Abstract: The invention relates to a single-layer, oriented polyester film where the polyester comprises an additive which on irradiation with electromagnetic radiation forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be accumulated during further steps of the process. The invention further relates to a process for producing this film and to its use in printed circuit boards, ribbon cables, smart cards, RFID labels, membrane keyboards, and film-based circuits, of any type.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single- or multilayer, oriented film in which at least one layer is comprised of a thermoplastic polymer having a minimum amount of amide groups. The polymer is a polyester, a polyamide, or a mixture comprised of polyester and polyamide, or is a copolymer comprised of these two materials. The film also comprises a component a) which, when irradiated with electromagnetic or particulate radiation, forms metal nuclei onto which further metal can be accumulated in further steps of the process. The invention also relates to a process for the production of this film, and to its use in printed circuit boards, ribbon cables, smart cards, RFID labels, membrane keyboards, or film-based circuits of any type.

Abstract: A PVDF-containing LC Cable wherein the Cable contains no more than about 50 weight % PVDF, based on the weight of the Cable, is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wall for a package, which wall comprises, or includes a layer comprising, a composition comprising a polymer and capable of scavenging oxygen through the metal-catalysed oxidation of an oxidizable organic component thereof. The oxidizable organic component is preferably itself a polymer, and may be the only polymer in the composition. Preferred compositions include a blend of 96% polyethylene terephthalate and 4% poly (m-xylyleneadipamide) containing 200 ppm cobalt as catalyst, with good permeance-versus-time performance (3) when formed into a bottle.

Abstract: A high specific-gravity EPDM composition consisting of a mixture of EPDM containing diene at less than 4.5 wt % and ethylene at not less than 58 wt % nor more than 80 wt % and having a Mooney viscosity ML1+4 not less than 50 nor more than 170 at 125° C. and a powdery material, containing powder whose specific gravity is not less than 12 as a main component thereof, added to the EPDM at not less than 80 wt % nor more than 97.5 wt % of a whole amount of the high specific-gravity EPDM composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions, methods for the production of these compositions, and use of these compositions with medical devices, such as catheters, and implants. The compositions of the present invention advantageously provide varying release kinetics for the active ions in the compositions due to the different water solubilities of the ions, allowing antimicrobial release profiles to be tailored for a given application and providing for sustained antimicrobial activity over time. More particularly, the invention relates to polymer compositions containing colloids comprised of salts of one or more oligodynamic metal, such as silver. The process of the invention includes mixing a solution of one or more oligodynamic metal salts with a polymer solution or dispersion and precipitating a colloid of the salts by addition of other salts to the solution which react with some or all of the first metal salts.

Abstract: A nanocomposite structure comprising a nanostructured filler or carrier intimately mixed with a matrix, and methods of making such a structure. The nanostructured filler has a domain size sufficiently small to alter an electrical, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, chemical, thermal, biomedical, or tribological property of either filler or composite by at least 20%.

Abstract: A high temperature resistive coating composition includes a pigmenting component, a binder component, and a hardening agent. The pigmenting component includes a spinel of the formula AB2O4, in which A is selected from the group consisting of Mg, Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu and Ni, or a combination thereof, and B is selected from the group consisting of Al, Fe and Cr, or a combination thereof. The binder component of the high temperature resistive coating is preferably a polysiloxane material, such as a silicon resin. Moreover, the hardening agent of the high temperature resistive coating includes a finely powdered material selected from the group consisting of diamond powder, BN, WC, SiC, Al2O3, AlN and SiO2. The resistive coating may be advantageously used for coating the interior of a self-cleaning oven, an oven rack, burner grates, and the like, particularly due to its ability to withstand high temperatures.

Abstract: Polyamideimide coating compositions for magnet wire which exhibit solvent or varnish-induced craze resistance. The polyamideimide compositions include a compound selected from the group consisting of diacid compounds, trimellitic anhydrides, benzophenonetetracarcoxylic anhydrides and mixtures thereof, a diisocyanate compound, dihydroxyl compound, a trihydroxyl compound, a fluoropolymer, and a mineral filler.

Abstract: An abradable dry powder coating (22) composition for coating onto a surface (12) for subsequent curing to form into an abradable coating, including a powder (16) formed of uncured thermoset resin with at least 15 volume percent filler, wherein the filler does not substantially melt below the cure temperature of the resin. Method for making the coating composition includes melt-mixing the thermoset resin with at least 15 volume percent of filler, cooling the resulting mass composite, and then breaking the cooled mass composite into powder particles (16). Method of coating an article with an abradable coating includes applying the dry composite powder with the filler therein onto a substrate and curing the dry powder composition, preferably by electrostatic coating. An article is also disclosed which is coated with the abradable coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating that includes a thermoplastic resin having a glass transition point of more than 100° C. and an acid value of from 20 to 350 mg-KOH/g, a metallic soap of metal stearate, an anti-galling agent, and a surface-treated metal sheet having a film of this coating. The coating according to the present invention has the superior durability of the film, in particular, wear resistance and peel resistance. The surface-treated metal sheet having the film of this coating has superior press formability, in particular, galling resistance and lubricity, and further, a temporary antirust property and alkaline solubility of the film even in a high temperature environment caused by severe ironing.

Abstract: A phase change composition comprises: a matrix comprising a silicone-organic block copolymer, and a thermally conductive filler. The composition can be used as a thermal interface material in electronic devices. The composition is formulated to have any desired phase change temperature.

Abstract: A heat softening thermally conductive composition comprises: a matrix comprising a silicone resin, and a thermally conductive filler. The composition can be used as a thermal interface material in electronic devices. The composition is formulated to have any desired softening temperature.

Abstract: A film with excellent corrosion resistance, alkali resistance, solvent resistance, and fingerprint resistance can be obtained by treating the surface of a metallic material with a water-based surface treatment agent comprised of a specified water-soluble resin or water-based emulsion resin such as a cationic or nonionic urethane, acrylic, epoxy, polyester, or polyamide resin, a phenolic resin-type compound with a specified structure, and a metal compound containing at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Zr, Ti, V, Mo, W, Mn, and Ce.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive resin composition comprising a heat-generating material (A) which generates heat when subjected to high frequency induction and a thermoplastic resin (B) modified with a monomer having a functional group which reacts with an inorganic, the thermoplastic resin (B) having a melting point ranging from 90° C. to 200° C. The present invention also relates to a method for separating a bonded article into adherends, the method comprising detaching by induction heating the bonded portions of adherends bonded together by the thermoplastic resin composition comprising a heat-generating material (A) which generates heat when subjected to high frequency induction and a thermoplastic resin (B) modified with a monomer having a functional group which reacts with an inorganic substance and has a melting point ranging from 90° C. to 200° C.

Abstract: An additive for a fixer for inkjet printing. A metal salt is added to the fixer formulation to increase lightfastness of the printed ink.

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 waterborne epoxy corrosion resistant primer comprises a waterborne epoxy, a curing agent, and a non-chromate containing corrosion-inhibiting pigment.

Abstract: Flame-retardant compositions of a polyvinyl chloride resin, a polyolefin, and a flame retardant are disclosed. The compositions are essentially free of plasticizers from the group consisting of: citrates; non-halogenated phthalates (e.g., di-2-ethyl-hexyl, di-n-octyl, dioctyl, diisooctyl, diisodecyl, dibutyl, dihexyl, or diheptylnonyl); bisphthalates; benzoates; trimellitates; pyromellitates; azelates; polymeric plasticizers based on adipic, azelaic, or sebacic acids and glycols such as ethylene, propylene, and butylene, with either alcohol or monobasic acid termination (e.g., benzoate diester of 2,2,4-trimethyl pentanediol or triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate); epoxies; esters of dibasic acids (e.g., aliphatic ester adipates such as dioctyl adipate, aliphatic ester sebacates such as dioctyl sebacate); alkyl sulfonate esters; aliphatic hydrocarbons; aromatic hydrocarbons; alkylated aromatic hydrocarbons; butyl phthalyl butyl glycollate; isobutyrate; dipentaerythritol esters; and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to expandable butyl rubber bladders for use in curing presses for hydrocarbon rubbers such as pneumatic tires. The bladders are a crosslinked butyl rubber composition comprising isobutylene repeat units and the bladder composition contains ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, alone or in combination with graphite and/or fluorinated ethylene polymers, dispersed within the bladder composition. The bladder composition may also contain castor oil, corn oil and/or soya-bean oil. The invention also relates to a method of curing tires by utilizing such butyl rubber bladder.

Abstract: A golf ball and a method of manufacturing thereof are provided, the golf ball having a core containing a Mg vulcanized rubber powder crosslinked by a magnesium salt of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and another vulcanized rubber powder crosslinked by a co-crosslinking agent other than the magnesium salt of the unsaturated carboxylic acid. Preferably, the ratio &agr;/&bgr; between the content &agr; of the Mg vulcanized rubber powder and the content &bgr; of another vulcanized rubber powder is 1/4 to 4, and the total content &agr;+&bgr; of the vulcanized rubber powders based on 100 parts by mass of a base rubber of the core is 5 to 30 parts by mass.

Abstract: Described is a flexible, solid fire sealant produced by high shear mixing in a substantially volatile-free state and capable of being molded or extruded into a variety of shapes and used as firestops for windows, doors, dampers, shutters, and through-penetrations, the sealant containing water-insoluble intumescent mineral granules, a polymeric, halogen-free binder, and a flame retardant, wherein the sealant has a softness value from about 0.01 to about 3.75 mm and exhibits high expansion values and chars upon exposure to heat.

Abstract: Process for producing types, wherein crosslinking is carried out on a composition comprising: (a) at least an elastomeric polymer containing carboxylic groups; (b) at least a liquid organic compound containing epoxide groups located internally on the molecule, and (c) at least an oxide or an inorganic salt of a metal selected from Fe, Cu, Sn, Mo and Ni. Upon heating, the elastomeric material reaches a high degree of crosslinking without the addition of conventional crosslinking agents, with crosslinking times maintained within limits which are acceptable for an industrial use. These compositions are particularly suitable for producing tread bands.

Abstract: A ceramic-molding binder includes a vinyl alcohol polymer having an ethylene unit content of 2 to 19 mole %, a polymerization degree of 200 to 2,000, a degree of saponification of 80 to 99.99 mole %, and a carboxylic acid and lactone ring content of 0.02 to 0.4 mole %. The use of the ceramic-molding binder provides green moldings with better formability and handling properties during the formation of smaller green moldings of more complex shape, and also provides ceramic products of good quality, higher yields, and fewer ceramic cracks when obtained by sintering such green moldings.

Abstract: A golf ball core composed of a polybutadiene mixture containing zinc diacrylate with a particle size ranging from 3 to 5 microns. The golf ball core is preferably utilized with two-piece golf balls or solid three-piece golf balls. The golf ball core has a higher coefficient of restitution than a conventional core with a similar compression value. Alternatively, the golf ball core has a lower compression value than a conventional core with a similar coefficient of restitution value.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating composition for use with metallic substrates that provides desirable levels of adhesion to metal, sandability without the production of harmful dust, corrosion resistance, and recoatability. The coating composition of the invention comprises a polyurethane film-forming component, and a corrosion protection component present in the composition in an amount effective in minimizing corrosion and adhesion loss of the coating at the substrate. A cured film of the coating applied to metallic substrates, previously coated substrates, as well as plastic substrates has improved corrosion resistance following Salt Spray Cabinet exposure.

Abstract: The invention relates to modified inorganic particles with a layer structure with an average particle diameter of 5 nm to 20000 nm, comprising an outer shell consisting of aminoplasts which contain, interlamellarly, multifunctional C1-C30 amino compounds of the melamine, melamine derivative, urea, urea derivative, guanidine, guanidine derivative, cyanamide, dicyandiamide, sulphonamide and/or aniline-type. The invention also relates to the production of said modified inorganic particles and to their use in thermoplastics and duroplastics.

Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to provide a curable composition capable of giving a polymer electrolyte showing a high level of ionic conductivity and excellent mechanical strength as well. The invention provides a curable composition for polymer electrolyte which comprises the following constituents (A) to (D) as essential constituents: (A) a polysiloxane having a polyethylene oxide structure-containing group and/or a cyclic carbonate structure-containing group as a substituent on a silicon atom and having two or more SiH groups; (B) a compound having at least one structure selected from the group consisting of a phenylene unit, a siloxy linkage, an Si—N bond, a carbonyl group, an amide linkage and an amino group and having two or more alkenyl groups; (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst; and (D) an electrolyte salt compound.

Abstract: A procedure for making well dispersed suspensions containing mixtures of powders displaying a low viscosity which remain stable over an extended period of time includes suspensions prepared in aqueous and/or ethanolic media using a cationic polyelectrolyte at the inherent pH of the mixture. The method is particularly useful for making robust slurries for subsequent spray drying of free flowing granules to be used in the fabrication of cemented carbide or cermet bodies.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for producing a uniform synthetic rubber mixture for formation into a golf ball core. The present invention utilizes mixing 50% to 80% of a base rubber material with zinc diacrylate and other materials, and later mixing the entirety of the base rubber material in order to prevent adhesion and loss of zinc diacrylate. The partial mixing allows for the zinc diacrylate to be dispersed throughout the mixture thereby creating a core with more uniform properties.

Abstract: A paint system and process are disclosed for hardfacing metal surfaces. In one embodiment of the process, a paint including a dispersion of hard particles is first applied as a coating to a surface. Next, a paint including a dispersion of a braze alloy is applied over the layer of hard particles. The surface is then heated to cause the braze alloy to melt and infiltrate into the hard particles thereby bonding them to the metallic surface. In another embodiment, a first layer of adhesive is applied, and a hardfacing powder is applied onto the adhesive. Then a second layer of adhesive is applied, and a braze alloy powder is applied onto the second adhesive. Then the material is heated as in the first embodiment. In another embodiment, paint containing hard particles is coated onto the substrate, and an acid-containing cross-linked copolymer in the paint is then neutralized to increase the viscosity of the paint to prevent running.

Abstract: Methods of preparing polyolefin-based molded materials with improved adhesive/coating compatibility by incorporating saturated fatty acid amides and transition metal compounds in the polyolefin-based material prior to molding are described. Methods of producing coated or bonded polyolefin-based, molded materials are also described.

Abstract: A semiconductor encapsulating epoxy resin composition is provided comprising (A) an epoxy resin, (B) a phenolic resin curing agent, (C) a molybdenum compound, (D-i) an organopolysiloxane, (D-ii) an organopolysiloxane cured product, or (D-iii) a block copolymer obtained by reacting an epoxy resin or alkenyl group-bearing epoxy resin with an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and (E) an inorganic filler. The composition has improved moldability and solder crack resistance while exhibiting high flame retardance despite the absence of halogenated epoxy resins and antimony oxide.

Abstract: Composite materials of the invention contain a bulk resin and a filler material. The filler material is in the form of a particle having a particle size less than about 10 micrometers, preferably less than about 1 micrometer, and more preferably less than about 500 nanometers. The composite material is made of three phases—a bulk resin phase, a filler particle phase, and an interphase. The size and extent of the interphase is dependent on the amount and particle size of the filler material and the nature of the resin. The coefficient of thermal expansion or other property of the interphase region is intermediate between that of the bulk resin and the filler particles, and tend to be biased toward those of the filler particles. In a preferred embodiment, the filler material has a coefficient of thermal expansion lower than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the bulk resin.

Abstract: Flame retardant molding compositions that are substantially free of halogen, phosphorus, and antimony are disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of these flame retardant molding compositions to coat electronic devices such as integrated circuits. The flame retardant molding compositions include an epoxy resin; a first transition metal oxide containing a refractory metal, such as tungsten trioxide; and a second transition metal oxide containing an oxyanion of a Group VIA element and a cation of a Group IIA element, such as calcium molybdate.

Abstract: Flameproofed polyamide compositions well suited for the production of molded shaped articles, for example those useful in the electrical and electronics fields, such as components for circuit breakers, switches and connectors, comprise a polyamide matrix having an effective flameproofing amount of a flame-/fire-retardation system distributed therethrough, the flame-/fire-retardation system including both a melamine derivative and a molybdenum compound, but, advantageously, no halogen and/or phosphorus flameproofing species.

Abstract: A coating composition for the linerboard of corrugated paperboard provides water and grease resistance but is water vapor permeable, and thus permits a different mode of manufacture of corrugated paperboard when aqueous adhesives are employed in the assembly of the linerboards and corrugated medium; in particular the linerboards may be coated with the coating composition prior to assembly of the corrugated paperboard because the water vapor permeable coating permits escape of the water of the aqueous adhesive, during drying of the assembled components of the corrugated paperboard; the coating composition employs a styrene-acrylate copolymer and a C14-C18 fatty acid complex of a metal ion having an oxidation state of at least 3, such as chromium.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprised of an adhesive with particulate inclusions disposed within or along the adhesive. Adhesive/ceramic composition forms a thin, anti-skid layer along a wear surface. In preferred embodiments, adhesive is a self-leveling liquid hardening to form a flexible, compressible layer along a surface. Particulate is irregular-shaped or uniform-shaped ceramic particles. In alternate embodiments, composition is aerosolizable, thereby dispensable from a pressurized container.

Abstract: A malleable high density polymer material having a high density metal component and a polymer phase consisting of a rigid or hard component, and an elastomeric modifier for the hard component, and where the elastomeric component is chosen from one of several narrow molecular weight distribution ethylene/alpha-olefin elastomers. One advantage of the present invention is to achieve a surprisingly malleable, high density material that has unusual melt properties which may be used as a lead substitute in the making of for example, projectiles, shot, or angling weights. Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a lead substitute that is non-toxic.

Abstract: A highly corrosion-resistant hydrophilization agent, characterized in that it contains (a) a hydrophilic polymer, that is, a copolymer of N-vinylacetamide and a polymerizable monomer having a COOX group (in the formula, X means hydrogen atom, alkali metal atom or ammonium salt), (b) an organic cross-linking agent, and (c) at least one metal compound selected from Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Co, Zn, Zr, Mo, Ce and W.

Abstract: A coating composition for the linerboard of corrugated paperboard provides water and grease resistance but is water vapor permeable, and thus permits a different mode of manufacture of corrugated paperboard when aqueous adhesives are employed in the assembly of the linerboards and corrugated medium; in particular the linerboards may be coated with the coating composition prior to assembly of the corrugated paperboard because the water vapor permeable coating permits escape of the water of the aqueous adhesive, during drying of the assembled components of the corrugated paperboard; the coating composition employs a styrene-acrylate copolymer and a C14-C18 fatty acid complex of a metal ion having an oxidation state of at least 3, such as chromium.

Abstract: A resist composition for permanent protective coating of a printed wiring board, which resist composition is excellent in flame resistance and is obtained by incorporating as essential components a flame retardant containing 100 to 140 parts by weight of (a) aluminum hydroxide, 0.1 to 15 parts by weight of (b) a molybdenum compound and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of (c) a zinc stannate type compound into 100 parts by weight of a resin.

Abstract: The present invention disclosures a method for producing a uniform synthetic rubber mixture for formation into a golf ball core. The present invention utilizes mixing 50% to 80% of a base rubber material with zinc diacrylate and other materials, and later mixing the entirety of the base rubber material in order to prevent adhesion and loss of zinc diacrylate. The partial mixing allows for the zinc diacrylate to be dispersed throughout the mixture thereby creating a core with more uniform properties.

Abstract: Zirconium-containing, red-tinged bismuth vanadate pigments of general formula I, BiVbOx.Cac(MoO4)d.ZreSifOy.Fz  I wherein the variables have the following meanings: b 0.8 to 1.5; c 0 to 0.3; d 0 to 0.3; e 0.01 to 0.3; f 0 to 0.3; x (3/2+5b/2); y (2e+2 f); z 0.001 to 0.5, and a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof in pigmenting high molecular weight organic materials such as surface-coatings, plastics and printing inks.

Abstract: Flame retardant molding compositions that are substantially free of halogen, phosphorus, and antimony are disclosed. Also disclosed are the use of these flame retardant molding compositions to coat electronic devices such as integrated circuits.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-based flame-retardant composition comprising at least one polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer, at least one silane coupling agent and at least one inorganic compound. The flame-retardant composition has low organic content and low toxicity. The flame-retardant composition may further comprise at least one polymeric emulsion and can be used as a coating or an adhesive. The invention also provides a flame-retardant article comprising a substrate and the flame-retardant composition disposed on a surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Flameproofed polyamide compositions well suited for the production of molded shaped articles, for example those useful in the electrical and electronics fields, such as components for circuit breakers, switches and connectors, comprise a polyamide matrix having an effective flameproofing amount of a flame-/fire-retardation system distributed therethrough, the flame-/fire-retardation system including both a melamine derivative and a molybdenum compound, but, advantageously, no halogen and/or phosphorus flameproofing species.

Abstract: A semiconductor encapsulating epoxy resin composition comprising (A) an epoxy resin, (B) a phenolic resin curing agent, (C) a molybdenum compound, and (D) 300-900 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of components (A) and (B) combined of an inorganic filler contains nitrogen atoms in an amount of 1.5-20% by weight based on the weight of components (A) and (B) combined. Cured parts of the composition exhibit high-temperature capabilities and flame retardance despite the absence of halogenated epoxy resins and antimony trioxide.

Abstract: A process for preparing an anti-static film comprising incorporating a conductivity inducing material into a polymeric film. The conductivity inducing material is a non-volatile metal salt. The polymeric film is selected from polyurethane, polyolefins, polyvinyl chloride, nitrile rubber, polyisoprene, hydrogenated block copolymers, styrene-isoprene-styrene/styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers, styrene butadiene latexes, and natural rubber latex. Anti-static films and gloves prepared from such process are also disclosed.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition comprising (A) a biphenyl skeleton epoxy resin, (B) a biphenyl skeleton phenolic resin as a curing agent, (C) molybdenum compound, and (D) an inorganic filler is suited for semiconductor encapsulation since it is effectively moldable and cures into a part having improved reflow crack resistance, moisture resistance, and flame retardance. It does not pose a hazard to human health or the environment.