Abstract: Provided is a polyester polymer including a repeating unit derived from a dicarboxylic acid compound containing a partial structure represented by the following Formula (C) and a repeating unit derived from a diol compound containing a cyclic structure, in which the partial structure represented by Formula (C) constitutes a portion of the main chain: wherein in Formula (C), RA and RB each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; n and in each independently represent an integer from 0 to 2; Cy represents an unsaturated 6-membered or 7-membered ring which may contain a heteroatom; and * and ** each represent a bonding hand, while * may be a bonding hand extending from RA.

Abstract: The object of a present invention is an alkyd resin as well as the method for preparing such a resin, said alkyd resin comprising: a preferably biosourced, polyacid component or its preferably biosourced acid anhydride; a first polyol component, preferably biosourced, having at least two hydroxyl groups; a second biosourced polyol component having at least one 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol unit; and a component based on biosourced oil or its corresponding biosourced fatty acid.

Abstract: A method for producing a condensation polymerization reaction polymer, comprising a guide polymerization step in which a molten prepolymer is supplied to the top edge of a wire guide to obtain the condensation polymerization reaction polymer, the wire guide comprising a vertical wire group consisting of a plurality of vertical wires extending in the vertical direction, which are mutually spaced in alignment at an arrangement pitch L1 (mm). In the guide polymerization step, the molten prepolymer aggregates so that a molten prepolymer mass is formed on the vertical wire, and a molten prepolymer mass is formed wherein, the width of the molten prepolymer mass measured in an alignment direction of the vertical wires at a position 200 mm below the top edge being represented as L2 (mm), the width L2 of at least a portion of the molten prepolymer mass satisfies the inequality (1).

Abstract: Disclosed is an environmentally-friendly sheet using a PLA resin. The environmentally-friendly sheet using the PLA resin according to the present invention comprises: a back layer; a printed layer which is formed on the upper part of the back layer, wherein a printing pattern is formed on the upper surface thereof; and a transparent layer formed on the upper part of the printed layer, wherein one or more of the back layer, the printed layer, and the transparent layer have a PLA (polylactic acid) resin.

Abstract: A silane compound is represented by Formula 1: wherein each R1 is independently a single bond, an ether group, a carbonyl group, a thioether group, a sulfone group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 hydrocarbon group, R2 and R3 are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 hydrocarbon group, each R4 is independently hydrogen or a C1 to C5 hydrocarbon group, each X is independently halogen, a hydroxyl group, C1 to C20 alkoxy, or C6 to C20 aryloxy, each Y is independently a single bond, an amide group, a thioester group, a hydroxyethylene group, a carbonyl group, an aromatic group or an ester group, a and b are each independently an integer from 1 to 3, a+b is 4, no is an integer from 0 to 5, n is an integer from 5 to 50, and p and q are each independently an integer from 0 to 4.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin having a high refractive index, which is favorable as an optical material. Provided are a polyformal resin copolymer comprising a high refractive index diol that has a fluorene skeleton and an aromatic diol that has a low glass-transition point when polymerized, and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a branched polyamide prepolymer obtained or obtainable by polymerization of a polyamide forming monomer mixture, comprising AA-BB repeat units and branching units derived from diamines (monomer A) dicarboxylic acids (monomer B), and/or a salt of A and B, and a higher functional monomer (monomer C) present in a molar amounts defined by formula I and formula II: MC=(Q/FC)*(MA+MB) (Formula I) and R=((MA*2)+(MC*FCA))/((MB*2)+(MC*FCB)) (Formula II) wherein—MA, MB and MC represent the molar amounts of repeat units derived from the monomers A, B and C, respectively; —FC represent the functionality of monomer C, and is equal to FC-A+FC-B; —FC-A is the number of the amino functional groups comprised by monomer C; —FC-B is the number of carboxyl functional groups or precursor groups thereof comprised by monomer C; —Q is a number in the range of 0.06-1.00; and —R is a number in the range of 0.7-1.

Abstract: A copolymer of DCPD-containing benzoxazine (DCPDBz) and cyanate ester resin forms a low-dielectric thermosetting polymeric material for making electronic components. A method of manufacturing the copolymer is also introduced. The method includes allowing DCPD-phenol oligomer, aniline, and paraformaldehyde to react at 110° C. for 6-12 hours before being extracted and baked to obtain DCPDBz; and mixing cyanate ester and the DCPDBz at 150° C.; heating the mixture up to 220° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to macroinitiators comprising at least one hydrophobic segments in a molecule, wherein a molecular weight of the hydrophobic segment is 300 to 1800. The present invention further relates to block copolymers, wetting agent and polymeric materials having the block copolymers of the present invention associated with, which is suitable for medical devices, particularly for ophthalmic devices, including contact lenses, ophthalmic lenses, punctal plugs and artificial corneas.

Abstract: A cellular material. The cellular material can be the reaction product of a vegetable-based polyol made from a vegetable oil exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, wherein a free radical oxidation reaction is catalyzed by the UV light and the vegetable oil is converted into the vegetable-based polyol; and an isocyanate.

Abstract: Rigid polyurethane blowing agent enhancers, methods for using them, and the products produced by these methods are disclosed. The enhancers are low molecular weight alcohols and/or ethers that assist the action of blowing agents comprising a hydrohalocarbon compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of radiation-cured foams, characterized in that the radiation-cured foams are produced by 1) foaming of an aqueous composition A), 2) thermal drying of the foam produced from step 1), 3) curing of the foam by actinic radiation, the radiation-curable aqueous compositions A), the radiation-cured foams produced by the process according to the invention and the use of the radiation-cured foams for coating substrates.

Abstract: Polymeric article reinforced with a reinforcing component. The reinforcing component includes a composition made from at least one polymer and graphene sheets.

Abstract: Magnesium hydroxide having a high aspect ratio, a production method thereof and a resin composition comprising the same. The method of producing the magnesium hydroxide having a long diameter (width) of not less than 0.5 ?m and aspect ratio of not less than 10, comprising the steps of: (A) adding an alkali to and coprecipitating it with a mixed aqueous solution of a water-soluble magnesium salt and a monovalent organic acid or a salt thereof, or (B) adding an alkali aqueous solution to and coprecipitating it with an aqueous solution of a water-soluble magnesium salt and adding a monovalent organic acid or a salt thereof to the resulting product; and (C) hydrothermally treating the obtained slurry at 100° C. or higher.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for modifying a polymer composition, to modified polymer compositions, to an article, preferably wire or cable, comprising said modified polymer composition, to a process for preparing an article, preferably a wire or cable, to the use of said modified polymer in one or more layers of a wire or cable, as well as to a compound for use as a radical generating compound for modifying a polymer composition.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin composition that is free of discoloration defects, is resistant to the staining and deterioration caused by urine, fecal matter, detergents and so forth, exhibits an excellent tactile sensation, and also exhibits an excellent marring resistance and that is thus well suited for toilet components. Toilet components comprising this thermoplastic resin composition are also provided. The thermoplastic resin composition comprises (A) a thermoplastic resin and, per 100 weight parts thereof, (B) 2 to 40 weight parts of an organic flame retardant, 0.1 to 2 weight parts of a component (D), and as desired, (C) 0.1 to 20 weight parts of a flame retardant synergist, wherein the component (D) satisfies the following condition: condition: the component (D) is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyolefin-based waxes, alcohols, carboxylic acids, and esters, and having a melting point of not more than 100° C. and an HLB value of not more than 5.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of the following: wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon optionally substituted with an alkyl and/or an OXO-ester, and R2 is a C4 to C14 hydrocarbyl, preferably the residue of a C4 to C14 OXO-alcohol. Also provided are processes for making the compounds and plasticized polymer compositions containing said compounds.

Abstract: A process for making a latex emulsion, where the process involves dissolving resin in a biosolvent that hydrolyzes on exposure to water.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising: (A) a copolyester comprising residues of terephthalic acid, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, and 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-cyclobutanediol, and (B) a stabilizing composition comprising: (1) a phenolic antioxidant without a long-chain substituent; and (2) a phenolic antioxidant with a long-chain substituent, wherein the phenolic antioxidant (1) has 10 to 20 carbon atoms, wherein the phenolic antioxidant (2) has greater than 20 carbon atoms, and wherein the weight ratio of phenolic antioxidant (1) to phenolic antioxidant (2) is from 0.7:1 to 1.3:1.

Abstract: Plasticizer compositions comprising epoxidized fatty acid mono-esters and epoxy-esters are provided. The plasticizer compositions are free of compatibilizer and may contain metal perchlorates and/or phenolic antioxidants and/or conventional plasticizers. The compositions are useful for reduced extraction and lower volatility of halogenated polymers containing the compositions. The plasticizer compositions give reduced extraction of at least 15%. A process for making the plasticizer compositions is also provided. A method of reduced plasticizer extraction from halogenated polymers, such as polyvinyl chloride, is further provided. The plasticizer compositions may be added to PVC resins in effective amounts ranging from 1 and 200 phr.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, which comprises a) an organic material susceptible to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation, which is a polymer, an oligohydroxy compound, a wax, a fat or a mineral oil, with the proviso that the polymer is not a polypeptide, agar-agar or a component of agar-agar and the oligohydroxy compound is not glucose or a component of agar-agar; and b) a compound of formula (I) n is 1, 2, 3 or 4; when n is 1, R5 is H, C1-C30-alkyl, C3-C10-cycloalkyl, C6-C10-aryl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by C1-C8-alkyl, C1-C8-alkoxy, halogen or one phenyl, C7-C13-aralkyl, C2-C22-alkenyl, C3-C12-alkinyl, OH, C1-C30-alkyloxy, C3-C10-cycloalkyloxy, C6-C12-aryloxy, C7-C13-aralkyloxy, hydroxy-C1-C8-alkyl, carboxy-C1-C12-alkyl, C1-C12-alkoxycarbonyl-C1-C12-alkyl, C2-C30-alkyl, which is interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms, C2-C16-alkyl, which is interrupted by one sulfur atom, or NR?1R?2; when n is 2, R5 is C1-C12-alkane-diyl, C6-C14-arylene, C4-C8-cycloalkane-bis-(C1-

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a polyolefin composition for water pipes or fittings with increased resistance to degradation caused by chlorine dioxide-containing water, particularly to the use of a combination of particular types of antioxidants for increasing the resistance of a polyolefin composition against degradation caused by contact with chlorine dioxide-containing water.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition includes (A) a semi-aromatic polyamide resin including a dicarboxylic acid unit including about 40 to about 100 mol % of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid unit, and an aliphatic diamine unit; (B) a glass fiber, and optionally (C) a heat stabilizer including copper halide and/or alkali metal halide, where a content of a terminal carboxyl group [COOH] and a content of a terminal amino group [NH2] of a molecular chain in the semi-aromatic polyamide resin (A) satisfy the following conditions: [COOH]>37 ?eq/g; [NH2]>80 ?eq/g; and, [NH2]/[COOH]>1.

Abstract: A nanocomposite can include a polyolefin composition having at least one polyolefin. The polyolefin composition can have a multimodal molecular weight distribution, such as a bimodal molecular weight distribution. The nanocomposite can also include at least 0.001% by weight of nanoparticles, relative to a total weight of the nanocomposite. The nanoparticles can be carbon nanoparticles, silicon nanoparticles, or SiC nanoparticles. The nanocomposite can be prepared by providing the polyolefin composition, providing the nanoparticles, and blending the nanoparticles with the polyolefin composition. Formed articles can include the nanocomposite.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composite with improved specific flexural strength, and a molded body containing the thermoplastic resin composite. A thermoplastic resin composite containing a resin component which is a polyamide resin or polypropylene resin, and hollow glass microspheres, wherein the hollow glass microspheres are surface treated with from 0.5 to 3 mass % of a silane coupling agent and from 1 to 5 mass % of a synthetic resin emulsion, based on 100 mass % of hollow glass microspheres.

Abstract: Described is a method for preparation of stable fatty alcohol emulsion, wherein, fatty acid esters are introduced into an antifoaming agent emulsion system, and an anionic surfactant is added in the late stage of emulsification process in order to further improve the stability of the emulsion. The anionic surfactant is absorbed to the surface of fatty alcohol particles to make the fatty alcohol emulsion more stable under the action of ionic mutual repulsion. The prepared fatty alcohol emulsion has favorable foam elimination and suppression performance in the paper making procedure, and is stable during storage.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for dispersing a dry cellulose ether powder in an aqueous solution without forming lumps using powder handling and mixing devices. The cellulose ethers can be cross-linked with an aldehyde cross-linker. An acid or partially neutralized acid is used to improve the solubility.

Abstract: Provided are a rubber composition for tire containing raw material rubber and cellulose whiskers, and a tire produced from the same composition and having excellent general properties. Since the rubber composition for tire contains cellulose whiskers having superior reinforcing properties than rubber reinforcing materials, the rubber composition for tire can provide a tire having markedly enhanced properties compared to tires using the conventional rubber reinforcing materials. Also, when cellulose whiskers are applied to the rubber composition for tire, the content of the conventional rubber reinforcing materials can be reduced. As a result, the elongation ratio and low-fuel consumption performance that have been considered poor due to the use of conventional rubber reinforcing materials can be improved to a superior level, and a lightweight tire can be provided.

Abstract: A novel vulcanizable composition is provided, based on at least one hydrogenated nitrile rubber, on at least one peroxide, on at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or salts thereof, and also on specific microgels. These vulcanizable compositions can be used to obtain vulcanized products which can in particular be used for drive belts, roll coverings, hoses and cables.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cast film comprising a composition comprising more than 25 wt % (based on the weight of the composition) of one or more linear ethylene polymers having a g?vis of 0.97 or more and an Mw of 20,000 g/mol or more and at least 0.1 wt % of a branched modifier where the modifier has a) a g?vis of 0.90 or less; b) an Mw of 100,000 g/mol or more; c) an Mw/Mn of 3.0 or more; d) an Mz/Mn of 7.0 or more; e) a shear thinning ratio of 40 or more; and f) an I21 of 20 dg/min or less; where the film has at least a 10% reduction in neck-in as compared to the same composition formed into a film under the same conditions, except that the branched modifier is absent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a halogen-free, flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition based on polypropylene and one or more thermoplastic elastomers with an organic nitrogen- and/or phosphorus-based intumescent flame retardant comprising a piperazine component. The composition is processed easily to make a wire and cable sheath exhibiting a balance of high flame retardancy, good flexibility, high wet electrical resistance and excellent heat deformation properties, and which passes the VW-I flame retardancy test, the UL1581 heat deformation test at 150° C. and the wet electrical resistance test, and also exhibits good tensile and flexibility properties. Also disclosed is a wire and cable sheath made from the composition.

Abstract: A polyolefin compositions comprising: A) From 77 wt % to 90 wt %, of a propylene homopolymer having the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. lower than 2 wt %; B) from 10 wt % to 23 wt % of a copolymer of ethylene with one C4-C10 alpha-olefin containing from 20 wt % to 30 wt %, of said C4-C10 alpha-olefin derived units; said composition having the value of melt flow rate (MFR) at 230° C., 2.16 kg of from 0.5 to 4.5 g/10 min; the total content of ethylene of from 10 wt % to 18 wt %; the value of the intrinsic viscosity of the total fraction soluble in Xylene at 25° C. (AMXSIVtot) is less than 1.5 dl/g.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing propylene-based in-reactor compositions comprising: (a) contacting propylene and from about 0 wt % to 10 wt % C2 and/or C4 to C20 alpha olefins under polymerization conditions in a first stage to form Component A; (b) contacting Component A, ethylene and from about 3 wt % to 30 wt % of one or more C3 to C20 alpha olefin, in the presence of a metallocene catalyst system, under polymerization conditions in a second stage to form Component B; wherein the metallocene catalyst system comprises: (i) a metallocene compound comprising a group 4, 5, or 6 metal, (ii) an activator, and (iii) a support material; and (c) obtaining a propylene-based in-reactor composition comprising Component A and Component B, wherein the propylene-based in-reactor composition has a multimodal melting point. Propylene-based in-reactor compositions and articles comprising these propylene compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A solvent free method for making an ethylene propylene diene terpolymer latex by blending water with 1 weight percent to 50 weight percent surfactant; blending solvent free ethylene propylene diene terpolymer with the water and surfactant at a low pressure to form a terpolymer mixture; high shear mixing the terpolymer mixture at 0.5 atm to 1.5 atm for 5 minutes to 24 hours at a temperature from 20 degrees Celsius to 100 degrees Celsius to form a solvent free ethylene propylene diene terpolymer latex formation, wherein the solvent free ethylene propylene diene terpolymer latex formation has a viscosity from 1 centipoise to 2000 centipoise; a density from 0.8 to 1.1; and a shelf life of from 7 days to 365 days without separating or stratifying.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastics-material strapping band (4) for wrapping around one or more articles. The plastics-material strapping band has the following constituent parts: a) up to approximately 90% by weight polyester, b) approximately 1% by weight to 5% by weight polyolefin and c) approximately 5% by weight to 10% by weight fiber material. The invention also relates to a method for producing a plastics-material strapping band.

Abstract: Novel bioabsorbable polymeric blends are disclosed. The blends have a first component that is a polylactide polymer or a copolymer of lactide and glycolide and a second component that is poly(p-dioxanone) polymer. The novel polymeric blends provide medical devices having dimensional stability. Also disclosed are novel bioabsorbable medical devices made from these novel polymer blends, as well as novel methods of manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stain- or dye-resistant articles comprising a polymer composition comprising at least one semi-aromatic polyamide comprising recurring units resulting from the condensation of terephthalic acid and at least one aliphatic diamine comprising more than 8 carbon atoms, at least one filler and from 0.1 to 35 wt. % of at least one white pigment, based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a nanocomposite having a continuous organic phase and oligomer-modified nanoplatelet mesomorphic structures, wherein the oligomer has a molecular weight of at least 100 g/mol.

Abstract: A method of forming a monolayer film of nanoparticles includes forming a fluid mixture by combining nanoparticles dispersed in water with a water-miscible organic solvent and a molecular ligand comprising a head group with affinity for the nanoparticle, and introducing the fluid mixture to a substrate in the presence of an air/fluid interface, thereby causing a monolayer film of nanoparticles to form on the substrate. Such monolayers films can include metallic nanoparticles such as gold, and possess substantially uniform spacing over at least a one centimeter length scale.

Abstract: A post-treatment liquid for inkjet recording including a urethane resin, a fluorosurfactant, a water-soluble organic solvent and water.

Abstract: A composition for reducing bacterial biofilm formation after endodontic therapy comprising water, ethanol, benzalkonium chloride, citric acid, and nonionic surfactant. A method of making a composition for reducing bacterial biofilm. A method for reducing bacterial biofilm formation after a dental procedure.

Abstract: Aqueous ink for inkjet that contains water; a hydrosoluble organic solvent; a pigment; and a resin, wherein the hydrosoluble organic solvent comprises 2,3-butane diol having a total ratio of (2R, 3R) form and (2S, 3S) form of greater than 50% by weight in 2,3-butane diol, where (2R, 3R) form represents (2R, 3R)-(?)-2,3-butane diol and (2S, 3S) form represents (2S, 3S)-(+)-2,3-butane diol, wherein 2,3-butane diol accounts for 5% by weight to 40% by weight of the entire of the aqueous ink.

Abstract: A magnetizable ink contains at least 65% of magnetizable particles having a modal diameter between 3 ?m and 10 ?m. The particles may have a size distribution with 0% above 18 micron and not greater than 20% under 0.5 micron. The particles may have a surface area less than 50,000 cm2 per cm3, and/or the ink may have a viscosity less than 16,000 cps when ready to print. Where the particles are rounded, magnetically soft iron particles, the surface area may be less than 12,000 cm2 per cm3 and the viscosity may be less than 1,500 cps.

Abstract: Pigment based particles in powder form intended to be used as colorants in a digital print formed by applying dry colorants on a surface, bonding a part of the colorants with a binder and removing the non-bonded colorants from the surface. A panel with a surface including a digitally formed print of macro colorants including a particle body and colour pigments attached to the surface of the particle body is also described. The colorants are arranged in patterns with pigments on an upper and lower surface of the particle body.

Abstract: An ink for inkjet recording includes water; a hydrosoluble solvent; a pigment; and a copolymer including a phosphonic acid group. The copolymer including a phosphonic acid group includes structural units having the following formulae (1) and (2): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and M represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal or an organic ammonium; and wherein R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R3 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and each of n and m represents 0 or an integer of from 1 to 30, provided n+m is from 2 to 30.

Abstract: An enhanced washability ink composition has enhanced rinsability and/or washability from fabric, walls, or skin. The composition may comprise about 70 wt % to about 95 wt % water; about 5 wt % to about 35 wt % one or more sugars (e.g., dextrins); about 1 wt % to about 40 wt % one or more optional dye blockers; about 0.1 wt % to about 15 wt % one or more dyes; and one or more optional additives. The rinsable ink composition is usable in a variety of instruments, including markers or pens. A method for making the rinsable ink composition comprises dissolving one or more sugars (e.g., dextrins) in water to form a sugar solution; subsequently adding one or more dyes to the sugar solution to form a sugar-dye solution; and subsequently adding one or more optional dye blockers to the sugar-dye solution.

Abstract: The invention provides metal powder constituted from metal particles. Each of the metal particles comprises a base particle having a surface and a metal material constituting at least the surface of the base particle. The base particle is subjected to a surface treatment with a fluorine type phosphoric acid ester. Further, the invention also provides an ultraviolet ray curable ink jet composition to be ejected by using an ink jet method. The ultraviolet ray curable ink jet composition comprises a polymerizable compound and metal powder constituted from metal particles. The metal particles of the metal powder are subjected to a surface treatment with a fluorine type phosphoric acid ester.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition for ink jet recording that can realize excellent printing quality on various recording media, has a high level of color developing properties particularly on plain paper, and can realize excellent gloss for glossy paper and, at the same time, is excellent in ink reliability such as ejection stability, storage stability, and recovery from clogging. The ink composition includes at least a magenta solid solution pigment, a polymer, which can render the pigment dispersible in the ink composition, and water. The polymer is produced by copolymerizing a monomer composition including at least a styrene macromer (A) and a salt forming group-containing monomer (B).

Abstract: A water-based ink for ink-jet recording includes: a colorant containing a self-dispersible pigment; water; and fumed silica. The blending ratio of the fumed silica to the self-dispersible pigment may be not less than 0.2 and not more than 1 by weight. Using the self-dispersible pigment and the fumed silica in combination can satisfy improved optical density and an excellent discharge property.

Abstract: A pre-processing fluid contains water, a water soluble organic solvent, a water soluble flocculant, a compound represented by C6F13—CH2CH2O(CH2CH2O)nH Chemical formula 1, where n represents an integer of from 1 to 40, and a compound represented by HOR1R3C—(CH2)m—CR2R4OH Chemical formula 2, where R1 and R2 each, independently represent alkyl groups having 3 to 6 carbon atoms, R3 and R4 each, independently represent methyl groups or ethyl groups, and m represents an integer of from 1 to 6.