Abstract: Provided is a copolymer composed of an aromatic vinyl monomer, a conjugated diene monomer, and a functional monomer including two or more nitrogen atoms and a method of preparing the copolymer.

Abstract: The invention provides a furan-modified compound or oligomer. The compound has a structure represented by Formula I: When formula I represents a compound, x is an integer of 1˜5; A including a group formed of ketone, amido, imide, imido, phenyl ether or enol ether group; G is a direct bond, —O—, —N—, —Ar—NH—(CH2)b—, —Ar—O—(CH2)b—, —Ar—O—(CH2)a—NH—(CH2)b—, —(CH2)a—NH—(CH2)b—, —(CH2)a—O—(CH2)b— or —(CH2)a—CH(OH)—(CH2)b—NH—; Ar is substituted or unsubstituted arylene group; a is an integer of 1 to 5; and b is an integer of 0 to 5.

Abstract: An object is to provide a non-aqueous inkjet ink composition which offers excellent fine print reproducibility, solid fill property, and anti-mottling property on printed matters, even when it is printed, at high speed, on materials whose printing surface is constituted by a polyvinyl chloride polymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, or other vinyl polymer, etc., and which also offers excellent rub resistance, solvent resistance, discharge stability, and resolubility of dried coating film, and has a high flash point. To achieve the object, a non-aqueous inkjet ink composition is provided which contains an acrylic resin, a ketone resin, a pigment, and a pigment dispersant, as well as propylene carbonate and diethylene glycol alkyl ether as an organic solvent.

Abstract: Electret webs include a thermoplastic resin and a charge-enhancing additive. The charge-enhancing additive is a substituted benzotriazole phenolate salt or a combination of substituted benzotriazole phenolate salts. The electret webs may be a non-woven fibrous web or a film. The electret webs are suitable for use as filter media.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a 3-aryl-benzofuranone compound in which R1-R6 in the formula are mutually independent H or C1-C20 alkyls, and R7 is C7-C20 alkyl or C7-C20 mixed alkyl. The present invention also discloses a composition of 3-aryl-benzofuranone compound and the preparation method. The 3-aryl-benzofuranone compound and the composition thereof has the superiority in application due to the characteristics of less proneness to volatilize, less proneness to be extracted, higher resistance to migration and less proneness to bloom and precipitate on the surface of organic materials, and with a wide range of application, it is effective during the application.

Abstract: A class of antioxidant compositions include benzotriazole phenolate salts with substituents either ortho to the phenol hydroxide group and/or para to the phenol hydroxide group can be prepared from substituted benzotriazole phenols. The ortho substituent group can be a simple hydrocarbon, alkoxy or amino group, or the ortho substituent group can be a linking group, linking the benzotriazole phenolate to another benzotriazole phenolate group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high shear stable aqueous fluoropolymer coating composition, preferably using polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), such as KYNAR® PVDF, suitable for high performance coating applications. The composition is based on a high shear stable fluoropolymer emulsion having small particle size, blended with an acrylic polymer additive. The use of this composition allows high bake PVDF water-base coatings which can be applied on variety of substrates such as metal or ceramic surfaces, and in the impregnation of textiles, glass, carbon or aramid fibers, etc. The dry coating formed from the coating composition of the invention exhibits improved gloss, crack resistance, chemical resistance, hot dirt pick up resistance and other improved properties.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polycarbonate resin composition. The polycarbonate resin composition includes a polycarbonate resin, inorganic fillers, an impact modifier comprising a modified olefin-based copolymer, and olefin wax containing a reactive group comprising at least one of a carboxylic acid group, a carboxylic acid anhydride group, an epoxy group, and a glycidyl group, wherein the inorganic fillers comprise flake-type fillers and needle-like fillers. The polycarbonate resin composition has excellent properties in terms of appearance, mechanical properties, and dimensional stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cushion flooring material and a manufacturing method for the same and, more particularly, to a cushion flooring material and a manufacturing method for the same, which uses an elastic layer including a PHA resin alone or a composite resin including a PHA resin as a surface layer constituting the cushion flooring material to prevent toxic substances exposed to the user even if the surface layer is exposed due to wear of a surface treatment layer positioned on the surface layer, thereby making the cushion flooring material non-toxic, eco-friendly and excellent in sound insulation.

Abstract: There is provided a film-forming composition for forming a film that covers a substrate and exhibits good electrical insulation properties, heat resistance, and solvent resistance after heating at a low temperature. A film-forming composition including a polymer (A) containing a unit structure of Formula (1): (wherein T1 is an arylene group or a combination of an arylene group with T0, T0 is an alkylene group, a fluorinated alkylene group, a carbonyl group, a sulfonyl group, or a combination thereof, R1 is a carboxyl group, an amino group, or an imino group, and n1 is an integer of 1 to 6), and a compound (B) having at least two isocyanate groups or blocked isocyanate groups.

Abstract: An adhesive is provided that will automatically signal that it has cured a sufficient amount for objects, such as flooring, to be installed on the adhesive. The cure-signaling adhesive can be a one component high strength adhesive composition which can signal that it has cured a sufficient amount and developed sufficient viscosity and tackiness (pressure sensitivity) for flooring or other objects to be installed on the adhesive. The adhesive can be formulated to change pH during curing and to signal sufficient curing by including a color change pH indicator in the adhesive. The adhesive can be formulated to have low or substantially no VOC emissions and can be formulated with bio-sourced ingredients.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aeration hose capable of diffusing bubbles of air within a body of water, comprising a) a hose portion derived from a composition, comprising a polyvinyl chloride resin; a first rubber component; a second rubber component; at least one copolymer; at least one low temperature plasticizer; at least one filler comprising copper dioxide; at least one heat stabilizer; at least one internal lubricant; at least one antioxidant; and at least one biofouling agent, wherein the hose portion comprises an outer hose portion, an inner hose portion and a plurality of hose apertures capable of receiving and diffusing pressurized air, wherein the hose is flexible and has no memory, and wherein the hose apertures are provided therethrough the inner hose portion and the outer hose portion and proportionally spaced about the outer hose portion along a length of the hose portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aeration hose capable of diffusing bubbles of air within a body of water, comprising a) a hose portion derived from a composition, comprising a polyvinyl chloride resin; a first rubber component; a second rubber component; at least one copolymer; at least one low temperature plasticizer; at least one filler comprising titanium dioxide; at least one heat stabilizer; at least one internal lubricant; at least one antioxidant; and at least one biofouling agent, wherein the hose portion comprises an outer hose portion, an inner hose portion and a plurality of hose apertures capable of receiving and diffusing pressurized air, and wherein the hose is flexible and has no memory, wherein the hose apertures are provided therethrough the inner hose portion and the outer hose portion and proportionally spaced about the outer hose portion along a length of the hose portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aeration hose capable of diffusing bubbles of air within a body of water, comprising a) a hose portion derived from a composition, comprising a polyvinyl chloride resin; a first rubber component; a second rubber component; at least one copolymer; at least one low temperature plasticizer; at least one filler comprising antimony trioxide; at least one heat stabilizer; at least one internal lubricant; at least one antioxidant; and at least one biofouling agent, wherein the hose portion comprises an outer hose portion, an inner hose portion and a plurality of hose apertures capable of receiving and diffusing pressurized air, wherein the hose is flexible and has no memory, wherein the hose apertures are provided therethrough the inner hose portion and the outer hose portion and proportionally spaced about the outer hose portion along a length of the hose portion.

Abstract: There is provided a carboxyl group-containing polymer composition having excellent water solubility and aqueous solution-thickening properties, having a minimal change in viscosity due to the thermal history in a drying step, and having high transparency of a neutral viscous solution obtained by mixing with water. The carboxyl group-containing polymer composition comprises (A) a carboxyl group-containing polymer obtained by copolymerization of an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid (a1) and a compound (a2) having at least two or more ethylenically unsaturated groups per molecule; (B) a polyhydric alcohol fatty acid ester alkylene oxide adduct; and (C) a polyoxyalkylene modified product, which is at least one of an ether (c1) of a polyoxyalkylene with a fatty alcohol, and a polyoxyalkylene fatty acid ester (c2).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aeration hose capable of diffusing bubbles of air within a body of water, comprising a) a hose portion derived from a composition, comprising a polyvinyl chloride resin; a first rubber component; a second rubber component; at least one copolymer; at least one low temperature plasticizer; at least one filler comprising calcium carbonate; at least one heat stabilizer; at least one internal lubricant; at least one antioxidant; and at least one biofouling agent, wherein the hose portion comprises an outer hose portion, an inner hose portion and a plurality of hose apertures capable of receiving and diffusing pressurized air, wherein the hose is flexible and has no memory, and wherein the hose apertures are provided therethrough the inner hose portion and the outer hose portion and proportionally spaced about the outer hose portion along a length of the hose portion.

Abstract: A multi-layer sliding bearing includes a sliding layer having a surface for contacting a component which is to be mounted. The sliding layer is made from a tin-based alloy with tin as the main alloy element and the sliding layer has on the surface, at least in sections, an oxidic subcoating in which the proportion of tin oxide(s) is at least 50% in weight.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aeration hose capable of diffusing bubbles of air within a body of water, comprising a) a hose portion derived from a composition, comprising a polyvinyl chloride resin; a first rubber component; a second rubber component; at least one copolymer; at least one low temperature plasticizer; at least one filler comprising bismuth trioxide; at least one heat stabilizer; at least one internal lubricant; at least one antioxidant; and at least one biofouling agent, wherein the hose portion comprises an outer hose portion, an inner hose portion and a plurality of hose apertures capable of receiving and diffusing pressurized air, and wherein the hose is flexible and has no memory, wherein the hose apertures are provided therethrough the inner hose portion and the outer hose portion and proportionally spaced about the outer hose portion along a length of the hose portion.

Abstract: A composition comprising: a polyvinyl chloride resin; a first rubber component; a second rubber component; at least one copolymer; at least one low temperature plasticizer; at least one filler comprising antimony trioxide; at least one heat stabilizer; at least one internal lubricant; at least one antioxidant; and at least one biofouling agent.

Abstract: A composition comprising: a polyvinyl chloride resin; a first rubber component; a second rubber component; at least one copolymer; at least one low temperature plasticizer; at least one filler comprising titanium dioxide; at least one heat stabilizer; at least one internal lubricant; at least one antioxidant; and at least one biofouling agent.

Abstract: A composition comprising: a polyvinyl chloride resin; a first rubber component; a second rubber component; at least one copolymer; at least one low temperature plasticizer; at least one filler comprising calcium carbonate; at least one heat stabilizer; at least one internal lubricant; at least one antioxidant; and at least one biofouling agent.

Abstract: A composition comprising: a polyvinyl chloride resin; a first rubber component; a second rubber component; at least one copolymer; at least one low temperature plasticizer; at least one filler comprising bismuth trioxide; at least one heat stabilizer; at least one internal lubricant; at least one antioxidant; and at least one biofouling agent.

Abstract: A composition comprising: a polyvinyl chloride resin; a first rubber component; a second rubber component; at least one copolymer; at least one low temperature plasticizer; at least one filler comprising copper dioxide; at least one heat stabilizer; at least one internal lubricant; at least one antioxidant; and at least one biofouling agent.

Abstract: A tire portion selected from the group including an innerliner, tread ply skim, TBR body ply skim, bead reinforcing skim, undertread, tie gum, squeegee, folded edge gum strip, belt edge gum strip and tread ply insert, and made from a compound including a polymer base and curing agents. The compound also includes a carbohydrate having 2 to 30 repetitive, possibly substituted, units.

Abstract: Provided are a plasticizer for a resin composition including any one or more selected from a polyvinyl chloride resin, a polyurethane resin, an epoxy resin, a polycarbonate resin or a biodegradable resin, which has excellent mechanical properties such as tensile strength, elongation and hardness, and shape processability, and particularly has excellent flexibility at low temperatures, does not cause bleeding because compatibility with the resins is good, and has excellent transparency, heat resistance, cold resistance and durability, and a resin composition including the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of heptyl esters of furan dicarboxylic acid as softeners.

Abstract: Disclosed is a binder composition for mold formation including: one or more 5-position substituted furfural compounds selected from the group consisting of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and 5-acetoxymethylfurfural; and a furfurylated urea resin. The content of the 5-position substituted furfural compound(s) in the binder composition for mold formation is preferably from 1 to 30% by weight, and the content of the furfurylated urea resin is preferably from 1 to 20% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of measuring the degree of cure or solidification of a composition. Desirably, such methods are quantitative and ascertain the degree of cure or solidification in a non-destructive manner such that they are adaptable for on-line, real-time monitoring.

Abstract: Certain polyphenylene oligomers having good solvent strip resistance, low coefficient of thermal expansion and good adhesion to a variety of surfaces are useful as thin-film dielectric materials in electronics applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymeric materials comprising biodegradable, dioxanone-based copolymers and implantable devices (e.g., drug-delivery stents) formed of such materials. The polymeric materials can also contain at least one additional biocompatible moiety, at least one non-fouling moiety, at least one biobeneficial material, at least one bioactive agent, or a combination thereof. The polymeric materials are designed to improve the mechanical, physical and biological properties of implantable devices formed thereof.

Abstract: A polyimide precursor, a polyimide using the polyimide precursor, and a polyimide film using the polyimide. The polyimide precursor comprises a structural unit represented by general formula (AI): in which A is tetravalent aromatic group or aliphatic group, B is divalent aromatic group, and each R2 independently represents hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an alkylsilyl group having 3 to 9 carbon atoms, in which B in general formula (AI) includes a triazine moiety represented by following formula (AB1): in which R1 represents hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an aromatic group, and R3 represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving polyimide (PI) non-adherence to substrate and a PI solution. The method includes the following steps: (1) providing a substrate and a PI solution, the PI solution comprising PI molecules and a solvent, the PI molecules having hydrophobic moieties; and (2) coating the PI solution on the substrate to form a PI film. The PI solution includes PI molecules and a solvent. The PI molecules have hydrophobic moieties. The solvent include N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, ?-butyrolactone, butyl carbonate, or a mixture thereof. The PI molecules of the PI solution contain hydrophobic moieties and in coating the PI solution to a substrate, the hydrophobic moieties link with organic compounds on the substrate thereby enhancing affinity of the PI solution with surface of the substrate, improving the issue of PI non-adherence, and the heightening quality of printing the substrate.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion containing metal pigment, wherein the metal pigment contains plate-like particles, and in the case where the longitudinal diameter on the planar surface of the plate-like particle is X, the lateral diameter is Y, and the thickness is Z, the 50% average particle diameter R50 of a corresponding circle determined from the surface area in the X-Y plane of the plate-like particle is between 0.5 and 3 ?m, and the condition R50/Z>5 is satisfied.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate, a first alignment layer on the first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate, a second alignment layer on the second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer between the first substrate and the second substrate and including liquid crystal molecules. The first alignment layer and the second alignment layer include a polymer including at least of polyamic acid, polyimide, and a combination including at least one of the foregoing polymers, and a compound including an epoxy cross-linker represented by Chemical Formula 1.

Abstract: A colorant, lactone having a content in a range of 5% by mass to 40% by mass, a first solvent having a water vapor pressure of 2 hPa or more and a content in a range of 5% by mass to 18% by mass at 20° C., and a second solvent having a water vapor pressure of 0.9 hPa or more and a content in a range of 2% by mass to 80% by mass at 20° C. are contained, a sum of the content of the first solvent and the content of the second solvent is 20% by mass or more, and the second solvent is at least one solvent selected from a group consisting of (poly)alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether and (poly)alkylene glycol dialkyl ether.

Abstract: The present invention provides a colored masking liquid composition, and a method of masking a paint spray booth, wherein the composition comprises one or more polymers dispersed or dissolved in water, a base in a sufficient amount to provide a pH greater than 7, and a pH indicator that is colored at the pH of the masking liquid composition. Applying the colored masking liquid composition to the interior surface of a spray booth and allowing to dry results in a colorless mask.

Abstract: Ink compositions for use in capillary-action markers are provided. More particularly, an ink composition includes a solvent, a colorant particle, and a resin component.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to alternate solvent systems for polyethersulfone, polyamideimide, polyether imide, polyimide, and/or polyamic acid binder solutions. The present invention provides stable binder solutions equivalent or superior to current binder solvent solutions.

Abstract: The invention provides coated substrates comprising a substrate and a barrier coating on at least one surface of the substrate. The barrier coating comprises (i) vermiculite, (ii) polymer capable of forming a film, (iii) chemical stabilizing agent selected from materials that contain cationic functionality selected from lithium, alkyl C2-C6 ammonium, allyl ammonium, heterocylclic ammonium, morpholonium, ammonium and amino C3-C6 alkyl carboxylic acids; lithium cations in combination with anions selected from carboxylic, phosphoric, phosphonic, sulfonic and fatty acids, lithium chelating agents, and lithium salts, ammonia, C3-C6 amine, heterocyclic amines, lithium hydroxide, morpholine, and morpholine oleate; and (iv) cross-linking agent. The invention also provides articles coated with such coatings, methods and mixtures for making such coated substrates and articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resist composition giving a resist pattern excellent in CD uniformity and focus margin. A chemically amplified photoresist composition comprises a resin (A) and an acid generator (B), and the resin (A) contains, as a part or an entirety thereof, a copolymer (A1) which is obtained by polymerizing at least: a (meth)acrylic monomer (a1) having C5-20 alicyclic hydrocarbon group which becomes soluble in an aqueous alkali solution by the action of an acid; a (meth)acrylic monomer (a2) having a hydroxy group-containing adamantyl group; and a (meth)acrylic monomer (a3) having a lactone ring, and the copolymer (A1) has a weight-average molecular weight of 2500 or more and 5000 or less, and a content of the copolymer (A1) is not less than 50 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the resin (A).

Abstract: To provide an inkjet ink containing: a water-dispersible colorant; a surfactant; a penetrating agent; a water-dispersible resin; a wetting agent containing at least polyhydric alcohol having an equilibrium moisture content of 30% by mass or higher at 23° C., 80% RH; a compound represented by the general formula (1); water; and at least one selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the general formulae (2) to (4), wherein the water-dispersible colorant is at least one selected from the group consisting of a self-dispersible pigment, a pigment dispersed by a pigment dispersing agent, and resin particles each containing a pigment, wherein a total amount of the water-dispersible colorant and the water-dispersible resin is 8% by mass to 35% by mass, and wherein a mass ratio of the water-dispersible resin to the water-dispersible colorant is 2 to 8.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising an ink carrier which comprises: (a) a crystalline trans-cinnamic diester; and (b) an amorphous polyterpene resin.

Abstract: This disclosure, in one or plurality of embodiments, relates to a solution of polyamide from which a cast film with low CTE and Rth can be achieved. This disclosure, viewed from one aspect, relates to a solution of polyamide comprising: an aromatic polyamide; inorganic filler; and a solvent. This disclosure, viewed from one aspect, relates to a laminated composite material, comprising a base, and a polyamide resin layer: wherein the polyamide resin layer is laminated to one surface of the base; and wherein the polyamide resin layer is obtained or obtainable by applying a polyamide solution comprising an aromatic polyamide, an inorganic filler and a solvent onto the base.

Abstract: An ink set includes a metallic ink composition containing a metal pigment and at least one curable ink composition selected from the group consisting of a chromatic ink composition, a black ink composition, and a white ink composition.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a polymer that includes a first repeat unit and at least one end-cap group at one end of the polymer. The first repeat unit includes at least one imide moiety and at least one indane-containing moiety. The end-cap group is capable of undergoing a cycloreversion reaction. This disclosure also relates to a thermosetting composition containing the above polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resist composition giving a resist pattern excellent in CD uniformity and focus margin. A chemically amplified photoresist composition comprises a resin (A) and an acid generator (B), and the resin (A) contains, as a part or an entirety thereof, a copolymer (A1) which is obtained by polymerizing at least: a (meth)acrylic monomer (a1) having C5-20 alicyclic hydrocarbon group which becomes soluble in an aqueous alkali solution by the action of an acid; a (meth)acrylic monomer (a2) having a hydroxy group-containing adamantyl group; and a (meth)acrylic monomer (a3) having a lactone ring, and the copolymer (A1) has a weight-average molecular weight of 2500 or more and 5000 or less, and a content of the copolymer (A1) is not less than 50 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the resin (A).

Abstract: The present invention relates, in one aspect, to an adduct of formula O-PF-A, in which O is an oil; PF is a perfluoropolyether phosphate (PFPE phosphate); A is at least one substance selected from: (X) a water-soluble polyhydroxylated substance and (Y) a water-insoluble inorganic substance and to topical applications thereof in particular in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical field.

Abstract: Compositions for directed self-assembly (DSA) patterning techniques are provided. Methods for directed self-assembly are also provided in which a DSA composition comprising a block copolymer is applied to a substrate and then self-assembled to form the desired pattern. The block copolymer includes at least two blocks of differing etch rates, so that one block (e.g., polymethylmethacrylate) is selectively removed during etching. Because the slower etching block (e.g., polystyrene) is modified with an additive to further slow the etch rate of that block, more of the slow etching block remains behind to fully transfer the pattern to underlying layers.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ink composition including (Component A) a compound having two or more groups represented by Structural Formula (1), (Component B) a compound represented by Formula (2), (Component C) a coloring material, and (Component D) water: wherein in Structural Formula (1), Ra and Rb represent alkyl groups, and Ra and Rb may be bonded to each other to form a ring; and in Formula (2), Rb1 and Rb2 each represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, or the like; Yb1 and Yb2 each represent —O—, —S—, —NRb3—, or the like; Gb1 and Gb2 each represent a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, an amide group, or the like; Rb1 and Rb2, and Gb1 and Gb2 may be respectively bonded to each other to form a ring; and at least one of Rb1, Rb2, Yb1, Yb2, Gb1 and Gb2 is substituted with a hydrophilic group.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyester resin composition having: 100 parts by weight total of a resin composition, wherein the resin composition has 75 to 99 wt % of (A) a polybutylene terephthalate resin, and 1.0 to 25 wt % of (B) a polyester elastomer resin and/or an olefin elastomer; and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of (C) a sorbitan fatty acid ester. The thermoplastic polyester resin composition is useful for making electric/electronic device parts, automobile parts and machine parts, as well as connectors.