Abstract: An aqueous coating material composition, includes: a polyolefin resin aqueous dispersion (A) containing a polypropylene (a1); a crosslinking agent (B) having a functional group that reacts with a carboxyl group; and a polyester resin aqueous dispersion (C) having a resin acid value of 3 mgKOHg to 100 mgKOH/g, and with respect to a total solid content of the polyolefin resin aqueous dispersion (A), a solid content of the crosslinking agent (B) is 0.1 mass % to 20 mass %, and a solid content of the polyester resin aqueous dispersion (C) is 0.5 mass % to 30 mass %.

Abstract: A RMA crosslinkable coating composition, a method for the preparation thereof and a resulting coating having easy to clean properties useful in applications like graffiti resistant, sanitisable coatings and in flooring, the composition comprising RMA crosslinkable component with at least 2 RMA donor groups and at least 2 RMA acceptor groups characterized by having fatty components selected from the group of fatty acids, fatty alcohols, fatty amines, fatty thiols and dimeric fatty acid in an amount represented by an Oil Content OC between 0, preferably 4 and 40 wt %, and crosslinking density XLD of at least 1.4 a glass transition Tg of at least 290 in combination providing a easy to clean value ?E less than 20. The invention also relates to RMA crosslinkable fatty resins for use in RMA crosslinkable top coatings.

Abstract: The invention relates to RMA crosslinkable coating composition, a method for the preparation thereof and a resulting coating having easy to clean properties useful in applications like graffiti resistant, sanitisable coatings and in flooring, said composition comprising RMA crosslinkable component with at least 2 RMA donor groups and at least 2 RMA acceptor groups characterized by having fatty components selected from the group of fatty acids, fatty alcohols, fatty amines, fatty thiols and dimeric fatty acid in an amount represented by an Oil Content OC between 0, preferably 4 and 40 wt %, and crosslinking density XLD of at least 1.4 a glass transition Tg of at least 290 in combination providing a easy to clean value ?E less than 20. The invention also relates to RMA crosslinkable fatty resins for use in RMA crosslinkable top coatings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for dual curing a RMA crosslinkable resin coating, to RMA crosslinkable compositions and to resins for use in the method.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition comprising, 100 mass parts of (A1) a polycarbonate resin that contains a polycarbonate resin having a structural unit of the following general formula (1) and (A2) a polycarbonate resin having a structural unit of the general formula (2) in a mass ratio (A1)/(A2) of 100/0 to 10/90; 3 to 20 mass parts of a phosphorus flame retardant (B); 2 to 20 mass parts of a silicone flame retardant (C); and 3 to 100 mass parts of an inorganic filler (D), wherein the phosphorus flame retardant (B) is a phosphazene compound and/or a condensed phosphate ester, [C1]

Abstract: To provide an aqueous ink having excellent storage stability and capable of recording an image having excellent abrasion resistance and the like. An aqueous ink for ink jet containing a resin particle, in which the resin particle is formed of a polyester resin having a carboxylic acid group, and an amount of carboxylic acid groups present on particle surfaces of the resin particle is 0.3 times or more to 0.8 times or less in terms of molar ratio with respect to all of the carboxylic acid groups in the polyester resin having the carboxylic acid group.

Abstract: Provided are a polyester resin having high heat resistance and degree of crystallinity, a preparation method thereof, and a resin molded article formed therefrom, the resin molded article having superior heat resistance and mechanical strength and maintaining high transparency.

Abstract: The invention relates to RMA crosslinkable coating composition, a method for the preparation thereof and a resulting coating having easy to clean properties useful in applications like graffiti resistant, sanitisable coatings and in flooring, said composition comprising RMA crosslinkable component with at least 2 RMA donor groups and at least 2 RMA acceptor groups characterized by having fatty components selected from the group of fatty acids, fatty alcohols, fatty amines, fatty thiols and dimeric fatty acid in an amount represented by an Oil Content OC between 0, preferably 4 and 40 wt %, and crosslinking density XLD of at least 1.4 a glass transition Tg of at least 290 in combination providing a easy to clean value ?E less than 20. The invention also relates to RMA crosslinkable fatty resins for use in RMA crosslinkable top coatings.

Abstract: A method for optimizing a Hegman rating of a diluted emulsion including adjusting the shear work in the dilution mixer, wherein the adjusting the shear work may comprise raising or lowering the shear work; adjusting the temperature of the concentrated and/or diluted emulsion; if not earlier added, adding a basic aqueous solution and/or dispersing agent; adding one or more other additives; and/or adjusting the amount of any additive, basic solution or surfactant solution is provided. Also provided are diluted emulsions produced thereby and coatings made from the diluted emulsions.

Abstract: The present invention can provide a thermoplastic resin composition which contains (A) a polyester resin, (B) a white pigment, and (C) a silicon-containing graft copolymer, and thus has excellent light efficiency, discoloration resistance, and light stability, without degrading shock resistance and molding processability.

Abstract: A coating composition includes: a polymer prepared from a reaction mixture including: a hydroxyl functional prepolymer comprising a reaction product of a prepolymer mixture and a non-aromatic anhydride. The polymer includes at least two functional groups selected from hydroxyl groups, carboxyl groups and combinations thereof. The polymer includes 10-40 weight % of structural units derived from benzoic acid or substituted benzoic acid and greater than 15 weight % of structural units derived from a polyol having at least three hydroxyl groups based on the total weight of the polymer. A substrate at least partially coated with a coating composition and a method of preparing a coating composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes: a polyester resin; a white pigment; a core-shell structured impact modifier; and a modified polyolefin resin. Exemplary compositions include polycyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate; titanium oxide; a core-shell structured impact modifier wherein the core includes a silicon and/or acrylic compound and the shell includes an acrylic compound; and a copolymer of ethylene and an alkyl (meth)acrylate comonomer. The thermoplastic resin composition and a molded article formed from the same can exhibit excellent properties in terms of reflectance, reflectance maintenance at high temperature, and/or flexural strength.

Abstract: The present invention provides new classes of phenolic compounds derived from hydroxyacids and tyrosol or tyrosol analogs, useful as monomers for preparation of biocompatible polymers, and the biocompatible polymers prepared from these monomeric hydroxyacid-phenolic compounds, including novel biodegradable and/or bioresorbable polymers. These biocompatible polymers or polymer compositions with enhanced bioresorbabilty and processability are useful in a variety of medical applications, such as in medical devices and controlled-release therapeutic formulations. The invention also provides methods for preparing these monomeric hydroxyacid-phenolic compounds and biocompatible polymers.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition and a molded product produced from the same includes (a) polycarbonate resin; (b) polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer; (c) aromatic copolyester resin; and (d) glass fiber.

Abstract: Dimers of acetyl salicylic acid, including 4,4?-diacetoxy-[1,1?-biphenyl]-3,3?-dicarboxylic acid (DAS-1) and 5,5?-methylenebis(2-acetoxybenzoic acid) (DAS-2) are provided. Methods of blocking the C3 convertase stage of the alternative complement pathway, preventing formation of the membrane attack complex of complement, and preventing or treating a complement-mediated disorder in a mammal including the step of administering dimers of acetyl salicylic acid are also provided.

Abstract: Provided is an optical waveguide photosensitive resin composition containing a resin component and a photopolymerization initiator, in which the resin component contains an aliphatic resin having a polymerizable substituent as a main component. Accordingly, when, for example, the core layer of an optical waveguide is formed by using the optical waveguide photosensitive resin composition, the optical waveguide has high transparency, and vibration absorption derived from a resin skeleton at a wavelength of 850 nm serving as the wavelength of light propagating through the optical waveguide can be avoided. As a result, a reduction in loss of the optical waveguide can be realized.

Abstract: Medium and high molecular weight polyester polymers are prepared in syrup form from an ester oligomer. The oligomer is converted to the polymer by polycondensation at elevated pressure and elevated temperature in a nonreactive carrier capable of forming an azeotrope with water. The ester oligomerization or polycondensation reactions desirably are monitored using a non-viscometric technique. The process has a rapid cycle time. The syrup contains the polymer and nonreactive carrier, and may more conveniently be used to make initially non-solid products such as polyester coatings than is the case when employing pelletized solid polyester resins.

Abstract: The present application is directed to methods for preparation of polymer particles in gel form and carbon materials made therefrom. The carbon materials comprise enhanced electrochemical properties and find utility in any number of electrical devices, for example, as electrode material in ultracapacitors or batteries. The methods herein can also be employed generally to improve emulsion and/or suspension polymerization processes by improved control of diffusion of acidic and basic species between the polymer and secondary phases.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprising an autoxidizable fatty acid modified polyester resin having ?40 wt % of fatty acid residues; a Tg in the range of from ?70 to +20° C.; an acid value less than 40 mg KOH/g; a Mw in the range of from 5,000 to 125,000 g/mol; >5 wt % of ring structures; and the composition having a co-solvent content less than 20 wt % by weight of solids; a solids content >38 wt %; and when in the form of the film having a telegraphing value of less than 35 gloss units.

Abstract: Polymer compositions are described containing a white pigment for increasing the reflectance properties of the resulting material. In this regard, the material is well suited for being used as a reflector, such as a reflector for light-emitting diode assemblies. In accordance with the present disclosure, the white pigment comprises chalk resistance particles. The particles can also display a basic pH when placed in distilled water.

Abstract: Polymer compositions are described containing a white pigment for increasing the reflectance properties of the resulting material. In this regard, the material is well suited for being used as a reflector, such as a reflector for light-emitting diode assemblies. In accordance with the present disclosure, the white pigment comprises chalk resistance particles. The particles can also display a basic pH when placed in distilled water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, a polar or non-polar organic medium, and a polymer chain having at least one fused aromatic imide pendant group. The invention further provides compositions for coatings, inks, toners, plastic materials (such as thermoplastics), plasticisers, plastisols, crude grinding and flush.

Abstract: Optical materials including polymerizable compositions and oligomeric and polymeric material formed therefrom. The oligomer or polymer material include structural repeat units. The optical material has low or substantially no absorbance of wavelengths in at least one of the spectral regions of interest. Optical components include adhesives, waveguides, spherical or non-spherical optical lenses, architectural articles, automotive components, laminated structures and composites.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tackifier dispersion comprising a resinous material and an emulsifier, the emulsifier being obtainable by a method comprising providing an ester of one or more fatty acids containing at least two conjugated double bonds, reacting the ester with a dienophile containing an acid or anhydride group, to form an intermediate product A, and, reacting the intermediate product A with one or more polyalkylene glycols. The invention also relates to a method for the production of a tackifier dispersion, its use as a tackifier, and an adhesive composition comprising the tackifier dispersion. The invention further relates to an emulsifier, a method of producing the same and its use for emulsifying resinous materials.

Abstract: An ink comprising a first reactive latex having a first crosslinkable functional group and a second reactive latex a second crosslinkable functional group, wherein the first reactive latex can react with the second reactive latex to form a cross-linked polymer matrix when in contact with each other, wherein the first reactive latex and the second reactive latex are not in contact with each other, which is suitable for use in an indirect printing method, and a method of printing using the ink.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyester prepared from a mixture of reactants including: a) an aromatic monoacid, where the aromatic monoacid includes from 25 to 60 weight % based on the total weight of reactants; b) a polyacid, where the polyacid includes less than 90 mole % isophthalic acid; and c) a polyol having at least 3 hydroxyl groups. The mixture of reactants is substantially free of a non-aromatic monoacid, and said polyester has a dynamic viscosity of greater than 15,000 centipoise at 40° C. as measured by a Physica MCR 301 rheometer with 25 mm parallel plate and 0.1 mm gap as a function of increasing shear rate (0.1 to 10 s?1), and an acid value of less than 15 mg KOH/g. The polyacid can also be an aliphatic polyacid. Coatings comprising the same and substrates coated at least in part with such coatings are also disclosed.

Abstract: A thermally removable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet includes a substrate and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that is provided on at least one side of the substrate and made from a polyester-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing a polyester including at least a lactic acid unit, a dibasic acid unit, and a glycol unit, a foaming agent, and a crosslinking agent. The dibasic acid unit includes a dimer acid, the polyester has a weight average molecular weight of 20,000 to 200,000 and a glass transition temperature of ?70 to ?20° C. as measured using a differential scanning calorimeter at a temperature rise rate of 20° C./minute, and the polyester has a hydroxyl value of 1 to 60 mgKOH/g.

Abstract: Biocompatible polymeric coating compositions having nanoscale surface roughness and methods of forming such coatings are described. A polymeric biocompatible coating may be produced using a powder coating method, where one or more thermosetting polymer resins and one or more biocompatible materials are mixed and extruded, ground into microscale particles, and mixed with nanoparticles to form a dry powder mixture that may be coated onto a substrate according to a powder coating method. Alternatively, the thermosetting polymeric resin can be first extruded and ground into microscale particles, and then mixed with the biocompatible materials in particular form of nanoscale to microscale in size, and then further mixed with nanoparticles to form a dry powder mixture for coating. Bioactive materials may also be selectively added into the polymeric coating in a similar way as the biocompatible materials, either before or after the extrusion, to form a bioactive polymeric coating.

Abstract: A coating composition for forming an anti-spatter coating on a substrate is disclosed. The coating composition comprises a ceramic precursor, a curing agent, and optionally a cross-linkable resin. A coated article is also disclosed which comprises a substrate and the anti-spatter coating disposed on a surface of the substrate. The anti-spatter coating is the reaction product formed by curing the coating composition.

Abstract: Disposable items made from bioplastic resins include a biodegradable resin selected from the group consisting of polylactic acid (PLA), cellulose based PH, polycaprolate (PCL), polybutyleneadipatetetephathalate (PBT), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), green polyethylene (GPE), green polyethylene terephthalate (GPET), poly-D-lactide (PDLA), and poly-L-lactide (PLLA); a plasticizer intermixed with the resin to provide a generally homogenous bioplastic; and a device formed from the bioplastic, where the device is at least one of a multidose syringe, a sharps container, or a suction canister. Embodiments include green indicators.

Abstract: The instant invention provides crosslinkable compositions, and method of producing the same. The non-aqueous single phase crosslinkable composition comprises: (a) a polyol having an average of 2 or more hydroxyl functional groups; (b) polyaldehyde, or acetal or hemiacetal thereof; and (c) an acid catalyst having pK of less than 6; and (d) optionally one or more organic solvents.

Abstract: Methods and systems for coating metal substrates are provided. The methods and systems include application of TGIC-reactive carboxyl-functional polyester resins with high acid number formulated to cure at low temperatures of 120° C. to 135° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilized drying catalyst (‘drier’) for enhancing or accelerating oxidative air-drying of an alkyd-based composition, comprising an inclusion complex of a cyclodextrin and a metal salt of formula (Mx+)k(Rk?)?, wherein M is a transition or rare earth metal cation with charge x and R is an anion with charge k. The present invention preserves the catalytic activity of a drier, particularly upon addition to an alkyd composition, thus providing a method for stabilizing the drying time of the alkyd composition. A process for preparing the stabilized drier is also provided.

Abstract: This invention describes a composite molded material consisting of granular ceramic or ceramic coated material and liquid epoxy or urethane resin or vinyl ester resin or polyester resin or mixtures thereof in various ratios by weight and the processes by which the invention is produced. This invention results in a composite material of two or more dissimilar materials which improves the characteristic properties, such as wear, stain and abrasion resistance, oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, electrical and thermal conductivity, and mechanical strength for which a monolithic material is not satisfactory.

Abstract: A polylactic polyester resin having a chemical structure represented by Formula (1), an acid value of 300 to 2,500 eq/106 g, a number average molecular weight of 2,000 to 50,000, and a lactic acid content percentage of not less than 40 weight %, Z—(O—(CH2CH2O)p—(CO—Y—O)q—X)r??(1) wherein Z is an r-valent organic group, Y is —CH(CH3)—, or a mixture of —CH(CH3)— and C2-10 linear or branched alkylene group, and X is a residue of a polybasic acid having 2 or more carboxyl groups, or hydrogen; each of X, Y, and Z may be one kind or a mixture of a plurality of different kinds; and p, q, and r are 0 or a positive integer, p has an average value of not less than 0.5, q has an average value of not less than 5, and r has an average value of not less than 3 and not more than 15.

Abstract: The present invention provides curable compositions comprising non-tin metal catalysts that accelerate the condensation curing of moisture-curable silicones/non-silicones. In particular, the present invention provides bismuth(III) sulfonate complexes that are particularly suitable as replacements for organotin in sealant and RTV formulations. In one embodiment, the present invention provides bismuth (III) camphorsulfonate and bismuth(III) methanesulfonate complexes. Further, these bismuth(III) sulfonate complexes are comparable or superior to organotin such as DBTDL, exhibit certain behavior in the presence of components that allow for tuning or adjusting the cure characteristics of the present compositions, and provide good adhesion and storage stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat compression molding process for the manufacturing of composite material articles, the process comprising the steps of i) providing a mold (20) in which the negative shape (31, 32) of an article (30) to be manufactured is formed; ii) inserting into said mold (20) an SMC semi-finished product (10) comprising one or more sheets of composite material comprising a matrix of a heat-hardening resin and carbon fibers, the mold being pre-heated at a temperature suitable to allow the cure of said heat-hardening resin; iii) closing the mold (20) and carrying out a compression cycle in an autoclave according to a pre-defined time-pressure law; and iv) extracting the article (30), wherein the amount of SMC semi-finished product (10) inserted in the mold (20) is calculated by weighing on the basis of the volume of the article (30) to be manufactured.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surface treatment agent for galvanized steel sheets, which comprises epoxy-containing silane derivates, alkyl-containing silane derivates, alkoxy silane derivates and one or more selected from the group consisting of a cationic polymer aqueous dispersion, a non-ionic polymer aqueous dispersion and a water-soluble polymer. Also disclosed is a method for producing it, which comprises mixing each component uniformly for 0.5 to 8 hours at 5 to 70° C. Further provided are galvanized steel sheets coated with the surface treatment agent on the surface and a production method thereof. The surface treatment agent for galvanized steel sheets has excellent corrosion resistance, alkali resistance, solvent resistance, recoating property, high temperature resistance and electrical conductivity.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing polymers with a neutral color tone, wherein a blue and red dye are added before entry into the last polyreaction stage, wherein adjustment of a neutral color tone of the polymer, using a total dye concentration in the polymer of no more than 3 ppm and a proportion of the blue dye in the resulting dye mixture of at least 50% by weight, occurs through independent adjustment of a and b color values in the Lab color space by determination of a and b color values of the polymer without addition of dyes, establishment of the total dye concentration depending on the b-value shift to be achieved, establishment of the required mixture ratio of the colors red and blue depending on the a-value shift to be achieved, and metering of the established content of dye mixture into the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A mixture for use as a drier for air-drying an auto-oxidizable resin composition, said mixture comprising : 1,4,7-trialkyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane (L); and, a manganese salt having the general formula Mn2+[X]n, wherein anion X is selected from PF6?, SbF6?, AsF6?, BF4?, B(C6F5)4?, Cl?, Br?, I?, NO3?, or R2COO? in which case n=2, or the anion X is SO42? in which case n=1, and wherein R2 is C1-C20 alkyl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, C6-C20 aryl optionally substituted with heteroatoms, or a polymeric residue; wherein the 1,4,7-trialkyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane (L) is present in the mixture in an amount such that the molar ratio of L:Mn is at least 1.25:1 and more preferably at least 1.5:1.

Abstract: Polyester compositions comprising: 3 to 40 weight percent, preferably 3 to 30 weight percent, of at least one polyester, preferably polybutylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate, polyethylene terephthalate, poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthoate), and poly(1,4-cyclohexyldimethylene terephthalate); 25 to 50 weight percent non-fibrous graphite, preferably a platy or particulate graphite; 10 to 40 weight percent inorganic filler selected from the group consisting of wollastonite, glass fibers, aramid fibers, ceramic fibers, potassium titanate whiskers, or combinations of them; 3 to 10 weight percent copolyether ester elastomer; wherein: the amount of a+b+c+d is 100 weight percent of the composition; the amount of b+c is at least 50 weight percent of the composition; the weight ratio of copolyether ester elastomer to polyester is from 0.3 to 0.4; and the composition has at least a 0.2 percent elongation, a thermal conductivity of at least 3 WmK, and a tensile strength of at least 25 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparation a glycolide polyester by ring opening polymerization characterized in that glycolide monomer with optional co-monomer(s) of cyclic ester(s) is/are subjected to ring opening polymerization in the presence of a dispersion stabilizer and a catalyst, said catalyst being selected for precipitating glycolide homopolymer or copolymer from solvent, said solvent being selected so that the glycolide monomer and the optional co-monomer(s), the dispersion stabilizer and the catalyst are soluble therein but said glycolide homopolymer or copolymer is non-soluble. The present invention further relates to an in situ ring opening polymerizing process product, and to use of said glycolide polyester, and to further processing of said glycolide polyester.

Abstract: Implantable devices formed of or coated with a material that includes an amorphous poly(D,L-lactide) formed of a starting material such as meso-D,L-lactide are provided. The implantable device can be used for the treatment, mitigation, prevention, or inhibition of a disorder such as atherosclerosis, thrombosis, restenosis, hemorrhage, vascular dissection or perforation, vascular aneurysm, vulnerable plaque, chronic total occlusion, patent foramen ovale, claudication, anastomotic proliferation for vein and artificial grafts, bile duct obstruction, ureter obstruction, tumor obstruction, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods for the chemical synthesis of methylene malonates using the Knovenagel synthesis reaction. The method of the invention provides for improved methylene malonates by significantly reducing or eliminating the formation of alternative and/or deleterious side products, significantly reducing or eliminating unwanted consumption of methylene malonates, and significantly reducing or eliminating the degradation of methylene malonates. These advantages result in methylene malonates, which upon recovery, are of higher quality, greater purity, improved yield and possess overall improved performance characteristics (e.g., improved cure speed, retention of cure speed, improved shelf-life and/or stability).

Abstract: An article of manufacture is disclosed for incorporating into a civil engineering structure, for example a concrete structure, such as a floor. The article comprises a substantially fully cured thermosetting polymer resin and a particulate aggregate material having a Mohs hardness of from 3 to 9, preferably from 5 to 8. The article optionally comprises a reinforcing fiber. The hardness of the article can be closely matched to that of the surrounding structure. The article can be ground with a diamond tool to form a smooth transition with the surrounding structure. The article is particularly suitable for incorporation into an exposed surface of the structure.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a polymer is obtained by polycondensation of a fluorinated dicarboxylic acid derivative of the general formula (M-1) or an acid anhydride of the fluorinated dicarboxylic acid with a polyfunctional compound having two to four reactive groups corresponding in reactivity to carbonyl moieties of the fluorinated dicarboxylic acid derivative or acid anhydride. [Chem. 134] AOCF2C-Q-CF2COA???(M-1) In the above formula, Q represents a divalent organic group having a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring; and A and A? each independently represent an organic group. This polymer exhibits a sufficiently low dielectric constant for use as a semiconductor protection film and has the capability of forming a film at a relatively low temperature of 250° C. or lower.

Abstract: Polymer composition containing a thermoplastic polyester elastomer, which contains hard segments of a polyester and soft segments, that contain monomer units of a dimerised fatty acid and/or a derivative thereof, which polymer composition contains at least 0.1 wt % of a UV-absorber.

Abstract: The invention relates to composition comprising at least one modified alkyd binder, selected from a (meth)acrylate modified alkyd binder and a vinyl modified alkyd binder, wherein the (meth)acrylate modified alkyd and the vinyl modified alkyd binder comprise at least one —C(R100)?CH2 group, wherein R100 is hydrogen or methyl; and at least one metal complex comprising a metal or a metal salt of an organic acid or inorganic anion and at least one ligand, wherein the metal is selected from Fe and Mn, and wherein said at least one ligand is a nitrogen donor ligand, selected from the group comprising monodentate, bidentate, trident ate, tetradentate, pentadentate and hexadentate nitrogen donor ligands.

Abstract: Powder compositions and articles and methods of forming articles from powder compositions are provided. In one embodiment the powder compositions include at least one polyester polymer powder and an amount of reinforcing particles having an aspect ratio of preferably at least about 5:1. In another embodiment the powder compositions include at least one medium-high melting temperature, aromatic and crystalline polyester polymer powder. In a preferred embodiment, the powder composition is capable of being formed, via a laser sintering process, into a three-dimensional article that exhibits one or more desirable mechanical properties in an elevated temperature environment.

Abstract: Provided is a light diffusing resin composition, which, when molded into a large-plane light diffusing plate, is free of yellowing due to thermal deterioration, and can exhibit good light diffusing property, and a light diffusing plate using the resin composition. The light diffusing resin composition includes 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate resin containing a polycarbonate copolymer (A) having repeating structural units represented by formulae (I) and (II) and 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of a light diffusing agent (B).