Abstract: A kit and method for preparing asphalt for small-scale paving applications. The kit includes a brick of asphalt, an oven bag, and a microwavable container. The method includes placing the brick of asphalt into the oven bag, sealing the oven bag in an airtight manner to prevent the escape of toxic fumes, placing the oven bag into the container, sealing the container, placing the container into a microwave oven, and heating the brick of asphalt in the microwave oven to a temperature sufficient for paving applications.

Abstract: A leuco composition comprises at least one reactive leuco compound, which reactive leuco compound comprises a leuco moiety and at least one reactive moiety covalently bound to the leuco moiety. A laundry care composition comprises a laundry care ingredient and a leuco composition. A method of treating a textile comprises the steps of (i) treating a textile with an aqueous solution containing a leuco composition, (ii) optionally, rinsing the textile, and (iii) drying the textile.

Abstract: Fluorescent probes and their salts have high fluorescence quantum yield and high resistance to photobleaching suitable for visualizing various pH environments within cells such as weakly basic, neutral, and weakly acidic environments.

Abstract: A coloring compound with a structure represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 to R3 independently denote a hydrogen atom, an unsubstituted amino group, or an amino group with a substituent, R4 to R6 independently denote a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an unsubstituted aryl group, or an aryl group with a substituent, A1 to A3 independently denote a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryl group, a carbamoyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, a carboxylic acid amide group, an alkoxysulfonyl group, a sulfonic acid amide group, a trifluoromethyl group, a cyano group, a hydroxy group, a nitro group, an amino group, or a halogen atom, and the aryl group, the carboxylic acid amide group, the sulfonic acid amide group, and the amino group in A1 to A3 may have a substituent, and n denotes an integer in the range of 1 to 5.

Abstract: A leuco polymer includes a leuco monomer and an alkene. The leuco polymer has a molecular weight of at least 500 and is obtainable by polymerization of the leuco monomer and one or more alkene co-monomers. The leuco monomer consists of an alkene covalently bound to a leuco moiety and the leuco monomer has a molar extinction coefficient at a wavelength in the range 400 to 750nm of less than 1000 M?1cm?1. The alkene monomer(s) have a molar extinction coefficient at a wavelength in the range 400 to 750nm that is less than 100 M?1cm?1. Methods of making the leuco polymer, laundry care compositions comprising the leuco polymer and methods of treating textiles with such laundry care compositions.

Abstract: A leuco polymer comprising a polyethylenimine and at least one leuco moiety covalently bound to the polyethylenimine, wherein the polyethylenimine comprises three or more amine nitrogen atoms and 1 mol. % or more of amine hydrogen atoms in the polyethylenimine are replaced with a moiety selected from the group consisting of 2-hydroxypropyl, 1-hydroxypropane-2-yl, and polyalkoxy groups. Methods of making the leuco polymer, laundry care compositions comprising the leuco polymer and methods of treating textiles with such laundry care compositions.

Abstract: A leuco polymer of the formula: Each of the G radicals is independently selected from the group consisting of: A is an arylene or heteroarylene, A1 is an aryl or heteroaryl, and B is a bridge member. R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and R4. R4 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkoxy, amino, substituted alkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted aryl, substituted alkoxy and substituted amino. Xi? is a charge balancing mono- or multi-valent counterion and i is an integer from 1 to 10. Methods of making the leuco polymer, laundry care compositions comprising the leuco polymer and methods of treating textiles with such laundry care compositions.

Abstract: A leuco polymer comprising a polyethylenimine and at least one leuco moiety covalently bound to the polyethylenimine, wherein the polyethylenimine comprises three or more amine nitrogen atoms and 1 mol. % or more of amine hydrogen atoms in the polyethylenimine are replaced with a moiety selected from the group consisting of 2-hydroxypropyl, 1-hydroxypropane-2-yl, and polyalkoxy groups. Methods of making the leuco polymer, laundry care compositions comprising the leuco polymer and methods of treating textiles with such laundry care compositions.

Abstract: A leuco polymer comprising an alkoxylated polyethyleneimine covalently bound to a leuco moiety, wherein at least a first portion of nitrogen atoms of the alkoxylated polyethyleneimine have covalently bound thereto a leuco moiety; at least a second portion of nitrogen atoms of the alkoxylated polyethyleneimine have covalently bound thereto a moiety selected from the group consisting of oxyalkylene moieties, polyoxyalkylene moieties, and mixtures thereof; and at least a third portion of nitrogen atoms of the alkoxylated polyethyleneimine have covalently bound thereto a moiety selected from the group consisting of an alkylene chain, an alkylene chain having covalently bound thereto a phenyl or naphthyl group, and mixtures thereof. Methods of making the leuco polymer, laundry care compositions comprising the leuco polymer and methods of treating textiles with such laundry care compositions.

Abstract: A method of producing the composite reinforcing material includes a step of kneading at least a graphite-based carbon material and a reinforcing material into a base material. The graphite-based carbon material is characterized by having a rhombohedral graphite layer (3R) and a hexagonal graphite layer (2H), wherein a Rate (3R) of the rhombohedral graphite layer (3R) and the hexagonal graphite layer (2H), based on an X-ray diffraction method, which is defined by following Equation 1 is 31% or more: Rate(3R)=P3/(P3+P4)×100 ??(Equation 1) wherein P3 is a peak intensity of a (101) plane of the rhombohedral graphite layer (3R) based on the X-ray diffraction method, and P4 is a peak intensity of a (101) plane of the hexagonal graphite layer (2H) based on the X-ray diffraction method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particles based on inorganic, organic compounds, sulfur and/or diamond, coated with a nonampholytic, quaternizable polymer which is water-soluble at 20° C., and also to their use. The invention likewise pertains to a method for depositing these disperse particles in a metallic phase on the surface of a substrate.

Abstract: Compositions including a filler, an emissivity agent, a crosslinking facilitator, and a metal silicate binder are disclosed. The compositions can be curable at ambient conditions. Methods of coating overhead conductor and power transmission line accessories with such coating compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: An organic-inorganic hybrid forming composition, which is capable of forming an organic-inorganic hybrid with less yellow coloring than conventional ones, while maintaining the surface hardness. The organic-inorganic hybrid forming composition includes: a) a condensate of an organosilicon compound represented by the formula (I): RnSiX4-n (I) (where R represents an organic group having a carbon atom directly bonded to Si in the formula; X each independently represents a hydroxyl group or a hydrolyzable group; and n represents 1 or 2, and when n is 2, each R is the same or different), which is obtained by condensing the organosilicon compound represented by the formula (I) in the presence of a zirconium complex; b) an electromagnetic ray-curable compound; and c) a photopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for a consumable good having an inner coating layer comprising an antioxidant other than resveratrol, and a process for preparing the container.

Abstract: There is provided a polymeric film adapted to be applied to a surface intended to be submerged, such as a boat hull surface, wherein abamectin is embedded in the film and the concentration of abamectin in the film is 0.01-1% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a crosslinkable polymer compound comprising a fluorinated Unit A, an optional hydrophilic Unit B, an optional acidic or neutralized acid Unit C, a crosslinkable pendant olefin group-containing Unit D, and an optional hydrophobic alkyl Unit E. Such polymeric compounds are useful as coatings additives such that, when the coating is applied to a substrate, the additive compound is allowed to first migrate to the surface and subsequently crosslink to form a durable oil-, dirt-, and water-repellent surface.

Abstract: Articles including repellent surfaces and methods of making and using these articles are disclosed. The repellant surface can comprise a polymer having a roughened surface and a fluorinated silane and a lubricating liquid deposited on the roughened surface. The repellent surface, and by extension the articles described herein, can exhibit superomniphobic properties. The methods for producing the repellant surface can comprise dissolving a polymer in a solvent to produce a polymer solution and optionally adding a non-solvent to the polymer solution to produce a casting mixture. The polymer solution or casting mixture can be deposited on a surface of a substrate and the solvent and/or the non-solvent evaporated to provide a coated-substrate having a roughened surface. A functional layer comprising a fluorinated silane followed by a lubricating liquid can be deposited on the roughened surface to form the repellant surface.

Abstract: A thermochromic device includes a film and a number of vanadium dioxide nanowires disposed within the film. The film is manufactured by hot extruding a material that includes a polymer and a plurality of vanadium dioxide nanowires on a drum to form a rough film.

Abstract: Provided are a light-blocking member, a black resin composition, and a black resin molded article having excellent durability and solvent resistance, and the like. In a light-blocking member (1) comprising a substrate (11) and a light-blocking membrane (21) provided on at least one surface of this substrate (11), the light-blocking membrane (21) containing an ultraviolet curable resin as a binder resin and containing a black pigment as a filler dispersed in this binder resin is employed. The light-blocking membrane (21) preferably further contains photo- and/or thermal polymerization initiators. In addition, the content of the filler in the light-blocking membrane (21) is preferably 10% by mass or more and 60% by mass or less in terms of solids based on all resin components contained in the light-blocking membrane (21).

Abstract: A material composition for manufacturing a translucent conductive film includes a fluid. The material composition further includes nanostructures disposed within the fluid. The material composition further includes a component that modifies a structure of a joint formed between at least two nanostructures of the plurality of nanostructures after the component is activated. The component may be activated by applying heath or optical radiation to the component.

Abstract: A novel dispersant contains a specific acetylene glycol and/or a specific acetylene glycol ethoxylate in combination with a specific arylphenol compound. Even when added in a small amount, the dispersant rapidly disperses disperse dyes and pigments and moreover exhibits excellent wettability and antifoaming properties. Dispersions and ink compositions containing the dispersant are also disclosed.

Abstract: According to one aspect, an ink composition includes a colorant, one or more polymers such as a polyurethane siloxane, a surfactant, water, and a solvent. The ink composition has a total solids content of less than about 20% by weight. Further the ink has an initial surface tension of less than about 50 dynes per centimeter on application and the surface tension on drying should not increase by more than 20 percent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polymers, which can be incorporated in pigment dispersions and inkjet ink compositions, comprising first monomers selected from ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomers, and second monomers selected from maleic anhydride, maleic acid, and salts, esters, imides, and amides thereof. The polymers can have a portion of the second monomers functionalized with at least one organic group having a calcium index value greater than or equal to a calcium index value of phenylphosphonic acid. Additionally and/or alternatively, the at least one polymer can be crosslinked via the second monomers. Dispersions and inkjet ink compositions comprising such polymers can also further comprise at least one pigment and a liquid vehicle. Also disclosed are methods of making such polymers.

Abstract: An example of a non-Newtonian inkjet ink includes first and second metal oxide nanoparticles, a colorant, an organic solvent, and a balance of water. The first metal oxide nanoparticle has a particle size of 10 nm or less, and is present in an amount ranging from about 5% to about 15% by weight based on a total weight of the ink. The second metal oxide nanoparticle has at least one dimension greater than 10 nm, and is present in an amount ranging from 0.25% to 10% by weight based on the total weight of the ink. The colorant is present in an amount ranging from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the ink. The organic solvent is present in an amount ranging from about 5% to about 50% by weight based on the total weight of the ink.

Abstract: An aqueous inkjet ink includes at least water, a coloring material, a water-soluble organic solvent component, a surfactant, resin particles, and a water-soluble carbodiimide compound that acts as a crosslinking component. The surfactant is a silicone-based surfactant. The resin microparticles include a functional group reactive with a carbodiimide group at least at a surface thereof. A mass ratio of the resin microparticles with respect to the water-soluble carbodiimide compound is about 10 or greater.

Abstract: A printed matter is provided. The printed matter comprises a print medium and a print layer on the print medium. The print medium comprises a porous layer having an average pore diameter of from 100 to 400 nm and an average thickness of from 1 to 50 ?m. The print layer comprises silver and an aliphatic compound having amino group and hydroxyl group, and has an average thickness of from 50 to 300 nm.

Abstract: An ink composition including a metal nanoparticle; a viscous heat decomposable liquid, wherein the viscous heat decomposable liquid imparts a desired viscosity to the ink composition and which evaporates at a sintering temperature of the metal nanoparticle; an optional solvent; wherein the ink composition has a metal content of less than about 25 percent by weight, based upon the total weight of the ink composition; and wherein the ink composition has a viscosity of from about 50 to about 200 centipoise at a temperature of about 20 to about 30° C. A process for preparing the ink composition and for printing the ink composition. A flexographic printing process or gravure printing process including the ink composition.

Abstract: Provided are topcoat compositions that include: a matrix polymer; a surface active polymer; an ionic thermal acid generator comprising an anion and a cation, wherein the anion, the cation, or the anion and the cation are fluorinated; and a solvent. Also provided are coated substrates and pattern-forming methods which make use of the topcoat compositions. The invention has particular applicability in photolithographic processes as a photoresist topcoat layer in the manufacture of semiconductor devices.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous dispersion capable of providing a coating film excellent in solvent resistance, stain resistance, and adhesion to a base material. The invention relates to an aqueous dispersion including a particulate polymer composite; a polyisocyanate compound; and water. The particulate polymer composite includes a fluoropolymer (A) and an acrylic polymer (B). Either or both of the fluoropolymer (A) and the acrylic polymer (B) contain a hydroxyl group and a hydrolyzable silyl group.

Abstract: Topcoat compositions comprise: a matrix polymer; a surface active polymer comprising a polymerized unit formed from a monomer of the following general formula (I): wherein: R1 represents H, F, methyl or fluorinated methyl; R2 represents optionally substituted C1 to C8 alkylene or optionally substituted C1 to C8 fluoroalkylene, optionally comprising one or more heteroatom; R3 represents H, F, optionally substituted C1 to C10 alkyl or optionally substituted C5 to C15 aryl, optionally comprising one or more heteroatom; R4 represents optionally substituted C1 to C8 alkyl, optionally substituted C1 to C8 fluoroalkyl or optionally substituted C5 to C15 aryl, optionally comprising one or more heteroatom; X represents O, S or NR5, wherein R5 is chosen from hydrogen and optionally substituted C1 to C5 alkyl; and a is 0 or 1; and a solvent. Also provided are coated substrates and pattern-forming methods which make use of the topcoat compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous polyurethane-polyacrylate dispersion, obtainable by radical polymerization of a component A), comprising an ethylenically unsaturated compound, at least in the presence of a component B), comprising water and a polyurethane resin, obtainable by reaction of the following synthesis components I), comprising at least one aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic and/or aromatic compound having at least two or more isocyanate groups, II), comprising at least one polycarbonate polyol having an average molecular weight of 500 to 3000 g/mol, III), comprising at least one anionically hydrophilizing compound which has at least one OH- or NH-functional group and comprising a carboxyl and/or carboxylate group, IV), comprising at least one polyol and/or polyamine having an average molecular weight of between ?62 and ?500 g/mol, and optionally V), comprising at least one or more monoalcohols and/or monoamines, the radical polymerization being initiated using a hydrophilic initiator

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, methods, and systems for reducing the abrasive effect of proppants on pumping and transfer equipment. Slurries containing proppants coated with the composition of the present invention comprising a resin-containing dispersion comprising a resin-containing dispersion and at least one of a glycol and a cosolvent have a Miller number or SAR number as determined by ASTM G 75 of less than about 75 of less than about 50.

Abstract: A method for preparing silicone-treated films of PET in which the silicone treatment step occurs simultaneously with the extrusion of the film (“in-line”).

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersion and also to a method for coating objects, in particular heat exchanger structures, in which this dispersion is applied on a carrier structure and is crosslinked and/or made into a film with formation of a layer. Likewise, the invention relates to heat exchanger structures coated in this way. The dispersions according to the invention can likewise be used for coatings in the construction of chemical plants and also in medical technology.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyester polymer prepared from a reaction mixture comprising a polyacid component and a polyol component that comprises lignin. Residues of lignin are incorporated into the backbone of the polyester polymer. Coatings comprising the same and substrates coated at least in part with such coatings are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a packaging and liquid stabilizing material suitable for dispensing and drying into a desired shape. In some embodiments, the desired shape may be selected so as to simplify cleanup of the packaging and liquid stabilizing material after having absorbed a liquid spilled from containers during transportation in a larger container. A first portion of the packaging and liquid stabilizing material comprises latex-based waste which is formulated into a recycled latex emulsion. The latex-based waste generally comprises recycled liquid latex paint, as well as recycled semi-liquid latex paint and coatings. A second portion comprises a particulate material which includes a mixture of at least cellulose and lignin, such as sawdust. A third portion comprises additional components including any of various plasticizers, coloring agents, hardeners, drying agents, or solidifiers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a slurry composition and method for polishing organic polymer-based ophthalmic substrates. The slurry composition according to the invention includes an aqueous dispersion of abrasive particles and one of a polyvinyl alcohol compound, and a tertiary amide functionalized compound. The abrasive particles can be alumina, zirconia, silica, titania, ceria, spinel or combinations of the foregoing.

Abstract: A hydrogel that adheres to the surface of materials is provided by using as constituent elements a water-soluble main chain monomer, crosslinking agent, polymerization initiator, and adhesive monomer having at least a catechol group in a side chain.

Abstract: One or more cuts is provided in a label liner sheet near the area of a cutout within the label, such as the center hole in a CD label, in order to facilitate reliable separation of the cutout from the label and retention of the cutout on the liner sheet as the label is peeled from the liner. The majority of the cut runs generally parallel to the cutout boundary underneath the cutout, and the ends of the cut cross the boundary at two separate boundary crossing points on either side of the portion of the cut running parallel to the boundary. The cut first causes a flap to be created in the liner sheet and partially lifted as the label is beginning to be peeled away. Thereafter, as the peel line passes the flap area, the cutout experiences the full retentive strength of the label's pressure sensitive adhesive primarily at the two boundary crossings, and the cutout is pulled from the label and retained on the liner sheet as the adhesive force overcomes the cohesive force.

Abstract: Peelable polymeric film, in particular, peelable polymeric film which comprises a polymeric substrate layer and a coating layer of adhesive, and which is of particular use in the manufacture of electronic devices is described. The adhesive layer is derived from an aqueous composition which comprises an aliphatic polyurethane and is switchable.

Abstract: A self-adhesive vapor-permeable membrane for use on a building, comprising a support that is permeable to air and water vapor, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that is permeable to air and water vapor, and is secured to the underside of the support, wherein the membrane is noteworthy in that it comprises gas bubbles trapped between the support and the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A viscoelastic adhesive composition is provided, wherein at a dispensing temperature of between 35° C. and 120° C., the viscoelastic adhesive composition can be discretely dispensed and has a tan delta of at least 1 as determined by dynamic mechanical analysis at a frequency of 1 Hz and a complex viscosity of less than 5×103 Pascal-sec at a complex viscosity of less than 5×103Pascal-sec at a frequency of about 10 radians s?1. Such adhesives have been found useful in forming optical assemblies for producing display panels used in a variety of electronic devices.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition includes: a phenol/aldehyde resin and an unsaturated elastomer latex. The phenol/aldehyde resin is based on: an aromatic polyaldehyde bearing at least two aldehyde functional groups and including at least one aromatic nucleus; and a polyphenol including at least one aromatic nucleus. If there is just one aromatic nucleus, the nucleus bears two or three hydroxyl functional groups in a meta position with respect to each other or with respect to one another, with a remainder of the nucleus being unsubstituted. If there are plural aromatic nuclei, at least two of the nuclei each bear two or three hydroxyl functional groups in the meta position with respect to each other or with respect to one another, with two positions ortho to at least one of these hydroxyl functional groups being unsubstituted. The adhesive composition is useable to adhere a textile material to a crosslinkable rubber composition.

Abstract: Provided are an adhesive composition and an organic electronic device (OED) including the same, and particularly, an adhesive composition, which may form a structure effectively blocking moisture or oxygen flowing into an OED from the outside, thereby ensuring the lifespan of the OED, realize a top-emission OED, and exhibit excellent adhesive durability and reliability, and an OED including the same.

Abstract: Described are aqueous polymer dispersions for composite film lamination, comprising a dispersed polymer and a dissolved polymer, and also a multistage process for preparing them from ethylenically unsaturated, radically polymerizable monomers. In a first stage, a first polymer is prepared by radical emulsion polymerization. In a second stage, an aqueous polymer dispersion is prepared in the presence of the first polymer. The monomers of the first stage comprise monomers with acid groups. The dissolved polymer comprises monomers having oxazoline groups, and also water-soluble monomers. The aqueous polymer dispersions can be used as adhesive for producing composite films.

Abstract: A hot-melt adhesive composition comprises 35 wt % to 40 wt % of petroleum resin, 10 wt % to 14 wt % of polyester elastomer resin, 10 wt % to 14 wt % of ethylene vinyl acetate resin, 14 wt % to 19 wt % of polyether polyol, 15 wt % to 21 wt % of polyester polyol, 8 wt % to 10 wt % of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, and 0.1 wt % to 0.5 wt % of an amine catalyst, wherein the hot-melt adhesive composition has a melt viscosity of 20,000 cps to 50,000 cps as measured at 150° C.

Abstract: Provided is a one-part water-based adhesive composition which suffers no yellowing and is excellent in adhesiveness and durability. The one-part water-based adhesive composition includes (A) an aqueous dispersion of a polyurethane resin and (B) a silane compound obtained by reacting a specific epoxysilane compound with an aminosilane compound represented by the following Formula (2), the amount of the epoxysilane compound being in the range of 1.5 to 10 mol per 1 mol of the aminosilane compound, at a reaction temperature of 40 to 100° C. (In Formula (2), R7 to R12 are each a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R13 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R14 is an alkyl group, and b is 0 or 1.

Abstract: One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide a silicone adhesive composition which provides an adhesive layer having an excellent antistatic property and which has an excellent strength of bond to a tape substrate and, therefore, when an adhesive tape or film having the adhesive layer is peeled from a tape-stuck body, less residual adhesive occurs on the tape-stuck body. The other purpose of the present invention is to provide a silicone adhesive composition which cures well by heating for a short time, particularly for less than 5 minutes, to provide an adhesive layer having an excellent antistatic property. The present invention first provides a silicone adhesive composition comprising (A) an addition reaction-curable silicone, (B1) a compound having at least two unsaturated hydrocarbon groups and two (poly)oxyalkylene residues in one molecule, and (C) an ionic liquid containing no lithium.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a mixing system for mixing a dry material with a liquid. The mixing system includes a supply of dry material and a supply of liquid. An infinitely variable metering device meters the dry material into the liquid. A sensor senses the ratio of dry material to liquid. The sensor is operatively connected to the metering device to control the metering device to obtain a desired ratio of dry material to liquid. The dry material is dispensed volumetrically by volume of liquid to form the desired ratio of dry material to liquid.

Abstract: The claimed group of inventions relates to the field of organic chemistry and can be used for removing oils, including petroleum, fuel oil, fuels, hydrocarbons and liquid fuel, from soil; and can also be used for processing and gathering petroleum, oils, fuel oil, fuels, hydrocarbons and other petroleum products from hard surfaces, for example, from the inner surfaces of tanks for storing petroleum or petroleum products, of equipment used during the recovery, re-processing and transportation of petroleum, of equipment used for producing petroleum products, drilling sludge, gravel or sand in storage facilities, or from other hard surfaces. The substance for removing oils, including petroleum and petroleum products, from soil and hard surfaces is in the form of an aqueous solution of a natural polysaccharide and a surfactant.