Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition including (1) 80 wt % to 99.8 wt % of a butadiene-based graft copolymer mixture; (2) 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % of a graft copolymer including a derived unit from a polyolefin-based polymer, a derived unit from a vinyl cyanide compound and a derived unit from an aromatic vinyl-based compound; and (3) 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % of an alpha olefin-based copolymer.

Abstract: A use of a low specific gravity PET composite material that is suitable for manufacturing a tableware article by injection molding is provided. The tableware article provides a balance between aesthetic appearance and food safety and can be used in place of melamine tableware. The low specific gravity PET composite material includes 66.5-96.3 wt % of PET, 0-20 wt % of PBT, 3-10 wt % of an inorganic filler, 0.1-0.5 wt % of an antioxidant, 0.1-1 wt % of a processing aid, and 0.5-2 wt % of a nucleating agent, and the total amount of all components is 100 wt %.

Abstract: This invention relates to a biodegradable polymer composition which is particularly suitable for use in the manufacture of articles having a high heat deflection temperature (HDT) by injection moulding and thermoforming.

Abstract: A vesicle incorporate a transmembrane protein, the vesicle forming material including a mixture of poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(propylene glycol)-block-poly(ethylene glycol) and polyetheramine. The vesicle can generally withstand elevated temperature without substantial shrinkage of the diameter, which in turn results in maintenance of the water permeability virtually unaffected. Pluronic based vesicles have a large content of amino groups available on the surface illustrated by the larger zeta potential values available for crosslinking in the polyamide layer by chemical reaction with trimesoyl chloride (TMC).

Abstract: Disclosed are a polyamideimide resin composition comprising (A) a polyamideimide resin, (B) a 3-alkoxy-N,N-dimethylpropanamide, and (C) water; and a fluorine-based coating material comprising the polyamideimide resin composition and a fluororesin.

Abstract: A curable silicone composition, the composition includes an organopolysiloxane including: an alkenyl-functional dialkylpolysiloxane with an average of at least two alkenyl groups in each molecule, a degree of polymerization between about 25 and about 10,000, at from about 20 mass % to about 50 mass % of the organopolysiloxane; an alkenyl functional organopolysiloxane resin comprising an Si04/2 unit, an R12R2SiO1/2 unit and an R13SiO1/2 unit, wherein R1 is C1-10 alkyl and R2 is alkenyl, the alkenyl functional organopolysiloxane resin having the alkenyl group in the range from about 1.0 mass % to about 4.5 mass %, and having an OH content of about 0.2 mass % to about 2.0 mass % and a mass averaged molecular weight of about 2,000 g/mol to about 22,000 g/mol; a crosslinking agent; and a hydrosilylation catalyst in a catalytic quantity.

Abstract: Neutral moisture curable organopolysiloxane compositions are prepared from silanol-stopped organopolysiloxanes, alkoxysilanes, aminosilanes, and ketoximino silanes, and contain less than 1 weight percent oximes upon storage.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an elastomer composition comprising a hydrogenated block copolymer, a propylene polymer, a maleic anhydride grafted polymer, a mineral oil, a filler, and optionally a siloxane polymer and/or a nucleating agent. The inventive compositions are particularly suitable for fabricating injection molded non-carpet vehicle flooring.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composite material comprising a cellulosic material, high impact polystyrene (HIPS) and styrene maleic anhydride (SMA). The cellulosic material may be thermally modified prior to being incorporated into the composite material. The present invention is also directed to a composite product that comprises the composite material according to the invention.

Abstract: Provided are a polycarbonate resin composition comprising a polycarbonate resin, pentaerythritol tetrastearate, a black dye, and a blue dye, and an optical molded product comprising same.

Abstract: Derivatized malachite green leuco dyes for use in radio-chromic systems are described. The dyes have the following structure: in which Ar is a substituted phenyl or thiophene ring in which at least one substitution of the Ar ring is not ortho to the bond between the ring and the linking carbon, and in which R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently selected from methyl, alkyl, or alkyl halide. The systems include the dyes in conjunction with an activator, e.g., a halogenated activator, and a carrier, e.g., a fluid carrier or an encapsulating polymeric matrix.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel yellow pigment having excellent brightness and coloring power. The object is achieved by providing a quinophthalone compound represented by the following Formula (1): (in Formula (1), X1 to X16 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, Y is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, and Z is a lower alkylene group). Furthermore, a coloring agent containing a quinophthalone compound represented by Formula (1) and a coloring composition containing the coloring agent are provided.

Abstract: Provided is a coloring composition capable of forming a cured film having desired spectral characteristics even for thin-film. In addition, provided are a cured film, a pattern forming method, a color filter, a solid-state imaging element, and an image display device. The coloring composition contains: a pigment A having a structure in which an aromatic ring group into which a group with an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a nitrogen atom bonded to an aromatic ring is introduced is bonded to a diketopyrrolopyrrole skeleton; and a compound having a curable group. A content of the pigment A in a total solid content of the coloring composition is 40% by mass or more.

Abstract: Quinacridone pigments that are surface-functionalized with glycidyl methacrylate, maleic anhydride, or 4-methacryloxyethyl trimellitic anhydride to create a functionalized pigment. The functional groups are then activated to bond hydrophobic polymers, thereby coating the pigment with the hydrophobic polymers. The quinacridone pigments can be used for a variety of applications. They are well-suited for use in electro-optic materials, such as electrophoretic media for use in electrophoretic displays.

Abstract: Systems and methods of making carbon particles with thermal transfer gas. A method of making carbon particles may comprise heating a thermal transfer gas by Joule heating and contacting the thermal transfer gas with a reactive hydrocarbon feedstock gas to generate the carbon particles and hydrogen gas. A method of making carbon particles may comprise heating a thermal transfer gas with the aid of Joule heating and mixing the thermal transfer gas with a hydrocarbon feedstock gas to generate the carbon particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a particulate carbon material that can be produced from renewable raw materials, in particular from biomass containing lignin, comprising: a 14C content that corresponds to that of the renewable raw materials, said content being preferably greater than 0.20 Bq/g carbon, especially preferably greater than 0.23 Bq/g carbon, but preferably less than 0.45 Bq/g carbon in each case; a carbon content in relation to the ash-free dry substance of between 60 ma. % and 80 ma. %; an STSA surface area of the primary particles of at least 5 m2/g and at most 200 m2/g; and an oil absorption value (OAN) of between 50 ml/100 g and 150 ml/100 g. The present invention also relates to a method for producing said carbon material and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A golden effect pigment comprising an optionally passivated platelet-shaped metallic substrate and an iron oxide layer, wherein the effect pigment has a hue angle h15 of 67°?h15?78° and a chroma C*15 of ?90 is provided. Further, a golden effect pigment comprising an optionally passivated platelet-shaped metallic substrate and an iron oxide layer, wherein the effect pigment has a hue angle h15 of 67°?h15?78° and a chroma C*45 of ?50 is provided.

Abstract: A system for forming a coating on a substrate is provided. The system includes a first mix having a cement, a filler, a defoamer, a cement retarder, a dispersing agent, or any combination thereof. The system additionally includes a second mix having a fatty acid derivative, a synthetic resin, one or more organosilicon compounds, a pigment, a thickener, or any combination thereof. A coating composition is formed by mixing the first and second mix together. Lastly, the system includes a spraying apparatus that applies a wet film to the substrate wherein the cured coating does not yield to wet-rubs and does not stain (effloresce) with cold distilled water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high solid type ultraviolet-curable coating composition and a molded product comprising a cured coating layer formed using the same. The present invention provides an eco-friendly UV-curable coating composition having less generation of volatile organic compounds.

Abstract: The present application relates to a pinning composition, a laminate comprising the same, and a method for producing the same. The pinning composition of the present application can impart directionality and location selection properties to a polymer membrane comprising a self-assembly structure of a block copolymer. The pinning composition of the present application exhibits excellent reaction selectivity, whereby it can form a vertical lamella structure with a high degree of alignment. In addition, the pinning composition of the present application may be suitable for application to low temperature processes.

Abstract: A system and method for creating and coating a polymer-based coatings, in particular, a two-component aliphatic polymer-based coating with antimicrobial properties. The donning and coating of the polymer compound provides a protective layer on a surface that provides support and protection against diseases and infections for passing individuals. The polymer is composed of a two-part composition; the first part of the polymer made out of a combination of water, polylol, and paint additives, and the other part of the polymer made out of a combination of hexamethalyne, a catalyst, and an antimicrobial agent. The two-part polymer provides an antimicrobial layer on a surface in an effort to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Abstract: The present disclosure envisages a coating composition. The coating composition comprises a polymeric emulsion, silane functionalized fibres and a fluid medium. The silane functionalized fibres are present in an amount in the range of 0.05 wt. % to 10 wt. % of the coating composition. The polymeric emulsion is present in an amount in the range of 20 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the coating composition. The fluid medium is present in an amount in the range of 5 wt. % to 40 wt. % of the coating composition. The silane functionalized fibre comprises at least one polymer bonded to at least one silane group. The coating composition of the present disclosure exhibit improved properties such as better coverage when applied on a surface, mechanical properties, stain resistance properties and the like, when compared to coating composition without fibres.

Abstract: A non-impact printing device (301) comprising: a coating material (237) being curable and comprising a resin; the coating material comprising an amorphous resin portion in an amount of at least 30 w-% based on the overall amount of resin and comprising with respect to the entire amount of coating material less than 0.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light absorber (UVA) Universal Composition powder coating is provided. The composition can include about 73.0 to about 78.0 weight percent (wt. %) of a silicone resin, about 2.0 to about 7.0 wt. % of a hardener, about 0.7 to about 1.2 wt. % of a UV stabilizer, about 0.7 to about 1.2 wt. % of a flow modifier, about 15.0 to about 20.0 wt. % of a glass flake, and about 0.1 to about 0.6 wt. % of a catalyst. A UVA additive composition including a plurality of UVA additive particles having a continuous phase of a silicon resin that contains a hardener, a UV stabilizer, a flow modifier, glass flakes, and a catalyst, wherein the plurality of UVA additive particles have a particle size of 0.5 to 100 ?m, is also provided.

Abstract: Corrosion resistance coatings and dicyclopentadiene modified ester oligomers useful in corrosion resistant coatings. The corrosion resistant coatings exhibit improved corrosion resistance, proved adhesion, lower toxicity, unlimited pot life, and/or lower volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a graphene composition for use in a coating composition that comprises a resin and a hardener, wherein the resin or the hardener is an active hydrogen-containing component and graphene in the graphene composition is functionalised with i) a dispersing agent comprising any of the following functional groups: —NH2, —OH and —O?C—NH and ii) an active hydrogen-containing compound being either a) a hardener comprising any of the following functional groups: amino, amide, hydroxyl, carboxylic acid, anhydride, isocyanate, phenol and thiol or, b) a polyol resin

Abstract: The invention relates to an anticorrosive grafted graphene filler for an organic coating, consisting of the following materials by weight: 0.1-0.2 parts of triterpenoid saponin, 2-3 parts of phytic acid hexaphosphate, 0.6-1 part of anticorrosive additive, 2-4 parts of dodecafluoroheptylpropyltrimethoxysilane, 10-15 parts of precursor, 110-120 parts of graphene oxide, 1-2 parts of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane. The composite of the present invention exhibits better performance, can be applied to an organic coating material and has good corrosion resistance to the metal substrate. The composite material of the invention has good stability and superior comprehensive performance.

Abstract: A composite resin comprising silver nanoparticles and a polymer where the silver nanoparticles are formed by reduction of silver ions by the functional groups of the polymer without the addition or application of an external reducing agent. The composite e resin has a low silver leach rate. The composite resin may be used as a surface coating, particularly an antimicrobial or antifouling surface coating.

Abstract: A free radical curable automotive body primer is provided that has a color change corresponding to the progress of the cure process until a dry to sand condition has been attained and an internal colored guide coat that does not change color given its exposure to ambient air and as a result, has a different color on the surface of the primer than when in bulk, allowing for the detection and removal of low spots or other imperfections from a vehicle body by additional sanding of the inventive primer to remove oxidized guide coat colorant surface regions. The cure color change is achieved through resort to at least one color changing dye that reacts with a free radical cure initiator during the vehicle body priming process and changes color to indicate when the primer composition has achieved a level of cure so as to be dry enough to sand.

Abstract: An electrically conductive paint/caulk is disclosed that may be applied by spraying, rolling, and/or brushing using conventional techniques/may be dispensed from a tube. The electrically conductive paint/caulk has a plurality of metal-coated fibers precision chopped to short lengths, optionally a plurality of conductive filament structures having a high-aspect ratio, and a polymer base. The metal-coated fibers and optional conductive filament structures are dispersed uniformly within the polymer base to create a complex electron transport system facilitating conductivity sufficient for a full range of electromagnetic properties including electrostatic dissipation, electrostatic discharge, and shielding. The complex electron transport system created facilitates the full range of electromagnetic properties with lower loadings of conductors, reduces viscosity, and the additional unloaded portion of paint/caulk receives other multifunctional additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a matte coating agent containing 1 to 150 parts by mass of resin particles A having a volume average particle diameter of 1 to 5 ?m, 1 to 150 parts by mass of resin particles B having a volume average particle diameter of 5 to 10 ?m, and 1 to 150 parts by mass of resin particles C having a volume average particle diameter of 10 to 20 ?m based on 100 parts by mass of a polyurethane resin, the total content of the resin particles A, the resin particles B, and the resin particles C being 3 to 250 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the polyurethane resin, and the volume average particle diameter becoming larger sequentially from the resin particles A to the resin particles B to the resin particles C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink composition including a semiconductor nanoparticle (1) which contains a perovskite compound, and a curable resin composition (2), in which the ink composition may further include a solvent (3), a value of Z in Formula (a) of Z?(O2+O3+N2+N3)/(C2+C3) is 0.37 or less, O2, N2, and C2 represent the number of O atoms, the number of N atoms, and the number of C atoms, respectively, in the curable resin composition (2), and O3, N3, and C3 represent the number of O atoms, the number of N atoms, and the number of C atoms, respectively in the solvent (3).

Abstract: An ink contains water, an organic solvent, a polyurethane resin, and a cyclic ester including a structure represented by Chemical formula I, wherein the proportion of the cyclic ester having a crystal having a particle diameter of 1 ?m or greater is less than 4 ppm of the total of the ink after the ink is allowed to stand at a temperature range of from 20 to 30 degrees C. for 30 days.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds based on 3- ketocoumarins, which are useful as photoinitiators and sensitizer and to compositions thereof. More particularly, the novel compounds comprise a polyhydroxy polymeric core, which is chemically bonded to 3-ketocoumarin derivatives.

Abstract: Provided are a child and environmentally friendly aqueous based heat transfer disperse dye ink compositions suitable for placing an image on an object and processes of their use. The compositions may include a heat transfer disperse dye and a nonsublimable dye or pigment having a hue representative of the hue of the disperse dye when heat transferred onto a substrate, with either or both of the dyes or pigments having a particle size less than 350 nm, and wherein the ink composition may have a viscosity less than 10 cps at room temperature. A process that uses the ink compositions optionally include marking an intermediate substrate, drying the image, optionally heating the intermediate substrate, optionally placing the inked intermediate substrate in contact with a dye receptive surface of a receptive object, and optionally transferring the image to the receptive object by application of sufficient heat and pressure.

Abstract: An object is to achieve both good washing fastness and texture by combining a urethane resin of high fracture elongation with a small quantity of crosslinking agent. As a means for achieving the object, an inkjet ink composition for textile printing is provided that contains a pigment, a water-dispersible resin, a crosslinking agent, and water; wherein, as the water-dispersible resin, a resin of 1200 to 1800% in fracture elongation and 10 to 48 MPa in tensile strength is contained by 1.0 to 3.0 parts by mass relative to 1 part by mass of the pigment, and the crosslinking agent is contained by 0.03 to 0.17 parts by mass relative to 1 part by mass of the water-dispersible resin.

Abstract: An aqueous ink jet composition of the present disclosure includes: at least one dye selected from the group consisting of C.I. Solvent Yellow 160:1, C.I. Disperse Yellow 82, and C.I. Disperse Yellow 184; a material A which is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the following formula (1), a compound represented by the following formula (2), an ethylene oxide adduct of tristyrylphenol, a derivative of an ethylene oxide adduct of tristyrylphenol, a polyalkylene glycol, and a derivative of a polyalkylene glycol; and an anionic dispersant.

Abstract: An oil-based inkjet ink is disclosed that contains a pigment, a dispersant formed with an acidic resin, a low-molecular weight amine compound and a basic polymer, and a non-aqueous solvent. A method for producing an oil-based inkjet ink and a method for producing a dispersant is also disclosed.

Abstract: High security inkjet inks are made my milling two or more functional materials, such as invisible ultraviolet fluorescent dyes or pigments, infrared Anti Stokes upconverting pigments, infrared absorption and fluorescent dyes or pigments and iron oxide magnetic pigments, into a pigment dispersion. A wet media mill is used to mill the pigment dispersion until the average particle size is below 300 nm. The dispersion is combined with main components of an inkjet ink, such as deionized water, humectants, surfactants, polymer resin and biocides, to produce the high security inkjet ink.

Abstract: An object is to improve the dispersion stability and discharge stability, while also improving the image quality and various resistance properties of printed matters even when the cohesion promoter contained in the primer ink is small in quantity. As a means to achieve the object, an ink set is provided that comprises: an aqueous inkjet ink composition containing (a) a pigment, (b) a water-soluble organic solvent, (c) water, and (d) a resin emulsion, wherein the pigment (a) has a crosslinked resin layer on its surface; and a primer ink composition containing a cohesion promoter that promotes cohesion of the aforementioned ink composition.

Abstract: A task to be achieved by the present invention is to provide an aqueous pigment dispersion which can be used in the production of an ink having reduced coarse particles so that the ink exhibits excellent dispersibility of the pigment in the aqueous pigment dispersion and excellent storage stability on such a level that a change of the physical properties with time is unlikely to be caused. The present invention is directed to an aqueous pigment dispersion including: a pigment (A) including C.I. Pigment Orange 43(a) having a primary particle diameter of 150 nm or less; a pigment dispersing resin (B) including a radical polymerization polymer having an acid value of 80 to 150 mg KOH/g; and water (C).

Abstract: Described are modulating coatings that are configured to provide an improved release profile of a volatile composition from a base material, wherein the modulating coating includes a barrier substance that is configured to hinder a release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating, and a hygroscopic substance that is configured to facilitate the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for manufacturing a passivation layer, and specifically, to a composition for manufacturing a passivation layer and a passivation layer formed using the composition, which simultaneously exhibit effects such as a low dielectric constant, a low water absorption rate, excellent pattern formability, and excellent adhesion to an adherend surface.

Abstract: Provided herein are coated substrates. Also provided herein are methods for attaching phosphonates, phosphonic acids, or derivatives thereof to an organic or an inorganic substrate (e.g., a metal oxide substrate) via phosphonate chemistry to form the coated substrates provided herein.

Abstract: A dispersion of an alkyd-containing polymer dispersed in water is used to form a waterborne coating composition; the alkyd-containing polymer being an acrylic-modified alkyd polymer, a silicone-acrylic-modified alkyd polymer, or a mixture thereof. The resulting waterborne coating composition includes about 2 to about 30% by weight of one or more thermal insulating fillers with the remainder being the alkyd-containing dispersion, such that the coating composition contains about 30 to about 80% by weight of the water and about 2 to about 50% by weight of the alkyd-containing polymer. The coating applied therefrom exhibits at least one of the following properties: a thermal conductivity that is less than 100 mW/mK; a weight retention of at least 70% after being heated up to 400 C as measured by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) with a heating rate of 20 C/min.; or a weight loss of less than 50% up to a temperature of 470 C as measured by the TGA.

Abstract: Provided is a surface protectant that suppresses corrosion of a semiconductor wafer surface by a basic compound, and reduces defects in the semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor wafer surface protectant of the present invention includes a compound represented by Formula (1) below; R1O—(C3H6O2)n—H??(1) where R1 denotes a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group that has from 1 to 24 carbon atoms and may have a hydroxyl group, or a group represented by R2CO, where the R2 denotes a hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms; and n indicates an average degree of polymerization of a glycerin unit shown in the parentheses, and is from 2 to 60.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel flame retardant aqueous formulations comprising micronized particles of brominated epoxy polymers having a predetermined molecular weight, their use as flame retardant coating of wood-based substrates, their preparation and flame-retarded wood-based substrates prepared by using them.

Abstract: Object: Provided is a stretchable film having a low-glass appearance, wherein the low gloss appearance does not readily change even when the film is stretched. Solution: A stretchable film of one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a surface layer including: a binder comprising urethane resin; urethane resin beads having an average particle size of not less than 4 ?m and not greater than 20 ?m; and nanosilica particles; wherein the surface gloss is not greater than 5 GU at 60 degrees.

Abstract: A coating composition includes an aqueous carrier medium, at least a first polymer, and polymeric core-shell particles dispersed in the aqueous carrier medium. The first polymer includes: (i) a barrier segment having aromatic groups and urethane linkages, urea linkages, or a combination thereof; and (ii) an elastomeric segment having a glass transition temperature of less than 0° C. The barrier segment can make up at least 30% of the first polymer, based on the total solids weight of the first polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiation-curable aqueous coating composition comprising a polyurethane A comprising as building blocks at least: (a) a polyisocyanate(s) containing at least two cyclic groups, (b) a non-cyclic aliphatic diisocyanate(s) whereby the non-cyclic aliphatic group connecting the two isocyanate groups has from 4 to 36 carbon atoms, and (c) a component(s) containing an isocyanate-reactive group(s), whereby the summed amount of (a) and (b) is 10 to 60 wt. %, relative to the total weight amount of components used to prepare the polyurethane A; and optionally radiation-curable diluent; whereby the weight ratio between (a) and (b) is in the range from 50:50 to 99:1; and whereby the ethylenically unsaturated bond concentration of the coating composition is in the range from 0.5 to 6 milliequivalents per g of polyurethane A and radiation-curable diluent.