Abstract: A resin additive composition that includes a resin additive having a melting point of 100° C. or less and thereby is improved in handleability and is highly held in a resin is provided. The resin additive composition is prepared by impregnating a powdery inorganic material (B) having an oil absorption of 150 mL/100 g or more and preferably 200 mL/100 g or more with a resin additive (A) having a melting point of 100° C. or less in advance. Examples of the resin additive (A) include an antioxidant, an ultraviolet absorber, a light stabilizer, and mixtures thereof. Examples of the powdery inorganic material (B) include silica, aluminium silicate, hydrotalcite, calcium silicate, magnesium aluminometasilicate, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: There is provided a pigment dispersion composition having high pigment dispersibility and dispersion stability and favorable color characteristics even when containing a high concentration of pigment; a photocurable composition superior in developability and pixel surface smoothness, allowing high contrast; and a color filter having high contrast. A pigment dispersion composition containing a polymeric compound having a specific group or the like dissociated by an alkali is used.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining polyamide or copolyesteramide particles which are spheroidal and whose average diameter is between 40 and 150 ?m, preferably between 60 and 100 ?m. Said method consists in introducing a mineral charge, preferably silica, having an average diameter of 1-30 ?m into the reaction mixture. The invention also relates to a polyamide or copolyesteramide powder and to the use thereof in order to manufacture coatings, ink compositions, paint compositions, cosmetic compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, alloys with metal powders or metal oxide powders and parts by agglomerating said powder by laser sintering, IR radiation or UV radiation.

Abstract: Copolymers having linked internal polyether blocks and internal polyamide blocks have advantageous physical properties and solvent-gelling abilities. The copolymer may be prepared from a reaction mixture that contains 1,4-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid (CHDA) and poly(alkyleneoxy) diamine (PAODA). Optionally, the reaction mixture contains no monofunctional compound reactive with either amine or carboxylic acid groups, however some of this monofunctional compound may be present. Dimer diamine and/or dimer acid may be present in the reaction mixture. A copolymer may also be prepared from a reaction mixture containing dimer acid and at least two diamine compound(s) including PAODA and short-chain aliphatic diamine having 2-6 carbons (SDA), wherein: a) the reaction mixture comprises x grams of PAODA and y grams of SDA, and x/(x+y) is 0.8-0.98; b) the reaction mixture weighs z grams, and x/z is at least 0.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a polyamide resin composition, comprising the steps of: impregnating a molten polyamide resin into glass fiber rovings; taking off the polyamide-impregnated glass fiber rovings during twisting thereof to provide a strand; and pelletizing the strand to provide a resin composition, wherein a melt viscosity of the polyamide resin is set to fall within a particular range. According to the present invention, there can be provided a process for producing a glass fiber-reinforced polyamide resin composition excellent in the impregnation of the resin into the glass fiber rovings and capable of offering a molding excellent in mechanical strength and color tone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to using an adhesive and process for heating, curing, joining, attaching and detaching a part article from a body substrate structure. Described are polymeric adhesive compositions and methods of curing using a radiation apparatus for rapid adhesive bonding and attaching a fastener part to a structure surface. The adhesive composition contains additives that directly or indirectly absorb projected radiation from a radiation apparatus to rapidly and uniformly melt the adhesive and bond the surface of the part material onto the surface of the substrate material. A process is also described to reverse the adhesive bonding and detach the fastener part from the substrate.

Abstract: The use of high aspect fillers in the production of simulated stone, masonry and brick textured products such as cladding, siding, panels, or other building and construction materials. High aspect fillers increase the dimensional stability, rigidity, thermal and sound insulation. The high aspect fillers may be included into a matrix polymer with or without chemical bonding. The disclosed invention is not limited to products in the building or construction industries and may be applied in the manufacture of a wide variety of products in other industries.

Abstract: A blend comprising a) at least one aromatic nylon with or without inorganic nano-particles and b) at least one aliphatic/aromatic nylon comprising aromatic groups along the polymer backbone in an amount effective to prevent crystallization of the aromatic nylon. The blend reduces crystallization and resulting haze in multilayered products such as bottles, particularly in multilayered products are subjected to steam autoclave sterilization or retorting.

Abstract: Moldings can be produced from a polymer powder containing at least one block polyetheramide containing an oligoamide dicarboxylic acid and a polyetheramine; wherein the powder is suitable for use in a layer-by-layer process in which regions of a powder layer are selectively melted via introduction of electromagnetic energy.

Abstract: A process for providing interaction between particulate filler and a functionalized polymer involves a composition that includes at least three components: (1) a polymer that includes a functional group including an acidic cation of a primary or secondary amine functionality, (2) a material including a functionality capable of reacting with the acidic cation, and (3) particulate filler. The amine functionality from (1) is allowed to interact with (3) after being neutralized by the action of the acid-reactive functionality from (2). The process is useful in the formation of vulcanizates and articles made therefrom.

Abstract: Modified polymers are prepared by providing a nanotube or nanoparticle suspension, adding a preformed polymer, swelling the preformed polymer in the suspension, and isolating the modified polymer from the suspension. The polymer may be a swellable polymer in the form of polymeric yarns, fibres, fabrics, ribbons or films. The swelling may be carried out using ultrasonic treatment.

Abstract: Provided are methods for dissolving polyamides under ambient conditions and for forming polyamide nanofibers by electrospinning. Also provided are methods for incorporating nanoparticles, including nanotubes, into such nanofibers.

Abstract: A precursor composition to formation of a solid composite contains a glassy polymer, a step-growth polymer, a polymer or oligomer which is miscible with the glassy polymer and particulate filler.

Abstract: A capsulated colorant including a colorant and a polymer resin which is coated on the colorant and has a cross-linked structure, a method of preparing the capsulated colorant, and an ink composition including the capsulated colorant. By adjusting the extent of cross-linking of the colorant on which the polymer having a cross-linked structure is coated, a capsulated colorant having a cross-linking of larger extent and a capsulated colorant having a cross-linking of smaller extent are obtained. By using an ink composition including the capsulated colorant having a larger cross-linked extent, characteristics of excellent waterfastness, lighffastness, rubfastness and optical density can be realized. In addition, by using the ink composition including the capsulated colorant having a smaller cross-linked extent, images with excellent durability and printed gloss can be realized.

Abstract: A thermal lithographic printing plate overcoat composition comprising (a) a water-soluble polymeric dye having an absorption band between about 300 and about 600 nm; and (b) micro-particles or nano-particles is provided. A negative-working thermal lithographic printing plate comprising (a) a hydrophilic substrate; (b) a near infrared imaging layer disposed on the hydrophilic substrate; and (c) an overcoat layer disposed on the imaging layer, said overcoat layer comprising a water-soluble polymeric dye having an absorption band between about 300 and about 600 nm; and micro-particles or nano-particles is also provided. Finally, a water-soluble polymeric dye having an absorption band between about 300 and about 600 nm is provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to carbon nanotube (CNT)/polymer composites, i.e., nanocomposites, wherein the CNTs in such nanocomposites are highly dispersed in a polymer matrix, and wherein the nanocomposites comprise a compatibilizing surfactant that interacts with both the CNTs and the polymer matrix. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these nanocomposites. In some such methods, the compatibilizing surfactant provides initial CNT dispersion and subsequent mixing with a polymer. The present invention is also directed to methods of using these nanocomposites in a variety of applications.

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: The invention relates to a metallic-colored thermoplastic molding material, which contains metal glitter in various admixtures. In addition, the invention relates to a method to manufacture this molding material and its use in molded bodies with openings. No visible formation of flow lines occurs with the use of this molding material, so that the quality of the goods manufactured is improved. For this purpose, it is planned that the percentage by weight of the metal glitter in the thermoplastic molding material lies between six and 15%, wherein the size of the glitter is not in a Gaussian distribution, but the molding material to a large extent contains only equally sized glitter particles in glitter mixtures.

Abstract: A metal oxide dispersion comprising metal oxide particles with a necking structure, and a solvent, wherein the liquid droplet contact angle of the metal oxide dispersion to an ITO film (Indium-Tin Oxide type film) formed is from 0 to 60°. A metal oxide dispersion for the production of a dye-sensitized solar cell electrode, comprising Metal Oxide Particle Group F having a necking structure formed by m connected particles, Metal Oxide Particle Group G having only 0.2 m or less connected particles, and a solvent, and being formable into a film at 200° C. or less. A metal oxide electrode comprising an electrically conducting substrate having thereon a metal oxide layer comprising metal oxide particles bound by a binder, wherein the binder content is from 0.005 to 5 mass % based on the metal oxide film and the metal oxide layer has a pencil scratch strength of H or more according to JIS5600.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inkjet ink composition comprising a liquid vehicle and at least one polymer modified pigment. In one embodiment, the polymer modified pigment comprises the combination product of a pigment, a polymer, and a base, wherein the polymer is a styrene-maleic anhydride polymer or an alternating copolymer comprising at least one segment having the formula —[HB-A]x-. In a second embodiment, the polymer modified pigment comprises a pigment and a polymer, wherein the polymer is a styrene-maleic acid polymer or salt thereof or an alternating copolymer comprising at least one segment having the formula —[HB-A?]x-. Methods of preparing the inkjet ink compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A flexible wiring board for a tape carrier package with reduced tackiness and a tape carrier package formed by using the flexible wiring board is disclosed. The flexible wiring board for a tape carrier package has an insulating film 1, a wiring pattern 3 formed on a surface of the insulating film, and an overcoat layer 9 containing a resin cured material and a porous fine particle, and protecting at least a region of said wiring pattern.

Abstract: A paint composition and formulation for building materials, such as materials that are generally cementitious, gypsum, or of another inorganic building material, including those containing cellulose, glass, steel or polymeric fibers. The paint formulation provides improved weatherability, durability, light stability, freeze-thaw resistance and water resistivity.

Abstract: High quality thermoplastic composites and composite laminates containing nanoparticles and/or nanofibers, and methods of producing such composites and laminates are disclosed. The composites comprise a thermoplastic polymer and a plurality of nanoparticles, and may include a fibrous structural reinforcement. The composite laminates are formed from a plurality of nanoparticle-containing composite layers and may be fused to one another via an automated process.

Abstract: A mobile telephone housing comprising a polyamide composition having excellent stiffness and low moisture absorption.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising an emulsion polymer which comprises a (meth)acrylate copolymer, and aziridinyl silane and an optional silica particle component is described. The addition of the aziridinyl silane results in a significant increase in the shear properties, particularly at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to agglomerate particles which are constructed from agglomerated nanoscale primary particles and also to a method for incorporation of these particles in a polymer matrix and to the use of these agglomerate particles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pigments comprising mostly rutile TiO2, wherein the mostly rutile TiO2 consists essentially of low abrasion TiO2 particles produced by introducing a metal halide into the chloride process. Further disclosed are ink, can coatings, fibers, papers, and plastics comprising the pigment. Also disclosed herein are pigments comprising the low abrasion TiO2 pigments comprising TiO2 particles which have been further heat treated at a temperature of at least about 800° C. in an oxidizing atmosphere for a time period of at least about 1 hour.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel comb polymers which bear poly-C2-C4-alkylene ether side chains A and functional groups B which at a pH of >12 are present in the form of anionic groups on a carbon backbone and also the salts of such comb polymers. The invention also relates to the use of these comb polymers as additives in preparations comprising a mineral binder.

Abstract: A coating agent which produces a film with photocatalytic properties, comprises composite photocatalyst particles of titanium dioxide and a compound inactive as a photocatalyst, and at least a binder. The photocatalyst particles achieve a ratio of decomposition of acetaldehyde (DWA) values of at least 80%. A BET specific surface area of the composite particles of titanium dioxide and a compound inactive as a photocatalyst is from 10 to 300 m2/g. The composite particles of titanium dioxide and a compound inactive as a photocatalyst are produced by a method comprising the steps of preparing a water based slurry of pH 3 to 5 comprising titanium dioxide, preparing a water based solution comprising a compound inactive as a photocatalyst, and reacting the slurry and the water based solution together at a pH of 4 to 10.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing a polymer nanocomposite composition, the process comprising: a) mixing a melted polyamide of inherent viscosity under 1 and a nanofiller to disperse the nanofiller in said polyamide; and b) subjecting the previous mixture to polymerization conditions to polymerize the polyamide and to form the polymer nanocomposite composition. Advantageously the inherent viscosity of the polyamide is under 0.9 and preferably between 0.4 and 0.8. Step a) is carried out in an extruder or a mixer. Advantageously a mono or twin-screw extruder is used. Step b) could be made either in melted state or in solid state. It is easier to make it in the same apparatus as step a). Should step a) is carried out in an extruder, step b) is made in the same extruder. Polymerization of step b) can be carried with a catalyst and/or by having the extruder zones in which step b) takes place to operate under vacuum.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer composite comprising a thermoplastic host polymer having solid particulate material dispersed therethrough, the host polymer having at least one phase nanodomain, wherein the solid particulate material comprises particles having height, length and width dimensions of which at least one is substantially less than one or both of the other dimensions, and wherein the composite exhibits an increase in modulus of no more than 15% and a higher tensile strength, relative to said host polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a solvent or water based coating composition comprising a one step stain and topcoat. The solvent based one-step composition comprises at least one of an alkyd or oil modified urethane polymer, one or more surfactants to provide smooth uniform coatings and at least one micro pigment particle of less than about 2 ?m. The water-based composition comprises at least one of self-crosslinking acrylic, oxidizable polyurethane dispersion and polyurethane dispersion polymers, at least one coalescing aid, one or more cross-linker to enhance the tensile strength of the cured coating and improve its chemical resistance, a thickener to increase viscosity of the dispersions, one or more surfactants to provide smooth uniform coatings and at least one micro pigment particle of less than 2 ?m. The present invention is further directed to a water based stain for coloring wood.

Abstract: A curable organic resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a curable organic resin and (B) 0.01 to 100 parts by weight of a thiocyanato-containing organohydrocarbonoxysilane or an isothiocyanato-containing organohydrocarbonoxysilane represented by the general formula: X—R1—Si(OR2)nR33-n, wherein X is NCS— or SCN—, R1 is an alkylene or alkyleneoxyalkylene group, R2 and R3 are monovalent hydrocarbon groups, and the subscript n is 1, 2, or 3. The curable organic resin composition possesses superior moldability and, when cured, exhibits superior adhesive properties on substrates such as metals.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a material for more easily and accurately detecting treatment status using gas exposure. The present invention relates to an ink composition for detecting an oxidizing gas, or the like, comprising at least one type of azo dye, methine dye, triarylmethane dye and thiazine dye.

Abstract: A paper adhesive composition includes a cationic non-crosslinked acidified solution of a polyamidoamine with the repeating units wherein n?1; m=1 or 2; X?m is chloride, bromide, iodide, sulfate, bisulfate, nitrate, oxalate, alkyl carboxylate, aryl carboxylate, hydrogen phosphate, dihydrogen phosphate, alkyl sulfonate, aryl sulfonate, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing anions; R1 is a divalent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or araliphatic group having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms; R2 is hydrogen or a monovalent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or araliphatic group having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms; and R3 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical derived from a dibasic carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite powder of polymer powder and porous glass beads, and to the use of this composite powder for shaping processes, and also to mouldings produced from this composite powder.

Abstract: A thermosetting epoxy resin composition is provided comprising (A) a reaction product obtained through reaction of a triazine derived epoxy resin with an acid anhydride, (C) a reflective agent, (D) an inorganic filler, and (E) a curing catalyst. In one embodiment, (B) an internal parting agent having a melting point of 50-90° C. is included. In another embodiment, (I) inorganic whisker fibers having an average fineness of 0.05-50 ?m and an average length of 1.0-1,000 ?m are included.

Abstract: Nanocomposite compositions containing a graft polymer and a filler such as nano-sized silica having flame resistant properties are described.

Abstract: Process for preparing ultrafine powders based on polyamides by contacting polyamides having a relative solution viscosity ?rel in the range from 1.5 to 2.0, measured in 0.5% m-cresol solution at 25° C., with an alcoholic medium in the presence of inorganic particles under the action of pressure and/or temperature to generate an at least partial solution, and then precipitating the polyamide from the at least partial solution, characterized in that a suspension of the inorganic particles suspended in the alcoholic medium is used. The resulting ultrafine polyamide powders have a specific BET surface area in the range of 5-100 m2/g; a fineness d50 of less than 70 ?m; an apparent density AD in the range from 250 to 1000 g/l; and a particle content of 0.1 to 80% by weight of inorganic particles based on the total weight of the polyamide powder. They are equally suitable for coatings and for mouldings and components with improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: A composite material includes polyimide material, a particulate metal oxide dispersed in the polyimide material in an amount between about 0.1 wt % and about 20.0 wt %, and a carbonaceous material dispersed in the polyimide material in an amount between about 0.0 wt % and about 45.0 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a matter composition, and a method for obtaining the same, comprising at least one fluid hardenable resin component and at least one toning component suitable for changing its colour or colour shade depending upon the kind of energy applied to the composition. The matter composition can be advantageously used as a building material or for covering building materials.

Abstract: In a flexible layer composite comprising a support and at least one curable surface coating composition applied to the support, the layer of curable surface coating composition comprises a binder which contains double bonds and has a double bond density in the range from 3 mol/kg to 6 mol/kg, a transition glass temperature Tg in the range from ?15° C. to 20° C. and a solids content in the range from 40% to 100%, if appropriate at least one surface coating auxiliary, preferably a surface coating auxiliary combination, if appropriate solvents and if appropriate pigments and/or fillers and is not sticky after thermal drying. At least one removable protective layer, preferably a removable protective film, has preferably been applied to the layer of curable surface coating composition.

Abstract: Solid pigment concentrate comprising at least one pigment and a dispersant comprising a polyamine backbone and one or more hydrophobic pendent groups, characterized in that the concentrate further comprises a non-ionic 5 surface active agent comprising polyoxyalkylene groups. The polyamine backbone can for instance comprise polyalkylene imine building blocks.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for dispersing carbon nanotubes in a polymer matrix including a step of preparing carbon nanotubes coated with a polymer coating by a method for polymerizing a monomer using a catalytic system wherein carbon nanotubes are used as catalytic support, the carbon nanotubes comprising in surface the catalytic system for polymerizing the coating polymer, and the coating polymer being non-miscible in the host polymer matrix, followed by a step of hot process mixing of the coated carbon nanotubes with a polymer matrix.

Abstract: A method for improving the flowability of a mixture that contains wax and other hydrocarbons, which method comprises adding to the mixture an amount of a dendrimeric hyperbranched polyester amide.

Abstract: An ink-receptive coating composition. In a preferred embodiment, the composition includes (a) a polyamide, the polyamide comprising an aliphatic polyamide in particulate form, the aliphatic polyamide having a softening point in the temperature range of about 50-250° C. and an average particle size of about 1 to 80 microns; (b) a plasticizer, the plasticizer being a solid plasticizer selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfonamides and aromatic sulfonamides, the solid plasticizer having a melting point in the range of about 50-200° C.; (c) a binder, the binder being a thermoplastic polymer delivered as a water-based emulsion or solution, the binder having a Tg in the range of about ?20-120° C.; (d) a dye-retention agent, the dye-retention agent comprising at least one cationic polymer; (e) an ink viscosity-modifying agent; and (f) a dispersant, the dispersant being selected from the group of cationic and non-ionic dispersants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic moulding compositions comprising unbranched, thermoplastic polyamide, a phosphinic or diphosphinic salt, a nitrogen-containing flame retardant combination and also at least one oxygen-containing, nitrogen-containing or sulphur-containing metal compound and also to the production and the use of the inventive moulding compositions for production of fibres, of foils and of mouldings of any type.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a functional material powder, a method for fabricating the same and a functional staple fiber containing the same. The functional material powder comprises particles with a diameter of 50˜350nm, 0.5˜1.5% of a dispersant, 3˜5% of a surfactant, and 1˜2% of a coupling agent. A small-capacity mill is used to fabricate the functional material powder of the present invention, wherein the small-capacity mill operates at a high power to generate a great impact force and a great shear force to fast nanomize the particles of the functional material. Further, in considering the future application, a surfactant and a coupling agent are added into the functional material powder to disperse the powder and promote the coupling strength between the particles and the molecules of a chemical fiber.

Abstract: There is provided a composition that is suitably used for a flip chip mounting process or a bump-forming process. The composition comprises a first component 3a, a second component 3b, metal particles 1,1? and a convection additive. The metal particles 1,1? are dispersed in the second component 3b. The convection additive is contained in the second component 3b. The first component 3a is contained in an interior of at least one particle 1. When such at least one metal particle 1 melts upon heating, the first component 3a comes in contact with the second component 3b to form a thermoset resin 3c. The convection additive is capable of generating a gas upon heating, so that the gas provides a convection effect in the composition.

Abstract: A hyperbranch polymer is bonded to a pore surface existing on a SiO2 glass porous body, such that the hyperbranch polymer is bonded to the pore surface only at the base end moiety. The hyperbranch polymer has a first generation branched moiety branched from the base end moiety, a second generation branched moiety further branched from the first generation branched moiety, and a third generation branched moiety further branched from the second generation branched moiety. A functional group, such as sulfonic acid group, from which a proton is capable of being dissociated, is bonded by substitution to the terminal end of the third generation branched moiety.