Abstract: Aqueous emulsions of a silicone resin are disclosed that provide a solid silicone resineous coating upon removing water from a film of the emulsion. The silicone resin emulsions are useful for treating various substrates for imparting water resistance/repellence and improving wear/weather protective properties. In particular, they are useful for rendering mineral-based building materials water-resistant, and also as binders in paints.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide resin composition, including: a polyamide (A) containing a diamine unit including 70 mol % or more of a p-xylylenediamine unit and a dicarboxylic acid unit including 70 mol % or more of a linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid unit having 6 to 18 carbon atoms; and a filler (B), in which the polyamide (A) includes a polyamide having a phosphorus atom concentration of 50 to 1,000 ppm and a YI value of 10 or less in a color difference test in accordance with JIS-K-7105, and a content of the filler (B) is 1 to 200 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polyamide (A).

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a composition comprising: 45% to 85% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the polymers present in the composition, of one or more non-grafted PVC resins with a K value in the range 50 to 90; and 15% to 55% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the polymers present in the composition, of one or more resins of PVC grafted onto one or more polymers selected from C1-C18 alkyl polyacrylates, C1-C18 alkyl polymethacrylates and mixtures thereof; for the manufacture of tubes for transporting drinking water or physiological liquids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for fabricating composite resins that produce either reduced or zero volatile organic compound (VOC) and zero hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions. The non-volatile reactive diluents of the composite resin, fatty acid monomers, enhance the stability, shelf-life, flexibility and strength of the composite resin. The resins incorporating fatty acid monomers may be used to repair military equipment or for any commercial repair purposes.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition according to the present invention comprises (A) crystalline polyamide resin having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of about 50 to about 100° C.; (B) crystalline polyamide resin having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of about 110 to about 160° C.; (C) inorganic filler; (D) white pigment; and (E) light stabilizer, and can have excellent surface gloss, surface reflectance, heat resistance, mechanical strength, moldability, light stability and discoloration resistance.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition according to the present invention comprises (A) about 10 to about 70% by weight of crystalline polyamide resin, (B) about 10 to about 70% by weight of amorphous polyamide resin with a glass transition temperature of about 110 to about 200° C., (C) about 10 to about 60% by weight of inorganic filler, (D) about 10 to about 50% by weight of white pigment, and (E) about 0.05 to about 2 parts by weight of light stabilizer, based on about 100 parts by weight of the crystalline polyamide resin (A), the amorphous polyamide resin (B), the inorganic filler (C) and the white pigment (D), and can have excellent surface reflectance, heat resistance, mechanical strength, moldability, light stability and discoloration resistance.

Abstract: Provided are thermoplastic elastomer compositions, many dynamically vulcanized, with superior crystallization kinetics, methods for making the compositions and articles made therefrom. The thermoplastic elastomer compositions comprise at least a propylene polymer thermoplastic, a rubber and a crystallization additive. The processes for preparation of the thermoplastic elastomer compositions comprises dynamic vulcanization of mixture of a propylene polymer thermoplastic, a rubber and a cure agent followed by addition of a crystallization additive. Further, preparation of articles from the thermoplastic elastomer compositions may be accomplished through traditional thermoforming operations useful with conventional thermoplastics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a die bonding material for an optical semiconductor device which has high thermal conductivity and can prevent cracking in an optical semiconductor device including the die bonding material. The die bonding material for an optical semiconductor device includes: a first silicone resin containing a hydrogen atom bonded to a silicon atom, a second silicone resin not containing a hydrogen atom bonded to a silicon atom, but containing an alkenyl group, a catalyst for hydrosilylation reaction, and at least one substance selected from the group consisting of anhydrous magnesium carbonate represented by chemical formula MgCO3 not containing crystal water and coated bodies including the anhydrous magnesium carbonate and an organic resin, a silicone resin, or silica coated on the surface thereof.

Abstract: A plastic molding material contains at least one filler and a polymer resin, selected from the group made up of cyanate ester resins, epoxy novolac resins, multifunctional epoxy resins, bismaleimide resins and their mixtures. The proportion of filler in the plastic molding material is in the range of 65 to 92 wt. %, with reference to the overall mass of the plastic molding material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nanocomposite material that contains a polymer binder, a filler and a fraction of nanoparticles, characterized in that the fraction of nanoparticles comprises multi-layered carbon particles having a toroidal shape with a size of 15 to 150 nm, wherein the ratio between the outer diameter and the thickness of the torus body is in a range of (10?3):1. This nano-modification makes it possible to obtain an efficient compaction and hardening of the nanocomposite material close to the filler/binder inter-phase barrier, and accordingly to increase the average density, elasticity, hardness and resistance of the material. The invention can be used for making various parts and articles for use in mechanical engineering and transport, including instrument holders for the precise surface treatment of parts.

Abstract: The use of alkaline carbonate salts in a method of manufacturing an aqueous composition of calcium carbonate by grinding. These salts make it possible to reduce the quantity of grinding aid agents implemented, which are water-soluble homopolymers or copolymers of acrylic acid. These homopolymers or copolymers greatly contribute to increasing the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere, and are derived from raw materials that come from a fossil fuel: by limiting their quantity, both the environment and our natural resources are preserved.

Abstract: A resin composition for surface-mountable (SMT) camera modules which is excellent in the balance between heat resistance, rigidity, strength or moldability and surface exfoliation characteristics is provided by using a liquid-crystal polyester resin composition which comprises 100 parts by mass of a liquid-crystal polyester, 15 to 60 parts by mass of talc having a number-mean particle diameter of 10 to 50 ?m, 25 to 50 parts by mass of glass fiber having a number-mean fiber length of 100 to 200 ?m, 6 to 20 parts by mass of titanium oxide, and 2 to 10 parts by mass of carbon black and which exhibits a melt viscosity of 10 to 100 Pa S as determined at a shear rate of 100 sec?1 and 370° C. and a deflection temperature under load of 220° C. or above.

Abstract: The invention provides an ink formulation comprising a polymer associated self-dispersed colorant. The polymer has an alkyl amino end functional group that is chemically associated by electron donation/acceptation and hydrogen bonded to surface functional groups of the colorant particles. The modified self-dispersed colorant shows improved printing quality.

Abstract: Hybrid copolymer compositions include a hybrid copolymer including at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group; and a hybrid synthetic copolymer including one or more synthetic polymers derived from the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer with at least one initiator fragment as an end group. The hybrid copolymer composition may be prepared as a scale inhibiting composition. Methods of preparing a hybrid copolymer are also included.

Abstract: [PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED] To provide a piping material for fire-resistant which has an excellent fire protection performance, and good physical properties, coloring availability and is also excellent in recycling ability. [MEANS FOR SOLVING] The fire-resistant piping material is formed by using a fire-retardant resin composition which contains a polyvinyl chloride-based resin, at least one selected from the group consisting of a Ca—Zn-based thermal stabilizer, a Mg—Zn-based thermal stabilizer and a Ca—Mg—Zn-based thermal stabilizer, and a synthetic hydrotalcite compound. Here, it is preferable that, relative to 100 parts by mass of the polyvinyl chloride-based resin, the synthetic hydrotalcite compound is contained in an amount within a range of 2 parts by mass to 12 parts by mass, and the at least one selected from the group consisting of the Ca—Zn-based thermal stabilizer, the Mg—Zn-based thermal stabilizer and the Ca—Mg—Zn-based thermal stabilizer is contained in an amount within a range of 0.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for detachable adhesive bonds is based on adhesive matrices and expansion material, the particles of the expansion material being at least partially encapsulated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polymer blends for producing slit film tapes comprising: A) 30% to 50% by weight of a biodegradable, aliphatic-aromatic polyester; B) 50% to 70% by weight of polylactic acid and C) 0% to 2% by weight of a compatibilizer.

Abstract: Neutral calcium-aluminum double salts of the formula (A): Ca2m(Zn2n)Al2(OH)6+2(2m+2n?1)An*oH2O??(A), where the following apply for m and n:m=0.5 to 3 and 0.5m?n>0; An=CO3, where this may be replaced completely or partially by at least one of the following groups selected from OH, ClO4 and H3CS(?O)2O (triflate) and o=0 to 3. The present invention further relates to their preparation, use in compositions and stabilizer systems and uses thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber-steel cord composite which is excellent in workability and which is markedly excellent in tensile characteristics, an adhesive property after vulcanization for a short time and a heat resistant adhesive property. The rubber-steel cord composite has such a constitution that a steel cord which has a brass-plated layer on a peripheral surface thereof and in which a content of phosphorus contained in the form of oxide in a wire surface layer region extending from a surface of the above brass-plated layer up to a depth of 5 nm in a wire radial direction toward the inside is 1.5 atomic % or less is adjacent to a rubber composition containing a rubber component, sulfur and a sulfeneamide base vulcanization accelerator represented by the following Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6; x and n are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: A colorant composition for tinting or coloring surface coverings or paint is. provided that has a low volatile organic compound (VOC) concentration, alkylphenoi ethoxylate surfactants (APE) free and hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) free. Additionally, the colorant composition has performance properties substantially equal to or better than tinters possessing high VOC concentrations. The colorant composition includes a colorant component, a dispersant including a polyamide, a surface active agent, water, and optional additives, The polyamide is a high molecular weight polyamide. having at least two anchoring amines, and the surface active agent includes phosphoric acid, phosphate esters, or salts thereof.

Abstract: A moisture curable composition is capable of cure to an elastomeric body. The composition includes an extended polymer, a suitable cross-linking agent, a suitable condensation catalyst, an organic plasticizer, and one or more fillers. The extended polymer includes an organosiloxane containing polymer of a specific formula and an organic extender selected from linear or branched mono unsaturated hydrocarbons, wherein the organopolysiloxane polymer comprises from 5 to 20% by weight of the composition. The cross-linking agent includes at least two hydroxyl and/or hydrolysable groups reactive with the organopolysiloxane polymer. The organic plasticizer is selected from one or more of the group of natural drying oils, fatty acid(s), fatty acid esters, polyols, and organic phosphates.

Abstract: A pigment dispersant comprising a graft copolymer is described. The graft copolymer comprises a backbone having polymerized vinyl imidazole groups and side chains from macromonomers. The vinyl imidazole comprises 2 percent to 20 percent by weight of the graft copolymer and the macromonomer comprises 55 percent to 85 percent by weight of the graft copolymer. The pigment dispersant is useful for forming pigment dispersions that can be used in solvent borne coating compositions.

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: The present invention provides a product obtained by a method of dry milling a mineral material in at least one milling unit: (i) in the presence of at least one polyalkylene glycol polymer having monomer units forming a backbone, where at least 90% of the monomer units forming the backbone of the polymer are constituted by ethylene oxide, propylene oxide or their mixtures, and where the polymer has a molecular weight of at least equal to 400 g/mole, and (ii) in a quantity of water that is less than 10% in dry weight of the material in the milling unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous fluororesin dispersion comprising a melt-processable fluororesin which is low in fluorinated surfactant concentration and excellent in dispersion stability even when the concentration of the melt-processable fluororesin is high. The present invention is related to an aqueous fluororesin dispersion comprising a melt-processable fluororesin particle dispersed in an aqueous medium, wherein a concentration of the melt-processable fluororesin is 55 to 75% by mass relative to the aqueous fluororesin dispersion, and a fluorinated surfactant content in the aqueous fluororesin dispersion is not higher than a level corresponding to 100 ppm of the melt-processable fluororesin.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a thermally disappearing resin particle and a thermally disappearing hollow resin particle which can be decomposed at a low temperature in a short time and do not cause deformation or cracking of a sintered body to be obtained in the case of using as a binder for a ceramic or a lightening material; a method of producing the thermally disappearing hollow resin particle; a ceramic composition which can be degreased and fired at a low temperature in a short time and gives a molded body with a high porosity without deformation or cracking even in the case a large quantity of a pore-forming material is used; and a method of producing a porous ceramic filter. The present invention is directed to a thermally disappearing resin particle, which contains a polyoxyalkylene resin, and 10% by weight or more of the whole particle disappearing within an hour by heating at a prescribed temperature in a range from 100 to 300° C.

Abstract: Fluid activatable adhesive compositions and activating fluid(s) for activating the adhesive composition are described herein. The adhesive compositions contain at least two polymers with different hydrophilicities. The hydrophilic polymer has quick tack when exposed to a hydrophilic solvent, such as water or other aqueous solvent, while the hydrophobic polymer provides strong adhesion to a paper or polymeric substrate. The adhesive composition may contain particulate fillers which enable fast exhaustion of the activation fluid out of the adhesive when applied to a substrate, thereby allowing the hydrophobic polymers of the adhesive composition to achieve strong adhesion of the liner-free label to the paper or polymeric substrate. The particulate fillers may also function as anti-blocking agents when liner-free label media are tightly wound in a roll.

Abstract: The invention is directed to polyimide based adhesives having a coefficient of thermal expansion (“CTE”) equal to or below 50 ppm/° C. The adhesives of the present invention contain a polyimide base polymer present in the overall adhesive in an amount from 25 to 95 weight percent. The polyimide base polymer has a glass transition temperature (“Tg”) in a range of from about 150 to about 300° C. and typically has a coefficient of thermal expansion above 50 ppm/° C. The polyimide based adhesives of the invention also contain an aramid micro fiber filler in an amount from 5 to 75 weight percent, based upon the total weight of the polyimide based adhesive. The fiber filler can be used to lower CTE of the overall adhesive to match (or nearly match) the CTE of other materials like metal, silicon wafers, other polymers (including polyimide) and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and method for fabricating composite resins that produce either reduced or zero volatile organic compound (VOC) and zero hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions. The non-volatile reactive diluents of the composite resin, fatty acid monomers, enhance the stability, shelf-life, flexibility and strength of the composite resin. The resins incorporating fatty acid monomers may be used to repair military equipment or for any commercial repair purposes.

Abstract: A thermally conductive silicone composition includes 25 to 50 volume % of a silicone, 30 to 60 volume % of a first heat conducting filler, and 20 to 40 volume % of a second heat conducting filler, and 1 to 2 volume % of a third heat conducting filler. The thermally conductive silicone composition has two heat conducting fillers with different sizes dispersed therein, thus the thermal impedance can be efficiently reduced.

Abstract: A glass adhesion composition containing a copolymer having an acid and a substituted amide, silanol, or amine oxide functionality. The substituted amide, silanol, or amine oxide functionality provide excellent adhesion of the copolymer to glass, silica, sand and other silicon-based substances. The copolymer is useful as a fiberglass binder, and also useful in providing protective coatings on glass sheets. A fiberglass sizing composition is also provided having a copolymer that includes at least one acid group derived from at least one acid monomer, a hydrophobic comonomer, and a crosslinker.

Abstract: A durable refrigerant transporting hose is provided which includes a gas barrier layer made of a polyamide resin composition, and prevented from being degraded by the refrigerant or compressor oil. A refrigerant transporting hose 1 including a gas barrier layer 2 made of a polyamide resin composition. The polyamide resin composition contains at least one metal compound selected from the group consisting of hydroxides, oxides and carbonates of divalent and trivalent metals in an amount of 1% to 15% by weight relative to the total amount of the metal compound and the polymer component. An olefin elastomer may be added to the polyamide resin composition to enhance the flexibility and durability.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition is presented that comprises an elastomer; a reinforcing filler selected from silica, carbon black, and mixtures thereof, a cure agent; and an amino alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane (AMS) comprising one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of an amino AMS, an amino/mercaptan co-AMS, an amino/blocked mercaptan co-AMS, mixtures thereof, and weak acid-neutralized solid and aqueous solutions thereof. Addition of such compounds to the rubber composition provides improved dynamic viscoelastic and mechanical properties of the vulcanized rubber compound and predict that tire components, especially tread stocks, will provide tires having improved snow traction, lower rolling resistance but equal wet traction, increased rebound, decreased hysteresis, and a general improvement in tire performance.

Abstract: Reheat characteristics of polyethylene and polypropylene resins, including reheating time and resin color, are improved by adding to the resin carbon black with a primary particle size in the range of 200 to 500 nm as an infrared absorber. Thermal carbon blacks having this primary particle size are preferred over Furnace carbon blacks. Injection stretch-blow molded bottles and other thermoformed products are made from resins with carbon black infrared absorber.

Abstract: A fire-extinguishing aerosol composition for heavy current electric apparatuses is disclosed, which includes oxidant, combustible, adhesive and additive. The composition of the present invention is characterized in that the oxidant is the mixture of the potassium salt and the strontium salt, in which the content of the potassium salt oxidant is more than 20 mass % to less than or equal to 35 mass % of the total mass of the composition, and the content of the strontium salt oxidant is more than or equal to 30 mass % to less than 48 mass % of the total mass of the composition. In the fire-extinguishing aerosol composition of the present invention, the mean particle diameter of all components is less than or equal to 50 ?m. After quenching the fire in a space with the heavy current electric apparatus, the fire-extinguishing aerosol composition of the present invention can ensure that the insulation resistance of the heavy current electric apparatus is more than or equal to 20 M?.

Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer as component A, at least one C2-C4-?-olefin-vinyl acetate copolymer having vinyl acetate content of >40% by weight as component B, at least one plastomer produced via metallocene catalysis and based on ethylene and on at least one C4-C8-olefin as component C, where component C differs from component A, at least one polyolefin homo- or copolymer modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or with a derivative thereof, as component D, at least one flame retardant as component E, and also optionally one or more further auxiliaries and additives, a process for producing the compositions of the invention, the use of the compositions of the invention as insulation materials or, respectively, sheathing materials for cables or lines, insulation materials or, respectively, sheathing materials for cables or lines, comprising the composition of the invention, and also cables or lines which comprise the composition of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed is a powder coating method and paint thereof. First, a metal object is applied a voltage. Second, paint is rubbed to carry a static charge, wherein the static charge is opposite to the voltage applied to the metal object. The statically charged paint is then sprayed from a nozzle to the metal object to form a coating covering the metal object surface. The paint composition includes 90 to 99.9 parts by weight of a resin matrix, and 10 to 0.1 parts by weight of a carbon nanocapsule evenly dispersed in the resin matrix.

Abstract: Disclosed is a powder coating method and paint thereof. First, a metal object is applied a voltage. Second, paint is rubbed to carry a static charge, wherein the static charge is opposite to the voltage applied to the metal object. The statically charged paint is then sprayed from a nozzle to the metal object to form a coating covering the metal object surface. The paint composition includes 90 to 99.9 parts by weight of a resin matrix, and 10 to 0.1 parts by weight of a carbon nanocapsule evenly dispersed in the resin matrix.

Abstract: A method of preparing a silicone resin film comprising coating a release liner with a nanomaterial-filled silicone composition comprising (i) a free radical-curable silicone composition comprising a silicone resin and (ii) a carbon nanomaterial, and curing the silicone resin of the coated release liner; a silicone resin film prepared according to the preceding method; and a nanomaterial-filled silicone composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a copolymer obtainable by condensation of i) 90 to 99.5 mol %, based on components i to ii, of succinic acid; ii) 0.5 to 10 mol %, based on components i to ii, of one or more C2-C8 dicarboxylic acids; iii) 100 mol %, based on components i to ii, of 1,3-propanediol or 1,4-butanediol, and having a DIN 53728 viscosity number in the range from 100 to 450 mL/g. The invention further provides a process for producing the copolymers, polymer blends comprising these copolymers and also for the use of these copolymers.

Abstract: Fire retardant or flame retardant additives are incorporated into thermoplastic, thermoset, and/or elastomeric polymer materials to form polymer compositions having improved fire retardant properties. More particularly, the polymer compositions of the present invention comprise additive compositions which have the effect of improving the FR effectiveness, the additive compositions comprising a mesoporous silicate additive. In addition, the polymer compositions of the present invention comprise additive compositions comprising a mesoporous silicate additive and a filler, wherein the filler is a flame retardant addition, an inert filler, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Use of thermoplastic molding compositions comprising, as essential components, A) from 29 to 99.95% by weight of a polyester, B) from 0.05 to 2.0% by weight of Na2CO3, K2CO3, NaHCO3, KHCO3, or a mixture of these, based on 100% by weight of A) and B), and also C) from 0 to 70% by weight of further additives, where the total of the % by weight values for A) to C) is 100%, for producing laser-transparent moldings of any type.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer processing additive which, when added to a melt-processable resin, is highly effective in improving the moldability of the resin, and a molding composition containing the polymer processing additive, among others. This invention is related to a polymer processing additive comprising a fluoroelastomer subjected to heat treatment with an alkali metal inorganic salt or alkaline earth metal inorganic salt added thereto.

Abstract: To provide an optical resin composition containing carbonate crystals, which have oriented birefringence, have a needle- or rod-like shape, and are able to negate the birefringence without sacrificing the light transmittance of a transparent polymeric resin where the carbonate crystal exists, and a method for producing the resin composition. To achieve this provided are an optical resin composition containing a resin and carbonate crystals, wherein the carbonate crystals have a specific surface area of 4 m2/g or more, and the carbonate crystals dispersed into the resin have an average dispersion diameter of 500 nm at a maximum, and a method for producing the optical resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing a transparent polymer material, the method comprising steps i) and ii) in any order, the steps consisting in: i) mixing: mineral nanoparticles having a form factor strictly greater than 1.0; and a polymer matrix comprising a quantity of at least 80% by weight of a polycarbonate (PC) first thermoplastic polymer and of a second transparent thermoplastic polymer other than the first thermoplastic polymer, in order to obtain a mixture; and ii) heating the polymer matrix to the molten state, on its own or in the mixture; to obtain the transparent, polymer material, the mixture of step i) comprising a quantity of mineral nanoparticles having a form factor strictly greater than 1.0 that is strictly less than 5% by weight.

Abstract: Novel particles and composite particles, their uses and a novel process for producing them from alkoxysilyl-group-carrying alkoxylation products.

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: A rubber composition tire containing 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of zinc oxide particles having an average particle diameter of not more than 200 nm with respect to 100 parts by mass of a rubber component and a pneumatic tire employing the same are provided. This rubber composition for a tire can be suitably employed for manufacturing tread rubber, base tread rubber, bead apex rubber, clinch rubber and inner liner rubber for a tire.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may include one or more high-density textile fibers with a density from about 1 to about 11 g/mL. Some embodiments may include fabrics and/or garments made from such fibers. Embodiments comprising garments can include, for instance, exercise aids for providing extra mass to the wearer. Other embodiments can comprise, without limitation, building materials, safety equipment, armor, body armor, protective apparel, marine repair materials, marine protective devices, boat hulls, vehicle chassis, or blast-resistant materials.

Abstract: Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene including 0.001 to 10 weight % of refractory particles, wherein the refractory particles have an average particle size (D50) below 300 nm. The average particle size is at least 5 nm, in particular at least 10 nm, and/or at most 150 nm, in particular at most 100 nm, more in particular at most 80 nm. The particles are of transformation toughened zirconia.