Abstract: The solid content contains a resin component (A) and a filler (B). The resin component (A) includes at least one of a fluorine-containing copolymer (a1) or a silicon-containing copolymer (a2). The fluorine-containing copolymer (a1) includes a fluorine-containing segment and an acrylic segment containing no fluorine or silicon. The silicon-containing copolymer (a2) includes a silicon-containing segment and an acrylic segment containing no fluorine or silicon. The filler (B) has a mean particle size falling within a range from 10 nm to 200 nm.

Abstract: Provided is a filler that has a low viscosity when mixed in a resin material and has reduced permittivity and dielectric loss tangent. The filler includes: a metal oxide particle material; and a polyorganosiloxane compound with which a surface treatment is performed on the metal oxide particle material and which is represented by general formula (1): (RO)3Si—(SiR2—O—)n—SiR3 (in general formula (1), each R is independently selected from among alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n is not less than 10 and not greater than 200). A resin composition obtained by containing the filler in a resin is suitable for an electronic material.

Abstract: In a conventional self-healing material, although the resin properties after self-healing are restored to the same level as the initial refractoriness and strength of the resin, no further extension of life can be expected. A resin cured product according to the present invention includes: a first vinyl monomer having an ester bond; a second vinyl monomer having a hydroxyl group; a transesterification reaction catalyst; and a boron compound.

Abstract: The present invention includes a process for producing treated filler that includes (a) treating a slurry that includes untreated filler, where the untreated filler has not been previously dried, with a treating composition that includes a treating agent, thereby forming a treated filler slurry, and (b) drying the treated filler slurry to produce treated filler. The treating agent can include a polymer having (i) at least one first group that interacts with the untreated filler and (ii) at least one second group that interacts with a rubber matrix into which the treated filler is incorporated. The present invention also is directed to treated filler prepared by the process, as well as rubber compounding compositions and tires including the treated filler.

Abstract: The present invention includes a process for producing treated filler that includes (a) treating a slurry that includes untreated filler, where the untreated filler has not been previously dried, with a treating composition that includes a treating agent, thereby forming a treated filler slurry, and (b) drying the treated filler slurry to produce treated filler. The treating agent can include a polymer having (i) at least one first group that interacts with the untreated filler and (ii) at least one second group that interacts with a rubber matrix into which the treated filler is incorporated. The present invention also is directed to treated filler prepared by the process, as well as rubber compounding compositions and tires including the treated filler.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition comprises: a resin having a phenolic hydroxyl group; a photosensitive acid generator; a compound having at least one selected from the group consisting of an aromatic ring, a heterocycle and an alicycle, and at least one selected from the group consisting of a methylol group and an alkoxyalkyl group; and an aliphatic compound having two or more functional groups, the functional groups being at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of an acryloyloxy group, a methacryloyloxy group, a glycidyloxy group, an oxetanyl alkyl ether group, a vinyl ether group and a hydroxyl group, wherein the photosensitive acid generator is a sulfonium salt containing an anion having at least one skeleton selected from the group consisting of a tetraphenylborate skeleton, an alkylsulfonate skeleton having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a phenylsulfonate skeleton and a 10-camphorsulfonate skeleton.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns embodiments of an annealing device and a method for annealing flowable, finely divided solids, such as annealing granular silicon to reduce a hydrogen content of the granular silicon. The annealing device comprises at least one tube through which flowable, finely divided solids are flowed downwardly. The tube includes a heating zone and (i) a residence zone below the heating zone, (ii) a cooling zone below the heating zone, or (iii) a residence zone below the heating zone and a cooling zone below the residence zone. An inert gas is flowed upwardly through the tube. The tube may be constructed from two or more tube segments. The annealing device may include a plurality of tubes arranged and housed within a shell. The annealing device and method are suitable for a continuous process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pest controlling compositions (i.e., biopesticides) comprising one or more entomopathogenic fungi which. Further disclosed are methods of using such compositions for controlling invasive pests, particularly agriculturally relevant pests.

Abstract: A coating composition includes a fumed silica present in an amount from about 2 to 12 weight percent of the total weight of the coating composition, a resin in an amount from about 5 to 10 weight percent of the total weight of the coating composition, and a polar solvent being the balance.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method of dispersing nanoparticles into a destination material includes providing a plurality of nanoparticles suspended in a carrier, adding a solvent to the plurality of nanoparticles suspended in a carrier, removing at least some of the carrier to yield the plurality of nanoparticles suspended in the solvent, mixing the nanoparticles suspended in the solvent with a destination material, and removing at least some of the solvent from the mixture of nanoparticles suspended in the solvent and the destination material.

Abstract: A composition includes an elastomer and a ketoximo silane or a ketoxime additive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silane sulfide modifier compounds and methods of making them. The invention also relates to a silane sulfide modified macromolecular compound obtainable by reacting a living anionic elastomeric polymer and a silane sulfide modifier. The silane sulfide modified macromolecular compound may be provided in the form of a polymer composition, and the polymer composition may be vulcanized (cross-linked) by making use of and reaction with at least one vulcanization agent, resulting in a vulcanized polymer composition.

Abstract: Moisture curable silicone adhesives used for sealing joints and for the bonding of substrates such as PVC, concrete, mineral substrates, metals, glass, ceramic, wood, or painted surfaces are prepared from crosslinkable compositions containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic fumed silicas in a mass ratio of 1:10 to 10:1.

Abstract: A composition consisting essentially of 90-99 parts by weight of a nitrogen-containing organoxysilane compound and 1-10 parts by weight of an isomer affords an appropriate cure behavior and is useful as paint additive, adhesive, silane coupling agent, textile treating agent, and surface treating agent.

Abstract: Surface modified pigments, methods of their preparation, pigment dispersions containing the modified particles, and their application for electronic displays, color filters, liquid toners, inks, coatings, paints, cosmetics and plastics are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modified metal oxide sol that has a large hydrophilizing effect and antistatic effect, can be produced at low cost and is capable of being a coating. Specifically disclosed is a modified metal oxide sol characterized by modification by a functional group represented by formula (1) at 0.55-5.5 mmol per 1 g of metal oxide sol. MOS(?O)2—R1—Si(CH3)n(—O—)3-n (1) {In the formula, M is a hydrogen ion, C1-4 alkyl group, metal ion or ammonium (NR24) group; Rl is a C1-10 alkylene group (may have urethane bonds or urea bonds in the main alkylene chain); R2 may be the same or different and is a C1-5 alkyl group or a hydrogen atom; and n represents 0 or 1}.

Abstract: An organosilicon compound having a hydrolyzable silyl group and pyridine ring in the molecule is provided. A composition comprising a polymer having an isocyanate, epoxy or acid anhydride in admixture with the organosilicon compound is shelf stable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to precipitated silicas which have extremely low microporosity and high rubber activity, to a process for their preparation, and to their use as filler for rubber mixtures.

Abstract: Provided is a inorganic fine particle dispersant comprising, as an essential component, a compound resin (A) in which a polysiloxane segment (a1) having a structural unit represented by general formula (1) and/or general formula (2) and a silanol group and/or a hydrolyzable silyl group is bonded to a vinyl-based polymer segment (a2) through a bond represented by general formula (3). An inorganic fine particle dispersion liquid that contains the inorganic fine particle dispersant and inorganic fine particles, an inorganic fine particle dispersion containing the inorganic fine particle dispersion liquid, a paint, and a cured product are also provided.

Abstract: An acrylic-fiber finish for carbon fiber production is prepared into a stable emulsion and applied to a carbon-fiber precursor to prevent gumming up of finish components in precursor production and carbon fiber fusing in baking process. The acrylic-fiber finish is used for carbon-fiber production and includes a modified silicone having a modifying group containing a nitrogen atom and an acidic phosphate ester represented by the following chemical formula (1). where R1 represents a C6-22 alkyl or alkenyl group, A represents a C2-4 alkylene group, and AO represents an oxyalkylene group, n represents a mole number of oxyalkylene group and is an integer ranging from 0 to 20, and each of a and b is an integer of 1 or 2 and meets the equation a+b=3.

Abstract: Weathering-resistance and hydrophobicity of paints and coatings are enhanced by addition of a composition comprising an organopolysiloxanes bearing pendent aminoalkyl groups and fatty acid ester-based epoxy group-containing compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new crosslinked organosilicon polysulphides, to processes for preparing them and to their use as additives for plastics and/or rubbers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite pigment comprising a substrate, said substrate being at least in part covered by at least one layer comprising at least one solid organic UV filter. The composite pigment can be prepared by a method comprising a step of subjecting a substrate, at least one solid organic UV filter, and optionally at least one solid inorganic UV filter, at least one additional UV filter and/or at least one coloring pigment, to a mechanochemical fusion process such as a hybridizer process. The composite pigment can be advantageously used as a component for a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes toner additive packages comprising two or more colloidal silicas.

Abstract: Oligomer-grafted nanofiller compositions and composites including oligomer-grafted nanofillers are disclosed. An oligomer-grafted nanofiller composition for disposition in a polymer matrix, the polymeric matrix comprising polymers derived from a plurality of polymerizable units, can include a nanoparticle, one or more coupling groups bonded to the nanoparticle; and one or more oligomers bonded to the one or more coupling groups. In an embodiment the oligomer is derived from two or more polymerizable units, at least one polymerizable unit being at least substantially similar to at least one of the polymerizable units of the polymer matrix. In another embodiment the oligomer comprises two or more polymerizable units and improves dispersion, interfacial strength, or both dispersion and interfacial strength between the nanoparticle and the polymer matrix. Composites and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fluorinated ether composition comprising at least two types of fluorinated ether compounds represented by A-O—RF—B, differing in group B, in a proportion of group (5-1) being from 90 to 95 mol % and a proportion of group (5-2) being from 5 to 10 mol % to the total amount of groups B. A is a C1-6 perfluoroalkyl group or B. RF is —(CF2CF2O)b(CF(CF3)CF2O)c(CF2O)d(CF2CF2CF2O)e—, and the binding order of repeating units is not limited. b, c, d and e are each independently an integer of at least 0, and b+c+d+e is from 5 to 150. —(CF2)aCFXCH2OCH2CH2CH2SiLmRn??Group (5-1) —(CF2)aCFXCH2OCH2CH(SiLmRn)CH3??Group (5-2) —(CF2)aCFXCH2OCH2CH?CH2??Group (5-3) —(CF2)aCFXCH2OCH?CHCH3??Group (5-4) a is 0 or 1, X is F or CF3, L is a hydrolyzable group, R is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group, m is an integer of from 1 to 3, n is an integer of from 0 to 2, and m+n=3.

Abstract: An oxide pigment dispersion comprised of nano-sized particles of inorganic oxide and a reactive dispersant, and an inkjet ink based on this dispersion.

Abstract: An angle-dependent interference pigment based on transparent or translucent inorganic flake serving as a substrate is provided. The substrate is coated by coatings (A)+(B)+(C) and optionally coating (D), so as to form a “high-low-high” refractive index layered structure. The coatings (A) and (C) consist of metal oxides, silicate, aluminates and/or a mixture thereof. The coating (B) consist of silicon oxide, hydrous silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, hydrous aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide, hydrous magnesium oxide and/or a mixture thereof. The angle-dependent interference pigments have high color saturation in the transitional region and a significantly gradual color change in the color changing region. The present pigments can be used as colored coatings, including printing ink, or can be used in the preparation of plastics, glass, ceramics and the like. The pigment of the present invention is particularly used in the cosmetic industry which has a very high requirement on gradual color change.

Abstract: A new method for producing a thioester group-containing organosilicon compound by a convenient reaction with dramatically improved workability generating reduced byproduct is provided. The method comprises reacting an organosilicon compound having a hydrolyzable silyl group and mercapto group with a carboxylic anhydride. Also provided are an organosilicon compound having a hydrolyzable silyl group, a thioester group, and carboxyl group in the same molecule capable of remarkably reducing hysteresis loss of the cured rubber composition; a compounding agent for rubber containing such organosilicon compound; a rubber composition prepared by blending such compounding agent for rubber; and a tire produced by using the cured rubber composition are also provided.

Abstract: An organic dispersion is provided. The organic dispersion includes an organic solvent, and an inorganic nano sheet material modified by a fluoro-containing modifier and dispersed in the organic solvent, wherein the inorganic nano sheet material is in a size from 20 to 80 nm, and the organic dispersion has a solid content from 1 to 20 wt %. Further, a weight ratio of the fluoro-containing modifier in the inorganic nano sheet material to the inorganic nano sheet material is in a range from 0.06 to 1.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a universal metallic/pearlescent colorant composition that is free of VOCs including alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE) and formaldehyde. The colorant composition comprises substantially no resin and comprises microcrystalline cellulose and optionally a synthetic silicate to disperse the metallic pigments.

Abstract: Disclosed are a functional reinforcing filler including inorganic particles surface-modified with an alkenylsilanol obtained by hydrolyzing an alkenylalkoxysilane compound, and a method for preparing the same. Since the disclosed functional reinforcing filler has a functional group having a double bond, it has good reactivity for styrene-butadiene rubber and sulfur. Thus, when used as a functional reinforcing filler in the manufacture of rubber, it allows improvement of physical properties through adjustment of the addition amount of sulfur without additional use of the coupling agent. In addition, because of superior hydrolysis reactivity, the problem of alcohol can be solved and a rubber mixture with long scorch time can be prepared. In particular, when the functional reinforcing filler of the present invention is used in the manufacture of tires, improvement in modulus, tensile strength, rotational resistance and wet traction performance can be expected.

Abstract: A thermally conductive filler composition and a resin composition comprising such filler compositions. The filler composition comprises a blend of a boron nitride, a metal oxide, and a silane. The filler composition can further comprise other filler components including, for example, glass fiber or glass flake. The filler compositions can be added to a resin composition to provide a thermally conductive resin such as, for example, a thermally conductive plastic.

Abstract: Diol derived blocked mercaptofunctional silane compositions in which the silanes comprise cyclic and bridged alkoxy groups derived from hydrocarbon-based diols and processes for their preparation are provided. Also provided are rubber compositions comprising the cyclic diol-derived blocked mercaptofunctional silanes, processes for their preparation and articles of manufacture comprising the rubber compositions, in particular, automotive tires and components thereof.

Abstract: To provide a process for producing a dispersion of hollow fine SiO2 particles which contains no residual core fine particles, generates no uncontrollable agglomerates, and is easy to filtrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hetero-coagulated silica-alumina mixed oxide compositions that have a sharp refractive index and narrow refractive index dispersion between about 1.46 and 1.60.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an agricultural blend and a process of forming an agricultural blend. The agricultural blend includes a slag by-product from a process having a slag other than stainless steel slag or includes 11 atomic % silicon from a soluble compound and total silicon of less than about 30 atomic % silicon or greater than about 39 atomic % silicon. The process includes producing a slag by-product and blending the slag by-product with a liquid binder system to form the agricultural blend, the slag not being stainless steel slag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carbon-fiber-precursor acrylic fiber bundle with an oil composition adhering thereto, wherein the oil composition comprises an amino-modified silicone, an aromatic ester compound (1) having a structure represented by the following formula (1), and an aromatic ester compound (2) having a structure represented by the following formula (2), the amino-modified silicone, the aromatic ester compound (1), and the aromatic ester compound (2) meet the specific requirements, the process for producing the same, an oil composition carbon-fiber-precursor acrylic fiber, and an oil composition dispersion for carbon-fiber-precursor acrylic fiber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly disperse precipitated silicas which exhibit an extremely high level of reinforcement of rubber vulcanizates, to a process for their preparation, and to their use as filler for rubber mixtures.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersion comprising hydrophobized silicon dioxide particles, comprising a. 50%-80% by weight of water, b. 10%-30% by weight of hydrophobized silicon dioxide particles, c. 5%-15% by weight of at least one alcohol alkoxylate of the general formula R1O((CH2)mO)nH, where R1 is a branched or unbranched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 10-25 C atoms, m is 2 or 3 and n is 10-50, d. 0.5%-5% by weight of at least one amine and/or amino alcohol having a molecular weight of less than 500 and e. 0%-1% by weight of N-methylpyrrolidone, all figures for weight percentages being based on the dispersion. Paint formulation comprising the dispersion.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising stamp sand granules embedded in asphalt, where the stamp sand granules comprise a silane coating. Additionally provided are methods of making a silane-coated stamp sand, the methods comprising combining stamp sand granules and a silane solution to form a mixture and drying the mixture. Additionally provided are methods of covering a surface, the methods comprising combining silane-coated particles and asphalt to provide a mixture and distributing the mixture on the surface.

Abstract: A description is provided of a mixture which is preparable by allowing the reaction of a premixture of (av), methanesulfonic acid (bv), one or more esters of one or more phosphorous-oxygen acids and (cv) one or more silanes. The invention also concerns the use of said mixtures as additives for the polyisocyanate component of a two-component binding agent system for preparation of a polyurethane resin. The invention further concerns a solution containing polyisocyanate for use as a component of a molding material binding agent system, and the use of a solution containing polyisocyanate as the polyisocyanate component of a two-component binding agent system for preparation of a polyurethane resin and corresponding two-component binding agent systems for preparation of a polyurethane resin.

Abstract: Stable high strength porous metal oxide articles suitable, for example, for use as catalyst supports, are prepared by predisposing fine metal oxide particles in water followed by fine dispersion under high shear, and subjecting the dispersion to a change in pH to coagulate the metal oxide particles and form a moldable viscoelastic composition. The moldings are substantially free of impurity atoms.

Abstract: A dry product that permanently removes oil and oil stains from liquid or dry surfaces and is environmentally safe. The dry product is formed by mixing efficacious proportions of untreated amorphous silica with a dry, inert organic, inorganic or synthetic carrier, or combinations of said carriers. Suitable inert carriers include, but are not limited to, (a) inert inorganic carriers including, but not limited to, clays, perlite, vermiculite, crushed glass, volcanic ash and sand; (b) inert organic carriers, including, but not limited to, peat moss, straw, hay, sawdust, ground corncobs, flours, and coconut coir, and (c) inert synthetic carriers, including, but not limited to, polyurethane, polyethylene and polypropylene. The dry product can be applied directly to oil stains either on a hard surface, such as concrete or asphalt, or to oil spills on water.

Abstract: An oxide pigment dispersion comprised of nano-sized particles of inorganic oxide and a reactive dispersant, and an inkjet ink based on this dispersion.

Abstract: There is disclosed an organosilicon compound of the following general formula (1): wherein R1 is an alkyl group or an aryl group, R2 is an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, an alkenyl group or an organoxy group, R3 is an alkyl group or an aryl group, n is an integer of 1 to 3, and m is an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions for coatings that repel dust. The compositions comprise colloidal silica suspended in a low molecular weight alcohol, one or more hard nanoparticles, a fluoride source, and one or more combustible organic compounds. Methods of preparing a coating from the compositions are also provided herein.

Abstract: A color metallic pigment according to the present invention contains at least a metallic pigment, an amorphous silicon oxide film layer that is formed on the surface of the metallic pigment, a metal oxide layer that is formed on the surface of the amorphous silicon oxide film layer and contains a metal oxide other than silicon oxide, and metal particles that are formed on the surface of the metal oxide layer, wherein the metal particles are so formed as to directly cover a part of the metal oxide layer.

Abstract: Readily emulsifyable silicone copolymers containing urethanesulfonamido linking groups are prepared by reacting a hydroxyl-functional organic polymer with a halo- or pseudohalo-sulfonyl isocyanate, and then reacting the halo- or pseudohalo-sulfonyl product with an organopolysiloxane bearing aminoalkyl groups, preferably in stoichiometric excess.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the hydrophobization, preferably the mass hydrophobization, of inorganic building materials, in particular substantially non-siliceous building materials containing inorganic alkali metals and/or alkaline earth metals, comprising at least one water-soluble amino- and alkyl-functional co-condensate siloxane and a bis(alkoxysilyl)amine, as well as to the hydrolysis products thereof, to a method for producing said composition, and also to the use of the composition for mass-hydrophobization, preferably of gypsum.