Abstract: A pulling roll for glass manufacture made of a high-temperature millboard material. The millboard includes aluminosilicate refractory fiber, silicate, mica, and kaolin clay. A method of manufacturing a pulling roll also is disclosed, together with a roll produced by the methods disclosed herein. The method includes forming a pulling roll and densifying at least a portion of the pulling roll by exposing the pulling roll to high temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-containing slip for producing a BN-containing coating on a substrate, which comprises, based on the solids content of the slip, a) 45-90% by weight of BN, b) 3-25% by weight of boehmite nanoparticles, c) 0.5-5% by weight of at least one borate, d) 2-30% by weight of at least one water-insoluble boron compound which is different from the components a) and c), e) 2-30% by weight of an organic compound, where the solids content of the slip is 15-60% by weight. The slip according to the invention is suitable for producing self-healing and hot-flexible coatings which are outstandingly suitable for foundry applications.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition of comprising: a cation exchanging layered material having a cation exchanging capacity less than or fully exchanged with an organic cation, the cation exchanging layered material being in a liquid comprising an organic solvent, further characterized by one or more of the following (a) the cation exchanging layered material being delaminated into layers up to ten layers thick and more than ten layers thick where most of the material is present in ten layer thick units or less, (b) less than ten percent of the cation exchanging layered material settling upon exposure to 1,500 times gravity for one half hour; and (c) the average d-spacing of the layers of cation exchanging layered material being greater than three nanometers upon examination by x-ray diffraction spectroscopy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solution to the above-described drawbacks, and more specifically, as the tape-like or sheet-like insulation member, the resin matrix in which the first particles having a heat conductivity of 1 W/mK or higher and 300 W/mK or lower, that are diffused in the resin matrix, and the second particles having a heat conductivity of 0.5 W/mK or higher and 300 W/mK or lower, are diffused, is employed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a splayant, that is, an intercalant/exfoliant, comprising an azinium compound capable of splaying a layered material.

Abstract: A method for bonding together an existing substrate layer and a pavement layer, such that a strong adhesive bond is formed by using a tack coat, provided by an asphalt emulsion, in between the layers as the bond coat. The tack coat layer is a low-tracking coating which cures quickly such that the pavement layer may be applied to the substrate, hours to days after the emulsion is applied to the substrate. The asphalt emulsion comprises at least a first phase of from about 30% to about 70% of an asphalt composition, about 30% to about 70% water, and about 0.1% to about 3.0% emulsifying agent, stabilizer and/or additives, or 0.1% to about 30% if polymeric or other additives are also included.

Abstract: Plastic packaging articles having an oxygen-scavenging composition, comprising: a compound comprising a ring having three ring carbon atoms forming an allyl group with an allylic hydrogen, the ring being bonded via a ring substituent to an ether or carboxylic linkage, the ether or carboxylic linkage being further bonded to a group having a molecular weight of at least 75 g/mol; and at least one transition metal.

Abstract: An optical material having a reflecting membrane, an enhanced reflecting membrane, or an anti-reflecting membrane formed with coating is provided. The optical material includes an optical material matrix, and a first inorganic compound layer and a second inorganic compound layer which are alternately stacked on the optical material matrix, wherein the first inorganic compound layer is formed of a titanium compound having a hydrolysable residue and oilophilic smectite and has a refractive index higher than the refractive index of the optical material matrix, and wherein the second inorganic compound layer includes silicon oxide and has a refractive index lower than the refractive index of the optical material matrix.

Abstract: The present inventions relates to a disposable absorbent articles, including diapers and sanitary napkins, comprising a bleach activator system for controlling odors associated with bodily fluids. The bleach activator system may comprise a peroxygen bleach compound (including a source of hydrogen peroxide) and a bleach activator compound capable of generating a peroxyacid in-situ within the absorbent article.

Abstract: nuc-PP nanocomposite is made from the mixing of nuc-PP with olefin elastomer and organoclay, and optionally, a dispersion agent. Unexpectedly, processing properties such as higher melt flow, and performance properties such as higher toughness and higher stiffness, are obtained when compared with commercially available PP nanocomposite.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a barrier coating composition for application to a thermoplastic film comprising (a) a nano-clay additive in an amount from about 1 wt % to 50 wt % of said barrier coating, wherein said nano-clay additive comprises untreated nano-clay platelets; and (b) a base coating in an amount from about 50 wt % to 99 wt % of said barrier coating, wherein said base coating comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinylidene chloride (PVdC), poly(vinyl)alcohol (PVOH), ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), acrylate copolymers and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A composition comprising a compound of formula (I) or (II): wherein r and q are independently integers of 1 to 3; Rf is linear or branched chain perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; j is an integer 0 or 1, or a mixture thereof, x is 1 or 2, Z is —O— or —S—, X is hydrogen or M, and M is an ammonium ion, an alkali metal ion, or an alkanolammonium ion is disclosed.

Abstract: Polymer composite roofing materials are provided which contain resin, and about 20-75 wt. % fillers and additives, in which the fillers contain at least one bulk filler for reducing the amount of resin needed to make the roofing material, and at least one aesthetically functional filler for providing the roofing material with an aesthetic appearance. The bulk filler and the aesthetically functional filler of this embodiment are non-toxic, resistant to microbial attack, and have a Mohs hardness of less than about 5.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of bonding a coating material to concrete The process includes applying a coating material to an inner surface of a mold, applying an aqueous solution of a polymeric material and a clay to the coating material and pouring concrete into the mold. Once the concrete is set, the coated concrete is removed from the mold.

Abstract: A material adapted to regulate vibration by distributing and partially dissipating vibration exerted thereon.

Abstract: A dielectric ceramic composition includes about 10% to about 40% by weight of BaO, about 20% to about 65% by weight of SiO2, about 6% to about 40% by weight of Al2O3, about 1% to about 15% by weight of B2O3, about 0.3% to about 3% by weight of Cr2O3, and about 1% to about 40% by weight of ZrO2. A multilayer ceramic substrate has a laminated structure including an inner layer portion and outer layer portions that have a smaller thermal expansion coefficient than that of the inner layer portion. The use of the dielectric ceramic composition for the outer layer portions enables the ceramic to be resistant to erosion caused by a plating liquid used for plating external conductive films, thus maintaining good adhesiveness between the external conductive films and the outer layer portions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a layered double hydroxide having a distance between the individual layers of the layered double hydroxide of above 1.5 nm and comprising 2 or more charge-balancing organic anions having 8 or more carbon atoms, wherein at least 2 of the organic anions have a different number of carbon atoms, and wherein less than 10% of the total of charge-balancing anions are charge-balancing organic anions having 2 or more anionic groups.

Abstract: A protective inorganic composition that includes: (a) a liquid composition portion that includes by weight percent of the liquid composition portion: from about 54% to about 58% by weight water, from about 22% to about 26% by weight of an alkali metal oxide component that includes potassium oxide, wherein up to about 30% by weight of the alkali metal oxide component includes sodium oxide, and from about 18% to about 22% by weight amorphous silica; and (b) a powder composition portion that includes by weight percent of the powder composition portion: up to about 65% by weight amorphous silica and one or more components selected from calcined clay, a Group II metal oxide powder, high-temperature resistant fillers, microfibers, and discrete fibers. Also provided are methods for coating a substrate and articles prepared therefrom.

Abstract: The specification pertains to a single or multiple coated printing sheet in particular but not exclusively for sheet-fed offset printing with an image receptive coating layer on a paper substrate. The printing sheet has the property that it can be printed in an offset printing process without spraying a fine powder, usually called offset powder or dust powder, on the sheet as it comes off the press to prevent the ink from transferring to the back side of the next sheet. Also irradiative (UV or IR) drying on the sheet fed press is not necessary and/or the use of overprint varnish is not required. In addition to that, unexpectedly short times until reprinting and converting can be achieved. Furthermore methods for making such a printing sheet and uses of such a printing sheet are disclosed.

Abstract: Release papers and release paper backings (10) are disclosed. The release papers and release paper backings (10) can include a network of fibers (12) and yellow and/or red dye and a first coating (14) on a first surface (16). Light transmission through the release paper and release-paper backings (10) can be, for example, between about 40% and about 80% at a wavelength of about 680 nm. The Gurley density can be, for example, between about 4,000 seconds and about 10,000 seconds. The release papers and release paper backings (10) also can have a positive b* value on the International Commission on Illumination L*a*b* scale. Overall, the release papers and release paper backings (10) can have a greater ability to transmit light when compared with conventional release papers and release paper backings at some or all wavelengths in the visible spectrum.

Abstract: Lightweight trays are fabricated containing a multitude of cavities in shapes for molding dobies for supporting concrete reinforcing, such as rebar. The trays are sized to fit boxes of a convenient size and weight. The trays are also designed in a way that when placed into the box they make a seal between the tray edges and the inside wall of the box. This seal allows the cavities in the tray to be filled with grout without spilling into a lower tray. The trays are also designed so that when placed into the box and turned, alternating 180° to each other, the lower tray provides support to the upper tray. The boxes are sealed and the dobies are allowed to cure inside the box. The size and arrangement of trays and boxes is designed to fit uniformly on a standard pallet for convenient handling, storage, and shipping.

Abstract: A glyceride compound comprising a first aliphatic group and a first substituent group bonded to said first aliphatic group. The first substituent group has the formula —O(CH2CH2O)nP where n is 1 to 14 and P is a polymerisable group. An aqueous emulsion of the glyceride can be used in an emulsion polymerisation reaction to yield a polymer resin, which can then be mixed with a suitable base material, such as wood strands, to produce a composite material, such as Oriented Strand Board.

Abstract: A glaze composition which makes it possible that a base material for an inorganic calcined substance containing a lot of vitreous material is glazed without having corrosion. The glaze composition comprises a plastic material, a non-plastic material, and a solvent material, wherein the plastic material comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of Gairome clay, Kibushi clay, kaolin and talc; the non-plastic material comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of silica, calcined kaolin, pottery stone, pyrophyllite, pottery shards, chamotte and zircon; and the solvent material comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of feldspar, lime stone, dolomite, zinc oxide and lithium carbonate.

Abstract: Painted composite articles having good mechanical properties and smooth surface appearance comprising a reinforced thermoplastic polymeric components, a film, and a coating.

Abstract: Striped sheets each having a structure in which two types of first layers and second layers are stacked in the X direction are prepared. More specifically, first raw material sheets having the same composition as the first layers and second raw material sheets having the same composition as the second layers are regularly alternately stacked in the X direction to prepare a uniaxial stack. The uniaxial stack is then cut along the X direction to prepare the striped sheets. A large number of striped sheets and a large number of homogeneous sheets are then collected to form a sheet group. The striped sheets and the homogeneous sheets are alternately stacked in the Y direction different from the X direction to prepare a biaxial stack having two stacking axes in the X direction and the Y direction. The biaxial stack is fired to produce a ceramic structure.

Abstract: Coating compositions for fibrous nonwoven and woven coated mats comprising a platey filler, mica, talc, clay, etc., of particular critical mean particle sizes and aspect ratios, one or more pigments of particular particle sizes and a resin binder producing a good surface and low permeabilities achieved with low coating weights are disclosed. Also, disclosed are fibrous mats coated on at least one surface with the coating compositions and laminates having a coated fibrous mat bonded to at least one surface of the substrate of the laminate. The platey mica in the coating has a mean particle size of about 38+/?8 or less microns and an aspect ratio of about 36+/?7 or less.

Abstract: Transfer paper suitable for inkjet printing, provided, at least on the side to be printed, with a release or barrier layer, the layer having a porosity of at most 100 ml/min, and a method for manufacturing a transfer paper and a method for printing transfer paper with an inkjet printer with an aqueous dispersion of a sublimable ink.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a laminated phase retarder film that is superior in evenness, exhibits a biaxial optical property as a whole, and makes it possible to set the biaxial optical property over a wide range. This object is achieved by a laminated phase retarder film comprising a transparent resin film as a substrate and at least one coat layer having a refractive-index anisotropy laminated on at least one surface of the substrate, wherein a in-plane retardation value (R0) is not less than 20 nm, a retardation value (R?) in the film-thickness direction, which is calculated from a retardation value (R40) measured by inclining by 40 degrees around the slow axis of the film and the in-plane retardation value (R0), is greater than 40 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product, in particular a panel, that can be obtained by the Hatschek process and without autoclaving, and can be used as siding, cladding element or partition element, this product being formed from a fibre-reinforced cementitious matrix comprising at least one hydraulic binder, such as cement, at least one filler, such as calcium carbonate, and at least synthetic fibres. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing the product.

Abstract: A water-swelling composition adapted to be secured to an area of potential water flow in the form of a flexible cohesive mass comprising about 10% to about 90% by weight of a water-swellable layered material; about 1% to about 30% by weight of an elastomer; about 8% to about 65% by weight of a material selected from the group consisting of polypropene, polybutene, and a mixture thereof; and about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a clay binder selected from group consisting of (1) an onium ion-liberating compound that is ion-exchanged with platelet cations of the layered material, (2) a coupling agent that is reacted with the layered material, and (3) a combination thereof.

Abstract: A decomposable thin film comprising a plurality of polyelectrolyte layers of alternating charge, wherein decomposition of the thin film is characterized by degradation of at least a portion of the polyelectrolyte layers.

Abstract: The microporous heat insulation body consists of a compressed heat insulation material containing from 30 to 90% by weight of a finely divided metal oxide, from 0 to 30% by weight of an opacifier, from 0 to 10% by weight of an inorganic fibrous material, and from 0 to 15% by weight of an inorganic binder, and additionally from 2 to 45% by weight, preferably from 5 to 15% by weight of xonotlite.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating aqueous coating composition and a method for making more comfortable the inner temperature of buildings, housings and the like, by applying a thin layer of said aqueous composition on the exterior surfaces of roofs and walls, which composition dissipates heat from said roofs and walls through evaporation of water which is absorbed from ambient air by a hygroscopic material contained in said composition. The absorption-evaporation cycle is repeated through the daily natural relative changes of relative humidity of ambient air following the heating and cooling cycles of said roofs and walls exposed to solar radiation. The aqueous composition contributes to savings in energy consumption of air conditioning equipment and may be applied with excellent adherence and durability over exterior surfaces of concrete, metallic sheet and other materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product in panel form, comprising a fiber-reinforced cementitious matrix, prepared from a sheet material by filtration on a screen of an aqueous suspension comprising at least one hydraulic binder, such as cement and at least one fibrous material and devoid of siliceous sand, thicknesses of said sheet material being superposed until the desired final thickness is obtained, in order to give a panel which is then autoclaved. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing the product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a packaging material of single multi-layer type including at least one layer of plastic having improved light barrier properties, and which layer of plastic includes particles of carbon black and wherein the plastic layer containing the carbon black further includes mineral particles substantially uniformly distributed within the plastic material of that layer in a quantity between about 3% and 80% of the total weight of the layer. The packaging materials have superior light barrier properties over similar materials in the art, and can be used to enhance the packaging and storage of light-sensitive food products.

Abstract: A construction product made from an extrudable composition formed into various shapes for use in deck-building systems and other applications is disclosed. The extrudable composition prepared from polyethylene polymeric compounds, such as HDPE, and mixed with a mineral such as fiberglass, mineral wool or sand, along with a pigment, has sufficient strength and other advantageous properties to be useful for those construction applications.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide moldings of hydraulic composition derived from hydraulic composition, to which both mechanical workability and wear resistance are simultaneously imparted, thereby achieving the applicability to a portion or part for which wear resistance is required, and ease of molding and shaping. According to the present invention, the molding of hydraulic composition prepared by press-molding a hydraulic composition, which comprises a hydraulic powder, a non-hydraulic powder having an average particle diameter of {fraction (1/10)} or less of that of the hydraulic powder and a workability improver, to form a molded product, then curing the molded product to form a cured product, and then providing one of a metallic coating and a metallic compound coating on the cured product.

Abstract: A plant (10) for the production of highly flexible and relatively thin sheets or panels (38) of agglomerate material comprising: a mixer crusher (12), a hopper (15) designed to accept the crushed and rolled material (24) and to transfer it to a distributor or spreader (16) positioned below the hopper, said spreader (16) comprising a substantially cylindrical container (30) with a loading opening (31), adjacent, in use, to said hopper (15) and comprising a discharge slot (32) on the opposite side to said opening (31), and a mixing device of the agglomerate material (24) inside said container (30). The mixing device comprises a pair of blades (35) fixed to a shaft (34) rotating around an axis not corresponding to that of said container (30) and in particular offset towards said slot (32), so that during their rotation the blades almost skim said slot.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a complex of clay and polyoxyalkylene amine grafted polypropylene and a method for producing the same. The clay in the present invention is formed by modifying inorganic layered silicate clay with an amphibious intercalating agent obtained by polymerizing polyoxyalkylene amine having molecular weight over 1,800 and polypropylene-grafting-maleic anhydride (PP-g-MA). The method for producing the complex is primarily to polymerize the polyoxyalkylene diamine having molecular weight over 1,800 and polypropylene-grafting-maleic anhydride (PP-g-MA) to form an amphibious intercalating agent, which is then acidified with an inorganic acid, and mixed with the swelled clay by powerfully stirring at 60-80° C. for cation exchanging to obtain the titled complex. According to the present invention, the complex is an excellent surfactant and a reinforcing agent of polymers.

Abstract: The microporus heat insulation body consists of a core of a compressed heat insulation material containing from 30 to 90% by weight of a finely divided metal oxide and further additives, wherein one or both surfaces thereof have a cover of a heat-resistant material and where the covers are the same or different and at least one side consists of prefabricated mica sheets.

Abstract: A plastic container has a diamond like carbon film 20b formed on the inner surface of the container 20 made of plastic material 20a. The thickness of the diamond like carbon film 20b is within a range from 0.05 to 5 &mgr;m. The container 20 coated with the diamond like carbon film can be used for a returnable bottle for beverage.

Abstract: An organic-inorganic composite material is formed by polycondensating a metal alkoxide through hydrolysis until the unreacted metal alkoxide is reduced to 3 vol. % or less, and mixing it with an organic polymer. The composite material has a light transmittance of at least 90% per 10 &mgr;m material thickness for light of 600 to 1000 nm. The metal element content of the composite material is preferably 0.1 to 46 wt. %, more preferably 5 to 37 wt. %. By laminating layers of such organic-inorganic composite materials having respective different compositions, the resulting laminate has a concentration gradient wherein the metal element content increases or decreases monotonously, or increases and decreases in succession, from one side to the other side of the laminate. The resulting refractive index varies opposite the metal element content. The material can be used for an optical waveguide or a light transmission structure.

Abstract: Disposable food contact compatible microwaveable containers having one or more micronodular surface are disclosed. These containers, including plates, bowls, cups, trays, buckets, soufflé dishes, and lids are prepared from a polyolefin selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polypropylene polyethylene copolymer or blends, and mixtures of these, mica, and pigment and are thermoformed into the shape of a the aforementioned containers exhibiting (a) a micronodular surface on at least one side of the surface; (b) a melting point of not less than about 250° F.; said containers being dimensionally stable and resistant to grease, sugar, and water at temperatures up to at least 250° F. and being of sufficient toughness to resist cutting by serrated polystyrene flatware.

Abstract: The invention relates to a material which consists essentially of sand and polymers as well as optionally, a small quantity of aggregates. The invention also relates to a method for producing this material, comprising the following steps: producing a hot molten mixture consisting of sand and polymers; introducing said molten mixture into a mould; cooling the molten mixture under pressure until the molten mixture hardens in the mould. The material can be used e.g. for producing building blocks, pavement slabs, manhole covers, housings in electrical engineering and insulators for high-voltage applications.

Abstract: High odor eliminating property is provided to a building material for interiors by compounding a hydrazide compound. Additionally, the odor eliminating property of the building material for interiors is improved and hygroscopicity and size stability at the time of use are provided by adding and compounding an organic carbide, an inorganic hygroscopic material, and a water repellent. Also, an interior structure in which these building materials for interiors are employed is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surface treated mineral material and a process for producing the same by means of laser treatment and water proofing. A preferred planned use of the invention relates to the surface and wall coverings, made of natural and artificial stones for indoor and outdoor areas, optimized, in particular with respect to wear resistance, stain resistance and slip resistance.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making a micaceous product capable of being impregnated preferably in the form of a mica ribbon by combining at least a support and a mica sheet. The invention is characterized in that it consists in: coating the support and the sheet with a solvent-fee resin or a mixture of solvent-free resins using several coating rollers brought to a temperature for producing the coat; combining the support with the mica sheet; subjecting them to a pressure and heat treatment.

Abstract: An activated carbon molded body, more particularly in honeycomb form and for use as an adsorption filter, can be produced from a mixture including activated carbon, water, novolak powder, clay, cellulose ether, liquid starch, wax, polyacrylamide and soap, by a procedure involving thoroughly mixing the constituents, extruding the mixture to form a monolithic molded body and cutting same to size, drying the body and effecting pyrolysis thereof. The adsorption filter produced therefrom can be regenerated by electrical heating under specified conditions.

Abstract: A honeycomb body configuration includes an intermediate layer for reducing transmission of heat from a honeycomb body to a housing by heat radiation and prevents erosion of ends of the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer has a plurality of layer portions formed from at least one metal sheet and at least one layer of ceramic material. The intermediate layer preferably includes a thermally insulating layer portion, a metal sheet and a swell mat. Ends of the metal sheet cover at least one of the layer portions at the end. The invention is particularly suitable for supporting honeycomb bodies of thin wall ceramic for uses close to the engine in exhaust gas cleaning systems of motor vehicles. It is, however, generally also suitable for the thermal insulation of honeycomb bodies of all kinds with respect to a housing. A sandwich structure, in particular for a honeycomb body configuration, is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composite structures comprising an open weave, natural or synthetic fabric or backing having fibers and a urethane froth foam, wherein the fibers of the fabric or backing are at least partially penetrated and/or embedded by the urethane froth. This invention also relates to a process for the production of a composite structure comprising A) applying a reactive urethane froth to an open weave, natural or synthetic fabric or secondary backing having fibers, B) passing the fabric or backing coated with the reactive urethane froth under a doctoring device such that the reactive urethane froth at least partially penetrates and/or embeds the fibers of the fabric or backing, and C) curing the reactive urethane froth.