Abstract: A memberane sensitive to anions is obtained by forming into a membrane either a composition comprising an onium salt compound such as trioctylmethylammonium chloride or tetraoctylammonium bromide, and an aromatic boric diester compound such as (p-alkyloxy)phenyl borate, or a composition which comprises these two ingredients and a membrane-forming polymer such as polyvinyl chloride or polystyrene, and may further contain a fat-soluble anion salt such as tetraphenyl borate. This membrane can yield an ion-selective electrode which permits hydrogencarbonate ions contained in body fluids to be rapidly determined with high sensitivity and high selectivity and which has a long life.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition suitable for preparing molded articles having improved mechanical properties is disclosed. The composition contains A) a (co)polymer of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of styrene, &agr;-methylstyrene, nuclear-substituted styrene, methyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, maleic anhydride and N-substituted maleimide , and B) a graft polymer of B.1) at least one member selected from the group consisting of styrene, &agr;-methylstyrene, nuclear-substituted styrene, methyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, maleic anhydride and N-substituted maleimide on B.2) a rubber having a glass transition temperature of ≦10° C. and C) a mixture of at least 3 components selected from I) metallic compounds, II) esters III) amides and IV) certain specified compounds exemplified by oil or wax.

Abstract: An anti-contamination coating composition is obtained by mixing a tetraalkoxysilane condensate having an average condensation degree of 4 to 20 and has an alkyl group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms and an alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and an alkyl group having 4 to 12 carbon atoms, the alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms or 4 to 12 carbon atoms present in the amount of 5 to 50% by equivalent based on all alkyl groups in the condensate, with a polyurethane resin, an acrylic copolymer resin or a silicone-acrylic copolymer resin in the amount of 1.0 to 40.0 parts by weight in term of SiO2 relative to 100 parts by weight of the polyol compound. The addition of a hydrophilic alkoxysilane having a poly alkylene oxide chain compound is also suitable.

Abstract: A charging member is provided, in which the electrical resistance is controlled with ease, the electrical resistances are uniform, and the electrical resistance, chemical properties, mechanical properties, etc., are suppressed to change with time so as to exhibit superior durability. The charging member primarily contains 100 parts by weight of at least one kind of polar rubber including at least a nitrile rubber, and further contains at least 0.01 parts by weight or more and 5 parts by weight or less of diazabicycloamine compound and 0.01 parts by weight or more and 10 parts by weight or less of weakly acidic compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making improved polyolefinic elastic articles from cured, irradiated or crosslinked amorphous ethylene interpolymers. In particular, the invention relates to a method of making a shaped article (e.g. film or fiber) characterized by improved elevated temperature elasticity as well as washability and dryability. The inventive elastic article comprises a substantially cured, irradiated, or crosslinked (or curable, irradiated or crosslinkable) homogeneously branched ethylene interpolymer characterized as having a density less than 0.90 g/cm3 and containing at least one nitrogen-containing stabilizer. The improved elastic article of the present invention is particularly suitable for use in applications where good elasticity must be maintained at elevated temperatures and after laundering such as, for example, elastic waist bands of undergarments and other clothing.

Abstract: A rubber composition and method of making a rubber composition which is improved in a dispersibility of silica into rubber, a heat generating property and an abrasion property.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to rubber compositions having improved green strength and thermal stability. These compositions comprise blends of a first rubber component, an isoolefin/para-alkylstyrene copolymer component, and an amine component reacted in situ prior to curing. The present invention further relates to methods for preparing these compositions.

Abstract: The cure-through rate of one-part silylated polymer adhesive/sealant compositions is improved by the addition of a small but effective amount of an alcohol-free hydrophilic solvent. The composition is particularly suitable for packaging in aluminum or aluminum-lined cartridges.

Abstract: An amine catalyst for production of a polyurethane and a polyisocyanurate is provided which comprises a quaternary ammonium compound represented by General Formula (1): where R1 to R6 are independently a linear or branched saturated hydrocarbon group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R7 and R8 are independently a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group of 2 to 12 carbon atoms; n is a number of 0 to 3, provided that at n=0 any one of R1, R2 and R3, and R5 and/or R6 may be linked together to form a heterocycle, or at n=1, 2, or 3, R5 or R6 and R4 may be linked together to form a heterocycle; A is a carbonate group or an organic acid group; and X is number of 1 to 2. The catalyst has high activity in formation of polyurethane foams and polyisocyanurate foams, having less odor, and producing foams of high fire retardance, having high curability, high retarding effect, and low corrosiveness.

Abstract: An amine catalyst for production of a polyurethane and a polyisocyanurate is provided which comprises a quaternary ammonium compound represented by General Formula (1): where R1 to R6 are independently a linear or branched saturated hydrocarbon group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R7 and R8 are independently a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group of 2 to 12 carbon atoms; n is a number of 0 to 3, provided that at n=o any one of R1, R2 and R3, and R5 and/or R6 may be linked together to form a heterocycle, or at n=1, 2, or 3, R5 or R6 and R4 may be linked together to form a heterocycle; A is a carbonate group or an organic acid group; and X is number of 1 to 2. The catalyst has high activity in formation of polyurethane foams and polyisocyanurate foams, having less odor, and producing foams of high fire retardance, having high curability, high retarding effect, and low corrosiveness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making improved polyolefinic elastic articles from cured, irradiated or crosslinked amorphous ethylene interpolymers. In particular, the invention relates to a method of making a shaped article (e.g. film or fiber) characterized by improved elevated temperature elasticity as well as washability and dryability. The inventive elastic article comprises a substantially cured, irradiated, or crosslinked (or curable, irradiated or crosslinkable) homogeneously branched ethylene interpolymer characterized as having a density less than 0.90 g/cm3 and containing at least one nitrogen-containing stabilizer. The improved elastic article of the present invention is particularly suitable for use in applications where good elasticity must be maintained at elevated temperatures and after laundering such as, for example, elastic waist bands of undergarments and other clothing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for stabilizing a crude oxy-methylene copolymer having thermally unstable terminal groups, which comprises subjecting a crude oxymethylene copolymer to heat treatment in the presence of at least one quaternary ammonium compound represented by the following formula (1): [R1R2R3R4N+]nX−n  (1) wherein each of R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently represents an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group which is an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group substituted with at least one aryl group, or an alkylaryl group which is an aryl group substituted with at least one unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group; n is an integer of from 1 to 3; and X is a hydroxyl group or an acid residue. In this method, even by the addition of a very small amount of the quaternary ammonium compound, the decomposition rate of the unstable terminal groups can be remarkably increased, thereby facilitating the stabilization of the crude copolymer.

Abstract: Described is an NCO-group-containing polyurethane prepolymer madefrom polyisocanyates and polyols derived from natural oils. The invention is characterized in that the polyol is obtained by transesterification in the presence of basic lithium compounds. Together with a tertiary amine used to accelerate the moisture curing, the storage stability is thus increased considerably. Up to 4.0 mmol of the lithium compound is used per kilogram of polyol, and 0.1 to 2.0% by wt. of the amine, relative to the total weight of the composition, is used as the accelerator. The polyurethane prepolymer is suitable not only for the production of adhesives but also for the production of foamed materials, in particular those dispensed from throw-away pressure vessels.

Abstract: Improved thermal stability and good adhesion to polyurethane foam are provided by polyphenylene ether thermoplastic blends containing a polystyrene and an aromatic amine. Preferred compositions additionally containing tackifier resins are described. These compositions are particularly useful for molding automobile interior parts.

Abstract: Storage-stable, essentially aqueous one-component dispersions, which comprise deactivated isocyanates and isocyanate-reactive polymers and cross-link already at low temperatures, are described.

Abstract: Heat-curable aqueous compositions which comprise a carboxyl-containing polymer component and optionally a hydroxyalkylated amine are used as binders for shaped articles.

Abstract: The antifouling composition of the present invention includes a glassy matrix formed by crosslinking a mixture of a silanol-terminated silicone and an alkoxy functionalized siloxane to provide an interpenetrating polymer network of glass and silicone and at least two materials capable of microphase separation, at least one of which is graftable to the glassy matrix.

Abstract: The antifouling composition of the present invention includes a glassy matrix formed by crosslinking a mixture of a silanol-terminated silicone and an alkoxy-functionalized siloxane to provide an interpenetrating polymer network of glass and silicone and at least two materials capable of microphase separation, at least one of which is graftable to the glassy matrix. A primer composition is also provided and is a mixture of an epoxy, an alkoxy-functionalized siloxane and a silane capable of compatabilizing the epoxy and the alkoxy-functionalized siloxane; a glassy matrix formed by crosslinking a mixture of a silanol-terminated silicone and an alkoxy-functionalized siloxane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for converting an elastomer to a decreased size in a grinding apparatus is disclosed. The method includes optionally soaking the elastomer in a first additive. The method further includes reducing the size of the elastomer to form at least one elastomer particle of a first size. The method also includes optionally removing impurities from the elastomer. Further, the method includes adding a carrier to the elastomer particle to form an elastomer slurry. Also, the method includes providing a second additive to the slurry. In addition, the method includes converting the elastomer particle to a second size, the second size being less than the first size. The method also includes recovering the elastomer particle of the second size. The invention also relates to novel ground elastomers and methods for their use.

Abstract: A dispersion adhesive includes a co- or terpolymer having vinyl acrylate or vinyl acetate units or a copolymer dispersion of an acrylic acid ester and styrene and a high content of flameproofing agent based on compounds of aluminum and/or boron. Additives such as processing and thickening agents, suspending agents and wetting agents are added to the dispersion adhesives, and the dispersion adhesives furthermore can include preservatives, foam suppressants, dispersing agents, film formation agents and a drying retardant. The dispersion adhesives are particularly suitable for gluing rigid polystyrene foams in the form of films or sheets, but are likewise used for gluing gypsum plasterboards, wood and cork to a suitable substrate, and for gluing tiles and cement sheets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition, which forms an anti-contamination coat having hydrophilicity on the surface, soil-release effect and excellent stain resistance to oil, and which is also suitable for outside wall coating of buildings, having excellent interlaminar adhesion when multiple coating is performed. A conventional anti-contamination coating was insufficient in stainproofing performance immediately after formation of the coat, and there was no coating which is superior in stain resistance to oil and interlaminar adhesion.

Abstract: A conductive polyamide resin composition containing 6-15 parts of conductive carbon black and 0.3-5 parts of secondary aromatic amines for 100 parts by weight of polyamide resins is excellent in formability and a tube manufactured using the composition is excellent in conductivity, heat-aging resistance and oxygenated-gasoline resistance as well.

Abstract: A rubber composition which is superior in ozone resistance and is hard to be discolored brown and white which comprises 0.5 to 2.5 parts by weight of a wax containing a component with 45 or more carbon atoms and having an average number of carbon atoms of 28 to 38 and 3.0 to 7.0 parts by weight of antioxidant containing 30 to 100% by weight of N-(1-methylheptyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine per 100 parts by weight of a diene rubber component.

Abstract: Disclosed is a temporary, protective dry lubricating coating composition which when deposited and dried on a metallic substrate, is removable by contacting with an aqueous alkaline cleaning solution. The coating composition comprises (a) a wax present in an amount up to 20 weight percent; (b) a base-neutralized, acid functional polymer which is the polymerization reaction product of (i) a polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomer having acid functionality and (ii) at least one polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomer different from (i); and (c) an amine containing an acyclic moiety of from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, the amine being different from the base used to neutralize the acid functional polymer (b). The temporary protective coating is compatible with a wide range of adhesives and sealants used in the assembly of automobiles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a polymer or a compound having at least one 5-membered ring dithiocarbonate group represented by general formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are the same or different and each of which represents hydrogen or lower alkyl), a nucleophile, and a metal compound.

Abstract: A gel-like emulsion containing natural rubber and crumb rubber from used vehicle tires which may be added to an asphalt paving emulsion at ambient temperature for chip coating, slurry sealing, microsurfacing, soil stabilization or pavement recycling.

Abstract: The cure-through rate of one-part silylated polymer adhesive/sealant compositions is improved by the addition of a small but effective amount of an alcohol-free hydrophilic solvent. The composition is particularly suitable for packaging in aluminum or aluminum-lined cartridges.

Abstract: A resist composition including (a) a polymer used in a chemically amplified resist and represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of --H and --CH.sub.3, R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of t-butyl, tetrahydropyranyl and 1-alkoxyethyl groups, x is an integer of 1 to 4, and k/(k+1) is 0.5 to 0.9, and (b) 1-15% by weight of a photoacid generator (PAG) on the basis of the weight of the polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the films obtained by applying and drying a latex based on special acrylic monomers. These coatings are both flexible and have low surface tack and surface tension. The low tack and hydrophobic nature are provided by the special acrylic monomers. The field of application of the invention is that of the surface coatings industry.

Abstract: This invention provides water-based compositions, particularly coating, ink, and agricultural compositions, manifesting reduced equilibrium and dynamic surface tension by the incorporation of a surface tension reducing amount of certain alkylated diamine compounds of the structure ##STR1## where R and R' are independently C5 to C8 alkyl, and G is a C2-C6 linear or cyclic alkylene group which may contain C1-C4 alkyl substituents.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable plastisol and organosol photoresist and solder mask coating compositions are described herein. These compositions include an ethylenically unsaturated photopolymerizable liquid plasticizer; a particulate, thermoplastic resin is dispersed in the plasticizer, the said resin having a midpoint Tg greater than 110.degree. C. and an acid number greater than 110; a tertiary amine stabilizer; and a photoinitiator. The organosol includes a diluent along with the other ingredients.

Abstract: In an epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin, a curing agent, and an inorganic filler, there are blended a salt of trimellitic anhydride with 1,8-diazabicyclo(5.4.0)undecene-7 as a curing accelerator and a mercapto-containing silane coupling agent. The composition is shelf stable and smoothly flowing and cures into a product having improved adhesion, moisture resistance and electrical properties. The composition is suitable for the encapsulation of semiconductor devices.

Abstract: A multi-layer article comprises a fluoropolymer layer comprising interpolymerized units derived from vinylidene fluoride, and a melt-processable, substantially non-fluorinated polymer layer comprising a polyamide, polyimide, polyurethane, or a carboxyl, anhydride, or imide functionalized polyolefin. The non-fluorinated polymer layer further contains an aliphatic di-, or polyamine which provides increased adhesion between the fluoropolymer layer and the non-fluorinated polymer layer.

Abstract: The compression set of elastomeric silicone compositions, addition cured injection moldable compositions, is reduced by the incorporation of nitrogen compounds wherein the nitrogen possesses at least one organic substituent and the nitrogen is tetravalent wherein the nitrogen is cationic. The adhesion of such compositions to thermoset or thermoplastic polymer substrates is improved by the addition of bis(trimethoxysilylpropyl)fumarate and a disilanol that may or may not contain alkenyl groups. The lubricity of such compositions is improved by the addition of compounds selected from the group consisting of diorganosiloxanes such as polydimethylsiloxanes, phenyl containing siloxanes such as copolymers of diphenylsiloxane with diorganosiloxanes and copolymers of methylphenylsiloxane with diorganosiloxanes, fluorosilicones such as silicones containing trifluoropropyl substituted siloxanes, polydimethylsiloxanes, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons that are liquid between 0.degree. C. and 100.degree. C.

Abstract: A radiation-resistant polyolefin composition which includes (i) a polyolefin; and (ii) a radiation-stabilizing amount of at least one aliphatic, unsaturated compound having at least one unsaturation site, the compound having a molecular weight of at least 200 and an iodine number of at least 25. Suitable aliphatic, unsaturated compounds include soybean oil, safflower oil, squalene, polybutadiene, a tertiary amine having at least one aliphatic, unsaturated fatty-acid-derived substituent, oleamide, calcium oleate, erucyl erucamide and glycerol monooleate. A saturated mobilizing compound is preferably included in the composition, which can advantageously be used in the manufacture of fibers, films, and medical devices such as syringes, tube assemblies, tissue culture flasks, and packaging film.

Abstract: This invention provides water-based compositions, particularly coating, ink, and agricultural compositions, manifesting reduced equilibrium and dynamic surface tension by the incorporation of a surface tension reducing amount of certain alkylated polyamine compounds of the structures I and IIRHN--[(CH.sub.2).sub.n NH].sub.p --(CH.sub.2).sub.n NHR Iwhere the R groups are independently hydrogen or C5 to C8 alkyl, provided that at least one R is not hydrogen; n is 2 to 6 and p is 2 to 8, and ##STR1## where the R groups are independently hydrogen or C5 to C8 alkyl, provided at least one R is not hydrogen, m is 2 to 6, t is 0 to 3, q is 0 to 3, and r is 0 to 5.

Abstract: A process to reduce the compression set of elastomeric silicone compositions, addition cured injection moldable compositions or millable compositions, comprises the incorporation of nitrogen compounds wherein the nitrogen possesses at least one organic substituent and the nitrogen is tetravalent wherein the nitrogen is cationic.

Abstract: Pigment preparations comprising at leasta) 5 to 80% by weight, based on the preparation, of pigment,b) a paste-making agent which is liquid at 20.degree. C. under normal pressure,c) an amine and/or salt thereof with an average molecular weight, determined as the number-average, of M.sub.n .ltoreq.500 g/mol andd) a homo- and/or copolymer of ethylenically unsaturated monomers or comonomers having an average molecular weight, determined as the number-average, of M.sub.n =10,000-100,000,are suitable for pigmenting organic macromolecular material, in particular polyurethane foams.

Abstract: A flow coating solution consisting essentially of a fluoroelastomer, a nucleophilic crosslinking agent, and an effective solvent selected from the group consisting of N-methyl 2-pyrrolidone, dimethyl formamide, and dimethyl sulfoxide, along with a fuser member containing a layer prepared from flow coating said flow coating solution.

Abstract: This invention provides water-based compositions, particularly coating, ink, and agricultural compositions, manifesting reduced equilibrium and dynamic surface tension by the incorporation of a surface tension reducing amount of certain alkylated polyamine compounds of the structure ##STR1## where m is 2-6, n is 2 or 3, R and R' are C5 to C8 alkyl groups.

Abstract: This invention relates to pressure sensitive adhesive compositions which are obtained by a method comprising reacting a mixture of at least one polydiorganosiloxane, at least one silicone resin copolymer, at least one silanol condensation catalyst, and at least one solvent or plasticizer having a boiling point of at least 200.degree. C., to form a reaction product, and then adding an organic peroxide or azo compound to the resultant reaction product. The silicone pressure sensitive adhesives of this invention are useful in preparing articles such as pressure sensitive tapes, labels, emblems and other decorative or informational signs.

Abstract: Proposed is a coating solution for the formation of an interlayer insulating film of silicon dioxide in the manufacture of various kinds of electronic devices having excellent storage stability and coating workability. The principal ingredient of the coating solution, of which the solvent is preferably a dialkyl ether, is a polysilazane compound modified with a trimethylsilylating agent such as hexamethyl disilazane to such an extent that, in the .sup.1 H-NMR spectrometric diagram, the ratio of the area of the peak assignable to SiH.sub.3 to the total area of the peaks assignable to SiH.sub.1 and SiH.sub.2 is in the range from 0.15 to 0.45. An interlayer insulating film can be formed by coating a substrate with the coating solution, drying the coating layer and baking the dried coating layer at 300.degree. to 800.degree. C. in a moisturized atmosphere.

Abstract: A polyolefin resin composition containing (a) 100 wt. parts of a polyolefin resin, (b) 0.03 to 60 wt. parts of an inorganic compound of the formula: ?Li+Al.sup.3 +.sub.2 (OH-).sub.6 !.A.sup.n-.sub.1/n.mH.sub.2 O (I) in which A.sup.n- represents a n-valent anion, n is an integer of 1 to 4, and m is a number satisfying 0.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.3 and (c) 0.02 to 5 wt. parts of a hindered amine compound, and a resin film made of a polyolefin resin composition containing (a) 100 wt. parts of a polyolefin resin, (b) 0.03 to 25 wt. parts of an inorganic compound of the above formula (I) and (c) 0.02 to 5 wt. parts of a hindered amine compound are disclosed. The resin composition and resin film are excellent in weather resistance.

Abstract: Controllably conductive polymer compositions may be used in electrophotographic imaging developing systems, such as scavengeless or hybrid scavengeless systems or liquid image development systems. The conductive polymer compositions includes a charge-transporting material (particularly a charge-transporting, thiophene-containing polymer or an inert elastomeric polymer, such as a butadiene- or isoprene-based copolymer or an aromatic polyether-based polyurethane elastomer, that additionally comprises charge transport molecules) and a dopant capable of accepting electrons from the charge-transporting material. The invention also relates to an electrophotographic printing machine, a developing apparatus, and a coated transport member, an intermediate transfer belt, and a hybrid compliant photoreceptor comprising a composition of the invention.

Abstract: A primer activator composition useful in cleaning and activating metallic surfaces in preparation for use with an anaerobic adhesive. The composition contains a non-combustible, non-ozone depleting, liquid polyfluoroalkane having at least one carbon-hydrogen bond, preferably a C.sub.4-10 dihydro- or trihydro-polyfluoroalkane; an alkanol which is capable of forming an azeotropic mixture with the polyfluoroalkane, preferably a C.sub.1-6 alkanol, such as n-butanol; a transition metal compound, preferably a copper compound; and optionally, an amine co-activator.

Abstract: A water-based coating composition and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The composition includes a halogenated resin, a polyol, a surfactant, and an amine. It is suitable for coating a variety of substrates including polyolefinic substrates such as polypropylene, and operates without aromatic organic solvents.

Abstract: A method for increasing the standard viscosity (SV) of an emulsion, and the composition of the emulsion resulting thereby is provided. Also, an alternative method for increasing the standard viscosity as well as increasing the shelf life, i.e., SV stability, of quaternary mannich microemulsion is provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to pressure sensitive adhesive compositions which are obtained by a method comprising reacting a mixture comprising at least one polydiorganosiloxane, at least one silicone resin copolymer, at least one solvent or plasticizer selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids having at least six carbon atoms and having a boiling point of at least 200.degree.C. and amines having at least 9 carbon atoms and having a boiling point of at least 200.degree.C. to form a reaction product, and then adding an organic peroxide or azo compound to the resultant reaction product. The silicone pressure sensitive adhesives of this invention are useful in preparing articles such as pressure sensitive tapes, labels, emblems and other decorative or informational signs.

Abstract: Stabilized formazin compositions suitable as turbidity standards. The compositions can be prepared by diluting a concentrated formazin composition with a diluent containing hexamethylenetetramine and, optionally, a water-soluble sulfate salt such as sodium sulfate. The pH of the stabilized compositions is in the range of about 7 to 11.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin is blended with a copolymer of styrene with 1-(1-isocyanato-1-methylethyl)-3-(1-methylethenyl)benzene to prepare a resin composition which does not cause phase separation, has an excellent extrusion stability, and provides excellent surface appearance and physical properties for a molding thereof.