Abstract: The process to prepare a storage stable aqueous co-dispersion of epoxy resins and at least a silane oligomer is given. This aqueous co-dispersion of epoxy resins with a silane as part A, of a curable paint composition in which the part B comprises a hardener and optionally pigments and additives. This epoxy resins with the silane provide equal performance even after several months' storage.

Abstract: Emulsions, and processes for making the emulsions, useful for imparting water resistance to gypsum products are disclosed. Process for making the emulsion and gypsum products made from the emulsion are also disclosed. The emulsions of the invention include at least one paraffin wax and a hydrophilic metallic salt. The emulsions of the invention may further include a saponifiable wax substitute for montan wax. The emulsions of the invention may further include a biocide.

Abstract: Emulsions, and processes for making the emulsions, useful for imparting water resistance to gypsum products are disclosed. Process for making the emulsion and gypsum products made from the emulsion are also disclosed. The emulsions of the invention include at least one paraffin wax and a hydrophilic metallic salt. The emulsions of the invention may further include a saponifiable wax substitute for montan wax. The emulsions of the invention may further include a biocide.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for forming epoxy resin are provided, and compositions and methods for forming epoxy resin composites are provided. In one embodiment, a composite comprises an epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin component comprising a glycidyl ether of an aryl substituted phenolic compound, a curing agent component, and a substrate. In one embodiment, a composite comprises an epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin component and a curing agent component comprising an aryl substituted phenolic compound, and a substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for preparing sol-gel resins from phenolic compounds and aldehydes. The process includes reacting an hydroxylated benzene and a catalyst with an aldehyde to form a liquid storage stable intermediate. The storage stable intermediate may then be stored for a period of time before being utilized in a process to prepare the sol-gel resin, in either monolith or particle form, by subsequently reacting the intermediate with an hydroxylated benzene and a catalyst.

Abstract: Sol-gel resins can be prepared using one or two-step processes to produce small granules or pellets of resin that are easy to handle. The methods include agitating phenolic compounds and aldehydes in the presence of a catalyst and a solvent. The reactants are brought together over a period of time to avoid an undesirable buildup of heat within the reaction mass. Condensation of the material continues under agitation sufficient to knead the material as it gels. During this gelation, the material begins to form into smaller parts until particles, the shape of granules, are produced. The condensation continues to the degree that the material is no longer capable of sintering during packaging and storage. The material thus made can be easily discharged, packaged, portioned, and further processed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manufacturing process for the preparation of ?,?-branched alkane carboxylic acids providing glycidyl esters with an improved softness or hardness of the coatings derived thereof. In which the mixture of neononanoic acid providing a high hardness is a mixture where the sum of the concentration of the blocked and of the highly branched isomers is at least 50%, preferably above 60% and most preferably above 75%. In which a mixture of neononanoic acids providing soft polymers is a mixture where the concentration of blocked and highly branched isomers is maximum 55%, preferably below 40% and most preferably below 30%.

Abstract: Apparatus and processes are provided for forming epoxide compounds. In one embodiment, a process for the manufacture of an epoxide is provided including adding an oxidant, a water-soluble manganese complex and a terminal olefin to form a multiphasic reaction mixture, reacting the terminal olefin with the oxidant in the multiphasic reaction mixture having at least one organic phase in the presence of the water-soluble manganese complex, separating the reaction mixture into the at least one organic phase and an aqueous phase, and reusing at least part of the aqueous phase. The invention is also related to a device for performing the above process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of ?,?-branched carboxylic acids vinyl esters comprising the following steps: isomerising and converting an olefin feed with CO and water under Koch reaction conditions to make an acid with a ratio of Non Blocking isomers (NB) versus Blocking isomers (B) of NB/B above 1.5, wherein a blocking isomer has always a tertiary carbon atom in alpha position of the carboxylic acid and in the beta position of the carboxylic acid, whereas a non-blocking isomer has primary carbon atoms in the beta position of the carboxylic acid converting the resulting acid into a vinyl ester.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a bio-based thermosetting foam material with improved properties, in particular improved flame retardant properties, which method includes the steps of a) producing a prepolymer by condensation of at least one phenolic compound and formaldehyde in a ratio of 1:1.0 to 3.0 using 0.15 to 5 wt % of an alkaline catalyst in the temperature range of 50 to 100° C. until the refractive index of the reaction mixture is 1.4990 to 1.5020, b) adding 2 to 40 wt % of at least one natural polyphenol at a temperature of 50 to 100° C., c) adding 2 to 10 wt % of one or more emulsifiers and mixtures thereof, d) adding 2 to 10 wt % of one or more foaming agents and mixtures thereof and e) adding 10 to 20 wt % of a curing agent and f) curing. All wt % being related to the amount of the raw materials used.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions of polyester polyol resins comprising a mixture of ?,?-branched alkane carboxylic acids glycidyl esters with a defined isomeric composition where the sum of the concentration of the blocked and of the highly branched isomers is at least 50%, preferably above 60% and most preferably above 75% on total composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a 1,2-epoxide by catalytic oxidation of a terminal olefin with hydrogen peroxide wherein the catalytic oxidation is performed in a biphasic system comprising an organic phase and an aqueous reaction medium, wherein a water-soluble manganese complex is used as oxidation catalyst, wherein a terminal olefin is used with a solubility at 20° C. of at least 0.01 to 100 g in 1 liter water, and wherein the molar ratio of terminal olefin to hydrogen peroxide is in the range of from 1:0.1 to 1:2.

Abstract: A composition of polyester polyol resins comprising a mixture of ?,?-branched alkane carboxylic glycidyl esters derived from butene oligomers characterized in that the sum of the concentration of the blocked and of the highly branched isomers is maximum 55%, preferably below 40%, and most preferably below 30% weight on total composition.

Abstract: Amino-formaldehyde resins, articles of manufacture from the amino-formaldehyde resins, and processes for making the resins and articles are provided herein. In one embodiment, the amino-formaldehyde resins may be prepared using a reaction mixture including formaldehyde, a monohydroxy cyclic compound, and at least one amino compound selected from the group consisting of urea, melamine, and mixtures thereof. In another embodiment, the amino-formaldehyde resins are produced by reacting formaldehyde, a monohydroxy cyclic compound, and at least one amino compound selected from the group consisting of urea, melamine, and mixtures thereof, and the monohydroxy cyclic compound may be added as a front addition, an intermediate addition, a back addition, or a combination thereof, to the reaction mixture of formaldehyde and the at least one amino compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions of ?,?-branched alkane carboxylic acids glycidyl esters with a define isomeric composition where the sum of the concentration of the blocked and of the highly branched isomers is at least 50%, preferably above 60% and most preferably above 75% on total composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of epichlorohydrin (“ECH”) by catalytic oxidation of allyl chloride (“AC”) with an oxidant wherein the catalytic oxidation is performed in an aqueous reaction medium, wherein a water-soluble manganese complex is used as oxidation catalyst, followed by the isolation of epichlorohydrin.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions of hydroxyl functional acrylic resins (acrylic polyols) comprising a mixture of ?,?-branched alkane carboxylic glycidyl esters derived from butene oligomers characterized in that the sum of the concentration of the blocked and of the highly branched isomers is maximum 55%, preferably below 40%, and most preferably below 30% weight on total composition.

Abstract: Polymeric materials, methods for making the polymeric materials, and photoresist formulations utilizing the polymeric materials are disclosed. In one aspect, a polymeric material is provided including a condensation product of a reaction mixture comprising an aldehyde with a phenolic monomer composition comprising m-cresol, p-cresol, 3,5-dimethyl phenol, and 2,5-dimethyl phenol. The polymeric material may be further contacted with a photoactive compound and a solvent to form a photoresist formulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions of polyether polyol resins (hydroxyfunctional oligo or poly ether) comprising a mixture of ?,?-branched alkane carboxylic glycidyl esters derived from butene oligomers characterized in that the sum of the concentration of the blocked and of the highly branched isomers is maximum 55%, preferably below 40%, and most preferably below 30% weight on total composition.

Abstract: A thermosettable epoxy resin composition having, as components: (1) an epoxy resin; (2) an epoxidized cycloaliphatic dicyclopentadiene phenolic resin; (3) a liquid oligomeric butadiene homopolymer; and (4) a curing agent including one or more alkylphenol novolac resins or alkyphenol co-novolac resins, and one or more poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxides), which resin composition may be used to prepare composites, prepregs, or laminates.