Abstract: A copolymer and a process of making the copolymer are disclosed. The copolymer is produced from reacting a glycidyl ester and/or ether with a polyol comprising a functionality of at least 2 wherein at least 50% by weight of the copolymer comprises a minimum of 3n+X repeating units, wherein n is a monomer unit and X is a monomer unit and/or other reactant. The copolymer may also include less than 50% of the polymeric units having the same molecular weight. The present invention is further directed to processes for preparing the copolymer and to coating compositions employing the copolymer.

Abstract: Metallized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes and metallized polyhedral oligomeric silicates are used as cure promoters, catalysts, and alloying agents for the reinforcement of polymer microstructures, including polymer coils, domains, chains, and segments, at the molecular level. Because of their tailorable compatibility with polymers, polyhedral oligomeric metallosesquioxanes (POMS) can be readily and selectively incorporated into polymers by common mixing processes.

Abstract: A polysiloxane copolymer composition comprises: a polysiloxane unit comprising 4 to 50 siloxane units, and a polyester-polycarbonate unit consisting of 50 to 100 mole percent of arylate ester units, less than 50 mole percent aromatic carbonate units, less than 30 mole percent resorcinol carbonate units, and less than 35 mole percent bisphenol carbonate units, wherein the siloxane units are present in the polysiloxane unit in an amount of 0.2 to 10 wt % of the total weight of the polysiloxane copolymer composition, and wherein the polysiloxane copolymer composition has a 2 minute integrated heat release rate of less than or equal to 65 kilowatt-minutes per square meter (kW-min/m2) and a peak heat release rate of less than 65 kilowatts per square meter (kW/m2) as measured using the method of FAR F25.4, in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation FAR 25.853 (d). A window article for an aircraft, comprising the polysiloxane copolymer composition, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A crosslinker for polymerizing a film-forming material including an alkyl or aromatic compound comprising at least two functional groups reactive with a film-forming resin and at least one pendent group having a nonionic metal coordinating structure. Coating compositions can include a film-forming material and the crosslinker. The coating compositions can be used to coat a substrate, such as a metal substrate. Applied coating layers on substrates can be cured to form coating films.

Abstract: Film-forming materials include resins and/or crosslinkers having a —Si(OR)3 group. Film-forming resins can include epoxy, acrylic, polyurethane, polycarbonate, polysiloxane, polyvinyl, polyether, aminoplast, and polyester resins. A process to produce a film-forming resin includes reacting various polymers to incorporate a pendent group comprising a —Si(OR)3 group. Film-forming resins can be used in methods of producing coating compositions. Coating compositions can be used to coat a substrate, such as a metal substrate, by electrodeposition. Applied coatings containing the film-forming resins can be cured to form crosslinked films on substrates.

Abstract: Film-forming materials include nonionic metal coordinating structures. Nonionic metal coordinating structures can coordinate metals, such as metal catalysts and metal substrates. Example film-forming materials can be the product of a poly-functional epoxide and a nucleophilic ligand having a nonionic metal coordinating structure, or the product of a poly-functional alcohol and an electrophilic ligand having a nonionic metal coordinating structure.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter for a hot melt adhesive or a pressure sensitive adhesive prepared by admixing a hydrolytic silane compound with an aqueous buffer solution. The adhesive is able to bind at very low surface free energy substrates, such as Xerographic prints contaminated by silicone fuser oil. The hot melt adhesive maintains a substantially stable viscosity at temperature ranging from about 100° C. to about 200° C.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polyester film having excellent dimensional stability to temperature and humidity. The present invention is a polyester containing a dicarboxylic acid component and a diol component, wherein (i) the dicarboxylic acid component contains not less than 5 mol % and less than 50 mol % of a recurring unit represented by the following formula (A) and more than 50 mol % and not more than 95 mol of a recurring unit represented by the following formula (B): wherein RA is an alkylene group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein RB is a phenylene group or naphthalenediyl group; and (ii) the diol component contains 90 to 100 mol % of a recurring unit represented by the following formula (C): —O—RC—O—??(C) wherein RC is an alkylene group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and a film comprising the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic composition comprising a combination of 10 to 80 wt. % of a polyester, more than 0 to 50 wt. % of a polycarbonate, and 10 to 90 wt. % of at least one polyester-polycarbonate copolymer comprising, based on the total weight of the copolymer, 15 to 95 wt. % of arylate ester units, and 5 to 85 wt. % of aromatic carbonate units. Also disclosed is a method of forming the compositions, and articles prepared therefrom, for example transparent covers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic composition comprising a combination of 10 to 80 weight percent of a polyester, 5 to 50 weight percent of a polycarbonate, and 10 to 90 weight percent of a polyester-polycarbonate copolymer comprising, based on the total weight of the copolymer, 15 to 95 weight percent of arylate ester units, and 5 to 85 weight percent of aromatic carbonate units. Also disclosed is a method of forming the compositions, and articles prepared therefrom, for example transparent covers.

Abstract: The invention relates to materials comprising siloxanes, preferably the materials have thermal-responsive properties. In some embodiments, the invention relates to silsesquioxane groups functionalized with polymers. In another embodiment, silsequioxane-polymer conjugates comprise polylactone segments. The silsequioxane-polymer conjugates may be crosslinked together to form a material, and these materials may be functionalized with bioactive compounds so that the materials have desirable biocompatibility or bioactivity when used in medical devices. In further embodiments, the invention relates to composite materials that contain a polymer matrix and aggregates, and in some embodiments, methods of making, and methods of using these materials. Preferably, the aggregates are calcium phosphate aggregates. Preferably, the material is resistant to fracture. In further embodiments, the materials are used in surgical procedures of bone replacement.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a room temperature cured silicone thermoplastic resin sealant composition with reduced gas permeability useful in the manufacture of glazing such as windows and doors.

Abstract: Blends of siloxane copolymers, notably siloxane polyimides, with polyaryl esters or polyaryl ester carbonates containing linkages derived from resorcinol, show improved flame resistance, as measured by two minute and peak heat release, compared to conventional polycarbonates. In some instances transparent flame retardant blends can also be prepared. The compositions show good melt processability, high impact strength and high elongation, and can be used to make various flame retardant articles including sheets and films.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aqueous based process for the preparation of intercalated and/or exfoliated natural or synthetic clays using block copolymers in latex form containing at least one non-polar block and one or more cationic blocks, wherein the block copolymers are prepared by an emulsion controlled free radical polymerization method.

Abstract: This invention relates to a room temperature curable composition containing, inter alia, diorganopolysiloxane(s) and organic nanoclay(s), the cured composition exhibiting low permeability to gas(es).

Abstract: Metallized nanostructured chemicals are incorporated at the molecular level as alloying agents for the reinforcement of polymer microstructures, including polymer coils, domains, chains, and segments. Direct blending processes are effective because of the tailorable compatibility of the metallized nanostructured chemicals with polymers.

Abstract: A copolymer composition comprises a polysiloxane block of Formula XIX or XXII, having 4 to 50 siloxane units, and a polyarylate-polycarbonate block consisting essentially of 50 to 99 mol % arylate polyester units and 1 to 50 mol % aromatic carbonate units, wherein 1 to 30 mole percent of the aromatic carbonate units are resorcinol carbonates, and 0 to 35 mol % of the aromatic carbonate units are bisphenol carbonates; wherein the sum of mole percentages of arylate polyester units, and aromatic carbonate units is 100 mol %; the polysiloxane blocks connect to an arylate ester unit, and/or an aromatic carbonate unit; the siloxane units of the polysiloxane block are present at 0.2 to 10 wt % based on weight of the copolymer composition; and a molded article of 3.2±0.12 millimeters thickness and consisting of the copolymer composition has a percent transmittance greater than or equal to 70%, according to ASTM D1003-00.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of increasing the molecular mass of a polycondensate in solution, wherein polycondensate is reacted with at least one chain extender out of the group consisting of bislactams, cyclic amino ethers, siloxanes and thiols. The invention further relates to a high molecular mass polycondensate in solution, wherein the polycondensate has an intrinsic viscosity as measured in hexafluoroisopropanol of at least 0.9 dl/g and a molecular mass distribution (Mw/Mn) of less than (2). The invention further relates to a process for producing a filament or film of a polycondensate comprising forming a solution of polycondensate by the method according to the invention, extruding the solution through a spinneret or a slot die, through air and into a cooling bath to form a gel filament or film, optionally removing residual solvent from the filament or film and drawing the filament or film at least (15), preferably at least (25) times.

Abstract: A paint composition includes a raw polymer, and a dry solvent for dissolving the raw polymer. The raw polymer is composed of a transparent polymer having a hydroxyl group, and polysilazane. The polysilazane is included in an amount of 10% by weight or more with respect to the entire raw polymer taken as 100% by weight. Also disclosed are a process for producing a transparent protective film using the paint composition, and organic glass using the same. Note that the organic glass exhibits a surface hardness of 0.4 GPa or more.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic compositions comprising a polymer matrix and an additive which modifies the rheological behavior of the matrix in the molten state. The purpose of the invention is to provide a preferably non-reactive additive which can be dispersed in the matrix and which can be used to obtain a good compromise in terms of rheological properties/mechanical properties. According to the invention, the additive is a hyperbranched polymer which is functionalized by R<2> radicals, R<2> being a radical of the following type: substituted or non-substituted hydrocarbon, of the silicon type, linear or branched alkyl, aromatic, arylalkyl, alkylaryl or cycloaliphatic, which can comprise one or more unsaturations and/or one or more heteroatoms.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polycarbonate resin composition comprising: (A) 100 mass parts of a polycarbonate, comprising (a-1) 10-100% by mass of a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer and (a-2) 90-0% by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate (a-2); and (B) 5-100 mass parts of a fatty acid polyester, and improves the flame retardancy of the polycarbonate resin composition without using halogen flame retardants and, further, achieves high fluidity of the resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a class of polyesters that are lightly crosslinked polyesters made by reacting polysorbate units (linked by the reaction of their hydroxyl groups) to the carboxyl group of dimer acid. As will become clear, lightly crosslinked as used herein relates to reactions in which there is an excess of hydroxyl groups on a molar basis to carboxylic groups on the dimer acid. The polymers and a contribute softness, lubricity and antistatic properties when applied to hair, skin, textile fiber and paper.

Abstract: A copolymer and a process of making the copolymer are disclosed. The copolymer is produced from reacting a glycidyl ester and/or ether with a polyol comprising a functionality of at least 2 wherein at least 50% by weight of the copolymer comprises a minimum of 3n+X repeating units, wherein n is a monomer unit and X is a monomer unit and/or other reactant. The copolymer may also include less than 50% of the polymeric units having the same molecular weight. The present invention is further directed to processes for preparing the copolymer and to coating compositions employing the copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a siliconized polyester resin that has a sufficiently high Tg that the siliconized polyester is a solid at room temperature. The silicone polyester preferably has a Tg of 30° C. or greater. The silicone polyester can be produced as a particulate and remain stable at room temperature. The particulate silicone polyester is suitable for use in coating compositions, including powder coating compositions. The coating can be clear or pigmented, and thus optionally can include pigment. The coating composition also includes a crosslinker. The coating composition can be ground into a powder. The powder is stable at room temperature. The powder is then capable of being coated on a suitable substrate and then baked to form a coated metal object.

Abstract: A silylated polycarbonate comprises silylated carbonate units, where the silylated carbonate units can be derived from a silylated dihydroxy aromatic compound of the formula (1a): wherein Ga and Gb are each independently C1-12 alkyl, —OSi(C1-12 alkyl)3, C1-12 arylalkyl, or —OSi(C1-12 arylalkyl)3; Za and Zb are each independently a straight or branched C2-18 alkylene, a C8-18 arylalkylene, or a C8-18 alkylarylene, Xa is a direct bond, a heteroatom-containing group, or a C1-18 organic group, and r and s are each independently 1 or 2. A method of forming the silylated dihydroxy aromatic compound, and for forming the silylated polycarbonate, are disclosed. Also disclosed is a thermoplastic composition comprising the silylated polycarbonate, and an article comprising the thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: A shaped medical device article prepared from a polymer melt composition comprising a polymer ester, a transesterification catalyst, and a tri- or tetraalkoxy silane, by forming and solidifying said composition, and after solidification, subjecting the composition to reaction conditions to effect hydrolysis at least some alkoxysilyl groups remaining in the composition to form silanol groups and to effect condensation of said silanol groups to form a ceramic network. The polymer ester may be a vinyl ester homopolymer or copolymer, or a polymer having ester groups in the backbone thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to organopolysiloxane copolymers comprising, on average, at least one polyester group bonded to the siloxane via a spacer and, on average, at least one hydrophilic group bonded to the siloxane via a spacer, of the general formula (I):

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is disclosed, comprising the reaction product of: a polyester polycarbonate comprising a polyester unit and a polycarbonate unit; a polysiloxane polycarbonate copolymer having a haze of 30% or less, comprising a polycarbonate unit and a polysiloxane unit; and a transesterification catalyst. The resulting thermoplastic composition has a haze of 30% or less as measured according to ASTM D1003-00 at a thickness of 3.2 millimeters. A method of forming the composition and articles formed from the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hard coat composition comprising an acid functional organosiloxane polyol wherein at least some of the acid functionality has been neutralized is disclosed. The hard coat is suitable for application to a substrate, and can be used without an adhesive promoting primer.

Abstract: A club shaft composed of a club shaft body and a single- or multi-layered coating film covering said club shaft body, wherein said coating film includes a coating layer having good scratch or scuff resistance and high resilience. The club shaft keeps its good appearance owing to its self-healing ability even though it is damaged during carry in a caddie bag.

Abstract: Organosilicon compounds are described which are prepared from epoxy-functional silanes and monocarboxylic acids. The compounds are useful in coatings, adhesives, and sealants, and the like.

Abstract: Bulk-modified potting composition based on a curable epoxy resin or on a mixture of these resins, where the resin or the mixture is composed of an epoxy resin, a hardener, where appropriate an accelerator, and also other additives, such as fillers, flexibilizers, and colorants, which potting composition (a) comprises a three-dimensionally crosslinked polysiloxane in disperse form and with a particle size in the range from 0.02 ?m to 50 ?m, which, where appropriate, has reactive groups which can react chemically with the epoxy resin and/or the hardener, (b) a selected linear or branched siloxane compound which has reactive groups which can react chemically with the epoxy resin and/or the hardener, and also, where appropriate, (c) a low-molecular-weight oligomeric siloxane compound, the use of the potting composition as an engineering material or as an insulating material, and the moldings and insulation produced therefrom.

Abstract: A resin that may be used, for example, in dental impression materials, and a method of making the resin. The resin comprises an alkoxy-siloxane polyester or polyether carboxylate backbone functionalized with at least two cycloolefin groups capable of undergoing a metathesis reaction. The method of making the resin comprises reacting a hydride terminated siloxane with a polyether or polyester diol containing propylene oxide and ethylene oxide fragments, and a cycloolefinic group functionalized hydroxyalkyl carboxylic acid ester, in the presence of a Group 3 or 13 catalyst.

Abstract: A method is provided for making siloxane polycarbonate copolymers and blends of other polycarbonates with such copolymers wherein the copolymers and blends have excellent transparency and physical characteristic.

Abstract: An insulating film forming composition having good mechanical and insulating properties comprises a silica sol having a good dispersion stability, an organic siloxane polymer and a hydrophobic organic solvent, wherein the silica sol has primary-particles having an average particle size of 5 to 15 nm and secondary-particles having an average particle size of 70 to 100 nm, and the combined amount of said primary and secondary silica particles is in the range of 2 to 50% by weight based on the sum of the silica particles and organic siloxane polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of block copolymers as leveling agents for surface coatings, having a weight-average molecular weight of from 1000 to 100000. The leveling agent is a linear or branched block copolymer composed of a polysiloxane block and one or more blocks prepared from ethylenically unsaturated monomers by controlled free-radical addition polymerization. The invention also relates to coating compositions which comprise the leveling agent.

Abstract: A transfer belt on which a developed toner image is transferred in an electrophotographic process, comprising: a matrix resin; and a chain silicone, contained in the range from 0.5 to 10% by weight to the matrix resin, and an image-forming apparatus provided therewith.

Abstract: Provided is a coating liquid for forming a porous film having desirably controlled thickness and having excellent dielectric and mechanical properties, using the conventional semiconductor process. Specifically, provided is a composition for forming a porous film comprising a condensation product and an organic solvent wherein the condensation product is obtained by hydrolysis and condensation, at presence of a basic catalyst, of one or more silane compounds represented by formula (1): R1kSi(OR2)4-k, and one or more crosslinking agents represented by formula (2): {Xj(Y)3-jSi-(L)m-}nMZ4-n. Moreover, a method for manufacturing a porous film comprising steps of applying said composition so as to form a film, drying the film and heating the dried film so as to hardent the film, and others are provided.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a siliconized polyester resin that has a sufficiently high Tg that the siliconized polyester is a solid at room temperature. The silicone polyester preferably has a Tg of 30° C. or greater. The silicone polyester can be produced as a particulate and remain stable at room temperature. The particulate silicone polyester is suitable for use in coating compositions, including powder coating compositions. The coating can be clear or pigmented, and thus optionally can include pigment. The coating composition also includes a crosslinker. The coating composition can be ground into a powder. The powder is stable at room temperature. The powder is then capable of being coated on a suitable substrate and then baked to form a coated metal object.

Abstract: The invention relates to organopolysiloxane copolymers comprising, on average, at least one polyester group bonded to the siloxane via a spacer and, on average, at least one hydrophilic group bonded to the siloxane via a spacer, of the general formula (I):

Abstract: A binder which is a graft polymer bearing at least two alkoxysilyl groups of the formula —Si(R1)m(OR2)3-m in which R1 and R2 are independently linear or branched alkyl groups containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms and m is an integer of 0 to 2. The graft polymer has graft branches on a graft base. The graft polymer contains at least 0.5% by weight, based on the graft base, of graft branches.

Abstract: A polyester composition with reduced acetaldehyde concentration comprising polyester, at least one hydrogenation catalyst, and at least one source of reactive hydrogen. A method for making the polyester composition is also disclosed along with polyester articles made with the polyester composition. Suitable articles include containers such as bottles. A packaged beverage comprising a container made with the polyester composition is disclosed.

Abstract: A medical device having a contact surface exposed repeatedly to bodily tissue is disclosed. The contact surface is coated with a silicone polymer and one or more non-silicone hydrophobic polymers. The preferred medical device is a surgical needle, and the preferred coating is a polydimethylsiloxane and polypropylene wax hydrocarbon mixture. The incorporation of the non-silicone hydrophobic polymer increases the durability of the coating on the device without sacrificing lubricity.

Abstract: A fluorine containing polymer which acts as a wetting, flow or leveling agent, and has at least one polar group. The polymer has at least one pendant or ether side chain containing from about 1 to about 20 carbon atoms with at least 25% of the hydrogen atoms being replaced by fluorine atoms. The fluorinated polymers unexpectedly impart wetting, flow or leveling properties to a variety of coatings while producing little foam.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising, 1 to 30 weight percent of a cycloaliphatic polyester; and greater than or equal to 40 weight percent of a polyorganosiloxane/polycarbonate block copolymer.

Abstract: In one embodiment the invention is a polymerizable composition comprising a) an organoborane amine complex; b) one or more of monomers, oligomers or polymers having olefinic unsaturation which is capable of polymerization by free radical polymerization; c) one or more compounds, oligomers or prepolymers having a siloxane backbone and reactive moieties capable of polymerization; and d) a catalyst for the polymerization of the one or more compounds, oligomers or prepolymers having a siloxane backbone and reactive moieties capable of polymerization. This composition may further comprise a compound which causes the organoborane amine complex to disassociate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a powder coating composition containing a powder coating resin and a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (“POSS”) compound.

Abstract: The nanoscopic dimensions of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) and polyhedral oligomeric silicates (POS) materials ranges from 0.7 nm to 5.0 nm and enables the thermomechanical and physical properties of polymeric materials to be improved by providing nanoscopic reinforcement of polymer chains at a length scale that is not possible by physically smaller aromatic chemical systems or larger fillers and fibers. A simple and cost effective method for incorporating POSS/POS nanoreinforcements onto polymers via the reactive grafting of suitably functionalized POSS/POS entities with polymeric systems amenable to such processes is described. The method teaches that the resulting POSS-grafted-polymers are particularly well suited for alloying agents by nongrafted POSS entitles such as molecular silicas. The successful alloying of POSS-polymers is aided because their interfacial tensions are reduced relative to non-POSS containing systems.

Abstract: This invention relates to single-component and multi-component catalytic systems using aryl titanates. Aryl titanate compounds are useful as catalysts and co-catalysts in single-component and multi-component catalytic systems (e.g., for the polymerization of macrocyclic oligoesters and the depolymerization of polyesters). Multi-component catalytic systems using aryl titanates allow increased versatility in applications such as liquid molding.

Abstract: Biaxially-drawn polyester film for fabrication which is characterized in that it is a film comprising polyester in which ethylene terephthalate units and/or ethylene naphthalate units are the chief structural component, and the melting point of said film is 180-270° C., the angle of contact to water is 70°-120°, and the planar orientation coefficient is 0.08-0.15. This film shows outstanding release properties following repeated use, use after fabrication and use in an aqueous environment and, furthermore, it exhibits stable properties with little variation and, in particular, following lamination to metal sheet such as steel or aluminium, when used as the inner face of a fabricated metal can, it is outstanding in its non-stick properties to the contents, and provides a combination of heat resistance and processability.