Abstract: Siloxane-based gel compositions are prepared from room temperature condensation curable mixtures that include 0.5-45% by weight silicone resin with at least two hydroxyl groups, 99.5-55% by weight of at least one silanol-terminated siloxane fluid, and a co-curable compound with an amino group. The siloxane-based gel compositions can be used as adhesives or sealants in medical articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a production method for a liquid high-purity organosilicon compound, the method comprising the steps of: adding, to a mixture containing an organosilicon compound selected from a group consisting of organomodified silcones and organomodified silanes and impurities, an organic wax having affinity with the impurities and having a higher melting point than the organosilicon compound, melting and mixing while heating, and introducing the impurities into the melted organic wax; obtaining a solidified product of the organic wax by cooling the organic wax; and performing solid/liquid phase separation on the organosilicon compound and the solidified product of the organic wax. With the present invention, it is possible to provide a useful method for producing a high-purity organosilicon compound stably and on a commercial scale.

Abstract: Methods of forming crosslinked cellulose include mixing a crosslinking agent with an aqueous mixture of cellulose fibers containing little to no excess water (e.g., solids content of 25-55%), drying the resulting mixture to 85-100% solids, then curing the dried mixture to crosslink the cellulose fibers. Systems include a mixing unit to form, from an aqueous mixture of unbonded cellulose fibers having a solids content of about 25-55% and a crosslinking agent, a substantially homogenous mixture of non-crosslinked, unbonded cellulose fibers and crosslinking agent; a drying unit to dry the substantially homogenous mixture to a consistency of 85-100%; and a curing unit and to cure the crosslinking agent to form dried and cured crosslinked cellulose fibers. Intrafiber crosslinked cellulose pulp fibers produced by such methods and/or systems have a chemical on pulp level of about 2-14% and an AFAQ capacity of at least 12.0 g/g.

Abstract: A process for preparing a vulcanizable composition, the process comprising mixing a vulcanizable rubber, a chemically-treated inorganic oxide, and a cellulose ester to prepare an initial masterbatch, introducing a rubber curative to the masterbatch, and mixing the masterbatch and curative to form the vulcanizable composition.

Abstract: A method for producing a wear resistant polyethylene medical implant includes forming a medical implant, such as an orthopedic implant, made at least partially of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The polyethylene may be irradiated with gamma ray or e-beam radiation to form free radicals and then crosslinked to eliminate free radicals prior to exposure to oxygen. The so treated bearing surface of the crosslinked polyethylene is then coated with a photoinitiator. Thereafter the bearing material is photocrosslinked with ultra-violet (UV) radiation. The photocrosslinking process can also be applied to non-crosslink UHMWPE.

Abstract: A molded article is provided that includes a resin matrix having a surface, the resin matrix formed from cross-linked polyester resin or vinyl-ester resin. Microspheroids having a mean diameter of from 16 to 45 microns are embedded in the resin matrix. The microspheroids having a specific gravity of between 0.19 and 0.6 and an isotactic crush strength of greater than or equal to 2750 kilopascals (kPa). Surface activating agent alkoxysilane molecules are covalently bonded to each of the microspheroids. Filler particles are also present in the resin matrix. Fibers are also present in in the resin matrix. The fibers being natural fibers, glass fibers, carbon fibers, or a combination thereof. The article has a specific gravity of between 0.80 and 1.25.

Abstract: Provided are a rubber article reinforcing steel wire that is superior in bending fatigue properties to the related art and has a flat cross-sectional shape, and a rubber article using the wire. In a rubber article reinforcing steel wire 10, a major diameter and a minor diameter are substantially perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: A low-density polyethylene nanocomposite comprising 5 weight percent or more of at least one nanoscale filler selected from the group consisting of montmorillonite clay, silica and zinc oxide. Changes in weatherability of the three low-density polyethylene nanocomposites based on the nanoscale fillers are determined. A surface area of the nanoscale filler in the nanocomposites is from 10 m2/g to 50 m2/g.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced resin sheet and an integrally molded article are provided. The fiber-reinforced resin sheet comprises a nonwoven fabric made of reinforcing fibers having a thermoplastic resin (A) impregnated on one side of the nonwoven fabric. The fiber-reinforced resin sheet satisfies any one of the following conditions (I) and (II): (I) the nonwoven fabric has an area wherein the reinforcing fibers constituting the nonwoven fabric are exposed on the other side in the thickness direction of the nonwoven fabric, and (II) the nonwoven fabric has a thermoplastic resin (B) impregnated on the other side in thickness direction of the nonwoven fabric, and the nonwoven fabric has a reinforcing fiber volume ratio Vfm of up to 20% by volume, and wherein the thermoplastic resin (A) and the thermoplastic resin (B) form an interface layer in the sheet, and the interface layer has a concave-convex shape with a maximum height Ry of at least 50 ?m and an average roughness Rz of at least 30 ?m.

Abstract: A cast film, for use in monolayer and multilayer applications, having an outstanding inherent cling property is disclosed. Additionally, a multilayer cast film utilizing a cast film component layer prepared from a Ziegler-Natta catalyzed ethylene and alpha-olefin copolymer is disclosed, wherein the cast film component layer has a cling force of at least 200 grams-force per inch width at 200% pre-stretch, a slow puncture resistance of greater than 50 J/mm, and a TD tear strength of greater than 450 g/mil, with no cling additives present in the cast film component layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photosensitive resin composition, a protective film and an element having the same. The aforementioned photosensitive resin composition includes an alkali-soluble resin (A), an ortho-naphthoquinone diazide sulfonic acid ester (B) and a solvent (C). The alkali-soluble resin (A) is copolymerized by an unsaturated carboxylic acid or unsaturated carboxylic anhydride compound (a1), a fluorene derivative having a double-bond group (a2) and an unsaturated compound having an acid-decomposable group (a3).

Abstract: An organic insulating material and a flexible display device are disclosed. The organic insulating material comprises an acrylic polymer having a cinnamoyl moiety.

Abstract: The present invention is a laminate film comprising a plastic film, and an inorganic layer and an organic layer containing a 1,3,5-triazine derivative laid on at least one surface of the plastic film, wherein the 1,3,5-triazine derivative has a sulfur-containing group as a substituent on at least one of 2, 4 and 6 positions.

Abstract: Provided is a biaxially-stretched film wherein the biaxial stretching is possible in a broader temperature range and which is excellent in thickness accuracy, and an ethylene polymer composition serving as a raw material of the film. The biaxially-stretched film of the present invention is obtained from an ethylene polymer composition (E) including a specific ethylene polymer component (A) containing 20 to 100 wt % of an ethylene polymer (a) being a copolymer of ethylene and a C4-10 ?-olefin and having specific melt flow rate and density, and an ethylene polymer component (B) being another copolymer of ethylene and a C4-10 ?-olefin, wherein a weight fraction [WA] of the ethylene polymer component (A) is 0.50 or more and 0.92 or less, and a weight fraction [WB] of the ethylene polymer component (B) is 0.08 or more and 0.50 or less provided that WA and WB total 1.0.

Abstract: Provided are a thermoplastic resin shaped-article in which vacancies with satisfactory light emission efficiency are formed, and a thermoplastic resin light guide that uses the thermoplastic resin shaped-article. Pulse laser irradiation is performed in a state in which the pulse laser is focused to an inner region of a primary thermoplastic resin shaped-article, thereby forming cracks at the inner side of the primary thermoplastic resin shaped-article. Then, a heat treatment is performed at a temperature equal to or higher than a glass transition temperature of a thermoplastic resin that constitutes the primary thermoplastic resin shaped-article, thereby obtaining a thermoplastic resin shaped-article 20 in which substantially spherical vacancies 244 having minimum diameter of 30 ?m or more are formed only at the inner region distant from a surface thereof by 10 ?m or more.

Abstract: The Invention relates to a drawn polymer film, comprising (A) a polymer or polymer blend and at least (B) one additional component with an average particle diameter of between 0.1 and 15 ?m, which by means of (C) one or several secondary treatment steps is processed to form a membrane after being drawn. The average particle diameter of component (B) ranges between 0.1 and 15 ?m, preferably 0.5-8.0 ?m, with the range between 1.0 and 7.0 ?m being particularly preferred. The membranes are used for alkene-alkane separation, electrodialysis, the desalinisation of seawater, in fuel cell applications and other membrane applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composition for the preparation of a polymeric foam with improved thermal properties, to a polymeric foam obtainable therefrom, and to a method for preparing such a polymeric foam each for them comprising (i) an at least essentially amorphous polymer resin and (ii) a nucleating agent. The at least essentially amorphous polymer resin is preferably polystyrene. The nucleating agent is preferably selected from the group consisting of 1,3:2,4-bis-(benzylidene)-sorbitol derivates and mixtures thereof, and is preferably 1,3:2,4-bis-O-(4-methylbenzylidene)-D-sorbitol, 1,3:2,4-bis-(3,4-Dimethylbenzylidene)-sorbitol and 1,3:2,4-bis-(4-propylbenzylidene)-propyl sorbitol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a porous membrane comprising a cellulosic material and a copolymer of the formula: A-B-A (I) or A-B (II), wherein block A, for example, polyglycerol, a polymer of allyl glycidyl ether, or a copolymer of glycidol and allyl glycidyl ether, or a polymer of allyl glycidyl ether or a copolymer of glycidol and allyl glycidyl ether wherein one or more allyl groups having been replaced by hydrophilic groups. Also disclosed is a method for preparing such a membrane.

Abstract: Provided is a porous material made of at least an aliphatic polyester resin or an aliphatic polycarbonate resin, and having a porosity of 70% or higher, wherein a polystyrene equivalent weight average molecular weight of the resin measured by gel permeation chromatography is 300,000 or greater.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrophilic porous membrane comprising a block copolymer of the formula: A-B-A (I) or A-B (II), wherein block A is (i) a copolymer of glycidol and allyl glycidyl ether, the copolymer having one or more allyl groups; or (ii) a copolymer of glycidol and allyl glycidyl ether, wherein one or more of the allyl groups of the copolymer have been replaced with 1,2-dihydroxypropyl group or a group of the formula: —(CH2)a—S—(CH2)b—X, wherein a, b, and X are as defined herein, and block B is an aromatic hydrophobic polymeric segment, for example, polyethersulfone. Also disclosure is a method of preparing such porous membranes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing thin, porous membranes made of a thermoplastic silicone compound S, in which, in a first step, a solution or suspension of a silicone composition SZ, which contains the thermoplastic silicone elastomer S1 with alkenyl groups—and contains crosslinker V, is formed in a mixture of solvent L1 and solvent L2, in a second step, the solution or suspension is brought into a mold, in a third step, solvent L1 is removed from the solution or suspension until the solubility of the silicone composition SZ in the mixture of solvent L1 and solvent L2 falls below a threshold, wherein a phase A, which is rich in the silicone composition SZ,—and a phase B, which is poor in silicone composition SZ, are formed and thus the structural formation is carried out by phase A. In a fourth step, the solvent L2 and residues of solvent L1 are removed and the silicone composition SZ is subjected to a cross-linking, wherein the silicone compound S is formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant material including: a silicone resin; and a flame retardant filler, in which the silicone resin is at least one selected from the group consisting of an addition type silicone resin, a self-crosslinking type silicone resin, a silicone resin component of a silicone rubber film-forming type emulsion and a silicone rubber powder.

Abstract: The invention relates to colorant compositions, and aqueous latex paints or other water-borne coatings made from them, which have a mitigated environmental impact. Levels of solvents, additives and impurities comprising volatile non-aqueous constituents, alkylphenol ethoxylates (and derivatives thereof), crystalline silica, and/or formaldehyde are decreased relative to those typical of preceding generations of colorants and tinted aqueous latex paints and other water-borne coatings. On the other hand, paint-performance as indicated by any of Stormer viscosity stabilization, rheological profile flow/leveling and sag resistance, water sensitivity and color transfer resistance is comparable to a paint in which the aforementioned solvents, additives and impurities are still present.

Abstract: The invention disclose halogen free thermoplastic or cross linked polymers compositions comprising a polyolefin and/or a polyolefin containing polar co-monomers and a combination of metal hydroxides and inorganic hypophosphite as a synergic, and optionally other ingredients. These compositions show a superior balance of flame retardant properties compared to already known corresponding halogen free formulations. Molded items obtained using the polymer composition according to the present invention are useful in a wide range of injection molding and extrusion applications, especially cables.

Abstract: A thermoset composition can include a cross-linked polyolefin; a primary filler selected from the group consisting of talc, calcined clay, or combinations thereof; a secondary filler selected from one or more of a metal oxide and a metal nitride, and one of a composition stabilizer and antioxidant. The thermoset composition can exhibit a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.27 W/mK, and/or a dielectric loss tangent of less than about 3% when measured at 90° C. The thermoset composition can be used in the construction on an insulation layer or jacket layer of a power cable.

Abstract: A low-density polyethylene nanocomposite comprising 5 weight percent or more of at least one nanoscale filler selected from the group consisting of montmorillonite clay, silica and zinc oxide. Changes in weatherability of the three low-density polyethylene nanocomposites based on the nanoscale fillers are determined. A surface area of the nanoscale filler in the nanocomposites is from 10 m2/g to 50 m2/g.

Abstract: Provided is an ultrasonic sensor assembly for a vehicle. The ultrasonic sensor assembly is characterized by including a hollow housing, a rubber which couples a sensor cell to the housing, and a potting liquid with which the interior of the housing is filled, in which the rubber is made of fumed silica.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a multilayered pipe having a layer comprising a resin composition containing EVOH, which is unlikely to exhibit the occurrence of cracking in the EVOH layer due to oxidative degeneration and has excellent gas barrier property even during long-term usage at high temperatures, and also to provide a resin composition for obtaining the multilayered pipe. The present invention relates to a resin composition containing 0.001 to 5 parts by mass of an antioxidant (B) and 0.00001 to 0.3 parts by mass of a conjugated polyene compound (C) having a molecular weight of 1000 or less, relative to 100 parts by mass of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A).

Abstract: Provided are a resin composition controlled such that after keeping under a severe environment as in high-temperature hot water or in hot water under chemically severe condition, such as an acidic or basic condition, etc., for a fixed period of time, it is quickly decomposed; and a structure thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a water-based elastomeric composition free from aromatics or similar solvents comprising: an elastomer, a thickener, titanium dioxide, an antioxidant, a fungicide, water and optionally a coloring agent. Said composition further comprises a corrosion inhibitor. The water-based elastomeric composition may be impregnated to a textile material, preferably a fiber glass textile.

Abstract: The invention relates to flame retardants for plastics such as, for example, synthetic polymers and plastic compositions, as well as corresponding production methods and uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to carbon fibre-containing particles, preferably in the form of pellets or granules, which are suitable, in particular, for producing carbon fibre-containing (composite) materials, preferably carbon fibre-containing plastics, and also a process for producing them and their use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiaromatic polyamide resin composition including a semiaromatic polyamide (A), a phosphorus-based flame retardant (B) and an inorganic aluminum compound (C), wherein the mass ratio (A/B) between (A) and (B) is 50/50 to 95/5; the amount of the inorganic aluminum compound (C) is 0.1 to 20 parts by mass in relation to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of (A) and (B); (A) is constituted with an aromatic dicarboxylic acid component, an aliphatic diamine component and a monocarboxylic acid component; and the content of the monocarboxylic acid component is 0.3 to 4.0 mol % in relation to the whole monomer components constituting (A).

Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition having superior gas-barrier properties. More specifically, the rubber composition contains a layered compound and a modified butyl-based rubber having a functional group that interacts with the layered compound.

Abstract: This invention is directed towards additives for improving the thermal stability of polymers. The additives comprise low water solubility particles of transition metal compounds which are surface functionalized. A specific additive for nylons utilizes surface functionalized Cul particles and may also contain alkali metal halides.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a modified silica product includes admixing a mercapto silane and a silica to form a hydrophobated silica, and treating the hydrophobated silica with an oxidizing agent. Likewise, a method for manufacturing a silica masterbatch with the modified silica product includes the admixing a mercapto silane solution and a silica slurry to form a hydrophobated silica slurry, and then treating the hydrophobated silica slurry with an oxidizing agent to form a modified silica slurry. The modified silica slurry is blended with a rubber latex, which is then coagulated to form the silica masterbatch. Rubber formulations and articles manufactured with one of the modified silica product and the silica masterbatch are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition for tire treads and a tire manufactured using the same. More particular, the rubber composition for tire treads includes 50 to 200 parts by weight of a wet masterbatch prepared by reacting a styrene-butadiene latex, a carbon black and a liquid styrene-butadiene copolymer at 50 to 95° C. for three to nine hours according to a batchwise method, 60 to 70 parts by weight of a raw rubber, and 50 to 200 parts by weight of a carbon black. Accordingly, the rubber composition for tire treads has enhanced grip and anti-wear performances under a condition of heavy load, high slip and high speed, and thus, may be usefully used in manufacturing a ultra-high performance tire.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition for tire treads and a tire manufactured using the same. The rubber composition for tire treads includes 50 to 200 parts by weight of a wet masterbatch, 60 to 70 parts by weight of a raw rubber, and 50 to 200 parts by weight of a carbon black, the wet masterbatch being prepared by reacting 50 to 200 parts by weight of a carbon black, 20 to 100 parts by weight of a plant based resin and 50 to 200 parts by weight of a processing oil with respect to 100 parts by weight of a styrene-butadiene latex, according to a batchwise method. Accordingly, high grip performance is exhibited under a condition of heavy load, high slip and high speed, thereby being applicable to an ultra-high performance tire.

Abstract: A film comprising from about 20 wt. % to about 85 wt. % of a polyolefin component, from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of an elastomeric resin, and from about 20 wt. % to about 45 wt. % of a particle component; wherein the film has a basis weight of from about 5 gsm to about 25 gsm; wherein the film has a predicted sound pressure level over the frequency octave range of 2000 Hz-6300 Hz of less than about 43 dB.

Abstract: A film comprising from about 20 wt. % to about 85 wt. % of a polyolefin component and from about 20 wt. % to about 45 wt. % of a particle component; wherein the film has a basis weight of from about 5 gsm to about 25 gsm; wherein the film is activated and subjected to an engineering strain of greater than about 20%; wherein the film has a predicted sound pressure level over the frequency octave range of 2000 Hz-6300 Hz of less than about 43 dB.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising the following: A) an ethylene/?-olefin/diene interpolymer; B) a functionalized ethylene-based polymer selected from the group consisting of the following: a) an anhydride grafted ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer; b) an acid functionalized ethylene-based polymer; and c) an ester functionalized ethylene-based polymer; C) a cross-linking agent; and wherein the weight ratio of component A to component B is from 98:2 to 60:40.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes (A) a graft rubber copolymer, (B) an aromatic vinyl-vinyl cyanide-based copolymer, and (C) a silicone-modified aromatic vinyl-vinyl cyanide-based copolymer. The silicone-modified aromatic vinyl-vinyl cyanide-based copolymer (C) has an average particle size of about 100 ?m or less.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a vinyl copolymer and a thermoplastic resin composition including the same. The vinyl copolymer is prepared by copolymerization of (A) an aromatic vinyl monomer, (B) a vinyl cyanide monomer, and (C) a dimaleimide monomer.

Abstract: A durable partially water permeable article that can be used for transporting fluids such as water resulting from a co-continuous extruded structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a crosslinking resin composition comprising an ethylene copolymer and a crosslinking aid, in which the crosslinked product of the resin composition has excellent insulation properties (volume resistivity value). The present invention provides a heat-crosslinking resin composition comprising an ethylene copolymer, a crosslinking agent and a urethane poly(meth)acrylate as a crosslinking aid, and (2) a radiation-crosslinking resin composition comprising an ethylene copolymer and a urethane poly(meth)acrylate as a crosslinking aid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a polymer particle in which a urethane resin (A1) and an acrylic polymer (B1) are included in a single particle, said polymer particle having a gel fraction of 10% or more as measured using N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) as a solvent; a polymer particle in which a urethane resin (A2) having a sulfonic acid group and an acrylic polymer (B2) are included in a single particle, said polymer particle having a surface acid value of 0.1 to 19 mgKOH/g as measured by a potentiometric titration method; and a method for producing a polymer dispersion. According to the present invention, it becomes possible to provide: a polymer dispersion which has excellent polymerization stability and can have an excellent coating viscosity property and excellent storage stability when used in a coating material; a method for producing the polymer dispersion; and a polymer particle contained in the polymer dispersion.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of a homogeneous spinning solution for the production of acrylic fibers which comprises the following steps: i) preparation of a homogeneous suspension by mixing a powder homopolymer or copolymer of acrylonitrile with a mixture of DMSO/water ranging from 94.5/5.5 to 97/3% w/w at a temperature ranging from 5° C. to 10° C., preferably a mixture of DMSO/water 95/5 at a temperature of 5° C., said mixing being carried out in a time ranging from 5 to 30 minutes, by spraying a stream of the DMSO/water solvent onto a stream of powder homopolymer or copolymer of acrylonitrile, disgregated and premixed; ii) heating the homogeneous suspension coming from step i) to a temperature ranging from 70° C. to 150° C. in a time ranging of from 0.5 to 30 minutes, until the complete dissolution of the homopolymer or copolymer and the formation of a homogeneous solution. This spinning solution is then fed to a storage tank or to the spinning line.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes (A) a rubber-modified vinyl-based graft copolymer, (B) a silicone-modified aromatic vinyl-based copolymer, and (C) an aromatic vinyl-unsaturated nitrile-based copolymer. The thermoplastic resin composition can exhibit low-gloss characteristics and a synergistic effect of impact resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to elastomeric compositions containing plant derivatives as biofillers and vegetable oil derivatives acting as extender oils. In particular, one object of the invention are elastomeric compositions comprising at least one elastomer, at least one vegetable oil derivative, at least one biofiller of plant origin and at least one coupling agent.

Abstract: High impact polystyrenes and related monovinyl aromatic polymers generally have either a high modulus or good resistance to environmental stress cracking. The present invention is directed at polymeric materials having both a high modulus and good resistance to environmental stress cracking thus enabling the down gauging of parts, and or the use of the materials in new applications. The invention is predicated on the use of one or more, or even all of the following features: a high molecular weight matrix polymer, reduced concentration of elastomeric polymer, or methods that result in large rubber particle size.