Abstract: The present invention provides a silicone composition comprising components (A) to (F); (A) 100 parts by mass of a raw rubber-like, at 25 degrees C., organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups each bonded to a silicon atom; (B) 5 to 100 parts by mass of silica powder having a specific surface area of 50 m2/g or more; (C) platinum or a platinum compound in an amount of 1 to 1,000 ppm by mass as a platinum atom, relative to the mass of component (A); (D) 0.01 to 5 parts by mass of a compound selected from an organic silicon compound having a nitrogen-containing organic group and an unsaturated hydrocarbon group, and benzotriazole and a derivative thereof; (E) an addition reaction curing agent other than said component (C), or an organic peroxide in an effective amount to cure the composition, and (F) 0.

Abstract: A method of obtaining a leuco polymer, the method comprising the step of reacting a compound with a polymer to form the leuco polymer. The compound includes at least one leuco moiety and at least one electrophilic group. The polymer is comprised of co-monomers of an aryl dicarboxylate, an oxyalkyleneoxy and an oxypolyalkyleneoxy and the polymer comprises at least one moiety selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, sulfhydryl, primary amine and secondary amine. Laundry care compositions comprising the leuco polymer and methods of treating textiles with such laundry care compositions.

Abstract: An aqueous suspension comprising an inorganic particulate material and dimethylethanolamine, use of dimethylethanolamine to prevent pH decrease or reduce the rate of pH decrease of an aqueous suspension comprising an inorganic particulate material over time, use of dimethylethanolamine as an anti-microbial additive in an aqueous suspension comprising an inorganic particulate material, and a method of preparing an aqueous suspension comprising inorganic particulate material.

Abstract: The present application is directed to methods for solvent-free preparation of polymers and their subsequent processing into activated carbon materials. These methods unexpectedly demonstrate ability to tune pore structure in the polymer gel and carbon produced there from, while also providing distinct advantages over the current art.

Abstract: A coated powder comprises (a) particles, and (b) a coating on the surface of the particles including (1) silica moieties, (2) organo oxysilane moieties selected from the group consisting of mono-organo oxysilane moieties, bi-organo oxysilane moieties and tri-organo oxysilane moieties, and (3) poly(dialkyl)siloxane moieties. The amount by weight in SiO2 equivalents of the organo oxysilane moieties and the silica moieties is at least 0.0625% of the total coated powder weight per m2/g of the specific surface area of the particle to be coated.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising the following A)-C): A) one or more monomers and/or oligomers; B) at least one chlorinated olefin-based polymer and/or at least one functionalized chlorinated olefin-based polymer; and C) at least one styrene-based block copolymer or derivative. The invention also provides a composition comprising the following D)-F): D) at least one compound selected from the following i) through v): i) Z1—(CR1R2—O—C(O)—CR3?CH2)2 (Formula 1, as described herein); ii) Z2(4-x)—C—[CR4R5—(R6)y—O—C(O)—CR7?CH2]x (Formula 2, as described herein); iii) Z3(3-x)—CR8—[CR9R10—(R11)y—O—C(O)—CR12?CH2]x (Formula 3, as described herein); iv) O—{CR13R14—C(Z4(3-x))—[CR15R16—(R17)y—O—C(O)—CR18?CH2)]x}2 Formula 4, as described herein); v) a combination of two or more from Formulas 1 through 4 above; E) at least one chlorinated olefin-based polymer and/or at least one functionalized chlorinated olefin-based polymer; and F) at least one styrene-based block copolymer or derivative thereof.

Abstract: A waterborne basecoat includes a rheology package having two or more rheology modifiers selected from the group of an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer wax emulsion, an alkali swellable acrylic copolymer emulsion, a silicate layered clay, and a hydrophobically modified ethylene oxide urethane; a resin system comprising two or more waterborne dispersion resins selected from the group of a urethane-acrylic hybrid resin dispersion having a medium Tg of about 15 to about 35° C., a urethane modified Aldehyde/ketone emulsion having a high Tg of more than about 100° C., and a polyurethane dispersion having a low Tg of less than about ?20° C., and a pigment. The pigment may be metallic or non-metallic and may be selected from organic or inorganic pigments. The rheology package and the resin package may be optimized to accommodate properties commonly associated with different types of known pigments.

Abstract: The invention provides a powder coating material capable of forming a film excellent in metallic hue, concealing property and weather resistance. The powder coating material comprises the following fluororesin (A), the following resin (B) and the following pigment (C) as constituents thereof, wherein the content of the pigment (C) is from 0.7 to 23 mass %; Fluororesin (A): a fluororesin having a fluorine content of at least 10 mass %; Resin (B): a resin having a SP value larger than that of the fluororesin (A), and the difference between the SP value thereof and the SP value of the fluororesin (A) is at least 0.4 (J/cm3)1/2; Pigment (C): a pigment which is a metallic pigment covered with a covering material, and the SP value of the covering material exceeds the SP value of the fluororesin (A) and less than the SP value of the resin (B).

Abstract: Methods of employing corrosion inhibitors with oxidizing and/or non-oxidizing biocides, such as peroxycarboxylic acids, to provide corrosion protected compositions are disclosed. Various corrosion inhibitors further provide biocidal efficacy in addition to the corrosion protection providing further benefits for application of use. Methods of employing corrosion protected biocide compositions, such as peroxycarboxylic acid compositions, for corrosion protection are particularly well suited for treating fluids intended to flow through pipes, namely in the energy industry, water and paper industries, etc. Methods providing suitable corrosion protection in comparison to untreated systems and corrosion protected systems using conventional corrosion inhibitors, such as quaternary amines and imidazolines commonly used in the industry, are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of providing a protective coating composition that protects a refractory wall or lining from chemical attack by molten aluminum and molten alkali metals. The method includes the steps of coating a refractory wall or liner with an aqueous protective composition that includes, by weight of the solids, about 20-90% Al2O3 (excluding calcined alumina), about 15-55% SiO2 and about 1-15% of a metallic non-wetting agent; and evaporating the water before contacting the protective coating with the reactive molten metal.

Abstract: A process is described herein for applying antimicrobials to substrates to prevent the growth of biological agents. An antimicrobial-binder mixture is provided. The binder comprises guar gum, ammonium sulfate, urea, and methyl acryloid. The antimicrobial is an organo silane quarternary amine antimicrobial. The antimicrobial-binder mixture is ionized to comprise negatively charged particles. The antimicrobial-binder mixture is aerosolized to form fog. The fog is administered to the surface and dried.

Abstract: Methods for forming a coating can include preparing a nanocomposite film including surface modified silicon dioxide nanoparticles, applying an oxygen plasma treatment to the nanocomposite film to form a treated nanocomposite film, and applying a fluorosilane solution to the treated nanocomposite film to form the coating. A coating can include a nanocomposite film including surface modified silicon dioxide nanoparticles, the nanocomposite film having an oxygen plasma treated surface, and a monolayer of a fluoro alkyl chain.

Abstract: Provided is a room temperature-curable organopolysiloxane composition for preventing aquatic organisms from adhering to and growing on an underwater structure. The composition comprises: (A) an organopolysiloxane represented by the following general formula (1) wherein R1 represents either a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group that may have a substituent group, and n represents an integer of not smaller than 1; (B) a hydrolyzable organosilicon compound and/or a partial hydrolysis condensate thereof, represented by the following general formula (2) wherein R1 represents either a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group that may have a substituent group, R2 represents either an alkyl group that may have a substituent group or a cycloalkyl group, and a represents an integer of 1 to 3; (C) a curing catalyst; and (G) a bleed oil.

Abstract: Provided is a charge-transporting varnish which comprises an amide compound containing fluorine atoms and represented by formula (1) and a charge-transporting substance. [In the formula, Ar1 represents a group represented by any of formulae (1-1) to (1-9) and Ar2 and Ar3 each represent a given fluorinated aryl or aralkyl group.

Abstract: A formulation for an acoustically transparent coating for use on an acoustical substrate comprising a water dispersible binder and relatively large filler particles, and characterized by a high pigment to volume concentration, high viscosity, high shear thinning, and fast drying to enable the formulation to be sprayed in droplets that retain their identity when in mutual contact and in a dry coating can be efficiently sanded flat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polyhydroxyalkanoates as additives in coating compositions and also to coating compositions comprising polyhydroxylalkanoates as matting agents. The present invention further relates to coatings produced with the coating composition of the invention, comprising polyhydroxyalkanoates, on a substrate.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to a multi-stage polymer suitable for a grinding additive, a method for producing the multi-stage polymer, a composition and a paint composition comprising the multi-stage polymer and a use of the multi-stage polymer for a grinding additive of a paint composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiation curable composition. In particular, the present invention relates to a radiation curable composition with hydrophilic nanoparticles for use in barrier stacks for protection of sensitive devices against moisture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of environmentally oxidative drying inks for wet offset printing processes using environmentally friendly fountain solutions or environmentally friendly fountain concentrates. In particular, the invention related to a kit comprising an environmentally friendly fountain solution or environmentally friendly fountain concentrate and an environmentally friendly oxidative drying ink for wet offset printing processes, wherein said oxidative drying ink comprises at least one oxidative drying varnish and one or more neutral manganese complex compounds and wherein said fountain solution or fountain solution concentrate comprises one or more manganese (II) salts of a C1-C3 carboxylic acid.

Abstract: An example of an ultraviolet (UV) curable inkjet ink composition includes a pigment dispersed by an anionic polymeric dispersant, an organic co-solvent, polyvinylpyrrolidone, a photoinitiator, a UV radiation curable polyurethane, and a balance of water. The polyvinylpyrrolidone has a number average molecular weight ranging from about 10,000 to about 40,000.

Abstract: A rapid, scalable methodology for graphene dispersion and concentration with a polymer-organic solvent medium, as can be utilized without centrifugation, to enhance graphene concentration.

Abstract: Provided are novel ink formulations based on metal salts and metal complexes. The formulations include a sole metal precursor in the form of metal salt nanoparticles dispersed in a medium. In addition, the metal salt nanoparticles may include an anion. The novel ink formulations may be used for producing conducting patterns.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a piezoresistive ink composition for sensors production. This ink, change linearly their electrical resistivity with an applied deformation and can easily recover when the external applied stress is released. The composition comprises flexible polymers as thermoplastic elastomers from the styrene-butadiene-styrene family (SBS, SEBS or others), nanostructures of carbon or metal, polar solvents and dispersive agents. With this ink, the user can print the sensor with any desired geometry and use different printing techniques, including drop casting, spray, screen and inkjet printing.

Abstract: An ink jet composition set includes a radiation-curable color composition, which contains a perinone-based pigment, a polymerizable compound and a polymerization initiator, and a radiation-curable clear composition, which contains an ultraviolet absorber, a polymerizable compound, and a polymerization initiator.

Abstract: A method of making a coating applied to an article is provided. The method includes preparing at least one substrate on the article to be coated, to obtain at least one prepared substrate. The method further includes preparing the coating, obtained by disposing a plurality of high density metal pellets in an adhesive material, to form a metal adhesive matrix, and adding a polymer material over the metal adhesive matrix. The plurality of high density metal pellets is in an amount of at least 90% (ninety percent) by weight of the total weight percent of the coating. The method further includes applying the coating to the prepared substrate, to obtain a mass-enhanced, coated article. The coating thickness and the amount of high density metal pellets are sufficient to provide an attenuation of vibration of the coated article and a reduced risk of unwanted ergonomic effects.

Abstract: A paint and an adhesive composition of the present invention containing (a) a vinyl ester resin or unsaturated polyester resin by 20 to 40 mass %, (b) a modifying agent by 0.1 to 50 mass %, (c) a vinyl monomer and/or (meth)acrylate monomer by 30 to 70 mass % (provided that the total of the components (a), (b) and (c) is 100 mass %) and (d) an initiator by 0.1 to 15 parts by mass to a total of 100 parts by mass of the components (a), (b) and (c).

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition intended for coating polymer films, making it possible to improve the adhesion between the film and a final coating, and to confer good barrier properties on the coated film. The coating composition comprises at least one acrylic and/or methacrylic polymer which has a gel content of at least 50% by weight, relative to the total weight of acrylic and/or methacryclic polymer, at least one crosslinking agent and at least one polyester comprising sulphonyloxy groups, which is water-soluble or water-dispersible.

Abstract: A substrate including a surface, at least one part of which is coated with an epilamization agent including at least one compound in the form of a statistical copolymer comprising M units, N units and optionally at least one P unit, linked by covalent bonds by their main chains and randomly distributed, where M is N is P is

Abstract: A latex comprising a urethane linkage and having a high solids content and a low viscosity is described herein. Also described is a process for making the urethane linkage-containing latex wherein urethane linkage formation and emulsion polymerization take place in the same processing step.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved thermoplastic polyurethane compositions, articles, and related methods. These compositions include aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethanes having a hard segment content ranging from 57 percent to 80 percent by weight. The hard coat compositions have a Shore D hardness of at least 70 and can display an Elongation at Break test result at 25 degrees Celsius of at least 150 percent. These materials, when hardened, can serve decorative and/or protective functions while displaying both a high degree of elongation at moderate temperatures and high hardness.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion comprising a mixture of a first dispersion and a second dispersion, wherein the first dispersion comprises at least one (meth)acrylated pre-polymer (A), and the second dispersion comprises at least one thiol-functional compound (B). The aqueous dispersion optionally comprises at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound (C).

Abstract: A polyimide dry film including a carrier and a polyimide layer and a method of using the same are provided. The polyimide layer contains (a) a polyimide precursor or soluble polyimide and (b) a solvent. The solvent includes a hydrophilic solvent and a hydrophobic solvent and a weight ratio of the hydrophilic solvent to the hydrophobic solvent is in the range of about 0.05 to about 2. The polyimide dry film of the present invention has water absorbability, is relatively stable even in the presence of water, and has a non-sticky surface. The resulting polyimide has excellent physical properties and can be used in a process in which water or an aqueous solution is involved to form a coverlay with excellent physical properties.

Abstract: A resin composition for a display substrate, the resin composition including a solvent and a heat-resistant resin or a precursor thereof, wherein the solvent has as a main component an amide compound having a surface tension of 35 mN/m or less at 25° C. Provided is a resin composition for a display substrate, whereby pinholing of a thin film is not prone to occur.

Abstract: A waterproof sheet comprising a rubber base and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of silicone resin or gel thereon is applicable to the boundary between an outdoor tank and a concrete pedestal. The waterproof sheet maintains waterproofness over a long period of time and is in long-term service without degradation of physical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition system for the treatment of cellulosic articles, which includes a first aqueous composition having a pH of at least 10 and comprises potassium silicate and a penetration aiding agent, wherein the potassium silicate is present in a range of from 1.5 to 32% by weight, the molar ratio of silicon (Si) to potassium (K) of said potassium silicate is 1.2-2.1; and a second aqueous composition comprising an emulsion of at least one alkoxy silane and/or siloxane compound. The present invention further relates to a method for treating cellulosic articles and uses thereof.

Abstract: A polyacrylate-polyolefin copolymer and composition for volatile solvent-free coating comprising such compounds having the following structure: wherein “PO” is a polyolefin having a number average molecular weight of at least 300 g/mole, and “Ar” is selected from the group consisting of C6 to C20 aryls, a C7 to C32 alkylaryls, a C6 to C20 aryloxys, and halogen substituted C6 to C20 aryls and C7 to C32 alkylaryls, while the other variables are as described herein. The copolymers can be produced in an alkylation reaction between the desired polyacrylate and a vinyl/vinylidene-terminated polyolefin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reversibly bonding a first and a second substrate, wherein at least the first substrate is an electrically non-conductive substrate, the method comprising: coating the surface of the electrically non-conductive substrate(s) with a conductive ink; applying an electrically debondable hot melt adhesive composition to the conductive ink-coated surface of the first substrate and/or the second substrate; contacting the first and the second substrates such that the electrically debondable hot melt adhesive composition is interposed between the two substrates; allowing formation of an adhesive bond between the two substrates to provide bonded substrates; and optionally applying a voltage to the bonded substrates whereby adhesion at least one interface between the electrically debondable hot melt adhesive composition and a substrate surface is substantially weakened. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the bonded substrates thus obtained.

Abstract: Benzoylthiourea or benzoylthiourethane derivatives as cure accelerators for two part curable compositions are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a color-changing adhesive composition, for example, a color-changing adhesive composition suitable in the preparation of composite materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparing composite materials using color-changing adhesive compositions and to composite-materials comprising such color-changing compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. In an embodiment an adhesive composition is provided and includes A) a propylene based plastomer or elastomer (PBPE) comprising up to 10 wt % units derived from ethylene and having (i) a Koenig B-value less than 1.0; (ii) a total unsaturation per mole of propylene from 0.01% to 0.03%; (iii) a density from 0.870 g/cc to 0.890 g/cc; (iv) a melt viscosity at 177° C. from 800 mPa·s to 11,000 mPa·s; and (v) a weight average molecular weight from 20,000 to 50,000 g/mol; B) a tackifier; and C) a wax.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an adhesive composition. The adhesive composition includes: A) a propylene based plastomer or elastomer (PBPE) comprising up to 15 wt % units derived from ethylene and having (i) a Koenig B-value less than 1.0; (ii) a total unsaturation per mole of propylene from 0.010% to 0.030%; (iii) a density from 0.860 g/cc to 0.890 g/cc; (iv) a melt viscosity at 177° C. from 1,000 mPa·s to 15,000 mPa·s; and (v) a weight average molecular weight from 20,000 to 50,000 g/mole.

Abstract: This invention relates to removable pressure sensitive adhesive compositions and constructions that contain an emulsion acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive copolymer of a plurality of acrylic monomers and at least one polymerizable acid. The invention further relates to labels, particularly removable polymeric labels for use on reusable containers.

Abstract: A new adhesive composition comprising a cycloaliphatic-based epoxy composition, which is particularly suitable for use as a structural adhesive in anchoring applications.

Abstract: Provided are an adhesive resin laminate having an excellent adhesive force to two adherends, a laminate in which this adhesive resin laminate is laminated with two adherends, and a method of producing them. An adhesive resin laminate having at least a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer, in which the first adhesive layer includes a base resin and a crosslinking agent, the base resin is a modified polyolefin resin, the crosslinking agent is an epoxy-based compound, the second adhesive layer includes a polyolefin-based resin, and the first adhesive layer has a viscoelastic modulus measurement value E (150) at 150° C. of 1.0×104 Pa or more and 1.0×108 Pa or less.

Abstract: A multi-part polyurethane composition is composed of a first part comprising a polyurethane prepolymer composition and a second part comprising a polyol having a hydroxyl functionality of 4 to 6, and a desiccant. The composition further comprises a plasticizer, wherein the plasticizer can be present in any one or more of the parts. A polyurethane is formed by mixing and curing the composition. The composition can be used as an adhesive for separatory devices, in particular for potting hollow fibers.

Abstract: A composition including (a) 20 to 85 wt % of a thermally conductive silver component containing silver nano-particles having a particle diameter of 5 to 500 nanometers; (b) a polyorgano-silsesquioxane component, the polyorganosilsesquioxane component selected from the group consisting of (i) 0.5 to 12 wt % of a polyorganosilsesquioxane fine powder, (ii) 0.5 to 8 wt % of a copolymer powder containing an interlacing polymer network of (I) a polyorganosilsesquioxane and (II) a polydiorganosiloxane; and (iii) 0.5 to 12 wt % of a combination of the polyorgano-silsesquioxane fine powder and the copolymer powder; and (c) 3 to 12 wt % of a total solvent content in the form of (i) one or more solvents, (ii) a vehicle containing one or more solvents, or (iii) a combination thereof.

Abstract: To provide novel adhesive molecules. An adhesive molecule having an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO. 1, or an amino acid sequence including a conservative substitution, a deletion, an insertion and/or a modification in the sequence of SEQ ID NO. 1.

Abstract: A method of producing a temperature regulating article is disclosed. The method includes combining a functional polymeric phase change material with a substrate. The functional polymeric PCM has the capability of absorbing or releasing heat to adjust heat transfer at or within a temperature stabilizing range and having at least one phase change temperature in the range between ?10° C. and 100° C. and a phase change enthalpy of at least 5 Joules per gram, the functional polymeric PCM has a backbone chain, side chains, and a crystallizable section. The side chains form the crystallizable section. The functional PCM carries at least one reactive function on at least one of the side chains or the backbone chain. The reactive function is capable of forming at least a first covalent bond with the second material or with a connecting compound capable of reacting with reactive functions of the second material.

Abstract: Provided is a heat dissipation material comprising a mesogen/silicon compound (co)polymer having a number average molecular weight of 1,000-500,000, represented by general formula (1). (Ar is a mesogen group selected from the structure represented by the following formulas. a represents a positive number from 0.5 to 1, b represents a number from 0 to 0.5 (with the caveat that a and b each represent the ratio of each number of repeating units in molecules, and a+b=1). R1 is independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group which does not independently include a C1-8 aliphatic unsaturated bond. R2 is independently a hydrogen atom, —Si(CH3)3, —Si(CH3)2(OH), —Si(CH3)2(CH?CH) or —Si(CH3)2(CH2—CH?CH2)). This heat dissipation material has excellent thermal conductivity, and further shows good thermoplastic properties and has excellent moldability, and hence can be suitably used as a resin material for heat dissipation materials and semiconductor devices and electronic parts in particular.

Abstract: A method including providing a drilling fluid that comprises a base fluid, a weighting agent, and a sag stability enhancer, wherein the sag stability enhancer comprises polyethylene glycol (PEG) having a molecular weight of greater than or equal to about 200 g/mol; and placing the drilling fluid in a subterranean formation via a wellbore penetrating the subterranean formation. A method including forming a fluid comprising a base fluid, a weighting agent, and from about 0.5 ppb (1.4 kg/m3) to about 30 ppb (85.5 kg/m3) of a sag stability enhancer, wherein the sag stability enhancer comprises a glycol; and introducing the fluid into at least a portion of a well. A drilling fluid containing a base fluid, a weighting agent, and a sag stability enhancer comprising polyethylene glycol (PEG) having a molecular weight of greater than or equal to about 200 g/mol.