Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for manufacturing artificial marble including a first preliminary composition and a second preliminary composition which include an acrylic-based monomer, an acrylic-based resin, a polymerization initiator, a crosslinking agent, a coloring agent, and a gelling agent and have a viscosity of 100,000 Ps to 5,000,000 Ps and/or a storage modulus of 100,000 Pa to 1,000,000 Pa. A viscosity of the second preliminary composition is higher than a viscosity of the first preliminary composition. Coloring agents of the first preliminary composition and the second preliminary composition have different colors. A weight ratio of the first preliminary composition to the second preliminary composition is in a range of 1:1 to 500:1.

Abstract: A panel has a gypsum matrix, in which the following additives are embedded: glass fibre in an amount greater than 1 wt % relative to the gypsum and a synthetic polymeric binder in an amount greater than 2.5 wt % relative to the gypsum. The glass fibre and synthetic polymeric binder are present in a weight ratio of at least 2 parts binder to one part fibre. The amount of sand present in the gypsum matrix lies in the range 0-0.5 wt % relative to the gypsum. The amount of cellulosic fibre present in the gypsum matrix lies in the range 0-2 wt % relative to the gypsum.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for modifying the rheology of a polymer and a polymeric composition obtained by the method. The composition comprises at least one organic peroxide and water in emulsion form. The polymer may comprise a polyolefin. The method comprises extruding a molten polymer and the composition and removing volatile compounds from the molten polymer.

Abstract: Provided herein are coated substrates. Also provided herein are methods for attaching phosphonates, phosphonic acids, or derivatives thereof to an organic or an inorganic substrate (e.g., a metal oxide substrate) via phosphonate chemistry to form the coated substrates provided herein.

Abstract: A trisamide compound has the structure of Formula (I) in which R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups. A polymer composition comprises a trisamide compound of Formula (I) and a polyolefin polymer. The polymer compositions containing a trisamide compound of Formula (I) exhibit very low haze levels and minimal extraction of the trisamide compound.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a terminal-functionalized polymer, rubber compositions containing the polymer, and related processes for preparing the polymer. The functionalizing compound used to prepare the terminal-functionalized polymer has a specified formula which includes a silicon atom and a moiety containing at least two carbon-carbon double bonds in a conjugated configuration.

Abstract: A polyester film comprising a polymeric phosphonate flame retardant in an amount of from about 1.0 to about 25.0 wt % by total weight of the film and further comprising at least one metal cation selected from the group consisting of Group I and Group II metal cations.

Abstract: Described herein are caps or closures made from a resin composition having at least one polyethylene having a density of at least 0.940 g/cm3 when measured following the ISO 1183-2 method at 23° C.; erucamide; and at least 700 ppm based on the total weight of the resin composition of at least one ultraviolet absorber selected from the hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole class. A process for the production of such caps or closures is also described herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to an additive based on (co)polymers resulting from the reaction between at least one dialdehyde compound and at least one complex (co)polymer obtained by polymerization of water-soluble monomers in the presence of at least one host (co)polymer comprising vinylamine functions.

Abstract: An absorbent composition for environmental waste solidification includes a population of superabsorbent polymer particles (SAP) and a second item mixed with the population of SAP. The absorbent composition is configured to absorb moisture from ash waste.

Abstract: A dispersant composition includes a) at least one polymer constituted of monomers having naphthalene ring and/or melamine; b). at least one polymer having carboxylic acid and/or phosphoric acid group and/or any group that is hydrolyzed into carboxylic or phosphoric; and c). at least one polymer having a structure of Formula I: R1 is hydrogen or alky group having carbon number not less than 1, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl group having carbon number not less than 3, alkenyl group having carbon number not less than 2, aryl group having carbon number not less than 6; R2 is hydrogen or alky group having carbon number from 1 to 3; A is alkylene group having carbon number from 3 or 4; m and n are positive numbers wherein m is more than n and the sum of m and n is more than 9 and less than 12. Also provided is a method of using the dispersant composition in a mortar or concrete, and the weight percentage of the dispersant composition is from 0.01% to 2.5% based on the weight of cement in mortar.

Abstract: A polymer-based compound, useful as a polymer masonry unit is disclosed that can include a polymer added to a quarry byproduct to manufacture a quality brick unit. The present disclosure solves the technological problem of providing a structurally sound brick or concrete alternative without the need for kiln firing, using traditionally unusable waste material. By combining quarry byproduct and a polymer, a polymer masonry unit can be fabricated having compressive strength and architectural utility. In one exemplary embodiment, fiber elements can be added to the byproduct and polymer mixture to increase structural stability. The present disclosure improves the performance of the system itself by providing a basic block or brick unit using an environmentally responsible manufacturing process that reduces cost and waste. The manufacturing process includes a polymer/base material that can be poured into molds that cures over a predetermined period, without the need for kiln firing.

Abstract: A photoluminescent coating material which contains: a hydrocarbon-based solvent (A) that has an aniline point of 40° C. or higher; a resin (B1) that is incompatible with the hydrocarbon-based solvent (A); a solvent (C) that is compatible with the hydrocarbon-based solvent (A) and the resin (B1) while having a lower boiling point than the hydrocarbon-based solvent (A); and a scale-like aluminum (D).

Abstract: Provided is a polymer blend composition comprising linear low density polyethylene, a propylene polymer generally having rubber dispersed therein, and a combination of a propylene copolymer and an ethylene copolymer. In one embodiment, there is provided a polymer blend composition comprising 15 to 75 weight percent of a propylene polymer having from 10-60% crystallinity, 30-50 weight percent of a linear low density polyethylene, and a combination of the propylene copolymer and the ethylene copolymer comprising the remainder of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an antidegradant blend, comprising: at least one metal carboxylate; at least one inorganic phosphite; at least one phenolic antioxidant; and at least one organic phosphite antioxidant. As examples, the metal carboxylate may comprise a metal stearate, a metal lactate and/or a metal benzoate while the inorganic phosphite may comprise one or more metal hypophosphites.

Abstract: A highly thixotropic 3D printing concrete and a manufacturing method therefor are provided. The weight percentage of each component calculated per cube of concrete is: 35-40% of cement, 0.1-0.4% of polycarboxylate superplasticizer, 0.1-0.4% of polypropylene fiber, 1.0-3.0% of special thixotropic agent for 3D printing concrete, and 12.5-14.5% of water, and the remainder is sand.

Abstract: Disclosed is a preparation method of a polycarboxylate water reducer having a regular sequence structure. The preparation method of the present invention comprises: performing Michael addition on polyethylene glycol ether acrylate macromonomer A and amino-containing carboxylic acid B for 5-12 hours, then cooling to 0° C., dropwise adding acryloyl chloride slowly and evenly, and further reacting for 12 hours at room temperature to obtain carboxyl-containing polyether macromonomer C; mixing the carboxyl-containing polyether macromonomer C, a small molecular RAFT reagent, an initiator, and water adequately; and holding the polymerization mass concentration at 30%-60% and heating to 60-80° C. in the atmosphere of N2 to react for 2-5 hours to obtain the polycarboxylate water reducer having a regular sequence structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aqueous composition comprising a quaternary amine compound neutralized with a polycarboxylic acid. The aqueous composition is particularly useful for inerting clay in cement compositions as well as compatibilzing pigments in pigment dispersions.

Abstract: There are provided a dispersion composition containing: (A) from 85 to 99.89% by weight of a dispersant (except for the following (B) and (C)); (B) from 0.01 to 5% by weight of an acetylene glycol and/or an acetylene glycol ethoxylate; and (C) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of one or two or more types selected from polyoxy (ethylene-propylene) block polymers having a weight average molecular weight of from 1,500 to 20,000, a content of ethylene oxide of from 20 to 90% by weight, and a content of propylene oxide of from 10 to 80% by weight: a dispersion and an ink composition using the same, and a method of producing the same.

Abstract: A polyvinyl halide compound has thermal conductivity and includes polyvinyl halide resin, natural or synthetic graphite of flake or spheroid form, and at least 0.5 weight percent of epoxidized vegetable oil. Selection of types and amounts of graphite and epoxidized vegetable oil provide thermal conductivity while other desirable properties of the compound are suitably maintained. The compound can be used for making any end use article that needs flame retardance and good thermal management and is especially useful as a thermally conductive material to replace die cast or extruded aluminum heat sinks in industrial applications, such as LED lighting fixtures.