Abstract: A biodegradable bioplastic composition of from 80 wt % to 95 wt % of a polymer having one or more thermoplastic polyester polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) and from 5 wt % to 20 wt % an organic dispersed within the polymer. The biodegradable bioplastic composition is devoid of petrochemically derived components, fossil fuel derived components, processing aids, and plasticizer additives. A process is also disclosed for preparing the biodegradable bioplastic composition. The process involves compounding one or more thermoplastic polyester polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) and an organic to form a mixture and homogenizing the mixture. Homogenizing includes feeding the mixture to a first extruder and extruding the mixture to form a composite composition and feeding the composite composition to a second extruder and extruding the composite composition to form the biodegradable bioplastic composition.

Abstract: Provided is a polyether polycarbonate diol, wherein the ratio of the total number of terminal alkoxy groups and terminal aryloxy groups to the total number of all terminal groups is 0.20% or more and 7.5% or less. Controlling the ratio of the total number of terminal alkoxy groups and terminal aryloxy groups to the total number of all terminal groups included in the polyether polycarbonate diol to fall within the preferable range enables a polyurethane having an intended molecular weight to be produced while the occurrence of rapid polymerization reaction is reduced.

Abstract: A composition including a first monomer including a hydroxy group, a second monomer that does not include a hydroxy group, a third monomer including a terminal heterocyclic group, a fourth monomer including an alkylene glycol, an oligomer, a silane coupling agent, and a photoinitiator. The composition has a viscosity of 5 centipoise to 50 centipoise at about room temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coloring product and a system for producing the coloring product. The coloring product is used for coloring and dying outdoor landscaping materials that enables users to customize the look of their landscaping materials. Various embodiments of the system include a mixer for mixing one or more coloring agents, and water in a specified ratio for producing the coloring product. Additional materials such as a disinfectant and a fragrant agent can also be added to the coloring product. The coloring product can be used on outdoor landscaping such as mulch, rocks, etc., and can be applied to landscaping materials before installation or sprayed on retroactively. In one embodiment, a specialized computer system recommends a coloring product for the landscaping materials.

Abstract: Provided is a friction modifier giving excellent formability in producing a friction material and capable of reducing rust formation on a rotor even when the moisture-absorbed friction material is left pressed against the rotor for a long. The friction modifier is made of a titanate compound having a layered crystal structure, wherein the titanate compound has a rate of chlorine ion dissolution of 0.5 ppm to 400 ppm.

Abstract: Surface-treated infrared-absorbing fine particles, including: infrared-absorbing fine particles; and a coating film containing a metal oxide hydrate provided so as to coat surfaces of the infrared-absorbing fine particles, wherein a carbon concentration is 5.0% by mass or less as measured by a combustion-infrared absorption method.

Abstract: Compositions of at least one matrix polymer that may be a thermoplastic and/or curable polymer having at least one functional group for crosslinking for use in forming articles are disclosed as well as methods for making such articles, wherein the compositions and methods include a carbon nanostructure additive that is three-dimensional, branched and crosslinked. The resulting articles can in one embodiment provide a volume resistivity level of about 0.5 ohm-cm or less which are useful in applications requiring conductivity sufficient to provide electromagnetic interference shielding and/or radio frequency interference shielding. Other articles formed using compositions disclosed herein in other embodiments can demonstrate dissipative and/or quantum tunneling effects and so are useful as self-sensing pressure sensitive articles, such as self-sensing seals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ionomer resin comprising a carboxylic acid ester unit (A), a carboxylic acid unit (B), a neutralized carboxylic acid unit (C), and an ethylene unit (D), wherein, based on the total of monomer units constituting the ionomer resin, the content of the carboxylic acid ester unit (A) is 0.01 to 1.8 mol %, and the total content of the carboxylic acid ester unit (A), the carboxylic acid unit (B), and the neutralized carboxylic acid unit (C) is 6 to 10 mol %, and based on measurement of the molecular weight in terms of polyethylene by GPC with the carboxylic acid unit (B) and the neutralized carboxylic acid unit (C) being converted into a methyl carboxylate unit, the ratio of a low-molecular-weight component having a molecular weight of 2,500 g/mol or less obtained from an integral molecular weight distribution curve is 2.6 to 4.0 mass %, and the number average molecular weight is 8,000 to 14,000 g/mol.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to stabilizer compositions comprising at least one oxalanilide UV absorber, at least one hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS), at least one phenolic antioxidant and optionally further components. Said stabilizer compositions are preferably used in sealants or adhesives based on silyl-modified polymers (SMP). The invention is also directed to a polymer composition based on silyl-modified polymers (SMP) comprising the inventive stabilizer combination of oxalanilide UV absorber, hindered amine light stabilizer (HAL S) and phenolic antioxidant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a waterborne composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of first and second multistage polymer particles, wherein each of the first and second polymer particles comprises a water-occluded core and a high Tg polymeric shell wherein the second multistage polymer particles further comprise a polymeric binder layer superposing the shell. The composition of the present invention is useful for reducing the load of TiO2 in paint formulations, while producing coatings with excellent hiding and scrub resistance.

Abstract: Described herein is a coating composition suitable for application to a panel. The coating composition exhibits stability upon exposure to high temperatures. The coating composition comprises calcium carbonate; titanium dioxide; opacity pigment composite comprising TiO2 encapsulated within a precipitated calcium carbonate shell; calcined diatomaceous earth; aluminum hydroxide; and vinyl acrylic polymer. Described herein are also building panels coated with the coating composition and methods of their formation.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a water soluble or dispersible composition comprising a hydrophobically modified polyalkylene glycol having mono- and di- end capped hydrophobic groups. Additionally, the present disclosure also relates to applications thereof in various industrial areas such as coatings.

Abstract: A catalyst for hydrosilylation is provided. The catalyst comprises a nanoparticle having a surface and a plurality of ligands are tethered to the surface of the nanoparticle. Each ligand includes an independently selected cyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon group having one unsaturated moiety. Platinum is bonded to the unsaturated moiety the cyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon group in the catalyst. A method of preparing the catalyst is also provided. The method comprises mixing a ligand functionalized nanoparticle and a platinum mixture to give the catalyst.

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprising a polyester composition, the article comprising, as measured by differential scanning calorimetry with a heating rate of 20° C. per minute on first heating according to ASTM D3418, at least two different crystalline melting temperatures, wherein a first crystalline melting temperature and a second crystalline melting temperature are each independently 200-290° C.; and a first heat of fusion and a second heat of fusion that are each independently at least 3 J/g, preferably wherein a ratio of the first heat of fusion to the second heat of fusion is 1:5-5:1, wherein the polyester composition comprises a first polyester having a phosphorous content of greater than or equal to 20 ppm, a second polyester, and 5-50 weight percent of a plurality of fibers, based on the total weight of the polyester composition, wherein the plurality of fibers have a diameter of 5-25 micrometers.

Abstract: The issue of the present invention is to provide a disazo pigment with high safety in which the content of chemical substances that may be harmful, in particular, in the food packaging field and the like and that may be regulated substances is reduced. A disazo pigment according to the present invention has a polychlorinated biphenyl content of less than 15 ppm and a primary aromatic amine content of less than 700 ppm. Preferably, the disazo pigment is at least one selected from a group consisting of C.I. Pigment Yellow 83, C.I. Pigment Yellow 13, and Cl. Pigment Yellow 14.

Abstract: A resin composition contains a polyphenylene ether compound having a carbon-carbon unsaturated double bond at the terminal, a maleimide compound (A) having an indane structure in the molecule, and an inorganic filler.

Abstract: A styrene resin composition includes: a resin (A) comprising a styrene resin (A1) having a syndiotactic structure and an aliphatic polyamide (A2); and 0.05 to 0.75% by mass of a metal salt (B) of a higher fatty acid. The mass ratio [(A1)/(A2)] between the styrene resin (A1) and the aliphatic polyamide (A2) in the resin (A) is 25/75 to 55/45.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to nanoemulsions of alkyd in aqueous liquids and e.g. nanoemulsions prepared by emulsifying an alkyd mixture in an aqueous liquid, said alkyd mixture comprising an alkyd and an unsaturated hydroxy fatty acid. The invention furthermore pertains to methods of producing the nanoemulsion, and to uses of the nanoemulsion and/or the alkyd nano droplets contained therein.

Abstract: Thermoplastic silicone vulcanisates as masterbatch additives in thermoplastic compositions including thermoplastic elastomer compositions are disclosed. Using thermoplastic silicone vulcanisates as masterbatch additives have been found to, for example increase impact resistance, decrease mechanical modulus and increase surface properties comparative to non-modified thermoplastic compositions. A process for making the masterbatch and thermoplastic composition is also described.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymer particles suitable for use in additive manufacturing and related methods may comprise lignin. For example, said polymer particles may comprise a thermoplastic polymer, a lignin, optionally an emulsion stabilizer, and optionally a compatibilizer. Said polymer particles may be produced by melt emulsification methods and be highly spherical and, consequently, suited for selective laser sintering methods of additive manufacturing.