Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for converting the waste or used metalized polyester (PET) film into recycled PET (RPET) as a starting raw material for various utility products. Particularly, the present invention provides a process for the manufacturing of high quality strapping or monofilament yarn or sheets from the recycled metalized PET film.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprises a polypropylene polymer, 1,3:2,4-bis-O-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)methylene]-D-glucitol, and an ester composition or an amide compound.

Abstract: A method for producing an optical component resin, suppressing yellowing due to addition of an ultraviolet absorber, an optical component resin, a spectacle lens, and spectacles. A method for producing an optical component resin, including a step of polymerizing a polymerizable composition containing a polythiol component, a polyisocyanate component, and an ultraviolet absorber, in which the ultraviolet absorber has a Hazen color number (APHA) of 40 or less in a toluene solution thereof having a concentration of 10% by mass, an optical component resin obtained by the producing method, an optical component formed of the optical component resin, a spectacle lens including a lens substrate formed of the optical component resin, and spectacles including the spectacle lens.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel flame retardant-stabilizer combination for thermoplastic polymers, comprising, as component A, from 25 to 99.9% by weight of a phosphinic acid salt of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2 are the same or different and are each C1-C8-alkyl, linear or branched, C6-C18-aryl, C7-C18-arylalkyl or C7-C18-alkylaryl, or R1 and R2 form one or more rings with each other, M is Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base; m is from 1 to 4; as component B, from 0 to 75% by weight of a synergist or of a phosphorus/nitrogen flame retardant and, as component C, from 0.1 to 30% by weight of telomeric phosphinic acid salts as component D, from 0 to 20% by weight of organo phosphonic acid salt, as component E, from 0 to 5% by weight of phosphonic acid salt, the sum of the components always being 100% by weight, and wherein the angle of repose of said flame retardant-stabilizer combination is between 5° and 45°.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel flame retardant-stabilizer combination for thermoplastic polymers, comprising, as component A, from 25 to 99.9% by weight of a phosphinic acid salt of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2 are the same or different and are each C1-C18-alkyl, linear or branched, C6-C18-aryl, C7-C18-arylalkyl or C7-C18-alkylaryl, or R1 and R2 form one or more rings with each other, M is Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base; m is from 1 to 4; as component B, from 0 to 75% by weight of a synergist or of a phosphorus/nitrogen flame retardant and, as component C, from 0.

Abstract: Provided are a resin modifier capable of imparting resins with excellent bleeding resistance, moisture resistance, dimensional stability and optical properties, and a resin composition containing the same. The resin modifier contains: a diester compound represented by Formula (1) below, where G1 represents a diol residue having 2 to 9 carbon atoms; and an oligoester compound represented by Formula (2) below, where G2 and G3 independently represent a did residue having 2 to 8 carbon atoms; A represents an aromatic dibasic acid residue or an aliphatic dibasic acid residue having 4 to 10 carbon atoms; R represents an aromatic monocarboxylic acid residue; and n represents an integer of 1 or larger.

Abstract: A rubber composition allows suppression of cracking and discoloration of a tire surface. The rubber composition includes a rubber component (A), a quinoline age resistor (B) including a polymer of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline, and N-phenyl-N?-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-p-phenylenediamine (C). The content ratio of the quinoline age resistor (B) is 0.1 mass % to 1.5 mass % in terms of the total amount of the rubber composition. The total content ratio of dimers and trimers of the 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline in the quinoline age resistor (B) is 60 mass % or more.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a studless tire according to an embodiment includes a rubber component containing a natural rubber and a polybutadiene rubber; oil-absorbent polymer particles having a glass transition temperature of ?70 to ?20° C., formed from a polymer whose molecular weight distribution is less than 3.0, and having an oil absorption of 100 to 1,500 ml/100 g; and an oil. The content of the oil-absorbent polymer particles is 0.5 to 25 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component. As a result, on-ice performance and rolling resistance performance can be improved.

Abstract: A rubber composition capable of forming a foam such as a roller main body which has a low rubber hardness and is soft in a state in which an average cell diameter thereof is small is provided. The rubber composition includes NBR whose Mooney viscosity is 15 to 50 having a proportion being 10 parts by mass or more in 100 parts by mass of the total amount of rubber, epichlorohydrin rubber whose Mooney viscosity is 5 to 35 having a proportion being 10 parts by mass or more in 100 parts by mass of the total amount of rubber, and 10 parts by mass or less of carbon black and 7 parts by mass or less of a foaming agent with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of rubber, and has a Mooney viscosity of 35 or less.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tire with high performance tread of rubber composition for promoting tread durability and traction. For such purpose, a tread rubber composition is provided which contains a high Tg solvent solution polymerization prepared styrene/butadiene elastomer (SSBR) together with precipitated silica reinforcement and traction resin. The invention includes extension of the uncured high Tg SSBR by triglyceride vegetable oil instead of petroleum based oil.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber crawler including a guide rubber that is reduced in heat generation and excellent in abrasion resistance and an inner peripheral rubber that is excellent in scratch resistance and abrasion resistance and having excellent adhesiveness between the guide rubber and the inner peripheral rubber.

Abstract: A 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one compound is substituted with one or more acyloxy groups comprising 26 or more carbon atoms. A compound comprises two or more 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one moieties and a second moiety selected from the group consisting of divalent and polyvalent C4-C60 hydrocarbon moieties. Each 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one moiety is covalently bound to an open valence of the second moiety through a linking group selected from the group consisting of a carboxy group and oxyalkylene ester moieties. A composition comprises the 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one compound described above or the compound described above comprising two or more 3-phenyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one moieties.

Abstract: Methods may include modifying the crystallization properties of a polymer composition including a polyolefin and a nucleating agent with the structure: wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, or aryl, wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, or aryl may be substituted with one or more carboxylate groups and M is a metal selected from Group I of the Periodic Table; or wherein R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, or aryl with the proviso that at least one of R1 or R2 is a carbon chain having 1 to 12 carbons with at least one of the carbons in the carbon chain covalently bound to the polyolefin, and wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, or aryl may be substituted with one or more carboxylate groups; and M is a metal selected from Group I of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a polyethylene composition comprising a blend of between 5 and 40 wt/% of first polyethylene produced with a chromium based catalyst and having an MFR2 between 0.01 and 1 g/10 min, wherein the first polyethylene is a high density polyethylene with a density between 940 and 965 kg/m3, and between 60 and 95 wt % of a second polyethylene with an MFR2 between >1 and 12 g/10 min. Such a blend may thereby be advantageously used especially for example in cable and wire applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silane-grafted polyolefin, to a multilayer composition comprising said polyolefin and to an article comprising said composition.

Abstract: A variety of plates for footwear are provided including a polyolefin resin. Sole structures and articles of footwear formed therefrom are also provided. Methods of making the polyolefin resin compositions, plates, sole structures, and articles of footwear are also provided. In some aspects, the polyolefin resin composition includes an effective amount of a polymeric resin modifier. The effective amount can be an amount effective to allow the resin composition to pass a flex test, and in particular to pass a flex test without significant change in abrasion loss. In some aspects, the resin composition also includes a clarifying agent to improve optical clarity of the plate. In some aspects, the plates include a textile disposed on one or both of a first side and the second side of the plate. The textile can provide for improved bonding of the plate to other components such as a chassis or an upper.

Abstract: A rubber composition contains: (A) an ethylene-?-olefin-based copolymer rubber including an ethylene unit and an ?-olefin unit having 3 or more carbon atoms; (B) a fire retardant including a phosphorus atom and a nitrogen atom; (C) a thermally expandable graphite; and (D) additive particles that are porous particles or particles having ion exchangeability. A content of the fire retardant is 50 to 250 parts by mass and a content of the additive particles is 15 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the ethylene-?-olefin-based copolymer rubber.

Abstract: A composition includes polyethylene; a multifunctional co-agent having a functionality of 3 or greater, where the multifunctional co-agent is from 100 to 2000 ppm based upon the polyethylene; and a free radical generator, where the free radical generator is from 5 to 100 ppm based upon the polyethylene. Such composition may be utilized to form modified polyethylenes.

Abstract: Hybrid polymer-inorganic nanocolloids and methods of making them are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a thermoplastic resin. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of preparing a thermoplastic resin, the method including A) a step of coagulating an emulsion-polymerized latex with an acid; B) a step of treating the coagulated aggregate (slurry) with a base, followed by dehydration; and C) a step of treating the dehydrated wet powder with an acid, followed by dehydration. A method of preparing a thermoplastic resin which exhibits reduced gas generation, color improvement, and superior thermal stability is provided.

Abstract: A vinyl chloride resin composition comprises: (a) a vinyl chloride resin; (b) a diester plasticizer formed from a compound represented by the following predetermined formula (1) and (c) a trimellitate plasticizer formed from a compound represented by the following formula (2): where R4, R5, and R6 are alkyl groups that may be the same or different, and a straight chain ratio of each of R4, R5, and R6 is less than 90 mol %.

Abstract: There is provided a thermoplastic resin composition suitable for coating an electric wire with high abrasion resistance, excellent cold resistance and flexibility at a low temperature, and wherein the electric wire is mounted on automobiles, particularly, which has a small diameter and a thin coating thickness.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for manufacturing a vinylidene fluoride polymer, to the vinylidene fluoride polymer obtained by said process and to uses of said vinylidene fluoride polymer in various applications.

Abstract: A multi-functionally modified polymer binder for lithium ion batteries, which is prepared by a free radical graft copolymerization or a Michael addition reaction, with a biomass polymer or a synthetic polymer as a substrate, and a hydrophilic monomer and a lipophilic monomer as functionally modifying monomers. The binder presents a three-dimensional network body with a multi-branch structure, provides more active cites for contacting with the electrode active materials, improves uniformity and flatness in the formation of films from electrode slurry, enhances the binding strength between the electrode active materials, the conductive agents and the current collector, has high elasticity and binding strength, and is applicable in water/organic solvent.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a continuous phase of at least one polypropylene; within the range of from 5 wt % to 50 wt % of a mineral hydroxide filler by weight of the composition, having an aspect ratio within the range of from 5 or 6 or 8 to 20 or 40 or 100 or 200 or 800 or 1000; and within the range of from 5 wt % to 40 wt % of a olefin block-containing copolymer by weight of the composition. Also described is a method of forming the compositions comprising combining the components as “masterbatches” or as neat ingredients, or some combination thereof.

Abstract: A gas barrier material, comprising: a thermosetting resin capable of forming a smectic structure via a curing reaction; and an amine curing agent.

Abstract: Provided is a novel curable composition that is a two-pack type curable composition that includes an epoxy resin and a crosslinkable silicon group-containing organic polymer, excels in storage stability, and does not experience curing delays, an increase in viscosity of the base material, or the deterioration of the base material such as gelation or the deposition of insoluble material. Also provided is a novel curable composition that excels in storage stability even when water is added to improve deep portion curability. A two-pack type epoxy composition according to the present invention contains: a base material that includes (A) an epoxy resin, (B) a compound having an Si—F bond, and (C) an alkoxysilane not having at least one group selected from the group consisting of a primary amino group, a secondary amino group, and a mercapto group; and a curing agent that includes (D) a crosslinkable silicon group-containing organic polymer, and (E) a tertiary amine compound.

Abstract: The patent application relates to compositions comprising A) 50% to 90% by weight of at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of aromatic polycarbonate, aromatic polyestercarbonate and polyester, B) 5% to 40% by weight of at least one rubber-modified graft polymer, C) 1% to 20% by weight of fused silica having an average particle size d50 of 1.0 to 10.0 ?m and a content of metal oxides ?2% by weight based on component C, D) 0% to 20% by weight of at least one additive distinct from component C, and to the use of the compositions for the production of moulded articles, and to the moulded articles themselves.

Abstract: Automotive articles include a polycarbonate-siloxane copolymer including: from about 49.5 wt % to about 97.95 wt % of at least one polycarbonate polymer; from about 2.0 wt % to about 49.5 wt % of at least one polycarbonate-siloxane copolymer; and from about 0.05 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of at least one release agent. The composition exhibits a melt volume flow rate of at least about 25 cm3/10 min, a ductile/brittle transition temperature of less than or equal to 10° C., and high gloss after metallization. Methods of forming an article include: forming a thermoplastic composition, and injection molding, extruding, rotational molding, blow molding or thermoforming the thermoplastic composition in a mold to form the article. Such compositions and methods may be used to form articles including, but not limited to, automotive bezels and reflectors.

Abstract: Thermoplastic housings include a polycarbonate-siloxane copolymer comprising: from about 49.5 wt % to about 97.95 wt % of at least one polycarbonate polymer; from about 2.0 wt % to about 49.5 wt % of at least one polycarbonate-siloxane copolymer; and from about 0.05 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of at least one release agent. The housing exhibits a melt volume flow rate of at least about 25 cm3/10 min, a ductile/brittle transition temperature of less than or equal to 10° C., and a substantial tensile yield strength retention improvement when exposed to sunscreen. Methods of forming a housing include: forming the thermoplastic composition; and injection molding, extruding, rotational molding, blow molding or thermoforming the thermoplastic composition in a mold to form the housing. Such compositions and methods may be used to form articles including, but not limited to housings for consumer devices.

Abstract: The undesirable odor of poly(phenylene ether) has discouraged its adoption for some end uses. Melt-blending poly(phenylene ether) with a small amount of a phosphate salt or its hydrate is found to substantially reduce the odor without affecting physical or thermal properties. The odor-reduction method is applicable to poly(phenylene ether) alone or in combination with other resins.

Abstract: Polyurethane composites having improved mechanical strength and linear coefficient of thermal expansion (LCTE) and methods of manufacturing are described herein. The composites can include (a) a polyurethane formed by the reaction of (i) one or more isocyanates selected from the group consisting of diisocyanates, polyisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, and (ii) one or more polyols; (b) a filler in an amount of from greater than 50% to 90% by weight, based on the total weight of the polyurethane composite, (c) from 0.25% to 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the composite, of glass fibers; and (d) from 0.025% to 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composite, of polyester fibers. The polyester fibers can have an average aspect ratio of length to diameter of from 5:1 to 600:1. The LCTE (?40° C. to 70° C.) of the polyurethane composite can be 2.2×10-5/° C. or less.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for producing a semi-IPN composite, including: mixing a polyurethane (A) and a polymerization product (B) of a hydrophilic acrylic monomer (b1) and an acrylic monomer (b2) having a hydrolyzable silyl group; and causing the polymerization product (B) to undergo crosslinking. The hydrophilic acrylic monomer (b1) preferably includes an acrylic monomer (b1-1) having an amide group and an acrylic monomer (b1-2) having an oxyethylene group. Further, the polymerization ratio (molar ratio) of the acrylic monomer (b1-1) having an amide group, the acrylic monomer (b1-2) having an oxyethylene group, and the acrylic monomer (b2) having a hydrolyzable silyl group {(b1-1)/(b1-2)/(b2)} is preferably in the range of 50/49.5/0.5 to 89/1/10.

Abstract: Polymer compositions containing a polyamide polymer and a high molecular weight organopolysiloxane copolymer containing amide, urethane, urea, or thiourea groups exhibit high tensile strength but are soft elastomeric thermoplastics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition, consisting of (A) polymer comprising at least (A-1) a first semi-crystalline semi-aromatic polyamide (SSPA); and (A-2) a functionalized polymer; (B) 5-69 wt. % of reinforcing agent; and (C) 0-25 wt. % of one or more other components; wherein the SSPA is present in an amount in the range of 30-90 wt. %; has a melting temperature (Tm) of at least 300° C., measured by DSC according to ISO-11357-1/3, 2011 with heating and cooling rate of 10° C./min; and consists of: (A-1-a) 90-100 mole % of repeat units derived from (i) aromatic dicarboxylic acid and (ii) diamines, and (A-1-b) 0-10 mole % of repeat units derived from other monomers; and the diamines (ii) consist of 80-95 mole % of linear aliphatic diamine, 5-20 mole % of 2-methyl-pentamethylene diamine, and 0-10 mole % of other diamines; wherein the functionalized polymer (A-2) comprises a functionalized semi-crystalline polyolefin in an amount of 1-15 wt. %; and wherein the weight percentages (wt.

Abstract: An energy-sensitive resin composition with which it is possible, even if the precursor polymer is heat-treated at low temperatures, to produce a film or molded article comprising an imide ring-containing polymer having excellent heat resistance, tensile elongation and chemical resistance with a low dielectric constant, or a film or molded article comprising an oxazole ring-containing polymer having excellent heat resistance, tensile elongation and chemical resistance. A method of manufacturing the film or molded article; a method of forming a pattern using the energy-sensitive resin composition; and a permanent film having excellent heat resistance, tensile elongation and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A rubber-particle-dispersed polyimide resin solution contains at least one resin selected from the group consisting of polyimide precursors and polyimides having a solubility of 1% by mass or more in an aprotic polar solvent; rubber particles; and a solvent including a poor solvent for the rubber particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transparent liquid silicone rubber composition that does not contain an inorganic filler and includes the following as main components: (A) a silicone resin having, as essential structural units, an R3SiO1/2 unit (M unit) and a SiO4/2 unit (Q unit) (R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group containing 1-6 carbon atoms, and at least 2 R's in a molecule are alkenyl groups); (B) a straight-chain or branched organopolysiloxane containing, in a molecule, 2 or more alkenyl groups bonded to silicon atoms; (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing, in a molecule, 2 or more hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms; (D) an organopolysiloxane which is liquid at room temperature, having a weight-average molecular weight of 37,000 or less and containing, in a molecule, one or more hydroxyl groups bonded to silicon atoms; and (E) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hot or warm asphalt mix comprising a granular fraction and a hydrocarbon-based binder, characterised in that the elements of the granular fraction have dimensions between 0 mm and 10 mm, and in that the hydrocarbon-based binder comprises a workability additive, having a melting point above 60° C. and below 130° C., said asphalt mix being resistant to rutting, compact and workable, with a workability, measured with a Nynas workability meter at the working temperature of the asphalt mix, of less than 350N and insulating with a thermal conductivity, ?, of less than 1 W/m·K. It also relates to a road surfacing, in particular comprising an integration layer based on the asphalt mix comprising pipes of a heat exchanger device. It finally relates to a method for preparing such a road surfacing.

Abstract: A solid polymer blend material comprising: (i) lignin; and (ii) a polyamide having a melting point of no more than 240° C. and which is below the decomposition temperature of the lignin; wherein said lignin is homogeneously dispersed in said polyamide. Methods for producing the blend material are also described. Methods for producing objects made of the blend material by melt extrusion are also described, comprising: (a) melt blending components (i) and (ii) to form a polymer blend in which components (i) and (ii) are homogeneously blended, wherein the polymer blend exhibits a melt viscosity of no more than 2000 Pa·s at a shear rate of 100-1000 s?1 and when heated to a temperature of no more than 240° C.; and; (b) forming an object made of said polymer blend material.

Abstract: A solid polymer blend material comprising: (i) a lignin-acrylonitrile component containing a homogeneous blend of a lignin component and an acrylonitrile-containing rubber component; and (ii) a styrene-containing thermoplastic component that is non-elastomeric; wherein components (i) and (ii) are homogeneously dispersed in the polymer blend material. Methods for producing the blend material are also described. Methods for producing objects made of the blend material by melt extrusion are also described, comprising: (a) melt blending components (i) and (ii) to form a polymer blend in which components (i) and (ii) are homogeneously blended, wherein the polymer blend exhibits a melt viscosity of no more than 2000 Pa·s at a shear rate of 100-1000 s?1 and when heated to a temperature of no more than 240° C.; and (b) forming an object made of said polymer blend material.

Abstract: A resin composition for millimeter wave reflection includes a dielectric filler and a resin. An article for millimeter wave reflection includes the millimeter wave reflection resin composition.

Abstract: Embodiments of C4?-alkyl-ether heptamethine cyanine fluorophores according to general formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are disclosed. Methods of making and using the C4?-alkyl-ether heptamethine cyanine fluorophores also are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds of the formula (1) that function as senescent cell detectors: wherein the SBB analogues refer to de novo synthesized derivatives with structural similarity to the Sudan Black B dye, L is an appropriate chemical bond and hapten is biotin, or digoxigenin, or 2,4-dinitrophenol, or fluorescein, but more preferably biotin. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of these compounds, to their use in the detection of senescent cells, to methods of detecting senescence in cells and to kits comprising said compounds.

Abstract: A pigment mixture comprising at least two or three interference pigments of different interference colours selected from the colours red, green and blue, suitable for use in paints, coatings, printing inks, security printing inks, plastics, ceramic materials, glasses and in the preparation of pigment preparations, dry preparations and in particular cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a homogeneous, sprayable liquid composition formulated for spraying onto a substrate to protectively cover at least a portion of a surface of the substrate, the sprayable liquid composition comprising: (a) an aqueous polyurethane dispersion (PUD); (b) a pigment; (c) a surfactant; and (d) a silica compound, the sprayable liquid composition, once dry, forming a solid, uniform, peelable coating adhered to the substrate without use of a separate adhesive coating layer, the peelable coating having a greater scratch resistance, and the peelable coating having a greater fuel staining resistance compared to peelable, specialty rubber coatings. The peelable coating may also find use in or as automotive OEM delivery wraps, transportation coatings, ride-hailing advertisements; agricultural and mining equipment; in architectural coatings such as floor coatings, bath tub and shower protective peelable coatings; and in home and office furniture protective coverings.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a substrate and one or more electronic components positioned on the substrate. A surface layer is positioned on the electronic components, the surface layer comprising a polymer binder and a substituted or unsubstituted hexahydrotriazine compound.

Abstract: A method for forming and bonding a corrosion resistant perovskite layer on a surface of a steel component, for example, a stainless steel crucible is disclosed. The method comprises preparing an inhibitor mixture comprising about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of a rare-earth oxide and about 0.1% to about 1% by weight of an oxidizer; preparing a molten chloride salt mixture comprising a predetermined concentration of one of a binary eutectic mixture and a ternary eutectic mixture, mixing the inhibitor mixture to the molten chloride salt mixture to produce an inhibitor salt mixture; applying the inhibitor salt mixture to the surface of the steel component to be bonded with the perovskite layer; and heat treating the steel component with said applied inhibitor salt mixture to a predetermined temperature to form and bond the perovskite layer on said surface of said steel component.

Abstract: The application is directed to polymer coatings which can be modified to control biointerfacial interactions including biofilm formation and protein adsorption onto said coatings. The polymer coatings comprise a First Component comprising epoxide or alkenyl groups, and a Second Component comprising at least one amine group. The polymer coatings further comprise at least one bioactive agent which may control said biofilm formation and/or protein adsorption. Also disclosed herein are methods for producing said coatings incorporating bioactive molecules in one or two step procedures on a substrate. The polymer coating may be immobilised on the substrate via the reaction of functional groups present on the First Component and/or Second Component with complimentary functional groups disposed on at least one surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a homogeneous, sprayable liquid composition formulated for spraying onto a substrate to protectively cover at least a portion of a surface of the substrate, the sprayable liquid composition comprising: (a) an aqueous polyurethane dispersion (PUD); (b) a pigment; (c) a surfactant; and (d) a silica compound, the sprayable liquid composition, once dry, forming a solid, uniform, peelable coating adhered to the substrate without use of a separate adhesive coating layer, the peelable coating having a greater scratch resistance, and the peelable coating having a greater fuel staining resistance compared to peelable, specialty rubber coatings.