The invention relates to silane mixtures comprising a silane of the formula I
((R.sup.1).sub.y(R.sup.2).sub.3-ySi—R.sup.3—SH  (I)
and a silane of the formula II
(R.sup.1).sub.y(R.sup.2).sub.3-ySi—R.sup.3—(S—R.sup.4).sub.z—Si(R.sup.1).sub.y(R.sup.2).sub.3-y  (II)
where the molar ratio of silane of the formula I to silane of the formula II is 20:80-85:15. The silane mixture according to the invention can be prepared by mixing the silanes of the formula I and silanes of the formula II.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a rubber composition from which a crosslinked rubber molded product having good softness and excellent resilience performance can be obtained. The present disclosure provides a rubber composition containing (a) a base rubber, (b) a co-crosslinking agent, (c) a crosslinking initiator, and (d) a salt of a benzothiazole derivative, wherein (d) the salt of the benzothiazole derivative includes a compound represented by the formula (1) in which a sulfur atom S.sup.2 constituting a thiocarbonyl group has a Mulliken charge of −0.190 or more.

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[In the formula (1), R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 are identical to or different from each other, and represent an electron-withdrawing group or a hydrogen atom, S.sup.1 and S.sup.2 represent a sulfur atom, X represents a cation component, n is an integer ranging from 1 to 4, and at least one of R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 bonding to the identical benzene ring is an electron-withdrawing group when n is 2 or more.]

Disclosed is a method of preparing a rubber composition comprising the steps of (a) blending in at least one preparatory mixing step at least one natural or synthetic rubbery polymer, a silica filler, a silica coupling agent, and at least one vulcanization accelerator; and (b) subsequently blending therewith in a final mixing step a sulfur curative, wherein the average glass transition temperature of the polymer(s) is −55° C. or less.

Disclosed is a method of preparing a rubber composition comprising the steps of (a) blending in at least one preparatory mixing step at least one natural or synthetic rubbery polymer, a silica filler, a silica coupling agent, and at least one vulcanization accelerator; and (b) subsequently blending therewith in a final mixing step a sulfur curative, wherein the average glass transition temperature of the polymer(s) is −55° C. or less.

Provided are: a resin composition containing a rubber (I), a block copolymer (II) and a crosslinking agent (III), wherein the ratio by mass of the rubber (I) to the block copolymer (II), (I)/(II) is 99/1 to 55/45, and the block copolymer (II) is a block copolymer containing a polymer block (A) that contains an aromatic vinyl compound-derived structural unit and a polymer block (B) that contains a farnesene-derived structural unit (b1), and a molded article of the resin composition.

A stretchable wiring film includes: (A) a stretchable film made of, at least as a top surface of the stretchable film, a cured product of a stretchable film material containing a silicone polyurethane resin; and (B) a stretchable wiring. The top surface of the stretchable film has a repeated uneven pattern formed with depths of 0.1 μm to 5 mm and pitches of 0.1 μm to 10 mm. The stretchable wiring is formed on the top surface of the stretchable film where the repeated uneven pattern is formed. Thus, the present invention provides: a stretchable wiring film having less decrease in electric conductivity in stretching and excellent water repellency on the film top surface; and a method for forming the stretchable wiring film.

A stretchable wiring film includes: (A) a stretchable film made of, at least as a top surface of the stretchable film, a cured product of a stretchable film material containing a silicone polyurethane resin; and (B) a stretchable wiring. The top surface of the stretchable film has a repeated uneven pattern formed with depths of 0.1 μm to 5 mm and pitches of 0.1 μm to 10 mm. The stretchable wiring is formed on the top surface of the stretchable film where the repeated uneven pattern is formed. Thus, the present invention provides: a stretchable wiring film having less decrease in electric conductivity in stretching and excellent water repellency on the film top surface; and a method for forming the stretchable wiring film.

There is provided a rubber composition which can provide a tire having an excellent balance of the breaking properties, the rolling resistance performance (low fuel consumption) and the wet grip performance. The rubber composition includes 100 parts by mass of a diene rubber, and 1 to 100 parts by mass of fine particles (A) having a glass transition point of −70° C. to 0° C. and composed of a polymer comprising constituent units of at least one monofunctional monomer. The fine particles (A) have a crosslinked structure crosslinked by at least one polyfunctional monomer having a polysulfide bond in which at least two successive sulfur atoms are bonded together.

To provide a rubber composition that suppresses shrinkage after molding of a rubber member disposed between an inner liner and a carcass ply of a pneumatic tire, thereby suppressing peeling between members in a green tire and obtaining a green tire having a stable shape, and a pneumatic tire using the rubber composition. Disclosed is a rubber composition for use in a rubber member disposed between an inner liner and a carcass ply of a pneumatic tire, the composition containing a diene-based rubber and a pyrolytic carbon black.

The present invention generally relates to an eco-friendly wearable article comprising a nutrient complex capable of efficiently able to reduce or eliminate methane gas emission during biodegradation of the article, and a method of making the eco-friendly wearable article containing the nutrient complex. Preferably, the nutrient complex typically comprises anionic sulphate ions and cationic salts of iron(II) and copper(II), thereby facilitating methane oxidation in an anaerobic environment such as a landfill.