The present invention provides a resin composition for stereolithography that is easily shapable with good shape precision while reducing sedimentation of inorganic particles during storage, and a obtained three-dimensional shaped article thereby excels in mechanical characteristics such as flexural strength and flexural modulus, in addition to having a desirable shade and good shade stability. The present invention relates to a resin composition for stereolithography comprising a polymerizable monomer (a), a photopolymerization initiator (b), an inorganic particle (c) having an average particle diameter of 5 to 500 nm, and a hindered phenolic compound (d), wherein the content of the photopolymerization initiator (b) is 0.1 to 10 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the polymerizable monomer (a), the content of the inorganic particle (c) is 50 to 400 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the polymerizable monomer (a), and the content of the hindered phenolic compound (d) is 0.1 to 500 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the photopolymerization initiator (b).

A flame-retardant rubber composition containing the following components (A) to (E) and an outer diaphragm for rail vehicles are provided. The outer diaphragm composed of a cross-linked body of the flame-retardant rubber composition. Accordingly, the present disclosure ensures excellent rubber properties such as tensile strength and elongation at break, and exhibits good flame-retardancy. (A) Excluding (B) below, at least one selected from the group consisting of a diene-based rubber, an olefin-based rubber, a urethane rubber, and a silicone rubber. (B) An acid-modified polyolefin. (C) A metal hydroxide. (D) A phosphinic acid metal salt. (E) A cross-linking agent of component (A).

A flame-retardant rubber composition containing the following components (A) to (E) and an outer diaphragm for rail vehicles are provided. The outer diaphragm composed of a cross-linked body of the flame-retardant rubber composition. Accordingly, the present disclosure ensures excellent rubber properties such as tensile strength and elongation at break, and exhibits good flame-retardancy. (A) Excluding (B) below, at least one selected from the group consisting of a diene-based rubber, an olefin-based rubber, a urethane rubber, and a silicone rubber. (B) An acid-modified polyolefin. (C) A metal hydroxide. (D) A phosphinic acid metal salt. (E) A cross-linking agent of component (A).

The present application is directed to a nanocomposite organo gel having a continuous polymeric network structure, wherein polymer chains are held together by ionic interaction between polymer chain ends, interparticle chain entanglements, layered silicate surface modifier, ionic salt, and layered silicate. The present application is also directed to methods of making and using the nanocomposite organo gel.

The present application is directed to a nanocomposite organo gel having a continuous polymeric network structure, wherein polymer chains are held together by ionic interaction between polymer chain ends, interparticle chain entanglements, layered silicate surface modifier, ionic salt, and layered silicate. The present application is also directed to methods of making and using the nanocomposite organo gel.

The invention relates to a chemical-mechanical polishing composition comprising (a) a first abrasive comprising cationically modified colloidal silica particles, (b) a second abrasive having a Mohs hardness of about 5.5 or more, (c) a cationic polymer, (d) an iron containing activator, (e) an oxidizing agent, and (f) water. The invention also relates to a method of chemically mechanically polishing a substrate, especially a substrate comprising tungsten and barrier layers (e.g., nitrides), with the polishing composition.

The invention relates to a chemical-mechanical polishing composition comprising (a) a first abrasive comprising cationically modified colloidal silica particles, (b) a second abrasive having a Mohs hardness of about 5.5 or more, (c) a cationic polymer, (d) an iron containing activator, (e) an oxidizing agent, and (f) water. The invention also relates to a method of chemically mechanically polishing a substrate, especially a substrate comprising tungsten and barrier layers (e.g., nitrides), with the polishing composition.

The present invention provides multifunctional particulates that release one or more functional compounds in response to environmental triggers and whose external surface modification imparts secondary functionalities to a selected coating composition. For example, disclosed are hydrophobic particles having a smart release mechanism for anticorrosion compounds that release the anticorrosion compounds upon exposure to the local pH changes induced by corrosion processes. Formulations are disclosed for multifunctional smart particles having antimicrobial effects and protections as well.

A curable composition contains (A) a perfluoro(poly)ether group-containing silane compound having two or more Si atoms bonded to at least one group selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group and a hydrolyzable group, (B) a compound (other than (A)) having at least two OR.sup.2 groups bonded to an Si atom (in the formula, R.sup.2 each independently are a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group at each occurrence) or a partial hydrolysis condensate thereof, (C) a condensation catalyst, and (D) surface-treated silica.

A curable composition contains (A) a perfluoro(poly)ether group-containing silane compound having two or more Si atoms bonded to at least one group selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group and a hydrolyzable group, (B) a compound (other than (A)) having at least two OR.sup.2 groups bonded to an Si atom (in the formula, R.sup.2 each independently are a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group at each occurrence) or a partial hydrolysis condensate thereof, (C) a condensation catalyst, and (D) surface-treated silica.