Abstract: A skim block composition includes a carrier mixed with a skim block addition, the skim block addition including from 0 to less than 100 wt % synthetic polymer, and from greater than 0 to 100% skim block. This provides productive use for the typical waste product skim block, which is the neutralized and coagulated product of skim latex formed during the production of natural rubber latex concentrate by centrifugation.

Abstract: Provided are: a resin additive composition containing a specific metal phosphate, which composition has excellent dispersibility in a resin even when made into a pellet form and exhibits a desired physical property improving effect when incorporated into a resin; and a synthetic resin composition using the same. The resin additive composition contains, with respect to 100 parts by mass of (A) sodium-2,2?-methylene-bis(4,6-di-tert-butylphenyl)phosphate: 25 to 400 parts by mass of (B) a lithium phosphate compound represented by the following Formula (1); and 10 to 300 parts by mass of (C) a fatty acid metal salt represented by the following Formula (2). The component (C) is incorporated in an amount of 10 parts by mass to 50 parts by mass with respect to a total of 100 parts by mass of the components (A) and (B).

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin composition comprising: (a1) at least one styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer component A1, (a2) at least one acrylonitrile styrene acrylate graft copolymer A2 as impact modifier, (a3) optionally at least one thermoplastic polymer A3 other than components A1 and A2, (b) at least one pigment B, (c) at least one hindered amine UV light stabilizer C1 and at least one UV absorber C2 different from C1, and (d) optionally further polymer additives D, other than components B, C1, C2, and E, (e) at least one metal scavenger component E.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention provides a binder which makes it possible to obtain an electrode excellent in heat resistance. The binder contains: a re-emulsifiable resin powder coated with inorganic particles; and a metal-crosslinking thickening agent forming a hydrophobic gel by being crosslinked, in an aqueous system, via metal ions derived from an electrode active material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel plastisol composition that cures at a temperature much lower than conventional plastisols. Also disclosed is a method of applying the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer composition comprising 100 parts by weight of halogen containing polymer, 10 to 70 parts by weight of plasticizer, 2 to 10 parts by weight of stabilizer, 1-15 parts by weight of a layered double hydroxide (LDH) having the formula (I) wherein M and M? are different and each is at least one metal cation, z=1 or 2; y=3 or 4, 0<x<0.9, b=0 to 10, c=0 to 10, X is an anion, n is the charge on the anion, and a=z(1?x)+xy?2; solvent is organic solvent with a hydrogen bond donor or acceptor function; as well as an article comprising the polymer composition. [Mz+1?xM?y+x(OH)2]a+(Xn?)a/n.bH2O.

Abstract: Provided is a plasticizer composition, a resin composition and a method of preparing the same. The plasticizer composition comprises two or more kinds of cyclohexane 1,4-diester-based materials; and a citrate-based material. Particularly, a plasticizer capable of improving physical properties such as plasticizer efficiency, migration, tensile strength, elongation rate, stress migration and light resistance, which are required for sheet formulations, when used as a plasticizer for a resin composition by improving poor physical properties generated due to a structural limitation thereof, and a resin composition including the same are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a metal salt of malonic acid derivative compound having chemical formula (I) as an ?-nucleating agent and process for preparing the same. The present invention also provides a polymer additive and thermoplastic composition comprising the metal salt of malonic acid derivative compound having chemical formula (I).

Abstract: Provided are: a polycarbonate-based resin composition, including a polycarbonate-based resin (A) containing a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer (A1) having a predetermined structure, and 0.1 part by mass or more to 40 parts by mass or less of a white pigment (B) with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polycarbonate-based resin (A), wherein the white pigment (B) has an organic layer on a surface thereof, and a highest peak temperature of an evolved gas analysis curve of the organic layer obtained by evolved gas analysis with a pyrolysis gas chromatograph apparatus and a FID detector is 390° C. or more; and a molded article thereof.

Abstract: A black-colored polyamide composition is provided which comprises a chromium-containing azo dye in the form of a chromium complex and carbon black, and also glass fibers. Production of this polyamide composition and use thereof for the production of black-colored laser-inscribable polyamide moldings are also provided.

Abstract: A flame-retardant antibacterial composite polypropylene filter material and a preparation method thereof are disclosed. The filter material includes the following components in weight percent: 70-90 wt % of isotactic polypropylene, 3-10 wt % of a functional negative ion-releasing material, 3-10 wt % of a nano-antibacterial agent, 2-5 wt % of graphene oxide, 0.5-5 wt % of a flame retardant and 1-3 wt % of a dispersant. The filter material of the present invention can be prepared into network, fabric and other forms by the melt-blending extrusion, which can be applied for air pollutant removal in different environments. The functional negative ion-releasing material is a piezoelectric material, which can spontaneously produce negative oxygen ions, without consumption of energy or producing secondary pollution such as ozone. The released negative oxygen ions interact with positively charged particles in the air for settling, so as to quickly remove the particles.

Abstract: A method for etching fragments of aluminum or an aluminum alloy comprising the steps of: a. providing a hydrochloric acid solution in a trough-shaped container; b. inoculating the hydrochloric acid solution by chemically dissolving an amount of aluminum to produce an etching solution; c. adding the fragments to the etching solution immediately after the inoculation; d. etching the fragments for 0.5 to 10 minutes while stirring in such a way that the fragments are entrained by the motion of the etching solution; e. stopping the etching by diluting the etching solution with water; f. removing the etched fragments; g. repeatedly rinsing the fragments with water and h. rinsing the fragments with an organic desiccant. An etched fragment of aluminum or an aluminum alloy and also to a composite material comprising etched fragments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel flame retardant-stabilizer combination for thermoplastic polymers, comprising, as component A, from 25 to 99.9% by weight of a phosphinic acid salt of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2 are the same or different and are each C1-C8-alkyl, linear or branched, C6-C18-aryl, C7-C18-arylalkyl or C7-C18-alkylaryl, or R1 and R2 form one or more rings with each other, M is Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base; m is from 1 to 4; as component B, from 0 to 75% by weight of a synergist or of a phosphorus/nitrogen flame retardant and, as component C, from 0.1 to 30% by weight of telomeric phosphinic acid salts as component D, from 0 to 20% by weight of organo phosphonic acid salt, as component E, from 0 to 5% by weight of phosphonic acid salt, the sum of the components always being 100% by weight, and wherein the angle of repose of said flame retardant-stabilizer combination is between 5° and 45°.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tin-free, room temperature curable silicone elastomer composition, wherein the uncured composition is a putty.

Abstract: Crosslinkable compositions especially useful for coatings containing an alkoxysilyoxy-terminated polymer and a silicone resin.

Abstract: A rubber composition is based on at least an elastomer, a reinforcing filler, a crosslinking system and a crumb rubber, the said crumb exhibiting a content of isoprene elastomer of greater than 80 phr in the composition of the crumb and the crumb rubber exhibiting a fraction by weight of carbon black ranging from 31% to 35%.

Abstract: A rubber composition is based on at least an elastomer, a reinforcing filler, a crosslinking system and a crumb rubber, in which the crumb exhibits a content of sulfur and a content of accelerator such that their sum is less than or equal to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr), the said crumb exhibiting a total sulfur content of less than or equal to 4 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr) in the composition of the crumb.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing a copolymer, especially a dispersant for solid particles, in particular a dispersant for mineral binder compositions, wherein ionizable monomers m1 and side chain-bearing monomers m2 are polymerized by nitroxide-mediated solution polymerization to give a copolymer, wherein the polymerization is conducted in the presence of an agent comprising a carboxyl group-bearing and phosphated alkoxy amine.

Abstract: A sealing compound comprising an inventive extended sealing gel, a process for producing this sealing compound, the use of sealing gels in sealing compounds, and the use of sealing gel-containing sealing compounds in tyres

Abstract: Disclosed are copolymers formed by copolymerization of: (1) one or more hydrofluoroolefin monomer(s) selected from the group consisting of hydrofluoroethylenes, hydrofluoropropenes, hydrofluorobutenes, hydrofluoropentenes and combinations of these, and preferably selected from 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, with said 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene preferably comprising, consisting essentially of or consisting of trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, and combinations of these, and (2) one or more chlorofluoroethylene monomers, preferably chlorotrifluoroethylene (“CTFE”) monomers, wherein the mole ratio of monomer (1) to monomer (2) is preferably from about 30:1 to about 1:30.