Abstract: Provided herein include methods and compositions pertaining to coatings, such as paints, for covering a substrate. In some aspects and embodiments the coatings may include a heat reflective metal oxide pigment that, applied to an external surface of a building (or is applied on a substrate used for an external surface of a building such as an architectural metal panel, EIFS, as a stucco top coat or as a top coat for roofing tiles) reduces the energy consumption in the building. In other aspects and embodiments, provided are textured coatings having a texturing material; for example, methods and compositions are provided pertaining to textured coatings that can be applied robotically or in an automated fashion. In various aspects and embodiments, textured coatings are provided that include a texturing material and a heat reflective metal oxide pigment. In some aspects and embodiments heat reflective coatings for concrete or clay tiles and methods of applying such are provided.

Abstract: A method for sealing oxide protective layers on metal substrates using aqueous compositions containing a copolymer or a copolymer mixture of at least one aliphatic and acyclic alkene with at least one ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid in a water-dispersed and/or water-dissolved form with a copolymer or copolymer mixture acid number of at least 20 mg KOH/g, but not more than 200 mg KOH/g, the invention also relates to the use of such copolymers or such a copolymer mixture for sealing protective layers based on oxides and/or hydroxides of the elements Si, Ti and/or Zr on an aluminum substrate where the protective layer has a thickness of at least 2 microns.

Abstract: Disclosed are biocidal self-healing protective materials, including coatings, stains, sealants, and adhesives. The biocidal protective materials may include a first microcapsule that includes a hydrophobic film-forming agent and a hydrophobic biocidal agent. Upon rupture of the first microcapsule, the hydrophobic film-forming agent may form a polymerized film that includes the hydrophobic biocidal agent. The biocidal protective materials may include a second microcapsule that may include a curing agent. Upon rupture of the first and second microcapsules, the curing agent may cause the hydrophobic film-forming agent to form a polymerized film that includes the hydrophobic biocidal agent. Also disclosed are protective materials that include a polymeric material matrix and the first and/or second microcapsules, as well as methods of increasing the biocidal activity of a protective material and methods of increasing a biocidal activity of a porous substrate.

Abstract: An aqueous ink composition including water; an optional co-solvent; an optional colorant; and a composite nanoparticle comprising a core and a shell; wherein the core comprises a styrene/acrylate polymer core resin, optionally comprising a metal; and wherein the shell comprises a metal. An aqueous ink composition including water; an optional co-solvent; an optional colorant; and an ionic polymer-metal composite; wherein the ionic-polymer metal composite nanoparticle acts as a reservoir for the delivery of metal ions for anti-bacterial effect, antifungal effect, antiviral biocide effect, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A novel method of improving the water and leaching resistances and durability of a fire retardant-treated wood product by using a chemical fire retardant composition in which crosslinking polyvinyl acetate (XPAVc or X-PVAc) is applied as a protective coating on wood over the fire retardant layer. An additional crosslinking polyvinyl acetate coating layer or one or more layers of acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, lacquer, polyester, polyurethane, silicone coatings, vinyl ester, or the like may further cover the cured crosslinking polyvinyl acetate primer and then dried or cured.

Abstract: An outdoor marking product comprising a chlorophyll-based agent for highlighting living greenery. The chlorophyll-based agent can be non-detrimental to the health of the living greenery. When viewed by a viewer at a minimum predefined viewing distance, the living greenery treated with the chlorophyll-based agent can be visibly distinguishable from and shinier than neighboring untreated living greenery. When the viewer is nearer than the minimum predefined viewing distance, the difference in shine and color between the treated living greenery and the untreated living greenery can be substantially unnoticeable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a deep base or accent coating composition comprising an acrylic based binder and a Zn++ additive. The composition of the present invention resists water staining better than comparable formulations that do not contain the additive.

Abstract: Waterborne suspensions include surface treated silica particles, a water dispersable binder resin, at least one surfactant, and an aqueous solvent. The surface treated silica particles have a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic silane surface treatment agents, where the ratio of hydrophilic silane surface treatment agent to hydrophobic silane surface treatment agent is greater than 1. The waterborne suspensions can be coated and dried to form nanostructured tie layers, especially tie layers to silicone or (meth)acrylate layers.

Abstract: A coat layer and a substrate layer are combined to prepare a transparent laminate film; the coat layer contains particles having a particle size distribution with a plurality of peaks in a particle size region of not less than 6 ?m, and of particle sizes corresponding to the plurality of peaks, the smallest particle size is larger than an average thickness of a flat portion of the coat layer. The transparent laminate film provides a comfortable writing experience and an excellent anti-glareness. The particles in the coat layer may contain small particles having a particle size of not less than 6 ?m and less than 12.5 ?m and large particles having a particle size of more than 12.5 ?m and not more than 20 ?m, and the average particle size of the small particles may be larger than the average thickness of the flat portion of the coat layer. The coat layer may further comprise a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate, and a urethane (meth)acrylate and/or a thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.

Abstract: A particle dispersion (1) is disclosed that comprises a binder component (2) and a solvent component (3). The binder component (2) is dissolvable within the solvent component (3). The particle dispersion (1) also comprises a carbon based nano particle (4), wherein the carbon based nano particle (4) is uniformly dispersed within the binder (2).

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide: an ink composition for three-dimensional modeling by an inkjet method, which has low viscosity and high ejectability, and which is capable of producing a three-dimensional model having higher tensile strength and higher impact resistance; an ink set which includes this ink composition; and a method for producing a three-dimensional model, which uses this ink composition. This ink composition for three-dimensional modeling contains a photopolymerizable monomer, a polymer and a photopolymerization initiator. The polymer has a weight average molecular weight of from 5,000 to 80,000 (inclusive); the photopolymerizable monomer contains a monomer that is capable of forming a ring structure in the main chain by polymerization; and the difference between the solubility parameter of the photopolymerizable monomer and the solubility parameter of the polymer is from 0.30 (cal/cm3)1/2 to 2.0 (cal/cm3)1/2 (inclusive).

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition includes a base metal pigment surface-treated with a fluorinated compound, a wax and water. Particles of the base metal pigment are flake-shaped. In the aqueous coating composition, a relationship of 0.65?D/Z is satisfied where D is an average particle diameter of the wax and Z is an average thickness of the base metal pigment.

Abstract: Provided is a method for conveniently producing a water dispersion of oxidized carbon black particles that exhibits excellent dispersibility and storage stability, in the case of producing a water dispersion of oxidized carbon black particles by liquid-phase oxidation of carbon black particles using a persulfate. In the method for producing a water dispersion of oxidized carbon black particles by bringing at least one persulfate and carbon black particles into contact to perform liquid-phase oxidation, in the presence of an inorganic alkali in an amount equal to or greater than an amount theoretically necessary for neutralizing an acidic product produced by the liquid-phase oxidation, the persulfate and the carbon black particles are brought into contact in water and subjected to liquid-phase oxidation treatment while being heated.

Abstract: An ink jet ink composition is provided that can form an image having excellent weather resistance, abrasion resistance, and coloring property. The non-aqueous ink jet ink composition includes at least one solvent represented by R1O—(R2O)m—R3 and having a flash point of 140° C. or lower and C.I. Pigment Orange-43 (PO-43) as a pigment, wherein R1 and R3 each independently represent hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R2 represents an alkylene group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms, and m represents an integer of 2 to 6.

Abstract: A water-based inkjet ink composition for printing on nonabsorbent base material contains alkali-soluble resin-coated pigment, basic compound, water-soluble organic solvent, surface-active agent A, and surface-active agent B. Surface-active agent A is an acetylene diol compound represented by the following formula: Surface-active agent B is a compound with an HLB value of 4 to 9 obtained by adding an ethylene oxide to an acetylene diol compound. The content of surface-active agent A in the water-based inkjet ink composition is 0.1 to 1 percent by mass, and the content of surface-active agent B in the water-based inkjet ink composition is 0.4 to 2.5 percent by mass. The static surface tension of the ink composition is 27 to 32 mN/m.

Abstract: Ti ink compositions for printing, such as ink jet printing, are disclosed. The ink compositions comprise a liquid dispersion of Ti hydride powder having a mean particle size of less than 10.0 microns; a liquid carrier; and at least one surfactant. Methods of making and using the disclosed inks are also disclosed. For example, a finished Ti product can be produced by printing the disclosed ink composition, such as by ink jet printing, to form a green article, heating the green article to dehydrogenate it and form a Ti containing part. The method may further comprise sintering the Ti containing part to produce a sintered Ti product. In an embodiment, the method comprises printing one or more support materials for the ink composition, that comprises solid particles of a metal oxide, a metal carbide, a metal nitride, a polymer, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: An ink-set for ink jet printing. The ink-set includes a cyan ink composition comprising from about 1.0:1.0 to about 1.0:5.0 by weight cyan pigment to cyan dye in the cyan ink composition; a magenta ink composition comprising from about 1.0:1.5 to about 1.0:7.0 by weight magenta pigment to magenta dye; a yellow ink composition comprising 0:1.0 yellow by weight yellow pigment to yellow dye; and a black ink composition comprising from about 1.0:1.0 to about 1.0:1.5 black pigment to black dye.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition that can provide a coating film excellent in adhesion to a substrate and also excellent in non-adhesiveness, hardness at high temperature, and abrasion resistance. The present invention relates to a coating composition including: non-melt-fabricable polytetrafluoroethylene; a fluorine-containing polymer other than the non-melt-fabricable polytetrafluoroethylene; and a heat-resistant resin other than the non-melt-fabricable polytetrafluoroethylene or the fluorine-containing polymer, the non-melt-fabricable polytetrafluoroethylene being contained in an amount of 10 to 60% by mass relative to the amount of the fluorine-containing polymer.

Abstract: A photocurable white ink composition for inkjet printing contains: a photopolymerizable compound that contains: virtually no vinyl formamide; 0.1 to 20 percent by mass of a monofunctional monomer containing an ether group relative to the total mass of the photopolymerizable component; 35 to 70 percent by mass of a monofunctional monomer containing a cyclic structure relative to the total mass of the photopolymerizable component; 5 to 40 percent by mass of a multifunctional monomer relative to the total mass of the photopolymerizable component; an acyl phosphine oxide photopolymerization initiator by 3 to 20 percent by mass relative to the total mass of the photopolymerizable component; and titanium dioxide; wherein, the viscosity of said photocurable white ink composition for inkjet printing is 100 mPa·s or less at 25° C.

Abstract: Compositions include a water-soluble copolymer, a hydrophilic silane compound, and in some embodiments surfactant dispersed in a liquid phase. Methods of using the compositions to coat and optionally clean a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: Cutin-based devices, coatings and methods of producing such devices and coatings are presented herein. Cutin-like materials (CLMs) are presented which mimic and adapt coatings found in nature for the next generation of functional coatings. Cutin has several advantages including excellent UV resistance, natural resistance to bacteria and viruses, noncorrosive, and stability under abrupt changes in temperature and environment. CLMs can be engineered at the nanoscale and readily impregnated with metals and metal oxides materials.

Abstract: A coating agent includes, as principal components: an aqueous polyurethane resin (A) including a polyurethane resin having an acid group and a polyamine compound, a water-soluble polymer (B), an inorganic layered mineral (C), and a compound (D) having an epoxy group.

Abstract: Anti-corrosion metal pretreatment compositions comprising a Group IVB metal, a Group IB metal and polyamidoamine polymers; replenisher compositions for the metal pretreatment compositions; methods of making the metal pretreatment compositions; methods of forming an anti-corrosion Group IVB oxide coating on at least one metal substrate surface by contacting the surface with the metal pretreatment composition; and coated metal substrates having anti-corrosion coatings deposited on the metal substrates from chrome VI free, anti-corrosion metal pretreatment compositions having enhanced corrosion resistance of the Group IVB metal oxide coatings and adhesion of the anti-corrosion and primer coating layers to metal substrates.

Abstract: An encapsulant composition comprises a silica containing inorganic-organic nano-hybrid matrix, particles of refractory ceramics suspended in the inorganic-organic nano-hybrid matrix, and, optionally, glass or ceramic fibres. The encapsulant may also contain ceramic coated metallic particles, and in some embodiments, a solvent or binder. The formulations can include a solvent, which may be removed during a curing process, or may be solvent-less.

Abstract: Provided is an adhesive composition which exhibits excellent water resistance and warm-water resistance without impairing instantaneous adhesiveness. The 2-cyanoacrylate adhesive composition contains a 2-cyanoacrylic acid ester, and a specific phthalic anhydride derivative, in which the content of the phthalic anhydride derivative is from 0.01 to 5% by mass, relative to the total amount of the adhesive composition. Preferably, the adhesive composition further contains an elastomer.

Abstract: A light emitting device is manufactured by bonding an LED element on a wiring board using an anisotropic conductive adhesive. In the manufacture, the anisotropic conductive adhesive is disposed on the wiring board, and the LED element is disposed thereon. A polymerizable epoxy-modified silicone resin and a metal chelate compound are contained in the anisotropic conductive adhesive in advance. A pressing unit is pressed against the LED element for a certain pressing time, while the temperature of the wiring board is kept at 160° C. or higher and 210° C. or lower, and the temperature of the pressing unit is set lower than that of the wiring board. Since the reaction between the epoxy-modified silicone resin and the metal chelate compound occurs at a low temperature, the LED element is temporarily connected to the wiring board without collapse of a fluorescent layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a film comprising linear low-density polyethylene having a hexane extractables content as measured according to ASTM D-5227:95 of less than 2.5 wt % and a film RMS roughness measured by AFM according to point 4.2.2 ISO 4287:1997 of lower than 40 nm and/or an average roughness measured according to point 4.2.1 of ISO 4287:1997, of lower than 30 nm and a melt index (MI) measured according to ASTM D1238 at a temperature of 190° C. and a load of 2.16 kg of higher than 1.0 g/10 min.

Abstract: A method of preparing a crosslinked pressure-sensitive adhesive is provided, including exposing at least one radiation crosslinkable pressure-sensitive adhesive composition to radiation from at least one light-emitting diode to crosslink the radiation crosslinkable pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. The crosslinked pressure-sensitive adhesive is optionally a hot melt processable pressure-sensitive adhesive. A radiation crosslinked pressure-sensitive adhesive is provided, prepared by the method. Also, an adhesive article is provided including a flexible backing layer and the radiation crosslinked pressure-sensitive adhesive prepared by the method. The crosslinked pressure-sensitive adhesive tends to exhibit high shear without sacrificing peel force or tack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peelproof security films made from a poly(meth)acrylate, more particularly from a polymethyl methacrylate, which comprises at most 10 wt % of or no impact modifiers. These films are highly transparent, have good printability qualities, and can be applied without intended break points. The peelproof security films can therefore find use in particular in documents, such as passports, for example, in security labels, such as road tax badges, for example, or for product theft prevention, or as price tags. These security labels are further distinguished by good weathering stability and in particular by especially good UV stability. The present invention relates more particularly to the use of these security labels, which have a thickness of not more than 2 mm, comprise at least 80 wt % of polymethyl methacrylate and contain no impact modification particles.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to adhesive compositions comprising a semi-crystalline olefin polymer or copolymer and a functional wax, functional olefin polymer, or mixture thereof. These compositions are useful as, for example, adhesives in disposable articles such as diapers, adult incontinence articles, underpads, personal care garments, and the like.

Abstract: The invention features a hot melt adhesive composition based on olefin polymers that can be used for elastic attachment in the manufacture of a disposable article. The hot melt adhesive includes from about 3 to about 10% by weight of a first propylene-based copolymer having a melt index measured by ASTM D1238 (190° C., 2.16 kg) of no greater than about 5, a second propylene-based polymer with a viscosity at 190° C. of no greater than about 5000 cps, a first tackifying agent having a softening point of at least about 90° C. and from about 5% by weight to about 20% by weight of a plasticizer.

Abstract: A hotmelt adhesive composition includes at least one polyolefin polymer (P) which is solid at 25° C. and is preferably a thermoplastic poly-?-olefin and more preferably an atactic poly-?-olefin (APAO), at least one polyolefin resin (PH) which is liquid at 25° C. and is preferably based on polyisobutylene, and optionally at least one polyolefin wax (PW) which is preferably a maleic anhydride-grafted polyolefin wax and more preferably a maleic anhydride-grafted polypropylene or polyethylene wax. The hotmelt adhesive composition is notable not only for high intrinsic tack and effective adhesion to low-energy surfaces but also for advantageously high UV integrity.

Abstract: The present invention is related to adhesive composition, having a polymer blend comprising a first propylene-based polymer, wherein the first propylene-based polymer is a homopolymer of propylene or a copolymer of propylene and ethylene or a C4 to C10 alpha-olefin, and a second propylene-based polymer, wherein the second propylene-based polymer is a homopolymer of propylene or a copolymer of propylene and ethylene or a C4 to C10 alpha-olefin; wherein the second propylene-based polymer is different than the first propylene-based polymer; wherein the polymer blend has a melt viscosity, measured at 190° C. and determined according to ASTM D-3236, of about 1,000 cP to about 5,000 cP; a propylene polymer; and wherein the adhesive composition is substantially free of a functionalized polyolefin, wherein the functionalized polyolefin is selected from at least one of a maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene and a maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene wax.

Abstract: A multi-ply absorbent sheet includes a first absorbent ply of cellulosic sheet; a second absorbent ply of cellulosic sheet; and a ply bonding adhesive interposed between the first absorbent ply and the second absorbent ply, the ply-bonding adhesive thereby adhering said absorbent plies together. The ply-bonding adhesive comprises polyvinyl alcohol and nanofibrillated cellulose. In a particularly preferred embodiment the adhesive is applied as a dilute aqueous composition to tissue plies and the nanofibrillated cellulose has a Characteristic Breaking Length of 6.5 km or above.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive containing an adhesive polymer having, as a monomer unit, a monomer having (A) a (meth) acrylic acid ester represented by Formula (1) shown below, (B) a (meth) acrylic acid, and (C) a monomer having a nitrogen atom and a vinyl group, and a hydrophobic silica microparticle, where component (A) contains 50 parts or more by weight of the (meth) acrylic acid ester, where R2 in Formula (1) shown below is an alkyl group having 4 to 6 carbon atoms, for every 100 parts by weight of component (A). (In Formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R2 represents alkyl group.

Abstract: An acrylic adhesive derived from the reaction product of (i) an acrylic acid ester of monohydric alcohol having an alkyl group of 5 to 10 carbon atoms; and (ii) a nonpolar acrylic monomer having a solubility of less than 9.2 as measured with the Fedors method using a homopolymer of the nonpolar acrylic monomer. The acrylic adhesive possesses performance characteristics that enable the adhesive to function in certain embodiments as a pressure-sensitive adhesive for applications involving articles that are sensitive to delamination or tearing upon removal of the adhesive from the article.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous polymer dispersion comprising: a) an aqueous polymer dispersion comprising grafted rubber polymeric particles from rubber polymer being selected from natural or synthetic rubber, b) an aqueous polymer dispersion with polymeric particles of a second polymer comprising monomeric units derived front a monomeric composition b) comprising: b1) a (meth)acrylate of a linear or branched alcohol in C4 to C10 or a mixture of such (meth)acrylates, said (meth)acrylate having Tgb1 lower than ?30° C., b2) optionally, at least one comonomer having Tgb2 higher than ?30° C., with said grafted rubber polymeric particles being grafted in an aqueous dispersion by a part of said monomeric composition b) as defined above. The invention covers a process of preparation of said dispersion, an adhesive composition comprising said dispersion, the use of said dispersion in pressure sensitive adhesives, and the resulting adhesive.

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 invention relates to hotmelt adhesives based on polyesters, having low VOC and fogging values. In particular, the invention relates to reactive hotmelt adhesives including polyesters containing at least 50 mole percent, based on the polycarboxylic acid components, of terephthalic acid or a derivative thereof and containing at least 40 mole percent, based on the polyol components, of diols of the formula HO—(CH2)x—OH with x?6.

Abstract: A surfactant suitable for use as an additive in the heat transfer liquid of a heating and/or cooling system, wherein the surfactant comprises a coconut-derived surfactant, the preferred coconut-derived surfactant being a non-ionic, coco-glucoside. The surfactant can be used as an additive in a heat transfer fluid of a wet central heating system or a chiller circuit at a concentration of between 800 ppm and 1500 ppm, but preferably 1200 ppm, as this has surprisingly been found to yield an optimum reduction in the surface tension of the heat transfer fluid, whilst not significantly or appreciably increasing the specific heat capacity of the heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a phase change material, a hydrophobic sorption material, and a viscosity modifier. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material comprising a phase change material and a hydrophobic sorption material.

Abstract: A sugar alcohol microcapsule obtained by mixing particles that include molten sugar alcohol and are dispersed in an oil phase with a material that reacts with the particles, and encapsulating the sugar alcohol.

Abstract: A polymer composition that contains a polyamide is provided. The composition exhibits a Charpy unnotched impact strength of about 5 kJ/m2 or more as measured at a temperature of 23° C. according to ISO Test No. 179-1:2010 and an in-plane thermal conductivity of about 15 W/m-K or more as determined in accordance with ASTM E 1461-13.

Abstract: Beneficiating particulate additives by removing contaminants or minerals that impact the quality and specific gravity of the particulate additives may be achieved via dry solids separation technologies. For example, an air classifier, an electrostatic separator, and a combination thereof may be used to produce a beneficiated particulate additive comprising less than 40% of drill solids by weight of the beneficiated particulate additive.

Abstract: Methods and compositions (e.g., comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion) for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, an emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives, such as a co-surfactant or a linker. In some embodiments, a concentrate is provided which may be used to form an emulsion or microemulsion.

Abstract: A combination of three polymers including a crosslinked acrylamide-TBAS copolymers in inverse emulsion form, N-vinyl pyrrolidone-acrylamide-TBAS terpolymer, and crosslinked N-vinyl pyrrolidone-acrylamide-TBAS acts as high temperature, high pressure fluid loss control additives for water-based drilling fluids systems. The combination is particularly useful for high salt, high density drilling fluids, and high temperature applications.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel surfactant compositions and methods having application in a variety of fields including enhanced oil recovery, the cleaning industry as well as groundwater remediation. The surfactant compositions are based on lignin bio-oil with a phenol hydroxyl group as the main functional group. The compositions include carboxylic surfactant s and mixed hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfactant structures, which can be used for the recovery of crude oil compositions from challenging reservoirs.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to downhole fluid additives including a clay, a hydroxylated polymer, a cation, and water. The disclosure further relates to downhole fluids, including drilling fluids, spaces, cements, and proppant delivery fluids containing such as downhole fluid additive and methods of using such fluids. The downhole fluid additive may have any of a variety of functions in the downhole fluid and may confer any of a variety of properties upon it, such as salt tolerance or desired viscosities even at high downhole temperatures.

Abstract: Fluid additives suitable for use in a wellbore (e.g., a liquid comprising an aqueous miscible fluid, a liquid surfactant, or both) may be converted into a liquid-infiltrated porous silica that is a flowable bulk solid. The flowable bulk solid may then be handled and stored as a traditional solid wellbore additive. For example, the flowable bulk solid may be added to an aqueous fluid to produce a wellbore fluid that is then introduced into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation.