Abstract: An epoxy resin composition comprising (A) a polyfunctional epoxy resin, (B) a phenolic resin, (C) an inorganic filler, and (D) curing catalyst-containing microcapsules having a mean particle size of 0.5-50 &mgr;m is suited for semiconductor package encapsulation since it minimizes the warpage of packages and has satisfactory catalyst latency, storage stability and cure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a crosslinking agent having reactive benzoxazine groups which is the ungelled reaction product of (a) at least one mono-hydroxy aromatic compound and (b) at least one aminotriazine compound having one or less non-alkylated NH group present in a molar ratio of reactant (a) to reactant (b) ranging from 1.0 to 3.0: 1.0, provided that where reactant (a) is a single ring monohydroxy aromatic compound, the molar ratio of reactant (a) to reactant (b) ranges from 1.0 to 1.8:1.0 and from 2.2 to 3.0:1.0. The crosslinking agent is essentially free of hydroxyl functionality and has a glass transition temperature of at least 25° C. The present invention is further directed to a method for preparing the above-described crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Curable flame-resistant substantially halogen free epoxy resin compositions, comprising: (a) one or more bifunctional or polyfunctional epoxy resin; (b) a specific phosphorous-containing compound; (c) a curing agent consisting of oligomers of styrene and maleic acid and/or maleic anhydride and/or salts or esters of maleic acid; (d) a curing catalyst; and optionally; (e) additives; prepregs derived from said compositions and laminates derived from said prepregs.

Abstract: A laminate is made by adhering at least one metal layer selected from the group consisting of copper and a copper alloy to a resin layer. A coating film of an azole-copper complex compound formed by a contact with an aqueous solution containing an azole compound in an range from 0.1 mass % to 15 mass % and an organic acid in a range from 1 mass % to 80 mass % is formed on the metal layer surface, and the metal layer adheres to the resin layer via the coating film of the azole-copper complex compound. Thereby, the present invention provides a laminate with improved adhesion between a surface of copper or a copper alloy and resin in a multilayered printed circuit board, and also a method of manufacturing the laminate.

Abstract: The liner provided metallic shell having an outer-facing surface and an inner-facing surface, said inner-facing surface including a cured enamel coating thereon comprising a solids mixture of an epoxy resin, a phenolic resin, carboxypolyolefin resin and polyester resin; and a shaped thermoplastic elastomer member adhered to said enamel inner surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic resin composition capable of forming a cationically electrodepositable coating film which is excellent in corrosion resistance, an aptitude for the cationic electrodepositable coating of a rust preventive steel plate and in adhesion to substrate, which cationic resin composition is characterized by comprising the following components: (A) an amino group-containing epoxy resin which is prepared by adding an amino group-containing compound to an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent of 400 to 3000, (B) a polyol-modified amino group-containing epoxy resin which is prepared by making an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent of 180 to 2500 react with an amino group-containing compound and with a polyol compound obtained by adding caprolactone to a compound having plural active hydrogen groups, and (C) a blocked polyisocyanate curing agent, component (A) being 40 to 70% by weight, component (B) being 4 to 40% by weight, and component (C) being 10 to 40% by weight, base

Abstract: A thermosetting composition with a glass transition temperature of at least 100° C. comprises at least one epoxy resin formed from at least one polyepoxide containing at least two epoxy groups in its molecule and at least one aromatic polyamine containing at least two primary amino groups in its molecule, at least one alkanoyl substituent containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms located in the position alpha to one of the amino groups. The molar ratio of the amine to the epoxide is such that each amine group corresponds to 1.6 to 2.6 epoxy groups. The composition also includes a flow controller. The composition can be used as a protective coating for any metallic or non metallic surface. The invention also concerns a flexible deployable preform comprising the composition.

Abstract: An article is coated with a multi-layer coating having improved chemical and oxidation resistance. The coating comprises a polymeric layer on the article surface, a refractory metal or refractory metal alloy strike layer on the polymeric layer and a protective layer containing a refractory metal oxide or refractory metal alloy oxide.

Abstract: A prepreg exhibiting excellent formability and producing laminated boards and multiple layer circuit boards exhibiting high thickness precision is disclosed. The prepreg comprises an inner layer made from a glass fiber substrate, having a weight of 40 g or more and less than 115 g per square meter and an air permeability or 20 cm3/cm2/sec or less, impregnated with an epoxy resin, and an outer layer of an epoxy resin coating provided on at least one side of the inner layer, wherein the epoxy resin reaction rate in the inner layer is 85% or more and the epoxy resin reaction rate in the outer layer is 60% or less.

Abstract: A powder coating composition for heat-sensitive substrates curable at a temperature of about 300° F. or below for about 30 minutes or less comprises a) from about 10-90% by weight, relative to a) plus b), of carboxylic acid functional acrylic resin(s); b) from about 10-90% by weight, relative to a) plus b), of polyepoxy resin(s); c) a first catalyst functioning as an epoxy homopolymerization catalyst; and d) a second catalyst functioning as an epoxy/carboxylic acid reaction catalyst.

Abstract: Lubricative stainless steel sheet and pipe having a chromate film on at least one of the surfaces of a stainless steel sheet or pipe substrate, the chromate film having an amount of adhered Cr of 5 to 100 mg/m2, and, on the chromate film, a lubricant film obtained by applying, on the chromate film, a water-base coating containing (a) a urethane resin of ether-ester type having a skeleton of bisphenol type, a skeleton of ester, and a carboxyl group, (b) an epoxy resin, and (c) a polyolefin wax, and baking the applied coating, the sum of the amount of the urethane resin of (a) and the epoxy resin of (b) being 70 to 95% by weight of the total solids of the coating, the amount of the polyolefin wax of (c) being 5 to 30% by weight of the total solids of the coating, and the lubricant film having a thickness of 0.5 to 5 micrometers and a Vickers hardness of at least 15. A method of producing a lubricative stainless steel pipe is also disclosed.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for multi-layered electronic parts which is characterized in that from a roll of a polyethylene microporous sheet which has an electrode layer forming agent formed on its surface, contains 45 to 80 volume percent of inorganic filler, and has a thickness of 25 &mgr;m or less, tensile strengths of 3 kg/mm2 or more in the longitudinal direction and of 1 kg/mm2 or more in the transverse direction, and an elongation of 30% or less in the MD direction, layered electronic parts are formed via (a) a step of unwinding the sheet, (b) a step of cutting the sheet in a predetermined length, (c) a step of stacking the cut sheets, and (d) a step of cutting the layered structure and efficient production is made possible.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a metal sheet with anticorrosive coating which exhibits outstanding corrosion resistance, pitting corrosion resistance, and red rust resistance. It has the anticorrosive coating on at least one side thereof. The anticorrosive coating is formed from an anticorrosive paint which contains a metallic zinc powder and at least one kind of metal salt rust inhibitor. The metal salt is a salt of a metal which is more base than zinc. The metal sheet may be a steel sheet. The metal salt rust inhibitor may be a phosphate or a phosphomolybdate.

Abstract: Binders for aqueous corrosion protection systems, comprising products A′ABC of reaction of epoxy resins, fatty acids, and amines, having a number average molar mass Mn of at least 5000 g/mol, obtained by reacting epoxide compounds A′ containing at least two epoxide groups per molecule and reaction products ABC of epoxide compounds A, fatty acids B, and amines C, wherein, where appropriate, the epoxide compounds A′ and/or the epoxide compounds A have been modified prior to further reaction, in whole or in part, by reaction with compounds D containing at least one acid group or hydroxyl group reactive toward epoxide groups, and wherein, where appropriate, the amines C have been modified prior to further reaction, in whole or in part, by reaction with aliphatic or aromatic monoepoxide compounds A″ or mixtures thereof

Abstract: Powder coating compositions for metal substrates, a method of powder coating a metal substrate, and a metal article are disclosed. The powder coating composition is a thermoplastic material and comprises: (a) a first polyester having a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to about 80,000 and a Tg of greater than 45° C. to about 100° C., (b) a second polyester having a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to about 70,000 and a Tg of about −10° C. to about 45° C., and optionally, (c) a modifying resin, such as an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 500 to about 15,000, wherein the Tg of the first and second polyesters differ by about 5° C. to about 60° C. The powder coating composition is applied to a metal substrate to provide a composition film having a thickness of about 1 to about 200 microns.

Abstract: The present invention is a fire-resistant paint containing an epoxy resin, a hardener, and an inorganic filler wherein {circle around (1)} for the total of 100 weight parts of the epoxy resin and the hardener, {circle around (2)} 200-500 weight parts of the inorganic filler, chosen from a group consisting of neutralized thermally expandable graphite, metal carbonate, and a hydrated inorganic compound is contained; {circle around (3)} for the inorganic filler, at least 15-400 weight parts of neutralized thermally expandable graphite is contained; and {circle around (4)} the viscosity of the fire-resistant paint is 1-1,000 ps as measured by a B-type viscometer. The fire-resistant paint of the present invention has particularly remarkable fire resistance, and can be used in a wide range of applications.

Abstract: Light metal/CFRP-made structural members which are characterized in that they are structural materials in which a CFRP material is stuck to the surface of a light metal material via an adhesive agent layer of thickness at least 10 &mgr;m and up to 500 &mgr;m, and the volume resistivity of the adhesive agent layer between said metal material and said CFRP material is at least 1×1013 &OHgr;.cm and, furthermore, the adhesive strength at room temperature is at least 15 MPa. In accordance with the present invention, since conventional light metal/CFRP structural materials can be made lighter and, furthermore, since the resistance to galvanic corrosion is outstanding and it is possible to markedly enhance the strength and the impact energy absorption performance, the development of applications and large-scale expansion into new fields becomes possible. Weight reduction and enhancing the durability and reliability of structures also makes a considerable contribution in terms of environmental protection.

Abstract: The invention describes the use of compositions containing at least one thermoplastic polymer and an epoxy resin modified by at least one aromatic polyamine to coat surfaces, especially pipes through which oil is transported. The polymer compositions used contain at least one thermoplastic polymer which is preferably amorphous selected from the group formed by polysulphones, polyetherimides and polyphenylene esters and at least one epoxy resin modified by at least one aromatic polyamine containing at least two primary amine groups in its molecule. Different layers of polymers are deposited on different types of surface, more particularly as internal and external coatings for conduits. The invention also provides a surface coating comprising such compositions. Multi-layer coatings are also produced.

Abstract: Solid extrusion coating compositions for metal substrates, a method of extrusion coating a metal substrate, and a metal article are disclosed. The extrusion coating composition is a thermoplastic material and comprises: (a) a first polyester having a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to about 80,000 and a Tg of greater than 45° C. to about 100° C., (b) a second polyester having a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to about 70,000 and a Tg of about −10° C. to about 45° C., and optionally, (c) a modifying resin, such as an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 500 to about 15,000, wherein the Tg of the first and second polyesters differ by about 5 C.° to about 60 C.°. The extrusion coating composition is applied to a metal substrate in an extrusion process to provide a composition film having a thickness of about 1 to about 40 microns.

Abstract: A framing device, used for displaying items such as photographs, certificates and the like, includes a translucent sheet-like material having an outward side and an inward side, both having a common continuous edge. An adhesive is applied along the inward side adjacent to the continuous edge in such a manner that a portion of such edge remains adhesive-free. A sheet of backing material has a first side and a second side and the first side of such foam is positionally secured by the adhesive and with respect to the translucent material. And a release liner is attached to the second side of the backing material. The adhesive-free portion of the edge and the sheet of backing material define a slot permitting insertion and removal of an item to be displayed.

Abstract: In order to provide a multilayer printed circuit board having a fine pitch circuit, the interlaminar insulating adhesive used therein must have heat resistance and low thermal expansion coefficient so that required accuracy can be obtained during circuit formation and mounting of components. Therefore, the present invention aims at providing a multilayer printed circuit board which uses an interlaminar insulating adhesive superior in heat resistance and low in thermal expansion coefficient and wherein the insulating adhesive layer has a small variation in thickness between circuit layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a single-packaged epoxy resin coating composition comprising: (A) an epoxy resin having at least one epoxy group in a molecule and capable of being dissolved in the following organic solvent (D), (B) a ketimines compound having at least two primary amino groups blocked with a carbonyl compound and having no other amino groups than the above blocked amino groups, (C) a dehydrating agent and (D) an organic solvent, wherein the above organic solvent (D) comprises a hydrocarbon base solvent selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic hydrocarbon base solvent and an aromatic hydrocarbon base solvent having a boiling point of 148° C. or higher in a proportion of at least 95% by weight based on the above organic solvent (D).

Abstract: Fire resistant adhesive resins that include a halogen-free and bromine-free flame retardant ingredient and conductive foils coated with the halogen-free fire resistant adhesive resin coated compositions of this invention as well as printed circuit boards manufactured using the adhesive resin coated conductive foils.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate provided with a multilayer coating. The invention additionally relates to a process for its preparation, in which the body to be coated passes via the entry 1 into the pretreatment stage 2. This is followed by electrodeposition coating 3 and the baking 4 of the electrodeposition coat. In stage 5 preparation takes place for coating with powder coating material (stage 6). In stage 7 drying is carried out with IR irradiation. This is followed by the cooling stage 7. The powder coating material is applied to the powder coat in stage 9. Following passage through the intermediate drying stage 10 a protective coat is applied in stage 11 and then is baked in stage 12. The body is transported out of the unit via the exit 11.

Abstract: A curable composition having an epoxy component and an organosilane component. The epoxy component includes at least one epoxy compound having two or more epoxide functional groups. The organosilane component includes at least one organosilane compound having two or more silyl ether groups. An exemplary organosilane compound is a siloxane-modified polyol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a can or coil coating resin system. The system contains a mixture of at least 2 polymers wherein at least one polymer has a glass transition temperature greater than 45° C. and wherein the polymers are soluble in organic solvents. The polymer with the glass transition temperature of greater than 45° C. is preferably an amorphous polyester resin. The second polymer may be a resin with a dry solids content between 30% and 100% and a Tg of less than 40° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of coating substrates, preferably of metal, by cleaning the substrate surface, applying, if desired, an organic and/or inorganic pretreatment composition, applying a primer, applying a coating material by spraying, dipping, knifecoating, rollercoating or brushing, the coating material comprising an amine-modified epoxy resin and a crosslinking agent suitable for crosslinking.

Abstract: Provided are a thermosetting resin composition for build-up method which gives a cured product excellent in heat resistance, an insulating material for build-up method using thereof and a build-up print circuit board. The thermosetting resin composition for build-up method comprises (A) an epoxy resin represented by formula (I), (B) a curing agent for epoxy resin and (C) a poly(ether sulfone), an insulating material for build-up method and a build-up print circuit board using thereof. in the formula, Gly represents glycidyl group: R represents each independently, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbons, and the like; i represents each independently a numeral of 0 to 4; when i is 2 or more, R may be the same or different from each other; and n represents a repeating number of 1 to 10.

Abstract: A cationic electrodeposition coating composition is provided which contains blocked isocyanate curing agent which is blocked with a substance not recognized as a HAPs (hazardous atmospheric pollutant). The cationic electrodeposition coating composition of the present invention contains a cationic group-containing epoxy modified base resin and a blocked isocyanate curing agent, wherein said blocked isocyanate curing agent is obtained by reacting a polyisocyanate compound with, as a blocking agent, a terminal primary OH-containing propylene glycol monoalkyl ether and expressed by the formula RO(CH(CH3)CH2O)nH (where R is an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbons, which may be branched, and n is 1 to 3).

Abstract: The present invention provides a crosslinking agent which may have reactive benzoxazine groups prepared from (a) at least one aromatic compound, (b) at least one aminotriazine compound, and (c) at least one other compound having active hydrogen groups reactive with aminoplast compound (b). The crosslinking agent is essentially free of hydroxyl functionality and has a glass transition temperature of at least 25° C. The present invention is further directed to a method for preparing the above-described crosslinking agent, and a curable powder coating composition comprising a mixture of (A) a polymer having functional groups reactive with aminotriazine and/or benzoxazine groups having a glass transition temperature of at least 30° C.; and (B) the above crosslinking agent. Multilayer composite coating compositions are also provided including a basecoat deposited from a film-forming composition and a topcoat over the basecoat, deposited from the curable powder coating composition described above.

Abstract: Epoxy resin compositions which comprise, as essential components, (A) an epoxy resin having two or more epoxy groups in one molecule, (B) a phenolic curing agent, (C) a phenoxy resin containing a bisphenol S skeleton and having a weight average molecular weight of 5,000 to 100,000, and (D) a curing accelerator, are useful for making adhesive films formed by coating the epoxy resin composition on a supporting base film. Such compositions are also useful for making prepregs, by coating and/or impregnating a sheet-shaped reinforced base material made of a fiber with the resin composition, as well as multilayer printed-wiring boards made with such prepregs. Such epoxy resin compositions are also useful for forming conductor layers with excellent adhesiveness without requiring, in the insulating layer, a roughening component which deteriorates performance, as well as multilayer printed-wiring boards.

Abstract: Waxes, particularly paraffin and microcrystalline waxes, can act as corrosion inhibitors when added at low levels to compositions based on thermosettable resins such as epoxy resins. When such wax-modified thermosettable compositions are used to coat a metallic surface, enhanced protection of the metallic surface against corrosion due to environmental exposure such as salt spray is obtained. The thermosettable compositions are particularly useful in expandable or foamable form for imparting structural reinforcement to hollow metal parts such as automotive components.

Abstract: An electrically insulating composition for bonding to metal and method for applying the composition in sheet form. The insulating composition comprises a polyolefin polymer adapted for elevated temperature crosslinking and a co-bonding agent mixed with the polyolefin polymer in an amount up to about 60 parts of tile co-bonding agent to 100 parts of the polyolefin polymer. Preferably, the insulating composition cures in contact with metal pre-heated to elevated temperatures in a range from about 140° C. to about 190° C. to provide a lap-shear bond strength between the electrically insulating composition and a metal substrate of from about 3.3 MPa to about 12 MPa.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition for prestressed concrete tendon, wherein the composition does not harden until the completion of the straining of the tendon, which is the inherent object in the post-tension technique, even if the heat storage temperature in the concrete structures elevates from 30° C. to 80° C. or higher due to heat of hydration reaction in setting a concrete, particularly 95° C. that is the maximum temperature in solidifying a concrete, and the composition including the site of 30° C. or lower where there is substantially no partial heat storage due to heat of hydration reaction in setting the concrete hardens within the prescribed period of time under spontaneous environmental temperature after the subsequent natural cooling, thereby achieving anti-rust and anti-corrosion of the tendon and also adhesion and integral bonding of the tendon and the concrete, a use method thereof and a prestressed concrete tendon.

Abstract: A coated substrate for plumbing applications in which the leaching of metals into water contacting the substrate is significantly reduced, comprises an alloy having copper has a majority constituent and also comprising tin, zinc and lead; and a coating having a thickness in a range from 0.4 to 1.2 mils upon the substrate, the coating further comprising a mixture of an cationic epoxy resin material and a curing agent for said cationic epoxy resin material. The coating is preferably applied by electrodeposition and then cured by baking in an oven at approximately 400° F. for about twenty minutes.

Abstract: A framing device, used for displaying items such as photographs, certificates and the like, includes a translucent sheet-like material having an outward side and an inward side, both having a common continuous edge. An adhesive is applied along the inward side adjacent to the continuous edge in such a manner that a portion of such edge remains adhesive-free. A sheet of backing material has a first side and a second side and the first side of such foam is positionally secured by the adhesive and with respect to the translucent material. And a release liner is attached to the second side of the backing material. The adhesive-free portion of the edge and the sheet of backing material define a slot permitting insertion and removal of an item to be displayed.

Abstract: The invention provides a resin composition that is the reaction product of an epoxy resin and an anhydride. The resin composition has an epoxy equivalent weight that is substantially the same as the epoxy equivalent weight of the epoxy resin. The resin composition may be used as a coating composition, or may be mixed with water to form a water based coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cationically electrodepositable coating composition comprising: (A) a water-soluble or water-dispersible resin obtained by reacting a hydroxyl group of a bisphenol A type epoxy resin with a cyclic ester compound, (B) a vinyl resin having a solubility parameter value of less than 9.6, (C) polyalkylene glycol having a solubility parameter value of less than 9.6, and (D) a pigment component having an average particle diameter of 0.5 &mgr;m or less.

Abstract: An anti-corrosive coating for structural steel components contains 3 to 80 wt. % of a binder including polymeric material, and 20 to 97 wt. % of a filler including semiconductive elements or compounds. A process for welding a steel component coated with such an anti-corrosive coating involves temporarily energizing the semiconductive material of the coating into its conductive state and then carrying out the welding process, e.g. electric spot welding, while the semiconductive material is in the conductive state. Thereby, the coating does not hamper the electric welding operation. The step of energizing the semiconductive material is achieved by temporarily applying an external energy such as localized heating or incident light radiation having a photon energy corresponding to an energy band gap of the semiconductive material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cationically electrodepositable coating composition capable of forming a coating film which is excellent in both of coating film physical properties such as a chipping resistance and an impact resistance and a corrosion resistance. The composition comprises an amine-modified epoxy resin (A) and a blocked polyisocyanate (B), further comprising 5 to 50 parts by weight of a cationic urethane-modified polymer emulsion (C) per 100 parts by weight of the total of the amine-modified epoxy resin (A) and the blocked polyisocyanate (B) in terms of a solid matter.

Abstract: The invention describes the use of compositions containing at least one thermoplastic polymer and an epoxy resin modified by at least one aromatic polyamine to coat surfaces, especially pipes through which oil is transported. The polymer compositions used contain at least one thermoplastic polymer which is preferably amorphous selected from the group formed by polysulphones, polyetherimides and polyphenylene esters and at least one epoxy resin modified by at least one aromatic polyamine containing at least two primary amine groups in its molecule. Different layers of polymers are deposited on different types of surface, more particularly as internal and external coatings for conduits. The invention also provides a surface coating comprising such compositions. Multi-layer coatings are also produced.

Abstract: A coated battery terminal for protection from corrosion. A non-conductive coating is deposited on all outer surfaces of a battery terminal which prevents the terminal from being exposed to the hostile environment which lead acid batteries are subject, thus increasing battery terminal life. The coating can be color-coded to assist in polarity identification. The coating eases clean-up and decreases maintenance of the battery terminals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an epoxy-based coating resin composition which facilitates the transcription of the printed letters or photographs developed by sublimation dyes on printing paper to the surface of potteries, glasses, marbles, metals or woods only by thermal treatment and more particularly, to the epoxy-based coating resin composition with 1) long-tern storage stability due to the use of a mixture of diethanolamine and triethanolamine as a hardening accelerator, 2) uniform thickness after coated, 3) less air bubbles after dried, 4) good depth in printing, and 5) a releasing property which promotes easier separation of printing paper from its coated surface after transfer-printed.

Abstract: A composition for substrate materials according to the present invention includes 70-95 wt. % of inorganic powder and 5-30 wt. % of thermosetting resin composition and is in a finely crushed condition. The composition for substrate materials is prepared, for example, by crushing into fine pieces and mixing the inorganic powder and the thermosetting resin composition. A heat conductive substrate is provided with an insulator body formed by heating and pressurizing said composition for substrate materials and a wiring pattern is provided in such a condition that it is exposed on the surface of the insulator body. A process for manufacturing the heat conductive substrate comprises forming said composition for substrate materials into the insulator body by casting the above mentioned composition for substrate materials into a metal mold to be heated and pressurized so that said thermosetting resin is cured.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cation-polymerizable coating composition characterized by containing (A) a cation-polymerizable binder component consisting of (a) an epoxy group-containing compound and, as necessary, (b) an oxetane compound, (B) a modified dimethylsilicone oil with a number average molecular weight of 500-1,000,000 having a hydroxyl group(s) bonded directly to a silicon atom, a hydrolyzable functional group(s) bonded directly to a silicon atom and capable of forming a hydroxyl group(s) bonded directly to a silicon atom by hydrolysis, or a carboxyl group(s), and (C) a cation-polymerization initiator which forms a cation by irradiation or by heating. Said coating composition is suitable particularly for coating cans capable of forming a coating film having excellent adhesivity, processibility, hardness, initial lubricity and lubricity after the retort treatment.

Abstract: A ULSI circuit chip comprising copper interconnects is provided with a corrosion protection passivating layer on the surface of the copper which layer is comprised of a self assembled organic monolayer formed from treating the copper surface with a dilute solution of, for example a thio-bisalkyl acetoacetonate. A similar layer can be formed under the copper to provide a barrier layer against copper migration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a semiconductor encapsulating resin composition which is safe and superior in moisture resistance, flame retardance and moldability, and to a highly reliable semiconductor device which is fabricated by encapsulating a semiconductor element with such a semiconductor encapsulating resin composition. The resin composition according to the present invention comprises a thermosetting resin, a hardening agent and a compound metal hydroxide of polyhedral crystal form represented by the following general formula (1): m(MaOb).n(QdOe).cH2O  (1) [wherein M and Q are different metal elements; Q is a metal element which belongs to a group selected from IVa, Va, VIa, VIIa, VIII, Ib and IIb groups in the periodic table; m, n, a, b, c, d and e, which may be the same or different, each represents a positive number].

Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic electrodeposition paint capable of forming a coating film with uniform coating surface and small film thickness difference and excellent in gloss and levelling property, characterized by containing a cationizable resin having crosslinkable functional group (A), a blocked polyisocyanate compound (B) and benzoic acid and/or salicylic acid (C).

Abstract: To a substrate such as brass is applied a powder coating comprising a) at least one non-crystalline epoxy resin, b) at least one crystalline epoxy resin such as tetramethylbisphenol diglycidyl ether in an amount sufficient to reduce or eliminate bubble entrapment within the cured coating when cured at a temperature of below about 350° F. (about 177° C.), and c) a curing agent such as dicyandiamide.

Abstract: An epoxy-resin composition comprising (A) an at least bifunctional epoxy compound and/or an at least bifunctional epoxy resin, (B) an at least bifunctional ester-containing compound and/or an at least bifunctional ester-containing resin as a curing agent, 10 to 100% of whose hydroxy groups are esterified with aliphatic or aromatic acyl groups, and (C) an accelerating agent, the accelerating agent essentially containing a phosphine oxide represented by general formula (1): where R1 to R6 all of which may be the same or not are hydrogen, straight, branched or cyclic alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons or aryl or aralkyl having 6 to 10 carbons.