Abstract: A resin composition containing a base resin and quantum dots that are crystalline nanoparticle phosphors, the base resin containing a fluorine-containing resin. This provides a resin composition capable of enhancing the stability of quantum dots.

Abstract: The electrically conductive adhesive agent composition comprises a metal particle (Q) and a prescribed organophosphorus compound (A), and the metal particle (Q) comprises a first metal particle (Q1) made of a single metal selected from the group of copper, nickel, aluminum and tin or an alloy comprising two or more metals selected from said group.

Abstract: The electrically conductive adhesive film comprises a metal particle (Q), a resin (M), and a prescribed organophosphorus compound (A), the resin (M) comprises a thermosetting resin (M1), and the metal particle (Q) has an average particle size (d50) of 20 ?m or less and comprise 10% by mass or more of a first metal particle (Q1) having a fractal dimension of 1.1 or more when viewed in a projection drawing in a primary particle state.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polycarbonate resin composition as a polycarbonate material for medical use having yellowing resistant property with respect to the irradiation of gamma-radiation, which exhibits extremely little yellowing during sterilizing using the gamma-radiation, maintains transparency and has no mechanical change, and a molded article using the same. The present invention provides a polycarbonate resin composition including a polycarbonate resin, a thioether-based stabilizer and an amide-based stabilizer, and a molded article using the same.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a fluoroelastomer composition which can suppress generation of unvulcanized portions even when a quaternary phosphonium salt is used as a vulcanization accelerator. Specifically, the present invention is a fluoroelastomer composition containing a polyol-crosslinkable fluoroelastomer, a polyhydroxy aromatic compound, a quaternary phosphonium salt, a divalent metal oxide and/or divalent metal hydroxide and an antioxidant.

Abstract: A thermosetting encapsulation adhesive sheet which is used for encapsulating a chip type device (1) having connection electrodes (bumps) (3) and mounted on a wiring circuit board (2). The thermosetting encapsulation adhesive sheet is composed of an epoxy resin composition having a viscosity of 5×104 to 5×106 Pa·s as measured at a temperature of 80 to 120° C. before thermosetting thereof. The thermosetting encapsulation adhesive sheet makes it possible to conveniently encapsulate a hollow device with an improved yield.

Abstract: Provided is a polycarbonate resin composition including, with respect to 100 parts by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin mixture (A) consisting of 5 to 100 mass % of an aromatic polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer (A-1) and 95 to 0 mass % of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (A-2) except the component (A-1), the aromatic polycarbonate resin mixture (A) having a content of a polyorganosiloxane unit is 1 mass % or more, 0.002 to 0.200 parts by mass of a phosphorus-based antioxidant (B) and 0 to 0.200 parts by mass of an epoxidation stabilizer (C), in which a reduction ratio P between the viscosity-average molecular weights of the resin composition before and after a pressure cooker test calculated from the calculation equation (I) is 20% or less.

Abstract: Cement-free aqueous polymer dispersion comprising calcium silicate hydrate.

Abstract: The present invention is a rubber composition containing a rubber component, a specific hydroxy group-having thiourea derivative, a thioamide compound, an acidic compound, a combination of a nucleophilic reagent except guanidine compounds and a guanidine compound, a compound selected from a phosphorous acid compound and a salt of a phosphorous acid compound, and a filler containing an inorganic filler, and a method for the rubber composition, providing the rubber composition having an improved low-heat-generation property and its production method.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to thermoplastic compositions comprising a polycarbonate copolymer, the polycarbonate copolymer comprising first repeating carbonate units and second repeating units selected from carbonate units that are different from the first carbonate units, polysiloxane units, and a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing unit; and an organophosphorus flame retardant in an amount effective to provide 0.1 to 1.0 wt % phosphorus based on the total weight of the composition, wherein an article molded from the composition has a smoke density after 4 minutes (Ds-4) of less than or equal to 600 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque, and a material heat release of less than or equal to 160 kW/m2 determined according to ISO 5660-1 on a 3 mm thick plaque.

Abstract: Processes involving wetting fibers with an aqueous dispersion of micronized thermoplastic powders; processes for producing an aqueous dispersion of micronized thermoplastic powders; processes of chemically surface cross-linking micronized particles; and articles of produced therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a resin composition comprising at least an organophosphorous compound and a branched amorphous carboxylic acid functional polyester, said polyester having a Tg of at least 40° C., said polyester comprising at least 1 to 45% mol of 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol; a C3 to C5 aliphatic diol AD1 not including 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol; a C6 to C50 aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diol AD2; 0.1 to 10% mol of an at least trifunctional monomer; 1 to 55% mol of terephthalic acid, wherein the % mol is based on the polyester. The powder coatings of the present invention derived upon curing at low temperature of the thermosetting powder coating compositions of the invention that were storage stable and comprised said resin composition and a crosslinker having functional groups that are reactive with the carboxylic acid groups of the polyester, have limited or no blooming, good smoothness sufficient reverse impact resistance and preferably have also good degassing limit.

Abstract: An impact modified polyoxymethylene polymer composition is described containing a melt flow stabilizer. The polymer composition may contain a polyoxymethylene polymer containing functional groups, a thermoplastic elastomer and a coupling agent. A melt flow stabilizer is added to the composition in order to stabilize the melt volume flow rate of the composition after the components have been formulated. The melt flow stabilizer may comprise a pyridine derivative.

Abstract: A polyimide composition varnish, a film prepared from the same, and a method of manufacturing a polyimide composition varnish, the polyimide composition varnish including a polyimide or a polyimide precursor; and an organically modified layered silicate in which interlayer ions are replaced with organic phosphonium ions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polycarbonate composition having reduced subsequent yellowing of the mouldings produced therefrom on heat ageing and having good optical properties of the polycarbonate composition on processing.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a bis(phthalimide) composition includes reacting, in the presence of a solvent and a catalytically active amount of an imidization catalyst selected from quaternary ammonium salts, quaternary phosphonium salts, and combinations thereof, a substituted phthalic anhydride with an organic diamine, wherein conversion to the bis(phthalimide) is 99% complete in less than 6 hours.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 99.8% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide, B) from 0.1 to 60% by weight of red phosphorus, C) from 0.01 to 4% by weight of a Cu(I) salt or Ag(I) oxide or Cu(I) complex or Ag(I) salt or Cu(I) oxide or Ag(I) complex, or a mixture of these, D) from 0 to 40% by weight of an impact modifier, and E) from 0 to 60% by weight of further additional substances, where the total of the percentages by weight of A) to E) is 100%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizer combination for stabilizing IR absorbers, comprising a) at least one stabilizer based on phosphine, b) at least one stabilizer based on phosphite, and c) at least one phenolic antioxidant stabilizer.

Abstract: A positive displacement pump and methods of making a positive displacement pump having a component, the component having a density ranging from more than 0 to 3 g/cm3, a glass transition temperature (Tg) greater than or equal to 150° C., and a yield strength retention greater than 90% after soaking in engine oil for 7 days at 150° C.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising a polycarbonate, a perfluoroalkyl sulfonate phosphonium salt, and a non-phosphonium perfluoroalkyl sulfonate salt is disclosed, wherein a molded flat disk prepared from the thermoplastic composition has a surface resistivity of 1.0×1010 to 1.0×1014 ohms measured at a temperature of 23±2° C. and at 50±1% relative humidity. A method of making the thermoplastic composition, and articles prepared therefrom, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Laser engravable films are disclosed. In one aspect, the laser engravable film of the present invention includes a monolayer film, preferably comprising polycarbonate, having a laser engraving additive and an antistatic composition mixed within the layer of polycarbonate. In another aspect, the laser engravable film of the present invention includes a first layer, preferably comprising polycarbonate, having an antistatic composition mixed within the first layer, and a second layer, preferably comprising polycarbonate, with laser engraving additives mixed within the second layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aromatic branched polycarbonate, produced via melt transesterification of a bisphenol with a diaryl carbonate in the presence of a branching agent, wherein the aromatic branched polycarbonate comprises branching point structures and structures of formula (D) wherein X is a single bond, C1- to C6-alkylene, C2- to C5-alkylidene or C5- to C6-cycloalkylidene, optionally substituted by C1- to C6-alkyl; wherein the amount of D in the aromatic branched polycarbonate is in the range of from 5 to 450 mg per kg of the aromatic branched polycarbonate; and wherein the ratio of the total branching point structures to the total structures of the formula D in the aromatic branched polycarbonate is in the range of from 8 to 200.

Abstract: Disclosed are a branched polycarbonate resin composition that includes: (A) a polycarbonate resin; (B) a polymer including a reactive group being capable of reacting with a hydroxyl group; and (C) an ionic compound including an alkali metal ion, organic cation, or a combination thereof, and a branched polycarbonate resin and a molded product using the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a resin composition containing a mixture of high temperature polymers and at least one stabilizer. The stabilizer serves to prevent the polymers from adversely interfering with each other during melt processing. In one embodiment, the high temperature polymers present in the composition may comprise a mixture of an aromatic polyester polymer and a polyarylene sulfide polymer. The stabilizer comprises a phosphite stabilizer. The composition produces molded articles having better thermal stability and reduced mold deposits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat-absorbing polymer composition containing a transparent thermoplastic synthetic substance, an inorganic infrared absorber with stabilizer and also to the production and use of the polymer compositions according to the invention and to the products produced therefrom. In particular, the present invention relates to the stabilization of inorganic IR absorbers from the group of the tungsten compounds and also to the use of the polymer composition according to the invention containing these stabilized inorganic IR absorbers for the purpose of producing windowpanes for use in buildings, motor vehicles, rail vehicles or aircraft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-modified tantalum oxide nanoparticle, a method for preparation thereof, a contrast agent (medium) for X-ray computed tomography, and a highly dielectric (high-K) film using the same. In particular, the present invention is directed to a surface-modified tantalum oxide nanoparticle, a method for preparing surface-modified tantalum oxide nanoparticles, comprising: (i) adding an aqueous phase to an organic solvent which contains a surfactant, to prepare a water-in-oil microemulsion; (ii) introducing a tantalum precursor to said microemulsion; (iii) adding a surface-modifier having an organic silane group or phosphine group to a solution obtained at the step (ii); (iv) removing said organic solvent from a product obtained at the step (iii); and (v) separating surface-modified tantalum oxide nanoparticles from a mixture obtained at the step (iv), a contrast agent for X-ray computed tomography, and a highly dielectric (thin) film using the same.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an antistatic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which is excellent in antistatic property and antistatic property with time of a non-electrification-prevented adherend (subject to be protected) upon peeling, and has reduced stainability in an adherend and is excellent in adhesion reliance, and electrification preventing pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets using the same. There is provided a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising an ionic liquid, and a (meth)acryl-based polymer containing, as a monomer component, 0.01 to 20% by weight of a reactive surfactant shown by the following general formula (I) as a monomer unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is aromatic diamine with high purity obtained by efficiently removing impurities and preventing oxidation, and a method for manufacturing the same; and aramid fiber with improved discoloration resistance realized by preventing deterioration in quality even for a long-period exposure to the external environments of sunlight, atmosphere, and moisture, and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a UV-stabilised melt polycarbonate composition having improved melt flowability while at the same time having good optical properties and at the same time good hydrolytic stability, the composition comprising a melt polycarbonate, at least one UV absorber, at least one phosphine and optionally an aliphatic carboxylic acid ester.

Abstract: A non-aqueous ink composition for inkjet printing is provided, which comprises 0.01 to 10 wt % of at least one ionic substance (A) selected from the group consisting of quarterly ammonium salts, quarterly phosphonium salts, a combination of a fatty acid and/or an alkyl phosphate with an amine compound, and synergists, 0.1 to 20 wt % of an C12-25 alkyl(meth)acrylate copolymer (B) having 1 to 40 wt %, relative to a weight of the copolymer, of urethane moiety, 0.1 to 20 wt % of a pigment (C), and an organic solvent (D). The composition achieves excellent wiping durability and printed image density.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate compositions and copolycarbonate compositions having improved optical properties, and to their production and their use for the production of shaped parts, and to shaped parts which can thereby be obtained, the compositions containing a polycarbonate or copolycarbonate which comprises bisphenol- A and at least one pair of a phosphorus compound having the oxidation number +3 and a phosphorus compound having the oxidation number +5, and the phosphorus compound having the oxidation state +5 in a pair respectively corresponding to the oxidised form of the phosphorus compound having the oxidation state +3 and the amount of more highly oxidised compound contained being less than that of the compound with the lower oxidation number.

Abstract: A silicone rubber sponge emulsion composition comprising (A) (a) a liquid diorganopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule, or a paste-like mixture of (a) a liquid diorganopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule and (d) a reinforcing filler, (b) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (c) a platinum catalyst, (B) an aqueous solution of a water-soluble polymer, and (C) an emulsifying agent; its production; and production of silicone rubber sponge, wherein silicone rubber sponge is obtained by curing the composition into a molding and heating the molding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulverulent adhesive for textile reinforcing inserts, which is dispersible in water, for the production of reinforced rubber products. The adhesive thereby comprises an at least partially capped, low-molecular isocyanate, a wetting agent, a binder and also possibly further additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polycarbonate composition with improved melt-flowability together with good optical properties and together with good hydrolysis resistance.

Abstract: An adhesive system including a cyanoacrylate adhesive composition having a polymerization retarder that slows the polymerization rate of the cyanoacrylate, increases the lubricity to achieve proper assembly and aids in achieving desirable bonding properties of the adhesive; and a phosphorous-based primer that assists in preparing the components to be bonded. Methods of connecting dissimilar materials, preferably those used in medical applications, utilizing the adhesive system and the resulting adhered assemblies are disclosed.

Abstract: Powdery silica composite particles obtained by a surface treatment step of adding acid or alkali to a reactant solution comprising: core silica particles of 5 to 200 nm in average particle size; alkoxysilane; a phosphonium salt ionic liquid represented by general formula (1); wherein R1, R2, and R3 respectively represent a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R4 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, n represents an integer of 1 to 8, and X represents an anionic group; and a reaction solvent such that the alkoxysilane is hydrolyzed, thereby surface-treating the core silica particles.

Abstract: An antistatic thermoplastic resin composition includes 0.01 to 20 parts by weight of an organic ion conductive agent mixed with 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin composition consisting of 97 to 55 parts by weight of a styrene-based resin and 3 to 45 parts by weight of a copolymer containing alkylene oxide units as a component, and a molded article composed thereof. The antistatic thermoplastic resin composition is low in surface resistivity value, stable in sustained antistatic properly and excellent in moldability, surface appearance and mechanical properties, and can be suitably used as molded articles such as electric and electronic parts, carrier parts for electric and electronic parts, carrier parts for display related parts, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aromatic branched polycarbonate, produced via melt transesterification of a bisphenol with a diaryl carbonate in the presence of a branching agent, wherein the aromatic branched polycarbonate comprises branching point structures and structures of formula (D) wherein X is a single bond, C1- to C6-alkylene, C2- to C5-alkylidene or C5- to C6-cycloalkylidene, optionally substituted by C1- to C6-alkyl; wherein the amount of D in the aromatic branched polycarbonate is in the range of from 5 to 450 mg per kg of the aromatic branched polycarbonate; and wherein the ratio of the total branching point structures to the total structures of the formula D in the aromatic branched polycarbonate is in the range of from 8 to 200.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a rubber/nanoclay master batch composition and a method for fabrication of a high strength and high impact strength polypropylene/nanoclay/rubber composite composition using the foregoing composition. More particularly, a method for preparation of a rubber/nanoclay master bath using a modified polymer having a high content of maleic anhydride as a compatibilizer is provided. According to the disclosed method, a rubber based nanoclay master batch is prepared and, when added to propylene, may prevent decrease in flexural modulus caused by rubber addition while favorably improving impact strength. In addition, using a maleic anhydride-grafted modified polymer having a high content of maleic anhydride, a rubber/nanoclay master batch composition having excellent dispersibility in polymer may be obtained.

Abstract: Process for preparation of ethylene homopolymers or copolymers, comprising the steps of a) polymerization of ethylene or of ethylene with one or more other 1-olefins in the presence of a chromium catalyst at temperatures of from 20 to 200° C. and at pressures of from 0.1 to 20 MPa, where the chromium catalyst can be prepared via application of one or more chromium compounds to a silicate support and subsequent thermal activation under oxidative conditions at temperatures of from 620 to 900° C.; b) mixing of the polyethylene in the melt in the presence of from 1000 to 2000 ppm of an antioxidant comprising at least one sterically hindered phenol and comprising at least one phosphite in a mixing ratio of from 1:5 to 5:1, with specific energy input of at least 0.17 kWh/kg.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer-organoclay composite composition comprises combining a solvent and an unexfoliated organoclay to provide a first mixture, wherein the unexfoliated organoclay comprises alternating inorganic silicate layers and organic layers, and has an initial spacing between the silicate layers; exposing the first mixture to an energized condition of a sufficient intensity and duration to increase the initial spacing of the inorganic silicate layers, to provide a second mixture; contacting the second mixture with a polymer composition so that the polymer composition fills at least one region located between at least one pair of silicate layers, wherein the polymer composition is at least partially soluble in the solvent; and removing at least a portion of the solvent from the second mixture, wherein the inorganic silicate layers remain separated by the polymer after removal of the solvent.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive pressure-sensitive adhesive which contains at least a thermoplastic resin and a thermofusible material, wherein the thermoplastic resin has a glass transition temperature of ?70° C. to ?30° C., and the thermofusible material comprises triphenylphosphine, and at least any one of tris(2,4-di-t-butylphenyl)phosphite and tetrakis[3-(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate]methane, or a heat-sensitive pressure-sensitive adhesive which contains at least a thermoplastic resin, a thermofusible material and a non-thermofusible material, wherein the thermofusible material contains triphenylphosphine.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which is excellent in antistatic property of a non-electrification-prevented adherend (subject to be protected) upon peeling, and has reduced stainability in an adherend and is excellent in adhesion reliance, and electrification preventing pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets using the same. There is provided a pressure-sensitive composition comprising an ionic liquid, and a (meth)acryl-based polymer containing, as a monomer component, 0.1 to 100% by weight of a (meth)acrylic acid alkylene oxide. There is provided a pressure-sensitive composition comprising an ionic liquid, and a polymer containing, as a monomer component, 0.5 to 30% by weight of a nitrogen-containing monomer and having a glass transition temperature Tg of no higher than 0° C. There is provided a pressure-sensitive composition comprising an ionic liquid, and a (meth)acryl-based polymer containing, as a monomer component, 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat-absorbing polymer composition containing a transparent thermoplastic synthetic substance, an inorganic infrared absorber with stabiliser and also to the production and use of the polymer compositions according to the invention and to the products produced therefrom. In particular, the present invention relates to the stabilisation of inorganic IR absorbers from the group of the tungsten compounds and also to the use of the polymer composition according to the invention containing these stabilised inorganic IR absorbers for the purpose of producing windowpanes for use in buildings, motor vehicles, rail vehicles or aircraft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polycarbonate composition having reduced subsequent yellowing of the mouldings produced therefrom on heat ageing and having good optical properties of the polycarbonate composition on processing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polycarbonate composition with improved melt-flowability together with good optical properties and together with good hydrolysis resistance.

Abstract: The invention has for its object to provide a colloidal crystal gel with which any enclosure structure is dispensed with, its production process, and an optical device using the same. The colloidal crystal gel (100) of the invention is characterized in that fine particles (110) are self-organizingly and periodically lined up in a polymer gel (120), and an ion liquid (130) is contained in the polymer gel (120). The production process is characterized in that after the fine particles (110) are self-organizingly and periodically lined up and fixed by the polymer gel (12), the polymer gel is impregnated with the ion liquid (130). The optical device is characterized in that the colloidal crystal gel is used for control of transmission, reflection and diffraction of light and for frequency conversion of light. See FIG. 1.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a polycarbonate light diffusing resin composition in which a first discoloration is a little, and particularly a photo-deterioration caused by a cold-cathode tube as a light source of liquid crystal displays is suppressed; and a light diffuser panel obtained by molding the same. The polycarbonate light diffusing resin composition comprises: (A) 100 parts by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin; (B) 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of a light diffusing agent; and (C) 0.05 to 5 parts by mass of a light-resisting agent having a maximum absorption wavelength at 290 to 330 nm in an ultraviolet light absorption spectrum and the light diffuser panel is a light diffuser panel having a thickness of 0.5 to 2 mm and obtained by molding the polycarbonate light diffusing resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of ionic liquids as flame retardants. The compounds of the invention may be used as flame retardants in various materials without causing damage to the environment and or health of humans or animals. Ionic liquid flame retardants maybe applied alone or in combination with traditional flame retardants. Ionic liquid flame retardants can be applied to finish textile, plastic, leather, paper, rubber, or as wild fire flame retardants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to curable compositions which are capable of safely and sufficiently bonding components of electrical devices. In particular, the invention relates to two-part, halogen-free curable compositions which are capable of rapidly curing at room temperatures as well as at elevated temperatures.