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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7226967 | Reactive phenolic resins in the preparation of highly viscous self-adhesive compositions Hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive based one or more non-thermoplastic elastomers, at least comprising 100 parts by mass of the non-thermoplastic elastomer(s), from 1 to 200 parts by mass of one or more tackifying resins, from 1 to 100 parts by mass of one or more... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7210339 | Adhesive compositions and method for selection thereof Adhesive compositions and a method for selecting adhesive compositions are disclosed herein. Preferred adhesives generally have small domains and/or a homogeneous domain distribution. The method of selecting adhesives is based on size and distribution of the domains... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7060757 | Rubber composition and pneumatic tire using the same A rubber composition comprises (1) a rubber component including at least one of polybutadiene rubber and a styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber having a content of vinyl bond of not less than 30%, (2) at least one specified compound as a vulcanization accelerator, and... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7041746 | Accelerator system for synthetic polyisoprene latex The invention pertains to an accelerator system, such as an accelerator system for synthetic polyisoprene latex. The accelerator system comprises dithiocarbamate and thiourea and can produce synthetic polyisoprene films having a tensile strength of about 3,000 psi t... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6800680 | Hot-melt adhesive composition comprising acidic polymer and basic polymer blends 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... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6777468 | Soft sealing material There is disclosed a composition for a soft (non-metal) sealing material having the following percentage composition based on the overall composition: from 4 to 9 wt. % of fibrillated polyaramide fibers; less than 60 wt. % of powder graphite having a carbon content ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6727334 | Resin composition and cured product The invention relates to a resin composition exhibiting excellent coatability and capable of forming coatings with high hardness, superior scratch resistance, low curling properties, superb adhesion, excellent transparency, and superior coating surface appearance wi... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6590013 | Hardener for use in-urea-formaldehyde and urea-melamine-formaldehyde based adhesives, an adhesive composition comprising said hardener and its use A hardener for use in urea-formaldehyde and urea-melamine-formaldehyde based adhesives comprises a polyvinyl acetate emulsion together with a metal chloride and an ammonium salt. The adhesive composition comprising a urea-formaldehyde or urea-melamine-for... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6365654 | Transparent resin compositions with near infrared absorption characteristics This invention provides transparent resin compositions with excellent near infrared absorption characteristics comprising 100 parts by weight of a transparent thermoplastic resin, about 0.01 to about 2 parts by weight of a specific copper dithiocarbamate ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6171671 | Rubber compositions and products devoid of zinc A rubber composition comprising: (A) at least one copolymer ingredient selected from the group consisting of ethylene/-olefin copolymer rubber and ethylene/-olefin/unconjugated diene copolymer rubber, (B) nickel diisobutyldithiocarbamate, and (C)... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6080929 | Stabilized filler compositions for cable and wire The present invention is directed to an improvement in a wire or cable system comprising a wire or cable portion, an insulation composition surrounding the wire or cable portion, a filler material surrounding the insulation composition and a jacket compos... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5284890 | Synthetic rubber composition The invention disclosed relates to an injection mouldable synthetic rubber composition which provides twenty-four hour protection from penetration by H-agent and as such is particularly suitable for use in gas masks. The novel rubber composition comprises... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5216056 | Color stabilization of filled polyolefins The invention relates to silicate mineral filled polyolefin compositions which are stabilized against color deterioration during processing by incorporting therein a synergistic color stabilizer composition consisting of zinc dibutylidthiocarbamate and zi... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5196463 | Non-postcure vulcanizing composition and elastomers made therefrom A method is disclosed for the vulcanization of acrylic gums having active halogen groups, comprising adding thereto a mixture of trithiocyanic acid, a metal salt of an aliphatic organic acid and a metal dialkyl dithiocarbamate and applying heat to the res... | 03/23/1993 |
| 4863977 | Process for preparing interpenetrating polymer network objects employing rubber-modified polymers This invention provides hardenable compositions useful as construction media for a wide range of applications. Particular utility is found in the dental and medical arts where such compositions are highly suitable for the formation and construction of den... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4732573 | Novel dye salts of cationic dyes, having thiocyanatometallate or cyanatometallate complex anions for spin dyeing acid modified polyacrylonitrile Dye salts of a mono- or polycationic dye where the anion conforms to a general formula (1) or (2) in which Me in the formula (1) is the divalent zinc cation, the divalent iron cation, the divalent cobalt cation, the divalent tin cation or the divalent cop... | 03/22/1988 |
| 4691059 | Copolymerizable UV stabilizers This invention describes UV-stabilized step growth polymers such as polyesters, polyurethanes, polycarbonates, and combinations thereof. The UV-stabilizing moieties present in these polymers comprise chemically bound, pendant ortho-hydroxydiphenyl ketone ... | 09/01/1987 |
| 4632950 | Scorch resistant, crosslinkable composition containing mixture of copper and metal dithiocarbamates A crosslinkable composition of a polymeric thermoplastic and/or elastomeric material which is susceptible to scorching when processed at elevated temperatures, prior to crosslinking, in the presence of a free radical initiator, is protected against such s... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4382109 | Abrasion resistant silicone coated thermoplastic article and method for making A method is provided for making abrasion resistant, non-opaque thermoplastic articles, for example, silicone-coated polycarbonate sheet useful as glazing material. A mixture of a certain UV absorber, for example a cyanoacrylate, and light stabilizer, such... | 05/03/1983 |
| 4317758 | Viscosity-stabilized aqueous solutions Selected sulfur-containing compounds function as solution viscosity stabilizers in aqueous compositions comprising acrylamide polymers containing a redox couple or components which can produce a redox couple in the presence of the solution. The aqueous co... | 03/02/1982 |
| 4076689 | Ultraviolet light stabilizer combination for polymers Ultraviolet light stabilizer combinations for polymeric materials are provided by mixing zinc oxide, a zinc dihydrocarbyldithiocarbamate and a nickel compound selected from the group consisting of nickel dikydrocarbyldithiocarbamate, a nickel phosphonte a... | 02/28/1978 |
| 4028292 | Hot melt adhesive A thermoplastic hot melt pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which is resistant to heat deterioration at elevated temperatures and, therefore, may be melted and maintained hot and ready for coating for extended periods of time without detracting from ... | 06/07/1977 |
| 3953540 | Acrylonitrile-chlorinated polyethylene-styrene resinous molding compositions containing antimony trioxide A resinous composition suitably used for molding purposes composed of an acrylonitrile-chlorinated polyethylene-styrene ternary resin and antimony trioxide and possessing high flame retardancy and superior antistatic properties.... | 04/27/1976 |