Abstract: The present invention relates to anaerobically curable compositions containing a benzoxazine component and which demonstrates resistance to elevated temperature conditions and/or accelerated cure speed.

Abstract: A protective liner includes a base layer that can be affixed to an aircraft canopy or other substrate, a conductive polymeric interlayer positioned over the base layer, and a conductive top layer containing a reactive organic salt, or a hygroscopic salt, positioned over the conductive polymeric interlayer. The substrate can also be treated with a multilayer stack (including a substrate base coat layer, a metal layer positioned over the substrate base layer, a metal oxide layer positioned over the metal layer, and a tie layer positioned over the metal oxide layer). The protective liner can be affixed to a pretreated substrate by lamination or other means to form an enhanced, multilayer stack having beneficial properties.

Abstract: To provide a gas barrier laminate having a gas barrier layer obtained by crosslinking the carboxyl groups of a polycarboxylic acid-type polymer with polyvalent metal ions maintaining good productivity, the crosslinking being accelerated with polyvalent metal ions to exhibit more excellent gas barrier property. A gas barrier laminate comprising a layer (A) of a non-aqueous resin containing a metal element in the polymer skeleton thereof, and a layer (B) of a polycarboxylic acid-type polymer in which an ionic crosslinking is formed with a polyvalent metal among the carboxyl groups.

Abstract: A photovoltaic cell containing at least one substrate, two electrode layers, an organic photovoltaic layer situated between the two electrode layers, and an oxygen scavenger composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to coated products containing a substrate (S) provided with a coating consisting of a single high refractive index and scratch-resistant layer (A) or provided with a multilayer structure in which layers (A) alternate with lower refractive index layers (B), wherein the layers (A) are characterised in that they contain particularly finely divided TiO2 nanoparticles.

Abstract: A multilayer film that includes at least three layers and is made up of a first layer, a second layer and a third layer, where the first layer is in between the second and third layers. The first layer contains a blend of a second polyolefin and interpolymer resin particles that include a styrenic polymer intercalated within a first polyolefin. The second layer directly contacts a surface of the first layer and includes a first thermoplastic resin. The third layer directly contacts a second surface of the first layer and includes a second thermoplastic resin. The first thermoplastic resin and second thermoplastic resin can be the same or different.

Abstract: A layered film having at least one layer containing particulate pigment in an extrudable thermoplastic material such as an ionomer, ionomeric precursor or the like, and a molded article containing the same. The layered film can be produced by an extrusion process and has a polymeric matrix essentially free of iron/ionomer complexes.

Abstract: An improved aqueous acrylic emulsion pressure sensitive adhesive composition of diminished foaming and being formulated from an aqueous acrylic emulsion including at least one carboxyl monomer having a residual carboxyl group, which residual carboxyl group is neutralized with a hydroxyl-functional amine, such as a trialkanolamine.

Abstract: A method includes outputting a semi-product of a core material for a gypsum board from a mixing tank. High-molecular adhesive is coated on inner faces of first and second outer layers that are bonded to two sides of the semi-product with the inner faces of the first and second outer layers engaged with the sides of the semi-product of the core material. After taking shape, the semi-product is severed and dried to obtain the core material for the gypsum board with the high-molecular adhesive forming high-molecular bonding layers between the core material and the first and second outer layers. The resultant gypsum board includes a core material and first and second outer layers securely bonded to two sides of the core material by high-molecular bonding layers formed by the high-molecular adhesive. Thus, the first and second outer layers are less likely to peel from the core material.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a material intended for personal protective equipment is disclosed, wherein the material includes at least four different layers, the layers being: an outer first layer of a material comprising at least one polymer, which material is self-extinguishing; a second layer of a fiber material, which fiber material is self-extinguishing; a third layer being adhesive; and an inner fourth layer being a barrier laminate; wherein all at least four different layers individually are attached to layers located next to them. Furthermore, a protective suit including a material according to the present invention and the use of such a material for the production of personal protective equipment are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to coalescing agent for waterborne coatings. The coalescing agent comprises low molecular weight polytrimethylene ether glycol having a Mn (number average molecular weight) in a range of from 100 to 490. This disclosure is further directed to a waterborne coating composition comprising the coalescing agent. The waterborne coating compositions can be used as interior and exterior top coats, basecoats, primers, primer surfacers and primer fillers. The waterborne coating compositions can be used as architecture coatings, automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings, automotive refinish coatings, sports equipment coatings or any other coatings. The disclosure is particularly directed to a coating composition comprising components derived from renewable resources.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for coating a carrier during the production of an electrode for electrical energy stores, in particular for lithium ion cells, using a specific solvent and/or dispersant, characterized in that the solvent and/or dispersant is or comprises N-ethylpyrrolidone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a barrier laminate comprising at least one organic layer and at least one inorganic layer on a surface of the organic layer, wherein the organic layer is formed by curing a polymerizable composition comprising a compound having a triphenylene skeleton and a polymerizable group.

Abstract: A nano-coating comprises multiple alternating layers of a first layer comprising a first nanoparticle having an aspect ratio greater than or equal to 10 and having a positive or negative charge, and a second layer comprising a second nanoparticle having an aspect ratio greater than or equal to 10 and having a positive or negative charge opposite that of the first nanoparticle, wherein the nano-coating is disposed on a surface of a substrate. An article comprising the nano-coating, and a method of forming the nano-coating, are each disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a sheet for processing a wafer. The sheet can exhibit excellent heat resistance and dimensional stability, prevent breakage of a wafer in response to residual stress due to excellent stress relaxation properties, inhibit damage to or dispersion of the wafer due to application of a non-uniform pressure, and also exhibit excellent cuttability. The sheet can effectively prevent a blocking phenomenon from occurring during wafer processing. For these reasons, the sheet can be useful for processing a wafer in various wafer preparation processes such as dicing, back-grinding and picking-up.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition (which optionally can coat plastic substrates) the composition comprising a block copolymer and a polymer P; where the block copolymer comprises at least blocks [A]x[B]y; where at least block [A] is obtained by a controlled radical polymerisation of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer via a reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) mechanism (optionally in solution in the presence of a control agent and a source of free radicals); and wherein block [A] comprises 20 to 100 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomer units bearing water-dispersing functional groups; wherein block [B] comprises 20 to 100 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomer units bearing plastic adhesion promoting functional groups; and wherein polymer P is prepared in the presence of blocks [A]x[B]y. The compositions may be used to coat plastic substrates, foam; surfaces having low surface energy, hydrophobic substrates and/or polyolefins.

Abstract: A resin film containing a cellulose acylate and at least one of a polymer or an oligomer having a cyano group-comprising recurring unit in an amount of from 1.5 to 300% by mass of the cellulose acylate has a small photoelastic coefficient and a small moisture content and is excellent in transparency.

Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate generally to methods, systems, and apparatus for manufacturing aesthetically pleasing, resin-based sheets including color and/or multi-decorated images. In particular, at least one implementation includes subjecting at least one surface of a polymer sheet to uniform heat and pressure in order to sublimate a dye into the surface, and ensure that that polymer sheet is not warped or otherwise damaged during processing. Additional implementations include decorative architectural resin panels including a resin sheet having a dye sublimated into one or more surfaces in order to create an effect of depth or other aesthetic.

Abstract: A coating for an implantable medical device is provided comprising a first layer including a first polymer and a second layer including a second polymer. The second layer is disposed over at least a portion of the first layer. The second polymer has a lower degree of hydration than the first polymer.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a surface-modified film which has adhesive properties improved by surface modification and a process for producing the same. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a laminated film in which at least the surface-modified film has been laminated and a process for producing the laminated film. The surface-modified film according to the present invention is characterized by being obtained by bringing a halide complex of an element in Group 13 of the periodic table into contact with at least a part of a region in the surfaces of a resin film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to preparation of a polymer coating comprising or consisting of polymer chains comprising or consisting of units of 2-methoxyethyl acrylate synthesized by Surface-Initiated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (SI ATRP) such as ARGET SI ATRP or AGET SI ATRP and uses of said polymer coating.

Abstract: Provided is an aromatic polycarbonate resin composition containing, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a resin mixture including 60 to 99 mass % of (A) an aromatic polycarbonate resin and 1 to 40 mass % of (B) a styrene-based resin, 1 to 30 parts by mass of a compatibilizer, the compatibilizer being formed of a block or random copolymer constituted of an aromatic vinyl monomer unit and an acrylate-based monomer unit. This aromatic polycarbonate resin composition has improved transparency and improved extrusion stability.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a rubber-reinforced resin which, when formed into a molded article, can prevent contamination or soiling of an article contacted with the molded article or a device on the periphery of the molded article and is excellent in impact resistance and transparency, and an anti-static resin composition which is excellent in impact resistance and anti-static properties. The present rubber-reinforced resin comprises a rubber-reinforced copolymeric resin produced by polymerization of 20 to 95 parts by mass of monomer components comprising methyl methacrylate, an aromatic vinyl compound and a cyanidated vinyl compound in the presence of a rubbery polymer having a predetermined volume-average particle diameter, or comprises a mixture of the rubber-reinforced copolymeric resin and a copolymer of the above-mentioned monomer components.

Abstract: A composition for forming a gas-barrier material, comprising a polycarboxylic acid-type polymer (A) and at least a bifunctional alicyclic epoxy compound (B). The composition for forming a gas-barrier material features excellent gas-barrier property, retort resistance and flexibility, can be cured at a low temperature in a short period of time without affecting the plastic base material, and contributes to improving the productivity.

Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for coating a thermoplastic composite comprising the steps of: i) providing a thermoplastic powder coating composition comprising one or more functionalized polyolefins selected from the group consisting of functionalized polyethylenes, functionalized polypropylenes, ethylene acid copolymers, ionomer resins, functionalized ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers and functionalized ethylene alkyl(meth)acrylate copolymers, and ii) applying the thermoplastic powder coating composition to the thermoplastic composite to form a powder coating on the thermoplastic composite. The method according to the invention provides a strong adhesion of the thermoplastic powder coating onto the thermoplastic composite, a high scratch and scuff resistance as well as a surface appearance of a high quality finish and outdoor performance.

Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for the surface finishing of materials via application of specific polymethacrylate layers. The polymethacrylate layers are composed of blends of at least two (co)polymers of polymethacrylates, and specific “reactive monomers” are present here in a polymerized mixture which forms the polymethacrylate layer. At the application temperature established, these form a chemical and, where appropriate, also a physical bond to the substrate, and therefore have adhesion-promoting action.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved formaldehyde-free coated fibrous substrate. The coating includes a crosslinked binder system which forms three dimensional networks when heat cured. After the coating is applied to the back of fibrous substrate and cured, the coating is capable of hygroscopic expansion which imparts excellent anti-sag properties. The coating is compatible with other coating systems with neutral or mild alkaline pH. The improvement being the binding system is neutralized with a volatile base so that it evaporates quickly so as not to hinder the cross-linking reaction.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds generally comprising an indeno[2?,3?:3,4]naptho[1,2-b]pyran structure. Such compounds may be useful for their photochromic properties, and be used in certain photochromic compositions. Such compositions may further comprise other photochromic compositions and/or materials. Additionally, such compounds and/or compositions may be suitable for preparing certain photochromic articles.

Abstract: A stain resistant, oil and water repellent copolymer comprising a copolymer prepared from fluorinated (meth)acrylate and amine salts of (meth)acrylic acid, and a method of providing stain resistance, oil and water repellency to substrates and a treated substrate.

Abstract: Novel, wet developable anti-reflective coating compositions and methods of using those compositions are provided. The compositions comprise a polymer and/or oligomer having acid functional groups and dissolved in a solvent system along with a crosslinker and a photoacid generator. The preferred acid functional group is a carboxylic acid, while the preferred crosslinker is a vinyl ether crosslinker. In use, the compositions are applied to a substrate and thermally crosslinked. Upon exposure to light, the cured compositions will decrosslink, rendering them soluble in typical photoresist developing solutions (e.g., alkaline developers).

Abstract: A dark color, resin sheet-like body having light reflective properties in a near-infrared region, the body comprising a surface layer (A) receiving solar radiation and a reflection layer (B). Surface layer (A) exhibits a dark color with a solar radiation absorption ratio of 90% or more in a wavelength region of 380 to 720 nm, a ratio of less than 30% in a near-infrared region of 720 to 1500 nm, and ratio of 50% or more in a near-infrared region of 720 to 1500 nm. Reflection layer (B) has a solar radiation reflection ratio of 85% or more in a wavelength region of 380 to 1500 nm. A ratio in a near-infrared region of 720 to 1500 nm of a sheet-like body formed by laminating surface layer (A) and reflection layer (B) is 70% or more.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluoropolymer capable of giving fluorine-containing molded materials and laminates excellent in moldability, productivity, interlaminar bonding and stress cracking resistance, in particular stress cracking resistance upon contacting with various liquid chemicals, without impairing such characteristics intrinsic in fluororesins as chemical resistance, solvent resistance, weathering resistance, antifouling properties, liquid chemical impermeability and nonstickiness. The present invention provides a fluoropolymer which is an oligomer-containing or oligomer-free fluoropolymer, wherein said oligomer has a molecular weight not higher than 10,000 and amounts to not more than 0.05% by mass relative to the fluoropolymer.

Abstract: A protective film for polarizing plate comprising k layers (k is an integer of 2 or more) of thermoplastic resin layer laminated, wherein a refractive index ni(380) at a wavelength of 380 nm and a refractive index ni(780) at a wavelength of 780 nm in the i th thermoplastic resin layer as well as a refractive index ni+1(380) at a wavelength of 380 nm and a refractive index ni+1(780) at a wavelength of 780 nm in the i+1 th thermoplastic resin layer have a relationship in ?ni(380)?ni+1(380)|?|ni(780)?ni+1(780)??0.02 (where, i is an integer of 1 to k?1). A polarizing plate is obtained by bonding the protective film for the polarizing plate and a polarizer. And a liquid crystal display comprising the polarizing plate and a liquid crystal panel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid conductive composite made from carbon nanotubes and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/poly(styrene-sulfonate) to reduce the surface resistivity of a transparent thermoplastic substrate. The inventive composites, which may find use in capacitive touch screen displays, require no special treatment or precautions, and are not limited by minimum or maximum component ratios. A wide variation the amounts of carbon nanotube and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/poly(styrene-sulfonate) allows a minimization of the adverse carbon nanotube effects on the composite transparency while producing a stable, low sheet resistance material.

Abstract: A barrier laminate comprising at least one organic layer and at least one inorganic layer, in which the organic layer comprises a polymer having a structural unit of the following formula: wherein R1 and R2 represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; L represents an open-chain alkylene group having at least 8 carbon atoms and not containing an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom and a sulfur atom.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer media, such as a belt, that includes a polyaniline grafted to or chemically bonded to a perfluoropolyether phosphoric acid polymer.

Abstract: Acrylic resin is used as a protection film of a polyvinyl alcohol polarizer film to compose a polarizer plate, wherein the glass transition temperature of the acrylic resin is higher than 50° C. A preparation method of the polarizer plate is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security and/or valuable document containing a scratch-resistant coating obtained from a lacquer composition comprising I) from 12 to 70 parts by wt. of a C2-C12-diol diacrylate or C2-C12-diol dimethacrylate, II) from 12 to 40 parts by wt. of an alkoxylated mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, penta- or hexaacrylate or alkoxylated mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, penta- or hexamethacrylate, III) from 0 to 40 parts by wt. of a monomer selected from the group consisting of pentaerythritol triacrylate, pentaerythritol tetraacrylate, dipentaerythritol tetraacrylate, dipentaerythritol pentaacrylate, dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate, pentaerythritol trimethacrylate, pentaerythritol tetramethacrylate, dipentaerythritol tetramethacrylate, dipentaerythritol pentamethacrylate, dipentaerythritol hexamethacrylate, reaction products thereof with aliphatic or aromatic diisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, IV) from 5 to 60 parts by wt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative surface covering obtainable by a vulcanisable composition, said composition comprising a first polymer component consisting of styrene butadiene styrene block copolymer (SBS); a second polymer component selected from the group consisting of a random or partially random copolymer of butadiene and styrene (SBR), and nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR); a third polymer component consisting of a high styrene content styrene butadiene copolymer (HSR), a filler, a vulcanisation system and additives selected from the group consisting of processing aids, stabilizers, pigments and compatibilizers.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for the surface finishing of materials via application of specific polymethacrylate layers. The polymethacrylate layers are composed of blends of at least two (co)polymers of polymethacrylates, and specific “reactive monomers” are present here in a polymerized mixture which forms the polymethacrylate layer. At the application temperature established, these form a chemical and, where appropriate, also a physical bond to the substrate, and therefore have adhesion-promoting action.

Abstract: To provide an aqueous dispersion of a resin wherein dispersed particles are stable with fine particle sizes and whereby bleeding out is suppressed, which is thus useful as e.g. a surface treating agent for a polyolefin substrate, an adhesive or a coating material. A resin dispersion having dispersed in water a polymer (C) having a hydrophilic polymer (B) bonded to a polyolefin (A) in a ratio of (A):(B)=100:5 to 100:500 (weight ratio); a method for producing the resin dispersion; and a coating material and a laminate, employing it.

Abstract: The invention relates to printable films comprising a substrate and at least a surface layer, said layer covering at least one face of said substrate and comprising a water-dispersible polymer and an ethylenically unsaturated compound; to a process for the manufacture of such films; to printed films and especially to printed labels obtained from such printable films.

Abstract: Disclosed is a barrier laminate comprising at least one organic layer and at least one inorganic layer, wherein the organic layer is obtained by curing a polymerizable composition comprising 1 to 50% by weight of a polymerizable compound which has a bisphenol skeleton and having an aliphatic group.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electro-switchable polymer film assembly having a first and a second surface side, comprising at least one pair of electrodes (3, 4) and a polymer matrix (2), wherein structuring particles (5) can be embedded in the polymer matrix and the polymer matrix or the structuring particles consist of an electro-active polymer, wherein furthermore, the first and/or the second surface sides can be transferred from a plane condition into a structured condition by electric switching of the electro-active polymer.

Abstract: A multilayer optical body is disclosed. The optical body includes an optical film including polyester, a first skin layer is disposed on at least one side of the polyester optical film, and a strippable skin layer is disposed on the first skin layer. The first skin layer includes a mixture of a polyacrylate and an anti-static polymer. Methods of making such optical bodies are also disclosed.

Abstract: Use of an aqueous polymer dispersion comprising at least one polymer (P), obtainable by free radical emulsion polymerization of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer (M1) and from 20 to 75% by weight of tert-butyl (meth)acrylate, as a binder in construction chemistry products.

Abstract: An article in the form of recyclable packaging material having a water vapor transportation rate of about 500 g/m2/day or less. The packaging material has a paper substrate of recyclable paper fibers and a print-receptive layer which is positioned over the outer surface of the paper substrate and has a Parker Print Smoothness value of about 1.5 or less. The packaging material also has a moisture barrier layer positioned over the print-receptive layer. The moisture barrier layer is formed from one or more energy-cured polymers. Also, methods for preparing these packaging materials, including printed packaging materials.

Abstract: A method for increasing the scratch hardness of a body, which has at least in some regions a surface (4a) consisting of an extrudated or co-extrudated plastic (4), wherein an organic, fluoro-organic or silico-organic compound (18) that increases the scratch hardness is applied to the surface (4a) of the extrudated or co-extrudated plastic (4), wherein the organic, fluoro-organic or silico-organic compound (11a, 18) is applied to the surface (4a) of the extrudated or co-extrudated plastic (4) by means of a sheet-like transfer medium (6, 11), on which the organic, fluoro-organic or silico-organic compound (11a, 18) is disposed.