Abstract: Underfill structures useful as pre-applied underfill materials comprise a polymer layer having a first polymer region and a second polymer region, wherein the second polymer region comprises inorganic filler. Electronic assemblies comprising a chip or die and a substrate are formed using such multi-layer structured pre-applied underfill.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous coating composition for use as an aqueous first colored coating composition in a multilayer coating-forming method, the coating composition containing an aqueous film-forming resin (A), a crosslinking agent (B), and acrylic urethane resin composite particles (C). The acrylic resin of the acrylic urethane resin composite particles (C) is obtained by using, as constituent monomers, 30 to 80 mass % of a polymerizable unsaturated monomer (c-1-1) having one polymerizable unsaturated group per molecule and having a C4-22 alkyl group, 1 to 20 mass % of a polymerizable unsaturated monomer (c-2) having two or more polymerizable unsaturated groups per molecule, and 0 to 69 mass % of a polymerizable unsaturated monomer (c-1-2) having one polymerizable unsaturated group per molecule and being other than the polymerizable unsaturated monomer (c-1-1).

Abstract: Polymer compositions containing a polyoxymethylene polymer are disclosed that are receptive to paints and ink coatings. The polymer composition contains a polyoxymethylene polymer having a relatively high terminal hydroxyl group content in combination with a thermoplastic elastomer. In one embodiment, a coupling agent may be added for coupling the thermoplastic elastomer to the polyoxymethylene polymer. The polymer composition can be molded into various articles and then painted or printed with an ink composition. The polymer composition has been found to dramatically improve adhesion between the molded article and the ink or paint coating.

Abstract: A method of preparing a flexible, substantially tack free gasket by forming a liquid composition which is a radiation polymerizable admixture of a free radical polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate monomer, free radical polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate oligomer, or combinations thereof; a free radical polymerizable diluent; a free radical polymerization photoinitiator; a wax; a thixotropic agent; and optionally an adhesion promoter and a colorant. The composition is distributed onto a substrate and then exposed to actinic radiation to cure the liquid composition into a flexible, substantially tack free gasket having a Shore A hardness of from about A20 to about A80.

Abstract: In one aspect, composite construction materials are described herein. In some embodiments, a composite construction panel comprises a substrate layer, a cover layer separated from the substrate layer by one or more spacers, and at least one mat disposed between the substrate layer and the cover layer, wherein the mat comprises at least one phase change material disposed in at least one phase change region.

Abstract: Anti-corrosion coating for metallic substrates obtainable by reacting an organic polyisocyanate with a compound containing isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms at an isocyanate index of between 1000 and 5000% in the presence of a trimerisation catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a storage-stable resin film based on polyurethane systems having a very high characteristic number and fibre-composite components (composite components, moulded bodies) produced therefrom by compressing the resin film, in combination with fibre-reinforced materials such as woven fabrics and fleece, at high temperatures and under pressure, and to a method for the production thereof.

Abstract: A method for producing biodisintegratable composite foils with an aqueous polyurethane dispersion adhesive. The method involves adhesive-bonding a first substrate to a second substrate with use of the aqueous polyurethane dispersion adhesive. At least one of the first substrate and the second substrate is made of a biodisintegratable polymer foil, and at least 60% by weight of the polyurethane contains diisocyanates, polyesterdiols, and bifunctional carboxylic acids. The bifunctional carboxylic acids are dihydroxycarboxylic acids or diaminocarboxylic acids.

Abstract: The invention provides coating compositions comprising at least one compound (A) containing hydroxyl groups, at least one compound (B) containing isocyanate groups, at least 5.0% by weight, based on the nonvolatile constituents of the coating composition, of at least one amino resin (C), wherein the coating composition comprises at least one unsaturated, cyclic, sterically hindered amine (D) and the coating composition contains less than 2.5 mol % of hydrolyzable silane groups, based on the sum of hydroxyl groups, isocyanate groups, and hydrolyzable silane groups. The invention additionally relates to multistage coating processes using these coating compositions and also to the use of the coating compositions as clearcoat material and to the use of the coating process for automotive OEM finishing and automotive refinish.

Abstract: An electrically conductive multilayer stack including a first metal oxide layer including titanium oxide, a metal layer on the first metal oxide layer, and a second metal oxide layer including titanium oxide on the metal layer, at least one of the first metal oxide layer and the second metal oxide layer including a first region, a second region on the first region, and a third region on the second region, the first region and the third region each having a higher oxygen concentration than that of the second region is disclosed. Methods of manufacturing an electrically conductive multilayer stack are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition including an isocyanate, a polyether polyol and a low molecular weight polyester polyol having a weight average molecular weight in a range of about 200 g/mol to about 1000 g/mol is disclosed. Films including the composition and interlayers including the film are also disclosed. Transparencies including the interlayer and methods of making the same are further disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing a multicoat color and/or effect paint system comprising a pigmented aqueous basecoat material comprising at least one polyurethane resin (A) as binder, at least one color and/or effect pigment, and 0.05% to 10% by weight, based on the total amount of the pigmented aqueous basecoat material, of an associative thickener (B) different from the polyurethane resin (A), the associative thickener (B) being composed of at least one compound of the following formula (I): with n=0 to 50, where R= with m=0 to 10, where R1?H or R2, where R2= with o=0 to 50, with the proviso that for not more than 50% by weight of the compounds of the formula (I), m=0 and R1?H.

Abstract: The invention relates in various embodiments to a composite useful as e.g. a medical implant device, and a method of treating fouling, including biofouling as may occur on an implant. The composite comprises a matrix phase and a patterned phase that comprises an energetically activatable wire intermixed with the matrix phase, the wire when energetically activated, which includes thermal activation, causes modification of at least a portion of the matrix phase to treat fouling that might otherwise occur. The method of treating biofouling may be practiced on a patent while the medical implant of the invention is in situ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultraviolet-curable adhesive to be used for laminating a first optical base material and a second optical base material having a light-shielding portion on a surface thereof to each other, the ultraviolet-curable adhesive containing (A) a specified compound represented by the following formula (1), (B) a photopolymerizable compound, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator; a cured product obtained by irradiating the adhesive with an ultraviolet ray; and an optical member having the cured product, such as a touch panel:

Abstract: A corona shield material (22) for producing a corona shield protective layer (16, 17) for an electric machine (1). The corona shield material (22) contains an initially flowable matrix material (22) which can be cured in a curing reaction to form a solid. The corona shield material (22) further contains a photosensitive initiator (24) which can be transformed by electromagnetic radiation (25) into a reactive state triggering the curing reaction. The corona shield material (22) further contains at least one electrically conductive filler (25) in particulate form.

Abstract: An aqueous two-component aqueous dispersion adhesives, including in particular polyether-polyurethane polymers and ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers (EVA) having a glass transition temperature of greater than 0° C. The dispersion adhesives are optimally suited for use as contact adhesives, and for gluing plastic membranes. It has been demonstrated that the adhesives or the adhesive composite items produced therewith are characterized by an exceptionally low plasticizer absorption behavior, and contact adhesion. The good heat resistance and good bonding to various bases are also advantageous.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to water-dispersible polyurethane polymers as well as related polyurethane dispersion (PUD) compositions including the same, methods of making the same, methods of using the same, and articles coated with the same. The water-dispersible polyurethane polymer includes hydrophobic oligomeric polyether soft segments that include 1,2-di-substituted oxyethylene repeating units. The 1,2-di-substituted oxyethylene repeating units are derived from unsaturated fatty acid esters, such as from a distribution of epoxidized vegetable oil fatty acid esters subjected to a ring-opening polymerization process for oligomeric polyether polyol formation. The water-dispersible polyurethane polymer further includes hard segments common to other PUD compositions.

Abstract: A method of forming a multilayer coating film with smoothness, distinct image, adhesion and water resistance when a plurality of uncured coating films are cured at once, and especially when cured at low temperature. The method includes the following steps 1-1 to 1-4: step 1-1: coating an article with a primer coating composition (X) and forming an uncured primer coating film on the article, step 1-2: a coating the article having the uncured primer coating film with an aqueous colored coating composition (Y1) for a base coat, to form an uncured base coat film thereover, step 1-3: coating the article having the uncured primer coating film and uncured base coat film, with a clear coating composition (Z), and forming an uncured clear coating film thereover, and step 1-4: a curing the uncured primer coating film, the uncured base coat coating film and the uncured clear coating film by heating.

Abstract: A polymer useful in coating compositions is described. The polymer is preferably an unsaturated polyurethane polymer, which preferably has an iodine value of at least 10. The polymer may be combined with one or more liquid carriers to form a liquid coating composition useful in coating a variety of substrates, including planar metal substrates.

Abstract: Compositions comprising (B1) at least one polyisocyanate-group-containing compound (B1) having free or blocked isocyanate groups and a cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate parent structure, and/or a polyisocyanate derived therefrom, and (B2) at least one polyisocyanate-group-containing compound (B2) having free or blocked isocyanate groups and an acyclic, aliphatic polyisocyanate parent structure, and/or a polyisocyanate derived therefrom, where at least one of component (B1) and component (B2) comprise at least one structural unit selected from the group of structural unit (I) —NR—(X—SiR?x(OR?)3?x)??(I), structural unit (II) —N(X—SiR?x(OR?)3?x)n(X?—SiR?y(OR?)3?y)m??(II), and mixtures of two or more of the foregoing, wherein the compound (B1) is in an amount such that the binder fraction of the compound (B1) is between 5% and 45% by weight, based on the sum of the binder fraction of the compound (B1) and of the compound (B2), and the mixture of components (B1) and (B2) includes structural units (I) and structu

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is envisaged that the pressure-sensitive adhesive comprises a first layer and a second layer, the first layer being a heat-activatable pressure-sensitive adhesive which has a static glass transition temperature Tg,a or a melting point Tm,a of at least +30° C.; and the second layer being a polyacrylate pressure-sensitive adhesive which has a static glass transition temperature of not more than +15° C.

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: 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 flexible composite comprising a plastic foil, having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one dielectric barrier layer against gases and liquids which is applied directly to at least one of the surfaces by plasma-enhanced thermal vapor deposition and comprises an inorganic vapor-depositable material, is provided. The flexible composite can be used for constructing flexible circuits or displays and has a high barrier effect with regard to oxygen and/or water vapor.

Abstract: Disclosed is an actinic radiation-curing type ink composition comprising (Component A) a monofunctional radically polymerizable monomer and (Component B) a polyfunctional acrylate oligomer having a glass transition temperature of no greater than 20° C. and having an acrylate equivalent of at least 300 g/eq, Component A comprising (Component A-1) an N-vinyl compound and (Component A-2) an acrylamide derivative, Component A having a content of at least 70 mass % of the entire ink composition, and Component A-1 having a content of at least 18 mass % of the entire ink composition.

Abstract: A graphics medium may have an ink receiving layer with at least fifty percent hyrogel by weight and an opacity control layer with a polymer embedded with at least one filler material.

Abstract: There is described an aqueous urethane acrylate copolymer dispersion comprising a) from 10 to 95 wt-% of a polyurethane copolymer, and b) from 5 to 90 wt-% of a polyvinyl copolymer, where vinyl copolymer (b) comprises from 30 parts to 100 parts by weight of biorenewable monomer(s)—such as itaconic acid, itaconate diesters and/or diamides for example dimethyl itaconate (DMI) or dibutyl itaconate (DBI) and where optionally the composition has a residual monomer level of less than 5000 ppm.

Abstract: A composite material is produced from carpet waste and a binding agent, in intimate association, and may also include wood fiber or chips and/or other additives. A method of manufacturing a composite material includes shredding carpet waste, coating the carpet waste with a binding agent, and subjecting the shredded, coated carpet waste to elevated heat and pressure. As an additional step, the composite material may be actively cooled to prevent deformation of the material.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a photocurable sheet-type adhesive composition for optical use, which is used for bonding cover glass and a touch panel, a touch panel and a display module, or the like, and has high appearance reliability and storage stability even under high temperature and high humidity. The present invention is a photocurable sheet-shape adhesive for optical use, which contains the following components (A) to (D): (A) 100 parts by mass of a urethane (meth)acrylate oligomer having a weight average molecular weight of 20,000 to 100,000; (B) 3 to 70 parts by mass of a phenoxy resin having a glass transition temperature of 50 to 120° C.; (C) 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a photopolymerization initiator; and (D) 1 to 50 parts by mass of a (meth)acrylate monomer which has 8 to 30 repeated blocks having an ether linkage in the molecule and containing at least one (meth)acryloyl group in the molecule.

Abstract: A composition for use in the manufacture of a fouling release coating, e.g. at least one layer of a fouling release coating, comprising at least one curable or crosslinkable polysiloxane and at least one silane terminated polyurethane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass pane construction, particularly bullet proof glass pane, to be used in a motor vehicle, having several transparent panes and layers made of glass, ceramic or synthetic material, which are connected in a layered manner connected to each other in a laminate, electrical controllable or switchable electrochromic layer means for electrical controlling or switching of the light transparency of the glass pane construction or of the bullet proof pane, wherein a laminar transparent UV filtering layer means for filtering of striking ultraviolet (UV) radiation is provided so that none or only a part of the UV radiation passes to the electrochromic layer means.

Abstract: External wall insulation system comprising a high efficient insulation layer of rigid polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam provided on at least one side with a facing, preferably a gastight (aluminium) layer, and a base layer provided on at least one of the surfaces of the facing wherein said base layer is a polyurethane layer or a polyisocyanurate layer.

Abstract: There is described a polymer blend of a first and second polymer comprising: a) a first polymer of: vinyl (co)polymer; alkyd; urethane acrylic copolymer; polyurethane and/or polyester; b) a second copolymer from: b1) optionally at least 10 wt-% of one or derivatives of itaconic acid and/or isomers thereof; b2) up to 20 wt-% of one or more acid functional (or potentially acid functional) monomer(s) and b3) vinyl monomer(s) where wt % of each monomer (b1 to b3) is based on total (b) and where at least one of the first and second polymer is obtained from an itacon-functional monomer such as itaconic acid and/or its derivatives.

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: The present invention relates to laminates of a plasticizer-containing plastic, obtained by bonding by means of a moisture-reactive hot-melt adhesive which comprises at least one aldimine and at least one polyurethane polymer which contains isocyanate groups and is solid at room temperature. The bonded assembly is notable for improved adhesive, particularly following heat/moisture storage or alternating storage. Preferred embodiments of such laminates are bonded films or film-laminated supports, the film preferably being a pPVC film.

Abstract: The tendency of a two component laminating adhesive based on polyurethane chemistry to form a mist of fine droplets when applied at a high line speed may be reduced by including both a high functionality polyol and a lower functionality polymeric polyol in Component B which is combined and reacted with an isocyanate-functionalized polyurethane prepolymer in Component A.

Abstract: The present invention provides poly(ureaurethane)s including a reaction product of components comprising: (a) at least one isocyanate functional ureaurethane prepolymer comprising the reaction product of: (1) at least one isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer comprising the reaction product of: (i) a first amount of at least one polyisocyanate; and (ii) a first amount of at least one branched polyol; and (2) water, to form an isocyanate functional ureaurethane prepolymer; and (b) a second amount of at least one polyisocyanate and a second amount of at least one branched polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of highly reactive, low-viscosity and water-dilutable polyisocyanate reaction products which contain activated groups which react, by polymerization, with ethylenically unsaturated compounds under the action of actinic radiation. The present invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of such products and their use.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of a composition which can be cured below 40° C., a method of coating fiber/polymer composites, the preparation of curable compositions, and a modular system for preparing said compositions.

Abstract: A biodegradable biomass article for use in construction includes a cellulose biomass. The cellulose biomass includes an alkaline crystalline substance. An adhesive layer covers an outer surface of the biomass, and a sealing layer covers the adhesive layer. A method for manufacturing the biodegradable biomass article includes drying a cellulose biomass, and mixing the biomass with water into a slurry. The slurry is heated, and strained after the step of heating, resulting in a residual paste. The residual paste is compressed to form a biomass mat. The biomass mat is heated, and an adhesive layer is applied which covers the biomass mat. A sealing layer is applied over the adhesive layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to compositions and methods involving coated substrates for liquid electrophotographic printing. Generally, a coated substrate for liquid electrophotographic printing can comprise a polyethylene- or polypropylene-based substrate and a coating adhered to the substrate, the coating comprising a water-based aliphatic polyurethane polymer.

Abstract: The instant invention is a polyurethane dispersion, method of producing the same, coated articles, and method of coating articles. The polyurethane dispersion according to the instant invention comprises (a) one or more polyurethane units derived from one or more prepolymers, wherein the one or more prepolymers comprise the reaction product of one or more natural oil based polyols dissolved in dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether in the presence of one or more first surfactants with one or more isocyanates; and (b) water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a film laminate and to a film laminated formed by the method. The method comprises the steps of: applying a photocurable composition to a first base film; and irradiating light from a UV LED in order to harden the photocurable composition, wherein the first base film has a transmittance of approximately 50% or higher at the emission wavelength of the UV LED.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds generally comprising an indeno[2?,3?:3,4]naptho[1,2-b]pyran structure. Such compounds may be useful for their photochromic properties, and be used in certain photochromic compositions. Such compositions may further comprise other photochromic compositions and/or materials. Additionally, such compounds and/or compositions may be suitable for preparing certain photochromic articles.

Abstract: A method for making a fiber board includes the steps of, providing a fiber sheet and positioning the fiber sheet in a mold, providing at least one plastic sheet and locating the plastic sheet on a surface of the fiber sheet. Heating and melting the plastic sheet to make the molten plastic penetrate into the fiber sheet, and hot pressing the fiber sheet and the molten plastic to form the fiber board. A fiber board made by the method is also described.

Abstract: Briefly, the present disclosure provides a film, tape or outer layer of a composite part comprising: a) at least one layer comprising a crosslinked polymer selected from the group consisting of crosslinked polyurethane, crosslinked polyurea, and crosslinked mixed polyurethane/polyurea polymer; and in some embodiments b) an adhesive layer. In some embodiments the layer additionally comprises a non-crosslinked polymer forming a semi-IPN with the crosslinked polymer. In some embodiments the non-crosslinked polymer may be selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, polyurea, and mixed polyurethane/polyurea polymer. In some embodiments the crosslinked polymer may additionally comprise an acrylate-containing component.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid curable resin composition containing (A) a polymer component containing (A1) a polymer having an ethylenically unsaturated bond in a molecule thereof; (B) a low-molecular weight monomer having one ethylenically unsaturated group in a molecule thereof; and (C) a polymerization initiator, wherein the component (B) contains a compound represented by the following general formula (I). The liquid curable resin composition may be a material which is suitably applicable for the purpose of filling a space between a protective panel and an image display unit or the like in a large-sized image display device and which is excellent in moist heat resistance reliability. (In the formula, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 represents an alkyl group having 4 or more carbon atoms; and n represents a number of from 1 to 20.

Abstract: According to a resin composition for a pigment-containing insulating film which resin composition contains at least a (A) binder polymer and (B) pigment-containing cross-linked polymer particles, it is possible to provide a resin composition for a pigment-containing insulating film which resin composition is excellent in tack property after drying and allows a resultant pigment-containing insulating film to be excellent in flexibility and electrical insulation reliability and to be small in warpage after curing, a resin film for a pigment-containing insulating film, a pigment-containing insulating film, and a printed wiring board provided with a pigment-containing insulating film.

Abstract: A formation process of a glossy surface, without unevenness of gloss in a image on a print surface, nor toner offset or release failure over a long time period, is provided, where a surface of a belt member is composed of a resin containing structural units derived from a specific urethane (meth)acrylate (A), a specific polyfunctional monomer (B), and a fluorine-modified acrylate (C) and has the contact angle with respect to water of 85 to 110°, and the melting energy ?H of a wax in a clear toner is 2 to 20 J/g.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polysiloxane-modified polyhydroxy polyurethane resin characterized by being derived from a reaction between a 5-membered cyclic carbonate polysiloxane compound represented by the below-described formula (1) and an amine compound, and its production process; and a resin composition, thermal recording medium, imitation leather, thermoplastic polyolefin resin skin material, weather strip material, and weather strip, all of which make use of the resin.