Abstract: Predominately amino terminated phosphonamide oligomers and their use as flame retardant additives in polyamides and copolyamides without detracting from melt processability are described herein. Other important properties such as strength, modulus, dyeing and thermal stability are maintained.

Abstract: Shape memory polymers featuring reversible actuation capability under ambient stimulus for integration with apparel. One approach is to use a multiblock polymer consisting of two (or potentially more) blocks in which the one block is the crystalline switching block with relatively low melting transitions, the other block has a higher thermal transition, and the two blocks are linked together by a linker molecule. Another approach is to use a graft copolymer having high and low melting transitions where the graft copolymer has a first polymer serving as the backbone and a second polymer being grafted to or from the backbone at certain graft locations. A further approach is to use latent crosslinking of a semicrystalline polymer with reactive groups placed on the backbone.

Abstract: Provided is a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer, including a specific polycarbonate block unit (A) and a specific polyorganosiloxane block unit (B), in which in a differential molecular weight distribution curve obtained from measurement of the polyorganosiloxane block unit (B) by gel permeation chromatography using the polystyrene calibration curve, the curve having an axis of abscissa indicating a logarithmic value log(M) of a molecular weight M and an axis of ordinate indicating dw/d log(M) obtained by differentiating a concentration fraction w with respect to the logarithmic value log(M) of the molecular weight, (1) a dw/d log(M) value becomes maximum in a range of 3.4?log(M)?4.0, and (2) in the differential molecular weight distribution curve, a ratio of a value obtained by integrating the dw/d log(M) value over a range of 4.0?Log(M)?4.5 to a value obtained by integrating the dw/d log(M) value over the entire range of the log(M) is 6% or more and 40% or less.

Abstract: Provided are a CNT-polymer complex and a process for preparing the same. The CNT-polymer complex includes carbon nanotubes (CNT) coated with a block copolymer of a conjugated polymer and a non-conjugated polymer, wherein the non-conjugated polymer comprises at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of styrene, butadiene, isoprene, methacryl, acryl, acryl amide, methacryl amide, acrylonitrile, vinyl acetate, vinyl pyridine and vinyl pyrrolidone in which at least one selected from the group consisting of a sulfone group, carboxyl group, acryl group and phosphate group is protected with a protective group, and provides at least one dopant selected from the group consisting of a sulfone group, carboxyl group, acryl group and phosphate group by external stimuli so that self-doping is allowed; and the complex is soluble to an organic solvent in a neutral state but is insoluble to any solvent after subjecting it to external stimuli.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new benzene polycarboxylic acids compound, which is prepared by alkaline oxidation of hydrolyzed lignin. The present invention also relates to the use of the new benzene polycarboxylic acids compound as part of a composite substance, where the composite substance is prepared by complexing or encapsulating the new benzene polycarboxylic acid compounds with a metal cation. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the new benzene polycarboxylic acids compound and for its use in cosmetic, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a solvent-containing dry film and a method for applying a dry film on a substrate. The dry film includes a carrier and a resin layer. The resin layer contains a resin composition and a solvent and the solvent is present in a total amount of at least 5 wt % based on the total weight of the resin layer. The dry film of the present invention can be applied onto a substrate without the use of a prior art vacuum lamination apparatus. The application process is simple and is more cost-efficient than the prior art techniques.

Abstract: Liquid (meth)acrylic syrup for impregnating a fibrous substrate, method of impregnating a fibrous substrate, composite material obtained following polymerisation of the pre-impregnated substrate The present invention relates to a liquid (meth)acrylic syrup for impregnating a fibrous substrate. The present invention relates in particular to a viscous liquid syrup mainly containing methacrylic or acrylic components. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing such a syrup. The invention also relates to a process for impregnating a fibrous substrate comprising long glass fibers with said viscous liquid syrup. The invention also relates to a fibrous substrate preimpregnated with said syrup, which is useful for manufacturing transparent parts especially for the building sector. The present invention also relates to a manufacturing process for manufacturing transparent parts obtained via this process.

Abstract: A foam container is made. A foam material is uniformly coated on at least one surface of the container. The foam material is formed by mixing a PU aqueous liquid, a defoamer, a thickener, a foaming agent, an adhesive and an additive. Fabrication speed is improved with reduced power consumption. The container thus fabricated has increased thickness, good hydrolysis resistance, good adhesion (without crumbs dropped), good heat insulation, good scratch resistance, good abrasion resistance, good printability and good workability for continuous production.

Abstract: A method for producing a skin-covered molded article including filling polypropylene-based resin expanded beads in a hollow space of a thermoplastic resin skin and feeding steam into the hollow space to fusion-bond the expanded beads together, the expanded beads showing specific DSC characteristics involving a specific high temperature peak(s) with specific heat of fusion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a latex composition comprising: a) at least one compound of latex containing less than 55% of styrene, b) a heat-sensitive gelling agent selected from the group of polyether-polysiloxanes, c) a foaming agent, and d) at least one vulcanizing agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods which make advantageous use of vinylidene fluoride (CH2?CF2), and in particular embodiments, to heat transfer fluids and heat transfer methods, blowing agents, and thermoplastic foams which utilize vinylidene fluoride (CH2?CF2). Compositions of the present invention include from about 0.1 to about 60 percent, on a weight basis, of a co-agent and from about 99.0 to about 40 percent, on a weight basis, of vinylidene fluoride (CH2?CF2).

Abstract: A foamable polymeric mixture is provided that includes a polymer composition, at least one blowing agent, and at least one non-VOC processing aid comprising one or more of an adipate ester; benzoate; fatty acids and their derivatives, propylene carbonate; ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer; styrene-methyl methacrylate copolymer; and a dispersion of organic salt of a fatty acid in copolymer. The blowing agent comprising at least one of carbon dioxide, hydrofluoroolefins, hydrochlorofluoroolefins and hydrofluorocarbons, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A spongelike structure or a powder having fibers three-dimensionally arranged therein with high dispersibility, whose apparent density can be designed depending on the purpose or utility, as well as a process producing it. A fiber dispersion in which fibers having a number mean diameter in a predetermined range are dispersed in a dispersion medium, and this fiber dispersion is dried to remove the dispersion medium, thereby, a spongelike structure and a powder are produced.

Abstract: An inventive process for the production of a composite polymer material is provided allowing for the preparation of a composite polymer material with high filler content which may be used as a masterbatch.

Abstract: A medical rubber part according to the present invention comprises a rubber composition including at least one type of rubber component, selected from the group consisting of butyl rubbers and halogenated butyl rubbers, and not less than 3 parts by mass and not more than 50 parts by mass, with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of the rubber component, of silica with a BET specific surface area of not less than 1 m2/g and not more than 60 m2/g and a bulk specific gravity of not less than 30 g/liter and not more than 130 g/liter.

Abstract: A liquid color concentration for use in plastic articles comprises a non-orthophthalate plasticizer and at least one of a colorant, a functional additive or a special effect pigment.

Abstract: Disclosed are a bulk PVC composition and a bulk PVC polymerization method using the same. According to the present invention, a bulk PVC composition that may effectively prevent generation of fine particles and scale (adhering to a reactor wall) during bulk polymerization and may be prepared without a post-treatment process of an antistatic agent added to easily isolate fine particles after bulk PVC polymerization, and a method and apparatus for polymerizing the same may be provided.

Abstract: There is provided herein a stable suspension of at least one of an inorganic oxide, an inorganic hydroxide, an inorganic carbonate and mixed salts thereof of the metals of groups II and III of the Periodic Table of Elements in a liquid phosphate ester. There is also provided a flame retarded thermoplastic resin composition containing a hydrolysis-susceptible thermoplastic resin and the stable suspension. There is also provided an electronic component comprising the flame retarded thermoplastic resin composition.

Abstract: A phenol-free overbased alkaline earth metal carboxylate is obtained by reacting a cyclic ether alcohol, an alkaline earth metal hydroxide, a fatty carboxylic acid, carbon dioxide, an optional fatty alcohol, and an optional liquid hydrocarbon solvent or oil.

Abstract: A novel plasticizer blend(s) useful for plastisol compositions, including organisols, having good solvating properties, good viscosity profiles and compatibility with other plasticizers and solvents traditionally used in plastisols, comprising benzoate ester plasticizer(s) and a compatibilizing plasticizer component. Methods for preparing a plastisol having low viscosity and good rheology characteristics and for rendering a benzoate ester plasticizer, or blends thereof, compatible with organic solvents traditionally used in plastisols, by incorporating the novel plasticizer blend(s), which do not require adjusting the solubility parameters of the solvents to accommodate the plasticizer, are disclosed.

Abstract: A mixture useful as plasticizer comprises trimellitic esters and polyether polyol esters, characterized in that the mixture comprises from 1 to 99% by weight of trimellitic esters and 99 to 1% by weight of polyether polyol esters, wherein the polyether polyol esters can be derived from linear or branched, aliphatic monocarboxylic acids having 3 to 20 carbon atoms in the molecule.

Abstract: We provide a method for producing a rubber composition that includes a rubber component (A) including natural rubber, at least one filler (B) selected from an inorganic filler and carbon black, and a hydrazide compound (C), the method comprising compounding in an optional preliminary compounding stage and a plurality of compounding stages, and adding the hydrazide compound (C) and kneading in the preliminary compounding stage and/or a first compounding stage, the hydrazide compound (C) being represented by general formula (I): R—CONHNH2, where R represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having from 3 to 30 carbon atoms, or an aryl group. We also provide a rubber composition produced with this method.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ester-based resin composition having a hydrolysis resistance which is free from significant increase in melt viscosity and solution viscosity. The ester-based resin composition of the present invention includes an ester-based resin, an aliphatic polycarbodiimide other than a xylylene-based aliphatic polycarbodiimide, and a xylylene-based polycarbodiimide, in which a mass ratio of the aliphatic polycarbodiimide other than a xylylene-based aliphatic polycarbodiimide to the xylylene-based polycarbodiimide [(aliphatic polycarbodiimide other than xylylene-based aliphatic polycarbodiimide)/(xylylene-based polycarbodiimide)] is from 0.1 to 10.0.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) compounds being free of heavy metals, particularly heavy metals in the form of stabilizer additives, the most common heavy metal being tin.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition for a tire soft stiffener improved in a crack resistance and a low heat generation, wherein carbon black (A) contained in the rubber shows specific particle size distribution behavior in an aggregate mass distribution curve, and the composition contains at least one compound selected from carbon black coupling agents consisting of bismaleimide (B), alkylidene hydrazide (C), disulfane (D) and carboxylic hydrazide (E), and a heavy-duty tire produced by using the above rubber composition is further provide.

Abstract: Described as one aspect of the invention are polyester compositions containing: (I) at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising: (i) 70 to 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues; (ii) 0 to 30 mole % of aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 20 carbon atoms; and (iii) 0 to 10 mole % of aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 16 carbon atoms; and (b) a glycol component comprising: (i) 1 to 99 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and (ii) 1 to 99 mole % of cyclohexanedimethanol residues; and (II) at least one thermal stabilizer chosen from at least one of alkyl phosphate esters, aryl phosphate esters, mixed alkyl aryl phosphate esters, reaction products thereof, and mixtures thereof; wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and wherein the total mole % of the glycol component is 100 mole %.

Abstract: A vinyl chloride resin composition for transparent products, comprising 100 parts by mass of the vinyl chloride resin, 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of the following component (A), 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of the following component (B) and 0.01 to 3 parts by mass of the following component (C); (A) At least one kind of salt selected from organic acid zinc salts. (B) At least one kind of compound selected from zinc-modified hydrotalcite compounds. (C) At least one kind of compound selected from phosphite ester compounds.

Abstract: A spray foam formulation used to form a spray foam insulation layer in a wall structure is described. The formulation may include the reaction product of a polyisocyanate compound and a polyol compound; a fire retardant chosen from at least one of a non-halogenated fire retardant; and a reactive halogen-containing fire retardant, and a carbohydrate. The spray foam insulation layer has an insulative R value of 3.0 to 7.2 per inch, and a density of between about 0.3 to about 4.5 pcf. Further, spray foam insulation made from the spray foam formulation may have fire retardant characteristics that are equivalent to or better than a similar spray insulation foam insulation using non-reactive halogenated fire retardants such as tris(1-chloro-2-propyl)phosphate (TCPP).

Abstract: A chemically multi-functional nanomaterial for use as binding agent in composite structures having at least two components chemically different from each other, wherein said chemically multi-functional nanomaterial is provided with a first functional group and at least a second functional group different from said first functional group, is proposed. Also two alternative methods for production of said chemically multi-functional nanomaterial is proposed. Further, a composite structure comprising said chemically multi-functional nanomaterial is proposed.

Abstract: A method of functionalizing reclaimed elastomer material is described. The method involves subjecting particles of the reclaimed elastomer material to shear at temperatures less than 100° C. such that inter-chain bonds of the reclaimed elastomer material are cleaved wherein the particles of the reclaimed elastomer material have a size of 60 mesh or smaller. The reclaimed elastomer material can be subjected to shear in the presence of a modifier which selectively promotes the cleavage of inter-chain bonds in the reclaimed elastomer material. A functionalized reclaimed elastomer material made by a method as described above and an elastomer compound which comprises the functionalized reclaimed elastomer material are also described.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a chloroprene polymer composition resistant to discoloration under heat or light. Provided is a chloroprene rubber composition, prepared by carrying out emulsion polymerization in the presence of 0.5 to 7.0 parts by mass of a rosin acid salt as emulsifier and terminating the emulsion polymerization by addition of a polymerization inhibitor and a phosphorus- or phenol-based compound as antioxidant. It is possible according to the invention to obtain a chloroprene polymer composition superior in discoloration resistance under heat or light. The chloroprene polymer composition according to the present invention can be used favorably for adhesion of cloths, leathers, foamed sheets, papers, woods, shoe parts, and others.

Abstract: The reinforced polymer composites from recycled plastic are polymer blends made from recycled polymers that are reinforced with glass fibers and mica. In particular, the reinforced polymer composites are blends of recycled low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and polypropylene (PP) with a mica filler that are reinforced with glass fibers, where the low-density polyethylene forms between 30 wt % and 35 wt % of the composite, the high-density polyethylene forms between 15 wt % and 17.5 wt % of the composite, the polypropylene forms between 15 wt % and 17.5 wt % of the composite, the glass fibers form between 15 wt % and 40 wt % of the composite, and the mica forms up to 15 wt % of the structural element. The resultant reinforced polymer composite has a relatively high heat deflection temperature, good mechanical properties (such as increased stiffness and strength), improved thermal stability, and is cost effective to manufacture.

Abstract: A system and method for predicting the formulation and processing method and processing parameters for the formation of a biocomposite material is provided. The system and method utilizes the desired properties for the biocomposite material and utilizes these properties m a prediction system to determine the particular formulation, processing method and processing parameters for the formation of a biocomposite material having the desired characteristics. This information is output from the prediction system to a biocomposite material manufacturing system in order to form the biocomposite material and an end product formed therefrom that has the desired characteristics input into the prediction system.

Abstract: A film comprising from 1 to 50 wt % of polymeric particles having: (a) an average particle diameter from 0.5 to 15 ?m; (b) a refractive index from 1.46 to 1.7; and (c) at least 60% polymerized residues of acrylic monomers; and a continuous polymeric phase comprising a polyolefin; wherein an average refractive index difference measured from 400 nm to 800 nm between the polymeric particles and the continuous polymeric phase is at least 0.03.

Abstract: An article is provided that includes a blend. The blend includes from at least 5.0% to at most 20.0% by weight of polylactic acid (PLA), based on the total weight of the blend; at least 5.0% to at most 92.0% by weight of polypropylene (PP) or of a mixture of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), based on the total weight of the blend; from 0.0% to at most 40.0% by weight of an inorganic filler, based on the total weight of the blend; at least 0.1% to at most 10.0% by weight of a compatibilizer, based on the total weight of the blend; and at least 0.1% to at most 40.0% by weight of an elastomer, based on the total weight of the blend. The elastomer is ethylene octene rubber or ethylene butene monomer rubber. The article is at least partially coated with at least one coating.

Abstract: A process for crosslinking an elastomer composition in the presence of an organic peroxide formulation is disclosed. The organic peroxide formulation may comprise additional compounds chosen from bis-, tri- and higher poly-maleimides, bis-, tri- and higher poly-citraconimides, peroxide-crosslinkable silicone elastomers, p-phenylenediamine based antiozonants, sulfur containing organic compounds which are accelerators for the sulfur curing (crosslinking) of polymers which are curable/crosslinkable by sulfur, and polysulfide polymers. Methods of manufacturing elastomer articles, methods of reducing mold-fouling, elastomer compositions, and elastomer articles made from the elastomer compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising: a homopolymer of vinylidene fluoride (VDF) and at least one other fluorinated monomer copolymerizable with VDF, the weight proportion of said copolymer in the composition being between 10 to 35%; and a plasticisizer, the weight proportion of said plasticizer in the composition being between 1 to 5%. The invention also relates to a method for producing said composition and the use thereof for producing various items.

Abstract: A PVB resin composition (R) contains PVB resin (P) and a first resin (Q). A resin molding (U) is formed from a resin (T). The resin (T) includes the PVB resin composition (R) added to a second resin (S). The first resin (Q) may be, for example, PE, PP, PS, ABS, PVC, PET, vinyl acetate, PC, acrylic resin or a copolymer thereof, or a plastic container-recycled material containing one of these resins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid (meth)acrylic syrup for impregnating a fibrous substrate. The invention especially relates to a viscous liquid syrup mainly containing methacrylic or acrylic components. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a syrup. The invention relates further to a process for impregnating a fibrous substrate or long fibers with said viscous liquid syrup. The invention also relates to a fibrous substrate preimpregnated with said syrup, which is useful for the production of mechanical or structured parts or products. The invention also relates to a production method for producing mechanical or structured parts or items and to three-dimensional mechanical or structured parts produced by said method. The invention applies to the production of mechanical parts or structural elements made of impact-resistant thermoplastic composite material.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides an additive composition for polymer-modified asphalt including a block copolymer having a radial structure and a copolymer of an aromatic vinyl compound of which two ends have different molecular weights and a conjugated diene compound, and a method of preparing the same. When asphalt is prepared using the additive composition for polymer-modified asphalt, properties of the existing polymer-modified asphalt may be maintained while content of sulfur may be reduced, viscosity may decrease, and thereby processability and pavement performance may be improved.

Abstract: The present invention provides shelf stable redispersible multilayer polymer particles (RDPs) comprising a major proportion of epoxy resins, a methacrylic acid or anhydride containing alkali soluble polymer outer layer and a hydrophobic chain transfer agent or a high glass transition temperature colloidal stabilizer, such as poly(vinyl pyrrolidinone) or its copolymer, as well as to methods of making the same.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition for a printed wiring board with which a substrate material having a low CTE can be formed while ensuring good moldability. A resin composition for a printed wiring board contains a thermosetting resin including an epoxy resin, a curing agent, an inorganic filler, and an expansion relief component including an acrylic resin that is soluble in an organic solvent. The content of the inorganic filler is 150 parts by mass or more with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of the thermosetting resin and the curing agent. The melt viscosity at 130° C. is less than 50000 Ps.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a polycarbonate resin, an aromatic polyester resin, a glycidyl group-containing polyethylene copolymer, and red phosphorus of which particle surfaces are covered with at least one of a thermosetting resin and an inorganic substance, and a volume average particle diameter is 15 ?m or less.

Abstract: A composition comprising a deformable tacky polyurethane polymer, which is the reaction product of: a polyisocyanate, a polyol and a mono-hydroxy tackifier; and one or more non-chromated corrosion inhibitors. In addition, compositions are provided comprising a deformable tacky polyurethane polymer, which is the reaction product of: a polyisocyanate, a polyol and a mono-hydroxy tackifier; one or more of: surface modified silica nanoparticles, glass bubbles and fiber filler particles; and one or more non-chromated corrosion inhibitors. In addition, a flexible gasketing tape is provided comprising a composition according to the present disclosure.

Abstract: A highly loaded and well-dispersed masterbatch composition and process for making thereof from a split stream process. The masterbatch composition includes a colorant, a thermoplastic carrier, a metallocene polymer processing aid, and optionally an additive. The split stream may be formed of a primary feed and a secondary feed. The primary and second feeds are combined by at least one of the following: supplying the secondary feed in either the same feed port as the primary feed, in a stream located upstream the primary feed, in a stream located downstream the primary feed, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A film-forming composition that contains a tricarbonyl-benzene hyperbranched-polymer cross-linker and a triazine-containing hyperbranch, as shown for example in the formula, can form a thin film that excels in terms of hardness and heat tolerance and exhibits a reduced decrease in index of refraction despite the addition of the cross-linker.

Abstract: Disclosed are a flame retardant poly(arylene ether) resin composition and a flame retardant non-crosslinked cable. According to the present invention, provided are a flame retardant poly(arylene ether) resin composition to provide flexibility, flame retardancy, productivity, extrusion processability, etc. while maintaining heat resistance, and a flame retardant non-crosslinked cable manufactured using the composition.

Abstract: Provided is a curable resin composition capable of forming a cured product that has excellent heat resistance and transparency and, in particular, offers excellent barrier properties to a corrosive gas. The curable resin composition according to the present invention includes a polyorganosiloxane (A), an isocyanurate compound (B), and a silane coupling agent (C). The polyorganosiloxane (A) is an aryl-containing polyorganosiloxane. The polyorganosiloxane (A) preferably includes a polyorganosiloxane having a number-average molecular weight (Mn) of 500 to 4000 as determined by gel permeation chromatography and calibrated with a polystyrene standard.

Abstract: Asphalt compositions for roofing applications are provided, as well as filled asphalt material comprising the asphalt compositions and methods for making asphalt compositions and filled asphalt material. More particularly, the asphalt compositions comprise non-oxidized base asphalt; and a low molecular weight polyolefin present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 15 wt % based on the total weight of the asphalt composition. The asphalt composition has a softening point from about 87.8 to about 160° C. (about 190 to about 320° F.), a penetration of greater than 12 deci-millimeters @ 25° C., as well as improved stain resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer modified bitumen composition comprising a petroleum vacuum residue, a nitrogen rich polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and a functionalized polymer having enhanced softening point, good antistripping effect, enhanced elastic recovery higher performance grade and low temperature creep stiffness effect. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of polymer modified bitumen composition.