Abstract: A curtain coating method including: ejecting at least one layer of a coating liquid from a slit, and making the ejected coating liquid fall freely from a curtain nozzle lip by using a curtain edge guide which guides the coating liquid in the form of a curtain liquid film, so as to apply the coating liquid onto a continuously running web, wherein the coating liquid is applied by moving the curtain edge guide toward the depth direction when the curtain liquid film is seen from the front.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide techniques for preparing matte coated printing papers having high opacity and brightness as well as improved brightness variation at low basis weight with good runnability. According to the present invention, a process for preparing a matte coated printing paper having a basis weight of 60 to 90 g/m2, a brightness of 75% or more, and an opacity of 95% or more is provided, comprising applying a coating solution containing calcium carbonate by curtain coating on a base paper having a brightness of 45 to 70% made from a raw material pulp containing a total of 50% or more of deinked pulp and/or mechanical pulp.

Abstract: A method provides a layer of a first liquid on a first area of a surface using an elongate applicator, an elongate gap being formed between the applicator and the surface, the gap being filled with an elongate globule of the first liquid, and an amount of a second liquid being arranged in contact with the applicator and with the globule, the first liquid and the second liquid being immiscible and the first area having a higher wettability for the first liquid than for the second liquid. The method includes applying a relative motion between the applicator and the surface, wherein the amount of second liquid being arranged only on a trailing side of the applicator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of composites, composed of at least one outer layer b) and of an isocyanate-based rigid foam a), where the outer layer b) is moved continuously and the starting material for the isocyanate-based rigid foam a) is applied to the outer layer b), which comprises achieving the application of the liquid starting material for the isocyanate-based rigid foam a) by means of at least one fixed tube c) which has openings f) and which has been placed, with respect to the outer layer b), so as to be parallel to the plane of the outer layer and at right angles to the direction of movement.

Abstract: A method for coating with a coating liquid according to the present invention is a method for coating an object-to-be-coated with a coating liquid containing dispersed particles, using a die, wherein the flowage of the coating liquid within a manifold 5 provided within the die is such that the deviation of the average flow rate of the coating liquid in the direction of the width becomes equal to or less than 60% of an average flow rate over the entire area of the manifold 5, in at least 80% of the area from a liquid supplying portion 8 in the manifold to an end portion P of the manifold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition that comprises a composite structure with a body of polysaccharide, into which carbonate has been precipitated. The invention also relates to a coated paper or board product, onto which the said composition has been spread on one or both sides into one or more layers; as well as to paint that is formed of the coating composition according to the invention, or that contains the said composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides rheology modifiers, which are water-soluble polymers having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of at least 1?000?000 g/mol and an intrinsic viscosity of at least 2.5 dl/g, both as determined by size exclusion chromatography, and wherein the water-soluble polymers are in the form of solid particles. It also provides mixtures of rheology modifiers comprising a first rheology modifier, which is a water-soluble polymer having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of at least 1?000?000 g/mol and an intrinsic viscosity of at least 2.5 dl/g, both as determined by size exclusion chromatography, and a second rheology modifier, which has a weight average molecular weight of from 2?000 g/mol to 800?000 g/mol. It also provides coating composition containing the rheology modifiers, respectively, mixtures of rheology modifiers, a process for their preparation, a process for coating a substrate using these coating compositions and substrates coated with these coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for applying two or more layers to a substrate by means of a multilayer curtain coating process. The present invention further relates to a decorative or a functional foil built up of a substrate and at least two coatings present thereon. The present invention further relates to a rigid panel, at least one of the layers of which is a decorative foil, which foil has been applied by means of a curtain coating method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of composites, composed of at least one outer layer b) and of an isocyanate-based rigid foam a), where the outer layer b) is moved continuously and the starting material for the isocyanate-based rigid foam a) is applied to the outer layer b), which comprises achieving the application of the liquid starting material for the isocyanate-based rigid foam a) by means of at least one fixed tube c) which has openings f) and which has been placed, with respect to the outer layer b), so as to be parallel to the plane of the outer layer and at right angles to the direction of movement.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition for extrusion coating, the composition including (1) at least one of a copolymer of ethylene and ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid or an ionomer thereof and (2) a homopolypropylene, wherein a content of the component (2) is 3 to 12% by mass based on the total mass of the component (1) and the component (2) and has a melt flow rate (at a load of 2160 g and 190° C., JIS K7210) of 4.0 g/10 min, or more.

Abstract: A process for the production of singly and/or multiply coated paper and/or board, except for photographic papers and self-adhesive labeling papers, which are particularly suitable for printing, packaging and inscription, is described. The substrate, for example base paper or board, is coated once or several times with a free-falling liquid curtain, the coating liquid having in particular an extensional viscosity of from 1 to 1000 Pa·s at a Hencky strain of from 1 to 15.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for pretreating a metallic surface before further coating or for treating said surface. The aqueous composition is obtained by adding a) at least [one] sodium, potassium, and/or ammonium water glass and b) at least one silane to water. The quantity ratio of a) to b), in each case including the resulting reaction products, is preferably in the range of 0.1:1 to 2:1.

Abstract: A method of improving the bonding of a coating or adhesive to an article comprising a wood surface comprises applying to the at least part of the wood surface a primer composition comprising a waterborne composition consisting essentially of at least one polyamine, at least one base and water and having a pH of at least 11.5.

Abstract: To provide an apparatus and method of curtain coating for applying onto a running web a coating solution from a lip top in the form of curtain to form a coating thereon, wherein a fluid is blown to remove excessive deposits of the coating solution that are formed at the edges in the width direction of the coating, and the deposits blown away by the fluid are ejected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition comprising a reaction product UA of at least one multifunctional aldehyde A with at least one cyclic urea U, and a crosslinkable resin having at least one kind of functional groups selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl functional groups, acid functional groups, amide functional groups, amino functional groups, imino functional groups, mercaptan functional groups, phosphine functional groups, and carbamate functional groups, characterised in that the degree of etherification, measured as the ratio <<(-0-R)/<<(U) of the amount of substance n(-O-R) of alkoxy groups as substituents of the aldehyde carbon atoms of the multifunctional aldehyde chemically bound in the reaction product UA to the amount of substance <<(U) of cyclic urea U chemically bound in the reaction products, is less than 0.01 mol/mol, and to a process for the preparation of the reaction product UA.

Abstract: A method for rendering a substrate hydrophobic includes treating the substrate with an acyloxysilane. The treatment includes impregnating the substrate with an acyloxysilane and thereafter curing (hydrolyzing and condensing the acyloxysilane) to form a silicone resin. The method is particularly useful for rendering paper hydrophobic.

Abstract: Coated nonwoven fabric comprising a nonwoven fabric layer and a coating, said coating comprises a polymer having a branching index g? of equal or below 0.9.

Abstract: Provided are chlorine-free ink and coating compositions that demonstrate improved adherence when applied to untreated flexible plastic film substrates. The provided compositions eliminate the need for a separate step of pre-treating a plastic film before applying an ink or coating composition. Also provided are methods for producing a printed article using the provided ink and coating compositions and methods of adhering chlorine-free inks or coatings that exhibit improved adhesion characteristics to untreated plastic films.

Abstract: Method for flow coating a polymeric material, wherein a. at least one component (1) is inserted at an angle of 25° to 90° relative to the floor (5) into a holder (2), and b. the component (1) is coated from the upper edge (1a) with a varnish (3), containing 10 wt.-% to 30 wt.-% of 4-methyl-2-pentanone and/or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reaction product UA of at least one cyclic urea U and at least one multifunctional aldehyde A which reaction product has as substituents on the carbonyl carbon atoms of the aldehyde A at least one kind of functional groups selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl groups —OH and alkoxy groups —OR characterised in that the groups —OR comprise at least two kinds of alkoxy groups —OR1 and —OR2, where R1 and R2 are both selected from the group consisting of linear, branched or cyclic alkyl groups having from one to twelve carbon atoms, where R1 and R2 may be the same or may be different from each other, to a process of making these, and to a method of use as crosslinker in coating compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process to make a reaction product UA of at least one multifunctional aldehyde A with at least one cyclic urea U, by mixing the at least one multifunctional aldehyde A with the at least one cyclic urea U in the presence of at least one alcohol R1—OH, and optionally, at least one solvent that has no reactive groups which may react with aldehyde groups, —CO—NH— groups, or hydroxyl groups, to effect an addition reaction to obtain a solution of a product UA, where R1 is selected from the group consisting of linear, branched or cyclic alkyl groups having from one to twelve carbon atoms, to the reaction product obtained by this process, and to a method of use thereof as crosslinker for coating compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyurethane P comprising a moiety derived from a polyfunctional isocyanate F, and a hydroxyfunctional compound ABCE made from a grafted fatty acid AB which in turn is made from a fatty acid A having at least one olefinic unsaturation, and grafted with a mixture B of olefinically unsaturated monomers which mixture comprises at least one acid-functional olefinically unsaturated monomer B1, wherein the grafted fatty acid AB has on average at least 1.1 acid groups per molecule, at least one polyhydric alcohol C having at least two hydroxyl groups, and at least one fatty acid E, to a process of making this polyurethane, and to a method of use thereof in the form of an aqueous dispersion to formulate coating compositions.

Abstract: A method of forming an article that includes applying an aqueous dispersion to a porous substrate, wherein the aqueous dispersion includes a thermoplastic polymer, a dispersing agent, and water. The method includes removing at least a portion of the water, to result in an article formed that is breathable.

Abstract: A photographic paper comprising an outer-most layer comprising a hydrophilic colloid binder and colloidal silica, wherein: (i) the weight ratio of colloidal silica to hydrophilic colloid binder in said layer is 0.3:1 to 3:1; and (ii) the colloidal silica has a mean particle size of 2 to 10 nm. The photographic papers have low stickiness rendering them suitable for storage before use and also after use in album-books where the photographic papers are in face-to-face contact.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition for paper-coating comprising aliphatic polycarbonate having an average molecular weight of 30,000 to 300,000 obtained by reaction of one or at least two different kinds of epoxide compounds selected from a group consisting of (C2-C10)alkylene oxide substituted or unsubstituted with carbon dioxide, halogen, or alkoxy; (C4-C20)cycloalkylene oxide substituted or unsubstituted with halogen or alkoxy; and (C8-C20)styrene oxide substituted or unsubstituted with halogen, alkoxy, alkyl or aryl, wherein it contains 0 to 40 weight % of polyolefin-based resin such as polyethylene or polypropylene, based on the total amount of the composition. In addition, the present invention relates to a paper coating method of extrusion-coating the resin composition for paper-coating on paper at 130 to 250° C. to manufacture a coated paper.

Abstract: A method of forming a surface treated medium in which a surface treatment solution is formed comprising a number of water soluble, multi-valent salts, a number of water dispersible, multi-valent salts, a binder that binds the water dispersible, multi-valent salts to a medium and to the elements within the surface treatment solution, and an organosilane, and the surface treatment solution is applied to a medium. A surface treatment solution comprises a number of water soluble, multi-valent, organic acid salts, a number of water dispersible, multi-valent, organic acid salts, a binder that binds the water dispersible, multi-valent, organic acid salts to a medium and to the elements within the surface treatment solution, and an organosilane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silver complex obtained by reacting at least one silver compound represented by the formula 2 below with at least one ammonium carbamate compound or ammonium carbonate compound represented by the formula 3, 4 or 5 below:

Abstract: To provide a slide curtain coating apparatus and method for depositing a curtain of coating liquid onto a running web, the apparatus and method capable of preventing the curtain from being condensed at its center region and preventing the resulting coating from having greater thickness at its edge regions. The coating apparatus includes: a slit for discharging the coating liquid; a slide on which the curtain flows down; and, a slide edge guide along which the curtain flows and which is provided at both edges on the slide and each having auxiliary liquid supply means at the surface facing the curtain; and auxiliary liquid supply means for discharging the auxiliary liquid from all over the surface thereof which touches the curtain at the edge guide. The coating method includes discharging the auxiliary liquid from all over the surface of the auxiliary supply means coating apparatus.

Abstract: A curtain coating method including: discharging at least one coating liquid from a slot type die; forming a coating liquid film of the coating liquid freely falling; and applying the coating liquid film to a support medium continuously running, with both right and left ends of the coating liquid film being held by a pair of edge guides, wherein, during non-coating, a direction in which the coating liquid is discharged from the slot type die is kept in a horizontal direction or tilted from the horizontal direction in a direction distancing from the support medium.

Abstract: A non-absorbing barrier layer for photographic printing paper includes a non-polyolefin resin. A photographic printing paper includes a base substrate; a image receiving layer and a barrier layer comprising a non-polyolefin resin coated on the base substrate. A method of making a photographic printing paper includes coating a barrier layer comprising a non-polyolefin resin on a base substrate. Another method of making a photographic printing paper includes forming a barrier layer on a base substrate using reactive monomers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing anti-ice protection to surfaces, particularly aerodynamic surfaces, to prevent foul weather icing for extended periods of time and over repeated icing situations, comprising applying an organic polymer matrix layer to the surface where the organic polymer matrix layer comprises a homopolymer comprising up to 50% porous polymer solids having a pore size of up to 100 Angstroms and being capable of absorbing and chemically bonding an aqueous freeze-point depressant solution in amounts of up to 99.75% by weight.

Abstract: A process for producing a zeolite film is provided in which seed crystals thinly adhere to the surface of a support to form a thin and even zeolite film having fewer defects than conventional zeolite films. Also provided is a zeolite film obtained by the producing process. The process for producing the zeolite film comprises: a particle adhesion step of allowing a slurry, where zeolite particles which become seeds are dispersed, to flow down on the surface of a base material by the self-weight of the slurry, so that the zeolite particles adhere to the base material; and a film formation step of immersing the base material, to which the zeolite particles adhere, into a sol to carry out hydrothermal synthesis, thereby forming the zeolite film on the base material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyesteramide resin containing ester groups and at least one amide group in the back-bone characterized in that it has at least one hydroxyalkylamide endgroup, and a Tg<0° C.

Abstract: A laminated sheet includes a surface layer having an optical surface that is of fire-polished quality and a core layer having a higher modulus than the surface layer to increase an overall stiffness or fracture toughness of the laminated sheet.

Abstract: A method for coating with a coating liquid according to the present invention is a method for coating an object-to-be-coated with a coating liquid containing dispersed particles, using a die, wherein the flowage of the coating liquid within a manifold 5 provided within the die is such that the deviation of the average flow rate of the coating liquid in the direction of the width becomes equal to or less than 60% of an average flow rate over the entire area of the manifold 5, in at least 80% of the area from a liquid supplying portion 8 in the manifold to an end portion P of the manifold.

Abstract: A thermochromatic pigment covered article, comprising a substrate, and a single layer of a combined encapsulated thermochromatic pigment and resin or resin mixture disposed on the substrate. In accordance with the method of the present invention, an encapsulated thermochromatic pigment mixture and a resin or resin mixture are combined and mixed so that the thermochromatic pigment is disbursed and protected in the resin to prevent it from separating therefrom, and the combined pigment mixture and resin or resin mixture are then applied to the substrate in a single layer.

Abstract: A curtain coating method including: ejecting at least one layer of a coating liquid from a slit, and making the ejected coating liquid fall freely from a curtain nozzle lip by using a curtain edge guide which guides the coating liquid in the form of a curtain liquid film, so as to apply the coating liquid onto a continuously running web, wherein the coating liquid is applied by moving the curtain edge guide toward the depth direction when the curtain liquid film is seen from the front.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of applying a mutilayer coating film, in which two or more layers of coating are applied to a flat plate, such as steel plate; and a product with multilayer coating film obtained by the method. The method includes discharging paint films through multiple slits, simultaneously applying these films to a traveling plate to thereby form a multilayer paint film and carrying out drying or baking thereof, characterized in that the boiling point of the solvent contained in the layer close to the plate is equivalent to or lower than the boiling point of solvent contained in the layer remote from the plate, and that the boiling point of solvent contained in the layer closest to the plate is lower than the boiling point of solvent contained in the layer remotest from the plate.

Abstract: A polymer having at least one urea linkage prepared by: (i) reacting (a) at least one diisocyanate, polyisocyanate, or mixture thereof, having isocyanate groups, and (b) at least one fluorinated compound selected from the formula (I): Rf(CH2CF2)p(CH2CH2)qR1)r—XH??Formula (I) wherein p and q are each independently an integer of 1 to 3; r is 0 or 1; X is —O—, —NH— or —S—; R1 is a divalent radical selected from the group consisting of —S(CH2)n—, n is an integer of 2 to 4; s is an integer of 1 to 50; R2, R3, and R4 are each independently hydrogen or an alkyl group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and Rf is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and (i) reacting with (c) water, a linking agent, or a mixture thereof and methods for treating substrates therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic elastomer extrusion apparatus and method. An apparatus 400 for in-situ extrusion of an elastomeric coating 410 on a profiled helical surface 450 can include a template (100, 200) forming a gap between the profiled helical surface 450 and an adjacent profiled helical surface (102, 202) of a template (100, 200) itself to extrude an elastomer therethrough. A tracking mechanism 302 and/or carriage 300 can allow a template to follow the contours of the profiled helical surface 350. The apparatus can include means for providing relative movement between the profiled helical surface and the template. The apparatus (500, 600) can include a cleaning module (502, 602), an adhesive application module (504, 604), an elastomer deposition module (506, 606), and/or a curing module (508, 608). Each module can further include a template (100, 200) and/or a tracking mechanism 302.

Abstract: Provided are superhydrophobic coatings, devices and articles including superhydrophobic coatings, and methods for preparing the superhydrophobic coatings. The exemplary superhydrophobic device can include a substrate component and one or more superhydrophobic coatings disposed over the substrate component, wherein at least one of the one or more superhydrophobic coatings has a water contact angle of at least about 150° and a contact angle hysteresis of less than about 1°. The one or more superhydrophobic coatings can include an ultra high water content acid catalyzed polysilicate gel, the polysilicate gel including a three dimensional network of silica particles having surface functional groups derivatized with a silylating agent and a plurality of pores.

Abstract: A composition for surface treatment of timber and wood products that provides protection against insect damage to all surfaces without any need for a secondary insecticide treatment of one or more new, untreated surfaces generated by post-treatment processing operations including sawing, cutting, drilling, beveling, planing, sanding and/or a combination thereof, comprising one or more non-repellent insecticides.

Abstract: A coating method of building board having convexoconcave in surface comprises the first process that coating is supplied and stocked in a tank installed above on a transportation line which transports the building board with making surface of the building board into the upper position, the second process which the building board is passed under the tank, and coating is flowed down like waterfall by weight of the coating from a drain hole which is installed in the lower end of the tank, and it coats the whole surface and the whole edge of building board with coating enough, wherein width of the drain hole in vertical direction to travelling direction of the building board is wider than width of the building board in vertical direction to travelling direction, and amount of coating to the surface of the building board is 1200-1800 g/m2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle outer surface component, which may be assembled on the outer surface of a vehicle, comprising a support structure with an outer skin having a lens of glass or a material similar to glass. According to the invention, a simple and economical production of such a vehicle outer surface component may be achieved whereby the support structure is a thermoplastic moulded piece or a lightweight composite structure and the outer skin of an at least partly transparent plastic is directly applied to the support structure by spray coating.

Abstract: A method of producing a ticking includes laminating a flame retardant backer to film material, wherein the backer releases flame retardant in the vapor phase that reduces the rate of flame propagation along the film material, when the ticking layer is exposed to flame. The backer is laminated in direct contact with the film material. In some embodiments, the laminated ticking is configured to release less than 15 MJ of heat in the first ten minutes when exposed to a flame in accordance with the testing protocol set forth in 16 CFR 1633. Upholstered articles, such as mattresses, mattress foundations, and articles of furniture, may incorporate the ticking layer.

Abstract: A method of protecting a brake caliper is provided. The method includes the steps of cleaning an outer surface of a brake caliper and blending a liquid protective covering solution in an applicator mix the coating composition. The applicator is primed to start the flow of the solution. A first coat of the protective solution is applied to the brake caliper and allowed to dry. Additional coats can be applied as desired. The protective solution includes a water based or alcohol based solvent, a binder selected from the group consisting of an acrylic, a polyurethane, a polyester melamine and acrylate resins or blends thereof and an acrylic copolymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a patternable coatable electrically conductive layer comprising a fluid-coated electrically conductive material, wherein the fluid-coated electrically conductive material has sufficient conductivity to induce an electric field strong enough to change the optical state of a light modulating material and a display comprising a substrate, at least one patternable coatable electrically conductive layer comprising a fluid-coated electrically conductive material, wherein said fluid coated electrically conductive material has sufficient conductivity to induce an electric field strong enough to change the optical state of a light modulating material which has a first and a second field-switched stable optical state, and an imaging layer comprising said light modulating material disposed over said at least one patternable fluid-coated electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of AB block copolymer composition as a surface coating wherein the composition comprises (a) an AB block copolymer; and (b) a liquid medium and wherein the AB block copolymer comprises: (a) a substantially hydrophobic block A, and (b) a substantially hydrophilic block B wherein the hydrophobic block A comprises one or more monomer of formula (A) wherein R is H or C1 to C4 alkyl; Z is O, P or N; and R? is selected from the group comprising: C1 to C18 linear or non linear alkyl; C1 to C18 alkylamino alkyl; C1 to C18 dihydroxyalkyl; C1 to C18 silylalkyl; epoxy alkyl, phosphoryl or phosphoryl alkyl; a styrene based monomer; a vinyl phosphonate or phosphoric acid monomer; and wherein the liquid medium comprises either: (i) water; (ii) an organic solvent; (iii) an organic solvent substantially free from water; or (iv) an organic solvent and water; and wherein: the liquid medium further optionally comprises one or more additive, surfactant or wetting agent.

Abstract: A copolymer Tradenamed HexiLok is applied in the form of an ink as a decorative and protective outer covering to glassware and other tableware. It serves also as an adhesion coating to which a cross-linked ethylene acrylic acid copolymer is applied, to serve as a shock absorber and shard retention agent, in the event of breakage of the wares. The impact resistance of drinking glasses can be improved ten-fold with a 5 mil outer coating. The use of UV light as a curing agent in a 2-stage curing process, enables high production rates. The tough HexiLok ink serves to hermetically seal the decorated surface of the wares, enabling the use of non-FDA approved decorating agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic film obtained by (co)extrusion or by a multilayer extrusion process. The purpose of the invention is to supply a plastic film having useful properties, in particular of thermal behaviour, adhesion, linear tearability, and having a reduced production cost. This film contains lamellar particles based on at least one metal and/or at least one metal oxide. It is obtained by the extrusion of a raw material constituted entirely or partly by a ground material from at least one coated film comprising at least one polyester and/or polyolefin film and at least one coating film based on at least one metal and/or at least one metal oxide. The invention also relates to methods of manufacture of the raw material of the plastic film and of the plastic film and uses of said film. Application in the field of packaging, decoration and heat treatments.