteries applicable to electric cars, power storage devices for power leveling and the like, as well as in small-size lithium-polymer secondary batteries applicable to video cameras, portable data terminals such as cellular phones and notebook computers, and the like.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyamide molding composition having improved impact strength is disclosed. The composition contains polyamide, an electrically conductive carbon in particulate form and a graft polymer. In one preferred embodiment the composition further contains mineral particles. The composition is especially suitable for direct online lacquering without the necessity for pre-treatment of the molding with an electrically conductive primer system.

Abstract: A conductive paste based on an elastomer of the polyoxypolyolefin type or on a member of the polyolefin family is described, provided with an admixture of conductive particles for the production, in the electronics industry, of a sealing element, of a contact element or of a heat-conduction element. This material is particularly suitable for the production of EMI-RFI gaskets, and, compared with materials known hitherto and based on silicone, has improved performance characteristics and environmental properties.

Abstract: A resin composition which comprises from 50 to 99.5 parts by weight of a polyphenylene sulfide and from 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of a fluorinated resin having a solidification temperature of at least 237° C. when cooled at a cooling rate of 10° C./min after melting in a nitrogen atmosphere at 330° C., and from 0 to 250 parts by weight of a filler, etc. per 100 parts by weight of the two components.

Abstract: A molding compound contains a reinforcing fiber, a non-fibrous filler, and an unsaturated polyester resin. The unsaturated polyester resin contains an unsaturated monomer as well as a polyester polymer. The polymer is a unsaturated polyester made from a hydroxyl component and a carboxylic component. The hydroxyl component contains both a monomeric diol or triol, and a polymeric polyol. The polymeric polyol is a hydroxyl-terminated polymer such as polyether or polyester diols or triols. The carboxylic component can be provided by an unsaturated carboxylic diacid, an unsaturated carboxylic anhydride, an unsaturated carboxylic diester or mixtures thereof. Molded articles are provided by compression or extrusion molding of a molding compound as described above. The articles are characterized by improved crack resistance, toughness, and surface appearance.

Abstract: Molding compositions including low molecular weight polyhydroxyalkanoates are provided. The use of the low molecular weight polyhydroxyalkanoates as a binder in molding compositions provides improved binder removal in the finished molded product, and offers a wide range of physical properties suitable for use in a variety of processing conditions. The composition preferably includes a powdered material, such as a metal powder, ceramic powder, or blend, admixed with a low molecular weight polyhydroxyalkanoate binder. The compositions are useful in powder processing techniques, such as injection molding, slip casting, tape casting, or extrusion. Methods of forming low molecular weight polyhydroxyalkanoates are also described.

Abstract: A composition and a process for producing the composition are disclosed. The composition comprises (1) repeat units derived from a carbonyl compound and a glycol and (2) one or more ultrafine metal oxides. The process can comprise (1) contacting, in the presence of a catalyst and optionally one or more ultrafine metal oxides, a carbonyl compound such as dicarboxylic acid with a glycol under a condition sufficient to produce polyester wherein the glycol can be pretreated with a metal oxide or (2) incorporating an ultrafine metal oxide into or onto polyester. Also disclosed is a process for substantially removing, or reducing the content of, an aldehyde in a glycol which comprises contacting the glycol with at least one metal oxide.

Abstract: Novel radiation attenuating material made of plastic material comprising a metallic filler consisting of a combination of at least two, preferably, three metals or metal derivatives (oxides or alloys) of different type, except lead, selected on the basis of discontinuities of the X- or gamma radiation absorption curve of the metals or metal derivatives, so as to obtain complementarity of the curves on the energy range of radiation to be absorbed or attenuated, to optimise radiation protection on the energy range. The metallic filler is preferably in the form of a powder whereof the particle dimensions are for the major part less than 50 &mgr;m. The filler is present in proportions ranging between 70 and 95% of the weight of the final material and is selected preferably among dense metals such as tungsten, tin, bismuth, barium, antimony, lanthanides, tantalum or derivatives thereof, in particular oxides and alloys.

Abstract: The present invention relates to terminal electrode compositions for multilayer ceramic capacitors. More specifically, it relates to terminal electrode compositions for multilayer ceramic capacitors, which compositions are made of a copper-based powder and an organic binder that can be fired at a low temperature in a nitrogen atmosphere.

Abstract: A high density polymer composition made from compositions comprising (a) polymeric binder comprising polyamide compositions and blends and based on monomers comprising hexamethylenediamine and/or caprolactam, and phenolic novolac resin, and (b) metal or metal alloy powder is disclosed. Articles made from the composition are disclosed. Bullets and other forms of ammunition are preferred articles. Processes for their preparation are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing an aqueous dispersion of composite particles composed of addition polymer and finely divided inorganic solid, in which process at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer is dispersely distributed in aqueous medium and is polymerized by the method of free-radical aqueous emulsion polymerization by means of at least one free-radical polymerization initiator in the presence of at least one dispersely distributed, finely divided inorganic solid and at least one dispersant.

Abstract: The present invention is envisioned to improve sliding characteristics of polyether aromatic ketone resins and to provide their molded articles which are themselves resistant to damage and abrasion, cause no such damage or abrasion to their partner parts and can be easily molded. Thus, the present invention pertains to a polyether aromatic ketone resin composition comprising a polyether aromatic ketone resin and a high-hardness filler having a Mohs hardness of 6 or higher, the content of said filler being 1 to 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of said ketone resin, and furthermore to a film or sheet made of the resin composition. The high-hardness filler having a Mohs hardness of 6 or higher is preferably particulate or spherical in particle shape. Also, the maximal particle size of said high-hardness filler is preferably not larger than 100 &mgr;m.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for bonding semiconductor chips to their chip mounting components comprising a curable polymer composition comprising from 1 to 900 weight-ppm spherical filler having an average particle size of from 10 to 100 &mgr;m and a major axis-to-minor axis ratio of from 1 to 1.5. Also, semiconductor devices in which a semiconductor chip therein is bonded to its chip mounting component by the aforesaid adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a simulated limestone, a method of producing the simulated limestone, and a method of achieving a surface texture. The simulated limestone has been specifically formulated and designed in order to overcome the currently existing problems of other simulated or artificial stones that are currently available. The invention additionally discloses a method of producing the simulated limestone which provides unique characteristics. Also disclosed, is a method of preparing a surface texture which provides a product having the enhanced appearance of natural limestone. Both methods disclosed herein may be completed in a time efficient manner and produce a simulated limestone having the appearance of natural limestone and other benefits described herein.

Abstract: Multilayer pearl luster pigment on the basis of a platelet-shaped substrate comprising a material having a refractive index of more than 1.8, which comprises at least (i) a first layer of a material of low refractive index in the range from 1.35 to 1.8, (ii) optionally, a second layer of a material having a refractive index of more than 1.8. (iii) a semitransparent metal layer which is applied to the substrate or to the layers (i) or (ii) and (iv) if desired, an aftercoating, the substrate being platelet-shaped titanium dioxide, zirconium dioxide, &agr;-iron(III) oxide, tin dioxide or zinc oxide.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition is provided. The thermoplastic polymer composition comprising: a metal hydroxide containing at least one metal selected from the group consisting of magnesium, aluminum and calcium, at least one transition metal selected from the group consisting of manganese, nickel and zinc, and hydroxyl; a borate; and a thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: Irradiated, oxidized olefin polymer coupling agents for use in the manufacture of non-halogenated flame retardant-containing and filler-containing olefin polymer compositions and coupling agent-containing olefin polymer concentrates.

Abstract: A composite material that includes from about 18 wt % to about 22 wt % of a thermosetting polymeric resin; and from about 82 wt % to about to about 78 wt % of an inorganic filler, wherein the inorganic filler comprises a mixture of particles wherein about 20 parts by weight of the mixture has an average particle size of about 10 &mgr;m or larger, about 15 parts by weight of the mixture has an average particle size of from less than 10 &mgr;m to about 5 &mgr;m, and about 10 parts by weight of the mixture has an average particle size of from about 3 to about 1 &mgr;m.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide rubber composition and method for producing the same capable of giving a vulcanized rubber which has an excellent processability and a sufficient wearing resistance and which is useful for a tire. A rubber composition in the invention is obtained by the following step of preparing a first rubber formulation [P1] by kneading a formulation (A1) comprising a rubber component containing a conjugated diene-based rubber and a silica, preparing a second rubber formulation [P2] by kneading a formulation (B1) comprising a mixed material containing a silane coupling agent and the first rubber formulation [P1], and kneading a formulation (C) comprising the second rubber formulation [P2], a zinc oxide and a vulcanizing agent. Such conjugated diene-based rubber is preferably one having at least one selected from the group consisting of an alkoxysilyl, an amino, a hydroxyl and an epoxy groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermally stable, weather-resistant polyamide moulding compositions containing as stabiliser, a mixture of a copper halide, one or more halogen compounds and hypophosphorous acid or an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of this acid, wherein the individual components of the stabiliser mixture are added in an amount such that the molar amount of halogen contained in the moulding composition is greater than or equal to six times the molar amount of and less than or equal to fifteen times the molar amount of copper contained in the moulding composition and the molar amount of phosphorus is greater than or equal to the molar amount of and less than or equal to ten times the molar amount of copper contained in the moulding composition.