Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions comprising polyacrylonitriles that contain greater than 90% acrylonitrile as monomer, or copolymers of such polyacrylonitriles with an olefinic unsaturated co-monomer, can be formed by the use of certain compatibilizers and/or thermal stabilizers. Other thermoplastic compositions comprising the high nitrile polyacrylonitriles can be obtained by melt blending the polyacrylonitriles with certain aromatic engineering thermoplastic polymers in the presence of compatibilizers and thermal stabilizers. All of the foregoing high nitrile compositions have been found to possess good optical and gas barrier properties, and good stress crack resistance.

Abstract: A resin solution usable for forming a protection layer, including an organic solvent and a resol resin. The resin solution may further include any combination of a cross-linking agene or agent(s), a photo active compound (PAC) or compounds(s), and/or development accelerator or accelerator(s) a method forming a cured resin layer, including applying a resin solution, including a resol resin, directly or indirectly on a substrate and hard baking the resin solution to form the cured resin layer. The resin solution may include a resol resin and/or a novolac resin.

Abstract: A method for producing an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resin composition, wherein an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resin is contacted with an aqueous solution containing both carbon dioxide gas and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal salt (A) and a boron compound (B). The present invention can provide an environmentally friendly method for producing an EVOH resin composition, the method releasing no carboxylic acid such as acetic acid to the ambient atmosphere. In addition, the invention can provide an EVOH resin composition which emits less smell and is superior also in long-run workability.

Abstract: Stable water-borne polymer compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise a water-borne polymer, a metal cross-linking agent and a stabilizing agent comprising from 2 to 10 carbon atoms and at least two functional groups independently selected from hydroxy and carboxy. The stabilizing agent is present a 1.4 mole percent or more of the amount of metal cross-linking agent. Inventive compositions are particularly suitable for use in water-based inks and coatings. Methods of making and using the coating compositions are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel binder and slurry formulations used to form molds for casting metal alloys and, more particularly, reactive metal alloys. The shell molds lead to more uniform castings which exhibit limited alpha case as compared to other currently available shell mold systems.

Abstract: A fire-resistant copolyestercarbonate composition is provided comprising a salt-based flame retardant; and a copolyestercarbonate comprising a polycarbonate unit and a polyester unit, the polyester unit derived from the reaction of isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, and resorcinol, the copolyestercarbonate containing from about 10 mole percent to 99.9 mole percent of the polyester unit. The composition also has improved scratch resistance and may be transparent.

Abstract: A solid coupling material for conducting ultrasound from an ultrasound source to a surface, wherein the material maximises contact with the surface and the ultrasound source such that there are minimal or no air gaps in the interface between the surface and the material and in the interface between the ultrasound source and the material.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprises at least a binder polymer and a water-soluble plasticizer. The binder polymer may be present in a range of about 10% to about 60% by weight of the adhesive composition, and the plasticizer may be present in the range of about 5% to about 85% by weight of the adhesive composition, such as in the range of about 40% to about 80% by weight. In some aspects, the adhesive also comprises less than 10% by weight highly-volatile component, such as about 0% to about 5% by weight. The adhesive composition can be utilized in a variety of articles, including personal care articles, health/medical articles, and household/industrial articles.

Abstract: Polycrystalline materials containing crystallies of precursors to electrically conductive polymers and electrically conductive polymers are described which have an adjustable high degree of crystallinity. The intersticial regions between the crystallites contains amorphous material containing precursors to electrically conductive polymers and/or electrically conductive polymers. The degree of crystallinity is achieved by preparing the materials under conditions which provide a high degree of mobility to the polymer molecules permitting them to associate with one another to form a crystalline state. This is preferable achieved by including additives, such as plasticizers and diluents, to the solution from which the polycrystalline material is formed. The morphology of the polycrystalline material is adjustable to modify the properties of the material such as the degree of crystallinity, crystal grain size, glass transition temperature, thermal coefficient of expansion and degree of electrical conductivity.

Abstract: This invention relates to high density polyethylene blown films having good barrier properties and improved processing characteristics. The method incorporates the use of peroxide which results in improved bubble stability without sacrifice in barrier properties. The polyethylenes have a density greater than about 0.950 g/cc, are relatively narrow in molecular weight distribution MWD (in the range of from about 2.0 to about 6.5), and are of medium molecular weight. In an embodiment, the films also have a rheological breadth parameter, a, that has been reduced by at least about 5%, but not more than 45%, by addition of a peroxide to the polyethylene. The addition of peroxide improves processability without sacrificing strength and barrier properties such as oxygen transmission rate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photosensitive dispersion with adjustable viscosity for metal deposition on an insulating substrate, which combines the following: a pigment providing oxidation-reduction properties under light irradiation, a metallic salt, a complex-forming agent for the metallic salt, a liquid film-forming polymer formulation, a basic compound, an organic solvent and water. The invention also relates to the use of said dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dispersants such as superplasticizers for hydratable cementitious compositions, and more particularly to methods for achieving variable degrees of longer slump life in concrete and mortar without loss of stability. This is achieved by using two admixture systems. The first admixture composition has multi-components for achieving initial-slump-enhancement, later-slump-retention, and limiting initial slump. The second admixture composition has the later-slump-enhancing component. Alternatively, conventional water reducers or superplasticizers can be employed initially, followed by the later-slump-enhancing admixture composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a UV stabilized transparent acrylic composition. More specifically the acrylic composition is stabilized with a carboxylic acid compound, which prevents or delays deterioration of the acrylic composition from high intensity UV radiation. The carboxylic acid compound is preferably an alpha hydroxylcarboxylic acid compound. The delay or prevention of deterioration results in the transmission of more UV radiation through the acrylic composition for longer periods of time. The composition is especially useful for tanning and other applications requiring transmission of high levels of UV radiation and resistance to discoloration. It is also useful in optical cable, LCD displays, acrylic storage media, and in HID devices.

Abstract: A composition comprising a silicone having at least one polyether functionality and at least one amino functionality, and an alkyl ether carboxylate of the general formula: R7O(C2H4O)t(CH(CH3)CH2O)qLkCOOA wherein R7 is a monovalent hydrocarbon moiety of comprising about four to about 22 carbon atoms, t is 0 to about 20, q is 0 to about 10, L is a divalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to about 6 carbon atoms and k is 0 or 1, provided that the sum of t and q is greater than or equal to 1. There is also provided a method for treating a textile using the above composition, which method results in decreased silicone oil spotting, especially at elevated temperatures and pH.

Abstract: Methods for imparting softness to polyolefin-containing articles are described wherein the methods comprise: (a) providing at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compounds of the general formula (I) and compounds of the general formula (II): A-B-C-B-A??(I) A-B-Acyl??(II) wherein each A independently represents a R—C(O)O— group wherein R represents an alkyl group having from 7 to 21 carbon atoms; each B independently represents a —(CnH2nO)k— group wherein n represents a number of from 2 to 4 and k represents a number of from 1 to 15; and C represents an alkylene group having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms; (b) combining the at least one compound and a polyolefin-containing material to form a mixture; and (c) subjecting the mixture to further processing to form an article.

Abstract: A stabilized thermoplastic resin composition is disclosed which comprises structural units derived at least one substituted or unsubstituted polycarbonate, at least one substituted or unsubstituted polyester and a combination of at least two quenchers, wherein said quencher is selected from a group consisting of phosphorus compound, carboxylic acid, derivates of carboxylic acids, epoxy functional polymers and boron compound. Also disclosed is a stabilized thermoplastic resin composition comprising: structural units derived at least one substituted or unsubstituted polycarbonate, at least one substituted or unsubstituted polyester, an epoxy functional polymers and a combination of at least one quenchers, wherein said quencher is selected from a group consisting of phosphorus compounds, carboxylic acid compounds, polyols, and boron compounds. In addition the composition disclosed possess good optical properties, thermal properties and stability.

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprises an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) mixed with a processing oil and a lubricant selected from the group consisting of fatty acid esters, ethoxylated fatty acid esters, glycol esters, PEG esters, glycerol esters, ethoxylated esters, sorbitol esters, ethoxylated sorbitol esters, aromatic ethoxylates, alcohol ethoxylates, mercaptan ethoxylates, modified ethoxylates, amide surfactants, phosphate esters, phosphonate esters, phosphite esters, alkyl sulfates, fatty acid ethers, alkyl ether sulfates, alkylaryl ether sulfates, sulfonates, naphthalene sulfonates, sulfosuccinates, sulfonated esters, sulfonated amides, alkyl ether carboxylates, alkylaryl ether carboxylates, quaternary amines, amino quaternary amines, ethoxylated amines, imidazoline derivatives, betaines, sultaines, aminopropionate, catechol derivatives, saturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids, and combinations thereof. The method for making those articles is also disclosed.

Abstract: A positive type resist composition comprising: (A) a resin having a monocyclic or polycyclic alicyclic hydrocarbon structure, which increases the solubility in an alkali developing solution by the action of an acid; (B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or a radiation; and (C) an alkoxy alcohol as a solvent, wherein an alkoxy group and an alcoholic hydroxyl group are connected to each other via at least three carbons.

Abstract: A coating system for in-situ coating of a surface formed by a plurality of plasterboard sections comprises a dry powder composition which is dispersible in an aqueous applicator medium and provides a very high quality surface finish to which gloss or matt paint may be applied directly without joint photographing or show-through of fasteners. The coating composition may be applied by a spray coating technique or a roller technique. The dry powder composition comprises calcium carbonate and, by weight, relative to calcium carbonate, from 4% to 11% of a polymeric binder, from 0.60% to 1.5% of a thickening agent and from 0.10% to 0.35% of a surfactant.

Abstract: A compound permitting the economic production of packaging containers, which when activated produces concentrated amounts of CO2 gas for extended periods for preservation of perishable products therein, comprises a mixture including a CO2 generating portion incorporated within a polymer matrix. Preferably, the mixture includes citric acid; calcium carbonate, and polyethylene resin. More preferably, the mixture includes a mixture of a carboxylic acid (0.1–40%); a hydrogen carbonate (0.1–40%) and any polyolefin resin. Even more preferably, the mixture includes a mixture including (0.01–40%) Citric Acid; (0.01–40%); and 30–75% polyethylene resin. Most preferably, the mixture includes by weight 12% citric acid; 38% calcium carbonate; and 50% low density polyethylene resin with a melt index of 20 and a density of 0.924 g/cc. Alternatively, the carboxylic acid and hydrogen carbonate components are compounded into separate polymer matrixes, and later combined.

Abstract: The invention relates to hydrophilic additives for synthetic fibres containing polyolefin; said additives are represented by general formula (I): A—B—C—B—A wherein A is a radical R—COO, wherein R represents a saturated, cross-linked or non-cross-linked alkyl radical having 7–21 C atoms, B represents a group (CnH2nO)k, wherein n is a whole number from 2–4 and k can have a value of 1–15, C represents a linear or cross-linked alkylene radical having at least 2 and at the most 6 C atoms and the radical C can be, optionally, interrupted by oxygen atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic moulding materials containing A) 10–98 wt. % of at least one thermoplastic polyester, B) 1–30 wt. % of a flame resistant material combination made of 100 wt. % B), b1) 20 99 wt. % of a flame resistant material containing halogen b2) 1–80 wt. % of an antimonoxide, C) 0.01–5 wt. % of tartaric acid or tartrates or a mixture thereof, D) 0 is 5 wt.-% of at least one stabilisator containing phosphorous, E) 0–70 wt.-% of additional materials, whereby the sum of the wt % of the components A)–E) is 100%.

Abstract: A soft resin pellet is provided comprising at least one liquid (B) having a kinematic viscosity at 25° C. ranging from 0.5 to 100,000 cSt (centistokes) and a surface tension at 25° C. ranging from 10 to 50 dyn/cm, and at least one fine powder (C) of an average particle diameter of not more than 50 ?m, which fine powder adheres to the surface of pellets of at least one soft resin having a tensile modulus determined according to ASTM D-658 not higher than 1600 Mpa.

Abstract: Polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions including hot melt adhesive compositions, biodegradable wax compositions, and protective coating compositions are provided and include a low molecular weight polyhydroxyalkanoate, a terminally-modified polyhydroxyalkanoate, or both. The compositions are biodegradable and environmentally friendly. Methods of protecting an article, such as a food product like cheese, are also provided and include coating or encapsulating the article with a composition containing a low molecular weight polyhydroxyalkanoate, a terminally-modified polyhydroxyalkanoate, or both.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball and to a process for forming a golf ball having at least one layer, where the layer is formed of a polymer blend including a highly neutralized polymer formed from an oxa acid, a thermoplastic resin, and an inorganic metal compound, an organic amine, or a combination thereof, wherein greater than about 70 percent of the acid groups in the polymer blend are neutralized.

Abstract: A resin composition of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer adheres little to dies and ensures good long-run workability and self-purgeability and its shaped articles have good appearance with few voids and show diminished yellowing.

Abstract: A storage stable aqueous dispersion useful in preparing sizing compositions for glass fibers contains a normally solid nucleating agent, a nonionic surfactant, and a base. The nucleating agent is a mixture of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. Also disclosed are the process of making the dispersion, and the use of the sized glass fibers in glass fiber reinforced polyolefin composites having improved mechanical properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength, and notched and unnotched IZOD.

Abstract: The invention relates to preparations, containing (A) 30 to 56 wt.-% aziridino polyethers with a cyclic polyether content lower than 5.0 wt.-%; (B) 30 to 45 wt.-% compounds which effect a softening of the cured dental materials; (C) 10 to 15 wt.-% filler; (D) 4 to 10 wt.-% further active ingredients; with the provisos that the weight ratio between constituents (A) and (C) to the compounds of constituent (B) is 1.2 to 2.1; constituent (B) consists of compounds with molar masses lower than 500 g/mol (B1) and of trisacylesters of glycerol of non-animal origin with molar masses between 500 to 2000 g/mol (B2) as well as of compounds with molar masses greater than 2000 g/mol (B3) and the weight ratio between (B1) and (B3) is 1:0.8 to 1:2.3, as well as their use.

Abstract: Exemplary compositions comprise at least one aldopentonic acid, such as xylonic acid; and further comprise a lignin, a lignosulfonic acid or its salt, an additional sugar acid such as a aldohexonic acid or salt, a conventional admixture (such as a polyacrylate superplasticizer, a corrosion inhibitor, a set retard, a set accelerator, etc.), or a mixture thereof. Exemplary methods for obtaining microbiologically or enzymatically converted sugar acids are also described herein.

Abstract: An oxygen-absorbing composition for use as a component of a plastic packaging material which includes in relatively sufficient proportions iron, acidifier and electrolyte.

Abstract: A CO2 releasing composition that can be incorporated into the packaging for carbonated beverages having a co-continuous interconnecting channel morphology comprising at least three components, (a) wherein component A is selected from the group of polymers that are semicrystalline polymers and amorphous polymers, wherein the amorphous polymers have a shear modulus greater than about 8 MPa; (b) wherein component B is a polymer; (c) wherein components A and B are immiscible within each other and, if components A and B react after mixing, components A and B are immiscible prior to reaction; (d) wherein component C is a particle and a composition that has an ability to release CO2.

Abstract: A golf ball and process for forming a golf ball having at least one layer, where the layer is formed of a polymer blend comprising a thermoplastic component having a flexural modulus of about 60,000 psi or greater and at least one oxa ester, oxa acid, or a combination thereof. The thermoplastic component may be a high acid acid ionomer or a saponified ionomer.

Abstract: The thermal stability of a polymer is improved by blending, before melt processing, (1) a polymer selected from (a) olefin polymers, (b) polymers of vinyl-substituted aromatic compounds, (c) polymers of substituted acrylic esters, and (d) graft copolymers comprising a backbone of a propylene polymer material having a substituted acrylic ester graft polymerized thereto, and (2) about 0.1% to about 5% of at least one unsaturated aliphatic compound having a molecular weight of at least 200 and an iodine number of at least 10, e.g., soybean oil.

Abstract: A lactic acid polyester (III), having a lactic acid unit (I) and a polyester unit (II) at a weight ratio within the range of 10:90 to 90:10, a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 or more, and a glass transition temperature of 60° C. or below, imparts superior impact resistance to polyhydroxy carboxylic acids while maintaining superior flexibility and transparency and with minimal occurrence of bleedout.

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

Abstract: 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: A coating system for in-situ coating of a surface formed by a plurality of plasterboard sections comprises a dry powder composition which is dispersible in an aqueous applicator medium and provides a very high quality surface finish to which gloss or matt paint may be applied directly without joint photographing or show-through of fasteners. The coating composition may be applied by a spray coating technique or a roller technique. The dry powder composition comprises calcium carbonate and, by weight, relative to calcium carbonate, from 4% to 11% of a polymeric binder, from 0.60% to 1.5% of a thickening agent and from 0.10% to 0.35% of a surfactant.

Abstract: To provide a resin material in which various properties such as excellent appearance and rigidity inherent to a polyacetal resin are maintained and to which the antistatic property is given. That is, a branched polyacetal resin composition, comprising 100 parts by weight of a branched polyacetal copolymer (A) having an oxymethylene group as the main repeating unit and having a branching unit represented by the following formula (I), and 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of a compound (B) having a polyalkylene ether unit as the main constituting component and/or 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of an ester (C) of fatty acid with polyhydroxyl alcohol having a hydroxyl group: wherein m and n each is an integer of 0 to 5; the sum of m+n is 1 to 5; and R is a monovalent organic group having a molecular weight of 40 to 1000.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for reducing waste accumulation by using an environmentally degradable disposable material. The disposable material, which includes a hydroxycarboxylic acid-containing polymer, degrades hydrolytically during operative and disposal stages in a controlled manner such that the disposal degradation rate of the material is accelerated relative to the operative degradation rate of the material.

Abstract: A thickener for textile printing which is a polymer dispersion and includes at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of (A) at least one polymer derived from monomers having an ethylenically unsaturated double bond, (B) at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester, (C) at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride, and (D) at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid amide; and a synthetic carrier medium comprised of at least one biodegradable component which may have varying respective biodegradabilities and which is selected from the group consisting of at least one ester which is at least one of an ester of synthetic origin and an ester of natural origin and which is liquid at room temperature and below.

Abstract: A wetness indicating hot melt adhesive composition comprising a pH adjusting component and an indicating agent which is capable of changing color in response to changes in pH. The adhesive composition may comprise 20 to 80% by weight of a sulfonated polyester, 3 to 30% by weight of an acidic plasticizer and 0.05 to 3% by weight of an indicator.

Abstract: Exemplary compositions comprise at least one aldopentonic acid, such as xylonic acid; and further comprise a lignin, a lignosulfonic acid or its salt, an additional sugar acid such as a aldohexonic acid or salt, a conventional admixture (such as a polyacrylate superplasticizer, a corrosion inhibitor, a set retard, a set accelerator, etc.), or a mixture thereof. Exemplary methods for obtaining microbiologically or enzymatically converted sugar acids are also described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of making carbohydrate and polyol esters suitable for use as plasticizers for polymer compositions. The invention also relates to plasticized polymer compositions comprising such carbohydrate and polyol esters. The invention also relates to articles prepared from such plasticized polymer compositions. The invention further relates to methods of using these compositions.

Abstract: Sulfur-vulcanizable elastomeric compounds and pneumatic tire components having improved tensile mechanical and dynamic viscoelastic properties are produced by compounding polymers with silica at a temperature of 165° C. to about 200° C., in the presence of a silica dispersing agent, and a very small amount (e.g., about 0.01% to about 1% by weight, based on the weight of the silica) of a bis(trialkoxysilylorgano) tetrasulfide silica coupling agent.

Abstract: A resin binder composition useful in the manufacture of fiber glass articles is described. The resin binder is formulated to exhibit increased stress tolerance (flexibility) and to enable the manufacture of fiber glass products with less dusting with minimal compromise of physical strength characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball and to a process for forming a golf ball having at least one layer, where the layer is formed of a saponified polymer/oxa acid blend, having from about 65 to about 99 parts of at least one saponified polymer and from about 35 to 1 parts of at least one oxa acid, based on 100 parts by weight of the saponified polymer/oxa acid blend. The layer may be foamed or unfoamed, and may form at least a portion of any of the cover, the core, or a mantle layer situated between the cover and the core.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive made from a liquid catalyst cross-linked with an amino resin. The liquid catalyst has improved flexibility and adhesive properties, which are imparted on the adhesive. It is comprised of a cross-linkable polyvinyl acetate, an acid, and an ammonium salt.

Abstract: The free radical initiated addition polymerisation of ethylenically unsaturated, particularly acrylic monomers in which the dispersed phase is stabilised by a surfactant including at least one anionic surfactant compound of the formula (I): R1—(OA)n—X where R1 is C16 to C22 hydrocarbyl including at least two double bonds; OA is oxyalkylene group; n is from 2 to 60; and X includes at least one acidic H atom, and is particularly a phosphate ester group, or a salt thereof, is described. The use of the surfactants of the formula (I) enable efficient emulsification and thus polymerisation at temperatures above those at which non-ionic unsaturated surfactants are effective. The polymer latex products give polymer films having good water resistance properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for forming a removable coating for an optical substrate. In this form, the composition is an aquesous emulsion having one or more substantially non-polar polymers.

Abstract: Polyamide resin pellets which comprise: 100 parts by weight of a polyamide resin; from 0.01 to 1.0 part by weight of lubricant A, which comprises at least one ester of a higher aliphatic carboxylic acid with a higher alcohol; and from 0.01 to 1.0 part by weight of lubricant B. which comprises at least one higher aliphatic carboxylic acid metal salt, wherein lubricant A is present inside the pellets. Also disclosed are the polyamide resin pellets further comprising lubricant C, which comprises a higher aliphatic carboxylic acid amide.

Abstract: A conveying system comprising an upfeed conveyor for conveying individual stock items upwardly to a press or the like and a generally horizontal infeed conveyor for conveying endwise a stack of items positioned on edge thereon to the upfeed conveyor which has several sections all of which are activated to move the item delivered thereto upwardly and wherein the lower sections are periodically stopped and the uppermost section is freely adapted to move to facilitate withdrawal of the item in transit from the upfeed conveyor, the infeed conveyor being vertically adjustable and tiltable with respect to the upfeed conveyor for handling different sized stock items, and wherein conveyors are so juxtaposed that the item in transit on the upfeed conveyor shields the upper portion of the next item from engaging movable section until the item in transit is completely withdrawn from the upfeed conveyor and wherein a retard is provided with an items gauge shield to insure single item feeding.