Abstract: Composition including a first component, including furfuryl alcohol and humins and a second component including an acidic polymerization initiator. The composition can be oligomerized to a resin, which has a viscosity in the range of 0.1 to 10,000 Pa·s at 25° C., determined according to ISO3219. The resin, or a blend of furfuryl alcohol and humins as a component A and an acidic polymerization initiator as a component B, separated from each other, may form a kit for an adhesive or impregnation agent.

Abstract: A polyamide resin is produced through polycondensation by melt-kneading a polyamide oligomer having a relative viscosity of from 1.1 to 1.3 and a water content of 3% by mass or less in a cylinder (S) of an extruder. The extruder includes open vents (OV1) and (OV2) and vacuum vents (V1) and (V2). The open vent (OV1) is arranged near a supply port (A3), e.g., above the supply port (A3), and a pressure-decreasing element (Y) is arranged on an upstream side with respect to positions of the vacuum vents (V1) and (V2). In addition, the open vent (OV2) is arranged in a preceding area (OA) and is brought into a pressurized state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a consumer goods product comprising a consumer goods product ingredient and a functionalised lignin oligomer, wherein the functionalised lignin oligomer: (a) has an average number of lignin monomers of from 3 to 8; (b) comprises a siloxane functional group; (c) comprises a functionalisation content between 85 and 0.5% lignin (m/m).

Abstract: The disclosure herein includes rapid gas decompression (RGD)-resistant fluoroelastomeric compositions and includes a curable fluoropolymer having a curesite monomer with at least one functional group capable of curing with a peroxide curative. The compositions include a bisphenyl-based curative and an organic peroxide curative and an organic peroxide co-curative. The fluoroelastomeric compositions have a ratio of the bisphenyl-based curative to the organic peroxide co-curative of about 0.25:1 to about 1.5:1 and a ratio of the bisphenyl-based curative to the organic peroxide of about 0.5:1 to about 1.5:1. Such compositions can be formed into seals meeting RGD industry standards in a variety of sizes, up to and/or exceeding 5 mm in thickness or cross-sectional diameter.

Abstract: Provided is a powder slush molding composition including a thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPEE) having a peak melting point of 130 to 200° C., as measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The composition has a Shore A hardness not higher than 95 and a melt index (190° C., 2.16 kg) of 10 to 100 g/10 min.

Abstract: To provide a fluororubber molded article which is inexpensive and excellent in fuel barrier properties against an alcohol-containing fuel. A fluororubber molded article obtained by molding and crosslinking a cross-linkable composition comprising a fluoroelastomer (A) and a fluoroelastomer (B), wherein the fluoroelastomer (A) is a copolymer comprising tetrafluoroethylene units and perfluorovinyl ether units represented by CF2?CF—O—Rf (Rf is a C1-20 perfluoroalkyl group or a C2-20 perfluoroalkyl group having an etheric oxygen atom between carbon atoms), the fluoroelastomer (B) is a copolymer comprising tetrafluoroethylene units, propylene units and vinylidene fluoride units, and the mass ratio of (A)/(B) is from 99/1 to 30/70.

Abstract: Described herein is a composite comprising a matrix comprising a polymeric material; and at least one sized fiber selected from the group consisting of polyetherimide-sized fibers, epoxy-sized fibers, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: There is provided an interlayer film for laminated glass with which excessive adhesion against an interlayer film or the like can be suppressed and the transparency can be enhanced. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to the present invention is obtained by mixing a first composition containing a first thermoplastic resin having a hydroxyl group and a plasticizer and a second composition containing a second thermoplastic resin having a hydroxyl group and a plasticizer, satisfies the content ratio of the hydroxyl group of the first thermoplastic resin to be higher than the content ratio of the hydroxyl group of the second thermoplastic resin, and satisfies the ratio of the complex viscosity at 200° C. of the second composition to the complex viscosity at 200° C. of the first composition to be less than 4.5.

Abstract: Provided are methods for surface-modifying a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer, which can cost-effectively provide a variety of functions, e.g. sliding properties or liquid leakage resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition for flexible coupling. In particular, the rubber composition for flexible coupling is prepared by mixing a filler including an HNBR alloy and carbon blacks having different average particle diameters with a hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber such that performance deterioration due to hydrolysis can be prevented even in hot and humid environments and the rubber composition has superior heat resistance and improved mechanical strength.

Abstract: Provided is a silver clay, comprising spherical silver powders, flaky silver powders, a binding agent, and oil. The amount of the spherical and flaky silver powders relative to the total amount of the silver clay ranges from 50 wt % to 96 wt %. The silver clay of said composition improves moisture retention and workability and reduces shrinkage percentage during sintering, thereby improving the performance of a sintered body formed therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ceramic particulate and polymer composite having enhanced viscoelastic and rheological properties.

Abstract: The composite of the present invention includes zeolite having a metal hydroxide supported thereon, and thus it can release moisture inside the zeolite effectively. Therefore, the warm-mix asphalt additive including the composite is not only economical but also able to lower with ease the temperatures required for mixing and compacting an asphalt mixture. Also, the asphalt mixture including the above-described warm-mix additive has a benefit of an improved adhesive strength, which leads to an excellent resistance to plastic deformation.

Abstract: Borosilicate nanoparticles and method of making borosilicate nanoparticles. Advantages of the method include making the borosilicate nanoparticles at temperatures not greater than 200 C. The nanoparticles made are useful, for example, as fillers in coatings, adhesives, and composite articles.

Abstract: A curable composition includes (A) an organic polymer having a reactive silyl group; (B) at least one ester compound (except for compounds having a methyl ester group) selected from the group consisting of isophthalic acid ester compounds, terephthalic acid ester compounds, 1,3-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid ester compounds, and 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid ester compounds; and (C) a compound having a methyl ester group.

Abstract: Novel hydrogenated nitrile rubbers having a specific phenol content are provided, as are a process for production thereof, vulcanizable mixtures based thereon and vulcanizates thus obtained. The vulcanizates feature particularly good moduli and compression set values, and very good storage stabilities.

Abstract: Novel phenol-containing nitrile rubbers having a specific phenol content are provided, as are a process for production thereof, vulcanizable mixtures based thereon and vulcanizes thus obtained. The vulcanizes feature particularly good storage stability, moduli and elongation at break.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide moulding compound suitable for producing moulded articles with improved mechanical properties, the moulding compound including A) at least one amorphous or microcrystalline polyamide, with the proviso that a test piece of polyamide A) has a light transmission according to ASTM D 1003 of at least 80% and a melting heat according to ISO 11357 of <25 J/g, B) 20 to 85% by weight of a long fibre with a round cross-section and C) 0 to 10% by weight of at least one additive, components A) to C) adding up to 100% by weight. Also disclosed is a process for producing moulded bar granulates containing the moulding compound.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure generally provide flame retardant compositions and methods comprising organic polymers, mineral fillers, high surface area mineral fillers and process aids. Compositions of the disclosure additionally are comprised of high surface area hydrated metal carbonate fillers, including the mesoporous amorphous magnesium carbonate filler Upsalite. The filler's porous structure and high surface area provides high water capacity, enhanced physical and chemical interaction with a polymer in composite, lower by weight loadings of filler in a composite, as well as effective flame retardancy.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a compound composition for coated yarn having pores that enables the manufacture of a coated yarn with reduced weight in relation to general coted yarns by adding a filler having pores, preferably glass bubble, acryl bubble, etc., to a thermoplastic polyurethane resin and then applying a coating of the mixture to a yarn in order to form a light coated yarn having a specific gravity of 1.0 or less.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition that allows for manufacturing a tread rubber that is high in braking performance on a dry surface road and also high in braking performance even on a wet road surface such as a manhole surface that is slipperier than an asphalt road surface. The rubber composition is prepared by compounding a rubber component (A) including a natural rubber by 70 mass % or more, and by further compounding, with the rubber component as 100 parts by mass: (B) at least one kind of thermoplastic resins selected from among C5-based resins, C5- to C9-based resins, C9-based resins, terpene-based resins, terpene-aromatic compound-based resins, rosin-based resins, dicyclopentadiene resins, and alkylphenol-based resins, at 5 parts by mass to 50 parts by mass; and (C) a filler including silica, at 20 parts by mass to 120 parts by mass, in which the filler (C) contains silica by 50 mass % to 100 mass %.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tire with tread for promoting a combination of winter service at low temperatures and for promoting wet traction. The tread is of a rubber composition containing low Tg styrene/butadiene elastomer and cis 1,4-polybutadiene rubber, along with high Tg liquid styrene/butadiene polymer, traction resin and vegetable triglyceride oil.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tire with tread for promoting a combination of wet traction and service at low temperatures of a rubber composition containing a styrene/butadiene elastomer, cis 1,4-polybutadiene rubber, liquid high Tg styrene/butadiene polymer, resin and vegetable triglyceride oil.

Abstract: Melt bags of the invention are molten uniformly at temperatures lower than melting operation temperatures in the product manufacturing and do not remain unmolten in the final products. The melt bags have high storage stability and excellent mechanical properties. Resin compositions of the invention are suited to give such melt bags. A resin composition of the invention includes a propylene/C2-20 ?-olefin (except propylene) copolymer (A) having (1) a melting point (Tm) of not more than 90° C. as measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) or not showing a melting point peak in DSC, and an ethylene/C3-20 ?-olefin copolymer (B) having (1) a melting point (Tm) of not more than 90° C. as measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) or not showing a melting point peak in DSC, the weight ratio of these copolymers (A)/(B) being in the range of 99/1 to 1/99.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a propylene resin composition that can give shaped articles resistant to flaws such as scratches and glazed marks and having excellent mechanical characteristics. The invention achieves the object with a propylene resin composition obtained by blending 35 to 85 parts by weight of a propylene-ethylene random copolymer (A) having a melt flow rate (ASTM D1238, 230° C., 2.16 kg load) of 5 to 100 g/10 min and an ethylene content of 2 to 9 mol %; 5 to 25 parts by weight of an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (B) obtained by copolymerizing ethylene with one or more olefins selected from ?-olefins having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and having a melt flow rate (ASTM D1238, 230° C., 2.16 kg load) of 0.1 to 80 g/10 min; 10 to 40 parts by weight of a fibrous filler (C) having an average fiber length of 0.1 to 2 mm and an average fiber diameter of 1 to 25 ?m; 0.01 to 1.0 part by weight of a lubricant (D); and 0.

Abstract: An electrochemical sensor system comprises an electrochemical sensor and a hydrogel composition. The electrochemical sensor has at least a counter electrode and a working electrode. The hydrogel composition contacts the working electrode. The hydrogel composition comprises a first monomer, a second monomer, a cross-linking agent, and a solvent. The first monomer has hydrophilic characteristics. The second monomer has hydrophobic characteristics. The ratio of the first monomer to the second monomer is from about 0.1:99.9 to about 99.9:0.1.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomer compositions, in particular derived from one or more styrenic block copolymers wherein at least one styrenic block copolymer comprises a controlled distribution copolymer block including a conjugated diene and a mono alkenyl arene, a plurality of biorenewable materials, preferably a softener and one or more synergistic additives such as a polar polymer; a synergistic block copolymer such as a relatively high molecular weight styrenic block copolymer; and/or filler. Numerous desirable articles can be formed from the compositions. Processes for preparing the compositions and articles are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions comprising long fibers dispersed in a thermoplastic polymer matrix containing one or more styrenic polymers, moldable compositions derived from the compositions and molded products prepared based on such compositions. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the long fibers dispersed in a thermoplastic polymer matrix containing one or more styrenic polymers, along with moldable compositions and molded products thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a binder composition, wherein the method comprises the following steps: (i) forming an aqueous composition comprising reactant components including lignin molecules of 11-60 lignin units, lignin molecules of 1-10 lignin units, polymerizable substance and crosslinking agent in the presence of a catalyst; and(ii) cooking the composition at a temperature of 60-95 ° C. for polymerizing the reactant components until a binder composition with a predetermined viscosity value is formed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a photocurable epoxy resin composition that is tougher and more flexible and contains 30 to 90 wt % of at least one aromatic epoxy resin; 2 to 30 wt % of at least one core-shell rubber (CSR); up to 20 wt % of at least one flexibilizer comprising reactive functional groups selected from among epoxy groups, carboxylate groups, amino groups and/or hydroxyl groups; and 1 to 4 wt % of at least one cationic photoinitiator. Also disclosed are the use of said composition for sealing and/or coating materials as well as corresponding coating/sealing processes.

Abstract: A material composition for producing nanometer barrier polyethylene terephthalate (PET) monolayer beer bottles, the composition comprising layered silicate nano-composite PET material, antioxidant, colorant, dispersant and the like, and also relates to a method of producing beer bottles. The monolayer PET bottles have good barrier property, low oxygen penetration, good light blocking property, and can extend the service life of PET bottled beer; the bottles have good thermal resistance, and meet requirements of beer bottling and pasteurization (for 30 min at 60° C.); the bottles are light weight, do not burst, and meet requirements of transport, storage and consumption.

Abstract: An aromatic polycarbonate resin composition is obtained by removing a solvent from a resin solution that is obtained by dissolving an aromatic polycarbonate resin-A that has a viscosity-average molecular weight of 3,000-25,000 and an aromatic polycarbonate resin-B that has a viscosity-average molecular weight of 50,000-90,000 into the solvent. The aromatic polycarbonate resin-A is contained in an amount of 99-50% by mass and the aromatic polycarbonate resin-B is contained in an amount of 1-50% by mass relative to the total mass of the aromatic polycarbonate resin-A and the aromatic polycarbonate resin-B; a plate-like molded article having thickness of 3.0 mm and molded from the aromatic polycarbonate resin composition has a haze value of 2% or less; and the number of unmelted polycarbonate pieces having a length of 100 ?m or more and present within a region of 5 cm×3 cm in the plate-like molded article is 10 or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous polyurethane dispersion, to a process for producing an aqueous polyurethane dispersion, to the use thereof for production of paints, coatings, sealants or adhesives, to aqueous one- or two-component coating compositions, and to paints, coatings, sealants and adhesives. The polyurethanes present are essentially free of urea groups and have an OH content of less than 0.25% by weight.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide resin composition which is excellent in mechanical strength as well as electromagnetic shielding effect, slidability and moist heat resistance. The resin composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyarylene sulfide resin (component A) synthesized through a polymerization reaction using an aromatic disulfide-based compound as a polymerization terminator and (B) 10 to 180 parts by weight of carbon fibers (component B), wholly aromatic polyamide fibers (component C) or glass fibers (component D).

Abstract: An asphalt additive comprising an oil component comprising vegetable oil and/or a crude tall oil, an amine component, and an organosilane component. Asphalt compositions and products comprise asphalt binder, aggregate, and the additive. Treatment methods include contacting asphalt compositions or asphalt products with the additive.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I and a process for manufacturing the compounds. A method of using the compounds for the detection of calcium ions and a method of detecting intracellular calcium are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides colorant compounds and methods of isolation of the colorant compounds derived from a reaction of genipin and an amine. The colorant compositions comprise purified compounds (e.g., a purified polymer or a purified dimer) obtained from multiple fractioning by chromatography of the reaction resulting material. The purified polymer or dimer can be used as a colorant by itself or in combination with another colorant for imparting color to a food, a drug, a cosmetic, a medical device, and textile products.

Abstract: Disclosed is a non-aqueous dispersant which is a graft copolymer comprising a constitutional unit represented by the following general formula (II) and at least one kind selected from the group consisting of a constitutional unit represented by the following general formula (I) and a constitutional unit represented by the following general formula (I?), or which is a block copolymer comprising a block portion containing a constitutional unit represented by the following general formula (III) and a block portion containing at least one kind selected from the group consisting of a constitutional unit represented by the following general formula (I) and a constitutional unit represented by the following general formula (I?):

Abstract: Novel, nano-structured particles are formed by introducing a selected solid of interest into a structured fluid matrix formed by a dispersion of a small molecule host vessel components, such as a native or modified polysaccharide, cavitand, simple sugar, simple polyol or other similarly structured molecule known to be useful as a host vessel, in an acidic medium or other solvent, whereby the particle size of the introduced solid is reduced and or limited in the structured fluid matrix, by incorporation into or attachment to, the host vessel. The simple, one-step mixing process results in stabilized colloidal dispersions of the nanoparticles useful in a wide variety of applications.

Abstract: The invention provides a plurality of substantially same planar pigment flakes, each formed of one or more thin film layers. Each flake has a face surface and a flake border delimiting the face surface; the flake border undulates in the plane of the flake. The flakes have a pre-selected shape, may have a symbol or a grating thereon. A method of manufacturing of these flakes including the steps of: (a) providing a substrate having a plurality of one-flake regions and a plurality of depressions or protrusions disposed therebetween and not extending into the one-flake regions, (b) coating the substrate with a releasable coating, and (c) removing the releasable coating and breaking it into the flakes; wherein two adjacent of the one-flake regions are separated by at least three of the depressions or protrusions for facilitating the breaking of the releasable coating into the flakes.

Abstract: An article, comprising a packaging article such as food or beverage container (20), or a portion thereof, that includes substrate (30, 32) and a coating (34) disposed on at least a portion of the substrate (30, 32). The coating (34) is preferably formed from a coating composition that comprises a latex emulsion having a first-stage copolymer, a second-stage copolymer, and a linkage interconnecting the first-stage copolymer and the second-stage copolymer prior to curing.

Abstract: A self-healing coating composition for use on metals includes a polyurea, an epoxy ester unsaturated resin, a combination of amine terminated siloxane and epoxy terminated siloxane and an organoclay. The polyurea is a water-soluble, aromatic polyurea and likewise, the epoxy ester is a water-soluble, aromatic epoxy ester. The coating composition is formed in a non-volatile solvent, such as N-Methylpyrrolidone. It can be applied to a metal surface and cured at room temperature to form a coating that is resistant to corrosion. Further the coating self-heals in a manner similar to a chromate coating.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising a polyene, a polythiol and an anhydride is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provided herein presents a novel family of antifouling agents based on hydroxylated and fluorinated compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for hydrophobicizing hard-coating surfaces and also a hard-coated substrate having a hydrophobicized surface.

Abstract: Shown are: a photocurable inkjet ink containing 3 to 60 wt % of a compound (A1) represented by either of the following formulae (15) and (16), and 0.1 to 1 wt % of a surfactant (F); a liquid-repellent cured film obtained by photocuring the photocurable inkjet ink; a laminate which has the liquid-repellent cured film formed on a substrate having a refractive index of 1.55 or more with respect to light of a wavelength of 589 nm; a laminate which has the liquid-repellent cured film formed on a substrate having a refractive index of 1.55 or more with respect to light of a wavelength of 589 nm, and also has a microlens formed on the liquid-repellent cured film; an optical component which has a laminate having the microlens; and an image display device which has the optical component.

Abstract: Provided is an inkjet recording ink composition which has excellent water resistance and solvent resistance and also has excellent ejection stability. Disclosed is an inkjet recording ink composition which contains a resin having an acid value of less than 10 mg KOH/g, an amino alcohol having a boiling point of 100° C. or more and 300° C. or less, a pigment, and a solvent, in which the resin is in an emulsion state.

Abstract: Curable formulations, cured formulations, and mixtures and composites thereof are described herein, as well as methods of making and using the formulations, mixtures, and composites.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention combine pigmented and soluble salt digital ink technologies by dispersing water-soluble metal salts as particles in a non-aqueous inkjet ink fluid. The metal salts are dispersed as pigment-like particles, and not as a dissolved solute.

Abstract: Provided is an ink containing a wax, a plurality of organic solvents, and water, wherein the plurality of organic solvents include a compound having a solubility parameter of 9 or greater but 11 or less and a compound having a saturated vapor pressure at 100° C. of 20 mmHg or greater but 400 mmHg or less.