Abstract: An extrusion-coated metal article is prepared by applying a mixture which comprises an organosilane composition to a metal surface, and then extruding a melt of a polyamide molding composition onto the coated surface thus treated and dried.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a coated article having a protective member which is improved in light transparency, heat resistance, and weather resistance, and easy to manufacture, as typified by a solar battery module which experience no deterioration of performance during long-term outdoor installation; and to provide a coated article capable of protecting a functional film or device from water vapor and gases for dramatically improve the life of the functional film or device. These objects are achieved by a coated article having as a protective member a silica coating which is obtained by applying a polysilazane-containing coating solution on at least one surface of a resinous substrate having light transparency and heat resistance under atmospheric pressure, followed by steam oxidation and heat treatment.

Abstract: A multi-layer structure includes a fluoropolymer bonded to a substrate. The structure is prepared by heating a bonding composition to form the bond. The bonding composition includes an amino-substituted organosilane. The bonding composition includes non-adhesive materials.

Abstract: The resin composition for a skin member according to the present invention comprises a completely or partially crosslinked olefin thermoplastic elastomer (A) in an amount of 100 parts by weight, an organopolysiloxane (B) having a viscosity (JIS K2283, 25° C.) of not less than 1×106 cSt, preferably 1×106 to 1×108 cSt in an amount of 2 to 20 parts by weight, an organopolysiloxane (C) having a viscosity (JIS K2283, 25° C.) of not less than 10 cSt and less than 1×106 cSt in an amount of 0.5 to 5 parts by weight, and optionally, a polyolefin resin (D) in an amount of 5 to 150 parts by weight and/or a fluoropolymer (E) in an amount of 0.5 to 10 parts by weight. The other resin composition for a skin member according to the invention comprises a completely or partially crosslinked olefin thermoplastic elastomer (A) in an amount of 100 parts by weight, a fluoropolymer (E) in an amount of 0.

Abstract: A coating composition based upon at least partially hydrolyzed epoxy-functional alkoxy silanes and having particular utility in forming tintable, abrasion resistant coatings on lenses. Incorporation in the composition of a non-hydrolyzed epoxy-functional alkoxy silane provides a desired reduction in viscosity. Incorporation in the composition of a polyether surfactant provides a cured coating of the composition with increased tintability.

Abstract: An optical construction comprises an optically transmissive substrate adapted for channeling light therethrough, an optional adhesion-promoting layer comprising the oxide form of at least one metal or metalloid deposited onto the surface of the optically transmissive substrate, a reflective layer composed of a highly reflective metal overlaying the adhesion-promoting layer distal from the optically transmissive substrate, and a protective layer composed of a parylene polymer film extending along the distal surface of the reflective metal layer from the adhesion-promoting layer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film comprising a core layer comprising a polyolefin wherein the core layer comprises the interior of the film; and a first skin layer comprising a silicone grafted polymer, wherein the first skin layer is exterior to the core layer.

Abstract: The ophthalmic lens according to the invention includes a substrate made of organic glass, at least one abrasion-resistant coating and at least one primer layer inserted between the substrate and the abrasion-resistant coating, the impact-resistant primer layer being formed from a latex composition including at least one latex comprising butadiene units.

Abstract: A high temperature substrate having improved properties. The substrate is a polymer substrate having a glass transition temperature greater than about 120° C., and at least one first barrier stack adjacent to the polymer substrate. The barrier stack includes at least one first barrier layer and at least one first polymer layer. A method for making the high temperature substrate with improved properties is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating system, in particular to a coating system for articles where plastic materials slide against flexible rubber materials. The coating system is a silicone oil based coating having a viscosity of at least 200,000 centistokes, i.e. a high viscosity coating. The coating comprises in a preferred embodiment a silicone oil based block or graft copolymer, or segmented copolymer. Further the invention relates to a process of producing a component of an article coated as described above, comprising adding the coating material to the component material prior to molding and subsequently molding the component from the mixture, or molding the component from the component material and subsequently applying the coating material to the at least one surface of the component, as well as an article coated with a silicone oil based coating as defined above. Such an article is preferably a medical article, such as a container or an injection cylinder and a stopper.

Abstract: For obtaining a substrate on the surface of which a water repellent film is firmly bonded through an undercoating film, and which shows a low critical inclination angle, superior durability, and high density, a water repellent and/or oil repellent film layer is formed by using a liquid for undercoating treatment. The liquid for undercoating treatment is obtained by dissolving and reacting a material having chlorosilyl radicle radicle in molecular form therein and is dissolved into an alcohol group solvent, so that a surface roughness (Ra) of less than 0.5 nm is obtained, thereby achieving high durability and a low critical inclination angle.

Abstract: A fire-resistant laminated glass pane assembly comprises a glass-ceramic pane resistant to high temperatures and having rough light-diffusing surfaces, the said pane being joined, on each of its two faces, to a silicate glass pane by means of transparent intermediate layers having a refractive index corresponding to the refractive index of the glass and the glass-ceramic. Transparent intermediate plies consist of a thermoplastic polymer having a high splinter fixation effect, and the silicate glass panes consist of tempered float glass. Fire-retarding glasses of this type not only have a high fire-retarding effect, but also withstand the so-called extinguishing water test and, moreover, have safety glass properties with increased safety in respect of injuries caused by splinters.

Abstract: Adhesive film useful for the production of semiconductor devices is produced from a siloxane-modified polyamideimide resin composition, comprising 100 parts by weight of a siloxane-modified polyamideimide resin and 1 to 200 parts by weight of a thermosetting resin ingredient.

Abstract: A gas-impermeable plastic vessel and a process for forming a film having uniform thickness and high gas-interception to a plastic vessel is disclosed. The plastic vessel, having a Tg higher than the coating temperature, excellent in gas-interception, is coated with a silicon oxide film having a refractive index of 1.4 to 1.5, a thickness of 300 Å to 2000 Å and composition of SiOx (X=1.5 to 2.0). A high-frequency electrode is placed on the non-coated surface side a constant distance of not more than 10 mm from the electrode surface to the vessel surface. A ground electrode connection is placed in the coated surface side and the ground connection electrode is maintained a constant distance from the electrode surface to the vessel surface, which distance is greater than the distance from the high-frequency electrode surface to the vessel surface on which the coating is formed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a surface modified polymer comprising a surface which is covalently bonded to a surface modifying compound. Formation of the covalent bond between the polymer and the surface modifying compound is achieved by a reaction between an intrinsic functional group that is present in the polymer and the functional group of the surface modifying compound. By using a polymer having an intrinsic functional group, a separate surface activation step is avoided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antireflection film effective for improving the transparency of an image display device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display (PDP), CRT, EL or a touch panel, to an optical product made of glass, such as a lens for eye glasses, and to an antireflection glass. The present invention is also directed to a process of coating a glass surface with a mixture comprising particular silicon compounds and thermosetting the coating film at a temperature ranging from 480 to 520° C. This process can be used to form an antireflection film on a glass surface having a refractive index ranging from 1.33 to 1.38 and a contact angle of water of at most 40 degrees.

Abstract: Provided is a thin copper film directly bonded polyimide film in which a thin copper film is directly and strongly connected to a polyimide film. This thin copper film directly bonded polyimide film includes a polyimide film modified by bonding an organic silane compound having a cyano group represented by formula —Si(R—CN)n (wherein R represents alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and n represents a positive number from 1 to 3) to a carbon atom on the surface of the polyimide film, and a thin copper film directly bonded to the modified surface of the polyimide film.

Abstract: A block-resistant film is described which comprises a core layer of a thermoplastic polymer having a first side and a second side; a functional layer which is printable or sealable or treatable for printing or sealing is on the first side of the core layer, and a block-resistant layer is on the second side of the core layer. The block-resistant layer comprises a thermoplastic polymer and an amount of a polydialkylsiloxane, based upon the entire weight of the block-resistant layer, sufficient to inhibit blocking of the block-resistant layer to the functional layer when they are in contact. The surface of the block-resistant layer is flame treated or corona treated.

Abstract: Hydrophilic coatings for implants are disclosed. The coatings are hydrophobically bound to the implant, but are not covalently cross-linked or covalently anchored to the implant's surface.

Abstract: A protective sheet for a solar battery module comprises a weather-resistant sheet (1) of, for example, a fluorocarbon resin, and a deposited inorganic oxide thin film (2) formed on one of the surfaces of the weather-resistant sheet (1). A surface-treated layer (3) is formed in the weather-resistant sheet (1) to enhance adhesion between the weather-resistant sheet (1) and the deposited inorganic oxide thin film (2).

Abstract: Substrates, in particular a substrate of glass, ceramic, plastic and metal and glazed or enamelled substrates, with a self-cleaning surface comprise an at least partly superficially hydrophobic structured (elevations and depressions) coating located on the substrate.

Abstract: An antireflection substrate is provided, which has a base; an antireflection layer comprising a high refractive index layer (having a refractive index in a range of from 1.6 to 1.8) and a low refractive index layer (having a refractive index in a range of from 1.3 to 1.5), both refractive index layers being placed on one side of surface of the base in this order; and an antireflection layer comprising a low refractive index layer (having a refractive index in a range of from 1.4 to 1.5) placed on the other side of surface of the base. The antireflection substrate shows an excellent antireflection performance, has a weak interference color of reflecting light and can provide a screen image with little mottled pattern.

Abstract: A photochromic lens consists of a lens coated with an elastomeric film having a photochromic dye dispersed therein. The elastomeric provides abrasion resistance and some impact resistance to the lens. The photochromic lens is characterized by lower spectral transmission when activated, and shorter activation and deactivation times than previously known photochromic lenses. A method for making the photochromic lens consists of dissolving one or more photochromic dyes in an elastomeric pre-polymer solution, immersing the lens in the solution so that the lens becomes coated with the prepolymer solution, and treating the lens, for example, by heating, to cause said prepolymer to form an elastomeric film on the lens. Preferably, the pre-polymer solution is a polyurethane pre-polymer.

Abstract: An optically clear protective thin film having covalent chemical bonds on a molecular level between organic polymer and in situ generated silica molecules is formed from a hydrolyzed coating solution of tetraalkyl orthosilicate, epoxyalkylalkoxy silanes, (math)acryloxyalkylalkoxy silanes and solvent.

Abstract: A process for treating a surface of a substrate to improve the oxygen, carbon dioxide, flavor and odor gas barrier properties of the substrate with an organic acid having at least two acid substituents selected from the group consisting of a polybasic carboxylic acid, a polymer of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and a co-polymer of an unsaturated carboxylic acid, by applying the acid on to the substrate to form a layer, and exposing the layer to moisture. A variety of other types of additives may be included in the coating applied to the substrate with the acid including compounds of the formula RaX3−aSi(CH2)nY, a condensation catalyst, a solvent, and/or a filler.

Abstract: Hydrophobic coating compositions are provided as are processes to coat articles with the compositions. Extremely hydrophobic coatings are provided by the compositions. Durable, weatherable and scratch-resistant coatings are provided by compositions comprising a trifluoromethyl-containing component and a hardenable material. Processes are also provided for forming hydrophobic coatings on articles without any substantial loss of fluorocarbon solvent used in the coating composition. Articles are coated on a surface thereof with a hydrophobic coating reactant or reaction product which forms a coating having an exposed surface populated with 30% by area or more terminal trifluoromethyl groups.

Abstract: A composite article comprising a fluoropolymer directly bonded to a silicone-containing polymer is provided. The fluoropolymer is capable of providing a reactive site either through dehydrofluorination or by incorporating a reactive monomer in the fluoropolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-supporting polymer film with a silicone-containing coating layer on the front surface that is capable of releasing free silicone oil and a slip control coating on the back surface, where the slip control coating has an exposed surface adapted to contact the free silicone oil. The slip control coating includes a binder, preferably a polyvinyl pyrrolidone; and optionally includes a coupler, preferably a silane. A method for controlling the slip of silicone coated film by coating the back side of the film with this slip control coating is also disclosed.

Abstract: A drying belt for electrophotographic imaging process comprising:

Abstract: A composition for the promotion of adhesion between a rubber formulation and a textile substrate is provided. The inventive composition comprises either a mixture of specific amine functional silanes and organo-functional silanes having reactive groups or groups with an affinity for rubber. The inventive method entails the use of the inventive composition or a silane compound having both an amine moiety and a reactive group having an affinity for rubber formulations, particularly an unsaturated carbon-carbon bond. The composition may be utilized to adhere any standard reinforcement-type textile, such as polyester or polyamide, to a standard rubber composition, such as SBR, NBR, or EPDM. A method for adhering textiles to rubber formulations is also provided involving a pre-dip, -spray, -coat, and the like, of the inventive composition on a reinforcement-type textile surface followed by the contacting of the rubber formulation.

Abstract: Coating solutions having anti-reflective and anti-static properties, a coating derived therefrom, a substrate coated with the coating and methods for their preparation. A coating includes a sol-gel alkoxide polymeric material and a conductive colloidal metal compound material.

Abstract: A covering member is used as a transparent protective member for protecting solar cells of a solar battery. The covering member includes a transparent high-sunproof film, a transparent high-moistureproof film laminated on the transparent high-sunproof film, and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer adhesive disposed between the transparent high-sunproof film and the transparent high-moistureproof film. The high-moistureproof film is formed of two transparent polyethylene terephthalate films and inorganic oxide coatings coated on the respective films. The inorganic oxide coatings are formed of silica and/or alumina, and coating surfaces thereof are bonded to each other. The ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer adhesive contains ultraviolet absorbing agent and organic peroxide as a cross-linking agent.

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: An electronic component and a method of producing it, with at least one insulating layer is encompassed by the invention. The insulating layer includes a polymer including norbornene monomers. The polymer retains a double ring structure of the monomer C7H10 while there is breaking of a carbon double bond of the norbornene monomer. This breaking of the carbon double bond is created by a homopolymerization of the monomers to form crosslinked norbornene monomers with polar fluorocarbon bonds.

Abstract: A process for coating plastic substrates with a transparent layer compact that is not sensitive to scratches and abrasion and resistant to atmospheric influence with a plasma flame in a vacuum chamber at some distance from the substrate. The process includes the steps of: a cleaning of the substrate with an oxidizing gas in a first procedural step and then a cross linkage with an inert gas in a second procedural step, an oxidizing gas and a silicon-organic compound are used in a third procedural step to produce a first barrier layer, and an oxidizing gas, a silicon-organic compound, and a UV-absorbing compound are used in a fourth procedural step to deposit a sublayer with UV absorbers, an oxidizing gas and a silicon-organic compound are used in a fifth procedural step to deposit a scratch-resistant layer, an inert gas and a silicon-organic compound are used in a sixth procedural step to deposit a smooth layer.

Abstract: The reaction products of bis-aminosilanes and phenolic compounds provide improved barrier coating compositions. These compositions are particularly useful to reduce the diffusion of gases through organic polymer packaging materials, such as polypropylene, even in conditions involving high relative humidity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a recording medium comprising a substrate having a glossy coating thereon, wherein the glossy coating comprises cationic silica. The cationic silica comprises silica particles having a mean diameter of less than about 1 &mgr;m that have been contacted with at least one aluminum compound. The present invention also provides an aqueous dispersion of cationic silica, a coating composition comprising it, and methods of preparing the dispersion, coating composition, and recording medium.

Abstract: An antifogging article includes a substrate and an antifogging film covering the substrate. This antifogging film contains a water-absorbing organic polymer and an inorganic substance and has a water repellent finishing on a surface of the antifogging film. Another antifogging article includes (1) a substrate, (2) a water-absorbing, antifogging film covering the substrate, and (3) a water-permeable, protective film covering the antifogging film. This antifogging film contains (a) a polyvinyl acetal resin having a degree of acetalization of not greater than 10 mol % and (b) a hydrolysate or partial hydrolysate of an alkylsilylisocyanate represented by the general formula R2nSiR14−n where R1 is an alkyl group having a carbon atom number of 1 or 2, R2 is an isocyanate group, and n is 1 or 2. These antifogging articles are superior in antifogging property and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: A thermoplastic container or packaging material is given low oxygen permeability by coating with a crosslinked acrylate layer and a layer of oxygen barrier material deposited over the acrylate layer. Another acrylate layer may be deposited over the oxygen barrier. The oxygen barrier is selected from the group consisting of silicon oxide, aluminum oxide and metal. The acrylate layer may be formed from a photopolymerizable polyfunctional acrylate that is sufficiently low viscosity to be sprayed on the substrate or applied by dipping. Alternatively, the acrylate layer is a polymerization product of an acrylate monomer which is evaporated in a vacuum, condensed on the substrate and polymerized by irradiation by ultraviolet or an electron beam.

Abstract: Multi-layer film laminate is described having at least 4 layers comprising at least one layer (I) as surface layer vapour-coated with aluminium or SiOx or a metal oxide from main groups 2 or 3, a gas barrier layer (II), at least one further layer (III) vapour-coated with aluminium or SiOx or a metal oxide from main groups 2 or 3 and a heat-sealable layer (IV), wherein the vapour-coated surface of layer (I) is adjacent to the following layer.

Abstract: A nonbleeding bias charging member having an outer layer on a supporting substrate with fluorinated carbon and zinc oxide dispersed in the outer layer material, where bleeding of contaminants to imaging members is decreased or eliminated.

Abstract: A coating fluid for forming a coating on a support for use in printing comprises an aqueous liquid having dispersed therein

Abstract: This invention discloses methods for the deposition of SiO2 and other oxide dielectric materials using a near room temperature thermal chemical vapor deposition process. The films have chemical, physical, optical, and electrical properties similar to or better than those of oxide films deposited using conventional, high temperature thermal CVD methods. The films of the invention are useful in the manufacture of semiconductor devices of sub-micron feature size and for food packaging.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented polypropylene film which has good processing performance and, after it has been metallized or oxidically coated, is a very good barrier to oxygen, and which is composed of at least a base layer, wherein the planar orientation delta p of the film is greater than 0.0138.

Abstract: Composite particles made of a resin and filler material are provided for use in subterranean formations. The filler is finely divided mineral and optional fiber. The particles are proppants useful to prop open subterranean formation fractures. The particles are also useful for water filtration. Methods of making the composite particles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described is a molded plastic article which includes a barrier film. The molded plastic article is prepared by a process which involves: (a) providing a barrier film comprising at least one polymeric layer, the barrier film having a first surface and a second surface; (b) placing the barrier film in a mold such that the first surface of the barrier film is in contact with at least a portion of the interior surfaces of the mold; (c) injecting a polymer (e.g., a molten thermoplastic polymer) into the mold, the injected polymer contacting the second surface of the barrier film; and (d) removing the molded plastic article from the mold. Also described are molded articles according to the present invention, which include, for example, plastic containers, plastic fuel tanks, plastic storage units, plastic fascias and plastic motor vehicle interior cladding materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic film structures having improved barrier and/or mechanical properties and methods for making the film structures. These improvements are achieved by incorporating into the thermoplastic film structures a polymeric nanocomposite comprising a polymer and nanosize particles of a modified clay.

Abstract: A low reflective antistatic film is provided which can prevent electrostatic deposition of foreign materials on the surface thereof, has hardness enough high not to cause a deterioration in transparency derived from a scratch or the like created upon being rubbed, and can prevent reflection of outdoor daylight from the surface of a transparent substrate. The low reflective antistatic film comprises: a transparent substrate film; and, provided on the transparent substrate film in the following order, a transparent conductive layer, a hardcoat layer, and a low refractive layer, the low refractive layer having a lower refractive index than the hardcoat.

Abstract: An improved, user-friendly silane/silica sol copolymer hardcoating composition for protecting optical plastic and other substrates (including wood, metals, glass, plastics and most coated articles) from scratching is able to be manufactured at lower costs and to provide much-improved ease of use in transportation, storage, dipbath (or other coating tank) stability, and blush resistance in ordinary cleanroom atmospheres. The silane/silica sol copolymer is formed as a direct reaction product of an acidic silica sol and monomethyltrialkoxysilane, preferably substantially monomethyltriethoxysilane, in ratios of 30:70 to 70:30, most preferably about 40:60. A tail solvent aids blush resistance, reduces internal stress and permits adhesion to unprimed polycarbonate. Optionally, colloidal silica sol dissolved in water-miscible solvent may be reacted in a second stage with acidic aqueous colloidal silica sol earlier silanized with monomethyltrialkoxysilane.