Abstract: Thermoplastic polymers, rubbery polymeric components and reinforcing fillers are mixed and heated to a range of 380° F. to 440° F. The resulting mixture is then fed into a Banbury mixer, with the resulting mixture fed into a diverter feeding two molds. The velocity of the piston of each mold being filled is controlled to thereby control the density of the molded product along its length. As each mold is filled, it is deposited in a cool water bath (50° F.-60° F.) while the next mold is being filled. The molds are sequentially transferred to an air cooling rack to complete the process. A texture, generally comprising indentations perpendicular to the longitudinal axis on the molded object, provides a frictional surface between the railway crosstie and the ballast beneath the crosstie.

Abstract: A molding material comprises at least the following components A, B and C, with the component C arranged to contact a composite comprising the components A plus B. The components are elongated members identified as: A A continuous reinforcing fiber bundle, B A thermoplastic polymer or oligomer having a weight average molecular weight of 200 to 50,000 and a melt viscosity lower than that of the component C, and C A thermoplastic resin having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low density, water-soluble coring and tooling material used for the fabrication of composite parts. One aspect of the present invention relates to a lightweight, strong composite coring material that can be easily shaped and removed from cured composite parts. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a lightweight, strong composite tooling material that is easily tailored to provide a specific coefficient of thermal expansion and thermal conductivity, thus providing a tooling material that can be matched to the composite structure and material being fabricated.

Abstract: Disclosed are a propylene polymer composition possessing excellent balance among rigidity and low warpage, resistance to deterioration caused by thermal oxidation during processing, weathering resistance, antistatic properties, and low bleeding properties, and a propylene resin composition which can easily produce molded products having excellent balance between rigidity and impact resistance (particularly low-temperature impact resistance) or heat resistance. The propylene polymer composition and the propylene resin composition comprise a propylene block copolymer consisting essentially of the following blocks (a) and (b) and having a melt flow rate of 0.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising (A) one or more polyamides, (B) fibrous fillers treated with size, (C) straight-chain saturated carboxylic salts with chain lengths (including the terminal carboxy carbon atom) of at least 20, preferably at least 24, carbon atoms, (D) alkali metal halide and copper(I) compounds, and also, where appropriate, (E) a polyamide-soluble dye, (F) impact modifier, and/or (G) other additives, and one-piece or multipart plastic moldings, in particular hollow plastic articles, made from the molding compositions.

Abstract: A low cost method of fabricating bipolar plates for use in fuel cells utilizes a wet lay process for combining graphite particles, thermoplastic fibers, and reinforcing fibers to produce a plurality of formable sheets. The formable sheets are then molded into a bipolar plates with features impressed therein via the molding process. The bipolar plates formed by the process have conductivity in excess of 150 S/cm and have sufficient mechanical strength to be used in fuel cells. The bipolar plates can be formed as a skin/core laminate where a second polymer material is used on the skin surface which provides for enhanced conductivity, chemical resistance, and resistance to gas permeation.

Abstract: This invention provides a thermosetting resin and a method for producing the same, in which 5% to 95% by weight of an aminoplast resin and 5% to 95% by weight of a polyalkylene glycol are subjected to a condensation reaction under alkaline conditions, the resulting reaction product is methoxylated with methanol, and pH of the methoxylated product is controlled in a range from 10 to 11. The thermosetting resin for impregnation of resins or for use in building materials obtained according to the invention is highly stable, can be diluted with water, has excellent workability, stiffness, chemical resistance, water resistance, moisture resistant strength, and adhesion in water, exhibits improved brittleness and has satisfactory flexibility and impact resistance.

Abstract: An indicator comprising a porous resin material, and a liquid retained in the pores of the porous resin material, in which the whiteness of the porous resin material is at least 80, and the whiteness of the porous resin material is at least 20 larger than that of the indicator. This indicator displays information such as a period through the change of a color tone, and the like, well maintains the displaying properties, and suffers from less variation of displayed periods.

Abstract: Modified poly (ethylene terephthalate) for injection molding can be obtained by adding polycarbonate resin (PC), acrylnitrile butadiene styrene reisn (ABS), styrene butadiene styrene resin (SBS) or styrene ethylene butylene styrene resin (SEBS) into reused or recycled PET bottles. Weight percentages of these components are described in the specification.

Abstract: A field emitter source and method for making same. An x-ray and a high energy electron source is fabricated from the field emitter. The field emitter source composition comprises carbon black and a mixing medium. An alternative method of field emitter formulation includes providing a quantity of silica with the carbon black and a mixing medium. An x-ray source comprises a substrate and a carbon black field emitter composition provided along a surface of the substrate and an extraction grid to pull electrons from the field emitter film and a metal film biased at high voltage to accelerate the electrons. A conductive film is further provided along an upper support structure of the source, such that when the conductive film is struck by the accelerated electrons, the upper support structure converts the impinging high-energy electrons into x-rays.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of manufacturing a part out of reinforced plastics material, the method comprising the following steps: superposing at least one sheet and at least one item of local reinforcement in a mold before the mold is closed, at least one of the sheet and the local reinforcement being constituted by reinforcing fibers and thermoplastic material, the mold having a setback adjacent to the local reinforcement and of width greater than the local reinforcement; and introducing thermoplastic material into the setback in such as a manner as to compact the local reinforcement and an underlying region of the sheet, the mold being shaped so as to compress the sheet on either side of the local reinforcement during closure of the mold.

Abstract: This invention relates to a rubber composite made from an elastomer polymerized on the surface of a silanized filler, a rubber composition containing such composite and an article such as for example a tire, which has at least one component comprised of such composition. Such reinforcement is applied by polymerizating a conjugated diene hydrocarbon in the presence of a filler silanized with an alkenyl silane. In particular a silanized reinforcing filler is pre-treated with butyl lithium or peroxide catalyst, preferably with butyl lithium, followed by polymerizing a conjugated diene hydrocarbon in the presence of such treated filler via an anionic or free radical polymerization in an organic solvent. Such pre-formed elastomer composite is also contemplated as well as a rubber composition comprised of a blend of such pre-formed composite and at least one additional elastomer. Such filler may be, for example, precipitated silica, carbon black and/or a modified carbon black.

Abstract: A resin molded article having excellent mechanical properties, heat resistance, light weight, thermoplasticity, and recyclability, which gives no adverse effects to the environment after its disposal is provided. The resin molded article is produced by molding and crystallizing a composition comprising a crystallizable, biodegradable plastic resin containing a polylactic acid as its main component, a glass fiber, and a hollow glass balloon which has been surface treated with a coupling agent. The article has a heat distortion temperature of at least 80° C. and a density of up to 1.2 g/cm3.

Abstract: A glass fiber containing a fiber processing agent for increasing the surface strength of a rubber product, such as a rubber belt or a tire, and a rubber product containing the glass fiber. The fiber processing agent is comprised of a dispersion solution having a 2-component dispersoid including a rubber latex and an epoxy resin. By using the 2-component dispersoid solution comprised of the epoxy resin, which has excellent strength and also has excellent heat resistance and water resistance, and the rubber latex, which is flexible, a glass fiber and a rubber product can be obtained having greatly increased durability, without bringing about a drop in quality, even under a poor environment.

Abstract: A functional composite material characterized by being molded by solidifying by a resin base material a martensite-phase shape memory alloy wire produced by cold drawing a shape memory alloy which changes between an austenite phase and a martensite phase via a phase transformation temperature. The material enables a smooth motion memorized in the shape memory alloy.

Abstract: A modified block copolymer composition comprising (1) 100 parts by weight of a modified block copolymer consisting of vinyl aromatic hydrocarbons and conjugated dienes, containing a functional group having at least one group selected from the group consisting of a hydroxide group, an epoxy group, an amino group, a silanol group and an alkoxysilane group, or a hydrogenation product of the copolymer, and (2) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight at least one of fillers selected from the group consisting of silica-based inorganic fillers, metal oxides and metal hydroxides is disclosed. This modified block copolymer composition is excellent in heat resistance, mechanical strength, transparency, abrasion resistance, and processability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic polyester-based flame-retardant resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyester resin, (B) 3 to 50 parts by weight of a bromine-containing aromatic compound, (C) 2 to 30 parts by weight of an antimony oxide compound, (D) 0.1 to 3 parts by weight of polytetrafluoroethylene having fibril-forming abilities, and (E) 0.7 to 8 parts by weight of a lamellar filler.

Abstract: A dental resin composition is disclosed, comprising a polycarbonate-modified diphenoxy diacrylate having a monomer structure (I): wherein R is CH3 or H; b is one or zero; A is (CH2)nO; n is an integer from 1 to 10, preferably from 1 to 5; X is an alkoxy or cycloalkoxy group having from one to six carbon atoms, for example, 2,2-propylene or —CH2—, or —S— or —O—; i is 1 or 0; and wherein M is —(C1-10 alkyl)O—, —(CH2)pO—, or —CH(CH3)CH2O—, m is an integer from 1 to 10, and p is an integer from 1 to 4. Preferably, R is methyl. The composition and described filler material are suitable for use in dental restorations, and provide improved wear resistance and other properties.

Abstract: A poly(arylene ether) composition comprises a first poly(arylene ether) resin having an intrinsic viscosity greater than or equal to about 0.3 dl/g, as measured in chloroform at 25° C. and a second viscosity poly(arylene ether) resin having an intrinsic viscosity less than or equal to about 0.17 dl/g, as measured in chloroform at 25° C. wherein the composition is essentially free of plasticizers.

Abstract: The instant invention provides an aromatic polyamide composition for molding which is of superior rigidity, strength, toughness, dimensional stability, resistance to chemicals, external surface appearance and sliding characteristics in high-humidity, high-temperature environments, which has a low coefficient of linear expansion and which is of low warpage. In a representative composition, 5 to 170 parts by weight of wollastonite of a number average length of approximately 5 &mgr;m to approximately 180 &mgr;m and a number average diameter of approximately 0.1 &mgr;m to 15.00 &mgr;m and the average aspect ratio of which is greater than 3:1 is compounded with 100 parts by weight of semi-aromatic polyamide in which the quantity of aromatic monomer in the monomer component that forms the polyamide is greater than 20 mol % and the melting point of which is greater than 280° C.

Abstract: A dental composite material includes a hardenable resin matrix and a filler component. The filler component includes (a) a first plurality of preferably glass particles having an average particle size of from about 1 to about 10 micrometers; (b) a second plurality of preferably glass particles having an average particle size of from about 0.1 to about 1 micrometers; and, (c) a plurality of filler particles having an average particle size of from about 0.01 to about 0.04 micrometers. A method according to the invention includes compacting a dental composite material into a prepared tooth cavity, wherein the material has a packability index above about 300 g/mm2.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin containing no halogen atom, from 0.1 to 50 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of said thermoplastic resin, of a phosphate type glass, and from 0.1 to 50 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of said thermoplastic resin, of a phosphorus type flame retardant other than the above phosphate type glass.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous polyurethane (PU)-polyacrylate (PAC) hybrid secondary dispersions and the aqueous two-component (2K) coating compositions produced therefrom, a process for their preparation and use.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition having good flame retarding properties and thermal stability is disclosed. The composition contains A) one or more members selected from the group consisting of polyester, polycarbonate and polyester-carbonate, B) a flame retardant component containing a nitrogen compound and a phosphorus compound C) zinc sulphide and optional functional additives and fillers and/or reinforcing agents. The composition is suitable for the preparation molded articles, sheeting or fibers.

Abstract: A molding compound contains a reinforcing fiber, a non-fibrous filler, and an unsaturated polyester resin. The unsaturated polyester resin contains an unsaturated monomer as well as a polyester polymer. The polymer is a unsaturated polyester made from a hydroxyl component and a carboxylic component. The hydroxyl component contains both a monomeric diol or triol, and a polymeric polyol. The polymeric polyol is a hydroxyl-terminated polymer such as polyether or polyester diols or triols. The carboxylic component can be provided by an unsaturated carboxylic diacid, an unsaturated carboxylic anhydride, an unsaturated carboxylic diester or mixtures thereof. Molded articles are provided by compression or extrusion molding of a molding compound as described above. The articles are characterized by improved crack resistance, toughness, and surface appearance.

Abstract: An adhesive composition to be used for production of a display unit integrally combined with an optically functional member by bonding together the display unit and the optically functional member, wherein the adhesive composition is characterized by being incorporated with a compound having one or more hydroxyl groups. A display unit combined with an optically functional member in which the display unit and the optically functional member are bonded together by means of an adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer is characterized by being formed from the adhesive composition.

Abstract: Particulate materials are cold molded by preheating a binder and the material to be bound to a temperature of from 160 to 240° C., and then press molding at a temperature less than 80° C. and at a pressure of from 1 to 120 bar to give a molding, wherein the binder contains a polymer powder or aqueous polymer dispersion thereof, the polymer having a glass transition temperature Tg greater than 80° C. and a complex viscosity less than 15,000 Pa·s at 190° C., and derived from one or more comonomer units from the group of vinyl esters of optionally branched C1-18 alkylcarboxylic acids, (meth)acrylic esters of optionally branched C1-15 alcohols, dienes, olefins, vinylaromatics, and vinyl halides. The moldings exhibit excellent properties including resistance to sagging at elevated temperatures, and are recyclable.

Abstract: A fiberglass insulation binder composition made from a polycarboxy polymer, a polyhydroxy crosslinking agent, and a cationic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, nonionic surfactant, or mixture thereof. Also, a process for manufacturing a fiberglass insulation product, which involves a step of applying the binder composition onto a fiberglass substrate and curing the fiberglass substrate so treated. Binders produced in accordance with the present invention are characterized by improved atomization, improved binder dispersion and fiber wetting properties, and improved protection of individual fibers during processing.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for producing a polyarylene sulfide which comprises reacting a sulfur source with a dihalogenated aromatic compound in an aprotic organic solvent, characterized by adding the dihalogenated aromatic compound by dividing the same into a plurality of times at the time of polymerization reaction. It is made possible by the present invention to provide a process for efficiently producing polyarylene sulfide which has a high molecular weight and is excellent in thermal stability.

Abstract: Internally lubricated polymer compositions containing a styrene- and/or polyphenylene ether-containing polymer, an olefin-containing polymer, and a compatibilizer are provided. The olefin-containing polymer, which is present in the compositions in about 3 to about 30 weight percent, provides internal lubrication and improves the tribological properties of the compositions compared with the styrene- or polyphenylene ether-containing polymer alone, as determined by wear measurements. Preferred compositions exhibit wear factors less than about 130×10−11 mm5/Pa-m. A preferred composition includes a blend of polystyrene/polyphenylene ether, linear low density polyethylene, and styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene.

Abstract: The glittering ink of the present invention contacts scaly glittering particles, a water-soluble resin, a water-soluble organic solvent, colorant and water. The said scaly glittering particles have a median diameter of at least 10 &mgr;m, a ratio of smoothness on the particle surface to a median diameter of not greater than 0.011, and a surface coating ratio of the said colorant in a written mark of not greater than 80% in a state of a dried written mark. In addition, the aqueous glittering ink of the present invention has the thixotropy index (T.I. value) of not less than 1.3, represented by the ratio of V0.5 to V1.0 (V0.5/V1.0), wherein V0.5 is the viscosity with the rotation speed of 0.5 rpm and V1.0 is the viscosity with the rotation speed of 1.0 rpm when the ink is measured by an ELD-typed viscometer (3° R14 cone, at the temperature of 20° C.) and the ink has the V0.5, the viscosity with the rotation speed of 0.5 rpm, of 1000˜15000 mPa·s.

Abstract: Crosslinkable compositions based on organosilicon compounds and moldings produced therefrom further contain glass flakes having a thickness of from 0.1 to 20 &mgr;m, a length of from 1 to 5000 &mgr;m and a width of from 1 to 5000 &mgr;m, and a width or length to thickness ratio in the range from 10:1 to 2000:1. The compositions, when cured, exhibit excellent tear resistance, have surfaces exhibiting a low coefficient of friction, and a relatively low calorific value.

Abstract: A reinforced polytrimethylene terephthalate resin composition comprising a polytrimethylene terephthalate and an inorganic filler, wherein an amount of the inorganic filler falls within the range from 5 to 70% by weight based on a total weight of the resin composition, an amount of a grafting polytrimethylene terephthalate layer provided on a surface of the inorganic filler falls within the range from 0.1 to 2 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the inorganic filler, and a melt viscosity measured at a resin temperature of 260° C. and a shear rate of 1 rad/sec of a resin component in the resin composition is not more than 600 Pa.s.

Abstract: A dental restorative composition comprises about 35 to about 43 wt %, based on the total dental restorative composition, of a polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated resin composition, wherein the resin composition comprises, based on the resin composition alone, about 25 to about 35 wt % PCDMA, about 40 to about 50 wt % EBP-DMA, about 18 to about 28 wt % Bis-GMA, and about 55 to about 70 wt %, based on the total dental restorative composition, of a filler system, wherein the filler system comprises a silanized barium glass containing about 20 to about 60 wt % barium oxide based on the weight of silanized barium glass. Such dental restorative compositions display an ability to flow under ambient conditions and this increases their utility where improved flexural strength and ease of application is desired.

Abstract: A phenol resin composition for forming pulleys used in motor vehicles is disclosed. The composition comprises 35 to 45 wt % of resol, 35 to 45 wt % of glass fiber, 5 to 15 wt % of one or more inorganic powders selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, clay, and wallastonite, and 1 to 3 wt % of polyvinyl butyral. The phenol resin pulley for motor vehicles is almost free from swelling or shell cracking on the surface at a high temperature of 250° C. or more and exhibits high mechanical strength and superior thermal shock resistance.

Abstract: A paint substitute film 1 is provided which has an excellent property that permits universal application to a variety of components, for example to a complexly shaped component, without decreasing marketability of the component due to undesirable change in color. The paint substitute film 1 includes a color coat 3 which contains metallic pigments 5 and orientation inhibitors 6 for inhibiting orientation of the metallic pigments 5. When the paint substitute film 1 is bonded onto an exterior component of an automobile or the like, the paint substitute film 1 is drawn, but the orientation inhibitors 6 each serve as an obstacle to prevent the metallic pigments 5 from being uniformly oriented toward a direction parallel to the drawing direction. Accordingly, even after the paint substitute film 1 is drawn, rays of light incident on the film 1 diffuses upon reflection off the metallic pigments 5, and thus unfavorable alteration of color in the film 1 can be prevented.

Abstract: A polybutylene terephthalate resin having 30 eq/t or less of carboxyl end group, a crystallization temperature in a temperature decrease of 175° C. or higher and an amount of residual tetrahydrofuran of 300 ppm by weight or less; and compositions and molded articles comprising the resin and glass fiber, antioxidants and mold-releasing agents is provided. The polybutylene terephthalate resin can be molded in a short molding cycle, exhibits excellent resistance to hydrolysis and mold-releasing property, causes no corrosion of metals and generates little gas during molding. The compositions and the molded articles exhibit improved impact resistance, stability under heating and oxidation and mold-releasing property and can be advantageously used for members in electric and electronic products and in automobiles.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising, as substantive constituents, A) from 5 to 96% by weight of a vinylaromatic polymer with a syndiotactic structure, B) from 2 to 50% by weight of an inorganic filler, C) from 1 to 15% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer based on copolymers made from vinylaromatic monomers, dienes and, where appropriate, 1,1-diphenylethylene, D) from 1 to 10% by weight of a compatibilizer, and, where appropriate, E) from 1 to 15% by weight of an elastomeric particulate styrene-diene block copolymer whose diene content may have been completely or to some extent hydrogenated, and, where appropriate, F) additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of A) to F) is 100.

Abstract: Heterocyclic tin compounds, useful as flame retardants and/or as smoke suppressants for halogen-containing polymers, e.g., polyvinyl chloride resins having application as wire and cable coatings, are obtained by reacting a trisubstituted triazine such as melamine with a tin-containing compound such as tin tetrachloride.

Abstract: A glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic molding composition suitable for the preparation of articles having good surface properties is disclosed. The composition contains a resinous blend and a filler component. The resinous blend contains (i) to 50 wt. % of a grafted acrylate rubber, (ii) 2 to 10 wt. % of a first copolymer containing structural units derived from styrene (meth)acrylonitrile and maleic anhydride, (iii) 20 to 80 wt. % polyamide, and (iv) 0 to 40 wt. % of a second copolymer containing structural units derived from styrene and (meth)acrylonitrile, the percents being relative to the total amount of (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv). The filler component of the inventive composition contains 5 to 50 percent of milled glass fibers, the percent being relative to the weight of the molding composition. Optionally, the inventive composition also contains a positive amount of a wollastonite. Molded articles that are prepared of the composition feature good mechanical properties and excellent surface quality.

Abstract: A curable composition includes a functionalized poly(arylene ether) an olefinically unsaturated monomer, and a nanofiller. Methods of preparing and curing the composition, as well as uses for the cured composition, are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transparent coating compositions based on aqueous synthetic resin dispersions, comprising at least one glass flour, to processes for preparing them, and to their use.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition reinforced with fibers such as cellulose or other fillers, particularly from natural sources, and a process for manufacturing the composition are disclosed. The preferred process for making the fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polymer composition comprises melting a high melting temperature thermoplastic polymer, mixing the melted thermoplastic polymer with an organic or inorganic salt to reduce the melting temperature of the melted thermoplastic polymer to a melting temperature which does not degrade the fibers, and then adding the fibers to the reduced melting temperature thermoplastic polymer-salt mixture to produce the natural fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polymer composition. The natural fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polymer composition can then be melted at the reduced melting temperature to manufacture a plurality of articles.

Abstract: It has now been surprisingly found that addition of a phosphorous-containing oxy acid to a glass-filled polycarbonate composition substantially improves its fire retardant performance. Thus, the present invention provides a method for making a flame-retarded glass-filled polycarbonate resin comprising adding to the resin an effective flame-retardant amount of a phosphorous-containing oxy acid. Where appropriate, the melt strength of the polycarbonate is enhanced by the addition of an antidrip agent and the performance can be further enhanced by the addition of a flame retardant. Use of such a composition results in superior fire-retardant performance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyamide resin composition which contains: (A) 30 to 70 parts by weight of a polyamide resin; (B) 70 to 30 parts by weight of an inorganic filler; and (C) carbon black in an amount of 0.05 to 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the sum of components (A) and (B), wherein the inorganic filler (B) contains (b1) glass fiber, and (b2) at least one species selected from the group consisting of wollastonite, talc, kaolin and mica; the carbon black (C) has an average primary particle size of 20 nm or less and an average aggregate size of 50 to 120 nm. Also disclosed is a molded article obtained from the polyamide resin composition.

Abstract: A grease-like silicone composition comprising at least a liquid organopolysiloxane comprising siloxane units represented by the formula R2SiO2/2, siloxane units represented by the formula RSiO3/2, and siloxane units represented by the formula R3SiO1/2 and a thickening agent. A grease-like silicone composition is provided that is capable of containing a large amount of thickening agent and possesses superior heat resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymerizable multifunctional polymer composites and compositions, which are suitable for dental and medical applications, such as dental prostheses, filling materials, implants and the like. It also relates to a method for the manufacture of such polymerizable multifunctional polymer composites and compositions, and to the use of the multifunctional polymer composites and compositions in dental and medical applications. A multifunctional polymer composite or composition is manufactured from 30-99 wt % of a monomer mixture containing 30-99 wt % of a dendrimer or a combination of dendrimers and 1-70 wt % of a reactive solvent or a combination of reactive solvents, and 0.1-70 wt % of a nanofiller or a combination of nanofillers.

Abstract: A halogen-free, flame retardant polyester composition comprises, based on the total composition, (a) A poly(ethylene terephthalate) with a molecular weight of at least 50,000 or a blend of poly(ethylene terephthalate) with another polyester, taking into account that the ratio poly(ethylene terephthalate)/other polyester should be at least 55/45. (b) A combination of at least one N-containing compound, selected from the group of triazine, guanidine, or (iso)cyanurate compounds, and at least one P-containing compound, selected from the group of BPA-diphosphates or phosphoramides with the proviso that the ratio of the total amount of P- and N-containing compounds over the total polyester amount should be between 0.3 and 0.6 and the ratio of the P-containing compound over the N-containing compound should be higher than 0.8. (c) An anti-dripping agent in an amount of 0.01-2 weight percent of the total composition. (d) A reinforcing filler in an amount of 0-40 weight percent of the total composition.

Abstract: Powder coating compositions containing 5 to 60 wt % of spherical or near spherical particles having a median diameter of greater than 10, and most preferably of greater than 15 microns exhibit lower gloss without undesirable side effects such as loss of coating flow or creation of an “orange peel” effect.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat radiation shield coating composition containing a black pigment which exhibits a reflectance of not below 8.0% relative to a solar radiation in the 780-2,100 nm wavelength region. The black pigment preferably exhibits a reflectance of not higher than 15% relative to a radiation at any wavelength in the 400-700 nm visible region.