Abstract: The polyamide resin shaped article of the present invention is produced by preliminarily melt-kneading a m-xylylene-containing polyamide resin and a layered silicate subjected to a swelling treatment to prepare a resin composition containing the layered silicate in high concentration, melt-kneading the resin composition with another portion of m-xylylene-containing polyamide resin, and then formed into the shaped article. Since the amount of the m-xylylene-containing polyamide resin exposed to the heat history twice in the melt-kneading steps is minimized, the gel formation due to the thermal degradation can be reduced and the lowering of the relative viscosity due to the decrease of the molecular weight caused by the thermal degradation of the m-xylylene-containing polyamide resin is prevented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a colored porous material comprising in its pores an effectively coloring amount of an organic pigment which is obtainable by fragmenting a meltable or solvent-soluble pigment precursor, and to a process for its preparation.

Abstract: Coating powders are provided which provide high-temperature, translucent coatings useful for light-emitting devices such as incandescent bulbs. The coating powders comprise a binder, at least 90 wt % up to 100 wt % of which is a silicone resin. The coating powders are filled with between about 10 and about 50 phr of fillers selected from the group consisting of needle-like calcium metasilicate, mica, rod-like glass particles, and mixtures thereof, the fillers having aspect ratios between about 8 and about 40.

Abstract: A weather strip comprises an extruded part and a molded part which is connected to the extruded part. The molded part is molded from a material containing a solid particle antifriction material and has 1 to 50 &mgr;m of ten points average surface roughness (Rz) on the surface of the molded part. The material is a thermoplastic elastomer or a soft resin.

Abstract: A continuous chain of connected absorbent pouches comprises a first panel, a second panel, and a super-absorbent material. Each of the absorbent pouches is adapted to absorb liquids. The first panel and the second panel are attached to each other along their respective general peripheries so as to form a space therebetween. The space comprises super-absorbent material. At least one of the first and second panels has at least one hole formed therein. The hole is of sufficient size to be permeable to liquid. Each of the pouches is adapted to absorb at least about 20 times its own weight of a 0.9 wt. % saline solution in an unloaded condition.

Abstract: Oxygen barrier films exhibiting high oxygen scavenging capability suitable for extended shelf-life, packaging applications. These films comprise a polyamide homopolymer, copolymer, or blends thereof; an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer; an oxidizable polydiene; and at least one metal salt catalyst. These films are particularly suited to making high barrier, retortable packaging structures such as pouches, containers etc. Such articles are useful for packaging a variety of oxygen-sensitive foods, beverage, medical and health care products.

Abstract: A coated substrate and methods of making and using coated substrates, wherein the coated substrate comprises a coating consisting essentially of a layered mineral, a thermoplastic polymeric substrate having pendant groups receptive to said layered mineral, and wherein said pendant groups are coordinated metal groups, or are groups which can be bonded to coordinating cations or anions, or pendant groups directly receptive said layered mineral. The coated substrate is less permeable to gases, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A single-application polyimidosiloxane coating material comprising a uniformly mixed solution composition of a polyimidosiloxane with an epoxy resin-reactive group in the molecule, an epoxy resin and a fine inorganic filler in a solvent. The coating material has satisfactory storage stability and printing properties, and its cured films also have satisfactory properties and allow single-application printing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a synthetic fiber paper, the synthetic fiber paper comprises poly (phenylene terephthal amide) fiber, polyethylene glycol terephthalate fiber and powdered mica. The synthetic fiber paper has high-temperature resistance, high strength, low-deformability, resistivity against fire, burning resistance, resistance to chemical corrosion and excellent property of electric insulation, it can be widely applied in the field of mechano-electronics product, aviation, aerospace, military project for national defence, high-tech areas for civil use, high-voltage equipment, high-temperature circumstance as insulting material, it often can be used in composite materials with special use as structural material. The present invention also provides a process for preparing this synthetic fiber paper.

Abstract: A joint and method for forming a joint between two spaced apart materials having dissimilar coefficients of thermal expansion wherein the space is filled with a blended composite of twisted fibrils of the two materials, preferably quartz and carbon, and an adhesive, preferably an epoxy based adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to papers and cardboard products suitable for laser marking which are characterized in that as absorbing agents they contain inorganic, platelet-shaped substrates with a particle size of between 1 and 60 &mgr;m. The invention further relates to a method for producing papers and cardboard products suitable for laser marking, as well as their use for packaging materials, bank notes and securities. security paper and graphic products.

Abstract: Composite material for the screening of radiation, comprising a polymer, an additive and the customary stabilizers and processing aids necessary for the particular polymer. The additive is preferably an interference pigment.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising: a polyvinyl alcohol; and an inorganic laminar compound having an aspect ratio of not less than 50 and not more than 5000, which has a volume ratio of (inorganic laminar compound/polyvinyl alcohol) in the range of (5/95) to (30/70); and a laminate or laminate film comprising, as at least a portion thereof, a layer or portion (1) comprising such a resin composition. The resin composition, laminate or laminate film may exhibit a good gas barrier property while substantially retaining a good film strength.

Abstract: A single-application polyimidosiloxane coating material comprising a uniformly mixed solution composition of a polyimidosiloxane with an epoxy resin-reactive group in the molecule, an epoxy resin and a fine inorganic filler in a solvent. The coating material has satisfactory storage stability and printing properties, and its cured films also have satisfactory properties and allow single-application printing.

Abstract: The invention provides a curable two layer effect providing coating system which provides a visual appearance and effect previously obtainable only with a curable three layer effect providing coating system. The two layer effect providing coating system of the invention consists essentially of a first layer consisting of a first coating composition (a), and a transparent second layer applied directly to the first layer and consisting of a second coating composition (b) comprising an effective amount of an interference metal oxide coated mica having a hue shift of at least 100°. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the first coating composition (a) will be tinted so as to match the color of the second coating composition (b) when viewed at an angle of 110° from vertical.

Abstract: A resin-coated metal sheet in which at least one surface is overlaid by a paint layer E, a modified olefin resin layer D of 5 to 100 microns thickness, a pattern or/and solid decorative layer C, an adhesive layer B, and a transparent polyester resin film A of 5 to 10 microns thickness. The modified polyolefin resin layer provided between the transparent polyester resin film and the metal sheet has excellent adhesiveness against the decorative layer, the paint layer and the polyesters resin film so that delamination of the resin-coated metal sheet does not occur even in the case in which the resin-coated metal sheet is formed under severe conditions such as deep drawing. The modified polyolefin layer absorbs any unevenness of the component layers so that the resin-coated metal sheet exhibits excellent reflectivity.

Abstract: A pressed-contact type semiconductor device in which a main electrode surface of a semiconductor element is contacted with an electrode plate by a pressed-contact, which can reduce both an electric resistance and a thermal resistance between the main electrode surface of the semiconductor element and the electrode plate. The pressed-contact type semiconductor device (100) is provided with a semiconductor element (1) having electrode surfaces, a pair of electrode plates (2) contacted with the electrode surfaces by the pressed-contact, a pair of insulating plates (3) contacted with the outer side of the pair of the electrode plates by the pressed-contact, and a pair of radiating plates (4) contacted with the outer side of the pair of the insulating plates by the pressed-contact. A contact intermediary member (5), which is made up of particle member having at least thermal conductivity and electric conductivity, is intercalated between the semiconductor element and the electrode plate.

Abstract: The invention provides a multilayer intumescent mat or sheet that is useful as a mounting for a pollution control device or as a firestop. In one aspect, the multilayer intumescent sheet of the invention comprises a non-moldable flexible non-intumescent layer and a non-moldable flexible intumescent layer comprising an intumescent material wherein the layers form a single sheet without the use of auxiliary bonding means. In another aspect, the multilayer intumescent sheet of the invention comprises a first non-moldable intumescent layer comprising a first intumescent material and a second non-moldable intumescent layer comprising a second intumescent material, the first and second intumescent materials being different, wherein the layers form a single sheet without the use of auxiliary bonding means. The invention also provides a pollution control device comprising a multilayer sheet of the invention disposed between a monolith and a housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel manganese dioxide electrodes containing modified, electrochemically active manganese dioxide, a method for their production and their use in primary electrochemical cells. The manganese dioxide electrode contains coated or uncoated inorganic particles, in which the carrier particles consist of a material chosen from the group: mica, SiO2, Al2O3, ZrO2 and ZnO.

Abstract: A flat semi-finished product includes a filled fluoroplastics substrate in the form of a sheet, which is coated at least partially on at least one surface with a soft, thin coating of fluoroplastics. The substrate material of the sheet has a Shore-D hardness of at least 65 and the average layer thickness of the thin sheet coating is at most 20 &mgr;m. A component, in particular a flat gasket, is made from the semi-finished product. A process for the production thereof is also provided.

Abstract: A photosensitive transfer sheet which has a support, and on the support, a color material layer. The color material layer contains an inorganic pigment and/or a metal pigment, a binder and a precipitation prevention agent. Since precipitation of pigment is suppressed due to the precipitation prevention agent, uniform color tone can be obtained.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-layer composite body comprising a flexible auxiliary support and separating layer disposed on at least one side of the auxiliary support, which modifies the complete separation or the locally determined detachment of a functional layer which is in the superficial contact thereto. Said body is characterized in that the separating layer contains a continuous phase and a particle-like filling material in a concentration of approximately 0.01 to 50 wt. % with respect to the separating layer wherein the surface of the filling particles is completely covered by the continuous phase, the continuous phase contains reticulated polyorganosiloxane and the surface of the separation layer that lies opposite to the auxiliary support has a surface roughness of approximately 400 to 50,000 nm and a mean roughness value of approximately 40 to 5,000 nm.

Abstract: Cards which contain any one of the following thermoplastic resin compositions I to III in its material can be used as magnetic cards, IC cards, etc. since they are excellent in heat resistance, processability and embossability: a composition consisting of ingredients (A) and (B); a composition consisting of ingredients (A), (B) and (D); and a composition consisting of 100 parts by weight of one or more selected from the following ingredients (A), (B) and (D) and 2 to 25 parts by weight of the following ingredient (C), wherein ingredient (A) is a polyester composed of dicarboxylic acid components with terephthalic acid component as a main dicarboxylic acid component and ethylene glycol component (I) and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol component (II) as main glycol components, wherein the molar ratio (I)/(II) of ethylene glycol component (I) to 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol component (II) is 1 or more; ingredient (B) is an aromatic polycarbonate; ingredient (C) is an inorganic sheet-like filler of 0.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising: a polyvinyl alcohol; and an inorganic laminar compound having an aspect ratio of not less than 50 and not more than 5000, which has a volume ratio of (inorganic laminar compound/polyvinyl alcohol) in the range of (5/95) to (30/70); and a laminate or laminate film comprising, as at least a portion thereof, a layer or portion (1) comprising such a resin composition. The resin composition, laminate or laminate film may exhibit a good gas barrier property while substantially retaining a good film strength.

Abstract: A laminated polyester film excellent in scratch resistance is described, which has a surface elastic modulus of 5 GPa to 15 GPa on at least one side thereof.

Abstract: A surface decorated article in which a surface is entirely or partially decorated with a coating membrane of a glitter paint using a flaky glitter material as a pigment, wherein paint particles at a low viscosity with a relatively high solvent dilution ratio formed by coarsely particulating a glitter paint and paint particles at a high viscosity with a relatively low solvent dilution ratio formed by coarsely particulating a glitter paint are coated in a state mixed with each other, to form a coating membrane of a glitter paint comprising areas in which the paint particles at a low viscosity are dried to solidify and areas in which the coated particles at a high viscosity are dried to solidify are mixed together in a spotwise pattern.

Abstract: Described are pigment flakes having a chiral liquid crystalline polymer material, the polymer material serving as a carrier material or being coated onto a carrier material. The pigment flakes have at least one dye that is chemically bound to the polymer. Also described are methods of making such pigment flakes and using them in paints, printing inks, spray paints, cosmetic products, colored plastics, optical elements and security applications.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a colored resin composition having a uniform glitter feeling, which can prevent flow mark formation. In a resin composition molded by using a thermoplastic resin composition in which glitter material is mixed into a synthetic resin, said resin molded article must have a molding ratio L/T is not less than 100, wherein T is the thickness of the molded article and L is a distance from a gate position at molding to a remotest position on the molded article, and wherein said glitter material has average particle size d of 10 &mgr;m<d≦200 &mgr;m.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cover sheet for PTP which is not needed to be separated from the base material after use of PTP and is convenient in recycling and disposal after use and advantageous for environmental protection and which is excellent in push-through property. This cover sheet for PTP has a thickness of 0.01-1 mm and comprises a resin composition containing 5-250 parts by weight of an inorganic filler based on 100 parts by weight of a polyvinyl chloride based resin, the sheet having a bursting strength of 0.01-5 kg/cm2.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel multilayer formed articles including, but not limited to containers such as bottles, tubes, pipes, preforms and films (including oriented films such as biaxially oriented) comprising a melt processible resin having dispersed therein a platelet filler. The multilayer formed articles have improved barrier while maintaining excellent clarity. More particularly, the multilayer structures of the present invention display haze values of less than about 2% and carrier resins which are substantially free from platelet particles having a diameter greater than about 15 microns.

Abstract: Coating powders are provided which provide high-temperature, translucent coatings useful for light-emitting devices such as incandescent bulbs. The coating powders comprise a binder, at least 90 wt % up to 100 wt % of which is a silicone resin. The coating powders are filled with between about 10 and about 50 phr of fillers selected from the group consisting of needle-like calcium metasilicate, mica, rod-like glass particles, and mixtures thereof, the fillers having aspect ratios between about 8 and about 40.

Abstract: A splice and a method of making the same. The splice is formed to join together first and second pieces of mica tape having a mica layer bonded to a first surface of a carrier layer. The mica layer from a portion of the first piece is removed so as to expose the first surface of the carrier layer. A thermoplastic film is disposed on the exposed first surface of the carrier layer of the first piece. A second surface of the carrier layer of the second piece is disposed on the bonding film so as to form an overlap area of the first and second pieces. Pressure and heat are applied to the overlap area to form the splice therein.

Abstract: A coated substrate comprising: (a) a substrate; (b) a primer layer containing adhesion-promoting polymer on said substrate; and (c) at least one topcoat of a permeation resistant composition of ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) copolymer and mica, therein the ETFE is a copolymer of about 40 to 60 mole % ethylene and about 60 to 40 mole % tetrafluoroethylene, wherein the mica is present in amounts of about 3 to about 25 wt % based on the ETFE and mica, and wherein the topcoat having a thickness of at least 150 &mgr;m. The coated substrate is formed by applying the primer to the substrate and drying, followed by dry powder coating at least one layer of ETFE and mica composition, followed by heating said layer.

Abstract: In a resin-coated metal sheet, at least one surface of a metal sheet 10 as a base sheet is overlaid by a transparent polyester resin film A of 5 to 100 &mgr;m thickness through a paint layer E, a modified olefin resin layer D of 5 to 100 &mgr;m thickness, a pattern or/and solid printing layer C and an adhesive layer B which layers are put one over another in order from the side of the metal sheet toward the transparent polyester resin film. Since the modified olefin resin layer which is provided in between the transparent polyester resin film and the metal sheet has the excellent adhesiveness against the printing layer, the paint layer and the polyester resin film, even if the resin-coated metal sheet is formed under the severe condition against the resin-coated metal sheet, for instance, by deep drawing, delamination does not occur so that the excellent workable adhesion strength is shown.

Abstract: A substrate with an organic undercoat as bonding layer for a printing medium to be deposited subsequently on the substrate in a printing process is such that the organic undercoat contains fine grained constituents of organic and/or inorganic substances, whereby the surface of the inorganic constituents is treated or provided with a coating of organic substances. Suitable inorganic constituents are e.g. highly dispersed silica, the surface of which is treated with a resin or a polymer. Suitable compositions for the organic undercoat layer on the substrate are organic coatings based on many commercially available organic coating materials with an addition of e.g. 0.3 to 20 wt. % silica. By adding highly dispersed silica to the undercoat the adhesion between the undercoat and the printing medium can be greatly improved, also in the case of laser printing methods with small thermal energy.

Abstract: A security document which contains at least one layer and a transparent or translucent support and at least one image or pattern serving for identification purposes, characterized in that the document contains at least one light interference pigment distributed uniformly or patternwise in or on at least one layer of the document and/or contains the pigment in the support.

Abstract: An electrically conductive composite article consisting essentially of a main body composed of a polytetrafluoroethylene material and a plurality of electrically conductive particles, wherein an elastomer material is disposed within the main body.

Abstract: A flexible insulating tape (16) contains a flexible backing (18) and a mica or mica-like silicate matrix (20) with insulating resin (17) and intercalated metal ions (12) between the matrix (2) where the resin (17) and the ions (12) are intimately disposed next to the mica (20).

Abstract: For obtaining firmly adhering decorative layers of ceramic colors applied to glass or glass ceramic substrates, prior to stoving, optically inactive inorganic substances, e.g., mica, which are chemically inert with respect to the base enamel and the pigments are added to the base enamel together with the pigments in fine-particle form, e.g., 20-40 &mgr;m, in a quantity of 1-20 wt. %.

Abstract: A coated housing for exterior rearview mirrors for vehicles provides increased gloss and depth of color in appearance, and enhanced resistance to scratching, surface crazing and ultraviolet radiation degradation. The housing is preferably molded from a resinous plastic material in a predetermined color and has a generally transparent polymeric material such as clear urethane or acrylic applied in a thin coating to the unpainted housing. The generally transparent coating may include a tint or particles of metal or mica to enhance the molded housing color and/or appearance. Optionally, adhesion of the coating to the housing may be increased by mixing an adhesion promoting agent in said resinous plastic material prior to molding, or by treating the housing surface after molding and prior to application of the coating. An ultraviolet radiation absorbing, blocking, screening material may be included in the generally transparent polymeric material.

Abstract: The disclosed composition contains a biodegradable resin, and an inorganic laminar compound having an aspect ratio of not less than 50 and not more than 5000. A biodegradable film or shaped article includes, as at least a portion thereof, a layer (1) found from this biodegradable resin composition. The biodegradable resin composition, film or shaped article can exhibit a good gas barrier property while substantially retaining the desired biodegradability. Therefore, it can considerably contribute to the maintenance or protection of a terrestrial environment such as the disposal of trash or rubbish, or plastic wastes; and the reduction in the amount of wastes in landfills.

Abstract: Disposable food contact compatible microwaveable containers having one or more micronodular surface are disclosed. These containers, including plates, bowls, cups, trays, buckets, souffle dishes, and lids are prepared from a polyolefin selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polypropylene polyethylene copolymer or blends, and mixtures of these, mica, and pigment and are thermoformed into the shape of a the aforementioned containers exhibiting (a) a micronodular surface on at least one side of the surface; (b) a melting point of not less than about 250.degree. F.; said containers being dimensionally stable and resistant to grease, sugar, and water at temperatures up to at least 250.degree. F. and being of sufficient toughness to resist cutting by serrated polystyrene flatware.

Abstract: A catalyzed mica tape used in insulating electrical conducting devices is made from a mica paper bonded to a backing with a bonding resin. The bonding resin is cross-linkable by an addition reaction. The catalyzed mica tape has distributed therein at least a catalyst at a concentration of greater than 0.01 g/m.sup.2 for every 100 g/m.sup.2 of the bonding resin. The catalyst is an organo-transition metal compound, organo-tin compound, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a multilayer intumescent mat or sheet that is useful as a mounting for a pollution control device or as a firestop. In one aspect, the multilayer intumescent sheet of the invention includes a non-moldable flexible non-intumescent layer and a non-moldable flexible intumescent layer including an intumescent material wherein the layers form a single sheet without the use of auxiliary bonding means. In another aspect, the multilayer intumescent sheet of the invention includes a first non-moldable intumescent layer including a first intumescent material and a second non-moldable intumescent layer comprising a second intumescent material, the first and second intumescent materials being different, wherein the layers form a single sheet without the use of auxiliary bonding means. The invention also provides a pollution control device including a multilayer sheet of the invention disposed between a monolith and a housing.

Abstract: A multi-layer thermoplastic packaging, the outer layer containing at least one filler having particles of different particle size and of a diameter .gtoreq.50 .mu.m, to give a natural stone external appearance and a process for the preparation thereof which includes coextrusion and blowing of the inner and outer layers, to provide the packaging which can be in the form of a flask, bottle, pot or other desired shape.

Abstract: An adhesion layer disposed in a fuser member between an underlying base cushion layer and an outer release layer comprises the reaction product of vinyl- and hydride-containing polydimethylsiloxanes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high voltage electric appliance comprising electric coils whose conductors are wrapped by an insulating tape with subsequent impregnation of thermosetting resin for the electrical insulation. The insulating tape is a laminated body consisting of a built-up mica of fine mica particles and synthetic pulp or a paraffin powder and a reinforcing member. The bonding among the fine mica particles and between the fine mica particles and the reinforcing material is effected by the synthetic pulp as melted and solidified.

Abstract: A sandwich type insulation for electrical machinery comprising a laminate of a polymeric material such as polyimide which contains particles of an inorganic corona resistant material, said polymeric material being bonded to mica paper consisting of mica, wherein said mica paper may be impregnated with polymeric resin containing particles of inorganic corona resistant material. The resultant insulation may be used as a tape or wrapper.

Abstract: There are described a self-adhesive prepreg on the basis of a resin-impregnated fibrous supporting material carrying on at least one surface a layer with an increased ratio of resin to supporting material, and the use thereof for the production of sandwich structures.

Abstract: Compositions of fluoropolymer containing a first filler component such as mica and a second filler component such as talc are resistant to permeation by water and aqueous acid and provide useful coatings for such items as chemical equipment. The composition can be used as coatings which can be applied by electrostatic spray of dry powder.