Abstract: Storage-stable organosilane quaternary compounds are provided in the form of adducts with urea (clathrates). The urea-organosilane quaternary clathrates enable the shipment, storage and preparation of compositions without hazardous solvents for end-use by manufacturers and consumers. Multifunctional cleansing and coating compositions are prepared employing the clathrates without sacrificing the properties and benefits of the organosilane quats.

Abstract: A method of protecting a surface includes applying to the surface a protective composition containing an aqueous wax emulsion. The composition prevents or reduces degradation of the surface of equipment in a facility where the surface is contacted by alkali metal silicate solutions. The compositions are useful, for example, in facilities for treating poultry or other meat carcasses with alkali metal silicates, in facilities for manufacturing detergents, in paper mills, and in any other facility using liquid alkali metal silicate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent substrate based on glass or one or more polymers, or a ceramic or glass substrate, or a substrate made of architectural material of the type comprising a wall render, a concrete slab or block, architectural concrete, roof tile, material of cementitious composition, terracotta, slate, stone, metal surface or a fibrous substrate, based on glass of the mineral insulation wool type, or glass reinforcement yarns. This substrate is distinguished in that it is provided, on at least part of its surface, with a coating whose mesoporous structure exhibits photocatalytic properties and comprises at least partially crystallized titanium oxide. Process for manufacturing this substrate, its application in glazing, as architectural material or as mineral insulation wool is also described.

Abstract: A fountain solution composition for lithographic printing characterized by comprising at least one acyclic hydrocarbon diol compound, having 9 carbon atoms in total and two —OH groups, wherein the number of carbon atoms existing between said two —OH groups via minimal distance is from 2 to 6; said fountain solution composition can be used to improve blanket piling.

Abstract: Sand casting is an old art. In this molding process sand is compacted around a pattern and the pattern is removed, leaving a mold cavity the shape of the pattern. Molten metal can then be poured into the cavity to form the object. To increase the life of the mold, and to make removal of the pattern easier, the pattern must be coated with a protective material. A pattern coating composition is disclosed wherein the composition is an emulsion including oil, water, graphite, a water dispersible amine, and a clay reactive with the amine to form an organophylic clay.

Abstract: A liquid release agent for application onto an edge region of a panel, in particular a furniture panel, provided or to be provided with a coating by means of adhesive or glue, includes a mineral oil having a viscosity in compliance with German Industrial Standard DIN 51262 of ?2.5 to ?35 mm2/s at a temperature of 20° C., and an alcoholic solvent which is added to the mineral oil.

Abstract: An asphalt release agent based on glycerin, and which may also contain water, a surfactant, and a biocide. The asphalt release agent inhibits asphalt concrete from adhering to containers, tools, and machinery while also being biodegradable, formed from a renewable resource, and generally nontoxic.

Abstract: The present invention is an electronic whiteboard having a low-gloss surface with anti-graffiti properties.

Abstract: A method of making a hydrophobic, disordered composite material having protrusive surface features includes the following steps: making a disordered composite body comprised of a recessive phase and a protrusive phase, the recessive phase having a higher susceptibility to a preselected etchant than the protrusive phase; treating a surface of the composite body with the preselected etchant so that the protrusive phase protrudes from the surface to form a plurality of protrusive surface features and the recessive phase defines a recessive surface between the surface features; and applying a hydrophobic coating to the protrusive surface features.

Abstract: The invention provides aqueous release agent dispersions for producing polyurethane moldings, substantially including A) at least one agent having release activity, and selected from the group consisting of soaps, oils, waxes and silicones, and B) emulsifiers and C) if desired, foam stabilizers, and D) if desired, viscosity modifiers, and E) if desired, auxiliaries and additives, and F) at least one alkali metal or alkaline earth metal carboxylate, and G) water.

Abstract: A method of producing a water resistant fiber-cement product. The water repelling agent can be added or applied to the fiber-cement or indeed the material forming the fiber cement at a number of different stages in the process. The resultant material has increased water impermeability over conventional fiber-cement products.

Abstract: The invention also relates to a method to increase stain resistance and penetration resistance of aqueous coating compositions which method comprises providing a coating composition which contain at least one pigment, at least one film-forming polymer in the form of an aqueous polymer dispersion and at least one anionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant comprises at least 85% by weight, preferably at least 90% by weight, more preferably at least 95% by weight, based on the total weight of anionic surfactant in the coating composition, of at least one anionic surfactant S, which is selected from semi-esters of sulfuric acid or phosphoric acid with an alcohol, which alcohol carries at least one alkyl radical having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms or an alkyl substituted phenyl radical wherein alkyl has from 4 to 30 carbon atoms and which alcohol may carry an oligo-C2-C3-alkylene-ether group provided that the number of repeating units in the oligo-C2-C3-alkylene-ether group is at most 15, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A cementitious material in powder form comprising cement, also comprises sufficient of a granulated hydrophobing additive, which comprises form 5 to 15 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane component, form 10 to 50 parts by weight of a water-soluble or water-dispersible binder and from 50 to 90 parts by weight of a carrier particle, to give from 0.01 to 5% by weight of the organosiloxane component based on the weight of the cement. The cementitious material displays good hydrophobicity, which may improve upon subsequent wettings of the applied cementitious material to a substrate.

Abstract: A composition of a water-repellent agent has a solvent and a solute. The solvent is water. The solute is dissolved in water and has isocyanate-acryl, non-ionic fluoro-acryl, 4,4-dipheylmethane diisocyanate, zinc acetate and polyethylene wax. Isocyanate-acryl has a concentration in a range of 10˜40 gram in per liter of the water-repellent agent (i.e. 10˜40%). Non-ionic fluoroacryl has a concentration in a range of 80˜150% t. 4,4-dipheylmethane diisocyanate has a concentration in a range of 5˜12%. Zinc acetate has a concentration in a range of 1˜20%. Polyethylene wax emulsion has a concentration in a range of 1˜40%. Therefore, a fabric treated with the present invention has good waterproof ability, widely enhanced color fastness in light and improved tear-resistance strength at the same time.

Abstract: A water based spray wax composition containing a microemulsion of a cationic wax nanoparticles, a quaternary silicone compound and zinc oxide nanoparticles providing long lasting protection of paint, glass, and metal, plastic, rubber, or elastomeric trim surfaces. The use of microemulsions or nanometer sized particles in the primary ingredients provides a transparent spray wax composition, which provides excellent coverage due to a significantly larger surface area, due to the nanoparticles used in the formulation. It also enables the wax particles to penetrate and fill small cracks and crevices for improved appearance, and durability of the spray wax properties.

Abstract: A process for the offset printing of a receiving medium with a functional pattern comprising in any order the steps of: applying a printing ink to a printing plate and wetting the printing plate with an aqueous fountain medium containing a solution or a dispersion containing at least one moiety having at least colouring, pH-indicating, whitening, fluorescent, phosphorescent, X-ray phosphor or conductive properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid protectant composition composed of a cationic microemulsion of a natural wax (carnauba wax) nanometer sized particles and zinc oxide nanometer sized particles in combination with a quaternary siloxane compound. The protectant composition of the present invention cleans, protects preserves and enhances the appearances of leather or vinyl surfaces used for covering items in the home or in vehicles. The product is easy to apply to both smooth and textured surfaces and has a transparent appearance. The product dries quickly and does not leave an oily residue. Utilization of nano technology to select components having nano sized particles provides a uniform deposition of the product leaving a thin film having exceptional protection properties. Unlike conventional protectants, the invention of the instant composition dries quickly and leaves no oily residue behind.

Abstract: Emulsions, useful for imparting water resistance to gypsum products are disclosed. The emulsions of the invention include at least one wax, an alkyl phenol and a hydrophyllic metallic salt, preferably magnesium sulfate. The emulsions of the invention do not require the addition of a starch compound and therefore exhibit enhanced stability even at higher solids content then compared to prior art emulsions.

Abstract: A dampening water composition for a lithographic printing comprising an adduct compound of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide to ethylenediamine, which compound has a weight-average molecular weight of from 500 to 1500. The dampening water composition can be used in printing job without requiring a high degree of skill, and is capable of replacing a conventional dampening water composition using isopropyl alcohol, in various continuous water supply-type printing machines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which are suitable for use as friction reducing agents, which can be particularly useful as release agents. The compositions comprise water and a surfactant capable of forming liquid crystals. The invention also relates to methods of production of such compositions, their use and substrates treated with such compositions.

Abstract: This invention provides an antistatic coating composition and antistatic hard coating film coated with the composition. The antistatic coating composition, which comprises curable hard coating solution mixed with antistatic coating recipe, contains no conductive fine powder or fine particle, thus can be preserved longer. The antistatic hard coating film has superior antistatic ability, higher transmittance=and has no visible color shift.

Abstract: The invention provides release agent dispersions for producing polyurethane moldings, substantially comprising A) at least one agent having release activity, from the group consisting of soaps, oils, waxes and silicones, and B) at least one bismuth carboxylate, and C) organic solvent, and, if desired, D) typical auxiliaries and additives.

Abstract: A product for treating the surfaces of vehicles comprising a silanol-containing composition used to enhance gloss and aid in protecting substrates. More particularly, a product for treating vehicles comprising silanols and catalysts that cure to form a durable coating when exposed to the moisture in air.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for coating that can form a waterproof siliceous coating film. To impart water resistance to a film formed by binder of alkali silicate, radioactive material is used in combination with the binder. Additionally, inorganic filler, inorganic body pigment, inorganic color pigment, additive, and water are used in combination, thereby attaining a coating film that combines water resistance, acid resistance, and non-flammability.

Abstract: Piling due to ink, paper fibers and/or clay fillers occurs frequently during an offset printing process, resulting in the deterioration in print quality and lost manual time due to the necessity to clean the equipment. It has been experimentally found that small quantities of certain high molecular weight polyethylene oxide polymers can alleviate this serious problem. However, the overall effectiveness will depend on the concentration of the total make-up of component in the fountain solution.

Abstract: Preservative compositions for wood products are described. The compositions include at least one boron-containing material, such as but not limited to boric anhydride, and at least one silane-containing material, such as but not limited to methyltrichlorosilane. Optionally, at least one solvent, such as tetrahydrofuran, pentane, or water, may also be employed in the compositions. The compositions impart protection to the treated wood products, especially damage caused by exposure to water and insects.

Abstract: A hydrophobic disordered composite material having a protrusive surface feature includes a recessive phase and a protrusive phase, the recessive phase having a higher susceptibility to a preselected etchant than the protrusive phase, the composite material having an etched surface wherein the protrusive phase protrudes from the surface to form a protrusive surface feature, the protrusive feature being hydrophobic.

Abstract: A release layer paste used for producing a multilayer type electronic device and forming a release layer of a thickness of 0.05 to 0.1 ?m, used in combination with an electrode layer paste including one or more solvents selected from limonene, dihydroterpinyl methyl ether, ?-terpinyl acetate, terpinyl methyl ether, isobornyl acetate, caryophyllene, 1-dihydrocarvyl acetate, menthone, menthyl acetate, perillyl acetate, carvyl acetate, d-dihydrocarvyl acetate, and butyl carbitol acetate and a binder comprised of ethyl cellulose, including a ceramic powder, organic vehicle, plasticizer, and dispersion agent, the organic vehicle containing a binder having polyvinyl acetal as its main ingredient, a ratio (P/B) of the ceramic powder with respect to the binder and plasticizer being controlled to 1.33 to 5.56 (however, excluding 5.56).

Abstract: A surface contacting member for toner fusing systems and processes. This surface contacting member has a fluoroelastomer surface layer containing amorphous silica that has been surface treated with at least one organoaminosilane.

Abstract: A method of preparing a fountain solution, a system for blending two or more concentrate components of a fountain solution, concentrate compositions, and articles of manufacture or kits comprising the concentrate compositions are provided. The method comprises combining at least two fluid concentrates that comprise the components of the fountain solution at effective proportions with water to produce the fountain solution composition containing a predetermined concentration of ingredients. In one embodiment, the method comprises combining an acidic film-forming polymer concentrate and a surface tension reducing (wetting) concentrate with water to form the fountain solution. The method preferably utilizes a proportioning pump for metering amounts of the component concentrates of the fountain solution into a water flow.

Abstract: A method is provided for the application of a finishing layer to a textile support material. A water repellent or oil repellent layer, a so-called finishing layer, is applied to a textile support material selected from the group of fibers, tissues, and fabrics. The water repellent or oil repellent finishing layer comprises at least two water repellent or oil repellent components wherein a first component comprises one or more dispersants and a second component comprises one or more dispersed phases or colloids, and wherein the dispersant and the dispersed phase are present in the gel state.

Abstract: Surface retarder compositions of the invention comprise at least one surface retarder active suspended in a vegatable oil or derivative thereof, an animal oil or derivative thereof, or mixtures thereof. Methods involving use of the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Three novel types of release agents comprising waste products of several useful product-making processes well known in the art are disclosed. The first type of release agent is comprised of desugared sugar beet molasses, which is a waste product in the process of removing sugar from sugar beet molasses. The second type of release agent is sugar cane molasses. The third type of agent is a class of compositions comprising steepwater, brewers condensed solubles and distillers solubles.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-repellant liquid silicone compositions intended for impregnating porous building materials, such as mineral or (ligno)cellulosic materials And comprising epoxy functionalized polyorganosiloxanes as main active material in these water-repellant liquid silicone compositions. The invention also relates to a process for making said porous building materials, water-repellant with the aid of the above said liquid silicone composition, and a process for preparing this composition is also targeted by the invention.

Abstract: Lithographic fountain solutions containing a surfactant-effective quantity of at least one reaction product comprising the following reactants: (A) at least one compound of formula I R1(X)3 ??(I) wherein each X group is a halogen atom or one X group is a halogen atom and two X groups represent an epoxy oxygen atom, which is attached to two adjacent carbon atoms in the R1 group to form an epoxy group, and R1 is an alkanetriyl group containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and (B) at least one compound having formula II R2X(AO)nY ??(II) wherein R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, organic group having from 1 to 36 carbon atoms; X is —O—, —S—, or NR3— where R3 is hydrogen or a C1–C18 alkyl group; each AO group is independently an ethyleneoxy, 1,2-propyleneoxy, or 1,2-butyleneoxy group, n is a number of from 0 to 200; and Y is hydrogen, or Y can be a mercapto group or an amino group or a C1–C6 alkylamino group in place of a terminal —OH group, provided that when Y is mercapto or an ami

Abstract: Cleaning and multifunctional coating compositions containing hydrogen peroxide and an organosilane quaternary compound in aqueous formulations are used to improve water and soil repellency and residual antimicrobial activity. Various surfaces may be treated including metal, glass, plastics, rubber, porcelain, ceramic, marble, granite, cement, tile, sand, silica, enameled appliances, polyurethane, polyester, polyacrylic, melamine/phenolic resins, polycarbonate, siliceous, painted surfaces, wood, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a yarn with antimicrobial effects. The antimicrobial antifungal effect of the yarn is derived from nanosilver particles (diameter between 1 and 100 nm) which are adhered to the yarn. The yarn contains fibers which are made of cotton, linen, silk, wool, leather, blending fabric, synthetic fiber, or any combination thereof. The yarn can be used to make cloth to be used particularly for treating patients with burns or wound. The cloth made from the antimicrobial yarn can be further used to make clothes such as underwears, socks, shoe cushions, shoe linings, bed sheets, pillow cases, towels, women hygiene products, laboratory coats, and medical robes. The present invention also provides a method for making the antimicrobial yarn.

Abstract: Graphite has a lubricating property resulting from its laminar structure in two planes, basal and edge plane. The basal plane is hydrophobic. The use of graphite or carbon treated at high temperature in a composite or coating (paint) whereof the privileged orientation of particles is basal enables to cause the coating to be water-repellent. Said property enables to prevent or reduce ice accumulation as well as corrosion on electrical installations.

Abstract: To provide a water- and oil-repellent composition excellent in durability and excellent in safety and preservation of the environment. A water- and oil-repellent composition which comprises (A) a polymer, (B) an aqueous medium and (C) a surfactant in a mass ratio of (A)/(B)/(C)=100/100-500/1-10, the polymer (A) containing a polymerization unit based on a (meth)acrylate having a polyfluoroalkyl group, a polymerization unit based on an alkyl(meth)acrylate having a C1-C12 alkyl group, a polymerization unit based on an alkyl(meth)acrylate having a C16-C22 alkyl group and a polymerization unit based on a specific compound having a blocked isocyanate group.

Abstract: A method for making a gypsum product water resistant, the method comprising adding a suspension of a hydrophobic substance to a gypsum slurry.

Abstract: A method comprising adding a suspension of a hydrophobic substance to a gypsum slurry. The hydrophobic substance may impart water repellent characteristics to the gypsum, may be used as a foaming aid, density reducer, dimension stabilizer, and others, and may increase the mechanical strength and durability of the gypsum product. In another embodiment of the present invention, suspensions of other substances may be used in addition to or in place of the hydrophobic substance to impart these characteristics.

Abstract: High viscosity release agents inhibit undesirable sticking of asphalt, concrete, and other materials. The release agents can be used on forms, containers, mixers and various other items. Preferred formulations have little or no water, and are durable enough that a single application is generally suitable for multiple uses without reapplication.

Abstract: A surface contacting member for toner fusing systems and processes. This surface contacting member has a fluoroelastomer surface layer containing amorphous silica that has been surface treated with at least one organoaminosilane.

Abstract: A release agent for use in imaging systems having hot a fuser roller wherein the release agent is a hydrocarbon.

Abstract: A desensitizing treatment liquid for offset printing plates, which contains a compound represented by formula (I) wherein ? represents —PO3H2, —OPO3H2, or the salt thereof and R1 represents an organic residue which may have a substituent. The desensitizing treatment liquid gives no problems to environmental pollution, is stable to the long-period storage and the continuous use, can shorten the etching treatment time, and is excellent in the desensitizing treatment ability as well as can provide an offset printing plate having a good reproducibility of highly minute images of a middle tone, screen tint, etc., and capable of printing without forming scumming at the non-image area.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a protective barrier coating composition including a metal borate compound, a zinc compound, magnesium hydroxide, and a water based binder. The invention is also directed to a method of protecting building construction materials from termites and other insects, mold or mildew, and fire or water damage. The composition can be applied onto construction materials by a paint roller, spraying, or brushing, before, during, or after construction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a waterproof admixture composition for concrete which is added to fabricate concrete having excellent anti-corrosive performance. The waterproof admixture composition can protect reinforcing steel bars against oxidation in the presence of salt, thereby ensuring excellent anti-corrosive performance and thus greatly improving the durability of reinforced concrete even in salt-damaged areas and corrosive environments and the like by inhibiting the corrosion of the reinforced concrete. The waterproof admixture composition comprises fly ash and silica fume as artificial pozzolan activators, a redispersible powders resin, a higher fatty acid-based metal salt and a high performance water-reducing agent wherein the composition further comprises 18 to 34% by weight of an inorganic salt and 1 to 5% by weight of tannin as an antioxidant, based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The following fluorine-containing compound is presented which is capable of providing dry soil resistance when incorporated to a water and oil repellent. Rf1R2OCOCH2CHR1COOR3Rf2 (wherein each of Rf1 and Rf2 which are independent of each other, is a C3-22 polyfluoroalkyl group, R1 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-10 alkyl group, and each of R2 and R3 which are independent of each other, is a C1-4 alkylene group, etc.).

Abstract: A release agent for bituminous material is disclosed which comprises a mineral oil-free composition containing an aqueous dispersion of a polyalkenamer, preferably a polyoctenamer. The release agent may additionally contain a dispersing agent and at least one fatty acid ester. The release agent also may be used for the cleaning of surfaces such as motor vehicles, road making machines and environmental surfaces contaminated with bituminous material.

Abstract: A method for preparing a lithographic printing plate by means of ink jet printing. The ink jet fluid contains an oleophilizing compound having in its chemical structure a functional amidine group capable of reacting with the surface of a lithographic receiver.