Abstract: Provided is a foamed product having excellent cold insulting effect as a heat insulating material or the like for cold insulation of a cold insulation container. The foamed product 1 includes a paper pellet of 50.0 to 70.0% by mass, a polypropylene resin group of 22.0 to 34.0% by mass, a low density polyethylene resin of 3.0 to 20.0% by mass, and a compatibilizing agent of 0.6 to 2.0% by mass of the polypropylene resin and the polyethylene resin. The paper pellet is formed by mixing fine paper powder of 30.0 to 50.0% by mass having a particle diameter of 30 to 200 ?m and hydrophilic macromolecule of 50.0 to 70.0% by mass. The polypropylene resin group is composed of foamable polypropylene resin of 5.0 to 11.0% by mass and other polypropylene resin of 17 to 23% by mass.

Abstract: An emulsion composition includes (1) a carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene elastomer containing an acrylonitrile residue in an amount of 23 to 30 wt % and an unsaturated carboxylic acid residue in an amount of 3 to 8 wt %, and (2) a polyacrylonitrile butadiene elastomer containing an acrylonitrile residue in an amount of 20 to 50 wt % and having a weight average molecular weight (in terms of styrene) of 7,000 to 50,000. The weight ratio of the component (1)/the component (2) is from 70/30 to 90/10.

Abstract: Disclosed are a resin composition and a molded article using the same. The resin composition may be obtained by mixing a thermoplastic vulcanizate and a polyethylene resin with a thermoplastic olefin resin, a polypropylene resin, an inorganic filler and a thermoplastic rubber, and in particular, the thermoplastic vulcanizate and the polyethylene resin may be obtained from biologically obtainable materials (biomass). Thus, the resin composition may be environmentally-friendly because it does not emit offensive odor of harmful compounds due to decreased generation of carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds unlike petroleum-based materials. Further, superior mechanical properties such as elongation, hardness, strength, etc. that cannot be achieved only with conventional biodegradable resin may be ensured, and, at the same time, processability and moldability may be improved.

Abstract: Described are transparent oriented polypropylene films with improved barrier properties and methods of making these films. The films and methods include a core layer comprising polypropylene, hydrocarbon resin, and polyethylene wax to improve moisture vapor barrier properties, an optional barrier layer comprising polar polymers to improve oxygen barrier properties, and optional skin layers to improve heat sealing, winding, printing, and/or adhesion.

Abstract: A new polystyrene-nanocellulose composite material is disclosed. The composite may contain about 0.01 wt % to about 10 wt %, such as about 0.1 wt % to about 2 wt % of nanocellulose. In some embodiments, the nanocellulose is lignin-coated nanocellulose, such as lignin-coated nanocellulose is obtained from an AVAP® biomass-fractionation process. The nanocellulose may include cellulose nanocrystals and/or cellulose nanofibrils. The polymer composite may be in the form of a polymer melt, or a finished polymer material. The composite is characterized by IZOD impact resistance that is at least 50% (such as 75% or more) higher compared to the polystyrene alone.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes 18 to 44 parts by mass of a copolymer (A) and 56 to 82 parts by mass of a copolymer (B) so that the total is 100 parts by mass, and further includes 0.1 to 0.3 parts by mass of an alkaline earth metal oxide (M) with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total of the graft copolymer (A) and the copolymer (B). Graft copolymer (A) is obtained by graft copolymerization a monomer mixture (II) containing an aromatic vinyl based monomer and a vinyl cyanide based monomer in the presence of a composite rubber polymer (I). The polymer (I) is composed of a diene rubber (i) and a cross-linked acrylic acid ester polymer (ii). Copolymer (B) is obtained by polymerization of a monomer mixture containing an aromatic vinyl based monomer and a vinyl cyanide based monomer.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to swellable compositions, such as those, for example, comprising super absorbent polymers.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane composite material composition includes a plastic base material and a curing agent, the plastic base material includes a thermoplastic polyurethane and a silicone gum including at least two alkenyl groups in each of molecules thereof, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane and the silicone gum are uniformly mixed, and a weight ratio of the thermoplastic polyurethane and the silicone gum is ranging from 95.01:4.99 to 99.5:0.5. The curing agent is uniformly mixed with the plastic base material, wherein the curing agent has an adding amount enabling the silicone gum to crosslink to form a silicone rubber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition and a fiber-composite semi-finished product, the surface thereof being at least partially formed from the polymer composition. The invention also relates to an associated production method for the fiber-composite semi-finished product. Said polymer composition is characterized in that it contains 100 parts by weight of a polyamide and 0.5-20 parts by weight of one or more adhesion-promoting additives.

Abstract: An asphalt paving mixture comprising aggregate; liquid asphalt; recycled asphalt material in an amount greater than 10% by weight of said mixture; and an amount from about 0.5% to about 20%, by weight of said liquid asphalt of a recycled asphalt pavement rejuvenating additive, said additive comprising a mixture of amine and glycol is used to form pavement. Incorporation of the recycled asphalt pavement rejuvenating additive permits higher amounts of recycled asphalt material in the mixture to be used to form pavement.

Abstract: A polymer blend material comprising: (i) a lignin component having a weight-average molecular weight of up to 1,000,000 g/mol; and (ii) an acrylonitrile-containing copolymer rubber component comprising acrylonitrile units in combination with diene monomer units, and having an acrylonitrile content of at least 20 mol %; wherein said lignin component is present in an amount of at least 5 wt % and up to about 95 wt % by total weight of components (i) and (ii); and said polymer blend material possesses a tensile yield stress of at least 5 MPa, or a tensile stress of at least 5 MPa at 10% elongation, or a tensile stress of at least 5 MPa at 100% elongation. Methods for producing the polymer blend, molded forms thereof, and articles thereof, are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I): in which R0 is C1-C6-alkyl or CF3; R1 is sulfo, carboxyl, C1-C4-alkylenesulfo, C1-C4-alkylenecarboxy, CONH2, CONH(C1-C4-alkyl) or CN, R2 is C1-C18-alkyl, C2-C18-alkenyl, hydroxy-C1-C18-alkyl, or —(C1-C6-alkylene-O—)m—R where R is defined as H, C1-C16-alkyl or hydroxy-C1-C16-alkyl and m is a number from 1 to 20, R3 is H, sulfo, carboxyl, C1-C6-alkyl or C1-C6-alkoxy, R4 is H, C1-C6-alkyl or C1-C6-alkoxy, R5 is OH, OM, C1-C6-alkyl, unsubstituted C6-C10-aryl or C1-C6-alkyl-, halogen-(e.g. F, Cl, Br), carboxyl- or sulfo-substituted where the compounds of the formula (I) contain at least one anionic radical from the group of sulfo and carboxyl having the countercation M+, where M+ is an alkali metal cation or an organic cation. The compounds of the formula (I) are especially suitable for use in color filters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a modified silica comprising the step of adsorbing at least one polycarboxylic acid on precipitated silica.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pelleted acetylene black having a mass strength measured according to ASTM D 1937-10 of 200 N at most and an average pellet size measured according to ASTM D 1511-10 of at least 1.0 mm, to the use of any of said pelleted acetylene blacks to produce a compound comprising a resin or polymer or rubber matrix and the acetylene black dispersed in said matrix and to a method for producing such a compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for modifying a filler material comprising treating the filler material with a composition comprising a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase and (a) a polymeric xyloglucan and a functionalized xyloglucan oligomer comprising a chemical group; (b) a polymeric xyloglucan functionalized with a chemical group and a functionalized xyloglucan oligomer comprising a chemical group; (c) a polymeric xyloglucan functionalized with a chemical group and a xyloglucan oligomer; (d) a polymeric xyloglucan and a xyloglucan oligomer; (e) a a polymeric xyloglucan functionalized with a chemical group; (f) a polymeric xyloglucan; (g) a functionalized xyloglucan oligomer comprising a chemical group; or (h) a xyloglucan oligomer; or a composition of (a-h) without a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase, wherein the modified filler material possesses an improved property compared to the unmodified filler material.

Abstract: Fluorine-containing titanium oxide—nano-silica composite particles comprising a condensate of a fluorine-containing alcohol and an alkoxysilane, and titanium oxide and nano-silica particles, wherein the fluorine-containing alcohol is represented by the general formula: RF—A—OH??[I] (wherein RF is a perfluoroalkyl group having 6 or less carbon atoms, or a polyfluoroalkyl group, in which some of the fluorine atom or atoms of the perfluoroalkyl group are replaced by a hydrogen atom or atoms, and which contains a terminal perfluoroalkyl group having 6 or less carbon atoms and a perfluoroalkylene group having 6 or less carbon atoms; and A is an alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms).

Abstract: A compound capable of increasing the scratch resistance of, for instance, a hard-coat agent and a resin composition for a coating agent containing the compound are shown. The resin composition for a coating agent of the present application contains: a silicon compound (a) represented by formula (I) of the specification; and a curable resin (b). In formula (I), R1 is a C3 or C4 alkylene group, and X is a group represented by formula (II) of the specification having a urethane skeleton and having a (meth)acryloyl group at an end. In formula (II), R2 is hydrogen or a methyl group, and n is an integer of 0 or 1. The molecular weight of the silicon compound (a) is 500 to 699.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a strategy to create self-healing, slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS). Roughened (e.g., porous) surfaces can be utilized to lock in place a lubricating fluid, referred to herein as Liquid B to repel a wide range of materials, referred to herein as Object A (Solid A or Liquid A). SLIPS outperforms other conventional surfaces in its capability to repel various simple and complex liquids (water, hydrocarbons, crude oil and blood), maintain low-contact-angle hysteresis (<2.5°), quickly restore liquid-repellency after physical damage (within 0.1-1 s), resist ice, microorganisms and insects adhesion, and function at high pressure (up to at least 690 atm). Some exemplary application where SLIPS will be useful include energy-efficient fluid handling and transporation, optical sensing, medicine, and as self-cleaning, and anti-fouling materials operating environments.

Abstract: Copper oxide particles having particular starting size and surface area characteristics can be processed by heat and milling to achieve sizes and particle size distributions that give the copper oxide properties as an infrared reflective pigment without addition of other metals or oxides.

Abstract: A coated steel sheet comprises: a steel sheet; a primer coating film which is arranged on the steel sheet and comprises an anti-corrosive pigment and an aggregate composed of primary particles; and a top coating film which is arranged on the primer coating film. The anti-corrosive pigment comprises at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a bivalent tin salt, a trivalent vanadium salt, a tetravalent vanadium salt, a tetravalent molybdenum salt, an oxycarboxylic acid salt, an ascorbic acid, a phosphorous acid salt and a hypophosphorous acid salt.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a corrosion-resistant coating that exhibits greater corrosion protection in saltwater environments and the like than was conventional, a method for forming the same, and a device for forming the same. [Solution] A corrosion-resistant alloy coating is formed on a substrate surface by: a) using a thermal spray gun, having a function wherein a flame including melted material particles is jetted toward a substrate, and the flame is partitioned from the open air in an upstream region on said jet path (which is to say the region in which the material particles are melted), and a function wherein, in a downstream region (the area continuing from the upstream region), the material particles and the flame are forcibly cooled by a jet-gas or jet-mist before reaching the substrate; and b) using a corrosion-resistant alloy material comprising aluminum, for the material particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides fluorine-containing boric acid composite particles comprising a condensate of boric acid and a fluorine-containing alcohol represented by the general formula: RF-A-OH ??[I] wherein RF is a perfluoroalkyl group having 6 or less carbon atoms, or a polyfluoroalkyl group, in which some of the fluorine atoms of the perfluoroalkyl group are replaced by a hydrogen atom or atoms, and which contains a terminal perfluoroalkyl group having 6 or less carbon atoms and a perfluoroalkylene group having 6 or less carbon atoms; and A is an alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms. The fluorine-containing boric acid composite particles may also be a condensate of boric acid, the said fluorine-containing alcohol, and an alkoxysilane at a molar ratio of 1.0 or less based on the fluorine-containing alcohol. These fluorine-containing boric acid composite particles has excellent adhesion to inorganic substrates, and the like.

Abstract: A composite material of resin—fluorine-containing boric acid composite particles comprising a resin, and a condensate of boric acid and a fluorine-containing alcohol represented by the general formula RF-A-OH (wherein RF is a perfluoroalkyl group having 6 or less carbon atoms, or a polyfluoroalkyl group, in which some of the fluorine atom or atoms of the perfluoroalkyl group are replaced by a hydrogen atom or hydrogen atoms, and which contains a terminal perfluoroalkyl group having 6 or less carbon atoms and a perfluoroalkylene group having 6 or less carbon atoms; and A is an alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or comprising a resin, and a condensate of boric acid, the said fluorine-containing alcohol and an alkoxysilane at a molar ratio of 1.0 or less based on the fluorine-containing alcohol. These composite materials of resin—fluorine-containing boric acid composite particles has good adhesion to inorganic substrates, and the like.

Abstract: Provided is a silyl polymer-based antifouling coating composition that is capable of forming a coating film in which cracking is inhibited from occurring for a long period from the early stage of immersion in seawater and fresh water and enables to maintain excellent coating film consumption for a long term. The antifouling coating composition includes: a copolymer (A) containing a structural unit (a-1) derived from styrene or the like, a structural unit (a-2) derived from glycidyl (meth)acrylate, and optionally a structural unit (a-3) derived from another ethylenically unsaturated monomer; a polymer (B) containing a structural unit (b-1) derived from a monomer represented by the following Formula (b1): wherein X is a hydrogen atom or a carboxyl group; R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 to R6, which may be the same as or different from each other, are C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl; and n is an integer of 0 or 1 or more; and an antifoulant.

Abstract: In an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a water/oil repellent coating film, the water/oil repellent coating film being formed on a surface of a solid object, wherein the water/oil repellent coating film is terminated with a group expressed by chemical formula (A) and a three-dimensional crosslinking structure of siloxane bond is formed.

Abstract: A hydrophobic article includes a substrate and a nanoparticle layer disposed on the substrate and including nanoparticle agglomerates wherein the nanoparticle agglomerates have an average volume based size of at least 100 nanometers as determined using light scattering via ISO 13320. The hydrophobic article also includes a binder layer disposed on and in direct contact with the nanoparticle layer and including an oxidatively cured product of a silicon-based resin and an outermost layer that is disposed opposite the substrate and on and in direct contact with the binder layer. The hydrophobic article has a water contact angle of greater than or equal to 90 degrees as measured on the outermost layer of the hydrophobic article and determined using modified ASTM D5946-04.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to water repellent coating compositions, kits and methods of applying the same, for use as fireproofing materials. The water repellent spray applied fire resistant material contains an latex polymer(s), such as a vinyl acetate/ethylene copolymer, a silicone, such as methoxy-functional polysiloxane, or both to reduce or eliminate the effect of water damage to the SFRM and underlying substrate.

Abstract: Cathodically depositable electrocoat materials comprising basic bismuth nitrate, further comprising at least one binder having reactive functional groups and at least one crosslinker containing the complementary reactive functional groups which are able to enter into thermal crosslinking reactions.

Abstract: Esters of general formula R1—COOR2, where R1=9 to 23 C alkyl and R2=methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or i-propyl are suitable as coalescing agents, in particular for the production of all types of coatings from an aqueous polymer or latex dispersion.

Abstract: This invention provides methods and technology related to increased hiding power of a coating through mediating the interaction of the pigment with other system components including but not limited to other pigment particles, latex paint particles, latex binding particles, and organic or inorganic hollow particles. Organization and spacing are tailored via pH sensitive functionalities hosted on ligands or polymeric spacers that are located at/within the surface of one of the components.

Abstract: To provide a fluorinated resin composition which is capable of forming a resin film excellent in moist heat resistance and solar reflectance. The fluorinated resin composition comprises composite particles, a fluorinated polymer and a liquid medium, wherein the composite particles are a composite having a part or whole of the surface of aluminum particles coated with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an acrylic resin and silica; the total coating amount of the acrylic resin and silica is from 6 to 25 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the aluminum particles; and the water surface diffusion area is from 14,000 to 27,000 cm2/g.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ink composition for inkjet recording with which high-speed printing is possible while maintaining the quality of a printed material.

Abstract: In accordance with sonic embodiments of the present invention, an active energy ray curable composition including a polymerizable compound composition is provided. When the active energy ray curable composition is formed into a film having an average thickness of 10 ?m on a substrate and, after a lapse of 15 seconds, the film is irradiated with an active energy ray having a light quantity of 1,500 mJ/cm2 to become a cured product, the cured product satisfies the following conditions (1) and (2): (1) when the substrate is a polypropylene substrate, the cured product has a glass transition temperature of 60° C. or more; and (2) when the substrate is a polycarbonate substrate, an adhesion between the polycarbonate substrate and the cured product is 70 or more, the adhesion being measured according to a cross-cut adhesion test defined in Japanese industrial Standards K5400.

Abstract: UV-curable ink formulations are provided that are capable of being cured under low-energy conditions, such as with a conventional mercury vapor lamp operating at half or less of the lamp's nominal wattage or using an LED lamp. Methods for forming a printed ink image on a substrate using the ink are also provided, which permit maintenance of relatively high line speeds while consuming less energy due to the use of lower-wattage lamp settings.

Abstract: The invention describes an ink composition for marking a substrate, said ink composition comprising at least one water miscible C1 to C4 aliphatic alcohol,water and a colorant. The colorant can be obtained from a natural source and can comprise one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of: anthocyanins, curcumin and carminic acid. The invention also concerns the use of the ink composition in the marking of food products and particularly in the marking of eggshells. Methods of applying the ink composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A mill base composition includes a compound comprising a divinyl ester of a dicarboxylic acid, a dispersing agent, and a pigment. The divinyl ester of the carboxylic acid includes from 2 to about 8 carbon atoms. The mill base composition is subjected to milling with milling beads to produce a milled mill base composition that functions as a pigment concentrate that may be added to an ink vehicle to form an ink composition suitable for use in inkjet ink devices. The milled mill base composition is particularly suited for UV curable ink compositions. A UV curable ink composition includes the pigment concentrate, one or more UV curable monomers, and one or more UV initiators.

Abstract: An inkjet ink is provided which preferably having a small particle size and excellent intermittent dischargeability. Moreover, the inkjet ink is provided which preferably improving the storage stability of the inkjet ink, and printing a printed item having excellent rub fastness. Specifically, an inkjet ink comprising colored resin particles, a basic dispersant and a non-aqueous solvent, wherein the colored resin particles comprise a pigment, a solid resin and a pigmentary synergist is provided.

Abstract: An aqueous ink contains a colorant, an aqueous solvent, and as an infrared absorber, a compound represented by general formula (I): where Rb, Rc, and Rd are each independently alkyl, and Ra is a group represented by general formula (I-R): where Re is hydrogen or methyl, and e is an integer of 0 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention provides low migration radiation-curable inks and coatings for the printing of food, pharmaceutical and other sensitive packaging materials, having one or more polymerizable monomers or oligomers and one or more type-I photoinitiators wherein the monomers or oligomers have an alkoxylated chain and at least 2 polymerizable groups per molecule and wherein the degree of alkoxylation per polymerizable group is 2 or greater.

Abstract: A method for producing a silver nanowires ink comprises adding a viscosity modifier and a water-soluble acrylic-urethane copolymer resin to an aqueous solvent or a mixed solvent of water and an alcohol having silver nanowires dispersed therein. The content of the water-soluble acrylic-urethane copolymer resin with respect to the total amount of the silver nanowires ink may be from 0.05 to 2.0% by mass. The content of silver with respect to the total amount of the silver nanowires ink is preferably from 0.05 to 1.0% by mass. The content of the viscosity modifier with respect to the total amount of the silver nanowires ink is preferably from 0.01 to 1.0% by mass. The viscosity of the silver nanowires ink is preferably controlled to a range of from 1 to 100 mPa·s. The method provides a transparent conductive coated film that is excellent in conductivity, light transmissibility, haze characteristics, and adhesiveness.

Abstract: A polymer-bound lead refill for writing, drawing and/or painting devices, in particular for pencils or colored pencils, including at least one binding agent, at least one wax, at least one coloring agent and at least one filling agent. The lead refill including at least one surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a process of preparation of at least one mineral matter and/or of at least one pigment, including a calcium carbonate made at once partially organophilic and partially hydrophilic, in which the carbonate is blended and/or ground and/or concentrated in an aqueous medium, in the presence of at least one salt of ethylene acrylic acid, one dispersing agent and/or one grinding aid agent, which is introduced before and/or during this treatment stage. Another object of the invention lies in the aqueous dispersions and suspensions of calcium carbonate thus obtained. They may be dried and the dry pigments obtained also constitute an object of the invention. Use of these aqueous dispersions and these dry pigments in the field of plastic, paints and paper constitutes another object of the invention.

Abstract: An antifogging agent composition excellent in an antifogging property and peel resistance and an antifogging article obtained using it are provided. The antifogging agent composition includes: a first resin having a water-soluble rate of 90% or more; a second rein having a water-soluble rate of 50% or less; an alkoxysilane compound; and a curing agent, wherein the first resin is a polyfunctional aliphatic epoxy resin, and the second resin is a polyfunctional aromatic epoxy resin having a water-soluble rate of less than 20%. Further, the antifogging article includes: a substrate; and a cured product of the antifogging agent composition, disposed in at least a part of a region on the substrate. Further, a manufacturing method of an antifogging article includes: forming an antifogging agent composition layer by applying the antifogging agent composition on a substrate; and forming an antifogging layer by heat-treating the applied antifogging agent composition.

Abstract: There are provided an antifogging agent composition enabling formation of an antifogging layer excellent in yellowing resistance and bleed resistance and an antifogging article made using the same. The antifogging agent composition contains: a water-soluble epoxy resin; an aluminum compound; and an alkoxysilane compound and/or a partially hydrolyzed condensate of an alkoxysilane compound, wherein the water-soluble epoxy resin is a polyfunctional aliphatic epoxy resin. Further, the antifogging article includes: a substrate; and a resin layer disposed on at least a part of a region on the substrate, having a saturated water absorption amount of 50 mg/cm3 or more, and having a Martens hardness of 2 N/mm2 or more.

Abstract: The invention relates to coating compositions which have a low VOC (less than 250 g/l), are fast drying, and have excellent erosion resistance. These coating compositions comprise a film forming resin comprise one or more polyamine(s) containing secondary amine groups and specific aliphatic and/or aromatic esters. The coating compositions are particularly suitable for use in coating wind blades. The present invention also relates to a method of protecting a substrate against rain erosion or solid particle erosion using the coating composition, a coated wind blade or a part thereof, and the use of specific ester(s) in a polyurea-based coating composition for improving the rain erosion resistance or solid-particle erosion resistance of a coating.

Abstract: An antifogging article excellent in both an antifogging property and abrasion resistance and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The antifogging article includes: a substrate; a water-absorbing resin layer disposed on the substrate; and an overcoat layer disposed on the water-absorbing resin layer and including: a hydrolyzed condensate of an alkoxysilane compound; and silica particles, wherein a film thickness of the overcoat layer is 20 to 350 nm and the overcoat layer is formed from an overcoat composition containing 90 to 45 parts by mass of the alkoxysilane compound and 10 to 55 parts by mass of the silica particles relative to total 100 parts by mass of the alkoxysilane compound and the silica particles.

Abstract: A silicone primer is provided comprising an adhesion-providing component which is an alkenyl-containing siloxane of specific structure and/or a compound containing a substituent group having a functional group capable of radical reaction upon exposure to heat and/or UV and a substituent group having a group capable of reaction with alkenyl and/or SiH group. A release paper or film is prepared by coating the silicone primer on a paper or plastic film substrate, exposing it to UV to form a primer layer, overlaying the primed surface with a release silicone composition, and curing the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is an ice-phobic coating formulation comprising an elastomer, filler particles, and a cryoprotectant.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an adhesive composition that is substantially odorless and has an extremely good color and excellent adhesive properties or tack at low temperatures of about 5° C. and in which deterioration over time caused by heat or light is suppressed. The present invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising a liquid rosin ester compound, the liquid rosin ester compound being obtained by reacting a rosin compound with a C1-10 monohydric alcohol compound and having a Gardner color of 1 or less, a glass transition temperature of ?20° C. or less, a degree of esterification of 93 wt % or more, and a ratio (Y?/Y) of the total area of peaks in 16- to 22-min retention time region (Y?) to the total area of all the peaks (Y) measured by gas chromatography under the following conditions of 200 ppm or less.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a polishing composition including colloidal silica having an average particle size of 5 to 200 nm and pulverized wet-process silica particles having an average particle size of 0.1 to 1.0 ?m, wherein a value of the ratio of the average particle size of the wet-process silica particles to that of the colloidal silica is from 2.0 to 30.0. The polishing composition, according to various embodiments, achieves a high polishing rate and has a good surface smoothness, without the use of alumina particles.