Abstract: A subject-matter of the invention is a process for the depolymerization of a polyester feedstock comprising opaque PET, the said process comprising at least the stages of conditioning, of depolymerization and of separation of the diol and of separation of the liquid effluent rich in monomers, followed by a decolouration stage.

Abstract: In a method for reducing a volatile organic compound, a polyurethane foam contains a compound represented by the following formula (1). (wherein, —N?R represents the following partial structural formula (A) or the following partial structural formula (B), and X? represents an anion.) (wherein, R1 is preferably a methyl group.) (wherein, R2 is preferably a methyl group and “n” preferably represents 1.

Abstract: A plasticizer composition comprising (a) at least one compound of the general formula (I), in which R1a, R1b and R1c are each independently C3- to C5-alkyl (b) at least one compound of the general formula (II), in which R2a and R2b are each independently C7- to C12-alkyl.

Abstract: A plasticizer composition comprising (a) at least one compound of the general formula (I), in which R1a, R1b and R1c are each independently C3 to C5-alkyl (b) at least one compound of the general formula (II), in which R2a and R2b are each independently C8-alkyl.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition containing (I) a compound of the formula (I) and (II) a compound of the formula (II) wherein the radicals R1 independently of one another are C1-C18 alkyl or C3-C12 cycloalkyl; the radicals X1 independently of one another are hydrogen, C1-C18 alkyl, C3-C12 cycloalkyl or a group of the formula (III-I); the radicals X2 independently of one another are hydrogen, C1-C18 alkyl, C3-C12 cycloalkyl or a group of the formula (III-II); and Y1 is C2-C12 alkylene.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane mixtures comprising a silane of the formula I (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)n—Sx—(R4—S)n—R3—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y??(I) and a silane of the formula II (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)z—S—R3—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y??(II) where the molar ratio of silane of the formula I to silane of the formula II is 19:81-81:19. The silane mixture according to the invention can be prepared by mixing the silanes of the formula I and silanes of the formula II.

Abstract: Provided is: A glove dipping composition including, at least: an elastomer that contains a (meth)acrylonitrile-derived structural unit, an unsaturated carboxylic acid-derived structural unit and a butadiene-derived structural unit in a polymer main chain; a polycarbodiimide; zinc oxide and/or an aluminum complex; water; and at least one pH modifier selected from an ammonium compound and an amine compound, in which glove dipping composition the polycarbodiimide includes at least one polycarbodiimide containing a hydrophilic segment in its molecular structure and has an average polymerization degree of 3.8 or higher and a carbodiimide equivalent of 260 to 600; the polycarbodiimide is added in an amount of 0.1 to 4.0% by weight and zinc oxide and/or the aluminum complex is/are added in an amount of 0.1 to 5.6% by weight with respect to the total solid content of the glove dipping composition; and the glove dipping composition has a pH of 9.0 to 11.5.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition suitable for use in pipe applications, the composition comprising: an ultra-high molecular weight ethylene-based polymer having an intrinsic viscosity from 5 to 50 deciliters/gram; a polyethylene resin comprising a first molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component and a second molecular weight ethylene-based polymer component, wherein the polyethylene resin has a density from 0.930 to 0.960 g/cc; a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer having a density of from 0.850 to 0.910 g/cc; and, optionally, a fluoropolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypropylene resin composition for a microporous film which can reduce the product defect rate due to stabilization of porous formation by stabilizing film formation and also can obtain a film suitably usable for a separator, a filtration membrane, a separation membrane and a filter since the microporous film can be thinned due to high rigidity, and more specifically, relates to a polypropylene resin composition for a microporous film wherein the composition comprises 5 to 30% by weight of polypropylene resin (X) having specific MFR, molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn by GPC, melt tension (MT), branching index g? and mm fraction of the propylene unit triads by 13C-NMR, satisfying specific conditions concerning gels and having a long chain branched structure and 95 to 70% by weight of polypropylene resin (Y) having a specific MFR and excluding the polypropylene resin (X).

Abstract: Caps and closures comprising high density polyethylene, polyolefin elastomer and polypropylene wherein the amount of high density polyethylene is more than 50% by weight of the total amount of high density polyethylene, polyolefm elastomer and polypropylene and wherein the total amount of high density polyethylene, polyolefin elastomer and polypropylene is 100% by weight.

Abstract: A heterophasic propylene polymerization material containing a propylene homopolymer component or a specific propylene copolymer component, and a specific ethylene-?-olefin copolymer component, in which (i) the amount of the xylene-soluble component is 40% by weight or more, (ii) the limiting viscosity [?]C X I S of the xylene-insoluble component is 1.50 dL/g or more, (iii) the ratio of the limiting viscosity [?]C X S of the xylene-soluble component to the limiting viscosity [?]C X I S of the xylene-insoluble component is 1.5 or less, and (iv) the content of monomer units derived from ethylene and ?-olefins having 4 to 12 carbon atoms in the xylene-insoluble component is 6% by weight or more.

Abstract: Provided are a perfluoroelastomer composition which contains 100 parts by weight of a perfluoroelastomer containing a constituent unit derived from a nitrile group-containing monomer, and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of ketjen black; and a sealing material including a crosslinked product of the perfluoroelastomer composition.

Abstract: The invention pertains to certain fluoroelastomer compositions comprising an iodine-containing (per)fluoroelastomer of low molecular weight and certain organic peroxides, possessing outstanding cross-linking behaviour at limited temperatures, and yielding resulting final parts exhibiting good mechanical and sealing properties, while avoiding discoloring/degradation phenomena, and enabling easy colour match in a wide range of colours.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided which includes a resin component, a fibrous filler, and a plate-like filler. With respect to 100 parts by mass of the resin component, the content of the fibrous filler is from 30 parts by mass or more to 100 parts by mass or less, the content of the plate-like filler is from 20 parts by mass or more to 80 parts by mass or less, and the total content of the fibrous filler and the plate-like filler is from 50 parts by mass or more to 180 parts by mass or less. The resin component includes an amorphous resin, and the content of the amorphous resin is from 60 parts by mass or more to 100 parts by mass or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an additive composition for the preparation of polycondensation polymers wherein the additive combination is present in the polycondensation reaction and wherein the additive combination comprises one or more compounds of the formula (A) wherein R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, and R18 are independently selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, tert.-butyl, linear or branched pentyl, linear or branched hexyl, linear or branched heptyl, linear or branched octyl or linear and branched nonyl groups, and R21 and R22 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, O(C1-C6-Acyl) and O—R3, wherein R3 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, tert.

Abstract: An oxygen-absorbing resin composition containing an ethylene terephthalate type polyester resin and an organic oxygen absorber and, further, containing cobalt in an amount of 5 to 50 ppm and titanium in an amount of 1 to 15 ppm calculated as elements.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns polycarbonate blends polycarbonate blend comprising (i) about 50 wt % to about 98 wt % of one or more polycarbonates produced by a melt polymerization process; (ii) about 2 wt % to about 50 wt % of a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer with a siloxane content of 10 wt % to 40 wt % based on the total weight of the polycarbonate-polysiloxane, in an amount effective to provide a total siloxane content of 0.5 wt % to 10 wt % based on the total weight of the blend.

Abstract: A polymer composition that is capable of exhibiting a unique combination of ductility (e.g., tensile elongation at break), impact strength (e.g., Charpy notched impact strength), and dimensional stability is provided. For example, the polymer composition may contain a liquid crystalline polymer in combination with an epoxy-functionalized olefin copolymer and an inorganic particulate material.

Abstract: A composition comprising a) an epoxy resin; b) a silicone resin; and c) an organosilane coupling agent having at least one protecting functional group, is disclosed. The composition can be used for coating applications.

Abstract: A silicone composition includes a multiphase mixture of a low-refractive silicone having a refractive index n25D589 less than 1.45 and a high-refractive silicone having a refractive index n25D589 greater than 1.50, wherein a proportion of high-refractive silicone is 0.1 to 5.0 mass percent in relation to a total mass of high-refractive and low-refractive silicone, and the high-refractive silicone forms inclusions within the low-refractive silicone.

Abstract: An asphalt mixture is provided which comprises an aggregate, an asphalt, a lubricative solidification material, and an alkaline additive material, which are mixed together. The asphalt mixture is characterized in that the lubricative solidification material contains a C6-C30 saturated fatty acid in an amount of 50 to 100 wt %. The present invention can provide an asphalt mixture that can develop strength within a relatively short time after paving and can give a paved body having enhanced strength and excellent rut resistance and flexibility.

Abstract: A composite and method for producing the composite by incorporating wood or wood pulp fibres with a suitable thermoplastic polymer and coupling agent are described. Homogeneous, void-free transparent/translucent thermoplastic materials in the form of pellets, films or three-dimensional moldable products are produced. The wood pulp fibres can be discrete natural fibres, and flexible assemblies of nano to micro elements, e.g., assemblies of aggregated carbon nanotubes. It is also possible to use our vacuum-assisted co-extrusion process to produce hybrid composites comprising the wood pulp fibre and a further rigid fibre, like glass or carbon fibres, and a flexible fibre or fibrillar network, like cellulose fibres or cellulose filaments. The thermoplastic resin can be, but not limited to, polyolefins, like polypropylene or polyethylene, or polyesters, like polylactic acid, or co-polymers, like acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymer.

Abstract: A method for producing 1,4-diphenylamino-5,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone provides a dye with high colour strength and excellent brilliance for colouring plastics.

Abstract: Novel red methine dyes, methods for the preparation thereof, and use thereof for dyeing plastics, especially vinyl polymers, provide red colourings with improved colour strengths and improved colour brilliance.

Abstract: A process of producing a surface-reacted calcium carbonate is described. In embodiments, a calcium carbonate-comprising material is treated with at least one H3O+ ion donor, carbon dioxide, and at least one water-soluble metal cation source in an aqueous medium to form an aqueous suspension of surface-reacted calcium carbonate. A surface-reacted calcium carbonate obtained by said process and its use are also described.

Abstract: Compositions having solid core particles with functionalizing layers over at least a portion of the outer surfaces of the solid core particles are described. The functionalizing layers are formed from a reaction product of a 1,1-di-activated vinyl compound, or a multifunctional form thereof, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for oxidizing a carbon black which can prevent or alleviate change in the surface oxidation degree of the carbon black by a residual ozone after surface oxidation reforming, and a method for preparing the carbon black by comprising it in a single continuous process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a paint mixture containing a paint and paper sludge-derived sintered carbonized porous grains, the use of the paint mixture for removing lint, a composite structure containing the paint mixture and a lint removal method for the paper machine in the papermaking process, for the printing and/or copying process, and for the electric control panels in the papermaking mill to prevent piling and sticking troubles and/or fire breakout caused by lint generated during the operation of paper machine and equipment in the paper converting process. The provided paint mixture and method also reduces paper breakages of the paper machine. The provided paint mixture and method is composed of preparation of a mixture of paint and paper sludge-derived sintered carbonized porous grains and then paint, e.g., machines and/or equipment located after the Yankee dryer, steel pipe handrails in a household papers manufacturing mill.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for modifying a covalent organic framework (COF), the method comprising: contacting a COF comprising an imine group with a phenylacetylene in, or to form, a mixture, in a suitable reaction condition for converting the imine group into a quinoline group, and COF comprising a quinolone group. The present invention also provides for a superhydrophobic surface comprising a solid surface coated with or comprising the covalent organic framework (COF).

Abstract: The disclosure provides an anti-adhesive composition for unvulcanized rubbers which enables a reduction in anti-adhesive-induced dusting, can exhibit high anti-adhesive properties even in a small application amount, and brings about high slipperiness. The anti-adhesive composition for unvulcanized rubbers includes (A) a water-soluble polymer, (B) particles of a water-insoluble organic polymer, (C) a metal soap, (D) a surfactant and water. The anti-adhesive composition for unvulcanized rubbers includes, with respect to the whole mass of the components excluding the water, 30 mass % or more the component (A), 1-20 mass % the component (B), 20-50 mass % the component (C), and 10-20 mass % the component (D).

Abstract: The invention relates to a powder coating composition for low temperature curing that can be used on temperature sensitive substrates and, despite of the low curing temperature, has excellent flow properties and forms a coating with excellent appearance and nevertheless also good mechanical and weathering properties. The invention also relates to an advantageous process for the manufacture of the powder coating composition. Said powder coating composition comprises a poly-acid functional polyester component A, a poly-epoxy functional component B, a poly-anhydride functional component C and a thermosetting curing catalyst D. The invention also relates to a polyester for use in the powder coating compositions according to the invention, in particular for durable powder coatings.

Abstract: Ruptureable, dual reagent mono-capsules are disclosed that have a pre-formed capsule having a core composition, which includes a first reagent, encapsulated within a polymer wall, and a shell connected to an exterior surface of the polymer wall by a surfactant. The shell is made from a second reagent that is chemically bonded to the surfactant by a chemical electrostatic interaction. Upon rupture of the polymer wall of the mono-capsule, the first reagent and the second reagent chemically react with one another to form a reaction product.

Abstract: Directed bioadhesion coatings, methods of forming directed bioadhesion coatings, and methods of directing bioadhesion are provided. In particular, methods of forming directed bioadhesion coatings include providing a substrate having a graft monomer layer on a surface thereof, selectively removing discrete portions of the graft monomer layer to expose the substrate surface, polymerizing any remaining portions of the graft monomer layer via reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) polymerization with a RAFT chain transfer agent to form a plurality of graft polymers, and simultaneously with polymerizing the remaining graft monomer layer, grafting the plurality of graft polymers to the substrate to form a chemical pattern on the substrate.

Abstract: A fibrous carbon nanostructure dispersion liquid having excellent dispersibility of fibrous carbon nanostructures is provided. A fibrous carbon nanostructure dispersion liquid comprises: fibrous carbon nanostructures with a tap density of 0.024 g/cm3 or less; and a solvent.

Abstract: An optical filter includes an absorption layer containing a near-infrared absorbing dye with an absorption characteristic in dichloromethane satisfying (i-1) to (i-3). (i-1) In an absorption spectrum of a wavelength of 400 to 800 nm, there is a maximum absorption wavelength ?max in 670 to 730 nm. (i-2) Between a maximum absorption coefficient ?A of light with a wavelength of 430 to 550 nm and a maximum absorption coefficient ?B of light with a wavelength of 670 to 730 nm, the following relational expression: ?B/?A?65 is established. (i-3) In a spectral transmittance curve, the difference between a wavelength ?80 with which the transmittance becomes 80% on a shorter wavelength side than the maximum absorption wavelength with the transmittance at the maximum absorption wavelength ?max set to 10% and the maximum absorption wavelength ?max is 65 nm or less.

Abstract: An ink composition including an epoxy resin, and an amine curing agent. The epoxy resin is formed by reacting a bifunctional epoxy monomer, an adipic acid, and a polyisocyanate. The ink composition is formed by mixing the epoxy resin and the amine curing agent. The preparing of the epoxy resin includes mixing an epoxy functional monomer and an adipic acid to form an epoxy intermediate, and mixing the epoxy intermediate with a polyisocyanate to form the epoxy resin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polymers, which can be incorporated in pigment dispersions and inkjet ink compositions, comprising first monomers selected from ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomers, and second monomers selected from maleic anhydride, maleic acid, and salts, esters, imides, and amides thereof. The polymers can have a portion of the second monomers functionalized with at least one organic group having a calcium index value greater than or equal to a calcium index value of phenylphosphonic acid. Additionally and/or alternatively, the at least one polymer can be crosslinked via the second monomers. Dispersions and inkjet ink compositions comprising such polymers can also further comprise at least one pigment and a liquid vehicle. Also disclosed are methods of making such polymers.

Abstract: A non-aqueous inkjet orange ink composition includes a pigment, a pigment dispersant, and an organic solvent, wherein the pigment contains C.I. Pigment Orange 36 and at least one type of pigment selected from C.I. Pigment Red 242, C.I. Pigment Red 254, and C.I. Pigment Orange 71. The non-aqueous inkjet orange ink composition can offer high weather resistance, good color development property, and excellent dispersion stability, as well as an ink set using such ink composition.

Abstract: A water-based pigment type inkjet ink composition contains: a pigment whose surface is formed as a resin layer produced by crosslinking, using a crosslinking agent having two or more functionalities, an alkali-soluble resin whose acid value is 40 to 300 KOHmg/g, and 50 to 90% of whose acid groups have been neutralized by a basic compound; a water-soluble organic solvent; and a surface-active agent; wherein the alkali-soluble resin is such that lauryl(meth)acrylate is contained in the alkali-soluble resin, as its constitutional unit monomer, by 20 to 40 percent by mass relative to the total quantity of monomers. The water-based pigment type inkjet ink composition can exhibit good printability characteristics as well as a wide color gamut and can also offer excellent storage stability.

Abstract: A non-aqueous magenta ink composition for ink jet printing comprising a pigment, a pigment dispersant, a binder resin and an organic solvent, wherein the pigment comprises C.I. Pigment Red 254 and a red pigment having a quinacridone skeleton, and wherein a total amount of the C.I. Pigment Red 254 and the red pigment having a quinacridone skeleton is not less than 50% by mass in the pigment.

Abstract: A pre-treatment fixing fluid for an offset coated medium is disclosed. The pre-treatment fixing fluid includes calcium-containing cationic crashing agents consisting of calcium propionate and calcium nitrate, wherein the calcium propionate is present in an amount ranging from about 0 wt % to about 10 wt %, and wherein the calcium nitrate is present in an amount ranging from about 15 wt % to 0 wt %, both based on the total wt % of the pre-treatment fixing fluid. The pre-treatment fixing further includes a co-solvent, a surfactant, and a balance of water. The surfactant is selected from the group consisting of a first surfactant having a first hydrophilic lipophilic balance (HLB) value within a hydrophobic range and a combination of the first surfactant and a second surfactant having a second HLB value within a water dispersible range.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to packaging films having accelerated migration rates of an antimicrobial agent through a product-contact layer which extends the shelf-life of products packaged therein. The product-contact layer includes an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer having a melt flow index of greater than 6 dg/min at 190 C/2.18 kg, an antimicrobial agent and a wetting agent. In some preferred embodiments, greater than 30% of the initial amount of antimicrobial agent present in the product-contact layer can be released after 21 days upon contact with water. The packaging films can be converted into bags, pillow pouches, stand-up pouches, quad pouches, zipped pouches, over-wraps, lidding films, thermoformed trays, vacuum packages, vacuum skin packaging and the like. These films can be used for any product in which it would advantageous to reduce harmful microbial contaminants.

Abstract: Acid-catalyzed curable coating compositions containing 1,1-di-activated vinyl compounds are described, including multi-layer coatings. Also provided are processes for coating substrates with coating compositions comprising 1,1-di-activated vinyl compounds, Also provided are coated articles comprising coatings formed from coating compositions comprising 1,1-di-activated vinyl compounds.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition contains an epoxy resin, a curing accelerator, a compound having a (meth) acryloyl group, and a compound having an acidic functional group and a weight average molecular weight of 1000 or more. The thermosetting resin composition may further contain a phosphorus-based flame retardant, organic spherical beads, and the like. The thermosetting resin composition preferably substantially does not contain a photopolymerization initiator and a thermal polymerization initiator. The thermosetting resin composition can be used, for example, for forming a cured film on a flexible printed wiring board.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a two-component polyurethane topcoat, comprising: a) a film-forming resin composition comprising i) an active hydrogen-containing polymer, having a hydroxyl value of 70 mg KOH/g polymer or more; ii) a polyester resin, having a hydroxyl value of less than 50 mg KOH/g resin and a viscosity of less than 6000 mPa.s at 25° C.; and iii) a package of flatting agents comprising a polysiloxane containing an effective silicon content of 30 wt % or more and an acrylics polymer having a weight average molecular weight in the range of 6,000 to 20,000 g/mol, wherein the weight ratio of the polysiloxane to the acrylics polymer is in the range of 1:5 to 1:15; and b) a polyisocyanate curing agent, wherein the ratio by weight of the component a) to the component b) is in the range of 100:10 to 100:25.

Abstract: Polyisocyanate-cured coating compositions containing 1,1-di-activated vinyl compounds are described. Also provided are coatings formed from coating compositions comprising 1,1-di-activated vinyl compounds, including multi-layer coatings. Also provided are processes for coating substrates with coating compositions comprising 1,1-di-activated vinyl compounds. Also provided are articles employing the coatings described herein.

Abstract: We have demonstrated reversibly reducing metal-ion crosslinkages in polymer systems, by harnessing light, creating a dynamic and reversible bond. The reduction induces chemical and physical changes in the polymer materials. Some variations provide a polymer composition comprising: a polymer matrix containing one or more ionic species; one or more photosensitizers; and one or more metal ions capable of reversibly changing from a first oxidation state to a second oxidation state when in the presence of the photosensitizers and light. Some embodiments employ urethane-based ionomers capable of changing their crosslinked state under the influence of a change in counterion valance, using light or chemical reducing agents. This invention provides films, coatings, or objects that are reversible, re-mendable, self-healing, mechanically adjustable, and/or thermoplastic/thermoset-switchable.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a resin material comprising polyester imide polymer one or more titanate material; and one or more OH reactive cross linking material.

Abstract: A method is shown for treating a wood substrate which both stains and simultaneously seals. First a sealant composition is formulated by combining a commercially and industrially sold stain with a micro-crystalline pre-mixture, the micro-crystalline pre-mixture being comprised of a micro-crystalline wax in an organic solvent blend. Next, the wood substrate is contacted with the sealant composition and the solvent blend is allowed to flash away, leaving a substantially solvent free micro-crystalline wax residue barrier. The solvent blend can be a mixture of hexane and xylene but is not limited to these two particular solvents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a slurry composition for polishing and a method for polishing a semiconductor thin film with steps of a high aspect ratio, and more particularly, by comprising polishing particles, a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 below, and a compound represented by Chemical Formula 2 below, to make a slurry composition for polishing that has a high polishing speed in high stepped regions while simultaneously protecting low stepped regions to obtain a high degree of flatness without leaving remaining steps after the completion of polishing, and a method for polishing a semiconductor thin film with steps of a high aspect ratio. in Chemical Formula 1, n is an integer of 1 to 10, in Chemical Formula 2, R1 to R4 are independently C1-C10 alkyl groups, and m is an integer of 1 to 10.