Abstract: A laminate film including a first core polylactic acid layer, a coating receiving-layer of polylactic acid, and coated on one side of the coating receiving-layer with PVOH, EVOH, a blend of crosslinked EVOH/PVOH, vinyl alcohol-vinylamine (PVAm) copolymer, anionic carboxylated styrene-butadiene copolymer (SBR) emulsion, or blends thereof. This coating may be applied after the machine-direction orientation step and dried and oriented in a transverse direction orientation oven if in-line coating is desired; or applied to the film in an off-line coating method and dried in an air flotation oven. The dried coating layer can be metallized. This laminate film exhibits excellent gas and moisture barrier properties, appearance, and metal adhesion. It may also optionally include a heat sealable or winding improving layer on the side opposite the coating receiving-layer of the core layer.

Abstract: A circuit material, comprising a conductive metal layer or a dielectric circuit substrate layer and an adhesive layer disposed on the conductive metal layer or the dielectric substrate layer, wherein the adhesive comprises a poly(arylene ether) and a polybutadiene or polyisoprene polymer.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising 0.3 to 10 parts by mass of sulfur and 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a sulfeneamide base vulcanization accelerator represented by the following Formula (I) based on 100 parts by mass of a rubber component: (wherein R1 to R10 are a hydrogen atom, a linear alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a branched alkyl group having 3 to 4 carbon atoms, and they may be the same or different; R11 is a hydrogen atom, a linear alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a branched alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms; R12 to R15 are a hydrogen atom, a linear alkyl group or alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a branched alkyl group or alkoxy group having 3 to 4 carbon atoms, and they may be the same or different; and x represents an integer of 1 or 2).

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing a thermosetting resin varnish containing a thermosetting resin composition, which contains an uncured semi-IPN composite, an inorganic filler, and a saturated thermoplastic elastomer, wherein the process includes the steps of: (i) preliminary reacting (B) a butadiene polymer which contains in the molecule thereof 40% or more of a 1,2-butadiene unit having a 1,2-vinyl group in the side chain thereof, and which is not chemically modified and (C) a crosslinking agent, in the presence of (A) a polyphenylene ether to obtain a polyphenylene ether-modified butadiene prepolymer which is an uncured semi-IPN composite; (ii) mixing together (D) an inorganic filler and (E) a saturated thermoplastic elastomer to obtain a mixture; and (iii) mixing together the obtained mixture and the polyphenylene ether-modified butadiene prepolymer; and a resin varnish, a prepreg, and a metal-clad laminate provided using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative element, to a dashboard of a motor vehicle, and to a method for manufacturing said decorative element, wherein the decorative element includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the decorative element being made of a first non-transparent material, wherein said first material has a decoration layer, and the second portion of the decorative element being made of a second transparent material, the first portion and the second portion of the decorative member being unitary.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin varnish that includes a thermosetting resin composition of an uncured semi-IPN composite having compatibilized with one another (A) a polyphenylene ether, (B) a butadiene polymer which contains in the molecule thereof 40% or more of a 1,2-butadiene unit having a 1,2-vinyl group in the side chain thereof, and which is not chemically modified, and (C) a crosslinking agent; (D) an inorganic filler; and (E) a saturated thermoplastic elastomer. Also, a resin varnish for a printed circuit board, a prepreg, and a metal-clad laminate, using the thermosetting resin varnish.

Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.

Abstract: A resin composition used to being injection molded to metal to make composite of resin and metal, comprises 40% to 90% by weight of main resin, 5% to 30% by weight of crystallization modifier; and 0% to 40% by weight of filler. The main resin comprises one or more ingredients selected from a group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate and derivatives of polyethylene terephthalate. The resin composition has a low the crystallization temperature and an appropriate crystallization rate.

Abstract: A laser-engraveable composition comprises one or more elastomeric rubbers and 2-30 phr of a near-infrared radiation absorber, such as carbon black and optionally 1-80 phr of an inorganic non-infrared radiation absorber filler. This laser-engraveable composition can be used to form various flexographic printing precursors that can be laser-engraved to provide relief images in flexographic printing plates, printing cylinders, or printing sleeves.

Abstract: A high-frequency copper claded laminate for use in an operational frequency of at least 1 GHz possesses properties of dielectric constant (Dk) less than 3.2, dissipation factor (Df) less than 0.005, high glass transition temperature, high thermal stability and low moisture absorption; the laminate contains a tack-free prepreg constituted by a reinforcement impregnated with an inventive resin mixture at least comprising a high-molecular-weight polybutadiene resin, a low-molecular-weight polybutadiene resin, a modified thermosetting polyphenylene ether resin and an inorganic powder; and particularly the tack-free prepreg can be processed into the copper claded laminates through automated layup processing to satisfy a long-felt but unmet needs in the filed of producing copper claded laminate.

Abstract: A multi-layer film for use in forming a layer of hardfacing on a surface of a tool includes a first layer and a second layer covering at least a portion of a surface of the first layer. The layers each include a polymer material and a plurality of particles dispersed throughout the polymer material. An intermediate structure includes a body of an earth-boring tool, a first material layer disposed over a surface of the body, and a second material layer disposed over the first material layer. A method of applying hardfacing includes providing a first material layer on a surface of a body of an earth-boring tool, providing a second material layer adjacent the first material layer, heating the body and removing the polymer material from the body of the earth-boring tool, and heating the body higher temperature to form a layer of hardfacing material.

Abstract: Provided is a metal-resin composite provided with a layer consisting of a heat-resistant resin composition having a low permittivity or a low dielectric loss tangent. The composite can exhibit a low thermal expansion coefficient and a reduced transmission loss of an electric signal. The composite comprises a metal and a resin layer (I). The resin layer (I) is made from a resin composition prepared by blending (A) a heat-resistant resin that exhibits a relative permittivity of 2.3 or more at a frequency of 1 MHz with (B) polyolefin particles having a mean particle diameter of 100 [mu]m or less. The resin composition has both a continuous phase of the heat-resistant resin (A) and a dispersed phase of the polyolefin particles (B), with the relative permittivity of the resin composition being lower than that of the heat-resistant resin (A).

Abstract: The present invention relates to simultaneously drawn opaque biaxially oriented film made of at least one cycloolefin copolymer (COC) containing layer. The COC is preferably at a concentration of 0.5 to 30% by weight, based on the layer. The invention further relates to an opaque, biaxially oriented polyhydroxycarboxylic acid film containing at least one layer containing a polymer based on hydroxycarboxylic acids and a cycloolefin copolymer (COC). The invention further relates to a process for producing the PHC film and the use thereof.

Abstract: A monoaxially oriented film including an ethylene-propylene impact copolymer and 3-15 wt % of a metallocene-catalyzed propylene-butene elastomer and 30-60 wt % of a crystalline propylene homopolymer which is oriented at least 3 times in the machine direction and exhibits excellent linear directional tear properties in the machine direction for retort pouch applications and has excellent heat seal performance both pre- and post-retorting. This film formulation and orientation is suitable for pouch applications requiring an “easy-tear” linear tear feature and excellent hermetic seal properties, particularly for retort pouches.

Abstract: Provided is a thermosetting resin composition which can be used for the production of printed circuit boards, having good dielectric properties in high frequency bands so that transmission loss can be significantly lowered, having excellent heat resistance after moisture absorption and thermal expansion properties, and satisfying peeling strength between the resin composition and metal foil. The present invention relates to a thermosetting resin composition of a semi-IPN composite, comprising (A) a polyphenylene ether, and a prepolymer formed from (B) a chemically unmodified butadiene polymer containing 40% or more of a 1,2-butadiene unit having a 1 2,-vinyl group in a side chain of a molecule and (C) a crosslinking agent, in a compatibilized and uncured state; and a resin varnish, a prepreg and a metal clad laminated board using the same.

Abstract: A metal-clad polymer article includes a polymeric material with or without particulate addition. The polymeric material defines a permanent substrate. A metallic material covers at least part of a surface of the polymeric material. The metallic material has a microstructure which, at least in part, is at least one of fine-grained with an average grain size between 2 and 5,000 nm and amorphous. The metallic material has an elastic limit between 0.2% and 15%. At least one intermediate layer can be provided between the polymeric material and the metallic material. A stress on the polymeric material, at a selected operating temperature, reaches at least 60% of its ultimate tensile strength at a strain equivalent to the elastic limit of said metallic material.

Abstract: Provided is a thermosetting resin composition which can be used for the production of printed circuit boards, having good dielectric properties in high frequency bands so that transmission loss can be significantly lowered, having excellent heat resistance after moisture absorption and thermal expansion properties, and satisfying peeling strength between the resin composition and metal foil. The present invention relates to a thermosetting resin composition of a semi-IPN composite, comprising (A) a polyphenylene ether, and a prepolymer formed from (B) a chemically unmodified butadiene polymer containing 40% or more of a 1,2-butadiene unit having a 1,2-vinyl group in a side chain of a molecule and (C) a crosslinking agent, in a compatibilized and uncured state; and a resin varnish, a prepreg and a metal clad laminated board using the same.

Abstract: A process for producing a multilayer structure comprising: contacting an adhesive layer having a first side and a second side, on its first side with a metal layer having a first side and a second side, on its first side at a temperature of 325° F. to 425° F. for a contact time of 0.5 to 5.0 seconds, thereby adhering the adhesive layer to the metal layer. The adhesive layer comprises an ethylene-C4-8 ?-olefin linear low density copolymer; a polymer grafted with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or acid derivative; and a styrene-butadiene-styrene triblock copolymer having an MI of 5 to 50.

Abstract: A rubber laminate comprises a reinforcing layer and a second rubber layer laminated sequentially on a first rubber layer, at least one outer surface of the first rubber layer and the second rubber layer being covered with an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene layer, wherein the rubber layers covered with the ultra high molecular weight polyethylene layer are formed from a rubber composition comprising from 20 to 40 parts by mass of a softener per 100 parts by mass of a mixed rubber consisting of from 60 to 80% by mass ratio of a diene rubber and 20 to 40% by mass ratio of a ethylene-propylene-diene rubber and/or a butyl rubber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to buffer bilayers, and their use in electronic devices. The bilayer has a first layer including (i) at least one electrically conductive polymer doped with at least one non-fluorinated polymeric acid and (ii) at least one highly-fluorinated acid polymer. The bilayer has a second layer including a metal which can be one or more transition metals, Group 13 metals, Group 14 metals, or lanthanide metals.

Abstract: Provided is an aluminum foil according to the present invention including: a primer coated layer (13) which is formed by depositing a primer coating liquid on a non-glossy surface of the aluminum foil (11), and drying the primer coating liquid deposited on the non-glossy surface of the aluminum foil at temperature of 20 to 110° C. to then cool the same at temperature of 0 to 20° C.; a mid-coat layer (15) which is formed by depositing the mid-coating liquid on the upper portion of the primer coated layer (13); and a two-coat layer (17) which is formed by depositing the coating liquid on the upper portion of the mid-coat layer (15), and plasticizing the coating liquid deposited on the upper portion of the mid-coat layer for three to five minutes at temperature of 60 to 430° C.

Abstract: Composite metal and polymer part, use in particular in the automotive field The invention relates essentially to a composite part comprising at least one sheet of steel coated with at least one polymeric film formed beforehand by extrusion of a polymeric blend comprising at least the following components: a polymer formed of a dispersion of elastomer nodules in a polypropylene matrix, the proportion of elastomer in the matrix being less than 20% by weight of the combination formed by the matrix and the elastomer, a first antioxidant from the family of the phenolic antioxidants for a content by weight of greater than or equal to 0.2%, a second antioxidant from the family of the hydroperoxide-decomposing antioxidants for a content by weight of greater than or equal to 0.1%, reinforcing fillers for a content by weight of less than 10%.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a laminate which is good in adhesiveness between a substrate and a thin film laminated thereon by a dry film-forming method such as a chemical vapor growth method or a vacuum evaporation method even if the substrate is a polymer substrate made of a nonpolar polymer; and a process for producing the same. In order to attain the above-mentioned object, the invention provides a laminate comprising a polymer substrate, a primer layer comprising a cyclized rubber which is a conjugated diene polymer cyclized product or a derivative thereof, the layer being formed on the surface of the polymer substrate, and a thin film laminated on the surface of the primer layer by a dry film-forming method; and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: A thermoplastic moulding composition with improved metal plating properties is provided. This thermoplastic moulding composition is produced from a graft copolymer (A) a thermoplastic polymer (B) and a thermoplastic polymer (C) that is not, or only to a limited amount miscible with the thermoplastic polymer (B). The thermoplastic polymer (C) contains from 1.2 to 3% by weight of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated monomer, like acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or dicarboxylic acids, such as maleic acid and fumaric acid and their anhydrides, such as maleic anhydride. The vinyl aromatic content of component (C) is at least 5 units lower compared to that of component (B). The graft copolymer is produced from a soft elastomeric particulate graft base with a glass transition temperature below 0° C.

Abstract: A method of operating a paving system includes establishing a plan for paving a work area which is based on a positional temperature model. The method further includes receiving temperature data for paving material and comparing the temperature data with data predicted by the positional temperature model. Operation of the paving system is adjusted where actual data differs from model predicted data. A paving system and control system are provided having an electronic control unit configured to compare electronic temperature data with a positional temperature model for paving material. The electronic control unit can control machines of the paving system based on comparing actual data with model predicted data, and can further update either or both of a plan for paving a work area and the positional temperature model itself based on differences between actual data and model predicted data.

Abstract: A coating composition for a food or beverage can that includes an emulsion polymerized latex polymer formed by combining an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component with an aqueous dispersion of a water-dispersible polymer.

Abstract: Two-component solventless adhesive compositions for lamination applications and laminated structures, including flexible laminated packaging, comprising at least two substrates, including structures comprising reverse printed ink films and/or metalized films. The adhesive comprises a prepolymer having one or more oligomers with a relatively high molecular weight.

Abstract: A resin composition for metal plating provides a molded article exhibiting excellent metal plating adhesion strength and chemical resistance, while having excellent productivity. A metal-plated molded article can also be made from such a resin composition. The resin composition for metal plating includes 50-90% by mass of Component (A) and 10-50% by mass of Component (B), the total of Component (A) and Component (B) being 100% by mass, wherein Component (A) is a polypropylene resin, and Component (B) is a rubber-reinforced vinyl resin obtained by polymerizing a vinyl monomer in the presence of a rubber-like polymer, or a mixture of the rubber-reinforced vinyl resin and a (co)polymer of the vinyl monomer. The composition may further include 0.5-30 parts by mass of a compatibilizer (C) per 100 parts by mass of the total of Component (A) and Component (B). Component (B) is preferably a non-diene rubber-reinforced resin.

Abstract: Provided are a conducting polymer composition and an electronic device including a layer formed using the conducting polymer composition. The conducting polymer composition contains: at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a siloxane compound of formula (1) below, a siloxane compound of formula (2) below, and a silane compound of formula (3) below; and a conducting polymer: where R1, R2, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8, X9, X10, X11, X12, X13, X14, X15, X16, X17, X18, X19, X20, D, p, m, q, and r are the same as described in the detailed description of the invention. The electronic device including a layer formed using the conducting polymer composition has excellent electroluminescent characteristics and long lifetime.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials including a polymer and a mass of metallic fibers distributed within the polymer, and to light weight composites which comprise at least a pair of metallic layers and a polymeric layer interposed between the pair of metallic layers, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures. Composite materials of the present invention may also be capable of being welded to other metal materials using a resistance welding process such as resistance spot welding. Preferred composite materials include one or any combination of the following features: metallic fibers that are ribbon fibers; a polymer selected from a polyolefin, a polyamide, or a combination thereof; or a metallic layer (e.g., one or both of the pair of metallic layers) having a surface facing the filled polymeric material that is untreated.

Abstract: The rubber compositions described herein have been found to have an exceptionally long life as a spring-biased actuator diaphragm material that maintains its position compressed, e.g., bolted, between opposed flanges, while maintaining excellent compressibility, low temperature flexibility, hydrocarbon resistance, abrasion resistance and mechanical strength. The compositions include a copolymer rubber component; a plasticizer for the copolymer rubber; a vulcanizing agent for the copolymer rubber; a silica filler; and a coupling agent, such as a silane coupling agent, capable of coupling the silica filler to the copolymer rubber.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a backsheet for a solar module. The backsheet includes a first polymeric layer, a second polymeric layer and a moisture-resistant layer. The first polymeric layer includes linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), medium-density polyethylene (MDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polycarbonate (PC). The second polymeric layer includes linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), medium-density polyethylene (MDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polycarbonate (PC) or Nylon. The moisture-resistant layer is disposed between the first polymeric layer and the second polymeric layer.

Abstract: A three-part laminated surface construction can be shaped and molded by hand and will retain that shape until the particular need is met, such as controlling the flow of liquids and resins, or establishing a protective cover. The surface construction includes a center layer of pliable hand-moldable sheet with pliable sheet outer layers secured over the hand-moldable sheet. The perimeter of the pliable outer layers are secured together. The pliable hand-moldable sheet can be provided with diagonal slots to form quadrants for folding around and protection from sharp objects. In one form cloth inserted rubber material is used for the outer layers. In one form, a strap with loop and hook fastener is provided to aid in securing the protective cover in place.

Abstract: Provided are a nanoporous membrane including a support; a first separation layer with a plurality of first nano-sized pores and a first matrix; and a second separation layer having a plurality of second pores respectively corresponding to the plurality of first pores of the first separation layer and a second matrix, and formed on the first separation layer, wherein a density of the plurality of the first pores and the second pores is equal to or greater than 1010/cm2, and a diameter of each of the second pores is less than that of the corresponding first pore, a process of fabricating the same, and a device for a controlled release of biopharmaceuticals including the nanoporous membrane. The device for a controlled release of biopharmaceuticals including the nanoporous membrane can release biopharmaceuticals at a constant rate for a long period of time regardless of the concentration of the biopharmaceuticals including in pharmaceuticals, and high flex and selectivity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved weldable metal composites and methods. A metal composite structure (10) features two metal members (12) (14) sandwiching a viscoelastic layer (26) where the viscoelastic layer entrains electrically conductive particles (28) and a carbon extracting attractant layers (32) (34) to inhibit and/or prevent carbon migration and carbide formation during welding.

Abstract: An acrylic rubber-metal composite, which comprises an iron phosphate treated iron-based metal, and an adhesive layer comprising a phenol resin and a metal oxide, and preferably further a halogenated polymer, and an acrylic rubber layer, successively provided on the iron-based metal surface, has not only distinguished initial adhesiveness and water resistance, when the acrylic rubber is bonded to the metal owing to application of the iron phosphate treatment to the metal surface, but also can reduce the abrasion of the mating materials when brought into contact with rubber-unbaked parts of the sheet, because the surface roughness Ra[according to JIS 0601(1994)] of the surface treated steel sheet is 0.6 or less.

Abstract: A rubber-metal laminate, which comprises a metallic sheet and a rubber layer formed on the metallic sheet, the rubber layer being formed from an NBR composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of nitrile rubber, (B) 0.1-5 parts by weight of sulfur, and (C) 0.5-10 parts by weight of at least one sulfur donor compound selected from tetrabenzylthiuram disulfide, tetrakis(2-ethylhexyl)thiuram disulfide, zinc tetrabenzyldithiocarbamate, and 1,6-bis(N,N-dibenzylthiocarbamodithio)-hexane, preferably the NBR composition further containing (D) 3-100 parts by weight of silica and (E) 60-200 parts by weight of aluminum oxide having an average particle size of 0.1-10 ?m, as a rubber layer-forming composition, where the rubber layer can be formed on the metallic sheet without generating nitrosoamines as controlled items of TRGS552, PRTR, etc. and without lowering the vulcanizate physical properties or vulcanization rate. The rubber-metal laminate can be effectively used as a seal material.

Abstract: Provided is a thermosetting resin composition which can be used for the production of printed circuit boards, having good dielectric properties in high frequency bands so that transmission loss can be significantly lowered, having excellent heat resistance after moisture absorption and thermal expansion properties, and satisfying peeling strength between the resin composition and metal foil. The present invention relates to a thermosetting resin composition of a semi-IPN composite, comprising (A) a polyphenylene ether, and a prepolymer formed from (B) a chemically unmodified butadiene polymer containing 40% or more of a 1,2-butadiene unit having a 1 2,-vinyl group in a side chain of a molecule and (C) a crosslinking agent, in a compatibilized and uncured state; and a resin varnish, a prepreg and a metal clad laminated board using the same.

Abstract: Methods for processing substrate surfaces carrying coatings comprising a metal are disclosed. The methods involve providing a substrate surface having a coating comprising a metal, and exposing the substrate surface to a halogen-containing gas.

Abstract: There is provided a wear and impact resistant liner component (1) for use in mining and quarrying industries comprising a rubber matrix rigidly supported on a steel plate (2), said rubber matrix having been provided with a plurality of steel strips (3) spaced apart from each other.

Abstract: The double packing materials according to the present invention which primarily packs the infusion solution with a polypropylene packing material and secondarily vacuum packs and hermetically seals the packed polyethylene packing material with a material including an aluminum foil ensures safety of the content therein from light and has high thermal resistance and excellent preservation properties that resists to the damage and tearing by external force on long-term storage despite that it is not stored in dark place, and thus is very useful as the packing material for storing expensive infusion solution such as the contrast medium which is radiological diagnostic solution.

Abstract: A method for producing a fluororesin-laminated film comprising the steps of co-extruding a fluororesin layer (1) and a resin layer (2) which can be peeled off from the fluororesin layer (1), and extrusion-laminating the co-extruded layers on at least one side of a drawn polyethylene terephthalate film while the co-extruded fluororesin layer (1) facing to the drawn polyethylene terephthalate.

Abstract: The invention describes a carbon black particulate filled film, useful as a backsheet for a photovoltaic construct.

Abstract: A coating agent, which comprises a cellulose derivative, an isocyanate group-containing 1,2-polybutadiene, a synthetic wax having a softening point of 100°-150° C., a fatty acid amide having a softening point of 60°-170° C., and graphite, can satisfy desired performances, when applied to rubbery elastomers, etc. such as prevention of sticking, adhesion and blocking, and improvement of abrasion resistance, and also can serve as a surface-treating agent for vulcanized rubber without peeling of coating films due to adhesion under high-temperature compression or friction-abrasion under high specific pressure.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing a thermosetting resin varnish from which a printed circuit board can be produced wherein the printed circuit board has excellent dielectric properties in a high frequency band and can significantly reduce the transmission loss, and exhibits excellent heat resistance after moisture absorption and excellent thermal expansion properties and satisfies the metallic foil peeling strength.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition excellent in oil resistance and weather resistance, while having excellent adhesion to a brass. Also disclosed is a vulcanized rubber product using such a rubber composition. Specifically disclosed is a rubber composition containing a rubber component (A), an inorganic filler (B), a plasticizer (C) and a process oil (D). The rubber component (A) contains 30-60% by mass of an acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, 20-40% by mass of an ethylene-propylene-nonconjugated diene rubber, and 20-50% by mass of a styrene-butadiene rubber. The inorganic filler (B) is contained in the composition in an amount of 5-100 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component (A), and the mass ratio between the plasticizer (C) and the process oil (D) is from 15/85 to 75/25. Also specifically disclosed is a vulcanized rubber product obtained by vulcanizing such a rubber composition.

Abstract: A resin composition for metal plating provides a molded article exhibiting excellent metal plating adhesion strength and chemical resistance, while having excellent productivity. A metal-plated molded article can also be made from such a resin composition. The resin composition for metal plating includes 50-90% by mass of Component (A) and 10-50% by mass of Component (B), the total of Component (A) and Component (B) being 100% by mass, wherein Component (A) is a polypropylene resin, and Component (B) is a rubber-reinforced vinyl resin obtained by polymerizing a vinyl monomer in the presence of a rubber-like polymer, or a mixture of the rubber-reinforced vinyl resin and a (co)polymer of the vinyl monomer. The composition may further include 0.5-30 parts by mass of a compatibilizer (C) per 100 parts by mass of the total of Component (A) and Component (B). Component (B) is preferably a non-diene rubber-reinforced resin.

Abstract: A butyl rubber ionomer having improved adhesion to substrates whose surfaces have polar functional groups. Examples of such substrate materials include stainless steel, glass, mylar or Teflon®. The adhesion of the butyl rubber ionomer to the substrate is at least 25% greater than the adhesion of a non-ionomeric butyl rubber to the same substrate surface and with certain substrates is more than 150% greater. The adhesion is improved with increasing levels of multiolefin content in the butyl rubber ionomer. The adhesion is greatest for butyl rubber ionomers having a high multiolefin content (at least 3.5 mol% of multiolefin monomers or at least 1.5 mol % of residual multiolefins). By taking advantage of these high adhesion levels, a composite article can be formed between the butyl rubber ionomer and the substrate.

Abstract: A damping material is disclosed along with a method of forming and/or using the damping material. The damping material may be used in a variety of applications, however, has been found particularly useful in aerospace applications.

Abstract: There is provided a laminated body that includes a metal layer comprising an electroconductive metal layer and a metal oxide layer disposed on each side of the electroconductive metal layer; and a resin layer or an elastic layer disposed on at least one side of the metal layer. There is also provided a producing method of the laminated body. Furthermore, there is provided a fixing belt and an image forming device.