Abstract: A composition of matter for use as a friction material having soft malleable metallic (zinc) powder therein to attenuate low frequency vibrations that produce undesirable noise during a brake application.

Abstract: A composition for simulated lead strips for leaded windows, which composition consists of 50-75 weight % binder, 5-15 weight % pigment, 5-20 weight % oil and 10-30 weight % filling, the binder being a polymer binder, chosen among polyvinyl alcohol based adhesives, polyurethan based adhesives and synthetic rubber based adhesives. The pigment is suitably chosen among metal pigments, bronze powder, iron oxide and graphite, or mixtures thereof. The oil consists preferably of a vegetable, drying oil, like linseed oil. The filling is suitably chosen among wood-flour, saw-dust or sand. A preferred composition consists of 65 weight % polyvinyl alcohol based adhesive, 3 weight % iron oxide, 5 weight % aluminium bronze powder, 11 weight % linseed oil and 16 weight % saw-dust.

Abstract: Stable dispersion of addition (co)polymers in an inert relatively non-polar organic hydrocarbon liquid, the dispersed particles embracing both a (co)polymer and a polymer containing an ethylenically unsturated monamer. The (co)polymers are substantially composed of:(a) 5 to 100 mole % of styrene and/or methyl styrene;(b) 0 to 95 mole % of alkyl methacrylate having 1 or 2 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and/or alkoxyalkylene methacrylate having 1 or 2 carbon atoms in the alkoxy group and the alkylene group;(c) 0 to 40 mole % of alkyl methacrylate having 3 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group;(d) 0 to 40 mole % of hydroxyalkyl methacrylate having 2 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and/or glycidyl methacrylate; and(e) 0 to 20 mole % of methacrylic acid.

Abstract: Methylphenylsiloxane coating compositions comprising silica fillers and aluminum particulates, e.g., matte paints, are well adopted for the provision of hard nonadhesive finishes, e.g., on kitchen utensils.

Abstract: A fire-retardant resin composition comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of a member selected from the group consisting of the thermoplastic resins and the thermosetting resins,(B) about 1 to about 50 parts by weight of a halogen-containing organic fire retardant,(C) about 0.05 to about 10 parts by weight of a hydrotalcite having a BET specific surface area not exceeding about 30 square meters per gram, as a stabilizer, and(D) 0 to about 20 parts by weight of a fire-retarding assistant other than the fire retardant of (B), above.

Abstract: An improved coating composition containing chlorinated polyolefin to provide superior orientation of metallic pigment flakes in the coating. The invention is particularly useful in the pigmented base coat of a base coat-clear coat coating since it permits the use of a thinner base coat which, because of the improved orientation of the metallic pigment flakes, provides superior hiding or masking of the coated substrate.The coating composition comprises a solvent, a film forming resin selected from the group consisting of acrylic, alkyd, polyester and polyurethane resins, a uniformly dispersed pigment and a chlorinated polyolefin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing low- or non-dusting substantially completely non-volatile metal pigment compositions by forming a coherent paste comprising an organic binder medium, an organic liquid vehicle and metal pigment, in powder or flake form, the paste being formed by mixing a first component comprising the organic binder medium and a second component comprising metal pigment with either or both of the first and second components comprising organic liquid vehicle and the paste containing from 1 to 70 percent, preferably from 3 to 45 percent, of the organic binder medium based on the weight of the metal pigment, and removing substantially all of the organic liquid vehicle(s) from the coherent paste, optionally after sub-dividing the coherent paste into particles, such as pellets, tablets or granules. The resulting solid metal pigment composition comprises metal pigment particles dispersed in a matrix of the organic binder material.

Abstract: Polymerizable acrylic monomer adhesive systems comprising thirty to eighty percent by weight powdered aluminum filler material are disclosed. More specifically, the adhesive compositions comprise at least one polymerizable acrylate monomer system; an effective amount for initiation of a free radical initiator; and elemental (atomized) aluminum metal powder or powdered alumina.

Abstract: High strength, light weight composite material, comprising discrete reinforcing elements surrounded by a matrix including polymer micro-bits that are substantially free of the intact cells of the expanded, hydrophobic, thermoplastic polymers from which they are produced, is prepared by hot pressing paper-like elements made using paper making technology.

Abstract: The production of thermoplastics by polymerization of olefins in the presence of light metal non-ferrous metal or alloys thereof by means of a heterogenous Ziegler-Natta catalyst is taught. Preferably, the polyolefin is crosslinked in regions thereof adjacent the metal particles. The product resins can be employed either alone or as a component of a polyblend with other polymers for the purpose of achieving heat removal with simultaneous electrical insulation in electronic and electrical engineering applications.

Abstract: The detrimental effects of reinforcing fibers on the differential shrinkage and warpage characteristics of thermoplastic resins are substantially reduced by the incorporation of a silicone interpenetrating polymer network in fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites. High modulus (flexural modulus greater than 90,000 psi) thermoplastic matrices containing about 5 to 60 weight percent reinforcing fibers and 1 to 20 weight percent of a silicone IPN have reduced shrinkage and warpage and more isotropic mold shrinkage than conventional fiber reinforced thermoplastics, and are particularly useful in the melt forming of high tolerance parts, such as gears, as well as thin walled, variable thickness and thick cross section parts.

Abstract: An improved process for matching the color characteristics of a paint containing film forming binder, a liquid carrier, colored pigments and flake pigments to the color characteristics of a surface layer that contains flake pigments; the improvement comprises the following:adding to the paint a dispersion comprising a liquid carrier, a dispersing agent and transparent or semitransparent extender pigments or rigid or semirigid organic particles, particularly preferred are, hollow glass spheres, in an amount sufficient to match the color characteristics of the surface layer.

Abstract: A blend of major amounts of a first silicon resin having relatively low proportions of silanol, phenyl and methyl groups with minor amounts of a second silicone resin having higher such proportions, preferably with aluminum flake, gives good adhesion to steel, aluminum and glass substrates and good non-stick performance for cooking foods. It can be used as a single-layer coating.

Abstract: Particulate and fibrous metal are disclosed to improve the physical properties of poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) resin molding compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous coating composition which comprises a film forming polymer and a particulate metallic pigment characterized in that the composition contains as corrosion inhibition agent for the pigment a phosphatic material containing at least one acidic hydroxyl group or a salt thereof linked to a phosphorus atom and which has been obtained by the co-reaction of (i) an addition polymer carrying a functional hydroxyl group, (ii) a monohydric alcohol or phenol and (iii) a compound containing in the molecule the grouping: ##STR1## or a compound equivalent in structure to such a grouping.

Abstract: A coloring agent, preferably metallic particles, is disposed in a solution that contains unvulcanized diene rubber(s) and a rubber vulcanization accelerator. Crosslinkable silicone and/or modified EPDM may also be disposed in the solution. The coating material is substantially free of free sulfur, and preferably is also substantially free of carbon black. The accelerator scavenges sulfur from a vulcanized rubber substrate to auto-vulcanize the rubber solids, and any crosslinkable silicone and/or modified EPDM present. Coating materials that do not contain any coloring agent are also disclosed.

Abstract: Curable conductive rubber blends of (A) a Masterbatch blend of an (a) dispersing component having a limited compatibility with rubber and (b) a conductor selected from conductive carbon blacks and metal powders, is (B) blended with (c) a rubber, and the resulting conductive blend is then cured/molded as desired. The technique provides a method/product uniformly electrically conductive of very low resistivity with quite modest amounts of conductive filler.

Abstract: A composite material having a high molecular weight polymer material as the matrix material and extremely fine particles of diameters of the order of tens to hundreds of angstroms dispersed in the matrix material is obtained by rapidly adiabatically cooling vapor of a metallic material through a nozzle, and squirting a jet of said fine particles into a molten mass of the high molecular weight polymer material. Optionally, inert gas may be squirted through the nozzle along with the vapor of the metallic material. Further, optionally a gas which forms a compound with the metallic material may be squirted through the nozzle with vapor of the metallic material, so that the particles become particles of a compound of the metallic material and the gas.

Abstract: Diffusion coatings can be masked from portions of a workpiece by combination of layers the outer one of which forms coherent strong shell that holds inner layer or layers in place. All ingredients of these layers can be materials such as nickel, nickel aluminide, chronium, chromic oxide (Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3) and inert diluent, that do not contaminate superalloys or even low alloy or plain carbon steels. Layer can be deposited from suspension in a solution of film-former like and acrylic resin in readily volatilizable solvent such as methyl chloroform or chloroform. Innermost layer can be depletion-preventing and can be omitted. Such a holding shell can also be used to retain on a workpiece surface a layer that causes formation of a diffusion coating. Chromizing can be performed before aluminizing. Low alloy steel conduit can be internally chromized and/or externally chromized or aluminized to make it more desirable for use as high pressure steam boiler heat exchange tubing.

Abstract: A polyvinyl chloride composition comprising polyvinyl chloride having dispersed therein platelet aluminum powders, characterized in that the aluminum powders have a diameter of at least 10.mu. and are used in an amount of 0.2-10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the polyvinyl chloride. This composition affords by molding a weather-resisting resinous molded article of metallic luster in appearance.

Abstract: Improved surface conductivity and EMI shielding effectiveness at high frequencies are obtained in thermoplastic compositions by the incorporation therein of a novel, synergistic combination of conductive fillers.

Abstract: A thin polyolefine based film, having a thickness of from about 15 to about 200 microns, which is perfectly non-transparent in spite of its low thickness. The film is composed of polyolefine as a homopolymer, an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and a pigment filler such as titanium dioxide as rutile, and aluminium powder. Color pigments and dispersing agents may also be present. The film is made by extrusion. It is used for table-clothes, book covers, protective sheets, wallpaper decoration, and, in pleated state, for flowerpot covers.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed which comprises:(A) a non-Newtonian colloidal disperse system characterized by a neutralization base number of about 3 or less, said system comprising(1) solid metal containing colloidal particles predispersed in(2) a liquid dispersing medium, and(3) as a third component, at least one organic compound which is soluble in said dispersing medium, the molecules of said organic compound being characterized by a hydrophobic portion and at least one polar substituent; and(B) at least one cross-linkable material other than an isocyanate; and, optionally(C) at least one cross-linking agent.

Abstract: A refractory containing refractory aggregate, clay binder, finely divided metallic powder and short length organic fibers.

Abstract: An electro-optic display device in which a conductive paste is disposed between opposed electrodes is characterized in that said conductive paste contains silane coupling agents. A process for making an electro-optic display device in which a conductive paste is disposed between opposed electrodes is characterized in that said conductive paste is applied onto films which are formed by applying a silane coupling agent onto at least one of the electrodes.

Abstract: Metallized polymers are made by melting the metal and polymer together. The products have improved impact resistance and electrical and thermal conductivity. They can also be used for electromagnetic interference shielding.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process and a novel composition for forming a conductive thermoset material which comprises admixing(a) particles of a polymeric material swellable at its plasticization temperature,(b) at least one liquid reactive plasticizer for (a)(c) optionally and preferably a curing agent for the reactive plasticizer, and(d) heat or electrically conductive particles,and thereafter heating the admixture for a time sufficient to flux and cure same to obtain a conductive thermoset material. Upon heating, above the plasticization temperature, the liquid reactive plasticizer plasticizes the polymer particles. This results in the swelling of the polymer particle, forcing the conductive filler to pack tightly and orderly, thereby increasing the conductivity of the plasticized conductive thermoset after curing.

Abstract: A two-package air-drying coating system resistant to strong organic solvents, free from toxic heavy metals and excellent, for example, as a primer for adhering urethanes or epoxy enamels to previously painted steel, is based upon a rheologically desirable mixture of (1) plate-like filler, e.g., talc, (2) carbon black, and (3) barium lanolate with a binder composed of a polyol and a polyisocyanate crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition for the preparation of the base coat of a multilayer enamel consisting of at least one base and one transparent protective coat, the said coating composition containing binders based on organic resins, metallic pigments, organic solvents and, if appropriate, other pigments as well as customary additives and auxiliaries. The coating composition contains, as binders, (A) polyurethane elastomers and/or polyurea elastomers, (B) polyesters and (C) polycondensates partially etherified with monoalcohols and consisting of melamine, benzoguanamine and/or urea with formaldehyde. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of coatings using the coating composition, and to a substrate coated with a multilayer enamel.

Abstract: This invention is directed to curable molding compositions containing a mixutre of a poly(acrylate), a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer which serves to crosslink the poly(acrylate) to a thermoset product, and a thermoplastic polymer low profile additive. The curable molding compositions exhibit improved shrink control during the curing reaction. This invention is also directed to fiber reinforced thermoset resin articles which exhibit generally improved surface appearance quality and can be produced by a rapid injection molding process from the curable molding compositions.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process and a novel composition for forming a conductive thermoset material which comprises admixing(a) particles of a polymeric material crosslinked to at least its gel point and swellable at its plasticization temperature,(b) at least one liquid reactive plasticizer for (a)(c) optionally and preferably a curing agent for the reactive plasticizer, and(d) heat or electrically conductive particles, and thereafter heating the admixture for a time sufficient to flux and cure same to obtain a conductive thermoset material. The crosslinking of the thermoplastic polymer can optionally be carried out in a solvent for the polymer. Upon heating, above the plasticization temperature, the liquid reactive plasticizer plasticizes the lightly crosslinked polymer particles. This results in the swelling of the polymer particle, forcing the conductive filler to pack tightly and orderly, thereby increasing the conductivity of the plasticized conductive thermoset after curing.

Abstract: There is disclosed transparent, abrasion resistant coating compositions comprising a colloidal dispersion of a water insoluble dispersant in a water-alcohol solution of the partial condensate of silanol wherein the dispersant comprises metals, alloys, salts, oxides and hydroxides thereof.

Abstract: An electrically conductive thermoplastic resin composition having a high electrical conductivity and a relatively low specific gravity is obtained by evenly dispersing 2% by volume or more of metallic fibers and 2% by volume or more carbon fibers in a thermoplastic resin matrix, the sum of the amounts of the metallic and carbon fibers being from 8% to 20% by volume.

Abstract: Conductive thermoplastic having high EMI shielding effectiveness comprise a thermoplastic condensation polymer and incorporated therein a synergistic combination of metal flake and conductive metal or metal coated fiber.

Abstract: A vulcanized olefin-based rubber composition is disclosed which is produced by vulcanizing an olefin-based rubber composition with a sulfur-containing substance alone or with a sulfur-containing substance and a vulcanization accelerator in combination. The olefin-based rubber composition is composed of (A) olefin-based rubber composed mainly of ethylene and propylene and (B) aluminum or an aluminum alloy in the form of powder, fiber, or flake, or being composed of (A) olefin-based rubber composed mainly of ethylene and propylene, (B) aluminum or an aluminum alloy in the form of powder, fiber, or flake, and (C) electrically-conductive carbon black, and said sulfur-containing substance being selected from the group consisting of a sulfur-based vulcanizing agent and a sulfur-releasing agent.The composition of this invention is superior in the shielding of electromagnetic waves.

Abstract: Conductive polymer compositions comprises a polymeric material having dispersed therein (a) conductive particles composed of a highly conductive material and (b) a particulate filler. The compositions exhibit a positive temperature coefficient of resistivity and undergo a large increase in resistivity as the temperature increases above a certain value. The compositions are useful in preparing electrical devices such as current limiting devices, heaters, EMI shields and the like.

Abstract: Curable conductive rubber blends of (A) a Masterbatch blend of an (a) dispersing component having a limited compatibility with rubber and (b) a conductor selected from conductive carbon blacks and metal powders, is (B) blended with (c) a rubber, and the resulting conductive blend is then cured/molded as desired. The technique provides a method/product uniformly electrically conductive of very low resistivity with quite modest amounts of conductive filler.

Abstract: An improved coating composition containing chlorinated polyolefin to provide superior orientation of metallic pigment flakes in the coating. The invention is particularly useful in the pigmented base coat of a base coat-clear coat coating since it permits the use of a thinner base coat which, because of the improved orientation of the metallic pigment flakes, provides superior hiding or masking of the coated substrate.The coating composition comprises a solvent, a film forming resin selected from the group consisting of acrylic, alkyd, polyester and polyurethane resins, a uniformly dispersed pigment and a chlorinated polyolefin.

Abstract: Printed materials such as tickets, lottery forms, cards and contest forms, bearing a hidden message which is revealable by scratching off a covering opaque layer, are prepared by printing the message on the substrate, lithographing a protective layer such as a clear varnish or a pigmented varnish-ink over the hidden message, and then lithographing a hiding coat over the applied protective layer. The protective layer formulation and the hiding coat layer are both based upon compatible, preferably the same, film forming resin systems, and are deposited from a common solvent. The protective layer may provide a clear, colorless transparent film through which the message may be viewed, or a colored see-through layer, so that it constitutes one color layer also for the printing of other areas of the substrate.

Abstract: Metallic particles are suspended in a solution that contains diene rubber solids and a sulfur rubber vulcanization accelerator dissolved therein. The coating material is substantially free of carbon black and free sulfur. The accelerator scavenges sulfur from an already vulcanized rubber substrate to autovulcanize the rubber solids and thereby secure the metallic particles in a coating on a rubber article.

Abstract: Metallized polymers are made by melting the metal and polymer together. The products have improved impact resistance and electrical and thermal conductivity. They can also be used for electromagnetic interference shielding.

Abstract: A thermosetting metallic coating composition of the organic solution type comprising a resin composition consisting of an acrylic resin and an amino resin, a metallic pigment, at least one organic solvent and water, the acrylic resin having carboxyl groups wholly or partially neutralized and the water being present in the coating composition in an amount, of about 10 to about 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the resin composition and of about 2 to about 40% by weight in the total amount of the water and the organic solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed is an essentially solvent-based, organic, high-solids coating composition containing (A) a film-forming binder system containing a crosslinkable resin having a weight average molecular weight of from about 500 to about 10,000; (B) substantially colorless, substantially inorganic microparticles stably dispersed in the coating composition; and (C) a solvent system for the crosslinkable resin. The inorganic microparticles prior to incorporation in the coating composition range in size from about 1 to about 150 nanometers and are in the form of a sol of the microparticles in which carbon-containing molecules are chemically bonded to the inorganic microparticles at the surface of the microparticles.

Abstract: A light refractive coated paperboard is provided comprising a normally oil and grease permeable substrate, a non-leafing silver-colored ink layer applied to one surface of said substrate and a highly pigmented (titanium dioxide) ink layer superimposed on said non-leafing silver colored ink layer and possibly a clear lacquer or varnish layer superimposed on the TiO.sub.2 containing ink layer. The above order of coating layers produces a somewhat flat appearance; for producing a more metallic look the order of the silver-colored ink layer and of the highly pigmented (TiO.sub.2) layer are reversed. The light refractive coated paperboard conceals, from the outer surface of a package made therefrom, oil and grease stains which have penetrated the inner surface of the package. A method of making such light refractive coated paperboard is also disclosed.

Abstract: A rotary compressor comprises a housing having a cylindrical inner wall surface, a rotatable sleeve having an inner and outer surfaces and disposed in the housing for rotation about a first longitudinal axis, a rotor disposed in the sleeve for rotation about a second longitudinal axis which is offset from the first longitudinal axis, a plurality of vanes carried by the rotor to extend substantially in radial directions and having radially outer edges maintained in contact with the inner surface of the sleeve so that the sleeve is rotated as the rotor and the vanes rotate. One or each of the inner wall surface of the housing and the outer surface of the sleeve has a coating comprised of a wear-resistant resin dispersed with 10 to 120 volume part of a solid lubricant and 5 to 50 volume part of metal flakes for 100 volume part of the resin.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave-shielding material is disclosed. The material is comprised of one or more electromagnetic wave-shielding layers and one or more surface layers. The shielding layers are comprised of a thermoplastic resin, an aluminum or aluminum alloy and electrically conductive carbon black. The surface layers are comprised substantially of thermoplastic resin. The proportion of the carbon black and aluminum in the shielding layer are from 5 to 50% by volume and 5 to 50% by volume, respectively, provided the total proportion of the carbon black and aluminum is 10 to 60% by volume. The difference in solubility parameter between the thermoplastic resin of the surface layer and the thermoplastic resin of the shielding layer is 3.0 or less. The material has superior mechanical strength and electromagnetic wave-shielding properties.

Abstract: There is disclosed transparent, abrasion resistant coating compositions comprising a colloidal dispersion of a water insoluble dispersant in a water-alcohol solution of the partial condensate of silanol wherein the dispersant comprises metals, alloys and salts thereof.

Abstract: A method of preparing a novel electromagnetic wave attenuating composition comprising forming a curable film forming coating composition and thereafter dispersing an effective amount of an electrically conductive additive in said curable film forming composition under low shear conditions to form said electromagnetic wave blocking composition.

Abstract: Aluminum flake can be dispersed advantageously in a mixture of ethylene glycol and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether for use in solvent-based dispersions of poly(arylene sulfide) and optionally fluorocarbon.

Abstract: Flame retardant, conductive plastic molding compositions are provided in granular form comprising a thermoplastic resinous matrix through which are distributed fine, solid anisometrically shaped metallic particles in amounts totalling between about 12% and about 40% by volume. The formulation of said matrix is such that it contains at least about 24% by weight of chlorine derived primarily from vinyl chloride resins having K values between about 45 and about 70, and it also contains from about 3% to about 15% by weight of balanced lubricant/stabilizer combinations. Said anisometrically shaped metallic particles typically have aspect ratios of over about 10 to 1 and a minimum characteristic dimension of over 1 micron and are preferably composed almost entirely of conductive metal.