Abstract: A resin composition is provided which is made flame retardant using a non-halogen flame retardancy-imparting component, and the resin composition containing HIPS as a resin component is particularly provided. A salt of succinic acid and/or a salt of malic acid or a metal sulfide is used as the flame retardancy-imparting component and this component is kneaded with the resin component such as a polystyrene polymer to produce the resin composition. Further, the resin composition is injection-molded into exterior bodies of home electric appliances. The use of molybdenum disulfide, disodium succinate or dipotassium succinate, as the flame retardancy-imparting component makes it possible to provide the resin composition of excellent flame retardancy as a non-halogen material.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a liquid composition for an organic-inorganic composite dielectric excellent in dispersibility of an inorganic dielectric in an organic polymer and exhibiting a high dielectric constant in the case where the composition is used for producing an organic-inorganic composite dielectric. The present invention is directed to a liquid composition for a composite dielectric, which comprises an inorganic dielectric and a fluorinated aromatic polymer.

Abstract: A non-dripping, flame retardant, fluoropolymeric composition comprising: (a) a fluoropolymeric base polymer; (b) at least one char forming agent; and (c) a compatibilizer agent. The fluoropolymeric base polymer is preferably selected from the group consisting of PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride), ECTFE, poly-ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene, and ETFE poly-ethylene tetrafluoroethylene. Such compositions are especially useful for appliance wire, aerospace/military wire, cable raceways, blown fiber tubes, fire alarm cables, circuit integrity cables, fiber optic distribution cables & breakout components, heat tracing cable jacket, stage lighting cable, industrial cable, shipboard cable (military & passenger), shielded cable jackets.

Abstract: The present invention has for its object to provide a fire retardant resin composition which is not only halogen-free and, hence, eliminating the adverse effect to the environment and human physiology but also reflecting an excellent fire retardancy imparted to a polyphenol having inherently favorable physical properties and heat resistance. The present invention is a fire retardant resin composition comprising a polyphenol compound and an inorganic microfine particle, wherein said polyphenol compound has such a structure that aromatic units each having at least one phenolic hydroxyl group are connected to one another through an organic unit containing two or more carbon atoms, and said inorganic microfine particle is a product of hydrolysis and condensation of an alkoxide compound and/or a carboxylic acid salt compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to platelet-shaped pearlescent pigments that are coated with at least one mixed inorganic/organic layer for improving their application properties, and of these, particularly their mechanical properties, and to methods for the production thereof and to the use thereof. The said mixed inorganic/organic layer comprises at least one at least partially crosslinked inorganic metal-oxide component and an organic component. The organic component is at least one organic oligomer and/or polymer, which is covalently bonded, at least in part, to the inorganic network via network formers, wherein the coating comprises at least one mixed inorganic/organic layer, which mixed layer comprises, at least in part, an inorganic network having one or more inorganic oxide component(s) and at least one organic component, the organic component being, at least in part, an organic oligomer and/or polymer covalently bonded, at least in part, to the inorganic network via one or more organic network formers.

Abstract: A coating composition for the linerboard of corrugated paperboard provides water and grease resistance but is water vapor permeable, and thus permits a different mode of manufacture of corrugated paperboard when aqueous adhesives are employed in the assembly of the linerboards and corrugated medium; in particular the linerboards may be coated with the coating composition prior to assembly of the corrugated paperboard because the water vapor permeable coating permits escape of the water of the aqueous adhesive, during drying of the assembled components of the corrugated paperboard; the coating composition employs a styrene-acrylate copolymer and a C14-C18 fatty acid complex of a metal ion having an oxidation state of at least 3, such as chromium.

Abstract: Cable coatings having effective low-smoke emission, fire resistance and moisture resistance provided by a single layer are described. The cable coatings contain an base polymer, a oxygen containing ethylene copolymer, a fire retardant and a synergistic blend of magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide. Cables coated with the described coatings have improved wet electrical performance, and satisfactory fire performance and smoke characteristics.

Abstract: A PTFE resin composition, which comprises PTFE resin, and metal carbide powder having a Vickers hardness of 1,200HV, or more, and which preferably further contains an inorganic filler other than the metal carbide powder, for example, carbon fibers, glass fibers, etc., has an improved abrasion resistance, when molded into resin seal rings, etc., by reducing a self-abrasion amount of the resin against hard mating metals having a rough surface (Rz of about 6.3 to about 9.0 according to JIS B0601-1994), and by polishing the mating material roughness rapidly.

Abstract: There are provided an epoxy resin composition exhibiting less warpage after molding and during a solder treatment process as well as during a low temperature process of, for example, a temperature cycle test, and excellent in flame retardancy, solder crack resistance, and flowability; and a semiconductor device using the same. The epoxy resin composition used in the semiconductor device contains at least one type of epoxy resin (A) selected from a trifunctional epoxy resin and a tetrafunctional epoxy resin, a curing agent (B) having at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule, a compound (C) having at least two cyanate groups per molecule, and an inorganic filler (D), as essential components.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition, which comprises an aqueous-based solvent and forms a transparent colourless coating, which yields markings of high contrast on exposure to energy. It also provides a process for the preparation of these compositions, substrates coated with these compositions and a process for their preparation, a process for preparing marked substrates using these compositions and marked substrates obtainable by the latter process.

Abstract: Coating of inorganic pigments with aldehyde or ketone resins and at least one dispersant, comprising a chemical compound consisting of particles of solid organic and inorganic substances, both defined as pigments, in that they absorb a fraction of the light and reflect the complementary part thereof, coated with aldehyde or ketone resins. The latter are deposited on the surface of the pigment by means of a process which envisages melting of the resin, wetting and coating of the entire surface of the pigment with the resin in the melted state, and cooling and atomization by means of mechanical systems operating in temperature conditions lower than 10° C., by cryogenic processes. The resulting product may be used as a semifinished product for the colouring and pigmentation of powder paints and plastics as a monochromatic colouring material and/or may also be used, after dissolving in a solvent, as a pigmented paste.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light-shielding film arranged in a display device and shading a part of a display screen as a part of a color filter, which film includes fine metallic compound particles having an average particle diameter of 60 to 3000 nm and a high-molecular-weight binder, and has an optical density of 2.0 or more in a light-shaded region.

Abstract: A composite material includes a polymer and a colloidal metal oxide. The composite material has a Plasma Etch Index of 40 relative to a polymer absent the colloidal metal oxide.

Abstract: Corrosion-inhibiting pigments based on cobalt are described that contain a trivalent or tetravalent cobalt/valence stabilizer complex. An inorganic or organic material is used to stabilize the trivalent or tetravalent cobalt ion to form a compound that is sparingly soluble in water. Specific stabilizers are chosen to control the release rate of trivalent or tetravalent cobalt during exposure to water and to tailor the compatibility of the powder when used as a pigment in a chosen binder system. Stabilizers may also modify the processing and handling characteristics of the formed powders. Cobalt/valence stabilizer combinations are chosen based on the well-founded principles of cobalt coordination chemistry. Many cobalt-valence stabilizer combinations are presented that can equal the performance of conventional hexavalent chromium systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to product categories using a metal polymer composite having properties that are enhanced or increased in the composite. Such properties include color, magnetism, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, density, improved malleability and ductility and thermoplastic or injection molding properties.

Abstract: A conductive polymer corrosion protective composite is provided which may be used as a coating for imparting corrosion protection to structures such as turbine engine components. The composite comprises an organic-inorganic component and corrosion inhibitive pigments comprising an anodic corrosion inhibitor and a cathodic corrosion inhibitor. The anodic corrosion inhibitor may be selected from the group consisting of compounds of vanadium, molybdenum, tungsten, and mixtures thereof. The cathodic corrosion inhibitor may be selected from the group consisting of cerium, neodymium, praseodymium, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Provided are a coated metal pigment which can satisfy both the coating stability in use as an aqueous coating, i.e., water resistance, and the chemical resistance of coating films produced by application thereof at practically satisfactory levels; a method for producing the same; and an aqueous coating containing the same. The invention relates to a coated metal pigment including a metal pigment and a composite coating layer, wherein the composite coating layer includes an adhesion layer which is disposed on the surface of the metal pigment either in contact with the metal pigment or at an interposition of another layer and contains polysiloxane and/or silica, and a resin layer which is disposed on the surface of the adhesion layer either in contact with the adhesion layer or at an interposition of another layer.

Abstract: Elastomer precursor gum (for any of fluoroelastomer, acrylic acid ester rubber/polyacrylate rubber, ethylene acrylic rubber, silicone, nitrile butyl rubber, hydrogenated nitrile rubber, natural rubber, polyurethane, and styrene butadiene rubber) and non-gum polymer are admixed with optional electrically conductive particulate and/or optional filler to provide either a continuous phase of polymer with dispersed gum portions, a continuous phase of elastomer precursor gum with dispersed polymer portions, or an interpenetrated structure of elastomer precursor gum and polymer. Curing is optionally enabled with techniques such as electron beam radiation.

Abstract: A polymeric composition suitable for manufacturing heat sealable films or sheets comprising, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to the extent of about 80% to 95% by mass of the total composition; a polymer additive for lowering the melting point of the composition selected from Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN), Polytrimethylene Naphthalate (PTN), in-situ formed Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN) and in situ formed Polytrimethylene Naphthalate (PTN) to the extent of about 20% to 5% by mass of the total composition; a nucleating agent to the extent of about 200 to 1500 ppm by mass of the composition; a polycondensation catalyst to the extent of about 30 to 300 ppm by mass of the composition; a clear fast reheat (CFRH) additive to the extent of about 10 to 30 ppm by mass of the composition; a color toner to the extent of about 0.75 to 25 ppm by mass of the composition; and a heat stabilizer to the extent of about 20 to 55 ppm by mass of the composition.

Abstract: To provide a polyamide resin composition which inhibits generation of a gas, formation of decomposition products and discoloration of molded articles even under high molding temperature conditions, is excellent in incombustibility and toughness, and heat resistance in a reflow soldering step being required for surface mounting. The present invention provides a flame-retardant polyamide composition comprising 20 to 80% by mass of polyamide (A), 5 to 40% by mass of a flame retardant (B), 0.01 to 0.45% by mass of an antimony compound (C) and 0.5 to 10% by mass of a salt of zinc or calcium (D).

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition comprising: at least one melt-processible per(halo)fluoropolymer (polymer A); from 0.01 to 5% by weight of polymer A of at least one smoke-suppressant agent (S) having a decomposition temperature of at least 350° C., selected from the group consisting of molybdenum derivatives, borates of an alkaline-earth metal or of a group 12 transition metal, and mixtures thereof; optionally, at least one oxide of a metal different from molybdenum. The composition of the invention excels simultaneously in providing excellent insulating properties on meal wires or optical fibers, outstanding processing parameters for high speed cable manufacture and high performance ratings on flammability, smoke generation and fuel load. Advantageously, cables comprising said composition comply with 25/50/8 requirements according to NFPA-255 and -259 for limited combustible materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to using an adhesive and process for heating, curing, joining, attaching and detaching a part article from a body substrate structure. Described are polymeric adhesive compositions and methods of curing using a radiation apparatus for rapid adhesive bonding and attaching a fastener part to a structure surface. The adhesive composition contains additives that directly or indirectly absorb projected radiation from a radiation apparatus to rapidly and uniformly melt the adhesive and bond the surface of the part material onto the surface of the substrate material. A process is also described to reverse the adhesive bonding and detach the fastener part from the substrate.

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition comprises a base resin (e.g., a polyester-series resin), a flame retardant (A) comprising a salt of an amino group-containing triazine compound with a sulfuric acid and/or a sulfonic acid, a flame-retardant auxiliary (B). The flame-retardant auxiliary (B) includes an aromatic resin, acyclic urea-series compound or a derivative thereof [e.g., acetyleneurea, uric acid, a salt of melamine or a condensate thereof (e.g., melam, melem, and melon) with cyanuric acid], an amino group-containing triazine compound (e.g., melamine or a condensate thereof), and/or an inorganic metal-series compound (e.g., a metal salt of an oxygen acid having no sulfur atom, a metal oxide, a metal hydroxide, and a metal sulfide). The present invention provides a flame-retardant resin composition to which flame retardancy is imparted without using a halogen-series flame retardant and an organic phosphorus-series flame retardant.

Abstract: Novel halogen-free flame-retardant thermoplastic molding compositions are described, and give laser-markable moldings with increased quality of marking. The molding compositions comprise at least one thermoplastic A) and at least one light-sensitive compound of salt type B1) which within the polymer matrix when exposed to laser light changes its color or leads to a change in the color of the polymer matrix, and/or at least one light-sensitive or light-sensitizing oxide B2) which within the polymer matrix when exposed to laser light changes its color or leads to a change in the color of the polymer matrix, and at least one halogen-free compound or mixture C) which has a positive effect on the flammability and fire performance of the molding composition, and if appropriate, other conventional additives D). The invention further relates to moldings produced from these laser-markable flame-retardant molding compositions, and also to laser-marked moldings produced therefrom.

Abstract: A polymeric composition suitable for manufacturing pasteurizable containers comprising, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in the ratio of about 80 to about 95 mass % by mass of the total composition; polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) in the ratio of about 20 to about 5 mass % by mass of the total composition; tungsten trioxide in the range of 10 to 100 ppm by mass of the composition and particle size of 2 to 20 microns; and optionally a nucleating agent and a polycondensation catalyst.

Abstract: A laser-markable composition comprises a binder and an oxyanion of a multivalent metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nanoparticles for the preparation of water-based dispersion adhesives, and especially the use of finely divided barium sulfate therein. The nanoparticles can be used with or without chemical modification. Adhesives of this kind feature improved properties, examples being improved cohesion in conjunction with comparable adhesion and higher heat resistance. Preference is given to dispersion adhesives based on polyacrylate, polyurethane, and epoxy resin.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composition for a cable-covering material used in railway vehicles, and a cable for railway vehicles using the same. The present invention provides the halogen-free flame retardant composition including 100 parts by weight of a base resin including ethylene-vinylacetate copolymers; 60 to 250 parts by weight of mixed metal hydroxide as a halogen-free flame; 1 to 30 parts by weight of a flame-retardance auxiliary; 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of a silane-based coupling agent; 0.5 to 8 parts by weight of a cross-linking formulation; and 3 to 15 parts by weight of a cross-linking agent. The composition according to the present invention may be used in the cable-covering material for railway vehicles under the extreme conditions because it has excellent properties such as resistance against dynamic pressure at high temperature and durability, as well as low smoke and flame retardance upon its combustion.

Abstract: A stabilizer or a dispersant from the group of the polycarboxylates for the preparation of stable aqueous dispersions of particles.

Abstract: A laser-markable composition comprises a pigment, a solvent and a conductive polymer that absorbs IR radiation. This can be used to mark a substrate, using a low-energy laser.

Abstract: A composition of fluoropolymer and dispersed conductive particulate provides an electrically conductive polymeric material resistant to static charge buildup. Radiation curing, especially electron beam radiation curing, is favored for curing fluoroelastomer-based precursor articles into desired electrically conductive articles.

Abstract: A water-based cement for producing tyres includes 5 to 80% by weight of water, 10 to 60% by weight of a cross-linkable unsaturated-chain polymer base, 1 to 15% by weight of emulsifiers, and a quantity of metal oxide depending on the desired degree of adhesion.

Abstract: A moulding material for the production of highly flame resistant articles with a matrix of a thermoplastic and a particulate pigment dispersed therein is characterized in that the pigment is light-sensitive and changes colour under the influence of laser light and in that the pigment is a reaction product of at least one halogen-free flame retardant organic nitrogen base with (i) at least one mixed salt with at least two different cations and/or with (ii) a mixture of salt type compounds which on heating can be transformed into at least one salt type compound with at least two different cations, as in (i); wherein in variations (i) and (ii), at least one of the cations is selected from a group (A) of elements Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ag, Sn, Sb, La, Pr, Ta, W and Ce and at least one further cation is selected from a group (B) of elements from periods 3 and 6 of groups II and III, periods 5 and 6 of group IV and periods 4 and 5 of groups III to VIII and the lanthanides of the periodic

Abstract: The product of a molten alkali metal metalate phase separation can be processed into a purified metal from a metal source. Metal sources include native ores, recycled metal, metal alloys, impure metal stock, recycle materials, etc. The method uses a molten alkali metal metalate as a process medium or solvent in purifying or extracting high value metal or metal oxides from metal sources. Vitrification methods using the silicate glass separation phase can be prepared as is or can be prepared with a particulate phase distributed throughout the silica glass phase and encapsulated and fixed within the continuous glass phase. Tungsten metal can be obtained from an alkali metal tungstate. A typically finely divided tungsten metal powder can be obtained from a variety of tungsten sources including recycled tungsten scrap, tungsten carbide scrap, low grade tungsten ore typically comprising tungsten oxide or other form of tungsten in a variety of oxidation states.

Abstract: A fire retardant VC-based resin composition includes 100 parts by weight of a VC-based resin, 0.05 to 8 parts by weight of at least one molybdenum compound anti-smoke agent, and 0.1 to 3 parts by weight of an alkaline compound.

Abstract: A composition for the treatment of metal surfaces and for the deposition of metals or metal alloys on plastics surfaces contains a) at least one polymer as component A, composed of the structural element (1) and at least three structural elements selected from the group consisting of b) water or another solvent which is suitable for dissolving, dispersing, suspending or emulsifying the polymer, as component B; c) if required, surface-active compounds, dispersants, suspending media and/or emulsifiers as component C. In a process for the treatment of a metal surface and a process for the deposition of metals or metal alloys on a plastics surface, the metal or plastics surface is brought into contact with a polymer (component A). Furthermore, polymers (component A) are used for the treatment of metal surfaces and for the deposition of metals or metal alloys on a plastics surface, and polymers composed of special components A?a, A?b and A?c.

Abstract: Surface-modified, doped, pyrogenically produced oxides surface-modified with one or several compounds from the following groups: a) Organosilanes of the type (RO)3Si(CnH2n+1), (RO)3Si(CnH2n?1) b) R?x(RO)ySi(CnH2n+1), (RO)3Si(CnH2n+1) c) X3Si(CnH2n+1), X3Si(CnH2n?1) d) X2(R?)Si(CnH2n+1), X2(R?)Si(CnH2n?1) e) X(R?)2Si(CnH2n+1), X(R?)2Si(CnH2n?1) f) (RO)3Si(CH2)m—R?, g) (R?)x(RO)ySi(CH2)m—R?, h) X3Si(CH2)m—R?, i) (R)X2Si(CH2)m—R?, j) (R)2XSi(CH2)m—R?, k) Silazanes of the type l) Cyclic polysiloxanes, m) Polysiloxanes or silicone oils.

Abstract: A flame retardant synthetic solid surface material is disclosed which in one aspect meets stringent requirements for flammability, heat release, smoke density and toxic gas release making it suitable for commercial aircraft and similar high safety applications. The solid surface material comprises an organic resin component and a filler system comprised of at least one flame retardant substance. Also disclosed herein are methods for the manufacture of said solid surface materials and exemplary uses thereof.

Abstract: High radiopacity is achieved in a polymeric marker by combining a polymeric resin, a powdered radiopaque agent having uniformly shaped particles of a specific particle size distribution and a wetting agent. The method to produce the marker calls for the blending and pelletization of these materials followed by extrusion onto support beading. The resulting supported tubing is subsequently cut to length with the beading still in place. After ejection of the beading remnant the marker is slipped into place on the device to be marked and attached by melt bonding. Marking of a guidewire allows lesions to be measured while the marking of balloon catheters allow the balloon to be properly positioned relative to a lesion.

Abstract: A composite material which comprises an elastomer or vulcanized rubber and particles of a high-density material, such as tungsten, evenly dispersed therein, wherein the contents of the elastomer or vulcanized rubber and the high-density particles are 35 to 50 vol. % and 50 to 65 vol. %, respectively, based on the whole composite material, and the high-density particles have a particle composition comprising 60 to 80 vol. % coarse particles having a particle diameter of 10 to 100 ?m, 10 to 20 vol. % medium particles having a particle diameter of 3 to 6 ?m, and 10 to 20 vol. % fine particles having a particle diameter of 1 to 2 ?m, the spaces among the coarse particles being filled with the medium particles and fine particles. The composite material is excellent in flexibility and processability and is suitable for use as a radiation-shielding sheet material, weight member, vibration-damping material, balancing member, radiating material, and shot material.

Abstract: In a brake disc rotor 1, at least a road wheel mounting plane 6 is covered with a rust preventive coating 8 of rust preventive paint. The rust preventive paint is water-borne acrylic-denatured epoxy resin paint containing aluminum zinc phosphomolybdate as a rust preventive pigment, and is applied in such a manner that the coating 8 attains a thickness t of 1 to 20 ?m, preferably 5 to 15 ?m.

Abstract: A paint system and process are disclosed for hardfacing metal surfaces. In one embodiment of the process, a paint including a dispersion of hard particles is first applied as a coating to a surface. Next, a paint including a dispersion of a braze alloy is applied over the layer of hard particles. The surface is then heated to cause the braze alloy to melt and infiltrate into the hard particles thereby bonding them to the metallic surface. In another embodiment, a first layer of adhesive is applied, and a hardfacing powder is applied onto the adhesive. Then a second layer if adhesive is applied, and a braze alloy powder is applied onto the second adhesive. Then the material is heated as in the first embodiment. In another embodiment, paint containing hard particles is coated onto the substrate, and an acid-containing cross-linked copolymer in the paint is then neutralized to increase the viscosity of the paint to prevent running.

Abstract: Methods for preparing low resistivity nanocomposite layers that simultaneously offer optical clarity, wear resistance and superior functional performance. Nanofillers and a substance having a polymer are mixed. Both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites are included. Nanoscale coated and un-coated fillers may be used. Nanocomposite films may be coated on substrates.

Abstract: Methods for preparing optical filter nanocomposites from nanopowders. Both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites are included. Nanoscale coated and un-coated fillers may be used. Nanocomposite filter layers may be prepared on substrates. Gradient nanocomposites for filters are discussed.

Abstract: A high dielectric composite material obtained by subjecting submicron particles of an inorganic filler containing a metal as its essential component to an insulating treatment such as a chemical treatment, further subjecting to a surface treatment for improving their compatibility with organic resins, and then dispersing in an organic resin, has a dielectric constant of 15 or above, with its dielectric loss tangent in the frequency region of from 100 MHz to 80 GHz being 0.1 or less, and can therefore be used effectively for multilayer wiring boards and module substrates.

Abstract: Aminoplast resins are cured using inorganic particles as curing agents. The inorganic particles have a laminated structure and include interlamellarly exchangeable cations such as alkali cations, alkaline-earth cations, aluminum cations, iron cations and/or manganese cations. The aminoplast resins may be cured to produce semi-finished products and molding materials.

Abstract: In the invention, a polyester resin comprising dicarboxylic acid constitutional units and diol constitutional units wherein 5 to 60 mol % of the diol constitutional units has a cyclic acetal skeleton is produced by a process comprising an oligomerization step and a polymerization step. In the oligomerization step, an ester having a limited acid value is transesterified with a diol having a cyclic acetal skeleton in the presence of a basic compound to obtain an oligomer. The oligomer is then polymerized in the subsequent polymerization step to increase the molecular weight.

Abstract: Methods for preparing nanocomposites that enable films with optical clarity, wear resistance and superior functional performance. Nanofillers and a substance having a polymer are mixed. Both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites are included. Nanocomposite films may be coated on substrates.

Abstract: Malleable thermoplastic composite materials are provided. More specifically, malleable thermoplastic composite materials made from thermoplastic polymers having low molecular weight and particulate material are provided for malleable composites having high compression set. Alternatively, malleable composite blends of two or more thermoplastic polymers are provided wherein at least one thermoplastic polymer has a low molecular weight. Further, the malleable thermoplastic composites may be blended with high specific gravity particulate material to form high specific gravity composites that exhibit malleable characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer, oriented film, in which at least one layer comprises a polyester which comprises an additive which, on irradiation with electromagnetic radiation, forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be deposited in further steps of the process. The invention further relates to a process for the production of this film and to its use in printed circuit boards, ribbon cables, smart cards, RFID labels, membrane keyboards, and film-based circuits of any type.