Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyamide/polyphenylene ether resin composition containing: a base resin comprising polyphenylene ether, a polyamide and an impact modifier; a compatibilizer; and a polyamine, and to: a polyamide/polyphenylene ether resin composition having a notched Izod impact strength of about 12 kJ/m2 or more when measured at 23° C. according to the ISO 180 standard, and a number of checkerboard lattices, in which peeling off occurs, being about 5% or less of the total number of checkerboard lattices in a 1 mm-gap checkerboard pattern test for testing adhesion to acrylic paints and melamine-based paints according to the JIS K5600-5-6 standard; and a preparation method therefor.

Abstract: The deposition of graphene is accomplished by various techniques that result in a change of the graphene's solubility in the liquid medium. The solubility change enables the deposition of the graphene onto the substrate. Once the graphene is deposited onto the substrate, the at least partially coated substrate may be separated from the liquid medium. The substrates may then serve as a carrier to deliver the graphene to a desired application.

Abstract: Certain embodiments relate to compositions that may be used as thermal interface materials in electronic assemblies. One such composition includes a block copolymer matrix comprising polystyrene and polybutene. The composition also includes a filler positioned in the copolymer matrix, the filler comprising carbon. The filler may in certain embodiments be a material selected from the group consisting of graphite, graphene, and carbon nanotubes. composition may include routing structures and their formation. Assemblies may include the composition positioned between a die and a heat spreader. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: There is provided a carbon nanofiber aggregate capable of suppressing scatter and having excellent dispersibility and filling property in a thermoplastic resin. A carbon nanofiber aggregate has a maximum void volume P1 (cm3/g) at a pore diameter of 2,500 nm or more and 100,000 nm or less and a maximum void volume P2 (cm3/g) at a pore diameter of 6 nm or more and less than 2,500 nm in pore distribution data measured by mercury porosimetry. The maximum void volume P1 and the maximum void volume P2 satisfy a specific relationship.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer compound is disclosed having a high latent heat of fusion, indicative of a large thermal capacity. Use of thermal capacity agents, particularly linear paraffin waxes used in replacement of conventional plasticizer oils, contributes the thermal capacity advantages. Selection of the particular thermal capacity agent can provide an ability to engineer the amount of thermal capacity and the transition temperature in which that thermal capacity can be utilized as absorption or release of heat. The compound experiences a solid-solid phase transition whenever the thermal capacity agent melts into liquid form in the compound.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer compound is disclosed having a high strain recovery rate and a high strain fixity rate to provide shape memory, preferably manageable shape memory. One type of thermoplastic elastomer compound is comprises a maleated styrenic block copolymer and polycaprolactone to achieve the shape memory. A second type of thermoplastic elastomer compound comprises styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene and a paraffin wax having less than about 0.5% oil content. Shape modes of articles made from the thermoplastic elastomer compound can be altered by at least one thermo-mechanical event to cause deformation of the compound from a first shape to a second shape with retention of the compound in the second shape for any reasonable time interval.

Abstract: Certain embodiments relate to compositions that may be used as thermal interface materials in electronic assemblies. One such composition includes a block copolymer matrix comprising polystyrene and polybutene. The composition also includes a filler positioned in the copolymer matrix, the filler comprising carbon. The filler may in certain embodiments be a material selected from the group consisting of graphite, graphene, and carbon nanotubes. composition may include routing structures and their formation. Assemblies may include the composition positioned between a die and a heat spreader. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Gel including a phase-change material and a gelling agent. In one embodiment, the phase-change material may be n-tetradecane, and the gelling agent may be a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) triblock copolymer. In particular, the SEBS copolymer may be a high molecular weight SEBS copolymer with a styrene:rubber ratio of about 30:70 to 33:67% by weight. The SEBS copolymer may constitute up to about 10%, by weight, of the gel, preferably less than 6%, by weight, of the gel, with n-tetradecane constituting the remainder. To form the gel, the phase-change material and the gelling agent are mixed together at an elevated temperature relative to room temperature to partially, but not completely, dissolve the gelling agent, i.e., a homogeneous solution is not formed. The mixture is then allowed to cool to room temperature. The invention is also directed at a method of preparing the gel and a thermal exchange implement including the gel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermally conductive material having excellent heat conductivity and insulating properties and having flame retardancy while retaining flexibility and toughness. More specifically, there is provided a thermally conductive material comprising: a hydrogenated copolymer (1) and/or a modified hydrogenated copolymer (2) in which each has a specific structure and is contained in a specific amount; and zinc oxide (3) comprising a core part and acicular crystal parts extending from the core part in four axial directions. The thermally conductive material optionally further comprises a paraffin oil (4), a flame retardant (5), or a filler (6) having a thermal conductivity of 10 to 400 W/m·K (the zinc oxide (3) is excluded).

Abstract: Methods, compositions, apparatuses, and systems are provided for a hybrid thermoplastic gel or sealant. The methods comprise providing (a) a base polymer having at least one functional group capable of crosslinking, (b) a functionalized extender, and (c) heat, and reacting the base polymer and functionalized extender in the presence of the heat to form the hybrid thermoplastic gel. The gel composition may comprise 5-40 wt % of a base polymer, 60-95 wt % of a functionalized extender, and 0-10 wt % of a crosslinker. A closure or interconnect system may comprise a housing, a cable, and a hybrid thermoplastic gel or sealant. A telecommunications apparatus may comprise a telecommunications component and a sealant that forms a seal with the telecommunications component. The sealant may comprise a sealant material having a first range of elongation followed by a second range of elongation.

Abstract: An adhesive composition including an elastomer as a main component, an adhesive layer prepared from the adhesive composition having (i) a storage modulus (G?) of not less than 20,000 Pa at 220° C. and/or (ii) a loss modulus (G?) of not less than 20,000 Pa at 220° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides an elastomeric composition for making elastomeric articles having at least one layer, such as but not limited to condoms, which have a deformation stress or modulus below about 1.5 MPa at 500% extension, comprising at least one polymeric material, at least one plasticizer and optionally at least one coating. The elastomeric articles also have unique tactile and tensile properties, such as conformability and low radius of curvature.

Abstract: A method comprising contacting at least one metal salt of an organic acid with at least one aromatic compound in a reaction zone under conditions suitable for the formation of a polymer, wherein the metal salt of an organic acid comprises a metal and at least one unsaturated organic acid moiety. A composition comprising polystyrene and a metal salt of cinnamic acid. An article made from a composition comprising polystyrene and a metal salt of cinnamic acid. A composition comprising polystyrene and a salt of a fatty acid. An article made from a composition comprising polystyrene and a salt of a fatty acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to arborescent polymers comprising isoolefins and styrenic monomers, as well as processes for making same. In particular, the invention relates to highly branched block copolymers comprising an arborescent core with a high glass-transition temperature (Tg) and branches attached to the core terminated in polymer endblock segments with a low Tg. The copolymers of the invention desirably exhibit thermoplastic elastomeric properties and, in one embodiment, are desirably suited to biomedical applications.

Abstract: Disclosed is a color filter ink composition that includes an acrylic-based copolymer resin including repeating units represented by a particular chemical formula, a polymerizable monomer, a pigment, and a solvent. According to the present invention, the color filter ink composition can have excellent ejection properties and ejection stability by using a new acrylic-based copolymer resin as a binder resin, and also can have excellent storage stability, so that it can be used for a long period. In addition, a pattern formed using the color filter ink composition can have improved heat resistance, chemical resistance, and film strength.

Abstract: Provided are: a moisture-proof insulating material having superior long-term insulating reliability and adhesiveness to polyimides and glass substrates, and has a solid content concentration that can secure a thickness that realizes sufficient moisture-proof performance after application and drying in a viscosity region that can be easily coated by means of a dispenser; and an electronic component that has been insulation-processed by means of the moisture-proof insulating material. The moisture-proof insulating material contains a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer, a tackifying agent, and a solvent, and is characterized by the solvent containing an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent (for example, methylcyclohexane or cyclohexane) having a boiling point that is at least 80° C. and less than 110° C. The solvent preferably further contains an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent (for example, ethylcyclohexane or dimethylcyclohexane) having a boiling point that is at least 110° C. and less than 140° C.

Abstract: A flexible pipe includes: an inner liner formed as a tube and having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an inner diameter; a reinforcement layer bonded to the inner liner and including at least a first ply of reinforcing tape helically wrapped in a first helical direction about the inner liner and a second ply of reinforcing tape helically wrapped about the first ply of reinforcing tape, the second ply of reinforcing tape helically wrapped in a second helical direction opposite to the first helical direction; and an outer jacket applied over and bonded to the reinforcement layer, the outer jacket including a thermoplastic.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition that can be thermally cured, containing relative to the total composition, a) 5 to 90% by weight of a diene-based polymer or copolymer containing an olefinic double bond and/or an aromatically substituted olefin, wherein the polymer or copolymer is liquid, or paste-like, at 22° C. and has a glass transition temperature between ?30° C. and +15° C., measured according to a DSC method; b) a vulcanization system selected from the group consisting of: b1) sulfur, and one or more accelerator(s), b2) peroxidic or disulfidic vulcanization systems, b3) quinones, quinone dioximes, or dinitrosobenzene.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition which has excellent cleanability and is suitable for use as a medical rubber supply. It is characterized by comprising a rubber ingredient dynamically crosslinked with a crosslinking agent and a matrix which comprises a thermoplastic resin and in which the crosslinked rubber ingredient has been dispersed, the crosslinking agent comprising a triazine derivative.

Abstract: A multilayer film for medical purposes is proposed, with one or two external layers, wherein the external layers contain: a first polyalphaolefin; a first thermoplastic elastomer with a melt viscosity of a melt flow index according to ISO 1133 of from 0.001 to 6 g/10 min at 230° C., 2.16 kg; and a second thermoplastic elastomer with a high melt viscosity not measurable according to ISO 1133 which is higher than the melt viscosity of the first thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compound is disclosed which has very low hardness by virtue of the use of a combination of porous styrene block copolymer thermoplastic elastomer of a molecular weight greater than 200,000 and plasticizer oil of a molecular weight less than 400 present in an amount between 85 and 91 weight percent. Super-soft extruded or molded plastic articles can be formed from pellets of the compound, with a resulting Shore OOO Hardness of between 45 and 60. Molded articles can be prepared using hot melt adhesive dispensing units.

Abstract: A method of preparing a polystyrene blend that includes combining a first polystyrene composition having a first melt flow index with a second polystyrene composition having a second melt flow index and forming a polystyrene blend, the second melt flow index being at least 2 dg/min higher that the first melt flow index. The polystyrene blend has an observed tensile strength value greater than 3% above the expected tensile strength value. The second polystyrene composition can include a recycled polystyrene material, which can include expanded polystyrene. An alternate method of preparing the polystyrene blend includes combining a polystyrene composition with a styrene monomer to form a reaction mixture, polymerizing the reaction mixture and obtaining a polystyrene blend, where the polystyrene containing composition has a melt flow index at least 2 dg/min higher than the melt flow index of the styrene monomer after it has been polymerized.

Abstract: A halogenated non-polymeric phenyl ether flame retardant is described having the general formula (I): wherein each X is independently Cl or Br, n is an integer of 1 or 2, and each p is independently an integer of 1 to 4, provided that, when each X is Cl, the total amount halogen in the ether is from about 50 to about 65 wt % and when each X is Br, the total amount halogen in the ether is from at least 70 wt % to about 79 wt % and wherein from about 30% to about 80%, for example from about 35% to about 75% of the halogenated ethers are fully halogenated the remainder being partially halogenated. The present flame retardant provides superior mechanical properties when incorporated into a polymer than similar flame retardants which contain a higher amount of fully halogenated species.

Abstract: A flame retardant blend comprises at least first and second halogenated non-polymeric phenyl ethers having the general formula (I): wherein each X is independently Cl or Br, each m is independently an integer of 1 to 5, each p is independently an integer of 1 to 4, n is an integer of 1 to 5 and wherein the values of n for the first and second ethers are different.

Abstract: A product with absorbed gel leaving the exposed surface of said product free of stickiness and/or free of the release of oils in any appreciable amounts.

Abstract: A wearable article formed of a gelatinous elastomer composition having 100 parts by weight of triblock copolymer of the general configuration poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene) wherein the styrene end block to ethylene and butylene center block ratio is within the range of from between 31:69 to 40:60, from about 300 to about 1,600 parts by weight of a plasticizing oil and having a gel rigidity of about 20 gram to about 700 gram Bloom.

Abstract: Plasticizing system which can be used for the plasticizing of a diene rubber composition, wherein it is based on an MES or TDAE oil and on a resin formed of terpene/vinylaromatic copolymer, in particular copolymer of limonene and of stirene. Rubber composition exhibiting an improved abrasion and cut resistance, the composition being based on at least a diene elastomer, a reinforcing filler, a crosslinking system and a plasticizing system comprising between 5 and 35 phr of an MES or TDAE oil and between 5 and 35 phr of such a resin formed of terpene/vinylaromatic copolymer (pce=parts by weight per hundred parts of elastomer). Process for preparing such a composition, use of the composition for the manufacture of a finished article or of a semi-finished product intended for a tire or a tire/motor vehicle connecting system, in particular a tire tread.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of butyl ionomers or partially halogenated butyl ionomers in reducing a population of and/or preventing accumulation of organisms. The organisms may be bacteria, algae, fungi, mollusca or arthropoda. The invention also relates to coatings for shaped articles comprising the butyl ionomers.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing granulates or continuous strips intended for feeding an extrusion machine, formed of a gel comprising at least, as majority elastomer, a styrene thermoplastic elastomer and more than 200 phr of an extender oil, each element of the granulate having a given surface area. The granulate element is sized so that the compactness, of a granulate element, is less than a value decreasing from 1500 m?1 to 375 m?1 and deposited on the surface of said granulates is an anti-tack agent having a value increasing from 2 cm3 to 8 cm3 per m2 of granulate surface area, when the mean size of the particles of said anti-tack agent increases from a value of 1 ?m to 100 ?m.

Abstract: A tire composition with a Shore A hardness, according to DIN 53 505 and ASTM D2240, of not less than 40 and not greater than 95 and a glass-transition temperature Tg (E?max), according to DIN 53 513 with a specified temperature sweep of ?80° C. to +80° C. and a specified compression of 10+0.2% at 10 Hz, not less than ?80° C. and not greater than 0° C., with improved abrasion performance, in particular for pneumatic tires, has the following composition: at least one vulcanizable diene rubber selected from natural rubbers, synthetic polyisoprene rubbers, polyisobutylene rubbers, polybutadiene rubbers (BR), and random styrene-butadiene rubbers; from 35 to 300 phr of at least one active filler selected from carbon blacks, silicas, silicon based fillers, and metal oxides, of which at least 10 phr must be carbon blacks, silicas, or some combination thereof; from 0 to 250 phr of other or further additives; from 0.

Abstract: A primary modified polymer composed of (1) a hydrogenated polymer obtained by hydrogenating at least one non-hydrogenated polymer selected from the group consisting of polymers comprising conjugated diene monomer units and copolymers comprising conjugated diene monomer units and vinyl aromatic monomer units and (2) groups of a primary modifier having a functional group which are bonded to the polymer (1), which has a specific vinyl aromatic monomer unit content, a specific vinyl aromatic polymer block content, a specific weight-average molecular weight, and a specific degree of hydrogenation of the double bonds of conjugated diene monomer units; a secondary modified polymer obtained by reacting a primary modified polymer composed of (?) a base polymer and (?) groups of a primary modifier having a functional group which are bonded to the polymer (?) with a secondary modifier; and compositions comprising the primary or secondary modified polymer and at least one other component.

Abstract: An agent for the sanitary sector, which agent can be applied directly on a sanitary object, adheres there and can be flushed away only after a relatively large number of flushing operations. The agent includes fillers from the group of surfactants and also an adhesion promoter. The adhesion promoter is selected from hydrogenated polystyrene derivatives and olefin homopolymers and copolymers of two or more olefins, where the olefin homopolymers and copolymers may also be partially hydrogenated, and the viscosity of the agent is at least 30 Pas, measured using a Haake viscometer, plate/plate system, plate diameter 10 mm, at a shear gradient of 2.62 s?1 and 20° C. and the agent is so sticky that it can serve to attach bar-shaped agents in the toilet bowl, wherein the concentration of the surfactants in the case of an adhesion promoter from the group of polyalkyleneimines is between 7 and 60% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention is further directed to a method of producing a particulate composite of silica and elastomer comprising the steps of dispersing a diene based elastomer in a hydrophobic liquid to form an elastomer dispersion; mixing the elastomer dispersion with an aqueous solution of an alkali metal silicate to form a mixture; adding a precipitating agent to the mixture to precipitate a porous silica onto the dispersed elastomer to form a particulate composite of silica and elastomer comprising a porous silica shell at least partially surrounding a core of diene based elastomer; and optionally adding a separating agent to remove the hydrophobic liquid from the particulate composite.

Abstract: The present invention provides an elastomeric composition processable in a curable, filled rubber formulation. The composition comprises a halogenated interpolymer of a C4 to C7 isoolefin and from 3 to 20 weight percent alkylstyrene and comprising from 0.2 to 2 mole percent haloalkylstyrene, a Mooney viscosity less than 27, a number average molecular weight less than 270,000, a weight average molecular weight less than 470,000, a z-average molecular weight less than 700,000, and a branching index (g?) from 0.4 to 1.1. Also disclosed are a method of making a cured, filled rubber article, comprising compounding the elastomeric composition with filler and curative, processing the compounded composition to form a shape of the article, and curing the composition to obtain the article in the formed shape, as well as a tire comprising an innerliner made by the method.

Abstract: A polymeric composition comprising a polymer and a nucleation agent, and having isotropic shrinkage of less than about 20% and a differential shrinkage of less than about 20%.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for sanitary facilities, said agent being applied directly on the sanitary object and adhering there, and being flushable only after a large number of flushes, wherein the agent comprises fillers and a bonding agent, wherein the bonding agent is selected from the group of polyalkylene derivatives, hydrogenated polystyrol derivatives, silicone systems, copolymers from the group of monoalkyl esters of poly(methyl vinyl ether/carbonic acid anhydrides, olefin homopolymers, and copolymers of two or more olefins, wherein the olefin homopolymers and copolymers can also be partially hydrogenated, partially oxidized, or further functionalized by means of graft molecules, and from the group of polyalkyleninmines, including in alkoxylized form, the polyetheramines (alkoxylized amines) and the polyglycerin polyether alkyl carbonic acids or polymers or derivatives comprising said polymer groups, and the viscosity of the agent is at least 30 Pa s, measured using a Haake viscosometer, plate

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition, comprising a blend of components including about 1% to about 20% by weight of a styrene-ethylene-ethylene-propylene-styrene (SEEPS) random block copolymer; about 10% to about 70% by weight of a first midblock tackifying resin having a softening point of at least about 85° C.; about 0 to 65% of a second midblock tackifying resin; about 5% to about 60% by weight of a plasticizer; about 0% to about 20% by weight of an end block reinforcing resin having a softening point equal to or higher than 115° C.; and about 0.1% to about 5% of a stabilizer; wherein the components total 100% by weight of the composition, and the viscosity of the composition is equal to or less than about 20,000 mPa.s at 160° C. Laminates, especially those used in disposable soft goods, and methods of making such laminates using the hot melt adhesive composition are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a carrier elastomer composition having an elastomer material between about 20% to about 80% by weight of the carrier elastomeric composition. The carrier elastomeric composition also includes a fine agglomerates mixture of filler derived from pyrolyzed polymeric materials. The fine agglomerates mixture of filler comprises between about 10% to about 70% by weight of the carrier elastomeric composition. The carrier elastomeric composition also has a processing oil that is present in a quantity of about 25% to about 30% by weight of the carrier elastomeric composition. The carrier elastomeric composition in accordance with the present invention serves as a carrier for transporting the fine agglomerates mixture which includes agglomerate having an average particle size equal to or less than 35 nm.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for patterning substrates using contact printing to form patterns comprising a polymer, using the patterns formed therefrom as resists, and process products formed by the process.

Abstract: A process for preparing a styrene-based (co)polymer comprising the steps of: a) preparing a monomer composition comprising styrene monomer and optionally one or more co-monomers and b) polymerising the monomer composition in the presence of an initiator mixture containing (i) 55-95 wt % of at least one polyfunctional initiator having a 1-hour half-life temperature in the range of 70-110° C. and (ii) 5-45 wt % of at least one monofunctional initiator having a 1-hour half-life temperature in the range of 70-110° C., so as to form the styrene-based (co)polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a can cap sealing composition having superior squeeze-out resistance and sealing performance and a method for using the same. A cap is coated with a sealing composition comprising a rubber component, a tackifier, a filler and an organic peroxide as essential ingredients, the cap is seamed to a filled can and then the sealed can is subjected to a heat-treatment in which a sterilization and a cross-linking reaction take place simultaneously.

Abstract: A tire composition with a Shore A hardness, according to DIN 53 505 and ASTM D2240, of not less than 40 and not greater than 95 and a glass-transition temperature Tg (E?max), according to DIN 53 513 with a specified temperature sweep of ?80° C. to +80° C. and a specified compression of 10+0.2% at 10 Hz, not less than ?80° C. and not greater than 0° C., with improved abrasion performance, in particular for pneumatic tires, has the following composition: at least one vulcanizable diene rubber selected from natural rubbers, synthetic polyisoprene rubbers, polyisobutylene rubbers, polybutadiene rubbers (BR), and random styrene-butadiene rubbers; from 35 to 300 phr of at least one active filler selected from carbon blacks, silicas, silicon based fillers, and metal oxides, of which at least 10 phr must be carbon blacks, silicas, or some combination thereof; from 0 to 250 phr of other or further additives; from 0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating composition comprising: a styrene block copolymer, a filler having a core-shell structure, silica, and a solvent. The above core-shell structured filler can improve peel-off property of a film made of styrene block copolymer based coating composition.

Abstract: A composition suitable for an air barrier such as an automotive tire innertube, innerliner, and aircraft tire innertube or innerliner, curing bladders, and other pneumatic devices is disclosed. The composition comprises an elastomer, a processing oil, and a grafted resin component.

Abstract: A utility pole includes a thermoplastic composite material including: (a) at least one olefin polymer; and (b) at least one reinforcing fiber material embedded in the at least one olefin polymer, the thermoplastic composite material having a specific tensile strength higher than or equal to 15 MPa/(gr/cm3), preferably 20 MPa/(gr/cm3) to 200 MPa/(gr/cm3), and more preferably 30 MPa/(gr/cm3) to 150 MPa/(gr/cm3) and a specific tensile modulus higher than or equal to 2000 MPa/(gr/cm3), preferably 2500 MPa/(gr/cm3) to 20000 MPa/(gr/cm3), and more preferably 3000 MPa/(gr/cm3) to 15000 MPa/(gr/cm3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a bituminous binder composition comprising: (a) 60-99.75 wt. % bitumen; (b) 0.05-5.0 wt. % of an elastomer; (c) 0.1-30.0 wt. % of a mono-alkyl ester of a vegetate e oil or an animal oil; and (d) 0.1-5.0 of an amide additive; based on the total weight of the bituminous binder composition, and a process for preparing the bituminous binder composition. The inventions further relates to the use of the bituminous binder composition in surface dressing, in particular road construction, road renovation, joint filling and sealing purposes.

Abstract: An oil-based suspension-dispersion system of drag reduction polymers and the method for preparing same, characterized in adding 0.001-0.1 wt % of ultraviolet absorber and 0.001-0.1 wt % of bactericide into 50-90 wt % of vegetable oil and then mixing the obtained mixture to be homogeneous for use as dispersant, adding 2-25 wt % of separant into 10-40% of extra-high-molecular ?-olefin-styrene polymer based drag reduction polymer and crushing them into powders at a temperature of lower than ?90° C., based on the total weight of the suspension-dispersion system, and then adding the obtained mixture into the dispersant and stirring the mixture by using a high speed emulsion machine to make the mixture homogeneous and emulsified. The system offers a low viscosity of the suspended dispersion system, a high solid content up to 35%; improved high temperature resistance performance, higher flash point, improved safety, and good stability in storage.

Abstract: Disclosed is the production of isocyanate-based or silane-functional adhesive and/or coating materials in the form of reactive single-component granulates and the use thereof. In particular, the reactive one-component coating-material and/or adhesive granules of the include at least one isocyanate-reactive starting polymer and at least one diisocyanate and/or polyisocyanate. Optionally, the granules of the invention may further include at least one catalyst and/or at least one wax and/or at least one resin and/or at least one preferably non-isocyanate-reactive polymer. The granules of the invention may contain an excess of diisocyanate and/or polyisocyanate which amounts to 0.5% to 30 w %, and is preferably generated by free terminal isocyanate groups.

Abstract: Provided are a tape substrate having excellent oil resistance as well as balanced properties of flexibility, a hand cutting property and heat resistance, and an adhesive tape using the tape substrate. The tape substrate contains an ethylene-aromatic vinyl compound copolymer with an isotactic stereoregularity. Furthermore, the ethylene-aromatic vinyl compound copolymer is one having an alternating structure of ethylene and the aromatic vinyl compound represented by the formula (1) below, and an isotactic diad index m of Ph (an aromatic group) in the structure of the copolymer being more than 0.75: where Ph is an aromatic group and xa is the number of repeating units and an integer of at least 2.

Abstract: An encapsulant composition. The encapsulant composition includes a resin material consisting of epoxy or cyanate ester resins, from about 1.0% by weight to about 5% by weight of the composition of a flexibilizing agent including a flexibilizer containing functional groups capable of reaction with the epoxy or cyanate ester resin during thermally induced curing, a filler material including substantially spherical or spheroidal particles such that each particle has a diameter less than about 41 microns, and a thermoplastic other than the flexibilizer. The thermoplastic is separated from the cured epoxy or cyanate ester resin. The thermoplastic includes a poly(arylene)ether. The flexibilizer includes bis(2,3-epoxy-2-methylpropyl)ether.