Abstract: A low-modulus high-adhesion silane-modified polyether sealant for prefabricated buildings is provided by including a composition A and a composition B, wherein the composition A includes silane-modified polyether, plasticizer, hydroxy-terminated branched polyether, branched polyether epoxy resin, coupling agent, thixotropic agent, silica, reinforcing filler A, hollow glass microspheres and toner, and the composition B includes plasticizer, hydroxy-terminated branched polyether, light stabilizer, reinforcing filler B, organotin catalyst and amine curing agent. The present disclosure also optimized the various ingredients in the silane-modified polyether sealant, and a formulation of sealant having the best bonding effect was obtained.

Abstract: Melt emulsification may be employed to form elastomeric particulates in a narrow size range when nanoparticles and a sulfonate surfactant are included as emulsion stabilizers. Such processes may comprise combining a polyurethane polymer, a sulfonate surfactant, and nanoparticles with a carrier fluid at a heating temperature at or above a melting point or softening temperature of the polyurethane polymer, applying sufficient shear to disperse the polyurethane polymer as liquefied droplets in the presence of the nanoparticles in the carrier fluid at the heating temperature, cooling the carrier fluid at least until elastomeric particulates in a solidified state form, and separating the elastomeric particulates from the carrier fluid. The polyurethane polymer defines a core and an outer surface of the elastomeric particulates, and the nanoparticles are associated with the outer surface. The elastomeric particulates may have a span of about 0.9 or less.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion comprising at least one fatty acid-modified epoxy amine adduct wherein the fatty acid has an iodine number of lower than 30 and at least one polymer obtained from the polymerization of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers and their use for forming coatings or binder agents, especially for decorative and protective coating applications on various substrates.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesion promoter composition comprising at least one polymer A selected from at least one epoxy resin-phenol resin precondensate, a mixture of at least one epoxy resin-phenol resin precondensate and epoxy resins, a mixture of epoxy resins and phenol resins, polyamide resins and mixtures thereof, and at least one copolyamide-based hotmelt adhesive. Additionally described is a primer composition comprising at least one polymer B selected from saturated polyester resins, epoxy-phenol resin precondensates, mixtures of epoxy resins and phenol resins, and mixtures thereof, at least one crosslinker resin selected from the group consisting of melamine resins, blocked isocyanate resins and mixtures thereof, at least one catalyst, and at least one copolyamide-based hotmelt adhesive.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing high heat resistant and high scratch resistant water-based polyurethane, which can improve the mechanical strength and water resistance of water-based polyurethane by using acrylate graft modification, is provided. In particular, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate (2-HEA), methyl methacrylate (MMA), ethyl acrylate (EA), acrylic acid (AA), glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) and triallyl isocyanuric acid ester (TAIC) are used to dilute polyurethane prepolymer. As a result, the prepolymer has a good dispersing effect, and further, waterborne bridging agent and cellulose nanofiber are added to the water-based polyurethane to obtain water-based polyurethane which has high heat resistance and scratch resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersion comprising one or more protic solvents as dispersion medium and also, as base components dispersed therein, one or more matrix polymers, one or more epoxides, at least one kind of a modified compound of the polyamine adduct type which is insoluble in the epoxides, where the at least one modified polyamine adduct is in dispersion in particulate form, with 90% of the particles having a particle size in the range from 0.1 to 10 ?m as determined by laser diffractometry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous dispersion comprising dispersed particles of an acrylic copolymer having a volume average particle size diameter (d50) of from 1 to 50 ?m (microns), wherein the aqueous dispersion further comprises (i) an acrylic copolymer dispersant having an alkaline solubility higher than 50 wt. %, and being present in the dispersion in an amount of from 10 to 35% by weight, relative to the total amount of monomers used to prepare the acrylic copolymer of the dispersed polymeric particles; and (ii) decomposition products of an oil-soluble organic initiator.

Abstract: The present invention provides a printing ink or coating composition comprising a self-crosslinking acrylic polymer, a coalescent and a silicone emulsion wherein the self-crosslinking acrylic polymer has a glass transition temperature of greater than 25° C. Furthermore the present invention also provides a process for preparing a coated substrate, in particular a polyboard substrate and an article made from the coated substrate, such as a milk or juice carton.

Abstract: Aqueous polymer dispersions and their use for producing shaped articles having improved heat resistance are described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrodepositable coating composition comprising a main vehicle comprising a phosphatized epoxy resin, a plasticizer, and a curing agent, wherein the main vehicle comprises a low-VOC main vehicle. The present invention is also directed to coatings and coated substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to comb copolymers, which can be produced from at least one diglycidyl ether (A) of general formula (I), at least one polyether monoamine (B) of the general formula Rt—[OEt]n[OPr]m[OBu]s—NH2, at least one amine (C) of the general formula Z—R1—NH2, and optionally at least one secondary amine (D) that is free of primary amino groups and is of the general formula NHTV, wherein R stands for a residue free of epoxy groups, selected from aliphatic residues, aromatic residues, and araliphatic residues; Rt stands for a residue selected from alkyl residues having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; OEt stands for an ethylene oxide residue, OPr stands for a propylene oxide residue, and OBu stands for a butylene oxide residue; n stands for a number from 0 to 100, m stands for a number from 3 to 50, and s stands for a number from 0 to 20, and n+m+s=3 to 103; R1 stands for an aliphatic, aromatic, or araliphatic hydrocarbon residue having 1 to 12 carbon atoms; Z stands for a residue free of primary and secondary ami

Abstract: Fine polymer particles made by a method include producing an emulsion in a liquid prepared by dissolving and mixing a polymer A and a polymer B in organic solvents in which a solution phase composed primarily of the polymer A and a solution phase composed primarily of the polymer B are formed as separate phases, wherein the solvents in the two phases resulting from the phase separation are substantially identical to each other, and contacting the emulsion with a poor solvent for the polymer A to precipitate the polymer A, wherein the particles have a glass transition point of 150° C. or more and 400° C. or less, an average particle diameter of 1 ?m or more to 100 ?m or less, and a particle diameter distribution index of the particles is 2 or less, wherein the polymer A is nonvinyl type polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a printing ink or coating composition comprising a self-crosslinking acrylic polymer, a coalescent and a silicone emulsion wherein the self-crosslinking acrylic polymer has a glass transition temperature of greater than 25° C. Furthermore the present invention also provides a process for preparing a coated substrate, in particular a polyboard substrate and an article made from the coated substrate, such as a milk or juice carton.

Abstract: This invention is a highly insulating film, which is characterized by including a biaxially stretched film containing a styrene polymer having a syndiotactic structure as a main component, containing a thermoplastic amorphous resin Y having a glass transition temperature Tg by DSC of 130° C. or higher in an amount of 5% by mass or more and 48% by mass or less, and having a plane orientation coefficient (AP) represented by the following equation (1) of ?0.027 or less: ?P=(Nx+Ny)/2?Nz (1). In equation (1), Nx represents the minimum value of the refractive index in the plane direction of the film, Ny represents the refractive index in the direction perpendicular to Nx in the plane direction of the film, and Nz represents the refractive index in the thickness direction of the film.

Abstract: The present invention provides multilayer polymer redispersible powder (RDP) particles comprising a major proportion of from 50 to 90 wt. %, preferably, from 60 to 85 wt. %, based on total polymer solids, of epoxy resin resins having a calculated glass transition temperature (Tg) of from 0 to 40° C., a methacrylic acid containing alkali soluble polymer outer layer, and a divalent metal, such as zinc powder, having an aqueous pKa of 9.55 or more, or its acid salt having a pH of 7.0 or less, such as strong acid salts, e.g., chlorides, sulfates or phosphates, or organic acid salts, e.g., acetates, succinates and citrates, as well as to methods of making the same.

Abstract: A light roofing system is formed of a substrate layer and a waterproof surface layer. The waterproof surface layer comprises a functional coating layer made of functional paint and a waterproof layer made of waterproof paint, the functional paint comprises a base material and functional materials, and the functional materials comprise an inorganic flaky material, an inorganic high-rigidity wear-resistant material, and polymer powder with good toughness. The addition amount of the inorganic flaky material accounts for 1% to 8% of the total weight of the functional paint, the addition amount of the inorganic high-rigidity wear-resistant material accounts for 2% to 15% of the total weight of the functional paint, and the addition amount of the polymer powder with good toughness accounts for 1% to 8% of the total weight of the functional paint.

Abstract: Temporary adhesives include a thermoplastic polymer comprising from about 30% by weight to about 80% by weight of the temporary adhesive, a solvent comprising from about 20% by weight to about 70% by weight of the temporary adhesive, and a filler material comprising from about 0.2% to about 5% by weight of the temporary adhesive. Methods of processing a semiconductor device wafer include bonding the semiconductor device wafer to a surface of a carrier substrate using a temporary adhesive including a filler material comprising from about 0.2% to about 5% by weight of the temporary adhesive, thinning the semiconductor device wafer, and, while the temporary adhesive remains on the surface of the carrier substrate proximate a peripheral edge thereof, subjecting the thinned semiconductor device wafer to one or more back side processing operations. Methods of forming a thinned semiconductor wafer include using such a temporary adhesive.

Abstract: Provided herein is a photocurable dianhydrohexanehexol derivative, a method preparing the same, and a composition including the same, for example, to a photocurable compound derived from environmentally friendly biomass, the compound having a structure where a 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate (HPM) functional group prepared by reacting a biomass derived dianhydrohexanehexol (1,4:3,6-dianhydro-d-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol, DHH) compound under an optimal reaction condition is combined, a preparing method thereof, and a photocurable composition comprising the photocurable compound.

Abstract: A coating/sealant system that includes a coating and a sealant deposited over at least a portion of the coating, in which the coating includes a reaction product formed from reactants comprising a phosphated epoxy resin and a curing agent, and the sealant includes a sulfur-containing polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds comprising the epoxide functional reaction product of: (a) at least one molecule comprising two terminal epoxy-reactive moieties; with (b) two molecules comprising two epoxide moieties; wherein, said compound comprises, pendent to the residue of (a) (i.e. as a side chain of the molecule), one or more polyoxyalkylene or polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether radical(s) having a weight average molecular weight of at least 400. Also provided are aqueous coating compositions comprising such compounds.

Abstract: A waterborne dispersion containing a high molecular weight cycloaliphatic epoxy resin based on a diglycidyl ether of a cycloaliphatic diol polymerized with, for example, a diphenolic or diacid compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acidic aqueous particulate composition containing, in addition to iron(III) ions, fluoride ions and at least one water-insoluble, dispersed organic binder, a water-insoluble, dispersed oxide pigment with elevated resistance to agglomeration for the autophoretic deposition of organic-inorganic hybrid layers onto metal surfaces, the composition additionally containing at least one anionic wetting agent which comprises functional groups selected from sulfonates, phosphonates and/or carboxylates. The invention furthermore comprises the use of such a composition for the autodeposition of a film-forming organic-inorganic hybrid coating onto metal surfaces which are at least in part selected from surfaces, the main constituents of which are iron, zinc and/or aluminum.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for preparing an emulsion resin composition for a cationic electrodeposition paint, which reduces or eliminates time for desolvation. The emulsion resin composition for cationic electrodeposition paint includes a cationic epoxy resin and a blocked isocyanate curing agent. The method features the steps of: (1) a step of mixing water and the cationic resin to form a W/O emulsion, (2) a step of mixing the blocked isocyanate curing agent and the W/O emulsion to form a curing agent-containing W/O emulsion, and (3) a step of mixing water and the curing agent-containing W/O emulsion to form an O/W emulsion, via a phase inversion point from W/O emulsion to O/W emulsion. The method features a solid concentration by mass Xw/o (%) of the curing agent-containing W/O emulsion and a solid content by mass Xtra (%) at the phase inversion point from W/O emulsion to O/W emulsion satisfying a relation of Xw/o?Xtra>3%.

Abstract: To obtain water-dispersible varnish used in an alternative refrigerant/refrigerating machine oil refrigerant system or a natural refrigerant/refrigerating machine oil refrigerant system, the water-dispersible varnish being capable of solving two problems, namely, reducing the volatile components and the like during thermal curing and resistance of the cured varnish to the refrigerant system, wherein the water-dispersible varnish has a specific thermosetting resin as base polymer, a specific vinyl monomer as reactive diluent, organic peroxide as reaction initiator, and water mixed therein.

Abstract: An ink used for direct inkjet printing to plate based on nanometer material and a method for preparing same. Of the baseline total amount of the ink, 5 to 30 wt % is of film-forming resin, 0.01 to 5 wt % is of nanometer or micrometer dye, 30 to 60 wt % is of organic solvent, 0.01 to 5 wt % is of humectant, and water provides the balance; these ingredients are stirred and mixed at room temperature, and after the film-forming resin is completely dissolved, impurities and/or insoluble substances in the present invention are removed by means of multi-level filtering, and the obtained filtrate is the present ink. The ink in the present invention is sprayed on a metal base material surface by an inkjet printer o form a printing pattern which, after curing, can be directly printed on the machine, thus reducing chemical pollution and post-processing processes, while a press run of the printing plate can be up to 100,000 copies at a resolution of up to 175 lpi.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a carbon fiber sizing agent that can obtain a carbon fiber bundle having a superior effect of improving mechanical properties when composited using a resin; an aqueous dispersion thereof; a carbon fiber bundle; a sheet-shaped article having a carbon fiber bundle; and a composite material. The carbon fiber sizing agent contains: a compound (A) that is an ester of an unsaturated monobasic acid and an epoxy compound having a plurality of epoxy groups in the molecule, and that has at least one epoxy group in the molecule; a urethane acrylate oligomer (B) that is bifunctional and that has a tensile elongation rate of the cured product of at least 40%; and a polyurethane resin (C) having a tensile elongation rate of a dried coating film of 350-900% inclusive. The amounts of A-C contained satisfy the conditions described in the description. The aqueous dispersion disperses the sizing agent. The carbon fiber bundle contains 0.6-3.0 mass % inclusive of the sizing agent.

Abstract: A process for aqueous, free-radically initiated, continuous emulsion polymerization of A) at least one vinyl ester and optionally at least one (meth)acrylic ester, B) ethylene, and C) 0 to 10% by weight of one or more ethylenically unsaturated, functionalized comonomers, in the presence of 3.0 to 12.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers, where at least 50% by weight are nonionic emulsifiers, and 0 to 10% by weight of one or more protective colloids, in a stirred tank cascade with at least two pressure reactors connected in series and with at least one low-pressure reactor connected downstream.

Abstract: This invention relates to an autodeposition bath composition comprising a nitrogen containing compound, said bath being suitable for generating a uniform autodeposition coating on two or more of ferrous, aluminum, magnesium and zinciferous multi-metal substrate surfaces, treated either sequentially or simultaneously. The invention also provides autodeposition concentrate compositions for use in the bath, methods of making and using the concentrate and bath, as well as metal articles comprising an autodeposition coating according to the invention.

Abstract: Non-chromated corrosion inhibiting primer formulations having one or more active corrosion inhibitors covalently anchored, or optionally covalently anchored, onto an organic and/or inorganic reactive specie are provided herein.

Abstract: Corrosion-inhibiting microgels that are suitable for use in non-chromated primer compositions. Each discrete microgel is composed of a cross-linked polymer network and organic corrosion-inhibiting compounds entrapped or immobilized within the polymer network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a adhesion promoter composition containing at least one aqueous dispersion of a solid epoxy resin; at least one polyamine; and at least one Compound V in free or hydrolytically releasable form which can enter into a condensation reaction with the polyamine. Adhesion promoter compositions according to the invention lead to an improvement in the adhesion under hot, humid conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coating composition comprising (A) 100 weight parts of at least one epoxy resin; (B) 40 to 900 weight parts of at least one alkoxy-containing aminofunctional silicone resin; (C) up to 50 weight parts of at least one organic hardener; (D) up to 100 weight parts of at least one epoxyfunctional silicone resin; and (E) up to 10 weight parts of at least one cure accelerator, provided the alkoxy-containing aminofunctional silicone resin (B) has a total alkoxy content ranging from 26 to 80 mol percent per mole of silicon (Si) in the alkoxy-containing aminofunctional silicone resin. Methods for preparing the above-described composition and for treating substrates are also disclosed.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a water-based composite resin composition which has an excellent long-term storage stability and which enables formation of a coating film having an excellent water resistance and solvent resistance. The present invention relates to a water-based composite resin composition and a coating agent; the water-based composite resin composition containing composite resin particles (A) and an aqueous medium (B), the composite resin particles (A) containing polyester resin (a1) particles having a sulfonate group and an epoxy resin (a2) of which some or all parts are encapsulated in the polyester resin (a1) particles, wherein a mass ratio [(a1)/(a2)] of the polyester resin (a1) to the epoxy resin (a2) in the composite resin particles (A) is in the range of 95/5 to 30/70.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion, wherein the oil comprises an acid functional unsaturated polyester which acid functional unsaturated polyester comprises unsaturated dicarboxylic acid units, diol units, units of an emulsifier with HLB value of from 9 to 20 and further comprising chain extender units. The present invention further relates to a fibre mat comprising fibres and a binder comprising such acid functional unsaturated polyester.

Abstract: A process for preparing a crossed-linked colorant dispersion is provided in which a pigment and a dispersant polymer having a cross-linkable moiety are subjected to micromedia milling followed by a purification step to remove small pigment particles before reacting the cross-linkable moiety on the dispersant polymer with a cross-linking agent. Also disclosed is the use of dispersions made from this process in ink jet inks.

Abstract: The instant invention provides an aqueous dispersion, a coating composition, coating layers and coated article made therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition, a process for producing the same, one or more coating layers derived therefrom, and articles comprising one or more such coating layers. The coating composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) from 10 to 90 percent by weight of an aqueous, high-solid, solvent-free alkyd dispersion comprising: (i) from 40 to 70 percent by weight of one or more alkyds based on the total weight of the dispersion, wherein each said one or more alkyds has an acid value of less than 20 and a molecular weight (Mn) in the range of greater than 1000 Dalton; (ii) from less than 10 percent by weight of one or more surfactants, based on the total weight of the dispersion; and (iii) from 30 to 55 percent by weight of water, based on the total weight of the dispersion; wherein said aqueous, high-solid, solvent-free alkyd dispersion has an average particle size diameter in the range of from 0.

Abstract: The instant invention provides an aqueous dispersion, a coating composition, coating layers and coated article made therefrom.

Abstract: A simultaneous interpenetrating polymer network—geopolymer epoxy composition includes a first component comprised of a waterborne epoxy curing agent and an alkaline silicate solution, and a second component comprised of an epoxy resin and an aluminosilicate. The two components are mixed to produce a SIN-GE composition that cures at ambient temperatures. The SIN-GE composition may be a low-viscosity, sprayable composition, or may be a higher-viscosity composition. The compositions may be used as coatings, adhesives, mortars, casting materials, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are stable aqueous resinous dispersions and methods for forming such dispersions that include a zinc (II) amidine complex.

Abstract: Aqueous liquid and moisture vapor are added to water absorbent resin powder so that particles of the water absorbent resin powder are bound. Supplying the aqueous liquid and moisture vapor to the water absorbent resin powder reduces the amount of particles that remain unbound (ungranulated) and increases the concentration of the water absorbent resin bound particles to provide improved drying efficiency and to obtain particulate water absorbent resin having excellent properties even when the bound particles are highly concentrated. The present invention provides (i) a method for binding water absorbent resin and (ii) a method for producing particulate water absorbent resin including the step of binding particles of water absorbent resin powder.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed that includes a water insoluble polymer, a polycarboxy functional polymer, and a water insoluble epoxide functional compound, the water insoluble polymer including at least one of polyvinyl acetate, vinyl acetate copolymer, styrene copolymer, acrylate copolymer, and polyurethane.

Abstract: A simultaneous interpenetrating polymer network—geopolymer epoxy composition includes a first component comprised of a waterborne epoxy curing agent, an aluminosilicate source, and an amorphous silica, and a second component comprised of an epoxy resin and an alkaline silicate solution. The two components are mixed to produce a SIN-GE composition that cures at ambient temperatures. The SIN-GE composition may be a low-viscosity, sprayable composition, or may be a higher-viscosity composition. The compositions may be used as coatings, adhesives, mortars, casting materials, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides curing agent compositions comprising the reaction product of polyalkyleneamine compounds and polyalkylene polyether polyol modified polyepoxide resins. Amine-epoxy compositions and thick layer compositions produced from these amine-epoxy compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous polyurethane urea dispersions having integral functional groups and coating agents produced therefrom, to a method for the production thereof, and to the use thereof for producing coating agents.

Abstract: A two step method for preparing a filler composition, the filler composition useful to prepare a nanocomposite polymer and an epoxy nanocomposite coating. First, disperse a water dispersible filler material in a liquid comprising water, but without any added intercalation agent, to form a dispersion. Second, replace at least a portion of the water of the liquid with an organic solvent so that the water concentration of the liquid is less than six percent by weight to form the filler composition, the average size of at least one dimension of the filler material being less than two hundred nanometers upon examination by transmission electron microscopy of a representative freeze dried sample of the dispersion of the first step. A nanocomposite polymer can be prepared by mixing the filler composition with one or more polymer, polymer component, monomer or prepolymer to produce a polymer containing the filler composition.

Abstract: An adhesive for a porous material is made of a curing agent composition and a principal component including an epoxy resin. The curing agent composition for the epoxy resin adhesive includes a water-based polyaminoamide curing agent or a water-based polyamide curing agent, having both a hydrophilic group and lipophilic group, tertiary amine, and water. The water-based polyaminoamide curing agent or the water-based polyamide curing agent is a condensate which is produced via a condensation reaction of polyaminoamide or polyamide with a dimer acid or trimer acid. The adhesive for a porous material precluding formaldehyde indicates a long pot life while demonstrating high adhesion in a short period of time.

Abstract: A method for coating an uncoated or precoated metallic or plastics substrate by (a) applying an aqueous coating composition (W) whose constituents are free or substantially free from blocked isocyanate groups, which comprises an aqueous dispersion of an epoxide-amine adduct, and which comprises either no crosslinking agent or one or more nonblocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agents, to the substrate, (b) optionally applying one or more further coating compositions, and (c) curing the coating composition (W) and, where appropriate, the further coating composition(s) at temperatures of below 90° C.

Abstract: The instant invention is a composite dispersion, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The composite dispersion according to the instant invention comprises (1) a first seed dispersion comprising (a) a first internal phase; and (b) an external phase, and (2) a second internal phase; wherein the composite dispersion comprises more than 60 percent by the combined weight of the first internal phase and the second internal phase, and the composite dispersion has a viscosity of less than 10,000 cP measured by RV4 spindle at 20 rpm at greater than 60 weight percent total internal phase, and wherein the composite dispersion has a bimodal particle size distribution and a particle size ratio (P2/P1) in the range of 2 to 200.

Abstract: A process for aqueous, free-radically initiated, continuous emulsion polymerization of A) at least one vinyl ester and optionally at least one (meth)acrylic ester, B) ethylene, and C) 0 to 10% by weight of one or more ethylenically unsaturated, functionalized comonomers, in the presence of 3.0 to 12.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers, where at least 50% by weight are nonionic emulsifiers, and 0 to 10% by weight of one or more protective colloids, in a stirred tank cascade with at least two pressure reactors connected in series and with at least one low-pressure reactor connected downstream.