Abstract: The present invention relates to an article whose surface has been at least partly sealed and to methods of its sealing, the sealing layer comprising a reactive melt layer and a coating layer. The invention provides a method of sealing at least part of the surface of an article, comprising the steps of: (a) applying a reactive melt layer based on polyurethane to at least one part of the surface of the article; (b) smoothing the reactive melt layer; and (c) applying a coating material to form a coating layer on the reactive melt layer, the coating layer being applied before the full curing of the reactive melt layer.

Abstract: A phthalonitrile compound having the formula below. The value n is a positive integer. Each R has a hydrocarbon chain optionally having —O— or —SiR?2—O—. Each R? is an aliphatic group. Each Ar is an aromatic group with the proviso that Ar contains at least two aromatic rings when n is 1 and R is an alkylene group. A method of: reacting an excess of a dihydroxyaromatic compound with a dihalocompound to form an oligomer; and reacting the oligomer with 4-nitrophthalonitrile to form the phthalonitrile compound, where Ar is an aromatic group.

Abstract: A process of printing applies printing ink to the surface of a product of thermoplastic rubber compounds containing upwards of 95% mineral oil. The process uses ink compositions of resins, mineral oil, solvents, colorants, and additives. The process involves preparing a product from copolymer resins and other components, and blending an ink from copolymer resins and other components. Next, the process prints the desired multi-color image on the treated surface followed with a top coat on the surface of the substrate to protect the printed image. The top coat and ink stretch with the product so that the image remains intact. The process uses pad printing to print the image upon the surface of the product.

Abstract: A bearing cage, including: a body fabricated of phenolic material and having an outer circumferential surface and an inner circumferential surface; and a coating of molybdenum disulfide or polytetrafluoroethylene adhered to the outer circumferential surface or the inner circumferential surface. A method of manufacturing a bearing cage, including: fabricating a body from phenolic material, the body including an outer circumferential surface and an inner circumferential surface connecting first and second sides; and adhering a coating of molybdenum disulfide or polytetrafluoroethylene to the inner or outer circumferential surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions comprising (A) at least one hydroxyl-containing polyacrylate and/or at least one hydroxyl-containing polymethacrylate and (B) at least one compound containing isocyanate groups and having at least one structural unit (I) of the formula (I) —NR—(X—SiR?x(OR?)3-x)??(I), and having at least one structural unit (II) of the formula (II) —N(X—SiR?x(OR?)3-x)n(X?—SiR?y(OR?)3-y)m??(II), where (i) (A) has a glass transition temperature of less than 10° C., (ii) (B) contains more than 10 to more than 90 mol %, of at least one structural unit of the formula (I) and 10 to less than 90 mol % of at least one structural (II), based on the entirety of the structural units (I) and (II), and (iii) 10 to 60 mol % of the isocyanate groups of the diisocyanate and/or polyisocyanate parent structure of (I) and (II). The invention provides multistage coating processes using these coating compositions.

Abstract: A dampening device and method of making are provided, in which the method includes providing a first layer of a sponge rubber. An isocyanate-base prepolymer and a polyol base curing agent are combined to form a curable liquid urethane polymer. The curable liquid urethane polymer is shredded and during shredding air in the form of micro-bubbles is entrained in the curable liquid urethane polymer. The curable liquid urethane polymer is applied to form a second layer overlying the first layer and is then cured to form a tacky polyurethane cast elastomer. Micro-bubbles remain present in the tacky polyurethane cast elastomer and curing bonds the first and second layer forming a dampening device. The dampening device includes a first layer of neoprene and a second layer of a micro-bubble infused tacky polyurethane cast elastomer bonded to the first layer.

Abstract: A coating system for polymer articles made from polyoxymethylene polymers is disclosed. The coating system can include a primer coat, a base coat, and a clear coat.

Abstract: Methods and systems for coating measurements are provided. A system for obtaining characteristics of a target coating layer include a clearcoat layer having a first surface and a second surface. A removable front support layer has an upper surface and a lower surface, where the lower surface is affixed over at least a portion of the second surface of the clearcoat layer. A back support layer has an inner surface and an outer surface, and at least a portion of the inner surface includes an adhesive layer. A separation layer is affixed over at least a portion of the adhesive layer, and the separation layer is removable from the adhesive layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a panel, in particular a wall, ceiling or floor panel, comprising a carrier layer made of a plastic material and a priming coat, wherein the priming coat comprises thereon an imprinted decorative pattern. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing such a panel and a usage of a specific primer in such a panel.

Abstract: A method for treating a surface of a substrate. A functional chemical is applied onto the surface of the substrate for improving the adhesion of silicone to the substrate. The functional chemical is applied in an amount of at least 5 mg/m2 onto the surface of the substrate by using a steam application beam to form a functional chemical layer on the substrate. The functional chemical includes double bonds, silane hydride, or vinyl silane reactive groups, or oligomeric or polymeric hydrocarbon or polysiloxane compounds.

Abstract: Method of making a golf ball. A blend of a first highly neutralized acid polymer, a second highly neutralized acid polymer, and an ionomer-based masterbatch comprising an ionomer resin and an additive is used to form a layer of a golf ball. A second layer that essentially encloses the blend-containing layer then is formed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of mitigating ice build-up on a substrate, comprising applying to the substrate combinations of curable film-forming compositions. The curable film-forming compositions may comprise functional film-forming polymers and curing agents or any of various polysiloxanes and optionally silanes with reactive groups. The film-forming compositions can be applied directly to the surface of the substrate or to a primer coat on the substrate.

Abstract: An elastomeric substrate has a material diffusion harrier, and a method produces the same. In an embodiment, a method for producing a material diffusion barrier on an elastomeric substrate includes exposing the elastomeric substrate to a cationic solution to produce a cationic layer on the elastomeric substrate. The method also includes exposing the cationic layer to an anionic solution to produce an anionic layer on the cationic layer. The layer includes the cationic layer and the anionic layer. The layer comprises the material diffusion barrier.

Abstract: Polymer combinations which contain: at least one first polymer (PZ) containing zwitterionic structural units; and at least one other polymer (P) carrying charged substituents and capable of bonding with the at least one first polymer (PZ), are applied onto the face surface(s) of solid materials to modify the surface properties thereof.

Abstract: A method of: providing a solution of a dichloroaromatic compound having an electron-withdrawing group bound to each aromatic ring containing one of the chloride groups; a dihydroxyaromatic compound; an organic transition metal complex or a transition metal salt; a base; and a solvent; and heating the solution to a temperature at which the dichloroaromatic compound and the dihydroxyaromatic compound react to form a dimetallic salt of an aromatic ether oligomer. The molar ratio of the dihydroxyaromatic compound to the dichloroaromatic compound is greater than 2:1. Water formed during the heating is concurrently distilled from the solution.

Abstract: An abrasion resistant coating (206) is applied to a display (202) of a mobile device (200). In an embodiment, the coating (140) includes a first layer (106B) including siloxane; a second layer (106A) including siloxane, wherein the second layer has opposing sides and a hardness greater than the first layer; and a third layer (104) including an amorphous carbon selected from a diamond-like carbon and a diamond-like nano-composite. The first layer (106B) and third layer (104) are positioned on opposing sides of the second layer (106A). The third layer (104) has a hardness greater than the second layer (106A).

Abstract: This invention provides a method for forming multilayer coating film, which comprises successively carrying out a step of applying an intermediate paint onto a coating object to form an intermediate coating film; a step of forming a base coating film by applying onto the intermediate coating film a water-based base coating paint; a step of forming a clear coating film by applying onto the base coating film a clear coating paint, and a step of heating the uncured intermediate coating film, base coating film and clear coating film to simultaneously cure these three coating films; wherein the intermediate paint has a complex viscosity at 40° C. (?*40) of not higher than 100 Pa·sec under the conditions of shear stress, 1.0 Pa and frequency, 0.1 Hz, and a complex viscosity at 80° C. (?*80) of at least 800 Pa·sec under the conditions of shear stress, 1.0 Pa and frequency, 0.1 Hz.

Abstract: Provided are a material roll and a method for manufacturing the material roll in which lifting between base films and an optical film is hardly generated. Provided is a material roll (R), wherein a first base film (F12), a first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (F14), an optical film (F11), a second pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (F15) and a second base film (F13) are wounded together in a manner that said layers are laminated in said order from outer side. An adhesive power A of the first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (F14) at an interface on the first base film (F12) side, an adhesive power B of the first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (F14) at an interface on the optical film (F11) side, an adhesive power C of the second pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (F15) at an interface on the optical film (F11) side, and an adhesive power D of the second pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (F15) at an interface on the second base film (F13) side satisfy the relationships A<B and A<C<D.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating composition based on aprotic solvents and comprising at least one hydroxyl-containing compound (A) and at least one compound (B) having isocyanate groups and having at least one silane group of the formula (I) —X—Si—R?xG3-x??(I) with G=identical or different hydrolyzable groups, R?=hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl, X=organic radical, R?=alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl, x=0 to 2, and characterized in that (i) the compound (B) containing isocyanate groups and silane groups comprises uretdione groups, and (ii) the compound (B) has been prepared from a linear aliphatic diisocyanate. The present invention additionally provides multistage coating methods using these coating compositions, and the use of the coating compositions as clearcoat, and application of the coating method for automotive refinish and/or for the coating of plastics substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for obtaining characteristics of a target coating layer. Specifically, a clearcoat layer is provided over a target coating layer for measuring color and appearance characteristics of the target coating. The clearcoat layer can comprise materials from renewable resources. The present invention is also directed to a system for obtaining characteristics of the target coating layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for producing a coating having a desired gloss value on a substrate. This invention is also directed to method for producing a predicted gloss value of a coating on a substrate. This invention is further directed to a method of using a matting agent comprising components derived from renewable resources.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of mitigating ice build-up on a substrate, such as a wind blade, comprising applying to the substrate curable film-forming compositions comprising isocyanate-functional curing agents, film-forming compositions with functional groups reactive with the isocyanates, and polysiloxanes. The film-forming compositions can be applied directly to the surface of the substrate or onto a primer coat and/or topcoat on the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are coating material compositions comprising at least one polyhydroxyl group-containing compound (A), at least one polyisocyanate group-containing compound (B) having free and/or blocked isocyanate groups, at least one catalyst (D) based on a zinc-amidine complex which comprises the reaction product of 1.0 moles of at least one zinc(II) biscarboxylate with more than 2.0 moles of at least one amidine where R5=hydrogen and R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each identical or different radicals, R1 and R3 being hydrogen or an alkyl radical or an aryl radical, and R2 and R4 being an alkyl radical or an aryl radical, and at least one monomeric aromatic, optionally substituted carboxylic acid (S) whose carboxyl group is in conjugation with a ?-electron system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of mitigating ice build-up on a substrate, comprising applying to the substrate applying to the substrate a curable film-forming composition comprising: (a) a resinous component comprising: (i) a polyepoxide; (ii) a polysiloxane; and (iii) an organooxysilane; (b) a polyamine and/or an aminosilane; (c) at least one additional polysiloxane different from the polysiloxane of (ii) above, and (d) optionally a catalyst. The film-forming compositions can be applied directly to the surface of the substrate or onto a primer coat on the substrate.

Abstract: A method of: providing a solution of a dichloroaromatic compound having an electron-withdrawing group bound to each aromatic ring containing one of the chloride groups; an excess of a dihydroxyaromatic compound; an organic transition metal complex or a transition metal salt; a base; and a solvent; and heating the solution to a temperature at which the dichloroaromatic compound and the dihydroxyaromatic compound react to form an aromatic ether oligomer that is a dihydroxy-terminated compound or a dimetallic salt thereof. Water formed during the heating is concurrently distilled from the solution. A method of curing a phthalonitrile monomer in the presence of an acid and a curing agent to form a phthalonitrile thermoset.

Abstract: Disclosed is a primer having from 50 to 90 mass % of (A) a chlorinated polyolefin resin having a chlorine content of from 5 to 50 mass % and a weight average molecular weight of from 1,000 to 100,000, from 45 to 5 mass % of (B) a blocked polyisocyanate compound, from 45 to 5 mass % of (C) a polyol resin having a hydroxyl group value of from 30 to 120 mgKOH/g and a weight average molecular weight from 5,000 to 50,000, from 0.5 to 12 mass % of (D) a diol having a weight average molecular weight of from 120 to 1,000 and from 0.01 to 1.5 mass % of (E) a hardening catalyst, wherein the proportions are with respect to the total mass of the resin solid fraction of the (A), (B), and (C) components.

Abstract: A polymeric composition that is suitable for use as a film or a coating. The polymeric composition comprises: (a) a first component comprising copolymer derived from ethylene and one or more C3 to C20 ?-olefin comonomers. The first component has a density of about 0.911 to about 0.918 g/cm3, a compositional distribution breadth index (CDBI) of about 60% to about 85%, a melt index (MI) of about 16.0 to about 30.0 g/10 min, a molecular weight distribution (MWD) of about 1.5 to about 4.0, and a melt index ratio (MIR) of less than about 25; and (b) a second component comprising a low density polyethylene (LDPE). The second component has a g? of about 0.8 to about 0.15 and a MI that is lower than the MI of the first component.

Abstract: A prosthetic implant having a thermally treated ceramic coating and a method of producing a coated prosthetic implant. The ceramic coating is deposited onto the prosthetic implant such as by a plasma spray coating process. The prosthetic implant is thermally treated in a low oxygen environment to increase the hardness and wear-resistance of the ceramic coating for improved articulation of the prosthetic implant.

Abstract: A hydrophobic coating having a contact angle of at least about 150 degrees is disclosed herein, which coating comprises: a polymer substrate comprising a first linker incorporated therein at a specified surface density of from about 3×10?4 to about 9×10?8 units per nm2; a first polymer layer in contact with said first linker; a second linker in contact with said first polymer layer; and a second polymer layer in contact with said second linker. Also disclosed herein are methods for producing the hydrophobic coating. This hydrophobic coating is useful for making microfluidic devices having a hydrophobic coating on the microfluidic channels, as well as other uses in the field of microfluidics.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for the preparation of a reinforced thermoset polymer composite, said thermoset polymer composite comprising coated fibers, the coating being used as a vehicle for the introduction of carbon nanotubes into the thermoset polymer, the preparation of said reinforced thermoset polymer composite comprising the following steps: —providing fibers; —preparing a coating comprising carbon nanotubes and a polymeric binder; —applying said coating to said fibers to obtain coated fibers; —impregnating said coated fibers with a precursor of a thermoset polymer and letting part of the carbon nanotubes transfer from the coating into the precursor of the thermoset polymer; —curing said precursor containing the coated fibers and the transferred carbon nanotubes to achieve the reinforced thermoset polymer composite.

Abstract: Process for the production of a flame-retardant plastics piping system which comprises piping components, in particular piping and connecting elements, such as fittings, valves, screw-threaded elements, containers, pumps, and to which, on the exterior surface of the plastics piping system, an intumescent water- or solvent-based coating comprising a crosslinking binder, in particular at least one of the following binders: vinyl acetate, epoxy resin, acrylate, acrylate mixed resin, polyurethane, polyurethane-acrylate, and various fillers, is applied, where a protective layer is applied over the intumescent coating.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayer surface coating including a PVC expanded surface layer is provided. The method includes the step of applying an aqueous composition including polyvinyl alcohol to the bottom portion of said supporting layer prior to the step of expanding said supporting layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite membrane comprising a porous base membrane and a polyamide coating disposed on said porous base membrane, said polyamide coating comprising a C3-C8 cyclic carbonyl compound and a C1-C8 amide compound, said amide compound comprising at least one N—H moiety. In addition the present invention provides a method of preparing a composite membrane comprising contacting under interfacial polymerization conditions an organic solution comprising a polyacid halide with an aqueous solution comprising a polyamine, said contacting being carried out on a surface of a porous base membrane, said organic solution further comprising a C3-C8 cyclic carbonyl compound, said aqueous solution comprising a C1-C8 amide compound, said amide compound comprising at least one N—H moiety.

Abstract: An article may be fabricated by coupling a thermoplastic to a bonding interface layer, and applying a coating layer to the surface of the bonding interface layer. A bonding interface layer may comprise catalytic nanoparticles embedded within and/or encapsulated by one or more radiatively unstable polymers. Application of ionizing radiation to the article may release a catalyst at the bonding interface. Application of heat and/or stress to the article may enhance catalytic degradation of the remaining bonding interface and uncoupling of the thermoplastic from the coating layer. Embodiments of methods, compositions, articles and/or systems may be disclosed.

Abstract: A method of rendering a substrate catalytic to electroless metal deposition comprising the steps of: (a) depositing a ligating chemical agent on the substrate, which is capable of both binding to the substrate and ligating to an electroless plating catalyst; and (b) ligating the electroless plating catalyst to the ligating chemical agent, wherein the ligating chemical agent has the chemical structure:

Abstract: There is provided a process for formation of a multi-layered coating film, which includes sequentially coating a first colored coating composition, a second colored coating composition and a clear coating composition (C), and simultaneously heating and curing the obtained first colored coating film, second colored coating film and clear coating film to form a multi-layered coating film, where the first colored coating composition contains (a1) a polyester resin containing a hydroxyl group, which contains 1.0-8.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for coating fluoropolymers with a coating substance, by atom transfer radical polymerisation and subsequent processing whereas a fluoropolymer is contacted with a reaction mixture comprising at least one ligand selected from the group consisting of multichained and polycyclic amines, at least one metal salt wherein the metal is in a first oxidation state, at least one solvent, and the organic coating substance in monomer form.

Abstract: A process for forming a protective sealant and coating onto a thermoplastic elastic substrate forming an article, including applying a paint coating composition to the surface of the elastomeric formed article, to provide a permanent printed coating thereon, and the step of applying a top coat treatment onto the paint coating composition as previously applied onto the thermoplastic elastomeric substrate forming the article.

Abstract: Polyurethane coating compositions comprising a mixture of aromatic and aliphatic isocyanate, and a mixture of polyol resin are disclosed. Methods for treating an aged substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: The waterborne coating composition herein is useful for promoting adhesion of paint to a component such as a plastic automobile part or accessory. The waterborne coating composition is particularly useful for promoting adhesion of paint to a thermoplastic polyolefin surface. The waterborne coating composition is prepared from a mixture comprising at least one chlorinated polyolefin resin and at least one urethane acrylic hybrid resin. The waterborne coating composition provides not only good adhesion of a paint to a thermoplastic polyolefin surface, but also provides good appearance. The waterborne coating composition is also compatible with a wide variety of paint systems and can be rapidly dried under ambient conditions.

Abstract: A multilayer film suitable for sealing containers such as used for food packaging, and methods of making the film, are described. The film is particularly suitable for sealing containers made from polylactic acid (PLA). The multilayer film includes a) a substrate that includes a polymeric base layer; and b) on the substrate, a heatseal layer containing a PLA homopolymer or copolymer. The heatseal layer further includes dispersed therein an adhesion promoter, or alternatively the substrate further includes the adhesion promoter in a layer on a surface of the polymeric base layer between and adjacent the base layer and the heatseal layer. An antifog agent may also be included in the heatseal layer or on the surface of the heatseal layer opposite the substrate.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a coated polymeric film which comprises performing in sequence the steps of: (i) forming a substrate layer comprising poly(ethylene naphthalate) having a thickness in a range from 50 ?m to 250 ?m; (ii) stretching the substrate layer in at least one direction; (iii) heat-setting the substrate layer under dimensional restraint at a tension in the range of about 19 to about 75 kg/m of film width, at a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the poly(ethylene naphthalate) but below the melting temperature thereof; (iv) heat-stabilizing the substrate layer under a tension of less than 5 kg/m of film width, and at a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the poly(ethylene naphthalate) but below the melting temperature thereof; and (v) disposing a coating layer on a surface of the substrate layer by a process comprising applying a planarizing coating composition thereto such that a surface of said coating layer exhibits an Ra value of less than 0.

Abstract: A resin layer formation method and device for making a resin layer uniform on a substrate before lamination or on a substrate is provided. Adhesive is coated at an inner circumference side while rotating a substrate at low speed. A first adhesive layer is formed on the surface of the substrate by rotating at high speed. A step difference section is formed around a rotation center of the substrate by irradiating ultraviolet on an area in the inner circumference side of the first adhesive layer to hardening the area. Adhesive is coated at the rotation center side from the step difference section on the substrate, and a second adhesive layer is formed on the first adhesive layer by rotating the substrate at high speed. The first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer are integrated to form a uniform adhesive layer.

Abstract: A pretreatment fluid for printing media with a pigment ink composition includes a liquid vehicle, at least one polymeric binder selected from the group consisting of acrylic polymers, acrylic copolymers, polyurethanes, salts thereof, and/or combinations thereof; and an associative thickener. The pretreatment fluid has a viscosity of about 10 cps to about 1000 cps and a surface tension of about 16 dynes/cm to about 30 dynes/cm.

Abstract: A composition for promoting the release of bituminous materials and other adhesive materials from a substrate and methods of use thereof. More particularly, a composition comprising a silicone oil-in-water emulsion, which is stabilized by an alkoxylated polysiloxane surfactant, for use as a release agent that can be applied to a substrate, such as a truck bed, prior to use for promoting the free release of a bituminous material, such as asphalt, from the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of mitigating ice build-up on a substrate, comprising applying to the substrate combinations of curable film-forming compositions. The curable film-forming compositions may comprise functional film-forming polymers and curing agents or any of various polysiloxanes and optionally silanes with reactive groups. The film-forming compositions can be applied directly to the surface of the substrate or to a primer coat on the substrate.

Abstract: A composite includes a substrate, a binder layer disposed on a surface of the substrate; and a nanofiller layer comprising nanographene and disposed on a surface of the binder layer opposite the substrate. In addition, a nano-coating layer for coating a substrate includes multiple alternating layers of the binder layer and the nanofiller layer. Articles coated with the nano-coating layer prepared from alternating layers of nanofiller layer and binder layer have improved barrier properties, and may be used in down-hole applications.

Abstract: A method for forming a protective coat upon an article includes forming a liquid coating mixture comprising a cross-linking agent and a polymer dissolved within a solvent; applying a first coat of the coating mixture upon the article; evaporating the solvent from the first coat; and cross-linking the article. Also disclosed is a device containing an exterior surface at least partially covered by a coating comprising a cross-linked polymer and a filler material that is selected from the group consisting of a fullerene, a micro-encapsulated material, and a combination of two or more thereof.

Abstract: There is described a process for the production of a multilayer body (4) having an electrically conductive layer (421) arranged on a carrier layer (41), in which there is provided a transfer film (5) having a transfer layer (52) of an electrically conductive polymer. The electrically conductive layer is transferred from the transfer film (5) on to the multilayer body (4). There are also provided a transfer film and a multilayer body produced in accordance with the process.

Abstract: A coating system comprises a high gloss coating ink supply source, and a low gloss coating ink supply source. The system includes a coating module configured to receive the high gloss coating ink and the low gloss coating ink. The coating module includes a first and second group of nozzles configured to emit the high gloss and low gloss coating inks, respectively. The coating system has a controller that is configured to selectively actuate the first group and second group of inkjet nozzles to deposit the high gloss and low gloss coating inks onto the image receiving surface in accordance with a halftone pattern to form a gloss coating, the halftone pattern specifying a halftone density for the high gloss coating ink and for the low gloss coating ink, the halftone densities of the high and low gloss coating inks corresponding to a gloss level for the gloss coating.