Abstract: A powder of cold-soluble polysaccharide and polyol, which is highly viscous in water and suitable for direct compression, and a method for preparing the powder and uses thereof are described, the powder being notably intended for preparing solid forms with controlled release of an active principle.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of inhibiting the growth of or killing a bacterium in an animal subject, preventing or delaying onset of an infection with a bacterium in an animal subject, preventing or delaying onset of a pathogen mediated disease or disorder in an animal subject, or reducing bacterial load in an animal subject, comprising administering an effective amount of a derivatized chitosan to the animal. Also described herein are preparations comprising a chitosan derivative for administration to an animal.

Abstract: Methods for purifying fucoidan in extracts from brown seaweed are disclosed. In particular, methods of purifying fucoidan in the extract to remove heavy metal ions, bacterial and endotoxin contaminants, and other impurities are disclosed. The methods include the use of a chelating agent, selective precipitation, and filtration.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for shortstopping free radical polymerization reactions using combinations of N-isopropylhydroxylamine (IPHA) or salts thereof with either primary or secondary alkyl hydroxylamines, or with at least two primary alkyl hydroxylamines. A method for producing elastomers using the aforesaid shortstopping agents is also provided.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing a carboxyl-containing polymer composition that allows the possibility of obtaining a carboxyl-containing polymer composition which exhibits excellent dispersibility in water or the like, has a viscosity increasing to a lower degree compared to the viscosity of a neutralized viscous liquid using an additive-free carboxyl-containing polymer, and has a high degree of transparency in a neutralized viscous liquid thereof. A carboxyl-containing polymer composition is obtained by polymerizing a monomer containing an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid as a main component in a presence of a polyol (iso)stearic acid ester. A polyol in the polyol (iso)stearic acid ester is a polyol selected from a specific group, and the polyol (iso)stearic acid ester is used in the polymerization in an amount of 0.2 to 7 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A process comprising reacting a 2-indenylboranic acid (ester) with a bromosubstituted compound in the presence of the Pd catalyst bis(triphenylphosphin)palladium dichloride and a base to form the corresponding bridged bis(indenyl) ligand. Where the 2-indenylboranic acid (ester) is the pinacolester of 2-indenylboranic acid, the process may further comprise reacting a 2-bromo indene compound with pinacolborane in the presence of a Pd catalyst and a base to form the corresponding 2-indenylpinacolylborane compound. Bridged bis(indenyl)ligands may suitably be used in the preparation of metallocene complexes, such as 2,2?-bis(2-indenyl)biphenyl ZrCl2 and 1,2-bis (2-indenyl)benzene ZrCl2. These metallocene complexes may be used for the polymerization, optionally in the presence of a cocatalyst, of one or more ?-olefins, preferably for the polymerization of ethylene.

Abstract: A high pressure polymerization process to form an ethylene-based polymer comprises the steps of: A. Injecting a first feed comprising a chain transfer agent system (CTA system) and ethylene into a first autoclave reactor zone operating at polymerization conditions to produce a first zone reaction product, the CTA system of the first reactor zone having a transfer activity Z1; and B. (1) Transferring at least part of the first zone reaction product to a second reactor zone selected from a second autoclave reactor zone or a tubular reactor zone and operating at polymerization conditions, and, optionally, (2) freshly injecting, a second feed into the second reactor zone to produce a second zone reaction product, with the proviso that at least one of the first reactor zone product and the freshly injected feed comprises a CTA system with a transfer activity of Z2; and with the proviso that the ratio of Z1:Z2 is greater than 1.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymerizable compound represented by formula (I), a polymerizable composition, and a polymer that have a practical low melting point, can be produced at low cost, and can produce an optical film that achieves uniform conversion of polarized light over a wide wavelength band, and an optically anisotropic article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to additive composition for control and inhibition of polymerization of monomers including styrene, wherein the composition consists of: (a) one or more of quinone methide derivatives; and CHARACTERIZED IN THAT the composition further comprises: (b) one or more of tertiary amines, wherein said tertiary amine is selected from a group consisting of: (i) tri isopropanol amine (TIPA), (ii) N,N,N?,N?-Tetrakis(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylene-diamine) (THEED), and (iii) mixture thereof. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to method of preparation thereof and uses thereof, and a method for controlling and inhibiting polymerization of monomers including styrene.

Abstract: Described herein is a composition comprising a fluorinated polysulfinic acid or a salt thereof having the following formula (I): wherein X1, X2, and X3 are independently selected from H, F, Cl, Br, I, CF3, and CH3 and wherein at least one of X1, X2, or X3 is H; R1 is a linking group; Z1 and Z2 are independently selected from Br, Cl, I, F, CF3, and a perfluorinated alkyl group; M is a cation; p is 0 or 1; and n is at least 2. Also described is a method of making the partially fluorinated polysulfinic acid or salt thereof.

Abstract: An article comprises a substrate and a functional polymeric phase change material bound to the substrate. In some aspects the functional polymeric phase change material is chemically bound to the substrate and can be accomplished by at least one of covalent bonding or electrovalent bonding. The functional polymeric phase change material can comprise a reactive function selected from the group consisting of an acid anhydride group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an alkyl group, an aldehyde group, an amide group, an amino group and their salts, a N-substituted amino group, an aziridine, an aryl group, a carbonyl group, a carboxy group and their salts, an epoxy group, an ester group, an ether group, a glycidyl group, a halo group, a hydride group, a hydroxy group, an isocyanate group, a thiol group, a disulfide group, a silyl or silane group, an urea group, and an urethane group, and wherein the substrate comprises at least one of cellulose, wool, fur, leather, polyester and nylon.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preparing a catalyst system comprising a spray-dried activator and polymerization processes employing these catalyst systems.

Abstract: A multimodal ethylene copolymer with a density of at least 940 kg/m3 having an MFR21 in the range of 1 to 30 g/10 min and a Fmax/?I ratio of less than 60 cN/s; said ethylene copolymer comprising at least three components (I) an ethylene and optionally at least one C3-20 alpha olefin comonomer component forming 30 to 60 wt % of said ethylene copolymer; (II) an ethylene and optionally at least one C3-20 alpha olefin comonomer second component forming 30 to 60 wt % of said ethylene copolymer: and (III) an ethylene and optionally at least one C3-20 alpha olefin comonomer third component forming 3 to 20 wt % of said ethylene copolymer; wherein at least one of components (II) or (III) is a copolymer.

Abstract: Fluorinated macromonomers, a PCTFE-g-poly(M) graft copolymer, and moisture barrier films and articles formed therefrom are provided. The PCTFE-g-poly(M) graft copolymers have a PCTFE backbone component and a plurality of pendant groups attached to the PCTFE backbone component.

Abstract: A peroxide curable perfluoroelastomer comprising: recurring units derived from tetrafluoroethylene (TFE); and recurring units derived from perfluoromethylvinylether (MVE); such perfluoroelastomer possessing a Mooney Viscosity (ML2+9) at 121° C. of from 25 to 140 MU, when measured according to ASTM D1646 standard, and comprising such MVE recurring units in an amount of from 26 to 33% by moles with respect to total moles of TFE and MVE. A process for the manufacture of such perfluoroelastomer, and cured articles obtainable therefrom.

Abstract: Presently disclosed are processes for making acrylic acid and methacrylic acid along with their respective esters, from alkylene glycols such as ethylene glycol and propylene glycol. In particular, biobased acrylic acid and acrylic acid esters, methacrylic acid and methacrylic acid esters can be made starting with bioderived glycols from the hydrogenolyzis of glycerol, sorbitol and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides an active energy ray-curable resin composition comprising at least a multifunctional monomer having three or more radical polymerizable functional groups in the molecule in which the cured product of the composition exhibits anti-reflective function because of an uneven microstructure formed on the surface of the cured product, and provides a product having the uneven microstructure having high decontaminating properties such as fingerprint removal properties and high scratch resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion comprising (i) at least one liquid polymer and (ii) at least one polymer particle mixture comprising at least one meltable solid and at least one copolymer (C), wherein said at least one copolymer (C) is a random copolymer synthesized from at least one ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated monomer and at least one polymerizable polymer of the class of liquid polymers according to (i), to processes for preparing this dispersion, to the use of this dispersion to prepare polyurethanes, and to a process for preparing polyurethanes, in which at least one such dispersion is reacted with at least one polyisocyanate.

Abstract: A novel material, forming supramolecular structures below its transition temperature, which contains at least one C?O and/or C?S group and at least one N—H, O—H and/or S—H group and wherein the material has the structure A(-X—B)n??(1) wherein A, X, B and n are defined. Also a process for preparation of the material and uses thereof.

Abstract: A novel method for the preparation of an aqueous polyacrylate modified polyurethane dispersion is disclosed. The preparation method includes three main steps: a) preparation of polyacrylate polymer or copolymer emulsion; b) preparation of polyurethane prepolymer with carboxylic groups and neutralization treatment to the carboxylic groups; and c) dispersion and chain-extension of polyurethane prepolymer by adding the polyacrylate emulsion into the polyurethane prepolymer under vigorous agitation, or other mechanical operation. The aqueous polyacrylate modified polyurethane dispersion has self-crosslinkability when an unsaturated acetoacetoxy compound is used for the preparation of the polyacrylate emulsion.

Abstract: A Pentamethylene diisocyanate is obtained by phosgenating pentamethylenediamine or its salt obtained by a biochemical method, and contains 5 to 400 ppm of a compound represented by the general formula (1) below and a compound represented by the general formula (2) below in total:

Abstract: A blowing agent for thermosetting foams is disclosed. The blowing agent is predominately the trans isomer of the hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO) HFCO-1233zd alone or in combination with a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO), hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO), a hydrocarbon. The blowing agent is effective as a blowing agent in the manufacture of thermosetting foams.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions comprising (A) at least one polyurethane, (B) at least one compound of the general formula I a or I b in which R1, R2 and R3 may be identical or different and are selected from A1-NCO and A1-NH—CO—X, in which A1 is a spacer having 2 to 20 carbon atoms and X is selected from O(AO)xR4, AO is C2-C4-alkylene oxide, x is an integer in the range from 1 to 50 and R4 is selected from hydrogen and C1-C30-alkyl, (C) and at least one silicone compound having reactive groups.

Abstract: An amorphous polyester resin of the invention is obtained by reaction between a polyester resin (A), obtained by reaction between a polyhydric alcohol component and a first poly-carboxylic acid component, either or both including a 3 or higher valent component, and having a weight-average molecular weight of 6,000 to 40,000 and a hydroxyl value of 15 to 70 mgKOH/g, and a second poly-carboxylic acid component (a), under conditions satisfying the following equations (1), (2) and (3), and the amorphous polyester resin satisfying the following equation (4). (AVB?AVA)/AVa=0.5-0.7??(1) MwB/MwA=1.1-2.0??(2) OHVB/AVB=1.0-6.0??(3) MwB/MnB=3.0-15.

Abstract: A method of producing a molded article involving preparing a copolymer obtained by condensation of (i) 90 to 99.5 mol %, based on components i) to ii), of succinic acid; (ii) 0.5 to 10 mol %, based on components i) to ii), of 4 to 10 mol % sebacic acid; (iii) 98 to 102 mol %, based on components i) to ii), of 1,3-propanediol or 1,4-butanediol; (iv) 0.05 to 0.5% by weight, based on the total weight of components i) to iii), of a crosslinker; and (v) 0.35 to 2% by weight, based on the total weight of components i) to iii), of 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate. The copolymer is injection molded or blow molded to form a molded article having a wall thickness above 200 ?m.

Abstract: There is provided flakes of an ester mixture comprising bis-(hydroxyethyl)-terephthalate, dimers, tamers, tetramers, pentamers and higher oligomers of ethane-1,2-diol and terephthalate acid.

Abstract: A method of preparing polylactic acid by combining lactide with a main catalyst and cocatalyst, wherein the main catalyst includes an organometallic compound and a cocatalyst includes a nanoparticle; as well as a composition are provided.

Abstract: A method for preparing a copolyester-ether film is provided, wherein the method includes a recycled polyester is provided. Alcoholysis is performed by reacting the recycled polyester with a diol to form a first intermediate, wherein the molar ratio of the recycled polyester to the diol is 1:1.8-2.5. Transesterification is performed to the first intermediate to form a second intermediate, wherein the temperature of transesterification is between 190° C. and 230° C. A polyol is added to the second intermediate and polymerization is performed to form a copolyester-ether, wherein the weight percent of the polyol in the copolyester-ether is 24-55%. The copolyester-ether is manufactured into a flexible film.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for forming surfactants, aqueous dispersions, and curing agents are provided. In one aspect, the invention relates to improved epoxy functional surfactants prepared by reaction of an epoxy composition and an amidoamine composition formed from a blend of acid-terminated polyoxyalkylene polyols. The improved epoxy functional surfactants may be reacted with an excess of epoxy composition and water to result in an aqueous dispersion. The amidoamine composition may be a reaction mixture of a diamine compound and an acid terminated polyoxyalkylene composition formed from two or more polyoxyalkylene polyol compounds. The epoxy functional surfactant may be reacted with amine compounds to form a compound suitable as a curing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, compositions, and kits for generating conjugated gold nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides methods of generating unsaturated conjugated gold nanoparticles by mixing naked gold nanoparticles with a first type of attachment molecules at a molar ratio such that the attachment molecules attach to the naked gold particles at a density level below the saturation level of the naked gold particles (e.g., at a saturation level of 1-99%). In some embodiments, a second type of attachment molecules (e.g., with the opposite charge as the first type of attachment molecules) are mixed with the unsaturated conjugated gold nanoparticles to generate double-conjugated gold nanoparticles (e.g., that are zwitterionic).

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing an aqueous modified polyolefin dispersion composition that is industrially excellent, the method comprising the steps of preparing an aqueous modified polyolefin dispersion that does not contain a surfactant, and then mixing a specific surfactant, whereby foaming can be suppressed during the removal of the organic solvent, and the processing time can be significantly reduced. The method for producing an aqueous modified polyolefin dispersion composition comprises the steps (1) and (2): (1) step 1 of obtaining an aqueous modified polyolefin dispersion using a modified polyolefin, an organic solvent, a base compound, and water as starting materials; and (2) step 2 of mixing a surfactant with the aqueous modified polyolefin dispersion in an amount of 0.1 to 10 wt. % based on the weight of the modified polyolefin.

Abstract: There is disclosed a conductive resin composition, comprising: (a) a resin component, and (b) a fine carbon fiber dispersed in the resin component, wherein a graphite-net plane consisting solely of carbon atoms forms a temple-bell-shaped structural unit comprising closed head-top part and body-part with open lower-end, 2 to 30 of the temple-bell-shaped structural units are stacked sharing a common central axis to form an aggregate, and the aggregates are connected in head-to-tail style with a distance to form the fiber. The resin composition has high conductivity while maintaining the original physical properties of the resin.

Abstract: NBT-PVA film dosimeters performance is affected due to high humidity levels. NBT-PVB film dosimeters with a relatively small effect of high humidity levels on its performance are invented. NBT-PVB film dosimeters are made by using alcoholic solution to dissolve both of NBT and PVB. The films are very useful for routine dosimeter in industrial radiation processing. A very high sensitivity NBT-PVB Radio-chromic film dosimeter is achieved due to high solubility of NBT dye in 2-methoxyethanol enabling the addition of very high concentrations of NBT dye in the film dosimeters. The dose response of conventional NBT-PVA dosimeter films are normally saturated after 50 kGy, while the invented composites of NBT-PVB dosimeter films demonstrated high dose range up to 100 kGy for high dose industrial use.

Abstract: A high capacity polymer hydrogen storage material, including a linear high molecular polymer as a main chain. At least one side chain or a terminal group of the linear high molecular polymer is first aminated using a polyamine compound and then reacts with a borohydride to yield an ammonia borane derivative grafted to the side chain or the terminal group of the linear high molecular polymer.

Abstract: A method for causing a first polymer and a second polymer of a block copolymer to be self-assembled on an underlayer film and forming a periodic pattern in a guide layer is provided. The method includes a first etching process of etching the second polymer by plasma generated from a first gas, a first film deposition process of depositing a first protective film on surfaces of the first polymer and the guide layer except for an etched portion of the second polymer by plasma generated from a second gas after the first etching process, and a second etching process of further etching the second polymer by the plasma generated from the first gas after the first film deposition process.

Abstract: The present invention relates an aqueous dispersion of low Tg polymer encapsulating TiO2 particles and a process for preparing the dispersion. The encapsulating polymer is a (meth)acrylate polymer, a styrene-acrylate copolymer, or a vinyl acetate-(meth)acrylate copolymer, or a combination thereof, and the encapsulating polymer further contains units of sodium styrene sulfonate. The present invention provides encapsulated TiO2 particles with low gel that are film-forming at ambient temperatures, especially for coatings applications.

Abstract: A polyimide film comprising a polyimide and a lithium iron phosphate and a polyimide laminate thereof are disclosed. The weight percentage of the lithium iron phosphate is between 1 wt % and 49 wt %, and the weight percentage of the lithium iron phosphate is based on the total weight of the polyimide film. The polyimide laminate comprises a substrate and a polyimide film. The polyimide film covers the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plasticizer composition which comprises an ester-based plasticizer and an ether compound and exhibits improved workability and heat loss in proportion to content of the ether compound.

Abstract: A preparation, comprising a mixture of dibenzoyl peroxides where the mixture of dibenzoyl peroxides contains 50 to 99.7 mole % of a symmetric dibenzoyl peroxide and 0.3 to 50 mole % asymmetric dibenzoyl peroxides, shows a reduced decomposition temperature of the peroxides compared to the symmetric dibenzoyl peroxide and is suitable for hot cross-linking silicone rubber. The preparation can be produced by reacting a mixture containing a first benzoyl chloride and a second benzoyl chloride that is different therefrom with hydrogen peroxide, wherein the mixture of benzoyl chlorides contains 70 to 99.7 mole % of the first benzoyl chloride and 0.3 to 30 mole % of the second benzoyl chloride.

Abstract: Provided are a non-halogen flame-retardant resin composition that contains a base polymer mainly containing a polyolefin-based resin, that passes a flame test, and that has good heat resistance and good heat-aging resistance which can satisfy a 150° C. rating, and an insulated electric wire and a tube using the non-halogen flame-retardant resin composition. The non-halogen flame-retardant resin composition contains (A) a base polymer containing 90% by mass or more of a mixture of a polyolefin-based resin and a styrene-based elastomer; (B) a metal phosphinate; and (C) a nitrogen-based flame retardant, and is used as an insulating coating layer. The insulating coating layer and the tube are preferably cross-linked by irradiation with ionizing radiation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pneumatic tire comprising at least one component, the at least one component comprising a vulcanizable rubber composition, the vulcanizable rubber composition comprising: at least one diene based elastomer; precipitated silica; and a compound of formula I where R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected alkyl or alkoxy groups containing from 1 through 8 carbon atoms provided that at least one of said groups is an ethoxy group, and alternatively provided that all three of said groups are ethoxy groups, R4 is an alkanediyl group containing from 0 through 8 carbon atoms, Si is silicon, N is nitrogen and O is oxygen.

Abstract: A method for preparing a pigment dispersion includes a) adding a pigment, a surfactant, and a solvent into a vessel, b) adding magnetic particles into the vessel; and c) applying a varying magnetic field to move the magnetic particles to mill down pigment particle size. A system for preparing a pigment dispersion includes a) a vessel for holding a solution comprising pigment particles, a surfactant and a solvent, b) magnetic particles added to the solution, c) a source for applying a varying magnetic field to move the magnetic particles to mill down pigment particle size, and d) a collector for collecting the magnetic particles for re-using at a later time.

Abstract: A polymer composition that contains a liquid crystalline polymer and a pearlescent filler is provided. By selectively controlling the type and relative concentration of these components, the polymer composition and shaped parts formed therefrom can be achieved that have a pearly luster appearance similar to parts plated with metals, such as copper, brass, or bronze.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal polyester resin composition according to the present invention contains 100 parts by mass of a liquid-crystal polyester (A), 50 to 150 parts by mass of a titanium oxide (B) having been subjected to an aluminum oxide treatment, a silicon oxide treatment and an organosiloxane treatment as surface treatments, and 0 to 50 parts by mass of an inorganic fibrous filler (C).

Abstract: A process for preparing a thermoplastic vulcanizate, the process comprising: charging a reactor with an olefinic copolymer rubber, where the olefinic copolymer rubber is characterized by a multimodal molecular weight, an average branching index of greater than 0.8, includes less than 10 parts by weight oil per 100 parts by weight rubber, includes less than 1 parts by weight non-rubber particulate, per 100 parts by weight rubber, and is in the form of granules having a particle size less than 8 mm; charging the reactor, contemporaneously or sequentially with respect to the rubber, with a thermoplastic resin, an oil, and a cure system; melt mixing the rubber, the thermoplastic resin, the oil, and the cure system; and dynamically vulcanizing the rubber.

Abstract: An aqueous solution containing a poly(meth)acrylic acid-based polymer which shows excellent dispersibility for inorganic substances, satisfactory long-term dispersibility, and a favorable color is provided.

Abstract: A resin composition includes (A) a thermally-conductive organic additive including a liquid crystalline thermoplastic resin which has a mainly-chain structure, wherein a main chain of the liquid crystalline thermoplastic resin contains mainly a repeating unit represented by the general formula (1): -M-Sp-??(1) where M represents a mesogenic group and Sp represents a spacer, (B) a thermosetting resin; and (C) an inorganic filler.

Abstract: Provided herein are branched polycarbonate resin compositions The compositions include a first heat stabilizer, a second heat stabilizer, a branched polycarbonate, a cyclic siloxane, and a flame retardant salt. The compositions withstand discoloration and increased melt viscosity when exposed to elevated temperatures. These compositions are useful in the manufacture of various shaped, formed and/or molded articles.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of polyamide rubber elastic body, which contains an aqueous medium and a polyamide rubber elastic body emulsified and dispersed in the aqueous medium in the presence of a surfactant. The surfactant is used in an amount of 1 to 20 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the polyamide rubber elastic body, and is for example at least one member selected from the group consisting of a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether sulfate, a dialkyl sulfosuccinate, a fatty acid salt and an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymer. This aqueous dispersion can produce a molded article having the characteristics of the polyamide rubber elastic body, particularly a molded article which hardly suffers from bleeding of the surfactant and is excellent in transparency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a nanocomposite material from a) at least one inorganic or organometallic metal phase; and b) an organic polymer phase; comprising the polymerization of at least one monomer M which have at least one first polymerizable monomer unit A which has a metal or semimetal M, and at least one second polymerizable organic monomer unit B which is joined to the polymerizable unit A via a covalent chemical bond, under polymerization conditions under which both the polymerizable monomer unit A and the polymerizable unit B polymerize with breakage of the bond between A and B, the monomers M to be polymerized comprising a first monomer M1 and at least one second monomer M2 which differs at least in one of the monomer units A and B from the monomer M1 (embodiment 1), or the monomers to be polymerized comprising, as well as the at least one monomer M, at least one further monomer other than the monomers M, i.e.