Abstract: A release oil barrier layer is coated over the silicone rubber cushion layer of a toner fusing roll by means of a coating composition having a low VOC content and comprising an aqueous dispersion of a fluorocarbon polymer in particulate form and a water-dispersible polyurethane.

Abstract: A glass body for optical fiber containing GeO.sub.2 --SiO.sub.2 glass in a core portion thereof, in which the GeO.sub.2 --SiO.sub.2 glass has an absorbance at 5.16 eV of at least 1/mm but not higher than 2.5/mm or in which concentration of Ge.sup.2+ contained in the GeO.sub.2 --SiO.sub.2 glass substantially lies within the range of 1.1.times.10.sup.-9 to 2.8.times.10.sup.-9 mol/mm.sup.3 as calculated by the following general equation:A=.epsilon..sub.5.16ev .multidot.C.sub.(Ge2+) .multidot.1wherein A is absorbance which is expressed by A=-log T (T being transmittance) and normalized per 1 mm of optical path length, C.sub.(Ge2+) is Ge.sup.2+ concentration, .epsilon..sub.5.16ev is absorption coefficient (1/mol/cm), and 1 is optical path length.

Abstract: The invention relates to glass threads coated with a sizing composition comprising (A) at least one alkane polyglycidyl ether, (B) at least one coupling agent and (C) at least one adhesive film-forming agent. These threads are especially suitable for reinforcing thermoplastic polyesters, such as polybutylene terephthalate or polyethylene terephthalate.

Abstract: A clad optical fiber comprising a core of glass, optionally a glass cladding with a lower refractive index than the glass core and a polymeric cladding made of a material having a refractive index smaller than that of the core (and smaller than that of the glass cladding, if any). The polymeric cladding is made of a cured material of a viscosity increased di- or multi-functional (meth)acrylate and a photopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: A lubricating film of the invention is comprised of a chemically adsorbed monomolecular film, in which long-chain molecules are chemically bonded to at least one surface of a substrate via siloxane bonding, and layers of chemically adsorbed monomolecular film are formed on the surface of the previously formed chemically adsorbed monomolecular film after changing the groups at the end of chemical admolecules to monofunctional groups. The lubricating film has excellent endurance against sliding, with lubrication and anti-abrasion properties, and such properties of the film can be maintained for a long period. A chemically adsorbed monomolecular film can be formed on a substrate surface via covalent bonding (SiO--) by the dehydrochlorination reaction between active hydrogens on the substrate surface and the silane-based chemical adsorbent comprising dimethylsilyl groups.

Abstract: Lubricious silicone surface modifying treatments and/or coatings for modifying the frictional or slip surface characteristics of shaped elastomeric articles are provided in surface modifications including a coating or surface modifying composition comprising: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from unsubstituted and halogen-substituted aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic and alkyl aromatic groups having less than or equal to about ten carbon atoms, R.sup.1 is independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxyl, halogen, alkoxy and acyloxy groups, R.sup.2 is independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl and halogen-substituted alkyl groups, n is an integer of 1 to 3 inclusive, and m=3-n. The cured, highly crosslinked, three dimensional silicone coatings are effective at reducing the coefficient of friction of surfaces of shaped elastomeric articles, such as those frequently used in medical devices, by a factors of from about 50% to about 80% as compared with the same uncoated substrates.

Abstract: Dehydroxylated, silica-containing, glass surfaces are known to be at least partially terminated by strained siloxane rings. According to the invention, a surface of this kind is exposed to a selected silane compound or mixture of silane compounds under reaction-promoting conditions. The ensuing reaction results in opening of the strained siloxane rings, and termination of surface atoms by chemical species, such as organic or organosilicon species, having desirable properties. These species can be chosen to provide qualities such as hydrophobicity, or improved coupling to a polymeric coating.

Abstract: An improved method for producing hydrophobic polyolefin-containing staple fiber for processing, with reduced waste and improved crimp by sequential treatment with two finish compositions comprising at least one neutralized phosphoric acid ester and at least one polysiloxane of defined classes and amounts.

Abstract: According to the invention, a durable hydrophilic adsorbed film is formed on the surface of a substrate including metals, glass, plastics and the like in which the substrate has a surface layer containing hydroxyl groups or imino groups. The film is formed by covalently bonding chemical absorbents of silane groups containing a pluralilty of chloro groups to the substrate surfaces. The substrate 1 such as glass or nylon is dipped and held in a non-aqueous solution containing fluorocarbon groups and hydrocarbon groups containing chemical absorbents of silane groups containing a plurality of chloro goups including SiCl.sub.4, Cl.sub.3 SiOSiCl.sub.3, HSiCl.sub.3 or Cl.sub.3 SiOSiCl.sub.2 OSiCl.sub.3. After taking out the substrate 1 from the solution, drying it in a low moisture or substantially moistureless atmosphere to remove said non-aqueous solvents, the substrate is exposed to the air. A hydrophilic adsorbed ultra-thin film is thus formed by a dehydrochlorination reaction.

Abstract: A protective monolayer is formed on e.g. silica gel and glass surfaces comprising a monolayer of silicon and oxygen atoms which is substituted with first and second hydrocarbyl substituents.

Abstract: There is provided a melt extrudable, moisture curable thermoplastic polymer which is produced from a silane modified elastomeric polymer and which has improved hysteresis, reduced stress decay and improved creep properties. The polymer may be processed into a nonwoven web, film, fiber or foam which may be laminated to other materials such as spunbond polyolefin layers and may be used in medical, personal care, feminine hygiene and other applications.

Abstract: A high solubility size composition is provided which may be applied to glass fibers useful for reinforcing polymeric materials. The size composition includes: a first film former comprising a polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane derived from a saturated, non-crosslinkable polyester; a second film former comprising at least one ingredient selected from i) a vinyl acetate glycidyl methacrylate copolymer and ii) a mixture of a vinyl acetate glycidyl methacrylate copolymer and a vinyl acetate homopolymer; a silane coupling agent; and water. Using glass fibers coated with the high solubility size composition allows the advantageous production of low-pigmented or non-pigmented molded parts having enhanced surface appearance and color uniformity.

Abstract: The present invention is hydrophobic silica gels and a method for their preparation under neutral conditions. The method comprises two steps, where in the first step the pH of a silica hydrosol is adjusted with a base to within a range of about pH 3 to pH 7 to facilitate formation of a silica hydrogel. In the second step the silica hydrogel is contacted with an organosilicon compound in the presence of a catalytic amount of a strong acid to effect hydrophobing of the silica hydrogel. In a preferred method, in a third step the hydrophobic silica gel is contacted with a sufficient quantity of a water-immiscible organic solvent to convert the hydrophobic silica hydrogel into a hydrophobic silica organogel.

Abstract: A structural rebar of the present invention comprises: an inner core formed by pultruding reinforcing fibers of a first reinforcing material through a bath or injection system of a first resin material; and an outer cladding comprising an inner cladding layer and an outer cladding layer. The inner core contains at least about 40 percent by weight reinforcing fibers of the first reinforcing material. The inner cladding layer comprises a second resin material reinforced with reinforcing fibers of a second reinforcing material. The fibers of the second reinforcing material are preferably unidirectional and oriented substantially parallel to the fibers of the first reinforcing material. The outer cladding layer comprises a corrosion-resistant third resin material reinforced with a third reinforcing material. Rebar of this configuration can have sufficient strength, rigidity, and corrosion resistance to be suitable for use in cementitious structural members.

Abstract: A sizing composition for glass is provided. The sizing composition comprises a vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion, a polyvinyl acetate copolymer latex, and a vinyl acrylic copolymer emulsion.

Abstract: This invention relates to treating agents, glass fiber substrates treated with such agents, and the use of such treated glass fiber substrates in molded, glass fiber reinforced resins that are suited to copper clad laminates, composite base materials, printed wiring boards such as mass lamination boards, and, in particular, multilayer printed wiring boards.

Abstract: Polymers which form ultrathin, chemically adherent, anisotropic films on substrate surfaces impart useful properties to the surface. The polymers can be functionalized with any of a wide array of side chains and groups to impart properties and/or uses to the substrate.

Abstract: Polymers which form ultrathin, chemically adherent, anisotropic films on substrate surfaces impart useful properties to the surface. The polymers can be functionalized with any of a wide array of side chains and groups to impart properties and/or uses to the substrate.

Abstract: A ceramifiable sizing composition includes, in % by weight:a) 5.5 to 20% of at least one water-soluble metal salt chosen from chromium, zirconium, titanium and aluminum salts;b) 0.2 to 15% of at least one binding agent;c) 0.15 to 3% of at least one silane giving the continuous inorganic yarn good properties of resistance to abrasion and of tensile strength of dry yarn;d) 0.6 to 17% of at least one lubricating agent; ande) a balance of water.

Abstract: The present invention includes aqueous coating compositions adapted to coat a plurality of sized glass fibers, glass fibers coated with the same and composites reinforced with the coated glass fibers.

Abstract: This invention involves a prepreg composition and procedure for use in forming printed circuit boards with reduced and uniform dielectric constant, improved thermal expansion characteristics, and uniform appearance. The prepreg composite is a resin impregnated substrate and has a reduced dielectric constant as low as 3.5. It contains 5-30% by resin volume of hollow inorganic microsphere filler whose diameters are less than 40 micrometers, and the uniform distribution of the hollow inorganic microspheres is controlled by the presence of hydrophobic fumed silica or other similar flow modifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fiber treatment compositions comprising an unsaturated acetate, an organohydrogensiloxane, a metal catalyst, and a dispersant selected from the group consisting of one or more surfactants and one or more solvents. The compositions of the present invention impart beneficial characteristics such as slickness, softness, compression resistance and water repellency to substrates such as fibers and fabrics.

Abstract: Polymer blend for insulating electrical wires comprises a first polymer (polyester) having an inherent L.O.I. not higher than 21% and up to 40% by weight of a polyimide-siloxane (PIS) copolymer. Preferred polyesters are polybutylene terephthalate or polyester-ester block copolymers. Preferred wire constructions have core insulation layer of polyethylene or polyester overlaid with jacket of the polyester/PIS copolymer blend.

Abstract: The invention relates to organopolysiloxane compositions that when crosslinked form electroconductive elastomers. The elastomers are formed via an addition crosslinking method and contain 11% to 30% by weight with respect to the total composition of carbon fibers having a 0.1 to 10 mm average length. The compositions are suitable for producing injection molded articles.

Abstract: An easily producible electroconductive conjugate fiber having an excellent electroconductivity and a high whiteness includes at least one non-electroconductive filamentary segment (A) formed from a fiber-forming polymeric material and at least one electroconductive filamentary segment (B) incorporated with the segments (A) so as to form, for example, a core-in-sheath type or bimetal type conjugate fiber, and including a thermoplastic polymeric matrix (a) and a plurality of electroconductive multilayered particles (b) dispersed in the matrix (a), having an average size of 0.1 to 2.0 .mu.m and each having (i) a core particle of a metal component, (ii) an undercoat layer formed from tin oxides on the core particle and (iii) an uppercoat layer formed from a mixture of indium oxides with tin oxides on the undercoat layer (ii), and optionally surface-treated with a silane compound, for example, vinyl tri-C.sub.1-5 alkoxysilane, or divinyl di-C.sub.1-5 alkoxysilane.

Abstract: A polymeric resin for optical fiber strips is formed from a mixture comprising a first base polymer selected from an epoxy acrylate and a urethane acrylate and a copolymer in a proportion of between 0.5% and 20% by weight of said mixture which is compatible with said first polymer and carries polysiloxane chains.

Abstract: Aqueous peroxide-free size compositions for application to glass fibers contain, as essential components, a reaction product of a polymeric amine and an amine-reactable organosilane, a film-forming polymer and an emulsified polyolefin. The reaction product can be preformed or made in situ, and is preferably the product of a polyalkylene polyamine and an epoxy-functional alkoxysilane. An optional added component is a water-soluble, non-volatile carboxylic acid. Glass fibers treated with the size composition can be made into mats, especially continuous strand, needled mats, useful for reinforcing thermoplastic polymers such as polypropylene in laminates which then can be used in molding processes to make articles of good physical properties.

Abstract: Galvanic degradation under salt spray or salt water conditions in hybrid structures containing a corrosible metal and a conductive-fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite is reduced through the addition to the polymer matrix of the composite of an effective amount of an inorganic corrosion/degradation inhibitor.

Abstract: A fiber treatment composition containing a synthetic resin such as a silicon resin emulsion, a polyurethane resin emulsion and the like and a pulverized hydrophilic organic natural material such as collagen. A fiber treated by using the treatment composition. A method of treating the fiber by stirring the fiber treatment composition in a ball mill or the like, soaking a fiber in the composition by the pad method, and drying the fiber under a temperature from 80 to 160 degrees.

Abstract: According to the invention, a durable hydrophilic absorbed film is formed on the surface of a substrate including metals, glass, plastics and the like in which the substrate has a surface layer containing hydroxyl groups or imino groups. The film is formed by covalently bonding chemical absorbents of silane groups containing a pluralilty of chloro groups to the substrate surfaces. The substrate 1 such as glass or nylon is dipped and held in a non-aqueous solution containing fluorocarbon groups and hydrocarbon groups containing chemical absorbents of silane groups containing a plurality of chloro groups including SiCl.sub.4, Cl.sub.3 SiOSiCl.sub.3, HSiCl.sub.3 or Cl.sub.3 SiOSiCl.sub.2 OSiCl.sub.3. After taking out the substrate 1 from the solution, drying it in a low moisture or substantially moistureless atmosphere to remove said non-aqueous solvents, the substrate is exposed to the air. A hydrophilic adsorbed ultra-thin film is thus formed by a dehydrochlorination reaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organopolysiloxane emulsion composition comprising a hydroxy or alkoxy-endblocked diorganopolysiloxane, an alkoxy-group containing organosilicon compound, surfactant, and water. The compositions of this invention are characterized by a lack of offensive odor, high productivity and good storage stability. The organopolysiloxane emulsions of this invention are useful as fiber treatment agents. The fibers treated with the organopolysiloxane emulsion of this invention exhibit good feel.

Abstract: An aqueous glass fiber sizing composition is provided which provides high strength and wet-out to composites prepared using glass fibers having the sizing composition of the present invention applied thereto. When used to reinforce a thermosetting polymeric material, the glass fibers sized with this composition provide a composite useful in making pultrusion profiles having high compressive, shear and flexural strengths. The aqueous composition includes a non-ionic thermosetting urethane-modified epoxy polymer; a water soluble, dispersible or emulsifiable epoxy film-forming polymer different from the urethane-modified epoxy polymer; an emulsifying agent; an organo functional silane coupling agent; and a fiber lubricant.

Abstract: A protective monolayer is formed on e.g. silica gel and glass surfaces comprising a monolayer of silicon and oxygen atoms which is substituted with first and second hydrocarbyl substituents.

Abstract: The conductive roll accordin g to the present invention can be used for develop ing, charging, destaticizing and transferring images of electrophotography as the roll can be tightly contacted against a photosensitive member for uniform charging of the potential. The conductive roll is constructed to minimize contamination of the photosensitive member. The conductive roll includes a highly conductive shaft provided at the core, an intermediate layer provided on the outer peri phery of the shaft and is made of a conductive and elastic material or a foamed member of such material, and a coated film layer provided on the outer periphery of the intermediate layer having a high resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber treatment composition comprising (A) 100 weight parts of a dimethylpolysiloxane having a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of 2 to 100 mm.sup.2 /s, (B) 1 to 20 weight parts of a metal salt of a fatty acid having from 10 to 20 carbon atoms, and (C) 0.05 to 10 weight parts of at least one organopolysiloxane resin comprising SiO.sub.4/2 units and R.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units wherein R denotes a monovalent hydrocarbon group. The fiber treatment compositions of this invention have excellent dispersion stability and impart superior smoothness and antistick characteristics to fibers and is especially useful in treating spandex fibers.

Abstract: Aromatic polyamide staple fiber bundles of improved dispersibility in viscous matrices and production of fiber-reinforced compositesDescribed are bundles of aromatic polyamide staple fibers having a staple length of at least 1 mm which have been provided with an effective amount of an agent which enhances the cohesion of the fiber bundle.The staple fiber bundles are held together by the adhesive before mixing into a matrix material and separate into individual fibers on mixing into the matrix material. There is no need for special mixing apparatus.

Abstract: An abatement of the cytotoxicity to cells caused by mineral fibers/whiskers through the surface treatment of the fibers/whiskers with a material that changes the surface structure which eradicate charge and confer hydrophobicity. By pretreating the fibers/whiskers with such materials, an industrial hygiene problem occurring in the fabrication and handling of mineral fibers/whiskers is significantly reduced. Studies were conducted on mouse embryo cells and fetal lung cells, with essentially complete abatement of cytotoxicity when the mineral fibers/whiskers are treated with a silicone.

Abstract: A durable and extremely water- and oil repellent ultra thin film is formed on the surface of a substates such as glass, ceramics, fabrics, fur and cloth by a dehydrochlorination reaction between a functional group such as a hydroxyl group or an imino group on the surface of the substrate. The coating film of the material comprises a plurality of chlorosilyl groups was formed on the surface of the substrate by dipping and holding the substrate comprising functional groups on its surface in a solution prepared by dissolving a material comprising fluorocarbon groups and a plurality of chlorosily groups in a non-aqueous solvent and drying the substrate which is then taken out from the solution in a substantially moistureless or low moisture atmosphere and removing the non-aqueous solvent remaining on the substrate. Further, when the coating film is left in an atmosphere comprising moisture, i.e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fiber treatment compositions comprising an unsaturated acetate, an organohydrogensiloxane, a metal catalyst, an organosilicon compound, and optionally a dispersant. The compositions of the present invention impart beneficial characteristics such as slickness, softness, compression resistance and water repellency to substrates such as fibers and fabrics.

Abstract: The invention relates to coating composition, coated articles of manufacture, and to the formation of the coated articles. The coating is an energy-beam set resin containing fluid containing heat-expandable, fluid-encapsulating hollow spheres in the resin. The coating of a substrate, such as a communication line material, is accomplished by coating the material with a resin mixture containing expandable spheres and then exposing the coated material to an energy-beam source for a period of time to cure the resin and expand the spheres. The coating is applied to at least one filament of a communication line material. Such filaments can be gathered into bundles which are first extrusion coated with a thermoplastic polymer before being coated with the resin mixture. The composition of the resin material can be varied by changing the volume percent of the hollow spheres present in the resin mixture.

Abstract: Vulcanizable semiconductive shield compositions contain a linear, single-site catalyzed polymer formed by polymerizing ethylene with at least one comonomer selected from C.sub.3 to C.sub.20 alpha-olefins; a carbon black selected from furnace carbon blacks that contain ash and sulfur in amounts of 50 ppm or less and have crystal dimensions L.sub.a and L.sub.c of 30 .ANG. or less, acetylene carbon blacks, and furnace carbon blacks having an ASTM grade of N-351; and a crosslinking agent. The compositions may be used to manufacture semiconductive shields for electrical conductors, such as power cables. The semiconductive shields exhibit improved processability, low water vapor transmission and low shrinkback, without abrading or corroding extrusion equipment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel organopolysiloxane-modified polyester and a method for the preparation thereof. The organopolysiloxane-modified polyester polymer comprises a polyester segment having a number average molecular weight of 300 to 15,000, a silicon-bonded hydrolyzable group-free organopolysiloxane segment, and a silicon-bonded hydrolyzable group-containing silicone segment. The compositions of the present invention are characterized by their ability to cure at room temperature in the presence of a condensation reaction-accelerating catalyst.

Abstract: An electromagnetic-attenuating coating having fibers uniformly dispersed in a lightly loaded dielectric matrix material. The fibers are metal-coated dielectric or semi-conductive fibers such as graphite fibers and the fibers are provided in an amount of less than 1 weight % of the coating. The dielectric matrix material is a resin material such as silicone. The fiber lengths and diameters, the material of the fibers and metal coating, the thickness and tolerance range of the metal coating and the loading of the metal coated fibers in the matrix material can be adjusted depending on the frequency range to be attenuated.

Abstract: A fiber comprising a polyolefin fiber having a finish which comprises an antistatic composition, wherein the fiber with the finish has a hydrostatic head value at least about 102 mm and is capable of being processed into a nonwoven fabric on processing equipment comprising at least one card and means for bonding the fabric at a throughput of at least about 128 pounds/hours for a period of at least two hours without formation of significant solid antistatic composition build-up on the nonwoven fabric processing equipment, and related compositions and processes, and articles made with such fibers.

Abstract: Ultraviolet radiation-curable primary coating compositions for optical fibers are disclosed. The primary coatings comprise a polyether polyol-based reactively terminated aliphatic urethane oligomer; one or more diluent monomers terminated with at least one end group capable of reacting with the reactive terminus of the oligomer; an organofunctional silane adhesion promoter; and an optional photoinitiator. Also disclosed are optical fibers coated with the coatings of the invention, and processes for preparing same.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a polysilane crosslinked by ioning radiation and process for the production of a composite material having a polysilane matrix. The preparation process consists of subjecting to ionizing radiation chosen from among X-rays and an electron bombardment, a formulation crosslinkable by ionizing radiation incorporating at least one polysilane having at least one vinyl termination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalyst compositions and methods for the preparation thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to novel rhodium catalyst complexes compositions useful the crosslinking of compositions containing methylhydrogensiloxanes. The present invention further relates to a method for the preparation of these novel catalyst complexes and to their use in emulsions of methylhydrogensiloxanes which are used to treat fibers or fabrics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulated wire comprising a conductor and at least two insulating layers provided on the outer periphery of the conductor. The inner insulating layer is provided directly or via another insulation on the outer periphery of the conductor and comprises a polyolefin compound containing 20 to 80 parts by weight of at least one substance selected from ethylene .alpha.-olefin copolymer, ethylene .alpha.-olefin polyene copolymer (.alpha.-olefin having the carbon numbers of C.sub.3 -C.sub.10, polyene being non-conjugated diene).

Abstract: Article comprising coemulsions of oxidized polyethylene with amino functional silicone fluids which includes at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of; ethoxylated aliphatic amines, ethoxylated nonylphenols, ethoxylated primary alcohols, ethoxylated secondary alcohols or other nonionic emulsifiers are taught, as well as processes for making the same. The coemulsions may also comprise further constituents, including but not limited to fatty acids, ammonium hydroxide, salts and water. Processes for the production of the coemulsion and articles comprising the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for placing hydrophobic polyolefin fiber in condition for cutting, carding and production of nonwoven material without substantial sacrifice in desired hydrophobic properties in the corresponding nonwoven, by utilization of a sequential treatment of the fiber with a neutralized phosphoric acid ester and a polysiloxane of defined classes.