Abstract: Compositions and methods for forming epoxy resin systems are provided. In one embodiment, a composition is provided for an epoxy resin system including an epoxy resin blend comprising an epoxy resin, a first curing agent selected from the group of a polyarylene alkylphosphonate, a polyarylene arylphosphonate, and combinations thereof, and a second curing agent.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for forming epoxy resin systems are provided. In one embodiment, a composition is provided for an epoxy resin system including an epoxy resin blend comprising an epoxy resin, a first curing agent selected from the group of a polyarylene alkylphosphonate, a polyarylene arylphosphonate, and combinations thereof, and a second curing agent.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for forming epoxy resin systems are provided. In one embodiment, a composition is provided for an epoxy resin system including a liquid epoxy resin component including a liquid epoxy resin and an acrylate monomer, a curing agent component including a compound having an imidazole group and, optionally, a co-curing agent for the compound having an imidazole group comprising a phenolic monomer compound, a branched chain carboxylic acid, and combinations thereof, and a non-aromatic polyol compound. The composition may be used to form composites, such as used in commercial wind turbine blade manufacturing.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for forming epoxy resin systems are provided. In one embodiment, a composition is provided for an epoxy resin system including an epoxy resin blend comprising an epoxy resin, a first curing agent selected from the group of a polyarylene alkylphosphonate, a polyarylene arylphosphonate, and combinations thereof, and a second curing agent.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for forming epoxy resin systems are provided. In one embodiment, a composition is provided for an epoxy resin system including a liquid epoxy resin component including a liquid epoxy resin and an acrylate monomer, a curing agent component including a compound having an imidazole group and, optionally, a co-curing agent for the compound having an imidazole group comprising a phenolic monomer compound, a branched chain carboxylic acid, and combinations thereof, and a non-aromatic polyol compound. The composition may be used to form composites, such as used in commercial wind turbine blade manufacturing.

Abstract: Compositions comprising Silane functionalized compounds are provided. In one embodiment, the silane functionalized compounds include an epoxy resin derived backbone having silane functional groups pendant to the backbone or serving as end caps. The compositions comprising silane functionalized compounds may be utilized in a variety of applications including in coating formulations, adhesive formulations, composite materials, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to cosmetic powder compositions for topical application to a keratinous surface, as well as to the delivery of cosmetic actives using the cosmetic powder compositions. In particular, the cosmetic powder compositions of the present invention comprise actives for delivery to the skin, such actives providing aesthetic and therapeutic benefits to the skin, such as, by improving the condition and appearance of skin affected by signs of chronological, hormonal, or photo-aging.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for targeted delivery of a benefit agent to areas of a human integument having melanin deposits. The compositions comprise a pyridinium compound having affinity for melanin. The compounds may be bound to a benefit agent, such as a pigment and may be topically applied to a human integument.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising a fibrous pigment having an average diameter greater than 0.2 microns and an average aspect ratio greater than 5, and methods of using said compositions for imparting a pigmented film on skin or imparting a lightening appearance of skin are provided. The compositions optionally comprise from 0.1 to 30% of a coloring agent, selected from pigments, lakes, and dyes. The appearance of skin to which the compositions have been topically applied as a cosmetic film possesses L*, a*, and b* color space values and angular reflection properties closer to those of natural skin than an identical composition wherein the fibrous pigment has an average aspect ratio of less than 5.

Abstract: Compositions comprising Silane functionalized compounds are provided. In one embodiment, the silane functionalized compounds include an epoxy resin derived backbone having silane functional groups pendant to the backbone or serving as end caps. The compositions comprising silane functionalized compounds may be utilized in a variety of applications including in coating formulations, adhesive formulations, composite materials, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A composition is described, which comprises a crystallizable polyetherimide derived from the polymerization of: (a) a dianhydride component, comprising more than 96.8 mole % of 4,4?-bisphenol A dianhydride or a chemical equivalent thereof; and (b) a diamine component comprising a diamine or a chemical equivalent thereof, wherein the crystallizable polyetherimide has a Tm ranging from 250° C. to 400° C. and the difference between the Tm and Tg of the composition is more than 50° C. Further described are articles, such as fibers, made from the composition, methods for making the composition, methods for making the articles, and methods for using the articles.

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic compositions of incompatible cosmetic composition provided long term stability by the interfacial reaction of two immiscible polymers having complementary reactive pair functional groups.

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic compositions of incompatible cosmetic composition provided long term stability by the interfacial reaction of two immiscible polymers having complementary reactive pair functional groups.

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic and personal care compositions having film-formers that are copolymers of olefins and cycloolefins, such as ethylene/propylene/ethylidenenorbornene terpolymers. The compositions may provide long wearing, transfer resistant and/or highly comfortable films on the lips, skin, hair and nails.

Abstract: A method of making a hologram includes recording a first hologram in a holographic recording medium at a first deformation ratio; changing the first deformation ratio to a second deformation ratio that is different from the first deformation ratio; and recording a second hologram in the holographic recording medium at the second deformation ratio to form a recorded holographic medium.

Abstract: A polymer composite prepared by melt blending, comprising an amorphous polymer; and a crystallizable polymer; wherein upon cooling the polymer composite, the amorphous polymer forms a continuous phase and the crystallizable polymer forms a dispersed phase, and wherein the dispersed phase is less than 200 nanometers in size.

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic and personal care compositions having film-formers that are two-phase polymers with a first phase polymer that is a maleated polymer where the maleic anhydride is pendant to the polymer and the second phase polymer is a polymer with complementary reactive groups. The two-phase polymer film former provides enhanced durability benefits for cosmetics, hair care, and skin care products.

Abstract: An extended wear cosmetic composition for application to a keratinous surface comprising a cosmetic particle coated with a biofunctional polymer wherein said coated particle adheres to the keratinous surface for an extended time period. A delivery system for conjugating a biofunctional polymer and cosmetic particle to specific cells on a keratinous surface such that the particle adheres to the keratinous surface for an extended time period.

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic compositions incorporating electrophoretic colorants than can effect stable and reversible changes in the color of the cosmetic in response to an electric field. The compositions provide for stable and reversible wearer determined changes in cosmetic color for lips, skin, hair and nails.

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic and personal care compositions having film-formers that are two-phase polymers with a first phase polymer that is a maleated polymer where the maleic anhydride is pendant to the polymer and the second phase polymer is a polymer with complementary reactive groups. The two-phase polymer film former provides enhanced durability benefits for cosmetics, hair care, and skin care products.