Abstract: The present invention relates to a bituminous composition comprising at least one bitumen and at least one polycondensate capable of forming a supramolecular assembly comprising one or more associative group(s) The present invention also relates to the use of such bituminous composition for the preparation of asphalt mixtures useful for the coating of rolling surfaces, for the preparation of water-proofing coatings, and the for the preparation of adhesive formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting mutations in the PALB2 gene in pancreatic cancer patients and in individuals having a family history of pancreatic cancer. Methods are also provided for diagnosing a predisposition to pancreatic cancer, for predicting a patient's response to pancreatic cancer therapies, and for treating pancreatic cancer, based on presence of a PALB2 mutation or abberant PALB2 gene expression in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hot-melt adhesive that comprises a block copolymer having associative groups containing a nitrogen heterocyclic compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, as a shock absorber, of a material formed from branched molecules comprising associative groups. Said branched molecules are each constituted of fragments that are at least bifunctional and of fragments that are at least trifunctional joined together by ester or thioester bridges, alone or in combination with amide or urea bridges.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bituminous composition comprising at least one bitumen and at least one polycondensate capable of forming a supramolecular assembly comprising one or more associative group(s). The present invention also relates to the use of such bituminous composition for the preparation of asphalt mixtures useful for the coating of rolling surfaces, for the preparation of water-proofing coatings, and the for the preparation of adhesive formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the compatibility between at least two polymers, which comprises: (a) selecting at least two immiscible polymers (A) and (B), at least one of which does not bear a nitrogenous heterocycle-based associative group, and (b) modifying the polymer (A) and/or the polymer (B) so as to obtain a blend of polymers (Pi) which are derived from the polymers (A) and (B) and which each bear nitrogenous heterocycle-based associative groups, said associative groups being present in sufficient amount for the polymers (Pi) to be more compatible with one another than the polymers (A) and (B). It also relates to the polymer composition that can be obtained according to this method.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elastomer material including flexible polymer chains containing crosslinking bridges having covalent bonds and crosslinking bridges having noncovalent bonds. The invention also relates to a method for preparing such elastomer material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of neutralizing paints, that includes adding at least one associative neutralizing agent to a formulation such as a pigment concentrate, a white paint base or paint. The associative neutralizing agent includes at least one neutralizing group N and at least one nitrogenous associative group A bonded together by at least one “spacer” group Sp. The invention also relates to pigment concentrates and to paints containing at least one such associative neutralizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing at least one (meth)acrylic polymer and at least one copolymer containing motifs from at least one first monomer (A), enabling compatibility with said (meth)acrylic polymer, and at least one second motif (B) carrying an associative group. The invention also relates to the use of such a copolymer having associative groups to improve the properties of a (meth)acrylic polymer. The invention also relates to uses of the abovementioned composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of poly(ethylene-co-propylene) glycol monoalkyl ether or polyethylene glycol monoalkyl ether or poly(ethylene-co-propylene) glycol or polyethylene glycol (meth)acrylic amide or ester monomers capable of contributing to stabilization in the course of a latex preparation process by emulsion polymerization of at least one polymerizable monomer in the presence of an ionizable polymerization initiator.

Abstract: The invention concerns a polymer material consisting of macromolecular chains bound by hydrogen bonds, wherein: the macromolecular chains consist of a polymer skeleton whereon is fixed by at least one covalent bond a modifying agent, the modifying agent comprising, assembled in a common molecule, one or more associative groups capable of being bound by hydrogen bonds and one or more reactive groups capable of forming covalent bonds with the polymer skeleton, at least one of the associative groups of the modifying agent is an imidazolidone heterocycle, the macromolecular chains bear on average, 1 to 10 imidazolidone groups per chain. The average number of imidazolidone groups to be introduced into the macromolecular chains depends both on the average mass of said chains and the final properties desired for the material.

Abstract: “The invention relates to a method for preparing a composite latex, including (a) a first step of free radical emulsion or microsuspension polymerization or copolymerization, leading to the production of a first polymer latex, and (b) a second step of free radical microsuspension, emulsion, or suspension polymerization or copolymerization in the presence of the first polymer latex obtained in the first step (a), characterized in that the first polymer forming the latex obtained in step (a) is a halogen-containing vinyl polymer and the polymer formed in step (b) is an associative copolymer, preferably compatible with the halogen-containing vinyl polymer, which contains units from a first monomer (A) and units from a second monomer (B) having at least one associative group; however the nature of both polymers are capable of being reversed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a polymer resin based on a halogenated vinyl polymer and a copolymer bearing associative groups, comprising the steps that consist in forming a latex of each of these polymers, blending said latices, then isolating and drying the polymers contained in said latices in order to form a pulverulent resin. The present invention also relates to said resin, to a pulverulent composition containing said resin, and also to the use of this composition for manufacturing rigid or plasticized materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: (a) at least one halogenated vinyl polymer and (b) at least one copolymer containing (i) units derived from a first monomer (A) rendering said copolymer compatible with said halogenated vinyl polymer and (ii) units derived from a second monomer (B) bearing at least one given associative group. The present invention also relates to the use of such a copolymer bearing associative groups, for improving certain properties of a halogenated vinyl polymer. The invention finally relates to the uses of the aforementioned composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for synthesizing a supramolecular material comprising: 1—the reaction of at least one carboxylic diacid, or ester or chloride of such a diacid, with, on the one hand, at least one modifier compound bearing both reactive functional groups capable of reacting with the carboxylic acid, ester or acid chloride functional groups and associative groups capable of associating with one another by hydrogen bonds, in a molar ratio of the reactive functional groups to the carboxylic acid, ester or acid chloride functional groups of between 0.10 and 0.50, and, on the other hand, at least one polyamine, said reactions being carried out successively or simultaneously, and 2—the reaction of the polyamide obtained at the end of step 1 with urea. The present invention also relates to the resulting material, and also to the uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bituminous composition comprising at least one bitumen and at least one polycondensate capable of forming a supramolecular assembly comprising one or more associative group(s). The present invention also relates to the use of such bituminous composition for the preparation of asphalt mixtures useful for the coating of rolling surfaces, for the preparation of water-proofing coatings, and the for the preparation of adhesive formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material comprising dendritic molecules each constituted of fragments that are at least bifunctional and of fragments that are at least trifunctional joined together by ester or thioester bridges, alone or in combination with amide or urea bridges, said bridges being formed from two functions carried by different fragments, said molecules containing, on the fragments located at the ends of the dendritic branches, associative end groups capable of forming associations with one another by hydrogen bonds and joined covalently to the functions that are not involved in said bridges. It also relates to the method of production thereof, as well as to its uses and to compositions, notably cosmetic, containing this material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a salified copolymer that can be obtained by salification, in an aqueous medium, using at least one amine containing at least one nitrogenous heterocyclic group, of a copolymer obtained from at least one cyclic anhydride-based or carboxylic acid-based monomer and from at least one styrene-based monomer, such as a styrene/maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer. It also relates to the process for producing this salified copolymer, to a composition containing same, and also to the use of this composition for surface-treating, in particular coating, sizing and finishing, paper or cardboard.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the use of a grafted copolymer derived from the grafting: —of an SMA copolymer (II) derived from the copolymerization of at least two monomers, (i) the first monomer being chosen from styrene and its derivatives and (ii) the second monomer including at least one anhydride function, —with either (iii) M-R—X molecules (I) including at least one pattern (M) chosen from patterns (1) to (4): formula (I), with A=oxygen, sulfur or NH; and including at least one chemical function (X) chosen from among halogen, a primary or secondary amine function, an alcohol function, a thiol function, a carboxylic acid function or a derivative of said function and an epoxy function, the pattern (M) and said function (X) being connected by a rigid or flexible chain (R); namely (iv) molecules belonging to the family of triazoles; used as the majority composition or additive of liquid compositions intended to be applied in or on sheets of paper or cardboard, onto hard surfaces, on leather or on textiles

Abstract: The invention relates to a supramolecular polymer derived from the reaction between (i) an amine bearing a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group: imidazolidone, trimethyleneurea or triazine, capable of joining together via hydrogen bonds with (ii) at least one fatty acid monomer comprising at least one reactive functional group, a dimer of identical or different fatty acids and/or a trimer of identical or different fatty acids, or a derivative of said fatty acid(s) chosen from a fatty acid ester, and a fatty acid chloride.