Abstract: A bridged silicone resin is disclosed which has the general formula (1): (HSiO3/2)x(SiO3/2—X—SiO3/2)y(1); wherein x and y are each from >0 to <1 such that x+y=1; and wherein X is divalent group comprising a silarylene group or a —(CH2)qSiRR1[O(SiRR1O)n]SiRR1—(CH2)q— group, where n is an integer from 1 to 10, each R and R1 is an independently selected substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group, and q and q? are each independently integers selected from 0 or from 1 to 6. Various methods relating to the bridged silicone resin and end uses thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hydrosilylation curable polysiloxane comprising at least one of units of formula (I) and units of formula (II), wherein Ar is C6-C20 aryl, R1 is C2-C20 alkenyl, and R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently are C1-C20 hydrocarbyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing hydrophilic biopolymers, particularly hydrophilic cellulosic material, particularly cellulose nanofibers like micro- or nanofibrillated cellulose, as described in claim 1; to novel materials comprising hydrophilic biopolymers and to the use of such hydrophilic biopolymers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides (block co-polymer)-(metal organic framework) conjugates (BCPMOFs), such as (block co-polymer)-(metal organic nanostructure) conjugates (BCPMONs), and thermoplastic elastomers, gels, and compositions thereof. Exemplary BCPMONs include (block co-polymer)-(metal organic cage) conjugates (BCPMOCs), (block co-polymer)-(metal organic paddlewheel) conjugates, and (block co-polymer)-(metal organic square) conjugates, such as BCPMONs of Formula (A), (B), or (C). Also described herein are macromonomers for preparing the BCPMONs; thermoplastic elastomers, gels, and compositions involving the BCPMONs; methods of preparing the BCPMONs, thermoplastic elastomers, gels, and compositions; and methods of using the BCPMONs, thermoplastic elastomers, gels, and compositions.

Abstract: A method for producing a metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel involving the reduction of metal ions in a metal ion-loaded biopolymer microgel. The method yields a metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel. Also disclosed is a method of catalytically reducing an organic pollutant in water using the metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel and a reducing agent.

Abstract: A composite silicone rubber particle is disclosed, wherein a part or entire surface of the silicone rubber particle is covered by a fine particle, a surface of which is modified by a functional group containing quaternary ammonium salt. Manufacturing methods of the composite silicone rubber particle are also disclosed, as well as a cosmetic product composition containing the composite silicone rubber particle. The composite silicone rubber particle has hydrophilicity and dispersibility while maintaining excellent fluidity, contains no harmful methanol, and has antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: A preparation method of vinyl ester resin for optimizing heat-release during curing includes: (A) providing a vinyl ester, a solvent and a phase change material to perform mixture; (B) performing a heating process to remove the solvent, so as to obtain a vinyl ester resin containing the phase change material. Thereby, the organic PCM material with high heat absorption and good resin affinity can be used as the temperature control agent of the vinyl ester resin during the curing process for avoiding the defects such as bubbles and cracks being generated in the vinyl ester resin.

Abstract: Provided is a hard capsule. The provided hard capsule includes water-soluble cellulose ether, about 0.5 parts by weight to about 1.5 parts by weight of a gelation agent based on 100 parts by weight of the water-soluble cellulose ether, and about 0 parts by weight to about 0.3 parts by weight of a gelation aid based on 100 parts by weight of the water-soluble cellulose ether, wherein the hard capsule comprises a body and a cap that seals the body, and a ratio of a maximum thickness to a minimum thickness of the body and the cap is each 2.5 or less.

Abstract: A microporous film comprising: 75 wt. % or greater of a high density polyethylene resin having a density of 0.957 g/cc-0.970 g/cc, a melt index of from 0.2 to 10 g/10 minutes, a molecular weight distribution, Mw,cc/Mn,cc, of greater than or equal to 6.0, and a Mz,abs of greater than or equal to 500,000 g/mol, wherein the microporous film is oriented in the machine direction and exhibits a normalized water vapor transmission rate greater than 50 g mil/(100 in2·day).

Abstract: The method of synthesis of bio graphene may include mixing carrageenan with a bio waste solution, adding graphene oxide to produce a mixture, sonicating the mixture, and evaporative-casting the mixture to produce bio graphene film. In an embodiment, the carrageenan may be ?-carrageenan. In an embodiment, the bio waste solution may include fish scales.

Abstract: Provided is a prepreg including: a urethane (meth)acrylate that is a reaction product of a polyisocyanate compound comprising a polymethylene polyphenyl polyisocyanate as an essential component with a hydroxyl group-containing compound comprising, as an essential component, a compound having a hydroxyl group and a (meth)acryloyl group; a polymerization initiator; and carbon fibers. The prepreg is excellent in workability and molding property and can form molded products excellent in various physical properties such as interlayer shear strength and heat resistance. Thus, the prepreg is suitable for use in various molded articles including automotive members.

Abstract: In one aspect, a foamable composition is disclosed, which comprises a base polymer, talc and a citrate compound blended with the base polymer. In some embodiments, the concentration of the talc in the composition is in a range of about 0.05% to about 25% by weight, e.g., in a range of about 2% to about 20%, or in a range of about 3% to about 15%, or in a range of about 5% to about 10%. Further, the concentration of the citrate compound in the composition can be, for example, in a range of about 0.05% to about 3% by weight, or in a range of about 0.02% to about 0.9% by weight, or in a range of about 0.03% to about 0.8% by weight, or in a range of about 0.04% to about 0.7% by weight, or in a range of about 0.05% to about 0.6% by weight.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing viscoelastic flexible polyurethane foam comprising reacting an isocyanate component with an isocyanate-reactive component that comprises a polyol blend having a hydroxyl number of 56 to 250 and an average functionality of greater than 2, and a hydroxyl-terminated prepolymer. The invention also relates to viscoelastic flexible polyurethane foams.

Abstract: A method of making a foamed article, for example a foamed component for an article or footwear, comprises forming a structure of interconnected, unfoamed, thermoplastic polymeric members spaced to define openings between the thermoplastic polymeric members. The structure may be made by printing a thermoplastic polymeric material with a three-dimensional printer. The thermoplastic polymeric members are heated to a first temperature to soften the thermoplastic polymeric members and the softened thermoplastic polymeric members are infused with at least one inert gas at a first pressure greater than atmospheric pressure. The first pressure is sufficient to cause the at least one inert gas to permeate into the softened thermoplastic polymeric members. After being infused with the inert gas, the pressure is reduced to at least partially foam the thermoplastic polymeric members.

Abstract: Provided are expanded beads capable of providing an expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads molded article which is excellent in physical properties, such as compression characteristics, repulsion elasticity, etc., and an expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads molded article. Expanded beads of thermoplastic polyurethane, wherein a Shore A hardness of the thermoplastic polyurethane is 85 or more; an average cell diameter of the expanded beads is 50 to 300 ?m; and a closed cell ratio when bisecting the expanded thermoplastic polyurethane bead is 60% or more; and an expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads molded article obtained through in-mold molding of the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A polymer nanocomposite composition, wherein nanoparticles, preferably graphene oxide, are well dispersed within a polymer matrix, preferably thermoplastic polyurethane in one embodiment. Affinity of the nanoparticles to one of the phases of the polymer matrix, preferably a hard segment of the thermoplastic polyurethane, provides enhanced mechanical properties. Processes for preparing the polymer nanocomposite compositions are described. In a preferred embodiment, an extensional dispersing element is included within the screw configuration of an extrusion process.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polyolefin composition prepared by kneading a hygroscopic inorganic filler into a polyolefin, without substantially using an additive such as a dispersant or an antioxidant, the polyolefin composition having good dispersibility of the hygroscopic inorganic filler as well as excellent moldability. By kneading anhydrous magnesium sulfate as a hygroscopic inorganic filler into a polyolefin, without substantially adding an additive such as a dispersant or an antioxidant, and by setting the moisture content in the kneaded product to 0.1 wt % or less, a polyolefin composition having good dispersibility of anhydrous magnesium sulfate as well as excellent moldability can be obtained.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition having at least one elastomer component selected from the group consisting of elastomeric polymers (A) each of which has a side chain (a) containing a hydrogen-bond cross-linkable moiety having a carbonyl-containing group and/or a nitrogen-containing heterocycle and has a glass-transition point of 25° C. or below, and elastomeric polymers (B) each of which contains a hydrogen-bond cross-linkable moiety and a covalent-bond cross-linking moiety in a side chain and has a glass-transition point of 25° C. or below; and a clay, wherein an amount of the clay contained is 20 parts by mass or less relative to 100 parts by mass of the elastomer component.

Abstract: Provided herein is a thermoplastic composite resin composition for shielding electromagnetic waves that may exhibit excellent mechanical properties and superior electromagnetic wave shielding performance without including a metal material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a cellulose particle and a binder, where the cellulose particle has a cellulose core and a surface group, and the binder interacts with the surface group to form a composite.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a polymer composite including a polymer, nanocellulose, and a compatibilizer, wherein the nanocellulose comprises cellulose nanocrystals and/or cellulose nanofibrils, and wherein the compatibilizer comprises a maleated polymer. In some embodiments, the nanocellulose includes lignin-coated nanocellulose. The polymer may be selected from polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polylactide, or poly(ethylene terephthalate). The maleated polymer may be selected from maleated polyethylene, maleated polypropylene, maleated polystyrene, maleated polylactide, or maleated poly(ethylene terephthalate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a base composition for a microneedle patch and a microneedle patch comprising the same. The base composition comprises a first HPMC, a second HPMC and PVP/VA, wherein the viscosity of the first HPMC is greater than that of the second HPMC, the weight ratio of the first HPMC relative to the second HPMC is 1:0.1 to 1:1.2, and the amount of the PVP/VA is 0.25 wt % to 2 wt %. By controlling the constitution of the base composition, the microneedle patch can not only be demolded smoothly during the stage of the production, but also obtain the desired softness, flatness, flexibility, skin adhesion during the stage of use and humidity resistance during the stage of storage.

Abstract: A masterbatch manufacturing method comprises an operation in which rubber latex and a carbon black slurry containing a compound according to Formula (I), below, are mixed. At Formula (I), R1 and R2 each indicates a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbons, an alkenyl group having 1 to 20 carbons, or an alkynyl group having 1 to 20 carbons. R1 and R2 may be the same or different. M+ indicates sodium ion, potassium ion, or lithium ion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tire which has at least one member selected from the group consisting of a side reinforcing rubber layer and a bead filler made of a vulcanized rubber composition comprising a natural rubber as a rubber component and having a difference between a dynamic tensile storage modulus E? at 180° C. (A) and a dynamic tensile storage modulus E? at 25° C. (B) {E?(A)?E?(B)} of 2.0 MPa or more, the dynamic tensile storage moduli being measured under conditions of an initial tensile strain of 5%, a dynamic tensile strain of 1%, and a frequency of 52 Hz, and provides the tire excellent in achieving both the riding comfort in normal running and the durability in Run-flat running.

Abstract: A nitrile copolymer rubber composition has a nitrile copolymer rubber (A) containing 22 to 45 wt % of ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units and a vinyl chloride resin (B) having an average polymerization degree of 1200 to 2200, wherein a ratio of content of the vinyl chloride resin (B) with respect to 100 parts by weight of the nitrile copolymer rubber (A) is 70 to 140 parts by weight.

Abstract: A latex formulation for making an elastomeric product, more particularly an elastomeric glove. The formulation comprises a mixture of at least one base polymer, a cross-linker; and a pH adjuster, where the pH adjuster provides a pH range of 9.5 to 10.5 to the latex composition. Still further, the present invention discloses a method for preparing a latex formulation for making elastomeric products, such as an elastomeric glove, without using accelerators, zinc oxide or sulphur.

Abstract: A fluororubber composition comprising 10 to 50 parts by weight of wollastonite and 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of organic peroxide based on 100 parts by weight of peroxide-crosslinkable fluororubber, the wollastonite being needle-like or fibrous wollastonite having an average fiber diameter of 5 ?m or less and an average fiber length of 40 to 80 ?m, and the wollastonite being surface-treated with an amino silane coupling agent or an epoxy silane coupling agent. The fluororubber composition that can be suitably used as, for example, a molding material for normal/reverse rotation oil seals that allow continuous excellent sealing of fluid in the operation of normal and reverse rotation.

Abstract: A composition having a) an ethylene-based copolymer made of units derived from ethylene and units derived from at least one comonomer of Structure I, wherein R is a C1-C2 hydrocarbyl group and R? is a C1-C4 hydrocarbyl group; b) at least one antioxidant; c) from greater than 0 wt % to less than 3 wt % of an organic peroxide, based on the total weight of the composition; d) optionally, at least one co-agent; and e) optionally, at least one tree retardant, wherein the ethylene-based copolymer has a melt temperature (Tm) (° C.) and a comonomer content in moles per 100 grams ethylene-based copolymer (mol/100 g) (comonomer) that satisfies the relationship Tm<?73.022 (comonomer)+109.3.

Abstract: Provided are a propylene homopolymer composition for a capacitor film, which can provide a film with excellent high-temperature voltage resistance and excellent thin-film stretchability, a method for producing the same, and a capacitor film. The propylene homopolymer composition for a capacitor film contains 50 to 99% by mass of a propylene homopolymer (A1) having predetermined characteristics and 1 to 50% by mass of a propylene homopolymer (B1) having predetermined characteristics, and has (i) a melt flow rate (MFR) of 1.0 to 10.0 g/10 min and (ii) a chlorine content of 2 ppm by mass or less.

Abstract: A novel polymer mixture having fast drying time, a multilayer article comprising at least two layers of the dried polymer mixture and having good mechanical properties, water resistance and weatherability, and a method of preparing the multilayer article.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention contains: a first aromatic vinyl-based resin, which is a copolymer of an aromatic vinyl-based monomer and a maleic acid anhydride; a second aromatic vinyl-based resin, which is a copolymer of an aromatic vinyl-based monomer, a maleic acid anhydride, and a maleimide-based monomer represented by chemical formula 1; a rubber-modified vinyl-based graft copolymer; and a reinforcing filler. The thermoplastic resin composition is excellent in view of heat resistance, rigidity, dimensional stability, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an epoxy resin composition for sealing a semiconductor device, a preparation method therefor, and a semiconductor device sealed by using the same, the epoxy resin composition, which comprises an epoxy resin, a curing agent, an inorganic filler, and one or more additives selected from the group consisting of a curing accelerator, a coupling agent, a release agent, and a colorant, and has a gel content of approximately 1 ppm or less.

Abstract: Provided are a heat-curable resin composition for semiconductor encapsulation that is capable of yielding a cured product superior in tracking resistance and dielectric property, and has a favorable continuous moldability; and a semiconductor device encapsulated by a cured product of such resin composition. The heat-curable resin composition for semiconductor encapsulation contains: (A) an epoxy resin other than a silicone-modified epoxy resin, being solid at 25° C.; (B) a silicone-modified epoxy resin; (C) a cyclic imide compound having, in one molecule, at least one dimer acid backbone, at least one linear alkylene group having not less than 6 carbon atoms, at least one alkyl group having not less than 6 carbon atoms, and at least two cyclic imide groups; (D) an organic filler; and (E) an anionic curing accelerator.

Abstract: Biorenewable additives or modifiers can be used for improving the performance of biorenewable thermoplastics. Modified natural oils, unmodified natural oils, and compatibilizers, as well as mixtures thereof, can be used in combination with a biorenewable thermoplastic such as polylactide (PLA) in order to produce an improved thermoplastic. Modified natural oils include acrylated epoxidized soybean oil (AESO), unmodified natural oils include unmodified soybean oil (SYBO), and the compatibilizers may be star polymer compatibilizers. The improved thermoplastic may have improved tensile properties with little plasticization.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition, according to the present invention, comprises: a polycarbonate resin; a polyester resin; and a metal compound, wherein the content ratio of the polycarbonate resin and polyester resin is from approximately 4:1 to approximately 9:1. The polycarbonate resin composition and a molded product using same have excellent physical properties, such as impact resistance, fluidity and the like, as well as excellent exterior and plating adhesion.

Abstract: A molded article includes a polycarbonate resin and a colorant, and the molded article, when tested using a 3 mm color plaque, includes a color difference delta E (dE*) of less than about 0.6 following molding under abusive molding conditions as compared to a reference article molded under standard processing conditions. The molded article may include a color difference delta b (db*) of less than about 0.3 after being molded under the abusive molding conditions. The molded article may also exhibit a shift in wavelength of maximum absorbance of less than about 5 nm after being molded under the abusive molding conditions and/or a difference in absorbance intensity of less than about 15% after being molded under the abusive molding conditions as compared to a reference article molded under standard processing conditions. Methods for forming a molded article in accordance with the above are also described.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided. The resin composition comprises: (a) a resin of formula (I): (b) a nonpolar elastomer containing vinyl group, wherein the content of the vinyl group is no more than 60%; and (c) a peroxide as a polymerization initiator, wherein, R1, R2, A1, A2, and n are as defined in the specification; and the content of component (b) is about 2% to about 100% based on the weight of component (a), and the content of component (c) is about 0.01% to about 10% based on the total weight of component (a) and component (b).

Abstract: Provided are a thermosetting resin composition containing polyester amide acid (A), epoxy compound (B) having a fluorene skeleton, epoxy curing agent (C) and colorant (D), and the thermosetting resin composition capable of forming a cured film having an excellent balance of satisfactory hardness and adhesion to glass under high-temperature conditions, and also an application of the thermosetting resin composition.

Abstract: A resin composition including: (A) a polyimide resin containing 60 mol % or more of a diamine residue having a structure represented by General Formula (1) below in all diamine residues; (B) a thermosetting resin; and (C) a thermally conductive filler, wherein the resin composition contains 60 parts by volume or more of the thermally conductive filler (C) in 100 parts by volume of a total of the polyimide resin (A), the thermosetting resin (B), and the thermally conductive filler (C). Provided is a resin composition capable of providing a sheet that is excellent in heat resistance and thermal conductivity, has a low elastic modulus, and is excellent in thermal responsiveness.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to elastomeric compositions having improved soft touch feel to skin, and in particular grip, especially during wet/humid conditions. In one embodiment, the compositions are part of a composite system, wherein the compositions are connected, for example bonded, molded, over-molded or co-extruded to a substrate, such as a thermoplastic, wood, glass or metal. The elastomeric composition comprises: (a) one or more copolymers present in an amount of 10 wt. % to 90 wt. %, selected from styrenic block copolymers and isoprene polymers; (b) one or more resins an amount of 2 wt. % to 20 wt. %; and optionally (c) at least one softener, filler, antioxidant or the like present in an amount up to 80 wt. %. The resin is selected from coumarone-indene resin, petroleum hydrocarbon resin, terpene based polymers, styrene-alpha-methyl-styrene resins, rosin derived resins, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A method of forming a paving composition using reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and/or reclaimed asphalt shingle (RAS) is provided. The method comprises: a) providing a rejuvenated asphalt binder consisting essentially of bitumen, a block copolymer and a bio-oil, wherein the rejuvenated asphalt binder has a rotational viscosity at 135° C. equal to or less than 1000 centipoise, an original G*/sin ? at 64° C. equal to or greater than 1 kPa where G* is the complex shear modulus and ? is the phase angle; a G*/sin ? at 64° C. equal to or greater than 2.2 kPa after aging in a Rolling Thin Film Oven (RTFO); b) providing a virgin asphalt; c) heating the virgin asphalt to 160-200° C.; d) providing a RAP and/or RAS; and e) mixing the heated virgin asphalt, RAP/RAS, and the rejuvenated asphalt binder under conditions suitable to form the paving composition.

Abstract: Provided are (1) a hydrophilic treatment coating composition containing a compound that contains a radical reactive functional group and a sulfonic acid alkali metal salt group, a radical polymerization initiator, and a polar compatibilizer, (2) a hydrophilic treatment coating composition containing a silane coupling agent that contains a radical reactive functional group, a compound that contains a radical reactive functional group and a sulfonic acid alkali metal salt group, a radical polymerization initiator, and a polar compatibilizer, (3) a hydrophilic treatment coating composition containing a compound that contains a functional group that reacts with a reactive functional group of a silane coupling agent in a surface layer, and a sulfonic acid (alkali metal salt) group, and a polar compatibilizer, and (4) a hydrophilic treatment coating composition containing a silane coupling agent that contains a reactive functional group, a compound that contains a functional group that reacts with the reactive func

Abstract: Disclosed is a hybrid polymer latex, a coating composition that can be used for traffic markings, transportation and signages. The coating composition includes polymerization products of organic monomers and a nanoparticulate dispersion of inorganic components, which are associated through covalent or coordinate bonds with the polymer such that there is homogenous integration and association of the modified inorganic component with the organic fraction in the polymer latex which increases abrasion properties of the coating composition. Additionally, the composition discloses additives in the form of polyfunctional amines which provide superior qualities of moisture proofing, water repellence and early rain resistance to enhance durability of the product. The present invention also includes processes and methods of preparing the hybrid polymer latex for coating composition.

Abstract: Methods and systems for coating metal substrates are provided. The methods and systems include a powder coating composition comprising a polymeric binder and an application package. The application package includes at least one antistatic component and at least one post-blended component. Use of the application package reduces back ionization and faraday cage effects during electrostatic application. The described methods provide coatings with optimal surface smoothness and edge coverage.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are described which provide a protective coating to coils or springs via a polymerization process such as by covalent bonding that includes grafting to the metal surface.

Abstract: A Zn—Al layered double hydroxide (LDH) composition is added to a solution including a corrosion inhibitor and stirred, and a precipitate of the solution is collected, washed, and dried to form a corrosion inhibiting material (CIM), in which the LDH composition is intercalated with the corrosion inhibitor. An inorganic CIM and/or an organic CIM may be formed. The organic CIM may be added to a sol-gel composition to form an organic CIM-containing sol-gel composition, and the inorganic CIM may be added to a sol-gel composition to form an inorganic CIM-containing sol-gel composition. Further, the organic CIM-containing sol-gel composition may be applied on a substrate (e.g., an aluminum alloy substrate) to form an organic CIM-containing sol-gel layer and cured by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the inorganic CIM-containing sol-gel composition may be applied on the substrate to form an inorganic CIM-containing sol-gel layer and cured by UV radiation, and the sol-gel layers may be thermally cured.

Abstract: A method of applying at least one coating of at least one electrically insulating polymer to an applicator for currents, especially HF currents in surgery, the coating is produced by electrophoretic deposition from a suspension of the polymer in at least one organic solvent, wherein the applicators thus coated are especially clamps, pairs of tweezers or pairs of scissors which are used in the bipolar application technique of HF surgery. Polymers used are especially thermoplastic polymers, such as thermoplastic fluoropolymers, and more particularly polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) or ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE).

Abstract: A low-specular-reflectance coating composition includes a binder, a solvent, and a plurality of substantially spherical particles having a multimodal particle size distribution. The multimodal particle size distribution has two or more modes, each mode having a peak defining an associated mode particle size, wherein the distribution function includes a first mode having a first peak corresponding to a first particle size, and a second mode having a second peak corresponding to a second particle size. A ratio of the second particle size to the first particle size is between 1.7-4.0. A smallest of the mode particle sizes is greater than or equal to 1.0 microns, and a largest of the mode particle sizes is greater than or equal to 3.0 microns.

Abstract: An improved superhydrophobic coating and a process of making it is provided herein. More particularly, a robust superhydrophobic coating is produced by using carbon dioxide to enhance the integration of a binder material into the superhydrophobic coating. The carbon dioxide may be used to infiltrate and fill the interstitial voids of a superhydrophobic material, such as diatomaceous earth. Consequently, occupying these voids in the superhydrophobic material effectively blocks other components (e.g., binders) from entering the voids. As a result, the coating formulations of the present invention are more robust and may strongly adhere to the substrates to which they are applied.

Abstract: An organoclay composition where a phyllosilicate clay is exchanged with quaternary ammonium ions having a formula of [NR1R2R3R4]+ wherein at least one of R1, R2 and R3 is a mixture of branched alkyl groups.