Abstract: A coating composition includes a latex component and an agent for replacing all or part of the volatile coalescing solvent. The agent has the following formula: X(AO)nH wherein X is a C6 to C16 group selected from the group of linear, chains, branched chains, aromatic rings, and combinations thereof, AO is an alkyleneoxy group selected from the group of ethyleneoxy groups, 1,2-propyleneoxy groups, 1,2-butyleneoxy groups, and combinations thereof, and n is from 3 to 14. The coating composition has a VOC content of less than or equal to 150 g/L. The agent for replacing the volatile coalescing solvent contributes little or nothing to a total VOC level in the coating composition. As such, the coating composition may be formulated to have a VOC content of less than or equal to 150 g/L, which meets or exceeds standards for VOC content in interior and exterior flat and non-flat paints for all sheen ranges, while providing equivalent or superior properties to those provided by volatile coalescing solvents.

Abstract: A composition is described, encompassing a constituent selected from the group consisting of a modified resin acid (I), a fatty acid (II) and a mixture composed of a modified resin acid (I) and of a fatty acid (II), where the degree of neutralization of the constituent is from 104 to 165%. Its use for the production of microgels is also described.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition, comprising the following amounts of components A, B, C, and D: a) from 3 to 91.9% by weight of one or more styrene copolymers A, b) from 3 to 91% by weight of one or more polyamides B, c) from 5 to 50% by weight of one or more graft polymers C, d) from 0.1 to 25% by weight of one or more terpolymers D, whose oligomer content is smaller than 3% by weight, and also, if appropriate, comprising, as further components, a further rubber E, an at least monofunctional anhydride F, fibrous or particulate fillers G, and also further additives H, has markedly reduced anisotropy of impact resistance.

Abstract: A polymer network, comprises an interfacially polymerized reaction product derived from a surfactant monomer.

Abstract: A flame-retardant composition includes: a powdery acid-modified hydrogenated block copolymer (a) having a bulk density of 0.1 to 0.4 g/ml and which is a hydrogenated block copolymer modified by addition of an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, the hydrogenated block copolymer comprises a polymer block A composed mainly of a vinyl aromatic compound unit and a polymer block B composed mainly of a conjugated diene unit, and has a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 to 500,000; a polyolefin resin (b); a non-aromatic rubber softener (c); and a metal hydrate (d). The flame-retardant composition contains the components (a), (b), (c) and (d) in proportions that satisfy the following relationships (1) to (3): 0.1?Wa/(Wa+Wb)?0.9??(1) 0.05?Wc/(Wa+Wb+Wc)?0.5??(2) 0.4?Wd/(Wa+Wb+Wc+Wd)?0.75??(3) wherein Wa, Wb, Wc and Wd represent masses of the acid-modified hydrogenated block copolymer (a), the polyolefin resin (b), the non-aromatic rubber softener (c) and the metal hydrate (d), respectively.

Abstract: Organic materials which possess outstanding stability to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation comprise as stabilizers at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1. The compounds of formula I are especially useful as stabilizers for protecting polymers and lubricants against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation and as scavengers for oxidized developer in color photographic material.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical/medical rubber compound contains the following components: (A) a composition obtainable by crosslinking (a) 100 parts by weight of an isobutylene polymer having terminal alkenyl groups with (d) a hydrosilyl-containing compound in the presence of (b) from 5 to 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin and (c) from 5 to 100 parts by weight of polybutene during melt kneading, and (B) an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene powder. Compared with conventional thermoplastic elastomers, the pharmaceutical/medical rubber compound and its molded article are free from deformations and have sufficient permanent set resistance even under high temperature conditions, have excellent mechanical properties, low water absorption property, low reactivity and superb gas barrier properties, and can withstand high-temperature sterilization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an organofunctional silane system, in which fluorinated alkyl groups of the general formula F3C(CF2)r(CH2)s— (Ib) are attached to some of the silicon atoms, and a thickener, to a process for preparing such a composition, and to the use of the composition for preventing surface soiling.

Abstract: An oily surface adhesive room temperature curing type organopolysiloxane composition includes: (A) at least one of organopolysiloxanes represented by specific general formulas; (B) heavy calcium carbonate of which the surfaces have been treated with a fatty acid and/or paraffin treating agent; (C) an oil-absorbing carbon powder; (D) a silane represented by a specific general formula or a partial hydrolyzate; (E) a curing catalyst; and (F) an organic compound having one isocyanate group in its molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hotmelt adhesive compositions which comprise at least one thermoplastic polyolefin (P) which is solid at 25° C., and also at least one amide (A) of the formula (I) or (II). These hotmelt adhesive compositions are suitable more particularly for the adhesive bonding of polyolefin films. More particularly it is possible to form assemblies of a substrate (S) and polyolefins bonded with a hotmelt adhesive.

Abstract: Curable elastomer compositions and cured and/or curable articles made therefrom, the curable elastomer composition comprising an essentially unsaturated rubber elastomer, between 0.5 and 25 phr of a metal salt of a carboxylic acid, an effective amount of a peroxide curing agent for curing the elastomer composition and between 0.1 and 10. phr of a hysteresis-decreasing multifunctional curing coagent that decreases the hysteresis of the cured elastomer composition, wherein the hysteresis is measured using a rotorless shear rheometer as a loss tangent at 150° C., 41.85% strain and 10 Hz. The hysteresis of such a cured composition may decrease by at least 15% or alternatively, by at least 25%. The elastomer is useful in tires including, for example, the sidewall supports, the carcass reinforcement and the tread.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymeric material, particularly a thermoplastic material, the includes thermoplastic polyolefin and an elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dispersant and compositions thereof. The dispersant is a residue of a non-aromatic hydrocarbyl substituted carboxylic acid containing three or more acid groups (A), wherein the dispersant may be represented by the Formula and salts thereof: [U—(Y)x-T-N(R1)c-A]d-Z(Q1)j-Wc, wherein the variables are defined herein.

Abstract: To provide an ultrarapid hardening cement composition with high strength, the composition having: excellent fluidity; excellent usable time; and excellent initial strength under low temperature atmosphere as well as under general temperature atmosphere, and improving strength and durability of a hardening product of the composition. An ultrarapid cement hardening composition comprising: an ultrarapid hardening cement (A) comprising a calcium aluminate; and a cement dispersant (B), wherein the cement dispersant (B) comprises a copolymer having: a repeating unit derived from a monomer represented by the following formula (1) and formula (2) as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic elastomer composition and a glass panel molding assembly for a vehicle. The thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a polymer component (1) that comprises a styrene-type thermoplastic elastomer and a polyolefin-type polymer {except for the additives in item (5) below}, a non-aromatic-rubber softener (2), a higher fatty acid derivative (4), and at least one type of an additive (5) selected from (5-a) a vinyl polymer graft-olefin polymer, (5-b) a polyorganosiloxane cross-linked powder; and (5-c) a polyorganosiloxane graft-olefin polymer. And the glass panel molding assembly for a vehicle produced from the aforementioned composition.

Abstract: A process for making a faux finish with a two-part reactive system of materials includes providing a base material liquid of Poly Vinyl Acetate resin and water mixed with a dry powder functional filler and adding an activator liquid to the base material liquid. The activating liquid is a mixture of water and muriate of potash or boric acid product.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes particular amounts of a poly(arylene ether), a polystyrene, and glass fibers. The composition exhibits a highly desirable balance of stiffness, strength, and melt flow properties. Methods of preparing the composition are also described, as are articles prepared from the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to phosphorus-containing mixtures containing compounds of the formula RO—PO(A)-CH2—CH2—CO2H and??(I) HO—PO(A)-CH2—CH2—CO2R??(II) in which A is C1-C18-alkyl, C6-C18-alkylaryl, C6-C18-aralkyl or aryl, R is (D,E)C?C(B, R5) or H B, D, E are identical or different and are each H or C1-C18-alkyl R5 is —CO-alkoxy, a process for their preparation and their use.

Abstract: A cement admixture object of the present invention can make slump-retaining ability excellent to retain fluidity and, at the same time, can realize a viscosity of cement compositions so that work becomes easy at a field handling them, can make the state of a cement composition better. The present invention relates to a cement admixture which comprises a polycarboxylic acid copolymer having a polyalkylene glycol side chain, said polycarboxylic acid copolymer being constituted of two or more species of copolymers with different acid values, and at least one of said two or more species of copolymers with different acid values having an oxyalkylene group containing 3 or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant polymer composition, comprising (A) a polyolefin comprising a polyolefin with a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn>20, (B) a silicone-group containing compound, and (C) an inorganic filler material, to an article, in particular a wire or cable, comprising said flame retardant polymer composition, and to the use of said composition for the production of a layer of a wire or cable.