Abstract: A polysulphide-containing two-component adhesive/sealant consists of a binder component and a curing agent component, and is suitable for use as the secondary seal in the edge region of the insulating glass and/or for bonding the insulating glass unit in the frame or window sash of a window unit in a friction locked manner according to the process of rebate base bonding or back bedding.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoset plastic material, comprising a three-dimensional matrix containing sulphur atoms and at least one anti-plasticizing additive which is unreactive toward said matrix.

Abstract: A polysulfone having a first polyphenylene sulfone unit (i.e. PPSU unit) based on one biphenol group and one diphenyl sulfone group and a second sulfone unit (i.e. PSU-AF unit) based on one hexafluorobisphenol A group and one diphenylsulfone group. The polysulfone is transparent and has a total heat release and peak heat release of less than 65 kW·min/m2 and 65 kW/m2, respectively. Compositions containing the polysulfone and articles made by molding and/or extruding the polysulfone.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition for a clinch, which highly improves steering stability and elongation properties in a balanced manner. Specifically, the present invention provides a rubber composition for a clinch comprising 20 to 70 parts by weight of carbon black containing silica and 0 to 50 parts by weight of carbon black, based on 100 parts by weight of a rubber component; wherein the total amount of the carbon black containing silica and the carbon black is 50 to 70 parts by weight.

Abstract: Disclosed are thioethers, methods for preparing such thioethers, and curable compositions, such as coating and sealant compositions, that include such thioethers. The thioethers can be the reaction product of (a) an alpha, omega dihalo organic compound, (b) a metal hydrosulfide, and (c) a metal hydroxide.

Abstract: A thermal-conductive resin composition and a plastic article are provided. The thermal-conductive resin composition comprises about 30 to about 60% by weight of a thermoplastic resin and about 40 to about 70% by weight of a thermal-conductive filler comprising about 10% by weight or more of a thermal-conductive filler with a height-to-length ratio (length/height) of about 7,000 to about 40,000 and about 10% by weight or more of a thermal-conductive filler with a height-to-length ratio of about 10 to about 1,000.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a composition comprising a particle and a matrix, the particle being at least partially coated with a composition comprising: a) a Bunte salt (A); b) a polysulfide (B) comprising the moiety —[S]n— or —[S]0—Zn—[S]p, wherein each of o and p is 1-5, o+p=n, and n=2-6; and c) sulfur or a sulfur donor (C). Preferably, the matrix contains a wax. Most preferred polysulfide (B) has the formula: wherein each of o and p is 1-5, o+p=n, and n=2-6; and R is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, nitro, hydroxy, C1-C12 alkyl, C1-C12 alkoxy, and C1-C12 aralkyl; and d) sulfur or a sulfur donor (C). The invention further relates to a vulcanization process comprising the use of said composition, the elastomer composition thus obtained, and a skim composition, tire, tire tread, undertread, or belt containing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are ink jet ink compositions suitable for use in thermal ink jet printers. The ink jet ink compositions contain one or more volatile organic solvents, one or more humectants, one or more binder resins, and one or more colorants. The ink jet ink compositions may also contain additives such as a plasticizer and/or a surfactant. Embodiments of the ink jet ink compositions have short dry times, good adhesion to a variety of substrates, and/or long decap times.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide h as a narrow molecular weight distribution and a high molecular weight and high purity which is industrially useful, wherein the polyarylene sulfide has a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 or more, and weight loss when heated, ?Wr=(W1?W2)/W1×100?0.18(%) (wherein ?Wr is weight loss ratio (%), W1 is sample weight when arrived at 100° C. and W2 is sample weight when arrived at 330° C.). Its production method includes a polyarylene sulfide prepolymer which contains a cyclic polyarylene sulfide at least 50 wt % or more, and of which weight average molecular weight is less than 10,000 is heated to be converted to a high polymer of which weight average molecular weight is 10,000 or more.

Abstract: An ink comprises metal thin film fragments having an average thickness of 0.01 to 0.1 ?m and an average particle diameter of 5 to 25 ?m, and a binder resin having at least one selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group, a phosphoric acid group, a sulfonic acid group, metal salts thereof and an amino group. A laminated sheet comprises multilaminated at least two synthetic resin films for molding, and a decorative layer having mirror-like metallic luster formed at any laminate interface of the synthetic resin films, the decorative layer being an ink film made of the ink, the ink film having a thickness of 0.05 to 2.0 ?m.

Abstract: A composition comprising a copolymer comprising DTP units for use in, for example, low band gap materials including uses in organic photovoltaic active layers. The band gap and other properties can be engineered by copolymerization methods including selection of monomer structure and ratio of monomer components. In addition, a dimer adapted for making alternating copolymers further comprising one first monomer moiety comprising at least one DTP moiety compound covalently linked to one second monomer moiety comprising at least one non-DTP moiety or a different DTP moiety. The composition can be copolymerized to form an alternating copolymer that can be further processed to form a polymeric film used in a printed organic electronic device.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing regioregular substituted polythiophenes is described where a substituted thiophene having at least two leaving groups is treated with an organomagnesium halide followed by zinc chloride or bromide and the resulting reaction mixture in solution is polymerized with a Ni(II) catalyst.

Abstract: An inexpensive and durable polyelectrolyte composition includes both an aromatic polymer containing carbonyl linkages and/or sulfonyl linkages in the backbone chain and bearing cation-exchange groups and a fused salt exhibits a high ionic conductivity even in the absence of water or a solvent. The aromatic polymer is preferably an aromatic polyether sulfone comprising specific structural units and bearing cation-exchange groups, an aromatic polyether ketone comprising specific structural units and bearing cation-exchange groups, an aromatic polyether sulfone block copolymer consisting of at least one hydrophilic segment bearing cation-exchange groups and at least one hydrophobic segment free from cation-exchange groups, and/or an aromatic polyether ketone block copolymer consisting of at least one hydrophilic segment bearing cation-exchange groups and at least one hydrophobic segment free from cation-exchange groups.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are carbon black surface-modified with benzene compound of Formula 1 described in the specification and a carbon black dispersion composition for a black matrix using the carbon black. The carbon black dispersion composition uses carbon black surface-modified with the benzene compound of Formula 1, or about 0.1 to about 20% by weight of a cardo compound selected from cardo monomers, oligomers, polymers and mixtures thereof. The carbon black dispersion composition can provide improved adhesive properties, uniformity and resolution of black matrix patterns, and no undercut is formed on the black matrix patterns.

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.

Abstract: A resin comprises a resin containing a vulcanization-activating agent, or crosslinkable group-containing resin (e.g., a resin having an unsaturated bond). Moreover, a composite dispersion may be formed by a combination of a specific resin and rubber [e.g., (a) a combination of a resin, and an unvulcanized rubber containing a vulcanizing agent and a vulcanization-activating agent at a specific ratio; (b) a combination of a polyamide-series resin, and an unvulcanized rubber containing a vulcanizing agent and a polyalkenylene at a specific ratio; (c) a combination of a resin and a silicone-series unvulcanized rubber; and (d) a combination of a polyphenylene ether-series resin containing a polyalkenylene, and an unvulcanized rubber containing a sulfur or sulfur-containing organic compound as a vulcanizing agent].

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition comprising (A) a polyethersulfone-based resin and (B) a compound having a weight reduction starting temperature determined in JIS K7120 of 150° C. or higher, a melting point of 100° C. or higher and a molecular weight of 500 or less, in a ratio (A):(B) within a range of from 100:5 to 100:1, in terms of a weight ratio. The polyethersulfone-based resin composition has high fluidity in a molten state and emit deduced smaller amounts of gas in processing. The molded article obtained from the composition also generate smaller amounts of gas discharged while being utilized.

Abstract: A fluoropolymer composition comprising monomers copolymerized in the following percentages by weight: (a) from about 20% to about 95% of a fluoroalkyl monomer, or mixture of monomers, of formula (I) Rf1-L-X—C(O)—C(R)?CH2 ??(I) wherein Rf1 is a monovalent, partially or fully fluorinated, linear or branched, alkyl radical having from about 2 to about 100 carbon atoms; optionally interrupted by 1 to about 50 oxygen atoms; wherein the ratio of carbon atoms to oxygen atoms is at least about 2:1 and no oxygen atoms are bonded to each other; L is a linear or branched divalent linking group having 1 to about 20 carbon atoms; optionally interrupted by 1 to about 4 hetero-radicals selected from the group consisting or —O—, —NR1—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —N(R1)C(O)—; wherein R1 is H or C1 to C6 alkyl; X is —O—, —NR1—, or —S—; R is hydrogen, Cl, F or CH3; (b) from about 5% to about 80% of at least one of: (i) an alkyl(meth)acrylate monomer having a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group of from about 6 to about 1

Abstract: Use of an effective amount (?) of a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P2) for diluting a poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) contained in a polymer composition (C1) consisting of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) and, optionally in addition, one or more ingredients (A) other than the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) and the poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P2), while at least substantially maintaining the chemical resistance of the polymer composition (C1) in a chemical environment (E) which is more aggressive against the poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P2) than against the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1).

Abstract: A laser-weldable composition is disclosed, comprising, based on the total weight of the laser-weldable composition, more than zero to 99.95 weight percent of a thermoplastic polymer composition; from 0.00001 to 5 weight percent of a near-infrared absorbing material; from 0.0 to 0.02 weight percent of carbon black; and from 0.05 to 20 weight percent of a white pigment.

Abstract: Compositions for producing a board and a printed circuit board produced using the composition are provided. The compositions can be used for the production of a variety of printed circuit boards.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards novel sulfonic acid esters as catalysts for crosslinking of polymers having hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amide functional groups with a crosslinking agent and resin compositions containing the same. The present invention provides polymeric film coatings which have superior hardness, impact resistance, adhesion, improved blister resistance, salt spray characteristics and flexibility. These catalysts are especially effective in coil primer formulations containing calcium ion exchange anticorrosive pigments, where traditional blocked acid catalysts are ineffective.

Abstract: A polymer fiber comprising a thermoplastic polymer and an inorganic filler, wherein the filler content, based on the polymer fiber, is more than about 10% by weight and the mean particle size (D50) of the filler is less than or equal to about 6 ?m. A textile fabric, especially nonwoven, produced from the polymer fiber.

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: 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: An active ray curable composition comprising a compound represented by Formula (X):

Abstract: Disclosed are new conjugated compounds (e.g., monomers and polymers) that include ladder-type moieties which can be used for preparing semiconducting materials. Such conjugated compounds can exhibit high n-type carrier mobility and/or good current modulation characteristics. Compounds of the present teachings also can exhibit ambipolar semiconducting activity. In addition, the compounds of the present teachings can possess certain processing advantages such as solution-processability and/or good stability in ambient conditions.

Abstract: A biocompatible coating for solid phase microextraction (SPME) of a small molecule from a biological matrix. The coating comprises SPME particles and a biocompatible polymer. The biocompatible polymer (e.g. polyacrylonitrile) reduces adsorption of proteins or macromolecules onto the SPME particles and allows the SPME particles to extract the small molecule from the matrix. A process for coating a flexible fiber with a biocompatible coating. The process comprises: coating the fiber with a suspension of SPME particles, the SPME particles being suspended in a solution of a biocompatible polymer and a solvent, the biocompatible polymer can comprise polyacrylonitrile (PAN); drying the coated fiber to remove the solvent; and curing the dried coated fiber at an elevated temperature.

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: Essentially at most two-dimensional shaped article (A) comprising at least one polymer composition (C) comprising at least one high glass transition temperature sulfone polymer (P). Methods of making it and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous compositions comprising, as well as water, 75% to 90% by weight of alkyl polyethylene glycol ether sulfates which are a mixture of compounds of formula (1) R1—O—(CH2—CH2—O)x—SO3M??(1) where R1 is a branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 8 to 14 carbon atoms and at least one tertiary carbon atom, x is from 3 to 15, M is an alkali metal ion or an ammonium ion, with compounds of formula (2) R2—O—(CH2—CH2—O)y—SO3M???(2) where R2 is a linear alkyl or alkenyl group having 8 to 14 carbon atoms, y is from 3 to 15, M? is an alkali metal ion or an ammonium ion, wherein the mixing ratio of compounds of formulae (1) and (2) is chosen such that the compounds of formula (1) comprise at least 10% by weight and at most 99% by weight of the total amount of compounds of formulae (1) and (2).

Abstract: Compositions comprising porphyrinic macrocycles and conjugated polymers such as polythiophene for use in organic electronic devices including solar cells are presented. Covalent linkage of a porphyrinic macrocycle to a polymer allows tuning of electronic and spectroscopic properties of conjugated polymers and can improve the heat stability of the system relative to a blended comparison. A composition comprising: at least one polymer comprising at least one porphyrinic macrocycle covalently linked to at least one conjugated polymer, wherein the porphyrinic macrocycle is metal-free is also presented. Inks can be formulated. Methods of making are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to halogen-free, oligomeric or polymeric phosphonic acids made up of units of the general formula (I) —[(O)m—{R1(X)n(Y)o}pR1(X)q]r—[(O)s—R5(X)t]v—??(I), where: X is —P?O(OH)2, Y is carbonyl or sulfonyl, R1, R5 are, independently of one another, divalent or polyvalent, substituted or unsubstituted, heteroatom-free or heteroatom- comprising aromatic radicals, m, o, s are each, independently of one another, 0 or 1, n, q, t are each, independently of one another, 0 or an integer from 1 to 8, with n and s not simultaneously being 0, r, v are each, independently of one another, from 0 to 1, with the sum of r and v being from 0.95 to 1.

Abstract: Compositions comprise phase separated polyetherimide/polyphenylene ether sulfone blends. The dispersed phase has an average cross sectional size of 0.1 to 10 micrometers. The composition retains has good hydrolytic stability and is capable of withstanding steam autoclaving at temperatures of 130 to 138° C.

Abstract: A water soluble polymer comprising a copolyhydroxyaminoether having side-chains of polyalkylene oxides, an aqueous solution of said polymer and process for preparing the copolyhydroxyaminoether.

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: This invention relates to the use of resin compositions for chemical anchoring, wherein the resin composition comprises at least: a. a thiol-containing component, and b. a resin containing one or more reactive moieties selected from the group of: i. non-aromatic carbon double bond moieties, and ii. epoxide moieties, and an initiator. Preferably, the resin composition further comprises a diluent, more preferably a reactive diluent. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to the use of a multi-component, preferably a 2-component system of which one component contains a thiol group(s) containing component for chemical anchoring by means of cold curing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pigment dispersion composition which has good fluidity and dispersion stability even in the case of having a high pigment concentration and exhibits excellent development characteristics when it is used for the areas requiring development characteristics such as a resist composition for a color filter or a resist composition for a black matrix. The pigment dispersion composition of the present invention is a pigment dispersion composition formed by dispersing a pigment in a dispersion medium, wherein the surface of said pigment is coated with an acid radical-containing reactant produced by the reaction of a carbodiimide compound having at least one carbodiimide group with an acid radical-containing resin having an acid value of 20 to 300 mgKOH/g and a weight average molecular weight of 1000 to 100000.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for producing a pigment-dispersing resin which contains divalent group(s) represented by a general formula (I): (in which R1 stands for C1-10 alkylene group, m is an integer of 1-30, and the m recurring units, may be the same or different), phosphoric acid group(s) and/or sulfonic acid group(s), characterized by copolymerizing a polymerizable unsaturated monomeric mixture in a reaction solvent containing at least 30 mass %, based on the total mass of the reaction solvent, of an organic solvent having no hydroxyl group and having a solubility in 20° C. water of at least 100 mass %.

Abstract: A flame resistant resin composition is provided, which includes: (A) at least an epoxy resin having a biphenylic unit or a naphthalenic unit; (B) phenolic resins used as a curing agent, the phenolic resins include at least a phenolic resin having a biphenylic moiety and a polyphenolic moiety, wherein the the at least a phenolic resin having a biphenylic moiety and a polyphenolic moiety is in an amount of 30 to 100 wt % of the total weight of the curing agents; (C) a curing-promoting agent; and (D) an inorganic filler material. The resin composition includes an epoxy resin having a biphenylic unit or a naphthalenic unit and the phenolic resin having a biphenylic moiety and a polyphenolic moiety as a curing agent, such that excellent flame resistance can be achieved without adding flame resistant agents. The resin composition also has a higher glass transition temperature to improve the water absorption issue after curing, and increases heat stability.

Abstract: A curing accelerator for a curing resin of the invention is represented by the following general formula (I). R1 to R3 in the formula (I) represent a hydrogen atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and each may be the same or different. Two or more of R1 to R3 may be bonded to have a ring structure. R4 to R7 represent a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent organic group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and each may be the same or different. Y? represents a group in which one proton is discharged from a monovalent group having 0 to 18 carbon atoms and having at least one proton capable of being discharged. Two or more of R4 to R7 and Y? may be bonded to have a ring structure. The curing accelerator exhibits superior curability under moisture absorption, flow properties, reflow cracking resistance and high-temperature storage characteristics.

Abstract: An aqueous ink composition comprising at least water, a pigment dispersed by polymer, a sulfonyl group-containing (co)polymer, and an ultra-penetrating agent. Also disclosed are a recording process using the ink composition, an ink cartridge containing the ink composition, and a recorded article having an image recorded by the recorded method.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer composition which contains a bound heat accumulating phase change material which is in the form of a solid or a paste. This composition is so stable and has such a solid form that it may be easily heated up to 180 (200)° C. and mechanically treated without changing the structure and the composition thereof and without losing its phase change materials. After being heated up the heat emission of this composition is steady and consequently the composition has a long radiation time. Furthermore the polymer composition is easy to produce and has due to its special properties a lot of applications.

Abstract: An ink composition containing at least a polymerizable composition, a pigment, and a polymer represented by General Formula (1): where R1 represents an (m+n)-valent organic linking group, R2 represents a single bond or divalent organic linking group; A1 represents a monovalent organic group having a pigment adsorption structure that contains at least one selected from organic pigment structure, heterocyclic structure, acidic group, group having a basic nitrogen atom, urea group, urethane group, group having a coordinating oxygen atom, hydrocarbon group having 4 or more carbon atoms, alkoxysilyl group, epoxy group, isocyanate group, and hydroxyl group; the n groups A1 and bonds or groups R2 may independently be the same or different; “m” is 1 to 8, “n” is 2 to 9, and m+n is 3 to 10; P1 represents a polymer skeleton; and the m skeletons P1 may be the same or different.

Abstract: A material and method for making long fiber filled thermoplastics with improved additive evenness and physical properties that includes a fiber-filled thermoplastic resin and a coating layer that contains the one or more additives to eventually be dispersed in the molded article. The coating layer is added in a manner such that the coating does not substantially intermix with the thermoplastic resin to form the long fiber-filled thermoplastic material. The long fiber-filled thermoplastic material may then formed into a molded article using the long glass fiber-filled thermoplastic material. Since the long fiber-filled thermoplastic material is not formed into pellets prior to formation into the article, the problems associated with prior art methods regarding dispersion of the additives are avoided and the resulting molded article has improved additive evenness and characteristics as compared to prior art molded articles formed from a dry blend of pellets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing aqueous formulations (A) comprising at least one polyaromatic compound bearing acid groups, in particular a sulfonated polyaromatic compound, and also aqueous formulations (A) which have been prepared by the process of the invention. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for preparing dried formulations (B) by removing the water from the aqueous formulations (A) and also the dried formulations (B) themselves. The present invention further provides a formulation (C) comprising the dried formulation (B) of the invention and water or the formulation A of the invention and a water-comprising formulation (D) comprising the aqueous formulation (A) or the formulation (C) of the invention and additionally at least 2% by weight of an organic solvent. Furthermore, the present invention relates to dry formulations (E) which are obtained by removing water and solvent from the water-comprising formulations (D) of the invention.

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: Hydrolytically and thermo-oxidatively stable sulfonated polyarylenes include the structural element —X—Ar(SO3M)n-Y—. The aromatic ring carrying the sulfonic acid group is substituted exclusively by electron-acceptor bridge groups X and Y and, if applicable, by other non-electron-donor substituents. Their synthesis and application are also included.

Abstract: An electrode binder composition comprising at least one metal chelate compound and at least one fluoropolymer. The binder composition used in a battery electrode improves the cohesion of the powdered active electrode material as well as the adhesion strength between the active material layer and the metallic current collector. The invention further relates to battery electrodes containing the binder composition for lithium ion secondary batteries and electric double layer capacitors.