Abstract: Provided are a three-dimensional electronic device manufactured through a polymer frame solvent-plasticizing process and a method for manufacturing the three-dimensional electronic device including a polymer frame configured to have a planar figure-like shape so as to have a polygonal bottom and adjacent surfaces which are formed to be extended from respective edges of the bottom; and a flexible electronic device which is transferred to the polymer frame. The polymer frame is exposed to organic solvent vapor and has a change in Young's modulus.

Abstract: Provided is a vinyl chloride resin composition that can provide a molded product having superior flexibility at low temperatures. The vinyl chloride resin composition includes (a) a vinyl chloride resin and (b) a diester plasticizer formed from a compound represented by formula (1) shown below. In formula (1), R1 and R3 are monovalent hydrocarbon groups that may be the same or different and R2 is a divalent hydrocarbon group. Moreover, (a) the vinyl chloride resin includes (x) a base vinyl chloride resin in an amount of from 70 mass % to 100 mass % and (y) vinyl chloride resin fine particles in an amount of from 0 mass % to 30 mass %.

Abstract: In a process for producing methyl-substituted biphenyl compounds, a feed comprising at least one aromatic hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of toluene, xylene and mixtures thereof is contacted with hydrogen in the presence of a hydroalkylation catalyst under conditions effective to produce a hydroalkylation reaction product comprising (methylcyclohexyl)toluenes and/or (dimethylcyclohexyl)xylenes together with dialkylated C21+ compounds. At least part of the dialkylated C21+ compounds is then removed from the hydroalkylation reaction product to produce a dehydrogenation feed; and at least part of the dehydrogenation feed is dehydrogenated in the presence of a dehydrogenation catalyst under conditions effective to produce a dehydrogenation reaction product comprising a mixture of methyl-substituted biphenyl compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound having high optical anisotropy and high compatibility with a polymer resin, which is represented by Formula 1 and necessarily has at least one meta substituent. Also, a resin composition including the compound and a polymer resin, and an optical member including the resin composition are disclosed. Since the compound represented by Formula 1 is an anisotropic compound having high compatibility with a polymer resin and high optical anisotropy, in the case of an optical member obtained by using a polymer resin composition including the compound represented by Formula 1, there is no phase separation, and it is possible to achieve a required optical characteristic with only a small amount thereof.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide adhesive compositions having excellent flexibility, rubber elasticity, mechanical properties, heat resistance and low-temperature properties. An adhesive composition of the invention includes 10 to 70 parts by weight of a soft polypropylene resin composition (X) which includes 40 to 98 wt % of a propylene copolymer (A) satisfying the following requirements (A1) to (A8) and 2 to 60 wt % of a crystalline isotactic polypropylene (B) satisfying the following requirements (B1) to (B3), and 30 to 90 parts by weight of a tackifier (C) (wherein the total of the component (X) and the component (C) is 100 parts by weight), wherein (A1) Shore A hardness: 20 to 90; (A2) the copolymer comprises a copolymer with C3 units at 51 to 90 mol %, C2 units at 7 to 24 mol % and C4-20 ?-olefin units at 3 to 25 mol %; (A3) Mw/Mn: 1.2 to 3.5; (A4) mm: 85 to 99.9%; (A5) value B: 0.8 to 1.3; (A6) 2,1-insertion ratio: less than 1%; (A7) Tg: ?10° C. to ?50° C.; (A8) MFR (230° C.): 0.

Abstract: Provided is a hot-melt adhesive composition having a low viscosity, and more particularly, a hot-melt adhesive composition having a low viscosity, capable of being easily used at a low temperature by adding a viscosity lowering agent to a hot-melt adhesive composition containing an aliphatic polycarbonate obtained by copolymerization of carbon dioxide and one or more epoxide compounds to lower a viscosity while maintaining normal adhesive force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hot melt adhesive composition including an amorphous poly-alpha-olefin, an amorphous propylene/butene copolymer, a grafted polyethylene, and a wax. The hot melt adhesive composition can be used for bonding woven polypropylene substrates. The invention also provides an adhesive bonded woven polypropylene bag.

Abstract: Plasticized compositions comprising polyamide or polyamide/ionomer blend and poly(trimethylene ether glycol) ester are provided. Also articles prepared from these compositions are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a grafted pigment dispersing polymeric additive for opacifying pigments, prepared by polymerizing monomers in the presence of a polymeric pigment dispersant. The polymeric pigment dispersant has low molecular weight, high acid number and is dissolvable in alkali solution. When incorporated into paint compositions, hiding is improved with less opacifying pigments.

Abstract: An ester composition including terephthalate compounds substituted with a non-hybrid and non-branch type alkyl group, a hybrid and branch type alkyl group, and a non-hybrid and branch type alkyl group, respectively by 0.5 wt % to 9.5 wt %, by 14.5 wt % to 43.8 wt %, and 46.7 wt % to 85 wt % based on the total weight of the ester composition, a method of preparing the same, and a resin composition including the same are provided. The ester composition has a short absorption time with respect to the resin and short fusion time and improves the processability of the resin composition. In addition, good physical properties may be provided when manufacturing a sheet and a compound such as a cable, an interior of a car, a film, a sheet, a tube, a wallpaper, a toy, a flooring material, and the like.

Abstract: A container comprising a polyester composition with enhanced carbon dioxide and oxygen barrier properties is provided. The polyester composition comprises a polyester and a gas barrier enhancing additive.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of the following: wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon optionally substituted with an alkyl and/or an OXO-ester, and R2 is a C4 to C14 hydrocarbyl, preferably the residue of a C4 to C14 OXO-alcohol. Also provided are processes for making the compounds and plasticized polymer compositions containing said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition mainly comprising an organic polymer containing a reactive silyl group, which is free from toxic organotin catalysts so as to be environmentally friendly and maintains good surface properties after being cured. The curable composition of the present invention comprises: (A) an organic polymer having a silyl group cross-linkable by siloxane bond formation; (B) a carboxylic acid and/or a carboxylate metal salt; (C) an amine compound; and (D) a phosphorus compound having an aryl group and a melting point of 23° C. or higher.

Abstract: A covering material for electric wire, and an insulated electric wire and a wiring harness including the same, wherein the wire including the covering material has a reduced diameter, is inserted into a connector. The covering material containing a polyvinyl chloride comprises, with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polyvinyl chloride, 10 to 20 parts by mass of a plasticizer, 1 to 6 parts by mass of a chlorinated polyethylene, and 1 to 6 parts by mass of an MBS resin, and a total amount of the chlorinated polyethylene and the MBS resin is 2 to 7 parts by mass. The wire has an external diameter of smaller than 1.1 mm, and comprises a conductor 1 and an insulator 2 that covers the conductor 1. The insulator 2 is made of the covering material, and has a thickness of 0.25 mm or smaller.

Abstract: Plastisol ink compositions are disclosed containing (meth)acrylate polymer, non-phthalate ester plasticizers, and optionally, pigment, filler, thixotropic agent, and other additives. The plasticizers are separated into lower and higher solvating plasticizers, and the composition for handling and storage is separated into two masterbatches with the (meth)acrylate polymer mixed with the lower solvating plasticizer. The plastisol can be used an ink of various colors for use in application to textiles. The plastisol ink compositions avoid polyvinyl chloride polymer resins and phthalate plasticizers conventionally employed in plastisol inks.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition containing 100 parts by weight of a rubber blend comprising 99-85 by weight % of chloroprene rubber and 1-15 by weight % of chlorinated polyethylene rubber, (A) 10 to 30 parts by weight of a polyether ester-based plasticizer having a molecular weight of 450 to 650, or (B) 10 to 30 parts by weight of both of a polyether ester-based plasticizer having a molecular weight of 450 to 900 and an ester-based plasticizer having a molecular weight 350 to 500, and 3 to 10 parts by weight of two or more aromatic amine-based antioxidants. The rubber composition can simultaneously satisfy requirements for use as, for example, an automobile grease cup material, that is, heat resistance, ozone resistance, cold resistance, and adhesion to metal or resin.

Abstract: A composition is formed from a polymeric acid precursor, such as polylactic acid (PLA), that is a least partially dissolved within a polymer dispersing solvent. An emulsion may be from polymeric acid precursor that is at least partially dissolved within a solvent and a liquid that is substantially immiscible with the solvent. In certain cases, the molecular weight of the polymeric acid precursor may be reduced in forming the solution. The solution may be used in treating a formation penetrated by a wellbore.

Abstract: An activatable adhesive that is formulated to readily absorb energy from a given radiation source, an activatable adhesive label that incorporates such an activatable adhesive, a system for activating such labels, and related methods and uses are described. The activatable adhesive includes a plasticizer, a tackifier, and an adhesive base polymer that includes butyl acrylate, styrene, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, and acrylic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound having high optical anisotropy and high compatibility with a polymer resin, which is represented by Formula 1 and has at least one substituent introduced to a biphenyl mesogenic core. Also, a resin composition including the compound and a polymer resin, and an optical member including the resin composition are disclosed. In the case of an optical member obtained by using a polymer resin composition including the compound represented by Formula 1, there is no phase separation, and it is possible to achieve a required optical characteristic with only a small amount thereof.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for printing, activating and applying a flow of linerless activatable labels to a flow of items to be labeled. An activatable adhesive is formulated to readily absorb energy from a given radiation source, an activatable adhesive linerless label incorporates such the activatable adhesive. Related methods and uses are described. The activatable adhesive includes a plasticizer, a tackifier, and an adhesive base polymer that includes butyl acrylate, styrene, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, and acrylic acid.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing coalescents and a latex polymer, wherein the coalescent has a volatile organic content of less than about 50% and is dispersible in the coating composition.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous floor coating composition, comprising water, at least one polymer film forming agent, and a plasticizing agent, wherein at least a portion of the plasticizing agent is a synergistic combination of tributoxyethyl phosphate and a benzoate ester blend. Such compositions have reduced phosphorus content, yet retain the leveling and gloss of tributoxyethyl phosphate plasticizers and also exhibit improved soil resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a kit for adhesion between an alginate impression material for dental use and an impression tray, which contains: (U) a pretreatment agent that contains (I) 100 parts by mass of an organic solvent that has a solubility parameter (?) of 17.0-23.0 [(MPa)1/2] and (II) 0.1-30 parts by mass of inorganic particles having an average particle diameter of 10 ?m or less; and (V1) an adhesive that contains (I) a polyamine compound that contains two or more amino groups in each molecule and (III) a lower alcohol solvent, or (V2) an adhesive that is obtained by mixing (I) a polyamine compound that contains two or more amino groups in each molecule, (II) an organic peroxide and (III) a lower alcohol solvent.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive that is composed of a metallocene catalyzed polyethylene polymer, a hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer, a tackifying resin, and a solid plasticizer. The preferred polyethylene polymer is an ethylene-octene copolymer, and the preferred styrenic block copolymer is a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene having less than 30% styrene content. The preferred solid plasticizer is either glycerol tribenzoate or 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol dibenzoate.

Abstract: Novel ester compositions are prepared by reacting 1) at least one diol, glycol or oligomeric glycol with 2) a mixture of at least one aromatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms. The compositions are effective plasticizers for a variety of polymers, particularly those employed in water-borne adhesives. The freezing point of the present ester mixtures and their efficacy as plasticizers and other types of additives and/or modifiers for a variety of polymer compositions can be varied by adjusting the relative concentrations of the aromatic and aliphatic acids used to prepare the ester composition.

Abstract: A composition is formed from a polymeric acid precursor, such as polylactic acid (PLA), that is a least partially dissolved within a polymer dispersing solvent. An emulsion may be from polymeric acid precursor that is at least partially dissolved within a solvent and a liquid that is substantially immiscible with the solvent. In certain cases, the molecular weight of the polymeric acid precursor may be reduced in forming the solution. The solution may be used in treating a formation penetrated by a wellbore.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a substrate carrying a delayed-tack formulation, wherein said delayed-tack formulation becomes tacky on heat activation to allow sealing between the substrate and itself or between the substrate and a further material, so that the resultant seal can be pealed open mechanically without damaging or destroying said substrate or said further material, and so that said formulation possesses re-tack properties to allow subsequent resealing.

Abstract: Both the viscosity of a plastisol comprising a dispersed polymer, a plasticizer for the polymers and at least one liquid diluent, and exudation of liquids from articles formed from the plastisol are minimized when the difference between 1) the weighted average of the Hildebrand solubility parameter values of all liquid ingredients, including plasticizer, in the plastisol and 2) the Hildebrand solubility parameter of the dispersed polymer is ±0.6 to ±1. The plastisols of the present invention are suitable for fabrication into films and molded objects, and as coating materials for a variety of metallic and non-metallic substrates.

Abstract: Provided are dispersions which comprise more than about (40) percent by weight of an organic peroxide which is normally solid, an effective dispersing amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable dispersing agent and water. The water and about (40) percent or more peroxide forms a paste. Addition of the dispersing agent/surfactant to a non-flowing organic paste resulted in the formation of a shear thinning aqueous dispersion. The aqueous dispersions can also contain optional components such as thickening agents and anionic emulsifiers.

Abstract: This invention provides film-forming compositions, including but not limited to polishes, coatings, adhesives and inks, comprising a at least one acrylic or vinyl acetate polymer or copolymer as a film-forming ingredient and, as the plasticizer, a blend in specified proportions of a) the benzoate of a 6-carbon monohydric alcohol, b) diethylene glycol dibenzoate and c) diethylene glycol monobenzoate.

Abstract: A container comprising a polyester composition with enhanced carbon dioxide and oxygen barrier properties is provided. The polyester composition comprises a polyester and a gas barrier enhancing additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoset plastic material, comprising a three-dimensional matrix containing sulphur atoms and at least one anti-plasticizing additive which is unreactive toward said matrix.

Abstract: Provided are a plasticizer composition including a hydroxypivalyl hydroxypivalate ester and a neopentylglycol ester, and a method of preparing the plasticizer composition. The plasticizer composition provides a polyvinyl chloride resin having excellent properties of heat loss, migration resistance and plasticization efficiency, and tensile strength, elongation, etc.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate, an ionizing radiation stabilizing additive, and a poly-substituted aromatic compound of formula: wherein X is an aryl group; Y is a non-hydrogen substituent group, a is 1 to 4, b is 0 to 4, a+b is less than or equal to 4, and c is 0 or 1; and wherein the amounts and identities of the polycarbonate, ionizing radiation stabilizing additive, and poly-substituted aromatic compound are selected such that a molded article having a thickness of 3.18 millimeters and comprising the thermoplastic composition has, after exposure to gamma radiation at 83 kGy and when measured according to ASTM D1925-70, an increase in yellowness index (dYI) of less than or equal to 50, when compared to the unexposed thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: A porous elastic pavement material is provided which is excellent in noise reducing effect and yet sustainably has a wet state slip resistance for a long period of time. The porous elastic pavement material comprises elastic aggregates (1), hard aggregates (2) and a binder (3) which binds the elastic aggregates (1) and the hard aggregates (2), wherein the hard aggregates (2) have an average particle diameter of 0.2 to 2 mm, and are present in a proportion of 25 to 65 vol % based on the elastic aggregates (1).

Abstract: A film or sheet having a glass transition temperature below about 23° C. and a melting temperature greater than about 120° C. is prepared by first preparing a polyester composition of about 50 to about 95 weight percent of a base copolyester having a melting temperature of less than about 220° C. and exhibiting more than about 1 percent crystallinity after annealing for 2000 minutes at a temperature of which the base copolyester has a maximum crystallization rate; and about 5 to about 50 weight percent of a plasticizer suitable for use with the base copolyester. The polyester composition is formed into a film or sheet. During formation of the film or sheet or afterwards, crystallization is induced to provide a soft and flexible film or sheet.

Abstract: A process for making a textured coating on a substrate and compositions for such coatings are disclosed wherein coating mixtures comprising un-expanded micro-capsules and a plastisol or other suitable resins are applied to the substrate and subsequently heat treated to expand the micro-capsules within the coating. The expanded micro-capsules create an aesthetically pleasing surface texture in the coating while retaining the desired wear-resistant properties of the coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a trimethylolpropane ester-based plasticizer composition for polyvinyl chloride resin, more particularly a plasticizer composition comprising trimethylolpropane ester capable of using as plasticizer of polyvinyl chloride resin. The present invention can prepare polyvinyl chloride resin having superior tensile strength, elongation, migration, and sheet heating loss etc. by using the plasticizer composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive composition having an element with a positive stress optical coefficient for a polarizing film and a polarizing film using the same.

Abstract: An elastomeric composition including a natural or synthetic rubber, and a cyclic dimerate ester and/or a cyclic trimerate ester plasticizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasticizer composition, and more particularly a plasticizer composition comprising neopentylglycol ester capable of being using as plasticizer of polyvinyl chloride resin, and method of prepation thereof. The plasticizer composition of the present invention can prepare polyvinyl chloride resin having superior tensile strength, elongation, static heat resistance, and viscosity stability etc.

Abstract: A polymer composition having satisfactory processing stability is provided which comprises a polymer; a bisphenol monoester represented by the Formula (1): wherein R1 represents hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl group; R2 and R3 each independently represents alkyl group; and R4 and R5 each independently represents hydrogen or methyl group; and a bisphenol diester represented by Formula (2) wherein R6 represents hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl group; R7 and R8each independently represents alkyl group; and R9 and R10 each independently represents hydrogen or methyl group in which amount of the compound of formula (2) is 0.001 to 5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the compounds of formulae (1) and (2).

Abstract: The invention describes food-compatible monofilaments and flat-shaped bodies made from them, wherein the monofilaments are based on polyester with the addition of 0.5 to 3.5 percent by weight of a polycarbonate, and which are characterized by an especially high abrasion resistance and resistance to foods. The shaped bodies are used for transporting, packaging, storing and handling foods and are characterized by reduced abrasion and an increased abrasion resistance. The quality of the foods that come into contact with such shaped bodies is excellent.

Abstract: Reactive hot melt polyurethane adhesives are useful in the graphic arts area, and in particular, for bookbinding applications such as casemaking, casing-in, gluing-off or thread-securing, facing, slip cases, lining-up, tightbacking, and bonding sides and joints; and for puzzle and gameboard lamination.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition according to the present invention is suited to be used for medical supplies or appliances and shows a very low yellow discoloration when exposed to an ionizing radiation for sterilization. The polycarbonate resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin; 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of an aromatic compound containing oxy group or carbonyl group; and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of: (A) a compound containing cyclic acetal group; (B) a sulfone compound; (C) a sulfoxide compound; (D) polyalkylene glycol, an ether of polyalkylene glycol or an ester of polyalkylene glycol; (E) a compound containing sulfonate group; and (F) an aromatic hydrocarbon-aldehyde resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-soluble block copolymers comprising at least one block of hydrophobic nature and at least one block of hydrophilic nature, the block of hydrophobic nature exhibiting hydrophilic units in an amount of between 33% and 99% by weight with respect to the total weight of the units of the hydrophobic block. These copolymers are preferably diblocks or triblocks and are prepared by a polymerization process referred to as a living or controlled. Control of their hydrophilic-lipophilic balance makes it possible to adjust their solubility in water and their self-association properties. These copolymers can be used in particular as adhesion agents or wetting agents.

Abstract: Mortar cement additives provide workability while retaining strength by employing a multi-stage polymer comprising a hydrophobically-modified, ionically-soluble polymer stage, the polymer being soluble at a pH of 6 and above; and an air-entraining agent. The additives also employ, as optional ingredients, set retarding agents and superplasticizers. Examplary methods of the invention involve addition of the multi-stage polymer and an air entraining agent to the mortar cement, preferably during intergrinding of Portland cement in the mill. Cement compositions comprising the polymer and an air-entraining agent are also disclosed.

Abstract: A novel plasticizer composition is disclosed which comprises an ethylene copolymer combined with a reactive ultraviolet (UV) absorbing agent by reaction. Useful UV absorbing agents include homopolymers and copolymers of vinyl-functionalized monomer of benzotriazole, benzophenone, or benzophenolate. A process for preparing this novel plasticizer composition is also provided.

Abstract: A material of general formula I: ##STR1## where E=0 indicates a non-cyclic system, and E=1 indicates a cyclic system;G is R.sub.3 SiR.sub.1 R.sub.2 (O).sub.kR.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 are independently selected from C.sub.1-16 alkyl which may be partly or fully halogenated, H and formula IA: ##STR2## wherein Y is a propylene group which may be partially halogenated with fluorine or chlorine and Y.sub.1 is independently selected from COO, OCO, O, S, CHOH, CHF, CO or CH.sub.2 ;Q and Q.sub.1 are independently selected from (CH.sub.2).sub.n wherein one or more non-adjacent methylenes may be replaced by O andn=0-20;Z and Z.sub.1 are independently selected from O, S, single covalent bond, COO or OCO; ##STR3## represents a mesogenic group and is given by the general structure II ##STR4## A, B, D are selected from the following rings: ##STR5## the above rings may be substituted with one or more of the following substituents in at least one of the available substitution positions: F, Cl, Br, CH.sub.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions for use as additives in the automotive industry, which compositions contain waste powder prime and a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate, diisoheptyl phthalate, a linear phthalate based upon C7-C9 alcohols, a mixture of esters containing a minimum of 55 percent of diesters and a maximum of 20 percent dibenzoate, a mixture of esters containing a minimum of 60 percent of diesters and a maximum of 30 percent dibenzoate and dipropylene glycol dibenzoate and automotive sealants which contain waste powder prime, a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate, diisoheptyl phthalate, a linear phthalate based upon C7-C9 alcohols, a mixture of esters containing a minimum of 55 percent of diesters and a maximum of 20 percent dibenzoate, a mixture of esters containing a minimum of 60 percent of diesters and a maximum of 30 percent dibenzoate and dipropylene glycol dibenzoate and automotive