Abstract: A hydrophobic polyvinyl alcohol and a method for preparing hydrophobic polyvinyl alcohol are provided. The hydrophobic polyvinyl alcohol includes a first repeat unit represented by Formula (I), a second repeat unit represented by Formula (II), and a third repeat unit represented by Formula (III) wherein R1 is —Si(R2)3, R2 is independently C1-6 alkoxy group, C6-18 alkyl group, or C6-22 alkenyl group, and at least one R2 is C6-18 alkyl group or C6-22 alkenyl group; R3 and R4 are independently C6-18 alkyl group or C6-22 alkenyl group; j is 3 to 7; and k is 1 to 30.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions, formulations, applications, and methods of making a fire resistant material. The fire resistant material is a transparent acrylic material that incorporates a primary polymer, nanostructured fillers, and crosslinkers. The nanostructured filler is polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) or a POSS derivative that has a cage like structure. The fire resistant material may also include various components such as brominated additives and phosphorous based synergists. The fire resistant material may be used for various applications including wall claddings and glazings.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to flame retarding building materials and methods for making them. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to flame retarding building materials that have both flame retardant character and desirable water vapor permeability values. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a flame retardant vapor retarding membranes comprising: a building material substrate sheet having a melt viscosity of about 1 Pa·s to about 100,000 Pa·s at about 300° C. at 1 rad/s; and a polymeric coating layer disposed on the building material substrate layer, wherein the coating layer has a melt viscosity of about 1 Pa·s to about 100,000 Pa·s at about 300° C. at 1 rad/s.

Abstract: A composition having a polycarbonate or polycarbonate-copolymer component having a glass transition temperature of at least 120° C., and an additive component having the following elements: i) a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty esters, a mixture of organic fatty amides with surfactants, a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane or a mixture of one or more polyhedral oligomeric silsequioxanes, or a combination thereof; ii) inorganic particulates with average particle sizes of less than 100 nm; iii) a high molecular weight, low volatility primary antioxidant; iv) a high molecular weight, low volatility secondary antioxidant; and v) a non-halogenated fire retardant or a mixture of one or more non-halogenated fire retardants.

Abstract: A polymeric article comprises an elastomeric layer comprising cured synthetic polyisoprene particles that comprise a Ziegler-Natta catalyzed polyisoprene.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic composition: 40 to 80 wt. % of an aromatic polycarbonate; 10 to 40 wt. % of a reinforcing mineral filler; 0.05 to 1.5 wt. % of a fluorinated polymer; 10 to 35 wt. % of a polyetherimide; 0 to 1.5 wt. % of sodium trichlorobenzene sulphonate; optionally, 1 to 8 wt. % of an organic phosphorus-containing flame retardant; optionally, 0.05 to 20 wt. % of an impact modifier; and optionally, 0.05 to 5 wt. % of an additive composition comprising an antioxidant, a mold release agent, and a stabilizer.

Abstract: A container for precision members is prepared from a polycarbonate resin, wherein a polycarbonate resin solution prepared by immersing the polycarbonate resin in water and leaving the solution has chloride ions (Cl?), fluoride ions (F?) and sulfate ions (SO42?) in a concentration of about 2 ppb or less, independently of each other, as detected by ion chromatography (IC). The container for precision members is capable of preserving and transporting the precision members predisposed to damage by minor amounts of impurities or contaminants without damage.

Abstract: A primer composition that resists peeling and cracking is provided that includes an acrylic copolymer having a Tg of between ?15 and ?35° C.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method of producing a graft copolymer, comprising polymerizing a vinyl monomer (B) containing a polyfunctional vinyl monomer (b1) in the presence of a polyorganosiloxane rubber (A) comprising more than 20% by mass of a toluene-insoluble matter, wherein a mass percentage of the polyfunctional vinyl monomer (b1) is 11 to 19% by mass based on 100% by mass of a total amount of the polyorganosiloxane rubber (A) and the vinyl monomer (B); a graft copolymer obtained by the method; a resin composition being prepared by blending the graft copolymer with a resin and having high impact resistance and heat resistance and sufficient flame retardancy; and a molded article obtained by molding the resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate compositions having improved processing stability, increased heat stability and a good natural color, and to their preparation and use, wherein the polycarbonate compositions contain an adsorber or absorber and an acid. The present invention relates further to a compounding process for the preparation of heat stabilized polycarbonate compositions containing constituents having a basic action, using acids applied to an adsorber or absorber. The present invention relates further to the use of Brönsted acids applied to an adsorber or absorber for the heat stabilization of polymer mixtures, containing basic impurities, containing at least one polymer prepared by polycondensation, during compounding and thermal shaping.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition includes: a polycarbonate resin; inorganic fillers including flake and acicular fillers; and a sulfonate represented by Formula 1, wherein the sulfonate is present in an amount of about 0.1 parts by weight to about 1.0 part by weight based on about 100 parts by weight of the polycarbonate resin. The polycarbonate resin composition can exhibit excellent stiffness, excellent impact resistance, excellent property balance therebetween, and the like. wherein R1 is a C6 to C30 hydrocarbon group; M is an alkali or alkali earth metal; and n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyalkylene carbonate-based resin film and a manufacturing method thereof. The polyalkylene carbonate-based resin film according to the present invention has biodegradability and complete combustion decomposability to show environment-friendly feature and rubber-like properties. Therefore, the resin film can be applied to various resin molded products requiring elasticity, and in particular, preferably applied to resin molded products such as disposable groves, disposable containers, and disposable rubber molded products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsion composition for manufacturing a polyalkylene carbonate molded product and a molded product manufactured by using the same. The emulsion composition according to the present invention provides a resin molded product that has biodegradability and complete combustion decomposability to show environment-friendly feature and rubber-like properties.

Abstract: Provided is a shrinkage-reducing agent for a hydraulic material, which does not require a combination with any other admixture, is inexpensive, and is capable of suppressing a reduction in strength of a hardened concrete material, suppressing generation of a crack in a hardened concrete material by virtue of its excellent shrinkage-reducing ability, and imparting excellent freeze-thaw resistance. The shrinkage-reducing agent for a hydraulic material includes at least one kind of polyoxyalkylene compound (A) as an essential component, in which a concrete or a mortar produced by using the shrinkage-reducing agent for a hydraulic material has a spacing factor of 350 ?m or less.

Abstract: Lime-free admixture compositions comprise a combination of emulsifiers, toughening resins/plasticizers, adhesive resins, pumping aids for providing lubrication, rheology controllers, water retention agents, water repellents/overcoat finishes, accelerators, water reducers and air entraining agents. The lime-free admixture compositions are total replacements for lime. The lime-free admixture compositions are non-corrosive, making them safe to use by workers and they have rheological properties that make them suitable for use in various applications including concrete, mortars, grouts and stuccos (renders).

Abstract: Use of thermoplastic molding compositions comprising, as essential components, A) a polyester, B) from 20 to 200 mmol/kg of polyester A) of at least one compound of the general formula (I) where respectively independently at any position -A1- is —NR—, —O—, —S—, —CH=A4- where R is H or C1-6-alkyl, A4 is N or CH A2 is COOX or OX, where X is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg/2, Ca/2, Sr/2, Ba/2, Al/3 A3 is C1-6-alkyl, C6-12-aryl, O7-13-alkaryl, C7-13-aralkyl, O—C1-6-alkyl, O—C6-12-aryl, O—C7-13-alkaryl, O—C7-13-aralkyl, COOX?, OX?, SX?, SO3X?, where X? is H or X, S—C1-6-alkyl, S—C6-12-aryl, NR2, halogen, NO2, n is an integer from 1 to 4, and m is an integer from 0 to 4?n, where m=1, if A3=NO2, with the proviso that the number of mmol is based on the group(s) COOX and OX and SX? where X??X, to the extent that these are present in the compound of the general formula (I), and also moreover C) from 0 to 230% by weight of further added substances, based on the weight of component A), for producing laser-transparent m

Abstract: The instant invention relates to storage stable aqueous solutions of stilbene optical brighteners with polyvinyl alcohols which can be directly used by the papermaker in that they may be diluted with water and/or be metered directly into a coating composition, to provide coated papers of a particularly high whiteness.

Abstract: Emulsions containing acrylic associative thickening agents which, when polymerized in the presence of particular polyglycerols, have a thickening power which is remarkably stable over time.

Abstract: A method for producing a polylactic acid resin composition, including the following steps (1) and (2): step (1): subjecting an organic crystal nucleating agent to a wet pulverization in the presence of a carboxylic acid ester having a weight-average molecular weight of from 150 to 600 and a viscosity at 23° C. of from 1 to 500 mP·s and/or a phosphoric ester having a weight-average molecular weight of from 150 to 600 and a viscosity at 23° C. of from 1 to 500 mPa·s to give a finely pulverized organic crystal nucleating agent composition; and step (2): melt-kneading a raw material for a polylactic acid resin composition comprising the finely pulverized organic crystal nucleating agent composition obtained in the step (1) and a polylactic acid resin.

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: An aromatic polycarbonate resin composition superior in thermal stability, flame retardancy, and light reflectivity, and a light reflective member consisting of a molded article of the resin. An aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising, 3 to 30 parts by weight of a titanium oxide-based additive (B) which has been surface-treated with alumina and organosiloxane, 0.01 to 1 parts by weight of a metal salt of aromatic sulfonic acid (C), and 0.05 to 0.9 parts by weight of polytetrafluoroethylene (D) based on 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (A), characterized in that an aluminum content a (wt %), a carbon content c (wt %) in the titanium oxide-based additive (B), and an average particle size d (?m) of titanium oxide satisfy the following (1) and (2): 6.5?(a/d2)?15??(1) 5?(c/d2)?25??(2).

Abstract: A composition comprising multistage polymeric particles having an average particle diameter from 0.5 to 15 ?m and a Vicker's scale hardness from 100 to 700 Kgf/mm2; and a film-forming polymer having Tg no greater than 80° C. The refractive index difference measured from 400 nm to 800 nm between the polymeric particles and the film-forming polymer is no greater than 0.02 and the average refractive index difference measured from 800 nm to 2500 nm between the polymeric particles and the film-forming polymer is at least 0.04.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a stabilizer which significantly enhances the compatibility of the binder (polymer dispersion) with the liquid ammonium polyphosphate, called APP for short, in a flame-retardant coating composition. In this flame-retardant coating composition, the liquid ammonium polyphosphate functions as active flame retardant. The flame-retardant coating compositions are highly suitable for all kinds of textiles, but also for paper, leather and fibre materials. The purpose of flame retardants is to retard the inflammation of combustible materials, such as plastics, textiles or wood, and to slow down or prevent entirely the spread of flame.

Abstract: In a polycarbonate resin composition containing a polycarbonate resin and a polycarbosilane compound, the use of the polycarbosilane compound modifies the surface properties of the polycarbonate resin composition without adversely affecting the intrinsic characteristics of the polycarbonate resin, such as transparency, heat resistance, and mechanical properties, e.g., impact resistance. A polycarbonate resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin, 0.001 to 1 part by mass of a metal salt compound, and 0.005 to 5 parts by mass of a polycarbosilane compound has significantly improved flame resistance and high transparency and causes markedly reduced outgassing and mold fouling, without losing impact resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: A polylactic acid resin composition excellent in impact resistance, migration resistance, and heat resistance, and excellent in productivity at the time of the mold forming thereof, and a resin molded article thereof. The polylactic acid resin composition includes a polylactic acid; a reaction product of at least one selected from the group consisting of sorbitol, mannitol, and dehydration condensates thereof, an alkylene oxide mainly formed of ethylene oxide, and a fatty acid having 12 to 24 carbon atoms; and a crystal nucleating agent comprising at least one compound selected from: an organic phosphonic acid salt compound, an amide compound having a ring structure, an organic hydrazide compound, an organic sulfonic acid salt compound, a phthalocyanine compound, and a melamine compound.

Abstract: In a polycarbonate resin composition containing a polycarbonate resin and a polycarbosilane compound, the use of the polycarbosilane compound modifies the surface properties of the polycarbonate resin composition without adversely affecting the intrinsic characteristics of the polycarbonate resin, such as transparency, heat resistance, and mechanical properties, e.g., impact resistance. A polycarbonate resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin, 0.001 to 1 part by mass of a metal salt compound, and 0.005 to 5 parts by mass of a polycarbosilane compound has significantly improved flame resistance and high transparency and causes markedly reduced outgassing and mold fouling, without losing impact resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: A process comprising: contacting at least one bio-based amorphous polyester resin with an optional plasticizer to form a pre-blend mixture; neutralizing the pre-blend mixture with a neutralizing agent; contacting the pre-blend mixture with a surfactant; melt-mixing the pre-blend mixture; contacting the melt-mixed mixture with de-ionized water to form an oil in water emulsion possessing a latex; and recovering the latex.

Abstract: Disclosed are random copoly(phosphonate carbonate)s with the high molecular weight and narrow molecular weight distribution exhibiting a superior combination of properties compared to prior art.

Abstract: As a manufacturing method of a stable coumarone-indene resin water-dispersed composition which does not use an organic solvent, can be applied to various resin compositions, enhance sticky and adhesive properties, water resistance, heat resistance, and compatibility, and achieve consideration of health and safety of operators, arrangement of a work environment, and cost reduction relating to exhaust gas treatment, a manufacturing method which includes a process of dispersing a coumarone-indene resin which contains 50% by weight or more of coumarone and indene in total as monomer-constituents and is in a solid form at an ordinary temperature in the presence of a surfactant by a wet milling and dispersing method is used.

Abstract: In a polycarbonate resin composition containing a polycarbonate resin and a polycarbosilane compound, the use of the polycarbosilane compound modifies the surface properties of the polycarbonate resin composition without adversely affecting the intrinsic characteristics of the polycarbonate resin, such as transparency, heat resistance, and mechanical properties, e.g., impact resistance. A polycarbonate resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin, 0.001 to 1 part by mass of a metal salt compound, and 0.005 to 5 parts by mass of a polycarbosilane compound has significantly improved flame resistance and high transparency and causes markedly reduced outgassing and mold fouling, without losing impact resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a polycarbonate composition comprises: polycarbonate; 7 wt % to 20 wt % titanium dioxide, based upon a total weight of the polycarbonate composition; an optional flame retardant; and an optional UV stabilizer. A plaque formed from the polycarbonate composition has a reflectance of greater than or equal to 95%, as determined by reflectance measurements using a Gretag Macbeth Coloreye spectrophotometer (D65 light source, 10 degree observer, UV included) made at a wavelength of 680 nm. In an embodiment, a polycarbonate composition comprises: a polycarbonate; 7 to 20 wt % titanium dioxide; a flame retardant; and an optional UV stabilizer; wherein the polycarbonate composition has a maximum reflectance of greater than or equal to 95%. The melt volume rate as determined at 300° C. using a 1.2 kilogram weight, in accordance with ASTM D1238-04 is from 5 to 30 grams per 10 minutes.

Abstract: In a polycarbonate resin composition containing a polycarbonate resin and a polycarbosilane compound, the use of the polycarbosilane compound modifies the surface properties of the polycarbonate resin composition without adversely affecting the intrinsic characteristics of the polycarbonate resin, such as transparency, heat resistance, and mechanical properties, e.g., impact resistance. A polycarbonate resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin, 0.001 to 1 part by mass of a metal salt compound, and 0.005 to 5 parts by mass of a polycarbosilane compound has significantly improved flame resistance and high transparency and causes markedly reduced outgassing and mold fouling, without losing impact resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: A process comprising: contacting at least one bio-based amorphous polyester resin with an optional plasticizer to form a pre-blend mixture; neutralizing the pre-blend mixture with a neutralizing agent; contacting the pre-blend mixture with a surfactant; melt-mixing the pre-blend mixture; contacting the melt-mixed mixture with de-ionized water to form an oil in water emulsion possessing a latex; and recovering the latex.

Abstract: In a polycarbonate resin composition containing a polycarbonate resin and a polycarbosilane compound, the use of the polycarbosilane compound modifies the surface properties of the polycarbonate resin composition without adversely affecting the intrinsic characteristics of the polycarbonate resin, such as transparency, heat resistance, and mechanical properties, e.g., impact resistance. A polycarbonate resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin, 0.001 to 1 part by mass of a metal salt compound, and 0.005 to 5 parts by mass of a polycarbosilane compound has significantly improved flame resistance and high transparency and causes markedly reduced outgassing and mold fouling, without losing impact resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: An elastomer composition comprising, an emulsion which comprises 25-30 weight % of acrylonitrile, 62-71 weight % of butadiene and 4-8 weight % of unsaturated carboxylic acid (total 100 weight %), wherein crosslink is formed by a bond through at least a part of substituent which is possessed by said unsaturated carboxylic acid, and residual substituent of at least one part of substituent which is possessed by said unsaturated carboxylic acid is left in state of free, further Mooney viscosity (ML(1+4)(100° C.)) of the crosslinked product is 100-220, wherein thin film gloves composed of said elastomer does not contain sulfur which is a crosslinking agent and sulfur composition which is a vulcanization accelerator, thickness is 0.05-0.15 mm, gloves swelling ratio at gloves formation is 240-320, tensile stress is 22-35 MPa, elongation to break is 480-620% and tensile stress at 500% elongation is 15-35 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vinyl chloride resin latex for a thermal sublimation transfer image-receiving sheet, comprising a vinyl chloride homopolymer and an alkylbenzenesulfonate salt in an amount of more than 1 part by weight to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the vinyl chloride homopolymer; and a thermal sublimation transfer image-receiving sheet using the same.

Abstract: In a polycarbonate resin composition containing a polycarbonate resin and a polycarbosilane compound, the use of the polycarbosilane compound modifies the surface properties of the polycarbonate resin composition without adversely affecting the intrinsic characteristics of the polycarbonate resin, such as transparency, heat resistance, and mechanical properties, e.g., impact resistance. A polycarbonate resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin, 0.001 to 1 part by mass of a metal salt compound, and 0.005 to 5 parts by mass of a polycarbosilane compound has significantly improved flame resistance and high transparency and causes markedly reduced outgassing and mold fouling, without losing impact resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate resin having excellent transparency and flame retardancy. The resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin having a branched structure with a branching ratio of 0.7 to 1.1 mol % (component A) and 0.005 to 12 parts by weight of at least one flame retardant.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a polyurethane resin composition for a mounting pad, including a polyurethane resin, C9-15 alkyl benzene sulfonic acid or a salt thereof, and a DMF solvent, and a polyurethane mounting pad using the same, whereby long and large pores may be uniformly formed thereinside to provide a mounting pad having low hardness, excellent compressibility, and a high compression modulus.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a spinning solution of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber, which comprises mixing a dissolved solution of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene with a swollen solution of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene at a weight ratio of 0.42˜2.85, to obtain a spinning solution with a content of the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene being 10%˜15% by weight; the content of the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in the swollen solution of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is 10%˜50% by weight; and the weight ratio of the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in the swollen solution of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene to the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in the dissolved solution of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is 2.5˜70.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic composition has high flame retardance at low thicknesses, good flow properties, good impact strength, and good flexural modulus. The polymer composition includes a polycarbonate polymer, a flame retardant additive, talc, glass fibers, and an acid stabilizer in synergistic amounts.

Abstract: Emulsions containing acrylic associative thickening agents which, when polymerized in the presence of particular polyglycerols, have a thickening power which is remarkably stable over time.

Abstract: Disclosed are an antistatic agent which does not impair the appearance and the mechanical strength of a molded article and which provides sufficient permanent antistatic properties to the molded article even when added in a small amount, and an antistatic resin composition containing the same. The antistatic agent (Z) includes: a block polymer (A) containing a block of hydrophobic polymer (a) and a block of hydrophilic polymer (b) as constituent units; and an organic fluorine-modified polyolefin (B). The antistatic resin composition is obtained by containing the antistatic agent in a thermoplastic resin (C).

Abstract: The present invention is to a composition made from a polyester produced by the acid or ester polyester process, a cobalt salt and a base, preferably an alkaline metal base. The composition can be made by blending a cobalt salt with a polyester which has been polymerized in the presence a alkaline metal ion derived from a basic alkaline metal compound, e.g. alkaline metal base or basic alkaline metal salt. The composition may optionally comprise an ionic compatibilizer, which may further be blended with a partially aromatic polyamide. This blend can be processed into a container having both active and passive oxygen barrier with an improved color and clarity than that achieved by cobalt alone. The use of the cobalt salt in combination with the base can also be used to improve the color of recycled polyester durin processing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stretchable ink composition which comprises water, a colorant, a surfactant, and a fluoroelastomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a binder composition for use in mold manufacturing that is capable of preventing a deterioration in the mold strength in a high-humidity environment, and further restraining the generation of an irritant gas at the time of casting; and a mold manufacturing composition wherein this binder composition is used. In order to provide such the binder composition, the binder composition for use in mold manufacturing, comprises a furan resin, and a metal compound containing one or more metal elements selected from the group consisting of elements in the Groups 2, 4, 7, 10, 11 and 13 of the periodic table, wherein the content by percentage of the metal element(s) in the binder composition is from 0.01 to 0.70% by weight, and the metal compound is one or more metal compounds selected from hydroxides, nitrates, oxides, organic acid salts, alkoxides, and ketone complexes.

Abstract: A method for preparing organic-inorganic composite materials is provided. It is a dispersion method that the inorganic phase is introduced into the polymer matrix uniformly. The core-shell structure, in which the inorganic materials are core and the organic materials are shell, is formed by first wrapping the inorganic materials with the organic materials in the same reactor. Therefore, the match between the polarity of inorganic phase and the polarity of polymer phase is increased.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymer compositions including polycarbonates, polyphosphonates, copoly(phosphonate carbonate)s, and organic salts and/or silicone containing compounds that exhibit a superior combination of properties compared to prior art.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate resin and having excellent transparency and flame retardancy. The resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of the aromatic polycarbonate resin having a branched structure with a branching ratio of 0.7 to 1.1 mol % (component A) and 0.005 to 12 parts by weight of a flame retardant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin having an end hydroxyl group concentration of 10 to 1000 ppm; and 0.001 to 0.5 parts by weight of a non-halogen-based aromatic sulfonic acid metal salt compound represented by the following general formula (1): wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, an arylalkyl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms or an aryl group having 5 to 15 carbon atoms; and M is rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs) or francium (Fr).