Abstract: The use of an amine in a method to manufacture an aqueous suspension of mineral matter by dispersion and/or grinding in the presence of at least one acrylic polymer. The amine enables the quantity of polymer dispersant to be reduced. In a preferred embodiment the quantity of acrylic dispersant is reduced, whilst keeping the same mineral matter content, and maintaining or even improving the rheology of the suspension over time.

Abstract: The use of non aqueous dispersions NADs has enabled the development of fast setting sheet fed inks, for example. However either due to residual monomers or fractions of initiators, these NAD's have an objectionable odor. A chemical means of dramatically reducing the odor of the NAD's is thus presented. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, such a chemical treatment can include an amine/alkali mixture in a coupling solvent. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the coupling solvent can be one or more of an alcohol, glycol or glycol ether, such as, for example, isopropyl alcohol. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention the amine can be an alkyl amine, such as, for example, diethyl amine, or various other amines, whether alone or in combination. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the alkali can be one or more of sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and ammonium hydroxide, whether alone or in any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball having at least one layer which includes a polymer composition containing at least 50 wt % of an acid polymer and at least 0.5 wt % of a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of alkylamines, alkanol amines, and fatty acid amines, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total polymeric weight of the polymer composition. At least 70% of the acid groups of the acid polymer are neutralized by a cation source or a metal salt thereof.

Abstract: A flame-retardant compound has a structure represented by formula (2): (Ar2—O—CO—O—)nA2-X-A1(—O—CO—O—Ar1)m??(2) wherein A1 and A2 each independently represents a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group; X represents a divalent group represented by —S—, —O—, —CO—, —CN—, —CH2—, —C(CH3)2—, —CH(CH3)—, —NH—, —SO— or —SO2— Ar1 and Ar2 each independently represents a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group; and m and n each independently represents an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition for halogenated polymers comprising at least one zinc salt of a carboxylic acid and/or of a ?-diketone, comprising a metal salt of the carboxylic acid selected from the group of the following metals: Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Al and Zn; a metal salt of the ?-diketone selected from the group of the following metals: Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Al and Zn; and an amino alcohol derivative.

Abstract: A polymeric flocculant is added to an aqueous solution comprising an organic acid and a basic compound to form a water-soluble fluid suitable for use in machining of rare earth magnet.

Abstract: Hydrolytically stable phosphites as secondary antioxidants for polymer resins comprising a phosphite and an amine compound. The phosphite may be a liquid phosphite composition. The amine compound may have the structure of formula I: wherein x is 1, 2 or 3; R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, and straight or branched C1-C6 alkyl, and R2 is selected from the group consisting of straight or branched C1-C30 alkyl.

Abstract: A granulated powder comprises a plurality of metal particles and an organic binder. It is obtainable by binding a plurality of metal particles to one another by the organic binder. The organic binder contains polyvinyl alcohol or a derivative thereof, a wax, and a nonionic surfactant. The total amount of the wax and the nonionic surfactant is preferably from 0.01 to 1 part by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the metal particles. Further, the organic binder preferably further contains a polyol and an organic amine.

Abstract: Fiberglass mats, binder compositions, and methods for making the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the fiberglass mat can include a plurality of glass fibers and a binder composition that includes a copolymer and one or more amines. The copolymer can include one or more unsaturated carboxylic acids, one or more unsaturated carboxylic anhydrides, or a combination thereof, and one or more vinyl aromatic derived units. The binder composition can have a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of about 500 to about 180,000. The fiberglass mat can have a thickness ranging from about 10 mils to about 1,000 mils, an average dry tensile strength of at least 50 lbs/3 inch; and an average Elmendorf tear strength of at least 300 gf.

Abstract: Insulation compositions for electric power cables having a polyolefin base polymer and an additive comprising either low molecular weight wax or polyethylene glycol (PEG) and optionally further comprising one or more hindered amine light stabilizers, amine antioxidants and other antioxidant blends are disclosed. Also disclosed are insulation compositions comprising a C2 to C8 alpha olefin in combination with a polyethylene homopolymer together with, optionally, one or more hindered amine light stabilizer and a liquid cresol antioxidant.

Abstract: A system for controlling the pH of a formaldehyde-free aqueous binder composition used in the manufacture of glass fiber products. Following the formation of an aqueous binder composition, acid is added to the composition to reduce the pH to less than about 3.4. After the acid is combined with the aqueous binder composition, the pH of the composition is measured and then compared within a pre-set set point. The rate of acid addition is then adjusted thereby adjusting the pH of the composition such that the measured pH equals the set point pH. The pH measurement is preferably done before the addition of other additives to avoid interference by those additives.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for forming a top antireflective film, which comprises at least one fluorine-containing compound and a quaternary ammonium compound represented by the formula (1) [wherein at least one of R1, R2, R3, and R4 represents a hydroxyl group or an alkanol group, and the others independently represent a hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and X? represents a hydroxyl group, a halide ion or a sulfate ion], and optionally a water-soluble polymer, an acid, a surfactant and an aqueous solvent. The composition for forming a top antireflective film can exhibit the same levels of functions as those of conventional top antireflective film-forming compositions when applied in a smaller amount.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surface-treated metal material having a film formed on at least a portion of a surface of a metal material, the film containing at least polyurethane resin and silicon oxide, and a metal surface treatment agent used to obtain the surface-treated metal material. The polyurethane resin contains one or more of siloxane bond, dehydration-condensation bond of silanol group and different functional group, and silanol moiety, and urea bond. The sum of the siloxane bond, the dehydration-condensation bond of silanol group and different functional group, total amount of the silanol moiety, and the silicon oxide falls within a range of equal to or more than 1.6 wt % to equal to or less than 25 wt % for solids of the film. The ratio of the total amount of urea bond and urethane bond to the total amount of resin components falls within a range of equal to or more than 0.1 wt % to equal to or less than 10 wt %.

Abstract: An antistatic system useful for mixing with thermoplastic polymers is disclosed which comprises an inorganic oxide, typically TiO2, treated with a siloxane and an ethoxylated alkylamine. The antistatic system can be used in shaped polymer articles to improve the dust-attracting resistance of the articles.

Abstract: The invention provides an impregnation liquid containing at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a hardly water-soluble resin and a water-soluble resin to be impregnated into a capturing member for directly capturing ink droplets ejected to areas other than a recording medium among the ink droplets ejected from the printer head for ink-jet recording; a capturing member for ink-jet printer containing the impregnation liquid; and an ink-jet printer equipped with the capturing member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition for coating a photoresist pattern, comprising a polymer comprising at least one unit with an alkylamino group, where the unit has a structure (1), where, R1 to R5 are independently selected from hydrogen and C1 to C6 alkyl, and W is C1 to C6 alkyl. The invention also relates to a process for imaging a photoresist layer using the present composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal ink that comprises metal nano particles that are capped by a capping material; and an organic solvent that has a solubility parameter for swelling the capping material. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for producing a metal wire, which comprises the steps of jetting the metal ink by using an ink-jet nozzle, drying the metal ink, and firing the metal ink.

Abstract: A composition for stabilizing organic polymers comprising a sterically hindered phenol produced by reacting p-cresol and dicyclopentadiene to produce a precursor and alkylating the precursor with isobutylene, and a tertiary amine oxide.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for improving the storage stability of aqueous composite-particle dispersions and of aqueous formulations comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition, containing: an aqueous dispersion of at least one polymer polycarboxylic acid; at least one amine compound, wherein the molecular mass of the amine compound does not exceed approximately 20 000 g/mol; as well as at least one activated silane. The composition in accordance with the invention is suited as a formaldehyde-free binder for the manufacture of bound mineral wool.

Abstract: The invention describes novel mixtures comprising i) a processing stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroxylamine stabilizers, nitrone stabilizers, benzofuran-2-one stabilizers and/or a compound of the formula I R2 is C7-C30alkyl, R3 is C1-C30alkyl, and ii) an antistatic agent selected from the group consisting of an ethoxylated amine and/or an ethoxylated amide, as stabilizers for protecting organic materials, in particular synthetic polymers, against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation.

Abstract: A high flow polyester composition is disclosed, which comprises at least one polyester, at least one flow enhancing ingredient of structure (III), wherein R3 is a C1-C20 alkyl group optionally having one or more hydroxy group substituents, a C3-C20 cycloalkyl group, a C6-C20 aryl group, a C1-C20 alkoxy group optionally having one or more hydroxy group substituents, or a C6-C20 aryloxy group; and an aromatic epoxy compound, in an amount sufficient to provide 5 to 300 milliequivalents of epoxy per kilogram of polyester. The composition further optionally comprises reinforcing fillers, impact modifiers, a property-enhancing thermoplastic such as polycarbonate and flame retardant chemicals. The compositions are suitable for making automotive, electric and electronic parts.

Abstract: A composition and process is disclosed for the stabilization of halogen-containing polymers. In particular, chlorine-containing polymers such as poly vinyl chloride (PVC) are stabilized by incorporating of a stabilizer mixture having at least a perchlorate salt and an alkanolamine.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aromatic amide derivatives of the formulae: wherein X1 and X2 are independently selected from the group consisting of —OH, —OR, —OM, —NH2, and —NHR; M is a metal; and R, R1, and R2 are independently selected hydrocarbyl groups.

Abstract: Water-redispersible polymer powder compositions with accelerated-setting action based on homo- or copolymers of one or more monomers of vinyl esters of optionally branched C1-15 alkylcarboxylic acids, (meth)acrylic esters of C1-15 alcohols, vinylaromatics, olefins, dienes, and vinyl halides, one or more protective colloids, and optionally antiblocking agent(s), contain one or more setting-accelerants NR3, R2N—(CH2)n—NR2, or one or more singly or doubly NH2-terminated polyalkylene glycols having a C1-C6-alkylene group is/are present, where n=from 1 to 4, and where the radicals R are identical or different, and are hydrogen, a C1-C6-alkyl radical, or a C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl radical, where at least one radical R is a C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl radical, and wherein the setting-accelerants may optionally be present in the form of their salts.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions comprising one or more ethylene-acrylic acid polymers and an effective dispersing amount of one or more N,N-dialkylalkanolamines are useful for preparing substrates for use in electrophotographic or digital offset printing processes.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a filled halobutyl elastomer, which comprises mixing a halobutyl elastomer, particles of filler and an additive containing both amino and alcohol functional groups, and curing the filled elastomer with sulfur or other curative systems. This invention has the advantages of (a) not evolving alcohol either during the manufacture or subsequent use of the article manufactured from the compound, and (b) significantly reducing the cost of the compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to anti-skinning agents containing mixtures of organic compounds (combinations of additives), whereby the organic compounds are selected from the groups of (a) organic hydroxylamines and (b) alkylamines and/or alkyl alkanolamines and also relates to compositions containing the combination, especially oxidatively drying paints or coating compositions and article coated with such oxidatively drying paints or coating compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing the amount of residual monomers in aqueous polymer dispersions means of chemical post-treatment. Post-treatment in the aqueous polymer dispersion is carried out by adding a redox system which contains a) 0.005-5 wt. % of an oxidation agent which contains an organic peroxide. and b) 0.005-5 wt. % of a reduction agent which contains sulfinic acids or salts thereof. Additionally the redox system can, optionally, contain catalytic amounts of a polyvalent metallic ion which can be treated in several valent stages. Post-treatment can be carried out at a temperature ranging from 20-100.degree. C. and at a PH-value ranging from 2-9. The invention also relates to the use of the inventive post-treated polymer dispersion for producing adhesives, coatings, powders, constructive chemical products or for refining textiles or paper.

Abstract: A self-priming rapid curing chromate free corrosion resistant coating composition based on a random polyvinyl terpolymer and an alkyd resin with a hydroxyl number between 80–200 in association with a mineral acid catalyst, at least one organic solvent and a drying agent wherein the vinyl terpolymer is predominantly a polyvinyl formal with polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate as the other two co-polymers, the terpolymer cross linking through its hydroxyl groups with the alkyd resin in the composition during curing. The composition can be applied as a clear coat or as a pigmented composition with addition of pigments on ferrous and non-ferrous metallic substrate and is suitable for continuous coil coating lines. A method of coating a ferrous and non-ferrous metallic substrate by applying a coating composition on its surface and coated articles so produced.

Abstract: The invention discloses self-priming coating composition based on a vinyl terpolymer, a monomeric or oligomeric alkoxy amino resin cross linker and a multi component combination of two or more resins selected from (a) oligomeric saturated polyester resin, (b) oligomeric unsaturated polyester resin dissolved in an unsaturated monomer with a free radical initiator (c) oligomeric bifunctional phenolic resole resin and (d) oligomeric epoxy resin (e) low molecular weight polyurethane resin and (f) short to medium oil alkyd resin, wherein said vinyl terpolymer is predominantly polyvinyl formal with polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate as two other co-polymers. The composition can be applied as a clear coat or as a pigmented composition with addition of pigment on ferrous and non-ferrous metallic substrate and is particularly suitable for continuous coil coating lines for both dark and light colour metal coatings.

Abstract: The invention is a stabilizer composition for halogen-containing polymers, comprising a carrier material of the general formula CaxAl2(OH)2(x+2)HPO3.m H2O, wherein x is a number from 2 to 12 and m is a number from 0 to 12, and a salt of a halogen-containing oxy acid or a mixture of two or more such salts, at least one salt of a halogen-containing oxy acid being present in finely distributed form on the carrier material, to a process for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A polyolfin composition having high resistance to degradation is formed of at least one polyolefin component, bis(2,4dicumylphenyl)pentaerythritol diphosphite, triisopropanolamine, a hydrotalcite component, and at least one phenol component.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the provision of premixed aqueous compositions which are used to provide a paint composition of varying finish characteristics at the point of sale. Thus, the merchant distributing the paint composition made from the subject premixed compositions need only maintain inventory of four compositions. The particular compositions which are the subject of the invention exhibit stable characteristics during storage in their respective reservoirs. The compositions include a pigment composition, a dispersant thickening agent, a high resin content binder, and a low resin content binder. The compositions are combined in differing amounts to produce paint compositions being suitable for either interior or exterior use and having differing sheens, quality levels, and color bases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new cure accelerators for anaerobic curable compositions. These anaerobic cure accelerators are generally sulfinimides and oxygen and sulfur derivatives thereof, sulfonimides and oxygen and sulfur derivatives thereof, sulfonamides and oxygen and sulfur derivatives thereof, and oxygen and sulfur analogues of sulfimides.

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 number of stable opacifying mixtures are disclosed which contain specific combinations and levels of titanium dioxide, thickeners, and dispersants. These stable mixtures may be employed in a method of making paints using prepaints or as a conventional component in a coating such as a paint, or in other end-uses where opacifying pigments are employed.

Abstract: Sulfonated condensation products that are stable in storage and have increased thermal stability are based on aminoplastic formers having at least two amino groups or naphthalene and formaldehyde and, optionally include organic nitrogen bases which additionally contain, as nitrogenous formulation auxiliary agents, compounds of general formula (I) R1—NH—X—Y—R2, wherein R1 and R2 independently represent H, —CH3, —C2H5, —C3H7, —(CH2)n—CH2—; X?—CH2, CO, CS; Y?S, NH, —(CH2)m—; n=0 to 9; m=1 to 4; and/or compounds of general formula (II), wherein Z?—OCH3, —SO3—H, —SO3Na+, —NO2, —NH2, —NH—NH2, —CO2—Na+, —CHO. The mole ratio of aminoplastic formers: formaldehyde: sulfite: nitrogenous formulation auxiliary agents rangin from 1:1.9 to 6.0:1.0 to 2.0:0.01 to 1.5 and/or the mole ratio of naphthalene sulfonic acid: formaldehyde; nitrogenous formulation auxiliary agents equals 1:0.7 to 3.0:0.01 to 1.5. Method for preparing these condensation products of using them, e.g.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new class of materials effective as cure accelerators for anaerobic curable compositions. The addition of these materials into anaerobic adhesives as a replacement for conventional curatives, such as acetyl phenyl hydrazine and maleic acid or toluidines, surprisingly provides at least comparable cure speeds and physcial properties for the reaction products formed therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pressure sensitive hydrocolloid adhesive compositions having probe tack of about 300-750 grams force, tensile strength of about 500-3500 grams/cm2 and saline absorbency of about 500-5000 grams/m2/24 hours.

Abstract: A one-step direct method of making a high molecular weight functionalized polyolefin aqueous emulsion is provided. In this one-step direct method, a functionalized polyolefin having a molecular weight of at least 10,000, a fatty acid, a base, a surfactant, and water are heated in a pressure reaction vessel to a temperature above the emulsification temperature of the polyolefin with agitation for a period of time sufficient to form an aqueous emulsion. This high molecular weight functionalized polyolefin aqueous emulsion can be added to a sizing composition and applied directly onto glass fibers in the glass fiber manufacturing process.

Abstract: A one-step direct method of making a high molecular weight functionalized polyolefin aqueous emulsion is provided. In this one-step direct method, a functionalized polyolefin having a molecular weight of at least 10,000, a fatty acid, a base, a surfactant, and water are heated in a pressure reaction vessel to a temperature above the emulsification temperature of the polyolefin with agitation for a period of time sufficient to form an aqueous emulsion. This high molecular weight functionalized polyolefin aqueous emulsion can be added to a sizing composition and applied directly onto glass fibers in the glass fiber manufacturing process.

Abstract: The invention discloses self-priming coating composition based on a vinyl terpolymer, a monomeric or oligomeric alkoxy amino resin cross linker and a multi component combination of two or more co-resins selected from (a) oligomeric saturated polyester resin, (b) oligomeric unsaturated polyester resin dissolved in an unsaturated monomer with a free radical initiator (c) oligomeric bifunctional phenolic resole resin and (d) oligomeric epoxy resin (e) low molecular weight polyurethane resin and (f) short to medium oil alkyd resin, wherein said vinyl terpolymer is predominantly polyvinyl formal with polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate as two other co-polymers. The composition can be applied as a clear coat or as a pigmented composition with addition of pigment on ferrous and non-ferrous metallic substrate and is particularly suitable for continuous coil coating lines for both dark and light colour metal coatings.

Abstract: Organic polymeric substrates, for example polyolefins such as polypropylene, can be made flame retardant by the incorporation of a synergistic mixture of (i.) a sterically hindered amine of the nitroxyl, hydroxylamine, alkoxyamine or hydroxyalkoxyamine class, and (ii.) a fluorinated polyolefin. Advantageously, a further flame retardant may be added, without the need of adding an antimony synergist. The compositions of the invention combine good flame retardant properties with light stability and good mechanical properties.

Abstract: Elastomers which have excellent stability to prevent oxidative, thermal, dynamic, light-induced and/or ozone-induced degradation comprise, as stabilizers, at least one compound of the formula (I): [R—S(═O)m—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2]n—N(R1)2−n—R2, in which R is C4-C20alkyl, hydroxyl-substituted C4-C20alkyl; phenyl, benzyl, &agr;-methylbenzyl, &agr;,&agr;-dimethylbenzyl, cyclohexyl or —(CH2)qCOOR3, and, if m is 0, R may additionally be (a); and, if n is 1 and R4 is hydrogen, R may additionally be R2—R1N—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—S(═O)m—(CH2)x— or R2—R1N—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—S(═O)m—CH2—CH2—(OCH2—CH2)y—, R1 is hydrogen, cyclohexyl or C3-C12alkyl, R2 is (b), R3 is C1-C18alkyl, R4 is hydrogen or —CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—S(═O)m—R, X is C1-C8alkyl, Y is C1-C8alkyl, m is 0 or 1, n is 1 or 2, q is 1 or 2, x is from 2 to 6, and y is 1 or 2.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions comprising specific metal salts of hexahydrophthalic acid (HHPA) in order to provide highly desirable properties within thermoplastic articles are provided. The inventive HHPA derivatives are useful as nucleating and/or clarifying agents for such thermoplastics, are practical and easy to handle. Such compounds provide excellent crystallization temperatures, stiffness, and acid scavenger compatibility within target polyolefins. Also, such compounds exhibit very low hygroscopicity and therefore excellent shelf stability as powdered or granular formulations. Thermoplastic additive compositions and methods of producing polymers with such compounds are also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rutile titanium dioxide slurry made directly from an unfinished titanium dioxide pigment produced from either the chloride or sulfate process.

Abstract: A tire sealer and inflator provides utilization of R-134a propellant combined with a sealant composition. In a described example, a tire sealer and inflator includes R-134a propellant, and a sealant composition consisting essentially of, by weight, water approximately 77%, acrylic resin emulsion approximately 22%, sodium nitrite approximately 0.75%, oleic acid approximately 0.01%, and ammonium hydroxide approximately 0.01%.

Abstract: Stabilized flame retardant polymer compositions containing a hydrated metal compound, e.g., a metal hydroxide, as a flame retardant, when added an effective stabilizing amount of an amine oxide, a hydroxyl amine or mixtures thereof, exhibit desirable physical characteristics of pure polymers due to the stabilizer additives, including excellent color stability, while attaining desirable fire-retardance standards.

Abstract: An improved thickening composition for organic systems, including paints and coatings, is described. The additive provides paints and coatings more than adequate viscosity improvement without affecting intercoat adhesion characteristics. REEXAMINATION RESULTS The questions raised in reexamination request no. 90/007130, filed Jul. 21, 2004, have been considered and the results thereof are reflected in this reissue patent which constitutes the reexamination certificate required by 35 U. S. C. 307 as provided in 37 CFR 1.570(e), for ex parte reexamination, or the reexamination certificate required by 35 U. S. C. 316 as provided in 37 CFR 1.997(e) for inter partes reexamination.