Abstract: The present invention relates to dispersion powders comprising a) at least one base polymer from the group consisting of the vinyl ester, vinyl ester comonomer, vinyl ester/ethylene, (meth)acrylate and styrene/acrylate polymers, b) from 1 to 25% by weight, based on the base polymer, of at least one protective colloid, c) from 1 to 25% by weight, based on the base polymer, of at least one partially acetalized, water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol, d) from 0 to 20% by weight, based on the total polymer weight, of anticaking agent and e) if required, further additives, the use of these, and process for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tire tread compound that is highly loaded with silica. This compound offers the advantages of silica compounding without the need for solution SBR. More specifically, the tire tread rubber formulations of this invention offer an excellent combination of traction, treadwear and rolling resistance characteristics. The subject invention discloses a tire which is comprised of a generally toroidal-shaped carcass with an outer circumferential tread, two spaced beads, at least one ply extending from bead to bead and sidewalls extending radially from and connecting said tread to said beads; wherein said tread is adapted to be ground-contacting; wherein the tread is comprised of (1) 5 phr to 40 phr of a polyisoprene rubber selected from the group consisting of natural rubber and synthetic polyisoprene, (2) 20 phr to 60 phr of high vinyl polybutadiene rubber having a glass transition temperature which is within the range of −40° C. to 10° C.

Abstract: An aqueous-dispersing composition which gives a coating being excellent in storage stability and forming a coating film being excellent in stain-proofing property and stain removable property and having sufficient gloss and hardness, and the composition contains said colloidal silica, in solid content, in an amount of more than 50 parts by weight up to 300 parts by weight and said organoalkoxysilane in an amount of 0.1 to 20 parts by weight on the basis of 100 parts by weight in solid content of an aqueous dispersion of fluorine-containing polymer particles.

Abstract: Water-borne base coats, the resin solid of which contain 40 to 90 wt-% of a water-dilutable polyester binder, 0 to 50 wt-% of one or more additional binders, 0 to 20 wt-% of one or more paste resins and 10 to 40 wt-% of one or more cross-linking agents, wherein the water-dilutable polyester binder has a weight average molecular mass of 5000 to 50000, an acid value of 10 to 50 mg KOH/g, a hydroxyl value of 30 to 100 mg KOH/g and an average hydroxyl-functionality of 2 to 3 and consists of 5 to 25 wt-% of structural units —O—R—O— derived from one or more macrodiols having a hydroxyl value of 25 to 120 mg KOH/g, wherein R represents residues located between the terminal hydroxyl groups of the one or more macrodiols, are suitable for preparing water-borne base coat/clear coat-two-layer coatings, in particular water-borne base coat/powder clear coat two-layer coatings.

Abstract: Novel compositions and methods are disclosed for manufacturing an artificial prosthesis, whether for medical, dental or cosmetic use. The compositions include a family of monomeric esters having increased solvency and decreased volatility.

Abstract: A process for continuous preparation of filler-containing rubber powders including mixing a filler suspension and rubber latex in the liquid phase. The liquid mixture is passed through a tube, at least a coagulant is added to the tube and filler-containing rubber particles are precipitated. The liquid mixture is passed through at least one throttle position of variable throttle cross-section provided in the tube. The throttle cross-section is adjusted so that the drop in pressure in the liquid mixture achieved across the throttle position is greater than 0.5 bar.

Abstract: Aqueous polymer dispersion comprising from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of polymer of an emulsifier A) having a phosphate group, wherein said emulsifier consists at least 50% by weight of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide groups and the proportion of the ethylene oxide groups and propylene oxide groups is in each case at least 10% by weight, based on the overall amount of the ethylene oxide and propylene oxide groups.

Abstract: A resin composition for a resin magnet includes a resin binder containing a thermoplastic resin as a main component and a polymerized fatty acid based polyamide elastomer: and a magnetic powder mixed and dispersed in said resin binder. The resin composition further contains an ultra fine powder of an inorganic filler having a particle size of 1 &mgr;m or less. A process of producing pellets of a resin composition for a resin magnet, includes the steps of: mixing pellets of a binder resin with a magnetic powder on a batch processing basis; supplying the mixture to a kneading-extruder by means of a counting feeder; and extrusion-molding the mixture, to obtain pellets of a molding material for a resin magnet, in which the magnetic powder is mixed and dispersed in the binder resin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricant-feeding material which can be used at a temperature as high as from 100° C. to 120° C., exhibits an excellent mechanical strength and stably maintains a lubricating oil having a high polarity such as ester oil and polyphenylether oil, which have excellent lubricating properties or heat resistance, or a grease comprising such a lubricating oil as a base oil in a large amount. The lubricant-feeding material comprises a polyester elastomer comprising a hard component made of a first polyester and a soft component made of a second polyester or polyether solidified containing a lubricating oil compatible with the polyester elastomer or a grease comprising the lubricating oil as a base oil, the lubricating oil oozing from the surface of the polyester elastomer.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the preparation of a water-based graft copolymer of a carboxyl functional polyester and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a low level of volatile organic compounds.

Abstract: A heel stock portion of an oil seal may be made of latex elastomer based compounds instead of volatile organic compounds. One embodiment of a latex elastomer based compound may comprise approximately 5-35% aramid fiber, approximately 10-20% metal oxide, approximately 10-60% carbon filler, approximately 1-5% curative, approximately 20-50% latex flouroelastomer, and approximately 10-50% mineral filler by weight based on the weight of the heel stock part of an oil seal. Another embodiment of a latex elastomer based compound may comprise approximately 10-40% aramid fiber, approximately 2-10% mineral fiber, approximately 2-10% carbon filler, approximately 20-40% mineral filler, approximately 2-10% metal oxide, approximately 5-20% glass fiber, approximately 1-5% curative accelerator, approximately 1-5% curative, approximately 1-5% anti-oxidant, approximately 10-40% latex nitrile elastomer, and approximately 1-5% polyester fiber by weight based on the weight of the heel stock part of an oil seal.

Abstract: A non-aqueous dispersion of a polymer in a non-polar hydrocarbon. The polymer is produced by a free-radical addition polymerization reaction of a group of monomers including at least one polar monomer and at least one amine-functional monomer which takes place in the presence of an alkyd resin.

Abstract: An organic particulate-filled adhesive is provided comprising ionomeric particulate dispersed in a polymer matrix containing water-soluble polymer or water-dispersible polymer. The adhesive preferably contains a plasticizer. If desired, in some formulations, the adhesive can contain additives, such as opacifying agents, skin cleansers, skin moisturizers, vitamins, and herbal extracts. The adhesive can have pressure sensitive adhesive properties, although such properties are not necessary. The adhesive can be formulated so as to be useful as a repulpable adhesive and as a cosmetic adhesive.

Abstract: The invention provides a thermosetting aqueous primer composition that includes a dispersed polyurethane polymer, an acrylic polymer emulsion polymerized in the presence of the polyurethane dispersion, and a crosslinking component that is reactive with at least one of the polyurethane polymer and the acrylic polymer. The polyurethane polymer has a glass transition temperature of 0° C. or less. The acrylic polymer has a glass transition temperature that is at least about 20° C. higher than the glass transition temperature of polyurethane resin. The invention further provides a composite coating having as a primer layer a cured layer of the primer composition of the invention and having at least one topcoat layer.

Abstract: An inorganic particle-containing composition comprising: (A) inorganic particles; (B) a binder resin; and (C) at least one plasticizer selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the following formula (1): R1&Parenopenst;O—R2&Parenclosest;mOOC&Parenopenst;CH2&Parenclosest;nCOO&Parenopenst;R3—O&Parenclosest;mR4  (1)  wherein R1 and R4 are the same or different alkyl groups having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or alkenyl groups, R2 and R3 are the same or different alkylene groups having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or alkenylene groups, m is an integer of 0 to 5, and n is an integer of 1 to 10, and compounds represented by the following formula (2):  wherein R5 is an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or alkenyl group. A transfer film and a plasma display panel production process using the composition are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is polymer blend, which includes at least two immiscible polymers, and a compatibilizer used to produce a substantially homogeneous blend. The compatibilizer is a functionalized nanocomposite which prevents segregation of the polymer components in the polymer blend. The nanocomposites are formed by combining an organoclay and an intercalation agent. The intercalation agent is a reaction product of a polyamine functionalized with an alkyl halide in a polar solvent. The compatibilized blends are used in thin films, which are especially useful in microlithographic applications and as lubricants in low tolerance magnetic disks.

Abstract: Heterophasic polyolefin alloys, with a semi-interpenetrating network structure and an outstanding combination of high stiffness, low temperature toughness and optionally a low coefficient of thermal expansion of propylene polymers and elastomers, are produced by melt compounding propylene polymers with a co-continuous blend, which contains 5 to 60% by weight of gel and was produced by reacting mixtures of propylene polymers and elastomeric polyolefins or styrene butadiene ethylene terpolymers with ethylenically unsaturated, hydrolyzable organosilane compounds in the presence of silanol condensation catalysts. Heterophasic polyolefin alloys are suitable for the production of films, sheets, fibers, panels, coatings, injection molded article, pipes, hollow objects and foams.

Abstract: Base rubber containing 70-100 wt % of styrene-butadiene rubber whose glass transition temperature (Tg) is higher than −33° C. and less than −10 ° C., a vulcanizing agent, and compounding agents added to the base rubber as necessary are kneaded. A mixture obtained by kneading them is put in a forming die. While the mixture is being injection-molded or press-molded, the base rubber is vulcanized to form an outsole.

Abstract: The present invention provides surgical article and suture coated with bioabsorbable microdispersions which contains a fluid carrier that is a liquid polymer and a particular material.

Abstract: A composition for bonding ligno-cellulosic materials to form shaped products, the composition containing a formaldehyde based thermosetting bonding agent and capsules containing an agent reactive with said bonding agent which is at least one of a resin hardening agent, a flame/fire retardant and a water absorbent, wherein the capsules have walls that are capable of degradation to allow access of the agent to the bonding material, such degradation being at a temperature above the temperature prevailing in the system prior to application of heat in a final compression and heating stage.