Abstract: Disclosed herein is a metallized polyester film capacitor comprising:a polyester film;a coating layer formed on at least one side of said polyester film, said coating layer having a thickness (t) of 0.01 to 2 .mu.m and containing 0.1 to 20 wt % of the particles having an average diameter (D) that satisfies the following formula (I); anda metal layer deposited on at least one side of the polyester film having said coating layer.0.5.ltoreq.D/t.ltoreq.

Abstract: A body side molding for automobiles. The molding has a rigid base and a cover which is relatively flexible with respect to the base. Covers of disclosed embodiments are of polyvinyl chloride. The base and cover snap together, the cover having retainers on its reverse face, and the base having retainers for engaging the retainers of the cover on its obverse face. The reverse face of the base is secured to a vehicle using double-sided adhesive tape.

Abstract: A process for preparing a part for a vehicle, the part having a weather sealed mirror finish decorative portion integral therewith is presented. The inventive process includes the steps of providing a sheet of relatively clear, weather resistant polymeric material having two surfaces, an external surface and an internal surface; providing a sheet of a formable substrate material having a internal surface and an external surface; metallizing a portion of at least one of the internal surfaces of the polymeric material and the substrate material, such that metallization is contained within the edge of the metallized material; adhering the internal surface of the substrate material to the internal surface of the polymeric material such that the metallization is disposed between the polymeric material and the substrate material to form a sandwich; and forming the sandwich into a vehicle part having a weather sealed mirror finish decorative portion.

Abstract: Non-asbestos flexible sheet material suitable for use in gaskets (e.g., automobile exhaust manifold gaskets) operating at high temperature (e.g., 500.degree.-700.degree. C.) is made by impregnating a non-woven tissue of glass or like fiber stable at 700.degree. C. with an aqueous slurry of inorganic filler, particularly a clay, said aqueous slurry including a dispersed elastomeric binder (e.g., an acrylic) and a dispersed or dissolved binder (e.g., colloidal silica) which is essentially inorganic and is effective above 300.degree. C. The impregnated tissue is then dried.

Abstract: Method for forming paint films by the 2-coats/1-bake method, using a clearcoat paint in which the resin component comprises (a) a copolymer of a vinyl monomer mixture containing at least 20 wt % (meth)acrylic acid cycloalkyl esters 40-90 wt %, (b) alkyl-etherified melamine resin 5-50 wt %, and (c) blocked polyisocyanate 5-50 wt %, and a basecoat paint in which the resin component comprises (d) a copolymer of a vinyl monomer mixture containing at least 10% of monomers represented by the general formula ##STR1## (X.sup.1 -X.sup.5 are H or a methyl group, i is 0-2, j is 0 or 1, k is 0-3, m is 0-3, and n is 1-10), 40-80 wt %, (e) alkyl-etherified melamine resin 10-50 wt %, (f) blocked polyisocyanate 0-40 wt %, (g) cellulose type resin 0-20 wt %, and (h) organic crosslinked fine particles 0-30 wt %, and coatings obtained by the said method.

Abstract: The invention provides pyrotechnic sheet material comprising a substrate of porous, vapour-permeable oxidizing polymeric film, for example a halogenopolymeric film, having a layer of oxidizable material for example magnesium, on at least part of its surface, the substrate and the oxidizable material being conjointly capable of reacting together on ignition. Advantageously at least part of the oxidizing material is accommodated within the polymer pores.The pyrotechnic sheet material burns faster than material comprising solid polymeric film.

Abstract: A composition for treating skate blades has a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin and a carrier. The carrier includes a wetting agent for dispersing the PTFE resin and an inert agent for reducing any volatility of the wetting agent and which will not contaminate ice. The composition is applied to the skate blade and burnished thereon for presenting a blade surface impregnated with PTFE resin and having a reduced coefficient of friction.

Abstract: A packaging laminate for a package possessing superior gas and light barrier properties is disclosed, and a method of producing the packaging laminate. The packaging laminate includes a layer of a silicon oxide compound serving as gas barrier and a layer of metal serving as light barrier, these layers being deposited by vacuum deposition on each respective layer of plastic serving as carrier, and being permanently bonded to one another through an interjacent layer of adhesive for the formation of the packaging laminate.By regulating the thickness of the gas and light barrier layers independently of one another, an optional combination of gas and light barrier properties is made possible, whereby the packaging laminate may be more or less "tailor made" for each type of product which is to be packed.

Abstract: A micro-mechanical device (10) includes relatively movable elements (11, 17) which contact or engage and which thereafter stick or adhere. A perfluoropolyether (PFPE) film (31) is applied to the contacting or engaging portions of the elements (11,17) to ameliorate or eliminate such sticking or adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulative spacer member for use between glass members, such as between panes of glass in a multiple glazed window. The present invention also relates to a multiple glazed window having at least one pair of adjacent glass panes separated by an insulative spacer in accordance with the present invention.

Abstract: Titanium diboride (TiB.sub.2) is used as a thermally conductive, filler in thermally conductive materials. The TiB.sub.2 provides improved thermal conductivity in comparison to conventional thermally conductive, electrically insulative or thermally conductive electrically conductive fillers especially at low application pressures. The materials into which the TiB.sub.2 filler is incorporated includes elastomers, films and tapes.

Abstract: A rubber-laminated metallic plate having a good resistance to an antifreezing fluid comprises a metallic plate, a primer layer comprising phenol resin and an NBR compound, formed on at least one side of the metallic plate, and a vulcanized rubber layer comprising the NBR compound, formed on the primer layer, where the NBR compound for forming the primer layer and the vulcanized rubber layer comprises NBR, at least 20% by weight of a white filler on the basis of the NBR, carbon black, zinc oxide and an organic peroxide.

Abstract: First of all, a high molecular sheet comprising a composite whose principal component is a special water soluble high molecular compound, or a multilayer sheet wherein a water soluble high molecular layer is piled on sheet material is prepared. Then, said sheet is layered on the entry side of a lamination substrate comprising insulating material and metallic foil. In this state, thru-holes are formed in the lamination substrate through said sheet. When forming thru-holes, said water soluble high molecular compound serves as a lubricant so as to extend drill life. In addition, it is possible to drill a lot of substrates, which are layered, at one time, resulting in the improvement of production efficiency.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of two-coat finishes, in which a pigmented aqueous basecoat is applied, the basecoat obtained is coated over with a clearcoat, and basecoat and clearcoat are baked together. The process according to the invention is distinguished in that the aqueous basecoat contains an emulsion polymer which has been prepared in the presence of a reaction product (A), the reaction product (A) being obtained by reacting(i) a butadiene homo- or copolymer,(ii) at least one fatty acid of a drying oil or at least one drying oil or a mixture of at least one fatty acid of a drying oil and at least one drying oil, and(iii) maleic anhydridein a mass ratio of (i):(ii):(iii)=1.0:0.1 to 0.6:0.1 to 0.6 and, after adding a basic aqueous solution, converting the reaction product to an aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acrylic sulfide fibers whose tensile strength is at least 3.5 g/d, toughness expressed by TE.sup.1/2 product of tensile strength (T g/d) and a square root of tensile elongation (E %), is higher than 10 and sulfur content is higher than 0.5 weight %, a process for producing acrylic sulfide fibers characterized by heating acrylic fibers whose tensile strength is at least higher than 7 g/d in sulfur-containing atmosphere, and composite materials being reinforced with above described acrylic sulfide fibers.Acrylic sulfide fibers obtained have high tenacity and high toughness as well as excellent heat resistance, anti-flammability and alkali resistance.Therefore, above described acrylic sulfide fibers are useful for such applications as heat resistant and flame resistant spun-woven products, reinforcing cement cured in an autoclave and abrasive materials as asbestos substituting fibers.

Abstract: Semicrystalline polymers are heat-sealed with metals under pressure and at a temperature between the glass transition temperature and the softening temperature of the polymer by prior exposure of the polymer surface to UV radiation produced by the decomposition of excimers in the wavelength range of from 120 to 400 nm and with an energy density below the ablation threshold.

Abstract: An article is provided manufactured by an ion-beam-assisted-deposition process. The article includes a polymeric element adapted to releasably engage a contact surface. The polymeric element is provided with a surface layer bonded to a surface of the polymeric element through an ion-beam-assisted-deposition process in order to reduce the tackiness of the polymeric material.

Abstract: Carbon-based polymer substrates such as polyesters are antireflected by applying to the substrates one or more discontinuous layers of inorganic metal compounds having an index of refraction greater than that of the substrates.

Abstract: A composite structure which comprises, in intimate jointed lamination, a substrate layer, and intermediate adhesion layer, and a tightly adhered polymeric film, the adhesion layer comprising an aqueous emulsion polymer containing a vinylamine homopolymer or copolymer, preferably polyvinyl alcohol/polyvinylamine copolymer.

Abstract: A metallized multilayer film made from a polymer substrate, preferably polypropylene, is modified by a maleic anhydride modified propylene polymer which can be located on a surface of the substrate or incorporated within the substrate has a skin layer of polyvinyl alcohol which is capable of being metallized.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel having a polished design surface coated with a transparent coating which is mainly composed of inorganic material. The surface roughness should be 3 .mu.m or less in centerline mean surface roughness, and have a mean value of dendrite secondary arm spacing less than or equal to 40 .mu.m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulative spacer member for use between glass members, such as between panes of glass in a multiple glazed window. The present invention also relates to a multiple glazed window having at least one pair of adjacent glass panes separated by an insulative spacer in accordance with the present invention.

Abstract: The invention provides a fuser roll useful for heat-fixing an electrographic toner to a substrate, wherein the roll comprises a core having thereon a base cushion layer comprising a condensation-crosslinked poly(dimethylsiloxane) elastomer, characterized in that the base cushion layer has tin oxide particles dispersed therein in a concentration of from 20 to 40 percent of the total volume of the base cushion layer.The base cushion layer of such a fuser roll has been unexpectedly found to exhibit only minimal weight loss, creep, and changes in hardness, over time, when subjected to conditions of elevated temperature and cyclic stress.

Abstract: An article comprising a substrate and an indicia-receiving layer on the substrate which comprises a pigment and at least one binder resin selected from the group consisting of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and polyurethane resins is provided.

Abstract: In the formation of a fluoropolymer non-stick layer on a substrate such as of cookware and bakeware, improved adhesion of the layer is obtained by co-grinding at least the polymer binder component with the pigment component. In an aqueous system, this co-grinding is carried out in water which contains a surfactant and the polymer binder is soluble in the water or water organic solvent mixture the resultant co-ground aqueous dispersion/solution is blended with aqueous dispersion of fluoropolymer to form the coating composition. Addition of inorganic filler film hardener to the co-grinding step also improves the scratch resistance of the of the non-stick layer.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium having a magnetic layer in the form of a ferromagnetic metal thin film includes an undercoat film disposed between the magnetic layer and the substrate and a topcoat film on the magnetic layer. Each of the undercoat and topcoat films is a plasma polymerized film containing silicon, the Si content in the film being 30 to 50 at %. Corrosion resistance and durability are significantly improved.

Abstract: A coated article (10) and method of making the same is disclosed wherein the coated article (10) includes a substrate (12) consisting essentially of titanium or titanium alloy and an outer coating (14) of thermoplastic resin for protecting the substrate from chemical degradation and maintaining stability during exposure to temperatures of at least up to 260.degree. C. An adhesion primer layer (16) is disposed between the substrate (12) and the outer coating (14). The adhesion primer layer (16) includes an inorganic binder matrix for increasing adhesion to the titanium and titanium alloys. The primer layer (16) further includes a thermoplastic resin in particulate form for increasing adhesion to the outer coating (14).

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another are C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or phenyl or benzyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by F, Cl, Br, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy or di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl)amino.The compounds are suitable as .pi.-acceptors and electrical semiconductors, and they can be used for antistatic finishing of objects.

Abstract: A method for coating metal cookware includes (a) roughening and cleaning a cooking surface of the metal cookware's inner wall by spraying aluminum oxide of 60-80 mesh onto the inner wall surface; (b) applying a mechanically resistant layer onto the roughened and cleaned cooking surface of the metal cookware by electric-arc spraying at a temperature of 4500.degree.-8000.degree. C., under a pressure of 5-8 kg/cm.sup.2, and with a voltage of 30-40 V and a direct current of 100-300 A, the mechanically resistant layer being made of a metallic material, and (c) applying a lubricative layer, which consists essentially of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), onto the mechanically resistant layer by spray coating until the lubricative layer has a thickness of about 23-36 .mu.m and whereby a pencil hardness of 8-9 H is achieved.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composite slide member which suppresses the exposure of a porous metal layer even when the amount of cutting from a surface of the slide member increases, thereby enhancing an anti-seizing property without adversely affecting a rear resistance. The composite slide member includes a back plate, and a slide layer including a porous metal layer with a porosity of 50% to 80% and a composite synthetic resin composition impregnated and coated in pores of the porous metal layer. The porous metal layer is joined to a surface of the back plate. The porous metal layer is formed by sintering metal powder without applying pressure thereto, and an apparent density of the metal powder is 20% to 40% of its theoretical density. The porous metal and the composite synthetic resin are dispersed on a sliding surface of the slide layer in a substantially mixed condition.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave absorber comprising at least one of a unit film as a multilayered film comprising a resin layer (A) optionally containing a pigment and a layer (B) applied onto the resin layer (A), selected from a group consisting of a metal layer, an alloy layer and a partly oxidized layer of the metal layer or the alloy layer, and having a film thickness of 1 nm to 50 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a polyvinyl alcohol product obtained by heat-treating a melt-molded polyvinyl alcohol product composed of a polyvinyl alcohol composition containing 0.01 to 3.0 mmol of a metal compound based on 1 g of polyvinyl alcohol; a polyvinyl alcohol product obtained by stretching a melt-molded polyvinyl alcohol product composed of a polyvinyl alcohol composition containing 0.01 to 3.0 mmol of a metal compound based on 1 g of polyvinyl alcohol; and a multi-layer product comprising at least one inner layer of a melt-molded product composed of a polyvinyl alcohol composition containing 0.01 to 3.0 mmol of a metal compound based on 1 g of polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: A fluororesin-coated article having excellent corrosion resistance is disclosed, which comprises a base plate having a finely roughened surface and having thereon a layer of a fluororesin composition containing a fluororesin comprising a mixture of a heat-fusible fluororesin and PTFE, the content of the heat-fusible fluororesin in the mixture being 2% by weight or more but less than 12% by weight based on the total amount of the fluororesin. The fluororesin composition layer may contain an inorganic pigment in an amount of 1 to 25% by weight based on the total amount of solid components of the composition.

Abstract: The corrosion resistance, and also often the heat resistance, of a autodeposited coating in which the organic binders are predominantly copolymers of vinylidene chloride containing at least 50% vinylidene chloride can be improved by including another type of organic resin binder in the autodeposition bath in sufficient amount to constitute at least 2 up to as much as about 40% of the total of the PVDC and the other organic resin binder. Results can be further improved by rinsing the uncured autodeposited coating with an aqueous treatment solution that has a pH between 7 and 11 and contains between 0.01 and 5% of anions derived from multifunctional organic acids, preferably anions of 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, and/or oxalic acid before drying the coating.

Abstract: A process and composition for sealing a flanged metal enclosure both physically and electromagnetically by a gasket comprising metal-plated microporous polytetrafluoroethylene in either sheet or tube form. The sheets may be coated by conductive elastomers and the tubes filled with conductive elastomers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a both-side roughened copper foil with a protection film, comprising a metal foil as soft as or softer than copper, or an organic type film having a melting point equal to or higher than a lamination temperature, laminated on one side of a copper foil with both sides roughened, the metal foil or organic film being continuously or continually bonded or adhered to the copper foil. It is possible to protect the ruggedness on the roughened surface at the time the both-side roughened copper foil is cut, packed, transported or stacked on another both-side roughened copper foil, simplify the press molding work, and improve the production efficiency particularly in the step of fabricating a copper-clad laminated board for a printed circuit board as well as the quality of the acquired copper-clad laminated board.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor compositions with improved activity are prepared from a neutral or overbased salt of an organic acid and another metal-containing corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: Disclosed are improved metal foil tapes meeting Underwriter Laboratories (UL) requirements and specifications for use with rigid fiberglass air ducts, the tapes having a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer consisting essentially of the crosslinked copolymer of operative amounts of: (1) ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid containing 3-6 carbon atoms within the range of 2-15 parts by weight of total polymer; and (2) acrylic and/or methacrylic acid ester of a non-tertiary alcohol having 1-14 carbon atoms within the range of 85-98 parts by weight of total polymer.

Abstract: A highly fluorinated benzene compound is reacted with acryloyl chloride to ield a fluorinated liquid product which is used to impregnate a reinforcing structure. Upon impregnation, the liquid material is polymerized at about 55.degree. C. to produce a reinforced polymeric structure, which can be a circuit board. The polymer has dielectric constant of about 2.1, which is very low compared to the polymers used presently.

Abstract: A laminate for use in microwave cooking which includes a susceptor formed by depositing a thin layer of microwave-interactive material on a plastic base sheet, and then extrusion bonding that susceptor to a plastic coated paper sheet, without the use of an adhesive.

Abstract: Metal sheet product, more particularly food or beverage can tab and end stock, is treated with a lubricant blend consisting essentially of about 25-90 wt % bis(2-ethylhexyl)sebacate or DOS; about 10-75 wt % petrolatum and a balance of incidental additives and impurities prior to coiling for transport and storage. With said composition applied hereon, in preferred average thicknesses between about 10-110 mg/ft.sup.2 for aluminum can tab stock and up to about 35 mg/ft.sup.2 for aluminum can end stock, the invention produces prelubricated can stock in a suitable condition for conversion into can tabs and/or can ends without further lubrication.

Abstract: A waterbased coating composition containing about 10-30% by weight of film forming binder dispersed in an aqueous carrier; wherein the binder contains abouta. 20-85% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a methylol (meth)acrylamide carboxyl containing acrylic polymer and the carboxyl groups of the polymer are reacted with ammonia or amine to provide a pH to the composition of about 7.0-10.0;b. 10-40% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a polyurethane which is either a polyester urethane, polyether urethane or polyacrylourethane;c. 5-40% by weight, based on the weight of the binder of a water-soluble or a water-dispersible alkylated melamine formaldehyde crosslinking agent of a polymeric partially methylated melamine formaldehyde resin having a degree of polymerization of about 1-3;the composition forms an automotive quality clear coat and/or pigmented color coat for automobiles and trucks; and the acrylic polymer can be used to form an automotive quality primer composition.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions which include a base polymer constituent, a tackifying constituent, a wax constituent, and which further includes a low molecular weight polyethylene copolymer constituent which includes ketone functional moieties and/or hydroxyl functional moieties wherein the hot melt adhesive composition may be further characterized as providing improved adhesive strength to polar and non-polar substrates.

Abstract: A thermal insulating material is packed in a sealing bag composed of an obverse face material and a reverse face material, wherein each of the obverse face material and reverse face material is preferably made of a metal foil having a thickness in the range of 3 to 50 micrometers and which is sandwiched by a sealant layer of plastic film adhesively affixed to one side thereof and by a surface layer of plastic film adhesively affixed to the other side thereof (hereinafter termed a metal foil composite plastic film), and then a similarly constructed metal foil composite plastic film, or preferably one having a number of holes therein, is stuck on the outer surface or inner surface of the obverse face material, to thus obtain a vacuum thermal insulating panel. The vacuum thermal insulating panel thus obtained can prevent permeation of gas from the outside, reflect heat, and prevent heat conduction along the outer surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ornament with a thin film formed on the ornament surface. The thin film includes a fluorocarbon-based adsorbed monomolecular film, and the thin film is covalently bonded to the ornament. By contacting the ornament with the non-aqueous solution containing a chlorosilane group at one end and a fluorocarbon chain at the other end, a reaction occurs between hydroxyl groups at the ornament surface and the chlorosilyl groups of the material having a plurality of chlorosilyl groups. A monomolecular film which is covalently bonded to the ornament surface is thereby obtained. A thin, fluorine-containing, monomolecular film thus can be formed on the ornament such that it is chemically bonded to the ornament. The film is anti-contaminating, water- and oil-repelling, durable and does not spoil the intrinsic luster of the ornament.

Abstract: Metal sheets having a layer of a cured polyvinylidene fluoride paint on the metal surface and a layer of a cured fluorinated ethylene vinyl ether paint on the polyvinylidene fluoride paint exhibit excellent weathering properties, have a gloss of 25 to 80%, and may be bent to a sharp angle without cracking of the coating. Such sheets are particularly useful in the preparation of metal-resin composite laminates, because they do not experience thermal blocking during the lamination step.

Abstract: A composite sliding member includes a metal wire mesh or expanded metal impregnated and covered with a composition of 0.1-50% by volume of one or more of PFA, FEP and EPE, and 0.1-50% by volume of at least one of oxybenzoyl polyester, polyphenylene sulfide, thermosetting resin, metal lubricant, metal oxide, composite metal oxide, metal sulfide, metal fluoride, carbon-based self lubricant, fiber material, and ceramics, with the remainder being substantially PTFE.

Abstract: A composite metal sheet comprising a metal sheet and a liquid crystal polymer layer containing a thermotropic liquid crystal polymer, the liquid crystal polymer layer being bonded to at least one surface of the metal sheet. The thermotropic liquid crystal polymer includes a polyester, a polythiol ester, a polyester amide, a polyazomethine and a polyester carbonate. The liquid crystal polymer layer may be preferably formed with a film containing the thermotropic liquid crystal polymer.

Abstract: Tris-aryl-s-triazine UV absorbers typified by those of formula A or B ##STR1## provide excellent light stability protection to electro coat, base coat or clear coat finishes.

Abstract: A composite article and process forming a soft metallic layer, underneath a hardface coating, on a metallic substrate, using cloth-like flexible preforms. The softer layer formed underneath the hardfacing should be one having a hardness below 35 HRC, preferably 30 HRC, and should not experience any significant physical changes, e.g., increase in hardness, upon heat treatment.