Abstract: A method of manufacturing a rubber product by bonding thin pieces on a manufacturing table includes an adhesion prevention treatment step of treating uncrosslinked rubber powder to prevent mutual adhesion, a first raw rubber powder supply step of supplying raw rubber powder, treated for adhesion prevention, onto the surface of the manufacturing table, a first crosslinking step of irradiating with an electron beam to crosslink the irradiated portion, a post-treatment step of aligning the surface of the crosslinked portion with the surface of the manufacturing table, a second raw rubber powder supply step of supplying the raw rubber powder onto the surface of the manufacturing table, including the surface of the crosslinked portion, and a second crosslinking step of irradiating with an electron beam to crosslink the irradiated portion. The post-treatment, second raw rubber powder supply, and second crosslinking steps are sequentially repeated to bond the thin pieces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition excellent in rubber elasticity, coating film strength, coatability, and adhesion to a waterproof base and the like. The curable composition of the present invention contains a polyalkylene oxide having a hydrolyzable silyl group, and feldspars having an average particle diameter of 0.01 to 100 ?m, and preferably further contains calcium carbonate. The feldspars may preferably contain nepheline syenite. The curable composition can form a cured product having excellent rubber elasticity and coating film strength, and excellent adhesion, while being low in viscosity and excellent in coatability.

Abstract: An ultraviolet radiation absorbing composition can be used as a light stabilizer for a shaped artificial polymer article, wherein the polymer is a synthetic polymer and/or a natural elastomer and wherein the ultraviolet radiation absorbing composition includes the compound of formula (I) wherein n and m are independently 0 to 20, and at least one of m and n being ?1; and X1, X2, X3, X4 and X5 are the same or different and are independently selected from H, C(O)R1 with R1 being C8-C24-alkyl, or a group of the general formula (II) wherein R2 is H or halogen.

Abstract: A curable composition that can contain a high concentration of a heterocyclic compound (A) having a triazine ring as a component which gives a cured product exhibiting a high refractive index, surface without defects such as roughness or cracks, and is unlikely to have cracks occurring on the surface thereof even when exposed to a high-temperature and high-humidity environment, a cured product of the curable composition, and a compound that may be blended to the curable composition. As a component of the composition, a triazine compound having a structure in which an optionally substituted monocyclic aromatic group(s) or an optionally substituted condensed aromatic group(s) is/are bonded to the triazine ring via an amino group, and, as a solvent, triethylene glycol dimethyl ether are used in combination.

Abstract: A composite material is formed by preparing mass particles consisting of a fibrous material at least partially derived from recycled post-consumer materials and preparing particles of a binding material consisting of a thermoplastic material at least partially derived from recycled post-consumer material. The prepared mass particles and particles of binding material are mixed together such that the binding material liquifies and coats the mass particles which are subsequently then pressed together to form a composite article in which the mass particles typically occupy between 35% and 60% by weight of the composite material and the binding material occupies between 40% and 60% by weight of the composite material. The composite material is suitable for replacing concrete, wood, or other construction, manufacturing or industrial materials, and possesses properties that in some applications may be equal or superior such materials.

Abstract: A cellulose acetate resin composition may include a cellulose acetate (A) having a total degree of acetyl substitution of 2.60 or less; a filler (B); and a plasticizer (C). The filler (B) may be selected from the group consisting of (b1) a predetermined inorganic compound, (b2) a predetermined metal salt, (b3) cellulose or hemicellulose, and (b4) wood flour. The plasticizer (C) may be selected from (c1) a glycerin ester-based plasticizer, (c2) an ether-based plasticizer, and (c3) a glycol ester-based plasticizer. A content of the component (A) may be from 4.5 to 90 mass %. A total content of the component (B) may be from 5 to 50 mass %. A total content of the component (C) may be from 5 to 35 mass %.

Abstract: The present application relates to a crosslinked composition. The composition comprises an elastomer, a silane compound, a liquid fluorocarbon and a crosslinker, preferably an epoxy silane. The crosslinked composition may be used in the production of any elastomeric article manufactured through a dipping process, such as a glove.

Abstract: A moisture-curable polyethylene formulation comprising a (hydrolyzable silyl group)-functional polyethylene copolymer and a condensation cure catalyst. The formulation is designed to be rapidly moisture curable under ambient conditions. Also methods of making and using same; cured polymer products made therefrom; and articles containing or made from same.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition made from or containing: T1) 50-90 wt % of a recycled polyolefin mixture and T2) 10-50 wt % of a polyolefin component, containing A) 5-35% by weight of a propylene homopolymer or a propylene ethylene copolymer; B) 20-50% by weight of an ethylene homopolymer; and C) 30-60% by weight of a terpolymer of ethylene, propylene, and 1-butene made from or containing 45 to 65 percent by weight of ethylene units and from 15 to 38 percent by weight of 1-butene units.

Abstract: New polypropylene composition which combines low sealing initiation temperature (SIT), low overall migration, good optical properties, like low haze and good retortability, its use and articles made therefrom.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a first composition, comprising a first ethylene/alpha-olefin/non-conjugated polyene and a second ethylene ethylene/alpha-olefin/non-conjugated polyene, and wherein the first composition comprises the following property: Mw>1389.6 [g/mole] MV+115,000 g/mole, wherein MV is the Mooney Viscosity (ML 1+4, 125 C), and Mw N is the weight average molecular weight, as determined by conventional GPC.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition made from or containing: A) 5-35% by weight of a propylene homopolymer; B) 20-50% by weight of an ethylene homopolymer; and C) 30-60% by weight of a terpolymer of ethylene, propylene and 1-butene derived units.

Abstract: Provided is a polymeric composition comprising a continuous phase that comprises a matrix polymer and a dispersed phase comprising polymer particles, wherein the polymer particles comprise: (a) 30% to 85% by weight, based on the dry weight of the polymer particles, a core polymer having Tg of ?35° C. or lower; (b) 15% to 50% by weight, based on the dry weight of the polymer particles, an intermediate polymer having Tg that is 20° C. or lower and that is higher than the Tg of the core polymer by 10° C. or more; and (c) 5% to 30% by weight, based on the dry weight of the polymer particles, a shell polymer having Tg of 50° C. or higher; wherein the shell polymer comprises polymerized units of all vinyl aromatic monomers in an amount of 1% or less, by weight based on the weight of the shell polymer. Also provided is a method of making the composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to triblock and pentablock copolymers and methods of making thereof. Aspects of the disclosure further relate to block copolymer hydrogels that exhibit both fatigue resistance and fracture resistance with superior rates of recovery.

Abstract: Provided herein are conglomerate resin compositions, methods for the creation of conglomerate resins made from waste stream materials, and incorporation of conglomerate resins in the construction of sporting goods equipment, including, for example, alpine skis, touring skis, cross country skis, approach skis, split boards, snowboards, and water skis.

Abstract: A release agent is disclosed for use with an organic binder system used in metal casting. The binder system has a Part I component including an epoxy resin and a free radical initiator and a Part II component having an epoxy resin and an acrylate, where the Part I and Part II components are kept separate until the time of use. The release agent will typically have a molecular weight in the range of 150 to 160, with eight to ten carbon atoms. Two examples of the epoxide are pinene oxide and decene-1 oxide, each of which is effective as an internal release agent when present in the binder for a cold box process in the range of about 0.15% to about 1% of the total weight of the Part I and Part II components.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a resin composition comprising a tungsten-based pigment, and which enables the achievement of high infrared absorption and good moldability, and a molded article and a fiber, each of which contains the resin composition. The present invention relates to an infrared absorbing resin composition comprising a tungsten-based infrared absorbing pigment and a polyethylene terephthalate, and wherein the polyethylene terephthalate is a crystalline copolymerized polyethylene terephthalate which has an intrinsic viscosity of 0.60 or more, and a molded article and a fiber, each of which contains this absorbing resin composition.

Abstract: Provided is a stretched body having a high barrier property under high humidity, a PET bottle, and a method for producing a container. The stretched body of a composition containing a semi-aromatic polyamide resin and plate-shaped talc having an aspect ratio of more than 18, a content of the plate-shaped talc having an aspect ratio of more than 18 in the composition is from 3.0 to 55.0 mass % when a total content of the semi-aromatic polyamide resin and the plate-shaped talc having an aspect ratio of more than 18 is 100 mass %.

Abstract: An article is described comprising a first film layer comprising polylactic acid polymer (semicrystalline polylactic acid polymer; amorphous polylactic acid polymer; or a mixture thereof); a second (e.g. polyvinyl acetate) polymer having a Tg of at least 25° C.; plasticizer. In some embodiment, the film layer further comprises inorganic pigment and/or hydrolysis stabilizer. In other embodiments, the film has a net melting endotherm, ?Hnm1, of less than 10 J/g. Also described are methods of making a graphic film.

Abstract: Provided are a use of a thermoplastic polyurethane for forming an impact resistant layer and an impact resistant composite laminate. The thermoplastic polyurethane comprises a structural unit represented by Formula (I): wherein each R independently is an alkylene group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms or CH2CH2OCH2CH2; n is a number from 2 to 13; and the structural unit has a Mn ranging from 700 g/mole to 2500 g/mole. In addition, the impact resistant layer has a thickness of larger than 1.5 mm. The impact resistant composite laminate comprises a base layer and the impact resistant layer disposed on the base layer.

Abstract: A polyamide composition comprising a polyamide; a plurality of inorganic fibers; and a flame retardant system comprising a zinc phosphinate and a nitrogen-containing polyphosphate is provided. At thicknesses of from about 0.4 to about 3.2 millimeters, the composition exhibits a Glow Wire Ignition Temperature of about 775° C. or more as determined in accordance with IEC-60695-2-13:2010; a Glow Wire End Product Temperature (without flame) of about 750° C. or more as determined in accordance with IEC-60335-1:2010; a Glow Wire Flammability Index of about 850° C. or more as determined in accordance with IEC-60695-2-12:2010; a V0 rating as determined in accordance with UL94; and/or a comparative tracking index of about 550 volts or more as determined in accordance with IEC 60112:2003.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a polyamide molding compound for application purposes in which high resistance to hypochlorous acid is crucial. The molding compound is thus used according to the invention for molded bodies suitable for being in contact with aqueous; hypochlorous acid-containing solutions.

Abstract: A silicone elastomer cured product having radical reactivity obtained by curing a composition is disclosed. The composition comprises (A) a chain organopolysiloxane having a curing reactive group, and optionally (B) an organohydrogen polysiloxane, (C1) a curing agent, and (D) an organopolysiloxane resin. The surface of the cured product has radical reactivity with, for example, an adhesive, and is easily removable along with, for example, adhesive tape after use as a protective material. In general, the cured product has excellent heat resistance and flexibility and exhibits good adhesion and conformity to a substrate so as not to separate from a substrate even when the cured product is cut together with the substrate while remaining easily removable from the substrate when desired. A protective material for an electronic component made of the cured product is also disclosed.

Abstract: A networked silicone is disclosed. The networked silicone comprises crosslinked strands of hindered organosilicon compounds. A composition for preparing the networked silicone is also disclosed, and comprises (A) a hindered organosilicon compound, (B) a crosslinking compound, and optionally (C) a catalyst. Additionally, a method of preparing the networked silicone is disclosed, and comprises reacting the hindered organosilicon compound (A) and the crosslinking compound (B), optionally in the presence of the catalyst (C), to give the networked silicone. A reaction product comprising the networked silicone is also disclosed. The reaction product is prepared from the composition and/or in accordance with the method, and may be a cured product. Additionally, a composite article and a method of forming the same are disclosed. The composite article is formed by disposing a networked silicone composition on the substrate and curing the networked silicone composition, thereby preparing the composite article.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rubber composition comprising at least rubber, and reinforcement materials, the reinforcement materials comprising silica particles and Kraft lignin nanoparticles, wherein the phr ratio between the silica particles and Kraft lignin nanoparticles is ranging between 3 and 20; wherein the Kraft lignin nanoparticles have an average diameter size ranging between 10 and 100 nm as determined by scanning electron microscopy; and wherein the Kraft lignin nanoparticles have a glass transition temperature of at least 150° C. as determined by Differential Scanning Calorimetry.

Abstract: Scavenging compounds and compositions useful in reducing sulfide emissions from asphalt, such as polymer-treated asphalt, are disclosed. The scavenger compositions may include sulfide-scavenging agents. The scavenger compositions also include a metal-containing compound and optionally a solvent. Any of the compositions, sulfide-scavenging agents and metal-containing compounds may be anhydrous. Methods of using the compositions to reduce hydrogen sulfide emissions from asphalt are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for obtaining melanin from invertebrate biomass. The method may comprise rupturing the invertebrate biomass to form raw material; demineralizing the raw material to form a first solid fraction; deproteinating the first solid fraction to form a second solid fraction; liberating a melanin from the second solid fraction resulting in a supernatant comprising the melanin; extracting the supernatant; and precipitating the melanin. The present disclosure further provides a purified melanin obtained from invertebrate biomass.

Abstract: The invention provides a disperse dye color paste for waterless dyeing, which comprises, by weight, 10%-40% of disperse dye filter cakes, 2%-35% of a dispersant, 5%-20% of a dyeing auxiliary, 0.1-0.5% of a surfactant, and 20%-88% of a solvent. The disperse dye color paste for waterless dyeing of the invention has a small particle size; and after waterless dyeing, a textile does not contain cleavable carcinogenic aromatic amine azo dyes, allergenic dyes, forbidden aromatic amine or bioactive substances. The disperse dye color paste for waterless dyeing of the invention can be stably stored for 6-12 months which is beneficial to the transportation of dyes and the production management of dyeing factories. Moreover, a dyeing effect featuring a high fixation rate is realized after the disperse dye color paste for waterless dyeing is applied to textiles.

Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (II): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L1, L2, L3, L4, M, m and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.

Abstract: An insulating coating treatment liquid for forming a chromium-free insulating coating on a surface of a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet, the insulating coating treatment liquid including at least one phosphate salt selected from phosphate salts of any of Mg, Ca, Ba, Sr, Zn, Al, and Mn and including colloidal silica and particles of a metal-element-containing compound. A content of the colloidal silica in terms of SiO2, on a solids basis, is 50 to 120 parts by mass, and a content of the particles of a metal-element-containing compound in terms of elemental metal is 5 to 60 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the at least one phosphate salt, and the insulating coating treatment liquid has a thixotropic index (TI) of 1.00 or greater and 10.00 or less.

Abstract: A method of forming a coating on a food or beverage container, which includes spraying a coating composition onto an interior surface of the food or beverage container, where the coating composition includes a latex copolymer and a metal drier or crosslinking agent. The latex copolymer is a reaction product of monomers that include (a) one or more styrene-mimicking monomers containing one or more cyclic groups and one or more ethylenically-unsaturated groups, at least a portion of such styrene-mimicking monomers being polycyclic monomers containing ring unsaturation, and (b) one or more other ethylenically-unsaturated monomers. Preferably, the coating composition is substantially free of each of BPA, PVC, other halogenated monomers, and optionally styrene. The method may also include curing the sprayed coating composition, thereby providing the coating on the interior surface of the food or beverage container.

Abstract: A radiation-curable ink jet composition includes a polymerizable compound component including a monofunctional monomer component and a multifunctional monomer component, a photopolymerization initiator, and titanium oxide as a white color material. The content of the monofunctional monomer component is 90 mass % or more based on the total amount of the polymerizable compound component, and the weighted average of the glass transition temperatures of homopolymers of the respective polymerizable compounds is 48° C. or more when the mass ratios of the contents of the respective polymerizable compounds are weighted.

Abstract: In the present invention, a photocurable composition for a support material for an inkjet 3D printer comprises a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing an ionic group and a counter ion, and a water content is not more than 10 mass % in 100 mass % of the photocurable composition for a support material. It is preferably that the photocurable composition for a support material for an inkjet 3D printer further comprises a photopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating three-dimensional objects by 3D-inkjet printing technology are provided. The methods utilize curable materials that polymerize via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) in combination with toughening agents for fabricating the object. Systems suitable for performing these methods and kits containing modeling material formulations usable in the methods are also provided.

Abstract: Described are sealing primer compositions that can be used to reduce paint defects such as pops or vapor boil on painted plastic substrates, as well as related methods for sealing plastic substrates, and sealed plastic substrates. Sealing primer compositions of the invention include a functionalized polydiene polymer such as a hydroxylated or other functional-group-containing polybutadiene polymer.

Abstract: A waterborne polyurethane dispersion is provided. The waterborne polyurethane dispersion is prepared by using a tri-functionality polyether polyol as part of the polyols for forming the prepolymer and a hydrophilic amino siloxane co-chain extender, and can exhibit superior performance properties such as enhanced color fastness, improved low temperature stability, good anti-stickiness, bally flex resistance, anti-abrasion and mechanical properties. A laminated synthetic leather article prepared with said waterborne polyurethane dispersion as well the method for preparing the synthetic leather article are also provided.

Abstract: The present teaching provides a water repellant and oil repellant film composition comprising a siloxane compound represented by formula (1) or a cured product of the siloxane compound. (In formula (1), each R1 denotes at least one atom or group that is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, organic groups having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and a carbon-carbon unsaturated bond that is able to be hydrosilylated, and alkyl groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, each R2 denotes at least one atom or group that is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, organic groups having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and a carbon-carbon unsaturated bond that is able to be hydrosilylated, and alkyl groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms (the R2 groups in a single molecule may be the same as, or different from, each other).

Abstract: A method comprises obtaining a virgin asphalt and obtaining an asphalt shingle waste. The asphalt shingle waste comprises 5 wt. % to 40 wt. % of asphalt based on the total weight of the asphalt shingle waste. The asphalt shingle waste comprises 60 wt. % to 95 wt. % of limestone, granules, and/or impurities based on the total weight of the asphalt shingle waste. The method comprises obtaining a phase modifier. The method comprises mixing the virgin asphalt, the asphalt shingle waste, and the phase modifier to form an asphalt mixture. The phase modifier is present in an amount of 0.25 wt. % to 25 wt. % based on the total weight of the asphalt mixture. The asphalt mixture is configured to be applied to a roof substrate to obtain a roofing shingle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paint composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a) polymer particles having an average particle size in the range of from 80 nm to 500 nm; b) polymeric organic crosslinked microspheres having a particle size in the range of from 1 ?m to 20 ?m; c) polysiloxane particles having a particle size in the range of from 1 ?m to 30 ?m; d) a rheology modifier; e) an opacifying white pigment having a refractive index of >1.9; and f) less than 10 weight percent of a low Tg polyurethane. The composition of the present invention gives coatings with excellent burnish resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersant derived from an alcohol terminated polymer and via an anhydride intermediate. The anhydride functionalized polyester is then reacted with a multi-amine species forming amide and salt bonds.

Abstract: Methods of coating a substrate are disclosed. The methods comprise applying shear force to a coating composition either before or during application of the coating composition to the substrate. The coating composition comprises a water-borne or solvent-borne film-forming resin and a catalyst associated with a carrier, wherein at least some of the catalyst can be released from the carrier upon application of the shear force. Also provided are coated articles prepared by the methods.

Abstract: Provided is a polishing composition for semiconductor wiring providing an excellent polishing rate and preventing occurrence of dishing. The polishing composition for semiconductor wiring according to the present invention contains a compound represented by Formula (1) below: R1O—(C3H6O2)n—H??(1) where R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group that has from 1 to 24 carbon atoms and may include a hydroxyl group, or a group represented by R2CO, where the R2 represents a hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms; and n represents an average degree of polymerization of glycerol units shown in the parentheses and is from 2 to 60.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a high-temperature fast-curing starch-based adhesive for particleboards and a preparation method thereof, belonging to the technical field of adhesive preparation. The low viscosity of the starch-based adhesive is ensured by selecting a crosslinking monomer which does not self-crosslink in a reaction process in the present disclosure, and a binary crosslinking agent matched with the crosslinking monomer is added before use to be quickly crosslinked with the crosslinking monomer at high temperature so as to ensure better thermosetting property and water resistance as well as faster curing speed of the starch-based adhesive at the same time, which meets the requirements of the particleboards for the adhesive, solves the problem of long curing time of the existing starch-based adhesives at high temperatures, further shortens the curing time of the starch-based adhesives to about 60 s, and improves the production efficiency of the particleboards.

Abstract: An interlayer filling material for a touch panel which is used for filling an interlayer space between a touch panel and another component or an interlayer space between transparent conductive films included in the touch panel in production of a personal digital assistant, which is excellent in followability to steps of a decorative printing portion or wiring upon filling of an interlayer space (lamination) and also excellent in defoaming properties to release air bubbles entrapped during filling of an interlayer space (lamination) or air bubbles left near the steps, which is less likely to be whitened and less likely to deteriorate an ITO film even under a high-temperature and high-humidity environment. The present invention also aims to provide a laminate produced using the interlayer filling material for a touch panel. The interlayer filling material includes: a polyvinyl acetal; a plasticizer; and an organic acid.

Abstract: Silicone pressure-sensitive adhesives is the reaction product of a composition including a silanol end group-containing linear organopolysiloxane; a non-functional linear organopolysiloxane; and a silicate resin; wherein the dynamic viscosity of the non-functional linear organopolysiloxane at 25° C. is 100,000 mm2/sec or greater. The silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive has enhanced adhesion while minimizing skin damage and pain during removal of the adhesive.

Abstract: A roofing system includes a roofing membrane. The roofing membrane has a surface energy of 40 mN/m or less. The roofing system includes a roofing substrate. The roofing system includes an adhesive disposed between the roofing membrane and the roofing substrate. The adhesive includes a styrenic block copolymer. The styrenic block copolymer is present in an amount of 0.5 wt. % to 30 wt. % based on a total weight of the adhesive. The adhesive includes asphalt. The asphalt is present in an amount of 70 wt. % to 99.5 wt. % based on the total weight of the adhesive. A ratio of the styrenic block copolymer to the asphalt in the adhesive is 1:11 to 1:3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive formulation comprising lignin, suitable for use in the manufacture of for example wood products. The lignin is provided in the form of a solution or dispersion or in dry solid form, such as in the form of a powder. The adhesive formulation also comprises phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin and/or lignin-phenol-formaldehyde (LPF) resin. The adhesive formulation may also comprise extenders, hardeners, fillers and other additives, to achieve an adhesive formulation useful in the manufacture of for example wood products, such as plywood and laminated veneer lumber (LVL). The adhesive formulation can also be used in the manufacture of laminates and oriented strand boards.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a tool. A film is applied to a reference part. A vacuum is applied to cause the film to conform to a surface of the reference part such that an adhesive side of the film faces outward from the reference part and a release side of the film conforms to and contacts the reference part. A plurality of composite plates is adhered to the adhesive side of the film over a plurality of flat portions of the reference part. An adhesive material is applied to fill in a plurality of gaps between the plurality of composite plates. The adhesive material is cured to form the tool.

Abstract: A sealant structure and a method of fabricating a display panel are provided. The sealant structure includes a plurality of adhesive strips, and the adhesive strips overlap end to end to form a closed loop. Ends of at least one of any two adjacent adhesive strips are provided with an overlap region, and a width of the overlap region is less than or equal to one third of a width of the adhesive strip provided with the overlap region.

Abstract: A lactic acid based hot-melt adhesive with an amorphous lactic acid oligomer tackifier. A hot-melt adhesive (HMA) includes: a lactic acid and caprolactone copolymer resin, a crystalline lactic acid oligomer wax, and said amorphous lactic acid oligomer tackifier, characterized in that the amorphous lactic acid oligomer tackifier includes an amorphous polymerisation product of a) lactic acid monomer and b) a multifunctional polymerization initiator containing three or more hydroxy and/or amino groups. The use of the amorphous lactic acid oligomer tackifier in a lactic acid-based hot-melt adhesive, to a method for adhering substrates together using a hot-melt adhesive including said amorphous lactic acid oligomer tackifier, and to a specific amorphous lactic acid oligomer tackifier and a method of its preparation.