Abstract: An insulation composition includes 100 parts by mass of a resin component, 2 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less of zinc tin oxide, and 0.3 parts by mass or more and 15 parts by mass or less of a bromine flame retardant. A resin component includes a first component including a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and alfa-olefin with the carbon number of 2 or more and 4 or less, and a second component including ethylene-ethylacrylate copolymer. Mass proportion of the first component in the resin component is 70 percent by mass or more and 98 percent by mass or less. Mass proportion of the second component in the resin component is 2 percent by mass or more and 30 percent by mass or less.

Abstract: This specification discloses suspensions and method for making the suspensions. The suspension comprises a suspension medium and is loaded with an insoluble solid. The suspension medium is an aqueous solution made at least one soluble polymer and at least one thixotropic gum. The suspension medium can be loaded with high levels of solids (more than 15% by weight of the medium). The resulting suspension is highly stable and has low viscosity. In embodiments the suspension exhibits no significant sedimentation for at least 3 months, and has a viscosity of less than about 20,000 cP. In an illustrative embodiment, the suspensions may be used to improve the properties of corrugating adhesives by adding to a corrugating adhesive a suspension that has suspension medium comprising polyvinyl alcohol and gellan and that suspends unmodified high amylose starch.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer comprising at least one vinyl ester; and at least one acrylic ester of a branched alcohol, wherein the branched alcohol is a branched C16-C32 alcohol. The invention also provides compositions comprising these polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric composition comprising a (meth) acrylic polymer and a copolymer comprising at least 41% wt of a vinyl aromatic monomer. In particular the present invention relates to a polymeric (meth) acrylic composition comprising a (meth) acrylic polymer. The present invention concerns also the use of such a polymeric (meth) acrylic composition comprising a meth acrylic polymer and a copolymer comprising at least 41% wt of a vinyl aromatic monomer, (meth) acrylic acid ester monomer and dicarboxylic acid anhydride monomer for increasing the chemical resistance. The present invention concerns also an object comprising or made of such a meth) acrylic composition comprising a (meth) acrylic polymer and a copolymer comprising at least 41% wt of a vinyl aromatic monomer, (meth) acrylic acid ester monomer and dicarboxylic acid anhydride monomer with increasing the chemical resistance.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a resin A, a resin C, and a solvent. The resin A includes a sulfonic-acid-group-containing structural unit in an amount exceeding 5 mol % with respect to total structural units included in the resin A. The resin A has a content of a fluorine atom of 30 mass % or less with respect to a total mass of the resin A. The resin C includes a fluorine atom in a larger content per unit mass than the content of a fluorine atom per unit mass in the resin A. A content of the resin A in the resin composition is lower than a content of the resin C in the resin composition in terms of mass.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention comprises: a thermoplastic resin comprising an acrylate rubber-modified vinyl graft copolymer and an aromatic vinyl copolymer resin; a crosslinked aromatic vinyl copolymer resin; and zinc oxide having an average particle size of about 0.3 to 3 ?m and a BET specific surface area of about 1 to 10 m2/g. The thermoplastic resin composition and the article formed therefrom are excellent in low-glossiness, weather resistance, antibacterial properties, etc.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a prepreg which satisfies one of a)-c): a) having superior storage stability and capable of providing a fiber-reinforced composite material having superior mechanical properties; b) capable of providing a fiber-reinforced composite material having superior mechanical properties, and the obtained fiber-reinforced composite material has superior appearance quality; and c) having superior storage stability, generating less amount of heat when cured, and enabling the cure extent and the viscosity in the B-stage state to be flexibly controlled. To achieve the purpose, the present invention provides a prepreg including reinforced fibers and an epoxy resin composition which contains an epoxy resin and a curing agent represented by a specific chemical formula, and which satisfies a specific condition.

Abstract: A polybutylene terephthalate resin composition containing a polybutylene terephthalate resin, a silicone-based compound having a kinematic viscosity at 25° C. of 1,000 to 10,000 cSt in an amount of 0.5 to 1.8% by mass of the total mass of the polybutylene terephthalate resin composition, and an olefin-based elastomer in an amount of 5 to 20% by mass of the total mass of the polybutylene terephthalate resin composition.

Abstract: A composition comprising polyester and a mixture of flame retardants having at least the following two components: calcium hypophosphite and bromine-containing polymer.

Abstract: The antioxidant according to the present invention contains a polyurethane compound represented by the following formula (1): (wherein Y1 is a residue of a diol, and plural Y1s may be the same or different, R1 is a residue of an aromatic diisocyanate, and plural R1s may be the same or different, X1 is a residue of a hindered phenol compound having at least k hindered phenolic hydroxyl groups, and plural X1s may be the same or different, m is an integer of 1 or more, n is an integer of 1 or more, and k is an integer of 2 or more).

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes 100 parts by weight of at least one thermosplastic resin (A); and 0.1 to 50 parts by weight of a compound (B) intramolecularly including at least one functional group R (where a plurality of functional groups R optionally have structures identical with each other or structures different from each other) having a hydrogen bond donor and/or a hydrogen bond acceptor that are capable of intermolecularly forming at least two or more hydrogen bonds.

Abstract: A thermal interface material that is useful in transferring heat from heat generating electronic devices, such as computer chips, to heat dissipating structures, such as heat spreaders and heat sinks. The thermal interface material comprises at least one silicone oil, at least one catalyst, at least one thermally conductive filler having a larger surface area, a solvent, at least one inhibitor, and at least one crosslinker.

Abstract: Provided is a composite plastic molded product, including: (A) engineering plastic; and (B) rosin ester being a reactant of rosins and C1-9 monohydric alcohol, in which a content of abietic acid-type resin acid and ester thereof having a conjugated double bond without an aromatic ring is less than 1 weight %, and in which a glass transition temperature is equal to or less than ?15° C.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatuses and methods including incorporation of additives into a bulk materials container by coating, impregnating, or otherwise applying the additives to at least a portion of the container and/or the material comprising the container. The container may be intended for containing bulk material used in a batch or continuous process, where the container can be consumed by the process along with the bulk material. The additives incorporated into the container can be substances that may be used by the process. The additives can modify the process. The additives can modify and/or condition the product being formed by the process.

Abstract: Provided is a composition including at least one bitumen and at least one additive as defined herein. The composition provides emulsions of all types of bitumens, which can be used in the production of cold-poured mixes, having an improved internal strength and a rapid increase in cohesion.

Abstract: The present invention provides di-substituted acetalanthraquinone-based compounds of the Formulae (l)-(IV) that are useful for cellular staining and for light-based detection of biological material, e.g. fluorescence-based detection of biological material. These compounds may be used in hydrolysed or non-hydrolysed form. Also provided is a fluorescent complex that comprises a nucleic acid and an acetalanthraquinone-based compound of the invention; and a method of staining a biological sample comprising cells or other biological material containing nucleic acid, which method comprises contacting the biological sample with an acetalanthraquinone-based compound of the invention. In the Formulae (l)-(IV), A and B are each independently of formula —RaCH2CH(ORb)2; or one of A and B is of formula —RaCH2CH(ORb)2 and the other one is of formula: —NRb2.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for manufacturing a bismuth based pigment having an improved alkaline resistance, the method comprising: i) obtaining a dried bismuth based pigment; ii) encapsulation of the bismuth based pigment using a chelating agent; iii) final processing of the encapsulated pigment; and v) drying of the pigment. In addition, the present invention is directed to a bismuth based pigment encapsulated by a layer of chelating agent.

Abstract: The invention provides a plurality of substantially same planar pigment flakes, each formed of one or more thin film layers. Each flake has a face surface and a flake border delimiting the face surface; the flake border undulates in the plane of the flake. The flakes have a pre-selected shape, may have a symbol or a grating thereon. A method of manufacturing of these flakes including the steps of: (a) providing a substrate having a plurality of one-flake regions and a plurality of depressions or protrusions disposed therebetween and not extending into the one-flake regions, (b) coating the substrate with a releasable coating, and (c) removing the releasable coating and breaking it into the flakes; wherein two adjacent of the one-flake regions are separated by at least three of the depressions or protrusions for facilitating the breaking of the releasable coating into the flakes.

Abstract: A titanium dioxide pigment composition for use in a waterborne latex paint formulation is provided. The pigment composition comprises a plurality of titanium dioxide particles, and a dispersant package deposited on the surfaces of said titanium dioxide particles in an amount of no greater than about 5% by weight based on the combined weight of the titanium dioxide particles and the dispersant package. A titanium dioxide pigment composition slurry, a method of forming a titanium dioxide pigment composition, and a method of forming a titanium dioxide pigment composition slurry, all for use in a waterborne latex paint formulation, are also provided.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a composite pigment, and production method thereof, which can suppress luster of a coating film by modifying an inorganic coloring pigment, and which can be used in various applications such as low-gloss (luster reduction effect) pigments and matte pigments; a paint composition which can achieve both an excellent coating film texture and also the property of having low gloss and luster even when added to a coating film; and a coating film. In this composite pigment, the inorganic coloring pigment is fixed by an inorganic compound, and a plurality of particles of the inorganic coloring pigment are aggregated into granular form through the inorganic compound.

Abstract: The antifouling structure of the present invention includes an oxide layer, a surface modification layer that modifies the surface of the oxide layer, and an antifouling liquid retained in the surface modification layer. And in the antifouling structure, the surface modification layer is a modification layer derived from a silane coupling agent; the antifouling liquid includes a first antifouling liquid satisfying Equation (1) below and a second antifouling liquid satisfying Equation (2) below; and the volume ratio (first antifouling liquid/second antifouling liquid) of the first antifouling liquid to the second antifouling liquid is from 1/2 to 100/1: Y?3X+2000??Equation (1) Y>3X+2000??Equation (2) in which, in Equations (1) and (2), Y represents the average molecular weight of the antifouling liquid, and X represents a kinematic viscosity (cSt) at 20° C. of the antifouling liquid.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a composite pigment which can be dispersed and made into paint in a manner that saves labor compared with conventional flat emulsion paints, and which can achieve concealing properties and low glossiness (a luster reduction effect) without separately adding a matting agent. This composite pigment contains an inorganic compound and/or an organic compound, and a fixed extender pigment.

Abstract: Thermoset compositions and methods for forming three-dimensional articles via an additive fabrication process, and articles made therefrom are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a composition comprises a first network-forming component comprising a TPA-based polyester comprising a backbone and having at least 2 polymerizable groups, one or more first network monomers, and a first network initiator. The backbone of the TPA-based polyester comprises the reaction product of a terephthalic acid and a polyol. The composition may further comprise a second network-forming component.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous dry-erasable ink or marking composition, which could be applied to both porous and non-porous surfaces and erasable from both porous and non-porous surfaces or marking substrates. The present invention further provides erasure of mark made by the ink composition from such porous and non-porous substrate, which is achieved by a cloth or the like, without requiring rubbing by conventional erasers. The ink composition comprises water, composite pigment, one or more rheology additive, one or more wetting agent, one or more water-soluble resin, pH adjuster and one or more biocide. The composite pigment is a compound of polymer resin and colored pigment at a weight ratio from 10/90 to 97/3.

Abstract: An ink comprises a pigment, a quinacridone derivative represented by the following Chemical formula 1. where R1, R2, R3, and R4 each, independently represent hydrogen atoms, halogen atoms, or alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. R5 and R6 each, independently represent alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and m and n each, independently represent 0, 1, or 2, excluding a case where both m and n are simultaneously 0, and a solvent A having an SP value of from 9.0 to 11.0, wherein the proportion of the solvent A in the ink is less than 10 percent by mass.

Abstract: A pigment textile printing ink jet ink composition contains a pigment, a resin particle, a nonionic fluorine-based surfactant, and water.

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to an inkjet ink composition comprising an ink vehicle including water; a white metal oxide pigment dispersed in the ink vehicle; and a latex binder, dispersed in the ink vehicle. The latex binder includes a first heteropolymer including two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylate ester monomers or two or more aliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomers; and a second heteropolymer including a cycloaliphatic monomer and an aromatic monomer. The present disclosure refers also to a printing method using such inkjet ink composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to an ink composition including an aqueous liquid vehicle, from 2 wt % to 7 wt % self-dispersed pigment dispersed in the aqueous liquid vehicle, and from 0.5 wt % to 5 wt % acidic polymeric binder particles having an acid number from 30 to 200 and a particle size from 1 nm to 100 nm dispersed in the aqueous liquid vehicle. The ink composition can also include from 0.1 wt % to 0.75 wt % monovalent salt solubilized in the aqueous liquid vehicle. The self-dispersed pigment to monovalent salt weight ratio in the ink composition can be from 3:1 to 50:1, for example.

Abstract: Provided are an ink set for inkjet printing that achieves remarkable adhesion to plastic base materials and provides a print result improved in water resistance and alcohol resistance, an inkjet printing method, and an inkjet printing apparatus. The inkjet printing method includes a first ink applying step of applying a first ink to a print medium, the first ink containing an epoxy compound and at least one anionic component, and a second ink applying step of applying a cationic second ink to the print medium, the second ink containing an amine-based polymer in which at least one of polyethylene hydrogens is substituted with a —CH2NH2 group.

Abstract: A textile printing ink jet ink composition set includes a textile printing ink jet ink composition having a hue angle ?h° within a range of 260° or more and 310° or less and a chroma C* of 45 or less, which are specified in the CIELAB color space, on a textile printing product after textile printing; and a textile printing ink jet ink composition having a hue angle ?h° within a range of 15° or more and 80° or less and a chroma C* of 65 or less, which are specified in the CIELAB color space, on a textile printing product after textile printing.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for forming e-textiles, wherein the methods include printing a particle-free conductive ink on a textile substrate, and curing the textile substrate to produce a conductive pattern thereon. The printing may include inkjet printing and may produce a printed pattern which exhibits an ink bleed of less than 0.5 mm, such as less than 0.2 mm. During printing, the textile substrate may be heated to a temperature of 30° C. to 90° C. before and during the printing process. The fabric substrate may be cured using heat and/or light to produce a conductive pattern having a sheet resistance of less than 10?/?, or even less than 1?/?.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a coating composition for vehicle interior members excellent in scratch resistance and resistance to sunscreen staining, a vehicle interior member having a cured film formed from the composition, and a method for manufacturing the vehicle interior member. The coating composition for vehicle interior members of the present invention comprises a fluorinated polymer having units based on a fluoroolefin and units based on a monomer having a crosslinkable group, a fluorine-free polymer having crosslinkable groups, and a curing agent, and the glass transition temperature of the fluorinated polymer is 50° C. or above.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aquatic organism repellent paint composition having good dispersion stability and capable of maintaining the repellent effect on aquatic organisms over a long time. The present invention relates to an aquatic organism repellent paint composition containing: a vinyl alcohol polymer (A) having a degree of saponification of more than 65 mol % and less than 88 mol %; an inorganic oxide (B); and a solvent (C).

Abstract: A coating composition is provided that is preferably substantially free of bisphenol A. The coating composition is useful in coating metal substrates such as, for example, interior and/or exterior surfaces of food or beverage cans. In some embodiments, the coating composition is formulated using an acrylic polymer that is formed form ingredients that do not include styrene.

Abstract: Described herein is an improved process for anticorrosion pretreatment of a metallic surface including steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, an aluminum alloy, magnesium and/or a zinc-magnesium alloy, wherein the metallic surface is brought into contact with i) an acidic aqueous composition A which includes a1) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium and hafnium compounds, and with ii) an aqueous composition B which includes b1) at least one (meth)acrylate resin and b2) at least one phenol resin, where the metallic surface is brought into contact firstly with the composition A and then with the composition B and/or firstly with the composition B and then with the composition A and/or simultaneously with the composition A and the composition B.

Abstract: Films, sheets or profiles useful as optical reflectors may be prepared by extruding a melt-processable acrylic resin composition comprised of acrylic polymer, white pigment and, optionally one or more additives such as impact modifiers, matting agents, UV stabilizers, antioxidants and processing additives onto a layer of ABS, acrylic or other thermoplastic. Alternatively, a monolithic film or sheet or profile useful as an optical reflector is obtained by forming the acrylic resin composition using a melt-processing technique such as extrusion or injection molding without a substrate layer.

Abstract: A water-based coating composition containing two parts (Parts A and B), (A) binder component containing a waterborne epoxy dispersion and dispersed inorganic particles with a polymeric dispersant and (B) hardener component. The polymeric dispersant contains anti-agglomerating functional groups that are unreactive with oxirane groups of the epoxy dispersion.

Abstract: In one aspect, inks for use with a 3D printer are described herein. In some embodiments, an ink described herein comprises a cyclic carbonate monomer and an amine monomer. Further, in some instances, an ink described herein also comprises an ethylenically unsaturated monomer such as a (meth)acrylate. Additionally, an ink described herein, in some cases, further comprises a colorant, such as a molecular dye, a particulate inorganic pigment, or a particulate organic colorant. An ink described herein may also comprise one or more additives selected from the group consisting of inhibitors, stabilizing agents, photoinitiators, and photosensitizers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides coating compositions and cured products formed from the coating compositions. The cured products can be formed at high cure speeds from the coating compositions and feature low Young's modulus, high tear strength, and/or high tensile toughness. The cured products can be used as primary coatings for optical fibers. The primary coatings provide good microbending performance and are resistant to defect formation during fiber coating processing and handling operations. The coating compositions include an oligomer, an alkoxylated monofunctional acrylate monomer, and preferably, an N-vinyl amide compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are particles that have an exterior surface coated with a thin polymeric coating, such as a coating that includes a sulfur-containing polymer. Also disclosed are compositions, such as fuel-resistant sealant and coating compositions, which include such particles. Aerospace vehicles having an aperture at least partially sealed with a sealant deposited from such a sealant composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Approaches are described for coating various flexible media, such as sheets of paper, synthetic polymer (polyolefin, polyester, etc.) sheets or fabric sheets, with a silicone on high-speed rolls. For example, an efficient method is described for minimizing and/or reducing mist formation when coating flexible supports with a liquid silicone composition precursor of crosslinked coatings. The coating process can be performed using a coating device that includes a roll operating at a high speed.

Abstract: A rubber-metal bonded article with an adhesion promoter in the rubber selected from neoalkoxy zirconates and polyimides. Articles requiring compressed rubber exhibit improved retention of compressive strain after assembly of the article and activation of the adhesion promoter. Also claimed is a method wherein a rubber composition may be fully cured, then assembled between two substrates under compression, then the adhesion promoter activated to form the bond.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the bonding of low-surface-energy substrates, in particular plastic substrates, especially thermoplastic low-surface-energy substrates. In particular, the present invention relates to a specific hot melt adhesive composition having self-adhesive properties after moisture crosslinking, as well as a self-adhesive article such as a multilayer system, intended for that purpose.

Abstract: An adhesion promoting composition for an anti-corrosion includes about 20% by weight to about 70% by weight of at least one polyolefin selected from polyethylene and/or polypropylene; about 20% by weight to about 65% by weight of at least one butyl rubber; and about 6% by weight to about 35% by weight of at least one elastomer selected from a group comprising ethylene-propylene-rubber and/or ethylene-propylene-diene rubber; each based on the total quantity of the adhesion promoting composition.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a low-fogging adhesive tape for enveloping elongated objects, in particular a low-fogging wrapping tape for bundling cables in automobiles. The latter has a support and an adhesive coating on at least one side of the support. According to the invention, a synthetic-rubber-based coating is used as the adhesive coating.

Abstract: Provided is a PSA sheet that allows installation of a protection sheet with good shape precision on the surface of an object to be protected. The PSA sheet provided by this invention comprises a substrate whose primary component is a resin film and a PSA layer placed on one face of the substrate. The PSA sheet comprises a protection sheet part which is adhered to an adherend to protect it, a marginal part bounded from the protection sheet part by a tear-off line surrounding the protection sheet part, and a tear-aiding structure provided along the tear-off line. The PSA sheet is configured so that after the protection sheet part is adhered to the adherend, when the marginal part is pulled in a direction in which the PSA sheet is peeled off the adherend, the marginal part is torn off the protection sheet part.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hot-melt adhesive having a sufficiently long usable time and exhibiting good strength and good heat resistance. The present invention relates to a hot-melt adhesive composition comprising a hydrocarbon cyclic polymer (A), an ?-olefin polymer (C), and a tackifying resin (D).

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprises a copolymer dispersion prepared by a free radical emulsion polymerization process, in which a first monomer composition comprising from 60 weight percent to 95 weight percent of at least one vinyl ester of a C1 to C18 carboxylic acid, and from 5 weight percent to 40 weight percent ethylene is polymerized in a first stage to produce a first polymer phase having a glass transition temperature Tg less or equal than 30° C. A second, different monomer composition comprising from 5 weight percent to 95 weight percent of at least one vinyl ester of a C1 to C18 carboxylic acid and from 5 weight percent to 95 weight percent 2-ethylhexyl acrylate is then polymerized in a second stage, and in the presence of the first polymer phase, to produce a second polymer phase also having a glass transition temperature Tg less than or equal to 30° C.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to viscoelastic damping materials and constructions which may demonstrate low temperature performance and adhesion and which may be used in making vibration damping composites. Viscoelastic damping materials and constructions may include polymers or copolymers of monomers according to formula I: CH2?CHR1—COOR2??[I] wherein R1 is H, CH3 or CH2CH3 and R2 is a branched alkyl group containing 12 to 32 carbon atoms.

Abstract: To provide a hot-melt adhesive agent which has excellent retention strength and anti-fragrance property, and shows little residual adhesive and unpleasant odor. A hot-melt adhesive agent having a thermoplastic block copolymer (A), the (A) being a copolymer of vinyl class aromatic hydrocarbons and conjugated diene compounds, wherein the thermoplastic block copolymer (A) comprises an unhydrogenized triblock type styrene isoprene block copolymer (A1) and an unhydrogenized styrene butadiene block copolymer (A2), and the hot-melt adhesive agent does not comprise an ?-methyistyrene class resin (B) in an amount of not less than 5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total weight of (A) and (B).