Abstract: Provided are novel thermosetting powder coating compositions which are useful for coating metal articles and protecting such articles from acidic corrosion. The compositions are comprised of an epoxy containing acrylic copolymer crosslinked with both an aliphatic dibasic acid and a blocked polyisocyanate.

Abstract: A binder composition, a coating composition containing this binder, a process for its production and use to produce single or multi-layer lacquer coatings, particularly in the automotive sector, are described. The binder composition containsA) 25 to 75 wt. % of one of more resins containing carboxyl groups, which may contain .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated groups, with a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 500 to 10000 g/mol and an acid value of 15 to 200 mg KOH/g,B) 25 to 75 wt. % of one or more polyethers, polyesters, polyether/polyesters and/or (meth)acrylic copolymers with at least one .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated group and at least one epoxy group per molecule, wherein the .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated groups and epoxy groups are present in a numerical ratio of 20:80 to 80:20, with a number average molecular weight (Mn) of up to 10000 g/mol,C) 0 to 60 wt. % of one or more polyols with at least two hydroxyl functional groups per molecule,D.sub.1) 0 to 20 wt. % of one or more melamine resins,D.sub.2) 0 to 40 wt.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to shrink film compositions having improved properties, particularly improved shrink range, optics, toughness, (low) shrink force, (low) extractables and the like. More specifically, the improved shrink films of the present invention are directed to alloys or combinations comprising precise combinations of "narrow, substantially singular" melting point polyethylene with a higher melting point (by at least about 10.degree. C.), polyethylene.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pigment dispersant composition for use with inorganic pigments in coating compositions. The dispersant composition includes a vinyl or acrylic copolymer and a transition metal or rare earth metal salt. The metal salt in combination with the copolymer is useful with inorganic pigment as it lowers the viscosity of the pigment dispersions, thus allowing a higher concentration of pigment in the dispersion and consequently providing dispersions with higher non-volatile content and higher pigment to binder ratios. The presence of the metal salts in the dispersant composition when used with surface coated metal flake pigment provides excellent corrosion reduction of the metal pigment, indicated by the reduction or elimination of hydrogen gassing by the pigment in a coating composition.

Abstract: An electrophotographic developer roller is made by casting urethane prepolymer mixed with a butadiene, a trifunctional curative and ferric chloride powder. After curing, the roller is baked, which oxidizes the outer surface. The oxidized surface layer is electrically resistive, which is desirable in a developer roller. An excellent developer roller is achieved at low production cost.

Abstract: A compliant doctor blade having excellent toner metering capabilities is disclosed. The doctor blade includes a compliant laminate (3) having a resin film backing layer and carrying a binder which contains abrasive particles, such as silicon carbide particles, and a conducting means. In a preferred embodiment the conducting means are conductive carbon black particles which are contained in the resin binder which also includes the abrasive silicon carbide. The compliant laminate is supported on an aluminum bar (1). The bar has fastened to its bottom face a compliant foam layer (2) which includes on its bottom face a shim (10) having a stiffness of from about 0.5 to about 31.0 inches of deflection/inch of length/pounds of force. The laminate is bent under the foam layer and shim where it contacts the developer roller (6). The conductive layer remains conductive as it wears during use.

Abstract: Olefin thermoplastic elastomers which comprise a partially crosslinked thermoplastic elastomer comprising a crystalline polyolefin resin (A), a block copolymer (B) which is composed of a polymer block of styrene or its derivative and a specific isoprene polymer block, and an olefin rubber (C), and thermoplastic elastomer laminates, having a substrate formed from a specific olefin thermoplastic elastomer or a crystalline polyolefin resin and a skin layer formed from the above-mentioned olefin thermoplastic elastomer, which are excellent in mechanical strength, heat resistance, heat aging resistance, weathering resistance and scratch resistance have been provided by the present invention.

Abstract: A composite construction material comprises consecutive laminae of a kraft linerboard optionally coated with a sealant, a layer of polymer, a plurality of superposed layers of water-resistant paperboard adhered together, a second layer of polymer, and a second layer of kraft linerboard.

Abstract: A multiple layer structure comprising a skin layer, a barrier layer, a radio frequency susceptible layer having a first polyolefin in an amount within a range of 30-60% by weight, a second polyolefin in an amount within the range of 25-50% by weight, a radio frequency susceptible polymer in an amount within the range of 3-40% by weight, a styrene and hydrocarbon block copolymer in an amount within the range of 5-40% by weight of the sealant layer.

Abstract: A moldable material includes chipped or stripped rubber intermingled with a curable binder. It may also include ground glass in an amount of from 0% to 55% by weight. The binder is chosen from the group including aromatic urethane binders, aliphatic urethane binders, latex binders and epoxy binders.

Abstract: Polyurethane dispersions prepared by polymerization, initiated by free radicals, of polyurethane macromonomers containing carboxyl, phosphonic acid or sulfonic acid groups and lateral vinyl groups and optionally terminal vinyl, hydroxyl, urethane, thiourethane and/or urea groups.These polyurethane dispersions are suitable for the production of coatings on substrates, as adhesives or as binders in printing inks.

Abstract: A binder composition, a coating composition containing this binder, a process for its production and use to produce single or multi-layer lacquer coatings, particularly in the automotive sector, are described. The binder composition containsA) 25 to 75 wt. % of the reaction product of one or more carboxy-functionalised poly(meth)acrylic copolymers and/or one or more carboxy-functionalised polyesters, each with an acid value of 15 to 200 mg KOH/g, with one or more lactones,B) 25 to 75 wt. % of one or more epoxy-functionalised crosslinking agents with at least two epoxy functional groups per molecule, with a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 200 to 10000 g/mol,C) 0 to 60 wt. % of one or more polyols with at least two hydroxyl functional groups per molecule,D.sub.1) 0 to 20 wt. % of one or more melamine resins,D.sub.2) 0 to 40 wt. % of one or more capped polyisocyanates, wherein the sum of the weight percentages of components A), B), C), D.sub.1) and D.sub.2) is 100 wt. %, together withE) 0 to 10 wt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layer laminate structure. The multi-layer laminate structure includes a foam core element and a fiber-reinforced plastic matrix. The foam core element includes at least an outermost portion that is formed from a closed cell expanded foam, wherein the closed cell expanded foam is expanded polyethylene-polystyrene copolymer foam. The outermost portion of the foam core element is constructed from a material that is not attacked or degraded by the material used in the fiber-reinforced plastic matrix. The fiber-reinforced plastic matrix is formed over the outermost portion of the core element.

Abstract: The invention relates to the production of films having in their thickness at least two superimposed zones, including a semimetallic zone and an electrically insulating zone, by irradiating a polymer film by means of a high energy ion beam.It is possible by this process to produce semimetal (1)/insulant (2)/semimetal (3) structures by irradiating the polymer under vacuum by means of light ions or with a limited stopping power having an energy of at least 1 MeV/amu. It is also possible to obtain insulant (4)/semimetal (5)/insulant (6) structures by irradiating, in a confined atmosphere, the polymer by means of heavy ions or ions having a high energy loss with an energy of at least 1 MeV/amu.By irradiating only certain zones of the film, it is thus possible to form embedded or surface-positioned electrical connections.

Abstract: An infrared radiation absorbing film suitable for agricultural purposes comprising a first layer of olefin resin containing an amorphous hydrated aluminosilicate gel and optionally, additional layers of an olefin resin encompassing said first layer.

Abstract: The present invention is a sulfur stabilized composition. The composition comprises an oxidized polyolefin, preferably oxidized polyethylene or oxidized polypropylene, with oxidized polyethylene being most preferred. The composition of the present invention optionally contains a filler.

Abstract: Connection insulators having a plurality of insulating compartments for electrically isolating electrical connections formed from strips of insulating material of indeterminate length. In one embodiment, a first strip of insulating material is supplied to a securing station at a predetermined average rate of supply and a second strip of insulating material is supplied to a forming station at a predetermined average rate of supply greater than the predetermined average rate of supply of the first strip with the pliability of the second strip being enhanced by heating the strip for aiding the deformability characteristics of the second strip. The second strip of insulating material is deformed into predetermined patterns at the forming station and then moved into position adjacent to the first strip of insulating material at the securing station.

Abstract: A metal-ceramic bonded material is described wherein a metal member comprising a metal film and an oxide film as an upper layer is bonded to a ceramic member by a heat-resistant adhesive so that the surface of the oxide film of said metal member faces the surface of the ceramic member.

Abstract: Coated ceramic substrates or structures having a barrier layer against alpha-particle radiation and integrated circuits prepared therefrom. Ceramic surfaces having reduced or modified surface roughness are also provided.

Abstract: A transparent laminate is disclosed, which laminate comprises a transparent plastic resin film or sheet substrate (A), a thin layer (B) of at least one metal such as aluminium, tin, iron, zinc, or magnesium formed on the film or sheet substrate (A) by vacuum deposition or sputtering, and a carboxyl group-containing polyolefin layer (C) formed on the metal layer (B) by lamination. In one embodiment, the film or sheet substrate may have a silicon oxide or titanium oxide layer (D) formed thereon by vacuum deposition or sputtering of the oxide.