Abstract: A treated cellulosic material comprising a cellulosic material having a porous structure defining a plurality of pores, at least a portion of the pores containing a treating agent comprising a thermoset comprising a cured epoxy resin. The present disclosure further describes a method for preparing a treated cellulosic material comprising (a) providing a cellulosic material; and (b) a first treatment protocol comprising impregnating the cellulosic material with an aqueous dispersion, the aqueous dispersion comprising an epoxy resin and an emulsifying agent.

Abstract: A seal (48) between a compressor rotor blade (26) and compressor casing (28) comprises an abradable structure (59) on the compressor casing (28). The abradable structure (59) comprises a metallic foam (60) having pores (66, 68). The metallic foam (60) has a first a region (62) and a second region (64). The first region (62) of the metallic foam (60) is arranged adjacent to the compressor casing (28) and the second region (64) of the metallic foam (60) is spaced from the compressor casing (28) by the first region (62) of the metallic foam (60). The pores (68) of the second region (64) of the metallic foam (60) contain an abradable material (70) and the pores (66) of the first region (62) of the metallic foam (60) do not contain an abradable material.

Abstract: Methods of production of spalted wood veneer and spalted wood products are disclosed. The method of production of the spalted wood veneer includes comprising forming a wood veneer, and inoculating the wood veneer with spalting spores. The inoculated wood veneer is positioned in the chamber, which may be sterilized. The method of production of the spalted wood product includes sterilizing a chamber and inoculating a wood product with spalting spores. The inoculated wood product is positioned in the chamber.

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: A method is described for producing a decorative laminate including: providing a decorative layer, applying a mixture of a thermohardening synthetic resin and hard particles to said layer, pressing the decorative layer and the mixture in a hot press at a press temperature in order to obtain a laminate, the mixture also containing a wax whose melting point is less than approximately 140° C. and/or by more than approximately 50° C. lower than the press temperature. A decorative laminate, a decorative laminate board and a method for producing a decorative prepreg sheet are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of controlling gloss of an image includes applying an overcoat composition of at least one gellant, at least one curable monomer, at least one curable wax and optionally at least one photoinitiator over a substrate, wherein the overcoat composition is curable upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation; following the applying of the overcoat composition and prior to curing the overcoat composition by applying ultraviolet radiation, applying heat to heat the applied overcoat composition to a temperature of at least 35° C.; and subsequent to the applying heat, applying ultraviolet radiation to the overcoat composition to substantially cure the overcoat composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating a wood board. According to the invention, a composition containing a hydrophobic agent is provided onto the surface of the wood board and coating agent is provided over it to form a coating layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing metal workpieces for cold forming by first applying a phosphate layer and then applying a lubricant layer which has a major content in organic polymer material. The phosphate layer is formed by an aqueous acidic phosphating solution having a major content in calcium, magnesium or manganese and phosphate. The lubricant layer is formed by contacting the phosphated surface with an aqueous lubricant composition which has a content in organic polymer material based on ionomer and optionally also non-ionomer the organic polymer material used predominantly being monomers, oligomers, co-oligomers, polymers or copolymers based on ionomer, acrylic acid/methacrylic acid, epoxide, ethylene, polyamide, propylene, styrene, urethane, the ester or salt thereof. The invention also relates to the corresponding lubricant composition, to the lubricant layer produced thereof and to its use.

Abstract: A method of anti-fouling a metal structure disposed in water, the method comprising providing a clean surface on the metal structure, applying a tie coat to the surface, and applying a thermoplastic top coat to the tie coat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paint particularly for plastic materials, comprising one or more acrylic-based resins that can undergo cross linking by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, one or more photo-initiators to induce cross-linking of said acrylic resin (or more resins) in the presence of UV radiation, and one or more fillers. The invention further relates to a method for painting a substrate, such as the housings of cellphones, in which said paint is applied on the material and is made to undergo cross-linking by means of exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process—as disclosed in WO 01/37662 for the impregnation of a non living material, for example a fabric or a netting, so as to impart insect killing and/or repellence properties. The process involves the preparation of a solution of an insecticide and a film forming component reducing wash off and degradation of the insecticide, wherein said film forming component comprises a polymeric backbone fixative polymerizing into a film with polyflourocarbon side chains on the polymeric backbone in a drying and curing process of the non-living material. It has been found that the risk for precipitation of the insecticide in the solution of the insecticide is reduced if the insecticide is dissolved in a solvent combined with alcohol or glycol having a water content of less than 5%, and/or the insecticide is dissolved in a solvent and mixed with a water phase emulsion or solution having a temperature of less that 30° C.

Abstract: The invention provides nanoparticulate wax dispersions comprising wax solids having a solidification point of greater than 40 to 150° C., a process for preparing them, and a method of hydrophobicizing materials produced using fibres, chips or strands comprising or consisting of lignocelluloses and/or celluloses, by contacting them with the wax dispersions.

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

Abstract: A method of improving gas, water, water vapor, and/or grease resistance of a porous material is disclosed which comprises treating th(e material with a wax, poly(vinyl alcohol), plasticizer, and optionally a polyamine. In some embodiments, an optional first treatment agent may be applied to the material prior to the application of wax and poly(vinyl alcohol), plasticizer, and optionally a polyamine. Materials that have a single coating of wax, poly(vinyl alcohol), plasticizer, and optionally a polyamine, as well as materials having a multi-layer coating that includes a first coating of a first treatment agent and a second coating of wax, poly(vinyl alcohol), plasticizer, and optionally a polyamine are also disclosed.

Abstract: A wax composition for application to a wet surfaces utilizing a polymeric emulsion with a cross-linked copolymer of acrylic acid and C10-30 alkyl acrylate whereby upon application to the surface to be waxed the hydrophilic portion of the polymer instantly collapses releasing the oil phase and providing immediate coverage of the application surface forming a film upon drying, and buffing the waxed surface with an absorbent material leaves a protective coating of wax of the surface which does not easily re-emulsify or wash off when further exposed to water.

Abstract: An aqueous thermosetting primer composition includes a polyurethane polymer, an acrylic polymer polymerized in a wax having crosslinkable functionality, and a crosslinking component that is reactive with the wax and at least one of the polyurethane polymer and the acrylic polymer. The polyurethane polymer has a glass transition temperature of 0° C. or less. The acrylic polymer has a glass transition temperature that is at least about 20° C. higher than the glass transition temperature of polyurethane resin. The invention further provides a composite coating having as a primer layer a cured layer of the primer composition of the invention and having at least one topcoat layer.

Abstract: Hydrogenated triglycerides having melting temperature above about 50° C. are substituted for paraffin as a coating material for the surface of paper products and the resulting paper products have improved wet strength and moisture resistance in addition to being repulpable thereby providing a distinct environmental advantage over paraffin coated products.

Abstract: Support based on organic and/or inorganic fibres covered at least on one of the faces thereof with a chitosan-based layer, characterized in that the layer is obtained by depositing a chitosan-based aqueous solution, the average molar mass of which has a mass less then 130 000 g/mol, the concentration of which is between 6 and 30% by weight and the viscosity of which is between 100 and 3000 cps.

Abstract: A mold-release coating system includes a barrier coating of a substantially liquid wax material. The wax material is deposited onto the mold surface. The wax material includes about 7 to about 10 weight percent solids. The wax material is permitted to substantially dry after deposition onto the mold surface. The mold-release coating system also includes a release powder deposited onto the barrier coating after the wax material has been permitted to substantially dry after deposition onto the mold surface.

Abstract: A pigmented curable composition adapted for decorating ceramic substrates (e.g., glass bottles) comprises curable organic binder and solid spherical particles (glass or polymer) having diameters of 10 to 50 microns for facilitating overprinting of additional layers. The preferred embodiment comprises: (a) reactive organic resin component in which epoxy groups comprise the major reactive functionality; (b) amino-functional curing agent; (c) blocked polyisocyanate; and (d) 5 to 35 percent solid spherical particles having diameters of 10 to 50 microns.

Abstract: An improved strippable glass fiber wall covering and process for its formation are provided. Initially, both sides of a glass fiber fabric are coated with a first coating applied from an aqueous dispersion of starch binder and polymeric latex binder. In a preferred embodiment a cross-linking agent and pigment also are present in the first aqueous dispersion. Following the drying of such dispersion to form a first coating on both surfaces, a second dried coating is provided on one side only that serves as a separation layer. The second coating is applied from an aqueous dispersion comprising paraffin and a rheology modifier. When applied to the wall in conventional manner, the separation layer facilitates the removal of the wall covering with ease when its time of usefulness is concluded.

Abstract: Two-layer protective coating system for glass surfaces is disclosed. The base coating comprises at least one polysaccharide, and the top coating has a lower solubility in water than the base coating. The coating system provides good protection against contaminants and glass chips, good removability in mild cleaning condition, and extra water resistance during process steps where water is used as a cooling agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermal transfer recording medium having a solvent-resistant layer based on a polyester resin wherein an even ink layer is formed by coating on the solvent-resistant layer.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to colorless toner compositions for overcoating a print having an ink jet ink image printed thereon. The colorless toner can comprise: a toner resin and at least two additives independently selected from the group consisting of ultraviolet absorbers, free radical inhibitors, thermal stabilizers, and combinations thereof, wherein the ratio of toner resin to total additive is from 1:1 to 99:1 by weight. The colorless toner can also be comprised of a charge control agent and/or a low-melt wax.

Abstract: Solvent-containing pastes comprising a polyolefin wax component prepared from one or more olefins by catalysis using a single-site catalyst based on a complex of a transition metal from groups 5 to 8 of the Periodic System of the Elements, and use of these pastes.

Abstract: The present application discloses a film comprising a first layer formed from a first extruded and solidified material and a second layer formed from a second extruded and solidified material. The first material has a lower coefficient of friction when solidified than the second material.

Abstract: A process and a device for producing a printing tool in which a mask for sectional chemical passivation is applied to the surface of a workpiece that is to be subjected to a chemical surface working. In accordance with one embodiment, the process for producing a printing tool includes the steps of providing a workpiece having a surface which is subjected to a chemical surface working and spot spraying the surface of the workpiece section-by-section with a mask for sectional chemical passivation where the mask is essentially a wax and is sprayed onto the surface of the workpiece by a plurality of nozzles that are controlled with EDP support.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for pressure treating wood and includes wood which has been pressure treated by the process. The process comprises infusion into the wood of a solution in water of an anhydride or the analogous acid of an anhydride, followed by removal of moisture from the wood and the infusion of the wood with a molten waxy solid comprising hydrocarbon paraffins or saturated fatty acids. The molten waxy solid then solidifies, filling all voids in the wood.

Abstract: A coating or sealing composition comprising: (a) at least one agent adapted to form a coat or seal when applied onto a substrate; (b) at least one sensor adapted to reveal the presence of the coat or seal under determined conditions; and (c) a volatile excipient in which the above and all other ingredients of the composition are dispersed or dissolved, p1 characterized in that said composition further comprises: (d) at least one UV stabilizer and/or antioxidant.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for producing unsupported thin film particles are provided. The apparatus includes: (a) a vacuum chamber; (b) a rotatable drum disposed within the vacuum chamber; (c) means within the vacuum chamber for depositing a surface coating onto the drum when the drum is rotating; (d) means for depositing at least one thin film layer onto the surface coating to provide a thin film structure disposed atop the surface coating; and (e) a knife blade disposed proximate to the surface of the drum, such that a thin film structure deposited onto the drum can be scraped away from the drum by the rotation of the drum. In the method, a surface coating, such as a wax, is applied directly to the moving surface. Thereafter, one or more thin film layers is deposited upon the surface coating. The thin film layer or layers are thereafter scraped away from the surface coating using the knife blade.

Abstract: A hot melt wax coating composition and hot melt wax coated paper product are provided which coating contains at least one chemical compound which is either itself capable of acting as a latent dispersant for the coating or capable of being chemically modified so as to act as a dispersant for the coating, within an aqueous environment, thus rendering the hot melt coating more readily dispersable from the coated paper. The coated paper product is repulpable using standard paper mill equipment.

Abstract: Particles such as tablets and gums which contain or are coated with sugar are provided with a wax coating, by spraying the particles with an aqueous-continuous emulsion having wax in the internal phase. The sprayed particles can be further coated with powdered wax and polished.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for pressure treating wood and includes wood which has been pressure treated by the process. The process comprises infusion into the wood of a solution in water of an anhydride or the analogous acid of an anhydride, followed by removal of moisture from the wood and the infusion of the wood with a molten waxy solid comprising hydrocarbon paraffins or saturated fatty acids. The molten waxy solid then solidifies, filling all voids in the wood.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for cleaning and applying a mobility enhancer to a metal container, preferably to an aluminum can, the process comprising the steps of: (a) contacting the container with an aqueous acidic prewashing solution; (b) contacting the container with an aqueous acidic or alkaline cleaning solution; (c) rinsing the container with an aqueous acidic dispersion (d) rinsing the container with an aqueous acidic dispersion comprised of a mobility enhancing composition, the mobility enhancing composition comprising (i) at least one wax; and (ii) at least one surfactant, in an amount sufficient to decrease the coefficient of static friction on the outside surface of the container, and to provide a substantially water-break-free surface thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of introducing enhanced biofouling release properties to intact biofouling release coatings by exposing the surface of the biofouling release coating to a restorative compound for a time sufficient to effect enhancement of biofouling release properties. Also disclosed are kits useful in carrying out these processes.

Abstract: A magnetic disk having improved tribological characteristics in the data zone of the disk surface while retaining a low sliding stiction in the landing zone is disclosed. It contains the conventional elements of a substrate, a magnetic recording layer, a protective overcoat, and a lubricant layer on the protective overcoat. However, the lubricant layer is UV irradiated under a photo mask to cause a radially inner zone and a radially outer zone. The photo mask is designed so that the radially outer zone of the lubricant layer has a ratio of bonded/unbonded lubricant molecules greater than that in the radially inner zone. The reduced proportion of mobile lubricant molecules in the data zone prevents the lubricant molecules from being collected by the magnetic head. On the other hand, a large proportion of the lubricant molecules in the landing zone remained mobile. This allowed the sliding stiction in the landing zone to stay at the desiredly low value.

Abstract: A method of improving the adhesion and durability of both new paint coatings, and older cracked or peeling paint coatings on an architectural surface is described. An aqueous wax emulsion (AWE) which, upon drying, forms an aqueous wax emulsion coating (AWEC), is adherent to an architectural surface as well as to new and older paint coatings. The AWEC is furthermore waterproof, and is hyper-permeable to water vapor, thereby preventing moisture-related bubbling and peeling of the new and older paint coatings.

Abstract: A water-disintegrable paper which can be used in the same way as the ordinary toilet paper and shows excellent water disintegrability, wiping out property, feel, and moisture retaining property is provided, the water-disintegrable paper comprising: a water-disintegrable body paper; one or more components selected from glycerol, diglycerol, polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight in a desired range, sorbitol, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, glycine betaine, pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, pyrrolidone carboxylic acid salt, maltitol, and sodium lactate, as a humectant; and one or more components selected from sodium carboxymethylcellulose, a starch, a denatured starch, guar gum polyvinyl alcohol, and polyacrylamide, as a dry paper strength additive.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of preparing a carbonless paper by ink jet application of molten particles before or after application of capsules.

Abstract: A peelable floor coating system is provided which may be used on a variety of floor surfaces. In one embodiment, the peelable floor coating system comprises a release coating applied to the floor surface and a durable coating applied to the release coating. In another embodiment, the peelable floor system comprises a barrier coating applied to a floor surface and a durable coating applied to the barrier coating. The peelable floor coating system as applied to a floor surface 1) is easy to apply; 2) is level; 3) is easy to keep clean; 4) can be made a color which optimizes lighting; 5) can be applied to many floor types; 6) can be applied over floors in nearly any condition; 7) can be easily peeled up by hand; and 8) can be easily reapplied to renew the floor surface.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of producing an imaging support which includes providing a support, simultaneously coating on a side of the support; a transparent magnetic recording layer including magnetic particles, a polymeric binder and an organic solvent, and a lubricating overcoat layer farthest from the support, the lubricating overcoat layer including a lubricant selected form the general formulas I, II or III:wherein general formula I comprises: ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of esters, amides, ethers, or methylene, a is from 10 to 500, and b is from 4 to 3000, and the general formula I has a molecular weight at least 800;wherein general formula II comprises: ##STR2## wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of, --C-- and --N--, Z is selected from the group consisting of esters, amides, and a carbon-carbon bond, R is selected from the group consisting of methyl, and hydrogen or may be absent if Y equals nitrogen, c is from 1 to 2, d is from 4 to 3000, e is from 10 t

Abstract: A method of preparing a dispersion of small particles in a polymeric precursor, which method involves providing a mixture of a particulate material and a surfactant in a nonaqueous solvent, forming a dispersion of the particulate material in the nonaqueous solvent, combining the resulting dispersion of particulate material in the nonaqueous solvent with a precursor material, and heating the combination of the dispersion of particulate material and the precursor material, with mixing, to a temperature sufficient to volatilize the nonaqueous solvent. The surfactant is soluble in the nonaqueous solvent and is adapted to stabilize the particulate material against agglomeration. The nonaqueous solvent swells the polymeric precursor near the boiling point of the nonaqueous solvent. The boiling point of the nonaqueous solvent is greater than a temperature at which the polymeric precursor may be mixed and below a temperature at which the polymeric precursor polymerizes or decomposes.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of producing an imaging support which includes providing a support, simultaneously coating on a side of the support; a transparent magnetic recording layer comprising magnetic particles, a polymeric binder and an organic solvent, and a lubricating overcoat layer farthest from the support, the lubricating overcoat layer comprising wax particles having a size from 0.01 .mu.m to 0.5 .mu.m, and an organic solvent; and drying the magnetic recording layer and the lubricating overcoat layer.

Abstract: A removable coating composition comprises oxidized polyethylene wax, paraffin wax, and acrylic copolymer. A process of protecting surfaces comprises applying the coating composition in an aqueous emulsion to a surface and drying. The resulting coated surface is protected such that when graffiti is applied to the coated surface, the graffiti and coating are easily removed with hot water or steam.

Abstract: For efficient waxing of the running surface of a workpiece such as a snowboard, one or more skis, or a toboggan, the invention provides a single wax-heating element in the form of an elongate flexible sheet sized to fully cover the running surface when upside down and horizontally oriented. The single sheet of the heating element also provides articulating connection between an array of like transverse elements which gravitationally load the heating element sheet into self-adapting conformance with flat and convexly curved features of the workpiece, so that a wax-laden sheet draped over the running surface of the workpiece can be gravitationally loaded by the heating element sheet.

Abstract: The aqueous composition for antistatic layer according to the invention comprises vanadium pentoxide and a polyurethane which includes no sulfonated groups and which is stable in an acidic medium, the weight ratio of vanadium pentoxide to polyurethane preferably being between 1:200 and 5:1. Polymeric supports coated with such a composition can be used for transparencies for photocopy, for mounting supports in the field of printing, or in photographic or magnetic products and in packaging.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for passivating galvanized metal surfaces are disclosed. The addition of a paraffin wax, preferably emulsified with nonionic surfactants to commercial passivation treatment (non-chrome) enhances passivation.

Abstract: Recyclable and compostable coated paper stock comprising a substrate coated on at least one surface with a primer coat and a top coat both of which are water based dispersions. The primer coat comprises a water based dispersion of a polymer selected from the group comprising acrylic polymers, acrylic copolymers, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, poly-ethylene vinyl acetate, poly-ethylene vinyl chloride, styrene butadiene copolymers, polyvinylidiene chloride or starch. The top coat comprises a water based dispersion of a polymer selected from the group comprising acrylic polymers, acrylic copolymers, styrene butadiene copolymers or polyvinylidiene chloride. In another embodiment the top coat further includes a wax component comprising 15-90 wt. % of the polymer and 5-85 wt. % of the wax. The substrate is coated with a primer coat prior to the application of the top coat to seal the substrate surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a painting method which comprises applying a synthetic resin having an adhesivity and a dye staining property to the surface of a drawn body 10 comprising a metal, glass, ceramics or plastics at 0.1-100 .mu.m thickness, drying the coated synthetic resin to form an accepting layer 11 on the drawn body 10, drawing a character or a pattern on the surface of the accepting layer 11 with a drawing material 12 containing a sublimation dye which is capable of fixing the accepting layer 11 and drying the drawing material 12,wherein the drawing material 12 contains a releasable resin 12a which become releasable after drying or a water-soluble resin 12b, and after drying, the releasable resin 12a is peeled off or the water-soluble resin 12b is dissolved by water and removed.

Abstract: Water-dissipative copolyesters are primer coatings for substantially amorphous polymeric films providing improved ink adhesion and improved slip characteristics. The primer coatings comprise copolyester having repeat units from a dicarboxylic acid component comprising 8 to 25 mole percent 5-sulfoisophthalic acid and 75 to 92 mole percent isophthalic acid and repeat units from a diol component comprising 25 to 100 mole percent diethylene glycol, 0 to 75 mole percent 1,4-cyclohexane-dimethanol, and 0 to 30 mole percent ethylene glycol, based on 100 mole percent dicarboxylic acid component and 100 mole percent diol component. The polymeric films are preferably polyester, polycarbonate or poly(vinyl chloride). These copolyesters primer coatings are generally dispersed in water or water/alcohol mixtures to a solids content of 20 to 35 weight percent.