Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the fluid-phase synthesis of a polymer formed from n monomers.

Abstract: A composition useful for imparting durable stain repellence and soil release properties to textile substrates, a method for treating textile substrates using such composition, and the textile substrates obtained therefrom. The composition comprises: (A) at least one fluorinated ionisable polyurethane polymer (PUR) being free from perfluoroalkyl chains and comprising at least one fluorinated block comprising a fluoropolyoxyalkene chain, and at least one functional block comprising an hydrocarbon chain (RHC) having from 2 to 14 carbon atoms, said chain (RHC) comprising at least one ionisable group, said blocks being linked by urethane moieties of formula (I), wherein E is a divalent hydrocarbon carbon group; (B) at least one fluorocarbon polymer (F) comprising at least one perfluoroalkyl chain (Rf) linked by one or more ester moiety of formula (II) and/or urethane moiety of formula (III) and/or urea moiety of formula (IV); and (C) at least one crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous composition for recording medium in a form of aqueous dispersion solution comprising a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin (A) having an average saponification degree of 80-89 mol % and an average polymerization degree of 1700-3500, and containing a polyvinyl alcohol having 1,2-diol structural unit on a side chain thereof, represented by a general formula (1); an inorganic microparticle (B); and a boron compound (C). The aqueous composition of the present invention is not likely to become gel and therefore exhibit excellent preservation stability. Furthermore, the aqueous composition provides a recording layer serving as an ink receiving layer/glossy layer satisfied with gloss, ink absorbency, and water resistance. Accordingly, the present invention may also provide an ink-jet recording medium satisfying surface gloss by forming a coating layer of the inventive aqueous composition on a substrate, even when the substrate has water resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an interpenetrating polymer network structure, which comprises the steps of impregnating a polymer molding with a radical polymerizable composition containing an ethylenically unsaturated compound and a radical polymerization initiator; and polymerizing the ethylenically unsaturated compound in a swollen state of the polymer molding impregnated with the radical polymerizable composition; wherein a chain transfer agent and/or a radical polymerization inhibitor are added to the radical polymerizable composition and/or the polymer molding before impregnating the polymer molding with the radical polymerizable composition. According to the present invention, a highly uniform interpenetrating polymer network structure can be obtained.

Abstract: Spherical particles having a mean diameter in the range from 1 to 20 ?m, comprising (a) from 85 to 99% by weight of a crosslinked random copolymer having a glass transition temperature Tg in the range from ?75 to ?40° C. (b) and from 1 to 15% by weight of at least one organic substance selected from waxes, protective colloids and plasticizers.

Abstract: A binder composition comprising an emulsion copolymer, and a polyol crosslinker.

Abstract: An article and process for using the article under a high temperature and high humidity condition are disclosed. The article comprises or is produced from polyester, at least one ethylene copolymer, and optionally an additive and includes one or more automobile parts and electronic or electrical connectors. The process comprises employing the composition or an article in a hostile environment including a temperature of 60° C. or higher and a relative humidity of at least 60%.

Abstract: A curable composition useful as a thermosetting binder, comprising a polycarboxy polymer or copolymer, a polyol, and, optionally, a phosphorous containing compound.

Abstract: Process for polymerization of ethylene using a catalyst system including (i) a solid catalyst of Ti, Mg and halogen, (ii) a first activator which is at least one trialkylaluminium compound of the formula AlR3, where each R is independently a C2 to C20 alkyl radical, and (iii) a second activator which is at least one alkylaluminium chloride of the formula AlR?2Cl, where each R? is independently a C2 to C20 alkyl radical. The second activator is introduced directly into the polymerization reactor, without precontact with the solid catalyst, continuously or semi-continuously, and at a maximum rate of introduction at any time corresponding to less than 10 ppm by weight of chlorine relative to the rate of polyethylene production.

Abstract: Disclosed are procatalyst compositions having an internal electron donor which includes an adamantane dicarboxylate and optionally an additional electron donor component. Ziegler-Natta catalyst compositions containing the present procatalyst compositions to produce propylene-based olefins with broad molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: A polymerisable ethylenically unsaturated macromonomer being the reaction product of: i) an adduct formed from the reaction of an unsaturated non-mineral oil reacted with an enophile having an acid, ester or anhydride moiety and ii) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a moiety reactive with the acid, ester or anhydride moiety of the enophile and iii) a chain extender material having at least two moieties reactive with the acid, ester or anhydride moiety of the enophile.

Abstract: A cleaning implement comprises an erodible foam substrate, such as a melamine foam substrate and a controlled release system comprising an active agent. The controlled release system comprises a component selected from the group consisting of a polymer matrix, a microcapsule, a particulate porous carrier, a complexing agent, a semi-permeable film and a combination thereof and the active agent is selected from the group consisting of a surfactant, a bleaching agent, a limescale reducing agent, a biocide, a solvent and a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of functional molecules using the thiol-ene coupling reaction and a process for the preparation of protected functional thiols, specifically thioesters is provided. The methods may be used to make functional polymers and other molecules. The method of making a functionalized polymer using a thiol-ene reaction comprises: providing a functionalized thioester having the following formula: wherein R is a functional group and COR? is a protecting group; cleaving the functionalized thioester, forming a functional thiol and an acyl group; providing a polymer having a pendant vinyl group; and reacting the polymer with the functional thiol whereby a functionalized polymer is formed, wherein the functional thiol is not isolated prior to reacting with the polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a medical instrument and a medical material each comprising an aliphatic polyester resin composition, which are hardly reduced in strength and impact resistance upon the sterilization by ionizing radiation or have excellent shape-retaining properties after a heat treatment. Specifically, a medical instrument and a medical material both sterilized by ionizing radiation are provided, each of which contains a biodegradable resin and a polycarbodiimide compound in an amount of 0.1 to 10% by weight on the resin. The biodegradable resin is polybutylene succinate, a copolymer of polybutylene succinate, or a mixture of polybutylene succinate and a copolymer of polybutylene succinate with polylactic acid or poly(3-hydroxyalkanoate). A method of producing such medical instrument and medical material is also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a thermosetting resin composition which can be used for the production of printed circuit boards, having good dielectric properties in high frequency bands so that transmission loss can be significantly lowered, having excellent heat resistance after moisture absorption and thermal expansion properties, and satisfying peeling strength between the resin composition and metal foil. The present invention relates to a thermosetting resin composition of a semi-IPN composite, comprising (A) a polyphenylene ether, and a prepolymer formed from (B) a chemically unmodified butadiene polymer containing 40% or more of a 1,2-butadiene unit having a 1 2,-vinyl group in a side chain of a molecule and (C) a crosslinking agent, in a compatibilized and uncured state; and a resin varnish, a prepreg and a metal clad laminated board using the same.

Abstract: Solvent free, moisture curable reactive hot melt adhesives are prepared using an oxazolidine functional prepolymer and a polyfunctional isocyanate.

Abstract: A non-lathering personal care article in the form of a porous dissolvable solid structure, comprising: from about 0% to about 10% ionic surfactant; from about 1% to about 60% of a non-surfactant cosmetic active; from about 15% to about 70% polymeric structurant, wherein the polymeric structurant has a weighted average molecular weight of from about 40,000 to about 500,000; and from about 1% to about 30% plasticizer. The article has a density of from about 0.03 g/cm3 to about 0.15 g/cm3.

Abstract: A non-halogenated elastomeric latex is disclosed, using as flame retardants, an aqueous dispersion of organoclay and a conventional non-halogenated flame retardant, of which less is needed than conventionally, because of the use of the organoclay. The latex can become a film, sheet, or other article.

Abstract: An ink jet ink composition containing an aralkyl-modified silicone surfactant, an organic solvent, and a metallic pigment.

Abstract: An ink-jet ink is provided. The ink-jet ink includes a compound of formula (1) to form a cured film with high-flame retardancy.