Abstract: The photocurable resin composition in the first aspect of the invention comprises, as essential components, (A) a binder resin having photopolymerizable functional groups and (B) inorganic superfine particles in the order of sub-micron which can be dispersed in a colloidal form; the photocurable resin composition in the second aspect comprises, as essential components, (C) a binder resin containing photopolymerizable functional groups and (D) hydrophobic fine silica particles; and the photocurable resin composition in the third aspect comprises, as essential components, (E) a binder resin containing acrylic resin and urethane acrylate resin and/or polyester acrylate having photopolymerizable functional groups and (F) an organometallic coupling agent.

Abstract: An electrical insulation system and method are disclosed which are based on poly(butylene terephthalate), wherein the poly(butylene terephthalate) contains a polymerized cyclic low molecular weight oligomeric poly(butylene terephthalate) resin. At least one filler material or a mixture of filler materials can be included. At least one hydrophobic compound or a mixture of hydrophobic compounds can also be included.

Abstract: Compositions useful in circuitry substrates are described which have a polyimide component, and a sterically hindered hydrophobic epoxy component. Generally, a flowable precursor is applied and then cured to a wholly or partially solidified mass. The invention is also directed to methods of forming a passive electrical component upon or into a circuit board.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a carbon containing nano-material, a curable matrix, and a block copolymer comprising a functional block and a non-functional block, wherein no block is compatible with the curable matrix. Also provided are cured compositions, multi-layer articles comprising the compositions, and multi-layer articles comprising the cured compositions. Further provided is a method for increasing the material dampening of a polymer composition comprising mixing a curable matrix, a carbon containing nano-material, and a block copolymer comprising a functional block and a non-functional block.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition for a tire capable of improving gripping performance of a tire and a tire using the rubber composition. More specifically, the present invention relates to a rubber composition for a tire tread comprising 1 to 150 parts by weight of a piezoelectric material, based on 100 parts by weight of a natural rubber and/or a diene synthetic rubber and a tire using the rubber composition for a tire tread. The average particle size of the piezoelectric material is preferably 0.01 to 50 ?m.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for stabilizing a halogen-containing polymer wherein the method comprises adding to said polymer a thermally stabilizing amount of a mixture comprising at least one polyalkylene glycol and at least one metal salt of a strong acid selected from the group consisting of perchloric acid, trifluoroacetic acid, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, alkylsulfuric acid, phosphotungstic acid, HPF6, HBF4, and HSbF6.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures comprising polymers containing hydrogen-siloxane groups and fluoride, in addition to the use of said mixtures as a dental scaling varnish and fluoridation varnish and as a desensitising agent, in addition to the use of said mixtures as a protective covering for glasionomer cement fillings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition containing a polyolefin resin (A), a metal soap (B), a saponified product (C), and a hydrotalcite compound and/or a hydrotalcite solid solution (D). The resin composition shows superior long-run formability (surface smoothness, suppression of fish eye, pigment dispersibility), suppressive effect on die build-up and superior transparency and gas barrier property when added to a regrind layer during formation of a laminate having the regrind layer. Therefore, the composition is highly useful as an additive for collected materials (regrind) for forming various laminates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single- or multilayer, oriented, film coated with an aminosilane compound and composed of polyester which comprises an additive which, on irradiation with electromagnetic radiation, forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be deposited in further steps of the process. The invention further relates to a process for producing this film and to its use in printed circuit boards, ribbon cables, smart cards, RFID labels, membrane keyboards, and film-based circuits of any type.

Abstract: A paint system and process are disclosed for hardfacing metal surfaces. In one embodiment of the process, a paint including a dispersion of hard particles is first applied as a coating to a surface. Next, a paint including a dispersion of a braze alloy is applied over the layer of hard particles. The surface is then heated to cause the braze alloy to melt and infiltrate into the hard particles thereby bonding them to the metallic surface. In another embodiment, a first layer of adhesive is applied, and a hardfacing powder is applied onto the adhesive. Then a second layer if adhesive is applied, and a braze alloy powder is applied onto the second adhesive. Then the material is heated as in the first embodiment. In another embodiment, paint containing hard particles is coated onto the substrate, and an acid-containing cross-linked copolymer in the paint is then neutralized to increase the viscosity of the paint to prevent running.

Abstract: Methods for preparing optical filter nanocomposites from nanopowders. Both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites are included. Nanoscale coated and un-coated fillers may be used. Nanocomposite filter layers may be prepared on substrates. Gradient nanocomposites for filters are discussed.

Abstract: A high dielectric composite material obtained by subjecting submicron particles of an inorganic filler containing a metal as its essential component to an insulating treatment such as a chemical treatment, further subjecting to a surface treatment for improving their compatibility with organic resins, and then dispersing in an organic resin, has a dielectric constant of 15 or above, with its dielectric loss tangent in the frequency region of from 100 MHz to 80 GHz being 0.1 or less, and can therefore be used effectively for multilayer wiring boards and module substrates.

Abstract: A resin composition having excellent dispersibility, discoloration resistance and antimicrobial properties by blending a resin (A) with an antimicrobial agent (B) in which at least one kind of metal ion selected from the group consisting of silver, copper, zinc and tin is supported on zeolite, and an antimicrobial agent (C) that includes a silver ion-containing phosphate as an active ingredient, or an antimicrobial agent (D) made of a soluble glass powder containing silver ion.

Abstract: Methods for preparing nanocomposites that enable films with optical clarity, wear resistance and superior functional performance. Nanofillers and a substance having a polymer are mixed. Both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites are included. Nanocomposite films may be coated on substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions, methods for the production of these compositions, and use of these compositions with medical devices, such as catheters, and implants. The compositions of the present invention advantageously provide varying release kinetics for the active ions in the compositions due to the different water solubilities of the ions, allowing antimicrobial release profiles to be tailored for a given application and providing for sustained antimicrobial activity over time. More particularly, the invention relates to polymer compositions containing colloids comprised of salts of one or more oligodynamic metal, such as silver. The process of the invention includes mixing a solution of one or more oligodynamic metal salts with a polymer solution or dispersion and precipitating a colloid of the salts by addition of other salts to the solution which react with some or all of the first metal salts.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing (A) a sterically hindered amine compound, and (B) two different compounds selected from the group consisting of an organic salt of Zn, an inorganic salt of Zn, an organic salt of Mg and an inorganic salt of Mg; the weight ratio of the two different compounds being 1:10 to 10:1; with the provisos that (1) the stabilizer mixture is essentially free of perchloric acid, and (2) the two compounds in component (B) are different from the combination ZnO and Zn stearate and the combination ZnO and hydrotalcite; is useful for stabilizing an organic material, in particular a polyolefin, against degradation induced by light, heat or oxidation.

Abstract: A composition containing transparent thermoplastic polymers and a surface modified oxide particles is disclosed. The size of the particles is less than 200 nm and the composition is suitable for the preparation of products wherever diathermancy is undesirable.

Abstract: Malleable thermoplastic composite materials are provided. More specifically, malleable thermoplastic composite materials made from thermoplastic polymers having low molecular weight and particulate material are provided for malleable composites having high compression set. Alternatively, malleable composite blends of two or more thermoplastic polymers are provided wherein at least one thermoplastic polymer has a low molecular weight. Further, the malleable thermoplastic composites may be blended with high specific gravity particulate material to form high specific gravity composites that exhibit malleable characteristics.

Abstract: A method of preparing an electrically conductive polymer blend, and an electrically conductive polymer blend includes steps of selecting at least two polymeric materials that are substantially immiscible together, mixing the polymeric materials into a blend so that at least one of the polymeric materials forms a continuous three-dimensional phase through the entire blend, and mixing an electrically conductive filler into the blend. The difference in surface tension between the polymeric material forming the continuous three-dimensional phase and the other polymeric materials forming the blend is at least 2 mN/m.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition for repairing metallic articles which in its initial state is in the form of an adhesive, self-supporting putty, capable of being molded including 5–15% by weight of a sacrificial binder containing at least one acrylic resin and volatile solvent. The invention also relates to a kit for the composition and methods for repair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer, oriented film, in which at least one layer comprises a polyester which comprises an additive which, on irradiation with electromagnetic radiation, forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be deposited in further steps of the process. The invention further relates to a process for the production of this film and to its use in printed circuit boards, ribbon cables, smart cards, RFID labels, membrane keyboards, and film-based circuits of any type.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single-layer, oriented polyester film where the polyester comprises an additive which on irradiation with electromagnetic radiation forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be accumulated during further steps of the process. The invention further relates to a process for producing this film and to its use in printed circuit boards, ribbon cables, smart cards, RFID labels, membrane keyboards, and film-based circuits, of any type.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethanes having an alternating sequence of hard and soft segments in which a nanostructured polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane diol is used as a chain extender to form a crystalline hard segment constituting SMPs. The polyurethanes are formed by reacting a polyol, a chain extender dihydroxyl-terminated POSS and a diisocyanate. The polyurethanes have multiple applications including for example, implants for human health care, drug delivery matrices, superabsorbant hydrogels, coatings, adhesives, temperature and moisture sensors, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single- or multilayer, oriented film in which at least one layer is comprised of a thermoplastic polymer having a minimum amount of amide groups. The polymer is a polyester, a polyamide, or a mixture comprised of polyester and polyamide, or is a copolymer comprised of these two materials. The film also comprises a component a) which, when irradiated with electromagnetic or particulate radiation, forms metal nuclei onto which further metal can be accumulated in further steps of the process. The invention also relates to a process for the production of this film, and to its use in printed circuit boards, ribbon cables, smart cards, RFID labels, membrane keyboards, or film-based circuits of any type.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making triggerable, water-dispersible cationic polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising triggerable, water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products, such as wet wipes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition having excellent dispersibility, discoloration resistance and antimicrobial properties by blending a resin (A) with an antimicrobial agent (B) in which at least one kind of metal ion selected from the group consisting of silver, copper, zinc, and tin is supported on zeolite, and an antimicrobial agent (C) that includes a silver ion-containing phosphate as an active ingredient, or an antimicrobial agent (D) made of a soluble glass powder containing silver ion.

Abstract: A heat conductive silicone composition comprising (a) an organopolysiloxane having alkenyl groups only at both ends of a molecular chain, (b) a heat conductive filler, (c) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having Si—H groups only at both ends of a molecular chain, and (d) a platinum group curing catalyst is shaped into an article which conforms to a member and permits heat to dissipate from the member without applying stresses thereto.

Abstract: The invention is drawn to silane copolymers prepared from the reaction of one or more polyisocyanates with one or more lubricious polymers having at least two functional groups, which may be the same or different, that are reactive with an isocyanate functional group and with one or more organo-functional silanes having at least two functional groups, which may be the same or different, that are reactive with an isocyanate functional group and at least one functional group reactive with a silicone rubber substrate. The silane copolymers of the invention can be used as coatings that are elastic when dry, lubricious when wet, and resist wet abrasion. These copolymers are useful as coatings for polysiloxane (rubber) and other difficult to coat substrates, especially for medical devices, such as catheters. These silane copolymers can contain active agents such as antimicrobials, pharmaceuticals, herbicides, insecticides, algaecides, antifoulants, and antifogging agents.

Abstract: A conductive resin composition primarily comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermosetting or thermoplastic resin, (B) 5–2,000 parts by weight of a conductive filler, and (C) 0.1–300 parts by weight of organic resin or rubber particulates has a low volume resistivity and stability thereof, and is effectively adherent. When applied to semiconductor packages, the composition can prevent the semiconductor chips from warpage or cracking due to thermal stresses in the semiconductor packages, ensuring the fabrication of semiconductor devices with high reliability.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing A) either (A1) at least one compound of the formula in which R1 is for example hydrogen or C1–C8alkyl; R2, R3, R5 and R6 are for example hydrogen, C1–C30alkyl or phenyl; R4 is for example C1–C30alkyl or 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl; and n1 is a number from 1 to 50; or (A2) at least one compound of the formulae wherein n2 and n2* are a number from 2 to 50; B) magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide or an organic salt of zinc or magnesium; and C) either (C1) an UV absorber or (C2) a pigment or (C3) an UV absorber and a pigment; with the proviso that, when component A) is at least one compound of the formulae (IIIa) and (IIIb), component B) is magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide or an organic salt of zinc or magnesium. Such a stabilizer mixture is particularly useful for stabilizing a polyolefin against light-induced degradation.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing A) for example at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein the radicals R1, independently of one another, are hydrogen, C1–C8alkyl, —O?, —CH2CN, C3–C6alkenyl, C7–C9phenylalkyl, C7–C9phenylalkyl which is substituted on the phenyl radical by C1–C4alkyl; or C1–C8acyl; and B) magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide or an organic salt of zinc or magnesium, or a hydrotalcite; and C) either (C1) an UV absorber or (C2) a pigment or (C3) an UV absorber and a pigment. Such a stabilizer mixture is particularly useful for stabilizing a polyolefin against light-induced degradation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a wood preserving composition which is free of poly-aspartic acid and its derivatives and comprises mixtures of a metal compound, complexing agents selected from ethanolamines, polyethylenimine, ammonia or a mixture of these compounds, and a vinyl based polymer selected from poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), poly(acrylamide) (PA), poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) and poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) (PNIPAM). The resulting metal amine solution can then be used to formulate a variety of metal-based cellulosic material preserving products.

Abstract: A dispersion medium (31) composed as a mixture of EVA and EEA has therein a dispersion system of flame retardant particles (R1) including magnesium hydroxide treated with polyorganosiloxane, so that polyorganosilane (41) is dispersed with an equal uniformity to a flame retardant agent (40) containing magnesium hydroxide, thereby allowing a resultant flame retardant resin composite (CR1) to have a high flame retardancy, enabling prevention of the emission of smoke in great quantities or that of detrimental gases, such as halogen gases, when burnt, while having a specific gravity of 1.14 or less, enabling the separation by specific gravity difference, and this (CR1) is used as a covering material (12) for an electric wire (10) or cable (20) to be high in flame retardancy.

Abstract: A method for producing a magnetic particle forming a magnetic material for absorbing electromagnetic waves comprises the steps of mixing an organometallic complex or a metal salt with a chain polymer and dissolving the mixture in a solvent (step S1); raising the temperature of the mixture to reaction temperature (step S2), carrying out a reaction at the reaction temperature (step S3); and forming the magnetic particle having a structure that the periphery of each fine particle formed from the organometallic complex or the metal salt is surrounded by the chain polymer and recovering the formed magnetic particle after the reaction (step S4). The magnetic particle has a nanogranular structure to become a magnetic material for absorbing electromagnetic waves. Such a magnetic particle is produced by a wet reaction. Thus, a larger amount of magnetic particle can be produced by one reaction.

Abstract: A stabilized thermally conductive mechanical compliant laminate pad to be interposed between opposed surfaces of a generating semi-conductor device and a heat sink, with the laminate pad comprising upper and lower laminae on opposed surfaces of a central stabilizing apertured grid. The laminae are subjected to a compressive force at an elevated temperature until portions of the laminae extend through the apertures to form a continuum. The laminae comprise a polymer matrix having a quantity of a low melting indium or gallium alloy and a thermally conductive particulate dispersed there through, with the polymer matrix being a hot wax or melt resin. With the upper and lower laminae positioned on opposed surfaces of a central stabilizing apertured grid a compressive load is applied to force portions of said laminae to pass through apertures in the mesh grid to form a continuum.

Abstract: Non-asbestos elastomeric insulating materials for solid propellant rocket motors are disclosed. The insulating materials are composed of EPDM rubber, polyaramide fiber, liquid EPDM rubber, magnesium hydroxide or aluminum hydroxide, silicon dioxide, chlorinated flame retardant compound and zinc hydroxystannate. The char forming organic fiber is used to substitute asbestos in traditional insulating materials that are believed to cause serious environmental problems. These fillers in the formulation, which when combined, have a synergistic effect that reduces the ablation rate significantly. Also, use of zinc hydroxystannate to substitute Sb2O3, may further reduce density of the insulator and smoke density and smoke toxicity of exhausted gas from the rocket motor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions, methods for the production of these compositions, and use of these compositions with medical devices, such as catheters, and implants. The compositions of the present invention advantageously provide varying release kinetics for the active ions in the compositions due to the different water solubilities of the ions, allowing antimicrobial release profiles to be tailored for a given application and providing for sustained antimicrobial activity over time. More particularly, the invention relates to polymer compositions containing colloids comprised of salts of one or more oligodynamic metal, such as silver. The process of the invention includes mixing a solution of one or more oligodynamic metal salts with a polymer solution or dispersion and precipitating a colloid of the salts by addition of other salts to the solution which react with some or all of the first metal salts.

Abstract: A nanocomposite structure comprising a nanostructured filler or carrier intimately mixed with a matrix, and methods of making such a structure. The nanostructured filler has a domain size sufficiently small to alter an electrical, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, chemical, thermal, biomedical, or tribological property of either filler or composite by at least 20%.

Abstract: A composite dielectric material comprising a resin resulting from a polyvinylbenzyl ether compound and a dielectric ceramic powder dispersed therein is useful in the high-frequency region. A composite magnetic material comprising a polyvinylbenzyl ether compound and a magnetic powder is also provided as well as a flame retardant material comprising a polyvinylbenzyl ether compound and a flame retardant. These materials may be used in the fabrication of substrates, prepreg sheets, coated metal foils, molded items, and metal foil-clad substrates.

Abstract: Halogen-containing polymer compositions containing a heat stabilizer comprising a latent mercaptan, a zinc salt, and a free mercaptan as a separate entity are protected during processing by the degradation products of the latent (i.e., blocked) mercaptan. A free mercaptan is among those products. The separate free mercaptan (i.e., an alien free mercaptan) enhances the activity of the latent mercaptan in a synergistic manner.

Abstract: A solid composition having a solid state film forming substance mixed with an inert carrier. The composition is heated in a vacuum chamber to evaporate the film forming substance by sublimation to form a molecular beam of amphiphilic molecules which settle on a substrate surface within the chamber and bond thereto while self-assembling into a thin film.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to conductive, silicone-based compositions, with improved initial adhesion and reduced micro-voiding. More specifically, the present invention relates to a conductive, silicone-based composition, which includes a polyorganosiloxane, a silicone resin, and a conductive filler component.

Abstract: An agricultural solid waste composition contains 81-90% by weight of a powdered agricultural solid waste, 9-15% by weight of water, and 1-4% by weight of a binder. The binder contains 85-95% by weight of a gel material, 2-7% by weight of a sulfate, 2-7% by weight of a stearate, and 0.5-2% by weight of a skin forming agent. The skin forming agent contains 75-85% by weight of the gel material, 6-10% by weight of calcium chloride, and 9-15% by weight of alum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a wood preserving composition which comprises mixtures of a metal compound, complexing agents selected from ethanolamines, polyethylenimine, ammonia or a mixture of these compounds, and a vinyl based polymer selected from poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), poly(acrylamide) (PA), poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) and poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) (PNIPAM). The resulting metal amine solution can then be used to formulate a variety of metal-based cellulosic material preserving products.

Abstract: A unitary humidity exchange cell (HUX) is dislosed that includes at least one composite membrane, disposed between at least one first chamber for flow of the first fluid therethrough and at least one second chamber for flow of the second fluid therethrough. The composite membrane include an at least partially sulfonated humidity-conducting polymer comprising residues derived from at least one arylvinyl monomer; and a reinforcing substrate bonded thereto. The product finds utility in a variety of physical and chemical processes and products whereby moisture or other highly polar liquid or gas transfer, exchange removal or delivery is important. A notable application is the Membrane Energy Recovery Ventilator (MERV) in which both heat, ions and moisture is transferred between two air streams, one intake and one exhaust, from an air-conditioned building.

Abstract: Disclosed are an adhesive composition for a metal foil which comprises a material wherein a tracking resistance test is carried out according to the IEC method by making a thickness of an adhesive layer 30 to 40 ?m, using a copper foil pattern with a width of 4 mm and making a distance between electrodes 0.4 mm, then the adhesive layer dissolves out for the first time when 5 drops or more of an electrolyte are dropped thereon, an adhesive-coated metal foil, a metal-clad laminate, a wiring board, a multi-layer board and a multi-layer wiring board using the same.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising an effective corrosion-inhibiting amount of a rare earth compound, a neutral to slightly acidic generating extender or an acidic generating extender, or combinations thereof is provided. In one embodiment, the corrosion-inhibiting components are combined with other components such as extenders, amino acids and amino acid derivatives, gelatin and gelatin derivatives, organic-based exchange resins, and combinations thereof, to enhance the corrosion resistance of the resultant coating film. The coating compositions have good adhesion to substrates such as metals, including aluminum and aluminum alloys.

Abstract: In the present invention, a masterbatch is produced by melt-mixing a metal compound (B) with a reactive thermoplastic resin (C). The oxidizable polyamide (A) is produced by polycondensing a diamine component containing m-xylylenediamine in an amount of 70 mol % or higher with a dicarboxylic acid component containing adipic acid in an amount of 50 mol % or higher. The metal compound (B) contains at least one metal selected from the group consisting of transition metals in group VIII of the periodic table, manganese, copper and zinc. The reactive thermoplastic resin (C) has an internal bond and/or a reactive functional group which are reactive with an amide bond and/or a reactive functional group of the oxidizable polyamide (A). The masterbatch exhibits a stable moldability. The masterbatch is melt-mixed with an oxidizable polyamide (A) and formed into a molded article which exhibits an excellent oxygen-absorbing ability irrespective of the preservation conditions of the masterbatch.

Abstract: A composition of a compounded PVC substrate that is suitable as an extrudate in very wide extruders. The composition is for use as a coating on scrim in the manufacture of billboards, wherein the composition does not yellow or burn, even in extruders having a die 215 inches wide (5,486 mm) with a 1.5 to 2.0 mm lip opening average. The composition has excellent printability, weather resistance and a price point that is low enough to meet competition. The composition has minimal quantities of lubricants and other processing aids, and utilizes a PVC suspension resin having high porosity. The invention enables the fabrication of printable billboard sheeting that is seamless.

Abstract: A thermally conductive mechanically compliant pad including a quantity of gallium and/or indium alloy liquid at temperatures below about 120° C. and a boron nitride particulate solid blended into the liquid metal alloy to form a paste. The paste is then combined with a quantity of a matrix forming flowable plastic resin such as microwax, silicone wax, or other silicone polymer to form the thermally conductive mechanically compliant pad, the compliant pad comprising from between about 10% and 90% of metal alloy coated particulate, balance flowable plastic resin.