Abstract: Latex blend formulations that include a high solids cross-linked ethylene propylene diene terpolymer latex with acrylics, polyurethane, epoxy, or alkyd resin usable as a waterproofing material for roofs or usable in paints and adhesives.

Abstract: A solvent free method for making an ethylene propylene diene terpolymer latex by blending water with 1 weight percent to 50 weight percent surfactant; blending solvent free ethylene propylene diene terpolymer with the water and surfactant at a low pressure to form a terpolymer mixture; high shear mixing the terpolymer mixture at 0.5 atm to 1.5 atm for 5 minutes to 24 hours at a temperature from 20 degrees Celsius to 100 degrees Celsius to form a solvent free ethylene propylene diene terpolymer latex formation, wherein the solvent free ethylene propylene diene terpolymer latex formation has a viscosity from 1 centipoise to 2000 centipoise; a density from 0.8 to 1.1; and a shelf life of from 7 days to 365 days without separating or stratifying.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to sizing compositions as coating compositions for casting molds. The sizing composition is suitable for cores and molds, in particular those produced using water glass as a binder. The sizing composition contains certain salts.

Abstract: Grouts, grout products and methods of applying such grouts that include a urethane-acrylic hybrid polymer dispersion (UA-HPD) and a filler material. The UA-HPD may be present in an amount of about 10-40% by weight of the composition, while the filler material may be present in an amount of about 60-90% by weight of the composition. Additional filler materials may also be provided within the UA-HPD grout composition to provide the resultant UA-HPD grout with desired characteristics and properties. The UA-HPD containing grouts are applied between spaced-apart tiles and/or masonry to fill voids and/or joints there-between.

Abstract: Latex blend formulations that include a high solids cross-linked ethylene propylene diene terpolymer latex with acrylics, polyurethane, epoxy, or alkyd resin usable as a waterproofing material for roofs or usable in paints and adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable pyrithione salt polyol dispersion containing a pyrithione salt(s) in particulate form, a polyol and a stabilizer such as a rheological additive. The dispersion can be incorporated into existing polyurethane formulations without additional formula adjustment. Polyurethane foams produced from the composition containing pyrithione salt polyol dispersion of the present invention have more open cell structures, than those produced with a typical commercially available pyrithione salt thus providing a soft comfortable feeling.

Abstract: Environmentally-friendly alternatives to organometallic antifoulants that are efficacious at preventing biofouling by organisms such as the zebra mussel. Preferred antifoulant compositions utilize compounds having a Lipophilic-Amide-Spacer-ElectroNegative (“LASEN”) structural motif, such as capsaicin, and compounds having a TetraHydroCannibinoid (“THC”) structural motif. The antifoulant compositions are non-toxic, and effective.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a coating composition, comprising: water; a multivalent transition metal oxide, hydroxide and/or salt; and a polymer comprising repeating units derived from itaconic acid. The coating composition may be used to coat masonry substrates, and the like.

Abstract: A polymer dispersion comprises particles of a polymer composition formed at least partially by emulsion polymerization of first and second, simultaneously added, substantially styrene-free monomer feeds in the presence of an initiator in a reaction zone. The first monomer feed comprises monomers selected to produce a copolymer having a glass transition temperature less than or equal to about ?10° C., while the second monomer feed comprises monomers selected to produce a copolymer having a glass transition temperature greater than or equal to about 50° C. The relative rate of addition of the first and second monomer feeds into the reaction zone is continuously changed during at least part of the emulsion polymerization and the rate of addition of the initiator is changed step-wise at least once during the addition of the first and second monomer feeds.

Abstract: An adhesive composition is provided that is water-insoluble yet water-absorbent, i.e., capable of absorbing up to 15 wt. % water or more. The composition in composed of a film-forming hydrophilic polymer with at least one linear segment having a plurality of recurring polar groups along the polymer backbone, a complementary multifunctional polymer with a plurality of recurring functional groups that noncovalently bind to the polar groups on the film-forming polymer, and plasticizer. A method for manufacturing the adhesive composition is provided as well.

Abstract: A polymer formed by controlled radical polymerization includes groups that can be modified after controlled radical polymerization to form a radical. The polymer can be the reaction product of a controlled radical polymerization of radically polymerizable monomers, wherein at least one of the radically polymerizable monomers includes at least one group that can be modified after the controlled radical polymerization to form a radical.

Abstract: A pourable glue formulation is provided. The pourable glue formulation includes a first urethane polymer, wherein the first urethane polymer is operative to provide adequate tensile strength to the formulation; a second urethane polymer, wherein the second urethane polymer is operative to provide adequate flexibility to the formulation; propylene glycol; an ester alcohol; a biocide; a crosslinking agent; a defoamer; and a viscosity modifier.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compounds are disclosed having functional filler of fly ash particles coupled to the thermoplastic resin via a coupling agent. A coupling agent of functional silane grafts on a backbone of the same polymer or a compatible polymer as the thermoplastic resin causes interaction of the fly ash particles with the thermoplastic resin to enhance physical properties, particularly Notched Izod impact resistance at room temperature and at ?40° C. The coupling interface between the fly ash particle and the coupling agent and the thermoplastic resin is so strong that there can be cohesive failure of the fly ash particle before there is adhesive failure of the fly ash particle from the coupling agent in the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A flexible plastic sheet made from a mineral/polymer compound mixture. The mineral/polymer compound mixture including a mineral component comprising 25%-75% by weight of the mixture and a polymer component comprising 75%-25% by weight of the mixture. The flexible plastic sheet defines a micro porous closed cell structure including a plurality of microscopic voids created during a simultaneous cooling and cavitation inducing process to produce the flexible plastic sheet.

Abstract: Provided is a water-repellent antifouling coating material including a condensation product obtained by condensing hydrolyzable silane compounds. The hydrolyzable silane compounds include (a) a hydrolyzable silane compound having a perfluoropolyether group; (b) a hydrolyzable silane compound having an epoxy group; and (c) a hydrolyzable silane compound having a fluorine-containing group other than perfluoropolyether groups.

Abstract: A low pressure, low volatile, low energy method to make an ethylene, propylene diene terpolymer latex usable in paints, adhesives, and as a coating.

Abstract: Coating compositions that provide hydrophilic and anti-freeze properties are disclosed. The coatings include at least one hydrophilic agent bound to one or more coating components, such as a rheology modifier, a surfactant, a coalescing agent, and a pigment. The hydrophilic agents are attached to the coating components covalently.

Abstract: An aqueous insecticidal architectural coating composition comprising, i. a polymer binder comprising emulsion polymer particles having a Tg above ambient temperature, ii. an effective amount of coalescing solvent for the polymer particles, iii. an effective amount of volatile insecticide wherein the insecticide has a vapour pressure measured at 25° C. of at least 0.1 mPa and is located in the polymer particles.

Abstract: A composition for sealing a colorant that is applied to a surface, such as carpets. The composition includes a film forming polyurethane dispersion having first and second film forming polyurethane dispersions. The film forming polyurethane dispersion forms a film when applied to the surface, such as a polyester carpet, and the film, upon drying, forms a topcoat on the surface. The first film forming polyurethane dispersion forms a hard component of the topcoat, and the second film forming polyurethane dispersion forms a soft component of the topcoat. The composition also has a solvent that coalesces particles of a surface colorant and causes the particles to flow into the surface, such as carpet fibers, when the composition is applied to the surface. When the composition is dried on a portion of the surface, to which the colorant is applied, the composition seals and protects that portion of the surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to the production of nitrogen containing polymers from aziridines, to the use of these nitrogen containing polymers for stabilizing iodine containing compounds, to compositions comprising at least the nitrogen containing polymers and also iodine containing compounds, and to the use of these compositions as biocides and/or for controlling microorganisms.

Abstract: An ink composition is disclosed herein. The ink composition includes from about 5 wt % to about 25 wt % of a co-solvent; from about 0.025 wt % to about 0.2 wt % of i) a chelating agent represented by formula 1, wherein R? is a carboxylic acid functional group or a carboxylate salt functional group and n>2; ii) a chelating agent represented by formula 2:, wherein R is a carboxylic acid functional group or a carboxylate salt functional group, m is greater than or equal to 1, x is greater than or equal to 2, y is greater than or equal to 1, and z is greater than or equal to 2; iii) a chelating agent represented by formula 3, wherein any of r, s, t, or u is a sulfonic acid functional group or a sulfonate functional group; or iv) combinations of any of i, ii, and iii. The ink composition also includes a balance of water.

Abstract: A custom color paint or stain tinting system employs a dark-colored non-infrared-absorptive liquid base paint or stain and a point-of-sale array of concentrated liquid colorants which when dispensed into the base paint or stain provide custom-tinted non-infrared-absorptive paints or stains in lightened shades and a variety of tints. Dark custom-tinted paints or stains are tinted lighter from a dark-colored base, not darker from a white or light colored base as is done in conventional point-of-sale systems.

Abstract: A composition containing unique particles of copper pyrithione wherein greater than 20 wt % to 90 wt % of the particles have a particle size of greater than 10 microns, as determined by laser light scattering using a particle size distribution analyzer, and wherein the particles are flat acicular needle-shaped is described herein. Also described herein is an antifouling paint containing the copper pyrithione and a method of making the composition and antifouling paint.

Abstract: A method for producing aggregates from fresh cement compositions, included concrete and residual concrete is disclosed, comprising the addition of a) flash setting accelerators and b) super-absorbent polymers to fresh unset cement compositions and blending this mixture until granular materials are formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable composition comprising at least one nonexclusively terminally alkoxysilylated alkoxylation product and at least one curing catalyst, which is characterized in that the nonexclusively terminally alkoxysilylated alkoxylation product is a prepolymer having an average of between 2.0 and 8.0 ethoxysilyl functions per prepolymer, and to sealants and/or adhesives comprising this curable composition, and to the use of the curable composition or the sealant and adhesive.

Abstract: A composition has been made for biopolyester films, preferably polylactic acid (PLA) films, having a low coefficient of friction for improved sliding properties, while maintaining a low haze value for good transparency. The composition, made from a masterbatch of specific additives, produces a film that achieves a haze of two percent or less (measured by ASTM D1003) and a dynamic coefficient of friction of 0.35 or less (measured by ASTM D1894-01).

Abstract: Disclosed are mineral filler compositions comprising a calcium carbonate, wherein the composition comprises a mineral content characterized by a weight ratio of calcium to magnesium of at least 10:1, and wherein the composition is at least substantially free of calcium oxide. Also disclosed are methods for making a mineral filler composition from a renewable biological source of calcium carbonate. Also disclosed are carpets comprising the mineral filler from renewable biological source produced by the methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is rubber clay for handicrafts. The rubber clay does not stick to the hands because it is manufactured by using a non-stick, inorganic compound having excellent transparency as the main component, the rubber clay is reusable because it does not harden even when a structure (model) made of the rubber clay is left for a long time, and the rubber clay may be represented in a wide range of colors. To this end, the rubber clay for handicrafts according to the present invention contains 60 to 80% by weight of a gel-type silicone base, 15 to 35% by weight of a plasticity adjuster, 1 to 5% by weight of an oil-type anti-cracking agent, and 0.1 to 1% by weight of an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A composition for use as a wood-filler that includes at least two modified styrene butadiene latexes; at least one pH color indicator, wherein the pH color change indicator is operative to provide a visual indication that the wood filling composition is dry; and microspheres, wherein the microspheres further include glass or ceramic, and wherein the microspheres are operative to provide durability and stainability to the wood-filling composition.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: A composition for use as a wood-filler that includes a modified styrene butadiene latex; at least one pH indicator, wherein pH indicator causes the composition to change color as the composition dries; and one or more types of microspheres, wherein the microspheres provide durability and stainability to the wood-filling composition.

Abstract: Polymer compositions and methods of making and using the polymer compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising a polymer, a compatibilizer and an algae product.

Abstract: Novel silicone polyether copolymers of inverse structure of the formula 1, characterized in that no unsaturated functional groups caused by side reactions or conversion products thereof are present in the copolymer, and a process for preparation thereof, in which a polyether modified terminally and/or laterally with alkoxysilyl groups is reacted with silanes and/or siloxanes which bear one or more hydrolysis-labile groups, in a hydrolysis and condensation reaction.

Abstract: A compound of substantially transparent resin and amorphous silica particulate is disclosed. The silica particulate are nanometric size and dispersed throughout in the resin. The compound can be used to make an article to diffuse and transmit light from a point source of light.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a thermoset composition comprising a low molecular weight polytrimethylene ether glycol. This disclosure is further directed to an antimicrobial coating composition, an antimicrobial coating layer, an antimicrobial adhesive, or an antimicrobial sealant formed from the thermoset composition comprising the low molecular weight polytrimethylene ether glycol. The thermoset compositions can be used as interior and exterior top coats, basecoats, primers, primer surfacers, primer fillers, adhesives or sealants. The disclosure is particularly directed to a thermoset composition comprising components derived from renewable resources.

Abstract: An ink composition includes from about 2 wt % to about 5 wt % of a colorant; from about 10 wt % to about 20 wt % of co-solvent; from about 0.5 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of an alkyl phosphate ester; from about 0.5 wt % to about 9 wt % of any of methyl gluceth-10, methyl gluceth-20, PPG-10 methyl glucose ether, or PPG-20 methyl glucose ether; and a balance of water.

Abstract: A caulk composition having a first color upon application and a second color upon formation of a skin, wherein said skin is suitable for application of a surface treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous silicone dispersion, containing one or more polyorganosiloxanes (POSs) intended to be crosslinked or having been crosslinked by elimination of water or alcohol, according to a polycondensation mechanism. The present invention also relates to methods for preparing aqueous silicone emulsions and dispersions.

Abstract: The present application relates to oligomeric antimicrobial compounds and compositions comprising the same. The oligomers are formed by polymerizing aminoalkyl(meth)acrylate or aminoalkyl(meth)acrylamide monomer(s). In addition to imparting materials with broad spectrum antimicrobial activity, the oligomers can impart antimicrobial activity to substrates such as hair and skin.

Abstract: A wallboard joint compound includes a base joint compound having a homogeneous, paste-like blend of water and at least one of a filler, a binder, a thickener, a suspending agent, a biocide, a preservative, a mineral filler and expanded perlite; and an additive discretely added to the base joint compound to be available for use once mixed into the base joint compound just prior to application of the wallboard joint compound by a user.

Abstract: A composition may include a binder; a coalescing agent with the general formula of wherein Z is C1-C10, wherein X is —H and Y is ?O or X is ?O and Y is —H or —CH3, and wherein R1 and R2 are independently selectable and comprise a C1-C12 or derivative thereof; and a solvent. The composition may be used in products like a paint, a coating, an adhesive, an ink, a toner, a sealant, a stain, a glaze, a carpet backing, and a primer.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for killing ectoparasites on a subject. Compositions containing a fatty acid ester, e.g., isopropyl myristate, effective for killing ectoparasites is described. Also described are compositions containing a fatty acid ester and a siloxane (e.g., decacyclomethicone). The compositions can also contain a mectin and/or a mycin, and S-methoprene. The compositions are useful against a variety of ectoparasites that afflict humans, animals, and plants, e.g., head lice, fleas, body lice, crab lice, scabies, ticks, and plant parasites.

Abstract: Disclosed are an acrylonitrile-acrylate-styrene graft copolymer having a structure including a seed which comprises at least one of an aromatic vinyl compound, a vinyl cyanide compound and an alkyl(meth)acrylate compound, a core which surrounds the seed and comprises alkyl acrylate, and a shell which surrounds the core and comprises at least one of an aromatic vinyl compound, a vinyl cyanide compound and an alkyl(meth)acrylate compound, and having suitably controlled thicknesses and refractive indexes of the respective layers, and a thermoplastic resin composition comprising the acrylonitrile-acrylate-styrene graft copolymer.

Abstract: Mixtures are provided that can include: latex polymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol; and liquid stabilizer. Mixtures comprising: glycol; antioxidant; and defoamer. Compositions are provided that can include: a substrate; and a mixture over the substrate, the mixture comprising one or more of: latex polymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol; liquid stabilizer; and antioxidant. Vehicle tires are provided. Plastic vehicle components are provided. Substrate treatment methods are provided that can include applying compositions to the substrate, the compositions comprising one or more of: latex polymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol; liquid stabilizer; and antioxidant. Vehicle tire treatment methods are provided. Vehicle component treatment methods are provided.

Abstract: A process of preparing a water-based emulsion includes adding a first monomer feed to a reaction vessel in the presence of a first initiator and water to form an acid-functional polymer; neutralizing the acid-functional polymer to form a particulate polymer; and adding a second monomer feed to the reaction vessel in the presence of a second initiator to form an agglomerated polymer; where the process is a one-pot process. The first monomer feed includes a unbranched (meth)acrylate monomer, a (meth)acrylic acid monomer, a branched (meth)acrylate, and a styrenic monomer; the second monomer feed includes a hydrophobic monomer; the water-based emulsion includes the agglomerated polymer; the agglomerated polymer includes the particulate polymer; and the agglomerated polymer having an aggregated drupelet morphology. The agglomerated polymers may be used in high opacity emulsions.

Abstract: A two part low volatile organic compounds (VOC) content ethylene propylene diene terpolymer formulation with a solids content of at least 60 percent solids by volume of the total formulation and a volatile organic compounds content less than 450 grams per liter, wherein a first component has EPDM, a solvent, a curative, an additive, and a blend of a pigment and a filler. The second component contains solvent and a metal drier. The invention includes a method for making the coating and a cured coated substrate with the cured waterproof rubber coating disposed thereon.

Abstract: Hydroxypolyamides, hydroxypolyamide products, and post-hydroxypolyamides are disclosed as gel forming agents. Hydroxypolyamides and post-hydroxypolyamides are prepared from known methods. Hydroxypolyamide products are produced from a modified polymerization procedure which utilizes strong base for deprotonation of ammonium salts from the esterification of stoichiometrically equivalent polyacid:polyamine salts. The hydroxypolyamide products are capable of gel formation at lower concentrations than hydroxypolyamides and post-hydroxypolyamides from the known methods of preparation, and are therefore superior gel forming agents.

Abstract: An elastic film material that resists the propagation of a tear. The film material includes an SEEPS elastomeric block copolymer and has a time to break of at least 10 hours. The elastomeric block copolymer has a Tm of between about 10° C. and 20° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an aqueous polymer dispersion and a coating composition made thereof, especially to a “green” antibacterial polymer dispersion with improved color stability property upon exposure to heat and/or light, and the coating composition made thereof.

Abstract: A process of preparing a water-based emulsion includes adding a first monomer feed to a reaction vessel in the presence of a first initiator and water to form an acid-functional polymer; neutralizing the acid-functional polymer to form a particulate polymer; and adding a second monomer feed to the reaction vessel in the presence of a second initiator to form an agglomerated polymer; where the process is a one-pot process. The first monomer feed includes a (meth)acrylate monomer, a (meth)acrylic acid monomer, and a styrenic monomer; the second monomer feed includes a hydrophobic monomer; the water-based emulsion includes the agglomerated polymer; the agglomerated polymer includes the particulate polymer; and the agglomerated polymer having an aggregated drupelet morphology. The agglomerated polymers may be used in high opacity emulsions.