Abstract: The present disclosure provides cis-polycycloolefins and methods for forming cis-polycycloolefins typically having 50% or greater cis carbon-carbon double bonds comprising contacting a first cyclic hydrocarbyl monomer with a catalyst represented by Formula (I): wherein: M is a group 8 metal; Q1, Q2, and Q3 are independently oxygen or sulfur; each of R1 and R4 is a halogen; R9 is C1-C40 hydrocarbyl or C1-C40 substituted hydrocarbyl; and each of R2, R3, R5, R6, R7, R8, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, R18, and R19 is independently hydrogen, halogen, C1-C40 hydrocarbyl or C1-C40 substituted hydrocarbyl. In at least one embodiment, a polycyclopentene has 50% or greater cis carbon-carbon double bonds.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to synthesis of porous polymer networks and applications of such materials. The present disclosure relates to a method of fabricating of a porous polymer network comprising: (a) providing: (i) a first reactant comprising a plurality of compounds comprising at least one acetyl group, said plurality of compounds comprising at least one compound type, and (ii) a second reactant comprising an alkylsulfonic acid, and (b) creating a solution of said reactants, (c) casting said solution in a form, and (d) treating said solution under such conditions so as to produce a porous polymer network.

Abstract: Polyester polyols, processes for making them, and applications for the polyols are disclosed. Some of the polyols comprise recurring units from a digested thermoplastic polyester (e.g., recycled polyethylene terephthalate), a diol, an optional hydrophobe, and a clarifier. The clarifier, which in some cases is a bisphenol, bisphenol alkoxylate, bisphenol polycarbonate, sulfonyl diphenol, or sulfonyl diphenol alkoxylate, helps the polyol remain clear for weeks or months after its preparation. In some aspects, the clarifier is a monophenol, bisphenol, or poly-phenol having two or more phenylene rings wherein at least two of the phenylene rings lack a common molecular axis. The clarifier may also be an alkylated phenol, an epoxy resin, an epoxy novolac resin, a diphenylmethane, or a tris(aryloxy)phosphate.

Abstract: A polyester composition, includes an aliphatic polyester and an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester. The aliphatic-aromatic copolyester is a copolymer having a repeating unit A and a repeating unit B. The preparation method for the polyester composition includes the steps of mixing all the components having the aliphatic polyester and the aliphatic-aromatic copolyester, and subjecting the resulting mixture to extrusion granulation.

Abstract: Provided is a polyorganosiloxane, wherein a value obtained by integrating dw/d log(M) from 2.5?log(M)?3.1 is 0 to 10% of a value obtained by integrating dw/d log(M) over the entire range of log (M) in a differential molecular weight distribution curve, wherein the differential molecular weight distribution curve is determined by gel permeation chromatography using the polystyrene calibration curve, has an x-axis showing a logarithmic value log(M) of a molecular weight M and has a y-axis showing dw/d log(M) obtained by differentiating a concentration fraction w with respect to the logarithmic value log(M) of the molecular weight.

Abstract: The invention provides aqueous coating composition having freeze thaw stability, comprising: (a) at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer and at least one reactive surfactant of the formula R1O—(CH2CHR2O)x—(CH2CH2O)y—(CH2CHR3O)z—R4 where R1 is either alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, or aralkylaryl of 8-30 carbon atoms, R2 is —CH2OCH2CH?CH2 (AGE); R3 is either H, CH3, or CH2CH3; R4 is H or —SO3M or —PO3M where M is H or K, Na, NH4, NR4, alkanolamine, or other cationic species and x=2-100; y=4-200 and z=0-50.

Abstract: A composition including a polymer including at least one of an amic acid structural unit and an imide structural unit and an inorganic particle surface-treated with a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, a polymer-inorganic particle nanocomposite prepared using the composition an article and an optical device including the article: In Chemical Formula 1, R1 to R4 are independently a C1 to C30 alkyl group, a C3 to C10 cycloalkyl group, a C6 to C30 aryl group, or a combination thereof, and n is an integer of 1 or more.

Abstract: A polybenzimidazole (PBI) resin including a polybenzimidazole oligomer having at least two reactive end groups is provided. Also provided is a method of making a polybenzimidazole oligomer with at least two reactive end groups including the steps of reacting a tetraamine, a dicarboxylic component, and a reactive end group moiety in a solvent at a temperature greater than room temperature for a period of time; precipitating the oligomer from the solvent after reacting; and removing any reaction by-products from the oligomer after precipitating. A method of making a PBI molded article and a PBI molded article are also provided.

Abstract: Linear organopolysiloxanes of the structure M-(T-M)n-M are prepared by reaction of lithium and/or sodium silanolates with chlorosilanes. The products contain at least two groups selected from silicon-bonded hydrogen and aliphatically unsaturated groups.

Abstract: This disclosure enables direct 3D printing of preceramic polymers, which can be converted to fully dense ceramics. Some variations provide a preceramic resin formulation comprising a molecule with two or more C?X double bonds or C?X triple bonds, wherein X is selected from C, S, N, or O, and wherein the molecule further comprises at least one non-carbon atom selected from Si, B, Al, Ti, Zn, P, Ge, S, N, or O; a photoinitiator; a free-radical inhibitor; and a 3D-printing resolution agent. The disclosed preceramic resin formulations can be 3D-printed using stereolithography into objects with complex shape. The polymeric objects may be directly converted to fully dense ceramics with properties that approach the theoretical maximum strength of the base materials. Low-cost structures are obtained that are lightweight, strong, and stiff, but stable in the presence of a high-temperature oxidizing environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for producing a colloidal nitrocellulose dispersion made compatible with a system of acrylic monomers polymerized with surfactants in a water-based system under pressure. The self-emulsifiable system of the present invention is characterized by the latex formed by the nitrocellulose suspension in an aqueous medium, with nanometric particles and homogeneity and, consequently, a greater covering and smoothing power, high adherence, high gloss, greater chemical and mechanical resistance, rapid drying, less water retention when used in paints, varnish and sealant compositions for coatings in the fields of graphic printing, such as flexography and rotogravure, lamination, nail polish, metal-mechanics, decoration, glass, leather, plastics, wood surfaces, compounds and mortars, decorative wall paints, textiles, paper coatings and car paint repairs, inter alia.

Abstract: A method for producing a polymer latex, including an emulsification step of emulsifying a polymer solution obtained by dissolution of synthetic polyisoprene and/or a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer having a molecular weight distribution of 1.0 to 2.6 in an organic solvent, in water in the presence of a surfactant, to thereby obtain an emulsified liquid, wherein as the synthetic polyisoprene and/or styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, used are/is synthetic polyisoprene and/or a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer which, when dissolved in an organic solvent to thereby be formed into a polymer solution having a viscosity at a temperature of 60° C. of 20,000 cps, have/has a solid content concentration in the range of 10 to 60% by weight.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a preparation method of a porous super absorbent polymer exhibiting excellent absorption performance and improved absorption rate due to a novel pore structure, and a porous super absorbent polymer prepared therefrom. The porous super absorbent polymer includes a base resin powder including a cross-linked polymer of a water soluble ethylene-based unsaturated monomer containing acidic groups which are at least partially neutralized, and an inorganic filler contained in the cross-linked structure of the cross-linked polymer, wherein the base resin powder includes a plurality of pores having a diameter of a sub-micron (sub-?m) scale in the cross-linked structure, and an interconnected pore structure in the form of an open channel in which 90% or more of the pores are connected to each other.

Abstract: A basalt-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite material may include a thermoplastic resin and a basalt fiber as a reinforcement, wherein the basalt fiber is surface-treated with an alkoxy-group-substituted silane compound.

Abstract: Urethane-urea-acrylic cast sheet materials are made from a reaction product of components including polyisocyanate compound having at least two isocyanate functional groups and optional polyol (or pre-reacted urethane prepolymer having at least two isocyanate functional groups), curative having at least two amine functional groups, acrylic monomer, and optional multifunctional monomer having a first functional group having an active hydrogen and a second functional group having at least one double bond. The urethane-urea-acrylic cast sheet materials exhibit excellent impact properties and desirable hardness while also maintaining optical properties such as low haze that can be comparable to that of conventional cast acrylic sheet.

Abstract: The invention provides a heat-shrinkable polyester film, which has a main shrinkage direction in a longer direction, exhibits a higher shrinkage ratio in the main shrinkage direction, has small difference in shrinkage ratio at a high temperature and a low temperature so as not likely to generate wrinkles or the like when being used as a label, and exhibits small over-time decrease in shrinkage ratio at a low temperature. The heat-shrinkable polyester film has, as a main component, ethyleneterephthalate, and an amount of a diethyleneglycol (DEG) component is 10-25 mol % with respect to 100 mol % of a polyhydric alcohol component in all of polyester resin that composes the film.

Abstract: The present disclosure is an acryl film formed from a main dope solution including an acryl resin shown in the following formula 1 and CSR particles, and peel strength measured in peeling speed of 0.5 mpm is 20 gf/2 inch or less, tear strength is 6 gf or more, has excellent peel strength, thereby visual stain by thickness unevenness is improved, and having excellent tear strength and good brittleness. a and b are an integer and 1 or more. MMA-BMA wherein, MMA is methyl methacrylate unit and BMA is butyl methacrylate unit.

Abstract: A synthetic polymer film has a surface which has a plurality of raised or recessed portions, wherein the synthetic polymer film has a cross-linked structure, and the synthetic polymer film contains an antimicrobial additive which is permitted by law for addition to food and which has an antimicrobial effect.

Abstract: A prepreg tape in which reinforcing fiber bundles are impregnated with a thermosetting resin composition, wherein the prepreg tape has a tack value measured at 23° C. at a plunger push pressure of 90 kPa of 5-40 kPa, a tack value measured at 45° C. and a plunger push pressure of 150 kPa of 35-100 kPa, and a drape value at 23° C. of 10-40°, and includes unidirectional fibers arranged along the direction of length of the prepreg tape.

Abstract: A method includes depositing graphene into a hardener, mixing the hardener and the graphene to produce a homogeneous composite mixture, adding a resin material to the composite mixture to produce an epoxy graphene material, coating a structure with the epoxy graphene material, aligning the graphene sheets in the in-plane orientation, and curing the epoxy graphene material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface modification method for a polyether-ether-ketone material. The method combines physical and chemical methods, and comprises the steps of performing plasma immersion ion implantation on the surface of the polyether-ether-ketone material with argon as an ion source, and then, soaking the polyether-ether-ketone material treated by plasma immersion ion implantation in a hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution, hydrofluoric acid aqueous solution, or ammonia water to make the surface of the modified polyether-ether-ketone material have nanoparticles, shallow nanoporous structures, and/or ravined nanostructures.

Abstract: Inorganic infrared attenuation agent blends have been developed to improve the thermal insulation properties of polymeric foams such as polystyrene low density foams. The inorganic infrared attenuation agent blends can include two or more metal oxides such as silicon dioxide, manganese (IV) oxide, iron (III) oxide, magnesium oxide, bismuth (III) oxide, cobalt oxide, zirconium (IV) oxide, molybdenum (III) oxide, titanium oxide, and calcium oxide. In some preferred embodiments, the inorganic infrared attenuation agent blends can include four or more of these metal oxides.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for recycling polyolefin containing waste by using a solvent with a specific Hansen parameter and contacting this mixture with a liquid filtration aid before separating the polyolefin from the mixture. The method includes the steps of mixing the polyolefin containing waste with a solvent having a Hansen parameter ?H from 0.0 to 3.0 MPa1/2; contacting this mixture with a liquid filtration aid having a Hansen parameter ?H>4.0 MPa1/2; and separating the polyolefin from the mixture.

Abstract: Curable compositions containing a compound comprising a conjugated diene group and a 1,1-di-activated vinyl compound are described. The curable compositions can cure by pericyclic reaction mechanisms.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a poly(terephthalate-co-sebacate) resin composition, comprising the following components: a. poly(terephthalate-co-sebacate); and b. an alkane, which is at least one selected from the group consisting of hexadecane, heptadecane, octadecane, nonadecane and eicosane; wherein a weight content of the alkane is 5 ppm-1000 ppm based on a total weight of the poly(terephthalate-co-sebacate) resin composition. The present invention controls the content of alkane in the composition within a range of 5 ppm-1000 ppm by adding an alkane, which not only enables the poly(terephthalate-co-sebacate) resin to have obviously improved blow molding properties, a film thickness range of less than 0.3 ?m, and a relative deviation of film thickness of less than 2.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid stabilizer that can provide a formed article excellent in both of transparency and heat resistance, and that is useful as a tin-free stabilizer. The present invention also provides a chlorine-containing resin composition using this stabilizer and a formed body using this stabilizer. The present invention is a liquid stabilizer for a chlorine-containing resin, comprising a zinc toluate and an overbased barium salt, wherein the content of the zinc toluate and the content of the overbased barium salt are 1 to 50% by mass and 50 to 99% by mass, respectively, based on a total amount of the zinc toluate and the overbased barium salt of 100% by mass.

Abstract: A long film containing a cellulose acylate and a compound A having a molecular weight of less than 1,000 which satisfies conditions 1-4. Condition 1: containing two or more aromatic rings each directly connected to a hydroxyl group in a molecule. Condition 2: containing one or more carbon atoms directly connected to an aromatic ring directly connected to a hydroxyl group and do not constitute the aromatic ring in a molecule, the carbon atoms being directly connected to 1 to 3 aromatic rings. Condition 3: Each carbon atom directly connected to an aromatic ring directly connected to a hydroxyl group and not constituting the aromatic ring has no bond with a hydrogen atom. Condition 4: Each carbon atom directly connected to an aromatic ring directly connected to a hydroxyl group and not constituting the aromatic ring is bonded by a single bond to atoms other than hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to glass-fibre- and/or carbon-fibre-reinforced polycarbonate compositions having improved flowability coupled with good heat resistance and to articles of manufacture produced from said compositions, in particular those from the thin wall applications sector, for example housing parts for ultrabooks or smartphones. The compositions comprise at least one saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acid having a chain length of 6 to 30 carbon atoms and at least one ester of these monocarboxylic acids based on glycerol and/or diglycerol.

Abstract: A formulation based on two components, which, when added to items produced with epoxy vinyl ester or unsaturated polyester resin, provides the formulation with electric charge dissipation and/or antistatic characteristics, maintaining the mechanical characteristics thereof and the possibility of dyeing the material in all of the possible colour ranges includes a first component which is an active substance which is an ionic salt that allows ion mobility. The cation is a compound based on the (R4)N,N,N-trialkyl-alkyl-ol-ammonium species, as it is or derivatised on the OH group, and a system that supports said active substance. This additive or formulation added to epoxy vinyl ester or unsaturated polyester resin can be used in the production of agglomerated stone, gel coat, sheet moulding composite or bulk moulding composite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for making compatibilized high aspect ratio barrier additives and polymer compositions that comprise compatibilized high aspect ratio barrier additives. The invention also relates to compositions produced by these processes, and articles formed from polymer compositions of this invention. The barrier additives provide passive barriers to gas molecules such as oxygen and carbon dioxide minimizing transit of such molecules through sidewalls of polymer articles containing the barrier additives.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising polysaccharide particles with an average size of about 0.1-10 mm. These particles comprise at least (i) about 50%-90% by weight water or an aqueous solution, and (ii) about 10%-50% by weight insoluble alpha-glucan, or an insoluble cationic ether thereof, comprising alpha-1,3-glycosidic linkages and having a weight-average degree of polymerization (DPw) of at least about 100. Further disclosed are methods of preparing these compositions, as well as systems for storing and/or moving them.

Abstract: An air spring bellow comprising a vulcanized rubber component including the at least partially vulcanized residue of EPDM and a rubber other than EPDM. A method for preparing an air spring bellow is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition comprising polyolefin (a), which is other than low density polyethylene (LDPE), and polyolefin (b), which is an LDPE polymer and obtainable by a high pressure process which process comprises the steps: (i) compressing one or more monomer(s) under pressure in a compressor, using a compressor lubricant for lubrication, (ii) polymerising a monomer optionally together with one or more comonomer(s) in a polymerisation zone, (iii) separating the obtained polyolefin (b) from the unreacted products and recovering the separated polyolefin in a recovery zone, wherein in step (i) the compressor lubricant comprises a non-mineral oil; a power cable, e.g. of a direct current (DC) power cable, use of a polymer composition and a process for producing a DC power cable.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a polyethylene composition comprising a blend of between 5 and 40 wt/% of first polyethylene produced with a chromium based catalyst and having an MFR2 between 0.01 and 1 g/10 min, wherein the first polyethylene is a high density polyethylene with a density between 940 and 965 kg/m3, and between 60 and 95 wt % of a second polyethylene with an MFR2 between >1 and 12 g/10 min. Such a blend may thereby be advantageously used especially for example in cable and wire applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition for a layer element, to a use of the polypropylene composition for producing at least one layer of a layer element, preferably of a layer element of an article, preferably of a photovoltaic module, to a layer element, preferably a layer element of an article, preferably of a photovoltaic module, wherein said layer element comprises at least one layer comprising the polymer composition, as well as to an article, which is preferably a photovoltaic module.

Abstract: Polyolefin compositions comprising i) a polyolefin, ii) one or more phosphorus-containing benzofuranone compounds and iii) one or more organophosphorus stabilizers are provided excellent protection against discoloration and enhanced thermal stability during melt processing as exhibited by improved retention of molecular weight and maintenance of polymer molecular architecture.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a molded body having a continuous phase (A) containing a first polyolefin resin and a second polyolefin resin and a dispersed phase (B) containing a polyamide resin and a modified elastomer, wherein the dispersed phase (B) is composed of a melt-kneaded product of the polyamide resin and the modified elastomer, and wherein when a total of the continuous phase (A) and the dispersed phase (B) is 100% by mass, a content of the dispersed phase (B) is 70% by mass or less, and when a total of the first polyolefin resin and the second polyolefin resin is 100% by mass, a content of the second polyolefin resin is 70% by mass or less, and a method including the steps of: obtaining a molded body raw material by mixing a first polyolefin resin and an impact-resistant resin obtained by melt-kneading a second polyolefin resin and a melt-kneaded product of a polyamide resin and a modified elastomer; and obtaining a molded body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apolymeric(meth) acrylic composition comprising polymeric silicone particles and optionally polymeric (meth)acrylic particles. In particular the present invention relates to a polymeric(meth) acrylic composition comprising polymeric silicone particles having a weight average particle diameter between 1 ?m and 10 ?m and optionally polymeric (meth)acrylic particles with a having a weight average particle diameter between 30 ?m and 100 ?m. The present invention concerns also the use of such apolymeric (meth) acrylic composition comprising polymeric silicone particles and optionally polymeric (meth)acrylic particles as a masterbatch. The present invention concerns also a process for making a (meth)acrylic composition comprising polymeric silicone particles and polymeric (meth)acrylic particles from a polymeric(meth) acrylic masterbatch composition comprising polymeric silicone particles and optionally polymeric (meth)acrylic particles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polymer composition and a use thereof to produce a polymer film. Such a polymer composition provides excellent self-assembly properties and is capable of forming a vertical orientation structure in a short time even on a surface where no neutral treatment is performed.

Abstract: A rubber composition contains a diene rubber component and a reinforcing filler, the diene rubber component containing a styrene-butadiene copolymer component including at least one type of styrene-butadiene copolymer and satisfying: the bonded styrene content is from 5 to 50 wt. %; of components obtained by ozone decomposition, a content of a decomposed component V1 containing one 1,2-bonded butadiene-derived unit out of a total of 100 mol % of decomposed components containing styrene-derived unit(s) and/or the 1,2-bonded butadiene-derived unit(s) is not less than 25 mol %; of the components obtained by ozone decomposition, a content of a decomposed component S2V1 containing two of the styrene-derived units and one of the 1,2-bonded butadiene-derived unit out of a total of 100 mol % of the decomposed components containing the styrene-derived unit(s) and/or the 1,2-bonded butadiene-derived unit(s) is not less than 5 mol %; and a vinyl content of a butadiene moiety is not less than 50%.

Abstract: A composition is provided for producing a 3-D printable material comprised of a marine biodegradable base polymer and a gelling agent in a ratio preselected to achieve a desired rate of degradation of a structure printed from the material. Suitable polymers include polycaprolactone (PCL), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), or polybutylene succinate (PBS). The gelling agent is typically agar. Faster rates of degradation of the structure are obtained with larger proportions of gelling agent in the composition. The composition may also include biological materials to further promote or control the biodegradation of the structure, and other additives such as nutrients for microorganisms or solidifying agents. 3-D printing of the material occurs at relatively lower temperatures to avoid damage to the biological materials.

Abstract: Compositions are provided comprising A) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of aromatic polycarbonate and aromatic polyester carbonate, B) at least one mixture comprising at least one butadiene-based graft polymer prepared by emulsion, suspension or solution polymerization and at least one polybutadiene-free vinyl (co)polymer, and C) at least one polymer additive, where the polybutadiene content based on the sum total of the parts by weight of components A and B is 10% to 20% by weight, and where the total content of butadiene-free vinyl (co)polymer from component B based on the sum total of the parts by weight of components A and B is 12% to 23% by weight. Composite components formed from these compositions and a polyurethane layer, which are notable for improved adhesion between the two layers, and a process for producing the composite components are also provided.

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: Disclosed is a polycarbonate resin composition including (1) a polyester compound having a structure of chemical formula 1 as defined herein or a phenyl-arylene ether sulfone compound having a structure of chemical formula 2 as defined herein; (2) a polycarbonate block copolymer; and (3) a thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonate resin or a polysiloxane-polycarbonate resin; and a molded product including the same. The polycarbonate resin composition exhibits remarkably excellent heat resistance compared to existing high heat resistance polycarbonate resins, and has an excellent balance of physical properties such as fluidity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a conductive polyamide resin composition that excels not only in electroconductivity, but also in fuel resistance, particularly resistance against alcohol-containing fuel, and further excels in fluidity and moldability, and is capable of yielding a molded article with high impact resistance, the conductive polyamide resin composition including: 84 to 40% by mass of a polyamide resin (A); 5 to 30% by mass of conductive carbon black (B); 3 to 30% by mass of an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (C) that has a reactive functional group capable of reacting with a terminal group of polyamide resin and/or an amido group on a principal chain of polyamide resin; and 1 to 20% by mass of a conductive polyethylene resin (D).

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyamide composition comprising (a) at least one polyamide mixture formed from (i) at least one polyamide 6,6, the amount of amine end groups (AEG) being greater than the amount of carboxylic acid end groups (CEG); and (ii) at least one high chain-length polyamide; (b) at least one reinforcing filler; (c) at least one heat stabilizer; (d) aluminum stearate; and optionally (e) at least one additive. The polyamide composition can be advantageously used to produce articles exhibiting enhanced chemical resistance, notably CaCl2 salt crack resistance, such as radiator end tank in an automobile.

Abstract: Asphalt composition for road pavement, excellent in drying strength, strength after immersion in water, and strength after immersion in petroleum, method for producing same, and road paving method. Composition comprises asphalt, polyester, and aggregate. Polyester has alcohol component-derived constituent unit containing ?65 mol % bisphenol A/alkylene oxide adduct and carboxylic acid component-derived constituent unit containing ?50 mol % terephthalic or isophthalic acid. Composition has softening point of 95°?130° C., hydroxyl group value of 20-50 mgKOH/g, and ratio of polyester resin of 5-50 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the asphalt. Production method comprising mixing asphalt, the polyester, and aggregate at 130-200° C. for ?30 seconds. Polyester resin is mixed in ratio of 5-50 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of asphalt. Road paving method comprises laying asphalt composition obtained by production method as set forth, thereby forming an asphalt paving material layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to azo dyes of formula wherein R1 denotes hydrogen or C1-C12alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more C1-C12alkoxy groups, C1-C12alkylcarbonyl groups, C7-C25arylcarbonyl groups, hydroxyl groups, amino groups, cyano groups or halogen atoms and which may be interrupted one or more times by the radical —O—, —S—, —NR4—, —COO— or —OOC—, R4 is hydrogen or C1-C12alkyl; X is hydrogen or halogen; and R2 and R3 are each independently of the other hydrogen; C1-C12alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by cyano, carboxy, hydroxy, C1-C6alkoxy or C2-C8alkoxyalkoxy; or are C7-C25aralkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by cyano, carboxy, hydroxy, C1-C6alkoxy or C2-C8alkoxyalkoxy, to mixtures containing said dyes and to the use thereof in dyeing or printing semi-synthetic and especially synthetic hydrophobic fibre materials, more especially textile materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent effect pigment which includes a non-metallic platelet-shaped substrate and a coating applied thereto, wherein the coating has a spacer layer. The invention further relates to a method for the production, as well as the use, of the transparent effect pigment.

Abstract: A manufacturing process for an anti-dust and easily dispersible carbon black pigment is disclosed herein. The pigment is convenient to handle and does not generate potentially hazardous airborne particles during transportationor duringany suitable processing conditions employed in end applications in the relevant industry including cosmetics, paint or ink.