Abstract: A latex product composition that includes an anionicaily-stabilized latex; at least one volatile base compound; and one or more water soluble, polymers or polymeric adducts that have a backbone with a plurality of amine functional groups and hydroxyl functional groups. The polymers or polymeric adducts may be an addition product formed from at least one multifunctional amine compound reacted with one or more polyfunctional epoxy compounds, one or more monofunctional epoxy compounds, or a combination thereof. The polymers or polymeric adducts are formed by the addition reaction of the amine compound and the one or more epoxy compounds with 1.3 to 3.8 amine functional group per epoxy functional group. The addition product may be present in about 0.1 to 15.0 wt. % and the at least one volatile base compound is present in about 1.0 wt. % to 10.0 wt. % based on the weight of the particles present in the anionicaily-stabilized latex.

Abstract: A boat comprises: an external surface; an antimicrobial coating applied to at least a portion of the external surface comprising a silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof. The silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof is one or more of: 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium ion, 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride, 3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium ion, or 3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride. The external surface can be a hull configured to contact water, wherein, the external surface is located at the hull. The external surface can be an interior configured to accommodate one or more passengers. The boat can further include an interior configured to accommodate one or more passengers, and the external surface can be a carpet at least partially covering a floor portion of the interior.

Abstract: A dental resin composite material is provided that is reduced in darkness of its color tone, and also reduced in burning and color unevenness. Specifically provided are a dental resin composite material including 100 parts by mass of a polyaryletherketone resin, 10 parts by mass to 300 parts by mass of inorganic particles, and 90 ppm or less of an impurity having an aromatic ring, a method of producing the dental resin composite material, and a polyaryletherketone resin for producing a dental resin composite material, to be used for producing the dental resin composite material.

Abstract: An aqueous, bubble forming composition is provided that contains glitter, wherein the glitter is strongly both lipophilic and hydrophilic and therefore able to preferentially release from the contact surface of the bubble forming toy while maintaining the structural integrity of the bubbles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kit of parts for preparing a glass ionomer composition for dental use, the kit comprising a Paste A and a Paste B, Paste A comprising water, acid-reactive inorganic filler A, phyllo silicate(s), Paste B comprising water, poly-acid, non acid-reactive filler B, optionally chelating agent. The invention also relates to a hardenable composition obtainable by combining the pastes of the kit or parts and to the use of such a composition as or for preparing a dental cement, dental filling material, dental core build up material or dental root channel filling material.

Abstract: Hydrogels and composite material containing hydrogels and liposomes dispersed therein, which exhibit a reduced friction coefficient compared to neat hydrogels or composites containing hydrogels, processes for preparing the same, and methods for using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses functionalized nanomembranes, a method for preparation and their use. The functionalized nanomembrane comprises a) a first layer comprising a nanomaterial, b) a second layer comprising a biorepulsive material, the second layer being attached to at least one side of the first layer, and c) affinity groups, attached to the second layer.

Abstract: A masterbatch manufacturing method comprises an operation in which rubber latex and a carbon black slurry containing a compound according to Formula (I), below, are mixed. At Formula (I), R1 and R2 each indicates a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbons, an alkenyl group having 1 to 20 carbons, or an alkynyl group having 1 to 20 carbons. R1 and R2 may be the same or different. M+ indicates sodium ion, potassium ion, or lithium ion.

Abstract: The disclosed medical examination glove comprises natural or nitrile rubber latex, and a water soluble singlet oxygen generator. The glove can be manufactured by contacting a glove former with a coagulant solution comprising divalent calcium cations and carbonate particles and a water soluble singlet oxygen generator and then contacting the glove former with a natural or nitrile rubber latex dispersion.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a golf club grip having excellent abrasion resistance and a high coefficient of friction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition, which contains or consists of a matrix of at least one thermoplastic polymer capable of crystallization and, incorporated therein, at least one azine dye and at least one ion liquid. Said polymer composition is characterized in that the crystallization point relative to non-additivated polymer compositions is substantially reduced. The invention further relates to a corresponding additive composition for the crystallization and/or for the lowering of the crystallization point of thermoplastic polymers or polymer compositions capable of crystallization.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for manufacturing a biodegradable synthetic polymeric material wherein the process has the steps of binding, pelletizing, extruding; and sealing. Moreover, the invention discloses degrading substances which participate in the first three steps (a, b, c) wherein the degrading substances comprise betaine (C5H11NO2), cassava (yucca) starch (C6H10O5), carrot carotene (C40H56), water, carbon monoxide, corn glucose (C6H12O6), and a carboxylic acid of 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed are an artificial marble composition having a natural marble texture, and a method for producing artificial marble using the same. The artificial marble composition according to the present invention comprises: a first resin mixture; and a second resin mixture which is added to the first resin mixture and has a viscosity different from the first resin mixture, wherein each of the first and second resin mixtures comprises a base resin and an inorganic filler, and wherein the second resin mixture further comprises a thixotropic agent.

Abstract: A system for making and using a ground product that includes one or more of: a reactor operated to react a guar split with a reagent at a reaction temperature in a range of 120° F. to 180° F. to form a guar derivative, and a treatment and transfer section for optionally treating the guar derivative and transferring the guar derivative to a co-grinder. The co-grinder is operably associated with a heated vacuum system and is operated to co-grind an acid with the guar derivative to form a ground product.

Abstract: A composition and method are provided for producing a 3-D printable material comprised of a marine biodegradable base polymer and a gelling agent in a ratio preselected to achieve a desired rate of degradation of a structure printed from the material. Suitable polymers include polycaprolactone (PCL), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), or polybutylene succinate (PBS). The gelling agent is typically agar. Faster rates of degradation of the structure are obtained with larger proportions of gelling agent in the composition. The composition may also include biological materials to further promote or control the biodegradation of the structure, and other additives such as nutrients for microorganisms or solidifying agents. 3-D printing of the material occurs at relatively lower temperatures to avoid damage to the biological materials.

Abstract: Described herein are devices, compositions, and methods for improving color discernment.

Abstract: This invention provides emulsions and adhesives comprising proteins that can be isolated from a variety of sources including renewable plant biomass, and methods of making and using such emulsions and adhesives.

Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a phase change material, a hydrophobic sorption material, and a viscosity modifier. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material comprising a phase change material and a hydrophobic sorption material.

Abstract: A filler for a heat transfer member includes: a core material which is made of an inorganic material or metal material having a thermal conductivity of 15 W/mK or more, and transfers heat; and an insulating film which includes a silicon oxide film and a diamond-like carbon film having electrical insulation properties, and covers the core material. The dielectric breakdown voltage of the filler is 500 V or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the sector of the industry for extracting and processing natural rubber, and other components, from plant material. In particular, the invention relates to a process for extracting resin and rubber from guayule and/or guayule type plants, which comprises harvesting, preserving and mechanically and chemically treating the parts of the plant, applicable both in the laboratory and on an industrial scale, characterized by significantly high quantity yields and high quality of the extracted products.