Abstract: A membrane comprising a composition including (a) 1 to 99 wt-% of at least one polyurethane elastomer comprising at least one hard segment and at least one soft segment, and (b) 99 to 1 wt-% of a solid, wherein said solid is incorporated in said at least one polyurethane elastomer.

Abstract: A thermally-conductive compound for forming a layer which is conformable between a first heat transfer surface and an opposing second heat transfer surface to provide a thermal pathway therebetween. The compound is an admixture of a thermal grease component and a dispersed constituent forming discrete domains within the grease component, the domains being form-stable at normal room temperature in a first phase and conformable between the first and second heat transfer surface in a second phase, and the domains having a domain transition temperature above normal room temperature from the first phase to the second phase. The dispersed constituent may be a fusible, i.e., low temperature melting, metal or metal alloy.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium is provided that includes, in order, (1) a non-magnetic support, a radiation-cured layer formed by applying a layer containing a radiation curing compound and curing by exposure to radiation, and a magnetic layer having a ferromagnetic powder dispersed in a binder, or (2) a non-magnetic support, a radiation-cured layer formed by applying a layer containing a radiation curing compound and curing by exposure to radiation, a non-magnetic layer having a non-magnetic powder dispersed in a binder, and a magnetic layer having a ferromagnetic powder dispersed in a binder; the radiation-cured layer including 0.3 to 30 parts by weight of an inorganic powder relative to 100 parts by weight the radiation curing compound.

Abstract: Multilayer magnetic recording medium which is suitable for high recording densities and the recording of digital data, has very good electromagnetic recording properties and good surface smoothness and can absorb a large amount of lubricant in the lower layer and has at least one upper magnetic recording layer less than 0.5 ?m thick and at least one lower layer which contains a magnetically soft pigment.

Abstract: A decorative sheet or a molding, in particular suitable for indoor or outdoor applications on buildings, is in each case composed of a single- or multi-layer core, monolaterally or bilaterally laminated with decorative layer(s) The core layer(s) comprise(s) wood fibers, cellulose fibers, or timber sawdust products and also an organic or inorganic filler material, and a hot-curing resin. The particle size of the filler material is smaller than the thickness of the fibers or of the timber sawdust products in the core layer(s). These core layer(s) are composed of from 15 to 80% by weight of fibers or of timber sawdust products, from 10 to 75% by weight of filler material, and from 10 to 50% by weight of resin, based in each case on the total weight of the core layer(s).

Abstract: A resin molded component, comprising metal coating treatment being provided on the surface by a physical deposition method chosen from among sputtering, vacuum deposition, and ion plating after the surface is activated by plasma treatment, and is produced by forming a resin composition combined a base resin comprising of a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin with a rubber-like elastic material.

Abstract: A crosslinkable thermal interface material is produced by combining at least one rubber compound, at least one amine resin and at least one thermally conductive filler. This interface material takes on the form of a liquid or “soft gel”. The gel state is brought about through a crosslinking reaction between the at least one rubber compound composition and the at least one amine resin composition. Once the foundation composition that comprises at least one rubber compound, at least one amine resin, and at least one thermally conductive filler has been prepared, the composition must be compared to the needs of the electronic component, vendor, or electronic product to determine if a phase change material is needed to change some of the physical properties of the composition.

Abstract: The invention provides an interlayer film for a laminated glass and a laminated glass, which are protected against a slump in TL value through attenuation of said coincidence effect and adapted to display an outstanding sound insulation performance over a broad temperature range. An interlayer film for a laminated glass comprising a plasticizer and a polyacetal resin, which is a blend of a polyacetal resin having an average polymerization degree of 1,000 to 3,000 and a polyacetal resin having an average polymerization degree of 3,000 to 5,000, and which has an acetalization degree of 60 to 85 mol % and an acetyl group content of 8 to 30 mol %. An interlayer film for a laminated glass which shows a temperature dependence of loss tangent in which the lowest-temperature side maximum of loss tangent appears at 30° C. or lower when examined for dynamic viscoelasticity.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a photocatalytic sheet comprising a support, a photocalalytic layer comprising photocatalyst materials and binder, and at least one functional layer wherein said functional layer is in between said support and said photocatalytic layer, wherein said photocatalytic layer and said functional layer are brought on the support using extrusion coating technology or casting technology, as well as to a photocatalytic film sheet comprising: a photocatalytic layer comprising photocatalyst materials and binder, and at least one functional layer, wherein said film is formed by applying casting technology.

Abstract: A paint composition containing a corrosion inhibitor A prepared from porous silica particles, to which Ca ion is bonded by ion-exchange, and a polyphosphate B preferably at an A/B weight ratio of 60/40 to 5/95 and at an A+B ratio of 5-150 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of resinous components. A base metal sheet is preferably one pre-treated with a chemical agent containing at least one fluoroacid. Since the polyphosphate B controls dissolution of Ca ion, an effect of Ca ion on corrosion inhibition is maintained over a long term. The painted metal sheet does not put harmful influences on the environment, since it does not contain chromium compounds.

Abstract: Highly transparent alumina hydrate particles having a large pore volume, having a pore diameter which falls in a specified range and, when formed into a high-concentration dispersion sol, exhibiting a low viscosity are provided. Alumina hydrate particles having a composition represented by the general formula xM2O.y(NH4)2O.Al2O3.zH2O (2×10?4?x?25×10?4, 0.1×10?4?y?20×10?4, 0.6?z?2.5, M represents an alkali metal; when the alkali metal is in the form of M2O, x is the number of moles thereof per mol of Al2O3; when ammonia is in the form of (NH4)2O, y is the number of moles thereof per mol of Al2O3; and z is the number of moles of hydration water (H2O) per mol of Al2O3), the alumina hydrate particles having an average particle diameter of 0.02 to 0.2 ?m, a total pore volume of 0.5 to 1.5 ml/g, and a volume of pores whose diameter is from 15 to 30 nm ranging from 0.3 to 1.0 ml/g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat reflective coated structural article comprising a heat reflective component and a coated structural article component which comprises a substrate having an ionic charge coated with a coating having essentially the same ionic charge. The coating of the coated structural article consists essentially of a filler material and a binder material wherein the binder material bonds the filler material together and to the substrate and wherein the coating does not bleed through the substrate. Nonlimiting examples of the heat reflective component include, elastomeric coatings, aluminum fiber coatings, acrylic and polyurethane coating systems, ceramic coatings insulating paints, metal pigment paints, metal pigment pastes and aluminum flakes. The heat reflective coated structural article of the present invention may be incorporated into commercial roofing products.

Abstract: Coating compositions, methods and articles of manufacture comprising a nanoparticle system employing same to impart surface modifying benefits for all types of soft surfaces, and in some cases, hard surfaces, are disclosed. In some embodiments, dispersement of nanoparticles in a suitable carrier medium allows for the creation of coating compositions, methods and articles of manufacture that create multi-use benefits to the modified surfaces. These surface modifications can produce long lasting or semi-permanent multi-use benefits that, in some embodiments, may include at least one of the following improved surface properties: cleaning, wettability, liquid strike-through, comfort, stain resistance, soil removal, malodor control, modification of surface friction, reduced damage to abrasion and color enhancement, relative to the surfaces unmodified with such nanoparticle systems.

Abstract: An antiglare film is described, which comprises a transparent support having thereon an antiglare layer, wherein the surface of the antiglare layer or the surface of a layer positioned above the antiglare layer is subjected to a rubbing treatment. A sheet polarizer and an image display device are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced plastic molded article including a surface layer (A) composed of a polymer material, an intermediate layer (B) and a fiber-reinforced plastic layer (C); wherein (1) said intermediate layer (B) is composed of the cured product of an intermediate layer composition comprising a curable resin composition including a polymerizable unsaturated monomer and a polymerization curable unsaturated resin, a filler and a thixotropic agent, (2) said curable resin composition is able to form a casting plate having tensile elongation percentage of 2 to 50% and Barcol hardness (B value) of 50 or more by its curing, (3) the content of said filler is 30 to 150 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of curable resin composition, and (4) the content of said thixotropic agent is 1 to 4 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of curable resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to abrasive articles comprising a resin transfer additive and methods of abrading a workpiece with the abrasive article. The resin control additive is a metal salt of a long chain fatty acid. The abrasive article comprises a backing having a major surface, and an abrasive layer secured to at least a portion of the major surface. The abrasive layer comprises a binder, abrasive particles distributed in the binder, and a resin control additive distributed in the binder, and wherein the abrasive layer has a substantially uniform thickness.

Abstract: Size-confined nanocomposite powders and methods for their manufacture are provided by coating fine powders with a nanoscale powder of a different composition. The nanocomposite plastics disclosed offer performance characteristics approaching those of metals and alloys. The nanocomposite powders are alternatively used for dispersion strengthening of metals, alloys, and ceramics. Novel materials based nanotechnology for energy devices and programmable drug delivery are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a material comprising a web wherein said web comprises at least one surface layer comprising polyether polymeric antistat, extrudable polymer, and compatibilizer wherein said surface layer has a roughness of greater than 0.3 Ra.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elastomer-bonded sheet material encompassing vulcanized elastomer content and content composed of at least one filler bonded therein, where the vulcanized elastomer content encompasses, based on the entire elastomer content, from about 25 to 70% by weight, preferably from about 40 to 60% by weight, of at least one vulcanized elastomer which in the unvulcanized state has not more than 10%, preferably not more than 7%, of unsaturated carbon double bonds in the main chain.

Abstract: A polyacetal mixture for processing into a polyacetal article to be acid-etched and plated comprises a polyacetal resin blend comprising 97-99.9 wt % polyacetal and 0.1-3 wt % of semicrystalline or amorphous thermoplastic non-polyacetal resin of molecular weight 5,000-50,000; and acid-soluble particles such as calcium carbonate. The acid-soluble particles are present in an amount from 2 to 6% by weight of the polyacetal blend, at least 98% of said acid-soluble particles being in the size range preferably from 0.1 to 2 micrometers. The mixture preferably also comprises acid-insoluble inorganic particles in particular fumed silica, present in an amount from ⅕ to {fraction (1/50)} the weight of the acid-soluble particles, the size of the acid-insoluble particles being from {fraction (1/20)} to {fraction (1/100)} the size of the acid-soluble particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides powder fluidization additives for increasing flowability of fine powders. The powder fluidization additives have both a smaller size than the fine powder and a mean apparent particle density less than the mean apparent particle density of the fine powder. The particles of the additive act to separate the fine powder particles and reduce interparticle forces allowing the flowability of the fine powder to be increased.

Abstract: An improved polyethylene film, including: polyethylene; mixed with calcium carbonate; and a metal salt concentrate in the range of 20-25% calcium carbonate; and 5-10% metal salt concentrate. Optionally, starch may be mixed in the range of 5-10% starch.

Abstract: A non-powered composite luminous panel including two plates of light transmissive material and the interlayer of a luminescent material provided between the two plates. The luminescent material includes a light transmissive resinous material and contains a suspension of luminescent particles, preferably of the long acting emitting type.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming an antibacterial layer containing a metal-modified apatite. First, an apatite-containing liquid is prepared, which contains both an inorganic coating agent and 0.01˜5 wt % of metal-modified apatite powder. Then, the apatite-containing liquid is applied to an object. The applied liquid is dried and hardened to form the desired antibacterial layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing particles, especially nanoparticles, by way of precipitation from solution on a rotating surface (1) of a rotating surface reactor is disclosed. Nanoparticles with a tight size distribution may be manufactured in bulk and without the problems of agglomeration that are associated with traditional stirred-tank reactors. Use of a rotating surface reactor allows precipitation of nanoparticles from viscous, supersaturated solutions by way of homogeneous nucleation aided by strong micromixing.

Abstract: In ordinary temperature some ceramic materials can absorb the environmental energy and radiate appropriate amount of far infrared ray with wavelength of 4 &mgr;m˜14 &mgr;m. Far infrared ray with wavelength of 4 &mgr;m˜14 &mgr;m can be absorbed by cell molecules of the living beings to cause resonance and activation. By utilizing this property, the slurry of the far infrared ceramic materials is coated with &mgr;m-grade thickness on some flexible base films to form the product of the present invention, and is used as as a wrappage, a protective lining, . . . etc., so as to achieve the freshkeeping for the food, the late-ripen for the picked fruits, as well as the warmkeeping, raising and healthkeeping for the living beings.

Abstract: A resin sheet which comprises a base layer containing particles dispersed therein and hence has excellent dimensional stability; a resin sheet which comprises a base layer containing particles dispersed therein and hence has excellent light diffusion properties; resin sheets which comprise either of those resin sheets containing dispersed particles and a reflecting layer, inorganic gas barrier layer, and color filter layer respectively superposed thereon; and a liquid crystal display using any of these resin sheets containing dispersed particles. Some of the resin sheets containing dispersed particles comprise a base layer comprising a thermoplastic resin or thermoset resin and dispersed therein an inorganic oxide having an average particle diameter of 1 to 100 nm, the amount of the inorganic oxide being 0.1 to 23% by weight based on the weight of the base layer.

Abstract: Color-stable, pigmented optical bodies comprising a single or multiple layer core having at least one layer of a thermoplastic polymer material. The thermoplastic polymer material has dispersed within it a particulate pigment. The optical bodies generally possess high clarity and low haze and exhibit a transmission of light within a wavelength band of interest within the visible spectrum of from about 10 to about 90 percent.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a ceramic body that can support a required amount of a catalyst component, without lowering the characteristics such as strength, being manufactured without forming a coating layer and providing a high performance ceramic catalyst that is excellent in practical utility and durability. A noble metal catalyst is supported directly on the surface of the ceramic body and the second component, consisting of compound or composite compound of element having d or f orbit in the electron orbits thereof such as W, Co, Ti, Fe, Ga and Nb, is dispersed in the first component made of cordierite or the like that constitutes the substrate ceramic. The noble metal catalyst can be directly supported by bonding strength generated by sharing the d or f orbits of the second component, or through interaction with the dangling bond that is generated in the interface between the first component and the second component.

Abstract: A crosslinkable thermal interface material is produced by combining at least one rubber compound, at least one amine resin and at least one thermally conductive filler. This interface material takes on the form of a liquid or “soft gel”. The gel state is brought about through a crosslinking reaction between the at least one rubber compound composition and the at least one amine resin composition. Once the foundation composition that comprises at least one rubber compound, at least one amine resin, and at least one thermally conductive filler has been prepared, the composition must be compared to the needs of the electronic component, vendor, or electronic product to determine if a phase change material and/or at least one solvent is needed to change some of the physical properties of the composition.

Abstract: A laminate for use in producing paperboard based laminated structures for beverage containers prepared by applying a layer of EVOH, nylon, or PET onto the paperboard, coating a unique tie layer comprising an anhydride-modified polyolefin based tie resin and an inorganic filler onto said layer of EVOH, nylon, or PET and applying a polyolefin layer onto the tie layer. The paperboard structure provides improved end use performance in fabrication and importantly cost savings.

Abstract: A water-resistant corrugated fiber board sheet having a high water resistance and capable of being recycled after the use contains a water-resistant linerboard adhered to both surfaces of a corrugated, water-resistant core sheet, The water repellency (JIS P8137) of at least one of both surfaces of the corrugated, water-resistant core sheet and the core sheet-side surface of the water-resistant linerboard in the recyclable water-resistant corrugated fiber board sheet is at least R 6 and the Cobb water absorption (JIS P8140; contact time: 30 minutes) of the surface of the corrugated fiberboard sheet is not higher than 30 gm2.

Abstract: A light reflection sheet (1) composed of a laminate comprising a white pigment contained layer 8 having projections having an average height of 0.1 to 5 &mgr;m on the layer surface and a polymer layer 9 stacked on the projection 7 side surface of the white pigment contained layer 8 is provided. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a light reflection sheet composed of a laminate, having no luminance unevenness, being hard to cause a white spot phenomenon and not causing Moire fringes due to sticking.

Abstract: A resin composition has a phase separation structure having at least two phases and inorganic particles having a mean primary particle size of 0.1 &mgr;m or less. The phase separation structure includes a matrix phase and a disperse phase. The inorganic particles are mainly present in any one of the matrix phase, the disperse phase, and the interface between the matrix phase and the disperse phase. The resin composition has a high thermal expansion coefficient and elastic modulus, and thus provides an adhesive for semiconductor devices which has excellent reflow resistance and adhesion.

Abstract: To accommodate recent progress in printing technologies including conversion to offset printing, color printing, high-speed mass printing and automation of printing, by providing a coating layer containing an inorganic surface preparation agent mainly comprising silica sol and colloidal silica or a coating layer containing an inorganic surface preparation agent, to which an inorganic pigment, surface-sizing agent, inorganic salt and/or organic binder accordingly added in addition to silica sol or colloidal silica, offset paper serviceable for newsprint paper, which has improved qualities such as high whiteness, excellent water absorption resistance and ink acceptability, few adhesion troubles such as surface tack and curling caused by adhesion, and low chemical oxygen demand COD) load in wastewater when recycled, is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of an alkylhydroxyalkyl cellulose, which has alkyl groups having 1-3 carbon atoms and hydroxyalkyl groups having 2-3 carbon atoms, is free from hydrophobically modifying alkyl groups having at least 4 carbon atoms and has a turbidity point of 50-95° C. The amount of carboxymethyl cellulose constitutes up to 1200 percent by weight of the amount of alkylhydroxyalkyl cellulose. An aqueous coating composition containing a combination of alkylhydroxyethyl cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose is also described.

Abstract: On a surface of a rare earth permanent magnet R—T—M—B wherein R is a rare earth element, T is Fe or Fe and Co, M is Ti, Nb, Al, V, Mn, Sn, Ca, Mg, Pb, Sb, Zn, Si, Zr, Cr, Ni, Cu, Ga, Mo, W or Ta, 5 wt %≦R≦40 wt %, 50 wt %≦90 wt %, 0 wt %≦M≦8 wt %, and 0.2 wt %≦B≦8 wt %, a solution comprising a flake fine powder of Al, Mg, Ca, Zn, Si, Mn or an alloy thereof and a silicone resin is applied and baked to form an adherent composite coating, thereby providing a corrosion resistant rare earth permanent magnet.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fine particle layer laminated film configured in such a manner that a plurality of fine particle layers containing the fine particles, of which average particle diameters are in the range of 1 nm and 95 nm, are laminated; wherein the fine particles in the fine particle layer laminated film are accreted by polymer molecules; there are air spaces within a film of the fine particle layer laminated film; and a density of the fine particles in the fine particle layer laminated film is in the range of 40% and 80% in percentage by volume. According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a laminated film sufficiently having a property of the fine particle, for example, a property such as a low index of refraction or the like. Therefore, the present invention has an effect such that the fine particle layer laminated film according to the present invention can be preferably used for an application such as an antirelection film or the like.

Abstract: Breathable, flushable, porous films and articles made therewith and a process for making these films. The present invention is directed to composites comprising a polymer that is water-soluble or water-degradable and a filler. The films are made by extruding the composite materials into a precursor film and, preferably, stretching the precursor film to achieve the desired breathability and water-dispersibility of the finished film. In one embodiment, the composition of the invention comprises a polymer of ethylene oxide and a filler such as calcium carbonate.

Abstract: An antireflection film having a hard coat layer prepared on one side of a transparent substrate directly or through other layers, and further an antireflection layer laminated on a surface of the hard coat layer, wherein the antireflection layer is formed by a dry cured film obtained from a solution comprising a siloxane oligomer (A) obtained by condensation polymerization after partial hydrolysis of a hydrolyzable alkoxy silane that contains a tetra alkoxy silane represented by a general formula (1): Si(OR)4 (where R represents methyl group or ethyl group) as a principal component and a compound (B) having a fluoro alkyl structure and a polysiloxane structure, is excellent scratch-proof property, stain resistance, and cured in a short period of time at comparatively low temperature.

Abstract: A multi-layered stretched resin film comprises a base layer (A) comprising more than 90 wt % of a polyolefinic resin and less than 10 wt % of an inorganic fine powder and/or an organic filler; and an amorphous resin-containing layer (B), comprising 0 to 85 wt % of a second polyolefinic resin, which may be the same or different than the first polyolefinic resin, and 15 to 100 wt % of an amorphous resin. The amorphous resin-containing layer (B) is disposed on at least one side of the base layer (A), and has a porosity of 5% or less. Such multi-layered stretched resin films are resistant to waving or curling caused by exposure to the vehicle component of offset printing inks during offset printing, and therefore have excellent printing properties.

Abstract: A substract for use in a data storage system is disclosed. The substrate includes at least one core layer comprising at least one plastic or plastic composite material exhibiting a modulus of about 350 kpsi or greater, and damping agents, reinforcing agents, or combinations thereof. The damping agents, reinforcing agents, or combinations thereof, are substantially uniformly distributed within the plastic or plastic composite material. Optionally, one or more skin layers are disposed adjacent the at least one core layer.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester film which has excellent productivity while ensuring a transferred image having excellent shape reproducibility and gradation and is particularly suitable for use as a base film for a heat-sensitive transfer ribbon. This film is formed by simultaneous biaxial orientation and contains 0.1 to 2 wt % of inert inorganic particles having an average particle diameter of 0.5 to 5 &mgr;m. This biaxially oriented polyester film has a value of 0.028 or less obtained by dividing the heat shrinkage factor (HS) (%) in a longitudinal direction at 200° C. by the F-5 value (N/mm2) (F5) in the longitudinal direction measured at normal temperature (about 23° C.) of the film.

Abstract: The invention describes a low temperature method for producing multi-layered or multi-phased coatings. With the technique according to the present invention, surface coatings with controlled variations in terms of chemical composition, phase composition, porosity, surface roughness, mechanical properties, biocompatibility, etc can be achieved. The method of coating a substrate surface comprises the steps of preparing several powder mixtures of different chemical composition containing at least a non-hydrated hydraulic ceramic powder binder phase, pre-treating a substrate surface, to increase the adhesion between the substrate and the ceramic coating, applying said non-hydrated powder mixtures of different chemical composition on the substrate as layers on top of each other, and finally, hydrating the powder layers in a curing agent.

Abstract: The invention is to offer electronic parts and a method of producing the same in which a producing time is shortened, crack or warp are hard to occur, and cost-down can be attained. Core substrates are made by forming a resin or a compound material made by mixing powder-like functional materials with this resin into thin plates, and hardening them. Conductor patterns are formed on at least any of front and back surfaces of the core substrates through any of an evaporation process, an ion plating process, an ion beam process, a sputtering process, and a vapor deposition process, followed by patterning. Half-hardened prepregs are produced by forming the resin or the compound material made by mixing powder-like functional materials with this resin into the thin plates. The prepregs and the core substrates are alternately laminated and laminated layers are made by unifying through a hot pressing.

Abstract: Using a combination of relatively coarse filler and latex binder, a high solids coating which has a minimum solids content of about 60% by volume, can be produced with a relatively low working viscosity. These very high solids coatings can be applied in thick single layers and oven cured without cracking. They maintain more than 80% of their original wet thickness. The resulting coating provides an extremely hard and durable surface, even on relatively soft mineral fiber board ceiling tiles or wall panels.

Abstract: Method and assembly for forming a paper or board web and a product made using the method. According to the method, the web (11) is made from fibers and then the web (11) is treated with pigment particles. The web is treated with microscopic pigment particles whose average size is so small as to permit the particles to adhere to each other by van der Waals forces. The particles are transferred to the web and adhered thereto advantageously using an ion-blast technique.

Abstract: A thermal conductive sheet with conductive foil is obtained by press bonding a magnetic foil to a thermal conductive layer via a primer layer. Since the primer layer contains a thermal conductive filler, it has high thermal conductivity and does not interrupt thermal conduction from the thermal conductive layer to the magnetic foil. It also spontaneously destroys a skin layer on the surface of the thermal conductive layer upon the press bonding. Accordingly, the thermal conductive sheet with conductive foil of the present invention improves thermal conduction from the thermal conductive layer to the conductive foil, eliminating the unfavorable effects of the skin layer and the primer layer, and thus improves heat radiation of the thermal conductive sheet with conductive foil.

Abstract: This invention relates an optoelectronic material comprising a uniform medium with a controllable electric characteristic; and semiconductor ultrafine particles dispersed in the medium and having a mean particle size of 100 nm or less, and an application device using the same.

Abstract: A molded article such as a floor tile is made from recycled carpet waste which includes a polyvinyl chloride component in the backing material and fiber component having a melting point above the melting point of polyvinyl chloride. A mixture of the recycled carpet material is shredded and additional polyvinyl chloride is fed to an extruder where the polyvinyl chloride is melted without melting the carpet fibers. The resulting mixture is discharged and molded, such as by injection molding, to form a molded product. The molded product includes a continuous matrix of polyvinyl chloride having recycled carpet fibers uniformly dispersed therein. The molded article contains about 45% to about 85% of polyvinyl chloride, about 5% to about 20% of recycled carpet fibers, up to about 5% of a plasticizer and up to about 5% of an ethylene copolymer by weight based on the total weight of the product.