Abstract: Polyamide compositions and blends toughened with polyvinylbutyral and containing glass fiber are disclosed, together with articles of manufacture. These materials may also contain non-reactive polymers and antioxidants.

Abstract: Resin for a binder suitable for mineral fibers such as glass or stone wool, said resin comprising the reaction product of a polymer free mixture of an amine with a first anhydride and a second anhydride, characterized in that the first and second anhydrides are different anhydrides.

Abstract: The invention provides cross-linkable polymer powder compositions containing a) at least one water-soluble polyhydroxy compound; b) at least one boric acid complex compound which is of limited solubility in water that is, it has a water solubility of less than 10 g per liter at normal conditions; and optionally c) a water-soluble film-forming polymer consisting of one or more free-radical polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The compositions are useful as a constituent in adhesives, plaster, jointing mortars, paints and binders for coating compositions, textiles, paper and the like.

Abstract: Provided is a fiberglass binder composition which comprises a polycarboxy polymer, polyol and an imidazoline. The binder also preferably includes a catalyst which is an alkali metal salt of a phosphorus-containing organic acid. The resultant binder provides minimal processing difficulties and a product which exhibits minimal water absorption.

Abstract: A substantially infinitely water-dilutable resole (P:F) resin solution useful for preparing an aqueous binder composition and the related method of its use for making glass fiber products, especially fiberglass insulation.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition for part of engine cooling water system contains 100 parts by weight of a polyamide resin made of (A) from 50 to 98% by weight of nylon 66, (B) from 1 to 30% by weight of an aromatic polyamide resin, and (C) from 1 to 20% by weight of nylon 12; and (D) from 5 to 150 parts by weight of an inorganic filler, with the total content of nylon 66, the aromatic polyamide resin and nylon 12 being 100% by weight.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising, as substantive constituents A) from 5 to 95% by weight of a vinylaromatic polymer having a syndiotactic structure, B) from 2 to 50% by weight of an inorganic filler, C) from 1 to 45% by weight of an elastomeric, particulate graft polymer, D) from 1 to 10% by weight of a compatibilizer, and, where appropriate, E) from 1 to 45% by weight of an elastomeric particulate styrene-diene block copolymer whose diene fraction may have been completely or to some extent hydrogenated, and, where appropriate, F) from 1 to 35% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer based on copolymers made from vinylaromatic monomers, dienes, and, where appropriate, 1,1-diphenylethylene, and, where appropriate, G) additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of A) to G) is 100.

Abstract: Polyamide molding compositions with improved blistering properties and electrical or electronic components made therefrom are provided. These compositions and components comprise 20-80 weight percent of polyamide or polyamide blend and comprising units derived from terephthalic acid or a derivative, and an aliphatic diamine with 10-20 carbons. Select ranges of inorganic filler and flame retardant and synergist are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a matt, thixotropic paint formulation comprising a resin system and a matting agent. The matting agent comprises a hydrophobic metal oxide, which has a surface moiety (i.e., one or more surface moieties) selected from the group consisting of trimethyl silyl, vinyl dimethyl silyl, acryl dimethyl silyl, and dimethyl silyl. Morever, the paint formulation is characterized by having thixotropic properties such that it does not sag at a notch height of about 75 &mgr;m when measured with an anti-sag meter after application to a substrate. The invention also provides a method of producing such a paint formulation. The invention further provides a substrate having a surface coated with the matt, thixotropic paint formulation of the invention.

Abstract: A color pigment master batch having a high recycling property and a process for producing a blow-molded article having a grain-tone appearance using this color pigment master batch. The color pigment master batch for blow molding includes a pigment and a carrier resin. The carrier resin is a thermoplastic elastomer which is a crystalline or amorphous thermoplastic elastomer having a Vicat softening point higher than a melting temperature of a molding base resin and a crystal melting point or a flow-starting temperature higher by 20° C. or more than a melting temperature of the molding base resin and in which an MFR ratio thereof to the molding base resin is 5 or more.

Abstract: A phenolic molding composition containing 40 to 100 parts by weight of inorganic fiber, 30 to 90 parts by weight of natural silica powder with a mean particle size of from 20 to 150 &mgr;m, and 1 to 15 parts by weight of a rubber component, as main components, in 100 parts by weight of resol-based phenolic resin. Preferably, the inorganic fiber contains 50% or more by weight of glass fiber. Further preferably, the natural silica powder is shaped like pulverized powder. A pulley is molded of a phenolic molding composition defined above.

Abstract: A method of preparing thickened compositions which can be molded under low pressures and temperatures to provide thermoset articles, wherein liquid reactive components are slowly absorbed in solid thermoplastic elastomer thickeners such as thermoplastic ionomers and acrylic block copolymers. The thickener delays the viscosity build, allowing fiber reinforcement and other fillers to be incorporated, if desired, before molding. The molding composition is well suited for use in dentistry and other fields where small amounts or molding composition are used occasionally.

Abstract: One embodiment of an intumescent composition comprises a halogenated polymer, antimony oxide, and intercalated graphite, while one embodiment of an intumescent additive mixture comprises antimony oxide and intercalated graphite. One embodiment of the method of making an intumescent composition comprises melt blending a halogenated polymer with antimony oxide, and intercalated graphite.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a low dielectric loss tangent resin composition containing a crosslinking component having a weight average molecular weight of not more than 1,000 and a plurality of styrene groups and represented by the formula [1], 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a hot melt conductor paste composition that includes conductive particles and glass particles dispersed in a thermoplastic polymer system. The hot melt conductor paste composition according to the invention is a solid at room temperature, but melts at a temperature of from about 35° C. to about 90° C. to form a flowable liquid that can be applied to a silicon substrate by screen printing. The hot melt conductor paste composition is particularly suitable for use in the fabrication of photovoltaic cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of precipitated silica which has an excellent dispersibility and very satisfactory reinforcing properties. It also relates to new precipitated silicas which are in the form of powder, of substantially spherical beads or of granules, these silicas being characterized by the fact that they have a CTAB specific surface of between 140 and 200 m2/g, a BET specific surface of between 140 and 200 m2/g, a DOP oil uptake lower than 300 ml/100 g, a median diameter, after disintegration with ultrasound, smaller than 3 &mgr;m, an ultrasonic disintegration factor higher than 10 ml and an aluminum content of at least 0.35% by weight. The invention also relates to the use of the said silicas as reinforcing fillers for elastomers.

Abstract: A method for cutting fabric comprising dispensing a trace of a resin composition on the fabric surface to provide a desired fabric cutting line for cutting the fabric along the trace of dispensed resin with cutting means, wherein the resin composition is stable under dispensing and cutting conditions and is characterised by a viscosity in the range 2000-1 Pa.s (18° C.) and tack or softening at ambient or elevated temperature in the range 20 to 130° C.; a resin composition for use in the method comprising at least one substantially stable resin in substantial absence or any curing agent, catalyst or cross linking agen characterised by viscosity in the range 2000-1 Pa.s (18° C.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for making a let-down of glass fiber reinforced composite comprising a polymer matrix and from 5 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of reinforcing fibers long fibers. The fibers are incorporated in the let-down as a concentrate of pultruded composite of substantially parallel fibers and thermoplastic polyamide where fiber length equals pellet length. The fibers in the let-down have improved dispersion and orientation in the final thermoplastic polymer matrix thereby providing substantially improved physical properties from the forming of the fiber reinforced pellet with a modified pellet polymer matrix. The long fibers are incorporated as a concentrate pellet in the final matrix polymer by mixing pellets with the final polymer compound in a heated extrusion mixing zone used to convey a composite melt into a shaping zone, whereby the mixing under heat and rotational shear disperses the long fiber-reinforced pellets into the let-down matrix polymer.

Abstract: A resin pulley according to the present invention is obtained by molding a resin composition containing a phenol resin serving as a base resin, 15 to 50% by weight of an inorganic powder having a Moths hardness of not less than 6.5, 20 to 40% by weight of a reinforcing fiber, and 1 to 5% by weight of a lubricant and thermosetting the phenol resin, and is superior in dimensional stability and strength, is also superior in wear resistance particularly in a dust atmosphere or the like, and is superior in practicality as an alternate to a metal pulley.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymeric or polymerizable non-formaldehyde containing materials including a crosslinked grid and hydrophilic group chemically attached to the crosslinked grid. The composition further includes a compound having a modulus of elasticity of between about 40 GPa and about 250 GPa, such as mica. The composition, applied as a back coating on to a panel provides a substantial degree of sag resistance under humid conditions.

Abstract: A phenol-formaldehyde resole resin is combined with an ammonia-based formaldehyde scavenger to produce a product useful, for example, as a binder used in the production of glass fiber insulation products. The starting resin may have a free formaldehyde content of 1.5 to 14 wt. %, based on a total weight of the resin, and the resin and scavenger may be combined at a molar ratio in the range of 0.1 to 5. The resulting binder may have a free formaldehyde content of 1 wt. % or less, based on a total weight of the reaction product. This binder may then be applied to a glass fiber base material in a conventional manner.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel flame retardants (FR) resulting from the reaction of (a) or (b) with (c) where (a) is a compound containing at least one amine group and with at least one sixteenth of the amine molecules having at least one methylol bond, (b) is a phenol with at least one sixteenth of the phenol molecules having at least one methylol bond, and (c) is a mineral acid, organic acid, and organo-phosphorous acid, or a mixture thereof and optionally adding a polyhydric compound and/or optionally adding formaldehyde to the acid. These compositions are for use in general flame retardant applications such as coatings, adhesives, and articles made of polymeric materials. The FR mechanism by which these compounds generally perform as an FR agent is intumescence but the field of this invention is not restricted to that mechanism. Some of the compounds have substantial intumescence and others have very little intumescence but still are flame retardants.

Abstract: A method for adhesively joining two members includes the steps of mixing non-compressible beads with an adhesive, applying the resulting mixture to one of the members and hemming one member over the other in overlapping relationship. Apparatus for performing this method includes a container for containing a mixture of an adhesive and a plurality of non-compressible beads, an applicator for applying the mixture to one of the members, and hemming means for hemming one member over the other in overlapping relationship. A metering device for dispensing adhesive fluid is constructed with a dispensing rod having a cooling means for facilitating operation of the metering device. The present invention finds particular utility in bonding together the inner and outer panels of an automotive door assembly.

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: The present invention relates to a process for hydrogenating ethylenically unsaturated double bonds in polymers P by reacting an aqueous dispersion of at least one polymer P with hydrogen in the presence of at least one hydrogenation catalyst comprising at least one transition metal selected from rhodium and/or ruthenium and at least one nonionic phosphorus compound capable of forming a coordinative compound with the transition metal, which comprises incorporating the hydrogenation catalyst into the aqueous dispersion of the polymer P without adding a solvent. The present invention also relates to the aqueous dispersions of the hydrogenated polymers P obtainable by this process and to coating compositions comprising such dispersions.

Abstract: The syndiotactic polystirene resin composition according to the present invention is superior in compatibility between a syndiotactic polystyrene and a rubber component and mechanical properties such as impact strength, in which a syndiotactic polystyrene-maleic anhydride (sPS-MA) and a hydrogenated styrene/butadiene/styrene-maleic anhydride (SEBS-MA) are employed as compatibilizers and a diamine compound is added as a coupling agent. The compatibilizers and coupling agents improve polarity of both the syndiotactic polystyrene and the rubber component and impact strength of the syndiotactic polystyrene composition.

Abstract: An improved, conductive, polymeric composition comprises a polymeric resin; an electrically conductive filler system comprising small carbon fibers and either carbon powder or fibrous non-conductive filler or a combination of both. The amount of the conductive filler system utilized is dependent upon the desired electrical conductivity (surface and volume conductivity or resistivity) while preferably preserving intrinsic properties of the polymeric resin such as impact, flex modulus, class A finish, and the like. The conductive articles made from these compositions can therefore be used for electromagnetic shielding, electrostatic dissipation or antistatic purposes in packaging, electronic components, housings for electronic components and automotive housings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition suitable for an ion beam, ion plasma or ion implanation treatment. The resin is consists of one or more components selected from polyphenylene oxide, polycarbonate, polybuthylene terephthalate, polysulfone, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethersulfone, polyphenylenesulfide, polystyrene, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, polyetherimide, polyamide, polymethylmethacrylate, polyacetal, polyethylene, polyropylene, styrene-butadiene rubber, ethylene-propylene rubber and EPDM rubber. So this resin having a proper conductivity is very useful for a packing material of cellular phone, computer monitor, liquid crystal display, and a IC film or tube.

Abstract: There is provided a gel composition having a silica powder and a non-volatile compound. The silica powder particles are spherical and porous. The silica powder has a specific gravity about 0.09 to about 0.6, and is present in an amount about 10 wt % to about 50 wt %. The non-volatile compound is present from about 35 wt % to about 90 wt %. The composition has less than about 5 wt % water. There is also provided a method for imparting a powdery feel to the skin, and a method for treating a cosmetic or medical condition of the skin, nail/cuticle, lips or hair.

Abstract: A conductive thermoplastic composition includes a polycarbonate, a polyester, a conductive filler, an impact modifier, a transesterification quench, and glass fibers. The composition exhibits high strength and stiffness and is especially suitable for molding rigid, electrostatically painted automobile parts.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composite material containing (A) a modified polyolefin resin graft-modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or its derivative and (B) a filler, wherein a content of the component (B) is from 1 to 80 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of a combined content of the components (A) and (B), a graft amount of the unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or its derivative in the component (A) is 0.3% by weight or more, and the component (A) has a melt flow rate as measured at 230° C. and a load of 21.2 N of 400 g/10 min or less and a composite material further containing (C) a polyolefin resin.

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) 20 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 1 to 29 percent of milled glass fibers, in combination with 1 to 29 percent of chopped 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.

Abstract: A polycarboxylic acid based binder material used in fiberglass media products. The binder material eliminates the odor and emissions complaints associated with urea phenol formaldehyde based binder systems and has a significantly longer shelf life. The polycarboxylic acid based binder material has a loss of ignition value of between approximately 15 and 20 percent is applied in a one-step process. Preferably, the binder material comprises a polycarboxylic acid binder, and more preferably a polyacrylic acid binder. The polycarboxylic acid binder is crosslinked with either glycerol or triethanol amine. A silane-coupling agent is typically added at approximately 0.1 percent based on binder solids to improve adhesion of the binder to the fiberglass wool reinforcement.

Abstract: In tire tread formulations, blends of rubbers having low and high glass transition temperatures have significant advantages over blends made with rubbers having intermediate glass transition temperatures. However, blends of rubbers having low and high glass transition temperatures exhibit poor processability. This invention deals with improving the processability of tire tread formulations which are made by blending rubbers having both low and high glass transition temperatures that offer ultra low rolling resistance without sacrificing rolling resistance or tread wear characteristics. This invention more specifically discloses a tire tread rubber composition which is comprised of (a) about 60 phr to about 90 phr of a high cis-1,4-polybutadiene rubber, wherein the high cis-1,4-polybutadiene rubber has a glass transition temperature which is within the range of about −104° C. to about −80° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a formed article made of a fiber-reinforced polypropylene resin comprising from 20 to 95% by weight of a polypropylene resin and from 5 to 80% by weight of fibers, wherein in the formed article the polypropylene has an intrinsic viscosity [&eegr;] of from 1.05 dl/g to 2.00 dl/g, the fibers have a weight average fiber length of from 1 mm to 10 mm, and a degree of dispersion of the fibers is from 0 to 1.2. The formed article is superior in both mechanical strength and fatigue characteristic.

Abstract: Provided are a glass fiber reinforced polypropylene resin pellet which undergoes little of mechanical strength lowering under circumstances of contact with metal and a vehicle front structure obtained from the resin pellet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a zinc phosphate glass consisting essentially, expressed in terms of mole percent on the oxide basis, of 31-34% P2O5, 0-2% Al2O3, 5-11% Li2O, 5-13% Na2O, 3-7% K2O, with Li2O+Na2O+K2O being 10-28%, 20-45% ZnO, 0-10% CaO, 0-10% BaO, 0-10% SrO, with CaO+BaO+SrO being 3-12%, and 0-2% SiO2, said glass exhibiting a stable glass transition temperature below 450° C., a working temperature below 500° C., and a water durability of no more than 5×10−7 g/cm2/min after immersion in water at 95° C. for 24 hours. The low-temperature glass of the present invention is particularly useful for producing glass/polymer blends. Glass/polymer blends containing the glass of the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A material for liquid keeping containers comprising a resin composition which contains a syndiotactic polystyrene resin and a polypropylene resin and includes a compatibilized structure of the syndiotactic polystyrene resin phase and the polypropylene resin phase, the proportion of these phases being 90-10/10-90 (weight ratio).

Abstract: A wear resistant resin composition containing (A) 100 parts by weight of a modified microblend obtained by bonding an organic acid group to a microblend consisting of 1 to 70 wt % of polypropylene and 99 to 30 wt % of a propylene-ethylene random copolymer consisting of 15 to 50 mol % of an ethylene polymer unit and 85 to 50 mol % of a propylene polymer unit, or a mixture of the microblend and the modified microblend, and (B) 1 to 1,000 parts by weight of at least one filler of a fibrous filler or a lamellar filler, the microblend contains 10 to 90 wt % of a component eluting at a temperature of −40 to +30° C. based on the total of all the eluting components fractionated by temperature rise elution fractionation using o-dibromobenzene as a solvent. The composition has a flexural modulus of 2,000 MPa or less.

Abstract: A reinforced thermoplastic composition includes specific amounts of a poly(arylene ether), a homopolymer of an alkenyl aromatic monomer, a polyolefin, a hydrogenated block copolymer with a high styrene content, an unhydrogenated block copolymer, and, glass fibers. The composition exhibits extremely high stiffness while maintaining high impact strength.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a tire tread which comprises (A) a rubber component selected from the group consisting of natural rubber and synthetic diene-based rubbers, (B) 5 to 50 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the rubber component of (b1) aluminum hydroxide particles which are treated with a surface treating agent on the surface and have an average diameter of secondary particles D2 of 10 &mgr;m or smaller or (b2) aluminum hydroxide particles which have an average diameter of secondary particles D2 of 0.8 &mgr;m or smaller and a ratio (D2/D1) of the average diameter of secondary particles D2 to an average diameter of primary particles D1 of 1.7 or smaller and (C) 5 to 80 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the rubber component of at least one filler selected from carbon black and silica.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition based on a polymer blend of syndiotactic polypropylene (SPP) and atactic poly-&agr;-olefin (APAO). The composition contains about 15%-80% by weight of the SPP/APAO blend, about 15%-65% by weight of a compatible tackifier, about 0%-35% by weight of a plasticizer, about 0%-3% by weight of a stabilizer, and optionally, about 0%-30% by weight of a wax. The adhesive composition may be used in a number of applications such as, for example, in disposable nonwoven hygienic articles, paper converting, flexible packaging, wood working, carton and case sealing, labeling and other assembly applications.

Abstract: Provided are a long fiber-reinforced polypropylene resin composition which provides a molded article excellent in a mechanical strength and an impact resistance and having a small anisotropy in a strength, so that it can suitably be used even for uses in medium-sized to large-sized molded articles, and a molded article obtained from the same. The long fiber-reinforced polypropylene resin composition comprises 35 to 75% by weight of a matrix polymer comprising a modified propylene homopolymer (A1) which is prepared by modifying a propylene homopolymer with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof and which has an isotactic pentad ratio (P value) of 96% or more, a melt flow rate (230° C., 21.18N) of 80 g/10 min or more and an Mw/Mn (Q value) of 3.5 or less and 25 to 65% by weight of a glass long fiber (A2) having a length of 2 to 50 mm.

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: Impermeable membrane for pools, based on flexible PVC containing a glass reinforcement; manufacturing process and use of such a membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-retardant coating which forms an insulating layer and is based on substances which carbonize and which form a foam layer in the event of a fire, on film-forming binders, on blowing agents and on customary auxiliaries and additives, wherein the blowing agent and foam layer forming substance present comprises melamine polyphosphate. The novel flame-retardant coating which forms an insulating layer is particularly stable under tropical conditions (at up to 100% rel. humidity, about 75° C.), i.e. it releases only an extremely small amount of NH3.

Abstract: A method is provided for the manufacture of elastic, fire resistant, organo-mineral systems based on water-glass in which, to the water-glass, compounds, having terminal amino groups are added, in which at least one free hydrogen atom on at least one amino group and at least one alkylene group interrupted by one oxygen and/or sulphur atom are present as well as the products and the two component systems which can be obtained therewith. The later can be applied in mining for filling and/or agglutination of anchors.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aromatic polyester which is obtained by condensation polymerization reaction of terephthalic acid, 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid and acylated product obtained by acylation of parahydroxybenzoic acid and hydroquinone with fatty acid anhydride, wherein said aromatic polyester satisfy the following conditions (A) to (D), and the acylation and/or the condensation polymerization reaction are conducted in the presence of heterocyclic organic compound containing at least two nitrogen atoms:

Abstract: A compatibilized polyolefin/polyolefin composite material includes a polyolefin/polyolefin composite substrate and a reinforcing mat formed from reinforcing fibers and a thermoplastic polymer powder. The mat may also incorporate an optional emulsion polymer binder. In addition the compatibilized polyolefin/polyolefin composite material may incorporate an additional film layer so that the mat is sandwiched between the substrate and the film layer. A method of producing such materials from a polyolefin/polyolefin composite substrate that is topologically/mechanically bonded to a reinforcing mat formed from reinforcing fibers and thermoplastic polymer powder is also described.

Abstract: A viscous liquid vibration damping composition containing (A) 30-95 weight percent of a viscous liquid, and (B) 5-70 weight percent of at least two solid powders having different average particle diameters, where the difference between the respective average particle diameters of the two solid powders is at least 10 &mgr;m. These viscous liquid vibration damping compositions are superior in vibration damping properties, and possess a stable vibration damping characteristic that is not significantly affected by temperature changes.