Abstract: A poly(oxyalkylene) polymer and a metal salt of a carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, or alkylsulfate, in combination are useful as a polymer processing additive synergist. Polymer processing additive compositions, homogeneously catalyzed olefin compositions, and other extrudable polymer compositions including a poly(oxyalkylene) polymer and a metal salt of a carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, or alkylsulfate are disclosed. Methods of reducing melt defects during the extrusion of a thermoplastic polymer, which may be a homogeneously catalyzed polyolefin, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Solution comprising about 1 to about 25 wt % of a dye that loses its colour during radical cure and about 75 to about 99 wt % of a solvent mixture, said solvent mixture comprising cyclopentanone and dimethylsulphoxide in a weight ratio of about 60:40 to about 95:5.

Abstract: A method for heat-resistant protection of machinery components made of metal alloy is provided. The method includes preparing a surface of the machinery component to remove impurities, applying at least one layer of a coating composition to the surface of the machinery component, and drying the layer prior to applying a next layer of the coating composition to the surface. The coating composition includes a clay deposit, a polyvinyl alcohol solution, a distilled water, and a mixture including, by weight, from 40% to 60% of nickel, from 5% to 7% of chromium, from 12% to 15% of silicon, from 6% to 8% of titanium diboride, from 3% to 13% of barium oxide, from 1% to 10% of boron oxide, and from 4% to 6% by weight of silicon oxide, up to 2% of molybdenum disilicide, up to 5% of zinc oxide, and up to 2% of magnesium oxide.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide resin composition contains a polyarylene sulfide resin, a transition metal particle, a fibrous inorganic filler, and an inorganic nucleating agent, and a molded article made from the resin composition. The resin composition has excellent mechanical, corrosion, and haze properties, and heat resistance. The resin composition prevents corrosion of a mold and deterioration in the durability of a manufactured product upon injection by effectively removing halogen-based impurities, and also has excellent mechanical, corrosion, and haze properties, and heat resistance. A molded article manufactured from the resin composition satisfies the standards required for components of a vehicle and an electric/electronic device.

Abstract: A present invention provides a nitrite rubber composite, a preparation method thereof and a sealing ring using the composite are provided. The nitrile rubber composite provided by the present invention contains the following preparation raw materials in parts by mass: 100 parts of raw nitrile rubber, 0.1-5 parts of liquid nitrite rubber modified graphene oxide, 60-90 parts of liquid nitrite rubber modified carbon black, 1-3 parts of anti-aging agent, 2-6 parts of compound vulcanizing agent, and 1-3 parts of accelerant.

Abstract: A composition useful for producing a superomniphobic coating on a substrate, the composition comprising a colloidal suspension of a fluorinated siloxane in a non-silicon-containing fluorinated solvent. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises particles of a hydrophobized metal oxide, e.g., silicon oxide, wherein the hydrophobized metal oxide may be fluorinated. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises a non-silicon-containing fluorinated polymer. The invention is also directed to methods for making the above composition. The invention is also directed to methods for using the above-described composition for rendering a substrate superomniphobic.

Abstract: A composition includes a thermoplastic fluoropolymer having vinylidene fluoride units in an amount of at least 30 mole percent and tetrafluoroethylene units in an amount of at least 5 mole percent. The thermoplastic fluoropolymer is free of hexafluoropropylene units or comprises less than 5 mole percent hexafluoropropylene units. The composition further includes at least one of a non-fluorinated, thermoplastic polymer as a major component of the composition or a polymer processing additive synergist. A method of reducing melt defects during the extrusion of a polymer is also provided. Use of the thermoplastic fluoropolymer as a polymer processing additive is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing organometallic composite material, comprising: providing PVC resin, activated calcium carbonate, plant fiber, calcium stearate, barium sulfate, paraffin, sodium bicarbonate, zinc laurate, nanometre titanium dioxide, organometallic salt, shell powder, carbon nanotube, talcum powder and stabilizer; mixing and heating; subject to first cooling after extrusion and second cooling under vacuum; towing to obtain the organometallic composite material, wherein the organometallic salt is a benzoic acid metal salt mixture. The present method can significantly reduce the processing temperature of PVC composite by 20 to 50° C., and also increase the toughness and strength of the material so as to alleviate the exudation of the composite material as in the conventional technologies and extend the lifespan of the composite material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silane crosslinking catalyst comprising: —75 to 85 wt.-% of an olefin acrylate interpolymer and—15 to 25 wt.-% of a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) having a number average molecular weight Mn of 1500 to 4000 g/mol; and—optionally up to 5 wt.-% wax, wherein the silane crosslinking catalyst is free of tin, carboxylic acid(s) and sulphonic acid(s), all weight percentages with respect to the total weight of the silane crosslinking catalyst.

Abstract: A resin composition for soldiering is provided. The resin composition includes 1 wt % or more and 40 wt % or less of a dimer acid, a trimer acid, or a combination thereof, 30 wt % or more and 99 wt % or less of a rosin, and 0 wt % or more and 13 wt % or less of a solvent. The dimer acid is selected from a dimer acid that is a reaction product of oleic acid and linoleic acid, a hydrogenated dimer acid obtained by adding hydrogen to a dimer acid that is a reaction product of oleic acid and linoleic acid, and a combination thereof. The trimer acid is selected from a trimer acid that is a reaction product of oleic acid and linoleic acid, a hydrogenated trimer acid obtained by adding hydrogen to a trimer acid that is a reaction product of oleic acid and linoleic acid, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: A separating medium for hydrophilic interaction chromatography useful in separating hydrophilic compounds. The hydrophilic interaction chromatography separating medium, which is formed from a support and a ligand carried by the support, is a separating medium wherein the ligand is a (meth)acrylic polymer having a constituent unit derived from the compound indicated by formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the simultaneous extraction of lignin and silica from lignocellulosic plant material, characterized in that it comprises the steps of: a) fractionating the lignocellulosic plant material in the presence of an acid solution, so as to obtain a solid fraction comprising cellulose, residual lignin and silica; b) extracting simultaneously lignin and silica from the solid fraction obtained in step a) with a basic solution, at a pH between 10 and 13 and at a temperature between 70° C. and 90° C., so as to obtain a liquid phase comprising lignin and silica, and a solid phase; c) separating the liquid phase and of the solid phase obtained in step b), d) coprecipitating a mixture of lignin and silica comprised in the liquid phase, at a pH between 5 and 6.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive comprising the polymerization product of a polymerizable composition comprising: (a) one or more (meth)acrylate ester monomers; (b) one or more hydrophilic non-acidic monomers; and (c) reactive, ionic surfactant. Also articles comprising such adhesives and methods for making such adhesives and such articles.

Abstract: Provided are highly water-resistant, flexible cementitious coating compositions comprising: an aqueous styrene-butadiene latex, one or more epoxy silane, cement, and one or more solid filler. The epoxy silane may comprise one or more epoxy functional groups and one or more hydrolysable functional groups selected from siloxy, silane, and, silanol or combinations thereof. Also provided are kits comprising the components of the cementitious coating compositions, methods for providing coatings, layers or membranes derived from such wet compositions, as well as the coatings, layers or membranes derived therefrom.

Abstract: A method for the super-activation of emulsion polymers is provided. The method includes carrying out a one to three-step polymer activation process to form an activated polymer-diluent mixture, the steps selected from (a)-(d): (a) premixing the first polymer-diluent mixture at a predetermined pressure to form a second polymer-diluent mixture; (b) blending the first polymer-diluent mixture or the second polymer-diluent mixture with a blending device to form a blended polymer-diluent mixture; (c) (i) recycling the blended polymer-diluent mixture to be blended as in step (b) or premixed as in step (a) at a predetermined pressure; or (ii) recycling the second polymer-diluent mixture to be premixed as in step (a) at a predetermined pressure; and (d) reducing the pressure in a portion of the blended polymer-diluent mixture or the second polymer-diluent mixture to relax the polymer and form a relaxed polymer-diluent mixture.

Abstract: A propylene copolymer composition comprising A) a propylene butylene copolymer which is—free of phthalicacid esters as well as decomposition products thereof; —obtained by a Ziegler-Natta catalyst and B) at least one ?-nucleating agent, the propylene copolymer composition having—a MFR (2.16 kg/210° C.) in the range of 2 to 100 g/10 min—a melting point Tm(1) of less than 140° C.—a melting point Tm(2) of at least 150° C., said Tm(2) being associated with more than 75% of the total melting enthalpy and whereby the propylene copolymer—has monomer units derived from a) propylene in an amount of 90.0-98.0 mol.-% b) butylene in an amount of 2.0-10.0 mol.-% with respect to the total weight of the propylene butylene copolymer—an isotacticity mm % as determined by 13C NMR spectroscopy of below 99.0%; and—a Koenig-B parameter with respect to butylene as determined by 13C NMR spectroscopy of more than 0.98.

Abstract: A hydrogel includes: a partially or fully ionized cationic polymer and at least one selected from the group consisting of a partially or fully ionized anionic polymer and a low molecular weight compound having two or more anionic groups; or a partially or fully ionized anionic polymer and at least one selected from the group consisting of a partially or fully ionized cationic polymer and a low molecular weight compound having two or more cationic groups; and water. The hydrogel can be used for for producing clay with viscoelastic properties.

Abstract: Compositions include a polythiol and a wetted filler. The composition comprises from 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % water based on the total weight of the composition. The compositions exhibit an extended working time and a rapid onset of cure. The compositions can be used as sealants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer obtained by polymerisation reaction of at least three comonomers: a first anionic monomer, a second monomer comprising an olefin unsaturation, and a third monomer comprising a hydrophobic group. The invention likewise relates to the use of said copolymer as a thickening agent, in particular in aqueous suspensions of mineral particles with high solids content. The copolymer according to the invention makes it possible to improve the compromise between viscosity with high shear gradient and viscosity with low shear gradient, while also improving water retention inside the suspension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing reduced graphene oxide, incorporation of the reduced graphene oxide into polyisoprene latex to provide a polyisoprene latex graphene composite and elastomeric articles prepared using the polyisoprene latex-graphene composite. In particular, the reduction of graphene oxide is accomplished without the use of strong reducing agents and organic solvents and incorporation of the reduced graphene oxide into polyisoprene latex is accomplished using room temperature latex mixing method or hot maturation. The resultant composite exhibits good colloid stability, and polyisoprene latex films produced the composite exhibit good mechanical properties with improved ageing resistance.