Abstract: Iron oxide hydroxide composite particles having an average particle diameter of 0.005 to 1.0 &mgr;m, comprises: iron oxide hydroxide particles as core particles, a coating formed on surface of said iron oxide hydroxide particles, comprising at least one organosilicon compound selected from the group consisting of: (1) organosilane compounds obtainable from alkoxysilane compounds, and (2) polysiloxanes or modified polysiloxanes, and an organic pigment coat formed on said coating layer comprising said organosilicon compound, in an amount of from 1 to 30 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of said iron oxide hydroxide particles. The iron oxide hydroxide composite particles of the present invention contain no harmful elements and exhibit not only excellent chemical resistances such as acid resistance and alkali resistance, but also excellent heat resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive film for semiconductor package, which comprises a polycarbodiimide resin, an epoxy resin and an inorganic filler, wherein the polycarbodiimide resin has a polystyrene-reduced number-average molecular weight of 3,000 to 50,000 as measured by gel permeation chromatography, the epoxy resin is contained in an amount of 20 to 150 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the polycarbodiimide resin, and the inorganic filler is contained in an amount of 30 to 70% by weight based on the total resin content.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel, multi-stage irradiation process for the production of an acrylic-based adhesive or pressure-sensitive adhesive tape. The first irradiation step or stage employs electromagnetic radiation at a relatively low average intensity (i.e., 0.1 to 20 mW/cm2) and the subsequent step employs electromagnetic radiation at a relatively higher average intensity (i.e., greater than 20 mW/cm2.) Also disclosed are acrylic-based psa tape materials made by the novel process.

Abstract: A composition useful as a primer layer for a vinyl backed adhesive tape comprising at least one epoxidized conjugated diene polymer having a minimum concentration of epoxidized units of at least about 3% provides increased anchorage of an adhesive to the plasticized vinyl backing.

Abstract: An adhesive which is a reaction product of polymerizing, and curing or crosslinking a monomer component containing 80-85 wt % of an alkyl (meth)acrylate ester monomer with an alkyl group of 1-18 carbon atoms and 15-20 wt % of an unsaturated monomer with at least one polar functional group, and which has a gel percentage of 50-85% after curing or crosslinking.

Abstract: A heat-transfer label including a non-wax, non-silicone release layer for use in decorating an article without leaving a visually discernible release residue on the decorated article. In a preferred embodiment, the label includes a transfer portion comprising a protective lacquer layer, an ink design layer over the protective lacquer layer, and a heat-activatable adhesive layer over the ink design and protective lacquer layers, the adhesive layer extending beyond the peripheries of the ink design and protective lacquer layers. The label also includes a support portion, the transfer portion being positioned over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon the application of heat to the support portion while the transfer portion is placed in contact with the article. The support portion includes a carrier, the carrier preferably being a polyester film.

Abstract: A liquid silicone rubber composition for fixing rolls comprising: (A) a diorganopolysiloxane which has at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule and is liquid at room temperature, (B) an inorganic filler, (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, (D) a platinum catalyst, and (E) a particulate hydroxide or oxide of an alkali metal or a particulate hydroxide or oxide of an alkaline earth metal; and a fluorocarbon resin-covered fixing roll produced by providing a fluorocarbon resin layer on the peripheral surface of a roll shaft across a silicone rubber layer, wherein said silicone rubber layer is produced by curing the above-mentioned liquid silicone rubber composition.

Abstract: An aqueous, plasticizer-retardant pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) is made from an aqueous latex emulsion having an average particle size diameter of not substantially above about 100 nm and made from a mixture of ethylenically-unsaturated monomers and oligomers that include one or more of N-(iso-butoxymethyl) acrylamide, N-(n-butoxymethyl) acrylamide, N-methylol acrylamide; and emulsified in the presence of an emulsifier consisting essentially of: In structure I, R1 is an alkyl, alkenyl, or aralkyl group containing between 6 and 18 carbon atoms, R2 is H or R1, R3 is H or a propenyl group; A is an alkylene group of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, n is an integer ranging from 1 to 200, X is H or SO3M, where M is an alkali metal, an ammonium ion, or an alkanolamine cation. Preferably, the ethylenically-unsaturated monomers include 2-ethylhexyl acrylate.

Abstract: A composition for film formation which is capable of giving a silica-based coating film having an exceeding low dielectric constant and improved mechanical strength and useful as an interlayer insulating film in semiconductor devices and the like, a process for producing the composition, and a silica-based film obtained from the composition. The composition comprises (A) a product of hydrolysis and condensation obtained by hydrolyzing and condensing one or more silane compounds, and (B) an organic solvent.

Abstract: A polyorganosiloxane-based composition for film formation which gives a film having low dielectric constant and high modulus of elasticity and useful as an interlayer insulating film in semiconductor devices and the like.

Abstract: A polyorganosiloxane-based composition for film formation which gives a film having low dielectric constant and high modulus of elasticity and useful as an interlayer insulating film in semiconductor devices and the like.

Abstract: A film-forming composition comprising: (A) at least one silane compound selected from the group consisting of a compound shown by the following formula (1), a compound shown by the following formula (2), and a compound shown by the following formula (3) and a hydrolysis condensate of these compounds: R2R3Si(OR1)2  (1) R2Si(OR1)3  (2) Si(OR1)4  (3) wherein R1, R2, and R3 individually represent a monovalent organic group, (B) a polyether shown by the formula (PEO)p—(PPO)q—(PEO)r, wherein PEO represents a polyethylene oxide unit, PPO represents a polypropylene oxide unit, p is a number of 2-200, q is a number of 20-80, and r is a number of 2-200, and (C) an organic solvent.

Abstract: An electrophoretic coating process of the surface of a sample in a bath, and a coating system, in which, during the flow of an electrophoretic current, one subjects the bath or the sample to vibrational movements so as to produce vaporous cavitations in the vicinity of the surface of the sample. The vibrations may be applied only in an initial phase of the beginning of current flow and/or only in a second phase at the end of current flow. In the system, the vibrations are generated using vibrational generators positioned in only at least one of the beginning and end positions of the container holding the bath.

Abstract: An anode assembly including a perforated anode. A perforated anode holder holds the anode. The anode holder includes perforations at least in a bottom wall such that plating solution may flow through perforations in the anode holder and perforations in the anode. An anode isolator separates the anode and a cathode. The anode isolator includes at least one curvilinear surface.

Abstract: A relatively stable, weakly acidic, non-cyanide electroplating solution for deposition of Au—Sn alloys over a range of compositions. The solution consists of Au and Sn chloride salts, as well as ammonium citrate as a buffering agent and sodium sulphite and L-ascorbic acid as stabilizers. Preliminary electroplating experiments with the developed solution indicate that uniform, homogeneous deposits can be achieved over a range of compositions, including the technologically important eutectic and near euctectic values.

Abstract: A process for the galvanic precipitation of zinc deposits and/or zinc alloy deposits on a metallic surface, working with an aqueous acid electrolyte which contains at least one zinc salt as well as at least one high-gloss agent. At least one heterocyclic aromatic compound is added to the electrolyte, with at least one alkylated nitrogen atom as the heteroatom.

Abstract: Method and appartus suitable for forming promptly a phosphate film of excellent performance for cold drawing on the steel wires are disclosed. The steel wires are descaled by cathodic electrolysis in acid solution, and thereafter, phosphate film are formed by cathodic electrolysis on the steel wires. Contacting with the solution containing colloidal titanium are preferable to be carried out between cathodic descaling process and phosphate film forming process. Descaling of cathodic electrolysis may preferably be performed in acid solution at a temperature of lower than 90° C. and in 1˜100 A/dm2. Phosphate film forming may preferably be performed by using electrolyte containing Zn ion, phosphoric acid ion and nitric acid ion, at a temperature of lower than 90° C., in 1˜100 A/dm2 and for 1˜30 seconds.

Abstract: In a process for the production of an electrolytic copper foil from a sulfurically acidic copper sulfate electrolytic solution, the sulfurically acidic copper sulfate electrolytic solution contains additives of 0.1 to 1.0 g/l of an oxyethylenic surfactant, 50 to 250 mg/l of a chloride, 1 to 10 mg/l of a glue or gelatin and 1 to 10 mg/l of a nitrogen-containing organic compound.

Abstract: A transparent support having formed thereon a transparent conductive film and an organic or inorganic semiconductor thin film that generates an electromotive force by irradiation of light formed on the transparent conductive film, and an aqueous electrolytic solution containing a solvent, a coloring material and a polymer electrodeposition material, whose solubility in the solvent changes depending on the change of pH are prepared; the substrate and a counter electrode connected to the substrate are arranged in such a manner that an surface of the substrate, on which the semiconductor thin film is formed, and the counter electrode are immersed in the aqueous electrolytic solution; the transparent support is selectively irradiated with light; an electrodeposition film having the coloring material and the polymer electrodeposition material is deposited on a part of the support, on which an electromotive force is generated; and the deposited electrodeposition film is brought into contact with an aqueous liquid h

Abstract: A sacrificial cores in castings of metallic or non-metallic materials is made from a metal that can be electrolytically dissolved, and is removed from the casting by electrochemical machining. The sacrificial core may be a hollow shell incorporating an integral electrode within the shell and electrically insulated from the shell.