Abstract: A fire-retardant formulation for styrene-containing polymers comprising tris(2,4,6-tribromophenoxy)-s-triazine (FR-245), antimony trioxide and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), wherein the bromine concentration in said fire-retardant formulation is from about 9.0 to about 10.5 wt. %, said antimony trioxide concentration being lower than about 3.2 wt. %.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a blend of aromatic polycarbonate and polylactic acid, the method for preparing the same and the use thereof. In the present invention a transesterification catalyst is added during the preparing process with regard to the blend of aromatic polycarbonate and polylactic acid to improve the compatibility of the components in the blend. The blend of aromatic polycarbonate and polylactic acid is provided with the good mechanical properties, thermal processibility and flame retardance properties, and can be widely applied to mechanical product or parts, electronic equipments and/or parts, construction material and/or commodities.

Abstract: Macrocyclic compounds, e.g., ketones, crown ethers, methicones etc., have been found to be effective co-solvents in solvent based adhesives for pipe joining applications. Because of their enhanced solubility with VOC exempt solvents (40 C.F.R. 51.100), the calculated VOC content of the adhesive can be lowered to at least 75% of those established by SCAQMD Rule 116A.

Abstract: Process for preparation of polyoxymethylenes via polymerization of the monomers a) in the presence of cationic initiators b) and also, if appropriate, in the presence of regulators c), followed by deactivation and discharge from the reactor, which comprises using, as deactivator (d) at least one basic compound having at least 2 amino functions of different reactivity in one molecule.

Abstract: A novel coating composition comprising a non-halogen flame retardant for use with car interior materials such as car seats, car mats, and ceiling materials is provided. This coating composition has physical properties comparable to those of the coating agents comprising a conventional halogen flame retardant, and has solved the problems of insufficient heat resistance and warm water resistance associated with the ammonium polyphosphate having its surface treated with a functional group-containing organosilicon resin. A car interior material coated with this coating composition is also provided.

Abstract: An amino compound having a secondary amino group directly bonded to a phenyl group is modified by silylating the secondary amino group. When the silylated amino compound is compounded in a silicone composition comprising an organopolysiloxane containing at least two lower alkenyl groups, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and a platinum base curing catalyst, the composition is improved in flame retardance to the level of UL-94 V-0 without sacrificing the activity of the curing 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: An underwater antifouling coating composition which contains a metal pyrithione compound and cuprous oxide as an active ingredient, and a compound represented by the general formula (II): (wherein M2 is H, Na, ½Zn or ½Cu) as a stabilizer has high storage stability over long.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flock adhesive composition having a polyurethane coating comprising about 90 to 99 dry weight percent of a polyurethane component consisting essentially of the reaction product of a diisocyanate, a poly(alkylene oxide) polyol, and a di or tri-functional hydroxyl compound; wherein when subjected to a UV exposure of 601 kJ/m2 the resulting color change comprises a delta E of less than 9.0 and a delta b of less than 5.0. The flock adhesive is resistant to natural yellowing and can be employed as a clear flock adhesive or combined with pigment to provide a color stable flock adhesive.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an oil-based pigmented ink composition which is excellent in ejection property in case of printing using an ink-jet printer and is excellent in drying property and fixing property in case of printing on a low cost printing medium such as a PVC film having no receptive layer, and also can endure outdoor environment.

Abstract: This invention relates to flame barrier compositions as well as a method for the preparation of the flame barrier compositions formed from a flame retardant composition and water. A protective barrier comprises a flame barrier composition or a flame barrier polymer on top of a layer or sandwiched between two or more layers of glass, wood, paper, polymer films, and other layered materials as well as mixtures of layers.

Abstract: Novel halogen-free flame-retardant thermoplastic molding compositions are described, and give laser-markable moldings with increased quality of marking. The molding compositions comprise at least one thermoplastic A) and at least one light-sensitive compound of salt type B1) which within the polymer matrix when exposed to laser light changes its color or leads to a change in the color of the polymer matrix, and/or at least one light-sensitive or light-sensitizing oxide B2) which within the polymer matrix when exposed to laser light changes its color or leads to a change in the color of the polymer matrix, and at least one halogen-free compound or mixture C) which has a positive effect on the flammability and fire performance of the molding composition, and if appropriate, other conventional additives D). The invention further relates to moldings produced from these laser-markable flame-retardant molding compositions, and also to laser-marked moldings produced therefrom.

Abstract: Novel additive systems for lead-free filled cable insulation are disclosed. These systems provide improved electrical and mechanical properties. The base polymer may be metallocene based, non metallocene based or combinations thereof. The additives may contain one or more hindered amine light stabilizers, mercapto compounds, and optionally, amine antioxidants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a blend of UV absorbers and a naphthalate containing polymer for enhancing the stability of fibers and fabrics. According to the present invention, preferred UV absorbers include but are not limited to benzophenones, benzotriazoles, triazines and benzoxazinone chemistries and preferred naphthalate containing polymers include but are not limited to polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polyethylene naphthalate terephthalate (PENT), polybutylene naphthalate (PBN), polytrimethylene naphthalate (PTN) and copolymers and blends there of.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive formulation for the treatment of reinforcing layers which are provided for the production of reinforced polymer products, the adhesive formulation containing dissolved epoxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to plastisol systems with improved properties.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition capable of providing a molding, such as a resin sheet, that excels in not only dielectric characteristics but also dimensional stability at high temperature and even after exposure to high temperature thermal history, exhibits little dimensional change by the thermal history, namely, exhibiting low linear expansion coefficient. There are further provided a resin sheet and resin sheet for insulated substrate produced from the thermosetting resin composition. In particular, there is provided a thermosetting resin composition comprising an epoxy resin of 100 to 2000 epoxy equivalent, an epoxy resin hardening agent consisting of a phenolated compound, and a layered silicate, and are further provided a resin sheet comprised of the thermosetting resin composition and a resin sheet for insulated substrate comprised of the resin sheet.

Abstract: A flame-retardant, characterized in that it comprises a layered titanic acid in the form of a nano sheet which is formed by a method comprising treating a layered titanic acid salt with an acid or warm water and then reacting the resultant mixture with an organic basic compound, or carrying out the step of treating a layered titanic acid salt with an acid or warm water and the step of reacting with an organic basic compound, in one pot, to thereby swell or separate the layers; and a flame-retardant resin composition, characterized in that it comprises 100 parts by weight of a resin and 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of the above layered titanic acid in the form of a nano sheet.

Abstract: The invention is a composition comprising a) one or more organotitanates having four ligands wherein the ligands are hydrocarbyl, optionally containing one or more functional groups having one or more heteroatoms selected from the group comprising oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur wherein two or more of the ligands may form a cyclic structure; b) one or more mercaptosilanes; c) one or more polyaminosilanes; d) one or more secondary aminosilanes; and e) a solvent which dissolves the components of the composition. This composition is referred to as a clear primer hereinafter. In another embodiment the invention is a system for bonding glass to a substrate which comprises a clear primer according to the invention; and an adhesive comprising an isocyanate functional prepolymer and a catalyst for the cure of the isocyanate functional prepolymer.

Abstract: A Composition comprises a thermally crosslinked reaction product of a polyester and a carboxy-reactive material. Methods for the manufacture of the composition and articles derived from the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides elastomeric copolyester amides, elastomeric copolyester urethanes, and methods for making the same. The polymers are based on ?-amino acids and possess physical, chemical and biodegradation properties that render them suitable for use in the human body. The polymers are useful as carriers of drugs or other bioactive substances. The polymers can also be linked, intermixed, or a combination thereof, to one or more drugs. Additionally, the polymers can be used to coat stents, for example, to suppress restenosis. Furthermore, the biodegradation of the copolyester amides and copolyester urethanes allows for the delivery of essential ?-amino acids to sites in the body, for example, to facilitate wound repair of injured tissues.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition excellent in antistatic property of a non-electrification-prevented adherend (subject to be protected) upon peeling, and has reduced stainability in an adherend and excellent in adhesion reliance, and electrification preventing pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets using the same. There is provided a pressure-sensitive composition comprising an ionic liquid, and a (meth)acryl-based polymer containing, as a monomer component, 0.1 to 100% by weight of a (meth)acrylic acid alkylene oxide. In addition, there is provided a pressure-sensitive composition comprising an ionic liquid, and a polymer containing, as a monomer component, 0.5 to 30% by weight of a nitrogen-containing monomer and having a glass transition temperature Tg of no higher than 0° C. Furthermore, there is provided a pressure-sensitive composition comprising an ionic liquid, and a (meth)acryl-based polymer containing, as a monomer component, 0.

Abstract: This invention provides a treatment liquid for an ink jet recording medium having a recording face of a plastic film, wherein the treatment liquid including at least a specific cyclic ester compound or a specific cyclic amide compound, a primer liquid for printing, and an ink composition. According to the present invention, a plastic recorded matter possessing excellent adhesion and waterfastness can be formed on a recording medium having a recording face of a plastic film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a powdery pigment preparation containing a pigment which is dispersed in an acrylate resin and which is characterized in that the acrylate resin has an average molecular mass Mw ranging from 40000 to 80000 g/mol and is a copolymer comprised of 50 to 65 mol % ethyl methacrylate, of 30 to 45 mol % butyl methacrylate, and of 0.5 to 5 mol % methacrylic acid. The powdery pigment preparation can be used for dyeing films, particularly those made of polymethyl methacrylate. The films do not have any specks nor holes.

Abstract: A melt phase process for making a polyester polymer melt phase product by adding an antimony containing catalyst to the melt phase, polycondensing the melt containing said catalyst in the melt phase until the It.V. of the melt reaches at least 0.75 dL/g. Polyester polymer melt phase pellets containing antimony residues and having an It.V. of at least 0.75 dL/g are obtained without solid state polymerization. The polyester polymer pellets containing antimony residues and having an It.V. of at least 0.70 dL/g obtained without increasing the molecular weight of the melt phase product by solid state polymerization are fed to an extruder, melted to produce a molten polyester polymer, and extruded through a die to form shaped articles. The melt phase products and articles made thereby have low b* color and/or high L* brightness, and the reaction time to make the melt phase products is short.

Abstract: A biodegradable plastic composition which can be stably adjusted in biodegradation rate, and has greatly improved resistance to hydrolysis and weather, in particular the former, and durability resulting from the improved resistances; a molded article thereof; and a method for controlling biodegradation rate using the same composition. The biodegradable plastic composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of biodegradable plastic, (B) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a carbodiimide compound and (C) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of benzotriazole-, triazine- and hydroxylamine-based compounds; the molded article thereof; and the method for controlling biodegradation rate using the same composition.

Abstract: A melt phase process for making a polyester polymer melt phase product by adding an antimony containing catalyst to the melt phase, polycondensing the melt containing said catalyst in the melt phase until the It.V. of the melt reaches at least 0.75 dL/g. Polyester polymer melt phase pellets containing antimony residues and having an It.V. of at least 0.75 dL/g are obtained without solid state polymerization. The polyester polymer pellets containing antimony residues and having an It.V. of at least 0.70 dL/g obtained without increasing the molecular weight of the melt phase product by solid state polymerization are fed to an extruder, melted to produce a molten polyester polymer, and extruded through a die to form shaped articles. The melt phase products and articles made thereby have low b* color and/or high L* brightness, and the reaction time to make the melt phase products is short.

Abstract: Mixtures and light-emitting devices that incorporate such mixtures are disclosed in which a soluble phenyl-substituted poly(para-phenylene vinylene) (PPV) copolymer (“superyellow”) is used as the host light-emitting polymer and methyltrioctylammonium trifluoromethanesulfonate, an ionic liquid, is used to introduce a dilute concentration of mobile ions into the emitting polymer layer. These mixtures and devices incorporating them are able to combine some of the characteristics of polymer light emitting diodes (PLEDs) and polymer light-emitting electrochemical cells (PLECs).

Abstract: A pigment composition containing one or more, organic yellow pigments selected from the group C.I. Pigment Yellow (213), Pigment Yellow (214) and disazo pigment of the formula (I) and containing one or more inorganic pigments.

Abstract: Self-healing coatings incorporate microcapsules of about 60-150 microns diameter that contain film formers and dust suppression compounds suitable for controlling spalling of lead dust, for example. In one embodiment, a primer paint is mixed with these microcapsules and applied by brushing or rolling. After the coating has cured, any physical compromise of the coating results in microcapsules bursting to release liquid that fills and seals the compromised volume. The microcapsule contents protect the underlying substrate from damage and repair some of the outer coating. In one application, embodiments of these self-healing coatings seal existing lead-based paint for suppression of lead dust. In another embodiment, microcapsules are provided separately to enhance commercially available products.

Abstract: An agent and method for treating biodegradable synthetic yarns fabricated from a polymer comprising lactic acid as a main component, which enable improved lubricity, cohesion, etc. to be so imparted to the biodegradable synthetic yarns that the yarns can be prevented from fuzzing and breaking at every step from spinning to down-stream step, especially at a false twisting step and improved in terms of bulkiness, providing yarns having improved mechanical properties in a stable manner. The agent of the invention comprises 0.1 to 30 weight % of a specific functional agent, and a lubricant and a surfactant in the total amount of 70 weight % or greater, and has a friction coefficient in the range of 0.04 to 0.35.

Abstract: The present invention provides elastomeric copolyester amides, elastomeric copolyester urethanes, and methods for making the same. The polymers that are based on ?-amino acids and possess suitable physical, chemical and biodegradation properties. The polymers are useful as carriers of drugs or other bioactive substances. The polymers can be linked, intermixed, or a combination thereof, to one or more drugs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for crystallizing a polymer having at least 20 mole percent of hydroxyalkanoate repeat units, comprising admixing the polymer and a compound of the formula R1—C(O)N(R2)2, R1—C(O)NH—(R3)—NHC(O)—R1, R1—NHC(O)NH—(R3)—NHC(O)NH—R1, R1—NHC(O)—R2, R1—NHC(O)—(R3)—C(O)NH—R1, R1—C(O)NH—(R3)—C(O)NH—R1, R1—NHC(O)NH—(R3)—C(O)NH—R1, R1—NHC(O)NH—(R3)—NHC(O)—R1, or a combination thereof, at a first temperature, which is from about 5° C. to about 15° C. above the melting point of the polymer; and cooling the polymer at a second temperature, which is from about the glass transition temperature of the polymer to about the melting point of the compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant, comprising (A) a triazine-phenolic resin, (B) a nitrogen-containing compound, and (C) at least one metal compound, wherein said triazine-phenolic resin has formula (I): wherein, m and n are independently an integer ranging from 1 to 10 and R is OH, NH2, COOH, SO3H, C(O)H, or CH3CONH. The invention further relates to flame-retardant resin composition containing the above flame retardant and its use.

Abstract: A new and improved method for pre-treating stencils is herein disclosed. A release agent provides a protective barrier when applied to stencils prior to applying paint to the surface. The release agent allows the paint to removed by soaking and/or washing the pre-treated surface with warm water.

Abstract: A pre-fiber composition is disclosed herein that includes: a) a first fiber constituent having a first melting point; b) a second fiber constituent having a second melting point; and c) a gelling agent that solvates at least one of the first fiber constituent or the second fiber constituent, wherein the gelling agent significantly reduces co-polymerization of either of the constituents in the composition. A fiber is also disclosed herein that includes: a) at least two amide-based polymers, each having a melting point, wherein the melting point of one amide-based polymer is dissimilar to the melting point of a second amide-based polymer; and b) a gelling agent that is compatible with at least one of the amide-based polymers, wherein the fiber comprises two differentiatable melting points that are substantially similar to the melting points of each of the amide-based polymers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pigment formulations comprising at least one metal complex of an azo compound which in the form of its tautomeric structures generally conforms to the formula (I) The invention is further directed to processes for their production of the metal complexes and their use and particularly to color filters and the use of the color filters.

Abstract: Calibration devices for optical scanners and methods for their use are provided. The subject devices are characterized by having a polymeric coating with at least one fluorescent agent, where the devices have minimal local and global nonuniformities. The subject device may also include one or more photobleached regions. In using the subject devices, a surface is illuminated with at least one light source, fluorescence data is obtained from the surface and the optical system is calibrated based upon the obtained fluorescence data. The subject invention finds use in a variety of optical scanners, including biopolymeric array optical scanners. Also provided are kits for use in verifying and calibrating optical scanners.

Abstract: A liquid self-healing coating, incorporating microcapsules filled with tailored repair formulations, repairs itself upon physical compromise after curing. In one embodiment, a commercially available paint primer is mixed with a pre-specified amount of these microcapsules. After the coating has cured on the substrate to which it is applied, any physical compromise of the cured coating results in the microcapsules bursting to release a liquid that fills and seals the compromised volume of the coating. In applications where paint is used to provide corrosion protection, the liquid contains anti-corrosion material as well as suitable diluents and film-forming compounds. In another embodiment, the microcapsules may be provided separately to enhance commercially available products.

Abstract: A resist pattern thickening material has resin, a crosslinking agent and a compound having a cyclic structure, or resin having a cyclic structure at a part. A resist pattern has a surface layer on a resist pattern to be thickened with etching rate (nm/s) ratio of the resist pattern to be thickened the surface layer of 1.1 or more, under the same condition, or a surface layer to a resist pattern to be thickened. A process for forming a resist pattern includes applying the thickening material after forming a resist pattern to be thickened on its surface. A semiconductor device has a pattern formed by the resist pattern. A process for manufacturing the semiconductor device has applying, after forming a resist pattern to be thickened, the thickening material to the surface of the resist pattern to be thickened, and patterning the underlying layer by etching, the pattern as a mask.

Abstract: The invention is a stabilizer composition for halogen-containing polymers, comprising a carrier material of the general formula CaxAl2(OH)2(x+2)HPO3.m H2O, wherein x is a number from 2 to 12 and m is a number from 0 to 12, and a salt of a halogen-containing oxy acid or a mixture of two or more such salts, at least one salt of a halogen-containing oxy acid being present in finely distributed form on the carrier material, to a process for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Polyolefin mouldings that have excellent stability on permanent contact with chlorinated water comprise, as stabilizer, at least a compound selected from the group consisting of i) an epoxidized fatty acid having 3 to 22 carbon atoms or an aklyl ester thereof having 1 to 18 carbon atoms; and/or ii) an organotin compound; and/or iii) a compound containing at least one radical of the formula A or B.

Abstract: A molding composition which is composed of at least 60% by weight of transparent polyamide, where the molding composition comprises an effective amount of one or more optical brighteners, and where the amount of the optical brightener has been judged in such a way that a) the b value, which is a measure of yellowness, is at most 7, and moreover b) between 370 and 430 nm, at least in a lower part of the range, the transmittance is smaller than 1%, measured at a layer thickness of 4 mm, can be processed to give products which are substantially impermeable to UV light.

Abstract: A flame retardant blend, suitable for incorporation into a polyurethane foam, comprises: an oligomeric organophosphourus flame retardant, preferably an organophosphate, having a phosphorus content of no less than about 10%; a benzofuran-2-one stabilizer; and a monomeric phosphate ester containing alkyl and/or haloalkyl groups to act as a solubilizing addtive for the oligomeric organophosphorus flame retardant and benzofuran-2-one stabilizer.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a transparent Pigment Yellow 155 or transparent Pigment Yellow 180 is disclosed, said process includes grinding particles of said pigment in the presence of a grinding agent until said particles achieve a surface area of at least about 40 m2/g.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a novel organic based composition which includes at least one organic based heat stabilizer component, and at least one stabilizer modifying component selected from the group of liquid calcium soap and 1,3,5-tris (2-hydroxyethyl) cyanuric acid. The invention also encompasses heat stabilized polymer compositions made with the novel organic based composition disclosed herein.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition includes: a thermoplastic elastomer having a carbonyl-containing group and a nitrogen-containing heterocycle in a side chain thereof; and an amino group-containing compound. The thermoplastic elastomer composition retains excellent recycle property, and also has excellent mechanical characteristics and compression set (shape retention). Thus, it is of extremely superior industrial applicability and environmental protection effect.

Abstract: Fluoroelastomer (FKM) rubber-containing articles that exhibit highly desirable long-term effective antimicrobial characteristics are provided. Such articles are in either solid or blown (foam or sponge) state (or combinations of both in multilayered forms) and can be utilized in a variety of applications. This invention utilizes the presence of non-sulfur-based curing systems and agents, such as bisphenols, that permit vulcanization and do not irreversibly bind silver ions thereto, thereby resulting in long-term antimicrobial performance of the rubber article. This invention further provides a simple method of producing such an antimicrobial vulcanized fluoroelastomer rubber-containing article. This invention also encompasses certain non-silicone pre-vulcanized raw rubber formulations made from at least a majority by weight of FKM rubber that include silver-based components to provide highly desirable long-term antimicrobial characteristics within the ultimate cured FKM articles made therefrom.

Abstract: A composition comprising Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) with a reduced emission of acrolein is obtained by contacting Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) resin with an effective amount of a melt unstable, organic nitrogen-containing stabilizing compound. Such PTT resin has an acrolein formation rate at 280° C. of less than 15 ppm/minute. Preferably the residual acrolein content of the PTT resin is less than 5 ppm. Preferred additive compounds include amines, amino acids, amidines, urea and other N-compounds. The additive compounds are added to the polymer in molten state and/or to the resin, which is then processed to fibers, filaments, non-wovens, films and/or moldings.

Abstract: A mixture of a polyester, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) PET, or a polyamide, and a suitable stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroxylamine stabilizers, substituted hydroxylamine stabilizers, nitrone stabilizers and amine oxide stabilizers, when extrusion compounded exhibits a lower residual acetaldehyde content than does polyester or polyamide alone when similarly treated. The invention pertains to any polyester or polyamide used in the manufacture of molded articles, fibers or films, for instance bottles or containers which are used to store consumer materials, for example food, beverages and water.