Abstract: Process time for finishing aqueous polymer dispersions is significantly reduced by cooling the aqueous polymer dispersion from the polymerization by a heat exchanger prior to entry into a storage vessel. The dispersion may enter a letdown vessel prior to being cooled. Finishing additives are metered into the dispersion following cooling but prior to entry into the storage vessel.

Abstract: The present invention provides: vinyl chloride-based resin aggregate particles that can be produced through a heat treatment while inhibiting scale formation within a vessel for the heat treatment and that provide a plastisol with non-infiltrating property and a satisfactory sagging property; a process for producing the particles; and a glove obtained using the particles. The vinyl chloride-based resin aggregated particles are obtained by flocculating a vinyl chloride-based resin through a two-stage heat treatment consisting of a primary heat treatment and a secondary heat treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone resins. It also relates to the preparation of organopolysiloxanes and to their use in a thermoplastic or thermosetting organic polymer or thermoplastic blends or thermosetting organic polymer blends or rubbers or thermoplastic/rubbers blends composition to reduce the flammability or enhance scratch and/or abrasion resistance of the organic polymer composition. It further relates to coatings made of such silicone resins for scratch resistance enhancement or flame retardant properties.

Abstract: An adhesive includes a polymer matrix, and a plurality of adhesive capsules in the polymer matrix, wherein each of the adhesive capsules includes a shell, configured to shatter under pressure, and an adhesive polymer in the shell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrophobic, or water resistant or water repellant, polymers and especially to hydrophobic, or water resistant or water repellant, biodegradable polymers. Preferred polymers according to the present invention are polymers based on polylactic acid, polyvinyl, starch, polyacrylic acid, polyester and polymers based on combinations thereof. Further, the present invention relates to novel additives and techniques to provide polymers, and especially biodegradable polymers, with improved hydrophobic, water-repellent or water resistant properties.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to storage stable aqueous solutions of stilbene optical brighteners with polyvinyl alcohols which can be directly used by the papermaker in that they may be diluted with water and/or be metered directly into a coating composition, to provide coated papers of a particularly high whiteness.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a coloring ink for an electrical wire to prevent a color irregularity. A coloring ink is ejected to an outer surface of an electrical wire with a certain amount of the ink to form a mark. The coloring ink contains 100 parts by weight of an ink material, which contains a solvent, an acrylic resin, and a coloring material, and 5-15 parts by weight of an aqueous PVA solution. A concentration of the aqueous PVA solution is 10-15 %.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone resins comprising metallosiloxane which contains Si—O-Metal bonds or borosiloxane containing Si—O—B bonds and potentially Si—O—Si and/or B—O—B bonds. It also relates to the preparation of such silicone resins and to their use in thermoplastic or thermosetting organic polymer or rubber or thermoplastic/rubber blends compositions to reduce the flammability or enhanced scratch and/or abrasion resistance of the organic polymer compositions. It further relates to coatings made of such silicone resins for scratch resistance enhancement or flame retardant properties.

Abstract: Surface coating composition, method and apparatus for coating a surface. The surface coating composition comprises a recycled rubber product, one or more binding agent and optionally one or more additional agent.

Abstract: Provided is a process for dry, solvent free, transfer of solid material onto a flexographic plate.

Abstract: A post-treatment solution for digital inkjet printing includes a thermoplastic material having a melting temperature ranging from about 40° C. to about 250° C., a binder, and a liquid carrier. The thermoplastic material and the binder are present in a weight ratio ranging from 100:1 to 1:1. A print medium, printing method, and printing system are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A curable composition comprises (a) at least one polydiorganosiloxane, fluorinated polydiorganosiloxane, or combination thereof comprising reactive silane functionality comprising at least two hydroxysilyl moieties; (b) at least one polydiorganosiloxane, fluorinated polydiorganosiloxane, or combination thereof comprising reactive silane functionality comprising at least two hydrosilyl moieties; and (c) at least one base selected from amidines, guanidines, phosphazenes, proazaphosphatranes, and combinations thereof; wherein at least one of the components (a) and (b) has an average reactive silane functionality of at least three.

Abstract: Durable, impact-resistant structural coatings with dewetting and anti-icing properties are disclosed. The coatings possess a self-similar structure with two feature sizes that are tuned to affect the wetting of water and freezing of water on the surface. Dewetting and anti-icing performance is simultaneously achieved in a structural coating comprising multiple layers, with each layer including (a) a continuous matrix; (b) porous voids, dispersed within the matrix, to inhibit wetting of water; and (c) nanoparticles, on pore surfaces, that inhibit heterogeneous nucleation of water. These structural coatings utilize low-cost and lightweight materials that can be rapidly sprayed over large areas. If the surface is damaged during use, fresh material will expose a coating surface that is identical to that which was removed, for extended lifetime.

Abstract: A poly(vinyl butyral) (PVB) resin formulation, a method of extruding PVB resins, and related materials and products that provide for PVB sheets with a selectable flow (or melt viscosity) by melt blending hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into a PVB resin composition is described herein.

Abstract: An antifoul composition especially for use in vinyl chloride polymerisation comprising a) at least one poly acrylate (co) polymer binder and b) at least one of (i) a cross-linked product formed by reacting formaldehyde and a phenol, (ii) a phenol/formaldehyde condensate, (iii) a condensation product formed by reaction of an effective 1-naphthol and formaldehyde, and (iv) a product based on napthenic molecules substituted with sulfur compounds at at least one position on the aromatic structure and (v) the composition optionally comprising less than 2 wt %, preferably less than 1 wt % 0.5 wt % polyvinyl acetate or partially hydrolysed polyvinyl acetate.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of aqueous dispersions containing at least 50 wt % (in relation to the solid body) of polyvinyl acetate copolymers A and at least one polymer B which is different from said latter and which comprises hydroxy and/or ionic groups, for producing a barrier layer on film-shaped or flat substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone resins comprising metallosiloxane which contains Si—O-Metal bonds or borosiloxane containing Si—O—B bonds and potentially Si—O—Si and/or B—O—B bonds and containing sulfur. It also relates to the preparation of such silicone resins and to their use in thermoplastic or thermosetting organic polymer or rubber or thermoplastic/rubber blends compositions to reduce the flammability or enhanced scratch and/or abrasion resistance of the organic polymer compositions. It further relates to coatings made of such silicone resins for scratch resistance enhancement or flame retardant properties.

Abstract: Provided are an aqueous dispersion composition, a backsheet for a photovoltaic module, a method of preparing the same, and a photovoltaic module. Since the aqueous dispersion composition includes a fluorine-based polymer, a pigment and an aqueous dispersion binder, a backsheet for a photovoltaic module using the aqueous dispersion composition is prepared without a toxic organic solvent, and thus is environmentally friendly and economical. In addition, as the aqueous dispersion binder is used, a chalking phenomenon in which the pigment projected on a surface of the backsheet is easily detached may be prevented, thereby enhancing both productivity and quality.

Abstract: A process for aqueous, free-radically initiated, continuous emulsion polymerization of A) at least one vinyl ester and optionally at least one (meth)acrylic ester, B) ethylene, and C) 0 to 10% by weight of one or more ethylenically unsaturated, functionalized comonomers, in the presence of 3.0 to 12.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers, where at least 50% by weight are nonionic emulsifiers, and 0 to 10% by weight of one or more protective colloids, in a stirred tank cascade with at least two pressure reactors connected in series and with at least one low-pressure reactor connected downstream.

Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising: a vinyl alcohol polymer (A) comprising a monomer unit having a group represented by a formula (1); and a compound (B) comprising a silicon atom, a titanium atom, a zirconium atom or a combination thereof, at a content of 0.01 parts by mass or greater and 900 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the vinyl alcohol polymer (A), wherein an inequality (I) is satisfied: 370?P×S?6,000??(I) wherein, P represents a viscosity average degree of polymerization; and S represents a percentage content (mol %) of the monomer unit. Also provided are a coating agent containing the composition, and a coated article, a thermal recording material, an ink jet recording material and a base paper for a release paper that are produced using the coating agent, and a method for producing a coated article.

Abstract: Disclosed are a water-dispersible halogen-capping polyalkylacrylate, a vinyl chloride-based block copolymer and a method for preparing the same. By using the water-dispersible halogen-capping polyalkylacrylate derivative as a chain transfer agent for polymerization of a vinyl chloride-based monomer, it is possible to obtain effects such as reduction of coagulation of particles and adhesion of particles to a reactor wall, improvement in reaction efficiency and polydispersity index, and prevention of yellowing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a starch based biodegradable material comprising starch, polyvinyl-alcohol-co-vinylacetate copolymer and at least one plasticizer and to articles obtained therefrom particularly suitable to be injection molded.

Abstract: To obtain an aqueous coating liquid which affords, by applying it on a plastic substrate and drying it, a coated film excellent in transparency, gas barrier properties, and adhesiveness to the substrate and excellent in homogeneity. An aqueous coating liquid containing a polyvinyl alcohol resin (A), a polyethyleneimine (B), a nonionic surfactant (C), and an aqueous solvent (D).

Abstract: The invention relates to a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive. The hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive is particularly well suited for flexible substrates such as plastic and paperboard packaging.

Abstract: A curable aqueous composition that includes a first polymer that includes carboxyl groups, and a second component that includes a second water insoluble polymer and a stabilizer. The second component includes functional groups that react with the carboxyl groups of the first polymer during cure, is free from carboxylic acid groups, or a combination thereof. The composition, when dry, exhibits a first Tg of at least 10° C. and a second Tg of at least 50° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer nanocomposites including either silica or non-platelet metal oxide particle and the use of these polymer noncomposites in the core layer of multilayer barrier films and laminates. The polymer nanocomposites provide high-barrier properties and low gas permeation.

Abstract: A description is given of an aqueous vinyl ester copolymer dispersion stabilized with a combination of at least one protective colloid and of at least one emulsifier, said dispersion having a viscosity of less than 8000 mPa*s, a weight average dw of the particle sizes of 0.5 to 10 ?m, and a ratio of weight average to number average of the particle sizes, dw/dn, of at least 2.5, and the polymer possessing a glass transition temperature of between ?30 and +15° C. The dispersion can be used as an adhesive for nozzle application processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyvinyl alcohol-based film for optical uses, which is excellent in stretching property and is used for producing a polarizing film excellent in polarization performance throughout the visible light wavelength range, particularly in the vicinity of the wavelength of 460 nm. The invention relates to a polyvinyl alcohol-based film for optical uses comprising a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin, wherein the polyvinyl alcohol-based resin is composed of only a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin (A) containing a 1,2-glycol bond at a side chain and the amount of the 1,2-glycol bond at a side chain is from 0.01 to 6% by mol, or a polyvinyl alcohol-based film for optical uses comprising a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin, wherein the polyvinyl alcohol-based resin includes a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin (A) containing a 1,2-glycol bond at a side chain and a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin (B) other than the polyvinyl alcohol-based resin (A) and satisfies the following expression (1): 0.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides pre-treatment compositions and related methods. As such, a pre-treatment coating for a print medium can include a an evaporable solvent, a matrix, and a wax. The matrix can include from 5 wt % to 20 wt % of a fixer, from 5 wt % to 20 wt % of a low Tg latex, and from 30 wt % to 80 wt % of a high Tg latex. The wax can include from 5 wt % to 30 wt % of a wax. The weight percentages of the matrix and the wax are based on a total amount present in the pre-treatment coating after removal of solvent.

Abstract: A compatibilizer contains a polymer (A) obtained by reacting a modified olefin-based polymer (a-1) with a polymer (a-2) containing a terminal functional group, wherein the modified olefin-based polymer (a-1) is a polymer modified with from 0.01 to 2 mass % of unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, and the polymer (a-2) is a ring opening polymer or condensation polymer containing a terminal functional group, capable of reacting with the modified olefin-based polymer (a-1), at both ends or one end thereof and has a number average molecular weight from 1,500 to 100,000. This provides an excellent compatibilizer. Particularly, upon melt processing a recovery of a multilayer structure including an EVOH layer and a thermoplastic resin layer, a recycling agent is provided that gives sufficient improvement effects to any of the adhesion of a degraded resin to a screw of a molding machine, the generation of die build-up, the generation of fish eyes, and the decrease in transparency.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating composition that includes an aqueous emulsion of a hydrophobic acrylic polymer, a water-soluble polymer, and an inorganic filler, and further includes a freezing-point lowering component to permit low temperature application. The freezing-point lowering component will preferably include a water-soluble, corrosion inhibiting salt. The coating composition will also optionally and preferably include an evaporation enhancing component to promote faster drying and skin formation at low temperatures. The coating composition may be coated onto a construction surface (e.g., by spraying) where, after drying, it will form a fully adhered barrier membrane that is water-vapor permeable, but air and liquid-water impermeable. Such membrane will preferably have sufficient coating thickness and sufficiently high elongation that it will bridge joints and cracks.

Abstract: A highly durable coating composition particularly suited for use on printed articles requiring protection from exposure to the natural elements, chemical exposure, or abrasion. The coating composition generally comprises a fluoropolymer resin, an acrylic polyol resin and a melamine resin. Optionally, a polyisocyanate crosslinking agent may also be included to accelerate curing of the coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to joined fiber reinforced composite structures with continuity of fiber reinforcement across adhesive-to-substrate boundaries. Use of a thermal gradient to control the extent of infusion of resin blocking substances into fiber reinforced material, and subsequent resin infusion and resin blocking substance removal, during manufacture of components to be subsequently bonded, provides partially exposed reinforcing fibers which serve to reinforce a subsequently formed joint or boundary.

Abstract: A post-treatment solution for digital inkjet printing includes a thermoplastic material having a melting temperature ranging from about 40° C. to about 250° C., a binder, and a liquid carrier. The thermoplastic material and the binder are present in a weight ratio ranging from 100:1 to 1:1. A print medium, printing method, and printing system are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizate in the form of an aqueous polymer dispersion, the polymerizate being obtainable by radical polymerization of monomers in an aqueous medium in the presence of a free radical initiator and a protective colloid, wherein the monomers comprise a) 50-99.99 wt. % of at least one vinyl monomer chosen from the group of vinyl esters, (meth)acrylic esters, vinyl aromatic compounds, vinyl halides, and olefins, and b) 0.01-30 wt. % of at least one macromonomer M, the macromonomer M being a reaction product of components (i), (ii), and (iii), said —component (i) having at least one olefinically unsaturated group and at least one hydroxyl, amine and/or thiol group, —component (ii) being a di- or triisocyanate, and —component (iii) having at least two terminal groups selected from hydroxyl, amine and/or thiol groups, c) 0-20 wt % of at least one vinyl monomer with at least one functional group, wherein the monomers a), b), and c) sum up to 100 wt. % of total monomers employed.

Abstract: Provided is a composite of saponified product of an ethylene-vinyl ester-based copolymer from which films excellent in gas barrier properties and film rigidity and highly inhibited from having fish eyes are obtained. It is a process for producing a composite of saponified product of an ethylene-vinyl ester-based copolymer, which comprises: mixing a composition (a) containing a saponified product of ethylene-vinyl ester-based copolymer (A1) and having a moisture content of 50% by weight or higher with a water-swellable layered inorganic compound (B) to obtain a composition (C); and mixing the composition (C) in the state of having a moisture content of 10% by weight or higher and less than 60% by weight with a saponified product of ethylene-vinyl ester-based copolymer (A2).

Abstract: A primer coating is provided for use on polymeric substrates to enhance the adhesion of metallized coatings to the substrates. The primer coating also improves the gas barrier properties of the substrate when used in combination with a metallized coating. The primer coating includes an amorphous polyvinyl alcohol, polyethyleneimine, and optionally, an aqueous dispersion of polyurethane. The primer coating may be applied to a variety of polymeric substrates including polylactic acid, polyethylene terephthalate, biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate, oriented polypropylene, biaxially oriented polypropylene, and biaxially oriented polyamide. When used in combination with the subsequently applied metallized coating, an oxygen transmission rate of about 0.1 and 5.0 cc/m2/day at 0% relative humidity is achieved.

Abstract: This invention is method of creping a paper web comprising a) applying to a rotating creping cylinder an adhesive composition having a pH of about 6.5 to about 8 and comprising one or more vinylamine/N-vinyl formamide polymers composed of about 10 to about 99 mole percent vinylamine monomer and about 90 to about 1 mole percent N-vinylformamide monomer; b) pressing the paper web against the creping cylinder to effect adhesion of the paper web to the creping cylinder; and c) dislodging the paper web from the creping cylinder with a doctor blade.

Abstract: A coating agent composition for battery electrode or separator, comprises a vinyl alcohol copolymer having a structural unit represented by the general formula (1), and an aqueous emulsion of a synthetic resin obtained by polymerizing a copolymerizable monomer having an acrylic monomer as a main component, or an aqueous emulsion of a styrene thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: Disclosed are bonding or binding compositions useful in stabilizing or modifying soil as a sub-base. Specifically, bonding or binding agent compositions of the invention include a first emulsion containing a wax, and a second emulsion containing a film forming polymer.

Abstract: An aqueous carpet coating composition includes a particulate filler, a polymeric thickener and an aqueous dispersion of a copolymer that includes vinyl acetate units and ethylene units. The dispersion stabilization system includes a) 1.5 to 3 wt % of a combination of polyvinyl alcohols including a1) one or more partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohols with a degree of hydrolysis of 85 to 95 mol % and a Hoeppler viscosity of 10-33 mPa·s, and a2) one or more highly hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohols with a degree of hydrolysis of 98 to 100 mol % and a Hoeppler viscosity of 10-33 mPa·s; and b) 1.5 to 3 wt % of an emulsifier component consisting of one or more nonionic emulsifiers and one or more anionic emulsifiers. The dispersion has a viscosity of ?1500 mPa·s and the viscosity of the coating composition is 6000 to 7000 mPa·s.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing, in an industrially advantageous manner, an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer aqueous dispersion which has a high concentration and is excellent in long-term storage stability and in which the resin particles in the aqueous dispersion obtained are small in particle diameter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a latex composition wherein the latex composition comprises a butyl ionomer or partially halogenated butyl rubber ionomer. The latex composition is formed by dissolving the butyl ionomer in a suitable solvent, emulsifying the polymer in the solvent, adding water and optionally a minor amount of a suitable surfactant system to the emulsion and concentrating the emulsion to remove the water. The advantages of butyl ionomer latex include lower emulsifier levels, increased latex stability, improved interaction and adhesion to polar substrates and surfaces. Through the judicious choice of emulsifiers and/or washing to remove excess emulsifier a film with enhanced non-extractable polymeric antimicrobial function can be created. These properties of ionomer latex are useful in coatings, dipped goods and sponge applications.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a modifier composition for polyolefin, a polyolefin for packaging and a flexible packaging film. The disclosure relates to a modifier composition for polyolefin, including: (A) nano-silicon dioxide; (B) polyvinyl alcohol; (C) acrylic copolymer; and (D) Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) copolymer. The disclosure also relates to a polyolefin for packaging, including: a polyolefin resin and a modifier composition of the polyolefin provided by the disclosure. The disclosure also relates to a flexible packaging film, of which at least a part is made of the polyolefin for packaging of the disclosure. The modifier composition of the disclosure can obviously improve the performance in the aspect of reducing residue of solvent in the polyolefin flexible packaging film.

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 present invention relates to an aqueous primer composition 100 parts by weight of a urethane resin, 1 to 100 parts by weight of polyvinyl alcohol, 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of water dispersible particles, and a remainder of water, an optical film including the same, a polarizing plate using the same and a liquid crystal display device using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition including at least one elastomer and at least one supramolecular polymer. The supramolecular polymer is obtained by the reaction of at least one trifunctional compound (A), having first and second functions, with: at least one compound (B) having at least one reactive group capable of reacting with the first functions of (A) and at least one associative group; and at least one at least bifunctional compound (C) having functions capable of reacting with the second functions of compound (A) in order to form ester, thioester and amide bridges.

Abstract: The invention discloses an adhesive composition suitable for bonding wood, in particular hardwood. The adhesive composition comprises a vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer-based emulsion, a vinyl alcohol polymer, and a polyisocyanate. The process for preparing the adhesive composition and use of the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coating for application to the surface of an interior building product comprises: a resin formulation such as a melamine formaldehyde resin characterized by its ability to strengthen the interior building product when applied as a coating to the building product; and an aldehyde scavenger selected from the group consisting of; tetraethylene pentamine, propionamide, caprolactam, ammonium hydroxide, sodium bisulfate, sodium metabisulfite, ammonium primary phosphate, ammonium secondary phosphate, a combination of ammonium primary phosphate and ammonium secondary phosphate, a combination of ammonium primary phosphate, ammonium secondary phosphate and a sulfite, a polyvinyl alcohol; adipic dihydrazide and a combination of a polyvinyl alcohol and adipic dihydrazide.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ink composition for oil-based ballpoint pens which exhibits soft writing sensation due to low viscosity of 300 to 3000 cps, enables writing even at low temperatures and thus exhibits superior stability, and is free of leakage (of ink), and an oil-based ballpoint pen using the same.