Abstract: A multi-layer structure includes a fluoropolymer bonded to a substrate. The structure is prepared by exposing a bonding composition to actinic radiation, such as ultraviolet radiation, to form the bond. The bonding composition includes a light-absorbing compound and an electron donor. The bonding composition includes non-adhesive materials.

Abstract: A multilayer material for sliding elements with a metallic backing layer and a plastics overlay applied thereto achieves good adhesion to the substrate without the disadvantages of known PVDF-based bearing materials. The plastics overlay comprises a PVDF content of 60-95 vol. %, the remainder consisting of PTFE or PTFE and at least one further component with a density of <7 g/cm3. The content of this further component may amount to a maximum of 5 vol. %. The other components comprise fully or partially aromatic polymers such as PI, PAE, polyamides, PPS, PES, PEEK, PSU or polyester, carbon variants such as graphite, carbon black, C fibers or coke, as well as MoS2, BN or CaF2 or CaCo3. The production method consists in scattering a powder mixture of these components onto the metallic backing material and then heating it to above the softening point of the PVDF component to form the plastics overlay, the plastics overlay thereafter being rolled smooth.

Abstract: Multilayer, generally three layer films, with non-migratory slip agents in a skin or outer layer of the multilayer films are contemplated. The films may be metallized. The particle size of the non-migratory slip will generally be equal to or larger than the thickness of the skin layer of which they are a part. The films will generally be oriented, usually biaxially oriented.

Abstract: A temperature sensor for prevention of an overcurrent condition in circuits of electronic equipment such as personal computers. The temperature sensor including a temperature sensitive layer provided on opposing electrodes on an insulating substrate and prepared by suspending an electrically conductive powder in a mixture of a resin obtained by copolymerizing a flexible monomer, a hydrophobic monomer, and a monomer having a glycidyl radical, and a hardening agent; and an electronic equipment employing the temperature sensor.

Abstract: A method for bonding two substrates that includes applying an autodepositable adhesive to one of the substrates and then bonding the substrates together. This method is especially useful for bonding elastomers to metals. According to a first embodiment, the autodepositable adhesive is a one coat adhesive having a low pH (approximately 1-3) and including (A) a flexibilizer or film-former, (B) optionally, an aqueous dispersion of a phenolic resin that includes water and a reaction product of a phenolic resin precursor, a modifying agent and, optionally, a multi-hydroxy phenolic compound wherein the modifying agent includes at least one functional moiety that enables the modifying agent to react with the phenolic resin precursor and at least one ionic moiety, and (C) an acid.

Abstract: Metal substrates having a coating based on ethylene/chlorotrifluoroethylene (E/CTFE) having a TmII of 230° C.-264° C. and a MFI lower than 5 g/10′.

Abstract: Materials for flame retardant optical films, including adhesives and coatings for fabricating flame retardant composite films useful for window shades, eg., for solar control window shade, comprise chemically bonded flame retardant components, e.g., tetrabromobisphenol A and bis(2-chloroethyl) vinyl phosphonate. Preferred adhesives are thermoset polymers comprising the reaction product of isocyanate terminated polyester urethane and tetrabromobisphenol A. Preferred coatings are the reaction product of brominated acrylated epoxy oligomer and bis(2-chloroethyl) vinyl phosphonate.

Abstract: A laminated film is provided which is constituted essentially of a resin substrate and a coated film disposed thereon. The coated film comprises a montmorillonite containing a cation exchanger other than sodium ions and a water-soluble polymer. The laminated film offers a high oxygen-permeability barrier at high humidity and firm bonding between the coated film and the resin substrate at high humidity. A packaging material derived from the laminated film is also provided.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing adhesive comprising a fluorine-containing ethylenic polymer (A) having functional group which has a crystalline melting point or glass transition temperature of not more than 270° C. and is prepared by copolymerizing (a) 0.05 to 30% by mole of at least one of fluorine-containing ethylenic monomers having at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of carboxyl and a carboxylic salt group and (b) 70 to 99.95% by mole of at least one of fluorine-containing ethylenic monomers which do not have the above-mentioned functional group and is copolymerizable with the component (a). To provide the fluorine-containing adhesive maintaining chemical resistance, solvent resistance, weather resistance and stain-proofing property and giving direct strong adhesion particularly to a substrate of metal, glass, resin, etc. and an adhesive film and laminated article which are produced from the fluorine-containing adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-stick coatings exhibiting both excellent abrasion resistance and food release, the coatings comprising a primer layer adhered to a substrate, a midcoat layer adhered to the primer layer, and a topcoat layer adhered to the midcoat layer, the primer layer containing and encapsulating large ceramic particles spaced apart from one another and extending into the midcoat layer, the midcoat layer being reinforced and being thicker than the primer layer, whereby the ceramic particles anchor the topcoat layer from being abraded away, the topcoat layer instead becoming integrated with the midcoat layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to metal-plastic composites in which the coefficients of thermal expansion of the plastic structures used are similar to those of the metals used, and whose strengths and stiffnesses are superior to those of purely metallic structures.

Abstract: A cable comprising at least one conductor and at least one coating layer based on a composite material comprising:

Abstract: Described is a multilayer film laminate having at least three layers, and gas barrier properties. The multilayer film laminate comprises sequentially: (I) at least two first layers, each of the first layers (I) having, on one side only, a vapor deposited coating selected independently from the group consisting of aluminum, SiOx and a metal oxide of main group 2 or 3 of the periodic table of the elements; and (II) an exterior polyolefin heat sealing layer. Also described is a method of using the multilayer film laminate as a barrier film in vacuum insulation panels.

Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the present invention provide a thermoplastic resin-laminated structure having an exterior layer, a base layer, and a binding layer that is placed between the exterior layer and the base layer. The exterior, base and binding layers include at least one material selected from a group consisting of electric resistance-heat generating materials and heat-conductive materials, and has at least one connection terminal at a certain region for supplying at least one of electricity or heat. The resin-laminated structure has excellent properties such as adhesive strength between a base layer and an exterior layer, and recycling utility as well as surface quality in feeling, thermal durability, acoustic absorptivity, heat-shielding property, and impulse-durability.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing cold formed shaped forms of packaging having at least one recess from a metal-plastic laminate 20. Examples of such shaped forms of packaging are the base parts of push-through packs or blister packs. The process is such that the laminate 20 is held between a retaining tool 5 and a die 1. The die 1 exhibits at least one opening 8 and a stamp 6 is driven into the die opening 8 causing the laminate to be shape-formed into a packaging, correspondingly exhibiting one or more recesses.

Abstract: The present invention provides a crosslinking agent having reactive benzoxazine groups which is the ungelled reaction product of (a) at least one mono-hydroxy aromatic compound and (b) at least one aminotriazine compound having one or less non-alkylated NH group present in a molar ratio of reactant (a) to reactant (b) ranging from 1.0 to 3.0: 1.0, provided that where reactant (a) is a single ring monohydroxy aromatic compound, the molar ratio of reactant (a) to reactant (b) ranges from 1.0 to 1.8:1.0 and from 2.2 to 3.0:1.0. The crosslinking agent is essentially free of hydroxyl functionality and has a glass transition temperature of at least 25° C. The present invention is further directed to a method for preparing the above-described crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a resin-composite profile. The method comprises providing an aluminum profile having a coating film that is capable of forming a functional group which reacts with isocyanate. A discharge treatment is performed on the film wherein the treated surface is capable of reacting with isocyanate. A urethane resin substantially formed of isocyanates and polyol is joined to the discharge treated surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive useful as a tie layer between a metal foil and polyethylene film that is a blend of two ethylene acrylic or methacrylic acid copolymers, one having a high-acid and a high-melt index and the other having a lower acid content and a lower melt index.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to a laminate including a decorative layer, a first resin impregnated core layer, a radiation barrier layer and a second resin impregnated core layer. The laminate prevents the penetration of radiation therethrough and maybe used in the construction of ceiling and wall panels, flooring, furniture, fixtures, cabinet and door cladding, protective screens and other objects which will effectively prevent the passage of radiation from an isolated enclosure.

Abstract: To provide a laminate film having better shaping processability than conventional laminate films by disposing between the first resin layer 1 and the adhesive layer 3 the second resin layer 2 which has a Vicat softening point lower than that of the first resin layer, has a melting point lower than that of the first resin layer by 2° C. or more, is at least 0.5 times thicker than the first resin layer, and contains as the main component a propylene-&agr;-olefin copolymer. In addition, it becomes possible to provide the laminated structure 5 having the laminate film provided with the second resin layer 2 on the substrate 4. Hence, the present invention has great industrial significance.

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

Abstract: Processes and apparatus for manufacturing an engineered-composite combining rigid flat-rolled sheet metal continuous-strip and selected polypropylene thermoplastics, which are formulated into dual polymeric coating layers for extrusion deposition, as distinct layers, on a single surface at a time, of continuous-strip, traveling in-line at ambient temperature. Steps for forming a uniform thickness of polymeric layers across strip width, and attraction to an activated metallic surface which provides enhanced adhesion. Solidification of the polymeric layers is augmented by strip temperature during continuous-in-line travel; final dual-surface finishing provides for complete bonding of the polymeric layers on both metallic surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-ply, asymmetric sequence of layers (I) usable in conjunction with a substrate as a heat sealable layer, having an outer ply (b) on the heat sealable side, wherein a melt flow rate MFR of at least 0.1 g/10 min, measured to DIN ISO 1133 AT 190° C. and 2.16 kg, is measurable for the material composition forming the overall sequence of layers (I), the sequence of layers (I) has one or more plies (i1), (i2) etc. of a material composition, each of which has a higher melt flow rate MFR, measured to DIN ISO 1133 at 190° C. and 2.16 kg than the material composition forming ply (b), the sum of the weights per unit area of each of the plies (i1), (i2) etc., is at least 40%, relative to the weight per unit area of the entire sequence of layers (I).

Abstract: A method of inhibiting oxidation on a metal surface is provided. The method includes applying coating composition containing a polymer incorporating at least one surface-active containing macromonomer to a metal surface. Oxidation of the metal surface is inhibited when the metal surface is contacted with an aqueous salt solution.

Abstract: A powder coating composition for heat-sensitive substrates curable at a temperature of about 300° F. or below for about 30 minutes or less comprises a) from about 10-90% by weight, relative to a) plus b), of carboxylic acid functional acrylic resin(s); b) from about 10-90% by weight, relative to a) plus b), of polyepoxy resin(s); c) a first catalyst functioning as an epoxy homopolymerization catalyst; and d) a second catalyst functioning as an epoxy/carboxylic acid reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A printing plate is prepared by the process comprising: (a) providing a substrate; and (b) applying by ink jetting to the substrate a fluid composition comprising a cationic polymer and an anionic polymer, in non-aqueous solvent. The ionic polymers interact and adhere to the substrate, so that after drying a durable printing plate is formed, without chemical development. The printing plate of this invention is capable of extended press run length and advantageously avoids the need of chemical development.

Abstract: An applique is provided that includes a fluoropolymer backing, an adhesive on one of the surfaces of the backing and a urethane coating layer on the other surface of the backing.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to an aqueous primer for use on metal surfaces to which a composite or a metal adherend is bonded. The primer composition includes an aqueous dispersion of: (a) at least one thermosetting resin curable at an elevated temperature; (b) at least one organosilane, each said organosilane containing at least ore hydrolyzable group; and (c) a curing agent. The aqueous primer composition contains substantially no volatile organic solvent, is environmentally superior to solvent-based primers, is storage stable, exhibits excellent solvent resistance and performs without loss of physical properties.

Abstract: A thermoplastic multi-layer film for forming hermetic seals on packages comprising layer A comprising polyethylene, layer B comprising polypropylene, layer C comprising a copolymer, and an adhesion promoting coating applied to layer C.

Abstract: A structural article comprises a substrate having an ionic charge coated on one side with a coating having essentially the same ionic charge and covered on the other side with a water vapor impermeable material selected from the roof consisting essentially of metal foils and preformed plastic films. The coating consists essentially of a filler material and a binder material and the binder material bonds the filler material together and to the substrate. The water vapor impermeable material is attached to the coated substrate with an adhesive. In additional embodiments, the substrate is coated on both sides with a coating having essentially the same ionic charge and the article so coated is then covered on one or both sides with the water vapor impermeable material.

Abstract: A multi-component composite coating composition comprising a base coat deposited from a pigmented film-forming composition and a transparent top coat applied over the base coat in which the base coat is a thermosetting composition comprising a co-reactable solid, particulate mixture of (i) an epoxy functional polymer containing at least one of the polymer chain structures -[(M)p-(G)q]x- or -[(G)q-(M)p]x- wherein M is an oxirane-free residue of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, G is a glycidyl-functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, p and q each independently has a value of 0 to typically less than 100, and x has a value of at least 1 to typically less than 100, the total value of p, q and x selected such that said epoxy functional polymer has a number average molecular weight of at least 250, and (ii) a co-reactant having functional groups reactive with the epoxy groups of (i).

Abstract: The invention relates to the bonding of a phenolic resin impregnated core and a metal sheet into a high pressure laminate. A binding layer of a styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer is positioned between the core and the metal sheet to ensure bonding of the layers when a lay-up containing the desired layers is heated and pressed.

Abstract: An oriented multi-layer film combination comprising: (a) a core layer of polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer; (b) a metallizable skin layer comprising a member having a wetting tension of at least 36 dynes/cm selected from the group consisting of ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH), poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVOH), and polyester, adjacent one surface of said core layer, said layer being metallized to a metal thickness no greater than 5 nm; and (c) adhesion promoting amounts of an adhesive selected from the group consisting of maleic acid anhydride, modified polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer, high density polyethylene, and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer, disposed between (a) and (b).

Abstract: A magnetically active laminate is disclosed. The magnetically active laminate is composed of a resin impregnated layer bonded to a distinct, magnetically active sheet. The laminate is especially well suited for use in the construction of erasable markerboards and cubicle panels, although many applications are possible within the scope of the present invention.

Abstract: In order to obtain a sliding material which does not include lead particles and is harmless to the environment, there is provided a sliding material which includes, by volume, 3 to 40% bismuth particles but no lead particles, while having a low coefficient of friction and excellent wear resistance.

Abstract: A resistor foil comprised of a layer of copper foil and a coating of an organic molecular semiconductor material on one side of the copper foil.

Abstract: A metallized composite comprising a first thermoplastic layer, a discontinuous intermediate layer comprising discrete islands of metal in an adhesive, and a second thermoplastic layer. The metallized composites of the invention can be employed as reflective surfaces, such as are used as mirrors or substitutes for chrome trim on automobiles. A particularly preferred metal as a component of the discontinuous layer of the composite is indium.

Abstract: A reflective optical element includes a transparent resinous substrate and a highly reflective silver film formed on the substrate by at least a wet film formation technique, and a target image is obtained by utilizing reflection on the surface of, or at the back of, the highly reflective silver film. The method of producing this optical element is also disclosed. The silver film constituting the optical element is excellent in reflection characteristics without showing unevenness in film, and is satisfactory in adhesion with the substrate.

Abstract: A resin molded component, comprising metal coating treatment being provided on the surface by a physical deposition method chosen from among sputtering, vacuum deposition, and ion plating after the surface is activated by plasma treatment, and is produced by forming a resin composition combined a base resin comprising of a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin with a rubber-like elastic material.

Abstract: In a film with metal foil of the present invention, a metal foil is stuck to the surface of a resin film via an adhesive layer. The adhesive is formed by crosslinking an acrylic polymer obtained by the copolymerization of a (meth)acrylic acid ester with a carboxyl group-containing radically polymerizable monomer, with a polyfunctional compound having a functional group reactive with the carboxyl group. The film with metal foil is very useful for producing a multi-layer wiring board by the so-called transfer method. By using this film, there can be produced a multi-layer wiring board having a fine and highly dense wiring/circuit layer and having a very excellently flat surface.

Abstract: A novel and improved polymeric coating composition and method for applying adherent film coatings to metallic substrates is provided wherein a finely divided or powdered coating material, such as ceramic powders, carbon powders or metallic particles, is substantially uniformly dispersed within a polymeric binder comprising a host polymer and a suitable bonding promoter. The use of a bonding promoter allows a significant amount of cross-linking to occur in situ after the coating composition has been applied to the metallic substrate thereby achieving good adherence between the coating and the substrate and improving the robustness of the coating.

Abstract: A thin fluoropolymer film is bonded to a substrate for medical, filtration or packaging purposes by using a pulsed or combination of gas and electrical pulsed cold plasma polymerization procedures.

Abstract: A colored coating for an article is provided including a first layer polymeric coating material with a transparent base which has been pigmented to a desired color and extruded, a second layer of transparent polymeric coating material which has been co-extruded with the first layer and a third layer of polymeric coating material co-extruded with the first layer opposite the second layer, the third layer being more opaque than the first layer. The invention, while having widespread application, is particularly suitable for use as a coating for an exterior surface of an automotive vehicle body panel.

Abstract: This invention relates to a low-density polyethylene composition useful for coating polar substrates. This invention particularly relates to a low-density polyethylene composition useful for coating metal foils, wherein the composition comprises an ethylene/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer having a low acid content.

Abstract: The invention relates to solvent-based coating compositions, comprising at least one hydroxy-functional (meth)acrylic copolymer I having an OH-value from 40 to 260 mg KOH/g, and a number average molecular mass (Mn) from 1,300 to 20,000 g/mol, which comprise the following polymerized components:

Abstract: A magnetically active laminate is disclosed. The magnetically active laminate is composed of a resin impregnated layer bonded to a distinct, magnetically active sheet. The laminate is especially well suited for use in the construction of erasable markerboards and cubicle panels, although many applications are possible within the scope of the present invention.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a conjugated poly(arylene vinylene) copolymer for use in a luminescent device, which comprises: (1) providing a precursor polymer comprising units of general formula in which Ar is substituted or unsubstituted arylene, L is a leaving group, R1 and R2 are each independently H, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl or an electron-withdrawing group, and n is an integer; (2) reacting the precursor polymer with a reactant comprising a carboxylate, an aldehyde, a ketone, a sulphonate, a thioate, a disulphide, a xanthate, an amine, a pyridine, a hydrazide, a phenoxide, an alcohol with a boiling point above 100° C.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising: (1) a compound having a structure of the formula (A) and/or (B): R2—OOC—R1—COO—R2′  (A)  wherein R1 is —(CH2)n— (wherein n is from 4 to 6), or an o-, m- or p-phenylene group, and each of R2 and R2′ is a C1-10 alkyl group,  wherein R3 is a C1-4 alkyl group, (2) a polymerizable vinyl monomer, (3) an organic peroxide, (4) a reducing agent, and (5) an elastomer component.

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