Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 series inventions 07/06

20060167141 - Molding compositions made from high-molecular-weight-propylene polymer: Molding compositions made from a high-molecular-weight propylene polymer with a melt mass-flow rate MFR of from 0.3 to 1 g/10 min, to ISO 1133 at 230° C. and 5 kg, and with a proportion of β modification crystallites in the range from 2 to 20% by weight. The molding compositions...

20060167143 - Flame retardant poly(arylene ether)/polyamide composition: A composition comprises a compatibilized poly(arylene ether)/polyamide blend, an optional electrically conductive filler, a phosphinate, and flame retardant augment selected from the group consisting of melamine polyphosphate, zinc borate, low melting glass, talc, and combinations of two or more of the foregoing flame retardant augments....

20060167144 - Flame retardant thermoplastic article: An article comprises a compatibilized poly(arylene ether)/polyamide blend, an optional electrically conductive filler, a phosphinate, and flame retardant augment selected from the group consisting of melamine polyphosphate, zinc borate, low melting glass, talc, and combinations of two or more of the foregoing flame retardant augments....

20060167142 - Flame-retardant thermoset composition, method, and article: A curable composition includes a functionalized poly(arylene ether) resin, an acryloyl monomer, and a phosphorus flame retardant. The composition exhibits an improved balance of properties such as toughness, flame retardance, heat-resistance, and moisture resistance. It is useful, for example, as an encapsulant for semiconductor products....

20060167145 - Organophosphorus compound having phosphate-phosphonate bond, and flame-retardant polyester fiber and flame-retardant polyurethane resin composition each containing the same: The present invention provides a phosphate-phosphonate compound which has a low volatility and a high phosphorus content, does not exert adverse influences on the physical properties of a product containing the phosphate-phosphonate compound as a material, and is recyclable and causes substantially no environmental load since a halogen atom such...

20060167146 - Stabillization of organic materials: The invention describes novel mixtures comprising i) a processing stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroxylamine stabilizers, nitrone stabilizers, benzofuran-2-one stabilizers and/or a compound of the formula I wherein R2 is C7-C30alkyl, R3 is C1-C30alkyl, and ii) an antistatic agent selected from the group consisting of an ethoxylated amine...

20060167147 - Metal-containing composite materials: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of metal-containing materials or composite materials, the process comprising the steps of encapsulating at least one metal-based compound in a polymeric shell, thereby producing a polymer-encapsulated metal-based compound and/or coating a polymeric particle with at least one metal-based compound; forming...

20060167148 - System for a chemically bonded ceramic material, a powdered material and a hydration liquid therefore, the ceramic material, a method for its production and a device: A system for a chemically bonded ceramic material, comprising an aqueous hydration liquid and a powdered material, the binder phase of which essentially consisting of a cement system, which powdered material has the capacity following saturation with the hydration liquid reacting with the binder phase to hydrate to a chemically...

20060167149 - Branched ionomers: A branched aromatic ionomer is prepared by co-polymerizing a first monomer having an aromatic moiety and an unsaturated alkyl moiety and a second monomer having an ionic moiety and at least one unsaturated moiety. The ionic moiety may have a cationic group having a valence of +1 or greater. Styrene...

20060167150 - Magnetic rubber composition for encoder: A magnetic rubber composition for encoder having a magnetic characteristic in sufficient application range, used as encoder after magnetization as well as heat resistance, water resistance and oil resistance required for use as encoder, and excellent processing property, and capable of being bonded by vulcanization with a metal, is provided....

20060167151 - Method for preparing alicyclic carboxylic acids and their esters: A method for the continuous preparation of an alicyclic carboxylic acid or an ester of the alicyclic carboxylic acid. A plastic which incorporates the alicyclic carboxylic acid or an ester of the alicyclic carboxylic acid. An article made of a plastic which incorporates the alicyclic carboxylic acid or an ester...

20060167152 - Aqueous dispersions for antioxidants: The present invention relates to aqueous dispersions for solid phenolic antioxidants, wherein the antioxidants are dispersed in the aqueous phase with polyvinyl alcohol as dispersing agent. The invention also relates to a process, which comprises stabilising a polymer material against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation by adding to the polymer...

20060167153 - Film compositions with permanent anti-fog, anti-mist and anti-cloud properties: The instant invention discloses a film a composition with anti-fog, anti-mist and anti-cloud properties comprising (a) a polyolefin, a polyvinylalcohol, a polyvinylester or mixtures thereof, (b) an effective amount of at least one linear ethoxylated alcohol; and (c) an effective amount of at least one fluorine-containing surfactant. The films are...

20060167154 - Aqueous paint composition, particularly a lacquer or a varnish and an aqueous coloidal dispersion of cerium: The invention relates to an aqueous paint composition, particularly a lacquer or a varnish and an aqueous colloidal dispersion of cerium. Said dispersion has a pH of at least 7 and comprises an organic acid with at least three acid functions of which the third pK is at most 10...

20060167155 - Cathodic corrosion protection powder coating composition and method: The present invention provides a curable cathodic corrosion protection powder coating, which comprises a thermosetting resin, a zinc borate compound, a curing agent in an amount effective to cure the coating. Further, the present invention also provides a method of cathode corrosion protection which includes the steps of subjecting the...

20060167156 - Polymer composition containing double salt whose metal components are magnesium and aluminum: It is an object of the present invention to provide a polymer composition including a polymer produced by cationic polymerization in which the composition does not liberate a chlorine component by heating, which prevent processing apparatus, driers, etc. from corroding, and which is odorless and safe. The object is achieved...

20060167157 - Corundum for filling in resin and resin composition: One embodiment of the invention provides the corundum for filling in resin comprising three components having different secondary particle sizes and specific surface areas as follows: component X of 35 to 80 μm and 1 to 0.01 m2/g; component Y of 1 to 5 μm and 3 to 0.5 m2/g;...

20060167158 - Resin composition for coating electric wire and electric wire using the same: In a resin composition to be used for electric wire sheaths, in which a polyolefin resin and an ultrafine nylon fibers-dispersed polyolefin resin composition are mixed, a blend ratio of a polyolefin (PO) and ultrafine nylon fibers (Ny) in the ultrafine nylon fibers-dispersed polyolefin resin composition preferably falls within a...

20060167159 - Acrylic rubber composition and crosslinked object: An acrylic rubber composition comprising (A) 100 weight parts of an acrylic rubber comprising 80-99.9 weight % of units of a monomer selected from acrylic acid ester monomers and methacrylic acid ester monomers, and 0.1-20 weight % of units of an α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer, (B) 5-200 weight parts...

20060167160 - Rubber composition for tire and tire made therefrom:

20060167161 - Fiber-reinforced resin composition for parts of air intake system of internal combustion engine: Main object is to provide a composition for parts of the intake system, which is capable of enhancing the flexural elasticity modulus of the parts of the intake system and reducing the specific gravity of the parts. Disclosed is a fiber reinforced resin composition for parts of intake system on...

20060167162 - Thermoplastic polyester molding compositions: The invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 89.9% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester with a viscosity number (VN) of at least 145 ml/g B) from 10 to 89.99% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester with a viscosity number (VN) of not more than 135...

20060167163 - Rubber composition for tread and tire: There is provided a rubber composition for a tread obtained by compounding (a) 5-40 parts by mass of a softening agent including an oil in which an extraction quantity with dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) by IP346 process is controlled to less than 3% by mass and (b) 5-40 parts by mass of...

20060167164 - Fire retardant resin composition, method of its production, shaped articles comprising the same, and silica: The present invention has for its object to provide a fire retardant resin composition which is not only halogen-free and, hence, eliminating the adverse effect to the environment and human physiology but also reflecting an excellent fire retardancy imparted to a polyphenol having inherently favorable physical properties and heat resistance....

20060167165 - Rubber composition for tread and tire comprising thereof: There is provided a rubber composition for a tread having excellent hardness and improving the processability and grip performance of a tire, and a tire comprising thereof. A rubber composition for a tread comprising 30 to 80 parts by weight of silica having a BET specific surface area of less...

20060167166 - Molding phenolic resin material for pulley, resinous pulley, and method of using molding resin material: A resin molding material for pulley essentially contains a novolac type phenolic resin, a glass fiber, an inorganic substrate other than the glass fiber, and an elastomer. The novolac type phenolic resin ranging from 25% by weight to 45% by weight, the glass fiber together with the inorganic substrate other...

20060167167 - A curing composition comprising a polymer having two or more thiol groups per molecule, a compound having two or more isocyanate groups per molecule, carbon black and silicic acid or silicate filler, and/or a pulverized coal filler.: A curing composition contains a polymer having two or more thiol groups per molecule, a compound having two or more isocyanate groups per molecule, and carbon black, and further contains a filler of which main ingredient is silicic acid or a silicate, or contains an organic filler of which main...

20060167168 - Curable resin composition and flexographic plate material using the same: The invention provides a curable resin composition having an addition polymerization-based block copolymer (I) and an ethylenic unsaturated compound (II), wherein: the addition polymerization-based block copolymer (I) is selected from block copolymers comprising at least one polymer block A and at least one polymer block B, and the hydrogenated products...

20060167169 - Foldable polyolefin films: The present invention relates to foldable polyolefin film compositions, comprising a blend of high density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, a magnesium silicate and an alkaline or alkaline earth metal carbonate, to foldable polyolefin films made from such compositions and to a method for producing such....

20060167170 - Surface tension control agent for coating material and coating material containing same: A surface tension control agent for coating materials includes a fluorine-containing (meth)acrylate copolymer obtained by copolymerizing a fluorine-substituted alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer (A), an alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer (B), and a hydroxyl group- or ether group-containing alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer (C), such that the ratio of (A) to {(B)+(C)} is 3-60 parts by...

20060167171 - Fluoropolymer sealant: A heat sealable tape of a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and at least about 15% by weight of a highly fluorinated monomer. The copolymer has a melt viscosity of no greater than about 1000 Pa·S at 372° C. and an application temperature of no greater than about 250° C. The invention...

20060167172 - Copolymer surfactants: The present invention relates to copolymer surfactants and their use in, e.g., coatings such as latex paint and solvent-based paint, and to a method of dispersing colored pigments using the copolymer surfactant, colorant compositions in which at least one pigment is dispersed by a copolymer surfactant of the invention, a...

20060167174 - Electronic device manufacture: Compositions suitable for use as underfill materials in an integrated circuit assembly are provided. Also provided are methods of preparing integrated circuit assemblies containing certain underfill materials as well as electronic devices containing such integrated circuit assemblies....

20060167173 - Rubber composition for pneumatic tire: A rubber composition for a pneumatic tire containing 100 parts by weight of a diene-based rubber and 5 to 120 parts by weight of carbon black having a particle size of 15 to 40 nm, a nitrogen absorption specific surface area N2SA of 60 to 200 m2/g, and a pH...

20060167175 - Coating composition: The coating agent composition comprises an emulsion containing (A) polydiorganosiloxane having a viscosity of 50 to 10,000,000 mPa·s at 25° C. and having both terminal ends blocked by hydroxyl groups, (B) polyorganohydrogensiloxane having at least three hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms in one molecule, (C) a curing catalyst, and...

20060167176 - Organosilicone resin emulsion composition and article having coating thereof: An organosilicone resin emulsion composition comprising (A) an organosilicone resin having the compositional formula: [RSiO3/2]m[R2SiO]n wherein R is a monovalent organic group, m is from 0.2 to 1.0, and n is from 0 to 0.8, (B) a water-miscible organic solvent having an SP value of 8.0-11.0, (C) an emulsifier, and...

20060167177 - Process for the preparation of poly (urethane-acrylic) copolymer dispersion for industrial applications: This invention describes a process to synthesize water based coating composition having polyurethane and vinyl polymers in the same backbone, which can be used as topcoat in leather. Polyurethane having iniferter groups are synthesized which is then used to incorporate vinyl monomers. The ionic groups are incorporated into PU by...

20060167178 - Process for producing aqueous resin dispersion: This invention provides a process for producing an aqueous resin dispersion in which the average particle diameter of the dispersed resin is not more than 500 nm, comprising finely dispersing a monomeric mixture (I) containing (A) fatty acid-modified polymerizable unsaturated monomer and (B) other polymerizable unsaturated monomer which is copolymerizable...

20060160933 - Method of producing coloured plastics or polymeric color particles: The present invention relates to a method of producing coloured plastics or polymeric colour particles, in which there is used the dye of formula (1), together with the dye of formula (2) and a UV absorber and, optionally, further dyes, especially in the colouring of beer bottles of polyethylene terephthalate...

20060160934 - Heat curable composition comprising fluoropolyether: e

20060160935 - Rubber mixtures: and R4 is a branched or unbranched, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic, aromatic or mixed aliphatic/aromatic divalent C1-C12 hydrocarbon group. The rubber mixtures according to the invention are prepared by mixing rubber, filler, optionally further rubber auxiliaries and at least one organosilane of the general formula I. The rubber mixtures can...

20060160936 - Plasticized polyurethanes for use in golf balls: A golfball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein at least one of the core or cover layer comprises a plasticized polyurethane composition comprising at least one polyurethane and at least one hydrophobic plasticizer selected from the group consisting of phthalates, phosphate esters, and mixtures thereof....

20060160937 - Solid composition containing at least one low-melting surfactant: A solid composition containing at least one surfactant with a low melting point and at least one polymer obtained from the following: (i) an unsaturated sulphonic or carboxylic acid and/or unsaturated carboxylic polyoxyalkylenated ester and an optionally unsaturated monomer, optionally comprising the functions of an ester, an amide or an...

20060160938 - Polyoxymethylene multi-block copolymers, their production and use: R2 is a direct carbon-carbon bond, or an alkylene, cycloalkylene, arylene, or aralkylene radical, X is selected from —O—, —S—, or —NH—, D is a divalent radical B which is a radical of a hydroxy-terminated, mercaptan-terminated, or amino-terminated polymer which derives from polyalkylene glycols, from polyvinyl ethers, from polyvinyl ether...

20060160939 - Materials and method for improving dimensional stability of precision electronic optical photonic and spacecraft components and structures: Composite materials of the invention contain a bulk resin and a filler material. The filler material is in the form of a particle having a particle size less than about 10 micrometers, preferably less than about 1 micrometer, and more preferably less than about 500 nanometers. The composite material is...

20060160940 - Process for intercalating natural or szynthetic clays with block or comb copolymers: The instant invention relates to a process for manufacturing nanoparticles by intercalating and/or exfoliating natural or synthetic clays using block or comb copolymers having one cationic block and at least one non polar block, which are prepared by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP). The invention also relates to improved nanocomposite...

20060160941 - Polypropylene resin composition: Disclosed is a polypropylene resin composition including from 50 to 93% by weight of polypropylene resin including propylene-ethylene block copolymer satisfying given requirements, from 1 to 25% by weight of ethylene-α-olefin copolymer rubber made up of ethylene units and units of C4-12 α-olefin having a density of 0.850 to 0.870...

20060160942 - Polypropylene resin composition: Disclosed is a polypropylene resin composition including from 50 to 94% by weight of polypropylene resin, from 1 to 25% by weight of ethylene-α-olefin copolymer rubber including ethylene units and units of C4-12 α-olefin, the copolymer having a density of 0.850-0.870 g/cm3 and an MFR of 0.05-1 g/10 min, and...

20060160943 - Water-based flock adhesives for thermoplastic substrates: Flock adhesive compositions comprising specific polymer dispersions, adhesion promoters and additional emulsion polymers, that optionally include polymerizable surfactant monomers, are able to bond to a wide spectrum of TPE and TPV substrates that conventional flock adhesives have difficulty adhering to....

20060160944 - Polymeric articles having a textured surface and frosted appearance: Disclosed is a polymeric article having a frosted and/or surface textured finish made from a polymeric resin comprised of a polymeric matrix and polymeric particles which are substantially spherical, highly crosslinked, have a mean particle size of between 15 and 70 micrometers and have a particle size distribution between 10-110...

20060160945 - Rubber composition for base tread: s

20060160946 - Polymeric dispersant having an affinity with a supercritical fluid: A polymeric dispersant having an affinity with a supercritical fluid is provided, in which a substituent having an affinity with a supercritical fluid is attached to the terminal end of a block copolymer. The polymeric dispersant can disperse a dispersoid to particulate size by lowering surface tension between the dispersoid...

20060160947 - Emulsion polymerization of fluorinated monomers: The use of perfluorinated polymers and/or fluorinated ionomers as surfactant emulsifiers in emulsion polymerization of fluorinated monomers....

20060155012 - Biopolymer including prolamin and methods of making it: The present invention relates to a composition, which can be referred to as a biopolymer, including prolamin and thermoactive material. The present invention also includes methods of making the biopolymer, which can include compounding prolamin and thermoactive material. The present biopolymer can be formed into an article of manufacture....

20060155013 - Sprayable coating agent and production, further processing, and use thereof: A sprayable coating agent is disclosed in the form of granules with which the granules are compacted to form a pressed piece, subsequently ground up and optionally sieved, whereby the granules have the following particle-size distribution: 0%-40% by weight: 0-600 μm; 5%-55% by weight: 600-1250 μm; 5%-95% by weight: >1250...

20060155014 - Method for distortion-free pigmentation of partly-crystalline plastics with phthalocyanine pigments: The invention relates to a method for distortion-free pigmentation of partly-crystalline plastics, chraracterised in that a phthalocyanine pigment is used which has been heated to a temperature of at least 80° C. as a suspension in an acid-free organic medium in the presence of a base....

20060155015 - Aqueous emulsion of ultraviolet-absorbing resin and emulsion resin composition: An aqueous ultraviolet-absorbing resin emulsion, and an aqueous resin emulsion composition containing the emulsion is provided, wherein the emulsion is excellent in compatibility with a synthetic resin and light resistance. Also, the emulsion improves stability in blending with an aqueous emulsion of the synthetic resin, and prevents bleed out of...

20060155016 - Curable composition, cured product, and laminate: The invention relates to a curable composition comprising (A) particles prepared by bonding at least one oxide of an element selected from the group consisting of silicon, aluminum, zirconium, titanium, zinc, germanium, indium, tin, antimony, and cerium, and an organic compound which comprises a polymerizable group, (B) a compound having...

20060155017 - Gap fill materials and bottom anti-reflective coatings comprising hyperbranched polymers: New anti-reflective or fill compositions having improved flow properties are provided. The compositions comprise a dendritic polymer dispersed or dissolved in a solvent system, and preferably a light attenuating compound, a crosslinking agent, and a catalyst. The inventive compositions can be used to protect contact or via holes from degradation...

20060155018 - Master batches based on pre-exfoliated nanoclays and the use of the same: The invention relates to a composition, in particular to a pulverulent masterbatch, which comprises a nanoclay composed of a swellable inorganic layered material which has been modified by a pre-exfoliating additive or by an additive mixture. The additive or the additive mixture has been selected from the group of the...

20060155019 - Fluidising composition: A fluidising admixture for use with sprayable cementitious compostions, the admixture consists of 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid and at least one selected polymer derived from ethylenically-unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acids. Citric acid may optionally be present. The admixture has good fluidising properties and outstanding shelf-life....

20060155020 - Rheology control agents for coating compositions: wherein p is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and R2, R3, R4, X and Y groups are described in the specification. The solvent-borne coating compositions containing the rheology control agent have improved rheology control on application and are useful for OEM, refinishing or repainting the exterior of automobile and truck...

20060155021 - Coating compositions containing rheology control agents: wherein A, B, C and D equal CH2, CHR, NH, or O, and A, B, C and D may be the same or different and at least one of A and B equals NH and at least one of C and D equals NH; and wherein R1, R2, and R3...

20060155022 - Aqueous pigment pastes containing metallic pigments and the use thereof for producing substances for decorative aqueous coatings: (B) from 0.45 to 0.75% by weight of at least one non-associative thickener comprising at least one methacrylate copolymer based on C1-C6 alkyl(meth)acrylate and (meth)acrylic acid, (C) from 0.1 to 0.4% by weight of at least one organic amine, (D) from 0.5 to 8% by weight of at least one...

20060155023 - Pressure sensitive adhesive composition: A hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which, as a result of the use of a hydrogenated styrene-butadiene-butylene-styrene block copolymer, has improved properties in respect of immediate adhesion and also the removal of the hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive composition from a carrier substrate without leaving a residue, is described....

20060155024 - Polyvinyl chloride-base thermoplastic elastomer composition: To provide a vinyl chloride type thermoplastic elastomer composition which is excellent in shape retention at a high temperature and in the reduction of compression set without lowering the moldability required for a vinyl chloride type resin composition. A vinyl chloride type thermoplastic elastomer composition produced by blending and kneading...

20060155025 - Adhesive agent and heating element using the same: A hot melt adhesive agent for adhering a heating element, which includes a base polymer, a tackifier, a softener, and a surfactant as essential components is provided. The adhesive agent is characterized in that the content of the surfactant is 5 to 25 parts by weight relative to 100 parts...

20060155026 - Coupling agent for an elastomeric composition comprising a reinforcing filler: in which: R is an alkyl radical containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms; n and n′ are two integers from 1 to 8; p is an integer from 0 to 50; and 10 to 90% of bis(triethoxysilylpropyl)tetra-sulfide. Reinforcing filler-containing vulcanizable elastomeric composition using this. Molded article obtained by forming and...

20060155027 - Blooming reduction of flame retardant olefin polymers: A process for making a flame retardant olefin polymer material comprising: a) preparing a polymer mixture comprising: I. about 70.0 to about 98.0 wt % of a reactive, peroxide-containing olefin polymer material (A); II. about 1.5 to about 22.5 wt % of at least one non-polymerizable halogenated flame retardant containing...

20060155028 - Linear low density polyethylene compositions and films: Linear low density polyethylene compositions suitable for the production of films having improved breathability are provided. The compositions which are comprised of a linear low density polyethylene base resin, a functionalized polyolefin and a polyester polyol are melt blended under conditions of mixing and shear to increase their melt elasticity....

20060155029 - Fiber reinforced cementitious material: A fiber reinforced cementitious material and the fiber used therein are disclosed. The fiber reinforced cementitious material includes a conventional cementitious material and less than 5 pounds per cubic yard of the cementitious material of fibers dispersed therein. The fibers are made of a mixture of a thermoplastic polymer and...

20060155030 - Exfoliate structured zirconium phosphate, precursors of said phosphate, method for the production and use thereof in macromolecular-material-based compositions: The invention relates to an exfoliate structured zirconium phosphate characterized in that it is embodied in the form of a gel containing a maximum 1000 ppm organic compounds or a gel devoid of organic compounds which are chemically linked to phosphate. Said phosphate is obtained by a method wherein an...

20060155031 - Vapor permeable liquid-applied membrane: Exemplary membranes, liquid compositions, and methods of the invention involve the use of a hydrophobic acrylic polymer and at least one water-soluble polymer (e.g., PVOH) for providing a water vapor permeable air barrier on construction surfaces. Unlike prior art vapor barriers, the present invention provides membranes having good crack-bridging and...

20060155032 - Fluororesin composition: To provide resin compositions suitable for molding sliding parts that have lubricity and the heat-resistant property and further show excellent friction and wearing resistances and compression creeping resistance. The fluororesin compositions comprise a tetrafluoroethylene polymer, zinc oxide whisker and granular fillers having average particle size of not more than 200...

20060155033 - Flowable electrical conductive liquid: A liquid borne emulsion of varying formulations comprising a powdered metal in a base liquid incorporating a thickening agent component is adapted to a specific metal and type of electrical connection in a specific environment to enhance the electrical conductivity at the electrical connection, reducing the effect of the environment...

20060155034 - Heat stabilized moulding composition: Process for preparing a moulding composition comprising melt-mixing of a thermoplastic polymer, a non-metallic inorganic filler and elementary iron having a weight average particle size of at most 450 μm to form a composition wherein the thermoplastic polymer forms a continuous phase. The invention further relates to a composition obtainable...

20060155036 - Article comprising stretched polymer composition with nanofillers: The present invention relates to an article comprising a polymer composition comprising (A) a polyolefin matrix, and (B) a nanofiller dispersed in component (A), which composition has been stretched in at least one direction, to a process for the production of an article comprising producing a polymer composition by dispersing...

20060155035 - Composition based on pre-exfoliated nanoclay and use thereof: The invention relates to a composition, in particular a pulverulent master batch, comprising at least one nanoclay composed of a swellable inorganic layered material which has been modified by at least one siloxane component and by at least one non-anionic organic compound which has at least one aliphatic or cyclic...

20060155037 - Process for the manufacture of nanocomposites: Process for the manufacture of nanocomposites comprising at least one lamellar clay and at least one polymer, according to which the clay, the polymer and a bifunctional solvent simultaneously comprising an organophilic group capable of dissolving the polymer and a hydrophilic group capable of reacting with the clay are brought...

20060155038 - Shear modification of polyolefin-clay nanocomposites: A method for modifying polyolefin-clay nanocomposites is disclosed. The method comprises shearing a melt of solution-prepared nanocomposites at an effective shear rate. The modified nanocomposite shows significantly decreased complex melt viscosity, storage modulus, and loss modulus....

20060155039 - Fire-resistant silicone polymer compositions: A fire resistant composition comprising: a silicone polymer; mica in an amount of from 5% to 30% by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and a limited amount of glass additive sufficient to enable the formation of a self supporting ceramic material at temperatures above the decomposition...

20060155040 - Organic semiconducting materials: A composition for use as an organic semiconducting (OSC) material, the composition comprising: (i) at least one higher molecular weight organic semiconducting compound having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of at least 5000, and (ii) at least one lower molecular weight organic semiconducting compound having a number average molecular...

20060155041 - Biological repair material compatible with biological tissue adhesive: An object of the present invention is to provide a means for improving the affinity of an in vivo embedded material such as an artificial blood vessel or an artificial dura mater with a tissue adhesive, so as to quickly prevent the leakage of the blood or spinal fluid. The...

20060155042 - Pyrogenically produced silicon dioxide powder and silicone sealing compound containing this powder: Pyrogenically produced silicon dioxide powder in the form of aggregates of primary particles having a BET surface area of 150±15 m2/g, wherein the aggregates display an average surface area of 12000 to 20000 nm2, an average equivalent circle diameter (ECD) of 90 to 120 nm and an average circumference of...

20060155043 - Nanostructure composites: Compositions comprising a highly dispersed mixture of nanostructures and polymeric materials in a solvent or suspension medium, composites made therefrom having enhanced mechanical, thermal and electronic properties, and methods for making such composites are provided....

20060155045 - (meth)acrylic adhesive with low odor and high impact resistance: The present invention relates to (meth)acrylic adhesives with high impact resistance and no or low odor. The compositions comprise at least a (meth)acrylic ester E which may be obtained by esterification of an alcohol ALC and methacrylic or acrylic acid, said alcohol ALC contains at least 5 carbon atoms; and...

20060155044 - Styrenic block copolymer compositions to be used for the manufacture of transparent, gel free films: A composition to be used for the manufacture of transparent, gelfree films, comprising: a) at least 65 wt % of a styrenic block copolymer, having a molecular structure according to the formula S—(I/B)—S (1) or [S—(I/B)]n X (2), wherein each S independently is a polymer block of predominantly styrene and...

20060155046 - Extender for treatment of fiber materials: The use is described of aqueous dispersions in combination with fluoropolymers for oil- and water-repellent finishing of fiber materials. These dispersions have a long shelf life and contain a composition which is peparable by reaction of polyfunctional isocyanates with a deficiency of comparatively long-chain monohydric alcohols, subsequent reaction with a...

20060155047 - Adhesive tape and substrate for adhesive tape: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant adhesive tape and a substrate for an adhesive tape, which is used for said adhesive tape...

20060155049 - Method for caulking the deck of ships: The present invention involves a process for caulking a ship deck includes the steps of bonding planks of tropical wood on the subdeck of said ship, sealing said planks through the application of a moisture curable sealing composition, and allowing said composition to cure during an effective period of time,...

20060155048 - Thermostabilizer for plastics: The alkylamino salt of mono- or dialkyl-substituted phosphoric acid can be used as heat stabilizer in polymers....

20060155050 - Removable pressure sensitive adhesives with plasticizer resistance properties: A removable, plasticizer resistant pressure sensitive composition that is particularly useful for PSA applications on plasticizer containing vinyl films is provided. The pressure sensitive adhesive comprises: (a) at least one hydrophobic monomer, (b) about 0.2 to about 10 wt. % of at least one hydrophilic monomer; (c) about 1 to...

20060155051 - Hydrophilic copolysiloxanes and method for the production thereof: Easily emulsified hydrophilic copolysiloxanes may be prepared by hydrosilylation employing an Si—H-functional organosiloxane with a compound containing both a hydrosilylatable group and an active hydrogen, and reacting the intermediate thus formed with a di- or polyisocyanate, wherein the reactants employed to produce the intermediate contain less than 2000 ppm water....

20060155052 - Pyrogenically produced silicondioxide powder: Pyrogenically produced silicon dioxide powder in the form of aggregates of primary particles having a BET surface area of 200±25 m2/g, wherein the aggregates display an average surface area of 7000 to 12000 nm2, an average equivalent circle diameter (ECD) of 80 to 100 nm and an average circumference of...

20060155055 - Durable coating compositions containing aspartic amine compounds with improved potlife: r

20060155053 - Durable coating compositions containing novel aspartic amine compounds:

20060155054 - Durable coating compositions containing novel aspartic amine compounds:

20060155056 - Durable coating compositions containing novel aspartic amine compunds: R, R1, R2, X, Y, Z, m, n, p, q, r and s are described in the specification and a two component composition formulated with the above constituents and substrates, such as, automotive and truck bodies and parts coated with the novel composition and novel amine and/or hydroxy amine compounds...

20060155057 - (meth)acrylic esters of monoalkoxylated polyols, and production thereof: Disclosed are novel (meth)acrylic esters of monoalkoxylated polyols, a process for their preparation and their use for preparing crosslinked swellable hydrogel-forming polymers and crosslinked swellable hydrogel-forming polymers....

20060148936 - Biodegradable polymer compositions, methods for making same and articles therefrom: A polymer composition includes a first component being a hydroxy-functional polymer, a second component being a natural polymer and a third component being a thermoplastic polyester. The first component, second component and third component are compounded to form a polymer composition....

20060148935 - Polyvinyl chloride blend: A process and polyvinyl chloride composition which results from the process whereby a simultaneous improvement in two physical properties is achieved, namely an increase in heat distortion temperature with decrease in coefficient of expansion, effected through the blending of a copolymer derived from a vinylaromatic monomer, preferably alpha-methyl styrene and...

20060148934 - Process for the production of resin compositions: A manufacturing process for a resin composition is provided, whereby it is possible to homogeneously knead particles and low-temperature decomposable additives into resins. First of all, a thermoplastic resin and an additive are pre-heated and mixed together, after which transition to the kneading step is carried out while the mixture...

20060148937 - Nonionic cellulose ether and its use: The present invention relates to a nonionic methyl ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose ether having a flocculation temperature of 70-95° C., a DS-methyl of 0.1-0.8 and a DS-ethyl of 0.1-0.7. The cellulose ether has versatile properties and may be used as a thickening agent or a rheology modifier in an aqueous formulation,...

20060148938 - Modification of paper coating rheology: Thickener compositions for addition to paper coating compositions in order to obtain low high shear viscosity and good water retention. The thickener compositions comprise an associative thickener with an associative content below 10%, a molecular weight below one million and an acid content of at least 10% by weight....

20060148939 - Fire-resistant power and/or telecommunications cable: The present invention relates to a power and/or telecommunications cable. The invention is remarkable in that the cable includes at least one constituent part based on a fire-resistant material of composition comprising a synthetic polymer and a fire-retardant filler, said fire-retardant filler comprising an inorganic compound associated with a hydrocarbon...

20060148940 - Method for transformation of conventional and commercially important polymers into durable and rechargeable antimicrobial polymeric materials: The present invention includes compositions and methods of making an antimicrobial polymer by mixing sterically hindered N-halo-amines with polymeric materials with a source of halides selected from sodium di-X-isocyanurate, sodium hypohalite, N—X-succinimide, and calcium hypohalite, and mixtures and combinations thereof, wherein X is selected from Cl or Br, and wherein...

20060148941 - Monosubstituted 6-aminouracils for the stabilization of halogenated polymers: Compositions comprising a chlorinated polymer and at least one compound of formula (I) where R1 or R2=linear or branched C3-C22 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted with C1-C4 alkyl/alkoxy and/or hydroxy phenyl, unsubstituted or substituted by C1-C4 alkyl/alkoxy and/or hydroxy phenyl C1-C4 alkyl, linear or branched C3-C18 alkenyl, C3-C8— cycloalkyl, C3-C10 alkyl...

20060148942 - Rubber cure system and rubber composition incorporating same: One aspect of the invention is directed to a rubber cure system that includes: an amine-free accelerator; a bismaleimide; and an alkylphenol disulfide. Another aspect of the invention is directed to a rubber composition including: at least one sulfur-vulcanizable elastomer containing olefinic unsaturation; an amine-free accelerator; a bismaleimide; and an...

20060148943 - Polymer solution and dispersion and a process or the preparation thereof: A polymer dispersion or solution containing a hydrophobic polysaccharide, which is dispersed or dissolved in liquid phase, and palsticizer composition of the polysaccharide, whereby at least 10% by weight of the plascitizer composition is formed from alkenyl succinic anhydride. The invention also relates to the preparation of polymer dispersions and...

20060148944 - Hardenable mixtures, method for the production thereof, and use of the same: p

20060148945 - Tread cap composition: A tread cap composition, in accordance with the principles of the invention, may be a composition resulting from a combination of components including: a conjugated diene-based elastomer; a reinforcing filler; an oil softener; a silane coupling agent; and an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (“UHMWPE”)....

20060148946 - Impact modifier for a polymer composition and method for preparing the same: Disclosed herein is an impact modifier for a polymer composition and a method of preparing the same. The impact modifier includes a core comprising a polyorganosiloxane, an acrylate polymer and a styrenic polymer; and a shell generally surrounding the core, the shell comprising a polymer attached to the core. The...

20060148947 - Plasticizer for resin, and resin composition: wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a C2-20 acyl group; R2 is a hydroxycarboxylic acid residue; each R3, R4, R5 and R6 is independently a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R7 is a C1-8 alkyl or C2-20 acyl group; k is an integer from 1 to 60; each...

20060148948 - Flame-retardant for engineering thermoplastic applications: This invention provides a flame retardant for polymeric compositions which is a mixture consisting of high molecular weight brominated epoxides modified with tribromophenol, having a low content of organic solvents. The invention further relates to a method for the preparation of the retardant, and to its use in flame retarded...

20060148949 - Water-soluble polymers having lowered molecular weights, process for production of the same and usage thereof: The invention relates to water-soluble polymers reduced in molecular weight, a process for production of the same, and usage thereof. It makes it possible to obtain water-soluble polymers reduced in molecular weight by a simple procedure and in an economical and simple manner by subjecting either an aqueous solution admixed...

20060148951 - Grinding aid of mineral materials in aqueous suspension, resulting aqueous suspensions and uses thereof: The invention concerns the use of hydrosoluble homopolymers and/or copolymers of acrylic/or methacrylic acid with one or more acrylic, vinyl or allyl monomers as an aid to the grinding of mineral particles in aqueous suspension, providing them by their use particular optical properties. The invention also concerns the said aqueous...

20060148950 - Zirconia particles: Zirconia particles, methods of making zirconia particles, composite materials that contain the zirconia particles, methods of making the composite materials, and zirconia sols that contain the zirconia particles are described. The zirconia particles are substantially non-associated and have an average size no greater than 50 nanometers and may contain yttrium....

20060148952 - Tinting optical substrates: The present invention provides a method for tinting an optical substrate. The method includes the steps of applying a coating composition containing: • a polymerisable monomer having a polyoxyalkylene backbone containing at least four contiguous oxyalkylene units, and • an abrasion resistant agent and/or a high crosslinking polymerisable monomer to...

20060148953 - Hydrophilic polymer-oxide-phosphoric acid compositions for proton conducting membranes: An organic-inorganic hydrophilic polymer-oxide hybrid proton conducting membrane (PCM) is produced from a host organic polymer, a filler inorganic oxide, and a proton-source with a pKa less than about 5. Usually, the subject invention comprises PCMs containing host polymer-x-strong acid-y-filler oxide, wherein x is between about 1 and about 10...

20060148954 - Dynamic vulcanization with fluorocarbon processing aids: A curable fluorocarbon elastomer is dynamically cured in the presence of a major amount of a non-curing thermoplastic material and a minor amount of a second fluorocarbon elastomer that does not cure under the dynamic vulcanization conditions. The non-curing elastomer is preferably present at from 1 to 20 parts based...

20060148955 - Rubber formulation and methods for manufacturing same: A rubber composition includes nano-particulate filler and a coupling agent that includes at least one rubber reactive functional group and at least one filler reactive functional group. The filler reactive functional group includes one or more atoms selected from the group consisting of phosphorous, sulfur, titanium, zirconium, or aluminum....

20060148956 - Anisotropic conductive film forming composition: Disclosed herein is an anisotropic conductive film forming composition, including at least one polymer comprising a polymer containing a silane group; at least one polymerizable compound; and a plurality of conductive particles. The at least one polymer may include an elastomeric polymer and a filler polymer, at least one of...

20060148957 - Blends of oxygen scavenging polyamides with polyesters which contain zinc and cobalt: The present invention concerns a method for forming an article by combining a polyester polymer and an oxygen scavenging composition comprising a polyamide in the presence of zinc and a cobalt in a melt processing zone to form a melt; and forming an article such as a sheet or preform...

20060148958 - Polymer gel containing biocompatible material, dry gel, and process for producing polymer gel: The polymer gel obtained from the method for incorporating hydroxyapatite in a polymer hydrogel by impregnating an aqueous phosphoric acid alkali metal salt solution and an aqueous carbonate solution alternately one or more times with a polymer gel consisting of a polymer of a water-soluble organic monomer and a water-swelling...

20060148959 - Process for preparing polymer nanocomposites and nanocomposites prepared therefrom: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a continuous method of forming a polymer nanoparticle composite, the method comprising: (a) combining at least one polymer and at least one type of nanoparticles to form a polymer nanoparticle mixture; and (b) subject the polymer nanoparticle mixture to an energy source,...

20060148960 - Polymer networks: Polymer mixtures containing a first long-chain polymer and a second short-chain polymer. The structural parameters of the two polymers are coordinated in such a way that a polymeric material is obtained which is easier to process while being provided with improved mechanical properties and in part also improved thermal properties...

20060148961 - Elastomeric resin compositions: The present invention relates to elastomeric compounds having a high filler content additionally containg 1 to 400% by weight of resin of microsilica as a modifier to improve the processability. Thereafter, the invention relates to a method for production of elastomeric compounds having a high filler content, wherein microsilica is...

20060148962 - Anti-yellowing polycondensation polymer compositions and articles: A composition, having an improved resistance to yellowing under heat aging, comprising at least 20 weight % of at least one polycondensation polymer having a heat deflection temperature of above 80° C. under a load of 1.82 MPa when measured according to ASTM D648, from 0 to 5 weight %...

20060148963 - Electrically conductive polymerized macrocyclic oligomer carbon nanofiber compositions: The invention relates to electrically conductive compositions comprising polymers derived from macrocyclic oligomers and carbon nanofibers. Also disclosed are molded articles comprising the electrically conductive compositions....

20060148964 - Process for the preparation of block copolymers for tire tread compositions, and these copolymers: A process for the preparation of a functionalized, coupled or starred block copolymer which is usable in a sulphur-cross-linkable rubber composition of reduced hysteresis in the cross-linked state, one at least of said blocks consisting of a polyisoprene and at least one other block consisting of a diene elastomer other...

20060148965 - Expanded graphite and products produced therefrom: Graphite nanoplatelets of expanded graphite and composites and products produced therefrom are described. The preferred method of expanding the graphite is by microwaves or other radiofrequency wave treatment of intercalated graphite. The expanded graphite is preferably then crushed to nanometer (substantially all 200 microns or less). The expanded graphite is...

20060148966 - Expanded graphite and products produced therefrom: Graphite nanoplatelets of expanded graphite and composites and products produced therefrom are described. The preferred method of expanding the graphite is by microwaves or other radiofrequency wave treatment of intercalated graphite. The expanded graphite is preferably then crushed to nanometer (substantially all 200 microns or less). The expanded graphite is...

20060148967 - Method and apparatus for producing an aqueous paint composition from a plurality of premixed compositions: The present invention is directed to the provision of premixed aqueous compositions which are used to provide a paint composition of varying finish characteristics at the point of sale. Thus, the merchant distributing the paint composition made from the subject premixed compositions need only maintain inventory of four compositions. The...

20060148968 - Laser writable composition: Laser writable composition comprising a polymeric laser light absorber dispersed in a matrix polymer, the absorber comprising carbonising particles that comprise a core and a shell, the core comprising a carbonising polymer having a first functional group, and the shell, comprising a compatibilising polymer having a second functional group that...

20060148969 - Resin composition and molded object formed from the resin composition: Disclosed is a resin composition that has excellent impact resistance and excellent heat resistance without substantially deteriorating biodegradability that the lactic acid based resin has inherently. The resin composition includes (A) a lactic acid based resin; (B) an aromatic aliphatic polyester having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 0° C....

20060148970 - Water base dispersion of polyurethane resin, and water base adhesive and water base primer coating agent containing the same: A polyurethane resin aqueous dispersion comprising: dispersion particles incorporating a self-emulsifying polyurethane resin (A) with an anionic group, and a hydrophobic resin (B) with a flow start temperature (X) of no more than 60° C. and a crystallization temperature (Y) within a range from 0 to 50° C.; and an...

20060148971 - Fluoropolymer nanoparticle coating composition: A fluoropolymer coating composition contains a homogeneous mixture of crystalline submicron fluoropolymer particles dispersed in a solvent-borne solution of less crystalline or amorphous fluororesin. The composition may be prepared by blending a latex containing crystalline submicron fluoropolymer particles with a latex containing less crystalline or amorphous fluororesin particles, coagulating and...

20060148973 - Process for preparing fluoropolymer dispersions: A process to substantially remove fluorinated anionic surfactants from fluoropolymer dispersions comprising the following steps: a) addition to the fluoropolymer dispersion of one or more non fluorinated surfactants; b) contact of the dispersion with an anionic exchanger; c) separation of the dispersion from the anionic exchanger and recovery of the...

20060148972 - Removing fluorosurfactant from aqueous fluoropolymer dispersions using anion exchange polymer with functional groups resistant to degradation to trialkylamines: A process for reducing fluorosurfactant content of a stabilized fluorosurfactant-containing aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion comprising contacting the stabilized fluorosurfactant-containing aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion with an anion exchange resin comprising a polymer and quaternary ammonium functional groups to reduce fluorosurfactant content, the functional groups being resistant to degradation which releases trialkylamines. The anion...

20060148974 - Resin compositions and uses thereof: The invention pertains to a resin composition comprising a polymer and a solvent, characterized in that the polymer is obtained by polymerizing the following monomers: (a) an acrylate monomer; (b) a tertiary carboxylic ester; and (c) a monomer selected from the group consisting of a fluoro acrylate monomer, a siloxane...

20060148976 - Defoaming agent for cementitious compositions: A defoaming agent for cementitious compositions is provided, which has an excellent defoaming performance and does not segregate when mixed with a high performance AE water-reducing agent to form a single admixture or when diluted in water at the desired concentration, and which has excellent long term storage properties. The...

20060148978 - Polymer structures formed on fibers and/or nanofiber: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for producing polymer nanostructures, the method comprising the steps of: forming at least one nanostructure substrate, web, membrane or mat; exposing the at least one nanostructure substrate, web, membrane or mat to at least one monomer composition, where the at...

20060148977 - Silyl ester copolymer compositions: The invention relates to a silyl ester copolymer solution having a solids content of at least 55 weight percent and a viscosity of less than 20 poise at 25° C., comprising a silyl ester copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight of less than 20,000. The invention further relates to coating...

20060148975 - Uv-active binding agent: The present invention relates to processes for preparing actinic-radiation-curable and/or dual-cure poly(meth)acrylates by preparing a poly(meth)acrylate containing hydroxy-functional side chains and transesterifying or esterifying the poly(meth)acrylate containing hydroxy-functional side chains with a (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylic acid. The present invention further relates to the actinic-radiation-curable and/or dual-cure poly(meth)acrylates themselves and to...

20060148979 - Rubber composition for tire and pneumatic tire made therefrom: A rubber composition containing 100 parts by weight of a diene-based rubber and 0.5 to 25 parts by weight of a heat expandable microcapsule composed of a thermoplastic resin particle having a substance enclosed therein, capable of vaporizing or expanding due to heat to thereby generate a gas, wherein a...

20060148980 - Waterborne self-crosslinkable polyurethane dispersions and polyurethane:acrylic hybrid dispersions: The present invention concerns a hybrid polymer dispersion comprising a functionalized polyurethane polymer (A) and a functionalised vinyl polymer (B) either as individual particles or as composites particles wherein the polyurethane polymer is prepared in a high boiling point oxygenated coalescing solvent having no functional group reactive with isocyanates and...

20060148981 - Method for producing stable aqueous polymer dispersions based on conjugated alphatic dienes and vinyl aromatic compounds: The present invention provides a process for preparing a stable aqueous copolymer dispersion by free-radically initiated aqueous emulsion polymerization of a) from 19.9 to 80 parts by weight of conjugated aliphatic dienes [monomers a)], b) from 19.9 to 80 parts by weight of vinylaromatic compounds [monomers b)], c) from 0.1...