Abstract: The invention relates to a method for checking the silanization of pale-colored fillers, where a mixture comprising at least one silanized pale-colored filler, preferably silanized silica, and comprising at least one rubber is irradiated with ultrasound waves in a frequency range of 4 to 10 MHz, preferably of 5 to 7 MHz, and the signal strength of the ultrasound waves is determined after transmission through the rubber mixture, where the relative attenuation coefficient ?rel of the rubber mixture in the frequency range of the ultrasound waves is determined, the standard deviation ? of the relative attenuation coefficient ?rel is determined, and ?rel and ? are used for detection of incipient crosslinking of the rubber mixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a preparation method of an oxidized anticoagulant starch adhesive, comprising the following steps: (1) an original starch and deionized water are mixed to form a starch emulsion, then the pH is adjusted to perform an oxidation reaction; a reductant is added to react with the unreacted oxidant, after the reaction is completed, an esterifying agent is added to perform an esterification reaction after adjusting pH; then a product is neutralized, washed, filtered and dried to obtain starch granules; and (2) a 40-50% starch emulsion is formulated by using the starch granules obtained in the step (1), the pH is adjusted to 6.5-7.5 after gelatinization, and dispersing agent, defoamer and water are added to form a starch adhesive. The esterifying agent used is composed of an anion and a cation, which significantly improves anticoagulant effect of the starch adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention discloses cellulosic composites that include mechanical or chemical pulp, and methods for producing such cellulosic composites. Embodiments of such composites may exhibit improved mechanical properties and moisture resistance when compared to composites derived from conventional cellulosic feedstock.

Abstract: A fabric care composition is provided, comprising: a fabric care benefit agent; and a deposition aid polymer is provided, comprising >50 to 99 wt % of structural units of formula (I) wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen, —C1-4 alkyl and —CH2OR3; wherein R3 is selected from —C1-12 alkyl and phenyl; and 1 to <50 wt % of structural units of formula (II) wherein R2 is selected from Formula (III), Formula (IV) and Formula (V) wherein A? is a counter anion; wherein R4 is selected from a hydrogen, a —C1-12 alkyl group and a phenyl group; and wherein R5 is selected from a hydrogen and a —C1-8 alkyl group; wherein the deposition aid polymer has a weight average molecular weight of <100,000 Daltons; and with the proviso that the deposition aid polymer has an average of ?two structural units of formula (II) per molecule.

Abstract: Populations of benefit agent delivery particles are disclosed, the particles having a core and a shell encapsulating the core, the shell comprising certain multifunctional (meth)acrylate-based polymers, along with processes for making and uses of such compositions. The delivery particle has a core to polymer wall ratio by weight from about 96:4 to about 99.5 to 0.5 and a volume-weighted particle size from about 30 to about 50 microns. The compositions deliver core content with a desired delivery profile, such as fragrance delivery at desired touchpoints with higher efficiency. The delivery particle has high pay load, yet exhibits decreased benefit agent leakage, and provides a desired delivery profile.

Abstract: A dielectric material is provided. The dielectric material includes at least one layer of a substantially continuous phase material. The material is selected from the group consisting of an organic, organometallic, or combination thereof in which the substantially continuous phase material has delocalized electrons.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating lignin, wherein the method comprises the following steps: a) dissolving lignin into an aqueous composition, which contains a compound selected from the class of phenols, while keeping the temperature of the composition at 0-6° C.; and b) allowing the composition to react while keeping the temperature of the composition at 60-100° C. and the pH of the composition at a pH value of 6-14. The invention relates further to a method for producing a binder composition and to different applications thereof.

Abstract: A modified conjugated diene-based polymer and a rubber composition including the same are disclosed herein. The modified conjugated diene-based polymer has excellent storage stability and excellent processability, tensile strength and viscoelasticity properties. In some embodiments, a modified conjugated diene-based polymer includes a repeating unit derived from a conjugated diene-based monomer, and a functional group derived from an aminoalkoxysilane-based modifier, wherein the rate of change of molecular weight distribution calculated by Mathematical Formula 1 is 10% or less.

Abstract: A liquid laundry additive is provided, comprising a cleaning booster, wherein the cleaning booster is of formula (I), wherein R1 is a C1-4 alkylidene group; wherein each occurrence of R2 is independently selected from a C2-5 alkylene oxide group; and wherein the sum v+x+y+z is >40.

Abstract: A blended furnish with improved performance characteristics while reducing environmental impact, when applied to a substrate and methods of making and using blended furnish are provided. A composite product using a blended furnish is also provided.

Abstract: A method for making a multi-part resin system includes forming a lignin-formaldehyde resin, forming a phenol-formaldehyde resin, and mixing the lignin-formaldehyde resin and the phenol-formaldehyde to form the multi-part resin system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polycarbonate and a preparation method thereof, which has a novel structure with an improvement in weather resistance and refractive index, while having excellent mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous binder composition for mineral fibers comprising—at least one hydrocolloid, —at least one fatty acid ester of glycerol.

Abstract: A compound represented by formula (I). In formula (I), each L independently represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl group, n indicates the number of L groups, and is either 1 or 2, each Q independently represents a substituted or unsubstituted 3,6-di-t-butyl-9H-carbazol-9-yl group, a substituted or unsubstituted 3,6-diphenyl-9H-carbazol-9-yl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted 3-phenyl-6-t-butyl-9H-carbazol-9-yl group, and in indicates the number of Q groups, and has a value of 5?n.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of sterically hindered amines of the formulae (1) and (2) wherein at least one of the radicals Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5 and Z6 is C1-C18 alkyloxy or C5-C7 cycloalkyloxy and the remaining of the radicals Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5 and Z6 are hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-C18 alkyloxy or C5-C7 cycloalkyloxy, and at least one of the radicals Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5 and Y6 is a group of formula —CH2—CH?CH—R and the remaining of the radicals Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5 and Y6 are hydrogen or a group of formula —CH2—CH?CH—R, and the other substituents are as defined according to the present invention, methods for stabilization of an organic material, and a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (1?).

Abstract: An etching composition contains phosphoric acid, phosphoric anhydride, a compound represented by the following Formula 1, and a silane compound comprising at least one silicon (Si) atom, excluding the compound represented by Formula 1: wherein, in Formula 1, A is an n-valent radical, where n is an integer of 1 to 6, L is a direct bond or hydrocarbylene, Y is selected from NR1, O, PR2 and S, where R1 to R2 are independently hydrogen, halogen, a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group, or non-hydrocarbyl group, X and Z are independently selected from N, O, P and S, and Ra to Rc are independently an unshared electron pair, hydrogen, or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group.

Abstract: Liquid peroxycarboxylic acid laundry compositions, namely bleaching and disinfecting compositions combining mixed peroxycarboxylic acids to provide synergistic efficacy are disclosed. Methods of using the liquid peroxycarboxylic acid laundry compositions for low temperatures and a use pH with detergent and water from about 6 to about 10 are also disclosed. Beneficially, the liquid peroxycarboxylic acid laundry compositions and methods of using the same do not include sulfonated peroxycarboxylic acids and sulfonated carboxylic acid, such as peroxy sulfonated oleic acid/sulfonated oleic acid (PSOA/SOA).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial coating composition having antiviral activity against coronavirus, the composition comprising: an adhesive having adhesiveness to a surface coated therewith; and a coronavirus antiviral material which is to be attached to the surface by the adhesiveness of the adhesive and exhibits antiviral activity against coronavirus.

Abstract: A process the production of a crude liquid lignin oil (CLO), the process includes the steps of providing a lignin-rich solid feedstock and subjecting the lignin-rich solid feedstock to a treatment in a polar organic solvent in the absence of an effective amount of added reaction promoter, such as a heterogeneous and/or homogeneous catalyst and/or hydrogen, and providing a lignin composition, the treatment includes a step of contacting the lignin-rich solid feedstock with a polar organic solvent under operating conditions of an operating temperature up to 210° C., an operating pressure lower than 50 bar and a residence time up to 240 minutes, wherein the ratio (w/v) of lignin (in lignin-rich feedstock) to polar organic solvent ranges between 1:1.5 and 1:15, or between 1:2 and 1:10 or between 1:2 and 1:5.

Abstract: A one-piece combination detergent tablet is provided and includes: a detergent composition body A, a color-care and anti-stain composition body B, and an antibacterial and softening composition body C. The detergent composition body A includes: an anionic surfactant A, a non-ionic surfactant A, a polymeric water-soluble film A, an additive A, and water. The color-care and anti-stain composition body B includes: an anionic surfactant B; a non-ionic surfactant B; a polymeric water-soluble film B; an additive B; and water. The antibacterial and softening composition body C includes: a non-ionic surfactant C, a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant, a polymeric water-soluble film C an additive C, and water. The one-piece combination detergent tablet can be stably stored and has an extended shelf life and a reduced transportation costs.