Abstract: Provided are aminoalcohol compounds for use as additives for paints and coatings. The compounds are of the formula (I): wherein x, R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and RA are as defined herein.

Abstract: A low refractive index film-forming composition and a low refractive index film are prepared with a method in which fluoroalkyl group-containing silicon alkoxide (B) is mixed with silicon alkoxide (A) to obtain a mixture; water (C), formic acid (D), and an organic solvent (E) are mixed with the mixture to produce a hydrolysate of the mixture; and silica sol (F) obtained by dispersing beaded colloidal silica particles in a liquid medium is mixed with the hydrolysate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a microemulsion for a fiber treating agent providing softness, hydrophilicity, improving texture of a fiber and stability and dilution ability. A microemulsion composition includes the following components (A) to (E): (A) a linear organopolysiloxane having two or more polyoxyalkylene-containing organic groups represented by —CH2—CH(OH)CH2O—(C2H4O)b—(C3H6O)c—Z per molecule and a viscosity at 25° C. of 100 to 5,000 mPa·s in an amount of 80-98 mass %, (B) a nonionic surfactant, with an HLB factor of 12-16, in an amount of 1-10 parts by mass, based on 100 parts by mass of the component (A), (C) an anionic surfactant in an amount of 0 to 3 parts by mass, based on 100 parts by mass of the component (A), (D) an organic acid in an amount of 0.5-2 parts by mass, based on 100 parts by mass of the component (A), and (E) water in an amount of 1-5 mass %.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for polarizing plates, a polarizing plate using the same, and an optical member including the same, the adhesive composition including an epoxy compound, a (meth)acrylic compound, and a polyfunctional thiol compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a solution comprising organofunctional siliconates, silicates and, optionally, the cocondensation products thereof, and to the solutions and an installation for the production thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a method for controlling a free lime content of a clinker by regulating the free lime content. Here the amount of sulfur trioxide resulting from fuel and the used amount of a fluorine-based mineralizer are regulated using the following Formulas (1) to (3), thereby controlling the free lime content (f.CaO) of the clinker. f.CaO=0.29×e(0.65×A)(A=a×SO3+b)??(1) a=0.0001×F+9.2×t?0.18×HM?9.2??(2) b=?0.0005×F?32.8×t?2.9×HM+28.4??(3) SO3 is an amount of sulfur trioxide in the clinker; a is a coefficient satisfying Formula (2); b is a coefficient satisfying Formula (3); F is an amount of fluorine in the clinker; when a burning temperature is X° C., t=X/1450; and HM is a hydraulic modulus.

Abstract: Provided is a bearing steel capable of exhibiting excellent cold workability in cold working that follows spheroidizing annealing and also capable of ensuring excellent abrasion resistance and rolling fatigue characteristics as a bearing member or the like. The bearing steel contains C: 0.9 to 1.10%, Si: 0.05 to 0.49%, Mn: 0.1 to 1.0%, P: not more than 0.05% (excluding 0%), S: not more than 0.05% (excluding 0%), Cr: 0.03 to 0.40%, Al: not more than 0.05% (excluding 0%), N: 0.002 to 0.025%, Ti: not more than 0.0030% (excluding 0%), and O: not more than 0.0025% (excluding 0%), with the remainder being iron and unavoidable impurities. The average aspect ratio of cementite is not more than 2.00, the average circle-equivalent diameter of cementite is 0.35 to 0.6 ?m, and the number density of cementite having a circle-equivalent diameter of not less than 0.13 ?m is not less than 0.45/?m2.

Abstract: A cubic nitride compact having a polycrystalline mass of cubic boron nitride particles, present in an amount of at least 70 percent by volume and a binder phase, which is metallic in character. In addition, a compact in which the binder phase is preferably superalloy in character.

Abstract: Methods for making composite products are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the method can include combining a plurality of lignocellulose substrates, a free radical precursor, and a polyphenolic material to produce a mixture. The polyphenolic material can be in a liquid form, a solid form, or both when combined to produce the mixture. The method can also include maintaining the mixture at a temperature of less than 60° C. for at least 10 minutes while retaining at least 11 wt % of the free radical precursor charged to the mixture. The mixture can also include heating the mixture comprising at least 11 wt % of the free radical precursors charged to the mixture to a temperature of at least 60° C. to about 300° C. to produce a composite product.

Abstract: Methods for making lignocellulose composite products can include combining a plurality of lignocellulose substrates, calcium lignosulfonate, and a free radical precursor to produce a mixture. The free radical precursor can include an oxidant and a catalyst. The mixture can be at least partially cured to produce a lignocellulose composite product.

Abstract: In some examples, a method for making a composite product can include combining a plurality of lignocellulose substrates, one or more complexed metal catalysts, one or more complexing agents, and one or more oxidants to produce a lignocellulose binder mixture and heating the lignocellulose binder mixture to produce a composite product. The lignocellulose binder mixture can have a molar ratio of the complexing agent to the complexed metal catalyst of about 0.1 or greater.

Abstract: The present invention provides an austenite-ferrite stainless steel. The steel composition contains in % by weight: 0.01%?C?0.10% 20.0%?Cr?24.0% 1.0%?Ni?3.0% 0.12%?N?0.20% 0.5%?Mn?2.0% 1.6%?Cu?3.0% 0.05%?Mo?1.0% W?0.15% 0.05%?Mo+W/2?1.0% 0.2%?Si?1.5% Al?0.05% V?0.5% Nb?0.5% Ti?0.5% B?0.003% Co?0.5% REM?0.1% Ca?0.03% Mg?0.1% Se?0.005% O?0.01% S?0.030% P?0.040% the rest being iron and impurities resulting from the production and the microstructure being composed of austenite and 35 to 65% ferrite by volume, the composition furthermore obeying the following relations: 40?IF?65 with IF=10% Cr+5.1% Mo+1.4% Mn+24.3% Si+35% Nb+71.5% Ti?595.4% C?245.1% N?9.3% Ni?3.3% Cu?99.8 and IRCGCU?32.0 with IRCGCU=% Cr+3.3% Mo+2% Cu+16% N+2.6% Ni?0.7% Mn and 0?IU?6.0 with IU=3% Ni+% Cu+% Mn?100% C?25% N?2(% Cr+% Si)?6% Mo+45 as well as a method of manufacture of plates, bands, coils, bars, wires, profiles, forged pieces and molded pieces of this steel.

Abstract: A composition that can be used for abrasive processing is disclosed. The composition includes an organic bond material, an abrasive material dispersed in the organic bond material, and a plurality of microfibers uniformly dispersed in the organic bond material. The microfibers are individual filaments having an average length of less than about 1000 ?m. Abrasive articles made with the composition exhibit improved strength and impact resistance relative to non-reinforced abrasive tools, and improved wheel wear rate and G-ratio relative to conventional reinforced tools. Active fillers that interact with microfibers may be used to further abrasive process benefits.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous suspension and/or aqueous dispersion of calcium carbonate obtained by the process of manufacturing a calcium carbonate-containing slurry prepared by addition of one or more zirconium compounds, wherein the aqueous suspension and/or aqueous dispersion of calcium carbonate consists essentially of calcium carbonate, water, one or more zirconium compounds and optionally, one or more phosphate-free additives acting as dispersion and/or grinding aid agents.

Abstract: A durable hydrophobic coating composition containing fluorinated silanes for metallic surfaces, such as stainless steel surfaces. The composition includes at least one fluorine-containing silane compound, at least one phosphorus-containing silane compound, and at least one hydrolysable compound. This coating is suitable for condenser tubes, among other applications, to promote dropwise condensation.

Abstract: A method for producing an emulsion of ASA in an aqueous solution of a cationic amylaceous substance, without having to use a loop for recirculating the product at the emulsification unit. The produced emulsion is characterized by both a fine and monodisperse particle size, and no overheating is involved that could lead to negative phenomena of hydrolyzing the ASA. The corresponding production device is also described.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a hardening accelerator composition by reaction of a water-soluble calcium compound with a water-soluble silicate compound, said reaction being effected in the presence of a water-soluble dispersant having at least one polyalkyleneglycol structural unit with a functional group at one end of the polyalkyleneglycol, being able to interact as an anchor group with the surface of cement particles, the hardening accelerator composition and its use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a structure based on glass fiber coated with a resin composition designed to reinforce bonded abrasive articles, the resin composition including the following constituents in the proportions indicated, expressed in percentage by weight of solid matter: 75 to 98% of a mixture of at least one novolac having a glass transition temperature lower than or equal to 60° C. and at least one novolac having a glass transition temperature above 60° C., 0.5 to 10% of at least one wax, 0 to 3.5% of at least one plasticizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides dense silica particles with reduced metal impurities. Specifically, the present invention provides a colloidal silica produced by using an alkyl silicate as a starting material, wherein, with respect to a sample prepared by adding, as an internal standard, 1 wt. % of polydimethylsilane to a dried product of the colloidal silica, a peak area value calculated using a formula of a colloidal silica peak area/a polydimethylsilane peak area is 15 or less, the peak areas being determined by an obtained solid-state 29Si-CP/MAS-NMR spectrum. The present invention further provides a method for producing the colloidal silica.

Abstract: A method for coloring powders is provided that includes mixing a base powder and non-incorporated pigments. A colored powder composition having a base powder particle and at least a partial shell of non-incorporated pigments about the base powder particle is also provided. Articles having a coating of the colored powder composition are also provided.