Abstract: The invention relates to treatment of a pre-hydrophobated precipitated silica in situ within a rubber composition. The invention relates to preparation of treated precipitated silica by treatment of pre-hydrophobated precipitated silica in situ within a rubber composition with a bis(3-trialkoxysilylalkyl) polysulfide. The invention further comprises the resultant rubber composition and a tire having a component thereof.

Abstract: Methods for enhancing the processing of a polymer composite are provided herein. in some embodiments, a method for enhancing the processing of a polymer composite may include masking a at least one functional group on a surface of a particle by using a at least one protective group; mixing the particles into a polymer to form a composite; processing the composite; and applying a at least one stimulus to the composite during the processing of the composite or after processing of the composite is complete in order to remove the at least one protective group from the functional group.

Abstract: A vulcanized elastomeric composition includes (i) a polymer reaction product of an anionic elastomeric polymer and a silane-sulfide modifier and (ii) a second elastomeric polymer different from the polymer reaction product such that the polymer reaction product comprises at least 30 weight percent of a total amount of the polymer reaction product and the second elastomeric polymer. Methods are described for making the polymer reaction product, their use in preparing vulcanized elastomeric compositions, and articles made from such compositions, including pneumatic tires, tire treads, belts, and the like.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to tire rubber compositions containing at least one rubbery polymer (with 10 to 100 weight percent of monomer units derived from conjugated diene monomer having between 4 and 8 carbon atoms and 0 to 90 weight percent of monomer units derived from vinyl aromatic monomer); 0.5 to 100 phr of silica filler; 0.05 to 20 phr of a bi-functional silica coupling agent; and 1 to 30 phr of a non-elastomer reactive filler reinforcing agent capable of interacting with at least two silica particles. The bi-functional silica coupling agent and the filler reinforcing agent are utilized in a weight ratio of from 1:100 to 1:0.2. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the tire rubber compositions.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for semiconductor devices, an adhesive film, and a dicing die bonding film, the adhesive composition including an elastomer resin, an epoxy resin, a curable phenolic resin, a curing accelerator, a silane coupling agent, and a filler, wherein the silane coupling agent includes an epoxy group-containing silane coupling agent and a transition metal scavenging functional group-containing silane coupling agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an activated silane compound obtained by reacting a hydrocarbyloxysilane compound with an organic metal compound in an organic solvent, and enhancing interaction of silica with carbon black and improving the fracture characteristic, the abrasion resistance and the low heating property provide an activated silane compound which can be reduced in a blending amount, a rubber composition prepared by blending it as a silane coupling agent and a pneumatic tire prepared by using the above rubber composition, which is excellent in a durability, a low heating property and the like.

Abstract: A phosphorus-free based halogen-free flame-retardant resin composition includes a base polymer including a copolymer of ethylene and ?-olefin having carbon number of 3 to 8 polymerized by a metallocene catalyst as a main component, and 5 to 30 weight % of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer that has a melt flow rate of not less than 50 g/min and a vinyl acetate content of not less than 40%, a metal hydroxide blended with the base polymer in a ratio of 100 to 250 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the base polymer, and a mineral oil blended with the base polymer in a ratio of 1 to 20 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the base polymer.

Abstract: A security paper includes a detectable layer including metal powder, an organosilane, and a water-soluble binder resin. The security paper has high brightness. Accordingly, an image printed on the security paper has excellent qualities. Also, the security paper has a low volatile organic compound (VOC) content.

Abstract: A contacting part made of a thermoplastic resin composition is provided, which is characterized in that generation of squeaking noises that are generated when members rub against each other is remarkably reduced, that an effect of reducing squeaking noises is maintained without deterioration even when being placed under high temperatures for a long time, and further that not only heat resistance, impact resistance, and moldability are superior, but also safety at the time of collision is superior because of ductile fracture.

Abstract: The invention relates to particles which have been functionalised by means of an inertised reactive group, i.e. by means of specific reversibly blocked isocyanate groups, and whose inertization can be reversed by means of an external influence.

Abstract: A highly loaded silica wet masterbatch utilizing a functionalized silica dry precipitated silica with a specific surface area in the range of 100 to 300 m2/gm treated with a plurality of silanes coupling agents to form a wet polymer silica masterbatch, then blending the masterbatch with a latex rubber component that includes a styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber or a blend of the styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber and another conjugated diene base rubber using a plurality of coupling agents simultaneously.

Abstract: A surface treatment composition including statically charged polymeric nanoparticles. The statically charged nanoparticles include hydrogen bonding formed by combination with hydrogen hydroxide. The nanoparticles include one or more pore filling components such as polymeric silicon dioxide. The nanoparticles are encapsulated so as to retain the charge wherein the encapsulant may be a polyacrylate. The charged nanoparticles are retained to the surface to be treated and penetrate most soft and hard surfaces, insulating against oxidation, providing superior protection from soiling, staining and ultra violet degradation. The super smooth surface significantly reduces friction and mitigates static generation. Subsequent applications of the composition bond to previous applications of the composition and improve surface protection.

Abstract: A compatibilized silica for incorporation into natural and synthetic polymers in latex form using precipitated or fumed silica with at least two organosilicon coupling compounds in an aqueous suspension. Polymer-silica reinforced masterbatches are prepared by addition of the compatibilized silica slurry using the formed compatibilized silica.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel sulfur-containing silane coupling agents, and organic polymers containing carbon-carbon double bonds. These novel silanes can be carried on organic and inorganic fillers. The invention also relates to articles of manufacture, particularly tires, made from the elastomer compositions described herein.

Abstract: Nanocomposites comprising a sulfonated telechelic polycarbonate and an organically modified clay are disclosed. The polycarbonate nanocomposites have improved physical and mechanical properties.

Abstract: The polyolefin with organoclay and fluoropolymer additives improves the processing characteristics of the polyolefin for melt extrusion. Between about 200 and about 1,000 ppm/weight organoclay (0.02-0.1 percent by weight) and between about 200 and about 1,000 ppm/weight (0.02-0.1 percent by weight) fluoropolymer are mixed with a polyolefin resin, such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE), in order to improve the extrusion processing characteristics of the polyolefin.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a tire is blended with diene-based rubber containing 50 wt % or more of SBR, and 0.2 to 5 parts by weight of cyclic polysulfide represented by the below formula (I), 1 to 30 parts by weight of aromatic denatured terpene resin, 20 to 80 parts by weight of silica, and 40 to 100 parts by weight of carbon black relative to 100 parts by weight of the diene-based rubber. Further, a total blending amount of the silica and the carbon black is 70 to 130 parts by weight. In the formula, R represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted oxyalkylene group having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, or an alkylene group including an aromatic ring, x represents an average number of 2 to 6, and n represents an integer of 1 to 15.

Abstract: A surface-modified titania particle manufacturing method is a method for manufacturing surface-modified titania particles having crystal particles of titanium dioxide and a surface modifier that coats a surface of the crystal particles, including: [1] a first step of preparing a starting solution containing a titanalkoxide compound, an alkoxysilane, an alcohol, an acid, and water; and [2] a second step of performing heating treatment on the starting solution. Furthermore, this method preferably further includes, after the second step, [3] a third step of removing a liquid phase component in the starting solution through evaporation, by reducing a pressure around the starting solution.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of at least one mineral filler functionalized by at least one group comprising at least one sulfur atom for chemically stabilizing a polymer matrix and/or for increasing the durability thereof. The present invention also concerns a membrane such as an ion exchange membrane and in particular a proton exchange membrane thus stabilized, its method of preparation and uses thereof.

Abstract: Water-redispersible polymer powder compositions are obtained by means of free-radical-initiated polymerization in aqueous medium of one or more monomers of vinyl esters of unbranched or branched alkylcarboxylic acids having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms, methacrylic esters and acrylic esters of alcohols having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms, vinylaromatics, olefins, dienes and vinyl halides and subsequent drying of the polymer dispersion, wherein one or more silanes of the general formula (RO)3?nR1nSiR2X (1) where X is an amino- or epoxy-containing radical are added before drying of the polymer dispersion. The powders are especially useful in tile adhesives for tiles having low water absorbtion capacity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a silane-containing inorganic nanofiller, a varnish including the silane-containing inorganic nanofiller, an enameled wire including the silane-containing inorganic nanofiller, and a method for preparing the enameled wire.

Abstract: Provided is an oil-in-water silicone emulsion composition that has a low silicone oligomer content, and that can form, even without the use of an organotin compound as a curing catalyst, a cured film that exhibits satisfactory strength and satisfactory adherence to a substrate, through the removal of water fraction. An oil-in-water silicone emulsion composition comprising (A) 100 mass parts of a polyorganosiloxane that contains in each molecule at least two groups selected from the group consisting of a silicon-bonded hydroxyl group, alkoxy group, and alkoxyalkoxy group, (B) 0.1 to 200 mass parts of a colloidal silica, (C) 0.1 to 100 mass parts of an aminoxy group-containing organosilicon compound that has in each molecule an average of two silicon-bonded aminoxy groups, (D) 1 to 100 mass parts of an ionic emulsifying agent, (E) 0.1 to 50 mass parts of a non-ionic emulsifying agent, and (F) 10 to 500 mass parts of water.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds from which nanofibers can be produced, the resulting nanofibers produced from the compounds, and nanofiber reinforced polymers prepared using the nanofibers and a polymer. The compounds used in forming the nanofibers include chemical linkage moieties that are capable of forming non-covalent bonds with portions of the polymer so as to form the nanofiber reinforced polymers. The nanofiber reinforced polymers are useful as biomaterials in medical devices.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a tire rubber composition excellent in performances such as silica dispersibility and processability. The present invention relates to a tire rubber composition, comprising: a rubber component; silica; and a silane coupling agent, wherein the silica has a CTAB specific surface area of 180 m2/g or more and a BET specific surface area of 185 m2/g or more, and the silane coupling agent is a copolymer comprising units A represented by formula (1) and units B represented by formula (2), and the proportion of the units B is 1 to 70 mol % of the total molar amount of the units A and the units B.

Abstract: A poly(lactic acid) resin composition is provided, comprising (a) a poly(lactic acid) resin, (b) at least one modifier selected from at least one metal/nonmetal alkoxide, at least one metal/nonmetal alkoxide having at least one functional group capable of reacting with the poly(lactic acid) resin, or a mixture thereof, (c) a first catalyst, and (d) optionally, a second catalyst. A process for preparing a transparent and impact-resistant article from the poly(lactic acid) resin composition of the invention, and articles prepared therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: A rubber mixture, in particular for vehicle pneumatic tires, straps, belts and hoses. The rubber mixture includes the following constituents: at least one synthetic diene rubber; at least one carbon black; at least one silane; and, at least one amphophilic compound. The rubber mixture ameliorates the target conflict between rolling resistance and wet grip.

Abstract: A method of producing a tire mix, including a first mixing step, in which a mix contains at least one cross-linkable unsaturated-chain polymer base, 10 to 100 phr of silica, and 1 to 20 phr of a silane bonding agent in the trialkoxymercaptoalkyl-silane class; and a final mixing step, in which a curing system is added to the mix. The silane bonding agent is used in adsorbed form on 0.5 to 2 phr of zinc oxide, and on 5 to 15 phr of carbon black. At the first mixing step, the mix contains 1 to 5 phr of one or more fatty acid derivatives, and, at the final mixing step, 1 to 2 phr of zinc oxide is added to the mix. The fatty acid derivatives are derived from condensation of a fatty acid, having a carbon number of 16 to 20, with an alcohol having a carbon number of 2 to 6, or with a primary or secondary amine having a carbon number of 2 to 6.

Abstract: To provide a hydrophilic coating composition excellent in hydrophilicity, wear resistance, transparency, storage stability, antifogging properties, antifouling properties, visible light transmittivity, adhesion properties, chemical resistance, weather resistance, and water resistance and a hydrophilic member using the composition. The hydrophilic coating composition has (A) a ternary copolymer having a1) a repeating unit having a hydrophilic group, a2) a repeating unit having a hydroxyl group, an epoxy group, an isocyanato group, a blocked isocyanato group, a carboxylic acid anhydride group, or an amino group, and a3) a repeating unit having a hydrolyzable silyl group; and (B) a metal complex catalyst, wherein a content of the repeating unit a1) having a hydrophilic group is 50 mol % or greater.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a curable resin composition which gives a cured product having a low linear expansion coefficient. The curable resin composition of the present invention contains, as essential components, (A) an organic compound having at least two carbon-carbon double bonds reactive with SiH groups per molecule, (B) a compound containing at least two SiH groups per molecule, (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst, (D) a silicone compound having at least one carbon-carbon double bond reactive with a SiH group per molecule, and (E) an inorganic filler.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to satisfy both of the low heat build-up property and strength at break. The present invention provides a rubber composition for tread comprising 0.5 to 10 parts by mass of (B) an alkylphenol-sulfur chloride condensate indicated by the formula (B1): (wherein R1 to R3 are same or different, either is an alkyl group having 5 to 12 carbons; x and y are same or different, and either is an integer of 2 to 4; n is an integer of 0 to 10), 0.5 to 6 parts by mass of (C) sulfur, and 10 to 100 parts by mass of (D) silica, based on 100 parts by mass of the specific (A) rubber component comprising, and a tire having tread using thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silane-modified, one-component water-, solvent- and phthalate-free parquet adhesive and also to the use thereof for extremely dimensionally-stable gluing of parquet, wooden floor coverings and wood-based material boards to sub-floors in interior fitment.

Abstract: A rubber composition for cap tread satisfying both of low heat build-up property and fracture strength and a tire having cap tread using the same are provided. A rubber composition for cap tread including 0.5 to 10 parts by mass of an alkylphenol-sulfur chloride condensate (B) indicated by the formula (B1): (wherein R1 to R3 are same or different, either is an alkyl group having 5 to 12 carbons; x and y are same or different, and either is an integer of 2 to 4; n is an integer of 0 to 10.), 0 to 0.45 parts by mass of sulfur (C), and 10 to 100 parts by mass of silica (D), based on 100 parts by mass of a specific rubber component (A).

Abstract: A composition comprising a blocked and/or unblocked isocyanate compound and surface-modified nanoscale solid particles that comprise on the surface thereof organic radicals which comprise groups with an active hydrogen or precursors of such groups.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition for a tire, which has an increased rate of reaction between a silane coupling agent and silica so that its performances including fuel economy and abrasion resistance can be enhanced; and a pneumatic tire formed from the rubber composition. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for a tire, containing: diene rubber; silica; a silane coupling agent; and a carbonate salt and/or a hydrogen carbonate salt, wherein the rubber composition has a total content of the carbonate salt and the hydrogen carbonate salt of 0.3 to 25 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the silica.

Abstract: The invention relates to sulfur silane coupling agents containing multiple blocked mercapto groups which are in a state of reduced activity until activated. The coupling agents are advantageously used in rubber formulations, for example, for fabricating tires with low rolling resistance.

Abstract: A composition for an easy to clean surface comprises a reaction product of a. a first compound of a formula AYB, wherein A comprises an alkyl group, Y comprises a metalloid, and B comprises alkali metal; b. a second compound comprising i. a compound (1) selected from a group consisting of a compound of a formula MR or a precursor of the compound of the formula MR, wherein M is selected from a group consisting of alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, transition metal, and a mixture thereof, and R is selected from a group consisting of phosphonic group, phosphinic group, phosphoric group, and a mixture thereof; ii. a compound (2) comprising metal oxides, metal hydroxides, or metal peroxides, wherein the metal is selected from alkaline earth metals; and/or iii. A mixture thereof; and c. an optional polymer. Methods of making and using the above compositions are also included.

Abstract: Copper complexes of aminoorgano group-containing organosilicon compounds exhibit high thermal stability and can be used to impart thermal stability to a wide variety of polymer compositions. The complexes are particularly useful as constituents of xerographic rollers and fuser oils, and are simply and economically prepared.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter for a hot melt adhesive or a pressure sensitive adhesive prepared by admixing a silane composition with an aqueous buffer solution, where the silane composition includes at least two silane compounds. The adhesive is able to bind at very low surface free energy substrates, such as Xerographic prints contaminated by silicone fuser oil. The hot melt adhesive maintains a substantially stable viscosity at temperature ranging from about 100° C. to about 200° C.

Abstract: Aqueous polyurethane coating compositions are disclosed in this specification. The aqueous polyurethane coating compositions contain a polycarbonate-polyurethane resin component, an aminoplast resin component, and a polyacrylic polyol component.

Abstract: Aqueous polyurethane coating compositions are disclosed in this specification. The aqueous polyurethane coating compositions contain a polycarbonate-polyurethane resin component, an aminoplast resin component, and a polyester polyol component.

Abstract: A coating composition and process for generating transparent, near-transparent, and semi-transparent super-hydrophobic coatings on surfaces having a contact angle of greater than 165 degrees. The composition comprises hydrophobic nanoparticles of silsesquioxanes containing adhesion promoter groups and low surface energy groups.

Abstract: A rubber composition and a tire using the rubber composition utilizing a functionalized silica dry precipitated silica with a specific surface area in the range of 100 to 300 m2/gm treated with a plurality of silanes coupling agents to form a wet polymer silica masterbatch, then blending the masterbatch with a latex rubber component that includes a styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber or a blend of the styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber and another conjugated diene base rubber using a plurality of coupling agents simultaneously.

Abstract: A method for making a high silica loaded polymeric composition by forming a pretreated silica by creating an aqueous slurry with a silica and a silane, mixing a solvent with the silane and adding the mixture to the silica, or spraying silane on the silica allowing the liquids to be absorbed into the silica. The method includes coupling the silane onto the silica, adding the pretreated silica to a carrier, forming a slurry, heating the slurry, and mixing preheated polymeric rubber latex with the heated slurry to form a latex slurry, then blending a coagulant with the latex slurry while stirring and allowing coagulation of the latex slurry to form the high silica loaded polymeric rubber composite.

Abstract: A polymer composition of a compatibilized silica in blends of acrylonitrile butadiene polymer and styrene butadiene polymer comprising six to ninety percent by weight of a compatibilized silica, at least one percent by weight of a coupling agent, at least one percent by weight of a styrene butadiene polymer, and at least one percent by weight of an acrylonitrile butadiene polymer is described herein. The polymer composition can have a minimum amount of at least ten percent by weight of 15:50 ratio, acrylonitrile to butadiene polymer, with the remainder being compatibilized silica.

Abstract: Portland Cement-based concretes and mortars exhibit significant reduction in shrinkage cracking when combined with Magnesium Oxide (MgO), Shrinkage Reduction Admixtures (SRA) and Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP). However, MgO is a solid that reacts with water, SRA is a liquid, and SAP if not added properly could pull water out of the system and thus increase shrinkage. Unique admixture blends used as supplementary cementing materials that do not significantly affect concrete or cement strength properties of Portland cement itself address such issues. Proper ratios of MgO, SRA and/or SAP perform better against crack reduction when compared to commonly used Expansive Cements (EC).

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: A moisture barrier potting composition includes an olefinic polymer, a polyethylene wax, a silane, an antioxidant, and a filler. These components are balanced to produce a potting compound having desirable properties including Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR), viscosity, temperature of application, and no sag at use temperatures. The moisture barrier potting composition may be employed with any solid state device including wire and junction box sealants in solar modules.

Abstract: A new method for producing a thioester group-containing organosilicon compound by a convenient reaction with dramatically improved workability generating reduced byproduct is provided. The method comprises reacting an organosilicon compound having a hydrolyzable silyl group and mercapto group with a carboxylic anhydride. Also provided are an organosilicon compound having a hydrolyzable silyl group, a thioester group, and carboxyl group in the same molecule capable of remarkably reducing hysteresis loss of the cured rubber composition; a compounding agent for rubber containing such organosilicon compound; a rubber composition prepared by blending such compounding agent for rubber; and a tire produced by using the cured rubber composition are also provided.

Abstract: A method for producing a sulfur-containing organosilicon compound capable of dramatically reducing hysteresis loss of the cured rubber composition and improving abrasion resistance and its production method are provided. A compounding agent for rubber containing the sulfur-containing organosilicon compound, a rubber composition prepared by blending such compounding agent for rubber, and a tire produced by using the cured rubber composition are also provided. The sulfur-containing organosilicon compound has a hydrolyzable silyl group, amino group, and mercapto group.

Abstract: Disclosed are formulations that contain an organic semiconducting compound, a hydrophobic surfactant containing a head group that is a chlorosilane, silazane or thiol group and a tail group that is an alkyl, fluoroalkyl or siloxane group, and a non-alcoholic organic solvent, and their uses in electrically conducting, photoconducting and semiconducting components and devices, for example, in integrated circuitry, organic field effect transistors, thin film transistors, organic photovoltaic devices, radio frequency identification tags and organic light emitting diodes.