Abstract: A grease composition having high thermal conductivity and excellent dispensation suitability, comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a base oil and (B) 500 to 1,200 parts by weight of metallic aluminum powder having the average particle size in the range of 0.5-50 &mgr;m; wherein the aluminum powder is a mixture of fine metallic aluminum powder having an average size of 0.5 to 5 &mgr;m and coarse metallic aluminum powder having an average particle size of 10 to 40 &mgr;m; and a semiconductor device utilizing the aforesaid grease composition.

Abstract: A molded or formed product obtained by molding or forming a resin composition comprising (A) at least one vinyl cyclic hydrocarbon polymer selected from the group consisting of hydrogenated products of aromatic vinyl polymers, vinylcyclohexene polymers or hydrogenated products thereof, and vinylcyclohexane polymers, and (B) at least one substance selected from the group consisting of compounding additives incompatible with the polymer, organic compounds having at least one alcoholic hydroxyl group and at least one ether linkage, and organic compounds having at least one alcoholic hydroxyl group and at least one ester linkage, wherein the initial light transmittance (a) of the molded or formed product at an optional wavelength within a range of 400 to 800 nm and the light transmittance (b) of the molded or formed product after the molded or formed product is held for 1,000 hours in an atmosphere of 65° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to grafted copolymers comprising at least three sequences of distinct chemical nature, among which one or more sequence(s) for anchoring on solid particles, one or more sequence(s) of hydrophobic character and one or more sequence(s) of hydrophilic character. The invention also concerns their process of preparation, the compositions containing them, their use as agent for dispersing, stabilizing solid particles and/or emulsifying in an aqueous and/or organic medium, as well as use thereof for preparing pigmentary dispersions in aqueous and/or organic medium.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition which comprises at least one silicon compound (A) which has at least one radical which is bonded directly to Si, is not able to be separated hydrolytically and contains an epoxy group, a particulate material (B) which is selected from among oxides, oxide hydrates, nitrides and carbides of Si, Al and B and of transition metals and has a particle size within the range 1 to 100 nm, an Si, Ti, Zr, B, Sn or V compound (C) and at least one hydrolysable Ti, Zr or Al compound (D), which comprises the following ratio 1.0 mol of the silicon compound (A), 0.27 to 0.49 mol of the particulate material (B), 0.36 to 0.90 mol of the compound (C) and 0.14 to 0.22 mol of the compound (D).

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition that contains a thermoplastic resin and up to about 30 parts by weight of appearance modifying additives dispersed in the resin, wherein the additives include at least 0.05 parts by weight of metallic particles having an average particle size of from 0.05 to 5 millimeters, at least 0.05 parts by weight of a fiber having an average diameter of from 0.1 to 10 millimeters and an average aspect ratio of from 1:2 to 1:10 and at least 0.05 parts by weight of a mineral particle having an average particle size of from 0.1 and 5 millimeters imparts the appearance of natural stone to articles molded therefrom.

Abstract: Polyacrylates having an average molecular weight of from about 1000 to about 10,000 and the general formula where R4 is the radical of a known chain regulator or initiator, R1 is identical or different and is an alkyl radical, preferably of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R2 is identical or different and is a saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical of 12 to 22 carbon atoms, R3 is a hydrocarbon radical which carries at least one (meth)acryloxy group, a is from 10 to 50, b is from 3 to 20, c is from 0 to 10, and the ratio a:b+c is from 0.25 to 4 and the ratio b:c is from 1:0 to 1:0.7 as degassing agents for paints and coatings.

Abstract: A highly thermally conductive and high strength net-shape moldable molding composition, with a thermal conductivity above 4 W/m° K and a strength of at least 15 ksi includes a polymer base matrix of, by volume, between 30 and 70 percent. A first highly thermally conductive filler of high modulus PITCH-based carbon, by volume, between 15 and 47 percent is provided in the composition that has a relatively high aspect ratio of at least 10:1. Also in the composition mixture is a second high strength filler of PAN-based carbon, by volume, between 10 and 35 percent that has a relatively high aspect ratio of 10:1 or more. Optionally, a third filler material of thermally conductive material with a relatively low aspect ratio of 5:1 or less may be included in the composition, by volume less than 10 percent, to improve the thermal conductivity and strength of the composition.

Abstract: A grease composition having high thermal conductivity and excellent dispensation suitability, comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a base oil and (B) 500 to 1,200 parts by weight of metallic aluminum powder having the average particle size in the range of 0.5-50 &mgr;m; and a semiconductor device utilizing the aforesaid grease composition.

Abstract: There is disclosed a paste composition comprising a mixture of: an organic binder having an acidic functional group; at least one polyvalent metal or a polyvalent metallic compound; and an anion-adsorptive substance having the property of adsorbing an anion of said organic binder. The paste composition is capable of inhibiting gelation in a mixture of an organic binder having an acidic functional group with a polyvalent metal or a polyvalent metallic compound and is excellent in storage stability.

Abstract: An inorganic particle-containing composition comprising:

Abstract: A glittering paint, not requiring formation of primer layer and/or clear top coat layer is described. A glittering paint for obtaining a glittering coated film comprising a coated film forming polymer, a glittering pigment comprising inorganic powder and a solvent, wherein the coated film forming polymer comprising a pigment carrying polymer, wherein the pigment carrying polymer has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of at least 50,000 and a refractive index (by Abbe's refractometer) (nD) of at least 1.48, the coated film forming polymer has an entire weight average molecular weight (Mw) of at least 50,000, the inorganic powder has an aspect ratio of at least 50, and the glittering pigment content (PWC) in the coated film is 15 wt % or less.

Abstract: An anisotropically electroconductive film, which has a high reliability in its capacity for conducting electricity and also a good adhesion under such an adhesive condition that the film is heated at a temperature of 130° C. or less for a short period of time, has a layer of an adhesive within which electroconductive particles are distributed. The adhesive is composed of a thermosetting resin composition including a base resin, a reactive compound, an organic peroxide and a reaction accelerating compound, and also the electroconductive particles incorporated into the thermosetting resin composition. The base resin is a polyacetalized resin which is obtained by acetalizing a polyvinyl alcohol. The reactive compound is at least one selected from a group consisting of acryloxy group-bearing compounds, methacryloxy group-bearing compounds and epoxy group-bearing compounds. The reaction accelerating compound is a compound which has a radically reactive group and alkali-reactive group as its end groups.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating composition for use with metallic substrates that provides a unique balance of required properties. In particular, the coating composition of the invention simultaneously provides desirable levels of adhesion to metal, sandability without the production of harmful dust, corrosion resistance, and recoatability. The coating composition of the invention comprises a polyurethane or epoxy/amine film-forming component, and a corrosion protection component consisting of aluminum selected from the group consisting of nonleafing aluminum pigments, the corrosion protection component being present in the composition in an amount effective to prevent corrosion of the substrate. A cured film of the coating applied to a steel substrate has a pass rating after 480 hours in salt spray per ASTM B117.

Abstract: A coating composition containing the following:

Abstract: The present invention provides decorative synthetic stucco compositions having a shiny sparkling metallic finish comprising a synthetic stucco finish coating and approximately 200 mesh aluminum metal pigment. Also provided are compositions with one or more colored metallic pigments. The present invention also provides methods for making synthetic stucco compositions having a shiny, sparkling metallic finish.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-based metallic coating composition comprising a resin composition for a water-based coating composition, a metallic pigment, metal silicate and a polyamide resin and capable of forming a coating film which is excellent in a flip-flop property and which is free of metallic mottling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laser-markable plastics of which a feature is that they comprise as dopant

Abstract: An apparatus separates a substantially metallic portion from a substantially non-metallic portion or constituent components of at least one electrical product, comprising a plurality of crushing machines, such as a first crushing machine and a second crushing machine and a separating machine. The first crushing machine crushes the at least one electrical product to create at least one crushed electrical product. The first crushing machine has a first screen affixed thereto to regulate a first flow of the at least one first crushed electrical product from the first crushing machine. The second crushing machine crushes the at least one first crushed electrical product to create at least one second crushed electrical product. The second crushing machine has a second screen affixed thereto to regulate a second flow of the at least one second crushed electrical product from the second crushing machine.

Abstract: A metallic coating composition is disclosed which contains bright pigments in the form of metal flakes produced by finely dividing a vapor-deposited-metal layer. The metallic coating composition may be applied over a base coating layer. A clear topcoating layer may further be applied over the metallic coating layer.

Abstract: A thermally conductive and electromagnetic interference and radio frequency reflective polymer composition and a method for creating the same is disclosed. Thermally conductive filler material is coated with a thermally conductive and electromagnetic interference and radio frequency reflective coating material and mixed with a base polymer matrix. The mixture is molded into the desired shape. The electromagnetic interference and radio frequency reflective coating material prevents the absorption and transfer of EMI and RF waves through the filler material thus resulting in an EMI and RF reflective composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a phosphoric acid group-containing non-aqueous dispersion wherein polymer particles are dispersed in a solution of a macromolecular dispersion stabilizer dissolved in an organic solvent, said polymer particle being a particle of polymer comprising a phosphoric acid group-containing polymerizable unsaturated monomeric unit as a constituent component. With use of said phosphoric acid group-containing non-aqueous dispersion, there can be improved interlayer adhesivity between a metallic coating film, which is formed from a leafing type aluminum flake pigment, and another coating film adjacent thereto, without reducing the excellent effects such as dense metallic feeling of the coated surface, a chrome plating-like finish, and strong brightness feeling and strong flip-flop perperties, which are produced by such a metallic coating film.

Abstract: Automotive colorcoat paint compositions containing special effect pigment are disclosed. The special effect pigments include mica and the resultant paint composition has been especially useful in refinish paints.

Abstract: A pultrusion process employing a resole-resorcinol resin system, having a much improved pot life and much lower formaldehyde odor over similar existing systems where the resole contains up to 3.5%, preferably 3%, most preferably not more than about 1.5% free formaldehyde.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions having enhanced ignition resistance, comprising: (A) from about 5 to about 90 percent by weight of at least one substantially random interpolymer; (B) from about 10 to about 94.9 percent by weight of at least one filler selected from ammonium polyphosphate, magnesium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, and aluminum trihydrate; and (C) at least one component selected from; (1) about 5 to about 50 percent by weight of at least one filler; or (2) about 0.5 to about 20 percent by weight of at least one metal borate, and, optionally, about 0.5 to about 10 percent by weight of at least one processing aid; or (3) about 0.1 to about 15 percent by weight of at least one initiator or at least one coupling agent; or (4) about 0.1 to about 20 percent by weight of at least one hindered amine stabilizer.

Abstract: Dispersions containing a liquid vehicle (which can be aqueous, semi-aqueous or non-aqueous), organic or inorganic particles (or mixtures) that are insoluble in the liquid vehicle and a polymeric dispersant, preferably a structured polymeric dispersant, having one or more segments soluble in the liquid vehicle and one or more segments insoluble in the liquid vehicle, have improved stability when the insoluble segment(s) contains cross-linking groups which are cross-linked to itself or a cross-linking compound such as a polyfunctional monomer, oligomer or polymer to form an encapsulation network that entraps the particles which are particularly useful for paints or inks in coating and printing applications.

Abstract: A structural element having a plurality of recycled, convoluted scrap metal turnings or shavings disposed randomly within a transparent plastic moldment. The turnings or shavings are interlocked with each other and with the plastic and substantially fill the moldment. A method of forming the structural element is disclosed.

Abstract: A surface-fluorinated metal oxide particulate comprising a metal oxide particulate selected from titanium, aluminum, silicon, silver, copper, zirconium, zinc, tin, germanium, tantalum and the like, being reacted with fluorine and a process for manufacturing such surface-treated metal oxide particulates are disclosed. The process allows easy and efficient fluorination of the surface of metal oxide particulates in any desired ratio. The surface-fluorinated metal oxide particulates of the present invention are useful as an additive for weatherable paints, weatherable resins, cosmetics and the like.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprised of a substantially tacky polymer containing a number of prismatic or holographic platelets. When the composition is applied to a substrate, the platelets align themselves in a planar fashion parallel to the broad face of the surface on which the coating is applied. The resulting composition layer is transparent except for the platelets that refract and reflect the light striking the platelets back towards an observer. The color of the reflected light changes as the angle at which the platelets are viewed is changed. In this manner, the platelets in the coating provide an overall aesthetically pleasing appearance for the coated material that adds distinctiveness to decorative labeling, as well as to the objects on which the labeling is placed and other suitable types of laminations in which the adhesive coating may be used.

Abstract: A thermoplastic solid surface material derived from a thermoplastic latex co-dispersion and downstream intermediates, including (a) aqueous thixotropic slips; (b) polymeric composite flakes; (c) composite powders; (d) composite pastes; and (e) preformed composite pieces

Abstract: Metal pigment, especially aluminum pigment is produced in a non toxic environment by milling and/or blending in an inert medium comprising transesterified alkyl, especially methyl esters of vegetable oils selected from soybean oil, cotton seed oil and linseed oil. The metallic pigments produced are of improved quality and appearance. They have improved brightness and the non-leafing pigments produced have highly leafing characteristics.

Abstract: Paper to receive inkjet printing has applied to it a mixture of a latex, glycerol, and hydrated aluminum chloride. The latex has predominantly hydrocarbon moieties and a positively charged acryloylammonium salt moiety. The printing realized from an inkjet printer has excellent color richness, black optical density, fast drying time and resistance to water.

Abstract: Energy dissipating soft polyurethane elastomeric compositions containing any compound that may be magnetically or electro-magnetically aligned to define useful permanent magnetic fields and which may also contain, where desirable, a light-weight filler, are formed by the reaction of an urethane forming polyol containing at least four urethane forming reactive sites and capable of forming stable complexes through free-radicle urethane forming reactive sites, an elasticizing polyol selected from the group comprising diols and triols and a diisocyanate in less than stoiciometric equivalents and resulting in compositions having densities from about 1.2 to 3.8 grams per cc, a compression set of less than 5%, a recovery time of between 10 to about 200 milliseconds and surface hardness of less than about 70 when measured on the Shore 00 scale.

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 method is provided for forming a highly conductive metal-containing polymer fiber or sheet in which a polymer is immersed in a solution containing a metal precursor selected from organic or inorganic salts of copper, silver, aluminum, gold, iron and nickel. The metal precursor is then reduced by chemical, electrochemical, or thermal means such that conductive metal is incorporated into the polymer.

Abstract: Molding compositions including polyhydroxyalkanoates are provided. The use of polyhydroxyalkanoates as a binder in molding compositions provides improved binder removal in the finished molded product, and offers a wide range of physical properties suitable for use in a variety of processing conditions. The composition preferably includes a powdered material, such as a metal powder, ceramic powder, or blend, admixed with a polyhydroxyalkanoate binder. The compositions are useful in powder processing techniques, such as injection molding, slip casting, tape casting, or extrusion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating material comprising a binding agent with high transparency in the thermal infrared range; first, plate-shaped particles, which reflect in the wavelength range of thermal infrared, and/or first spherical particles which backscatter in the wavelength range of thermal infrared; and/or second spherical particles which, in the dry state, have and/or form a hollow space, and consist of a material which is transparent in the thermal infrared range; second particles which reflect and/or backscatter in the wavelength range of visible light from 0.35-0.7 &mgr;m, and are transparent in the wavelength range of thermal infrared, and/or polymer pigments which are transparent in the thermal infrared range and which, in the dry state, have and/or form a hollow space,; third spherical particles which are electrically conductive and hare a low absorption in the thermal infrared range; other admixtures known per se, that are usually used for coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and improved color concentrate comprising from about 10% to about 30% by weight metal particles component, from about 1% to about 15% by weight colorant material and from about 60% to about 90% by weight thermoplastic polymer. The metal particles component comprises aluminum particles having both a spherical and a lenticular shape. The concentrate can be utilized to color thermoplastic polymers and produce a matte metallic effect.

Abstract: Lamellar pigment particles are provided in a form that is readily used for coating compositions by use of a dispersion. The dispersion contains the pigment particles in an amount of 20-55% by weight, and also includes a carrier that is compatible with the vehicle of the intended coating composition. The dispersions are stable and provide essentially complete separation of the lamellar pigment particles.

Abstract: A multi-layered article includes a first nonconductive layer containing a base polymer and, optionally, a nonconductive filler, and a second conductive layer, set forth so as to be a surface of the article and containing a base polymer and a conductive material and, optionally, a nonconductive filler, wherein the base polymers have essentially the same molecular structure of repeating units and wherein the mechanical properties of the first and second layers are essentially the same. Method for the production of such a multi-layered article including the steps of forming the layers using injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding techniques are also provided.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing powder coating compositions, the powder coating compositions, and cured coatings made from the coating compositions are described. The method of preparing the coating compositions comprises combining a preformulated thermally softenable resin powder (having a defined T.sub.g) and a reflective pigments (such as a non-leafing or leafing metallic flake, mica, optically variable pigment, and the like) and then mixing the powder and flake under high shear conditions and assuring that the average temperature of the mixture remains below the T.sub.g of the resin during the high speed mixing process.

Abstract: A powder coating, and a method for manufacturing a powder coating that includes high-shear mixing of powdered binder and powdered pigment while controlling the temperature of the mixture within the range between the softening temperature and the glass transition temperature of the binder or first below the glass transition temperature and then above the glass transition temperature of the binder.

Abstract: A metallic coating composition is disclosed which contains bright pigments in the form of metal flakes produced by finely dividing a vapor-deposited metal layer. The metallic coating composition may be applied over a base coating layer. A clear topcoating layer may further be applied over the metallic coating layer.

Abstract: A plastic composition comprising an acrylonitrile component, a butadiene component and a styrene component, wherein the content of the butadiene component is from 5 to 15 mol %, the content of the acrylonitrile component is from 40 to 50 mol % and the content of the styrene component is from 40 to 50 mol %, said composition having a melt flow index of at least 5 g/10 min (as measured at 260.degree. C. with a force of 2.16 kg in accordance with JIS K7210).

Abstract: A destaticizing thermoplastic resin composition compristing(A) a thermoplastic resin;(B) a polymer having a surface resistivity measured at 500 V of 10.sup.8 to 10.sup.11 .OMEGA., a melting point of 100.degree. C. or higher, an apparent malt viscosity at an apparent shear rate at 260.degree. C. of 1,000 sec.sup.-1 of 10 to 1,000 Pa.multidot.s, and a ratio of the above apparent melt viscosity to the apparent melt viscosity of the thermoplastic resin at an apparent shear rate at 260.degree. C. of 1,000 sec.sup.-1 of 0.01 to 1.3; or a carbon fiber having a diameter of 1 nm to 1 .mu.m, a length of 1 .mu.m to 10 mm and a volume resistivity of less than 1 .OMEGA.cm; or a combination of the polymer and the carbon fiber; and(C) a fibrous conductive filler having a volume resistivity of 100 .OMEGA..multidot.cm or less.The destaticizing composition is useful for preparation of a carrier jig for use in an electronic field.

Abstract: A novel thermally reworkable die attach adhesive composition for attaching a semiconductor device to a substrate is provided. The composition comprises(a) a thermally reworkable crosslinked resin produced by reacting at least one dienophile having a functionality greater than one and at least one 2,5-dialkyl substituted furan-containing polymer, and(b) at least one thermally and/or electrically conductive material present in an effective amount up to about 90% by weight of the die attach composition to provide a conducting medium.

Abstract: A resin composition is disclosed, comprising a thermoplastic resin and a brightening agent, wherein the brightening agent is a scaly brightening agent having an average particle size of from 10 to less than 20 .mu.m and is added in an amount of of from 1 to 8 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin; or the brightenng agent is a scaly brightening agent having an average particle size of from 20 to 50 .mu.m and is added in an amount satisfying the relationship S.ltoreq.5A+15 (wherein S is the average particle size thereof (.mu.m) and A is the addition amount (parts by weight) of the brightening agent per 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin). The resin composition and the resin molded product obtained therefrom give an excellent bright-feeling because the decrease of appearance quality caused by the extraordinary orientation of a scaly brightening agent is minimized.

Abstract: Thermoplastically processable thermotropic molding compounds of thermotropic polycondensates and 0.05 to 5% by weight functionalized polymers, such as for example functionalized polybutadiene oils, polyethylene or polypropylene.

Abstract: This invention relates to exothermic and/or insulating sleeves, their method of preparation, and their use. The sleeves are prepared by shaping a sleeve mix comprising (1) a sleeve composition capable of providing a sleeve, and (2) a chemical binder. The sleeves are cured in the presence of a catalyst by the cold-box or no-bake curing process. The invention also relates to a process for casting metal parts using a casting assembly where the sleeves are a component of the casting assembly. Additionally, the invention relates to the metal parts produced by the casting process.

Abstract: In a heat-resistant aromatic polyimide/metal (or metal oxide) composite sheet composed of an aromatic polyimide film and a metal or metal oxide layer arranged on the film, the polyimide film is composed of an aromatic polyimide resin and an Al-containing material dispersed in the polyimide resin in an amount of 1 to 1,000 ppm per the amount of polyimide film, and the metal or metal oxide layer is formed on the polyimide film via no adhesive.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided compositions based on defined hydrophobic vinyl monomers have excellent moisture resistance (and, hence are much less prone to give rise to "popcorning"), excellent handling properties (i.e., generally existing as a fluid material which does not require the addition of solvent to facilitate the use thereof), and excellent performance properties (e.g., good dielectric properties).