Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber sheet having a thickness of 500 ?m or less, wherein a rubber component in a rubber composition to constitute the rubber sheet contains a liquid elastomer having a weight-average molecular weight of from 500 to 100000, and a method for producing a rubber sheet having a thickness of 500 ?m or less, which includes a step (A) of forming a film of a rubber composition not containing an organic compound having a boiling point not higher than 150° C., on a substrate sheet at a temperature at which the viscosity of the rubber composition falls within a range of from 10 to 100000 mPa·s. Using the specific liquid elastomer, the present invention provides a rubber sheet having a thickness of 500 ?m or less. Not using any special coating apparatus, the present invention provides a method for producing a rubber sheet of a rubber composition not containing an organic compound having a boiling point not higher than 150° C.

Abstract: A multi-layered laminate for producing membranes for electroacoustic transducers, comprises a first layer of a polyether ether ketone film having a heat of crystallisation of at least 15 J/g, a second layer (of a thermoplastic plastic film having a heat of crystallisation of no more than 5 J/g, and an adhesive layer arranged between the first and second layers. Alternatively, the first and second layers are defined by their shrinkage properties after 15 minutes at 200° C.: the first layer has shrinkage of more than 10% in at least one direction, and the second layer has shrinkage of less than 10% in the longitudinal and transverse directions. A laminate constructed in this manner exhibits lower fold formation when processed using multi-cavity thermoforming. The laminates are useful for the production of membranes for electroacoustic transducers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an optical article including a multilayer optical film and a primer layer disposed on the multilayer optical film. The primer layer consists essentially of a sulfopolyester and a crosslinker. The multilayer optical film may be a reflective film, a polarizer film, a reflective polarizer film, a diffuse blend reflective polarizer film, a diffuser film, a brightness enhancing film, a turning film, a mirror film, or a combination thereof. A microstructured or unstructured optical layer may be disposed on the primer layer opposite the multilayer optical film. Also disclosed herein is a method of making the optical article. Also disclosed herein is a display device including the optical article.

Abstract: A laminate film including a first core polylactic acid layer, a coating receiving-layer of polylactic acid, and coated on one side of the coating receiving-layer with PVOH, EVOH, a blend of crosslinked EVOH/PVOH, vinyl alcohol-vinylamine (PVAm) copolymer, anionic carboxylated styrene-butadiene copolymer (SBR) emulsion, or blends thereof. This coating may be applied after the machine-direction orientation step and dried and oriented in a transverse direction orientation oven if in-line coating is desired; or applied to the film in an off-line coating method and dried in an air flotation oven. The dried coating layer can be metallized. This laminate film exhibits excellent gas and moisture barrier properties, appearance, and metal adhesion. It may also optionally include a heat sealable or winding improving layer on the side opposite the coating receiving-layer of the core layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biaxially stretched article obtained by stretching a thermoplastic composition in a machine direction and a transverse direction at elevated temperature, said thermoplastic composition comprising a polyolefin phase containing at least one polyolefin, a starch phase containing thermoplastic starch, and at least one compatibiliser, wherein the article has a layered morphology with alternating layers of starch phase and polyolefin phase, said layers of starch phase and polyolefin phase extending in machine direction and transverse direction.

Abstract: An object with a coating comprising: a) covalent bonds formed by reaction of a thiol group and a carbon-carbon double bond, b) covalent bonds formed by reaction of a thiol group and epoxide group, c) covalent bonds formed by a reaction of a carbon-carbon double bond and an epoxide group, said coating comprising a first primer coating and a second coating, said coating comprising covalent bonds between said first and second coatings, said first primer coating comprising covalent cross links between compounds, in the first coating the fraction (r3=ta/tc) of unreacted thiol groups (ta) to thiol groups which have reacted to form a covalent bond (tc) does not exceed 0.11, wherein the half height peak width of tan delta does not exceed 30° C. Advantages of the dual cure composition is that excellent strength is obtained and that the second curing is slow compared to the first initial curing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated object comprising at least (a) a metal layer, (b) a coupling layer, (c) an inner polymer layer, and (d) a substrate surface, wherein the coupling layer (b) is arranged between layers (a) and (c) and connects said layers, the polymer layer (c) being arranged on the substrate surface (d) and the sum of the diameters of layers (a) and (b) being between 5 nm and 500 nm. The invention also relates to methods and devices for producing the object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an entry sheet for drilling use, which exhibits excellent hole position accuracy even when transported at ambient temperature for a long time and/or stored under a thermal environment having a higher temperature than in Japan, more specifically to an entry sheet for drilling use for a laminated board or a multi-layered board comprising a metallic support foil and a layer of water-soluble resin composition formed on at least one surface of the metallic support foil, wherein the water-soluble resin composition comprises a water-soluble resin, a water-soluble lubricant and a linear unsaturated fatty acid salt, the layer of water-soluble resin composition is formed by cooling from a cooling start temperature of 120° C. to 160° C. to a cooling end temperature of 25° C. to 40° C. within 60 seconds at a cooling rate of not less than 1.5° C./sec, the water-soluble resin composition has a degree of crystallinity of not less than 1.

Abstract: The present teachings disclose a fuser member comprising a substrate, a functional layer disposed on the substrate and an outer layer disposed on the functional layer. The outer layer comprises a cross-linked perfluorinated polyether.

Abstract: Films useful as optical reflectors are prepared by coating a sheet of polyethylene terephthalate or other thermoplastic with acrylic polymer, white pigment, and optionally other additives such as impact modifiers, matting agents and UV stabilizers.

Abstract: Surface modification layers and associated heat treatments, that may be provided on a sheet, a carrier, or both, to control both room-temperature van der Waals (and/or hydrogen) bonding and high temperature covalent bonding between the thin sheet and carrier. The room-temperature bonding is controlled so as to be sufficient to hold the thin sheet and carrier together during vacuum processing, wet processing, and/or ultrasonic cleaning processing, for example. And at the same time, the high temperature covalent bonding is controlled so as to prevent a permanent bond between the thin sheet and carrier during high temperature processing, as well as maintain a sufficient bond to prevent delamination during high temperature processing.

Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus are provided for the production of prepreg slit tape wherein master rolls of prepreg sheet are formed which are capable of being slit, with liner attached, at high precision.

Abstract: When a bridge pier is reinforced or repaired by wrapping a reinforcement around the pier, a waterproof sheet having a sufficient flexibility to attach to and cover the interface between the pier and the reinforcement in a liquid-tight manner is useful. The waterproof sheet is attached to the interface between the pier and the reinforcement to prevent water from penetrating into the interface for thereby preventing the reinforcement from deterioration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a yarn comprising polymeric filaments and/or polymeric staple fibers containing a filler, wherein said filler is a plurality of fibrils having an average length of between 50 ?m and 200 ?m.

Abstract: A mat is provided for use on a carpeted floor surface, a hard floor surface, or both, and can have a substantially planar upper body surface suitable for interaction with a chair or other support structure. A slip-resistant layer can be bonded to a substantially planar lower body surface of the mat. The slip-resistant layer can be in the form of strips or coextensive with the entire lower body surface. The slip-resistant layer can allow placement in applications requiring simultaneous placement on both carpeted and hard floor surfaces, yet facilitating stable placement on both surfaces.

Abstract: A coated fiber cement article in the form of an unattached fiber cement board substrate having a first major surface at least a portion of which is covered with a crush resistant final topcoat composition comprising a multistage latex polymer, and a method for making a crush resistant coated fiber cement article by coating a fiber cement board substrate with such a composition and stacking the coated boards.

Abstract: Disclosed is a weight lifting station floor with a center portion that includes a resilient floor material, a translucent floor material, and a display layer positioned between the resilient floor material and the translucent floor material such that the display layer is visible through the translucent floor material, where the resilient floor material, the translucent floor material and the display layer are integrated together as a unitary structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealable, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer B, a sealable cover layer A, and a non-sealable cover layer C. The invention further relates to a method for producing the film and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Article comprising a substrate being a metal and a polymer layer, said polymer layer is extrusion coated on the substrate, wherein the polymer layer comprises a composition comprising (a) polyolefin, (b) a non-migratory slip agent, and (c) an anti-blocking agent.

Abstract: An optical device structure with a light outcoupling layer is provided. The optical device structure includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, and a layer of polyimide (PI) or its copolymer formed on the first surface of the substrate, wherein the layer of polyimide or its copolymer is prepared from at least one aromatic diamine and at least one cycloaliphatic dianhydride, and an optical component formed on the layer of polyimide or its copolymer.

Abstract: Provided is a multilayer film, in which a resin layer obtained using a resin (?) is provided on at least one surface of a polyester film, and which satisfies the conditions (I)-(IV) described below. (I) The resin layer has a thickness of 80-500 nm. (II) The resin layer has a pencil hardness of F or higher. (III) The multilayer film has a haze of 3.0% or less. (IV) The resin (?) is a resin that is obtained by heating a resin composition, which contains a resin (A) that has a hydroxyl group and an acryloyl group and a melamine compound (B) that has a methylol group, at 150° C. or higher. This multilayer film has a transparent resin layer that has a predominantly thin thickness of 500 nm or less, while having high hardness and excellent oligomer precipitation inhibiting properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides an entry sheet for drilling excellent in hole position accuracy compared with the conventional entry sheet for drilling. Such an entry sheet for drilling is an entry sheet for drilling comprising metallic support foil and a layer comprising a resin composition formed on at least one surface of the metallic support foil, in which the resin composition contains a resin and 70 parts by mass to 130 parts by mass of molybdenum disulfide based on 100 parts by mass of the resin, and the layer comprising the resin composition has a thickness in a range from 0.02 to 0.3 mm.

Abstract: Magnetic receptive media, the magnetic receptive media comprises at least one printable substrate layer and at least one layer formed from a hot melt polymer composition, the hot melt polymer composition comprising Greater than about 70% to about 95% magnetite and about 5% to less than about 30% thermoplastic polymer and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glass sheet having an enamel-based coating provided on at least one of its surface, which is in direct contact with said sheet and which comprises: a glass frit, inorganic pigments and organic compounds comprising at least one cross-linked compound, said coating exhibiting a xylene resistance of at least 00double rubs, as measured using the Solvent Resistance Rub Test according to ASTM D5402-06 (2011) as modified therein. Such a glass sheet can be heat treated (for example, in view of a subsequent tempering process) and, before heat treatment, can be handled and transported without damaging the coating, can be cut and ground without causing the coating to peel off or to be damaged at the borders of the cutting line, and offer a good resistance under running water, avoiding the peeling off or destruction of the coating during edges grinding or storage or transportation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a flat panel detector such that the surface on the side of a fluorescent body layer of a scintillator panel which has the fluorescent body layer comprising a column crystal on the supporting body, is coupled to the planar light receiving element surface of a light-receiving element, comprising: a step of manufacturing the scintillator panel which has a larger area than that of the planar light receiving element surface; a step of trimming the edges of the scintillator panel, obtained by the step of manufacturing the scintillator panel, to correspond to the area of the planar light receiving element surface; and a step of coupling the edge-trimmed scintillator panel to the planar light receiving element surface, thus providing a flat panel detector which has an excellent productivity and that can be made small in size without non-image area.

Abstract: The disclosed concept relates to methods for the manufacture of molded parts having composite nanofibers deposited on a surface of the molded parts. The molded parts are manufactured by utilizing injection molding techniques. The nanofibers are capable of imparting to the molded part functionality, such as but not limited to electrical conductivity, magnetic properties, thermal conductivity, hydrophobicity and superhydrophobicity. The methods include depositing the nanofibers at least partially on an interior surface of a mold, injecting a polymer-containing composition into the mold and extracting a molded part from the mold. A surface of the molded part includes a layer or coating of nanofibers deposited thereon and/or therein. The nanofibers are transferred from the interior surface of the mold to the surface of the molded part. The mold and molded part can include three-dimensional shapes as well as two-dimensional shapes.

Abstract: Provided herein is a reflective optical construction containing a fluoropolymer barrier layer, wherein the fluoropolymer is selected from the group consisting of homopolymers and copolymers of at least one tetrafluoropropene or pentafluoropropene, preferably 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. Also disclosed is a method of forming a reflective optical construction including (a) applying a barrier layer comprising one or more fluoropolymers selected from the group consisting of homopolymers and copolymers of at least one tetrafluoropropene or pentafluoropropene, and (b) curing.

Abstract: The invention provides a ceramic green sheet having plasticity, punching property, and sinterability of satisfactory levels as well as a low percent (heat) shrinkage. In the production of a ceramic slurry serving as a raw material of the sheet, ingredients thereof are mixed under such conditions that the functional group ratio (polyol to isocyanate) is 1.5/11.5 to 11.5/11.5; the urethane resin formed from isocyanate and polyol has a repeating-unit-based molecular weight of 290 to 988; and the ratio by weight of the urethane resin to a ceramic powder falls within a range of 4.5 to 10 parts by weight of the urethane resin with respect to 100 parts by weight of the ceramic powder. A ceramic green sheet having, in well balance, all of the properties (i.e., plasticity, punching property, sinterability, and (heat) shrinkage) required for facilitating subsequent processes such as mechanical working and firing can be provided.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an acrylic resin composition for a film having reduced bleeding and sticking to a roll during formation of an acrylic resin film. The present invention is an acrylic resin composition for a film, the composition comprising: a high-molecular-weight hindered amine-based light stabilizer (A) having a triazine backbone; and an acrylic resin (B). When this acrylic resin composition for a film is used, there is reduced bleeding to a roll surface during film formation, and minimized sticking of the film to the roll.

Abstract: A thin self-supporting adhesive film is claimed that includes a first polyurethane and a solid surface-deactivated isocyanate.

Abstract: Sustainable film compositions and articles including recycled elastomer. The compositions comprise one or more virgin polymers. Optionally, the films may also include one or more compatibilizers having compatibility with the polymers and a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) such as a block copolymer with a hard block and a soft block. Multi- or mono-layer films are possible. The films are useful for packaging films or component films for consumer products.

Abstract: Decorative ionomeric surfaced film and sheet (e.g., multilayer co-extruded polymer) and articles made therefrom (e.g., automotive panels and parts) exhibiting good weatherability, mar resistance, and surface appearance of a high quality automotive finish (including color, haze, gloss, and DOI) and economical process for making (e.g., co-extrusion) and using (e.g., thermoforming and injection backfilling) the same.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards coating compositions comprising from 50 to 85 percent of an aqueous dispersion based on a total weight of the coating composition; a stabilizing solvent composition comprising a first alcohol and a second alcohol, wherein each alkyl chain of the first alcohol and the second alcohol is one to three carbon atoms, with the proviso that neither the first alcohol nor the second alcohol is propylene glycol; a basic water composition; and a crosslinker.

Abstract: A multi-layer film which is excellent in transferability to a metal shape during thermoforming and hardly produces uneven thickness, wrinkles, whitening or cracks on the surface of the obtained molded article. The multi-layer film has a layer (layer A) containing a polycarbonate resin and a polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer and a layer (layer B) containing an acrylic resin, wherein the layer B is formed on at least one side of the layer A.

Abstract: The present application provides an ultrathin shielding film of high shielding effectiveness, comprising two or more solid shielding layers. An electrically-conductive adhesive layer is coated onto the outer surface at one side of the solid shielding layers, and one or more insulation film layers are formed on the outer surface at the other side of the solid shielding layers. A carrier film layer is provided on the outer surface of the insulation film layers. A protective film covers the lower surface of the electrically-conductive adhesive layer. The present application further discloses a manufacturing method of an ultrathin shielding film of high shielding effectiveness.

Abstract: A packaging material 1 includes a heat resistant resin stretched film layer 2 as an outer layer, a thermoplastic resin layer 3 as an inner layer, a metal foil layer 4 arranged between these layers, and a colored ink layer 10 arranged between the metal foil layer 4 and the heat resistant resin stretched film layer 2. As the heat resistant resin stretched film, a heat resistant resin stretched film having a hot water shrinkage rate of 2% to 20% is used, and the heat resistant resin stretched film layer 2 and the colored ink layer 4 are integrally laminated via an easily adhesive layer 30. In this packaging material, at the time of forming and sealing, and even being used in a somewhat severe environment such as high-temperature and humid environment, the colored ink layer will not be detached from the heat resistant resin stretched film layer.

Abstract: Use of an antioxidant being a sterically hindered phenol for increasing the drawdown speed of a low density polyethylene in an extrusion coating process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light-weight fiber-reinforced composite material that has excellent flame retardance and mechanical properties and never emits a halogen gas. The present invention also provides a prepreg and en epoxy resin composition suited to obtain the above described fiber-reinforced composite material. The present invention also provides an integrated molding which is produced using the above described fiber-reinforced composite material, thereby suitable for use in electric/electronic casings. The epoxy resin composition is such that it contains the following components [A], [B] and [C]: [A] epoxy resin, [B] amine curing agent, and [C] phosphorus compound, wherein the concentration of the component [C] is 0.2 to 15% by weight in terms of phosphorus atom concentration.

Abstract: In relation to a polymerizable composition for forming a transparent optical resin layer to be interposed between an image display section of an image display device and a light-transmissive protective section thereof, the present invention provides a polymerizable composition that does not give rise to display defects caused by the deformation of the image display section, enables high-luminance, high-contrast image displaying, has excellent heat resistance, and also has a low dielectric constant. This polymerizable composition comprises: (1) a urethane (meth)acrylate obtained by reacting a hydrogenated polyolefin polyol and a compound having an isocyanato group and a (meth)acryloyl group; (2) a (meth)acryloyl-group-containing compound having a hydrocarbon group with a carbon number of 6 or greater; and (3) a photopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: An insulated component (1) of a household appliance, in particular of a dishwasher, comprising a substrate (10) and an insulation structure (12) applied onto a surface (13) of the substrate (10); wherein the insulation structure (12) comprises one or more layers (14) made of one or more sprayable filled polyurethane materials, wherein said one or more layers (14) comprise a layer (14a, 14d) made of elastomeric polyurethane material applied directly onto the surface (13) of the component (1) and having the following properties: a specific density comprised between 1 and 3 g/cm3; a tan delta at 20° C. and at 100-300 Hz comprised between about 0.4 and 1.6; and a tan delta at 60° C. and at 100-300 Hz comprised between about 0.5 and 2.2.

Abstract: Gas generating and releasing articles consisting essentially of a polymer and a gas generating solid dispersed therein are described. The article generates a controlled fast and followed by a slow release gas in response to moisture.

Abstract: Thermal management techniques and methods for various types of structures that require a thermal property, such as thermal conductivity and/or flame retardance, and have a surface in proximity to a source of thermal energy. Such a structure includes a substrate formed of a metallic material or a thermally conductive plastic material, and a white fluoropolymer layer directly on a surface of the substrate without a discrete adhesive layer therebetween. The white fluoropolymer layer defines an outermost surface of the structure, has a reflectivity of greater than 95%, and has a thickness sufficient to inhibit degradation of the thermal property of the structure resulting from impingement of the surface by the thermal energy.

Abstract: A window for a display device includes a polymer resin layer, and a light transmittance film positioned on at least one side of the polymer resin layer, wherein the light transmittance film layer includes a first plastic substrate, a second plastic substrate, and a buffer layer positioned between the first plastic substrate and the second plastic substrate, and a display device including the same.

Abstract: An intumescent coating composition having improved char yield, while maintaining its physical, mechanical, and esthetic properties comprises (a) particulate poly(phenylene ether), wherein the mean particle size of the poly(phenylene ether) is 1 to 100 micrometers; (b) a film-forming binder; (c) an acid source; (d) a blowing agent; and (e) optionally, a carbon source other than the particulate poly(phenylene ether); wherein polyolefins, homopolystyrenes, rubber-modified polystyrenes, styrene-containing copolymers, and hydrogenated and unhydrogenated block copolymers of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene are all absent from the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laminates comprising at least one structural layer and a heat sealable layer, wherein the heat sealable layer comprises or is produced from polytrimethylene succinate, poly(trimethylene terephthalate-co-succinate), or blends thereof. This invention also relates to packages comprising the laminates, said package is heat sealable at a heat sealing temperature below 100° C. to provide a heat sealing strength of 10 N/15 mm or higher.

Abstract: A window for a display device, the window including a polymeric substrate, a polymeric layer disposed on a side of the polymeric substrate, and a binder layer interposed between the polymeric substrate and the polymer layer, wherein the binder layer includes a binder and a blue colorant.

Abstract: A display device window includes a polymer blending resin layer and a light transmittance film disposed on the polymer blending resin layer. The polymer blending resin layer includes a continuous phase and a dispersion phase.

Abstract: A method for selecting a viscoelastic plastic interlayer including two outer layers and a central layer. The interlayer is for incorporation between two glass sheets of a glazing unit. The method of selection includes providing first and second components respectively as the central layer and the outer layers, and measuring the shear modulus G? of the first and second components. The material of the second component is selected only if G? is a certain value at a specific temperature and frequency range. The thickness h of the first component is set so that h is a specific value and so that g=G?/h is within a specific range of values at a specific temperature and frequency range. The method optimizes the damping of the second and third natural frequencies of a vehicle windshield without weighing down the windshield.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed, comprising a polycarbonate resin, an inorganic infrared shielding additive, and carbon black, wherein an article prepared from the composition has the inorganic infrared shielding additive present at about 0.01 to about 1.0 grams per square meter, and carbon black present at about 0.001 to about 2.0 grams per square meter. The article prepared from the composition meets at least one scale requirement for European Norm EN 169 and/or EN 171, and is useful for preparing infrared shielding protective eyewear with low haze.

Abstract: A polylactic acid based resin sheet includes a layer formed of a composition (D) containing polylactic acid (A), an ionic surface active agent (B), and a nonionic surface active agent (C), wherein the polylactic acid (A) has a content of 50 mass % or more and 99.5 mass % or less in the entire 100 mass % of the composition (D), and the mass ratio between the ionic surface active agent (B) and the nonionic surface active agent (C) satisfies 2?(B)/(C)?20.