A method for forming a multilayer coating film, comprising the steps of applying a color paint (W) to a substrate to form a colored coating film; applying an effect pigment dispersion (X) to the colored coating film, wherein the effect pigment dispersion (X) contains an effect pigment (x2), and the content of the effect pigment (x2) in the effect pigment dispersion (X) is within a range of 15 to 80 parts by mass, based on 100 parts by mass of the total solids content in the effect pigment dispersion (X), to form an effect first base coating film; applying a transparent colored second base paint (Y) containing a color pigment (y2) to form a transparent colored second base coating film; and applying a clear paint (Z) to form a clear coating film, wherein the clear paint (Z) contains a hydroxy-containing acrylic resin (z1) and an aliphatic triisocyanate compound (z2-1) having a molecular weight within a range of 200 to 350.

A thermosetting coating composition includes a hydroxyl group-containing resin (A), a blocked polyisocyanate curing agent (B), and an amine compound (C) represented by the formula (1). In the formula (1), R.sup.1 to R.sup.5 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or an organic group having one or more carbon atoms. The organic group may contain one or more atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen atoms, nitrogen atoms, sulfur atoms, and halogen atoms. ##STR00001##

A thermosetting coating composition includes a hydroxyl group-containing resin (A), a blocked polyisocyanate curing agent (B), and an amine compound (C) represented by the formula (1). In the formula (1), R.sup.1 to R.sup.5 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or an organic group having one or more carbon atoms. The organic group may contain one or more atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen atoms, nitrogen atoms, sulfur atoms, and halogen atoms. ##STR00001##

A method of manufacturing a mineral fibre thermal insulation product comprises the sequential steps of: Forming mineral fibres from a molten mineral mixture; Spraying a substantially formaldehyde free binder solution on to the mineral fibres, the binder solution comprising: a reducing sugar, an acid precursor derivable from an inorganic salt and a source of nitrogen; Collecting the mineral fibres to which the binder solution has been applied to form a batt of mineral fibres; and Curing the batt comprising the mineral fibres and the binder which is in contact with the mineral fibres by passing the batt through a curing oven so as to provide a batt of mineral fibres held together by a substantially water insoluble cured binder.

A method of manufacturing a mineral fibre thermal insulation product comprises the sequential steps of: Forming mineral fibres from a molten mineral mixture; Spraying a substantially formaldehyde free binder solution on to the mineral fibres, the binder solution comprising: a reducing sugar, an acid precursor derivable from an inorganic salt and a source of nitrogen; Collecting the mineral fibres to which the binder solution has been applied to form a batt of mineral fibres; and Curing the batt comprising the mineral fibres and the binder which is in contact with the mineral fibres by passing the batt through a curing oven so as to provide a batt of mineral fibres held together by a substantially water insoluble cured binder.

The composition contains a compound and a solvent. The compound includes a group represented by formula (1). The compound has a molecular weight of no less than 200 and has a percentage content of carbon atoms of no less than 40% by mass. In the formula (1), R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms or a monovalent fluorinated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together represent a part of an alicyclic structure having 3 to 20 ring atoms constituted together with the carbon atom to which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 bond; Ar.sup.1 represents a group obtained by removing (n+3) hydrogen atoms from an arene or heteroarene having 6 to 20 ring atoms; and X represents an oxygen atom, —CR.sup.3R.sup.4—, —CR.sup.3R.sup.4—O— or —O—CR.sup.3R.sup.4—. ##STR00001##

The composition contains a compound and a solvent. The compound includes a group represented by formula (1). The compound has a molecular weight of no less than 200 and has a percentage content of carbon atoms of no less than 40% by mass. In the formula (1), R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms or a monovalent fluorinated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together represent a part of an alicyclic structure having 3 to 20 ring atoms constituted together with the carbon atom to which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 bond; Ar.sup.1 represents a group obtained by removing (n+3) hydrogen atoms from an arene or heteroarene having 6 to 20 ring atoms; and X represents an oxygen atom, —CR.sup.3R.sup.4—, —CR.sup.3R.sup.4—O— or —O—CR.sup.3R.sup.4—. ##STR00001##

A method for producing three-dimensional molded parts by means of layering, the moisture content of the build material mixture being able to be regulated.

A method for producing three-dimensional molded parts by means of layering, the moisture content of the build material mixture being able to be regulated.

To provide a composition for powder coating material capable of forming a coating film having excellent water and oil repellency, capable of maintaining excellent water and oil repellency even when the surface is rubbed or when used in an environment in contact with water, and having excellent resistance to adhesion of organisms such that organisms such as mold, algae, etc. are less likely to adhere thereto; a powder coating material; and a coated article. The composition for powder coating material comprises polymer (A) composed of at least one member selected from polymer (A1) and polyvinylidene fluoride, and polymer (B). The polymer (A1) is a fluorinated non-block copolymer having units based on a fluoroolefin and units based on a monomer having a crosslinkable group. The polymer (B) is a fluorinated block copolymer having a segment (α) in which the content of fluorine atoms is at least 20 mass %, and a segment (β) in which the content of fluorine atoms is less than 20 mass %, wherein the difference in the numerical value of the content of the fluorine atoms represented by mass %, between in the segment (α) and in the segment (β) is at least 10, and at least one of the segment (α) and the segment (β) has a hydroxy group.