Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a two-component bonding agent composition and a process for applying a layer of the bonding agent composition to substrate layers to make laminates.

Abstract: Structured composite wood pellets comprising wood pellets with a coating at least partially covering the wood pellets, where the coating reduces the generation of dust/fines of the wood pellet upon impact and/or abrasion. The coating may comprise crude tall oil, distilled tall oil, tall oil pitch, tall oil fatty acids, tall oil heads, non-food use sustainable wax, or a combination thereof. The coating may be located at the surface and/or subsurface of the wood pellets rather than throughout, and may be applied at a rate of less than 1 wt. % of the wood pellets.

Abstract: A blended wax for lost wax casting comprises a blend of three or more paraffinic or similarly petrochemically derived wax cuts. Preferably each of the three or more wax cuts have a different melting point, the melting point of each wax cut differing from the melting point of another wax cut by between 3 and 6 deg. C.

Abstract: A floor board includes a board unit that includes a substrate and a coating unit. The substrate has a first side surface, a second side surface opposite to the first side surface, a male engaging part extending outwardly from the first side surface, and a female engaging part indented inwardly from the second side surface. The male engaging part corresponds in shape to the female engaging part. The coating unit is formed on the first and second side surfaces, and the male and female engaging parts, and includes a far-infrared radiating material.

Abstract: There is provided compositions and methods for producing three-dimensional objects by selective deposition modeling with a polar build material and a non-polar support material. The build material comprises a hydrocarbon wax material and a viscosity modifier, and the support material comprises a hydrocarbon alcohol wax material and a viscosity modifier. After the selective deposition modeling process has been completed, the object can be placed in a bath of polar solvent to remove the support material. The particular materials provided herein, and the post-processing methods associated therewith, provide for improved part quality of the three-dimensional object and for improved post-processing techniques. The three-dimensional objects can subsequently be used in a number of applications, such as patterns for investment casting.

Abstract: An infused sealant system for providing a sealant infused with a crystal powder and/or essential oil. The infused sealant system generally includes a composition comprised of a sealant infused with a crystal powder. The composition preferably includes one or more essential oils infused within the sealant. The composition is applied as a coating or an adhesive to an object in a liquid state and allowed to dry thereby sealing the crystal powder and/or essential oils within the sealant.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an additive package for warm-mix asphalt formulations for the pavement of road surfaces, said additive package comprising a) surfactant component, and b) an asphalt rheology modifying component, wherein said asphalt rheology modifying component comprises at least one of a i) a wax component and ii) a resin component. The invention also relates to a warm mix asphalt having improved compaction at lower temperatures, and to a pavement made from said warm mix asphalt.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low VOC coating additive employing a water-dispersible polymer, a water insoluble plasticizer, cyclohexanedimethanol, and optionally an amphiphilic component. The additive can be added to a coating to improve at least one performance characteristics of the coating, such as, wet-edge time, open time, scrub resistance, wet adhesion, and water resistance.

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: The invention relates to a wood composition containing olefin and raw wood materials, the use of said olefins for rendering raw wood materials water repellent, and a method for producing wood materials therefrom. The raw wood materials contain or are made of lignocellulose and are provided in the form of fibers, strands, or chips.

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: The present invention relates to a paint particularly for plastic materials, comprising one or more acrylic-based resins that can undergo cross linking by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, one or more photo-initiators to induce cross-linking of said acrylic resin (or more resins) in the presence of UV radiation, and one or more fillers. The invention further relates to a method for painting a substrate, such as the housings of cellphones, in which said paint is applied on the material and is made to undergo cross-linking by means of exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: The invention relates to 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.

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: 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: Rosin esters that are both light-colored and color stable may be produced by reacting rosin with an organic compound containing two or more hydroxyl groups each separated from each other by at least four carbon atoms. With appropriate choices for the esterification catalyst and antioxidant(s), the rosin ester may be useful as a tackifier, and can be formulated into an adhesive composition. The adhesive compositions will further comprise an appropriate adhesive polymer.

Abstract: Phase change compositions that are solid at ambient temperature and liquid at an elevated temperature above ambient temperature are disclosed for advantageous use in selective deposition modeling methods for building three-dimensional objects. A phase change composition according to the disclosed invention is a semi-crystalline component mixture having a freezing point of at least about 68° C., a melting point of at least about 88° C. and a viscosity of about 13 centipoise at 135° C. The composition includes a plurality of waxes having a broad melting point range and molecular weight range. Three-dimensional objects having minimal curl, delamination and stress cracks can be produced at a faster rate than heretofore known by using selective deposition modeling techniques employing the disclosed compositions.

Abstract: An ink composition for Gravure printing is provided with a poly(oxyalkylene) substituted colorant and a vehicle which is a water-in-oil emulsion of a water immiscible organic phase and an aqueous phase, in the range of 9:1 to 1:1, thereby significantly reducing VOC emissions, with no detrimental effect on print quality.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of reducing the water vapor permeability of a sheet of paper, which comprises the step of coating the paper sheet with a film of 5-30 g/sq.m. of a coating medium consisting of a rosin sizing dispersion containing additives improving the film-forming properties of the coating medium, which additives include surfactants and waxes. It also deals with a paper so produced.

Abstract: A composition suitable for an ink-jet receptive layer comprising from about 1% to about 10% of at least one carboxylic acid having a pKa of from about 2 to about 6, said acid being selected from the group consisting of aryl monocarboxylic acids, aryloxy monocarboxylic acids, alkyl carboxylic acids having alkyl groups containing at least about 11 carbon atoms, dicarboxylic acids, tricarboxylic acids and pyridinium salts, and at least one liquid-absorbent polymer comprising from about 90% to about 99% aprotic constituents, and a transparent sheet suitable for making visual transparencies having a film backing having such ink-receptive layer coated on at least one major surface thereof.

Abstract: A colorant of Formula (1): ##STR1## wherein: L is a metal cation or hydrogen;Pc is a phthalocyanine radical having a valency from 3 to 4;R.sup.1 is H, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, aralkyl or substituted aralkyl;R.sup.2 is H, alkyl, alkoxy, halo or an optionally substituted amino group;M.sup.+ is NH.sub.4.sup.+ or a substituted annonium cation; and(t+q) is from 3 to 4 inclusive;with the proviso that the group CO.sub.2 -M.sup.+ is at the 2-, 3-, 5- or 6-position in Formula (1).

Abstract: Improved water soluble resins having qualities of adhesion, wettability and improved stability for use in packaging ink compositions are prepared as the reaction products of modified rosin and a compound containing two secondary amine groups, and further modifying said reaction products with a polyol, such as diethylene glycol.

Abstract: A protective coating composition for metal articles comprising a flowable mixture of finely divided wax particles having a melting point in the range of 120.degree. to 350.degree. F. in a liquid oil. The composition can also contain finely divided particles of an inert filler and an anticorrosion agent. The composition is applied to the article and heated to a temperature in the range of 150.degree. F. to 400.degree. F. to provide a homogeneous liquid coating. On cooling to ambient temperature, a solid adherent coating results.

Abstract: A process for conditioning organic pigments by milling or kneading said pigments in the presence of 0.05 to 25% by weight, based on the pigment to be milled, of at least one micronized wax.The process, in which the use of organic solvents may be dispensed with, yields in a single milling operation, pigments which are distinguished by excellent dispersibility and outstanding fastness properties.

Abstract: Irregular shaped particles of cross-linked copolymer of styrene-divinylbenzene in which essentially 90% or more of the particles pass through a 100 mesh screen (U.S. Sieve Series) and essentially 50% pass through a 200 mesh screen (U.S. Sieve Series) is produced by high speed attrition milling of relatively inexpensive large-sized copolymer beads. The resulting particles are irregularly shaped cross-linked copolymer particles which are desirable and useful as a filler material for investment casting waxes. The small-sized irregularly-shaped cross-linked copolymer beads produced by high speed attrition milling essentially eliminate any "orange peel" effect on wax pattern surface and also results in improved packing of the wax composition thereby producing high quality precision parts more readily than heretofore possible.

Abstract: An aqueous printing ink or its semi-aqueous or non-aqueous concentrate exemplified as comprising a substantially homogeneous system of the components:(1) from about 4 to about 80 weight % of one or more polyester materials having an acid component of from about 75 to about 84 mole % isophthalic acid and conversely from about 25 to about 16 mole % 5-sodiosulfoisophthalic acid, and having a glycol component of from about 45 to about 60 mole % diethylene glycol and conversely from about 55 to about 40 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol or ethylene glycol or mixtures thereof;(2) from about 0 to about 60 weight % of pigment material;(3) from substantially none to about 90 weight % of water; and(4) from about 0.25 to about 5 weight % of a diacyl-glycerophospholipid.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions of matter for inhibiting and/or preventing the formulation of adhesion of materials such as coal, coke, mineral ores, taconite, glass and others to the container (railcars, silo, hopper bins, etc.) walls due to freezing temperatures in winter and/or excessive moistures during the rest of the year.

Abstract: A basic aqueous emulsion composition that can be used as a treatment for cellulosic sheets or articles made of cellulosic fibers to provide improved water resistance by forming a discrete coating on the individual fibers that make up the sheet while not substantially limiting the compatibility of the treated sheet with aqueous glues, dyes or inks comprising a major proportion of water, a mixture of wax and rosin, an emulsion stabilizer and a chelating agent.

Abstract: An antislip composition for application to the handle of sporting apparatus such as tennis rackets and which does not transfer readily to the hand and remains effective even with a high degree of sweating, consists essentially of 10 to 50% by weight of rosin, 10 to 40% by weight of microcrystalline wax, 10 to 50% by weight dammar resin or a synthetic resin with similar properties and the balance to 100% by weight paraffin.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a compounded thermoplasticized gutta percha or balata and isoprene polymer resin, for filling a dental root canal in an efficient and convenient manner, and a method for preparing the same.The compounded resin includes gutta percha or balata and isoprene polymer and compounding materials including paraffin wax, adapted to compound the gutta percha or balata and isoprene polymer such that they plasticize at a relatively low temperature in the range of 40.degree. C. to 60.degree. C. The use of gutta percha or balata and isoprene polymer, and the relatively low plasticizing temperature, enable the compounded resin to be injected into a prepared dental root canal for filling thereof in an efficient and convenient manner.The method for preparing the compounded resin includes combining, heating and mixing gutta percha or balata and isoprene polymer and the compounding materials to a relatively low temperature in the range of 40.degree. C. to 60.degree. C.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting coating comprises a mixture of waxes, petroleum jelly, a hardener and a solvent. In particular, a corrosion inhibiting coating comprises candelilla wax, carnauba wax, microcrystalline waxes, white petrolatum, an oleoresin, lanolin and a solvent.

Abstract: An anti-corrosion coating for metals comprising a mixture of aluminum paste or zinc paste, microcrystalline wax, aromatic hydrocarbon resin, chlorinated rubber, neutral barium sulfonate, chlorinated solvent, aromatic hydrocarbon solvent, and mineral spirits.

Abstract: Protective coating composition which comprises dispersed fine particles of one or more of compounds selected from a metal salt of a higher fatty acid, a higher fatty acid having a melting point of 40.degree.-90.degree. C., and a wax having a melting point of 40.degree.-90.degree. C. in an aqueous solution of a water-soluble film base and a surface-active agent having an HLB value of about 1.7 to 8.6 or silicon oil.

Abstract: A composition useful in lamination, the process of applying this composition, and the resulting laminated structure. This composition comprises (1) a microcrystalline-type wax, for example melting from about 140.degree.-200.degree. F. (2) a resin, for example petroleum polymer resins, terpene polymer resins, rosin and rosin esters, having a molecular weight of about 800 to 2,000 and (3) atactic polypropylene. The composition comprises about 20-40% of atactic polypropylene; about 10-25% of polymer resin; the balance (30-70%) being microcrystalline wax. This composition is applied and the plys joined together at a temperature above about 225.degree. F. to yield a laminated structure having optimum properties, particularly excellent hot peeling strength.

Abstract: Electrical and electronic components loosely mounted in a circuit board with their leads extending through holes in the board are temporarily stabilized in position in the board by treating the board and component leads at least in part with a selected material in liquid state, and hardening the material to form a solid, solder-compatible, non-metallic cement having a melting point below that of solder, coupling the board and leads to one another. The component leads may then be trimmed to finish length, and the components soldered in place. Alternatively the board may be placed in storage for future soldering. The cement is melted and displaced simultaneously with soldering. Preferred as cement are naturally occurring and synthetic waxes having a melting point in the range of about 120.degree.-195.degree. F.

Abstract: An electrophotographic process comprises the steps of:developing an electric latent image with toner particle, the toner particle comprising 20-70 parts by weight of at least one resin selected from resins of Group A and 80-30 parts by weight of at least resin selected from resins of Group B, transferring the developed toner image to a paper having a smoothness of 5-130 seconds (measured by Bekk method), applying pressure to the transferred toner image to fix the toner image on said paper, and repeating at least said steps, in which said resins of Group A includes a low molecular weight polyethylene, a low molecular weight polypropylene, ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymer, ionomer resin and ethylenevinyl acetate copolymer, and said resins of Group B includes natural resin modified maleic acid resin, natural resin modified pentaerythritol resin and natural resin modified glycerine resin.

Abstract: Investment casting wax compositions having improved properties and characteristics and improved usefulness in investment casting processes comprises base wax compositions having incorporated therein hexamethylenetetramine, HMTA, as a filler in an amount of from about 5 to 60% by weight based on the weight of the final composition.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant coating composition is provided which is a one-quart system. The composition is an asphaltic-base material containing a petroleum sulfonate and a sufficient amount of an organic solvent to impart the desired viscosity. A source of amine groups, such as a polyamide resin, is added and the resulting composition has improved adherence to the metallic substrate.

Abstract: The aqueous coating composition, which is particularly adaptable for use as a household floor polish or a temporary protective coating for various articles, contains a non-volatile, solid film former, such as an acrylic copolymer, dispersed in the aqueous phase or base, and a water-soluble, acid-base indicator, such as thymolphthalein, which is colored at a pH above a predetermined level and is colorless at a lower pH. Upon being applied on the surface of a substrate, a substantially colorless film is formed thereon upon the evaporation of the water and the color indicator becomes an integral part of the dried film. Upon the application of an aqueous alkaline cleaning or stripping solution having a pH above that required to effect a color change of the color indicator, (e.g., above about 11.6 when thymolphthalein is used), the film changes to a distinctive color (e.g.

Abstract: The aqueous base polish composition, which is particularly adaptable for use as a household floor polish, contains a non-volatile, solid film former, such as an acrylic copolymer, dispersed in the aqueous phase or base, a water-soluble, acid-base indicator, such as thymolphthalein, which is colored at a pH above a predetermined level and is colorless at a lower pH, in a sufficient amount to impart a distinctive original color to the composition and a sufficient amount of an alkaline material, such as potassium hydroxide, to raise the overall pH of the composition above that predetermined level, e.g., above about 11 or higher. Upon being applied on the surface of flooring, the colored polish composition retains its original color for a finite period of time while in the liquid state, e.g., 30 seconds to 2 minutes, and becomes colorless as the water evaporates during formation of a protective film finish. The color indicator becomes an integral part of the dried clear and colorless film.

Abstract: A film-forming anti-transpirant concentrate for plants selectively constituted of a homogeneous intermixture of emulsifiable oxidized polyethylenes having molecular weights in the range of from about 1000 to about 3400 and selectively constituted polyterpenes having molecular weights in the range of from about 270 to about 1800 for dilutable ambient temperature controllable application to plants to form long lived protective films of determinable thickness on the surface thereof.

Abstract: A disposable pattern material for investment casting processes incorporating 4,4'-isopropylidene diphenol and a thermoplastic material.

Abstract: A method of preparation of a lubricant for lubricating the external surface of a drilling pipe comprising the steps of preparing a mixture consisting essentially of gear-box oil, petroleum paraffins, bitumen and tall oil pitch; primary heating of said mixture to 100.degree.C and secondary heating up to 300.degree.C.

Abstract: An improved pattern material for the production of precision investment casting molds, the pattern material being characterized by a low injection temperature, a low coefficient of expansion and insubstantial cavitation after injection into a pattern die. The pattern comprises a mixture in which the predominating constituent is a mixture of stearic and palmitic acids, a thermoplastic resin which is compatible with the fatty acid-wax mixture employed in an amount less than the aforementioned mixture of fatty acids, a wax having a melting point by the ball and ring method of from 160.degree. to 180.degree.F (71.degree. to 82.degree.C) in an amount less than that of the thermoplastic resin, a fatty acid amide slip agent in an amount less than the amount of wax and a relatively small amount of at least one metal stearate.

Abstract: A reagent composition which is chemically inert when solid and is chemica reactive when molten comprises a first substance selected from high molecular weight waxes and polymers and a second substance dissolved, dispersed, or encapsulated in the first substance. The second substance is highly chemically reactive and is selected from strong bases and strong acids. The composition is particularly adapted for use in safety devices automatically activated in response to an increase in the temperature of a chemical system and in processes for automatically discontinuing the operation of or decontaminating the products of a malfunctioning chemical system.