Abstract: Asphalt binder compositions and methods for making such compositions with pure sterol:crude sterol blends. The sterol blends improve various rheological properties.

Abstract: A bio-modifier for asphalt is provided that comprises non-wood bio-char. In some embodiments, the bio-char comprises pyrolyzed biomass from a bio-fuel crop and/or comprises pyrolyzed grass. The asphalt modifier can improve the performance of asphalt compositions such as asphalt binder compositions and compositions comprising asphalt binder and aggregate. For example, the bio-modifier can improve the temperature susceptibility of asphalt binder compositions and increase the rutting resistance, moisture and cracking resistance of hot mix asphalt compositions. In addition, methods of preparing the bio-modifier composition, methods of preparing modified asphalts comprising the bio-modifier, and modified asphalt compositions are provided.

Abstract: A rosin composition includes a gum rosin, an emulsifier, and a randomizing additive. The rosin composition may be applied to circuit cards for protection of the circuit card during storage. The rosin composition is solderable and is also easily removed for the soldering of components.

Abstract: A viscous composition for making a layer and/or a coating for a road track or a building, and containing a viscous fraction. The viscous fraction mainly contains vegetable pitch, in particular tall oil pitch, and a phenolic modified rosin.

Abstract: Compositions useful for preparing pressure sensitive adhesives, coatings, and/or films are provided, along with methods of making and using the same. The compositions are made from renewable, plant-based materials. The compositions comprise plant oil triglycerides that are polymerized and crosslinked to yield polymer matrices. Plant-based carriers and/or tackifiers can be used in the invention, including epoxidized plant oil triglycerides, acrylated epoxidized plant oil triglycerides, and dihydroxylated plant oil triglycerides. Natural tackifiers such as rosin esters and terpenes can also be used in the compositions. Dihydroxylated plant oil triglyceride tackifiers for use in biobased and synthetic adhesives are also provided.

Abstract: Composite panels may be prepared using a moisture resistance additive having a formulation that includes a triglyceride having a saponification value of at least 150 and an iodine value of at least 35. The additive may be used in the form of a water emulsion. The water emulsion may be prepared by dispersing the components of the additive formulation under conditions sufficient to at least partially saponify the triglyceride. The moisture resistance additive can impart resistance to moisture absorption and thickness swelling to composite panels prepared therewith.

Abstract: An electroless nickel plating liquid capable of forming an underbarrier metal for metal bumps or solder bumps by electroless nickel plating with a uniform film thickness on silicon wafers composed of multiple IC chips contains a water-soluble nickel salt, a reducing agent, a complexing agent, and a pH buffer, wherein_lead ion is contained at 0.01-1 ppm, cobalt ion is contained at 0.01-1 ppm, and a sulfur compound is contained at 0.01-1 ppm.

Abstract: Composite panels may be prepared using a moisture resistance additive having a formulation that includes a triglyceride having a saponification value of at least 150 and an iodine value of at least 35. The additive may be used in the form of a water emulsion. The water emulsion may be prepared by dispersing the components of the additive formulation under conditions sufficient to at least partially saponify the triglyceride. The moisture resistance additive can impart resistance to moisture absorption and thickness swelling to composite panels prepared therewith.

Abstract: A binder for the production of a layer for road works or civil engineering comprises, with respect to the total weight of the binder: (a) 2 to 98% in weight of at least one purely natural or modified natural resin, of vegetable origin, having a softening point measured of 30 to 200° C.; (b) 98 to 2% in weight of at least one oil of vegetable origin having a viscosity at 25° C. of 50 mPa·s to 1000 Pa·s, (c) the binder having: (c1) either a penetrability at 25° C., of 20 to 300 1/10 mm and a softening point of 30 to 75° C., (c2) or a penetrability at 15° C., of 300 to 900 and a viscosity at 60° C., and (d) the binder being exempt of any natural or synthetic elastomer and of any thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: A binder for the production of a layer for road works or civil engineering comprises, with respect to the total weight of the binder: (a) 2 to 98% in weight of at least one purely natural or modified natural resin, of vegetable origin, having a softening point measured of 30 to 200%; (b) 98 to 2% in weight of at least one oil of vegetable origin having a viscosity at 25° C. of 50 mPa·s to 1000 Pa·s, (c) the binder having: (c1) either a penetrability at 25° C., of 20 to 300 1/10 mm and a softening point of 30 to 75° C., (c2) or a penetrability at 15° C., of 300 to 900 and a viscosity at 60° C., and (d) the binder being exempt of any natural or synthetic elastomer and of any thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: Polymerized oils (heat-bodied oils) were hydrogenated to make a semi-crystalline wax-like material. The process of the present invention yields hydrogenated polymerized oils that can be used as bio-renewable replacements for micro-crystalline wax and petrolatums raw materials in products that are comprised of such materials. The present invention is directed to a composition comprising a hydrogenated polymerized oil, a composition consisting essentially of a hydrogenated polymerized oil and a process of preparing a hydrogenated polymerized oil. The present invention is also directed to a composition comprising a hydrogenated blown oil, a composition consisting essentially of a hydrogenated blown oil and a process for preparing a hydrogenated blown oil.

Abstract: Waxes prepared from hydrogenated plant oils, such as palm and soybean, are used to render cellulosic materials resistant to water. Unlike cellulosic materials rendered water resistant with waxes obtained using petroleum-derived or synthetic waxes, the water resistant cellulosic materials prepared using this composition are recyclable using conventional paper recycling methods; the composition is dispersible in warm water solutions. Such water resistant materials are characterized by enhanced moisture barrier properties. The compositions have a low iodine value (between 2-5), and melting points between approximately 120-165 degrees F. (Mettler Drop Point). The wax comprises a triglyceride whose fatty acids are predominantly stearic acid (C18). The composition is used as an additive in the manufacture of wax coated boxes and adhesive compounds used in boxboard packaging and manufacturing operations.

Abstract: This invention relates to paper sizing compositions comprised of at least one sizing agent selected from ASA, AKD and rosin where the at least one sizing agent is emulsified in water, at least one emulsion stabilizer, and from about 0.01% to about 15% by weight of at least one hydrophobic substance, based on the total weight of sizing agent present, provided that the hydrophobic substance is not highly alkoxylated. The sizing promotion efficiency of the paper sizing compositions, as determined by at least one method selected from the Cytec size testing method, the Hercules size testing method, and the Cobb size testing method, is greater than or equal to about 4. Exemplary hydrophobic substances include fatty acid esters, triglycerides, hydrocarbons, esters and/or amides derived from ASA, silicone oils, alcohols, and stearic anhydride. The invention also relates to methods for sizing paper products with these paper sizing compositions and paper or paperboard treated with these sizing compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to paper sizing compositions comprised of at least one sizing agent selected from ASA, AKD and rosin where the at least one sizing agent is emulsified in water, at least one emulsion stabilizer, and from about 0.01% to about 15% by weight of at least one hydrophobic substance, based on the total weight of sizing agent present, provided that the hydrophobic substance is not highly alkoxylated. The sizing promotion efficiency of the paper sizing compositions, as determined by at least one method selected from the Cytec size testing method, the Hercules size testing method, and the Cobb size testing method, is greater than or equal to about 4. Exemplary hydrophobic substances include fatty acid esters, triglycerides, hydrocarbons, esters and/or amides derived from ASA, silicone oils, alcohols, and stearic anhydride. The invention also relates to methods for sizing paper products with these paper sizing compositions and paper or paperboard treated with these sizing compositions.

Abstract: Waxes prepared from hydrogenated plant oils, such as palm and soybean, are used to render cellulosic materials resistant to water. Unlike cellulosic materials rendered water resistant with waxes obtained using petroleum-derived or synthetic waxes, the water resistant cellulosic materials prepared using this composition are recyclable using conventional paper recycling methods; the composition is dispersible in warm water solutions. Such water resistant materials are characterized by enhanced moisture barrier properties. The compositions have a low iodine value (between 2-5), and melting points between approximately 120-165 degrees F. (Mettler Drop Point). The wax comprises a triglyceride whose fatty acids are predominantly stearic acid (C18).. The composition is used as an additive in the manufacture of wax coated boxes and adhesive compounds used in boxboard packaging and manufacturing operations.

Abstract: This invention relates to paper sizing compositions comprised of at least one sizing agent selected from ASA, AKD and rosin where the at least one sizing agent is emulsified in water, at least one emulsion stabilizer, and from about 0.01% to about 15% by weight of at least one hydrophobic substance, based on the total weight of sizing agent present, provided that the hydrophobic substance is not highly alkoxylated. The sizing promotion efficiency of the paper sizing compositions, as determined by at least one method selected from the Cytec size testing method, the Hercules size testing method, and the Cobb size testing method, is greater than or equal to about 4. Exemplary hydrophobic substances include fatty acid esters, triglycerides, hydrocarbons, esters and/or amides derived from ASA, silicone oils, alcohols, and stearic anhydride. The invention also relates to methods for sizing paper products with these paper sizing compositions and paper or paperboard treated with these sizing compositions.

Abstract: Asphalt emulsions containing emulsifiers comprising alkali metal or ammonium salts of solidified pyrolytic wood tar oil. Resinous compositions useful as asphalt emulsifiers comprising: (a) solidified pyrolytic wood tar oil and salts thereof, and (b) rosins and salts thereof.

Abstract: An oven-stable edible moisture barrier for food products is provided. This oven-stable moisture barrier is useful in preventing moisture migration within a multi-component food product between components having different water activities even when the multi-component food product is exposed to elevated temperatures. The oven-stable edible moisture barrier of this invention is formed from a composition comprising an edible, low melting oil having a melting point of about 35° C. or lower and an edible, high melting fat having a melting point of about 70° C. or higher, wherein the edible, low melting oil and the edible, high melting fat are co-micromilled at a temperature above the melting point of the edible, low melting oil but below the melting point of the edible, high melting fat to form a cream-type mixture. This composition has unique thermal and mechanical properties that makes it ideal as an edible moisture barrier for use in food products, especially for baking applications.

Abstract: A useful composition for protecting metal equipment from corrosion and/or other damage comprises 1) gilsonite, which is a mined asphalt; and/or some other natural-origin or naturally-derived resin, 2) a naturally-derived solvent such as d-limonene and/or other terpenes, and 3) a naturally-derived non-drying plasticizer such as fatty acid triglycerides. 4) Optionally, additives for controlling rheology, viscosity, lubricity, corrosion rates etc. can be added to obtain specific properties which may be desirable. The invention also relates to a method of preventing corrosion or other damage to metal equipment by applying the above-mentioned coating to the equipment by spraying, rolling and/or brushing.

Abstract: Poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates) (PHAs) are used as binders for drying paint systems, wherein the poly (3-hydroxyalkanoate) component comprises poly (3-hydroxyalkanoate) containing mono- and/or poly-unsaturated side groups. Medium chain length PHAs based on unsaturated vegetable fatty acids are preferred. PHAs are used in the form of a solution in organic solvents and in the form of a dispersion in water. The PHA binders are used for the formulation of solvent-based PHA paint systems and for the formulations of PHA latexes.

Abstract: Compositions of resins and oils of vegetable origin may be advantageously used to produce low-emission dispersion glues with appropriately adjustable adhesive properties which are particularly suitable for gluing floorings, wall and ceiling linings for indoor spaces.

Abstract: A stable liquid suspension composition comprising a liquid carrier, a solid fatty acid or a salt thereof, and a solid particulate is disclosed wherein said liquid carrier is selected from the group consisting of oils, olefins, terpenes, glycols, esters, ethers, alcohols, and combinations of any two or more thereof and said liquid carrier, solid fatty acid or salt thereof, and solid particulate are each present in said composition in a stabilizing amount sufficient to produce a stable liquid suspension. Also disclosed is a stable liquid composition comprising a liquid carrier, an oil-soluble polymer, and a solid particulate wherein said liquid carrier is selected from the group consisting of olefins, terpenes, esters, and combinations of any two or more thereof and said liquid carrier, oil-soluble polymer, and solid particulate are each present in said composition in a stabilizing amount sufficient to effect the formation of a stable liquid suspension.

Abstract: An improved, substantially anhydrous, cross-linking agent is disclosed for use in asphalt compositions of the type used for roofing and paving materials. The cross-linking agent comprises a blend of tall oil, a strong base, an anhydrous organic solvent, and fatty amines and is substantially free of water.

Abstract: An improved, substantially anhydrous, cross-linking agent is disclosed for use in asphalt compositions of the type used for roofing and paving materials. The cross-linking agent comprises a blend of tall oil, a strong base, n-methyl fatty acid taurate, and fatty amines and is substantially free of water.

Abstract: A process for producing a gelled ink vehicle for heatset printing including the sequential steps of first mixing a modified rosin ester and a liquid alkyd resin and a fatty acid ester solvent, reserving some of the solvent for later use, which is then heated and stirred until the modified rosin ester is dissolved. A gellant is optionally added, and the reaction mixture is maintained at temperature. A non-optional first gellant is then added to the reaction mixture. The reaction is allowed to progress, after which the balance of the solvent, which was withheld previously, is added. The vehicle is recovered from the reaction vessel. The process produces a vehicle that has a stronger gel structure than traditional ink vehicle gels.

Abstract: Phenolic-resin-modified natural resin acid esters obtained by reaction ofA) natural resins or natural resin acids,B) mononuclear or polynuclear alkylolizable phenols,C) aldehydes or aldehyde acetals,D) aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or araliphatic polyols,E) magnesium compounds,F) if appropriate, fatty acids or fatty acid compounds andG) if appropriate, ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon resins,at a temperature of 100.degree. to 250.degree. C. and subsequent azeotropic removal of the water by distillation by means of an entraining agent at 200.degree. to 300.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of sealing and priming a prepared substrate, such as a base or sub-base for a roadway, comprising the application of an amount of an emulsion consisting essentially of a first phase of a combination of resinous petroleum oil and an asphalt, a second phase of water, and suitable emulsifiers and stabilizers. The first phase comprises from about 0.25% to 21% asphalt and from about 3.33% to 33.95% resinous oil based on the total weight of the emulsion. The second phase of water provides from about 62.5% to 91.5% of the total weight of the emulsion. The emulsifiers and stabilizers are from about less than 0.16% to about 2.5% of the total weight of the emulsion. The contemplated ratios of the first asphalt and resinous oil phase to the second water phase in the total emulsion applied to the base course are from about a 1:1.8 to 1:11 ratio in the total emulsion.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the new art medium soy ink, and pigment, and a non-petroleum based organic solvent which improves soy ink drying speed are mixed to provide an art medium which simulates the appearance of water colors without the disadvantage. In another embodiment the general use of paint composition comprises soy ink, pigment and natural alkyd resin to provide a paint covering of improved properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are new zirconic acid esters which contain glycol ether moieties as the ester grouping, and which are chelated with one and up to a maximum of two moles of acetylacetone. The new compounds can also contain up to a maximum of two moles of ester groupings of low alkanols. The new partially chelated zirconic acid esters are characterized by good solubility in water, in which they do not decompose at room temperature. Accordingly, they can also be used in aqueous systems as crosslinking agents or reaction accelerators.

Abstract: A non-toxic liquid stabilizer comprising, (a) from about 5 to about 35 percent of zinc resinate, (b) from about 5 to about 35 percent of calcium resinate, (c) from about 10 to about 40 percent of non-toxic plasticizer, (d) from about 1 to about 10 percent of a non-toxic antioxidant, and (e) from about 25 to about 75 percent of a non-toxic phosphite, said stabilizer containing from about 0.1 to about 3.5 percent zinc, and from about 0.025 to about 2.28 percent calcium, all weights being based upon the total weight of the stabilizer, is disclosed. Also disclosed is a similar stabilizer which does not contain phosphite and contains from about 25 to about 90 percent of the plasticizer. A method for stabilizing halogenated hydrocarbon resins utilizing the stabilizers of the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: It has been discovered that pastes of particulate thermoplastic polymers dispersed in a soft resinous phase can be prepared which heat-set by fusion of the thermoplastic binder. Polyesters and polyamides have been found to be particularly useful. When pigmented or otherwise colored, these formulations have utility as printing inks. When uncolored, they can be used as clear overprint coatings. In addition, these fusible pastes have utility as specialty coatings in adhesives and can be fabricated into self-supporting shapes.