Abstract: A conjugated diene-based polymer of the present invention has an absolute molecular weight measured by viscosity detector-equipped GPC-light scattering measurement, of 40×104 or more and 5000×104 or less, has a branching number (Bn) measured by the viscosity detector-equipped GPC-light scattering measurement, of 8 or more, and has a modification ratio of 60% by mass or more.

Abstract: In order to provide an injection molded article that is able to be easily produced so that a molding surface of a forming mold is accurately reflected on the injection molded article, and, in order to provide a shoe having a shoe part excellent in appearance, the shoe part is formed of an elastomer composition showing a certain heat melting characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for a gel cushion and to a gel cushion manufactured therefrom, the composition for a gel cushion comprising 5-8 parts by weight of an additive based on 100 parts by weight of a mixture of an oil and a copolymer which is obtained by polymerization of a polystyrene-based polymer and polypropylene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organolithium compound, and a method for preparing a modified conjugated diene-based polymer using the same. A modified conjugated diene-based polymer having good compatibility with an inorganic filler and improved processability may be provided, and by using a rubber composition including such modified conjugated diene-based polymer, a tire having excellent exothermic properties, tensile strength, abrasion resistance, low fuel consumption and wet traction, and low rolling resistance may be provided.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, apparatuses, and systems are provided for a hybrid thermoplastic gel or sealant. The methods comprise providing (a) a base polymer having at least one functional group capable of crosslinking, (b) a functionalized extender, and (c) heat, and reacting the base polymer and functionalized extender in the presence of the heat to form the hybrid thermoplastic gel. The gel composition may comprise 5-40 wt % of a base polymer, 60-95 wt % of a functionalized extender, and 0-10 wt % of a crosslinker. A closure or interconnect system may comprise a housing, a cable, and a hybrid thermoplastic gel or sealant. A telecommunications apparatus may comprise a telecommunications component and a sealant that forms a seal with the telecommunications component. The sealant may comprise a sealant material having a first range of elongation followed by a second range of elongation.

Abstract: A prosthetic cushion liner may include a fabric covering having an open end for introduction of a residual limb and a closed end opposite the open end. The prosthetic cushion liner may include a continuous layer of a gel composition residing on an interior surface of the fabric covering. The gel composition may include a plasticizing oil; one or more of a SEBS thermoplastic elastomer, a SEPS thermoplastic elastomer, a SEEPS thermoplastic elastomer; and a hydrogenated block copolymer.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, apparatuses, and systems are provided for a hybrid thermoplastic gel or sealant. The methods comprise providing (a) a base polymer having at least one functional group capable of crosslinking, (b) a functionalized extender, and (c) heat, and reacting the base polymer and functionalized extender in the presence of the heat to form the hybrid thermoplastic gel. The gel composition may comprise 5-40 wt % of a base polymer, 60-95 wt % of a functionalized extender, and 0-10 wt % of a crosslinker. A closure or interconnect system may comprise a housing, a cable, and a hybrid thermoplastic gel or sealant. A telecommunications apparatus may comprise a telecommunications component and a sealant that forms a seal with the telecommunications component. The sealant may comprise a sealant material having a first range of elongation followed by a second range of elongation.

Abstract: An adhesive composition is described comprising a tackifier and at least one grafted isobutylene copolymer. The grafted isobutylene copolymer has the formula: R1—(R2—Z) wherein R1 represents an isobutylene copolymer, R2 is a covalent bond or multivalent alkylene or arylene, and Z is a grafted polymer. Z is typically a homopolymer of copolymer comprising alkene repeat units, aralkylene repeat units, or a combination thereof. Also described are adhesive coated articles, methods of making adhesive coated articles, and grafted isobutylene polymers.

Abstract: Toughened polymeric materials and methods of forming toughened polymeric materials are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of forming toughened polymeric materials may include preparing a branched polymeric additive; mixing the branched polymeric additive with a polymer to form a polymeric mixture, wherein the branched polymeric molecule either mixes and/or bonds with the polymer to reduce mobility in the polymer; and curing the polymeric mixture. In some embodiments, a toughened polymeric material comprises a polymer network; and a branched polymeric molecule bonded to the polymer network.

Abstract: Improved methods for preparing sulfonated block polymers with acyl sulfates in non-halogenated aliphatic solvents are provided. The methods include the sulfonation of a precursor block polymer with an acyl sulfate in a reaction mixture further comprising at least one non-halogenated aliphatic solvent to form a sulfonated block polymer, wherein the initial concentration of the precursor block polymer is in the range of from about 0.1 wt % to a concentration that is below the limiting concentration of the precursor block polymer based on the total weight of the reaction mixture. A sulfonation degree of greater than about 1.0 milliequivalent sulfonic acid per gram sulfonated block polymer can be achieved substantially free of polymer precipitation and free of disabling gelation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anaerobically curable compositions demonstrating resistance to elevated temperature conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel type of grafting or crosslinking method for (meth)acrylates in which the reaction is initiated by isocyanates and specific bases having an imine structure. Using this novel and specifically applicable method, polymers, particularly polyolefins having double bonds, may be grafted or crosslinked in a suitable reaction procedure. Furthermore, these unsaturated polymers may be used, following reaction with (poly)isocyanates, to prepare graft or block copolymers or also for the bonding of the modified unsaturated polyolefins to polyamides, polyesters, polycarbonates, polyimines or polyurethanes.

Abstract: To provide a thermoplastic elastomer composition excellent in fluidity, compression set property, and flexibility, and a hydrogenated block copolymer that provides the composition. The hydrogenated block copolymer is obtained by hydrogenating a block copolymer which is obtained by reacting a living polymer represented by the following formula (1): B1-A-B2—X??(1) wherein B1 and B2 each represent a polymer block mainly including a structural unit derived from a conjugated diene compound, A represents a polymer block mainly including a structural unit derived from a vinyl aromatic compound, and X represents an active terminal end of a living anion polymer, with a coupling agent, wherein the ratio of the mass of the polymer block B1 to the total mass of B1 and B2 before hydrogenation is from 0.10 to 0.45; and the content of the structural unit derived from the vinyl aromatic compound is from 25 to 50 mass % based on the mass of the hydrogenated block copolymer.

Abstract: Articles with enhanced tensile strength and comfort are prepared from a latex comprising water and a styrenic block copolymer, wherein the styrenic block copolymer has 2 or more poly(vinyl aromatic) blocks and at least one block of polymerized conjugated diene wherein the styrenic block copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of 150,000 to 250,000, the poly(vinyl aromatic) blocks have a weight average molecular weight ranging from 9,000 to 15,000, and the content of poly(vinylaromatic) blocks in the styrenic block copolymer ranges from 8 to 15% wt, based on the total styrenic block copolymer, by a process which comprises coating a surface with the latex to obtain a film, wherein the latex comprises a vulcanising agent. The invention also provides a latex comprising such a styrenic block copolymer and a vulcanising agent, as well as a styrenic block copolymer that is particularly suitable for use in such a latex.

Abstract: The natural rubber of the present invention is obtained by gelatinizing or multi-coupling a natural rubber latex or a natural rubber and comprises 15% by mass or more of a high molecular weight component, P1, having a molecular weight of 5,000,000 to 50,000,000 and 40% by mass or less of an ultrahigh molecular weight component, P2, having a molecular weight of exceeding 50,000,000, and the relation between mass % of P1 and mass % of P2 is 1.5×mass % of P1?mass % of P2, each measured by the following measuring method, wherein a measuring method for a rubber molecular weight is measured by means of a field flow fractionation equipment with a multi-angle light scattering detector for a soluble part of a centrifuged rubber solution at a centrifugal acceleration of 10,000 to 1,000,000 G.

Abstract: An adhesive composition is provided particularly excellent in thermal shock resistance for adhesive strength as well as high shear adhesive strength, peel adhesive strength and impact adhesive strength. The adhesive composition of the present invention contains (a) a 2-cyanoacrylate such as 2-ethoxyethyl 2-cyanoacrylate and (b) a polyfunctional cyanoacrylate having two or more 2-cyanoacryloyl groups, the number average molecular weight of the polyfunctional cyanoacrylate (b) is in the range from 1,000 to 50,000, and preferably from 2,000 to 30,000, and the content of the polyfunctional cyanoacrylate (b) is in the range from 1 to 400 parts by weight, and preferably from 1 to 200 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the 2-cyanoacrylate (a).

Abstract: The invention relates to unique applications for the novel high melt flow, low viscosity, selectively hydrogenated styrene-butadiene-styrene (hSBS) or selectively hydrogenated controlled distribution styrene-butadiene/styrene-styrene (hSBSS) block copolymers, wherein the melt flow rate of said block copolymer is at least 100 g/10 min at 230° C. under 2.16 kg mass according to ASTM D1238. These block copolymers are novel and have the highest melt flow rate of any styrenic block copolymer also possessing high strength and elasticity. It has applications that prior to the present invention were not normally possible due to the normal low melt flow rate of styrenic block copolymers. The present invention also encompasses various fields of use such as a fiberglass hSBS or hSBSS reinforced mat, low viscosity hSBS or hSBSS coatings for industrial uses, hot melt adhesives prepared from hSBS or hSBSS blended with polyalpha-olefins, and elastic film, fiber, and nonwoven constructions using hSBS or hSBSS.

Abstract: Polypropylene composition comprising a polypropylene base resin whereby the polypropylene base resin has a MFR (2.16 kg, 230° C., ISO 1133) of 8 to 24 g/10 min and a LAOS-NLF>2.8 whereby LAOS?NLF=|/G?1/G?3| where G?1—first order Fourier Coefficient, G?3—third order Fourier Coefficient.

Abstract: A room-temperature-curable polyorganosiloxane composition includes: 100 parts by mass of polyorganosiloxane capped with hydroxyl groups at termini and having a viscosity (23° C.) of 0.02 to 1000 Pa·s; 1 to 200 parts by mass of a filler capable of imparting flame retardancy; 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a partially hydrolyzed condensate of a silane compound of R1aSi(OR2)4-a wherein R1('s) and R2('s) independently represent a substituted/unsubstituted univalent hydrocarbon group, and ‘a’ represents a numerical value of 0?a?0.2 on average; 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a silane compound of R32Si(OR4)2 wherein R3's and R4's) independently represent a substituted/unsubstituted univalent hydrocarbon group, or its partially hydrolyzed condensate having 3 or less Si atoms in its molecule; 0.

Abstract: The invention provides a rubber composition for studless tire achieving well-balanced abrasion resistance, performance on ice and snow, handling stability, and wet grip performance; and a studless tire including a tread produced from the composition. The composition contains: a rubber component; aromatic oil; silica; carbon black; and a mixture of a zinc salt of aliphatic carboxylic acid and a zinc salt of aromatic carboxylic acid, wherein the total of NR and BR in 100% by mass of the rubber component is 30% by mass or more, the amount of aromatic oil is 12-85 parts by mass, the amount of silica is 12-85 parts by mass, and the amount of mixture is 1 part by mass or more, per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, and the proportion of silica is 45% by mass or more per 100% by mass of the total of the silica and carbon black.

Abstract: A lactam composition which comprises the following components: from 3 to 25% by weight of a random vinylaromatic-diene copolymer (A), where the random vinylaromatic-diene copolymer is composed of at least one block (S) which forms a hard phase and which is composed of vinylaromatic monomers, and of at least one random block (S/B) which forms a soft phase and which has vinylaromatic monomers and diene monomers, from 75 to 97% by weight of at least one lactam component (B), and also optionally reinforcing materials and/or additives has improved viscosity in the melt and can be used for producing polyamide moldings.

Abstract: The invention relates to preparation of a rubber composition containing silica and carbon black reinforcement, the resultant rubber composition and tire with component comprised of such rubber composition.

Abstract: A novel polymeric compound is provided. The polymeric compound is highly compatible with reinforcing materials. Particularly, the polymeric compound is highly miscible with inorganic reinforcing materials in the manufacture of a tire. Further provided is a novel bifunctional initiator necessary to prepare the polymeric compound. The bifunctional initiator contains amine moieties. Active ends of the polymer are modified with an alkoxysilane compound. The polymer has an improved affinity for carbon black and silica as reinforcing materials in the manufacture of a tire. Therefore, the use of the polymer can achieve desired physical properties required in a tire, e.g., high wet traction, low rolling resistance and high tread wear.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a rubber composition for a tire that achieves both good fuel economy and abrasion resistance, and also achieves good degradation resistance and processability; and a heavy-load tire having a tread produced therefrom. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for a tire, comprising a rubber component that contains a modified natural rubber having a phosphorus content of 200 ppm or less and a butadiene rubber, wherein the amount of the modified natural rubber is 60 to 95% by mass and the amount of the butadiene rubber is 5 to 40% by mass, based on 100% by mass of the rubber component.

Abstract: A method of making a polymeric compound, comprising discrete particles responsive to an external stimulus, that is resistant to aggregation in high-shear fields, which includes the addition of a polymerization initiator to a reaction mixture comprising a monomer corresponding to the polymeric compound, wherein the method comprises the portion-wise addition of aliquots of a cross-linking agent to the reaction mixture, wherein an aliquot of the cross-linking agent is added to the reaction mixture both before the addition of the polymerization initiator and after the polymerization has progressed substantially to completion. The polymer particles are largely immune to the effects of transient shear rates at least as high as 106 s?1, whilst maintaining their thermal responsiveness and being present at moderate concentration. The structural and chemical modifications brought by the delayed portion-wise addition of the cross-linking agent allow an improvement in stability in a high-shear field.

Abstract: Substrates, coated with a block copolymer comprising at least four blocks being at least two hard blocks, one soft block and one hydrophilic block, wherein a the soft block is sandwiched between the hard blocks.

Abstract: To provide a thermoplastic elastomer composition excellent in fluidity, compression set property, and flexibility, and a hydrogenated block copolymer that provides the composition. The hydrogenated block copolymer is obtained by hydrogenating a block copolymer which is obtained by reacting a living polymer represented by the following formula (1): B1-A-B2-X??(1) wherein B1 and B2 each represent a polymer block mainly including a structural unit derived from a conjugated diene compound, A represents a polymer block mainly including a structural unit derived from a vinyl aromatic compound, and X represents an active terminal end of a living anion polymer, with a coupling agent, wherein the ratio of the mass of the polymer block B1 to the total mass of B1 and B2 before hydrogenation is from 0.10 to 0.45; and the content of the structural unit derived from the vinyl aromatic compound is from 25 to 50 mass % based on the mass of the hydrogenated block copolymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrically conductive elastomer mixture and to a method. The mixture comprises a thermoplastic styrene elastomer and, as an electrically conductive filler, metal-containing particles. The mixture further comprises a polymer which is an acid-grafted, acid-anhydride-grafted or acid-copolymer and which forms an IPN (Interpenetrating Polymer Network) network structure with the styrene elastomer.

Abstract: A method of preparing a styrene polymer-silica nanocomposite is disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes polymerizing about 100 parts by weight of a monomer mixture including about 50 to about 80% by weight of an aromatic monomer an about 20 to about 50% by weight of a vinyl cyanide monomer with about 0.5 to about 30 parts by weight of a colloidal silica dispersed in a first organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a styrene-butadiene latex, more particularly to a method for preparing a styrene-butadiene latex comprising the steps of adding a transition boosting agent to a styrene-butadiene copolymer, stirring the mixture and deodorizing the product. Since unreacted residual monomers and volatile organic compounds are reduced significantly, foul smell during drying at high temperature, irritation to skin and eyes and foul smell of the final product can be prevented.

Abstract: A polychloroprene latex is provided with excellent adhesive strength, particularly for an EVA material, by dissolving an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer in a chloroprene monomer alone or in a mixture of a chloroprene monomer and a monomer copolymerizable with chloroprene to prepare a monomer solution, which is emulsified and dispersed in an aqueous solution containing an emulsifier and/or a dispersant, followed by polymerization to produce a polychloroprene latex. The obtained polychloroprene latex can provide improved adhesive strength particularly for an EVA material.

Abstract: Electrical insulation compounds are disclosed, the insulation compounds including an ethylene polymer comprising at least 40 wt % ethylene-derived units and having a density of ?0.91 g/cm3 and a propylene polymer comprising at least 75 wt % propylene-derived units and having an isotactic propylene triad tacticity of from 65% to 99%. Also disclosed are electrical devices including the electrical insulation compounds.

Abstract: Modified polyolefins are produced by reacting a functionalized polyolefin with one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds having a functional group reactive with the functional group on the polyolefin. These modified polyolefins may then polymerize in the presence of a photoinitiator upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation and also have the capability of copolymerizing in the presence of a photoinitiator with other ethylenically unsaturated crosslinking agents upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation. These modified polyolefins may also contain pendant carboxyl groups, which have the propensity to form hydrophilic salts with amines, and therefore may be rendered water-dispersible. The modified polyolefins of the present invention significantly improve the adhesion of paints, inks, and adhesives to various plastic and metal substrates.

Abstract: New, efficient methods for making novel platform molecules and polymerizable mesogens are provided, as well as the novel mesogens and methods of using same.

Abstract: Resin blends comprising liquid crystal monomers and secondary monomers useful to blend with liquid crystal monomers to maintain a nematic state under processing conditions while maintaining low cute shrinkage, particularly suitable for use in dental resin composites.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of water-soluble polymers of N-vinylcarboxamides, which contain, as a stabilizer, water-soluble, crosslinked graft polymers which are obtainable by free radical polymerization of compounds having at least two ethylenically unsaturated double bonds in the presence of polyalkylene glycols, are prepared by free radical polymerization of N-vinylcarboxamides in an aqueous medium in the presence of said stabilizers and are used as drainage aids, flocculants and retention aids, as wet and dry strength agents and as fixing agents in papermaking.

Abstract: Aqueous (meth)acrylate copolymer dispersions preparable by (I) subjecting at least one monomer (a) containing at least one hydrophilic functional group which brings about the water-solubility or water-dispersibility of the (meth)acrylate copolymer to (co)polymerization in aqueous/organic solution using at least one oil-soluble initiator which provides free radicals, (II) where appropriate, fully or partly neutralizing the resulting (co)polymer I, (III) dispersing the resultant solution of the (co)polymer I, (partly) neutralized where appropriate, in water, and (IV) copolymerizing and/or graft-copolymerizing at least one monomer (b) in the presence of the resultant dispersion III using oil-soluble initiators which provide free radicals, the monomer or monomers (b) containing at least one hydrophilic functional group which brings about no substantial water-solubility or water-dispersibility of the (meth)acrylate copolymer, or at least one hydrophobic group, and being selected in nature and amount such that th

Abstract: The present invention concerns treated fibrous porous material having a defined nanostructure comprising reactive sites thereon, wherein said fibrous porous material is treated with a low viscosity organic solution comprising organic solvent, isocyanate component unsaturated resin and optionally additional additives. The treated fibrous porous material is further mixed with a resin to form a composite. The composite may be formed by various methods of mixing and molding. The invention is further directed to various composites made therefrom. The fibrous porous material is selected from the group comprising cellulose, lignin, synthetic ceramics, porous metal nanopowders, kaolin, bio fibers and porous powders of biological origin or their mixtures. The resin may be any polymer virgin or scrap obtained from industrial or domestic waste, and is selected from thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers.

Abstract: Modified polyolefins are produced by reacting a functionalized polyolefin with one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds having a functional group reactive with the functional group on the polyolefin. These modified polyolefins may then polymerize in the presence of a photoinitiator upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation and also have the capability of copolymerizing in the presence of a photoinitiator with other ethylenically unsaturated crosslinking agents upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation. These modified polyolefins may also contain pendant carboxyl groups, which have the propensity to form hydrophilic salts with amines, and therefore may be rendered water-dispersible. The modified polyolefins of the present invention significantly improve the adhesion of paints, inks, and adhesives to various plastic and metal substrates.

Abstract: Disclosed are linear polyphosphonates produced by a transesterification process. These linear polyphosphonates exhibit a unique and advantageous combination of properties, such as outstanding fire resistance, unexpectedly high Tg's and good toughness at a low molecular weight. The favorable processing characteristics (such as low melt viscosity and excellent melt stability) of these linear polyphosphonates enable economic processing. Also disclosed are polymer compositions that comprise these linear polyphosphonates and at least one other polymer, wherein the resulting polymer compositions exhibit flame retardant properties. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these polymers, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, or any combination thereof, these articles may be coated with a moisture barrier to enhance their moisture resistance properties.

Abstract: Amines having an unsaturated bond can be introduced into the organic layer of organic-inorganic laminar perovskite compounds comprising a metal halide and an organic amine, and the organic layer can be polymerized by applying external energy such as by irradiating with UV light or radiation. In this way, the quantum well structure is stabilized. The organic-inorganic laminar perovskite polymer compound is produced by cross-linking unsaturated bonds of an organic-inorganic laminar perovskite compound represented by the general formula (RNH3)2MX4 (in the formula, R is a hydrocarbon group having an unsaturated bond, X is a halogen or mixture of same, M is Group IVa metal, Eu, Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn or Pd). R is represented by CH3(CH2)nC≡C—C≡CCH2 (n=2-14). It is preferred that M is Pb, and X is a bromine atom.

Abstract: A golf ball includes, as a composing element, a hot-molded product obtained from a rubber composition which includes a main rubber containing 10 to 90 mass % of a polybutadiene, an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, and an organic peroxide. The polybutadiene has 60% or more of cis-1,4-bonds. Further, letting a Mooney viscosity (ML1+4(100° C.)) of the polybutadiene be ML and a viscosity of a toluene solution containing 5 mass % of the polybutadiene at 25° C. be &eegr;(mPa·s), ML and &eegr; satisfy a relationship of &eegr;≧20×ML−600.

Abstract: A golf ball including, as a composing element, a hot-molded product obtained from a rubber composition. The rubber composition includes: a polybutadiene obtained by mixing a polybutadiene (a) with a polybutadiene (b) at a mass ratio [(a)/(b)] ranging from 70/30 to 10/90, an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, and an organic peroxide. The polybutadiene (a) contains 60% or more of cis-1,4-bonds and has a Mooney viscosity [ML1+4(100° C.)] of 10 or more and less than 50, and is synthesized by using a group VIII element catalyst, and the polybutadiene (b) contains 60% or more of cis-1,4-bonds and has a Mooney viscosity [ML1+4(100° C.)] of 50 or more, and is synthesized by using a rare earth element based catalyst.

Abstract: Mixtures containing at least one functionalized low-molecular rubber A, at least one cross-linking agent B having groups which are reactive with respect to the functional groups of the rubber A, accelerators/catalysts C for the cross-linking reaction between A and B, possibly reactive diluents D, vulcanization chemicals E, and also fillers F and auxiliary substances G, with at least one of the average functionalities of the constituents A and B being at least 2, and their use as anti-corrosive coating agents.

Abstract: In a multi-piece solid golf ball comprising a solid core, an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer, the solid core is molded from a rubber composition comprising a base rubber composed of (a) 20-100 wt % of a polybutadiene having a high cis-1,4 content, a minimal 1,2 vinyl content and a viscosity &eegr; of up to 600 mPa·s at 25° C. as a 5 wt % toluene solution, and satisfying a certain relationship between Mooney viscosity and polydispersity index in combination with (b) 0-80 wt % of another diene rubber, (c) an unsaturated carboxylic acid, (d) an organosulfur compound, (e) an inorganic filler, and (f) an organic peroxide; and the outer cover layer has a higher Shore D hardness than the inner cover layer. This combination of features gives the ball a good, soft feel upon impact and excellent flight performance.

Abstract: In a multi-piece solid golf ball comprising a solid core, an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer, the solid core is molded from a rubber composition comprising a base rubber composed of (a) 20-100 wt % of a polybutadiene having a high cis-1,4 content, a minimal 1,2 vinyl content and a viscosity &eegr; of up to 600 mpa·s at 25° C. as a 5 wt % toluene solution, and satisfying a certain relationship between Mooney viscosity and polydispersity index in combination with (b) 0-80 wt % of another diene rubber, (c) an unsaturated carboxylic acid, (d) an organosulfur compound, (e) an inorganic filler, and (f) an organic peroxide; and the outer cover layer and the inner cover layer have a hardness difference of up to 5 Shore D hardness units. This combination of features gives the ball a good feel upon impact, durability and improved flight performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) rubber latex, and the acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) rubber latex is prepared by graft-polymerizing butadiene rubber with the monomers of acrlylonitrile and styrene through emulsion-polymerization, so that the ABS rubber latex of the present invention has high solid content.

Abstract: It is an object of this invention to increase the stability of the quantum well structure of laminar perovskite compounds having excellent optical characteristics and possible applications in light emitting elements.

Abstract: The subject invention discloses a liquid isoprene-butadiene rubber (IBR) which is particularly valuable for use in making treads for high performance automobile tires, including race tires, that exhibit superior dry traction characteristics and durability. The isoprene-butadiene rubber of this invention is a liquid at room temperature and is comprised of repeat units which are derived from about 5 weight percent to about 95 weight percent isoprene and from about 5 weight percent to about 95 weight percent 1,3-butadiene, wherein the repeat units derived from isoprene and 1,3-butadiene are in essentially random order. The IBR of this invention also has a low number average molecular weight which is within the range of about 3,000 to about 50,000 and has a glass transition temperature which is within the range of about −50° C. to about 20° C.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymeric composition including a poly(alkenyl-co-maleimide) and an inorganic salt. Optionally, an extender is included. The composition exhibits good strength and vibration damping properties.