Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the processing of a flexible polyvinyl chloride foam having predetermined characteristics formed from a polyvinyl chloride emulsion including polyvinyl chloride resin and a plasticizer by controlling one or more of the following: a concentration of stabilizer in the final foam, a heating rate during processing, a maximum temperature during fusion, and/or a total residence time during heating. Predetermined characteristics of interest for a flexible PVC foam may include, for example, low yellowness, uniform density, high compression modulus and/or a uniform cell morphology.

Abstract: Plastisol compositions having a two-resin interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) are disclosed. The compositions begin with blocked isocyanate grafted acrylic polymer, blocked isocyanate urethane prepolymer, plasticizer, optionally pigment, and optionally thixotropic agent. When subjected to a thermal cure, the isocyanate groups on the acrylic polymer and urethane prepolymer both become unblocked and both react with the crosslinking agent to form an interpenetrating acrylic-polyurethane network. The two-resin IPN offers improved storage stability, hand-feel characteristics, and processing properties for textile printing among other uses. Preferably these plastisol compositions are essentially free of polyvinyl halides and phthalates restricted for regulatory reasons.

Abstract: Plastisol compositions having a two-resin interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) are disclosed. The compositions begin with blocked isocyanate grafted acrylic polymer, blocked isocyanate urethane prepolymer, plasticizer, optionally pigment, and optionally thixotropic agent. When subjected to a thermal cure, the isocyanate groups on the acrylic polymer and urethane prepolymer both become unblocked and both react with the crosslinking agent to form an interpenetrating acrylic-polyurethane network. The two-resin IPN offers improved storage stability, hand-feel characteristics, and processing properties for textile printing among other uses. Preferably these plastisol compositions are essentially free of polyvinyl halides and phthalates restricted for regulatory reasons.

Abstract: An access server generates a handshake with storage servers resulting in more rapid access to the stored data, for example, video data, by a user. The handshake also results in load balancing effects.

Abstract: Plastisol ink compositions are disclosed containing (meth)acrylate polymer, non-phthalate ester plasticizers, and optionally, pigment, filler, thixotropic agent, and other additives. The plasticizers are separated into lower and higher solvating plasticizers, and the composition for handling and storage is separated into two masterbatches with the (meth)acrylate polymer mixed with the lower solvating plasticizer. The plastisol can be used an ink of various colors for use in application to textiles. The plastisol ink compositions avoid polyvinyl chloride polymer resins and phthalate plasticizers conventionally employed in plastisol inks.

Abstract: An access server generates a handshake with storage servers resulting in more rapid access to the stored data, for example, video data, by a user. The handshake also results in load balancing effects.

Abstract: An access server generates a handshake with storage servers resulting in more rapid access to the stored data, for example, video data, by a user. The handshake also results in load balancing effects.

Abstract: A no flow fluxing underfill having a hardener component comprising a phenolic component and an anhydride component in a molar ratio of phenolic component to anhydride component of between about 0.1:1 and about 2:1; or between about 0.8:1 and about 1.2:1. An underfill preparation method involving blending an epoxy component and a phenolic component, heating the blend, and cooling the blend, prior to incorporation of an anhydride component.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a fluxing curative for curing an underfill that comprises an epoxy resin and for fluxing a solder during a solder assembly of an electronic component to an electronic device substrate and a method for producing the fluxing curative. Specifically, the fluxing curative comprises a salt that is a reaction product of an imidazole component and a carboxylic acid component having at least 10 carbon atoms per molecule. Additionally, the invention is directed to an underfill solution comprising the fluxing curative and a method of attaching an integrated circuit device using the underfill solution.

Abstract: A composition comprising a high temperature partially aromatic polyamide, an impact modifier, a secondary aryl amine, and a copper stabilizer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for making articles of manufacture, as well as the articles themselves, comprising thermoplastic nylon materials and thermoplastic polyurethane blends capable of adhering to the thermoplastic nylon materials, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane blends comprise:a) 3 to 200 parts of a terpolymer of styrene/.alpha.-methylstyrene/acrylonitrile/C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl acrylate with a glass transition temperature (Tg) below 0.degree. C.;b) 100 parts of a thermoplastic polyurethane produced from a diisocyanate, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 diol, and a polyether and/or polyester-based polyol; andc) 0 to 50 parts of various additives including lubricants, pigments, stabilizers, etc. The articles of manufacture may be configured as power tool housings, luggage handles, gear shifts, automotive pedals, etc.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for customizing a thermoplastic resin in which a thermoplastic resin body is at least partially coated with a thermoplastic coating composition comprising an additive component and a polymeric component. The thermoplastic resin body is at a temperature that is above the onset temperature of the melt processing range of the coating composition. After the coating is applied, the resin body is cooled to solidify the coating composition. Customized thermoplastic resins may be produced more efficiently using the present method than by conventional methods. The customized thermoplastic resins produced according to the invention may be heated to above the onset temperature of the melt processing range of the resin body, mixed to form a substantially uniform mixture and formed into an article.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for customizing a thermoplastic resin in which a thermoplastic resin body, a thermoplastic polymeric component, and an additive component are provided in a container with means for mixing. The thermoplastic resin body is at a first temperature that is above the onset temperature of the melt processing range of the polymeric component. A coating that is a mixture of the additive component and the polymeric component is formed on at least a portion of the thermoplastic resin body. After the coating is applied, the resin body is cooled to solidify the coating composition. The customized thermoplastic resins produced according to the invention may be heated to above the onset temperature of the melt processing range of the resin body, mixed to form a substantially uniform mixture and formed into an article.