Abstract: A polyolefin and polyvinylpyrrolidone formulation including (A) an olefin-based (co)polymer, (B) a polyvinylpyrrolidone (co)polymer, and (C) an antioxidant. Also a method of making the composition; a crosslinked polyolefin product made by curing the composition; manufactured articles including a shaped form of the inventive formulation or product; and methods of using the inventive formulation, product, or articles.

Abstract: Modifiers for use in vinyl flooring applications reduce or eliminate the need for traditional, general-purpose plasticizers in applications that require increased hardness or rigidity. High solvating, fast fusing modifiers, such as dibenzoates, added to LVT formulations provide unexpectedly increased flexural strength, hardness, indentation resistance and deflection not heretofore known or recognized in luxury vinyl tile formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyvinyl chloride aggregate particles, in which a particle diameter D50 at a cumulative volume percentage of 50 vol % in a volume particle size distribution is 0.5 ?m or more and 5.0 ?m or less, and a particle diameter D90 at a cumulative volume percentage of 90 vol % in the volume particle size distribution is 8.0 ?m or less, and a Na concentration in the polyvinyl chloride aggregate particles is 90 ppm or less. The present invention relates to a composition for a metal can coating material, a composition for a marking film and a method for producing the same, and a coating film that contain the polyvinyl chloride aggregate particles. This provides polyvinyl chloride aggregate particles capable of imparting high transparency and retort resistance to a coating film of a metal can, and/or capable of imparting high transparency and water resistance to a marking film.

Abstract: Provided herein are fatty-ammonium salt/starch inclusion complexes comprising one or more of a variety of fatty amines. Such complexes can be combined with film-forming agents, such as poly(vinyl) alcohol (PVOH) and plasticizing agents. The inclusion complexes of the present invention can be utilized as antimicrobial agents, preventing microbial growth on organic and inorganic surfaces. In specific embodiments, inclusion complexes of the present invention are applied to vegetable or fruit surfaces in order to impede microbial growth. Inclusion complexes of the present invention can be applied to wood in order to impede microbial growth and insect consumption and to wound dressings.

Abstract: The dynamic fatigue and hysteresis performances of fiber reinforced rubber compounds are compared using different plasticizers. Fiber reinforced rubber compounds including a non-linear functionalized fatty acid ester, preferably a trimellitate, and more preferably Tris (2-Ethylhexyl) Trimellitate (TOTM) are shown to demonstrate greatly improved dynamic fatigue and hysteretic performance as compared to reference fiber reinforced rubber compounds including conventional reference plasticizers such as Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP).

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising a star-branched copolymer having a plurality of arms is disclosed. Each polymer arm has a molecular weight Mp of from 1 kg/mol to 50 kg/mol and comprises polymerized units (i) derived from a first vinyl aromatic monomer comprising a radical-reactive group, wherein from greater than 10 mol % to 100 mol % of the units (i) are unhydrogenated; and optionally, polymerized units (ii) comprising hydrogenated and unhydrogenated forms of polymerized units derived from a high Tg monomer, and hydrogenated form of polymerized units (i) or hydrogenated form of polymerized styrene units; and optionally, polymerized units (iii) comprising (a) hydrogenated form of polymerized units derived from one or more acyclic conjugated dienes, and (b) polymerized units derived from one or more of a second vinyl aromatic monomer; wherein less than 10 wt. % of units (a) are unhydrogenated.

Abstract: A laminated glazing incorporates an electrically controllable device and the manufacture thereof including an operation of preassembly with a thin plastic strip.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, compositions and methods for strengthening glass without heat or chemical processing of the glass itself. The compositions of the present invention are emulsions comprising polymer colloid particles that are functionalized with an organosilicon compound. The polymer colloid particles can fill surface defects in the glass due to their size being smaller than the surface defects, and the functional groups thereon can react with the surface of the glass to anchor the particles in the defects.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of an improved adhesive composition, use of said composition and products comprising said composition. The adhesive composition may be a one component and a two component adhesive, each component typically comprising various ingredients. The present adhesives are water-based dispersions.

Abstract: Disclosed are a removal aqueous emulsion adhesive, as an aqueous adhesive, which is environmental-friendly, exhibits superior adhesive strength and heat resistance, and low removal noise and is free of ghosts, as compared to rubber-soluble adhesives, and is thus applicable to a variety of commercial labels including labels for cosmetics, medicine, foods, chemical products and promotion, as well as to adhesive sheets such as adhesive labels used for electric and electrical products that require heat resistance and absence of ghosts, and a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: A process for separate removal and recovery of heavy metals from industrial wastewater is provided. The wastewater to be treated flows through adsorbents after filtration and adjustment of a pH to about 3 to 7 to obtain the adsorbents which have adsorbed corresponding heavy-metal ions, which are then eluted from the corresponding adsorbents using an acidic solution such that eluates containing the corresponding heavy-metal ions are obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ester compound of the following Formula 1, a plasticizer composition including the same and a resin composition including the plasticizer composition. In the above formula, R1 and R2 are different from each other and are independently at least one selected from the group consisting of C3-C10 alkyl of a non-branch type or including at least one branched chain, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl aryl and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl. When the novel ester compound according to an embodiment of the present invention is used in a resin composition, eco-friendly property and good physical properties including plasticizing efficiency, tensile strength, elongation rate, migration loss, volatility resistance, etc. may be provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ester-based plasticizer composition, a method for preparing the same and a resin composition comprising the same. The ester-based plasticizer composition according to one embodiment of the present invention is a novel terephthalate-based ester compound for a plasticizer prepared through transesterification. When the ester-based plasticizer composition is used in a resin composition, it is capable of providing excellent resistance for stress, and excellent physical properties such as migration resistance and volatility resistance as well as tensile strength and elongation rate.

Abstract: Ceramic and stone tiles are shown, which are provided with a locking system including a separate strip part connected to vertical and horizontal grooves formed in the tile edge. A set of ceramic or stone tiles including a first tile provided with a first edge and a second tile provided with a second edge wherein the tiles are provided with a locking system for locking the first edge to the second edge in a horizontal direction parallel with a tile surface and in a vertical direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction, said locking system includes a first and a second tongue and a strip part provided with a first and a second locking element.

Abstract: Disclosed are nitrile rubber and a method of preparing the same. The nitrile rubber contributing to an excellent polymerization rate and vulcanization rate and having advantageous processability during vulcanization, and a method of preparing the same are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a printing ink for a polyolefin polymer-based support, comprising at least a binder and at least a pigment, said binder being an oxidized polyolefin wax emulsified in water, said wax having a Brookfield viscosity less than 5000 mPa·s at 150° C. and acidity between 28 and 32 mg KOH/g, the viscosity of said ink being less than 2000 mPa·s at 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymer blend formulation and to heat shrinkable film, bags, pouches and the like made therefrom. The invention is further directed to a method of producing a heat shrinkable film with the proper gas permeability properties so that it is ideal for packaging and preservation of gassing cheese.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bicyclic himbacine derivatives of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: X is —O—, —N(R), —C(R8)(R9) or —C(O)—; and Y is —O—, —N(R), —C(R8)(R9) or —C(O)— and the remaining variables are described herein. The compounds of the invention are effective inhibitors of the PAR-1 receptor. The inventive compounds may be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of disease states such as ACS, secondary prevention of myocardial infarction or stroke, or PAD.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed comprising (i) a high molecular weight base polymer, and (ii) a relatively low molecular weight ester copolymer comprising an olefin and a copolymerizable ester, wherein the ester copolymer has a pour point less than 40° C. In certain embodiments, the high molecular weight base polymer and the relatively low molecular weight ester copolymer are both selected from ethylene-based copolymers such as ethylene-vinyl acetate and ethylene-n-butyl acrylate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. More specifically, the present invention relates to an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising a) acrylic copolymers; b) a hydrophilic plasticizer; and c) a hydrophobic plasticizer. The acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition according to the present invention has no mura under moisture and heat resistant condition, and thus has an excellent stain resistance of adherends, and an excellent wettability, endurance reliability, transparency and adhesion reliability, regardless of whether surface property of the adherend is hydrophillic or hydrophobic.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that enable excellent early hardness development in coating applications, the compositions comprising a blend of one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pA, having a Tg of 20° C. or higher, and one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pB, having a Tg at least 15° C. lower than that of pA, together with one or more additive chosen from a coalescent having a normal boiling point no greater than 300° C., a naturally derived plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. The compositions may be ambient curable.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing synthetic amylospheroids efficiently, the method including agitating a liquid containing amyloid ?-peptides in the presence of a plasticizer. Amylospheroid refers to an assembly of amyloid ?-peptides that selectively can induce cell death of functionally mature neurons. Amylospheroid is considered to play a central role in the development of Alzheimer's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for preparing an ester plasticizer and an ester plasticizer prepared by the method. More specifically, disclosed are a method for preparing an ester plasticizer comprising trans-esterifying 100 parts by weight of dioctyl terephthalate with 0.1 to 89.9 parts by weight of butyl alcohol, and an ester plasticizer prepared by the method. Advantageously, provided are a novel method for preparing an ester plasticizer and an ester plasticizer with superior physical properties, prepared by the method.

Abstract: Provided is a method of forming an antifouling coating film including the steps of [1] preparing a colored antifouling paint containing a prescribed Si-containing hydrolyzable resin and a color pigment such that a coating film having a target dry film thickness T completely hides a surface of an object to be coated, the colored antifouling paint has a color difference ?E1 between the coating film having the thickness T and a coating film having a dry film thickness of 0.8 T, at least 2.0, and preferably the colored antifouling paint has a color difference ?E2 between the coating film having the thickness T and a coating film having a dry film thickness of 1.2 T, less than 1, and [2] coating a surface of the object with the colored antifouling paint until the surface of the object is completely hidden by the coating film formed from the colored antifouling paint.

Abstract: An interlayer comprised of a thermoplastic resin, at least one high refractive index plasticizer and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer. The use of a thermoplastic resin, a high refractive index plasticizer, and, optionally, a conventional plasticizer reduces or minimizes the optical defects caused by different refractive indices without sacrificing other characteristics of the interlayer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reinforced polyamide molding materials which can be prepared from a polyamide blend and, for example, by compounding with cut fibers or continuous filaments on twin-screw extruders and have mechanical properties which are usually not compatible with one another, namely a combination of exceptionally high rigidity and strength and at the same time good toughness. Furthermore, a high heat distortion temperature (HDT) is achieved according to the invention. The thermoplastic polyamide molding materials according to the invention are suitable for the production of moldings or other semifinished products or finished articles, which can be produced, for example, by extrusion, injection molding, direct methods or direct compounding, in which the compounded polyamide molding material is processed directly by injection molding, or other deformation techniques.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive or sealant comprising (A) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyureas, polyacrylates, polysulphides, silylated polyurethanes, silylated polyureas, silylated polyethers, silylated polysulphides and silyl-terminated acrylates, and (B) at least 0.32% by weight of 2-ethylhexyl methyl terephthalate, based on the overall adhesive or sealant. A process is disclosed for preparing the adhesive or sealant, and also disclosed is the use thereof for producing material bonds between parts to be joined.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating a surface of a PVC product. A PVC product including PVC and plasticizer is provided. A surface of the PVC product is treated by an aqueous solution of a crosslinking agent and a first phase transfer catalyst to form a first surface treated PVC product. The surface of the first surface treated PVC product is treated by an aqueous solution of an aqueous free radical initiator and a second phase transfer catalyst to form a second surface treated PVC product. As such, the release of the plasticizer from the PVC product to an environment is inhibited.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition containing 100 parts by weight of a rubber blend comprising 99-85 by weight % of chloroprene rubber and 1-15 by weight % of chlorinated polyethylene rubber, (A) 10 to 30 parts by weight of a polyether ester-based plasticizer having a molecular weight of 450 to 650, or (B) 10 to 30 parts by weight of both of a polyether ester-based plasticizer having a molecular weight of 450 to 900 and an ester-based plasticizer having a molecular weight 350 to 500, and 3 to 10 parts by weight of two or more aromatic amine-based antioxidants. The rubber composition can simultaneously satisfy requirements for use as, for example, an automobile grease cup material, that is, heat resistance, ozone resistance, cold resistance, and adhesion to metal or resin.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polycarbonate resin composition and a molded product formed of the same. The polycarbonate resin composition includes a polycarbonate resin and three types of UV stabilizers including a first benzotriazole UV stabilizer, a second benzotriazole UV stabilizer, and a bismalonate UV stabilizer to improve heat stability, weather resistance, and visible light transmittance.

Abstract: An improved non-human animal model of severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and its use for testing of therapeutic agents that can treat symptoms of PAH are disclosed. In addition, the present application relates to the identification of several classes of therapeutic agents that, alone or in combination, can be used to treat or prevent PAH or at least reduce the severity of symptoms associated therewith. Both gene therapy and non-gene therapy approaches are described.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing coalescents and a latex polymer, wherein the coalescent has a volatile organic content of less than about 50% and is dispersible in the coating composition.

Abstract: Provided is an eco-friendly poly(propylene carbonate) resin composition for a sheet, which is characterized by using a poly(alkylene carbonate) resin developed by efficiently utilizing carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to global warding, as a main material, and including appropriate additives, such as, a strength modifier, and a flexibilizer, thereby completely solving environmental hazards controversy of the existing polyvinyl chloride resin products; exhibiting excellent mechanical and thermal properties, processability, post processability (printability, embossing and surface treatment, laminating characteristics) and superior anti-flaming property (low smoke density) and elongation characteristics as compared with the existing polyvinyl chloride resin products; and overcoming an extruding production method which is a small-sized production manner, corresponding to a big defect in thermoplastic plastics emerged as substitutes for polyvinyl chloride resin products and thus applying a calendering

Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforced composite having an unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) matrix reinforced by means of elongated steel element provided with a coating of acrylate based polymer. The yield strength of elongated steel element of the present invention at 0.01% permanent elongation is at least 1500 MPa. The invention also relates to In one aspect, the present invention relates to a reinforced composite having an unplasticized PVC matrix reinforced by means of elongated steel element, wherein said elongated steel element is coated with a layer of acrylate based polymer followed by a coating of tie layer, wherein said tie layer comprises a mixture of PVC and a plasticizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an additive as well as a process to improve the adhesion of a mortar to a building substrate, wherein the mortar is mixed with said additive and is applied to a building substrate selected from the group of polystyrene-containing substrates, polyolefin-containing substrates or polyvinyl chloride-containing substrates, the additive containing (i) a plasticizer that is liquid at 50° C. or lower, has a boiling point of 100° C. or higher, and that has a solubility parameter ? 25° C. between 22.5 MPa1/2 and MPa1/2; (ii) optionally, a filler that has a BET surface area of at least 40 m2/g; (iii) optionally, a biopolymer, (iv) optionally, a protective colloid; and (v) optionally, a water-insoluble film-forming (co)polymer based on ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The invention also covers an additive and a kit of parts suitable for use in the above process.

Abstract: Provided herein is a polyvinylbutyral (PVB) resin having a meso/racemic stereoisomer ratio of from about 2.5 to about 5.0. Further provided herein is a plasticized PVB composition comprising the PVB resin. Manipulation of the PVB stereoisomer ratio can provide an additional method of controlling the physical properties of the PVB composition, in addition to or in lieu of changing additives or otherwise manipulating the PVB composition.

Abstract: The use of nucleating agents to manufacture polymeric stents is disclosed. The resulting stents may have increased crystallinity, decreased crystal size, increased mechanical properties, and faster degradation times.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition for a sheet to an eco-friendly poly(alkylene carbonate) resin composition containing a poly(alkylene carbonate) resin developed by efficiently utilizing carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to global warming, as a main material, and including an strength controller, a flexibilizer and a filler. The present invention can solve problems related to environment harmfulness of the existing polyvinyl chloride resin products and have excellent flameproofing property and stretching property. In addition, the present invention can employ a calender processing method, which allows mass production and overcome a small production type extrusion processing method, which is regarded as the biggest disadvantage of thermoplastics emerging as alternatives for the existing polyvinyl chloride products.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is a composition comprising: a) one or more isocyanate functional polyether based prepolymers having a polydispersity of less than about 2.5 determined by Gel Permeation Chromatography at a Mp of >1000; b) one or more plasticizers in sufficient amount that the composition can be pumped and applied to a substrate at a temperature of ?10° C., preferably in an amount of about 15 percent by weight or less; c) one or more fillers in sufficient amount such that the composition exhibits a press flow viscosity of about 8 grams per minute or more; d) one or more catalysts for the reaction of isocyanate moieties with isocyanate reactive groups; wherein the composition demonstrates 30 minutes after application a high speed impact of about 1.6 MPa or greater according to DIN EN 1465 high speed impact test.

Abstract: A glue composition for use in printed circuit board to secure, insulates and protect electronic components thereon is disclosed. The glue composition includes between about 60 and about 75 weight percent MDI-based polyisocyanate prepolymer, between about 9 and about 25 weight percent flame retardant without phosphorus and halogen, between about 15 and about 22 weight percent insulator and between about 1 and about 3 weight percent surfactant.

Abstract: A nitrile rubber based sealant system including seals a made from a unique delayed curing nitrite rubber composition. The composition has excellent storage ability in dry form which can be cured (vulcanized) as needed under and with the aid of varying field conditions. The seals provide superior leak seal suitable for sealing leaks in pipes, fittings, flanges and other structures and are made by heating delayed self curing nitrile rubber formulation comprised of a critically selected combination of components including specially preconditioned nitrile rubber, sulfur, accelerants, activators, fillers, plasticizers, flame retardant, antidegradant, metallic filaments and optionally, nanophase rare earth material.

Abstract: Precursors, insulative compositions, an article including the insulative compositions and a method for making the insulative compositions are disclosed. The insulative compositions are formed from a precursor composition that includes a nitride butadiene rubber, a nanoclay and a cure package including a sulfur-based curing agent. The insulative compositions may have a substantially reduced weight and compressive modulus in comparison to conventional insulative rubbers. Thus, the insulative compositions may provide improved ballistic properties in addition to reduced density and thickness. Precursor compositions for forming the insulative composition may have good flow characteristics. The insulative compositions may be used in a variety of applications, such as personnel body armor, ground vehicle armor and aircraft armor systems.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition for a sheet to an eco-friendly poly(alkylene carbonate) resin composition containing a poly(alkylene carbonate) resin developed by efficiently utilizing carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to global warming, as a main material, and including an strength controller, a flexibilizer and a filler. The present invention can solve problems related to environment harmfulness of the existing polyvinyl chloride resin products and have excellent flameproofing property and stretching property. In addition, the present invention can employ a calender processing method, which allows mass production and overcome a small production type extrusion processing method, which is regarded as the biggest disadvantage of thermoplastics emerging as alternatives for the existing polyvinyl chloride products.

Abstract: An aqueous composition adhesive composition comprising a vinyl acetate polymer and a plasticizer having the general formula: wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of saturated straight or branched and unsubstituted alkyl or cycloalkyl groups having from 4 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive or sealant comprising (A) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyureas, polyacrylates, polysulphides, silylated polyurethanes, silylated polyureas, silylated polyethers, silylated polysulphides and silyl-terminated acrylates, and (B) at least 0.32% by weight of 2-ethylhexyl methyl terephthalate, based on the overall adhesive or sealant. A process is disclosed for preparing the adhesive or sealant, and also disclosed is the use thereof for producing material bonds between parts to be joined.

Abstract: A polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resin has a meso/racemic stereoisomer ratio of from about 2.5 to about 5.0. A process for preparing this PVB resin is described. Manipulation of the PVB stereoisomer ratio can provide an additional method of controlling the physical properties of a plasticized composition comprising the PVB resin, in addition to or in lieu of changing additives or otherwise manipulating the components of the plasticized PVB resin composition.

Abstract: One subject of the present invention is a method for preparing a composite preferably containing 10 to 50% by weight of nanotubes, comprising: (a) the introduction, into a mixer, of nanotubes and at least one thermoplastic polymer, such as a homopolyamide or copolyamide, a polycarbonate, SBM or a PEG; (b) the melting of the thermoplastic polymer; and (c) the mixing of the molten thermoplastic polymer and the nanotubes, provided that aplasticizer is introduced upstream of, or in, the melting zone of the polymer. The invention also relates to the composite thus obtained and to its use in the manufacture of a composite product.

Abstract: Olefin compositions comprising C5 to C13 branched chain olefins are stabilised by the addition of 5 to less than 50 ppm by weight of antioxidant. These lower than normal amounts of antioxidant enable improved yields in a hydroformylation reaction using the olefin composition as feedstock and in esterification reactions employing the alcohol produced in the hydroformylation reaction. Consistent lower levels of antioxidant can be achieved by use of a liquid antioxidant and a pump driven dosing system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reactive compositions which at least one compound A having at least two reactive groups which are selected from the group comprising isocyanate, epoxide, alkoxysilane, and mixtures thereof and also at least one polymeric thixotropic agent B prepared by homopolymerizing a (meth)acrylate B1 or by copolymerizing a (meth)acrylate B1 with at least one further (meth)acrylate, the (meth)acrylate mixture possessing an average (meth)acrylate functionality ƒ of 2.5 to 4.5. The (meth)acrylate B1 here contains three or more (meth)acrylate groups. The invention additionally discloses the use of the compound B as a thixotropic agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer mixture comprising a mixture of polymer A, comprising polymers with a functional group —NRH and (meth)acrylates and polymer B, comprising polymers having a functional group —NR—CH2OH and (meth)acrylates in dispersion in plasticizers or epoxy resins.