Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises poly(arylene ether) having an initial intrinsic viscosity greater than 0.25 dl/g as measured in chloroform at 25° C.; a polyolefin having a melt temperature greater than or equal to 120° C. and a melt flow rate of 0.3 to 15; a first block copolymer having a aryl alkylene content greater than or equal to 50 weight percent based on the total weight of the first block copolymer; a second block copolymer having an aryl alkylene content less than 50 weight percent based on the total weight of the second block copolymer; and a flame retardant, wherein the poly(arylene ether) is present in an amount greater than the amount of polyolefin. The composition is useful in the production of covered wire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silane-crosslinking curable compositions encompassing a polymer P having at least two terminal groups of the following formulas (I) and (II) -Am-K1—SiR1XY (I), -Am-K2—SiR2XY (II), and/or two polymers P1 and P2, polymer P1 having terminal groups of the following formula (I) -Am-K1—SiR1XY (I), and polymer P2 having terminal groups of the following formula (II) -Am-K2—SiR2XY (II), in which A denotes a divalent bonding group, K1, K2, mutually independently, denote a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group that has a main chain of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, the hydrocarbon groups K1, K2 being different, X, Y mutually independently denote a hydroxy group or a hydrolyzable group, R1, R2 mutually independently denote a hydrocarbon residue having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and m assumes the values 0 or 1.

Abstract: A crosslinker for polymerizing a film-forming material including an alkyl or aromatic compound comprising at least two functional groups reactive with a film-forming resin and at least one pendent group having a nonionic metal coordinating structure. Coating compositions can include a film-forming material and the crosslinker. The coating compositions can be used to coat a substrate, such as a metal substrate. Applied coating layers on substrates can be cured to form coating films.

Abstract: Film-forming materials include nonionic metal coordinating structures. Nonionic metal coordinating structures can coordinate metals, such as metal catalysts and metal substrates. Example film-forming materials can be the product of a poly-functional epoxide and a nucleophilic ligand having a nonionic metal coordinating structure, or the product of a poly-functional alcohol and an electrophilic ligand having a nonionic metal coordinating structure.

Abstract: A polyaniline-containing composition containing a polyaniline component and an emulsion polymer, wherein the emulsion polymer is obtained by caring out emulsion polymerization of a monomer mixture containing a monomer of formula (1): wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and R2 and R3 each independently is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and an aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms; or R2 and R3 are combined to form an alkylene group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms or an oxyalkylene group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, in an amount of not smaller than 15% by mass, relative to a total amount of monomers; and a process for its production.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising a copolymer obtainable by reacting 1-99 pphwm, preferably 10-90 pphwm of vinyl acetate; 40-8 pphwm of at least one vinyl ester of neoalkanoic acid and at least one additional component selected from the group comprising: (i) 40-1 pphwm of at least one ?-olefin; (ii) 10-0.1 pphwm of at least one functional monomer; (iii) 40-1 pphwm of at least one ester of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids. The compositions are especially useful in or as binders for fibrous substrates, such as woven or nonwoven products including textiles, apparel in general, papers, scrim, engineered fabrics, glass or other mineral fibers, roofing or flooring materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermosetting liquid coating composition for an aluminum wheel comprising (A) a hydroxy- and carboxy-containing acrylic resin having a hydroxyl value of 90 to 150 mg KOH/g and an acid value of 1 to 30 mg KOH/g, the acrylic resin being obtained by copolymerizing a monomer mixture comprising 10 to 50 wt. % of a C6-18 alkyl ester of (meth)acrylic acid, 8 to 40 wt. % of a secondary hydroxy-containing unsaturated monomer, and a carboxy-containing unsaturated monomer; and (B) an amino resin. Also provided a method of coating an aluminum wheel using the composition.

Abstract: Stabilizer system for chlorinated polymers, especially PVC, comprising at least one coordination-polymeric triethanolamineperchlorato(triflato)metal inner complex comprising the monomer unit of the formula (A) The stabilizer system may additionally comprise substituted cyanoacetylureas or/and 6-aminouracils or/and 3-aminocrotonic esters or/and hydantoins or/and monomeric or polymeric dihydropyridines or alkaline earth metal hydroxides or/and hydrotalcites or/and dawsonites or/and zeolites or/and glycidyl compounds or/and cyanamides or/and cyanoguanidines or/and melamines. In addition, phosphites or/and sterically hindered amines or/and NOR-HALS compounds may be present.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a substantially pigment-free coating composition with good cure response and improved appearance. In particular, the substantially pigment-free coating composition may comprise (a) at least one functional polymer containing amine groups and groups selected from hydroxyl and carbamate; and (b) a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A non-linear optical device comprising a polymer configured to provide a grating holding ratio of 20% or higher after about four minutes, wherein the polymer comprises a first repeating unit comprising a first moiety having formula (M-1) and a second repeating unit comprising a second moiety having formula (M-2), as defined herein.

Abstract: A polymer electrolyte includes a heat-treated polymerization product of a polyurethane-based compound and a polyethylene(meth)acrylic acid, wherein the polyurethane-based compound is produced by polymerizing a diisocyanate-based compound, a phosphoric acid-based polyol, and a chain extender. The polymer electrolyte has a high ionic conductivity at high temperatures without causing deformation of an electrolyte membrane. The polymer electrolyte membrane can be inexpensively and simply manufactured, and the thickness of the membrane can be easily controlled. In addition, a large amount of phosphoric acid can be impregnated into the polymer electrolyte. A fuel cell that is operative at a temperature of 100° C. or higher under non-humidified conditions and has improved energy generating efficiency can be prepared by employing the polymer electrolyte membrane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel coating compositions comprising polyisocyanates, aliphatic oligocarbonate polyols, oligoester polyols and polyacrylate polyols, to a process for their production and to their use in the production of coatings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is covered conductors with a normal to large conductor cross-section area (AWG 5 to AWG 24). The thickness of the coating can be, for example, 0.25 to 8.0 millimeter (mm). Also disclosed are a thermoplastic composition comprising a poly(arylene ether) having an intrinsic viscosity greater than 0.25 dl/g as measured in chloroform at 25° C., a styrenic resin, a polyolefin resin, and optionally a flame retardant, a compatibilizer, or a combination of a flame retardant and a compatibilizer. The coating comprises the thermoplastic composition described above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a highly dielectric film formed by using (A) a fluorine-containing resin comprising vinylidene fluoride unit and tetrafluoroethylene unit in a total amount of not less than 95% by mole, and provides a film for a film capacitor which has high dielectric property and high withstanding voltage and can be made thin.

Abstract: Methods and compositions of matter that improve the specular gloss retention and mar resistance of articles made from amorphous and semi-crystalline polymers by employing a combination of polydialkylsiloxane and at least one additive selected from the group of organic amines, organic acids, triazynyl compounds, inorganic salts or bases, grafted or copolymerized polyolefins, and aluminum hydroxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a creping aid composition comprising a film-forming semi-crystalline polymer and a vehicle system comprising a cationic polymer resin, a water soluble anionic film forming polymer, and water, wherein the net Mutek charge of the vehicle system is less than about ?200 ?eq/g solid and the pH of the creping aid composition is greater than the pH of the vehicle system.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive composition for patch, containing a rubber elastomer and a tackifier having a weight average molecular weight of 1200-2500, a patch having a support and an adhesive layer containing the composition, which is provided on at least one surface of the support, and a patch preparation having an adhesive layer containing a percutaneously absorbable drug (excluding bisoprolol).

Abstract: The invention provides a splittable conjugate fiber excellent in splittability and chemical resistance. The invention also provides a fibrous form and product comprising the fiber with satisfactory productivity. A splittable conjugate fiber comprising a polyacetal and a polyolefin (e.g., polypropylene, polyethylene or the like), wherein the polyacetal satisfies the following numerical expression: Tc?=144° C. [wherein Tc? represents the crystallization temperature Tc (° C.) when cooling the polyacetal melted at 210° C. at a cooling rate of 10° C./min].

Abstract: A formable curable elastomer composition comprising a dispersion of a cured organic elastomer, such as EPDM, butyl rubber and hydrogenated nitrile butyl rubber, is provided in an uncured silicone elastomer. The organic elastomer is cured by a phenol-formaldehyde resin. These compositions can generally be used in applications where silicone rubber is used, and in particular where the cured rubber is liable to be exposed to temperatures of 150-200° C. Examples of such uses include tyre bladders used in the moulding of tyres, spark plug boots for internal combustion engines, wire and cable coatings designed to be used at high temperatures and ceramifiable wire and cable coatings used in safety critical applications such as emergency lighting systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising at least one thermoplastic matrix; and at least one copolymer obtained by copolymerisation of C1-C4 alkyl methacrylate, a C1-C8 alkyl acrylate comonomer, and a styrene monomer. The invention also relates to moulded bodies based on said thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a creping aid composition comprising a film-forming semi-crystalline polymer and a vehicle system comprising a cationic polymer resin, a water soluble anionic film forming polymer, and water, wherein the net Mutek charge of the vehicle system is less than about ?200 ?eq/g solid and the pH of the creping aid composition is greater than the pH of the vehicle system.

Abstract: Polymers of formula Q-O-[A-B]z-[A-B?]z-A-Q???(I) wherein: A=-(X)a—O-A?-(X?)b— with A?=perfluoropolyether chain and X, X?=—CF2—, —CF2CF2—; a, b=0.1 with the proviso that a=1 if A is linked to Q-O—; b=0 when A is linked to Q?; B derives from homopolymerizable olefins by radical route, of formula: —[(CR1R2—CR3R4)j(CR5R6—CR7R8)j?]—??(Ia) wherein j is an integer from 1 to 30, j? is an integer from 0 to 29 with the proviso that (j+j?) is higher than 2 and lower than 30; R1-R8 are halogen; H; C1-C6 (per)haloalkyl; C1-C6 alkyl; or C1-C6 oxy(per)fluoroalkyl; B?=B but at least one among R1-R8 has a meaning different from that in B; z, z? are such that the number average molecular weight of the polymer of formula (I) is between 500 and 150,000; Q, Q?=C1-C3 (per)fluoroalkyl or functional end group —(CFW)-Dq-Tk; W=F, CF3; k and q are integers, k ranges from 1 to 4, q is an integer and is equal to 0 or 1; with the proviso that at least one of Q, Q? is functional end group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for encapsulating an electronic arrangement against permeants, in which a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition based on vinylaromatic block copolymers is provided, and in which the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is applied onto and/or around the regions of the electronic arrangement which are to be encapsulated.

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: The present invention relates to articles prepared from novel anionic block copolymers of mono alkenyl arenes and conjugated dienes, and to blends of such block copolymers with other polymers. The block copolymers are selectively hydrogenated and have the structure C-A-B2-A-C or (C-A-B)nX, where the molecular weight of B2 is twice that of B, n is an integer between 2 and about 30, X is the residue of a coupling agent, and wherein prior to hydrogenation each A block is a mono alkenyl arene homopolymer block, each B block is a polymer block of at least one conjugated diene and each C block is a polymer block of (i) ethylene, (ii) alpha olefins of 3 to 10 carbon atoms; or (iii) monomers of 1,3-butadiene having a vinyl content less than 10 mol percent prior to hydrogenation. The block copolymer may be blended with at least one other polymer selected from the group consisting of olefin polymers, styrene polymers and amorphous resins.

Abstract: Core-shell particles and methods of making these particles are described as well as polymer composites comprising these particles. Cores comprise polymerized vinyl monomers and shells comprise polyamine polymers, where the polyamine polymers are covalently attached to the core. Use of these particles in polymer composites, such as epoxies, may impart improved toughness properties to the polymer composites.

Abstract: The present invention discloses mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) comprising ion-exchanged molecular sieves such as UZM-5 zeolite ion-exchanged with Li+ cation (Li-UZM-5) and a continuous polymer matrix and methods for making and using these membranes. These MMMs, comprising ion-exchanged molecular sieves, in the form of symmetric dense films, asymmetric flat sheets, asymmetric hollow fibers, or thin-film composites, have exhibited simultaneously increased selectivity and permeability (or permeance) over polymer-only membranes and the mixed matrix membranes made from molecular sieves that have not been ion exchanged for gas separations. These MMMs are suitable for a variety of liquid, gas, and vapor separations such as desalination of water by reverse osmosis, deep desulfurization of gasoline and diesel fuels, ethanol/water separations, pervaporation dehydration of aqueous/organic mixtures, CO2/CH4, CO2/N2, H2/CH4, O2/N2, olefin/paraffin, iso/normal paraffins separations, and other light gas mixture separations.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a thermoplastic resin composition having an excellent balance of chemical resistance, heat resistance and impact resistance and a molded article comprising this thermoplastic resin composition. The present thermoplastic resin composition comprises a rubber-reinforced resin, an ethylene.(meth)acrylic acid ester-carbon monoxide copolymer, and polytetrafluoroethylene, and contents of ethylene.(meth)acrylic acid ester.carbon monoxide copolymer and polytetrafluoroethylene are respectively from 0.5 to 20 parts by weight and from 0.01 to 5 parts by weight, with respect to 100 parts by weight of the rubber-reinforced resin. A modified polyolefin resin may be contained.

Abstract: A hydrophilic graft polymer having the reducing amount of the residual unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, and having very excellent temporal stability is provided. The present invention relates to the hydrophilic graft polymer obtained by graft polymerization of monomer component containing unsaturated monocarboxylic acid onto polyalkylene oxide, wherein mole ratio of side chain moiety derived from the unsaturated monocarboxylic acid is more than 90% by mole relative to total side chain, and residual amount of unsaturated monocarboxylic acid is less than 200 ppm by mass relative to the total mass of said hydrophilic graft polymer.

Abstract: It is provided an implantable device including a polymer blend that contains a polymer formed of fluorinated monomers and hydrocarbon monomers and another biocompatible polymer.

Abstract: Materials prepared from polydienes, such as poly(cyclohexadiene), and hydrophilic polymers, such as poly(alkylene oxide), are described. Methods of making the materials and their use in fuel cell membranes, batteries, breathable chemical-biological protective materials, and templates for sol-gel polymerization are also provided. The materials can be crosslinked and sulfonated, and can include copolymers and polymer blends.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, which can be referred to as a biopolymer, including fermentation solid and thermoactive material. The present invention also includes methods of making the biopolymer, which can include compounding fermentation solid and thermoactive material. The present biopolymer can be formed into an article of manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical film in which a photoelasticity coefficient is easily controlled according to the content of an aromatic based resin having a chain having the hydroxy group containing portion and aromatic moiety, a method for manufacturing the same, and an information electronic device comprising the optical film.

Abstract: A strength improvement admixture composition is provided that increases the compressive strength of cementitious compositions without negatively increasing the setting time. The admixture comprises the components of a polycarboxylate dispersant and strength improvement additive.

Abstract: A polycarbonate and acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene terpolymer blend comprises 15 weight % or less of a modifier combination, wherein the modifier combination comprises an ethylene ester copolymer and an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene block copolymer, and optionally at least one additional comonomer selected from the group consisting of alky acrylates and alkyl methacrylates; or a core-shell polymer. Also disclosed are shaped articles prepared from the composition.

Abstract: Nanoparticles of a functionalized and crosslinked polyvinylaromatic (PVAr) that may be used as reinforcing filler in a polymeric composition, the PVAr being a copolymer of at least: a vinylaromatic comonomer “A”; a comonomer “B” carrying a functional group denoted by Z of formula ?Si—X, X representing a hydroxyl or hydrolyzable group; a crosslinking comonomer “C” which is at least bifunctional and polymerizable by means of an addition reaction, it being possible for comonomer C to be vinylaromatic, in this case identical or different to comonomer A or non-vinylaromatic. The PVAr comprises, for example, a copolymer of styrene, ethylvinylbenzene, divinylbenzene and trimethoxysilylpropyl(meth)acrylate, being in the form of nanobeads, the diameter of which is between 10 and 100 nm. This PVAr filler, thanks to a very low density, allows the weight of polymeric compositions, especially elastomer compositions, to be reduced without degrading the reinforcement, and with an notable reduction in hysteresis.

Abstract: Curing agent for epoxy resins, consisting of A) 1%-99% by weight of an adduct obtainable by reacting a1) a polyethylene polyamine having up to six nitrogens in the molecule with a2) a monoglycidyl ether, the adduct of a1) and a2) preferably being isolated by removal of the excess polyethylene polyamine, and B) 99%-1% by weight of an adduct obtainable by reacting b1) a diamine or polyamine with b2) styrene, and also curable compositions further comprising an epoxide compound, and the use of these curable compositions for producing mouldings and sheetlike structures, and also for applications in the adhesives and sealants sector and for epoxy-resin mortars.

Abstract: Method for producing contact adhesive masses containing acrylic, by coupling at least one component to at least one other reactive constituent contained in at least one other component, the at least one reactive constituent having at least two functional groups and the at least one constituent in the at least one other component containing at least two functional groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multimodal polyethylene composition wherein (i) the composition has an MFR2 of 0.1 to 100 g/10 min, (ii) the shear thinning index SHI(1,100) and the log MFR2 of the composition satisfy the following relation: SHI(1,100)??10.58 log MFR2 [g/10 min]/(g/10 min)+12.94, and (iii) the composition has an environmental stress crack resistance ESCR of 10 h or more. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for the production of said composition, an injection moulded article, in particular a cap or closure, comprising said composition and to the use of said composition for the production of an injection moulded article.

Abstract: An abrasion resistant poly(vinyl chloride) plastisol is disclosed. The plastisol includes an effective amount of polydimethylsiloxane to increase abrasion resistance while not adversely decreasing coefficient of friction. Articles subject to friction, such as industrial power transfer belts, benefit from the abrasion resistant plastisol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic hollow vessels, tanks, drums and other industrially applicable housings. The invention is adaptable as plastic fuel tanks with low fuel permeability, e.g., less than 5 g.·mm/m2 day as a mono-layer structure. These vessels exhibit good sub 0 0C impact properties and are formed by relatively inexpensive blow molding or rotomolding processes. Disclosed are mono-layered hollow vessels comprising an uncompatibilized, fused blend composition of polyoxymethylene, thermoplastic polyurethane and a copolyester. In one embodiment mono-layered hollow vessels comprise uncompatibilized, fused polyoxymethylene, thermoplastic polyurethane and copolyester in the respective wt. amounts of 100, 5-15 and 5-15. According to a more preferred aspect the wt. ratio of thermoplastic polyurethane to copolyester is from 1:3 to 3:1.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic moulding compositions with improved flowability based on a thermoplastic polycarbonate and on a copolymer of at least one olefin with at least one methacrylic ester or acrylic ester of an aliphatic alcohol, where the MFI of the copolymer is no less than 100 g/10 min, to a process for preparation of these moulding compositions, and also to the use of these moulding compositions for production of mouldings for the electrical industry, electronics industry, telecommunications industry, motor vehicle industry, or computer industry, in sports, in medicine, in households, or in the entertainment industry.

Abstract: An adhesive composition includes an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, a copolymer of an aliphatic heterocyclic compound and a monomer having an aromatic ring, a binder resin, a radical polymerizable material, and a radical initiator.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyamide potassium ionomer polyol compositions that have antistatic properties. Also disclosed are articles, including laminates and monolayer or multilayer structures comprising such compositions to which neither powders nor dusts easily adhere electrostatically.

Abstract: A composition comprising one or more high molecular weight resins and one or more low molecular weight resins in a ratio of about 1:99 to about 99:1 based on polymer actives, wherein said high molecular weight resins are selected from the group consisting of glyoxylated polyacrylamide, crosslinked polyaminoamide and polyaminoamide-epihalohydrin resins having a molecular weight of about 100,000 to about 5,000,000 Dalton and the low molecular weight resins are selected from the group consisting of glyoxylated polyacrylamide, crosslinked polyaminoamide and polyaminoamide-epihalohydrin resins having a molecular weight of less than about 100,000 Dalton and wherein the mole ratio of epihalohydrin to secondary nitrogen atoms in the high and low molecular weight polyaminoamide-epihalohydrin resins is less than about 0.5. and use of the composition for creping paper webs.

Abstract: Stabilizer system for chlorinated polymers, especially PVC, comprising at least one coordination-polymeric triethanolamineperchlorato(triflato)metal inner complex comprising the monomer unit of the formula (A) The stabilizer system may additionally comprise substituted cyanoacetylureas or/and 6-aminouracils or/and 3-aminocrotonic esters or/and hydantoins or/and monomeric or polymeric dihydropyridines or alkaline earth metal hydroxides or/and hydrotalcites or/and dawsonites or/and zeolites or/and glycidyl compounds or/and cyanamides or/and cyanoguanidines or/and melamines. In addition, phosphites or/and sterically hindered amines or/and NOR-HALS compounds may be present.

Abstract: Heat-activable adhesive tape for producing and further processing flexible conductor tracks, with an adhesive composed at least of a. an acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer, with a weight fraction of 40% to 80% by weight, b. a polyvinyl acetal, with a weight fraction of 2% to 30% by weight, c. an epoxy resin, with a weight fraction of 10% to 50% by weight, and d. a hardener, the epoxide groups being chemically crosslinked with the hardener at high temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of polymerization and processing of polymer and relates to the preparation of a kind of functional polyolefin master batch. The functional master batch is produced by liquid phase, melt phase, or solid phase reaction after mixing the polyolefin resin, polyamine and guanidine salt oligomer, olefin monomer and initiator. The molecular structure of functional polyolefin master batch is shown below: wherein R is a polyamine and guanidine salt oligomer bonded onto polyolefin molecular chain by covalence bond, while S is one selected from hydrogen, chlorine, methyl, or phenyl group. Blending mentioned functional master batch with the corresponding polyolefin, the various antimicrobe products, such as fibers, film, pipe and other plastic articles can be obtained. Besides endowing products with excellent permanent antimicrobe property, it also provides fibers with good-dyeable and antistatic ability and bumpers with easy-paintable ability.

Abstract: This invention provides a softening agent composition obtained by blending and heat treating (a) 100 parts by weight of at least one non-aromatic hydrocarbon softening agent for rubber; (b) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of an organic peroxide; and (c) 0.1 to 50 parts by weight of a crosslinking aid, with the proviso that the weight ratio of component (b) to component (c) is 1 or less. The softening agent composition is useful and very easy to handle in the production of a thermoplastic resin composition.

Abstract: A fluoropolymer block copolymer containing a hydrofluorocarbon and a polyamide-based crosslinking agent crosslinked at a temperature above about 500° F. (about 260° C.). The crosslinked-block copolymer has compatibility with both non-hydrofluorocarbon-based fluoropolymers and engineered resins. Additionally, the block copolymer has unexpectedly high temperature stability, higher than each of the individual components.