Abstract: Sheet molding composition formulation includes a thermoset cross-linkable polymeric resin. A moisture reducing polymeric additive includes at least one of polystyrene; poly C1-C4 alykylmethacrylate; a copolymer of styrene with at least one of butadiene, acrylonitrile and vinyl chloride; or a combination of polystyrene, polyaklymethacrylate and or a styrene copolymer. Moisture reducing polymeric additive is present within the formulation from between 1 and 20 total weight percent. An article formed from such a sheet molding composition formulation defines an article shape and has a surface that sets the article shape with less than 0.5 total weight percent water after 96 hours exposure and 100° F. 100% humidity. The article shape is amendable to receiving a vapor barrier coating applied to the articles shape surface. A powder prime coating over lies the barrier coating and achieves surface finish results comparable to article shapes formed of steel.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel functional polyorganosiloxane having on average two or more vinyl groups in one molecule thereof. The polyorganosiloxane is represented by the following formula (I): (R23SiO1/2)a(Ph2SiO2/2)b(R1SiO3/2)c(PhSiO3/2)d(R1R2SiO2/2)e??(I) (wherein “a” to “e” represent compositional proportions by mole, satisfying the conditions: 0.15?a?0.4, 0.1?b?0.2, 0.15?c?0.4, 0.2?d?0.4, 0?e?0.2, and “a+b+c+d+e”=1; R1 represents a vinyl group; R2 represents a methyl group or a phenyl group; and Ph denotes a phenyl group) and is produced through polycondensation of an alkoxysilane mixture in the presence of an active solvent. The present invention also relates to a curable resin composition containing the polyorganosiloxane, which composition is suitably employed for encapsulating optical devices such as LEDs, photo-sensors, and lasers as well as optical materials.

Abstract: Two-phase or single-phase admixtures of a plastic and an elastomer, two or more thermoplastics, or two or more elastomers are irradiated (preferably with electron beam radiation) to cross-link the thermoplastic and, in the case of elastomer and thermoplastic admixtures, generate bi-modal molecules having moieties derived from both the elastomer and the thermoplastic.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a tire superior in grip performance and abrasion resistance and a tire prepared by using the same are provided. The rubber composition for a tire comprises 3 to 200 parts by weight of an aromatic vinyl polymer having an end modified with —OH, —SH, —COOH, —CSSH, —SO3H, —(COO)xM, —(SO3)xM or —CO—R (M is a cation, x is an integer of 1 to 3 depending on the valency of M and R is an alkyl group) and having a weight average molecular weight of 300 to 10,000, based on 100 parts by weight of a diene rubber, and the tire is prepared by using the rubber composition.

Abstract: An electron-beam cured poly(arylene ether) composition exhibits an excellent balance of flexibility, chemical resistance, and resistivity per unit volume. The chemical resistance of the composition is substantially improved by electron beam curing. The electron-beam cured poly(arylene ether) composition is useful for the fabrication of extruded articles, including insulation for automotive wire and cable.

Abstract: This invention discloses paint compositions characterized by comprising polyolefin or modified polyolefin (A) and ionic liquid (B), and coating methods using the compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to propylene polymer compositions comprising 45-79 parts per weight of a propylene homo- or copolymer, 10-27 parts per weight of a first elastomeric ethylenepropylene copolymer, 5-22 parts per weight of a second elastomeric ethylene-propylene copolymer, 1-15 parts per weight of an elastomeric ethylene-1-octene copolymer and 5-15 parts per weight of inorganic filler. The propylene polymer compositions are suitable for injection molding of large articles, which do not show flow marks and which have a good impact strength/stiffness ratio.

Abstract: A multi-component curable composition which is reactive upon admixing of the components and wherein the composition comprises: A. a first component which comprises: (i) a first amine functional adduct which comprises the reaction product of a stoichiometric excess of a diamine and a compound having an epoxide group and an alpha, beta unsaturated carbonyl group; B. a second component which comprises: (i) at least one compound having an average of more than 2.0 groups per molecule which are reactive with amines.

Abstract: Methods and systems of dielectric film materials to be used in capacitors. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are dielectric materials in the form of polymer film comprising a blend of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and at least one selected from the group consisting of: polyethylene terephthalate (PET); polycarbonate (PC); polyethylene naphthalate (PEN); polyphenylene sulfide (PPS); polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE); polystyrene (PST); polysulphone (PS); polyethermide (PEM); and polyimide (PI).

Abstract: A polymer particle is obtained by polymerizing a monomer in the presence of a phosphate salt represented by the following formula (1). The polymer particle contains 0.01 to 1.0 part by mass of the phosphate salt to 100 parts by mass of the polymer particle. A resin composition and a molded article using such a polymer particle are excellent in thermal stability and resistance to moist heat, and the color tone of the resin has little change before and after the blending of the polymer particle. In the formula (1), R1 represents an alkyl group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms, R2 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, M represents an alkaline metal or an alkaline earth metal, m represents an integer of 1 to 20, and n represents 1 or 2.

Abstract: A process for treating a substrate comprises utilizing at least one aqueous formulation comprising (A) at least one acrylate-based binder without interpolymerization of any comonomer capable of detaching, per mole, one equivalent of formaldehyde on exposure to a temperature in the range from 100 to 250° C., (B) at least one carbodiimide, (C) at least one diol, triol or polyol.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a curable which has good storage stability and can give cured products retaining the high elongation characteristic originating from the polyether polymer and showing a high gel fraction and good weatherability. Thus, the present invention provides a durable composition which comprises the following two components: a polyether polymer having at least one crosslinkable functional group and a vinyl polymer which is compatible with said polyether polymer having at least one crosslinkable functional group at a polymer terminus. Further, the present invention provides a curable composition which comprises the following three components: a polyether polymer having at least one crosslinkable functional group, a vinyl polymer incompatible with said polyether polymer and having at least one crosslinkable function group, and a compatibilizing agent capable of compatibilizing said polyether polymer and said vinyl polymer with each other when added to a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A process for treating a substrate comprises utilizing at least one aqueous formulation comprising (A) at least one binder obtainable by copolymerization of ethylene and (meth)acrylic acid and optionally one or more further comonomers, (B) at least one reaction product of at least one carbodiimide (C) with at least one diol, triol or polyol (D), or (C) at least one carbodiimide and optionally at least one diol, triol or polyol.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include a method of curing a rubber composition comprising providing a rubber; intimately contacting a curative agent with the rubber; wherein the curative agent consists essentially of a phenol formaldehyde resin, a metal oxide and a carboxylic acid metal salt. Another aspect of the present invention is to a method of curing a rubber composition comprising providing a rubber; intimately contacting a curative agent with the rubber; wherein the curative agent comprises a phenol formaldehyde resin and carboxylic acid metal salt; and wherein halogen-donating species are absent from the rubber and curative agent.

Abstract: There is disclosed a removable radiation cured member suitable for use in protecting a micro-fluid ejection head. Further, a reactant mixture suitable for sealing a micro-fluid ejection head comprising a vinyl-containing oligomer, a filler, and optionally a reactive diluent and/or a photoinitiator is disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of a block copolymer comprising a polyadduct or polycondensate (polymer I for short) on one hand and a polymer obtainable by free-radical addition polymerization (polymer II for short) on the other, wherein polymer I is obtainable by reaction of its starting compounds in miniemulsion, one of the starting compounds of polymer I is an initiator of free-radical addition polymerization, and polymer II is prepared in the presence of said initiator.

Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic device materials having improved strength. The materials contain a phenylene-siloxane macromer.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for improving the antifouling properties and for increasing the selectivity of commercial composite polyamide nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO) membranes comprising circulating a low concentration of water soluble monomers and an initiating redox couple in an aqueous solvent, without transverse pressure over the surface of the membrane thereby effecting a free-radical graft polymerization on the surface of the membrane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate having one or more antimicrobial or antistatic properties. Such properties are imparted by applying a coating or film formed from a cationically-charged polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a noncationic ethylenically unsaturated monomer and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer capable of providing a cationic charge to the polymer composition. Optionally, the polymer composition includes a steric stabilization component incorporated into the cationically-charged polymer composition. The present invention also relates to a personal care product and polymeric material comprising a base polymer blended with the above cationically-charged polymer composition.

Abstract: Process for the production of paper, board and cardboard by draining a paper stock with sheet formation in the presence of a retention aid system comprising (i) at least one polymer comprising vinylamine units, in the form of the free bases, of the salts and/or in quaternized form, as the sole cationic polymer, (ii) at least one linear, anionic polymer having a molar mass Mw of at least 1 million and/or at least one branched, anionic, water-soluble polymer and/or bentonite and/or silica gel and (iii) at least one particulate, anionic, crosslinked, organic polymer having a mean particle diameter of at least 1 ?m and an intrinsic viscosity of less than 3 dl/g, and use of the retention aid system comprising the components (i), (ii) and (iii) as an additive in the production of paper, board and cardboard.

Abstract: The invention provides a flexion seal made of a TPV, particularly for use in the automotive industry.

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 resin compact includes two or more kinds of resins, wherein when a Charpy impact strength in a resin flow direction at shaping is SMD and a Charpy impact strength in a direction crossing the resin flow direction at shaping is STD, SMD/STD is from 3.5 to 5.0.

Abstract: To provide a stable aqueous surface treating agent for architectural/civil engineering structures, which can impart excellent water repellency and oil repellency (water proofness and oil proofness), antifouling properties, weather resistance and durability thereof to structures made of architectural/civil engineering materials such as stones or concrete, particularly porous materials. The aqueous surface treating agent comprises at least one fluoropolymer (A) selected from a polyfluoroalkyl group-containing poly(meth)acrylate (A1) and a polyfluoroalkyl group-containing polyurethane (A2) in an aqueous medium. The aqueous surface treating agent usually contains a surfactant (B), and preferably contains a silicone (C), and further (D) a silane compound having a hydrolyzable group and/or a partially hydrolyzed condensate of a silane compound having a hydrolyzable group.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a catalyst for polymerization of aliphatic polycarbonates and a method of polymerizing an aliphatic polycarbonate. This method includes reacting a zinc precursor and organic dicarboxylic acid in a non-ionic surfactant-included solution.

Abstract: A method of forming low dielectric contrast structures by imprinting a silsesquioxane based polymerizable composition. The imprinting composition including: one or more polyhedral silsesquioxane oligomers each having one or more polymerizable groups, wherein each of the one or more polymerizable group is bound to a different silicon atom of the one or more polyhedral silsesquioxane oligomers; and one or more polymerizable diluents, the diluents constituting at least 50% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A method of forming a poly(arylene ether)-containing solid concentrate is described. The method includes blending a poly(arylene ether), a thermosetting resin, and a compatibilizing agent in the presence of a solvent to form a homogeneous solution, and removing the solvent to yield the solid concentrate. The solid concentrate is useful for preparing curable conditions.

Abstract: Copolymers are manufactured to include a zwitterionic monomer (e.g., methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine monomer), a dihydroxyphenyl derivatized monomer, and optionally one or more additional monomers. The dihydroxyphenyl derivatized monomer gives the copolymers excellent adhesion properties. Optional monomers include a cationic amino monomer, a hydrocarbon monomer, and/or a hydrophilic monomer. The copolymers are biocompatible and can be used with medical devices.

Abstract: Ethylene polymer compositions comprising a high molecular weight high density polyethylene resin and a low density polyethylene resin are disclosed, where the polymer composition has a comparatively high melt strength for a given melt index. The compositions comprise from 25 to 99 percent by weight of the composition of a linear or substantially linear polyethylene polymer having a density of at least about 0.90 g/cc, and an I21 of less than about 20; and from 1 to 25 percent by weight of the composition of a high pressure low density type polyethylene resin having a melt index (I2) less than about 5, a molecular weight distribution greater than about 10, a Mw_abs/Mw_gpc ratio (“Gr”) of at least 2.7, and a melt strength at 190° C. greater than 19.0?12.6*log10(Mi). The compositions of the present invention are particularly well suited for blown film and thermoforming applications.

Abstract: In an image forming apparatus comprising a charging section, an exposure section, a developing section, a transfer section, a peeling section, a cleaning section including a cleaning blade, and a fixing section, the cleaning blade is composed by dispersing 15 parts by weight through 33 parts by weight of fluorine resin particulate and secondary particles thereof into 100 parts by weight of a synthetic resin of a base material and, on a surface of the cleaning blade 16a, and a number of the secondary particles of the fluorine resin particulate having a particle diameter of 0.5 ?m or more existing in unit area of 100 ?m2 is made to be 50 or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel coating compositions, or surface-treatment compositions, in particular paint compositions. These compositions can be used in various applications, such as interior or exterior water-based paints, render, varnish, a semi-thick coating, formulations for finishes for architectural textiles, rigid or flexible plastic surfaces, or surface-protection products.

Abstract: A mulch barrier film having, for example, a methyl bromide permeability of less than about 15 g/m2-hr and machine direction Elmendorf tear strength of at least about 75 gf. The mulch barrier film is an extruded, cast, and preferably embossed, multilayer film having at least one polyolefin layer and at least one polyamide layer. The combination of the film structure and the casting process achieves a barrier film that has low permeability to volatile soil treatment chemicals, such as methyl bromide, and superior tear strength properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel polymerization initiator capable of introducing an active amino proton into a polymerization starting terminal without losing polymerization activity, and a novel modified conjugated diene polymer being excellent in the interaction with a filler and capable of improving a low heat buildup of a rubber composition, and more particularly to a polymerization initiator being a diamine compound in which one amino group is protected with a silylating agent and an active proton of the other amino group is replaced with an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal, and a modified conjugated diene polymer which can be produced by using such a polymerization initiator and is a homopolymer of a conjugated diene compound or a copolymer of a conjugated diene compound and an aromatic vinyl compound and has a residue derived from a diamine compound at its polymerization starting terminal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising component (A) which comprises at least one water-soluble component comprising at least one functional group that undergoes a crosslinking reaction, preferably upon drying and/or heating; component (B) which comprises at least one film-forming material, preferably a latex material; and component (C) which comprises at least one component that provides at least one of moisture and/or water barrier properties and/or vapor barrier properties greater than that provided by the combination of components (A) and (B) alone.

Abstract: Liquid rubbers that are ordinarily immiscible in liquid thermoset resins can be made miscible by the addition of at least one non-functional aromatic end-group to the polymer chains of such liquid rubber compositions. Such addition may be initiated by high-temperature peroxides in non-functional aromatic solvents. The liquid rubbers are found to improve the fracture toughness of cured thermoset resins while maintaining dimensional and heat resistance.

Abstract: A method for reducing the permeation rate of a permeable species through a polymeric material includes identifying a solubility-increasing species in the polymeric material having a reversible affinity for the permeable species, and removing or altering at least a portion of the solubility-increasing species in the polymeric material. In one application, the permeable species is water, and the solubility-increasing species is hygroscopic. A example of a polymeric material is an elastomeric polymer. The solubility-increasing species may be removed in part from an existing piece of the polymeric material by leaching it out. The polymeric material may instead be manufactured with a reduced content of the solubility-increasing species.

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: Herein is disclosed an oxygen barrier composition comprising an oxygen barrier polymer and an oxygen scavenging polymer. Preferably, the oxygen barrier polymer is selected from polymers or copolymers of vinyl alcohol, polyesters, polymers or copolymers of vinylidene dichloride, polymers or copolymers of epoxies, polysulfones, polymers or copolymers of acrylonitrile, polymers or copolymers of isocyanates, or polyamides other than MXD6; and the oxygen scavenging polymer either comprises an ethylenic backbone and a cyclic olefinic pendant group of structure I, or a polyester group of structure II or structure III: wherein q1, q2, q3, q4, and r are independently selected from hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl; m is —(CH2)n—, wherein n is an integer from 0 to 4, inclusive; X is null or a linking group; and, when r is hydrogen, at least one of q1, q2, q3, and q4 is also hydrogen. The oxygen barrier composition can be formed into an oxygen barrier layer of a packaging article.

Abstract: A polymer comprises at least two types of monomer units selected from: (1) diethynyl benzene units, (2) triethynyl benzene units, and (3) ester units. After curing, the polymer may form a condensed polyaromatic dielectric having a dielectric constant of at most 2.0 at 1 MHz, an elastic modulus of at least 7.7 GPa, and a hardness of at least 2.0 GPa.

Abstract: Superabsorbent material treated to resist damage when subjected to an Absorbent Product Processing Simulation Test, which simulates the mechanical damage that occurs during current commercial diaper manufacturing processes. The treated superabsorbent material has a centrifuge retention capacity of about 15 grams or greater of 0.9 weight percent sodium chloride per gram of the superabsorbent material and a gel bed permeability (GBP) at 0 psi swell pressure on pre-screened particles of about 200 (×10?9 cm2) or greater. After subjecting the treated superabsorbent material to the Absorbent Product Processing Simulation Test, the treated superabsorbent may exhibit minimal reduction in GBP of pre-screened or un-screened particles at 0 psi or at 0.3 psi swell pressure, as well as possibly exhibiting minimal reduction in average particle size diameter (PSD).

Abstract: A process for the preparation of coated polymer particles containing superparamagnetic crystals, said process comprising reacting porous, surface-functionalized, superparamagnetic crystal-containing polymer particles of diameter 0.5 to 1.8 ?m with at least one polyisocyanate and at least one diol or at least one epoxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to adhesive and sealant compositions in non-flowable form. More particularly, the present invention relates to non-flowable adhesive and sealant compositions which are particularly useful in the threadlocking and sealing applications and which can be packaged in a convenient pocket-sized applicator dispenser.

Abstract: A curable coating composition comprises (a) a component having an active methylene group and/or an active methane group, (b) a component having a methacrylate group and/or an acrylate group, (c) a Michael reaction catalyst, and (d) a photo-polymerization initiator.

Abstract: A polymerizate slurry obtained through a reaction of an alkali sulfide source and an aromatic dihalide compound in an organic polar solvent and comprising polyarylene sulfide particles, a by-produced alkali metal salt and the polar organic solvent, is continuously contacted countercurrently with a washing liquid, thereby continuously and efficiently recovering washed polyarylene sulfide particles. Furthermore, the by-produced alkali metal salt is removed, and the polar organic solvent is recovered, efficiently.

Abstract: An aqueous polyurethane dispersion and thermosetting compositions containing them. The aqueous polyurethane dispersion includes an aqueous medium with dispersed polyurethane-acrylate particles, which include the reaction product obtained by polymerizing a pre-emulsion formed from hydrophobic polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers, a crosslinking monomer, and an active hydrogen-containing polyurethane acrylate prepolymer, which is a reaction product obtained by reacting a polyol, a polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing at least one hydroxyl group, a compound that includes an alkyl group having at least one hydroxyl group and optionally a carboxylic acid group, and a polyisocyanate.

Abstract: The present invention provides plastics with high toughness and the preparation thereof. The plastics with high toughness, which have the balance of stiffness and toughness, stable properties and good processability, are obtained by blending the rubber particles having an average particle size of 20 to 200 nm with the pseudoductile plastics, wherein the weight ratio of the rubber particles to the plastics is from 0.5:99.5 to 70:30. The present invention also provides plastics with both high stiffness and high toughness and the preparation thereof. The plastics with both high stiffness and high toughness, which have also an improved heat resistance and good processability, are prepared by blending the rubber particles having an average particle size of 20 to 500 nm and the crystalline plastics, wherein the amount of the rubber particles added in the plastics matrix is from 0.3 to 5 weight parts.

Abstract: Polymers containing ?-methylenelact(ones)(ams) such as ?-methylenebutyrolactones are useful in blends with other polymers. For examples such polymers which have reactive groups are toughened by mixing with a rubbery material which has complimentary reactive groups, or polymers containing repeat units derived from ?-methylenelact(ones)(ams) are toughened by mixing with polymeric core-shell particles having an elastomeric core and a specified thermoplastic shell. The properties of thermoplastics are also improved by blending with ?-methylenelact(ones)(ams) such as ?-methylenebutyrolactones containing (co)polymers.

Abstract: The invention is directed towards a PVC resin composition comprising polyvinyl chloride and a liquid plasticizer selected from the group consisting of: (i) a non-linear, paraffin-soluble olefin-CO copolymer; ii) a non-linear olefin-CO copolymer derived from non-pure feeds; iii) an olefin-CO—X terpolymer derived from non-pure feeds; and iv) a non-linear olefin-CO—X terpolymer. A method of preparing the resins is also described.

Abstract: A multiple layer structure comprising a first and a second skin layer, each skin layer composed of a polypropylene containing polymer, and a radio frequency (“RF”) susceptible layer adhered to and between the first and second skin layers. The RF layer has a first component of a propylene based polymer, a second component of a non-propylene polyolefin, a third component of a radio frequency susceptible polymer, and a fourth component of a polymeric compatibilizing agent.

Abstract: Provided are improved coatings, polymeric dispersions, and polymeric composites, which include crosslinked polymeric nanoparticles (hereafter “PNPs”). Also provided are methods for forming improved coatings, polymeric dispersions, and polymeric composites, which include PNPs. The PNPs have polymerized units of at least one multi-ethylenically-unsaturated monomer have a mean diameter of from 1 to 50 nanometers. PNPs having polymerized units of at least one multi-ethylenically-unsaturated monomer and at least one surface-active monomer are also provided.