Abstract: A coagulant which is the reaction product of a trivalent metal salt, excluding chromium salts, an acid phosphorous compound and an aluminum hydroxy chloride, and a process for preparing such coagulant. This coagulant may be effectively used to remove suspended solids and various impurities in most water treatment applications.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a compound based on a thermoplastic, which may be cross-linked through irradiation using light lying in the ultraviolet range, is indicated. In this case, at least one photoinitiator and one cross-linking agent are added to a thermoplastic base material. To manufacture the compound, 0.2 to 3 parts of an alkyl benzophenone and/or a derivative thereof as a photoinitiator and 0.2 to 3 parts of a cross-linking agent and 0.1 to 5 parts stabilizers are added to 100 parts base material.

Abstract: Extinguishing medium in pasty to solid form for quenching electric arcs, consisting of a silicone polymer or a mixture of such silicone polymers, with the silicone polymer or the mixture of silicone polymers containing a mineral compound or a mixture of such compounds in powder form as a filler; use of the extinguishing medium to quench electric arcs in overcurrent-protection elements, in electronics and microelectronics; in high-voltage engineering; or in repeating fuses, and electrical devices, machines and systems which contain an extinguishing medium according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition comprising: (a) 30 to 90 parts by mass of polyethylene having a melt flow rate (MFR) of about 5 g/10 min at the most and a density of at least 0.930; (b1) 5 to 65 parts by mass of olefin type polymer containing intra molecular oxygen atoms; (c) 5 to 40 parts by mass of at least one type of polymer selected from the group consisting of (c1) acid modified olefin polymers containing intra-molecular oxygen atoms, (c2) acid modified styrene type thermoplastic elastomers, (c3) acid-modified polyethylenes having a density of about 0.920 at the most, and (c4) acid modified rubbers, with the proviso that the total of components (a), (b1) and (c) represents 100 parts by mass; and (d) 30 to 250 parts by mass of metal hydroxide. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A halogen-free flame-retardant heat-shrinkable tube with high expanding property having the surface with excellent marking property and printability is provided. The tube includes an outer layer mainly made of polyolefin resin blended at the ratio of 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin resin and 100 to 250 parts by weight of metal hydroxide or that which is surface-treated with a silane coupling agent and an inner layer mainly made of polyolefin resin blended at the ratio of 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin resin and 100 to 250 parts by weight of metal hydroxide which is surface-treated with an anionic surface-active agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cross linkable, halogen-free, flame-resistant plastic mixture which can especially be used, in a cross linkable state, for coating cables. The inventive plastic mixture comprises the following plastic components: (a) 3 to 50 weight parts (phr) of at least one ethylene copolymer from the group comprising ethylene vinyl acetates, ethylene ethyl acrylates, ethylene methyl acrylates or ethylene butyl acrylates, (b) 30 to 96 weight parts (phr) of a high-density polyolefin, especially a HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) having a density of >0.94 g/cm3, and (c) 1 to 20 weight parts (phr) of a polyolefin which has been grafted with a derivative of an unsaturated carboxylic acid, especially HPDE-g carboxylic acid derivatives. Components (a) to (c) together produce a total of 100 weight parts (phr) of plastic. The mixture also comprises the following components: (d) 40 to 250 weight parts (phr) of a filling material, and (e) 0.1 to 15 weight parts (phr) of a stabiliser system.

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: Organopolysiloxane-based compositions that are used to prepare silicone rubbers that are flame retardant and to the use of such rubbers. More specifically, flame retardant rubbers that are useful as coatings, for example, as marine deck coatings, firewall construction and fireblanket applications. The materials are resin reinforced silicone polymers used in conjunction with ceramic hollow spheres and they have demonstrated good performance in flame retardancy tests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypropylene resin composition comprising an ethylene-propylene copolymer having low molecular weight and an ethylene-propylene copolymer having high molecular weight but both have different constant melt flow rates. This polypropylene resin composition exhibits excellent physical properties such as impact resistance, heat resistance (thermal deformation resistance) and scratch resistance and thus, it can be substitutable for conventional ABS/PC resins and improve reclamation of automotive plastic parts such as housing assembly glove box parts due to deletion of coating process.

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: Disclosed is a method for producing surface-modified fillers by spray-drying an aqueous suspension of a filler that consists of fine particles, whereby 0.1 to 50 wt. % (calculated as dry substance), preferably 0.3 up to less than 1 wt %, of an aqueous dispersion of a thermoplastic polymer or copolymer or a caoutchouc are added. Said fillers have improved bulk material stability and improved pourability. The inventive fillers are particularly suitable as flame-retardant fillers for synthetic materials or rubber, in a cable insulation for instance.

Abstract: According to the present invention, provided is a cationically electrodepositable coating material comprising a resin for a cationically electrodepositable coating material, a hydrotalcite-like solid solution having a specific composition and, if necessary, a basic bismuth compound and/or an organic acid salt thereof. Such cationically electrodepositable coating material forms a coating film which is excellent in performances such as an edge corrosion-preventive property, a throwing power, a chemical resistance and a smoothness without adding harmful substances such as lead compounds and chromium compound.

Abstract: Self-forming hybrid compositions consisting in admixed liquid and solid components enable the formation of bio-materials. The present invention proposes a) a thermo-sensitive self-forming liquid component, being water-based and containing at least a polycationic polymer such as chitosan, and an organic mono-phosphate source, which is a solution at a pH ranging from 6.5 to 7.4; b) a solid component being mineral and composed of at least one of calcium, fluoride, strontium, carbonate and phosphate salts. Solid mineral salts preferentially have a recognized bioactive potential such as the calcium phosphate salts for bones. Both solid and liquid components are admixed to form an injectable liquid slurry or pre-gelled paste that turn in situ into a hybrid uniform gel-like bio-material.

Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride resin compositions and methods of preparation and use thereof for increasing the degree of whiteness in finished polyvinyl chloride foam. The resin compositions contain sulfur compounds selected from sulfonic acid derivatives, sulfinic acid derivatives, and mercapto acetic acid sodium salt, and optionally contain water soluble salts and/or t-butyl hydroperoxide.

Abstract: The invention provides a room-temperature-curing composition which comprises (A) a polymer ingredient comprising a copolymer (A1) which contains a silicon having a hydrolyzable functional group and has a molecular chain substantially comprising (a) alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer units having an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms and (b) alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer units having an alkyl group having 10 to 30 carbon atoms, (B) a moisture curing catalyst, and (C) any of the following (C1) to (C3): (C1) a metal salt hydrate; (C2) a primary amine compound (C2a) and a compound having a carbonyl groups (C2b); and (C3) an inorganic filler surface-treated with a silicate. The room-temperature-curing composition of the invention is excellent in rapid curing property, depth curability, and workability.

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: An impression material for the use with an impression spoon in patients, wherein the impression material comprises curable components and at least one first filler, characterized in that said at least first filler has a BET surface of from 20 to 50 m2/g, preferably from 30 to 40 m2/g, whereby the impression material attains a low thixotropy and a viscosity of from 1 to 350 Pas.

Abstract: A moldable elastomeric intumescent material comprises chlorinated polyethylene, plasticizers, phosphate based foaming agents, char forming materials, antioxidants, intumescent materials, flame retardant materials, and graphite and/or expandable graphite. A curing agent, and optionally a co-curing agent or an accelerator, may further be incorporated into the material to improve the rigidity of the material when it is exposed to fire. The composition also possesses enhanced intumescence and flame retardancy properties by the addition of graphite, and preferably expandable graphite, to the composition.

Abstract: A chlorine-containing resin composition for covering an electric wire of the present invention, has a heat stability of not less than 240 minutes and a volume resistivity of 5.0×1013 to 1.

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: The present invention provides a flame retardant resin composition, or more particularly, a flame retardant polypropylene resin composition which comprises polypropylene having improved flow melt characteristics, flame retardants, a flame retardant aid, and a tetrafluoroethylene polymer. The composition of the present invention has high melt tension, without deterioration of the mechanical properties of flame retardant polypropylene, and drastically enhanced characteristics of shape maintenance and a flaming drip during burning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypropylene resin composition and more particularly, to the polypropylene resin composition comprising a high crystalline polypropylene, an ethylene-&agr;-olefin elastomer, an inorganic filler, an organic peroxide and a crosslinking assistant. This polypropylene resin composition exhibits excellent scratch resistance, rigidity, heat resistance, and impact strength and thus, it can be suitable for automobile interior materials such as glove box, console, center crash pad and the like.

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: A flame resistant polymer composition comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of a mixture which comprises 1-99 wt % of (a-1) an olefin polymer and 1-99 wt % of (a-2) a hydrogenated conjugated diene polymer in which 80% or more of double bonds of the conjugated diene are saturated or (a-3) a random copolymer of ethylene and &agr;-olefin having 3-10 carbon atoms, or both (a-2) and (a-3); and (B) 5 parts by weight or more of an inorganic flame retardant. The composition has excellent flame resistance, is free from production of toxic gas and environmental pollutant substances, and exhibits superior well-balanced characteristics such as molding processability, tensile strength, pliability (anti-whitening on bending), flexing resistance, and flexibility. The composition is useful as an electric wire coating material for interconnect wiring in equipment or harnesses for vehicles, and as industrial materials for insulating tapes.

Abstract: A high temperature resistive coating composition includes a pigmenting component, a binder component, and a hardening agent. The pigmenting component includes a spinel of the formula AB2O4, in which A is selected from the group consisting of Mg, Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu and Ni, or a combination thereof, and B is selected from the group consisting of Al, Fe and Cr, or a combination thereof. The binder component of the high temperature resistive coating is preferably a polysiloxane material, such as a silicon resin. Moreover, the hardening agent of the high temperature resistive coating includes a finely powdered material selected from the group consisting of diamond powder, BN, WC, SiC, Al2O3, AlN and SiO2. The resistive coating may be advantageously used for coating the interior of a self-cleaning oven, an oven rack, burner grates, and the like, particularly due to its ability to withstand high temperatures.

Abstract: A reduced density, low water, high-solids flooring adhesive, comprising an intimately blended mixture of between 10 percent and 20 percent by weight of a high solids acrylic polymer characterized by having at least 70 percent by weight solids, between 10 percent and 20 percent of a tackifying resin for increasing initial adherence of the adhesive to the flooring, between 40 percent and 60 percent filler, between 0.25 and 2 percent of a gas, wherein the total amount of solids is no less than 80 percent by weight. The gas may be the decomposition product of hydrogen peroxide introduced into the adhesive during mixing.

Abstract: Compositions comprising specific disodium hexahydrophthalate(HHPA) salts in combination with acid scavengers (such as organic calcium salts or dihydrotalcite complexes) that provide highly desirable and effective nucleating properties within polymer articles (such as polyolefins) are provided. Surprisingly, such a combination of HHPA salt and acid scavenger provides high crystallization temperatures, low haze, and/or high flexural modulus to the finished polymer product. Other sodium salt polymer nucleators (such as sodium benzoate) deleteriously react with calcium organic salt acid scavengers such that characteristically high crystallization temperatures are drastically reduced when in combination with calcium salts (such as calcium stearate). Also, sodium benzoate when combined with dihydrotalcite acid scavengers produce extremely high haze levels in the finished target polymer article, whereas the inventive compositions surprisingly reduce haze.

Abstract: Additive composition for polymer compounds containing magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate at least a phosphorus compound and at least a nitrogen compound, capable of conferring flame-retardant properties to the polymer compounds to which it is added, maintaining the mechanical properties of said compound within limits acceptable for the use of the end product.

Abstract: An adsorbent to an aromatic hydroxy compound, which comprises composite metal oxide solid solution particles of the following formula (1) or hydrotalcite-like composite metal hydroxide particles of the following formula (2), and a method of removing an aromatic hydroxy compound in a solvent by using the adsorbent. (Mgy1M2+y2)1−xAlxO1+0.5x  (1) (Mgy1M2+y2)1−zAlz(OH)2+a(An−)b.mH2O  (2) Provided according to the present invention is an adsorbent capable of efficiently removing an aromatic hydroxy compound from an aqueous solvent or an organic solvent containing an aromatic hydroxy compound.

Abstract: A flame-retardant composition includes a crystalline propylene homopolymer or copolymer, a copolymer of ethylene with at least one alpha-olefin having from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, and optionally with a diene, the copolymer of ethylene being characterized by a composition distribution index greater than 45%, the index being defined as a weight percentage of copolymer molecules having an alpha-olefin content within 50% of an average total molar content of alpha-olefin, and natural magnesium hydroxide in amounts such as to impart flame-retardant properties. A related cable with self-extinguishing properties includes a conductor and a flame-retardant coating. The flame-retardant coating includes the flame-retardant composition.

Abstract: Pulverulent rubber powder containing filler which remains free-flowing even after exposure to mechanical stresses, a process for the production thereof, in which the rubber powder is obtained in two precipitation steps, and the use of these powders for the production of vulcanizable rubber compounds.

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: Novel nylon multi-polymer solutions are disclosed having improved shelf-life and resistance to gelation. These solutions include a range of alcohols and nylon multi-polymers in combination with effective amounts of halide salts selected from Group IIA, Li, Zn, or Al. The solutions may be applied to a variety of substrates.

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 invention provides a flame-retardant rubber composition which may form a vulcanizate of an elastomer whose deterioration of mechanical strength is little to enjoy excellent mechanical properties, even when a nonhalogenated flame retardant is contained in a high proportion in the composition, and a flame-retardant elastomer obtained therefrom. The flame-retardant rubber composition contains (A) an olefin copolymer having a functional group, which comprises (a-1) a structural unit derived from ethylene, (a-2) a structural unit derived from an &agr;-olefin compound having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, (a-3) a structural unit derived from a functional group-containing unsaturated compound, and optionally (a-4) a structural unit derived from a nonconjugated diene compound, and has an intrinsic viscosity [&eegr;] of 0.1 to 10 dL/g as measured in decalin at 135° C., (B) a vulcanizing agent and/or a crosslinking agent and (C) a nonhalogenated flame retardant.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed for the flame retardation of polymeric compositions including fillers such as glass fibers. The compositions contain a flame retarding effective additive of at least one polyphosphate, a sulfur containing compound, catalyst and a nitrogen containing compound such as melamine.

Abstract: An object of this invention is to impart excellent flame retardancy to an aromatic polyamide resin without use of a halogen compound which is responsible for generation of gases harmful to the human body and without decreasing preferred properties (e.g. mechanical properties, and molding processability) inherently possessed by aromatic polyamide resins, the flame-retardant aromatic polyamide resin composition of this invention comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polyamide resin, (b) 0.1 to 100 parts by weight of a crosslinked phosphazene compound which is a compound crosslinked with a crosslinking group, such as phenylene groups, the crosslinking group being interposed between the two oxygen atoms left after the elimination of phenyl groups from the phosphazene compound, no free hydroxyl group being present in the molecule, the amount of all phenyl groups in the crosslinked compound being 50 to 99.

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: The present invention provides a new and improved flame retarded polyolefin composition that displays good retained physical properties upon aging. The composition also exhibits excellent moldability and it may be easily colored. In a preferred embodiment the composition includes a polyolefin, a halogen-containing flame retardant additive, from at least about 1.00% by weight to about 2.5% by weight of a stabilizer package, and from about 0% to about 1.0% by weight of an acid/halogen scavenger. The stabilizer package includes by weight from about 20% to about 80% of a hindered phenolic antioxidant, from about 20% to about 80% of a phosphite containing antioxidant, and from about 0% to about 40% of a thio-ester antioxidant. In addition to displaying excellent color and physical property development and retention characteristics, the composition of the present invention displays an improved UL94 vertical burn rating.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing saturated polyester used in various molded products, such as films, synthetic fibers, vessels and housings. In particular, the method improves mechanical properties, including tensile strength or impact resistance, of saturated polyester. In DMT method or TPA method, the saturated polyester is synthesized through transesterification or esterification and polycondensation, in which metal compounds, such as metal acetate compounds, metal hydroxides, and metal oxides, are added in the larger amounts upon synthesis, and thus crystalline internal grains are formed, thereby improving the mechanical properties. As such, the metal compound can be used alone or in combination with a phosphorous-based compound.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a solid surface sheet material having excellent physical properties and a lustrous, sparkling appearance which comprises an acrylic resin, from about 20 to about 75% by weight of a filler and from about 0.1 to about 30% by weight of synthetic mica.

Abstract: An ink composition for use in a dielectric or electroluminescent (EL) layer of an EL device, as well as a method of preparation of such composition, are presented. The composition comprises a water-based dispersion of a hydrophobic polymer with a high dielectric constant, rheological additives and a dielectric powder or EL phosphor powder.

Abstract: A chlorine-containing resin composition for covering an electric wire of the present invention, has a heat stability of not less than 240 minutes and a volume resistivity of 5.0×1013 to 1.0×1016 &OHgr;·cm when measured according to JIS K6723, and comprises: 100 parts by weight of a chlorine-containing resin, and 1.5 to 10 parts by weight of Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles having a composition represented by the formula: [MgxCay]·Alz·(OH)2·An−p·mH2O  wherein 0.2≦z/(x+z)≦0.6; 0.01≦y/(x+z)≦0.20; x+y+z=1; p=(2(x+y−1)+3z)/n; A is a n-valent anion; and m is more than 0 and not more than 0.75, having a plate surface diameter of 0.1 to 1.0 &mgr;m and a thickness of 0.02 to 0.08 &mgr;m, and containing calcium at a molar ratio of Ca to a sum of Mg and Al of 0.01:1 to 0.

Abstract: The invention provides dental cement compositions and methods of using them for binding hard tooth material, metal and ceramic. The cement compositions include shelf stable complexes of ethylenically unsaturated monomers reacted with cations. The cements have superior adhesion to tooth without separately acid etching dentin or enamel. Compositions of are useful as dental luting cements, liners, pit and fissure seal bases and restoratives.

Abstract: A flame-retardant for a synthetic resin, which is obtained by surface-treating a magnesium hydroxide with an emulsion of a copolymer or polymer of the formula (1), wherein X is hydrogen, a phenyl group, etc., Y is an alkyl group, etc., each of R1 and R2 is hydrogen, an alkyl group, etc., m is 0 or a positive integer, n is a positive integer, and “˜” shows the polymerization state of a main chain, the formula (2), wherein X, Y, etc. are as defined in the formula (1), or the formula (3), wherein X and “˜” are as defined in the formula (1), each of Y1 and Y2 is hydrogen, an alkyl group, etc., each of R1, R2 and R3 is hydrogen or an alkyl group, and each of a, b and c is a positive integer, a resin composition containing said flame-retardant and a molded article thereof.

Abstract: The invention discloses a flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition without containing any halogen compounds as a flame-retardant agent but still exhibiting excellent flame retardancy. The resin composition comprises: (a) a thermoplastic resin kneadable or moldable at a temperature lower than 250° C. such as polyethylene; (b) magnesium hydroxide as the principal flame retardant agent; (c) an organopolysiloxane compound of a specified viscosity; and (d) a reactive catalytic compound which is a radical-generating compound having an incipient thermal decomposition temperature higher than 250° C. such as 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-diphenylbutane. Alternatively, the catalytic compound as the component (d) can be a combination of a noble metal, e.g., platinum, compound and a vinyl group-containing organosiloxane compound.

Abstract: An adsorbent to an aromatic hydroxy compound, which comprises composite metal oxide solid solution particles of the following formula (1) or hydrotalcite-like composite metal hydroxide particles of the following formula (2), and a method of removing an aromatic hydroxy compound in a solvent by using the adsorbent.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed that comprises:

Abstract: A resin composition is provided which composition comprises 100 parts by weight of (A) polyarylene sulfide, and 0.01 to 5.0 parts by weight of (B) a product compound of an element selected from the group consisting of group IIA and group IIB of the periodic table, wherein said product compound has such alkalinity that a mixture of said product compound with a 20-fold weight of ultrapure water of grade A4 specified in the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) K0557 has a pH of from 10.0 to 12.0. The composition is particularly suited to be used for an optical instrument part such as an object lens driving unit and the like.

Abstract: Rubber compositions filled with an unusually high content of solid magnetizable particles such as iron oxide or strontium ferrite but having great resistance to crack initiation and crack growth. This allows generation of strongly magnetized areas in rubber articles built with a rubber composition according this invention. This gives—also in those applications where a large distance between a row of magnetized areas and a sensor is necessary due to deformation—well-reproducible and well-recognizable signals despite existence of disturbing magnetic fields. The magnetizable particles are bonded to a rubber matrix by a bonding agent, namely an organo-functional silane.