Abstract: Provided are a coating film-forming composition for forming a coating film on a metal surface that exhibits excellent adhesiveness between a metal and a resin, and a surface-treated metal member having a coating film formed by using the composition. The coating film-forming composition is a solution containing a silane coupling agent having an amino group, a metallic ion and a halide ion. The metallic ion is preferably a copper ion, and a copper ion concentration in the solution is preferably 0.1 to 60 mM. The amount of Si based on the amount of Cu in the solution is preferably 30 or less, in terms of molar ratio. The pH of the solution is preferably 2.8 to 6.2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising —a specific binder containing at least one cocondensate based on at least one ?-glycidyloxyalkylalkoxysilane and a bis(alkoxyalkylsilyl)amine, —water, —alcohol in an amount of less than 3% by weight, based on the composition, —at least one addition selected from the group consisting of particulate metals, metal alloys and metal compounds and —optionally at least one additive, where the pH of the composition is from 1 to 14 and the dry residue of the binder is from 1 to 50% by weight, based on the binder used, a process for the production thereof and also the use thereof for coatings, in particular for the protection of metals against corrosion.

Abstract: A novel solution of an amine carboxylate. type of vapor phase migratory corrosion inhibitor (VCI), suitable for use as part of a corrosion resistant coating for metal surfaces. The solution contains a high concentration of the amine carboxylate VCI, thus facilitating, on application of the coating, a dry film coat containing an effective corrosion-inhibiting amount of the amine carboxylate VCI.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing mineral oil from underground mineral oil deposits, in which an aqueous formulation comprising at least a mixture of alkyl ether carboxylate and corresponding alkyl ether alcohol, where the alkyl ether carboxylate has been prepared from the alkyl ether alcohol and the molar ratio in the mixture of alkyl ether carboxylate:alkyl ether alcohol is from 51:49 to 92:8, is injected through at least one injection well into a mineral oil deposit, where the deposit has a deposit temperature of 55° C. to 150° C., a crude oil having more than 20° API and a deposit water having more than 100 ppm of divalent cations, and crude oil is withdrawn through at least one production well from the deposit. The invention further relates to the preparation of the mixture and to a concentrate comprising the mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for continuous thermal treatment of a steel strip. The strip passes through consecutive thermal treatment chambers, is quickly cooled in at least one of the chambers by spraying liquid onto the strip, or by spraying a fluid made up of gas and liquid or spraying a combination of gas and liquid forming a mist. After quick cooling, a protective metal layer is deposited on the strip by dip coating. The cooling fluid strips iron oxides or other alloy elements contained in the steel to be treated, minimizing oxidation and reducing the oxides on the strip. Spray pressure and distance are chosen to facilitate the stripping property and the mechanical action of the sprayed fluid, reducing the layer of oxides on the strip. The temperature of the strip at the end of the cooling step is the temperature necessary for carrying out the desired treatment cycle.

Abstract: A metal surface treatment agent and a metal surface treatment which impart excellent electrodeposition coatability (smoothness and throwing power) to a metallic base while heightening corrosion resistance. The metal surface treatment agent that is used in a pretreatment of an electrodeposition coating of a metallic base and includes one or more zirconium, titanium, or hafnium metallic elements, one or more silane coupling agents, hydrolysates thereof, or polymers thereof, and an electrophilic reactive group-containing compound (C) containing a homocycle and a heterocycle in one molecule and has a water solubility at 20° C. of 0.2 to 30 g/L, and the contents of the metallic elements, the coupling agents, and the electrophilic reactive group-containing compound satisfy a given relationship.

Abstract: A composition for forming a silica-based insulation layer, a silica-based insulation layer, and a method of manufacturing the silica-based insulation layer, the composition including a solvent; and an organosilane-based condensation polymerization product, the organosilane-based condensation polymerization product being prepared from a compound mixture, the compound mixture including compounds represented by the following Chemical Formulae 1 and 2: (R1)3SiXSi(R1)3??[Chemical Formula 1] R2e(Si)OR34-e.

Abstract: Aqueous seal coat compositions useful for sealing a pretreated metal surface, comprise water, at least two organo-functional silanes, and optionally a pH-adjusting agent. A process for sealing a pretreated metal surface includes contacting the metal surface with such an aqueous seal coat composition. Preferably, the pH of the seal coat compositions is greater than 5.5.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for pre-treating a metal surface with a corrosion inhibitor prior to painting, a method for inhibiting corrosion in a cooling system, wherein the cooling system includes a metal surface and a coolant; and a method for inhibiting corrosion of a reinforcement steel in concrete wherein the method comprising the step of adding to a concrete mixture an anti-corrosive mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery that melanoidins, and higher molecular weight fractions of products containing melanoidins, provide significant corrosive inhibition, which render these melanoidins suitable for use as anticorrosive agents in corrosive environments. In addition to being highly anticorrosive, the melanoidins of the present invention are environmentally friendly and non-toxic, and can be found in animal food and in human foodstuffs.

Abstract: Elimination and/or mitigation of fouling in a vapor transport systems, such as vent lines and scrubber feed lines may be accomplished using an antifouling additive. The method for employing the antifouling additive includes introducing into the vapor transport system an additive including a polar solvent and corrosion inhibitor wherein: the vapor transport system is substantially water free; the vapor transport system is used to transport acidic materials; the additive is a liquid at vapor transport system operating conditions; and the additive is stable at the vapor transport system operating conditions.

Abstract: A tin or tin alloy plating film surface treatment aqueous solution that can reduce whiskers on the surface of a tin or tin alloy plating film, and can provide a favorable tin or tin alloy plating film using a simple method for tin or tin alloy plating films that are used on electronic components.

Abstract: Disclosed are quaternary ammonium salts containing non-halogen anions such as carbonates, bicarbonates, phosphates, glycolates and mixtures thereof as conversion coatings or additives imparting anti-corrosive properties to paints. The invention relates to a method for inhibiting the corrosion of metal surfaces by applying a composition containing one or more quaternary ammonium carbonate or bicarbonate. The disclosure is also directed to anti-corrosive coatings for metal substrates containing these compounds and to metal substrates having these anticorrosive coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for pretreating a metallic surface before further coating or for treating said surface. The aqueous composition is obtained by adding a) at least [one] sodium, potassium, and/or ammonium water glass and b) at least one silane to water. The quantity ratio of a) to b), in each case including the resulting reaction products, is preferably in the range of 0.1:1 to 2:1.

Abstract: A chemical conversion treatment solution for a steel material is provided. The solution is an acidic aqueous solution of pH 3 to 5 containing 50 to 500 ppm by weight of zirconium fluoride complex in terms of Zr, 5 to 50 ppm by weight of free fluorine, and 5 to 30% by weight in relation to Zr of polyethyleneimine having a weight average molecular weight of 300 to 10,000, a molar ratio of the primary amino group of at least 30%, and a molar ratio of the tertiary amino group of at least 15% in relation to the total amino group content. A method for chemical conversion treatment is also provided. This invention realizes excellent coating adhesion and corrosion resistance after the coating, as well as improved throwing power in the coating, and in particular, in the electrodeposition coating of a steel material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for providing an anti-corrosion protective coating to a metal substrate that uses a coating composition comprising a resin and a polyfunctional bridging molecule to both bind to the resin and to chelate the bound polymeric resin directly to the metal substrate. One category of polyfunctional bridging molecules preferably includes at least one amine function to bind to a resin and at least one carboxylate, thiol, silane, phenolate, acetoacetonate, imine, phosphate, or phosphonate function to chelate to a metal substrate. It is theorized that the amine function can bind to certain pendent chains in coating resins through a Michael addition reaction while the carboxylate, thiol, silane, phenolate, acetoacetonate, imine, phosphate, or phosphonate functions chelate to the metal substrate. These polyfunctional bridging molecules provide an organic binding of the resin to the metal substrates.

Abstract: Elimination and/or mitigation of fouling in a vapor transport systems, such as vent lines and scrubber feed lines may be accomplished using an antifouling additive. The method for employing the antifouling additive includes introducing into the vapor transport system an additive including a polar solvent and corrosion inhibitor wherein: the vapor transport system is substantially water free; the vapor transport system is used to transport acidic materials; the additive is a liquid at vapor transport system operating conditions; and the additive is stable at the vapor transport system operating conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new coating materials for corrosion control.

Abstract: A metal surface treatment composition including at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a zirconium compound and a titanium compound, and an organosiloxane, which is a polycondensate of organosilane and has in a molecule thereof of at least two amino groups, in which the Degree of polycondensation of the organosiloxane is at least 40%, the content of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the zirconium compound and the titanium compound is predetermined content, the content of the organosiloxane in the metal surface treatment composition is predetermined content, and the mass ratio of at least one element selected from the group consisting of the zirconium element and the titanium element contained in the zirconium compound and the titanium compound, respectively, to the silicon element contained in the organosiloxane is a predetermined ratio.

Abstract: A metal surface treatment composition including at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a zirconium compound and a titanium compound, and an organosiloxane, which is a polycondensate of organosilane and has in a molecule thereof of at least two amino groups, in which the Degree of polycondensation of the organosiloxane is at least 40%, the content of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the zirconium compound and the titanium compound is predetermined content, the content of the organosiloxane in the metal surface treatment composition is predetermined content, and the mass ratio of at least one element selected from the group consisting of the zirconium element and the titanium element contained in the zirconium compound and the titanium compound, respectively, to the silicon element contained in the organosiloxane is a predetermined ratio.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for improving the heat and corrosion resistance of stainless steel by means of a novel passivation process. This process comprises a chemical treatment with an aqueous solution comprising a complexing agent combination of at least one oxidant, a subsequent rinsing and a subsequent treatment at elevated temperature in an oxygen-containing atmosphere. The stainless steel surfaces obtained according to the invention have a homogeneous passive layer having increased chemical resistance and resistance to thermal discoloration.

Abstract: Of the many methods provided herein, a method comprising: (a) combining a corrosion inhibitor composition with an aqueous acid solution, the corrosion inhibitor composition comprising a benzylideneaniline compound corresponding to Formula 1 below: wherein R is H, methyl, ethyl, hydroxy, methoxy, ethoxy, bromo, chloro, fluoro, mercapto, dimethylamino, or diethylamino groups and/or a cinnamylideneaniline compound corresponding to Formula 2 below: wherein R is H methyl, ethyl, hydroxy, methoxy, ethoxy, bromo, chloro, fluoro, mercapto, dimethylamino, or diethylamino groups; and contacting a metal surface with the aqueous acid solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the corrosion protection of metal substrates and to the production thereof, and to a method for producing corrosion-resistant coatings.

Abstract: Disclosed are quaternary ammonium salts containing non-halogen anions such as carbonates, bicarbonates, phosphates, glycolates and mixtures thereof as conversion coatings or additives imparting anti-corrosive properties to paints. The invention relates to a method for inhibiting the corrosion of metal surfaces by applying a composition containing one or more quaternary ammonium carbonate or bicarbonate. The disclosure is also directed to anti-corrosive coatings for metal substrates containing these compounds and to metal substrates having these anticorrosive coatings.

Abstract: A solid ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink composition comprises both a crystalline component and an amorphous component, and optionally, a colorant, which provides for a robust ink.

Abstract: A chromium-free conversion coating is prepared by the addition of inorganic salts to dispersions of conducting polymers which are then exposed to alloys of aluminum or other metals. Advantageously, the performance of the coating is comparable to that of known Cr (chromium)-based methods for a number of aluminum alloys having particular significance in the manufacture of aircraft.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous composition of bis-amino-functional silicon compounds which is essentially free of organic solvents and releases essentially no further alcohol in the course of crosslinking, and to processes for preparing it and to the use thereof, for example for hydrophobization of metal or glass surfaces.

Abstract: Chromium-free conversion coating treatment solutions and processes for depositing a colored layer on zinc or galvanized steel, aluminum, magnesium or their alloys, are provided comprising: hexafluorotitanate and/or hexafluorozirconate ions; molybdate and/or tungstate ions; one or more chelating complex formers; and a copolymer of alkylene phosphonic or alkylene phosphinic acid and one or more unsaturated carboxylic acids.

Abstract: Solution derived nanocomposite (SDN) precursor solutions are disclosed that comprise one or more metal precursors that are dissolved in a liquid comprising polar protic and polar aprotic solvents. The precursor solutions are characterized by the formation of a gel after a shear force is applied to the precursor solution or to a thin layer of precursor solution. Also disclosed are methods using such precursor solutions to make thin films, thin films made using the precursor solutions, thin films having a minimum surface area and devices containing thin films as disclosed herein.

Abstract: Water-based coating composition comprising at least one resin composition for a water-based coating composition and as a rheological assistant at least one polyamide and at least one acrylate thickener based on poly(meth)acrylic acid.

Abstract: The invention provides an anti-corrosive package which can be added to release agents used in preparing textiles and molded articles from lignocellulosic materials, concrete and polyurethane foam.

Abstract: The invention relates to stabilized dispersions of precipitated silicon dioxide, to a process for production thereof and to the use thereof, especially for production of paper coatings for glossy photo paper for inkjet printing.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a pretreatment method for coating, which does not limit a coating method, places a less burden on the environment and can apply good chemical conversion treatment to all metals such as iron, zinc, aluminum and so on. A pretreatment method for coating comprising treating a substance to be treated by a chemical conversion coating agent to form a chemical conversion coat, wherein the chemical conversion coating agent comprises: at least one kind selected from the group consisting of zirconium, titanium and hafnium; fluorine; and at least one kind selected from the group consisting of amino group-containing silane coupling agents, hydrolysates thereof and polymers thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous composition of bis-amino-functional silicon compounds which is essentially free of organic solvents and releases essentially no further alcohol in the course of crosslinking, and to processes for preparing it and to the use thereof, for example for hydrophobization of metal or glass surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a use of a composition containing polyorganosiloxane S and a method of reducing corrosion on steel reinforcement in reinforced concrete constructions, and also a concrete structure which is produced using such compositions. It is highly suitable for the renovation of old concrete but also for inhibition of corrosion of reinforcing iron in fresh concrete.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aluminum white rust inhibiting composition containing alkali metal metasilicate and alkali metal hydroxide as essential components. The composition described by the present invention can provide an anti-corrosion function to vehicle aluminum parts without a separate surface process, thus reducing the manufacturing cost by reducing the number of processes and improving the durability of the vehicle aluminum parts.

Abstract: Halide brine solutions that contain a dissolved salt of an alkali metal halide or alkali earth metal halide, and an anticorrosion agent comprising an alcohol diglycinate are described. The halide brine solutions may be used to treat transportation surfaces for deicing, anti-freezing, and dust suppression, among other applications. For example, methods of treating a transportation surface with a deicing composition to slow the formation of ice and snow on the surface are described. These methods may include providing the deicing composition that includes an aqueous solution of magnesium chloride, and an ethanoldiglycinate disodium salt. The deicing composition may be sprayed on the transportation surface in an amount effective to slow the formation of ice and snow on the surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a substrate treated with an linked enzyme. It has been discovered that a substrate treated with a linked enzyme can be effective in improving the ability of the substrate to absorb viscoelastic materials, such as menses, by cleaving a protein structure present in some viscoelastic materials. In addition, the linked enzyme is less likely to migrate from the treated material onto the user, as compare to an enzyme being placed directly on the substrate, thereby reducing the risk of sensitization to the user of the absorbent product. Also provided by the present invention are absorbent articles which contain at least one surface or layer containing the linked enzyme.

Abstract: A surface conditioning composition is provided in which a titanium phosphate compound can be stored in the state of a dispersion liquid for a long period of time while being stably present in the dispersion liquid, with favorable stability also in the bath, and with the composition being capable of forming a conversion coating film in a sufficient amount of the film even in the case of application to conversion resistant metal materials such as high-tensile steel sheets.

Abstract: A process is provided for inhibiting the corrosion of metal that comes into contact with a static or flowing aqueous medium which comprises contacting at least a portion of the exposed surface of the metal with aqueous medium containing a metal corrosion inhibiting amount of at least one ureido silane and, optionally, one or more added inorganic and/or other organic materials.

Abstract: An aqueous metal treatment composition designed to improve adhesion and corrosion resistance of the metal surface includes an organofunctional silane in combination with a fluorozirconic or fluorotitanic acid, methanesulfonic acid and nitric acid. The methanesulfonic acid acts to reduce sludge formation. Preferably, the composition also includes a fluorosilicic acid which likewise reduces sludge and improves corrosion resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new substance combinations as vapor phase corrosion inhibitors for protecting a broad range of customary utility metals, including iron, chromium, nickel, tin, zinc, aluminum, copper, magnesium and their alloys, against corrosion in humid climates. Said substance combinations comprise (1) at least one C6 to C10 aliphatic monocarboxylic acid, (2) at least one C6 to C10 aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, and (3) a primary aromatic amide. Preferably they further comprise (4) an aliphatic ester of hydroxybenzoic acid, in particular of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, and/or (5) a bemzimidazole, in particular a benzimidazole substituted on the benzene ring.

Abstract: A metal surface treatment composition including at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a zirconium compound and a titanium compound, and an organosiloxane, which is a polycondensate of organosilane and has in a molecule thereof of at least two amino groups, in which the Degree of polycondensation of the organosiloxane is at least 40%, the content of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the zirconium compound and the titanium compound is predetermined content, the content of the organosiloxane in the metal surface treatment composition is predetermined content, and the mass ratio of at least one element selected from the group consisting of the zirconium element and the titanium element contained in the zirconium compound and the titanium compound, respectively, to the silicon element contained in the organosiloxane is a predetermined ratio.

Abstract: An organic solderability preservative (OSP) composition comprising an alkyl cyclic alcohol and an azole compound having enhanced composition stability against crystallization of the azole compound.

Abstract: Compositions for actively inhibiting corrosion are described herein that include at least one active corrosion inhibitor compound, and at least one conventional corrosion inhibitor compound. In addition, methods for producing a composition that actively reduces corrosion are described herein and include providing at least one active corrosion inhibitor, providing at least one conventional corrosion inhibitor compound or corrosion protection compound, and blending the at least one active corrosion inhibitor and the at least one conventional corrosion inhibitor compound or corrosion protection compound to form the composition. In addition, a composition for actively inhibiting corrosion is described herein that includes at least one active corrosion inhibitor compound, wherein the at least one active corrosion inhibitor compound comprises a derivative or salt of a thio-, thia- or dithiocarbarnic acid, or a combination thereof and at least one conventional corrosion inhibitor compound.

Abstract: The ferrous metal chemical conversion coating is comprised of mixed oxides and organometallic compounds of aluminum and iron. A ferrous metal substrate is immersed for a period of time in a bath composition, at a temperature, at a pH, and at a concentration for each constituent of the bath composition, that will form a coating with the desired characteristics. The bath composition comprises water, aluminum salt, oxalic acid, and an oxidizer. The conversion coating is amorphous in nature and can be formed as thin as 1 micron with a coating weight in the range of about 40-250 milligrams per square foot. When sealed with an appropriate rust preventive material, the coating enhances corrosion resistance of the ferrous metal substrate. It is an effective absorbent base for paint finishes. When top coated with a lubricant, the conversion coating aids (a) assembly of parts, (b) break-in of sliding surfaces, and (c) anti-galling.

Abstract: A liquid for the preparation of powder mixtures on the basis of hard metals, comprising water and an inhibitor, wherein the inhibitor is in the form of at least one of the following materials: polyvinyllactam or wax emulsion, or the inhibitor is in the form of at least one of the following materials: carboxylic acid, amines or their derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention disclosure provides a chemical conversion coating agent which places a less burden on the environment and can apply good chemical conversion treatment to all metals such as iron, zinc and aluminum, and a surface-treated metal obtained using the same.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting mixture is disclosed comprising a carrier, a volatile corrosion inhibitor and a tracing agent which absorbs light in the ultraviolet and violet region of the electromagnetic spectrum, and re-emits light in the blue region of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Abstract: A non-toxic corrosion inhibitor and method comprising hydrotalcite or a hydrotalcite-like complexing agent and one or a combination of an organic or inorganic corrosion inhibitive complexing agent, provides improved corrosion protection on metal substrates and utilizes synergistic corrosion inhibitive mechanisms.