Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a prophylactic article, especially of a glove, from a (carboxylated) diene rubber, according to which a layer of a (carboxylated) diene latex is applied on a former and the (carboxylated) diene latex is cross-linked with a cross-linking agent, which is immobilized on inorganic and/or organic particles with formation of modified particles, and the modified particles are added to the (carboxylated) diene latex.

Abstract: A preform for fiber rein-forced composite material producing includes a thermosetting resin composition and a dry reinforcing fiber base, the thermosetting resin composition characterized in that when subjected to dynamic viscoelasticity measurement at a traction period of 0.5 Hz while heating at a rate of 1.5° C./min, a temperature change ?T is 45° C. or less as complex viscosity ?* decreases from 1×107 Pa·s to 1×101 Pa·s.

Abstract: A conductive paste of the present invention includes an elastomer composition containing silica particles (C), a conductive filler, and a solvent.

Abstract: A method of producing a rubber molded article, involving utilizing a compound different from a compound that has been used as a crosslinking agent. The method of producing a rubber molded article includes a crosslinking step of crosslinking a rubber component by decomposing a compound to be used as a crosslinking agent for the rubber component, the compound including a structure represented by the following formula (I), in a rubber composition containing the rubber component and the compound, the rubber composition including a sulfur content of 2.0 wt % or less: ?-?-? . . . (I) (in the formula (I), ? represents a monovalent organic group, ? represents —N?N—, and ? represents hydrogen or a monovalent organic group).

Abstract: Provided compositions, films, and methods impart a low-surface energy surface to a polyurethane layer whereby contaminants to bead up on the surface to dramatically facilitate removal. At the same time, the provided articles retain excellent clarity and processibility for use in surface protection applications. Compositions having these advantageous properties derive from reacting a primary polyisocyanate; a monohydroxyl polydimethylsiloxane present in a suitable amount; and a polyol selected from the group consisting of: a caprolactone polyol, polycarbonate polyol, a polyester polyol, acrylic polyol, polyether polyol, polyolefin polyol, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A new polyurethane (PU) adhesive composition with encapsulated hardeners having unique properties in automotive related applications.

Abstract: Composite particles are provided that can be used to cure epoxy resins. More particularly, the composite particles have a porous polymeric core particle, a curing agent and/or a curing catalyst for an epoxy resin positioned within the porous polymeric core particle, and a fluoropolymer-containing coating layer around the porous polymeric core particle. Additionally, curable compositions are provided that are mixtures containing an epoxy resin and the composite particles. The epoxy resin typically does not react until the curable composition is heated causing the release of the curing agent and/or curing catalyst from the composite particle. Further, cured compositions formed from the curable composition are provided.

Abstract: Provided are a silicone rubber composition that is excellent in storage stability and crosslinking reactivity, and a silicone rubber crosslinked body made from the silicone rubber composition. The silicone rubber composition contains (a) an organopolysiloxane, (b) a crosslinking agent, and (c) a microcapsule type catalyst that is made of microparticles of a resin and a crosslinking catalyst encapsulated in the microcapsules, wherein the solubility parameter of the resin of (c) is 7.9 or higher, a thermal conductivity of 0.16 W/m·K or higher, and a glasstransition temperature of 40 to 145 degrees C. The silicone rubber crosslinked body is made of a crosslinked product of the above-described silicone rubber composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sealant composition. The sealant composition is composed of an epoxy resin having an active group, ?-cyanoacrylate, an initiator wrapped with an inert sheathing material, a thermal curing agent, a filler, a coupling agent and an epoxy resin having no active groups. In the invention, a method for initiating sealant curing via a chemical initiator is employed, thus the UV irradiation process may be avoided, the cell alignment process may be simplified, and the cost of UV process and UV Mask, etc., may be saved; additionally, the sealant cure effect is uniform and controllable, and the risk of sealant break and liquid crystal pollution may be avoided.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses polyurethane adhesive compositions comprising aliphatic polycarbonate chains. In one aspect, the present invention encompasses polyurethane adhesives derived from aliphatic polycarbonate polyols and polyisocyanates wherein the polyol chains contain a primary repeating unit having a structure:. In another aspect, the invention provides articles comprising the inventive polyurethane compositions as well as methods of making such compositions.

Abstract: Polymer composition containing a) a polymer, b) a zeolite, whereby the total amount of the components a) and b) in the composition is higher than 90 wt %, in particular higher than 94 wt %, more preferred higher than 98 wt % and the total amount of water determined by TGA in the temperature range of 25 to 380° C. with a rate of 5° C./min is lower than 15 wt %, based on the amount of residuals obtained after the TGA measurement has been continued to 550° C.

Abstract: A thermosetting polymer composite composition (such as thermosetting SMC composition) or a thermosetting adhesive composition containing reduced-volume hollow shape-memory alloy particles in the thermosetting polymer composite composition or adhesive composition experiences little or no volume loss during a curing at a temperature above the transformation temperature for the particles.

Abstract: Curable multicomponent dental material, including a first paste, which contains (i) one or more acid group-free radically polymerizable monomers and (ii) basic filler, and a second paste, which contains (iii) one or more acid group-containing radically polymerizable monomers and (iv) non-basic filler, wherein the multicomponent dental material contains at least one initiator (v) for radical polymerization in at least paste (A) or (B).

Abstract: A method for filling a hollow space in an autoclavable medical instrument with an adhesive containing a filler has the steps of providing an adhesive with a low viscosity allowing the adhesive to enter into a hollow space in a medical instrument, providing a filler of solid particles within said low viscosity adhesive, density of said solid particles differ from a density of said low viscosity adhesive, filling that hollow space in said medical instrument with that low viscosity adhesive containing said solid particles, allowing said particles a period of time for crowding together into a minimum of space, and curing said adhesive after said period of time.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bone cement formulations that have an extended working time for use in vertebroplasty procedures and other osteoplasty procedures together with cement injectors that include energy delivery systems for on-demand control of cement viscosity and flow parameters. The bone cement formulations may include a liquid component having at least one monomer and a non-liquid component including polymer particles and benzoyl peroxide (BPO). The non-liquid component may be further configured to allow controlled exposure of the BPO to the liquid monomer so as to enable control of the viscosity of the bone cement composition.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a cured composite material, the process comprising the steps of blending together a liquid curable resin and a curing agent having a melting point greater than 100° C. to form a liquid blend of curable resin and curing agent, at least partially impregnating a structural fiber arrangement with the blended curable resin and curing agent to form a curable composite material, followed by curing the composite material by exposure to elevated temperature and at a pressure of no greater than 3 bar absolute to form a cured composite material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a self-healing rubber composition comprising a functionalized elastomer comprising: a polymeric backbone chain derived from a monomer comprising at least one conjugated diene monomer and optionally at least one vinyl aromatic monomer; and a functional group bonded to the backbone chain, the functional group comprising a multidentate ligand capable of complexing with a metal ion; and a partitioned metal ion. The invention is further directed to a pneumatic tire comprising the self-healing rubber composition.

Abstract: A latent curing agent that can cure a thermosetting epoxy resin in a relatively short period of time and at a relatively low temperature has a structure in which an aluminum chelating agent is held by a porous resin carrier obtained through interfacial polymerization of a polyfunctional isocyanate compound. The aluminum chelating agent is preferably a complex compound comprising ?-ketoenolate anion ligands coordinated to aluminum. The latent curing agent can be produced by dissolving the aluminum chelating agent and the polyfunctional isocyanate compound in a volatile organic solvent, adding the resulting solution to an aqueous phase containing a dispersing agent, and stirring the resulting mixture to cause interfacial polymerization of the isocyanate compound while the mixture is being heated.

Abstract: A liquid coating composition which contains (i) a resin system crosslinkable under catalysis of a catalyst D and comprising a binder A and, as an optional component, a crosslinker B for the binder A, and (ii) solid particles CD consisting of a physical mixture of 70 to 99 wt.-% of a polyurethane resin C and 1 to 30 wt.-% of a catalyst D immobilized in said polyurethane resin C, wherein the sum of the wt.-% totals 100 wt.-%, and wherein the polyurethane resin C has a melting temperature of 40 to 180° C., measured by DSC at a heating rate of 10 K/min.

Abstract: An aramid particle containing a peroxide radical initiator wherein the particle contains 3-40 wt % peroxide radical initiator based on the weight of the aramid particle. Also, disclosed is a particle-elastomer composition having 100 parts by weight of at least one natural or synthetic elastomer, such as rubber; 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a peroxide or 0.1 to 25 parts by weight of sulfur, an amount of a sulfur donor providing the equivalent of 0.1 to 25 parts by weight of sulfur, or a mixture of sulfur and a sulfur donor to an equivalent total of 0.1 to 25 parts by weight of sulfur; and 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of the aramid particle.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a particle comprising a composition containing a matrix and a peroxide or azo radical initiator, wherein the particle is a fiber or fibrid selected from aramid, polyester, polyamide, cellulose, and glass. The invention further relates to particle-elastomers comprising said composition, and skim products, tires, tire treads, and belts comprising these particle-elastomers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bone cement formulations that have an extended working time for use in vertebroplasty procedures and other osteoplasty procedures together with cement injectors that include energy delivery systems for on-demand control of cement viscosity and flow parameters. The bone cement formulations may include a liquid component having at least one monomer and a non-liquid component including polymer particles and benzoyl peroxide (BPO). The non-liquid component may be further configured to allow controlled exposure of the BPO to the liquid monomer so as to enable control of the viscosity of the bone cement composition.

Abstract: A liquid epoxy resin composition for semiconductor encapsulation comprising: (A) at least one epoxy resin, (B) at least one curing accelerator and (C) at least one acid anhydride terminated polyamic acid. The liquid epoxy resin composition provides a cured material that has an excellent adhesiveness to a semiconductor chip surface and has an excellent moisture resistance.

Abstract: An one-part epoxy resin composition for the use of bonding of a coil which is preferable for impregnation of a motor and a generator for an automobile, especially of a drive motor-generator set for a hybrid car, which has superior storage stability and a cured resin of the composition has excellent adhesion properties, thermal stability, and reliability, are provided. The one-part epoxy resin composition of the present invention comprises (A) a bisphenol A type and/or F type epoxy resin which is in liquid form at room temperature, (B) methylnadic anhydride as a cycloaliphatic anhydride which is in liquid form at room temperature, and (C) a nitrogen-containing latent hardening accelerator.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to pigment suspensions, methods of forming pigment suspensions, and ink sets. The pigment suspension can comprise an aqueous liquid vehicle and a polymer-encapsulated pigment suspended in the liquid vehicle. The polymer-encapsulated pigment can include a pigment core, a passivation layer formed from a passivation component including an amphiphilic polymer and deposited on a surface of the pigment core, and a polymer-encapsulation layer attached to or deposited on the passivation layer.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a particle comprising a composition containing a matrix and a peroxide or azo radical initiator, wherein the particle is a fiber or fibrid selected from aramid, polyester, polyimide, cellulose, and glass. The invention further relates to particle-elastomers comprising said composition, and skim products, tires, tire treads, and belts comprising these particle-elastomers.

Abstract: The process for preparing a self-healing composite material comprising a matrix of epoxy polymer, in which a catalyst of ring opening metathesis reaction and microcapsules containing a cyclic olefin having 7 to 40 carbon atoms are dispersed, comprises the steps of: preparing a mixture of a precursor of the epoxy polymer, having at least one oxirane ring, a curing agent chosen from the group consisting of tertiary amines, a Hoveyda-Grubbs II metathesis catalyst reaction, having the formula (I), wherein Ar=aryl having at least one halogen or alkyl substituent and “R=alkyl with 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and microcapsules containing a cyclic olefin having 7 to 40 carbon atoms; and heating the mixture at a temperature comprised between 25 and 130° C. for at least 1 hour, so as to obtain such matrix of epoxy polymer due to a reaction between precursor and curing agent, which reaction does not substantially involve either said catalyst or said microcapsules.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an adhesive composition which can form a thinner adhesive layer, which has good storage stability and which can actualize high package reliability even when exposed to severe reflow conditions in a semiconductor package in which a semiconductor chip being reduced in a thickness is mounted, and an adhesive sheet having an adhesive layer comprising the adhesive composition. The adhesive composition of the present invention comprises an epoxy thermosetting resin (A), a thermosetting agent (B) and a thermosetting accelerating agent (C); the thermosetting accelerating agent (C) being soluble in methyl ethyl ketone and inactive as a thermosetting accelerating agent at room temperature.

Abstract: Modified scrap rubber particles, a method for forming the modified rubber particles and compositions including the modified rubber particles. The rubber particles are impregnated with at least one polymerizable monomer and polymerized to impregnate the rubber particles with a polymer. The impregnated polymer provides the modified rubber particles with improved properties which increase the potential uses for recycled scrap rubber. The modified rubber particles are useful in surface coatings, such as latex paint or powder coatings and can be used as a soil substitute.

Abstract: Provided is a microcapsule-based hardener for an epoxy resin, which have a core (C) formed using a hardener (H) for the epoxy resin as a starting material and a shell (S) for covering the core (C) therewith. Since it is characterized in that the hardener (H) for the epoxy resin has an average particle size exceeding 0.3 ?m and not greater than 12 ?m; a content of a small-particle-size hardener for epoxy resin defined to have a particle size 0.5 time or less of the average particle size of the hardener (H) for the epoxy resin is from 0.1 to 15%; and the shell (S) has, on the surface thereof, a binding group (x) capable of absorbing infrared rays having a wave number of from 1630 to 1680 cm?1, a binding group (y) capable of absorbing infrared rays having a wave number of from 1680 to 1725 cm?1, and a binding group (z) capable of absorbing infrared rays having a wave number of from 1730 to 1755 cm?1, it is excellent in storage stability and at the same time, in reaction rapidity.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous dispersions of polymer-enclosed particles, such as nanoparticles. Also disclosed are methods for making an aqueous dispersion of polymer-enclosed particles, polymerizable polymers useful in such a method, powder coating compositions formed from such an aqueous dispersion, substrates at least partially coated with such a composition, and reflective surfaces comprising a non-hiding coating layer deposited from such a composition.

Abstract: A process for producing a microparticulate hardening catalyst, comprising the steps of jetting a liquid composition containing epoxy resin hardening catalyst (A), monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group (B) and photopolymerization initiator (C) through a minute nozzle into a gas so as to form microparticles; and while the microparticles are floating, irradiating the same with high-energy rays to thereby effect polymerization of the monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group (B).

Abstract: A microencapsulated latent hardener for epoxy resins which comprises cores (C) and shells (S) with which the cores are covered, characterized in that the cores (C) are ones formed from, as a starking material, particles of an epoxy resin hardener (H) comprising an amine adduct (A) and a low-molecular amine compound (B) as major ingredients and that the shells (S) have on the surface thereof connecting groups (x), (y), and (z) which absorb infrared. Also provided is an epoxy resin composition containing the hardener.

Abstract: A plastic housing composition for embedding semiconductor devices in a plastic housing includes a multicomponent plastic material, where at least one component is distributed in the plastic material in drop-shaped and/or spherical units. The drop-shaped and/or spherical units are surrounded by dimensionally stable sheaths made from a plastic sheath material. The multicomponent plastic further includes a reactive curing system that cures when the plastic sheaths are torn open. The dimensionally stable plastic sheath material is deformation-sensitive, so that the sheaths tear open under mechanical deformation loading, which initiates and/or accelerates the curing process.

Abstract: A composite material includes a polymer matrix, a polymerizer, and a plurality of capsules containing a corresponding activator for the polymerizer. The composite material can also include an adhesion promoter, and the polymerizer can be phase separated from the polymer matrix. The composite material can be made by dispersing the polymerizer and capsules into the polymer matrix. These composite materials can exhibit improved environmental stability, and can be used with a wider variety of activators.

Abstract: A composite material includes an elastomer matrix, a set of first capsules containing a polymerizer, and a set of second capsules containing a corresponding activator for the polymerizer. The polymerizer may be a polymerizer for an elastomer. The composite material may be prepared by combining a first set of capsules containing a polymerizer, a second set of capsules containing a corresponding activator for the polymerizer, and a matrix precursor, and then solidifying the matrix precursor to form an elastomeric matrix.

Abstract: A composite material comprises (i) a polymer, (ii) a polymerizer, (iii) a protected corresponding activator for the polymerizer, and (iv) a plurality of capsules. The polymerizer is in the capsules, and the corresponding activator is protected with a corresponding encapsulant for the polymer and the polymerizer.

Abstract: A functional-substance-including structured material having good dispersion stability, and an ink composition, which inhibits aggregation by interaction between particles, and has stable dispersibility in a solvent and good coloring ability and fixing ability. The functional-substance-including structured material comprises a plurality of functional substances different from each other physically included in a block polymer or graft polymer. The ink composition comprises the functional-substance-including structured material, and a solvent or dispersing medium.

Abstract: A self-healing coating, incorporating medium-sized microcapsules filled with a liquid formulation, repairs itself upon physical compromise. In one embodiment, a commercial primer is mixed with these microcapsules and applied. After the coating has cured, any physical compromise of the cured coating results in the microcapsules bursting to release the liquid, in turn filling and sealing the compromised volume of the coating. In applications where a product is used to provide corrosion protection, the liquid contains anti-corrosion material as well as suitable diluents and film-forming compounds. In a preferred embodiment, the microcapsules are provided separately to be mixed with commercial products during preparation for application of the coating. For example, if a paint formulation is known a priori, tailored microcapsules packaged separately from the paint and designed for use with the paint formulation, are wet mixed into the paint during preparation for application.

Abstract: A crosslinkable resin composition is provided which can be a forming material having excellent adhesion to metals and excellent heat resistance. The crosslinkable resin composition comprises; a cycloolefin resin (A) obtained through metathesis polymerization of a cycloolefin monomer in the presence of a compound having two or more vinyl groups in the molecule, and a radical generating agent (B). A crosslinked resin molded product is obtained by crosslinking such a crosslinkable resin composition through heating.

Abstract: A precision fragmentation assemblage is disclosed, along with precision fragmentation assemblage catalysts derivable therefrom. A method for the preparation of a precision fragmentation assemblage is also disclosed, along with a method for preparing precision fragmentation assemblage catalysts from precision fragmentation assemblages. A method is further disclosed for using precision fragmentation catalysts in the polymerization of olefins to produce polyolefins.

Abstract: A golf ball including a core and a layer disposed concentrically about the core; wherein at least one of the core or the layer is formed of a polymer composition including a lipid-based nanotubule-encapsulated healing agent; the healing agent being present in an amount between about 0.1% and about 20.0% of the composition by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive fluxing underfill composition that may be pre-applied to electronic components, such as CSP's, in order to increase the reliability of the component against mechanical stresses such as impact and bending. The composition contains an epoxy resin, a solid anhydride curing agent, and catalyst. Other materials, such as air release agents and fillers, may also be added as desired. The composition may be applied selectively to parts of the CSP, for example to the solder bumps. The composition provides sufficient tack in order to hold the electronic assembly together during the assembly process.

Abstract: A resin composition to be used as a material for a various part of an automotive vehicle. The resin composition comprises a copolymer (A) formed by copolymerization of a first unsaturated monomer (a) and a second mononer (b). The first unsaturated monomer has a functional group which is bondable by hydrogen bond to a hydroxyl group. The second monomer is copolymerizable with the first unsaturated monomer. A metal oxide (B) is dispersed in the copolymer and having hydroxyl groups and hydrophobic groups at surface of the metal oxide.

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 teaches an improved process for preparing a population of microcapsules having a substantially uniform size distribution, especially useful for manufacture of carbonless paper. The improved process teaches use of membrane material having a pre-selected pore size in the capsule manufacture process. A core material is provided along with a receiving solution for receiving the core material. The receiving solution is a nonsolvent for the core material. The core material is passed under pressure through the membrane into a moving or turbulent receiving solution forming uniform droplets of core material dispersed in the receiving solution. Wall-forming material is added to the receiving solution for coating the core material droplets. The coating on the droplets is polymerized forming microcapsules. This novel process also lends itself to microcapsule formation in a continuous process.

Abstract: A self-joining polymer composition, comprising a polymer, a plurality of amine pendant groups attached to the polymer and a plurality of microcapsules of flowable polymerizable material dispersed in the polymer where the microcapsules of flowable polymerizable material including microcapsules and flowable polymerizable material inside the microcapsules. The microcapsules are effective for rupturing with a failure of the polymer so the flowable polymerizable material cross-links with the reactable pendant groups upon rupture of the microcapsules.

Abstract: Novel modifying agents contain a sharply-melting crystalline polymer ingredient, preferably a side chain crystalline (SCC) ingredient, and an active chemical ingredient. Such modifying agents, especially when in the form of particles, can be placed in contact with a matrix, will not modify the matrix below the crystalline melting point Tp, but will rapidly modify the matrix above Tp. The active chemical ingredient can react with the matrix, catalyze a reaction of the matrix, or inhibit a reaction of the matrix. Particularly useful compositions are polymer precursors which are storage-stable at low temperatures but which are rapidly converted to crosslinked resins when heated to temperatures above Tp, optionally in the presence of light.

Abstract: This invention provides a mounting method for reliably connecting mounting components electrically. Specifically, an anisotropically conductive adhesive can be composed of crushable microcapsules and a second liquid in which the microcapsules are dispersed. Each microcapsule encloses a first liquid and a conductive particle. The first liquid can react with the second liquid at normal temperatures to cure the second liquid. This anisotropically conductive adhesive can be applied on a flexible printed circuit (FPC). Then, a drive IC is mounted and pressed on the FPC to crush the microcapsules between electrode pads provided on the drive IC and electrode pads provided on the FPC, thereby bonding the electrode pads. Subsequently, the anisotropically conductive adhesive is heated to plasticize a capsule wall of each microcapsule, thereby bonding the drive IC and the FPC.

Abstract: A latent catalyst particularly useful in epoxy molding compositions for use in electronic packaging materials is provided. The latent catalyst is in the form of a curative represented by a combination of an inorganic-based carrier having an activated surface and a catalyst compound including a moiety capable of accelerating curing of the epoxy resin, such as the reaction product of silica and 1,8-diazobicyclo(5.4.0)undecene-7 (DBU). The activated surface of the inorganic-based carrier includes reactive surface groups capable of bonding to the moiety through a hydrogen bond, and also includes a high surface area porous surface, such that the catalyst compound is sorbed on the activated surface. The invention further provides epoxy compositions including the curative with an epoxy resin and a curing agent for the epoxy resin, which compositions are particularly useful as molding powders for semiconductors with prolonged shelf life stability.