Abstract: A flame retardant-stabilizer combination for thermoplastic polymers, comprising as component A a phosphinic salt of the formula (I) and/or of a diphosphinic salt of the formula (II) and/or polymers thereof, as component B a nitrogen-containing synergist or a phosphorus/nitrogen flame retardant, and as component C a metal oxide coated with a metal salt and/or metal hydroxide coated with a metal salt.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition that may improve fracture resistance of the resulting tire while maintaining good drainage performance, and a tire using the same. The rubber composition includes: a rubber component; and a fiber made of a hydrophilic resin. The fiber is formed with a coating layer on its surface. The coating layer is made of a resin having affinity for the rubber component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rubber composition including (A) at least one rubber component selected from the group consisting of a synthetic rubber and a natural rubber; (B) a polymer of farnesene; and (C) carbon black having an average particle size of from 5 to 100 nm, a content of the carbon black (C) in the rubber composition being from 20 to 100 parts by mass on the basis of 100 parts by mass of the rubber component (A).

Abstract: A molded article formed of a composition including 100 parts by weight of at least one kind of resin selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic resins and thermosetting resins, and 0.01 parts by weight to 10,000 parts by weight of a silylated polyolefin, which is obtained by a reaction between a silicon-containing compound containing a structural unit represented by Formula (1) and a vinyl group-containing compound having a defined number average molecular weight, a derivative thereof, or a mixture of these, —Si(R1)H—Y1—??(1) wherein R1 and Y1 are defined and with the proviso that the silylated polyolefin is not obtained by a reaction between a silicon-containing compound containing a structural unit represented by Formula (1) and having two or more SH groups per molecule and a compound having 2.0 or more vinyl groups on average per molecule as the vinyl group-containing compound.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer includes (A) a hydrogenated triblock copolymer, (B) a non-aromatic oil, (C) a polyolefin resin, (D) an inorganic filler, (E) a polyphenylene ether resin, and (F) a silicone resin. The thermoplastic elastomer can have good abrasion resistance and antimicrobial activity while possessing low hardness and high strength. Also provided is a molded article using the thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: This invention relates to products H made by reaction of a cyclic alkyleneurea U, at least one multifunctional aldehyde A2, and at least one of (a) an aminoplast former M that is not the same as the cyclic alkyleneurea U, and (b) a monofunctional aldehyde A1, which product H is optionally etherified by reaction of at least a part of the hydroxyl groups formed by addition reaction of N—H groups and aldehyde groups, with an alcohol having from one to ten carbon atoms, and wherein glyoxal is present in the at least one multifunctional aldehyde A2, to processes for their preparation, and to a method of use thereof in coating compositions.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided which is excellent in impact resistance, heat resistance, moldability, and chemical resistance and which is suitable, for example, as a molding material for a portable terminal housing. An aromatic polycarbonate composite resin composition contains, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a resin component formed of 60 to 90 parts by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (A) and 10 to 40 parts by mass of a polyester resin (B), 3 to 20 parts by mass of a graft copolymer (C) formed by graft polymerization of a (meth)acrylic acid ester compound with a diene-based rubber and 0.005 to 0.1 parts by mass of a stabilizer (D). The graft copolymer (C) has a sulfur content of 100 to 1,500 ppm and an average particle diameter of 70 to 240 nm, and the stabilizer (D) is an organic phosphate compound represented by the following general formula (I). O?P(OH)m(OR)3-m??(I) R represents an alkyl group or an aryl group. m represents 0 to 2.

Abstract: A significant disadvantage of the use of polylactic acid (PLA), lack of flame retardance, has been overcome by the use of specific combinations of either polycarbonate or polyphosphonate-co-carbonate in combination with non-halogenated flame retardants of polyphosphazene or phosphate ester such as resorcinol bis (diphenyl phosphate) or metal hypophosphite, a drip suppressant, and optionally an inorganic synergist of either zinc borate or talc or both and optionally other ingredients. The compound achieves a UL 94 rating of V-0 or V-1 at 1.6 mm.

Abstract: Composition having a blue color including a buffer, an anthocyanin, and a divalent ion source. The composition may comprise an anthocyanin and a divalent ion source, wherein the average variation of ?E*ab of the composition is less than 30% of the average variation of ?E*ab of a control composition after exposure of the composition and the control composition to a 400 to 765 W/m2 light source for a period of time. The composition may comprise an anthocyanin and a divalent ion source, wherein the composition exhibits a less than 20% change in the area beneath the reflectance colorimeter spectral curve of the composition from 430 nm to 530 nm measured over a period of time. In another aspect, a method of stabilizing a blue colorant is provided. The method may comprise combining a buffer, an anthocyanin, and a divalent ion source.

Abstract: Dye mixtures based on dye(s) of formula (1) and dye(s) of formula (2) formula (3) formula (4) formula (5a) and/or formula (5b)

Abstract: An article with an abradable dry powder coating thereon comprises an abradably coated article with a substrate surface and having at least one coating of a liquid primer on the substrate surface and then coating with at least one abradable dry powder coating on the surface of the liquid primer. The sequence of layers may also be reversed, or additional layers may be useful. The abradable dry powder coating is formed of a dry powder coating composition including a thermoset resin having a cure temperature combined with at least one filler material, wherein the filler is formed of a material which does not melt substantially at or below the cure temperature of the resin, whereby an abradable coating results employing a filler to make the coating.

Abstract: This invention relates to galvanic aluminum alloy powder-pigments coated with semi-conducting corrosion-inhibiting compositions and particularly to the process for preparing said coated powder-pigments for coating substrates to inhibit corrosion. The coated aluminum alloy powder-pigments are electrically active and prevent corrosion of metals which are more cathodic (electropositive) than the coated-aluminum alloy pigments.

Abstract: The present application discloses a fouling control coating composition comprising a polysiloxane-based binder system, 0.01-20% by dry weight of one or more hydrophilic-modified polysiloxanes, and one or more biocides. The hydrophilic-modified polysiloxane may be a poly(oxyalkylene)-modified polysiloxane, e.g. a polysiloxane having grafted thereto poly(oxyalkylene) chains and/or having incorporated in the backbone thereof poly(oxyalkylene) chains. The poly(oxyalkylene) may e.g. be selected from polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene and poly(oxyethylene-co-oxypropylene) (polyethylene glycols/polypropylene glycols). The application further discloses a marine structure comprising on at least a part of the outer surface thereof an outermost coating prepared from the coating composition.

Abstract: Provided are surface-treated fine particles which, when added to coatings for the production of films, exhibit excellent reactivity with respect to organosilicon compounds and resins that are matrix components of the coating films, and thereby allow the films to exhibit excellent performance. Oligomer-modified fine particles include inorganic oxide fine particles having a surface modified with an oligomer, the oligomer being derived from a metal alkoxide represented by Formula (1): RnM1(OR?)z-n (1) wherein M1: one or more elements selected from Si, Ti, Zr and Al; R and R?: one or more groups selected from alkyl groups of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, aryl groups and vinyl groups; n: an integer of from 0 to (z?2); and z: the valence of M1. The oligomer has a polymerization degree of 3 or more. The oligomer has a weight average molecular weight in the range of 1000 to 10000.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer, and a composition containing a particulate solid, an aqueous medium, and a polymer chain having at least one fused aromatic imide pendant group. The invention further provides compositions for millbases, dispersions, coatings and inks.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to photosensitive ink compositions comprising conductive nanostructures and a photosensitive compound, and method of using the same.

Abstract: A white ink composition for ink jet recording, substantially not containing a metal oxide or hollow resin particles, contains resin particles having a refractive index of 1.6 or more, and a material (B) including at least one material selected from the group consisting of a first material having a refractive index in the range of 1.5 to less than 1.6, a second material having a refractive index in the range of 1.4 to less than 1.5, and a third material having a refractive index of less than 1.4.

Abstract: To provide an ink-jet white ink of active energy ray-curable type, wherein the white ink has high printing stability and good hiding property, and is particularly suitable for printing on the single-pass ink-jet printing system. An ink-jet white ink of active energy ray-curable type, comprising titanium oxide, a pigment dispersant, and a polymerizable compound, wherein the content of the titanium oxide is from 15 to 30% by weight with reference to the total weight of the ink, and wherein the weight average particle diameter of the titanium oxide is 180 to 250 nm. In an embodiment of the ink, the titanium oxide is titanium oxide that surface is treated with silica and the pigment dispersant comprises a basic dispersant.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous ink containing a self-dispersible pigment having a carboxylic acid group bonded directly or through another atomic group to a particle surface of a pigment and a lactone group bonded to the particle surface of the pigment, wherein, as determined by a selective neutralization method, an introduced amount of the carboxylic acid group is 0.60 mmol/g or more and a ratio of an introduced amount (mmol/g) of the lactone group to the introduced amount (mmol/g) of the carboxylic acid group is 0.20 time or less.

Abstract: An ink jet ink composition for sublimation transfer includes dye A and a dye B, in which the dye A is a disperse dye which has a molecular weight of 380 or less and an anthraquinone skeleton having a water-soluble group in a molecule, the dye B is a disperse dye which has a molecular weight of 400 or greater, and in the ink jet ink composition for sublimation transfer, dye solubility of the dye A is greater than dye solubility of the dye B.

Abstract: A non-aqueous ink jet ink composition contains a glitter pigment, glycol diether represented by the following formula 1 and having a flash point of 70° C. or less, and glycol monoether represented by the following formula 2: R1O—(R2O)m—R3??Formula 1: (In Formula 1, R1 and R3 each independently represent alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R2 each independently represents alkylene groups having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, and m is an integer of 1 to 4.); and HO—(R4O)n—R5??Formula 2: (In Formula 2, R4 each independently represents alkylene groups having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, R5 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of 1 to 4.).

Abstract: An aqueous MICR inkjet ink includes between 20% to 60% by weight of a magnetic iron oxide with cobalt doping, pigment dispersion, mixed with between 5% to 30% by weight of a humectant, in a water solution emulsion. The dispersion is milled in a wet media mill to obtain particle size in the 150 nm range. Additional humectant, surfactants, jetting agents, and stabilizing additives are added for the final ink composition.

Abstract: A seed-containing crayon includes an elongated member formed of a marking composition to leave a colored mark on a surface when the elongated member contacts the surface. The marking composition is formed of a wax, a pigment, and a plant nutrient that is activated by application of water to the elongated member. Plant seeds are embedded in the marking composition of the elongated member. The crayon can include a paper band that at least partially surrounds the elongated member along at least part of the length of the elongated member in which the plant seeds are embedded.

Abstract: A hydrophilic surface treatment agent for an aluminum-containing metallic heat exchanger, which is obtained by mixing: a water-soluble resin (A) having at least one or more functional groups of an amide group, a hydroxyl group, and a carboxyl group, or a water-soluble resin (A) including, in a skeleton thereof, an amide linkage; colloidal silica (B); organo alkoxy silane and/or a hydrolysate thereof (C); a cross-linking agent (D) capable of forming cross-linkage with the water-soluble resin (A); and water (E), wherein the ratio {(B)+(C)}/{(A)+(B)+(C)+(D)} is 0.1 to 0.5 in terms of solid content ratio (mass ratio), and the ratio (C)/(B) is 0.5 to 4.0 in terms of solid content ratio (mass ratio).

Abstract: Methods for producing an at least partially cured layer by applying a layer including a (meth)acrylate-functional siloxane to a surface of a substrate, and irradiating the layer in a substantially inert atmosphere with a short wavelength polychromatic ultraviolet light source having a peak intensity at a wavelength of from about 160 nanometers to about 240 nanometers to at least partially cure the layer. Optionally, the layer is at a curing temperature greater than 25° C. In some embodiments, the layer has a thickness of about 0.1 micrometers to about 1 micrometer. In certain embodiments, the layer is substantially free of a photoinitiator and/or an organic solvent. In some particular embodiments, irradiating the layer with a short wavelength polychromatic ultraviolet light source takes place in an inert atmosphere including no greater than 50 ppm oxygen. The substantially cured layer may be a release layer or a low adhesion backsize (LAB).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent in particular for the surface epilamization of an article comprising one or more molecules having the general formula (1) A-F??(1) wherein: A is an anchor group comprising a moiety selected from the group consisting of silane groups, hydroxyl groups, catechol groups, phosphate groups, phosphonate groups, carboxylic acid groups, amine groups, thiol groups and any combination of two or more of the aforementioned groups and F is a functionalizing group, wherein the functionalizing group com-prises a branched polymer having a backbone and at least two side groups, wherein at least one of the side groups is a C1-20 hydrocarbon group or a perhalogenated C1-20 hydrocarbon group. The invention pertains to the technical field of epilame for timepiece mechanical parts.

Abstract: A composition for pattern formation includes a block copolymer and a solvent. The block copolymer is capable of forming a phase separation structure through directed self-assembly. The block copolymer includes a first block and a second block. The first block includes a first repeating unit which includes at least two silicon atoms. The second block includes a second repeating unit which does not include a silicon atom. A sum of the atomic weight of atoms constituting the first repeating unit is no greater than 700.

Abstract: A semi-organic insulation coating includes an inorganic component and an organic resin, a Zr compound and an Si compound contains a plate-like silica as an inorganic component and are included in a ratio in a dry coating of 20 to 70 mass % of Zr compound (converted to ZrO2) and 10 to 50 mass % of Si compound containing plate-like silica (converted to SiO2), and the remainder is substantially an organic resin, whereby a magnetic steel sheet with a semi-organic insulation coating has no deterioration of corrosion resistance and water resistance without containing a chromium compound and being excellent in powdering resistance, scratch resistance, sticking resistance, TIG weldability, punchability and coating appearance.

Abstract: A single-liquid type paint composition comprises: a hydroxyl group-containing polyester resin (A) of which the weight average molecular weight is from 1,500 to 8,000, the acid value is from 0 to 50 mgKOH/g, the hydroxyl group value is from 100 to 180 mgKOH/g and the glass transition temperature is from ?30 to 0° C. and a crosslinking agent (B) which reacts with hydroxyl groups, wherein the (A) component has been obtained by reacting a polybasic acid (a), a polyhydric alcohol (b) and at least one type of component (c) having at least six carbon atoms selected from among the saturated mono-carboxylic acids, saturated mono-alcohols, saturated glycidyl ethers and saturated glycidyl esters where the proportion by mass of the (c) component is from 20 to 60 mass % with respect to the sum of the solid fraction masses of the (a) to (c) components.

Abstract: A novel Aromatic Thermosetting Copolyester (ATSP) can be processed into highly effective wear resistant coatings by blending with polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) and other additives. Surface treatments/coatings are key to improving wear performance and durability in a wide array of applications. The problems associated with use of liquid lubricants, hard/soft coatings are well known but only modest progress has been achieved due to lack of research on new material systems. These coatings were fabricated and tested as highly effective wear resistant coatings by blending ATSP with PTFE and other tribologically beneficial additives. The main advantages of these polymeric-based coatings are their relatively low cost and simple substrate surface conditioning (i.e., no need for expensive surface preparation before coating).

Abstract: An air drying auto-oxidizable resin composition comprising components: a) a drier comprising a manganese salt complex, and b) a polymer comprising unsaturated fatty acid residues, wherein the manganese salt complex has the following structure I: wherein the anion is selected from Cl?, NO3? or R2COO?, in which case n=2; or the anion is SO42?, in which case n=1; wherein X,Y,Z are independently selected from O, OH, OH2, OC(R3)O, and R4BO2 and wherein a and b are independently an integer of value 2, 3 or 4; R1?H, C1-C20 alkyl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, C6-C20 aryl optionally substituted with heteroatoms; R2=C1-C20 alkyl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, C6-C20 aryl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, or a polymeric residue; and R3=C1-C20 alkyl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, C6-C20 aryl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, or a polymeric residue. R4?C1-C20 alkyl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, or C6-C20 aryl optionally substituted with heteroatoms.

Abstract: There is provided a resist underlayer film-forming composition having excellent solubility in a solvent containing propylene glycol monomethyl ether as a main component. A resist underlayer film-forming composition comprising a polymer having a structural unit of Formula (1a) or Formula (1c) and a structural unit of Formula (1b) and a solvent containing more than 50% by mass of propylene glycol monomethyl ether, wherein in the polymer, the structural unit of Formula (1a) or Formula (1c) and the structural unit of Formula (1b) are arranged alternately. (In Formulae (1a) and (1b), Q is a phenylene group or a naphthylene group, m is 1 or 2, and each of n is independently 0 or 1).

Abstract: A compressible substrate coated at least in part with a waterborne coating composition comprising at least one base neutralized active hydrogen containing film-forming resin and a water dispersible carbodiimide crosslinker capable of reacting with the film-forming resin to form a crosslinked film is disclosed. An article of manufacture having at least two different flexible substrates coated at least in part with such a coating is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wet on wet coating application method. The method includes contacting a polyol-containing layer including a polyol in an amount of 10 to 70 percent by weight and a isocyanate-catalyst-containing layer including an isocyanate and a catalyst to form a boundary layer between the layers being the reaction product of the polyol and isocyanate catalyzed by the catalyst and carried out at 68° F. to 75° F.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition for an under coat of an UV coating layer and a coated steel sheet using the resin composition. The coated steel sheet comprises a material steel sheet; an under coat layer including a cured product of a resin composition for the under coat layer which contains a main resin and a metal powder, the under coat layer being formed on one side or both sides of the material steel sheet; and a top coat layer formed on the under coat layer and containing a radical compound, thereby providing a superior appearance, scratch resistance, corrosion resistance and superior weldability.

Abstract: A film-forming composition including a triazine ring-containing hyperbranched polymer with a repeating unit structure indicated by formula (1), and inorganic micro particles is provided. This enables the provision of a film-forming composition capable of hybridizing without reducing dispersion of the inorganic micro particles in a dispersion fluid, capable of depositing a coating film with a high refractive index, and suitable for electronic device film formation. In the formula, R and R? are mutually independent and indicate a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryl group, or an aralkyl group, and Ar indicates a divalent organic group including either an aromatic ring or a heterocyclic ring, or both.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dense silicic film and a producing method thereof. This method comprises coating a composition for coating film, which comprises a polymer having a silazane bond on a substrate, on a substrate, irradiating with light having a maximal peak in the range of 160-179 nm wavelength, and then irradiating with light having 10-70 nm wavelength longer maximal peak wavelength than the light used in the previous irradiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising bitumen and an alkoxylated amine, to a method for the production of such a composition, and to a method for paving a surface using such a composition. The present invention also relates to an preformulated additive package to be added to bitumen, comprising an alkoxylated amine and an anti-stripping agent.

Abstract: The invention provides a polishing composition that contains (a) ?-alumina particles that have an average particle size of about 250 nm to about 300 nm, (b) a per-type oxidizing agent, (c) a complexing agent, wherein the complexing agent is an amino acid or an organic acid, and (d) water. The invention also provides a method of polishing a substrate, especially a nickel-phosphorous substrate, with the polishing composition.

Abstract: A process for chemical mechanical polishing of a substrate is provided, comprising: providing the substrate, wherein the substrate has an exposed silicon dioxide; providing a chemical mechanical polishing composition, consisting of, as initial components: water, a colloidal silica abrasive; optionally, a substance according to formula (I); a substance according to formula (II); and, optionally, a pH adjusting agent; wherein a pH of the chemical mechanical polishing composition is ?6; providing a chemical mechanical polishing pad with a polishing surface; dispensing the chemical mechanical polishing composition onto the polishing surface in proximity to an interface between the chemical mechanical polishing pad and the substrate; and, creating dynamic contact at the interface between the chemical mechanical polishing pad and the substrate with a down force of 0.69 to 34.5 kPa; wherein the substrate is polished; wherein some of the exposed silicon dioxide is removed from the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive film and to a touch panel. According to the present invention, even when the adhesive film is applied to a touch panel, for example, a capacitive touch panel, and directly attached to a conductive layer, the adhesive film effectively prevents the resistance of the conductive layer from being raised and exhibits good heat resistance. In addition, according to the present invention, an adhesive film having superior durability, optical characteristics, cuttability, workability, wettability and resistance to warping is provided.

Abstract: The present invention incorporates to a new temporary, reusable, retroreflective, raised pavement marker design. The pavement marker utilizes a water soluble, adhesive embedded in a fibrous base material for application to the pavement. This temporary adhesion method allows the pavement marker to be reused after removal from the pavement. The semispherical shape of the marker provides increased lateral stability. The recesses on the top surface of the marker protect the retroreflective microspheres from loss of retrorefectivity from vehicular abrasion. The round shape also allows the marker to be used to form arrows and other pavement markings.

Abstract: A sheet is produced by curing an energy ray curable composition which includes a urethane acrylate oligomer and a compound having a thiol group in the molecule. The sheet has heat resistance to prevent outgassing.

Abstract: There is described a label comprising a self supporting sheet of a biopolymer, preferably cellulose (e.g. regenerated cellulose, cellulose acetate and/or PLA) said sheet being substantially transparent to visible light when uncoated characterized in that the sheet comprises: (a) a first coating on at least one surface thereof to aid printability thereon; (b) a second coating comprising an adhesive dispersible in an aqueous medium; and (c) optionally a third coating to modify water permeability through the sheet. The labels are to be applied to articles such as glass containers. Preferred labels are wet glue cellulose labels for example where the first coating also comprises a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate to aid water permeability and hence rapid drying of the label on an article.

Abstract: Carrier films, adhesive tapes including the carrier film, hand tearable carton sealing tapes, and methods of making the same are described. The carrier films include a first layer of a polyethylene, and a second layer of a polypropylene coextruded therewith and biaxially oriented therewith. This carrier film has a first major surface and a second major surface. A pressure sensitive adhesive may be disposed on the first major surface of the carrier film to make an adhesive tape. The first major surface may be defined by the layer of polypropylene.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an anisotropic conductive adhesive film as a connection material, wherein the anisotropic conductive adhesive film has a flowability of 50% or more after preliminary pressing at 80° C. and 1 MPa for 1 second and final pressing at 180° C. and 3 MPa for 5 seconds, and a connection resistance increment greater than 0% but not greater than 25%, as calculated by Expression 1: Connection resistance increment (%)=|(A?B)/A|×100??(Expression 1) where A is a connection resistance measured after preliminary pressing at 80° C. and 1 MPa for 1 second and final pressing at 180° C. and 3 MPa for 5 seconds, and B is a connection resistance measured after reliability evaluation at a temperature of 85° C. and a humidity of 85% for 250 hours following preliminary pressing and final pressing.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions which have enhanced adhesion to difficult substrates, particularly at refrigerator/freezer temperatures or at elevated temperatures. The inventive compositions require a base polymer comprising an ethylene vinyl acetate-containing polymer; a tackifier; an adhesion promoting additive comprising at least one semi-crystalline polymer having a weight average molecular weight of about 30,000 daltons or less; and optional wax; and an optional antioxidant. It has been found that the adhesion promoting additive of this invention enhances the adhesion properties of a hot melt adhesive composition having ethylene vinyl acetate-containing polymer, particularly at elevated temperatures or at low refrigerator and freezer temperatures where other conventional adhesives have been unsuccessful.

Abstract: The invention describes a composition and method of providing an improved recording material, such as an ink receptive recording material or thermally responsive record material useful for linerless labels. The record material comprises a support having provided thereon on one surface an adhesive material, and on at least one other surface, an ink receptive coating or a heat sensitive imaging coating. The method comprises applying to a first surface a first layer of a coating of an ink receptive material or of a heat sensitive color-forming composition comprising a binder material and a substantially colorless dye precursor and an acidic developer material in substantially contiguous relationship. The adhesive is heat activated. The record material exhibits substantially no tack at 23° C., 40% relative humidity when pressure is applied, however develops high peel strength (300 grams/inch) upon application of 7 mJ/mm2 to 13 mJ/mm2 of heat energy.

Abstract: A composition for an adhesive material, comprising at least one epoxide resin mixture and a hardening accelerator, in which the epoxide resin mixture has 25 to 80% by weight of a first epoxide resin—whereby the first epoxide resin is a bifunctional aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic epoxide resin—and 12.5 to 40% by weight of a second epoxide resin—whereby the second epoxide resin is a polyfunctional aliphatic or aromatic epoxide resin—and in which the hardening accelerator is an imidazole derivative, which is not soluble in the epoxide resin mixture at temperatures of below 50° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition useful as a contact adhesive which has a high rate of initial tack development, high tack strength, and long retention time of the developed tack. The curable composition includes an organic polymer (Q) containing a reactive silyl group, and a linear organic polymer (P) having a number average molecular weight larger than that of the polymer (Q) and having a reactive silyl group containing three hydrolyzable groups at only one terminal. The organic polymer (P) and the organic polymer (Q) are mixed at a mixing ratio (P):(Q), in terms of parts by weight, of 60:40 to 5:95.