Abstract: This disclosure pertains to novel polyvinyl chloride compositions containing polyvinyl chloride resins, polycarbonate resins and copolyester resins. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to polyvinyl chloride compositions including admixtures of polycarbonates and high glass transition temperature (Tg) copolyesters to increase the Tg and the heat distortion temperature under load (HDTUL) of the polyvinyl chloride compositions.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to novel polyvinyl chloride compositions containing polyvinyl chloride resins, polycarbonate resins and copolyester resins. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to polyvinyl chloride compositions including admixtures of polycarbonates and high glass transition temperature (Tg) copolyesters to increase the Tg and the heat distortion temperature under load (HDTUL) of the polyvinyl chloride compositions.

Abstract: A highly damping homogenous elastomeric polymer blend. The elastomeric polymer blend comprises from about 50% to about 95 wt % epihalohydrin and from about 5% to about 50 wt % polymethylmethacrylate. The blend is homogenous and has a vertical rebound between 0 and about 10% and a Tg between about ?20° C. and about 45° C. when measured by rheology.

Abstract: To provide a prepreg excellent in storage stability and capable of obtaining a fiber-reinforced molded product excellent in impact resistance, chemical resistance and inter-member (interlayer) adhesion and a method for its production as well as a fiber-reinforced molded product excellent in impact resistance, chemical resistance and inter-member (interlayer) adhesion. The prepreg comprises reinforcing fibers and a matrix resin, wherein the matrix resin comprises, as a resin component, only a melt-moldable fluororesin having a melting point of from 100 to 325° C.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a drag reducing suspension capable of dissolving in cold hydrocarbon fluids at usage level. In one embodiment, the drag reducing composition comprises a drag reducing polymer, a partitioning agent comprises a one or more of a coal-tar resin, a C5 aliphatic petroleum resin, a C9 aromatic petroleum resin, C5/C9 aliphatic/aromatic petroleum resin, a cycloaliphatic diene-based petroleum resin, a pure monomer resin, a terpene resin, a terpene phenol resin, a styrenated terpene resin, a rosin resin, a rosin resin derivative, one or more of an alkylphenol resin, a modified alkylphenol resin, and fully or partially hydrogenated form thereof, and suspending fluid medium. The partitioning agent has a good solubility (greater than 8 ppm) in a hydrocarbon stream, such as in a cold refined hydrocarbon stream, for example a diesel stream at a temperature of 0° C. or less.

Abstract: A methacrylic resin composition that has high transparency and a small phase difference in the thickness direction, and is easily stretched is provided. A methacrylic resin composition according to the present invention includes a methacrylic resin and a polycarbonate resin, in which the polycarbonate resin has a viscosity-average molecular weight larger than 15,000 and smaller than 32,000, a content of the polycarbonate resin based on 100 pts.mass of the methacrylic resin is no less than 1 pts.mass and no greater than 4 pts.mass, and a total amount of the methacrylic resin and the polycarbonate resin based on the methacrylic resin composition is 80 to 100 mass %.

Abstract: Provided are a thermosetting resin composition having especially good compatibility and having dielectric properties (low dielectric constant and low dielectric dissipation factor) in a high frequency range, high adhesion to conductor, excellent heat resistance, high glass transition temperature, low thermal expansion coefficient and high flame retardancy, and a prepreg, a laminate and a multilayer printed wiring board using the resin composition.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising 1 to 20 parts by weight of (C) at least one styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer (component C) selected from the group consisting of a styrene-ethylene.propylene-styrene block copolymer (SEPS), a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block copolymer (SEBS) and a styrene-butadiene-butylene-styrene block copolymer (SBBS) based on 100 parts by weight of the total of (A) a polycarbonate-based resin (component A) and (B) a polyolefin-based resin having a MFR at 230° C. under a load of 2.16 kg of not less than 40 g/10 min (component B). The resin composition is excellent in mechanical properties, chemical resistance, appearance and tape peeling resistance.

Abstract: A polymer comprising a fluorescent light-emitting repeating unit comprising a group of formula ED-EA wherein ED is an electron-donating unit; EA is an electron-accepting unit; and a band gap EgCT of a charge-transfer state formed from the electron-donating unit and the electron-accepting unit is smaller than the bandgap of either the electron-accepting unit EgEA or that of the electron-donating unit EgED.

Abstract: Disclosed are a thermoplastic resin composition including (A) about 100 parts by weight of a base resin including (A-1) about 65 wt % to about 85 wt % of a polycarbonate resin, (A-2) about 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a polybutylene terephthalate resin, (A-3) about 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a methyl methacrylate-styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer, and (A-4) greater than about 0 wt % and less than or equal to about 10 wt % of an aromatic vinyl compound-vinyl cyanide compound copolymer; and (B) about 5 parts by weight to about 10 parts by weight of a methyl methacrylate-butadiene-styrene copolymer, and a molded article using the same.

Abstract: Polyphenolic condensates and epoxidized products prepared from said condensates are prepared by a reaction utilizing multi catalysts to control the weight average molecular weight (Mw) and the number average molecular weight (Mn). Improved color and ultraviolet absorbance are possessed by the condensates described herein.

Abstract: The electric wire according to one aspect of the present invention is an electric wire comprising an insulated electric wire and one or more coating layers covering the insulated electric wire, wherein at least one layer of the one or more coating layers is formed from a resin composition containing a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer and an allophanate crosslinking agent. The electric wire having such a characteristic feature is excellent in abrasion resistance and heat resistance and can be produced at low costs.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes a base resin including (A1) polycarbonate resin, (A2) polyester resin, and (A3) a vinyl cyanide compound-aromatic vinyl compound copolymer; (B) an impact reinforcing agent; and (C) a filler, wherein the (B) impact reinforcing agent has a core-shell structure including a rubbery polymer selected from the group consisting of a diene rubber, an acrylic rubber, a silicone rubber, and combinations thereof. A molded part for an automobile exterior can be made using the thermoplastic resin composition.

Abstract: Described herein are alkyl phenolic resins and methods of producing them. The content of residual phenol in the alkyl phenolic resin may be less than about 2% w/w, the softening point of the alkyl phenolic resin may be about 85° C. to about 105° C., the tackiness of the alkyl phenolic resin may be about 8 N to about 25 N, the alkyl group of the alkyl phenol may have 6-12 carbon atoms, and the content of 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl) phenol in the alkyl phenol may be from about 0% to about 85% w/w. The invention also relates to a use of the alkyl phenolic resin as rubber tackifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable composition including: (a) at least one compound having at least one (meth)acrylic functional group in the molecule thereof, which is selected from a (meth)acrylic monomer and a (meth)acrylic oligomer; (b) an organic peroxide; (c) an o-benzoic sulfimide; and (d) an oxazoline compound, in which the component (d) is contained in an amount of 0.005 to 10 parts by mass based on 100 parts by weight of the component (a).

Abstract: Compatibilized blends comprising a first phase comprising a thermoplastic olefin polymer and a second phase comprising a crosslinked, thermoplastic polyurethane are provided. The first phase is a continuous phase and the second phase can be co-5 continuous with the first phase, or dispersed as a non-continuous phase in the first phase. The blends further include a phenolic resole resin which at least partially crosslinks the thermoplastic polyurethane and acts as a compatibilizer for the olefin polymer and the thermoplastic polyurethane.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for manufacturing a rubber composition containing a rubber component, a resin, a reinforcing filler and a crosslinking agent, and the method contains: a first step of adding the resin to the rubber component to produce a master batch; a second step of kneading the master batch with the reinforcing filler to produce a filled master batch; and a third step of kneading the filled master batch with the crosslinking agent, thereby providing a rubber composition having higher elasticity and large breaking elongation.

Abstract: At least two or more components of thermoplastic resins are compounded by chaotic mixing to form a polymer alloy with a sophisticatedly controlled dispersed phase structure. In the polymer alloy, a dispersed phase having a non-periodic structure with a correlation length of 0.001 ?m to 0.5 ?m and having a compactness (C) of 0.05?(C)?0.8, wherein the compactness (C) can form a molded product that also has transparency while maintaining the original good heat resistance or mechanical properties of the resins blended.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition can have improved transparency and scratch resistance of the present invention and comprises about 10 to about 99% by weight of polycarbonate resin (A); and about 1 to about 90% by weight of acrylic copolymer with ultra-low molecular weight and high refractive index (B). The resin composition of the present invention can further comprise acrylic resin (C). The acrylic copolymer with ultra-low molecular weight and high refractive index (B) can have a refractive index of about 1.495 to about 1.590 and a weight average molecular weight of about 3,000 to about 40,000 g/mol.

Abstract: Flexible pipe (fP) suitable for transporting hydrocarbons, said flexible pipe comprising at least one polymer layer (L) composed of a polymer composition (C) comprising at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1), and at least one per(halo)fluoropolymer (P2). The poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) and the per(halo)fluoropolymer (P2) are advantageously homogeneously distributed in the polymer composition (C). The polymer composition (C) is profitably prepared by a method comprising tumble blending the per(halo)fluoropolymer (P2) on one hand, and the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) or part of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) on the other hand.

Abstract: The durability of a belt is enhanced by improving the strength of rubber itself while enhancing its peeling strength with respect to a cord, a fabric or a short fiber. A toothed belt (10) comprises a belt body (13) that is integrally formed by a tooth rubber (11) provided on one surface side thereof, a backing rubber (12) provided on the other surface side, and an embedded cord (14) spirally wound in a boundary portion between the tooth rubber (11) and the backing rubber (12) that extends in the longitudinal direction of the belt. A facing fabric (20) covering the tooth rubber (11) is adhered to a surface of the tooth rubber (11), or one surface of the belt body (13). The tooth rubber (11) is obtained by vulcanization-molding a rubber composition including rubber such as HNBR, resorcinol, a melamine compound, silica and the like.

Abstract: A resin composition contains: (A) 100 parts by weight of the cyanate ester resin; (B) 5 to 80 parts by weight of the styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer; (C) 15 to 80 parts by weight of the styrene-butadiene-divinyl benzene (SBDVB) terpolymer; and (D) 5 to 60 parts by weight of the acrylate compound, where the contents of the styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer, the styrene butadiene divinyl benzene terpolymer, and the acrylate compound are based on 100 parts by weight of the cyanate ester resin. By providing such formulation, the resin composition of the present invention exhibits low dielectric constant, low dielectric dissipation, high thermal stability and high flame resistance, and is useful in manufacturing a prepreg or a resin film, and is further useful in manufacturing a laminate and a printed circuit board.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polylactic acid/polycarbonate resin composition including (A) a mixed resin including (a1) a polycarbonate resin and (a2) a polylactic acid resin, and (B) a modified acrylic-based resin, and a molded product made using the same.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided. The resin composition comprises: (a) a resin of formula (I): (b) a nonpolar elastomer containing vinyl group, wherein the content of the vinyl group is no more than 60% based on the total weight of the elastomer; and (c) a peroxide as a polymerization initiator, wherein, R1, R2, A1, A2, and n are as defined in the specification; and the content of component (b) is about 2% to about 100% based on the weight of component (a), and the content of component (c) is about 0.01% to about 10% based on the total weight of component (a) and component (b).

Abstract: A dynamically vulcanized alloy contains at least one isobutylene-containing elastomer and at least one thermoplastic resin, wherein the elastomer is present as a dispersed phase of small vulcanized or partially vulcanized particles in a continuous phase of the thermoplastic resin. The dynamically vulcanized alloy also contains an anhydride functionalized oligomer. The alloy maintains a high Shore A hardness value while obtaining improved flowability for processing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame-retardant scratch-resistant thermoplastic resin composition comprising (A) about 20 to about 95% by weight of a polycarbonate resin; (B) about 1 to about 50% by weight of a copolymer resin comprising (B1) about 0 to about 100% by weight of a rubber modified vinyl graft copolymer resin and (B2) about 0 to about 100% by weight of a vinyl copolymer resin; (C) about 1 to about 50% by weight of a (meth)acrylic copolymer resin with a refractive index of about 1.50 to about 1.59; and (D) about 0.1 to about 40 parts by weight of a flame retardant, per 100 parts by weight of a base resin comprising (A)+(B)+(C).

Abstract: Provided are a composition for preparing expandable polypropylene carbonate and an expandable polypropylene carbonate prepared therefrom, and more particularly, to a composition for preparing expandable polypropylene carbonate capable of using supercritical carbon dioxide as a foaming agent and producing a foam having excellent moldability by using an appropriate foaming method. By using the composition according to the present invention, highly magnificated expandable polypropylene carbonate capable of having excellent thermal stability and dimensional stability can be prepared.

Abstract: There are provided a resin composition and an optical compensation film formed using the same, and more particularly, to a resin composition comprising (a) alkyl (meth)acrylate units, (b) styrene units, (c) 3 to 6 element heterocyclic units substituted with at least one carbonyl group and (d) vinyl cyanide units, and an optical film formed using the resin composition. Further, a resin composition according to the present invention can provide an optical film having excellent optical properties and superior optical transparency, less haze and superior mechanical strength and heat resistance simultaneously. Therefore, an optical film formed using a resin composition of the present invention can be used in various applications, e.g., electronic information devices such as display devices. Particularly, the optical film is suitable for a compensation film used in the IPS mode.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a scratch-resistant flameproof thermoplastic resin composition, the resin composition comprising a base resin including (A) about 50 to about 90% by weight of a polycarbonate resin; (B) about 1 to about 50% by weight of a methacrylic copolymer resin with a refractive index of about 1.495 to about 1.590; and (C) about 0 to about 49% by weight of a (meth)acrylic resin, and (D) about 5 to about 40 parts by weight of a flame retardant, based on about 100 parts by weight of the base resin comprising (A)+(B)+(C). The resin composition of the present invention can have good flame retardancy, scratch resistance, colorability, and good appearance due to its improved compatibility. The resin composition of the invention can be used to produce plastic molded articles which can exhibit better physical properties than products produced using conventional resin compositions.

Abstract: Tires and tread are made from resin formed from the polymerization of phenol, aromatic, and terpene and/or mono- and bi-cyclic mono- and bi-unsaturated hydrocarbons.

Abstract: It is provided that a resin composition for sealing electrical electronic components which is not susceptible to gelation even when stagnant under high temperature conditions, and which are excellent in initial bond strength to an aluminum material, and which exhibits superior durability under a cooling and heating cycle load and the like. It is also provided that a sealed electrical electronic component with the resin composition for sealing electrical electronic components. A resin composition for sealing electrical electronic components, containing a crystalline polyester-based elastomer (A), a phenol-modified xylene resin (B1) and/or a phenol resin (B2), and a polyolefin resin (C), and having a melt viscosity of 5 dPa·s or more and 3000 dPa·s or less when dried to a water content of 0.1% or less, heated to 220° C., subjected to a pressure of 1 MPa, and extruded through a die with a hole diameter of 1.0 mm and a thickness of 10 mm.

Abstract: A thermoplastic vulcanizate composition comprising from 5 wt % to 95 wt %, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic vulcanizate composition, of a first component comprising a first propylene-based polymer selected from the group consisting of (i) propylene/?-olefin copolymers comprising from 1 to 20 wt % ?-olefin and characterized by a g? ratio of less than 1, measured at interpolymer number average molecular weight (Mn), an MFR (2.16 kg @ 230° C.) greater than or equal to 0.01, a density greater than or equal to 0.850 g/cc, and a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn, less than or equal to 3.5, and (ii) combinations thereof; and from 5 wt % to 95 wt %, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic vulcanizate composition, of a second component selected from the group consisting of curable or vulcanizable rubbers, having a density from 0.85 to 0.88 g/cc, I2 from 0.

Abstract: Described are polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 80 to 100 mole % terephthalic acid residues; optionally, 0 to 20 mole % aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues; 20 to 30 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 70 to 80 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles or sheets.

Abstract: Phosphorus free polycarbonate compositions having flame retardant properties and a desirable balance of flow, impact resistance, and heat deflection properties are disclosed.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition according to the present invention comprises a polycarbonate resin and an ultra-high molecular weight branched acrylic copolymer resin and can have excellent transparency, appearance, and flowability, as well as scratch resistance and impact strength.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical film comprising an aromatic based unit including 5 to 10,000 of units represented by Formula 6; a (meth)acrylate-based unit which is a copolymer of a (meth)acrylate derivative and maleimide; and a styrene-based unit which is a copolymer of a styrene derivative and maleimide, and a polarizing plate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition including a polycarbonate resin, a branched acrylic copolymer, and a flame retardant. The flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition can have good compatibility as well as good flame retardancy, scratch resistance, colorability and appearance without requiring the addition of a compatibilizer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a biphenyl polyphosphonate. The biphenyl polyphosphonate is represented by Formula 1: wherein R is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C1-C5 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C2-C5 alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted C5-C6 cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C5-C6 cycloalkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted C6-C20 aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted C6-C20 aryloxy, R1 and R2 are the same or different and are each independently substituted or unsubstituted C1-C6 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C5-C6 cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C6-C12 aryl, or halogen, a and b are the same or different and are each independently an integer from about 0 to about 4, and n is an integer from about 4 to about 500.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition for injection including a low birefringence polymer blend, and a front panel prepared using the same, wherein 2-10 parts by weight of a fluidizing agent is added to the composition based on 100 parts by weight of the polymer blend, and the polymer blend comprises 80-90 wt % of a polycarbonate resin and 10-20 wt % of a negative birefringence polymer resin. It is possible to provide an optical panel using the resin composition for injection, wherein the optical panel is mounted on a front panel of a display such as PDP TVs, LCD TVs, borderless TVs or 3D TVs, and comprises a low birefringence polymer blend plastic resin.

Abstract: A composition is prepared by melt blending specific amounts of a polyamide, a flame retardant that includes brominated polystyrene, a polymeric flame retardant synergist, and a compatibilizing agent. The polymeric flame retardant synergist can be a poly(arylene ether), a poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer, or a mixture thereof. The composition is useful for molding automotive and electrical parts.

Abstract: Rosin modified phenolic resins are prepared by reacting together resin acid, fatty acid, tri- or higher-functional phenolic compound and aldehyde. The fatty acid may be Monomer (derived from the fatty acid dimerization process). The reaction mixture may optionally include a,l3-olefinically unsaturated carbonyl compounds and/or polyol. The resin may be dissolved in a solvent to form a varnish. The resin may be used as a component of printing inks, e.g., inks for lithographic or gravure printing.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a thermoplastic composition, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The thermoplastic composition according to present invention comprises the melt blending product of: (a) from 10 to 75 percent by weight of a continuous phase, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic composition, wherein said continuous phase comprises one or more thermoplastic polymers; and (b) from 25 to 90 percent by weight of a dispersed phase comprising one or more core/shell polymer particles, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic composition, wherein said one or more core/shell polymer particles comprise a crosslinked elastomer core and a thermoplastic shell and wherein said core/shell polymer has an average particle size diameter in the range of from 70 to 10,000 nm.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a golf ball striking a balance between the flight distance on the driver shots and the approach performance on the approach shots and having the excellent shot feeling and durability.

Abstract: There are provided a thermoplastic resin composition excellent in a balance between fluidity and low outgassing, and a molded product and a sheet including the thermoplastic resin composition. The thermoplastic resin composition may include from 70 to 99% by mass of (A) a polyphenylene ether, from 1 to 30% by mass of (B) a copolymer including an aromatic vinyl compound and an unsaturated dicarboximide derivative as constituent monomers, and from 0 to 20% by mass of (C) a copolymer including an aromatic vinyl compound and a cyanided vinyl compound as constituent monomers, based on 100% by mass of the total of the (A) component, the (B) component and the (C) component, wherein the (B) component has a weight-average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 250,000.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyamide-polyphenylene ether resin composition comprising a polyamide having an alicyclic structure and composed of dicarboxylic acid units comprising from 20 to 100 mol % of cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid units and diamine units comprising aliphatic diamine units with from 6 to 12 carbon atoms, a polyphenylene ether, and a compatibilizer for a polyamide and a polyphenylene ether.

Abstract: Provided is a thermosetting resin composition which can be used for the production of printed circuit boards, having good dielectric properties in high frequency bands so that transmission loss can be significantly lowered, having excellent heat resistance after moisture absorption and thermal expansion properties, and satisfying peeling strength between the resin composition and metal foil. The present invention relates to a thermosetting resin composition of a semi-IPN composite, comprising (A) a polyphenylene ether, and a prepolymer formed from (B) a chemically unmodified butadiene polymer containing 40% or more of a 1,2-butadiene unit having a 1 2,-vinyl group in a side chain of a molecule and (C) a crosslinking agent, in a compatibilized and uncured state; and a resin varnish, a prepreg and a metal clad laminated board using the same.

Abstract: A method of making resin composition having excellent wear properties that includes 50 to 99 wt. % of a polycarbonate resin and from 1 to 50 wt. % of a polyolefin that has been modified with at least one functional group selected from a carboxyl, an acid anhydride, an epoxy groups or mixtures containing at least one of the foregoing functional groups, each based on the total combined weight of the resin composition, exclusive of any filler. The resin composition optionally contains an unmodified polyolefin and/or a bi-functional monomer. The resin composition can be molded into articles having improved wear characteristics. The process is a one-step process that improves the efficiency and/or yield of the resin composition as compared to prior-art two-step processes.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition of the present invention comprises about 40 to about 99% by weight of a polycarbonate resin (A), about 1 to about 60% by weight of an acrylic copolymer (B) having a high refractive index and a flexible structure, and about 0 to about 60% by weight of acrylic resin (C). A polycarbonate resin composition of the present invention can have excellent transparency and scratch resistance without requiring extra compatibilizers by including an acrylic copolymer having a high refractive index and a flexible structure with the polycarbonate resin.

Abstract: A coating composition, an anticorrosion film formed by the composition, as well as an anticorrosive article, are disclosed. The coating composition comprises 1-35% by weight of one or more fluoropolymer; 1-70% by weight of one or more epoxy resin; 5-70% by weight of one or more polyamideimide; 0-40% by weight an auxiliary binder consisting of one or more of polyethersulfone, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, polyimide, polyether ether ketone, polyetherimide, polyurethane, alkyd resin, polyester, or acrylic polymers; and, based on 100 parts by weight of the above components, 100-400 parts by weight of solvent.

Abstract: A resin composition which is excellent in appearance, impact strength, hydrolysis resistance and drip prevention properties. The resin composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (component A), (B) 0.01 to 6 parts by weight of a polymer mixture (component B) obtained by suspension polymerizing a styrene monomer, a maleic anhydride monomer and an acrylic monomer in the presence of polytetrafluoroethylene particles, and (C) 0.01 to 30 parts by weight of a flame retardant (component C).