Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition, and to a semifinished plastics product, the surface of which has been formed at least to some extent from the polymer composition. The invention further relates to a production process associated therewith for the semifinished plastics product. A feature of the polymer composition is that it comprises from 50 to 99.7% by weight of a polymer and from 0.3 to 20% by weight of one or more adhesion-promoting additives. The invention further relates to plastics-metal hybrid components and production of these.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesion promoter for promoting adhesiveness of a cured product of an addition curable organopolysiloxane resin composition, the adhesion promoter comprising at least one alkoxy group bonded to a silicon atom, and at least one cyano group-containing organic group bonded to a silicon atom in one molecule. There can be provided an adhesion promoter which can make a cured product of an addition curable organopolysiloxane resin composition excellent in heat resistance, workability, adhesiveness, and gas barrier property by adding it to the composition.

Abstract: An epoxy resin molding material for sealing includes (A) an epoxy resin, (B) a curing agent, (C) a curing accelerator, (D) an inorganic filler, (E1) an arylamino group-containing alkoxysilane compound, and (E2) an epoxy group-containing alkoxy silane compound.

Abstract: A rubber compound for tyres comprising at least a cross-linkable polymer base, a reinforcing filler, a reinforcing resin and a vulcanization system comprising at least sulphur and an organic peroxide chemical.

Abstract: Rubber compositions and rubber articles manufactured from such rubber compositions that include the well-known antioxidant poly-2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline (TMQ) having the formula (C12H15N) where n=2˜4 as well as a methylene acceptor/donor system reinforcing resin. Such embodiments include a tire component comprising a rubber composition that is based upon a cross-linkable elastomer composition, the cross-linkable rubber composition comprising, per 100 parts by weight of rubber (phr), a highly unsaturated diene elastomer, reinforcing filler, between 0.5 phr and 10 phr of TMQ and the methylene acceptor/methylene donor.

Abstract: A vulcanized rubber composition assuring a well-balanced improvement of abrasion resistance, fuel efficiency and breaking resistance and a tire using a tread made of the vulcanized rubber composition are provided. The vulcanized rubber composition comprises a phase (SBR phase) comprising a styrene butadiene rubber being incompatible with a butadiene rubber and silica, and a phase (BR phase) comprising a butadiene rubber and silica, wherein the SBR phase and the BR phase are incompatible with each other, an abundance ratio ? of silica in the SBR phase after vulcanization satisfies 0.3???0.7 (Relation 1), and a proportion ? of the styrene butadiene rubber being incompatible with the butadiene rubber satisfies 0.4???0.8 (Relation 2), and the tire has a tread composed of the vulcanized rubber composition.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a rubber composition based on at least one styrene/butadiene copolymer SBR, the SBR having a content of greater than or equal to 50 parts per hundred parts of elastomer, phr, a reinforcing filler comprising predominantly carbon black with a CTAB specific surface area of greater than or equal to 90 m2/g, wherein the composition comprises an aromatic dicyclopentadiene plasticizing resin comprising essentially styrene, ethylene and dicyclopentadiene units, at a content ranging from 2 to 40 phr, the composition containing less than 5 phr of another plasticizer.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a rubber composition in which processability, an abrasion resistance and a rolling resistance can be consistent well in a tire to a high degree, and parts and members for the tire. Also, an object of the present invention is to inhibit a shrink of the rubber composition. In the present invention, the rubber composition is blended with 90 to 130 parts by weight of carbon black having a large particle diameter based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, and a glycerin fatty acid ester composition, whereby the carbon black having a large particle diameter is improved in dispersibility in the rubber composition. This allows the unvulcanized rubber composition to be enhanced in a processability by reducing a viscosity thereof, and the rubber composition for a tire which is improved in an abrasion resistance, rolling resistance and a processability, and a tire produced by using the above rubber composition are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making a polymer masterbatch with silica nanoparticles highly uniformly dispersed therein by using a stable aqueous emulsion of compatibilized silica nanoparticles, the sizes of which are mechanically reduced to nanoscales. Adequate reduction of the silica particles to nanoscales is essential for the formation of a desired emulsion of highly stability. The said emulsion of compatibilized silica nanoparticle can be easily mixed under mild conditions with a polymer in latex form, which can be high purity natural rubber, synthetic rubber and/or a blend thereof. The bifunctional organosilane coupling agent bonded-Silica nanoparticles are subsequently incorporated into the rubber polymer network during coagulation with formic acid. The inventive rubber-silica masterbatch thus obtained is useful for manufacturing rubber and other polymer composite products.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polyethylene composition with improved swell ratio and mechanical properties for use in preparing blow-moulded articles and having the following features: 1) a density from 0.945 to less than 0.952 g/cm3; 2) an MIF/MIP ratio from 15 to 30; 3) a Shear-Induced Crystallization Index (SIC) from 2.5 to 5.5.

Abstract: A medical tube that contains a polymer composition that is generally flexible and biocompatible is provided. The polymer composition contains at least one ethylene vinyl acetate polymer and at least one viscoelastic additive. By selectively controlling specific aspects of the ethylene vinyl acetate polymer (e.g., vinyl acetate content, melt flow index, density, etc.), the viscoelastic additive, and the manner in which they are blended, the resulting composition can exhibit a reduced tendency to kink when formed into the medical tube.

Abstract: A moisture-curable polymeric composition comprising a polyolefin having hydrolyzable silane groups, a halogenated polymer, and a metal mercaptide. Such moisture-curable polymeric compositions, and crosslinked compositions prepared therefrom, can be used in the production of various articles of manufacture, such as coated conductors.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a biaxially stretched polypropylene film for capacitors, winch has high voltage resistance and excellent breakdown properties. The present invention also addresses the problem of providing a biaxially stretched polypropylene film for capacitors, which can be used suitably in a high-capacity capacitor to which a high voltage is to be applied under a higher temperature, and which preferably has a small thickness. The present invention relates to a bi-axially stretched polypropylene film for capacitors, wherein a polypropylene resin which constitutes the polypropylene film has a number average molecular weight of 40,000 to 100,000 inclusive and a Z average molecular weight of 950,000 to 1,500,000 inclusive, wherein, in a molecular weight distribution curve, the value of the difference obtained by subtracting a differential distribution value at a logarithmic molecular weight Log (M) of 6.

Abstract: There are provided a resin composition capable of affording a cross-linked foam excellent in heat storage performance, a cross-linked product of the resin composition, and a method for producing the cross-linked product. Specifically, there is provided a resin composition containing an olefin polymer comprising a main chain containing monomer units derived from ethylene and branch chains having 5 or more carbon atoms, the number of the branch chains being within the range of 20 chains to 40 chains per 1000 carbon atoms constituting the olefin polymer, and having a melting peak temperature measured with DSC of within the range of 10° C. to 50° C., a crystallization peak temperature measured with DSC of within the range of 0° C. to 40° C., and a melt enthalpy measured with DSC of 50 J/g or more, and an olefin polymer having a melting peak temperature measured with DSC of within the range of 50° C. to 180° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an aqueous dispersion of a vinyl acetate polymer comprising the step of polymerizing vinyl acetate under emulsion polymerization conditions in the presence of a chain transfer agent which is a hypophosphite salt or X—R1—SH, where R1 is a C1-C4 alkyl group and X is sulfonate, hydroxyl, sulfate, phosphate, phosphonate, carboxylic acid or a salt thereof, or C1-C3-alkyl carboxylate. The process provides a way of lowering the viscosity of the vinyl acetate polymer at a given solids content.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes a base resin including a rubber-modified vinyl graft copolymer and an aromatic vinyl resin, and a siloxane compound including a repeat unit represented by Formula 1 and a repeat unit represented by Formula 2, wherein the repeat unit represented by Formula 1 and the repeat unit represented by Formula 2 are present in a mole ratio of about 2: about 1 to about 4: about 1 in the siloxane compound: wherein R1 and R3 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a C1 to C5 alkyl group, R2 is a C2 to C10 alkylene group, R4 is C1 to C20 alkyl group, and Ar is a C6 to C20 aryl group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition and, more specifically, to an acrylic resin composition having improved coloring property and heat resistance by comprising an acrylic graft copolymer, an aromatic vinyl-cyano vinyl-based copolymer and an acrylic resin, and thus is suitable for an automotive exterior material.

Abstract: Provided is a dielectric composite material for a fingerprint sensor induction layer and a preparation method therefor, wherein the dielectric composite material is made from the following components: an epoxy resin, a phenolic resin, a first type of dielectric inorganic filler, a second type of dielectric inorganic filler, a curing agent, an adhesion promoter, a mould releasing agent and a flame retardant. The dielectric composite material has a high dielectric constant, a small dielectric loss, very stable dielectric properties which change very little with the test frequency, non-transparency and high hardness, such that the fingerprint sensor induction layer prepared therefrom satisfies the requirements of reliability and stability while reaching the thickness requirement, and can be used in various portable electronic products. The dielectric composite material for the fingerprint sensor induction layer is free of heavy metal lead, and is green and environmentally friendly.

Abstract: A polyester composition includes specific amounts of a poly(alkylene terephthalate), an impact modifier, glass fibers, and a flame retardant. The impact modifier includes a polyolefin elastomer, optionally in combination with a thermoplastic polyester elastomer. The flame retardant includes a metal dialkylphosphinate, a melamine based flame retardant, and a flame retardant synergist that can be an organophosphine oxide, an oligomeric or polymeric bis(phenoxy)phosphazene, an organophosphate ester, or a combination thereof. The composition is useful for fabricating parts for electrical and electronic devices.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to recycled polyethylene terephthalate compositions, fibers and articles produced therefrom, and methods for producing same. In a further aspect, the invention relates to homogenized post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate. In a further aspect, the invention relates to extruded polymer compositions, polymer mixtures, fibers, and/or Bulked Continuous Filament fibers comprising post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate. In a further aspect, the invention relates to processes for preparing recycled polyethylene terephthalate compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A resin composition including an aromatic polyether ketone resin (I), and a fluororesin (II), the fluororesin (II) being a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and a perfluoroethylenic unsaturated compound represented by the following formula (1): CF2?CF—Rf1 ??(1) wherein Rf1 represents —CF3 or —ORf2, and Rf2 represents a C1 to C5 perfluoroalkyl group; the composition containing the aromatic polyether ketone resin (I) and the fluororesin (II) at a mass ratio (I):(II) of 95:5 to 50:50; the fluororesin (II) being dispersed as particles in the aromatic polyether ketone resin (I) and having an average dispersed particle size of 3.0 ?m or smaller.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having an excellent spin performance on approach shots under a wet condition. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a spherical core and a cover covering the spherical core, wherein the cover is formed from a cover composition containing (A) a polyurethane and (B) a polyrotaxane as a resin component, and wherein (B) the polyrotaxane has a cyclodextrin, a linear molecule piercing through the cyclic structure of the cyclodextrin, and blocking groups located at both terminals of the linear molecule to prevent disassociation of the cyclodextrin, and at least a part of hydroxyl groups of the cyclodextrin is modified with a caprolactone chain via —O—C3H6—O— group.

Abstract: Components formed of blow molded thermoplastic compositions are described. The blow molded thermoplastic compositions exhibit high strength and flexibility. Methods for forming the thermoplastic compositions are also described. Formation methods include dynamic vulcanization of a composition that includes an impact modifier dispersed throughout a polyarylene sulfide. A crosslinking agent is combined with the other components of the composition following dispersal of the impact modifier. The crosslinking agent reacts with the impact modifier to form crosslinks within and among the polymer chains of the impact modifier. The compositions can exhibit excellent physical characteristics at extreme temperatures and can be used to form, e.g., tubular member such as pipes and hoses and fibers.

Abstract: A flame retardant resin composition comprising (A) a silicone resin, (B) a triazine-modified phenol novolak compound, and (C) a filler can be formed in film form. The resin film possesses satisfactory covering or encapsulating performance to large size/thin wafers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel bisazo dyes, a process for their preparation and their use for dyeing and/or printing substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a coating composition; a plastic film prepared by using the same; and a preparation method therefor, and more specifically to a coating composition capable of forming a plastic film exhibiting high hardness and excellent processability; a plastic film being prepared by using the same and exhibiting a three-dimensional structure; and a preparation method thereof.

Abstract: A radiation curable composition for preparing a polymeric membrane includes a) a membrane polymer selected from the group consisting of a polysulfone (PSU), a polyether sulfone (PES), a polyether etherketone (PEEK), a polyvinylchloride (PVC), a polyacrylonitrile (PAN), a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), a polyimide (PI), a polyamide (PA) and copolymers thereof; b) a hydrophobic monomer or oligomer having at least two free radical polymerizable groups independently selected from the group consisting of an acrylate group, a methacrylate group, an acrylamide group, a methacrylamide group, a styrene group, a vinyl ether group, a vinyl ester group, a maleate group, a fumarate group, an itaconate group, and a maleimide group; and c) an organic solvent for the membrane polymer and the hydrophobic monomer. A polymeric membrane and a method for manufacturing the membrane are also disclosed.

Abstract: A paint that imparts a superhydrophobic surface on an object is a suspension of hydrophobic particles in a polymeric binder and a plasticizer in a solvent or mixed solvent. The particles are a metal oxide that is surface functionalized with a fluorinated alkyl silane or an alkyl silane. The binder is a mixture of PDVF and PMMA in a ratio of 3:1 to 10:1. The plasticizer is a mixture of triethylphosphate and perfluoro(butyltetrahydrofuran) or other perfluorinated hydrocarbon. Surfaces coated using this paint display contact angles in excess of 150° and resist abrasion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an inventive low-temperature curable antireflective (AR) coating produced by a single layer sol gel deposition process comprising a low-temperature curing step, whereby temperatures well below 100° C. for under 8 hours result in highly robust AR coatings having excellent transmittance and abrasion resistance. Optical, mechanical and chemical properties may be tuned by adjustment of the formulation of the wet coating solution. In this way, the inventive AR coating is able to provide enhanced mechanical and moisture resistance, as well as superior optical performance that can be optimized to suit a particular environment. The innovation advantageously enables applying AR coatings to substrates installed in the field, allowing passive heating of the substrate by sun exposure to provide the heat for curing the inventive coatings outdoors.

Abstract: An inorganic coating solution composition including an alkali metal silicate, a curing agent, a dispersant, a defoamer, and a solvent, wherein the curing agent is phosphoric acid (H2PO4), the dispersant is at least one selected from among Tween 20, Tween 40, Tween 60, Tween 80, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyethylene glycol 400 and polyvinyl alcohol, and the defoamer is at least one selected from among a silicone-based defoamer, an alcohol-based defoamer, a mineral oil-based defoamer and a powder defoamer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pretreatment composition containing (a) a Group IIIB metal, a Group IVB metal, or combinations thereof; and (b) a compound containing at least six phosphorus-containing acid groups or salts thereof; wherein the molar ratio of (a) to (b) is at least 3:1. Also disclosed are methods of treating a substrate with the pretreatment composition and substrates treated with the pretreatment composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of gamma iron(III) oxide (?-Fe2O3) containing particles for the prevention of biofouling and/or growth of microorganisms. Furthermore, it relates to a method for preventing biofouling of a substrate and to a method of imparting biocidal properties to the surface of a substrate.

Abstract: Compositions containing an aminoalkyl-containing polydimethylsiloxane, a silicon compound containing silicon-bonded alkoxy groups, and a zirconium, titanium, or zinc carboxylate catalyst provides water repellency and stain resistance to substrates, particularly woven and non-woven textile and leather substrates.

Abstract: An insulation-layer-forming composition is described, which contains a binder on the basis of an alkoxysilane-functionalized polymer, which carries alkoxy-functionalized silane groups, an insulation-layer-forming additive, and, if applicable, a crosslinking agent. By means of the composition according to the invention, the expansion rate of which is relatively high, coatings having the layer thickness required for the respective fire-resistance duration can be applied in simple and rapid manner, wherein the layer thickness can be reduced to a minimum and nevertheless, a great insulating effect can be achieved. The composition according to the invention is particularly suitable for fire-protection, particularly as a coating for steel structural parts, such as supports, beams, frame members, to increase their fire-resistance duration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-acylmorpholines as solvents for use in processes for preparing polymer dispersions.

Abstract: Silica based compositions that may be used coatings, films or other cast structures, as well as related methods and resulting structures are provided. In one embodiment, a hybrid nanosilica (HNS) composition includes tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS), methyl triethoxysilane (MTEOS) and glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS). The composition may be used as a coating to provide various types of protection and device performance enhancement. For example, the composition may be used for impact protection or corrosion resistance. In one particular embodiment, optically enhancing nanoparticles may be dispersed throughout the HNS material and used as an antireflective coating (ARC) for various optical purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of consumable materials for automatic analytical instruments and relates to a method for producing plastic cuvettes with increased scratch resistance.

Abstract: Provided is a friction modifier for a top coating agent for a hexavalent chromium-free trivalent chromium chemical conversion coating film or chromium-free chemical conversion coating film, said friction modifier including a polyoxyalkylene fatty acid ester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-based correction fluid comprising a—a photocrosslinkable acrylate and/or methacrylate oligomer, b—a photoinitiator, c—an opacifying agent, and d—water, e—optionally a photocrosslinkable acrylate and/or methacrylate monomer, and d—optionally an additive, said fluid having a dry extract of between 40 and 80% by weight relative to the total weight of the fluid, advantageously between 54 and 66%, and forming a film after drying comprising at least 40% by weight of opacifying agent relative to the total weight of the film, advantageously between 40 and 80% by weight. It also relates to a device for applying the correction fluid and a process for covering a mark on a paper support using the correction fluid.

Abstract: In one aspect, inks for use with a three-dimensional printing system are described herein. In some embodiments, an ink described herein comprises 10-60 wt. % oligomeric curable material; 30-80 wt. % monomeric curable material; and 10-35 wt. % self-curable light-sensitive oligomer, based on the total weight of the ink. Moreover, in some cases, the ink is free or substantially free of non-curable photoinitiator. For example, in some instances, the ink further comprises less than 0.1 wt. % or less than 0.05 wt. % non-curable photoinitiator, based on the total weight of the ink.

Abstract: Provided is an ink including: an organic solvent; water; a coloring material; a wax; and resin particles, wherein the resin particles include acrylic resin particles and urethane resin particles, and wherein a ratio by mass (urethane resin particles/acrylic resin particles) of a proportion (percent by mass) of the urethane resin particles to a proportion (percent by mass) of the acrylic resin particles is 0.1 or greater but 0.7 or less. In a preferable aspect, the wax is a polyethylene wax. In another preferable aspect, the urethane resin particles are polycarbonate urethane resin particles.

Abstract: Ink includes water, a coloring material, and a copolymer including a first structure unit represented by the following Chemical formula 1 and a second structure unit including an anionic group. In the Chemical formula, R represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, X represents an alkylene group having 2-4 carbon atoms, and Y represents a substituted or non-substituted straight-chain alkylene group having 5 to 7 carbon atoms.

Abstract: An aqueous ink for inkjet includes water, at least one hydrosoluble organic solvent each having a boiling point of 250° C. or lower; vinyl polymer particles containing a pigment, and polycarbonate-based urethane resin particles, wherein the aqueous ink for inkjet is used for an inkjet recording system including a heating step.

Abstract: An oil-based recording liquid according to the invention includes a color material and an oil-based medium, the oil-based medium contains a first organic medium having an SP value of 9.5 or more and an iodine value of 120 or more, and the content of the first organic medium is 50 percent by mass or more, or the oil-based medium contains an allyl compound.

Abstract: A curable ink including at least one monomer, oligomer, or prepolymer; an optional photoinitiator; an optional colorant; and amide gellant having a molecular weight of from about 800 to about 2,500 g/mole; wherein the ink has an onset of gelation defined by the glass transition of the low molecular weight amide gellant according to the relationship Onset of Gelation (K)=(Constant) Tg of gellant (K); wherein the Constant is less than 1.5. A process for printing a three-dimensional article including providing a curable ink; depositing the curable ink in one or more layers; and curing the deposited ink to form the three-dimensional object.

Abstract: An inked electrical conductor comprises a mixture of silver powder and ethyl cellulose. The silver powder is in a range of approximately 99.0 weight percent of the mixture to approximately 99.5 weight percent of the mixture. The ethyl cellulose is in a range of approximately 0.5 weight percent of the mixture to approximately 1.0 weight percent of the mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a conductive polymeric ink composition, wherein pH of the ink composition can be adjusted to a desired neutral pH value while maintaining dispersibility of PEDOT:PSS (Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate)) used as a main component of the ink composition, thereby solving problems due to strong acidity, including a reduction in the lifetime of devices. Furthermore, a transparent conductive polymer thin film formed from the ink composition has low haze, low surface resistance and high conductivity, compared to thin films manufactured conventionally.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aqueous base metal pigment dispersion liquid, including: a base metal pigment surface-treated with a fluorine-based compound; and water as a part of a solvent, in which the aqueous base metal pigment dispersion liquid further includes one or more solvents having a specific dielectric constant of greater than or equal to 30 and less than or equal to 50 and one or more solvents having a specific dielectric constant of less than 30, as measured by an alternate current-type dielectric constant measurement device at a temperature of 23° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a matting agent comprising agglomerates of pigment particles, to a method for the preparation of such matting agents, and to coating formulations containing the matting agents disclosed herein. The present invention further relates to pigmented mat surfaces, and to the use of agglomerates of pigment particles for matting pigmented coatings.

Abstract: A protective film-forming film is provided for forming a protective film which protects a metal film provided on a back surface of a semiconductor chip and is not likely to peel off from the metal film even after undergoing a history of temperature changes. This protective film-forming film is formed of a protective film-forming composition to which a coupling agent having a thiol group or a protected thiol group is added.