Abstract: The invention is directed to a new formulation for making a carboxylated polyacrylonitrile butadiene (usually referred to as nitrile in the glove industry) glove. The new formulation contains no accelerators commonly used in sulfur vulcanization. A sulfur free (including organic sulfur donors) crosslinking system is utilized. The invention provides formulations to make compounds and methods to make such gloves. The new formulations and procedures could be easily realized economically under common glove production lines. Depending on the desired applications, both powdered and powder free gloves are produced in the same formula.

Abstract: A flame-retarding thermoplastic resin composition which is composed essentially of (A) a component of thermoplastic resin, (B) a component of nitrogen atom-containing phosphatic compound, (C) a component of hydroxyl group-containing compound or partly esterified product thereof and (D) a component of neutralizer for acids, with optional component (E) of triazine derivative or (F) of metal alkoxide, wherein the proportion of each component is such that the component (A) is in the range from 60 to 90 parts by weight, the sum of the components (B)+(C) is in the range from 10 to 40 parts by weight and the component (D) is in the range from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the total sum of (A)+(B)+(C), respectively, wherein the weight ratio of (B)/(C) amounts to at least 1.

Abstract: A formulation for controlling the thickening profile for sheet molding compositions to a lower viscosity for use in low pressure molding conditions is provided. The B side addition of a modified alkaline earth oxide thickening system using a combination of oxides results in a sheet molding compound that is tack free at lowered viscosities. These sheet molding compounds exhibit extended shelf lives, good flowability, and excellent handling characteristics.

Abstract: A composition for thickening hydrophobic liquids, and for dispersing and suspending particulate materials in a hydrophobic liquid, is disclosed. The composition contains a layered silicate material having its surface modified by an adsorbed amphipathic copolymer. The composition typically is dispersed in a hydrophobic liquid or in glycol-water mixture for easy addition to, and dilution in, hydrophobic liquid-based formulations.

Abstract: A heat transfer material includes thermoplastic elastomer such as styrenic block copolymer, oil and fillers, and has a composite heat transfer coefficient greater than 0.8 watts/m-K. The material is easily conformable to irregularly shaped surfaces and has low thermal impedance values less than 0.1K-in2/W at 0.5 MPa mounting pressure. The material has a good dry-out performance of less than 0.15% at 70° C., 240 hours, which are better than the existing thermal conductive grease. More particularly, the material has excellent re-usability.

Abstract: A composition containing polypropylene prepared by polymerization over a metallocene catalyst or a polypropylene copolymer prepared by polymerization over a metallocene catalyst, and a stabilizer mixture comprising (A) for example the compound of the formula (A-I-1-a)  wherein n1 is a number from 2 to 20; and (B) for example the compound of the formula (B-I-2-a);

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide rubber composition and method for producing the same capable of giving a vulcanized rubber which has an excellent processability and a sufficient wearing resistance and which is useful for a tire. A rubber composition in the invention is obtained by the following step of preparing a first rubber formulation [P1] by kneading a formulation (A1) comprising a rubber component containing a conjugated diene-based rubber and a silica, preparing a second rubber formulation [P2] by kneading a formulation (B1) comprising a mixed material containing a silane coupling agent and the first rubber formulation [P1], and kneading a formulation (C) comprising the second rubber formulation [P2], a zinc oxide and a vulcanizing agent. Such conjugated diene-based rubber is preferably one having at least one selected from the group consisting of an alkoxysilyl, an amino, a hydroxyl and an epoxy groups.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a diene-based rubber/inorganic compound complex capable of allowing a silicic acid compound including silica and the like to be dispersed uniformly and allowing a reinforcing effect to be exerted sufficiently, and a rubber composition containing said complex.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. The composition contains an amorphous thermoplastic polymer, at least one flame retardant in the form of a fully or partially halogenated sulfonic acid salt and at least on alkaline earth metal sulfate and/or one oxide having an average particle size of up to 400 nm.

Abstract: A ceramic-molding binder includes a vinyl alcohol polymer having an ethylene unit content of 2 to 19 mole %, a polymerization degree of 200 to 2,000, a degree of saponification of 80 to 99.99 mole %, and a carboxylic acid and lactone ring content of 0.02 to 0.4 mole %. The use of the ceramic-molding binder provides green moldings with better formability and handling properties during the formation of smaller green moldings of more complex shape, and also provides ceramic products of good quality, higher yields, and fewer ceramic cracks when obtained by sintering such green moldings.

Abstract: A layer for an article, including a fluoroelastomer, and at least about 25 percent by volume nonfibrillatable and autoadhesive plastic particles.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating composition for use with metallic substrates that provides desirable levels of adhesion to metal, sandability without the production of harmful dust, corrosion resistance, and recoatability. The coating composition of the invention comprises a polyurethane film-forming component, and a corrosion protection component present in the composition in an amount effective in minimizing corrosion and adhesion loss of the coating at the substrate. A cured film of the coating applied to metallic substrates, previously coated substrates, as well as plastic substrates has improved corrosion resistance following Salt Spray Cabinet exposure.

Abstract: A colored resin water distribution pipe formed of a colored resin composition which comprises a polyolefin resin as a main component and a blue fine powder pigment of a composite oxide which comprises two or more metal oxides and has a spinel crystal structure and a BET specific surface area of about 30 m2/g or more. The blue fine powder pigment is covered with an inorganic compound. The blue fine powder pigment is preferably treated mechanochemically by grinding. The colored resin water distribution pipe exhibits excellent resistance to water containing chlorine as a bactericide so that discoloration of the coloring component and formation of blisters on the inner face of the pipe by water containing chlorine are prevented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a resin composition exhibiting excellent coatability and capable of forming coatings with high hardness, superior scratch resistance, low curling properties, superb adhesion, excellent transparency, and superior coating surface appearance without a wavy striation, streaks, unevenness of coatings, cissing, and the like, as well as cured products made from the resin composition.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprises a polar group-containing diene polymer synthesized through an emulsion polymerization as a rubber component, and an inorganic filler represented by a formula of mM.xSiOy.zH2O wherein M is a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, magnesium, titanium and calcium, an oxide or a hydroxide of such a metal or an hydrate thereof, m is an integer of 1 to 5, x is an integer of 0 to 10, y is an integer of 2 to 5 and z is an integer of 0 to 10.

Abstract: A process for preparing silica-filled rubber powder is provided, which includes contacting a salt-containing silica-precipitation suspension with at least one selected from the group including a rubber latex, rubber solution, and rubber emulsion, to form a mixture; and precipitating to produce a silica-filled rubber powder. A silica-filled rubber powder prepared by the process, and compositions and uses containing the same, are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a transparent or translucent thermoplastic composition comprising a thermoplastic polycarbonate resin and a phosphorescent phosphor with an aluminate matrix expressed by MAl2O4 in which M is calcium, strontium or barium. Said phosphorescent phosphor is present in a quantity of 0.01 to 2.0% by weight with respect to the quantity of polycarbonate resin and possesses a median particle size of less than 10 micrometer. Forming an object by injection molding using said transparent or translucent thermoplastic composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A golf ball includes, as a composing element, a hot-molded product obtained from a rubber composition which includes a main rubber containing 10 to 90 mass % of a polybutadiene, an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, and an organic peroxide. The polybutadiene has 60% or more of cis-1,4-bonds. Further, letting a Mooney viscosity (ML1+4(100° C.)) of the polybutadiene be ML and a viscosity of a toluene solution containing 5 mass % of the polybutadiene at 25° C. be &eegr;(mPa·s), ML and &eegr; satisfy a relationship of &eegr;≧20×ML−600.

Abstract: A one-pack room temperature-curable sealant composition, namely, liquid gasket (FIPG) manifesting an excellent adhesive property and chemical resistance also for an automobile magnesium alloy material single body, and being able to be used also for cast iron and aluminum members and the like conventionally used is provided. (A) an organopolysiloxane which both ends of the molecular chain are each blocked by a hydroxyl group and the viscosity at 25° C. is from 30000 to 70000 mPa·s, (B) a cross-linking agent, (C) zinc carbonate and/or zinc oxide, (D) tabular alumina having an average particle size of 5 &mgr;m or less, and (E) a silane coupling agent of the following general formula (1):  (wherein R1, R2 and R3 represent a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 3 carbon.). are combined, to provide one-pack room temperature-curable sealant composition for use in automobile.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the provision of premixed aqueous compositions which are used to provide a paint composition of varying finish characteristics at the point of sale. Thus, the merchant distributing the paint composition made from the subject premixed compositions need only maintain inventory of four compositions. The particular compositions which are the subject of the invention exhibit stable characteristics during storage in their respective reservoirs. The compositions include a pigment composition, a dispersant thickening agent, a high resin content binder, and a low resin content binder. The compositions are combined in differing amounts to produce paint compositions being suitable for either interior or exterior use and having differing sheens, quality levels, and color bases.

Abstract: A room temperature organopolysiloxane composition is provided, which can be cured rapidly and right down to deep sections. The cured products have good rubber characteristics. The composition includes (A) 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane represented by a general formula (1) shown below, wherein R represents a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, X represents, independently, an OH group, an alkoxy group or an acyloxy group, a represents an integer from 0 to 2, and n represents a number which results in a viscosity at 25° C. of 25 to 1,000,000 mm2/s; (B) 2 to 50 parts by weight of a hydrolysable silane with at least two acyloxy groups, a partial hydrolysis-condensation product thereof, or a mixture thereof; and (C) 5 to 200 parts by weight of an inorganic filler capable of generating water through a reaction with a carboxylic acid generated by hydrolysis of the constituent (B).

Abstract: Golf balls having a portion or layer formed from a polymeric composite that preferably includes at least two polymers with distinct microstructures. In particular, the balls can include a polybutadiene having at least about 80 percent cis-isomer polybutadiene blended with a polybutadiene having at least about 50 percent trans-isomer polybutadiene. Methods of preparing such golf balls are also recited.

Abstract: A powder-based coating composition for coating a substrate, having a first color effect, with a film layer is disclosed. Application of the film layer to the substrate produces a second color effect different from the first color effect. The composition includes a powder-based binder and a color effect-providing pigment. The powder-based binder is the reaction product of a resin, having a functional group, and a cross-linking agent reactive with the functional group. The color effect-providing pigment includes a pigment substrate and an inorganic coating. The pigment substrate has first and second substantially parallel and planar surfaces, and the inorganic coating is disposed on the first and second surfaces. The inorganic coating has an index of refraction of 1.8 or less. To produce the second color effect, the inorganic coating and the pigment substrate of the color effect-providing pigment interact with the first color effect of the substrate upon application of the film layer to the substrate.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition that includes thermoplastic polymer, a source of zinc, at least one of aluminum trihydrate and magnesium hydroxide, and no greater than 70% by weight of a source of halogen. Articles that include a porous substrate and the hot melt adhesive composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tire comprising a colored rubber composition, the elastomeric base of which comprises primarily an essentially unsaturated diene elastomer, wherein the rubber composition comprises a mineral filler selected from titanium oxide and zinc monoxide in an amount greater than 100 parts per hundred parts by weight of elastomer (phr), and less than 10 phr sulfur.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capstock polymer composition comprising a blend of a melt extrudable acrylic polymer component; from 10% to 50% by weight of a halogen donor component; a halogen volatilisation component; and a char-inducing component which induces formation of a char upon application of flame to the composition.

Abstract: A golf ball including, as a composing element, a hot-molded product obtained from a rubber composition. The rubber composition includes: a polybutadiene obtained by mixing a polybutadiene (a) with a polybutadiene (b) at a mass ratio [(a)/(b)] ranging from 70/30 to 10/90, an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, and an organic peroxide. The polybutadiene (a) contains 60% or more of cis-1,4-bonds and has a Mooney viscosity [ML1+4(100° C.)] of 10 or more and less than 50, and is synthesized by using a group VIII element catalyst, and the polybutadiene (b) contains 60% or more of cis-1,4-bonds and has a Mooney viscosity [ML1+4(100° C.)] of 50 or more, and is synthesized by using a rare earth element based catalyst.

Abstract: Sets of prepaints useful for forming a road-marking paint line are provided. Also provided are methods which permit the person applying the road-marking paint to vary the properties of the road-marking paint at the application point to suit the ambient conditions, including temperature, humidity, traffic flow and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dip molding, a composition for dip molding, and a method for producing a dip molding. The dip molding is molded from a conjugated diene based rubber latex, crosslinked by a water-soluble multivalent metal salt, and contains substantially none of any of a sulfur-containing vulcanizing agent, a vulcanization accelerator for the vulcanizing agent, and zinc oxide. The dip molding has very few pinholes, has good feel, and has sufficient strength.

Abstract: Irradiated, oxidized olefin polymer dispersing aids for use in the manufacture of additive concentrates and additive-containing olefin polymer compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a multi-layer golf ball which comprises a core, a cover layer and at least one intermediate layer disposed between the core and cover, wherein the intermediate layer comprises a polyether-type polyurethane and optionally, a second thermoplastic component such as polyetherester block copolymer, polyesterester block copolymer, polyetheramide block copolymer, dynamically vulcanized thermoplastic elastomer, functionalized styrene-butadiene elastomer, thermoplastic polyurethane, thermoplastic polyesters, metallocene polymer or blends thereof and a density-modifying filler such as zinc oxide, titanium dioxide or blends thereof.

Abstract: A polymer composition formed by: I) fluoropolymers selected from one or more of the following: copolymers based on ethylene, TFE and/or CTFE modified with hydrogenated monomers, or blends of these fluoropolymers with PCTFE; said fluoropolymers and/or the corresponding blends optionally mixed with hydrogenated plasticizers; II) one or more inorganic fire-retardants, treated and not with dispersing agents; III) one or more crosslinking agents; IV) optional additives.

Abstract: A wear resistant resin composition containing (A) 100 parts by weight of a modified microblend obtained by bonding an organic acid group to a microblend consisting of 1 to 70 wt % of polypropylene and 99 to 30 wt % of a propylene-ethylene random copolymer consisting of 15 to 50 mol % of an ethylene polymer unit and 85 to 50 mol % of a propylene polymer unit, or a mixture of the microblend and the modified microblend, and (B) 1 to 1,000 parts by weight of at least one filler of a fibrous filler or a lamellar filler, the microblend contains 10 to 90 wt % of a component eluting at a temperature of −40 to +30° C. based on the total of all the eluting components fractionated by temperature rise elution fractionation using o-dibromobenzene as a solvent. The composition has a flexural modulus of 2,000 MPa or less.

Abstract: The present invention is an aqueous coating composition having excellent freeze-thaw stability and a low-VOC content. The aqueous coating composition of the invention includes at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer and at least one polymerizable alkoxylated surfactant, at least one pigment, and water. In accordance with the invention, less than 3.0% by weight of anti-freeze agents based on the total weight of the aqueous coating composition are used in the composition. The present invention also includes a method of preparing an aqueous coating composition such as a latex paint including the above components.

Abstract: Aqueous polymer dispersions based on polychloroprene, and a process for their preparation and use. The aqueous polymer dispersions are produced from a polychloroprene dispersion having an average particle size of from 60 to 220 nm, and an aqueous silicon dioxide dispersion having an SiO2 particle diameter of from 1 to 400 nm.

Abstract: To provide a paintwork coating composition that is harmless to the environments and humans and enables a paintwork to be fully coated by the application of only a small quantity of coating composition and also provide a coating cloth that provides a smooth rubbing work in the coating process and can develop a good water-repellent property and a good antifouling property, water dispersion comprising polytetrafluoroethylene and perfluoropolyether is prepared as the coating composition, and also the coating composition is impregnated in a cloth having a basis weight of (unit representing mass per unit area of fabric, a gram number per square meter) 30-300 g/m2 and a density of 0.02-0.3 g/cm3 under load condition of 1.961 KPa.

Abstract: A flame-proof polyester molding compositions is disclosed. The composition that exhibits good flame-resistance, particularly in thin-walled moldings, contains red phosphorus, nitrogen-containing compounds and a small amount of a hydrotalcite. The composition is particularly suitable for the preparation of moldings, sheeting and fibers.

Abstract: A heat conductive silicone composition comprising (A) an alkenyl group-bearing organopolysiloxane, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having Si—H groups on side chains, (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having an Si—H group at either end, (D) a filler consisting of aluminum powder and zinc oxide powder in a weight ratio of from 1/1 to 10/1, (E) a platinum catalyst, and (F) a regulator has a high thermal conductivity and maintains flexibility even when exposed to heat for an extended period of time.

Abstract: A silicone composition that includes at least one functionalized polydiorganosiloxane, at least one cure catalyst, at least one reactive diluant, and at least one thermally conductive filler is provided in the present invention. Further embodiments of the present invention include a method for substantially increasing the thermal conductivity of a silicone composition and a thermal interface material containing the aforementioned silicone composition.

Abstract: In a multi-piece solid golf ball comprising a solid core, an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer, the solid core is molded from a rubber composition comprising a base rubber composed of (a) 20-100 wt % of a polybutadiene having a high cis-1,4 content, a minimal 1,2 vinyl content and a viscosity &eegr; of up to 600 mPa·s at 25° C as a 5 wt % toluene solution, and satisfying a certain relationship between Mooney viscosity and polydispersity index in combination with (b) 0-80 wt % of another diene rubber, (c) an unsaturated carboxylic acid, (d) an organosulfur compound, (e) an inorganic filler, and (f) an organic peroxide; and the outer cover layer has a lower Shore D hardness than the inner cover layer. This combination of features gives the ball a good, soft feel upon impact and an excellent spin performance that provides increased distance.

Abstract: Fluoroelastomers curable by ionic route based on vinylidenfluoride (VDF) comprising:

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of vulcanized bonding of heat resistant rubber. Vulcanized bonding of a hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (H-NBR) and an acrylic rubber (ACM) comprises a step for mixing zinc oxide (ZnO) and magnesium oxide (MgO) as acid acceptors into non-vulcanized H-NBR; and a step for the peroxide vulcanization of the H-NBR at the same time as the vulcanized bonding of the ACM, which is of an epoxy cross-linking type. Thus, hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (H-NBR) and acrylic rubber (ACM) are vulcanized bonded securely while also providing heat resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing A) a polymer, B) a pigment or a dye and C) ZnO as a stabilizer, wherein the initial CIELab value &Dgr;E of the stabilized pigmented polymer is less than 10 compared to the pigmented polymer and the reduction of &Dgr;E of the stabilized pigmented polymer after 750 kj UV radiation is at least 10 % compared to the pigmented polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing A) a polymer, B) a pigment or a dye and C) ZnO as a stabilizer, wherein the initial CIELab value &Dgr;E of the stabilized pigmented polymer is less than 10 compared to the pigmented polymer and the reduction of &Dgr;E of the stabilized pigmented polymer after 1500 kj UV radiation is at least 10% compared to the pigmented polymer.

Abstract: PHA pellet compositions are provided which are processible into blown and cast free-standing films. The Mw of the PHA in the pellets used to produce the films is at least 470,000, at least 435,000 if PHA thermal stabilizers of the invention are used. In order to achieve a stable, unsupported film having desirable elongational and tensile properties, the Mw of PHA in the film is greater than about 420,000.

Abstract: A fire barrier material comprising a combination of materials capable of melting progressively as the temperature rises under fire conditions, namely a relatively high melting devitrifying frit, one or more substances to reduce melt and flow temperature of the frit and, optionally, an intumescent substance and/or a pH buffer. The material is particularly suitable for use in thermoplastic materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to comb polymers and macromonomers based on acrylates prepared by the ATRP (Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization) method. These polymers have an improved capability of dispersing pigments in the given solvent. The invention also relates to compositions comprising the comb polymers and macromonomers dispersible inorganic or organic pigment particles. The compositions are used by applying them to any suitable substrate, for example to metal, wood plastic or ceramic materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flame retardant polybutyleneterephthalate resin prepared be copolymerizing a phosphorus-based flame retardant represented by the following formula I and a butyleneterephthalate unit: wherein R1 and R2 are different or the same and are methyl or butyl including a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: A curable film-forming composition is provided comprising (i) 10 to 90 percent by weight based on the total weight of resin solids in the film-forming composition of a crosslinking agent; (ii) 10 to 90 percent by weight of a polymer containing a plurality of functional groups reactive with the crosslinking agent; and (iii) 5 to 85 percent by volume of particles having a mean particle size less than 100 nm. The particles comprise 1 to 99 percent by weight of at least one metal oxide wherein the metal is selected from zinc, titanium, cerium, manganese, bismuth, copper, zirconium and iron.

Abstract: A thermal interface material made with a phase change polymer and a fusible filler material.