Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a polymer film with a low glass transition temperature. In an embodiment, when in contact with a metal substrate, the polymer film adheres to the metal substrate under heating and/or mechanical pressure. In an embodiment, the polymer film comprises a butadiene copolymer and a butylene polymer. In another aspect, the present disclosure further provides a method of masking a metal substrate using the polymer film. In yet another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method of chemically or electrochemically processing a metal substrate that is masked with the polymer film.

Abstract: A method for reducing adhesion between a maskant and a substrate, wherein the maskant is adhered to a surface of the substrate, the method comprising applying a composition to the maskant.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a polymer film with a low glass transition temperature. In one embodiment, when in contact with a metal substrate, the polymer film adheres to the metal substrate under heating and/or mechanical pressure. In one embodiment, the polymer film comprises a butadiene copolymer and a butylene polymer. In another aspect, the present disclosure further provides a method of masking a metal substrate using the polymer film. In yet another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method of chemically or electrochemically processing a metal substrate that is masked with the polymer film.

Abstract: A method for reducing adhesion between a maskant and a substrate, wherein the maskant is adhered to a surface of the substrate, the method comprising applying a composition to the maskant.

Abstract: A method for reducing adhesion between a maskant and a substrate, wherein the maskant is adhered to a surface of the substrate, the method comprising applying a composition to the maskant.

Abstract: A method for reducing adhesion between a maskant and a substrate, wherein the maskant is adhered to a surface of the substrate, the method comprising applying a composition to the maskant.

Abstract: A fluid introduction system includes an introducer configured to create a pressure of at least 69 kPa within a spine, and an operator configured to actuate the introducer to introduce fluid into the spine according to a predetermined fluid introduction profile. The system can include a computer readable medium having code for receiving fluid introduction data indicative of a fluid introduction parameter, and for receiving response data indicative of a response of the patient at a time related to a time of the fluid introduction data. A method for introducing fluid includes positioning a first introducer in a first portion of a spine, positioning a second introducer in a second, different portion of the spine and, without removing the first and second introducers, introducing fluid into the first portion of the spine with the first introducer and introducing fluid into the second portion of the spine with the second introducer.

Abstract: A mail program allows a user to simultaneously process multiple email messages (130, 150) to separate recipients or groups of recipients. A primary email has a primary message (130) to be sent, and a secondary email has a floater or secondary message (150). The secondary email is associated with the primary email, but directed to a different set of recipients than the primary email.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a highly adaptable impact absorptive mask. The present invention uses a unique padding configuration around the perimeter and any appropriate cross bars of the mask preferably positioned at contact points. The padding configuration of the present invention includes a plurality of springs that allow for the padding to adapt to any user's facial features. The use the inner springs along with the over lying padding provides superior impact resistance and adaptability as opposed to the prior art.

Abstract: A process comprising the steps of a) reacting in an esterification reaction (i) a plurality of different plyols with; (ii) a plurality of different polycarboxylic acids and/or precursors therefor; in a manner to retain a plurality of free hydroxy groups in the resultant polyester(s) and retain substantial amounts of un-crosslinked polyesters in the resultant product; followed by b) reacting substantially all of the free hydroxy groups present in the resultant mixture of polyesters with an acrylating agent; to form a mixture having a hydroxy (OH) number (measured using ASTM E222-73) of no more than about 100 mg KOH/g. Use of the mixture as a composition for lithographic or flexographic inks.

Abstract: Photo-initiator blends suitable for radiation curable ink formulations are disclosed which comprise a mixture of three or more photo-initiators, the mixture being a liquid at a temperature at or below ambient; the mixture comprising: (a) a first photo-initiator comprising an optionally substituted hydroxyC1-10 alkylC6-18aryl ketone which is liquid at ambient temperature; (b) a second photo-initiator comprising an optionally substituted hydroxy(cycliC3-10alkyl)C6-18aryl ketone which is solid at ambient temperature; and (c) one or more of the following photo-initiators each of which may be optionally substituted:an alpha aminoacetophenone, a C6-18aryl(((C1-10 alkyl)1-4C6-18arylcarbonyl))1-3 phosphine oxide, a benzophenone; a benzophenone derivative and/or a hydra-carob (optionally alkyl or aryl) amino benzoate; where, (i) the first photo-initiator (a) and the second photo-initiator (b) are present in the mixture in a weight ratio of from about 0.8 to about 1.

Abstract: Compositions for lithographic or flexographic inks are disclosed comprising at least one compound of Formula 1: 1

Abstract: Radiation-curable formulation substantially-free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the formulation comprising

Abstract: Compositions for lithographic or flexographic inks are disclosed comprising at least one compound of Formula 1: 1

Abstract: Polymeric compositions for the preparation of optical grade materials, and the optical materials prepared thereby, are provided. The compositions include a class of reactive and non-reactive additives, referred to as additive, in combination with a polymer and optionally a diluent. The additives are preferably the reaction product of a thiol containing compound and an unsaturated compound. The additives optimally have a refractive index between about 1.40 and 1.70, and preferably between 1.50 and 1.70; a relatively high Abbe number (between 25 and 60) and minimal color.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions for the preparation of optical grade materials, and the optical materials prepared thereby, are provided. The compositions include a class of reactive and non-reactive additives, referred to as additive, in combination with a polymer and optionally a diluent. The additives are preferably the reaction product of a thiol containing compound and an unsaturated compound. The additives optimally have a refractive index between about 1.40 and 1.70, and preferably between 1.50 and 1.70; a relatively high Abbe number (between 25 and 60) and minimal color.