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: This invention provides an effect pigment-containing, water-borne base coating composition comprising water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles (A) and effect pigment (B), the water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles (A) being obtained by emulsion polymerization of a radical-polymerizable unsaturated monomeric mixture including an amido-containing, radical-polymerizable unsaturated monomer having at least two radical-polymerizable unsaturated groups per molecule, and the effect pigment (B) being contained at a pigment weight concentration (PWC) within a range of 15-50%.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition and a molded article including the same are provided. The flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition includes: (A) a thermoplastic resin; (B) a flame retardant; and (C) a filler, wherein the (C) filler has an oil absorption rate of about 0.1 ml/100 g to about 10 ml/100 g as measured in accordance with ASTM D281. With the filler having a certain range of oil absorption, the flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition can exhibit excellent stiffness and/or flame retardancy.

Abstract: In a process for preparing a polyamide based on dicarboxylic acids and diamines in an extruder, a solid mixture comprising a monomer mixture composed of 50 mol % of dicarboxylic acid mixture composed of from 60 to 88 % by weight of terephthalic acid and from 12 to 40% by weight of isophthalic acid, in which up to 20% by weight of the dicarboxylic acid mixture may also be replaced by other dicarboxylic acids, and 50 mol % of hexamethylenediamine which may be up to 20% by weight replaced by other C2-30-diamines, in a corotatory twin-screw extruder for a residence time of from 10 seconds to 30 minutes, is heated to a temperature in the range from 150 to 400° C. while removing steam and if appropriate diamines through venting orifices.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulation components for the manufacturing of a flow frame structure that can be integrated in flowing electrolyte batteries. These formulation components for manufacturing flow frames may include, but are not limited to, polypropylene, glass fiber, a coupling agent and an elastomer. A mixing and extrusion process may be employed to formulate the material and produce pre-formulated pellets for the manufacturing of flow frames. As flow frames may be integrated with electrodes (or membranes), the disclosed flow frame formulation may achieve a desired Melt Flow Index (MFI) range and may allow an improved bonding between electrodes (or membranes) and flow frame, therefore, simplifying manufacturing process and achieving higher performance and longer lifetime of flowing electrolyte batteries.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a non-combustible film having excellent flexibility, excellent moisture resistance, and high mechanical strength. The present invention also aims to provide a dispersion liquid for non-combustible films which is used in production of the non-combustible film, a method for producing a non-combustible film using the above dispersion, and a solar cell back sheet and a flexible board each of which is formed from the above non-combustible film. The present invention further aims to provide a solar cell including the solar cell back sheet. The non-combustible film of the present invention includes a water-insoluble inorganic compound and a heat-resistant synthetic resin, the water-insoluble inorganic compound constituting from 30% by weight to 90% by weight inclusive of the total weight of the non-combustible film, the film exhibiting a flammability of VTM-0 in the UL-94 VTM test.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a. from 35 to 80 vol % of a thermoplastic polymer; b. from 5 to 45 vol % of a thermally insulative filler with an intrinsic thermal conductivity less than or equal to 10 W/mK; and c. from 5 to 15 vol % of a thermally conductive filler with an intrinsic thermal conductivity greater than or equal to 50 W/mK, wherein the composition is characterized by: i. a thermal conductivity of at least 1.0 W/mK; ii. a thermal conductivity of at least 7 times the total filler volume fraction times the thermal conductivity of the pure thermoplastic polymer; and iii. a volume resistivity of at least 107 Ohm·cm. Also disclosed are articles and methods of use therefor.

Abstract: (Problem to be Solved) There is provided a reinforced polyamide resin pellet that is excellent in plasticization time stabilization properties during molding and molding appearance stability under molding conditions in long-term continuous molding. (Solution) A reinforced polyamide resin pellet comprising: (A) a polyamide resin having a melting point of 200 to 270° C.; and (B) at least one inorganic filler selected from the group consisting of chopped strand glass fibers, carbon fibers, wollastonite, talc, mica, kaolin, barium sulfate, calcium carbonate, apatite, sodium phosphate, fluorite, silicon nitride, potassium titanate, and molybdenum disulfide, and wherein the pellet has a length of 1 to 5 mm and a ratio of a cross-sectional major axis to minor axis (major axis/minor axis) of 1.3 to 2.5.

Abstract: To provide a liquid crystal polyester composition that yields compacts that are resistant to cracking. A plate-like filler with a volume-average particle size of 14 ?m or greater and a fibrous filler are combined with a liquid crystal polyester to form a liquid crystal polyester composition. The total content of the plate-like filler and the fibrous filler is 45-55 wt % with respect to the total of the liquid crystal polyester composition. The weight ratio of the fibrous filler content to the plate-like filler content is greater than 0.5 and not greater than 0.65.

Abstract: Heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising (A) 45 to 70 wt % of a propylene homo- or copolymer matrix with an MFR2 in accordance with ISO 1133 (230° C., 2.16 kg load) of ?80 g/10 min and (B) 25 to 40 wt % of an elastomeric propylene-ethylene copolymer, having an intrinsic viscosity IV (ISO 1628, with decalin as solvent) of ?3.3 dl/g and an ethylene content of 20 to 50 wt %, (C) 0-15 wt % of an elastomeric ethylene/alpha-olefin random copolymer (D) 3-25 parts per weight of inorganic filler, the heterophasic polypropylene compositions having a total MFR2 (230° C./2.16 kg) in accordance with ISO 1133 of ?5 g/10 min, a Charpy notched impact strength according to ISO 179/1eA at +23° C. of ?15.0 kJ/m2, preferably ?25.0 kJ/m2, a minimum value for the Charpy notched impact strength according to ISO 179/1eA at ?20° C. of ?7.0 kJ/m2, preferably ?10.0 kJ/m2 and a tensile modulus according to ISO 527-3 of ?1200 MPa; their preparation and use for producing injection moulded articles being free of flow marks.

Abstract: The roller chain comprises inner link plates, a bush, outer link plates, a connecting pin, and a roller. Each of the chain components has a zinc-iron alloy ground film formed on an iron-based base material by impact zinc plating and a first coating film formed by using a water-based rust preventive paint including zinc, nitrate, and an organic compound having a mercapto group other than a mercapto group-containing silane coupling agent. Then a second coating film is formed on the first coating film by using the top coat paint comprising a pigment, sodium silicate, and an acrylic emulsion or a polyurethane water-based composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agricultural fluororesin film having good optical transparency and good durability to repeated contact with other members and to repeated bending. The present invention relates to an agricultural fluororesin film, in which synthetic mica particles having an average particle size of 3 ?m to 15 ?m are dispersed in a film containing a fluororesin, in which the content of the synthetic mica particles is from 0.5 to 5 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the fluororesin.

Abstract: A water-borne stain blocking primer comprises a) from about 10 to about 30 wt % of a water-dispersible, hydrophobic alkyd resin having an acid number of less, than 40 KOH/g, b) from about 5 to about 30 wt % of a pigment, the pigment having an average aspect ratio of at least 3:3:1; c) from about 0.05 to about 3 wt % of a tannin chelation agent; d) from about 0 to about 20 wt % of a water-dispersible, hydrophobic free-radically polymerized copolymer; e) a hydrophobically modified associative rheology modifier in an amount effective to provide a water-borne primer having an ICI viscosity of from about 0.5 to about 3.0 poise; and a KU viscosity range of from about 80 to about 120 Krebs units; and f) water. The water-borne primer has a VOC content of less than 5%. Methods of preparing and using such water-borne stain blocking primers also are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising (a) from 5 to 99 wt % of a modified polybutylene terephthalate random copolymer that (1) is derived from polyethylene terephthalate component selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene terephthalate copolymers and (2) has at least one residue derived from the polyethylene terephthalate component, and (b) at least 1 wt % of a filler component. In one embodiment, the invention relates to an article molded from the above-mentioned molding composition. In another embodiment, the invention relates to methods for making and methods for using the molding composition.

Abstract: A hydrogel having excellent mechanical properties and capable of being produced simply by using and mixing an industrially easily obtainable polymer having high versatility and clay particles, and to provide a method of producing the hydrogel. A hydrogel-forming composition is characterized by containing a polyelectrolyte, clay particles, and a dispersant for the clay particles.

Abstract: An organic/inorganic hybrid material is provided, including an organic polymer, and a plurality of inorganic nano-platelets, wherein the inorganic nano-platelets are self-connected or connected via a linker to constitute an inorganic platelet network. By the formation of the inorganic network structure, the hybrid materials can keep their transparency and flexibility at a high inorganic content, and exhibit greatly reduced coefficients of thermal expansion A method for fabricating the organic/inorganic hybrid material is also provided.

Abstract: A composition includes specific amounts of a poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer reaction product and an impact modifier. The poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer reaction product includes a poly(phenylene ether) and a poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer. The composition exhibits a desirable balance of impact strength, heat resistance, and flame retardancy while minimizing or excluding flame retardant additives such as organophosphate esters and halogenated flame retardants.

Abstract: A composition includes specific amounts of a poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer reaction product and an impact modifier. The poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer reaction product includes a poly(phenylene ether) and a poly(phenylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer. The composition exhibits a desirable balance of impact strength, heat resistance, and flame retardancy while minimizing or excluding flame retardant additives such as organophosphate esters and halogenated flame retardants.

Abstract: What is described is a transparent polyamide-imide based on one or more different imido-dicarboxylic acids (AB) or derivatives thereof, and cycloaliphatic diamines (C) comprising 6 to 24 carbon atoms, wherein the imido-dicarboxylic acids (AB) or derivatives thereof are selected from the group of imido-dicarboxylic acids (AB) having the following structural formulas: wherein: ASL=(CH2)5-11, phenylene, (ylomethyl)phenyl, bis(ylomethyl)benzene, cyclohexanediyl, (ylomethyl)cyclohexyl, bis(ylomethyl)cyclohexane, cyclopentanediyl, (ylomethyl)cyclopentyl, bis(ylomethyl)cyclopentane, R?OH, O-alkyl, O-aryl, Cl, NH-ASL-COOH, Br, O—(CO)-alkyl, O—(CO)-aryl, R1=H, methyl, ethyl, propyl, with the provision that the ring can be substituted once or twice, and, with double substitution of the ring, the two substituents can be selected from the group, but may be different, and also moulding compounds based thereon, a method for production, and uses.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polypropylene-based resin composition, which comprises of a) a polypropylene; b) an ethylene 1-octene copolymer in which r1r2<1 (herein, r1=k11/k12, r2=k22/k21, k11 is a growth reaction rate constant when ethylene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is ethylene, k12 is a growth reaction rate constant when octene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is ethylene, k22 is a growth reaction rate constant when octene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is octene, and k21 is a growth reaction rate constant when ethylene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is octene); and c) an inorganic filling agent, and a part for vehicles manufactured by using the same.

Abstract: A translucent polymer composition is described that contains a thermoplastic polymer combined with an impact modifier. The thermoplastic polymer may comprise a polyester copolymer that is substantially amorphous. The impact modifier may have a core and shell construction and may be configured so as to substantially match the refractive index of the polyester polymer. The polymer composition may also contain at least one stabilizer, an anti-scratch additive, a glitter-like additive, in addition to other components. In one embodiment, the polymer composition substantially blocks ultraviolet rays. In particular, the polymer composition can be formulated so that within the ultraviolet light wavelength range, the polymer composition displays 0% transmission or less.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an elastomer composite creating a molded article having excellent heat resistance, anti-leakage and needle retaining properties. To attain the object, the present invention provides an elastomer composite comprising 100 parts by mass of a block copolymer mixture containing 10 to 90 parts by mass of a block copolymer A, and 90 to 10 parts by mass of a block copolymer P, with the total amount of said block copolymers A and P being 100 parts by mass, 100 to 300 parts by mass of a softener B, having a kinetic viscosity in the range of between 50 and 500 centistokes (cSt) at 40° C., 1 to 50 parts by mass of a propylene polymer C, having a modulus in bending in the range of between 1000 and 3000 MPa, and 1 to 50 parts by mass of an aromatic polymer D.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing shrink films comprising: A) from 20 to 90% by weight of a biodegradable, aliphatic-aromatic polyester and B) from 10 to 80% by weight of one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of: polylactic acid, polypropylene carbonate, polycaprolactone, polyhydroxyalkanoate, chitosan, gluten, and one or more aliphatic/aromatic polyesters, such as polybutylene succinate, polybutylene succinate adipate, or polybutylene succinate sebacate, or polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate; and C) from 0 to 2% by weight of a compatibilizer, where a blow-up ratio smaller than or equal to 4:1 is selected.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic dispersion of inorganic platelets, which includes an organic solvent and H-form inorganic platelets dispersed therein. The H-form inorganic platelets have a particle size of between about 20 and 80 mm and the organic dispersion has a sold content of between about 1 and 20 wt %. A method for forming the organic dispersion is also provided.

Abstract: A nitrile copolymer latex composition containing a latex of a nitrile copolymer rubber (A) having ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units in 10 to 75 wt %, conjugated diene monomer units in 5 to 89.9 wt %, and cationic monomer units and/or monomer units able to form cations in 0.1 to 20 wt %, an inorganic filler (B) having an aspect ratio of 30 to 2,000, and a plasticizer (C) having an SP value by the HOY method of 8 to 10.2 (cal/cm3)1/2, wherein a content of said plasticizer (C) is 0.1 to 200 parts by weight with respect to said nitrile copolymer rubber (A) as 100 parts by weight is provided.

Abstract: It is the purpose of the present invention to improve air permeation resistance, low heat build-up property and strength at break. The present invention provides a rubber composition for an inner liner including (B) specific mica, (C) carbon black and/or silica and (D) an alkylphenol-sulfur chloride condensate indicated by the formula (D1): (Wherein R1 to R3 are an alkyl group having 5 to 12 carbons; x and y are an integer of 2 to 4; and n is an integer of 0 to 10), based on (A) specific rubber component.

Abstract: A liquid crystalline polyester composition contains 100 parts by weight of a liquid crystalline polyester (A) and 10 to 100 parts by weight of a mica (B), wherein a rate in number of mica with a ratio (d1/d2) of a long diameter (d1) to a short diameter (d2) that is greater than 2.0, to an entire content of the mica (B) contained in the liquid crystalline polyester composition is not higher than 20%.

Abstract: A paving material for filling gaps between paving blocks or the like, the paving material comprising a powdered or granulated mixture of: inert particulate; a water-soluble resin formable from a polymerisation reaction between formaldehyde and an at least difunctional nucleophile; and a water-soluble acid. The paving material is filled into gaps between blocks and then liquid water is applied thereto, or the sand is exposed to ambient humidity (gaseous water). Upon contact with the water, the resin coats the sand and then sets hard, thereby stabilising the block paving.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer compound is blended from styrenic block copolymer, thermoplastic vulcanizate, thermoplastic polyurethane, a compatibilizer, and a masterbatch containing silicone, which is added to provide a qualitative silky feel on surfaces of plastic articles made from the compound.

Abstract: A resin composition includes (A) 100 parts by weight of poly(phenylene oxide) resin with styrene end group; (B) 5 to 75 parts by weight of olefin copolymer; and (C) 1 to 150 parts by weight of cyanate resin with poly(phenylene oxide) functional group. The resin composition is characterized by specific composition and proportion conducive to achieving a low dielectric constant, a low dielectric loss, and a high thermal tolerance and preparing a prepreg or a resin film, thereby being applicable to copper-clad laminates and printed circuit boards.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat-meltable fluoropolymer composite composition having excellent thermal conductivity, gas and chemical liquid barrier properties and dynamic properties such as storage modulus which comprises a heat-meltable fluoropolymer fine powder and a layered-compound organized by treatment with tetraphenyl phosphonium ions. The present invention also relates to a heat-meltable fluoropolymer composite composition having similar properties to those mentioned above which is obtained by a process (I) in which a heat-meltable fluoropolymer composite composition is obtained by grinding and mixing a heat-meltable fluoropolymer fine powder and a layered-compound and a process (II) in which such heat-meltable fluoropolymer composite composition thus obtained is melted and mixed under shear stress by means of a melt-mixing extruder.

Abstract: Metallic ink compositions for use in capillary-action markers are provided. More particularly, a metallic ink composition including an aliphatic solvent, a metallic pigment, and a resin combination including at least a fixing resin and a priming resin is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polypropylene-based resin composition, which comprises of a) a polypropylene; b) an ethylene 1-octene copolymer in which r1r2<1 (herein, r1=k11/k12, r2=k22/k21, k11 is a growth reaction rate constant when ethylene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is ethylene, k12 is a growth reaction rate constant when octene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is ethylene, k22 is a growth reaction rate constant when octene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is octene, and k21 is a growth reaction rate constant when ethylene is added to a growth chain in which an end active site is octene); and c) an inorganic filling agent, and a part for vehicles manufactured by using the same.

Abstract: Heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising (A) 45 to 70 wt % of a propylene homo- or copolymer matrix with an MFR2 in accordance with ISO 1133 (230° C., 2.16 kg load) of ?80 g/10 min and (B) 25 to 40 wt % of an elastomeric propylene-ethylene copolymer, having an intrinsic viscosity IV (ISO 1628, with decalin as solvent) of ?3.3 dl/g and an ethylene content of 20 to 50 wt %, (C) 0-15 wt % of an elastomeric ethylene/alpha-olefin random copolymer (D) 3-25 parts per weight of inorganic filler, the heterophasic polypropylene compositions having a total MFR2 (230° C./2.16 kg) in accordance with ISO 1133 of ?5 g/10 min, a Charpy notched impact strength according to ISO 179/1eA at +23° C. of ?15.0 kJ/m2, preferably ?25.0 kJ/m2, a minimum value for the Charpy notched impact strength according to ISO 179/1eA at ?20° C. of ?7.0 kJ/m2, preferably ?10.0 kJ/m2 and a tensile modulus according to ISO 527-3 of ?1200 MPa; their preparation and use for producing injection moulded articles being free of flow marks.

Abstract: The invention relates to filled polyamide molding compounds which, in addition to a selected polymer mixture comprising two different polyamides, contain long glass fibers with a non-circular cross-sectional area. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of such molding compounds for the production of molded articles and the molded articles themselves.

Abstract: A dry powder composition for preparing a dry form of an acrylic finish is provided. The dry powder composition includes: calcium carbonate filler, coalescing aid, pH adjuster, and an acrylic-based re-dispersible polymer in powder form. In various embodiments, aggregate, silica sand, titanium dioxide, cellulose thickener, biocide, clay, cellulose fiber, mica filler, and/or defoamer are added. The dry powder composition can further comprise a hydrophobic agent. The dry powder can be mixed with a volume of water to produce a wet coating for application to a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous dispersion comprising (a) at least one (meth)acrylic polymer; (b) at least one vinyl acetate polymer selected from vinyl acetate homopolymer and vinyl acetate copolymers comprising in polymerized form vinyl acetate and ethylene; (c) water; and (d) optionally up to 50% by weight of an inorganic filler, based on the total weight of the aqueous dispersion, wherein the weight ratio of (meth)acrylic polymer(s) (a) to vinyl acetate polymer(s) (b) is from 70:30 to 30:70. The aqueous dispersion may be used as a joint compound or sealing compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a film suitable for applications requiring high water vapor transmission rates. The film comprises a polyolefin polymer together with from 1 to 30 percent by weight of the film of a hydrophilic polymer and from 30 to 75 percent by weight of the film of a filler having a hydrophilic surface functionality.

Abstract: Heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising (A) 45 to 70 wt % of a propylene homo- or copolymer matrix with an MFR2 in accordance with ISO 1133 (230° C., 2.16 kg load) of ?80 g/10 min and (B) 25 to 40 wt % of an elastomeric propylene-ethylene copolymer, having an intrinsic viscosity IV (ISO 1628, with decalin as solvent) of ?3.3 dl/g and an ethylene content of 20 to 50 wt %, (C) 0-15 wt % of an elastomeric ethylene/alpha-olefin random copolymer (D) 3-25 parts per weight of inorganic filler, the heterophasic polypropylene compositions having a total MFR2 (230° C./2.16 kg) in accordance with ISO 1133 of ?5 g/10 min, a Charpy notched impact strength according to ISO 179/1eA at +23° C. of ?15.0 kJ/m2, preferably ?25.0 kJ/m2, a minimum value for the Charpy notched impact strength according to ISO 179/1eA at ?200 C of ?7.0 kJ/m2, preferably ?10.0 kJ/m2 and a tensile modulus according to ISO 527-3 of ?1200 MPa; their preparation and use for producing injection molded articles being free of flow marks.

Abstract: A reinforced flame retardant resin composition including 20 to 87% by mass of an (A) thermoplastic resin, 3 to 20% by mass of a (B) aromatic phosphoric acid ester-based flame retardant agent, 5 to 40% by mass of (C) mica powder, and 0.5 to 30% by mass of (D) hydrous mineral powder having a dehydration starting temperature for crystallization water in a range of 400 to 600° C.

Abstract: A method for modifying an inorganic tubule, such as halloysite, cylindrite, boulangerite, or imogolite, with a functionalized block copolymer for improving compatibility with a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer matrix and a composition for the modified inorganic tubule and for the modified inorganic tubule-polymer matrix are provided. In one embodiment, the block copolymer can be added to a slurry of the inorganic tubules. The pH of the slurry can be manipulated to promote ionic bonding between the inorganic tubules and one block of the block copolymer. The other block of the block copolymer is selected for compatibility with the polymer matrix for a particular application.

Abstract: A disk-like nanoparticle includes a core layer that comprises a cross-linked multi-vinyl substituted aromatic hydrocarbon and a shell layer that comprises tri-block copolymer chains, each having a first, a second, and a third block. The first and third blocks of the tri-block copolymer chains comprise vinyl aromatic monomer units and are crosslinked with the core. The second block comprises conjugated diene monomer units and comprises a top and bottom axial surface of the disk-like nanoparticle. In the case of a nanoparticle having A-B-C tri-block copolymer chains, the third block comprises a top and bottom axial surface of the disk-like nanoparticle.

Abstract: Sound damping compositions and methods for their application are described herein. The compositions can include a polymer, a polyacrylate rheology modifier, and a polyurethane rheology modifier. The compositions can alternatively include a polymer derived from greater than 80% of one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, methyl acrylate and ethyl acrylate and combinations thereof and greater than 0% and less than 4% of one or more functional monomers, at least one rheology modifier, and a surfactant. Also described herein are sound damping products including the compositions described herein and structures including the sound damping products. Methods for damping sound in a structure are further described herein. The methods include applying the compositions to the surface of a structure and drying the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form a durable, abrasion resistant, tough, protective coating on a wide range of substrates. The coating system advantageously has excellent adhesion properties and can be directly coated onto stainless steel surfaces without requiring an intervening primer layer. Primer layers or other types of coatings can be used in combination with the coating system of the present invention if desired, however. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates such as intermodal, refrigerated cargo containers. The resultant coatings are flexible and impact resistant. Being water-based, the coating compositions have lower VOC emissions and less residual odor than solvent-based compositions.

Abstract: The invention, provides a curable, formaldehyde free coating composition comprising a composition comprising a polyacid copolymer crosslinked with a hydroxyl group-containing compound and calcium aluminosilicate powder, panels coated with the coating composition, and a method of coating a panel with the coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-performance silicone elastomer composition that is adhesive and that can be crosslinked at high temperature for the assembly of silicone-based substrates, both by platinum and peroxide catalysis, and that may lend itself to a strip conformation. The composition comprises at least one gum, one catalyst and one adhesion promoter of polyorganohydrogensiloxane type, the nature and the amount of said adhesion promoter having been chosen so that Si—H groups are in excess following the reaction for crosslinking the composition, so as to obtain a potential surface density of covalent Si— bonds with the silicone substrate to be bonded of at least one covalent Si— bond per 60 nm2.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an elastomer composite creating a molded article having excellent heat resistance, anti-leakage and needle retaining properties. To attain the object, the present invention provides an elastomer composite comprising 100 parts by mass of a block copolymer mixture containing 10 to 90 parts by mass of a block copolymer A, and 90 to 10 parts by mass of a block copolymer P, with the total amount of said block copolymers A and P being 100 parts by mass, 100 to 300 parts by mass of a softener B, having a kinetic viscosity in the range of between 50 and 500 centistokes (cSt) at 40° C., 1 to 50 parts by mass of a propylene polymer C, having a modulus in bending in the range of between 1000 and 3000 MPa, and 1 to 50 parts by mass of an aromatic polymer D.

Abstract: Provided is a wholly aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin compound. The wholly aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin compound includes a wholly aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin having a high melting point and mica having a predetermined size.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention includes a product including a coating comprising (a) a primary resin and a blocked isocyanate, and (b) at least one bio-diesel fuel degradation product neutralizing material.

Abstract: Gamma radiation sterilizable, reinforced polymer composition (C) comprising: at least one semi-aromatic polyamide (PA), at least one filler (F) selected from platy fillers, acicular fillers and fibrous fillers, and at least one inorganic pigment (IP) having a Mohs hardness of at most 4.5 and a refractive index of at least 1.70.