Abstract: An antimicrobial formulation that can be directly added into a composition or onto a surface of a composition (e.g., forming a surface coating on a composition or device). The antimicrobial formulation includes sodium pentaborate, di-sodium tetraborate decahydrate, titanium diborite, titanium borate, sodium pyrithione, zinc pyrithione, benzhetonium chloride, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A modified bismaleimide resin, a method for preparing the same, a prepreg, a copper clad laminate, and a printed circuit board are provided. The modified bismaleimide resin is formed by reacting a diamine having a specific structure with maleic anhydride, and has greater amounts of non-polar and hydrophobic groups in the molecular structure thereof.

Abstract: An electrode binder of a lithium ion secondary battery comprising an aqueous dispersion of: (a) a polyvinylidene binder; (b) a (meth)acrylic polymer dispersant; (c) a crosslinking agent comprising an aminoplast and/or a polycarbodiimide; and (d) an organic diluent. The (meth)acrylic polymer dispersant is prepared from a mixture of monomers comprising one or more carboxylic acid group-containing (meth)acrylic monomers and one or more hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylic monomers, and carboxylic acid groups on the (meth)acrylic polymer dispersant are at least partially neutralized with a base. The binder can be used in the assembly of electrodes of lithium ion secondary batteries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for removing ketazine from polyurethane dispersions by means of distillation below the boiling point of ketazine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising: a polyester base polymer; an oxidizable polyether-based additive; and a transition metal catalyst, wherein the polyester base polymer is substantially free of antimony. Containers made include a wall made of the composition. The polyester base polymer may preferably include polyethylene terephthalate and include less than about 100 ppm of antimony, less than about 50 ppm, less than about 10 ppm, or between about 0 and about 2 ppm. Containers made from the composition are substantially clear and exhibit excellent oxygen scavenging properties with little to no induction period.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a paper feed roll contains at least a polymer component and a softener, has a 30% Mod (?40° C.) of less than or equal to 0.94 MPa, the 30% Mod (?40° C.) representing a modulus in 30% elongation at ?40° C., and has an E1 (22° C.)/number of parts by mass of softener of greater than or equal to 0.008 MPa/phr, the E1 (22° C.)/number of parts by mass of softener representing a value of a dynamic modulus of elasticity at 22° C. E1 (22° C.) in temperature variance measurement of dynamic viscoelasticity, divided by the number of parts by mass of the softener relative to 100 parts by mass of the polymer component. These configurations provide a rubber composition for a paper feed roll and a paper feed roll that are excellent in maintainability of a coefficient of friction and wear resistance.

Abstract: A process and formula for producing a simulated weathered wood finish calls for a mixture including water, acrylic, (2-butoxy-1-methylethoxy)propan-2-ol and (2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol. A quantity of sodium bicarbonate is added to the mixture in a ratio of between 1 part to 5 parts of the sodium bicarbonate to 100 parts of the mixture. This creates a solution which is applied to the surface of wood to create an aging effect on the wood.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to polyurethane and polyureaurethane based putty compositions which harden into a fully cured solid form at room temperature and body temperature and are suitable for use as a bone cement, bone substitute, hard tissue adhesive, or bone hemostatic agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymers derived at least from one: (A) one N-vinyl amide unit, and (B) one hydroxyl-containing acrylate unit, and to polymers derived at least from: (A) N-vinyl-2-caprolactam, and (B) one non-acrylate unit having: (i) at least one hydroxyl group, and/or (ii) at least one functional group convertible to a hydroxyl group wherein at least one group is converted to hydroxyl functionality in the final polymer product. Such polymers may exhibit degradability, e.g., in seawater or soil environments. In preferred embodiments, these polymers and compositions thereof are used in oilfield applications, such as an inhibitor of gas hydrates and/or a kinetic inhibitor of gas hydrates. The polymer can assume alternating, block, and/or random configurations of the repeating units, with at least one ester group. The chemical structure subscripts m, and n may be any integer equal to or greater than 1.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous polyurethane dispersion (PUD) comprising an amorphous polyester having a glass transition temperature (Tg) as determined by differential scanning calorimetry of less than ?30° C.; wherein the aqueous polyurethane dispersion (PUD) has a glass transition temperature (Tg) as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) of 0° C. to 20° C. and a hard block content of greater than 50%.

Abstract: A veneer panel is provided. The panel may comprise a face veneer, a metal mesh proximate the veneer, a backing layer proximate the metal mesh, and a thermoset adhesive bonding the wood veneer to the metal mesh and the backing layer. A method of making a veneer panel is also provided. The method may comprise the steps of forming a veneer assembly by stacking a face veneer, a metal mesh, and a backing layer, applying an adhesive material between a back surface of the face veneer and the metal mesh, and pressing the veneer assembly.

Abstract: A multi-layer film comprising: a) a first layer comprising i) a polyolefin component; and ii) a polyethylene oxide/polyethylene copolymer having a Hydrophile-Lipophile Balance value in the range of from 2 to 6; b) a second layer comprising i) a polyolefin component; ii) from 1 to 5 weight percent of an additive selected from the group consisting of sorbitan esters, polyoxyethylene esters, glycerol esters, polyglycerol esters, fluorine-based compounds and combinations thereof, wherein the additive has a Hydrophile-Lipophile Balance value in the range of from 7 to 18; and iii) an inorganic filler; wherein the second layer is adjacent to the first layer and c) a skin layer comprising a polyolefin component, is disclosed. The multi-layer film is used in greenhouse applications.

Abstract: Water-in-oil latices of water soluble or dispersible polymers and methods of using the same are presented. The latices include nonionic inversion agents that provide rapid and complete inversion of the latices under conditions wherein the water source used to invert the latex is provided at high temperature, or includes a high level of total dissolved solids, or is both high temperature and high total dissolved solids.

Abstract: The present invention is a dispersant composition for a hydraulic composition, which includes (A) a high-molecular compound having a naphthalene ring-containing monomer unit, (B) a polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 or more and 1,000,000 or less, and having: a monomer unit having a group selected from a carboxylic acid group, a phosphate group, a group that changes to a carboxylic acid group by hydrolysis, and a group that changes to a phosphate group by hydrolysis; and a monomer unit having an alkyleneoxy group, and (C) a specific compound represented by the general formulas (C1) to (C4).

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a polycarboxylic acid-based polymer, the method including adding a monomer composition containing an unsaturated monocarboxylic acid-based monomer and/or an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid-based monomer to a reaction vessel to perform a polymerization reaction, which enables effective suppression of the foaming of a polymerization reaction liquid. The method of producing a polycarboxylic acid-based polymer of the present invention is a method of producing a polycarboxylic acid-based polymer, the method including adding a monomer composition containing an unsaturated monocarboxylic acid-based monomer and/or an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid-based monomer to a reaction vessel to perform a polymerization reaction, the method further including adding a defoaming agent by a time when 100 mass % of a total amount of the monomer composition is added.

Abstract: A system for producing and transporting crude oil, comprising a well for producing the crude oil; a processing facility for processing the crude oil; and a pipeline traversing at least a portion of the distance between the well and the processing facility, wherein at least a portion of the pipeline travels through an atmosphere having a temperature less than 20° C., wherein the pipeline comprises a coating on an inner surface of the pipeline, and wherein the crude oil comprises a surfactant additive.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel polyester-ether compositions and their use as oxygen scavenging materials in polyester resins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acrylic compositions capable of bonding directly with an isocyanate-containing composition, e.g. polyurethane, and methods for manufacturing the same. The acrylic compositions of the invention have multifunctional chain transfer agents and/or multifunctional crosslinkers with isocyanate-reactive groups.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides stable magnesium hydroxide slurry compositions and methods for producing stable magnesium hydroxide slurry compositions. The stable magnesium hydroxide slurries of the disclosure comprise magnesium hydroxide at about 50 to about 70% solids by weight in the slurry, a viscosity of less than about 1000 centipoise, and a 7-day pour test of 90% or greater.

Abstract: A hydrogel structure which has: (a) a one way penetrating polyurethane film layer; (b) a hydrophobic pressure sensitive adhesive layer; (c) a multi-directional elastic meltblown nonwoven; (d) an interpenetrating polymer network; and (e) a hydrogel; wherein the meltblown nonwoven and the hydrogel are laminated by UV curing to form the interpenetrating polymer network, part of fibers of the meltblown nonwoven are exposed and fit stably with the pressure sensitive adhesive film. The hydrogel structure can make dressings multi-directional elastic for multiple traumas. The hydrogel structure can provide an environment suitable for wound healing, shorten the healing time, antiseptic and reduce the chances of being infected for the wound dressing.

Abstract: A tire puncture sealant including a rubber latex and/or a resin emulsion, and an acetylene alcohol and/or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: A method of making a nail polish comprising using a rotor-stator to prepare a suspension base by mixing dry clay and film forming material in a solvent or solvent mixture to make a clay gel, allowing the resultant clay gel to thicken, and letting the thickened clay gel down in additional solvent, film forming polymer, and plasticizer and then adding pigment paste. The rotor-stator can be used before and/or after adding the pigment paste or can be used to make the pigment paste itself. Nail polish cosmetic compositions, UV curable cosmetic nail gel compositions, and nails coated with the compositions.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, an ink composition for inkjet recording comprises a pigment, a pigment dispersant, water, a water-soluble solvent, a wettability enhancer including 2,5,8,11-tetramethyl-6-dodecyne-5,8-diol, and an aqueous resin emulsion.

Abstract: A self-priming spackling compound includes between about 35% by weight and about 65% by weight acrylic latex resin, between about 20% by weight and about 50% by weight filler material, and between about 1% by weight and about 20% by weight water. In certain aspects, the latex resin may have an average latex particle size of less than about 0.18 microns, a minimum film formation temperature of less than about 15 degrees Celsius, and/or a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than about 25 degrees Celsius. To further enhance the self-priming performance of the spackling compound, the formulation may further comprise a colorant such as titanium dioxide.

Abstract: Coating compositions are described comprising an aqueous polymeric dispersion; a crosslinker; and an acid or salt of a polyalkylene oxide. Also described are articles comprising the dried and cured coating composition disposed on a substrate as well as a method a providing an anti-fog coating on a substrate.

Abstract: Provided is an ink containing a self-dispersible pigment, an acrylic resin particle, a surfactant, a water-soluble organic solvent, and water. The surfactant includes a fluorinated surfactant represented by Formula (1) and having an HLB value determined by a Griffin method of 11 or less. The water-soluble organic solvent includes at least one water-soluble organic solvent selected from a specific group, and the total content of the water-soluble organic solvents of the specific group is 4 times or more the total content of the water-soluble organic solvents other than the solvents of the specific group. The total content of the self-dispersible pigment and the acrylic resin particle is 10% by mass or less based on the total mass of the ink.

Abstract: Provided is an ink containing a self-dispersible pigment, a polyurethane polymer particle, a surfactant, a water-soluble organic solvent, and water. The surfactant includes a fluorinated surfactant represented by Formula (1) and having an HLB value determined by a Griffin method of 11 or less. The water-soluble organic solvent includes at least one water-soluble organic solvent selected from a specific group, and the total content of the water-soluble organic solvents of the specific group is higher than the total content of the water-soluble organic solvents other than the solvents of the specific group.

Abstract: As a manufacturing method of a stable coumarone-indene resin water-dispersed composition which does not use an organic solvent, can be applied to various resin compositions, enhance sticky and adhesive properties, water resistance, heat resistance, and compatibility, and achieve consideration of health and safety of operators, arrangement of a work environment, and cost reduction relating to exhaust gas treatment, a manufacturing method which includes a process of dispersing a coumarone-indene resin which contains 50% by weight or more of coumarone and indene in total as monomer-constituents and is in a solid form at an ordinary temperature in the presence of a surfactant by a wet milling and dispersing method is used.

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

Abstract: To provide a photocured product having small mold releasing force. A photocured product obtained by curing with light and containing a surface active agent, wherein a peak area of the ether bond derived peak is 3.0 times or more as large as a peak area of the ester bond derived peak, wherein the peak areas are obtained by peak separation processing by curve fitting of an X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy spectrum obtained as an analytical result on a chemical state of carbon at topmost surface of the photocured product, the analytical result being among analytical results on the topmost surface of the photocured product obtained by surface analysis of the photocured product with angle resolved X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an alignment film and the manufacturing method for liquid crystal display panel. The method comprises preparing a first substrate, a second substrate and a liquid crystal, at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate being provided with an alignment film; the material of the alignment film comprising a solvent and a substance dissolved in the solvent, the substance comprising at least one first polymer, the first polymer comprising a main chain and a side chain; folding the first substrate and the second substrate, and injecting the liquid crystal between the first substrate and the second substrate to form a liquid crystal cell; applying voltage to the liquid crystal cell, and then irradiating the liquid crystal cell with UV light. Through the above way, the present invention can reduce the mura phenomenon in the liquid crystal display panel and improve the display quality.

Abstract: A coalescent composition comprising at least one glycol ether of the formula R1(0-CH2—CH(CH3))n—OH. The composition can be used to prepare coatings that meet the low VOC requirements of French law decree 2011/321.

Abstract: An under layer film having excellent surface planarity is provided. In one aspect, the under layer film-forming composition for imprints includes a (meth)acrylic resin (A) containing an ethylenic unsaturated group (P) and a nonionic hydrophilic group (Q), and having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 or larger; and a solvent (B), the resin (A) having an acid value of smaller than 1.0 mmol/g. In another aspect, the under layer film-forming composition for imprints includes a (meth)acrylic resin (A2) containing an ethylenic unsaturated group (P), and containing, as a nonionic hydrophilic group (Q), a cyclic substituent (Q2) having a carbonyl group in the cyclic structure thereof, with a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 or larger; and a solvent (B).

Abstract: A liquid composition containing: a water-soluble cationic polymer obtained by polymerizing monomers containing epihalohydrin and at least one of amine and amide; and water, wherein the liquid composition is for agglutinating negatively charged particles which are dispersed in a dispersion liquid.

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: An inkjet recording ink contains a polyhydric alcohol monoethyl ether or a polyhydric alcohol monopropyl ether, and a polyhydric alcohol monobutyl ether. Further, a method for producing an inkjet recording ink includes forming a pigment dispersion by kneading a pigment, an anionic resin and water, mixing the pigment dispersion with a water-soluble nonionic acrylic resin or a prepolymer thereof, triethylene glycol monobutyl ether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether or diethylene glycol monopropyl ether, and water, and filtering a mixture resulting from the mixing.

Abstract: An ink jet ink composition includes one or more types selected from a group consisting of water, polymer fine particles, a siloxane-based surfactant, and a fluorine-based surfactant, and an acryl-based surfactant.

Abstract: An ICI viscosity regulating composition including linked segments of: (a) a polyhydroxy segment having 4 to 6 reactive hydroxyl groups; derived from a compound selected from: an acyclic or cyclic polyhydric alcohol having 4 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkoxylated acyclic polyhydric alcohol, an alkoxylated cyclic polyhydric alcohol and a poly(hydroxyethyl)polyethyleneamine; and combinations thereof; (b) aliphatic or aromatic linking segments, each linking segment having at least two linking groups independently selected from the group of: urethane, urea, ether, ester, amine, an aminoplast segment, a linking group which is the residue from reaction of an epihalohydrin and a hydroxyl group, and mixtures thereof; (c) polyoxyalkylene segments; (d) and aliphatic or aromatic end segments, each end segment having 6 to 22 carbon atoms and a linking group reactive moiety, wherein the mole ratio of the polyoxyalkylene segment to the polyhydroxy segment is at least 4:1 and the mole ratio of the aliphatic or aromatic end segmen

Abstract: A composition comprising linked segments of: (a) a polyhydroxy segment derived from a compound independently selected an acyclic polyhydric alcohol having 4 to 6 carbon atoms and 4 to 6 reactive hydroxyl groups; a cyclic polyhydric alcohol having 4 to 6 carbon atoms and 4 to 6 reactive hydroxyl groups, a poly(hydroxyethyl) polyethyleneamine having 4 to 6 reactive hydroxyl groups and combinations thereof; (b) polyoxyalkylene segments wherein each hydroxyl group of the polyhydroxyl segment is linked to a polyoxyalkylene segment; (d) and aliphatic end segments or aromatic end segments, each end segment having 6 to 32 carbon atoms and a hydroxyl reactive group, wherein the mole ratio of the polyoxyalkylene segment to the polyhydroxy segment is at least 4:1 and the mole ratio of the aliphatic or aromatic end segment to the polyhydroxy segment is at least 0.25:1.

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: Flowable liquid suspensions are described comprising blends of particulate water soluble high molecular weight polymer flocculants. The polymer flocculants can include polyethylene oxide, polyacrylamide, polyDadmac, Dadmac-acrylamide copolymers, copolymers thereof and combinations thereof. The suspension allows the use of fine powders while reducing potential air quality and safety issues. The suspensions generally settle when mixing is stopped, but a uniform dispersion results when the suspensions are mixed, and the mixed suspensions can be delivered for use. The flocculant suspensions can be used for waste water purification, fiber dewatering, and the like.

Abstract: Described is a solvent-based pigmented coating composition comprising (A) at least one binder comprising at least one acrylate polymer, polyurethane polymer, or a polyester, (B) at least one crosslinking agent selected from the group of the blocked polyisocyanates and amino resins, (C) at least one pigment, and (D) at least one organic solvent selected from the group of alkyl acetates or alkyl monoglycol ethers, wherein alkyl is n-pentyl or n-hexyl, and wherein the solids content of the coating composition is at least 35% by weight.

Abstract: Disclosed are ink compositions for printing patterns on substrates having non-stick fluororesin coatings. The ink compositions are particularly useful for printing decorative patterns or markings on cookware or bakeware to provide aesthetic and/or functional effects. Also disclosed are coated substrates which comprise non-stick coatings having patterns. Further disclosed are methods of manufacturing the coated substrates comprising non-stick coatings having patterns.

Abstract: Examples provide inkjet printing fluid compositions and apparatuses including such compositions. An inkjet printing fluid composition may comprise a vehicle including at least 50% weight percent water based on the inkjet printing fluid composition as a whole and substantially only one surfactant, the surfactant including alkoxylated alcohol present in the inkjet printing fluid composition from about 0.1 weight percent to about 1.0 weight percent alkoxylated alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-glare coating composition for preparation of anti-glare films having good anti-fingerprint properties as well as improved contrast ratio and image definition. More specifically, the coating composition comprises organic or inorganic particles, a photocurable resin, a photoinitiator, and a compound including an olefin oxide repeating unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive hydrogel containing a polymer matrix, water, and a polyhydric alcohol, wherein the polymer matrix contains a copolymer of a monofunctional monomer with a single polymerizable C—C double bond and a polyfunctional monomer with two or more polymerizable C—C double bonds, the monofunctional monomer contains a nonionic (meth)acrylamide-based monomer, and the polyfunctional monomer has a composition formula: ClHmOn, where O is an oxygen atom in an ether bond, l is an integer greater than or equal to 4, m is an integer greater than or equal to 6, and n is an integer greater than or equal to 0.

Abstract: To provide a recording ink which contains at least a water-dispersible colorant, a water-dispersible resin, a wetting agent, a surfactant and water, wherein the content of the wetting agent in the recording ink is in the range of from 20% by mass to 35% by mass, the total solid content of the water-dispersible colorant and the water-dispersible resin in the recording ink is in the range of from 12% by mass to 40% by mass, the water-dispersible resin contains fluorine resin particulates, and the ratio A:B, where A is the solid content of the water-dispersible resin in the recording ink and B is the solid content of a pigment contained in the water-dispersible colorant in the recording ink, is in the range of 0.5 to 8.

Abstract: A nonaqueous ink composition for an ink jet and a method of manufacturing ink comprising the same are provided. The nonaqueous ink composition for the ink jet includes: a glycol ether acetate solvent represented by a specific chemical formula; and a polypropylene glycol binder represented by a specific chemical formula. The nonaqueous ink composition for an ink jet has dynamic viscoelasticity obtained by a chemical interaction between the solvent and the binder, exhibits excellent print quality and is capable of high-speed printing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for a flexible substrate having thermal yellowing resistance. The composition for the flexible substrate comprises a polymer (A), an inorganic oxide particle (B), a silane compound containing an amino group (C) and a solvent (D). The polymer (A) is selected from the group consisting of a polyamic acid resin, a polyimide resin and any combination thereof. The polymer (A) is obtained by reacting a mixture that includes a tetracarboxylic dianhydride component and a diamine component.

Abstract: A coating material for an aluminum substrate for inkjet computer-to-plate and preparation method and use of same. The composition of the coating material is: high polymer 5-40 wt %; nano-sized and/or micro-sized oxide particles 5-30 wt %; organic solvent constituting the remainder. The high polymer is at least one selected from the group consisting of MMA-BMA-MA terpolymer resin, phenolic resin, epoxy resin, polyurethane, polyester, urea-formaldehyde resin, polyvinyl formal, polyvinyl butyral and gum arabic. The preparation method for obtaining the coating material is to mix the ingredients together and stir at room temperature. A spin coating method or a roll coating method is used to coat the coating material onto a clean aluminum substrate having not undergone electrolytic graining and anodic oxidation treatment, and then the substrate is baked, resulting in the required roughness.