Abstract: Disclosed is a sealing material composition for a secondary battery, which is capable of providing a safe sealing layer that exhibits excellent adhesion in the sealing portion, while preventing leakage of the electrolyte solution. Specifically disclosed is a sealing material composition for a secondary battery, which is characterized by containing a diene rubber, a thermoplastic elastomer, carbon and an organic liquid material. The sealing material composition for a secondary battery is also characterized in that the number of coarse particles contained in 3 mL of the composition is 10 or less, said coarse particles having a maximum diameter of 10 ?m or more.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a methacrylic copolymer which is a polymer of a monomer mixture comprising about 20 to about 99.9% by weight of a C6-20 aromatic methacrylate, an aliphatic methacrylate, or a combination thereof, and about 0.1 to about 80% by weight of a mono-functional unsaturated monomer. The methacrylic copolymer can have a high refractive index of about 1.495 to about 1.59, and thus when it is blended with polycarbonate resin, it is possible to obtain a methacrylic resin composition having improved compatibility without any other compatibilizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous coating composition for forming a peelable temporary coating on a substrate, said aqueous coating composition comprising at least one water based film-forming polymer, characterized in that the composition additionally comprises solid particles of an amino resin based polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and a process for producing pigment-containing, in particular carbon-black-containing, polymer mixtures comprising polycarbonates and optionally elastomers, and/or other components, where the mouldings produced therefrom have, after the shaping process via injection moulding or via extrusion, improved surface properties and improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present teachings include a coating composition of a powder of fluorine containing particles, aerogel particles and poly(alkylene carbonate). A method of making a fuser member and the fuser member resulting therefrom is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous, carbon fiber with nanoscale features comprising carbon and carbon nanotubes, wherein the nanotubes are substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of the fiber. Also provided is a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor including about 50% to about 99.9% by weight of a melt-spinnable PAN and about 0.01% to about 10% of carbon nanotubes. Other precursor materials such as polyphenylene sulfide, pitch and solution-spinnable PAN are also provided. The precursor can also include a fugitive polymer which is dissociable from the precursor polymer.

Abstract: Plasters and renders and paints, copolymer dispersions and their use Compositions containing selected polymer dispersions, colloidal silica, fillers and pigments are described. These can be formulated to give plasters and renders or paints which are distinguished by excellent abrasion resistance, little tendency to soiling, high water vapor permeability, good adhesion and good weathering stability. The compositions according to the invention can be processed to give plasters and renders or paints which have a nanostructured surface and which differ from conventionally produced surfaces.

Abstract: A composition and a polymer are provided. The composition includes the polymer and a melamine derivative. The polymer has a formula of R is hydrogen, halide, alkyl group, alkoxyl group, haloalkyl group or nitro group. n is 1-5 of integer. x+y+z=1, x>0, y?0, z?0. The melamine derivative includes R1 is hydrogen, CqH2q+1, or m and q independently is 1-10 of integer. R2, R3 and R4 independently is hydrogen, halide, or C1-C54 alkyl group.

Abstract: A polyphenylene sulfide resin coated article comprising: a molded article (A) of a polyphenylene sulfide resin material (a) which comprises a polyphenylene sulfide resin (a1), and a coated film layer (B) which is formed by applying a coating which comprises as a solid component a chlorinated polyolefin resin (b1) having a chlorine atom content of 20 to 45% by mass on the surface of the molded article (A).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molding composition, a process for the manufacturing of said molding composition, molded parts obtainable therefrom as well as the use of the molding composition for the manufacturing of molded parts used in the automotive industry, for housings, latches, window winding systems, wiper systems, sun roof systems, seat adjustments, levers, gears, claws, pivot housing or wiper arms.

Abstract: Provided is an eco-friendly poly(propylene carbonate) resin composition for a sheet, which is characterized by using a poly(alkylene carbonate) resin developed by efficiently utilizing carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to global warding, as a main material, and including appropriate additives, such as, a strength modifier, and a flexibilizer, thereby completely solving environmental hazards controversy of the existing polyvinyl chloride resin products; exhibiting excellent mechanical and thermal properties, processability, post processability (printability, embossing and surface treatment, laminating characteristics) and superior anti-flaming property (low smoke density) and elongation characteristics as compared with the existing polyvinyl chloride resin products; and overcoming an extruding production method which is a small-sized production manner, corresponding to a big defect in thermoplastic plastics emerged as substitutes for polyvinyl chloride resin products and thus applying a calendering

Abstract: This invention provides a rubber composition having excellent workability, fracture characteristics and wear resistance and low heat buildup, which comprises not less than 20 parts by mass of a reinforcing filler (B) and 5 to 60 parts by mass of a modified aromatic vinyl compound-conjugated diene compound copolymer (C) having at least one functional group, an aromatic vinyl compound content of 5 to 80% by mass, a vinyl bond content in a conjugated diene compound portion of 10 to 80% by mass and a weight average molecular weight as measured through a gel permeation chromatography and converted to polystyrene of 5,000 to 500,000 based on 100 parts by mass of a rubber component (A) containing not less than 10% by mass of a modified conjugated diene-based polymer having at least one functional group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for coating metallic surfaces, comprising a binder component; a corrosion inhibitor polymer based on an ethylenically monocarboxylic and dicarboxylic acid and, if appropriate, further ethylenical monomers, a solvent component, and, if appropriate, crosslinkable components, and also pigment/filler components. The invention further relates to processes for its preparation and also to methods of coating a metallic surface using the composition, to coated metallic surfaces thus obtained, and to the use of the composition as a primer, particularly in coil coating or in atmospheric corrosion control. After drying, the applied layer preferably has a thickness of at least 3.1 ?m and is therefore thicker than a typical pretreatment layer.

Abstract: Method of applying corrosion control coats, especially integrated pretreatment layers or coats for atmospheric corrosion control, to metallic surfaces, using copolymers comprising as monomeric building blocks 20% to 70% by weight of monomers containing nitrogen heterocycles, 10% to 50% by weight of monomers containing acidic groups, 10% to 50% by weight of vinylaromatic monomers, and optionally 0% to 25% by weight of further monomers. Copolymers of the stated composition, and also preparations for applying corrosion control coats.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a novel polymeric material formed, at least in part, from monomeric material comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (CF3CF?CH2, 1234yf), to polymeric compositions, to coating compositions, and to uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a matting agent for reducing gloss of a coating. The matting agent comprises: a) a silica component; b) a polytrimethylene ether diol; c) one or more solvents; and d) optionally, one or more polymers. This invention is further directed to a matting agent comprising components derived from renewable resources.

Abstract: A polymer article includes a meltproces sable blend of a melt-viscid fluoropolymer and a liquid crystalline polymer. Methods are presented for preparing a meltproces sable blend from a melt-viscid fluoropolymer and liquid crystalline polymer.

Abstract: The present invention refers a procedure for preparation of a reflective and oxide inhibiting coating consists of adding hard water, a series of compounds such as titanium dioxide, calcium hydroxide at 95%, an acrylic polymer, hydroxy methyl cellulose, sodium hexametaphosphate at 10% y monoethylen glycol, maintaining specific conditions of pH and viscosity during process. The resulting coating of this process, presents highly adhesive actions, as well as a high level of reflection to solar rays, which place it as a oxide inhibitor, that no require previous sealed when it is applied to steel and/or galvanize surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a film with controllable tear resistant properties, comprising at least one basic layer which contains at least one polymer I from at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid, and >0.1 wt. %, in relation to the weight of the layer, of a thermoplastic polymer II which is different from polymer I, and/or inorganic additives.

Abstract: The invention offers water-based paint compositions which comprise, as the polyester resin, a polyester resin whose constituent acid component contains no less than a specific amount of alicyclic polyvalent carboxylic acid (inclusive of anhydride of the acid) and which has an acid value and hydroxyl value each falling within a specific range; and as the high molecular weight resin, water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles having specific absorbance characteristics, i.e., having an absorbance not higher than a specific value as measured with a spectrophotometer in a state of a liquid dispersion at a specific low concentration in dioxane solvent, and also having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1,100,000; and multilayer coating film-forming methods using the water-based paint compositions.

Abstract: Cellulosic fabrics and articles are disclosed that include a treatment to provide the fabric that has a balance of comfort, absorbency, wicking, and fast drying. Methods to produce the fabrics and articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Seal lacquer, which is liquid and at least 50% UV-permeable under normal conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a paper coating composition for enhancing the stiffness of paper or paperboard, comprising an alkali soluble polymer prepared by polymerization of at least one monomer A and at least one monomer B, wherein monomer A is selected from the following group: acrylic acid alkyl esters, methacrylic acid alkyl esters styrene, methyl styrene, acrylonitrile, vinyl acetate. 2 hydroxy alkyl acrylate, and monomer B is selected from the following group: acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, itaconic acid (meth)acrylamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous coating compositions having low gloss for floor polishes, finishes and sealer, as well as wall and floor paints and sealers. These aqueous coating compositions contain one or more water soluble poly(ethylene oxide) resins having the general formula [—CH2CH2O—]n and one or more polymer binders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing coatings with increased gloss, to aqueous coating materials for such a method, and to the use of highly branched polymers as an additive for aqueous polymer dispersions for coating materials that lead to coatings having increased gloss.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a (process for preparation of a) carbon nanotubes reinforced polymer, wherein the matrix polymer has both a low molecular weight fraction as well as a high molecular weight fraction, as a result of which the level of conductivity of the resulting composite can be controlled.

Abstract: An anticurl backing layer dispersion, including: a volatile carrier liquid, solid organic or inorganic particles, and a surfactant, wherein the dispersion does not include a binder. An anitcurl backing layer composition including the above-described dispersion, a binder solution comprising a binder and a volatile carrier liquid, and optionally a resin, is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides the use of mixtures based on aqueous dispersions of polychloroprene to produce fiber products finished therewith, a process for the production thereof and the use of these finished fiber products to produce textile-reinforced and fiber-reinforced concrete and other products based on cement.

Abstract: Provided is a polycarbonate resin composition capable of providing a molded body that has a high light transmittance and high light-diffusing property, can be inhibited from yellowing, and has high thin-wall flame retardancy, and a polycarbonate resin molded body obtained by molding the polycarbonate resin composition. The flame-retardant light-diffusing polycarbonate resin composition has a viscosity-average molecular weight of 17,000 or more and includes, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate (A) formed of 10 to 100 parts by mass of a branched polycarbonate (A-1) and 90 to 0 parts by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate (A-2), 0.1 to 5 parts by mass of a light diffuser (B), 0.01 to 1.0 part by mass of a flame retardant (C), 0 to 0.5 part by mass of a polytetrafluoroethylene (D), and 0 to 2 parts by mass of a polyorganosiloxane (E), and the polycarbonate resin molded body is obtained by molding the polycarbonate resin composition.

Abstract: A light guiding liquid glue and a touch sensitive display using the same are provided. The light guiding liquid glue includes a liquid glue and a plurality of light guiding particles dispersed in the liquid glue, wherein volume percent of the light guiding particles in the light guiding liquid glue ranges between 10% and 50%. The light guiding particles have a light scattering property, which can transfer a linear light into a flat light, and therefore the light guiding liquid glue of the present disclosure has a light guiding property. The touch sensitive display includes a display panel and a touch panel.

Abstract: A coating composition includes a block copolymer, an adhesive resin, and a solvent for dispersing the block copolymer and the adhesive resin therein. The block copolymer contains at least two vinyl aromatic polymer blocks and at least one partially hydrogenated conjugated diene polymer block, and has a hydrogenation ratio ranging from 10% to 90%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a product, a melt-processed layer, a flexible layer and a process of fabricating the product. The product includes a first layer and a second layer heat-adhered to the first layer. The first layer is a melt-processed layer, the second layer has greater flexibility than the first layer, and the product has dimensional stability. The process includes heat-adhering the first layer to the second layer.

Abstract: A method and composition for forming an adhesive bond is described. The method includes depositing an aqueous dispersion on a substrate to form a selectively activatable coating, the aqueous dispersion including (A) a polymer capable of forming an adhesive, (B) at least one dispersing agent; and (C) at least one of a tackifying resin, a wax, or an oil wherein the dispersion has at least one of an average particle size of from about 0.1 to about 100 microns and a polydispersity of less than 5; and selectively activating at least a portion of the coated substrate to form the adhesive bond.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsion polymer comprising at least one (meth)acrylate segment which comprises 1% to 30% by weight of units derived from (meth)acrylates which in the alkyl radical have at least one double bond and 8 to 40 carbon atoms, 0.1% to 10% by weight of units derived from monomers containing acid groups, and 50% to 98.9% by weight of units derived from (meth)acrylates having 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the alkyl radical, based in each case on the weight of the (meth)acrylate segment, the emulsion polymer having a particle radius of at least 50 nm.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising: 20 to 60 parts by mass of a styrene-based resin (A) in which a content of an unsaturated nitrile-based monomer is from 32 to 50 mass %; 20 to 60 parts by mass of an aromatic polyester (B) in which an isothermal crystallization time from the molten state is from 25 to 100 sec; and 20 to 60 parts by mass of a filler (C).

Abstract: An adhesive blend is described that can include a semi-crystalline copolymer of propylene and at least one comonomer selected from the group consisting of ethylene and at least one C4 to C20 ?-olefin, the copolymer having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) from about 15,000 to about 200,000; an melt index (MI) from about 7 dg/min to about 3000 dg/min as measured by ASTM D 1238 (B), and a (Mw/Mn) of approximately 2. Various production processes are also described. Also described are adhesive compositions and methods for making adhesive compositions having polymers or polymer blends with melt flow rates (MFRS) equal to and above 250 dg/min. at 230°C. Certain specific embodiments of the invention involve the use of a free radical initiator, e.g., a peroxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising dispersion, having an aqueous phase containing a dissolved water soluble cationic coagulant polymer and if needed a dissolved inorganic salt. The aqueous phase further contains a dispersed water soluble flocculant polymer, wherein the water soluble flocculant polymer is formed of a water soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer or monomer blend which are polymerized in the aqueous phase. The water soluble cationic coagulant polymer is cationic poly(alkyleneamine), which is the reaction product of the following reaction: H2N—(CH2)m—NR—(CH2)m—NH2+Cl—CH2CH2—Cl, wherein R is selected from the group consisting alkyl radicals containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms m is an integer of from 1 to 4. The amount of dissolved inorganic salt is less that 10% by weight of the composition, and the composition is in a stable, pourable, dispersion form.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin varnish that includes a thermosetting resin composition of an uncured semi-IPN composite having compatibilized with one another (A) a polyphenylene ether, (B) a butadiene polymer which contains in the molecule thereof 40% or more of a 1,2-butadiene unit having a 1,2-vinyl group in the side chain thereof, and which is not chemically modified, and (C) a crosslinking agent; (D) an inorganic filler; and (E) a saturated thermoplastic elastomer. Also, a resin varnish for a printed circuit board, a prepreg, and a metal-clad laminate, using the thermosetting resin varnish.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for semiconductors, an adhesive film prepared using the adhesive composition, and a semiconductor device including the adhesive film, the adhesive composition exhibiting two exothermic peaks at temperatures ranging from 65° C. to 350° C., wherein a first exothermic peak appears at a lower temperature than a second exothermic peak, and the adhesive composition has a curing rate of about 70% to 100% in a first exothermic peak zone, as calculated by Equation 1: Curing rate=[(Heating value upon 0 cycle?Heating value after 1 cycle)/Heating value upon 0 cycle]×100.

Abstract: A sealing compound includes a polymer modified with special, reactive groups and has the following overall composition: a) 30-60 wt. %, preferably 40-50 wt. %, olefinic polymers, Mn 400-600,000 D, preferably 5,000-300,000 D b) 2-35 wt. %, preferably 5-25 wt. %, modified polymer c) 5-40 wt. %, preferably 10-30 wt. %, fine-particle, inert fillers d) 5-25 wt. %, preferably 10-15 wt. %, desiccants and water scavengers 0-3 wt. % aging resistors, in particular anti-oxidants or UV stabilizers.

Abstract: A composition including a high temperature thermoplastic polymer and a filler material is disclosed. A method for forming a coating upon a wellbore tool includes forming a powder composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer and a filler material and applying the composition on the body surface. Wellbore tools having components coated with such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A post-treatment composition for a digitally printed image includes a non-polar solvent and a non-ionic surfactant. The non-ionic surfactant is present in an amount ranging from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a total weight of substrate used to form the digitally printed image. The post-treatment composition renders the digitally printed image deinkable.

Abstract: The invention provides for the use of dry building materials comprising one or more polymers in the form of water-redispersible powders, and optionally mineral binders, optionally fillers and optionally additives, for the surface treatment of cementitious substrates that are as yet not fully set.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tire rubber composition which improves in fuel economy, processability, adhesion, and rubber strength in a balanced manner, and a pneumatic tire. The tire rubber composition includes: a rubber component; a plasticizer (a); and at least one of a resin and a plasticizer (b), the resin being at least one selected from the group consisting of aromatic petroleum resins, terpenic resins, and rosin resins. The plasticizer (a) has a glass transition point of ?50° C. or lower. The resin and the plasticizer (b) each have a glass transition point of ?40° C. to 20° C. The tire rubber composition includes, for each 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, 1 to 30 parts by mass of the plasticizer (a) and 1 to 30 parts by mass in total of the at least one of the resin and the plasticizer (b).

Abstract: Blended fluoropolymer compositions that, in one exemplary application, may be applied as a coating to a substrate and, optionally, may be applied to a substrate that has been previously coated with a primer or basecoat and/or a midcoat. In one embodiment, the composition is a blend of at least one high molecular weight trace modified polytetrafluoroethyelene (TMHPTFE) and at least one melt-processible fluoropolymer (MPF). After being applied to the substrate, optionally over a primer or basecoat and/or midcoat, and then cured, the present compositions form coatings that demonstrate improved abrasion resistance and/or improved release characteristics and/or increased translucency/transparency and/or improved impermeability. The present compositions may also be used to produce films having a high degree of clarity and impermeability. The present compositions in powder form may be melt or paste extruded to form articles with improved impermeability.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer-modified cement-containing building material dry mixes which contain a redispersible polymer powder, water retention agents based on polysaccharide structures, a calcium-containing setting accelerator and a superabsorbent copolymer.

Abstract: A lignocellulosic-based composite composition comprising an adhesive and a water soluble polymer that increases the tack of the composition.

Abstract: A heat-activated, glueable sheetlike element having at least one heat-activatable adhesive, at least one inductively heatable material, and at least one thermally conductive filler, wherein material of the thermally conductive filler has a thermal conductivity of at least 0.

Abstract: Polyamide-filled acrylate copolymer compositions comprising a continuous acrylate copolymer phase and a discontinuous polyamide phase are produced by a melt mixing process. When crosslinked with diamine curatives the polyamide-filled acrylate copolymer compositions exhibit enhanced resistance to heat aging compared to carbon black-reinforced acrylate copolymer compositions.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising having an amount of an adhesive, and an amount of an additive which is selected from the group of homopolymers of acrylic acid, copolymers of acrylic acid and, polyacrylates, polyurethanes, cellulose thickening agent, natural or synthetic gum, natural or synthetic resin, silica or an inorganic mineral having a layered structure.