Abstract: A glass mat is provided. The glass mat includes an assembly of glass fibers; and a binder composition including a polymer resin and a crosslinker. The polymer resin has a pH of at least about 5.0. The polymer resin includes a styrenic copolymer, an acrylic copolymer, or combination thereof having at least one functional group of a carboxylic acid, a salt of a carboxylic acid, an anhydride, a salt of an anhydride, or combination thereof. The crosslinker includes a polyol, a polyepoxy, a polycarbodiimide, a polyaziridine, a bivalent metal carbonate, or combination thereof. Further provided is a method of making the glass mat.

Abstract: A synthetic polymer film whose surface has a plurality of raised or recessed portions, wherein a two-dimensional size of the plurality of raised or recessed portions is in a range of not less than 0.5 ?m and not more than 3 ?m when viewed in a normal direction of the synthetic polymer film, the synthetic polymer film has a crosslink structure and contains an organic carboxylic acid, at the lapse of 5 minutes since placing a 200 ?L drop of water on the surface of the synthetic polymer film, a pH of an aqueous solution is less than 4, and an area equivalent circle diameter of the aqueous solution is not less than 20 mm, and at the lapse of 60 seconds since placing a drop of water on the surface of the synthetic polymer film, a static contact angle of the water drop with respect to the surface is less than 3°.

Abstract: A composition comprising thermoset polymer, shape memory polymer to facilitate macro scale damage closure, and methods for molecular scale healing are provided. The composition can resolve structural defects by a bio-mimetic close-then heal process. In use, the shape memory polymer can provide molecular scale healing in a structural defect. The methods for molecular scale healing can include heating a composition including a thermoplastic such as fibers, particles or spheres to a level at or above the thermoplastic's melting point, then cooling of the composition below the melting temperature of the thermoplastic. The compositions have the ability to close macroscopic defects repeatedly even if another wound/damage occurs in a previously healed/repaired area.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a polypropylene-based resin composition comprising 100 parts by mass of polypropylene-based resin (A) (provided that, when the polypropylene-based resin includes other resins and/or inorganic filler, the total amount of the polypropylene-based resin and other resins and/or inorganic filler is taken as 100 parts by mass), 0.80 to 5.0 parts by mass of on or more types of aluminum flakes (B) having an average particle size of 5 to 90 ?m, and 0.005 to 0.06 parts by mass of carbon black (C); and a molded article obtained by injection-molding this polypropylene-based resin composition. The polypropylene-based resin composition and the molded article obtained from this are excellent in a flip-flop metallic feeling, a heavy luxury feeling, light resistance and a feeling of luminance.

Abstract: A hydrophobic, water-redispersible polymer powder composition contains a) a main polymer having a1) more than 60 parts by weight of vinyl laurate monomer units a2) 5 to 30 parts by weight of vinyl acetate monomer units, a3) 5 to 30 parts by weight of ethylene monomer units, a4) 0 to 10 parts by weight of other ancillary monomer units, where the parts by weight total 100 parts by weight, b) 0.5 to 30% by weight of one or more protective colloids, c) 0 to 30% by weight of antiblocking agent, d) 0 to 20% by weight of organosilicon compound, and e) 0 to 20% by weight of fatty acid or derivatives of the fatty acids, where the % s by weight are based on the total weight of the polymer a).

Abstract: A coating composition containing a. polyvinyl chloride b. one or more compounds of formula (I) in which R1a and R1b are C7- to C12-alkyl, c. one or more compounds having plasticizing properties selected from adipates comprising C1- to C6-radicals, glutarates, sebacates, dibenzoates, monobenzoates, compounds of formula (II), compounds of formula (III), phenyl esters of pentadecylsulfonic acid, cresyl esters of pentadecylsulfonic acid, terephthalates, levulinic esters, isosorbitol valerate, trimellitates and 2,2,4-trimethyl-1-3-pentanediol-diisobutyrate, d.

Abstract: The sprayable olefin-based hot melt adhesive and absorbent articles comprising the adhesive are disclosed. The sprayable olefin-based hot melt adhesive is particularly suitable for spraying at low application temperatures. The sprayable low application temperature hot melt adhesives have high green strength, excellent bond strength and aging performance. Moreover, the sprayable low application temperature hot melt adhesives allows for thin bond lines without bleed-through and burn-through risks for heat-sensitive substrates.

Abstract: A polylactic acid resin composition is obtained by melting a mixture containing 100 parts by weight of a poly-L-lactic acid (A) having an L-lactic acid purity of 99 mol % or more, 2.6 to 10 parts by weight of a plasticizer (B), and 0.3 to 1.0 part by weight of a lubricant (C), then cooling the mixture to 20 to 40° C., and then heating the mixture to 46 to 70° C., and satisfies the following conditions (a) and (b): (a) a haze value at a thickness of 0.3 mm is 5% or less; and (b) the degree of crystallinity measured by a differential scanning calorimeter is 50 to 70%.

Abstract: Provided is a polymer blend composition comprising linear low density polyethylene, a propylene polymer generally having rubber dispersed therein, and a combination of a propylene copolymer and an ethylene copolymer. In one embodiment, there is provided a polymer blend composition comprising 15 to 75 weight percent of a propylene polymer having from 10-60% crystallinity, 30-50 weight percent of a linear low density polyethylene, and a combination of the propylene copolymer and the ethylene copolymer comprising the remainder of the composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polymeric composition including a thermoplastic polymer and an ionic liquid compound, wherein the ionic liquid compound improves the melt flow rate of the polymeric composition. The present disclosure also provides a method of preparing a polymeric composition with improved melt flow rate by mixing an ionic liquid compound with a thermoplastic polymer to obtain the polymeric composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermal and/or fire resistant panel comprising: a panel body comprising a fire resistant composition, wherein the fire resistant composition comprises: a silane cross-linked hybrid inorganic polymer; and a siloxane.

Abstract: Polyolefin compositions comprising i) a polyolefin, ii) one or more phosphorus-containing benzofuranone compounds and iii) one or more hindered phenolic antioxidants are provided excellent protection against discoloration and enhanced thermal stability during melt processing as exhibited by improved retention of molecular weight and maintenance of polymer molecular architecture.

Abstract: A coating composition containing a. polyvinyl chloride b. one or more compounds of formula (I) in which R1a and R1b are C7- to C12-alkyl c. one or more compounds having plasticizing properties selected from adipates comprising C1- to C6-radicals, glutarates comprising C1- to C6-radicals, sebacates comprising C2- to C6-radicals, dibenzoates, monobenzoates comprising a C5- to C10-alkyl radical or a benzyl radical, compounds of formula (II), compounds of formula (III), phenyl esters of pentadecylsulfonic acid, cresyl esters of pentadecylsulfonic acid, terephthalates, levulinic esters, isosorbitol valerate, trimellitates and 2,2,4-trimethyl-1-3-pentanediol-diisobutyrate, d.

Abstract: Polymer composition comprising (a) 33 to 52 wt.-% star-shaped block copolymers (a) comprising terminal vinylaromatic polymer blocks S1 and S2, and random styrene/butadiene copolymer blocks (B/S); and (b) 48 to 67 wt.-% SMMA copolymers (b). Moldings and shaped articles produced thereof have a high clarity and toughness and can be used in the household, appliance and healthcare sector.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin composition having excellent electrical properties, and the thermoplastic resin composition comprises: (A) 100 parts by weight of polycarbonate; (B) 2 parts by weight to 6 parts by weight of a cyclic phosphazene compound flame retardant; (C) 0.1 parts by weight to 5 parts by weight of an impact-reinforcing agent; and (D) 1 part by weight to 3 parts by weight of a fluorinated polyolefin.

Abstract: Glass flakes of the present invention have an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 15 ?m and an average thickness of 0.1 to 2 ?m. The glass flakes have a particle size distribution in which the particle diameter at 99% of the cumulative volume from the smaller particle diameter is 45 ?m or less, and the maximum particle diameter of the glass flakes is 62 ?m or less.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of artificial cores, in particular to a preparation method of artificial sandstone and/or conglomerate core based on lithology and pore structure control. The method comprises the following steps: mixing and molding sand particles and a inorganic cementing agent in sequence, and further adding a curing agent for performing solidification to prepare an artificial sandstone and/or conglomerate core; wherein composition of the sand particles is determined according to lithology and pore structure of the artificial sandstone and/or conglomerate core. The present disclosure combines the lithology and the pore structure of the artificial sandstone and/or conglomerate core with the composition of the sand particles, particularly regulates and controls the composition of the sand particles according to the pore throat distribution pattern and the average pore throat radius, thereby performing precise control on the artificial sandstone and/or conglomerate core.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition for covering golf balls. More particularly, the present invention relates to a matte coating composition mixed with a synthetic fatty acid resin derived from dehydrated castor oil. According to the present invention, a golf ball having a matte surface can realize a uniform and fine matte appearance and ensure a field of vision to enable high-precision hitting, faithfully express desired marks of various colors, characters and patterns applied thereto, and prevent surface yellowing caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays over a long period of time.

Abstract: A fiber powder having a 50% particle diameter (d50) of 6 to 60 ?m, characterized in that the fiber powder has a maximum particle diameter (d100) of 1,000 ?m or less. It is preferred that a value ((d10·d90)/d100) obtained by dividing by the maximum particle diameter (d100) a value which is obtained by multiplying a 10% particle diameter (d10) by a 90% particle diameter (d90) is 0.3 to 5.0, that the fiber powder has an extractable component content of 0.2 to 3.0% by weight based on the fiber weight, and that the fiber powder has a water content of 0.2 to 50% by weight. Further, it is preferred that the fiber powder is an organic material, or comprises a thermoplastic resin, and that the thermoplastic resin is a polyester resin or a polyamide resin.

Abstract: A resin-reinforcing filler of the present invention includes: plate-like, spherical, or fibrous filler substrates; and a coating covering at least a portion of a surface of each of the substrates. The coating contains nanofibers having an average fiber width of 1 nm to 900 nm.