Abstract: Dopant ink compositions for forming doped regions in semiconductor substrates and methods for fabricating dopant ink compositions are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a dopant ink composition comprises a dopant compound including at least one alkyl group bonded to a Group 13 element. Further, the dopant ink composition includes a silicon-containing compound.

Abstract: A dielectric material is provided. The dielectric material includes at least one layer of a substantially continuous phase material. The material is selected from the group consisting of an organic, organometallic, or combination thereof in which the substantially continuous phase material has delocalized electrons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of processing thermoplastic polymers, particularly the present invention relates to a process for manufacturing compacted material suitable for the use in thermoplastic polymers without a compounding step, comprising the steps of a) providing at least one primary powder material; b) providing at least one molten surface treatment polymer; c) simultaneously or subsequently feeding the at least one primary powder material and the at least one molten surface treatment polymer into the high speed mixer unit of a cylindrical treatment chamber; d) mixing the at least one primary powder material and the at least one molten surface treatment polymer in the high speed mixer, e) transferring the mixed material obtained from step d) to a cooling unit, as well as the compacted material obtained by this process and its use in thermoplastic polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to construction materials comprising at least one binder, at least one oil-containing filler and at least one metallate additive according to formula (1): (RO)m-M-(Oa—Xb—R?c—Yd)n??(1) wherein M is one of titanium and zirconium. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing and using the inventive construction materials. The inventive construction material compositions are capable of utilizing oil-containing fillers in which the oil is stable in the final composition and the desired mechanical properties of the construction material are maintained or improved.

Abstract: There is provided a polygermane compound forming a film having a high refractive index and thermal stability, and containing a sulfur atom-containing organic group as a group bonded to a germanium atom. A polygermane compound comprising a sulfur atom-containing organic group as a group bonded to a germanium atom, in which the sulfur atom-containing organic group is a group of Formula [1]: -L-Z??[1] where L is a single bond, a C1-6 alkylene group, or a C4-20 arylene group optionally substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group; and Z is a C1-20 sulfide group, a C1-14 cyclic sulfide group optionally substituted with a C1-6 alkyl group, a C2-20 alkyl group containing a sulfide bond, or a C5-20 aralkyl group containing a sulfide bond, with a proviso that when L is a single bond, Z is not a C1-20 sulfide group.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a transparent ABS resin composition having excellent impact resistance and flowability, which comprises about 10 to about 50 parts by weight of a rubber/(meth)acrylate-aromatic vinyl-unsaturated nitrile graft copolymer; about 50 to about 90 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin matrix; and about 0.2 to about 0.5 parts by weight of a fluidizer, per 100 parts by weight of a base resin comprising the rubber/(meth)acrylate-aromatic vinyl-unsaturated nitrile graft copolymer and the thermoplastic resin matrix.

Abstract: There is provided a moisture-reactive composition comprising a moisture-reactive organometallic compound, and a polymer having a carboxyl group at the end of a main chain or a side chain. A moisture-absorbing film formed of the moisture-reactive composition is also provided. An organic electroluminescent device comprising the moisture-reactive composition is also provided wherein a laminate is formed by interposing an organic luminescent material layer made of an organic material between a pair of electrodes facing each other, and a structure shields the laminate from the outside air, and drying means are arranged in the structure, wherein the drying means is formed of the moisture-reactive composition.

Abstract: A method for reducing the cold flow of a polymeric composition of matter by introducing polymer with the combination or reaction product of (i) an acetal or ketal of an alditol and (ii) (a) a hydrocarbylated boric acid, (b) an organoaluminum compound, or (c) both a hydrocarbylated boric acid and an organoaluminum compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a method for production of an organic-inorganic complex by intercalation of a positively charged organic compound between layers of a non-swellable layered silicate which is believed to be difficult to achieve under convenient conditions; the organic-inorganic complex; and a layered silicate/polymer nanocomposite using the organic-inorganic complex. The method comprises: step (I) wherein a hydrous layered silicate having a hydroxyl group in its crystalline structure is heat-treated at a temperature not higher than 1,200° C. and lower than the phase transition temperature of the silicate to dehydrate the silicate; and step (II) wherein the dehydrated layered silicate is contacted with an aqueous solution of a positively charged organic compound.

Abstract: The gas barrier layered product of the present invention includes a base and a gas barrier layer stacked on the base. The gas barrier layer is formed of a composition that includes the hydrolyzed condensate of at least one type of compound (L) containing a hydrolyzable characteristic group, and a polymer (X) containing at least one functional group selected from a carboxyl group and a carboxylic acid anhydride group. At least part of —COO— group contained in the functional group of the polymer (X) is neutralized and/or reacted with a compound (P) containing at least two amino groups. At least part of the —COO— group of the polymer (X) is neutralized with a metal ion having a valence of at least two. The ratio of [the equivalent amount of the amino groups contained in the compound (P)]/[the equivalent amount of the —COO— group of the polymer (X)] is in the range of 0.2/100 to 20.0/100.

Abstract: [Problem] Provided are a nonadhesive polyurethane composition, which does not adhere to a molding apparatus and the like, is superior in melt-moldability and adhesion to silicone, and useful as a molded object, a composite molded object or an ink binder, and a molded object, a composite molded object, an ink binder and an ink composition, which are made therefrom. [Solving Means] A polyurethane composition containing polyurethane (A) containing, in a molecule, a structural unit (I) represented by the following formula (I); wherein R1 and R2 are each a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group, in a proportion of 0.1-20 mass %, and metal compound (B) selected from an organic Zn compound, an organic Bi compound, an organic Ti compound and an organic Zr compound in a proportion of 0.

Abstract: Described are non-aqueous dispersions of photosensitive polymeric microparticles, comprising: a) an organic continuous phase comprising an organic solvent; and b) photosensitive polymeric microparticles dispersed in the organic continuous phase. The microparticles comprise an at least partially polymerized component having integral surface and interior domains, wherein the surface domain comprises a polymeric material that is solubilized by the organic solvent, the interior domain comprises a polymeric material that is insoluble in the organic solvent, and the surface domain and/or interior domain is photosensitive. Also described are methods of producing such non-aqueous dispersions, curable film-forming compositions containing them, and photosensitive coated substrates.

Abstract: The invention is a bonding process using a composition comprising a) one or more organotitanates or zirconates having four ligands wherein the ligands are hydrocarbyl, optionally containing one or more functional groups having one or more heteroatoms selected from the group comprising oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur wherein two or more of the ligands may form a cyclic structure with the proviso that one of the ligands has an acidic moiety; one or more strong organic acids or a mixture thereof; b) one or more alkoxysilanes; c) optionally one or more high molecular weight resins; and d) a solvent which dissolves the components of the composition. This composition is referred to as a clear primer hereinafter. Preferably, the composition comprises both an organotitanate or zirconate and a strong acid.

Abstract: There is provided a moisture-reactive composition comprising a moisture-reactive organometallic compound, and a polymer having a carboxyl group at the end of a main chain or a side chain. A moisture-absorbing film formed of the moisture-reactive composition is also provided. An organic electroluminescent device comprising the moisture-reactive composition is also provided wherein a laminate is formed by interposing an organic luminescent material layer made of an organic material between a pair of electrodes facing each other, and a structure shields the laminate from the outside air, and drying means are arranged in the structure, wherein the drying means is formed of the moisture-reactive composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a single phase, essentially solvent-free polymerizable liquid composition comprising a polymerizable liquid with dissolved therein an organogroup 4, 5 or 6 compound selected from the group consisting of organolead, organophosphorus, organoarsenic, organoantimony, organobismuth and organselenium compounds, said position being polymerizable under the action of an externally applied influence.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a method for production of an organic-inorganic complex by intercalation of a positively charged organic compound between layers of a non-swellable layered silicate which is believed to be difficult to achieve under convenient conditions; the organic-inorganic complex; and a layered silicate/polymer nanocomposite using the organic-inorganic complex. The method comprises: step (I) wherein a hydrous layered silicate having a hydroxyl group in its crystalline structure is heat-treated at a temperature not higher than 1,200° C. and lower than the phase transition temperature of the silicate to dehydrate the silicate; and step (II) wherein the dehydrated layered silicate is contacted with an aqueous solution of a positively charged organic compound.

Abstract: A conductor coating comprising polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), a random copolymer of thylene and glycidyl methacrylate, a thermoplastic ionomer resin, and a metal carboxylate.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a transparent ABS resin composition having excellent impact resistance and flowability, which comprises about 10 to about 50 parts by weight of a rubber/(meth)acrylate-aromatic vinyl-unsaturated nitrile graft copolymer; about 50 to about 90 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin matrix; and about 0.2 to about 0.5 parts by weight of a fluidizer, per 100 parts by weight of a base resin comprising the rubber/(meth)acrylate-aromatic vinyl-unsaturated nitrile graft copolymer and the thermoplastic resin matrix.

Abstract: A readily-adhesive polyester film for optical applications that suppresses rainbow reflections under fluorescent lamps and has excellent adhesion to a hard coating layer and exhibits excellent adhesion at high temperatures and high humidities (resistance to humidity and heat) includes a biaxially-stretched polyester film and a coating layer that is stacked on at least one side of the polyester film and produced by applying to at least one side of the polyester film an aqueous coating liquid containing a resin composition including (A) an aqueous polyester resin and (B) at least one compound that is a water-soluble titanium chelate compound, a water-soluble titanium acylate compound, a water-soluble zirconium chelate compound or a water-soluble zirconium acylate compound as main components. The mixing ratio (A)/(B) is from 10/90 to 95/5 by weight. After that the coating is dried and then stretched in at least one direction.

Abstract: An adhesion promoting composition includes a polymer, such as an acrylic copolymer, having acetoacetoxy functionality and adhesion-promoting functionality and a metal alkoxide, chelate, and/or alkoxide chelate. The composition is applied in a first layer over a metal substrate or a coated substrate, then coated with a desired refinish coating composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing melts that contain CaO or Ca(OH)2 or both, to melt-shaped bodies so produced and to the use of said melt-shaped bodies for stabilizing preferably halogen-containing polymers.

Abstract: Composition with at least one polymerizable binder and at least one polymerization initiator, which contains at least one acylgermanium compound according to general Formula (I), in which R0 is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-18-alkyl radical or an acyl group; R1 and R2 are H, an acyl group or have one of the meanings given for R3; R3 is a branched or linear C1-18-alkyl radical which can be unsubstituted or substituted one or more times by —O—, —NH—, —NR—, —S— or interrupted by other groups, trimethylsilyl, hal-(CH3)2Si—[OSi(CH3)2]r?, (CH3)3Si—[OSi(CH3)2]r—, —COOH, —COO—R10, —CO—NR11R12, —CO-vinyl, —CO-phenyl, phenyl-C1-4-alkyl, phenyl, naphthyl or biphenyl, C5-12 cycloalkyl, a 5 or 6-membered O, S or N-containing heterocyclic ring, halogen, OH, an aromatic C6-30 radical which can be substituted or unsubstituted and/or interrupted by O, S or —NR—, or a branched, cyclic or linear C1-20 alkyl, -alkenyl, -alkoxy or -alkenoxy radical; m is 1, 2 or 3; n is 0 or 1 and p is 0 or 1; wherein in each case two of

Abstract: The invention is a composition comprising a) one or more organotitanates having four ligands wherein the ligands are hydrocarbyl, optionally containing one or more functional groups having one or more heteroatoms selected from the group comprising oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur wherein two or more of the ligands may form a cyclic structure; b) one or more mercaptosilanes; c) one or more polyaminosilanes; d) one or more secondary aminosilanes; and e) a solvent which dissolves the components of the composition. This composition is referred to as a clear primer hereinafter. In another embodiment the invention is a system for bonding glass to a substrate which comprises a clear primer according to the invention; and an adhesive comprising an isocyanate functional prepolymer and a catalyst for the cure of the isocyanate functional prepolymer.

Abstract: The invention provides intimate physical mixtures of macrocyclic polyester oligomer (MPO) and filler, as well as methods for their preparation and use. Improved dispersion of filler in a polymer matrix is achieved upon polymerization, and larger amounts of filler with high aspect ratio can be used. In one aspect, the invention provides mixtures of MPO with magnesium silicate. In another aspect, the invention provides a mixture of MPO, filler, and polymerization catalyst as a one-part, ready-to-polymerize material with a long shelf life. The one-part material can be used, for example, in the manufacture of parts without modification of existing processing equipment.

Abstract: The invention provides intimate physical mixtures of macrocyclic polyester oligomer (MPO) and filler, as well as methods for their preparation and use. Improved dispersion of filler in a polymer matrix is achieved upon polymerization, and larger amounts of filler with high aspect ratio can be used. In one aspect, the invention provides mixtures of MPO with magnesium silicate. In another aspect, the invention provides a mixture of MPO, filler, and polymerization catalyst as a one-part, ready-to-polymerize material with a long shelf life. The one-part material can be used, for example, in the manufacture of parts without modification of existing processing equipment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition for forming a core of a solid golf ball, the composition containing a base rubber (A); a filler (B); an organic peroxide (C); and a dry blend and/or a solvent slurry blend (D) of an unsaturated carboxylic acid metallic salt and a metal-containing organic sulfur compound represented by the following formula (1): (wherein X represents a halogen atom, each of m and n represents an integer of 0 to 5 inclusive, and M represents a divalent metallic atom). The rubber composition exhibits high curing rate, and can be cured within shorter time, whereby productivity of a core can be improved.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition with improved flame retardance, flow and heat deflection temperature includes a thermoplastic resin; resorcinol diphenyl phosphate; and an additive blend. The additive blend includes a combination of melamine polyphosphate and ferrocene. The thermoplastic composition reduces the amounts of resorcinol diphenyl phosphate required for effective flame retardancy. Moreover, the effective amounts of melamine polyphosphate and ferrocene do not deleteriously affect other properties of the thermoplastic composition such as Izod strength, flow properties, and heat deflection temperatures. A process for manufacturing a thermoplastic composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an oxygen scavenging composition, comprising (i) an oxygen scavenging polymer comprising units having structure I: wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of —O—, —NCO—, and —NR—, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of —H and —C1-C6 alkyls; (ii) a transition metal oxidation catalyst; and (iii) an energy-absorbing compound selected from the group consisting of microwave reactive materials and photoinitiators having a wavelength of maximum absorption of electromagnetic radiation from about 200 nm to about 750 nm. The oxygen scavenging composition can be used to form an oxygen scavenging packaging article.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing saturated polyester used in various molded products, such as films, synthetic fibers, vessels and housings. In particular, the method improves mechanical properties, including tensile strength or impact resistance, of saturated polyester. In DMT method or TPA method, the saturated polyester is synthesized through transesterification or esterification and polycondensation, in which metal compounds, such as metal acetate compounds, metal hydroxides, and metal oxides, are added in the larger amounts upon synthesis, and thus crystalline internal grains are formed, thereby improving the mechanical properties. As such, the metal compound can be used alone or in combination with a phosphorous-based compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to siloxy compounds of the formulae wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy radicals having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R4 is selected from the group consisting of alkylene groups having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms and arylene and alkyl substituted arylene groups having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; R5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms, aryl and alkyl substituted aryl groups having 6 to 10 carbon atoms; x is 3 when M is Al and x is 4 when M is selected from the group consisting of C, Ti, Si and Zr.

Abstract: The present invention relates to siloxy compounds of the formulae wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy radical having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R4 selected from the group consisting of alkylene groups having, 1 to 15 carbon atoms and arylene and alkyl substituted arylene groups having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; R5 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms, aryl and alkyl substituted aryl groups having 6 to 10 carbon atoms; x is 3 when M is Al and x is 4 when M is selected from the group consisting of C, Ti, Si and Zr.

Abstract: The invention provides water-dispersed adhesive compositions comprising a high modulus crystallizing polyester polyurethane, a polychloroprene, acrylic ester copolymer, a resin selected from the group consisting of thermosetting resins, thermoplastic resins, and a combinations thereof and a stabilizer system. The invention also provides adhesive made from the above adhesive compositions.

Abstract: A paint composition being capable of forming a coating film which is remarkably excellent in stain-proofing property whereby neither stains in the air nor stains marked due to rain water adhere to or are deposited on the coating film surface and a stain-proofing agent for adding to the composition are provided. The paint composition comprises a stain-proofing agent comprising an organometallic compound represented by XbM(OR1)aR2c, its oligomer or cooligomer comprising two or more of the organometallic compounds; a resin for paints; and a curing agent and/or a curing catalyst, provided that a stain-proofing agent comprising a compound represented by the formula (2): is excluded.

Abstract: The invention provides low temperature thermally activatable water-dispersed adhesive compositions and adhesives made therefrom. The adhesive compositions comprise a mixture of low modulus crystallizing polyester polyurethane, acrylic ester copolymer, thermoplastic resin, one or more hydrophobically-modified associative polyurethanes, and a stabilizer system comprising a combination of carbodiimide and branched primary amino alcohol.

Abstract: A solid coupling agent for use in a vulcanizable rubber compound containing siliceous filler. The coupling agent includes an organosilane, a powderizing agent, and a fatty acid dispersion aid including fatty acid and a salt-forming agent.

Abstract: A method of forming an esterification product Comprises providing (1) a material selected from the group consisting of ester monomers, ester oligomers, ester polymers, and mixtures thereof, and (2) a catalyst selected from the group consisting of: ##STR1## and mixtures thereof. wherein D is selected from the group consisting of carbon and silicon; Q is selected from the group consisting of O, S, and NR; M is selected from the group consisting of sodium, lithium, potassium, rubidium, and cesium; R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R', R", and R'" are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, O, halogen, Si, N, S, P, C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 linear or branched alkyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.10 cycloalkyl, and aromatic; and reacting the material in the presence of the catalyst to form an esterification product.

Abstract: A corrosion-inhibiting composition for application to a metal substrate, such as steel, silver, copper or aluminum, includes a film-forming organic polymer component and a dispersed pigment phase of a stable unitary hybrid which contains organic and inorganic solid phase constituents interfaced at a micro-crystalline level, which are inseparable by physical separation procedures and which display uniphase behavior. The inorganic phase includes a cation selected from Zn, Al, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ti, Zr, Ce and Fe and an anion selected from phosphates, polyphosphates, phosphites, molybdates, silicates and cyanamides.

Abstract: A non-chromate, corrosion-inhibiting coating composition for metal surfaces includes at least one inhibitor selected from the group consisting of phosphates, phosphosilicates, silicates, and mixtures thereof, at least one inhibitor selected from the group consisting of titanates, zinc salts, and mixtures thereof, and a carrier for these inhibitors, the carrier capable of placing the inhibitors in proximity with the metal surface. In a preferred embodiment, the coating composition further includes a borate such as boric acid, and a succinate. A preferred phosphate includes calcium dihydrogen phosphate, and sodium titanium oxide is a preferred titanate. The zinc salt can include zinc phosphate or zinc cyanamide.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter composition containing a Zn, K, Al, Ti or Zr metal salt of an organic acid and at least one of a hydrous inorganic salt and an organic molybdenum compound. The adhesion promoter composition may be used to form an adherent rubber composition. The use of the adhesion promoter composition results in an adherent rubber composition which is stable and has a high adhesive force.

Abstract: A polyphenylene sulfide resin composition, which comprises, in addition to a polyphenylene sulfide resin and an inorganic filler, at least one whisker selected from the group consisting of titania whisker and aluminum borate whisker.

Abstract: This invention provides: (1) a hinder composition for friction materials, characterized in that it comprises a thermosetting resin and a specific organic silicon compound having phenyl groups, and (2) a friction material having as a binder composition shown in the above item (1). When used for manufacturing friction materials in the brakes and clutches for various kinds of vehicles such as automobiles, it can remarkably improve the facing and abrasion resistances of the friction material.

Abstract: The combination of reduced flammability and adhesion can be imparted to cured organosiloxane materials when the curable compositions used to prepare these materials contain 1) an adhesion promoting composition comprising up to about 0.1 weight percent, based on the weight of the curable composition, of a chelated organoaluminum compound in combination with an organic epoxide compound and an alkoxysilane or condensation product of the silane, and 2) as a flame-retarding additive, hydrated aluminum oxide and/or magnesium hydroxide, preferably in combination with additional fillers such as quartz.

Abstract: The present invention provides for amorphous, nanoporous, catalytic metal-containing ceramic material having a surface area in excess of 70 m.sup.2 /gm and characterized by a high content of open microporous cell structure wherein the micropores have a mean width of less than 20 Angstroms and wherein said microporous structure comprises a volume of greater than about 0.03 cm.sup.3 /gm of the ceramic. The invention also provides for a preceramic composite intermediate composition comprising a mixture of a ceramic precursor and from about 0.5 up to about 65 wt % of an organometallic compound containing a metal of Group IB, II, III, IV, IV, V, VIB, VIIA or VIII of the Periodic Table, including rare earth metals, whose pyrolysis product in ammonia or an inert atmosphere at temperatures of up to less than about 1100.degree. C. gives rise to the nanoporous catalytic ceramics of the invention.

Abstract: The yield of fully substituted, multidimensional aromatic hubs in the condensation of hydroxyl and acid halide functionalities is improved by adding a thallium catalyst, such as thallium ethoxide (Tl-OC.sub.2 H.sub.5), in the solvent.

Abstract: This invention discloses an antifouling paint which can retain antifouling properties over a long period of time comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of a film forming resin, and(B) 1-50 parts by weight of a chain organopolysiloxane containing oxyalkylene groups and having an HLB of 3-12.

Abstract: The crystallinity of polyesters prepared from macrocyclic poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) oligomers is reduced and cracking of molded parts suppressed by the incorporation therein of at least one other linear or macrocyclic poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) oligomer, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) or poly(1,4-butylene isophthalate). It is preferably employed in macrocyclic form. The resulting compositions can be combined with inert fillers and polymerized.

Abstract: A cationically initiated curable resin system is provided using polyester dicyclopentadiene oligomer blended with monomer having vinyl ether end groups and a cationic initiator. A process for preparing the resin system and a process of coating are also provided.

Abstract: The curable organosiloxane compositions of the present invention contain a hydrosilylation catalyst that is microencapsulated within a layer of silicone resin or polysilane resin. These compositions are characterized by the presence of carbon black or a member from a specified group of metal compounds that prevents coagulation in cured materials of the resin portion of the microencapsulated catalyst.

Abstract: Thiol compounds are combined with an organometallic halide or metallic halide to provide thermal stability to vinyl halide polymers.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polyester having an inherent viscosity of at least 0.5 comprising(A) preparing an admixture of a molten polyester having an inherent viscosity of less than 0.5, a titanium alkoxide and a 13X zeolite, and(B) subjecting the admixture to a time and temperature sufficient to increase the inherent viscosity of the polyester to at least 0.5.