Abstract: Provided herein is a curable granular silicone composition which has hot-melt properties, is particularly superior in flexibility and toughness at high temperatures from room temperature to about 150° C. in cured products such as overmolding, and provides a cured product that does not easily warp or become damaged even when integrally molded with an aluminum lead frame or the like. A curable granular silicone composition comprising: (A) organopolysiloxane resin microparticles having a curing reactive functional group; (B) a functional inorganic filler; and (C) a curing agent. The composition provides, upon curing, a cured material having a storage modulus at 25° C. and 150° C. of less than 2,000 MPa and less than 100 MPa, respectively, and a peak value of tan ? represented by the storage modulus/loss modulus (G?/G?), is 0.40 or more.

Abstract: A carboxylic acid-modified nitrile-based copolymer latex includes a carboxylic acid-modified nitrile-based copolymer including: 65.5 wt % to 82.5 wt % of a conjugated diene-based monomer-derived unit, 15 wt % to 30 wt % of an ethylenic unsaturated nitrile-based monomer-derived unit, and 2.5 wt % to 4.5 wt % of an ethylenic unsaturated acid monomer-derived unit, wherein the carboxylic acid-modified nitrile-based copolymer latex satisfies General Formula 1: 1.0 mm2/s?CV0?3.0 mm2/s??[General Formula 1] wherein CV0 represents a capillary viscosity of the carboxylic acid-modified nitrile-based copolymer latex which is measured in a swollen state in a methyl ethyl ketone solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to generally relates to polyurethanes containing at least one lignin compound. In particular, the invention relates to a reactive polyurethane system comprising at least one polyol, at least one polyisocyanate and at least one lignin compound. In further aspects, the invention relates to a process for producing a polyurethane from a reactive system as disclosed, a polyurethane obtainable by such process, polyurethane adhesives, articles comprising cured polyurethane adhesives and a method for adhesive bonding.

Abstract: Modified lignin products, processes for making them, and their use to produce rigid polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foams are disclosed. The processes comprise heating a lignin source with a nitrogen source and a starved concentration of a C1-C5 aldehyde to give a reaction mixture comprising a Mannich condensation product, neutralizing the reaction mixture, and isolating the modified lignin product. The process is performed at a mass ratio of lignin source to nitrogen source within the range of 1:1 to 1:5 and at a molar ratio of nitrogen source to C1-C5 aldehyde within the range of 3.5:1 to 1:1. Polyol blends and performance additives that contain the modified lignin products are described. Rigid foams that process well and incorporate up to 60 wt. %, based on the amount of polyol component, of the modified lignin contribute to excellent flame retardancy and low-temperature R-value performance.

Abstract: A near-infrared absorbing dye includes a compound represented by formula (A). Each of R11 to R14 is independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, or an alkyl, aryl or alaryl group. Each of pairs R11 and R12, R12 and R13, and R13 and R14 may combine with one another to form a monocyclic ring or a polycyclic ring in which from 2 to 4 rings are fused. Each of R15 and R16 is independently an alkyl or alaryl group. R15 and R16 may combine with one another to form a cyclohetero ring having from 5 to 10 members together with the nitrogen atom.

Abstract: A modified pigment having excellent color tone selectivity is provided by laking dye by an environmentally friendly method without using metal. A modified pigment according to the present invention is obtained by laking a dye containing at least one of an acidic group and a basic group with at least one of an amino acid and protein.

Abstract: A pigment mixture comprising at least two or three interference pigments of different interference colours selected from the colours red, green and blue, suitable for use in paints, coatings, printing inks, security printing inks, plastics, ceramic materials, glasses and in the preparation of pigment preparations, dry preparations and in particular cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a composite material in which the dispersibility of an exfoliated layered substance in a resin or the like is improved and with which a synthetic resin having significantly improved properties, such as impact resistance, can be obtained. A method for producing a composite material including an exfoliated layered substance and a coating substance coating a surface of the exfoliated layered substance includes a disintegrating step of disintegrating secondary particles of an exfoliated layered substance in a solution containing a coating substance, or a method for producing a composite material including an exfoliated layered substance and a coating substance coating a surface of the exfoliated layered substance includes a disintegrating step of disintegrating secondary particles of an exfoliated layered substance in a solvent and a dissolving step of dissolving a coating substance in a dispersion containing the exfoliated layered substance that has been disintegrated.

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

Abstract: Certain configurations of coated articles that are corrosion resistant are described. In some embodiments, the article comprises a substrate and a corrosion resistant coating disposed on an entire surface or a portion of the surface of the substrate. The corrosion resistant coating can resist degradation after exposure to strong acids with a negative pH with a corrosion rate of less than 20 mils/year. The coating can also, if desired, exhibit a hardness of more than 600 Vickers hardness (HV), as measured based on the ASTM E92-17 standard.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides stable inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microorganisms in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, the microorganisms in an inoculant compositions are stabilized by the presence of one or more maltodextrins having a dextrose equivalent value of about 15 to about 20.

Abstract: Herein is described a method of providing a printed label. The method comprises applying a radiation curable overcoat composition to a liquid electrostatically printed ink disposed on a label substrate; wherein the radiation curable overcoat composition comprises radiation curable monomers and/or oligomers; a photoinitiator; a polyalkylsiloxane containing at least two reactive functional groups, wherein the reactive functional groups are selected from hydrogen, hydroxyl, amino and a double bond; and a cross-linker containing at least two epoxide groups. Printed labels and a radiation curable overcoat composition are also described herein.

Abstract: A water-based ink includes water, a colorant, and a water-soluble organic solvent. The water-soluble organic solvent includes a penetrating agent and a wetting agent. The penetrating agent includes a compound of formula (1), and the wetting agent comprises a compound of formula (2). In formula (1), x is 4 or more, and y is 2 or more, in formula (2), x is 2 or more. An amount of the compound of formula (1) relative to a total mass of the water-based ink is preferably 0.1 to 2.0 mass %. An amount of the compound of formula (2) relative to a total mass of the water-based ink is preferably 1.0 to 10.0 mass %.

Abstract: An inkjet ink contains a pigment, resin particles, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, triethylene glycol monobutyl ether, and propylene glycol. The resin particles contain polycarbonate polyurethane resin. The resin particles have a percentage content of at least 2.0% by mass and no greater than 9.0% by mass. The dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether has a percentage content of at least 7.0% by mass and no greater than 27.0% by mass. The triethylene glycol monobutyl ether has a percentage content of at least 4.0% by mass and no greater than 12.0% by mass. The propylene glycol has a percentage content of at least 4.0% by mass and no greater than 18.0% by mass.

Abstract: UV-LED ink composition compositions containing a matrix or binder system, one or more colorants, and one or more photo-initiators. In some embodiments, the matrix or binder system is cured using one or more UV-LED sources. In some embodiments, the matrix or binder system contains one or more materials that are polymerized, crosslinked, and/or cured upon exposure to the UV-LED source. This allows the ink composition to be free of any organic solvents. After polymerization and/or crosslinking, the ink is dry. UV-LED ink compositions can be better suited for curing black inks, improve/increase productivity due to its instant on/instant off capability, and produce little or no heat. Such compositions may have environmental benefits as well as the curing process does not produce ozone and requires less exhaust air surrounding the press.

Abstract: Disclosed are thermally curable film-forming compositions comprising a binder, a flow control system comprising a sag control agent, and less than 5.0 wt.-% of melamine-based components, based on the total weight of resin solids in the film-forming composition, as well as methods for forming a cured coating on a substrate and substrates comprising the cured coating layer.

Abstract: The photocurable inkjet ink contains: a radical polymerizable compound; a photoinitiator; and a thixotropic agent, and has a first viscosity of 1,000 mPa·s or less as measured at a shear rate of 10,000 s?1, and a second viscosity of 10,000 mPa·s or more as measured at a shear rate set to 10?1 s?1 after a shear force is continuously applied at the shear rate of 10,000 s?1 for 30 seconds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an aqueous polymer dispersion of polymerized ethylenically unsaturated monomers M having a polymer content of at least 55 wt. % and a polymodal particle size distribution of the polymer particles of the polymer dispersion. The invention also relates to aqueous polymer dispersions obtained from this process as well as aqueous liquid compositions comprising at least one aqueous polymer dispersion and the use of such aqueous liquid compositions as binder.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a water-resistant nanofilm, a preparation method and an article thereof, in which fluorocarbon gas is used as a plasma source and is formed on a substrate surface of substrate by a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition method, so that the water-resistance performance of the substrate surface is improved.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid polymerizable composition including a phosphine oxide or a phosphine sulphide monomer composition with mineral nanoparticles homogeneously dispersed therein, as well as its use for the preparation of a transparent polymeric material having a high refractive index and its use in the optical field.

Abstract: Provided is a coating composition that can be suitably used even in a coating method different from conventional spray coating. A two-pack coating composition comprising a main resin comprising a hydroxyl group-containing component and a curing catalyst (C), and a hardener comprising an isocyanate compound (B), wherein the hydroxyl group-containing component comprises a polyol (A), the polyol (A) has a hydroxyl value of 200 mg KOH/g or more and 1900 mg KOH/g or less, a content of the curing catalyst (C) is in a range of from 0.05 parts by mass to 3 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the hydroxyl group-containing component, and an amount of an organic solvent contained in the two-pack coating composition is 5 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of the two-pack coating composition.

Abstract: A crosslinker composition is prepared from a reaction mixture including: (a) a prepolymer including a reaction product of a prepolymer mixture including: (i) a polyfunctional isocyanate; and (ii) a first compound comprising two or more active hydrogen groups, where the polyfunctional isocyanate and/or the first compound comprising two or more active hydrogen groups includes a greater than two functional isocyanate and/or active hydrogen groups, respectively; and (b) a polyfunctional hydrazide. The crosslinker composition is not self-crosslinkable. The crosslinker composition has an acid value of at least 15 based on total resin solids of the crosslinker composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aqueous coating composition including an anionically stabilized binder, a color pigment, a polycarboxylic acid, and optionally a solvent. Further disclosed is a method for producing an aqueous coating composition by adding a solution of polycarboxylic acid in a solvent to a coating composition including an anionically stabilized binder and color pigment. Additionally disclosed is a method for producing a multicoat paint system by producing a basecoat layer or at least two directly consecutive basecoat layers directly on a substrate optionally coated with a first coating layer, producing a clearcoat layer directly on the basecoat layer or the topmost basecoat layer, and jointly curing the basecoat layer(s) and the clearcoat layer. At least one of the basecoat materials includes the aqueous coating composition disclosed herein and/or an aqueous coating prepared by the disclosed method. A multicoat paint system obtainable by the method is additionally disclosed.

Abstract: A polyaspartic coating composition containing (A) an aspartic acid ester compound represented by the following formula (I) wherein X is an n-valent organic group, and R1 and R2 are organic groups which are inert to the isocyanate group under a reaction condition, and n is an integer of 2 or more, and (B) a polyisocyanate component obtained by reacting one or more diisocyanate monomers selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic and alicyclic diisocyanate with a polycaprolactone polyol having a number-average molecular weight of 500 to 1,500, wherein a ratio of the polycaprolactone polyol to a total amount of the polyol is 20% by mass or more, the polyisocyanate component contains 10.0% by mass or less of an isocyanurate trimer, and an average number of isocyanate groups of the polyisocyanate component (B) is 2.4 to 8.0.

Abstract: An epoxy-curable silicone release coating composition and methods for its preparation and use are provided. The composition contains an inhibited Lewis acid catalyst. Releasing the Lewis acid catalyst from the inhibitor allows the Lewis acid to catalyze cure of the epoxy-groups. The composition can be coated on various substrates and cured to form a release liner.

Abstract: Coatable metal-polymer hybrid compositions include a polyoxometalate and a siloxane-based polyamine. The coatable composition, upon coating forms a layer, that is optically transparent and has a refractive index of at least 1.42. The polyoxometalate and the amino groups of the siloxane-based polyamine form crosslinks via an acid-base interaction. The layer may also include a fluid.

Abstract: Powder coating compositions, particularly metal packaging powder coating compositions, coated metal substrates, and methods; wherein the powder coating compositions include powder polymer particles comprising a polymer having a number average molecular weight of at least 2000 Daltons, wherein the powder polymer particles have a particle size distribution having a D50 of less than 25 microns; and, in certain embodiments, one or more charge control agents in contact with the powder polymer particles.

Abstract: New selenated thiourea hybrid compounds are described herein, as well as the use of such selenated thiourea hybrid compounds in inhibiting corrosion of a steel material. Also described are methods for forming the new selenated thiourea hybrid compounds as well as anti-corrosion coatings containing the selenated thiourea hybrid compounds.

Abstract: New selenated thiourea hybrid compounds are described herein, as well as the use of such selenated thiourea hybrid compounds in inhibiting corrosion of a steel material. Also described are methods for forming the new selenated thiourea hybrid compounds as well as anti-corrosion coatings containing the selenated thiourea hybrid compounds.

Abstract: New selenated thiourea hybrid compounds are described herein, as well as the use of such selenated thiourea hybrid compounds in inhibiting corrosion of a steel material. Also described are methods for forming the new selenated thiourea hybrid compounds as well as anti-corrosion coatings containing the selenated thiourea hybrid compounds.

Abstract: Antimicrobial and/or anti-odor textile coating composition that reduce and/or prevent bacterial growth and/or control odor(s) on a textile material treated for a prolonged time period including up to, for example, fifty wash cycles. The textile coating compositions may include benzoic acid and at least one of terephthalic acid, and/or a quat silane.

Abstract: Provided are an ultraviolet absorbing agent represented by General Formula (1) and an application thereof. In General Formula (1), R11 represents a monovalent substituent. n is 1 or 2. W1 and W2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, a carbamoyl group, a sulfamoyl group, a nitro group, an acyl group, an alkylsulfonyl group, an arylsulfonyl group, an alkylsulfinyl group, an arylsulfinyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an aryloxycarbonyl group, an alkyl group, an aryl group, or a heterocyclic group, where at least one of W1 or W2 represents a substituent having a Hammett's substituent constant ?p value of 0.2 or more. W1 and W2 may be bonded to each other to form a ring.

Abstract: TiO2-free coating compositions and mineral blends for use in TiO2-free coating compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure keeps a topcoat film 3 from having a dent 6 in a portion of its surface corresponding to a pinhole 4 of a resin molded product 1. A method of the present disclosure includes: applying an undercoat material to a resin molded product 1 to form an undercoat film 2; applying a topcoat material to a surface of the undercoat film 2 to form a topcoat film 3; and thermally curing the topcoat film 3. A coating material that contains a base resin having a larger volume expansion coefficient than the resin molded product 1 and a granular filler having a smaller volume expansion coefficient than the base resin and a number-average particle size of 2 ?m or more to 12 ?m or less is used as the undercoat material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a washable non-toxic body paint including core/shell toner particles having a size of from 4.0 ?m to 30 ?m, wherein the core comprises a colorant and the shell comprises a polyester resin. The body paint includes an alcohol-free medium of gelatin or glycerin. The body paint can be applied to a skin surface.

Abstract: Presented are compositions that can be used as protective coatings for agricultural (e.g., food) substrates. The compositions can comprise a compound of Formula I: and an additive, wherein the variables m, n, q, r, Ra, Rb, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12 and R13 are defined herein. The protective coatings formed from the compositions can be used to prevent food spoilage due to, for instance, moisture loss, oxidation, or infection by a foreign pathogen.

Abstract: A polishing agent for a synthetic quartz glass substrate. The polishing agent contains wet ceria particles and non-spherical silica particles. The wet ceria particles have an average primary particle diameter of 30 nm to 50 nm. The non-spherical silica particles have an average primary particle diameter of 80 nm to 120 nm. This provides a polishing agent for a synthetic quartz glass substrate, the polishing agent having high polishing rate and being capable of sufficiently reducing generation of defects due to polishing.

Abstract: An epoxy-based adhesive composition and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The adhesive composition provides excellent adhesive strength and impact strength uniformly over a wide temperature range. In addition, the adhesive composition of the present application may have a level of viscosity capable of ensuring excellent processability.

Abstract: An epoxy-based adhesive composition and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The adhesive composition provides excellent adhesive strength and impact strength uniformly over a wide temperature range.

Abstract: There is provided a two-part urethane adhesive composition including: a main agent containing a polyisocyanate component (A); and a curing agent containing water and an active hydrogen-containing compound (B). The (B) contains a compound represented by Formula (4); the (A) contains a urethane prepolymer (A-3); an average active hydrogen concentration of the (B) is 0.50 to 3.50 mol/kg; an average active hydrogen concentration of the (B) and the water is 2.00 to 8.00 mol/kg. The main agent and the curing agent are mixed in such amounts as to satisfy conditions that: a ratio of the number of isocyanate groups of the (A) to the number of active hydrogens of the (B) is 1 to 5; and a ratio of the number of isocyanate groups of the (A) to the total number of active hydrogens of the (B) and the water is 0.5 to 2.5.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition is provided which forms a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) layer having a relatively low storage elastic modulus (G?) at low temperatures, excellent curability, and sufficient adhesion for practical use. A PSA layer-forming organopolysiloxane composition comprises: (A) a chain organopolysiloxane having alkenyl groups; (B) an organopolysiloxane resin which has a content of 9 moles or less of hydroxyl groups and the like is a mixture of (b1) an organopolysiloxane resin having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 4500 or more and (b2) an organopolysiloxane resin having a Mw of less than 4500; (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane; and (D) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. The mass ratio of component (B) to component (A) is within a range of 0.9 to 2.0, and the shear storage elastic modulus G? at ?20° C. of a PSA layer obtained by curing the composition is within a range of 0.01 to 0.75 MPa.

Abstract: A biodegradable adhesive for use in at least one chosen from glue lap, case and carton seal, slower speed carton seal and bookbinding, the biodegradable adhesive including at least one chosen from: % (Parts) Water: 35-50 Defoamer: .3-.8 Gelatin: 25-35 Preservative: .2-.5 Glycerin: ?7-15 Epsom Salt: 10-20 Vanilla Extract: <1 Total Parts: 100%? and Water: 33-45 Defoamer: .3-.8 Gelatin: 35-45 Glycerin: 15-27 Preservative: .2-.5 Vanilla Extract: <1 Total: 100%.

Abstract: A photocurable adhesive sheet may have both step conformability and shape stability and excellent in durability after attachment to an adhering member. Such a photocurable adhesive sheet may include a first adhesive layer, a second adhesive layer, and an intermediate layer interposed between the first and second adhesive layer. The intermediate layer may be a layer that is formed from a resin composition containing a (meth)acrylic copolymer as a main component resin and has a crosslinked structure. The first and/or second adhesive layer may be photocurable resin layers formed from a photocurable resin composition. The fall time in the measurement of holding force at 40° C. under a load of 1 N/cm2 may be 60 minutes or more, while the fall time in the measurement of holding force at 60° C. under a load of 1 N/cm2 may be less than 60 minutes.

Abstract: A label assembly includes a label print layer with enhanced tensile, tear, and/or stiffness properties. The enhanced property or properties may be achieved by including a reinforcement layer, including a reinforcement material in the adhesive layer, and/or modifying the facestock layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a copper-clad laminate that may include a copper foil layer, a fluoropolymer based adhesive layer overlying the copper foil layer, and a dielectric coating overlying the fluoropolymer based adhesive layer. The dielectric coating may include a resin matrix component, and a ceramic filler component. The ceramic filler component may include a first filler material. The dielectric coating may have an average thickness of not greater than about 20 microns.

Abstract: Provided is a curable silicone composition and applications thereof. The composition has hot-melt properties as a whole, superior workability and curing characteristics such as overmolding, as well as superior flexibility and stress relief properties of a cured product thereof, even when a relatively large amount of filler is blended. Also provided is a cured product with a relatively small coefficient of thermal expansion. A curable silicone composition, comprising: an organopolysiloxane resin where 20 mol % or more of the total siloxane units of the organopolysiloxane resin is siloxane units represented by SiO4/2; and one or more functional fillers. A vinyl (CH2?CH—) group content of curing reactive functional groups containing carbon-carbon double bonds is 0.05 to 1.50 mol % per 100 g of silicone component(s) in the composition.

Abstract: An adhesive resin composition contains an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (A) in which a content of a structural unit derived from vinyl acetate is 3% by mass or more and 18% by mass or less, and a melt mass flow rate (MFR, JIS K 7210:1999, 190° C., 2160 g load) is 5 g/10 min or more and 40 g/10 min or less, a tackifier resin (B), and an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (C) having a viscosity of 15,000 mPa·s or more and 300,000 mPa·s or less measured at 18° C. using a Brookfield viscometer.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive label that can achieve both sufficient adhesive strength and high recyclability is provided. A heat-sensitive label comprising a substrate layer and a heat sealing layer (A) on the substrate layer, wherein the heat sealing layer (A) comprises a heat sealing resin and a carboxylic anhydride-modified polyolefin resin (h); and a product MCh of an acid value M (mgKOH/g) of the carboxylic anhydride-modified polyolefin resin (h) and a content Ch (% by mass) of the carboxylic anhydride-modified polyolefin resin (h) in the heat sealing layer (A) is 1.5 to 6.0.

Abstract: Adhesive sheets that can adhere to both a smooth surface and a rough surface with sufficient adhesive force and that exhibits smooth visual appearance after adhesion regardless of a surface to be applied are described. In particular, adhesive sheets including a rigid sheet having a thickness of 80 ?m or greater and 2 mm or less; and a first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer disposed on one surface of the rigid sheet, the first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a thickness of 40 ?m or greater and 1.2 mm or less and including a microstructured surface including irregularities are described.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an alkali-dispersible hot melt pressure-sensitive adhesive which (i) has a high alkali-dispersibility, (ii) is excellent in strength to retain the label, (iii) hardly causes an adhesive residue problem and (iv) is capable of reducing stringing. The present invention relates to an alkali-dispersible hot melt pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising: (A) a thermoplastic block copolymer which is a copolymer of a vinyl-based aromatic hydrocarbon and a conjugated diene compound, (B) a tackifier resin and (C) at least one selected from the group consisting of a fatty acid and a derivative thereof, wherein the thermoplastic block copolymer (A) comprises (A1) a styrene-based block copolymer having a styrene content of less than 40 mass % and the tackifier resin (B) comprises an ?-methylstyrene-based resin.