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: A curable dental restorative composition comprising about 1 to about 90 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a filler component, the filler component comprising about 10 to 100 wt %, based on the total weight of the filler component, of a surface reactive glass component; about 1 to about 50 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, of water; and about 10 to about 97 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a curable organic component, comprising about 50 to about 99 wt %, based on the total weight of the curable organic component, of an ethylenically unsaturated resin component, about 1 to about 50 wt %, based on the total weight of the curable organic component, of an ethylenically unsaturated phosphoric acid ester; and about 0.01 to about 5 wt % of a curing system.

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: 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: An adhesive containing a far infrared radiation ceramic powder emitting far infrared rays and a radiation source ceramic powder emitting radiations and anions. The radiation source ceramic powder comprises silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, iron oxide, titanium oxide, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, potassium oxide, sodium oxide and zirconium and/or radium. The adhesive according to the present invention relaxes human beings, helps spontaneous recovery from diseases and improves health by the synergistic effects of far infrared rays, anions and radiations.

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: 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: An olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition which includes an acrylic-modified polytetrfuoroethylene. When foamed, such compositions produce a very soft foam with improved processing properties and physical characteristics. A process of foaming and foamed articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laser-marking thermoplastic resin composition, comprising:

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a material which can absorb moisture with ease and certainly, which exists in an equipment such as an electronic device. The invention relates to a moisture absorbing formed body comprising a hygroscopic agent and a resinous component.

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: A polypropylene resin composition for automobile door trims having superior impact resistance, rigidity and scratch resistance, and more particularly, to a partially-crosslinked polypropylene resin composition prepared by adding highly-crystalline polypropylene, partially-crosslinked polypropylene, polyethylene, optionally an ethylene copolymer rubber, and an inorganic filler.

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: Silicone compositions are disclosed which exhibit excellent adherence to magnesium-based substrates such as magnesium alloys and which exhibit excellent resistance to organic solvents. These compositions include at least one polymerizable silicone component, at least one amino-containing silane adhesion promoter which enhances adhesion of the composition to magnesium-based substrates, and at least one viscosity modifier, which enhances the resistance of the compositions to organic solvents. Methods of making these compositions, articles of manufacture including these compositions, and a method for providing enhanced adhesion to magnesium-based substrates using these compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition containing (a) 50 parts to 100 parts by weight of polybutadiene rubber having a 1,4-cis bond content of 80 mol % to 100 mol % and a 1,2-vinyl bond content of 0 mol % to 2 mol %, which is modified with an alkoxysilyl group-containing compound, (b) 0 part to 50 parts by weight of diene rubber other than the above-mentioned component (a) (wherein the total amount of component (a) and component (b) is 100 parts by weight), (c) 10 parts to 50 parts by weight of a crosslinkable monomer, (d) 5 parts to 80 parts by weight of an inorganic filler and (e) 0.1 part to 10 parts by weight of an organic peroxide, and a solid golf ball improved in flight, durability and the feeling of ball hitting can be produced from the rubber composition.

Abstract: An optical nanocomposite material has a nanoparticulate filler dispersed in a polymeric host photoresist material. According to the method of making the nanocomposite material, a predetermined temperature sensitive optical vector, such as refractive index, of the plastic host material and nanoparticulate filler are directionally opposed resulting in a nanocomposite material having significantly improved stability of the refractive index with respect to temperature.

Abstract: A method of producing an aliphatic polyester, including polycondensing an aliphatic diol and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid compound, or a prepolymer thereof in the presence of a metal-containing ester interchange catalyst and a phosphorus-containing co-catalyst such as an ammonium, calcium or magnesium salt of hydrogen-containing phosphoric acid or an organic phosphinic acid. An oxycarboxylic acid compound or its prepolymer may also be used as a raw material.

Abstract: A method of making a contact adhesive includes the steps of mixing a solvent with a rubber blend and/or resin for making a contact adhesive and then processing the solvent/rubber/resin blend until a desired lowered viscosity is reached while obtaining a solids content of greater than 30 weight percent. The contact adhesive has a viscosity capable of allowing atomization of an adhesive which contains a solids content of greater than 30 weight percent.

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

Abstract: An olefin thermoplastic elastomer composition (component (a)) containing a dynamically crosslinked polyolefin thermoplastic elastomer; a polyolefin thermoplastic elastomer (component (b)); at least one polymer (component (c)) selected from among an ethylene copolymer, a hydrogenated styrene-butadiene rubber having functional groups, a styrene elastomer modified with acid anhydride, an ethylene-unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative copolymer modified with the acid anhydride, ethylene-propylene rubber modified with the acid anhydride, and polyethylene modified with the acid anhydride; and metal hydroxide (component (d)).

Abstract: A method of making ionomeric particulate compositions by suspension polymerization are provided. The method comprises the steps of (a) forming an aqueous phase comprising an acid monomer, a metal oxide, and at least a first and a second surfactant, the first being a monomer surfactant; (b) forming an oil phase comprising at least one vinyl monomer; and (c) suspension polymerizing the aqueous phase with the oil phase to yield an ionomeric particulate composition. The resulting particulates do not have pressure sensitive tack. Particle size in the range of less than 10 micrometers can be made. The ionomeric particulate is made in the absence of a chain transfer agent and thus can have high molecular weight.

Abstract: A phase change composition comprises: a matrix comprising an organofunctional silicone wax, and a thermally conductive filler. The composition can be used as a thermal interface material in electronic devices. The composition is formulated to have any desired phase change temperature.

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: Disclosed is a polyamide resin composition, a method for producing the composition, and articles from the composition. The polyamide resin composition polyamide resin composition is formed by melt-kneading (A) 100 parts by weight of nylon resin, and (B) 5-150 parts by weight of at least one of a non-fibrous inorganic filler having an average particle diameter of 0.05-10 &mgr;m and a fibrous inorganic filler, excluding glass fiber, having a fiber diameter of 0.05-10 &mgr;m. In the polyamide resin composition, an amount of a polyamide resin component deposit remaining on the inorganic filler when the inorganic filler is recovered by dissolving the polyamide resin composition into hexafluoroisopropanol is at least 4 g/m2 per unit surface area of the inorganic filler measured by a BET method. The nylon resin composition is excellent in rigidity and toughness and particularly excellent in high-speed surface impact fracture characteristic.

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: Composites which include a polymer matrix having natural free volume therein and an inorganic or organic material disposed in the natural free volume of the polymer matrix are disclosed. In addition, methods for making a composite are described. A polymer matrix having free volume therein is provided. The free volume is evacuated, and inorganic or organic molecules are infused into the evacuated free volume of the polymer matrix. The inorganic or organic molecules can then be polymerized under conditions effective to cause the polymerized inorganic or organic molecules to assemble into macromolecular networks. Alternatively, where the polymer matrix contains a functionality, the inorganic or organic molecules can be treated under conditions effective to cause the inorganic or organic molecules to interact with the polymer matrix's functionality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to powdered thermosetting compositions including a binder which comprises a carboxyl group containing amorphous isophthalic acid containing polyester, a carboxyl group containing semi-crystalline polyester, at least 10 parts by weight, based on the total weight of the binder, of a specific glycidyl group containing acrylic copolymer and a curing agent having functional groups reactive with the polyesters' carboxyl groups. The powdered thermosetting compositions are useful for the preparation of powdered paints and varnishes which give low gloss coatings having an outstanding flow, a remarkable weatherability and excellent mechanical properties.

Abstract: A spacing fluid or “spacer”, of the type comprising a fluid and particles, notably particles of loading agent, as well as possibly normal additives, such as a viscosity-increasing polymer, for separating a cement slurry from borehole fluids during a well cementing operation, characterised in that the spacing fluid has a density close that of the drilling fluid or mud and a viscosity close to that of water, by virtue of the adaptation of the size of the particles to a value less than 5 microns, particularly around 2 to 3 microns or around 0.2 to 0.3 microns, such as by the use of magnesium oxide or rutile.

Abstract: An aqueous elastomer coating composition and objects coated with this elastomer coating composition are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that are capable of being dispersed in a target medium. The compositions include characteristic use particles entrapped within a physical entrapment phase, wherein the physical entrapment phase is dispersible in the target medium. Accordingly, the compositions of the present invention physically prevent the agglomeration or self-association of the characteristic use particles. Also disclosed are processes for manufacturing compositions that are capable of being dispersed in a target medium.

Abstract: A polymer composition having high thermal conductivity and dielectric strength is provided. The polymer composition comprises a base polymer matrix and a thermally-conductive, electrically-insulating material. A reinforcing material such as glass can be added to the composition. The polymer composition can be molded into packaging assemblies for electronic devices such as capacitors, transistors, and resistors.

Abstract: A polydiorganosiloxane with a polar radical with a dipole moment greater than 2 debye provides a polydiorganosiloxane with an initial viscosity in a range between about 100 centipoise and about 50,000 centipoise. Further embodiments of the present invention include a silicone composition, a method for substantially increasing the thermal conductivity of a silicone composition, and a thermal interface material containing a silicone composition wherein the silicone composition includes the aforementioned polydiorganosiloxane.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprises a poly(arylene ether), an acryloyl monomer, an allylic monomer, and an abrasive filler. The composition tolerates high filler contents, cures rapidly, and exhibits excellent toughness after curing. Useful articles prepared from the composition include grinding wheels and cut-off wheels having good wear characteristics.

Abstract: Articles are formed from a thermosetting composition based on polybutadiene or polyisoprene resins which are subjected to a high temperature cure step of greater than 250° C. The thermosetting compositions may include fillers such as particulate ceramic fillers and may also include woven webs for improved dimensional stability and decreased brittleness. The formation process of this invention is particularly well suited for making electrical circuit substrates for microwave and digital circuits, typically in the form of the thermosetting composition being laminated on one or both opposed surfaces to metal conductive foil (e.g., copper).

Abstract: An optical nanocomposite material has a nanoparticulate filler dispersed in a polymeric host photoresist material. According to the method of making the nanocomposite material, a predetermined temperature sensitive optical vector, such as refractive index, of the plastic host material and nanoparticulate filler are directionally opposed resulting in a nanocomposite material having significantly improved stability of the refractive index with respect to temperature.

Abstract: An oxide-containing organosilicon polymer containing 1 to 45% by weight of metal oxide particles, an oxide-containing silicon-carbide-based inorganic fiber obtained by using the above organosilicon polymer as a raw material and having excellent oxidation resistance, in particular excellent oxidation resistance in a high temperature oxidizing atmosphere containing moisture, a crystalline silicon-carbide-based inorganic fiber having a calcined structure of SiC and production processes of these.

Abstract: A polyolefin-based resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin-based resin, (B) 10 to 200 parts by weight of a metal hydroxide powder, (C) 0.01 to 50 parts by weight of a powdery material consisting of (i) a liquid organopolysiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom per molecule and (ii) an inorganic powder other than a metal hydroxide, and (D) a platinum-based catalyst in an amount sufficient to provide 0.1 to 10,000 ppm of platinum metal based on the total weight of component (A) and component (B); and a process for the production thereof.

Abstract: Excellent physical properties and reduced dust formation are exhibited by thermoplastic compositions comprising a poly(arylene ether); a polystyrene; a metal hydroxide; and optionally, a rubber material. The thermoplastic compositions are particularly useful for molding automobile interior parts.

Abstract: Compositions for use as thermal insulation or barriers in articles that are required to function under transient elevated temperature conditions, such as are experienced during a fire. Articles in which compositions according to the invention may be used include electrical and optical cables which have fire resistant properties, electrical fittings such as terminals and cable clips, and void-filling compounds which are required to act as fire barriers. The invention provides a composition that is ductile or flexible at the elevated temperatures experienced during a fire and retains integrity so as to stay in place throughout the fire enabling it to continue to function as a thermal barrier.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the preparation of a molded compound.

Abstract: The natural rubber master batch of the present invention is prepared by mixing a natural rubber latex having its amide linkages cleaved and an aqueous slurry having a filler dispersed in water. Alternatively, the natural rubber master batch is prepared by a method including a step for mixing a natural rubber latex and an aqueous slurry containing dispersed fillers having a specific particle size distribution and a limited range of 24M4DBP absorption. The natural rubber composition of the present invention is prepared by compounding natural rubber, which contains non-rubber components prepared by cleaving amide linkages of natural rubber latex, with silica and/or a particular inorganic filler.

Abstract: An optical nanocomposite material has a nanoparticulate filler dispersed in a host plastic material. According to the method of making the nanocomposite material, a predetermined temperature sensitive optical vector, such as refractive index, of the plastic host material and nanoparticulate filler are directionally opposed resulting in a nanocomposite material having significantly improved stability of the refractive index with respect to temperature.

Abstract: Composites which include a polymer matrix having natural free volume therein and an inorganic or organic material disposed in the natural free volume of the polymer matrix are disclosed. In addition, methods for making a composite are described. A polymer matrix having free volume therein is provided. The free volume is evacuated, and inorganic or organic molecules are infused into the evacuated free volume of the polymer matrix. The inorganic or organic molecules can then be polymerized under conditions effective to cause the polymerized inorganic or organic molecules to assemble into macromolecular networks. Alternatively, where the polymer matrix contains a functionality, the inorganic or organic molecules can be treated under conditions effective to cause the inorganic or organic molecules to interact with the polymer matrix's functionality.

Abstract: New plastic compositions, made from a uniform mixture of thermoplastic resin and a naturally occurring aluminosilicate glass (NOAG) produce articles of manufacture by a variety of molding processes that have a more uniform and smoother surface with significantly reduced sink marks, and exhibit an improved dispersion of additives and pigments. The molding machines making articles from these compositions of thermoplastic resin and NOAG exhibit an increase in throughput, lower operating temperatures, less power consumption, reduced injection pressure, and increased injection speed. Running these synthetic plastic compositions through injection, extrusion and blow molding machines also tends to clean and lubricate the screw and the injector nozzles, increasing the life of the machine parts. The NOAG is preferably present in amounts ranging from 0.1% to 3.0% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: Method for the treatment of mineral fillers using organic phosphate treatment agents. Treated mineral fillers obtained by said method and suspension of these treated mineral fillers in polyols. Use of these suspensions in the manufacture of flexible, semirigid, or rigid polyurethane foams used for the manufacture of molded or nonmolded objects.

Abstract: A stretched resin film comprises a uniaxially stretched film comprising a propylene-base polymer (A) in an amount of 30 to 79 wt %, polybutene-1 (B) in an amount of 3 to 25 wt %, a petroleum resin (C) and/or hydrogenated terpene resin (D) in an amount of 3 to 25 wt %, and an organic and/or inorganic fine powder (E) in an amount of 10 to 65 wt %. The stretched resin film is a white, opaque film having excellent heat shrinking properties, printability and stiffness, and does not contribute to environmental pollution when burned.