Abstract: A wax-polymer compound includes (a) a polymer component that is a polymerized unsaturated monomer, optionally copolymerized with a vinyl-aromatic monomer, and (b) a halogenated hydrocarbon wax component. The polymer component is grafted to the halogenated hydrocarbon wax component, and the wax-polymer compound has a number average molecular weight of about 1,000 to about 100,000, A method of making the wax-polymer compound and a coated silica particle are also disclosed. A rubber composition includes a rubber elastomer comprising a polymerized unsaturated monomer and optionally a polymerized vinyl-aromatic monomer, the elastomer having a number average molecular weight of about 100,000 to about 1,000,000. It further includes a filler in an amount of about 5 to about 200 phr, the filler comprising carbon black, silica, or both; and a wax-polymer additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-aqueous coating composition comprising a. a polyisocyanate, b. a polyol having an average functionality of more than 3 hydroxyl groups per molecule, c. a metal based curing catalyst for the addition reaction of isocyanate groups and hydroxyl groups, and d. a mercapto carboxylic acid, wherein the coating composition does not contain a carboxylic acid wherein the carbonyl group of the carboxylic acid is in conjugation with a ?-electron system.

Abstract: Provided are a polymerizable composition allowing obtainment of an optical component with reduced striae, an optical component obtained from the polymerizable composition, a plastic lens containing the optical component, and a spectacle lens including a lens substrate including the optical component. The polymerizable composition of the present disclosure contains an isocyanate component which contains alicyclic polyisocyanate (A-1) having two or more isocyanate groups and non-cyclic aliphatic polyisocyanate (A-2) having two or more isocyanate groups, and a polythiol component which contains polythiol (B-1) having four or more mercapto groups and two or more sulfide bonds and polythiol (B-2) having two or three mercapto groups and two or three ester bonds. The optical component is obtained by polymerizing the polymerizable composition of the present disclosure. The plastic lens contains the optical component of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A storage stable isocyanate-reactive composition includes a reactive component including (a) 5 wt % to 30 wt % of at least one Novolac-type polyoxypropylene polyether polyol having a hydroxyl functionality from 2 to 5 and a hydroxyl number from 130 to 450 mg KOH/g, (b) 20 wt % to 60 wt % of at least one high functional polyether polyol having a hydroxyl functionality from 6 to 8 and a hydroxyl number from 300 to 700 mg KOH/g, (c) 2 wt % to 30 wt % of at least one low functional polyether polyol having a hydroxyl functionality from 2 to 5 and a hydroxyl number from 50 to 400 mg KOH/g, (d) 2 wt % to 30 wt % of at least one amine initiated polyol having a hydroxyl number from 250 to 600 mg KOH/g, and (e) 1 wt % to 25 wt % of one or more additives; and a hydrocarbon physical blowing agent component in an amount of at least 10 parts by weight for each 100 parts by weight of the reactive component.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for designing a polyisocyanurate foam-forming composition with good low temperature insulation performance.

Abstract: A one-component curable resin composition that does not contain an isocyanate compound, comprised of uniformly blended (A) a compound having two or more epoxy groups within a molecule, (B) a compound having two or more thiol groups within a molecule, and (C) an imidazole compound of formula (I), wherein the component (C) exists in the form of liquid.

Abstract: Described herein are heterocyclic organic compounds. More specifically, described herein are compounds based on the combination of fused pyrrole structures with diketopyrrolopyrrole structures, methods for making these compounds, and uses thereof. The compounds disclosed have improved electronic, polymerization and stability properties that allow for improved material processibility and inclusion in organic semiconductor devices.

Abstract: The polyester resin according to the present invention is a polyester resin containing a diol unit and a dicarboxylic acid unit, wherein 50 to 95% by mol of the diol unit is a unit derived from pentacyclopentadecane dimethanol represented by a predetermined formula (I) and/or a unit derived from pentacyclopentadecane dimethanol represented by a predetermined formula (II), 50 to 100% by mol of the dicarboxylic acid unit is a unit derived from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and both of predetermined conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for producing biodegradable beta-propoiolacone-based polyester polymers from renewable EO and CO on an industrial scale.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a hyperbranched polyether ester. According to the present invention, a di-functionality haloalkane and a tri-functionality hydroxyl/carboxyl benzene are used as raw materials, and the hyperbranched polyether ester is synthetized in one pot with an A2+B3 polymerization method. The present invention is featured by easily obtained raw materials and simple steps, and the prepared hyperbranched polyether ester contains end groups with high reactive activity, so that various functional groups or polymer chains can be introduced into the hyperbranched polyether ester by a further condensation reaction, ring-opening reaction, etc., and thus a hyperbranched polymer with a diversity of properties and unique functions can be prepared.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compounds that include a water-soluble and non-peptidic polymer as well as a maleimidyl group. The compounds are useful as, among other things, polymeric reagents.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolyamides which are formed from a diamine component, a dicarboxylic acid component and possibly a lactam- and/or ?-amino acid component. Furthermore, the invention relates to a polyamide moulding compound which comprises at least one of these copolyamides. Moulded articles produced from these moulding compounds are used in the automobile field, in the domestic field, in measuring-, regulating- and control technology or in mechanical engineering.

Abstract: Provided are polyaniline coordinated with a transition metal, a core-shell nanoparticle including the same as a core, and preparation methods thereof. According to the polyaniline coordinated with a transition metal and the nanoparticle of the present application, it is possible to prepare polyaniline coordinated with a transition metal using an oxidizing agent having a core-shell structure and including the transition metal and a nanoparticle including the same as a core. The polyaniline prepared as such is in a doped state, and, thus, a preparation process is simple. Further, dispersibility with respect to a solvent is improved, and a band gap level of the polyaniline can be easily regulated.

Abstract: Block copolymer comprising polyarylene ether blocks and polyalkylene oxide blocks, wherein said block copolymer comprises at least two polyalkylene oxide blocks that are endcapped with different endcapping groups.

Abstract: One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide a polysiloxane macromonomer which has high hydrophilicity and a narrow molecular weight distribution and is usable as a material for ophthalmic lenses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing super absorbent polymer, and the method for preparing super absorbent polymer according to the present invention may reduce the content of non-reacted monomers in the super absorbent polymer, by using three kinds of polymerization initiators.

Abstract: A water soluble film useful in unit-dose chemical packaging is disclosed. The film may include: a water soluble saccharide and a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer consisting essentially of: (a) from 80 to 99 mole percent of vinyl alcohol and vinyl ester monomer; and (b) from 1 to 20 mole percent of a pyrrolidone comonomer. Such compositions may be used to provide a water-soluble film simultaneously satisfying requirements in regard to water solubility, biodegradability, and physical properties, even when used for packaging of harsh, oxidizing chemicals.

Abstract: Disclosed are a process of producing a polyurethane foam product, a polyurethane foam product pre-mix, polyurethane foam product formulation, and a polyurethane foam product. The process of producing the polyurethane foam product includes contacting a halohydrin component with a polyurethane foam product pre-mix. The polyurethane foam product pre-mix includes the halohydrin component. The polyurethane foam product formulation includes a polyol component, an isocyanate component, and a halohydrin component. The polyurethane foam product is formed by the pre-mix having the halohydrin component.

Abstract: Compositions useful as bioplasticizers that include a functionalized fatty acid oil having an ester head group and a fatty acid backbone.

Abstract: This invention relates to a family of aliphatic esters having the following general structure: R1—O—C(O)—R4—C(O)-[—O—R2—O—C(O)—R5—C(O)-]m—O—R3 in which: R1 is selected from one or more of the groups consisting of H, linear and branched saturated and unsaturated alkyl residues of the C1-C24 type, and polyol residues esterified with C1-C24 monocarboxylic acids; R2 comprises —CH2—C(CH3)2—CH2— and C2-C8 alkylene groups, and comprises at least 50% in moles of the said —CH2—C(CH3)2—CH2— groups; R3 is selected from one or more of the groups consisting of H, linear and branched saturated and unsaturated alkyl residues of the C1-C24 type, and polyol residues esterified with C1-C24 monocarboxylic acids; R4 and R5 comprise one or more C2-C22 alkylenes and comprise at least 50% in moles of C7 alkylenes; m lies between 1 and 20; at least one of R1 and/or R3 comprise polyol residues esterified with at least one C1-C24 monocarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of stearic acid, palmitic acid, 9-ketostearic

Abstract: Provided is an ultraviolet absorbing agent that efficiently absorbs ultraviolet rays in a wide wavelength region, and in particular, has a strong absorbability in the UV-A region. Also, a synthetic resin composition having excellent weatherability is provided. Provided is an ultraviolet absorbing agent including a triazine-based compound represented by Formula (1) below. Also, a synthetic resin composition containing the ultraviolet absorbing agent is provided. R2, R3, and R4 in the triazine-based compound represented by Formula (1) below are each preferably a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and particularly preferably a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: Modified nano-clays and coating compositions including the modified nano-clays are disclosed. The coating compositions are useful for protecting objects such as outdoor sculptures and architectural elements made of metal or including metal components. In some embodiments, the modified nano-clay is LAPONITE clay that has been covalently modified with (tridecafluoro-1,1,2,2-tetrahydrooctyl) triethoxysilane and cation-exchanged with phosphorylcholine.

Abstract: Provided is a spherical alumina powder which, when incorporated into resins in a high concentration, enables a resin composition to have low viscosity and which has reduced viscosity increase in the resin composition over time after surface treatment of the spherical alumina powder. The spherical alumina powder has an alkyl group(s) derived from a silane compound(s) on its surface, and is characterized in that an intensity ratio {I (CH3)/I (CH2)} of a peak (2960±5 cm?1) associated with asymmetric vibration of CH3 to a peak (2925±5 cm?1) associated with asymmetric vibration of CH2 in the alkyl group(s) of the silane compound(s) in the same spectral data obtained by infrared spectroscopic analysis measurement is 0.2 or more and less than 2.0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to active and intelligent additives having hybrid characteristics, that are compatible with polymers, are thermally and mechanically stable, are capable of releasing electrons and/or photons in the presence of chemical compounds, specifically amino compounds, amide compounds, oxygen reducing compounds, water or vapors thereof. The active and intelligent additives incorporate themselves into polymer matrices allowing the obtainment of active and intelligent polymeric articles. These active and intelligent polymeric articles may act as inhibitors of growth of microorganisms and fungi, as well as indicators of the presence of gasses, either in the atmosphere or caused by the decomposition of foodstuffs, for example.

Abstract: Resins compositions and methods for making and using same. The resin composition can include a glyoxalated polyacrylamide resin and a polyamide-epihalohydrin resin. The polyamide-epihalohydrin resin can include a polyamine partially crosslinked with a bridging moiety and having azetidinium ions. The bridging moiety can be derived from a functionally symmetric crosslinker. A fiber product can include a plurality of fibers and the resin composition, where the resin composition can be at least partially cured.

Abstract: This invention relates to a rubber composition comprised of at least one diene-based elastomer and rubber reinforcement comprised of fibrillated aramid fiber micropulp and reinforcing filler comprised of pre-hydrophobated precipitated silica. Such fibrillated aramid micropulp is comprised of micronized fibrillated aramid fiber pulp. Such pre-hydrophobated precipitated silica is comprised of precipitated silica pre-treated with at least one of bis(3-trialkylsilylalkyl) polysulfide, alkoxyorganomercaptosilane, optionally together with an alkylsilane. The invention further relates to such rubber composition wherein said reinforcing filler is comprised of a combination of said pre-hydrophobated precipitated silica as a precipitated silica pre-treated with an alkoxyorganomercaptosilane and a precipitated silica wherein said pre-hydrophobated precipitated silica and said precipitated silica are both hydrophobated in situ within the rubber composition with a bis(3-trialkoxysilylalkyl) polysulfide.

Abstract: A cross-linked rubber exhibits high strength and excellent abrasion resistance as compared with a known cross-linked rubber. The cross-linked rubber is obtained by cross-linking a rubber composition that includes a hydrogenated conjugated diene-based polymer, an olefin-based rubber, and a cross-linking agent, the hydrogenated conjugated diene-based polymer being a hydrogenated product of a polymer that includes a structural unit derived from butadiene, and including at least one of an amino group and a hydrocarbyloxysilyl group at one terminal or each terminal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition containing at least two types of resins and long glass fibers. The composition includes: a resin blend including at least two types of unit resins; long glass fibers having a length of 10 mm or more; and a rubber-based resin, wherein the long glass fibers and the rubber-based resin are used in an amount of 3-30 parts by weight and 0.5-25 parts by weight, respectively, based on 100 parts by weight of the resin blend.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transparent chips for artificial marble and artificial marble including the same. The transparent chips for artificial marble include (A) a halogenated epoxy acrylate resin and (B) metal fibers. The transparent chips are fabricated by adding metal fibers to a transparent resin. The transparent chips for artificial marble can implement both linear stripe patterns and three-dimensional effects inherent thereto, thereby providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Abstract: The phenolic resin composition of the present invention includes a novolac-type phenolic resin, a resorcinol resin, and a curing agent, and is of a solid form. The mixing ratio of the resorcinol resin is preferably more than or equal to 1 part by mass and less than or equal to 100 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the novolac-type phenolic resin. The mixing ratio of the curing agent is preferably more than or equal to 5 parts by mass and less than or equal to 25 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of a total amount of the novolac-type phenolic resin and the resorcinol resin. The phenolic resin cured product is obtained by heat-curing the phenolic resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a halogen-free resin composition and a prepreg and a laminated board prepared therefrom. The halogen-free resin composition contains the following components in parts by weight: 50-100 parts of an epoxy resin; 20-70 parts of benzoxazine; 5-40 parts of a polyphenyl ether; 5-40 parts of allyl benzene-maleic anhydride; 10-60 parts of a halogen-free flame retardant; 0.2-5 parts of a curing accelerator, and 20-100 parts of a filler. The prepreg and laminated board prepared from the halogen-free resin composition have comprehensive performances such as a low dielectric constant, a low dielectric loss, an excellent flame retardance, heat resistance, cohesiveness and moisture resistance, etc., and are suitable for use in a halogen-free high multilayer circuit board.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition that contains a rigid renewable polyester and a polymeric toughening additive is provided. The toughening additive can be dispersed as discrete physical domains within a continuous matrix of the renewable polyester. An increase in the deformation force and elongational strain causes debonding to occur in the renewable polyester matrix at those areas located adjacent to the discrete domains. This can result in the formation of a plurality of voids adjacent to the discrete domains that can help to dissipate energy under load and increase impact strength. To even further increase the ability of the composition to dissipate energy in this manner, an interphase modifier may be employed that reduces the degree of friction between the toughening additive and renewable polyester and thus enhances the degree and uniformity of debonding.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition includes: a polycarbonate resin; a polyalkylene glycol compound; and an organic-inorganic hybrid pigment, and has a yellow index (YI) of about ?2 to about 4 after irradiation with gamma rays, as measured in accordance with ASTM D1925 after irradiating an about 3 mm thick specimen with gamma rays at about 25 kGy and leaving the specimen for 7 days. The polycarbonate resin composition can exhibit excellent properties in terms of color and impact resistance after being irradiated with ionizing radiation.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition including a polyaryl ester, a polymer different from the polyaryl ester, and a phthalone compound according to the formula (I) wherein Z1 represents the atoms necessary to complete a 9- to 13-membered single or fused aromatic ring structure, Z2 represents the atoms necessary to complete a pyridine or quinoline ring, each R1 and each R2 are independently halogen, an alkyl group, an aryl group, a heterocyclic group, an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, an aromatic or aliphatic thioether group, an aromatic or aliphatic carboxylic acid ester group, or an aromatic or aliphatic amide group, a is 0 to 6, b is 0 to 4, n is 1 or 2, and X is present only if n=2 and is a single bond or a divalent organic radical bonded to the Z1 ring structure through an ether, ketone, or thio linkage.

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 at least a 3° C. reduction in a hot crystallization temperature relative to the neat semi-crystalline polymer.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing a bitumen-in-water emulsion comprising contacting (i) bitumen, (ii) water, and (iii) an alkoxylated humus material to obtain a stabilized bitumen-in-water emulsion, wherein the alkoxylated humus material comprises an ethoxylated humus material, a C3+ alkoxylated humus material, or combinations thereof. A method of stabilizing a bitumen-in-water emulsion comprising contacting (i) bitumen, (ii) water, and (iii) an alkoxylated humus material to obtain a stabilized bitumen-in-water emulsion, wherein the alkoxylated humus material comprises an ethoxylated lignite, and the bitumen is extracted from the Orinoco Oil Belt in Venezuela. A stabilized bitumen-in-water emulsion comprising bitumen, water, and an alkoxylated humus material wherein the alkoxylated humus material comprises an ethoxylated humus material, a C3+ alkoxylated humus material, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A pretreatment fluid for printing media with a pigment ink composition includes a liquid vehicle, at least one polymeric binder having pendant carboxyl groups, and an ammonium metal chelate cross-linker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical film including: a base material film; and a primer layer containing a polyester resin and water-dispersible minute particulates on at least one surface of the base material film and having a refractive index difference of 0.03 or less from the base material film, in which the polyester resin includes polyester glycol formed by a reaction of polybasic acid including an aromatic carboxylic acid compound and an aliphatic carboxylic acid compound at a mole ratio of 1:9 to 9:1 and polyol, adhesion force between the optical film and a functional coating layer is excellent, and a rainbow phenomenon is reduced and an optical property is excellent due to a small refractive index difference.

Abstract: Provided is a black fine particulate near-infrared reflective material which is a perovskite-type complex oxide containing at least an alkaline earth metal element, titanium element, and manganese element, having a BET specific surface area within a range of 3.0-150 m2/g. The Hunter L value, as an indicator of blackness, is 30 or less, and the reflectivity at a wavelength of 1200 nm, as an indicator of near-infrared reflective power, is 40% or above.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining a magnesium fluoride (MgF2) sol solution, comprising the steps of providing a magnesium alkoxide precursor in a non-aqueous solvent and adding 1.85 to 2.05 molar equivalents of non-aqueous hydrofluoric acid to said magnesium precursor, characterized in that the reaction proceeds in the presence of carbon dioxide. The invention further relates to sol solutions, method of applying the sol solutions of the invention to surfaces as a coating, and to antireflective coatings obtained thereby.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a melt-in-place acrylic binder that is applied to a substrate in the form of a powder, followed by a fusing together of the binder powder by heat or radiation. Particulate filler is present either on the substrate, mixed with the binder powder, or admixed into the binder powder prior to fusion. The fused binder helps adhere the particulate fillers to the substrate, and may or may not cover the particulate filler.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising an oxidized ?-olefin having 16 to 40 carbon atoms and one or more carboxylic acid or ester groups; a hydrocarbon-soluble ester-containing polymer having at least one branch of 10 to 36 carbon atoms and having a number average molecular weight of 5000 to 300,000; a carboxylic acid of at least 10 carbon atoms; a salt of an alkylarylsulfonic acid; an oil in an amount sufficient to dissolve said metal salt; and optionally, a volatile diluent, provides good rust protection.

Abstract: Disclosed is a carbon nanotube dispersion liquid composition for forming a conductive layer in a display device. The carbon nanotube dispersion liquid composition includes, for example, 0.05 to 20 wt % of carbon nanotubes, 0.02 to 40 wt % of a polyacrylic acid resin, and 50 to 99.93 wt % of C2-C5 straight-chain alkanol, based on the total weight of the carbon nanotube dispersion liquid composition.

Abstract: An automotive refinish coating mixer system includes (a) one or both of (i) at least one pellet of a compressed mixture of metal pigment and a powdered, water-soluble polymer and (ii) at least one pre-measured portion of metal flake pigment sealed in water-soluble polymer film; (b) a plurality of aqueous pigmented and unpigmented bases; and (c) a reducer base.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inkjet ink comprising: one or more monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomers, including 2-methyl-2-ethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-yl)methyl acrylate (MEDA); a pigment; and a photoinitiator.

Abstract: A colored resin particle dispersion having improved fixation to the printed item immediately after printing and improved color development properties for the printed item, and an inkjet ink containing the colored resin particle dispersion. The colored resin particle dispersion contains colored resin particles, a basic dispersant, and a non-aqueous solvent, wherein the colored resin particles contain a colorant and a (meth)acrylic-based resin, and the (meth)acrylic-based resin has a unit A having a carboxyl group, a unit B having a phosphoric acid group and/or a phosphate ester group, and a unit C having an aromatic ring.

Abstract: Curable formulations, cured formulations, and mixtures and composites thereof are described herein, as well as methods of making and using the formulations, mixtures, and composites.

Abstract: A substrate includes two main faces defining two main surfaces separated by edges, the substrate bearing a functional coating deposited on at least one portion of one main surface and a temporary protective layer deposited on at least one portion of the functional coating. The temporary protective layer, cured by drying, by UV irradiation or by an electron beam, has a thickness of at least 1 micrometer and is not soluble in water. This temporary protective layer is obtained from a liquid composition including (meth)acrylate compounds selected from monomers, oligomers, prepolymers or polymers including at least one (meth)acrylate function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an OLED internal light extraction scheme with graded-index layer and embedded scattering particles.

Abstract: A modified epoxy novolac resin composition including a reaction product of: (a) a novolac epoxy resin compound, (b) a cardanol compound, and (c) a catalyst compound; and a process for preparing the above modified epoxy novolac resin composition such that the composition contains cardanol moieties in a concentration of at least 15 weight percent of the composition.