Abstract: An ionomeric particulate composition made by suspension polymerization is provided. The composition comprises at least one vinyl monomer; an acid monomer; a metal oxide; at least two surfactants, one of which is a monomer surfactant; and polyacrylamide. The particulates' size can be controlled by use of the polyacrylainide and various surfactants, and not through the conventional means of homogenization. Particle size in the range of less than 10 micrometers can be made. The ionomeric particulate is made in the absence of a chain transfer agent and thus can have high molecular weight.

Abstract: Methods of imagewise printing of adhesives that includes providing a latent adhesive image and then activating the latent adhesive image to form an adhesive image. Methods of preparing latent adhesive toners that involve limited coalescence.

Abstract: A method of adhesively bonding an adhesive coated, semi-rigid film to a substrate is reported. The method utilizes at least two alignment tools that are each positioned to substantially contact the surface of a substrate at an outer edge of the substrate. The adhesive-coated, semi-rigid film is then interposed between the first and the second alignment tools and the adhesive is brought into contact with the major surface of the substrate. The semi-rigid film is then aligned by contacting a first side edge of the semi-rigid film with a major surface of a first alignment tool and contacting a second side edge of the semi-rigid film with a major surface of a second alignment tool such that the film is aligned relative to the edge of the substrate. After alignment, pressure is applied to at least a portion of the surface area of the first side of the semi-rigid film to effectuate adhesive bonding of the film to the major surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blend of at least one amorphous ethylene/propylene-derived copolymer, at least one non-stereoregular propylene-derived polymer having a melt viscosity of greater than about 500 Poise, and an optional tackifier that provide pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions in which a good balance of adequate adhesion to both low and relatively high surface energy substrates can be achieved.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of repairing one or both sides of an optically damaged substrate such as rigid glass or plastic window, signage or displays. The invention also relates to the repaired substrates. This invention also relates to an article comprising a transparent stack of sheets that may be applied, for example, to protect said repaired substrates such as glass or plastic windows, signage or displays. A topmost sheet can be peeled away after it is damaged to reveal an undamaged sheet below. The invention also relates to the protected substrates and a method of protecting substrates such as glass or plastic windows, signage and displays from vandalism or other surface damage by adhering the stack of sheets to the substrate to be protected and subsequently pulling a topmost sheet away from the stack after it becomes damaged.

Abstract: Polymerization initiator systems comprising an organoborane and a vinyl aromatic compound are described. The polymerization initiator systems are particularly useful in formulating two-part curable bonding compositions, particularly those that cure to acrylic adhesives, more particularly those that cure to acrylic adhesives capable of bonding low surface energy substrates. Also described are bonding compositions comprising an organoborane, at least one polymerizable monomer, and at least one vinyl aromatic compound.

Abstract: Moisture-curable silicone sealing compositions that are tacky and self-supporting at room temperature prior to cure. When measured at 25°±1° C. at a frequency of 0.1 rad/sec, the compositions have a storage shear modulus of at least 9.0 KPa, a loss shear modulus of at least 4.0 KPa, and a viscosity of at least 98.5 KPa Sec.

Abstract: Seamless backings and seamless coated abrasive articles are provided. The seamless backings and seamless coated abrasive articles have a backing binder formed from a backing binder precursor comprising an aromatic polyisocyanate prepolymer, a polyol curative, an acrylated urethane, and at least one polymerization agent. Also provided is a method for preparing seamless backings and seamless coated abrasive articles.

Abstract: This invention relates to an article comprising a transparent stack of sheets that may be applied, for example, to protect substrates such as glass or plastic windows, signage or displays. A topmost sheet can be peeled away after it is damaged to reveal an undamaged sheet below. The invention also relates to the protected substrates and a method of protecting substrates such as glass or plastic windows, signage and displays from vandalism or other surface damage by adhering the stack of sheets to the substrate to be protected and subsequently pulling a topmost sheet away from the stack after it becomes damaged.

Abstract: An abrasive article is provided which comprises a backing and at least one three-dimensional abrasive coating bonded to a surface of the backing. The abrasive coating comprises a binder formed from a cured binder precursor having dispersed therein a plurality of diamond bead abrasive particles and a filler which comprises from about 40 to about 60 percent weight of the abrasive coating. The abrasive article is particularly suitable for abrading a glass or a glass ceramic workpiece in the presence of a lubricant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blend of at least one (meth)acrylate polymer and at least one amorphous propylene-derived polymer, and an optional tackifier that provide pressure sensitive adhesive compositions in which improved peel adhesion to at least one of low and relatively high surface energy substrates can be achieved.

Abstract: Low VOC content brake cleaner compositions useful for removing oil and particulate contamination from braking system components of vehicles such as automobiles are reported. The brake cleaner compositions comprise about 5% to about 30% by weight methyl acetate; about 25% to about 50% of a hydrocarbon according to the formula CnH2n+x, where n is 5 to 8 and x is 0 or 2; and about 25% to about 55% by weight acetone.

Abstract: Secondary amine-functional silanes comprising at least one ester group and at least one amide group are disclosed. The secondary amine-functional silanes are preparable from relatively inexpensive, commercially available raw ingredients, are stable at room temperature and are reactive toward electrophiles. Also disclosed are silane-terminated polymers, silane-terminated polyurethane dispersions, and moisture-cured polymers derived therefrom.

Abstract: The invention provides pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) coated articles, including tapes and transfer coatings, having microstructured surfaces and methods of making pressure-sensitive adhesive articles bearing such microstructured surfaces. The performance properties of the pressure-sensitive adhesive articles can be tailored by independently varying the microstructure and the rheological properties of the pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal oxide particles capable of being highly dispersed in organic materials to form transparent colloids and ceramers. The metal oxide particles of the present invention have surfaces attached to a dispersing aid and a degree of crystallinity of greater than 55 percent. The crystallite diameter of the metal oxide particles is greater than about 4 nanometers and less than about 20 nanometers. The present invention also relates to the colloids and ceramers prepared using these metal oxide particles and the methods associated with the preparation of the particles, colloids, and ceramers.

Abstract: A fused metal matrix abrasive body and method of preparing a fused metal matrix abrasive body is provided. The fused metal matrix abrasive body comprises a plurality of metal coated abrasive particles and a fused metal matrix comprising a bond metal and an effective amount of an oxygen scavenger metal. The metal coated abrasive particles are distributed in the fused metal matrix which bonds the abrasive particles together. The oxygen scavenger metal functions as a scavenger (i.e., “getter) for oxygen thereby protecting the adhesion promoting metal coating on the abrasive particle from the oxidation.

Abstract: Easily removable, pressure-sensitive adhesive tape/wheel weight articles are provided. The articles of the invention comprise (a) a stretchable tape, wherein the tape has a first major surface and a second opposing major surface; and (b) a weight attached to the first major surface of the tape; wherein said tape is capable of being firmly bonded to a wheel via the second major surface of the tape and further being capable of being removed from the wheel and the weight after being stretched at an angle no greater than about 35 degrees from the surface of the wheel.

Abstract: A zirconia sol comprising an aqueous phase having dispersed therein a plurality of single crystal zirconia particles having an average primary particle size less than about 20 nm. The zirconia sols are substantially non associated having a dispersion index ranging from about 1-3 and are highly crystalline exhibiting a crystallinity index of about 0.65 or greater. Of the crystalline phase, about 70% or greater exists in combined cubic and tetragonal crystal lattice structures without a crystal phase stabilizer. Also described is a hydrothermal method of making zirconia sols having substantially non-associated zirconia particles and composite materials made from the zirconia sols.

Abstract: A cylindrical, abrasive grinding wheel having a cylindrical abrasive region with an abrasive surface at an outer circular band thereof. The abrasive region includes layers of abrasive particles. The layers of abrasive particles can be tilted with respect to an axis of rotation of the grinding wheel or they can such that grooving in the grinding wheel and a workpiece ground by the grinding wheel can be reduced. Alternatively, the abrasive region can be formed from a plurality of abrasive segments each having layers of abrasive particles. The layers of abrasive particles can be staggered in the direction of the axis of rotation from one segment to another. This can also reduce grooving in the grinding wheel and workpieces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an approach for improving the compatibility of antistatic agents and ceramer hardcoats so that such hardcoats can be provided with excellent antistatic characteristics. In particular, it has been discovered that the antistatic agents of this invention can be combined with aqueous sols of surface treated, colloidal inorganic oxide particles having a negative surface charge without destabilizing the negatively charged colloids. It has further been discovered that the combination of the antistatic agent and negatively charged, surface treated colloids of this invention interspersed in a cured ceramer matrix unexpectedly provides dramatic improvements in antistatic protection. The antistatic approach of this invention also provides excellent antistatic protection over a wide range of relative humidity, including conditions in which RH is below 40%, especially at 15% to 40% RH.