Abstract: An improvement in the production of 1,1-disubstituted ethylenes is attained by contacting a 1,1-disubstituted ethylene with alumina and separating the alumina to obtain a 1,1-disubstituted ethylene with a good combination of cost, purity, shelf life and cure rate.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises: a high heat thermoplastic resin, glass fiber, and a particulate glass filler. The particulate glass filler, prior to forming the composition, has a coating comprising an aminosilane and a urethane groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone resins comprising metallosiloxane which contains Si—O-Metal bonds or borosiloxane containing Si—O—B bonds and potentially Si—O—Si and/or B—O—B bonds and containing sulfur. It also relates to the preparation of such silicone resins and to their use in thermoplastic or thermosetting organic polymer or rubber or thermoplastic/rubber blends compositions to reduce the flammability or enhanced scratch and/or abrasion resistance of the organic polymer compositions. It further relates to coatings made of such silicone resins for scratch resistance enhancement or flame retardant properties.

Abstract: A delivery member for use in an image forming apparatus. The delivery member has a support member and a first layer disposed on the support member. The first layer includes a cross-linked elastomeric matrix, a stabilizing polymer comprising a polysiloxane backbone, and a functional material. Coating mixtures for preparing such delivery members having a first layer. Image forming apparatuses containing such delivery members.

Abstract: A multi-component type curable silicone rubber composition includes: (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopoly-siloxane capped at molecular terminals with an alkoxy group or silanol group, (B) 0.5 to 20.0 parts by weight of an organic compound having at least two alkoxysilyl groups within single molecule and including a non-silicon-oxygen bond between the silyl groups, (C) 0.05 to 2.0 parts by weight of water, and (D) a catalytic amount of a curing catalyst. The multi-component type curable silicone rubber composition is composed of multiple separately stored compositions.

Abstract: A silicon polymer material, which has a silicon polymer backbone with chromophore groups attached directly to at least a part of the silicon atoms, the polymer further exhibiting carbosilane bonds. The film forming composition and resulting coating properties can be tailored to suit the specific exposure wavelength and device fabrication and design requirements. By using two different chromophores the refractive index and the absorption co-efficient can be efficiently tuned. By varying the proportion of carbosilane bonds, and a desired Si-content of the anti-reflective coating composition can be obtained.

Abstract: Composition having a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) in the range of 10 to 50 g/10 min. said composition comprises two heterophasic polypropylenes comprising a propylene homopolymer matrix and an elastomeric copolymer, a plastomer and a mineral filler, wherein—said two heterophasic polypropylenes have different melt flow rates, —the first heterophasic polypropylene has a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) in the range of 3.0 to 30.0 g/10 min and—the second heterophasic polypropylene has a xylene cold soluble (XCS) content in the range of 7.0 to 20.0 wt.-%.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer member that includes a crosslinked poly(ether ether ketone) polymer, an optional conductive component, an optional polymer, and an optional release additive.

Abstract: Resin compositions containing a polyisobutylene resin; a polyisoprene resin and/or a polyisobutylene resin, each having a functional group capable of reacting with an epoxy group; a tackifier resin; and an epoxy resin are useful for sealing OEDs.

Abstract: A viscosity regulating composition having a polymeric structure with an internal hydrophobic unit located within the polymer's backbone, multiple hydrophilic units, and terminal hydrophobic units. In one embodiment, the internal hydrophobic unit may have at least three linked hydrophobic segments, of the same or different hydrophobic segments, with the proviso that the multiple hydrophobic segments are not linked to each other by one or more hydrophilic linking segments, for example water-soluble, polymeric groups.

Abstract: A composite material for reinforcing closed structural members as a tube or any closed profile section. More specifically, a composite material for filling metal tubes or any closed profile section forming the frame of vehicle seats to increase or maintain the strength of the seat frame while reducing the mass of the seat tubes or sealed profile section.

Abstract: An adhesive two-part formulation is provided that includes an amount of free-radical curable monomers, each of said monomers containing at least one acrylate moiety. Also preset in the formulation is an amount of a chlorosulfonated polymer; a Lewis acid; a polyfunctional monomer amount of dimethacrylate monomer, trimethacrylate monomer, an elastomer, a thermoplastic additive, or a combination thereof. A borane-amine complex is provided as an activator. A process of applying the formulation to a substrate includes mixing together the formulation components such that each part has a storage stability at 50° C. for 30 days where the viscosity at 30 days is within 40% of an initial viscosity. The mixture is applied to the substrate and then allowed to cure to achieve an initial strength of at least 345 kiloPascals (kPa) within 30 minutes and 40 minutes for adhesive:activator weight ratio of 1:1 and 10:1, respectively.

Abstract: Novel silicone polymers are provided which possess grafted pendant hydrophilic polyalkylene oxide side chains and, optionally, reactive functional end groups. These features make them well suited for use in chemical, marine, biomedical and industrial applications, particularly those involving surface modifications.

Abstract: The present invention provides inventive hollow fibers having defined gas permability characteristics. Hollow fibers of the present invention are characterized by a PMPCO2 greater than 30,000 Barrer*MPa. Curable compositions and silicone elastomers produced by curing the curable compositions are provided by the present invention. Compositions and methods for making the hollow fibers and devices incorporating them are provided by the present invention.

Abstract: Woodstains of improved weatherability are prepared by incorporating polymer coated nanoparticles, and preferably at least one silicone, fluorocarbon, organosilane or wax water repellant into the woodstain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photosensitive alkali-soluble silicone resin composition comprising an alkali-soluble silicone resin (A) which comprises a carboxyl group or a dicarboxylic acid anhydride group in one molecule; an alkali-soluble resin (B) whose acid value is between 10 mgKOH/g and 200 mgKOH/g; and a photoinitiator (C). The (A) or (B) ingredient may comprise a photosensitive unsaturated double bond group, or the photosensitive alkali-soluble silicone resin composition may further comprise a compound (D) which comprises a photosensitive unsaturated double bond.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high solids tint paste that is preferably substantially free of solvents that are volatile organic compounds. Preferably the universal tint paste is 100% solids and substantially free of any solvents. The universal tint paste is formed using a functional silicone resin intermediate that is end-capped with an alcohol, catalyzed to form a silicone resin product and combined with one or more desired pigments. The universal tint paste preferably can be used in a wide variety of solvent-borne and high solids coatings.

Abstract: A polymer composition is disclosed containing a coupling agent and an impact modifier that renders the composition resistant to ultraviolet light degradation. The polymer composition contains an aliphatic coupling agent, an aliphatic impact modifier, or both an aliphatic coupling agent and an aliphatic impact modifier. The polymer composition is well suited to producing molded articles, especially articles that will later be exposed to substantial amounts of ultraviolet light. For example, molded articles made according to the present disclosure are well suited for use on the interior of vehicles where the parts are not only exposed to ultraviolet light, but are also exposed to repeated thermal cycles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing solid, small particles comprising melamine cyanurate in essentially crystalline form. A concentrated aqueous dispersion is prepared of a mixture of cyanuric acid and melamine and selected surfactants are added to the dispersion.

Abstract: To obtain a sugar-plum shaped composite particle, a reaction vessel with 300 parts by weight of water placed therein is charged with 30 parts by weight of polymethyl methacraylate resin particles of 2 ?m average particle diameter, and ultrasonic waves are applied to the mixture for 1 minute to obtain a particle dispersion liquid. Subsequently, 15 parts by weight of methyltrimethoxysilane is added to the dispersion liquid to obtain methyltrimethoxysilane hydrolyzates in the dispersion liquid. Thereafter, 10 parts by weight of 1 weight % aqueous ammonia is added thereto and agitated. One minute later, the agitation is discontinued, and the mixture is allowed to stand still for 10 hours to effect maturation. The resultant mixture is filtered and dried to obtain sugar-plum-shaped particles provided on their surfaces with polyorganosiloxane projections.

Abstract: A silicone resin composition includes (1) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenylsilyl groups in one molecule, (2) an organopolysiloxane having at least two hydrosilyl groups in one molecule, (3) a hydrosilylation catalyst, and (4) a curing retarder, wherein the curing retarder contains tetraalkylammonium hydroxide.

Abstract: A sizing composition includes a texturing agent, a film-forming agent, and a cationic polymer having a polyalykyleneimine backbone. A glass fiber strand is formed from a plurality of individual glass fibers coated with the sizing composition. A composite material includes such glass fiber strands.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including a coating formed from a sol that has hydrophobic surface properties. The sol may include a mixture of at least two alkylsiloxane chemicals, with the sol potentially being aged for a certain comparatively short amount of time before being wet-applied to a major substrate surface. The application process may also undergo a certain comparatively short curing process to help provide hydrophobic surface properties. The hydrophobic surface properties help provide anti-soiling functions that are advantageous in a variety of applications including, for example, solar mirror applications.

Abstract: A method for producing a polymer nanocomposite, includes: after expanding an interlayer space of a layered inorganic compound using an organic onium salt, immobilizing a radical polymerization initiator having a group represented by formula (1) on an interlayer surface of the layered inorganic compound via a covalent bond; and carrying out surface-initiated radical polymerization in a monomer from the immobilized radical polymerization initiator. Preferably, in the radical polymerization initiator having the group represented by the general formula (1), at least one of X1 to X3 in the formula is a chlorine atom, or R1 in the formula is a C1-25 alkylene group or a C2-25 alkenylene group optionally interrupted by an oxygen atom or an ester group and optionally substituted by a phenyl group: R1 represents a C1-25 alkylene group, a C2-25 alkenylene group, a C5-8 cycloalkylene group, or a C6-12 arylene group.

Abstract: A diffusively reflective paint composition is disclosed for use in reflectors in lighting fixtures. The paint is formed by blending macroporous polymeric particles with a paint carrier. The macroporous polymeric particles are formed by reducing a reflective macroporous sheet material. The paint can further comprise solid or hollow microspheres. The paint can be applied to a variety of substrates to form diffusely reflective articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions and moldings with improved wear resistance comprising at least one thermoplastic matrix M, at least one carbon reinforcing fiber F, at least one carbon component K; at least one silicate component S, where the at least one silicate component S comprises particles which have, in any particle dimension, a length/thickness ratio greater than or equal to 3, and at least one titanium dioxide T.

Abstract: The mechanical properties of a polymer protective coating formed from an aqueous dispersion of a polymer having a low glass transition temperature are significantly improved by including in the dispersion solvent softened polymer nanoparticles made from a polymer having a high glass transition temperature.

Abstract: A radiation curable composition comprising 15 to 85 wt % of at least one solvent comprising ?20 wt % of water; 5 to 50 wt % of at least one radiation curable material having a Mn in the range of from 50 to 10,000 g/mol; and 10 to 70 wt % of at least one polyurethane having a Mw in the range of from 4,000 to 70,000 g/mol, the polyurethane having 0 to 5 wt % of isocyanate-reactive component(s) bearing ionic or potentially ionic water-dispersing groups and a free isocyanate group content ?0.5 wt %.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a melt processible theromoplastic composition, comprising a major proportion of a base polymer comprising a first melt processible thermoplastic polymer having a first Fedor's solubility parameter and a first viscosity; and a combination of a carrier polymer and a surface modifying additive, the carrier polymer comprising a second melt processible thermoplastic polymer which has a second Fedor's solubility parameter that is at least about 2.5 (J/cm3)1/2 lower than the first Fedor's solubility parameter, and a second viscosity, the carrier polymer being adhered to the surface modifying additive, and wherein the first viscosity is at least about 10 times the second viscosity.

Abstract: A novel vulcanizable composition is provided, based on at least one hydrogenated nitrile rubber, on at least one peroxide, on at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or salts thereof, and also on specific microgels. These vulcanizable compositions can be used to obtain vulcanized products which can in particular be used for drive belts, roll coverings, hoses and cables.

Abstract: Fluid activatable adhesive compositions and activating fluid(s) for activating the adhesive composition are described herein. The adhesive compositions contain at least two polymers with different hydrophilicities. The hydrophilic polymer has quick tack when exposed to a hydrophilic solvent, such as water or other aqueous solvent, while the hydrophobic polymer provides strong adhesion to a paper or polymeric substrate. The adhesive composition may contain particulate fillers which enable fast exhaustion of the activation fluid out of the adhesive when applied to a substrate, thereby allowing the hydrophobic polymers of the adhesive composition to achieve strong adhesion of the liner-free label to the paper or polymeric substrate. The particulate fillers may also function as anti-blocking agents when liner-free label media are tightly wound in a roll.

Abstract: Curable aqueous polyurethane polymer dispersions are described. The dispersion comprises a polyurethane copolymer having pendant (meth)acrylate groups and pendant carboxylic groups along the main chain and a tertiary aminofunctional unsaturated monomer that has reacted in an acid/base reaction with the carboxylic acid groups on the main chain. The dispersion can be applied to the surface of a substrate and cured using ultra-violet or electron-beam radiation to form a cured polyurethane having desired properties that does not emit volatile amine compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides a silicone resin composition for producing a silicone laminated substrate by being impregnated in a glass cloth and cured therein, comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane with a 3-dimensional network structure composed of an R1SiO1.5 unit and an R2SiO1.5 unit and a T unit represented by an RSiO1.5 unit; (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane composed of an R1SiO1.5 unit, an R12SiO unit and an R1aHbSiO(4-a-b)/2 unit; (C) a platinum group metal catalyst; and (D) a filler. There can be a silicone resin composition having a high glass transition temperature, a silicone laminated substrate excellent in properties such as heat resistance and weatherability having low thermal expansion coefficient and suppressed warp and deformation, a method for producing the same and an LED device.

Abstract: A composition includes a dispersion, having an aqueous phase containing a dissolved water soluble cationic coagulant polymer and if needed a dissolved inorganic salt. The aqueous phase further contains a dispersed water soluble flocculant polymer, wherein the water soluble flocculant polymer is formed of a water soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer or monomer blend which are polymerized in the aqueous phase. The water soluble cationic coagulant polymer is cationic poly(alkyleneamine), which is the reaction product of the following reaction: H2N—(CH2)m—NR—(CH2)m—NH2+Cl—CH2CH2—Cl, wherein R is selected from the group consisting alkyl radicals containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms m is an integer of from 1 to 4. The amount of dissolved inorganic salt is less than 10% by weight of the composition, and the composition is in a stable, pourable, dispersion form.

Abstract: A curable silicone composition comprising: an alkenyl-containing organopolysiloxane (A) that contains: a dialkylpolysiloxane (A-1) having on average at least 2 alkenyl groups in one molecule having a 25° C. viscosity in the range of 5,000 to 35,000 mPa·s, and a alkenyl-containing organopolysiloxane resin (A-2) consisting of SiO4/2 units, R12R2SiO1/2 units, and R13SiO1/2 units (where R1 designates alkyl groups with 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and R2 designates alkenyl groups) with the content of alkenyl groups ranging from 3.5 to 5.0 mass %, and with the ratio of the sum of the mole numbers of the R12R2SiO1/2 units and R13SiO1/2 units to 1 mole of the SiO4/2 units in the range from 0.5 to 1.4; an organopolysiloxane (B), wherein silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms are in an amount of at least 0.7 mass %; and a hydrosilylation catalyst (C). The composition is capable of forming a flex-resistant highly transparent cured silicone product with non-tacky surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition useful as a contact adhesive which has a high rate of initial tack development, high tack strength, and long retention time of the developed tack. The curable composition includes an organic polymer (Q) containing a reactive silyl group, and a linear organic polymer (P) having a number average molecular weight larger than that of the polymer (Q) and having a reactive silyl group containing three hydrolyzable groups at only one terminal. The organic polymer (P) and the organic polymer (Q) are mixed at a mixing ratio (P):(Q), in terms of parts by weight, of 60:40 to 5:95.

Abstract: A coating system for a surface (such as a floor) including a liquid adhesive layer composition including a heat-activated adhesive that forms an adhesive layer upon drying after application to a surface, and a liquid maintenance layer composition comprising a dispersible polymer that forms a maintenance layer upon drying after application to the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer and the maintenance layer may form a peelable coating. An adhesive strength between the adhesive layer and the maintenance layer may be greater than an adhesive strength between the adhesive layer and the surface. The peelable coating may have a tensile strength that is greater than the adhesive strength between the adhesive layer and the surface. The peelable coating may be configured to be peeled from the surface without the adhesive layer and the maintenance layer separating from one another.

Abstract: An oil-based ink composition comprising a colorant, an organic solvent and a polymeric compound, and optionally an alkylamine ethylene oxide derivative as a pH adjusting agent, in which the pH of an aqueous phase is from 5.5 to 10, when ions in the ink composition are transferred to water. This oil-based ink composition prevents corrosion of a nozzle plate and is improved in storage stability, and thus can ensure printer reliability such as ink-jet stability obtainable even after long storage thereof, and can withstand outdoor service environments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to [1] an ink-jet printing method including the steps of applying an ink (A) having a static surface tension of from 23 to 70 mN/m and containing a poly(N-acylalkylene imine)-modified silicone and a cationic polymer onto a recording medium, and then applying by ink-jet printing, a water-based ink (B) onto the recording medium; [2] a recording paper for ink-jet printing which is obtainable by applying an ink (A) having a static surface tension of from 23 to 70 mN/m and containing a poly(N-acylalkylene imine)-modified silicone and a cationic polymer onto a recording medium; and [3] a water-based ink set including an ink (A) having a static surface tension of from 23 to 70 mN/m and containing a poly(N-acylalkylene imine)-modified silicone and a cationic polymer, and a water-based ink (B) containing an anionic colorant.

Abstract: Mechanisms for coating surfaces of materials, the resulting coated materials, and solutions for use in material-coating processes are described. Triblock molecule components may be selected for desired properties. When applied in solution to a material, the molecules self-assemble into similarly oriented micro- or nanostructures coating the surface of the material. Various molecule properties can be tailored to produce a range of desirable surface coating properties. The surface coating may optionally be self cleaning if selected to be appropriately hydrophobic, allowing water and particulates to roll off of the surface with minimal friction.

Abstract: A fluorinated composition includes: a polyfluoropolyether silane represented by the formula: RfaO(CF(CF3)CF2O)pCF(CF3)CH2OZ1Si(Y1)3; and a polyfluoropolyether silane represented by the formula: Rfb[R5CH2OZ2Si(Y2)3]2 Rfa represents a perfluoroalkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, optionally substituted with at least one catenated oxygen atom or —NR8— group, wherein R8 represents a perfluoroalkyl group; Z1 represents —R1SR2—, —R1S(?O)R2—, or —R1S(?O)2R2, wherein R1 and R2 independently represent alkylene groups having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; each Y1 independently represents a hydrolyzable group; and p is a number in a range of from 3 to 50; Z2 independently represents —R3SR4—, —R3S(?O)R4—, or —R3S(?O)2R4, wherein R3 and R4 independently represent alkylene groups having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; Y2 independently represents a hydrolyzable group; Rfb represents a perfluoroalkylene group having at least 3 carbon atoms, optionally substituted with at least one catenated oxygen atom or —NR6— group, w

Abstract: A poly(arylene sulfide) resin composition including 100 parts by weight of a substantially linear straight-chain poly(arylene sulfide) resin, 1 to 50 parts by weight of a branched poly(arylene sulfide) resin having a melt viscosity of 11.0×104 to 27.0×104 Pa·s as measured at a temperature of 330° C. and a shear rate of 2 sec?1, an average particle diameter of 50 to 2,000 ?m and a melt viscoelasticity tan ? of 0.10 to 0.30 as measured at a temperature of 310° C. and an angular velocity of 1 rad/sec, and 1 to 400 parts by weight of an inorganic filler, and a production process thereof.

Abstract: A problem is to provide, in the field of polyhydroxy polyurethane resins the development of applications of which has not moved ahead by conventional technologies, a self-crosslinking polyhydroxy polyurethane resin, which enables to provide products, such as imitation leathers, excellent in abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance and the like, and moreover, which is useful from the view point of a reduction in greenhouse gas, contains carbon dioxide incorporated and fixed therein, and is responsive to environmental conservation.

Abstract: Pebble or granular based elastomeric surfacing materials that include an aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethane based pebble or granule bonded together with a two-part aliphatic polyurethane binder are provided. In one embodiment, an A side of the two-part binder has at least one polyol, and a B side of the two-part binder has multiple isocyanates. The multiple isocyanates can include for example hydrogenated methylene diphenyldisocyanate and hexamethylene diisocyanate. The A side and the B side of the binder are utilized to bond the pebbles together to form a surface that can be either porous or non-porous. In another embodiment, an A side of a two-part binder includes multiple polyols. The multiple polyols can include for example esterified ricinoleic acid polyols and caprolactone polyols. The A side of the two-part binder can be combined with a B side of the two-part binder and pebbles to form a non-porous surface.

Abstract: Adhesive formulations are described that upon sufficient curing and drying, are not sticky or tacky at room temperature, yet can be heat bonded. The adhesives are particularly useful for use in bonding brake components together and find wide application in vehicle brake systems. When used in such systems, the adhesives do not flow in parking applications yet sufficiently dampen vibration in slowing or stopping applications to counter brake squeal. The adhesives can be provided in a tape form and used for bonding brake shims to brake pads in electronic parking brake systems.

Abstract: A polyurethane or polyurea coating composition for use in protecting a leading edge substrate on an airfoil, such as aircraft wings, rotor blades and propeller blades, against liquid or solid particle erosion, the composition made from a polyisocyanate and curing agents, such as polyaspartic esters, aldimines and ketimines, polyamines and polyols or mixtures thereof with optional flatting agent for matte coatings.

Abstract: A reactive component suitable for use in a radiation-curable composition, which comprises an acrylated epoxy-amine oligomer represented by the formula (I): C-B-[A-B]n-A-B-C wherein: n is from 2 to 500; each A is individually a unit derived from a diglycidyl ether; each B is individually a unit derived from a difunctional secondary amine or a monofunctional primary amine; and each C is individually a unit derived from a multifunctional acrylate monomer, radiation-curable compositions, such as inks, coatings and adhesives, comprising said reactive component and methods of making said reactive component.

Abstract: A process for preparing bi-modal water emulsions is disclosed comprising: I) forming a mixture comprising; A) 100 parts by weight of a hydrophobic oil, B) 1 to 1000 part by weight of a water continuous emulsion having at least one surfactant, II) admixing additional quantities of the water continuous emulsion and/or water to the mixture from step I) to form a bi-modal emulsion.

Abstract: Polyurea/polythiourea compositions comprising the reaction product of a first component comprising isocyanate and a second component comprising an amine, wherein the first component further comprises an isocyanate functional polythioether-polyurethane and/or polythiourethane, and/or the second component further comprises an amine/hydroxy functional polythioether, are disclosed. Methods for using the coating, and substrates coated therewith, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A radical-polymerizable acrylic insulating adhesive for NCF-bonding an electronic part to a circuit board includes a (meth)acrylate monomer, a film-forming resin, an inorganic filler, a silane coupling agent, and a radical polymerization initiator. The amount of the inorganic filler is 70 to 160 parts by mass with respect to a total of 100 parts by mass of the (meth)acrylate monomer and the film-forming resin. A radical polymerization cured product of the acrylic insulating adhesive exhibits a glass transition temperature of 150 to 185° C., a linear expansion coefficient (?1) of 30 to 35 ppm in a temperature range that is lower than the glass transition temperature, and a linear expansion coefficient (?2) of 105 to 125 ppm in a temperature range that is equal to or higher than the glass transition temperature. Further, ?2/?1 is greater than or equal to 3.4.