Abstract: The present invention relates to pigments, comprising a plate-like substrate of glass having an average thickness of <1 ?m, especially of from 20 nm to 400 nm, and (a) a dielectric material, especially a metal oxide, having a high index of refraction; or (a) a metal layer, especially a thin semi-transparent metal layer; a process for their production and their use in paints, ink-jet printing, for dyeing textiles, for pigmenting coatings (paints), printing inks, plastics, cosmetics, glazes for ceramics and glass.

Abstract: A hardcoat agent composition comprising a fluorine-containing polyether compound (A) having a perfluoropolyether unit, urethane bond and active energy ray reactive group and a curable compound (B) having equal to or more than 2 active energy ray polymerizing groups in the molecule. An optical information medium having a film substance composed of single or multiple layers containing at least the recording layer 4 or the reflecting layer on the supporting substrate 20, the optical information medium wherein at least either the surface of the supporting substrate 20 or that of the above-mentioned film substance is formed by the hardcoat layer 8 containing a curable substance of the above-mentioned hardcoat agent composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hot melt adhesive, when irradiated with microwave radiation, heats up and loses its adhesive properties. The invention further relates to a process for bonding and opening package with the hot melt adhesives. The hot melt adhesive is particularly well suited for food packages.

Abstract: A latex composition having a polymodal particle size distribution. The latex composition is useful in paper coatings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing an organosol of inorganic particles, comprising mixing an aqueous dispersion or sol of inorganic particles with an organic liquid and a polymer or oligomer having functionality that adsorbs onto the inorganic particles; and allowing the mixture to separate into an aqueous layer and an organic layer, the organic layer comprising the inorganic particles. The invention also provides a polymer composition or coating composition made by this method. A coating composition is applied to a substrate and cured to provide a coating layer on the substrate. A polymer composition containing the inorganic particles is molded into an article.

Abstract: A composition for applying a coating on a support at low temperature from a dispersion of at least a component of the coating to be deposited in the composition. The composition includes at least a strong and heavy solvent with a boiling point higher than 150° C. approximately, and a weak solvent with a boiling point less than 100° C. approximately. The solvents forming the composition must constitute a mixture that evaporates at a temperature less than 100° C. The composition is particularly useful for forming electrodes or electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries. The method and the device used for forming the coating use a dispersion spreader and an infrared lamp.

Abstract: There is provided herein a rubber composition comprising (a) at least one rubber component; (b) at least one silane-reactive filler; (c) optionally, at least one activating agent and, (d) at least one silane of the general Formula (1): [X1X2X3Si—]d(G)a[—Y—(CR3-e-Ze)b]c ??(1) wherein X1 is selected hydrolyzable groups; X2 and X3 are independently hydrocarbons or selected hydrolyzable groups; G is a hydrocarbon group of from 1 to 18 carbon atoms that can optionally contain at least one heteroatom selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur, phosphous and silicon; each Y can independently be an unsaturated group; each Z can independently be a halogen atom; and, each R can independently be hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl. There is also provided a process of preparing a rubber composition comprising mixing (a), (b), optionally (c), and (d). There are also provided articles (e.g., tires) made from the rubber composition.

Abstract: Described are methods for processing material, material processing systems, and processable materials. Preferred embodiments relate to a method of and apparatus for producing formable products such as polymer products and thermoplastic materials.

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: A tire includes at least one outer structural element, wherein the at least one outer structural element is at least partially coated by at least one coating layer including a crosslinked composition obtained by reacting: (a) at least one polysulfide polymer; (b) at least one thermoplastic polymer having at least one hydroxyl group; with (c) at least one polyisocyanate. Preferably, the at least one structural element is at least one of the tire sidewalls.

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: 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 coatable sealant composition comprising a moisture curable composition capable of cure to an elastomeric body comprising (a) an extended polymer comprising (i) an organosiloxane polymer of the formula X-A-X1 where X and X1 are independently selected from silyl groups containing hydroxyl or hydrolysable groups selected from —SiOH3, —(Ra)SiOH2, —(Ra)2SiOH, —RaSi(ORb)2, —Si(ORb)3, —Ra2SiORb and —Ra2Si —Rc—SiRdp(ORb)3?p where each Ra independently represents a monovalent hydrocarbyl group, each Rb and Rd group is independently an alkyl or alkoxy group in which the alkyl groups suitably have up to 6 carbon atoms; Rc is a divalent hydrocarbon group which may be interrupted by one or more siloxane spacers having up to six silicon atoms; and p has the value 0, 1 or 2; and A is an organopolysiloxane containing molecular chain; and (ii) an organic extender (b) a suitable cross-linking agent which has at least two hydroxyl and/or hydrolysable groups reactive with the organopolysiloxane polymer, (c)

Abstract: A method of making a diluted polysiloxane containing polymer comprising the steps of:— i) Preparing a polysiloxane containing polymer by the polycondensation of siloxane containing monomers and/or oligomers which comprise condensable groups in the presence of an organopolysiloxane and/or an organic based diluent material, a suitable catalyst and optionally an end-blocking agent; and ii) Where required quenching the polymerisation process; wherein the diluent material is substantially retained within the resulting diluted organopolysiloxane.

Abstract: An extremely durable, stable and fast-curing elastomeric composition suitable for coating all types of architectural and decorative glass is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antifouling paint composition which is pro-environmental because it does not contain organotin and copper compound which are the major causes of maritime environmental pollution, and has excellent inhibitory effect on the adhesion of marine organisms on the surface. The antifouling paint composition of the present invention characteristically comprises a resin, tourmaline and an alkali metal, an alkali earth metal and/or an oxide thereof.

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: A pigment dispersion is provided that includes a pigment, a pigment dispersant, a polymer dispersion stabilizer and water, wherein the polymer dispersion stabilizer is an alpha-olefin/maleic anhydride copolymer expressed by the formula (1) below. A recording ink is also provided that includes the pigment dispersion, a surfactant, a water-dispersible resin, a humectant and water. In the structural formula (1), R represents an alkyl group and n is an integer of 30 to 100.

Abstract: A polymer composition is disclosed, which comprises a matrix polymer, a fluoropolymer that may be at least partially encapsulated by an encapsulating polymer, and a filler. Methods for making the polymer compositions and articles made of such compositions are also disclosed. The compositions and article can have improved tensile modulus, ductility, and/or impact properties.

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: The present invention provides an organic inorganic composite powder which has a specific particle shape in accordance with to a washing solvent, which contains fine inorganic particles, and which easily disperses in water by: precipitating a metal salt dissolved in a reaction solvent from the reaction solvent through neutralization or reduction in the presence of a polymer or monomer dissolved in the reaction solvent; polymerizing the monomer after precipitation of the metal salt in the case where the monomer forms no composite with the metal salt during precipitation in the presence of the monomer; washing the obtained precipitate with a specific washing solvent; and drying the resultant.

Abstract: A method is provided for the preparation of nanomaterials, which involves the dissolution and/or suspension of a combination of (a) one or more resin substrate materials and (b) one or more magnetic nanoparticulate substances, in a medium made from one or more ionic liquids, to provide a mixture, and recovering the solid nanomaterial by combining the mixture with a non-solvent (solvent for the ionic liquids but not the other components), while also applying an electromagnetic field to the mixture during the recovering step to align the magnetic nanoparticulate substances, along with the use of the resulting nanomaterials to provide unique information storage media, particularly in the form of sheets or films.

Abstract: The present invention present invention relates to improved IRIS Fe oxide paint compositions, to the dried (or cured) residue of such paints, and to devices upon which such paint compositions have been applied (IRIS devices) used to assess reducing conditions in soils, especially wetland soils. The improved IRIS Fe oxide paints contain from about 30 to about 70 mole percent goethite, more preferably, from about 40 to about 60 mole percent goethite, and still more preferably, about 50 mole percent goethite.

Abstract: Binders containing metal oxide nanoparticles and a co-resin of phenolic resin and aminoplast resin, and electrophotographic imaging member undercoat layer containing the binders.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide a cycloolefin addition polymer that is capable of satisfying high heat resistance and high refractive index simultaneously, a composite material of the cycloolefin addition polymer with an inorganic material, and a molded article thereof. [Means for Solution] A cycloolefin addition polymer consisting essentially of a cycloolefin monomer unit and containing as an essential component a norbornene monomer unit having an aromatic ring. The cycloolefin addition polymer is preferably a cycloolefin addition polymer that consists essentially of a norbornene monomer unit having an aromatic ring. The cycloolefin addition polymers are excellent in heat resistance and have a high refractive index. The composite material is comprised of the cycloolefin addition polymer and an inorganic material. The molded article is obtained by molding the cycloolefin addition polymer or the composite material.

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 15 to 40 volume % of a second 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 branched polycarbonate resin prepared from a divalent phenol, a carbonate precursor, a branching agent, and a chain terminating agent is provided, in which the branching agent is composed of a trisphenol compound represented by the general formula (I). The use of the branching agent brings about excellent washability and permits molding which barely suffers from sagging (blow down) of the melt or stringiness thereof and is accompanied with high melt tension and excellent moldability, thus enabling efficient production of good molded products at high productivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an encapsulated epoxy resin composition containing an epoxy resin (A), a hardening agent (B), and magnesium hydroxide (C), the magnesium hydroxide (C) comprising magnesium hydroxide particles with its crystal appearance in a hexagonal column shape having two hexagonal top and bottom base faces in parallel with each other and six peripheral prism faces formed between the base faces and having a length in the c-axis direction of 1.5×10?6 to 6.0×10?6 m, and provides an encapsulated epoxy resin composition favorable as a sealer for VLSI's that is superior in flame resistance and also in reliability such as moldability, reflow resistance, moisture resistance and high temperature storage characteristics and an electronic component device containing an element sealed with the composition.

Abstract: A polymeric composition comprising a polymer matrix derived from one or more polymerisable monomers and including particles comprising an inorganic oxide and having a weight average particle size of less than or equal to 400 nm contained therein, wherein said polymeric composition is obtainable by polymerising a polymerisable mixture comprising said one or more polymerisable monomers of the polymer matrix in the presence of said particles and a dispersing agent comprising an ethylenically unsaturated compound.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use as additive for improving properties of resistance to arc tracking and arc erosion: of a mixture A, B or C formed by: concerning mixture A: A1: platinum; and A2: at least an inorganic compound A2.1 of a metal with several degrees of oxidation selected from the group formed by V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu, in which the metal atom is at a degree of oxidation higher than zero, the least possible (abbreviation: DOX mini); or A3: a combination of at least an inorganic compound A2.1 with at least an inorganic compound A2.2 in which the atom of V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni or Cu is at a degree of oxidation higher than DOX mini; concerning mixture B: B1 platinum; and B2: at least an inorganic compound B2.1 of cerium-IV or of lanthanum-III; or B3: a combination of at least an inorganic compound B2.1 with at least an inorganic compound B2.

Abstract: Disclosed are low temperature, moisture curable coating compositions, related coated substrates, and methods for coating a substrate. The coating compositions include an ungelled, secondary amine-containing Michael addition reaction product of reactants including a compound comprising more than one site of ethylenic unsaturation, and an aminofunctional silane.

Abstract: An organophilic clay for thickening hydrophobic liquids comprising a layered silicate material, surfaces of said layered silicate material modified by an amphipathic copolymer prepared from a first comonomer that generates a hydrophilic homopolymer that is essentially insoluble in a hydrophobic liquid and a second comonomer that generates a hydrophobic homopolymer that is soluble in a hydrophobic liquid, said organophilic clay containing at least 10% by weight water, based on the dry weight of the layered silicate material.

Abstract: Colorant composition finely divided colorants and two or more polyolefin waxes, the quantitatively greater fraction representing a metallocene wax, and the further waxes being polar or a polar non-metallocene-polyolefin waxes or copolymers of ethylene. All of the polyolefin waxes together make up at least 15% by weight of the formula, and melt between 70 and 15O0 C. The colorant composition of the invention features reduced dust and is used for masterbatch production.

Abstract: The present invention provides a producing method of powder particles having an average particle diameter on the order of submicrons. Specifically, the producing method is a producing method of powder particles obtained by grinding a product to be ground by using plural grinding media, wherein the grinding media including at least one kind (grinding medium A) having an average particle diameter of 0.01 to 5 times and at least one kind (grinding medium B) having an average particle diameter of 10 to 450 times, with respect to the average particle diameter of the product to be ground before being ground, are used.

Abstract: An organosilicon-polyurea base polymer capable of self-crosslinking under humid condition, an elastomer prepared therefrom, preparation thereof and use of the same. By using an amino-polysiloxane, a polyisocyanate, and multiple active amino-containing silane as main materials, an organosilicon-polyurea base polymer is prepared by virtue of the copolymerization thereof. The organosilicon-polyurea base polymer has excellent high- and low-temperature resistance, and solvent resistance, and relatively better mechanical properties, and is also curable at room temperature. A crosslinked network structure of intra- and inter-molecules is formed in the base polymer through inter-crosslinking of siloxane groups at terminals and side chains of the molecular chains, thereby producing adhesives, sealants, coatings and buffer layers, in particular sealants used in automotive industry.

Abstract: The invention relates to a molding composition for producing casting molds for the foundry industry, comprising at least: a refractory mold material; a binder for curing the molding composition; a proportion of a borosilicate glass. The invention further relates to a process for producing a molding from the molding composition of the invention, the corresponding casting mold or the corresponding molding and also their use in metal casting.

Abstract: [Problems to be Solved] To provide a curable organopolysiloxane composition, wherein the composition can be laminated directly on the surface of an epoxy resin anticorrosive coating film and can form an antifouling coating film which has improved antifouling performance compared to the conventional art. [Means for Solving the Problems] A two-liquid type or three-liquid type curable organopolysiloxane composition, wherein the composition contains at least an organopolysiloxane having at least two condensation reactive groups in the molecule (a1), silica (a2), an organosilane and/or a partial hydrolyzate thereof (b1), wherein the organosilane has functional group(s) capable of undergoing condensation reaction with the condensation reactive groups of the above organopolysiloxane (a1), and at least one kind of tin compound selected from the group represented by a predefined general formula.

Abstract: A coating composition is substantially free from chromate and comprises a resin, a metal salt, and an interference pigment. The interference pigment includes mica which has a solar reflective coating disposed thereon. A reflective coating system comprises a cured film formed from the coating composition disposed on a substrate. The cured film has a transparency of at least 75%, as measured according to ASTM 1746. In addition, the cured film has a solar reflectivity of at least 55%, as measured according to ASTM E 1918 and ASTM E 903. The cured film has excellent corrosion resistance properties and adhesion to the substrate.

Abstract: Mineral particle dispersions in an organic hydrophobic medium (organosols) are stabilized by amphiphilic block polymers containing RA groups for developing interactions with the surface of the particles and at least one hydrophobic block B having an affinity for the organic medium of the dispersion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a primer composition that comprises (A) polyurethane resin particles, (B) a urethane-forming monomer and/or oligomer, and (C) oxide microparticles. A method of manufacturing a plastic lens is also disclosed. The method comprises: forming a primer layer using a primer-forming composition comprising (A) polyurethane resin particles, (B) a urethane-forming monomer and/or oligomer, and (C) oxide microparticles on at least one surface of a plastic substrate; and forming a hard coat over said primer layer to obtain a plastic lens sequentially comprising a primer layer and a hard coat on at least one surface of a plastic substrate. A plastic lens comprising a primer layer and a hard coat on at least one surface of a plastic substrate is also disclosed. The primer layer is manufactured by using the primer-forming composition.

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: [Problems] To provide a high solid type anticorrosive coating composition excellent in drying properties during coating, and capable of forming a coating film having excellent oil resistance, solvent resistance, chemical resistance and anticorrosive properties. [Solving Means] A high solid type paint composition comprising (A) a main component containing a semi-solid state bisphenol type epoxy resin (a1) wherein the epoxy equivalent weight of the epoxy resin is 250 to 300, and (B) a curing component containing an epoxy adduct of xylylenediamine (b1) and an epoxy adduct of polyamide (b2), wherein the epoxy adduct of polyamide (b2) is contained at 50 to 200 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the epoxy adduct of xylylenediamine (b1).

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion with a pH of from 2 to 7, comprising (A) at least one swellable polymer or oligomer containing anionic and/or potentially anionic functional groups, (B) surface-modified, cationically stabilized, inorganic nanoparticles of at least one kind, and (C) at least one amphiphile; and its use for producing highly scratch-resistant coatings, moldings, and self-supporting films.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a thermoplastic resin coloring agent having excellent dispersibility, transparency, ultraviolet blocking properties, etc., and a thermoplastic resin composition employing same, and it is another object of the present invention to provide a thermoplastic resin molding having excellent dispersibility, transparency, ultraviolet blocking properties, stretchability, and surface smoothness. The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin coloring agent containing a surface-treated ?-ferric oxide (A) formed by coating a non-acicular ?-ferric oxide having an average particle size of 0.01 to 0.06 ?m and an aspect ratio of 0.2 to 1.0 with a polyhydric alcohol and an organopolysiloxane, and an oxycarboxylic acid metal salt (B1) as a dispersing agent (B) and, moreover, to the thermoplastic resin coloring agent further containing a methine-based dye (C).

Abstract: The invention relates to solid or gel-type nanocomposite material which can be polymerised, containing a) 4.9 95.9 wt. % of a soluble polymer; b) 4-95 wt. % of a partially or totally condensed silane selected from the group of epoxyalkoxysilanes, alkoxysilanes and alkylalkoxysilanes, the silane having an inorganic condensation degree of between 33-100% and an organic conversion degree of between 0-95%; c) 0-60 wt. % of an acrylate; d) 0.1-50 wt. % of surface modified nanometric particles selected from the group of oxides, sulphides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides, carbides, arsenides, antimonides, nitrides, phosphides, carbonates, carboxylates, phosphates, sulphates, silicates, titanates, zirconates, aluminates, stannates, plumbates and a mixed oxides; e) 0-50 wt.-% of a plasticizer; f) 0-5 wt.

Abstract: An improved primer formulation for composite building materials, such as materials that are generally cementitious, gypsum, or of another inorganic building material, such as those containing cellulose, glass, steel or polymeric fibers. The improved formulation effectively blocks moisture from penetrating the composite building material and is better than alternate or conventional primers. The formulation also improves adhesion and prevents peel failure of a topcoat when applied to the composite building material. The improved formulation acts as a weather-guard and a hydrophobic treatment to all surfaces of the composite building material upon application.

Abstract: A preform resin composition comprising PET resin and a suspension of 50 to 5000 ppm, with respect to the resin, of nano clay having a particle size ranging between 10 and 100 nm ultrasonically dispersed in a suspension medium, such as DMF and a method of making the preform resin.

Abstract: A liquid electrostatographic toner or liquid ink jet ink prepared by the steps of heating a marking particle mix of particles of a resin and a colourant blend in a carrier liquid to a temperature between about the first softening point of the resin and about the second softening point of the resin, maintaining the temperature of the heated marking particle mix for a selected period of time, cooling the marking particle mix to room temperature, and mixing the marking particle mix with high shear. The particle mix can be produced by coarse grinding in a ball mill. The resultant toner or ink has an improved Newtonian like flow behaviour, improved electrical properties, reduced sedimentation and agglomeration and significantly improved optical density and reduced background.

Abstract: A method of preparing a diluted chain extended organopolysiloxane containing polymer comprising the steps of reacting a pre-formed polymer with a suitable chain extender reactable with terminal groups of the polymer in the presence of a diluent material, a suitable catalyst and optionally an end-blocking agent; and Where required quenching the polymerisation process wherein the diluent material is substantially retained within the resulting diluted organopolysiloxane containing polymer. The case additionally relates to products of the process and subsequent applications for the polymer such as for example sealants and rubbers.

Abstract: A method of making a diluted organopolysiloxane polymer comprising the steps of:— (i) preparing an organopolysiloxane polymer by polymerising cyclic organopolysiloxane monomer(s) in the presence of an organic diluent material, a suitable catalyst and an end-blocking agent; and (ii) Where required quenching the polymerisation process; wherein the diluent material is substantially retained within the resulting diluted organopolysiloxane.