Abstract: A polymerizable composition including: a compound represented by the following Formula (1); a polymerization initiator; and a polymerizable compound having a chemical structure different from the compound represented by the following Formula (1), an inkjet ink composition including the polymerizable composition, an inkjet ink recording method using the inkjet ink composition, and recorded matter. In Formula (1), each of R1 and R2 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group and R3 represents a monovalent organic group.

Abstract: In one aspect, composite build materials for use with a 3D printing system are described herein. In some embodiments, a composite build material described herein comprises a carrier ink comprising a curable material; and pigment particles dispersed in the carrier ink, wherein the pigment particles comprise mica. In some cases, the carrier ink is present in the composite build material in an amount of about 80-98% by weight, and the curable material comprises one or more species of monomeric and/or oligomeric (meth)acrylates. Additionally, in some instances, the pigment particles are present in the composite build material in an amount of about 2-8% by weight and comprise up to about 85% by weight mica, based on the total weight of the pigment particles. The pigment particles, in some cases, can also comprise TiO2 and/or Fe2O3.

Abstract: An ink for inkjet includes water; two or more hydrosoluble organic solvents; a pigment; and a resin particle more than the pigment by weight. A hydrosoluble organic solvent A having the smallest SP value and a hydrosoluble organic solvent B having the largest SP among the two or more hydrosoluble organic solvents satisfy the following relations (1) and (2): SP value of hydrosoluble organic solvent B?SP value of hydrosoluble organic solvent A?3??(1) boiling point of hydrosoluble organic solvent B>boiling point of hydrosoluble organic solvent A??(2).

Abstract: A glass or ceramic dishware item with an image disposed thereon is provided. The image is transferred, at ambient temperature, to the surface of the dishware from an ink composite by using a silicone transfer substrate. The ink composite is dispensed by an inkjet head. Methods and systems for producing ink composites and dishware using ink composites are also provided.

Abstract: Ink compositions and methods of using the same are disclosed. An example ink composition includes an inkjet vehicle, from about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt % of one or more colorants, from about 0.01 wt % to about 10 wt % of a phosphate-containing anti-kogation agent, and from about 0.01 wt % to about 6 wt % of a water soluble component represented by formula (I).

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process comprising at least one autoclave reactor, and a second ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process comprising at least one autoclave reactor, such composition comprising the following properties: A) a melt index (I2) from 2.5 to 10 g/10 min; B) a density from 0.920 to 0.935 g/cc; and wherein the second polymer is present in an amount from 5 to 95 weight percent, based on the sum of the weight of the first polymer and the second polymer; and wherein the density of the of the second polymer is greater than the density of the first polymer, and wherein the first polymer has a melt index I2 greater than 2.

Abstract: Plasticizers comprising a dialkyl 2,5-furandicarboxylate and plasticized polymeric compositions comprising such plasticizers. Such plasticized polymeric compositions can be employed in forming various articles of manufacture, such as coated conductors.

Abstract: A coating composition for creating a rough tactile surface on a substrate comprises a plurality of high aspect ratio flakes dispersed through a radiation-curable binder. The composition is can be employed in anilox and gravure printing systems incorporating doctor blades and like skimming units in which conventional tactile coatings cannot be successfully employed.

Abstract: Methods of protecting a substrate from light-induced degradation are described. The methods comprise providing a substrate and disposing onto the substrate a plurality of layers deposited by layer-by-layer self-assembly. At least a portion of the layers comprise an organic light absorbing compound, an organic light stabilizing compound, or a combination thereof dispersed within a polyelectrolyte. Also described are articles comprising a substrate and a plurality of layers deposited by layer-by-layer self-assembly wherein at least a portion of the layers comprise an organic light absorbing compound, an organic light stabilizing compound, or a combination thereof dispersed within a polyelectrolyte. Random copolymers suitable for use in the method and articles are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aluminium-zinc hot-plated steel plate having excellent weather resistance, corrosion resistance and alkali resistance, and an environmental-friendly surface treating agent therefor, wherein after the surface treatment of the aluminium-zinc hot-plated steel plate using an environmental-friendly surface treating agent consisting of the components of a matrix resin compounded from a particular solvent-free aqueous aliphatic polyurethane dispersion and aqueous polyurethane-acrylic acid copolymer, an organic silicon compound, a matrix resin curing agent, a water-soluble metal salt compound and a high-density polyethylene lubrication auxiliary etc., the formed surface-treated aluminium-zinc hot-plated steel plate has comprehensive properties of excellent weather resistance, corrosion resistance and alkali resistance, and good machine formability etc.

Abstract: There is provided a hydraulic transfer film which consists of a laminate that has, on a water-soluble film, both an extension-inhibiting resin layer and a luster ink layer containing a luster pigment and a binder resin, wherein: the laminate has protrusions and recesses on the surface opposite to the water-soluble film; and the resin forming the extension-inhibiting resin layer contains a resin (A) having a glass transition temperature of 80° C. or higher. There is also provided a process for manufacturing the same; and a process for producing a decorated molded product, using the transfer film.

Abstract: A method for applying a multilayer coating comprising a basecoat and a clearcoat is disclosed. The basecoat is a curable aqueous composition comprising (1) polymeric particles prepared from ethylenically unsaturated compounds including a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a keto or aldo-functional monomer, and (2) a polyhydrazide. A hydrophobic polyester is present in the aqueous composition to improve its humidity resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vinyl functionalized urethane resin (VFUR) useful as a curing agent in thermosetting powder coating compositions, a process for making said vinyl functionalized urethane resin, a vinyl functionalized urethane resin composition (VFURC) useful as a curing agent in thermosetting powder coating compositions, a process for making vinyl functionalized urethane resin composition, a thermosetting powder coating composition (TPCC), a process for the preparation thereof, a cured thermosetting powder coating composition, processes for coating an article with said thermosetting powder coating composition and an article coated with said thermosetting powder coating composition as well as uses of the vinyl functionalized urethane resin or of the vinyl functionalized urethane resin composition or of the thermosetting powder coating composition or of the articles having coated and cured thereon said thermosetting powder coating composition.

Abstract: Provided is a compound capable of forming a coating layer that has excellent scratch resistance and still has stain resistance (in particular, stain resistance against hair dyes) and workability (impact resistance) both at satisfactory levels. The urethane (meth)acrylate has a cyclic structure in a molecule. The urethane (meth)acrylate has a total weight of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur atoms constituting the ring or rings of the cyclic structure of 10 percent by weight or more based on the total amount (100 percent by weight) of the urethane (meth)acrylate. The urethane (meth)acrylate also has an average number of functional groups of 3.5 to 4.5.

Abstract: Resist underlayer film-forming composition for forming resist underlayer film with high dry etching resistance, wiggling resistance and exerts good flattening property and embedding property for uneven parts, including resin obtained by reacting organic compound A including aromatic ring and aldehyde B having at least two aromatic hydrocarbon ring groups having phenolic hydroxy group and having structure wherein the aromatic hydrocarbon ring groups are bonded through tertiary carbon atom. The aldehyde B may be compound of Formula (1): The obtained resin may have a unit structure of Formula (2): Ar1 and Ar2 each are C6-40 aryl group. The organic compound A including aromatic ring may be aromatic amine or phenolic hydroxy group-containing compound. The composition may contain further solvent, acid and/or acid generator, or crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polishing compositions that can polish Cobalt (Co) films in semiconductor substrates containing a multitude of films including Co, metals, metal oxides and dielectrics. These polishing compositions comprise an abrasive, a weak acid acting as a removal rate enhancer (RRE), a pH adjuster, and an azole-containing corrosion inhibitor (CI). The RRE, pH adjuster and CI have a pKa in the 1-18 range (1 (pKamin)<pKa<18 (pKamax)). The pKa values of the individual components are related to the pH of the polishing composition/slurry (pHslurry) by the following equation: pKamin+6<pHslurry<pKamax?6. The polishing composition also has less than about 100 parts per million (ppm) of sulfate ions and less than about 100 ppm of halide ions, and operates in the 7-12 pH range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic film CMP slurry composition for polishing an organic film, which includes at least either of a polar solvent or a non-polar solvent and a metal oxide abrasive, is acidic, and has a carbon content of around 50 to 95 atm %, and a polishing method using the same.

Abstract: Described is a chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) composition comprising the following components: (A) surface modified silica particles having a negative zeta potential of ?15 mV or below at a pH in the range of from 2 to 6 (B) one or more polyethylene imines (C) water (D) optionally one or more further constituents, wherein the pH of the composition is in the range of from 2 to 6.

Abstract: Slurry composition and a method of substrate polishing used in chemical mechanical polishing (CMP). The present invention concerns a slurry composition containing a polishing agent and a water soluble polymer. The slurry composition contains a water soluble polymer that has a solubility parameter in the range of 9.0 to 14.0 and that may contain hetero atoms at a level sufficient to lower the polishing rate near the edges of the polished substrate defined as the region within 1 mm of the outer edge of the polished substrate to a level below the mean polishing rate of the polished substrate. The water soluble polymer may have a mean molecular weight in the range of 200 to about 3,000,000, and the mean molecular weight may be in the range of 200 to 110,000 if hetero atoms are present in the main-chain structure and the SP value is under 9.5.

Abstract: Method comprising: applying uncured pre-gel (UP to surface; contacting UP with cross-linking agents; allowing applied UP to cure, increasing adhere to first surface, source of agents; solid support comprising agent, or insoluble agent salt in UP, wherein trigger compound is added to UP, or spraying/coating agent, with solid support added.

Abstract: Provided is an acrylic foam adhesive tape including: an acrylic foam layer formed by curing a composition for forming an acrylic foam layer; and an adhesive layer being in contact with one surface of the acrylic foam layer, wherein shear strength of the acrylic foam layer is 5 kg/cm2 to 15 kg/cm2.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive material and articles made using the hot melt adhesive to assemble structures in an article. The adhesive material typically is manufactured by blending amorphous polymer with a heterophase polymer having crystallinity into an adhesive composition.

Abstract: A multi-layer barrier adhesive is used for the encapsulation of electronic devices, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), photovoltaics, and thin-film transistors. The multi-layer adhesive comprises at least one barrier layer disposed adjacent at least one adhesive layer. In one embodiment the barrier layer is a fluoropolymer. The fluoropolymer is preferably a homopolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or chlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE), or their copolymers.

Abstract: Problem: To provide a method for producing a laminate comprising a thick, highly transparent cured adhesive sheet exhibiting flow characteristics accompanied by satisfactory fluidity and satisfactory initial adhesion to an adherend before irradiation, and satisfactory hardness (in particular, a high storage modulus) after irradiation.

Abstract: The invention provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, which is prepared by using an alcohol solvent to obtain a high-molecular weight acrylic polymer, and exhibits excellent levels of coating liquid storage stability, stability over time in the adhesiveness, aging suitability, adhesive strength, releasability and heat-resistant holding power, as well as providing a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprises a specific crosslinking agent and an acrylic polymer with a glass transition temperature of ?60 to 0° C. obtained by radical polymerization in an alcohol solvent of an ethylenic unsaturated bond-containing monomer comprising specific amounts of specific monomers, wherein the acrylic polymer contains a low-molecular weight component and a high-molecular weight component with an area ratio therebetween of 65/35 to 80/20, and the monomer has a carboxyl group.

Abstract: A debondable adhesive composition comprises (A) the hydrosilation reaction product of the reaction between the vinyl groups on 1,3,5,7-tetravinyl-1,3,5,7-tetramethylcyclotetra-siloxane and the terminal Si—H hydrogens on a silane or siloxane having terminal Si—H hydrogens, (B) a cross-linker for the hydrosilation reaction product, and (C) a metal catalyst and/or a radical initiator. In further embodiments, this invention is an assembly of a substrate and a carrier for the substrate in which the debondable adhesive composition is disposed between the substrates, and a method for fabricating that assembly. The debondable adhesive composition maintains its adhesion at temperatures of 300° C. or greater, and is mechanically debondable at room temperature at a force less than 5N/25 mm.

Abstract: This invention claims hot melt adhesive compositions that can be used to form elastic composites that are useful in disposable absorbent articles. The compositions have good elastic recovery and high peel adhesion at a viscosity of less than about 15,000 cps at 177° C. (350° F.). The low viscosity makes it possible to apply the hot melt adhesive at a high line speed and target application to only those areas requiring elastic performance.

Abstract: A self-adhesive compound comprising a) at least one elastomer, at least one type of polybutadiene block copolymer being used as an elastomer, b) at least one partially hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin having a softening temperature of at least 90° C., c) at least one additional hydrocarbon resin, a terpene phenol resin and/or a colophonium resin having a softening temperature of at least 90° C., d) a soft resin, and e) additional additives as applicable.

Abstract: Problem to be solved of the present invention is to provide a hot-melt adhesive agent which is capable of applying at low temperature, excellent in adhesiveness at the wide temperature ranges (10 to 40° C.), and excellent in balance between tackiness and retention force, and a disposable product obtained by employing the hot-melt adhesive agent. Means for Solving the problem is a hot-melt adhesive agent comprising a thermoplastic block copolymer (A) which is a copolymer of vinyl class aromatic hydrocarbons and conjugated diene compounds, wherein the thermoplastic block copolymer (A) comprises the following component (A1) and component (A2): (A1) a radial type styrene block copolymer having a styrene content of 35 to 45% by weight, a diblock content of 50 to 90% by weight, and has a viscosity at 25° C. as 25% toluene solution of not more than 250 mPa·s; and (A2) a triblock type styrene block copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane composition consisting of a first and a second component, wherein the first component comprises an alkoxylated aromatic diol, a low molecular weight aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diol and a specific polybutadiene polyol in specific ratios. The cured composition is characterized by having good adhesive characteristics, a strength that is only slightly dependent upon the temperature in the temperature range of ?35 to +85° C. and high strength and elasticity. It is particularly suitable as a structural adhesive for bonding two substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising at least one polyamide noted A, with a mean number of carbon atoms per nitrogen atom, noted CA, of between 4 and 8.5 and advantageously between 4 and 7; at least one polyamide noted B, with a melting point of greater than or equal to 180° C. and a mean number of carbon atoms per nitrogen atom, noted CB, of between 7 and 10 and advantageously between 7.5 and 9.

Abstract: An adhesive composition (“composition”) comprises an epoxy resin, a binder, and a curing agent. Typically, the composition further comprises an aqueous solvent (e.g. water) such that the composition can be referred to as an aqueous adhesive composition. The epoxy resin is typically encapsulated to prevent premature cure of the composition. After rupture of the encapsulated epoxy resin, the composition cures to form an adhesive. The composition is useful for articles such as fasteners (e.g. nuts and bolts) such that it can be referred to as a fastener adhesive. Typically, the composition is disposed on a threaded surface of the fastener. The fastener can be used for an assembly in which the composition generally cures after installation of the fastener. To make the fastener, the adhesive composition can be applied on the threaded surface. After application, the composition can be dried in instances where the composition still includes the aqueous solvent.

Abstract: A thermosensitive adhesive contains a side chain crystal polymer having a melting point of 20-30° C., and a tackifier. The side chain crystal polymer is obtainable by adding a metal chelate compound in the following amount of addition (A) into the following copolymer, followed by a crosslinking reaction. Adhesive strength is to be deteriorated at a temperature below the melting point. The copolymer is obtainable by polymerizing 25-30 parts by weight of (meth)acrylate having a straight-chain alkyl group having 16 to 22 carbon atoms, 60-65 parts by weight of (meth)acrylate having an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, 1-10 parts by weight of a polar monomer, and 1-10 parts by weight of a reactive fluorine compound. The amount of addition (A) is 3-10 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of a copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a seal comprising an elastomeric composite, said composite comprising an elastomeric polymer and a negative thermal expansion (NTE) filler, the NTE filler has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) lower than ?6×10-6 K-1 within a temperature range of 220-293 K and is present in an amount of 0.01-50 volume % based on the total volume of the elastomeric composite at 20° C.

Abstract: A method of making sintered abrasive particles includes passing alumina precursor particles through a flame under conditions such that they are converted to alpha alumina. The precursor particles comprise a precursor of alpha alumina and have an average particle size of less than or equal to 500 microns. Sintered abrasive particles have a cellular microstructure comprising alpha alumina crystal grains of alpha alumina having a maximum dimension of less than about 3 microns are also disclosed. The sintered abrasive particles have an average particle size of less than or equal to 500 microns, and are essentially free of seed particles and alpha alumina grain size modifiers. Abrasive articles comprising a binder and a plurality of the sintered abrasive particles are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for production of photovoltaic wafers and abrasive slurries for multi-wire sawing of wafers for photovoltaic applications, and more specific to abrasive slurries which are easy to remove from the wafers after sawing, where the abrasive slurry comprises one part recycled abrasive slurry, an alkali in sufficient amount to provide a pH in the abrasive slurry mixture in the range from 6.0 to 9.0, and one part novel abrasive slurry in an amount sufficient to provide an ion content in the abrasive slurry mixture to provide an electric conductivity of less than 50 ?S/cm.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method to improve miscibility in refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump or power cycle systems comprising charging a refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump system with a refrigerant composition; wherein the refrigerant composition comprises at least one refrigerant and a lubricant comprising at least one perfluoropolyether and at least one non-fluorinated lubricant, provided that the refrigerant composition has no more than two liquid phases over the range of the composition and over a range of temperature from about ?40° C. to about +60° C. Also disclosed is a refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump, or power cycle system containing said refrigerant composition.

Abstract: Provided is a silicone composition exhibiting a favorable adhesiveness even when containing a large amount of a thermal conductive filler. The silicone composition contains specific amounts of (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups in one molecule and exhibiting a kinetic viscosity of 60 to 100,000 mm2/s at 25° C.; (B) a silicone resin having at least one aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon group in one molecule; (C) a filler including an aluminum powder and a zinc oxide powder; (D) a organohydrogenpolysiloxane represented by the following general formula (1); (E) a organohydrogenpolysiloxane represented by the following general formula (2); (F) a hydrolyzable organopolysiloxane represented by the following general formula (3); (G) a platinum group metal catalyst: effective amount; and (H) a reaction control agent.

Abstract: Mineral particles may provide for wellbore fluids with tailorable properties and capabilities, and methods relating thereto. Mineral particles may be utilized in methods that include introducing a wellbore fluid having a density of about 7 ppg to about 50 ppg into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation, the wellbore fluid comprising a base fluid and a plurality of mineral particles, and the wellbore fluid having a first viscosity; contacting at least some of the mineral particles with a linking agent so as to link the at least some of the mineral particles, thereby increasing the first viscosity to a second viscosity.

Abstract: An encapsulated composition for polymerization includes an initiator composition for initiating a polymerization reaction, and a capsule prepared from an elemental metal or fusible alloy having a melting temperature from about 20° C. to about 200° C. A fluid for polymerization includes the encapsulated composition and a monomer. When the capsule melts or breaks open, the initiator is released.

Abstract: The invention relates to cementitious or grout compositions and drilling fluids including reinforcement fibers and methods relating thereto. The cementitious or grout compositions include dry blend material and reinforcement fibers. Each of the fibers can have one or more of a pre-selected mean length, denier, diameter and aspect ratio to improve dispersion in dry blending the cementitious or grout compositions.

Abstract: Compositions may include reversible foam fluids for wellbore and other applications, and methods of using the reversible foamed fluid may include contacting a foamed fluid with a foam deactivator to dissolve the foam and produce a defoamed fluid; contacting the defoamed fluid with a foam reactivator; and generating a foamable fluid.

Abstract: The gelling agent for water shut-off in oil and gas wells is a composition that forms a gel to reduce or eliminate the flow of water in a gas or oil well. The composition is formed by mixing polyvinyl alcohol, a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer, or mixtures thereof with an amino-aldehyde oligomer, such as urea formaldehyde or melamine formaldehyde, with or without a cross-linker. The polymer composition can be used to minimize or completely shut off excess water production with insignificant reduction in hydrocarbon productivity.

Abstract: The gelling agent for water shut-off in oil and gas wells is a composition that forms a gel to reduce or eliminate the flow of water in a gas or oil well. The composition is formed by mixing polyvinyl alcohol, a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer, or mixtures thereof with an amino-aldehyde oligomer, such as urea formaldehyde or melamine formaldehyde, with or without a cross-linker. The polymer composition can be used to minimize or completely shut off excess water production with insignificant reduction in hydrocarbon productivity.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for servicing subterranean wells, in particular, fluid compositions and methods for remedial operations during which the fluid compositions are pumped into a wellbore and make contact with well cements placed during primary cementing or previous remedial cementing operations.

Abstract: A well servicing fluid formulated with ingredients comprising a viscosifying polymer that is a crosslinked copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride and an alkyl vinyl ether, or the di-acid thereof; a pH adjuster capable of maintaining a pH of 5.5 or greater; and a solvent. Methods of treating a well formation with the wellbore servicing fluid and methods of making the wellbore servicing fluid are also disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition for removing paraffin, asphaltene, and scale deposits or plugs from a hydrocarbon system. The aqueous cleaning composition is formed of a cleaning composition and an aqueous liquid. The cleaning composition contains about 21-33% of a silicate, about 20-35% of a peroxygen, about 3-15% of a phosphate, about 15-40% of a carbonate or bicarbonate, about 1-10% of a chelating agent, about 1-5.5% of a surfactant combination. In one embodiment, the surfactant combination includes a surfactant polymer mixture containing a block polymer and a reverse polymer, and a wetting agent containing a sulfonated material or an ethoxylated alcohol.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surfactant formulation for use in treating and recovering fossil fluid from a subterranean formation. The surfactant formulation includes a nonionic surfactant, organic acid selected from citric acid, diglycolic acid, glycolic acid and a salt thereof and injection water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extraction fluid intended especially for water flooding operations or for controlling the relative permeability (RPM) comprising, in an aqueous medium: an associative polymer; and a labile surfactant, in an amount sufficient to reduce or inhibit the viscosity-increase effect induced by said associative polymer.

Abstract: Methods for producing solid, substantially round, spherical and sintered particles from a slurry of a raw material having an alumina content of greater than about 40 weight percent. The slurry is processed to prepare green pellets which are sintered in a furnace with microwave energy at a temperature of 1480 to 1520° C. to produce solid, substantially round, spherical and sintered particles having an average particle size greater than about 200 microns, a bulk density of greater than about 1.35 g/cm3, and an apparent specific gravity of greater than about 2.60.