Abstract: A water-absorbent resin composition suffering exfoliation of additives from a water-absorbent resin only insignificantly and excelling in fluidity of powder after absorption of moisture and in deodorizing property and absorbent property as well is provided. The water-absorbent resin composition of this invention comprises a water-absorbent resin obtainable by polymerizing an unsaturated monomer having an acid group and/or a salt thereof; and complex oxide hydrate containing zinc and silicon, or zinc and aluminum, wherein the complex oxide hydrate contains zinc as main metal component, the mass ratio of the content of zinc and the content of silicon or aluminum is in the range of 50/50-99/1, and the absorption capacity at 60 minutes toward 0.90 mass % sodium chloride aqueous solution under the pressure of 1.9 kPa is not less than 20 g/g. Optionally, a plant component (C) can be added to the water absorbent resin composition.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of synthesizing near IR, closed chain, sulfo-cyanine dyes are provided.

Abstract: The invention herein provides for an improved dye material composed of a dry particulate mixture of azo and phthalocyanine dyes for concrete surface applications.

Abstract: A colorant including a mixture of pigments is disclosed. The pigments have a similar coloration but different resistance to corrosion. The mixing ratio is selected to optimize the corrosion resistance against color brightness, and/or acidic corrosion resistance against alkali corrosion resistance of the colorant.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to coatings with self-repairing capabilities. In some embodiments, the coatings may include a polymer blend, made up of at least two polymers. The coatings may further contain compatibilizers that are nanocontainer particles. The nanocontainers may be filled with self-healing agents. The self-healing agents may be agents that heal cracks formed in the coating or they may be anti-corrosion agents that reduce the corrosion of the underlying metal substrate.

Abstract: A method comprising (a) applying a composition to a substrate as a substantially continuous coating on the substrate, (b) curing the coating, wherein the composition comprises: (i) a polyene, (ii) a polythiol, (iii) 0.001 to 20 percent by weight of an anhydride, and (iv) up to 80 percent by weight of a pigment, particularly wherein the mole ratio of (ii) to (i) being from 0.1 to 10/1; the percentage by weight of (iii) being based on weight of resin solids in the composition and the percentage by weight of (iv) being based on solids weight of the composition.

Abstract: Described is an insulation layer-forming composition containing a binder that is based on a compound having low-electron multiple carbon bonds and a carbanion-forming compound. The disclosed composition, which has a relatively high expansion rate, makes it possible to apply, in a simple and rapid manner, coatings that have the layer thickness required for the particular fire resistance time, the layer thickness being reduced to a minimum while achieving a great insulating effect. The disclosed composition is particularly suitable for fire protection, especially as a coating for steel components such as pillars, beams and truss members, for increasing the fire resistance time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a urea preparation containing (A) 5 to 75 wt. % of one or more urea components which have a molecular weight of at least 350 g/mol and contain at least one urea group; (B) 15 to 95 wt. %, preferably 30 to 80 wt.

Abstract: The invention provides dispersed inorganic mixed metal oxide pigment compositions utilizing a carboxylic acid, containing dispersant and a mixed metal oxide pigment. The metal oxide pigment is of the type used to color ceramic or glass articles. The dispersant, in addition to at least one carboxylic acid group, comprises at least one 300-3000 g/mole solubilizing chain of repeating units from hydrocarbylene or repeating units from C3 or C4 alkylene ethers or mixtures of said ethers. A milling process using beads is also described to reduce the mixed metal oxide particle size to the desired range. A method of using the mixed metal oxide dispersion to digitally print an image on a ceramic or glass article using the dispersion jetted through a nozzle and firing the colored article is also described.

Abstract: To provide an active-energy-ray-curable composition including: a (meth)acrylic acid ester compound represented by General Formula (1) below, where in the General Formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having from 1 through 5 carbon atoms, or an alkyloxy group having from 1 through 5 carbon atoms, n is an integer of from 0 through 5, and X represents an electron-withdrawing functional group.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a supporting material for supporting the shape of a photofabrication model on photofabrication in ink-jet three dimensional printing method in which the photocured product is excellent in solubility in water and is easy to remove after photofabrication, and the like. A modeling material for forming a photofabrication model in ink-jet three dimensional printing method containing a curable resin component with a weighted average of SP value of 9.0 to 10.3; and a supporting material for supporting the shape of a photofabrication model on photofabrication in ink-jet three dimensional printing method containing a water-soluble monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer (F), polyoxypropylene glycol with a number average molecular weight of 100 to 5,000 and/or water (G), and a photopolymerization initiator (D).

Abstract: A solder mask ink composition is disclosed. The solder mask ink composition includes an epoxy resin; a solvent in an amount of at least 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the solder mask ink composition; and optionally a non-ionic surfactant. The ink composition has a viscosity that is less than 1000 cps at a shear rate of 10 s?1 and greater than 30 cps at a shear rate of 495 s?1 and a temperature of 25° C.

Abstract: A free radical curable liquid for inkjet printing of food packaging materials includes no initiator or otherwise one or more initiators selected from the group consisting of non-polymeric di- or multifunctional initiators, oligomeric initiators, polymeric initiators, and polymerizable initiators; wherein the polymerizable composition of the liquid consists of: a) 25-100 wt % of one or more polymerizable compounds A having at least one acrylate group G1 and at least one second ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable functional group G2 different from the group G1; b) 0-55 wt % of one or more polymerizable compounds B selected from the group consisting of monofunctional acrylates and difunctional acrylates; and c) 0-55 wt % of one or more polymerizable compounds C selected from the group consisting of trifunctional acrylates, tetrafunctional acrylates, pentafunctional acrylates and hexafunctional acrylates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conductive paste that has excellent printability, that can provide a printed electrode with a smooth surface, and that is excellent in storage stability. The present invention relates to a conductive paste used for formation of an electrode of a multilayer ceramic capacitor, the conductive paste including: a polyvinyl acetal resin that contains a carboxylic acid-modified polyvinyl acetal resin; an organic solvent; and a conductive powder, the polyvinyl acetal resin having an average degree of polymerization of 200 to 800, an carboxyl group content of 0.05 to 1 mol %, a hydroxy group content of 16 to 24 mol %, an acetyl group content of 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition for a heat sealable, inkjet printable image transfer material, an article comprising said coating composition in form of at least one heat sealable, inkjet printable layer, a method for applying graphical information to a surface of an object using a heat sealable, inkjet printable image transfer material comprising said coating composition and a method of making such a coating composition.

Abstract: Compositions having low quantities of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and uses thereof are generally disclosed. In some embodiments, the compositions are aqueous compositions, such as aqueous suspensions, suitable for use as coating or paint compositions. In some embodiments, the compositions are aqueous compositions that include, among other components, a film-forming polymer and a coalescing aid. In some embodiments, the coalescing aids are derived from a renewable feedstock. Methods and systems for making such compositions are also disclosed. Novel coalescing aids are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods to form coatings on a substrate, the coatings comprising a blend of a poly(vinyl alcohol) composition comprising a poly(vinyl alcohol) characterized by (i) a hydrolysis level of from about 85 to about 93 mol % and a 4 weight % aqueous viscosity of 15 centipoise (cp) or less; or (ii) a hydrolysis level of about 95 mol % to 100%; and an ionomer comprising a parent acid copolymer that comprises ethylene and about 18 to about 30 weight % of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, the acid copolymer having a melt flow rate from about 200 to about 1000 g/10 min., wherein about 50% to about 70% of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymer are neutralized to carboxylic acid salts comprising potassium cations, sodium cations or combinations thereof. Multilayer structures comprising the blend composition on a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: Water soluble films and coatings herein address the problem of water insolubility, color formation, and brittleness upon exposure to oxidizing chemicals, including strong or aggressive oxidizing chemicals. The water soluble films or coatings may include a water soluble polymer and a reactive precursor, such as an alkanolamine or an alkyl alkanolamine. The reactive precursor is water soluble and reactive with oxidizing compounds. Water soluble films or coatings herein may also include a water soluble polymer and an additive mixture including an alkanolamine or an alkyl alkanolamine. The films or coatings, upon exposure to an oxidizing chemical for 8 weeks at 40° C. and ambient humidity, may dissolve fully or achieve 90% dissolution at times of less than 10 minutes. The water soluble films and coatings may advantageously be used with oxidizing chemicals while maintaining water solubility, acceptable color, and flexibility, such as in unit dose packaging, even over extended exposure periods.

Abstract: The present description relates to an anti-efflorescence water based composition that eliminates the efflorescence that occurs on new pavers, stones, concrete bricks or concrete furniture because of high humidity comprising a homo polymer solution of acrylic, an hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol and/or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions of associative polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs), optionally containing surfactants, biocidal agents and/or oxidants, which can provide surface protection to treated articles including reduced soiling tendency, reduced cleaning effort and improved soil repellancy, as well as providing bacteriostatic properties to treated surfaces that thereby gain resistance to water, environmental exposure and microbial challenge. Treatment means and compositions are provided that employ associative polyelectrolyte complexes formed by combining a water soluble cationic first polyelectrolyte with a water soluble second polyelectrolyte bearing groups of opposite charge to the first polyelectrolyte under suitable mixing conditions where the one polyelectrolyte present in molar excess is added in the form of a first aqueous solution during a mixing step to a second aqueous solution comprising the oppositely charged polyelectrolyte present in molar deficiency.

Abstract: Linear polyfunctional polyglycidyl amine oligomeric and/or polymeric structures exhibiting at least two primary amines are described, which provide crosslinking capabilities for latex paint compositions. These crosslinkers not only exhibit latent crosslinking properties but also improve scrub resistance when compared with existing latex formulations. Once the latex is coated onto a substrate, the volatile base evaporates and the groups react to form a crosslinked coating with improved scrub resistant properties.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the disclosure, a substrate structure, a method for manufacturing the substrate structure, and a method for manufacturing an electronic device are disclosed. The substrate structure includes a carrier, a de-bonding layer, and a flexible substrate. The carrier has a top surface. The de-bonding layer contacts the carrier, wherein there is a first adhesion force between the de-bonding layer and the carrier. The de-bonding layer is prepared from a composition, and the composition includes at least one acrylate-based monomer and at least one acrylate-based oligomer, wherein the total number of acrylate groups in the acrylate-based monomer and the acrylate-based oligomer is greater than or equal to 3. The flexible substrate covers and contacts the de-bonding layer, wherein there is a second adhesion force between the de-bonding layer and the flexible substrate. The second adhesion force is greater than the first adhesion force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition comprising: a) at least one alkyd binder with an oil content of at least 45 wt % and at most 85 wt %, a modified alkyd binder, or a combination thereof; b) at least one amine or imine component selected from the group comprising: polyaspartic acids and esters thereof, (meth)acrylate/aspartate amines, aldimines, ketimines, and combinations thereof; and c) at least one isocyanate compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating material comprising at least one aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate having an NCO functionality of at least 2, preferably 2.8 to 6, optionally at least one binder, preferably a hydroxyl-containing binder, at least one adduct of an isocyanatotrialkoxysilane and a polyhydric alcohol, with more than 90, more preferably more than 95, most preferably more than 99 percent of the hydroxyl groups in the polyhydric alcohol having been converted by reaction with the isocyanatotrialkoxysilane, and less than 0.1 wt % of the isocyanate groups from the isocyanatotrialkoxysilane being reactive in the adduct, at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of Lewis acids, phosphoric acid or phosphorous acid and esters thereof, blocked or non-blocked sulphonic acids, sulphuric acid, carboxylic acids having a melting point >60° C.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of applying a coating in a liquid state to wellbore tubing, such as threaded connector parts or casing sections, before running the tubing downhole. The coating only cures while running downhole. The coating is an elastic curable coating composition, comprising a curable elastic thermosetting resin, a curing agent and a water-absorbing expansion agent. During make-up of a connector, the liquid coating composition acts as lubricant. When cured, the coating will swell when contacted with a wellbore fluid to ensure leak-tightness.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a coating composition, a film made of the coating composition, and method for preparing the coating composition. The coating composition includes a product prepared from cross-linking a (a) polysilsesquioxane with a (b) compound with the structure represented by Formula (I): wherein R is independently a hydroxyl group, or C1-8 alkoxy group, R1 is a C3-12 epoxy group, C3-12 acrylate group, C3-12 alkylacryloxy group, C3-12 aminoalkyl group, C3-12 isocyanate-alkyl group, C3-12 alkylcarboxylic acid group, C3-12 alkyl halide group, C3-12 mercaptoalkyl group, C3-12 alkyl group, or C3-12 alkenyl group, and R2 is a hydroxyl group, C1-8 alkyl group, or C1-8 alkoxy group.

Abstract: A film-forming material including a metal oxide such as a SiO2 film on the surface of a substrate, in which foreign substances, such as fine particles, are generated with difficulty while being stored, and a method for forming a film, in which the method includes forming a film on the surface of a substrate using the film-forming material. The film-forming material includes a metal compound capable of generating a hydroxyl group upon hydrolysis dissolved in an organic solvent that does not have a functional group that reacts with the metal compound. The organic solvent includes a solvent having a value of Log P of from 0 to 3.5.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a coating composition based on a specific epoxy-functional siloxane oligomer and an amine-functional polyorganosiloxane. The coating composition is suitable for use on substrates subjected to outdoor conditions, in particular conditions where a high durability, a high UV resistance, and good anti-corrosive properties are required.

Abstract: A polishing composition contains abrasive grains and water. 50% by mass or more of the abrasive grains consists of particles A having particle sizes between 40 nm and 80 nm inclusive, and 10% by mass or more of the abrasive grains consists of particles B having particle sizes between 150 nm and 300 nm inclusive. The polishing composition is used to polish a surface of a compound semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: Described are compositions useful in methods for chemical-mechanical processing a surface of a substrate, especially a substrate that contains dielectric material, wherein the composition contains cyclodextrin and an alkylamine.

Abstract: The present invention provides an excellent optical pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet having an excellent adhesion property to an optical member. The present invention relates to an optical pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet comprising a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, wherein a relative dielectric constant at a frequency of 1 MHz is 5 to 10, and an adhesion strength to a glass, which is measured with a peel angle of 180° and a tensile speed of 300 mm/min after 30 min of laminating the optical pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet to the glass, is 3 N/20 mm to 15 N/20 mm.

Abstract: The invention provides an anisotropic conductive adhesive film and an electronic device. The anisotropic conductive adhesive film comprises a base film and microcapsule structures, wherein the microcapsule structures are set on the base film, and each of the microcapsule structures comprises a metallic conductive particle, a normal-temperature curable macromolecular polymer coated on the outside of the metallic conductive particle and a microcapsule wall coated on the outside of the macromolecular polymer, and an adhesive glue is adhered to the external surface of the microcapsule wall.

Abstract: A hand-tearable masking tape, comprising a plastic backing with a low adhesion backsize on the first major side of the backing and a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the second major side of the backing; wherein the second major side of the backing comprises a microstructured hand-tear pattern and wherein the low adhesion backsize comprises the reaction product of a mercapto-functional silicone macromer.

Abstract: An adhesive tape for the flying roll change of flat web material wound on rolls has a carrier having a leading side and a trailing side. An optically detectable means and an exposable self-adhesive compound are arranged on the leading side. A cleavable adhesive system is located on the trailing side. An inductively detectable means is arranged in the adhesive tape in a visually inconspicuous manner.

Abstract: The present invention provides switchable adhesives comprising a mixture, in proportions by weight, of 20% to 98% of an adhesive, 2% to 80% of curable molecules and 0.05% to 10% of photoinitiator in which the weight proportion of the adhesive is calculated on the basis of its dry weight and wherein the adhesive includes an internal cross-linker for cross-linking the adhesive during drying to provide a cohesive strength of between 5 and 100 N/12.7×12.7 mm measured according to FINAT test method No. 18. Preferably, the adhesive and curable molecules are mutually soluble when dry, or the curable molecules and adhesive may be uniformly dispersed in each other. Preferably the amount of adhesive in the mixture is in the range 40% to 98% by weight, more preferably 60% to 95% by weight, even more preferably 70% to 85% by weight. Preferably the proportion of curable molecules in the mixture ranges from 2% to 60% by weight, more preferably 5% to 40% by weight, even more preferably 15% to 30% by weight.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition including a certain emulsion polymer and an epoxysilane wherein the adhesive composition is substantially free from crosslinking agent is provided. A method for providing a substrate bearing a paper label, the adhered label having ice water resistance, and a method for removing the paper label from the substrate are also provided.

Abstract: The invention discloses an adhesion agent composition comprising at least one C3-C200 olefin compound having at least one metathesis active double bond, wherein the olefin is substituted or unsubstituted; and at least one compatibilizing functionality for interacting with a substrate surface. The substrate surface can be any surface, for example, silicate glasses, silicate minerals, metals, metal alloys, ceramics, natural stones, plastics, carbon, silicon, and semiconductors. The invention also discloses articles of manufacture utilizing these adhesion agents as well as methods for adhering a polyolefin to a substrate surface.

Abstract: A modified acrylic block copolymer is obtained by a method comprising subjecting a block copolymer (C) to a reaction with an amine compound, wherein the block copolymer comprises a polymer block (A) comprising a (meth)acrylic acid ester unit (a) and a polymer block (B?) comprising a (meth)acrylic acid ester unit (b?), the (meth)acrylic acid ester unit (a) is structurally different from the (meth)acrylic acid ester unit (b?), thereby partly or entirely converting the (meth)acrylic acid ester unit (b?) into at least one selected from the group consisting of an N-substituted (meth)acrylamide unit (d), a (meth)acrylic acid unit (c), and an N-substituted bis((meth)acryl)amide unit (e).

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a method for enclosing a panel edge comprising forming a panel structure having at least one edge, applying a reformable epoxy resin material onto the at least one edge, and contacting the reformable epoxy resin material within about 10 minutes, or even about 5 minutes of applying the reformable epoxy resin material such that the reformable epoxy resin material is below its glass transition temperature and dry to the touch upon contact.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an adhesive composition using a silicone polymer compound, which does not require exposure, baking and development processes for the production, thereby making the production cost low and making the productivity high, which has good characteristics such as good adhesiveness, good hermetic sealing properties after thermal curing and low moisture absorption that are required for adhesives, which provides a cured film having high reliabilities such as high heat resistance and high light resistance, and which is capable of suppressing warping of a bonded substrate after back grinding that is necessary in the three-dimensional mounting production.

Abstract: A one or more component moisture cure Organosiloxane composition that has strength in an uncured state (commonly referred to in the industry as “green strength”) and its uses. The composition comprises an organopolysiloxane polymer having a viscosity of at least 1000 mPa·s at 25° C. and not less than two silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups and/or silicon bonded hydrolysable groups; a suitable catalyst; a cross-linker adapted to react with organopolysiloxane polymer when catalysed with the catalyst; and optionally one or more rheology modifiers and 0 to 10% by weight of the composition of one or more extenders or plasticisers but in particular the composition contains a precipitated calcium carbonate filler in an amount of from 50 to 70 weight % of the total composition.

Abstract: Abrasive material regeneration method regenerates a cerium oxide abrasive material from a used abrasive material slurry containing the cerium oxide abrasive material and resulting from grinding a grinding subject having silicon as the primary component, characterized by regenerating the abrasive material containing cerium oxide through: a slurry recovery step (A) for recovering an abrasive material slurry discharged from a grinder; an isolation/concentration step (B) for adding a magnesium salt as an inorganic salt to the recovered abrasive material slurry, aggregating the abrasive material under the condition that the pH value of the mother liquor converted to 25 DEG C is at least 6.5 and less than 10.0, and thus isolating and concentrating the abrasive material from the mother liquor; and an abrasive material recovery step (C) for recovering the isolated and concentrated abrasive material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards using a carbon-Michael compound. As an example, a method of using a carbon-Michael compound to reduce heat transfer can include locating the carbon-Michael compound between a heat provider and a heat receptor, where the carbon-Michael compound is a reaction product of a multifunctional acrylate compound with a multifunctional Michael donor, and the heat provider has a temperature from 100 C to 290 C.

Abstract: Fertilizers and fertilizer additive compositions and methods are provided. The compositions and methods comprise utilizing by-products from the manufacture of biodiesel and/or fatty alkyl esters, wherein the by-product comprises glycerin, mong, moisture, C6-C24 saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, C6-C24 saturated and unsaturated fatty acid salts, methyl esters, ethyl esters and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Provided are a thermally conductive ceramic-polymer composite in which thermoplastic polymers form a matrix, and planar fragments of thermally conductive ceramic or thermally conductive ceramic powder is uniformly dispersed on a grain boundary between thermoplastic polymer particles, thereby forming a thermal pathway, wherein the thermoplastic polymer particles are formed in a faceted shape, and the average size of the planar fragments of thermally conductive ceramic or thermally conductive ceramic powder is smaller than 1/10 of that of the thermoplastic polymer particles, and a method of preparing the same. Accordingly, since dispersion and interfacial affinity of a thermally conductive ceramic filler are maximized, excellent electrical insulation and excellent thermal conductivity can be exhibited even with a small content of the thermally conductive ceramic filler.

Abstract: A die attach paste composition comprising (a) an organosilicone resin; (b) a single crystal alumina filler; (c) a hardener; and (d) an inhibitor. By using single crystal alumina filler in a silicone based die attach paste, thermal conductivity and anti-yellowing properties are improved in comparison with other spherical alumina particles at the same filler loading content.

Abstract: A method for preparing a composition with low corrosive effect and low freezing point, in which an ammonium cation source is mixed with a carboxyl anion source in an appropriate molar or weight ratio, either without a medium or by using an appropriate medium for obtaining liquid or water-soluble organic ammonium carboxylate of formula (1): [NR1R2R3R4]+n [R5(COO)n]?n, in which R1, R2, and R3 are selected from hydrogen, substituted and unsubstituted 1-6 carbon alkyl, R4 is a substituted or unsubstituted 1-6 carbon alkyl, R5 is hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted 1-6 carbon hydrocarbon and n is an integral 1-6, and, thereafter, a possible solvent is added while keeping the alkali or alkali-earth metal content of the composition in a range of 0.001-30 wt-%.

Abstract: A persulfate compound activated by a strong base is used for low-temperature breaking of fluids viscosified with one or more water-soluble synthetic polymers, wherein the water-soluble synthetic polymers are selected from the group consisting of polyacrylamides, copolymers of polyacrylamide, derivatives of polyacrylamide or of copolymers of polyacrylamide, and any combination thereof. The breaker system can be used in an oilfield or pipeline application where such a synthetic polymer, a multi-chain polysaccharide, or combination thereof may be present in a fluid. It is particularly useful at low temperatures of less than 100° F.

Abstract: A spacer fluid comprising: (a) water; and (b) an alkyl polyglycoside derivative, wherein the alkyl polyglycoside derivative is selected from the group consisting of sorbitan fatty acids; functionalized sulfonates, functionalized betaines, an inorganic salt of any of the foregoing, and any combination of any of the foregoing. Preferably, the spacer fluid additionally comprises a solid particulate, such as a weighting agent. A method of displacing an oil-based drilling mud from a portion of a well comprising the steps of: (A) forming the spacer fluid; and (B) introducing the spacer fluid into the well.

Abstract: Methods comprising providing a sealant composition comprising an aqueous base fluid and a crosslinkable polymer composition, wherein the crosslinkable polymer composition comprises a crosslinkable organic polymer and a crosslinker; introducing an elastic gellable composition into the sealant composition, wherein the elastic gellable composition is an aqueous emulsion comprising an aqueous continuous phase and a dispersed phase comprising elastomeric polymers; introducing the sealant composition into a subterranean formation; and crosslinking the sealant composition into a gel to form a seal in the subterranean formation, thereby forming an elastic gelled sealant composition, wherein the elastic gellable composition reduces the brittleness of the elastic gelled sealant composition as compared to the sealant composition without the elastic gellable composition.