Expandable chlorinated vinyl chloride-based resin particles from which a chlorinated vinyl chloride-based resin foamed molded product achieving both high expansion ratio and excellent surface appearance are provided. The expandable chlorinated vinyl chloride-based resin particles have a porosity of not more than 5.5 (ml/100 g).

A polymer composition is provided with improved stress whitening resistance, having at least one thermoplastic polymer material and a dielectric liquid. A process for preparing the polymer composition, a cable having at least one electrically insulating layer obtained from the polymer composition, and a process for preparing the cable are also provided.

A polymer composition is provided with improved stress whitening resistance, having at least one thermoplastic polymer material and a dielectric liquid. A process for preparing the polymer composition, a cable having at least one electrically insulating layer obtained from the polymer composition, and a process for preparing the cable are also provided.

A silicone gel composition of the present invention contains the following components; A 100 parts by mass of an organopolysiloxane that is curable by an addition reaction; B. 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of an unsaturated hydrocarbon compound having one alkenyl group per molecule; and C. an addition reaction curing catalyst in a catalytic amount. The unsaturated hydrocarbon compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of an a-olefin that is liquid at room temperature (25° C.) and does not volatilize or decompose at 100° C. and α-methylstyrene. A silicone gel sheet of the present invention is obtained by molding the silicone gel composition into a sheet, and curing the sheet.

A silicone gel composition of the present invention contains the following components; A 100 parts by mass of an organopolysiloxane that is curable by an addition reaction; B. 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of an unsaturated hydrocarbon compound having one alkenyl group per molecule; and C. an addition reaction curing catalyst in a catalytic amount. The unsaturated hydrocarbon compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of an a-olefin that is liquid at room temperature (25° C.) and does not volatilize or decompose at 100° C. and α-methylstyrene. A silicone gel sheet of the present invention is obtained by molding the silicone gel composition into a sheet, and curing the sheet.

A silicone gel composition of the present invention contains the following components; A 100 parts by mass of an organopolysiloxane that is curable by an addition reaction; B. 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of an unsaturated hydrocarbon compound having one alkenyl group per molecule; and C. an addition reaction curing catalyst in a catalytic amount. The unsaturated hydrocarbon compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of an a-olefin that is liquid at room temperature (25° C.) and does not volatilize or decompose at 100° C. and α-methylstyrene. A silicone gel sheet of the present invention is obtained by molding the silicone gel composition into a sheet, and curing the sheet.

A composite material and method of producing a composite material for use in fabrication, building and construction is disclosed. A composition as disclosed herein comprises a high proportion of particulate waste material dispersed in a matrix of thermoplastic polymer and wax. A method of producing a composite material comprises melt mixing thermoplastic polymer and wax with a particulate material, thereby dispersing the particulate material in a melt mixture of the composite material.

A composite material and method of producing a composite material for use in fabrication, building and construction is disclosed. A composition as disclosed herein comprises a high proportion of particulate waste material dispersed in a matrix of thermoplastic polymer and wax. A method of producing a composite material comprises melt mixing thermoplastic polymer and wax with a particulate material, thereby dispersing the particulate material in a melt mixture of the composite material.

Polar silane linkers are provided that attach to resins to form silane-functionalized resins. The functionalized resins can be bound to hydroxyl groups on the surface of silica particles to improve the dispersibility of the silica particles in rubber mixtures. Further disclosed are synthetic routes to provide the silane-functionalized resins, as well as various uses and end products that benefit from the unexpected properties of the silane-functionalized resins. Silane-functionalized resins impart remarkable properties on various rubber compositions, such as tires, belts, hoses, brakes, and the like. Automobile tires incorporating the silane-functionalized resins are shown to possess excellent results in balancing the properties of rolling resistance, tire wear, and wet braking performance.

Polar silane linkers are provided that attach to resins to form silane-functionalized resins. The functionalized resins can be bound to hydroxyl groups on the surface of silica particles to improve the dispersibility of the silica particles in rubber mixtures. Further disclosed are synthetic routes to provide the silane-functionalized resins, as well as various uses and end products that benefit from the unexpected properties of the silane-functionalized resins. Silane-functionalized resins impart remarkable properties on various rubber compositions, such as tires, belts, hoses, brakes, and the like. Automobile tires incorporating the silane-functionalized resins are shown to possess excellent results in balancing the properties of rolling resistance, tire wear, and wet braking performance.