Abstract: A method of recycling scrap ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam involves foaming and crosslinking a blend containing virgin EVA resin and scrap EVA foam, as well as a crosslinking agent and blowing agent for the EVA resin. The blend further contains a compatibilizer, which is a hydrogenated petroleum resin.

Abstract: To provide a highly refractory rubber composition sheet that retains a fixed shape until the thermal expansion residue formed by the heat of a fire or the like is formed, does not allow the thermal expansion residue from the heat formed by a fire or the like to easily detach and fall off of construction materials, such as steel framing and the like, and can prevent penetration of flames for at least two hours in the case of exposure to the flames of a fire or the like. [Solution] The highly refractory rubber composition sheet is formed from a highly refractory rubber composition that contains a polyhydric alcohol (A), a nitrogen-containing foaming agent (B), a rubber substance (C), a flame resistant foaming agent (D), and titanium dioxide (E). The highly refractory rubber composition sheet is characterized by the nitrogen-containing foaming agent (B), being in a range of 76-80 parts by weight to 100 parts by weight of the rubber substance (C).

Abstract: Polyurethane/polyisocyanurate foams having a NFPA 101 Class A rating (ASTM E-84) are produced from a foam-forming reaction mixture that includes: an organic polyisocyanate, an isocyanate-reactive composition that includes at least one polyether polyol or polyester polyol with a nominal hydroxyl functionality of at least 2.0, a blowing agent composition and at least one halogen-free flame retardant. The blowing agent composition includes: (1) up to 5% by weight, based on total weight of the foam-forming composition, of one or more hydrocarbons having an LEL less than 2% by volume in air; and/or (2) a hydrocarbon having an LEL greater than 2% by volume in air; and (3) up to 1% by weight, based on total weight of foam-forming composition, of water.

Abstract: Disclosed are a type of catalyst which can catalyse the ring-addition reaction of CO2 and an alkylene oxide at 0˜180° C. under 0.1˜8.0 MPa to produce a corresponding cyclic carbonate, and the preparation thereof. The catalyst is a conjugated microporous macromolecule polymer complexed with cobalt, chromium, zinc, copper or aluminium, and by using the macromolecule catalysts complexed with different metals to catalyse the reaction of CO2 and alkylene oxide at normal temperature and normal pressure, a yield of the corresponding cyclic carbonate of 35%˜90% can be obtained. The catalyst is easy to recover and the re-use of the catalyst has no influence on the yield; additionally, the yield can reach over 90% by controlling the reaction conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a polyurethane foam, wherein a mixture having the following is discharged from a mixing head through a discharge line: A) a component reactive toward isocyanates; B) a surfactant component; C) a blowing agent component selected from the group comprising linear, branched, or cyclic C1 to C6 hydrocarbons, linear, branched, or cyclic C1 to C6 fluorocarbons, N2, O2, argon, and/or CO2, wherein the blowing agent C) is present in the supercritical or near-critical state; and D) a polyisocyanate component. The component A) has a hydroxyl value=100 mg KOH/g and =1000 mg KOH/g. The blowing agent component C) is present at least partially in the form of an emulsion, and means provided with an opening or several openings are arranged in the discharge line in order to increase the flow resistance during the discharge of the mixture comprising A), B), C), and D), wherein the cross-sectional area of the opening or the sum of the cross-sectional areas of all openings is =0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing flexible polyurethane foams, wherein an isocyanate component (component B) is used which comprises polyether carbonate polyol, and to the isocyanate component itself. The invention also provides an NCO-terminated, urethane group-comprising prepolymer obtainable by reaction of one or more polyisocyanates (B1) with one or more polyether carbonate polyols.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymer polyols comprising one or more base polyols; one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers in which at least one of the monomers is styrene which contains less than or equal to 1000 ppm of impurities; with one or more preformed stabilizers; in the presence of at least one free radical polymerization initiator; and optionally, one or more chain transfer agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates an organic liquid composition comprising a mixture of a first polymer with a linear polymeric chain having two photoactive groups as endgroup; and a second polymer with a multifunctional polymeric chain having at least three photoactive groups, that can reversibly and repeatedly crosslink to form a solid polymer network wherein said liquid composition been crosslinked by irradiation with at least one wavelength L1 and been uncrosslinked at least locally by irradiating the network with at least one other wavelength L2 in order to repeatedly adjust shape and optical properties of said composition in its crosslinked state. The composition is applicable as a starting material for intraocular lenses and for other lenses and optical elements.

Abstract: An ink composition includes (component A) a polymer that has a group containing a silsesquioxane structure and has a weight average molecular weight of 3,000 or more, (component B) a monofunctional polymerizable compound, and (component C) a polymerization initiator; or an ink composition includes (component A?) a compound that does not have an ethylenically unsaturated double bond but has a silsesquioxane structure, and has a molecular weight of 300 or more but less than 3,000, (component B?) a monofunctional polymerizable compound, (component C) a polymerization initiator, and (component D) a coloring agent, wherein a content of the (component B?) monofunctional polymerizable compound with respect to the total content of all the polymerizable compounds is 80% by mass or more.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an acrylic block copolymer and a UV-curable copolymer, wherein the composition is capable of being crosslinked by means of ultraviolet radiation. Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compositions disclosed herein, comprising providing an acrylic block copolymer, providing a UV-curable copolymer, heating the acrylic block copolymer, heating the UV-curable copolymer, and mixing them together to form a copolymer blend. The compositions and methods disclosed can be used, for instance, in pressure-sensitive adhesive applications including, but not limited to, labels, films, or tapes.

Abstract: Optically clear silicone hydrogel contact lenses are described that comprise a polymeric lens body that is the reaction product of a polymerizable composition comprising at least 25 wt. % of at least one hydroxyalkyl methacrylate; and at least 20 wt. % of at least one HEMA-compatible bifunctional polysiloxane comprising at least 6 siloxane groups and having an HLB value of at least 5 and/or a hydroxyl group content of at least 1 wt. %.

Abstract: A method for customizing a golf ball, and associated kits, are provided. The method includes steps of heating a golf ball that has a semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer material making up the cover layer, and then cooling the golf ball at a preselected rate so as to change the degree of crystallinity. The change in degree of crystallinity allows the golf ball to achieve different play characteristics. The change is reversible by repeating the method, and the method may be repeated many times using the same golf ball. Kits used to carry out the method may include a golf ball having a semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer material for the cover layer, a graphical representation of how the cooling relates to the desired play characteristics, a stand for holding the golf ball, a heater, and an additive that aids in heating or cooling the golf ball.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, used for producing a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that forms a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet according to an embodiment of the present invention, includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive composite substantially excluding a carboxyl group as a polar group, a bubble, and a surfactant.

Abstract: Disclosed are a thermosetting light-reflective resin composition, a method for preparing the same, an optical semiconductor element-mounted reflector produced therefrom, and an optical semiconductor device including the same. More specifically, disclosed are a thermosetting light-reflective resin composition which includes a polyhydric polyol having two or more hydroxyl groups and thus exhibits superior discoloration resistance and entails little deterioration in reflectance, a method for preparing the same, an optical semiconductor element-mounted reflector produced therefrom and an optical semiconductor device including the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interlayer insulating composition for a multilayer printed wiring board including: an epoxy resin including a naphthalene-modified epoxy resin, a cresol novolac epoxy resin, and a rubber-modified epoxy resin; a thermoplastic resin; a curing agent; and an inorganic filler and a multilayer printed wiring board including the same as an insulating layer. The present invention can provide an insulating composition excellent in adhesion between an insulating layer and a Cu layer to secure normal operation and reliability of a final substrate. Further, since the present invention properly includes an epoxy resin and a thermoplastic resin regardless of an increase in the content of an inorganic filler, it is possible to secure the reliability of the substrate by preventing an insulating film from being brittle and improving toughness of the insulating film while maintaining a low thermal expansion rate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an epoxy resin composition for a printed circuit board, an insulating film, a prepreg, and a multilayer printed circuit board, the epoxy resin composition including a liquid crystal oligomer having a low coefficient of thermal expansion and an improved glass transition temperature, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid composition containing calcium silicate hydrate and at least one water-swellable polymer which can form a hydrogel, and also to a process for preparing the composition, to the use thereof as a setting accelerator, and as a grinding aid in cement production. It also relates to building material mixtures which comprise the compositions.

Abstract: Claimed is a cationic copolymer and also its use as an admixture agent for building product systems, especially based on calcium sulfate. The copolymers of the invention effectuate accelerated setting behavior in clay-containing as well as non-clay-containing gypsums and they enable uncurtailed water reduction performance by dispersant agents used at the same time with the copolymers. The clay fractions in the gypsum system are masked by the cationic copolymer, and so the building product mixture exhibits properties of a building product mixture not containing clay. The copolymers are used as a formulation and also together with retarders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition that allows uniform dispersion of microfibrillated plant fibers so as to improve the required performance for a tire in a balanced manner, and a pneumatic tire formed from the rubber composition. The present invention relates to a rubber composition prepared from a masterbatch obtained by mixing rubber latex, microfibrillated plant fibers and a cationic polymer, wherein 0.01 to 5 parts by mass of the cationic polymer is added per 100 parts by mass of a rubber component of the rubber latex.

Abstract: A modified-asphalt composition prepared by introducing a diene end-capped block copolymer with a molten asphalt composition, where the block copolymer is defined by the formula ?-(D-V-d)x where each D is independently a polydiene block, each V is independently a vinyl aromatic block, each d is a polydiene end cap, ? is a coupling moiety, and x is an integer from 2 to 10.

Abstract: Provided is an inkjet pigment ink which contains a pigment that is selected from the group consisting of C.L. Pigment Yellow 74 having a transmittance of 70% or more, C.I. Pigment Red 269 having a transmittance of 70% or more, C.I. Pigment Red 122 having a transmittance of less than 70% and C.I. Pigment Yellow 150; a water-soluble solvent that is selected from the group consisting of glycol ethers and diols; water; and a pigment dispersing resin that is a copolymer which contains a monomer A, a monomer B and a monomer C as unit components. The monomer A is an alkyl (meth)acrylate ester; the monomer B is styrene, ?-methyl styrene or benzyl (meth)acrylate; and the monomer C is (meth)acrylic acid.

Abstract: A composition useful for molding electrical components is prepared by melt blending specific amounts of components including a polyamide, a poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer reaction product including a poly(phenylene ether) and a poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer, a flame retardant including a metal dialkylphosphinate, melamine polyphosphate, and zinc borate, and glass fibers. The use of a poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer reaction product rather than a poly(phenylene ether) alone provides improved surface resistivity without sacrificing flame retardancy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silylated amino resins, to processes for preparing them, to their use, and to coating compositions comprising them.

Abstract: A composite comprising a combination of a self-healing polymer matrix and a carbon fiber reinforcement is described. In one embodiment, the matrix is a polybutadiene graft copolymer matrix, such as polybutadiene graft copolymer comprising poly(butadiene)-graft-poly(methyl acrylate-co-acrylonitrile). A method of fabricating the composite is also described, comprising the steps of manufacturing a pre-impregnated unidirectional carbon fiber preform by wetting a plurality of carbon fibers with a solution, the solution comprising a self-healing polymer and a solvent, and curing the preform. A method of repairing a structure made from the composite of the invention is described. A novel prepreg material used to manufacture the composite of the invention is described.

Abstract: Mechanisms for coating surfaces of materials, the resulting coated materials, and solutions for use in material-coating processes are described. Triblock molecule components may be selected for desired properties. When applied in solution to a material, the molecules self-assemble into similarly oriented micro- or nanostructures coating the surface of the material. Various molecule properties can be tailored to produce a range of desirable surface coating properties. The surface coating may optionally be self cleaning if selected to be appropriately hydrophobic, allowing water and particulates to roll off of the surface with minimal friction.

Abstract: A method for producing a composition including polylactic acid and having excellent heat stability, especially moist heat stability, and a molded article thereof. The composition includes 100 parts by weight of a resin component (component A) which is composed of 5 to 100 wt % of polylactic acid (component A-?) and 95 to 0 wt % of a thermoplastic resin (component A-?), 0.001 to 5 parts by weight of a phosphono-fatty acid ester (component B), 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a phosphate metal salt (component C), 0.001 to 2 parts by weight of at least one antioxidant (component D) selected from the group consisting of a phosphite-based compound, a phosphonite-based compound, a hindered phenol-based compound and a thioether-based compound, and 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of an end-sealing agent (component E).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions of blended polycarbonate compositions with improved heat resistance. The resulting compositions, comprising a first polycarbonate polymer, a second polycarbonate polycarbonate, an impact modifier, optionally a flow promoter, and optionally a flame retardant, can be used in the manufacture of articles while still retaining the advantageous physical properties of blended polycarbonate compositions with improved heat resistance. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is prepared in a non-aqueous state from an acrylic polymer having an active hydrogen-containing group and a metal sulfate having a substituted group.

Abstract: A foaming agent or a master batch comprising a foaming agent for producing hollow-shaped foamed plastics using a blow-molding process containing an antistatic agent. The antistatic agent can comprise a fatty acid ester, an ethoxylated amine, or an alkyl sulfonate. In addition, the invention comprises a method for producing hollow-shaped, foamed plastics using the antistatic agent/master batch. The use of the antistatic agent results in a reproducible, stable production of hollow foamed plastic products such as bottles or yogurt cups with a better cellular structure, which produces a soft, rough surface of the products with a better feel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vinyl chloride resin composition for injection molding, including relative to 100 parts by mass of a vinyl chloride resin, (a) 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of an organic acid calcium salt and/or an organic acid zinc salt, (b) 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of a hydrotalcite compound, (c) 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of a ?-diketone compound, and (d) 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of a polyol mixture, wherein the polyol mixture of component (d) is a polyol mixture composed of pentaerithrytol and condensates thereof; when the degree of condensation of pentaerithritol is represented by n, the combined content of the pentaerithrytol and condensates thereof of n=1 to 3 is 5 to 40% by mass relative to the overall amount of the polyol mixture.

Abstract: A thermoplastic moulding composition, in particular a polyamide moulding composition, consisting of, by weight: (A) 20-88%—thermoplastic material; (B) 10-60%—fibrous fillers, formed from (B1) 10-60%—glass fibres, selected from: glass fibres (B1_1) with a non-circular cross section, wherein the axis ratio of the main cross-sectional axis to the secondary cross-sectional axis is at least 2; high-strength glass fibres (B1_2) with a glass composition (substantially SiO2, AlO, and MgO; or mixtures thereof; (B2) 0-20%—glass fibres, different from glass fibres of component (B1) and have a circular cross section; and (B3) 0-20%—further fibrous fillers, different from fibres of (B1) and (B2), not based on glass, and selected from the group: carbon fibres, graphite fibres, aramid fibres, nanotubes; (C) 2-10%—LDS additive or a mixture of LDS additives; (D) 0-30%—particulate filler; (E) 0-2%—further, different additives; the sum of (A)-(E) is 100% by weight.

Abstract: This invention describes a thermoplastic moulding compound, specifically a polyamide moulding compound, consisting of: (A) 20-88% by weight thermoplastic synthetic, preferably polyamide; (B) 10-70% by weight fibre-shaped aggregates; (B1) 10-70% by weight glass fibres that consist primarily of silicon dioxide, aluminium oxide, and magnesium oxide; (B2) 0-20% by weight glass fibres that differ from the fibres in components (B1); (B3) 0-20% by weight additional fibre-shaped aggregates that differ from the fibres in components (B1) and (B2), are not based on glass, and are selected from the following group: carbon fibres, graphite fibres, aramide fibres, nanotubes; (C) 2-40% by weight particulate filler material; (D) 0-2% by weight additives; whereby the sum of (A) through (D) equals 100% weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polypropylene-based resin composition, which comprises of a) a polypropylene; b) an ethylene 1-octene copolymer in which r1r2<1 (herein, r1=k11/k12, r2=k22/k21, k11 is a growth reaction rate constant when ethylene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is ethylene, k12 is a growth reaction rate constant when octene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is ethylene, k22 is a growth reaction rate constant when octene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is octene, and k21 is a growth reaction rate constant when ethylene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is octene); and c) an inorganic filling agent, and a part for vehicles manufactured by using the same.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a thermoplastic resin and a metal-resin composite particle, wherein the metal-resin composite particle includes a metal deposition layer, a first coating layer positioned on one side of the metal deposition layer, and a second coating layer positioned on the other side of the metal deposition layer, and the first coating layer and second coating layer include a thermosetting resin respectively. An article includes the resin composition.

Abstract: A translucent polymer composition is described that contains a thermoplastic polymer combined with an impact modifier. The thermoplastic polymer may comprise a polyester copolymer that is substantially amorphous. The impact modifier may have a core and shell construction and may be configured so as to substantially match the refractive index of the polyester polymer. The polymer composition may also contain at least one stabilizer, an anti-scratch additive, a glitter-like additive, in addition to other components. In one embodiment, the polymer composition substantially blocks ultraviolet rays. In particular, the polymer composition can be formulated so that within the ultraviolet light wavelength range, the polymer composition displays 0% transmission or less.

Abstract: The provided is a polypropylene/polylactic acid resin composition comprising a polypropylene resin, a polylactic acid resin, a reactive compatibilizer, optionally an impact modifier and an inorganic filler, having excellent heat resistance, impact resistance and flexural modulus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of a novel, single-component additive for addition to thermoplastics, in particular polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The resultant reduced friction delays melting of the thermoplastic during extrusion and therefore improves fluidity and lowers the process pressure required. The reduced friction moreover facilitates processing in shaping machinery by reducing adhesion to metal. In order to provide these technical improvements, the present invention provides a novel poly(meth)acrylate-based additive for thermoplastics, in particular for PVC. This features a poly(meth)acrylate backbone and long alkyl solid chains.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adhesive comprising an olefin polymer composition comprising a first amorphous polymer having a crystallinity of 5% or less, prepared with a first catalyst; and a second crystalline polymer, differing in chemical and physical properties from the first polymer, having a crystallinity of 20% or more, prepared with a second catalyst; and where the olefin polymer composition has a Dot T-Peel of 1 Newton or more on Kraft paper; an Mw of at least 7,000 to 80,000; a branching index (g?) of from 0.4 to 0.90 measured at the Mz of the polymer composition; and a crystallinity of between 5 and 40%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide resin blend including: a) 80 to 20 weight percent of a first homopolyamide; and b) 20 to 80 weight percent of a second homopolyamide that is different from said first homopolyamide; wherein the first and second homopolyamides are selected from the group consisting of poly(hexamethylene dodecanediamide) (PA 612), poly(hexamethylene tetradecanediamide) (PA614), poly(hexamethylene hexadecanediamide) (PA616) and poly(hexamethylene octadecanediamide) (PA618). Also disclosed are thermoplastic compositions including the resin blend, and optional components selected from the group: polymeric toughener, functional additive and reinforcing agent; and articles derived from the thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous polyester-polyurethane dispersion comprising a polyester resin, a basic neutralizing agent and water. The invention further relates to a process for the production of these dispersions and to their use. It has been found that by using succinic acid in the formation of the polyester polyol and dimethylol butyric acid in the formation of the polyester-polyurethane no further organic co-solvents such as NMP are necessary to form stable and useful aqueous polymer dispersions.

Abstract: A room-temperature-curable silicone rubber composition comprises: (A) an organopolysiloxane having on silicon atoms in the molecular chain in one molecule at least two specific alkoxysilyl-containing groups; (B) an organopolysiloxane having on silicon atom in the molecular chain neither a hydroxyl group nor an alkoxy group; (C) an alkoxysilane or its partial hydrolysis and condensation product; (D) a condensation reaction catalyst; and optionally comprises (E) an adhesion promoter and/or (F) a re-inforcing filler. The composition cures at room temperature due to contact with atmospheric moisture and exhibits an excellent adhesiveness to substrate in contact with the composition during the cure of the composition.

Abstract: A polyimide precursor comprising a repeating unit represented by the following chemical formula (1): in which A is a tetravalent group having at least one aliphatic six-membered ring and no aromatic ring in the chemical structure, and B is a divalent group having at least one amide bond and an aromatic ring in the chemical structure; or A is an aliphatic tetravalent group and B is a divalent group having at least one chemical structure represented by the following chemical formula (2) in the chemical structure: and X1 and X2 are each independently hydrogen, a C1-6 alkyl group or a C3-9 alkylsilyl group.

Abstract: A curable composition is provided. The curable composition has at least one functionalized fluoropolyether and at least one radical curing system. Further provided are fluoroelastomer compositions having a glass transition temperature of less than ?40° C. and shaped articles comprising fluoroelastomers having glass transition temperatures of less than ?40° C. obtained by curing the curable compositions. Also described are methods of making fluoroelastomer compositions having glass transition temperatures of less than ?40° C.

Abstract: Provided is a polymer preparing method. By additionally inputting a catalytic reducing agent that reduces an inactivated metal complex compound catalyst to an activated metal complex compound catalyst, a polymer polymerized at a high conversion ratio of a monomer can be provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an injection molded article made of a resin composition comprising 15 to 40% by mass of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fibers, and 60 to 85% by mass of a thermoplastic resin having a melt flow rate of 70 to 500 g/10 min. measured at a temperature of 230° C. and a load of 21.2 N, and a fusion peak temperature lower than 160° C. measured with a differential scanning calorimeter, where the combined mass of the ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fibers and the thermoplastic resin is taken as 100% by mass, wherein the injection molded article satisfies the following requirements: the intrinsic volume resistivity is 1.0×1015 ?·cm or more, the thermal conductivity is 1 W/m·K or more, and the specific gravity is 1.2 or less. The article is high in rigidity, impact resistance, electrically insulating property, and thermal conductivity.

Abstract: A process of degrading nitrile rubbers comprises subjecting them to a metathesis reaction in the presence of specific catalysts with increased activity.

Abstract: The present technology provides an carbon fiber reinforced plastic having an organoamine coated carbon fiber and a carbonyl functionalized matrix polymer. Also described is a method for recycling the carbon fiber reinforced plastic using an acidic gas.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides copolymers of 2-substituted-2-oxazolines possessing two or three reactive functional groups which are also chemically orthogonal. The copolymers described may be random copolymers, block copolymers or a mixture of random and block copolymer configurations. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides novel methods for synthesizing the above polymers and for conjugating to molecules such as targeting, diagnostic and therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A method for hydrogenating a polymer containing vinyl aromatic block and the hydrogenated polymer are provided. The method includes providing a polymer having at least one vinyl aromatic block; and hydrogenating the polymer in presence of a heterogeneous catalyst on a support, wherein the heterogeneous catalyst consists essentially of Ru, Zn and B, or Ru, Zn and P.

Abstract: Polyalkenyl succinimides which can be obtained with a process which comprises: a. reacting a reactive medium-high molecular weight polyalkene with maleic anhydride at a temperature higher than 180° C.; b. carrying out the reaction thermally for a time sufficient for having a conversion of the terminal vinylidene groups higher than 10%; c. completing the thermal reaction in the presence of a reaction accelerator consisting of a Lewis acid; d. reacting the reaction product of step (c) with an amine which has at least one primary aminic group capable of forming an imide group.