Abstract: An improved laminated structural material; an improved method of forming a relatively rigid structural article such as a pallet; and an improved structural article using the invention laminated structural material.

Abstract: The flexibility of aminoplast wear layers is improved by the addition of a phyllosilicate. The concentration of the phyllosilicate is sufficiently low to not adversely affect other physical properties of the wear layer. The reduction or elimination of urethane improves stain resistance. The gloss level obtained for a given concentration of phyllosilicate depends on the particle size, and therefore type of phyllosilicate, as well as amount of phyllosilicate. A surface covering having areas of different gloss level can be obtained by printing areas forming the wear layer with compositions containing different types of phyllosilicates.

Abstract: A blend consisting essentially of a major portion of an amorphous polyamide and a minor portion of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer exhibits gas barrier properties which are less dependent on humidity than are those of either of the component polymers. Films and laminated structures which incorporate the material of these blends are suitable for use as packaging materials.

Abstract: A fluororesin-coated article comprising an aluminum or aluminum alloy base having a surface which has been finely roughened by electrochemical etching or chemical etching;(1) a first fluororesin layer provided on the roughened surface of the base and containing an inorganic filler and a filler comprising a heat-resistant polymer; and(2) a second fluororesin layer provided on the first fluororesin layer and containing substantially no filler.

Abstract: A laminated film which comprises a pair of coextruded multilayer inflation film layers disposed symmetrically and joined by blocking, wherein the inner layers are joined by blocking are composed of a resin having a Vicat softening point of lower than 120.degree. C., and a method of manufacturing the above film which comprises extruding a coextruded multilayer inflation film from an extruder at a temperature of the molten resin forming the inner layer being higher than the Vicat softening point of the resin by more than 50.degree. C., and joining the inner layer of the inflation film by blocking. A laminated film laminated by blocking can stably be produced, and the laminated film is excellent in physical strength and bag rupture strength.

Abstract: A method for the reaction injection molding of a reinforced product from a polyol or polyisocyanate, or a mixture thereof employs a flaky inorganic reinforcing material having an average flake size not exceeding 18 microns. The molded product presents a surface finish of high sharpness when painted.

Abstract: A reinforced mica paper includes reinforced mica paper as a base material obtained by mechanically pulverizing muscovite mica or phlogopite mica to form scaly mica and making the scaly mica into paper, a reinforcing material layer formed on at least one surface of the base material, and an adhesive coated on and impregnated in the reinforcing material layer and consisting of a mixture obtained by mixing arbitrary amounts of a silicone resin, aluminum hydroxide, aluminum silicate, potassium titanate, and a soft mica powder. A method of manufacturing the reinforced mica paper is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reflective support for photography, comprising a polyester film containing titanium oxide particles, wherein the particle size distribution of the titanium oxide particles with particle sizes of 0.05 .mu.m or more satisfies the formula shown below:N/.gamma..gtoreq.50 (I)N: number of the titanium oxide particles with particle sizes of 0.05 .mu.m within 10 .XI.m.times.10 .mu.m area in a transmission type electronmicrography photographed on a film sliced into a thin strip of about 2,000 .ANG. thick;.gamma.: the ratio of d.sub.80 to d.sub.20 when the particle distribution of the titanium oxide particles is measured by the above transmission type electronmicrography photographed:.gamma.=d.sub.80 /d.sub.20d.sub.80, d.sub.20 : respective particle sizes (.mu.m) when the integrated distribution of number of titanium oxide particles is 80% and 20%. Disclosed is also a photographic printing paper comprising the reflective support.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a ceramic precursor composition, comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of at least one fine ceramic powder selected from the group consisting of zirconia and alumina and having an average particle diameter in the range of 0.01 to 2 microns and (B) 10 to 40 parts by weight of a copolymer produced by copolymerizing (a) 10 to 50% by weight of an alkyl or cycloalkyl acrylate having an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a cycloalkyl group of 4 to 8 carbon atoms, (b) 30 to 80% by weight of an alkyl or cycloalkyl methacrylate having an alkyl group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms or a cycloalkyl group of 4 to 8 carbon atoms, (c) 1 to 5% by weight of a copolymerizable unsaturated carboxylic acid, and (d) 0 to 59% by weight of a hydroxyalkyl acrylate having a hydroxyalkyl group of 2 to 10 carbon atoms (providing that the total amount of the monomers is 100% by weight) and having a number average molecular weight in the range of 10,000 to 100,000 and a glass transition point in the range of -40.

Abstract: Disclosed are flocced mineral materials which may be utilized to prepare high temperature resistant, water resistant articles. These materials are prepared by utilizing, as a starting material, a gellable layered swelled silicate that has an average charge per structural unit that ranges from about -0.4 to -1 and which contains interstitial cations which promote swelling with a source of at least one species of multiamine derived cations.

Abstract: A high density polyethylene composition comprising:from about 50 to about 95 weight percent of high density polyethylene;from about 5 to 40 weight percent of polyisobutylene rubber; andfrom about 1 to about 30 weight percent of a filler selected from the group consisting of mica, talc and mixtures thereof.Films made from the compositions have improved tear-resistance and puncture-resistance.

Abstract: A method for the decorative coating of sheet-like materials, particularly laminated plastics and wood-derived panels is disclosed to achieve a marbled decor effect by pressing a support sheet, impregnated with a curable aminoplast resin and coateed with a thermoplastic or duroplastic synthetic resin, on the substrate to be coated at the melting or curing temperatures of the resins, in which(a) a support sheet is used which has two superimposed layers of a transparent, thermoplastic or duroplastic synthetic resin, which flows well under the pressing conditions, the layer facing the support sheet containing a flake or scale-like pigment in an amount of 2 to 40% by weight of the synthetic resin and the outer layer of synthetic resin being devoid of such pigments and(b) the pressing is carried out in a compression mold or tool, which has no surface profiling.The invention furthermore is directed to the synthetic resin-containing support sheets used in the inventive method.

Abstract: Insulating tape for making an impregnated insulating sleeve for electric conductors. An insulating tape based on breakdown-proof inorganic material and a bonding agent/accelerator mixture is developed in such a manner that, by means of heat-hardening impregnating resins, insulating sleeves for electric conductors with improved thermal-mechanical properties can be made therefrom. To this end, the bonding agent/accelerator mixture is a mixture of an epoxy resin/(meth) acrylic acid adduct, a bismaleimide resin and an adduct of a secondary amine and a polyfunctional (meth) acrylic acid ester which may optionally contain an organic peroxide.

Abstract: A method of producing luminous, wear-resistant decorations on ceramic or silicate bases is disclosed. A luster metal preparation or a precious metal preparation is first coated onto the base material. A decorative color preparation is then coated onto the luster metal or precious metal coated base. The decorative color preparation includes a mixture of a glass flux combined with mica platelets, wherein the mica platelets are provided with a thin coating of a metallic oxide. The metallic oxide may be light-impermeable or light permeable. The luster metal or precious metal coating may be stoved prior to the coating with the decorative color, or the luster metal or precious metal coating and the decorative coating may be stoved simultaneously. The stoving takes place at a temperature in the range of 500.degree. to 1100.degree. C.

Abstract: Compositions in accordance with the invention comprise a polymer and flake reinforcing material distributed throughout the polymer in an effective amount to structurally reinforce the polymer. Individual flakes of the flake material (a) are less than or equal to 1,000 Angstroms in thickness, (b) have an aspect ratio greater than or equal to 100, and (c) are preferably significantly randomly oriented throughout the polymer. A novel apparatus for shear grinding a platy solid material into such individual flakes comprises a cylindrical shearing drum and a shear grinder received therein. The shearing drum has a longitudinal axis and an internal surface formed about a first predetermined radius of curvature. The cylindrical drum is supported for rotation about its longitudinal axis. The shear grinder has an external surface formed about a second predetermined radius of curvature. The second radius of curvature is slightly less than the first radius of curvature.

Abstract: A glass ceramic substrate containing mica and having an electrically conductive film formed thereon includes a bonding layer made of a material including at least silicon oxide, which is formed on a portion of one of the opposite surfaces of the glass ceramic substrate containing mica. The electrically conductive film is formed on the bonding layer and has a major component consisting of at least one element selected from the group consisting of aluminum, tungsten, molybdenum, titanium, tantalum and chromium.

Abstract: A structural laminate comprises at least one planar facing sheet comprised largely of glass fibers but not having micro-glass as a filler. The facing sheet is self adhered to a rigid thermosetting plastic foam core. The non-glass filler material is chosen from a group consisting of clay, mica, talc, limestone (calcium carbonate), gypsum (calcium sulfate), aluminum trihydrate (ATH), antimony oxide, cellulose fibers, and plastic polymer fibers. The non-glass filler material improves containment of liquid plastic thermosetting polymer, and offers economic and safety advantages.

Abstract: A patterned product having a three-dimensional appearance comprising a transparent substrate with a discontinuous pattern coating in combination with a second pattern coating on a separate surface is disclosed, along with a method for its production.

Abstract: Sheets and laminated composites are described which are prepared with epoxy and flocculated vermiculite and mica dispersions. Processes and procedures are also described to obtain film and sheet materials from the flocculated silicate and epoxy dispersions.

Abstract: A barrier resin composition is disclosed is which contains 50 to 95 weight percent ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer having a melt flow of 0.1 to 100 g/10 minutes as measured at 210.degree. C. and 50 to 5 weight percent mica having a particle size of less than 74 microns and an aspect ratio of from 10 to 150. The composition can be prepared by melt blending a mixture of the ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer and the mica. Alternatively, the composition can be prepared by forming a dispersion of this mica in a solution of the ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer followed by precipitating the ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer.

Abstract: A laminated film which comprises an uniaxially molecular oriented thermoplastic resin film layer containing 0.3 to 30 wt. % of white inorganic particles having a mean particle size of 0.01 to 50 .mu.m, an ethylene copolymer resin film layer containing more than 10 wt. % of ethylene copolymer resin, a substance having antiblocking action and an antioxidant and having a melting point of lower than said uniaxially molecular oriented thermoplastic resin film layer, and a metallized thermoplastic resin film layer interposed between said uniaxially molecular oriented thermoplastic resin film layer and said ethylene copolymer resin film layer.The laminated film of the invention hardly curls, and it is excellent in tear strength and heat sealing properties. Moreover, when the package is severely shaken during transportation, moistureproofness and lint-free ability can be still secured.

Abstract: A ceramic coating bonded to a metal member comprising a bonding layer formed by the reaction of an oxide layer formed on a surface of said metal member in advance and a silicated; and an anti-oxidizing first ceramic layer formed on said bonding layer and comprising inorganic flaky particles burned to have a cross-linked laminate structure.

Abstract: An acoustic vibrator member includes a substrate sheet made of propylene resin with solid microparticles dispersed therein and a film made of propylene resin laminated on the substrate sheet. The film carries a printed visible pattern. The vibrator member is freely colorable while retaining suitable physical properties.

Abstract: A two-tone paint film comprises a first paint film and a second paint film formed adjacent to the first paint film, each of the first paint film and the second paint film including pigment comprising a ceramic flake substrate, a transparant inorganic thin film layer formed on the surface of the substrate, and glittering portions having metallic luster comprising metal dots or alloy dots formed on the surface of the thin film layer. The pigment of the first paint film has a different ratio of the total areas of the glittering portions to the entire surface area of the thin film layer from the pigment of the second paint film. Thus, brightness of the two paint films are reversed between a view at the front and a view in an oblique angle.

Abstract: Provided are multilayered containers comprising a layer of a composition comprising a gas barrier resin, particularly ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, incorporating an inorganic powder such as mica, and a layer of a composition comprising a thermoplastic resin incorporating an inorganic powder such as mica. The containers are excellent in gas barrier properties, particularly in gas barrier properties after being retorted, while showing very little deformation during retort treatment, and further excellent in mechanical strengths.

Abstract: A cooking utensil having an enamel coating of a first enamel layer (7) covered in the zone of the bottom (1) of the utensil with a second enamel layer (3) which is in turn covered with a non-continuous third enamel layer (4) constituting a decoration and applied by screen process after drying of the first layer, these three layers (7, 3, 4) being obtained from an enamel frit and being fired simultaneously.The two enamel layers (3, 4) contain glass beads (5, 6), at least a certain number of which have a diameter of greater value than the thickness of these enamel layers and project from the surface of the layers, a certain number of beads (6) of the non-continuous third layer (4) being applied on beads (5) of the second layer (3). The second layer also contains heat-conducting flakes.The enamel coating offers enhanced resistance to wear and high thermal conductivity.

Abstract: A rubber-coated gasket and method of forming the same is provided wherein a rubber layer is formed on one or both sides of the metal sheet, the rubber layer being formed of nitrile rubber containing a flaky filler and/or an alkyl titanate. The rubber layer which preferably has a thickness of 10-300 micrometers is bonded with a primer based on phenolic resin to the metal sheet. The additives and the rubber render it difficult for anti-freeze to penetrate through the rubber layer. In addition, the phenolic resin in the primer forms an antifreeze-resistant network structure which maintains the integrity of adhesion between the metal substrate and the rubber layer even if the gasket is submerged in hot anti-freeze.

Abstract: A recording medium is provided which comprises a recording surface causing a directional diffuse reflection. The recording medium has ink receptability, and its recording surface has a specific specular gloss and specific Y.sub.10D65 value. A recording method which employs the recording medium is also provided.

Abstract: A silicone resin-mica laminate and a method of manufacturing the same made up of laminated mica consisting of at least two mica layers, each of which is covered on both sides by a silicone resin layer bonded thereto by a bonding layer produced from a mixture of an amino group-containing alkoxysilane compound and/or a hydrolyzed derivative thereof an epoxy group-containing organic silicon compound.

Abstract: A method and structure for providing radio-opaque polymer compounds for use in metal bonding and sealing. A powder filler comprising a high atomic number metal or compound thereof is incorporated into a polymer compound to render it more radio-opaque than the surrounding metal structures. Voids or other discontinuities in the radio-opaque polymer compound can then be detected by x-ray inspection or other non-destructive radiographic procedure.

Abstract: Improved composite materials are disclosed, in which a thermoplastic core layer has at least one inorganic or organic constituent dispersed therein. A first coextruded thermoplastic outer layer is attached to a first surface of the core layer, and is substantially free of dispersed inorganic and organic constituents, while a second coextruded thermoplastic outer layer is attached to a second surface of the core layer and is also substantially free of dispersed inorganic and organic constituents.

Abstract: A stampable molding material composed of a thermoplastic resin containing a reinforcing material of a mat of chopped glass strands and a flake-type filler, having a weight average flake diameter of not more than 100.mu., can give molded articles characterized by having a high surface smoothness, high heat resistance, low warping property, and excellent mechanical properties. Such molded articles can advantageously be used as automobile parts, electrical parts, parts of general goods and the like.

Abstract: A high density polyethylene composition comprising:from about 50 to about 95 weight percent of high density polyethylene;from about 5 to 40 weight percent of polyisobutylene rubber; andfrom about 1 to about 30 weight percent of a filler selected from the group consisting of mica, talc and mixtures thereof.Films made from the compositions have improved tear-resistance and puncture-resistance.

Abstract: An inkable sheet comprises a base sheet, such as a PET film, having on a surface thereof an ink-absorbent resin layer comprising an acrylic or methacrylic polymer containing free carboxylic acid groups and a plasticizer therefor.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a prepreg sheet for flake lining and a lining process using the same.The prepreg sheet for flake lining according to the present invention comprises a sheet made of a matrix resin containing a curing agent and a thickening agent and flakes dispersed in the matrix resin in a state nearly parallel to the surface of the sheet.The lining process using a prepreg sheet for flake lining according to the present invention comprises the following steps:(1) a step of conditioning the surface of a substrate,(2) a step of forming a primer layer on the conditioned surface,(3) a step of bonding a prepreg sheet for flake lining comprising a sheet made of a matrix resin containing a thickening agent and a curing agent and flakes dispersed in the matrix resin in a state nearly parallel to the surface of the sheet onto the primer layer, and(4) a step of curing the matrix resin of the prepreg sheet.

Abstract: A multilayer coextruded slat having upper and lower surfaces has an opaque base layer containing a first thermoplastic polymer, and a thin transparent pearlescent layer containing a a second thermoplastic polymer upon at least one surface of the opaque base layer. In an alternate embodiment a center layer is confined between the opaque base layer and the clear transparent pearlescent surface layer to provide a pearlescent color effect. Such multilayer coextruded slats may be utilized as the louvers for a vertical blind. In an alternate utility the coextruded multilayer slat may be utilized as the color insert for a vertical blind louver which has longitudinally grooved transparent side edges which are adapted to hold a color insert.

Abstract: An injection molding resin-type printed wiring board having an electric circuit pattern layer formed integrally on the surface thereof and having reduced warpage. In the printed circuit board, the injection molding resin includes a thermoplastic resin composition essentially comprising polyethylene terephthalate and containing a flaky inorganic reinforcing material. The inorganic reinforcing material comprises single-substance fine mica flakes or a mixture of fine mica flakes and short glass fibers.

Abstract: The invention has as its object multi-coat nonskid surfacings which comprs one or more priming coats and one or more nonskid coats. Each coat comprises a base and a hardener which are mixed before use. The bases contain in particular hydroxylated vinyl terpolymer resins and the hardeners contain a polyisocyanate which reacts with these resins to yield cross-linked polymers known as polyvinyl urethane. The figure represents comparative wear tests. Curves C1 to C3 represent the results measured on known surfacings. Curve C4 represents the results measured on a surfacing according to the invention.One application is the protection of ship decks, particularly flight decks, or offshore oil prospecting platforms.

Abstract: Tire coating composition (non-wax) composed of a rubber selected from polybutadiene and/or styrene/butadiene copolymer, carbon black having a large particle size and, preferably, a non-ionic surfactant and use thereof for curing tires. Optionally, the composition can also contain at least one of mica and talc.

Abstract: A multi-layer polyamide moulded articles having, inter alia, improving mechanical properties, one layer of which is reinforced with filler and covered at least on one side with a non-reinforced polyamide layer and of which the polyamide substantially consists of nylon 4,6 and the filler is non-fibrous.

Abstract: An aluminum insert for a rice cooker is coated before drawing with a three-layer release coating. The coated insert is then deep drawn without damaging the coating. The coating has a high proportion of polytetrafluoroethylene to polyamide-imide and a low level of colloidal silica in the primer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water-cooled winding for an electromagnetic stirrer, which comprises a coil including a plurality of wound flat type wires having a wire-insulating turn insulation, and a porous polyamide fiber having an air permeation rate not higher than 25 seconds/100 cm.sup.3 of air covering the periphery of the coil, which is impregnated with an epoxy resin composition. In this water-cooled winding, the polyamide fiber is sufficiently impregnated with the epoxy resin composition and this epoxy resin composition is cured stably and assuredly. Accordingly, the mechanical rigidity of the winding is sufficiently high, and the water resistance of the winding is highly improved and is maintained for a long time, with the result that the life of the winding is greatly prolonged.

Abstract: A thermal transfer recording sheet comprising a support containing plate-like or lamellar inorganic fine particles therein and a thermal transfer coloring ink layer formed on one side of the support, and if required a heat resistant layer formed on another side of the support, hardly provides wear of a thermal head surface while maintaining good take-up characteristics of synthetic resin film used as a support.

Abstract: A coil for arrangement in slots in a stator or rotor of an electrical machine, in particular a high voltage coil, comprising a bundle (17) of a plurality of conductors (18) located adjacent to each other and provided with a conductor insulation (19) for insulation of the conductors from each other as well as a main insulation (14) surrounding the bundle for insulation of the bundle against the machine slot. The main insulation consists of a wrapping of a tape- or sheet-formed insulating material wound in several layers around the bundle and comprising a layer with small mica flakes which, as well as the spaces between layers of mica flakes in the wrapping, contains a cured impregnating resin. At least that part of the impregnating resin located in the spaces between mica layers contains particles of a filler with an intrinsic thermal conductivity of at least 5 W/mK, such as aluminium oxide or boron nitride, and with a grain size of the particles of 0.1-15 .mu.m in at least 90 percent of the filler.

Abstract: Insulating coatings are disclosed which include an inner layer of glass fabric impregnated with a binding agent supporting particles of mica, followed by two additional layers, of either polytetrafluoroethylene or glass fabric, which readily adhere to each other. The polytetrafluoroethylene decomposes at temperatures of about 1,000.degree. C., at which temperatures the glass fabric melts to convert the coating into a glass coated mica which can maintain its insulating properties both at those high temperatures and upon cooling to lower temperatures.

Abstract: A corrugated, highly flexible mica insulating structure is disclosed which comprises one or more layers of mica paper impregnated with about 5 percent to about 25 percent by weight of a flexible polysiloxane resin having about 1 percent to about 4 percent by weight of an organic titanate and about 0.5 percent to about 2 percent by weight of a naphthenate based on polymer solids, said resin binder being partially cured or B-staged wherein the resulting papers are then corrugated to impart greater flexibility without a substantial loss of its dielectric properties.

Abstract: Thermal shock resistant silicone coating formulations are disclosed to contain polydiorganosiloxane fluid, silicone resin and mica.

Abstract: A high-temperature resistant sealing gasket, adapted to be clamped between flanged pipe ends for service in a static environment, comprises a flat mica mat including, in a superposed relationship, a great number of mica scales, each formed of a plurality of stacked, extremely thin mica platelets held together by natural cohesion. The mica scales are oriented, with their largest opposite faces, essentially parallel to the opposite mat surfaces. The mica mat further includes a binder situated between overlapping zones of immediately superposed scales. Particular materials for the mica scales and the binder are selected such that the mica mat, in a non-installed state, has the property of undergoing, when heated, a thickness increase in a direction perpendicular to the largest scale faces. The thickness increase starts at a temperature of about 500.degree. C. and reaches, at 800.degree. C., 100% relative to the thickness at 20.degree. C.

Abstract: A method and composite produced by depositing particulate material on a planular surface, contacting the surface and the particulate material with a gas-curable resin and curing the resin to adhere the particulate matter to the surface.

Abstract: A fibrous composite material in the form of individual fibres, sheets, layers or lightweight blocks comprising non-combustible fibres and lamellae of a layer mineral, a method for the manufacture of the fibrous composite materials by applying lamellae of a layer mineral to the fibres preferably from suspension followed by removal of the liquid phase of the suspension, and use of the fibrous composite materials for the fire-protection of substrates.