Abstract: An internally emulsified polyurethane dispersion, which is prepared by using a combined chain extender system of a hydrophilic amino siloxane compound and a polyetheramine compound, is provided. The internally emulsified polyurethane dispersion can be used to prepare a synthetic leather product having good anti-stickiness, wrinkle resistance, color fastness and superior mechanical properties. A laminated synthetic leather article prepared with said internally emulsified polyurethane dispersion as well a method for preparing the synthetic leather article are also provided.

Abstract: A highly thermally conductive composition is provided, such composition comprising: (A) An organopolysiloxane composition; (B) a filler treating agent; (C) a thermal stabilizer; and (D) thermally conductive filler mixture, comprising: (D-1) a small-particulate thermally conductive filler having a mean size of up to 3 ?m, (D-2) spherical aluminum nitride having a mean size of from 50 to 150 ?m, (D-3) boron nitride having a mean size of from 20 to 200 ?m.

Abstract: The present application provides a hybrid running track article, comprising, from top to bottom: (I) a top coating layer made from a first composition comprising an externally emulsified polyurethane dispersion and rubber particles, wherein the externally emulsified polyurethane dispersion is derived from: (Ai) an isocyanate component comprising one or more compounds having at least two isocyanate groups, (Bi) an isocyanate-reactive component comprising one or more compounds having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups; (Ci) an optional catalyst, (Di) an external emulsifier, (Ei) a chain extender and (Fi) water, and (II) a bottom layer made from a second composition comprising a 1K solvent-free polyurethane binder and rubber particles.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least the following: A) an olefin multi-block copolymer; B) a silicone rubber; C) a tackifier.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process. The process includes (i) forming a composition containing a peroxide-modified ethylene-based polymer selected from the group consisting of a peroxide-modified ethylene/a-olefin multi-block copolymer, a peroxide-modified low density polyethylene, and combinations thereof; (ii) contacting the composition with a blowing agent to form a foam composition; and (iii) forming foam beads comprising the foam composition. The present disclosure also provides a foam bead produced by said process.

Abstract: A waterborne polyurethane dispersion is provided. The waterborne polyurethane dispersion is prepared by using a tri-functionality polyether polyol as part of the polyols for forming the prepolymer and a hydrophilic amino siloxane co-chain extender, and can exhibit superior performance properties such as enhanced color fastness, improved low temperature stability, good anti-stickiness, bally flex resistance, anti-abrasion and mechanical properties. A laminated synthetic leather article prepared with said waterborne polyurethane dispersion as well the method for preparing the synthetic leather article are also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a waterborne polyurethane dispersion. The waterborne polyurethane dispersion is prepared in the presence of a hydrophilic amino siloxane compound and exhibits good anti-stickiness while retaining superior mechanical properties. A laminated synthetic leather article prepared with said waterborne polyurethane dispersion as well the method for preparing the synthetic leather article are also provided.

Abstract: A composition for preparing polyisocyanurate and polyurethane foams is provided, comprising A) a first isocyanate-reactive component comprising a bisphenol, B) a second isocyanate-reactive component different from the first isocyanate-reactive component, and C) a polyisocyanate component. A method for preparing the polyisocyanurate and polyurethane foams, and foams prepared thereby are also provided.

Abstract: A highly thermally conductive composition is provided, such composition comprising: (A) An organopolysiloxane composition; (B) a filler treating agent; (C) a thermal stabilizer; and (D) thermally conductive filler mixture, comprising: (D-1) a small-particulate thermally conductive filler having a mean size of up to 1 ?m, (D-2) middle-sized filler having a mean size of from 1 to 10 ?m, (D-3) large filler having a mean size of larger than 30 ?m and comprising at least magnesium oxide.

Abstract: A highly thermally conductive composition is provided, such composition comprising: (A) An organopolysiloxane composition; (B) a filler treating agent; (C) a thermal stabilizer; and (D) thermally conductive filler mixture, comprising: (D-1) a small-particulate thermally conductive filler having a mean size of up to 3 ?m, (D-2) spherical aluminum nitride having a mean size of from 50 to 150 ?m, (D-3) boron nitride having a mean size of from 20 to 200 ?m.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a foam composition comprising an olefin copolymer that comprises ethylene and an ?-olefin or propylene and an ?-olefin; an unneutralized carboxylated olefin copolymer; a crosslinking agent; and a blowing agent; where the foam composition is substantially free from neutralized carboxylated ethylene copolymer. Disclosed herein too is a method of manufacturing a foam composition comprising blending together an olefin copolymer that comprises ethylene and an ?-olefin or propylene and an ?-olefin; an unneutralized carboxylated olefin copolymer; a crosslinking agent; and a blowing agent to form the foam composition; where the foam composition is substantially free from neutralized carboxylated ethylene copolymer; heating the foam composition to activate the blowing agent to form a foam; and crosslinking the foam.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least the following: A) an olefin multi-block copolymer; B) a silicone rubber; C) a tackifier.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process. The process includes (i) forming a composition containing a peroxide-modified ethylene-based polymer selected from the group consisting of a peroxide-modified ethylene/a-olefin multi-block copolymer, a peroxide-modified low density polyethylene, and combinations thereof; (ii) contacting the composition with a blowing agent to form a foam composition; and (iii) forming foam beads comprising the foam composition. The present disclosure also provides a foam bead produced by said process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a foam composition comprising an olefin copolymer that comprises ethylene and an ?-olefin or propylene and an ?-olefin; an unneutralized carboxylated olefin copolymer; a crosslinking agent; and a blowing agent; where the foam composition is substantially free from neutralized carboxylated ethylene copolymer. Disclosed herein too is a method of manufacturing a foam composition comprising blending together an olefin copolymer that comprises ethylene and an ?-olefin or propylene and an ?-olefin; an unneutralized carboxylated olefin copolymer; a crosslinking agent; and a blowing agent to form the foam composition; where the foam composition is substantially free from neutralized carboxylated ethylene copolymer; heating the foam composition to activate the blowing agent to form a foam; and crosslinking the foam.

Abstract: A copolymer including a repeating unit represented by (I) wherein: Y is selected from: a carboxylic acid, sulfonic, phosphorous acid and phosphoric acid and their corresponding salt or ester; imino, amide, nitrile, hydrogen, hydroxyl and alkyl comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently selected from: hydrogen, alkyl groups comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and R1 and R2 may collectively form a ketone group or a 9, 9?-fluorene group, and R3 and R4 may collectively form a ketone group or a 9, 9?-fluorene group; R5 and R6 are independently selected from: a bond and an alkylene group comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R7 is selected from: hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl and heteroaryl groups comprising from 1 to 8 carbon atoms which may be unsubstituted or substituted with carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid and phosphoric acid and their corresponding salt or ester, imino and amide; and X and X? are independently selected from: a carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid and phosphoric acid

Abstract: A copolymer including a repeating unit represented by (I) wherein: Y is selected from: a carboxylic acid, sulfonic, phosphorous acid and phosphoric acid and their corresponding salt or ester; imino, amide, nitrile, hydrogen, hydroxyl and alkyl comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently selected from: hydrogen, alkyl groups comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and R1 and R2 may collectively form a ketone group or a 9, 9?-fluorene group, and R3 and R4 may collectively form a ketone group or a 9, 9?-fluorene group; R5 and R6 are independently selected from: a bond and an alkylene group comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R7 is selected from: hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl and heteroaryl groups comprising from 1 to 8 carbon atoms which may be unsubstituted or substituted with carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid and phosphoric acid and their corresponding salt or ester, imino and amide; and X and X? are independently selected from: a carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid and phosphoric acid