Abstract: The present invention describes two-component coating compositions which for curing require no polyisocyanates or melamine-formaldehyde resins as crosslinkers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reinforced polyamide molding materials which can be prepared from a polyamide blend and, for example, by compounding with cut fibers or continuous filaments on twin-screw extruders and have mechanical properties which are usually not compatible with one another, namely a combination of exceptionally high rigidity and strength and at the same time good toughness. Furthermore, a high heat distortion temperature (HDT) is achieved according to the invention. The thermoplastic polyamide molding materials according to the invention are suitable for the production of moldings or other semifinished products or finished articles, which can be produced, for example, by extrusion, injection molding, direct methods or direct compounding, in which the compounded polyamide molding material is processed directly by injection molding, or other deformation techniques.

Abstract: There is provided herein a composition comprising: (A) a silanol and/orhydrocarbon-terminated polyorganosiloxane in an amount of from about 30 weight percent to about 90 weight percent; and, (B) a moisture curable silylated polyurethane resin in an amount of from about 10 weight percent to about 70 weight percent. There is also provided herein in another embodiment a two part sealant composition wherein the first part comprises: (A) a silanol and/or hydrocarbon-terminated polyorganosiloxane in an amount of from about 15 weight percent to about 60 weight percent, (B) a moisture curable silylated polyurethane resin in an amount of from about 2 weight percent to about 32 weight percent, and (C) a filler, said weight percents being based on the weight of the first part.

Abstract: Provided is a toner for developing an electrostatic image wherein an environment variation difference in a charging ability can be controlled to be small while having sufficient low temperature fixability. The toner includes toner particles that contain at least a binder resin. The binder resin contains a polymer prepared by polymerizing a polymerizable monomer represented by a following general formula (1). In the general formula (1), R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms; and R3 represents a hydrogen atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. X represents an oxygen atom or a single bond; Y represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a single bond; and Ar represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group.

Abstract: There are provided a radical polymerizable composition having a low viscosity suitable for coating, a cured product obtained by curing the composition, the cured product having a high refractive index and high toughness and being not easily cracked or chipped when cutting, and a plastic lens obtained by curing the composition. A radical polymerizable composition includes phenylbenzyl(meth)acrylate (A), a urethane(meth)acrylate (X) having an aromatic ring in its molecular structure, and a radical polymerization initiator (Y) as essential components.

Abstract: The application describes a method of preparing a polymer that includes: mixing in an aqueous solution comprising water and a water-soluble alcohol: a vinyl-based monomer having a sulfonic acid functional group, a bifunctional vinyl-based cross-linking agent, and a polymerization initiator, to form a reaction solution, where the monomer and the cross-linking agent are soluble in the reaction solution; and polymerizing the monomer and cross-linking agent to form the polymer. The application further describes a polymer that includes a polymer backbone comprising sulfonic acid functional groups; and crosslinks comprising alcohol functional groups.

Abstract: The invention provides an ethylene-based polymer formed from at least the following: ethylene and a “monomeric chain transfer agent (monomeric CTA),” comprising a “copolymerization end” and a “chain transfer end.

Abstract: An anisotropic self assembled structure comprises isotropic grafted nanoparticles in a polymeric matrix, the self-assembled structure comprising (a) a one-dimensional string of the grafted nanoparticles within the matrix, the string having a width of one nanoparticle and a length of 1-10 nanoparticles, (b) a substantially two-dimensional sheet of the grafted nanoparticles within the matrix, the sheet having a length and a breadth of at least one micron respectively, wherein the sheet is about 2-5 nanoparticles in thickness, or (c) a plurality of three dimensionally interconnected structures where the width of each of the structures is 1-10 nanoparticles; wherein each grafted nanoparticle comprises a substantially spherical inorganic core nanoparticle and a polymeric brush structure grafted thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mono-substituted phosphinic acid and to the use thereof as a regulator in radical polymerization. Such regulators do not result in the formation of poorly soluble salts, and in addition, the polymers produced with the regulators according to the invention are characterized by a uniform polymerization degree having a narrow size distribution. In addition, the invention relates to a method for producing such mono-substituted phosphinic acids.

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: Polyelectrolyte resulting from polymerization, for 100 mol %, of: a) a molar ratio ?50% and ?99% of monomer units originating from at least one cationic monomer; b) a molar ratio >1% and ?50% of monomer units originating from at least one monomer including a fully or partially salified free weak acid function; c) optionally a molar ratio >0 mol % and ?5 mol % of monomer units originating from at least one monomer of formula A-C(?O)—O—[(CH2—CH(R1)—O]n—R (I), where n is, independently, a number from 1 to 50, A is a monovalent unsaturated aliphatic radical having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, R1 is a hydrogen atom, a methyl radical, or an ethyl radical, and R is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having 8 to 30 carbon atoms; and d) optionally a molar ratio >0% and ?1% of a diethylene or polyethylene cross-linking monomer.

Abstract: The present invention aims at solving the problems of conventional methods for producing an 18F-labeled compound, that is, the problem of purification of a compound in a liquid phase synthesis method and the problem of an insufficient yield due to the reduction of reactivity in a solid phase synthesis method. There is provided a method for producing an 18F-labeled compound including: allowing a high molecular compound containing a residue of a precursor compound to be labeled and a residue of a phase transfer catalyst in the molecule thereof to react with 18F?; and removing the 18F-labeled compound from the high molecular compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous binder composition comprising (a) at least one emulsion polymer comprising as monomer units a C1-C8 alkyl (meth)acrylate, a vinylaromatic compound having up to 20 carbon atoms or mixtures thereof, (b) at least one water-soluble alkyd resin having a weight-average molecular weight of between 5000 and 40 000 Da, and (c) at least one alkyd resin having a weight-average molecular weight of more than 100 000 Da in the form of an aqueous emulsion, wherein the solids content of the mixture of (a), (b), and (c) is less than 60% by weight, and also to their use and preparation.

Abstract: Radiopaque polymer compositions and methods for making the compositions are provided. These radiopaque polymer compositions include shape memory polymer compositions comprising a crosslinked polymer network, the network comprising a first repeating unit derived from a monofunctional iodinated monomer and a second repeating unit derived from a multifunctional non-iodinated monomer wherein neither of the two monomers is fluorinated. Devices formed from radiopaque polymer compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic device materials. The materials contain a copolymeric additive for glistening resistance.

Abstract: An aqueous resin composition with gas barrier properties contains (i) polyurethane resin having aurethane group and a urea group in a total concentration of 25 to 60% by weight and having a acid value of 5 to 100 mgKOH/g, (ii) a swelling inorganic layered compound (e.g., a water-swelling mica, and a montmorillonite), and (iii) a polyamine compound having an amine value of 100 to 1900 mgKOH/g. The polyurethane resin (i) is obtained by a reaction of (A) an aromatic, araliphatic or alicyclic polyisocyanate, (B) a polyhydroxyalkanecarboxylic acid, and at least one component selected from (C) a C2-8alkylene glycol and (D) a chain-extension agent (e.g., diamine, hydrazine and a hydrazine derivative), and neutralized with a neutralizing agent. The proportion of the acid group of the polyurethane resin (i) relative to the basic nitrogen atom of the polyamine compound (iii) is 10/1 to 1/5 as the equivalent ratio.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for silver plating onto metal surfaces such as PWBs in electronics manufacture to produce a silver plating which is greater than 80 atomic % silver, tarnish resistant, and has good solderability.

Abstract: The present invention provides a latex resin composition for rubber gloves without sulfur and a vulcanization accelerator and a method of manufacturing dip-formed article using the composition. The composition comprises a conjugated diene monomer; an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer; an ethylenically unsaturated acid monomer; an ethylenically unsaturated monomer copolymerizable with the ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer and the ethylenically unsaturated acid monomer; and a reactive compound including two or more reactive groups. According to the manufacturing method, productivity is improved by omitting a long maturation process included in a traditional glove manufacturing process; not only an adverse effect caused by traditional sulfur and vulcanization accelerator is reduced but also rubber gloves with excellent physical properties can be provided.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion containing a vinylidene chloride polymer (P1) containing vinylidene chloride in a proportion of at least 50% by weight, and at least one random, alternating or gradient copolymer (C1) having: a) at least one monomer unit (m1) carrying at least one phosphonate group —PO(OH)(OR1) with R1 being a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical comprising from 1 to 11 carbon atoms, and b) monomer units (m2) which represent at least 50% by weight of the copolymer (C1), derived from at least one monomer (M2) chosen from styrene, maleic anhydride, itaconic acid and the (meth)acrylic monomers corresponding to the general formula CH2=CR2R3 in which R2 and R3 are described herein, copolymer (C1) not containing monomer units derived from vinylidene chloride.

Abstract: Carbamate and thiocarbamate compounds are described that comprise a polymerizable moiety and one or more free hydroxyl and/or thiol groups. Polymers may be obtained by polymerizing these carbamate and/or thiocarbamate compounds. The carbamate and thiocarbamate compounds, as well as the polymers they produce may be formulated into adhesive, agricultural, biocide, cleaning, coating, encapsulation, membrane, oilfield, performance chemical, and personal care compositions.