Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising an ink carrier which comprises: (a) a crystalline trans-cinnamic diester; and (b) an amorphous polyterpene resin.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a polymer resin composition capable of providing an insulating material having a low dielectric constant and excellent mechanical properties, a polyimide resin film obtained by using the polymer resin composition, a preparation method of a polyimide resin film, and a circuit board and a metal laminate including the polyimide resin film.

Abstract: A resist pattern thickening material containing a resin, a cyclic compound expressed by the general formula 1, at least one of compounds expressed by the general formulae 2 to 3, respectively, and water:

Abstract: The disclosure relates to oxygen scavenging molecules, compositions, methods of making the compositions, articles prepared from the compositions, and methods of making the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising an ink carrier which comprises: (a) a crystalline trans-cinnamic diester; and (b) an amorphous polyterpene resin.

Abstract: Compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and oils are disclosed, where the oil is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are methods of making these compositions.

Abstract: Fibers formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and oils are disclosed, where the oil is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are nonwoven webs and articles formed from fibers of these compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hot melt adhesive, comprising at least one polysaccharide ester gained by a reaction of a polysaccharide with an imidazolide in melted imidazole. The invention relates, further, to a process for producing the hot melt adhesive, in which imidazole is melted, and an acid chloride and/or an acid anhydride and/or a lactone is reacted in and with the melted imidazole to form an imidazolide, whereby at least one polysaccharide is added to the melted imidazole, whereby the polysaccharide is reacted with the imidazolide to form a polysaccharide ester.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for converting a solid (meth)acrylate copolymer into a dispersed form by preparing an aqueous dispersion comprising the components (a) a (meth)acrylate copolymer which is composed of free-radical polymerized methyl methacrylate, ethylacrylate and a salt of 2-trimethylammoniumethyl methacrylate, present in solid form as a powder or as a granulate, (b) up to 50% by weight calculated on the (meth)acrylate copolymer (a) of a dispersing agent selected from the groups of (b) i) plasticizers in combination with emulsifiers and/or (b) ii) pharmaceutically acceptable carbohydrates having 6 to 18 carbon atoms with a functional group and (c) water by mixing the components (a), (b) and (c) to give a suspension which becomes an aqueous dispersion during the conversion of the solid (meth)acrylate copolymer into the dispersed form, characterized in that, the (meth)acrylate copolymer is converted into the dispersed form by means of the presence of the dispersing agent at a temperature

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulverulent adhesive for textile reinforcing inserts, which is dispersible in water, for the production of reinforced rubber products. The adhesive thereby comprises an at least partially capped, low-molecular isocyanate, a wetting agent, a binder and also possibly further additives.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the extrusion of a shapable resin-containing composition as a foam, wherein said composition comprises at least one extrudable resin and at least one saccharide ester of Formula I: Also disclosed are foams produced by said processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the extrusion of a shapeable resin-containing composition as a foam, wherein said composition comprises at least one extrudable resin and at least one saccharide ester of Formula I:

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the extrusion of a shapeable resin-containing composition as a foam, wherein said composition comprises at least one extrudable resin and at least one saccharide ester of Formula I: wherein “A” is independently hydrogen or has the structure of Structure I: wherein each “R” is independently an aliphatic or aromatic moiety of about 8 to about 40 carbon atoms, and wherein all of the “A” moieties of at least about 70 wt. % of the compounds of Formula I comprise moieties of Structure I. Also disclosed are foams produced by said processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the extrusion of a shapable resin-containing composition as a foam, wherein said composition comprises at least one extrudable resin and at least one saccharide ester of Formula I: wherein “A” is independently hydrogen or has the structure of Structure I: wherein each “R” is independently an aliphatic or aromatic moiety of about 8 to about 40 carbon atoms, and wherein all of the “A” moieties of at least about 70 wt. % of the compounds of Formula I comprise moieties of Structure I. Also disclosed are foams produced by said processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the extrusion of a shapeable resin-containing composition as a foam, wherein said composition comprises at least one extrudable resin and at least one saccharide ester of Formula I: wherein “A” is independently hydrogen or has the structure of Structure I: wherein each “R” is independently an aliphatic or aromatic moiety of about 8 to about 40 carbon atoms, and wherein all of the “A” moieties of at least about 70 wt. % of the compounds of Formula I comprise moieties of Structure I. Also disclosed are foams produced by said processes.

Abstract: A water-soluble, halogen-resistant film-forming composition useful for packaging water treatment products is disclosed. The film can include an acid-stable, water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol polymer, an oxidizable organic material, a chelating agent, a free radical scavenger, and secondary additives such as plasticizers, lubricants, and surfactants. The resulting film has favorable solubility properties after having been exposed to halogenated (e.g., chlorinated and brominated) compositions such as water treatment and agricultural products for prolonged periods of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copolymer, which is the reaction product of (a) a first prepolymer, comprising a bioactive moiety and at least one radically polymerizable group, and (b) a second prepolymer which is a polyvinyl alcohol having a weight average molecular weight of at least about 2000 that, based on the number of hydroxy groups of the polyvinyl alcohol, comprises from 0.5 to 80% structural units of formula (I) wherein: R is alkylene having up to 8 carbon atoms, R1 is hydrogen or alkyl having up to seven carbon atoms, and R2 is an olefinically unsaturated, electron-attracting copolymerizable radical.

Abstract: Lubricant compositions and processes for producing such lubricant compositions. More specifically, low viscosity lubricant compositions for the working surface of an extrusion die during the processing of plastics that require lubricants to render them processable, such as polyvinyl chloride, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride and copolymers thereof. The lubricant composition may include up to about 70% by weight of at least one metal salt while maintaining a melt viscosity low enough to process on conventional finishing equipment such as prill towers or pastillating equipment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shapeable resin-containing composition comprising at least one saccharide ester, preferably according to Formula I. wherein “A” is hydrogen or has the structure of Structure I: wherein “R” is an aliphatic or aromatic moiety of about eight to about 40 carbon atoms, and wherein at least one “A” moiety of Formula I is a moiety of Structure I. Also provided are shaping methods and shaped products based on the present compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides an extrudable resin-containing composition comprising at least saccharide ester, preferably according to Formula I. wherein “A” is hydrogen or has the structure of Structure I: wherein “R” is an aliphatic or aromatic moiety of about eight to about 40 carbon atoms, and wherein at least one “A” moiety of Formula I is a moiety of Structure I. Also provided are extrusion methods and extruded products based on the present compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition for insulating film production, a preparation method of a low dielectric insulating film using the same, a low dielectric insulating film for a semiconductor device prepared therefrom, and a semiconductor device comprising the same, and more particularly to a coating composition for insulating film production having a low dielectric constant and that is capable of producing an insulating film with superior mechanical strength (elasticity), a preparation method of a low dielectric insulating film using the same, a low dielectric insulating film for a semiconductor device prepared therefrom, and a semiconductor device comprising the same. The coating composition of the present invention comprises an organic siloxane resin having a small molecular weight, and water, and significantly improves low dielectricity and mechanical strength of an insulating film.

Abstract: An earth-friendly tire using raw materials derived from non-petroleum resources instead of all or part of raw materials derived from petroleum resources currently used for tires. The tire is prepared by using a natural rubber instead of a synthetic rubber; an inorganic filler and/or a biofiller instead of carbon black; vegetable oil instead of petroleum oil; and natural fiber instead of synthetic fiber so that the tire comprises a non-petroleum raw material in an amount of at least 75% by weight based on the total weight of the tire.

Abstract: A composition for preparing a porous interlayer dielectric thin film which includes a saccharide or saccharide derivative, a thermo-stable organic or inorganic matrix precursor, and a solvent for dissolving the two solid components. Also provided is a dielectric thin film having evenly distributed nano-pores with a diameter of less than 50 ?, which is required for semiconductor devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent composition comprising each of an acidic and a basic material, wherein the absorbent composition exhibits desirable absorbent properties. Specifically, the present invention relates to an absorbent composition comprising either an acidic water-swellable, water-insoluble polymer having a pKa between about 2 to about 12 or a basic water-swellable, water-insoluble polymer having a pKb between about 2 to about 12 and either a basic or an acidic second material. The absorbent composition has the ability to slowly absorb a large quantity of liquid, particularly while under an external pressure. The absorbent composition is useful in disposable absorbent products, such as those disposable absorbent products that are used to absorb bodily liquids.

Abstract: The present invention provides an extrudable resin-containing composition comprising at least saccharide ester, preferably according to Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pressure sensitive hydrocolloid adhesive compositions having probe tack of about 300-750 grams force, tensile strength of about 500-3500 grams/cm2 and saline absorbency of about 500-5000 grams/m2/24 hours.

Abstract: This invention relates to modeling doughs comprising algin, a sugar based polysaccharide resin, water and a synthetic resin latex. Additionally disclosed are surface active coating compositions for molded compositions of the algin/sugar-based polysaccharide based modeling dough. Hardening and enhanced drying of the modeling compound articles is accomplished by a spray coating application to a finished molded article by a surface active agent coating composition comprising a Boron containing salt and polyvinylpyrrolidone.

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

Abstract: There is provided an adhesion type denture adhesive having superior cleanability, which can be easily removed from a denture base and an oral mucosa for cleansing after the use, while possessing a superior force for stabilizing a denture. The denture adhesive containing a water-soluble polymer as a main ingredient, and containing 0.5 to 60% by weight of an alginate and 0.1 to 20% by weight of calcium sulfate contained therein.

Abstract: A flowable nondigestible oil composition having a Consistency in a temperature range of 20° C. to 40° C. of less than about 600 P.sec(n−1), preferably less than about 400 P.sec(n−1). The flowable nondigestible oil contains a liquid polyol polyester having a complete melt point less than 37° C., and a solid polyol polyester having a complete melt point of at least about 37° C. The solid polyol polyester can be a solid saturated polyol polyester, a solid diversely esterified polyol polyester, a polyol polyester polymer, or a combination thereof, which are crystallized, or co-crystallized, into unaggregated crystal particles of typically less than 10 microns in maximum dimension. The flowable nondigestible oil is made by a process which includes the steps of melting completely the nondigestible oil, crystallizing the solid polyol polyester while applying shear to avoid formation of clusters of crystallized aggregates which can prevent the composition from being flowable.

Abstract: A composition is provided which comprises a first component, a second component, and a compressible substance in which the first component comprises a peroxide, a liquid which comprises water, and a solid particulate; and the second component comprises a polymer, a crosslinking agent, and a solid particulate. The composition can further comprises a sugar. Also disclosed is a process that can be used for preventing a grouting composition from becoming limp. The process comprises combining a grouting composition with a compressible substance in which the composition comprises a first component and a second component as disclosed above.

Abstract: An composition is provided which comprises a first component and a second component in which the first component comprises a peroxide, a liquid which comprises water, a sugar, and a solid particulate; and the second component comprises a polymer, a crosslinking agent, and a solid particulate. Also disclosed are processes for reducing fluid loss in a grouting composition and for anchoring a reinforcing member in a hole using the composition disclosed above.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optionally foamed sealing composition for preformed seals which can swell when treated with water. The invention also relates to a method for the production thereof out of natural rubber and/or elastomers with a matrix comprised of natural rubber/elastomer components and particle-shaped water absorbing material stored therein. The water absorbing material is a combination of (A) polysaccharide(s) selected from cellulose, starch, starch derivatives removed from grafted starch, amylose, amylopectin, dextran, pectin, inulin, chitin, xanthan, alginic acid, alginates, carrageenan, pustulan, callose, laminarin, guluronic acid, pullulan, lichenin or mixtures of the same with (B) a highly water absorbent synthetic polymer selected from polymers based on (meth)acrylate, poly(meth)acrylic acid and the salts thereof, polyacrylamide, polyalcohols or copolymers of said synthetic polymers.

Abstract: A cement pumpability-enhancing additive which confers good pumpability on cementitious compositions such as concrete consists essentially of(a) polyethylene glycol;(b) diethylene glycol monobutyl ether and/or a derivative thereof;(c) polysaccharide; and(d) a thickening polymer selected from the group consisting of polyacrylic acid derivatives, polyacrylic amide derivatives, cellulose ethers, polyphenyl ethers and polyalkylene glycol fatty acid esters;the weight solids proportions of (a), (b), (c), and (d) in the additive being respectively 5-55%, 10-80%, 1-20% and 1-20%. The additive is preferably used with a cement dispersing agent.

Abstract: The present invention, which addresses the needs of the prior art, provides irreversible, hydrophilic gels which can be incorporated into dressing compositions, dermatologically compatible compositions, wound packings, wound dressings, burn dressings, drug delivery dressings, dry films, cosmetic masks and cosmetic wrap dressings. The gels of the invention include a blend of a hydrophilic poly(aldehyde) and a polymer selected from the group consisting of a poly(amide), a poly(amine) and a poly(alcohol).

Abstract: A rubber composition for a tire tread or side wall or for an organic fiber reinforcing layer of a tire contains(i) 100 parts by weight of a diene rubber;(ii) 0.1-10 parts by weight of a sugar and(iii), optionally, 35-100 parts by weight of a reinforcing filler.

Abstract: The rheological properties of latexes and latex paint formulations thickened with non-urethane thickeners according to the invention are modified by adding to the latex or latex paint formulation an amount of a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of from 4 to about 20 sufficient to decrease the low shear viscosity of the thickened latex without a corresponding reduction in the high shear viscosity.

Abstract: A composition of a hydroxyl functional polymer, an acetate functional polymer and a carboxyl functional polymer, which are crosslinked by a polyfunctional aziridine. Preferably, PVOH, polyvinylacetate and a carboxylated styrene/butadiene are used as the polymers. The aziridine can be held separate from the polymers prior to crosslinking. The composition is useful as a wood adhesive or coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-fogging agent for the surface of a thermoplastic resin sheet which exerts the following excellent effects:(1) The effect of inhibiting fogging on the surface of the sheet due to the condensation of vapor can last over an extended period of time;(2) Excellent blocking resistance and coating stability make the anti-fogging surface less peelable in the procedure of heating it over a heating plate in a direct heating process so that it is formed into various shapes; and(3) The incorporation of a polyvalent alcohol having wetting properties in a predetermined amount provides excellent antistatic properties. The present invention provides an anti-fogging thermoplastic resin sheet treated with the foregoing anti-fogging agent.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition comprising(i) 10 to 90% by weight of a sulfonated polyester condensation polymer;(ii) 0 to 80% by weight of a compatible tackifier;(iii) 0 to 40% by weight of a compatible plasticizer;(iv) 5 to 40% by weight of a compatible wax diluent with a molecular weight below 500 g/mole containing at least one polar functional group, said group being present at a concentration greater than 3.times.10.sup.-3 equivalents per gram;(v) 0 to 60% by weight of a compatible crystalline thermoplastic polymer; and(vi) 0 to 3% by weight of a stabilizer,the total of (i)-(vi) to equal 100% by weight.

Abstract: A dried film reinforced with coalescable water insoluble polymer particles which are substantially noncoalesced is disclosed. Also disclosed are dried films reinforced with noncoalesced water insoluble polymer particles which are readily water dispersible. Also disclosed are stable aqueous dispersions for formation of such films which comprise (a) a water insoluble component comprising coalescable polymer particles which have a T.sub.g less than 55.degree. C. and a majority of which have a particle size of less than 1 micron; and (b) a water soluble component which comprises a water soluble polymer capable of inhibiting coalescence of the polymer particles, or a water soluble polymer and a component capable of inhibiting coalescence of the polymer particles.

Abstract: Described is a method of preparing polyacrylamide gel containing capillary tube wherein acrylamide is polymerized from a liquid to a gel within the tube, the improvement comprising the steps of: a) after the polymerization, annealing the gel inside the tube by cycling the gel/tube at least once in a temperature range from 20.degree. C. to a temperature not to exceed about 75.degree. C. and back to ambient; and b) recovering the stress released gel-filled tube. Preferably, the polymerization commences at the middle of the tube and commences toward the extremities of the tube.

Abstract: A flexible packaging printing ink is formulated from a resin binder (e.g. an alcohol soluble polyamide or a water-dispersible polyacrylate), pigment, solvent (e.g. a lower alkanol or water), and an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant. Related methods, compositions and articles are also provided. A method of preparing a polyamide resin by condensing a dibasic acid mixture with a diamine mixture and melt blending the resin with an alkyl polyglycoside is also provided. These polymers are particularly useful as the binder for a flexible packaging laminating ink composition.

Abstract: A water based thixotropic adhesive gel is disclosed which contains: water; polyvinyl alcohol, or wherein a portion of the polyvinyl alcohol is replaced with polyvinylpyrrolidone; xanthan gum to impart thixotropic properties to the gel; and a plasticizer for the polyvinyl alcohol. The gel has a thixotropic index which permits the viscosity of the adhesive to break down when a flexible tube or squeeze bottle dispenser is finger-pressed while having a sufficiently low viscosity to allow for easy extrusion from an orifice having a diameter of about 0.06 to 0.15 inches. When pressure is released, after the desired amount of adhesive has flown out of the dispenser, the adhesive quickly reverts to very close to its original gel state so that it does not run on a vertical surface of porous or semiporous material such as paper. Preferred gels contain a water soluble dye and are clear.

Abstract: The invention relates to a neutral nonionic latex comprising:(a) about 5 to about 70 weight percent of a nonionic polymer comprising polymerized free-radically polymerizable nonionic monomer, based upon the total weight of the neutral nonionic latex, wherein the free radically polymerizable nonionic monomer comprises:(i) about 90 to about 99 percent by weight of nonionic alkyl acrylate monomer; and(ii) about 1 to about 10 percent by weight of nonionic amide monomer; wherein the weight percentages of (i) and (ii) are based upon the total weight of (i) plus (ii);(b) about 30 to about 95 weight percent of an aqueous phase, based upon the total weight of the neutral nonionic latex; and(c) about 2 to about 10 weight percent of a nonionic emulsifier based upon the total weight of the nonionic polymer plus the nonionic emulsifier;wherein particles of the nonionic polymer are stabilized by the nonionic emulsifier and dispersed within the aqueous phase.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymeric composition including starch, at least one synthetic thermoplastic polymer and a plasticiser in which the plasticiser is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of:a) polyols formed by from 1 to 20 repeating hydroxylated units each including from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, provided that when the polyol is formed by only one repeating unit it has at least 4 carbon atoms, with the exclusion of sorbitol,b) ethers, thioethers, inorganic and organic esters, acetals and amino-derivatives of polyols formed by from 1 to 20 repeating hydroxylated units each including from 2 to 6 carbon atoms with the exclusion of acetic esters of glycerine, triethyl citrate and tributyl citrate,c) polyol reaction products having from 1 to 20 repeating hydroxylated units each including from 2 to 6 carbon atoms with chain extenders;d) polyol oxidation products having from 1 to 20 repeating hydroxylated units each including from 2 to 6 carbon atoms including at least one aldehydic or carboxylic functi

Abstract: A molding based on finely divided organic and/or inorganic materials containing, as binder, the solid component of an aqueous polymer dispersion which is obtainable by polymerizing unsaturated monomers which can be polymerized by means of free radicals in the aqueous phase in the presence of a monosaccharide, oligosaccharide, polysaccharide, oxidatively, hydrolytically and/or enzymatically degraded polysaccharide, chemically modified monosaccharide, oligosaccharide or polysaccharide, or a mixture of the said compounds, by the process of free-radical aqueous emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: A water based thixotropic adhesive gel is disclosed which consists essentially of: water; partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol, or wherein a portion of the polyvinyl alcohol is replaced with polyvinylpyrrolidone; a water-soluble high viscosity thickening agent polymer which is compatible with the polyvinyl alcohol and which imparts thixotropic properties to the gel; a water-soluble plasticizer for the polyvinyl alcohol; and a watersoluble defoamer in proportion of ingredients so that the viscosity of the adhesive will break down when a flexible tube or squeeze bottle dispenser is finger-pressed and have a sufficiently low viscosity to allow for easy extrusion from an orifice having a diameter of about 0.06 to 0.15 inches. When pressure is released, after the desired amount of adhesive has flown out of the dispenser, the adhesive quickly reverts to very close to its original gel state so that it will not run on a vertical surface on porous and semiporous surfaces such as paper.

Abstract: A binder for preparing an aqueous ceramics slurry, which contains a hydrophilic polymer such as a water-soluble (meth)acrylic polymer, a polysaccharide of natural origin such as pectin, pectinic acid, glucan, etc., and a polyvinyl compound such as poly(vinyl butyral). The aqueous ceramics slurry contains less than 25 parts by weight of the binder to 100 parts by weight of ceramics powder. The slurry is applied on a carrier film by a doctor blade method and dried to give a ceramics green sheet. A ceramics sheet can be produced by sintering the green sheet.

Abstract: A bituminous binder emulsion is provided and is formed from a dispersion of an organic phase consisting of a bituminous binder in an aqueous phase incorporating an emulsifying system made up of one or more emulsifying agents, a water-soluble thickener and optionally, a pH regulating agent. The thickener which may be used to control the viscosity of the emulsion incorporates at least 40% scleroglucan by weight. The emulsion obtained may be used for road building applications, water-proofing in civil engineering or construction works, or for industrial purposes.