Abstract: This invention describes a composite molded material consisting of granular ceramic or ceramic coated material and liquid epoxy or urethane resin or vinyl ester resin or polyester resin or mixtures thereof in various ratios by weight and the processes by which the invention is produced. This invention results in a composite material of two or more dissimilar materials which improves the characteristic properties, such as wear, stain and abrasion resistance, oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, electrical and thermal conductivity, and mechanical strength for which a monolithic material is not satisfactory.

Abstract: Flame-retardant material comprising: a matrix comprising, preferably consisting of, at least one organic polymer; a flame-retardant agent selected from metal hydroxides; and a coupling agent forming an interface between the matrix and the flame-retardant agent; wherein the matrix comprises at least 50% by mass of at least one biopolymer, and the coupling agent consists of a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate (EVA), comprising at least 40% by mass of vinyl acetate (VA), grafted with maleic anhydride. Electrical installation box or electrical cable tube, conduit, comprising said material. Use of said material for manufacturing electrical installation boxes or electrical cable tubes.

Abstract: Magnesium hydroxide fine particles having a nano-order particle size, a low carbon content, high whiteness and high transparency and a production process therefor. The magnesium hydroxide fine particles have an average secondary particle diameter measured by frequency analysis of 1 to 100 nm and a carbon content of less than 0.9 wt %.

Abstract: A film is used as a TAB leader tape. The film comprises 45 parts by mass or more of a polyphenylene ether-based resin and 55 parts by mass or less of at least one component selected from a thermoplastic resin and a plasticizer based on 100 parts by mass of the film. The film optionally includes inorganic filler and other additional components.

Abstract: A halogen-free flame-retardant resin composition includes a base polymer including not less than 5 mass % of an ethylene-?-olefin block copolymer having a melting point of not less than 118° C. and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of not more than ?40° C., and a metal hydroxide added in an amount of 50 to 250 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the base polymer.

Abstract: A composition that includes at least one silane-functional polymer P and 20 to 60% by weight of aluminum hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide or mixture thereof, is disclosed. The composition has a viscosity of 500 to 20,000 mPa·s measured according to DIN 53018 at a temperature of 20° C. The composition is suitable as a liquid membrane and has very good flammability properties, i.e., it is difficult to ignite and is self-extinguishing.

Abstract: Provided are a flame retardant, a flame-retardant resin composition and an insulated wire that have favorable low-temperature characteristics, excellent cold resistance and high productivity. The insulated wire includes a conductor that is insulation-coated with the flame-retardant resin composition that contains the flame retardant that contains magnesium hydroxide and a surface treatment agent with which the magnesium hydroxide is surface-treated, wherein the surface treatment agent has a degree of crystallization of 60% or more, and at least a base resin.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a composite getter for thin-film photovoltaic panels which is made with a polymer having low H2O transmission containing one or more alkaline earth metal oxide, to a photovoltaic panel containing such composite getter and to a method for the manufacturing of photovoltaic panels.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone resins comprising metallosiloxane which contains Si—O-Metal bonds and borosiloxane containing Si—O—B bonds and potentially Si—O—Si and/or M-O-M and/or B—O—B bonds. It also relates to the preparation of such silicone resins and to their use in thermoplastic or thermosetting organic polymer or rubber or thermoplastic/rubber blends compositions to reduce the flammability or enhance scratch and/or abrasion resistance of the organic polymer compositions. It further relates to coatings made of such silicone resins for scratch resistance enhancement or flame retardant properties.

Abstract: An inkjet printing media, comprising a coating layered on at least one side of the media, the coating comprising a source of polyvalent ions and a latex binder that forms a coherent film in the presence of the polyvalent ions. A coating comprising calcium 2+ ions (Ca2+) and a latex binder that forms a coherent film in the presence of the calcium 2+ ions (Ca2+). A print media coating comprising: a source of polyvalent ions; and a latex binder that forms a coherent film in the presence of the polyvalent ions.

Abstract: Provided are a flame retardant, a flame-retardant resin composition and an insulated wire that have favorable low-temperature characteristics, excellent cold resistance and high productivity. The insulated wire includes a conductor that is insulation-coated with the flame-retardant resin composition that contains the flame retardant that contains magnesium hydroxide and a surface treatment agent with which the magnesium hydroxide is surface-treated, wherein the surface treatment agent has a weight-average molecular weight of 10000 or less, and at least a base resin.

Abstract: An artificial marble chip of the present invention comprises curable resin, metal fiber and/or inorganic fiber, and inorganic filler. The metal fiber and/or inorganic fiber preferably have an average length of about 1 to about 6 mm and an average particle diameter of about 10 to about 15 ?m. An artificial marble according to the present invention is produced by using the artificial marble chip, curable resin matrix, and inorganic filler as main components. The curable resin is preferably selected from acrylic resin, unsaturated polyester resin, epoxy resin, or a copolymer thereof. The artificial marble according to the present invention is produced by the steps of: producing an artificial marble composition by mixing the artificial marble chip, the inorganic filler, and other additives into the curable resin matrix; and curing the composition at about 25 to about 180° C. The invention can also include the step of defoaming the composition prior to curing.

Abstract: There is provided an acrylic adhesive composition which comprises: (A) a vinyl polymer comprising a homopolymer or a copolymer of an alkyl (meth)acrylate having a C4 to C14 alkyl group; (B) an organophilic layered double hydroxide organically treated with an organic anion; and (C) a crosslinking agent. Therefore the obtained adhesive composition has sufficient adhesiveness to an object, excellent heat resistance and excellent adhesive properties particularly at higher temperatures, and is substantially free from variations in adhesiveness.

Abstract: A method of making an object using mold casting, comprising the steps of applying a slip mixture into a mold fabricated by 3D printing or additive manufacturing technique, and firing the mold containing the slip mixture. A composition of a slip mixture for use with a mold fabricated by 3D printing or additive manufacturing technique, the composition comprising calcium aluminate, from 10% to 60% by weight, and a filler. Such method and composition can provide efficient and economically viable ways of fabricating objects having complex shapes and high density.

Abstract: The problem to be solved is to provide a nondrying polymer hydrogel, which is not dried under atmospheric conditions and has excellent mechanical properties, and a method for producing the nondrying polymer hydrogel. A nondrying polymer hydrogel having both excellent nondrying properties and mechanical properties (e.g., excellent elongation properties, compression properties, and surface adhesiveness) can be produced by using a nondrying polymer hydrogel including a deliquescent substance in such a manner that the water vapor pressure shown by the polymer hydrogel is equal to or lower than the water vapor partial pressure in the atmosphere, in particular, by allowing a deliquescent substance to be contained at a high concentration in a polymer hydrogel having a network structure formed by a polymer of a water-soluble radically-polymerizable organic monomer having a specific chemical composition and a delaminated water-swellable clay mineral.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition for a hose, and a hose that can improve flame retardancy and wear resistance, and ensure workability. A rubber composition for a hose of the present application contains chloroprene rubber, butadiene rubber and styrene-butadiene rubber as rubber components, and silica, and contains 60 parts by mass to 80 parts by mass of chloroprene rubber in 100 parts by mass of the rubber components, the rubber components being compounded with 5 parts by mass to 25 parts by mass of the silica based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber components.

Abstract: A thermosetting silicone resin composition for an LED reflector has: a thermosetting resin; at least one kind of white pigment selected from titanium oxide, zinc oxide, zirconium oxide, magnesium oxide, barium carbonate, magnesium silicate, zinc sulfate, and barium sulfate; and an inorganic filler other than the pigment, which contains at least one kind of inorganic filler that has an average particle diameter of 30 ?m to 100 ?m and a refraction index that is different from a refraction index of a cured material of the thermosetting resin by 0.05 or more, and at least one kind of inorganic filler that has an average particle diameter of less than 30 ?m. The thermosetting resin composition provides a cured material that has excellent heat and light resisting properties and hardly leaks light, a reflector for an LED obtained by molding using the composition, and an optical semiconductor apparatus using the reflector.

Abstract: There is provided a highly dielectric film which has high dielectric property, can be formed into a think film and is excellent in winding property (flexibility). The highly dielectric film comprises (A) a vinylidene fluoride polymer, (B) barium titanate oxide particles and/or lead zirconium titanate oxide particles, and (C) an affinity improving agent, wherein the barium titanate oxide particles and/or lead zirconium titanate oxide particles (B) and the affinity improving agent (C) are contained in amounts of 10 to 500 parts by mass and 0.01 to 30 parts by mass, respectively based on 100 parts by mass of the vinylidene fluoride polymer (A).

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a heat conductive elastomer composite useful as the heat radiating member of electric parts or electronic parts, or the like. In the present invention, an aluminum hydroxide having a surface covered with an organic coupling agent and/or an inactivated magnesium oxide, being a magnesia clinker having a surface covered with an inorganic substance and/or an organic substance, is (are) combined as heat conductive filler(s) in an elastomer composite mainly composed of a styrenic elastomer.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a polymeric composition containing a vinyl chloride resin and an epoxidized fatty acid ester. The polymeric composition also includes a heat stabilizing composition. The heat stabilizing composition includes a first metal salt, a second metal salt, and a ?-diketone. The epoxidized fatty acid ester is the primary, or the sole, plasticizer in the polymeric composition. The present polymeric composition finds advantageous application as a coating for wire and cable.

Abstract: A rubber compound based on propylene-oxide rubber SKPO, including sulfur, stearic acid, zinc oxide, thiuram disulphide, carbon black P-803. The compound is characterized by replacement of 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (kaptax), as well as fluoroplastic F-4, with dibenzothiazyl disulfide (altax), phenyl-?-naphthylamine (neozone D), dibutoxyethyl adipate, and ultrafine polytetrafluoroethylene (UPTFE). Such replacement of ingredients allows for significant improvement of wear resistance, frost resistance, and relative elongation. Additionally, relatively less UPTFE (compared to fluoroplastic F-4) can be used to achieve similar beneficial results, significantly reducing the cost of manufacturing the material.

Abstract: High surface area alkaline earth aluminate spinel materials are disclosed, together with methods for the preparation thereof from one or more alkaline earth metal salts and a water soluble non-ionic polymer. A nanocrystalline alkaline earth metal aluminate spinel prepared according to the method is also provided.

Abstract: Preparation of a masterbatch of diene elastomer and silica including preparing at least one silica dispersion in water; bringing into contact and mixing an elastomer latex and the aqueous silica dispersion in the presence of a calcium salt in order to obtain a coagulum; and recovering the coagulum and drying the recovered coagulum in order to obtain the masterbatch. The molar content of calcium cations, defined as the number of moles of calcium cations of the calcium salt per BET unit area of the silica, is between 1.19*10?6 and 2.81*10?6 mol/m2.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone resins comprising metallosiloxane which contains Si—O-Metal bonds or borosiloxane containing Si—O—B bonds and potentially Si—O—Si and/or B—O—B bonds and containing sulfur. It also relates to the preparation of such silicone resins and to their use in thermoplastic or thermosetting organic polymer or rubber or thermoplastic/rubber blends compositions to reduce the flammability or enhanced scratch and/or abrasion resistance of the organic polymer compositions. It further relates to coatings made of such silicone resins for scratch resistance enhancement or flame retardant properties.

Abstract: A chemical two-component mortar compound including a resin component (A) that contains at least one radically curable, ethylenically unsaturated compound (a) as the curable component, and including a separately arranged so as to inhibit reaction curing component (B) that contains a curing agent for the resin of the resin component (A), with improved adhesion to the surface of partially cleaned and/or moist holes in mineral substrates, characterized by a content of 0.

Abstract: Custom-tinted paints and stains are made using an array of low VOC concentrated liquid colorants including at least at least white colorant; black colorant; and green-hued, blue-hued and red-hued primary colorants at least one of which primary colorants comprises polyalkylene glycol humectant, ethoxylated surfactant and extender pigment. For colorants in the array containing polyalkylene glycol humectant, the humectant and ethoxylated surfactant amounts are sufficiently high and extender pigment amount is sufficiently low so that the colorants will not problematically plug colorant dispenser orifices if left in the dispenser without an orifice cap for a full day. The polyalkylene glycol humectant is also present in an amount sufficiently low so that dried paint films made by mixing the colorants with a clear waterborne base paint will resist blocking.

Abstract: A rubber compound based on propylene-oxide rubber SKPO, including sulfur, stearic acid, zinc oxide, thiuram disulphide, carbon black P-803. The compound is characterized by replacement of 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (kaptax), as well as fluoroplastic F-4, with dibenzothiazyl disulfide (altax), phenyl-?-naphthylamine (neozone D), dibutoxyethyl adipate, and natural bentonites. Use of a rubber compound with the proposed composition increases the service life of rubber seals during their operation in sealing devices, due to higher frost resistance and a lower residual compressive strain value. Also, the compound can be manufactured by a simpler method compared to modern production technology, eliminating the stage of joint mechanical activation of zeolite and dibutyl phthalate.

Abstract: A binder composition for a secondary battery, and an anode and a lithium battery that include the binder composition are disclosed. The binder composition may include: first nanoparticles having a glass transition temperature of about 60° C. or greater and an average particle diameter of about 100 nm or less; and a first polymer binder having a glass transition temperature of about 20° C. or less.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide a polymeric composition useful as an electrical conduit covering occupying only small space, having relatively low melting point, and exhibiting improved flame retardant properties. A polymeric composition useful as an electrical conduit covering comprises 100 parts by weight of polyolefin polymer serving as a base polymer, 2 to 45 parts by weight of polyamide, and 60 to 90 parts by weight of metal hydroxide. The polyamide is a copolymer of polyamide 6 and polyamide 66.

Abstract: There are provided calcium hydroxide having a large specific surface area, a resin composition comprising the calcium hydroxide and having excellent thermal stability, and a molded article and a stabilizer for synthetic resins which comprise the calcium hydroxide. There are provided a calcium hydroxide compound represented by the following formula (1): Ca(OH)2-nx(An?)x??(1) (wherein n represents an integer of 1 to 4, x represents a number of 0.001 to 0.2, and An? represents an anion derived from at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a silicon-based compound, a phosphorus-based compound, an aluminum-based compound, an inorganic acid and an organic acid.), and a synthetic resin, a molded article and a stabilizer for synthetic resins which comprise the compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of obtaining an additive for coatings that contains nanoparticles of one or more compounds, preferably metallic, selected in relation to the property that is desired to be transferred to the coating, which comprises a first pretreatment phase in which the water content of the active agent is reduced, replacing it with a vehicle compatible with the coating, and a second phase in which it is mixed with a resin compatible with the coating, a dispersant and a solvent, which are also compatible with it. The additive produced by this method contains nanoparticles of one or more compounds, preferably metallic, which become dispersed homogeneously in the coating once incorporated therein.

Abstract: A resin composition includes 0.1 to 40% by mass of a carbon-based nanofiller, 5 to 90% by mass of a resin, and 5 to 90% by mass of calcium fluoride.

Abstract: There is provided a coating composition comprising (A) a thermoplastic non-fluorine-containing polymer, (B) inorganic ferroelectric particles, (C) an affinity-improving agent comprising at least one of a coupling agent, a surfactant and an epoxy group-containing compound, and (D) a solvent, and there is provided a film formed using the coating composition which has highly dielectric property and low dielectric loss, can be made thin, is excellent in winding property (flexibility) and is suitable as a highly dielectric film for a film capacitor.

Abstract: Disclosed are a wholly aromatic liquid crystal polyester resin compound and a preparation method thereof. The disclosed wholly aromatic liquid crystal polyester resin compound comprises a wholly aromatic liquid crystal polyester resin having a high melting point, and an inorganic filler having a high thermal conductivity. In addition, the disclosed wholly aromatic liquid crystal polyester resin compound can be prepared by using a twin screw extruder having a barrel temperature of 350 to 450° C.

Abstract: A composition includes specific amounts of a poly(arylene ether), an unfunctionalized hydrogenated triblock copolymer, an unfunctionalized polyolefin, and magnesium dihydroxide. The composition is useful for forming insulation and sheath layers of wire and cable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cable covering compositions (insulation or jacket) for wires and cables that are fire and water resistant. Significantly, the composition contains no significant amount of lead, halogen, and antimony; and is flame retardant (UL 1685 Cable Tray bum test); and has excellent mechanical and water resistance properties. The covering composition contains (a) a polyolefin; (b) a maleic anhydride modified polyolefin; (c) a butadiene-styrene copolymer; (d) a non-halogen flame retardant; and (e) a silane compound.

Abstract: A method is described for improving the processability and surface appearance of products containing plastic recovered from waste plastic material mixtures.

Abstract: This invention provides a method to form nano-sized dispersed structure consisting of aqueous sodium silicate and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) solutions, and a binder consisting of a nano-sized dispersed structure and calcium chloride dihydrate solution. The invention provides also a method to immobilize sand dunes and wind-blown dust by using the binder.

Abstract: A halogen-free resin composition includes 100 to 250 parts by mass of metal hydroxide and 3 to 50 parts by mass of amorphous silica per 100 parts by mass of polyolefin-based resin as a base polymer. The amorphous silica has a specific gravity of 2.1 to 2.3 g/cm3 and a specific surface area of 15 to 50 m2/g. An electric wire includes a covering including the halogen-free resin composition. A cable includes the electric wire or a covering including the halogen-free resin composition.

Abstract: A halogen-free crosslinked resin composition includes a base polymer including as a main component (a) an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and (b) an acid modified polyolefin resin having a differential scanning calorimetry glass transition temperature Tg of not higher than ?55 degrees Celsius in a mass ratio (a):(b) of 70:30 to 100:0, the base polymer including 50 to 70% by mass of vinyl acetate, 0.5 to 10 parts by mass of a silicone rubber with respect to 100 parts by mass of the base polymer, and 100 to 250 parts by mass of a metal hydroxide with respect to 100 parts by mass of the base polymer.

Abstract: Fire retardant materials are provided that contain carbon nanotubes and particles capable of endothermically reacting when exposed to elevated temperatures. The carbon nanotubes may be a buckypaper. Methods also are provided for making a fire retardant material and for improving the fire retardation capabilities of a material.

Abstract: Provided is an inkjet recording method which minimizes blur and achieves excellent fixing to a recoding medium. This inkjet recording method is characterized by adhering a receiving solution (A) to at least areas on a recording medium (R) which are to be printed with an inkjet ink (I) or the whole surface of the medium (R) which is to be printed, said receiving solution (A) being a solution obtained by dissolving (inclusive of dispersing) one or more metal salts (S) selected from among at least divalent, calcium salts, magnesium salts, nickel salts, aluminum salts, boron salts, and zinc salts and one or more resins (B) having hydrophilic groups in an aqueous solvent in such amounts that the concentrations of the metal salts (S) and the resins (B) fall within the range of 0.005 to 2.0 mol/l and within the range of 0.5 to 20 mass % respectively, and then applying the inkjet ink (I) to areas where the metal salts are present in an adhered state to carry out printing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polypropylene resin composition for automobile interior trim parts with superior paint adhesivity and low specific gravity. More specifically, a polypropylene resin composition for automobile interior trim parts having superior paint adhesivity and low specific gravity is disclosed, wherein a base resin including polypropylene, a propylene-ethylene copolymer or a mixture thereof is mixed with a reinforcer including magnesium hydroxide and an ethylene-butene elastomer. The present polypropylene resin composition allows for direct painting of an automobile interior trim part surface without primer treatment and provides excellent resistance to damage caused by impact.

Abstract: The present invention relates to advanced flame/fire retardant compositions for fabric, upholstery, carpet, barrier, automotive, building construction, communication, and consumer electronics applications. The flame retardant composition comprises: about 5-25 wt. % hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer, about 6-40 wt. % polyolefin, about 50-80 wt. % inorganic flame retardant, about 0-5 wt. % coating, about 0-5 wt. % functionalized styrenic block copolymer, about 0-7 wt. % agri-derived heat resistant liquid, about 0.05-1.0 wt. % antioxidant, and about 0-7 wt. % optional additives such as metal deactivator, colorant, filler, and/or lubricants, wherein said composition totals 100 wt. %. An article made from the flame retardant composition, such as film, fiber, cable, and wire insulation meets various European and U.S. standards. The flame retardant compositions possess a good balance of tensile strength, elongation, flame resistance, and processability that has previously been unobtainable.

Abstract: A method for producing polymeric balls or polymeric beads doped with at least one metal element is provided. The method may comprise the following steps: a) a step for forming polymeric balls or beads by polymerization, in an organic phase comprising a polymerization initiator, of at least one ethylenic monomer comprising at least one chelating ligand of at least one metal element; and b) a step for putting said polymeric balls or beads in contact with a solution comprising at least one metal element.

Abstract: A white pre-treatment composition and printing method using such pre-treatment composition are disclosed. Said white pre-treatment composition encompasses a liquid vehicle, a polyvalent metal salt, a latex resin and, at least, 8 wt % of a titanium dioxide particles dispersion. Also disclosed is an ink-set containing said white pre-treatment composition and, at least, an ink composition comprising a liquid vehicle and a colorant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of processing thermoplastic polymers, particularly the present invention relates to a process for manufacturing compacted material suitable for the use in thermoplastic polymers without a compounding step, comprising the steps of a) providing at least one primary powder material; b) providing at least one molten surface treatment polymer; c) simultaneously or subsequently feeding the at least one primary powder material and the at least one molten surface treatment polymer into the high speed mixer unit of a cylindrical treatment chamber; d) mixing the at least one primary powder material and the at least one molten surface treatment polymer in the high speed mixer, e) transferring the mixed material obtained from step d) to a cooling unit, as well as the compacted material obtained by this process and its use in thermoplastic polymers.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising 3.0 to 7.0 parts by weight of an acryl-modified polyorganosiloxane (component B) obtained by graft copolymerizing a specific polyorganosiloxane (component B1) with a (meth)acrylic ester based on 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (component A), and a molded article thereof. The resin composition is excellent in slidability, impact resistance, heat resistance and dimensional stability and has a good surface appearance.

Abstract: A drying type joint compound composition is provided, including: at least one binder, a filler and water, the water having a weight percentage in the range of 12-18% of the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition containing a polymer which contains calcium or magnesium and polymerized residues of three monomers. The first monomer is a complexing monomer having a log stability constant for calcium or magnesium from 0.3 to 4. The second monomer is methacrylic acid. The third monomer is a crosslinker.