Abstract: The present invention pertains to nonwoven webs, and multi-component fibers comprising polydiorganosiloxane polyamide as well as method of making microfibers and multi-component fibers comprising a polydiorganosiloxane polyamide copolymer.

Abstract: A non-transparent paper is described for non-transparent art or graphic design sketches, which prevents seepage of the inks, it accepts any type of gel, water-based, solvent-based, oil-based or mixed inks and solid materials for sketching and drawing, as well as fixatives for the solid materials. This paper consists of a lamination of at least two sheets of uncoated bond paper, inserting at least one intermediate layer of pigmented opacifying emulsion between both sheets, applied between the layers of paper to prevent transparency and the seepage of inks from one face of the lamination to the other. This layer of emulsion contains at least one opacifying pigment, at least one adhesive, agents to control viscosity and surface tension and other components.

Abstract: A shear panel building material that includes a first facing membrane, a core matrix disposed on a face of the first facing membrane, and a semi-rigid or rigid material attached to the core matrix. The core matrix can include microspheres having a size of about 200 microns to about 800 microns, sodium silicate, and ethylene vinyl acetate. In one aspect, the shear panel is substantially free from glue and cement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mica paper composite and a process for making the mica paper composite. Articles comprising the mica paper composite are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mica paper composite and a process for making the mica paper composite. Articles comprising the mica paper composite are also disclosed.

Abstract: A plaster slurry composition includes plaster, water and starch, the starch having a Brookfield viscosity of less than 60 cps at a temperature below 60° C. and a Brookfield viscosity greater than 10,000 cps at a temperature of 70° C.

Abstract: A polymer for an ink receiving layer of an inkjet recording element includes at least one first monomer chemically bonded to at least one second monomer. The second monomer includes a silane functional group. The at least one second monomer is distributed along a carbon backbone of the polymer at a non-terminal end. The polymer is capable of chemically bonding with an inorganic particulate substance.

Abstract: A multi-ply web of flexible material, such as tissue paper or nonwoven material, includes a fluorescent whitening agent. The multi-ply web includes at least two plies being interconnected in one or more adhesive interconnection zones with an adhesive composition including polyvinyl alcohol, a polyaldehyde and an acid catalyst. The polyvinyl alcohol is cross-linked with the polyaldehyde such that the adhesive composition is water insoluble. Also described is a method for improving the bleed fastness of a fluorescent whitening agent of a multi-ply web of flexible material, which includes at least two plies being interconnected in one or more adhesive interconnection zones with an adhesive composition including polyvinyl alcohol. The method includes a step of incorporating a polyaldehyde and an acid catalyst in the adhesive composition so as to cross-link the polyvinyl alcohol with the polyaldehyde such that the adhesive composition is made water insoluble.

Abstract: A thermally and electrically conductive material is provided as a mixture of a dimethylpolysiloxane, metal (or one metal coated with another metal) flakes and/or granules, a peroxide-based and/or a dimethyl hexane based catalyst, PTFE powder and a platinum based fire retardant. The thermally and electrically conductive material may be pre-formed into a film or pad and each side of the film protected with removable release layers. The thermally and electrically conductive material may alternatively be produced in a screen-printable paste. As such, a layer of the thermally and electrically conductive paste may be screen-printed on the metal surface in a complete sheet form or as a patterned film by using a stencil patterned screen mesh. Processes for manufacturing high- and low-frequency circuits that include the interface material are also provided.

Abstract: Provided are multilayer laminates having one or more layers comprising twisted nematic liquid crystals and one or more layers of a polymeric sheet comprising a polymer with a modulus between 20,000 psi (138 MPa) and 100,000 psi (690 MPa). The twisted nematic liquid crystal layers reflect infrared radiation. Thus, the multilayer laminates are useful to reduce the transmission of infrared energy. For example, in some embodiments the multilayer laminates are useful as windows to reduce energy consumption necessary to cool the interior of a structure such as an automobile or building. Preferably, the multilayer laminates retain the beneficial properties of safety glass. The multilayer laminates may include additional layers such as infrared absorbing layers, half wave plates, and the like, to minimize the transmission of infrared energy. The multilayer laminates may also include further additional layers such as polymeric films, polymeric sheets, rigid sheets, and the like.

Abstract: Provided are multilayer laminates having one or more layers comprising twisted nematic liquid crystals and one or more layers of a polymeric sheet comprising a polymer with a modulus of 20,000 psi (138 MPa) or less. The twisted nematic liquid crystal layers reflect infrared radiation. Thus, the multilayer laminates are useful to reduce the transmission of infrared energy. For example, in some embodiments the multilayer laminates are useful as windows to reduce energy consumption necessary to cool the interior of a structure such as an automobile or building. Preferably, the multilayer laminates retain the beneficial properties of safety glass. The multilayer laminates may include additional layers such as infrared absorbing layers, half wave plates, and the like, to minimize the transmission of infrared energy. The multilayer laminates may also include further additional layers such as polymeric films, polymeric sheets, rigid sheets, and the like.

Abstract: An absorbent core comprising fluff pulp fiber treated with polysiloxane, wherein the absorbent core has a density of about 0.15 g/cm3 or greater and a Young's modulus of about 75 psi or less. The polysiloxane may comprise an amino-functional moiety, The absorbent core may comprise superabsorbent, and may be employed in a disposable absorbent product.

Abstract: A packaging laminate comprising a paperboard substrate for providing a base layer, a tear-resistant polymer layer applied to said substrate, and a heat seal polymer layer applied to said tear-resistant polymer. This laminate structure is particularly useful for blister pack packaging.

Abstract: The storable modular component, especially a storable glass module, is prepared for assembly by gluing to another component without using an additional assembly glue. Along its edge it displays a profiled bead of a latent reactive adhesive which includes predominantly one or more polyurethanes with blocked isocyanate groups, or one or more polyurethane preproducts consisting of polyols and/or polyamines and encapsuled polyisocyanates, or one or more polyurethanes with radically polymerizable groups. In this case the reaction of the adhesive can be initiated at an activation temperature of 70 to 180° C. At the same time, it remains tacky and nonflowing but plastically deformable for a time sufficient for assembly. The stated materials are capable of being activated by being supplied with electrical, electromagnetic or magnetic energy or by infrared radiation. The adhesive may contain magnetizable and/or electrically conductive fillers.

Abstract: A system for making a coated substrate, comprising a coating composition, said coating composition comprising an alkenyl functional compound and a hydride functional compound, and a substrate having a precious metal catalyst disposed on at least one surface of the substrate in an amount effective to catalyze cure of the coating composition when the coating composition is applied to the substrate wherein the substrate is selected from papers, polymers films, metal foils and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inorganic coating compositions based on cyclic carbosiloxanes, inorganic polycondensates and &agr;,&ohgr;-functional linear oligosiloxanes, and also to a process for production thereof and to the use thereof and to a non-stick layer so obtained.

Abstract: A solventless silicone composition for forming a cured release coating comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a mixture comprising 99 to 90 parts by weight of (A-1) a linear diorganopolysiloxane having a viscosity of 5 to 1,000 mPa·s at 25° C., having both terminal ends of the molecular chain blocked by dimethylalkenylsiloxy groups, with an alkenyl group content of 0.2 to 10 mol % of all organic groups and 1 to 10 parts by weight of (A-2) a linear diorganopolysiloxane having a viscosity of 1,000 to 10,000 mPa·s at 25° C. having both terminal ends of the molecular chain blocked by trimethylsiloxy groups and having at least two pendant alkenyl groups bonded to silicon atoms, with an alkenyl group content of 0.05 to 0.5 mol % of all organic groups, (B) 3 to 50 parts by weight of an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having a viscosity of 1 to 1,000 mPa·s at 25° C. having at least three silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (C) a catalytic amount of a platinum catalyst.

Abstract: A radiation-curable release composition comprises: (a) from about 50 to about 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane of the formula (I)  wherein R is CH2═CH—C(O)—O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—O—CH2—CH2—CH2—, n is 5 to 15, and p is 50 to 150; (b) from 0 to about 50 parts by weight of one or more organopolysiloxanes comprising organopolysiloxanes selected from the group consisting of those of formulae (II) and (III)  wherein R is CH2═CH—C(O)—O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—O—CH2—CH2—CH2—, m is 1 to 10, and q is 151 to 300; and  wherein R is CH2═CH—C(O)—O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—O—CH2—CH2—CH2—, and r is 20 to 500; (c) from 0 to about 10 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane of formula (IV)  wherein R is CH2═CH—C(O)—O—CH2—CH(OH

Abstract: A method of laminating two substrates by coating at least one side of a substrate with a laminating adhesive, bringing a coated side of the substrate into contact with a second substrate to form a three layer film, and treating the three layer film with a free radical initiator. The laminating adhesive is formed by mixing an ethylenically unsaturated acid, a bis-silane and a polyamine, and the polyamine optionally can have a crosslinker reacted therein.

Abstract: A method of making a coated substrate which includes the steps of applying a layer of a coating composition, said coating composition comprising an alkenyl functional organopolysiloxane and a hydride functional organopolysiloxane, to the substrate, said substrate comprising a catalytically effective amount of a precious metal catalyst, and allowing the layer to cure, allows the use of a non-catalyzed coating bath having a very long useful life, while providing a highly reactive coating layer that may be rapidly cured at low temperature.

Abstract: Suspension, having a high storage stability, comprising an aqueous silicate solution and a filler material, wherein the silicate solution has a silicate content of at least 20% by weight, the filler material has an average particle size of 0.8 to 15 &mgr;m and a specific weight of below 2.75 Kg/l.

Abstract: A laminated material for the manufacture of packing containers with good gas and aroma barrier properties, and a method for the manufacture of the laminated material. The laminated material has a base layer (18) and a barrier layer (19) of inorganic material of a thickness of only 50-500 Å serving as a gas and aroma barrier. The barrier layer (19) is applied to the base layer (18) by means of vacuum deposition and bonded to the base layer by means of at least one intermediate layer (22) of bonding agent. To facilitate the conversion of the material to packing containers the barrier layer (19) is omitted along such areas (17a and 17b) of the material which are intended to be folded against, and combined with, one another by heat-sealing during the manufacture of the said containers.

Abstract: A waterproofing membrane is provided which includes a waterproof synthetic resin film presenting opposed first and second surfaces, and an inner bitumen adhesive supported on the first surface of the film. The membrane is manufactured by heating the bitumen adhesive and applying it to a web of the waterproof synthetic resin film. As such, the resulting membrane includes an adhesive possessing a coating temperature at which the adhesive can be applied to the film as a viscous liquid, and a film possessing a still higher transition temperature that permits the film to function as a substrate for the bitumen adhesive during manufacture.

Abstract: A novel wallboard composition is disclosed comprising a unique combination of synthetic binders selected for their ability to establish a strengthened permanent bond in the final dry state for use in a wallboard composition comprising primarily gypsum, and in a wallboard composition comprising an expanded mineral such as Perlite which largely reduces the amount of gypsum over current gypsum wallboard formulations, thus reducing the weight while maintaining the strength of the wallboard structure. In a preferred embodiment, the lightweight, strengthened wallboard of the present invention also comprises an optional covering veneer that is applied to the top ply of the face paper to provide increased strength, moisture resistance, and fire retardency, and the back paper top ply is treated to provide increased flexural strength.

Abstract: A writable matte article comprising a water-absorbing layer coated on a substrate. The water absorbing layer is a unique blend of a crosslinked, water absorbing polymer particle, a water insoluble binder polymer with good adhesion to the film, and optionally, inert organic or inorganic particles that impart a matte finish to the coating. Advantageously, drying times of these inks using the present invention is reduced from about 10 minutes to 10 seconds. Preferred films are polyester and polyolefin-based films.

Abstract: The present invention provides repositionable sheets having a backing and a layer of a nonwoven web thereon. The nonwoven web is prepared from fibers, which can be multilayer fibers, that include a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the composition and preparation of composite films which exhibit low oxygen and flavor/aroma transmission rates. The film comprises a silane resin coated on a plastic substrate. The silane resin is formed from the mixture of a silane solution, an acrylate, a solvent, and optionally, either an additive, water or both. This invention teaches that a variety of silane solutions and acrylates may be mixed with different solvents to achieve the desired oxygen and flavor/aroma barrier characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method of rendering a wallboard water-repellent comprising applying to the wallboard a water-repellent composition comprising a hydrogen siloxane component and a high molecular weight silicone.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a volatile liquid as a vapour which comprises a reservoir of the volatile liquid and which includes a porous element which permits the passage of vapour therethrough but does not permit the passage of the liquid therethrough, characterized in that the porous element comprises a laminate of paper/polymer/paper, the polymer being selected from an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and/or an ionomer resin, and in that the volatile liquid comprises one or more fragrance components having a dipole moment in the range of from 0 to 3 Debyes and a hydrogen bonding parameter of from 0 to 22 Gordys.

Abstract: Blocking is substantially reduced between individual sheets having a thermal adhesive coated thereon by including a release agent with the thermal adhesive. Preferred release agents are materials which have previously been used as low-adhesion backsize (LAB) coatings in pressure-sensitive adhesive applications.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for the treatment of surfaces such as metals particularly aluminum, comprises a tetraalkyl silicate or a monomeric or oligomeric hydrolysis product thereof, and an inorganic passenger powder below 100 nm diameter such as fumed silica, both in dispersion in a fluid aqueous medium. The composition can be applied as a conversion coating to improve the adhesion of subsequently applied paint, lacquer or adhesive. Non-aqueous intermediate products comprising the silicate component and passenger powder can be diluted with water to make the coating composition.

Abstract: A radiation-curable release composition is disclosed which comprises:(A) an organopolysiloxane represented by the formulaRSi(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --O--(Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 O).sub.n (Si(CH.sub.3)(R)O).sub.m Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 R (I)wherein in Formula (I), each R is --R.sup.1 --O(O)C--C(R.sup.2).dbd.CH.sub.2, --R.sup.1 --O--C(R.sup.2).dbd.CH.sub.2 or ##STR1## R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbylene group; each R.sup.2 is independently hydrogen or a methyl or ethyl group; m is a number from about 1 to about 15; and n is a number from about 50 to about 300; and(B) an organosiloxane polymer represented by the formula(R.sub.3 SiO)(Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 O).sub.n (SiR.sub.3)wherein in Formula (II), each R is independently a hydrocarbon group and n is a number in the range of about 1000 to about 20,000. A method of producing release-coated substrates, the release-coated articles thus produced, and multi-layer articles or constructions incorporating a release layer also are disclosed.

Abstract: A porous web material for making infusion packages having enhanced mechanical seam integrity is obtained by treating the entire fibrous web material with an aqueous emulsion of a hydrophobic agent selected from the group consisting of high molecular weight cross-linked acrylic polymers, silicones, fluorohydrocarbons, paraffins, alkyl ketene dimers and stearylated materials. The hydrophobic agent, which may also act as a strength imparting binder, is preferably applied as a saturating treatment. The treated web is subsequently dried to insolublize the agent on the web. The web exhibits no appreciable water climb when measured using water at a temperature of about 100.degree. C. and no substantial loss of infusion characteristics while providing less than 10 percent failure in a mechanical seam therein when exposed to boiling water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method of rendering a wallboard water-repellent comprising applying to the wallboard a water-repellent composition comprising a hydrogen siloxane component and a high molecular weight silicone.

Abstract: A substrate is provided with a release surface by application of an emulsion of a vinyl-addition silicone system and catalyst therefor and a particulate component, preferably a resin. The vinyl addition silicone system is cured upon application of heat and removal of water.

Abstract: A sealant for use at temperatures greater than about 700.degree. F. may be formed from:(a) about 40 to 90 wt-% of a silicone having a molecular weight of about 10,000 to 10,000,000 and repeating units comprising:(i) about 1 to 20 mole-% of units having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R comprises --H, a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group, a C.sub.1-5 fluoroalkyl group, a vinyl group or a phenyl group and(ii) about 99 to 80 mole-% of units having the formula: ##STR2## wherein each R independently comprises --H, a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group, a C.sub.1-5 fluoroalkyl group, a vinyl group, or a phenyl group; and(b) about 1 to 10 wt-% of a thermal stabilizer;(c) about 0.1 to 2 wt-% of a curing agent; and(d) about 0 to 50 wt-% of an inorganic filler;wherein the composition remains an effective sealant at temperatures above about 700.degree. F. The sealant may be used to bond and seal a barrier film or vacuum bag to a forming tool in autoclave curing and processing of thermosetting and thermoplastic composites.

Abstract: Stripping paper which serves as a member for protecting the adhesive of an adhesive sheet is capable of being recycled and effectively used as a material of regenerated paper after stripped when the adhesive sheet is used, and permits beautiful printing thereon. It also provides an adhesive sheet having the stripping paper attached thereto and exhibiting new additional printing effects. In the stripping paper comprising a substrate 10, a coating layer of mineral substance 12 and a silicone film layer 13, the substrate 10 is made of relatively long fiber material, the coating layer 12 provides a smooth surface suitable for application of printing on the substrate 10 and comprises relatively fine mineral particles 11 to substantially prevent infiltration of the silicone 13a into the substrate (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A flexible carrier web has a planar surface bearing thereon a predetermined pattern consisting of at least one flat land area and at least one recess having a base and walls, and a layer of silicone on the land and/or the base of the recess while the walls of the recess are substantially free from the silicone. When that flexible carrier web is used as the backing of a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, release values can be controlled simply by selecting the size and/or number of recesses.

Abstract: A pellicle for lithography based on the exposure method especially adapted for lithographic lights having wave lengths of 500 nm or smaller, characterized in that the pellicle film is made of a high polymer organic silicon compound, preferably of a general molecular formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are the same or different alkyl groups having one to eight carbon atoms, and n is an integer between 100 and 40,000.

Abstract: A method of preparing vinyl-silicone copolymers which involves the use of a mercapto-functional silicone compound as a macromolecular chain transfer agent. Release coatings and low adhesion backsizes comprising the vinyl-silicone copolymers.

Abstract: An image receiving sheet for thermal transfer recording, which comprises a substrate and an image receiving layer formed thereon for receiving a sublimable dye, wherein the image receiving layer comprises, as the main component, a product formed by thermosetting a composition comprising an active hydrogen-containing resin, a silicone resin, a silicone oil and a polyfunctional isocyanate compound.

Abstract: An article of manufacture which includes a barrier layer formed of a high density polyethylene composition comprising:from about 50 to about 95 weight percent of high density polyethylene;from about 5 to 40 weight percent of polyisobutylene rubber; andfrom about 1 to about 30 weight percent of a filler selected from the group consisting of mica, talc and mixtures thereof,the barrier layer having excellent oxygen permeation resistance.The article of manufacture may be a mono- or multi-ply layer, such as a blow-molded bottle.

Abstract: A panel, and method of making the panel, useful as a water barrier including an intermediate layer of a water-swellable colloidal clay, such as bentonite, sandwiched between two layers of sheet material, such as paperboard, wherein at least one of the sheet material layers has a plurality of spaced apertures, or water channels, extending from the exterior of the panel to the intermediate water-swellable clay layer. The sheet material layer containing water channels includes a coating of a removablel material completely across the water channels in the facing sheet having controlled, predetermined water-solubility so that the intermediate water-swellable clay layer is quickly hydrated after solubilization and removal of the coating material, and to prevent clay hydration during installation, prior to removal of the coating material.

Abstract: A flexible or rigid panel, and method of making the panel, useful as a water barrier including an intermediate layer of a water-swellable colloidal clay, such as pentonite, sandwiched between two layers of sheet material, such as woven or non-woven fabric, or paperboard, wherein at least one one of the sheet material layers has a water-soluble coating material covering substantially the entire outer surface of the sheet material layer. The water-soluble coating is a material that dissolves upon a predetermined water contact period, having a controlled, predetermined water-solubility so that the intermediate water-swellable clay layer is protected against hydration during installation.

Abstract: A multilayered member for fusing thermoplastic resin toner images to a substrate in a fuser system of the type wherein a polymeric release agent having functional groups is applied to the surface of the fuser member. The multilayered fuser member has in sequential order a base support member, an adhesive layer comprising a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene and at least 20% by weight of the adhesive layer of a coupling agent comprising at least one organo functional silaneand an activator, a tie coat layer of active ingredients comprising a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene and an outer elastomeric fusing surface comprising a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene and containing a metal oxide present in an amount sufficient to interact with a polymeric release agent having functional groups to provide an interfacial barrier layer between said fusing surface and toner.

Abstract: A method of preparing vinyl-silicone copolymers which involves the use of a mercapto-functional silicone compound as a macromolecular chain transfer agent. Release coatings and low adhesion backsizes comprising the vinyl-silicone copolymers.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for coating sheet-like supports by applying curable organopolysiloxanes, which have been modified with (meth)-acrylate ester groups, on the surface of the support and curing the modified organopolysiloxanes by the action of polymerizing high-energy radiation. Polysiloxanes with hydroxy-functional groups are employed for this purpose, which are obtained by reaction with, based on the hydroxyl groups, 0.4 to 0.9 molar amounts of (meth)acrylic acid and up to 0.6 molar amounts of monocarboxylic acids, which are free of double bonds (sum of the acids.ltoreq.1 molar).

Abstract: A coating for a paper substrate produced by contacting and forming a mixture of an allyl ester with at least one methylhydrosiloxane in the presence of a Group VIII metal catalyst, coating the mixture on the substrate, and heating the mixture of the allyl ester, the methylhydrosiloxane, the substrate, and the Group VIII metal catalyst, in the presence of ambient moisture until the methylhydrosiloxane becomes cured and cross-linked.

Abstract: A process of curing and cross-linking methylhydrosiloxanes by contacting and forming a mixture of an allyl ester with at least one methylhydrosiloxane in the presence of a Group VIII metal catalyst, and heating the mixture of the allyl ester, the methylhydrosiloxane, and the Group VIII metal catalyst, in the presence of ambient moisture until the methylhydrosiloxane becomes cured and cross-linked.

Abstract: Facial tissues containing a silicone compound exhibit improved softness, and reduced lint while maintaining absorbency. At the same time, the tissues of this invention do not smear glass as is the case with commercially available lotion-treated tissues.