Abstract: A rubber composition for tire inhibits increase in a Mooney viscosity and has satisfactory processability, abrasion resistance and mechanical strength. The rubber composition for tire comprises: 10 to 120 parts by mass of silica having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of 150 m2/g or more, based on 100 parts by mass of a rubber component, and 1 to 25 parts by mass of a silane coupling agent comprising a polysulfide coupling agent represented by the following formula (1), based on 100 parts by mass of the silica, wherein the polysulfide coupling agent comprises 83 to 87% by mass of disulfide of x=2 measured by high performance liquid chromatography and has a pH value of 7.7 to 8.2, (wherein x is an integer of 1 or more and has a distribution).

Abstract: A cross-linked rubber exhibits high strength and excellent abrasion resistance as compared with a known cross-linked rubber. The cross-linked rubber is obtained by cross-linking a rubber composition that includes a hydrogenated conjugated diene-based polymer, an olefin-based rubber, and a cross-linking agent, the hydrogenated conjugated diene-based polymer being a hydrogenated product of a polymer that includes a structural unit derived from butadiene, and including at least one of an amino group and a hydrocarbyloxysilyl group at one terminal or each terminal.

Abstract: Very high molecular weight polyethylene compositions obtained from the blending of high density polyethylene and ultra high molecular weight polyethylene and a method for preparing the same are disclosed. The blending is effected by forming a first blend by incorporating ultra high molecular weight polyethylene into high density polyethylene material in an amount wherein the high density polyethylene remains as the matrix for the ultra high molecular weight polyethylene particles, forming a second blend by incorporating ultra high molecular weight polyethylene into high density polyethylene in an amount which is sufficiently large so that the ultra high molecular weight polyethylene becomes the matrix of the compound, and by blending the first and second blends. The compositions exhibit thermoplastic properties similar to those of high density so that they can be melt processed to obtain end use products that have improved abrasion resistance.

Abstract: Optical cable components fabricated from an extrudable polymeric blend of crystalline polypropylene modified with one or more impact-modifying polymers. The impact-modifying polymers are selected from an olefin multi-block interpolymer, an olefin block composite, and combinations thereof. Optionally, the polymeric blend can further comprise an elastomer other than the impact-modifying polymer. The polymeric blend may also contain one or more additives. The optical fiber cable components can be selected from buffer tubes, core tubes, and slotted core tubes.

Abstract: Optical cable components fabricated from an extrudable polymeric blend of crystalline polypropylene modified with one or more impact-modifying polymers. The impact-modifying polymers are crosslinked and can be selected from a polyolefin elastomer, an olefin multi-block interpolymer, an olefin block composite, and combinations thereof. Optionally, the polymeric blend can further comprise a compatibilizer. The polymeric blend may also contain one or more additives. The optical fiber cable components can be selected from buffer tubes, core tubes, and slotted core tubes.

Abstract: A cured blend of a butyl rubber ionomer, at least one elastomer co-curable with the butyl rubber ionomer and a filler has improved physical and/or dynamic properties, most notably improvements in one or more of green strength, flex fatigue, adhesion and tear strength.

Abstract: A polymer blend includes a combination of an acrylic polymer and a styrenic fluoropolymer. The polymer blend may be used to make polymer films having a single glass transition temperature, a polarizing plate, or a display device with enhanced optical properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing composition, said method involving—mixing a polyvinylidene fluoride with a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and a comonomer, and with a crosslinking agent; crosslinking the obtained mixture. The invention further relates to the composition obtained by said method as well as the use of the composition for producing various items, such as pipes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising: from 60 to 80% by weight of a polyvinylidene fluoride; from 10 to 30% by weight of a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and of a comonomer; a plasticizer; and from 3 to 20% by weight of fibers; and also to the use of this composition in the manufacture of various articles, such as pipes.

Abstract: A three-dimension forming support material includes a photocurable compound that contains an urethane (meth)acrylate and a non-photocurable polymer having a hydroxyl value of 60 mgKOH/g to 300 mgKOH/g.

Abstract: An abrasion resistant material includes a polymeric matrix composite, preferably an amorphous thermoplastic or a resin containing homogenously dispersed nanoparticles ranging in size from 1 to 50 nm, further combined with clusters of the nanoparticles, or a combination of nanoparticles of different sizes within the above-stated range. A method of preparation of, and automotive parts containing, this material are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an alloy of thermoplastic starch and a hydrophilic thermoplastic elastomer as an anti-static additive. The additive improves the anti-static properties of a polymer matrix.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to inhibit the blooming of pentaerythritol useful as a crystallization nucleating agent for biodegradable polyesters, which are decomposed into water and carbon dioxide by the action of microorganisms, in particular, for polyhydroxyalkanoates. Provided is a polyester resin composition including a polyhydroxyalkanoate (A), an acrylic compound (B), and pentaerythritol (C).

Abstract: A resin composition according to the present invention comprises: (A) a (meth)acrylic copolymer containing 5 to 85% by mass of a (meth)acrylate unit (a) represented by general formula (1) and 15 to 95% by mass of a methyl (meth)acrylate unit (b); and (B) a polycarbonate-type resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dimensionally stable compositions comprising A) 50 to 70 parts by weight of at least one aromatic polycarbonate, B) 16 to 30 parts by weight of at least one polyalkylene terephthalate, C) 4 to 30 parts by weight of at least one mineral filler based on talc, D) 0.1-8.0 parts by weight of additives, with component D comprising at least one mould release agent and at least one stabilizer and with the sum of the parts by weight of components A-D making 100. The present invention further relates to the use of the thermoplastic moulding compounds for producing dimensionally stable preforms and mouldings, and also to the preforms and mouldings obtainable from the thermoplastic moulding compounds. The preforms and mouldings find preferred application in motor vehicle construction, more preferably as exterior components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable silicone composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane represented by the average unit formula: (R13SiO1/2)a(R12SiO2/2)b (R2SiO3/2)c (R3SiO3/2)d, wherein, R1 are the same or different alkyl groups having from 1 to 12 carbons, alkenyl groups having from 2 to 12 carbons, aryl groups having from 6 to 20 carbons, or aralkyl groups having from 7 to 20 carbons, provided that at least two R1 in a molecule are the alkenyl groups; R2 is an aryl group having from 6 to 20 carbons or an aralkyl group having from 7 to 20 carbons; R3 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbons; and a, b, c, and d are respectively numbers satisfying: 0.01?a?0.5, 0?b?0.7, 0.01?c<0.7, 0.1?d<0.9, and a+b+c+d=1; (B) a linear organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups and at least one silicon-bonded aryl group in a molecule; (C) an organo polysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule; (D) a hydrosilylation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A curable asphalt composition comprising (i) an asphalt emulsion comprising: (a) asphalt; (b) a phenalkamine compound; (c) 0-5 wt % of an emulsifier, based on the total weight of the asphalt emulsion; (d) an acid; and (e) water; and (ii) a water borne epoxy resin; and the process of making the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition containing lignin and a phenol resin, the lignin being one resulting from separation of a cellulose component and a hemicellulose component from a decomposition product obtained by subjecting a plant raw material to a decomposition treatment, and the lignin and the phenol resin being mixed in a solvent. It is possible to provide a resin composition capable of being melt kneaded at low temperatures and having excellent processability and moldability, a production method for the same, and a molded product using the same.

Abstract: A lignocellulosic composite article includes a plurality of lignocellulosic pieces and an adhesive system disposed on the plurality of lignocellulosic pieces for bonding the plurality of lignocellulosic pieces. The adhesive system includes a binder component and a compatibilizer component. An example of a suitable binder component is an isocyanate component, e.g. a diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI), a polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate (pMDI), and combinations thereof. The compatibilizer component includes a trialkyl phosphate. The compatibilizer component is utilized in an amount of at least about 0.5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the binder component. The compatibilizer component is useful for reducing the amount of press time required during manufacture of the composite article. The adhesive system can include additional components, such as an isocyanate-reactive component.

Abstract: The present invention provides an infrared reflecting black pigment comprising no harmful elements such as Cr6+ and the like, which exhibits excellent infrared reflecting properties and acid resistance. The present invention relates to an infrared reflecting black pigment that comprises a composite oxide comprising Cu and Zn or a composite oxide comprising Cu, Zn and Al, and has a blackness (L* value) of not more than 29 and a near infrared reflectance of not less than 40%, as well as a paint and a resin composition using the infrared reflecting black pigment.

Abstract: A pigment particle composition which comprises calcium carbonate particles and pigment particles, its method of manufacture and its use. According to the present invention, the calcium carbonate particles are carbonated so that they bind to each other, in which case calcium carbonate structures are generated, which comprise pigment particles and which form essentially opaque and stable pigment-calcium carbonate aggregates. It is possible to manufacture the composition by atomizing calcium hydroxide-bearing pigment slurry into a carbon dioxide-bearing gas, in which case the calcium hydroxide is carbonated in order to precipitate the calcium hydroxide particles to be attached to each other and the carbonation is continued until essentially all of the calcium hydroxide has been converted into calcium carbonate. The composition is suitable for use, among others, in paints, coating materials, fillers, polymers and printing inks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coloured effect pigment, comprising a substrate made of aluminium or an aluminium alloy which is optionally coated with one or more passivation layers, and an aluminium-doped iron oxide layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a formable hard coating composition, comprising a binder, comprising at least one acrylate oligomer and at least one monofunctional acrylate monomer and a crosslinking agent, comprising at least one multifunctional acrylate or methacrylate monomer. Furthermore, the present invention provides a coated film comprising a coextruded PC/PMMA film and a coating obtained by coating with the hard coating composition, wherein the coating has a dry film thickness according to ASTM B499 in the range of from ?1 to ?6 ?m and preferably a crosslink density in the range of from ?2·10?3 to ?13·10?3. The coated films exhibit a combination of good formability and pencil hardness, solvent and chemical resistance which makes it particular useful for applications such as in-mold decoration processes.

Abstract: Corrosion of metal conduits by hydrate inhibitor formulations, particularly localized corrosion, is mitigated when the hydrate inhibitor formulation contains an effective amount of at least one hydroxyacid or equivalent selected from the group consisting of hydroxyacids having 2 to 20 carbon atoms and at least one hydroxyl group. The hydrate inhibitor formulation has an absence of methanol, but may include other alcohol solvents, diol or triol solvents, aromatic solvents and ketone solvents.

Abstract: A method of making a multi-layer biocidal structure includes providing a support and locating a first curable layer on the support, the first curable layer including dispersed multiple biocidal particles. A second curable layer is located on the first curable layer; the multiple biocidal particles are dispersed within only the first curable layer. The first curable layer and the second curable layer are imprinted in a single step with an imprinting stamp having a structure with a depth greater than the thickness of the second curable layer. The first curable layer and the second curable layer are cured in a single step to form a first cured layer and a second cured layer. The imprinting stamp is removed.

Abstract: The present invention relates the use of a 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)benzotriazole compound of the formula R(QUV)n as an UV absorbing agent in coatings.

Abstract: An aqueous ink for ink jet including a pigment; a water-soluble resin for dispersing the pigment; a water-soluble organic solvent; an acetyleneglycol type surfactant; and a fluorinated surfactant. The acetyleneglycol type surfactant includes an acetyleneglycol ethylene oxide adduct having an HLB value determined by Griffin's method of 10 or more. The fluorinated surfactant includes a perfluoroalkyl ethylene oxide adduct having a perfluoroalkyl group with six or less carbon atoms. The water-soluble organic solvent has a dielectric constant at 25° C. of 20.0-30.0. The content of the water-soluble organic solvent relative to the content of the fluorinated surfactant based on the total mass of the ink is 100-200 times in terms of mass ratio. The aqueous ink has a dynamic surface tension ?10 at a lifetime of 10 ms of 40 mN/m or less and a static surface tension ? of 25 mN/m or more.

Abstract: An ink jet aqueous ink including a pigment; a resin dispersant; a fluorinated surfactant; and a water-soluble organic solvent. The pigment comprises quinacridone pigments comprising C.I. Pigment Violet 19, Red 122, 202 or 209; solid solution pigments of two or more thereof; diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments comprising C.I. Pigment Red 254, 255 or 272; or C.I. Pigment Violet 23. The dispersant has an acid value of 150-200 mg KOH/g. The surfactant comprise a perfluoroalkyl ethylene oxide adduct having a C6 or lower perfluoroalkyl group. The solvent contains a water-soluble organic solvent A and B having a dielectric constant of 40.0 or more and 3.0-20.0, respectively. Content p of the pigment is 5.00 mass % or less. Content a of solvent A to content p is 2.0 or more. Content b of solvent B to content a is 0.6 or less. Content b to content f of the surfactant is 10.0 or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink set enabling the recording of images that have excellent gloss clarity and abrasion resistance even when a plurality of inks are used in combination, and an ink jet recording method using the ink set.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hot melt ink composition containing a substantially non-aqueous carrier composition; at least one dye which comprises at least one salt of the anthrapyridone series; and an organic sulfonic acid compound. Also disclosed is a method of preparing the hot melt ink composition.

Abstract: An ink composition for ink jet printing disclosed herein contains hollow particles each including a resin layer having a space inside thereof, a photocurable compound curable by irradiating light, and a solvent added in a quantity which lowers a mixture of the hollow particles and the photocurable compound in viscosity.

Abstract: An aqueous ink for ink jet including a pigment; a water-soluble acrylic resin for dispersing the pigment; a water-soluble urethane resin; and a nonionic fluorinated surfactant. The water-soluble acrylic resin includes a copolymer having two or more units derived from two or more kinds of monomers, and of the two or more units, a unit derived from a monomer that gives a homopolymer having a glass transition temperature Tg of 0° C. or more is contained in a proportion of 95.0% by mass or more. The water-soluble urethane resin has a weight-average molecular weight of 6,000 or more.

Abstract: A water-based ink for ink-jet recording includes: a water-soluble colorant; water; a water-insoluble liquid; a nonionic surfactant; and an ionic surfactant having a polarity same as that of the water-soluble colorant. The water-insoluble liquid is dispersed stably in the water by the nonionic surfactant and the ionic surfactant having the polarity same as that of the water-soluble colorant.

Abstract: A protective film composition for laser dicing is provided, which includes: a water-soluble polymer and a crosslinking agent. Wherein, a weight-average molecular weight of the water-soluble polymer is 10000-150000, and is optimally, 12500-125000. The crosslinking agent is added to enable the functional groups of the water-soluble polymer generating a crosslinking reaction, and the water-soluble polymer therefore has a higher thermal stability. When applying to manufacturing process of laser dicing, a substrate can be protected from being stained with dust and the pollution problem of the substrate can be reduced. In addition, as the thermal stability of the protective film is increased, the stability of the protective film is enhanced and thus is not easy to become weak, and the cutting ways would be evener during the process of laser dicing.

Abstract: A composition comprising particulate solid, an organic medium and a dispersant comprising a polyacrylic copolymer functionalized with a polyether and reacted with an aminic polybasic species.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating composition comprising: (a) a functional urethane acrylate; (b) a photoinitiator; (c) an organic solvent; and (d) a modified functional urethane acrylate, and the method for applying said coating composition. The disclosed coating composition may have both excellent rheology properties and excellent gloss properties in the resulting film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonaqueous coating material composition comprising (A) at least one oligomeric and/or polymeric compound (A) having at least two hydroxyl groups, (B) at least one oligomeric and/or polymeric compound (B) having at least two alkylidene-1,3-dioxolan-2-one groups, and (D) at least one catalyst (D) for the crosslinking, wherein the compound (B) contains at least two alkyliden-1,3-dioxolan-2-one groups of the formula (I?) where # stands for the attachment to the polymer backbone and R1, R2 independently of one another are hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy-C1-C4 alkyl, C5-C6 cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenyl-C1-C4 alkyl; R3 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy-C1-C4 alkyl, C5-C6 cycloalkyl, phenyl, or phenyl-C1-C4 alkyl; A is a chemical bond or C1-C4 alkanediyl; X is O or NR7; Z is a chemical bond, PO2, SO2, or C?O, Y is a chemical bond, CH2, or CHCH3, and R7 where present is C1-C6 alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonaqueous coating material composition comprising at least one compound (A) having at least two amino groups, and at least one oligomeric and/or polymeric compound (B) having at least two alkylidene-1,3-dioxolan-2-one groups, wherein the compound (B) is obtainable using at least one monomer (B1) of the formula (I) where R1, R2 independently of one another are hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy-C1-C4 alkyl, C5-C6 cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenyl-C1-C4 alkyl; R3 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy-C1-C4 alkyl, C5-C6 cycloalkyl, phenyl, or phenyl-C1-C4 alkyl, R3 more particularly being hydrogen; R4 is hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, CH2COOR8, phenyl or phenyl-C1-C4 alkyl; R5, R6 independently of one another are hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl or else one of the radicals, R5 or R6, may be COOR8 or CH2COOR8; A is a chemical bond or C1-C4 alkanediyl, A more particularly being C1-C4 alkanediyl; X is O or NR7; Z is a chemical bond, PO2, SO2, or C?O, Z more particularly being C?O; Y is a chem

Abstract: Disclosed is a water-soluble coating composition, which is applied on the surface of fuel rods to prevent scratching of the surface of the fuel rods upon manufacturing a nuclear fuel assembly for light water reactors. This water-soluble coating composition facilitates the formation and removal of a coating film and the resulting coating film can exhibit strength and durability equivalent to those of an existing lacquer (nitrocellulose) coating film, and can thus be used as an alternative to lacquer, thereby easily removing the coating film and improving workplace safety, ultimately achieving improvements in the working environment and high workplace safety.

Abstract: Provided is a glass plate substitute film having superior substitutability for glass plates due to having superior impact resistance and light weight compared with glass plates, as well as sufficient scratch-preventing property, blooming resistance and yellowing resistance. The glass plate substitute film of the present invention includes: a substrate layer; and one or a plurality of surface layers overlaid on one side or both two sides of the substrate layer, wherein the substrate layer contains as a principal component a polycarbonate having a constitutional unit derived from a dihydroxy compound represented by the following formula (1), and wherein the dihydroxy compound is an extract of a plant or a derivative thereof. At least one surface layer of the one or the plurality of surface layers preferably contains an active energy ray-curable resin as a principal component. The active energy ray-curable resin is preferably an ultraviolet ray-curable epoxy resin.

Abstract: A bio-degradable composition comprising 0.2%-10% w/w bio-degradable polymer and an organic non hydroxylic solvent may be used as a coating or adhesive in agriculture and home gardening as well as in other industries.

Abstract: A compound is provided, having the formula (I), wherein RS is a soft block polymer; wherein each T is independently a urethane or urea linkage; see formulae (A) and (B); wherein each RD is independently —CH3, —CH2CH3, —CH2CH2CH3, or —CH2CH2CH2CH3; wherein each R?D is independently —CH3, —CH2CH3, —CH2CH2CH3, —CH2CH2CH2CH3, or —ORD; and wherein each p is independently 1, 2, or 3. Compositions containing the compound, and methods of making and using the compound are provided.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a curable resin composition including at least: a polysiloxane compound having, in a molecule thereof, at least two functional groups selected from the group consisting of silanol groups and alkoxysilyl groups as a component (A-1); and silica whose extract water has a pH of 6.1 or lower at 25° C. as a component (B), wherein the amount of the component (B) relative to the total amount of the components (A-1) and (B) is in a range of 70 to 97 mass %. This curable resin composition is able to, even when formed into various shapes and sizes, prevent foaming during curing and thus is suitable as an encapsulant material for a semiconductor element.

Abstract: A water repellent liquid for forming water repellent film. The liquid is provided containing: fluoroalkylsilane compound represented by general formula 1 where “m” is an integer between 2 and 7, “n” is an integer between 1 and 5, “X” is mutually independently at least one group selected from the group consisting of alkoxy group, chloro group, isocyanate group and hydroxyl group, and “p” is an integer between 1 and 3; silicon compound represented by general formula 2 R12SiY2 ??2 where “R1” mutually independently represents a C1-C20 hydrocarbon group, “Y” mutually independently represents at least one group selected from the group consisting of alkoxy group, chloro group, isocyanate group and hydroxyl group, and “R1” may be a branched hydrocarbon group or a cyclic hydrocarbon group; organic solvent; water; and acid. In this liquid the mass ratio of the fluoroalkylsilane compound to the silicon compound is between 1:0.1 and 1:20.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polishing composition having excellent storage stability. The present invention relates to a polishing composition including abrasive grains and an oxidant containing a halogen atom, a value (A/B) obtained by dividing the total number (A) (unit: number) of silanol groups contained in the abrasive grains in the polishing composition by a concentration (B) (unit: % by mass) of the oxidant in the polishing composition being 8×1023 or less.

Abstract: Use of a composition of nanoparticles for gluing at least one hydrogel to at least one other article. Gel assemblies of good mechanical resistance can be obtained easily. Method for gluing at least one hydrogel to at least one other article, said method comprises: applying a composition of nanoparticles on at least one face of the hydrogel and applying the face of the hydrogel with the nanoparticles to the article.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermally conductive adhesive sheet that can be easily laminated on an electronic device without an adhesive layer therebetween and can further selectively dissipate heat in a particular direction to provide a sufficient temperature difference to the inside of the electronic device, a method for producing the same, and an electronic device using the same.

Abstract: An alternating adhesive tape apparatus is described. The device is equipped with alternating sections or segments, an adhesive section and a non-adhesive section. An intermediary section, referred to as a cut-target section, is disposed within the non-adhesive sections. The cut-target section is configured to act as a guideline for cutting the tape for use by the user, and alerting the user of the location of the adhesive sections of the tape visibly. The cut-target sections, as non-adhesive sections of the apparatus, are preferably colored to indicate which portions are not equipped with adhesive, and provide a guide for cutting. The non-adhesive sections are configured to act as a tab or release-tab for the tape after the tape has been cut in or around the cut-target section, releasing the segment from the roll or strip containing the remainder of the adhesive tape apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel sewing-free hot melt adhesive TPU leather and a preparation method thereof. The hot melt adhesive TPU leather comprises a release paper, a hot melt adhesive film, and a TPU film. The release paper comprises a bottom paper layer, an adhesive layer, a plastic layer, a transition layer, and a release layer; a hot melt adhesive raw material comprises polyester polyol, diisocyanate, polyether polyol, and a plurality of additives; and a TPU raw material comprises polymer polyol, 1,4-cyclohexane-diisocyanate, a chain extender, and a plurality of functional additives.

Abstract: A high-refractive adhesive film includes: a thermosetting resin matrix; and high refractive particles dispersed in the thermosetting resin matrix. The refraction index of the high-refractive particles is higher than that of the thermosetting resin matrix.