Abstract: A plant-based functional polypropylene spunbond non-woven fabric and a preparation method of the plant-based functional polypropylene spunbond non-woven fabric are provided. The plant-based functional polypropylene spunbond non-woven fabric contains a plant herb water-soluble extract in a weight percentage range of approximately 0.2%-1.5%. The plant-based functional polypropylene spunbond non-woven fabric has moisture regain in a range of approximately 0.2%-3%, a longitudinal breaking strength of approximately ?18.5 N/5 cm, a transverse breaking strength of approximately ?9.5 N/5 cm, a thickness in a range of approximately 0.2 mm-0.5 mm, a weight per unit area in a range of approximately 20 g/m2-40 g/m2, and a fiber diameter in a range of approximately 10 ?m-30 ?m.

Abstract: A latex formulation for preparing an accelerator-free nitrile rubber article comprising a mixture of at least one base polymer, a crosslinker, and a pH adjuster, wherein the crosslinker is an admixture of metal-based compound, wherein the metal-based compound is a trivalent metal-based compound, polyethylene glycol or derivatives of polyethylene glycol, wherein the polyethylene glycol or derivatives of polyethylene glycol have molecular weight ranging in between 200 Da to 20 000 Da, hydroxide salts, wherein the hydroxide salt is selected from the group consisting of potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide or mixtures thereof, and water, where the latex formulation includes polyethylene oxide, wherein the polyethylene oxide having molecular weight ranging in between 20 kDa to 1000 kDa.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous polymer compositions containing one or more, or, preferably, two or more markers selected from a C1-C12 alkyl phenyl ether having a formula Ph(R2)m(OR1)n, wherein Ph is an aromatic ring containing group having from six to nine carbon atoms, R1 is a C1-C12 alkyl group, R2 is a C1-C12 alkyl group, m is an integer of from 0 to 5, n is an integer of from 1 to 3, and (m+n) is an integer of from 1 to 6. The markers are readily detectable, such as by mass spectroscopy, upon solvent extraction and separation from the aqueous polymer compositions, or from dried or cured coatings, film or layers thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous coating composition comprising a film-forming first polymer and a second polymer for improving the open time, the wet edge time, adhesion and/or hardness of the resulting coating. The invention further relates to said novel second polymer, its use in coating compositions for improving the open time and coalescence. The water soluble second polymer is an addition polymer comprising 25-95 wt % specific non-ionic hydrophilic monomers A and 5-75 wt % of hydrophobic monomers B which second polymer is sparingly water soluble and a solution of only said second polymer in water has a substantially Newtonian flow behavior in a wide solid contents range.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel tri-substituted aromatic-alkoxylated surface active compounds. Also provided is a method of preparing an aqueous coating composition such as a latex paint including the above components.

Abstract: A blend comprising from 1 to 99 weight percent one or more polypropylene glycols wherein each polypropylene glycol has a weight average molecular weight of greater than or equal to 1000 grams/mole and from 1 to 99 weight percent one or more dipropylene glycol phenyl ethers and/or diethylene glycol phenyl ethers wherein the blend has a viscosity (ASTM D445, @ 25° C.) of less than or equal to 400 cSt and viscosity (ASTM D445, @ 40° C.) of less than or equal to 200 cSt, is provided. Processes using the blend in mining applications are also provided.

Abstract: Certain polyphenylene oligomers having good solvent strip resistance, low coefficient of thermal expansion and good adhesion to a variety of surfaces are useful as thin-film dielectric materials in electronics applications.

Abstract: A surfactant composition selected from the group consisting of: ArO—(CH2CH[CH2CH3]O)1-10(CH2CH2O)5-50H, isomers, aromatic ring substituted analogs, and mixtures thereof; and an aqueous coating composition including an aqueous polymeric dispersion, and certain other compositions, including the surfactant composition are provided. Also provided are a method for forming a coating and a method for improving the freeze/thaw stability of an aqueous composition including an aqueous polymeric dispersion.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing an aqueous modified polyolefin dispersion composition that is industrially excellent, the method comprising the steps of preparing an aqueous modified polyolefin dispersion that does not contain a surfactant, and then mixing a specific surfactant, whereby foaming can be suppressed during the removal of the organic solvent, and the processing time can be significantly reduced. The method for producing an aqueous modified polyolefin dispersion composition comprises the steps (1) and (2): (1) step 1 of obtaining an aqueous modified polyolefin dispersion using a modified polyolefin, an organic solvent, a base compound, and water as starting materials; and (2) step 2 of mixing a surfactant with the aqueous modified polyolefin dispersion in an amount of 0.1 to 10 wt. % based on the weight of the modified polyolefin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel diamine compound, wherein two substituents R and R? are introduced asymmetrically, and a polymer thereof. The polymer may have excellent solubility in the organic solvent and allows for easy processibility after imidization, thus giving proper film maintaining superior properties, such as thermal, mechanical, and optical properties for applications in electrical, electronic, or optical materials.

Abstract: Methods are provided to form adhesive materials that are used to temporarily bond handler wafers to device wafers, and which enable mid-wavelength infrared laser ablation release techniques to release handler wafers from device wafers.

Abstract: Various processes and methods are disclosed for incorporating polyvinyl alcohol additives into products. In one embodiment, polyvinyl alcohol particles are dissolved in a solvent without the use of external heat to form a polyvinyl alcohol solution for incorporation into a product. In an alternative embodiment, polyvinyl alcohol particles are directly incorporated into a starch-based adhesive composition. Through the processes of the present disclosure, solid polyvinyl alcohol particles can be delivered directly to a manufacturing facility where the product that incorporates the polyvinyl alcohol additive is being made or formulated. In this manner, since the polyvinyl alcohol particles are not predissolved, the costs associated with shipping and transporting the polyvinyl alcohol product are greatly reduced.

Abstract: A solvent free method for making an ethylene propylene diene terpolymer latex by blending water with 1 weight percent to 50 weight percent surfactant; blending solvent free ethylene propylene diene terpolymer with the water and surfactant at a low pressure to form a terpolymer mixture; high shear mixing the terpolymer mixture at 0.5 atm to 1.5 atm for 5 minutes to 24 hours at a temperature from 20 degrees Celsius to 100 degrees Celsius to form a solvent free ethylene propylene diene terpolymer latex formation, wherein the solvent free ethylene propylene diene terpolymer latex formation has a viscosity from 1 centipoise to 2000 centipoise; a density from 0.8 to 1.1; and a shelf life of from 7 days to 365 days without separating or stratifying.

Abstract: Solvent-based inkjet ink formulations including an organic solvent, a resin, a surfactant, and a colorant are provided. The inks have many desirable attributes such as extended decap time.

Abstract: A resin for making abrasion and scratch resistant UV blocking glass coating. The resin can include an inorganic polysiloxane polymer matrix formed from water-based colloidal silica and tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS). The resin also can include a bi-functional silanol coupling agent coupled to the inorganic polysiloxane polymer matrix. The resin further can include a UV absorber conjugated to the bi-functional silanol coupling agent. The resin also can include a solvent that is compatible with the colloidal silica, TEOS, bi-functional silanol agent, and UV absorber.

Abstract: A silicone emulsion composition is provided comprising organopolysiloxane, organohydrogenpolysiloxane, surfactant, and water. Two organopolysiloxanes of different type are blended, whereby a cured silicone coating is improved to be fully adherent to plastic film and lightly peelable from pressure-sensitive adhesive. By limiting the SiH content of organohydrogenpolysiloxane, the composition is improved in shelf stability. A specific surfactant is used to control the size of emulsion particles so as to improve wettability to plastic film.

Abstract: Disclosed are aspects of board finishing systems. For example, in various aspects, disclosed are joint compound compositions, wall assemblies, methods of treating walls, and products related to any of the foregoing, including reinforcement trim, e.g., for protecting corners where boards meet, fasteners, and tape. The joint compound preferably is a drying type composition with reduced shrinkage property, and includes binder and hollow spheres, resulting in an ultra lightweight formulation in some embodiments. The joint compound composition can be applied in a one-coat treatment in preferred embodiments. Other aspects of board finishing system accommodate such a one-coat treatment to thusly allow a user to manipulate the compound closer to the plane of board as compared with conventional formulations. Joint tape and reinforcement trim can include non-swelling synthetic paper facing material in some embodiments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copolyester from between 30 and 50 mol % of a first monomer being an isohexide; between 40 and 60 mol % of a second monomer being an aromatic dicarboxylic acid or a cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid; and between 1 and 20 mol % of a third monomer being an aliphatic diol, the copolyester having an acid number of between 10 and 50. The invention also relates to a process for preparing such copolyesters, a latex composition comprising such a copolyester, a method for preparing such a latex composition and the use of a particular latex as an (ink-jet) ink.

Abstract: Provided are a composition for printing for use in a printing method which uses a silicon-based blanket, including: 1) a binder resin, 2) a low-boiling point solvent having a boiling point of 100° C. or less, and 3) a high-boiling point solvent having a boiling point of 180° C. or more, wherein the high-boiling solvent has a difference in solubility parameter with the binder resin of 3 (cal·cm)1/2 or less, a difference in solubility parameter with the silicon-based blanket of 4 (cal·cm)1/2 or more, and a swelling parameter for the silicon-based blanket of 2 or less, and a printing method using the same.

Abstract: An aqueous coating material is provided. The aqueous coating material includes an aqueous acrylic resin having OH group, an aqueous hardener agent having NCO group, a color paste, a functional auxiliary agent, a film-formation auxiliary agent, and a diluent. A percent by weight of the aqueous acrylic resin having the OH group is 40-65 wt %. A percent by weight of the aqueous hardener agent having the NCO group is 10-18 wt %. A percent by weight of the color paste is 6-15 wt %. A percent by weight of the functional auxiliary agent is 0.5-3 wt %. A percent by weight of the film-formation auxiliary agent is 8-20 wt %. A percent by weight of the diluent is 10.5-35 wt %. An equivalent ratio of the NCO group to the OH group ranges from 0.95 to 1.6.

Abstract: A latex marking ink suitable for marking rubber articles has been developed. The ink comprises vulcanizable rubber latex, pigment, vulcanizing agent, and non-ionic stabilizer dispersed in water. Shear stability is dramatically and unexpectedly increased by the presence of the non-ionic stabilizer even though viscosity also increases.

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 are latex polymers and an aqueous coating compositions having excellent freeze-thaw stability, open time, stain resistance, low temperature film formation, foam resistance, block resistance, adhesion, water sensitivity and a low-VOC content. The latex polymers and aqueous coating compositions include at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer copolymerized or blended with an alkoxylated compound, for example an alkoxylated tristyrylphenol or an alkoxylated tributylphenol. Also provided is an aqueous coating composition including at least one latex polymer, at least one pigment, water and at least one freeze-thaw additive.

Abstract: A surfactant composition selected from the group consisting of: ArO—(CH2CH[CH2CH3]O)1-10(CH2CH2O)5-50H, isomers, aromatic ring substituted analogues, and mixtures thereof; and an aqueous coating composition including an aqueous polymeric dispersion, and certain other compositions, including the surfactant composition are provided. Also provided are a method for forming a coating and a method for improving the freeze/thaw stability of an aqueous composition including an aqueous polymeric dispersion.

Abstract: An etch-resistant composition is provided. The etch-resistant composition comprises a polymer and a first organic solvent. The polymer is prepared by copolymerizing a polymerization unit comprising styrene-based monomer(s) and acrylate-based monomer(s), and has a weight average molecular weight of at least about 35,000. Based on the total weight of the etch-resistant composition, the amount of the polymer is about 20.0 to about 60.0 wt % and the amount of the solvent is about 40.0 to about 80.0 wt %. The etch-resistant composition can be used for preparing a selective emitter of a solar cell.

Abstract: A ball point pen ink composition having viscosity of at least 500 cps at 25° C. comprising 5-25% of slow evaporating organic solvent, 20-55% fast evaporating solvent, 16 to 36% of resin, 0.1 to 2% of structural viscosity imparting agent, 0.05 to 1% of polyvinyl pyrrolidone, 0.1 to 25% of lubricant, 3-25% of colorant, and 0.01 to 3% of amines/polyamines and/or 0.1 to 20% diols or polyols as associative thickening agents/additives; amines and/or diols or polyols capable of forming temporary bridging between silica particles at the same time forming associative coupling between amines itself and diols or polyol itself to obtain the ink composition having ultra low viscosity of about at least 500 cps and yet preventing leakage. The ink composition prevents leakage, bobbling and other defects associated with the prior art and at the same time gives pleasure while writing. The pen comprising, the above ink, is manufactured by the process of the invention.

Abstract: An offset printing blanket cleaning liquid includes: a solvent having a dipole moment of about 1.7 or more but less than about 4.1 and having a ? covalent bond in a molecular skeleton thereof. Moreover, an ink composition includes: an organic material; and a solvent having a dipole moment of about 1.3 to about 3.0 both inclusive and having a ? covalent bond in a molecular skeleton thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are sulfur-containing polymers containing copolymerizable adhesion promoters and compositions including sealant compositions useful in aerospace applications comprising sulfur-containing polymers containing copolymerizable adhesion promoters. In particular, polythioethers and polysulfides incorporating copolymerizable adhesion promoters are disclosed.

Abstract: A pattern is printed by forming a photoresist layer on a wafer, forming a protective film thereon, exposure, and development. The protective film is formed from a composition comprising a copolymer of hydroxystyrene with acenaphthylene and/or vinylnaphthalene and a mixture of an alcohol solvent and an ether or aromatic solvent.

Abstract: To provide a composition for a wire coating member containing a non-crosslinked material at a low cost, which has superior flame retardancy, and is excellent in heat resistance, wear resistance and flexibility, and to provide an insulated wire and a wiring harness containing the composition. The composition contains (A) polypropylene, (B) a polyolefin elastomer, (C) a bromine flame retardant, (D) an antimony trioxide, (E) magnesium hydroxide, either one of (F) (F1) a zinc sulfide and (F2) a zinc oxide and (F3) mercaptobenzimidazole, and (G) a hindered phenolic antioxidant. The insulated wire includes a conductor and an insulation coat made from the composition, wherein the insulation coat has a thickness of 0.5 mm or less, and the insulated wire has an external diameter of 4 mm or less. The wiring harness includes the insulated wire.

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: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass polymer compositions that are useful in the assembly of microelectronic components onto a variety of substrate materials. Such polymer compositions providing for both holding the microelectronic components at desired positions on a substrate, providing fluxing for the solder bonding of such components to the substrate and remaining in place as an underfill for such components.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a high-solid, solvent-free alkyd dispersion, and a continuous process for producing the same. The aqueous alkyd dispersion, according to the present invention comprises (a) from 40 to 70 percent by weight of one or more alkyds based on the total weight of the dispersion, wherein each one or more alkyds has an acid value of less than 20 and a molecular weight (Mn) in the range of greater than 1000 Dalton; (b) from less than 10 percent by weight of one or more surfactants, based on the total weight of the dispersion; and (c) from 30 to 55 percent by weight of water, based on the total weight of the dispersion; and the dispersion has an average particle size diameter in the range of 0.05 to 5 ?m.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a composition comprising a) an organic material which is susceptible to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation, and b) at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1; especially wherein at least one of the radicals R2, R3 or R4 is —CH2—CH(CH3)—S(O)p—R12, —CH2—CH2—CH2—S(O)p—R12, —CH2—CH(R11)—CH2—R12 or —CH2—CH?CH—R12, R11 is hydrogen or halogen, R12 is a monovalent perfluorinated alkyl or alkenyl, linear or branched organic radical having four to twenty fully fluorinated carbon atoms; or —CH2CH2(CF2)mCF3, m is 3 to 12, and p is 0, 1 or 2. The compounds of the formula I are useful as reducers of surface energy for organic materials, for example synthetic polymer.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) composition comprising an aqueous dispersion solution containing an aqueous solvent and a PSA constituent dispersed in the aqueous solvent is provided. The PSA constituent contains an acrylic polymer and a tackifier L having a viscosity of 2000 Pa·s or lower at 30° C. In addition, the PSA constituent contains a surfactant S containing in the molecular structure an aryloxy group serving as a hydrophobic group and an anionic or non-ionic hydrophilic group. Here, the aryloxy group is a phenyloxy group having at least one substituent having an aromatic ring. Such a PSA composition has excellent dispersion stability, as well as rough-surface adhesion property and water-resistance of the PSA sheet formed from the composition.

Abstract: To provide a resist pattern improving material, containing: a compound represented by the following general formula (1), or a compound represented by the following general formula (2), or both thereof; and water: where R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom, or a C1-C3 alkyl group; m is an integer of 1 to 3; and n is an integer of 3 to 30, where p is an integer of 8 to 20; q is an integer of 3 to 30; and r is an integer of 1 to 8.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition containing a fluorine-containing urethane compound (A) and a fluorine-containing polymer (B) having a repeating unit derived from a fluorine-containing monomer represented by the following formula (I): CH2?C(—X)—C(?O)-A-Rf??(I) (wherein X represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, an iodine atom, a CFX1X2 group (wherein X1 and X2 respectively represent a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom), a cyano group, a straight or branched chain fluoroalkyl group having 1-20 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group; A represents a divalent group; and Rf represents a straight or branched chain perfluoroalkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms).

Abstract: A non-stick coating composition comprising a waterborne phenoxy resin, a crosslinker, a silicone compound, and a Fluoropolymer. An article, such as aluminum, may be coated with the composition. The composition may be multi-layers, but only the layers other than the first layer includes the silicone compound. The invention includes the method for applying the coating or coatings.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a process to produce a moisture-curable polyurethane binder composition comprising: providing a first mixture comprising an isocyanate-containing species and a polyol component, wherein the polyol component is a polyfunctional polyol and the isocyanate-containing species is a difunctional or polyfunctional isocyanate and wherein the isocyanate-containing species and the polyfunctional polyol are reacted to form an isocyanate-functionalized species; adding a non-ionic surfactant to the first mixture; and adding water to the first mixture to form an emulsion, wherein the moisture-curable polyurethane binder composition contains about 3% to about 25% residual isocyanate functionality.

Abstract: A coalescent composition including from 20 to 80% by weight, based on the weight of the coalescent composition, ethylene glycol phenyl ether and from 80% to 20% by weight, based on the weight of the coalescent composition, diethylene glycol phenyl ether and a coalescent composition including from 20 to 80% by weight, based on the weight of the coalescent composition, propylene glycol phenyl ether and from 80% to 20% by weight, based on the weight of the coalescent composition, dipropylene glycol phenyl ether are provided. An aqueous coating composition including the coalescent composition and a method for providing a coating are also provided.

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: The invention relates to architectural elements possessing at least two components bonded together employing a silicone rubber composition possessing rapid development of strength and deep-section cure, which is useful for application as a bedding sealant in the manufacture of such architectural elements as window assemblies, door assemblies, structural glazing, curtainwall applications, and the like.

Abstract: A latex marking ink suitable for marking rubber articles has been developed. The ink comprises vulcanizable rubber latex, pigment, vulcanizing agent, and non-ionic stabilizer dispersed in water. Shear stability is dramatically and unexpectedly increased by the presence of the non-ionic stabilizer even though viscosity also increases.

Abstract: To provide a composition comprising a fluorocopolymer such as an ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer which can be produced at a relatively low temperature, and its production process. A fluorocopolymer composition which comprises a fluorocopolymer such as an ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer and a fluorinated aromatic compound having a melting point of at most 230° C. and having a fluorine content in the compound of from 5 to 75 mass %, and is in a solution state 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 a solvent containing the fluorinated aromatic compound at a temperature of at most the melting point of the fluorocopolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are latex polymers and an aqueous coating compositions having excellent freeze-thaw stability, open time, stain resistance, low temperature film formation, foam resistance, block resistance, adhesion, water sensitivity and a low-VOC content. The latex polymers and aqueous coating compositions include at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer copolymerized or blended with an alkoxylated compound, for example an alkoxylated tristyrylphenol or an alkoxylated tributylphenol. Also provided is an aqueous coating composition including at least one latex polymer, at least one pigment, water and at least one freeze-thaw additive. Typically, the freeze-thaw additive in an amount greater than about 1.3% by weight of the polymer, typically in an amount greater than about 2% by weight of the polymer, in an amount greater than about 4% by weight of the polymer, in an amount greater than about 7.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating liquid which is excellent in stabilities and capable of being stably ejected by an ejection equipment and suppressing variation in film thickness inside a film or between films, in application for various uses, a film production method, a production method of a functional device, and a functional device, using the coating liquid. The present invention is a coating liquid comprising a mixed solvent and a functional material, wherein the mixed solvent comprises a first solvent constituted by a compound having two or more aromatic rings such as diphenyl sulfide, diphenylmethane, diphenyl ether, and a symmetric structure and another solvent constituted by a compound having an aromatic ring such as xylene, and a proportion by volume of the another solvent is 90% or less in the mixed solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic polymer composition with enhanced gas barrier properties comprising a thermoplastic polymer, an antiplasticizer and a chain extender. Suitable antiplasticizers and suitable chain extenders are disclosed herein. Other embodiments of the present invention include a method to produce such a thermoplastic composition, an article comprising such a thermoplastic composition, and a method for making such an article.

Abstract: A silicone emulsion composition for wood treatment is prepared by emulsifying and dispersing (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two SiH groups, (B) a surfactant, and (C) a curing catalyst in water to form a silicone emulsion, and adding (D) a boron compound to the silicone emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a group of new plasticizers for thermoplastics such as polypropylene, copolymers of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalates, polystyrene and/or other polymers or mixtures of polymers containing organic and/or inorganic fillers, where the plasticizer is used for obtaining polyvinyl chloride like aspects and improved processability as well as for obtaining a better flexibility and a lower energy consumption during the processing step.

Abstract: Disclosed are latex polymers and an aqueous coating compositions having excellent freeze-thaw stability, open time, stain resistance, low temperature film formation, foam resistance, block resistance, adhesion, water sensitivity and a low-VOC content. The latex polymers and aqueous coating compositions include at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer copolymerized or blended with an alkoxylated compound, for example an alkoxylated tristyrylphenol or an alkoxylated tributylphenol. Also provided is an aqueous coating composition including at least one latex polymer, at least one pigment, water and at least one freeze-thaw additive. Typically, the freeze-thaw additive in an amount greater than about 1.3% by weight of the polymer, typically in an amount greater than about 2% by weight of the polymer, in an amount greater than about 4% by weight of the polymer, in an amount greater than about 7.