Abstract: Mineral particle dispersions in an organic hydrophobic medium (organosols) are stabilized by amphiphilic block polymers containing RA groups for developing interactions with the surface of the particles and at least one hydrophobic block B having an affinity for the organic medium of the dispersion.

Abstract: A water based coating composition containing 2-40 wt % resin, 0.05-30 wt % mixed solution including grafting filler/Si compound/surfactant/polymer and 0.05-10 wt % additives can be used for the production of an optical-use polyester film. The described resin contains about: a. 20-50 wt %, based on the weight of the coated layer, of composition A which is polyester resin; b. 10-40 wt %, based on the weight of the coated layer, of composition B which is alkylated melamine formaldehyde crosslinking resin; c. 20-80 wt %, based on the weight of the coated layer, of composition C which is acrylic resin. The coated polyester film has some superior properties such as high transparency, low haze value, good adhesion and anti-blocking property. It is suitable for optical applications such as a base film of the brightness enhance film or a base film for the light diffusing plate in a LCD.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pigment formulation comprising a pigment (A) treated with an oligomeric or polymeric amine or encapsulated in a polymer, to processes for the preparation thereof and also to the use thereof in producing coloured plastics or coloured polymer particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermosetting resin composition comprising (A) 20 to 90 mass % of thermosetting resin, (B) 10 to 80 mass % of inorganic and/or organic fine particles and (C) 0.1 to 5 mass % of fluorine-containing polyether, wherein (C) is polymer having fluorinated alkyl polyoxetane structure of formula (1) or (2), (m is an integer of 1 to 100, n is an integer of 1 to 6, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 each represent a straight or branched chain alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, with a proviso that at least 50% of hydrogen atoms present in the alkyl group is substituted by fluorine and the other hydrogen atoms are substituted by hydrogen, iodine, chlorine or bromine atoms) or a composition containing copolymer which consists of monomer having fluorinated alkyl polyoxetane structure and oxygen-containing monomer having 2 to 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Non-aqueous, liquid coating compositions which contain at least one epoxy-functional binder A and at least one carboxyl-functional cross-linking resin B, wherein the at least one cross-linking resin B is present as particles having a melting temperature of 40 to 180° C.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a coating material for a room temperature curable solvent-borne overcoating material having chipping resistance and not allowing occurrence of cracks, and a room temperature curable solvent-borne overcoating material using the same, the room temperature curable solvent-borne overcoating material being excellent in abrasion resistance and in performance such as weather resistance, contamination resistance and adhesion. [Solving Means] A coating material is formed of a lipophilic polyrotaxane including a cyclic molecule, a linear molecule piercing through the cyclic molecule to include it, and blocking groups disposed at both end terminals of the linear molecule to prevent departure of the cyclic molecule. In the lipophilic polyrotaxane, at least one of the linear molecule and the cyclic molecule has a hydrophobic modification group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate resin composition having good flowability and excellent impact resistance. The resin composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate resin; and (B) about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight of a polyolefin modified with at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of methacrylate groups, acrylate groups, modified ester groups, C6-C12 arylate groups, acrylonitrile groups, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a thermoplastic resin composition derived from (i) a polyester derived from a cycloaliphatic diol, and an aromatic diacid; (ii) a polycarbonate derived from at least from 20 mole percent to 100 mole percent of an aromatic diol derived from structure II wherein R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C30 aliphatic, C2-C30 cycloaliphatic and C2-C30 aromatic groups, X is CH2 and m is an integer from 3 to 7, n is an integer from 1 to 4, p is an integer from 1 to 4, and from 0 mole percent to 80 mole percent of a second aromatic dihydroxy compound; and wherein the resin composition is transparent is disclosed. Also disclosed is a process to prepare this composition and articles therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a halogen-free phosphorous epoxy resin composition, primarily used as an adhesive for the printed circuit board. The composition comprises a halogen-free phosphorous contained epoxy resin which reduces the addition amount of additional flame retardant; in order to offer flame retardancy while maintaining high flexibility of flexible printed circuit board.

Abstract: A self-healing composite material comprising a fibre-reinforced polymeric matrix, wherein the polymeric matrix comprises a thermosetting polymer and a thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: A method for producing a rubber compound wherein the mechanical properties thereof are improved. In particular, the rubber compound has an increased elongation at rupture and/or increased tensile strength and/or increased tear strength and also a reduced compression set (DVR). The rubber compound includes a rubber which has at least two functional groups which can be cross-linked by hydrosilylation, a cross-linking agent consisting of hydrosiloxane or a hydrosiloxane derivative or a mixture of several hydrosiloxanes or derivatives, which include at least two SiH-groups per molecule in the centre, a hydrosilylation catalyst system, at least one filling material and a coagent which can be cross-linked by hydrosilylation.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyesters which contain carboxy groups and which are used as dispersing agents for pigment concentrates for the colouring of thermoplastics, and to a process for their preparation. The invention further relates to the use of the polyesters as dispersing agents, and also to masterbatches which comprise pigments, thermoplastics and the polyesters.

Abstract: Provided is an antistatic white polyester film for a surface illuminant reflector, which has practically adequate reflective performance in a visible light region, can form a film with stability even if inorganic fine particles are added in a high concentration, prevents dirt and dust from adhering to the surface of the film due to having an antistatic coat, can control the gloss levels of the front and back sides of the film, and thereby can control a diffusing property of light, and can be suitably used as a base material for a reflector used for a liquid crystal display or an internally illuminated electric ornament signboard. An antistatic white polyester film for a surface illuminant reflector, having a base material layer formed by using a polyester resin and an antistatic applied layer having the surface resistivity of 3×1012 ?/? or less at a temperature of 23° C.

Abstract: Highly elastomeric, curable, paintable silicone compositions are provided. The paintable silicone compositions comprise an organopolysiloxane, a silicone functional crosslinker, and an organic polymer. The highly elastomeric, curable, paintable silicone compositions have an elongation of at least 150% and are useful as paintable sealants and caulks.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to long-fiber-reinforced two-phase incompatible matrix-fiber composites which include fibers wetted completely by an incompatible mixture of thermoplastic materials. The resin mixture generally includes a polyester oligomer/polymer combination and a high polymer thermoplastic resin. The composites of the disclosure exhibit a reduced level of fiber attrition after melt-processing into articles, and show substantial improvements in mechanical properties.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an aqueous dispersion of resin fine particles, including: a mixing step of mixing an aqueous medium, a resin having an acid group, a basic substance, and a surfactant to obtain a mixture; an emulsification step of applying a shearing force to the mixture while heating at temperature 10.0° C. or more higher than a softening temperature (Tm) of the resin having the acid group to obtain an emulsified product; and a cooling step of obtaining an aqueous dispersion of resin fine particles by cooling the emulsified product, in which, in the cooling step, cooling is carried out at a cooling rate of 0.5° C./min or more to 10.0° C./min or less to a glass transition temperature (Tg) of the resin having the acid group or lower while a shearing force is applied.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition comprising a polyisocyanate, a polyol, a metal based catalyst for the addition reaction of isocyanate groups and hydroxyl groups, a thiol-functional compound, and a carboxylic acid wherein the carbonyl group of the carboxylic acid is in conjugation with a ?-electron system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable thermoplastic polyester metal-, metal salt-and starch-free composition containing A) at least 50% by weight thermoplastic polyester, B) 2-20% by weight a biodegradable organic molecule having a low molecular weight, preferably ranging from 2 to 10% by weight and C) 0-30% by weight thermoplastic polymer different from the compound A.

Abstract: A polyamide molding composition with the following constitution is described: (A) from 30 to 100% by weight of at least one 10T/6T copolyamide, where this is composed of (A1) from 40 to 95 mol % of 10T units, formed from the monomers 1,10-decanediamine and terephthalic acid (A2) from 5 to 60 mol % of 6T units, formed from the monomers 1,6-hexanediamine and terephthalic acid (B) from 0 to 70% by weight of reinforcing materials and/or fillers (C) from 0 to 50% by weight of additives and/or further polymers where the entirety of components A to C is 100%, with the proviso that in component (A) up to 30 mol %, based on the entirety of the dicarboxylic acids, of the terephthalic acid can have been replaced by other aromatic, aliphatic, or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acids, and with the proviso that in component (A) up to 30 mol % of 1,10-decanediamine and respectively 1,6-hexanediamine, based on the entirety of the diamines, can have been replaced by other diamines, and with the proviso that not more than 3

Abstract: The invention relates to radiation-curable, water-emulsifiable compounds containing isocyanate groups or capped isocyanate groups, and to their use.

Abstract: A composition comprises a polyester-polycarbonate polymer comprising isophthalate-terephthalate-resorcinol ester units and carbonate units, a poly(C4-alkylene) ester, and a polyester comprising cyclohexanedimethylene terephthalate units, or a combination of cyclohexanedimethylene terephthalate and ethylene terephthalate. The composition can be extruded into pellets that are clear and colorless. The composition can further be molded into articles having a percent haze value less than or equal to 10 percent, and total luminous transmittance value of greater than or equal to 70 percent, measured in accordance with ASTM D1003-00. Also disclosed is a method for forming the compositions, and articles prepared therefrom.

Abstract: Provided is a polymer alloy composition having excellent fatigue resistance, impact resistance and chemical resistance. The composition comprises about 30 to about 80% by weight of a polycarbonate resin, about 20 to about 70% by weight of a polyester resin having an intrinsic viscosity of about 1.2 to about 2, and about 0.5 to about 20 parts by weight of an impact modifier, based on about 100 parts by weight of the polycarbonate resin and the polyester resin.

Abstract: Compositions of thermoplastic polyesters and sepiolite-type clay in which the clay is dispersed in the polyester as often fibrous particles whose smallest dimension is less than 100 nm are made by polymerizing the polyester precursors in the presence of the clay. The compositions have good physical properties and can be melt molded into various articles. Many of these articles may be coated (painted) and are especially useful for appearance parts such as visible exterior automotive body parts.

Abstract: A transparent article includes a continuous polyester matrix having at least one incompatible filler dispersed therein. The incompatible filler provides domains in the polyester matrix, each domain having a particular dimension, thus providing a range of dimensions for the domains in the article. To create haze, the dimensions are within the range of from about 380 nm to about 720 nm. Once the range of dimensions is determined, a light absorbent composition can be found which absorbs light at a range of wavelengths that at least substantially covers the range of dimensions of the domains. In doing so, it has been found that the haze of the article can be substantially masked. Method for producing the article and for masking the haze are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycarbonate, polyester carbonate and polyester having end groups derived from alkylsiloxane-substituted phenols, as well as to the use of phenolic compounds having alkylsiloxane substituents as chain terminators in the preparation of polycarbonate, polyester carbonate and polyester, as well as to mouldings and extrudates produced from these polymers, to processes for the preparation of the polymers, and to novel phenolic compounds of formula (2).

Abstract: Processes for generating aqueous dispersions for use in the emulsion/aggregation technique, by combining crystalline polyester resin, amorphous polyester resin and water, heating and agitating the mixture and generating an aqueous dispersion containing both crystalline polyester resin particles and amorphous polyester resin particles.

Abstract: A synthetic polymer composition comprising a blend of a synthetic thermoplastic polymer and a polymer containing a polyether chain as a constituent, wherein the article manufactured from the blend contains an active compound is disclosed. Yarns may be formed from the synthetic polymer blend and then knitted or woven into articles, such as net or fabric. The articles may be treated with active compounds such as a perfume, fabric softener, sunscreen agent, antibacterial agent, pesticide, insecticide and such other compounds that provide functionality on the article. The treated articles of the invention retain more than an effective amount of active compounds even after numerous washings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sizing compositions, glass fibers at least partially coated with sizing compositions, and glass fiber reinforced composite materials. In one embodiment, a sizing composition comprises at least one maleic anhydride copolymer, at least one coupling agent, and a reaction product of an alkoxylated amine and a polycarboxylic acid, which is further reacted with an epoxy compound.

Abstract: A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition, from 10 to 80 wt. % of a polyester; from 10 to 80 wt. % of a polycarbonate; from 0 to 20 wt. % of an impact modifier; from 1 to less than 25 wt. % of a reinforcing filler; from 0.1 to less than 2.5 wt. % of a fibrillated fluoropolymer; from 0 to 5 wt. % of an additive selected from the group consisting of antioxidants, mold release agents, colorants, quenchers, stabilizers, and combinations thereof, wherein the composition has a heat deflection temperature of at least 110° C., measured in accordance with to ASTM D648 on 3.2 mm thick molded bars at 0.455 MPa.

Abstract: The invention relates to a resin polymer blend comprising at least two dry blended, non-melt processible resin polyimide particulates, wherein the non-melt processible resin polyimide articulates are molded by compression molding.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermosetting powder compositions which give coatings proving remarkable weatherability, excellent mechanical properties and an outstanding flow containing a binder which comprises a mixture of amorphous polyesters (A) containing from 50 to 100 mol % of isophthalic acid and from 70 to 100 mol % of neopentyl glycol, and (B) which comprises from 75 to 100 mol % of at least one straight-chain saturated di-carboxylic aliphatic acid having from 4 to 14 carbon atoms and from 75 to 100 mol % of at least one branched chain aliphatic diol.

Abstract: A process for the production of impact-modified composition that contains polyalkylene terephthalate and polycarbonate resins is disclosed. The process includes (i) in a first step combining in the melt at 90 to 175° C. glycidyl ester with at least one member selected from the first group consisting of polyalkylene terephthalate and polycarbonate to obtain a molten mixture, said member in powder form, and (ii) in a subsequent step combining the molten mixture with at least one component selected from the second group consisting of polyalkylene terephthalate and polycarbonate to obtain a composition. The composition is characterized in high gloss value.

Abstract: Described is a process for increasing the molecular weight of a composition of one or more biodegradable aliphatic and/or aliphatic-aromatic thermoplastic polyesters of the dicarboxylic acid/diol type, comprising the reactive extrusion of said polyesters with organic peroxides; and a composition obtained by the process.

Abstract: An electrical insulation system and method are disclosed which are based on poly(butylene terephthalate), wherein the poly(butylene terephthalate) contains a polymerized cyclic low molecular weight oligomeric poly(butylene terephthalate) resin. At least one filler material or a mixture of filler materials can be included. At least one hydrophobic compound or a mixture of hydrophobic compounds can also be included.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power and/or telecommunications cable including at least one layer of a material obtained from a composition comprising: a thermoplastic polymer matrix; and a phenolic resin; wherein said phenolic resin is selected from novolac phenol-formaldehyde resins and novolac cyanate ester resins, and wherein said material includes nodules of hardened phenolic resin dispersed throughout the material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball having at least one layer which includes a polymer composition containing at least 50 wt % of an acid polymer and at least 0.5 wt % of a polylactic acid, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total polymeric weight of the polymer composition. At least 70% of the acid groups of the acid polymer are neutralized by a cation source or a metal salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a two-constituent composition, wherein the first constituent (A) contains at least one polyurethane prepolymer which has isocyanate end groups and is produced from at least one aromatic polyisocyanate and at least one polyol, and at least one polyaldimine which can be obtained from at least one polyamine having aliphatic primary amino groups and at least one aldehyde which, in position ? in relation to the carbonyl group, does not have any C—H groups. The second constituent (B) contains water which is bound to a carrier material. The inventive composition is characterised in that it exhibits a high early strength, and hardens quickly, thus not forming any bubbles.

Abstract: A pigment dispersant is disclosed comprising a tri-block copolymer having a first block comprising a glycidyl (meth)acrylate reacted with a napthoic acid, a second block comprising (meth)acrylic acid alkyl esters, and a third block comprising (meth)acrylic acid alkyl esters, wherein said third block is different from said second block. The dispersant is suited for use in a nanoparticulate dispersion comprising pigment particles having an average primary particle size of less than 100 nm.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous ink with high storage stability and scratch resistance at such a high level that the coloring material of an image is not scraped off even when lightly touched with a sharp product. The aqueous ink includes a water-insoluble coloring material and plural polymers. The plural polymers include a polymer A which relatively contributes to dispersion of the water-insoluble coloring material and a polymer B which does not relatively contribute to the dispersion of the water-insoluble coloring material compared to the polymer A. The polymer A includes a block copolymer having an acid value of 120 mgKOH/g to 180 mgKOH/g and having an ethylene oxide group as a nonionic group. The polymer B has an acid value of 150 mgKOH/g or less and a hydrogen bond parameter (?h) of the polymer obtained by solubility parameters of monomers constituting the polymer of 1.0 cal0.5/cm1.5 or more and 3.2 cal0.5/cm1.5 or less.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises about 10 to about 85 wt. % of a polycarbonate resin; about 1 to about 40 wt. % of an impact modifier composition; and about 1 to about 50 wt. % of an impact-modified alkyl(meth)acrylate polymer; each based on the total combined weight of the thermoplastic composition, exclusive of any filler. The compositions have improved weld line strength, and are useful in the manufacture of molded parts, especially for electronic devices.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups, the reaction product of an amino-containing organoalkoxysilane with a dicarboxylic anhydride, and an organopolysiloxane containing long-chain alkyl and alkoxy groups, but free of hydroxyl groups are emulsified and dispersed in water in the presence of a surfactant to form a coating emulsion composition.

Abstract: Polyesters and polyester containers having a reduced coefficient of friction and improved clarity are produced using an antiblock agent comprising a dried talc having from about 20 to about 300 ppm water or a fatty acid tethered talc. The use of these talcs result in polyesters and polyester containers having a coefficient of less than about 1.0 and a clarity with haze values of less than about 4%.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a polyester resin composition and a plastic article produced from the resin composition. The polyester resin composition comprises about 100 parts by weight of a polybutylene terephthalate base resin, about 10 to about 50 parts by weight of a polyethylene terephthalate glycol resin, about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight of an inorganic filler, and about 0.01 to about 5 parts by weight of a resin stabilizer.

Abstract: Polymer composition comprising—an aromatic polyamide, —more than 5 wt. % (based on the total weight of the composition) of at least one crystalline silicate chosen from nesosilicates, sorosilicates, cyclosilicates, tectosilicates and inosilicates, —more than 2 wt. % (based on the total weight of the composition) of at least one white pigment, and/or more than 0.003 wt. % (based on the total weight of the composition) of at least one optical brightener, and —more than 1 wt. % (based on the total weight of the composition) of at least one optionally functionalized olefin copolymer. Article comprising said polymer composition. 5 figures.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 98.9% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polyester, B) from 0.01 to 50% by weight of B1) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polycarbonate with an OH number of from 1 to 600 mg KOH/g of polycarbonate (to DIN 53240, Part 2), or B2) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polyester of AxBy type, where x is at least 1.1 and y is at least 2.1, or a mixture of these, C) from 0.1 to 40% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester elastomer, D) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to D) is 100%.

Abstract: A laser weldable PBT-series resin composition comprises a polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)-series resin (A), and at least one resin (B) selected from the group consisting of a polycarbonate-series resin (b1), a styrenic resin (b2), a polyethylene terephthalate-series resin (b3) and an acrylic resin (b4). The PBT-series resin (A) may be a PBT homopolyester, or a PBT-series copolymer modified with not more than 30 mol % of a copolymerizable monomer (e.g., a bisphenol compound or an adduct thereof with an alkylene oxide, and an asymmetrical aromatic dicarboxylic acid). The ratio (weight ratio) of the resin (B) relative to the PBT-series resin (A) [the former/the latter] is about 0.1/1 to 1.5/1. The resin composition may comprise a glass fiber. The resin composition is excellent in laser weldability, and can improve in welding strength of a shaped article formed from the resin composition.

Abstract: Water reducible graft polymers and coatings, including aerosol coatings, are described. The graft copolymers are useful for application to plastic and other substrates.

Abstract: A curable composition useful as a thermosetting binder, comprising a polycarboxy polymer or copolymer, a glycerol derivative, and, optionally, a phosphorous containing compound.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for improving mechanical properties and thermal stability of composites of poly(vinyl chloride) and at least one natural fiber comprising including in said composite an agent comprising a polymer or copolymer comprising at least one alkali metal salt of at least one polymerized ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. Articles of manufacture comprising the stabilized PVC are also disclosed.

Abstract: An adhesive film composition includes a polyester-based thermoplastic resin, an elastomer resin containing at least one of a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, or an epoxy group, an epoxy resin, a phenol curing agent, one or more of a latent catalytic curing agent or a curing catalyst, a silane coupling agent, and a filler.