Abstract: The present invention provides a sealant composition that includes a reactive silyl group-containing organic polymer, and gives a cured product having a low modulus and not having wrinkles or cracks on the surface even though the sealant includes as a curing catalyst a tetravalent tin compound, which is presumed to reduce recovery. The sealant composition is a one-component curable sealant composition including: a linear organic polymer (A) having a number average molecular weight of 11,000 to 30,000, and having an ethanol-elimination reactive silyl group at a molecular terminal; a tetravalent tin compound (B); and a plasticizer (C).

Abstract: A decorative article comprises a substrate being primarily composed of at least any of Ti and stainless steel in at least part of a surface vicinity thereof; a first coat being formed on the substrate and being primarily composed of TiCN; a second coat being formed on a side of the first coat opposite a side facing the substrate and being composed of stainless steel; wherein a combined C content ratio and N content ratio in the first coat is equal to or more than 2.0 wt % and less than or equal to 19 wt %.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a decorative article, including a first coating formation step of forming a first coating of primarily TiN on a substrate; a second coating formation step of forming a second coating on the first coating by means of a dry plating method using a target containing 70.0 wt %?85.0 wt % Au and 15.0 wt %?30.0 wt % Cu; a heat treatment step of promoting formation of a solid solution of the constituents of the second coating by applying a heating process that heats the substrate on which the first coating and the second coating are disposed to 300° C.?395° C. and then applying a cooling process; and an acid treatment step that, of the constituents of the second coating to which the heating process was applied, removes the constituents not forming a solid solution by applying an acid treatment.

Abstract: To offer a timepiece faceplate having exceptional transmission of light as well as exceptional aesthetic appearance, and to offer a timepiece provided with the timepiece faceplate. A timepiece faceplate 1 of the invention is provided with a first plate member 11 comprising a material having an optical transmission property, and a second plate member 12 comprising a material having an optical transmission property.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a decorative article, including a first coating formation step of forming a first coating of primarily TiN on a substrate; a second coating formation step of forming a second coating on the first coating by means of a dry plating method using a target containing 70.0 wt %?85.0 wt % Au and 15.0 wt %?30.0 wt % Cu; a heat treatment step of promoting formation of a solid solution of the constituents of the second coating by applying a heating process that heats the substrate on which the first coating and the second coating are disposed to 300° C.?395° C. and then applying a cooling process; and an acid treatment step that, of the constituents of the second coating to which the heating process was applied, removes the constituents not forming a solid solution by applying an acid treatment.

Abstract: A protective film agent for laser dicing according to the present invention comprises a solution having, dissolved therein, a water-soluble resin and at least one laser light absorber selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble dye, a water-soluble coloring matter, and a water-soluble ultraviolet absorber. The protective film agent is coated on a surface of a wafer, which is to be processed, and is then dried to form a protective film. Laser dicing through the protective film produces chips from the wafer. As a result, deposition of debris can be effectively prevented on the entire face of the chips, including their peripheral edge portions.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a curable composition wherein the adhesiveness to thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) is improved. The invention is a curable composition containing (A) a polyoxyalkylene polymer having reactive silicon group(s), (B) a polyolefin polymer, and (C) a tackifying resin.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a decorative article, including a first coating formation step of forming a first coating of primarily TiN on a base member, and a second coating formation step of forming a second coating on the first coating by means of a dry plating method using an Au—Pd—Ag—In alloy of primarily Au and containing 6.0-9.0 wt % Pd, 6.0-8.0 wt % Ag, and 7.0-9.0 wt % In as a target.

Abstract: It is the subject of the present invention to provide a solvent-free ambient-temperature curable composition, excellent in water-resistant adhesion, storage stability and curability, and generates neither smoke nor odor when working therewith. The relevant problem is solved by a curable composition including (A) a natural asphalt and/or petroleum asphalt, (B) a polyoxyalkylene polymer having one or more reactive silicon groups capable of cross-linking by forming siloxane bonds through silanol condensation reaction.

Abstract: A timepiece dial has a base member made of primarily polycarbonate, a titanium oxide particle dispersion layer having titanium oxide particles made of titanium oxide dispersed in a dispersion medium, and a silicon oxide particle dispersion layer having silicon oxide particles made of silicon oxide dispersed in a dispersion medium. In this timepiece dial, the titanium oxide particle dispersion layer is disposed on one side of the base member, and the silicon oxide particle dispersion layer is disposed on the other side.

Abstract: A timepiece dial having a base member made primarily of polycarbonate, a silicon compound layer made primarily of a silicon oxide compound, and a zinc sulfide compound layer made primarily of a zinc sulfide compound and rendered on the opposite side of the silicon compound layer as the side facing the base member.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a curable composition wherein the adhesiveness to thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) is improved. The invention is a curable composition containing (A) a polyoxyalkylene polymer having reactive silicon group(s), (B) a polyolefin polymer, and (C) a tackifying resin.

Abstract: A decorative article 1A for a timepiece or the like is provided having a superior aesthetic appearance that can be maintained over a long period of time. The decorative article 1A has a substrate 2 wherein at least part of the surface vicinity is primarily configured from Ti and/or stainless steel, a first coat 3 formed on the substrate 2, and a second coat 4 formed on the first coat 3. The first coat 3 is configured primarily from TiCN, and the combined C content and N content in the first coat 3 is 5 to 30 wt %. The second coat 4 is configured primarily from M (where M is one or more elements selected from Ti, Pt, Pd, and In). The average thickness of the first coat 3 is 1.6 to 5 ?m. The average thickness of the second coat 4 is 0.15 to 0.5 ?m.

Abstract: A timepiece dial having a base member made primarily of polycarbonate, a silicon compound layer made primarily of a silicon oxide compound, and a zinc sulfide compound layer made primarily of a zinc sulfide compound and rendered on the opposite side of the silicon compound layer as the side facing the base member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coating solution for use in forming Bi-based ferroelectric thin films comprises a specified compound, such as triglyme, dipivaloylmethane, pinacol, pivalic acid or hexyleneglycol, in combination with an organometallic compound containing metallic elements of which a Bi-based ferroelectric thin film to be formed is composed. Disclosed also herein is a method of forming Bi-based ferroelectric thin films using the coating solution.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coating solution for use in forming Bi-based ferroelectric thin films comprises a specified compound, such as triglyme, dipivaloylmethane, pinacol, pivalic acid or hexyleneglycol, in combination with an organometallic compound containing metallic elements of which a Bi-based ferroelectric thin film to be formed is composed. Disclosed also herein is a method of forming Bi-based ferroelectric thin films using the coating solution.

Abstract: A protective film agent for laser dicing according to the present invention comprises a solution having, dissolved therein, a water-soluble resin and at least one laser light absorber selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble dye, a water-soluble coloring matter, and a water-soluble ultraviolet absorber. The protective film agent is coated on a surface of a wafer, which is to be processed, and is then dried to form a protective film. Laser dicing through the protective film produces chips from the wafer. As a result, deposition of debris can be effectively prevented on the entire face of the chips, including their peripheral edge portions.

Abstract: It is the subject of the present invention to provide a solvent-free ambient-temperature curable composition, excellent in water-resistant adhesion, storage stability and curability, and generates neither smoke nor odor when working therewith. The relevant problem is solved by a curable composition including (A) a natural asphalt and/or petroleum asphalt, (B) a polyoxyalkylene polymer having one or more reactive silicon groups capable of cross-linking by forming siloxane bonds through silanol condensation reaction.

Abstract: A solventless cold-setting curable composition includes a bituminous substance (A) and a vinyl polymer (B) which has a reactive silicon group capable of being crosslinked by forming a siloxane bond by a silanol condensation reaction and whose main chain is produced by living radical polymerization.

Abstract: A curable composition contains a bituminous substance (A) and a saturated hydrocarbon polymer (B) having a reactive silicon group represented by general formula (1): —Si(R13-a)Xa??(1) (wherein R1 is a C1-C20 alkyl group, a C6-C20 aryl group, a C7-C20 aralkyl group, or a triorganosiloxy group represented by (R?O)3Si—; when two R1s are present, they may be the same or different; the three R's each represent a C1-C20 monovalent hydrocarbon group and may be the same or different; X is a hydroxyl group or hydrolyzable group; when two or more Xs are present, they may be the same or different; and a is 1, 2, or 3).