Abstract: Disclosed is a injection molded composite wheel, including a thermoplastic polyamide composition consisting essentially of (A) 20 to 70 weight percent of at least one polyamide resin including at least one repeat unit selected from the group consisting of the formulas —C(O)(CH2)10C(O)NH(CH2)nNH—??(I), —C(O)(CH2)12C(O)NH(CH2)nNH—??(II), —C(O)(CH2)14C(O)NH(CH2)nNH—??(III), and —C(O)(CH2)16C(O)NH(CH2)nNH—??(IV); wherein n is an integer selected from 4, 6, and 10, and with the proviso that when the polyamide resin has repeat units of formula (I), at least one other repeat unit of formula (II)-(IV) is also present in at least 30 mol % content; (B) 20 to 65 weight percent of one or more fiber reinforcing agents, and (C) 0 to 20 weight percent of one or more polymer impact modifiers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide resin blend including: a) 80 to 20 weight percent of a first homopolyamide; and b) 20 to 80 weight percent of a second homopolyamide that is different from said first homopolyamide; wherein the first and second homopolyamides are selected from the group consisting of poly(hexamethylene dodecanediamide) (PA 612), poly(hexamethylene tetradecanediamide) (PA614), poly(hexamethylene hexadecanediamide) (PA616) and poly(hexamethylene octadecanediamide) (PA618). Also disclosed are thermoplastic compositions including the resin blend, and optional components selected from the group: polymeric toughener, functional additive and reinforcing agent; and articles derived from the thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a copolyamide including 8 to 92 mole percent repeat units of the formula —C(O)(CH2)14C(O)NH(CH2)nNH—??(I) and 8 to 92 mole percent repeat units of the formula —C(O)(CH2)16C(O)NH(CH2)nNH—??(II) wherein n is an integer selected from 4, 6, 10 and 12; thermoplastic compositions including the copolyamide; and molded and extruded articles prepared from the thermoplastic compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a injection molded composite wheel, including a thermoplastic polyamide composition consisting essentially of (A) 20 to 70 weight percent of at least one polyamide resin including at least one repeat unit selected from the group consisting of the formulas —C(O)(CH2)10C(O)NH(CH2)nNH—??(I), —C(O)(CH2)12C(O)NH(CH2)nNH—??(II), —C(O)(CH2)14C(O)NH(CH2)nNH—??(III), and —C(O)(CH2)16C(O)NH(CH2)nNH—??(IV); wherein n is an integer selected from 4, 6, and 10, and with the proviso that when the polyamide resin has repeat units of formula (I), at least one other repeat unit of formula (II)-(IV) is also present in at least 30 mol % content; (B) 20 to 65 weight percent of one or more fiber reinforcing agents, and (C) 0 to 20 weight percent of one or more polymer impact modifiers.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprise a coating base, a polyoxyalkylene siloxane additive and a fluorochemical wherein the polyoxyalkylene siloxane is of Formulae 1A, 1B, 1C, or 2: (R2)3SiO[Si(R2)2O]y[Si(R2)(R1)O]x[Si(R2)2O]zSi(R2)3Formula 1A (R2)3SiO[Si(R2)2O]x[Si(R2)2R1Formula 1B R1(R2)2SiO[Si(R2)2O]x[Si(R2)2O]Si(R2)2R1Formula 1C wherein each R2 is independently H, alkyl, or aryl; each R1 is a polyoxyalkylene group having the formula 3 as follows: —CnR4pH2n?pQCmR5pH2m?pOZR3Formula 3 wherein each R4 and R5 is independently H, alkyl, or aryl; Q is CnHR4, aryl, CH2CH(OR4), CH2(CH2OR4), S, O, SO, SO2, SO2NR4, OC(O), OC(NR4), NHC(X)NH, or OC(X)NH or triazole; Z is [C2H4O]a and [C3H6O]b in block or random order; X is O or S; m and n are each independently an integer of 2 to 8; a is an integer of 0 to about 30; b is an integer of 0 to about 20; provided that a+b is from 1 to about 50; each R3 is independently H, acyl, CH3, or a linear or branched alkyl or aryl group having 1 to about 20 carbon at

Abstract: Coating compositions comprise a coating base, a lecithin additive and a fluorochemical wherein the coating base is an alkyd coating, urethane resin coating, unsaturated polymer coating, latex coating or water-dispersed coating. The combination of a lecithin additive and fluorochemical imparts, to a coating composition, significantly improved cleanability and/or oil repellency (as measured by higher contact angles) compared to the individual ingredients alone.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a continuous process for forming a hydrated Group IVB metal oxide using continuous mixing followed by calcination to form a nanocrystalline mesoporous Group IVB metal oxide and particles produced thereby. The particles thus formed are readily dispersible.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing a lecithin additive and a fluorochemical wherein the composition is an alkyd coating, urethane resin coating, unsaturated polymer coating, latex coating or water-dispersed coating composition; wherein a dried coating resulting from said coating composition has an advancing hexadecane contact angle of at least about 50 degrees and demonstrates improved cleanability in a Lenata oil stain test are disclosed. Preferably the lecithin additive is acylated, most preferably the lecithin additive is acetylated.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprise a coating base, a lecithin additive and a fluorochemical wherein the coating base is an alkyd coating, urethane resin coating, unsaturated polymer coating, latex coating or water-dispersed coating; wherein a dried coating resulting from said coating composition has an advancing hexadecane contact angle of at least about 50 degrees and demonstrates improved cleanability in a Lenata oil stain test are disclosed. Preferably the lecithin additive is acylated, most preferably the lecithin additive is acetylated.

Abstract: Coating compositions, particularly latex and flat-based coatings, containing lecithin, including but not limited to acylated lecithin and acetylated lecithin, wherein the dried coating has durable improved cleanability and durable improved oil repellency is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved composition for generating at least one gas comprising an energy-activated catalyst capable of being activated by electromagnetic energy, heat and/or moisture and anions capable of being oxidized or reacted to generate at least one gas, the composition, when exposed to electromagnetic energy, heat and/or moisture being capable of generating and releasing the gas after activation of the catalyst and oxidation or reaction of the anions.