Abstract: In a scroll compressor (10), a lubrication part (70) is disposed in the slide portion of a cylindrical part (26) of a slide bush (25) and a projected part (53) of an orbiting scroll (50). The lubrication part (70) has, on the inner peripheral surface of an iron base material thereof, a coat layer composed of a sliding member forming composition. The sliding member forming composition comprises, per 100 parts by weight of polytetrafluoroethylene, (i) 300 parts by weight of polyamide-imide resin; (ii) 75 parts by weight of calcium fluoride as an antiwear agent; (iii) 25 parts by weight of aluminum oxide.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pneumatic tire comprising at least one component, the at least one component comprising a rubber composition comprising a diene based elastomer, from 1 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of diene based elastomer (phr) of cellulose fiber, and from 1 to 20 phr of a substituted polyisoprene comprising units of formula I, wherein —R comprises hydrogen and one substituent group of structure II wherein the number of substituent groups of structure II occurring per substituted polyisoprene molecule ranges from 8 to 12, and the weight average molecular weight of the substituted polyisoprene ranges from 20000 to 30000.

Abstract: An aqueous composition comprising dispersed particles comprising: at least one unsaturated flow promoter and at least one copolymer formed by the polymerization of at least one ethylenically unsaturated nonionic monomer and at least one monomer bearing a pendant functionality which can react with the unsaturated flow promoter upon drying and exposure to oxygen.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is disclosed comprising a continuous phase of at least one thermoplastic polymer; and a non-polymeric precursor polymerizable to provide a polymerized reinforcing phase dispersed within the thermoplastic polymer. The precursor is polymerized after dispersion into the continuous phase of thermoplastic polymer. The flexural modulus of the thermoplastic polymer is thereby increased. Methods of making and using the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of hydrosoluble homopolymers and/or copolymers of acrylic/or methacrylic acid with one or more acrylic, vinyl or allyl monomers as an aid to the grinding of mineral particles in aqueous suspension, providing them by their use particular optical properties. The invention also concerns the said aqueous suspensions and their uses in the fields of paper and paint.

Abstract: The invention relates to platelet-shaped pearlescent pigments that are coated with at least one mixed inorganic/organic layer for improving their application properties, and of these, particularly their mechanical properties, and to methods for the production thereof and to the use thereof. The said mixed inorganic/organic layer comprises at least one at least partially crosslinked inorganic metal-oxide component and an organic component. The organic component is at least one organic oligomer and/or polymer, which is covalently bonded, at least in part, to the inorganic network via network formers, wherein the coating comprises at least one mixed inorganic/organic layer, which mixed layer comprises, at least in part, an inorganic network having one or more inorganic oxide component(s) and at least one organic component, the organic component being, at least in part, an organic oligomer and/or polymer covalently bonded, at least in part, to the inorganic network via one or more organic network formers.

Abstract: The invention relates to particles comprising: at least one ionically-charged water-soluble polymer; at least one surfactant having an ionic charge opposite to that of said polymer; and at least one water-soluble block copolymer having at least one non-ionic hydrophilic block and at least one non-ionic hydrophobic or ionic block. The invention also relates to a method of obtaining such particles consisting in: preparing a first aqueous mixture comprising the water-soluble, ionically-charged polymer and, if necessary, the water-soluble block copolymer if said copolymer has the same charge; subsequently, a second mixture is added to the above mixture, said second mixture comprising the surfactant and, if necessary, the water-soluble block copolymer if said copolymer has the same charge as the surfactant or if it is not ionically charged.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oxygen-absorbing resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin (A) having carbon-carbon double bonds substantially only in the main chain and a transition metal salt (B), and the oxygen absorption amount of 1 mol of carbon-carbon double bond of the thermoplastic resin (A) being 1.6 mols or more.

Abstract: A comprising conjugated diene monomer units, and at least one polymer block B comprising conjugated diene monomer units and aromatic vinyl monomer units. This block copolymer is characterized in that (1) the polymer block A has a glass transition temperature of ?88° C. to ?45° C., (2) the polymer block B has a glass transition temperature of 30° C. to 90° C., (3) the content of aromatic vinyl monomer units in the whole block copolymer is 3-52 wt. %, (4) the aromatic vinyl block ratio in the whole block copolymer is smaller than 69 wt. %, and (5) the viscosity of a 5 wt. % solution of the block copolymer in styrene is 30-80 mPa·s. The block copolymer is useful as a resin modifier.

Abstract: Provided is an electrodepositable coating composition of a resinous phase dispersed in an aqueous medium, the resinous phase including (a) an active hydrogen-containing, cationic salt group-containing resin; and (b) an at least partially blocked polyisocyanate curing agent. The composition contains an organotin catalyst which is or is derived from a dialkyltin compound having the structure (I): [R1][R2]—Sn?O??(I) where R1 and R2 are the same or different, and each independently represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group wherein the sum of the carbon atoms in R1 and R2 is greater than 8. The catalyst is present in an amount sufficient to effect cure at a temperature at or below 340° F. (171.1° C.). Methods of preparing and using the composition also are provided.

Abstract: The invention consists in the use of dispersing agents, in a process of manufacture of an aqueous dispersion of mineral matter, by: a) grinding with a small amount of dry extract (?40%) of the said mineral matter in water without a dispersing agent and/or grinding aid agent, b) concentration with a large amount of dry extract (?65%) by mechanical and/or thermal means, characterised in that: at least one dispersing agent is introduced between stage a) and stage b), and/or during stage b), and/or during and after stage b). in the form of a combination: of at least one homopolymer of acrylic acid, and of at least one fluorinated mineral compound.

Abstract: Novel compositions, as well as related methods, coatings, and articles, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antistatic agent for vinyl chloride-based resins which can impart superior antistatic properties to the vinyl chloride-based resin, and which can thereby solve various problems arising from charging of the vinyl chloride-based resin with static electricity, a vinyl chloride-based resin composition containing this antistatic agent, and a method for manufacturing this composition. The present invention provides an antistatic agent for vinyl chloride-based resins which consists of silica particles containing at least 99.0% by mass of SiO2 and 0.00005% 80.5 ppm by mass or less of sodium, and which has such a particle size distribution that at least 98% by mass of the silica particles is occupied by the particles having a particle diameter in the range from 30 to 1,000 nm.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire comprising at least one component, the at least one component comprising a rubber composition comprising the rubber composition comprising a diene based elastomer, from 1 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of diene based elastomer (phr) of cellulose fiber, and from 1 to 20 phr of a substituted polyisoprene comprising units of formula I, wherein —R comprises hydrogen and a substituent group of structure II wherein the number of substituent groups of structure II occurring per substituted polyisoprene molecule ranges from 1 to 5, and the weight average molecular weight of the substituted polyisoprene ranges from 20000 to 30000.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing an inkjet ink, the method including at least subjecting a polymer particle dispersion liquid to centrifuge processing, and mixing the polymer particle dispersion liquid that has been subjected to the centrifuge processing and a water-insoluble coloring particle dispersion liquid, as well as an ink set including the produced inkjet ink and a processing liquid that causes the ink to aggregate.

Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition is provided. This composition comprises (A) a diorganopolysiloxane endcapped at both ends of the molecular chain with hydroxy group represented by the following formula: HO—(R2SiO)n—H wherein R represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and n represents an integer of at least 10, (B) an organopolysiloxane comprising R13SiO1/2 unit, R12SiO2/2 unit, and R1SiO3/2 unit wherein R1 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and SiO4/2 unit with the proviso that molar ratio of R13SiO1/2 unit to SiO4/2 unit is in the range of 0.6 to 1.2, molar ratio of R12SiO2/2 unit to SiO4/2 unit and molar ratio of R1SiO3/2 unit to SiO4/2 unit are both in the range of 0 to 1.0, and content of the silanol group is less than 1.5% by weight, (C) surface treated fumed silica, (D) a silane and/or its hydrolysate containing at least two hydrolyzable groups in the molecule, and (E) a curing catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides a crosslinkable elastomer composition, in which generation of HF under high temperature conditions is reduced, the decrease in weight to both NF3 plasma treatment and O3 treatment in the semiconductor manufacturing process is small and generation of foreign substances (particles) in these treatments is suppressed significantly. Specifically, the present invention relates to a crosslinkable elastomer composition comprising a crosslinkable elastomer and a filler having a specific surface area of at least 0.5 m2/g and containing a synthetic polymer having a thermally and chemically stable aromatic ring in the main chain, a crosslinkable elastomer composition comprising a crosslinkable elastomer and nonoxide ceramics and a crosslinkable elastomer composition wherein the decrease in weight by NF3 plasma irradiation is at most 0.20%.

Abstract: A flame-retardant polyamide composition having excellent properties in mechanical properties such as toughness, in heat resistance, incombustibility and flowability in a reflow soldering process, and in heat stability during molding. There is provided a flame-retardant polyamide composition comprising 20 to 80% by mass of polyamide resin (A), 5 to 40% by mass of flame retardant with specific bromine content and molecular weight (B) and 0.5 to 10% by mass of flame retardant auxiliary agent (C) optionally together with hydrotalcite compound of specific composition (D).

Abstract: There is described the use of an acetaldehyde decreasing compound in a thermoplastic composition which comprises: (i) a polyester; and (ii) at least one property improving material selected from a compound containing an amino moiety, a nano clay and/or a quaternary ammonium compound; for reducing the degree of discolouration and/or increasing the degree of light transmission of an article formed from the thermoplastic composition. A preferred acetaldehyde decreasing compound is anthranilamide.

Abstract: A functional-substance-including structured material having good dispersion stability, and an ink composition, which inhibits aggregation by interaction between particles, and has stable dispersibility in a solvent and good coloring ability and fixing ability. The functional-substance-including structured material comprises a plurality of functional substances different from each other physically included in a block polymer or graft polymer. The ink composition comprises the functional-substance-including structured material, and a solvent or dispersing medium.

Abstract: A polymeric substrate is disclosed that comprises a plastic matrix and an inorganic filler dispersed in the plastic matrix, wherein the polymeric substrate exhibits improved OTR and WVTR. The disclosed polymeric substrate may be used in manufacturing of plastic containers, such as plastic bags for containing food products. Preferably, the improved OTR and WVTR of the polymeric substrate contribute to better storage performance of the plastic bags, eg.

Abstract: The present invention provides a crosslinkable elastomer composition, in which generation of HF under high temperature conditions is reduced, the decrease in weight to both NF3 plasma treatment and O3 treatment in the semiconductor manufacturing process is small and generation of foreign substances (particles) in these treatments is suppressed significantly. Specifically, the present invention relates to a crosslinkable elastomer composition comprising a crosslinkable elastomer and a filler having a specific surface area of at least 0.5 m2/g and containing a synthetic polymer having a thermally and chemically stable aromatic ring in the main chain, a crosslinkable elastomer composition comprising a crosslinkable elastomer and nonoxide ceramics and a crosslinkable elastomer composition wherein the decrease in weight by NF3 plasma irradiation is at most 0.20%.

Abstract: A liquid electrostatographic toner or liquid ink jet ink prepared by the steps of heating a marking particle mix of particles of a resin and a colourant blend in a carrier liquid to a temperature between about the first softening point of the resin and about the second softening point of the resin, maintaining the temperature of the heated marking particle mix for a selected period of time, cooling the marking particle mix to room temperature, and mixing the marking particle mix with high shear. The particle mix can be produced by coarse grinding in a ball mill. The resultant toner or ink has an improved Newtonian like flow behaviour, improved electrical properties, reduced sedimentation and agglomeration and significantly improved optical density and reduced background.

Abstract: Compositions are provided comprising aqueous dispersions of polyaniline and colloid-forming polymeric acids. Films from invention compositions are useful as buffer layers, in organic electronic devices including electroluminescent devices, such as organic light emitting diodes (OLED) displays. Films cast from invention compositions are also useful in combination with metal metalwires or carbon nanotubes in applications such as drain, source, or gate electrodes in thin film field effect transistors.

Abstract: Optical films are described that comprise an antistatic primer disposed on the substrate and a high refractive index layer disposed on the primer. The primer comprises a sulfopolymer and at least one antistatic agent. The high refractive index layer comprises surface modified inorganic nanoparticles dispersed in a crosslinked organic material. The antistatic agent is preferably selected from conductive inorganic particles, conductive polymer, and mixtures thereof. Also describes are antistatic compositions and surface treated conductive inorganic oxide particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to titanium-catalyzed polyethylene terephthalate resins that are capable of being formed into articles (e.g., carbonated soft drink and water bottle preforms) at reduced injection-molding cycle times. In particular, the titanium-catalyzed polyethylene terephthalate resins of the present invention can be formed into carbonated soft drink bottle preforms at reduced injection-molding cycle times to yield high-clarity, carbonated soft drink bottles that possess satisfactory resistance to stress cracking and thermal creep.

Abstract: The invention relates to new universal pigment preparations as virtually foam-free aqueous and also solventborne and solvent-free pigment preparations and to their use in aqueous, solventborne or solvent-free coating materials such as paints, varnishes, adhesives or inks, including printing inks, for example.

Abstract: A cure system including a compatiblized and passivated refectory solid dispersed within a low temperature liquid curing agent is provided. An adhesive system including the cure system is provided, and an associated method. A device including the cured adhesive system is provided.

Abstract: The recycled thermosetting flour composites and method for preparing the same are disclosed. The silane coupling agent is used as a coincidental bridge between recycled thermosetting flour and plastic materials, to apparently promote the mechanical properties of composites by linking with each other. As a result, the recycled polyolefin and recycled thermosetting flour are applied through interfacial modification, coupling, modification, mixing and granulating process to generate a composite with better mechanical properties and recycle the resource.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising A) from 10 to 99.4% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polyamide B) from 0.5 to 20% by weight of a melamine compound C) from 0.1 to 60% by weight of red phosphorus D) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of A) to D) is 100%.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a poly(phenylene ether) resin composition that allows production of laminated sheets excellent in heat resistance and processability, even in case of using a low molecular weight PPE for convenience in prepreg manufacturing without the sacrifice of dielectric characteristics. The poly(phenylene ether) resin composition according to the present invention comprises poly(phenylene ether) and a crosslinking curing agent, wherein the poly(phenylene ether) is represented by the following formula (I) and the number averaged molecular weight thereof is in the range of 1,000 to 7,000. [wherein, X is an aryl group; (Y)m is a poly(phenylene ether) moiety; Z is a phenylene group and the like; R1 to R3 each independently is a hydrogen atom, and the like; n is an integer of 1 to 6; and q is an integer of 1 to 4.

Abstract: The photocurable resin composition in the first aspect of the invention comprises, as essential components, (A) a binder resin having photopolymerizable functional groups and (B) inorganic superfine particles in the order of sub-micron which can be dispersed in a colloidal form; the photocurable resin composition in the second aspect comprises, as essential components, (C) a binder resin containing photopolymerizable functional groups and (D) hydrophobic fine silica particles; and the photocurable resin composition in the third aspect comprises, as essential components, (E) a binder resin containing acrylic resin and urethane acrylate resin and/or polyester acrylate having photopolymerizable functional groups and (F) an organometallic coupling agent.

Abstract: A composition for the manufacture of a circuit material comprises a solvent composition having a boiling point below 160° C.; an epoxy compound having an average epoxy functionality of greater than one, an epoxy equivalent weight of less than about 6,000 Daltons, a softening point of less than about 160° C., and solubility in the solvent composition; an aromatic polymer co-curable with the epoxy compound, and soluble in the solvent composition; and, optionally, a catalyst for the polymerization of epoxy groups. The composition for the manufacture of a circuit material can further comprise a filler additive and/or a flame retardant additive.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a membrane for use as an outdoor building material comprising a non-reinforced TPO outdoor building material membrane composed of a single ply embossed thermoplastic polyolefin polymer wherein the embossed membrane has a stretchability in the range of about 5 lbf to about 30 lbf, as tested with about a 30-mil thickness sample under the “stretchability test.

Abstract: A cure system including a compatiblized and passivated refectory solid dispersed within a low temperature liquid curing agent is provided. An adhesive system including the cure system is provided, and an associated method. A device including the cured adhesive system is provided.

Abstract: Sulfur silane coupling agents for use in tire compositions used to formulate tires or tire components which contain multiple blocked mercapto groups which are in a state of reduced activity until activated. The coupling agents are advantageously used in rubber formulations, including tire compositions, for example, for fabricating tires with low rolling resistance.

Abstract: Sulfur-containing silane coupling agents, and organic polymers containing carbon-carbon double bonds. These silanes can be carried on organic and inorganic fillers. The invention also relates to tire compositions and articles of manufacture, particularly tires, made from elastomer compositions.

Abstract: A curable composition useful as a thermosetting binder, comprising a polycarboxy polymer or copolymer, a glycerol derivative, and, optionally, a phosphorous containing compound.

Abstract: A polyvinyl chloride-based fiber of the present invention is a fiber formed with a vinyl chloride resin composition that comprises (a) 100 parts by weight of vinyl chloride resin, and (b) 0.2 to 20 parts by weight of crosslinked vinyl chloride resin in which a weight fraction of constituents that are insoluble in tetrahydrofuran is 18 to 45% and a viscosity average degree of polymerization of constituents that are soluble in tetrahydrofuran is 500 to 1800, in which a cross-sectional shape of the fiber comprises a combination of at least two of circles, ellipses, and parabolas. When this fiber is used as artificial hair, it is possible to provide style changeability without impairing matte properties and touch of the vinyl chloride-based fiber. Furthermore, the fiber of the present invention can be produced stably by melt-spinning, and thus an industrial advantage also is provided.

Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to provide a retardation film comprising a norbornene type copolymer, being excellent in heat resistance, low specific gravity, low birefringence, low photoelasticity, and low chromatic dispersion and having high performance of retardation compensation.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is disclosed comprising a continuous phase of at least one thermoplastic polymer; and a non-polymeric precursor polymerizable to provide a polymerized reinforcing phase dispersed within the thermoplastic polymer. The precursor is polymerized after dispersion into the continuous phase of thermoplastic polymer. The flexural modulus of the thermoplastic polymer is thereby increased. Methods of making and using the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a polypropylene resin which has a Mw/Mn of less than 5, a melt flow rate of less than 7 g/10 min., a 1% secant flexural modulus of greater 5 than 300,000 psi and less than 2 wt. % xylene solubles.

Abstract: Reduced VOC coatings are provided that include small amounts of modified hyperbranched polymers added and reduced solvents to reduce VOC levels by as much as 30% and more. The reduced VOC coatings have substantially improved flow and performance characteristics over comparable commercially available reduced VOC coatings.

Abstract: The thermoplastic resin composition according to the present invention comprises (A) about 20˜95 parts by weight of a rubber-modified polystyrene resin composed of (a1) about 10˜60% by weight of a styrene-containing graft copolymer resin containing about 10˜60% by weight of a rubber and about 90˜40% by weight of a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer, the styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer containing about 0.5˜10% by weight of acrylonitrile, and (a2) about 90˜40% by weight of a styrene-containing copolymer resin containing 0˜20% by weight of a rubber; and (B) about 5˜80 parts by weight of a polyphenylene ether.

Abstract: A method of forming a composition comprising adding at least one first compound that is at least one of an alkali metal salt, an ammonium salt, an alkali metal hydroxide, or an ammonium hydroxide and at least one second compound that is at least one of a Group IIA salt, a Group IIIA salt, a Group IIIB salt, a copper salt, a zinc salt, a cadmium salt, a manganese salt, an iron salt, a cobalt salt, or a nickel salt to a latex. This method allows for the formation of nanoparticles in the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition containing a filler poor in affinity for fluororesins as uniformly dispersed therein and a method of producing such resin composition and, further, a resin composition containing, as fillers, a nucleating agent for foaming and suited for producing foamed moldings with fine foam cells uniformly distributed therein and a method of producing such resin composition as well as a foamed molding formed from either of such resin compositions. The present invention is related to a resin composition comprising a fluororesin (A) and a filler (X) low in affinity for said fluororesin (A), wherein the filler (X) has a d99 value of not more than 15 ?m.

Abstract: Non-petroleum based oils replace traditional process oils used in rubber compositions in general and specifically in footwear applications. The replacement oils, derived from plant or animal sources, represent a renewable resource and provide other advantages. The oils contain a sufficient level and distribution of fatty acid side chains to partially incorporate into the rubber at low levels, and to act as internal plasticizers at higher levels. Other compositions are free of silane coupling agents and additives that generate carcinogenic nitrosamines.

Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 ?m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; an elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, optional low molecular weight acid, and is essentially free of organic solvents. The water-continuous emulsions of elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix that is essentially free of organic solvents comprising an elastomeric polymer and surfactant, and optionally a plasticizer and low molecular weight acid, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 ?m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): [in which: R1 represents a direct bond, an oxygen atom, a group >CH2, a sulphur atom, a group >C?O, a group —(CH2)2— or a group of formula —N—Ra, where Ra is hydrogen or an alkyl; R4, R5, R6 and R7 are each hydrogen or various groups or atoms; R8, R9, R10 and R11 are each hydrogen, hydroxy, or alkyl; or R9 and R11 form a fused ring system with the benzene rings to which they are attached; R12 is a direct bond, oxygen atom or methylene; and X? is an anion; and esters thereof] are useful as cationic photoinitiators, especially for use in surface coating applications, such as printing inks and varnishes, and which are intended to be cured by polymerisation initiated by radiation.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a polypropylene resin which has a Mw/Mn of less than 5, a melt flow rate of less than 7 g/10 min., a 1% secant flexural modulus of greater than 300,000 psi and less than 2 wt. % xylene solubles.

Abstract: A battery operated hand-held dispenser which operates efficiently at lower power levels than prior art devices. The dispenser as included therein has spray, foam or stream, dispensing capabilities coupled with pump mechanisms, vent mechanisms and positive closures.