Abstract: A curable composition comprising an alkenyl-containing fluoropolymer comprising —(CF(CF3)—CF2—O)— units, an alkenyl-free, non-functional fluoropolymer comprising —[(CF2)kO]— units wherein k is 1 to 6, an organohydrogensiloxane and a catalyst, in the cured state, remains flexible even at low temperatures, minimizes the bleeding of free oil ingredients from the gel under stresses or thermal cycling, and has chemical resistance.

Abstract: Moisture curable flame retardant wire and cable formulations having improved abrasion resistance are provided. The compositions are comprised of a high density silane-containing polyethylene base resin which can be a blend of a bimodal HDPE and ethylene-silane copolymer or silane-grafted bimodal HDPE in combination with a flame retardant and silanol condensation catalyst.

Abstract: A polymer blend for use in a biomedical application comprising: (A) a polymer A, bearing zwitterionic pendant groups; and (B) a hydrophobic addition polymer B, selected from the group consisting silyl(alk)acrylates, alkyl(alk)acrylamides, dialkyl(alk)acrylamides, and alkyl(alk)acrylate polymers, wherein the structure of the blend exhibits phase separation forming a micro-phase segregated structure at a surface. Articles, methods of production and liquid blend compositions are also disclosed. Preferably A is a copolymer of 15 to 30 mole % 2-methacryloyloxyethy1-2-trimethylammonium ethyl phosphate inner salt and 85 to 70 mole % of a C6-18 alkyl methacrylate, and B is a homopolymer of a C4-18 alkyl(meth)acrylate, blended in weight proportions of 1:1 to 1:50.

Abstract: Adhesive tapes (e.g., duct tapes) having a backing comprising a compatibilized release composition are reported. The compatibilized release composition comprises a thermoplastic olefin-based polymer comprising an acid or a base functionality and a polymeric release material comprising an acid or a base functionality. The functionality of the thermoplastic olefin-based polymer and the functionality of the polymeric release material provide an acid-base interaction that compatibilizes the release composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to compatibilized release compositions useful in release layers of release articles (e.g., release liners) and adhesive articles (e.g., pressure sensitive adhesive tapes). The compatibilized release compositions comprise a mixture of a thermoplastic olefin-based polymer comprising an acid or a base functionality and a polymeric release material comprising an acid or a base functionality. The functionality of the thermoplastic olefin-based polymer and the functionality of the polymeric release material are selected to provide an acid-base interaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impact-modified moulding composition which has particularly high impact resistance at low temperatures (?20° C., ?40° C.). This low-temperature impact resistance is achieved by using a silicone elastomer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impact-modified molding composition which has particularly high impact resistance at low temperatures (?20° C., ?40° C.). This low-temperature impact resistance is achieved by using a silicone elastomer.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a resin composition which gives a molding excellent in flexibility, impact resilience and mechanical properties and a golf ball having the better shot feel, a long carry, and the excellent cutting resistance when used in a golf ball cover. The resin composition of the present invention is characterized in comprising an ionomer resin, an alkoxysilyl group-containing hydrogenated conjugated diene-based polymer and/or an amino group-containing hydrogenated conjugated diene-based polymer. Alkoxysilyl group content and amino group content in the above-mentioned polymers are preferably 0.0001 to 5 mmol/g, respectively. The golf ball of the invention is characterized in that core is covered with a cover material using the above-mentioned resin composition.

Abstract: A transparent elastomer composition is obtained by co-coagulation of an emulsion of fluorine-containing resin fine particles having an average particle size of from 20 to 150 nm and an emulsion of elastomer particles, in which the fluorine-containing resin fine particles are finely dispersed uniformly in the elastomer. The transparent elastomer composition provides an elastomeric molded article having excellent mechanical strength, abrasion resistance and transparency.

Abstract: A composition for hydrogels which comprises (A1) a copolymer which comprises 25 to 97 mol % of unit (a) derived from a compound represented by formula (1) and 3 to 75 mol % of unit (b) derived from a monomer represented by formula (2) and is soluble in aqueous media and (B) a polymer which has hydrophilic groups such as hydroxyl or carboxyl groups and is soluble in aqueous media; and a hydrogel comprising the composition. (X represents a divalent organic residue; Y represents alkyleneoxy, etc.; Z, R1, R2, R3, R4, and L2 each represents hydrogen, etc.; and L1 represents —C6H4—, etc.

Abstract: Rubber blends of brominated isobutylene/para-methylstyrene copolymers of 9.5 to 20 weight percent aromatic monomer content and 0.2 to 1.0 mole percent benzylic bromine content. The blends have good cure characteristics, good adhesion and flex crack resistance, as well as ozone resistance. The blends are useful in tire sidewalls, and other applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition that provides excellent vibration-isolating properties, a vibration isolating rubber formed from the rubber composition and a vibration-isolating mount. The rubber composition contains 5 to 40 parts by weight of a styrene-butadiene-based copolymer rubber, having a weight-average molecular weight of 200,000 or less and a glass transition temperature of −35° C. or higher; and 95 to 60 parts by weight of a diolefin-based rubber, having a weight-average molecular weight exceeding 200,000 and a glass transition temperature of −20° C. or lower; where the weight are based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of both. A vibration-isolating rubber comprising this composition has a performance relationship between a dynamic-to-static modulus ration (Kd/Ks), which is a ratio of a dynamic spring constant (Kd) to a static spring constant (Ks), and a loss factor (tan &dgr;), as shown by the equation (1): Kd/Ks≦20 tan &dgr;−1.8 (1).

Abstract: Slush moldable polyolefin powders are prepared by blending a crosslinkable silane-grafted, olefinic interpolymer, optionally containing a crystalline polypropylene homopolymer or interpolymer; and a crosslinked silane-grafted, olefinic interpolymer containing a cure catalyst, the blend optionally containing a crystalline polyolefin powder. The resulting compositions can be slush molded to make a variety of articles of manufacture, especially automotive interior components, having good hot tear properties, low hardness and no glossing after heat aging.

Abstract: A hot-melt adhesive composition comprises a blend of at least one acidic polymer and at least one basic polymer. At least one of the polymers is a hot-melt adhesive. Thermally reversible crosslinks are formed between each of the two polymers. These crosslinks impart cohesive strength to the applied adhesive, without sacrificing ease of processing.

Abstract: A slush molding process in which the moldable thermoplastic composition powder dosed to the mold is prepared by blending ethylene carboxylic acid copolymers or ionomers with ethylene/glycidyl acrylate or methacrylate copolymer and cross-linking promoter at a temperature and for a time that does not cause significant cross-linking prior to dosing to mold, which is held for sufficient time and temperature to cause cross-linking in-situ, and optionally, other additives including release agents.

Abstract: A crosslinked, predominantly polypropylene-based article comprises a silane-modified ethylene-based polyolefin, at least 50 percent by weight of a non silane-modified polypropylene, and a silane condensation catalyst. The article is moisture crosslinked to a sufficient degree that it possesses thermoset properties such that, when the article is heated to a temperature above the crystalline melting point of the non silane-modified polypropylene, it is softened but does not become liquid. The article preferably comprises a heat-shrinkable sleeve for a high-temperature transmission pipeline.

Abstract: The invention provides a primer composition excellent in adhesion to porous substrates and a method of bonding.

Abstract: A transparent elastomer composition is obtained by co-coagulation of an emulsion of fluorine-containing resin fine particles having an average particle size of from 20 to 150 nm and an emulsion of elastomer particles, in which the fluorine-containing resin fine particles are finely dispersed uniformly in the elastomer. The transparent elastomer composition provides an elastomeric molded article having excellent mechanical strength, abrasion resistance and transparency.

Abstract: Provided is a co-curable blend comprising (a) a fluoroplastic comprising (i) bromine atoms, iodine atoms, and combinations thereof, and (ii) units derived from a fluorinated monomer, and a peroxide curable fluoroelastomer gum. The invention also provides a composition comprising a fluoroplastic comprising (i) bromine atoms, iodine atoms, and combinations thereof and (ii) units derived from a fluorinated monomer, peroxide curable fluoroelastomer gum, a peroxide curative, and optionally a coagent. The fluoroplastic has an MFI no greater than 5 g/10 min., and/or an average particle size greater than 100 nm. The invention also provides a method of making a fluoropolymer blend and cured articles.

Abstract: Halogenated isobutylene-co-alkylstyrene polymer, preferably halogenated isobutylene-co-methylstyrene polymer, even more preferably brominated isobutylene-co-paramethylstyrene polymer (BIMS), blends thereof, and blends with a second rubber, show improved heat resistance compared to butyl inner tube compositions, and retain the superior barrier properties of butyl inner tube compositions versus inner tube compositions with butyl/EP blends.

Abstract: A crosslinking agent for water-absorbing resins which comprises (A) at least one halohydrin compound selected between (A1) a first halohydrin compound having per molecule at least two halohydrin groups (D) represented by the general formula (I), wherein R1 represents hydrogen or alkyl and X represents chlorine or bromine and (A2) a second halohydrin compound having per molecule at least two halohydrin groups (D) represented by the formula (I) and having per molecule at least one ammonium group (M) represented by the general formula (II), wherein R2's each independently represents a C1-4 hydrocarbon group or benzyl.

Abstract: A hot-melt adhesive composition comprises a blend of at least one acidic polymer and at least one basic polymer. At least one of the polymers is a hot-melt adhesive. Thermally reversible crosslinks are formed between each of the two polymers. These crosslinks impart cohesive strength to the applied adhesive, without sacrificing ease of processing.

Abstract: The injection molding soft resin composition of the invention comprises (A) an ethylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer using an &agr;-olefin of 3 to 10 carbon atoms as a comonomer and (B) a thermoplastic elastomer composition obtained by dynamically heat treating a crystalline polyolefin resin and an olefin copolymer rubber in the presence of a crosslinking agent, in a specific ratio. The component (A) has a Shore A hardness of 40 to 95, MRF2.16 of 1.0 to 100 g/10 min and a density of 855 to 900 kg/cm3, and the component (B) has a gel content of 30 to 100% and a Shore A hardness of 40 to 95. The injection molded article of the invention comprises the soft resin composition and may have been subjected to painting on its surface. Each of the toy and the daily use miscellaneous article of the invention comprises the injection molded article.

Abstract: An acrylic rubber composition providing crosslinked products of good handleability and good characteristics is provided. The acrylic rubber composition comprises the following two components: (A) an acrylic polymer having at least one active halogen represented by the formula (1) at a main terminus: —CH2—C(R1)(R2)(X)  (1) wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom or univalent organic group derived from a group bonded to a vinyl group of a main chain-constituting vinyl monomer and X represents chlorine, bromine or iodine; and (B) a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: There is provided an excellent impact modifier for a vinyl chloride resin. There is used, as an excellent impact modifier, a copolymer which is prepared by polymerizing 10 to 70% by weight of a monomer or monomers containing 60 to 100% by weight of at least one vinyl monomer selected from the group consisting of a (meth)acrylate compound, an aromatic vinyl compound, a vinyl cyanide compound and vinyl chloride, and 0 to 40% by weight of the other monomer copolymerizable therewith, in the presence of 30 to 90% by weight of a hollow rubber particle of which glass transition temperature Tg is at most 0° C. and a void ratio is 3 to 90% by volume in a latex state, and which contains a cross linking agent in an amount of 0.1 to 5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total rubber component monomer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for manufacturing an olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition, characterized by disposing specific kneading segment at least at one place of the screw on the occasion of manufacturing an olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a polyolefin resin and a crosslinked rubber by dynamic crosslinking with a twin screw extruder.

Abstract: This invention discloses a dental adhesive composition comprising (A) a polymerizable monomer comprising an acidic-group containing polymerizable monomer such as 11-methacryloyloxy-1,1-undecane dicarboxylic acid, (B) a mixed filler of a spherical filler substantially consisting of a non-crosslinking polymethyl methacrylate and a spherical filler substantially consisting of a non-crosslinking polyethyl methacrylate; and (C) a polymerization initiator; and a dental adhesive kit comprising the above dental adhesive composition in combination with a dental primer comprising (D) an acidic-group containing polymerizable monomer, (E) an aryl borate, (F) an organosulfinic acid salt and (G) water. The dental adhesive composition exhibits good operability and improved adhesion performance.

Abstract: A process for producing a succinimide resin composition is provided which comprises reacting a maleic anhydride-olefin type copolymer constituted of 40-60 mol % of maleic anhydride units, 60-40 mol % of olefin units, and 0-20 mol % of a copolymerizable monomer units with one or more amine compounds for imide formation in the presence of a second polymer other than the succinimide resin. This process improves the productivity by lowering the torque in the extrusion reaction, giving a succinimide copolymer resin composition having low yellowness and high transparency with high production efficiency.

Abstract: A moisture-crosslinkable polypropylene material, comprising silane-grafted polyolefin or olefin-silane copolymer and non silane-modified polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer; and coatings or insulations, including heat-shrinkable coatings and insulations, prepared therefrom. The coating material is formed by a process comprising: (a) reacting polyolefin with a silane in the presence of a free-radical initiator to form a silane-grafted polyolefin, or copolymerizing a polyolefin with silane; (b) preparing a mixture of the silane-modified polyolefin prepared in (a) with polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer, and a silanol condensation catalyst; (c) forming the coating or insulating material by melt processing the mixture formed in step (b); and (d) crosslinking the coating or insulating material by exposing it to moisture, preferably at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: A powder coating composition and method of applying it to a substrate, such as medium density fibreboard, consisting of a glycidyl methacrylate resin, a dicarboxylic acid cross-linking agent, a catalyst selected from phosphines, phosphonium, ammonium 2-phenyl-2-imidazoline, substituted imidazoline and isopropyl imidazole Bis-A epoxy resin adduct and a matte texturing agent. The inventive formulation is able to create a matte texture finish on the surface of the substrate. Since the cured final coating is resistant to yellowing and moisture, it is of great utility in the kitchen cabinet making industry.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition which is excellent in a curing property (particularly a low temperature curing property) of a coating film and which forms a coating film having excellent chipping resistance and adhesive property, and it comprises a hydroxyl group-containing resin (A), a cross-linking agent (B) and a phosphoric acid group-containing vinyl resin (C).

Abstract: Rubber blends of brominated isobutylene/para-methylstyrene copolymers of 9.5 to 20 weight percent aromatic monomer content and 0.2 to 1.0 mole percent benzylic bromine content. The blends have good cure characteristics, good adhesion and flex crack resistance, as well as ozone resistance. The blends are useful in tire sidewalls, and other applications.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition dynamically vulcanized to a gelation rate of 50 to 95% which is superior in heat resistance and durability while maintaining flexibility and superior in air permeation preventive property which can be efficiently used as, for example, a pneumatic tire as an air permeation preventive layer. In particular, a thermoplastic elastomer composition having a reduced particle size of the domain rubber is produced by a material having a high rubber ratio by mixing a composition (C) mixed under conditions of a ratio of melt viscosities of the rubber composition (A)/resin (B) of 0.8 to 1.2 and the formula (&phgr;A/&phgr;B)×(&eegr;B/&eegr;A)<1.0 under conditions of a ratio of melt viscosities of the rubber composition (D)/composition (C) of 0.8 to 1.2 and the formula (&phgr;D/&phgr;C)×(&eegr;C/&eegr;D)<1.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition which may be unvulcanized or vulcanized is provided which comprises a polymer blend of an elastomeric thermoplastic engineering resin and a halogen-containing copolymer of a C4 to C7 isomonoolefin and a para-alkylstyrene. A process for preparing a dynamically vulcanized composition is also provided.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer produced without a hydrogenation step is functionalized utilizing a free radical initiator and a functionalizing monomer having at least one point of unsaturation. The base polymers can be produced by copolymerizing an &agr;-olefin capable of producing an amorphous backbone with a comonomer which provides a “hook” for grafting to with a living polystyrene chain. Another method is to copolymerize an &agr;-olefin monomer system capable of producing an amorphous backbone with a comonomer containing a functional group from which an anionically polymerizable monomer is grown from the backbone. A third method involves copolymerizing an &agr;-olefin monomer system capable of giving an amorphous backbone with an olefin-terminated polystyrene comonomer. In a less preferred embodiment a conventional EPDM polymer can be metallated and a monoalkenyl aromatic compound anionically polymerizable monomer grown from the backbone.

Abstract: This invention is based upon the discovery that cyclized polyisoprene polymers can be incorporated into tire tread compounds to improve traction, treadwear, and resistance to tear. It is further based upon the discovery that cyclized polyisoprene polymers can be blended with halobutyl rubber and/or natural rubber and can be utilized in tire innerliner formulations. The present invention more specifically discloses a tire which is comprised of a generally toroidal-shaped carcass with an outer circumferential tread, two spaced beads, at least one ply extending from bead to bead and sidewalls extending radially from and connecting said tread to said beads, wherein said tread is adapted to be ground-contacting, and wherein said tread is comprised of a sulfur cured rubber composition which is comprised of about 5 phr to about 50 phr of cyclized polyisoprene and about 50 phr to about 95 phr of at least one other rubbery polymer.

Abstract: A compatibilized blend of general purpose rubbers (GPR) and polymers containing benzylic halide groups are produced through solventless reactions utilizing a multifunctional agent containing a diene reactive group and a benzylic halo reactive group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluoropolymer coating composition which is capable of coating thick and forming a coating film being excellent in abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance and non-sticking property, and provides a coated article obtained by coating the above-mentioned composition as a top coat. The fluoropolymer coating composition comprises fine particles of a fluoropolymer, 0.

Abstract: The present invention is a coating composition comprising at least one first water insoluble polymer having a Tg equal to or less than 30° C. and at least one second water insoluble polymer having a Tg equal to or greater than 60° C. wherein the first polymer comprises a monomer at a weight percent of 75 to 100 of the monomer represented by the following formula 1: wherein: X is selected from the group consisting of —Cl, —F, or —CN, and Y is each independently selected from the group consisting of H, Cl, F, CN, CF3, CH3, C2H5, n—C3H7, iso—C3H7, n—C4H9, n—C5H11, n—C6H13, OCH3, OC2H5, phenyl, C6F5, C6Cl5, CH2Cl, CH2F, Cl, F, CN, CF3, C2F5, n—C3F7, iso—C3F7, OCF3, OC2F5, OC3F7, C(CF3)3, CH2(CF3), CH(CF3)2, COCF3, COC2F5, COCH3, COC2H5; and the second polymer is a microgel particle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high temperature resistant coating composition and a method of using thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to a coating composition comprising a resin containing functional hydroxyl groups (A), a polyfunctional epoxy resin (B), and an anhydride compound.(C).

Abstract: Disclosed is a polymer blend composition and shaped article, and a process of blending and making shaped articles of polymer blends in which the biocompatibility of various polymers is improved by blending with them a polymer including a zwitterionic group. The zwitterionic group is usually an ammonium phosphate ester, preferably a choline, zwitterionic group and the polymer containing it may be produced by the free radical polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers including a monomer bearing the zwitterionic group. Blending of the two polymers may be achieved by dry blending particulate polymers or by mixing the polymers in liquid dispersion or solution followed by removal of the liquid medium. The fibrinogen absorption and/or platelet activation of polymers may be reduced to a value of less than 80% or even less than 60% of the base polymer by introducing amounts of more than 10% or more than 30% of the zwitterionic group containing polymer.

Abstract: A composition comprising a water-soluble cationic group-containing high-molecular compound (P1) derived from the reaction of (A) epichlorohydrin and a dialkyl or dialkanol amine, or (B) a glycidyl group-terminated hydrophilic oligomer and a diamine, dialkylamine or dialkanolamine; optionally, a high-molecular compound (P2) having a condensable functional group in a side chain such as alkylolacrylamide-bearing high-molecular compound (E) or hydrolyzable trialkylsilyl group-containing acrylic ester high-molecular compound (F); and a poly(meth)acrylate (P3) is coated onto a substrate and cured by ultraviolet radiation to form a printing medium.

Abstract: A water repellent coating composition comprises a fluororesin powder having a specific surface area ranging from 27 to 48 m.sup.2 /g and a molecular weight ranging from 10,000 to 100,000; an acrylic-silicone binder resin; and a solvent. The fluororesin may be preferably at least one resin selected from polytetrafluoroethylene resins, tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer resins, and tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer resins. The coating composition can be used in various fields including constructions, civil engineering, transportation, communication. The coating films and coated articles produced with the water repellent coating composition exhibit excellent water repellency, antisnow- or antiice-sticking properties, and weatherability.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition comprises (A) a compound having in the molecule two or more carboxyl groups blocked by a vinyl ether compound, a vinyl thioether compound or a hetero compound having a vinyl type double bond and oxygen or sulfur as the hetero atom, (B) a compound having in the molecule two or more reactive functional groups which can form chemical bonds with the blocked carboxyl groups, and (C) a dispersing component of at least one inorganic oxide sol selected from the group consisting of aluminium oxide sol, silica sol, zirconium oxide sol and antimony oxide sol, and optionally (D) a thermal latent acid catalyst which is activated during curing the composition by heating. A method of coating and a coated article comprise applying the composition. The obtained paint film has excellent weathering resistance, stain resistance, stain-removing property, chemical resistance, moisture resistance and excellent appearance.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer produced without a hydrogenation step is functionalized utilizing a free radical initiator and a functionalizing monomer having at least one point of unsaturation. The base polymers can be produced by copolymerizing an .alpha.-olefin capable of producing an amorphous backbone with a comonomer which provides a "hook" for grafting to with a living polystyrene chain. Another method is to copolymerize an .alpha.-olefin monomer system capable of producing an amorphous backbone with a comonomer containing a functional group from which an anionically polymerizable monomer is grown from the backbone. A third method involves copolymerizing an .alpha.-olefin monomer system capable of giving an amorphous backbone with an olefin-terminated polystyrene comonomer. In a less preferred embodiment, a conventional EPDM polymer can be metallated and a monoalkenyl aromatic compound anionically polymerizable monomer grown from the backbone.

Abstract: Poly(vinylguanidine)-based superabsorbent gels are disclosed. The superabsorbent gels either comprise a mixture of a poly(vinylguanidine) polymer and an acidic water-absorbing polymer, like polyacrylic acid, or comprise a salt of a poly(vinylguanidine) polymer.

Abstract: The invention provides for curable compositions containing a halogenated copolymer of a C.sub.4 to C.sub.7 isomonoolefin, e.g., isobutylene and a para-alkylstyrene, e.g., para-methylstyrene, and further containing an effective amount of a metal salt, e.g. zinc, of an unsaturated carboxylic acid, e.g. methacrylic acid, as a curing agent. The composition also contains an organic peroxide as a co-curative and one or a mixture of saturated polymer blend components which are co-curable with the halogenated copolymer. The curable composition may further comprise EPDM.

Abstract: A method of molding which comprises preparing a molding material by compounding a filler and a curable composition, the filler being in an amount of 0 to 800 weight parts based on 100 weight parts of the curable composition and optionally aging the molding material at room temperature or by heating, followed by casting the molding material into a mold and curing the molding material under atmospheric pressure or higher, and articles molded by such method.

Abstract: A composition, suitable for use in producing a tire carcass, is provided. The composition comprises a halogen-containing copolymer of a C.sub.4 to C.sub.7 isomonoolefin and a para-alkylstyrene; a rubber such as a blend of natural rubber and a copolymer of styrene and butadiene; carbon black, and a plasticizer oil. Tires comprising carcasses made of the composition are also provided.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition which may be unvulcanized or vulcanized is provided which comprises a polymer blend of an elastomeric thermoplastic engineering resin and a halogen-containing copolymer of a C.sub.4 to C.sub.7 isomonoolefin and a para-alkylstyrene. A process for preparing a dynamically vulcanized composition is also provided.