Abstract: A polymer film comprising at least first and second contiguous and coextruded portions, wherein the first portion is extruded from a first polymer composition containing a filler material in an amount sufficient to increase the water vapor permeability of the first portion relative to the second portion, and the second portion is extruded from a second polymer composition such that a tensile strength of the second portion is greater than the tensile strength of the first portion. Such polymer films allow for highly vapor permeability, while providing portions with sufficient strength to allow for taping or attachment of fastening devices.

Abstract: Excellent mold release coupled with a good retention of mechanical properties (i.e., flexural strength and flexural modulus) is made possible in the liquid-crystal polyester resin composition of the present invention, which comprises: a) 35-85 wt. % of a wholly aromatic polyester which is melt processable and which displays anisotropy in the molten state; b) 15-65 wt. % of a platelet-shaped filler having a mean particle size of less than 5 microns; and c) optionally, up to 20 wt. % titanium dioxide.

Abstract: Titanium dioxide particles are dispersed in an aqueous medium with a polymeric latex which adsorbs to the surface of the titanium dioxide to give a low-viscosity slurry or pigment grind of composite titanium dioxide-polymeric latex particles. A high glass transition polymeric latex can be used as the dispersant, and a low glass transition temperature binder latex can be added. The zeta potential of the polymeric latex can be at least about 30 millivolts more negative than the zeta potential of the titanium dioxide. The adsorbed polymeric latex provides more optimal spacing of the titanium dioxide particles in films formed from coating compositions formulated using the composite particles, and consequently greater film opacity and hiding at a given pigment volume concentration.

Abstract: High-solids air-drying or semi-drying alkyd paints essentially comprise, as binder, a conventional air-drying or semi-drying long-oil or medium-oil alkyd resin, and as reactive diluent an oligomer of polyol, polyisocyanate and unsaturated fatty acids. Use of the oligomer as reactive diluent is also claimed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion of fibrids and the use of this dispersion in resin compositions to increase the elongation of cured films formed from the resin composition.

Abstract: A composition suitable for slush molding is disclosed. The composition is mainly comprised of a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (A) with a number average molecular weight of 20,000 to 50,000 and a glass transition point of not higher than -35.degree. C., a plasticizer (B), a blocked polyisocyanate (C) and a pigment (D), wherein each of(B), (C) and (D) is respectively contained in a prescribed quantities. The polyurethane-type slush molding composition provides a molded article of low hardness, high elongation at low temperature, and excellent thermal aging resistance and light aging resistance.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin and a titanium dioxide (TiO.sub.2) pigment and having a moisture content of 10-1,400 ppm as determined by a specific method. A preferable resin composition is made by (i) atomizing 0.1-3.0 wt. parts of an organopolysiloxane within a fluidized powder layer of 100 wt. parts of TiO.sub.2 pigment; (ii) mixing 1-5 wt. parts of a metallic soap with 100 wt. parts of the TiO.sub.2 pigment; (iii) heat-treating the thus-obtained mixture at 70-200.degree. C. for 10 min-2 hours; and then (iv) mixing a thermoplastic resin with the heat-treated mixture. The resin composition is used for coating paper or film, when it contains 20-60 wt. % of TiO.sub.2 pigment. The resin composition is used as a master batch for the preparation of a resin composition for coating paper or film, when it contains 30-80 wt. % of TiO.sub.2 pigment.

Abstract: A water-based ink containing a pigment, a dispersant for dispersing the pigment, a water-soluble organic solvent, and water. The dispersant used is at least one compound selected from (a) a copolymer having a hydrophilic part and a hydrophobic part, the hydrophilic part having at least one monomer containing a long-chain nonionic group selected from the following formulae (I) to (III), and .alpha., .beta.-ethylenic unsaturated carboxylic acid,CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(R)--COO--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.m H (I)CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(R)--COO--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n --(CH.sub.2).sub.l H(II)CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(R)--COO--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.p -phenyl-(CH.sub.2).sub.q H (III)where R is H or CH.sub.3, m and n are each a numeral from 2 to 24, l is a numeral from 1 to 12, p is a numeral from 1 to 12, and q is a numeral from 1 to 16; and (b) polyethyleneimine. The ink may be used in an apparatus and according to the present ink jet recording method.

Abstract: A coating composition is described which is applied to a substrate and contains ultra-fine TiO.sub.2. This coating composition contains from 0.5 to 30.0% by volume of colored pigment and/or carbon black, from 55.0 to 98.5% by volume binder solids and from 0.3 to 15% by volume ultra-fine TiO.sub.2 having a particle size of 5 to 40 nm. It has a high total reflectance and intensive depth of color. Furthermore, a method of making the coating composition is described. Finally, the use of the coating composition as a finishing lacquer for motor vehicles, industrial coating, printing ink, coil coating, package coating, plastic coating and decorative paint, and also as paint, is described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pneumatic rubber tire having a rubber sidewall with at least a portion of its outer surface being composed of white rubber devoid of carbon black reinforcement and composed of an elastomer composition prepared as a combination of EPDM, chlorobutyl rubber, diene-based elastomers and liquid EPDM. The liquid EPDM component replaces at least a portion of a traditionally used naphthenic/paraffinic processing oil.

Abstract: A shock resistant dielectric material comprising TiO.sub.2 particles disped in a matrix material which is (1) the polyurea reaction product of a poly(tetramethylene ether)glycol-di-p-aminobenzoate prepolymer and an aromatic diisocyanate or (2) a blend of the polyurea reaction product and a cyanate ester homopolymer of bis(4-cyanatophenyl)-1,1-ethane.

Abstract: A jet ink composition for use with textiles which comprises a pigment dispersed with an ethyl cellulose resin, a silicone resin, a phenolic resin, and at least one non-aqueous solvent in which the pigment dispersion, silicone resin, and phenolic resin are dissolved. The printed images formed therefrom are readable even when applied to darkly-dyed textiles.

Abstract: A shock resistant dielectric material comprising TiO.sub.2 particles disped in a matrix material which is (1) the polyurea reaction product of a poly(tetramethylene ether)glycol-di-p-aminobenzoate prepolymer and an aromatic diisocyanate or (2) a blend of the polyurea reaction product and a cyanate ester homopolymer of bis(4-cyanatophenyl)-1,1-ethane.

Abstract: Compositions comprising poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) PTFE and titanium dioxide exhibit enhanced flame retardant characteristics. Blends of the formulations may further comprise poly(aryl ether ketone) or another poly (aryl ether sulfone).

Abstract: A heat cured fluorosilicone rubber exhibiting improved compression set comprises N,N'-meta-phenylenedimaleimide.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyolefin films suitable for packaging having Elmendorf values lower than 0.8N in both machine direction and cross direction are obtained from compositions comprising (percentages by weight):A) from 70% to 90% of a polyolefin matrix containing 30% of one or more crystalline propylene homopolymers and/or copolymers having a flexural modulus greater than or equal to 1800 MPa;B) from 10% to 30% of one or more mineral fillers.

Abstract: A structured composite pigmentary material comprises composite particles consisting of an association of at least one titanium dioxide particle and at least one non-film-forming organic polymer particle wherein the particles are held in association as a result of a positive surface charge on the titanium dioxide particles and a negative surface charge on the polymeric particles, the composition of the composite being such that the ratio by volume of polymeric particles to titanium dioxide particles is in the range 0.3:1 to 0.6:1. An aqueous paint composition and a method of preparing the structured composite pigmentary material are described.

Abstract: Disclosed are non-bromine, flame-retardant polycarbonate resin compositions having increased reflectance and improved light shieldability, light fastness and moldability while still having good mechanical properties such as flame retardancy and impact resistance, and light reflectors as produced by molding the compositions. One type of the composition comprises (A) a polycarbonate resin and (B) a titanium oxide powder in a ratio by weight of from 70/30 to 90/10, and contains (C) a stilbene-bisbenzoxazole derivative in an amount of from 1 to 1000 ppm by weight and optionally (D) a non-halogen phosphate compound in an amount of from 0.05 to 1.00% by weight in term of phosphorus element, relative to the total weight of the component (A) and the component (B). The other type of the composition comprises (A) from 99.9 to 70% by weight of a polycarbonate resin and (B) from 0.1 to 30% by weight of a titanium oxide powder, and contains (D) a non-halogen phosphate compound in an amount of from 0.05 to 1.

Abstract: Stripping fingers for use in a copying machine formed from a resin composition comprising 50-90% by weight of a thermoplastic polyimide resin, and 10-50% by weight of titanium oxide whiskers or zinc oxide whiskers. They may be formed from a resin composition comprising 50-80% by weight of a thermoplastic polyimide resin, 10-40% by weight of titanium oxide whiskers or zinc oxide whiskers, and 2-15% by weight of aromatic polyamide resin powder.

Abstract: Formulations including a high density polyester and a density reducing component. The formulations are useful for facilitating the separation of blood serum or plasma from the cellular portion of blood in blood collection applications.

Abstract: Pigment preparations having a solids content of greater than 40% comprise, as dispersing agents, polymers having recurring succinyl units, in particular polyaspartic acid.

Abstract: A microwavable thermal energy storage material is provided which includes a mixture of a phase change material and silica, and a carbon black additive in the form of a conformable dry powder of phase change material/silica/carbon black, or solid pellets, films, fibers, moldings or strands of phase change material/high density polyethylene/ethylene-vinyl acetate/silica/carbon black which allows the phase change material to be rapidly heated in a microwave oven. The carbon black additive, which is preferably an electrically conductive carbon black, may be added in low concentrations of from 0.5 to 15% by weight, and may be used to tailor the heating times of the phase change material as desired. The microwavable thermal energy storage material can be used in food serving applications such as tableware items or pizza warmers, and in medical wraps and garments.

Abstract: An improved cover material for hard- and soft-book covers is disclosed. The material comprises a conventional substrate, such as paper, and a coating that comprises an acrylic binder, the binder having a Tg of -10.degree. to 10.degree. C., and a filler system, the filler system comprising (a) about 2.0% to about 7.0% of silica or a silicate; (b) about 28% to about 38% of calcined clay; (c) about 20% to about 27% of titanium dioxide; and (d) about 30% to about 45% of a white filler pigment. The filler system may additionally comprise 3% to 7% of a pigmentary polymeric particulate. The laminate may also additionally comprise a protective top coat coated over the layer of cover material.

Abstract: Laser marking of pigmented fluoropolymer substrates is enhanced by using titanium dioxide pigment coated with organo silane.

Abstract: The stretched film of the lactic acid-based polymer of the invention can degrade under natural environment, and additionally has an excellent mechanical strength and durability. By use of a lubricant in combination with an inorganic filler, these properties are further improved and thickness accuracy is enhanced. Consequently, the stretched film of the lactic acid-based polymer of the invention can be widely applied to a prepaid card and other various film materials, lamination materials and packaging materials. Even though abandoned after use in the natural environment, the stretched film relatively quickly decomposes into carbon dioxide and water and does not accumulate as waste.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the work-up of a liquid complex hydrofluoride of a tertiary amine of the formula (I) ?R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 N.multidot.n HF!, where the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl groups which together have at least 7 carbon atoms and n is an integer or fractional number where 1.5<n<3, which, for the purpose of molecular addition of HF to a halogenated alkene, is reacted with the latter. In the reaction of the halogenated alkene with the complex amine hydrofluoride of the formula (I), the molar ratio HF:R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 N is allowed to fall until amine separates out as a further liquid phase, and the amine is separated off.

Abstract: Water-based correction fluids for covering typing, writing or drawing errors contain a particulate opacifier, a water-soluble or water-dispersible binder, water and a di- or tri-quaternary ammonium compound to prevent bleed of inks.

Abstract: Disclosed are elastomer-coated mineral particles which are characterized by being in the form of individual granules. The disclosure also relates to a process for preparing the said particles, the said process being characterized in that it consists of the following: a) Causing the mineral particles to react with at least one binding agent which includes at least one polyoxyethylenic sequence, and with at least one elastomer latex; b) Separation of the liquid phase from the particles; c) Drying of the said particles. The utilization of the said particles for the reinforcement of thermoplastic polymers and thermoplastic polymers reinforced with the mineral particles according to this invention are likewise disclosed.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester film made of a polyester composition,(A) which polyester composition comprises (a) an aromatic copolyester having a melting point of 210-245.degree. C., (b) first inert fine solid particles having an average particle diameter of 0.05 to 0.6 .mu.m, and (c) second inert fine solid particles having an average particle diameter of 0.3 to 2.5 .mu.m, the ratio of the average particle diameter of the second inert fine solid particles to the average particle diameter of the first inert fine solid particles being at least 2.5, and the amounts of the components (b) and (c) being 0.01 to 3% by weight and 0.001 to 0.2% by weight, respectively, based on the total weight of the components (a), (b) and (c);(B) which polyester film has a plane orientation coefficient of 0.08 to 0.16; and,(C) which polyester film shows excellent moldability when laminated onto a metal sheet and subjected to deep drawing.A can for drinks, foods, etc.

Abstract: Block copolymers denoted by AB from acrylic or methacrylic acid, the corresponding blocks being denoted by A, and from alkyl acrylate or methacrylate with the alkyl chain being C.sub.1 -C.sub.10, the corresponding blocks being denoted by B. Said copolymer blocks are used as wetting and/or dispersing agents for solid particles in an essentially organic medium consisting of a solvent or a mixture of solvents solubilizing the block B.The invention also concerns solid particle dispersions using the above-defined block copolymers.It also concerns compositions, in particular cosmetic compositions, containing said dispersions.

Abstract: The interlayer adhesion and final strength of cementitious compositions which are applied in consecutive layers are improved by the incorporation in the compositions of an admixture which is a combination of a waterproofing agent and a water retention agent. The invention is particularly applicable to sprayed concrete.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising 30-95 parts by weight of a thermoplastic norbornene resin and 5-70 parts by weight of a spherical inorganic filler having an average particle diameter of 0.05-50 .mu.m; and a precision molding produced therefrom.

Abstract: Formulations including a high density polyester and a density reducing component. The formulations are useful for facilitating the separation of blood serum or plasma from the cellular portion of blood in blood collection applications.

Abstract: A process for the production of a structured composite pigmentary material in the form of a dispersion comprises mixing an aqueous dispersion of inorganic pigmentary particles and an aqueous dispersion of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) particles. The inorganic pigment particles carry a positive surface charge and the PVC particles carry a negative surface charge and the particles in the composite are held in association as a result of these charges. The inorganic pigment particles and PVC particles are mixed in the presence of a surfactant system which provides both anionic and steric stabilisation.

Abstract: Finely-divided particulate additives for polymers with a surface coating comprised of a compound selected from the group consisting of esters of difunctional C.sub.6 -C.sub.40 aliphatic and aromatic carboxylic acids and triesters of phosphoric acid.

Abstract: A thermosetting in-mold coating for molded fiber-reinforced plastic parts is disclosed. The binder for the thermosetting coating is comprised of least one polymerizable epoxy-based oligomer having at least two acrylate groups and at least one copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer. The coating includes graphite and titanium dioxide which results in the gray color. The coating composition has good flow and coverage during molding, good adhesion, uniform color, good surface quality, and good paintability. The coating composition includes enough carbon black so that a 1.0 mil thick coating has a Ransburg conductivity meter reading of at least 165 units.

Abstract: Water-based correction fluids for covering typing, writing or drawing errors contain a particulate opacifier, a water-soluble or water-dispersible binder, water and a di- or tri-quaternary ammonium compound to prevent bleed of inks.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a process for preparing co-pelletized submicron pigment powder/polymer pellets in a dry drum pelletizing process using a thermoplastic polymer as seed pellets. Also disclosed is a process for using the co-pelletized product either for formation of masterbatch or for directly introducing at least one pigment into thermoplastic media.

Abstract: Improved methods and polymer compositions are provided whereby ultraviolet radiation degradation of substrates formed of the compositions is attenuated.In accordance with the invention, ultraviolet scattering and absorbing particles having a particle size in the range of from about 0.001 micrometer to about 0.20 micrometer in diameter are dispersed in at least a surface layer of a polymer substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are a styrenic resin composition comprising (a) a styrenic resin having a weight average molecular weight of 100,000 to 2,000,000 and (b) a finely divided particulate inorganic or organic substance, the inorganic substance having a refractive index of 1.5-2.0 and an average particle diameter of 0.1-20 .mu.m, and the organic substance having a refractive index of 1.5-2.0 and an average particle diameter of 0.1-20 .mu.m and not having a glass transition temperature in a temperature range of 90.degree. C. or below, said particulate inorganic or organic substance accounting for 0.002 to 1 weight % based on the styrenic resin composition, as well as an injection-molded article prepared by molding the styrenic resin composition, and an extrusion-molded article comprising the styrenic resin composition in an amount of at least 50 weight %.

Abstract: The tendency for hard and irregular particles of titanium dioxide pigment to adversely affect the sheen and coin mar resistance of a dried coating into which they have been incorporated is reduced by modifying the particles with polymer particles which have been preformed and are therefore of a more pre-determinable shape and size. The polymer particles are chemically bonded to a polymeric water-soluble compound containing moieties which are adsorbable onto the titanium dioxide particles so that on mixing a colloidally stabilised aqueous dispersion of the polymer particles with a colloidally stabilised aqueous dispersion of titanium dioxide particles, the moieties adsorb onto the titanium dioxide to form a colloidally stable aqueous dispersion of polymer-modified titanium dioxide which is useful in coating compositions.

Abstract: A transfer material carrying member has a copolymer and conductive particles; the copolymer has a component unit represented by the Formula (I) and a component unit represented by the Formula (II), and the component unit represented by Formula (II) is in an amount of from 0.1% by weight to 50% by weight based on the total weight of the copolymer.

Abstract: Exceptional whiteness of glass-filled thermoplastic resin compositions is achieved by incorporating a white-pigmenting effective amount of the anatase form of titanium dioxide. The anatase form of titanium dioxide surprisingly improves the whiteness of glass-filled thermoplastic resin materials while also improving its physical properties (e.g., tensile strength and tensile elongation properties).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peroxide-curable silicone rubber composition which, when cured, exhibits a reduced modulus and improved tear strength relative to prior art systems without sacrificing other desirable properties, such as high tensile strength of the cured rubber or storage stability of the uncured rubber base, said composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane gum;(B) 10 to 75 parts by weight a reinforcing filler;(C) a polybutylene oligomer having a number average molecular weight of 200 to less than 900 and having functionality selected from the group consisting of epoxy, alkoxyphenylene, hydroxyl, carboxyl, anhydride and fully saturated; and, optionally,(D) a hydroxy-terminated diorganopolysiloxane having a degree of polymerization of 2 to 50.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are organic polymeric fibers containing inorganic whiskers. The fibers are made from polymers which are anisotropic. Such polymers include, for example, certain aramids and polybenzobisthiazoles. The physical properties of the fibers are improved, and are useful, for example, in ropes and composites.

Abstract: Improved methods and polymer compositions are provided whereby ultraviolet radiation degradation of substrates formed of the compositions is attenuated. In accordance with the invention, ultraviolet scattering and absorbing particles having a particle size in the range of from about 0.001 micrometer to about 0.20 micrometer in diameter are dispersed in at least a surface layer of a polymer substrate.

Abstract: A process for the production readily slidable films which are stretched films. The process comprises (a) uniaxially stretching in a machine direction a pre-molded product comprising a composition of a styrene polymer having a high degree of syndiotactic configuration compounded with 0.001 to 1% by weight of inorganic filler particles with an average particle diameter of 0.01 to 3 .mu.m, or simultaneously, biaxially stretching the premolded product in the machine direction and the transverse direction and (b) subsequently uniaxially restretching the premolded product in the traverse direction or simultaneously, biaxially restretching the premolded product in the machine direction and the transverse to produce a film having a surface roughness Ra of 0.005 to 0.03 .mu.m, and a static friction coefficient .mu.s of 0.3 to 1.0. The readily slidable films have high heat resistance, mechanical strength and electrical insulating properties and are excellent in sliding properties and smoothness.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a copolyester which contains a lubricant having an average particle diameter of no greater than 2.5 .mu.m and has a melting point of from 210.degree. to 245.degree. C., the film having a plane orientation coefficient of from 0.10 to 0.16, a thermal shrinkage at 150.degree. C. of no higher than 10%, and a density of lower than 1.385 g/cm.sup.3, and optionally a refractive index in a direction of thickness of from 1.495 to 1.530 as well as a film plane refractive index of from 1.61 to 1.66 in all directions.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composition for use in sculpturing, which comprises a resin composition consisting essentially of a polyoctenamer resin and an inorganic filler, and a process for manufacturing a sculptured product comprising using a sculpturing material composition comprising a polyoctenamer resin.The composition for use in sculpturing can be not only molded at moderate temperature by hands and a trowel but also sculptured or shaved with a chisel or a boaster, and even polished with a rasp or a sandpaper.The composition can be made easier by mixing with an inorganic filler and said mixing provides excellent surface smoothness and massiveness effects in handling the sculptured products.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester film of a polyester composed of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid as a major acid component and at least one glycol component, said polyester film containing 100-20000 ppm of a particulate compound oxide composed of two or more metals (selected from Al, B, Si, Ti, Zr, W, and Fe) and oxygen whose average primary particle diameter is 0.005-0.1 .mu.m. The compound oxide contains 0.1-5 wt % by weight of chlorine. The polyester film finds use as a base film for magnetic tape with improved scratch resistance.