Abstract: Disclosed is a biaxially stretched film containing two or more kinds of polyesters, in which at least one of the polyesters is a polybutylene naphthalate resin (A), and a dielectric tangent at 28 GHz is 0.0040 or less. There can be provided a biaxially stretched film having excellent low-dielectric properties.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes: (a) from about 5 wt % to about 75 wt % of a polycarbonate component; (b) from about 10 wt % to about 60 wt % of a low refractive index polyester that is miscible with polycarbonate; (c) from about 10 wt % to about 30% of an inherently dissipative polymer (IDP) having a refractive index at room temperature of at least 1.50; and (d) from about 5 wt % to about 75 wt % of a copolymer comprising polycarbonate and isophthalate terephthalate resorcinol (ITR).

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-porous, breathable and waterproof transparent elastomer film and methods for fabricating the same. The film includes a polyurethane (PU) and an amphiphilic modifier having a hydrophilic segment that acts as a channel for water vapor transmission through the film connected to a hydrophobic segment that anchors the amphiphilic modifier to a portion of the polyurethane base resin. The resultant non-porous, breathable and waterproof transparent elastomer film has a water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) or breathability of not less than 300 g/m2/24 hr according to ASTM E96B, and having at least 90% of the transmittance. The film is also resistant to liquid penetration and micro-contaminants such as bacteria and virus, making it suitable for broad applications in medical, healthcare and food packaging industries.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition for a striker cap of a strut system includes 40 to 60 wt % of a polyamide 6 resin, 10 to 20 wt % of glass fiber, 20 to 30 wt % of an ethylene-based copolymer, and 5 to 10 wt % of a polyolefin resin to obtain excellent impact strength, high heat deflection temperature, and reduced bothersome noise.

Abstract: A composition including particular amounts of a polyetherimide or a poly(arylene ether sulfone) and an inorganic filler is described herein. Molded samples of the composition can exhibit an advantageous combination of properties, and the composition can be used in various articles. Methods of making the composition are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising: a. from about 30 wt. % to about 70 wt. % of a polyphenylene sulfide; b. from greater than 0 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of a resin comprising polyphenylene oxide; c. from about 5 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of a laser activable metal compound; and d. from about 10 wt. % to about 70 wt. % of an inorganic filler, wherein the combined weight percent value of all components does not exceed 100 wt. %, and all weight percent values are based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A method is described of preparing a curable conductive polyorganosiloxane composition especially having high content of conductive filler and a curable conductive polyorganosiloxane composition preferably obtained therefrom and a premixed conductive paste. A cured conductive silicone rubber obtained by such curable conductive polyorganosiloxane composition is also described as well as the use thereof, especially in electromagnetic shielding. Also described, are electrical wires and cables including such cured conductive silicone rubber. A higher content of conductive fillers can be loaded while enabling good processability by initially preparing a premixed conductive paste including an organopolysiloxane with specific dynamic viscosity and at least a portion of the conductive fillers, and then mixing the premixed conductive paste with the organopolysiloxane masterbatch including at least one organopolysiloxane A and optionally at least one reinforcing filler to obtain a mixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermally conductive silicone composition comprising: (A) at least one alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane; (B) at least one organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two hydrogen atoms directly bonded to a silicon atom in the molecule; (C1) one or more silane surface-treated alumina particles having a D50 particle size of at least 0.01 ?m but no greater than 5 ?m; (C2) one or more silane surface-treated alumina particles having a D50 particle size of greater than 5 ?m; (D) at least one silane coupling agent; and (E) at least one platinum-based curing catalyst; wherein component (C1) is present in an amount of less than 62% by weight based on the weight of the composition and the component (C2) is present in an amount of less than 80% by weight based on the weight of the composition, which features favorable combination of properties including good flowability, as well as high thermal conductivity and good lap shear strength when cured.

Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of power batteries, and in particular relates to a phase change composite and a preparation method and use thereof. The phase change composite includes the following components in parts by weight: 50 parts to 70 parts of a phase change material (PCM), 10 parts to 20 parts of a maleic anhydride graft, 1 part to 5 parts of a thermal conductivity enhancer, and 15 parts to 30 parts of a flame retardant; where the flame retardant includes melamine and triphenyl phosphate. The phase change composite has flame retardancy, high latent heat, and great thermal conductivity.

Abstract: Asphalt binders and related methods and uses are provided. In some embodiments, the asphalt binder is produced by: providing a high-asphaltene content petroleum feedstock; performing solvent deasphalting on the feedstock to produce a partially deasphalted oil and an asphaltene-rich residue; and collecting the partially deasphalted oil (DAO). The high-asphaltene content petroleum feedstock may comprise residue from vacuum distillation or flash separation of extra heavy oil or bitumen, or recycled asphalt. The DAO may itself be used as the asphalt binder or may be a component of a blend with the original feedstock. Asphalt binders may also be produced by blending residue and heavy distillate produced from vacuum distillation or flash separation, with DAO or the asphaltene-rich residue of the solvent deasphalting process. The disclosed methods allow for production of asphalt binders of a wide variety of performance grades.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method for the preparation of highly or substantially pure Indigotindisulfonate sodium (1). It further relates to the novel crystalline form I of Indigotindisulfonate sodium (1) and the process for its preparation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polymeric dyes, their preparation, and their uses. Some embodiments relate to their use for detecting biological activity in samples, such as the presence of bacteria in blood.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a flaky optical pigment, a preparation method thereof and an anti-counterfeiting element. Wherein at least part of area of the flaky optical pigment includes a subwavelength structure covered with at least one metal layer and at least one dielectric support layer, and the at least one metal layer and the at least one dielectric support layer are alternately stacked up and down, so that the flaky optical pigment produces different colors in a reflection direction and a transmission direction. The flaky optical pigment has a plurality of color features, such as reflection and transmission, is an optical anti-counterfeiting pigment with an attractive visual appearance, and has a low manufacturing cost.

Abstract: Carbon black in which an oil absorption amount is 150 mL/100 g or more and 400 mL/100 g or less and a nickel content that is measured by induced coupled plasma-mass spectrometry is 50 ppb or less.

Abstract: Carbon black in which an oil absorption amount is 150 mL/100 g or more and 400 mL/100 g or less and a cobalt content that is measured by induced coupled plasma-mass spectrometry is 20 ppb or less.

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with conductive structures such as conductive housing structures. A visible-light-reflecting coating may be formed on the conductive structures. The coating may have adhesion and transition layers, an opaque coloring layer on the adhesion and transition layers, and a three-layer thin-film interference filter on the opaque coloring layer. The three-layer thin-film interference filter may have an uppermost SiC layer, a lowermost SiCrCN layer, and a CrC layer interposed between the SiC layer and the SiCrCN layer. The opaque color layer may be a CrSiCN layer. The coating may exhibit a light violet color that has a relatively uniform visual response even when the underlying conductive structures have a three-dimensional shape.

Abstract: Thermal Marine Coating System is a bio-inhibitor for a water immersive surface including and not limited to a ship hull, off-shore windmill, buoy, and/or any other aquatic object. The bio-inhibiting action repels micro and macro organisms thereby preventing attachment to a vessel or other aquatic object immersed in seawater and/or freshwater. The coating matrix comprises waxes and a metallic soap very slowly and continuously agitated at constant temperature from blending of ingredients through application onto prepared substrate. The integrity of the matrix is non-porous and long lasting.

Abstract: A system and method for cleaning, preparing, and treating a new or used equipment surface with surface property modifiers. The method may comprise a cleaning procedure using clean water, a preparation of substrate to verify all areas of the substrate are clean and dry, a chemically preparation of the surface of the substrate by using a 1st alkaline preparation chemical and 2nd neutralizer preparation chemical to raise the surface area tension as high as possible and remove any hydrocarbon molecules and any possible organic oils that were left over from the metal forming, rinsing and drying substrate by using Isopropyl Alcohol to speed up the process, and applying at least an oxidizer to modify the surface property, such that a strong covalent bond can be formed, thereby preventing impurities from adhering to the treated surface.

Abstract: Coatings, and methods for protection of metal and other articles. The coatings provided herein are hydrophobic (water-repelling) and flame- and heat-resistant and are useful for protection of non-porous surfaces such as metal articles. The coatings are useful to protect cars, boats, and trucks for personal use, and all types of vehicles for industrial and transport and construction purposes.

Abstract: A first task of the invention is to provide a flame-retardant flexible coating composition for a coating layer applied onto a surface of a product to satisfy both high flame retardancy and high flexibility. In an effort to achieve the task, a first aspect of the invention may provide a flame-retardant coating composition including a siloxane binder containing at least any one of an epoxy group or a dimethyl group and a phenyl group, and a phosphorus-based flame retardant.

Abstract: Fractal-like polymeric particles having a hierarchical, branched structure are disclosed. The particles have fibers with nanometer-scale diameters on their peripheries, which enables a number of unique and highly desirable properties. The particles are fabricated by a method combining phase separation and shear forces of different solutions, in particular a polymer solution. In addition, the particles may be used as coatings, nonwovens, textiles and viscosity modifiers and adhesives, among other applications.

Abstract: A composition for paint removal and methods of making and of using the composition are provided. The composition comprises tetrahydrofuran (THF), an amine with a molar volume of <100 cm3/mol, and a solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inkjet ink compositions that take advantage of solvent mixtures containing an ester, a ketone, and optionally an alcohol, in order to provide ink compositions that have suitable qualities for inkjet printing. Preferred ink compositions include a C1-C3 alkyl ester of C1-C3 carboxylic acid, a C3-C7 ketone, and optionally a C2-C3 alkyl alcohol.

Abstract: A water-based ink jet ink composition contains C.I. Pigment Red 150 and at least one of 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidone and ?-caprolactam.

Abstract: An inkjet ink that includes (A1) a terpene resin, and (B) a solvent system containing (B1) a ketone solvent having a boiling point of less than 120° C. and (B2) dioxolane, the inkjet ink being characterized by extended decap times and long throw distance. A printed article including the inkjet ink in dried form, and a method of forming a printed image with a thermal inkjet printhead are also provided.

Abstract: A task to be achieved by the present invention is to provide a method for producing a printed matter. The ink has excellent adhesion to an ink unabsorbent or non-absorbent recording medium, such as a resin film or coated paper, which is unlikely to absorb a solvent contained in an ink, and excellent setting property. The present invention is directed to a method for producing a printed matter, using an ink including a binder (A) having a carbonyl group, a compound (B) having a structure capable of reacting with the carbonyl group, and an aqueous medium in which the binder (A) and the compound (B) are dissolved or dispersed.

Abstract: This development pertains to polyurethane resins for producing stable pigment dispersions that are compatible with co-solvents and humectants used in aqueous ink jet inks. Inks with improved flow in printhead and penetration of substrate may be obtained.

Abstract: Provided is an ink composition for screen printing that does not easily allow the generation of a printing defect or a rough surface portion in a printed matter even in the case of forming the printed matter having a thick thickness. An ink composition for screen printing containing (a) a rubber-forming component, (b) a crosslinking agent, (c) a main solvent that dissolves the rubber-forming component and (d) a poor solvent that dissolves in the main solvent but does not dissolve in the rubber-forming component, in which a viscosity (0.1/s) obtained with an E-type viscometer at a temperature of 25° C. is 300 to 50000 Pa·s, a viscosity (10/s) obtained with the E-type viscometer at a temperature of 25° C. is 50 to 1500 Pa·s, and a loss tangent (0.1 rad/s) obtained with the E-type viscometer at a temperature of 25° C. is 10 to 20.

Abstract: A brightness enhancement film coating material and an application thereof, where preparation raw materials for the coating material, in parts by weight, at least comprise the following components: 20-76 parts a monofunctional photocuring monomer, 20-76 parts a bifunctional photocuring monomer, 1-10 parts a photoinitiator, and 0-4 parts an auxiliary agent. No white streaks are produced after a brightness enhancement film formed by means of the present coating material undergoes a high-temperature high-humidity reliability test, and the adaptability of the brightness enhancement film and a polarizer is improved. Also, a reliability test is able to reflect, to a certain extent, a long-term use situation, and an excellent reliability test result can ensure long-term use stability of a display panel, and fragments produced during a cutting process are prevented from contaminating a film sheet and thereby affecting a use effect thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method of manufacturing a one-component coating composition. The method can include combining a water-containing additive with a non-reactive resin to form a grinding dispersion. The method can also include grinding the grinding dispersion to a Hegman value of at least 4 to form a ground dispersion. A drying agent can then be added to form a dried slurry. A silane-modified polyurea can be added to the dried slurry to form a one-component coating composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a waterborne polyurethane-epoxy resin-based primer composition and its preparation method. Further disclosed herein is a primer layer obtained from curing the waterborne polyurethane-epoxy resin-based primer composition on substrates as well as a method of curing the primer composition on substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrodepositable coating composition comprising an electrodepositable binder comprising an ionic salt group-containing film-forming polymer comprising active hydrogen functional groups, and a blocked polyisocyanate curing agent; a solubilized bismuth catalyst; and a guanidine; wherein the electrodepositable coating composition has a weight ratio of bismuth metal from the solubilized bismuth catalyst to guanidine of from 1.00:0.071 to 1.0:2.1 and/or a molar ratio of bismuth metal to guanidine of from 1.0:0.25 to 1.0:3.0. Also disclosed are methods of treating electrodepositable coating compositions, methods for making electrodepositable coating compositions, systems for coating a metal substrate, coatings, coated substrates, and methods of coating a substrate.

Abstract: A polishing liquid for polishing a compound semiconductor substrate includes an aqueous solution in which a permanganate is dissolved, and abrasive grains which are dispersed in the aqueous solution and an electrokinetic potential (zeta potential) of which is plus. Preferably, the polishing liquid has a pH of 3 to 7. In addition, preferably, a concentration of the permanganate is not less than 2.5 wt %, and a concentration of the abrasive grains is not less than 4.5 wt %. Besides, preferably, the abrasive grains include silica grains having an average primary grain diameter of 12 nm to 60 nm.

Abstract: A polishing liquid for polishing a compound semiconductor substrate includes an aqueous solution in which a permanganate and a water-soluble compound of a weak acid and a Group III element, a lanthanoid, or a Group IV element are dissolved. Preferably, the pH of the polishing liquid is 3 to 7. In addition, preferably, the concentration of the permanganate is not less than 2.50 wt %, and the concentration of the water-soluble compound is 0.55 wt % to 5.50 wt %.

Abstract: A free-radically polymerizable crosslinker comprising divalent segments Z represented by the formula (I). Each divalent segment Z is respectively directly bonded to i) two secondary N atoms, each further directly bonded to a divalent segment Z or an X group; ii) two tertiary N atoms, each further directly bonded to p additional divalent segments Z and (2-p) X groups, wherein p is 0, 1, or 2; or iii) a secondary N atom further directly bonded to one additional divalent segment Z or an X group, and a tertiary N atom further directly bonded to p additional divalent segments Z and (2-p) X groups. R1 represents an alkylene group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n represents a positive integer. X is represented by the formula: (II) L represents a covalent bond, O, S, NR1, or a divalent linking group having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms and up to 3 oxygen atoms.

Abstract: A film contains a ?-1,3-glucan derivative obtained by introducing an acyl group into a ?-1,3-glucan and at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a rosin-based resin, a terpene-based resin, and a petroleum-based resin. The acyl group is represented by RCO—, and the R is a hydrocarbon group having 1 or more and 5 or less carbon atoms. Parts by weight of the resin with respect to 100 parts by weight of the ?-1,3-glucan derivative are 90 parts by weight or less. A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape includes the film and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.

Abstract: A substrate strip is provided on at least one face with a coating of hot-melt adhesive containing an odor-control powder of clay, zeolite, cyclodextrin, or a combination thereof incorporated into the adhesive in a grammage of at least 0.1% to 10% by weight based on a total mass of the adhesive to form an adhesive tape. This tape is then wrapped around a plurality of cables in an automobile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photocurable composition having a sheet shape at 25° C. in an uncured state, the photocurable composition including a urethane-modified (meth)acrylate oligomer and a photoinitiator and being free from a film-forming component. The present invention also relates to a photocurable composition, a method for producing a photocurable composition having a sheet shape at 25° C. in an uncured state, and a laminated body.

Abstract: Label constructions exhibiting improved ice bucket performance, wet and/or dry opacity, delta opacity, show through, adhesive strength, and/or channeling/label movement are described herein. In some embodiments, the construction has a delta opacity is less than or equal to 10%. The label constructions described herein can be used on a variety of different substrate materials including glass and plastic. In some embodiments, the label constructions are used on glass, such as glass bottled, e.g., wine, beer, and spirits bottles. In some embodiments, the label constructions described herein are used on beverage bottles that are likely to be immersed in water, particularly cold water, for an extend period of time.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a flame retardant coating composition that can be applied on the surface of a product to increase flame retardancy while maintaining adhesiveness. In order to achieve the above object, the first aspect of the invention may provide a flame retardant coating composition including a siloxane binder containing at least one of an epoxy group or a dimethyl group and a phenyl group, and a phosphorus-based flame retardant.

Abstract: An acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive was to be provided that finds use especially in a reversible adhesive tape that is redetachable without leaving any residue, the adhesive tape having a particularly flat paper backing with high air permeability, and thus gives rise to particularly precise and flat paint edges when applied. This is achieved by an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive based on polymers having the following monomer composition: (a) 97% to 99% by weight of monomers from the group comprising 2-ethylhexyl acrylate or 2-octyl acrylate or n-heptyl acrylate or mixtures of at least two of said monomers, (b) 1% to 3% by weight of (meth)acrylic acid and further comprising a crosslinking system, wherein the ratio of the reactive crosslinking groups and the carboxy groups of (meth)acrylic acid (b) is less than or equal to 7% and wherein the polymers are produced by emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: An adhesive film, an optical member including the same, and an optical display apparatus including the same are provided. An adhesive film includes a (meth)acrylic based copolymer, a (meth)acrylic based oligomer, and a curing agent and has a maximum shear strain of 50% or less at 60° C. and a peel strength of 600 gf/25 mm or more with respect to a polyimide based film at 25° C.

Abstract: A primer adhesive for a dry electrode includes following components in parts by mass: 30-70 parts of a modified polyolefin resin and 10-60 parts of a conductive material, where the modified polyolefin resin is a copolymer formed by polymerization of maleic anhydride, polyolefin, and a petroleum resin.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition that includes a styrenic block copolymer that includes greater than 55% by weight styrene based on the weight of the styrenic block copolymer, at least 15% by weight plasticizer, and from 30% by weight to 70% by weight of a tackifying agent.

Abstract: The invention provides a bonding agent particularly suited for bonding metal to castable polyurethane, polyesters and or polyamides.

Abstract: A three-part combination of chemical products that is not only extremely strong, but extremely durable and easy to apply as an all-purpose adhesive capable of bonding numerous like and unlike materials together, including but not limited to wood, fabric, plastics, ceramics, concrete and metals. A further use of the same ingredients and proportions can be used in the production of highly durable and inexpensive molded or 3-D printed products. The combination can also be used to produce, using different proportions, non-shrinking fillers for automotive, construction, repair and the like.

Abstract: Friction material that is substantially free of elemental metals, metal alloys, and antimony trisulfide, wherein the solid lubricant includes a metal sulfide. The disclosed compositions of the friction material are believed to be more environment-friendly than conventional compositions. However, the substantial elimination of elemental metals, metal alloys, and antimony trisulfide from the disclosed compositions is performed in a manner that does not appear to substantially impact the friction performance and noise behavior of the corresponding brake components. Moreover, it is believed that at least some of the disclosed compositions increase the useful lifespan of the brake components and reduce wear of the rotors. The longer brake-components lifespan and lower rotor wear provide additional benefits in terms of reducing non-exhaust-related vehicle emissions, which further alleviates the environmental impact of traffic emissions.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making CF3CF?CHF. The process involves reacting CF3CClFCCl2F with H2 in a reaction zone in the presence of a catalyst to produce a product mixture comprising CF3CF?CHF. The catalyst has a catalytically effective amount of palladium supported on a support selected from the group consisting of alumina, fluorided alumina, aluminum fluoride and mixtures thereof and the mole ratio of H2 to CF3CClFCCl2F fed to the reaction zone is between about 1:1 and about 5:1. Also disclosed are azeotropic compositions of CF3CClFCCl2F and HF and azeotropic composition of CF3CHFCH2F and HF.

Abstract: The disclosure is a cold storage material containing: a cold storage material main agent formed from water and a melting point adjuster; and a freezing point adjuster. The melting point adjuster includes a plurality of types of inorganic salts and an organic compound. Anions of the plurality of types of inorganic salts are all chlorine, and cations of the plurality of types of inorganic salts include at least sodium. The freezing point adjuster is a salt having a functional group that is identical to a cation included in any of the plurality of types of inorganic salts, and the salt has a temperature dependence of saturated solubility in pure water that decreases by 30% or more at a water temperature from 20° C. to 0° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing pressure and increasing injection by continuous operation system of biological acid acidification and nano coating, specifically including composition and preparation method of biological acidizing agent and nano coating agent. The method for reducing pressure and increasing injection by continuous operation system of biological acid acidification and nano coating of the present disclosure is able to effectively dredge the stratum water flow channel, reduce the water flow resistance, and achieve the effect of high-efficiency pressure reduction and injection increase of the water injection well.