Abstract: Provided is a polymer having a sharp melting peak and allowing easy adjustment of the melting peak temperature. Specifically provided is a polymer having two or more kinds of constitutional units containing an alkyl group having 14 or more and 30 or less carbon atoms, wherein the proportions of the number of the two or more kinds of constitutional units containing an alkyl group having 14 or more and 30 or less carbon atoms are each 20% or more, with respect to 100% of the total number of all constitutional units containing an alkyl group having 14 or more and 30 or less carbon atoms. An enthalpy of fusion of the polymer observed within a temperature range of 10° C. or higher and lower than 60° C. in differential scanning calorimetry is 30 J/g or more.

Abstract: An organic dye corresponding to one of the following structures (I) or (II): eD-pi-conjugated chromophore-L-A (I), or A-L-pi-conjugated chromophore-eD (II), where eD represents an electron donor segment, L represents a covalent bond or a spacer segment and in particular a pi-conjugated spacer segment, A represents an electron acceptor segment capable of forming a covalent bond with a semiconductor, in which the pi-conjugated chromophore comprises at least one unit of formula (III): in which the radicals R1 and R2, which are identical or different, represent an optionally substituted aryl group; the radicals R3 to R8, which are identical or different, represent a hydrogen, an optionally substituted alkyl group or an optionally substituted aryl group; and X1 and X2, which are identical or different, are chosen from S, Se and O.

Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L, L1, L2, L3, L4, M, M?, m1, m2, n, x, y and z are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metallic luster pigments, to a process for production thereof and to the use of such metallic luster pigments.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surface-treated carbon black in which a surface of a carbon black is treated with a compound represented by general formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 each represent a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl group, alkenyl group or alkynyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and R1 and R2 may be the same as or different from each other; and M+ represents a sodium ion, potassium ion or lithium ion. The use of this surface-treated carbon black allows to yield a vulcanized rubber low in exothermicity.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of producing silicon compound coated oxide particles in which at least a part of a surface of a metal oxide particle is coated with a silicon compound, wherein wettability and color characteristics are controlled by controlling a ratio of Si—OH bonds contained in the silicon compound coated oxide particles. By the present invention, silicon compound coated oxide particles having controlled wettability such as hydrophilicity, water repellency or oil repellency, and controlled color characteristics of either reflectivity, molar absorption coefficient or transmittance can be provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides nanocrystals(s) containing silicone capping agent(s). Dispersions containing the nanocrystal(s) and at least one of silicone monomer(s), silicone pre-polymer(s), and silicone polymer(s), and optionally additionally containing a solvent are also described. Cured dispersions, compositions of nanocrystal(s) and LEDs and related structures containing the composition(s) are provided in the present disclosure.

Abstract: Compositions useful for forming high gloss, transparent, hard, flexible, weather- and dirt-resistant coatings on substrate surfaces are prepared using a) fluoropolymer, such as KYNAR® resins and KYNAR Aquatec® resins from Arkema Inc, b) fluoropolymer-miscible polymer and c) one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds capable of being cured by free radical means, such as urethane acrylate oligomers and monomer reactive diluents from Sartomer USA, LLC. The compositions are capable of being cured by free radical polymerization induced by, for example, irradiation or heating.

Abstract: This invention provides a convenient method of forming and applying a thermoplastic material for roadway markings, comprising: obtaining individual components of a thermoplastic composite material suitable for roadway markings; mixing and heating the individual components to produce a fully compounded form of the thermoplastic composite material; solidifying and prilling the fully compounded form of the thermoplastic composite material to produce a plurality of thermoplastic prills; on a marking vehicle or mobile apparatus, introducing the thermoplastic prills to an on-board melter to produce a liquid phase of the thermoplastic prills; and applying the liquid phase of the thermoplastic prills to a roadway, thereby marking the roadway. Compositions and systems are also described. Surprisingly, prills melt in approximately half the time as the powder/granular form. Also, the melter can be operated at lower temperature, leading to less discoloration of material.

Abstract: Solutions to the problems of scuffing and chipping of the paint films in high traffic areas and in tight spaces, such as dressing rooms in department stores, where multiple scrapings of the wall paints are created by consumers, clothes hangers, shoes, etc., and hallways and conference rooms in office and other commercial buildings are disclosed. Wax seeded latex polymers admixed with an added wax in architectural compositions and optionally with polyurethane resin are utilized to create paint films that are resistant to scuffing and chipping.

Abstract: Surface treatment compositions are provided comprising: (a) a fluorine-containing polymer; (b) a solvent containing at least one C—F bond; and (c) a rheology modifying component. Also provided are coated articles, comprising: (i) a substrate; and (ii) a self-assembled coating layer applied to at least one surface of the substrate. The self-assembled coating layer is formed from the surface treatment composition above.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a block copolymer comprising at least one polyamide block and at least one polyolefin block to give to the metal-based material onto which it is applied adhesion and anti-corrosion properties. Another subject of the invention is a block copolymer including at least one polyamide block at least one polyolefin block and at least one alkylene block, Its preparation process, a composition containing it and a process for using said composition.

Abstract: An aqueous anti-rust surface treatment composition used for forming a film on a surface of a metal member of the present invention contains a silane coupling agent; a water-soluble transition metal compound containing a water-soluble titanium compound or a water-soluble zirconium compound; a condensed phosphate; and a solvent containing water, in which the condensed phosphate contains a highly condensed phosphate which is a salt of high condensate of equal to or more than four phosphoric acids.

Abstract: A quantum dot-containing composition includes a quantum dot, a ligand having coordinating groups, which coordinates to the surface of the quantum dots, and the ligand is represented by Formula I. In Formula I, A is an organic group including one or more coordinating groups selected from an amino group, a carboxy group, a mercapto group, a phosphine group, and a phosphine oxide group, Z is an (n+m+l)-valent organic linking group, R is a group including an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an alkynyl group each of which may have a substituent, Y is a group having a polymer chain which has a degree of polymerization of 3 or greater and which includes a polyacrylate skeleton or the like. n and m are each independently 1 or greater, l is 0 or greater, and n+m+l is integer 3 or greater. At least two coordinating groups are included in a molecule.

Abstract: A coating composition or a polymer composition containing UV/HEV absorbing material has a ratio of electromagnetic radiation absorption at 450 nm to that at 320 nm of greater than 5%, preferably greater than 10% and more preferably greater than 20%. An additive for incorporation into a coating, or for incorporation into a polymer, comprises nanoparticles of cerium oxide in combination with at least one other metal oxide. The additive is configured so that the coating when applied to a surface, or the polymer, has a total absorption of at least 10% of electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength band between 400 nm and 500 nm. A wood coating comprising the additive, having a total absorption of at least 10% of electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength band between 400 nm and 500 nm, is also disclosed.

Abstract: In a coloring ultraviolet protective agent, the average molar absorption coefficient in the wavelength range from 200 nm to 380 nm is increased, and the color characteristics in the visible region are controlled. The coloring ultraviolet protective agent is useful for shielding ultraviolet rays and coloring.

Abstract: Provided is an active-energy-ray-curable liquid composition containing a monomer (A) having a hydrogen-bonding capacity and a solvent (B) having a hydrogen-bonding capacity, wherein the active-energy-ray-curable liquid composition satisfies conditions below, <Conditions> a cured product obtained by irradiating the active-energy-ray-curable liquid composition with 500 mJ/cm2 of an active energy ray is a solid having a compressive stress of 2.0 kPa or greater when compressed by 1% at 25 degrees C., and the cured product has a water decaying property.

Abstract: A 3D printed article comprising a 3D printable composition comprising from 92.0 to 99.5% by weight of a poly-lactide based on the total weight of the 3D printable composition; and from 0.5 to 8.0% by weight of a co- or ter-polymer based on the total weight of the 3D printable composition; said co- or ter-polymer comprising (i) 50.0 to 99.9% by weight of ethylene monomer based on the total weight of the co- or ter-polymer composition; (ii) 0.1 to 50.0% by weight of an unsaturated anhydride-, epoxide- or carboxylic acid-containing monomer based on the total weight of the co- or ter-polymer composition; and iii) 0 to 50.0% by weight of a (meth)acrylic ester monomer based on the total weight of the co- or ter-polymer composition.

Abstract: An object is to provide a non-aqueous inkjet ink composition which offers excellent fine print reproducibility, solid fill property, and anti-mottling property on printed matters, even when it is printed, at high speed, on materials whose printing surface is constituted by a polyvinyl chloride polymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, or other vinyl polymer, etc., and which also offers excellent rub resistance, solvent resistance, discharge stability, and resolubility of dried coating film, and has a high flash point. To achieve the object, a non-aqueous inkjet ink composition is provided which contains an acrylic resin, a ketone resin, a pigment, and a pigment dispersant, as well as propylene carbonate and diethylene glycol alkyl ether as an organic solvent.

Abstract: Thiol modified acylphosphine oxide photoinitiators exhibiting improved smell and extractability are disclosed. Also disclosed is a UV curable inkjet ink containing an acylphosphine oxide photoinitiator and a polymerizable compound, wherein the acylphosphine oxide photoinitiator includes one or more acyl groups substituted by a thiol.

Abstract: A specific RAFT functionalized photoinitiator and its use in radiation curable compositions, inks and inkjet inks. The specific RAFT functionalized photoinitiator can be advantageously used to reduce migrateables and bad odour.

Abstract: To provide an actinic-ray-curable ink set for ink-jet recording which is excellent in thick-film curability even when a UV-LED lamp is used as a light source, and has uniform curing sensitivity across different colors.

Abstract: An inkjet ink set includes a silver inkjet ink and a flushing liquid, characterized in that the flushing liquid includes at least 25 wt % of 2-phenoxy ethanol based on the total weight of the flushing liquid.

Abstract: Provided herein is an ink immobilizing composition that includes a polymeric agent acting as a property-adjusting agent, capable of causing immobilization of a property-sensitive ink composition upon contact therebetween on the surface of a substrate, as well as a process of printing an image, a kit for printing, and a substrate having an image printed thereon afforded by using the polymer-containing immobilizing composition.

Abstract: To provide a liquid composition whereby a resin powder can be uniformly dispersed in a resin or the like without being scattered, and a method for producing a film, a laminate or the like by using the liquid composition. The liquid composition comprises a liquid medium and a resin powder dispersed in the liquid medium, and characterized in that the average particle size of the resin powder is from 0.3 to 6 ?m, the volume-based cumulative 90% diameter of the resin powder is at most 8 ?m, and the resin powder is a resin containing a fluorinated copolymer having a specific functional group. And, the method is a method for producing a film, a laminate or the like by using the liquid composition.

Abstract: Provided is a heat insulating material having improved adhesion of interface between a porous body and a polymeric cover material, and a method for forming a coating of the heat insulating material. The heat insulating material includes a composite material containing an aerogel in a nonwoven fabric, and a cover material including a fluororesin for covering the composite material, in which the cover material has a plurality of grain boundaries on a surface of the cover material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and the product obtainable by the process for the preparation of an aqueous anionically stabilized polymer dispersion comprising a first emulsion polymerization of a first monomer mixture comprising acid functional monomers and substantially no amine functional monomers to form a the first phase oligomer, neutralising and a second emulsion polymerisation in the presence of the emulsion of the first phase of a second monomer mixture comprising amine functional monomers having sterically hindered secondary amine or tertiary amine groups and substantially no acid functional monomers to form a second phase of an amine functional polymer wherein the two phases are unmixed and separate. The invention further relates to the dispersions further comprising reactive and/or non-reactive co-binder, in particular polyepoxide co-binder and also relates to the use of the dispersions for preparation of coating compositions and coatings with anti-bleeding properties.

Abstract: A coating material of the present invention includes an insulating resin, and dispersion particles dispersed in the insulating resin. The dispersion particle includes a core particle containing zinc oxide as a main component and having nonlinear resistance, and a resin layer covering the surface of the core particle and having an average thickness being less than or equal to 5.0 ?m. The coating material of the present invention is a coating material for coating an inner surface of a ground tank of a gas insulated switchgear.

Abstract: The invention provides a silicone-modified epoxy resin composition comprising a silicone-modified epoxy resin having at least two epoxy groups, obtained from hydrosilylation reaction of an alkenyl-containing epoxy compound with an organopolysiloxane, a silicone-modified phenolic resin having at least two phenolic hydroxyl groups, obtained from hydrosilylation reaction of an alkenyl-containing phenol compound with an organopolysiloxane, black pigment, and an inorganic filler. Because of excellent tracking resistance, the epoxy resin composition is suited for encapsulating semiconductor devices.

Abstract: Autonomous detection of damage in a polymer coating is described by utilizing microcapsules in a polymer coating having free and/or residual amines. The microcapsules contain a color indicator, such as 2?,7?-dichlorofluorescein (DCF), bromophenol blue (BPB) or fluorescamine, which is reactive with the free and/or residual amines present in the polymer coating. For coatings without the presence of free and/or residual amines, a color indicator microcapsule can be combined with a second type of microcapsule filled with a base. When sufficient damage is inflicted to the coating, the microcapsules in and/or around an area of the damage will rupture, and the color indicator will react with the free and/or residual amines or the base to autonomically indicate the area in which the coating has been damaged.

Abstract: An insulating film of the present invention includes a resin formed of polyimide, polyamide-imide, or a mixture thereof, and ceramic particles having a specific surface area of 10 m2/g or more, in which the ceramic particles form aggregated particles and a content of the ceramic particles is in a range of 5 vol % or more and 60 vol % or less.

Abstract: A coating film-forming composition includes a hydrolysis-condensation product of a hydrolyzable silane and fine inorganic particles subjected to a special dispersion treatment, that can be formed into a highly heat-resistant, highly transparent coating film capable of exhibiting a high refractive index and having a large thickness and excellent storage stability as a coating composition; and a process for producing the coating film-forming composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for coating an inert or naturally occurring material with a silk polypeptide. It further relates to a coated inert or naturally occurring material obtainable by said method and to uses thereof. It also relates to products comprising said coated material.

Abstract: Bioactive coatings that are stabilized against inactivation by weathering are provided including a base associated with a chemically modified enzyme, and, optionally a first polyoxyethylene present in the base and independent of the enzyme. The coatings are optionally overlayered onto a substrate to form an active coating facilitating the removal of organic stains or organic material from food, insects, or the environment.

Abstract: Bioactive coatings that are stabilized against inactivation by weathering are provided including a base associated with a chemically modified enzyme, and, optionally a first polyoxyethylene present in the base and independent of the enzyme. The coatings are optionally overlayered onto a substrate to form an active coating facilitating the removal of organic stains or organic material from food, insects, or the environment.

Abstract: Bioactive coatings suitable for facilitating removal of a fingerprint when contacting the coating are provided including a base associated with a chemically modified enzyme, and, optionally a first polyoxyethylene present in the base and independent of the enzyme. The coatings are optionally overlayered onto a substrate. Also provided are processes of facilitating fingerprint removal.

Abstract: Water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion compositions having freeze-thaw stability are provided which include water, at least one hydrocarbon solvent, at least one nonionic emulsifier, and at least one freeze-thaw stabilizer which either prevents breaking of the emulsion after a freeze-thaw cycle or enables the emulsion to be re-formed following breaking after a freeze-thaw cycle by simple shaking of the emulsion composition. Preferred freeze-thaw stabilizers are polyols (e.g., glycerin), sugars (e.g., sucrose), polar aprotic solvents (e.g., dimethyl sulfoxide) and amphoteric compounds (e.g., lauryl dimethyl amine oxide). The freeze-thaw stabilizers are particularly useful in furniture care, shoe care and auto care cleaning and/or polishing products including therein water, hydrocarbon solvent(s), nonionic emulsifier(s) and additives, such as film former(s), surfactant(s), fragrance component(s) and preservative(s).

Abstract: The present invention provides chemical mechanical (CMP) polishing pads for polishing a substrate chosen from a semiconductor substrate comprising the CMP polishing pad and having one or more endpoint detection windows which is the cured product of a reaction mixture of a linear cycloaliphatic urethane macromonomer having two (meth)acrylate endgroups bound via cycloaliphatic dicarbamate esters to a polyether, polycarbonate or polyester chain having an average molecular weight of from 450 to 2,000, or an cycloaliphatic urethane oligomer thereof, and an aliphatic initiator, wherein the total isocyanate content in the urethane macromonomer ranges from 3.3 to 10 wt. %, and, further wherein, the composition comprises less than 5 wt. % of unreacted (meth)acrylate monomer and is substantially free of unreacted isocyanate. Regardless of their hardness or lack thereof, the endpoint detection windows provide excellent durability when wet.

Abstract: A coating glue method of a display module is provided. The display module includes a flexible display panel and a cover disposed on the flexible display panel, wherein the coating glue method of the display module includes the following steps: coating a transparent glue in a non-cured state between the flexible display panel and the cover, wherein the flexible display panel and the cover include a bending portion and a non-bending portion; using a blocking curing material to cover the bending portion and the transparent glue inside the bending portion; and curing the transparent glue inside the non-bending portion. The disclosure further provides a display module and a display device including the display module. In the disclosure, the transparent glue inside the bending portion is not cured and the transparent glue inside the non-bending portion is not cured to improve the adhesion and fluidity of the display panel.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a thermoplastic adhesive product that can be automatically and continuously supplied to a hot melt tank and that can be produced easily. Provided is a thermoplastic adhesive product which is a long object in the form of a string or a sheet including a thermoplastic adhesive and which is rollable.

Abstract: Provided is a PSA sheet capable of providing greater air release properties. The present invention provides a release-linered PSA sheet comprising a PSA sheet and a release liner covering an adhesive face of the PSA sheet. The PSA sheet has a coating layer that partially forms the adhesive face. The release liner has an arithmetic average roughness of 0.1 ?m or greater on the PSA sheet side surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape comprising or consisting of a moisture-curing composition comprising or consisting of: A 5 to 60 parts by weight of at least one film-former component; B 40 to 95 parts by weight of at least one epoxide component; C 10 to 500 parts by weight of at least one moisture-activatable curing agent; D optionally 0.1 to 15 parts by weight of at least one stabilizer, and E optionally 0.1 to 200 parts by weight of at least one additive, based in each case on the moisture-curing composition, with the parts by weight of components A and B adding up to 100 and with the moisture-curing composition being characterized in that the moisture-activatable hardener C comprises or consists of at least one blocked amine. The invention further relates to a method for assembling two components using such adhesive tape.

Abstract: A structural adhesive film is provided whereby both adhesion and edge coverage can be achieved. The structural adhesive film (1) includes a first curable resin layer (1a) containing a first thermosetting resin and a first foaming agent; and a second curable resin layer (1b) containing a second thermosetting resin. A curing temperature of the first curable resin layer (1a) is lower than a curing temperature of the second curable resin layer (1b); and a foaming starting temperature of the first foaming agent is lower than the curing temperature of the first curable resin layer (1a).

Abstract: A polymer composition for use in a hot melt adhesive comprises at least one semierystalline, low molecular weight (LMW) propylene-based polymer; at least one essentially amorphous, high molecular weight (HMW) propylene-based polymer; and at least one essentially amorphous, LMW propylene-based polymer. A hot melt adhesive composition further contains a tackifier, a plasticizer, an antioxidant, and optionally a wax, a filler, a colorant, a UV absorber, another polymer, or combinations thereof The hot melt adhesive is useful for a variety of industrial applications where bonding of low surface energy substrates is encountered, including disposable nonwoven hygienic articles, labeling and other assembly applications.

Abstract: Provided herein is a solvent-based pressure sensitive adhesive comprising a polymer comprising a vinyl acetate monomer, an acrylic ester monomer, and a monomer having hydroxyl or amine functionality. The adhesive also comprise a crosslinker. The coated and dried adhesive has outgassing of less than 2000 ng/cm2, even when applied to an electronic device that is operated at elevated temperature.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition contains an acrylic resin (A) and an isocyanatecrosslinking agent (B), in which a content of the isocyanate crosslinking agent (B) with respect to 100 parts by mass of the acrylic resin (A) is 0.05 to 5 parts by mass, and the acrylic resin (A) contains a monomer (a1) having a hydroxyl group in an amount of 20% by mass or more, and N-vinylacetamide (a2) in an amount of 0.5% to 5% by mass as a monomer unit.

Abstract: An adhesive film includes an upper protective layer, a lower protective layer, and an adhesive layer between the upper protective layer and the lower protective layer. The adhesive layer includes an acrylic resin, a photoinitiator, and a fluorinated monomer. The fluorinated monomer includes an amount of 0.1 parts by weight or more based on 100 parts by weight of the acrylic resin.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an adhesive sheet that can be easily peeled without causing deformation or the like of the adherend when the load applied per unit area of the adhesive sheet at the time of affixation is set to a light load of about 5 N/cm2 or less, and that can exhibit very excellent adhesive strength when the load is set to about 10 N/cm2 or more. The present invention relates to an adhesive sheet comprising an adhesive layer (A) that has a storage modulus at 23° C. in the range of 1×104 Pa to 5×106 Pa and has a surface with a center line average surface roughness Ra in the range of 0.2 ?m to 5.0 ?m to be in contact with an adherend.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermally curable adhesive compound consisting of the following components: (A) 4.9 to 34.9 wt % (relative to the total amount of the curable adhesive compound) of an epoxide-functionalized (co)polymer having a weight-average molar mass in the range of 5,000 g/mol to 200,000 g/mol, based on more than 30 to 100 wt %, preferably 50 to 100 wt %, (relative to the total amount of the monomers on which the epoxide-functionalized (co)polymer is based) of at least one type of (meth)acrylic (co)monomer (a) functionalized with an epoxy group, (B) 0.1 to 5 wt % (relative to the total amount of the curable adhesive compound) of at least one thermally activatable curing agent for a cationic curing of epoxides, (C) 65 to 95 wt % (relative to the total amount of the curable adhesive compound) of at least one type of matrix polymer as a film-forming agent, (D) optionally 0 to 30 wt % of additional components.

Abstract: A method of adhering a substantially cured or fully cured silicone based material to a substrate surface is provided. The silicone based material is obtained by curing a condensation curable composition. The condensation curable composition comprises: (I) at least one condensation curable silyl terminated polymer having at least one hydrolysable and/or hydroxyl functional group(s) per molecule; (II) a cross-linker selected from the group of silanes having at least two hydrolysable groups per molecule; and/or silyl functional molecules having at least two silyl groups, each silyl group containing at least one hydrolysable group; and (III) a condensation catalyst selected from the group of titanates and zirconates. The method includes applying a reactive interlayer to the substrate surface and applying pressure to sandwich the reactive interlayer between a surface of the silicone based material and the substrate surface, thereby causing chemical bonding of the silicone based material to the substrate.