A curable polyorganosiloxane composition includes (a) a polyorganosiloxane having two or more curable functional groups per molecule; (b) a crosslinking agent having per molecule two or more crosslinkable groups having reactivity with the curable functional groups of the component (a); (c) a curing catalyst capable of catalyzing a crosslinking reaction of the component (a) and the component (b); (d) a pigment which itself does not emit a fluorescent light; and (e) a UV tracer. The composition can be used as an adhesive.

The present disclosure relates to a novel flame retardant and stabilizer additive composition for thermoplastic polymers, the additive composition including at least one phosphorus-containing flame retardant and at least one carbodiimide, as described herein. The presently disclosed additive compositions are useful over a wide range of thermoplastic applications, particularly in thermoplastic polymers that are processed and/or used at high temperatures.

The present disclosure relates to a novel flame retardant and stabilizer additive composition for thermoplastic polymers, the additive composition including at least one phosphorus-containing flame retardant and at least one carbodiimide, as described herein. The presently disclosed additive compositions are useful over a wide range of thermoplastic applications, particularly in thermoplastic polymers that are processed and/or used at high temperatures.

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.

Provided is a curable resin composition for obtaining a cured product that can satisfy both high heat resistance and high adhesiveness to metal, a cured product thereof, and methods of producing the curable resin composition and the cured product, and a semiconductor device using the cured product as a sealant. A curable resin composition containing (A) a multifunctional benzoxazine compound having two or more benzoxazine rings, (B) a multifunctional epoxy compound having at least one norbornane structure and at least two epoxy groups, (C) a curing agent, (D) a triazole-based compound, and optionally (E) a curing accelerator and (F) an inorganic filler, a cured product thereof, and methods of producing the curable resin composition and the cured product. A semiconductor device in which a semiconductor element is disposed in a cured product obtained by curing a curable resin composition containing components (A) to (D), and optionally components (E) and (F).

Provided is a curable resin composition for obtaining a cured product that can satisfy both high heat resistance and high adhesiveness to metal, a cured product thereof, and methods of producing the curable resin composition and the cured product, and a semiconductor device using the cured product as a sealant. A curable resin composition containing (A) a multifunctional benzoxazine compound having two or more benzoxazine rings, (B) a multifunctional epoxy compound having at least one norbornane structure and at least two epoxy groups, (C) a curing agent, (D) a triazole-based compound, and optionally (E) a curing accelerator and (F) an inorganic filler, a cured product thereof, and methods of producing the curable resin composition and the cured product. A semiconductor device in which a semiconductor element is disposed in a cured product obtained by curing a curable resin composition containing components (A) to (D), and optionally components (E) and (F).

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.

To provide a coating material capable of forming a solar cell module excellent in the weather resistance, the power generation efficiency and the design, a cover glass, a solar cell module comprising the cover glass, and an outer wall material for building. The cover glass of the present invention is a cover glass comprising a glass plate and a layer containing a fluorinated polymer having units based on a fluoroolefin, on at least one surface of the glass plate, which has an average visible reflectance of from 10 to 100%, and an average near infrared transmittance of from 20 to 100%.