Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame retardant thermoplastic polyester resin composition comprising: (A) about 100 parts by weight of a polyester resin; (B) about 1 to about 60 parts by weight of a cyclic oligomeric phosphazene compound; (C) about 1 to about 50 parts by weight of a melamine compound; (D) about 1 to about 20 parts by weight of a inorganic metal compound; and (E) about 0.1 to about 5 parts by weight of a fluorinated polyolefin resin. The thermoplastic polyester resin composition may further contain a filler (F).

Abstract: Method for making a mixture used in the production of a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane including metal oxide(s). The mixture includes PTFE resin, a lubricating agent, and a metal oxide. The mixture may be further processed to form a PTFE membrane.

Abstract: A water base adhesive and a latex composition being a base of water base primer are provided. The latex composition comprises 100 parts by mass of a polychloroprene latex and from 1 to 70 parts by mass of an EVA resin having a mass ratio of ethylene being at least 40%, as main components.

Abstract: A golf ball material composed of (A) an oxygen-containing inorganic metal compound in the form of a particulate or a master batch capable of neutralizing at least some of the acid groups in an acid-containing polymer blend, (B) one or more polymer selected from among diene polymers, thermoplastic polymers and thermoset polymers, and (C) an acid-containing polymer is prepared by mixing component A in a blend of components B and C. The golf ball material has a good heat resistance, flowability and processability, and can be used to produce high-performance golf balls having durability, scuff resistance and optimal hardness without a loss of rebound.

Abstract: The high dissipating precipitated silica reinforced EPDM rubber (monomer of ethylene-propylene-diene) and a colored extruded polymeric profile including the formulation, are particularly intended for use in the building and automobile industry. The process for the manufacturing the formulation for reinforced EPDM rubber, includes the use of one or more EPDM polymers, at least one high dissipating precipitated silica as a reinforcing filler, a non-reinforcing filler, an antioxidant, an interface agent and/or coupling agent, a desiccant, an accelerating activator, and vulcanization additives.

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

Abstract: It is a main object of the present invention to provide an alkylphenol resin for rubber compounding to obtain a rubber composition having high tackiness, and a rubber composition using the same. The present invention solves the above object by providing a resin for rubber compounding synthesized from a phenol having a para-substituted alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms and an aldehyde other than formaldehyde.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a binder component having at least one of a monomer and an oligomer of one or more of a fluorine system and a silicone system having a polymerizable functional group in a molecule. The resin composition also includes fine metal oxide particles, and a polymerization initiator. The fine metal oxide particles include particles selected from the group of zinc oxide, indium oxide, tin oxide, antimony oxide, tin-doped indium oxide (ITO), antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO), zinc-doped indium oxide (IZO), aluminum-doped zinc oxide (AZO), and fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO).

Abstract: Provided is a metal-coating material excellent in sulfur barrier property and transparency, a method for protecting a metal using the metal-coating material, and a light emitting device permitting high luminance and long life.

Abstract: A foamed stone article has a lower artificial stone layer and an upper foam layer that are a single body. A composition for the foamed stone article includes about 100 parts by weight of acrylic resin, about 10 to about 80 parts by weight of solid particles and about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight of an initiator.

Abstract: In a water-based coating material, to be able to obtain a tough film having an excellent corrosion resistance even if an additive amount of zinc oxide particles is reduced less than that of conventional ones and obtain a tougher film having a much excellent corrosion resistance by coupling a great amount of carboxyl groups to a surface of zinc oxide particles when making the additive amount of zinc oxide particles equal to that of conventional ones.

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: A curable coating composition includes a polymer precursor and at least 6% by weight of a densed fumed metal oxide having a DBP number of at least 65% of the DBP number of an undensed fumed metal oxide of the same composition, surface area, and surface chemistry. The curable coating composition is at most 70% as viscous as a composition having the same components and the same weight fraction of the undensed fumed 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: The present disclosure relates to an epoxy composition. The epoxy composition contains an epoxy resin, a phenolic resin, a functional filler, an epoxy cure catalyst and at least one elastomer. The elastomer is used to increase the flexibility of the epoxy composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crosslinked, olefin elastic fibers having a reduced coefficient of friction. More particularly the invention relates to crosslinked, olefin elastic fibers containing organic or inorganic fillers. Still more particularly, the present invention relates to crosslinked, polyethylene based elastic fibers containing inorganic fillers.

Abstract: A heat conductive silicone rubber composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing, on the average, at least 0.1 silicon-bonded alkenyl radical and having a viscosity of 50-100,000 mPa·s at 25° C., (B) an organopolysiloxane containing, on the average, at least 2 SiH radicals and having a viscosity of 1-100,000 mPa·s at 25° C., (C) a heat conductive filler, (D) a platinum catalyst, and (E) a specific organopolysiloxane having a molecular weight of at least 10,000, is easy to handle and mold, and especially smooth in flow, even when heavily loaded with the filler.

Abstract: The invention is related to glossy, low- or zero-VOC aqueous paint compositions, comprising water based latex polymer, a hiding pigment, at least one low-VOC coalescence aid having a volatile organic content of less than 50 g/L, and a second inorganic pigment with particle size ranging from about 1 to 100 nanometers. The paint composition gives good block resistance and mechanical strength and can be adopted for paints with at least glossy and semi-gloss finishes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an encapsulated epoxy-resin molding compound, comprising an epoxy resin (A), a hardening agent (B), and magnesium hydroxide (C), wherein the magnesium hydroxide (C) has a [101]/[001] peak intensity ratio of 0.9 or more as determined by X-ray diffraction, a BET specific surface area of 1 to 4 m2/g, and an average particle diameter of 5 ?m or less, and provides an encapsulated epoxy-resin molding compound superior in flame resistance moldability and also in reliability such as reflow resistance, moisture resistance, high-temperature storage stability, and thus, favorable for sealing VLSI, and an electronic component device carrying an element sealed with the molding compound.

Abstract: A thermal interface material includes 100 parts by weight of base oil including amino-modified silicone fluid and at least one of methylphenylsilicone fluid and fluorosilicone fluid, and 800 to 1200 parts by weight of fillers filled in the base oil. The fillers have an average particle size of 0.1 to 5 um and are selected from the group consisting of zinc oxide powder, alumina powder and metallic aluminum powder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypropylene resin composition, more particularly to a composition comprising an ethylene/propylene block copolymer, an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer rubber, a styrene-based polymer rubber, a polypropylene-silicone rubber master batch, a magnesium compound and an inorganic filler. The polypropylene resin composition of the present invention exhibits superior rigidity, scratch resistance and glossiness, outstanding laser processability and low-temperature impact resistance, and also superior fluidity. Therefore, it is applicable to manufacture interior materials of a vehicle such as an instrument panel. Especially, the present invention is suitable to manufacture an air bag deployable instrument panel assembly requiring no coating.

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: Disclosed is a paint composition having high far-infrared emissivity, antibiotic activity and solvent resistance and a precoated metal sheet for home appliances, coated with the paint composition. The paint composition includes a thermosetting resin, 9-60 parts by weight of ceramic powder and 0.2-4.0 parts by weight of phosphoric acid, based on 100 parts by weight of the thermosetting resin, is provided, and a precoated metal sheet coated with such a paint composition is also provided. The paint composition and the precoated metal sheet coated with the paint composition manifest high far-infrared emissivity and antibiotic activity, and as well, have storage stability and solvent resistance increased by neutralizing the alkalinity of ceramic powder using phosphoric acid. Further, a silane compound and a curing catalyst are additionally used to increase gloss and processability.

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: It is an object of the present invention to provide a laminate having excellent weatherability and abrasion resistance as well as adhesion. The present invention relates to a laminate comprising a base, a first layer formed by thermally curing an acrylic resin composition and a second layer formed by thermally curing an organosiloxane resin composition, all of which are formed in the mentioned order, wherein the acrylic resin composition comprises: (A) an acrylic copolymer which contains at least 70 mol % of a recurring unit represented by the following formula (A): wherein X is a hydrogen atom or methyl group, and Y is a methyl group, ethyl group, cycloalkyl group, hydroxyalkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms or triazine-based ultraviolet absorber residue; (B) a blocked polyisocyanate compound; (C) a curing catalyst; and (D) a triazine-based ultraviolet absorber, and the organosiloxane resin composition comprises: (E) colloidal silica and (F) a hydrolysis condensate of an alkoxysilane.

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

Abstract: Compositions having good impact performance can be made from a thermoplastic (e.g., a polyolefin such as polypropylene or HDPE) and an ethylene multi-block copolymer. The compositions are easily molded and often have particular utility in making, for example, automotive facia, parts and other household articles.

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: A coating solution comprising: a first solvent; 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of a polycarboxylic acid-based polymer relative to 100 parts by weight of the solvent; and 0.05 to 0.25 chemical equivalent of a zinc compound relative to an amount of carboxyl group in the polycarboxylic acid-based polymer, wherein a number average molecular weight of the polycarboxylic acid-based polymer is in a range of 40,000 to 10,000,000.

Abstract: A golf ball material composed of (A) an oxygen-containing inorganic metal compound in the form of a particulate or a master batch capable of neutralizing at least some of the acid groups in an acid-containing polymer blend, (B) one or more polymer selected from among diene polymers, thermoplastic polymers and thermoset polymers, and (C) an acid-containing polymer is prepared by mixing component A in a blend of components B and C. The golf ball material has a good heat resistance, flowability and processability, and can be used to produce high-performance golf balls having durability, scuff resistance and optimal hardness without a loss of rebound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf ball material made of an ionomer blend composition of (a) at least one E/X copolymer and/or E/X/Y terpolymer and (b) at least one polyfunctional higher aliphatic acid with two or more functionalities that has a molecular weight of at least about 200 but less than about 1,500, in which components (a) and (b) are neutralized with (c) an oxygen-containing inorganic metal compound. The copolymer and terpolymer of component (a) is one or a mixture of two or more selected from the group consisting of copolymers and terpolymers which is partially neutralized with metal ions, copolymers and terpolymers which are completely neutralized with metal ions, and unneutralized copolymers and terpolymers. The golf ball material has a good thermal stability, flow properties and moldability, making it suitable for injection molding.

Abstract: [Summary] [Problem] To provide a reflective film that has an excellent light reflectance, that hardly undergoes a decrease in light reflectance with time when in use. [Means for Solving] An aliphatic polyester-based resin reflective film formed by a resin composition containing an aliphatic polyester-based resin and a fine powder filler, wherein a yellowness index (YI-value) is less than 3.6. The fine powder filler is preferably at least one fine powder filler selected from the group of calcium carbonate, barium sulfate, titanium oxide and zinc oxide.

Abstract: An epoxy based primer composition comprising at least 10% zinc oxide w/w dry solids is described. A coated metal substrate is also described comprising a metal substrate, at least one epoxy based primer layer, the primer layer comprising at least 10% w/w zinc oxide in the dry primer coating, and at least one top-coat adhered to the primer layer. A process of coating a metal substrate is also described.

Abstract: Compounds having the formulas below. R is an aromatic-containing group. Each M is an alkali metal. Each m is a positive integer. The value of n is a positive integer. The value p is 0 or 1. If p is 0 then n is 1. A thermoset made by curing a composition containing the below phthalonitrile monomers. A method of reacting a diphenyl acetylene compound with an excess of an aromatic diol in the presence of an alkali metal carbonate to form the above oligomer. A method of reacting a phenoxyphthalonitrile with an acetylene compound to form the phthalonitrile monomer below.

Abstract: A dental composition compatible with acidic dental primers/adhesives, the dental composition comprising (A) 5% (w/w) to 90% (w/w) of at least one polymerizable monomer having at least one ethylenically unsaturated vinyl, acrylate, or methacrylate group; (B) 0.01% (w/w) to 10% (w/w) of at least one compound of structure where each of R1, R2, and R3 may be the same or different and is independently selected from H, alkyl, alkoxyl, aryl, acyl, allyl, pyridyl, —OH, alkenyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, and heterocyclic structure containing O, S, or N; (C) 0.01% (w/w) to 10% (w/w) of at least one hydroperoxide compound with at least one hydroperoxide groups attached to a tertiary carbon; (D) 5% (w/w) to 95% (w/w) of at least one finely divided filler; (E) 0% (w/w) to 25% (w/w) of one or more components selected from a solvent, a photoinitiator, a stabilizer, and/or an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a moulding composed of a plastics matrix composed of a transparent plastic, comprising a soluble fluorescent dye and a scattering agent whose refractive-index difference from the plastics matrix is +/? from 0.003 to 0.2, characterized in that a white pigment whose refractive-index difference from the plastics matrix is from +0.4 to 1.5 is also present, at a concentration of from 0.001 to 0.1% by weight.

Abstract: There is provided a composition of melt processible fluoropolymer and inorganic fine particles of average particle size 1 ?m or less dispersed in said fluoropolymer, said composition being obtained by melt-mixing said melt processible fluoropolymer and aggregated said inorganic fine particles, said aggregated inorganic fine particles being obtained by drying a mixed solution of inorganic fine particles and an inorganic salt to obtain a solid material, removing the inorganic salt from this solid material using a solvent, and then drying at a temperature where surface fusion between the inorganic fine particles does not occur, whereby said aggregates are the result of the mutual cohesive force of the inorganic fine particles, which has good physical properties and dimensional stability compared to the melt processible fluoropolymer alone.

Abstract: A hot melt sealant/adhesive composition is provided which comprises the following components—Component A. a siloxane polymer composition comprising a) An organopolysiloxane which may comprise not less than two groups selected from i) silicon bonded alkenyl groups or ii) silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups and/or silicon bonded hydrolysable groups b) one or more fillers; and a cure system comprising c) a suitable catalyst and where required d) a suitable cross-linker adapted to react with component (a), catalysed with component (c); and either or both of components B. and C. wherein:—B. is one or more hot melt resins; and C. is one or more waxes having a melt temperature of between 40 and 200° C.; and/or an organic resin having a viscosity average molecular weight of from 200 to 6000 and a softening point of from O° C. and 15O° C.; wherein the total amount of components B and/or C in the composition is from 2 to 60% by weight of the whole composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and preparative process of partially or fully neutralized mixtures of carboxylate functionalized ethylene high copolymers or terpolymers (Mw between 80,000 and 500,000) with carboxylate functionalized ethylene low copolymers (Mw between 2,000 and 30,000) and organic acid salts and injection or compression molded applications such as golf ball components thereof.

Abstract: A thermal lithographic printing plate overcoat composition comprising (a) a water-soluble polymeric dye having an absorption band between about 300 and about 600 nm; and (b) micro-particles or nano-particles is provided. A negative-working thermal lithographic printing plate comprising (a) a hydrophilic substrate; (b) a near infrared imaging layer disposed on the hydrophilic substrate; and (c) an overcoat layer disposed on the imaging layer, said overcoat layer comprising a water-soluble polymeric dye having an absorption band between about 300 and about 600 nm; and micro-particles or nano-particles is also provided. Finally, a water-soluble polymeric dye having an absorption band between about 300 and about 600 nm is provided.

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: An encapsulant for encapsulating electronic components and a method of making and/or using the encapsulant may be provided. An electronic device that includes the encapsulant may be provided. The curable encapsulant composition may include a mixture of a functionalized polymer and at least one reactive monomer composition. The reactive monomer composition may include a reactive monomer component that may be a low temperature solid and may be present in an amount in the reactive monomer composition a range of greater than about 20 weight percent based on the total weight of reactive monomer composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which comprise at least one organic (meth)acrylate, zinc(II) dimethacrylate and at least one metal oxide of the formula MO or M2O3 of a di- or trivalent metal selected from the group consisting of zinc and the main group metals. The compositions are stable in storage and on hardening give flexible materials which even at elevated temperatures still have good adhesion to various substrates and have good mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a blend of UV absorbers and a naphthalate containing polymer for enhancing the stability of fibers and fabrics. According to the present invention, preferred UV absorbers include but are not limited to benzophenones, benzotriazoles, triazines and benzoxazinone chemistries and preferred naphthalate containing polymers include but are not limited to polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polyethylene naphthalate terephthalate (PENT), polybutylene naphthalate (PBN), polytrimethylene naphthalate (PTN) and copolymers and blends there of.

Abstract: The invention relates to an acrylic composition comprising an acrylic component selected from acrylic resins and precursors thereof and a nonoparticulate zinc oxide UV absorber wherein the acidity of the acrylic composition is less than 0.5 g KOH per kilogram of resin solids.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide intermediate transfer members that can be used in electrostatographic devices and methods for using them in forming an image. The disclosed intermediate transfer members can include a plurality of nanotubes with high electrical conductivity, high thermal conductivity, and/or low humidity sensitivity. The hydrophobicity of the nanotubes can be controlled by covalently grafting hydrophobic components onto one or more nanotubes; surface treating one or more nanotubes; and encapsulating one or more nanotubes with hydrophobic components. In an exemplary embodiment, the nanotubes can be dispersed in polymer matrices and/or formed on the surface of polymer matrices of the intermediate transfer members. The intermediate transfer members can take various forms of belts, sheets, webs, films, rolls, tubes or any shape that can provide a smooth surface and rotatable function.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to antistatic elastomeric articles and methods of making the same. The articles can be single layered or multilayered. The single layered articles possess desirable antistatic properties and desirable properties of comfort and feel. The multilayered articles have an outermost layer/surface that possesses desirable antistatic properties and an innermost layer/surface that exhibits desirable properties of comfort and feel. In preferred embodiments, the elastomeric articles are made form a nitrile/natural rubber blend. Articles of the present invention have antistatic properties measured as having a surface resistivity below about 1014 ?/sq and a static decay time of less than about 60 seconds.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyolefin composition comprising: (1) 30-70 wt. % of an heterophasic propylene polymer; (2) 20-60 wt. % of a copolymer of ethylene with a comonomer selected from the group consisting of C3-6 ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acids, C1-8 alkyl esters of a C3-6 ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid and mixtures thereof; and (3) 2-20 wt. % of a metal compound selected from the group consisting of: acetates, stearates, hydroxides and oxides of zinc, magnesium, calcium, sodium and mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multicolor component adhesive system based on at least two miscible polymerizable components and a curative component, said system being suitable for providing an adhesive having any desired color. The present invention further relates to the use of the adhesive produced on the basis of the multicolor component adhesive system as an adhesive compound, jointing compound, repair material and/or filling material, preferably for plastics, more particularly cast stone, mineral substrates, more particularly natural stone, ceramic, earthenware, porcelain, metals and/or wood, and also to a method of producing the adhesive.