Abstract: A thermosetting polymer material capable of being used in powder coatings. The thermosetting polymer material includes at least one hydroxyl functional aliphatic polycarbonates that is formulated and crosslinked with isocyanates to yield a thermoset organic coating material. These materials provide improved weatherability as compared to prior art powder coating materials while also being less expensive than prior art materials utilizing fluorinated polymers.

Abstract: Flame-proofed thermoplastic compositions include organophosphorus compounds as flame retardants; thermoplastic articles shaped therefrom do not experience deterioration of the appearance of the surfaces thereof by corrosion or deposition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame retardant polymer compositions which comprise combinations of hydroxyalkyl phosphine oxides with 1,3,5-triazine compounds and polyfunctional epoxide compounds. The compositions are in the form of epoxy laminates which are useful for the manufacture of prepregs, laminates for the preparation of printed circuit boards and printed wiring boards.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypiperidine compounds capable of conferring to polymeric materials, particularly polyolefins, a high stability against photodegradation and oxidative action of air, which belong to the HALS category and have the following general formula (I) in which x can be zero or 1; y is between 1 and 10; m and n, which may be different or equal to each other, range from 2 to 8; A represents a NPiR1 group or a NR2R3 group; and Pi represents the group of formula (II) wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C4 straight-chain and branched-chain alkyl groups; R2 and R3 can be the same or different and are selected in the group consisting of H, C1-C8 straight-chain and branched-chain alkyl groups, cyclic alkyl groups having from 5 to 12 carbon atoms, or form together with the nitrogen atom a heterocyclic ring having from 5 to 7 members, comprising other heteratoms such as O, R4 is selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C4 straight-chain and branched-chai

Abstract: The invention describes novel crosslinking compounds that include photoactivatable moieties. Several families of compounds are disclosed that can include one or more hydrophilic moieties that help to solubilize the compounds in aqueous environments.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a composite film having light-curing property and weather resistance. [Means for solving] A composite film is one that comprises at least a urethane polymer, wherein both an initial b* value of the composite film measured by a spectrocolorimeter (value at an angle of 15 degrees) and a b* value after performing an accelerated weathering test for 120 hours (value at an angle of 15 degrees) are 4.0 or less, and a non-volatile component after heating the composite film at 130° C. for two hours is 96% or more.

Abstract: The invention describes a transparent foil composed of plastic with improved weathering resistance and increased intrinsic stability where the foil encompasses a) poly(meth)acrylate and polyvinylidene fluoride in a ratio of from 1:0.01 to 1:1 (w/w); and b) a mixture composed of UV stabilizers and of UV absorbers. PMMA matrix plastics with high molecular weights and with a certain selected coacrylate proportion are preferably used in order to achieve excellent weathering resistance, and also improved intrinsic stability of the surface-protection foils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, and more particularly, to an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, which comprises (a) 100 weight parts of an acrylic copolymer, (b) 0.001 to 30 weight parts of an antistatic agent; and (c) 0.01 to 10 weight parts of a corrosion inhibitor, thereby being optically transparent, causing durability and reliability not to change, and simultaneously improving antistatic performance and preventing generation of corrosion although the adhesive composition comes into contact with a metal surface.

Abstract: Hindered amines represented by the general formula (I): (wherein R is an alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or alkenyl having 2 to 30 carbon atoms; n is an integer of 1 to 4; when n is 1, R1 is alkyl having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, alkenyl having 2 to 22 carbon atoms, or a group represented by the general formula (III): (R is as defined above), while when n is 2 to 4, R1 is an n-valent organic group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms). When added to synthetic resins or coating materials, the amines can impart long-period stabilizing effect to the resins or the materials and exhibit excellent resistance to extraction with acid rain or chemicals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biocompatible, low-viscosity, radiation-curable formulation for producing medical products, in particular adaptive ear pieces, otoplastic parts, shells or ear parts, by means of PNP methods or stereolithographic methods. Said formulation comprises: a) 15-60 wt. % of a monomeric or oligomeric dimethacrylate based on bisphenol A or bisphenol F; b) 0-50 wt. % one or more monomeric or oligomeric urethane (meth)acrylates with a functionality n<4, a viscosity <30 Pa s and a molecular weight <3500; c) 2-25 wt. % of a monomeric, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dimethacrylate with a viscosity <3 Pa s; d) 2-35 wt. % of an iminooxadiazone dion derivative, characterised by 3 methacrylate and/or acrylate functions; 0-15 wt. % one or more monofunctional methacrylates; f) 0.5-6 wt. % of a photo initiator or a combination of photo initiators, whose absorption lies in the wavelength range of the laser beam that is used or the irradiation source; g) 0-0.5 wt.

Abstract: Provided are an optical film which has excellent heat resistance and excellent optical transparency as well as an excellent UV-absorbing ability even in the wavelength range of 200 to 350 nm, and which is free of any defect in terms of its external appearance, a polarizing plate having a few external appearance defects and using the optical film, and an image display apparatus of high quality using the polarizing plate. The optical film of the present invention is obtained through extrusion molding of a molding material containing resin components containing a (meth)acrylic resin as a main component and 0.35 to 3.0 parts by weight of a cyanoacrylate-based UV absorber with respect to 100 parts by weight of the resin components.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition containing a thermoplastic acrylic resin and an ultraviolet absorber (UVA). While this resin composition has excellent heat resistance because of its high glass transition temperature, foaming and bleed-out can be suppressed and the problems arising from the evaporation of the UVA can be reduced even during the molding of the resin composition at a high temperature. The resin composition is a thermoplastic resin composition containing a thermoplastic acrylic resin and an ultraviolet absorber having a molecular weight of 700 or more, and having a glass transition temperature of 110° C. or higher. It is preferable that the ultraviolet absorber has a hydroxyphenyltriazine skeleton. It is preferable that the acrylic resin has a ring structure in its main chain. The ring structure is, for example, at least one selected from a lactone ring structure, a glutaric anhydride structure, a glutarimide structure, an N-substituted maleimide structure, and a maleic anhydride structure.

Abstract: The invention provides a resin composition containing polyethylene furandicarboxylate having high crystallization rate and excellent heat resistance, and a molded article molded with the resin composition. The resin composition contains polyethylene furandicarboxylate and pyrimidine thiol.

Abstract: A flame retardant composition comprising a specific phenolic-based resin (A) and a specific phosphor compound (B) can be suitably used for a resin and can provide a resin composition which is excellent in flame retardancy, thermal resistance, moisture resistance, extrusion workability, demolding availability, thermal stability, impact resistance, mechanical properties and the like.

Abstract: Stabilizer compositions comprise phosphate of the formula (I) or (II), a phosphite of the formula (III), and a phenol of the formula (IV) as these formulas are defined herein. The stabilizer compositions are useful for stabilizing polymers. Methods for making stabilized polymer compositions involve intermixing the stabilizer compositions and the polymers, e.g., by extruding, pelletizing, and/or molding.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealant compound comprising, in weight percent relative to the compound total volume: 40-60% of mineral filler whose diameter d50 ranges from 5 to 20 microns, 5-10% of hydrophobic expanded perlite whose diameter d50 ranges from 20 to 100 microns and 4-20% of binder. A method for preparing the inventive compound is also disclosed. Said invention also relates to producing a work provided with joints made of pointing and/or surfacing compound by applying said compound and/or pointing and surfacing by applying the compound which is characterised in that the compound is applied by airless process. According to the inventive method, said sealant compound is embodied such as described in the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate comprising a layer of crystalline triazine with a protective compound having a retention of oxygen barrier at 85% RH of about 50% or better. The protective compound preferably contains an azine-formaldehyde or phenol-formaldehyde resin, preferably with an hydroxy-functional polymer, and is cured.

Abstract: A halogen-free, fire-resistant rubber composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of elastomer comprising 50-100 parts of at least one olefin-type elastomer; at least one fire-retardant boron source; at least one phosphorous source; at least 75 parts of at least one fire-retardant metal-hydrate; and at least one selected from the group consisting of a fire-retardant nitrogen compound and a nitrile-containing elastomer. The composition is suitable for use in fire-resistant, low-smoke hose. The hose may be used in fluid-handling systems requiring flame resistance and/or low smoke generation in fire.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a polymeric material composition having high heat resistance, excellent compatibility, and greatly improved weatherability. [Solving Means] A polymeric material composition containing: a polymeric material and a triazine compound having the general formula (I): wherein R1 to R3 denote an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, an aryl group, an alkylaryl group, or an arylalkyl group, these groups being optionally substituted by a hydroxy group, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an alkyl group, or an alkoxy group, and/or being optionally interrupted by an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a carbonyl group, an ester group, an amide group, or an imino group; R4 to R6 denote an alkyl group or an alkenyl group; and R7 to R9 denote a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, or an alkenyl group.

Abstract: A process for mass-colouring high molecular weight material, in which process a compound of formula or a tautomer thereof, wherein M1 is H, ½M2, ?M3 or NR4R5R6R7, preferably H, ½M2 or NR4R5R6R7, especially H, M2 is an alkaline earth or transition metal in oxidation state II or an oxo-metal in oxidation state IV, M3 is Al(III), a transition metal in oxidation state III or an oxo-metal in oxidation state V, R1 is H or a non-ionic substituent, R2 is H or, independently of R1, a further non-ionic substituent, R3 is H, C1-C6alkyl, phenyl, CO—C1-C6alkyl or CO-phenyl, preferably H or CO—C1-C6alkyl, especially H, and R4, R5, R6 and R7 are each independently of the others H or phenyl, benzyl or C1-C6alkyl, which are unsubstituted or may be substituted by hydroxy or by halogen and in the case of C3-C6alkyl is uninterrupted or interrupted by O, is incorporated into the high molecular weight material before or during shaping.

Abstract: A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: from 20 to 90 wt. % of a polyester component comprising a modified poly(butylene terephthalate) copolymer that is derived from a poly(ethylene terephthalate) component; from 5 to 35 wt. % of a flame retardant phosphinate and/or a flame retardant diphosphinate; from 1 to 25 wt. % of a melamine polyphosphate, melamine cyanurate, melamine pyrophosphate, and/or melamine phosphate; from greater than zero to 50 wt. % of a glass fiber having a non-circular cross-section; and from 0 to 5 wt. % of an additive.

Abstract: An ink composition for a color filter is provided. The ink composition comprises a pigment, a binder resin, a polymerizable monomer and a melamine compound. The melamine compound has a weight average molecular weight of 126 to 5,000. The melamine compound is represented by Formula 1: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a group including a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 alkoxy group, a carboxyl group, a C1-C6 ether group, a C1-C6 alcohol group, an amino group, a nitro group, a hydroxyl group, a phenyl group or an acrylic group; a polymer thereof; or a mixture thereof. The use of the melamine compound in the ink composition prevents reduction of contrast ratio after high-temperature treatment and is effective in further improving the dispersibility of the ink. Further provided is a color filter produced by using the ink composition.

Abstract: A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: from 20 to 90 wt. % of a polyester component comprising a poly(butylene terephthalate); from 5 to 35 wt. % of a flame retardant phosphinate of the formula (I) [(R1)(R2)(PO)—O]?mMm+??(I) a flame retardant diphosphinate of the formula (II) [(O—POR1)(R3)(POR2—O)]2?nMm+x??(II), and/or a flame retardant polymer derived from the flame retardant phosphinate of the formula (I) or the flame retardant diphosphinate of the formula (II); from 1 to 25 wt. % of a melamine polyphosphate, melamine cyanurate, melamine pyrophosphate, and/or melamine phosphate; from greater than zero to 50 wt. % of a glass fiber having a non-circular cross-section; and from 0 to 5 wt. % of an additive selected from the group consisting of a mold release agent, an antioxidant, a thermal stabilizer, an antioxidant, and a UV stabilizer; wherein the components have a combined total weight of 100 wt. %.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flame-retardant polyamide resin composition excellent in all of flame retardation, glow-wire characteristic, tracking resistance and mechanical strength, and also in anti-corrosive performance for metals, and suitably be applied to electric/electronic components having metal contacts or metal terminals, such as connectors and so forth. A flame-retardant polyamide resin composition comprising, per 100 parts by weight of polyamide resin (A), 10 to 60 parts by weight of a salt (B) of an aminotriazine compound and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of sulfuric acid, pyrosulfuric acid and organosulfonic acid, and at least one compound (C) selected from the group consisting of hindered phenol-base compound, hydrotalcite and hydroxide of alkaline earth metal, wherein the ratio of comprising (C)/(B) by weight of the component (C) and the component (B) is 0.0005 to 0.2.

Abstract: Stabilizer system for chlorinated polymers, especially PVC, comprising at least one coordination-polymeric triethanolamineperchlorato(triflato)metal inner complex comprising the monomer unit of the formula (A) The stabilizer system may additionally comprise substituted cyanoacetylureas or/and 6-aminouracils or/and 3-aminocrotonic esters or/and hydantoins or/and monomeric or polymeric dihydropyridines or alkaline earth metal hydroxides or/and hydrotalcites or/and dawsonites or/and zeolites or/and glycidyl compounds or/and cyanamides or/and cyanoguanidines or/and melamines. In addition, phosphites or/and sterically hindered amines or/and NOR-HALS compounds may be present.

Abstract: Compacted additive blends, or polymer stabilization agent blends, can be added during the post-polymerization process to enhance the processability performance of polymers. The addition of certain compaction aids, such as high melting or non-melting metallic silicates and others, increases the resistance to friability of the compacted additive pellets. These compaction aids are non-migratory during the compaction process and after introduction into the polymer resin and thus have no deleterious effects. The additive blend can contain a variety of suitable additives in addition to the compaction aids.

Abstract: The flame-retardant high impact vinyl aromatic resin composition of the present invention comprises (A) about 100 parts by weight of a rubber modified vinyl aromatic resin; (B) about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of a brominated diphenyl ethane mixture; and (C) about 1 to about 10 parts by weight of antimony oxide. The resin composition can have excellent fluidity as well as high impact strength and can provide a flame-retardant high impact vinyl aromatic resin composition having excellent workability and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A molding material for the production of highly flame resistant articles with a matrix formed from a thermoplastic and with a particulate flame retardant pigment dispersed therein, wherein under the influence of laser light the material changes color due to a change in color of the pigment or of the plastic matrix, and in that the pigment is a reaction product of at least one halogen-free flame retardant organic nitrogen base with a composition comprising at least one salt which can be reacted with the organic nitrogen base.

Abstract: A poly(arylene ether) composition includes a hydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene, a flame retardant, and a poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer reaction product that itself includes a poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer. The composition is useful for forming extruded articles, including insulation for wire and cable. The poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer contributes improved flame retardancy and, in many cases, improved physical properties to the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermosetting resin composition comprising (A) a curing agent having an acidic substituent and an unsaturated maleimide group which is produced by a specific method, (B) a 6-substituted guanamine compound and/or dicyandiamide, (C) a copolymer resin comprising specific monomer units and (D) an epoxy resin and a prepreg and a laminated plate which are prepared by using the same. The thermosetting resin composition of the present invention is balanced in all of a copper foil adhesive property, a heat resistance, a moisture absorption, a flame resistance, a metal-stuck heat resistance, a relative dielectric constant and a dielectric loss tangent. They have a low toxicity and are excellent in a safety and a working environment, and therefore a prepreg and a laminated plate which have excellent performances are obtained by using the above thermosetting resin composition.

Abstract: An addition-reaction-curable silicone rubber composition comprising: 0.001 to 5 mass % of a metal deactivator and 0.001 to 5 mass % of a curing-retarder selected from an alcohol derivative having carbon-carbon triple bonds, an enzyne compound, an alkenyl-containing low-molecular-weight organosiloxane compound, or an alkyne-containing silane; and a molded body produced by curing the aforementioned addition-reaction-curable silicone rubber composition. The addition-reaction-curable silicone rubber composition is capable of producing a molded silicone rubber body, which is obtained with low compression set without resorting to secondary thermal treatment.

Abstract: A fire-retardant formulation for styrene-containing polymers comprising tris(2,4,6-tribromophenoxy)-s-triazine (FR-245), antimony trioxide and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), wherein the bromine concentration in said fire-retardant formulation is from about 9.0 to about 10.5 wt. %, said antimony trioxide concentration being lower than about 3.2 wt. %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of color filters and LCDs.

Abstract: A resin mold for molding a curable resin, which has been made by molding a resin composition comprising an alicyclic structure-containing polymer and a nitrogen-containing organic compound (X) having at least one nitrogen atom which is bonded to at least one tertiary or quaternary carbon atom. A curable resin is molded and cured using a combined mold which is a combination of two resin molds (A) and (B), wherein at least one (A) of the two resin molds is made by molding a resin composition comprising an alicyclic structure-containing polymer and the nitrogen-containing organic compound (X). Preferably, the two molds (A) and (B) are made by molding resin compositions comprising an alicyclic structure-containing polymer and different amounts of the nitrogen-containing organic compound (X).

Abstract: The invention describes a composition comprising a) a naturally occurring or synthetic elastomer susceptible to oxidative, thermal, dynamic, light-induced and/or ozone-induced degradation, b) a white reinforcing filler, and c) as coupling agent, at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, or an oligomeric hydrolysis product of the compound of the formula (I).

Abstract: A process for preparing a polybromoaryl ether, comprising adding to a solvent for the polybromoaryl ether a mixture of (1) at least one compound of the structure HO—Ar—X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, wherein Ar is an aryl group and X1, X2, X3, X4, and X5 are independently selected from hydrogen and bromine, provided that at least one of X1, X2, X3, X4, and X5 is bromine, (2) at least one alkali or alkaline metal hydroxide, and (3) at least one polymerization initiator, wherein the solvent for the polybromoaryl ether is a non-solvent for alkali metal bromides.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes the product of melt kneading a composition including a poly(arylene ether), a polyolefin, an acid-functionalized hydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene, and a polyamine compound. The composition exhibits substantially improved chemical resistance compared to a corresponding composition lacking the polyamine compound. Methods of preparing the composition and articles prepared for the composition are also described. The composition is particularly useful for fabricating halogen-free tubes for sheathing automotive wiring harnesses.

Abstract: Nucleants and related compositions, articles, and methods are described.

Abstract: A method for forming channels within a dried chromonic layer is described. A coating composition is applied to a substrate, dried, and exposed to a hydrophilic organic solvent forming a channel pattern having a first set of channels, and a second set of channels that are substantially perpendicular to the first set of channels. A deposition material may be disposed within the channels to form a nanostructured pattern. An article having a channel pattern is further described.

Abstract: A composition comprising alkylthio- or aryl(heteroyl)thio-substituted p-phenylenediamine, its method of preparation, and its use as an antidegradant in natural or synthetic rubber.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ink composition and a method for fabricating a liquid crystal display (LCD) device using the same, wherein in forming patterns of the LCD device using an imprint lithography and a roll printing, an ink composition with high thermal resistance, consisting of polymer resin and additive both endurable even at a high temperature is used to form fine patterns with constantly maintaining pattern linewidths and line intervals, the ink composition consisting of 5-45% by weight of polymer resin, 5-45% by weight of additive added to retain thermal stability, and 50-90% by weight of organic solvent, wherein the ink composition is endurable even at a high temperature of 90-250° C.

Abstract: This invention relates to mixtures of new polypiperidine compounds of general formula (I) with other known polypiperidine compounds which impart to polymer materials of different kinds, in particular polyolefins, high stability towards oxidative action and photodegradation.

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin compositions suitable for laser welding are described in which black colorants are added. These colorants constitute amine salt of anthraquinone dyes. Additional dyes, coloring agents, and a variety of other materials may be added. These compositions demonstrate outstanding mechanical and chemical properties once laser-welded.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates generally to polymer compositions, and more particularly to irradiated polymer compositions comprising at least one non-phenolic stabilizer. The present polymer compositions comprise an unexpected balance of properties after being subjected to irradiation treatments, including an unexpected combination of a lower melt flow rate ratio (MFRr) and high melt tension after being irradiated, while minimizing negative yellowing effects.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersing agent composition and to a process for treating liquid slurries of bentonite particles, optionally comprising contaminating solids, in order to remove any contaminating solids and/or the bentonite particles, wherein said dispersing agent composition is added to said slurry causing contaminating solids and/or the bentonite particles to settle without flocculation.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of an alicyclic olefin polymer (A); from 1 to 100 parts by weight of a curing agent (B); from 10 to 50 parts by weight of a salt (C) of a basic nitrogen-containing compound with a phosphoric acid; and from 0.1 to 40 parts by weight of a condensed phosphate ester (D); of which phosphorus element content is not less than 1.5% by weight. The composition can provide a molded body or composite body which excels in a moisture resistance, a flame retardancy, a smoothness of the surface, and an electric insulation property and a cracking resistance, and hardly generates a harmful substance in burning. A multilayered circuit board is obtained by molding the composition into a sheet; laminating the sheet on an inner layer board; curing the laminated sheet to form an electric insulating layer; and forming an electric conducting layer on the electric insulating layer.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive for sunlight shielding films which comprises (A) a (meth)acrylic acid ester-based copolymer having carboxyl group as the crosslinking functional group, (B) a metal chelate-based crosslinking agent and (C) a triazine-based agent for absorbing ultraviolet light; and a sunlight shielding film which comprises a hard coat layer on one face of a substrate film and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer which comprises the pressure sensitive adhesive described above on the other face of the substrate film. The sunlight shielding film which comprises the above pressure sensitive adhesive exhibits excellent ultraviolet light shielding property, suppresses peeling off when the film is attached to glass having curved surfaces, exhibits excellent scratch resistance and is advantageously used for attaching to window panes of buildings and window glasses of vehicles and, in particular, to window glasses of automobiles.

Abstract: Polymer compositions and articles formed therefrom are described herein. The compositions include a random copolymer and a radiation additive, wherein the random copolymer includes propylene and less than 2 wt. % ethylene and exhibits a melt flow rate of from about 300 to 100 dg/min., the polymer composition exhibits a flexural modulus of from about 160 kpsi to about 200 kpsi and the polymer composition is adapted to produce a polymer article exhibiting low plate out, a haze at 20 mils of no greater than 15%, radiation stability and autoclavability.

Abstract: Flame retardant thermoplastic compositions are provided containing a melamine diamine phosphate; optionally a nitrogen compound based on condensed triazine derivative, and optionally reinforcing fillers; where the composition has excellent chemical resistance to alkaline media. The compositions have utility in battery casing applications as well as other applications wherein a halogen-free flame retardant composition has utility.

Abstract: A flame retardant coating is disclosed. The flame retardant coating comprises polyurea elastomer, spray processable graphite, a graphite stabilizer agent, and a flame retardant. A method of manufacturing a flame retardant polyurea elastomer coating is also disclosed. A two part polymerizable system is provided comprising a first part containing isocyanates, and a second part containing polyamines. At least one of the first part and the second part contains a flame retardant, and both of spray processable graphite and a graphite stabilizer agent. The first part and the second part are then mixed to form the flame retardant polyurea elastomer coating.