Abstract: Various embodiments provide a photosensitive siloxane composition containing (a) polysiloxane, (b) a quinone diazide compound, (c) a solvent, and (d) one or more kinds of specified imidosilane compounds. Various embodiments also provide a cured film obtained by applying and/or patterning the photosensitive siloxane composition. Various embodiments further provide a device including the cured film.

Abstract: Curing agents for air-drying alkyd-based resins, coatings, such as paint, varnish or wood stain, inks and linoleum floor coverings, based on an iron/manganese complex containing tetradentat, pentadentate or hexadentate nitrogen donor ligands are disclosed.

Abstract: An aircraft component wherein the component is a partition or a light cover, and wherein the aircraft component is molded or formed from a thermoplastic polymer composition including: a siloxane-containing copolymer in an amount effective to provide a total of 0.2 to 6.5 wt % of siloxane units based on the total weight of the polymers in the thermoplastic polymer composition, a bromine-containing polymer in an amount effective to provide 9 to 13 wt % of bromine, based on the total weight of the polymers in the thermoplastic polymer composition, and optionally a third polymer, wherein the wt % of the siloxane-containing copolymer, the bromine-containing polymer, and the optional third polymer, sum to 100 wt %, and 0.05 to 10 wt % of a light diffuser additive, based on the total weight of polymers in the thermoplastic polymer composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to functionalized diene rubbers with trimethylolpropane and fatty acid, to a process for production there of and use thereof for the production of wet-skid-resistant and low-rolling-resistance motor-vehicle tire treads with high abrasion resistance.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to curable polyureasil compounds, methods related to curing of such compounds via hydrolysis and/or condensation to form coatings on a substrate, and coated articles formed from the curable polyureasil compounds. The polyureasil compounds are generally hydrocarbon-based, including multiple urea groups and multiple hydrolysable silyl groups per molecule. The hydrolysable silyl groups can be hydrolyzed and subsequently condensed to provide a networked polymeric structure with siloxane/urea linkages between polyureasil compound precursors to form a cured polyureasil composition useful as a coating for a substrate, in particular an anti-corrosion coating for a metallic substrate.

Abstract: A method of producing an organic particle dispersion, which has: dissolving an organic material into a good solvent to form a solution, mixing the solution with a poor solvent for the organic material in which the poor solvent is compatible with the good solvent, to form organic particles of the organic material in a mixed liquid, and thereby preparing a dispersion in which the organic particles are dispersed, in which a polymer compound having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 or more is contained when preparing the dispersion.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a bisbenzoxazinone compound which does not substantially contain an alkali metal salt, has high purity and provides a resin composition having excellent resistance to hydrolysis when it is contained in a resin, a production method thereof, and a resin composition comprising the compound. The present invention is a bisbenzoxazinone compound represented by the following formula (4): (R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom, hydroxyl group, alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or the like), and has (i) a purity of 98% or more, (ii) a content of a compound represented by the following formula (7) of less than 0.15 wt %: (iii) a maximum peak in the measurement of the light reflectance at a visible range of its powder at 380 to 480 nm and a maximum light reflectance of 100 to 120%, (iv) a metal sodium content of less than 50 ppm and (v) a YI value of ?10 to 10.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to novel bi- or tricyclic sterically hindered alkoxyamines, their precursors, a process for their preparation and their use as light stabilizers for polymers or coatings, as flame retardants, as peroxide substitutes (rheology modifiers) or carbon radical scavengers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a colored high density polyethylene composition. The composition comprises a high density polyethylene, phthalocyanine blue, and talc. The composition exhibits reduced warpage in molded articles compared to those which do not contain talc. The composition is useful for injection molding and many other applications where a blue color is needed and low warpage is desired.

Abstract: Rubber composition which can be used in particular for the manufacture of tires, comprising at least a diene elastomer, a reinforcing filler, a crosslinking system, between 0.2 and 10 phr of an antioxidant, such as a substituted para-phenylenediamine, and between 0.2 and 10 phr of an acetylacetonate of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, chosen in particular from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca and the mixtures of such metals. This acetylacetonate compound makes it possible to advantageously reduce the consumption of antioxidant during the thermo-oxidizing ageing of the composition. Metal/rubber composite comprising such a composition and at least a metal reinforcement. Tire comprising a such composition or such a composite.

Abstract: Phosphorus-containing compounds useful for flame retardant epoxy resins are disclosed. The flame retardant epoxy resins may be used to make electrical laminates. This invention is particularly useful in end use applications in which a low bromine or low halogen content is required or desired.

Abstract: An aqueous inkjet printing fluid composition for use in an inkjet printer comprising a silicon-based material which contacts the aqueous printing fluid composition, comprising in a concentration sufficient to inhibit corrosion of the silicon-based material when contacted by the aqueous printing fluid composition a soluble metal ligand complex of Formula (I): wherein M represents a divalent or a trivalent metal, R1 represents a hydrogen, or an alkyl, alkenyl, or aryl substituent, X1 and X2 each independently represent either O or S, Q represents the atoms necessary to form a five, six or seven-membered heterocyclic or carbocyclic ring, and the number of ligands n is 2 or 3. The useful lifetime of microelectromechanical fluidic devices based on silicon fabrication is extended.

Abstract: An aqueous inkjet printing fluid composition for use in an inkjet printer comprising a silicon-based material which contacts the aqueous printing fluid composition, comprising in a concentration sufficient to inhibit corrosion of the silicon-based material when contacted by the aqueous printing fluid composition a soluble metal ligand complex of Formula (I): wherein M represents a divalent or a trivalent metal; each of X and R may independently be chosen from the group consisting of halogen, cyano, carboalkoxy, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, hetaryl, carboxy, hydroxy, sulfo and phospho substituents; n and m independently represent an integer from 0-3; and the number of ligands y is 2 or 3; with the proviso that n+m is an integer from 1 to 6, and at least one of X and R comprises a solubilizing group capable of imparting water solubility to the complex. The useful lifetime of microelectromechanical fluidic devices based on silicon fabrication is extended.

Abstract: An ink composition is provided and includes: a dye; and at least one polymer of an oxidation-resistant polymer having a weight-average molecula weight of 3,000 or more, an association-accelerating polymer and an amidic polymer. An image printed with the ink composition has an ozone degradation rate of 1/5 or less of that of an image printed with an ink composition free of the at least one polymer. The ink composition has an extremely high image durability.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is provide a rubber composition for coating a tire cord, which improves adhesion with a tire cord and has an effect of recovering adhesion with a tire cord at hygrothermal aging with maintaining the initial vulcanization rate. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for coating a tire cord comprising 0.7 to 3 parts by weight of benzothiazolyl sulfenamide or benzothiazolyl sulfenimide represented by the chemical formula (1): (wherein R1 is a linear alkyl group having a branched structure of 3 to 16 carbon atoms, and R2 is a linear alkyl group having a branched structure of 3 to 16 carbon atoms or a benzothiazolyl sulfide group) and 3 to 7 parts by weight of sulfur based on 100 parts by weight of a rubber component containing at least 60% by weight of a natural rubber and/or an isoprene rubber.

Abstract: A polyolefinic moulding composition is suitable for producing pipes with improved resistance to thermo-oxidative degradation when these pipes are in extended contact with liquids which contain disinfectants with an oxidative action. Beside thermoplastic polyolefins, the moulding composition additionally contains specific aromatic amines which are liquid under standard conditions as an additive. The invention also relates to a pipe made from the moulding composition and to a process for improving the long-term resistance of water pipework made of plastics to damage by disinfectants with an oxidative action from the water by the use of this moulding composition.

Abstract: A colorimetric composition is disclosed comprising a polycarbonate resin, a dye, and a thiopropionate. The composition undergoes an irreversible color shift to a darker color upon exposure to sunlight or UV radiation. Processes for producing and/or using such a colorimetric composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a bis(silatranylalkyl) polysulfide by heating a bis(trialkoxysilylalkyl) polysulfide and triethanolamine in the presence of a catalytic quantity of an alkali-metal alcoholate, thus substituting all Si-bonded alkoxy groups of the bis(trialkoxysilylalkyl) polysulfide with a (OCH2CH2)3N group; a method for the preparation of a mixture of a bis(silatranylalkyl) polysulfide and a (silatranyalkyl)(trialkoxysilyl) disulfide or a mixture of a bis(silatranylalkyl) polysulfide, a (silatranylalkyl)(trialkoxysilyl) disulfide, and a bis(trialkoxysilylalkyl) polysulfide by heating a bis(trialkoxysilylalkyl) polysulfide and triethanolamine in the presence of a catalytic quantity of an alkali-metal alcoholate, thus substituting a part of Si-bonded alkoxy groups of the bis(trialkoxysilylalkyl) polysulfide with a (OCH2CH2)3N group; a mixture of a bis(silatranylalkyl) polysulfide and a (silatranylalkyl)(trialkoxysilyl) disulfide; a mixture of a bis(silatranylalkyl) polysulfide, a (silatranylalkyl)(tri

Abstract: A non-aqueous inkjet ink includes a benzimidazolone pigment and a polymeric dispersant according to Formula (I): wherein, T represents hydrogen or a polymerization terminating group; Z represents the residue of polyethyleneimine having a number-average molecular weight of at least 100; A represents an oxyalkylene carbonyl group; T-C(O)An- represents a TPOAC-chain which is bound to Z through an amide bond; and n and m are integers wherein m is at least 2 and n is from 2 to 100; the polymeric dispersant fulfills the conditions of: WTPOAC>57 and NAmide?65 mol % wherein WTPOAC represents the ratio of the weight percentage of TPOAC-chains over the weight percentage of amide bonds in the polymeric dispersant; NAmide represents the mol % of amide bonds based on the total nitrogen content of the polymeric dispersant; and the values of WTPOAC and NAmide are calculated from the total nitrogen content determined by dry combustion of the polymeric dispersant and from the amine content determined through pot

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel organometallic complexes as catalysts for the reaction of compounds with isocyanate and hydroxyl functional groups to form urethane and/or polyurethane and the process employing such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention is directed to novel complexes of zinc(II) with substituted amidines. These novel catalysts are useful for the production of urethanes and polyurethanes which are important in many industrial applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to tacky finishes and to the textile materials and articles treated with the tacky finishes. The tacky finishes provide improved processing features for end-use articles that contain such finishes. The tacky finish may be combined with other adhesion promotion finishes in the treatment of textile materials. The textile materials and articles may be used as rubber reinforcing materials, such as automotive tire cap ply, single end tire cord, carcass reinforcement and side wall reinforcement. End-use articles that contain the treated textile materials include rubber-containing materials such as automobile tires, belts, and hoses. This invention also relates to the methods for manufacturing the treated textile materials and articles.

Abstract: Fluorescent poly(alkylene terephthalate) compositions are provided. The fluorescent poly(alkylene terephthalate) compositions contain fluorescent poly(alkylene terephthalate)s and are made from fluorescent compounds and poly(alkylene terephthalate) oligomers, or by polymerizing amine and acid monomers in the presence of fluorescent compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous coating composition that can form a coated film having excellent appearance, in which a change in the color of the coating composition during the storage of the coating composition is prevented or suppressed, excellent storage stability is provided, and the generation of popping is prevented or suppressed; and a method for forming a coated film. The aqueous coating composition contains (A1) a film-forming aqueous resin, (B) a dioxazine pigment, (C) a hydrophobic solvent and (D) a resin having an aromatic ring with a nitro group bonded thereto, and a method for forming a coated film using the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition which comprises at least one polymer and at least one ionic liquid, the cations of which are derived from polycyclic amidine bases, and a process for isolating cellulose from cellulose-containing sources using at least one such ionic liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to watery resin dispersions, a process for their manufacture, and a product. To make available resin dispersions that do not pollute the environment during their processing, while simultaneously generating products that have a high glass transition temperature, it is suggested that the watery resin dispersion contain at least components (I), (II) and (III), whereby R1: unsubstituted single or polynuclear aromatic rest or with amino groups and/or cyano groups and/or nitrile groups and/or with saturated and/or unsaturated aliphatic C2 to C12 carbon chains substituted single or polynuclear aromatic rests R2, R3 and R4: hydrogen, alkyl residue group with up to 15 C atoms or aromatic rest whereby R2, R3 and R4 can be equal to or different from each other, (II) is a co-dispersion agent based on epoxide resins and/or novolak resins and (II) one surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curing agents for air-drying alkyd-based resins, coatings, such as paint, varnish or wood stain, inks and linoleum floor coverings, based on an iron/manganese complex containing tetradentate, pentadentate or hexadentate nitrogen donor ligands.

Abstract: A plastic extrusion or molding composition includes a polymer and a fibrous clay and/or a hybrid organic/inorganic pigment. The hybrid organic/inorganic pigment comprises a fibrous clay and an organic dye or organic pigment, and combinations thereof. Plastic extrusions and moldings are formed from the composition. In addition, a method of making a plastic component from the polymer and fibrous clay or hybrid organic/inorganic pigment is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the structure of formula I and II: where X is selected from the group consisting of O, S and NH; Y, A and B are independently selected from the group consisting of N and CH; D, E and F are independently selected from the group consisting of CH, N, O and S; the symbol — represents a single or a double bond; and R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, electron withdrawing groups and electron releasing groups. In other embodiments, the compounds are used as oxygen scavengers and in barrier compositions and articles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent/translucent molding composition and process for making prepared from an impact modifier and a resin blend of polycarbonate and a cycloaliphatic polyester having a matching index of refraction.

Abstract: A rubber composition containing 100 parts by weight of a diene-based rubber, 20 to 120 parts by weight of silica, a sulfur-containing silane coupling agent of 3 to 15% by weight, based upon the weight of the silica and a tertiary amine compound having the formula (I): wherein, R1 indicates a carbon atom or nitrogen atom and, when R1 is a carbon atom, R2 indicates a hydrogen atom or hydroxyl group and having a pKa value of 6.5 to 13.

Abstract: A silicone fluid comprising a chromophore-substituted polyorganosiloxane having a formula (2): wherein x is an integer in the range of 60 to 2000; y is an integer in the range of 5 to 100; a ratio x:y is in a range of about 10:1 to about 20:1; and X is a photostabilizing chromophore.

Abstract: Phosphorus-containing compounds are disclosed which are obtainable by reacting: (A) at least one organophosphorus compound having a group selected from the group H—P?O; the group P—H and the group P—OH; and (B) at least one compound having the following Formula (I): [R?(Y)m?]m(X—O—R?)n ??Formula (I) wherein R? is an organic group; Y is a functional group selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, carboxylic acid, and amine; X is a hydrocarbylene group; R? is hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R is alkyl or aryl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; m?, m and n are, independently, numbers equal to or greater than 1; and (C) a thermosetting or thermoplastic composition. These compounds are useful for making flame retardant epoxy and polyurethane resins and ignition resistant thermoplastic resins, each of which is useful for a variety of end uses requiring flame retardancy or ignition resistance.

Abstract: The invention provides a pigment preparation comprising (a) C.I. Pigment Red 254 with an average particle size d50 of not more than 100 nm; (b) 0.1% to 30% by weight, based on the weight of the PR 254, of one or more dispersants from the group of the unlaked sulfo-containing monoazo dyes; and (c) 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a melt blend of a base polymer, an oxidizable organic polymer, a transition metal salt catalyst and a colorant that does not completely deactivate the catalyzed oxidation. A preferred colorant, yields in an article made from the polymer melt blend a Catalyst Deactivation Factor (CDF) of less than about 0.25, preferably less than 0.15, more preferably less than 0.1, and most preferred less than 0.05. The present invention also comprises a colored monolayer article having the described CDF, such as a film, thermoformed tray, or blow molded container, that has active oxygen scavenging properties. The colorant, after melt blending a base polymer, an oxidizable organic polymer, a transition metal catalyst, does not increase the binding energy of the transition metal catalyst ion by more than 1 eV.

Abstract: Quinophthalone compound of Formula (1) or (2), mixed colorant, laser ray transmitting colored resin composition containing thereof, and laser-welded product.

Abstract: An ultraviolet absorbent containing a compound represented by the following formula (I), having an aluminum ion in a concentration of less than 2 ppm, and an iron ion in a concentration of less than 2 ppm. wherein R1 represents a substituent; n1 represents an integer of 0 to 4; R2 represents an n2-valent substituent or a linking group; and n2 represents an integer of 1 to 4.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polycarboxylate ethers for dispersing disperse dyes and UV absorbers. The invention also relates to a preparation containing a disperse dye and/or a UV absorber, further comprising a polycarboxylate ether as a dispersant.

Abstract: A polymer material comprising a composition containing a fluorescent conjugated polymer (A) and a phosphorescent compound (B) or comprising a polymer having the structure of (A) and the structure of (B) in the same molecule, wherein the following conditions (1), (2) and (3) are satisfied: (1) at least one of the light emission peak wavelengths of the fluorescent conjugated polymer (A) is less than 500 nm, (2) the light emission peak wavelengths of the phosphorescent compound (B) are not less than 500 nm, (3) the following relation is satisfied: ETA?ESA 0?(ETB?ESB)?0.2 (unit; eV) ??(Eq 1) (wherein, ESA 0 represents energy of the fluorescent conjugated polymer (A) at the ground state, ETA represents energy of the fluorescent conjugated polymer (A) at the lowest excited triplet state, ESB 0 represents energy of the phosphorescent compound (B) at the ground state, and ETB represents energy of the phosphorescent compound (B) at the lowest excited triplet state).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides polyolefin blends and nanocomposites and methods for their production. In embodiments, a blend or nanocomposite of the present disclosure may include at least one polyolefin and at least one ionic liquid and/or one modified carbon nanofiller. In embodiments, the at least one modified carbon nanotube may be treated with at least one ionic compound.

Abstract: A red-colored film in which when an elliptically polarized light is incident on the film in a direction 45° aslant from a normal line direction with respect to a surface of the film, a light transmitted through the film has an average amplitude transmittance ratio (av. tan ?) in a wavelength region of 575 to 635 nm, which satisfies the following equation (1): 0.960<av. tan ?<1.040??(1). A red-colored composition contains a red pigment A having a BET specific surface area in the range from 90 to 140 m2/g, a red pigment B having a BET specific surface area in the range from 70 to 85 m2/g, and a pigment carrier formed of a transparent resin, a precursor of the transparent resin or a mixture of the tarns parent resin and precursor thereof. A color filter has the red-colored film as a red color filter segment. The liquid crystal display device includes the color filter.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides Benzoxazinone compounds represented by the formula: wherein each R1, R2, R3, and R4 is independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl of 1-12 carbon atoms, substituted alkyl, aryl of 6-12 carbon atoms, substituted aryl, halo, and alkoxy; and R5 is selected from alkyl of 1-12 carbon atoms, substituted alkyl, aryl of 6-12 carbon atoms, substituted aryl, halo, and alkoxy; wherein each of the substituted alkyl and the substituted aryl groups have a substituent selected from alkyl, aryl, halo, and alkoxy. The present disclosure provides a mark having a benzoxazinone compound, and a method for applying the mark onto an article. Also provided is a process for preparing benzoxazinone compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable coating or an ink composition comprising a photoinitiator and a stabilizer blend of a sterically hindered nitroxyl radical and a quinone methide.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a bis(silatranylalkyl) polysulfide by heating a bis(trialkoxysilylalkyl) polysulfide and triethanolamine in the presence of a catalytic quantity of an alkali-metal alcoholate, thus substituting all Si-bonded alkoxy groups of the bis(trialkoxysilylalkyl) polysulfide with a (OCH2CH2)3N group; a method for the preparation of a mixture of a bis(silatranylalkyl) polysulfide and a (silatranyalkyl) (trialkoxysilyl) disulfide or a mixture of a bis(silatranylalkyl) polysulfide, a (silatranylalkyl) (trialkoxysilyl) disulfide, and a bis(trialkoxysilylalkyl) polysulfide by heating a bis(trialkoxysilylalkyl) polysulfide and triethanolamine in the presence of a catalytic quantity of an alkali-metal alcoholate, thus substituting a part of Si-bonded alkoxy groups of the bis(trialkoxysilylalkyl) polysulfide with a (OCH2CH2)3N group; a mixture of a bis(silatranylalkyl) polysulfide and a (silatranylalkyl)(trialkoxysilyl) disulfide; a mixture of a bis(silatranylalkyl) polysulfide, a (silatranylalkyl)(t

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the premature polymerization and the polymer growth of ethylenically unsaturated monomers is disclosed wherein the method comprises adding to said monomers an effective amount of at least one hydrogen donor or electron acceptor. In a preferred embodiment, the hydrogen donor or electron acceptor is used in combination with a stable nitroxyl free radical.

Abstract: Disclosed are an aqueous pigment dispersion for inkjet ink, a method for producing the same, and an ink composition for inkjet recording which mainly contains the aqueous pigment dispersion for inkjet ink. The method for producing the aqueous pigment dispersion for inkjet ink is characterized by comprising a kneading step wherein a mixture including a styrene resin, a quinacridone pigment, a phthalimidomethylated quinacridone compound, an alkali metal hydroxide and a wetting agent is kneaded for producing a solid colored kneaded material, and a dispersing step wherein the thus-obtained solid colored kneaded material is dispersed into an aqueous medium.

Abstract: Fine fluoropolymer powders substantially fluorinated surfactant free, in particular fluorinated ionic surfactants, preferably perfluorooctanoic acid or its salts, comprising an anionic polyelectrolyte.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery that certain electron poor olefins combined with nucleophiles and a base catalyst are useful as adhesive compositions for the electronic packaging industry. In particular, the adhesive formulations set forth herein are useful as low temperature curing formulations with high adhesion to a variety of substrates. Invention formulations typically cure at about 80° C. and have a potlife of about 24 hours. The formulations cure by the well-known Michael addition reaction.

Abstract: A stabilizer system for stabilizing halogen-containing polymers comprising a perchlorate salt and at least one indole compound, a composition comprising such a stabilizer system, process for stabilizing a chlorine-containing polymer using such a stabilizer system, and an article manufacture comprising PVC stabilized by such a stabilizer system.

Abstract: A rubber composition containing 100 parts by weight of a diene-based rubber, 20 to 120 parts by weight of silica, a sulfur-containing silane coupling agent of 3 to 15% by weight, based upon the weight of the silica and a tertiary amine compound having the formula (I): wherein, R1 indicates a carbon atom or nitrogen atom and, when R1 is a carbon atom, R2 indicates a hydrogen atom or hydroxyl group and having a pKa value of 6.5 to 13.

Abstract: A crosslinked product with excellent durability is provided that can remove intermediate colors of light while preventing brightness from deteriorating and thereby can improve color tone representation. The crosslinked product of the present invention includes a J aggregate of a dye and is characterized in that the dye is at least one dye selected from the group consisting of cyanine, merocyanine, squarylium, and porphyrin, the J aggregate of the dye is formed in a matrix resin, and the matrix resin has been crosslinked.