Abstract: A thermoplastic resin molding composition comprising an alkylene aryl polyester, a core-shell impact modifier for enhancing heat resistance having a shell derived from an alkylacrylate and a rubbery acrylate core derived from an acrylate having 4 to 12 carbon atoms, an effective amount of a difunctional epoxy compound for enhancing hydrolysis resistance of the resin, and a combination of color enhancing stabilizers comprising a thioester stabilizer, a phosphite or phosphonite stabilizer and a hindered phenol stabilizer.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition is produced by heat treating a mixture of a polyaddition thermosetting resin, a silicic compound of the formula wherein R is an organic group containing a functional group that causes an addition reaction with the curing agent and R5 and R6 are independently a methyl group or an ethyl group, and water and adding a curing agent of the polyaddition thermosetting resin to the mixture that has undergone heat treatment.

Abstract: A surface modified inorganic oxide powder is provided, which includes inorganic oxide particles having a surface modified with a mixed solution, which includes an organopoly-siloxane and a silane compound, in the presence of an acid or a base.

Abstract: Poly-o-hydroxyamides include binaphthyl substituents as repeating units. The poly-o-hydroxyamides can be cyclized to give the polybenzoxazole by heating. Pore formation occurs, so that a dielectric having a very low dielectric constant k of less than 2.5 is obtained.

Abstract: The thermoplastic molding composition comprises components A, C, D, E and, where appropriate, B, F and G, the total weight of which is 100% by weight, and also component H: a) as component A, from 5 to 94.8% by weight of at least one polyaryl ether sulfone, b) as component B, from 0 to 20% by weight of at least one functionalized polyaryl ether sulfone, c) as component C, from 5 to 94.8% by weight of at least one polyamide, d) as component D, from 0.1 to 10% by weight of at least one epoxy resin, e) as component E, from 0.1 to 60% by weight of fibrous or particulate fillers or a mixture of these, f) as component F, from 0 to 40% by weight of impact-modifying rubbers which have functional groups, g) as component G, from 0 to 40% by weight of other conventional additives and processing aids, h) as component H, from 100 ppm to 0.5% by weight, based on the amounts of components A to G, of copper bromide and/or copper iodide.

Abstract: Solid extrusion coating compositions for metal substrates, a method of extrusion coating a metal substrate, and a metal article are disclosed. The extrusion coating composition is a thermoplastic material and comprises: (a) a polyester having a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to about 50,000, and optionally, (b) a modifying resin, such as an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 500 to about 15,000. The extrusion coating composition is applied to a metal substrate in an extrusion process to provide a composition film having a thickness of about 1 to about 40 microns.

Abstract: Polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions including hot melt adhesive compositions, biodegradable wax compositions, and protective coating compositions are provided and include a low molecular weight polyhydroxyalkanoate, a terminally-modified polyhydroxyalkanoate, or both. The compositions are biodegradable and environmentally friendly. Methods of protecting an article, such as a food product like cheese, are also provided and include coating or encapsulating the article with a composition containing a low molecular weight polyhydroxyalkanoate, a terminally-modified polyhydroxyalkanoate, or both.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for optical materials, comprising (a) a compound having in one molecule at least one structure represented by the following Formula 1: wherein R1 is a single bond or a C1-10 hydrocarbon group, each of R2, R3 and R4 is a C1-10 hydrocarbon group or hydrogen, Y is O, 5, Se or Te, m is 1 to 5, and n is 0 to 5; (b) a compound having in one molecule at least one isocyanate group and/or at least one isothiocyanate group; (c) a compound having in one molecule at least one mercapto group; and (d) an inorganic compound having sulfur atom and/or selenium atom, and also relates to an optical material produced by polymerization curing the composition, a production method thereof, and an optical lens comprising the optical material. The present invention provides a high refractive, high Abbe's number optical material having an improved impact resistance.

Abstract: A crosslinking agent that is an ungelled reaction product of (a) an aminoplast resin and (b) a compound having active hydrogen groups reactive with the aminoplast resin such that the crosslinking agent is essentially free of functional groups reactive with an aminoplast resin and has a glass transition temperature of at least 10° C. is disclosed. Compound (b) is, more specifically, a monofunctional sulfonamide having only one active hydrogen. Methods for preparing crosslinking agents are also disclosed. Further provided is a curable powder coating composition including a polymer having a glass transition temperature of at least 30° C. containing reactive functional groups and the present crosslinking agent; a multilayer composite coating compositions and substrates coated therewith are also disclosed. Methods for modifying aminoplasts are also disclosed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising a blend obtainable by blending 0.1 to 99% by weight of (a) a fluorine-containing polymer having a number-average molecular weight of 2000 to 1000000 and having hydroxy group or epoxy group at least at one of end portions of a main chain and side chain of the polymer, and 1 to 99.9% by weight of (b) a heat resisting thermoplastic resin having a crystalline melting point or glass transition temperature of not less than 150° C. The present invention can provide a composition comprising various heat resisting thermoplastic resins and a fluorine-containing polymer having a functional group which is capable of developing an affinity with said resins and forming a uniform dispersion.

Abstract: Compounds and polymers of such compounds are prepared based on the reaction product of a polysulfide containing diol and a dibasic acid, conveniently using an acid catalyst for the reaction. By appropriate choice of mole ratios, the resulting compound may have a hydroxyl and carboxyl, two hydroxyls or two carboxyls as terminal groups. The compounds can be modified by adding augmenting groups to change the terminal groups or properties of the monomer. The polymers find advantageous use as adhesives, sealants, coatings, paints, elastomers, plastic formulations, fibers, films and molded objects.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising chains of at least one aromatic polymer or a mixture thereof together with at least one chain linking component wherein the at least one aromatic polymer comprises polymer chains of number average molecular weight (Mn) in a first range and characterised by a polymer flow temperature, and having at least one reactive end group, and wherein the at least one chain linking component comprises at least two linking sites, characterised in that a plurality of the polymer chain end groups are adapted to react with the linking sites at chain linking temperature in excess of the polymer flow temperature to form linked polymer chains of number average molecular weight (Mn) in a second range which is in excess of the first range, substantially thermoplastic in nature; process for the preparation thereof; prepreg, composite or shaped product obtained therewith and the use thereof.

Abstract: A process for treating a hydrocarbon-bearing formation having at least one hydrocarbon bearing zone and at least one water bearing zone wherein the ratio of the permeability of the hydrocarbon bearing zone(s) to the permeability of the water bearing zone(s) is in the range of from 1:20 to 3:1 comprising: a) sequentially injecting into the formation: (i) an aqueous polymer solution comprising 0.01 to 0.5 weight percent of a water-soluble polymer having from 0.01 to 7.5 mole % of crosslinkable carboxylate and/or phosphonate groups and a molecular weight in the range of 250,000 to 12,000,000; and (ii) an aqueous solution of a crosslinking agent; and b) back-producing the aqueous polymer solution over the crosslinking agent so that the polymer crosslinks within the formation to form a gel which is collapsible to allow hydrocarbon flow.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition for profile extrusion molding comprising an amorphous polyester, at least one component selected from the group consisting of a crystalline polyester and a nucleating agent, and optionally a reactive compound; a polyester resin composition for profile extrusion molding comprising a polyester resin, and a reactive compound having a weight average molecular weight of 200 to 500,000; and a profile shape comprising a resin having a reduced viscosity ratio of 1.01 to 3.00, a reduced viscosity ratio being a ratio of a reduced viscosity of a resin after molding to that of a resin before molding. They do not suffer from sagging in the molding process, they improve the shape accuracy at corners and edges of profile shapes from a die to a sizing step and also resistance to whitening on bending in transparent products, and can provide profile shapes having good solvent resistance and detergent resistance.

Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition is provided which includes an organopolysiloxane, a curing agent, and a specific organic compound incorporating at least one sulfur atom within each molecule. By producing a molding matrix with this type of composition, unsatisfactory curing of an unsaturated polyester resin is unlikely to occur at the contact surface with the silicone rubber of the matrix, and furthermore the mold releasability of the matrix relative to unsaturated polyester resins is excellent. As a result, the matrix can be used repeatedly for a significant number of molding operations.

Abstract: A curable thermoplastic elastomeric blend comprising: (a) from 15 to 60 weight percent of a polyalkylene phthalate polyester polymer or copolymer and; (b) from 40 to 85 weight percent of a polyacrylate or polyethylene/acrylate rubber in combination with an effective amount of peroxide free-radical initiator and an organic diene co-agent to cross-link which upon extrusion or injection molding dynamically cross-link producing a melt processible thermoplastic elastomeric composition having a polyalkylene phthalate polyester polymer or copolymer continuous phase and of a cross-linked polyacrylate or polyethylene/acrylate rubber disperse phase. Such compositions are useful in the manufacture of rubber parts having excellent resistance to lubricating oils and greases.

Abstract: A modified resorcinol resin is prepared by reacting a phenolic compound (e.g., resorcinol) with an olefinically unsaturated compound (e.g., styrene) and two types of aldehyde: a formaldehyde and an alkyl aldehyde (e.g., butyraldehyde). The reaction is typically carried out in the presence of an acid catalyst. The resulting resin has a lower softening point and can be used as a methylene acceptor compound in a vulcanizable rubber composition.

Abstract: Branched monofunctional polysiloxanes are disclosed having the general formula: X-(Da)-(DbTc), wherein X-(Da) is a linear moiety and (DbTc) is a branched moiety; X a substituted or unsubstituted, monovalent or divalent hydrocarbon having a functional group; R5 and R6 are independently halogenated or unhalogenated monovalent hydrocarbon or substituted or unsubstituted divalent hydrocarbon; T is (R7)dSiO(4-d)/2 R7 is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon; wherein the branched polysiloxane is end-capped by R8 is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon; a is 1 to 300, b is 25 to 5000, c is 1 to 100, d is 0 or 1; and Tc is randomly distributed in the branched polysiloxane. Additionally, processes for preparing such polysiloxanes, and coating compositions comprising the same is provided. A fuser member and substrate comprising a branched monofunctional polysiloxane of the above formula are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coil coating composition producing a coil coating with excellent properties at a lower peak metal temperature includes (a) a first, branched polyester with an hydroxyl number of at least about 80 mg KOH/g, (b) a second, essentially linear polyester with an hydroxyl number of at least about 44 mg KOH/g, and (c) a crosslinking agent. The branched polyester is prepared by condensation of a polyol component consisting essentially of a flexibilizing diol, a branched diol, and, optionally, a polyol having at least three hydroxyl groups and a polyacid component consisting essentially of one or more aromatic or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acids and polymerizable anhydrides and esters thereof and, optionally, a polyacid having at least three carboxylic acid groups or poymerizable anhydrides or esters thereof, wherein at least one of the polyol having at least three hydroxyl groups and the polyacid having at least three carboxyl groups or an anhydride or methyl ester thereof is included.

Abstract: The present invention is characterized in that an underlying layer solution containing a hydrolyzable compound represented by X—(SiOX2)n—SiX3 (where X is at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of a halogen, an alkoxy group, and an isocyanate group and n is an integer equal to or more than 0) is brought into contact with a surface of a base material, the underlying layer solution is dried at a temperature less than 300° C. to form an underlying layer, a solution containing a silane-based compound is brought into contact with a surface of the underlying layer to cause chemical adsorption of the molecules of the silane-based compound to the surface of the underlying layer, and the base material is sintered at a temperature of 300° C. or more. This improves the water repellency, resistance, and heat resistance of a functional film composed of the silane-based compound, which is for modifying the properties of the surface of the base material.