There is described a powder coating composition suitable for food contact use comprising a mix of: (A) a first polyester that is amorphous and COOH functional being obtained from IPA and/or TPA and no more than 10 mole % neopentyl glycol (NPG); (B) a second optional COOH functional polyester obtained from analiphatic diacid and analiphatic diol, and (C) a curing agent that comprises functional groups reactable with the COOH of the polyester(s). The powders are suitable for coating the interior of metal cans especially those holding alcoholic beverages.

There is described a powder coating composition suitable for food contact use comprising a mix of: (A) a first polyester that is amorphous and COOH functional being obtained from IPA and/or TPA and no more than 10 mole % neopentyl glycol (NPG); (B) a second optional COOH functional polyester obtained from analiphatic diacid and analiphatic diol, and (C) a curing agent that comprises functional groups reactable with the COOH of the polyester(s). The powders are suitable for coating the interior of metal cans especially those holding alcoholic beverages.

A foamed article includes from about 80 wt. % to about 95 wt. % of a polycarbonate base resin including a first polycarbonate and a second polycarbonate, from about 3 wt. % to about 16 wt. % of a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer, from about 0.01 wt. % to about 1 wt. % of a non-bromine flame retardant, from about 0.1 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of filler, and from about 0.01 wt. % to about 1 wt. % of a mold release agent. The foamed article exhibits a V0 rating at 3 mm measured according to UL 94. The foamed article exhibits improved multi-axial impact strength and can be employed in applications requiring impact strength and flame performance.

A foamed article includes from about 80 wt. % to about 95 wt. % of a polycarbonate base resin including a first polycarbonate and a second polycarbonate, from about 3 wt. % to about 16 wt. % of a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer, from about 0.01 wt. % to about 1 wt. % of a non-bromine flame retardant, from about 0.1 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of filler, and from about 0.01 wt. % to about 1 wt. % of a mold release agent. The foamed article exhibits a V0 rating at 3 mm measured according to UL 94. The foamed article exhibits improved multi-axial impact strength and can be employed in applications requiring impact strength and flame performance.

Corrosion and chip-resistant coatings for high tensile steel components, such as automotive coil springs, can be formed from a coating composition comprising a primer having an epoxy resin with the proviso that the epoxy resin does not have an EEW of about 860 to about 930, a polyhydroxyl functional phenolic curing agent having a HEW of about 200 to about 500, and a platy filler. The primer contains less than 20 wt % zinc. The topcoat includes an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 450 to about 1400, an elastomer-modified epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 1000 to about 1600, a foaming agent and a reinforcing fiber.

Corrosion and chip-resistant coatings for high tensile steel components, such as automotive coil springs, can be formed from a coating composition comprising a primer having an epoxy resin with the proviso that the epoxy resin does not have an EEW of about 860 to about 930, a polyhydroxyl functional phenolic curing agent having a HEW of about 200 to about 500, and a platy filler. The primer contains less than 20 wt % zinc. The topcoat includes an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 450 to about 1400, an elastomer-modified epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 1000 to about 1600, a foaming agent and a reinforcing fiber.

Provided is a highly insulating film having excellent electrical characteristics (breakdown voltage), heat resistance, and handling properties such as windability and processability. The highly insulating film is a biaxially stretched film made of a styrene polymer having a syndiotactic structure as a main component. The highly insulating film contains specific inert fine particles A, antioxidant, and polymer Y having a glass transition temperature Tg by DSC of 130 C. or more each in a specific amount, and has a refractive index in the thickness direction of 1.5750 or more and 1.6350 or less.

Provided is a highly insulating film having excellent electrical characteristics (breakdown voltage), heat resistance, and handling properties such as windability and processability. The highly insulating film is a biaxially stretched film made of a styrene polymer having a syndiotactic structure as a main component. The highly insulating film contains specific inert fine particles A, antioxidant, and polymer Y having a glass transition temperature Tg by DSC of 130 C. or more each in a specific amount, and has a refractive index in the thickness direction of 1.5750 or more and 1.6350 or less.

An electrically conductive composition comprising a binder and filler particles in which at least a portion of the particles are silver-plated. In one embodiment the composition comprises a binder such as a polyurethane, electrically conductive filler particles, silver-plated filler particles and solvent.

An electrically conductive composition comprising a binder and filler particles in which at least a portion of the particles are silver-plated. In one embodiment the composition comprises a binder such as a polyurethane, electrically conductive filler particles, silver-plated filler particles and solvent.