Abstract: The present invention provides the use of a mineral oil in a fluoroelastomer composition comprising a fluoroelastomer to improve the flow of said composition during processing to form an article therefrom and/or to improve the release from a mold of a vulcanized article produced from said fluoroelastomer composition. Further provide are a fluoroelastomer composition that includes a mineral oil, a method of making an article therewith and a method of preparing the fluoroelastomer composition.

Abstract: Rubber aircraft parts are made of the cured form of a curable composition comprising a perfluoropolyether polymer having a perfluoropolyether backbone and at least one reactive group, a crosslinking agent for crosslinking the polymer, and a silica filler having an average particle size of 0.001-10 &mgr;m. By providing dramatically improved sealability at low temperatures of −25 to −55° C., particularly during use in a dynamic state, and much improved resistance to amines and other chemicals, such rubber parts can ensure the reliable sealability of fluid line junctions in jet engines.

Abstract: A flame retardant organic resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an aromatic ring-containing organic resin and (B) 0.01-50 parts by weight of a branched organopolysiloxane described by average molecular formula (R13SiO1/2)a(R2SiO3/2)b(SiO4/2)c(R3O1/2)d(HO1/2)e, where each R1 is independently selected from alkyl groups comprising 1 to 12 carbon atoms and alkenyl groups comprising 2 to 12 carbon atoms; each R2 is independently selected from alkyl groups comprising 1 to 12 carbon atoms, alkenyl groups comprising 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and aryl groups comprising 6 to 12 carbon atoms, where the aryl groups of R2 are at least 30 mol % based on total monovalent hydrocarbon in R1 and R2, R3 represents an alkyl group, subscripts a and b are positive numbers, and subscripts c, d, and e are 0 or positive numbers.

Abstract: A vinylidene fluoride resin composition which is stable to heat at molding temperatures and is free from foaming and coloration, and molded products made by forming the vinylidene fluoride resin composition are provided. The vinylidene fluoride resin composition may comprise 100 parts by weight of a vinylidene fluoride homopolymer; 2-20 parts by weight of a polyester plasticizer; 0.01-0.5 parts by weight of a phosphite compound; and a phenol compound.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating fibrous substrates, such as leather, by contacting the substrate with a fluorochemical compound comprising: a fluorochemical oligomeric portion comprising an aliphatic backbone with a plurality of pendant fluoroaliphatic groups, each fluoroaliphatic group having a fully fluorinated terminal group and each independently linked to a carbon atom of the aliphatic backbone through an organic linking group; an aliphatic moiety; and a linking group which links the fluorochemical oligomeric portion to the aliphatic moiety. The fluorochemical compounds provide desirable oil, water and stain repellency to fibrous substrates.

Abstract: To provide an un-sintered polytetrafluoroethylene processed article which has an un-sintered polytetrafluoroethylene layer formed by coating and/or impregnating with an aqueous dispersion of PTFE and is characterized in that a content of alkyl phenols detected from the un-sintered PTFE layer is not more than 0.1 ppm. The un-sintered PTFE-processed article scarcely contains alkyl phenols which are suspected as chemical substances having endocrine disrupting activity.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous dispersions of cationic urethane-acrylic copolymers containing fluorinated acrylic monomers characterized in that the dispersions are obtained by radical polymerization in aqueous dispersion of fluorinated and non-fluorinated acrylic monomers (A) and of vinyl terminated polyurethane-acrylates containing cationic groups (B). The present invention relates to aqueous dispersions of urethane-acrylic copolymers containing fluorinated acrylic monomers and to their use as finishing agents in oleo and water repellent treatment in the textile, leather and paper field and to a procedure for the preparation of the aqueous dispersions of polymers.

Abstract: To provide an elastomer molded article for a semiconductor manufacturing equipment which not only has cleanliness required but also has an excellent plasma resistance and an excellent property of metal-elution inhibition. The elastomer molded article is obtained by crosslinking a crosslinkable elastomer composition comprising a crosslinkable elastomer component and a carbon black filler having an average particle size of not more than 700 &mgr;m and an impurity metal content measured by an ashing analysis method of not more than 300 ppm and has an impurity metal content measured by an ashing analysis method of not more than 100 ppm. An increasing rate of particles generated by irradiating oxygen plasma to the article is not more than 500% or an amount of impurity metals extracted from the article with a 50% aqueous solution of HF is not more than 500 ppb.

Abstract: An ink composition for use in a dielectric or electroluminescent (EL) layer of an EL device, as well as a method of preparation of such composition, are presented. The composition comprises a water-based dispersion of a hydrophobic polymer with a high dielectric constant, rheological additives and a dielectric powder or EL phosphor powder.

Abstract: A vinylidene fluoride resin composition which is stable to heat at molding temperatures and is free from foaming and coloration, and molded products made by forming the vinylidene fluoride resin composition are provided. The vinylidene fluoride resin composition of the present invention comprises 100 parts by weight of a vinylidene fluoride resin, 2-20 parts by weight of a polyester plasticizer, 0.01-0.5 parts by weight of a phosphite compound. The vinylidene fluoride resin composition may further comprises a phenol compound.

Abstract: A crosslinkable fluororubber composition comprising (A) a polymer comprising a perfluoro compound having at least two alkenyl groups and a divalent perfluoroalkylene or perfluoropolyether structure a compound having at least two hydrosilyl groups, the hydrosilyl-bearing compound being added to some of the alkenyl groups in the perfluoro compound, (B) a reinforcing filler, and (C) a crosslinking agent having a hydrosilyl group and capable of addition reaction or a peroxide crosslinking agent, and (D) a surface treating agent having at least one fluoroalkenyl group and silanol group in the molecule, is roll millable and compression moldable. It cures into products having satisfactory solvent resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance, and low-temperature properties.

Abstract: Highly fluorinated ion-exchange polymers achieve dissolution in aqueous tetrahydrofuran at lower pressures and temperatures than in other solvents, with few or no side products being formed.

Abstract: The invention provides a fluorothermoplastic composition comprising interpolymerized units derived from about 94 to about 97.5 mole percent (mol %) tetrafluoroethylene (TFE), about 2 to about 3 mol % perfluoro (propyl vinyl ether) (PPVE), and about 0.5 to about 3 mol % hexafluoropropylene (HFP). The invention also provides a fluorothermoplastic composition comprising interpolymerized units derived from about 94 to about 97 mol % TFE, about 0.75 to about 3 mol % PPVE, and about 1.5 to about 3.5 mol % HFP.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method for preparing imides (I) and (IT) from compounds having a sulfonyl fluoride func

Abstract: A process for producing a fluorine-containing acrylic or methacrylic polymer, comprises polymerizing a fluorine-containing acrylate or methacrylate in a solution phase formed of an organic solvent and dissolved therein a monomer containing a fluorine-containing acrylate or methacrylate having a polyfluoroalkyl group having 6 to 16 carbon atoms. A non-halogen type solvent is used as the organic solvent and the fluorine-containing acrylate or methacrylate is so polymerized that a polymer-containing liquid phase comprised of the fluorine-containing acrylic or methacrylic polymer formed with progress of polymerization and the organic solvent is separated from the solution phase. This process enables production of a fluorine-containing acrylic or methacrylic polymer having a fluorine monomer in a high proportion by the use of a commonly available general-purpose solvent, without using any fluorine type solvent.

Abstract: A water dispersion type water and oil repellent composition containing a copolymer (A) which is a copolymer containing polymerized units based on a polymerizable monomer having a polyfluoroalkyl group and polymerized units based on stearyl (meth)acrylate, and which is produced by using a material having a purity of stearyl (meth)acrylate higher than 91 mass %, wherein the ratio of particles having an average particle diameter of from 30 to 150 nm is at least 80% of the total number of particles of the copolymer (A) in a dispersion medium.

Abstract: A resin composition which gives a molded article having both of excellent mechanical properties and abrasion resistance with maintaining excellent thermal resistance, chemical resistance, surface characteristics (non-sticking property, low friction property), electric insulating property, etc. of a fluorine-containing polymer; a molded article obtained from the resin composition; and a method for producing the molded article are provided. The resin composition comprises: (A-1) a fluorine-containing ethylenic polymer prepared by copolymerizing at least one of fluorine-containing monomers having any one of hydroxyl, carboxyl, a carboxylate salt group, a carboxylate ester group or epoxy in an amount of 0.05 to 30% by mole on the basis of the total amount of monomers, and (B-1) an inorganic filler or a non-meltable organic filler, wherein said resin composition comprises 1 to 99.5% by weight of the component (A-1) and 0.5 to 99% by weight of the component (B-1).

Abstract: Spherulites in a molded article obtained from a melt-processable crystalline fluorine-containing resin composition are minimized to give the transparent molded article having a smooth surface and being resistant to contamination. An agent for minimizing spherulite size which comprises an amorphous fluorine-containing polymer or a fluorine-containing multi-segment polymer. The fluorine-containing multi-segment polymer comprises an amorphous segment and a crystalline segment.

Abstract: Spherulites in a molded article obtained from a melt-processable crystalline fluorine-containing resin composition are minimized to give the transparent molded article having a smooth surface and being resistant to contamination. An agent for minimizing spherulite size which comprises an amorphous fluorine-containing polymer or a fluorine-containing multi-segment polymer. The fluorine-containing multi-segment polymer comprises an amorphous segment and a crystalline segment.

Abstract: A durable water repellent agent comprising a repellent and a fluorine-containing resin, wherein the repellent comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of a perfluoroalkyl group-containing substance (I), a fluorine-containing surfactant (II), a fluorine-containing oil (III), a fluorosilicone oil (IV) and a silicone oil (V), the solid content weight ratio between said repellent and said fluorine-containing resin being (repellent):(fluorine-containing resin)=50:50 to 99:1.

Abstract: The present invention provides a two-step method of making a latex in a highly fluorinated liquid solvent, including a first step of polymerizing together a mixture of: i) 1-2 parts by weight of one or more non-fluorinated free-radically-polymerizable monomers, and ii) 1-9 parts by weight of one or more highly fluorinated macromers terminated at one or more sites with free-radically-polymerizable groups to form a dispersion of seed particles; and a second step of polymerizing together said seed particles with an additional 10-1,000 percent by weight, relative to the total weight of the seed particles, of one or more non-fluorinated free-radically-polymerizable monomers. The present invention additionally provides a fine latex comprising a highly fluorinated liquid solvent and dispersed particles having an average particle size of 250 nm or less and more preferably 200 nm or less. The latexes of the present invention may be useful in an electrophoretic display.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable aqueous dispersions comprising one or a number of hydroxylated fluorinated copolymers consisting of vinylidene fluoride and/or of trifluoroethylene, of tetrafluoroethylene, of one or a number of hydroxylated allylic monomers, and optionally of one or a number of monomers chosen from non-hydroxylated vinyl ethers. The stable aqueous dispersions optionally further comprise one or a number of acrylic copolymers consisting of methyl methacrylate and of one or a number of other alkyl (meth)acrylate(s), which are optionally functionalized or substituted. The stable aqueous dispersions are prepared by dispersion in water of an organic solution of the above copolymers and then by removal of the organic solvent. They can in particular be used as binders for aqueous-phase paints or varnishes.

Abstract: To provide a thermoplastic polyester resin composition which has a very good durability to alkaline solutions for a long period of time. That is, a thermoplastic polyester resin composition, wherein a thermoplastic polyester resin (A) is compounded with 1-25% by weight (in the total composition) of impact resistance rendering materials (B), 0.1-15% by weight (in the total composition) of a silicone compound and/or a fluorine compound (C), 1-50% by weight (in the total composition) of an inorganic filler (D), and 0.1-10% by weight of at least one polyfunctional compound (E) selected from the group consisting of an epoxy compound, an isocyanate compound and a carboxylic acid dianhydride. A molded article of the present invention has anti-stress properties even in a weld part thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides fluoropolymer powders having a diameter of from about 0.05 to about 200 microns, said powders having pendant hydrophilic groups and olefinic unsaturation. The powders are useful in applications which require a hydrophilic form of a fluropolymer powder such as poly(tetrafluoroethylene), such as a binder component in inks and coatings, or as components for paste extrusion or as components of composite materials.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersion polymerization of fluoromonomers is improved by using a combination of fluorosurfactants, one of which is a perfluoropolyether carboxylic acid or salt.

Abstract: A fluoropolyether base rubber composition comprising (A) a linear fluoropolyether compound containing at least two alkenyl groups and having a perfluoroalkyl ether structure in its backbone, (B) a surface hydrophobized silica filler having a specific surface area of at least 100 m2/g and a vinyl content of 1×10−3 to 2×10−2 Mol/100 g, (C) a curing amount of an organosilicon compound having at least two SiH groups, and (D) a hydrosilylation catalyst is curable into products having improved compression set as well as water repellency, oil repellency, solvent resistance, chemical resistance and weather resistance and finding typical use as O-rings.

Abstract: A method of preparing a composition containing a fluorocarbon thermoplastic random copolymer comprising the steps of: (A) providing a mixture having: (i) a fluorocarbon thermoplastic random copolymer having subunits of: —(CH2CF2)x—, —(CF2CF(CF3)y—, and —(CF2 CF2)z—,  wherein x is from 1 to 50 or 60 to 80 mole percent, y is from 10 to 90 mole percent, z is from 10 to 90 mole percent, x+y+z equals 100 mole percent; (ii) a filler comprising zinc oxide; (iii) a curable amino functional polydimethyl siloxane copolymer comprising aminofunctional units selected from the group consisting of (aminoethylaminopropyl) methyl, (aminopropyl) methyl and (aminopropyl) dimethyl; and (iv) antimony-doped tin oxide particles; (v) a bisphenol residue curing agent; and (B) curing the mixture for 5 to 10 hours at a temperature in the range of 25° C. to 275° C.

Abstract: A blended solid composition is provided containing a fibrillatable microparticulate PTFE polymer in an unfibrillated state and at least one elastomeric and/or fluoroplastic component. The composition is useful in making microfiber-reinforced solid compositions and articles produced therefrom.

Abstract: An injection moldable fluorine-containing meltable resin composition comprising 70 to 98 wt. % of a fluorine-containing meltable resin, and 2 to 30 wt. % of a needle-shape material having an average diameter of 3 &mgr;m or less, an average aspect ratio of between 10 and 100, and Mohs hardness of between 5 and 8, which composition has good sliding and sealing properties and excellent moldability, in particular, moldability of thin wall articles.

Abstract: An anti-reflection coating-forming composition is provided. This composition includes a polymer and a solvent.

Abstract: A high solids content composition containing a fluoroelastomer, a solvent, and a low solvent absorptine filler is workable to fill voids, coat, adhere, seal, and protect various substrates from chemical permeation, corrosion, abrasion, etc. in horizontal or vertical applications. The fluoroelastomer component comprises copolymers of hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene flouride and/or terpolymers of hexafluoropropylene, vinylidene fluoride, and tetrafluoroethylene. The solids content of the composition is at least about 75%. The composition may include a curing agent to solidify the composition.

Abstract: A mixture comprising a cross-linkable thermosetting resin and a fluorocarbon additive which is curable to form a thermoset resin composition having a gradient concentration of the fluorocarbon additive through a cross-section thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water dispersion type water and oil repellent composition which satisfies both repeated washing durability of water and oil repellency and durability of hydrostatic pressure resistance. A water dispersion type water and oil repellent composition comprising (A) a fluorine-containing copolymer having hydroxy groups, (B) a fluorine-containing copolymer having epoxy groups, (C) a compound having a blocked isocyanate group and having no carbon-carbon unsaturated bond and (D) an amino resin, as effective components.

Abstract: A polymer composition formed by:

Abstract: Calcitic and/or siliceous particulate materials are provided with increased resistance to penetration by water, oil or grease damage from water, oil or grease by a process which comprises treating said materials with an aqueous composition containing: (A) from about 0.1 to 4% by weight on a 100% solids basis of an aqueous solution or self-dispersed emulsion or dispersion of a copolymer which is a reaction product of monomers containing fluorinated groups, cationic groups and nonionic groups, optionally (B) an effective amount of a penetration assistant, and (C) water to make up 100%.

Abstract: The invention provides a surface active agent containing fluorine, which is a copolymer composed of several ethylenic unsaturated monomers containing a fluorinated alkyl group, a silicone chain, and a polyoxyalkylene group, and the surface loss energy of which is less than 110×10−5 mJ in an organic solvent. The copolymer of the surface active agent is soluble to water and in various organic solvents, and has a good compatibility with other ingredients used to form the coating compositions. The present surface active agent reduces the dynamic surface tension of the coating composition, and thereby, have a good foam-preventing property, coating compositions containing the present surface active agent yield coated films with uniform and smooth level surfaces without forming irregularity and striation even by coating operations at high speed and high shearing force.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a copolymer capable of forming a water- and oil-repellent agent that enables binding to textiles and other materials without the production of formaldehyde. The copolymer according to the present invention comprises a) a fluoroaliphatic radical-containing agent, (b) stearyl (meth)acrylate; (c) a chlorine-containing compound; and (d) a monomer selected from those that contain an anhydride functional group or are capable of forming an anhydride functional group. The present invention further provides a water and oil repellency-imparting composition for fibrous and other substrates, the composition comprising the above copolymer together with a catalyst, such as sodium hypophosphite, for forming anhydrides from the acid-containing monomers in the copolymer. The composition can further optionally comprise other additives such as, e.g., poly(acrylic acid); an extender; a softener; an antioxidant; a surfactant; and/or a plasticizer.

Abstract: A water dispersion type water and oil repellent composition obtained by polymerizing the following polymerizable monomer mixture (b) in the presence of a compound (a) having a blocked isocyanate group and no polymerizable unsaturated group: (b) a mixture comprising a polymerizable monomer having a polyfluoroalkyl group and a polymerizable monomer having no polyfluoroalkyl group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing multifunctionalized polyorganosiloxanes (POSs) comprising alkoxyl functional siloxyl units and siloxyl units each having an SH functional group, which consists in introducing the SH functional group by the reaction of H2S on a precursor POS of formula: A—(RXSiO)a—(RYSiO)b—B where R is especially a C1-C6 alkyl radical, X is a C1-C15 alkoxyl radical, Y is a C2-C30 hydrocarbon group which includes an ethylenically unsaturated group from which the SH functionality derives, a is a number ranging from 1 to 150, b is a number ranging from 1 to 150, the number a+b ranging from 2 to 300 and A and B are terminal groups which are selected respectively, from, in particular, on the one hand (R)3SiO— radicals taken alone or as mixtures with (R)2XSiO— and/or R(X)2SiO— and/or (X)3SiO— radicals and on the other hand —Si(R)3 radicals taken alone or as mixtures with —SiX(R)2 and/or —Si(X)2R and/or —Si(

Abstract: This thermoplastic composition and process for making articles of the same includes a thermoplastic matrix that includes a resin and filler materials wherein the filler materials includes a combination of fibers, at least one lubricant, and thermally conductive material, for improving tribological performance of thermoplastic materials. In the alternative, a thermally conductive lubricant may be substituted for the combination of the lubricant and the thermally conductive material.

Abstract: Described is a compound having at least one acrylate monomer, said monomer including at least one pendant group of the structure —O—CH(Rf)(Rf′), wherein Rf is a straight chain or branched perfluoroalkyl group with five or less carbon atoms, and Rf′ is a branched perfluoroalkyl group with three to five carbon atoms; and a method of reducing the surface tension of a liquid by adding a compound of the invention to the liquid. Also described is a composition that includes a compound of the invention in an aqueous solution or dispersion; a method of treating a substrate to render it oil-and/or water-repellent that includes treating a substrate with a composition of the invention; a method of coating an electrical device that includes applying a composition of the invention; a method of coating optical fibers that includes applying a composition of the invention; and an article that includes a substrate treated with a composition of the invention.

Abstract: Thermoplastic fluoropolymer compositions, flexible, without whitening, comprising: I) ETFE or ECTFE fluoropolymers modified with hydrogenated monomers; II) one or more hydrogenated plasticizers; III) one or more inorganic fire retardants; IV) optionally other ingredients such as fillers, smoke retarders, intumescent agents, pigments, lubricants, organic fire retardants and thermal stabilizers.

Abstract: A method for reducing degradation during processing of polymers. An effective amount of a foam cell nucleating agent to reduce degradation in a polymer is added to the polymer. The polymer and the foam cell nucleating agent are mixed to obtain a molten plastic and processed to obtain an unfoamed product, resulting in a reduction of degradation in the unfoamed product. The processing is preferably selected from extrusion and injection molding.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a composition for coating synthetic grain leather having both dynamic water repellency and oil repellency comprising a copolymer or blend of copolymers and a polyurethane resin in solvent.

Abstract: A fluoropolyether rubber composition comprising (A) a linear fluoropolyether compound containing at least two alkenyl groups and having a perfluoroalkyl ether structure in its backbone, (B) an organosilicon compound having at least two silicon atom-bound hydrogen atoms which all form H—Si(CaH2a)Si structures wherein “a” is 1, 2 or 3, (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst, and (D) an antidegradant, typically an aromatic secondary amine compound is curable into products having heat resistance, chemical resistance, solvent resistance, parting property, water repellency, oil repellency, and weather resistance as well as resistance to acid, alkali and oxidative degradation.

Abstract: A fluororesin coating composition comprising a dispersing medium and fluororesin particles dispersed therein, the dispersing medium mainly comprising a surfactant, and a coated article obtained using the coating composition.

Abstract: The combination of fluoropolymer processing aid with foam cell nucleating agent gives a combined processing aid that is far superior to either individually when used in the extrusion of melt processible polymers.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprising a fluororubber and, as an acid acceptor, at least one inorganic composite compound, for example, an inorganic composite oxide or an inorganic composite salt, in particular, an inorganic composite compound containing magnesium such as a hydrotalcite. Such an inorganic composite compound is not agglomerated to form secondary particles, when it is dispersed to primary particles, and can maintain the storage stability of the aqueous coating composition of a fluororubber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition applicable as a undercoat for a non-stick coating on a substrate, comprising (a) inorganic filler of ceramic particles, the particles having an average particle size of 1 micrometer or less and an aspect ratio of not greater than 2.5, (b) adhesion promoter wherein the weight proportion of inorganic filler to adhesion promoter is in the range of 5:1 to 1.7:1, and (c) from 0 to 25 wt. % of a fluoropolymer based on the weight of the composition of the undercoat layer after baking.

Abstract: A composition for treating paper comprising a polymer (A), a surfactant (B) and a medium (C), wherein said polymer (A) comprises polymer units of (meth)acrylate having a polyfluoroalkyl group, polymer units of a vinylidene halide and/or polymer units of a long chain alkyl(meth)acrylate, and polymer units of the following formula 1: —[CH2—C(R)[CO—Q—(CH2)nCHR4—CH2N+(R1)(R2)(R3).X−]]—,  Formula 1 wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; Q is —O— or —NR5—, wherein R5 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; each of R1, R2 and R3 which are independent of one another is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R1 and R2 may together form a bivalent organic group; R4 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group; n is a number from 1 to 4 and X− is a counter ion.