Abstract: A process for preparing an epoxy group-containing curable polyphenylene ether (PPE) resin. The process involves introducing an epoxy group-containing functional group to the terminal end of PPE (Mn>3000) by modifying the hydroxy and ester groups on the terminal end. Thus, a curable PPE resin (Mn>3000) including an epoxy group on the terminal end can be obtained. The modified PPE resin contains epoxy groups and has high glass transition temperature.

Abstract: An exemplary primer/membrane package system comprises (a) a membrane comprising a carrier sheet and a pressure-sensitive adhesive thereon; and (b) an aqueous dispersion primer composition operative to promote adhesion between a construction surface and the membrane. The primer composition comprises at least two of an acetate, maleate, and acrylate, and has a viscosity of 200-2000 cp and more preferably 400-800 cp (Brookfield/#5 spindle/50 rpm, 25° C).

Abstract: This invention relates to erosion resistant foundry binder systems, which will cure in the presence of sulfur dioxide and a free radical initiator, comprising (a) an epoxy resin; (b) a multifunctonal acrylate; (c) a phenolic resin that is soluble in (a) and (b); and (d) an effective amount of a free radical initiator. The foundry binder systems are used for making foundry mixes. The foundry mixes are used to make foundry shapes (such as cores and molds) which are used to make metal castings.

Abstract: This invention relates to foundry binder systems, which will cure in the presence of sulfur dioxide and a free radical initiator, comprising (a) an epoxy novolac resin; (b) preferably a bisphenol F; (c) an acrylate; and (d) an effective amount of a free radical initiator. The foundry binder systems are used for making foundry mixes. The foundry mixes are used to make foundry shapes (such as cores and molds) which are used to make metal castings.

Abstract: A sealant material and articles incorporating the same. The sealant material includes up to about 80% of an epoxy resin; up to about 40% of an epoxy/elastomer hybrid; up to about 40% of a rheology modifier; up to about 5% of a blowing agent; up to about 7% of a curing agent; and about 40 to about 60% of a filler.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition for producing difficult-to-wet surfaces, comprising i) at least one finely divided powder whose particles have a hydrophobic surface and a porous structure characterized by a BET surface area (determined in accordance with DIN 66131) of at least 1 m2/g, and ii) at least one film-forming binder characterized by a surface tension <50 mN/m, the weight ratio of powder to binder being at least 1:4. It also provides a process for producing difficult-to-wet surfaces, and provides for the use of the coating compositions for producing surfaces having a self-cleaning effect and for reducing the flow resistance for liquids in pipes.

Abstract: A filler mixture comprising an organophilic layer silicate obtainable by treatment of a natural or synthetic layer silicate with a swelling agent selected from sulfonium, phosphonium and ammonium compounds (salts of melamine compounds and cyclic amidine compounds being excluded as ammonium compounds) and a mineral filler different therefrom, yields, in combination with thermosetting resins, nanocomposites having improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic paint composition which contains, as resin component, an amino group-containing epoxy resin obtained by making an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent of 300-2500 react with a hydroxyl group-containing carboxylic acid, which is prepared by allowing caprolactone to react to a hydroxyl group of a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid, and with an amino group-containing compound.

Abstract: An embedding resin embeds an electronic part in an object and has a dielectric constant of about 5 or less and tan &dgr; of about 0.08 or less.

Abstract: A composition comprising (A) a silanol group-bearing silicone resin comprising 30-100 mol % of T units: R1—SiZ3 and among the entire T units, 30-80 mol % of T-2 units containing only one silanol group: R1—Si(OH)Z′2 wherein R1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, Z is OH, hydrolyzable group or siloxane residue, at least one Z being a siloxane residue, and Z′ is a siloxane residue, and having a number average molecular weight of at least 100, and (B) a polymer resulting from an acrylate and/or methacrylate monomer is applied to a substrate and heated above the decomposition temperature of polymer (B) to form a porous film. The porous film is flat and uniform despite porosity, and has a low permittivity and high mechanical strength. It is best suited as an interlayer insulating layer when used in semiconductor device fabrication.

Abstract: There is provided a modified epoxy resin composition including a reaction product of an epoxy resin and an alkyl-substituted acetoacetate and a reaction product of an alcohol having at least one hydroxyl group in one molecule and an alkyl-substituted acetoacetate; a production process for the same; and a solvent-free coating using the same. The composition provides a solvent-free epoxy resin composition which has a low viscosity and excellent low-temperature curability.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone-based addition-crosslinking impression material, containing (a) organopolysiloxanes with at least two unsaturated groups in the molecule, (b) organohydrogen polysiloxanes with at least three Si—H groups in the molecule, (c) optionally, organopolysiloxanes without reactive groups, (d) platinum catalyst, (e) optionally, hydrophilizing agent, (f) filler, (g) optionally, further customary additives, auxiliaries and dyes, characterized in that it contains, as component (h), polyalkylene oxide and/or its derivatives with an average molar mass of Mw>1000 at the rate of 0.001 to 1.0 wt.-% relative to the total mass of the cured material.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of chemistry and to a fiber composite material which is used, for example, in aircraft. The invention provides a fiber composite material in which delamination can be significantly reduced. This is achieved by a fiber composite material with multiple layers, each containing a duromer matrix and reinforcing fibers, inner layers contain fibers featuring a high level of adhesion to the duromer matrix, outer layers contain fibers featuring a low level or no adhesion to duromer matrix. There is also provided a method in which the reinforcing fibers include a coating and the layers are structured in such a way that, on the interior of the fiber composite material, layers are arranged which contain fibers with a high level of adhesion to the duromer matrix and that outer layers which contain fibers with a lower or low level of adhesion, or no adhesion to the duromer matrix are arranged on and/or around these inner layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing sol-gel condensates by A1) reacting an aqueous silica sol with a silicon alkoxide and subsequently A2) converting the condensate obtained from A1) with a polyfunctional organosilane.

Abstract: The invention discloses a novel radiation-curable silicone-based release coating composition capable of giving a cured release coating film on a substrate such as a plastic resin film exhibiting excellent adhesion to a variety of substrate materials and excellent releasability. The radiation-curable releasing silicone composition of the invention comprises (A) an aromatic compound having, in a molecule, at least two cationically polymerizable organopolysiloxanyl groups such as epoxy-substituted organopolysiloxanyl groups as the silicone ingredient and (B) a photopolymerization initiator which is an onium salt compound such as diaryliodonium salt compounds.

Abstract: An adhesive which comprises (1) 100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin and a hardener therefor, (2) 75 to 300 parts by weight of an epoxidized acrylic copolymer having a glycidyl (meth)acrylate unit content of 0.5 to 6 wt. %, a glass transition temperature of −10° C. or higher and a weight average molecular weight of 100,000 or more and (3) 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a latent curing accelerator; an adhesive member having a layer of the adhesive; an interconnecting substrate for semiconductor mounting having the adhesive member; and a semiconductor device containing the same.

Abstract: A cured fluorine-containing material comprising a perfluoropolyether of the formula: —(Rf—O)q— wherein Rf is a perfluoroalkylene group of 1-6 carbon atoms and q is 1-500 as the backbone is suitable as an antireflection film since it has a low refractive index of up to 1.335 at 25° C.

Abstract: Water-dilutable binders which are self-crosslinking at room temperature, comprising reaction products ABF with epoxy-amine adducts A and formaldehyde resin formers B selected from phenols B1, (substituted) ureas B2, melamine B3, guanamines B4, and mixtures of said resin formers, with formaldehyde F or compounds which give off formaldehyde under the reaction conditions, may be formulated, following at least partial neutralization, to give aqueous coating materials which give coatings affording outstanding corrosion protection.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to condensation cure moldmaking compositions that produce useful, curable molds and/or coatings that can be sprayed, trowled or poured, and to a method of making said molds. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of hindered amine siloxanes to create a desirable thixotropy and cure rate in said moldmaking applications as compared to current technologies.

Abstract: Photocurable compositions and process for providing form-in-place gaskets using automated placement followed by photocuring of a pattern of a non-silicone composition comprising a liquid polyolefin oligomer, a reactive diluent, and a curative. The form-in-place gasket, after curing, has a level of total outgassing components of about 10 &mgr;g/g to about 45 &mgr;g/g. The curative responds to actinic radiation and heat, and may contain a photoinitiator. Optionally a photocurable, form-in-place gasket according to the present invention further comprises a thixotropic filler in an amount from about 8.0 wt. % to about 12.0 wt. %, and preferably comprises a fumed silica.