Abstract: [Object] To provide a composition that has good viscosity stability and flowability at the time of processing, good shape retention after the processing, and good drying property in a temperature range of not degrading the conductor layer at the time of drying and that enables a coated film excellent in strength of adhesion with metal·polyimide, flame resistance, heat resistance, flexibility, mechanical properties, and chemical resistance to obtained after being dried. [Overcoming Means] The composition of the invention contains (A) polyimide and (B) mixed solvent of two kinds or more, and the solubility parameter of the mixed solvent of two kinds or more ranges from 9 to 14.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive film comprising a polyimide resin (A) and a thermosetting resin (B), wherein the polyimide resin (A) comprises a polyimide resin having a repeating unit represented by a formula (I) shown below, and the storage elastic modulus of the adhesive film at 250° C., following heat treatment at a temperature of 150 to 230° C. for a period of 0.3 to 5 hours, is not less than 0.2 MPa: (wherein, the m R1 groups each represent, independently, a bivalent organic group, the m R1 groups include a total of k organic groups selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, —CHR— and —CR2— (wherein, R represents a non-cyclic alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms), m represents an integer of not less than 8, m and k satisfy a relationship: k/m?0.85, and R2 represents a tetracarboxylic acid residue).

Abstract: A protective film of plastic. The film is produced in a single-ply, unbacked form from a hot-melt adhesive.

Abstract: This invention is an aqueous paint composition comprising an alkyd emulsion; a dispersion of organic extender particles, which particles comprise, when dry, one or more void; and one or more pigment. The aqueous paint composition provides high gloss decorative and protective coatings for various substrates, which coatings are extended with lower cost-in-use opaque polymer while still providing the high gloss performance of unextended alkyd emulsion paints. Also provided is a method for providing the high gloss coating.

Abstract: A composition for preparing a halogen-free resin is provided, the composition including a halogen-free phosphorated epoxy, a urethane-modified copolyester, a curing agent, a filler, a surfactant, and a solvent. A halogen-free prepreg is also provided, including a glass fabric cloth and a halogen-free resin layer on the glass fabric. The halogen-free resin layer is made from the foregoing halogen-free resin.

Abstract: A thermosetting oligomer or thermosetting polymer is provided. The thermosetting oligomer or thermosetting polymer contains repeating units, each of which has at least one thermosetting functional group in the side chain and is represented by Formula 1: where repeating units include X1, A1, and Y1 subunits, sidechain units include linking unit L and thermosetting functional group Z, and n is an integer from 1 to 4. The thermosetting oligomer or thermosetting polymer has a low coefficient of thermal expansion and high or no glass transition temperature, stiffness, processability, heat resistance and mechanical properties. The thermosetting oligomer or thermosetting polymer is highly soluble, wettable and dimensionally stable and is suitable for use in films, prepregs and printed circuit boards. Further provided are a thermosetting resin composition including the thermosetting oligomer or thermosetting polymer and a printed circuit board using the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to resin compositions comprising a) at least one amorphous semi-aromatic polyamide; b) at least two semi-crystalline polyamides, b1) and b2) and c) at least one glass reinforcement agent and shaped articles thereof showing a good balance of properties in terms of good mechanical properties, excellent surface appearance and reduced sink marks.

Abstract: A mixture of sinterable powders for rapid prototyping, comprising a polymeric matrix in powder form and a reinforcement material in the form of fibers, optionally with the addition of material of a substantially glassy type in the form of microspheres, powdered aluminum and/or powdered graphite.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are hydrophobically-modified poly(aminoamides) useful as fixative detackifiers for stickies and pitch control in papermaking processes. These polymers are prepared via modification of amine-containing water-soluble poly(aminoamides) with reactive functional group-containing hydrophobic compounds. In particular, poly(aminoamides) may be modified, under appropriate reaction conditions, with long chain alkyl glycidyl ether, AKD (alkyl ketene dimer), ASA (alkyl succinyl anhydride), or Quab (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl-N,N,N-dimethylalkyl ammonium chloride). These novel polymers are effective in inhibiting deposition of organic contaminants in pulp and papermaking systems.

Abstract: A transparent, amorphous polyamide moulding compound contains polyamides which are formed by polycondensation of a linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid with a cycloaliphatic diamine and also blends thereof, and also additives and/or colourants. The linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid is selected from dicarboxylic acids with 17 to 21 C atoms and the diamine is bis(3-methyl-4-aminocyclohexyl)methane (MACM) and cross-linking additives, in the case of the additives, and photochromic colourants, in the case of the colourants, are precluded.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a component comprising a substantially homogeneous composition of at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of epoxies, acetals, polyesters, non-ionic rubbers, non-ionic polyurethanes, polyether sulfones, polyether ether ketones, polyether imides, polystyrenes, polyethylene terephthalates, polyamides, polyimides, polyvinylchlorides, polyphenylene oxides, polycarbonates, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymers, silicones, fluropolymers, and polyolefins, a filler, and a metal plating catalyst. A method of making a component also is described comprising obtaining a polymeric material, a liquid, a filler and a metal plating catalyst; combining the metal plating catalyst with the polymeric material, liquid, and filler to form a substantially homogeneous mixture; and evaporating and/or curing the mixture to form a solidified component.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid preparation for forming an epoxy resin having curing properties combining high transparency and high bending strength while maintaining advantageous handling properties as in a liquid state. A liquid preparation for forming an epoxy resin comprising: an A agent; and a B agent; wherein the A agent contains a modified epoxy resin (I) formed from at least one type of compound (i) having in a molecule thereof, at least one functional group of Formula (1): (where R1 and R2 individually represent an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, a heterocyclic group or a halogenated, aminated or nitrated derivative of any of the groups) and a compound (ii) having a glycidyl group in a molecule thereof, and an inorganic particle (II); and the B agent contains a curing agent (III).

Abstract: The invention relates to an overcoat lacquer containing a) at least one binding agent containing alkyd resins made from tris-(2-hydroxylethyl)-isocyanurate, 2,6-naphthaline dicarboxylic acid, drying fatty acids, and, optionally, other components known from alkyd resin chemistry, b) at least one solvent or at least one technical solvent or mixture thereof based on hydrocarbon and c) at least one siccative or at least one mixture of siccatives or several anti-skin agents.

Abstract: An electrical component that includes a substrate and a polymeric layer oriented in working relation with the substrate, the polymeric layer including a low molecular mass polyimide.

Abstract: A copolymer is disclosed, having aminobenzoic or substituted aminobenzoic and comonomer repeating units. Methods of preparing the copolymer by polymerizing a reaction mixture comprising aminobenzoic acid in the presence of at least one strong acid and optionally at least one initiator are disclosed. Compositions and films comprising at least one such copolymer, composites comprising a film as described above overlaid by another coating, methods of coating a metal surface with such a composition or film, and methods of protecting a metallic surface comprising applying to the surface a film comprising an electroconductive copolymer as described above are also disclosed.

Abstract: Polyamide-based thermoplastic polymer compositions that exhibit a good balance among the properties thereof, in particular their mechanical properties, and a high fluidity in the molten state; such compositions contain at least one high-fluidity polyamide and a shock modification agent having functional groups that react with the polyamide.

Abstract: A curable polyimide resin composition containing a polyimide resin obtainable from by a reaction of a reaction mixture containing a diisocyanate compound, a carbonate group-containing diol compound and an imide compound having two terminal hydroxyhydrocarbyl groups gives a cured insulation film having improved characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brush filament for industrial applications and a brush made with the same. The brush filament comprises a matrix resin, a hydrolytic stabilizer and/or an acid-absorbing agent, and an antioxidant. The brush filament of the invention is suitable for industrial applications, in particular, for grinding, polishing and cleaning of marbles and/or metals after they have been cut.

Abstract: A universal colorant system for both solvent- and water-based paints and coatings is contained in a closed sealed pouch or cartridge-style container, and includes a colorant component, a surfactant package including at least one alkyd-compatible surfactant and at least one latex-compatible surfactant, and a carrier. When the colorant system is added to a base paint it desirably provides a mixture having a drop in viscosity of less than about 50%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a powdered polymer selected from a polyamide, a copolyamide or a copolyesteramide by anionic polymerization in a solvent solution, characterized in that the polymerization of the monomers) generating said polymer is made in the presence of a catalyst, an activator, at least one amide one of which is always a N,N?-alkylene bisamide, and an organic or inorganic filler, the amount of N,N?-alkylene bisamide added in the medium being determined based on the specific surface are desired for the powder particles, said powder particles having an essentially constant diameter or one depending on the desired mean diameter of the powder particles, said powder particles having an essentially constant specific surface area.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a radiation-curable coating material which forms a cured coating film having high hardness and low curing shrinkage, a radiation-curable resin composition for obtaining the radiation-curable coating material, and a method for forming a protective layer using the radiation-curable coating material.

Abstract: A magnet wire consists of an electrical conductor and a coating around the electric conductor, the coating is resistant to corona and/or of a low coefficient of friction, and is composed of 82% to 99.95% by weight of polymeric resin, and 0.05% to 18% by weight of fullerene-type nanostructures.

Abstract: An ink jet ink composition comprised an anti-curl agent and ink jet printing processing using such ink jet ink composition. The ink jet ink composition includes a hyperbranched polymer. The hyperbranched polymer acts as an anti-curl agent to control curl during a printing process. The anti-curl agent, i.e., the hyperbranched polymer, may be present in the ink amounts less than conventional anti-curl agents and still effectively control curl without detrimentally effecting intercolor bleed control water fastness or drying. Additionally, the ink composition do not exhibit increases in viscosity, and problems associated therewith, that occur in ink composition using conventional anti-curl agents.

Abstract: An article with an abradable dry powder coating thereon comprises an abradably coated article with a substrate surface and having at least one coating of a liquid primer on the substrate surface and then coating with at least one abradable dry powder coating on the surface of the liquid primer. The sequence of layers may also be reversed, or additional layers may be useful. The abradable dry powder coating is formed of a dry powder coating composition including a thermoset resin having a cure temperature combined with at least one filler material, wherein the filler is formed of a material which does not melt substantially at or below the cure temperature of the resin, whereby an abradable coating results employing a filler to make the coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible thermoplastic composition resistant to the ageing effects of oil, said composition comprising a grafted copolymer containing polyamide blocks and consisting of a polyolefin backbone and at least one polyamide graft. According to the invention, the grafts are attached to the core by the residues of an unsaturated monomer (X) having a function that can react with a polyamide comprising an amine end or a carboxylic acid end; the residues of the unsaturated monomer (X) are attached to the backbone by grafting or copolymerisation from the double bond thereof; and the composition comprises between 40 to 90 wt % of the polyolefin core comprising the unsaturated monomer (X); between 5 to 40 wt % of polyamide grafts; and between 5 to 40% of at least one polymer selected from a saponified ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and a polyamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a polymer P having amide and ester groups in the solid state of aggregation, in a first step (a) a homo- or copolymer P1 of (meth)acrylic acid, itaconic acid or crotonic acid being reacted with at least one monohydroxy compound E at a temperature up to 200° C. to give a polymer P2, so that anhydride groups form in addition to ester groups, in a second step (b) the polymer P2 prepared in step (a) being cooled to below 60° C. so that the polymer P2 is present in the solid state of aggregation or as supercooled melt, and in a third step (c) the polymer P2 having anhydride groups and present in the solid state of aggregation or as supercooled melt being amidated with at least one amine compound A at temperatures below 60° C., the amine compound A used in the third step (c) being present in the solid state of aggregation or on or in a solid carrier material.

Abstract: A fuser member having a substrate, and thereover, an outer layer including a fluorinated polyimide, and an image forming apparatus including the fuser member, and the fuser member may useful in oil-less fusing systems, and wherein the fluorinated polyimide has the following Formula I wherein Ar represents a fluorinated hydrocarbon group; Rf1 represents a fluorine-containing group and Q is a end group, n is a number of from about 20 to about 1,000 carbons, and o is 0 or 1.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions, and the use of such compositions for protective coatings, particularly of electronic devices. The invention concerns fired-on-foil ceramic capacitors coated with a composite encapsulant and embedded in a printed wiring board.

Abstract: In a method of preparing a non-toxic anti-tacky water paint, nitrocellulose is solubilized in n-butyl acetate to form a nitrocellulose solution, which is then mixed with urea-formaldehyde and water to form a first mixture solution, which is then heated for two to three hours via water at a temperature of 65 to 90° C. so that the first mixture solution is separated into an upper layer of liquid and a lower layer of powder. Next, the upper layer is removed, and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether is added to the lower layer to form a second mixture solution. Then, a non-ionic surfactant is added to the second mixture solution to form a third mixture solution. Finally, the third mixture solution is added to a water-soluble paint to obtain the non-toxic anti-tacky water paint, which may be coated on a container object so that the object can be conveniently transported and stored.

Abstract: A fuser member and image forming apparatus including the fuser member for use in oil-less systems, wherein the fuser member includes a substrate, and thereover, an outer layer having a fluorinated polyimide of the following Formula I: wherein Ar independently represents a fluorinated hydrocarbon group, Rf2 and Rf3 individually represent a fluorine-containing group, L represents a linkage group, I and m each individually represent a mole fraction of repeating units, wherein the value ranges from about 0.1 to about 0.99, p represents an integer ranging from about 20 to about 1,000, Q is an end group, and o is 0 or 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to nano-modified wire enamels based on polyester, polyesterimide, polyamideimide and/or polyurethane resins, which contain one or more of said resins as binders, nanomaterials, organic solvents, catalysts and additives. Wires coated with these enamels show after curing improved thermal and mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to such a polyamide resin composition that is suitably used as a material of a gasoline tank and a material of a molded article, such as a hollow molded container including a beverage bottle, a film and a sheet. A polyamide resin that is good in heat stability upon molding and suffers less increase in filter back pressure is provided by regulating a polyamide resin composition to have a phosphorus content of from 30 to 200 ppm (excluding 200 ppm), and a sodium content/phosphorus content ratio (molar ratio) of from 3 to 7 (excluding 3 and 7) or regulating it to have a phosphorus content less than 30 ppm and an alkali metal content less than 45 ppm.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing an aqueous solution of polyaminoamide-epichlorohydrin resin comprising sequentially adding to the solution about 0.1 to about 10 weight percent of one or more strong acids and about 0.1 to about 10 weight percent of one or more weak acids to prepare a stabilized solution having a pH of about 3-4.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising (i) a particulate solid; (ii) an organic medium; and (iii) a salt of a hydrocarbyl-substituted acrylating agent. The invention further provides for the use of the composition in various applications including paints, inks or mill bases.

Abstract: There is provided a polyimide precursor which can alter the hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity of the surface of a cured film formed readily even by a low level of ultraviolet ray irradiation; and a polyimide produced from the polyimide precursor. The polyimide precursor having a structure represented by the following formula (1): (where A represents a tetravalent organic group; B represents a bivalent organic group having a thiol ester bond in its main chain; R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom or a univalent organic group; and n represents a natural number).

Abstract: An electric insulated wire according to the present invention is formed by applying a first insulation coating made from polyimide resin having a repeating unit represented as in chemical formula (1) to an electric conductor directly or through an insulation layer made from a second insulation coating, after which the first insulation coating is baked, the polyimide resin including a quadrivalent aromatic group (X) having an aromatic ether structure, a bivalent aromatic group (Y1) having an aromatic ether structure, and a bivalent aromatic group (Y2) having a fluorene structure; the first insulation coating has a compound ratio (Y1/Y2) of the bivalent aromatic group having an aromatic ether structure to the bivalent aromatic group having a fluorene structure within a range from 30/70 to 80/20, when represented as a mole ratio.

Abstract: A resin composition that has high mechanical strength properties, has superior chemical characteristics such as chemical resistance and heat resistance, has high degree of freedom of product design, and has a structure considering the impact on environment is provided at low cost. The resin composition composed of a polyamide resin contains a cotton fiber as a natural fiber. The additive amount of the cotton fiber is preferably 1 wt % to 25 wt % both inclusive. The polyamide resin is polyamide 11 using castor oil as a raw material of plant origin. The average fiber diameter of the cotton fiber is 100 ?m or less. The polyamide resin and the cotton fiber are melted and kneaded, and then hot-formed, and thereby a shaped article containing a plant fiber can be fabricated. In addition to the cotton fiber, a plant fiber such as a hemp fiber, a bamboo fiber, and wood powder and a biofiber such as a silk fiber may be applied.

Abstract: A method for dissolving an aramid polymer in sulfuric acid using a double shaft kneader, comprising the steps: dosing the polymer and the solvent into the kneader, mixing the polymer and the solvent to dissolve the polymer in the solvent for obtaining a solution, degassing the solution to obtain a spin dope, and transporting the spin dope out of the kneader, wherein the polymer is an aramid polymer and the solvent is sulfuric acid, and whereby the aramid polymer is dosed into the kneader prior to dosing the sulfuric acid into the kneader.

Abstract: A method of producing a tire including mixing in a non-productive phase at least one elastomer with a polyamide having a melting temperature of less than 180° C. The polyamide is allowed to heat to at least its melting temperature. During the productive phase, at least one curing agent is added to the elastomeric composition. The curing agent may be a sulfur containing curing agent and/or a non-sulfur containing curing agent. The elastomeric composition may optionally include a crystalline EPDM elastomer. The resulting compositions may then be formed into a tire component which may be built into a tire and cured.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composite part for an airplane engine comprising polymer selected from polyimide, polyamide-imide, polyether imides, polybenzimidazole, or blends thereof, and carbonaceous filler, which in combination provides thermal stability and wear resistance. Optionally, the composite may comprise particulate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soft, semicrystalline, thermoplastic elastomer composition which is comprised of (I) a hydrophobic thermoplastic block copolymer which is comprised of (I) the reaction product of (1) a hydrophobic polyol or polyamine, (2) a polyisocyanate or an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and (3) a chain extender containing 2 to 20 carbon atoms, or the reaction product of (1) a hydrophobic polyol or polyamine, and (2) a carboxyl terminated telechelic polyamide sequence; wherein the hydrophobic polyol or polyamine has a number average molecular weight in the range of from 1,000 to 4,000 Daltons; wherein the hydrophobic thermoplastic block copolymer has a weight average molecular weight in the range of 50,000 to 1,000,000 Daltons; and (II) from 1 to 80 weight percent of a mineral oil, wherein the soft, semicrystalline, thermoplastic elastomer composition has a Shore A hardness which is within the range of 20 to 80.

Abstract: An ink set for ink-jet recording includes a dye ink containing a water-soluble dye and water and a pigment ink containing a self-dispersible pigment and water; wherein the dye ink further contains a polymer having a lactam structure; and the pigment ink further contains a substance having a surface active ability, a blending amount of the substance having the surface active ability being set in a ratio to fulfill a condition that a line width of a one-dot line is not less than 115 ?m when an amount of one liquid droplet of the pigment ink to be discharged is set to be within a range of 22 pL to 28 pL and the one-dot line is printed on a regular paper sheet.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a transparent resin molding having both high reflow heat resistance and excellent optical characteristics and to provide an optical lens and an optical film each including the transparent resin molding and having high heat resistance and excellent optical characteristics. A transparent resin molding according to the present invention is obtained by molding a molding material containing a thermoplastic resin and crosslinking the thermoplastic resin, in which the thermoplastic resin is selected from resins having an average transmissivity of 60% or more in the wavelength range of 600 to 1,000 nm when molded into a molding with a thickness of 2 mm, and the resin molding with a thickness of 2 mm has an average transmissivity of 60% or more in the wavelength range of 600 to 1,000 nm when the resin molding is heated at 200° C. for 10 minutes.

Abstract: A barrier structure includes a composite film. The composite film includes a polymer matrix and a plurality of dispersed high aspect ratio glass particles within the polymer matrix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an orthopedic tool made of a plastic material (M) comprising at least one semi-aromatic polyamide (P) comprising more than 50 mole % of recurring units obtained by the polycondensation reaction between at least one aliphatic diacid or derivative thereof and at least one aromatic diamine. In particular, hip rasp consisting essentially of at least one plastic material comprising at least one PMXDA polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing: (a) carbon nanotubes and (b) at least one copolyamide capable of being obtained from at least two different starting products chosen from: (i) the lactames, (ii) the aminocarboxylic acids and (iii) equimolar quantities of diamines and dicarboxylic acids. It also relates to the use of this composition as electrically conductive glue, as well as the use of a dispersion of carbon nanotubes, in such a copolyamide, in order to produce an electrically conductive adhesive composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a molded or extruded thermoplastic article including a polyamide composition including (a) a polyamide resin having a melting point and/or glass transition; (b) 0.1 to 10 weight percent of one or more polyhydric alcohols having more than two hydroxyl groups and having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of less than 2000; (c) 0.1 to 3 weight percent of one or more co-stabilizer(s) selected from the group consisting of secondary aryl amines and hindered amine light stabilizers, and mixtures thereof; (d) 10 to 60 weight percent of one or more reinforcement agents; and (e) 0 to 50 weight percent of a polymeric toughener including a reactive functional group and/or a metal salt of a carboxylic acid; wherein 4 mm test bars prepared from said polyamide composition, exposed at a test temperature at 170° C. for a test period of 500 hours have a retention of tensile strength, on average, of at least 50 percent, as compared with that of unexposed control of identical composition and shape.

Abstract: Disclosed is a molded or extruded thermoplastic article including a polyamide composition including (a) a polyamide resin (b) 0.1 to 10 weight percent of one or more polyhydric alcohols (c) 0 to 3 weight percent of a co-stabilizer selected from the group consisting of secondary aryl amines, hindered amine light stabilizers, and mixtures thereof; (d) 0 to less than 10 weight percent of one or more reinforcement agents; and (e) 0 to 50 weight percent polymeric toughener including a reactive functional group and/or a metal salt of a carboxylic acid; and wherein 4 mm test bars prepared from the polyamide composition, and exposed at an test temperature of 150° C. for a test period of about 1000 hours, have, on average, a retention of strain at break of greater than 80 percent compared with a control exposed at the said test temperature for 72 hours.

Abstract: A method and a material for creating an antireflective coating on an integrated circuit. A preferred embodiment comprises applying a dark polymer material on a reflective surface, curing the dark polymer material, and roughening a top surface of the dark polymer material. The roughening can be achieved by ashing the dark polymer material in an ash chamber. The dark polymer material, preferably a black matrix resin or a polyimide black matrix resin, when ashed in an oxygen rich atmosphere for a short period of time, forms a surface that is capable of absorbing light as well as randomly refracting light it does not absorb. A protective cap layer may be formed on top of the ashed dark polymer material to provide protection for the dark polymer material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified comb copolymers comprising special structural units, which are produced by converting SMA resins and optionally special copolymers with an AB block copolymer structure with a mixture of at least one polyalkylene oxide monoamine and at least one amino alcohol, with a mixture of at least one polyalkylene oxide monoamine and at least one N,N-disubstituted diamine or a mixture of at least one polyalkylene oxide monoamine, at least one N,N-disubstituted diamine and at least one polymer selected from the group comprising monohydroxy-terminated polyalkylene oxides, monohydroxy-terminated polyesters and monohydroxy-terminated block copolymers comprising polyalkylene oxide and polyester blocks, and their monohydroxy-terminated side chains are converted to phosphoric acid ester groups or their N,N-disubstituted amino-terminated side chains are converted to quaternary ammonium salts, and their use as wetting and dispersing agents.