Abstract: Heat-expandable microspheres and applications thereof, the heat-expandable microspheres including a thermoplastic resin shell and a thermally-vaporizable blowing agent encapsulated therein. The thermoplastic resin is produced by polymerizing a polymerizable component containing (A) a nitrile monomer including methacrylonitrile, (B) a carboxyl-group-containing monomer and (C) a monomer having a functional group reactive with the carboxyl group. The polymerizable component satisfies the following conditions 1 and 2: Condition 1: The weight fraction of the monomers (A), (B) and (C) in the polymerizable component satisfy the inequality shown below. Weight fraction of the monomer (C)<Weight fraction of the monomer (A)?Weight fraction of the monomer (B)??Inequality (I) Condition 2: The ratio by weight of the monomer (B) to the monomer (C) ranges from 600:1 to 3:1.

Abstract: A rust preventive oil composition containing a first mineral oil that is a mineral oil having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 6 mm2/s or less, a second mineral oil that is a mineral oil having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 250 mm2/s or more, a fatty acid amine salt, an ester, and one or more rust preventive agents selected from the group consisting of a sarcosine-type compound, a nonionic surfactant, a sulfonic acid salt, an amine, a carboxylic acid, a fatty acid amine salt, a carboxylic acid salt, a paraffin wax, an oxidized wax salt, and a boron compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stable aqueous wax dispersion comprising A) from 5 to 65% by weight of micronized wax, the wax comprising an amide wax, polyethylene wax, modified polyethylene wax, polyethylene/amide wax, polyethylene/polytetrafluroethylene (PTFE) wax, polypropylene wax, modified polypropylene wax, polyethylene/polypropylene wax,polytetrafluroethylene (PTFE) wax or copolymers thereof or any mixture thereof having a mean particle size of from 1 to 100 ?m and an acid number of less then 10 mg of KOH/g of wax and B) 0.

Abstract: Compounds originally isolated from marine fungi are useful as antifouling (antibacterial and/or anti-larval settlement) agents. The compounds are 3-chloro-2,5-dihydroxy benzyl alcohol, cyclo-(Pro-Phe),3-methyl-N-(2-phenylethyl) butanamide, and succinic acid. The compounds are non-toxic or low-toxic. They can be used alone or in combination, as active ingredients for making environment-friendly antifouling formulations/coatings.

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: Described is the use, for preparing or treating bituminous compositions, of at least one compound selected among: esters of glycolic, lactic and gluconic acids, methylic, ethylic and isobutylic esters of glutaric, succinic and adipic acids, and ethers or esters of a product resulting from internal dehydration of a sugar, preferably a hydrogenated sugar. Also described is a method for preparing or treating such compositions and the resulting compositions.

Abstract: Process for the passivation of metallic surfaces, in particular of strip metals, by treatment of the surface with an acidic, aqueous preparation which comprises at least one water-soluble acid group-containing polymer and at least one wax.

Abstract: One subject of the invention is a liquid plasticizing resin intended to be coated. The liquid plasticizing resin is a methyl methacrylate/butyl methacrylate copolymer diluted in a suitable solvent. The solvent includes xylene; 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate; ethylbenzene; 4-methyl-2-pentanone; n-butyl acetate; and alkylbenzyl ester. Another subject of the invention is the use of such a resin for protecting surfaces exposed to adverse weather conditions, light or chemical agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition based on carboxylic acids and on at least one neutralizing agent, characterized in that the composition comprises a eutectic mixture of at least two carboxylic acids containing n carbon atoms, where 6?n?22. Application to the temporary protection of metallic surfaces, and dry films obtained from the said compositions.

Abstract: A protective coating is formed on a metallic material surface by applying a treating agent comprising water, an alkali silicate, and, optionally, a lubricating component to the surface and drying the treating agent. The coating film thereby formed has excellent anti-galling and rust preventive properties. If a lubricating component is present, the coating film also has excellent self-lubricating properties.

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: A two-component anticorrosion paint comprising metal pigment, epoxy binder component and amine curing agent and containing two components A and B, of which Component A comprises (a1) (x?y)% by weight of metal pigments comprising platelet-type zinc containing metal pigments, where x is 30 to 70, (a2) from 10 to 50% by weight of at least one epoxysilane and/or epoxy silicone, and (a3) from 0 to 40% by weight of an organic solvent, and Component B comprises (b1) from 2 to 15% by weight of at least one amine curing agent, (b2) y % by weight of metal pigments comprising platelet-type zinc-containing metal pigments, where y is from 0 to x % by weight, (b3) from 0 to 40% by weight of an organic solvent, the percentages being based on the total weight of the two-component anticorrosion paint and total 100% by weight, with the proviso that the total water content of the two-component anticorrosion paint is not more than 5% by weight, the total content of solvent is not more than 40% by weight, and the total cont

Abstract: A rustproofing composition has superior properties satisfying rustproofing quality requirements and work quality requirements for parts around tires, parts with pockets, and plate-bonded parts, and having volatile organic solvent of not more than 10 mass %. A rustproofing composition has 5 to 60 mass % of the overall composition of at least one kind of heat-polymerized drying oil in which oil having an iodine value of not less than 130 is heat-polymerized, and 1 to 50 mass % of the overall composition of at least one kind of wax selected from natural waxes and synthetic waxes, and/or at least one kind of rustproofing additive dissolved or dispersed in mineral oil type lubricant based oils, synthetic lubricant based materials or liquid saturated-hydrocarbon mixtures vegetable oil based semidrying oils, and vegetable oil based nondrying oils. In the rustproofing composition, nonvolatile content at 105° C. for 3 hours is not less than 90 mass %.

Abstract: Described is the use, for preparing or treating bituminous compositions, of at least one compound selected among: esters of glycolic, lactic and gluconic acids, methylic, ethylic and isobutylic esters of glutaric, succinic and adipic acids, and ethers or esters of a product resulting from internal dehydration of a sugar, preferably a hydrogenated sugar. Also described is a method for preparing or treating such compositions and the resulting compositions.

Abstract: A non-carcinogenic corrosion inhibiting additive includes an anodic corrosion inhibitor and/or a cathodic corrosion inhibitor and a solubility enhancer for the inhibitors in the form of a metal complexing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising component (A) which comprises at least one water-soluble component comprising at least one functional group that undergoes a crosslinking reaction, preferably upon drying and/or heating; component (B) which comprises at least one film-forming material, preferably a latex material; and component (C) which comprises at least one component that provides at least one of moisture and/or water barrier properties and/or vapor barrier properties greater than that provided by the combination of components (A) and (B) alone.

Abstract: The invention relates to isomeric nonyl benzoates, processes for their preparation, mixtures of the same with alkyl phthalate, alkyl adipate, or alkyl cyclohexanedicarboxylate, and also to the use of these mixtures.

Abstract: A method of preparing a scented ink composition comprising the steps of first preparing a mixture which includes a polymer component consisting of a water soluble polymer selected form the group consisting of acrylic, styrene-maleic anhydride, sulfonated polyester, polyamide, and polyurethene. A color component which is selected from the group consisting of a pigment and a dye, and a solvent component comprising water are also provided. The mixture is then agitated. An oil-based fragrance is then blended into this mixture to produce a scented mixture and is then agitated. A microemulsion of the oil-based fragrance in water is created, wherein the resin stabilizes the microdroplets of the oil-based fragrance by coating the microdroplets. Preferably, the microdroplets of the oil-based fragrance have a diameter of from about 0.1 to about 1.0 micrometers.

Abstract: An aqueous composition containing at least 2% by weight of pregelatinized starch and, as an emulsion, at least 1% or vegetable wax or oil, preferably chosen from carnauba wax, jojoba oil and candelilla wax. Also a process for applying a layer of this composition and in drying it so as to obtain a dry film having; a surface density of between 1 and 2.5 g/m2. Treating a metal surface with the composition provides temporary corrosion protection and prelubrication.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paint and/or a coating composition comprising anti-corrosive composition comprises at least one oxyaminophosphate pigment and at least one oxynitrite, oxymetalphosphate, oxyborate or oxysilicate. A method for the oxyaminophosphate pigment is provided.

Abstract: Entirely asphaltic, micro-crystalline wax- and aluminum-based coating compositions, which are fully flexible and accommodate any expansion or contraction in steel structures, are prepared from various combinations of components, e.g. those selected from microcrystalline wax, naphthenic and paraffinic oils, oil-soluble alkali-metal sulfonate, gilsonite, linseed oil, naphthenic acid, solvent, a viscosity modifier, aluminum paste, attapulgite, emulsifier, milled cellulose fiber, ground mica, and silica gel, according to a described stepwise mixing procedure.

Abstract: A heat-expandable microcapsule comprising a polymer shell formed by polymerizing (I) acrylonitrile, a main monomer component, (II) a monomer having carboxyl and (III) a monomer having groups reactive with the carboxyl of the monomer (II) and of a liquid having a boiling point lower than the softening point of the polymer and being encapsulated in the polymer shell. The heat-expandable microcapsules expand within high temperature range, 240° C. or above, and have heat-resistance.