Abstract: Methods of melting ice using ice-melt compositions including calcium chloride coated with a lignosulfonate material are disclosed. The ice-melt compositions can be useful as ice-melt products with improved safety. A method can include applying an ice-melt composition to ice, the ice-melt composition comprising coated particles. Each coated particle can include a core comprising calcium chloride and a coating at least partially surrounding the core, the coating comprising a lignosulfonate material.

Abstract: A process for producing a coated particle to provide controlled release characteristics. In this process the mixing of the substrate and coating is made in a mixing device and that mixture is then transferred to a reactor vessel different from the mixing device where the chemical curing of the coating over the particles takes place. Several layers of coating can be applied by repeating the steps and it can be run in a fully continuous manner.

Abstract: Methods of melting ice using ice-melt compositions including calcium chloride coated with a lignosulfonate material are disclosed. The ice-melt compositions can be useful as ice-melt products with improved safety. A method can include applying an ice-melt composition to ice, the ice-melt composition comprising coated particles. Each coated particle can include a core comprising calcium chloride and a coating at least partially surrounding the core, the coating comprising a lignosulfonate material.

Abstract: Ice-melt compositions including calcium chloride coated with a lignosulfonate material are disclosed. The ice-melt compositions can be useful as ice-melt products with improved safety. Also disclosed are methods of melting ice using an ice-melt composition and methods of making an ice-melt composition.

Abstract: Ice-melt compositions including calcium chloride coated with a lignosulfonate material are disclosed. The ice-melt compositions can be useful as ice-melt products with improved safety. Also disclosed are methods of melting ice using an ice-melt composition and methods of making an ice-melt composition.

Abstract: Compositions including a quaternary ammonium compound (such as alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride) and a linear monocarboxylic fatty acid are disclosed. The compositions are useful to inhibit the growth of an organism or to remove or reduce a stain resulting from the growth of an organism. Such compositions are useful as a biocidal agent or cleaning agent against algae, lichen, moss, mold, or mildew.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and systems for coating substrates. In particular, the invention relates to methods and systems in which the coating and curing steps are performed in separate vessels. These methods and systems provide a more effectively controlled and efficient coating process.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable liquid oligomeric compositions are disclosed. The oligomeric compositions are formed from cycloaliphatic epoxides and Michael addition polyacrylate resins, synthesized from multifunctional acrylates and ?-dicarbonyl Michael donors, specifically ?-keto esters, ?-diketones, ?-ketoamides or ?-ketoanilides or combinations thereof. The oligomeric compositions are provided along with uses thereof and methods of fabricating.

Abstract: This invention relates to low-density thermosetting sheet molding compounds (SMC) including a treated inorganic clay, a curative, a low profile agent, a reinforcing agent, and preferably a low-density filler. The thermosetting SMC are used to prepare exterior and structural thermoset articles, e.g. auto parts, panels, etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermosetting inorganic clay nanodispersions comprising an inorganic clay treated in situ with an intercalation agent and a non-aqueous, chemically reactive, organic intercalation facilitating agent, wherein the amount of intercalation facilitating agent is sufficient to facilitate intercalation and to disperse said inorganic clay. The thermosetting inorganic clay nanodispersions comprise an inorganic clay dispersed in an intercalating agent and an intercalation facilitating agent. Thermosetting inorganic clay nanodispersions are used to prepare thermosetting nanocomposite articles.

Abstract: Oligomers from multifunctional acrylates and organonitro compounds are provided. Films obtained from crosslinked oligomers of the present invention are useful as protective or decorative coatings as well as components in adhesives and composites.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for scale inhibition using random copolymers of acrylic acid and a monomer that is hydrophobic.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermosetting inorganic clay nanodispersions comprising an inorganic clay and at least one organometallic compound. The thermosetting inorganic clay nanodispersions are used to prepare thermosetting articles.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable liquid oligomeric compositions are disclosed. The oligomeric compositions are formed from cycloaliphatic epoxides and Michael addition polyacrylate resins, synthesized from multifunctional acrylates and &bgr;-dicarbonyl Michael donors, specifically &bgr;-keto esters, &bgr;-diketones, &bgr;-ketoamides or &bgr;-ketoanilides or combinations thereof. The oligomeric compositions are provided along with uses thereof and methods of fabricating.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermosetting inorganic clay nanodispersions comprising an inorganic clay and at least one organometallic compound. The thermosetting inorganic clay nanodispersions are used to prepare thermosetting articles.

Abstract: Oligomers from multifunctional acrylates and organonitro compounds are provided. Films obtained from crosslinked oligomers of the present invention are useful as protective or decorative coatings as well as components in adhesives and composites.

Abstract: The uncrosslinked liquid oligomeric compositions of this invention are made by the Michael addition reaction of acetoacetate-functional donor compounds with multifunctional acrylate acceptor compounds where the equivalent ratios of multifunctional acrylate to acetoacetate vary from ≧1:1 to ≧13.2:1 depending on the functionality of both multifunctional acrylate and acetoacetate in the presence of a catalyst comprising an epoxy moiety and a quaternary salt. Unusable gelled or cured oligomer products occur below the claimed ranges. The liquid oligomers of this invention are further crosslinked to make coatings, laminates and adhesives.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for scale inhibition using random copolymers of acrylic acid and a monomer that is hydrophobic.

Abstract: This invention relates to low-density thermosetting sheet molding compounds (SMC) comprising a treated inorganic clay, a curative, a low profile agent, a reinforcing agent, and preferably a low-density filler. The thermosetting SMC are used to prepare exterior and structural thermoset articles, e.g. auto parts, panels, etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermosetting inorganic clay nanodispersions comprising an inorganic clay treated in situ with an intercalation agent and a non-aqueous, chemically reactive, organic intercalation facilitating agent, wherein the amount of intercalation facilitating agent is sufficient to facilitate intercalation and to disperse said inorganic clay. The thermosetting inorganic clay nanodispersions comprise an intercalated inorganic clay dispersed in an intercalation facilitating agent. Thermosetting inorganic clay nanodispersions are used to prepare thermosetting nanocomposite articles.