Abstract: A melt-processable water soluble polymer composition having a high Melt Flow Index comprising a blend of a water soluble polymer with at least 15% by weight of the total composition of a hygroscopic salt to act as a lubricant to render the polymer extrudable and/or mouldable, wherein the water content of the salt is of less than 10% by weight, and optionally a solvent polymer plasticizer in a lower amount by weight percent than the hygroscopic salt.

Abstract: An inorganic film-forming composition for multilayer resist processes includes a complex that includes: metal atoms; at least one bridging ligand; and a ligand which is other than the at least one bridging ligand and which is derived from a hydroxy acid ester, a ?-diketone, a ?-keto ester, a ?-dicarboxylic acid ester or a combination thereof. The at least one bridging ligand includes a first bridging ligand derived from a compound represented by formula (1). An amount of the first bridging ligand is no less than 50 mol % with respect to a total of the bridging ligand. In the formula (1), R1 represents an organic group having a valency of n. X represents —OH, —COOH, —NCO or —NHRa, wherein Ra represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group. n is an integer of 2 to 4.

Abstract: A binder is described which comprises A) a hydrolysate or heterocondensate of at least one hydrolysable silicon compound and at least one metal, phosphorus or boron compound, the metal being selected from Al, Ge, Sn, Pb, Ti, Mg, Li, V, Nb, Ta, Zr and Hf, B) an organic polymerizable or polycondensable monomer or oligomer and C) a buffer, so that the pH of the buffered binder is in the range from 2 to 7, and optionally a complexing agent, if appropriate, the at least one hydrolysable silicon compound comprising one or more hydrolysable silicon compounds having at least one nonhydrolysable group or oligomers thereof. The binder is suitable for consolidating bulk or loose substrates.

Abstract: This PZT-based ferroelectric thin film-forming composition comprises: a PZT precursor; a diol; one of polyvinyl pyrrolidones and a polyethylene glycol; water, and a linear monoalcohol having 6 to 12 carbon chains. In this composition, a concentration of the PZT precursor in 100 wt % of the composition is 17 wt % to 35 wt % in terms of oxides, the ratio of the diol to 100 wt % of the composition is 16 wt % to 56 wt %, the ratio of the one of the polyvinyl pyrrolidones and the polyethylene glycol to 1 mol of the PZT precursor is 0.01 mol to 0.25 mol, the ratio of the water to 1 mol of the PZT precursor is 0.5 mol to 3 mol, and the ratio of the linear monoalcohol to 100 wt % of the composition is 0.6 wt % to 10 wt %.

Abstract: This is to provide an aqueous metal surface treatment agent for a lithium ion secondary battery which can improve interlaminar adhesiveness between a metal member and a resin coating layer such as a film or a coated film, and solvent resistance without using trivalent chromium. The aqueous metal surface treatment agent for a lithium ion secondary battery comprises a polyvinyl alcohol resin containing 2 to 15 mol % of a 1,2-diol structural unit represented by the formula (1): having a degree of saponification of 90 to 99.9 mol % and an average degree of polymerization of 250 to 3000; and a metallic crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising at least the following A and B: A) a polymer comprising, in polymerized from, at least one “monomer that comprises at least one hydroxyl group;” and B) an organometal compound comprising at least one metal selected from Ti, Zr, Hf, Co, Mn, Zn, or combinations thereof, and wherein the organometal compound is present in an amount greater than 5 weight percent, based on the sum weight of A and B.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving the barrier properties of polyethylene films The method comprises mixing a substantially linear, high density polyethylene with a nucleating agent and converting the mixture into a film The film made by the method of the invention has at least a 15% improvement on the water vapor barrier property and/or in the oxygen barrier property compared with the control film made from the same substantially linear, high density polyethylene but does not contain the nucleating agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyurethane P comprising a moiety derived from a polyfunctional isocyanate F, and a hydroxyfunctional compound ABCE made from a grafted fatty acid AB which in turn is made from a fatty acid A having at least one olefinic unsaturation, and grafted with a mixture B of olefinically unsaturated monomers which mixture comprises at least one acid-functional olefinically unsaturated monomer B1, wherein the grafted fatty acid AB has on average at least 1.1 acid groups per molecule, at least one polyhydric alcohol C having at least two hydroxyl groups, and at least one fatty acid E, to a process of making this polyurethane, and to a method of use thereof in the form of an aqueous dispersion to formulate coating compositions.

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 method for stabilizing a polymeric structure against thermo-oxidative degradation is described. A polymeric core structure is provided with a skin layer that contains a skin resin in which the skin resin at least partially envelops a portion of the core structure. The skin structure then provides a barrier that thereby stabilizes the portion of the structure that is enveloped. The skin resin is made from a treated polyarylene sulfide.

Abstract: This invention relates to galvanic aluminum alloy powder-pigments coated with a semi-conducting corrosion inhibiting oxide and the process for preparing said coated powder-pigments in combination with film-forming binders for coating metal substrates to inhibit corrosion. The coated aluminum alloy powder-pigments are electrically active and prevent corrosion of metals which are more cathodic (electropositive) than the aluminum alloy pigments.

Abstract: Chromate-free corrosion-inhibiting coating compositions comprising film-forming binders and galvanic aluminum alloy powders prepared in an oxygen (oxidizing), nitrogen (inert) or nitrogen-hydrogen (reducing) atmosphere having particle sizes ranging up to 100 microns. The aluminum alloy powders having the formula: aluminum-zinc-X (AlZnX) wherein X is an element selected from the group consisting of indium, gallium, tin and bismuth. Improvement in corrosion protection is obtained by the addition of chemical inhibitors such as an azole or talcite clay to the coating which further inhibits the self-corrosion of the aluminum alloy and extends the corrosion protection of the metal substrate being protected.

Abstract: Additive repair of advanced photomasks with low temperature or optical curing via direct write lithographic printing with sharp tips and cantilevers. The optical properties of the materials formed from the ink can be tuned (e.g., n and k values). Sol gel inks, including silsesquioxane inks, can be used to form MoSi compositions. The repaired photomasks are resistant to washing under normal photomask washing conditions. AFM instrumentation can be used to perform the additive repair to provide the high resolution and registration.

Abstract: A polymer blend comprising high density polyethylene, hydrocarbon resin and nucleating agent; non-oriented film layers and non-oriented films comprising the blend; and packaging articles comprising the non-oriented film are provided. The non-oriented film has normalized moisture vapor transmission rate of no greater than 0.30 g-mil/100 in2/day measured at about 100° F. and 90% external relative humidity. The polymer blend comprises from about 69% by weight to about 90% by weight high density polyethylene, wherein the high density polyethylene has a melt index of at least 1.0 g/10 min and a density greater than 0.958 g/cc; from about 5% by weight to about 30% by weight hydrocarbon resin; and from about 0.01% by weight to about 1% by weight nucleating agent.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a nucleating agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a curable composition comprising one or more of organic metal compounds as resin bleed-out controller and its application in semiconductor packages. Particularly, the organic metal compound is an organic titanate. In some embodiments, the organic titanates include, but are not limited to tetraalkyl titanates and titanate chelates. The composition shows excellent performance in bleeding-out control and thus can reduce the occurrence of failure, such as die top delamination, in semiconductor packages.

Abstract: A binder is described which comprises A) a hydrolysate or heterocondensate of at least one hydrolysable silicon compound and at least one metal, phosphorus or boron compound, the metal being selected from Al, Ge, Sn, Pb, Ti, Mg, Li, V, Nb, Ta, Zr and Hf, B) an organic polymerizable or polycondensable monomer or oligomer and C) a buffer, so that the pH of the buffered binder is in the range from 2 to 7, and optionally a complexing agent, if appropriate, the at least one hydrolysable silicon compound comprising one or more hydrolysable silicon compounds having at least one nonhydrolysable group or oligomers thereof. The binder is suitable for consolidating bulk or loose substrates.

Abstract: A composition comprising the components (I) an aliphatic polyester-based resin selected from the group consisting of polyhydroxyalkanoates with 3 to 8 carbon atoms in the repeating unit, and (II) a divalent metal alcoholate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition which enables to obtain a transparent member having excellent transparency, high refractive index and high strength and an optical component composed of such a transparent member. A resin composition of the present invention comprises a polymerizable compound or a resin component and an organically modified fine particle produced in the presence of a high-temperature high-pressure water as a reaction field, in which an organic material is bonded to the surface of a metal fine particle.

Abstract: Magnesium rich compositions for coating metal substrates comprising a polymeric binder with up to 80 weight percent of the composition of magnesium and magnesium compounds or a mixture of magnesium and zinc and the various compounds thereof, and an effective amount of at least one corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: A composition for forming a hydrophilic film, comprising (A) a hydrophilic polymer having a silane coupling group at the terminal or on the side chain of the polymer, the polymer having a specific structure, and (B) a metal complex catalyst; a spray composition; and a hydrophilic member provided with the composition by spray coating. A composition for the formation of a hydrophilic film, ensuring that a hydrophilic coating excellent in durability, antifouling property, water resistance and the like can be easily formed while keeping hydrophilicity and the coating workability is excellent, and a hydrophilic member using the composition are provided.

Abstract: A composition comprised of a fatty acid metal salt and a fatty compound for use in an energy-curable coating having improved gloss and low coefficient of friction.

Abstract: Novel compositions, as well as related methods, coatings, and articles, are disclosed.

Abstract: A transparent drying agent includes a mixture of an alkoxide of the Group II, Group III or Group IV metal and a transparent organic polymer which is inert to and soluble with this metal alkoxide.

Abstract: A method of preparing a hydrophobic mineral and/or filler material, for example a gypsum material, comprises (i) preparing a hydrolyzate containing polysiloxanes by hydrolyzing a hydrolysable silane or hydrolysable silane mixture in the presence of an acid hydrolysis catalyst; and (ii) combining the polysiloxane hydrolyzate with the mineral and/or filler, and optionally water and/or a catalyst for condensation of the hydrolysate.

Abstract: Corona resistant, high temperature polymeric materials are disclosed which are generally useful in high voltage wire insulation or similar type applications. The materials contain composite fillers having an organic component with excellent dispersion properties in certain organic solvents, depending upon the particular embodiment selected, and an inorganic ceramic oxide component generally having excellent corona resistance properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-retardant thermoplastic composition which comprises at least (A) a thermoplastic polymer and (B) a flame-retardant system and which also contains (C) an n-alkanelactam-substituted polymer. Such a composition shows both a good flame retardancy, in particular a short afterflame time and little dripping, and also excellent mechanical properties. In particular, the n-alkanelactam-substituted polymer is a polyolefine, substituted with n-alkanelactam groups, with n being chosen from between 2 and 12. More in particular, the n-alkanelactam is polyvinyl pyrrolidone. Preferably, the thermoplastic polymer is a polycondensation polymer, in particular a polyamide, a polyester or a polycarbonate. Particularly suitable for use as the polyamide are PA-6, PA-6,6, PA-4,6 and semi-aromatic polyamides. The flame-retardant system may be both a halogen-containing and a halogen-free system.

Abstract: Compounds of and compositions comprising specific salts of saturated [2.2.2] dicarboxylate in order to provide highly desirable properties within thermoplastic (e.g., polyolefin) articles are provided. The inventive salts and derivatives thereof are useful as nucleating and/or clarifying agents for such thermoplastics, are easy to produce and handle, and relatively inexpensive to manufacture. Such compounds induce high peak crystallization and improved stiffness within thermoplastics. Also, thermoplastic compositions comprising such novel nucleating agents exhibit improved heat distortion properties and clarity levels in comparison with the closest unsaturated salt nucleating agents. Thermoplastic additive compositions and methods of producing thermoplastics with such compounds are also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: Compounds of and compositions comprising specific salts of saturated [2.2.2] dicarboxylate in order to provide highly desirable properties within thermoplastic (e.g., polyolefin) articles are provided. The inventive salts and derivatives thereof are useful as nucleating and/or clarifying agents for such thermoplastics, are easy to produce and handle, and relatively inexpensive to manufacture. Such compounds induce high peak crystallization and improved stiffness within thermoplastics. Also, thermoplastic compositions comprising such novel nucleating agents exhibit improved heat distortion properties and clarity levels in comparison with the closest unsaturated salt nucleating agents. Thermoplastic additive compositions and methods of producing thermoplastics with such compounds are also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: The compositions contain, as heat stabilizer, an effective amount of bismuth carboxylate chosen from bismuth succinate, acrylate and terephthalate and their mixtures. In general, this amount is at least 0.05 part and does not exceed 5 parts per 100 parts by weight of vinylidene fluoride polymer. The heat stabilizers according to the invention are suitable both for the thermal stabilization of virgin polymers and for the stabilization/decoloration of thermally degraded waste polymers.

Abstract: The process of this invention can be utilized to stabilize tin-coupled rubbery polymers. This process involves adding a chelating diamine or a metal salt of a cyclic alcohol to the rubbery polymer after the tin coupling has been carried out. This invention more specifically discloses a process for improving the stability of a tin-coupled rubbery polymer which comprises adding a metal salt of a cyclic alcohol to the tin-coupled rubbery polymer subsequent to the time at which the tin-coupled rubbery polymer is coupled. The use of metal salts of cyclic alcohols does not lead to recycle stream contamination because they do not co-distill with hexane or form compounds during steam-stripping which co-distill with hexane. In other words, the boiling points of these metal salts of cyclic alcohols are very high, so they do not co-distill with hexane and contaminate recycle streams. Additionally, metal salts of cyclic alcohols are considered to be environmentally safe.

Abstract: The compositions contain, as heat stabilizer, an effective amount of bismuth carboxylate chosen from bismuth succinate, acrylate and terephthalate and their mixtures. In general, this amount is at least 0.05 part and does not exceed 5 parts per 100 parts by weight of vinylidene fluoride polymer. The heat stabilizers according to the invention are suitable both for the thermal stabilization of virgin polymers and for the stabilization/decoloration of thermally degraded waste polymers.

Abstract: Water-absorbing resin compositions obtained by adding a water-soluble thiol compound in the process of drying or pulverizing a hydrogel of a water-absorbing resin which is obtained by polymerizing a water-soluble monomer having a polymerizable unsaturated group optionally with a polysaccharide, in the presence of a crosslinking agent and water. Composition of the present invention are highly efficient in water absorption and safe for having extremely low amounts of residual monomer and water-soluble component.

Abstract: The present invention provides a continuous melt process for the preparation of a zinc oxide/pentaerythritol chemical product comprising the steps of providing a continuous processor having a product feed zone, a reaction zone, and a discharge zone.

Abstract: Highly filled, curable compositions containing a curable liquid, e.g. methyl methacrylate; 20 to 80% by weight of a finely divided inorganic filler of defined particle size, e.g. silica; a functionalized polymer containing a low Tg component which is soluble in the curable liquid, e.g. a functionalized vinyl aromatic/conjugated diene block copolymer; and other components which diperse the filler in the curable liquid and couple the filler to the matrix can be used to produce cured composites which show improved resistance to stress induced by thermal cycling.

Abstract: Highly filled, curable compositions containing a curable liquid, e.g. methyl methacrylate; 20 to 80% by weight of a finely divided inorganic filler of defined particle size, e.g. silica; a non-functionalized polymer containing a low Tg component which is soluble in the curable liquid, e.g. a non-functionalized vinyl aromatic/conjugated diene block copolymer; and other components which diperse the filler in the curable liquid and couple the filler to the matrix can be used to produce cured composites which show improved resistance to stress induced by thermal cycling.

Abstract: Described is a flexible adhesive formulation for bonding a semiconductor device to a flexible substrate and a flexible card containing a semiconductor device which can be processed in a computer.

Abstract: Melt extrusion processes involving phosphite stabilized polyolefin compositions subject to solid by-product formation during melt extrusion are improved by the addition of a metal salt of a lactic acid to the composition. The processes involving the improved compositions exhibit reduced levels of screen pack plugging during fiber and film extrusion processes than that achieved with fatty acid salts, such as calcium stearate.

Abstract: An aqueous composition suitable for use as a printing ink is provided which comprises an aqueous solution or emulsion of a film-forming polymer containing a titanium compound which is the reaction product of a titanium orthoester, a beta-diketone and a dihydric alcohol.Preferably the composition also contains a pigment or dye and other conventional printing ink additives.The titanium compounds enhance the adhesion and heat resistance properties of the compositions and in contrast to known additives do not lose their efficacy when the ink is stored for more than a few hours.

Abstract: One-piece and multi-layered golf balls are improved in flying performance by forming the one-piece ball entirely or multi-layered golf ball core from a rubber composition comprising a base rubber, an unsaturated carboxylic acid metal salt, and an organic sulfur compound and/or a metal salt thereof.

Abstract: Described is a flexible adhesive formulation for bonding a semiconductor device to a flexible substrate and a flexible card containing a semiconductor device which can be processed in a computer.

Abstract: Coatings compositions, which are useful as buffer layers between ceramic layers derived from polysilazane-containing compositions and ceramic layers derived from organoborosilazane polymer-containing compositions, are obtained by dissolving (A) a Group IIIa metal hydrocarbyloxide, such as aluminum sec-butoxide, (B) a Group IVb metal hydrocarbyloxide, such as zirconium propoxide, (C) a bis-, tris-, or tetrakis(dialkylamino)metal of Group IVb, such as tetrakis(diethylamino)titanium, (D) a polysilazane and/or a bis-, tris-, or tetrakis(dialkylamino)silane, such as tetrakis(dimethylamino)silane, and (E) optionally also a cyclopentadienyl Group IVb metal halide, such as bis(cyclopentadienyl)zirconium dichloride, in an organic solvent, the amounts of ingredients A-D being such that each constitutes 1-50% of their combined weights, and the amount of ingredient E being such that it constitutes 0-20% of the combined weights of the ingredients.

Abstract: Flame retardant polyester compositions exhibiting good processability comprising at least one polyester resin and a flame retardant additive comprising a halogenated polycarbonate resin and an antimony compound in a polyetherimide ester elastomer resin carrier.

Abstract: Protective overcoat compositions and photographic elements containing same comprise:(a) a hydroxylated latex polymer;(b) a hydrolyzed metal lower alkoxide; and,(c) a fluoroalkyl polyether surface active agent.The overcoat is transparent and flexible and provides protection against scratches and abrasion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a casting resin based on acrylic acid esters having a high content of finely dispersed fillers and containing a mixture of organosilicon compounds having functional groups and metallic acid esters of metals of Groups IVB and VB of the Periodic Table of the Elements. The functional group of the organosilicon compound is ethylenically unsaturated and bound to the silicon atom either directly or through alkylene groups. The addition of this mixture to the casing resins produces a desirable reduction of the viscosity of these resins, which are used, for example, for the manufacture of sanitary articles.The filler content is at least 20% and can be as high as 95% with the proviso that when the filler content is in excess of 80 wt. -%, the filler contains 10 to 30 wt. -%, based on the total weight of filler, of fines having a particle size less than 0.1 mm and the remainder of the filler being coarse up to 4 mm.

Abstract: Costabilizers which are copolymers of oxazolines and bisoxazolines enhance the stabilizing properties of primary stabilizers such as polyoxazolines and zinc compounds in chloride-containing thermoplastic molding compositions, preferably based on polymers of vinyl chloride.

Abstract: A curable coating composition, which provides excellent corrosion protection to metals, is disclosed. The composition comprises (I) a reaction product (or blend) of a resinous copolymeric siloxane solution with a liquid organohydrogenpolysiloxane, (II) a hydroxy-functional diorganopolysiloxane, (III) an organosilane, (IV) a trialkyl orthoformate, (V) an organic titanate and (VI) a condensation catalyst. High solids compositions of the present invention can be applied by conventional siphon cup spray equipment and have an extended bath life relative to prior art formulations of this type.

Abstract: Costabilizers which are composed of pyrroles and/or dihydropyridines and/or copolymers of oxazolines and bisoxazolines and/or polyols enhance the stabilizing effect of primary stabilizers such as polyoxazolines and zinc compounds in thermoplastic molding compositions, such as those based on polymers of vinyl chloride.

Abstract: The invention relates to the stabilization of organic polymers against degradation by light by the addition of (a) a light stabilizer of the formula ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen or methyl and A is an alkylene radical, and (b) an oxide, hydroxide, carboxylate, enolate or phenate of magnesium or zinc.

Abstract: Protective overcoat compositions and photographic elements containing same comprise:(a) a water-soluble hydroxylated polymer;(b) a hydrolyzed metal lower alkoxide or mixtures thereof and wherein when said hydrolyzed metal lower alkoxide is a tetrafunctional silicon lower alkoxide said hydrolyzed metal lower alkoxide comprises a mixture of said tetrafunctional silicon lower alkoxide with another hydrolyzed metal lower alkoxide that is not a tetrafunctional silicon lower alkoxide; and(c) a fluoroalkyl polyether surface active agent. The overcoat is transparent and flexible and provides protection against scratches and abrasion.