Abstract: Use of aziridines for stabilizing iodine-containing compounds, especially biocides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silane sulfide modifier compounds and methods of making them. The invention also relates to a silane sulfide modified macromolecular compound obtainable by reacting a living anionic elastomeric polymer and a silane sulfide modifier. The silane sulfide modified macromolecular compound may be provided in the form of a polymer composition, and the polymer composition may be vulcanized (cross-linked) by making use of and reaction with at least one vulcanization agent, resulting in a vulcanized polymer composition.

Abstract: This invention discloses a process for the synthesis of a rubbery polymer by emulsion polymerization that comprised polymerizing (1) a conjugated diolefin monomer and (2) a functionalized monomer having the structural formula: wherein the R1 groups can be the same or different and represent hydrogen atoms or alkyl groups containing from 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, wherein R2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, wherein R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, and wherein R4 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, with the proviso that if R3 represent an alkyl group then R4 represents a hydrogen atom, and with the proviso that R4 represents an alkyl group then R3 represents a hydrogen atom, wherein said polymerization is conducted in an aqueous medium, and wherein said polymerization is initiated with a free radical initiator.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to create a composition for coating electric conductors which is significantly more resistant to partial discharges than prior art compositions while the produced insulating layer is highly extensible. Said aim is achieved by a composition comprising 1 to 50 percent by weight of microparticles that have a specifically adjusted electronic defect structure in the crystal lattice, resulting in greater polarizability of the valence electrons, and an organic and/or organic-inorganic matrix.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous systems for polyamideimide, polyether imide, and/or polyamic acid binder solutions. The present invention provides stable aqueous binder solutions equivalent or superior to current aqueous binder solutions.

Abstract: Provided is an additive masterbatch having excellent storage stability (agglomeration resistance), which also has reduced surface tackiness despite comprising a low-melting-point resin additive at a high concentration. The additive masterbatch of the present invention is characterized by comprising, with respect to 100 parts by mass of (A) a polyolefin resin, 65 to 300 parts by mass of (B) a resin additive having a melting point of not higher than 80° C.; and 0.8 to 24 parts by mass of (C) a benzotriazole-based ultraviolet absorber.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the continuous polymerization of a polymer comprising monomeric units derived from styrene and 1,3-butadiene, said process comprising: polymerizing the monomers in the presence of an initiator, and at least one polar agent selected from Formula 1; wherein R1 and R2 are each independently an alkyl, and preferably a C1-C4 alkyl; R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are each independently selected from hydrogen or an alkyl, and preferably hydrogen or a C1-C4 alkyl; and wherein a 1,2-diene is added to the polymerization, and the 1,2-diene to active initiator (active for polymerization) molar ratio is from 0.1 to 1.0, preferably from 0.1 to 0.9, and more preferably from 0.1 to 0.85; and wherein the polar agent to the active initiator molar ratio is from 0.05 to 0.6, preferably from 0.1 to 0.5, more preferably from 0.15 to 0.3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester-based fiber for artificial hair obtained by melt spinning a polyester resin composition. The polyester resin composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyester resin, 5 to 40 parts by weight of a brominated epoxy flame retardant, and 1.5 parts by weight or more and less than 7 parts by weight of an antimony oxide. The polyester resin is at least one kind of resin selected from the group consisting of polyalkylene terephthalate and a copolymerized polyester containing polyalkylene terephthalate as a main component. The polyester-based fiber for artificial hair has aggregates of the brominated epoxy flame retardant that are dispersed in the polyester resin in the form of islands, as viewed in the cross section of the fiber parallel to the fiber axis direction. The present invention also relates to hair ornament products including the polyester-based fiber for artificial hair and a method for producing the polyester-based fiber for artificial hair.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polydiene, the process comprising the steps of (i) providing conjugated diene monomer; (ii) charging a nickel-based catalyst system to the conjugated diene monomer; and (iii) charging a modulating Lewis base to the conjugated diene monomer, to thereby polymerize the conjugated diene monomer in the presence of the modulating Lewis base, where said step of charging a modulating Lewis base is separate from said step of charging a nickel-based catalyst, and where said steps of providing conjugated diene monomer, charging a nickel-based catalyst system and charging a Lewis base form a polymerization mixture that includes less than 20% by weight of organic solvent based on the total weight of the polymerization mixture.

Abstract: A dressing suitable for tires and plastic automotive trim is an alkaline, aqueous emulsion, free from silicone oil, and contains a non-film forming acrylic polymer, an oxidized polyethylene wax, tributoxyethyl phosphate, hydrophilic carbon black, a non-ionic surfactant, and a biocide. The dressing, when applied to a tire or plastic automotive trim produces a lasting, luxurious luster.

Abstract: A composition containing unique particles of copper pyrithione wherein greater than 20 wt % to 90 wt % of the particles have a particle size of greater than 10 microns, as determined by laser light scattering using a particle size distribution analyzer, and wherein the particles are flat acicular needle-shaped is described herein. Also described herein is an antifouling paint containing the copper pyrithione and a method of making the composition and antifouling paint.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing (meth)acrylic-modified polybutadiene free from coloration and white turbidity without using a tin compound. The method for producing (meth)acrylic-modified polybutadiene of the present invention comprises reacting polybutadiene having a hydroxyl group at a terminal and a (meth)acrylic ester in the presence of an organoaluminum compound. As the organoaluminum compound, for example, a compound represented by formula (I) (wherein each of R1, R2, R3, and R4 independently represents a linear or branched C1 to C30 alkyl group) is preferred.

Abstract: Stabilized composition comprising: —at least one homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene; —at least one tocotrienol or at least a mixture of tocotrienol isomers.

Abstract: A water-dispersed coating composition comprising an amino resin, and a dispersion of latex polymer particles comprising from 0.1 to 2 weight percent of a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer and from 0.1 to 2 weight percent of (meth)acrylamide.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to alternate solvent systems for polyethersulfone, polyamideimide, polyether imide, polyimide, and/or polyamic acid binder solutions. The present invention provides stable binder solutions equivalent or superior to current binder solvent solutions.

Abstract: Provided is a polycarbonate resin composition including, with respect to 100 parts by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin mixture (A) consisting of 5 to 100 mass % of an aromatic polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer (A-1) and 95 to 0 mass % of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (A-2) except the component (A-1), the aromatic polycarbonate resin mixture (A) having a content of a polyorganosiloxane unit is 1 mass % or more, 0.002 to 0.200 parts by mass of a phosphorus-based antioxidant (B) and 0 to 0.200 parts by mass of an epoxidation stabilizer (C), in which a reduction ratio P between the viscosity-average molecular weights of the resin composition before and after a pressure cooker test calculated from the calculation equation (I) is 20% or less.

Abstract: An alignment material composition, a flattening material composition, a liquid crystal display device and a process for adjusting the display color of the liquid crystal display device. The alignment material composition or the flattening material composition each includes 0.5-20 wt % of an organic additive, which is one or more of spiropyran compounds, Schiff base compounds, and heterocyclic diarylethene compounds. By way of adding the aforesaid organic additive in the orientation layer or the flat layer of the liquid crystal display device, the display color is allowed to be adjusted in a broad color range without affecting other display performances of the liquid crystal display device.

Abstract: Method for producing a nanocomposite material reinforced by unidirectionally oriented pre-dispersed alumina nanofibers. The process is suited for industrial-scale production of the nanocomposite materials. The nanocomposite production process involves, synthesis of unidirectionally oriented pre-dispersed alumina nanofibers, casting a mat of pre-dispersed nanofibers with a predetermined orientation in the atmosphere of air or other gas(es) by saturating the nanofibers with liquid polymer matrix. Polymer matrix may include thermosets or/and thermoplastics. The material forming the polymer matrix may be heated to its melting point temperature to transform it to liquid phase. After saturation, the polymer matrix is hardened by lowering its temperature or by means of exposing the polymer matrix to UV radiation, electron beam and/or chemical hardeners. The nanomaterial is composed of polymer composite with homogeneously dispersed uniformly oriented reinforcing nanofibers.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are included for preparing a hairy polymeric nanoparticle including first and second shell block polymer arms are at least partially phase-separated and surround a polymeric core. One type of polymeric arm can have a greater polarity than the other type(s) of polymeric arms. A rubber composition including the hairy nanoparticles is also provided.

Abstract: Pre-treatment composition and printing method for printing durable images using such pre-treatment composition are disclosed. A disclosed example of the pre-treatment composition includes a liquid vehicle, a polyvalent metal salt, a latex resin and thickener. Moreover, a printing method is also disclosed with an ink composition comprising of an aqueous liquid vehicle and a colorant after pre-treatment with said pre-treatment composition.