Abstract: A method of recovering lactide which includes introducing a molten resin composition that contains a polylactic acid, a depolymerization catalyst and a carrier resin into a vent chamber (3) that is maintained under a reduced pressure using a first screw conveyer passage (11) that extends in the vent chamber (3), gasifying the lactide contained in the molten resin composition, and recovering a gaseous lactide from the vent chamber, wherein a second screw conveyer passage (60) is provided under the first screw conveyer passage (11) in the vent chamber (3) to recover the carrier resin.

Abstract: An improved method forms and employs a wax to modify asphalt. The method includes: (a) selecting a solid polymeric material, (b) heating the solid polymeric material in an extruder to produce a molten polymeric material, (c) filtering the molten polymeric material, (d) placing the molten polymeric material through a chemical depolymerization process in a reactor to produce a depolymerized polymeric material, and (e) adding the depolymerized material to a pre-wax mixture to produce a polymer-modified asphalt. The addition of wax reduced the mixing time necessary to achieve improved polymer dispersion compared to the control formulation modified bitumen and reduced the viscosity of the neat bitumen. Pre-polymer addition of wax is detrimental to most properties of the resulting modified asphalt. Post-polymer addition improved viscosity reduction, higher softening point and improved dimensional stability.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite polymeric article, an additive for a polymeric article, and a composite polymeric article are provided. The method generally includes providing a plurality of graphene nanoplatelets, providing a plurality of silica nanofibers, providing a polymeric material, and distributing the plurality of silica nanofibers and the plurality of graphene nanoplatelets within the polymeric material to achieve a composite article. The additive for a polymeric article includes a plurality of graphene nanoplatelets and a plurality of silica nanofibers. The composite polymeric article includes a plurality of graphene nanoplatelets, a plurality of silica nanofibers, and a polymeric matrix. The plurality of graphene nanoplatelets and the plurality of silica nanofibers are distributed within the polymeric matrix. The silica nanofibers have a mean cross sectional diameter of not more than 100 nm.

Abstract: A crystalline Boehmite product and a method of forming said product is provided in which the crystalline Boehmite exhibits an average particle size (d50) that is less than 7,000 nanometers. This method comprises preparing an aqueous slurry by mixing together water, large aluminum oxide precursors, a highly dispersible Boehmite grade, and optionally, an organic dispersing agent; adjusting the pH of the slurry; heating the slurry for a predetermined duration of time; collecting the slurry to form a wet cake; and drying the wet cake to obtain the crystalline Boehmite product. The crystalline Boehmite product may be mixed with a plastic resin to form a flame retardant plastic mixture, which can be subjected to a conventional plastic processing method to form a flame retardant composite.

Abstract: A process to prepare stabilized parts having high resistance to ultraviolet (UV) radiation by the injection blow molding of a composition which contains chromium catalyzed ethylene copolymer, hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) and a synergistic amount of zinc oxide (ZnO).

Abstract: An object is to provide a thermal insulation window film that can be easily attached to a window and does not leave an adhesive on the window when removed. The thermal insulation window film comprises one or more principal-component resins selected from the group consisting of a vinyl chloride resin, an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin, an ethylene methacrylic acid copolymer resin, a polyurethane resin, a polyacrylic resin, and a polyester resin, and a plasticizer, wherein the attached state of the film is maintained via a viscous material resulting from a mixture of the principal-component resin and the plasticizer.

Abstract: A flame-retardant aconitic acid-derived small molecule, a process for forming a flame-retardant polymer, and an article of manufacture comprising a material that contains a flame-retardant aconitic acid-derived small molecule are disclosed. The flame-retardant aconitic acid-derived small molecule can be synthesized from aconitic acid obtained from a bio-based source, and can have at least one phosphoryl or phosphonyl moiety with phenyl, allyl, or thioether substituents. The process for forming the flame-retardant polymer can include reacting an aconitic acid derivative with a flame-retardant phosphorus-based molecule to form a flame-retardant aconitic acid-derived small molecule, and combining the flame-retardant aconitic acid-derived small molecule with a polymer. The material in the article of manufacture can be a resin, adhesive, polymer, etc.

Abstract: An electrically conductive composite material includes carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets within a polymer matrix. The carbon nanotubes have an average length greater than 10 ?m. The graphene nanoplatelets form in the range of 0.005 wt. % to 0.06 wt. % of the composite material. Also provided is a mixture having such a composition, an article comprising such a composite material, and a composite production method.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates chitosan-based biopolymers and chitosan biopolymer film based triboelectric nanogenerators generating voltage and current using the triboelectric effect. The chitosan-based biopolymer is a reaction product of at least a chitosan and an acid, and optionally one or more component selected from starch, lignin and/or glycerol.

Abstract: A rubber composition based at least on a reinforcing filler, on a Lewis or Bronsted acid, on a diene elastomer obtained by stereospecific polymerization in the presence of a neodymium-based Ziegler-Natta catalytic system and on a 1,3-dipolar compound comprising an associative group, is provided. The Lewis acid is selected from the group consisting of aluminium oxides, titanium oxides and the compounds M(L)n, with M being boron, magnesium, aluminium, titanium, iron, zinc, indium or ytterbium, L being a monodentate or bidendate ligand and n being an integer ranging from 2 to 4. The Bronsted acid is selected from the group consisting of sulfonic acids. Such a composition exhibits a very low hysteresis.

Abstract: A hose rubber composition that has improved adhesiveness to wires while maintaining rubber property is provided. The hose rubber composition comprises: acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) as a rubber component; sulfur; a thiuram-based compound; and hydrotalcite, wherein a content of the hydrotalcite is 5 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.

Abstract: A process for the continuous synthesis of a modified diene elastomer includes: polymerization by n reactors r1 to rn equipped with an internal stirring system, the reactor r1 being fed by an input solution comprising a solvent, one or more monomers, an anionic polymerization initiator and a polar agent, one or more of the reactors being fed by reinjection of a purified solution comprising solvent and/or monomer(s), the number of dead chains in the output stream from the reactor rn is less than 30% of the number of living chains initiated in the reactor rl, the temperature of each reactor varying from 20° C. to 150° C.; and modification of the living diene elastomer obtained in the preceding stage and exhibiting a polydispersity index varying from 1.1 to 2, making it possible to introduce, into the elastomer, a functional group comprising at least one silicon atom directly connected to the elastomer chain.

Abstract: A rubber composition according to an embodiment includes: a rubber component comprising diene rubber; and fine particles which are formed of a specific polymer and have a glass transition point of ?70° C. to 0° C. The fine particles are fine particles formed of a (meth)acrylate polymer having a constitutional unit represented by formula (1) or formed of a polymer having a constitutional unit represented by formula (4). In formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R2 represents an alkyl group having 4 to 18 carbon atoms. In formula (4), at least one of R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, and R16 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms, and the remainder represents a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A curable composition is provided comprising a curable rubber comprising: a ) 80.0-99.9 wt % of a chloroprene resin; b) 0.06-13 wt % of trimethyl thiourea; and c) 0.06-13 wt % of a benzothiazolesulfenamide, such as N-cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazoles-ulfenamide. The present disclosure additionally provides cured compositions comprising a rubber comprising a crosslinked chloroprene resin and a fire retardant particle system comprising: d) 5-95 wt % particulate magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2); and e) 5-95 wt % particulate aluminum trihydrate (Al(OH)3). In some embodiments the particulate aluminum trihydrate (Al(OH)3) has a mean particle size of greater than 30 microns and less than 400 microns, and more typically a mean particle size of greater than 82 microns. The present disclosure additionally provides sound barrier films comprising the cured compositions according to the present disclosure, in particular fire resistant sound barrier films.

Abstract: The invention relates to rubber mixtures, wherein these comprise at least one rubber, excluding silicone rubber, and at least one silatrane of general formula (I) G-Si(—O—CX1X2—CX1X3—)3N??(I) The rubber mixture is produced by mixing at least one rubber and a silatrane of formula (I). The silatrane of formula (I) may be used as a secondary accelerator in rubber mixtures.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and a second ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, such composition comprising the following properties: a) a melt index (I2) from 2.0 to 10 dg/min; b) a density from 0.922 to 0.935 g/cc; and wherein the second ethylene-based polymer is present in an amount from 60 to 95 weight percent, based on the sum of the weight of the first polymer and the second polymer; and wherein the second ethylene-based polymer has a density greater than, or equal to, 0.924 g/cc; and wherein the first ethylene-based polymer has a melt index less than 2.5 dg/min.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for crosslinking polyolefins through using a substantially-miscible, polyolefin-based, silane-crosslinking-agent carrier and related moisture-crosslinkable polyolefin-based compositions. The method is for crosslinking a first polyolefin includes the steps of: (A) selecting a second polyolefin being substantially-miscible with the first polyolefin and having particles of a morphology selected from the group consisting of powder and substantially spherical; (B) admixing the second polyolefin to the first polyolefin; (C) adsorbing a silane-crosslinking agent onto the second polyolefin, thereby rendering a substantially-miscible, polyolefin-based, silane-crosslinking-agent carrier; (D) melt blending the first polyolefin and the substantially-miscible, polyolefin-based, silane-crosslinking-agent carrier, thereby yielding a moisture-crosslinkable polyolefin-based composition; and (E) crosslinking the moisture-crosslinkable polyolefin-based composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. In an embodiment, the composition includes: A) an ethylene/a-olefin multi-block copolymer having a melt index from 0.2 g/10 min to 8.0 g/10 min; B) a styrenic block polymer comprising from greater than 1 wt % to less that 50 wt % units of polymerized styrene; C) a tackifier; D) an oil; and the composition has a melt index from 3 g/10 min to 50 g/10 min. The composition is suitable for use as a pressure sensitive adhesive layer in a reclosable packaging structure.

Abstract: A production method comprising: (a) a step of melt-mixing a base resin containing a chlorinated polyethylene; an organic peroxide, an inorganic filler, and a silane coupling agent, in specific ratios, at a temperature equal to or higher than a decomposition temperature of the organic peroxide, to prepare a silane master batch; (b) a step of mixing the silane master batch obtained in the step (a) with a silanol condensation catalyst, and then forming the resultant mixture; and conducting at least one of the melt-mixing in the step (a) and the mixing in the step (b) is performed in the coexistence of a chloroprene rubber or a polyvinyl chloride; a heat-resistant chlorine-containing crosslinked resin formed body produced by the method, a silane master batch, a mixture and formed body thereof, and a heat-resistant product.

Abstract: A process of preparing an aqueous solution of a cycloimide-containing polymer includes heating an aqueous solution of a cycloanhydride-containing polymer with a first neutralizing agent at a ratio of cycloanhydride to neutralizing agent of about 1:1 to about 1:1.5 at a temperature and for a time sufficient to form the aqueous solution of the cycloimide-containing polymer having a cycloimide to acid group ratio of about 1:2 to about 1.5:2.

Abstract: A method that has a step (a) of melt-kneading 0.003 to 0.3 part by mass of an organic peroxide, 0.5 to 400 parts by mass of an inorganic filler, and more than 2 parts by mass and 15.0 parts by mass or less of a silane coupling agent, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a resin containing a halogen-containing resin, at a temperature equal to or higher than a decomposition temperature of the organic peroxide, to prepare a silane master batch; a heat-resistant crosslinked resin formed body obtained by the method, a silane master batch, a mixture and a formed body thereof, and a heat-resistant product.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of reducing the hardness of a molded article obtained by cross-linking a cross-linking elastomer. The problem addressed by the present invention is solved by cross-linking a cross-linking elastomer composition including at least a cross-linking elastomer and a fluorine oligomer (a) not including hydrogen.

Abstract: To provide a porous particle with which non-specific adsorption is hardly generated although the porous particle is a synthetic polymer-based particle, the mechanical strength is high, and the dynamic binding capacity is high in a case where a ligand is bound to the porous particle; and a method for producing the same. A method for producing a porous particle, including the following steps 1 and 2; (step 1) dissolving at least one or more of polymers selected from the group consisting of a vinyl alcohol polymer and an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer in an aqueous solvent to prepare a polymer solution; and (step 2) dispersing the polymer solution in a non-aqueous solvent to form a W/O emulsion.

Abstract: A film is described comprising a first film layer having a Tg ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. The first film layer comprises a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition. The film further comprises a second layer proximate the first film layer. The second layer is different than the first film layer. The second may be a cured (meth)acrylic polymer film or coating; a backing such as thermoplastic polymer, woven or nonwoven fabrics, metal foils, paper, foams; or a coverfilm such as a fluoropolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat curable composition that cures to an elastomer. The composition finds special use as an injection moldable sealant, especially for fuel cells. The composition includes at least one (meth)acrylate terminated polyolefin; at least one ester (meth)acrylate monomer comprising a C1 to C30 ester; at least one free radical heat cure initiator; at least one silica filler; and optionally, one or more additives. The composition provides for rapid cure rates on the order of several minutes allowing for mass production. In addition, the formulation viscosity is sufficiently low enough to permit use in a wide variety of injection mold processes.

Abstract: Embodiments of this invention relate to a composition comprising of (A) an anhydride and/or carboxylic acid functionalized, chlorinated olefin-based polymer and/or (b) a styrene-based polymer and/or a functionalized styrene-based polymer, (B) a polyamide wax slurry, and (C) organic solvent, and which composition can be used as an adhesive to bond a fabric to a polyolefin elastomer (POE) thermoplastic sheet, articles made from the composition, and methods of producing the composition and articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic ABS composition reinforced with natural fibres, which comprises an ABS polymer, natural fibres, a compatibilizing polymer, and processing aids comprising a lubricant and titanium dioxide. It relates also to a moulded article prepared from the thermoplastic composition and to its use in extrusion, injection, compression moulding and 3D printing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition, comprising: a thermoplastic resin consisting of 30 to 90 mass % of a polycarbonate resin and 10 to 70 mass % of a styrene-based resin; an ultraviolet absorber; and an N—R type hindered amine light stabilizer, wherein the content of the ultraviolet absorber is 0.01 to 3 parts by mass, and the content of the N—R type hindered amine light stabilizer is 0.01 to 3 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing thermoplastic aromatic polysulfone resin, in which a polymerization reaction is performed in an organic solvent by using compound (A), a dihalogeno compound represented by Formula (I), compound (B), a divalent phenol represented by Formula (II), and compound (C), an alkali metal carbonate, at a charging molar ratio satisfying the following Formulae (1) to (3): (1) 0.900<(A)/(B)<0.990; (2) {(A)/(B)}?0.02<(C)/(B)<{(A)/(B)}+0.01; and (3) (C)/(B)<1.00, In Formulae (I) and (II), R1 to R4 represent an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, X and X? represent a halogen atom, Y represents one or more groups selected from the group consisting of —SO2—, —C(CH3)2—, —CH2—, —O— and —CO—, or a single bond, and n1, n2, n3 and n4 represent an integer of 0 to 4.

Abstract: The present invention thermoplastic polymer composition, an article prepared form the thermoplastic polymer composition, and article made by a LDS process and a process for preparing the same, wherein the thermoplastic polymer 5 composition N comprises a thermoplastic polymer comprising a thermoplastic polyamide or a thermoplastic polyester, a Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) additive, an impact modifier, optionally a reinforcing agent, and a halogen free flame retardant comprising a melamine condensation product, a salt of a polyphosphate and melamine or a melamine condensation product, or a salt of an organic phosphinic acid or diphosphinic 10 acid and a metal, melamine or a melamine condensation product, or any mixture thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a polybutylene terephthalate resin composition which has further improved fluidity (melt fluidity) while maintaining mechanical characteristics. The polybutylene terephthalate resin composition contains 0.05-5 parts by mass of a glycerin fatty acid ester having a hydroxyl value of 200-400, and 0.05-5 parts by mass of a polyvalent alcohol fatty acid ester having a hydroxyl value of 100 or less, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a polybutylene terephthalate resin. The glycerin fatty acid ester preferably contains glycerin and/or a dehydration condensation product thereof, and a fatty acid having 12 or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: A polylactic acid resin composition according to an embodiment of the invention includes a polylactic acid resin, an aliphatic polyester resin, a carbodiimide compound and a metal hydrate, in which the metal hydrate is surface-treated with a specific silane coupling agent; and the carbodiimide compound includes an aliphatic carbodiimide compound.

Abstract: A composition [composition (C)] including: a) an aromatic polycarbonate polymer [PC polymer (P1)]; b) a polaryletherketone polymer [PAEK polymer (P2) and c) an impact modifier [impact modifier (IM)] is herein disclosed. A method for the manufacture of composition (C) and the use of composition (C) for the manufacture of formed articles, in particular parts of electronic devices, more particularly parts of portable or mobile electronic devices are also herein disclosed. Composition (C) may exhibit the following combination of properties: —high impact resistance; —good aesthetic characteristics (colorability); and —high chemical resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising at least one aromatic polycarbonate (component A), at least one styrene graft polymer (component B), at least one thermoplastic styrene copolymer (component C), at least one sulfonated alkane, having from 6 to 40 carbon atoms, as antistatic agent (component D) and also where appropriate one or more of the optional components E and/or F.

Abstract: Polycarbonate-containing compositions having desirable properties, such as good resistance to environmental stress cracking, are achieved using a combination of a polycarbonate polymer, a compatibilizing agent and an olefinic elastomer. The polycarbonate-containing composition may include about 40-98 weight percent of one or more carbonates polymers; about 0.1-10 weight percent of one or more compatibilizing agents; and 0.1-10 weight percent of one or more olefinic elastomers. The polycarbonate-containing compositions (e.g., polycarbonate blend compositions) preferably have good chemical resistance to medium chain triglycerides. The compositions may be employed in components, such as housings, that require resistance to cleaning fluids used in hospitals. For example, the composition may be employed in components that require resistance to hospital grade tuberculosis disinfectants.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising (A) a mixture of homopolymers of polyisocyanates comprising (a1) from 50 wt % to 90 wt % of at least one homopolymer of an aliphatic poly-isocyanate, and (a2) from 10 wt % to 50 wt % of at least one homopolymer of a cycloaliphatic poly-isocyanate, each based on the total weight of (a1) and (a2), (B) at least one polyol selected from the group of polyether polyol and polyester polyol, (C) at least one filler selected from the group of quartz sand, quartz powder, silica, aluminium oxide, titanium oxide, zirconium oxide, Mg(OH)2, AI(OH)3, dolomite [CaMg (CO3)2], AIO(OH), silicon nitride, boron nitride, aluminium nitride, silicon carbide, boron carbide, chalk, calcium carbonate, barite, gypsum, hydromagnesite, zeolites, talcum, mica, kaolin and wollastonite, wherein the at least one filler may be silanized, which, in particular, is suitable for the manufacture of outdoor insulation system articles for electrical engineering by casting, potting, encapsulation, and impregnation

Abstract: A nanocrystal composite comprising a plurality of nanocrystals comprising a core comprising a metal or a semiconductive compound or a mixture thereof and at least one ligand, wherein said core is surrounded by at least one ligand, and a polythiourethane matrix, wherein said polythiourethane matrix is formed by thermal or UV induced nucleophilic addition of polyisocyanates having at least two isocyanate groups and polythiols having at least two thiol groups. Composite of the present invention provides improved thermal and photo thermal stability to the nanocrystals.

Abstract: The various embodiments of the present invention disclose an peroxide-vulcanised TPVs based on Hevea Brasiliensis natural rubber, polypropylene and solid sulfonic acid doped polyaniline [PAni.DBSA] with useful electrical conductivities (up to about 2.1+0.2 S/cm] can be produced by using an internal mixer. The peroxide-vulcanised TPVs exhibit useful physical properties and also possess a reasonable good electromagnetic interferences shielding effectiveness. These peroxide-vulcanised TPVs could be recycled up to 4 times without significant loss of their EMI SE, electrical and physical properties. As a result, they have good potential to be used for manufacturing any EMI shielding products, such as EMI shielding seals and gaskets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultra-thin black polyimide film and a method for preparing the same. The ultra-thin black polyimide film according to the present invention has a thickness of 8 ?m or less, and has not only an excellent gloss and a low light transmittance in the range of visible light, but also an excellent dimensional stability so as to be effectively used in products such as slim devices, coverlays, insulating films, or semiconductor devices, which need to have a good mechanical or thermal properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyarylene sulfide resin composition which has excellent processability and exhibit excellent physical properties due to its more improved compatibility with other polymer materials or fillers, and a molded article including the same. Such polyarylene sulfide resin composition comprises: a polyarylene sulfide including a disulfide repeating unit in the repeating units of the main chain, wherein at least part of end groups of the main chain is hydroxyl group (—OH); and one or more components selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic resin, a thermoplastic elastomer and a filler.

Abstract: An addition-curable silicone rubber composition which contains: 100 parts by weight of (A) an organopolysiloxane that is represented by average composition formula (1) R1aSiO(4-a)/2 (wherein R1 represent monovalent hydrocarbon groups that are the same as or different from each other, and a represents a positive number of 1.5-2.8) and has at least two alkenyl groups, each of which is bonded to a silicon atom, in each molecule; 0.3-20 parts by weight of (B) an organohydrogen polysiloxane that has at least two hydrogen atoms (SiH functional groups), each of which is bonded to a silicon atom, in each molecule; 5-80 parts by weight of (C) a reinforcing silica; and (D) an addition reaction catalyst, which is configured of a platinum group metal, in an amount of 0.5-1,000 ppm relative to the total weight of the components (A) and (B).

Abstract: Provided is a silicone rubber composition that has excellent storage stability and an improved post-curing compression set, and a silicone rubber cross-linked body made from the silicone rubber composition. A silicone rubber composition contains (a) an organopolysiloxane, (b) a cross-linking agent, and (c) a microcapsule type catalyst that is made from resin microparticles encapsulating a cross-linking catalyst, wherein the resin of (c) is one of a thermosetting resin that is thermally cured in the presence of the cross-linking catalyst and a thermosetting resin that is thermally cured in the absence of the cross-linking catalyst.

Abstract: A bio-based or biodegradable binder is provided that may be made by: (a) mixing tall oil pitch with (i) rosin or fatty acid material, (ii) rosin and a fatty acid material, (iii) a tall oil bio fraction and rosin or fatty acid material, or (iv) rosin, fatty acid material, and tall oil bio fraction, wherein pitch, rosin, fatty acid material, and/or tall oil bio fraction is a salt thereof; or (b) mixing at least one of acrylic acid, maleic acid, maleic anhydride, fumaric acid, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or a combination thereof, to a mixture of: (i) tall oil pitch, and rosin or fatty acid material; (ii) rosin, tall oil pitch, and fatty acid material; (iii) tall oil pitch, tall oil bio fraction, and rosin or fatty acid material; or (iv) rosin, tall oil pitch, fatty acid material, and tall oil bio fraction.

Abstract: A polymer modified asphalt (PMA) includes a modifier material mixed with hot asphalt to form a modified asphalt mixture and in which a gelatinous carrier material is mixed with an acidic activator material and a curing agent to form a solid crosslinking agent. The solid crosslinking agent is mixed with the modified asphalt mixture to produce a modified asphalt material having improved rheological characteristics which prevents gel and lump formation in PMA.

Abstract: An anti-icing composition suitable for incorporation in bituminous conglomerates for road paving, comprising an alkali metal chloride, an alkaline-earth metal carbonate, an alkali or alkaline-earth metal formate, a polysiloxane and optionally an line-earth metal chloride, in which the polysiloxane is contained in an amount between 0.5 and 2.0% by weight of the total weight of the composition; it is also described a bituminous conglomerate adapted to provide an anti-icing road paving, comprising aggregates, bitumen, filler and from 2 to 6% by weight of such anti-icing composition of the weight of the aggregates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for preparation of Indigo carmine of Formula (I), in high purity, more than 99.5%.

Abstract: The present invention involves an improved process for the preparation of Indocyanine green of Formula (I) having high purity of about 99%, wherein the process comprises steps of reacting 1,1,2-trimethyl-1H-benzo[e]indole with 1,4-butane sulfone in boiling solvent to give 4-(1,1,2-trimethyl-1H-benzo[e]indolium-3-yl)butane-1-sulfonate. Followed by reacting 4-(1,1,2-trimethyl-1H-benzo[e]indolium-3-yl)butane-1-sulfonate of Formula (IV) and N-phenyl-N-((1E,3E,5E)-5-(phenylimino)penta-1,3-dienyl)acetamide of formula (V) in presence of sodium acetate and alcohol; and extracting the title compound formula (I) with an ester solvent.

Abstract: Provided is a near-infrared-absorbing dye increasing a visible light transmittance and having a near-infrared blocking characteristic. The near-infrared-absorbing dye has an absorption characteristic measured by dissolving the dye in dichloromethane satisfying the following requirements. ?In an absorption spectrum at a wavelength of 400 to 800 nm, there is a maximum absorption wavelength ?max in a wavelength region of 670 nm or more. ?The following relational expression is established between a maximum absorption constant ?A with respect to light with a wavelength of 430 to 550 nm and a maximum absorption constant ?B with respect to light with a wavelength of 670 nm or more, where ?B/?A?65. ?In a spectral transmittance curve, an average transmittance of light with a wavelength of 430 to 460 nm is 94.0% or more when a transmittance at the maximum absorption wavelength ?max is set to 1%.

Abstract: Provided is a quinacridone pigment composition for coloring plastics, particularly engineering plastics. The quinacridone pigment composition has high transparency and high color strength and also has high heat resistance, so that discoloration during molding of a resin (a color change of a molded plate) is very small. Also provided are a masterbatch and a resin molded product that contain the pigment composition. The pigment composition for coloring resins contains a quinacridone pigment and a pigment that absorbs fluorescence in a wavelength range of 500 to 600 nm. The inventors have found that, when the pigment composition is used as a colorant of a resin molded product subjected to a high-temperature thermal history, the change in color, i.e., the discoloration, of the resin molded product obtained is very small. Thus, the present invention has been completed.

Abstract: Described herein are chromophore compounds formed by interaction of ascorbic acid (AA) and a pyranoanthocyanin (PACN) compound. Also described herein are natural food colorant compositions that include chromophore compounds. The pyranoanthocyanins can be formed by the heterocyclic addition of the C4 and 5-OH of an anthocyanin, using a polar metabolite. Also described herein are pyranoanthocyanins, and methods of making and using the same.