Abstract: The invention provides a dispersant for an aqueous dispersion of positively charged or chargeable solid particulates which comprises a compound having an anchoring moiety linked to a polymeric hydrophilic moiety, the anchoring moiety containing at least one acid and/or hydroxy group and having an overall acidity or neutrality and the polymeric moiety having a lower affinity for the particulate surface than the anchoring moiety. The anchoring moiety preferably contains at least two acid groups, preferably carboxylic acid groups, attached either in a [1,1], [1,2] or [1,3] relationship and is linked to the polymeric moiety, which is preferably derived from acrylamide or methacrylamide monomer units, preferably by a sulfur atom. The dispersant can reduce the viscosity of an aqueous dispersion of positively charged or chargeable solid particulates and can reduce the tendency of the resulting dispersion to form a gel or a yield stress material.

Abstract: Polyorganosiloxane compositions heat-vulcanizable into silicone elastomers are useful in the field of electric wire or cable production via vulcanization employing salt baths.

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: An emulsion polymerization copolymer comprising 59-77 phr butadiene, 10-16 phr styrene; 10-16 phr acrylonitrile; and from 3-9 phr methacrylic acid is soluble in acetone for U.S. EPA-exempt, low-VOC emissions, while also soluble in toluene. The composition is formulated with a tackifying resin; a plasticizer oil; and a U.S. EPA-exempt solvent, preferably acetone, to make an adhesive. The formulation is particularly useful as a pressure sensitive adhesive for tape and for making shoes.

Abstract: An organosiloxane resin composition which greatly improves the weatherability, hot water resistance and durability against environmental variations and a high-temperature environment of a substrate, imparts excellent abrasion resistance and has high optical transparency and a laminate. The organosiloxane resin composition comprises (A) colloidal silica (component A), (B) a hydrolyzed and condensed product of an alkoxysilane (component B), (C) a hydrolyzed and condensed product of an alkoxysilane having high hydrophobic nature (component C) and (D) a metal oxide (component D).

Abstract: A resin composition is provided that includes (Component A) a filler having an ethylenically unsaturated group, (Component B) a polymerizable compound having an ethylenically unsaturated group, and (Component C) a polymerization initiator. There are also provided a relief printing plate precursor, a process for producing a relief printing plate precursor that includes a layer formation step of forming a relief-forming layer and a crosslinking step of thermally crosslinking the relief-forming layer, and a process for making a relief printing plate that includes an engraving step of laser-engraving the crosslinked relief-forming layer so as to form a relief layer.

Abstract: Elastomeric compounds having increased cold flow resistance may be obtained by utilizing from 10-100 phr of a functionalized rubbery polymer containing specified types of functionalizing units, at least 0.01 phr of a multivalent metal organic salt and 0-90 phr of at least one additional rubbery polymer.

Abstract: Precursors, insulative compositions, an article including the insulative compositions and a method for making the insulative compositions are disclosed. The insulative compositions are formed from a precursor composition that includes a nitride butadiene rubber, a nanoclay and a cure package including a sulfur-based curing agent. The insulative compositions may have a substantially reduced weight and compressive modulus in comparison to conventional insulative rubbers. Thus, the insulative compositions may provide improved ballistic properties in addition to reduced density and thickness. Precursor compositions for forming the insulative composition may have good flow characteristics. The insulative compositions may be used in a variety of applications, such as personnel body armor, ground vehicle armor and aircraft armor systems.

Abstract: Composite nanogranules from polymer/inorganic nanoparticle, especially first composite nanogranules which are formed from first polymer and inorganic nanoparticles, second composite nanogranules which are obtained by forming second polymer on the first composite nanogranules, third composite nanogranules which is obtained by forming third polymer on the second composite nanogranules, and Nth composite nanogranules which is obtained by forming Nth polymer on the (N?1)th composite nanogranules with the similar method, are disclosed. A composition comprising anyone of the composite nanogranules described above is disclosed. The preparation method thereof and use of the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: An imitation metal engineering plastic composite material and a preparation method of the same relate to a polymer composite material. Plastic and metal are combined while maintaining the advantages of the imitation metal engineering plastic composite material and the preparation method thereof. The composition of the composite material comprises an engineering thermoplastic, a high-density filler, a mineral powder, a glass fiber, a toughener, a coupling agent, a lubricant and an antioxidant. The composite material features a high density, a high mechanical performance, an excellent thermal deformation temperature, and good plastic injection molding manufacturability. The method of combining the coupling agent and the optimal conditions of the particles are adopted to make the manufacturing simpler and easier, and a general twin-screw granulator can be used for producing granules, and a general plastic injection molding machine can be used in the plastic injection molding process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition for a clinch, a chafer or a sidewall, which improves fuel economy, elongation at break, and abrasion resistance in good balance while maintaining good handling stability (hardness) and processability (extrusion processability) even if the amount of zinc oxide is decreased; and a pneumatic tire having a clinch, a chafer and/or a sidewall produced therefrom. The invention relates to a rubber composition for a clinch, a chafer or a sidewall, comprising: a rubber component; a compound represented by formula (I): wherein R1 to R4 each independently represent a C1-18 linear or branched alkyl group or a C5-12 cycloalkyl group; and zinc oxide, wherein the amount of the compound represented by formula (I) is 0.2 to 6 parts by mass and the amount of the zinc oxide is 1.0 part by mass or less, for each 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mold releasing film for printed circuit board production, which comprises a resin layer (P) containing (A) a polyphenylene ether-based resin in an amount of 50 wt % or more. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a mold releasing film suitable for production of printed circuit boards, particularly flexible printed circuit boards, which is excellent in mold-releasing property, exhibits little heat shrinkage, hardly imparts wrinkles to printed circuit board products, itself hardly gets wrinkled, and is excellent in contamination resistance since no bleeding-out is observed, and which is also excellent in an anti-moisture absorbing property, shape-following property, less overflow of adhesive, adhesion between multilayer films and slipping property between films.

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: 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: A coating composition includes a latex component and an agent for replacing all or part of the volatile coalescing solvent. The agent has the following formula: X(AO)nH wherein X is a C6 to C16 group selected from the group of linear, chains, branched chains, aromatic rings, and combinations thereof, AO is an alkyleneoxy group selected from the group of ethyleneoxy groups, 1,2-propyleneoxy groups, 1,2-butyleneoxy groups, and combinations thereof, and n is from 3 to 14. The coating composition has a VOC content of less than or equal to 150 g/L. The agent for replacing the volatile coalescing solvent contributes little or nothing to a total VOC level in the coating composition. As such, the coating composition may be formulated to have a VOC content of less than or equal to 150 g/L, which meets or exceeds standards for VOC content in interior and exterior flat and non-flat paints for all sheen ranges, while providing equivalent or superior properties to those provided by volatile coalescing solvents.

Abstract: Disclosed are an intermediate transfer belt for use in a laser printer, a fax machine and a copier, and a production method thereof. Specifically, an intermediate transfer belt including silicone modified polyimide resin and a production method thereof are provided, thereby realizing a monolayer intermediate transfer belt having excellent electrical properties, water repellency and heat dissipation properties and good mechanical strength. Further, even without the additional use of an adhesive layer for adhesion to a fluorine resin layer and fluorine resin, the intermediate transfer belt can exhibit satisfactory properties, and process efficiency can be maximized.

Abstract: A polyvinylidene fluoride resin composition containing a polyvinylidene fluoride resin and titanium oxide, wherein the content of the titanium oxide is 5 to 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the polyvinylidene fluoride resin, the resin composition contains, as a heat stabilizer, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of calcium polyhydroxymonocarboxylates, calcium salts of aliphatic carboxylic acids having 5 to 30 carbon atoms, calcium carbonate, calcium hydroxide, zinc oxide and magnesium oxide in a proportion of 0.1 to 20 parts by weight, and a weight ratio of the titanium oxide to the heat stabilizer is 100:1 to 3:1.

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: 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 polymer composition that includes from 0.1 to 60 percent by weight of interpolymer resin particles containing a styrenic polymer intercalated within a polyolefin and from 40 to 99.9 percent by weight of at least one second polymer. The polyolefin is present at from 20% to 80% by weight based on the weight of the particles, has a VICAT softening temperature greater than 60° C. and a melt index of from 0.3 to 15 g/10 minutes (190° C./2.16 kg). The styrenic polymer is present at from 20% to 80% by weight based on the weight of the particles. The interpolymer resin particles have a gel content ranging from 0 to 5% by weight based on the weight of said interpolymer resin particles, a VICAT softening temperature ranging from 85° C. to 115° C., and a melt index value ranging from 0.1 to 6.0 (230° C./5.0 kg).

Abstract: Methods of forming nanocomposites comprising a polymer and metal nanoparticles are disclosed. The nanoparticles are disposed within a matrix of the polymer. In particular, the nanoparticles are formed in situ in an extruder. The methods comprise providing a reaction mixture comprising a polymer, a metal precursor, and a solvent and extruding the reaction mixture to form a polymer nanocomposite. The methods overcome nanoparticle dispersion issues arising from melt blending processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polypropylene resin composition prepared by adding a black coloring agent and metal oxide nanoparticles to polypropylene or a mixture of polypropylene and rubber to have a black high gloss finish. The polypropylene resin composition prepared according to the present invention can be used as a substitute for expensive engineering plastics, which have been used for vehicle interior and exterior components with a black high gloss finish, and thus can contribute to a reduction in manufacturing cost and weight and environmentally friendly characteristics.

Abstract: A golf ball material composed of (A) an olefin-containing thermoplastic polymer having an acid content of at least 0.5 wt % but less than 5.0 wt %, (B) a resin composition which includes one or more selected from the group consisting of diene polymers, thermoplastic polymers and thermoset polymers, and (C) an oxygen-containing inorganic metal compound has a good thermal stability, flow and processability, making it suitable for injection molding. The golf ball material is ideal for the production of high-performance golf balls endowed with durability, scuff resistance and optimal hardness without a loss of rebound in the molded article.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions which comprise nanoscale ZnO particles and nanoscale particles of a non-ZnO metal oxide, semimetal oxide or oxo salt are used in aqueous binder systems, such as coating materials, adhesives, sealants and binders, to improve the solvent resistance of the dried or cured binder system, and to improve other properties.

Abstract: Nanoscale ZnO particles are used in aqueous binder systems for increasing the blocking resistance, for reducing the drying time and/or for increasing the resistance to chemicals, detergents, heat, weathering or biological assault on the dried or cured systems. Described further more are nanoscale zinc oxide particles surface-modified with phosphonocarboxylic acid, and their use.

Abstract: A heat-curable resin composition that yields a cured product having excellent heat resistance and light resistance, and a premolded package molded using the composition. The heat-curable resin composition comprises components (A) to (E) listed below: (A) an isocyanuric acid derivative containing at least one epoxy group within each molecule, in an amount of 100 parts by mass, (B) a silicone resin containing at least one epoxy group within each molecule, in an amount of 10 to 1,000 parts by mass, (C) an acid anhydride curing agent, in an amount such that the ratio of [total epoxy group equivalents within component (A) and component (B)/carboxyl group equivalents within component (C)] is within a range from 0.6 to 2.2, (D) a curing accelerator, in an amount within a range from 0.

Abstract: The invention, provides a curable, formaldehyde free coating composition comprising a composition comprising a polyacid copolymer crosslinked with a hydroxyl group-containing compound and calcium aluminosilicate powder, panels coated with the coating composition, and a method of coating a panel with the coating composition.

Abstract: A multilayer effect pigment includes a transparent substrate, a layer of high refractive index material on the substrate, and alternating layers of low refractive index and high refractive index materials on the first layer, the total number of layers being an odd number of at least three, all adjacent layers differing in refractive index by at least about 0.2 and at least one of the layers having an optical thickness which is different from all of the other layers. The resulting multilayer effect pigment is not a quarter-wave stack. The present effect pigments may be used in cosmetic and industrial applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rubber compositions containing a filler and comprising (i) at least one rubber containing olefinic unsaturation and (ii) functionalized nano transition metal oxide and/or sulfide particles. The invention further relates to a method of manufacture of the rubber compositions and to the use of the compositions in tires, belts and/or hoses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wear protection layer comprising a mixture of non-uniform transparent hard material particles, which are stored in a matrix material and which comprise a Mohs hardness of at least 6 and transparent solid material particles, wherein the transparent solid material particles encompass a bi-modal grain size distribution. The invention also relates to a method for producing a wear protection layer as well as the use thereof for producing wear protection surfaces, in particular surfaces on wood fiber boards, which are provided with a décor.

Abstract: An improved method for fixedly coating powder coating prepolymer and/or polymer particles with microparticles of solid, heat absorbing polymer additive materials, especially antimicrobial additive materials.

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: The present invention is directed to a pneumatic tire comprising a ground contacting tread, the tread comprising a rubber composition comprising a solution polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber having a bound styrene content of at least 36 percent by weight and a vinyl 1,2 content of less than 25 percent by weight; optionally, at least one additional diene based rubber; silica; a sulfur donor; a sulfenamide accelerator; at least one secondary accelerator selected from the group consisting of guanidines, dithiocarbamates and thiurams; and an ?,?-bis(N,N?-dihydrocarbylthiocarbamamoyldithio)alkane; wherein the zinc content of the rubber composition is less than 0.5 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr) as Zn metal.

Abstract: Compounds having the formulas below. Each R1 is an aromatic-containing group. Each R2 is methyl or phenyl. M is an alkali metal, and n is a positive integer. A thermoset made by curing a mixture comprising a curing agent and the below phthalonitrile monomer. A method of: reacting bis(4-fluorophenyl)phenylphosphine oxide, bis(4-fluorophenyl)methylphosphine oxide, or a mixture thereof with an excess of an aromatic diol in the presence of an alkali metal carbonate to form the oligomer below.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of coating a container with a semi-permanent coating composition that can provide protection from exposure to ultraviolet (“UV”) light or light having wavelengths less than or equal to 400 nm. In particular, the present invention relates to a coating composition and a method of application of the coating composition that can be applied, removed from and reapplied to containers that are used for storage of products that are light sensitive. Such products include, but are not limited to, perishables, foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of highly branched polymers or oligomeric compounds prepared by condensing melamine (derivatives) and/or urea (derivatives) with diamines or polyamines for reducing or preventing the corrosion of corrosion-threatened materials. The invention further relates to a method for reducing, retarding or preventing the corrosion of corrsion-threatened materials, in which the materials and/or the corrosive medium to which the materials are exposed are or is contacted with at least one of these highly branched polymers and/or oligomers, and to an anti-corrosion composition which comprises these highly branched polymers and/or oligomers and also an anticorrosion pigment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an industrially beneficial method of manufacturing golf balls which includes the steps of pre-preparing a masterbatch of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof by mixing an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof with a rubber material, preparing a rubber composition that contains the rubber material by using the masterbatch, and employing a material obtained by molding the rubber composition under heat as a golf ball component.

Abstract: An antistatic white paint suitable for application on spacecraft notably, based on a binder of the acrylic polymer type.

Abstract: An antistatic white paint suitable for application on spacecraft notably, based on a binder of the silicon polymer type.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a coating composition, a process of making a coating composition, a coated article, and a method of making such articles. The coating composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) a dispersion comprising; one or more base polymers; at least one first pigment partially encapsulated by said one or more base polymers, wherein said first pigment is a metal oxide selected from the group consisting of TiO2, SiO2, ZnO, Al2O3, combinations thereof; optionally one or more stabilizing agents; and a liquid media; and (b) optionally a binder composition.

Abstract: A mixture of a high molecular weight EPDM rubber with a low molecular weight (liquid) EPDM rubber provides a highly useful laser-ablatable flexographic printing plate precursor formulation. This formulation is sensitive to infrared radiation by the incorporation of an IR absorbing compound such as a carbon black. The inclusion of the liquid EPDM rubber avoids the need for plasticizers such as process oils during manufacturing, and provides improved image sensitivity, print quality, and run length. Both flexographic printing plates and printing sleeves can be made using the mixture of EPDM rubbers.

Abstract: A dry coating binder includes a polymer which includes at least 80% by weight of main monomers. The main monomers are selected from C1-C20-alkyl (meth)acrylates, C1-C20-hydroxy alkyl (meth)acrylates, vinyl esters of carboxylic acids including up to 20 carbon atoms, vinyl aromatics having up to 20 carbon atoms, ethylenically unsaturated nitriles, vinyl ethers of alcohols including 1 to 10 carbon atoms, aliphatic hydrocarbons having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and one or two double bonds or mixtures of these monomers, and that the particle size of the binder is between 200-400 nm. Further, the use of the dry coating binder, and a dry coating composition are also described.

Abstract: A durable polyoxymethylene composition and a ramp made of the durable polyoxymethylene composition are disclosed. The durable polyoxymethylene composition of the present invention has excellent micro-wear-resistant property.

Abstract: The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least three binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has three binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art.

Abstract: Provided are aqueous coating liquids that contain ultrafine inorganic compound particles with good dispersibility, and gas barrier laminates of excellent transparency and gas barrier properties that have a layer formed from the coating liquid. The coating liquid includes ultrafine inorganic compound particles, a polyester resin, a sodium polycarboxylate and water. The gas barrier laminate includes a substrate and a gas barrier layer formed on the substrate, wherein the gas barrier layer has a layer (A) formed from the coating liquid and a layer (B) containing a polycarboxylic acid polymer.

Abstract: The invention provides a fire resistant material and a formulation thereof. The formulation comprises a liquid suspension of a modified inorganic particle and an organic component. The modified inorganic particle comprises an inorganic particle with hydroxyl groups and a surface modifier coupled to the inorganic particle via a urethane linkage, wherein the surface modifier has an ethylenically unsaturated end group. The organic component comprises a monomer, oligomer, prepolymer, polymer, or combinations thereof, capable of reacting with the ethylenically unsaturated end group.

Abstract: Glass fiber reinforced olefin compositions comprise polypropylene homopolymers, polypropylene copolymers, opacifying pigments, fibrous reinforcers, light stabilizers, lubricants and antioxidants. The opacifying pigments are advantageously ZnO, ZnS or surface treated anatase TiO2.

Abstract: Composite particles of a metal oxide particle within a crosslinked, cored dendrimer are described. Additionally, methods of making the composite particles and compositions that contain the composite particles are described.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an interlayer film for laminated glass containing gallium-doped zinc oxide fine particles as heat shielding fine particles and exhibiting a high transparency and an excellent heat shielding performance. The present invention is an interlayer film for laminated glass, which comprises gallium-doped zinc oxide fine particles, a plasticizer, a dispersant, and a thermoplastic resin, wherein the gallium-doped zinc oxide fine particles have a hexagonal crystalline structure and a c-axis crystal lattice constant of 0.5207 nm or more, and a visible light transmittance TV of 70% or more and an infrared transmittance TIR of less than 75% are obtained from measurement by the method according to JIS R 3106 performed on laminated glass obtained by interposing the interlayer film for laminated glass between a pair of 2.5 mm-thick clear glass sheets.

Abstract: Self-primed, printable formulations comprise: A. A polyurethane binder, B. An absorptive pigment, C. A crosslinker, D. An ultraviolet (UV) absorber, E. A light stabilizer, and F. Solvent. These formulations are coated to plastic substrates without the substrate first receiving a primer coating or other surface treatment to enhance print receptivity. These coatings provide a high performance, single layer, matte-finish, universal printable plastic media for use with a wide variety of printers and photocopiers. In one embodiment the single layer matte finish universal printable media is converted to a satin finish universal printable media by applying a gloss-promoting coating formulation over the single layer matte finish base layer.