Abstract: A foamable composition comprising from 60 to 99.88% by weight (% wt.) of at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone), from 0.10 to 10.00% by weight (% wt.) of at least one olefinic polymer, from 0.01 to 5.00% by weight (% wt.) of at least one tetrazole compound and from 0.01 to 2.50% by weight (% wt.) of at least one additive selected from the group of titanium dioxide (TiO2), clays, talc, silicates, silica, aluminates, barites, titanates, borates, nitrides, carbon-based materials or combinations thereof, all % wt. are relative to the total weight of the composition (C). Foam materials made from said foamable compositions and articles made from said foam materials.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising a propylene-based elastomer, a branched polymer, and a blowing agent. The present disclosure also relates to foamed layers and articles made from such layers.

Abstract: Composites, such as syntactic foams, are described. The composite contains at least one polymer and at least one aerogel. The aerogel is coated with a coating substance to at least substantially prevent the intrusion of the polymer into the pores of the aerogel. Methods of making the composite are also described, as well as uses of the composite.

Abstract: A single-screw extrusion desulfurization and post-processing system and a method for preparing reclaimed rubber. The single-screw extrusion desulfurization and post-processing system comprises: a single-screw desulfurization device, a single-screw post-processing device and a closed connection device for connecting the single-screw desulfurization device and the single-screw post-processing device, the single-screw post-processing device includes a post-processing feeding unit and a post-processing unit which are connected with each other, and a post-processing screw running through the post-processing feeding unit and the post-processing unit.

Abstract: A composition including a metalloinsertor conjugate that specifically targets mismatch repair (MMR)-deficient cells includes a complex represented by Formula I. Mm+(L1)(L2)(L3)(L4)(L5)??Formula I Selective cytotoxicity may be induced in MMR-deficient cells upon uptake of the metalloinsertor conjugate. Metalloinsertor complexes conjugated with platinum (Pt) may allow for more specific targeting of platinum anticancer agents.

Abstract: A composition comprising a blend of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and a nucleating component, with optional additives, in amounts effective to provide reduced shrinkage of the extruded composition and components made from the composition.

Abstract: A description is given of a nonaqueous sound deadener composition comprising (a) a nonpulverulent, solvent-free polyacrylate binder having a K value in the range from 10 to 35, measured as a 1% strength solution in tetrahydrofuran; and (b) inorganic fillers. Also described is a method for damping oscillations or vibrations of components of vehicles and machines, using the sound deadener composition of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carboxylic acid-modified nitrile-based copolymer latex composition and a dip molded article including the same, the composition including: a carboxylic acid-modified nitrile-based copolymer latex having a glass transition temperature of ?30 to ?20° C.; and a bentonite dispersion solution. The dip molded article using the carboxylic acid-modified nitrile-based copolymer latex composition according to the present invention has high tensile strength and excellent wearable sensation, and thus the dip molded article may be usefully applied to dip molded latex articles such as surgical gloves, checkup gloves, a condom, a catheter, industrial gloves, household gloves, or health care articles.

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: Cure accelerators for anaerobic curable compositions, such as adhesives and sealants, are provided, and which are defined with reference to the aromatic amides shown in structure I where R and R? are each independently C1-10 alkyl, and R? is H or C1-10 alkyl or R and R? together may form a four to seven membered ring fused to the benzene ring, and where R?? is optional, but when R?? is present, R?? is halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkenyl, alkoxy, amino, alkylene- or alkenylene-ether, alkylene (meth)acrylate, carbonyl, carboxyl, nitroso, sulfonate, hydroxyl or haloalkyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to symmetric diesters of hydroxyalkyl-4-hydroxy-tetraalkylpiperidine compounds and their use as light stabilizers. They are compatible with and soluble in coating formulations of different polarity.

Abstract: A rubber composition for tires comprises a diene rubber, silica, and a silane coupling agent, and is characterized in that a function v of a shear modulus G? of the rubber composition at 0.28% shear stress at 110° C., a CTAB specific surface area (CTAB) of the silica, a volume fraction (?) of the silica in the rubber composition, and a stress at 100% elongation (M100) of the rubber composition satisfies the relationship of the following equation (i): G?=K×v, where K is a coefficient greater than 0 and not greater than 450, and v is represented by the following equation (ii): v=?×(1+0.0258×CTAB×M100) and is a real number not less than 2.5 and not greater than 20.

Abstract: Polyamides, such as polyamide compositions based on nylon-6 (PA 6) or nylon-6,6 (PA 66) and including melamine cyanurate, natural quartz powder, and glass fibers have improved heat resistance, flame retardancy, and isotropic shrinkage characteristics.

Abstract: The silica sol of the invention contains silica particles having a mean primary particle size of 20 to 100 nm and which has a silica particle size/mean primary particle size ratio, determined through dynamic light scattering, of 3.0 or less, wherein the silica particles are surface-treated with an organic silane compound and have an ?-ray emission rate of 0.005 counts/cm2·hr or less and a moisture absorption coefficient, determined after allowing the silica particles to stand for 48 hours at 23° C. and a relative humidity of 50 RH %, of 0.5 mass % or lower.

Abstract: Described herein are polymer compositions, for example, recycled polymer compositions, processes for the production thereof, functional fillers for use in the polymer compositions, and articles formed from the polymer compositions.

Abstract: A polypropylene-based resin composition capable of affording a molded article superior in tensile elongation at break includes a polypropylene resin (A), an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B) having a density of 0.865 to 0.890 g/cm3, an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (C) having a density of 0.855 to 0.859 g/cm3, and an inorganic filler (D), wherein the content of the polypropylene resin (A) is 49 to 76% by weight, the content of the inorganic filler (D) is 9 to 22% by weight, the sum total of the contents of the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B) and the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (C) is 15 to 29% by weight. The sum total of the contents of (A), (B), (C), and (D) is taken as 100% by weight, and the content of the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B), x % by weight, and the content of the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (C), y % by weight, satisfy the formula: 0.07?x/(x+y)?0.41.

Abstract: A propylene polymer composition comprising: A) from 81 wt % to 91 wt % of a propylene ethylene copolymer containing from 1.0 wt % to 3.5 wt % of ethylene derived units having a fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. comprised between 10 wt % and 3 wt %; and a melt flow rate ranging from 5 to 50 g/10 min; B) from 9 wt % to 19 wt %, of a copolymer of propylene and ethylene with from 21.0 wt % to 31.0 wt % of ethylene derived units; the sum A)+B) being 100; the composition having an melt flow rate ranging from 20 to 35 g/10 min; the xylene soluble fraction to 25° C. ranging from 13.0 wt % to 25.0 wt % and the intrinsic viscosity of the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. ranging from 0.7 dl/g to 1.9 dl/g.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heterophasic polymer composition for environmentally friendly cable insulation layers that exhibits excellent electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties while realizing the flexibility, bendability, and impact resistance performance characteristics of polypropylene. The heterophasic polymer composition for cable insulation layers is configured such that propylene copolymer particles each having a predetermined size are dispersed in a polypropylene matrix.

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: Provided is a pneumatic tire which has low air permeability and undergoes a small change in air permeability due to fatigue. A pneumatic tire of the present invention contains a layer which is formed of a thermoplastic elastomer composition that is composed of (A) a modified ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer to which an aliphatic polyester is grafted, (B) a polyamide resin and (C) a modified rubber having an acid anhydride group or an epoxy group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a polymer particle in which a urethane resin (A1) and an acrylic polymer (B1) are included in a single particle, said polymer particle having a gel fraction of 10% or more as measured using N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) as a solvent; a polymer particle in which a urethane resin (A2) having a sulfonic acid group and an acrylic polymer (B2) are included in a single particle, said polymer particle having a surface acid value of 0.1 to 19 mgKOH/g as measured by a potentiometric titration method; and a method for producing a polymer dispersion. According to the present invention, it becomes possible to provide: a polymer dispersion which has excellent polymerization stability and can have an excellent coating viscosity property and excellent storage stability when used in a coating material; a method for producing the polymer dispersion; and a polymer particle contained in the polymer dispersion.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition which not only is highly inhibited from making creaking sounds but also has satisfactory performances with respect to other properties. The polyacetal resin composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyacetal resin, 0.01-1 part by weight of a hindered phenolic antioxidant, 0.01-1 part by weight of a nitrogenous compound, 0.1-1 part by weight of a graft copolymer, 0.1-1 part by weight of a fatty acid ester, 0.5-5 parts by weight of a silicone oil, and 0.1-1 part by weight of calcium carbonate. The nitrogenous compound may be an aminotriazine compound, the graft copolymer includes an olefin-based polymer as the main chain and a vinyl-based polymer as side chains, the fatty acid ester includes a C12-32 fatty acid and a C2-30 mono- or polyhydric alcohol, and the calcium carbonate has an average particle diameter of 1 ?m or smaller.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition for LSD, having a good flame retardancy, as well as keeping high levels of mechanical strength and platability. The resin composition for laser direct structuring, the resin composition containing: relative to 100 parts by weight of a resin component which contains 65 to 100% by weight of a polycarbonate resin and 35 to 0% by weight of a styrene-based resin, 5 to 40 parts by weight of a glass fiber having a value of average fiber length/average fiber diameter of 10 or smaller; 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of an elastomer; 5 to 10 parts by weight of a laser direct structuring additive containing antimony and tin; 10 to 30 parts by weight of a phosphorus-containing flame retardant; and, 0.1 to 1 part by weight of polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition having higher platability. The resin composition contains at least two kinds of metals and also containing a conductive oxide having a resistivity of 5×103 ?·cm or less.

Abstract: Provided is a polyalkylene carbonate resin composition having high thermal resistance including: polyalkylene carbonate obtained by reacting carbon dioxide with one or two or more different epoxide compound(s) selected from the group consisting of C2-C10 alkylene oxide unsubstituted or substituted with halogen or alkoxy, C4-C20 cycloalkylene oxide unsubstituted or substituted with halogen or alkoxy, and C8-C20 styrene oxide unsubstituted or substituted with halogen, alkoxy, alkyl or aryl; an epoxy resin; and a curing agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolycarbonate compositions having branch structures and linear oligomers and improved flow properties, to their use for producing blends and moldings and to moldings obtained therewith.

Abstract: It is the aim to indicate a thermoplastic elastomer composition which is characterized by particularly good temperature stability from ?40° C. to +150° C. and a particularly good oil resistance, with particularly good physical properties, in particular with a high elongation at break, and which is suitable for use in moldings, injection moldings, extrudates and/or blow moldings. In addition, the thermoplastic elastomer composition according to the invention comprises a mixture of acrylate rubber and polyurethane.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyamide molding compounds which have an improved resistance to heat-aging and comprise the following compositions: (A) 25 to 84.99 wt.-% of at least one polyamide, (B) 15 to 70 wt.-% of at least one filler and reinforcing means, (C) 0.01 to 5.0 wt.-% of at least one inorganic radical interceptor, (D) 0 to 5.0 wt.-% of at least one heat stabilizer which is different from the inorganic free-radical scavenger under (C), and (E) 0 to 20.0 wt.-% of at least one additive. The invention further relates to molded articles produced from these polyamide molding compounds as components in the automobile or electrics/electronics sector.

Abstract: A polyamide composition that can be used in different transformation methods and, in particular, for the production of an extrusion profile having a low thermal conductivity, is described. One such composition includes, in particular, glass beads. Also described is a composition, preferably a molding composition, e.g., in the form of granules or powder, that can be used to produce items by means of injection molding.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a polymer-modified asphalt composition obtained by blending asphalt with a vinyl acetate/ethylene polymer, and optionally with further additives, and a process for the preparation of the polymer-modified asphalt composition, and the use of the polymer-modified asphalt composition.

Abstract: Compositions for inhibiting the attachment of microbes to a biotic or abiotic surface are disclosed. The compositions include a carrier and an effective amount of an anti-adherent agent. The anti-adherent agents include Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol, sodium polystyrene sulfonate, Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polyquaternium-22, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Polyquaternium-7, Acrylates/Aminoacrylates/C10-30 Alkyl PEG-20 Itaconate Copolymer and combinations thereof. Various delivery vehicles, such as wipes, may be used to deliver the composition to surfaces.

Abstract: A latex for friction member use including rubber particles comprised of a carboxyl group-containing highly saturated nitrile rubber containing ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units in a ratio of 10 to 60 wt % and having an iodine value of 120 or less, wherein a difference ?d (?d=d90?d50) between a volume cumulative 90% particle size (d90) of the rubber particles and volume cumulative 50% particle size (d50) of the rubber particles which are measured by a light scattering method is 0.0240 ?m or more is provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel merocyanine-based compound capable of labeling biomolecules by intercalating biomolecules, and to a dye, kit and contrast medium composition for labelling biomolecules comprising the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for manufacturing aqueous mineral material suspensions or dried mineral materials using at least one lithium ion neutralized water-soluble organic polymer, the ground mineral materials obtained by this process, the use of the mineral materials in paper, paints and plastics, as well as the use of the lithium ion neutralized water-soluble organic polymer in the manufacturing process as a dispersing and/or grinding enhancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a corrosion-resistant structure for a high-temperature water system comprising: a structural material 1; and a corrosion-resistant film 3 formed from a substance containing at least one of La and Y deposited on a surface in a side that comes in contact with a cooling water 4, of the structural material 1 which constitutes the high-temperature water system that passes a cooling water 4 of high temperature therein. Due to above construction, there can be provided the corrosion-resistant structure and a corrosion-preventing method capable of operating a plant without conducting a water chemistry control of cooling water by injecting chemicals.

Abstract: Provided is a fluorinated ether compound capable of imparting excellent antifouling properties such as oil-based ink repellency, fingerprint stain removability, to a hard coating layer; a composition for forming a hard coating layer, and an article having an antifouling hard coating layer formed from the composition. The fluorinated ether compound has either a poly(oxyperfluoroalkylene) chain having a repeated unit that includes a C1-2 oxyperfluoroalkylene group and a C3-6 oxyperfluoroalkylene group, bonded to each other, or a poly(oxyperfluoroalkylene) chain having a repeated unit that contains a C4 oxyperfluoroalkylene group and a different oxyperfluoroalkylene group, bonded to each other, a linking group bonded to a first terminal of the poly(oxyperfluoroalkylene) chain, and at least one (meth)acryloyl group bonded to the linking group.

Abstract: A coating composition for application to a component or structure has cellulose acetate, a plasticizer with an antioxidant, a corrosion inhibitor with an antioxidant, a vegetable oil, and a stabilizer. The plasticizer is linseed oil. The corrosion inhibitor is canola oil. The vegetable oil is epoxidized soybean oil. The stabilizer is titanium dioxide. These components are intimately mixed together so as to form a solid mixture. The solid mixture is converted into a solid state and applied to the component or structure. The liquid state is then dried on the component or structure for a period of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antifouling coating composition, an antifouling coating film, a substrate with an antifouling coating film and a production process for the substrate. The antifouling coating composition includes a hydrolyzable polymer (A) having a structural unit represented by the following formula (1) and having a weight-average molecular weight of 1000 to 5000 and an antifouling agent (B) including (b1) 4-bromo-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrrole-3-carbonitrile, and has a volatile organic compound (VOC) content of not more than 400 g/L. [In the formula (1), M represents zinc or copper, and R1 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.

Abstract: An aqueous composition including: a conductive metal nanoparticle having an organic compound disposed on a surface of the conductive metal nanoparticle; a conductive metal nanowire; and a solvent including water and optionally an alcohol.

Abstract: An active-energy-ray-curable composition including: a cyan pigment; and a polymerizable compound, wherein a ratio of absorbance at a wavelength of 385 nm to absorbance at a wavelength of 620 nm is 0.65 or less.

Abstract: A process for printing on a water-soluble material using a self-dispersible pigment which comprises a carboxy-functional dispersant crosslinked around a pigment core by a crosslinking agent having at least two groups selected from oxetane, carbodiimide, hydrazide, oxazoline, aziridine, isocyanate, N-methylol, keteneimine, isocyanurate and epoxy groups. Also inks, ink-sets, printed material and ink-jet printers.

Abstract: The aim of the present invention is to provide an indium-zinc-oxide semiconductor ink composition in which a spontaneous combustion reaction occurs, and provide an inorganic semiconductor thin film produced thereby. To this end, the present invention provides a semiconductor ink composition which includes a complex, represented by formula 1, incorporating a nitrate of a metal A which is an oxidizing material and incorporating a metal B which is a fuel material; wherein the metal A and the metal B are each respectively a metal selected from the group consisting of indium, gallium, zinc, titanium, aluminum, lithium, and zirconium, and metal A and metal B are different from each other.

Abstract: A process to produce a dispersion comprising feeding ethylcellulose polymer and a dispersant into a melt and mix zone of an extruder wherein the ethylcellulose polymer and dispersant are melted and mixed together to form a melt; conveying the melt to an emulsification zone of the extruder in which the temperature and pressure are controlled; feeding a base and water into the emulsification zone wherein the melt is dispersed to form a high internal phase emulsion; conveying the emulsion to a dilution and cooling zone of the extruder; and feeding water into the dilution and cooling zone to dilute the high internal phase emulsion thereby forming an aqueous dispersion is provided.

Abstract: Polyethylene composition with improved balance of impact resistance at low temperatures and Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance (ESCR), particularly suited for producing protective coatings on metal pipes, said composition having the following features: 1) density from 0.938 to 0.948 g/cm3; 2) ratio MIF/MIP from 15 to 25; 3) MIF from 30 to 45 g/10 min.; 4) Mz equal to or greater than 1000000 g/mol; 5) LCBI equal to or greater than 0.55.

Abstract: Disclosed is a copolymer film that includes a first comonomer including a chlorofluoro olefin and a second comonomer that is selected from the group consisting of itaconic acid, 2,3-dihydropyran, D-glucal, glycerine carbonate vinyl ether, 2-hydroxypropyl acrylate, maleic anhydride, vinylidene chloride, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of improving burnish resistance of substrates comprising: (1) applying to at least a portion of the substrate a curable film-forming composition comprising: (a) a polymeric binder comprising at least one polymeric resin having reactive functional groups; (b) a curing agent containing functional groups that are reactive with the reactive functional groups of (a); and (c) silica particles that have been functionalized on their surfaces with an amino silane so as to impart the surfaces with primary amino functional groups; and (2) (a) heating the coated substrate to a temperature and for a time sufficient to cure the curable film-forming composition or (b) allowing a time sufficient to cure the curable film-forming composition under ambient conditions. The present invention is further directed to solventborne, curable film-forming compositions comprising the components (a) (b) and (c) above.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous resin composition in which a vinyl ester resin and a urethane resin having an aromatic ring are dispersed in an aqueous medium, in which the vinyl ester resin is obtained by allowing at least one epoxy resin selected from the group consisting of a novolak type epoxy resin and a bisphenol type epoxy resin to react with a compound having an acid group and a polymerizable unsaturated group, and the urethane resin is obtained by allowing polyol containing polyol having an aromatic ring and polyol having a hydrophilic group to react with a polyisocyanate. A primer using the aqueous resin composition is able to considerably improve adhesiveness between a substrate and a cured coating film of an active energy ray curable composition, even when the substrate is a sparingly adhesive substrate.

Abstract: A mill base composition includes a compound comprising a divinyl ester of a dicarboxylic acid, a dispersing agent, and a pigment. The divinyl ester of the carboxylic acid includes from 2 to about 8 carbon atoms. The mill base composition is subjected to milling with milling beads to produce a milled mill base composition that functions as a pigment concentrate that may be added to an ink vehicle to form an ink composition suitable for use in inkjet ink devices. The milled mill base composition is particularly suited for UV curable ink compositions. A UV curable ink composition includes the pigment concentrate, one or more UV curable monomers, and one or more UV initiators.

Abstract: A stain-treated substrate comprising an extremely thin coating for stain protection. The stain-treated substrate includes substrate material and the extremely thin coating include a molecular layer of organosilane 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyl octadecyl ammonium chloride covalently bonded to the surface of the substrate material. The substrate material can include a wide variety of materials including tile, ceramic, glass, stone and marble and can optionally be used in conjunction with a grout mixture including a diluted organosilane mixture.