Abstract: The combination of an aqueous silicone release emulsion selected from the group of aqueous silicone emulsions consisting of condensation curable and addition curable silicone emulsions with an aqueous polyurethane emulsion creates a mixed release emulsion that cures to a linerless release coating which is printable when applied to a substrate such as paper.

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 and which polydialkylsiloxane deposits silicon onto the functional layer but the amount of silicon deposited is not substantially detrimental to the printing function or the sealing function.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane composition of the organic peroxide or addition curing type, (B) 1-100 parts by weight of finely divided silica, and (C) 30-500 parts by weight of aluminum hydroxide is suitable for use as a high-voltage electrical insulator. The aluminum hydroxide (C) has a water-soluble sodium ion content of up to 0.01% by weight and exhibits pH 6.5-8.0 and an electrical conductivity of up to 50 .mu.s/cm when measured as a 30 wt % water slurry and preferably has been treated to be hydrophobic. The composition cures into a silicone rubber having improved high-voltage electrical insulating properties even under rigorous conditions.

Abstract: A fuser member having a resistive heating layer including a polymer and a mixture of more than one variety of carbon black, the mixture including a first carbon black and a second carbon black of a different variety than the first carbon black.

Abstract: A vehicle light assembly includes: a lamp body having a mounting groove; and a plastic lens having a fitting part to be fitted into the mounting groove of the lamp body; and a flange portion protruding outwardly on a fore side of the fitting part; and a hard coat film formed over the outer surface of the lens except the rear face of the flange portion and the fitting part.

Abstract: A releasing film (C) comprising a polyester film (A) and a cured silicone resin layer (B) formed on at least one side of the polyester film (A), characterized in that (1) the film (A) is a biaxially oriented film formed of polyethylene-2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate and has a surface center line average roughness (Ra) of 50 nm or less and (2) the releasing film (C) has a dimensional change of 0.2% or less under a stress of 150 gf/mm.sup.2 at 120.degree. C.; and a releasing film (C) comprising a primer layer (D) having a SiO bond, between said film (A) and said cured silicone resin layer (B). The releasing film of the present invention is excellent in heat resistance, surface properties and gas barrier properties, and has small dimensional change rate.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane composition for surface treatment comprising (A) a reaction product of (1) a silane and/or a siloxane each having a substituted or unsubstituted amino group bonded to the silicon atom via at least one carbon atom and also having an alkoxy group bonded to the silicon atom and (2) a silane and/or a siloxane each having a monovalent hydrocarbon group bonded to the silicon atom, the hydrocarbon group being substituted with an epoxy-containing group, and an alkoxy group bonded to the silicon atom and (B) a specific organopolysiloxane containing an amino group. The composition provides a non-sticky, water-repellent and slippery film on a substrate, especially an EPDM rubber sheet and EPDM molded sponge, with markedly improved adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition characterized in that an acetylacetonate having as the central metallic atom thereof Fe, Al, Sn or Ti, or a perchlorate, or a carboxylic acid or an anhydride thereof, and an acetylacetonate having as the central metallic atom thereof Li, Cu or Mn are incorporated in combination as curing catalysts; and to a composite structure characterized in that an antireflection film is provided on the surface of a coating film that is obtained from the above composition.According to the present invention, a coating film which is drastically improved in transparency, optical properties and durability can be obtained. Moreover, this coating film has both high adhesion to an antireflection film made from an inorganic material, and durability. Further, according to the present invention, the pot life of a coating liquid when preserved at room temperature can be prolonged to 3 weeks or longer.

Abstract: An ophthalmic lens consisting of a substrate made of organic glass, of an abrasion-resistant coating, of a layer of impact-resistant primer and of an inorganic antireflective coating, wherein the surface of the said substrate is covered with the abrasion-resistant coating and in that the impact-resistant primer layer is inserted between the said abrasion-resistant layer and the anti-reflective coating, wherein the abrasion-resistant coating comprises a hydrolyzate or a mixture of hydrolyzates of a silane compound of formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sup.1 denotes an organic group containing an epoxy group;R.sup.2 is a hydrocarbon radical which has 1 or 2 carbon atoms; andR.sup.3 is a hydrocarbon group which has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and a is 0 or 1 in value.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an image recording member in which a layer containing a setting type silicone resin having a Knoop hardness number of from 1 to 145 on the surface of a substrate made of paper, plastics or the like. Furthermore, this invention discloses a method for recycling an image recording member comprising the steps of contacting the image recording member with the outermost surface of an image releasing member, the outermost layer being formed from a pressure-sensitive adhesive or the like such as hot-melt silicone resin, heating these material and member to transfer a toner from the image recording member to the image releasing member, and separating the image recording member from the image releasing member. Thus, the invention can maintain good fixing of an image forming material with respect to the image recording member, while the image forming material can be removed from the image recording member without damaging the recording surface.

Abstract: The present invention features a method of applying images and text to surfaces that ordinarily cannot fit within an inkjet printing machine, such as license plate blanks. The method of the invention uses a specially designed transfer sheet to receive inkjet ink images and text. The carrier layer of the transfer sheet containing the inkjet image and text is removed or otherwise peeled from the transfer sheet backing and then adhered to the license plate blank. A computer is used to construct the inkjet image and text that are printed onto the carrier surface of the transfer sheet. A final resin/pigment layer is coated upon the upper surface of the carrier layer in order to receive the inkjet ink that has been fashioned into image and text by means of the computer.

Abstract: A coating composition which imparts anti-reflective and anti-fog properties to substrates coated therewith. The coating composition utilizes an inorganic metal oxide in combination with silane or a siloxane oligomer. The coating compositions are particularly useful in the manufacture of disposable surgical masks and face shields.

Abstract: The design and synthesis of a family of calix[4]arene-based nonlinear optical (NLO) chromophores are discussed. The calixarene chromophores are macrocyclic compounds consisting of four simple D-.pi.-A units bridged by methylene groups. These molecules were synthesized such that four D-.pi.-A units of the calix[4]arene were aligned along the same direction with the calixarene in a cone conformation. These nonlinear optical super-chromophores were subsequently fabricated into covalently bound self-assembled monolayers on the surfaces of fused silica and silicon. Spectroscopic second harmonic generation (SHG) measurements were carried out to determine the absolute value of the dominant element of the second-order nonlinear susceptibility, d.sub.33, and the average molecular alignment, .PSI.. A value of d.sub.33 =60 pm/V at a fundamental wavelength of 890 nm, and .PSI..about.36.degree. was found with respect to the surface normal.

Abstract: One manner of construction of robust, thin film materials with large second-order optical nonlinearities is the covalent self-assembly of aligned arrays of high-.beta. molecular chromophores into multilayer superlattices. the dispersion of the large second harmonic generation (SHG) response in a self-assembled (SA) film containing stilbazolium chromophore building blocks is disclosed, as well as the fabrication of SHG waveguides with such materials.

Abstract: A packaging film which is transparent to UV light and has a barrier action against water vapor and gases features at least one substrate layer of a polyolefin or polyamide with a ceramic coating of SiO.sub.x, where x is a number from 1.5 to 2 and the thickness of the ceramic layer is 10 nm to 2 .mu.m. The packaging film is suitable for packaging basic and luxury foodstuffs that are sterilized in the packaged condition by radiation with UV light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the growth and alignment of crystals at biopolymeric films. The methods and compositions of the present invention provide means to generate a variety of dense crystalline ceramic films, with totally aligned crystals, at low temperatures and pressures, suitable for use with polymer and plastic substrates.

Abstract: A material is provided comprising a film carrying a layer of a silicon oxide, a film comprising a binder and a film comprising polyolefin, wherein said film comprising the binder further comprises a catalyst. The invention also relates to a package comprising this material and the use of a catalyst in a film comprising a binder arranged between a film carrying a silicon oxide layer and a polyolefin film, for improving adhesion.

Abstract: The invention relates to utensils for personal care, such as an electric shaver. If these utensils are provided with a coating of lacquer containing a network of a hydrolytically condensed organosilane compound, at least the surfaces provided with said coating of lacquer exhibit a good resistance to a great variety of compositions for personal care, such as shaving locations.

Abstract: A fusing belt that comprises: a seamless polyimide substrate; and coated thereon, a surface layer comprising a polyimide-polydimethylsiloxane block copolymer.

Abstract: A fusing belt that comprises: a seamless polyimide substrate; and coated thereon, a surface layer comprising a hexafluoroisopropylidene-2,2-bis-phthalic anhydride (6F)/5(6)amino-(4-aminophenyl)-1,1,3-triimethylindane (Nv) polyimide and PDMS(6F/Nv-PDMS) block copolymer. A method of forming a fused toner image is also provided.

Abstract: A method for providing improved adhesion of a waterborne, inorganic barrier coating to polyolefin substrate is described. The method involves corona-treatment of the substrate and applying a barrier coating composition.The polyolefin substrate is coated with an acrylic primer layer and then an inorganic barrier layer of a copolysilicate of lithium and potassium is applied.

Abstract: A fuser member for fixing toner to a recording medium having a fluoropolymer non-stick topcoat on a compliant silicone rubber baselayer bonded to a metallic insert is provided. The fluoropolymer is adhered to the silicone rubber baselayer using a primer of a blend of silane and a polyamide resin. The primed silicone baselayer is preheated in an infrared oven to remove low molecular weight fractions. A primer is applied to the prebaked rubber and completely dried before applying the fluoroelastomer topcoat by spaying.

Abstract: A coating composition which imparts anti-reflective and anti-fog properties to substrates coated therewith. The coating composition utilizes an inorganic metal oxide in combination with particular anionic surfactants. The coating compositions are particularly useful in the manufacture of disposable surgical masks and face shields.

Abstract: Rubber articles are coated with a powder-free copolymer coating to provide improved mold release characteristics, improved donning characteristics, and improved tactile feel. The copolymer is formed by the polymerization of a at least one copolymerizable silicone oligomer, at least one alkyl acrylate, and at least one hard monomer. The hard monomer, when homopolymerized, has a glass transition temperature of at least 0.degree. C. The copolymers are preferably formed by a sequential polymerization process.

Abstract: A heat curable liquid silicone rubber composition with good hydrocarbon oil resistance comprises:(A) a first vinyl-containing polydiorganosiloxane that is vinyldiorganosiloxy terminated, having a viscosity of from 20 to 200 Pa.s at 25.degree. C. and containing essentially no ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon radicals bonded to non-terminal silicon atoms,(B) a second vinyl-containing polydiorganosiloxane that is either vinyldiorganosiloxy terminated or triorganosiloxy terminated, miscible with the first polydiorganosiloxane and having a viscosity of from about 0.1 to 200 Pa.s at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: An integrally molded automotive waterproof connector is disclosed which comprises a thermoplastic resin and integrated therewith an oil-bleeding silicone rubber, the thermoplastic resin containing a thermoplastic resin oligomer containing at least one aliphatic unsaturated group. In the connector, the adhesion between the thermoplastic resin and the silicone rubber is satisfactory regardless of the length of storage period as compared with connectors comprising a thermoplastic resin and a silicone rubber integrated therewith after priming. Further, the connector of the present invention is excellent in production efficiency and workability, is reduced in connector housing fitting force, and can retain satisfactory waterproofness.

Abstract: A laminate and a coated web suitable for use as containers exhibiting a static decay of at least 90% in less than 2 seconds while measured at +/-5,000 volts, at 10% relative humidity and 24 hours conditioning is disclosed. The laminate and coated web comprise a paper substrate or a synthetic fiber substrate, a first coating on at least one surface of said paper substrate comprising synthetic hectorite clay and optionally a second coating comprising an organic or inorganic pigment applied over at least one of said coatings. These laminates are useful as antistatic coated paper containers.

Abstract: A coated abrasive sheet material comprising (a) a backing substrate having at least one major surface, (b) a plurality of abrasive grains, (c) a binder bonding said plurality of abrasive grains to said at least one major surface of the backing substrate, wherein the backing substrate comprises paper having a basis weight of less than about 200 g/m.sup.2 which is essentially free of latex saturants and has on said at least one major surface with the plurality of abrasive grains, one or more extruded layers of a thermoplastic polymer, and a method of making the coated abrasive sheet material.

Abstract: A composition for surface treatment, which comprises a compound of the following formula (A) and an organic solvent (B) comprising an organic compound having a fluorine atom:(R.sup.1).sub.a (R.sup.2).sub.b (R.sup.3).sub.c Si(NCO).sub.4-a-b-c (A)wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent organic group having a carbon number of from 1 to 30;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are respectively a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group having a carbon number of from 1 to 30, which may be the same or different;a is an integer of from 1 to 3; andb and c are independently 0 or 1 and 1.ltoreq.a+b+c.ltoreq.3.

Abstract: Fluorinated vinyl ethers having phosphorus-containing groups are useful as monomers in making fluoropolymers having functional sites.

Abstract: A silicone gel product that resists fuel adsorption and has a surface that feels smooth and dry, resists dirt and moisture pick-up, and prevents the product from sticking to itself, comprises a silicone gel with a tacky surface and a fluorocarbon elastomer film adhering to the surface of the silicone gel.

Abstract: A method of coating molded plastics articles which comprises first of all fluorinating, sulfonating, oxidizing or otherwise activating the surface of the articles and then covering them with a silane coating material.

Abstract: The present invention is a plastic container coated with a multi-layer barrier coating. The multi-layer barrier coating is useful for providing an effective barrier against gas permeability in containers and for extending shelf-life of containers, especially plastic evacuated blood collection devices.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composite comprising a sheet or film made essentially of a crystalline polyester resin, and, formed sequentially on at least one side of the sheet or film, an undercoating layer (A) made substantially of an amorphous polymer and a thin film layer (B) having good affinity for the undercoating layer and containing a silicone resin, wherein a silicone rubber layer (C) made of a silicone elastomer resin cured to have a hardness within a range of from 20 to 70 (JIS K6301 spring type hardness test A) is formed on the thin film layer (B), so that the sheet or film and the silicone ruber layer (C) are integrated.

Abstract: A film, having two major surfaces, includes an outer layer including a copolymer of ethylene and a C.sub.3 to C.sub.10 alpha olefin, wherein at least one surface has a silicone coating of between 0.1 and 1.2 milligrams per square feet. Multilayer films can also be provided. Films with a combination of good machinability and ink adhesion are obtained. Films with good shrink properties, in combination with good machinability and ink adhesion, are also obtained.

Abstract: A barrier composite film comprises a base film, an anchor coat layer, an inorganic layer such as a silicon oxide layer, and a coating layer containing a silane coupling agent and a barrier resin (e.g. a vinylidene chloride-series copolymer, an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer), the layers being formed on at least one side of the base film in the order of reference. The anchor coat layer can be made of (A) a chlorine-containing resin such as a vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer, (B) a polyisocyanate compound, and (C) a saturated polyester resin having a glass transition temperature of -10.degree. C. to 20.degree. C. and being substantially unreactive to the component (B). A heat-sealing layer may be formed on the surface of the coating layer or the other side of the base film. This composite film provided with the inorganic layer can avoid a loss of its adhesive properties and barrier properties even under severe conditions such as retort treatment.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a barrier layer composition which is to be applied to at least one surface of a polyolefin body, in particular a polyolefin hollow body, wherein the composition contains: a) 40-70% by weight of one or more epoxide-containing metal oxide sols; b) 25-55% by weight of a binding agent polymer consisting of a terpolymer of maleic acid-maleic anhydride-vinyl monomers and/or a copolymer of maleic acid-vinyl monomers having a composition by mole of 50-75% of a vinyl monomer, 5-50% of maleic acid, and 0-20% of maleic anhydride; and c) 0.1-5% by weight of a catalyst on the basis of one or more tertiary amines.The hollow bodies coated with the barrier layer can be used particularly as storage containers for organic substances, in particular for organic solvents, fuels, mineral oils, pesticides, and other substances, for example liquids, the diffusion of which is to be inhibited or at least essentially reduced.

Abstract: A light transparent moisture barrier useful for preventing moisture from destroying the effectiveness of a moisture sensitive cell condition tester on an electrochemical cell, comprises a plurality of very thin layers of amorphous silicon nitride and a hydrophobic fluorocarbon polymer on a flexible, polymeric substrate. The layers are formed on the substrate by a deposition process such as sputtering. The thickness of any individual layer is less than one micron.

Abstract: Surfaces of various types of substrates, including glass, ceramics, metals and fabrics, are rendered thermally stable by treatment with a silicon-containing polymer which may be a polysilazane, a polysiloxane, or a polysiloxazane. Curing the polymer in an atmosphere which contains an oxygen donor additionally renders the substrate surface nonwetting.

Abstract: Siloxane organic hybrid polymers and a method of making them by condensation polymerization reaction of organoalkoxysilane with an alkali metal carboxylic acid catalyst in the presence of organic film-forming polymers are disclosed.

Abstract: A particulate insulating material is disclosed which includes a sound absorptive central core having a density of at least 1.0 grams/cm.sup.3, and an outer less dense thermally insulating coating provided at least partially about the core. The outer coating is selected to provide thermally insulating properties and may have either an open or closed foamed or expanded cellular structure and a density of less than 0.75 grams/cm.sup.3, with the core comprising between about 5 to 80% of the granule by volume. The high density core is chosen from a material which absorbs, reflects and/or diffracts sound waves, such as metals as well as natural and synthetic solid compositions and compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides a commercially feasible method of manufacturing a photochromic lens on a large scale. The method involves vacuum depositing a photochromic material onto a surface of a plastic lens to form a photchromic depositied lens, and heating the photochromic deposited lens for a time and at a temperature sufficient to allow the photochromic material to permeate the lens.

Abstract: A keypad is disclosed, comprising a structure in which a protective layer made of a 2-cyanoacrylate cured product is provided in a protuberant state on a display pattern formed on a touch base of a silicone rubber-made keypad preferably via a primer coated layer. A process for producing the keypad being also disclosed wherein the protective layer having a high adhesion, hardly generating cracks even by keying operations in a number of times and hardly causing yellowing with a lapse of time can be provided in the display pattern of the keypad made of silicon rubber.

Abstract: A low dielectric resin composition comprising the following components (a) and (b), and the dielectric constant of a coating film formed by this composition being at most 3:(a) a resin having functional groups in its molecule and being soluble in a solvent; and(b) a partially hydrolyzed condensate of alkoxysilanes of the formula R.sup.1.sub.m R.sup.2.sub.n Si(OR.sup.3).sub.4-m-n, wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 which may be the same or different, is a non-hydrolyzable group, R.sup.3 is an alkyl group, and m and n are integers of from 0 to 3 satisfying 0.ltoreq.m+n.ltoreq.3.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of modifying the surface of a polymeric substrate, e.g., to improve the wettability of the polymer film surface and/or affix silicon-containing structures to the substrate surface, comprising exposing the substrate to a flame. The flame is supported by a fuel and oxidizer mixture that includes at least one silicon-containing compound that functions as a fuel and is in an effective amount for modifying the surface of the polymeric substrate. Also disclosed are substrates with surfaces that are modified by exposing the substrate to a flame that is supported by the process of the invention. Large increases in the ASTM wetting test, e.g., greater than 13 mJ/m.sup.2 over that reported with conventional flame-treating processes, have been observed in polymeric substrates treated according to this invention.

Abstract: Fixtures composed of a combination of a metallic core coated with a fused plasticized vinyl chloride coating and an overcoating barrier which shields the coating from atmospheric exposure possess superior resistance against outdoor weathering. The overcoating barrier protectively shields the plasticized vinyl chloride coating from microbiological and sunlight induced degradation. The fixture maintains the compositional integrity and appearance of a freshly manufactured fixture notwithstanding prolonged exposure to normally deteriorative weathering (e.g. bright sunlight, hot and humid) conditions. If desired, the protective barrier may include tractive imparting components which prevent slippage and improve upon surface traction. Thermosetting resins and especially the electrostatically applied powders particularly afford effective overcoating barriers for protectively shielding the plasticized vinyl chloride coating from degradation.

Abstract: The present invention is a photographic paper which includes a paper sheet with a polyolefin resin layer on each surface of the paper sheet. The photographic paper includes a print retaining antistatic layer having a dry coverage of from 80 mg/m.sup.2 to 1000 mg/m.sup.2 on one of the free surfaces of the polyolefin layers. The print retaining antistatic layer includes a smectite clay, and a polymeric binder wherein the polymeric binder can sufficiently intercalate inside or exfoliate the smectite clay. The photographic paper can include a silver halide light sensitive emulsion layer on the other free surface.

Abstract: An electrophotographic image forming apparatus using a charge roller for uniformly charging the surface of a photoconductive element, or image carrier, during image formation, and a charging device having the charge roller. The charging efficiency is enhanced, and a uniform charge distribution is set up by the application of a DC voltage only. This suppresses the increase in the cost of an apparatus, the increase in power source cost, and the generation of a great amount of ozone. As a result, a charging member and a photoconductive element are prevented from being deteriorated while environmental pollution is eliminated.

Abstract: A coating composition which imparts anti-reflective and anti-fog properties to substrates coated therewith. The coating composition utilizes an inorganic metal oxide in combination with particular anionic surfactants. The coating compositions are particularly useful in the manufacture of disposable surgical masks and face shields.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer barrier layer is disclosed. The thermoplastic elastomer barrier layer may be grafted to a substrate for preventing contaminants from permeating through the substrate or for preventing contaminants, which may permeate through the substrate, from permeating beyond the substrate. The thermoplastic elastomer barrier layer is grafted to the substrate by a thermal grafting process.