Abstract: A woven/knit fabric, comprising two or more types of yarn different in elongation rate, wherein the two or more types of yarn different in elongation rate are separately arranged as independent threads in the same direction in at least one of warp and weft; and wherein a stress-strain curve obtained by applying load in a direction parallel to the direction of the arrangement of the threads has an inflection point; and includes a point satisfying an equation: 2.5?B/A where, with a reference where the woven/knit fabric is subjected to load and has an elongation of P (%), A is an elastic modulus of the woven/knit fabric when the woven/knit fabric is subjected to load and has an elongation of (P×0.8) (%) and B is an elastic modulus of the woven/knit fabric when the woven/knit fabric is subjected to load and has an elongation of (P×1.2) (%).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dipping solution for cord fabrics and a production method thereof comprising the steps of adding acrylic resin (polymer) into water (11), adjusting pH value (12), adding epoxy to the composition (13), adding polyisocyanate to the composition (14), adding latex to the composition (15), obtaining the dipping material (16); enabling the synthetic fiber and the rubber used in cord fabric reinforced rubber materials production to be attached to each other by providing an interface between two said materials; not as hazardous as RFL for human health and also being environmental friendly.

Abstract: Fiberglass products and methods for making same are provided. The fiberglass product can include a plurality of fibers and a two phase binder composition comprising a mixture of an aqueous polymer and a powdered polymer.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition includes: a phenol/aldehyde resin; and an unsaturated elastomer latex. The phenol/aldehyde resin is based on at least: an aromatic polyaldehyde bearing at least two aldehyde functional groups and including at least one aromatic nucleus; and 2,2?,4,4?-tetrahydroxydiphenyl sulphide. The adhesive composition is useable to make a textile material adhere to a crosslinkable rubber composition, and may be used as an advantageous alternative to a formaldehyde-based RFL adhesive.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric latexes that can be used in adhesive compositions, which provide improved bonding of rubber articles to rubber reinforcing articles. The adhesive composition includes a single or a blend of polymeric latexes comprising a conjugated aliphatic monomer, a vinylaromatic monomer, a vinylpyridine monomer, and a nitrogen-containing monomer comprising a reactive N-methylol- or N-alkoxy-functionality. Use of the monomer comprising a nitrogen-containing monomer comprising a reactive N-methylol- or N-alkoxy-functionality allows for reduced amounts of the vinylpyridine monomer in the latex, and enhances the bonding properties of the adhesive composition. Use of the adhesive composition provides economic and chemical advantages for the preparation of reinforced rubberized articles.

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: An aqueous adhesive composition includes: a phenol/aldehyde resin; and an unsaturated elastomer latex. The phenol/aldehyde resin is based on: an aromatic polyaldehyde bearing at least two aldehyde functional groups and including at least one aromatic nucleus; and a polyphenol including at least one aromatic nucleus. If there is just one aromatic nucleus, the nucleus bears two or three hydroxyl functional groups in a meta position with respect to each other or with respect to one another, with a remainder of the nucleus being unsubstituted. If there are plural aromatic nuclei, at least two of the nuclei each bear two or three hydroxyl functional groups in the meta position with respect to each other or with respect to one another, with two positions ortho to at least one of these hydroxyl functional groups being unsubstituted. The adhesive composition is useable to adhere a textile material to a crosslinkable rubber composition.

Abstract: An adhesive composition containing a latex of highly saturated nitrile rubber (A) which has ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units 10 to 55 wt %, conjugated diene monomer units 25 to 89 wt %, and ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid monoester monomer units 1 to 20 wt % and has an iodine value of 120 or less and a curing agent (B) is provided.

Abstract: Novel stable aqueous suspensions of a functionalized, completely or partially hydrogenated nitrile rubber are provided with very low emulsifier content and small particle diameter, furtheron a process for production thereof and the use thereof for producing composite materials via coating of substrate materials with the suspension.

Abstract: An aqueous-based coating composition suitable as a container coating comprising: (A) a resinous phase comprising (i) an at least partially neutralized acid functional polymer containing reactive functional groups, (ii) a phenolic compound and an aldehyde or the reaction product thereof, (iii) a hydroxy-terminated polybutadiene; the resinous phase dispersed in (B) aqueous medium.

Abstract: Novel stable aqueous suspensions of a functionalized, completely or partially hydrogenated nitrite rubber are provided with very low emulsifier content and small particle diameter, furtheron a process for production thereof and the use thereof for producing composite materials via coating of substrate materials with the suspension.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric latexes that can be used in adhesive compositions, which provide improved bonding of rubber articles to rubber reinforcing articles. The adhesive composition includes a single or a blend of polymeric latexes comprising a conjugated aliphatic monomer, a vinylaromatic monomer, a vinylpyridine monomer, and a nitrogen-containing monomer comprising a reactive N-methylol- or N-alkoxy-functionality. Use of the monomer comprising a nitrogen-containing monomer comprising a reactive N-methylol- or N-alkoxy-functionality allows for reduced amounts of the vinylpyridine monomer in the latex, and enhances the bonding properties of the adhesive composition. Use of the adhesive composition provides economic and chemical advantages for the preparation of reinforced rubberized articles.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved adhesion compositions and textile materials and articles treated therewith. The improved adhesion composition comprises a non-crosslinked resorcinol-formaldehyde and/or resorcinol-furfural condensate (or a phenol-formaldehyde condensate that is soluble in water), a rubber latex, and an aldehyde component such as 2-furfuraldehyde. The composition may be applied to textile substrates and used for improving the adhesion between the treated textile substrates and rubber materials. End-use articles that contain the treated textile-rubber composite include, without limitation, automobile tires, belts, and hoses as well as printing blankets.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved adhesion compositions and textile materials and articles treated therewith. The improved adhesion composition comprises a non-crosslinked resorcinol-formaldehyde and/or resorcinol-furfural condensate (or a phenol-formaldehyde condensate that is soluble in water), a rubber latex, and an aldehyde component such as 2-furfuraldehyde. The composition may be applied to textile substrates and used for improving the adhesion between the treated textile substrates and rubber materials. End-use articles that contain the treated textile-rubber composite include, without limitation, automobile tires, belts, and hoses as well as printing blankets.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved adhesion compositions and textile materials and articles treated therewith. The improved adhesion composition comprises a non-crosslinked resorcinol-formaldehyde and/or resorcinol-furfural condensate (or a phenol-formaldehyde condensate that is soluble in water), a rubber latex, and an aldehyde component such as 2-furfuraldehyde. The composition may be applied to textile substrates and used for improving the adhesion between the treated textile substrates and rubber materials. End-use articles that contain the treated textile-rubber composite include, without limitation, automobile tires, belts, and hoses as well as printing blankets.

Abstract: Binder compositions for making fiberglass products and methods for making and using same are provided. The binder composition can include a phenol-aldehyde resin or a mixture of Maillard reactants and one or more modifiers selected from the group consisting of a copolymer comprising one or more vinyl aromatic derived units and at least one of maleic anhydride and maleic acid; an adduct of styrene, at least one of maleic anhydride and maleic acid, and at least one of an acrylic acid and an acrylate; and one or more latexes.

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

Abstract: Novel stable aqueous suspensions of a functionalized, completely or partially hydrogenated nitrite rubber are provided with very low emulsifier content and small particle diameter, furtheron a process for production thereof and the use thereof for producing composite materials via coating of substrate materials with the suspension.

Abstract: A method of drying a polymer dispersion, wherein a C2-C6-mono- and/or dialdehyde condensate with sulfonated phenols, naphthalenes or sulfonated polynuclear aromatics, alone or mixtures thereof, is contacted with an aqueous polymer dispersion.

Abstract: The invention relates to aminoplast or phenoplast resins comprising the reaction product of the following compounds: a substituted or unsubstituted amine derivative or a substituted or unsubstituted phenol derivative; at least one glyoxal monoacetal; and glyoxylic acid, and also the compositions containing them and their uses as adhesives or binders.

Abstract: Storage stable aqueous dispersions of a heat-reactive hydrophilic phenolic resin (e.g., phenol/formaldehyde) are disclosed. The dispersions comprise a base resin that is the reaction product of an aromatic alcohol and an aldehyde, and an etherified resin component selected from the group consisting of an etherified phenol/aldehyde resin, an etherified cresol/aldehyde resin, and mixtures thereof. The dispersions further comprise a protective colloid (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol). The addition of the etherified resin component in an amount of at least about 20% by weight of the base resin provides storage stability, but does not adversely affect the desirable physical and chemical characteristics (e.g., chemical resistance) of end products made from such dispersions. Moreover, the dispersions of the present invention can avoid the use of etherified resin components derived from bisphenol-A and/or xylenols, which present heath concerns in food coating applications.

Abstract: Self-coating or self-layering lacquer systems from at least two different resins, oligomers, or polymers, which are emulsifiable or dispersible in water, have different surface tensions, and form self-layering phases. After the application, the phases separate into the components of the formulation.

Abstract: A method for bonding two substrates that includes applying an autodepositable adhesive to one of the substrates and then bonding the substrates together. This method is especially useful for bonding elastomers to metals. According to a first embodiment, the autodepositable adhesive is a one coat adhesive having a low pH (approximately 1-3) and including (A) a flexibilizer or film-former, (B) optionally, an aqueous dispersion of a phenolic resin that includes water and a reaction product of a phenolic resin precursor, a modifying agent and, optionally, a multi-hydroxy phenolic compound wherein the modifying agent includes at least one functional moiety that enables the modifying agent to react with the phenolic resin precursor and at least one ionic moiety, and (C) an acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer dispersion which contains water, at least one polymer that has been produced by emulsion polymerisation, at least one protective colloid, at least one water-soluble acidic metallic salt and at least one cross-linking resin that is based on phenol-formaldehyde condensation products, hydroxymethyl-substituted imidazolidinones, such as 1,3-dimethylol-4,5-dihydroxy-imidazolidinone (4,5-dihydroxy-N,N?-dimethylolethylene urea), hydroxymethyl-substituted pyrimidinones, or hydroxymethyl-substituted triazinones or their auto-condensation products, or mixed condensates from two or more of the aforementioned compounds, or a mixture of two or more of the aforementioned compounds.

Abstract: An image recording method including: applying a pretreatment liquid on a surface of a recording material; and discharging a recording ink according to image signals to form an ink image on the pretreatment liquid on the surface of the recording material before the pretreatment liquid applied to the recording material has dried, wherein the recording ink includes a solvent and a component dispersed or dissolved in the solvent, wherein the pretreatment liquid includes a compound depressing at least one of the dispersibility and solubility of the component in the recording ink in an amount of 10 to 80% by weight based on total weight, and wherein the pretreatment liquid has a viscosity of from 100 to 10,000 mPa·s at 25° C.

Abstract: There are provided a rubber-reinforcing glass fiber treatment agent capable of improving properties, in particular the oil resistance, of a rubber product, a rubber-reinforcing cord using the fiber treatment agent, and a rubber product having high oil resistance. The rubber-reinforcing glass fiber treatment agent consists essentially of a resorcin-formaldehyde water-soluble condensate and a butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymer latex; the butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymer latex has an acrylonitrile content of 31 to 55 wt % in terms of the weight of solids in the latex.

Abstract: A water-based coating composition suitable for preparing hydrophilic surfaces on various articles is provided which includes a supporting polymer having functional moieties capable of undergoing crosslinking reactions, said supporting polymer soluble in or emulsified in an aqueous based medium; and a hydrophilic polymer, said hydrophilic polymer associated with the supporting polymer. The composition is characterized in that, when crosslinked at the functional moieties, the supporting polymer forms a three-dimensional network which substantially minimizes disassociation of the hydrophilic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a powdery dispersant for hydraulic compositions, which is excellent in pumping before drying and in pressure resistance and humidity resistance, which comprises one or more copolymers obtained by polymerizing a specific vinyl monomer (1) such as an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative having a polyoxyalkylene group with a specific vinyl monomer (b) such as (meth)acrylic acid etc., wherein the average number of C2-4 oxyalkylene groups or oxystyrene groups added is 45 to 150, (a)/[(a)+(b)]×100 ranges from 15 to 45 (mol-%), and at least a part of the copolymers are monovalent or polyvalent metal salts.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an adhesive system for wood containing a synergistic mixture of melamine-formaldehyde resin, phenol-formaldehyde resin, and cross-linked polyvinyl acetate emulsion resin wherein the mixture is cured by an acid.

Abstract: An aqueous composition that includes (A) a butadiene polymer latex that is prepared by an emulsion polymerization in the presence of a styrene sulfonate stabilizer and (B) a phenolic resin. A preferred aqueous butadiene polymer latex is one that is prepared by emulsion polymerization of at least 60 weight percent dichlorobutadiene monomer (based on the amount of total monomers used to form the butadiene polymer), in the presence of a styrene sulfonate stabilizer.

Abstract: Aqueous water repellent coating compositions comprising admixtures of (i) water-based water repellent compositions and (ii) water-reducible film-forming polymers are disclosed.

Abstract: A reinforcing fiber is provided, which can exhibit sufficient adhesive strength even with single layer film coating, a fiber processing agent which can enhance the strength of adhesion between the fiber and the matrix, and a rubber product employing the reinforcing fiber. The fiber processing agent contains a rubber modified epoxy resin. The rubber modified epoxy resin is obtained by epoxidating a high molecular compound having rubber elasticity, and therefore possesses both high elasticity peculiar to rubber and high adhesive strength due to the epoxidation. The high molecular compound having rubber elasticity includes a butadiene-styrene copolymer latex, and an acrylonitrile-styrene copolymer latex, for example. This epoxidized rubber latex is combined with an emulsified phenol resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive system comprising (a) an etherified amino resin, (b) a polymer prepared from one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, (c) a curing agent, and (d) a polyvinyl alcohol and the use thereof for gluing wood based products. The invention also relates to a hardener composition for gluing systems of the amino resin type comprising, (b) a polymer prepared from one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, said polymer containing post-crosslinking groups, (c) a carboxylic acid and (d) a polyvinyl alcohol and the use thereof for formulating an adhesive system. The invention further relates to a method of application of the adhesive system or the hardener composition onto the surface to be glued.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition, as for bonding nitrile rubbers to a metal substrate, has very good pre-bake resistance. The adhesive composition comprises a phenolic novolac or resole resin, chlorinated natural rubber, a reactive fillers, and precipitated silica. Utilization of the adhesive composition results in essentially failure of the nitrile rubber.

Abstract: A pourable liquid composition comprising water, a water soluble or water swellable organic polymer, comprising 25 to 90 mole % monomer or monomers selected from the group consisting of C8-C30 alkyl ethoxylated (meth)acrylates, C8-C30 alkyl ethoxylated (meth)acrylamides, C8-C30 alkyl (meth)allyl ethers and C8-C30 alkyl ethoxylated (meth)allyl ethers, an organic water miscible liquid selected from the group consisting of C1-5 alcohols, C3-5 ketones, C2-5 esters and C2-5 ethers, characterized in that the organic polymer is present as discrete particles of average diameter size of below 10 microns. A process of imparting water resistance to the components of a cable said process by first contacting one or more of said components of a cable with said pourable liquid composition, and then assembling the components to form the cable. The composition is particularly suitable for protecting optical fibers within a fiber optic cable against the ingress of water.

Abstract: Ammonia-free polymer dispersions containing at least one copolymer which contains, as polymerized monomers, a) from 40 to 80% by weight of at least one ester of acrylic acid with C2-C12-alkanols, b) from 10 to 40% by weight of at least one vinylaromatic monomer and/or at least one ester of methacrylic acid with C1-C4-alkanols, c) from 2 to 15% by weight of at least one monoester of a C2-C10-alkanediol with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, d) not more than 1% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated monomers which have at least one acid group, or salts thereof, e) less than 5% by weight of &agr;,&bgr;-ethylenically unsaturated nitrites and f) less than 1% by weight of amides of &agr;,&bgr;-ethylenically unsaturated mono- and dicarboxylic acids, and the polymer powders or polymer granules obtainable from the polymer dispersion, are used as additives for building materials based on hydraulic binders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition comprising:

Abstract: A paper or board is coated with a composition comprising from 30-95 parts by weight of a synthetic, carboxylated surface size containing at least about 40 mole percent of hydrophobic groups and at least about 25 mole percent of carboxylated groups such as styrene/acrylic acid copolymer, and from 5-70 parts by weight of a substantially hydrophilic polyacrylamide such as a cationic or anionic polyacrylamide.

Abstract: A pigment-comprising formulation for coating substrates, comprising: (i) an aqueous dispersion of at least one water-insoluble polymer P which has phosphonate groups, as a binder, said polymer P having a glass transition temperature Tg in the range of −60° to 80° C., (ii) at least one inorganic pigment, (iii) optionally, one or more inorganic fillers, and (iv) at least one auxiliary, wherein water-insoluble polymer P is obtained by free-radical aqueous emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising: 90 to 99.9% by weight of at least one monomer a, which is selected from the group consisting of vinylaromatic monomers, the esters of acrylic acid with C1-C12-alkanols, the vinyl esters of aliphatic C1-C12-monocarboxylic acids, ethylene and vinylchloride, and 0.1 to 10% by weight of at least one phosphonate group containing monomer.

Abstract: A foamed resin adhesive and its use for glueing wood based panels and boards such as plywood. The adhesive comprises 40-80% of an aqueous resin solution, 2-10% of an organic filler or fillers, 1-10% of a cationic acrylamide copolymer, and 0.05-1% of a surface active agent.

Abstract: A combination of a semi-soluble methacrylic polymer and a sulfonated naphthalene condensation product, optionally with a semi-soluble or insoluble ethyl methacrylate polymer of high molecular weight, provides improved resistance to staining by acid colorants of fibrous polyamide substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous emulsion polymer which is useful as a woodworking adhesive. The polymer is prepared by reacting vinyl acetate with an N-methylol containing copolymerizable monomer in the presence of polyvinyl alcohol wherein at least 85% of the polyvinyl alcohol is hydrolyzed and a water-dispersible nonionic polyurethane. The polyurethane is prepared by reacting (i) an organic polyisocyanate, (ii) water-soluble polyalkylene glycols containing at least 70 weight percent of ethylene glycol units, and (iii) polyhydric branched alcohols containing at least three hydroxyl groups per molecule.

Abstract: A mixture comprises an amino resin and a polymer which consists to the extent of at least 80% by weight of C2- to C3 alkylene oxide groups.

Abstract: The biocompatibility of various polymers are improved by blending with them a polymer including a zwitterionic group. The zwitterionic group is usually an ammonium phosphate ester zwitterionic group and the polymer containing it may be produced by the free radical polymerisation of ethylenically unsaturated monomers including a monomer bearing the zwitterionic group. Blending of the two polymers may be achieved by dry blending particulate polymers or by mixing the polymers in liquid dispersion or solution followed by removal of the liquid medium. The fibrinogen absorption and/or platelet activation of polymers may be reduced to a value of less than 80% or even less than 60% of the base polymer by introducing amounts of more than 10% or more than 30% of the zwitterionic group containing polymer. Preferred blends are of copolymers of 2-(methacryloyloxyethyl)-2′-(trimethylammonium)ethyl phosphate inner salt with higher alkyl(meth)acrylate, blended with olefin polymers and/or with rubber latices.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a cationically modified (meth)acrylamide polymer by the Mannich reaction. There is prepared in advance a stable aldehyde-secondary amine adduct, which is obtained as a reaction product of an aqueous solution of the secondary amine and an aqueous solution of the aldehyde, and which, after the formation of the adduct, is stabilized to endure storage, by lowering the pH of the mixture of 7 or below and/or by adding methanol, and the adduct thus prepared is added to an aqueous solution of the (meth)acrylamide polymer and the pH is adjusted to an alkaline level, whereupon modification occurs. The invention also relates to the use of the modified (meth)acrylamide polymer as a flocculation, retention or dewatering agent.

Abstract: Compositions containing polyurethane dispersions and water reducible resins particularly suited for use as basecoats in low VOC basecoat/clearcoat vehicle coatings.

Abstract: A composition useful in paper and board making comprises a carboxylated surface size containing at least 40 mole percent of hydrophobic groups and at least about 25 mole percent of carboxylated groups such as styrene-(meth)acrylic aicd copolymers or styrene-maleic acid (anhydride or salt) copolymers, a hydrophilic polyacrylamide and a crosslinking agent such as glyoxylated vinylamide polymers, formaldehyde, melamine-formaldehyde condensates and glyoxyl-extended materials.

Abstract: A low-solvent aqueous binder includes: a water-insoluble synthetic resin component A; and an emulsifier resin B in a mass ratio of A to B of from 70:30 to 30:70. The emulsifier resin B is a reaction product of a water-insoluble synthetic resin B1 that includes hydroxyl groups as functional groups, a synthetic resin B2 that includes carboxyl groups as functional groups, and a neutralizing agent for the carboxyl groups of B. The amount of the neutralizing agent is such that the neutralizing agent is able to neutralize from 5 to 200% of the carboxyl groups of B. A process for preparing a low-solvent aqueous binder includes: mixing the water-insoluble synthetic resin component B1 comprising hydroxyl functional groups and the synthetic resin B2 in bulk or dissolved in an organic solvent to form a mixture; removing the solvent by applying subatmospheric pressure and heating until the content of the mixture is at least 85% by mass; maintaining the mixture at a temperature from 90° to 150° C.

Abstract: A water soluble, non-ionic masking agent is used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards. The masking agent masks portions of the circuit board to prevent adhesion of solder, flux and the like. The masking agent includes a water soluble non-ionic binder resin, a cellulosic non-ionic filler, a non-ionic surfactant, at least one non-ionic associative thickener, and deionized water. The masking agent material is readily removed from the circuit board after manufacture and does not render further wash water processing ineffective. The masking agent is non-ionic, and thus does not agglomerate or clump downstream ion-exchange or filtration media.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive system comprising (a) an etherified amino resin, (b) a polymer prepared from one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, (c) a curing agent, and (d) a polyvinyl alcohol and the use thereof for gluing wood based products. The invention also relates to a hardener composition for gluing systems of the amino resin type comprising, (b) a polymer prepared from one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, said polymer containing post-crosslinking groups, (c) a carboxylic acid and (d) a polyvinyl alcohol and the use thereof for formulating an adhesive system. The invention further relates to a method of application of the adhesive system or the hardener composition onto the surface to be glued.