Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition, comprises a thermoplastic resin (A) and thermoplastic resin fine particles (C) carrying a colloidal inorganic substance (B), and contains the colloidal inorganic substance (B) in a proportion of 0.01–0.8 wt. % of the total of the thermoplastic resin (A), the colloidal inorganic substance (B) and the thermoplastic resin fine particles (C). The thermoplastic resin composition effectively prevents the plateout without impairing inherent properties of the base thermoplastic resin, by containing the colloidal inorganic substance (B) showing a plateout-prevention effect in a small amount and in a good dispersion state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silica-filled halogenated butyl elastomers, such as bromobutyl elastomers (BIIR) wherein the silica is surface-functionalized with a protein.

Abstract: A process for preparing a composite material is disclosed wherein the process comprises: A) sizing a natural fiber with a reactive organosilane; B) mixing the sized natural fiber with a polyolefin resin; and C) adding a functionalized polyolefin coupling agent to the mixture of the sized natural fiber and the polyolefin resin to provide said composite material.

Abstract: An active energy ray-curable antistatic coating composition contains (A) inorganic oxide fine particles having a side chain having a molecular weight of at least 300 and having a functional group and (B) an antistatic agent containing at least a quaternary ammonium salt group-containing polymer, a quaternary ammonium salt group-containing silane coupling agent and/or a hydrolysis condensate of the silane coupling agent, and optionally contains (C) a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate having at least 3 (meth)acryloyl groups in a molecule.

Abstract: The syndiotactic polystyrene nanocomposite according to the present invention has nano silicate materials dispersed individually in a styrene polymer matrix by intercalation and exfoliation during polymerization. Besides, the syndiotactic polystyrene nanocomposite according to the present invention is prepared by using a catalytic system composed of a phyllosilicate-supported Group IVB transition metal catalyst and alkylaluminoxane, wherein the phyllosilicate-supported Group IVB transition metal catalyst comprises: a) a polymer, b) a phyllosilicate and c) a Group IVB transition metal compound, and the polymer (a) is used as an insulating material or media of the phyllosilicate (b) and the Group IVB transition metal compound (c).

Abstract: The present invention provides a process, which includes: a) suspending: at least one filler selected from the group including silicatic filler, oxidic filler, and a mixture thereof, 0.5 to 7% by weight, based on the weight of the filler, of at least one polysiloxane hydrophobicizing agent, and 0.1 to 2% by weight, based on the weight of the filler, of at least one non-ionic surfactant, in water at a temperature of 10 to 60° C., to prepare a suspension having a solids content of 0.5 to 15% by weight, based on the weight of the suspension; b) contacting a rubber latex emulsion and the suspension, to prepare a mixture; c) contacting the mixture with at least one acid to lower the pH of the mixture to 2.

Abstract: A Rubber Composition is provided that comprises a rubber and a composite pigment composition, with the composite pigment including a dense inorganic material and silica. The pigment composition is characterized by a CTAB surface area of greater than about 20 m2/g; a BET surface area of greater than about 25 m2/g; and a density of greater than about 2.5 g/cm3.

Abstract: In a silicone rubber composition of the condensation curing type comprising a diorganopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-attached hydroxyl or hydrolyzable radicals as a base polymer, and a silane having at least two hydrolyzable radicals or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof, at least 2 mol % of the entire substituent radicals attached to silicon atoms in the diorganopolysiloxane are monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having at least two carbon atoms. The cured composition has excellent non-staining and sealing properties, and when applied as a coating, filled into joints, or used as a solid gasket, it does not cause staining of the building, joints, or the area around joints.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing silico-organic nanohybrid and/or microhybrid capsules for scratch-resistant and/or abrasion-resistant coatings, wherein the silico-organic nanohybrid and/or microhybrid system includes one or more small metal oxide cores A and a substantially complete, silico-organic shell B, and the composition can be obtained by a reaction performed in situ, in a synthetic resin or in a synthetic-resin precursor compound, between metal oxide particles (KA-O) and at least one organofunctional silicon compound which contains an organofunctional group and at least one hydrolyzable group or at least one hydroxy group. The present invention also relates to the use of such compositions as the base for lacquers for producing a scratch-resistant and abrasion-resistant coating on a substrate as well as articles provided with corresponding scratch-resistant as well as abrasion-resistant coatings.

Abstract: This invention provides a light white mineral oil-based fluidized polymer suspension (FPS) composition for use as a rheology modifier in paper coatings. It has been found that by using a selected composition of low viscosity oil as a carrier, high solids content and environmental friendly fluidized polymer suspensions of water soluble cellulose derivatives, synthetic water soluble polymers, guar gum and derivatives, starch and derivatives and mixtures thereof, can be prepared. The FPS of the present invention was found to provide unexpected beneficial performance properties when added as a rheology modifier to a paper coating containing standard binders, pigment, and water. The oil-based fluid polymer suspension composition of the present invention for use as a rheology modifier in the paper coating comprises: a hydrophilic polymer, b) an organophilic clay, c) a surfactant stabilizer, and d) a light white mineral oil having selected properties.

Abstract: A process for producing a styrenic resin composition includes the step of compounding a styrenic resin with greater than 2 wt % water and an antioxidant which is prepared by blending (a) 20 to 99.9 wt % of organic phosphite or phosphonite with (b) 0.1 to 80 wt % of acid-binding metal salt treated with a surface conditioning agent, prior to compounding with the styrenic resin.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition for use in rubber construction materials contains dispersed particles having a photocatalytic activity. The particles are surface-treated with a compound that can easily be deteriorated by the photocatalytic activity under outdoor exposure to ultraviolet light. Rubber construction materials made of the cured form of the composition, when exposed to ultraviolet light, undergo surface hydrophilization that endows them with excellent stain resistance, and also have excellent sealing properties. When the composition is applied as a coating, filled into joints, or used as a solid gasket, it does not cause staining of the building, joints, or the area around joints.

Abstract: Nanoparticle-modified binders obtainable by reacting binders produced in the presence of nanoparticles provided with a reactive functionality, said binders having a reactive functionality complementary to the reactive functionality of the nanoparticles, with the nanoparticles, production thereof, coating compositions containing them and use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flameproof, essentially halogen-free polymer composition, containing the following: a) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic, cross-linkable or cross-linked, elastomeric and/or duroplastic polymer; b) 10 to 200 parts by weight of magnesium, calcium, zink and/or aluminiumhydroxide and/or their double hydroxides; c) 1 to 50 parts by weight of an organic intercalated sheet silicate.

Abstract: The invention provides a matt, thixotropic paint formulation comprising a resin system and a matting agent. The matting agent comprises a hydrophobic metal oxide, which has a surface moiety (i.e., one or more surface moieties) selected from the group consisting of trimethyl silyl, vinyl dimethyl silyl, acryl dimethyl silyl, and dimethyl silyl. Morever, the paint formulation is characterized by having thixotropic properties such that it does not sag at a notch height of about 75 &mgr;m when measured with an anti-sag meter after application to a substrate. The invention also provides a method of producing such a paint formulation. The invention further provides a substrate having a surface coated with the matt, thixotropic paint formulation of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to a powder which is surface-treated by a novel silicone compound, and to a makeup containing this powder. In particular, it relates to a silicone compound which has good compatibility with oils such as ester oils and triglycerides or silicone oils, and to a makeup with a smooth feel, excellent dispersibility and excellent emulsification stability.

Abstract: A thermosetting low-dielectric resin composition which has a low dielectric constant and a low dielectric tangent for use in a printed circuit board and which has excellent adhesion to a metal and scatters almost no resin when used for forming a prepreg by punching or cutting, the composition comprising a component (a): siloxane-modified polyimide, component (b): a compound containing 2 methylallyl groups and having the following formula (1) or a compound containing 3 allyl groups or 3 methylallyl groups and having the following formula (1A), and component (c): a compound containing at least 2 maleimide groups. wherein R is a hydrogen atom or methyl group.

Abstract: Solid blends of rubbery polymers and amorphous or crystalline polymers, said blends being free-flowing at temperatures lower than the glass transition temperature or crystalline melting temperature of the amorphous or crystalline polymer, are prepared by intimate mixing procedures. In general, said mixing conditions include high shear conditions sufficient to convert polymer A to dispersed particles coated with polymer B and produce a free-flowing powder blend.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition containing the following components (A), and (B) or optionally, (C), (D), and (E): (A) an atactic polystyrene or a mixture of an atactic polystyrene and a rubber-like elastic substance: 30 to 95 parts by weight; (B) a syndiotactic polystyrene having a melting point of not higher than 255° C.: 70 to 5 parts by weight; (C) a polyphenylene ether having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.5 deciliter/g or less as measured in chloroform at 25° C.; (D) an inorganic filler; and (E) a polymer having compatibility or affinity with components (A) and (B) and having a polar group. The styrene resin composition exhibits improved solvent resistance and remarkable impact resistance. The composition of the invention is produced by kneading the components within a resin temperature range between the melting point of component (B) and 270° C.

Abstract: Organosilicon nano/microhybrid systems or microhybrid systems having nanoscale and/or microscale oxide particles (KA—O), and an organosilicon shell with at least one organosilicon constituent of the general formula Ia wherein the organosilicon constituent of the shell B is attached to the oxide particles via one or more covalent linkages of formula Ib A process for preparing a composition comprising organosilicon nano/microhybrid systems or microhybrid systems directly in a synthetic resin composition allows in situ preparation of a curable resin. The compositions may be used as coating materials for producing scratch resistant and abrasion resistant coatings.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organosilicon nanocapsule, which includes: a nanoscale core A, which includes: at least one particle including at least one oxide or mixed oxide, KA—O, of at least one metal or semimetal selected from the group including main groups 2 to 6 of the Periodic Table, transition groups 1 to 8 of the Periodic Table, lanthanides, and mixtures thereof; and an organosilicon shell B, which includes: at least one organosilicon compound having the formula (Ia): (Si′O—)xSi—R  (Ia) wherein R is a linear, branched, cyclic or substituted alkyl group having from 1 to 50 carbon atoms; wherein x is a number from 0 to 20; wherein remaining free valences of Si are each independently (KA—O)—, SiO— or —Z; wherein remaining free valences of Si′ are each independently (KA—O)—, SiO—, —R, or —Z; wherein the Z's are each independently hydroxyl or alkoxy radicals; and wherein each Si and Si′

Abstract: There is provided a wet friction material excellent in heat resistance and durability, high in friction coefficient, small in initial fluctuation of the friction coefficient, excellent in heat spot resistance and superior in physical strength to a wet friction material using a phenol resin as a binder. In the wet friction material composed of a fiber base material, a filler, a friction adjustor, and a binder, the binder is a hardened substance of a hydrolyzed solution of a silane coupling agent represented by the following formula (1) (R1)(R2)nSi(OR3)3−n  (1) in which R1 represents an alkylamino group containing primary amine at a terminal, each of R2 and R3 represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and n represents an integer of 0 or 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (a), 3 to 30 parts by weight of titanium oxide (b), 0.01 to 9 parts by weight of silica (c1), 0.01 to 9 parts by weight of a polyorganosiloxane polymer (c2), and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of polytetrafluoroethylene (d).

Abstract: A modified particle or aggregate is disclosed wherein a particle has an attached group having the formula: wherein the substituents are defined in the disclosure. Modified particles with attached polymers are also disclosed as well as methods of making the modified products.

Abstract: A composition for providing protection against electrical overstress (EOS) comprising an insulating binder, doped semiconductive particles, and semiconductive particles. The composite materials exhibit a high electrical resistance to normal operating voltage values, but in response to an EOS transient switch to a low electrical resistance and clamp the EOS transient voltage to a low level for the duration of the EOS transient.

Abstract: There are provided an inorganic filler, multi-functional filler, an organic compound filler, a modified filler, and a dental coloring filler suitable in use as a filler in a dental composition, compositions having a resin matrix of an organic polymer material, as well as a process for producing the same. Disclosed are an inorganic filler which comprises an inorganic fine particle, wherein the surface of the inorganic fine particle is covered with polysiloxane. Also disclosed is a multi-functional filler which comprises an inorganic fine particle containing an acid reactive element, wherein a cement reactive phase is formed on the surface of the inorganic fine particle, and the cement reactive phase is further covered with polysiloxane. Also disclosed is an organic compound filler which comprises an organic-inorganic polymer particle or an organic polymer particle, wherein the surface of the organic-inorganic polymer particle or an organic polymer particle is covered with an inorganic film.

Abstract: In-organic fillers are modified by in-situ co-polymerization of vinyl silane and another vinyl monomer. Vinyl silane couples with the filler by Si—O bonds. The remaining vinyl groups on the surface of the treated fillers then co-polymerize with the other vinyl monomer. The modified in-organic fillers treated by the in-situ co-polymerization are subsequently used to fill the polymer matrix. Tensile and impact strength of filler-reinforced polymer composites are improved remarkably.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product, a process for its preparation and the use of such in plastic film production. More specifically, the present invention relates to an antiblock talc, a process for the preparation of such and its use as an additive in the production of polyolefin film. Polyolefin films produced according to the process of the present invention are useful in a broad range of packaging and film covering applications.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing structured organic-inorganic hybrid materials, using an amphiphilic block copolymer as template.

Abstract: A fluoroelastomer composition comprising (1) a fluoroelastomer consisting essentially of tetrafluoroethylene units, perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) units and cyano group containing perfluorovinyl ether units; (2) a specified silane coupling agent; (3) a crosslinking agent and (4) an inorganic filler. This fluoroelastomer composition enables improving the moldability of a crosslinkable composition containing an inorganic filler other than carbon black.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a polymer-clay nanocomposite material comprising a melt-processible matrix polymer and a layered clay material having decreased levels of extractable material, such as extractable salts of organic cations. This invention is also directed to processes for preparing polymer-clay nanocomposites, and articles or products produced from nanocomposite materials.

Abstract: Surface-modified filling material composition for thermoplastic, duroplastic or elastomeric materials, which is a halogen-free, flame-retardant filling material. The filling material is surface-treated with organotitanates and/or with organozirconates and with a siloxane derivative.

Abstract: Solid blends of rubbery polymers and amorphous or crystalline polymers, said blends being free-flowing at temperatures lower than the glass transition temperature or crystalline melting temperature of the amorphous or crystalline polymer, are prepared by intimate mixing procedures. In general, said mixing conditions include high shear conditions sufficient to convert polymer A to dispersed particles coated with polymer B and produce a free-flowing powder blend.

Abstract: The present invention relates to optical elements comprising fluorochemical surface treatments. The invention further relates to articles such as retroreflective sheetings, pavement markings and beaded projection screens comprising a binder and the surface treated optical elements. The surface treatment comprises at least one fluoropolymer selected from a) fluoropolymers comprising a fluorinated hydrocarbon backbone and side chains comprising at least one of fluoroalkyl, fluoroether alkyl, fluoroalkoxy and mixtures thereof; and b) fluoropolymers comprising a hydrocarbon backbone and side chains comprising at least one of fluoroether alkyl, fluoroalkoxy and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A water and mud repellant compound is provided for frictionally engaged rubber surfaces, such as treads, and, in particular, to a compound for use in the manufacture of a rubber track belt on a mobile track system of a tractor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a prepreg which comprises a substrate and a resin composition containing a resin, an inorganic filler in an amount of 25% by volume based on the total volume of a solid component of the resin composition and a silicone polymer, which resin composition being impregnated into the substrate, and to a metal-clad-laminated board which comprises at least one metal foil being laminated on both surfaces or one surface of the prepreg mentioned above, or a laminated board of the prepregs under heating and pressure.

Abstract: A method and system are provided that efficiently compound high levels of inorganic filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer at a commercial rate into homogeneous filled and devolatilized silicone compositions. In the method, filled silicone compositions are compounded by compounding a filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer in a first compounding apparatus to produce a first dispersed composition and simultaneously compounding a filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer in a second compounding apparatus that shares a common extruder shaft with the first compounding apparatus to produce a second dispersed composition. The system comprises a first compounding apparatus and a sequential second compounding apparatus that shares a common shaft with the first compounding apparatus.

Abstract: A method for preparing encapsulated red phosphorus is disclosed. The method entails obtaining a material system that contains dispersed particulate red phosphorus having a mean particle size of 0.1 to 100 &mgr;m in an aqueous phase that comprise urea, formaldehyde and a water-soluble silicon dioxide precursor, adding to the material system a sufficient amount of acid to lower the pH to 0 to 5 and maintaining the resulting acidic system at a temperature of 80 to 120° C. for a period longer than one hour. The encapsulated red phosphorus of the invention is suitable for using as a flame retarding agent for plastics molding compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides: an aggregate comprising a core made of an elastic material and a surfacing material adhered thereon by use of a resin; a manufacturing process of the novel aggregate comprising such steps as mixing 100 parts by weight of a core made of an elastic material with 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a resin to cause the resin to stick uniformly on the surface of the core, and thereafter, contacting and mixing the core with 1 or more part by weight of a surfacing material having one-tenth or less average particle diameter of that of the core; and a resin mortar mixing the novel aggregate, a resin and preferably other additives.

Abstract: A water repellent coating composition includes fine particles having functional groups on their surfaces and having a particle diameter ranging from 10 nm to 1 mm; a coupling agent containing (a) a functional group which is capable of reacting with the functional group of the fine particles and (b) a water repellent fluorinated group; a binder resin for binding the fine particles; and a solvent for the binder.

Abstract: Composite materials particularly suitable in the dental art as a tooth filling material including a polymer matrix, a metal, metal alloy, metal oxide particulate, or combinations thereof, in the presence or absence of colloidal silica, and a coupling agent to adhere the particulate to the polymer matrix. Adhesion can also be facilitated by cleaning and/or coating the particulates prior to incorporation into the polymer matrix. One or two paste systems of the composition with suitable initiators, accelerators, etc. can be formulated.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition containing inorganic particles, wherein (i) the inorganic particles have pore volume of 0.1 to 3 ml/g and (ii) the inorganic particles are treated at the surfaces with a hydrophilic polyester of 0.05 to 10 times the weight of the inorganic particles or with a silicon-containing organic compound. This composition can be obtained by feeding a dispersion of the above-mentioned surface-treated inorganic particles into a vented double-screw kneader and extruder to mix it with a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A suspension containing crosslinked silicone particles with a lower mean particle diameter and a better dispersion in certain organic resins is prepared by emulsifying a condensation crosslinkable silicone composition containing (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silanol groups per molecule and (B) a crosslinker, but no (C) condensation catalyst, in water using a surfactant. A tin (II) salt of an organic acid with no more than ten carbon atoms is then emulsified in water with a surfactant, and added as the component (C) to the emulsion of condensation crosslinkable silicone composition. This crosslinks the emulsion of condensation crosslinkable silicone composition.

Abstract: The electrical properties, particularly contact resistance and volume resistivity, of materials prepared by curing organosiloxane compositions containing finely divided silver as the electroconductive filler are improved by treating the silver particles with an organosilicon compound prior to incorporating the particles into the organosiloxane composition.

Abstract: Particles are hydrophobicized by treatment with a compound containing amino and silane groups, followed by treatment with a silane compound containing a hydrophobic group. The invention is particularly useful for treating hydrophilic mineral particles. The treated particles can be used, for example, as fillers in polymer masterbatches.

Abstract: The polyamide resin composition of the present invention comprises 100 parts by weight of a polyamide resin (A) having dicarboxylic acid units (a) comprising from 60 to 100 mol % of terephthalic acid repeat units and diamine units (b) comprising from 60 to 100 mol % of C6-18 aliphatic alkylenediamine repeat units, and from 1 to 100 parts by weight of a polybromostyrene (B), comprising from 0.5 to 100% by weight of a polybromostyrene having an epoxy group. Molded articles prepared from the polyamide resin composition of the present invention have good flame retardancy, good chemical resistance, good surface appearance and good blistering resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sPS nanocomposite with improved crystallization properties and higher mechanical strength, which comprises a polymer matrix containing syndiotactic polystyrene (sPS), and a layered clay material uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix. The layered clay material is intercalated with an organic onium cation and optionally along with a polymer or oligomer which is compatible or partially compatible with sPS. The interlayer distances of the layered clay material are at least 20 Å. The sPS nanocomposite can be prepared by ways of in-situ polymerization, melt blending, or solution blending. According to the invention, the layered clay material dispersed in the sPS matrix not only leads to higher mechanical strength, but also, surprisingly, improves crystallization properties of sPS.

Abstract: A curable ceramer composition, coated articles and methods for making and curing the composition. The curable ceramer comprises a fluoro/silane, a crosslinkable silane, a curable binder precursor, and a colloidal inorganic oxide. The ceramer has a long shelf life before cure and can be used to provide cured ceramer coatings and articles having stain resistance, abrasion resistance and hardness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a nanocomposite material based on a polymeric matrix and a layered double hydroxide, comprising the steps of: a) providing a layered double hydroxide which contains an amount of anions of at least 20%, based on the total number of anions of the layered double hydroxide, which anions are compatible and/or reactive with the polymeric matrix: b) mixing the layered double hydroxide with a monomeric material for forming the polymeric matrix, in an amount such that the polymeric matrix is present in the nanocomposite material in an amount of at least 50% by weight, based on the nanocomposite material; c) polymerizing the monomeric material to form the polymeric matrix. The invention further relates to a nanocomposite material obtainable by such method and to a shaped article manufactured from such nanocomposite material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nanocomposite material based on a polymeric matrix and a layered double hydroxide, wherein the polymeric matrix is present in an amount of at least 50% by weight, based on the nanocomposite material, and wherein the layered double hydroxide contains an amount of anions of at least 20%, based on the total number of anions of the layered double hydroxide, which anions are compatible and/or reactive with the polymeric matrix, and wherein at least 5% of the above amount of anions contain a second charge-carrying group. The invention further relates to a method for preparing such a nanocomposite material and to a shaped article from such a nanocomposite material.