Abstract: Adhesive compositions are described which can be selectively detackified or deadened. Articles using such adhesive compositions are also described. Also described are techniques in which select regions of adhesive layers in the articles are detackified. Also described are systems and methods using the various articles and adhesive compositions. And particular label constructions are described.

Abstract: Two-component coating compositions include: A) a cross-linkable binder compound having at least one functional group reactive towards isocyanate groups, B) a cross-linking agent having at least one free isocyanate group and C) a catalyst component comprising C1) a catalyst for the for the curing reaction between the functional groups of component A) and the isocyanate groups of component B), the catalyst C1) being an organo-metal compound, and C2) an oligomeric or polymeric binder compound having a glass transition temperature Tg of ?about 20° C., measured by DSC (differential scanning calorimetry) at a heating rate of 10 K/min. The glass transition temperature Tg of the binder compound C2) is above the temperature at which the two-component coating composition is applied, preferably about 10° C. above the temperature at which the two-component coating composition is applied.

Abstract: To provide a secondary battery porous membrane that has superior heat resistance and flexibility and contributes to improvements in battery cycle characteristics. Also provided is a secondary battery having high cycle characteristics that uses this porous membrane. [Solution] This secondary battery porous membrane contains nonconductive particles and a binder. The binder is characterized by being formed from a polymer containing a nitrile group, a novel group, and a C4+ straight-chain alkylene structural unit in the same molecule and the nitrile group content in the polymer constituting the binder being 1-25% by mass, with the iodine value of the polymer being 0 mg/100 mg-30 mg/100 mg.

Abstract: This invention relates to color changing aqueous coatings which are stable at a pH greater than about 10.5.

Abstract: A method for forming a dispersion includes mixing graphene particles, a fluorosilane coupling agent and a first solvent to produce a first dispersion wherein the graphene particles are from about 0.1 to about 0.8 weight percent of the first dispersion. The method includes concentrating the first dispersion by removing the first solvent to produce a second dispersion wherein the graphene particles are from about 2.0 to about 10.0 weight percent of the concentrated dispersion. The concentrated dispersion is mixed with a fluoropolymer dispersion including a second solvent, a surfactant, and fluoropolymer particles wherein the fluoropolymer dispersion has a solids content of about 30 weight percent to about 50 weight percent to form a second dispersion. A polymer binder in a third solvent is mixed with the second dispersion to form the coating dispersion.

Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Abstract: A negative resist composition including a complex represented by the general formula (1); and a polymerization initiator. in which M represents hafnium (Hf) or zirconium (Zr), X represents a ligand including a conjugate base of an acid which has an acid dissociation constant (pKa) of 3.8 or less and has a polymerizable group, Y represents a ligand having no polymerizable group, and n represents an integer of 1 to 4.

Abstract: An article comprising a polyelectrolyte complex comprising an interpenetrating network of at least one predominantly positively charged polyelectrolyte polymer and at least one predominantly negatively charged polyelectrolyte polymer, the polyelectrolyte complex further comprising a plurality of closed-shell pores, the plurality of pores having at least one average transverse dimension between about 100 nanometer and about 1000 micrometers.

Abstract: A method for preparing a conjugated microporous polymer comprises the coupling of an alkynyl aryl monomer having a plurality of terminal alkyne groups with an iodo- or bromo-aryl monomer having a plurality of halogen atoms in the presence of a palladium (0) catalyst. The conjugated microporous polymer comprises nodes comprising at least one aryl unit and struts comprising at least one alkyne unit and at least one aryl unit, wherein a node is bonded from its aryl unit or units to at least two struts via alkyne units. Such polymers are useful in numerous areas such as separations, controlled release, gas storage and supports for catalysts.

Abstract: The invention provides a waterborne antifouling coating composition comprising (i) a binder polymer, (ii) a pigment and (iii) no biocide or a biocide selected from (a) a copper biocide or a copper biocide in combination with at least one or more co-biocide(s), or (b) a copper-free biocide or a copper-free biocidein combination with at least one or more co-biocide(s), with the proviso that the biocide is not a copper biocide in combination with zinc pyrithione, and wherein the pigment volume concentration of the waterborne antifouling coating composition is greater than 80% and less than 95%.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for forming pattern includes forming a guide layer on a substrate, forming a copolymer layer of a high-molecular block copolymer on the guide layer; and forming a phase-separation structure with a phase-separation cycle d by self-assembling the copolymer layer. The high-molecular block copolymer includes a first and a second polymer. The guide layer includes a first and a second region disposed on the substrate. Widths of the first and second region respectively are approximately (d/2)×n and (d/2)×m. Both of the first and second region are to be pinned with none of the first and second polymer. Surface energies of the first and second region are different from one another. Integers n and m are odd numbers. Value d is a phase-separation cycle of the high-molecular block copolymer.

Abstract: Polyhexahydrotriazine (PHT) film layers are formed by a process comprising heating a first mixture comprising i) a solvent, ii) paraformaldehyde, and iii) a diamine monomer comprising two primary aromatic amine groups at a temperature of about 20° C. to less than 150° C. This heating step forms a stable polyhemiaminal (PHA) in solution, which can be cast on a surface of a substrate, thereby forming an initial film layer comprising the PHA. The initial film layer is heated at a temperature of 180° C. to about 280° C., thereby converting the PHA film layer to a PHT film layer. Young's moduli of about 8 GPA to about 14 GPA have been observed for the PHT film layers.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition for blocking stains and a method of using the coating composition is described. The coating composition includes an aqueous dispersion of a copolymer that is derived from a single stage emulsion polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated nonionic monomer, greater than 0 and less than 1.5% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated strong acid monomer or salt thereof, and greater than 1.5% and less than 3% by weight of methacrylic acid.

Abstract: A method for causing a first polymer and a second polymer of a block copolymer to be self-assembled on an underlayer film and forming a periodic pattern in a guide layer is provided. The method includes a first etching process of etching the second polymer by plasma generated from a first gas, a first film deposition process of depositing a first protective film on surfaces of the first polymer and the guide layer except for an etched portion of the second polymer by plasma generated from a second gas after the first etching process, and a second etching process of further etching the second polymer by the plasma generated from the first gas after the first film deposition process.

Abstract: The invention relates to composition comprising at least one modified alkyd binder, selected from a (meth)acrylate modified alkyd binder and a vinyl modified alkyd binder, wherein the (meth)acrylate modified alkyd and the vinyl modified alkyd binder comprise at least one —C(R100)=CH2 group, wherein R100 is hydrogen or methyl; and at least one metal complex comprising a metal or a metal salt of an organic acid or inorganic anion and at least one ligand, wherein the metal is selected from Fe and Mn, and wherein said at least one ligand is a nitrogen donor ligand, selected from the group comprising monodentate, bidentate, tridentate, tetradentate, pentadentate and hexadentate nitrogen donor ligands.

Abstract: A gas barrier film is provided comprising a base film of polyester provided, on at least one of its surfaces, with a deposited layer of an inorganic compound and a gas barrier layer of a copolymer resin composition formed on the former. The gas barrier layer is produced from a mixture of a base material composed at least of the two components of (a) an unsaturated nitrile that accounts for 10% to 30% by mass of the copolymer and (b) an unsaturated compound with a hydroxyl group that accounts for 30% to 70% by mass of the copolymer; (c) a curing agent that contains a compound with an isocyanate group; and (d) a compound that has either two or more carboxylic acid groups or one or more carboxylic anhydride groups.

Abstract: A building material product and a method of making building material products, having increased resistance to granule rub off and staining. The building material product comprises a substrate having embedded granules and an acrylic latex coating positioned on the granules, where the polymer of the acrylic latex coating has the repeating structural unit [CH2—C(R1)(R2)], where R1 is hydrogen or C1-C8 alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, cyano or —COOR; and R is a linear or branched hydrocarbon containing 1-22 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R1 and R2 are both not hydrogen. The method includes applying this acrylic latex water based composition to a granule embedded substrate.

Abstract: A binding agent includes 3-glycidyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, alkylphenol ethoxylate, acetic acid and sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate. The surface treatment method using the binding agent and articles manufactured by the method is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multilayer coatings of an optionally pre-coated substrate and processes for the multilayer coating of substrates. The multilayer coatings comprise a base coat layer of a water-based colour- and/or special effect-imparting base coat composition disposed on the optionally pre-coated substrate. The multilayer coatings further comprise a clear coat layer of a transparent clear coat composition disposed on the base coat layer. The water-based colour- and/or special effect-imparting base coat composition is a water-based coating composition comprising A) at least one water-dilutable polyurethane binder, B) optionally at least one curing agent, and C) at least one pigment. The at least one water-dilutable polyurethane binder is based on at least one polyhydroxyl compound, said polyhydroxyl compound comprises at least 50% by weight of at least one polycarbonate polyol, which is liquid at 20° C., the % by weight are based on the total amount of the polyhydroxyl compound.

Abstract: A method of improving the vertical wicking properties of an inert foam substrate used in air conditioning units includes the step of coating the inert foam substrate with a hydrophilic material. The hydrophilic material can be a zeolite, a superabsorbent polymer, or a composite or combination thereof. An inert foam laminate for vertical wicking of a liquid is also provided.

Abstract: To provide a polyester resin for an antifouling coating material that has improved storage stability while maintaining low VOC, thereby allowing preparation in a one-pack form, and that allows increased curability to be achieved and can provide a satisfactory antifouling property and coating property for prolonged periods, as well as a method for producing it, and an antifouling coating material composition. The polyester resin for an antifouling coating material is obtained by reacting a (a) trihydric or greater alcohol, a (b) dibasic acid or its anhydride and a (c) divalent alcohol, and then further reacting with an (d) alicyclic dibasic acid or its anhydride.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process of coating at least a portion of a substrate surface comprising contacting the surface with hydrogen cyanide monomeric units under conditions permitting polymerisation of the hydrogen cyanide monomeric units to form a polymer that coats the surface. Also provided is a substrate coated by a polymer according to the claimed process. Also provided is a method of forming a hydrocyanic acid-based hydrogel, the method comprising co-polymerisation in a solution, the solution comprising hydrogen cyanide monomer units and co-monomers.

Abstract: Structured films containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes (“MWCNTs”) have enhanced mechanical performance in terms of strength, fracture resistance, and creep recovery of polyimide (“PI”) films. Preferably, the loadings of MWCNTs can be in the range of 0.1 wt % to 0.5 wt %. The strength of the new PI films dried at 60° C. increased by 55% and 72% for 0.1 wt % MWCNT and 0.5 wt % MWCNT loadings, respectively, while the fracture resistance increased by 23% for the 0.1 wt % MWCNTs and then decreases at a loading of 0.5 wt % MWCNTs. The films can be advantageously be created by managing a corresponding shift in the annealing temperature at which the maximum strength occurs as the MWCNT loadings increase.

Abstract: A resin composition, a multi-layered film, a backsheet for photovoltaic modules, a method thereof, and a photovoltaic module are provided. The multi-layered film including a coating layer including a fluorine-based polymer has an excellent durability and weather resistance, and also exhibits high interfacial adhesive strength to a substrate since the multi-layered film is formed by coating a cured product of the resin composition including the fluorine-based polymer, an acrylic polymer including a thermosetting functional group, and a heat-curing agent on the substrate. In addition, drying can be performed at a low temperature during the manufacture of the multi-layered film so that the manufacturing costs can be decreased, productivity can be increased, and the deterioration of the product due to heat modification, heat shock, and the like, can be prevented. The multi-layered film can be effectively used as a backsheet for various photovoltaic modules.

Abstract: A printable recording material that contains an opaque supporting substrate; a resin-rich barrier layer; a coating composition with bimodal pore size distribution; and an ink colorant-receiving layer. Also disclosed herein are the method for making such material and the method for producing printed images using said printable recording material.

Abstract: In a first aspect, a liquid fluoropolymer coating composition includes a fluoropolymer selected from the group consisting of homopolymers and copolymers of vinyl fluoride and homopolymers and copolymers of vinylidene fluoride, a pigment, a dispersing agent including a block acrylic compound or a graft acrylic compound, a viscosity reducing compound and solvent. In a second aspect, a process for forming a fluoropolymer coated film includes coating a polymeric substrate film with a liquid fluoropolymer coating composition, wherein the liquid fluoropolymer coating composition includes a fluoropolymer selected from homopolymers and copolymers of vinyl fluoride and homopolymers and copolymers of vinylidene fluoride, a pigment, a dispersing agent, a viscosity reducing compound, a mixed catalyst, solvent, a compatible cross-linkable adhesive polymer and a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: An improved coating for rigid and semi-rigid substrates, in particular for equipment used in the oil and gas hydraulic fracturing or fracking industry. The coating is a composite of a relatively thick elastomeric primer coat layer and a harder top coat layer (e.g. epoxy type). The composite has advantageous durability, in particular a surprisingly good resistance to chemical attack.

Abstract: A coating composition is disclosed comprising a film-forming resin and a catalyst component. The catalyst component comprises a catalyst contained within or encapsulated by a carrier; at least some of the catalyst is capable of being released from the carrier via diffusion through the carrier and into the coating composition. Methods of controlling the rate of cure of a curable film-forming composition and increasing the pot life of the composition by adding such catalyst components are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a poly(alkylene carbonate) capsule in which a heterogeneous resin is applied on a surface of poly(alkylene carbonate), and a method of manufacturing the same, and provides a poly(alkylene carbonate) capsule preventing blocking where particles agglomerate each other when a resin having surface stickiness at a glass transition temperature or higher is processed in a pellet or chip state and circulated, and a method of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising: (i) 2.5 to 50 wt % crosslinker comprising at least two acrylamide groups; (ii) 20 to 65 wt % curable ionic compound comprising an ethylenically unsaturated group and an anionic group; (iii) 15 to 45 wt % solvent; and (iv) 0 to 10 wt % of free radical initiator; wherein the molar ratio of (i):(ii) is 0.1 to 1.5. The compositions are useful for preparing ion exchange membranes.

Abstract: A one part, storage stable polymerizable formulation is provided that includes an ethenically unsaturated polymerizable compound intermixed with a free radical polymerization initiator and an organic solvent. The organic solvent provides storage stability and upon evaporation of the solvent, the rate of polymerization of the compound accelerates independent of addition of a second part. The formulation includes at least 30 total weight percent solids upon cure. Optional additives to the formulation include at least one of a cure accelerator, a filler, a plasticizer, a colorant, and a cure inhibitor. A process for forming a polymerized coating on an article involves the application of this formulation to the substrate of an article and allowing sufficient time for the solvent to evaporate to form the polymerized coating on the article. The substrate of the article forms a corrosion barrier even without prior removal of a native corrosion layer on a surface of the substrate of the article.

Abstract: Provided are a waterproof coating material and a roof having a coating film formed therefrom which have low VOC content, good film curability under low-temperature/high-humidity conditions, high stain resistance, and low water absorbency. The coating material comprises: (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyoxyalkylene polymer (a1) and/or a vinylic polymer (a2), the polymers each containing a reactive silyl group of formula (1): —SiR13-aXa (1) wherein each R1 independently represents a C1-C20 alkyl, C6-C20 aryl, or C7-C20 aralkyl group, or a triorganosiloxy group of (R?)3SiO— where R's each independently represent a C1-C20 substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group; each X independently represents a hydroxy or hydrolyzable group; and a represents 1, 2 or 3; and (B) 0.1-20 parts by weight of at least one compound including a compound (b3) obtained by partial condensation of silyl groups of an aminosilane alone or of a combination of an aminosilane and another alkoxysilane compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber sheet having a thickness of 500 ?m or less, wherein a rubber component in a rubber composition to constitute the rubber sheet contains a liquid elastomer having a weight-average molecular weight of from 500 to 100000, and a method for producing a rubber sheet having a thickness of 500 ?m or less, which includes a step (A) of forming a film of a rubber composition not containing an organic compound having a boiling point not higher than 150° C., on a substrate sheet at a temperature at which the viscosity of the rubber composition falls within a range of from 10 to 100000 mPa·s. Using the specific liquid elastomer, the present invention provides a rubber sheet having a thickness of 500 ?m or less. Not using any special coating apparatus, the present invention provides a method for producing a rubber sheet of a rubber composition not containing an organic compound having a boiling point not higher than 150° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition that can rapidly plasticise polymers, including, in relation to the total mass of (A) and (B): between 0.1 and 99 mass-% of at least one ester of 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol (A), having a molar mass varying between 255 and 345 g·mol?1 and selected from among monoesters and diesters of isosorbide, isomannide and isoidide; and between 1 and 99.9 mass-% of at least one compound (B) having a molar mass greater than 345 g·mol?1 and selected from among the esters of 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol, the esters of cyclohexane polycarboxylic acid, the esters of phthalic acid, and glycerol esters. Also disclosed is a method for the production of a plasticised object using constituents (A) and (B), as well as to the use of the ester compound (A) as a polymer gelification accelerator.

Abstract: A sliding bearing for an internal combustion engine having a plastics polymer-based composite layer on a substrate, the composite layer comprising: a matrix of plastics polymer-based material having distributed throughout the matrix; 0.1 to 5% vol carbon nanostructures; and incidental impurities; and a method of manufacture of such a sliding bearing.

Abstract: An autoxidisable coating composition comprising i) 10 to 60 wt % of an autoxidisable material with: a) a number average molecular weight <4500 g/mol; b) optionally 1 to 20 carbohydrate units; c) a fatty acid content of ?60 wt %; d) a viscosity at 100% solids in the range of from 0.05 to 5 Pa·s at 20+/?5° C. at a shear rate of 5000 s?1; ii) 90 to 40 wt % of an autoxidisable urethanised resin with: e) a number average molecular weight ?4000 g/mol; f) a fatty acid content of ?50 wt %; g) an acid value in the range of from 0 to 20 mgKOH/g resin; h) an isocyanate content in the range of from 1 to 35 wt % by weight of autoxidisable urethanised resin; where i)+ii)=100 wt %, based on the total solids content of the autoxidisable coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for forming a composite coating on a substrate. The method comprises: (A) applying a first, waterborne coating composition to a surface of the substrate, the composition comprising: (a) a polymeric component containing acid functional groups and an additional, different functional group; (b) a curing agent having functional groups reactive with the additional functional groups on the polymeric component; and (c) microgel particles different from the curing agent, prepared from a diamine and an acid functional polyisocyanate, wherein the polyisocyanate contains an average of 0.75 acid functional groups per molecule and the wherein the polyisocyanate has at least three isocyanate functional groups, to form a substantially uncured first coating thereon; and (B) applying a second coating composition to the uncured first coating, to form a substantially uncured secondary coating thereon. Also provided are coated substrates prepared using the above method.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a semicrystalline polymer/graphene oxide composite film, comprising: a first semicrystalline-typed polymer, distributed in structural space of the composite film and having a porous structure; and graphene oxide, having a layered structure and distributed in the composite film wherein gas passage exist between adjacent layered structures, the first semicrystalline-typed polymer existing between part of adjacent layered structures forms into a second semicrystalline-typed polymer by further heat treatment after the first semicrystalline-typed polymer and graphene oxide are blended uniformly to be distributed in the composite film so as to fill and seal a portion of the porous structure to block gas from flowing to extend path length(s) of gas passage; wherein graphene oxide existing between the first semicrystalline-typed polymers induces formation of the second semicrystalline-typed polymer.

Abstract: Cross-linked rubbery polyurethane-ether polymeric membranes are made from cross-linked rubbery polyurethane-ether polymers that are synthesized from a diisocyanate-terminated polyether and a tetrol with four hydroxyl functional groups. The hydroxyl groups on the tetrol react with the isocyanate groups on the diisocyanate-terminated polyether to form urethane bonds. The cross-linked rubbery polyurethane-ether polymeric membrane selectively permeate condensable vapors such as C3 to C35 hydrocarbons, aromatics, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide and rejects methane and ethane. The cross-linked rubbery polyurethane-ether polymeric membrane have high permeance for condensable vapors, high selectivity for condensable vapors over methane and ethane, and high resistance to liquid chemicals.

Abstract: Coating compositions are described comprising an aqueous polymeric dispersion; a crosslinker; and an acid or salt of a polyalkylene oxide. Also described are articles comprising the dried and cured coating composition disposed on a substrate as well as a method a providing an anti-fog coating on a substrate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of preparing a coating formulation for processing a release paper and a method of processing a release paper with the coating formulation for use in synthetic leather industry. The coating formulation includes MEMO-surface modified nanoparticles and an acrylate composition. The release paper processed by the coating formulation is found to demonstrate an improved abrasion resistance.

Abstract: A process includes the steps of: casting or coating a polyamic acid organic solvent solution on a support and drying the polyamic acid organic solvent solution thereon, so as to form a partially cured and/or partially dried polyamic acid film; dipping the polyamic acid film in tertiary amine or a solution of tertiary amine, or coating tertiary amine or a solution of tertiary amine on the polyamic acid film; and drying the film while imidizing the polyamic acid. In another process, a chemical converting agent and a catalyst are mixed in an organic solvent solution of polyamic acid. After casting and heating the mixture on a support, a partially cured and/or partially dried polyamic acid film is detached from the support. The film contains, with respect to the remaining volatile component, not less than 50 parts of catalyst, not more than 30 parts of solvent, and not more than 20 parts of chemical converting agent and/or a chemical converting agent derived component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane comprising a bulkhead layer, wherein more than 50% by weight of the bulkhead layer is composed of PVC, and a barrier layer. The barrier layer can, on the one hand, be a barrier layer S1, wherein the barrier layer S1 has a polyvinyl alcohol layer comprising more than 50% by weight of copolymer PA, which is connected to the bulkhead layer by a polyurethane layer, wherein more than 10% by weight of the polyurethane layer is composed of polyurethane PUR. The barrier layer can, on the other hand, be a barrier layer S2, wherein the barrier layer S2 has a composition comprising 5-50% by weight of polyurethane PUR and 50-95% by weight of copolymer PA. The membranes according to the invention have significantly lower plasticizer migration compared to the membranes of the prior art and are distinguished by improved resistance to aging, particularly as regards the adherence of the barrier layer on the bulkhead layer, and imperviousness to damp.

Abstract: A fluorochemical composition comprising: at least one fluorinated compound; and at least one esterquat or amidequat surfactant.

Abstract: A dust preventing crust on an exposed surface of a mass of a dusting material is formed from a dried liquid solution of a non-ionic cellulose ether, a surfactant, and water. The strength of the crust is increased by adding a plasticizer to the liquid solution prior to drying the liquid solution on the mass of dusting material. The strength of the dust preventing crust is increased over a strength of a dust preventing crust produced from drying a fluid solution comprising the non-ionic cellulose ether, the surfactant and water prior to adding the plasticizer.

Abstract: A method is described for depositing nanostructures, such as nanostructures of conducting polymers, carbon nanostructures, or combinations thereof. The process comprises placing the nanostructures in a liquid composition comprising an immiscible combination of aqueous phase and an organic phase. The mixture is mixed for a period of time sufficient to form an emulsion and then allowed to stand undisturbed so that the phases are allowed to separate. As a result the nanostructure materials locate at the interface of the forming phases and are uniformly dispersed along that interface. A film of the nanostructure materials will then form on a substrate intersecting the interface, said substrate having been placed in the mixture before the phases are allowed to settle and separate.

Abstract: A water-based coating composition and method for forming a multi-layer coating film by which it is possible to form a coating film having excellent smoothness, image clarity, and chipping resistance in a 3C1B format. The composition is characterized by containing 7 to 60 mass % of an acrylic resin emulsion (a), 10 to 60 mass % of a film-forming resin (b), and 10 to 50 mass % of a curing agent (c), on the basis of the total mass of the solid resin content in the composition; the acrylic resin emulsion (a) having a core/shell structure where the core section contains, as a copolymer component, 0.1 to 10 mass % of a polymerizable unsaturated monomer having two or more polymerizable unsaturated groups in one molecule, on the basis of the total mass of monomer of the core section, and the hydroxyl value of the core section is 50 to 200 mgKOH/g, and the hydroxyl value of the shell section is 50 to 200 mgKOH/g.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a thermal conductivity-giving material capable of giving substantially the same level of a thermal conductivity as that of the conventional material by using a smaller amount thereof than that conventionally used or giving a higher thermal conductivity than that of the conventional material by using substantially the same amount thereof as that conventionally used. The aforementioned problem can be solved by an easily deformable aggregate (D) comprising 100 pts·mass of thermally conductive particles (A) having an average primary particle diameter of 0.1 to 10 ?m, and 0.1 to 30 pts·mass of an organic binding agent (B), in which the easily deformable aggregate (D) has an average particle diameter of 2 to 100 ?m, and an average compressive force required for a 10% compressive deformation rate is 5 mN or lower.

Abstract: There is described a low VOC, unsaturated alkyd resin obtained by reacting (A) to (E): (A) optionally from 0 to 30% w/w naturally occurring Rosin, comprising from 40 to 80 w/w parts per hundred of Rosin of an unsaturated mono carboxylic acid with at least one C15-25cyclohydrocarbo moiety capable of a Diels Alder or Ene reaction (pref monoacids being abietic acid, palustric acid, levopimaric acid, sandaracopimaric acid, and/or anhydrides thereof); (B) from 25 to 80% w/w of a linear C12-60hydrocarbo carboxylic acid with at least one (preferably at least two conjugated) C?C bonds (=unsaturated fatty acid); (C) optionally from 1 to 30% w/w of an ethylenically unsaturated C5-6hydrocarbo dicarboxylic acid and/or anhydride thereof, being reactive as a dienophile and/or enophile with A and/or B (pref C are itaconic acid, citraconic acid and/or anhydrides thereof); (D) from 1 to 40% w/w of at least one polyol; (E) optionally at least one monomer other than A to D—the total of A to E being 100%.

Abstract: A recording medium includes, in this order, a substrate, a first ink receiving layer containing inorganic particles, polyvinyl alcohol and a boric acid compound, and a resin layer containing a resin. In the first ink receiving layer, hydrated alumina accounts for 70% by mass or more of the inorganic particles. In the recording medium, the ratio of the boric acid compound content to the polyvinyl alcohol content is 30% by mass or more.