Abstract: Provided is a decorative sheet having extremely good bleed-out suppression and long-term weather resistance maintenance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising forming a radiation-sensitive film on a substrate; wherein the radiation-sensitive film comprises a radiation-sensitive composition comprising a photoacid generator; a quencher; an acid labile polymer formed from monomers comprising a vinyl aromatic monomer and a monomer comprising an acid decomposable group; and a solvent; patternwise exposing the radiation-sensitive film to activating radiation; and contacting the radiation-sensitive film with an alkaline developing solution to form a resist pattern.

Abstract: A flame-retardant polyamide composition can be prepared with a glow wire ignition temperature of not less than 775° C. Such a composition can include a polyamide having a melting point of not more than 290° C. as component A, fillers and/or reinforcers as component B, a phosphinic salt of the formula (I) as component C, a compound selected from the group of the Al, Fe, TiOp and Zn salts of ethylbutylphosphinic acid, of dibutylphosphinic acid, of ethylhexylphosphinic acid, of butylhexylphosphinic acid and/or of dihexylphosphinic acid as component D, a phosphonic salt of the formula (II) as component E, and a melamine polyphosphate having an average degree of condensation of 2 to 200 as component F. Additional components can be included in the composition.

Abstract: An electrically debondable adhesive composition is described. The adhesive is comprised of a basic ionic liquid and an optionally crosslinked polymer, wherein the basic ionic liquid is comprised of an amino-ammonium cation and a bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide anion.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to provide a resin composition which enables production of a molded product generating less formaldehyde and having excellent appearance and weather resistance, and also achieves suppression of mold deposit during molding. Presently disclosed is a polyacetal resin composition comprising 100 parts by mass of a polyacetal resin (A); and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of an aluminum pigment (B), the aluminum pigment (B) containing 0.1 to 2.0 mass % of particles with a particle diameter of 1 ?m or less with respect to a total amount of the aluminum pigment (B), and a volume average particle size of the aluminum pigment (B) being 3 to 40 ?m.

Abstract: To provide an organosilicon compound having a cyclic silazane structure, represented by the following general formula (1): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an oxy radical, a hydroxyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, R3 and R each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and n represents an integer of 0 to 2.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a composition comprising amphiphilic Janus particles and a waterborne binder, wherein the particles are self-stratified, and methods of making and using the same. The disclosure also relates to the synthesis of amphiphilic Janus particles.

Abstract: In various aspects, the disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions exhibiting improved impact strength, both multi axial and notched Izod, as well as thin-walled flame resistance while free or substantially free of bromine or chlorine flame retardant additives. The polycarbonate compositions may comprise non-bonding glass fiber, butyl tosylate, and/or a phosphorous based stabilizer.

Abstract: Provided herein are dental compositions and methods for use in dental cementation applications.

Abstract: A system and process for injection molding polymer articles is described. The system and process are designed to reduce gate blush. In one embodiment, an injection molding device injects a molten polymer composition into a runner that extends from an injection point to a gate. The gate is positioned adjacent to an opening leading into a mold cavity. In accordance with the present disclosure, the system includes one or more overflow passages that divert flow of the polymer composition so as to temporarily reduce the flow rate and pressure of the polymer composition entering the mold.

Abstract: A resin molded product, a laminate, and a decorative sheet having high weatherability. A decorative sheet includes a resin molded product as a protective layer, and the resin molded product includes an ultraviolet absorber having pKa of ?5.5 or more and ?4.5 or less when irradiated with light, and a photostabilizer having pKa of 3.0 or more and 7.0 or less. The added amount of each of the ultraviolet absorber and the photostabilizer is 3.0 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of the resin.

Abstract: Curable silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions and films suitable for sealing and adhering substrates for optically clear electronic devices are described. The curable silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are suitable as films or encapsulants for adhering electronic devices, e.g., LCD display, LED display, flexible display, touch screen, and flexible thin film photovoltaic module.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a process for producing an oxymethylene copolymer, in which deteriorate due to oxidation hardly occurs, an amount of formaldehyde generated from the product when stored for a long time under environment of high temperature and high humidity is reduced, and occurrence of mold deposit during molding is small. A process for producing an oxymethylene copolymer includes Step 1 of polymerizing polymer raw materials containing trioxane and a comonomer in the presence of a specific amount of an acid catalyst, Step 2 of adding a hydroxylamine compound represented by the following general formula (1): to a product obtained in the Step 1 in an amount of 1 to 20-fold mol based on an amount of the acid catalyst and mixing these, and Step 3 of further melting and kneading a mixture of the product and the hydroxylamine compound obtained in the Step 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photocatalyst composition having visible light activity for hydrogen production through water splitting. More particularly, the present invention discloses a photocatalyst composition comprising a zinc oxide nanoparticles and a conjugated organic moiety selected from the group consisting of oligothiophenes, azo dyes, and perylenes.

Abstract: Provided is an organic electroluminescence display device including a substrate, a first electrode disposed on the substrate, a pixel defining layer disposed on the first electrode and having an opening defined therein for exposing at least a part of the first electrode, an organic layer disposed on the first electrode exposed by the opening and including a light emitting layer, and a second electrode disposed on the organic layer, wherein the pixel defining layer includes a base resin and a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS).

Abstract: The invention relates to specific nanocomposites comprising at least one sheet silicate and at least one rubber, to a process for production thereof and to various products based on these nanocomposites.

Abstract: Provided herein are dental compositions and methods for use in dental cementation applications.

Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor includes a capacitor element, a solid electrolyte layer, an electrolyte solution. The capacitor element has an anode foil with a dielectric layer, and a cathode foil. The solid electrolyte layer is provided between the anode foil and the cathode foil. And the capacitor element is impregnated with the electrolyte solution. The cathode foil includes a covering layer that contains at least one metal selected from titanium and nickel or a compound of the at least one metal. And the solid electrolyte layer contains a conductive polymer, a polymer dopant, and a base component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition containing: a) from 3 to 94.6% by weight of one or more styrene copolymers as component A, b) from 5 to 95.2% by weight of one or more impact-modifying graft rubbers having no olefinic double bond in the rubber phase as component B c) from 0.2 to 0.9% by weight of a compound of the formula (I) as component C: The invention also relates to a process for producing the thermoplastic molding composition and a process for producing a molding, foil, or fiber which utilizing the thermoplastic molding composition. The invention further relates to a molding, fiber, or foil made of the thermoplastic molding composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chlorine resistant crosslinkable silane-containing polyolefin compositions and stabilizer masterbatch compositions, their preparation, and articles made therefrom. These crosslinkable silane-containing compositions contain a mixture of antioxidants, light absorbers and stabilizers that provide resistance to the levels of chlorine used in potable water and to light, thereby extending the useful life of said articles made therefrom, such as potable water pipes and valves, bottles, tanks, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to symmetric diesters of hydroxyalkyl-4-hydroxy-tetraalkylpiperidine compounds and their use as light stabilizers. They are compatible with and soluble in coating formulations of different polarity.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide functionalized carbon nanostructures for use in various devices, including photovoltaic devices (e.g., solar cells). In some embodiments, carbon nanostructures substituted with at least one cyclobutyl and/or cyclobutenyl group are provided. Devices including such materials may exhibit increased efficiency, increased open circuit potential, high electron/hole mobility, and/or low electrical resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition comprising a) 77.7% to 99.7% by weight of one or more styrene copolymers, as component A b) 0.1% to 5% by weight of the compounds of the formulae I, II, III, IV, and V, or isomers thereof, as component B: c) 0.2% to 0.7% by weight of a compound of the formula (VI), as component C: d) 0.2% to 0.7% by weight of a mixture of the formula (VII), as component D: e) 0% to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (VIII) as component E: ?or 0% to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (X): ?or 0% to 0.5% by weight of a compound of the formula (XI): f) 0% to 10% by weight of one or more additives which are different from components B, C, D, and E, as component F, and the percentage by weight being based in each case on the total weight of components A to F and together making up 100% by weight.

Abstract: Provided is a polymer from which an encapsulant excellent in weather resistance and processability can be obtained when being used for an encapsulant for a solar cell. The polymer that has a main chain comprising repeating units represented by formula (1) and repeating units represented by formula (2) and satisfies requirements (a1), (a2), and (a3), (a1): the ratio of the number of the repeating units represented by formula (2) to the total number of the carbon atoms that constitute the main chain of the polymer is from 3.8% to 7.5%; (a2): the ratio X represented by formula (3) is from 82% to 100%; X=100×A/B??(3) (a3): the polymer has a melting point of 42° C. to 90° C. as measured with a differential scanning calorimeter.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a molding with suppressed coloring which has good weather resistance and in which the advantageous effect does not decrease with time. The present invention provides a molding material comprising a polymer (A) obtained by polymerizing 0.01 to 35 mol % of monomer (a1) represented by a specified formula (1) and 65 to 99.99 mol % of monomer (a2) whose main component is methylmethacrylate.

Abstract: Geomembrane liners suitable for use at elevated temperatures up to 100° C., as well as master batch compositions suitable for preparing such geomembrane liners.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat-curable silicone rubber composition capable of giving a stable and high antistatic property for a long time without degrading inherent properties of a silicone rubber, such as thermal stability. The heat-curable silicone rubber composition includes: (A) 100 parts by mass of a mixture of a polyorganosiloxane obtained by polymerization by using an alkali metal hydroxide as a polymerization catalyst and by neutralization, and a curing agent, and (B) 50 to 1000 ppm of an ionic substance containing an anion and a cation, and being a bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide as the anion.

Abstract: Provided is a masterbatch in which blocking in a masterbatch of a hindered amine compound and a benzoate compound, which is caused by long-term storage under a high-temperature environment, is improved.

Abstract: The present invention provides plasticized polymer compositions comprising an 7V-allcyl-2-pyrrolidone and a fatty acid ester. These compositions exhibit enhanced hardness, tensile strength, and/or elongation at break without the use of phthalate-based plasticizers. The plasticized polymeric compositions can be employed in a wide variety of applications, such as in sheeting, tubing, and coatings.

Abstract: A resin film according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a substrate film; and an antistatic layer formed on one side of the substrate film and including a binder resin and a conductive material. The binder resin includes a polyurethane-based resin; the antistatic layer has an arithmetic average surface roughness Ra of 10 nm or more; and the conductive material includes a conductive polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-proofed polymer composition that can be obtained form one or more ?-olefin-vinyl acetate copolymers, having a vinyl acetate content of 40 to 90 wt %, relative to the total weight of the ?-olefin vinyl acetate copolymers, and from a synergistic flame-proofing material combination, comprising, as component A, a phosphinic acid salt of the formula (I), where R1, R2 are C1-C6-alkyl, preferably C1-C4-alkyl, linear or branched; M is calcium, aluminum, zinc ions; m is 2 or 3; and, as component B, a metal hydroxide, preferably aluminum hydroxide (ATH).

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer compositions comprising (a) a polymer containing hydroxyl alkylene repeating units and (b) an additive selected from compounds of the formulae (1) to (6) wherein Ra1, Ra2, Ra3 and Ra4 can be the same or different and independently represent a group selected from the moieties having formula (A) or formula (B), wherein Rb is selected from hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy and —CO—C1-4 alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to accelerators for curing unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, and acrylic resins in conjunction with peroxide type initiators. The accelerators are based on iron/manganese complexes of a tridentate, tetradentate, pentadentate, or hexadentate nitrogen donor ligands. Also disclosed are curable resin compositions including the forgoing accelerators and a curing process for employing these accelerators. These resin compositions show good curing properties and do not contain cobalt accelerators. The present invention further relates to gel coats and molded composites prepared from such unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester, and acrylic resins.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a radiation-curable vinyl chloride resin composition comprising a vinyl chloride resin containing a radiation-curable functional group, and/or starting material compounds thereof, as well as a benzoquinone compound.

Abstract: The method of preparation of nucleated semi-crystalline polyolefin via coordination polymerization, wherein the nucleating agent is dosed in form of the suspension or the solution in a non-polar hydrocarbon solvent or in concentrated organoaluminum as part of the catalyst system for ?-olefin polymerization.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (A) wherein the radicals R1 are independently of one another methyl, ethyl or n-propyl, and X is C2-C8alkylene or C2-C8alkylene interrupted by sulfur, is useful for stabilizing an organic material against degradation induced by light, heat or oxidation.

Abstract: A method of increasing the solubility and/or dispersibility of a perylene dye in a liquid medium. The method comprises binding the perylene dye to a polymer which is soluble in the liquid medium. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: An adhesive composition includes a copolymer (A), the copolymer (A) being a copolymer of: a hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylamide (a1), the hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylamide (a1) including at least one of a hydroxyl group-containing acrylamide and a hydroxyl group-containing methacrylamide, and a (meth)acrylate (a2), the (meth)acrylate (a2) including at least one of an acrylic ester and a methacrylic ester; and an antistatic agent (B), the antistatic agent (B) including an ionic compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pneumonic tire and a rubber composition used in the same, both of which are capable of preventing static charge build-up on a tire surface without degrading various tire performances such as rolling resistance and so on, and particularly to a rubber composition comprising 10 to 30 parts by mass of an ionic liquid and 5 to 95 parts by mass of silica per 100 parts by mass of a rubber component containing at least 50% by mass of styrene-butadiene rubber, as well as a pneumatic tire using such a rubber composition in a tread portion.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an additive combination comprising at least two sterically hindered amines, at least one further stabilizer, a dispersing agent and a plasticizer. The present invention also pertains to a composition comprising an organic material susceptible to degradation by light, oxygen and/or heat, and the additive combination and to the use and the process for stabilizing organic material against degradation by light, oxygen and/or heat by the additive combination.

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: The invention provides a thermoplastic polymer composition comprising a polyolefin polymer and a nucleating agent. The nucleating agent comprises a compound conforming to the structure of Formula (I) The invention also provides a series of compounds encompassed by the structure of Formula (I).

Abstract: Aqueous binder for granular and/or fibrous substrates based on polyacids, polyols and basic nitrogen compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chlorine resistant crosslinkable silane-containing polyolefin compositions and stabilizer masterbatch compositions, their preparation, and articles made therefrom. These crosslinkable silane-containing compositions contain a mixture of antioxidants, light absorbers and stabilizers that provide resistance to the levels of chlorine used in potable water and to light, thereby extending the useful life of said articles made therefrom, such as potable water pipes and valves, bottles, tanks, and the like.

Abstract: A hardmask composition for forming a resist underlayer film, a process for producing a semiconductor integrated circuit device, and a semiconductor integrated circuit device, the hardmask composition including an organosilane polymer, a stabilizer, the stabilizer including methyl acetoacetate, ethyl-2-ethylacetoacetate, nonanol, decanol, undecanol, dodecanol, acetic acid, phenyltrimethoxysilane, diphenylhexamethoxydisiloxane, diphenylhexaethoxydisiloxane, dioctyltetramethyldisiloxane, tetramethyldisiloxane, decamethyltetrasiloxane, dodecamethylpentasiloxane, hexamethyldisiloxane, or mixtures thereof, and a solvent, wherein the solvent includes acetone, tetrahydrofuran, benzene, toluene, diethyl ether, chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, propylene glycol methyl ether acetate, propylene glycol ethyl ether acetate, propylene glycol propyl ether acetate, ethyl lactate, ? butyrolactone, methyl isobutyl ketone, or mixtures thereof, the solvent is present in an amount of about 70 to about 99.

Abstract: To provide a composition comprising a fluorocopolymer such as an ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer which can be produced at a relatively low temperature, and its production process. A fluorocopolymer composition which comprises a fluorocopolymer such as an ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer and a fluorinated aromatic compound having a melting point of at most 230° C. and having a fluorine content in the compound of from 5 to 75 mass %, and is in a solution state at a temperature of at most the melting point of the fluorocopolymer, and a process for producing the fluorocopolymer composition, which comprises a step of dissolving the fluorocopolymer in a solvent containing the fluorinated aromatic compound at a temperature of at most the melting point of the fluorocopolymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyester film incorporating at least one UV stabilizer of the formula I, in which R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, and R2 is a moiety which contains at least one ?-electron system, which contains a carbon atom and at least one further atom selected from carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen, where the moiety R2 contains at least one atom different from carbon, where the film includes at least one further UV absorber which does not correspond to the formula I. The invention further relates to a process for producing the film, and also to articles formed from the film.

Abstract: A compound has excellent thermal resistance and compatibility with resins, improves thermal resistance of resins, and specifically provides a compound represented by the following general formula (1). In formula (1), R1 to R4 each represent a C1-12 alkyl group or a C6-12 aryl group, y represents a number 1-2,000, and X1 represents a group represented by the formula (2) or (3). In formula (2), R5 represents a hydrogen atom, O., a C1-12 alkyl group or a C1-12 alkoxy group, L1 represents a C1-6 alkylene group or a C6-12 arylene group. In formula (3), R6 represents a C1-4 alkyl group or a C6-12 aryl group, X2 represents a group represented by the formula (2) or a hydrogen atom, s represents a number 2-6, L2 represents a C1-6 alkylene group or a C6-12 arylene group, and at least one of s number of X2s is the group represented by the formula (2).

Abstract: There is provided an ion implantation method, a composition for forming an ion implantation film and a resist underlayer film-forming composition. An ion implantation method including the steps of: forming a film by applying a film-forming composition containing a compound including an element in group 13, group 14, group 15, or group 16 and an organic solvent onto a substrate and baking the film-forming composition; and implanting impurity ions into the substrate from above through the film and introducing the element in group 13, group 14, group 15, or group 16 in the film into the substrate. The film-forming composition is a film-forming composition for ion implantation containing a compound including an element in group 13, group 14, group 15, or group 16, and an organic solvent. In addition, the underlayer film-forming composition contains a compound having at least two borate ester groups.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to alternate solvent systems for polyethersulfone, polyamideimide, polyether imide, polyimide, and/or polyamic acid binder solutions. The present invention provides stable binder solutions equivalent or superior to current binder solvent solutions.