Abstract: A rubber composition is based on at least one elastomer, a reinforcing inorganic filler, an agent for coupling the elastomer to the reinforcing inorganic filler, and a crosslinking system. The reinforcing inorganic filler comprises at least one silica S having: a CTAB specific surface area SCTAB within a range extending from 40 to 300 m2/g; a difference between the BET specific surface area SBET and the CTAB specific surface area SCTAB of greater than or equal to 35 m2/g; an aluminium content WAl within a range extending from 0.5 to 7.0% by weight relative to the weight of the silica S; a width of the aggregate size distribution Ld, measured by centrifugal sedimentation, of greater than or equal to 1.5; and a median aggregate diameter d50, measured by centrifugal sedimentation, such that for a given value of CTAB specific surface area SCTAB and a given aluminium content WAl, a magnitude A is defined by the following equation (I): A=[d50]+0.782×[SCTAB]?8.

Abstract: A rubber composition for vibrationproof rubber is disclosed in which when a total amount of one or more rubber components is regarded as 100 parts by mass, a solution-polymerized styrene butadiene rubber is included in an amount of 85 to 100 parts by mass. This solution-polymerized styrene butadiene rubber is a rubber in which an amount-proportion of styrene is from 10 to 45% by mass, and an amount-proportion of vinyl is from 30 to 65% by mass. The solution-polymerized styrene butadiene rubber is preferably a modified solution-polymerized styrene butadiene rubber. When the total amount of rubber components is regarded as 100 parts by mass, the solution-polymerized styrene butadiene rubber is preferably included therein in an amount of 90 to 100 parts by mass. A carbon black is preferably included therein in an amount of 30 to 100 parts by mass for the same 100 parts by mass.

Abstract: Provided is a chloroprene-based polymer having an industrially applicable sufficient molecular weight and capable of obtaining a vulcanized rubber excellent in durability and fatigue endurance and an adhesive excellent in layer separation resistance. A chloroprene-based polymer having a number average molecular weight Mn of 150000 to 300000 and comprising a functional group of a structure represented by the general formula (1) or (2) below: (wherein in the general formula (1), R1 shows hydrogen, chlorine, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl group.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a continuous solution polymerization process wherein production rate is increased. Process solvent, ethylene, optional comonomers, optional hydrogen and a single site catalyst formulation are injected into a first reactor forming a first ethylene interpolymer. Process solvent, ethylene, optional comonomers, optional hydrogen and a heterogeneous catalyst formulation are injected into a second reactor forming a second ethylene interpolymer. The first and second reactors may be configured in series or parallel modes of operation. Optionally, a third ethylene interpolymer is formed in an optional third reactor, wherein an optional heterogeneous catalyst formulation may be employed. In a solution phase, the first, second and optional third ethylene interpolymers are combined, the catalyst is deactivated, the solution is passivated and following a phase separation process an ethylene interpolymer product is recovered.

Abstract: Non-extractable and fiber-free food oil removing film is a flexible with numerous open-cell of microporous structure used for removing oils from cooked food. The said plastic film is made from a mixture of polypropylene polymer, specific carbon atom olefin fillers and nucleating agent. The mixture is plasticized and formed into a tubular film substrate by a tubular blown film extruder, then following biaxial stretching by a specific isostatic pressurized hot water technique forming numerous of smooth, uniform, lipophilic, microporous structure that absorb and retain any kinds of oils from cooked foods. The film is applied in various forms varying to its applications such as sheet, perforated rolls, or laminated on other functional substrates to from a novel food packaging by lamination methods.

Abstract: A polyolefinic fiber made from or containing from 2 wt % to 20 wt % relative to the total weight of the fiber of a polyolefin composition made from or containing: A) 5-35% by weight of a propylene homopolymer or a propylene ethylene copolymer; B) 20-50% by weight of a copolymer of ethylene and a C3-C8 alpha-olefin containing from 0.1% to 20% by weight of alpha-olefin units and containing 25% by weight or less of a fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C.; and C) 30-60% by weight of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene containing from 25% to 75% by weight of ethylene units and containing from 40% to 95% by weight of a fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C.; the amounts of (A), (B) and (C) being referred to the total weight of (A)+(B)+(C), the sum of the amount of (A)+(B)+(C) being 100.

Abstract: The present application relates to a polypropylene composition having a melt flow rate MFR.2 (230° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 in the range of 5 to 50 g/10 min, to a composition comprising the polypropylene composition and one or more additive(s) in an amount of up to 4 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the composition, to a process for the preparation of the polypropylene composition and an article comprising the polypropylene composition as well as the use of the polypropylene composition for decreasing the brittle-to-ductile transition temperature.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyolefin blend composition comprising a polyolefin base polymer component and a functionalized polybutadiene component. The polyolefin blend exhibits both i) an increased melt flow and ii) an increased impact toughness and/or melt elasticity, as compared to the same composition without the functionalized polybutadiene. This invention also relates to a method of increasing the melt flow of a polyolefin and simultaneously increasing the impact toughness and/or the melt elasticity of the polyolefin by blending a polyolefin base polymer component and a functionalized polybutadiene component.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising: (A) a polypropylene polymer; (B) a polyolefin elastomer; (C) a polymer comprising an acetoacetyl functional group; and (D) a compatibilizer component. The present disclosure also provides an article made from the composition.

Abstract: A composition comprising polypropylene having a high melt strength suitable for an injection stretch blow molding (ISBM) process is provided. Such a composition includes a polypropylene (PP) copolymer having a branched structure. The PP copolymer is a random copolymer derived from propylene and at least one comonomer selected from ethylene, any C4-C8 alpha-olefin, or any combinations thereof. The composition has a melt flow index in a range of from 8 g/10 minutes to 30 g/10 minutes. A resulting fabricated article, a method of making the composition, and a method of using the composition are also provided.

Abstract: A scratch-resistant thermoplastic polymer composition (P) comprising 40 to 99.9 wt.-% of at least one styrene-based copolymer, 0.1 to 20 wt.-% of at least one inorganic metal compound nanoparticle, and optionally at least one polymeric compatibilizing agent, at least one modified polysiloxane compound, at least one colorant, dye or pigment, and/or at least one further additive has improved scratch properties.

Abstract: Scratch-resistant thermoplastic polymer compositions (P) comprising 90 to 99.9 wt.-% of at least one styrene-based copolymer, 0.1 to 10 wt.-% of an aliphatic amide wax additive comprising at least one aliphatic amide wax composition having a melting point in the range of 80° C. to 115° C., and optionally at least one colorant, dye, pigment and/or further additive, have improved properties.

Abstract: There is provided a thermoplastic resin composition for coating, in which excellent coating adhesion strength can be exhibited even when high-speed molding is performed, a coating appearance hardly changes in a thermal cycle, a resin molded article excellent in impact resistance is obtained, and fluidity during a molding process is also excellent, and a resin molded article and a coated article using the same. The thermoplastic resin composition for coating includes a rubber-containing graft copolymer mixture (A) including two or more kinds of rubber-containing graft copolymers obtained by copolymerizing a predetermined monomer mixture in presence of a diene rubbery polymer; and a rigid copolymer (B) in a predetermined content, in which a graft copolymer mixture (A) includes a rubber-containing graft copolymer (A-I) in which the mass average particle size of a rubbery polymer is 0.15 ?m or larger and smaller than 0.25 ?m, and a proportion of particles having particle sizes of larger than 0.122 ?m and 0.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymer compositions (P) comprising at least one styrene-based polymer composition (A) comprising at least one graft copolymer (A-1), at least one organopolysiloxane compound, and optionally at least one colorant, dye or pigment, and/or at least one further additive show improved properties with respect to residual gloss after abrasion combined with improved melt flow characteristics while heat resistance is not affected.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition for molding that can provide a molded body having excellent heat resistance and excellent mechanical properties as well as high surface smoothness. The present invention also provides a molded body and a pipe each including the resin composition for molding. Provided is a resin composition for molding containing: a chlorinated polyvinyl chloride; a thermal stabilizer; and an impact resistance modifier, the chlorinated polyvinyl chloride having a chlorine content of 63 to 72% by mass, the thermal stabilizer containing a calcium-containing compound and a zinc-containing compound, the resin composition containing the thermal stabilizer in an amount of 0.4 to 10.0 parts by mass and the impact resistance modifier in an amount of 1.0 to 10.0 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the chlorinated polyvinyl chloride.

Abstract: A fluorocarbon resin composition is applicable to produce a prepreg for use in making a high-frequency circuit board, including a polytetrafluoroethylene resin; a fluorine-containing copolymer of poly fluoroalkoxy or fluorinated ethylene propylene; inorganic powders and an impregnation additive such as hydroxyethyl cellulos; resulted in that the prepreg is capable of increasing a plurality of times for proceeding impregnation-coating, the surface defects prone to occur on a fluorocarbon prepreg during drying, baking and sintering after impregnation are therefore improved at the same time.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a resin material that yields a resin molded article which has not only a low volume resistivity but also excellent weldability and cleanliness and whose volume resistivity is unlikely to be increased even when subjected to an SPM cleaning treatment and the like. The present invention provides a composite resin material that contains a modified polytetrafluoroethylene and carbon nanotubes and has an average particle diameter of 500 ?m or smaller.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a modified polyvinyl chloride (PVC) paste resin and a method of making thereof. The PVC paste resin is prepared by mixing a PVC paste resin with polysiloxane (PBP), for example polyborodimethylsiloxanes.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention is a resin composition comprising: an acrylic resin; and a curing agent, wherein the acrylic resin is a resin obtained by polymerizing monomer components comprising a first monomer represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R2 represents an alkyl group having 12 to 30 carbon atoms, and a second monomer copolymerizable with the first monomer and having a reactive group capable of reacting with the curing agent.

Abstract: Provided is a curable composition including oxide particles that include at least indium and tin, and to which a ligand having a hydrocarbon group and a binding site to the oxide particles is bonded; and a polymerizable compound, in which a content of the oxide particles in the composition is 18 mass % or more with respect to a total solid content of the composition; and a cured product of the curable composition or a lens unit including the cured product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition, including a first graft copolymer including an alkyl (meth)acrylate-based polymer-derived unit, an aromatic vinyl-based monomer-derived unit, and a vinyl cyanide-based monomer-derived unit; a copolymer including an aromatic vinyl-based monomer-derived unit and a vinyl cyanide-based monomer-derived unit; a polyester-based elastomer; and a phthalate-based plasticizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a graft copolymer, which includes polymerizing a first conjugated diene-based polymer, a second conjugated diene-based polymer, an aromatic vinyl-based monomer and a vinyl cyan-based monomer, wherein particle size distribution of the first conjugated diene-based polymer is 0.346 to 0.404, and particle size distribution of the second conjugated diene-based polymer is 0.196 to 0.304, a graft copolymer and a thermoplastic resin molded article.

Abstract: A method of preparing a block copolymer composition is provided. The method includes: adding an aromatic vinyl monomer and a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 to a hydrocarbon-based solvent and performing stirring to prepare a first mixed solution; adding a polymerization initiator to the first mixed solution and performing polymerization to prepare a second mixed solution; adding a conjugated diene-based monomer to the second mixed solution and performing polymerization to prepare a third mixed solution; and adding a coupling agent to the third mixed solution to perform a coupling reaction, An asphalt composition including the block copolymer composition prepared therefrom, is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing halogen-free polymeric carbodiimide, halogen-free epoxide and polyester-based polymers, in particular polybutylene terephthalate-based compositions, to articles of manufacture and to their production and use.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes: a polyester resin including a repeat unit represented by Formula 1 as described in the specification; glass fibers; a white pigment; an aromatic vinyl-olefin copolymer; and talc. The thermoplastic resin composition can have good properties in terms of reflectance, reflectance retention, impact resistance, and/or moldability.

Abstract: A liquid crystalline polyester resin composition contains 10-45 parts by weight of a surface-hydrophobized spherical silica (B) with respect to 100 parts by weight of a liquid crystalline polyester res-in (A); and a molded article obtained from the liquid crystalline polyester resin composition. The liquid crystalline polyester resin composition may also contain 1 to 2.5 parts by weight of an ethylene/glycidyl methacrylate copolymer (C) with respect to 100 parts by weight of a resin composition consisting of the liquid crystalline polyester resin (A) and the surface-hydrophobized spherical silica (B). The liquid crystalline polyester resin composition has excellent sliding characteristic, adhesive characteristic and impact durability; and a molded product obtained from the liquid crystalline polyester resin composition.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising: 0 to 50 weight percent of a polycarbonate; 10 to 50 weight percent of a polyester carbonate copolymer; 5 to 20 weight percent of a poly(ethylene terephthalate); 20 to 50 weight percent of a poly(butylene terephthalate); and optionally 5 to 30 weight percent of an impact modifier wherein weight percent is based on the combined amounts of polycarbonate, polyester carbonate copolymer, poly(ethylene terephthalate), poly(butylene terephthalate) and optional impact modifier.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition comprises a thermosetting polybutadiene resin, a thermosetting polyphenylene ether resin that is ended with styrene and acrylate in a weight ratio of 0.5-1.5 as reactive functional groups, a thermoplastic resin that serves to set desired heat resistance, flowability and filling performance, a compound cross-linking initiator composed of peroxides of different half-life temperatures to effectively improve its crosslink density during its thermal curing process; particularly the composition after cured has a low dielectric constant, a low dielectric dissipation factor, a high Tg, and high rigidity, and the prepreg made thereof is easy to cut.

Abstract: A resin composition of the present disclosure comprises (a) a polyphenylene ether resin; and (b) a graft copolymer wherein 30 to 70% by mass of an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer rubber latex having a gel content ratio of 30 to 90% by mass and a volume average particle diameter of a rubber dispersion of 0.2 to 1.0 ?m is graft-polymerized with 30 to 70% by mass of an aromatic vinyl compound, wherein the (a) component forms a continuous phase.

Abstract: A composition contains the following components (A), (B), and (C), the component (A) being at least one melamine salt selected from the group consisting of melamine orthophosphate, melamine pyrophosphate, and melamine polyphosphate, the component (B) being at least one piperazine salt selected from the group consisting of piperazine orthophosphate, piperazine pyrophosphate, and piperazine polyphosphate, and the component (C) being a monohydrate of alumina. As disclosed, it is possible to provide a composition that can impart excellent levels of processability/moldability and flame retardancy to a resin by being mixed with the resin.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition includes an aromatic polyamide resin, an aliphatic polyamide resin, a polyacrylic acid, and glass fibers. The polyamide resin composition can have good properties in terms of heat resistance, long-term heat resistance stability, and/or appearance characteristics.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions are disclosed which include: a) a polyamide component comprising at least three amide monomer units and b) a stabilizer, wherein at least one of the at least three amide monomer units is an aliphatic amide monomer unit having a carbon to nitrogen ratio (C/N) equal to, or above 6.5, in that at least two of the at least three amide monomer units are semi-aromatic amide monomer units which polymerized provide at least one semi-crystalline semi-aromatic polyamide having a melting temperature of at least 290° C. as measured by DSC at a heating rate of 10° C./min according to standard ISO 11357-3 (2009), and in that the amount of aliphatic amide monomer unit is in the range from 20 to 60 wt. % relative to the total weight of the at least three amide monomer units in the polyamide components and the total amount of semi-aromatic amide monomer units is in the range from 40 to 80 wt.

Abstract: A composition containing 40 to 350 parts by weight of a functional fiber and 100 to 600 parts by weight of an inorganic microparticulate filler having an average particle diameter of less than 15 ?m per 100 parts by weight of the addition-reaction type polyimide resin. Also disclosed is a sliding member including the composition and a method for producing a molded article including the composition.

Abstract: A polyimide film according to the present invention can be effectively used as a substrate for a flexible display device without a deterioration in heat resistance even at a temperature of 350° C. or higher since a coefficient of thermal expansion (A) in the section of 100-350° C., of the polyimide film, and a coefficient of thermal expansion (B) in the section of 350-450° C.

Abstract: Provided is a thermally conductive member having excellent thermal resistance and insulating properties. The thermally conductive member includes a silicone resin, a thermally conductive filler having a larger particle diameter from 30 ?m to 100 ?m, a thermally conductive filler having a smaller particle diameter of not greater than 10 ?m, and mica having a particle diameter of not greater than 10 ?m and an aspect ratio of not greater than 50. The mica is added at a ratio of from 0.9 to 11 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the silicone resin.

Abstract: The silicone emulsion composition for forming a rubber coating film according to the present invention, including (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two hydroxyl groups bonded to silicon atoms at terminal ends of the molecule in each molecule thereof, (B) an aminoalkyltrialkoxysilane represented by formula (1) (where R1 through R3 represent H or a univalent hydrocarbon group, R4 and R5 represent divalent hydrocarbon groups, R6 represents a univalent hydrocarbon group, and n is an integer 0 to 6), (C) a vinyltrialkoxysilane represented by formula (2): CH2?CHSi(OR7)3 (where R7 represents a univalent hydrocarbon group), (D) a surfactant, and (E) water and not containing an organic tin compound, is free of problems with storage stability or byproducts, and a rubber coating film can be formed thereby in a short time without the use of an organic tin compound.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an addition-curable silicone composition which provides silicone rubber which has the excellent flame retardancy and is excellent in storage stability so that thickening due to dehydrogenation does not occur over time. The present invention provides an addition-curable silicone composition comprising the following components (A) to (E): (A) 100 parts by mass of an organopolysiloxane having two or more alkenyl groups each bonded to a silicon atom and being liquid at 25 degrees C.

Abstract: A polymer comprising polysiloxane, silphenylene, isocyanuric acid, and norbornene skeletons in a backbone and having an epoxy group in a side chain is provided. A photosensitive resin composition comprising the polymer and a photoacid generator is coated to form a film which can be patterned using radiation of widely varying wavelength. The patterned film has high transparency, light resistance, and heat resistance.

Abstract: Liquid polymer and inverse emulsion compositions comprising: one or more hydrophobic liquids having a boiling point at least about 100° C.; one or more acrylamide-(co)polymers; one or more emulsifier surfactants; one or more inverting surfactants; and one or more siloxane polyether compounds. When the composition is inverted in an aqueous solution, it provides an inverted solution having a filter ratio using a 1.2 micron filter (FR1.2) of about 1.5 or less.

Abstract: Granules of material usable as a road binder or as a sealing binder including a core and a coating layer, wherein: the core consists of a first composition including at least one material selected from: a bitumen base, a pitch, a clear binder, and the coating layer consists of a second composition which includes: at least one viscosifying compound selected from cellulose ethers, and at least one anticaking agent. Also, a method for producing granules of material that can be used as a road binder or as a sealing binder, and the use thereof as a road binder, in particular for the production of coated materials. Also, a method for producing coatings from granules of material that can be used as a road binder or as a sealing binder and to a method for transporting and/or storing and/or handling granules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to relates to a method of producing an improved asphalt. This method includes providing an asphalt binder and providing a compound of formula (I): as described herein. The asphalt binder is mixed with the compound of formula (I) under conditions effective to produce an improved asphalt. Also disclosed are an asphalt product and a method of making asphalt material.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process to provide a substrate having improved anti-soiling properties. The disclosure also relates to an anti-soiling coating composition, and to a process of making an anti-soiling coating composition. Use of the coating composition to improve anti-soiling properties of a substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to liquid-repellent coatings, and in particular, to porous liquid-repellent coatings, a method of preparing the porous liquid-repellent coatings, and a method of characterizing a porous surface for the liquid-repellent coatings. The invention further relates to a porous liquid-repellent coating comprising a porous layer of a transition metal oxide and/or hydroxide and a layer of a liquid-repellent compound deposited onto the porous layer of the transition metal oxide and/or hydroxide, wherein the porous layer of the transition metal oxide and/or hydroxide is comprised of a plurality of surface pores of varying angles with an average angle that is re-entrant.

Abstract: A method for applying a coating to a surface includes the step of providing a reaction mixture comprising a silicon alkoxide and an alcohol. A reaction limiting amount of water is added. The silicon alkoxides and water are allowed to react to form silica precursor particles during an initial reaction period. A coating precursor composition is prepared by adding an acid soluble in the alcohol to the reaction mixture during a second reaction period after the initial reaction period. The precursor silica particles grow to form silica nanofeatures having a major dimension that is larger than a major dimension of the silica precursor particles. The coating precursor composition is applied to a surface, and the alcohol and water are allowed to evaporate and the silica nanofeatures to adhere to the surface and form a nanostructured layer on the surface. A coating precursor composition and a coated article are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coating for conversion of formaldehyde to carbon dioxide includes an alcohol/aldehyde oxidase and a formate oxidase immobilized on a solid particulate support; and a latex binder.

Abstract: A one part, storage stable polymerizable formulation includes a monomeric or oligomeric ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable compound that is at least one of methacrylate esters of polyethylene glycols, 1,6-hexane diol, or polypropylene glycol, 1,3- and 1,4-butylene glycol trimethylol propane trimethacrylate, or ethoxylated bisphenol A dimethacrylate. A second polymerizable compound includes dicyclopentadiene modified oligomers. An organic solvent is present and provides storage stability and upon evaporation of the solvent, a rate of polymerization of the compound accelerates independent of addition of a second part. An alkyd is present that includes an unsaturated fatty acid. An optional additive of at least one of a transition metal cure accelerator, a filler, a plasticizer, a colorant, and a cure inhibitor is present. The formulation is at least 30 total weight percent solids. A process of forming a polymerized coating on an article is also provided.

Abstract: Methods of employing corrosion inhibitors with oxidizing and/or non-oxidizing biocides, such as peroxycarboxylic acids, to provide corrosion protected compositions are disclosed. Various corrosion inhibitors further provide biocidal efficacy in addition to the corrosion protection providing further benefits for application of use. Methods of employing corrosion protected biocide compositions, such as peroxycarboxylic acid compositions, for corrosion protection are particularly well suited for treating fluids intended to flow through pipes, namely in the energy industry, water and paper industries, etc. Methods providing suitable corrosion protection in comparison to untreated systems and corrosion protected systems using conventional corrosion inhibitors, such as quaternary amines and imidazolines commonly used in the industry, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a corrosion inhibitor and a corrosion inhibiting coating provided for coating a metal, particularly but not exclusively steel. The inhibitors pigment will also protect aluminium and magnesium alloys. The corrosion inhibitor particularly protects a sacrificial coating such as zinc or zinc alloy on galvanised steel, which in turn therefore provides improved corrosion resistance to the underlying steel. The present invention comprises an organic cation in a cation exchange resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photocurable resin composition, a method for preparing the same, and an optical film comprising the same, more specifically, the photocurable resin composition comprises organophosphate-based (meth)acrylate; and a phenolic compound or a phosphate compound containing phenolic —OH. Thus, since the photocurable resin composition can ensure storage stability, it is suitable as a material for a transparent display.

Abstract: A composition for forming an electroless plating undercoat comprising: (A) a conductive polymer (B) one or more resins selected from the group consisting of a polyester polyol resin and a polyether polyol resin; and (C) a polyisocyanate compound.