Abstract: An epoxy resin composition including an epoxy resin and a curing agent as essential components, in which the curing agent comprises a phenol resin which has each structural moiety of a phenolic hydroxyl group-containing aromatic hydrocarbon group (P), an alkoxy group-containing aromatic hydrocarbon group (B) and a divalent aralkyl group (X), and also has, in a molecular structure, a structure in which the phenolic hydroxyl group-containing aromatic hydrocarbon group (P) and the alkoxy group-containing aromatic hydrocarbon group (B) are bonded with the other phenolic hydroxyl group-containing aromatic hydrocarbon group (P) or alkoxy group-containing aromatic hydrocarbon group (B) via the divalent aralkyl group (X).

Abstract: A polyurethane foam sponge that picks up at least 80% of water in a wipe dry performance test is made by variably felting (compressing under heat and pressure) a foam sheet to a compression ratio of about 1.05 to 2.9. The resulting foam sponge has from 5% to 25% of its top and bottom surface portions modified by the variable felting, while its core portion remains substantially unmodified.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a thermoplastic resin composition derived from (i) a polyester derived from a cycloaliphatic diol, and an aromatic diacid; (ii) a polycarbonate derived from at least from 20 mole percent to 100 mole percent of an aromatic diol derived from structure II wherein R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C30 aliphatic, C2-C30 cycloaliphatic and C2-C30 aromatic groups, X is CH2 and m is an integer from 3 to 7, n is an integer from 1 to 4, p is an integer from 1 to 4, and from 0 mole percent to 80 mole percent of a second aromatic dihydroxy compound; and wherein the resin composition is transparent is disclosed. Also disclosed is a process to prepare this composition and articles therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesion-promoter composition for the adhesive joining of metallic or ceramic dental materials to radically curing dental materials, wherein the adhesion-promoter composition contains an alkoxysilane monomer (i), a phosphoric acid ester monomer (ii), a sulphur-containing monomer (iii) and an organic solvent (iv).

Abstract: A polyglycidyl ether compound having a plurality of epoxy groups and a hydroxy group in the molecule is reacted with a silane coupling agent having an isocyanate group, and specifically the hydroxyl group on the polyglycidyl ether compound is reacted with the isocyanate group on the silane coupling agent. Then an organosilicon compound having a plurality of epoxy groups per alkoxysilyl group is synthesized wherein the ratio of epoxy groups to alkoxysilyl groups may be adjusted as desired. The resulting organosilicon compound is useful as a primer and resin modifier.

Abstract: Discussed are heat-curable epoxy resin compositions containing at least one epoxy resin with, on average, more than one epoxide group per molecule, at least one curing agent for epoxy resins, which is activated by an increased temperature and at least one terminally blocked polyurethane prepolymer. Said epoxy resin compositions are particularly suitable for use as one-component, heat-curable adhesives and are characterized by excellent mechanical properties, high glass transition temperatures and high impact resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dental self-adhesive resin cement having clinically-acceptable adherability for various adherends without pre-treatment with primers. Specifically, there is provided the dental self-adhesive composite resin cement comprising: (a) a radical polymerizable monomer, (b) a polymerizable monomer having a phosphonic acid group and/or a phosphoric acid ester group, (c) a polymerizable monomer having a dibasic acid carboxyl group, (d) a filler, and (e) a polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a cyclic guanidine comprising reacting (i) a guanidinium, (ii) a polyamine, and (iii) a weak acid. The present invention is also directed to a coating composition comprising the cyclic guanidine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions uniquely comprising combinations of different grades and/or type of epoxy resins and phosphoric acid into stable, water dispersion, epoxy phosphate ester copolymers. Aqueous thermosetting coating compositions, based on the novel epoxy phosphate ester resins, have the ability to reduce the requirements of curing temperature and time. The resultant coating films have superior protective properties, film properties, and wider applications than the conventional epoxy phosphate ester resins.

Abstract: A composition and method for making a composition that increases friction between a first surface and a second surface while also cleaning the first surface. The composition is an anti-slip detergent that can assist in preventing slip-and-fall accidents on wet floors that have recently been mopped. The composition includes a synthetic dimerized thermoplastic resin, a surfactant, tall oil distillate, (2-methoxymethylethoxy)-propanol, 2,2?,2?-trihydroxy-triethylamine, and water. The composition may also include an acrylate copolymer to further enhance its friction-producing properties.

Abstract: Copolymers based on a polyamide containing at least one graft lateral chain consisting of ethylenic unsaturated compounds, in construction chemistry, as well as with the prospecting, exploiting and completion of oil-and gas deposits and with deep bore holes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel poly(ethylene oxide)imine; a novel amine reactive moiety; a novel moisture activated latent curing adhesive or sealant mixture comprising (1) a ketimine or aldimine, and (2) an amine reactive moiety; and a novel moisture activated latent curing adhesive or sealant comprising the reaction product of (1) and (2).

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing a cycloolefin resin composition, comprising a step of hydrogenating a resin composition. The resin composition before hydrogenation, which is used in the above step, includes 0.01 to 20 parts by weight of an unsaturated hydrocarbon compound having a boiling point of 50° C. or higher, for example, a monomer employed in polymerization, per 100 parts by weight of the resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a UV absorbing optical element comprising a polymer optical element substrate, and a UV light absorbing amount of a tris-aryltriazine-based UV absorber incorporated in said substrate. The present invention also provides a method for forming a UV absorbing optical element.

Abstract: Described are osteogenic paste compositions with enhanced osteoinductive properties for use in bone repair. Compositions comprising a quickly resorbable paste carrier, a more slowly resorbed mineral matrix, and Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) or other osteogenic factor are described which enable increased osteoinductive activity while retaining a reliable scaffold for the formation of new bone at the implant site. Methods for making and methods for therapeutic use of the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polymer blends comprising at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer and two different poly-olefins which can be homopolymers. The ethylene/?-olefin interpolymers are block copolymers comprising at least a hard block and at least a soft block. In some embodiments, the ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer can function as a compatibilizer between the two polyolefins which may not be otherwise compatible. Methods of making the polymer blends and molded articles made from the polymer blends are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing as a main component, an epoxy resin which has a structure comprising a polyaryleneoxy structure such as polynaphthylene oxide as a main skeleton, (methyl)glycidyloxy group and aralkyl group being introduced on an aromatic ring of the polyaryleneoxy structure, and which has low viscosity, according to the present invention, there can be provided an epoxy resin composition which can impart remarkably excellent flame retardancy and dielectric characteristics to a cured article and a cured article thereof, an epoxy resin, a phenol resin as an intermediate of the epoxy resin, and a method for producing the epoxy resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoresponsive adhesives. The invention further relates to methods for the reversible attachment of retinal implants, other implants, and drug delivery devices.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising a polymer that comprises an oligomeric macromonomer and a core from which the oligomeric macromonomer extends, wherein the oligomeric macromonomer comprises reactive functional groups and has an average functionality ranging from 1.0 to 30, and wherein the core is <10 weight % of the total polymer weight.

Abstract: The invention features dental compositions containing a basic filler that has been surface-treated with a strong acid to increase the shelf life of the composition.