Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition of the present invention contains a (A) soluble polyimide and a (b) (meth)acrylic compound, the (A) soluble polyimide being soluble in an organic solvent and being synthesized by using an acid dianhydride component and at least one of a diamine component containing a siloxane structure or an aromatic ring structure, and a diamine component having, in its structure, a hydroxyl group a carboxyl group or a carbonyl group, and the (B) (meth)acrylic compound having at least one carbon-carbon double bond, and preferably contains at least one of a (C) photo reaction initiator and a (D) fire retardant. With this arrangement, the photosensitive resin composition of the present invention is capable of having excellent properties. Especially, the photosensitive resin composition of the present invention is so excellently useful that it can be used for electronic parts and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a biodegradable polymer in the form of uniform powder or spherical particles by dispersion polymerization without a grinding step. The method for preparing a biodegradable polyester includes dispersing a monomer in the presence of a catalyst in a dispersion solvent to form a solid or liquid phase for dispersion polymerization and thereby to yield a biodegradable aliphatic polyester in the form of spherical particles or powder, the monomer comprising a mixture of a first compound (e.g., lactide or glycolide) and a second compound being selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohols (e.g., glycerin, erythritol, penterythritol or dipentaerythritol) and carprolactone. The present invention readily prepares a biodegradable polymer having a high molecular weight in the form of uniform powder or spherical particles.

Abstract: Resinous composition comprising: (A) 100 weight parts of (R2SiO2/2)w(RSiO3/2)x(SiO4/2)y(O1/2R1)z wherein R is selected from the group consisting of monovalent hydrocarbon groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R1 is selected from the group consisting of the hydrogen atom and saturated hydrocarbon groups having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, w is a number from 0 to 0.2, x is a number from 0.4 to 0.9, y is a number from 0.1 to 0.6, z is a number from 0.1 to 0.5, and (w+x+y)=1; (B) 20 to 150 weight parts of an alcohol-based solvent; (C) 100 to 1000 weight parts of a solvent selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon-based solvents and polydimethylsiloxanes described by the formula Me3SiO(Me2SiO)nSiMe3, wherein Me is the methyl group and n has a value of 0 or 1; (D) 1 to 100 weight parts of a coupling agent selected from the group consisting of alkoxysilanes and silane coupling agents; (E) 0.1 to 20 weight parts of a condensation catalyst, and (F) 0.

Abstract: Ambient temperature curing coating composition comprising a polysiloxane having the formula: wherein each R1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, and alkoxy groups having up to six carbon atoms, reactive glycidoxy groups, and OSi(OR3)3 groups, wherein each R3 independently has the same meaning as R1, each R2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl and aryl groups having up to six carbon atoms, and wherein n is selected so that the molecular weight of the polysiloxanes is in the range of from 500 to about 2,000, an alkoxysilyl-functional acrylic polymer, and a curing catalyst. The invention further relates to the preparation of an alkoxysilyl-functional acrylic polymer.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion obtained by hydrolysis/condensation and radical polymerization of a mixture containing (A) at least one selected from an organosilane, a hydrolyzate of the organosilane and a condensate of the organosilane, and (B) a radical polymerizable vinyl monomer, in an emulsified state.

Abstract: This invention provides a wiring-terminal-connecting adhesive comprising a curing agent capable of generating a free radical upon heating, a radically polymerizable substance and silicone particles, and a wiring-terminal-connecting method and a wiring structure which make use of such an adhesive.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane gel products having a variety of physical forms and which produce a silky feel when applied to the skin are prepared by reacting an unsaturated organopolysiloxane resin, an Si—H functional organosiloxane crosslinker bearing pendant hydrido functionality, a C4 or higher unsaturated hydrocarbon, and optionally, an unsaturated hydrophile component. Products ranging from viscous liquids, creamy gels, pastes, and soft powders may be obtained. The products are highly useful in formulating cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: A two-component polyurethane sealant composition is described. The polyurethane sealant of the invention exhibits improved resistance to degradation by heat and hot water. The composition of the invention includes a novel hindered amine antioxidant.

Abstract: Halogenated polymers are prepared by a process comprising polymerizing at least one halogen-containing monomer in an aqueous medium containing monomer, radical initiator, and siloxane surfactant. The medium may optionally contain one or more of an antifoulant, a buffering agent and a chain-transfer agent.

Abstract: A mixture comprising a cross-linkable thermosetting resin precursor and a polyfluoroalkylsiloxane curable to form a composition comprising a cross-linked thermoset resin containing the polyfluoroalkylsiloxane in a gradient concentration through a cross-section thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel fully vulcanized powdery silicone rubber, preparation and use thereof. The fully vulcanized powdery silicone rubber is prepared from an latex of organosilicon polymer or copolymer with lower molecular weight via irradiation of high-energy rays. The gel content of the obtained fully vulcanized powdery silicone rubber is at least 60% by weight. The fully vulcanized powdery silicone rubber can be combined with various plastics and is very easy to be dispersed into plastic matrix, and can be used as toughening agent, processing aids or as additives for cosmetics, ink, paint and coatings.

Abstract: A composition comprises the product obtained by homogeneously blending: (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyorganosiloxane containing at least two alkenyl radicals per molecule, (B) an organohydrogensiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule in a quantity sufficient to provide from 0.5 to 3 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per alkenyl radical of (A), (C) from 50-2000 parts by weight of silver particles pre-treated with an organosilicon compound selected from the group consisting of (i) alkoxy group(s)-containing silanes and (ii) organosiloxanes, (D) a platinum catalyst, (E) up to 20 weight percent based on the weight of (A) of an organosilicon compound containing at least one silicon-bonded alkoxy group per molecule, and (F) from 0.001 to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of (A) of a cure inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to an anti-lubricant in the form of a composition that is a viscous fluid, a paste, a gel or even a semi-solid rubber-like material. More specifically, the invention suggests the use as the anti-lubricant of a composition of two or more siloxanes chemically reacted together to form a desirably thick viscous fluid, paste, gel or rubbery solid reaction product, the resultant reaction product being admixed with a more liquid, mobile siloxane that itself has anti-lubricant properties, this more mobile siloxane, which may be either one of the two reacted together or a completely different one, is immobilized—stably dispersed—within the reaction product (and not only provides the required anti-lubricant property but may also be used to modify the final “viscosity” of the composition).

Abstract: A radial end-modified styrene-conjugated diene block copolymer having a general formula 1. The copolymer is obtained by synthesizing a styrene-conjugated diene block copolymer by way of copolymerization using an organic lithium initiator in the presence of a nonpolar solvent and then coupling the anionic active end of the resulting copolymer with a polyfunctional polysiloxane: (PS-PD)3Si—CH2CH2—[SiO(CH3)2—]nSi(CH3)2R  Formula 1 wherein, PS is polystyrene, PD is polydiene such as polyisoprene or polyisoprene-polybutadiene, R is hydroxy group or -(PD-PS), and n is an integer of 1 to 100. The block copolymer based adhesives have low melt viscosity and excellent adhesive strength.

Abstract: Compounds for use in the preparation of polymerizable liquid crystalline mixtures, liquid crystalline polymers and optical devices prepared from such mixtures and polymers. The compounds include novel compounds comprising an organosiloxane portion and a portion having a structure that is compatible with a mesogenic molecular architecture.

Abstract: A method for making thermoplastic elastomeric compositions is disclosed wherein a polyamide, a silicone base, a stabilizer, and optional compatibilizer are first mixed, then a hydrosilation catalyst and subsequently an organohydrido silicon compound are added, and the silicone base is dynamically vulcanized.

Abstract: Ambient temperature curing coating composition comprising a polysiloxane having the formula: wherein each R1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, and alkoxy groups having up to six carbon atoms, reactive glycidoxy groups, and OSi(OR3)3 groups, wherein each R3 independently has the same meaning as R1, each R2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl and aryl groups having up to six carbon atoms, and wherein n is selected so that the molecular weight of the polysiloxanes is in the range of from 500 to about 2,000, a glycidyl-functional acrylic polymer, and a hardener. The composition can be used as a protective coating for large structures such as ships, bridges, buildings, industrial plants, or oil rigs.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone compositions which can be crosslinked to give elastomers and which comprises the constituents (A) from 20 to 99% by weight of polyorganosiloxane containing at least two alkenyl groups per molecule and having a viscosity at 25° C. of from 0.1 to 500,000 Pa.s, (B) from 1 to 80% by weight of non-reinforcing filler having a mean particle size of from 0.1 to 200 &mgr;m and a specific surface area of <100 m2/g, (C) a crosslinking component comprising (C1) an organic peroxide, or (C2) an organosilicon compound containing at least two SiH functions per molecule in combination with a hydrosilylation catalyst, and (D) a nitrogen compound which is selected from amino, ammonium and amido compounds and nitrogen-containing organosilicon compounds. The compositions exhibit improved thermal stability and resistance to oil at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A method for preparing a thermoplastic elastomer is disclosed, said method comprising (I) mixing (A) a rheologically stable polyamide resin having a melting point or glass transition temperature of 25° C. to 275° C.

Abstract: The invention presents a method for manufacturing an amphoteric urethane resin, improving at least one of the performance of cosmetics including this amphoteric urethane resin and the storage stability of the urethane resin.

Abstract: A photocurable composition, including (a) a cationically curable monomer; (b) a radically curable monomer; (c) reactive particles comprising a crosslinked polysiloxane core and a shell of reactive groups on an outer surface of the core, wherein the reactive groups comprise epoxy groups, ethylenically unsaturated groups, or hydroxy groups; (d) a radical photoinitiator; and (e) a cationic photoinitiator. A method of making a 3-D object from such a composition. A 3-D object made by the method.

Abstract: Silicone liquid crystals, silicone vesicles, and silicone gels are formed by combining (i) an amine functional silicone or an organic amine compound, (ii) an organic epoxide containing at least two epoxy groups or an epoxy functional silicone containing at least two epoxy groups, and (iii) a fluid such as water, a silicone fluid other than a silicone used in (i) and (ii), and a polar organic compound or nonpolar organic compound other than organic compounds used in (i) and (ii) in which the polar and nonpolar organic compound are present at a concentration to provide a level of solids less than 40 percent by weight based on the weight of (i)-(iii). These silicone liquid crystals, silicone vesicles, and silicone gels are useful in personal care for preparing various skin, hair, and underarm products.

Abstract: An anti-contamination coating composition is obtained by mixing a tetraalkoxysilane condensate having an average condensation degree of 4 to 20 and has an alkyl group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms and an alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and an alkyl group having 4 to 12 carbon atoms, the alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms or 4 to 12 carbon atoms present in the amount of 5 to 50% by equivalent based on all alkyl groups in the condensate, with a polyurethane resin, an acrylic copolymer resin or a silicone-acrylic copolymer resin in the amount of 1.0 to 40.0 parts by weight in term of SiO2 relative to 100 parts by weight of the polyol compound. The addition of a hydrophilic alkoxysilane having a poly alkylene oxide chain compound is also suitable.

Abstract: A method which comprises using silicone rubber as a material for dental tissue conditioner.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion obtained by hydrolysis/condensation and radical polymerization of a mixture containing (A) at least one selected from an organosilane, a hydrolyzate of the organosilane and a condensate of the organosilane, and (B) a radical polymerizable vinyl monomer, in an emulsified state.

Abstract: An aqueous treatment agent for wiping paper is capable of rendering tissue paper, toilet paper, and other types of wiping paper dry to the touch, highly smooth, nonsticky, and extremely soft while suppressing the slippery or wet feel thereof. The aqueous treatment agent comprises a water dispersion of a silicone rubber powder with an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 500 micrometers, a silicone oil, a surfactant, and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous copolymer dispersion consisting essentially of A) an aqueous dispersion of a copolymer having a solids content of from 20 to 65% by weight, said copolymer being composed of various monomers and the weight fractions of the various monomers being chosen within the stated limits such that a synthetic resin composed of these monomers alone would have a glass transition temperature in the range from −50 to 35° C., B) from 0 to 10% by weight, based on the copolymer A, of benzophenone, acetophenone, one or more acetophenone derivatives or benzophenone derivatives without an ethylenically unsaturated group, or a mixture thereof, C) from 0.3 to 10% by weight, based on the copolymer A, of emulsifiers, and D) from 0 to 5% by weight, based on the copolymer A, of protective colloids; to a process for its preparation and to its use.

Abstract: A formulation for depositing a film on a substrate comprising 5 to79.9 wt. % of an alkylene trialkoxy terminated polysiloxane; 0.01 to 5 wt. % of a catalyst; 20 to 94.99 to wt % of a volatile diluent, and, optionally, 0.01 to 5 wt. % of an alkoxysilane and 0.1 to 25 wt % of a filler. The formulations are especially valuable for forming films to be used in personal care or healthcare applications.

Abstract: There is provided an array of alkyl substituted silsesquioxane thin film precursors having a structure wherein alkyl groups are bonded to the silicon atoms of a silsesquioxane cage. The alkyl groups may be the same as, or different than the other alkyl groups. In a first aspect, the present invention provides a composition comprising a vaporized material having the formula [R—SiO1.5]x[H—SiO1.5]y, wherein x+y=n, n is an integer between 2 and 30, x is an integer between 1 and n and y is a whole number between 0 and n. R is a C1 to C100 alkyl group. Also provided are films made from these precursors and objects comprising these films.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers are disclosed which are prepared by; (I) mixing, (A) a thermoplastic resin comprising more than 50 percent by volume of a polyamide or a polyester resin, (B) a silicone base comprising; (B′) 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane gum having a plasticity of at least 30 and having an average of at least 2 alkenyl groups per molecule and (B″) 5 to 200 parts by weight of a reinforcing filler, wherein the weight ratio of said silicone base to said polyamide or polyester resin is from 35:65 to 85:15, (C) a compatibilizer, (D) a radical initiator, present in an amount sufficient to cure said diorganopolysiloxane gum, and optionally (E) a stabilizer, (II) dynamically vulcanizing said diorganopolysiloxanes gum, wherein at least one property of the thermoplastic elastomer selected from tensile strength or elongation is at least 25% greater than the respective property for a corresponding simple blend wherein said diorganopolysiloxane is not cured and said thermopla

Abstract: A cosmetic consists of a cosmetic raw material in the form of an emulsion of silicone or organic oil containing crosslinked particles mixed with other cosmetic raw materials. Its touch on fingers and skin is good, spreading and feel during use are good, and it can also prevent unruly hair, stray hair, and tangling of hair, so hair can easily be arranged. It imparts a fresh, dry feeling without any stickiness. The cosmetic raw material consists of the silicone or organic oil emulsion containing crosslinked particles with a mean particle diameter of 0.05 to 100 &mgr;m. Crosslinking is obtained by an hydrosilylation of liquid crosslinkable compositions consisting of (A) organic compounds with at least two aliphatic unsaturated bonds per molecule, (B) silicon containing organic compounds with at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms in each molecule, and (C) hydrosilylation reaction catalysts.

Abstract: A suspension containing crosslinked silicone particles with a lower mean particle diameter and a better dispersion in certain organic resins is prepared by emulsifying a condensation crosslinkable silicone composition containing (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silanol groups per molecule and (B) a crosslinker, but no (C) condensation catalyst, in water using a surfactant. A tin (II) salt of an organic acid with no more than ten carbon atoms is then emulsified in water with a surfactant, and added as the component (C) to the emulsion of condensation crosslinkable silicone composition. This crosslinks the emulsion of condensation crosslinkable silicone composition.

Abstract: To prepare an adhesive which has excellent heat resistance, suppresses the formation of bubbles during curing and is free from such a defect as opacity caused by the bubbles.

Abstract: The invention herein provides a silicone polymer emulsion comprising: a) a silicone polymer; and b) a surfactant; and a liquid continuous phase comprising a diol, wherein the diol comprises from about 25 to about 100% by weight of the continuous phase. Further provided is a method of making a condensation polymer/ silicone polymer blend comprising the steps of: a) preparing a silicone polymer emulsion comprising a silicone polymer in a liquid continuous phase; b) introducing the silicone polymer emulsion into a condensation polymerization reaction medium prior to or during the condensation polymerization reaction, wherein the condensation polymerization reaction medium comprises (1) a diacid, di-isocyanate, dialkyl carbonate, diaryl carbonate, dihalo carbonate or a mixture thereof, wherein the continuous phase, the condensation polymerization reaction medium or both comprises a diol component; and c) polymerizing the diol and component b(1) thereby forming a condensation polymer/silicone polymer blend.

Abstract: A condensation curable coating composition comprises the following and any reaction product thereof: (A) a room temperature vulcanizable polyorganosiloxane composition; and (B) a marine foul release-enhancing proportion of at least one organic compatible silicone fluid free from silanol groups and being capable of blooming to the surface of a cured product of component A.

Abstract: A high elongation, low 100% modulus composition comprises a copolymer dispersed in a continuous phase polysiloxane. The copolymer is made from high amounts of at least a monomer which is capable of forming a low Tg polymer and relatively low amounts of at least a monomer which is capable of forming a high Tg polymer. The monomer forming the low Tg polymer can be an alkyl acrylate whereas the monomers forming the high Tg polymer can be a vinyl ester, an acrylonitrile or derivatives thereof, a vinyl substituted aromatic such as styrene, an alkyl methacrylate, and the like. The composition has good adhesion to substrates as well as good viscosity aging, and can be utilized in caulks or sealants.

Abstract: Synthetic comb copolymers which elicit controlled cellular response, methods of applying these polymers to various surfaces, and methods of using the polymers for modifying biomaterial surfaces, in tissue engineering applications and as drug delivery devices are provided. The comb copolymers are comprised of hydrophobic polymer backbones and hydrophilic, non-cell binding side chains which can be end-capped with cell-signaling ligands that guide cellular response. By mixing non-cell binding combs with ligand-bearing combs, the surface concentration and spatial distribution of one or more types of ligands, including adhesion peptides and growth factors, can be tuned on a surface to achieve desired cellular response. In one embodiment, the combs are used as stabilizing agents for dispersion polymerization of latexes. The comb-stabilized latexes can be applied to substrates by standard coating operations to create a bioregulating surface, or used as drug delivery agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous emulsions, a process for the preparation and the use thereof.

Abstract: A solvent-free liquid silicone rubber composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two alkenyl groups, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two hydrogen atoms each attached to a silicon atom, (C) wet silica having a BET specific surface area of 150-250 m2/g, a mean particle size of 0.01-20 &mgr;m, and a sodium ion content of up to 0.35 wt % Na2O, (D) an adhesive agent, and (E) a platinum group catalyst is useful for coating onto air bag base fabric to form a thin film having good infiltration, strong adhesion and minimized surface tack.

Abstract: Process for preparing non-aqueous dispersions, wherein a liquid prepolymer is emulsified in a non-aqueous liquid, the droplet size of the emulsion is adjusted to 0.1 to 30 &mgr;m and the droplet size distribution U90 is adjusted to less than 2 by means of a jet disperser, and the droplets are cured by a chemical reaction.

Abstract: In a silicone rubber composition comprising an organopolysiloxane as a base polymer, 0.1-50 parts by weight of a modified silicone fluid having a melting point of up to 100° C. and a refractive index difference of 0.01-0.05 from the base polymer is blended per 100 parts by weight of the composition. The composition is cast and cured to form a mother mold which maintains parting properties over a long term.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane gels containing gel-bound hydrophillic groups are prepared by reacting a hydrosilylatable unsaturated organopolysiloxane resin, a crosslinker bearing Si—H bound hydrogen, and a hydrosilylatable unsaturated hydrophile, in the presence of an effective amount of a hydrosilylation catalyst, at least a portion of the reaction taking place in the presence of at least 60 weight percent of an oleaginous composition containing at least 50 weight percent low viscosity organopolysiloxane. When sheared, the crosslinked organosiloxane compositions form a stable, preferably incompatible gel which may be used in turn to form a stable emulsion with large amounts of ordinarily incompatible hydrophillic liquids. The emulsions thus formed are suitable for use in a wide variety of cosmetic products.

Abstract: A method for preparing a thermoplastic elastomer is disclosed, said method comprising (I) mixing (A) a rheologically stable polyamide resin having a melting point or glass transition temperature of 25° C. to 275° C.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of making an amide-type polymer/silicone polymer blend comprising the steps of preparing a silicone polymer emulsion comprising a silicone polymer dispersed in a liquid continuous phase; introducing the silicone polymer emulsion into an amide-type polymerization reaction medium prior to or during the reaction, wherein the reaction medium comprises 1) a diacid component and a diamine component, an oligomer of a diacid and a diamine component, or a mixture thereof, and polymerizing the components of b)1, thereby providing an amide-type polymer/silicone polymer blend. A amide-type polymer/silicone polymer blends are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved and novel silicone gel compositions comprising at least one low molecular weight volatile organosilicone fluid and at least one elastomer-like silicone composition as matrix. The improved silicone gels of the invention can readily and easily be spread on the skin and possess a desirable dull appearance during application. The silicone films which result after the gel has remained on the skin about 15 to 20 minutes after application, are smooth, slippery, non-tacky and non-shiny with a low detectable residue thereof. Silicone gels applied in alkylsiloxanes exhibit significant improvements over those applied in permethylcyclosiloxanes or in other known media or by known methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric coating composition for application onto glass substrates for anti-reflective properties. The coating is provided via chemical grafting that involves the use of monomers and/or prepolymers, catalyst, and graft initiator and when applied onto the surface of the glass substrate forms a polymeric film chemically bonded to the glass with excellent adhesion. This coating can reduce the reflectance of the coated glass surface to as close to zero as possible, thus maximizing transmittance and providing resistance to abrasion, water/chemical attack, and UV degradation.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of making an amide-type polymer/silicone polymer blend comprising the steps of preparing a silicone polymer emulsion comprising a silicone polymer dispersed in a liquid continuous phase; introducing the silicone polymer emulsion into an amide-type polymerization reaction medium prior to or during the reaction, wherein the reaction medium comprises 1) a diacid component and a diamine component, an oligomer of a diacid and a diamine component, or a mixture thereof; and polymerizing the components of b)1, thereby providing an amide-type polymer/silicone polymer blend. A amide-type polymer/silicone polymer blends are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to crosslinkable materials based on organopolysiloxanes. Said materials are characterized in that in addition to organopolysiloxanes they contain at least one low-molecular organosilicon compound with 2 to 17 silicon atoms comprising units of the formula (I) R1aR2b(OR3)cSiO4−(a+b+c)/2, R1, R2, R3, a, b and c having the meaning given in claim 1 provided that low-molecular organosilicon compounds comprising units of the formula (I) where b is 0 have at least one unit of the formula (I) in which a is 0 or 1, and at least one unit of the formula (I) in which a is 3.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a method of making a nylon 6/silicone polymer blend comprising the steps of preparing a silicone polymer emulsion comprising a silicone polymer dispersed in a liquid continuous phase; introducing the silicone polymer emulsion into a nylon 6 ring opening reaction either prior to or during the nylon 6 ring opening reaction medium wherein the reaction medium comprises caprolactam; and opening the ring and reacting the caprolactam, thereby providing a nylon 6/silicone polymer emulsion blend. Nylon 6/silicone polymer blends are also provided by the invention herein.

Abstract: A biaxially stretched polyester film for forming a container, characterized by being formed of a polyester substantially consisting of an ethylene terephthalate unit and an ethylene naphthalate unit, the refractive index in the direction of thickness of the film being 1.5 or greater. This film is not only excellent in the formability during formation into cans or the like, but has excellent properties in taste property, particularly, the taste property after the retorting, and may be suitably used for containers produced by forming process and, particularly, for metallic cans.