Abstract: Provided herein are organic solvent-based processes for the removal of rubber from aged briquettes made from compressed plant matter (briquettes) of non-Hevea plants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conjugated diene-based polymer containing at least one conjugated diene monomer, wherein 40% or more of the end thereof has an amino group and an amide group, and the indicator b* value of yellowness, as measured with a colorimetric color difference meter, is 15 or less.

Abstract: A display sealing material composition includes a photopolymerization initiator and a photocuring monomer, the photocuring monomer comprising: a monomer not having the aromatic hydrocarbon group; and a monomer having two or more substituted or unsubstituted phenyl groups. An organic protection layer obtained by curing the composition for a display sealing material has approximately 400 nm/min or less plasma etching rate being represented by formula 1 below and approximately 2 nm or less surface roughness. Plasma etching rate(nm/min)=(T0?T1)/M,??<Formula 1> wherein T0, T1, and M are set forth in the specification.

Abstract: A catalyst system comprising a supported catalyst containing a) a solid support, which is a solid methylaluminoxane composition wherein: i) the aluminum content is in the range of 36 to 41 wt % and ii) the mole fraction of methyl groups derived from the trimethylaluminum component relative to the total number of moles of methyl groups is 12 mol % or lower and b) a catalyst thereon which is a metal complex of the formula (1) CyLMZp (1), wherein M is titanium Z is an anionic ligand, p is number of 1 to 2, preferably 2, Cy is a cyclopentadienyl-type ligand and L is an amidinate ligand of the formula (2) wherein the amidine-containing ligand is covalently bonded to the metal M via the imine nitrogen atom, and Sub1 is a substituent comprising a group 14 atom through which Sub1 is bonded to the imine carbon atom and Sub2 is a substituent comprising a heteroatom of group, through which Sub2 is bonded to the imine carbon atom.

Abstract: This invention relates to end-functionalized living polymers or copolymers having a structure represented by the general formula 1 or 2, wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, or a radically non-polymerizable organic group containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention provides a process to prepare a second propylene-based polymer from a first propylene-based polymer, each propylene-based polymer having a melt flow rate (MFR; 2.16 kg/230° C.) with the MFR of the second propylene-based polymer greater than the MFR of the first propylene-based polymer, the process comprising the step of contacting under visbreaking conditions the first propylene-based polymer with at least one carbon-carbon (C—C) free-radical initiator of Structure (I): (Structure (I)) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each, independently, a hydrocarbyl group or a substituted hydrocarbyl group, and wherein, optionally, two or more R groups (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6) form a ring structure.

Abstract: Provided are an olefin-based polymer having excellent melt strength and a film including the same. The olefin-based polymer according to the present invention may have excellent processability, haze and mechanical properties, and in particular, high melt strength, thereby being usefully applied to films, etc.

Abstract: End-group-functionalized oligomers with controlled degrees of functionality based on styrene are produced by reacting the monomer with a regulator by means of free-radical polymerization. At least some of the quantity of regulator is added according to a prescribed program so that at every juncture t the value of the quantitative fraction added up to said juncture does not fall short of the value of the respective conversion U(t) in the polymerization reaction at said juncture t by more than 5 percentage points and does not exceed said value U(t) by more than 5 percentage points.

Abstract: The process begins by obtaining a first batch of monomers selected from a group of acrylates with a molecular weight equal to or less than butyl acrylate and/or methacrylate with a molecular weight equal to or less than butyl methacrylate. A second batch of monomers is then selected from a group of acrylates with a molecular weight greater than butyl acrylate and/or methacrylate with a molecular weight greater than butyl methacrylate. A mixture is then prepared by mixing the first batch of monomers and the second batch of monomers, wherein the second batch of monomers are greater than 50% by weight of the mixture. Finally, the mixture is polymerized to produce an ultra high molecular weight polymer.

Abstract: To provide novel ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene particles having a high melting point and exhibiting high crystallinity, thus capable of providing a molded product excellent in mechanical strength, thermal resistance and abrasion resistance. Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene particles which satisfy that (1) the intrinsic viscosity (?) is at least 15 dL/g and at most 60 dL/g, (2) the bulk density is at least 130 kg/m3 and at most 700 kg/m3, and (3) ?Tm (?Tm=Tm1?Tm2) i.e. the difference between a melting point (Tm1) in 1st scan and a melting point (Tm2) in 2nd scan, measured by a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), is at least 11° C. and at most 30° C.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for the manufacture of a plasticized polyvinyl alcohol polymer mixture, the method including the steps of introducing a polyvinyl alcohol polymer with a degree of hydrolysis of at least 98 wt % or a blend of the polyvinyl alcohol polymer into a mixing reactor; reacting a reaction mixture comprising a processing agent, plasticizer and polyvinyl alcohol polymer in a reaction zone to form plasticized polyvinyl alcohol polymer; wherein the processing agent is water, or a mixture of water and one or more C1-C4 alcohols or other hydroxyl compounds wherein the boiling point of the processing agent is less than the boiling point of the plasticizer; wherein the processing agent is from 3 wt % to 18 wt % in the reaction mixture; and allowing the plasticized polyvinyl alcohol polymer mixture to pass from the mixing reactor.

Abstract: A method for preparing cis-1,4-polydienes having useful resistance to cold flow, the method comprising the steps of preparing a polymerization system including a reactive polymer by introducing a lanthanide-based catalyst and a conjugated diene monomer and adding a Lewis acid to the polymerization system including a reactive polymer.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition made from or containing: A) from 50 wt % to 90 wt %; of a propylene homopolymer; B) from 10 wt % to 50 wt %; of a copolymer of propylene having from 30.0 wt % to 70.0 wt %, of ethylene derived units, based upon the total weight of the copolymer; the sum of the amount of component A) and B) being 100; the polypropylene composition having: i) an intrinsic viscosity of the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. between 2.2 to 4.0 dl/g; ii) a MFR L (Melt Flow Rate according to ISO 1133, condition L, at 230° C. and 2.16 kg load) from 0.5 to 100 g/10 min; iii) a xylene soluble fraction ranging from 20 wt % to 50 wt %, based upon the total weight of the polypropylene composition; wherein the polypropylene composition being obtained by a polymerization process wherein the catalyst system contains bismuth.

Abstract: A container comprising a propylene, ethylene, 1-hexene terpolymer wherein: (i) the content of ethylene derived units ranges from 0.2 wt % to 1.0 wt %; (ii) the content of 1-hexene derived units ranges from 3.5 wt % to 5.5 wt %; (iii) the content of ethylene derived units fulfills the following equation (I); C2<C6*0.16??(I); wherein C2 is the content of ethylene derived units wt % and C6 is the content of 1-hexene derived units wt %; and (iv) the melt flow rate MFR measured according to ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg ranges from 15 to 80 g/10 min.

Abstract: Cold water-soluble PVOH/alkyl acrylate copolymers are provided with a substantially random distribution of monomers which is reflected in the polymer's cold water solubility, GPEC chromatograms and may be confirmed by C13 NMR. The product is particularly useful for films used in packaging and for encapsulating particulate products. Encapsulated products which may be provided include fertilizer or other agricultural products, pharmaceutical products, biomedical products and cosmetic products.

Abstract: The present application relates to a polymer and a use thereof. The present application may provide a functional polymer which expresses a low solubility to a polar solvent and a non-polar solvent and which is suitable for forming a film. If applied to the use of cosmetics such as mascara or to medical uses, the polymer in the present application may express a tolerance to diverse solvents such as sebum, sweat, tears and the like, and thus enables makeup to last, etc. Accordingly, the polymer may be applied to diverse uses and used in film forming agents, cosmetic compositions, or cosmetics, or the like.

Abstract: An impact modifier composition comprising one or more core/shell polymers which comprise a crosslinked core having from 98 to 99.9 wt % units derived from one or more acrylate monomers and from 0.1 to 2 wt % units derived from a crosslinker containing a vinylically unsaturated moiety with an acrylate free radical reactivity ratio from 0.8 to 1.2 and one or more non-acrylate vinylically unsaturated moiety(ies) with an acrylate free radical reactivity ratio(s) greater than 1, wherein the crosslinked core has a swell ratio in THF between 7 and 15 and a Tg equal to less than 10° C.; and a shell having from 20 to 100 wt % units derived from one or more (meth)acrylate monomers and having a Tg of greater than 20° C. is provided. Also provided is a polymer composition comprising the impact modifier composition and a base structural polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multistage polymer, its composition, its process of preparation, and its use as impact modifier in thermoplastic compositions. More particularly the present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a polymer composition comprising a multistage polymer and its use as impact modifier in thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified polyimide including a terminal group represented by Formula 1: wherein D is a heat curable or photocurable functional group, R is a divalent or higher polyvalent organic group, and n is an integer of 1 or greater. The modified polyimide undergoes less reduction in transmittance and is protected from discoloration when cured. Due to these advantages, the modified polyimide can provide a highly transparent colorless polyimide film. Particularly, the modified polyimide is suitable for use in display substrates, interlayer insulating films of semiconductor devices, passivation films, buffer coat films, insulating films for multilayer printed circuit boards, insulating films of OLEDs, and protective films of thin film transistors of liquid crystal display devices. The present invention also relates to a curable composition including the modified polyimide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition for a golf ball cover, wherein, since the resin composition for a golf ball cover according to the present invention minimizes changes in physical properties due to temperature changes and improves restitution characteristics, the resin composition for a golf ball cover may reduce performance deviations of a golf ball due to seasonal temperature changes and may improve a spin rate of the golf ball.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate diol comprising a structural unit derived from a compound represented by the following formula (A) and a structural unit derived from a compound represented by the following formula (B), wherein the hydroxyl value is from 20 to 450 mg-KOH/g: HO—R1—OH??(A) HO—R2—OH??(B) the glass transition temperature of said polycarbonate diol as measured by a differential operating calorimeter is ?30° C. or less and the average carbon number of a dihydroxy compound obtained by hydrolyzing said polycarbonate diol is from 3 to 5.5.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hyperbranched polymer comprising: a) a hyperbranched polycondensate with hydroxyl end groups, amino end groups, or a combination thereof condensed to b) one or more linking groups connected to c1) one or more polyethylene glycol monomethyl ethers and c2) one or more poly(C2-C3)alkylene glycol mono-(C8-C22)-alkyl ethers, wherein the weight ratio of components c1):c2) is from 9:1 to 1:9. It further relates to a process for producing the polymer, to a composition comprising the polymer and an active ingredient, and to a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi or undesired vegetation or insect or acarid infestations or for regulating the growth of plants.

Abstract: A polyurethane elastomer, e.g., for use in polyurethane mats, includes the reaction product of an isocyanate component that includes at least one isocyanate and an isocyanate-reactive component that includes (a) a first polyol component including from 40 wt % to 90 wt % of at least one polyether polyol having an average hydroxyl functionality that is greater than 2.5 and a number average molecular weight from 300 g/mol to 1,500 g/mol; (b) a second polyol component including from 2 wt % to 20 wt % of at least one ethylene oxide capped polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene polyol having an average hydroxyl functionality greater than 1.5 and less than 4.0, a number average molecular weight from 4,000 g/mol to 6,000 g/mol, and from 60% to 85% of a primary hydroxyl group content; and (c) a third polyol component including from 1 wt % to 20 wt % of at least one polyoxypropylene polyol having an average hydroxyl functionality greater than 1.5 and less than 4.

Abstract: An ethylenically unsaturated polyurethane, which is an oligomer or polymer, results from the reaction of A) an alcohol component comprising: A1) at least one hydroxylated polydiene oligomer or polymer which may optionally be alkoxylated and A2) at least one hydroxyl-functional ethylenically unsaturated compound, which is a monomer or oligomer, bearing at least one ethylenic unsaturation and B) an isocyanate component comprising at least one polyisocyanate with a functionality of at least 2, wherein the molar ratio OH/NCO is greater than 1 and wherein said polyurethane bears reactive free hydroxyl groups. Such ethylenically unsaturated polyurethanes are useful as components of curable compositions such as coatings or adhesives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing radiation-curable alkenyl ether polyols, to radiation-curable alkenyl ether polyols produced using the method according to the invention, and to the use thereof for the synthesis of radiation-interlinkable oligomers or polymers by means of polyaddition reactions or polycondensation reactions, in particular for the synthesis of radiation-curable polyesters, polyethers, polyurethanes and polyureas, particularly preferably UV-curable polyurethanes. The invention also relates to radiation-curable polyurethane polymers that are obtained by reacting at least one alkenyl ether polyol according to the invention with a polyisocyanate.

Abstract: Four conjugated copolymers with a donor/acceptor architecture including 4,4-dihexadecyl-4H-cyclopenta[1,2-b:5,4-b?]dithiophene as the donor structural unit and benzo[2,1,3]thiodiazole fragments with varying degrees of fluorination have been synthesized and characterized. It has been shown that the HOMO levels were decreased after the fluorine substitution. The field-effect charge carrier mobility was similar for all polymers with less than an order of magnitude difference between different acceptor units.

Abstract: The invention provides for polyfluoreno[4,5-cde]oxepine conjugates and their use in methods of analyte detection.

Abstract: Poly[(3,4-dihydroxymandelic acid)-co-(lactic acid)] can be produced from renewable feedstocks, possesses tunable degradation, and can achieve adhesion strengths rivaling the performance of existing glues and adhesives. In one aspect, a polymer is presented. The polymer includes poly[(3,4-dihydroxymandelic acid)-co-(lactic acid)]. The polymer can be an adhesive. The adhesive is configured to have tunable degradation. The polymer is derived from renewable resources. The renewable resources can include any one of or a combination of starch, cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, chitin, polyphenols, poly (isoprene), suberin, polyterpenes, polyterpenoids, polyhydroxyalkanoates, rosin-based polymers, triglyceride-based polymers, alginates, and/or proteins.

Abstract: A piezoelectric actuator is provided, including a vibration plate, a piezoelectric layer, a plurality of individual electrodes arranged in two arrays, first and second common electrodes which have first and second facing portions facing parts of the individual electrodes and first and second connecting portions connecting the first and second facing portions respectively, and first and second wiring portions which are arranged on the vibration plate and which are connected to the first and second common electrodes respectively via first and second connecting wirings, wherein one of the first connecting wirings connects the first connecting portion and one of the first wiring portion while striding over the second connecting portion.

Abstract: Disclosed are aliphatic-aromatic biodegradable polyesters obtained from aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, polyfunctional aromatic acids of renewable origin and particularly 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid, and diols. Also disclosed are blends of the polyesters with other biodegradable polymers of either natural or synthetic origin. The polyesters have properties and viscosity values that make them suitable, after adjusting their molecular weight, for use in numerous practical applications such as films, injection molded products, extrusion coatings, fibers, foams, thermoformed products, extruded profiles and sheets, extrusion blow molding, injection blow molding, rotomolding, stretch blow molding.

Abstract: A polyester including at least one furandicarboxylate unit, at least one saturated, linear or branched, diol unit including from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and at least one bicyclic diol unit, the said bicyclic diol being chosen from: isosorbide, isoidide, isomannide, 2,3:4,5-di-O-methylene-galactitol, and 2,4:3,5-di-O-methylene-D-mannitol. The glass transition temperature of the polyester is greater than or equal to 90° C. Processes for preparing this polyester are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a combination axial fan and LED lighting system configured to fit into the footprint of a standard ceiling tile. Disclosed embodiments further include ceiling tiles with a built-in fan and/or LED lighting. The disclosed systems may include a housing container and an axial fan. The fan has a fan cavity including air diversion mechanism to direct air from the fan cavity toward the lighting and fan components. The inventions include an airflow surface to direct air existing the fan cavity along an LED light fixture. Moreover, disclosed embodiments include one or more UV light sources which irradiate contaminants as air flows through the ceiling tile.

Abstract: A downhole tool for controlling the flow of a fluid in a wellbore comprises: an annular body having a flow passage therethrough; a frustoconical element disposed about the annular body; a sealing element carried on the annular body and configured to engage a portion of the frustoconical element; and a bottom sub disposed about the annular body; wherein at least one of the frustoconical element and the bottom sub comprise a polymeric composite that includes: a polymer component comprising one or more of the following: a poly(ether ether ketone); or an epoxy, and a filler crosslinked with the polymer component.

Abstract: Polyhemiaminal (PHA) and polyhexahydrotriazine (PHT) materials are modified by 1,4 conjugate addition chemical reactions to produce a variety of molecular architectures comprising pendant groups and bridging segments. The materials are formed by a method that includes heating a mixture comprising solvent(s), paraformaldehyde, aromatic amine groups, aliphatic amine Michael donors, and Michael acceptors, such as acrylates. The reaction mixtures may be used to prepare polymer pre-impregnated materials and composites containing PHT matrix resin.

Abstract: The invention provides a selenium-containing polyimide polymer, preparation method and use thereof. The method comprises: (1) polymerizing a selenide diamine monomer with a dianhydride monomer to give a selenium-containing polyamic acid; and (2) performing thermal imidization on the selenium-containing polyamic acid obtained in the step (1) to give a selenium-containing polyimide polymer. In the invention, selenium is introduced into polyimides for increasing refractive index to 1.7-1.82, this greatly improves the defects of low refractive index of the existing polyimide materials, thereby expanding its applications in the optics field.

Abstract: Provided are a polyamic acid composition, a polyamideimide film thereof, and a method for preparing the polyamideimide film. More specifically, provided are a polyamideimide film capable of implementing excellent optical properties in addition to inherent physical properties of polyimide by using a polyamic acid composition including a combination of specific components, and a method for preparing the polyamideimide film.

Abstract: A resin composition which includes (a) a solvent, (b) silica particles, (c) a polysiloxane, and (d) a secondary or tertiary amine compound, wherein the solvent (a) includes an organic acid. From the resin composition, an even film is easily formed even on bases having protrusions and recesses, such as lens shapes. The resin composition has satisfactory storage stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixture of polyalkylsiloxanes that cure at temperatures of about 170° C. while being unreactive under ambient conditions during storage or transport and which are obtained through a hydrosilylation reaction wherein a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated olefins consisting of 1-100% of one or more polyene(s), and 0-99 mol % of monounsaturated olefins with 6 to 15 carbon atoms is reacted with an amount of one or more polyalkylhydrosiloxanes in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst. Furthermore, the present invention relates to water-based compositions suitable for use in metal casting processes as a mold release agent comprising a mixture of polyalkylsiloxanes of the invention and a non-ionic surfactant. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of the polyalkylsiloxanes and mixtures of polyalkylsiloxanes as defined herein.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane represented by the following average unit formula: (R1SiO3/2)a(XR22SiO1/2)b(O1/2SiR22—Y—R22SiO1/2)c is provided. R1 and R2 each individually represent a C1-C20 alkyl group, C6-C20 aryl group, or C7-C20 aralkyl group. X represents a C2-C12 alkenyl group or a siloxane residue and Y represents a siloxane linking group. Alternatively X represents a C2-C12 alkenyl group or a silphenylene residue and Y represents a silphenylene linking group. Subscript “a” is a number in a range of 0.65 to 0.90, “b” is a number in a range of 0.10 to 0.35, “c” is a number in a range of 0 to 0.10, and “a”+“b”+“c”=1.00. The organopolysiloxane has a siloxane residue or silphenylene residue having a silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atom in an organopolysiloxane resin block. The organopolysiloxane generally exhibits high refractive index and high transparency as well as excellent handleability.

Abstract: Moisture curable RTV-1 compositions with rapid curing and a modulus which is adjustable over a wide range include organopolysiloxanes having on-chain and side-chain silicon-bonded ?-aminoalkyl groups and at least on average two silicon-bonded alkoxy groups, trialkoxyorganylsilanes and/or tetraalkoxysilanes, and organopolysiloxanes bearing alkoxysilyl groups.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer (A) and a copolymer (B). The thermoplastic polymer (A) is selected from a polyacetal and a polyolefin. The copolymer (B) is of a polysiloxane (B1) and an olefin polymer (B2). The copolymer (B) is a branched block copolymer and is free of any siloxane homopolymer. The copolymer (B) is useful as a friction reducing additive in the polymer composition.

Abstract: In an example, a thermal interface material includes a polymeric phase-change material.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for preparation of thermoplastic gels. The compositions have a base composition including a thermoplastic gel and a softener oil and the gel has a hardness between 15 Shore 000 and 65 Shore 000. The gel may also include an additive, such as a mineral filler, an anti-tack agent, and a mixture of a mineral filler and an anti-tack agent. The softener oil may be a high molecular weight oil having a molecular weight greater than about 250 g/mol.

Abstract: A solid material can be prepared from a liquid precursor in solvent free conditions.

Abstract: Embodiments of organic peroxide formulations provide significant improvements in surface tackiness (often including tack-free surfaces) when curing elastomers in the presence of oxygen. The peroxide formulations may include, for example, one or more compounds selected from sulfur-containing compounds, organophosphite compounds, HALS (Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer) compounds, aliphatic allyl urethane compounds, and blends comprising nitroxides (e.g., 4-hydroxy-TEMPO) and quinones (e.g., mono-tert-butylhydroquinone).

Abstract: A composition for preparing a polyimide-inorganic composite material including: a polyamic acid represented by Chemical Formula 1, a polyimide represented by Chemical Formula 2, or a combination thereof; an inorganic particle precursor; and water, wherein the polyamic acid, the polyimide, or the combination thereof is a reaction product of a dicarboxylic acid anhydride and a diamine, wherein the mole ratio of the diamine to the dicarboxylic acid anhydride is greater than 0.93 and less than 0.95, and wherein the inorganic particle precursor is included in an amount to provide an inorganic particle in an amount of greater than or equal to about 30 weight % and less than or equal to about 60 weight % based the total weight of the polyimide-inorganic composite material prepared: wherein in Chemical Formulae 1 and 2, groups and variable are the same as defined in the specification.

Abstract: There is provided a foamed sheet which takes only a short time to recover the thickness thereof after being compressed, and even if being subjected to repeated impacts, hardly decreases in the impact absorption. The foamed sheet according to the present invention comprises a foamed body formed of a resin composition comprising: a thermoplastic resin a and a silicone-based compound b having not more than 2,000 siloxane bonds; and/or a thermoplastic resin a? having a silicone chain having not more than 2,000 siloxane bonds. The thermoplastic resin a is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of acrylic polymers, rubbers, urethanic polymers and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers. The silicone-based compound b is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of silicone oils, modified silicone oils and silicone resins.

Abstract: Disclosed are a modified polyimide thin film and a manufacturing method thereof applied for colorless transparent flexible display technology. A material of the modified polyimide thin film has a following structural formula: wherein is selected from one of —R2- is selected from one of —O—, n is a degree of polymerization and n is a natural number. The obtained film possesses good heat resistance, excellent colorlessness and flexibility.

Abstract: A production method for a fiber-reinforced composite material comprises: a step of stacking a prepreg plurally to obtain a prepreg-stacked body; and a step of heating the prepreg-stacked body to cure a resin, wherein the prepreg comprises: a reinforcing fiber layer including reinforcing fibers and a resin composition with which the space between fibers of the reinforcing fibers is impregnated and which contains (A) a benzoxazine resin, (B) an epoxy resin, and (C) a curing agent having 2 or more phenolic hydroxy groups in a molecule; and a surface layer provided on at least one surface of the reinforcing fiber layer and containing (A) to (C) components, and (D) polyamide resin particles having an average particle size of 5 to 50 ?m.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition includes: an [A] epoxy resin at least comprising an [A1] isocyanurate epoxy resin and an [A2] glycidyl amine epoxy resin; [B] dicyandiamide; and [C] diaminodiphenyl sulfone, wherein (1) an average epoxy equivalent of the [A] epoxy resin is 115 g/eq to 150 g/eq, and (2) an amount of the component [C] added is an amount of 0.05 equivalent to 0.3 equivalent relative to epoxy groups in the [A] epoxy resin in terms of active hydrogen groups.