Abstract: Disclosed herein are ink compositions comprising at least one hyperbranched oligomer present in an amount ranging from about 3% to about 20% and having a functionality ranging from about 6 to about 40; at least one pigment present in an amount of at least about 10%; and at least one photoinitiator present in an amount ranging from 5% to 10%. Further provided herein are methods of printing using a variable data digital lithographic printing device.

Abstract: A solvent-based ink jet ink composition includes a coloring material; and a solvent; in which the composition includes, as the solvent, two or more types of solvent that are compounds represented by the following general formula (1), and R1, R2, and R3 have the same structure as one another and m are consecutive integers, in the solvent. R1O—(R2O)m—R3??(1) (in the formula, R1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R2 is an alkylene group with 2 or 3 carbon atoms, and R3 is a hydrogen atom, an acetyl group, or an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms. However, both of R1 and R3 are not hydrogen atoms. m is an integer of 1 to 7.

Abstract: A non-aqueous ink jet ink composition contains a white pigment having an average particle diameter of 200 nm or more and 400 nm or less, glycol diether represented by the following formula 1 and having a flash point of 70° C. or less, and glycol monoether represented by the following formula 2: R1O—(R2O)m—R3??Formula 1: (In Formula 1, R1 and R3 each independently represent alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R2 each independently represents alkylene groups having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, and m is an integer of 1 to 4.); and HO—(R4O)n—R5??Formula 2: (In Formula 2, R4 each independently represents alkylene groups having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, R5 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of 1 to 4.).

Abstract: A non-aqueous ink jet ink composition contains a glitter pigment, glycol diether represented by the following formula 1 and having a flash point of 70° C. or less, and glycol monoether represented by the following formula 2: R1O—(R2O)m—R3??Formula 1: (In Formula 1, R1 and R3 each independently represent alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R2 each independently represents alkylene groups having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, and m is an integer of 1 to 4.); and HO—(R4O)n—R5??Formula 2: (In Formula 2, R4 each independently represents alkylene groups having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, R5 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of 1 to 4.).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ink comprising a fluorosurfactant-stabilized polymer latex, which is suitable for use in an indirect printing method.

Abstract: A polymer-bound refill for writing, drawing and/or painting devices, in particular for pencils or coloured pencils, including at least one binder, at least one wax, at least one colouring agent and at least one filler. The refill includes polylactide as binder.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are sacrificial coating compositions comprising at least one polyvinyl alcohol; at least one waxy starch; at least one hygroscopic agent; at least one surfactant; and water, wherein the ratio by weight of the at least one waxy starch to the at least one polyvinyl alcohol is at least two to one. In certain embodiments, the at least one polyvinyl alcohol has a degree of hydrolysis of at least about 95%, such as at least about 98%, or at least about 99.3%. In certain embodiments, the viscosity of the at least one polyvinyl alcohol in a deionized water solution at 20° C. ranges from about 30 cps to about 80 cps, wherein the solution contains 4% by weight polyvinyl alcohol relative to the total weight of polyvinyl alcohol and deionized water in the solution. Also disclosed herein are methods of making a sacrificial coating composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a flexible vinyl chloride resin composition, a molded product obtained from the resin composition, an electric wire coating material, and an electric wire coated by the electric wire coating material. In the flexible vinyl chloride resin composition, based on 100 parts by mass of (A), the content of (B) is 0.1 parts by mass to 20 parts by mass and the content of (C) is 10 parts by mass to 150 parts by mass. A molded product having excellent surface smoothness and excellent flexibility can be obtained via the flexible vinyl chloride resin composition even under the condition of high production speed.

Abstract: A fluoropolymer coating composition is described comprising an aqueous liquid medium, fluoropolymer particles dispersed in the aqueous liquid medium, and at least one aziridine compound. The aziridine compound comprises at least two aziridine groups (i.e. polyaziridine) or at least one aziridine group and at least one alkoxy silane group. In another embodiment, an article is described comprising a substrate wherein a surface of the substrate comprises a coating comprising fluoropolymer particles; and a reaction product of at least one aziridine compound comprising at least two aziridine groups or at least one aziridine group and at least one alkoxy silane group. The coating can be utilized as a primer for bonding a non-fluorinated substrate to a fluoropolymer film and/or the coating can be used as an (e.g. outer exposed) surface layer. In some embodiments, the article may be the (e.g. backside) film of a photovoltaic module.

Abstract: A fluoropolymer coating composition is described comprising an aqueous liquid medium, fluoropolymer particles dispersed in the aqueous liquid medium, and at least one aziridine compound. The aziridine compound comprises at least two aziridine groups (i.e. polyaziridine) or at least one aziridine group and at least one alkoxy silane group. In another embodiment, an article is described comprising a substrate wherein a surface of the substrate comprises a coating comprising fluoropolymer particles; and a reaction product of at least one aziridine compound comprising at least two aziridine groups or at least one aziridine group and at least one alkoxy silane group. The coating can be utilized as a primer for bonding a non-fluorinated substrate to a fluoropolymer film and/or the coating can be used as an (e.g. outer exposed) surface layer. In some embodiments, the article may be the (e.g. backside) film of a photovoltaic module.

Abstract: A new binder composition comprising, by dry weight based on the total dry weight of the binder composition, i) from 93% to 99.96% of polymer particles comprising, as polymerized units, by dry weight based on the total weight of the polymer particles, from 25% to 95% of a vinyl acetate; and from 5% to 75% of a vinyl ester of versatic acid and/or a vinyl ester of 2-ethyl hexanoic acid; and ii) from 0.04% to 7% of a low water soluble cyclodextrin.

Abstract: Methods are described for maintaining unpaved roads. The methods include applying an aqueous composition to a section of an unpaved road (such as a mine haul road in a mine). The aqueous composition includes from 5 to 10,000 ppm of a synthetic polymer in water, and may be applied periodically. The synthetic polymer may be compatible with chemical processes employed by the mine, and the method may also include subsequently mining the section of the mine haul road.

Abstract: The present invention provides for compositions comprising at least one polyketone; and at least one acyl hydrazide; wherein, the polyketone comprises at least two levulinic acid moieties. The present inventions also provide for novel polyhydrazone compounds. Examples of completely water-soluble compositions comprising acyl hydrazide and polyketone that form polyhydrazones compounds are provided herein. The compositions and polyhydrazones of the present invention are useful in the preparation of coating materials and the formation of films.

Abstract: A resin composition for a printed circuit includes a first resin having a polycyclic group; a second resin having an imide group conjugated to at least one cyclic group; and a hardening accelerator having two or more functional groups, wherein the resin composition does not include a hardening agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueously dispersible epoxy resin E, comprising building blocks derived from an aliphatic polyether polyol A, an epoxy resin B having at least two epoxide groups per molecule, an epoxy resin B? having at least two epoxide groups per molecule, which may be identical to B, or different from B, an epoxy-functional fatty acid ester D, and an aromatic polyol C, a process for the preparation thereof, and a method of use thereof.

Abstract: Novel coatings are disclosed prepared by electropolymerization of non-fluorinated conducting pre-grafted hydrophobic electropolymerizable monomers onto a conducting layer of a substrate, where the electropolymerized coating exhibit both unique reversible wettability and electro-optical properties. The coating may also include one or more layers of polymer particles upon which the non-fluorinated conducting pre-grafted hydrophobic electropolymerizable monomers are polymerized imparting a submicron structure to the coating. Methods for making and using the coatings are also disclosed.

Abstract: A monomer, an organic layer composition including the monomer, an organic layer, and a method of forming patterns, the monomer being represented by Chemical Formula 1:

Abstract: A film layer comprising a high-chi (?) block copolymer for self-assembly and a hexafluoroalcohol-containing surface active polymer (SAP) was prepared on a substrate surface that was neutral wetting to the domains of the self-assembled block copolymer. The block copolymer comprises at least one polycarbonate block and at least one other block (e.g., a substituted or unsubstituted styrene-based block). The film layer, whose top surface has contact with an atmosphere, self-assembles to form a lamellar or cylindrical domain pattern having perpendicular orientation with respect to the underlying surface. Other morphologies (e.g., islands and holes of height 1.0Lo) were obtained with films lacking the SAP. The SAP is preferentially miscible with, and lowers the surface energy of, the domain comprising the polycarbonate block.

Abstract: A gas barrier film includes a resin film base material, a layer made of an aqueous coating agent (A) which contains a hardener and has gas barrier properties and adhesiveness to the resin film base material, the layer made of the aqueous coating agent (A) being formed on at least one surface of the resin film base material, and at least one layer made of an aqueous coating agent (B) having a compounding ratio of a hardener smaller than that of the aqueous coating agent (A), the layer made of the aqueous coating agent (B) being formed on the layer made of the aqueous coating agent (A).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides coating compositions free of acrylates and epoxies for use in dry-erase surface preparations and protective floor coverings.

Abstract: The present invention describes new crosslinkers for coating compositions, their preparation, and their use.

Abstract: Curable functionalized imide-linked polyimides compounds have been synthesized that have been found to possess very low dielectric constant and extremely low dissipation factor. These compounds also have a range of high to low modulus, extremely low moisture uptake and are very thermally stable. The combination of these materials in formulation along with functionalized polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutadiens have been found to be ideal for forming films and coatings for the microelectronic applications, multiplayer capacitors and interconnects, and high power cables and wire coatings. The addition of perfluorinated hydrocarbons, and POSS nanoparticles to the formulations have decreased the dielectric constant and dielectric dissipation factor further, and have also improved the flammability of the compositions.

Abstract: A combination comprising a substrate and cured coating composition formed of the hydrolysis product of an epoxy functional alkoxy silane in combination with one or more monoaromatic (mono- or di) glycidyl ethers, the cured coating providing improved adhesion as compared to previous known UV curable coatings. The coating composition includes at least one monoaromatic di- or monoglycidyl ethers, and most preferably includes resorcinol diglycidyl ether.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of making rosin esters. The methods can involve contacting a rosin ester with a microporous adsorbent. Treatment with a microporous adsorbent, such as an activated carbon, can improve the color of the rosin ester (e.g., reduce the neat Gardner color of the rosin ester by at least 1 Gardner color unit), reduce the concentration of sulfur in the rosin ester (e.g., reduce the concentration of sulfur in the rosin ester by at least 50 ppm), or combinations thereof. Rosin esters prepared by the methods described herein, as well as methods of using thereof, are also described.

Abstract: Rosin esters are provided. The rosin esters can exhibit improved color (e.g., the rosin ester can have a neat Gardner color of 8.5 or less), improved oxidative stability (e.g., when 1000 ppm or less of an antioxidant is present in combination with the rosin ester, the rosin ester can exhibit an oxidative-induction time at 130° C. of at least 75 minutes), improved color stability (e.g., the rosin ester can exhibit less than a 10% change in neat Gardner color when heated to a temperature of 160° C. for a period of three hours), or combinations thereof. Also provided polymeric compositions comprising the rosin esters, as well as methods of making the rosin esters.

Abstract: This invention pertains to slurries, methods and systems that can be used in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) of tungsten containing semiconductor device. Additives are used to reduce the dishing on large and small feature sizes (large bond pad as well as fine line structures) without retarding the tungsten removal rate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polishing agent including: cerium oxide particles; a water-soluble polyamine; potassium hydroxide; at least one selected from an organic acid and a salt thereof; and water, in which the polishing agent has a pH of 10 or more, a polishing method using the polishing agent, and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor integrated circuit device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radical-curable adhesive composition including an acid anhydride-based compound having at least one carbon-carbon unsaturated double bond, a vinyl-based compound having at least one electron donor group, a radical initiator, and a cation generator, wherein the content of the acid anhydride-based compound and the vinyl-based compound is 0.8 to 1.0 by an equivalence ratio of mixing represented by the following Equation (1), and a polarizing plate and an optical member including the radical-curable adhesive composition: Equivalence Ratio of Mixing=M/N,??Equation(1): and in Equation (1), M is the number of carbon-carbon unsaturated double bonds capable of participating in polymerization in the molecule including an acid anhydride group included in the acid anhydride-based compound; and N is the number of carbon-carbon unsaturated double bonds capable of participating in polymerization in the molecule included in the vinyl-based compound.

Abstract: A sealant film comprising a central core layer, a sealant layer on one side the core layer, and a treated layer on another side of the core layer. The central core layer comprises HDPE, and the sealant layer contains a migratory slip agent which is inhibited from migrating through the core layer to the treated layer.

Abstract: The optical film with pressure sensitive adhesive comprises an optical film and a front-side pressure sensitive adhesive sheet. The front-side pressure sensitive adhesive sheet is a laminated pressure sensitive adhesive sheet and includes a first pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed in contact with the optical film, and a second pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed at the furthest from the optical film. The first pressure sensitive adhesive layer has a storage elastic modulus of 9×103 Pa or less at 150° C., and a ratio G?20/G?150 of 20 or more, where G?20 is a storage elastic modulus at 20° C. and G?150 is a storage elastic modulus at 150° C. The second pressure sensitive adhesive layer has a storage elastic modulus of 4×105 Pa or less at 20° C., and a storage elastic modulus of 1×104 Pa or more at 150° C.

Abstract: The adhesive tape according to the present invention comprises a tape which comprises a long plastic film having a predetermined width and a predetermined thickness and adhesive layers which are arranged on the tape, wherein at least one row of multiple slits are arranged at regular intervals along the length direction in a region of the tape which turns inward from each end of a first surface as observed in a width direction, each of the slits is formed by a narrow and long concave groove which is depressed to a predetermined depth from the first surface and a crack; which is formed on the bottom of the concave groove and is formed at a predetermined depth toward a second surface, and the adhesive layer is formed on the first surface having the slits formed thereon.

Abstract: A polyethylene tape including a first backing layer, a second backing layer, a third backing layer, and an adhesive layer in sequence. The first and the third backing layers are transparent polyethylene films which sandwich the second backing layer therebetween. The second backing layer is a colored polyethylene film. The adhesive layer is acrylic glue coated on the third backing layer. The first and the third backing layers isolate the second backing layer from the adhesive layer even if the polyethylene tape is reeled up into a roll.

Abstract: A silver conductive adhesive comprising silver powders is disclosed. The silver powders are spherical silver powders. A method for preparing the silver conductive adhesive is further disclosed. The silver conductive adhesive has higher heating and curing efficiency, obviously shortening the curing time period and improving yield.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising a sol-gel solution. Zirconium n-propoxide is aged in a solvent to form a first part for the sol-gel solution. The first part is combined with deionized water to form a second part for the sol-gel solution. Aminoaryltrialkoxysilane is combined with an alcohol to form a third part for the sol-gel solution. The third part is combined with the second part to form a mixture for the sol-gel solution. The deionized water, or the alcohol, or a combination thereof is combined with the mixture to form a solution. The solution is aged to form the sol-gel solution comprising a mole balance ratio of approximately 1:5 between the zirconium n-propoxide and the aminoaryltrialkoxysilane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-curable rubber-based adhesive composition for a touch screen panel, containing styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS) rubber, and a non-curable rubber-based adhesive film for a touch screen panel, using the same.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesive mass comprising an at least partially cross-linked polyacrylate, based on a monomer mixture comprising a) an acrylic acid ester of the formula CR32=C(R2)(COOR1), b) an acrylic acid of the formula CR52=C(R4)(COOH), c) olefinically unsaturated monomers having at least one functional group, and d) 0 to 95 wt % of acrylic acid ester of the formula CR82=C(R7)(COOR6), and 20 to 60 parts by weight of at least one tackifying resin.

Abstract: A frame sealant composition and a method of preparing the same, a liquid crystal panel containing the frame sealant composition. The frame sealant composition comprises a resin, a catalyst, a solvent, a hydrophobic silica filler, and silicon spheres; wherein, the hydrophobic silica filler has a shape of irregular polyhedron. The optimum of hydrophobic silica particles increases the whole surface area of the silica particles and correspondingly enhances the hydrophobicity of the frame sealant composition. The frame sealant composition further comprises a dispersant, the addition of which makes the silica fillers more evenly distributed in the frame sealant composition and avoids void caused by the uneven distribution.

Abstract: Provided herein, generally, are coloured two-part adhesives, more particularly, in some embodiments, (meth)acrylate based two-part adhesives suitable for, but not limited to, use in repairing aircraft parts. The adhesives, in some embodiments, comprise a coloured first component and a second component, wherein the coloured first component comprises i) a polymeric resin base composition, ii) a flame-retardant compound, and optional synergist, iii) an acrylic paint, and iv) dispersant additive; and the second component comprises v) a curing agent.

Abstract: The aqueous adhesive composition comprises a resin based on at least one aromatic aldehyde bearing at least one aldehyde functional group, comprising at least one aromatic ring, and on at least one compound of formula (I): in which each group R1, R2 and R3 represents, independently of one another, an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl, cycloalkyl or hydrogen group, X represents S, O or N—R4, and R4 represents an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl or cycloalkyl group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hot melt adhesive which is excellent in environmental friendliness, thermal stability, adhesion to a polyolefin substrate and a polyester substrate, and heat resistance. The present invention relates to a hot melt adhesive comprising (A) a polar functional group-modified conjugated diene-based polymer, (B) an aliphatic polyester-based resin, (C) an amorphous olefin-based polymer, (D) a crystalline polypropylene resin, and (E) a tackifier resin.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, particles comprising a phase change material, and composite insulation materials incorporating the particles are disclosed. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A heat storage/dissipation material has a constitution in which heat storage/dissipation titanium oxide made of Ti3O5 is dispersed in heat transfer oil in a liquid form, the heat storage/dissipation titanium oxide not undergoing phase transition into a ?-phase that has properties of a non-magnetic semiconductor and maintaining a state of a paramagnetic metal as long as the heat storage/dissipation titanium oxide is not subjected to pressure or light for heat dissipation. The heat storage/dissipation material is capable of maintaining a state of storing heat as long as the heat storage/dissipation material is not subjected to the pressure or the light for heat dissipation and is capable of releasing heat when subjected to the pressure or the light for heat dissipation, and therefore is capable of releasing the stored heat at a desired timing.

Abstract: A thermal interface material comprises a polymeric elastomer material, a thermally conductive filler, and a coupling agent, along with other optional components.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are ionic liquid compounds, complexes and compositions suitable for use as refrigerants. Methods and systems for heating and/or cooling, including vapor compression heating or cooling systems, including such refrigerants are also disclosed. Preferred ionic liquids include those having anions selected from pyrrolide, pyrazolide, triazolide, imidazolide, benzimidazolide, and indolide, and cations selected from phosphonium, ammonium, pyrrolidinium, imidazolium, and pyridinium.

Abstract: Corrosive effects arising during well treatment applications are inhibited and/or prevented by introducing into the well composition containing a corrosion inhibitor of a biosurfactant selected from glycolipids (other than sophorolipids and mannosylerythritol lipids), phospholipids; polyol lipids; lipoproteins, lipopeptides, ornithine lipids, carbohydrate-lipids, neutral lipids, aminoacid lipids, exolipids, liposan; siderolipids, protein polyamines diglycosyl diglycerides, fimbriae, saponified triglycerides and fatty acids. The composition may also contain a corrosion inhibitor intensifier.

Abstract: CO2 scavenging additives having one or more cyanamide functionalities for the reduction of corrosion in subterranean formations are disclosed. The additives are also suitable for the simultaneous scavenging of CO2 and H25. The additives can be introduced by way of a treatment fluid for the subterranean formation to interact with and reduce the concentration of CO2 and/or H25 in the formation.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for use in subterranean operations are disclosed comprising providing a treatment fluid that comprises a base fluid, a gelling agent, and a synergistic breaker composition, comprising: a controlled degradable acid generating material, and an oxidizing component; introducing the treatment fluid into a formation; allowing the synergistic breaker composition to substantially reduce the viscosity of the treatment fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrocarbon recovery composition, which composition contains: a) a first anionic surfact ant selected from the group consisting of a propoxylated primary alcohol carboxylate and a propoxylated primary alcohol glycerol sulfonate; and b) a second anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of a propoxylated primary alcohol carboxylate and a propoxylated primary alcohol glycerol sulfonate, and wherein the first and second anionic surfactants are different. Further, the invention relates to an injectable liquid containing the hydrocarbon recovery composition and a method for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation.

Abstract: Provided are methods for pretreating a subterranean formation that include introducing into at least a portion of the subterranean formation: a first composition containing an oxidant in an aqueous base; and a second composition containing an acid and a compound that generates a non-oxygen gas upon reaction with the oxidant. Pretreating a subterranean formation according to these methods reduces the fracture toughness of the rock and establishes conditions favoring the growth of dendritic fracture.

Abstract: Chelating agents used in conjunction with stimulation operations in a subterranean formation can often be limited by the pH range over which they may effectively complex metal ions. Perfluorinated chelating agents may have a broader effective pH range for metal ion complexation than do other types of chelating agents, particularly at highly acidic pH values. Methods for treating a subterranean formation can comprise: providing a treatment fluid comprising a perfluorinated chelating agent having at least two carboxylic acid groups; introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation; and complexing metal ions in the subterranean formation with the perfluorinated chelating agent.