Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a process for treating a subterranean earth formation by introducing a monovalent salt of monochloroacetic acid into said subterranean earth formation in the presence of a chelating agent which comprises at least one carboxylate group having a monovalent counterion and furthermore comprises a carbon chain carrying at least five hydroxyl groups. Preferably the cation of the monovalent salt of monochloroacetic acid is sodium.

Abstract: An easily tearable film with excellent linear cuttability, as well as a multilayer film, a packaging material, and a container are provided.

Abstract: A multi-layer membrane with fire-resistant properties having improved thermal stability and shelf-life is provided. The multi-layer membrane 10 has at least a water resistant polymeric layer 12 bonded to a fire resistant component 13. The fire resistant component 13 has a first fire retardant coating 16 bonded to a carrier layer 14. The fire resistant component may further include a second fire retardant coating 28 bonded to a surface of the carrier layer opposite to the first fire retardant coating. The first and second fire retardant coatings comprise a filler 24, 30 mixed with a carrier 26, 32. The membrane may include a back bonding layer 36 bonded to the bottommost layer thereof to adhesively secure to a structural support structure such as a roof. A release liner 42 may be releasably secured to the back bonding layer. Additional layers may be included to provide for further support and/or additional functional properties to the membrane.

Abstract: A system for continuously treating recycled polystyrene material includes a hopper/densifier configured to feed recycled polystyrene material into the system. An extruder can turn the recycled polystyrene material into a molten material. In some embodiments, the extruder uses thermal fluids, electric heaters, and/or a separate heater. Solvents, such as toluene, xylenes, cymenes, and/or terpinenes can aid in generating the molten material. The molten material can be depolymerized in a reactor and a catalyst can be used to aid the depolymerizing. In certain embodiments, the catalyst is contained in a permeable container. In some embodiments, copolymers/monomers are grafted onto the depolymerized material. The depolymerized molten material can be cooled via a heat exchanger. The product can be isolated by extraction, distillation, and/or separation. In some embodiments, the product is treated through filtration and absorption media. In some embodiments, multiple reactors are used.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing resin particles by melt-kneading with a non-water-soluble resin in a wide range of melt-kneading temperature according to the melting point or glass transition temperature of the resin. This production method includes melt-kneading a water-soluble matrix, containing a modified polyvinyl alcohol-based resin, and a non-water-soluble resin to form a pre-molded article in which the non-water-soluble resin is dispersed in particulate; and bringing the pre-molded article into contact with an aqueous solvent to elute the matrix. The modified polyvinyl alcohol-based resin contains in a side chain thereof an alkyl group including at least one hydroxyl group (for example, a 1,2-dihydroxyalkyl group).

Abstract: The present development is an extrusion coated barrier film with perforated holes for breathability and a moisture vapor barrier. More specifically, the coated barrier material comprises biaxially oriented nylon film extrusion coated with a blend of an acid copolymer and at least one block copolymer material made up of rigid polyamide blocks and soft polyether blocks. The extrusion coated barrier film can be thermally laminated to expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam boards, which can be used as housewrap, roofing underlayment, or in other construction materials.

Abstract: The present application provides an adhesive composition for a foldable display including a thermocurable resin; an ionic salt; and a crosslinking agent, wherein the adhesive composition for a foldable display has storage modulus of 104 Pa to 106 Pa at ?30° C. and 60° C. after curing, an adhesive film using the same, and a foldable display including the same.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing polyester polyhydric alcohol is provided. The method for manufacturing the polyester polyhydric alcohol includes steps as follows. A polybasic acid and a first polyhydric alcohol are mixed for a first oligomerization reaction, so as to form a first oligomer mixture. A second polyhydric alcohol is added into the first oligomer mixture for a second oligomerization reaction when a remaining amount of the first polyhydric alcohol in the first oligomer mixture is lower than or equal to 1 mol %, so as to form a second oligomer mixture. A catalyst is added into the second oligomer mixture for a polycondensation reaction, so as to obtain a polyester polyhydric alcohol product. The polyester polyhydric alcohol product has an Alpha value of lower than 30.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article comprising a fiber reinforced composition (C), said composition comprising a propylene polymer (PP), an elastomeric ethylene copolymer (E) and fibers (F).

Abstract: A method includes admixing an aqueous polysaccharide solution into an oleaginous base fluid, and adding a divalent ion source to produce one or more polysaccharide microspheres.

Abstract: An alkyd polymer composition for use in low volatile organic compound (VOC) containing products that exhibits a Gardner-Holdt viscosity with 30 weight % mineral spirits at 25° C. that is less than or equal to Z4, a thy-hard time of less than 10 hours when tested with metal driers according to ASTM D 1640-03, and a clear appearance. The alkyd polymer composition includes, as polymerized units an alkyd polymer of one or more fatty acids; a sugar alcohol having at least 6 carbon atoms; a polyol with four or more hydroxyl functional groups; and an aromatic polyacid with two carboxylic acid groups located in a meta-position relative to one another. The alkyd polymer composition includes at least one aliphatic oxide ring having one or more peaks located between 75 to 90 ppm as measured using C13 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

Abstract: Provided is a multilayer coating film comprising an effect base coating film and a colored base coating film formed on the effect base coating film, wherein when X=[(C*45)2+(C*75)2]1/2 and Y=[(L*15)2+(C*15)2]1/2+[(L*25)2+(C*25)2]1/2, X is 80 or more and Y is 145 or more (wherein C*15, C*25, C*45, and C*75 represent chroma values calculated from spectral reflectances of light illuminated at an incident angle of 45 degrees and received at light-receiving angles of 15 degrees, 25 degrees, 45 degrees, and 75 degrees deviated from specular reflection light to the side closer to the incident light; and L*15 and L*25 represent lightness values when light illuminated at an incident angle of 45 degrees is received at light-receiving angles of 15 degrees and 25 degrees deviated from specular reflection light to the side closer to the incident light).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates drilling fluids and methods of producing and using drilling fluids. The drilling fluid includes an aqueous base fluid; a clay-based component; and a shale inhibitor comprising silica grafted with glutamate-glycol. The method of producing the drilling fluid includes reacting silica with glutamate and glycol thereby forming a shale inhibitor comprising silica grafted with glutamate-glycol; and mixing an aqueous base fluid, a clay-based component, and the shale inhibitor to produce a drilling fluid. The method of using the drilling fluid in drilling operations includes mixing an aqueous base fluid, a clay-based component, and a shale inhibitor comprising silica grafted with glutamate-glycol to produce a drilling fluid; and introducing the drilling fluid to a subsurface formation.

Abstract: A mechanochemical process for preparation of valuable products free from persistent organic contaminants and other organic halogen compounds, from waste of non-mixed and mixed, plastics and plastic laminates which is contaminated with persistent organic contaminants and/or contain the organic halogen compounds. Shredded waste is filled into a mill containing milling balls and is further shredded by milling. At least one dehalogenating agent is added. The mixture is milled further, and milling is stopped after a set time period. Before or after this step a further additive is added. The resulting products are separated from the milling balls, and the resulting halogen containing water-soluble products are jettisoned by washing with aqueous solvents and/or the resulting halogen containing, water-insoluble products are not washed out, but remain in the valuable products as fillers. Valuable products prepared in accordance with the process, and methods for their use are also provided.

Abstract: A functional resin composition comprising a biomass-derived component; an aromatic dicarboxylic acid; an alcohol component; a chain extender; and a multifunctional compound. The biomass-derived component is biomass-derived succinic acid or mixture with fossil-derived aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. The multifunctional compound is obtained by reaction of 4,4-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)valeric acid and polyethylene glycol. The functional resin composition has excellent processability, moldability, tearing strength, tensile strength and excellent resistance to hydrolysis.

Abstract: A porous refractory in the K2O—SiO2—B2O3 system is formed by chemical direct foaming by heating to over 600° C., resulting in adherent black or white foam. The foam can function as highly porous thermal insulation, a high or low thermal emissivity surface, as a sealant for deteriorated refractory surfaces, as a filler for pockmarks/holes/gaps or as a bonding agent for parts with large gaps between them.

Abstract: A tackifier composition comprising at least one thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin and an antioxidant composition is provided; wherein a portion of the volatile organic compounds in the thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin has been removed; wherein the antioxidant composition comprises at least one primary antioxidant and at least one secondary antioxidant; and wherein the levels of individual volatile organic compound monitored in the tackifier composition are less than about 0.5 ppm as measured by GC/MS headspace analysis. Processes for producing the tackifier composition are also provided as well as adhesives comprising the tackifier compositions.

Abstract: Wellbore fluids may contain an aqueous base fluid comprising a monovalent brine, a modified starch, and a metal oxide. Methods of using wellbore fluids may include drilling a subterranean well while circulating a wellbore fluid into the subterranean well, wherein the wellbore fluid contains an aqueous base fluid comprising a monovalent brine, a modified starch, and a metal oxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to triarylmethane compounds of the formula (I), which suitable as monomers for preparing thermoplastic resins having beneficial optical properties and which can be used for producing optical devices. R1, R2 are e.g. hydrogen; Y is an alkylene group having 2, 3 or 4 carbon atoms, Ar is selected from mono- or polycyclic aryl and mono- or polycyclic hetaryl; X1, X2, X3, X4 are CH, C—Rx or N, provided that in each ring at most two of X1, X2, X3, X4 are N; Rx is e.g. halogen, CN or CH?CH2. The invention also relates to thermoplastic resins comprising a polymerized unit of the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: A binder composition includes at least: a binder base selected among an oil, a bitumen base, a pitch, a clear binder, or mixtures thereof; an acid compound of general formula (I): R—(COOH)z (I); an amide compound of general formula (II): R?—(NH)nCONH—(X)m—(NHCO)p(NH)n—R? (II), the compounds of formula (I) and formula (II) being provided in a weight ratio of 10:1 to 1:16. A process for manufacturing bituminous mixes including at least the binder composition and aggregates, includes at least the steps of: heating the aggregates to a temperature ranging from 100° C. to 180° C., mixing the aggregates with the binder composition, and obtaining bituminous mixes. A method for transporting and/or storing and/or handling the binder composition includes transporting and/or storing and/or handling the binder composition in the form of blocks or pellets.