Abstract: A curable composition contains (A) a polyorganosiloxane base polymer having an average per molecule of at least two aliphatically unsaturated organic groups, optionally (B) a crosslinker having an average per molecule of at least two silicon bonded hydrogen atoms, (C) a catalyst, (D) a thermally conductive filler, and (E) an organic plasticizer. The composition can cure to form a thermally conductive silicone gel or rubber. The thermally conductive silicone rubber is useful as a thermal interface material, in both TIM1 and TIM2 applications. The curable composition may be wet dispensed and then cured in situ in an (opto)electronic device, or the curable composition may be cured to form a pad with or without a support before installation in an (opto)electronic device.

Abstract: Polymer polyols and dispersions are prepared by polymerizing certain starting materials in a continuous phase. The continuous phase includes a polyol containing hydroxylmethyl groups, which is derived from a fatty acid. The dispersed phase may be, for example, a vinyl polymer, a polyurea or a polyurethane-urea.

Abstract: Disclosed are a cellulose resin composition and cellulose resin film which prevent deterioration in the retainability and have a superior moisture permeability. The cellulose resin composition comprising a cellulose resin and a (A) compound represented by following general formula (1). (wherein, n1 to n3 each represents a number of 1 to 3; and R1, R2 and R3 each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, provided that R1, R2 and R3 are not the same members at the same time). The cellulose resin film is obtained from this cellulose resin composition.

Abstract: A modelling material contains a binder in the form of a plastisol, wherein the plastisol contains essentially PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and at least one phthalate-free plasticizer. The phthalate-free plasticizer is citric acid-based, adipic acid-based, or benzoate ester-based. The material contains 5% by weight to 95% by weight PVC; 5% by weight to 30% by weight phthalate-free plasticizer; 0% by weight to 10% by weight stabilizer; 0% by weight to 10% by weight co-stabilizer; 0% by weight to 75% by weight fillers; 0% by weight to 5% by weight coloring agent; and 0% by weight to 5% by weight other additives.

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: Aminoplast-polythiol compositions resulting from the contact product, or cured reaction product, of an aminoplast resin composition and a polythiol composition are disclosed. Typically, the polythiol composition contains thiol ester molecules having an average of two or more thiol groups per molecule. Methods for preparing the aminoplast-polythiol compositions, methods for using the aminoplast-polythiol compositions to produce coatings and to coat substrates, and coatings and other articles produced using these aminoplast-polythiol compositions also are described.

Abstract: Fibers formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and oils are disclosed, where the oil is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are nonwoven webs and articles formed from fibers of these compositions.

Abstract: Plastisols and organosols are provided that include plasticizers that include mono-, di- and triesters of glycerol. The plasticizers are good solvators for polyvinyl chloride and impart low plastisol and organosol viscosities.

Abstract: There is provided a compound of the formula (I) wherein R1 is an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group containing x carbon atoms, wherein x is from 1 to 10, wherein one of R2 and R3 is an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group containing y carbon atoms, wherein y is from 1 to 10, wherein the other of R2 and R3 is a branched group of the formula (II) wherein q is from 0 to 3, wherein each R5 is independently selected from —OH and —O—C(O)—R4, wherein n is from 10 to 20 and m is selected from 2n-q, 2n-2-q, 2n-4-q, and 2n-6-q, wherein each R4 is independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl groups containing z carbon atoms, wherein z is from 7 to 21, wherein z is different to at least one of x and y.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an ink composition for heatset offset printing which has an excellent drying property, does not cause skinning during storage of ink composition, and has excellent stability on press in printing. The present invention is an ink composition for heatset offset printing containing a pigment, a binder resin, a petroleum solvent, and at least one kind of vegetable oil component selected from the group consisting of a vegetable oil and a fatty acid ester thereof, the content of the vegetable oil component being 20% by mass or less, and the ink composition further containing: 0.008 to 0.7% by mass of a metal soap drier based on the mass of the metal contained in the drier; 0.008 to 12% by mass of at least one kind selected from the group consisting of a polyvalent carboxylic acid, a derivative thereof, tocopherol, and tocotrienol; and 0.08 to 12% by mass of a phenolic antioxidant.

Abstract: A composition that includes polylactide resin and plasticizer, the plasticizer having a chemical formula: wherein R may be the same or different and wherein at least one R is a branched alkyl group having a carbon chain length of C5 or greater; and R is an H or an acyl group. In another aspect, the invention provides a process for providing an semicrystalline polylactide film, the process including the steps of providing a polylactide composition that includes polylactide resin, nucleating agent, and the foregoing plasticizer. The composition is extruded as a molten sheet which is then cooled to crystallize the polylactide and provide the film.

Abstract: A composition has a water dispersible esterified trimer acid (ETA) and a block co-polymer, especially a polyoxyalkylene block copolymer having EO and PO blocks. The composition may also have a polymeric surfactant antifoaming agent and an oil (especially a mineral oil or ester oil).

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of a compound having the formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen and acyl groups, wherein at least one of R1, R2 and R3 is a branched chain long acyl group of the formula (II) wherein n is from 9 to 21 and m is 2n, and wherein p is from 0 to 4 wherein the other of R1, R2 and R3 are selected from short acyl groups of the formula (III) wherein q is from 0 to 4 the process comprising the steps of: (1) providing an unsaturated compound having the formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from (a) hydrogen, (b) unsaturated long acyl group of the formula (IV) wherein x is from 0 to 3, and wherein n is from 9 to 21 and m is 2n?1?x, 2n?3?x or 2n?5?x;and (c) short acyl groups of the formula (III) wherein q is from 0 to 4 wherein at least one of R1, R2 and R3 is an unsaturated long acyl group; and (2) if at least one of R1, R2 and R3 is hydrogen, optionally acylating the compound; and (3a) (i) hydroxylating the unsatur

Abstract: A coating material, containing a mixture of i) a polymer obtained by radical polymerization from a) N,N-diethylaminoethyl methacrylate, and b) at least one radically polymerizable compound, selected from esters of ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated mono- and dicarboxylic acids with C1-C18 alkanols, as component A, ii) one or more antioxidants as component B, iii) one or more plasticizers as component C, and iv) other excipients as components D, wherein the total amount of the mixture of components A-D is 100 wt. %.

Abstract: An additive mixture containing the components (A), (B) and optionally (C), wherein component (A) is at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein p is zero or 1; m and n are independently of one another an integer from zero to 3; and the radicals R are independently of one another C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkoxy, hydroxy, halogen, C1-C8alkylthio, C1-C8alkylsulfoxy or 2 radicals R form together with 2 adjacent carbon atoms of the unsaturated parent ring a 5- to 7-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; component (B) is at least one compound of the formula (II) wherein x and y are independently of one another an integer from 2 to 10; the radicals A1, A2 and A3 are independently of one another C1-C10alkyl, C5-C12cycloalkyl unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 C1-C10alkyl; phenyl unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 C1-C10alkyl; or C7-C12phenylalkyl, and the radicals A2 and A3 are additionally hydrogen; with the proviso that at least one of the radicals A1 and A2 is branched C3-C10alkyl, C5-C12cycloal

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which not only satisfies a high optical density but also exhibits an excellent high lighter-fastness; a water dispersion used for the water-based ink; and a method for producing a print using the water-based ink. There are provided a water dispersion for ink-jet printing comprising (i) (A-1) polymer particles containing a colorant, (B) polymer particles and (C) the water-insoluble organic compound, or (ii) (A-2) self-dispersible pigment, (B) polymer particles and (C) the water-insoluble organic compound; a water-based ink containing the water dispersion; and a method for producing a print using the water-based ink.

Abstract: Disclosed are oligomeric phosphonates including oligophosphonates, random or block co-oligo(phosphonate ester)s and co-oligo(phosphonate carbonate)s produced using a condensation process terminated with hydroxyl, epoxy, vinyl, vinyl ester, isopropenyl, isocyanate groups, and the like. These materials can be used as a reactive additive to other polymers, oligomers or monomer mixtures to impart flame resistance without diminishing melt processability which is important in the fabrication of polymers for many applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a play composition including a polymeric binder and oil. In an embodiment, the binder is a hydrogenated triblock copolymer including styrene. The oil is a mineral oil. The composition may further include a plasticizer, a release agent, and one or more fillers.

Abstract: Hybrid copolymer compositions include a hybrid copolymer including at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group; and a hybrid synthetic copolymer including one or more synthetic polymers derived from the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer with at least one initiator fragment as an end group. The hybrid copolymer composition may be prepared as a scale inhibiting composition. Methods of preparing a hybrid copolymer are also included.

Abstract: An autoxidisable coating composition comprising i) 10 to 60 wt % of an autoxidisable material with: a) a number average molecular weight <4500 g/mol; b) optionally 1 to 20 carbohydrate units; c) a fatty acid content of ?60 wt %; d) a viscosity at 100% solids in the range of from 0.05 to 5 Pa·s at 20+/?5° C. at a shear rate of 5000 s?1; ii) 90 to 40 wt % of an autoxidisable urethanised resin with: e) a number average molecular weight ?4000 g/mol; f) a fatty acid content of ?50 wt %; g) an acid value in the range of from 0 to 20 mgKOH/g resin; h) an isocyanate content in the range of from 1 to 35 wt % by weight of autoxidisable urethanised resin; where i)+ii)=100 wt %, based on the total solids content of the autoxidisable coating composition.

Abstract: Triglyceride PVC plasticizers can be produced by recovery of C5 to C10 aldehydes having low average levels of branching from a hydroformylation product, oxidizing the aldehydes with oxygen and/or air to form an acid, recovery of the resulting acid, and esterification with glycerol. Plasticizer compositions including such products or linear triglycerides combined with a secondary plasticizer and articles made therefrom are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a concentrate comprising a liquid carrier material and at least one additive for a polymer or polymer blend, wherein the liquid carrier material is a fatty acid ester of trimethylolpropane, wherein the fatty acid is a C6 to C16 fatty acid having a linear or branched chain, oleate or isostearate, and wherein the additive is more specifically a colourant, such as a dye or pigment.

Abstract: Organic materials which possess outstanding stability to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation comprise as stabilizers at least one compound of the formula I wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1. The compounds of formula I are especially useful as stabilizers for protecting polymers and lubricants against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation and as scavengers for oxidized developer in color photographic material.

Abstract: The invention refers to a thermoplastic polyurethane produced from at least an organic diisocyanate and a compound which is reactive toward isocyanates, wherein the polyurethane comprises the ester of a tricarboxylic acid with at least one alcohol and wherein all acid groups of the tricarboxylic acid are esterified with an alcohol. The invention further refers to a process for producing the respective polyurethane, products comprising this thermoplastic polyurethane and the use of the ester of a tricarboxylic acid as plasticizer in thermoplastic polyurethanes.

Abstract: Processing and improvements in processing of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer films, sheet, injection moldings, thermoforms, and blow moldings are provided, by use of particular types of calcium carbonate. Methods for using the calcium carbonates in processing of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers are also disclosed, as well as polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer compositions comprising the calcium carbonates, and articles made therefrom.

Abstract: A composition comprising a clear thermoplastic blend comprising: (a) a polycarbonate component; and (b) a polyester component comprising (i) a polyester based substantially on 1,4 cyclohexane dimethanol and terephthalic acid monomer units, (ii) copolymers polyester based substantially on 1,4 cyclohexane dimethanol and terephthalic acid monomer units and modified with up to 25 mol % of copolymerizable acid and/or diol monomers, and (iii) combinations thereof. The polycarbonate component and the polyester component are present in sufficient proportions to form a molding composition capable of being molded into an article that exhibits transparency and structural integrity after the article is exposed to a caustic aqueous environment for at least 70 hours. The invention also relates to articles made from the composition, methods for making the compositions, and methods for using articles.

Abstract: Provided is a heat-expandable removable acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive tape that has high normal-state adhesive power when bonded independently of whether the adherend has or does not have irregular surface and permits easy separation when the bonded region is separated and disassembled by lowering the adhesive power by heating, that permits easily separation-decomposition, even after long-term storage at high temperature. The heat-expandable removable acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet according to the present invention includes at least a heat expanding agent-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and the tape or sheet has an initial 90° peel adhesive strength to a polycarbonate plate as adherend of 10 N/25 mm or more and a 90° peel adhesive strength after storage in an atmosphere at 80° C. for 2 months as bonded to the polycarbonate adherend and after heat expansion treatment of less than 10 N/25 mm.

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: The invention relates to a multi-layer film composite having at least one layer made of polycarbonate or copolycarbonate, characterized in that the polycarbonate or copolycarbonate comprises at least one additive of the general formulas (1) to (8), R1 are selected independently of each other from the group made of C10-C25-alkyl, C10-C25-alkoxy, and C10-C25-alkyl-substituted aryl, R2 are selected independently of each other from the group of C10-C25-alkylcarbonyl or hydrogen, and R3 are selected independently of each other from the group of C10-C25-alkyl.

Abstract: Provided is a polylactic acid resin composition which has excellent flexibility and heat resistance without decreasing a biomass degree. The polylactic acid resin composition includes a polylactic acid and a branched polylactic acid having at least three branched chains composed of a polylactic acid in the molecule can be obtained. This polylactic acid resin composition is very superior due to the following reasons: the resin composition has excellent flexibility because plasticization is accelerated; the resin composition has excellent heat resistance because crystallization is accelerated; and the resin composition is effective in protection of the global environment and measures against fossil resource depletion because the resin composition is derived from a recyclable resource.

Abstract: Solvents for offset printing inks comprising at least one fatty acid ester that is the reaction product of at least one of C6-26 fatty acid and at least one polyhydroxy compound selected from the group consisting of polyglycerols, and adducts of 1 to 20 mol of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide with polyglycerols.

Abstract: New hotmelt adhesives are provided that are based on specific ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, styrene block copolymers, and a tackifying resin. These hotmelt adhesives are outstandingly suitable for bonding substrates, more particularly for bonding films to substrates.

Abstract: Plastisols and organosols are provided that include plasticizers that include mono-, di- and triesters of glycerol. The plasticizers are good solvators for polyvinyl chloride and impart low plastisol and organosol viscosities.

Abstract: A polylactide hydrosol polymer formulations suitable for thin film articles and methods of making the thin film articles are provided. The formulations and methods can be use to make articles such as gloves, condoms, catheters and the like using dip forming, and various casting processes.

Abstract: A soft, pelletizable poly(vinyl chloride) plastisol having a Shore A hardness of less than about 70 is disclosed. The plasticizers employed in the plastisol can be petroleum-based plasticizers or bioplasticizers or both. A method of gelation, fusion, and controlled cooling in an agitating chamber permits a conventional liquid plastisol to be transformed into the pelletizable plastisol strand. If a pelletizer is used after cooling into strands or other shapes, then pelletized plastisol results. The formulation of liquid plastisol for hardness is unaffected by the transformation. The solidified plastisol can be stored for later extrusion or molding into a final plastic article shape.

Abstract: Provided are compositions, processes for making, and processes for using neoalkyl polyol esters and triglycerides as plasticizers. In one form, a neoalkylester triglyceride plasticizers can be produced by (i) drying a polyol feedstream; (ii) contacting in a reactor the dried polyol feedstream with a neoacid feedstream under effective temperature, pressure and time to form a neoalkylester plasticizer effluent stream, and (iii) purifying the neoalkylester plasticizer effluent stream to remove unreacted polyol and unreacted neoacid to form a neoalkylester plasticizer. Such plasticizers can be phthalate-free and provide outstanding properties including a suitable melting or pour point, glass transition temperature, low volatility, increased compatibility, increased hydrolytic stability, and excellent low temperature properties in a range of polymeric resins.

Abstract: The present invention provides the method for producing a polylactic acid resin composition, including steps (1) and (2) step (1): adding the polycarbodiimide cross-linking agent to the polylactic acid resin to cross-link the polylactic acid resin; and step (2): mixing the cross-linked polylactic acid resin prepared in the step (1) with the uncross-linked polylactic acid resin.

Abstract: A method for coating a metallic surface with an aqueous composition for pretreating before applying another coating or for treating said metallic surface. In addition to water, the composition contains a) at least one hydrolysable or at least partially hydrolyzed silane; b) at least one metal chelate, if necessary, also c) at least one organic film former, d) at least one long-chain alcohol that serves as a film forming aid or e) at least one inorganic compound in particle form.

Abstract: A production process of colored resin powder, comprising a coloring step of mixing 0.5 to 40% by mass of a colorant (b1) with 99.5 to 60% by mass of a non-phthalic acid plasticizer (b2) to prepare a colored paste (B) and adding and mixing the colored paste (B) into a powdery thermoplastic polyurethane-urea resin (A), wherein the amounts of the colorant (b1) and the plasticizer (b2) contained in the colored paste (B) added to the powdery thermoplastic polyurethane-urea resin (A) are 0.1 to 5 parts by mass and 1 to 20 parts by mass, respectively, per 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic polyurethane-urea resin. According to the production process, there can be provided colored resin powder, which is free from color mottling (color unevenness) on its surface and does not cause smearing of a molded product due to separation and falling of the colorant upon a molding process or the like.

Abstract: A floor-polish leveling agent containing an ester compound obtained by reacting a hydroxycarboxylic acid with at least one glycol ether so that substantially all of the carboxyl groups are esterified. The ester compound may be an acetylated ester compound in which one or more hydroxyl groups are acetylated. An aqueous floor-polish composition containing this ester compound and/or acetylated ester compound, and a water-insoluble polymer.

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: Plastisols and organosols are provided that include plasticizers that include mono-, di- and triesters of glycerol. The plasticizers are good solvators for polyvinyl chloride and impart low plastisol and organosol viscosities.

Abstract: A spectacle lens made of a polycarbonate resin composition which comprises (1) 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin, (2) 0.05 to 0.5 part by weight of (A) at least one ultraviolet light absorber selected from the group consisting of 2-(2?-hydroxy-5?-methylphenyl)benzotriazole and 2-(2?-hydroxy-5?-tert-octylphenyl)benzotriazole, (3) 0.01 to 0.3 part by weight of (B) at least one ultraviolet light absorber selected from the group consisting of 2-(3-tert-butyl-5-methyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole, 2,2?-methylenebis[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)-6-(2H-benzotraizole)-2-ylphenol] and 2-[2-hydroxy-3,5-bis(?,?-dimethylbenzyl)phenyl]-2H-benzotriazole, and (4) 0.01 to 0.5 part by weight of (C) a full ester of a tetravalent to octavalent aliphatic polyhydric alcohol having 5 to 30 carbon atoms and an aliphatic carboxylic acid having 10 to 22 carbon atoms, having an acid value of 4 to 20.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composition, a process that can be used to produce the composition, and an article comprising or produced from the composition wherein the composition comprises or is produced from PVOH and a polyol ester plasticizer; the PVOH includes a PVOH homopolymer or copolymer; the polyol ester plasticizer includes an esterified polyol having one or more ester groups and at least one free hydroxyl group; and the process comprises combining PVOH with a polyol ester plasticizer under a condition sufficient to transesterify the poly(vinyl alcohol).

Abstract: A novel series of compositions with aqueous chemicals decontamination activity and their uses is described. The preparation of esters of fatty acids with polyols that contain lactic acid is also described. These novel compositions release hydroxy acid and fatty acids slowly into water providing activity over long periods of time with the compounds exhibiting biodegradable characteristics and aiding in the biodegradation of contaminants.

Abstract: A method for preparing ceramic green compacts for ceramic assemblies, especially ceramic multilayer assemblies. First, a dispersing agent solution is prepared by homogenizing a dispersing agent in a solvent mixture. Then, a binder solution is prepared by homogenizing a solvent mixture, a binder made of acrylatemethacrylate polymer and a softener. After preparing a first dispersion by homogenizing a ceramic powder and the dispersing agent solution and subsequent deagglomerization, a second dispersion is prepared by homogenizing the first dispersion and the binder solution, and subsequently removing air and highly volatile solvent components from the second dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plasticizer preparations based on triacetin with short gel time, and to their use, and to polyvinyl chloride preparations.

Abstract: The present invention is method of manufacturing a wax dispersion. The method includes forming a solution of a solvent and a dispersant, the dispersant being a polymer of partially or fully hydrogenated styrene butadiene wherein the styrene to butadiene ratio is from 20 to 90. Wax is added to the solution to form a slurry. The particle size of the wax is reduced through communition of the slurry. The wax dispersion can be sued for the manufacture of toner particles.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesives and methods, wherein the adhesives include a silicone tackifying resin and a polydiorganosiloxane polyurea copolymer. The tack of these adhesives is improved by the use of a processing aid, such as a plasticizer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low VOC coating additive employing a water-dispersible polymer, a water insoluble plasticizer, cyclohexanedimethanol, and optionally an amphiphilic component. The additive can be added to a coating to improve at least one performance characteristics of the coating, such as, wet-edge time, open time, scrub resistance, wet adhesion, and water resistance.