Abstract: An expandable composite resin bead comprises: a composite resin containing a polyethylene resin and a polystyrene resin; and a blowing agent impregnating the composite resin. The composite resin contains 5 to 20 mass % of the polyethylene resin and 80 to 95 mass % of the polystyrene resin. The blowing agent is an organic physical blowing agent. Furthermore, in the expandable composite resin bead, a predetermined swelling degree in methyl ethyl ketone at a temperature of 23° C. is not lower than 1.25.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing a microporous polyolefin film comprising: a step of injecting a composition comprising polyolefin 30 to 60 wt % and a diluent, which can make liquid-liquid phase separation with the polyolefin thermodynamically 40 to 70 wt %, into an extruding machine, and melting and kneading thereof to prepare a single phase melt; and a step of extruding the melt while conducting liquid-liquid phase separation by passing through a section having the temperature below the liquid-liquid phase separation temperature and forming thereof in the form of a sheet, and a microporous polyolefin film prepared according to the method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing xerogel composites, which comprises: (a) provision of a composition comprising an organic gel precursor (A) comprising a monomer component (A1) composed of at least one polyfunctional isocyanate and a monomer component (A2) composed of at least one compound selected from among polyfunctional amines and polyfunctional hydroxy compounds; (b) reaction of the gel precursor (A) in the presence of an open-celled macroporous foam (B) and a solvent (C) to form a xerogel composite; (c) drying of the xerogel composite by conversion of the solvent (C) into the gaseous state at a temperature and a pressure below the critical temperature and the critical pressure of the solvent (C). The invention further relates to the xerogel composites which can be obtained in this way and their use as insulating material, for thermal insulation, vacuum insulation panels, in refrigeration units or in buildings.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to processes, apparatuses and custom catalysts designed to depolymerize a polymer. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a de-polymerizing apparatus, catalysts and reaction schemes to obtain useful monomers including fuel products by “in situ” reactions using coupled electromagnetic induction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to ceramic fillers and methods for preparing said ceramic fillers. The present disclosure further relates to dielectric resonator, fluoropolymer-ceramic filler compositions and their corresponding laminates along with their respective methods for preparing the same from the ceramic fillers. The present disclosure further provides a dielectric resonator and fluoropolymer-ceramic filler laminates having enhanced dielectric properties. The present disclosure also relates to various microwave applications of such fillers, resonators and laminates including microwave devices and circuits.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition for electromagnetic interference shielding. More particularly, provided is a resin composition having superior dispersibility and impact relaxation and high conductivity, the resin comprising: (a) 100 parts by weight of a resin; based on 100 parts by weight of the resin, (b) 0.1 to 15 parts by weight of a carbon nanotube surface-modified in a condition of the absence of oxidant; and (c) 1 to 40 parts by weight of a carbon compound, a metal, a metal compound, or a mixture thereof. The resin composition for electromagnetic interference shielding, comprising a carbon hydride composite, is specifically useful in an electronic control unit material for weight reduction of car, and thus can be replaced with a high-priced heavy metal material.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures of aluminum hydrogenphosphites of the formula (I) Al2.00(HPO3)v(H2PO3)yx(H2O)z??(I) and aluminum salts comprising 91 to 99.9% aluminum hydrogenphosphites of the formula (I) 0.1 to 9% aluminum salts and 0 to 50% water (of crystallization), where v in formula (I) is 2 to 2.99, y is 2 to 0.01 and z is 0 to 4, to processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A fluororubber composition comprising 1 to 100 parts by weight of a needle-like filler or fibrous filler having an average particle diameter of 5 ?m or less, an average particle length of 40 to 60 ?m, and an aspect ratio of 10 to 12, based on 100 parts by weight of fluororubber. A fluororubber vulcanization-molded product obtained from the fluororubber composition has resistance against deformation due to the shape effect of the filler, and thereby can suppress the deformation of the oil seal sliding surface towards the sliding direction. More specifically, the fluororubber vulcanization-molded product can achieve less friction, while maintaining sealing properties by increasing the amount of oil pumping, from the initial use of an oil seal to after the abrasion of the oil seal.

Abstract: A polymer composition may include polyolefin having a molecular weight distribution of greater than or equal to 8 as measured by GPC and a metallic acrylate salt. The polymer composition may be characterized by one or more of: a melt flow rate of from 0.1 g/10 min to 10 g/10 min; a melt flow viscosity between 2,000 Pa·s and 6,000 Pa·s; a die swell of between 2 and 8; and a die swell characteristic time of between 0.3 seconds and 1.2 seconds. The polymer composition may be in the form of foam. A process of forming foam may include supplying polymer composition including metallic acrylate salt and polyolefin resin, and mixing the polymer composition with foaming agent. A foam may include a polymer composition that includes polyolefin and polar polymer and does not include an ionomer. The foam may have a foam density of less than 0.25 g/cc.

Abstract: An ester composition including terephthalate compounds substituted with a non-hybrid and non-branched alkyl group, a hybrid and branched alkyl group, and a non-hybrid and branched alkyl group, respectively by 0.5 wt % to 9.5 wt %, by 14.5 wt % to 43.8 wt %, and 46.7 wt % to 85 wt % based on the total weight of the ester composition, a method of preparing the same, and a resin composition including the same are provided. The ester composition has a short absorption time with respect to the resin and short fusion time and improves the processability of the resin composition. In addition, good physical properties may be provided when manufacturing a sheet and a compound such as a cable, an interior of a car, a film, a sheet, a tube, a wallpaper, a toy, a flooring material, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed are a plasticizer that, when used for a heat-resistant resin composition, improves elongation retention, enhances aging resistance and heat resistance, and exhibits superior tensile strength, tensile strength retention, heating loss or the like before and after heating, thus contributing to enhancement in physical properties of the heat-resistant resin, a plasticizer composition, a heat-resistant resin composition and a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: An ester mixture of dianhydrohexitol, a composition comprising the ester mixture and a polymer composition comprising the ester mixture or the composition, the use thereof, and a process by which the ester mixture can be prepared, where the ester mixture has a mean chain length of (8.3) to (9.2).

Abstract: Provided are a modified diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) biuret curing agent and preparation method thereof, the curing agent being prepared by reacting dibasic alcohol, water and MDI in an organic solvent. The preparation method includes the steps of: firstly, using the dibasic alcohol to modify a part of MDI, dividing the metered water into multiple parts, and adding the water by multiple times; after adding the first part of water, reacting firstly under 70-100° C., then heating up to 120-140° C. for reaction; secondly, lowering the temperature to 70-100° C., adding the second part of water; and repeating the above processes until all the metered water is added, to produce the MDI curing agent with partial biuret structure. The curing agent is mainly used as the curing agent of polyurethane coating and adhesive agent, and has a higher NCO percentage and a slower curing speed than that of common MDI prepolymer curing agents.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube-ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene composite includes about 99 parts by weight to about 99.8 parts by weight of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, about 0.2 parts by weight to about 1 part by weight of carbon nanotubes, and about 0.1 parts by weight to about 0.5 parts by weight of a light stabilizer.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising: (A) from 20 to 85% by weight of at least one polyamide whose number of amino end groups is ?50 mmol/kg, (B) from 14.9 to 60% by weight of glass fibers. (C) from 0.01 to 2% by weight of at least one heat stabilizer, (D) from 0 to 1.5% by weight of at least one mold-release agent, and (E) from 0 to 30% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of (A)-(E) is 100.

Abstract: A polylactic acid resin composition containing a polylactic acid resin, glass fibers having an average aspect ratio (average fiber length/average fiber diameter) of 5 or more, and a metallic pigment, wherein the glass fibers are contained in an amount of from 2 to 35 parts by mass, and the metallic pigment is contained in an amount of from 0.1 to 8 parts by mass, based on 100 parts by mass of the polylactic acid resin. Since the polylactic acid resin composition of the present invention has excellent moldability, and is capable of providing a molded article with high designability, including a transparent surface layer and an inner layer with a lamellar texture in the nashiji patterns, the polylactic acid resin composition can be suitably used in various industrial applications, such as daily sundries, household electric appliance parts, packaging materials for household electric appliance parts, and automobile parts.

Abstract: An inorganic filler according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a boron nitride agglomerate and a coating layer formed on the boron nitride agglomerate and including a —Si—R—NH2 group, and R is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, an alkene group having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, and an alkyne group having 2 to 3 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A fastening component is a molded article of a mixture in which microfibrillated cellulose fibers are dispersed in a thermoplastic resin, wherein the thermoplastic resin has a melting point of between 150 and 200° C., and wherein when the total mass % of the thermoplastic resin and the cellulose fibers is set to be 100 mass %, the mass % of the cellulose fibers included in the mixture is greater than 20 mass % and less than 60 mass %. When the total mass % of the thermoplastic resin and the cellulose fibers is set to be 100%, the mass % of the cellulose fibers included in the mixture is preferably equal to or greater than 30 mass % and equal to or less than 50 mass %.

Abstract: In a gel-like mass having natural or synthetic polymers, preferably polygalactomannans, at least one cross-linking agent and further ingredients, according to this invention that the at least one cross-linking agent is of amphiphilic core-shell nanoparticles. This invention further refers to a method for producing a gel-like mass, a composition for producing a gel-like mass comprising natural or synthetic polymers, preferably polygalactomannans and amphiphilic core-shell nanoparticles and the use of a gel-like mass as drug delivery system for topical medication.

Abstract: A tire, the inner liner of which comprises a rubber composition based on at least predominantly a highly unsaturated diene elastomer, a reinforcing organic filler, graphite, chalk, a plasticizing hydrocarbon resin, the glass transition temperature, Tg, of which is greater than 20° C. and the softening point of which is less than 170° C. The use of such a composition in the inner liner of the tire, including graphite and a non-reinforcing filler of chalk type, makes it possible to notably improve the airtightness properties with respect to a control composition which comprises only graphite and which already performs very well in this aspect, but also with respect to a control composition conventionally used in the inner liners of tires, while maintaining a good level of the stiffness and processability properties as the conventional control compositions.

Abstract: To provide a chloroprene rubber composition providing good permanent compression set and excellent mechanical strength, a vulcanizate of the composition, and a molded article of the composition. A chloroprene rubber composition including a chloroprene rubber and a natural rubber in a total amount of 100 parts by mass, a copolymer of styrene and butadiene in an amount of 0.1 to 10 parts by mass, ethylene thiourea in an amount of 0.1 to 3.0 parts by mass, and dipentamethylenethiuram tetrasulfide in an amount of 0.1 to 3.0 parts by mass is vulcanized after or during molding of the composition to yield a vulcanized molding.

Abstract: Process for stopping and restarting a polymerization in a system having a gas phase fluidized bed or stirred bed reactor, a degassing vessel and a seedbed storage silo, by conducting a first polymerization in the reactor using a polymerization catalyst to produce a first polymer, stopping the polymerization and removing the first polymer from the reactor to the degassing vessel, and either: introducing from the seedbed storage silo into the reactor a different seed-bed compatible with a second polymerization, passing to the seedbed storage silo the first polymer from the degassing vessel to form a new seedbed in the storage silo, and conducting the second polymerization in the reactor to produce a second polymer; or passing to the reactor at least a portion of the first polymer from the degassing vessel to thereby form a new seedbed in the reactor, and conducting a polymerization in the reactor to produce polymer.

Abstract: A polymer composition of polypropylene copolymer and 1 to 50% by weight of hard resin. The polypropylene copolymer is either an impact copolymer or a random copolymer. The polymer composition can be used to make injection stretch blow molded articles having improved top load strength.

Abstract: There is provided a dispersion stabilizer for suspension polymerization comprising a vinyl alcohol polymer (A), wherein the vinyl alcohol polymer (A) has a terminal anionic group and has a saponification degree of 30 to 60 mol %, a viscosity average polymerization degree of 650 or less, and a proportion of polymer molecules having a molecular weight of 8000 or less as determined by gel permeation chromatography is 9.5% by mass or less. When a vinyl compound is suspension-polymerized using the dispersion stabilizer for suspension polymerization, its higher polymerization stability allows for providing particles having a uniform size with a less amount of coarse particles, even under the conditions favorable for unstable polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to self-coalescing latexes that incorporate film fat ing polymers that are low molecular weight polymers that are compatible with the latex and act as thin plasticizers penetrating through the remainder of the latex particle and aiding in the coalescence of the remaining polymers. In a preferred embodiment, the self-coalescing latex is a sequentially polymerized polymer having at least a core, a shell and a skin. The film forming polymers are formed of monomers substantially the same as the monomers of the shell but having average weighted molecular weights substantially less than the polymers of the shell. The present invention also relates to the method of polymerizing the self-coalescing latex of the current invention, which largely results from the addition of a substantial amount of chain transfer agent to a remaining portion, about 15% or less, of the monomer pre-emulsion prior to polymerization.

Abstract: A transparent ABS resin composition of the present invention comprises: an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene graft (g-ABS) copolymer which is copolymerized by mixture of acrylate based monomer, styrene based monomer, and acrylonitrile based monomer (a2) on butadiene based rubber polymer (a1); and (B) a styrene-acrylonitrile based copolymer, satisfies a relation denoted by Equation 1 and Equation 2 below, and has excellent impact resistance, scratch resistance, and transparency: 0?|X?Y|?0.005??(Equation 1) 0?|X?Z|?0.005??(Equation 2) In the Equations, X is refractive index of the acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene graft (g-ABS) copolymer, Y is refractive index of the butadiene based rubber polymer (a1), and Z is refractive index of the styrene-acrylonitrile based copolymer (B).

Abstract: An ABS resin composition including: (A) 100 parts by mass of an ABS resin having a total light transmittance of 70% or more; (B) 1 to 70 parts by mass of an antistatic agent including a polyether ester amide having a polyamide 12 skeleton; (C) 1 to 70 parts by mass of an acid-modified methacrylic acid-based polymer having a refractive index of 1.50 to 1.56.

Abstract: A phenol resin molding material includes a modified olefin-based polymer particle (I) and a phenol resin (II). It is preferable that the modified olefin-based polymer particle (I) satisfy at least one of the requirements (A), (B), and (C) which are defined as follows: (A) Inclusion of at least one element selected from a group consisting of a group 15 element, a group 16 element, and a group 17 element of the periodic table. (B) When the whole of the above-described olefin-based polymer particle (I) is set as 100 wt %, the content of the above-described elements is greater than or equal to 0.05 wt % and less than or equal to 50 wt %. (C) MFR which is measured under the conditions of 190° C. and 2.16 kgf based on JIS K 7210 is greater than or equal to 0.001 g/10 minutes and less than 3 g/10 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention includes a flame-retardant thermoplastic polyester resin composition which provides a molded article having excellent tracking resistance and excellent mechanical characteristics, while maintaining high flame retardancy; and a molded article which is obtained by molding the flame-retardant thermoplastic polyester resin composition. A flame-retardant thermoplastic polyester resin composition of an embodiment of the present invention contains 1-70 parts by weight of two or more (C) phosphorus-containing flame retardants that are selected from the group consisting of (C-1) condensed phosphoric acid esters, (C-2) phosphazene compounds and (C-3) organic metal phosphinates and 1-90 parts by weight of (D) a nitrogen-containing flame retardant per 100 parts by weight of the total of 50-95 parts by weight of (A) a thermoplastic polyester resin and 5-50 parts by weight of (B) a methacrylic resin.

Abstract: Compositions of polymer blends of polyvinylchloride (PVC) and polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) are described. In certain embodiments, the PHA is a poly-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate copolymer having a weight percent 4-hydroxybutyrate of 30-45%. In other embodiments the PHA is a multiphase P3HB-4HB copolymer blend having one phase fully amorphous. The PHA is mixed with the PVC to optimize its optical, thermal and mechanical properties. In certain embodiments, the polymer is branched with optionally additives that improve properties. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. The invention also includes articles, films and laminates comprising the compositions.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article includes 5 to 40 parts by weight of carbon fibers (A), 1 to 40 parts by weight of organic fibers (B), and 20 to 94 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (C) based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the carbon fibers (A), the organic fibers (B), and the thermoplastic resin (C), wherein the carbon fibers (A) have an average fiber length (LA) of 0.3 to 1.5 mm, and an average straight-line distance between two edges of a single fiber (DA), and the organic fibers (B) have an average fiber length (LB) of 1.5 to 4 mm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polycarbonate-based thermoplastic composition comprising (A) a polycarbonate resin, (B) a rubber-modified acrylic graft copolymer resin and (C) a copolymer resin comprising a silicone-based compound. The polycarbonate based thermoplastic resin composition has superior fluidity without decrease of impact strength and heat resistance due to introduction of a copolymer comprising a silicone-based compound into a polycarbonate resin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a polycarbonate; a copolymer derived from a copolymerization of a vinyl aromatic monomer and an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer; an impact modifier that comprises acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate; a first gel-type low gloss additive; where the first gel-type low gloss additive is an epoxy cross-linked styrene acrylonitrile dispersed in polycarbonate; a second gel-type low gloss additive; where the second gel-type low gloss additive is an epoxy cross-linked styrene acrylonitrile dispersed in polystyrene; a first polymethylmethacrylate; and a second polymethylmethacrylate; where the first polymethylmethacrylate and the second polymethylmethacrylate are present in a total amount of 1 to 25 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition; and wherein the first polymethylmethacrylate has a higher weight average molecular weight than the second polymethylmethacrylate.

Abstract: A process for making a composite pavement structure comprising primed glass aggregate particles and a polymeric binder composition is disclosed. Systems and methods are also disclosed for the priming of glass aggregate particles. In one embodiment, the glass aggregate particles range from about 0.1 to about 0.5 inch in diameter and are exposed to a coupling agent in solution, for example an aqueous aminosilane solution, in an amount of about 1 to about 10 parts by weight of solution based on 100 parts by weight of the glass aggregate particles wherein the aqueous solution contains about 0.01 to about 5.0 parts by weight coupling agent based on 100 parts by weight of solution. After exposure, the primer is allowed to react and bond with the glass aggregate particles for a predetermined time period to provide primed glass particles, for example silylated glass particles, which are then dried.

Abstract: A synthetic wood meal for a pellet that enables to manufacture a molded product with no deformation such as warping and distortion or, if any, deformation that can be alleviated to a practically non-problematic level and also features high mechanical strength. The synthetic wood meal comprises 30 wt % to less than 45 wt % of a thermoplastic resin including polypropylene or a mixed material of polypropylene and polyethylene; 50 wt % to 35 wt % of a wood meal having a bulk density of 0.15 to 0.21 g/ cm3 and a mean fiber length of 101 to 189 ?m in which 19 to 29% or less of the wood meal having a shortest fiber length of 60 ?m or less, and 9 to 20% or less of the wood meal having a shortest fiber length of 30 ?m or less; and an additive including a reinforcing agent.

Abstract: Composite pigments are provided which comprise a mineral pigment (such as kaolin clay, titanium dioxide, talc, mica or a mixture of two or more of these mineral pigments) and calcium carbonate precipitated in-situ on the surfaces of the particles of the mineral pigment.

Abstract: A super-hydrorepellent coating composition including a nano structure, polyorganosiloxane, a cross-linker, and a catalyst; a super-hydrorepellent coating layer including a cured product of the super-hydrorepellent coating composition; and a heat exchanger including the super-hydrorepellent coating layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antistatic release agent comprising an aqueous solution of an electrically conductive polymer complex composed of a ?-conjugated electrically conductive polymer and a polyanion having an anionic group in a molecule thereof, an alkaline compound, a silicone emulsion and a dispersion medium, wherein the alkaline compound is at least one type of compound selected from the group consisting of an inorganic alkali, as amine compound and a nitrogen-containing aromatic cyclic compound, the content of the alkaline compound in the antistatic release agent is 0.7 times or more relative to the number of moles of the neutralization equivalent of the electrically conductive polymer complex, and the pH of the antistatic release agent at 25° C. is 10 or lower. The present invention can provide an antistatic release agent having superior storage stability for forming an antistatic release coated film.

Abstract: Several low observable aqueously dispersed polymeric materials with dual cure properties utilizing both ambient and UV curing modalities are provided. Compositions are suitable for coating a substrate such as those used in military, hunting, or other applications for which low visibility is desired. A water dispersible low observable curable composition includes an aqueously dispersed hydroxyl functional polyurethane resin, an aqueously dispersed urethane acrylate resin; and one or more low solar absorbing pigments. In some embodiments, the acrylate resin present at less than 50% total resin weight. Preferred pigments include those that are cobalt free, do not absorb significant UV radiation during cure, and provide reduced surface temperature resulting in low IR signature. Illustrative pigments include chromium oxide green, magnesium ferrite, red iron oxide (Fe2O3), black iron oxide (Fe3O4), zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4), or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are anionic electrodepositable coating compositions that are capable of providing cured coatings of low gloss.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides swellable pre-treatment compositions, printable media, and related methods. As such, a swellable pre-treatment coating for a print medium can include an evaporable solvent, a matrix, and a wax. The matrix can include from 10 wt % to 20 wt % of a fixer, from 25 wt % to 35 wt % of aluminum chlorohydrate, from 0.5 wt % to 10 wt % of a first binder, from 20 wt % to 30 wt % of a second cross-linkable binder, and from 1 wt % to 5 wt % of a cross-linker. The wax can be present at from 10 wt % to 20 wt %, The weight percentages of the matrix and the wax are based on a total amount present in the swellable pre-treatment coating after removal of the evaporable solvent.

Abstract: A wet sanding adjuvant is comprised of a composition comprising: (1) an alkali metal or ammonium salt of an alkoxylated alkyl sulfate; (2) an alkali metal or ammonium salt of an alphaolefin sulfonate; (3) a cellulose derivative selected from the group consisting of hydroxyalkyl cellulose, a carboxyalkyl cellulose and combinations thereof. The adjuvant is used in a method of removing a coating from a surface comprising the steps of: (1) contacting a coated surface with a composition according to the invention to form a wet surface on the coating; (2) abrading the wet surface with an abrasive; (3) removing the composition from the surface.

Abstract: An ink composition that performs recording by being attached on a heated non-absorbent recording medium or a heated low absorbency recording medium, the ink composition including a pigment; a core polymer and a shell polymer that covers at least a portion of the core polymer, and polymer particles in which the glass transition point of the polymer that configures the core polymer is more than 10° C. lower than the glass transition point of the polymer that configures the shell polymer, and in which the polymer that configures the shell polymer includes a polymer having a (meth)acrylate monomer unit and a carboxylic acid monomer unit, and the content of the polymer particles is 3.0 mass % or more with respect to the total amount of the ink composition.

Abstract: An ink used for an inkjet recording method for discharging the ink from a recording head by an action of thermal energy contains self-dispersing carbon black, a polyurethane polymer having an acid value of 40 mg KOH/g or more, and an acryl polymer having an acid value of 100 mg KOH/g or more and 200 mg KOH/g or less.

Abstract: A first polymer latex and second polymer latex can be mixed to form a dried primer layer on a substrate to adhere patterned materials having fine lines. The first polymer latex comprises a first polymer and a first surfactant such that a dried coating of the first polymer latex has a surface polarity of at least 50%. The second polymer latex comprises a second polymer and a second surfactant such that a dried coating of the second polymer latex has a surface polarity of less than or equal to 27%. Moreover, a dried coating of the mixture has a surface polarity of at least 15% and up to and including 50%. Primed substrates are useful for preparing electrically-conductive articles having electrically-conductive fine lines directly on a dried primer layer by applying a patterned material to a substrate. Such articles can be used as touch screen displays in various electronic devices.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer coating composition comprising at least: a vinyl polymer A having a wt average molecular wt Mw within the range of from 1,000 to 150,000 g/mol and an acid value >5 mgKOH/g; and a vinyl polymer B having a molecular wt Mw of at least 80,000 g/mol and an acid value <35 mgKOH/g; wherein I) the wt % of olefinically unsaturated monomers used to form polymer A and polymer B are in the ratio of 5:70 to 95:30 and add up to 100%; II) at least 20 wt % of at least one of polymer A and or polymer B is derived from at least one bio-renewable olefinically unsaturated monomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coatings composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, pigment particles, and extender particles. The polymer particles comprise from 35 to 99.8 weight percent structural units of vinyl acetate and from 0.1 to 6 weight percent structural units of a phosphorus acid monomer or a salt thereof, and the coating composition has a pigment volume concentration in the range of from 25 up to the critical pigment volume concentration of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel diblock copolymer comprising a repeat unit (1) and a repeat unit (2), where R1 is hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl, R2 is selected from a group chosen from hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy and halide, R3 is selected from a group chosen from hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl and C1-C4 fluoroalkyl, and R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, and R12 are independently chosen from a C1-C4 alkyl and n=1-6. The invention also relates to a novel composition comprising the novel polymer and a solvent. The invention further relates to a process utilizing the novel composition for affecting directed self-assembly of the block copolymer.

Abstract: A particulate coating composition, preferably a powder coating composition comprising at least one epoxy containing compound, at least one polycarboxyl polymer, at least one organic Lewis acid and at least one organic Lewis base.

Abstract: Provided is a paint composition for a two-step curing process including a binder resin containing a hydroxyl group and a hardener having a functional group reactable with the hydroxyl group. The paint composition includes: one or more binder resins selected from the group consisting of a polyester resin, an alkyd resin, an acryl resin, and a modified resin thereof; and a hardener including one or more selected from an isocyanate group and one or more selected from a melamine group, wherein mechanical processing is performed on a steel sheet coated with the composition and primarily cured, and then mechanical and chemical properties of a coating layer damaged during the mechanical processing are recovered through secondary curing.