Abstract: Blended fluoropolymer compositions are provided. In one embodiment, a liquid dispersion of a first fluoropolymer is blended with a liquid dispersion of a second fluoropolymer. The first fluoropolymer may be polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), such as a low molecular weight PTFE (LPTFE) that has been polymerized via a dispersion or emulsion polymerization process, and which has not been agglomerated, irradiated, or thermally degraded. The LPTFE may be in the form of an aqueous dispersion, having a mean particle size of less than 1.0 microns (?m), with the LPTFE having a first melt temperature (Tm) of 332° C. or less. The second fluoropolymer may be a melt processible fluoropolymer (MPF), such as methylfluoroalkoxy (MFA), fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), or perfluoroalkoxy (PFA), for example, in the form of an aqueous dispersion, and having a mean particle size of less than 1.0 microns (?m).

Abstract: High purity perfluoroelastomer composites and processes for producing the same are provided. High purity composites may be formed from compositions comprising a crosslinkable fluoroelastomer terpolymer of TFE, PAVE, and CNVE, and functionalized PTFE, which may be crosslinked to form crosslinked composites having low metal content and low compression set. Emulsion mixtures for forming the high purity composites are also provided.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an anti-reflection film, the method forming a multi-layer structure with different refractive indices from a coating composition in which the following (A) to (F) components are mixed. (A) Fluorine-containing polymer including a fluorine-containing hydrocarbon structure and a constituent unit derived from a compound having at least one group selected from a polyalkylene oxide group and a basic functional group, (B) Low refractive index inorganic fine particles which are not surface-modified or low refractive index inorganic fine particles which are surface-treated with a silane coupling agent having the molecular weight of 600 or less, (C) A curable binder containing no fluorine atoms in the molecule, (D) A solvent, (E) A polyfunctional fluorine-containing curable compound, and (F) High refractive index inorganic fine particles treated with a specific surface modifying agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate resin composition that can have excellent light stability and dimensional stability, including: (A) 70 to 95 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polycarbonate resin; (B) 5 to 40 parts by weight of a thermoplastic non-crystalline polyester copolymer; (C) 5 to 50 parts by weight of titanium dioxide; (D) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of an organic siloxane copolymer; and (E) 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of a fluorinated polyolefin-based resin. The polycarbonate resin composition can have excellent light stability and dimensional stability and also can have excellent mechanical strength without reduced impact strength and workability. The polycarbonate resin composition can be used in molded products such as LCD backlight parts requiring product dimensional stability and other parts requiring light stability.

Abstract: Hydrophobic coating compositions are provided as are processes to coat articles with the compositions. Extremely hydrophobic coatings are provided by the compositions. Compositions that include perfluorohexyl(meth)acrylate and a branched or high Tg monomer are provided as are articles coated with the polymerization product of the composition. Methods are also provided for forming hydrophobic coatings on articles.

Abstract: Provided is a seal ring manufactured from a mixture containing a soft resin including at least one of a thermoplastic elastomer and a dynamic crosslinked resin, and a hard resin including a thermoplastic resin. With this seal ring, the adhesion to the inner peripheral surface of a housing can be maintained in a no-load state where a hydraulic pressure is not generated even after use as a one-piece type for an extended period of time and oil leakage can be effectively prevented. The mixture constituting the seal ring preferably has a compression permanent deformation of 95% or lower after immersion in an automatic transmission fluid at 150° C. for 100 hours.

Abstract: Highly water repellent coated articles may be made by applying to a substrate a coating having dispersed therein or sprinkled thereon partially or fully fluorinated polymer microparticles. The coating includes a partially fluorinated hexafluoropropylene copolymer binder in a nonfluorinated solvent that dissolves the binder and does not dissolve the microparticles. The coating is heated sufficiently to bond the microparticles to the binder but not so much as to cause the receding water contact angle for the coating to fall below 80°.

Abstract: High purity perfluoroelastomer composites and processes for producing the same are provided. High purity composites may be formed from compositions comprising a crosslinkable fluoroelastomer terpolymer of TFE, PAVE, and CNVE, and functionalized PTFE, which may be crosslinked to form crosslinked composites having low metal content and low compression set. Emulsion mixtures for forming the high purity composites are also provided.

Abstract: An organic insulating layer composition includes a polymer mixture including 50 parts to 90 parts by volume of an organic polymer and 10 parts to 50 parts by volume of an amorphous polymer, wherein the organic polymer includes at least a first repeating unit and a second repeating unit, the first and second repeating units each being substituted with at least one of fluorine or chlorine, a total number of fluorine and chlorine atoms in the first repeating unit being different from a total number of fluorine and chlorine atoms in the second repeating unit, and an organic solvent.

Abstract: An aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion comprising fluoropolymer particles having an average particle size of about 10 to about 400 nm. The dispersion has a solids content of at least about 35 to about 70 wt % and comprises about 0.03 wt % to about 10 wt % anionic polyelectrolyte dispersing agent based on the weight of fluoropolymer solids. The dispersion has a Gel Time of at least about 100 seconds.

Abstract: Polymeric composition based on a PVDF homopolymer and a thermoplastic fluorocopolymer Polymeric composition based on a PVDF homopolymer and a thermoplastic fluoropolymer offering an improved toughness/processability compromise, possessing an apparent melt viscosity not exceeding 60 000 Pa·s at a shear rate of 1 s?1, a ductile-brittle transition temperature below +5° C. and a weight loss in air at 150° C. of 5% or less. Pipes and fashioned articles prepared from this composition.

Abstract: It is provided an implantable device including a polymer blend that contains a polymer formed of fluorinated monomers and hydrocarbon monomers and another biocompatible polymer.

Abstract: A seal is formed of a material including a crosslinked fluoropolymer. The seal substantially prevents leaks in a high pressure pump.

Abstract: Perfluoroelastomeric gel having the following properties: appearance: transparent gelatinous solid; water content between 10% and 90% by weight; density between 1.1 and 2.1 g/cm3; said gel satisfies the following test: dried in a stove at 90° C. until a constant weight gives curable perfluoroelastomers.

Abstract: Fluoroelastomeric gel having the following properties: appearance: transparent gelatinous solid; water content between 10% and 90% by weight; density between 1.1 and 2.1 g/cm3; said gel satisfies the following test: dried in a stove at 90° C. until a constant weight gives curable fluoroelastomers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a polymer thick film encapsulant composition comprising thermoplastic fluoropolymer resin and acrylic resin dissolved in organic solvents. The deposited encapsulant composition is processed at a time and energy sufficient to remove all solvent and form an encapsulant. The invention is further directed to using the encapsulant composition to form an encapsulant in PTC heater circuitry and, in particular, in PTC heater circuitry in mirror heater and seat heater applications.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition having excellent coating adhesion, workability, heat resistance and chemical resistance, and has an object to provide an aqueous coating composition for sealing, which is suitable for members to be screwed in. An aqueous coating composition including: as main components, component (A) an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin emulsion and component (B) two or more PTFE resin powders having different particle diameters, in which 35 to 80 parts by mass of water is contained on the basis of 100 parts by mass of the total of (A) and (B).

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide nanotube-containing coating compositions and methods for making and using the coating compositions. In an exemplary embodiment, the coating composition can include a plurality of nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes (CNTs)) dispersed stably and uniformly in a polymer matrix containing fluoropolymers. The coating composition can further include stabilizers to allow a stable and/or uniform dispersion of the plurality of nanotubes in the fluoropolymers. The nanotube coating composition can be coated on an article surface to improve mechanical robustness, and electrical and thermal conductivity of the coated article. The coated article can be used as a fuser member, a fixing member, a pressure roller, or a release agent donor member in an electrostatographic printing machine or process.

Abstract: It is provided an implantable device including a polymer blend that contains a polymer formed of fluorinated monomers and hydrocarbon monomers and another biocompatible polymer.

Abstract: It is provided a method of treating a disorder, the method comprising implanting in a patient an implantable device including a polymer formed of fluorinated monomers and hydrocarbon monomers and another biocompatible polymer.

Abstract: It is provided a polymer blend that contains a polymer formed of fluorinated monomers and hydrocarbon monomers and another biocompatible polymer.

Abstract: It is a polymer formed of fluorinated monomers and hydrocarbon monomers and another biocompatible polymer.

Abstract: To provide a resin composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate resin and having excellent appearance, impact strength, thermal stability, hydrolysis resistance, and flame retardancy. The present invention relates to a resin composition comprising (A) 75 to 99.98 wt % of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (component A), (B) 0.01 to 5 wt % of a mixture of polytetrafluoroethylene particles and an organic polymer (component B) and (C) 0.01 to 20 wt % of a flame retardant (component C), wherein the sodium metal ion content of the component B (excluding sodium metal ion contained in the polytetrafluoroethylene particles) is 10 ppm or less, and molded articles therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to acrylic alloy compositions that are transparent and have excellent chemical and impact resistance. The acrylic alloy is especially useful in bio-pharmaceutical and medical applications in which the composition needs a resistance to isopropyl alcohol, lipids and impact. The acrylic alloy containing is a melt blend of a high molecular weight acrylic copolymer, polyvinylidene fluoride, optional impact modifier and other additives.

Abstract: A binder composition for the positive electrode of an electric storage device. The composition contains polymer alloy particles composed of: a polymer (A) having a recurring unit derived from vinylidene fluoride, ethylene tetrafluoride, propylene hexafluoride, or mixtures thereof; a polymer (B) having a recurring unit derived from an unsaturated carboxylic acid ester; and water. The average diameter of the polymer alloy particles is 50 to 400 nm. The polymer alloy particles are synthesized by absorbing a monomer (b) to the polymer (A) and polymerizing the monomer (b) to synthesize the polymer (B).

Abstract: Durable superhydrophobic coating composition having a composition ranging from about 10 to about 80 w.t. % of an acrylic polymer resin, from about 5 to about 40 w.t. % of a polysiloxane oil, from about 1 to about 50 w.t. % of hydrophobic particles, from about 0.1 to about 10 w.t. % metal oxides, and the remainder being one or more solvents and optionally other additives. Methods of making the coating, as well as coated substrates, are also provided.

Abstract: A method of providing oil repellency, water repellency, and dynamic water repellency to a substrate comprising contacting the substrate with a polymer composition comprising A) a first polymer comprising (a) hydrophobized nanoparticle; (b) C1 to C18, straight, branched, or cyclic alkyl (meth)acrylate; (c) N-methylol (meth)acrylamide or a monomer of formula (I) R—(OCH2CH2)a—O—C(O)—C(R1)?CH2??(I) wherein R is hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, or —C(O)—C(R1)?CH2, and R1 is H or —CH3; said first polymer in contact with B) a second polymer comprising (d) a fluorinated monomer of formula (II) Rf1-L-X—C(O)—C(R)?CH2??(II) wherein Rf1 is a monovalent, partially or fully fluorinated, linear or branched, alkyl radical having 2 to about 100 carbon atoms; optionally interrupted by 1 to about 50 oxygen atoms; wherein the ratio of carbon atoms to oxygen atoms is at least 2:1 and no oxygen atoms are bonded to each other; L is a bond or a linear or branched divalent linking group having 1 to about 20 carbon atoms, said linkin

Abstract: The invention relates to an extrusion agent comprising: at least one heterogeneous PVDF (A), in other words a copolymer of VDF and at least one comonomer of VDF, comprising by weight at least 50%, advantageously at least 75%, of VDF which has a melting point Tm (expressed in ° C.)>172-549 m, preferably >1.1×(172-549 m), where m denotes the overall molar percentage of comonomer(s); and at least one interface agent (B), which are optionally diluted in a polyolefin (C). The heterogeneous PVDF preferably has a Tm of between 160 and 172° C. Advantageously it is also a VDF-HFP copolymer containing, by weight, from 88% to 92% of VDF and from 8% to 12% of HFP. The extrusion agent is used to reduce or eliminate the surface defects which arise during the extrusion of a thermoplastic resin (D). This resin may be a polyolefin, a styrenic resin, a polyester or a PVC. Optionally it may also be filled, i.e., may contain dispersed organic or inorganic particles.

Abstract: A paint composition and formulation for building materials, such as materials that are generally cementitious, gypsum, or of another inorganic building material, including those containing cellulose, glass, steel or polymeric fibers. The paint formulation provides improved weatherability, durability, light stability, freeze-thaw resistance and water resistivity.

Abstract: A water- and oil-repellent agent composition having a lower environmental impact to obtain articles having higher water-repellent friction durability and improved texture. The invention also provides an article treated on the surface with the water- and oil-repellent agent composition. The water- and oil-repellent agent composition includes a first fluoropolymer having structural units based on a first monomer and structural units based on a second monomer; a second fluoropolymer (excluding the first fluoropolymer) having structural units based on a third monomer; and an aqueous medium. The first monomer: compound represented by (Z—Y)nX, where Z is a C1-6 polyfluoroalkyl group or the like, Y is a bivalent organic group or the like, n is 1 or 2, and X is a polymerizable unsaturated group. The second monomer: (meth)acrylate having a C18-30 alkyl group but not a polyfluoroalkyl group. The third monomer: a fluoroolefin.

Abstract: An optical film, a backlight unit, and an optical display apparatus, the optical film including a base film, and an optical functional layer on at least one side of the base film, wherein at least one of the base film and the optical functional layer includes rubber.

Abstract: Blended fluoropolymer compositions that, in one exemplary application, may be applied as a coating to a flexible substrate and, optionally, to a flexible 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 low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethyelene (LPTFE) and at least one melt-processible fluoropolymer (MPF). In another embodiment, the composition includes a fluoropolymer base component including at least one fluoropolymer such as high molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene (HPTFE), and additionally includes the LPTFE/MPF blended fluoropolymer composition. After being applied to the flexible 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.

Abstract: A transparent plastic foil with improved weathering resistance and increased intrinsic stability is provided. The foil contains a) poly(meth)acrylate and polyvinylidene fluoride in a ratio of from 1:0.01 to 1:0.5 (w/w); and b) a mixture containing a UV stabilizer and a UV absorber. Use of the foil as a protective coating is also included.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) solvent dispersion composition containing PVDF (such as KYNAR 500) that is free of fluorosurfactants, an organic solvent, and low levels of dispersants. A pigmented version of this dispersion is also covered. The dispersion is useful for producing tough, chemical-resistant coatings, especially on metallic substrates, including for use as a coil coating or an architectural coating.

Abstract: To provide a curable composition which is sufficiently cured even without a heating step at high temperature and from which a low dielectric constant cured film excellent in the solvent resistance is obtained. A curable composition comprising a fluorinated polyarylene prepolymer (A) having a crosslinkable functional group, a compound (B) having a number average molecular weight of from 140 to 5,000, having at least two crosslinkable functional groups and having no fluorine atoms, a copolymer (C) having the following units (c1) and (c2) and a radical polymerization initiator (D): unit (c1): a unit having a fluoroalkyl group having at most 20 carbon atoms, which may have an etheric oxygen atom between carbon atoms, and having no crosslinkable functional group; unit (c2): a unit having a crosslinkable functional group.

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: Light-weight and/or low density paint and coating formulations that yield light-weight coatings which exhibit advantageous durability and wear resistance, including golf club shafts incorporating such paint and coating formulations.

Abstract: Described herein is a composition, article and method thereof, wherein the composition comprises (i) a fluoropolymer and (ii) an ionic liquid.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a thermoplastic fluoropolymer composition comprising: at least one thermoplastic partially fluorinated fluoropolymer having a melt flow index (MFI) of less than 10 g/10 min, as measured according to ASTM D-1238 under a piston load of 5 kg polymer A; from 0.05 to 5% by weight of A at least one (per)fluoropolyether, polymer B; and from 0 to 10% by weight of A of at least one per(halo)fluoropolymer polymer C. The addition of a (per)fluoropolyether B and, optionally, of a per(halo)fluoropolymer C advantageously enables improvement of rheological behavior of thermoplastic partially fluorinated fluoropolymer A, making possible processing in less severe conditions and yielding final parts with outstanding surface aspect and good homogeneity and coherency. Still objects of the inventions are the process for manufacturing said thermoplastic fluoropolymer composition and the articles thereof.

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: A thin sheet for a solar cell module is provided, which includes a substrate and at least one fluoro-containing coating layer, wherein the fluoro-containing coating layer includes: (a) a fluoro resin, including a homopolymer or a copolymer formed with a fluoro olefin monomer selected from the group consisting of monofluoroethylene, vinylidene fluoride, chlorotrifluoroethylene, tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and a combination thereof; (b) an adhesion promoter of the formula R1Si(R2)3; and (c) an adhesion co-promoter, wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification. A solar cell module having the thin sheet is further provided.

Abstract: Blended fluoropolymer compositions that may be applied as a coating to a flexible substrate. The compositions include at least one high molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene (HPTFE), at least one a low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene (LPTFE) and at least one melt processible fluoropolymer (MPF). After being applied to the flexible substrate, optionally over a primer or basecoat and/or midcoat and then cured, the compositions form coatings that demonstrate improvement in one or more of abrasion resistance, release characteristics, translucency/transparency, and impermeability.

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: The invention pertains to a thermoplastic fluoropolymer composition comprising: at least one thermoplastic partially fluorinated fluoropolymer having a melt flow index (MFI) of less than 10 g/10 min, as measured according to ASTM D-1238 under a piston load of 5 kg polymer A; from 0.05 to 5% by weight of A at least one (per)fluoropolyether, polymer B; and from 0 to 10% by weight of A of at least one per(halo)fluoropolymer polymer C. The addition of a (per)fluoropolyether B and, optionally, of a per(halo)fluoropolymer C advantageously enables improvement of rheological behavior of thermoplastic partially fluorinated fluoropolymer A, making possible processing in less severe conditions and yielding final parts with outstanding surface aspect and good homogeneity and coherency. Still objects of the inventions are the process for manufacturing said thermoplastic fluoropolymer composition and the articles thereof.

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 present invention relates to a process for forming a polymeric composition composed of a fluoropolymer and of zinc oxide (ZnO) of nanometric size from an acrylic masterbatch. The polymeric composition is intended for the manufacture of films transparent in the visible region and opaque to UV radiation. More particularly, in the composition according to the invention, the filler is present in a proportion by weight of 0.1 to 10%, preferably of 0.5 to 6%, the ZnO particles have a size ranging from 25 to 40 nm, preferably from 30 to 35 nm, these particles have a surface treatment and the said composition is devoid of acrylic polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing a fluorinated copolymer composition, capable of uniformly mixing a fluorinated copolymer (A) having repeating units derived from ethylene and repeating units derived from tetrafluoroethylene, and a thermoplastic resin (B), at a relatively low temperature. The invention also relates to a method for producing a fluorinated copolymer composition comprising a fluorinated copolymer (A), a thermoplastic resin (B) which excludes the fluorinated copolymer (A), and a medium (C) capable of dissolving at least the fluorinated copolymer (A). The invention also relates to a coating composition capable of forming a coating film provided with characteristics of the fluorinated copolymer (A) and the thermoplastic resin (B), an article having such a coating film, and a molded product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin which generates an acid by irradiation and is a salt of an organic cation and an anionic polymer wherein the anionic polymer has no carbon-carbon unsaturated bond. The present invention further provides a chemically amplified resist composition comprising the same.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a thermoplastic VDF polymer composition comprising: at least one thermoplastic vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymer comprising at least 85% by moles of recurring units derived from VDF; and at least one ethylene/chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE) polymer, wherein said ECTFE polymer possesses a melting point of less than 210° C. and it is comprised in an amount of from 0.1 to 20% wt with respect to the total weight of VDF polymer and ECTFE polymer. The invention also pertains to a process for making the VDF polymer and to the uses thereof for manufacturing films, in particular transparent films.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for making a consolidated or densified composite article comprising polymer, particularly fluoropolymer, and oriented carbon fiber, which provides suitability for use in chemical-mechanical applications.