Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulverulent adhesive for textile reinforcing inserts, which is dispersible in water, for the production of reinforced rubber products. The adhesive thereby comprises an at least partially capped, low-molecular isocyanate, a wetting agent, a binder and also possibly further additives.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion containing a metal pigment, wherein the metal pigment contains plate-like particles, and in the case where the longitudinal diameter on the planar surface of the plate-like particle is X, the lateral diameter is Y, and the thickness is Z, the 50% average particle diameter R50 of a corresponding circle determined from the surface area in the X-Y plane of the plate-like particle is between 0.5 and 3 ?m, and the condition R5O/Z>5 is satisfied.

Abstract: A non-aqueous blend composition for treating a porous material comprising triacylglycerides obtained from vegetable oils and containing a fatty acid component and a polystyrene dissolved in the triacylglycerides to form a blend composition, the polystyrene component being present in the blend composition in an amount of from about 1% to about 40% by weight of the fatty acid component.

Abstract: VOC-compliant aqueous polyurethane floor coating compositions and components are provided. Embodiments include at least one organic solvent having a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mm Hg under ambient conditions and a viscosity of less than 60 cps for at least three hours after being formed. The coating compositions exhibit application characteristics of acrylic floor coatings and durability characteristics of polyurethane floor coatings.

Abstract: To provide a composition comprising a fluorocopolymer such as an ETFE which can be produced at a relatively low temperature, and its production process. A fluorocopolymer composition which comprises a fluorocopolymer such as an ETFE and a C6-10 aliphatic compound having one carbonyl group, and which is in a solution state being at a temperature of at most the melting point of the fluorocopolymer, and a process for producing the fluorocopolymer composition, which comprises a step of dissolving the fluorocopolymer in the aliphatic compound having one carbonyl group at a temperature of at most the melting point of the fluorocopolymer.

Abstract: Provided is a condensation reaction product solution which is particularly suitable for filling a trench formed on a substrate having a narrow width and a high aspect ratio. The condensation reaction product solution has a long pot life, superior trench-filling when used for trench-filling, and a low cure shrinkage, an excellent crack resistance and a HF resistance when cured and converted into silicon oxide.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion containing a metal pigment, wherein the metal pigment contains plate-like particles, and in the case where the longitudinal diameter on the planar surface of the plate-like particle is X, the lateral diameter is Y, and the thickness is Z, the 50% average particle diameter R50 of a corresponding circle determined from the surface area in the X-Y plane of the plate-like particle is between 0.5 and 3 ?m, and the condition R50/Z>5 is satisfied.

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: The present invention relates to a method of making polyacetal compositions and molded articles of these, which comprise at least one mineral filler that has not been previously coated before being mixed into the compositions.

Abstract: A method for making high-pressure sheet gasketing material is provided that employs an elastomer, such as natural rubber and/or acylonitrile-butadiene rubber. Tert-butyl acetate is added to dissolve the elastomer. Other components may then be mixed with the dissolved elastomer and may include, for example, antioxidants, colorants, curing agents, curing accelerators, reinforcing fillers, and fibers such as organic and/or mineral fibers. The resulting dough may be formed into a high-pressure sheets, for use as gasketing material, using a two-roll sheeter machine, or the like.

Abstract: Polyvinyl acetals which contain acetal moieties derived by acetalizing polyvinyl alcohol with both aliphatic aldehydes or their derivatives and with amino- and/or ammonium-substituted aldehydes display exceptional substrate adhesion when used in printing ink as binders, allowing inks without adhesion promoters to be produced.

Abstract: A coating composition capable of forming a crystal-like stereo-pattern includes: a polyester; a curing agent for curing the polyester; a curing catalyst mixture including at least two curing catalysts to provide different curing rates for curing the polyester; a composite solvent including at least two solvents having different dissolving powers for the polyester; and a wax incompatible with the polyester. A metal product having the stereo-pattern formed thereon is also disclosed.

Abstract: A primer composition is provided that includes a reactant having an alkoxysilyl group, the reactant being obtained by reacting a polyisocyanate (I), an isocyanate group, and an alkoxysilane having a reactable functional group; a polyisocyanate (II); a polyurethane compound; a (meth) acrylic resin; and a solvent. In the primer composition, a molecular weight of the (meth) acrylic resin is from 15,000 to 150,000 and a weight ratio [(meth) acrylic resin/polyurethane compound] of the (meth) acrylic resin to the polyurethane compound is from 90/10 to 10/90. Additionally, a laminate is provided that includes an inorganic material and a primer layer obtained from the primer composition.

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: A dry composition including at least one binder and an oil comprising at least one compound of formula (I) below: wherein, Z represents an optionally substituted, linear or branched C4 to C28 alkyl radical or an optionally substituted, linear or branched C4 to C28 alkenyl radical, and R, R? and R? are identical or different and separately represent an optionally substituted, linear or branched hydrogen atom, hydroxyl radical, C1 to C12 alkyl radical, an optionally substituted, linear or branched C1 to C12 heteroalkyl radical, an optionally substituted, linear or branched C5 to C10 cycloalkyl radical, or an optionally substituted, linear or branched C6 to C18 aryl radical.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a starch-based thermoplastic composite is provided. The starch-based thermoplastic composite includes thermoplastic starch (TPS), polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), wherein the polycarbonate has a weight ratio of 15-60% in the starch-based thermoplastic composite. The starch-based thermoplastic composite further includes an impact modifier and a compatibilizer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an extrudable resin composition and a method of extruding the extrudable resin composition, comprising a high temperature engineering thermoplastic, one or more reinforcement components, an enhancing filler component, a polymeric lubricant, and an external lubricant, wherein the extrudable resin composition is capable of withstanding temperatures up to about 427° C. The invention is further directed to the use of the extruded pipes and/or lined pipes, produced according to the present method, in downhole tubular applications in oil and gas production; in line pipe, flow line, and transportation line applications in oil and gas production and supply operations; or in most any application where corrosive protection is required to transmit or store corrosive fluids, particularly at high temperatures.

Abstract: There is provided an ink composition for forming a light shielding film in an organic semiconductor device which is capable of stably forming a fine pattern when forming a finely patterned light shielding film by the letterpress reverse printing method or microcontact printing method, which can be baked at a temperature equal to or less than the substrate heatproof temperature, and which is also capable of providing light shielding property and mechanical strength, the ink composition for forming a light shielding film in an organic semiconductor device which is an ink composition for forming a light shielding film in an organic semiconductor device comprising a black pigment; a resin component; a surface energy modifier; a quick-drying organic solvent; a slow-drying organic solvent; and a mold releasing agent, wherein the resin component comprises a solid resin that is in a solid state at 200° C. or less and a liquid resin that is in a liquid state at 10 to 50° C. at a ratio (solid resin/liquid resin) of 0.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising (a) a synthetic polymer, (b) a talc as a filler, wherein the talc particles have a mean particle size of from 0.4 to 25 ?m, and are present in an amount of from 0.1 to 10% based on the weight of component (a) and (c) a dispersing agent which is based on a non-ionic surfactant or an amphiphilic statistical, block or comb copolymer, provided that when the synthetic polymer (a) is a polyamide, this is present in an amount of less than 55% based on the weight of (a), (b) and (c).

Abstract: Gel compositions containing a silicone elastomer from the reaction of an organohydrogensiloxane having at least two SiH containing cyclosiloxane rings in its molecule, a compound having at least two aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups in its molecule, and a hydrosilylation catalyst. The silicone elastomer reaction product may itself be a gelled composition, or optionally may be contained in a carrier fluid to form a gel. The gel compositions may further contain a personal or healthcare active. The actives may be incorporated into the gel via either a pre or post load method.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition comprising an inorganic filler, a compound having at least one group A reacting with a rubber and two or more groups B adsorbing on the inorganic filler described above in the same molecule, a compound having the group A reacting with a rubber and an amino group in the same molecule or acrylate or methacrylate having a specific structure and further comprising, if necessary, a silane coupling agent. This makes it possible to provide a rubber composition which is excellent in the dispersibility of an inorganic filler, so that it does not elevate a viscosity of a non-vulcanized rubber and does not damage the processability and which does not bring about roughening on the surface of a rubber and is improved in a storage modulus.

Abstract: A plasticized binder composition suitable as a binder for chopped strand mats comprising (a) a copolymer obtainable by reacting; (i) 60-95 pphwm of vinyl acetate; and (ii) 5-40 pphwm of vinyl ester of ?-substituted alkanoic acid; and b) a plasticizer, wherein the weight ratio of copolymer/plasticizer is from 1 to 6.

Abstract: An ink formulation comprises a binder and at least one marking component, which comprises at least one metal oxides or oxyanion and at least one oxidizing/reducing agent, which absorbs laser irradiation between wavelengths of 780-10,600 nm, thereby causes the formulation to change color.

Abstract: An alignment layer material is provided. The alignment material includes approximately 3%-50% weight percentage of Methyl acrylate, approximately 15%-50% weight percentage of Acrylate Monomer, and approximately 10%-50% weight percentage of Polyurethane modified Acrylic Resin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel organometallic complexes as catalysts for the reaction of compounds with isocyanate and hydroxyl functional groups to form urethane and/or polyurethane and the process employing such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention is directed to novel complexes of zinc(II) with substituted amidines. These novel catalysts are useful for the production of urethanes and polyurethanes which are important in many industrial applications.

Abstract: An improved method for producing di-isotridecylphthalate (DTDP) is disclosed by esterification using a tetra-alkyl titanate catalyst made from preferably primary alcohols having at least 4 and preferably up to but not more than 10 carbon atoms. In the esterification process, compared to using tetra-isopropyl titanate catalyst, less of the alcohol from the catalyst contributes to the environmental burden associated with discarding the waste water byproduct, and more is incorporated into the prime DTDP product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alcohols and in particular to C4 to C15 alcohols that are used in the production of esters.

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: This invention relates to tacky finishes and to the textile materials and articles treated with the tacky finishes. The tacky finishes provide improved processing features for end-use articles that contain such finishes. The tacky finish may be combined with other adhesion promotion finishes in the treatment of textile materials. The textile materials and articles may be used as rubber reinforcing materials, such as automotive tire cap ply, single end tire cord, carcass reinforcement and side wall reinforcement. End-use articles that contain the treated textile materials include rubber-containing materials such as automobile tires, belts, and hoses. This invention also relates to the methods for manufacturing the treated textile materials and articles.

Abstract: A temporary adhesive for which temporary adhesion is simple and subsequent detachment is also simple, meaning productivity can be improved. Also, a method of producing a thin wafer that uses the temporary adhesive. The temporary adhesive composition comprises: (A) an organopolysiloxane comprising: (I) 40 to 99 mol % of siloxane units represented by R1SiO3/2 (T units), (II) 0 to 49 mol % of siloxane units represented by R2R3SiO2/2 units (D units) and (III) 1 to 25 mol % of siloxane units represented by R4R5R6SiO1/2 units (M units) (wherein each of R1 to R6 represents an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms), and having a weight-average molecular weight exceeding 2,000, and (B) an organic solvent having a boiling point of not more than 220° C.

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: A tire tread rubber composition includes: 100 parts by mass of diene rubber; 60 to 110 parts by mass of specific silica; and a mixture of a fatty acid metal salt (excluding zinc salt) and a fatty acid ester in which a mass ratio to the specific silica is 2 to 8 mass %, in which the diene rubber contains not less than 40 parts by mass of solution-polymerization SBR, the solution-polymerization SBR includes a weight-average molecular weight of 900,000 to 1,500,000 and a styrene content of 35 to 45%, and the specific silica satisfies the following conditions of (1) to (4): (1) N2SA is 194 to 225 m2/g; (2) a CTAB specific surface area is 170 to 210 m2/g; (3) a ratio of the N2SA/the CTAB specific surface area is 0.9 to 1.4; and (4) a DBP absorption is not less than 190 ml/100 g.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising an acetoacyl-functional polymer, an organic solvent, and a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Use of a composition consisting essentially of a mixture of aliphatic esters as a slip agent in a polyester polymer, said composition comprising at least two esters selected from the group comprising: Myristyl myristate, Myristyl palmitate, palmityl myristate, palmityl palmitate, palmityl stearate, stearyl myristate, stearyl palmitate, stearyl stearate, stearyl arachidate and stearyl behenate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transparent color coating composition containing nano-sized dispersed pigments, to a coated substrate, and to a method for preparing the same. When used in coating glass, the transparent color coating composition expresses a variety of colors, maintains continuous color transparency, gives sun protection to glass, and has superior adhesion, solvent resistance, and sun protection properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dispersion comprising wax particles dispersed with a polymeric dispersant in a water immiscible solvent, wherein the dispersant comprises a wax-compatible polyolefin segment and a polyester compatible oleophilic polar segment. The invention is further directed towards a method of manufacturing such a wax dispersion, and towards methods of manufacturing wax-containing polymer particles by limited coalescence processes employing such a wax dispersion. In particular embodiments, the invention is directed towards chemically prepared toner derived from wax dispersions of the invention that shows improved toner performance.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a masterbatch comprising a nucleating organic compound which, on changing to the solid phase, forms crystals and which in its melt phase is soluble in the molten polyethylene and polyethylene. The ingredients of this masterbatch are applied as a nucleating agent masterbatch during the production of polyethylene foam.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a resin composition which is particularly excellent in impact resistance, tensile elongation characteristics, heat resistance, surface properties, moldability and the like accompanied by less time dependent alteration of these properties and which is produced by mixing a certain plasticizer with a biodegradable polymer of plant origin, and to provide a molded product of the composition. The present invention can provide a resin composition comprising a biodegradable 3-hydroxyalkanoate copolymer (A) and a plasticizer (B), wherein: the biodegradable 3-hydroxyalkanoate copolymer (A) has a recurring unit represented by the structure formula (1): [—CHR—CH2—CO—O—] (wherein, R represents an alkyl group represented by CnH2n+1; and n is an integer of 1 to 15); the plasticizer (B) is based upon a polyglycerol acetic acid ester having an acetylation degree of no less than 50% ester.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a process for producing a low VOC (volatile organic content) coating composition. The present disclosure is particularly directed to a process for producing a low VOC (volatile organic content) coating composition by mixing a water based crosslinking component and an organic solvent based crosslinkable component. The present disclosure is further directed to a low VOC coating composition produced by the process.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to polyolefin materials, in particular fibers, and/or filaments, and/or nonwovens, and/or nonwoven products made from at least one polyolefin and a melt additive containing a fatty acid ester, wherein a subsequent activation of the fatty acid ester contained in the melt additive occurs on the surface of the polyolefin materials by applying a formulation, which contains a silicone compound and a quaternary ammonium compound.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-benzene adhesive and a manufacturing process thereof. The process includes: mixing a mixed solvent including 50 wt % of methylcyclohexane (MCH), 30 wt % of n-propyl acetate (NPAC) and 20 wt % of methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) with a first natural rubber, then mixing the mixture with a monomer under a heating condition; adding a thermal initiator to carry out a thermal polymerization reaction; stopping the thermal polymerization reaction with a terminator; adding a vulcanization accelerator after cooling down to produce a liquid semi-finished product; subsequently firstly mixing the semi-finished product with the MCH and the NPAC, then adding a second natural rubber; and continuously and successively adding the NPAC while maintaining a stirring and flowing state, so as to produce an industrial non-benzene adhesive including no benzene components for applying in pasting different kinds of shoes, without compromising the stickiness of the adhesive.

Abstract: Multistage polymers predominantly stabilized by nonionic emulsifiers and derived from hard and soft monomer compositions containing vinyl esters, of which at least one monomer composition must contain an unsaturated compromisable organosilicon compound, are described. The plastic dispersions can be used as binders in emulsion paints and finishes and impart to these excellent scrub resistance in addition to good blocking resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer dispersions comprising A) at least one dispersed polyolefin, B) at least one dispersion component, C) mineral oil and D) at least one glyceryl ester derived from an unsaturated carboxylic acid having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms. The inventive polymer dispersions are notable for very good low-temperature performance. In addition, the polymer dispersions can be prepared in a particularly energy-saving manner. The present invention further relates to processes for the preparation of and to the use of these polymer dispersions.

Abstract: A silicon solar cell is formed with an N-type silicon layer on a P-type silicon semiconductor substrate. An antireflective and passivation layer is deposited on the N-type silicon layer, and then an aluminum ink composition is printed on the back of the silicon wafer to form the back contact electrode. The back contact electrode is sintered to produce an ohmic contact between the electrode and the P-type silicon layer. The aluminum ink composition may include aluminum powders, a vehicle, an inorganic polymer, and a dispersant. Other electrodes on the solar cell can be produced in a similar manner with the aluminum ink composition.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition is disclosed comprising about 100 parts by weight of component (A) and about 20 to about 100 parts by weight of component (B). Component (A) is a polypropylene resin comprising about 60 to about 90% by weight of component (i) and about 40 to about 10% by weight of component (ii). Component (i) is a propylene homopolymer or copolymer of propylene and at least one monomer group consisting of ethylene and an ?-olefin having 4 or more carbon atoms. Component (ii) is an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer comprising about 20 to about 50% by weight ethylene units. Component (B) is an ethylene-?-olefin elastomer comprising about 60 to about 85% by weight ethylene units and about 40 to about 15% by weight of ?-olefin units. Component (B) has a Mooney stress relaxation area of from 180 to 300.

Abstract: A resin composition which provides a molded article capable of effectively blocking off heat rays from sunlight and having excellent transparency, color and moist heat resistance and a molded article thereof. The resin composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (component A), (B) 0.0001 to 0.05 part by weight of coated hexaboride particles, each composed of a hexaboride particle of at least one element selected from the group consisting of Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Sr and Ca and a coating layer (component B), and (C) 0.0001 to 0.05 part by weight of nitride particles (component C).

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: Disclosed in this specification is a method and composition for producing a coating of a poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) resin from an acetone-based solution. The solution includes a coating facilitator with terpineol and/or tertbutyl acetate. The coating facilitator also includes a second compound with a boiling point of at least 100° C. that acts to promote the solubility of the PVC resin. Also disclosed is an acetone-based solvent system that includes an additive selected from a terpene, diacetone alcohol and t-butyl acetate.