Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a water-soluble anionic P2 polymer obtained by radical polymerization of at least one anionic monomer, in the presence of a water-soluble homopolymer P1 with a weight-average molecular weight of between 5,000 and 100,000 daltons said water-soluble anionic P2 polymer having a weight-average molecular weight of greater than 100,000 dalton and less than or equal to 40 million daltons, said water-soluble P1 homopolymer having been prepared from 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid in salified form and in the presence of 200 to 20,000 ppm by weight of 2-methyl-2-propenylsulphonic acid in salified form.

Abstract: The present invention is related to high Impact strength thermoplastic compositions comprising: a) from 10 to 90% by weight of a rubber-modified monovinylidene aromatic (co)polymer; b) from 10 to 90% by weight of a polyphenylene ether; wherein: said rubber-modified monovinylidene aromatic (co)polymer a) comprising: I) a matrix comprising monovinylidene aromatic polymer, and II) from 5 to 25% by weight of rubber in the form of discrete rubber particles dispersed within the matrix, wherein the rubber particles comprise a blend of at least two polybutadienes as well as graft- and block copolymers of polybutadiene and monovinylidene aromatic polymer segments, said rubber particles exhibit: —an average particle size by volume (D50) comprised between 0.8 and 5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition including a diene-based graft polymer; a first polymer including a vinyl cyanide-based monomer and an alkyl-substituted styrene-based monomer; a second polymer including a vinyl cyanide-based monomer, an aromatic vinyl-based monomer, and a (meth)acrylate-based monomer; a third polymer including a vinyl cyanide-based monomer and an alkyl-unsubstituted styrene-based monomer and having a weight-average molecular weight of 80,000 to 220,000 g/mol; a fourth polymer including a vinyl cyanide-based monomer and an alkyl-unsubstituted styrene-based monomer and having a weight-average molecular weight of 1,500,000 to 5,000,000 g/mol; and a fifth polymer including an olefin-based monomer and having a density of 970 to 1,000 kg/m3 measured in accordance with ASTM D1505, wherein the fifth polymer is included in 0.10 to 3.

Abstract: To suppress the bias of the distribution of a filler dispersed in a sealing material (cured product) covering an electrode connection portion, provided is an epoxy resin composition, including: (A) an epoxy resin; (B) a curing agent; (C) a filler; and (D) an ionic compound in which at least one of a cation or an anion is organic matter.

Abstract: Polymer compositions and methods for producing the same. The polymer compositions include a component (A), a component (B) and a component (C). Where the component (A) is 65% to 99.4% by weight of biopolymers, the component (B) is 0.5% to 30% by weight of homopolymers, copolymers or terpolymers based on vinyl acetate and the component (C) is 0.1% to 5% by weight of organopolysiloxane pellets.

Abstract: A biodegradable container closure and a method for making the container closure. The biodegradable container closure includes from about 40 to about 99 weight percent of a polymer derived from random monomeric repeating units having a structure of wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of CH3 and a C3 to C19 alkyl group. The monomeric units having R1?CH3 is about 75 to about 99 mol percent of the polymer. A resin adapted for forming the closure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition for an air intake hose has improved heat resistance by mixing a mixed resin including a thermoplastic polyether-ester elastomer and polybutylene terephthalate, a styrene-acrylonitrile resin, and additives in appropriate amounts, and a molded article including the same. This thermoplastic resin composition includes a mixed resin including a thermoplastic polyether-ester elastomer and polybutylene terephthalate, a styrene-acrylonitrile resin, an epoxy-based compatibilizer, a chain extender, an antioxidant, a thermal stabilizer including at least one selected from the group consisting of an imide-based stabilizer, an oxazoline-based stabilizer, and combinations thereof, a light stabilizer, and a filler.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable composition that includes an oxyalkylene polymer A having an average of 4 to 8 terminal groups per molecule and having a reactive silicon group represented by: —SiXaR3-a (1) (in which R is a monovalent organic group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and represents an organic group other than a hydrolyzable group, and X represents a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, or a hydrolyzable group; a is an integer from 1 to 3; when a is 2 or more, X groups may be the same as or different from each other, and when a is 1, R groups may be the same as or different from each other), wherein the terminal group has the reactive silicon group, an unsaturated group, an isocyanate group or an active hydrogen-containing group, and the oxyalkylene polymer A has a hydroxyl group equivalent molecular weight of 500 to 1,750 per terminal group.

Abstract: Isocyanate-reactive compositions, rigid polyurethane foam-forming compositions, rigid polyurethane foams, and methods for their production, and composite articles having a rigid polyurethane foam sandwiched between metal facer substrates. The rigid polyurethane foams are produced from an isocyanate-reactive composition comprising: (1) a polyol blend that includes an amine-initiated polyether polyol; (2) a hydrochlorofluoroolefin (“HCFO”); and (3) a catalyst that includes an arylalkyl tertiary amine, an aryl tertiary amine, or a mixture thereof. The foam can have excellent adhesion to metal substrates.

Abstract: A footwear article comprises: an outsole comprising: an outsole body comprising a first polyurethane polymeric material attached to one or more tread cleats comprising a nitrile butadiene rubber polymeric material; and a footwear upper affixed to the outsole, the footwear upper comprising a second polyurethane polymeric material. Footwear articles, including boots, overshoes, and/or work shoes, are effective to meet or exceed slip resistance in accordance with ASTM F3445-21. Methods of making the footwear articles are also described.

Abstract: A flowable silicone-polyolefin composition is disclosed. The silicone-polyolefin composition comprises (A) a polysiloxane and (B) a functionalized polyolefin dispersed in the polysiloxane (A). The polysiloxane (A) comprises an average per molecule of at least one functional group X, and the functionalized polyolefin (B) comprises an average per molecule of at least one functional group Y that is reactable with the functional group X of the polysiloxane (A) to form a bond therebetween. A curable composition comprising the flowable silicone-polyolefin composition, a cured product of the curable composition, and methods of preparing the flowable silicone-polyolefin composition, curable composition, and cured product are also disclosed.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a method comprising one or more of the following steps: obtaining asphalt, obtaining at least one hardening agent, mixing the at least one hardening agent with the asphalt, so as to form a hardened asphalt, obtaining at least one polymer, mixing the at least one polymer with the hardened asphalt, so as to form a polymer modified asphalt, obtaining at least one filler, mixing the at least one filler with at least one of the hardened asphalt, the polymer modified asphalt, or any combination thereof, so as to form a filled coating, obtaining a roofing substrate, and applying the filled coating to the roofing substrate, so as to form a roofing shingle.

Abstract: Provided is a molded article that enables practical production of an unprecedented product having water disintegrability that allows disposal by flushing down a flush toilet or the like and further having high aesthetics. A molded article containing pulp, carboxymethyl cellulose salt, and starch, with the ratio of the pulp, the carboxymethyl cellulose salt, and the starch satisfying pulp:carboxymethyl cellulose salt:starch=50 to 80% by mass:15 to 40% by mass:5 to 10% by mass, wherein the molded article is not for an applicator for intravaginal insertion.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a pigment composition and an ink (in particular, a waterborne ink) that can reduce a viscosity increase over time when an azo lake pigment is used as a pigment and also have excellent color strength and gloss in printed products. The pigment composition according to the present invention includes a divalent metal lake azo pigment, and 0.1% by weight to 20% by weight of a divalent metal salt of a mono- or di-carboxylic acid compound. The divalent metal of the divalent metal salt is preferably an alkaline earth metal ion. The mono- or di-carboxylic acid compound is preferably a mono- or di-carboxylic acid compound having a carbon number of 4 to 20.

Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (A), or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L1a, L1b, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, M1, M2, m, n, q, and w are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.

Abstract: A silica functionalized with a siloxane is of the general formula (I), [SiO4/2]a [R1SiO3/2]b [R3R1SiO2/2]c [R13SiO1/2]d [O1/2R2]e (I). The indices a, b, c, d, e each independently have integer values a from 0 to 100, b from 0 to 100, c from 0 to 50, d from 3 to 200, e from 0 to 50, with the proviso that the sum of a, b and c is at least 1 and for more than 50% of the siloxanes in the mixture the sum of a, b and c is ?4.

Abstract: A molecular assembly having a structural formation of amphiphilic molecules is disclosed where the amphiphilic molecules are selected from a group containing amphiphilic molecules which a) have a hydrophobic moiety and a hydrophilic moiety b) are soluble in a polar aprotic solvent and form self-organizing layer structures in the absence of the polar aprotic solvent, and c) orient molecularly in formed layer structures at an interfacial layer, or in an aqueous environment. The amphiphilic molecules in the formed layer structure are in contact with an aqueous environment. A method for coating a solid surface with a molecular assembly is also disclosed, wherein the amphiphilic molecules are dissolved in a polar aprotic solvent, and resulting solution is applied to a solid surface by spin coating.

Abstract: Coalescing solvents are among the most important components of water-borne latex paints and are required for deposition of continuous and tough films during the final stages of paint drying. Water-borne latex paints require 1-2 weight percent coalescing solvent which translates to use of about 770 million pounds in the US alone. This work focused on developing novel biobased coalescing solvents for water-borne latex paints to perform equivalent or better while being cost competitive to higher performing petroleum-based coalescing solvents. Formulation testing included minimum film forming temperature (MMFT), scrub resistance, freeze-thaw stability, and gloss. Other properties of the solvent considered were evaporation (leading to VOC content), density, viscosity, color, and hydrolytic stability. Hydrolytic stability is important for the shelf-life performance of the final paint formulation.

Abstract: A titanium dioxide micro-nanocontainers, corrosion-resistant waterborne epoxy coatings and preparation method thereof, including preparation steps as follows: TiO2 micro-nano spheres are synthesized by applying hydrothermal method; a polyaniline layer doped with molybdate ions is deposited on the surface of TiO2 micro-nano spheres by adopting the method of in-situ chemical polymerization, TiO2/PANI-MoO42? micro-nano-spheres are obtained, then, polydopamine is encapsulated on the surface of TiO2/PANI-MoO42? micro-nano spheres to obtain titanium dioxide micro-nanocontainers; next, antirust filler, defoamer, dispersant and thickener are added into waterborne epoxy emulsion, then titanium dioxide micro-nanocontainers are added in the waterborne epoxy emulsion for dispersing and grinding, filtering and encapsulating to obtain component A; the waterborne epoxy curing agent and deionized water are mixed in proportion to obtain component B; component A is stirred, then it is mixed with the component B in proportion,

Abstract: Provided is a liquid-repellent agent which enables the production of partition walls that are less susceptible to reduction in liquid repellency even when subjected to oxygen plasma treatment or UV-ozone treatment. A liquid-repellent agent (A) of the present invention contains a polymer containing: a polymerization unit (a1) derived from a hydrocarbon having an alkyl group in which at least one hydrogen atom is replaced with a fluorine atom and which may contain an ether-oxygen atom; and one or two or more types of polymerization units (a2) other than the polymerization unit (a1), wherein the number of ethylenically unsaturated double bonds in the polymerization units (a1) and (a2) is 3 or greater.

Abstract: Provided are a surface zwitterionized silicone antifouling coating and a preparation method thereof. In the disclosure, hydroxyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane and N-aminoethyl-3-aminopropyl methyl dimethoxysilane are used as raw materials, and tetramethylammonium hydroxide pentahydrate is used as a catalyst, thereby preparing a series of polydimethylsiloxane resins containing amino side chains in different proportions; then side chain amino modified polydimethylsiloxane is crosslinked and cured by using 3-glycidyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane as a curing agent; after that, the cured silicone coating is soaked in a solution of 1,3-propane sultone in acetone for ionization.

Abstract: Described herein are coating compositions having unique mechanical and physical properties. The coating compositions are composed of zinc oxide nanoparticles, copper nanoparticles, a perfluorolkylsiloxane, and an organic solvent. The coating compositions can be applied to any article or any surface of an article where it is desirable to reduce surface wettability or prevent the growth of bacteria.

Abstract: A method is described for preparing metal ink for additive manufacturing based on photo-thermal synergistic curing, relating to functional ink technology. The ink includes 50%-95% metal powder, 1%-35% photosensitive resin, 1%-35% photosensitive monomer, 0.1%-7% photoinitiator, 0.1%-5% thermal initiator, 0.1%-5% up-conversion material, and 0%-2% auxiliary agent. The method includes adding metal ink to the ink tank of a direct ink writing 3D printer, extruding the metal ink from the nozzle under computer control to the printing specific shapes on the platform, and curing under real-time illumination of a specific light source to obtain the green body. The method includes performing high-temperature debinding treatment on the obtained green body in a specific atmosphere. The treated green body is subjected to a high-temperature and high-pressure sintering treatment in a specific atmosphere and then cooled to room temperature.

Abstract: Provided is an active energy ray-curable offset printing ink composition, comprising an active energy ray-polymerizable compound having a (meth)acryloyl group, wherein a concentration of the (meth)acryloyl group is 2.2 to 4.5 mol/g, and wherein a glass transition temperature of a polymer obtained by polymerizing the active energy ray-polymerizable compound is ?20 to 25° C.

Abstract: A water-based ink composition for an aqueous ballpoint pen that maintains smooth writing feel even when stored for a long time with a pen tip facing downward and is excellent in suppressing abrasion of a ball receiving seat is provided. Such an ink composition for an aqueous ballpoint pen includes an ink composition for an aqueous ballpoint pen, the ink composition comprising at least a coloring material; fine particles having a new Mohs hardness of 3 or greater and an average particle size of 30 ?m or less; a polyoxyethylene polycyclic phenyl-based surfactant; and a water-soluble solvent.

Abstract: An object is to obtain a white ink which is easy to redisperse and is re-dispersible by being shaken several tens of times with weak force at most, or alternatively, without being shaken. As a solution, a white ink composition is provided which contains 50.0% by mass or less of a titanium oxide pigment treated with silica, alumina, and contains an organic compound in a solid content of the white ink composition, and contains 5.0 parts by mass or more of an alkali-soluble resin whose weight-average molecular weight is 28,000 to 100,000 relative to 100 parts by mass of the titanium oxide pigment, and further contains a water-dispersible resin and water.

Abstract: A UV-curable aqueous inkjet printing ink composition contains: water-soluble acrylamide-based monomers by 20.0 to 70.0% by mass, water-soluble hydroxyl group-containing monofunctional monomers by 5.0 to 60.0% by mass, and water-insoluble polymerizable compounds by 8.0 to 35.0% by mass, relative to the total mass of all polymerizable components; a photopolymerizable initiator and/or sensitizer by 3.0 to 10.0 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass representing the total mass of all polymerizable components; a pigment; and water; wherein the ratio of the water-soluble acrylamide-based monomers and water-soluble hydroxyl group-containing monofunctional monomers, (water-soluble acrylamide-based monomers/water-soluble hydroxyl group-containing monofunctional monomers), is 0.3 to 10.0; and the ink composition has ability to be partially cured by being irradiated with a UV-LED light having a peak wavelength between 365 and 405 nm, to a cumulative light quantity of 100 mJ/cm2 or less.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymeric dispersant that is to be blended in an aqueous pigment dispersion in which a pigment is finely dispersed in a stable manner and at a high level, the aqueous pigment dispersion enabling preparation of an aqueous inkjet ink capable of recording an image excellent in adhesiveness and durability on plastic media and textiles. The polymeric dispersant is a polymer that includes a constituent unit (i) derived from styrene, a constituent unit (ii) derived from methyl methacrylate and/or the like, a constituent unit (iii) derived from 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate and/or the like, a constituent unit (iv) derived from 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and/or the like, and a constituent unit (v) derived from methacrylic acid, and at least part of carboxy groups is neutralized with an alkali.

Abstract: An optimized solvent-based liquid metal composition includes a solution and a liquid metal mixed with the solution. The solution includes at least one solvent and a polymeric binder dissolved in the at least one solvent. Additionally or optionally, the composition includes a metallic filler. The ingredients of the composition are tailored to extend decap time while maintaining other beneficial properties to permit the use of the composition in various printing techniques.

Abstract: The presently disclosed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a rheology-modifier composition comprising 0.05 wt. % to 70.0 wt. % of an acrylamide polymer having a weight average molecular weight of greater than 6 million Daltons, and 30.0 wt. % to 99.95 wt. % of at least one cellulose ether. Further, the presently disclosed inventive concept(s) also relates to a method of making the rheology modifier composition and an aqueous coating composition comprising the same.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a biodegradable coating composition, comprising a crosslinked starch and a filler, and optionally a polyol plasticizer, as well as to outside structures such as greenhouses, comprising a coating layer obtained by drying the said coating composition. The invention furthermore pertains to removal of the coating layer using a targeted cleaning composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating material comprising 100 parts by mass of an acid-modified polypropylene (A) and at least 450 parts by mass of organic solvents (B), wherein the acid-modified polypropylene has a melting point of 90° C. or lower and the organic solvents (B) comprises 80-99 mass % aromatic hydrocarbon solvent (B1) and 20-1 mass % one or more solvents (B2) selected from the group consisting of ester-based solvents, ketone-based solvents, and alcohol-based solvents, the sum of the proportion of the ingredient (B1) and the proportion of the ingredient (B2) being 100 mass %. The coating material may further contain a compound (C) having, in the molecule, two or more functional groups capable of forming a chemical bond with a carboxyl group, in an amount of 0.1-20 parts by mass. The compound (C) having, in the molecule, two or more functional groups capable of forming a chemical bond with a carboxyl group may be one having no hydrolyzable group.

Abstract: Provided is a curable composition that, while reducing a used amount of (meth)acrylic acid ester monomers having a large number of carbon atoms, yields a cured product which has both good transparency and good elongation. The curable composition contains (A) a silyl group-containing (meth)acrylic-based polymer, (B) a silyl group-containing polyoxyalkylene-based polymer having a number average molecular weight of 20,000 or more, and (C) an aromatic ring-containing plasticizer. Units derived from CH2?C(R1)(COOR2), where R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R2 is a group having nine or more carbon atoms, account for 5% by weight or less of all structural units of (A). The curable composition contains 60 parts by weight or more of (C) with respect to 100 total parts by weight of (A) and (B), and a cured product has a haze of 55 or less, the haze being obtained through a curing test.

Abstract: Beverage containers and methods of coating are provided. The beverage containers include a metal substrate that is at least partially coated with a coating prepared from a composition that includes a binder system, a cross linker, and a catalyst.

Abstract: Fire retardant paint compositions and coatings containing acrylic modified polysiloxane, polyphosphate salt, expandable graphite, and fire retardant additives are provided. The paint compositions find use in protecting a substrate against fire and exhibit excellent adhesion to substrates and long term weather resistance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions and coating kits, each comprising: (a) a polyepoxide functional polymer; (b) a polythiol functional compound, wherein the polythiol functional compound comprises at least two or at least three thiol functional groups and wherein if the polythiol functional compound contains hydroxyl functional groups, the ratio of thiol functional groups to hydroxyl functional groups within the polythiol functional compound is not 1:1; (c) a reactive compound different from the polythiol functional compound (b), containing multiple pendant and/or terminal functional groups selected from carboxylic acid, anhydride, amine and phenol that are reactive with epoxide functional groups; and (d) a pigment. The curable film-forming composition demonstrates a pigment to binder ratio greater than or equal to 2 and less than 3, adhesion to diverse substrates, and fast sandability.

Abstract: A coated substrate comprising a coating extending over at least a part of the substrate. The coating is obtainable from a coating composition comprising (a) a polymeric binder; and (b) a feathering reducing agent comprising a carboxylic acid reactive functional group. The coated portion of the substrate comprises a pretreatment layer. The pretreatment layer is obtainable from a pretreatment composition that comprises a trivalent chromium compound. The invention extends to a method of coating a pre-treated substrate and a coated package, such as a metal can.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a clearcoat system including at least two components and (B) which are different from one another and separate from each other, where (A) includes at least constituents (a1) to (a5), wherein where the relative weight ratio of constituents (a4) and (a5) to each other within component (A) is in a range of from 1.0:0.1 to 1.0:<5.0, and where (B) includes at least two constituents (b1) and (b2), which are different from one another, least a part of these NCO groups has been reacted with at least one silane prior to Also disclosed herein are a clearcoat composition obtained by mixing at least components (A) and (B) of the clearcoat system with each other, a method of coating a substrate including a step of applying the in clearcoat composition to an optionally pre-coated substrate and a coated substrate obtained by the method.

Abstract: A formulation and process of preparing a functionalized-urethane alkyd resin, and a siliconized-urethane alkyd resin, is obtained from an alkyd based on semi drying/drying oils, or their fatty acids, having high iodine number of 120-170 (gm I2/100 gm), followed by grafting of epoxy-alkyl-alkoxy silane or silanol-functional silicone resin into an alkyd backbone. There is also subsequent urethanization of the organosilane grafted alkyd.

Abstract: Described in preferred embodiments are UV curable coating compositions including a unique blend of aliphatic urethane acrylate resins. Also described are coated articles and methods for their production involving the use of the coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising: ?Water; ?A reaction product obtained by reacting ?a polyamideimide polymer obtainable by reacting suitable starting materials in N-n-butyl pyrrolidone at a temperature in the range from 80-120° C. until a polymer is formed with an Mw of between 10000 to 40000 g/mol (Dalton) and a Mw/Mn ratio between 1.1 and 2, with ?an amine compound; ?Optionally an amine compound, and ?N-n-butylpyrrolidone. and the use thereof in coating compositions.

Abstract: Compositions containing an azo free radical polymerization initiator, an organic peroxide free radical polymerization initiator, or a combination thereof are disclosed. The compositions are storage stable at temperatures less than 0° C. and cure at room temperature. The compositions are useful as sealants.

Abstract: A hydrophobic-icephobic composition includes a monomer binder, an organic solvent, and a hydrolyzed organosilane. The hydrolyzed organosilane is represented by a formula of R1—Si—(OH)3. The R1 group comprises an alkyl or a haloalkyl having from 3 to 40 carbons. A hydrophobic-icephobic coating over a substrate includes a polymer base and a polyorganosiloxane. The polyorganosiloxane includes —(R1—Si—O2)- units. The R1 group includes an alkyl or a haloalkyl having from 3 to 40 carbons. One or more of the —(R1—Si—O2)- units of the polyorganosiloxane are may be chemically bonded to the substrate.

Abstract: A polypropylene fabric woven from a plurality of polypropylene fibers comprises a first surface and a second surface, at least one of the first surface and the second surface is treated with electro-optical treatment.

Abstract: To provide a hot melt adhesive having excellent coatability, adhesiveness and creep resistance, being able to bond and retain an elastic material to a material containing biodegradable plastics, and a disposable product comprising the hot melt adhesive. A hot melt adhesive comprising (A) a thermoplastic block copolymer which is a copolymer of vinyl aromatic hydrocarbons and conjugated diene compounds, and (B) a tackifying resin, wherein (A) the thermoplastic block copolymer comprises: (A1) a styrene block copolymer having a styrene content of 35 to 50% by mass; and (A2) a styrene block copolymer having a styrene content of more than 10% by mass and less than 35% by mass; (B) the tackifying resin comprises: (B1) a natural resin; and the component (B1) being contained in an amount of 20 parts by mass or more based on 100 parts by mass of the component (B).

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer adhesive strip comprising a carrier layer and at least one adhesive layer arranged on the carrier layer, wherein the carrier layer comprises a syntactically foamed plastic; the adhesive layer comprises a syntactically foamed adhesive compound; the adhesive compound comprises one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of poly(meth)acrylates and synthetic rubbers; and the syntactically foamed plastic and the syntactically foamed adhesive compounds comprise a plurality of expanded microballoons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including a base polymer and a material that is discolored by water or water vapor, a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet including a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, a method for producing the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, and a method for attaching the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet to an adherend and detecting presence of the water or the water vapor in the attached location.

Abstract: A tissue adhesive material that provides fast and robust adhesion even on tissue surfaces covered in bodily fluids. The tissue adhesive material is formed of a hydrophobic matrix and a plurality of bioadhesive microparticles dispersed within the hydrophobic matrix configured such that disposing the adhesive material directly on a fluid covered surface and applying pressure causes the (a) hydrophobic matrix to repel the fluid, (b) the bioadhesive particles to compress forming an adhesive layer, and (c) the bioadhesive particles to form temporary crosslinks followed by covalent crosslinks with the surface.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising: (A) an acrylic emulsion polymer; and (B) a vinyl aromatic monomer-maleic anhydride copolymer is provided, wherein (B) vinyl aromatic monomer-maleic anhydride copolymer is present at an amount of 0.1% by weight to 6.5% by weight, based on the total solid weight of the adhesive composition. The adhesive composition provides improved performances in terms of bonding strength and/or heat seal performance.

Abstract: A UV curing adhesive composition, an adhesive film comprising the same, a polarizing film comprising the same, and a display device comprising polarizing film are described herein, wherein the UV curing adhesive composition comprises a monofunctional acrylate, a polyfunctional acrylate, a silane coupling agent, a cationic initiator, and a photosensitizer.