Abstract: An inorganic paint pigment may include a fluid matrix, and paint flakes carried within the fluid matrix. Each paint flake may include a common aluminum layer having a first major surface and a second major surface opposing the first major surface, a first plasmonic aluminum reflector layer carried by the first major surface, and a second plasmonic aluminum reflector layer carried by the second major surface.

Abstract: A composition including a three-dimensional metal printing powder; an organic polymeric additive on at least a portion of an external surface of the three-dimensional metal printing powder; and optionally, an inorganic additive on at least a portion of an external surface of the three-dimensional metal printing powder. A process for preparing a three-dimensional metal printing powder having an organic polymeric additive disposed thereon. A process for employing the three-dimensional metal printing powder including selective laser sintering.

Abstract: The present disclosure envisages a coating composition. The coating composition comprises a polymeric emulsion, silane functionalized fibres and a fluid medium. The silane functionalized fibres are present in an amount in the range of 0.05 wt. % to 10 wt. % of the coating composition. The polymeric emulsion is present in an amount in the range of 20 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the coating composition. The fluid medium is present in an amount in the range of 5 wt. % to 40 wt. % of the coating composition. The silane functionalized fibre comprises at least one polymer bonded to at least one silane group. The coating composition of the present disclosure exhibit improved properties such as better coverage when applied on a surface, mechanical properties, stain resistance properties and the like, when compared to coating composition without fibres.

Abstract: A whitish writing and/or marking fluid, in particular white writing and/or marking fluid, for writing instruments, in particular for capillary writing instruments, or for cosmetic applications, that has a viscosity of less than 30 mPa s (Brookfield, 20° C., cone plate CPE-40), and contains 5 to 15 wt % of an anionic dispersion of a hard resin, an aqueous titanium dioxide dispersion, and a preservative.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a more efficient method for manufacturing paints and a universal extender pigment grind that can be used for the paints in the same paint line as well as in different paint lines, while producing paints with similar properties as paints manufactured under traditional manufacturing techniques. The universal extender pigment grind comprises a minimum amount of diatomaceous earth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid formulation for foaming a thermoplastic polystyrene, said formulation comprising a) a liquid carrier; and b) at least one endothermic chemical blowing agent selected from the group consisting of dicarboxylic acids, tricarboxylic acids, salts of dicarboxylic acids, salts of tricarboxylic acids, esters of dicarboxylic acids and esters of tricarboxylic acids.

Abstract: An anti-glare film is disclosed. The anti-glare film comprises a poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) base film and an anti-glare layer comprising an acrylic binder resin and organic microparticles, wherein the anti-glare layer comprises an miscible sub-layer adjacent to the interface between the anti-glare layer and the base film for urging the organic microparticles toward the upper portion of the anti-glare layer to form an anti-glare sub-layer with an uneven surface and wherein the average thickness of the miscible layer is at least 40 percent of the total thickness of the anti-glare layer and a ratio of the average thickness of the anti-glare sub-layer to the diameter of the microparticle is between 0.45 to 1.1.

Abstract: A point-of-sale custom color system for tinting base paints and stains includes an array of water-only fluid colorants, including at least white, green, blue and red water-only colorants, which can be used to tint water-borne paints and stains. When tinting solvent-borne base paints or stains, a synergist containing one or more surfactants and optional dispersing agents or optional cosolvents is added to or is a part of the solvent-borne base paint or stains, and enables effective tinting using the water-only colorants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a graft copolymer, which includes polymerizing a first conjugated diene-based polymer, a second conjugated diene-based polymer, an aromatic vinyl-based monomer and a vinyl cyan-based monomer, wherein particle size distribution of the first conjugated diene-based polymer is 0.346 to 0.404, and particle size distribution of the second conjugated diene-based polymer is 0.196 to 0.304, a graft copolymer and a thermoplastic resin molded article.

Abstract: Compatibilizer for a polymer blend, use of the compatabilizer in a polymer, a polymer blend comprising the compatabilizer, an article formed from the polymer blend, and methods for making the compatabilizer, polymer blend and article.

Abstract: The present application relates to the field of secondary batteries and, particularly, relates to a negative electrode material for the secondary battery, a method for preparing the same, and a secondary battery containing the same. The negative electrode material includes a kernel particle, a connection carbon layer, a conductive carbon microparticle, the connection carbon layer is coated on a surface of the kernel particle, and the conductive carbon microparticle is distributed on a surface of the connection carbon layer. A high-molecular polymer is used as binder. A layer of conductive carbon microparticle is uniformly coated on a surface of the negative electrode active material, so that a stable and effective conductive network is formed in the electrode plate, thereby significantly improving a dynamic performance of the negative electrode material and providing a battery containing the negative electrode material with high rate performance and fast charging capability.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a transparent coating system or film which comprises a transparent, polymeric material, one or more pearlescent pigments, and one or more transparent dyes, organic pigments, organic pigment derivatives or inorganic pigments. The coating may be used to give well-defined transmission and reflection spectra in the visible region while having a high degree of reflection in the NIR region.

Abstract: A gas barrier film according to the present invention includes: a resin film substrate; a first layer made of an aqueous coating agent (C) that contains a water soluble polymer (A) and an inorganic layered mineral (B); and a second layer made of a coating agent (D) that contains titanium oxide, the first layer and the second layer being disposed in this order on at least one surface of the resin film substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a metallic image forming method by which a metallic image that assumes sufficient metallic feeling can be acquired. The metallic image forming method is a method of forming a metallic image on a recording medium through use of an ink containing metal particles and includes an ink application step of applying an ink onto a recording medium having an underlayer formed thereon such that the ink overlaps at least a part of the underlayer, the underlayer having a black color or an opposite color with respect to diffusion light of the ink.

Abstract: A gel polish composition forming a nail gel film on a keratinous material of mammals comprises a film-forming polymer selected from the group consisting of polyurethane resin, acrylic resin, and mixtures thereof and a method of forming a nail gel film on a keratinous material of mammals comprises: (i) cleansing the keratinous material; (ii) painting a gel polish composition on the keratinous material to form a first layer, wherein the gel polish composition comprises an film-forming polymer, a hydrophilic solvent, a thickening agent, water, and an optional care ingredient; (iii) drying the gel polish composition in air for about 1 minute; (iv) applying a second layer of the gel polish composition; (v) drying the gel polish composition in air for about 1 minute; (vi) optionally applying a third layer; and (vii) peeling off the nail gel film formed on the keratinous material of mammals without using a polish remover.

Abstract: An ink including an organic solvent, a pigment, a polyurethane particle, and water is provided. The organic solvent includes at least one of 3-methoxy-1-butanol and 3-methoxy-1-propanol. The polyurethane particle has a particle diameter D50 of 50 nm or less.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of a cementitious material, comprising mixing cement starting materials, a healing agent and a fibrous reinforcing material, wherein the healing agent comprises bacterial material, and wherein the fibrous reinforcing material comprises a biodegradable polymer, having an average molecular weight selected from the range of 10-1500 kg/mol, and wherein the fibrous material comprises fibers having diameters selected from the range of 5-750 ?m, and having lengths selected from the range of 50 ?m-150 mm.

Abstract: Ice-resistant paint comprising an ice-resistant base component that in turn comprises a main component entailing a high solid paint with a synthetic polyurethane-based binding component dissolved in a main organic solvent, and a hydrophobe component consisting of hydrophobic ice-resistant functional nanoparticles selected from among nanoparticles functionalized with a polymer and nanoparticles functionalized in sol-gel, where the ice-resistant paint comprises a mixture of the main component with a dispersion of functional nanoparticles dispersed in a dispersing composition constituting the main solvent and a dispersant, and forms a base matrix, where the dispersing composition and functional nanoparticles form a dispersion of nanoparticles in which the functional nanoparticles are in the base matrix, and the dispersion of dispersing nanoparticles mixed with the main component to form an ice-resistant base component of the ice-resistant paint.

Abstract: New polymer compositions based on poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) and other high-softening-temperature polymers are disclosed. These materials have a microphase domain structure that has an ionically-conductive phase and a phase with good mechanical strength and a high softening temperature. In one arrangement, the structural block has a softening temperature of about 210° C. These materials can be made with either homopolymers or with block copolymers.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing lightning strike protective compositions. In one aspect, a composition for providing protection against electrical discharges (e.g., including lightning strikes) for composite structures includes a binder material capable of dispersing material structures therein and attaching to a surface of a substrate, and a plurality of pigment structures dispersed in the binder material. The pigment structures include a central layer including an electrically conducting material, and outer layers formed on the central layer, in which the outer layers include an optical absorber material or a dielectric material. The composition, when attached to the substrate, is capable of providing electrically conductive paths to transfer electrical current from a multi kiloamp electrical discharge within the composition.

Abstract: A diarylethene compound represented by formula (I) wherein, Sg is a monovalent sugar residue formed by removing one hydroxyl group from a sugar compound or a monovalent protected sugar residue formed by removing one hydroxyl group from a sugar compound in which one or more other hydroxyl groups are protected, and wherein the sugar is selected from the group consisting of a six-membered ring sugar, a five-membered ring sugar, cyclitol, and oligosaccharides containing a six-membered ring sugar, a five-membered ring sugar, or cyclitol; U is —(CH2)n—, —CH2—U?—, or —C(?O)— wherein n is an integer of 1 to 5, U? is a C2-C10 branched alkylene group binding to Ar); and Ar is a group represented by formula (A1) or (A2); wherein, X is S, SO2, NR3 in which R3 is a C1-C3 alkyl group, or O, R is C1-C4 alkyl group, R1 and R2 are independently a C1-C3 alkyl group, a is 0 or 1, b is an integer of 0-3, and * represents a bond with U; Y is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; and m is an integer of 3 to 5.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous pigment preparations containing (A) 1.0 to 75.0 percent by weight of at least one organic or inorganic white or colored pigment or a mixture of different inorganic white or colored pigments, (B) 0.01 to 8.0 percent by weight of at least one fatty acid condensation product with the formula (I), (C) 0.01 to 12.0 percent by weight of a nonionic surfactant and (G) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous binder-free pigment preparations containing (A) 1.0 to 75.0 wt. % of at least one organic or inorganic white or colored pigment or a mixture of different organic and inorganic white or colored pigments, (B) 0.01 to 8.0 wt.

Abstract: A mill base composition includes a compound comprising a divinyl ester of a dicarboxylic acid, a dispersing agent, and a pigment. The divinyl ester of the carboxylic acid includes from 2 to about 8 carbon atoms. The mill base composition is subjected to milling with milling beads to produce a milled mill base composition that functions as a pigment concentrate that may be added to an ink vehicle to form an ink composition suitable for use in inkjet ink devices. The milled mill base composition is particularly suited for UV curable ink compositions. A UV curable ink composition includes the pigment concentrate, one or more UV curable monomers, and one or more UV initiators.

Abstract: A process for preparing an encapsulated pigment dispersion suitable for use in an ink jet printing ink comprising the following steps in the order I) followed by II): I) providing a dispersion comprising a pigment, a liquid medium and a dispersant comprising the repeat units from copolymerizing the ethylenically unsaturated monomers in components a) to c): a) from 75 to 97 parts of one or more hydrophobic ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising at least 50 parts benzyl (meth)acrylate; b) from 3 to 25 parts one or more hydrophilic ethylenically unsaturated monomers having one or more ionic group(s); c) from 0 to 2 parts of one or more hydrophilic ethylenically unsaturated monomers having a hydrophilic non-ionic group; and wherein the parts are by weight and the sum of the parts a) to c) add up to 100; II) cross-linking the dispersant in the presence of the pigment and the liquid medium.

Abstract: A highly loaded concentrate pellet composition includes an active ingredient in a concentration of at least about 60% by weight, and a low molecular weight binder in a concentration of up to about 35% by weight. The active ingredient is evenly dispersed in the binder. The binder has a melting point that permits the composition to melt under shear in an extruder. The binder is non-metallocene and non-stearic.

Abstract: A coloring solution for dental zirconia ceramics and a method for using the same are provided. The coloring solution consists of coloring agents, a solvent, and an additive. The coloring agents are a combination of two or more rare earth metal compounds, wherein the rare earth metal compounds having rare earth metal ions selected from the group consisting of praseodymium (Pr) ions, erbium (Er) ions, cerium (Ce) ions, and neodymium (Nd) ions. The concentration of the rare earth metal ions in the solution is 0.05˜3 mol/liter solvent. The molar ratio of Pr ions:Er ions:Ce ions:Nd ions in the solution is 1:(10˜50):(0˜20):(0˜30).

Abstract: An ultraviolet-curable inkjet composition is a composition discharged using an inkjet method, and includes a polymerized compound and a metal powder consisting of a plurality of particles. The metal powder includes, as the particles, items that are surface-processed using an isocyanate compound.

Abstract: A process for producing a solid pigment preparation in the form of granules which comprises atomizing a suspension comprising (A0) 30% to 90% of a solvent component, (A1) 2% to 60% of a pigment component; (A2) 0% to 50% of a first filler component, and (A3) 10% to 70% of a surface-active additive component based on the sum of the components (A1) and (A2); contacting formed droplets with a gas stream having a predetermined temperature to dry the droplets to obtain granules having a predetermined residual moisture content, the droplets are exposed to an aerosol comprising a solid second filler component; and separating the granules from the gas stream.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to aqueous pigment preparations containing (A) 30 to 75% by weight of at least one inorganic white or colored pigment or a mixture of different inorganic white or colored pigments, (B) 0.01 to 15% by weight of at least one fatty acid ethanol amide ethoxylate of the formula (I), in which R1 is a linear or branched alkyl radical or alkenyl radical with 7 to 21 carbon atoms, and n is a whole number from 2 to 40, (C) 0.01 to 5% by weight of at least one amine of the formula (II), in which R2 is a linear or branched alkyl radical or alkenyl radical with 8 to 22 carbon atoms, identical to or different from R1, A represents an iminopropyl group —NH—CH2—CH2—CH2—, an oxyethyl group —O—CH2—CH2— or an oxypropyl group —O—CH2—CH(CH3)—CH2—, and a is a whole number from 0 to 5, wherein the compound of the formula (II); can be present in the form of an ammonium salt, and (E) water.

Abstract: A moldable composite material contains flakes of composite material, i.e., flakes of polymeric matrix materials having fibers embedded therein. An improved substrate is provided by providing a substrate and applying a coating onto the substrate, the coating containing the flakes of composite material. A first construction member can be secured to a second construction member by applying the coating onto an attachment region of the first construction member, and applying a fastener onto the first construction member in the coated attachment region to secure the first construction member to the second construction member.

Abstract: Hydrophilic coating compositions and methods to make and use the compositions are disclosed. The compositions include a photocatalytic pigment material made up of an inorganic pigment and a monomeric anti-oxidants and free radical scavenger that is contacted to the surface of the inorganic pigment.

Abstract: Provided is a inorganic fine particle dispersant comprising, as an essential component, a compound resin (A) in which a polysiloxane segment (a1) having a structural unit represented by general formula (1) and/or general formula (2) and a silanol group and/or a hydrolyzable silyl group is bonded to a vinyl-based polymer segment (a2) through a bond represented by general formula (3). An inorganic fine particle dispersion liquid that contains the inorganic fine particle dispersant and inorganic fine particles, an inorganic fine particle dispersion containing the inorganic fine particle dispersion liquid, a paint, and a cured product are also provided.

Abstract: Rubber composition, especially for a tyre, based on at least one diene elastomer, a reinforcing filler, a crosslinking system and an antioxidant system, wherein the antioxidant system has at least two antioxidants “A” and “B”: A. an N-alkyl-N?-phenyl-para-phenylenediamine corresponding to the formula (I): B. a 4,4?,4?-tris(1,3-dimethylbutylamino)triphenylamine corresponding to the specific formula: wherein R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms or a cycloalkyl group having from 5 to 8 carbon atoms, the A/B weight ratio being between 1/10 and 5/1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel succinic acid alkyl ester mixtures and to the use there as plasticizers for plastic materials. The claimed mixtures are characterised by having good plasticizing effects which lead the products produced with the mixtures to have improved application properties.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of a cementious material. The process comprises mixing cement starting materials and a particulate healing agent to provide the cementious material. The healing agent comprises coated particles, wherein the coated particles comprise bacterial material and additive. The bacterial material is selected from the group consisting of a bacterium, a lyophilized bacterium and a bacterial spore of a bacterium. The present invention solves these problems, as (substantially leakage-proof) tablets containing the actual healing agent may neither interfere with either the workability of the liquid mixture (“cementious material”) nor negatively affect properties of either mixture or final material (hardened concrete), even when applied in large quantities. During crack formation in cementious based constructions, the particles also crack, and healing agent is released.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to printing mediums, useful for ceramic sinterable materials, that are in powder form and are based on glycols, urea and an inorganic absorbent, to ceramic inks compositions comprising the printing mediums and to methods for decorating green or fired ceramic bodies by the use of said printing mediums and compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous pigment preparations containing (A) 30 to 75 wt. % of at least one inorganic white or colored pigment or a mixture of different inorganic white or colored pigments; (B) 0.01 to 15 wt. % of at least one alcohol alkoxylate of the formula (I), in which R1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group with 8 to 22 carbon atoms, m is a whole number from 1 to 20, and n is a whole number from 1 to 20; (C) 0.01 to 5 wt. % of at least one amine of the formula (II), in which R2 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group with 8 to 22 carbon atoms, said alkyl or alkenyl group being the same as or different from R1, A is an iminopropyl group —NH—CH2—CH2—CH2—, an oxyethyl group —O—CH2—CH2—, or an oxypropyl group —O—CH2—CH(CH3)—CH2—, and a is a whole number from 0 to 5, wherein the compound of formula (II) can be present in the form of an ammonium salt; and (E) water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite pigment comprising a substrate, said substrate being at least in part covered by at least one layer comprising at least one solid organic UV filter. The composite pigment can be prepared by a method comprising a step of subjecting a substrate, at least one solid organic UV filter, and optionally at least one solid inorganic UV filter, at least one additional UV filter and/or at least one coloring pigment, to a mechanochemical fusion process such as a hybridizer process. The composite pigment can be advantageously used as a component for a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: Branched polyetheramine polyols with a Hazen color number (determined according to DIN ISO 6271) in the range of from 100 to 600 (APHA), based on a polycondensation product of at least one trialkanolamine.

Abstract: Non-aqueous pigment dispersions exhibiting improved dispersion quality and/or stability were prepared for a specific selection of naphthol AS pigments, diketopyrrolo-pyrrole pigments and quinacridone pigments, by using specific yellow monoazo dispersion synergists. The non-aqueous pigment dispersions can be advantageously used in inkjet inks inkjet printing methods.

Abstract: The process relates to mineral material slurries used in concrete, sealants, paper, paint or plastic applications, wherein the surface of the wet mineral matter slurry displays an increased whitening.

Abstract: A novel composition made of polyalkoxylated derivatives of trimethylolpropane and fatty alcohols, the composition lending itself to the preparation thereof and to the use thereof as a reversing agent for a reversible reverse latex.

Abstract: Oligomer-grafted nanofiller compositions and composites including oligomer-grafted nanofillers are disclosed. An oligomer-grafted nanofiller composition for disposition in a polymer matrix, the polymeric matrix comprising polymers derived from a plurality of polymerizable units, can include a nanoparticle, one or more coupling groups bonded to the nanoparticle; and one or more oligomers bonded to the one or more coupling groups. In an embodiment the oligomer is derived from two or more polymerizable units, at least one polymerizable unit being at least substantially similar to at least one of the polymerizable units of the polymer matrix. In another embodiment the oligomer comprises two or more polymerizable units and improves dispersion, interfacial strength, or both dispersion and interfacial strength between the nanoparticle and the polymer matrix. Composites and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to ready to use (wet) and setting (dry) repair products with antistatic additives having reduced persistent airborne dust particulates upon sanding thereof. Such wet and dry repair products include, in part, an antistatic additive(s) that can reduce or eliminate the static charge that forms in dust particulates when dried repair products, such as spackling compounds, cementitious materials, and joint compounds, are sanded, for example. In turn, this can help reduce the quantity of airborne dust particulates, the time in which they are suspended, and the distance they travel in a given room or job site. In one example, a repair product for use as a dry repair compound can include an anti-static additive, which can include a cationic charge, and optionally a metal complex. In another example, the repair product further includes water to define a wet or ready to use repair product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filler comprising clay and cellulose derivative having a degree of substitution of net ionic groups up to about 0.65.

Abstract: Microstructured films comprising surface modified inorganic oxide particles and polymerizable resins are described.

Abstract: A fluorinated ether composition comprising at least two types of fluorinated ether compounds represented by A-O—RF—B, differing in group B, in a proportion of group (5-1) being from 90 to 95 mol % and a proportion of group (5-2) being from 5 to 10 mol % to the total amount of groups B. A is a C1-6 perfluoroalkyl group or B. RF is —(CF2CF2O)b(CF(CF3)CF2O)c(CF2O)d(CF2CF2CF2O)e—, and the binding order of repeating units is not limited. b, c, d and e are each independently an integer of at least 0, and b+c+d+e is from 5 to 150. —(CF2)aCFXCH2OCH2CH2CH2SiLmRn??Group (5-1) —(CF2)aCFXCH2OCH2CH(SiLmRn)CH3??Group (5-2) —(CF2)aCFXCH2OCH2CH?CH2??Group (5-3) —(CF2)aCFXCH2OCH?CHCH3??Group (5-4) a is 0 or 1, X is F or CF3, L is a hydrolyzable group, R is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group, m is an integer of from 1 to 3, n is an integer of from 0 to 2, and m+n=3.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pigment-dispersed composition including at least a polymer compound (A-1) having at least one selected from the structural units represented by the following formulae (1) to (3), a pigment (B) and a solvent (C), and a pigment-dispersed composition including at least a resin (D) having an acid number of 100 mg KOH/g or more, a dispersion resin (A-2) having an acid number of less than 100 mg KOH/g and an unsaturation equivalent of less than 600, a pigment (B), and a solvent (C) [R1 to R20: a hydrogen atom, a monovalent organic group; A1 to A3: an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, —N(R21)—; G1 to G3: a divalent organic group; X, Z: an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, —N(R22)—; Y: an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a phenylene group, —N(R23)—; and R21 to R23: an alkyl group].

Abstract: A method of preparing a stable dispersion of flocculated filler particles for use in papermaking processes comprises use of microparticle prior to, simultaneous to, and/or after addition of a first flocculating agent to an aqueous dispersion of filler particles, followed by addition of a second flocculating agent to the dispersion and further optional shearing of the resultant filler flocs to the desired particle size resulting in shear resistant filler flocs with a defined and controllable size distribution. In addition, a neutralizing coagulant can be added to the dispersion to partially or completely neutralize the charge of the filler before the microparticle and/or the first flocculating agent is added.