Abstract: A precursor composition comprising, before cure, an acrylic ethylene monomer (AEM), a foaming agent, and one or more of a strengthening additive, a thermal ablation additive, or a reflectivity additive. The precursor composition is cured to form a protective article comprising a foamed protective material. A method of forming a protective article is also disclosed, as is an aerospace structure comprising the foamed protective material.

Abstract: Apparatuses and processes may be utilized for mixing used polyester into a polyester melt. In some processes an intermediate product stream is branched off from an intermediate stage in a virgin polyester production process. The intermediate product stream is then mixed with recycled polyester flakes in a dynamic mixer, where not more than 60% of a melting energy required to melt all the recycled polyester flakes is generated and/or supplied in the dynamic mixer. The mixture produced in this way is fed into a subsequent stage downstream of the intermediate stage and converted up to the desired degree of polycondensation. In this way, it is possible to physically reutilize used polyester or polyester waste.

Abstract: A dispersion body having excellent heat ray shielding properties and long-term high temperature stability, and a dispersion liquid for producing the dispersion body, wherein the dispersion liquid contains liquid medium, absorbing fine particles dispersed in the medium, and a phosphite ester compound, the absorbing fine particles are one or more kinds of oxide fine particles selected from tungsten oxide fine particles represented by a general formula WyOz, and the phosphite ester compound is a phosphite ester compound represented by the following predetermined structural formula, and an addition amount of the phosphite ester compound is more than 500 parts by mass and 50000 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the absorbing fine particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new polyisocyanate composition for producing coatings, said composition comprising at least one monophenol alkyl compound, a mixture of phosphite compounds for preventing yellowing and/or precipitation of the composition, and optionally, a catalyst.

Abstract: A biobased flame retardant, a process for forming a biobased flame retardant, and an article of manufacture. The flame-retardant compound includes at least one moiety derived from a biobased dicarboxylic acid and at least one organophosphorus moiety. The process includes providing an organophosphorus compound and malic acid or a hydroxylated derivative of a biobased dicarboxylic acid. The process also includes reacting the organophosphorus compound and the malic acid or hydroxylated derivative to form a flame retardant. The article of manufacture includes a polymer and an organophosphorus flame retardant derived from a biobased dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Provided is a particle material that achieves excellent mechanical properties and optical properties when dispersed in a transparent resin material in order to solve the problem. In a case where primary particles having particle sizes in a certain range are formed into an aggregate, mechanical properties are enhanced while optical properties are maintained. The primary particles each have compositions different between the inside thereof and the surface thereof. Therefore, the optical properties to be obtained are easily controlled unlike an inorganic substance in which both of the compositions are mixed at an atomic level. The particle material of the present invention is an aggregate including primary particles in which a specific surface area. diameter is not less than 0.8 nm and not greater than 80 nm, the primary particles formed of an inorganic substance in which a composition of a surface and a composition of an inside are different.

Abstract: A rubber composition based on at least one diene elastomer, a reinforcing filler predominantly comprising a filler covered at least partially by silica and a crosslinking system. The dispersion of the filler in the elastomeric matrix has a Z score greater than or equal to 70, and the composition is devoid of agent for coupling the filler with the elastomer.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a resin composite comprising ultrafine cellulose fibers, in which deterioration of a resin component is suppressed. The present invention relates to a cellulose fiber-containing resin composition comprising cellulose fibers with a fiber width of 1000 nm or less having phosphoric acid groups or phosphoric acid group-derived substituents, and a resin, wherein the counterions of the phosphoric acid groups or phosphoric acid group-derived substituents are organic onium ions, and the conjugate bases of the organic onium ions have a pKb value of 1.0 or more.

Abstract: The present invention provides nanocellulose/surfactant composites having excellent redispersibility in water and related compositions and methods, including methods for producing the composites. Included is a nanocellulose/surfactant composite containing a nanocellulose and a surfactant, the nanocellulose/surfactant composite having a moisture content of lower than 10%, the surfactant including an ionic surfactant having a weight average molecular weight of 3000 or more.

Abstract: A cellulose ester composition is provided comprising at least one cellulose ester and at least one polymeric aliphatic polyester (PAP), and optionally at least one impact modifier and/or at least one monomeric plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester compositions as well as articles made using these compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A cellulose ester composition is provided comprising at least one cellulose ester, at least one polymeric aliphatic polyester, at least one impact modifier, and at least one monomeric plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester compositions as well as articles made using these compositions, such as eyeglass or sunglass frames and/or lenses, are also provided.

Abstract: A resin composition, including a cellulose acylate including at least one type selected from cellulose acetate propionate and cellulose acetate butyrate, a polylactic acid, an ester compound having a molecular weight of 250 or more and 2,000 or less, and a polymer with a core-shell structure having a core layer and a shell layer including a (meth)acrylic polymer on the surface of the core layer, wherein the ratio of the mass of the polylactic acid to the mass of the cellulose acylate is 0.03 or more and 0.5 or less, the ratio of the mass of the ester compound to the mass of the cellulose acylate is 0.03 or more and 0.15 or less, and the ratio of the mass of the polymer with a core-shell structure to the mass of the cellulose acylate is 0.01 or more and 0.1 or less.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention a wire coat rubber composition for a tire comprises from 70 phr to 100 phr of cis 1,4-polyisoprene rubber, from 0 phr to 30 phr of solution styrene butadiene rubber, from 65 phr to 95 phr pre-silanized precipitated silica, from 0.1 phr to 5 phr of a cobalt salt, up to 15 phr carbon black, up to 10 phr of a resin, and up to 10 phr oil. Further the present invention is directed to a tire comprising such a wire coat composition.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a ply coat rubber composition for a tire ply comprises from 60 phr to 90 phr of natural rubber, from 10 phr to 40 phr of synthetic polyisoprene, from 30 phr to 80 phr of pre-silanized and precipitated silica, from 0.1 phr to 5 phr of a cobalt salt, up to 15 phr of carbon black, up to 5 phr of resin, and up to 8 phr of oil. Moreover, the invention is directed to a tire comprising such a rubber composition.

Abstract: The present application relates to a crosslinked composition. The composition comprises an elastomer, a silane compound, a liquid fluorocarbon and a crosslinker, preferably an epoxy silane. The crosslinked composition may be used in the production of any elastomeric article manufactured through a dipping process, such as a glove.

Abstract: A sealing member includes a sliding portion made of a vulcanized rubber composition. The rubber composition includes a carboxyl-containing acrylic rubber, a silica, and a glass fiber. A content of the silica is 25 to 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the carboxyl-containing acrylic rubber.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a polyethylene composition that may include a first polyethylene resin having a density of from 0.915 g/cc to 0.970 g/cc and a melt index (I2) from 10 g/10 min to 200 g/10 min, when measured according to ASTM D1238 at 190° C. and 2.16 kg load, and a second polyethylene resin having a density of from 0.860 g/cc to 0.930 g/cc and a melt index (I2) of from 400 g/10 min to 2000 g/10 min. The density of the first polyethylene resin may be greater than the density of the second polyethylene resin and the first polyethylene resin, the second polyethylene resin, or both are copolymers of ethylene monomer and at least one ?-olefin comonomer, the ?-olefin comonomer including C3-C12 ?-olefins. Injection molded articles produced from the polyethylene composition are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Components of medical devices include polyethylene-poly(ethylene oxide) amphiphilic graft copolymers (PE-g-PEO) in their base polymer formulations. The base polymeric formulations comprise at least a polymer or co-polymer of ethylene. These components are suitable for solvent-bonding with other components and enhance bond strength of the medical devices.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a propylene-based block copolymer, the deposition thereof on the inner wall of the polymerization vessel having been sufficiently inhibited. The propylene-based block copolymer of the present invention has a flowability evaluation value of 40% or less, the value being calculated with the following equation wherein X (sec) is the number of seconds over which 100 g of the copolymer having ordinary temperature falls from a stainless-steel funnel having an inner diameter of 11.9 mm and Y (sec) is the number of seconds over which 100 g of the copolymer which has been held at 80° C. for 24 hours under a load of 10 kg falls from the funnel having an inner diameter of 11.9 mm. Flowability evaluation value (%)={(Y/X)?1}×100.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a rubber composition exhibiting excellent heat resistance, dimensional stability, and workability, and a hose. The present invention includes a rubber composition containing an ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer (A) containing an ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer (a1) obtained by using a metallocene catalyst, an ethylene-propylene copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of 35000 or less, and sulfur; and a hose formed by using the rubber composition.

Abstract: A first composition comprising a first ethylene/?-olefin/diene interpolymer and a second ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, and wherein the first composition comprises from 0.1 to 1.0 wt % diene, based on the weight of the first composition, and wherein the first composition comprises from 40 to 70 wt % ethylene, based on the weight of the first composition.

Abstract: Components of medical devices include polypropylene-poly(ethylene oxide) amphiphilic graft copolymers (PP-g-PEO) in their base polymer formulations. The base polymeric formulations comprise at least a polymer or co-polymer of propylene. These components are suitable for solvent-bonding with other components and enhance bond strength of the medical devices.

Abstract: Provided is a binder composition for a non-aqueous secondary battery electrode that can form an electrode having excellent peel strength and a secondary battery having excellent cycle characteristics. The binder composition for a non-aqueous secondary battery electrode contains a hindered phenol antioxidant and a particulate polymer formed of a graft polymer that includes a hydrophilic graft chain and that is obtained through a graft polymerization reaction of 1 part by mass to 40 parts by mass, in total, of either or both of a hydrophilic monomer and a macromonomer with 100 parts by mass of core particles containing a block copolymer that includes an aromatic vinyl block region formed of an aromatic vinyl monomer unit and an isoprene block region formed of an isoprene unit, and in which proportional content of the isoprene block region is 70 mass % to 99 mass %.

Abstract: A composition for a wire coating material containing a silane-crosslinked polyolefin which is excellent in flame-retardancy, fusion resistance, and heat-deformation resistance, and an insulated wire and a wiring harness coating the composition. A composition for a wire coating material contains (A) a silane-grafted polyolefin which is a polyolefin graft-modified with a silane coupling agent, (B) an unmodified polyolefin, (C) a modified polyolefin having one or more functional groups selected from the group consisting of a carboxy group, an ester group, an acid anhydride group, an amino group, and an epoxy group, (D) a flame retardant, and (E) a crosslinking catalyst. The polyolefin of (A) the silane-grafted polyolefin has a density of 0.855 to 0.890 g/cm3 in an ungrafted state and has a melting point of 80° C. or higher, and the unmodified polyolefin has a density of 0.855 to 0.950 g/cm3.

Abstract: This invention relates to eco-friendly solutions and gels for making high strength ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin (UHMWPO) fibers, films, filters, membranes by solution and gel spinning techniques. This invention also makes soft, strong, oriented, and elastic fibers from styrenic block copolymers. The polymers are first dissolved or dispersed in a cyclic terpene. In some embodiments, the fibers are extruded or drawn from the solution or gel, and cooled to form a gel filament. In some embodiments, the fibers and films are soft and elastic by making the spinnable solution or gel from polyolefin and styrenic block copolymers or other elastomeric polymers in cyclic terpene. In some embodiments the fibers and films produced can be oriented by stretching or drawing in the gel state before and/or during and/or after removal of cyclic terpene.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein generally relate to methods and chemical compositions of phenolic epoxy systems. In one embodiment, a composition comprising a phenolic epoxy resin system includes an epoxy resin component and an alkoxylated phenol-aldehyde novolac resin.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition at least including: [A] an epoxy resin containing two or more glycidyl groups; [B] a cyanate ester resin containing two or more cyanate groups; and [C] an amine compound; and satisfying the following conditions (1) and (2): (1) 0.25?the number of moles of glycidyl groups in the thermosetting resin composition/the number of moles of cyanate groups in the thermosetting resin composition?1.5; and (2) 0.05?the number of moles of active hydrogen contained in the amino groups in the thermosetting resin composition/the number of moles of cyanate groups in the thermosetting resin composition<0.5; and a prepreg and a fiber reinforced composite material using the thermosetting resin composition.

Abstract: White goniochromatic packaging article. The package wall containing a composition useful for blocking light in the spectrum ranges from about 200 nm to about 1200 nm. The composition has polyester, polymethylpentene, and a light scattering pigment. The composition optionally includes at least one other colorant. Each of the polymethylpentene and the light scattering pigment comprise about 0.1 to about 0.5 weight percent of the wall. The polyester and polymethylpentene are immiscible and when subjected to orientation stresses the composition produces a goniochromatic packaging article.

Abstract: A polyester composition comprising at least one polyester selected from the group consisting of poly(trimethylene terephthalate), polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, and copolymers thereof; and at least one poly alpha-1,3-glucan ester having a degree of substitution of from about 0.3 to 3 moles of at least one acyl group per repeat unit of poly alpha-1,3-glucan. Articles prepared from these polyester compositions exhibit at least one improved physical property such as heat deflection temperature, tensile strength, Young's modulus, or impact strength. Such polyester compositions may also be prepared from renewable resources.

Abstract: A liquid crystal polyester resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a liquid crystal polyester resin; and at least 10 parts by mass and at most 100 parts by mass of glass components; wherein the glass components contain glass fibers having a length of more than 30 ?m and glass fine powders having a length of at least 4 ?m and at most 30 ?m; the number-average fiber length of the glass fibers is at least 50 ?m and at most 200 ?m; and the content of the fine powders is at least 50% and at most 95% relative to a total number of the glass components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing polyurethane foams by reacting the following components A a polyol component, containing A1 40 to 100 parts by weight of polyether carbonate polyol with a hydroxyl number according to DIN 53240-1 June 2013 of 20 mg KOH/g to 120 mg KOH/g, A2 0 to 60 parts by weight of polyether polyol with a hydroxyl number according to DIN 53240-1 June 2013 of 20 mg KOH/g to 250 mg KOH/g and an ethylene oxide content of 0 to 60 wt.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a camera lens retainer for a vehicle. In one embodiment, the camera lens retainer for a vehicle is a camera lens retainer for a vehicle in which an inorganic filler is dispersed in a polyamide-based resin matrix, wherein the camera lens retainer includes about 30 wt % to about 60 wt % of a polyamide-based resin and about 40 wt % to about 70 wt % of an inorganic filler, wherein the polyamide-based resin includes one or more of: a first polyamide resin including an aliphatic polyamide resin obtained by ring-opening polymerization of a lactam-based monomer having 8 or more carbon atoms; and a second polyamide resin including an aromatic group-containing polyamide resin obtained by polycondensation of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid monomer and a diamine monomer.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a polyamide composition including (i) at least one aliphatic polyamide comprising repeating units derived from the polycondensation of hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid; (ii) at least one semi-aromatic polyamide comprising repeating units derived from the polycondensation of hexamethylenediamine, adipic acid and at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid; (iii) at least one fibrous filler; (iv) at least one particulate filler; (v) at least one heat stabilizer; and (vi) at least one further additive. The polyamide composition exhibits excellent processing properties in the preparation of articles using liquid-assisted injection moulding processes.

Abstract: Films with optical transmittance of >80% between 400 and 750 nm and with coefficient of thermal expansion less than 20 ppm/° C. are prepared from aromatic polyamides that are soluble in polar organic solvents yet have glass transition temperatures>300° C. The films are cross-linked in the solid state by heating at elevated temperatures for short periods of time in the presence of multifunctional epoxides. Surprisingly, the optical and thermal properties of the films do not change significantly during the curing process. The temperature required for the crosslinking process to take place can be reduced by the presence of a few free, pendant carboxyl groups along the polyamide backbones. The films are useful as flexible substrates for electronic displays and photovoltaic devices.

Abstract: A polymer composition that is capable of exhibiting a unique combination of ductility (e.g., tensile elongation at break), impact strength (e.g., Charpy notched impact strength), and dimensional stability is provided. For example, the polymer composition may contain a liquid crystalline polymer in combination with an epoxy-functionalized olefin copolymer and an inorganic particulate material.

Abstract: A phosphorus-containing resin composition comprises a first phosphorus-containing compound, a second phosphorus-containing compound and a maleimide resin; wherein the first phosphorus-containing compound comprises a compound of Formula (I), a compound of Formula (II), or a combination thereof, and wherein the second phosphorus-containing compound is different from the first phosphorus-containing compound, and the second phosphorus-containing compound is absent of a group capable of reacting with the maleimide resin.

Abstract: A moldable eraser kit includes a first silicone polymer, a second silicone polymer, an abrasive agent, a catalyst configured to catalyze a reaction between the first silicone polymer and the second silicone polymer at room temperature, and at least two containers such that the first silicone polymer, the second silicone polymer, and the catalyst are not all present in the same container. Also disclosed herein is a method of making an eraser including the steps of mixing a first silicone polymer, a second silicone polymer, a catalyst, an abrasive agent, and optionally one or more additives to form a mixture, the mixture being free of polyvinyl chloride. The method also includes molding the mixture to form a shape and curing the mixture in the shape at room temperature to form a molded eraser.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oxygen scavenging composition for containers. The oxygen scavenging composition for containers may comprise at least one polyester component, a transition metal catalyst, an oxygen scavenger, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil preferably comprises at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The polyester component preferably comprises at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The oxygen scavenger is preferably present in the composition at a level less than 1.0% by weight of the total composition. The vegetable oil is preferably present in the composition at a level greater than 0.3% by weight relative to the total weight of the polyester components, the transition metal catalyst and the vegetable oil.

Abstract: Biocomposites and related fabrication methods and systems are described, the biocomposites comprising compacted plants and/or algae cells having a water content of less than 15 wt %, and a minimized pore presence and/or dimensions, in which the compacted cells are in a lamellar stacked configuration with a plurality of lamellae arranged one above the other, each lamella independently having a thickness of 20 nm to 5 ?m and comprising a semi-crystalline structure formed by biopolymers of cell walls of the compacted plant and/or algae cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides a color photoresist composition, based on 100 parts by weight of the color photoresist composition, including: 5-10 parts by weight of a pigment dispersion; 5-8 parts by weight of a binder resin; 5-8 parts by weight of a sandwich type phthalocyanine compound dye; 0.3-0.8 parts by weight of a photoinitiator; 70-85 parts by weight of a photoresist solvent; and 0.1-0.2 parts by weight of an additive.

Abstract: A bubble forming composition including water, at least one surface active agent, at least one film forming substance, and a glitter comprising mica having a metal or a metal oxide deposited thereon. A bubble formed from this composition contains the glitter in the bubble wall while at the same time maintaining the structural integrity of the bubble.

Abstract: Disclosed are a production method for efficiently controlling a specific surface area of conductive carbon black, and a material delivering device. The production method for efficiently controlling a specific surface area of conductive carbon black includes making acetylene mixed with a hydrocarbon raw material undergo a pyrolysis reaction at 1300 to 1500° C., wherein the hydrocarbon raw material includes one, or a combination of more than one, of hydrocarbon compounds. When acetylene is introduced to undergo a pyrolysis reaction at 1800° C., conductive carbon black is obtained with a specific surface area of generally 80 m2/g or more. When acetylene is mixed with a hydrocarbon raw material so that the temperature of the pyrolysis reaction is reduced to 1300 to 1500° C., conductive carbon black is obtained with a specific surface area of substantially from 40 to 80 m2/g by controlling the pyrolysis temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed are antimicrobial sacrificial floor coatings systems including an antimicrobial sacrificial floor coating composition capable of reducing and/or preventing gram positive and gram negative bacterial growth on floors. Also disclosed is an antimicrobial sacrificial floor coating remover being readily capable of removing the antimicrobial sacrificial floor coating as desired from previously treated flooring surfaces. In certain aspects, the antimicrobial sacrificial floor coatings can include a nonionic acrylic polymer; a nonionic wax; and a cationic alkyl biguanide or salt thereof. The antimicrobial sacrificial floor coating may further include a cationic wax that further stabilizes the system during storage, application, and/or post-application to a floor surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an electrodepositable coating composition comprising a film-forming binder and electrically conductive particles, wherein the electrically conductive particles are present in an amount of at least 25% by weight, based on the total solids weight of the electrodepositable coating composition. The present invention is also directed towards methods of coating a substrate, coatings, and coated substrates.

Abstract: A composition for paint or spot removal having a carrier, a chemical component selected from the group consisting of Tetraoxaundecane (TOU), N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether, Ethylene Glycol Phenyl Ether, Propylene Glycol Phenyl Ether, Dipropylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether, and a combination thereof, and a co-solvent. A method of using the composition to remove a stain or spot from a carpet or other non-porous or hard surface is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a Pickering emulsion, the method comprising: exfoliating a non-silicate layered 3D material in a solvent to produce particles of a non-silicate unfunctionalised 2D material; forming a dispersion of the particles of the 2D material in a first liquid phase; adding a second liquid phase; and homogenising the dispersion of the 2D material in the first liquid phase with the second liquid phase to form a Pickering emulsion comprising the first liquid phase, the second liquid phase, and the particles of the 2D material.

Abstract: A method of constructing conductive material in arbitrary three-dimensional (3D) geometries, such as 3D printing. The method may include selective application of an aerosol-based colloidal solution containing a catalytic palladium nanoparticle material onto a substrate and then immersion of the coated substrate into an electro-less plating bath for deposition of conductive copper material. The above steps may be repeated to create arbitrary 3D geometric constructs containing conductive metallic patterns.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gravure printing method of conducting printing on a printing substrate with an aqueous ink reserved in an ink pan using a furnisher roll, a gravure roll, a doctor blade and a nip roll, in which the aqueous ink contains a pigment, a polymer, an organic solvent, a surfactant and water; a content of organic solvent components of the organic solvent which have a boiling point of 100 to 260° C. in the aqueous ink is not less than 0.3% by mass and not more than 12% by mass; an average particle size of particles of the pigment is from 120 to 350 nm; and an arithmetic mean roughness (Ra) of a plate surface of the gravure roll is from 10 to 140 nm. According to the present invention, it is possible to improve transfer properties of the ink to the printing substrate such as a resin film, etc., and suppress fogging on the plate surface.

Abstract: An ultraviolet curable ink composition for forming a bezel pattern of a foldable display substrate, methods of using the same, a bezel pattern formed from the same, and a foldable display substrate include the bezel pattern are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an ultraviolet curable ink composition includes a black pigment, a dispersant, an alicyclic epoxy compound, an oxetane compound, a photosensitizer, a photopolymerization initiator, and an organic solvent, wherein a weight ratio of the photosensitizer to the photopolymerization initiator is 1:1 to 1:2, and a sum of the amounts of the photosensitizer and the photopolymerization initiator is 13 to 21 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of a sum of the amounts of the alicyclic epoxy compound and the oxetane compound. The ink composition is capable of forming a bezel pattern having a diminished thickness and excellent light blocking properties.

Abstract: Electron beam curable compositions comprising polyols, and any blend of ethylenically unsaturated monomers and oligomers. The polyols of the invention are preferably essentially free of any ethylenically unsaturated groups, have greater than one hydroxy group and preferably have boiling points in excess of 170° C.