Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for sponge rubber including 2 to 6 parts by mass of polyethylene, 0.5 to 12 parts by mass of baking soda as a foaming agent, and a sulfur vulcanizing agent with respect to 100 parts by mass of an ethylene-?olefin-nonconjugated diene copolymer.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam, polyisocyanurate foam or polyurea foam is obtainable from the reaction of a mixture comprising A) a compound reactive towards isocyanate (“NCO-reactive compound”); B) a blowing agent 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, where the blowing agent B) is present in the supercritical or near-critical state; C) a polyisocyanate; D) an amphiphilic isocyanate; and E) optionally a surfactant and F) optionally other auxiliaries and additives. The invention further relates to the production of this polyurethane foam, where the blowing agent is emulsified in the isocyanate component containing amphiphilic isocyanate.

Abstract: A hollow polymer particle includes a structure body that contains a structure including (1) a core polymer formed by copolymerizing a monomer mixture (a) consisting of 20 to 60% by weight of an acid group-containing monomer and 80 to 40% by weight of another monomer that is copolymerizable with the acid group-containing monomer and (2) a shell polymer formed by copolymerizing a monomer mixture (b) consisting of 0 to 15% by weight of an acid group-containing monomer and 100 to 85% by weight of another monomer that is copolymerizable with the acid group-containing monomer so that the shell polymer substantially surrounding the core polymer. The structure body has at least one void formed by neutralization of at least one portion of an acid group contained in the core polymer. The hollow polymer particle is obtained by adding a preservative during a time period after formation of the core polymer and before formation of the shell polymer.

Abstract: Process of decolorizing dyed thermoplastics are provided that includes intermixing a dyed thermoplastic with a decolorization agent solution at a temperature that maintains the crystalline structure of the thermoplastic. The processes for the first time are capable of removing substantial portions of dye from the thermoplastic providing a material that is suitable for recycling processes and use in subsequent recycled articles.

Abstract: A composite material for manufacturing a device for containment of a cryogenic liquid and a device for containment of a cryogenic liquid which comprises at least one layer made of this composite material. The composite material is obtained from a composition comprising, in percentages by weight relative to the total weight of the composition: from 60% to 90% of a polyamide chosen from polyamides 6, 6.6 and 6/6.6 and mixtures thereof; from 10% to 30% of a primary synthetic graphite in the form of particles; and from 0% to 10% of an anti-oxidant. Applications: manufacture of cryogenic tanks and notably liquid oxygen tanks, particularly for a space launcher, manufacture of supply lines of cryogenic liquids and particularly liquid oxygen; manufacture of any device for the storage, transport and/or supply of a gas under pressure.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprises a reinforcing filler and a diene elastomer bearing imidazole functional groups along the chain which are randomly distributed along the chain. Such a composition exhibits an improved compromise in certain properties such as stiffness in the cured state and hysteresis.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition comprising 30 to 120 parts by mass of a white pigment and 0.5 to 30 parts by mass of a flame retarder, per 100 parts by mass of a liquid crystal polyester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive composition comprising a lubricant and, specifically, relates to an additive composition for preparing polyolefin having superior transparency by using a metal lubricant of a specific structure in a sorbitol-based nucleating agent which is an additive used for preparing polyolefin, thereby improving the lubricity of a nucleating agent, lowering a melt temperature, increasing the crystallization rate of polyolefin, and minimizing a shrinkage phenomenon.

Abstract: An object is to provide a polyurethane transmission belt offering excellent durability, as well as a belt-molding material for manufacturing such transmission belt. As a solution, a polyurethane transmission belt is provided that contains 1,2-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid diisononyl ester expressed by Chemical Formula (1) below.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) in which R is CH2—CH(RI), CH(RII)—CH(RII), CH2—C(RII)2, C(RII)2—C(RII)2, CH2—CH—CH2—RIV, C6H6—CH—CH2, C6H6—C(CH3)—CH2, where RI is C2 to C24 alkyl radical or alkene radical, RII is C2 to C24 alkyl radical or alkene radical, RIII is C3 to C6 alkyl radical, which is arranged linearly, and RIV is OH, Cl, OCH3, OCH2—CH3, O—CH2—CH?CH2, O—CH?CH2 molecule residue of epoxidized fats or oils, R1 and R2 independently of one another are C1-C8 alkyl, cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl, especially tert-butyl, R3 is an n-valent radical of C1-C30-alkyl, R4 is hydrogen, an n-valent radical of C1-C30 alkyl, which is optionally interrupted by one or more groups —NR5— or (where n=1-12) is an n-valent radical of C5-C12 cycloalkyl, R5 independently at each occurrence is hydrogen or methyl or —CqH2q.

Abstract: The present invention refers to plasticizers derived from vegetable oils for thermoplastic polymers and resins, in particular, plasticizers for Polyvinylchloride (PVC). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for preparing such plasticizers. Plasticizers comprise esters of carboxyl fatty acids wherein fatty acids are selected from those having a hydrocarbon chain comprised between C12 e C22, wherein the double bonds of the hydrocarbon chain of the carboxylic fatty acid are epoxidized, and the esterification is with a cyclic acetal or ketal.

Abstract: Methods for controlling properties of a conjugated diene monovinylarene block copolymer using a modifier during polymerization are disclosed. For instance, the Shore A hardness of the copolymer can be decreased via the addition of the modifier compound.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a mixture or reaction mixture of a carbodithioic acid of formula: (I) or its internal salt; and at least one compound independently selected from a natural or synthetic rubber curing or vulcanisation accelerator, activator or retarding agent. wherein R? and R? are independently selected from a C2-C18 aliphatic moiety; aromatic moiety; alicyclic moiety; aromatic heterocyclic moiety; and aliphatic heterocyclic moiety or R? and R? may together form part of an aromatic heterocyclic ring moiety or aliphatic heterocyclic ring moiety.

Abstract: Resin compositions, e.g., epoxy resin compositions, comprising flame retardant materials obtained by heating phosphonic acid salts at temperatures above 200° C., have excellent properties and exhibit manageable curing behavior. Laminates, composites, molded articles and the like, which have excellent flame retardant properties and physical characteristics, are readily prepared from the resin compositions of the invention.

Abstract: A composite material for electromagnetic interference shielding is provided. The composite material comprises a polymer matrix with metal nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix. Methods of characterizing the nanocomposites are provided and demonstrate commercially relevant mechanical and electrical properties, particularly an electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness in the microwave frequency. An economical process for preparing the nanocomposites is also provided.

Abstract: Biocomposite compositions and compositions, which include dried distillers solubles, and which can be used in making biocomposite compositions are described. Methods for preparing the compositions are also described.

Abstract: To produce a method for producing a fluorinated copolymer latex with a low content of metal components and with favorable stability of the latex even with a low content of an organic solvent. A method for producing a fluorinated copolymer latex, which comprises emulsion-polymerizing a monomer mixture containing tetrafluoroethylene and propylene in the presence of an aqueous medium, an anionic emulsifying agent and a thermally decomposable radical polymerization initiator at a polymerization temperature within a range of from 50° C. to 100° C., wherein the aqueous medium comprises water alone, or water and a water-soluble organic solvent, and the content of the water-soluble organic solvent is less than 1 part by mass per 100 parts by mass of water; and the amount of use of the anionic emulsifying agent is from 1.5 to 5.0 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the fluorinated copolymer to be formed.

Abstract: A comprising includes one or more polyethylene, one or more polypropylene, one or more polyolefin elastomer, and a crystalline block composite having the following three components: (i) a crystalline ethylene based polymer, (ii) a crystalline propylene based polymer, and (iii) a block copolymer having a crystalline ethylene based block and a crystalline propylene block. The composition of component (i) is the same as the crystalline ethylene based block of the block copolymer and the composition of component (ii) is the same as the crystalline propylene block of the block copolymer. The composition is useful for forming rotomolded articles.

Abstract: Biocomposite compositions and compositions, which include dried distillers solubles, and which can be used in making biocomposite compositions are described. Methods for preparing the compositions are also described.

Abstract: A method for treating an oil spill includes providing a polystyrene-based sorbent in the form of polystyrene microfibers having a sorption capacity in the range of between 30 g/g to 217 g/g, measured as grams of oil sorbed per one gram of the sorbent; drenching the polystyrene microfibers in the oil spill to be treated; collecting the oil drenched polystyrene microfibers; and removing excess oil from the oil drenched polystyrene microfibers by compressing the microfibers. The method further includes dissolving the oil drenched polystyrene microfibers in a petroleum-based solvent in the form of gasoline having an octane number of ninety one, in which both the oil drenched polystyrene microfibers and the oil is soluble, thereby forming a solution comprising the gasoline having dissolved therein the polystyrene microfibers and the oil; and utilising the solution as a feedstock for feeding a refinery.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rubber composition prepared with pre-treated precipitated silica and tire with component comprised of such rubber composition. The rubber composition is comprised of at least one diene-based elastomer and said pre-treated precipitated silica together with a sulfur cure package comprised of elemental sulfur together with 1,6-bis (N,N?-dibenzylthiocarbamoyldithio)-hexane crosslinking agent and sulfenamide accelerator.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising a a) styrene-butadiene vinyl resin containing from 30 weight percent to 85 weight percent of 1,2-vinyl groups and wherein styrene is present in an amount in the range of from 10 weight percent to 50 weight percent; b) a vinyl poly(phenylene ether) having a number average molecular weight in the range of from 300 to 10000; c) an aniline modified styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer; d) a multifunctional epoxy resin; and e) a flame retardant wherein, upon curing under curing conditions, the curable composition forms at least one interpenetrating network structure, is disclosed. Methods for preparing the curable composition are also disclosed, as are prepregs and laminates made therefrom.

Abstract: An automotive interior parts includes a thermoplastic resin composition containing a prescribed acetone insoluble fraction (A) and a prescribed acetone soluble fraction (B), in which a content of the acetone insoluble fraction (A) is 5 to 18% by mass based on 100% by mass of a sum of the acetone insoluble fraction (A) and the acetone soluble fraction (B).

Abstract: It is intended to obtain a methacrylic resin composition that has high transparency, is excellent in fluidity and heat resistance, and is low variable in impact resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pneumatic tire provided with a tread formed from a rubber composition that can achieve balanced improvements in fuel economy and wet-grip performance. The present invention relates to a pneumatic tire provided with a tread formed from a rubber composition, the rubber composition containing a rubber component, silica, and a specific silane coupling agent, the rubber component containing, based on 100% by mass of the rubber component, not less than 5% by mass of a conjugated diene polymer containing a constituent unit based on a conjugated diene and a specific constituent unit, at least one terminal of the polymer being modified with a specific compound, the rubber composition containing the silica in an amount of 5 to 150 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.

Abstract: Conjugated diene monovinylarene block copolymers having superior kink resistance properties are disclosed. These copolymers can be used to produce tubing and other end-use articles, and can be a replacement for flexible PVC.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and also to thermoplastic moulding compounds which can be produced from these compositions, and to products based thereon in turn, comprising at least one polyalkylene terephthalate or polycycloalkylene terephthalate, at least one organic phosphinic salt and/or at least one organic diphosphinic salt and at least one inorganic phosphate salt.

Abstract: The filter cake co-product of a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process can be combined with a polymer to make a moldable composite composition that is useful in landscape and agricultural applications. The composite composition may be formed into a composite material for use, and applied to a landscape or agricultural site. The composite composition may also contain lignocellulosic syrup.

Abstract: The present invention provides an extrudable polymer composition comprising a base polymer and a bicomponent fiber comprising a low melt temperature component selected from the group consisting of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and polylactic acid (PLA) and a high melt temperature component selected from the group consisting of PET, 100% PDLA, 100% PLLA or a 50/50 blend of 100% PDLA and 100% PLLA, and nylon wherein the base polymer has a melt temperature of about 20° C. to 40° C. lower than this high melt temperature component of the bicomponent fiber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic polymer composition of polyamide including: A) polyamide composition comprising, a) 55-90 weight percent semi-crystalline, semi-aromatic co-polyamide, and b) 10-45 weight percent aliphatic homo-polyamide; B) 5-40 weight percent of co-grafted polymeric toughener wherein the co-grafted polymeric toughener is a co-grafted blend of polyolefins with at least two glass transition temperatures and obtained from the blend of polyolefins and a reactive monomer; C) 0-15 weight percent one or more plasticizers; D) 0-2.5 weight percent one or more antioxidants and or a heat stabilizer; E) 0 to 5 weight percent of additives selected from the group consisting of flame retardant, UV stabilizer, light stabilizer, thermal stabilizer, lubricant, colorant or the like. Further disclosed herein is a process for providing the composition and its application.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition has excellent heat aging resistance, surface appearance, retention stability, dimensional accuracy, chemical resistance and the like. One polyamide resin composition includes a specified amount of a compound and/or its condensate that includes a hydroxyl group and an epoxy group or a carbodiimide group and has a specific structure. Another polyamide resin composition includes specified amounts of an aliphatic compound having three or more amino groups or three or more hydroxyl groups per molecule and a compound having more than one functional group per molecule that is reactive with the amino group or the hydroxyl group, wherein, when an ASTM No. 1 dumbbell of 3.2 mm in thickness produced by injection molding of the polyamide resin composition is processed by heat treatment at 130° C. for 100 hours, an increase rate in concentration of a carboxyl group in the polyamide resin composition from a surface of the molded product to a depth of 0.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the thermosetting resin composition containing (A) to (D): (A) a thermosetting resin containing an SiH group and an alkenyl group, being a reaction product between silsesquioxane having an SiH group and an organopolysiloxane having two alkenyl groups; (B) a thermosetting resin having an SiH group as obtained by allowing reaction among silsesquioxane having an SiH group, organopolysiloxane having two alkenyl groups, an epoxy compound having an alkenyl group and a silyl compound having an alkenyl group; (C) a linear organopolysiloxane compound having an SiH group only at one terminal; and (D) a Pt catalyst.

Abstract: Finished wax compositions with low aromatic content and high oil contents may be suitable for use in candle applications and/or food packaging and other food grade quality applications despite such high oil contents. Such wax compositions can reduce the need for wax refinement and/or post-processing, such as de-oiling, and increase the ease and efficiency of batch preparation and large volume manufacture.

Abstract: Methods are provided for formulating binders for wood comprising unmodified soy flour and synthetic adhesives. The soy-based formulations can be in either liquid or solid form and are prepared by mixing unmodified soy flour with the synthetic adhesive prior to application to the wood or by adding them sequentially to the wood. The present invention provides adequate bonding at reduced cost.

Abstract: Organic dye for a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) comprising at least one electron-acceptor unit and at least one ?-conjugated unit. Said organic dye is particularly useful in a dye-sensitized photoelectric transformation element which, in its turn, can be used in a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC).

Abstract: Dyes of formula (1) their production and their use.

Abstract: Dyes of formula (1) their preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of an aqueous suspension comprising at least one calcium carbonate-containing material. The invention further relates to calcium carbonate-containing material having a ratio of particles having an average particle size d80 value to particles having an average particle size d20 value [d80/d20] of ?2.50 and the use of the calcium carbonate-containing material in paper and board applications, in cosmetics, in caulks and sealants, in paints and coatings, or in plastics applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of composite pigments containing aluminum hydroxide, and their use for improving the pigment light-scattering efficiency in coatings, plastics, paper and laminates. The composite pigment particles contain pigment particles such as titanium dioxide and precipitated aluminum hydroxide and are manufactured by in-situ precipitation of aluminum hydroxide in an aqueous pigment particle suspension. Use of the composite pigment particles according to the invention, based on titanium dioxide, permits savings on pigment with little or no loss of optical properties. Alternatively, if the pigment content remains unchanged, it is also possible to achieve better optical properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are hydrophobic finish compositions and cementitious articles made with the hydrophobic finish compositions. In some embodiments, the article is a waterproof gypsum panel surface reinforced with inorganic mineral fibers that face a flexible and hydrophobic cementitious finish possessing beneficial waterproofing properties. The waterproof gypsum panels of the invention have many uses, such as, tilebacker board in wet or dry areas of buildings, exterior weather barrier panel for use as exterior sheathing, and roof cover board having water durability and low surface absorption. The flexible and hydrophobic cementitious finish can include fly ash, film-forming polymer, silane compound (e.g., alkyl alkoxysilane), an extended flow time retention agent including either one or more carboxylic acids, salts of carboxylic acids, or mixtures thereof, and other optional additives.

Abstract: To provide a fluorinated ether composition useful for surface treatment to impart water/oil repellency to the surface of a substrate, a method for producing the fluorinated ether composition, and a coating liquid containing the fluorinated ether composition, as well as a substrate having a surface-treated layer, and a method for producing the same. Said composition comprises at least two fluorinated ether compounds which are represented by A-O-Q-(CbF2bO)d—X—O—B10 and which are different in B10. X is a divalent organic group having no CF2O. B10 is —CH2CH2CH2SiLmRn, —CH2CH(SiLmRn)CH3, —CH2CH?CH2 or —CH?CHCH3. A is a perfluoroalkyl group or group B10. Of the total of group B10 in said composition, the proportion of —CH2CH2CH2SiLmRn is from 90 to 99 mol %, and the proportion of —CH?CHCH3 is from 1 to 10 mol %. L is a hydrolyzable group, and R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group. b is an integer of from 1 to 10, and d is an integer of from 1 to 200.

Abstract: The present invention provides application of camptothecin and derivatives thereof as antifouling agent, relating to camptothecin. Application of camptothecin and derivatives thereof as antifouling agent for facilities in water is provided, wherein the antifouling agent contains camptothecin and/or at least one of its derivatives. The application of camptothecin and derivatives thereof as antifouling agent for facilities in water can be used to prevent attachment of marine or freshwater micro-fouling organisms and/or large fouling organisms to the surfaces of facilities in the sea, lake, river or pool. The antifouling agent may also be used in mixture with other antifouling substance. Antifouling method for artificial facilities in water is provided. An antifouling paint for facilities in water is provided. Camptothecin and its derivatives have significant inhibitory activity to the attachment of fouling organisms, i.e.

Abstract: Provided is a reversible color changeable coating composition and a preparation method thereof. The composition is coated on a plate and has heat resistance of 400° C. or higher thereby can be used for heating products very stably, and the durability of the plate increases since it has excellent wear resistance, chemical resistance and mechanical properties. In addition, beautiful colors can be obtained by mixing colors in various ways, and being heated can be identified with the naked eye since the color changes when heated.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to find a cationic electrodeposition coating composition excellent in coating composition stability, finished appearance, and corrosion resistance, and to provide a coated article excellent in these coating film properties. The present invention provides a cationic electrodeposition coating composition containing a polyester resin (A), an amino group-containing epoxy resin (B), and a blocked polyisocyanate curing agent (C), the polyester resin (A) being present in an amount of 3 to 40 mass %, the amino group-containing epoxy resin (B) being present in an amount of 20 to 60 mass %, and the blocked polyisocyanate curing agent (C) being present in an amount of 10 to 40 mass %, based on the total mass of the components (A), (B), and (C) on a solids basis, wherein the solubility parameter ?A of the component (A) and the solubility parameter ?B of the component (B) satisfy the relationship |?A??B|<1.0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a substrate which has thereon a marking or layer comprising a salt-free cured chiral liquid crystal precursor composition which comprises one or more nematic compounds A and one or more chiral dopant compounds B which are capable of giving rise to a cholesteric state of the chiral liquid crystal precursor composition and are of formula (I) as set forth herein. A modifying resin made from one or more polymerizable monomers comprising an average of at least one ether functionality per polymerizable group is disposed between the substrate and the marking or layer and in contact with the marking or layer in one or more areas thereof. The modifying resin changes the position of a selective reflection band exhibited by the cured chiral liquid crystal precursor composition on the substrate in the one or more areas.

Abstract: A printing ink or overprint varnish which comprises a nitrated lignin ester as at least one binder component, to a process for preparing the printing ink or overprint varnish, as well as to the use of a nitrated lignin ester as a binder component in a printing ink or overprint varnish.

Abstract: An ultraviolet curable composition contains a polymerizable compound and metal powder, in which the metal powder contains a material which is subjected to surface treatment as a constituting particle, and a volume average particle size of the metal powder is in a range of 0.2 ?m to 0.64 ?m. The metal powder preferably contains a material which is subjected to the surface treatment by using a fluorine-based surface treating agent as the constituting particle.

Abstract: An active-energy-ray-curable composition, which satisfies the following relationships of absorbance: a ratio of absorbance at a wavelength of 400 nm to absorbance at a wavelength of 750 nm is 1.4 or more but 1.6 or less; and a ratio of absorbance at a wavelength of 365 nm to absorbance at a wavelength of 500 nm is 1.2 or less.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a supporting material for supporting the shape of a photofabrication model on photofabrication in ink-jet three dimensional printing method in which the photocured product is excellent in solubility in water and is easy to remove after photofabrication, and the like. A modeling material for forming a photofabrication model in ink-jet three dimensional printing method containing a curable resin component with a weighted average of SP value of 9.0 to 10.3; and a supporting material for supporting the shape of a photofabrication model on photofabrication in ink-jet three dimensional printing method containing a water-soluble monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer (F), polyoxypropylene glycol with a number average molecular weight of 100 to 5,000 and/or water (G), and a photopolymerization initiator (D).

Abstract: An ink composition for deflected continuous ink jet printing, liquid at room temperature, comprising: a solvent comprising, preferably consisting of, one or several organic solvent compound(s) and optionally water; a binder, comprising at least one polyester resin prepared by polymerization of terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, neopentylglycol, and ethyleneglycol; optionally one or several dye(s) and/or pigment(s). A method for marking a substrate, support or object by projecting on a surface of this substrate, support, or object this ink composition. A substrate, support or object, notably a bottle, flask, tray, stopper, cable or pipe made of polyolefin, for example made of polyethylene or made of polypropylene, provided with a marking obtained by drying, and/or absorption into the substrate, support or object, of this ink composition.