Abstract: Provided are: an elastomer structure containing carbon nanotubes; and a method for producing the elastomer structure. In a CNT elastomer having a mesh shaped carbon nanotube aggregate on a surface layer thereof, the mesh shaped carbon nanotube aggregate can impart a shape-retaining property to the elastomer. Therefore, the elastomer can be molded along the shape of a mold, and it becomes possible to mold a carbon nanotube elastomer having a fine dimension. The elastomer structure containing carbon nanotubes according to the present invention is provided with mesh shaped carbon nanotube aggregate which are embedded in a surface layer of the elastomer structure containing carbon nanotubes and are not protruded from the surface of the elastomer structure containing carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A shaped part that is formed from a polymer composition that contains a liquid crystalline polymer and a black pigment is provided. By selectively controlling the type and relative concentration of these components, the polymer composition and shaped parts formed therefrom can have a dark black appearance, and yet still exhibit good thermal and mechanical properties at high temperatures.

Abstract: A method of forming a salt-containing carbon-metal particle, the method including forming an aqueous mixture of acidic carbon black and one or more metals and applying energy to the aqueous mixture, whereby applying energy to the aqueous mixture results in the metal chemisorbing to the acidic carbon black. The aqueous mixture may be prepared by preparing an aqueous dispersion of the acidic carbon black and adding metal particles in a zero oxidation state to the aqueous dispersion of the acidic carbon black; or dissolving a metal in a zero oxidation state in an acidic aqueous solution, preparing an aqueous dispersion of the acidic carbon black, and adding the aqueous dispersion of the acidic carbon black to the acidic aqueous solution of the dissolved metal. The acidic carbon black may be oxidized carbon black, and the metal may be zinc, aluminum, gold, iron, lead, silver, copper, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A formulation of nitrile glove made from carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene elastomer comprising an aluminum and zinc oxide compound as a crosslinker and a metal ion stabilizer without sulfur and accelerator for decreasing type IV allergy risk and providing a cost down method of increasing filler loading ability of carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene latex.

Abstract: A method of forming a polyolefin-filler hybrid comprising combining vinyl/vinylidene-terminated polyolefin (VTP) and halosilane to form a silane functionalized polyolefin, followed by combining the silane functionalized polyolefin with a hydroxyl-containing filler, and/or combining the silane functionalized polyolefin with water and combining with hydroxyl-containing filler; to form a polyolefin-filler hybrid.

Abstract: Provided is a filler powder that has a lower coefficient of thermal expansion than silica powder and is less likely to cause quality and color alteration of a resin when blended into the resin. The filler powder is made of a crystallized glass in which ?-quartz solid solution and/or ?-eucryptite is precipitated. The filler powder preferably has an average particle size D50 of 5 ?m or less. The filler powder preferably has a coefficient of thermal expansion of 5×10?7/° C. or less in a range of 30 to 150° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dental glass-ionomer cement composition, which includes polycarboxylic acid, water, and a glass powder including a metal component that is able to form an ionic bond with a carboxyl group of polycarboxylic acid in the presence of water and having a polymer material that is applied on at least a portion of the surface of the glass powder. The dental glass-ionomer cement composition can guarantee sufficient working time and can exhibit increased initial strength.

Abstract: The invention provides a curable fluoroelastomeric composition comprising: (i) a fluoropolymer comprising at least one cure site monomer that comprises at least one cyano group; (ii) a cure system comprising a functionalized biphenyl-based compound and at least one of: a dioxime compound represented by the formula (I): HON?R1?NOH wherein R1 is chosen from an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and an aryl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; a monoamidine-based compound represented by formula (IV): wherein Y is chosen from a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted fully or partially halogenated alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl group having to 22 carbon atoms; R4 is chosen from a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an amino group; R5 is independently chosen from hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an amino group or an hydroxyl group; and/or a p

Abstract: A process for preparing a rubber composition comprises: (a) forming a mixture of: (i) at least one thiocarboxyl-functional hydrolyzable silane, (ii) at least one rubber containing carbon-carbon double bonds, (iii) at least one silane-reactive filler, (iv) at least one activating agent, and (v) water; (b) mixing the composition formed in step (a) under reactive-mechanical-working conditions and in the absence of vulcanizing agent(s); (c) adding at least one vulcanizing agent (vi) to the composition of step (b); (d) mixing the composition of step (c) under non-reactive-mechanical-working conditions; and, (e) optionally, curing the rubber composition of step (d).

Abstract: A nanocomposite is provided including spherical pyrogenic silica nanoparticles dispersed in a curable resin or a curing agent. The nanocomposite contains less than 2% by weight solvent and less than 0.5% by weight dispersant based on the nanoparticle weight. A composite is also provided including from about 4 to 70 weight percent of spherical pyrogenic silica nanoparticles dispersed in a cured resin, and a filler embedded in the cured resin. Optionally, the composite further contains a curing agent. Further, a method of preparing a nanoparticle-containing curable resin system is provided including mixing from 10 to 70 weight percent of aggregated spherical pyrogenic silica nanoparticles with a curable resin to form a mixture. The mixture contains less than 2% by weight solvent and less than 0.5% by weight dispersant based on the nanoparticle weight.

Abstract: A nanocomposite is provided including nonspherical silica nanoparticles dispersed in a curable resin or a curing agent, where the nanocomposite contains less than 2% by weight solvent. A composite is also provided including from about 4 to 70 weight percent of nonspherical silica nanoparticles dispersed in a cured resin, and a filler embedded in the cured resin. Further, a method of preparing a nanoparticle-containing curable resin system is provided including mixing from 10 to 70 weight percent of aggregated silica nanoparticles with a curable resin and optionally a dispersant, a catalyst, a diluent, a surface treatment agent, and/or a curing agent, to form a mixture. The mixture contains less than 2% by weight solvent. The method also includes milling the mixture in an immersion mill containing milling media to form a milled resin system including nonspherical silica nanoparticles dispersed in the curable resin.

Abstract: Compositions comprising surface-modified nanocalcite particles dispersed in a curable resin system comprising a vinyl ester, and coatings and fibrous composites incorporating such compositions are described. The surface-modifying agents include a binding group ionically associated with the calcite and a compatiblizing segment, compatible with the curable resin. The surface-modifying agent may also include a reactive group capable of reacting with the curable resin system. Methods of preparing nanocalcite composites and coating a fibrous composites prepared from such nanocalcite composites are also described.

Abstract: A rubber bushing composition and an automotive bushing manufactured by molding the composition are provided. The rubber bushing composition has advanced vibration isolation and fatigue endurance conflicting with each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a latex composition for dip-forming including two different types of carboxylic acid modified-nitrile based copolymer latex, and a dip-formed article prepared therefrom having excellent durability for sweat, and having high tensile strength and elongation percentage. Accordingly, the latex composition for dip-forming has excellent tensile strength, elongation percentage, stress and durability, and is useful in industries requiring these, for example, a rubber glove industry and the like.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to films comprising at least one layer of an ethylene interpolymer product. The ethylene interpolymer product comprises a first ethylene interpolymer, a second ethylene interpolymer and optionally a third ethylene interpolymer; wherein the ethylene interpolymer product has ?0.03 terminal vinyl unsaturations per 100 carbon atoms and ?3 parts per million (ppm) of a total catalytic metal; and optionally a Dilution Index, Yd, greater than 0. The disclosed ethylene interpolymer products have a melt index from about 0.4 to about 10 dg/minute, a density from about 0.900 to about 0.940 g/cm3, a polydispersity (Mw/Mn) from about 2 to about 12 and a CDBI50 from about 20% 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: This disclosure relates to manufactured articles containing ethylene interpolymers. Specifically, films, containers and lids comprising at least one layer of an ethylene interpolymer product, or a blend containing an ethylene interpolymer product, where the ethylene interpolymer product has: a Dilution Index (Yd) greater than 0; total catalytic metal ?3.0 ppm; ?0.03 terminal vinyl unsaturations per 100 carbon atoms, and; optionally a Dimensionless Modulus (Xd) greater than 0. The ethylene interpolymer products have a melt index from about 0.4 to about 100 dg/minute, a density from about 0.950 to about 0.970 g/cm3, a polydispersity (Mw/Mn) from about 2 to about 25 and a CDBI50 from about 55% to about 97%. 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: Provided are: a rigid IPVC pipe resin composition, which exhibits excellent strength and hydrostatic pressure resistance, including a PVC resin having a K-value from 72 to 84; and a rigid IPVC pipe, which exhibits excellent strength and hydrostatic pressure resistance, manufactured by extrusion of the resin composition.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of a fluorine-containing copolymer comprising, as copolymerization units, (A) a (meth)acrylate represented by [CH2?CHRCOO(NH)rR1NR2R3R4]+Y?, (B) a perfluoroalkylalkyl(meth)acrylate represented by CmF2m+1CpH2p(NR?SO2)qOCOCR?CH2 or a polyfluoroalkylalkyl(meth)acrylate thereof, or a polyfluoroalkyl(meth)acrylate represented by CnF2n+1(CH2CF2)a(CF2CF2)b(CH2CH2)cOCOCR?CH2, (C) benzyl(meth)acrylate, (D) a fluorine-free polymerizable monomer other than components (A) and (C), and (E) a crosslinkable group-containing polymerizable monomer. The aqueous dispersion can improve the dispersion stability of an aqueous dispersion of a water- and oil-repellent when used as a water- and oil-repellent comprising the fluorine-containing copolymer as an active component.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes a base resin including a rubber-modified vinyl graft copolymer and an aromatic vinyl resin, and a siloxane compound including a repeat unit represented by Formula 1 and a repeat unit represented by Formula 2, wherein the repeat unit represented by Formula 1 and the repeat unit represented by Formula 2 are present in a mole ratio of about 2: about 1 to about 4: about 1 in the siloxane compound: wherein R1 and R3 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a C1 to C5 alkyl group, R2 is a C2 to C10 alkylene group, R4 is C1 to C20 alkyl group, and Ar is a C6 to C20 aryl group.

Abstract: This application describes methods of forming an object. The methods described include forming a mixture with i) one or more primary diamines, ii) one or more polymerizable monomers, iii) a formaldehyde-type reagent, and iv) a polymerization initiator; forming a gel by heating the mixture to a temperature of at least 50° C.; and curing the one or more polymerizable monomers by activating the polymerization initiator. The one or more primary diamines may include one or more amine functional oligomers and/or primary aromatic diamine small molecules. The one or more polymerizable monomers may include styrenics, acrylates, methacrylates, vinyl esters, unsaturated polyesters, and derivatives thereof. The gel is a polyhemiaminal (PHA), a polyhexahydrotriazine (PHT), and/or a polyoctatriazacane (POTA) polymer, and curing of the gel forms an interpenetrating network of the PHA/PHT/POTA and the polymer formed from the polymerizable monomers.

Abstract: A curable composition comprises a fluorinated polyether represented by the formula: Z1—X1p and a nonfluorinated polyether represented by the formula Q1-X2yZ1 represents a p-valent perfluorinated polyether group. Q1 represents a y-valent hydrocarbon polyether group. Each X1 and X2 group independently represents a functional group. p and y are integers ?2. At least some of the p X1 groups are reactive to at least some of the y X2 groups to form a covalently cross-linked polymer network. Hybrid fluoroelastomers made by curing the curable compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a molding material comprising a composite of 1 to 50 wt % of a continuous reinforcing fiber bundle (A) and 0.1 to 20 wt % of a poly (phenylene ether ether ketone) oligomer (B); and 30 to 98.9 wt % of a thermoplastic resin (C) adhering to the composite, wherein the component (B) has a melting point of not higher than 270° C. Also provided are a method for molding the molding material, a method for producing the molding material, and a method for producing a fiber-reinforced composite material. A molded article having high heat resistance and dynamic properties can be easily produced without impairing the economic efficiency and productivity during the process for producing a molding material. In addition, a fiber-reinforced composite material can be produced with more ease and high productivity.

Abstract: The invention provides a bioabsorbable blend of (i) a polymer component comprising polylactic acid (PLA), polyglycolic acid (PGA), a copolymer of PLA and PGA, or any combination thereof and (ii) thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) tailored to a medical application, and a process for making the same. In some embodiments, the TPU comprises units derived from a diol chain extender, a diisocyanate, and a polyol formulated to provide a set biodegradation rate in combination with at least one physical property. The blend of the invention provides useful materials for medical applications that have the individual benefits of polylactic acid and TPU while moderating each material's typical limitations.

Abstract: A polymeric material includes a semi-crystalline polymer and a secondary material wherein when the secondary material is combined with the semi-crystalline polymer to form a blend having an enthalpy that is between about 2 J/g heat of fusion and about 80% of the heat of fusion of the neat semi-crystalline material, as measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) when cooling from a melting temperature to a hot crystalline temperature at a rate of 10° C./min.

Abstract: Electrical power cable having a reduced surface coefficient of friction and required installation pulling force, and the method of manufacture thereof, in which the central conductor core, with or without a separate insulating layer, is surrounded by a sheath of crosslinked polyethylene. A high viscosity, high molecular weight silicone based pulling lubricant or fatty acid amide pulling lubricant is incorporated by alternate methods with the polyethylene to form a composition from which the outer sheath is extruded, and is effective to reduce the required pulling force on the cable during installation.

Abstract: A silicone composition that contains (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups per molecule, (B) a filler containing an aluminum powder and a zinc oxide powder, (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having two or more silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (D) a platinum group metal catalyst, in which a cured product of the silicone composition exhibits a ratio of a storage elastic modulus after 3,600 seconds from the start of measurement to a storage elastic modulus after 7,200 seconds from the start of measurement of 0.7 or less, the storage elastic modulus G? being measured by constructing a program for holding a sample at 150° C. for 7,200 seconds after the sample is heated from 25° C. to 125° C. at a temperature increase rate of 10° C./min, from 125° C. to 145° C. at a temperature increase rate of 2° C./min, and from 145° C. to 150° C. at a temperature increase rate of 0.5° C./min.

Abstract: The present invention relates to azo dyes of formula wherein R1 denotes C1-C12 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more C1-C12 alkoxy groups, hydroxyl groups, amino groups, cyano groups or halogen atoms and which may be interrupted one or more times by the radical —O—, —S—, —NR4—, —COO— or —OOC—; R4 is hydrogen or C1-C12 alkyl; either R2 is cyano and R3 is halogen or R2 is halogen and R3 is cyano; and Ar represents a carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic radical, to the process for the preparation thereof, to mixtures containing said dyes and to the use thereof in dyeing or printing semi-synthetic and especially synthetic hydrophobic fiber materials, more especially textile materials.

Abstract: A compound serving as a dichroic pigment which has a maximum absorption wavelength in a range of 350 nm to 510 nm is represented by the following Formula (1): In Formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C20 alkyl group; R2 through R4 are substituents which are not hydrogen atoms and each independently represent a C1-C4 alkyl group; n, m, and p are each independently an integer of 0 to 2; and Ar1 represents a nitrogen-containing saturated heterocyclic group which is a 5 to 8-membered ring and in which (i) N is bonded to a phenylene group and (ii) at least one ?-position is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom.

Abstract: The novel yellow metal azo pigments based on at least three metal azo compounds which differ at least in the type of metal have improved color strengths and are of excellent suitability for pigmentation of pigment preparations for a broad field of use.

Abstract: [Object] The present invention relates to a turmeric pigment composition. More specifically, the present invention provides a turmeric pigment composition in which aggregation and sedimentation of a turmeric pigment over time is effectively prevented even when a concentrated amount of turmeric pigment is incorporated in a solvent; the turmeric pigment composition also ensures a desirable color-developing property, and is capable of stably adding a deep color with a bright tone, which was never accomplished by a hitherto-known colorant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment which reflects IR radiation, comprising an IR-reflecting core, the IR-reflecting core being provided with a substantially enveloping coating which is transparent to IR radiation, and in that the IR-reflecting pigment is substantially white. The invention further relates to a process for producing these pigments and also to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous radiation curable composition comprising: (I) at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound (A), and (II) at least one emulsifier (B) comprising alternating polyalkylene oxide segments, wherein said emulsifier optionally bears one or more groups selected from alkyl groups, aryl groups hydroxyl groups and/or ethylenically unsaturated groups, and wherein said emulsifier (B) has an HLB value of at least 4.5, preferably at least 7. The compositions of the invention are particularly suited for the manufacture of sprayable eco-friendly hardcoats, but they are also suitable for the making of inks, overprint varnishes and adhesives, alone or in combination with e.g. a water-borne polymer dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a fluorine-containing polymer powder that is environmentally less harmful and forms a sufficiently smooth film without impairing the properties of the fluorine-containing polymers. The present invention relates to a fluorine-containing polymer powder including a fluorine-containing polymer prepared by suspension polymerization, which contains less than 0.1 ppm of a fluorine-containing surfactant and has an average particle size of not less than 1 ?m and less than 100 ?m and a bulk density of 0.90 to 1.50 g/cm3.

Abstract: A process for applying a chromium layer on a substrate, specifically a turbine engine airfoil, by contacting at least a portion of the substrate with a gaseous chromium wherein the gaseous chromium is generated from a substantially nitrogen free source.

Abstract: A water-based surface treatment agent includes an organic-inorganic silicon compound (A) and inorganic particle (B), wherein the organic-inorganic silicon compound (A) is adapted to be a compound that is obtained by mixing a colloidal silica (C) and an organoalkoxysilane (D). In this regard, the ratio (MB/MA) between the solid content mass MA of the organic-inorganic silicon compound (A) and the solid content mass MB of the inorganic particle (B) preferably falls within the range from 0.2 or more and 2.0 or less, the average particle size of the organic-inorganic silicon compound (A) preferably falls within the range of 3 nm or more and 500 nm or less. In addition, the average particle size of the inorganic particle (B) preferably falls within the range of 10 nm or more and 600 nm or less.

Abstract: Polyurethane-based and epoxy-based coating compositions are described that provide coatings and adhesives that are clear, amphiphobic and durable. Both water and hexadecane readily slide off these surfaces without leaving a residue. Coatings with thicknesses ranging from about 10 nm to about 10 ?m exhibited excellent transmittance properties. Such films exhibited durability against abrasion, ink-resistance, anti-graffiti, anti-fingerprint, and strong adhesion to glass surfaces. The coatings are applicable to electronic devices, fabrics, glass, etc. to prepare optically clear, stain-resistant, and smudge-resistant surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conductive material including: (A) a ?-conjugated polymer, (B) a dopant polymer which contains one or more repeating units selected from “a1” to “a4” respectively shown by the following general formula (1) and has a weight-average molecular weight in the range of 1,000 to 500,000, and (C) one or more salts selected from the group consisting of a monovalent copper salt of carboxylic acid, a monovalent copper salt of ?-diketone, and a monovalent copper salt of ?-ketoester. There can be provided a conductive material that has excellent film-formability and also can form a conductive film having high transparency and conductivity, superior flexibility and flatness when the film is formed from the material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a product comprised of a urethane reducer and an oil.

Abstract: A metallic ink composition for inkjet printing for a polyvinyl chloride substrate, can form printed matter having superior mirror gloss and favorable scratch resistance, and is able to prevent nozzle clogging during inkjet printing, and more specifically pertains to a metallic ink composition that is for inkjet printing for a polyvinyl chloride substrate and that is characterized by containing at least a polyester resin (a) having a weight average molecular weight of no greater than 12,000, a metallic pigment dispersion (b) resulting from dispersing a evaporated aluminum pigment only in an organic solvent, and an organic solvent (c) that has solubility with respect to the polyvinyl chloride substrate.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, compositions and methods for forming solvent-based and water-based carbon nanotubes inks with removable additives are provided. In some embodiments, an ink composition is provided that includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes, a solvent, and a triazole-based removable additive, where the plurality of carbon nanotubes are dispersed within the solvent and wherein the triazole-based removable additive stabilizes the plurality of carbon nanotubes that are dispersed in the solvent.

Abstract: Provided is a solid drawing material containing at least a resin, waxes, a pigment and an extender, wherein it further contains at least one selected from dibasic acids having 12 to 30 carbon atoms and derivatives thereof, and the resin is at least one selected from rosin and modified products thereof, terpene resins and modified products thereof, petroleum resins, maleic acid resins and derivatives thereof, coumarone.indene resins and derivatives thereof, and isoprene base resins. The solid drawing material can draw smoothly, darkly and finely pictures not only on smooth and non-absorbing surfaces of art paper, coated paper, milk packs, plastics such as PET, metal, glass, white boards, and the like, but also on eyebrows, lips, skins and the like as well as ordinary papers such as wood free paper, drawing paper and copier paper and which can readily be erased from the non-absorbing surfaces.

Abstract: A process for preparing color dispersions comprising a first step of contacting water, a first colorant, and a gel composition comprising a first gel selected from methylcellulose, hydropropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylmethylcellulose, hydroxybutylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylethylcellulose, and the mixture thereof, and a second gel selected from guar, pectin, carrageenan, gelatin, and the mixture thereof, to form a first colorant dispersion; a second step of contacting the first colorant dispersion with a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, clay, and a peptizing agent to form a dispersion of protected first colorant particles. A color dispersion comprising the first colorant dispersion and a color coating comprising the color dispersion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are coating compositions and methods of making and using the same. The coating composition includes a first polymer having at least one positively charged group; a second polymer having at least one negatively charged group; and at least one protecting group contacting the positively charged group of the first polymer, the negatively charged group of the second polymer, or both. The protecting group is configured to be removed by photocleavage to form a salt bridge between the positively and negatively charged groups. The coating composition may be hydrophilic when the salt bridge is formed.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion capable of providing a coating composition with balanced properties of early block resistance and good chemical resistance including water resistance, 48% alcohol resistance, and paraffin oil resistance; a process of preparing the same; and a coating composition comprising the same.

Abstract: Provided is a semicarbazide composition comprising: a semicarbazide compound (A) having an amino group and a semicarbazide group; a semicarbazide compound (B-1) having a structure with a semicarbazide group substituted for the amino group of the semicarbazide compound (A); a semicarbazide compound (B-2) as a dimer of the semicarbazide compound (B-1); and a semicarbazide compound (B-3) as a trimer of the semicarbazide compound (B-1); the semicarbazide composition having an analysis area ratio (a) of 0.008% or more and 2% or less.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating composition comprising a resinous binder prepared from a reaction mixture comprising (a) a first component; (b) a second component; and (c) a third component comprising a block copolymer having (i) a first block comprising units having functional groups reactive with at least one of the first and second components and (ii) a second block comprising units having functional groups that promote adhesion to a polymeric substrate, provided that the first component, the second component, and the block copolymer differ from each other. The block copolymer may also be used as an additive in a coating composition.

Abstract: A composition for the manufacture of a gelcoat includes a main component and a curing component. The main component comprises at least one epoxide resin selected from the group consisting of glycidyl ethers of bisphenol A, glycidyl ethers of bisphenol F, trimethylolpropane triglycidyl ethers, and mixtures thereof, and up to 5 wt.-% of at least one of a filler and a pigment based on a total weight of the main component. The curing component comprises at least one cycloaliphatic amine. The main component or the curing component further comprises at least one polytetrahydrofurane polyol.

Abstract: Provided is a sprayable polyurethane coating, comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate component and an isocyanate-reactive component, wherein the isocyanate component includes an isocyanate, and the isocyanate-reactive component includes a cardanol-modified epoxy polyol. The cardanol-modified epoxy polyol is a reaction product of an epoxy component and an epoxy-reactive component at a ratio of epoxy groups to epoxy reactive groups from 1:0.95 to 1:5, and the epoxy-reactive component includes a cardanol component. A sprayable polyurethane based reaction system comprising the sprayable polyurethane coating and a process for forming the sprayable polyurethane coating are also provided.

Abstract: Described are coating material compositions comprising an isocyanate group-containing component, a hydroxyl group-containing component, and a zinc (1-methylimidazole)bis(2-ethylhexanoate) complex. Also described is the use of a zinc (1-methylimidazole)bis(2-ethylhexanoate) complex as a catalyst system for the urethane reaction in coating material compositions.

Abstract: A method of preparing a sturgeon skin gelatin with antioxidant activity includes: 1) soaking sturgeon skin in water, and sonicating the sturgeon skin; 2) cutting the sturgeon skin, soaking the sturgeon skin in a NaOH solution, and soaking the sturgeon skin in an HCl solution; 3) washing the sturgeon skin of step 2) to neutral, placing the sturgeon skin in an extraction solution for extracting sturgeon skin protein; and 4) obtaining the sturgeon skin gelatin. A method of preparing a sturgeon skin gelatin film includes: 1) dissolving sturgeon skin gelatin in water to obtain a sturgeon skin gelatin solution; 2) adding glycerine to the sturgeon skin gelatin solution; and 3) obtaining the sturgeon skin gelatin film.