Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for the emulsion polymerization of itaconic acid containing ester functionality, for example, the alkyl esters of itaconic acid known as alkylitaconate. More specifically, an ester of polyitaconic acid polymer is produced via emulsion polymerization and contains greater than 50% by weight of an ester of itaconic acid along with a selected particle size and levels of molecular weight and syndiotactacticity.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprises a polyvinyl ether polymer. The polyvinyl ether polymer comprises 2-alkylalkoxyethylene monomeric units independently represented by the formula wherein R1 and R2 represent alkyl groups, and wherein taken together R1 and R2 have from 8 to 30 carbon atoms. An adhesive article comprises a layer of the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition on a substrate.

Abstract: Means for solving the problems The thermoplastic resin composition (X1) of the present invention comprises (A1), (B1), (C1), and optionally (D1) below: 1 to 90 wt % of an isotactic polypropylene (A1); 9 to 98 wt % of a propylene/ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (B1) containing 45 to 89 mol % of propylene-derived structural units, 10 to 25 mol % of ethylene-derived structural units, and optionally, 0 to 30 mol % of C4-C20 ?-olefin-derived structural units (a1); 1 to 80 wt % of a styrene-based elastomer (C1); and 0 to 70 wt % of an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (D1) whose density is in the range of 0.850 to 0.910 g/cm3, wherein (A1)+(B1)+(C1)+(D1)=100 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns polymers derived from siloxane derivatives and comprising at least one ?-thio carbonyl moiety capable of liberating an active molecule such as, for example, an ?,?-unsaturated ketone or aldehyde. The present invention concerns also the use of polymers in perfumery as part of a perfuming or malodor counteracting composition as well as the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles comprising the invention's compounds.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition of matter comprising i) from 35 to 55% w/w of (R,Z)-3-methyl-cyclopentadec-5-en-1-one, having an ee of at least 80%; ii) from 27 to 40% of (R,E)-3-methyl-cyclopentadec-5-en-1-one, having an ee of at least 80%; iii) from 3 to 20% of (S,E)-3-methyl-cyclopentadec-4-en-1-one, having an ee of at least 80%; and iv) from 0 to 5% of (S,Z)-3-methyl-cyclopentadec-4-en-1-one, having an ee of at least 80%; as well as the use as perfuming ingredient of said composition of matter.

Abstract: Aerosolized compositions including a cyclic oligosaccharide; a fragrance; a volatile solvent; and a propellant; wherein the aerosolized composition is free of nonvolatile solvents are described herein. The aerosolized compositions and methods disclosed herein may provide a longer lasting fragrance.

Abstract: A pervious concrete composition comprising a superabsorbent polymer, thereby enabling a water/cement ratio of 0.35-0.50. The superabsorbent polymer can be a cross-linked sodium polyacrylate-acrylamide/acrylic acid copolymer. The invention further comprises methods of installing the pervious concrete compositions.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method for reducing polymer agglomeration or fouling, and its use in processes for the preparation of an acrylate, methacrylic acid, or a methacrylate. According to the present invention, the reagent comprises an alkyl phthalate, an alkaryl phthalate, an aryl phthalate, or a phthalic acid, and applying the reagent to processes for the preparation of an acrylate, methacrylic acid, or a methacrylate to prevent polymeric foulant precursors from agglomerating or to dissolve existing polymeric agglomerates or foulants so as to reduce polymer agglomeration or fouling in the process or storage equipment.

Abstract: A fabric conditioning composition comprising: (a) at least 8 wt % of a fabric conditioning active; (b) a first capsule containing an active material, wherein the first capsule comprises a cured polymeric wall and a core; and (c) a second capsule containing an active material wherein the second capsule comprises a cured polymeric wall and a core; wherein the first and second capsules differ in properties due to their polymer walls having been made using the same polymer and different cure temperatures, curing times, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the preparation of an oxidized terpenes fraction which proved to be particularly useful in the preparation of sandalwood oil building blocks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blend of reinforcement fibers for use in a variety of applications. In particular, the blend of reinforcement fibers can be used in cementitious compositions, such as Portland cement concrete and asphalt cement concrete compositions to reduce or preclude voids and/or cracks formed in the cement concrete upon placement. The blend of reinforcement fibers includes a plurality of first fibers and a plurality of different second fibers. The first and second fibers can be different based on coarseness/fineness, melting temperature, denier and specific chemical or material composition.

Abstract: Fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (“F-POSS”) copolymers and terpolymers useful in the field of coatings for enhancing performance of materials surfaces. Also disclosed are methods for making such copolymers and terpolymers.

Abstract: A rubber composition for tire inhibits increase in a Mooney viscosity and has satisfactory processability, abrasion resistance and mechanical strength. The rubber composition for tire comprises: 10 to 120 parts by mass of silica having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of 150 m2/g or more, based on 100 parts by mass of a rubber component, and 1 to 25 parts by mass of a silane coupling agent comprising a polysulfide coupling agent represented by the following formula (1), based on 100 parts by mass of the silica, wherein the polysulfide coupling agent comprises 83 to 87% by mass of disulfide of x=2 measured by high performance liquid chromatography and has a pH value of 7.7 to 8.2, (wherein x is an integer of 1 or more and has a distribution).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyolefin composition with increased resistance to degradation caused by ClO2-containing water and to a pipe or a fitting made of such a polyolefin composition. The polyolefin composition comprises a polyolefin base resin (A), an antioxidant (B) having a chroman-6-ol structure, and an antioxidant (C) having a phenolic structure and the molecule comprises at least one ester group. The present invention further relates to the use of the polyolefin composition for the production of a pipe or a fitting and to the use of the polyolefin composition for increasing the lifetime of a pipe or a fitting providing the polyolefin composition with resistance against degradation caused by contact with ClO2-containing water.

Abstract: Provide are a rubber composition for tire which is excellent in a wet grip performance and abrasion resistance and which has small rolling resistance and a low fuel consumption, and a tire prepared by using the above rubber composition. The rubber composition is prepared by compounding 100 parts by mass of a rubber component comprising a styrene-butadiene rubber or a styrene-butadiene rubber and a butadiene rubber with 2 to 200 parts by mass of carbon black as a reinforcing filler, wherein the carbon black has at least a hydrogen release rate of 0.2% by mass or more and/or a ratio N2SA/CTAB of 1.2 to 1.5 in which N2SA is a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area and CTAB is a cetyltributylammonium bromide adsorption specific surface area, and has a N2SA of 160 to 300 m2/g.

Abstract: A perfume composition having controlled release of phytoncides in an atmosphere in order to generate an air condition resembling the air environment of a forest is provided. The perfume composition includes a) at least about 0.6% by weight of at least one phytoncide; and b) a perfume mixture including (i) at least one solvent; and (ii) at least one fragrance ingredient. At least about 25% by weight of the at least one phytoncide is selected from the group consisting of pinene alpha, pinene beta and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for degrading off-odors by employing a special 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane compound. Degradation of off-odors to the point of extinction of the off-odor, on hard and/or soft surfaces, in particular on textiles, and in room air, is made possible.

Abstract: A system for delivering a multi-phase fragrance composition comprises a container having a body forming a reservoir and an opening in communication with the reservoir and a multi-phase composition disposed within the reservoir. The multi-phase composition comprises a water phase composition and an oil phase composition and the water phase composition and the oil phase composition are substantially separated. The water phase composition comprises a water phase fragrance and both water and propylene glycol as water phase solvents. The oil phase composition comprises an oil phase fragrance and isopar M as an oil phase solvent. The system further includes a wick in contact with the water phase composition and the oil phase composition and configured to sequentially emit the water phase composition and the oil phase composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coated yarn and a method for manufacturing a coated yarn having outstanding physical properties, the method comprising: collecting thermoplastic polyurethane in virgin form, or from scraps remaining after usage, for example, those used for airbag patterns in a shoe manufacturing process, or from scraps remaining after other thermoplastic polyurethane is processed; mixing the various kinds of thermoplastic polyurethane with various additives; compounding the resultant mixture using an extruder to prepare a thermoplastic polyurethane compound for a coated yarn; and coating the surface of a yarn made from polyester, nylon, spandex, etc. with the compound using an extruder.

Abstract: The fragrant gel polymer system is a process where a complete fragrance formulation remains whole and is then blended with either a polymer or a cross-linking agent. The non-fragrance carrying polymer is then liquefied and made homogenous with a solvent, including esters. The solvents modify viscosity and ease the mixing of the non-fragrance carrying polymer with the fragrance carrying polymer. The method also provides surfactants and wetting agents for further integration and mixing of the fragrance oils with either the polymer or the cross-linking agent during the steps of the process. Mixing of the fragrance carrying polymer and the non-fragrance polymer results in a gel that sets in less time and with less syneresis than existing processes.