Abstract: A resin composition for a pre-coated steel sheet having good processibility, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance, and a pre-coated steel sheet fabricated by using the resin composition are disclosed. The resin composition includes a 10 to 40 parts by weight of a hardener comprising end-capped blocked polyisocyanate and a melamine resin by 2:1 to 3:1 by parts by weight and 0. 1 to 10 parts by weight of organized layered nano-clay, based on a 100 parts by weight of a base resin. The pre-coated steel sheet obtained by the method exhibits good processibility, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance.

Abstract: For the purpose of providing a method capable of conveniently enhancing adhesion between a metal film and an insulating resin upon forming the metal film on a flat surface of the insulating resin, the invention provides a method for conditioning an insulating resin, comprising hydrophilizing an insulating resin, treating the insulating resin with a solution containing a polymer having a primary amine, a secondary amine or both of them on a side chain thereof, and a method for metallizing an insulating resin utilizing the conditioning method.

Abstract: A coated article comprising a substrate having a plastic surface and adhered thereto an organometallic film in which the metal has f electron orbitals or is niobium is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for applying organometallic films to substrates and the organometallic films themselves.

Abstract: A protective crosslinkable coating composition comprising modified epoxy resin and crosslinker the modified epoxy resin being the reaction product, by weight, of i) from 80 to 99.9 parts of di-epoxy resin of epoxy equivalent weight from 500 to 5000 and formed from the reaction of bis phenol A diglycidyl ether and bis phenol A and ii) from 0.1 to 20 parts of reactive material characterised in that a) the di-epoxy resin contains minor amounts of resin components of molecular weight less than 1000 Daltons, and the reactive material comprises b) mono-functional organic material of molecular weight at: least 100 Daltons having one moiety capable of reacting with the epoxy moieties of the di-epoxy resin and c) dicarboxylic acid of molecular weight less than 300 Daltons having two moieties capable of reacting with the epoxy moieties of the di-epoxy resin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a halogen-free flame retardant resin composition, and, a prepreg, a laminate, and a laminate for printed circuit that are made from the halogen-free flame retardant resin composition. The halogen-free flame retardant resin composition comprises: (A) 40-80 parts by weight of the mixture of a phenoxyphosphazene compound (A1) and a dihydrobenzoxazine ring-containing compound (A2), and, the weight ratio between the phenoxyphosphazene compound (A1) and the dihydrobenzoxazine ring-containing compound (A2) being between 1:10 and 1:2; (B) 15-45 parts by weight of a polyepoxy compound; (C) 5-25 parts by weight of a phenolic resin type hardener; and (D) 0.1-1 parts by weight of an imidazole type compound as the curing accelerator.

Abstract: Film-forming coating compositions are disclosed. The composition comprises a) an epoxy-containing polymer system; and b) a polyacid curing agent comprising two acid functional groups per molecule; wherein the epoxy-containing polymer system comprises: (i) an epoxy resin comprising at least two epoxy functional groups per molecule and which is different from (ii); and (ii) an epoxy functional silsesquioxane. Also disclosed are processes for applying the film-forming composition to a basecoat, and substrates coated in part by a coating deposited from the film-forming compositions.

Abstract: There is disclosed a resin composition used for forming a resin layer in a sheet-formed carrier material with a resin, comprising a polyfunctional epoxy resin (a) having three or more glycidyl ether groups with an epoxy equivalent of 100 to 300, a compound (b) having one or more carboxyl groups with a melting point of equal to or more than 50 degrees C. and equal to or less than 230 degrees C., and a curing agent (c).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an afterglow coating comprising a clear varnish and a photoluminescent pigment, wherein the pigment comprises a white luminous colour in which the clear varnish is distributed. The present invention furthermore relates to methods for producing these coatings and to their use for coating surfaces in the cabin of aircraft.

Abstract: A scintillator material comprises a rare-earth halide coated with a layer comprising a resin and a pigment. In an embodiment, the scintillator material is used in an ionizing-radiation detector, and in particular embodiment, a gamma camera. The layer can adhere well and act as an absorbent or reflector depending on the color of the pigment.

Abstract: A method of transporting precision equipment materials without absorption of thermal energy through the heat sensitive material or device such as flat panel displays. The transfer member has a carbon fiber reinforced composite material body with a layer of metal film on the top and bottom surfaces of the transfer member that provides a reflective surface. Flat panel displays, for example, release radiant thermal energy that is absorbed by the carbon fiber reinforced composite which is detrimental to the flat panel display. The reflective surface created by the metal film prevents the energy absorption by the carbon fiber reinforced composite. A glass fiber and epoxy layer on the metal film surface protects the metal film.

Abstract: A process for applying a coating on aluminum substrates by anionic or cationic electrodeposition of an electrodeposition coating including an aqueous dispersion of one or more lanthanide series elements having a +3/+4 oxidation state and phosphated epoxy resin made by phosphating a polyepoxide with both phosphoric acid and an organophosphonic acid and/or an organophosphinic acid. The coating has a reduced tendency to form pinholes.

Abstract: A powder primer composition comprising as essential components (A) a carboxyl group-containing thermosetting polyester resin, (B1) a bisphenol A-type epoxy resin with an epoxy equivalent of 400-2000 g/eq or (B2) a bisphenol-type epoxy resin with an epoxy equivalent of 400-2000 g/eq and (C1) a bisphenol F-type epoxy resin with an epoxy equivalent of 400-2000 g/eq or (C2) a modified epoxy resin containing phenolic hydroxyl groups, obtained by reacting (a) a bifunctional epoxy resin with (b) an excess of a bifunctional phenol. Coating films obtained using the powder primer composition have excellent finished appearance and corrosion resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides an insulating sheet which is used for bonding a heat conductor having a thermal conductivity of 10 W/m·K or higher to an electrically conductive layer. The handleability of the insulating sheet is excellent when it is uncured, and a cured product of the insulating sheet has higher adhesion, heat resistance, dielectric breakdown characteristics, and thermal conductivity.

Abstract: The present invention provides an epoxy resin composition exhibiting good workability in drilling, molding, and desmearing as well as good interlayer adhesion strength. This epoxy resin composition comprises an epoxy resin, a curing agent, and an inorganic filler. The epoxy resin is composed of a dicyclopentadiene-based epoxy resin and a novolac-based epoxy resin. The curing agent is a biphenyl-based phenol resin. The inorganic filler is composed of aluminum hydroxide and granular silica having an epoxy-silane treated surface. The epoxy resin composition contains 20 to 50% by weight of the granular silica. The epoxy resin composition contains 2 to 15% by weight, based on total weight of granular silica, of the aluminum hydroxide.

Abstract: Corrosion and chip-resistant coatings for high tensile steel components, such as automotive coil springs, are formed from a coating composition comprising a substantially non-zinc containing primer and a topcoat. The primer includes an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 860 to about 930, a polyhydroxyl functional phenolic curing agent having a hydroxyl equivalent weight of about 200 to about 500, and a filler material. The topcoat includes an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 520 to about 930, an elastomer-modified epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 1000 to about 1600, a carboxyl functional polyester with an acid number of about 45 to about 75 mg KOH/g, a foaming agent and a reinforcing fiber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous-based primer composition, comprising at least one thermosetting, self-emulsifying epoxy resin composition; at least one thermosetting, non-self-emulsifying resin composition; water; and at least one curative.

Abstract: A dual component (aqueous) hybrid reactive system obtained by a) the production of an epoxy-functional (aqueous) binding agent component (I) with an epoxide equivalent of 100 to 12,500 g/eq, and average molecular mass of 200 to 25,000 Daltons and a viscosity of 1,000 to 15,000 mPas 920° C., Brookfield) and b) the production of a (latent) amino-functional hardener component (II).

Abstract: A structural component for use in oil, gas, exploration, refining and petrochemical applications in the form of a pipe system is provided. The structural component comprises a plurality of layers, a structural layer comprising a composite material; a corrosion resistant layer for contacting the corrosive petroleum products, the corrosion resistant layer comprising an amorphous metal; a fire resistive layer having a thermal conductivity of less than 0.4 W/m° C. In one embodiment, the structural component has a burn-through time of greater than 5 minutes. In another embodiment, the structural component meets level II fire endurance standard according to IMO A 18/Res.753 fire testing protocol.

Abstract: Sealing a thermal spray coating with an extensively diluted sealant, such as a thermosetting epoxy resin, allows the sealant to more effectively protect the coating against leakage, wear and corrosion. The dilution of the sealant is believed to enhance penetration of the sealant into the coating. Such sealed coatings are useful in oilfield applications.

Abstract: Provided is an epoxy resin composition which excels in heat resistance properties and electrical properties, and is easily decomposable for the recycling of resources. The epoxy resin composition includes an epoxy compound and a curing agent, in which at least one of the epoxy compound and the curing agent contains a hydrolyzable tannin having a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of 500 to 5000.

Abstract: Non-chromated corrosion inhibiting primer formulations having one or more active corrosion inhibitors covalently anchored, or optionally covalently anchored, onto an organic and/or inorganic reactive specie are provided herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition which can firmly bond a metal with a molding material, a composite material including the resin composition and use of the composite material. The resin composition of the present invention includes: an organic compound having at least one secondary thiol group per molecule; and a curable compound having at least one hydroxyl group per molecule.

Abstract: To provide a hydrophilic coating composition excellent in hydrophilicity, wear resistance, transparency, storage stability, antifogging properties, antifouling properties, visible light transmittivity, adhesion properties, chemical resistance, weather resistance, and water resistance and a hydrophilic member using the composition. The hydrophilic coating composition has (A) a ternary copolymer having a1) a repeating unit having a hydrophilic group, a2) a repeating unit having a hydroxyl group, an epoxy group, an isocyanato group, a blocked isocyanato group, a carboxylic acid anhydride group, or an amino group, and a3) a repeating unit having a hydrolyzable silyl group; and (B) a metal complex catalyst, wherein a content of the repeating unit a1) having a hydrophilic group is 50 mol % or greater.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer membrane enhanced with cured epoxy resin for use as the outer membrane of biosensors. The membrane includes approximately 30-80% epoxy resin adhesives, 10-60% polymer such as poly(vinyl chloride), polycarbonate and polyurethane and 0-30% plasticizers and 5-15% surface modifier reagent such as polyethylene oxide-containing block copolymers. Utilizing the polymer membrane of the present invention, a three-layered sensing element has been developed. This sensing element will be particularly useful for miniaturized biosensors used for in vitro blood measurements or for continuous in vivo monitoring such as implantable biosensors. This element includes an enzyme layer, an interference-eliminating layer and the novel polymer member of the present invention as the outer polymer layer. This novel sensing element shows excellent response characteristics in solutions and has an extremely long lifetime.

Abstract: There is provided a flame-retardant resin composition which can maintain heat resistance at a high level and simultaneously provide low dielectric constant and low dielectric loss tangent while ensuring flame-retardancy without containing any halogen compound causing the generation of harmful substances. This flame-retardant resin composition comprises 0.1 to 200 parts by mass of a cyclophosphazene compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein n=3 to 25; and one of R1 and R2 is CN and the other is H, or both of R1 and R2 are CN, based on 100 parts by mass of a resin component containing a polyfunctional epoxy resin having a biphenyl aralkyl structure, wherein the ratio of cyanophenoxy groups in the compound is 2 to 98% of the total number of phenoxy groups and cyanophenoxy groups in the compound.

Abstract: A base plate having a surface on which a plurality of hydroxyl groups can be introduced, a metallic membrane disposed on the base plate and having a plurality of wells reaching the base plate, and a crosslinkable polymer membrane disposed on the metallic membrane are included.

Abstract: An electrical steel sheet has an insulation coating having excellent corrosion resistance and punchability even without containing chromium and is prepared by applying a coating liquid on the surface of an electrical steel sheet, followed by baking the applied coating liquid, which coating liquid contains 100 parts by weight of polysiloxane polymer prepared by copolymerizing polysiloxane with one or more resins selected from acrylic resin, styrene resin, vinyl acetate resin, polyester resin, urethane resin, polyethylene resin, polypropylene resin, polyamide resin, polycarbonate resin, phenol resin, alkyd resin, and epoxy resin, and 1 to 50 parts by weigh of one or more compounds selected from melamine, isocyanate, silane coupling agent, and oxazoline, as a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antibacterial laminate having at least either of antibacterial property and antifungal property. The antibacterial laminate is composed of at least a base layer (4) comprising a polymer film or paper, an antibacterial layer (2) on which a metal having at least either of antibacterial property and antifungal property is deposited, and a coating layer (1) for covering the antibacterial layer (2). This antibacterial laminate is characterized in that the antibacterial layer (2) is formed between the base layer (4) and the coating layer (1), and the coating layer (1) is composed of a substantially nonporous polymer coating film.

Abstract: Coating compositions are disclosed that include corrosion resisting particles such that the coating composition can exhibit corrosion resistance properties. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with a coating deposited from such a composition and multi-component composite coatings, wherein at least one coating later is deposited from such a coating composition. Methods and apparatus for making ultrafine solid particles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an epoxy resin composition essentially containing (A) an epoxy resin having a structure represented by the general formula (1), (B) a curing agent, (C) an inorganic filler and (D) a cyanate resin and/or a prepolymer thereof, wherein Ar represents a fused aromatic hydrocarbon group; r is an integer of 1 or more; X is a hydrogen or an epoxy group (glycidyl ether group); R1 represents one selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, a butyl group, a phenyl group and a benzyl group; n is an integer of 1 or more; p and q are an integer of 1 or more; and p's and q's in respective repeating units may be the same as or different from one another.

Abstract: A coated article and method therefor comprises a metal substrate comprising a layered coating composition on at least one surface thereof, the coating composition comprising a layer of epoxy on one or more of the surfaces of the substrate. The coating composition further comprises an overcoat layer comprising a combination of polyolefin and epoxy resins, the overcoat layer optionally being free of added epoxy curative. The article can be a pipe, vessel, conduit, rod, profile-shaped article, or tube. A preferred overcoat layer comprises a semi- or full-epoxy/polyolefin interpenetrating polymer network (IPN). In another embodiment, the coated article comprises a polyolefin/epoxy layer that is directly coated on at least one surface of a metal substrate, the polyolefin/epoxy coating being overcoated with a thermoplastic top coating, the coated article being free of added adhesive. The metal article preferably is a pipe, vessel, conduit, rod, profile shaped article or tube.

Abstract: An insulation coating containing a composite resin composed of polysiloxane and a polymer containing carbon is formed on the surface of an electrical steel sheet, thus obtaining an electrical steel sheet having an insulation coating that gives corrosion resistance and punchability equivalent to or higher than those of Cr-containing insulation coating.

Abstract: A resin-coated metal sheet having excellent corrosion resistance and excellent adhesiveness which has a chromium-free surface treatment layer and exhibits excellent adhesiveness and excellent corrosion resistance even after being subject to severe forming such as deep drawing after formation of an organic resin film on the surface treatment layer is provided. A resin-coated metal sheet includes: an aluminum substrate having a surface-treatment film on at least one surface thereof; and an organic resin film layer formed on the surface of the aluminum substrate by way of an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer contains a cationic-group containing resin and a water-based resin. A formed body such as a can body or a can lid which is formed by using such a resin-coated metal sheet is also provided.

Abstract: Sandwich plate-like construction and method for making such a construction, wherein the construction comprises a steel plate, a contact layer and an inorganic layer, said inorganic layer at least comprises ultra fine particles and a binder. This type of construction is especially suitable as bridge decks, on oil platforms, ship decks, windmill foundations or towers, outdoor furniture, balconies and other tough and exposed applications.

Abstract: In an antirust treated metal base material in accordance with the present invention, a coating film containing insulating polyaniline in a highly oxidized state (PE state) is formed on the surface of a metal base material. A method for antirust treatment of the surface of a metal base material includes a process of forming a coating film containing insulating polyaniline in a highly oxidized state (PE state) on the metal base material surface. According to the present invention, an antirust treated metal base material, in which the coating film of an insulating polyaniline system containing no dopants exhibits strong corrosion inhibition effect, and a method of antirust treatment for the metal base material are provided.

Abstract: A coated article comprising (a) a substrate having two opposing surfaces; (b) a first curable film-forming composition applied to one surface of the substrate; and (c) a second curable film-forming composition applied to the opposing surface of the substrate, wherein the opposing surface is not coated with the first curable film-forming composition. Component (b) comprises a resinous binder; optionally, a curing agent and a metallic reflective pigment while component (c) comprises a polyepoxide; a thermoplastic polyester polymer; a curing agent a mineral filler; and microspheres.

Abstract: An aqueous electrodeposition coating composition comprising (a) an organometallic compound and (b) a cathodically electrodepositable binder, the binder comprising an amine-functional phosphorylated resin, provides corrosion protection equivalent to that obtained by the conventional phosphate pretreatment-electrodeposition coating process.

Abstract: An epoxy adhesive composition of an epoxy resin and an amine hardener includes a synergistic accelerator of an effective amount of short chain polyol and an effective amount of a dihydric phenol having between about 6 and about 24 carbon atoms. Surfaces of adherends are joined with the dried residue of the epoxy adhesive composition by applying the epoxy resin composition to one or both surfaces, joining the surfaces, and applying pressure, optionally with heating. The joined adherends having the dried epoxy resin composition is another disclosed embodiment.

Abstract: Coating compositions are disclosed that include corrosion resisting particles such that the coating composition can exhibit corrosion resistance properties. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with a coating deposited from such a composition and multi-component composite coatings, wherein at least one coating later is deposited from such a coating composition. Methods and apparatus for making ultrafine solid particles are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention describes a carbon black particulate filled film, useful as a backsheet for a photovoltaic construct.

Abstract: Substrates, optionally coated with an undercoating layer, having grafted there from one or more non-fouling materials are described herein. The non-fouling, polymeric material can be grafted from a variety of substrate materials, particularly polymeric substrates and/or polymeric undercoating layers. The graft-from techniques described herein can result in higher surface densities of the non-fouling material relative to graft-to formulations. Graft-from methods can be used to produce covalently tethered polymers. The compositions described herein are highly resistant protein absorption, particularly in complex media and retain a high degree of non-fouling activity over long periods of time. The compositions described herein may also demonstrate antimicrobial and/or anti-thrombogenic activity.

Abstract: A composition, including a liquid crystal polymer or oligomer having a terminal hydroxyl group, and a cross-linking agent including a bismaleimide compound, an epoxy resin or a combination thereof, wherein the liquid crystal polymer or oligomer is represented by Formula 1: Z1-(R1)m—(R2)n-Z2??(1), wherein R1 is represented by Formula 2: —X1—Ar1—Y1—??(2), wherein X1 and Y1 are each independently selected from the group consisting of O, CO and NR?, in which R? is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C20 alkyl group, and a substituted or unsubstituted C6-C30 aryl group, and Ar1 includes at least one divalent aromatic or alicyclic organic group selected from the group consisting of Formula 3:

Abstract: A magnesium alloy material for forming which can yield a formed body with high formability without using a lubricating oil or a solid lubricant such as molybdenum disulfide, a magnesium alloy formed body which is obtained by forming the magnesium alloy material for forming, and a manufacturing method of the magnesium alloy formed body are provided. A magnesium alloy material for forming which exhibits a friction coefficient of 0.2 or below at a forming temperature of 350° C. or below is obtained by coating a surface of a magnesium alloy material with an organic resin such as a water-soluble urethane resin, a water-soluble polyester resin, a water-soluble acrylic resin or a water-soluble epoxy resin or a resin obtained by modifying any of these organic resins, or an organic resin formed of any of these resins which contains a silane coupling agent, a colloidal silica, a lubricant, a metal alkoxide or the like.

Abstract: Invention relates to a roll cover and a covered roll for paper, board, finishing and tissue machines. More specifically it relates to a roll particularly used in calendar which roll comprises a metal roll body and a cover of a composite material on it. The cover has at least three layers which comprise polymer matrix and fiber reinforcement the material of the being different at least in successive layers.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a copper foil with a resin layer to be used as a resin substrate for a flexible printed wiring board and having good adhesiveness between the copper foil, to which no roughening treatment is applied, and a raw material resin layer. A copper foil with a resin layer characterized in that a copper foil having no roughening treatment applied thereto is directly joined to a resin layer, which contains a phenolic hydroxyl group-containing aromatic polyamide resin having a structure represented by the following formula (1): in the formula (1), m and n denote average values and satisfy the relationship: 0.005?n/(m+n)<0.05, m+n is 2 to 200; Ar1 is a divalent aromatic group; Ar2 is a divalent aromatic group having a phenolic hydroxyl group, and Ar3 is a divalent aromatic group.

Abstract: An adhesive for a circuit material, comprises a blend of a cure system; and a solid epoxy resin and a nitrile rubber functionalized with epoxy-reactive groups, wherein the solid epoxy resin and the nitrile rubber are reacted to form an adduct prior to blending with the cure system. The adhesive has low dendritic growth and improved solder resistance.

Abstract: Superior protective coatings for corrosion susceptible substrates are provided by lower alkoxysilane-epoxy polymeric compounds produced by sol-gel polymerization and cross-linked by reaction with an aromatic diamine cross-linking agent such as a phenylenediamine.

Abstract: A process for producing powder green compacts includes centrifugally compacting a slip containing a material powder, a binder resin and a dispersion medium in a mold, into a compact containing the material powder and the binder resin. A process for producing sintered compacts includes sintering the green compact. A powder green compact contains a material powder and a binder resin, the binder resin being present between particles of the material powder and binding the material particles. A sintered compact is obtained by sintering the green compact. The processes for powder green compacts of the invention can produce powder green compacts that are resistant to cracks or breakage even when formed into a highly complicated shape, or that can be machine processed into a highly intricate inner structure and shape. The processes for sintered compacts of the invention can produce sintered compacts having a highly intricate inner structure and shape such as diesel engine fuel injection nozzles.

Abstract: A novel flame-retardant thermoplastic polyhydroxy polyether resin obtained by reacting at least one epoxy resin (A) selected from glycidyl esters of divalent aliphatic carboxylic acids having 15 to 64 carbon atoms or glycidyl ethers of divalent aliphatic alcohols having 15 to 64 carbon atoms with a phosphorus atom-containing divalent phenol compound (B) as essential components, wherein the component (A) accounts for 2 to 52 mol % with respect to the whole resin, the weight average molecular weight thereof is 10,000 to 200,000, and the phosphorus content thereof is 1 to 5 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention provides N,N?-dimethyl secondary diamine polymers including methylamine-terminated poly-(N-methylazetidine) and methylamine-terminated poly-(N-methylazacycloheptane). Amine compositions and amine-epoxy compositions comprising N,N?-dimethyl secondary diamine polymers are also disclosed.