Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer material and a dielectric liquid of improved polarity, to a process for preparing said polymer composition, to a cable comprising at least one electrically insulating layer obtained from said polymer composition, and to a process for preparing said cable.

Abstract: A method of preparing a diene-based rubber latex, a method of preparing an ABS-based graft copolymer including the same, and a method of manufacturing an ABS-based injection-molded article include preparing an in-situ bimodal rubber latex, in which a small-diameter polymer and a large-diameter polymer are formed in a desired ratio, by controlling contents, addition time points, and types of reactants when a conjugated diene based monomer, a crosslinking agent with a long linear chain end, an emulsifier including a multimeric acid of an unsaturated fatty acid or a metal salt thereof, and a molecular weight regulator are polymerized.

Abstract: The present invention provides vinyl halide polymer thermoplastic polymer compositions comprising a multi-stage, or, preferably, two-stage acrylic copolymer polymeric additive having (A) a high Tg, high molecular weight first stage polymer that is free of, in copolymerized form, vinyl aromatic monomers, and having (B) a low Tg, low molecular weight second stage polymer of copolymerized vinyl aromatic containing monomers, wherein the multi-stage acrylic copolymer can be isolated by coagulation and drying and provides compositions having both melt strength and lubrication in thermoplastic processing.

Abstract: A monomer having formula (I): wherein in formula (I), groups and variables are the same as described in the specification.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method of preparing a rubber composition, which includes (a) synthesizing a living polymer by solution polymerization of a monomer mixture including a conjugated diene-based monomer in the presence of a first catalyst; (b) reacting some ends of the living polymer with a coupling agent; (c) reacting the remaining ends of the living polymer with an organotin halide compound to prepare an end-modified conjugated diene-based polymer solution; and (d) adding a second catalyst and a conjugated diene-based monomer to the end-modified conjugated diene-based polymer solution to induce solution polymerization.

Abstract: The rubber composition comprises at least one phenol-aldehyde resin based: on at least one aromatic polyphenol comprising at least one aromatic ring bearing at least two —O—H groups in the meta position relative to one another, the two positions ortho to at least one of the —O—H groups being unsubstituted; and on at least one aldehyde of formula W: in which: each Ar1 and Ar2 group represents, independently of one another, an optionally substituted aromatic ring; and SP is a connecting group that connects at least the Ar1 and Ar2 groups to one another, SP separating the Ar1 and Ar2 groups by at least 2 covalent bonds.

Abstract: A polymer composition containing 0.1-0.6 wt. % nigrosine and 0.01-0.1 wt. % carbon black and 15-25 wt % flame retardant system and wherein the polymer composition contains polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). The invention also relates to a shaped object for use in electrical applications, comprising the composition, preferably a terminal block or a relay.

Abstract: A resin composition which comprises 100 parts by weight of a resin having a carboxyl group in at least part of the end of the molecular chain, 5 to 80 parts by weight of an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer, 1 to 30 parts by weight of an epoxy group-containing silicon elastomer and 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of at least one antioxidant selected from the group consisting of hindered phenol compound, phosphite compound, phosphonite compound and thioether compound and has low-temperature impact resistance and suppresses delamination.

Abstract: A microvascular system includes a solid polymeric matrix and a woven structure in the matrix. The woven structure includes a plurality of fibers, and a plurality of microfluidic channels, where at least a portion of the microfluidic channels are interconnected. The microvascular system may be made by forming a composite that includes a solid polymeric matrix and a plurality of sacrificial fibers in the matrix, heating the composite to a temperature of from 100 to 250° C., maintaining the composite at a temperature of from 100 to 250° C. for a time sufficient to form degradants from the sacrificial fibers, and removing the degradants from the composite. The sacrificial fibers may include a polymeric fiber matrix including a poly(hydroxyalkanoate) and a metal selected from the group consisting of an alkali earth metal and a transition metal, in the fiber matrix, where the concentration of the metal in the fiber matrix is at least 0.1 wt %.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to thermoplastic compositions. The disclosed compositions comprise at least one polycarbonate polymer, at least one polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer, at least one laser direct structuring additive, and low levels of at least one oligomeric siloxane additive, the composition exhibiting improved strength and electrical properties. Methods for making the disclosed thermoplastic compositions and the articles of manufacture comprising the disclosed thermoplastic compositions are also disclosed.

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

Abstract: Provided is a molding material which includes a composite of 1 to 50 wt % of a continuous reinforcing fiber bundle (A) and 0.1 to 20 wt % of a poly(phenylene ether ether ketone) oligomer (B); and 30 to 98.9 wt % of a thermoplastic resin (C) adhering to the composite, wherein the component (B) has a melting point of not higher than 270° C. Also provided are a method for molding the molding material, a method for producing the molding material, and a method for producing a fiber-reinforced composite material. A molded article having high heat resistance and dynamic properties can be easily produced without impairing the economic efficiency and productivity during the process for producing a molding material. In addition, a fiber-reinforced composite material can be produced with more ease and high productivity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide resin composition including 50% to 99% by mass of a polyamide (P) and 1% to 50% by mass of an acid-modified polyolefin (Q) satisfying the following requirements (1) to (3). (1) A melt flow rate (MFR) as measured at 230° C. under a load of 2.16 kg is 50 to 200 (g/10 min). (2) An acid modification amount is 0.1% to 2.0% by mass. (3) The acid-modified polyolefin (Q) includes a modified product (q1) of an elastomer including 10% to 95% by mole of an ethylene-derived skeleton unit, 0% to 80% by mole of a propylene-derived skeleton unit, and 3% to 40% by mole of a skeleton unit derived from an ?-olefin having 4 to 8 carbon atoms (with a total amount of the ethylene-derived skeleton unit, the propylene-derived skeleton unit, and the skeleton unit derived from an ?-olefin being 100% by mole), the elastomer being modified by maleic acid or an anhydride thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a resin composition comprising benzoxazine, a prepreg and a laminate prepared therefrom. Said resin composition comprising benzoxazine is prepared by adding an acidic filler into the resin composition comprising benzoxazine, wherein said resin composition comprising benzoxazine comprises a benzoxazine resin, an epoxy resin A1 having an epoxy equivalent of 150-450, and an epoxy resin A2 having an epoxy equivalent of 451-1000. By adding an acidic filler into the resin composition, the present invention greatly promotes the polymerization of benzoxazine and epoxy resins, and decreases the curing temperature needed for the polymerization of benzoxazine and epoxy resins.

Abstract: A resin composition includes an (a) resin having a structure represented by Chemical Formula (1); and a (b) solvent. The resin composition also includes an amount of a compound represented by Chemical Formula (3) which is 0.1 ppm by mass or more and 40 ppm by mass or less.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane comprising a curable functional group; and (B) a silicone-free, organic material comprising a reactive functional group. The curable composition exhibits high refractive index and optical clarity. The curable composition can be used to prepare a cured material that exhibits high refractive index, optical clarity, crack resistance, and low moisture vapor permeability.

Abstract: To easily manufacture a fiber assembly that includes fibers and particulates supported by the fibers, provided is a method for manufacturing a fiber assembly including: a preparation step of preparing a raw material liquid that contains a water-soluble first component, a second component that is capable of forming a hydrogel, and water; and an electrospinning step of forming fibers that contain the first component as a main component and particulates that are supported by a plurality of the fibers and contain the second component from the raw material liquid by an electrospinning method, wherein in a case where the fibers contain the second component, a mass proportion of the second component contained in the particulates is greater than a mass proportion of the second component contained in the fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions, methods and kits for detecting pH in samples using pH-sensitive fluorescent dyes. The compounds disclosed herein are novel xanthene-derivative dyes comprising an aniline moiety with one or more electron donating groups, which dyes are for detecting pH in samples either in vitro or in vivo. Also described herein are processes for preparing said dyes for use in the disclosed compositions, methods and kits.

Abstract: Azo anthrapyridone dye of general formula (III) wherein A, R1, R2, B, M and n are as described in the specification, are excellent magenta dyes for dyeing and printing of paper, other cellulose containing materials and textiles materials and, in particular, for the preparation of recording fluids for ink jet printing and for writing utensils.

Abstract: Provided are a coloring composition with which a light absorption anisotropic film having excellent durability can be formed, a light absorption anisotropic film, a laminate, and an image display device. A coloring composition according to the invention contains a dichroic dye compound having a structure represented by Formula (1D) and a liquid crystalline compound.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an azoic pigment is disclosed, according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. The method includes producing slurry of the azoic pigment. The slurry includes primary aromatic amine (PAA). The method further includes the derivatization of the residual PAA in the slurry, followed by encapsulation of the slurry. The slurry is acidified or basified. Finally, the slurry is further processed, thereby forming PAA migration free azoic pigment. The derivatization and encapsulation additively or synergistically reduce the PAA content thereby inhibiting migration of PAA from the pigment into a substrate onto which the pigment is loaded.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nanoparticle containing a hydrophobic fluorescent substance accumulated therein and a thermosetting resin as a matrix, which nanoparticle, when used for labeling of a biological substance such as a protein or nucleic acid, has brightness sufficient for allowing pathological diagnosis using a fluorescence image obtained thereby. The present invention is a phosphor integrated dots nanoparticles wherein a thermosetting resin contains a structural unit formed from a raw material containing a hydrophobic substituent, and wherein a fluorescent substance is accumulated in the nanoparticle at least by hydrophobic interaction, preferably further by stacking interaction, with the hydrophobic substituent of the thermosetting resin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coated bismuth oxy halide-based pigment having a coating comprising an anti-oxidant, said antioxidant is being a phenol based, a phosphite or phosphonate based, or a thioether based stabilizer, and the coating comprising an inner coating and an outer coating, wherein the outer coating comprises the antioxidant, and wherein the inner coating comprises a first layer consisting of one or more salts, or one or more oxides, heteropolyacids, organic acids, sulphites, sulfides, sulfates, phosphates, pyrophosphates, polyphosphates, hydrates, carbonates, or a combination thereof, selected from the group of alkali-earth metals, metals, non-metals, transition metals or lanthanides. Further, the present invention is directed to a composition comprising a paint, a lacquer, an ink, a cosmetic, a resin, a plastisol or a polymer formulation, and such pigment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid polymerizable composition including a chain-growth polymerization dispersing monomer, a step-growth polymerization monomer system and inorganic nanoparticles homogeneously dispersed in the monomers, as well as its use for the preparation of a transparent polymeric material having a high refractive index and low haze and its use in the optical field.

Abstract: A waterborne heat-insulation coating uses a silicon dioxide dispersion with silicon dioxide evenly dispersed in resin through a sol-gel method as a heat-insulation agent; since the silicon dioxide dispersion has great fineness and large specific surface area of between 30.1 and 100 m2/g, the waterborne heat-insulation coating when applied to building surfaces forms a coating layer that features a packed structure, a smooth surface, and a high surface reflectivity of 85% or more; resulted in that the coating layer can effectively block infrared rays and provide excellent thermal shielding effects, stain resistance, and durability.

Abstract: To provide a thermal insulating coating film, which can achieve excellent thermal insulating performance and far-infrared ray reflection performance when formed on, for example, the surface of an outer wall or inner wall of a house and which has excellent adhesiveness and durability. The thermal insulating coating film of the present invention contains a styrene-alkyl acrylate copolymer or a butyl acrylate-styrene copolymer, a white pigment, and hollow acrylic beads. The mass ratio of styrene-alkyl acrylate copolymer or butyl acrylate-styrene copolymer and hollow acrylic beads (hollow acrylic beads/styrene-alkyl acrylate copolymer or butyl acrylate-styrene copolymer) is 1 or less.

Abstract: There are provided primer compositions comprising a primer component comprising: a rubber; an amine-functional (meth)acrylic resin; and a plasticizer. There are also provided articles made using these primer compositions.

Abstract: A method for preventing hardener compounds to be formed from hardener precursors in an aerosol formulation suitable for use in aerosol for making a paint is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emeraldine base composite, its preparation, and use as an effective anticorrosive pigment additive for corrosion inhibition. The emeraldine base composite comprises an insulating form of polyaniline or its derivatives adhered to an inorganic or organic material substrate such that the emeraldine base covers from about 1-100% surface of the material. Inter alia, the emeraldine base composite can be added to a coating as an anticorrosive pigment additive that inhibits corrosion and as a filler material that increases strength and barrier properties of coating.

Abstract: Xerogels and compositions comprising xerogels comprising a transition metal oxide and silicon oxide xerogel matrix. The xerogels and compositions can be made from mixtures of transition metal alkoxide(s) and tetraalkoxysilane(s) and, optionally, alkyltrialkoxysilane(s), aminoalkyl-, alkylaminoalkyl-, dialkylaminoalkyltrialkoxysilane(s), or a combination thereof. The xerogels and compositions can be used as antifouling coatings on, for example; boats.

Abstract: The invention relates to a waterproof device and its electroconductive methods. The waterproof device comprises a body and a coating layer that cover a part or all of surface of the body. The coating layer comprises a recoverable deformation and non-electroconductive material or a material capable of generating quantum-tunnelling electrons. The thickness of the coating layer is more than 30 nm. Furthermore, the electroconductive methods include a contacting electroconductive method.

Abstract: Provided is a coated article comprising a substrate and a dried coating which comprises a first set of spherical silica nanoparticles having an average diameter of less than 20 nm and a second set of spherical silica nanoparticles having an average diameter of 20 nm to 120 nm. The alkoxy silane compound comprises an epoxy functional group or a carboxylic acid functional group. Also provided is a coating composition comprising an acidic aqueous dispersion which comprises the described first and second set of spherical silica nanoparticles and silane compound.

Abstract: A composition for paint removal and methods of making and of using the composition are provided. The paint remover composition comprises a component selected from the group consisting of THF, toluene, acetone, DMSO, dioxalane, 1,2 trans dichloroethylene, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic solvent-based high-solid ink composition for gravure printing which shows good print density, printability, and laminatability even in gravure printing using a shallow cylinder. Provided is an organic solvent-based high-solid ink composition for gravure printing, mainly including: a pigment; a binder resin; and an organic solvent, the high-solid ink composition having a viscosity of 10 to 1000 mPa·s/25° C. and having a viscosity in gravure printing of 12 to 23 s/25° C. in terms of the efflux time from a Zahn cup #3, the pigment including at least one of an organic pigment and an inorganic pigment, the binder resin including a polyurethane resin having at least one of a primary amino group and a secondary amino group at an end, the polyurethane resin in an amount of 30 parts by mass, when dissolved in 70 parts by mass of the organic solvent, providing a solution having a viscosity of 100 to 900 mPa·s/25° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic screen printing paste comprising one or more hydroxyfunction polyesters, one or more blocked polyisocyanates, pigments, and additives. The invention is characterized in that the melting or softening range of the thermoplastic screen printing paste lies at temperatures below 90° C. and the paste is free of bisphenol-A is and free of other substances directly involved in the polymerization itself.

Abstract: An additive elastomeric manufactured part is comprised of extrudates comprised of a reaction product of a multifunctional Michael donor and multifunctional Michael acceptor and a rheological modifier. The additive elastomeric manufactured part may have a high elongation and resistance to heat. Said part may be made by dispensing a mixture of the multifunctional Michael donor, multifunctional Michael acceptor, rheological modifier and a catalyst through a through a nozzle to form an extrudate deposited on a base. The base, nozzle or combination thereof is moved while dispensing the mixture so that there is horizontal displacement between the base and nozzle in a predetermined pattern to form an initial layer of the material on the base. Subsequent layers are then formed on the initial layer by repeating the dispensing and movement on top of the initial layer and layers that follow.

Abstract: Provided are a laminate including: a first base material; a second base material; a printing layer provided on a surface of the first base material on a side of the second base material; and an adhesive layer which is disposed between the printing layer and the second base material and bonds the first base material and the second base material to each other, in which the printing layer is formed of a printing ink composition (A) including a urethane resin (A1) and a vinyl chloride vinyl acetate copolymer resin (A2), and the adhesive layer is formed by applying a two-component polyurethane-based adhesive (B) including a polyol (B1) having a number average molecular weight equal to or smaller than 2,300 and an isocyanate compound (B2), and a method for manufacturing a laminate.

Abstract: A transfer-printing ink contains a pigment and a fixing resin. The mass ratio of the pigment to the fixing resin is 1:1 to 1:5, and the ink has a viscosity of 3 mPas to 10 mPas at 23° C. The ink is ejected onto a transfer paper base by an ink-jet recording device when transfer paper is prepared. The ink is then transferred from the transfer paper to cloth as a result of the transfer paper, with the cloth laid over it, being heated.

Abstract: A transfer-printing ink is ejected onto a transfer paper base on an ink-jet recording device when transfer paper is prepared, and is transferred from the transfer paper to cloth when the transfer paper with the cloth laid over it is heated. The ink contains a pigment, an anionic fixing resin, and a volatile amine as a neutralizer for neutralizing the fixing resin. The average particle diameter of the pigment is 30 nm to 150 nm. The pigment-to-fixing resin mass ratio is 1:1 to 1:5. The added amount of the volatile amine is 0.8 to 1.5 times the neutralization equivalent.

Abstract: An ink composition includes 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol; trimethylolpropane; water; and a pigment, in which no more than 0.5% by mass of 1,2-hexanediol is contained, and a mass ratio of the trimethylolpropane to the 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol is 0.12 or more and 2 or less.

Abstract: Provided is an ink composition used for image formation by an ink jet method. The ink composition includes plate-like metal particles and an organic solvent having a boiling point of 150° C. or higher and a solubility parameter of 24 MPa1/2 or more. The maximum absorption wavelength of the ink composition in the wavelength range of 300 nm to 2,500 nm is located in the wavelength range of 800 nm to 2,500 nm. Also provided is an image forming method.

Abstract: Provided is an ink composition used for image formation by an ink jet method. The ink composition includes plate-like metal particles that include a metal element having a standard oxidation-reduction potential nobler than ?1.65 V, that have an average equivalent circle diameter of 10 nm or more and less than 500 nm, and that have an average aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the average equivalent circle diameter to an average thickness, of 3 or more. Also provided are an ink set, an image forming method, and a printed matter.

Abstract: An aqueous ink set for inkjet recording includes first to n-th aqueous inks for inkjet recording. Each of the aqueous inks contains a pigment, water, a surfactant, a binder resin, a urea compound, and a water-soluble organic solvent (1) having a boiling point of from 100° C. to 200° C. inclusive and a vapor pressure at 20° C. of 0.5 hPa or more. All the first to n-th aqueous inks satisfy a specific expression for ?1 and ?2. ?1 is the surface tension of one of the first to n-th aqueous inks that is jetted as droplets prior to different one, and ?2 is the surface tension of the different one that is jetted as droplets after the one of the first to n-th aqueous inks.

Abstract: A barrier coating composition comprising a starch material characterised in that the starch material has a weight average molecular weight of 50.000 to 1.000.000 Dalton and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of no more than 120° C.

Abstract: Silane-crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising a polyolefin having hydrolyzable silane groups, an acidic silanol condensation catalyst, and a phenolic antioxidant. The phenolic antioxidant comprises two sulfur-containing radicals, one located at the ortho position and the other located at the para position relative to the hydroxyl group of the phenol. Such crosslink able polymeric compositions can be employed in various articles of manufacture, such as in the wire and cable industry.

Abstract: A semifinished product is disclosed and includes a high-quality, weather-resistant coating. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing the semifinished product and the use thereof.

Abstract: A protective, sacrificial, water-reversible, coating composition for the protection of substrates comprised of water, a volatile base, a film-forming acrylic polymer in a water dispersion form, a compatabilizing polymer, specifically poly (2-ethyl-2-oxazoline), a poly acidic polymer (pH specific in terms of its solubility), wherein said coating is both water applied and water reversible or re-soluble under specific pH conditions.

Abstract: A composition for use as an assay reagent includes a paramagnetic solid support comprising a coating of a synthetic copolymer. The synthetic copolymer comprises two or three of a first copolymerized monomer, a second copolymerized monomer and a third copolymerized monomer and further comprises a polyethylenic backbone.

Abstract: A two part, curable, epoxy composition useful for potting or sealing electrical devices for use in hazardous locations. Cured reaction products of the epoxy composition meet most or all UL 674 requirements and are useful to seal apertures in electrical equipment. Equipment sealed with the disclosed compositions can meet the UL 674 requirement.

Abstract: A pigmented aqueous basecoat material is disclosed. The pigmented aqueous basecoat material includes a polyether-based reaction product which is preparable by a reaction of trimesic acid with at least one polyether of the general structural formula (I) R is a C3 to C6 alkylene radical and n is selected accordingly such that the at least one polyether possesses a number-average molecular weight of 500 to 5000 g/mol. The trimesic acid and the at least one polyether are used in the reaction in a molar ratio of 0.7/2.3 to 1.6/1.7 and the resulting reaction product possesses an acid number of 10 to 50 mg KOH/g.