Abstract: In the gas-barrier laminate having an inorganic thin layer formed on at least one surface of a substrate having a polyethylene naphthalate layer, provided by the present invention is a gas-barrier laminate having not only high water vapor barrier property and oxygen barrier property abut also excellent adhesion between the substrate and the inorganic thin layer. The said gas-barrier laminate, comprising: a substrate comprising a polyethylene naphthalate layer; a layer formed from a composition comprising an acryl polyol and an isocyanate compound on at least one surface of the substrate; and an inorganic thin layer, arranged in the stated order.

Abstract: A hybrid resin composition is described, the composition comprising: A. An A part composition comprising an aliphatic polyfunctional isocyanate compound and a free radical polymerization initiator; and B. A B part composition comprising an ethylenically unsaturated, substantially water-free polyester polyol and a polyurethane catalyst. The A part composition can contain a non-interfering solvent, e.g., styrene, and the B part composition typically has an acid value of 5 or less (based on solids). For outdoor use, the B part composition is preferably free of tertiary hydrogens, ether glycols and terephthalic acid residues.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various exemplary embodiments of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding heat shrinkable materials and articles (e.g., tapes, etc.). In an exemplary embodiment, an EMI shielding heat shrinkable tape includes a heat shrinkable layer and an EMI shielding layer. When heated to a shrink temperature of the heat shrinkable layer, the tape may shrink lengthwise.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a transparent conductive laminate that will not break by being bent. Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a transparent touch panel comprising such a transparent conductive laminate. A transparent conductive laminate of the present invention has a cured resin layer and a transparent conductive layer laminated on at least one face of a transparent organic-polymer substrate. The resin composition constituting the cured resin layer has a recovery rate (?IT), which is indicated in the following formula, of 60% or less, for a cured resin layer having a thickness of 5 ?m, in an indentation hardness test (testing load: 1 mN) conforming to ISO14577-1: 2002. ?IT=Welast/Wtotal×100(%) (wherein Welast is indentation work (Nm) generated by elastic returning deformation, and Wtotal is mechanical indentation work (Nm)).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compound membrane and an acoustic device including such a compound membrane. The compound membrane includes a polyethylene naphthalate film, and a thermoplastic polyurethance elastomer attached to one surface of the polyethylene naphthalate film.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compound membrane and an acoustic device including such a compound membrane. The compound membrane includes a polyethylene terephthalate film, and a thermoplastic polyurethance elastomer attached to one surface of the polyethylene terephthalate film.

Abstract: A transparent conductive laminate includes a coating film including a first transparent resin film and a coating layer or layers provided on one or both sides of the first transparent resin film; a transparent conductive film including a second transparent resin film and a transparent conductive layer provided on one side of the second transparent resin film; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer interposed between the coating film and the transparent conductive film, wherein the coating layer of the coating film is laminated with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer to a side of the transparent conductive film where the transparent conductive layer is not provided, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a storage elastic modulus of 80,000 Pa or less at 120° C., and the adhesive strength between the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and the coating layer is from 5 N/25 mm to 20 N/25 mm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyester film for optical applications, and more specifically to a polyester film having refractive index of 1.6 to 1.7 and a film having refractive index of 1.4 to 1.6 on both surfaces of the polyester film, wherein a thickness of each coating layer is 0.03 to 0.1 ?m and total light transmittance of the entire film is 93% or more. The polyester film according to the embodiment has total light transmittance higher than the polyester film without the coating layer and is more suitable to use the polyester film for optical applications due to the excellent adhesive strength between the polyester film and layer for the post-processing working.

Abstract: A laminated composition includes a first polymer layer having a first surface and a second surface; a second polymer layer having a first surface and a second surface; and an adhesive layer joining the second surface of the first polymer layer to a first surface of the second polymer layer; where the adhesive layer includes a heat-shrinkable resin including heat-generating particles, one or more particles configured to generate heat; and a heat-insulating layer coating the resin, the heat-insulating layer including a heat-insulating material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyester film which is excellent in hydrolysis resistance of a base film, is hardly deteriorated in adhesion property to various members or top-coating agents, and can suitably used, for example, as a film for a protective member for protecting a back surface of solar cells. The present invention relates to a biaxially oriented polyester film in the form of a laminated film comprising a biaxially oriented polyester base film having a phosphorus element content of 0 to 170 ppm and a terminal carboxylic acid content of not more than 26 equivalents/t, and a coating layer formed on at least one surface of the biaxially oriented polyester base film which comprises a polyurethane having a polycarbonate skeleton or a polyether skeleton and a crosslinking agent, wherein the laminated film has a haze value of not more than 10%.

Abstract: A multi-layer screen protector for digital display screens, such as LCD's, cell phones, tablets, laptops, and pad computer devices, that may be readily applied without the need for special tools and in dusty environments, the screen protector being designed and die-cut to match the shape of the digital display screen, including cut-outs for cameras, microphones and device buttons, where the top surface is a layer of polycaprolactone aliphatic urethane that is connected to a bottom layer made from plastic such as polystyrene, acrylic and/or polyethylene terephthalate, and a self-wetting adhesive layer provided on the bottom surface of the bottom polystyrene, acrylic and/or polyethylene terephthalate layer. The screen protector provides an optically clear view of the device and is constructed with the abrasion resistant layer being provided and supported on a plastic layer and may be removed and reinstalled.

Abstract: Polyurethane coating compositions that provide transparent, abrasion-resistant, and water-washable anti-fog coatings when applied to a substrate and cured are described herein. These polyurethane coating compositions have surfactants that are chemically associated with the polyurethane so as to not leach out or wash away when the coating surface is soaked or washed with water. The polyurethane coating compositions comprise isocyanate-reactive surfactants, isocyanate-reactive salts of surfactants, carboxylic-reactive surfactants, or combinations thereof that are chemically bonded to the polyurethane. Articles coated with such polyurethane coating compositions, and processes for applying the coating compositions to a substrate, are also provided herein.

Abstract: A non-conductive protective covering for an electronic device is disclosed. The protective covering includes a first polymeric film having a modulus of elasticity of at least about 100×103 psi and a second polymeric film having a modulus of elasticity of less than about 100×103 psi, wherein the first polymeric film is attached to a first side of the second polymeric film.

Abstract: Disclosed are core-shell resin particles (C2) each comprising one or more film-like shell layers (P) comprising a resin (a) which is a polyurethane resin and a core layer (Q) comprising a resin (b). A core-shell resin particle (C2) is characterized in that the weight ratio between (P) and (Q) is from 0.1:99.9 to 70:30, the volatile content in the resin particle (C2) is not more than 2 weight %, and the content of vinyl resins in the resin (b) is not more than 30 weight %. Such resin particles have a uniform particle diameter and are excellent in electrostatic properties, thermal and storage stability and thermal characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminated polyester film that can exhibit good adhesion to various surface functional layers such as a hard coat layer, a microlens layer and a prism layer, and can be suitably used as various optical members such as, for example, a backlight unit of liquid crystal displays, etc. The laminated polyester film of the present invention comprises a polyester film and a coating layer formed on at least one surface of the polyester film which is produced by applying a coating solution comprising an active methylene-blocked polyisocyanate compound thereonto.

Abstract: A fire retardant solar control sun shade comprising as the shade material, a clear transparent film composite comprising a first transparent film layer, preferably with a metallized layer on one side, and a further transparent film layer adhered to said one side of the first film layer using an adhesive, the adhesive and at least one of said two polymeric film layers contain fire retardant material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a both surfaces-laminated polyester film having a coating layer excellent in easy adhesion property to a hard coat layer and another coating layer having an ability of preventing precipitation of oligomer. A both surfaces-laminated polyester film comprising: a polyester film, a first coating layer which is formed on one surface of said polyester film and comprises a polymer containing ammonium base, an acrylate polymer containing polyethylene glycol and a crosslinking agent, and a second coating layer which is formed on another surface of said polyester film and comprises a polyurethane resin and a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a moisture-proof laminated film having, on the substrate thereof, an inorganic thin film layer and having, on the inorganic thin film layer, a plastic film via a polyurethane adhesive satisfying the following requirement (1), or the following requirements (1) and (2). The moisture-proof laminated film keeps excellent moisture-proofness and interlayer strength even after exposed to high temperature condition. (1) ?0.1?E21?+0.5. (2) ?0.3?E23?+0.3. (In the above formulae, E21 indicates (E2?E1)/E2, and E23 indicates (E2?E3)/E2. E1, E2 and E3 each mean the tensile storage elastic modulus of the adhesive under specific conditions.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns a thermoforming cover of portable electronic apparatus, comprising: a first transparent layer, being made by plastic material; a color layer, being printed on the first transparent layer; an adhesive layer, being covered on the color layer; and a second transparent layer, being made by plastic material, and disposed on the adhesive layer; wherein the first transparent layer can be set as substrate, and the color layer, the adhesive layer and the second transparent layer are disposed on the first transparent layer by step, then a thermoforming cover can be manufactured in a mold through thermoforming process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a multi-layer coating film on an electrically conductive substrate, comprising the steps of electrodepositing on an electrically conductive substrate, a first coating composition to form an uncured electrodeposition coating film, applying an aqueous primer-surfacer coating composition to form an uncured intermediate coating film, and then simultaneously heating the substrate coated with the said coating films and curing both the uncured electrodeposition coating film and the uncured intermediate coating film to form a cured film, wherein the curing agent B is a capped isocyanate where the capping agents are selected from the group consisting of aliphatic linear or branched diols, hydroxyalkyl(meth)acrylates and >NH functional heterocyclic aliphatic or aromatic compounds, to coating films made by this process, and to substrates covered with such coating films.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a polyester film, including: preparing a polyester film substrate having an amount of a terminal carboxylic acid group (AV) of from 3 eq/ton to 20 eq/ton, by using a polyester resin having a temperature distribution of a pre-melting peak (Tm?) of from 1° C. to 10° C.; providing a coating layer on at least one surface of the polyester film substrate; and stretching the polyester film substrate provided with the coating layer at least once.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a weather-resistant adhesive which achieves adhesive property, moist heat resistance and weather resistance in a practical level by means of aging at low temperature and for short time. There is provided a weather-resistant adhesive composition, characterized in containing (A) a polyester polyol having an acid value of 30 to 150 equivalents/106 g and (B) a polyisocyanate compound comprising an aliphatic polyisocyanate compound and/or an alicyclic polyisocyanate compound. Also, there is provided a layered product, characterized in being prepared by laminating films using said composition.

Abstract: A film for a backlight unit including a semiconductor nanocrystal-polymer composite film including a semiconductor nanocrystal and a matrix polymer in which the semiconductor nanocrystal is dispersed, wherein the matrix polymer is a polymer produced by a polymerization of a multifunctional photo-curable oligomer, a mono-functional photo-curable monomer, and a multifunctional photo-curable cross-linking agent, the multifunctional photo-curable oligomer has an acid value of less than or equal to about 0.1 mg of KOH/g, and a content (A1) of a first structural unit derived from the multifunctional photo-curable oligomer, a content (A2) of a second structural unit derived from the mono-functional photo-curable monomer, and a content (A3) of a third structural unit derived from the multifunctional photo-curable cross-linking agent satisfy Equation 1: A1<(A2+A3).

Abstract: A laminate for stretch-forming includes: a polyglycolic acid-based resin layer containing 100 parts by mass of a polyglycolic acid-based resin and 0.5 parts by mass or more and 10 parts by mass or less of at least one thermoplastic elastomer selected from the group consisting of polyester-based thermoplastic elastomers and polyurethane-based thermoplastic elastomers; and a thermoplastic resin layer adjacent to the polyglycolic acid-based resin layer, as well as a stretched laminate is obtained by stretching the same.

Abstract: A polymer obtainable by polycondensation or polyaddition of monomeric compounds, wherefor accompanying use is made as monomeric compound of 2-(2-methylbutyl)-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol of the formula I or its alkoxylated derivatives (also referred to collectively below as C11 diol).

Abstract: Disclosed is a back sheet for a solar cell module for photovoltaic power generation, including a first resin layer attached to EVA under a solar cell, a heat conductive layer formed on the lower surface of the first resin layer, a lower layer formed on the lower surface of the heat conductive layer, and an adhesive layer formed between the first resin layer and the heat conductive layer, wherein the lower layer is a heat conductive coating layer using an inorganic coating or organic-inorganic hybrid coating, or a second resin layer.

Abstract: A multilayered film which is formed using a solventless adhesive, can obviate wetting deficiency even when the film is manufactured by applying the solventless adhesive to a film by coating at a high speed, exhibits the excellent laminate strength and the excellent impact resistance after a liquid content is filled into a packaging container and exhibits excellent environment friendliness, a method of manufacturing the multilayered film, and a packaging container which uses the multilayered film are provided. In the multilayered film which is formed by laminating at least an inner-layer film, an adhesive layer and an outer-layer film in order, the adhesive layer is formed of a solventless adhesive which contains a polyester-based main agent and a curing agent made of aliphatic isocyanate and alicyclic isocyanate.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a two-component composition comprising a polyol component and a polyisocyanate component, for producing polyurethane gel coats for epoxy-resin and vinyl-ester resin composite materials.

Abstract: Provided is an optical film including a polyurethane coating layer including high refractive inorganic materials to lower reflectivity without causing a rainbow phenomenon.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laminate comprising two plastic films and in between a metal or metaloxide layer and a crystalline triazine layer, the laminate having a lamination strength of about 2 N/inch or more as measured in a 90 degree tensile testing at 30 mm/min. The invention further relates to a composite layer, comprising a metal or metal oxide, and a triazine layer comprising a triazine compound suitable for said laminate. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of a composite layer, comprising the step of applying a triazine layer on a substrate with a metal or metal oxide layer by vapor deposition of the triazine compound, wherein the process comprises (a) applying to the metal or metal oxide layer a compound other than a triazine compound, (b) vapor depositing the triazine compound on the metal or metal oxide layer while the compound is at least in part in a liquid state.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composite comprising a first substrate comprising a formed resin body containing a silicone-modified resin, and a second substrate having a to-be-joined surface joined'to a to-be-joined surface of the first substrate, wherein the to-be-joined surface of the first substrate, or the to-be-joined surfaces of the first and second substrates has/have been subjected to application of one or more of an ultraviolet light irradiating treatment, a corona treatment, and a plasma treatment. As a result, there is provided a composite and an expedient production method of such a composite, which composite comprises a substrate comprising a formed resin body containing a silicone-modified resin, and another substrate joined to the firstly mentioned substrate in a strong manner with excellent durability therebetween.

Abstract: A reinforcing method and structure for a steel structure and an elastic layer forming material for reinforcing a steel structure are provided that can prevent a reinforcing effect from being lowered by direct sunlight, can obtain a sufficient reinforcing effect, and can prevent a fiber sheet from being peeled away from a steel structure surface before the fiber sheet is torn. The reinforcing method for a steel structure, in which a fiber sheet including reinforcing fibers is bonded to a surface of the steel structure to integrate the fiber sheet with the steel structure, includes (a) a step of applying and hardening a polyurea resin putty to the surface of the steel structure to form an elastic layer, and (b) a step of bonding the fiber sheet to the surface of the steel structure having the elastic layer formed thereon with an adhesive agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides laminates including: (a) at least one layer of at least one polyurethane including a reaction product of components including: (i) at least one polyisocyanate; (ii) at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (iii) at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms wherein the reaction components are maintained at a temperature of at least about 100° C. for at least about 10 minutes; and (b) at least one layer of a substrate selected from the group consisting of paper, glass, ceramic, wood, masonry, textile, metal or organic polymeric material and combinations thereof; and methods of making the same.

Abstract: The use of aqueous polyurethane dispersions is described for composite foil lamination, where at least 10% by weight of the polyurethane derives from at least one amorphous polyester polyol.

Abstract: A surface treatment for polymeric part adhesion and a treated part is provided. In one aspect, a method for adhesively securing a part to a polymeric substrate is provided comprising providing an adhesive layer having a bonding surface having a first oxygen composition, a part having a bondable surface, and a polymeric substrate having a mating surface. Spray from an air plasma device is directed onto at least a portion of the bonding surface of the adhesive to provide a second oxygen composition on the bonding surface of the adhesive layer, with the second oxygen composition being greater than the first oxygen composition. The adhesive layer is secured between the bondable surface of the part and the mating surface of the polymeric substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a high performance anti-spall laminate article comprising a bi-layer polymeric composite. The bi-layer composite includes a polymeric sheet and a poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) film laminated to each other. The PET film has a tensile modulus of about 600,000 psi or higher in both the machine direction (MD) and the transverse direction (TD), a shock brittleness index of about 55 Joules or higher in the machine direction and about 25 joules or higher in the transverse direction, and a percent elongation at break (EOB) of about 110-160 in the machine direction and about 60-110 in the transverse direction.

Abstract: Multi-layer composites comprising: (a) a first scratch-resistant coating layer comprising a first coating (primer); (b) a thermoplastic layer; and (c) a second scratch-resistant coating layer comprising a second coating (primer); wherein the first scratch-resistant coating layer and the second scratch-resistant coating layer are disposed on opposing sides of the thermoplastic layer; wherein the first coating and the second coating are not the same; and wherein the first scratch-resistant coating layer and the second scratch-resistant coating layer are selected such that a multi-layer composite having the first scratch-resistant layer disposed on both sides of the thermoplastic layer has a lower critical impact speed for tough/brittle transition at ?30° C. according to DIN EN ISO 6603-1 than a multi-layer composite having the second scratch-resistant layer disposed on both sides of the thermoplastic layer; processes for producing the same; and uses therefor.

Abstract: Provided are a film for food packaging, capable of having excellent adhesion with a metal deposition layer and thus retaining moisture barrier property while having superior flexibility, transparency, and biodegradability, and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas barrier film where a polyurethane resin layer and an inorganic layer are disposed in this order from a polyester resin film side on at least one surface of a polyester resin film, wherein the polyurethane resin constituting said polyurethane resin layer is a resin containing a skeleton represented by the following formula (1) and/or the following formula (2). The present invention provides a gas barrier film having excellent oxygen insulation and water vapor insulation.

Abstract: The multilayer film serves as a laminate. In some embodiments, the film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. In some embodiments, the first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. In some embodiments, the intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated polyester film which can be suitably used in the applications requiring a good visibility and a good adhesion property to a hard coat layer, etc., for example, such as various kinds of optical films as members of liquid crystal displays as well as molding films. The laminated polyester film of the present invention comprises a polyester film and a coating layer formed on at least one surface of the polyester film which is produced by applying a coating solution comprising a polyester resin having a naphthalene skeleton, a metal oxide, and an acrylic resin and/or a urethane resin, thereonto.

Abstract: Articles containing thermoplastic, thermoplastic composite or thermoplastic-clad materials are made less susceptible to heat distortion by coating the article with a two-part aqueous coating composition whose first part contains a waterborne active hydrogen-functional latex binder and whose second part contains a water-dispersible polyisocyanate. One or both of the first and second parts contain non-infrared-absorptive colored pigment. A mixture of the first and second parts coated atop a vinyl substrate cures to form a vinyl-adherent, infrared-reflective colored protective film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyester film which can be suitably used as an antireflective film, an optical film, etc., and comprises a coating layer capable of exhibiting excellent easy-bonding property and weather-resistant bonding property with respect to various topcoat agents to be applied thereonto. The laminated polyester film of the present invention comprises a coating layer which is formed of a coating solution comprising (A) an antistatic agent, (B) a compound having an isocyanate-based reactive group and a urethane bond, (C) a urethane resin having no isocyanate-based reactive group at a terminal end thereof, and (D) at least one crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyester film which can be suitably used as an antireflective film, an optical film, etc., and comprises a coating layer capable of exhibiting excellent easy-bonding property and weather-resistant bonding property to various topcoat agents. The laminated polyester film of the present invention comprises a coating layer which is formed of a coating solution comprising (A) a compound having an isocyanate-based reactive group and a urethane bond, (B) a urethane resin and (C) at least one crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyester film for a protective material for protecting a back surface of photovoltaic cell which exhibits a good hydrolysis resistance and an excellent adhesion property to a sealing resin for photovoltaic cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated polyester film which can be suitably used in the applications requiring good adhesion to a micro-lens layer, a prism layer or the like, for example, in the optical applications such as a backlight unit for liquid crystal displays, etc. The laminated polyester film of the present invention comprises a polyester film, and (A) a coating layer comprising a urethane resin and an isocyanate compound derived from an aliphatic isocyanate or an alicyclic isocyanate or (B) a coating layer comprising a urethane resin having a polycarbonate structure and an isocyanate-based compound, which is formed on at least one surface of the polyester film.

Abstract: A prism sheet is provided with a prism member, being an optical functional member, and a multilayer film for supporting the prism member. The multilayer film is provided with a base layer and an adhesive layer. One of surfaces of the adhesive layer is adhered to a surface of the base layer. The other surface of the adhesive layer is adhered to the prism member. Thus, the prism member is adhered to the base layer through the adhesive layer. Polyester contained in the adhesive layer has a glass transition temperature Tg of less than 60° C. At least 30 mol % of dicarboxylic acid units in the polyester contained in the adhesive layer have naphthalene rings.

Abstract: Disclosed are a heat-shrinkable polyester-based film and a heat-shrinkable polyester-based label. The heat-shrinkable polyester-based film has superior shrinkability and color, and thus provides aesthetic enhancement to the product to which the film is attached when the film is printed. Therefore, the polyester-based film can be suitable as a label film as it can replace labels made of paper, and can be easily peeled off by means of hot water, and thus may contribute to the recycling of bottles. The heat-shrinkable polyester-based label includes a heat-shrinkable polyester-based film layer, and minimizes the rolling phenomenon thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a board complex having a polylactic acid (PLA) cover. The board complex includes: a cover member having at least one layer containing a PLA resin; and a board formed beneath the cover member, wherein the material for the board is selected from medium-density fiberboard (MDF), plywood, asbestos-free cellulose fiber reinforced cement board, magnesium board, glued laminated timber, high density fiberboard (HDF), particle board, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, ceramic board, and click-fastened board.

Abstract: A coated polymer foil is described and can be produced via coating of a polymer foil with an aqueous composition comprising (A) a polymer which is obtained via free-radical polymerization and which is composed of from 10 to 80% by weight of a compound selected from ethylenically unsaturated anhydrides and ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, the carboxylic acid groups of which can form an anhydride group, and (B) an alkanolamine having at least two hydroxy groups. The coating gives the polymer foil an oxygen barrier and can in particular be used for producing packaging.