Abstract: Provided is an encapsulant for optical semiconductor devices, which is capable of enhancing the adhesion between a housing and the encapsulant when an optical semiconductor device is encapsulated in the housing, and which is also capable of enhancing the bonding reliability with respect to humidity. The encapsulant for optical semiconductor devices includes: a first organopolysiloxane having an alkenyl group bonded to a silicon atom and an aryl group bonded to a silicon atom, but not having a hydrogen atom bonded to a silicon atom; a second organopolysiloxane having a hydrogen atom bonded to a silicon atom and an aryl group bonded to a silicon atom; a catalyst for hydrosilylation reaction; and an organic compound having a titanium atom.

Abstract: Golf balls containing a core having at least one layer and cover having at least one layer are provided. A thermoplastic ionomeric composition is used to form at least one layer of the ball. The composition is prepared by providing a masterbatch comprising cycloalkene (polyalkenamer) rubber and neutralizing agent and mixing the masterbatch with ethylene acid copolymer. The acid groups are neutralized to 30 weight percent or greater, preferably 50% or greater, and more preferably 70% or greater. The resulting ball has high resiliency and rebounding properties along with a soft feel.

Abstract: Polymer composition comprising a) 10-99.99% by weight of at least one polyolefin, b) 0-50% by weight of a thermoplastic that is not a polyolefin, c) 0.005-1% by weight of per se known polymer additives, as well as an additional component chosen among d) at least one polybranched organic/inorganic hybrid polymer which has an inorganic core carrying organic branches, the core and branches forming a particulate structure, or/and e) a fat-soluble metal compound prepared by reacting a metal salt and an acidic, organic compound in a process in which a suitable oxidation agent ensures that all the metal in the end product is present in its highest stable oxidation state at standard conditions (25° C. and maximum 98% humidity).

Abstract: The present invention provides a chromium-free surface treatment liquid which enables forming, on a metal material surface, a film excellent in corrosion resistance at bent portions of a steel sheet, solvent resistance, coating properties after alkaline degreasing, and sweat resistance. The surface treatment liquid contains a resin compound having a specific bisphenol skeleton, a cationic urethane resin emulsion, a silane coupling agent, an organic titanium chelate compound, a quadrivalent vanadyl compound, a molybdate compound, a fluorine compound, and water at predetermined proportions. The pH of the surface treatment liquid is in the range of 4 to 5.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to adhesion promoters comprising an organotitanium compound and a polyamide, for use in solvent-based liquid inks and coatings for flexible packaging, including non-direct food packaging, uses of such adhesion promoters, methods of using such adhesion promoters, inks and coating comprising such adhesion promoters and articles printed with the inks and coatings comprising such adhesion promoters, for example, a laminated printed article (20) comprising a printed image (1) on a substrate (2) and superimposed with an overlay (3) wherein the printed image (1) is prepared from inks or coatings comprising the adhesion promoters.

Abstract: Rubber compositions excellent in durability are disclosed, as well as a pneumatic tire including a band and/or a breaker edge strip formed from the rubber compositions. A rubber composition for a band topping includes, per 100 parts by mass a rubber component containing not less than 50% by mass of an isoprene-based rubber, predetermined amounts of sulfur, a compound such as resorcinol resins, a compound such as partial condensates of hexamethoxymethylol melamine, silica, and a carbon black having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of 38 to 125 m2/g. A rubber composition for a breaker edge strip includes, per 100 parts by mass of a rubber component containing not less than 50% by mass of an isoprene-based rubber, predetermined amounts of sulfur, a compound such as resorcinol resins, a compound such as partial condensates of hexamethoxymethylol melamine, and a cobalt salt of an organic acid.

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 provides a chromium-free surface treatment agent, comprising: a resin compound having a specific bisphenol skeleton; cationic urethane resin emulsion; silane coupling agent; an organic titanium chelate compound; a quadrivalent vanadyl compound; a molybdic acid compound; and water, wherein these components are blended at predetermined ratios such that pH value of the surface treatment agent is in the range of 4 to 5. The one-pack type chromium-free surface treatment agent of the present invention exhibits good stability during storage and is capable of forming on a metal material surface a coating film excellent in corrosion resistance at a bending-processed portion of a steel sheet, solvent resistance and paintability after alkali degreasing.

Abstract: The present invention is to a composition made from a polyester produced by the acid or ester polyester process, a cobalt salt and a base, preferably an alkaline metal base. The composition can be made by blending a cobalt salt with a polyester which has been polymerized in the presence a alkaline metal ion derived from a basic alkaline metal compound, e.g. alkaline metal base or basic alkaline metal salt. The composition may optionally comprise an ionic compatibilizer, which may further be blended with a partially aromatic polyamide. This blend can be processed into a container having both active and passive oxygen barrier with an improved color and clarity than that achieved by cobalt alone. The use of the cobalt salt in combination with the base can also be used to improve the color of recycled polyester durin processing.

Abstract: A composition for treating wood, concrete, masonry and related materials to effect sealing the article against water, preventing microbial attack, protecting against UV degradation, and optionally imparting a color for aesthetic purposes and an article treated with the composition. The composition includes a solvent having an elevated flash point, no VOC's or substantially no VOC's, and the composition can be used inside with little or no additional ventilation. The compositions contain no antioxidants, or low and controlled levels of antioxidants to allow the applied composition to properly oxidize and cure upon exposure to air. The compositions can be applied by all conventional methods known for applying sealants and stains.

Abstract: A composition includes a polymer matrix, a multiple-acid-derived metal soap, wherein the metal has an oxidation state of +3 or +4. An associated method for making a rubber composition includes the steps of: combining a solvent and a multiple carboxylic, phosphonic, phosphoric, sulfuric, or sulfonic acid, or mixtures thereof, and mixing to form solution A; adding a source of metal ions to solution A and mixing to form a product A, the metal being selected from the metals having an oxidation state of +3 or +4, whereby product A includes a multiple-acid-derived metal soap; and combining the multiple-acid-derived metal soap with a diene rubber.

Abstract: A rubber composition for adhering a steel cord that improves wet heat-resistant adhesioness, particularly heat-resistant adhesioness, by preventing adhesion deterioration due to heat, as well as initial adhesioness between a steel cord and a rubber, is disclosed. The rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a diene rubber component and from 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of composite graphite particles containing boron, obtained by heating and graphitizing carbon black together with boron or a compound containing boron.

Abstract: A digital printing composition includes a carrier and a colorant. The carrier includes a hydrocarbon having at least one unsaturated bond. The hydrocarbon is configured to at least one of polymerize or crosslink in the presence of a charged species produced from a corona generator.

Abstract: The present invention provides for polyisobutenyl sulfonates, methods for preparing them, and composition employing them; wherein said polyisobutenyl sulfonates have improved low temperature and high temperature viscometric properties. The polyisobutenyl sulfonates are prepared by sulfonating polyisobutene and reacting the polyisobutenyl sulfonate with an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, wherein the polyisobutene is characterized by having at least 90 mole percent methyl-vinylidene, a number average molecular weight of about 350 to 5,000, and a ratio of weight average molecular weight to number average molecular weight Mw/Mn of from about 1.01 to about 1.4.

Abstract: The invention provides a rubber composition for studless tire achieving well-balanced abrasion resistance, performance on ice and snow, handling stability, and wet grip performance; and a studless tire including a tread produced from the composition. The composition contains: a rubber component; aromatic oil; silica; carbon black; and a mixture of a zinc salt of aliphatic carboxylic acid and a zinc salt of aromatic carboxylic acid, wherein the total of NR and BR in 100% by mass of the rubber component is 30% by mass or more, the amount of aromatic oil is 12-85 parts by mass, the amount of silica is 12-85 parts by mass, and the amount of mixture is 1 part by mass or more, per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, and the proportion of silica is 45% by mass or more per 100% by mass of the total of the silica and carbon black.

Abstract: A rubber composition for coating a steel cord, in which processability, durability and adhesive condition can be improved with favorable balance, and a tire using the rubber composition are provided. The rubber composition for coating a steel cord comprises 40 to 70 parts by weight of silica having a nitrogen adsorbing-specific surface area of 100 to 200 m2/g, 1 to 15 parts by weight of a silane coupling agent, 12 to 20 parts by weight of zinc oxide, 3.5 to 5 parts by weight of sulfur, and an organic cobalt in an amount of 0.05 to 0.3 part by weight, converted into metal cobalt amount, on the basis of 100 parts by weight of a rubber component, and a tire is prepared using the rubber composition.

Abstract: A polyamide-poly(arylene ether) composition is prepared by melt blending specific amounts of components including a polyamide, a poly(arylene ether), a hydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene, a compatibilizing agent, and partially saponified ester of a C16-C36 aliphatic carboxylic acid and a C2-C12 aliphatic alcohol. The composition is useful for molding articles that have a significantly reduced incidence of the cosmetic defect known as “silver streaks”.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition having an equivalent spherical diameter of 1 mm to 50 mm, a degree of crystallization of not less than 65% and less than 99%, an intrinsic viscosity of not more than 0.7 dl/g and a cyclic trimer content of not more than 0.4% by weight. This polymer resin composition has an excellent color tone, causes no significant viscosity lowering or viscosity rise, and can withstand a process which is exposed to a long-term thermal history. A polyester resin composition having a viscosity suitable for extrusion in a general-purpose manner, a production process thereof, and a polyester film are also provided.

Abstract: Products which decompose when exposed to water are disclosed. The products comprise polyvinyl alcohol, talc, polyethylene glycol, and one or more of fiberglass and a titanium complex. The hardness or softness of the products may be varied by varying the relative amounts of talc, fiberglass, and titanium complex used therein. The products may be formed into items such as golf tees, stakes for ground-anchored structures, pellets for firearms, survey stakes and flags.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable resin composition containing a biodegradable resin, a plasticizer and a crystal nucleus agent, the plasticizer being a compound containing two or more ester groups in the molecule thereof, wherein at least one alcohol component constituting the ester contains an alkylene oxide having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, added in the average amount of 0.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a blend of aromatic polycarbonate and polylactic acid, the method for preparing the same and the use thereof. In the present invention a transesterification catalyst is added during the preparing process with regard to the blend of aromatic polycarbonate and polylactic acid to improve the compatibility of the components in the blend. The blend of aromatic polycarbonate and polylactic acid is provided with the good mechanical properties, thermal processibility and flame retardance properties, and can be widely applied to mechanical product or parts, electronic equipments and/or parts, construction material and/or commodities.

Abstract: A primer composition used for applying a radical-curable resin-based waterproof material onto a concrete floor slab of an existing or newly established road bridge, is a troublesome application. For example, it is a problem in that a large machine is required for application thereof. The primer composition is a resin composition containing a urethane (meth)acrylate resin, (B) a polymerizable unsaturated monomer containing a hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate (B-1) and another polymerizable unsaturated monomer (B-2), (C) a curing accelerator, (D) a paraffin wax, and (E) a drying aid, in which the above components satisfy a specific molar ratio and specific mass ratios. The primer composition has a good crack-load-following capability, blistering resistance, adhesiveness, and bending resistance. Also provided is a waterproof floor slab structure using the primer composition and a method for waterproofing a floor slab.

Abstract: This invention provides an organic rare earth metal complex, which emits fluorescence with a wavelength in the range of 550 to 900 nm, particularly a fluorescent resin composition comprising an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer containing 0.01 to 10% by mass of an organic rare earth metal complex represented by general formula wherein R represents an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group; Ln represents a rare earth metal; A represents group —CH?CH—; and n is 0 or 1. There are also provided a solar battery module using the fluorescent resin composition as a sealing material between a front cover and a crystalline silicon cell, and a solar battery with high conversion efficiency.

Abstract: Thermoplastically processable PVC mixtures having enhanced stability are prepared by incorporating at least one stabilizer containing metal ions and a modified polyvinyl alcohol co-stabilizer.

Abstract: This invention is to provide rubber composition having vulcanization retarding effect that is as same as or greater than that of DCBS, maintaining favorable working ability and providing excellent adherence to the metal, without the use of current vulcanization retarder, such as CTP that may generate problems of decreased physical properties of rubber and blooming after vulcanization. The rubber composition of the invention comprises rubber component, sulfenamide-containing vulcanization accelerator represented by formula (I), and sulfur.

Abstract: Polymer composition comprising a) 10-99.99% by weight of at least one polyolefin, b) 0-50% by weight of a thermoplastic that is not a polyolefin, c) 0.005-1% by weight of per se known polymer additives, as well as an additional component chosen among d) at least one polybranched organic/inorganic hybrid polymer which has an inorganic core carrying organic branches, the core and branches forming a particulate structure, or/and e) a fat-soluble metal compound prepared by reacting a metal salt and an acidic, organic compound in a process in which a suitable oxidation agent ensures that all the metal in the end product is present in its highest stable oxidation state at standard conditions (25° C. and maximum 98% humidity).

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition including a fluorine-containing polymer, and excellent in heat resistance even if only a small amount of additives is added to the composition. The present invention relates to a composition, comprising: a fluorine-containing polymer (a) and a cobalt compound (b).

Abstract: A surface-treatment agent contains a resin compound having a specific bisphenol skeleton, a cationic urethane resin emulsion, a silane coupling agent, an organic titanium chelate compound, a tetravalent vanadyl compound, and water, with predetermined proportions and having a pH of 4 to 5; a method for producing a coated steel sheet using the surface-treatment agent; and a coated steel sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel organic/inorganic hybrid membranes which have the following composition: a polymer acid containing —SO3H, PO3H2, —COOH or B(OH)2 groups, a polymeric ease (optional), which contains primary, secondary or tertiary amino groups, pyridine groups, imidazole, benzimidazole, triazole, benzotriazole, pyrazole or benzopyrazole groups, either in the side chain or in the main chain; an additional polymeric base (optional) containing the aforementioned basic groups; an element or metal oxide or hydroxide, which has been obtained by hydrolysis and/or sol-gel reaction of an elementalorganic and/or metalorganic compound during the membrane forming process and/or by a re-treatment of the membrane in aqueous acidic, alkaline or neutral electrolytes. The invention also relates to methods for producing said membranes and to various uses for membranes of this type.

Abstract: The invention relates to a waterborne coating composition comprising between 10 and 50% by weight of a water-dispersible and hydrophobic polyester resin, between 50 and 90% by weight of a metal salt of a fatty acid (with the amounts being based on the total solids content in the waterborne coating composition), and a base in an amount of between 70% and 130% of the number of carboxylic acid groups in the resin. It furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of said waterborne coating composition, and to its use.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is provide a rubber composition for coating a tire cord, which improves adhesion with a tire cord and has an effect of recovering adhesion with a tire cord at hygrothermal aging with maintaining the initial vulcanization rate. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for coating a tire cord comprising 0.7 to 3 parts by weight of benzothiazolyl sulfenamide or benzothiazolyl sulfenimide represented by the chemical formula (1): (wherein R1 is a linear alkyl group having a branched structure of 3 to 16 carbon atoms, and R2 is a linear alkyl group having a branched structure of 3 to 16 carbon atoms or a benzothiazolyl sulfide group) and 3 to 7 parts by weight of sulfur based on 100 parts by weight of a rubber component containing at least 60% by weight of a natural rubber and/or an isoprene rubber.

Abstract: A plastic preform, container or article includes a multilayer wall having at least one layer of a matrix resin, at least one layer of a barrier resin, an adhesion-promoting material blended with the barrier resin and/or matrix resin, and an active oxygen barrier composition blended with the barrier resin and/or matrix resin. The adhesion-promoting material promotes bonding between the barrier and matrix resin layers and includes an amine polymer, preferably an imine polymer having a number of available primary, secondary or tertiary amine groups. The matrix resin preferably is an ester-containing resin, such as PET. The barrier resin preferably is EVOH. The active oxygen barrier composition includes a metal with an additive compound, and may also include a host polymer.

Abstract: A curable coating composition that exhibits improved cure and adhesion to various substrates, especially synthetic textiles used in the manufacture of air bags, comprises a composition curable by a hydrosilylation reaction, an acryloxy functional alkoxysilane or a methacryloxy functional alkoxysilane, an alkenyl functional silanol terminated organopolysiloxane, and an epoxy functional alkoxysilane. The curable coating composition is especially useful for application to synthetic textiles such as automotive air bags.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable resin composition containing a biodegradable resin, a plasticizer and a crystal nucleus agent, the plasticizer being a compound containing two or more ester groups in the molecule thereof, wherein at least one alcohol component constituting the ester contains an alkylene oxide having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, added in the average amount of 0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition for a conveyor belt, which is characterized by containing 0.5-3 parts by weight of zinc dimethacrylate, 1-10 parts by weight of a cobalt neodecanoate compound and 0.5-4 parts by weight of cobalt stearate per 100 parts by weight of the rubber component. Also disclosed is a conveyor belt in which a galvanized steel cord that is covered with an adhesive rubber layer is arranged as the core body between cover rubber layers, said conveyor belt being characterized in that the adhesive rubber layer is formed from the above-described rubber composition. The rubber composition has excellent adhesion to a galvanized steel cord, good rolling performance and good laminatability. The conveyor belt using the rubber composition has excellent durability and productivity.

Abstract: The phase-separated structure is composed of a resin phase and a particle phase that is arranged adjacent to the resin phase and that contains organic-inorganic composite particles having an organic group on the surface of inorganic particles. The organic-inorganic composite particles in the particle phase at least have a configuration in which the steric hindrance of the organic group prevents the inorganic particles from contacting each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable resin composition containing a biodegradable resin, a plasticizer and a crystal nucleus agent, the plasticizer being a compound containing two or more ester groups in the molecule thereof, wherein at least one alcohol component constituting the ester contains an alkylene oxide having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, added in the average amount of 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solvent borne coating composition that comprises an autoxidizable film-forming alkyd binder and a drier system for the autoxidation of the binder, wherein the drier system comprises: (a) at least 0.001 wt % metal, based on binder solids, of at least one metal salt of an organic acid wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of V, Ce, or Fe; (b) at least 0.01 wt % metal, based on binder solids, of at least one Co salt of an organic acid; and (c) at least 0.01 wt % metal, based on binder solids, of at least one metal salt of an organic acid wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of Ca, Zn, Ba, K or Li.

Abstract: Indicator inks, indicators formed by printing or otherwise utilizing the inks and host products utilizing the indicators are disclosed. Reactivity-enhancing adjuvants stimulate enhanced thermal reactivity of diacetylenic or other indicator agents capable of responding to ambient thermal conditions with a visual change signaling an end point. The diacetylenic or other agents may be sensitive or relatively insensitive to ambient temperatures. Use of a reactivity-enhancing adjuvant provides a useful means for adapting the reactivities of indicator agents to the response characteristics of prospective host products, for example perishables such as vaccines or fresh fish and maturables such as fruit, cheese and wine. Some exemplary adjuvants include low-temperature polymerization initiators, for example methyl ethyl ketone peroxide and polymerization accelerators, for example cobalt compounds. Such initiators and accelerators can also be used in combination.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyurethane carpet backings uses a filled polyurethane-forming composition that contains a mixture of certain metal acetylacetonate and sulfur-containing organotin catalysts. The mixture of catalysts is particularly beneficial in instances where the composition is processed at temperatures of above 30 to about 500 C, as long pot life is provided together with a rapid thermally-induced cure.

Abstract: The organic-inorganic composite particles can be dispersed as primary particles in a solvent and/or a resin and have a plurality of mutually different organic groups on the surface of inorganic particles.

Abstract: A composition for treating wood, concrete, masonry and related materials to effect sealing the article against water, preventing microbial attack, protecting against UV degradation, and optionally imparting a color for aesthetic purposes and an article treated with the composition. The composition includes a solvent having an elevated flash point, no VOC's or substantially no VOC's, and the composition can be used inside with little or no additional ventilation. The compositions contain no antioxidants, or low and controlled levels of antioxidants to allow the applied composition to properly oxidize and cure upon exposure to air. The compositions can be applied by all conventional methods known for applying sealants and stains.

Abstract: A coating composition including an unsaturated resin selected from polyesters, alkyds or combinations thereof; an alkoxy (meth)acrylic functional monomer, and a thermoplastic compound containing active hydrogen groups; a curing agent; and a curing promoter such as at least one metal drier.

Abstract: It is to provide a high-elasticity rubber composition having a good workability while preventing the deterioration of rubber properties and capable of reducing rubber burning as far as possible by using a vulcanization accelerator having a retarding effect equal to or more than that of DCBS without using a retarder such as CTP possibly causing the deterioration of rubber properties after the vulcanization and problems such as blooming and the like and capable of realizing a higher elasticity and excellent low heat-buildup. The rubber composition according to the invention is characterized by comprising a rubber component, a sulfenamide-based vulcanization accelerator represented by a formula (I), a bismaleimide derivative represented by a formula (II) and sulfur.

Abstract: It is to provide a high-elasticity rubber composition having a good workability while preventing the deterioration of fracture resistance of rubber and capable of reducing rubber burning as far as possible by using a vulcanization accelerator having a retarding effect equal to or more than that of the conventional vulcanization accelerator without using a retarder such as CTP possibly causing the deterioration of rubber properties after the vulcanization and problems such as blooming and the like. The rubber composition according to the invention is characterized by comprising a rubber component, a sulfenamide-based vulcanization accelerator represented by a formula (I), a phenolic resin, a methylene donor and sulfur.

Abstract: It is to provide a high-elasticity rubber composition having a good workability and an excellent crack resistance while preventing the deterioration of rubber properties by using a vulcanization accelerator having a retarding effect equal to or more than that of DCBS without using a retarder such as CTP possibly causing the deterioration of rubber properties after the vulcanization and problems such as blooming and the like. The rubber composition according to the invention is characterized by comprising a rubber component, a sulfenamide-based vulcanization accelerator represented by a formula (I), trans-polybutadiene and sulfur.

Abstract: The invention provides an ink which comprises: a metal oxide precursor, a stress reliever, and a solvent.

Abstract: Provided are a rubber composition which is remarkably reduced in generation of rubber burning and excellent in degradation durability and which has a high elastic modulus and a rubber composition which exerts a high heat resistant adhesive property and a wet heat adhesive property and which is excellent in an adhesive property with metal such as a steel cord.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing a particle-based composition, comprising: (i) bringing into contact a mixture comprising a dendritic structure and a metal compound precursor in a fluid, under temperature and pressure conditions such that the mixture is not soluble in the fluid; and (ii) chemically converting the metal compound precursor.

Abstract: A corrosion-protection composition that generally includes a water-soluble trivalent chromium salt and a water-soluble polymer is disclosed. The composition preferably is in the form of an aqueous solution (i.e., the composition additionally includes water as a solvent) that can be applied to an active-metal substrate to form a coated substrate and a corrosion-protection film upon drying. Additional ingredients in the corrosion-protection composition can include a second water-soluble salt (e.g., cobalt, manganese, nickel, and/or iron salts), a crosslinking agent, and/or a coloring agent. The corrosion-protection composition is substantially free of hexavalent chromium, capable of forming a film on an active-metal substrate, and is substantially non-reactive with the active-metal substrate. Once applied, the corrosion protection-film is resistant to moisture.