Abstract: Disclosed herein is an article comprising a substrate; an abrasive coating disposed on the substrate; where the abrasive coating comprises a matrix having abrasive grit particles dispersed therein; and a layer of material disposed on the abrasive coating; where the layer of material is a titanium nitride (TiN), boron nitride (BN), titanium-aluminum-nitrides [(TiAl)N], titanium-aluminum-silicon-nitrides [(TiAlSi)N], chromium nitrides (CrN), aluminum oxide (Al2O3), titanium oxide (TiO2), silicon carbo-nitride (SiCN), titanium carbo-nitride (TiCN), or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising a cellulose ester polymer combined with at least one salt additive. The salt additive can be combined with the cellulose ester polymer in order to decrease the melt flow rate of the polymer and improve melt processing of the polymer for forming molded articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin additive capable of imparting low temperature impact properties to a resin material, a resin composition comprising the resin additive, and a molded article formed from the resin composition. The resin additive of the present invention is a polymer having a structural unit (a1) derived from the following monomer (1); the resin composition of the present invention comprises the resin additive and a resin material; and the molded article of the present invention is formed from the resin composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of stabilizing organic materials and plastics, wherein the method involves incorporating into the organic material or plastic a stabilizing compound selected from the group consisting of dieugenol, eugenol oligomers, eugenol cooligomers, eugenol polymers, and eugenol copolymers. A secondary antioxidant can be included further. Also disclosed are stabilized organic materials and plastics.

Abstract: The present invention deals with a composition comprising at least one organic peroxide, at least one sulfur-containing compound chosen among the group consisting of dialkyl phosphorodithioic acid and salts thereof, and optionally sulfur under its free form.

Abstract: The present application is directed to novel discrete carbon nanotubes with a surface modification that disperses well in elastomers and crosslinks elastomers to the surface of the discrete carbon nanotubes, or in the vicinity of the discrete carbon nanotube surface. Significant improvements in the performance of elastomeric formulations with a plurality of discrete carbon nanotubes with a surface modification and silica and/or carbon black result, for example, improved abrasion resistance while at the same time providing a reduced hysteresis effect on cyclic deformation. These improved properties are highly desired for fuel efficient and longer wear life tire formulations.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composite particle comprising a dye, an amphiphilic block copolymer and a free radical scavenger, and the use thereof in the preparation of ophthalmic lenses and/or thin-film coating such as sol-gel coating on ophthalmic lenses. The present disclosure also relates to methods of optical filtration using the composite particles of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of mixing at least a solid elastomer, a wet filler comprising carbon black and a liquid present in an amount of at least 20% by weight based on total weight of wet filler, and a linking agent. In one or more mixing steps, the method further comprises mixing the at least the solid elastomer, the wet filler, and the linking agent to form a mixture, and removing at least a portion of the liquid from the mixture by evaporation. The method further comprises discharging, from the mixer, the composite comprising the filler dispersed in the elastomer at a loading of at least 20 phr. Also disclosed are composites, vulcanizates, and articles formed therefrom.

Abstract: Provided are a vibration isolation rubber composition and a vibration isolation rubber member which are capable of attaining all of high durability, inhibition of decrease in springiness, and insulating properties on a high level. The vibration isolation rubber composition comprises a polymer component comprising the following component (A) and further includes the following components (B)-(D), wherein the amounts of the component (B), the component (C), and the component (D) are 0.1-5 parts by mass, 10-40 parts by mass, and 10-30 parts by mass, respectively, per 100 parts by mass of the component (A) and the component (C) has a BET specific surface area of 18-40 m2/g. (A): A diene-based rubber. (B): A dihydrazide compound. (C): Carbon black. (D): Silica.

Abstract: A polymer composition is disclosed formed from at least one bio-based polymer and at least one odor masking agent. The odor masking agent is designed to control odors by masking the odors during melt processing of the composition without significantly interfering with the optical and/or mechanical characteristics of the composition.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of making an elastomeric article, and the method comprises dipping a mold into a first dip tank containing a compounded nitrile rubber formulation to produce an elastomeric film layer on the mold, the compounded nitrile rubber formulation comprising nitrile butadiene copolymer; a crosslinking agent; a metal oxide; a vulcanization accelerator; an antioxidant; an alkali agent; and a heat sensitizer; then drying and curing the elastomeric film layer to form the elastomeric article. The heat sensitizer may be an organopolysiloxane. Elastomeric articles prepared according to this invention may have a film thickness in a range of 0.020 mm to 0.050 mm; such films are suitable for medical examination gloves, surgical gloves, or condoms.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition is provided comprising: A) about 60 to about 96 wt % of at least one recycled polyolefin; B) about 2 to about 20 wt % of at least one random alpha-olefinic copolymer; and C) about 2 to about 20 wt % of at least one tackifier; wherein the polyolefin composition has a weight ratio of random alpha-olefinic copolymer to tackifier of between about 0.2 to about 5.0; and wherein the polyolefin composition has a melt flow rate increase of about 5 to about 400% compared to the same polyolefin composition without the random alpha-olefinic copolymer and the tackifier. Processes for making and articles produced from the polyolefin compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A process for producing a polyolefin composition is provided comprising melt blending: A) about 60 to about 96 wt % of at least one recycled polyolefin; B) about 2 to about 20 wt % of at least one random alpha-olefinic copolymer; and C) about 2 to about 20 wt % of at least one tackifier; and D) optionally, at least one additional polymer; wherein the polyolefin composition has a weight ratio of random alpha-olefinic copolymer to tackifier of between about 0.2 to about 5.0; and wherein the polyolefin composition has a melt flow rate increase of about 5 to about 400% compared to the same polyolefin composition without the random alpha-olefinic copolymer, the tackifier, and the optional additional polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising the following components: A) 5 to 35 wt.-% based on the overall weight of the polymer composition of a recycled polyolefin fabric substrate; wherein said fabric substrate is coated with a polyolefin composition comprising the following components: a1) an ethylene based plastomer with a density determined according to ISO 1183-1 in the range of 0.857 to 0.915 g/cm3 and a MFR2 (190° C., 2.16 kg) determined according to ISO 1133 in the range of 0.5 to 30 g/10 min; and a2) a propylene based plastomer with a density determined according to ISO 1183-1 in the range of 0.850 to 0.910 g/cm3 and a MFR2 (230° C., 2.16 kg) determined according to ISO 1133 in the range of 0.01 to 30 g/10 min; B) 65 to 95 wt.

Abstract: Provided are an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition and a preparation method therefor. The composition includes an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, an alkali metal element and a carboxyl-containing material, characterized in that the carboxyl-containing material includes a mono-saturated carboxylic acid and a carboxylic acid containing a carbon-carbon double bond. The present invention can improve the yellowing resistance of an EVOH resin composition by making the EVOH resin composition contain both acetic acid and a carboxylic acid containing a carbon-carbon double bond. After heat treatment at 210° C. for 0.5 h, the yellowing index YI does not exceed 20 and the increase does not exceed 15.

Abstract: The claimed material relates to a composite of an interfacial modified fiber and mixed or combined polymer composite having enhanced impact, and modulus properties.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, there is provided an electrically conductive solvent cement for coupling thermoplastic components, the cement comprising a thermoplastic resin, a solvent for dissolving the thermoplastic resin, and an electrically conductive material.

Abstract: A fluoroelastomer crosslinkable composition including a polyol-crosslinkable fluoroelastomer (a) and a cross-linking agent (b), wherein the cross-linking agent (b) is at least one selected from a compound represented by the following general formula (b) and a salt of the compound with an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, or an onium compound: wherein respective symbols are the same as those defined in the specification. Also disclosed are a formed article and sealing material obtained from the fluoroelastomer crosslinkable composition.

Abstract: A fluoroelastomer crosslinkable composition containing a polyol-crosslinkable fluoroelastomer (a) and a cross-linking agent (b), wherein the cross-linking agent (b) is at least one selected from a compound represented by the general formula (b1) set forth in the description, a compound represented by the general formula (b2) set forth in the description, and a salt of any of these compounds with an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, or an onium compound. Also disclosed are a formed article and sealing material obtained from the fluoroelastomer crosslinkable composition.

Abstract: Provided is a compression molding composition, in which an emulsion-polymerized polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and a filler are mixed in a substantially uniform manner without generating an aggregate, and the used PTFE is not particularly limited. The compression molding composition includes emulsion-polymerized polytetrafluoroethylene, a heat-processible fluoropolymer, and a filler, the melt flow rate (MFR) of the heat-processible fluoropolymer is from 0.01 to 100 g/10 min, and the content of the heat-processible fluoropolymer is from 1 to 40 mass % relative to the total of the emulsion-polymerized polytetrafluoroethylene and the heat-processible fluoropolymer.

Abstract: A fluororesin composition, and a molded article obtained from the fluororesin composition. The fluororesin composition containing: a non-melt-flowable fluororesin A having a history of being heated to a melting point thereof or higher; and a non-melt-flowable fluororesin B having no history of being heated to a melting point thereof or higher. The fluororesin composition contains a tetrafluoroethylene unit and a modifying monomer unit based on a modifying monomer copolymerizable with tetrafluoroethylene. Further, the fluororesin composition is a powder for compression molding excluding ram extrusion molding.

Abstract: A fluororesin composition and a molded article obtained from the fluororesin composition, the fluororesin composition containing: a non-melt-flowable fluororesin A having a history of being heated to a melting point thereof or higher; and a non-melt-flowable fluororesin B having no history of being heated to a melting point thereof or higher and being prepared by suspension polymerization. Further, the fluororesin composition has an apparent density of 0.42 g/ml or higher and 1.00 g/ml or lower, and is a powder for compression molding excluding ram extrusion molding.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions, multilayer films, and articles. In one aspect, a composition comprises (a) an ionomer that is an acid copolymer comprising ethylene and at least one of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid, wherein a portion of the acid groups in the acid copolymer are neutralized by metal ions and are carboxylic acid salts, and wherein the acid copolymer, prior to neutralization of acid groups by metal ions, comprises 5 to 30 weight percent of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid; (b) an ethylene/unsaturated ester copolymer comprising ethylene vinyl acetate, ethylene acrylate, or a combination thereof; and (c) a propylene-based polymer comprising a copolymer of propylene and a comonomer comprising ethylene, butene, hexene, or octene, wherein the propylene-based polymer has a molecular weight distribution (MWD) of less than 3.0, and a viscosity ratio (viscosity at 0.1 s?1/viscosity at 100 s?1) of greater than 7.0.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing an aqueous dispersion of acrylic urethane composite resin (AB) particles that, when used as a constituent component of an aqueous coating composition, provides the aqueous coating composition with excellent storage stability, the aqueous coating composition being capable of forming a coating film with excellent abrasion resistance, chipping resistance, and glass adhesiveness even when the aqueous coating composition is cured at a relatively low temperature. The aqueous dispersion of acrylic urethane composite resin (AB) particles including a urethane resin portion (A) produced from constituent components including a compound (a1) having a secondary amino group and an alkoxysilyl group and an isocyanate group-containing urethane prepolymer (a2), and an acrylic resin portion (B) produced from constituent components including a compound (b) having a polymerizable unsaturated group and having no hydroxyl group or one hydroxyl group.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ocular lens which achieves both of oxygen permeability and surface hydrophilicity, and on which the deposition of lipids is suppressed. The ocular lens of the present invention includes a polymer material obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable composition containing, as monomer components, a siloxane monomer having a siloxane bond, and a siloxane-free crosslinkable monomer free of any siloxane bond, wherein the siloxane-free crosslinkable monomer includes an alkylene glycol chain-containing crosslinkable monomer having: a chain moiety containing 6 or more alkylene glycol repeating units; and polymerizable groups arranged at both terminals of the chain moiety.

Abstract: The invention relates to a molding composition (P) comprising: (A) 81.7 to 99.4 wt.-% of at least one thermoplastic polymer composition (A); (B) at least one hindered amine light stabilizing composition (B) comprising: (B-1) 0.1 to 0.9 wt.-% of a hindered amine light stabilizer mixture having a monopiperidine structure, (B-2) 0 to 0.4 wt.-% of at least one hindered amine light stabilizer having a dipiperidine structure with at least one alkyl group at each of the 2 and 6 positions of the dipiperidine structure and (B-3) 0.5 to 2 wt. -% of at least one hindered amine light stabilizer having a polymeric structure comprising piperidine groups (C) 0 to 10 wt.-% of one or more colorants, dyes and/or pigments (C); and (D) 0 to 5 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the molding composition (P), of one or more further additives (D); wherein constituents (A) to (D) sum up to 100 wt.-% of molding composition (P).

Abstract: The present invention relates to transparent and flexible styrene butadiene copolymer compositions having high softness and temperature resistance as well as good processability, and the process for their preparation. Further, the invention is directed to shaped articles produced from the inventive polymer composition, and the use of said polymer composition for preparing moldings, in particular for medical applications, in particular medical drip chambers.

Abstract: A sink constructed from a composite material comprising resin, paper pulp, titanium powder, talcum powder and mould release agent and curing agent.

Abstract: Provided is a curing agent that includes a curing catalyst, and an aliphatic cyclic polyolefin resin disposed on a surface of the curing catalyst. The curing catalyst includes porous polyurea particles each bearing an aluminum chelating compound, or a water-insoluble catalyst powder having a solubility of 5% by mass or less relative to water.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions include from about 40 wt % to about 90 wt % of a crystalline polymer, from about 5 wt % to about 50 wt % basalt fibers, from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % of an impact modifier, and from about 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a polycarbonate copolymer having isophthalate-terephthalate-bisphenol A ester units. In some aspects the crystalline polymer includes polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), copolymers thereof, or a combination thereof. The thermoplastic compositions are suitable for use in nano molding technology (NMT) applications, and in particular for consumer electronics applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition, from which a molded product excellent in a dust-generating resistance property, heat-resisting properties, a dimensional stability, sliding properties, mechanical properties and external appearance properties can be molded and which is excellent in a molding stability, and a molded product which is obtained by molding the same. The present invention relates to a resin composition comprising a polyarylate resin, a polycarbonate resin, silica particles having an average particle diameter of 0.4 to 12 ?m, fluorine atom-containing polymer particles having an average particle diameter of 0.5 to 20 ?m, and a particular phosphite ester compound, wherein a mass ratio of the polyarylate resin and the polycarbonate resin is 25/75 to 92/8, a content of the silica particles is 4 to 65 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of a total amount of the polyarylate resin and the polycarbonate resin, a content of the fluorine atom-containing polymer particles is 0.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that may be useful for forming synthetic membranes, methods of forming membranes therefrom, and membranes. In an embodiment, a membrane comprises a free hydrophilic polymer comprising a polyoxazoline, and a polyurethane, the polyurethane comprising a backbone comprising the reaction product of a diisocyanate, a polymeric aliphatic 5 diol, and optionally a chain extender.

Abstract: A transparent molding composition including, by weight (with a total of 100%): (A) 35 to 84% of a polyamide mixture including: 10 to 95% by weight of at least one semi-crystalline aliphatic polyamide, whose average number of carbon atoms relative to nitrogen atoms is greater than or equal to 8; 90 to 5% by weight of at least one amorphous polyamide; (B) from over 10 to 30% of at least one impact modifier; (C) from 6 to 20% of short glass fibers; (D) 0 to 10% of at least one prepolymer; and (E) 0 to 5% of at least one additive selected from stabilizers, dyes, plasticizers, processing aids or a mixture thereof, the index of refraction of each constituent (A), (B), (C) and (D) being included between 1.500 and 1.540, and wherein said composition has no PEBA and has a dry-measured modulus at 23° C. over 1700 MPa.

Abstract: A nylon composition comprising a blend, wherein the blend includes: (a) at least one polyamide; and (b) at least one modifier, wherein the modifier includes a substantially linear functionalized ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer having at least one side chain furan moiety crosslinked with at least one maleimide structure; a process for making the composition; and an article made from the composition.

Abstract: A polyamideimide film including a polyamideimide resin including units derived from dianhydride, aromatic diamine, and aromatic diacid dichloride; and a UV blocker including a benzotriazole-based compound is provided. The polyamideimide film according to one embodiment has UV weather resistance for a long time, low haze and a low yellow index, and a high modulus, so that optical and mechanical properties may be simultaneously implemented.

Abstract: Described herein are borate salts useful as additives, binders, and electrolyte salts for solid state lithium ion batteries. In particular, the borate salts of Formula (I), Formula (II) and Formula (III) as described herein: can be bound to an existing polymer to provide polymeric binders for ceramic solid state electrolytes that are themselves capable of ion transport independent of the ceramic.

Abstract: A lignin-based bioplastic material is disclosed including a lignin fraction and at least a biodegradable biopolymer, as well as processes for preparing the same and uses in agriculture. Also disclosed are items for agriculture at least partially made of the lignin-based bioplastic material, such as pots, pipes and mulch films.

Abstract: A polydiorganosiloxane is useful in a composition and a method for preparing a wood plastic composite article. The wood plastic composite article is useful as a building material. The polydiorganosiloxane may be added to the composition in liquid form or may form part of a solid carrier component used to make the wood plastic composite article.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing pigments of defined size and shape, and to pigments manufactured accordingly. The method has the steps of: a) producing a three-dimensional surface structure on a substrate, where surface regions are formed each having a gradient extending obliquely to a base level of the surface structure, and are arranged in columns which are offset relative to one another; b) applying a pigment material layer on the surface structure; c) releasing the pigment material layer from the surface structure and producing pigments.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a pigment comprising the steps of a) providing at least one surface-reacted calcium carbonate, b) providing at least one water-soluble iron compound, c) providing at least one treatment agent, d) combining the at least one surface-reacted calcium carbonate of step a) with the at least one water-soluble iron compound of step b) in an aqueous medium, e) adding the at least one treatment agent to the mixture of step d), f) dewatering the mixture of step e), g) thermally treating the mixture of step f) at a temperature of from 80 to 150° C., wherein the surface-reacted calcium carbonate is a reaction product of ground natural calcium carbonate-containing mineral or precipitated calcium carbonate with carbon dioxide and one or more H3O+ ion donors; a pigment obtained by said method and products thereof.

Abstract: Boron nitride powder according to an embodiment includes a core and a shell surrounding the outside of the core, wherein the core includes at least one metal material of Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn or at least one ceramic material of Al2O3, ZrO2, ZnO, MgO, SiC, AlN, Si3N4, and SiO2, wherein the shell comprises boron nitride.

Abstract: Described herein is a building panel comprising a body having an upper surface opposite a lower surface and a side surface extending there-between, a coating applied to the side surface, the coating comprising a binder, a pigment composition, and an amphoteric surfactant.

Abstract: In a photocurable resin composition containing a polyfunctional radically polymerizable compound (A), a monofunctional radically polymerizable compound (B), and a curing agent (D), the polyfunctional radically polymerizable compound (A) has an ethylenically unsaturated group equivalent of 700 g/eq or more and 7,000 g/eq or less, and fluororesin particles (C) are added in an amount of 5 parts or more by mass and 30 parts or less by mass based on a total of 100 parts by mass of the polyfunctional radically polymerizable compound (A) and the monofunctional radically polymerizable compound (B).

Abstract: Co-curable and co-cured UV/visible light-resistant composite material assemblies comprising a co-curable UV/visible light-resistant lightning strike protection layer are disclosed that can facilitate and streamline manufacture of composite material assemblies and sub-assemblies, including exterior assemblies and sub-assemblies for aircraft, vehicles, and objects exposed to electromagnetic effects including lightning strikes.

Abstract: Described herein are one-component spray foam compositions having a low post post-expansion rate. Also described herein are methods of making and using one-component spray foam compositions having a low post-expansion rate. Also described herein are dispensers for dispensing the one-component spray foam compositions having a low post-expansion rate. Compositions and methods in accordance with the present disclosure are useful in a wide variety of applications, and are particularly useful in construction applications.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating method for coating a surface of a substrate material with a biosurfactant. The method includes the following steps: modifying the biosurfactant to promote its reactivity with a silane linker; oxidising the surface of the substrate material; functionalising the surface of the substrate material with a silane linker; and reacting the modified biosurfactant with the functionalised surface. The biosurfactant becomes covalently bonded to the surface of the substrate material. The substrate material may be a polymer such as high-density polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, or a ferrous metal such as stainless steel. The biosurfactant may be produced by one or more bacterial strains selected from the group consisting of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Serratia marcescens. The invention also provides articles of manufacture which include substrate materials that are at least partially coated with biosurfactants.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a surface layer and the like, which achieve a good balance between antifouling characteristics and fixation stability during processing; and a material for forming a surface layer, and the present invention provides a surface layer which contains at least a component A and a component B, wherein: the component A has an organic moiety that contains fluorine; the component B contains an organic moiety that has at least one bond selected from the group consisting of an unsaturated hydrocarbon bond, a carbon-oxygen double bond and a carbon-nitrogen double bond; and the constitutional ratio of the component B to the component A in the surface layer is from 0.15 to 0.80. The present invention also provides a material for forming a surface layer.

Abstract: Curable heat-expanding debondable coating compositions for use as a pre-coating or surface preparation in conjunction with adhesive composition. The debondable coating compositions include heat-expandable microspheres which are designed to expand in a specified temperature range, thereby debonding the coating compositions from a substrate. Adhesive compositions are overlaid on the debonding coating and are subsequently debonded from the substrate along with the debondable coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water and oil repellent composition from which an article with excellent water repellency can be obtained; a method for producing the same; and an article treated with the water and oil repellent composition. The water and oil repellent composition of the present invention comprises a polymer in which the total ratio of a unit (a) based on a monomer (a), a unit (b) based on a monomer (b) and a unit (c) based on a monomer (c) with respect to all units is 95 mol % or more; in the production method of the present invention, a monomer component in which the total ratio of the monomer (a), the monomer (b) and the monomer (c) is 95 mol % or more is polymerized in the presence of a polymerization initiator; monomer (a): CR1R2?CR3R4; monomer (b): CH2?CH—Rf; monomer (c): a carboxylic acid vinyl ester; R1: F, Cl or H; R2: F or H; R3: F or H; R4: F, H or CF3; at least one of R1 to R4 is F; Rf: a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.