Abstract: Methods and materials for making a semiconductor device are described. The method includes providing a substrate, forming a surface-modified middle layer (SM-ML) that includes a fluorine-containing material over the substrate, forming a photoresist layer over the SM-ML, exposing the photoresist layer to an exposure energy, and developing the photoresist layer.

Abstract: A silicon-based coating composition for a wide range of mold surfaces, which composition is formed from a mixture of constituents comprising appropriate portions of silazane, siloxane, and silane, and optionally organic solvent. The composition, after curing, results in an extreme release product that is non-transferable to the finished part, allowing for proper adhesion of coatings or adhesives to the finished surface without additional surface preparation. The cured coatings are ultrathin, having a thickness between 0.1 ?m and 3 ?m, and having a hardness between about 4H and about 9H.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to gels that flow through an orifice. Specifically the invention relates to gels that are dispensed through a trigger spray nozzle or aerosol spray valve. Still more specifically, the invention relates to nonaquious gels containing polymers whose instantaneous viscosity reversibly decreases when the gel experiences shear loads. The invention includes spray gel compositions, methods of making spray gels and methods of dispensing gels whose viscosity exhibits an instantaneous temporary decrease in viscosity when the gel is subjected to shear force as happens when it flows through an orifice, such as a spray nozzle or aerosol valve.

Abstract: The present invention is a new additive material that is physically blended with polymeric material to create at least a partially biodegradable product.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition comprising as component (A): 10% to 97% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of one or more monocarboxylic esters of the general formula R1—CO—OR2, in which R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, branched or straight-chain, aliphatic group having 11 to 23 carbon atoms and R2 is a branched or straight-chain aliphatic group, a cycloaliphatic group or aromatic group having 1 to 13 carbon atoms, and the sum of the carbon atoms of the groups R1 and R2 is not more than 30, the monocarboxylic ester or esters possessing a boiling point of more than 250° C. under a standard pressure of 101.3 kPa, and as component (B): 3% to 90% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of one or more dispersants, the composition possessing a viscosity at 25° C. of less than 5000 mPas. The invention further concerns the use of the composition as a dispersion medium, millbases obtained from the composition, and the use of the millbases.

Abstract: A flame retardant capsule may contain a flame retardant, a polymer shell encapsulating the flame retardant, and at least one functional group orthogonal to the surface of the polymer shell. This flame retardant capsule may be covalently bonded into a polymeric material by the orthogonal functional group. The flame retardant capsules may be formed through microencapsulation.

Abstract: A composition is formed from a polymeric acid precursor, such as polylactic acid (PLA), that is a least partially dissolved within a polymer dispersing solvent. An emulsion may be from polymeric acid precursor that is at least partially dissolved within a solvent and a liquid that is substantially immiscible with the solvent. In certain cases, the molecular weight of the polymeric acid precursor may be reduced in forming the solution. The solution may be used in treating a formation penetrated by a wellbore.

Abstract: A method for preparing a primer composition adapted to form a polysiloxane hard film on a cured primer layer of the composition comprising processes [1] or [2]: the process [1] comprising the steps of (I) preparing a primer precursor containing a vinyl polymer having a hydrolysable silyl group and an organic UV absorbing group bonded at side chains thereof and silica fine particles dispersed in an organic solvent; (II) adding water to the primer precursor obtained in (I) for hydrolysis; and (III) adding a dehydrating agent to the composition containing the hydrolyzate obtained in (II) to remove moisture from the composition; or the process [2] comprising (IV) hydrolyzing a vinyl polymer having a hydrolysable silyl group and an organic UV absorbing group bonded at side chains thereof by addition of water thereto; (V) adding silica fine particles dispersed in an organic solvent to the resulting hydrolyzate obtained in (IV); and (VI) adding a dehydrating agent to the composition obtained in (V) to remove moistur

Abstract: An improved composition for ink jet printing an opto-electrical device, which composition comprises a solution-processable host material and a metal complex, wherein the viscosity of the composition exceeds 12 mPa·s at 20° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) and one or more carboxylic acids having about 10 to about 30 carbon atoms wherein the carboxylic acid is present in the composition from 0.5 to about 15%, based on the weight of the composition and the carboxylic acid includes aromatic carboxylic acid, aliphatic carboxylic acid, polycarboxylic acid, aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid; or combinations of two or more thereof. Also disclosed are a process that can be used for producing the composition and an article comprising the composition.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a solids component, said solids component including a rubber component that includes polychloroprene; and a solvent component, said solvent component including t-butyl acetate.

Abstract: A low gloss capstock compound is disclosed. The combination of gloss inhibiting agents and polyolefin elastomer added to conventional polyethylene polymer resin achieves a gloss angle at 85° of below 10 GU. Optionally, the compound can also include weathering agents to improve outdoor durability. The compound can be fully formulated or a masterbatch for let-down into polymer to form the fully formulated compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are solvent borne thermosetting coating compositions that contain a curable polyester resin blended with an acrylic copolymer, a crosslinker, and a solvent. The polyester resin contains 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol and exhibits good dry time, compatibility with acrylic resins, sag resistance and hardness development in a coating composition. The coating compositions can be used to prepare clear coat or pigmented coatings for automotive OEM, auto refinish, and other applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing a composition characterized in that it comprises the steps of: a) preparing an aqueous solution of at least one comb polymer of (meth)acrylic acid onto which is grafted a function of alkoxy and/or hydroxy polyalkylene glycol, b) preparing an aqueous emulsion of at least one acrylic thickener, c) mixing the aqueous solution from step a) with the aqueous emulsion from step b), possibly adding water, and in that one partially neutralizes the comb polymer during step a) and/or step c), in such a way as to obtain a mixture whose pH is between 5.5 and 6.8, preferentially between 5.8 and 6.3. The invention also concerns the product obtained and its utilization in a paper coating for paper, as a thickening agent for said coating and/or as a water retention agent for said coating and/or as an agent improving the brightness and/or the optical azuration of the paper coated with said coating.

Abstract: A surface treatment agent for hydraulic transfer to perform hydraulic transfer decoration with high adhesion onto an olefin-type substrate with poor adhesion. They are provided by a surface treatment agent for hydraulic transfer to a polyolefin-type substrate to be used in a hydraulic transfer method for forming a decorative layer, by coating an activator to a dried print pattern on a water-soluble film to recover adhesion of said print pattern, and then by hydraulic transferring said print pattern onto the surface of a surface treatment layer of the polyolefin-type substrate treated with the surface treatment agent, characterized in that said surface treatment agent for hydraulic transfer is consisted of a resin composition including a modified polyolefin (a), a polyfunctional isocyanate (b) and a solvent (c), and a blending ratio of (b)/(a) is 0.005 to 0.5, in weight ratio.

Abstract: A water soluble binder composition includes a binder, the binder including a water soluble polyamic acid having an acid equivalent of about 300 to about 600 g/eq.

Abstract: Plasticized polyisocyanate compositions contain (a) an isocyanate terminated reaction product of a polymeric MDI with a difunctional poly(propylene oxide) homopolymer or difunctional copolymer of at least 85% by weight propylene oxide and up to 15% by weight ethylene oxide, which homopolymer or copolymer has a molecular weight of from about 400 to 2200 and (b) at least one alkyl ester of one or more fatty acids, the polyisocyanate composition having an isocyanate content of from about 8 to about 14% by weight and a Brookfield viscosity of no greater than 5000 cps at 25° C. The plasticized prepolymers are particularly useful in foam formulations for insulating cavities in automotive parts and thermal insulating panels such as the walls of buildings or appliances.

Abstract: The invention relates to esters, the acid component of which is a monocarboxylic acid having 8 to 12 C atoms and the alcohol component of which is selected from the group of the pentanols, wherein said esters are excellently suited as coalescing agents.

Abstract: A defoaming coalescent for a water-based composition including a coalescent carrier; and one or more defoamer-active components is provided. A method for making a defoaming coalescent including the steps of: providing a coalescent carrier and one or more defoamer-active components; and combining the carrier and defoamer-active components is also provided. A water-based composition including a polymer latex or a polymer dispersion; and a defoaming coalescent is also provided.

Abstract: A solventborne pigment dispersion having a volatile organic chemical (VOC) content that is less than 250 g/L for tinting solvent-based surface coatings is formulated using a vegetable oil-derived solvent component that is one or more methyl esters of vegetable oils, an acrylic resin containing at least 60% solids, one or more highly concentrated surfactants containing up to 100% by weight of active constituents and that contains no PMA or free aromatic moieties, and one or more organic pigments or one or more inorganic pigment, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymer compositions comprising starch and articles made therefrom are water stable or may be rendered so. One method of making water stable thermoplastic compositions comprises the steps of mixing destructured starch with polyhydric alcohol and acid, and forming an ester condensation reaction product from at least a portion of the polyhydric alcohol and acid. In some embodiments, a pre-polymer formed from the ester condensation reaction may be provided as a pre-polymer that is mixed with the starch.

Abstract: This invention provides stable aqueous compositions including stable coating compositions, and methods of their production. The stable aqueous compositions and stable aqueous coating compositions comprise i) an aqueous dispersion of one or more emulsion-polymerized addition polymer comprising polymerized units of one or more carboxylester monomer, wherein at least one carboxylester monomer is a vinyl ester monomer; ii) one or more carboxylesterase enzyme; iii) one or more mono-alcohol with a formula molecular weight of less than 76; iv) optionally, acetaldehyde; and v) optionally, one or more organic carboxylester with a normal boiling point of less than 150° C.; and wherein the aqueous composition has a headspace volatile organic compound (VOC) content, as measured by headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) at 33° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to unique applications for the novel high melt flow, low viscosity, selectively hydrogenated styrene-butadiene-styrene (hSBS) or selectively hydrogenated controlled distribution styrene-butadiene/styrene-styrene (hSBSS) block copolymers, wherein the melt flow rate of said block copolymer is at least 100 g/10 min at 230° C. under 2.16 kg mass according to ASTM D1238. These block copolymers are novel and have the highest melt flow rate of any styrenic block copolymer also possessing high strength and elasticity. It has applications that prior to the present invention were not normally possible due to the normal low melt flow rate of styrenic block copolymers. The present invention also encompasses various fields of use such as a fiberglass hSBS or hSBSS reinforced mat, low viscosity hSBS or hSBSS coatings for industrial uses, hot melt adhesives prepared from hSBS or hSBSS blended with polyalpha-olefins, and elastic film, fiber, and nonwoven constructions using hSBS or hSBSS.

Abstract: This invention relates to terpene derived compounds and farnesene derived compounds, and to the use of such terpene derived compounds and farnesene derived compounds in lubricants, detergents, dispersants, functional fluids, fuels, polymer compositions, cold flow improvers, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is a color filter ink composition that includes an acrylic-based copolymer resin including repeating units represented by a particular chemical formula, a polymerizable monomer, a pigment, and a solvent. According to the present invention, the color filter ink composition can have excellent ejection properties and ejection stability by using a new acrylic-based copolymer resin as a binder resin, and also can have excellent storage stability, so that it can be used for a long period. In addition, a pattern formed using the color filter ink composition can have improved heat resistance, chemical resistance, and film strength.

Abstract: The present invention is a new additive material that is physically blended with polymeric material to create at least a partially biodegradable product.

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 secondary alcohols produced by contacting an olefin and a carboxylic acid with a zeolite, esters made therefrom, and to plasticizer compositions comprising the esters.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition that contains a rigid renewable polyester and a polymeric toughening additive is provided. The toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. An increase in the deformation force and elongational strain causes debonding to occur in the renewable polyester matrix at those areas located adjacent to the discrete domains. This can result in the formation of a plurality of voids adjacent to the discrete domains that can help to dissipate energy under load and increase impact strength. To even further increase the ability of the composition to dissipate energy in this manner, an interphase modifier may be employed that reduces the degree of friction between the toughening additive and renewable polyester and thus enhances the degree and uniformity of debonding.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for a nanocomposite polymer dielectric that may incorporate two types of nanoparticles and a polymer. One of the two types of nanoparticle may be a first, smaller nanoparticle, that may occupy spaces between larger second nanoparticles. Another of the two types of nanoparticle may be the second, larger, “high-?” nanoparticle, which supports the overall dielectric constant of the material. In an applied electric field, the first, smaller nanoparticle may redistribute local charge to homogenize electric fields in the dielectric material, tending to avoid the development of “hot spots”. Such a two-nanoparticle nanocomposite dielectric material may provide increased dielectric breakdown strength and voltage endurance in comparison with a nanoparticle dielectric which only contains a single type of “high-?” nanoparticle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving the wettability and/or adhesivity of plastic surfaces, in particular, to facilitate printing, painting or adhesion. A lubricant is added to the plastic, particularly to improve the processability thereof. According to the invention, a metal soap-free lubricant is used as a lubricant for the plastic. Alternatively, the wettability and/or the adhesivity of the polyamide surfaces can be improved, especially in order to facilitate printing, painting or adhesion, by increasing the number of end groups of polyamides, optionally maintaining metal soaps as lubricants.

Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions including (A) at least one member selected from hydroxyl-containing polyacrylate, polymethacrylate, polyurethane, polyester, polysiloxane, and combinations of two or more of the foregoing, (B) at least one compound having blocked isocyanate groups and having alkoxysilane groups, wherein (i) the hydroxyl groups of component (A) are blocked with at least one acyclic orthoester, (ii) the compound (B) has at least one structural unit (II) —N(X—SiR?x(OR)3-x)n(X?—SiR?y(OR)3-y)m??(II), where R=hydrogen, cycloalkyl radical or alkyl radical, X,X?=linear and/or branched alkylene or cycloalkylene radical having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R?=alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl, n, m, x, y=0 to 2, and also m+n=2, and (i) at least 90 mol % of the alkoxysilane groups are ethoxysilane groups. Also disclosed are multistage coating processes, use of the compositions as clearcoat materials and application of the processes for automotive OEM finishing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a highly scratch resistant one-part clear coating composition comprising a silane-modified blocked isocyanate for cars, in which a blocked isocyanate curing system comprising a silane functional group is applied besides an acrylic melamine-curing system used as a clear coat system for new cars unlike an acrylic-melamine curing clear coat used as a general clear coat for cars such that the formation of scratches on the surface of a car occurring during the automatic or manual car wash is minimized to maintain initial gloss for as long as possible, thereby maintaining the intrinsic color of the car as well as increasing a degree of consumer's satisfaction with the outer appearance of the car.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion adhesive, which is composed of an oil phase and a water phase, wherein the water phase comprises a water-soluble polymer that functions as an adhesive component, the oil phase comprises a non-aqueous polar solvent having an SP value of 8 to 12 (cal/cm3)1/2, and the oil phase comprises a resin that is solid at 30° C. and has an acid value of 10 or less, in an amount of 5 to 15% by mass relative to a total mass of the adhesive.

Abstract: An insulating polymer material composition is obtained by adding curing agent (amine, acid anhydride, or phenol, preferably imidazole), curing accelerator, etc. (curing accelerator such as organic peroxide, amine, imidazole, or the like, and reaction aid such as peroxide), kneading under conditions according to the amounts of addition, and subjecting the kneaded substance to heat treatment, thereby conducting a peroxide vulcanization and achieving a three-dimensional crosslinking. This insulating polymer material composition is applied to polymer products such as high-voltage devices, etc.

Abstract: A water-soluble pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a homogeneous blend comprising (a) a polymer selected from the group consisting of N-vinyl caprolactam homopolymers, N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers, and mixtures thereof and (b) a non-volatile plasticizer comprising a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol having hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of about 2 to about 10. The N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers comprise about 60% or less by weight N-vinyl pyrrolidone.

Abstract: A printed gas sensor is disclosed. The sensor may include a porous substrate, an electrode layer, a liquid or gel electrolyte layer, and an encapsulation layer. The electrode layer comprises two or more electrodes that are formed on one side of the porous substrate. The liquid or gel electrolyte layer is in electrolytic contact with the two or more electrodes. The encapsulation layer encapsulates the electrode layer and electrolyte layer thereby forming an integrated structure with the porous substrate.

Abstract: Solvent-borne products enhanced with short-cut microfibers and processes for making such enhanced solvent-borne products are disclosed. The short-cut microfibers can function to impart enhanced physical properties (e.g., enhanced thixotropy) to the solvent-borne products. Solvent-borne products suitable for enhancement with short-cut microfibers include flowable products (e.g., coatings, sealants, caulks, mastics, and adhesives) that can be applied to a substrate and that adhere to the substrate when dried and/or cured.

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: Light-weight and/or low density paint and coating formulations that yield light-weight coatings which exhibit advantageous durability and wear resistance, including golf club shafts incorporating such paint and coating formulations.

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: An aqueous adhesive dispersion containing 25 to 70 wt % acrylate block copolymers and/or styrene block copolymers that have a molecular weight of more than 15,000 g/mol and at least two different glass transition temperatures, one glass temperature (Tg) being above 50° C., the other glass transition temperature below +10° C., as well as additionally further additives, the dispersion containing less than 0.5 wt % organic solvent.

Abstract: An asphalt-containing substrate having an adhesive, coating or sealant composition applied to the substrate surface and adhesive, coating or sealant compositions are described herein. The composition resists softening of the asphalt compound in the asphalt-containing substrate at elevated temperatures and includes at least one base material and at least one plasticizer. The plasticizer has is a low molecular weight compound and preferably includes an ester-containing reaction product of at least one glycerol and at least one carboxylic acid or a glycol and an aryl carboxylic acid. The composition base material is preferably a polymer or copolymer that includes polyurethanes, silylated polyurethanes, silylated polyethers, copolymers thereof, and blends thereof. Products containing the composition and a method of applying the composition to a substrate are also disclosed herein.

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 present invention relates to a method for obtaining a molded object made of laminated thermoplastic resin, said object having a high-quality printed surface. The present invention also relates to the resulting molded objects and to an ink specially suited for use in the above-mentioned method.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a pressure sensitive adhesive composition for an optical member, which is excellent in coating property because of low viscosity, can reduce an amount of an organic solvent used, and can form a pressure sensitive adhesive layer excellent in durability and having high surface uniformity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing a fluorinated copolymer composition, capable of uniformly mixing a fluorinated copolymer (A) having repeating units derived from ethylene and repeating units derived from tetrafluoroethylene, and a thermoplastic resin (B), at a relatively low temperature. The invention also relates to a method for producing a fluorinated copolymer composition comprising a fluorinated copolymer (A), a thermoplastic resin (B) which excludes the fluorinated copolymer (A), and a medium (C) capable of dissolving at least the fluorinated copolymer (A). The invention also relates to a coating composition capable of forming a coating film provided with characteristics of the fluorinated copolymer (A) and the thermoplastic resin (B), an article having such a coating film, and a molded product.

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: Compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and oils are disclosed, where the oil is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are methods of making these compositions.

Abstract: Fluid activatable adhesive compositions and activating fluid(s) for activating the adhesive composition are described herein. The adhesive compositions contain at least two polymers with different hydrophilicities. The hydrophilic polymer has quick tack when exposed to a hydrophilic solvent, such as water or other aqueous solvent, while the hydrophobic polymer provides strong adhesion to a paper or polymeric substrate. The adhesive composition may contain particulate fillers which enable fast exhaustion of the activation fluid out of the adhesive when applied to a substrate, thereby allowing the hydrophobic polymers of the adhesive composition to achieve strong adhesion of the liner-free label to the paper or polymeric substrate. The particulate fillers may also function as anti-blocking agents when liner-free label media are tightly wound in a roll.