Abstract:
A soft touch composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition, 50 to 88 wt % of a polymer comprising, based on the total weight of the polymer, 44 to 52 wt % of a polypropylene homopolymer, 3 to 30 wt % of an ethylene-propylene copolymer, and 22 to 52 wt % of an ethylene-C4 to C8 alpha olefin copolymer, and 10 to 40 wt % of glass fibers.
Abstract:
A halogen-free fire-retardant thermoplastic composition composed of: 50% to 70% by weight of fire-retardant fillers, 0.1% to 45% by weight of a copolymer of ethylene and of an ethylenic monomer bearing a polar function, 10% to 25% by weight of a non-functionalized very low density polyethylene (VLDPE), optionally, up to 10% of additives, and 0.1% to 10% by weight of a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), characterized in that the density of the very low density polyethylene (VLDPE) is between 0.85 and 0.91, in that the density of the linear low density polyethylene is greater than 0.91 and in that the linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is grafted with maleic anhydride grafts present on the main chain. Also, a cable, tube, pipe or the like, a layer of which is formed with said composition.
Abstract:
A thermoplastic resin composition for automobiles and a molded part for automobiles manufactured using the same is disclosed. The thermoplastic resin composition for automobiles includes: a semi-aromatic polyamide resin; an aliphatic polyamide resin; a first chelating agent including an amino group and a carboxyl group acid or a salt thereof; a second chelating agent including a C1 to C10 (not including carbon of carboxyl group) aliphatic polyhydric carboxylic acid having two to four carboxyl groups; and fillers. The thermoplastic resin composition for automobiles can have good long-term thermal stability and can maintain mechanical properties despite exposure to high temperature for a long time, and thus can be easily applied to peripheral parts of an automobile engine compartment.
Abstract:
The invention pertains to filled polyamide compositions [composition (C)] comprising: —at least one polyhydric alcohol-modified polyamide, comprising an amount of polyhydric alcohol (PHA, herein after) residues chemically bonded at least to a part of the polyamide [polyamide (A)] of at least 0.1% wt (based on the total weight of polyamide (A)); —at least one filler [filler (F)]; and —at least one polyamide, different from polyamide (A), more than 50% moles of recurring units thereof being of formula —HN—(CH2)5—CO— [polyamide (PA6)], in an amount of 5 to 50% wt, based on the combined weight of polyamide (A) and polyamide (PA6).
Abstract:
This invention relates to certain rubber formulations which exhibit a low level of hysteresis which are comprised of a chemically functionalized renewed rubber and virgin solution styrene-butadiene rubber. These rubber formulations are loaded with a reinforcing silica. The rubber formulations of this invention can be utilized in making rubber products such as, tires, tracks, and conveyor belts which will promote energy savings by virtue of their low hysteretic properties. The present invention more specifically discloses a rubber composition which is comprised of (1) a solution styrene-butadiene rubber; (2) a functionalized renewed rubber composition which is comprised of an elastomeric polymer and a stabilizer; wherein the rubber composition has a crosslink density which is within the range of 0.05 to 2.0×10−5 mole/g, and wherein the rubber composition has a solubility fraction of less than 90 percent; and (3) a reinforcing filler including reinforcing silica.
Abstract:
Provided is a polyalkylene carbonate resin composition having high thermal resistance including: polyalkylene carbonate obtained by reacting carbon dioxide with one or two or more different epoxide compound(s) selected from the group consisting of C2-C10 alkylene oxide unsubstituted or substituted with halogen or alkoxy, C4-C20 cycloalkylene oxide unsubstituted or substituted with halogen or alkoxy, and C8-C20 styrene oxide unsubstituted or substituted with halogen, alkoxy, alkyl or aryl; an epoxy resin; and a curing agent.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a molding composition, a process for the manufacturing of this molding composition, the molded parts obtainable from this molding composition as well as the use of the molding composition for the manufacturing of molded parts used in the automotive industry, for housings, latches, window winding systems, wiper systems, pulleys, sun roof systems, seat adjustments, levers, gears, claws, pivot housing, brackets, wiper arms or seat rails. The molding composition contains at least one polyoxymethylene having terminal OH-groups between 20 mmol/kg and 50 mmol/kg, at least one polyisocyante coupling agent, at least one reinforcing glass fiber that has been sized, and optionally at least one formaldehyde scavenger. The moldings produced from this molding composition are distinguished by their improved mechanical properties while having low formaldehyde emissions and excellent tensile strength while having a good flex fatigue and creep performance.
Abstract:
To provide an epoxy resin composition that is suitable for producing optical sheets which exhibit excellent transparency, heat resistance, strength, smoothness and light resistance, and a cured product thereof.An epoxy resin composition for optical sheets, the composition comprising a polyvalent carboxylic acid (A) represented by formula (I): (wherein, R1's each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or a carboxyl group; q represents the number of substituent R1's, and represents an integer from 1 to 4; and P represents any one of the following x, y and z): (wherein, there may be a plural number of R2's per ring, and R2's each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and * represents a bonding site linked to the oxygen atom; y. A linear alkylene linker having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, with a main chain having 3 or more carbon atoms and being substituted with an alkyl group in at least one site); (wherein, R's each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or a carboxyl group; and * represents a bonding site linked to the oxygen atom, and an epoxy resin (B) having an aliphatic cyclic structure in the molecule).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to glass fibre-reinforced polycarbonate compositions of high rigidity and improved thermal and rheological properties in combination with improved flameproofing properties and a significantly increased Vicat temperature. The present invention furthermore relates to the use of the compositions according to the invention for the production of thin-walled housing parts or switch boxes in the EE (electrical/electronics) and IT (information technology) sector.
Abstract:
This invention relates to compositions comprised of diene-based elastomers containing an antioxidant comprised of a combination of tris(nonyl phenyl) phosphite (TNPP) and tetramethylethylene diamine (TMEDA). The invention further relates a rubber composition and to a polystyrene composite containing such elastomer compositions. The invention additionally relates to articles of manufacture thereof, including tires and polystyrene based articles. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a process of recovery of diene-based elastomer(s) from an organic solvent solution thereof by steam stripping the organic solvent therefrom in the presence of a combination of the TNPP and TMEDA.