Abstract: It has been found that numerous benefits can be realized by air blowing asphalt in the presence of at least one highly saturated polymer, such as polyisobutylene, and a reactive polymer having glycidyl groups, such as an ethylene-glycidyl-acrylate. This allows for asphalt streams which would typically not be commercially viable for blowing into industrial asphalt that can be used in roofing products and a wide array of other applications. For instance, this technique can be used to air blow currently available paving grade asphalts into industrial asphalt for roofing products. Other potential benefits include shorter processing time (air blowing time), reduced emissions, and blown coatings with improved weatherability. In one embodiment of this invention asphalt is only partially air blown before adding the polymer to attain a product having desired characteristics for specific applications.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a thermoplastic resin, a carbon fiber, a polyamide having at least one of a carboxy group and an amino group at a terminal thereof, in which a presence ratio of the amino group present on the terminal (terminal amino group) is higher than a presence ratio of the carboxy group present the terminal (terminal carboxy group), and a compatibilizer.

Abstract: Cationic cyclic amine containing polymers and copolymers as well as novel lipids have been designed and synthesized for efficient delivery of nucleic acids to cells in biological systems, specifically for in vitro cell transfection research.

Abstract: There is provided a composition containing one or more basic compounds selected from the group consisting of tertiary amines, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic aromatic compounds, alkali metal carbonate salts, alkaline earth metal carbonate salts and alkali metal hydrogencarbonate salts, and a homoallyl halide.

Abstract: There is provided a coating liquid capable of forming a coating film that is excellent in adhesiveness to the surface of a base material such as a metal, glass, or a resin even though the coating film contains PVDF which exhibits a remarkable non-tackiness and that can exhibit various desired functionalities such as non-tackiness, an antifouling property, chemical resistance, a sliding property, water repellency, electrical conductivity, an antifungal/antimicrobial property, and a deodorizing property. The coating liquid contains a polar solvent such as N,N-dimethylformamide or N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, a hydrophilic polymer such as a chitosan derivative or a cellulose derivative, and polyvinylidene fluoride.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article includes 5 to 45 parts by weight of carbon fibers (A), 1 to 45 parts by weight of organic fibers (B), and 10 to 94 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (C), based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the carbon fibers (A), the organic fibers (B), and the thermoplastic resin (C). The carbon fibers (A) in the fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article have an average fiber length (LA) of 0.3 to 3 mm. The organic fibers (B) in the fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article have an average fiber length (LB) of 0.5 to 5 mm, and a number average fiber diameter (dB) of 1 to 10 ?m. The fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article excellent in impact strength.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition capable of providing a molded article that is excellent in its capability of shielding millimeter waves. A thermoplastic resin composition for a molded article having a capability of shielding millimeter waves, containing (A) a thermoplastic resin and (B) carbon long fibers having a fiber length of from 3 to 30 mm in an amount of from 0.5 to 5% by mass. A molded article obtained from the composition is excellent in its capability of shielding millimeter waves and can be used as a protective member for a transmitting and receiving antenna of a millimeter wave radar.

Abstract: A method of producing hexene includes: passing a feed stream comprising C1 to C24 hydrocarbons through a distillation column, wherein a reflux ratio of the distillation column is greater than or equal to 1.33; distributing a light fraction comprising C4-C6 hydrocarbons to a top portion of the distillation column; distributing a heavy fraction comprising C8-C12 hydrocarbons to a bottom portion of the distillation column; and withdrawing a top product comprising hexene from the distillation column.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous dispersion for use as open time improver in a coating composition which aqueous polymer dispersion comprises a first polymer having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of from 2,000 to 120,000 (determined by gel permeation chromatography using a mixture of tetrahydrofurane and acetic acid as eluent), an acid value of from 30 to 150 mg KOH/g, and an ethylene-oxide wt % (on total solid polymer) of from 1 to 20 wt %, said first polymer dispersion being obtainable by free radical polymerization of a monomer mixture in the presence of at least one free-radical initiator and at least one surfactant, said monomer mixture comprising: a) 5 to 20 wt %, preferably 7 to 10 wt %, acid functional ethylenically unsaturated monomers or precursors thereof or ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising ionic group precursors; b) 5 to 25 wt %, preferably 7 to 20 wt %, ethylenically unsaturated monomers containing polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycol or mono-alkoxypolyethylene glycol m

Abstract: The flaky glass granules of the present invention include glass flakes having an average thickness of 0.1 to 2.0 ?m and an average particle diameter of 10 to 2000 ?m and a binder that binds the glass flakes together into the granules. The flaky glass granules contain 1.0 to 5.0% by mass of the binder in terms of solid content. The binder contains 9% by mass or less of a coupling agent. The resin composition of the present invention includes a thermoplastic resin and the flaky glass granules.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a silicone rubber composition and a power cable. The silicone rubber composition has excellent insulation properties and a high permittivity and which can further become a silicone dielectric material having a low specific gravity and a high strength. The power cable in which a terminal connection part or an intermediate connection part is composed of a cured molded product of the just-mentioned composition. The silicone rubber composition includes (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane containing at least two Si-bonded alkenyl groups in one molecule thereof, (B) 5 to 50 parts by weight of a reinforcing silica having a specific surface area measured by a BET method of 50 m2/g to 400 m2/g, (C) 0.3 to 3 parts by weight of carbon nanotubes having an average diameter of 0.5 nm to 50 nm, and (D) a curing agent in an amount necessary for curing of the composition.

Abstract: A process for preparing a vinyl acetate rich polymer for formulating surfactant containing compositions comprising at least one anionic surfactant and having yield stress properties without a significant increase in viscosity, low turbidity, and the ability to suspend insoluble materials in the form of particulates and/or droplets that require suspension or stabilization is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of a precipitated silica, in which: a silicate is reacted with an acidifying agent, so as to obtain a suspension of precipitated silica, said suspension of precipitated silica is filtered, so as to obtain a filtration cake, said filtration cake is subjected to a liquefaction operation comprising the addition of an aluminum compound, after the liquefaction operation, a drying stage is carried out, characterized in that a mixture of polycarboxylic acids is added to the filtration cake, during or after the liquefaction operation. It also relates to novel precipitated silicas and to their uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heterogeneous, co-continuous copolymer composition of vinylidene fluoride and at least one other comonomer. Preferred comonomers are hexafluoropropylene and perfluoroalkylvinyl ether. The co-continuous morphology is provide by first forming a first phase polymer, then adding one or more comonomers before half of the original monomer stream has been added, and at an effective level to cause phase separation of the copolymer. The co-continuous morphology provides a means for incorporating a high level of comonomer into the copolymer with little or no adverse effect on the melting temperature. The morphology also provides the copolymer composition with a unique combination of properties, including a high melting point, good flexibility and good low temperature impact resistance. The unique properties of the polymer make it useful in end-use application where those properties provide performance advantages, such as in the wire and cable market, and in oil and gas applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layered packaging foil comprising a layer L-1 having an oxygen gas transmission rate OGTR-1; a luminescent compound having the property that its luminescence is capable of being quenched by oxygen; and a layer L-2 adhering to L-1 and to the luminescent compound. The layer L-2 has an oxygen gas transmission rate OGTR-2 that is at least 20 times higher than OGTR-1, and the luminescent compound is present between L-1 and L-2. The invention further relates to a packaging comprising a packaging foil of the invention and to a method for measuring the oxygen content in a packaging.

Abstract: A copolymerized high temperature bonding component that includes a first amount of an organofluorine polymer and a second amount of an organosilicon polymer which are chemically bound to each other to form a copolymer. The bonding component may have properties that allow it to be used for binding dissimilar materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a deep base paint composition comprising a binder (an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles), an associative thickener with a hydrophobic portion having a calculated log P in the range of from 2.7 to 4.8. The composition of the present invention provides a mechanism for decreasing the viscosity sensitivity of a base paint to colorant addition.

Abstract: A composition [composition (C)] comprising: —from 0.1 to 99.8% by weight (wt. %) of at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) polymer having a melt flow rate (MFR) equal to or higher than 8 g/10 min at 400° C. and under a load of 2.16 kg, as measured in accordance with ASTM method D1238 [(PAEKHMF) polymer], —from 0.1 to 30 wt. % of at least one poly(tetrafluoroethylene)polymer having a D50 particle size equal to or below 10 ?m, and having a melting temperature equal to or below 324° C. [(PTFE) polymer], —and from 0.1 to 30% wt. % of at least one carbon fiber, and wherein all % are based on the total weight of the composition (C).

Abstract: The combination of an enzyme substrate and an enzyme capable of accelerating the modification of said substrate, provides a triggered release system which works especially well. The use of the enzyme-triggered release system can retain a rinse benefit agent during the wash stage and release it during the subsequent rinse stage.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a Ziegler-Natta catalyst composition for preparing polymers of ethylene monomers having ultrahigh molecular weight, said composition comprises (i) a pro-catalyst component containing a reaction product of a magnesium containing compound and a titanium containing compound, characterized in that said pro-catalyst component comprises magnesium, titanium and chlorine in an amount ranging between 15 and 18 mole %; 20 and 23 mole %; and 60 and 64 mole %, respectively, all proportions being with respect to the total weight of the Ziegler-Natta catalyst composition; (ii) a co-catalyst component; and (iii) at least one external electron donor compound selected from the group of organosilane compounds having the general formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are all the same or all are different, or some are the same, and are individually selected from the group consisting of linear or branched alkyl groups, cycloalkyl groups, aryl groups, alkoxy and aryloxy groups.