Abstract: A halogen-free, fire-resistant rubber composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of elastomer comprising 50-100 parts of at least one olefin-type elastomer; at least one fire-retardant boron source; at least one phosphorous source; at least 75 parts of at least one fire-retardant metal-hydrate; and at least one selected from the group consisting of a fire-retardant nitrogen compound and a nitrile-containing elastomer. The composition is suitable for use in fire-resistant, low-smoke hose. The hose may be used in fluid-handling systems requiring flame resistance and/or low smoke generation in fire.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable coating or an ink composition comprising a photoinitiator and a stabilizer blend of a sterically hindered nitroxyl radical and a quinone methide.

Abstract: Processes for obtaining an impact resistant, abrasion and/or scratch resistant photochromic article comprising a substrate having two main faces, comprising: preparing a curable coating composition comprising at least one unblocked polyisocyanate terminated polyurethane pre-polymer, at least one polyol, and at least one photochromic agent; depositing the curable coating composition onto at least part of a main face of the substrate; curing the coating composition for 10 minutes or less, at a temperature lower than or equal to 100° C. to form an impact resistant photochromic coating; forming an abrasion and/or scratch resistant coating on the impact resistant photochromic coating or forming a protective coating on the impact resistant photochromic coating and then forming an abrasion and/or scratch resistant coating on said protective coating. Articles obtainable by such processes, including but not limited to ophthalmic lenses. Curable coating compositions involved in such processes.

Abstract: Provided are a coating formation agent for pattern micro-fabrication, and a method for forming a micropattern using the same, which enables: suppression and/or control of variation of the micro-fabrication size without being accompanied by defect generation following the micro-fabrication process even in ultramicro-fabrication particularly on the order of no greater than 120 nm, or a micro-fabrication process of a resist pattern with an increased aspect ratio; maintainance of a favorable resist pattern configuration after the micro-fabrication process while keeping the desired micro-fabrication size; and also avoidance of defects resulting from development of bacteria and the like after application of the coating formation agent for pattern micro-fabrication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant polycarbonate thermoplastic resin composition that comprises a polycarbonate resin, a rubber modified vinyl-grafted copolymer, a phosphorous mixture of a cyclic phosphazene oligomer compound and a phosphate ester morpholide compound or a phosphoric acid ester as a flame retardant, and, optionally, a fluorinated polyolefin resin, which has good flame retardancy, heat resistance, mechanical strength, impact strength, heat stability, processability, and appearance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing emulsion polymer particles having a core/shell structure and also to their use in paints, paper coatings, foams, and cosmetics.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous coating composition that can form a coated film having excellent appearance, in which a change in the color of the coating composition during the storage of the coating composition is prevented or suppressed, excellent storage stability is provided, and the generation of popping is prevented or suppressed; and a method for forming a coated film. The aqueous coating composition contains (A1) a film-forming aqueous resin, (B) a dioxazine pigment, (C) a hydrophobic solvent and (D) a resin having an aromatic ring with a nitro group bonded thereto, and a method for forming a coated film using the composition.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing a fabric having distinctive and sharp differentially colored patterns or designs, which process comprises the steps of: (a) producing a first and a second polyamide, said polyamides having different concentrations of amine groups; (b) producing a first and a second polyamides having different concentrations of carboxyl end-groups and sulfonate groups; (c) producing a first yarn from said first polyamide and a second yarn from said second polyamide; (d) making a fabric having first surface areas defined by said first yarn and second surface areas defined by said second yarn; and (e) chemically dyeing said fabric in a dyeing bath comprising at least one anionic (acid) dyestuff and at least one cationic (basic) dyestuff, whereby said first yarn and therefore said first surface areas are dyed predominantly by said anionic dyestuff and said second yarn and therefore said second surface areas are dyed predominantly by said cationic dyestuff.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a polymer composition, the process comprising a step of contacting a polymer that comprises carboxyl groups with a cyclic imino ether compound characterized in that the cyclic imino ether compound is a phenylene oxazine according to formula (I), in which formula R=an oxazine group according to formula (II) n=0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 and that the polymer is contacted with said oxazine in an extruder at a temperature above 100° C.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is disclosed, comprising a polymer comprising: a polymer component comprising a polyestercarbonate copolymer comprising carbonate units and ester units having an aliphatic group, wherein the molar ratio of carbonate units to ester units in the polyestercarbonate copolymer is from 99:1 to 60:40; and 0.01 to 10 weight percent, based on the total weight of the polymer component, of a polymeric stabilizing compound comprising at least two epoxy groups, wherein the polymeric stabilizing compound has a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 to 18,000 Daltons; and wherein the thermoplastic composition has greater than 70% molecular weight retention after exposure to steam at 115° C. for 7 days. Also disclosed are articles comprising the composition.

Abstract: An amino compound having a secondary amino group directly bonded to a phenyl group is modified by silylating the secondary amino group. When the silylated amino compound is compounded in a silicone composition comprising an organopolysiloxane containing at least two lower alkenyl groups, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and a platinum base curing catalyst, the composition is improved in flame retardance to the level of UL-94 V-0 without sacrificing the activity of the curing catalyst.

Abstract: An underwater antifouling coating composition which contains a metal pyrithione compound and cuprous oxide as an active ingredient, and a compound represented by the general formula (II): (wherein M2 is H, Na, ½Zn or ½Cu) as a stabilizer has high storage stability over long.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant polycarbonate thermoplastic resin composition that comprises a polycarbonate resin, a rubber modified vinyl-grafted copolymer, a phosphorous mixture of a cyclic phosphazene oligomer compound and a phosphate ester morpholide compound as a flame retardant, and a fluorinated polyolefin resin, which has good flame retardancy, heat resistance, mechanical strength, impact strength, heat stability, processability, and appearance.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polyrotaxane-containing solution by finding a good solvent for polyrotaxanes, and more particularly, to provide a polyrotaxane-containing solution by finding a good solvent for polyrotaxanes with a cyclodextrin as the cyclic molecule(s). The present invention provides a polyrotaxane-containing solution comprising polyrotaxane dissolved in a solvent selected from the group consisting of a nitrogen-containing organic solvent and an ionic liquid. In particular, a nitrogen-containing organic solvent such as N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide or hydrate thereof; a solution of a nitrogen-containing organic solvent such as N,N-dimethylacetamide containing as solute an alkali metal halide or alkaline earth metal halide such as lithium chloride; or an ionic liquid such as an N,N?-dialkylimidazolium salt or N-alkylpyridinium salt, is a good solvent for polyrotaxanes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a starch-(meth)acrylate graft copolymer and the preparation process thereof. The starch-(meth)acrylate graft copolymer is prepared by copolymerizing (meth)acrylate monomer and starch in a weight ratio of (0.4˜8):1, the graft copolymer having a skeleton of large starch molecule is grafted with one or more (meth)acrylate monomer with a grafting ratio of no less than 70%. The present invention further provides an oil swellable material, which comprises the starch-(meth)acrylate graft copolymer above as the swelling agent; and also an oil- and water-swellable material, which comprises the starch-(meth)acrylate graft copolymer above, water absorbing agent, reactive monomer, surfactant and material matrix. Further, sealing articles and packers prepared from the above oil swellable material and oil- and water-swellable material are also provided.

Abstract: Colorant composition finely divided colorants and two or more polyolefin waxes, the quantitatively greater fraction representing a metallocene wax, and the further waxes being polar or a polar non-metallocene-polyolefin waxes or copolymers of ethylene. All of the polyolefin waxes together make up at least 15% by weight of the formula, and melt between 70 and 15O0 C. The colorant composition of the invention features reduced dust and is used for masterbatch production.

Abstract: The invention relates to new universal pigment preparations having very good thermal stability and weathering stability as virtually foam-free aqueous, solventborne, and solvent-free pigment preparations and to their use in aqueous, solventborne or solvent-free coating materials, such as paints, adhesives, inks, including printing inks, and for coloring plastics.

Abstract: This invention relates to polycarbonate compositions comprising: (A) at least one polycarbonate comprising repeating units derived from a dihydroxyaromatic compound or a dihydroxyaliphatic compound of the formula HO—Y—OH; and (B) at least one salt prepared from the reaction of one or more acidic phosphorus-containing compounds and one or more hindered amine light stabilizers. The polycarbonate compositions exhibit improved hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: A peroxide curable silicon adhesive composition comprising a diorganopolysiloxane (A), a polyorganosiloxane (B) comprising R13SiO0.5 unit and SiO2 unit in a molar ratio of the R13SiO0.5 unit to the SiO2 unit of from 0.6 to 1.7, a hindered amine compound (C), and an organic peroxide (D), and an adhesive tape thereof are provided. Also provided are an addition-reactive silicon adhesive composition comprising a diorganopolysiloxane (A?) having 2 or more alkenyl groups, a polyorganosiloxane (B), a hindered amine compound (C), a polyorganosiloxane (E) having SiH group, a retarder (F), and a platinum catalyst (G), and an adhesive tape thereof.

Abstract: Improved air barrier compositions using alternative processing oils are disclosed that reduce the air permeability of the innerliner compound without affecting other properties such as cure, processing, and other physical properties.

Abstract: An anti-fouling or fouling release condensation curing organopolysiloxane composition is provided comprising (A) a diorganopolysiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydroxyl and/or hydrolyzable groups in a molecule, (B) a silane having at least two hydrolyzable groups in a molecule and/or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof, and (C) an ionic liquid, typically a fused salt. The composition cures to an underwater structure to form a coating which is non-toxic, non-detrimental to the environment, and effective for preventing aquatic organisms from depositing and growing thereon over a long term.

Abstract: A flame retardant polycarbonate resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (A), 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of a silicone compound (B) having a branched chain structure and organic functional groups, wherein said organic functional groups comprise (I) aromatic groups or (ii) aromatic groups and hydrocarbon groups (excluding aromatic groups), 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of a phosphazene compound (C), 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of an organometallic salt (D) and 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of a fiber-forming type fluorine-containing polymer (E). 5 to 25 parts byweight of titanium oxide (F) and 0.05 to 2 parts by weight of a poly(organo hydrogen sioxane) (G), per 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (A), may be further added.

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: The present invention provides coating compositions for marking substrates, which comprise a colour former in an amount of from 0.01 to 50%, a metal salt of a carboxylic acid in an amount of from 0.01 to 50%, a binder in an amount of from 1 to 80% and an organic solvent in an amount of from 1 to 99%, wherein each amount is by weight based on the weight of the composition. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of the composition of the present invention, substrates coated with these compositions and a process for preparing a marked substrate using these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a liquid composition for coating surfaces. The composition includes an absorbing agent that attenuates reflection of radiation having a wavelength in the visible and NIR ranges. The coating further includes an acrylic homopolymer or copolymer carrier vehicle and a solvent system.

Abstract: The present invention provides for polyisobutenyl sulfonates, methods for preparing them, and composition employing them; wherein said polyisobutenyl sulfonates have improved low temperature and high temperature viscometric properties. The polyisobutenyl sulfonates are prepared by sulfonating polyisobutene and reacting the polyisobutenyl sulfonate with an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, wherein the polyisobutene is characterized by having at least 90 mole percent methyl-vinylidene, a number average molecular weight of about 350 to 5,000, and a ratio of weight average molecular weight to number average molecular weight Mw/Mn of from about 1.01 to about 1.4.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a chromatic coloring agent for multicolor laser marking, capable of forming clear markings having two or more different color tones when two or more laser beams having different energy levels are irradiated onto different places of a molded article, a composition for multicolor laser marking, for example, capable of forming a chromatic marking derived from the chromatic coloring agent and a white marking on the surface of a molded article whose base color is black or dark-color based color, a laser marking method, a multicolor-marked molded article and the like. The present chromatic coloring agent has an exothermic peak in the range of 360° C. or higher and 590° C. or lower, as measured by differential thermal analysis.

Abstract: Disclosed are waterborne, radiation-curable coating compositions. These coating compositions include a water-dispersible polymer and a hydrophobic multi-functional ethylenically unsaturated compound. The compositions are characterized by being viscosity stable at elevated temperatures and alkaline conditions.

Abstract: A peroxide curable silicon adhesive composition comprising a diorganopolysiloxane (A), a polyorganosiloxane (B) comprising R13SiO0.5 unit and SiO2 unit in a molar ratio of the R13SiO0.5 unit to the SiO2 unit of from 0.6 to 1.7, a hindered amine compound (C), and an organic peroxide (D), and an adhesive tape thereof are provided. Also provided are an addition-reactive silicon adhesive composition comprising a diorganopolysiloxane (A?) having 2 or more alkenyl groups, a polyorganosiloxane (B), a hindered amine compound (C), a polyorganosiloxane (E) having SiH group, a retarder (F), and a platinum catalyst (G), and an adhesive tape thereof.

Abstract: Organic polymeric substrates, for example polyolefins such as polypropylene, can be made flame retardant by the incorporation of a synergistic mixture of (i) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the (a) sterically hindered nitroxyl stabilizers, (b) sterically hindered hydroxylamine stabilizers and (c) sterically hindered alkoxyamine stabilizers and (ii) at least one phosphazene flame retardant. Advantageously, a further flame retardant may be added, without the need of adding an antimony synergist. The compositions of the invention combine good flame retardant properties with light stability and good mechanical properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to polycarbonate compositions comprising: (A) at least one polycarbonate comprising repeating units derived from a dihydroxyaromatic compound or a dihydroxyaliphatic compound of the formula HO—Y—OH; and (B) at least one salt prepared from the reaction of one or more acidic phosphorus-containing compounds and one or more hindered amine light stabilizers. The polycarbonate compositions exhibit improved hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: It is an object to provide an acrylic resin composition dispersed in water. The composition has excellent appearance and sufficient dispersion stability, is stable even in one-package composition, exhibits physical properties of coating film excellent in water resistance, solvent resistance and weathering resistance, and sufficiently deals with recent environmental issues. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a coating film formed using such an acrylic resin composition dispersed in water. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a coating film formed using such an acrylic resin composition dispersed in water. The acrylic resin composition dispersed in water is an one-package composition obtained by combining a polymer comprising a monomer unit containing an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 8 to 24 carbon atoms and a (meth)acrylic acid monomer unit, an oxazoline compound having two or more oxazoline rings and a specific amine compound.

Abstract: Photochromatic compounds belonging to the groups of chromenes and spiro-pyrans having general formula (I)

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of preparing cellulose solution which is homogeneous at relatively low temperature, in which a small amount of cellulose powder or polyvinylalcohol is dissolved in the liquid-state, concentrated N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide (hereinafter, referred to as ‘NMMO’) so as to lower the solidifying temperature of NMMO, and then, the resulting solution and cellulose powder are fed into an extruder so as to be mixed, swollen and melted in the extruder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition that contains a phenol resin derivative having good char formability, regardless of the base resin. A flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition according to the present invention comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin as a base resin, (B) about 0.1˜100 parts by weight of a phenol resin derivative, and (C) about 0.1˜50 parts by weight of a phosphoric acid ester morpholide compound or a mixture of phosphoric acid ester morpholide compounds. Another flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition according to the present invention comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin as a base resin, (B) about 0.1˜100 parts by weight of polyphenylene ether, (C) about 0.1˜100 parts by weight of a phenol resin derivative, and (D) about 0.1˜50 parts by weight of a phosphoric acid ester morpholide compound or a mixture of phosphoric acid ester morpholide compounds.

Abstract: A flame retardant blend, suitable for incorporation into a polyurethane foam, comprises: an oligomeric organophosphourus flame retardant, preferably an organophosphate, having a phosphorus content of no less than about 10%; a benzofuran-2-one stabilizer; and a monomeric phosphate ester containing alkyl and/or haloalkyl groups to act as a solubilizing addtive for the oligomeric organophosphorus flame retardant and benzofuran-2-one stabilizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant polycarbonate thermoplastic resin composition that comprises a polycarbonate resin, a rubber modified vinyl-grafted copolymer, a phosphorous mixture of a cyclic phosphazene oligomer compound and a phosphoric acid ester as a flame retardant, and a fluorinated polyolefin resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to pigment dispersants of the formula (I), and to pigment preparations including at least one organic pigment and at least one pigment disperant of the formula (I): wherein Q1, R1, R2, E+, G+, s and n are defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyphosphate ester morpholides, compositions comprising mixtures thereof and thermoplastic resin compositions containing the polyphosphate ester morpholide composition as a flame retardant. The flame retardant compositions comprise mixtures of polyphosphate ester morpholides which are represented by the following general formula I: in which X is 1 or 2; R1 is a C6-C20 aryl group, an alkyl substituted C6-C20 aryl group or a derivative thereof; R2 is a C6-C30 arylene group, an alkyl substituted C6-C30 arylene group or a derivative thereof; n is the average number of morpholide repeating units, m is the average number of R1 repeating units, and n+m is 1 to 5. In accordance with the present invention, it is possible to provide a flame retardant thermoplastic resin compositions having improved flame retardancy even when small amounts of the flame retardant are used.

Abstract: A transparent film whose thickness is in the range from 1 to 500 ?m and which comprises, as principal constituent, a crystallizable thermoplastic, wherein the film comprises at least one UV stabilizer as light stabilizer and at least one optical brightener, and to the use of the film, and also to a process for its production.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process of producing a highly homogeneous cellulose solution, in which a mixture of powdered cellulose with polyvinyl alcohol powder is fed in conjunction with concentrated liquid NMMO into a kneader or an extruder to produce the highly homogeneous cellulose solution, or into the kneader to produce a swollen cellulose/polyvinyl alcohol paste and the paste thus produced is moved into the extruder to produce the highly homogeneous cellulose solution. The cellulose solution is extruded through a nozzle into a cellulose fiber. The process is advantageous in that the highly homogeneous cellulose solution can be rapidly and inexpensively produced because the cellulose solution is produced without a vacuum distillation step or separate swelling step, and formation of fibrils is prevented, thereby cellulose fibers with excellent flexibility and strength are produced from the cellulose solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition that contains a polyphenylene ether resin and a phenol resin derivative, both of them having good char formability, regardless of the base resin. A flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition according to the present invention comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin as a base resin, (B) about 0.1˜100 parts by weight of polyphenylene ether, (C) about 0.1˜100 parts by weight of a phenol resin derivative, and (D) about 0.1˜50 parts by weight of a phosphorous compound or a mixture of phosphorous compounds. The thermoplastic resin composition may contain up to 5.0 parts by weight of an anti-dripping agent based on 100 parts by weight of the base resin.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a composition or premix based on volatile corrosion inhibitors comprising, in order to limit to a maximum the release and/or degradation of the volatile corrosion inhibitors when the composition or premix is being formed, either an efficient amount of a structuring agent consisting of at least one solid or pasty substance whereof the melting point ranges from 40 to 110° C. preferably from 50 to 90° C., or a liquid substance capable of forming, mixed with a mineral filler, a solid or pasty combination. The invention also concerns a composition based on volatile corrosion inhibitors comprising a composition based on volatile corrosion inhibitors comprising an efficient amount which contains an efficient amount of a solid structuring agent. The invention further concerns polymer based articles having as constituent said composition or premix; said article are useful for protecting metal parts against corrosion.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin, a phenolic resin curing agent, an inorganic filler, zinc molybdate on an inorganic support, and a complementary combination of two phosphazene compounds is effectively moldable, flame retardant and suitable for semiconductor encapsulation. A semiconductor device encapsulated with the cured epoxy resin composition is improved in flame retardance and moisture-proof reliability.

Abstract: A tire sealer and inflator provides utilization of R-134a propellant combined with a sealant composition. In a described example, a tire sealer and inflator includes R-134a propellant, and a sealant composition consisting essentially of, by weight, water approximately 77%, acrylic resin emulsion approximately 22%, sodium nitrite approximately 0.75%, oleic acid approximately 0.01%, and ammonium hydroxide approximately 0.01%.

Abstract: A heat stabilizing composition for polyolefins comprises an oxidized, non-cationized, non-silylated sulfur black pigment, a hindered phenolic antioxidant a sulfur-containing secondary stabilizer, each in stabilizing amount, and a hindered amine. The heat stabilizing composition yields polyolefin compounds and articles having improved long term heat aging stability. Preferably, the sulfur black pigment is treated by washing, to thereby reduce the concentration of soluble sodium salts.

Abstract: A chromene compound which develops yellow to red color, a high color density and a little initial color and which, when used in combination with an existing photochromic compound that exhibits blue color so as to develop a neutral tint, maintains uniformity in the color tone at the time of developing color or fading color, or exhibits a very large color fading rate.

Abstract: Described are imbibition compositions that incorporate kinetic enhancing additive(s) into photochromic polymeric host material. Kinetic enhancing additives include organic polyol(s), epoxy-containing compound(s) or a mixture thereof that improves the performance of organic photochromic compounds in the polymeric host as determined in the Photochromic Performance Test. Also described is a process for incorporating kinetic enhancing additives into polymeric substrates prior to, after and/or with organic photochromic compounds and the resulting photochromic articles produced by such a process.

Abstract: About 0.001 to 5 parts by weight of a hindered phenol-series compound, about 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a weather (light)-resistant stabilizer, and about 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of a spiro-compound having a triazine ring are added to 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal resin. The spiro-compound may be a compound represented by the following formula (1). The polyacetal resin composition may further comprise a coloring agent, a processing stabilizer, a heat stabilizer, and others. wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different, each representing an alkylene group, an arylene group, or an aralkylene group.

Abstract: Hindered amines substituted on the N-atom with an —O—E—OH moiety are particularly effective in stabilizing polyolefin and automotive coating compositions against the deleterious effects of oxidative, thermal and actinic radiation where the presence of the OH group on the compounds adds important properties not attainable by the use of normal —O—E moieties.