Abstract: The present application relates to a polymer and a use thereof. The present application may provide a functional polymer which expresses a low solubility to a polar solvent and a non-polar solvent. If applied to the use of cosmetics such as mascara or to medical uses, the polymer in the present application may express a tolerance to diverse solvents such as sebum, sweat, tears and the like, and thus enables makeup to last, etc. Accordingly, the polymer may be applied to diverse uses and used in film forming agents, cosmetic compositions, or cosmetics, or the like.

Abstract: A method of transitioning from a first catalyst to a second catalyst in a gas phase fluidized bed reactor comprising continuously feeding the first catalyst and a recycle stream comprising olefin monomer to the reactor; wherein the monomer contacts the first catalyst in the fluidized bed and polymerizes; wherein the reactor is operating in condensing mode (withdrawing a gaseous stream comprising unreacted monomer from the reactor, cooling the gaseous stream to condense a portion thereof, and contacting the cooled gaseous stream with fresh monomer to form the recycle stream); and wherein a liquid phase of the recycle stream evaporates within the fluidized bed; discontinuing the first catalyst to the reactor while continuing to feed the recycle stream; maintaining the condensing mode in reactor at >3 wt. % liquid phase in recycle stream while no fresh catalyst is introduced to reactor; and introducing the second catalyst to the reactor operating in condensing mode.

Abstract: Propylene homopolymers having a melt flow index in the range from 3.0 dg/min to 8.0 dg/min can be particularly suited for high-tenacity fibers and yarns and nonwovens. The propylene homopolymers can be produced by a process that can include polymerizing propylene in presence of a Ziegler-Natta polymerization catalyst, an aluminum alkyl, hydrogen and an optional external donor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer which can be obtained by radical emulsion polymerization of at least one acidic vinyl monomer or salt thereof, at least one non-ionic vinyl monomer, in particular preferably a hydrophobic non-ionic vinyl monomer, at least one monomer containing an unsaturated terminal group and a polyoxyalkyene portion, at least one crosslinking monomer, optionally a protective colloid, and is characterized in that the polymerization is controlled such that the gelling effect occurs at least at times, which is achieved by the monomer addition (dosing time) taking place for 40 minutes, particularly preferably for 30 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an olefin-based polymer exhibiting a single peak when analyzed by gel permeation chromatography (GPC), and having three elution temperatures Te1, Te2 and Te3 when measuring temperature rising elution fractionation (TREF) at a temperature ranging from ?20° C. to 120° C. Accordingly, the olefin-based polymer having excellent mechanical strength, and in particular, significantly improved impact strength is provided.

Abstract: A peroxide curable perfluoroelastomer comprising: recurring units derived from tetrafluoroethylene (TFE); recurring units derived from perfluoroethylvinylether (EVE), in an amount of between 2 and 17% by moles, with respect to total recurring units derived from TFE, perfluoromethylvinylether (MVE) and EVE; and recurring units derived from perfluoromethylvinylether (MVE), in an amount of between 23 and 35% by moles, with respect to total recurring units derived from TFE, perfluoromethylvinylether (MVE) and EVE. A process for its manufacture and its use for the manufacture of cured articles.

Abstract: To provide a perfluoroelastomer, which is excellent in low temperature properties, which does not lose value as a rubber and which is free from a decrease of the productivity, a perfluoroelastomer composition, a crosslinked rubber product, and a method for producing a perfluoroelastomer. A perfluoroelastomer comprising structural units (a) derived from tetrafluoroethylene, structural units (b) derived from a perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether represented by the formula (1) (such as perfluoromethyl vinyl ether) and structural units (c) derived from a perfluorooxaalkyl vinyl ether represented by the formula (2) (such as CF2?CFOCF2CF2OCF2CF2OCF2CF3).

Abstract: Provided is a process of making a polyphenylene oxide prepolymer, comprising a step of reacting a reactive cycloolefin and a vinyl-containing polyphenylene oxide in the presence of a ruthenium catalyst. The reactive cycloolefin may be selected from dicyclopentadiene monomer, dicyclopentadiene oligomer, dicyclopentadiene polymer, norbornene monomer, norbornene oligomer, norbornene polymer, and a combination thereof; the vinyl-containing polyphenylene oxide may be selected from divinylbenzyl polyphenylene oxide resin, vinylbenzyl-modified polyphenylene oxide resin, methacrylic polyphenylene oxide resin, and a combination thereof; the ruthenium catalyst may be a Grubbs catalyst. Also provided are a polyphenylene oxide prepolymer made by the process, a resin composition containing the polyphenylene oxide prepolymer, and a product made from the resin composition.

Abstract: To provide a curable composition for nanoimprinting that can form a cured product that has a sufficiently cured surface and is less prone to a pattern collapse defect even when the curable composition is cured by a photo-nanoimprint method at a low exposure dose. To provide a nanoimprint method for forming such a cured product. To provide a cured product that is less prone to a pattern collapse defect even when cured at a low exposure dose, a method for producing such a cured product, a method for manufacturing an optical component, a method for manufacturing a circuit board, and a method for manufacturing an electronic component. A curable composition that satisfies the formula (1) in a cured state: Er1/Er2?1.10??(1) wherein Er1 denotes the surface reduced modulus (GPa) of a cured product of the curable composition, and Er2 denotes the internal reduced modulus (GPa) of the cured product.

Abstract: A monomer having a substituent group capable of polarity switch under the action of acid is provided. A useful polymer is obtained by polymerizing the monomer. A resist composition comprising the polymer has improved development properties and is processed to form a negative pattern having high resolution and etch resistance which is insoluble in alkaline developer.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a polymer nanoparticle by a photoinduced emulsion polymerization includes preparing an emulsion comprising at least one surfactant, a dispersed phase and a continuous phase. The dispersed phase comprises at least one polymerizable monomer and the continuous phase comprises water and at least one photoinitiator. The at least one polymerizable monomer is polymerized by exposing the emulsion to an electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength so as to induce a generation of radicals from the at least one photoinitiator.

Abstract: Conjugated diene monovinylarene block copolymers containing an internal conjugated diene block and having superior kink resistance properties are disclosed. These copolymers can be used to produce tubing and other end-use articles, and can be a replacement for flexible PVC.

Abstract: A method for controlling the synthesis of a block copolymer containing at least two blocks, with at least one nonpolar block and at least one polar block, said method making it possible in particular to control the ratio between the blocks and the molecular weight of each of the blocks, said copolymer being a block copolymer intended to be used as a mask in a method of nanolithography by direct self-assembly (DSA), said control being achieved by semicontinuous anionic polymerization in an aprotic nonpolar medium.

Abstract: A composition and process useful to make flexible polyurethane foams and in particular flexible molded polyurethane foams is disclosed. The usage of dipolar aprotic liquids such as DMSO, DMI, sulfolane, N-methyl-acetoacetamide, N, N-dimethylacetoacetamide as well as glycols containing hydroxyl numbers OH#?1100 as cell opening aides for 2-cyanoacetamide or other similar molecules containing active methylene or methine groups to make a polyurethane foam is also disclosed. The advantage of using cell opener aids results in a) no foam shrinkage; b) lower use levels of cell opener; c) foam performance reproducibility d) optimum physical properties. In addition, combining the acid blocked amine catalyst together with the cell opener and the cell opener aid results in a less corrosive mixture as well as provides a method that does not require mechanical crushing for cell opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which are suitable for producing polyurethane foams and contain at least one polyol component, at least one blowing agent, a catalyst which catalyzes the formation of a urethane or isocyanurate bond, a silicon-containing foam stabilizer and optionally further additives and optionally an isocyanate component, characterized in that they contain at least one unsaturated halogenated hydrocarbon as blowing agent and additionally at least one surfactant TD which does not have a silicon atom and has an HLB of less than 10, where the proportion of the sum of the surfactants TD in the composition is from 0.05 to 20 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of polyol components, a process for producing polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams, in particular rigid foams, starting out from these polyol compositions, the use of the foams, in particular as insulation material, and also the insulation materials themselves.

Abstract: An isocyanate reactive composition for making a polyurethane foam includes a tertiary amine urethane catalyst comprising a di(C1-C4)alkyl fatty alkyl amine and a polyester polyol. The use of one or more of fatty alkyl tertiary amine serves to reduce hydrolysis of the polyester polyol in the isocyanate reactive composition.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful in the production of insulating polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam are disclosed. The catalyst compositions impart increased stability of a mixture of the catalyst, a halogen-containing blowing agent, and a polyol. These catalyst compositions include amine/acid salts with a pH of <7.0 which can be used in combined with tertiary amine catalysts and metal-based or ammonium-based trimerization catalyst and at least one metal-based gel catalyst and optionally one or more of an additional catalyst described in (1) or (2). These improved catalysts can be used with any halogenated blowing agent, and provide substantial stability benefits with the use of hydrofluoroolefins and hydrofluorochloroolefins.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful in the production of low or no amine emission flexible polyurethane foam as well as rigid insulating polyurethane foam produced with systems containing polyether, polyester, Mannich polyols as well as organic-halogen containing flame retardants and blowing agents, are disclosed. The catalysts are characterized by the presence of amine compositions containing unsaturated aliphatic substituent together with secondary hydroxyl groups able to bind to polyurethane polymers and render a low odor and no or low amine emissions finished product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reactive catalyst composition for making a water blown flexible polyurethane foam. The catalyst composition comprises one or more tertiary amine catalysts in combination with (1) 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol or (2) a blend of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol and a C7+ alkanol. The use of such catalyst composition improves the physical properties of the polyurethane foam.

Abstract: The invention relates to binder-free spot blender compositions for one- and two-component clearcoat materials comprising at least one isocyanate compound, to processes for producing them, and to their use in automotive refinish.

Abstract: A novel byproduct compound having the following chemical formula B: wherein R is hydrogen or CH3; a composition including an admixture of: (A) a product having the following chemical formula A: wherein R is hydrogen or CH3; and (B) the above novel byproduct compound having the chemical formula B; and a composition including a reaction product of: (a) an aromatic epoxy resin; (b) hydrogen; (c) a catalyst; and (d) a solvent; wherein the reaction product produced is a cycloaliphatic epoxy resin admixture of the combination of (i) the above product having the chemical formula A and (ii) the novel byproduct compound having the chemical formula B; wherein the above product having the chemical formula A includes at least a cis-cis isomer, a cis-trans isomer, and a trans-trans isomer; and the novel byproduct compound having the chemical formula B includes at least a cis isomer and a trans isomer.

Abstract: A two-component curable epoxy resin system having an epoxy component containing a unique combination of two or more epoxy resins with at least one of the epoxy resins being an epoxy novolac type resin. The composite made from such resin system exhibits high glass transition temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to curable epoxy resin systems comprising polyethylene tetraamine and a tin catalyst as hardening agents, and optionally comprising 1,4-diaza[2.2.2]bicyclo octane. The invention also relates to articles made therefrom, including composites such as carbon fiber reinforced composites. The curable epoxy resins have rapid demold times and/or high glass temperature.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel chain-terminated polymeric composition, comprising hydroxyl-terminated polyesters and a method for preparing the composition and the use of the chain-terminated polymeric composition as a plasticizer. They play a predominant role in the field of metal vacuum closures (Twist-Off and Press-On-Twist-Off closures). Selection criteria regarding the suitability of plasticizers in food contact applications are properties such as low plasticizer volatility, low plastisol viscosity, PVC compatibility, softness and resilience of the gasket as well as non-toxicity and high plasticizer migration resistance. The invention concerns the chemical equation of FIG. 1 for obtaining the suggested chain-terminated polymeric composition, wherein x, y, and z are the stoichiometric ratios of dibasic carboxylic acid (DCA), glycerol or polyglycerol (GPG), and monobasic carboxylic acid (MCA).

Abstract: Biodegradable polyesters are made by synthesizing copolymers derived from biodegradable hydroxyacid monomers as well as from hydroxyacid monomers containing a functional group such as an azide group, a halogen group, a thioacetate group, and the like. Preferably, the functionalized biodegradable polyester copolymers are derived from a functionalized hydroxyacid such as a homolog of lactic acid and/or glycolic acid with the copolyester thus containing functional groups on the backbone thereof. These biodegradable polyesters can be utilized wherever biodegradable polyesters are currently used, and also serve as a polymer to which various medical and drug delivery systems can be attached.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing hyperbranched phosphoric acid esters as well as a hyper-branched phosphoric acid ester, its use for dispersing solid substances and in the production of water- and/or solvent-based coatings and paints, printing inks and/or plastics such as unsaturated polyesters, PVC or plastisols and a pigment dispersion comprising the at least one hyperbranched phosphoric acid ester or salt thereof and its use as a component in paints or lacquers.

Abstract: Polymers comprising polyetheretheretherketone and polyetherdiphenyletherketone and polymers comprising polyetheretheretherketone and polyetheretherethersulphone are described which have advantageous Tn and/or Tg properties.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK) includes: preparing the PEEK by aromatic nucleophilic substitution in the presence of: a) particulate sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), wherein said particulate sodium carbonate has a particle size distribution as follows: D90?45 ?m and D90?250 ?m and D99.5?710 ?m, wherein said particle size distribution is measured by mechanical sieving in accordance with ASTM E 359-00 (reapproved 2005), wherein said measurement is based on the mechanical separation of various fractions on a series of superimposed sieves which are superimposed by descending order of opening mesh of 1000 ?m, 500 ?m, 250 ?m, 180 ?m, 125 ?m, 90 ?m, 63 ?m, and 45 ?m; and b) potassium carbonate (K2CO3) in an amount ranging from 0.001 to about 0.05 mol K/mol Na.

Abstract: A hydrophilic polymer derivative having a benzylidene acetal linker whose hydrolysis rate at the pH of a weakly acidic environment in the living body can be accurately controlled. A hydrophilic polymer derivative having a benzylidene acetal linker, which is represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group; R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent and at least one of R3, R4, and R5 is an electron-withdrawing substituent or at least one of R2 and R6 represents a substituent; X1 is a chemically reactive functional group; P is a hydrophilic polymer; w is an integer of 1 to 8; and Z1 and Z2 are an independently selected divalent spacer.

Abstract: A resin according to the present invention is prepared by reacting a reaction product, which is obtained by Michael addition reaction between the following component (A) and the following component (B) and a subsequent amide group formation reaction, with the following component (C): (A) an aliphatic diamine having 2 to 8 carbon atoms or a diamine having a C6-8 aromatic ring; (B) an unsaturated carboxylic acid represented by formula (2) and/or a derivative thereof, provided that the following component (C) is excluded: [in formula (2), R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an aralkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or an aryl group]; and (C) a (meth)acrylic acid-type compound having at least one glycidyl or isocyanate group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic structure comprising at least one layer consisting of a composition comprising a copolyamide of formula X/10.T/Y, wherein: X represents either the residues of an aliphatic amino acid comprising between 8 and 18 carbon atoms, or a lactam, or the unit X1.X2 representing the residues resulting from the condensation of an aliphatic diamine comprising between 6 and 18 carbon atoms and a (cyclo)aliphatic diacid comprising between 6 and 18 carbon atoms; 10.T represents the residues resulting from the condensation of a decanediamine and terephthalic acid; and Y represents the residues resulting from the condensation of an aliphatic diamine comprising between 9 and 14 carbon atoms and an aromatic diacid, Y being different from the unit 10.T; the molar proportion of 10.T units in the copolyamide being higher than 0%; the molar proportion of Y units in relation to the group of 10.T and Y units being between 0 and 30%; and the proportion of X units being between 0.4 and 0.

Abstract: Medium and high molecular weight long chain aliphatic nylons and methods of making the same. A method of making medium and high molecular weight nylons is described, which not only produces consistent products, but products with enhanced properties such as impact resistance and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A number of cationic antimicrobial polymers have been synthesized by a condensation polymerization in bulk. The initial polymer formed has backbone tertiary nitrogens, which are subsequently quaternized using a suitable quaternizing agent (e.g., alkyl halide). The cationic polymers include polyamides, polycarbonates, polypolyureas and polyguanidiniums having a cationic repeat unit comprising the quaternary ammonium nitrogen as a backbone nitrogen. The cationic polymers can be active against Gram-negative, Gram-positive microbes, and/or fungi.

Abstract: A curable benzoxazine composition is described wherein the benzoxazine is derived from an aryl amine having a b.p.>200° C. The curable compositions are more thermally stable and have reduced weight loss and by-products upon cure.

Abstract: There is provided herein a curable polysiloxane composition comprising a reactive polysiloxane having the general structural formula (I): as described herein. There is provided a method of making the polysiloxane. In addition, there is provided a curable composition including the polysiloxane.

Abstract: A novel mussel-inspired injectable hydrogel with self-healing and anti-biofouling capabilities is developed, possessing great potential as drug delivery carrier. The hydrogel can heal autonomously from repeated structural damage and also effectively prevent nonspecific cell attachment and biofilm formation.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a wet gel includes a crosslinked silicone resin in which a silicone resin composition is solidified; a first liquid capable of dissolving the silicone resin composition; and one of a solid capable of being dissolved in the first liquid, and a second liquid such that a degree of swelling, when the crosslinked silicone resin is immersed in the second liquid, is less than a degree of swelling when the crosslinked silicone resin is immersed in n-dodecane, wherein the second liquid is capable of being mixed with the first liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and a novel powdered curable monomer which may be used to manufacture bulk polymers, adhesives and coatings composite materials with high percentage weight inclusions of particulate filler materials, more specifically to fibre reinforced polymer composite materials with high percentage weight inclusions of particulate filler materials. The preferred particulate filler materials are carbon nanotubes. The method according to the invention allows greater than 0.5 wt % of carbon nanotubes, typically greater 10% wt of carbon nanotubes or other high aspect ratio fillers to be readily incorporated in the resin matrix, before being applied to the fibre reinforcing plys.

Abstract: Provided are a preparation method of a superabsorbent polymer, and a superabsorbent polymer prepared thereby. The preparation method of the superabsorbent polymer according to the present disclosure enables preparation of the superabsorbent polymer which is excellent in absorption properties such as centrifuge retention capacity and absorbency under pressure, and also has improved permeability. In addition, the preparation method exhibits excellent operability during the preparation (in particular, surface crosslinking of the polymer) and excellent productivity due to low production of coarse particles and fine particles.

Abstract: The use of an aqueous polymer dispersion including at least one amorphous polymer having a Tg varying between 55° C. and 175° C. or a semi-crystalline polymer having a melting point varying between 70° C. and less than 220° C., the weight concentration of the polymer in the dispersion varying between 5 and 50%, with the polymer particles having an average size of less than 10000 nm, as a binder for impregnating strands or strips of natural fibers, in particular flax fibers, with said polymer being incorporated in the core of the fiber bundle forming the strand or strip and thereby binding the fibers together.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is co-ABPBI membranes comprising co-ABPBI of formula (I), Invention discloses a sol gel process for the synthesis of membranes comprising co-ABPBI of formula (I).

Abstract: This disclosure relates to rotomolded articles, having a wall structure, where the wall structure contains at least one layer containing an ethylene interpolymer product, or a blend containing an ethylene interpolymer product and an ethylene polymer, where the ethylene interpolymer product has a Dilution Index (Yd) greater than 0 and improved Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR). The ethylene interpolymer product has a melt index from about 0.5 to about 15 dg/minute, a density from about 0.930 to about 0.955 g/cm3, a polydispersity (Mw/Mn) from about 2 to about 6 and a CDBI50 from about 50% to about 98%. Further, the ethylene interpolymer products are a blend of at least two ethylene interpolymers; where one ethylene interpolymer is produced with a single-site catalyst formulation and at least one ethylene interpolymer is produced with a heterogeneous catalyst formulation.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition due to containing a modified PPE resin as a main ingredient is suited for use in making a pregreg or a copper foil substrate, when hardened, featuring a small dielectric constant (Dk), a low dielectric dissipation factor (Df) and a high Tg as well as a high resistance to heat and flame, this outstanding result is because the modified PPE resin is formed with a novel two-dimensional hardenable structure prepared to have side-chain reactive functional groups being provided in addition to those at the terminal ends of the main chain of the PPE resin thereof.

Abstract: A method of producing a delivery device for delivering a chemical compound includes i) providing an interpenetrating polymer substrate (IP substrate) having a first continuous polymer comprising rubber and a second polymer having hydrogel or a hydrogelable precursor, where the second polymer is interpenetrating in the first polymer; ii) providing the chemical compound and a loading solvent for the chemical compound; and iii) loading the IP substrate with the chemical compound by subjecting the IP substrate to the loading solvent having the chemical compound under conditions where the loading solvent at least partially swells the second polymer. The chemical compound, the second polymer and the loading solvent are selected such that the work of adhesion (Whc) between the second polymer and the chemical compound during at least a part of the loading is at least about 0 J/m2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiporous hollow-fiber membrane containing a thermoplastic resin, in which an aspect ratio of outer surface pores is 10 or more, an aspect ratio of inner surface pores is 1 to 5, and a thickness of a polymer backbone forming the outer surface pores is 1 ?m to 20 ?m.

Abstract: A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.

Abstract: A method of making a plurality of resin beads comprising (a) providing a reaction mixture comprising monovinyl aromatic monomer, multivinyl aromatic monomer, and porogen, (b) performing aqueous suspension polymerization on said reaction mixture to form resin beads, and (c) sulfonating said resin beads. Also provided is a plurality of resin beads, wherein said resin beads comprise polymerized units of monovinyl aromatic monomer and polymerized units of multivinyl aromatic monomer, wherein said resin beads have BET surface area of 15 to 38 m2/g and volume capacity of 0.7 or higher. Also provided is a method of making a product of the chemical reaction of one or more reactants, said method comprising reacting said one or more reactants with each other in the presence of the plurality of such resin beads.

Abstract: Heat-expandable microspheres having an almost spherical shape and high expansion performance and exhibiting good workability when mixed with a resin, a process for producing the heat-expandable microspheres, and applications thereof. The heat-expandable microspheres include a thermoplastic resin shell and a blowing agent encapsulated therein and vaporizable by heating. The thermoplastic resin is produced by polymerizing a polymerizable component containing a methacrylate monomer and a carboxyl-containing monomer, and optionally containing a nitrile monomer in an amount ranging from 0 to 30 parts by weight to 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the methacrylate monomer and the carboxyl-containing monomer. The blowing agent contains a hydrocarbon having at least 8 carbon atoms per molecule.

Abstract: The invention provides a hollow nano-particle comprising a crosslinked shell and a void core; and a preparation method thereof. The hollow nano-particle may be used in rubber composition, tire product, and pharmaceutical delivery system etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mesoporous polymeric separation material comprising one or more functional groups bound to metal ions from Cu, Zn, Ag, or Pd. Methods of producing the material, as well as methods for its preparation, and use of said material in separation of pesticides from food or feed products is disclosed.