Abstract: The disclosure describes new compositions and methods related to polyaminals and related polymers. The compositions are useful as therapeutic/drug conjugates, self-healing materials, reversible crosslinking materials, degradable hydrogels, protective coatings, and as metal scavenging agents. New atom efficient synthetic schemes are disclosed, which yield previously unobtainable high molecular weight polyaminals.

Abstract: A heat treated fine polyarylene sulfide powder. (i) The heat treated fine polyarylene sulfide powder is manufactured from separation liquid. (ii) The heat treated fine polyarylene sulfide powder is obtained by subjecting the separation liquid to solid-liquid separation to obtain a raw material fine powder polyarylene sulfide. Thereafter the raw material fine powder polyarylene sulfide is subjected to pre-heat treatment and heat treatment. (iii) The heat treated fine polyarylene sulfide powder has an average particle size of from 1 to 80 ?m. (iv) The heat treated fine polyarylene sulfide powder has a melt viscosity of 1 Pa·s or greater. (v) A generated gas amount of the heat treated fine polyarylene sulfide is 10 ppm or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to curable compositions based on elemental sulfur and polymer components. The inventive composition cures in the presence of elemental sulfur, thus providing a novel composition with enhanced chemical and physical properties in particular useful for sealing and coating applications.

Abstract: A method for preparing an article includes applying a first composition on a substrate to form a first layer, and applying a curing condition to a target portion without applying the curing condition to a non-target portion of the first layer to form a first contrast layer. A second composition is then applied on the first contrast layer to form a second layer, and a curing condition is applied to a target portion without applying the curing condition to a non-target portion of the second layer and first contrast layer to form a second contrast layer. A third composition can optionally be applied and cured on the second contrast layer to form a third contrast layer having a cured and uncured portion in the same manner. The uncured portions of these contrast layers are then selectively removed to prepare the article.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a functionalized block copolymer comprising (a) at least one end block D comprising on average at least one amino- or phosphino-functionalized polymer unit of formula (I) and one or more additional blocks selected from the group consisting of (b) one or more A blocks substantially free of amino- or phosphino-functional groups and having a number average molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 60,000, and has a high service temperature, and (c) one or more B blocks, wherein each block B is essentially non-functionalized, has a number average molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 1,000,000, and has a glass transition temperature of at most about 20° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a manufacture method of a graphene based resin pellet and a manufacture method of conductive seal. The present invention provides a manufacture method of a graphene based resin pellet, which employs green environmental protection flashing light for deoxidizing graphene oxide with an exposure method. The process is simple and easy to control. The method can be utilized for mass production.

Abstract: Biocarbon is presented as an alternative to synthetic carbon black. Master batches having biocarbon for usage in raw plastics and/or the production of composites. Biocarbon is mainly derived from plant biomass, but other sources can be used. A method of producing the master batch: (a) pyrolyzing processed biomass in an oxygen-starved environment to produced biocarbon; (b) comminuting the biocarbon in a reduced oxygen atmosphere; (c) cooling the comminuted biocarbon; (d) mixing the cooled comminuted biocarbon with a carrier resin, thereby producing the master batch.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes: a resin composite consisting of thermoplastic resins of (A) and (B) and nanoparticles having an average particle size larger than or equal to 1 nm and smaller than or equal to 1 ?m and being locally unevenly distributed in the pattern of a curve or a straight line connecting consecutive points at a fracture surface of the resin composite at the observation for scanning electron microscope, wherein the thermoplastic resin (B) is a block copolymer including a block (B1) having compatibility with (A) and a block (B2) having no compatibility with (A).

Abstract: Processes for producing an (ultra) high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE) article include incorporating into the HMWPE resin a Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (HALS) and cross-linking the (U)HMWPE during or after molding the (U)HMWPE resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reinforced polyamide molding materials with high notch impact strengths, comprising low viscous polyamides and flat glass fibers as a reinforcing medium, characterized in a polyamide matrix.

Abstract: Provided is a self-healing carbon fiber composite which may include a polymer matrix, a plurality of carbon fibers dispersed within the polymer matrix, and a self-healing polymer layer bonded onto at least a portion of the carbon fibers. Also provided herein are methods of manufacturing and repairing the carbon fiber composite.

Abstract: Certain films comprising polyethylene and poly(methyl 2-methylpropenoate) have unique aesthetic or performance properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 3D-formable sheet material, a process for the preparation of a 3D-formed article, the use of a cellulose material and at least one particulate inorganic filler material for the preparation of a 3D-formable sheet material and for increasing the stretchability of a 3D-formable sheet material, the use of a 3D-formable sheet material in 3D-forming processes as well as a 3D-formed article comprising the 3D-formable sheet material according.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a nanocomposite polymeric film including a thermoplastic polymer matrix such as polypropylene or other polyolefin, a coupling agent-modified organoclay reinforcement, and a polymeric compatibilizer bound to the coupling agent-modified organoclay, in particular as a thin film with controllable thicknesses. The disclosure further relates to masterbatch additives formed from the coupling agent-modified organoclay and the polymeric compatibilizer bound to the coupling agent-modified organoclay as well as related methods for making the nanocomposite polymeric film and/or processing recycled plastics. The inclusion of the coupling agent-modified organoclay reinforcement improves the mechanical properties of the nanocomposite polymeric film and the rheological properties of polymer melts including the nanocomposite polymeric film components.

Abstract: This technique provides a protein film production method which can form a protein film, with denaturation of protein being prevented. The protein film production method includes mixing a protein with an aqueous solvent, to thereby form an aqueous protein solution PAS1, and treating the aqueous protein solution PAS1 with plasma generated by a plasma generator 100. The plasma generated by the plasma generator 100 has a plasma density of 1×1013 cm?3 to 1×1015 cm?3.

Abstract: A structure having dry-wiping off characteristic relative to dirt attached to a concave-convex shaped surface of the structure, and a method for producing the structure. A structure having a concave-convex shaped surface, fabricated from a composition containing at least one compound having in a molecule, one to ten polymerizable group(s) and a photopolymerization initiator, wherein the structure has a Martens hardness of 3 N/mm2 or more and 130 N/mm2 or less when the Martens hardness of the structure is measured under a condition under which a Martens hardness of a molten quartz is 4,100 N/mm2. The structure is produced by applying the composition onto a substrate; pressing a coating film on the substrate into a concave-convex shaped face of a mold; photocuring the coating film while it is pressed into the concave-convex shaped face of the mold; and peeling the cured film on the substrate from the mold.

Abstract: The present invention is a long gas barrier laminate including a base, a functional layer, a smoothing layer, and a gas barrier layer, the functional layer being stacked on one side of the base, the smoothing layer and the gas barrier layer being sequentially stacked on the other side of the base, and a coefficient of static friction between a surface of the functional layer that is situated opposite to the base and a surface of the gas barrier layer that is situated opposite to the base being 0.35 to 0.80; and a method for producing the long gas barrier laminate.

Abstract: The present invention realizes a polymer substrate with hard coating layer comprising a high level of environmental resistance and a high level of abrasion resistance. A polymer substrate with hard coating layer is provided that comprises a polymer substrate (60) having a thickness of 1 mm to 20 mm and a hard coating layer (70,80) on the surface thereof. Here, in this polymer substrate with hard coating layer, the hard coating layer (70,80) is laminated on the surface of the polymer substrate, contains as a main component thereof a hydrolysis-condensation product of an organic silicon compound, has a thickness of 0.1 ?m to 20 ?m, makes direct contact with a cured underlayer on the opposite side of the polymer substrate, is formed from an organic silicon compound by PE-CVD, and satisfies all of the following requirements (a) to (c): (a) film thickness of the silicon oxide layer is within the range of 3.5 ?m to 9.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, single phase aqueous solutions, process mixtures, and kits are provided relating to recycling a fibrous surface covering, e.g., carpet, using a single-phase aqueous solution. For example, a method of recycling a fibrous surface covering may include providing the single phase aqueous solution. The single phase aqueous solution may include water and a surfactant composition. The method may include providing the fibrous surface covering. The fibrous surface covering may include: a fibrous surface layer; a first backing coupled to the fibrous surface layer; and a binder coupled to one or more of the first backing and the fibrous surface layer. The method may include contacting the single phase aqueous solution and the fibrous surface covering to form a process mixture under conditions effective to provide a recycled portion of the fibrous surface covering.

Abstract: A process for devulcanizing EPDM rubber comprising the step of introducing sulfur-cured EPDM to an extruder, introducing from about 0.5 to about 20 wt % scavenging agent, based upon the total weight of the EPDM and scavenging agent, and mixing and masticating the EPDM at a temperature sufficient to at least partially devulcanize the sulfur-cured EPDM.

Abstract: Present application discloses a thermoplastic composition comprising a) 42.5 wt. % to 94 wt. % of thermoplastic matrix resin; b) 1 wt. % to 7.5 wt. % of a laser direct structuring additive; and c) 5 wt. % to 50 wt. % fibrous reinforcement agent; wherein the wt. % is relative to the total weight of the composition; wherein the laser direct structuring additive is represented by formula ZnxNi(1-x)Fe2O4, wherein the x is higher than 0.60 and lower than 0.85; wherein the composition is capable of being plated after being activated using a laser.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low-phosphorus polyamide compound and a process for preparing such a polyamide.

Abstract: A colorant for plastic containing a halogenated phthalocyanine pigment (A) that satisfies conditions (1) to (4) below: (1) the average number of halogen substitutions is at least 2.0 but not more than 7.0, (2) the halogen distribution width is at least 5, (3) the amount of aluminum phthalocyanine and halogenated aluminum phthalocyanine is not more than 1.0% by mass, and (4) the central element is at least one element selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, manganese, iron, cobalt, zinc, nickel and copper. As a result, a colorant for plastic can be shown that can color a resin without changing the mechanical or chemical properties of the resin, and in particular can produce a plastic molded article having essentially no migration, extremely low discoloration due to heat, and no deformation such as warping and distortion.

Abstract: A plastic composition may include a plastic or bioplastic portion and about 0.5%-50% hydrogenated saturated triglyceride. A method of making a plastic processing additive may include blending a hydrogenated saturated triglyceride with a second material to form an additive composition and pelletizing the additive composition. A pellet for plastics processing may include a first component comprising a hydrogenated saturated triglyceride and a second component comprising one of a wood product, a bioplastic, or a filler.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of the formula (I), wherein one or two radicals of the radicals R1 are independently of one another C1-C20alkyloxy or C3-C12cycloalkyloxy and the remaining radicals R1 are independently of one another hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl or C3-C12cycloalkyl; the radicals R0 and R2 are independently of one another hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl or a group of the formula (II-a) with R3 being hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C13cycloalkyl, C1-C20alkyloxy or C3-C12cycloalkyloxy; Y is C2-C12alkylene; m is 0 or 1; n is 1, 2 or 3; when n is 1, X is hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl or a group of the formula (II-a); when n is 2, X is C2-C12alkylene; when n is 3, X is a group N(Z—)3 with Z being C2-C12alkyl.

Abstract: Functionalized microspheres for being dispersed in matrix materials to reduce the density and weight of the materials may be configured to include a covalently bound surface component which is configured to covalently bond with the matrix material so that when combined with the matrix material a strong, light-weight matrix material may be produced.

Abstract: Provided are low-density sealing compositions having high tensile strength and a method of producing the same. The sealing compositions may contain a polyvinyl chloride resin, surface-treated hollow glass microspheres and a plasticizer, and contains 30 to 60 vol % hollow glass microsphere.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flaky graphite-based polymer nanocomplex for preparation of a polymer complex, and more specifically, to a complex to which a polymer is stably bonded by surface-modifying, with a catecholamine, flaky graphite having a structure with nanoparticles crystallized at a high density on the surface. If the complex is dispersed in a target polymeric resin, preferably, in a homogeneous polymeric resin which is bonded to the complex, the complex is dispersed in the polymeric resin homogeneously and evenly, thereby being capable of obtaining a composite having excellent function in conductivity, thermal conductivity, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a surfactant interacting additive, and wherein the polymer composition further comprises at least one silanol condensation catalyst, wherein each catalyst is selected from: i) a compound of formula I ArSO3H (I) or a precursor thereof, wherein Ar is an 1 to 4 alkyl groups substituted aryl, wherein the aryl is phenyl or naphthyl, and wherein each alkyl group, independently, is a linear or branched alkyl with 10 to 30 carbons, wherein the total number of carbons in the alkyl groups is in the range of 20 to 80 carbons; ii) a derivative of i) selected from the group consisting of an anhydride, an ester, an acetylate, an epoxy blocked ester and an amine salt thereof which is hydrolysable to the corresponding compound of formula I; and iii) a metal salt of i) wherein the metal ion is selected from the group consisting of copper, aluminum, tin and zinc; an article, for example, a coating, a wire or a cable, comprising the polymer composition, a process

Abstract: A rubber composition for tire bead insulation contains a diene rubber, a nitrone compound having a carboxy group, a carbon black and a white filler. The diene rubber contains a natural rubber and a styrene-butadiene rubber and the mass ratio of the contents of the natural rubber and the butadiene rubber is from 50:50 to 90:10. The content of the nitrone compound is from 0.1 to 10 parts by mass (PBM) per 100 PBM of total content of the diene rubber and the nitrone compound. The content of the carbon black is not less than 70 PBM per 100 PBM of the total above. The content of the white filler is not less than 20 PBM per 100 PBM of the total above. The total content of the carbon black and the white filler is from 90 to 180 PBM per 100 PBM of the total above.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition for a tire having improved workability and abrasion resistance. A rubber composition for a tire according to the present invention comprises: a polybutadiene which has: (A) a Mooney viscosity (ML1+4,100° C.) being 43 or more; (B) a ratio (Tcp/ML1+4,100° C.) of 5 wt % toluene solution viscosity (Tcp) to Mooney viscosity (ML1+4,100° C.) being 0.9 to 2.3; (C) a stress relaxation time (T80) being 10.0 to 40.0 seconds, which is a time until a torque is attenuated by 80% when the torque at the end of ML1+4,100° C. measurement is 100%; and (D) a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) being 2.50 to 4.00; another rubber (ii); and a rubber reinforcing material (iii).

Abstract: [PROBLEM] To provide a tread rubber composition permitting improvement in wet performance without causing worsening of performance with respect to reduction in fuel consumption and/or wear-resistance. [SOLUTION MEANS] Relates to a tread rubber composition comprising a rubber component and particle-encapsulating microcapsules. The particle-encapsulating microcapsules comprise particles and capsule-like organic compound that encapsulates the particles.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprises 100 parts by mass of a diene rubber component comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of styrene-butadiene rubber, polybutadiene rubber, natural rubber and polyisoprene rubber, the diene rubber component containing modified styrene-butadiene rubber modified with a functional group having an interaction with a silanol group on a surface of silica, from 20 to 120 parts by mass of silica, and from 3 to 30 parts by mass of hydrogenated non-modified nitrile rubber. A pneumatic tire has a rubber part comprising the rubber composition.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition for a tire tread containing: a diene rubber; silica in an amount of from 60 to 200 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber; a polysiloxane represented by the average composition formula: (A)a(B)b(C)c(D)d(R1)eSiO(4-2a-b-c-d-e)/2; and an alkyl triethoxysilane having an alkyl group with from 7 to 20 carbon atoms. Also provided is a pneumatic tire using this rubber composition in the tire tread.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a rubber composition that is excellent in terms of the Payne effect and has high modulus, while maintaining high rubber hardness; and a pneumatic tire formed from this rubber composition. The present invention provides: a rubber composition containing, per 100 parts by mass of a diene rubber, from 1 to 100 parts by mass of carbon black and/or from 10 to 150 parts by mass of a white filler, from 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a thiol compound having a mercapto group and a sulfonate group, and from 1 to 50 parts by mass of a sulfur-containing compound (except the thiol compound); and a pneumatic tire formed from this rubber composition.

Abstract: A rubber composition of the present technology for a conveyor belt contains a diene rubber and a carbon black, the diene rubber containing: a natural rubber; and a modified butadiene rubber obtained by modifying a butadiene rubber with a nitrone compound; the content of the natural rubber in the diene rubber being 30 to 85 mass %, and the content of the modified butadiene rubber in the diene rubber being 15 to 70 mass %.

Abstract: A process may include providing a polyethylene post consumer resin, providing a virgin polyethylene resin, and blending the polyethylene post consumer resin with the virgin polyethylene resin to produce a composition. The polyethylene post consumer resin may have an ESCR of at most 10 hours, a density ranging from 0.950 to 0.967 g/cm3, and an HLMI of 40 to 70 g/10 min. The virgin polyethylene resin may include fractions A and B, with fraction A having a higher molecular weight and lower density than fraction B. Fraction A may have an HL275 of at least 0.1 g/10 min and of at most 4 g/10 min, and a density of at least 0.920 g/cm3 and of at most 0.942 g/cm. The virgin polyethylene resin may have an HLMI of 5 to 75 g/10 min, and a density ranging from 0.945 to 0.960 g/cm3.

Abstract: Polyethylene living hinges used in “snap top” lids for condiments and the like may be electron bean irradiated to partially crosslink the polyethylene to produce a hinge having an improvement in the number of opening and closing cycles until failure of not less than 30%. The irradiated lids may be used in place of polypropylene lids for condiment containers.

Abstract: A molding composition formulation is provided that includes polypropylene, glass fiber, and a cellulosic powder used as a filler. The filler may be at least one of coconut shell powder, walnut shell powder, or rice hull. The molding composition formulation may further include natural cellulosic fiber illustratively including at least one of coconut fibers, bamboo fibers, sugar cane fibers, or banana skin fibers. The molding composition may be compression moldable long fiber thermoplastic (LFTD). The molding composition formulation may be used in thermoforming. In a specific embodiment of the molding composition, the formulation proportion of the polypropylene is 50 to 60 percent of the formulation; and the polypropylene substitute is 5 to 15 percent of the formulation, and in an alternative embodiment, the formulation proportion of the polypropylene is 40 to 80 percent, the cellulosic powder is 1 to 25 percent, and the glass fiber is 1 to 50 percent.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising propylene-based polymers having improved stability and methods for producing the same. The composition comprises a propylene-based polymer that has a melting temperature of less than 120° C. and a heat of fusion of less than 75 J/g and comprises propylene-derived units and 5-30 wt % of ?-olefin-derived units. The stabilizer comprises an amine oxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polytetrafluoroethylene aqueous dispersion containing high-molecular-weight, significantly small polytetrafluoroethylene particles and having excellent dispersion stability. The present invention relates to an aqueous dispersion containing polytetrafluoroethylene particles containing a tetrafluoroethylene unit alone or a tetrafluoroethylene unit and a modifying monomer unit based on a modifying monomer copolymerizable with the tetrafluoroethylene. The polytetrafluoroethylene particles have a volume average particle size of not smaller than 0.1 nm but smaller than 20 nm, a melt flow rate of not lower than 0 g/10 min but lower than 80 g/10 min determined at 380° C. and 5 kg load, a melting point of 324° C. to 360° C., and an initial pyrolysis temperature of not lower than 400° C.

Abstract: An optical resin composition from which a film with improved adhesion to a polyvinyl alcohol-based film and improved flex resistance can be obtained while keeping high film transparency. The optical resin composition includes: 99 to 50% by weight of an acrylic resin having a glass transition temperature of not lower than 110° C.; and 1 to 50% by weight of a particulate (meth)acrylic multilayer structure graft copolymer containing: an innermost layer made of a polymer containing a methacrylic acid ester as a first monomer; a middle layer made of a polymer containing, as a second monomer, an acrylic acid alkyl ester having an alkyl group with 4 to 12 carbon atoms; and an outermost layer made of a polymer containing a methacrylic acid ester as a third monomer. A graft ratio of the (meth)acrylic multilayer structure graft copolymer is not less than 110%.

Abstract: Orthopedic implants having a bone interface member and a water swellable IPN or semi-IPN with a stiffness, hydration, and/or compositional gradient from one side to the other and physically attached to the bone interface member. The invention also includes an orthopedic implant system including an implant that may conform to a bone surface and a joint capsule. The invention also includes orthopedic implants with water swellable IPN or semi-IPNs including a hydrophobic thermoset or thermoplastic polymer first network and an ionic polymer second network, joint capsules, labral components, and bone interface members. The invention also includes a method of inserting an orthopedic implant having a metal portion and a flexible polymer portion into a joint, including inserting the implant in a joint in a first shape and changing the implant from a first shape to a second shape to conform to a shape of a bone.

Abstract: A reinforced polymer composite includes a polymer matrix and a strengthening agent. The strengthening agent includes highly crystalline cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and a stabilizing agent. The crystalline cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) have dimensions of about 3 to 5 nm in width and about 100 to 300 nm in length and a density of about 1.6 g/cm3 and the stabilizing agent may be one of Boehmite nanoclay (Boe) and Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide (CTAB) or a combination of both.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive polymer material of poly(thio- or seleno-)phene type containing at least two distinct species of counteranion, including a first species which is an anionic form of sulphuric acid, and a second species of counteranion selected from triflate, triflimidate, tosylate, mesylate, perchlorate and hexafluorophosphate. The invention also relates to a process for preparing such a material and the use thereof as conductive film. The invention also targets a substrate coated at least partly by a film of a material as defined above, a device comprising a material as defined above as conductive material, and also the use thereof in the organic electronics, organic thermoelectricity, organic photovoltaic and organic photodetector fields.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes 10 to 95 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (A); 5 to 90 parts by weight of a graft copolymer (B); and 0 to 50 parts by weight of a copolymer (C). The graft copolymer (B) is produced by the graft polymerization of 10 to 80 parts by weight of a rubbery polymer with 20 to 90 parts by weight of a monomer component including an aromatic vinyl monomer and/or a cyanide vinyl monomer, wherein the rubbery polymer has a weight average particle size of 150 to 450 nm and also has a 10 wt % particle size of 50 to 250 nm and a 90 wt % particle size of 450 to 650 nm in a particle size cumulative weight fraction. The copolymer (C) is produced by copolymerizing an aromatic vinyl monomer, a cyanide vinyl monomer and another vinyl monomer with one another.

Abstract: A curable composition iaciudes a polyoxyalkylene-based polymer (A); and a (meth)acrylate-based polymer (B), wherein the polyoxyalkylene-based polyer (A) has more than 1.0 reactive silicon group on average per one terminal portion, and the (meth)acrylate-based polymer (B) has more than or equal to 1.0 reactive silicon group on average per one molecule, wherein the (meth)acrylate-based polymer (B) is represented by the formula (1): —SiRX2 (1) wherein R is a hydrocarbon group having 1-20 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbon group having 1-20 carbon atoms substituted with a hetero atom-containing group or a halogen atom, and X is a hydroxyl group or a hydrolyzable group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of oxyimide-comprising copolymers or polymers as flame retardants for plastic materials, stabilisers for plastic materials, rheology modifiers for plastic materials and also as initiators for polymerisation- and grafting processes and/or crosslinking- or coupling agents. In addition, the present invention relates to plastic material moulding compounds which comprise such copolymers or polymers.

Abstract: Binder compositions comprising a bituminous binder and a rheology modifier are disclosed. The rheology modifier comprises a blend of a polyol ester and a C8-C24 free fatty acid component. Asphalt compositions comprising the modified binder compositions are also disclosed. The rheology modifiers help to improve the high-temperature properties of bituminous binders without sacrificing low-temperature performance. The modified binders and asphalt compositions expand the utility of reclaimed asphalt, including reclaimed asphalt shingles and reclaimed asphalt pavement, thereby helping the road construction industry reduce its reliance on virgin, non-renewable materials.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the field of multilayer color coatings, and more particularly to multilayer coatings comprising one or more gel coat layers and visual effect pigments.