Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to dental compositions comprising: (1) at least one cationically reactive compound; (2) at least one cationic photoinitiator; (3) at least one compound which is: an organic monomer, oligomer or polymer, said compound comprising at least one reactive oxirane, oxetane, or alkenyl ether, (4) at least one compound which is: an organic monomer, oligomer or polymer, said compound comprising at least one reactive acrylate that is capable of forming an interpenetrating network; (5) at least one free radical initiator; and (6) at least one compound which is: an organic monomer, oligomer or polymer, said compound comprising at least one reactive acrylate or methacrylate and at least one oxirane, oxetane, or alkenyl ether.

Abstract: Sheet that has a moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) of at least 100 g/m2·day measured according to ISO 12572B at 1 bar, 23° C. and 85% relative humidity and that contains a film of a polymer composition containing a polar thermoplastic elastomer, a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) and or a UV absorber and an aromatic amine radical scavenger. The sheet suitable to be used as a roofing membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyol mixtures comprising polyether carbonate polyol and polyol containing urethane groups, characterized in that (i) in a first step one or more alkylene oxides and carbon dioxide are added on to one or more H-functional starter substances in the presence of at least one DMC catalyst (“copolymerization”), and (ii) in a second step at least one amino-functional substance is added to the crude mixture formed in step (i), and a process for the preparation of polyurethane from these mixtures.

Abstract: There are provided aqueous inkjet ink formulations comprising a solvent containing water and optionally a co-solvent, a water soluble or water dispersible polymeric resin and a colorant. The disclosed formulations are suitable for ink jet printing systems, and more particularly for indirect printing systems using an intermediate transfer member.

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: A phase change ink composition including an amorphous compound; a crystalline compound; a polyester polymer, wherein the polyester has a molecular weight of from about 500 to about 8,000 and a polydispersity index of from about 1.0 to about 8.0; an optional synergist; an optional dispersant; and a colorant. A process including (1) incorporating into an ink jet printing apparatus the phase change ink composition; (2) melting the ink; and (3) causing droplets of the melted ink to be ejected in an imagewise pattern onto a substrate. An ink jet printer stick or pellet including the phase change ink composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising: (i) an aqueous dispersion of polymeric particles; (ii) a polyether carbamate compound; (iii) a filler material; and (iv) an microparticle; and wherein after application to a substrate and after curing, the cured coating composition demonstrates a composite damping Loss Factor of 0.05 or greater at a frequency ranging from 100 to 6,300 Hz and comprises a surface that is substantially free of defects.

Abstract: A polymer polyol (I) is provided that is formed of a polyol (A), polymer particles (B) obtained by polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated compound (b), and an active-hydrogen-containing compound (d) having an aromatic ring and having a number-average molecular weight of 150 to 2,000, wherein a content of (d) is 1 to 20% on the basis of a weight of (B). The polymer polyol of the present invention contains polymer particles having sufficiently small particle diameters, has a low viscosity, and has excellent handleability. A polyurethane resin obtained by using the polymer polyol of the present invention has excellent mechanical strengths such as elongation at break.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a specific hindered amine (hindered amine light stabilizer, HALS) and a specific bismalonate UV absorber for the stabilization of polycarbonates and of polycarbonate blends, in particular of polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) blends, with respect to UV radiation.

Abstract: An ink composition including one or more ester resins, the ink composition containing an optional colorant; at least one crystalline phase-change agent; an amorphous binder agent; and optionally one or more additives; where the at least one amorphous binder agent includes at least one ester compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil agent for carbon-fiber precursor acrylic fiber, including at least one type of compound selected from groups of a hydroxybenzoate (Compound A), a cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid (Compound B and C), a cyclohexanedimethanol and/or a cyclohexanediol and a fatty acid (Compound D and E) and an isophoronediisocyanate-aliphatic alcohol adduct (Compound F), an oil composition for carbon-fiber precursor acrylic fiber, a processed-oil solution for carbon-fiber precursor acrylic fiber, and a method for producing a carbon-fiber precursor acrylic fiber bundle, and a carbon-fiber bundle using the carbon-fiber precursor acrylic fiber bundle.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition and a medical device having that antimicrobial composition that includes a complex of an anionic polyester with a monomeric amidoamine having at least one amide group and at least one amine group, wherein the amine group is either a primary amine, or a secondary amine, or a tertiary amine, or a quaternary amine, or a combination thereof and the anionic polyester has at least one carboxylic group.

Abstract: A mixture comprising (a) one or more liquid UV absorbers, with the proviso that Tinuvin 384-2 as a liquid UV absorber is excluded, (b) one or more branched polymers comprising stabilizing groups, (c) optionally one or more further additions. Use of such a mixture for stabilizing inanimate organic materials against the effect of light, oxygen and/or heat. Inanimate organic materials comprising at least one such mixture, and also articles produced from such inanimate organic materials. Methods of stabilizing inanimate organic materials against the effect of light, oxygen and/or heat by adding to said inanimate organic materials at least one such mixture in an effective amount.

Abstract: An indwelling urinary drainage catheter (12, 110) includes synthetic polyisoprene rubber (SPIR). Advantageously, the SPIR catheter can meet the tensile and resiliency requirements of Foley applications while avoiding the risk of allergic reactions in sensitive patients. The SPIR comprises an accelerator system that uses a carbamate as the only accelerator, a guanidine as the only accelerator, a combination of guanidine and carbamate accelerators, a combination of carbamate and thiazole accelerators, or a combination of guanidine, carbamate and thiazole accelerators.

Abstract: Conversion and passivation coatings and methods for treating metal surfaces such as steel and aluminum are disclosed. The coating compositions comprise a silane and a stabilizing agent. The methods herein comprise contacting the requisite metal surface with the coating composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising (a) a carbon black pigment, (b) a bis-urethane, and (c) a phase change ink carrier, said carrier comprising (i) a branched triamide and (ii) a Fischer-Tropsch wax having an average peak molecular weight of from about 300 to about 800 and a polydispersity of from about 1.001 to about 3.

Abstract: Disclosed are scratch resistant polypropylene molded parts comprising a) a polypropylene substrate and incorporated therein a combination of b) an alpha, beta-unsaturated carboxylic reagent functionalized olefin polymer or copolymer, c) a primary or secondary fatty acid amide and d) a nucleating agent selected from the group consisting of sodium benzoate, 2,2?-methylene-bis(4,6-di-tert-butylphenyl)phosphate, zinc glycerolate, calcium salt of 1,2-dicarboxylic acid cyclohexane and sodium salt of 1,2-dicarboxylic acid norbornane. Also disclosed is a method for providing scratch resistance to a polypropylene molded part by incorporating said additives. The polypropylene substrate is for instance polypropylene homopolymer or thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). Component b) is for instance maleated polypropylene or the reaction product of an alpha-olefin and maleic anhydride. The fatty acid amide is for instance stearyl erucamide or oleyl palmitamide. The molded parts are suitable for automotive parts.

Abstract: A binder composition has good tensile strength, and can improve the cycle life of a rechargeable battery by maintaining the conduction path of an electrode even during expansion or shrinkage of the active material. The binder composition is environmentally friendly, and can be used in existing production lines as-is. An electrode and a rechargeable battery use the binder composition. The binder composition for a rechargeable battery includes a main binder including a poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) having at least one of a sulfonic acid group (—SO3H) or a sulfonate group (—SO3?M+) in the polymer main chain.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, a plastic material (such as a thermoplastic polymer) and a compound containing an amide group. The compound is capable of being a dispersant. The invention further relates to novel compounds, and the use of the compound as a dispersant.

Abstract: A processing agent for polyurethane elastomer fibers contains a specified type of dispersion medium having a mineral oil as its essential component in an amount of 80-99.99 mass % and a dispersoid of a specified type made of urethane compound in an amount of 0.01-20 mass % for a total of 100 mass %, having its average particle diameter adjusted to 0.01-500 ?m as measured by a specified method such that packages with superior roll shape and unwinding property can be obtained.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nonaqueous inkjet ink composition having excellent ink ejection stability, which does not clog a nozzle of a printer head portion when used for printing by an inkjet printer, thereby enabling achievement of a printed matter having excellent print quality. The nonaqueous inkjet ink composition is characterized by containing a pigment, a resin, a pigment dispersing agent, an organic solvent, and additionally a rust inhibitor.

Abstract: Elastomeric polymers and compounded elastomers have reduced amounts of leachables. The compound comprises a polymer and 50 to 100 phr of filler. The polymer is prepared by reacting a mixture of i) a C4 to C7 isoolefin monomer, ii) a styrene based monomer, and optionally iii) a C4 to C14 multiolefin monomer wherein the polymer contains 5 to 15 wt % of styrene derived units. At least 5% of the filler is precipitated silica.

Abstract: An optically clear adhesive layer includes a liquid optically clear adhesive having a viscosity of less than about 20 Pa·s at a shear rate of 1 sec?1 and a thixotrope. The optically clear adhesive layer has a haze of about 2% or less, a viscosity of between about 2 and about 30 Pa·s at a shear rate of 10 sec?1, a displacement creep of about 0.2 radians or less when a stress of 10 Pa is applied for about 2 minutes and a recovery time of about 60 seconds or less to reach a delta of 35 degrees after a torque of about 100 microN·m is applied for about 60 seconds at a frequency of 1 Hz and immediately followed by a torque of 80 microN·m at a frequency of 1 Hz. The adhesive layer can be used in an optical assembly to bond a display panel to a substantially transparent substrate. The adhesive layer provides a cleavage strength between glass substrates of about 15 N/mm or less such that the optical assembly can be disassembled with little or no damage to the display panel or the substrate.

Abstract: An N-allyl carbamate compound which is suitable as an additive is proposed, the chemical main body thereof allowing modifications of the overall structure of the compound in order to ensure sufficiently high compatibility with as many binder systems as possible, wherein the UV-crosslinkable double bond is designed to be as sterically undemanding as possible, linked via flexible bonds, and highly reactive. In the N-allyl carbamate compound of general formula (A) according to the invention, the radical R1 is selected from straight-chain, branched, or cyclic substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals and heterocyclic radicals, wherein the radical R1 includes at least one ethylenically unsaturated bond, wherein R2, R3, and R4 are selected from hydrogen and hydrocarbon radicals, wherein R5 represents hydrogen or an allyl group, and wherein c is an integer of 1 or greater.

Abstract: In one aspect, build materials operable for use in 3D printing systems are described herein. In some embodiments, a build material comprises an oligomeric curable material, a reactive component that is solid at 25° C., and at least one diluent, wherein the reactive component comprises at least one chemical moiety that is polymerizable with a chemical moiety contained in the oligomeric curable material and/or the at least one diluent.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments involve a novel blend composition for use in sports equipment, particularly for use in golf ball manufacture. The composition comprises three components, (A), (B), and (C). Component (A) can be selected from polymer(s) comprising an ethylene moiety and one or more unsaturated carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, or phosphoric acid groups. Component (B) is a compound having a formula (R2N)m—R?—(X(O)nORy)m and component (C) is a basic metal ion salt having the ability to neutralize some, or all of the acidic groups present in components (A) and (B). The blend composition can also comprise an additional polymer and/or the reaction product of one or more ionomers and component (B). In particular embodiments, the blend composition is used in golf balls, comprising a core; an outer cover layer; and 0-5 intermediate layers; wherein one or more of said core, outer cover, and/or intermediate layers, if present, includes the blend composition.

Abstract: A processing agent for polyurethane elastomer fibers contains a specified type of dispersion medium having a mineral oil as its essential component in an amount of 80-99.99 mass % and a dispersoid of a specified type made of urethane compound in an amount of 0.01-20 mass % for a total of 100 mass %, having its average particle diameter adjusted to 0.01-500 ?m as measured by a specified method such that packages with superior roll shape and unwinding property can be obtained.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive or sealant composition comprising a cross-linkable polymer, a cross-linking catalyst for the polymer, a rheology controller, a water-scavenger, wherein said cross-linkable polymer is silyl-end capped and has an equivalent molecular weight between 10,000 and 20,000. The invention also provides uncured and cured adhesive composition, processes for direct glazing of a windscreen on a metallic automotive frame; process for manufacturing the compositions of the invention and uses of the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: A composition includes a first cylcoolefin substituted with at least one epoxy group and an aromatic amine. The composition is capable of bonding to a filler having a corresponding binding site. The composition is compatible with a metathesis catalyst capable of catalyzing a ring-opening metathesis polymerization reaction when contacted with the first cycloolefin. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A composition includes a first cylcoolefin substituted with at least one epoxy group and an aromatic amine. The composition is capable of bonding to a filler having a corresponding binding site. The composition is compatible with a metathesis catalyst capable of catalyzing a ring-opening metathesis polymerization reaction when contacted with the first cycloolefin. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyolefin-based resin composition containing a crystal nucleating agent having a specific structure, which polyolefin-based resin composition has a superior transparency and whose crystallization is facilitated. The polyolefin-based resin composition is characterized by comprising, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a polyolefin-based resin, 0.

Abstract: A compound, oligomer, or polymer having a functional group of formula (I) wherein R is a group having 1 to 12 carbons and optionally including one or more heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur is useful in curable compositions having active hydrogen functional groups reactive with group (I). The functional groups of formula (I) and active hydrogen functional groups may be part of the same material or different materials. In some embodiments a filler is surface modified to have a functional group of formula (I). Also disclosed is a method of making a material having a functional group of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorochemical polyurethane compounds, a method for their preparation, a method of application, and compositions comprising that fluorochemical polyurethane compound. The compound and the composition comprising that compound are suitable to impart durable oil- and water-repellency to substrates.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a water-based one-pack-type coating composition which can form a coating film having a satisfactory feel of achieving a soft feel and coating film performance simultaneously and further maintains common performance of paint such as excellent design (a matt appearance, etc.), an adhesion property, coating film strength, abrasion resistance, water resistance, oil and grease-contamination resistance. A water-based one-pack-type coating composition of the present invention comprises: an ionomer resin emulsion (A), a polyolefin resin emulsion (B), resin particles (C), and a urethane dispersion (D), wherein a solid content mass ratio (mass ratio as converted into a solid content) of (C)/{(A)+(B)+(D)} is 40/100 to 100/100, a solid content mass ratio of (A)/(B) is 1/3 to 3/1, and a solid content mass ratio of {(A)+(B)}/(D) is 40/60 to 70/30.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for forming a top anti-reflection coating having such a low refractive index that it can be suitably used in pattern formation with an ArF excimer laser beam, and further the invention also provides a pattern formation method employing that composition. The top anti-reflection coating composition comprises a particular naphthalene compound, a polymer, and a solvent. The composition is used for forming a top anti-reflection coating provided on a photoresist layer. From the photoresist layer, a pattern can be formed by use of light in 160 to 260 nm.

Abstract: The invention is directed to aqueous coating compositions with improved rheology performance, comprising A) at least one water-dilutable binder, optionally, at least one cross-linking agent B), at least one sagging control agent C) obtainable by reacting a polyisocyanate with an amine, water and optionally usual coating additives, pigments and/or organic solvents, wherein the sagging control agent is obtained by reacting in an aqueous phase in presence of a water-dilutable binder C1) at least one polyisocyanate with C2) at least one amine having at least one primary amino group and at least one hydroxyl group.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising (a) a carbon black pigment, (b) a bis-urethane, and (c) a phase change ink carrier, said carrier comprising (i) a branched triamide and (ii) a Fischer-Tropsch wax having an average peak molecular weight of from about 300 to about 800 and a polydispersity of from about 1.001 to about 3.

Abstract: An improved aqueous acrylic emulsion pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) composition of improved sheer strength includes an aqueous acrylic emulsion including at least one hydrophobic monomer, at least one hydrophilic monomer, and at least one hydrogen bonding monomer; and a peel control additive. The PSA composition is substantially devoid of phosphate-based surfactants.

Abstract: A composition includes a first cycloolefin substituted with at least one epoxy group and an aromatic amine. The composition is capable of bonding to a filler having a corresponding binding site. The composition is compatible with a metathesis catalyst capable of catalyzing a ring-opening metathesis polymerization reaction when contacted to the first cycloolefin. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A composition includes a coupling agent composition and a polymer precursor. The coupling agent composition includes an aromatic amine and a first cycloolefin substituted with at least one epoxy group. The polymer precursor includes a second cycloolefin. The coupling agent composition is capable of bonding to a filler having a corresponding binding site and the coupling agent composition is compatible with a metathesis catalyst capable of catalyzing a ring-opening metathesis polymerization reaction when contacted to the first cycloolefin or the second cycloolefin. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a water-based one-pack-type coating composition which can form a coating film having a satisfactory feel of achieving a soft feel and coating film performance simultaneously and further maintains common performance of paint such as excellent design (a matt appearance, etc.), an adhesion property, coating film strength, abrasion resistance, water resistance, oil and grease-contamination resistance. A water-based one-pack-type coating composition of the present invention comprises: an ionomer resin emulsion (A), a polyolefin resin emulsion (B), resin particles (C), and a urethane dispersion (D), wherein a solid content mass ratio (mass ratio as converted into a solid content) of (C)/{(A)+(B)+(D)} is 40/100 to 100/100, a solid content mass ratio of (A)/(B) is 1/3 to 3/1, and a solid content mass ratio of {(A)+(B)}/(D) is 40/60 to 70/30.

Abstract: A jettable non-curable support material composition useful for three-dimensional ink jet printing comprising at least one fatty alcohol and at least one abietic rosin ester alcohol, wherein the support material has a melting point between about 50° C. to about 65° C. and a freezing point between about 45° C. to about 55° C.

Abstract: A water based solution having a controllable gel time is disclosed. The solution has predetermined ratios of a water soluble silicate solution having at least one alkali metal, a predetermined ratio of a water dispersible polymer, and a predetermined ratio of a water soluble initiator containing a reactive carbonyl compound.

Abstract: The present invention aims to give a two package curing type polyurethane coating composition which can form a film having soft, wet and dry feelings simultaneously and which maintains general properties such as designing property, film strength, pot life, resistance to scratching and discoloration, resistance to stains with fats and oils and the like, and to provide a coated article with the coating composition. The two package curing type polyurethane coating composition comprises a resin solution containing an acrylic polyol and a curing agent solution containing a polyisocyanate. The resin solution contains urethane resin beads (A) in the amount of 25 to 50 parts by weight and an organic matting agent (B) in the amount of 3 to 10 parts by weight, and the total of (A) and (B) is at least 30 parts by weight in 100 parts by weight of solid contents of the resin solution. And the equivalent ratio of OH groups/NCO groups of the acrylic polyol and the polyisocyanate is in the range of 4.5:1 to 1.5:1.

Abstract: To an aqueous PTFE polymer emulsion having a PTFE content of from 10 to 50 mass % obtained by emulsion polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene in the presence of an anionic perfluorocarboxylate surfactant (APFC), from 2 to 20 mass %, based on the mass of PTFE, of a nonionic surfactant having an average molecular weight of from 450 to 800 and an inorganic/organic property ratio of from 1.07 to 1.50 and from 10 to 800 mass %, based on the mass of PTFE, of water are added to obtain an aqueous PTFE dispersion having a PTFE content of from 1 to 40 mass % of PTFE, and then PTFE is concentrated by sedimenting the PTFE and separating a PTFE-rich aqueous dispersion composition from the supernatant. According to the present invention, a PTFE-rich aqueous dispersion composition having a low APFC concentration can be obtained.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a novel organic based composition which includes at least one organic based heat stabilizer component, and at least one stabilizer modifying component selected from the group of liquid calcium soap and 1,3,5-tris (2-hydroxyethyl) cyanuric acid. The invention also encompasses heat stabilized polymer compositions made with the novel organic based composition disclosed herein.

Abstract: A mixture of a polyester, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) PET, or a polyamide, and a suitable stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroxylamine stabilizers, substituted hydroxylamine stabilizers, nitrone stabilizers and amine oxide stabilizers, when extrusion compounded exhibits a lower residual acetaldehyde content than does polyester or polyamide alone when similarly treated. The invention pertains to any polyester or polyamide used in the manufacture of molded articles, fibers or films, for instance bottles or containers which are used to store consumer materials, for example food, beverages and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing satin white, wherein aluminum sulfate and calcium hydroxide are brought together batchwise in a planetary kneader mixer and react to form satin white. The satin white obtained by the present process has a superior quality and can be prepared in a very efficient manner.

Abstract: A water- and oil-repellent, antistatic composition comprises (a) at least one polymeric salt consisting of (i) at least one cation having at least one polyoxyalkylene moiety bonded to a cationic nitrogen center, and (ii) at least one weakly coordinating anion, the conjugate acid of the anion having an acidity greater than or equal to that of a hydrocarbon sulfonic acid; (b) at least one fluorochemical repellent; and (c) at least one insulating material. The composition exhibits good antistatic and repellency characteristics.

Abstract: A polycarbonate composition excellent in both antistatic property and coloring matter coatability containing (a) a polycarbonate obtained by an ester exchange process, and (b) a compound having a molecular weight of from 300 to 8,000 and having any of ester bond, carbonate bond, amide bond and urethane bond in its molecule and an aromatic hydrocarbon group substituted by at least one alkyl group at the molecular end thereof, a write once read many optical disc substrate and a write once read many optical disc using the same and a process for the production of a write once read many optical disc are described.