Abstract: A casting green sand mold comprising at least a pair of green sand mold parts each having a cavity portion, which are stacked with their cavity portions aligned to form a metal-melt-receiving cavity; each of the green sand mold parts being formed by casting sand containing a binder and water; a hardening-resin-based coating layer being formed on at least the cavity portion of each green sand mold part; the coating layer having gas-permeable pores having sufficient permeability to permit a gas generated by pouring a metal melt to escape; and a water content in a surface layer including the coating layer in a range from the cavity surface to the depth of 5 mm being smaller than that in the inner portion of the green sand mold.

Abstract: A green sand mold comprising at least one pair of green sand mold parts each comprising a recess and a mating surface, wherein a cured layer comprising a thermosetting resin as a main component is formed on the recess and mating surface of each green sand mold part, and wherein the cured layer has hardness of 40-98, a thickness of 0.5-6 mm, and gas permeability of 70-150, is produced by applying a curing material comprising the thermosetting resin as a main component and having viscosity of 1-100 mPa·S to the recess and mating surface of each green sand mold part, combining the green sand mold parts, and then heat-hardening the curing material.

Abstract: What is presented here is a transparent electrode having: at least one carrier layer for stabilizing the electrode; at least one electrically conductive layer containing metal nanowires, which is produced by spreading a suspension of a liquid and the metal nanowires surrounded by a stabilizing layer, along the carrier layer and drying same by removing the liquid; and at least one functional organic layer formed along the carrier layer, which, while the electrically conductive layer dries, by an electrical interaction with the metal nanowires and/or with the stabilizing layers of the metal nanowires, changes an interaction between the metal nanowires and the stabilizing layers such that the result is a substance-to-substance bond between the metal nanowires.

Abstract: A covered wire includes a wire including a metal, a covering layer provided at a periphery of the wire, and inclusions including at least one of a metal and a metal oxide. The inclusions are provided between the wire and the covering layer or in the covering layer, and an average size of each of the inclusions is less than a thickness of the covering layer.

Abstract: A composition comprises a blend comprising (a) a binder comprising (i) C5 hydrocarbon resin or (ii) a resin comprising rosin acids, rosin esters, modified rosin acids, modified rosin esters or mixtures thereof, and (b) polydimethylsiloxane polyamide copolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a taggant composition identifying a preformed thermoplastic pavement marking having chemical elements wherein the taggant concentration must be the greater of two times the base concentration of the taggant composition in the preformed thermoplastic pavement marking or six times the standard error of the measurement equipment error.

Abstract: The invention provides a biological dressing for treatment of a dermatological disease comprised of one or more resins or other film-forming agents, a topically acceptable volatile solvent, and a pharmacologically active agent. The combined one or more resins are present in a suitable amount such that the composition, when the solvent evaporates, will dry to form a solid coating that sticks to the skin, nail or mucosal membrane to which the composition is applied, and maintain the pharmacologically active agent over a sustained period of time in contact with sites on the skin or mucosal membranes exhibiting symptoms of the disease. Methods are provided for treating symptoms of dermatological diseases with such a pharmacological composition.

Abstract: This invention teaches the stabilization a dispersion of rosin using an alkanolamine salt of the rosin. The stabilized dispersion is used as a sizing agent in papermaking processes.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of dispersing discrete fillers in a polymer matrix to form a composite. Also disclosed are composites having discrete fillers dispersed in a polymer matrix.

Abstract: A tackifier solution comprising a pale, highly hydrogenated non-toxic rosin and a suitable, non-toxic solvent is described for use in improving gripping contact between a user and a grip-able object. The grip-able object is preferably a sports object or sporting object and application of the solution to the hand(s) or glove(s) of the user or to the gripping surface of the object results in improved gripping control and power transfer compared to an untreated hand, glove or surface.

Abstract: An industrial formulation-fluid system comprising one or more organic volatile formulation-fluids including a fluid F being a compound containing either an oxygen-containing or nitrogen-containing functional group and being substantially free from unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds or aromatic groups. Fluid F is selected from the group consisting of: carbonates, acetates, dioxalanes, pivalates, isobutyrates, pentanoates, propionates, hexanoates, nonanoates, nitriles and mixtures of any two or more thereof, such that fluid F exhibits a reduction in ozone formation in an amount of at least 10% less than that of the formulation-fluid system without fluid F. Also, fluid F has an ozone formation potential (OFP) (in accordance with the Absolute MIR scale in units of g. ozone/g. fluid F) of ≦1.5.

Abstract: There are provided an aqueous shellac coating agent comprising shellac, a basic amino acid and/or a basic phosphate, as well as a production process therefor; a coated food and a coated drug that have been coated with such a coating agent; a glazing composition for oil-based confectionary which is in a liquid form and comprises an aqueous shellac solution (A) containing shellac, a basic amino acid and/or a basic phosphate dissolved in water, a thickener (B), and/or a sugar (C); a process for glazing oil-based confectionary in which this glazing composition is applied to oil-based confectionary to be glazed, thereby generating a glaze; and glazed oil-based confectionary produced using this process for glazing oil-based confectionary.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paste, which can undergo screen printing, for producing a porous polymer membrane. Said paste contains at least one polymer, one or more solvents for the polymer having a boiling point of >100° C., one or more non-solvents for the polymers (pore-forming agents) having a higher boiling point than that of the solvent(s), and contains a hydrophilic viscosity modifier.

Abstract: The invention concerns fluids that have a low reactivity with respect to ozone formation, blends thereof, and the replacement of conventional industrial solvents with said fluid or fluid blends in order to reduce tropospheric ozone formation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a paper quality improver composition for papermaking, which is excellent in improved efficiencies of bulky value, brightness, opacity and the like of pulp sheet, demanded at lightening paper and increasing a blending amount of deinked pulp, even by adding a small amount thereof as well as which is further excellent in an improved efficiency of paper-strength. That is, the present invention provides a paper quality improver composition for papermaking; which comprises (A) a compound having lyotropic degree measured by a specific method of not less than 4% and satisfying at least two of (i) standard improved bulky value of not less than 0.02 g/cm3, (ii) standard improved brightness of not less than 0.5 point, and (iii) standard improved opacity of not less than 0.5 point and (B) a water-soluble polymer satisfying an average molecular weight and/or a viscosity thereof of specific value.

Abstract: The method and formula for tinting glass described herein employs a transparent acetate lacquer. The transparent acetate lacquer is derived from a base of cellulose acetate dissolved in an appropriate solvent. Preferably, additional ingredients are added to the formula to provide a lacquer that is easy to apply and which provides superior adhesion to the glass. The method of this invention includes applying a transparent acetate lacquer to glass and allowing the lacquer to dry. Application of the lacquer may be conducted by any conventional method including spraying and brushing. When dried, the lacquer provides excellent tinting properties.

Abstract: The invention concerns fluids that have a low reactivity with respect to ozone formation, blends thereof, and the replacement of conventional industrial solvents with said fluid or fluid blends in order to reduce troposheric ozone formation.

Abstract: Heatset lithographic printing ink compositions having improved rub-resistant properties containing a resin cross-linked with a polyepoxide compound and solubilized with an aliphatic alcohol.

Abstract: A composition for thickening aqueous based personal care products is comprised of a cosolvent selected from the group consisting of a diol, the mono alkyl ether of a diol, a salt of a sulfated ethoxylated alcohol, a salt of a sulfated ethoxylated alkyl phenol, and a complex organic phosphate ester; water; a nonionic surfactant and, a complex ester.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive agent for adhering an object produced in several stages to its base for the duration of at least one process step. According to the invention, the adhesive agent contains 20-50 parts by weight of modified tall oil rosin with an acid value within the region 115-145, and 48-80 parts by weight of at least one solvent, so that the glass transition temperature achieved for the adhesive agent is in the area 10.degree.-18.degree. C.

Abstract: A composition useful as an antislip for articles with plastic surfaces is provided. Said composition typically comprises from 35 to 45% by weight of a rosin or derivative thereof, preferably a water-soluble, saponified rosin, from 5 to 10% by weight of an alcohol, preferably selected from the group consisting of ethane-1,2-diol, propane-1,2-diol and propane-1,2,3-triol, from 5 to 10% by weight of a liquefying agent, preferably selected from the group consisting of alkali metal alkyl benzenesulfonates containing up to 8 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain and alkaline earth metal alkyl benzenesulfonate containing up to 8 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain, optionally from 15 to 25% by weight of a propellant, e.g. dimethyl ether, optionally from 0.5 to 5% by weight of a water-soluble polymer selected from the group consisting of one or more of the following substances: starch, starch derivatives, dextrin, polyurethane, and cellulose ethers, and the balance water.

Abstract: A composition for thickening aqueous based personal care products is comprised of a cosolvent selected from the group consisting of a diol, the mono alkyl ether of a diol, a salt of a sulfated ethoxylated alcohol, a salt of a sulfated ethoxylated alkyl phenol, and a complex organic phosphate ester; water; a nonionic surfactant and, a complex ester.

Abstract: A composition for thickening aqueous based personal care products is comprised of a cosolvent selected from the group consisting of a diol, the mono alkyl ether of a diol, a salt of a sulfated ethoxylated alcohol, a salt of a sulfated ethoxylated alkyl phenol, and a complex organic phosphate ester; water; a nonionic surfactant and, an ester of an ethoxylated polyol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to precursor coating compositions which are particularly suitable for being admixed with at least one supercritical fluid used as a viscosity reduction diluent and then spraying this resultant liquid mixture of supercritical fluid and precursor coating composition onto a substrate to be coated.

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: Low VOC penetrating compositions for staining and protecting porous substrates such as wood, concrete, cement, brick and the like, comprising aqueous dispersions of polyurethane-ureas.

Abstract: Versatile coalescing agents for water-borne coating applications are disclosed. The coalescents comprise propoxylated propylene glycol tert-butyl ether and one or more organic solvents, particularly glycol ethers. These coalescents efficiently reduce minimum film-forming temperature, and also have a dramatically reduced tendency to swell resins compared with prior art coalescents.

Abstract: A preflux composition suitable for use as a preflux for protecting the solderability of copper during a heating cycle comprising rosin, antioxidant, and a solvent system comprised of glycol ether and terpene and further including a dibasic acid, process for protecting the solderability of copper which is to be subjected to a heating cycle prior to soldering comprising using said preflux composition, and articles comprising printed circuits or wiring boards which have copper areas coated with said preflux composition.

Abstract: An improved water based aerosol paint is particularly well-suited for use in site marking applications. Its high content of calcium carbonate provides a support for the pigment and resin film. A straight chain, low molecular weight hydrocarbon with between 5 and 8 carbons is used to control foaming.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion of enhanced viscosity and heat stability characteristics for use in coating systems is provided. The pigment dispersions generally comprise a pigment carrier, a pigment of the type having a hydrophilic surface, and a surfactant functional as a dispersant in a relatively non polar matrix and which is present on the surface of the pigment in an effective amount. Pigment carriers include water-based carriers and organic solvent-based carriers. Finished coatings having improved viscosity and heat stability are also provided. The finished coatings comprise a coating base and the surfactant treated pigments. Such pigments include iron oxide pigments yellow iron oxide pigment, black iron oxide pigment, divalent ferrite pigments, zinc ferrite pigment, and magnesium ferrite pigment. Such surfactants include trimethylol propane, and trimethylol ethane.

Abstract: A composition for treating dental infections, e.g. dental caries caused by Strep. mutans, comprises a varnish containing a dentally acceptable antimicrobial agent such as chlorhexidine acetate and benzoin gum in an orally acceptable liquid. The composition can be painted on teeth, allowed to dry thereon to give a transparent, translucent or tooth colored film which is effectively invisible but provides sustained release of the antimicrobial agent to the site of infection over a period of at least four days. The film can be removed at will, e.g. by application of the liquid varnish base.To sustain further the antimicrobial agent in situ and hinder its egress into the oral cavity, a sealing composition may be applied over the varnish layer. The sealing composition is preferably solvated polyurethane which cures by evaporation of solvent.

Abstract: A dental application fluid for the inspection of tooth contacts and prosthetic works comprising an organic, polymeric adhesive (such as shellac), a massive component (such as titanium oxide), and a colored pigment (such as heliogen blue) all dispersed or dissolved in an alcoholic solvent.

Abstract: A composition of matter for the neutral sizing of paper, paperboard, cardboard and other cellulose containing materials, is disclosed comprising water; a solvent which is unlimitedly miscible with water, particularly alcohol; a compound which undergoes a basic reaction; alkali aluminate; and a sizing component. When sizing is effected with this agent, the fiber containing suspension is mixed with a retention agent, before or after the addition of the sizing agent, with the sizing agent being activated by way of neutralization.

Abstract: A composition for treating dental infections, e.g. dental caries caused by Strep. mutans, comprises a varnish containing an antimicrobial agent such as chlorhexidine acetate and benzoin gum in an orally acceptable liquid. The composition can be painted on teeth, allowed to dry thereon to give a transparent, translucent or tooth colored film which is effectively invisible but provides sustained release of the antimicrobial agent to the site of infection over a period of at least four days. The film can be removed at will, e.g. by application of the liquid varnish base.

Abstract: Additives useful in producing foundry mold and core washes comprise either: a mixture of 66.75% to 80.05% of an organophilic clay and 19.95% to 33.25% of an alcohol soluble, hexane insoluble thermoplastic resin skin-forming agent; or 7.15% to 15.25% of an organophilic clay, 2.85% to 4.75% of the skin forming agent, and 80% to 90% of a refractory material having a particle size fo 200 mesh or finer.

Abstract: The tendency of dispersions containing trialkyltin fluorides in organic liquids to agglomerate is avoided by using as the dispersion medium specified organic liquids in combination with from 0.5 to 10%, based on the weight of the dispersion, of specified inorganic compounds. The choice of both organic liquid and inorganic compounds is critical to achieving long-term stability of the resultant dispersion.

Abstract: A glare-reducing coating to aid visual inspection of bright surfaces such as on printed circuit boards and assemblies, which, when applied from a liquid solution, selectively diffuses light on metal surfaces while remaining transparent over plastic substrates. The optical, tack-free coating is readily cleaned from surfaces by conventional soldering flux solvents and aqueous cleaning solutions. The tack-free, solderable coating greatly aids the visual inspection of the coated circuit board by eliminating spectral glare, and becomes transparent when heated to soldering temperature to indicate the area of rework. The coating comprises a combination of a thermoplastic rosin, suitable as a soldering flux, and DMSO in a suitable solvent, preferably consisting of or including chlorinated solvents such as methylene dichloride, thus to insure a non-flammable coating which is readily applied by dipping, brushing, or spraying.

Abstract: An oral, settable dental composition is prepared by interacting Component A containing (i) a liquid polycarboxylic acid such as C.sub.36 dimer acid, (ii) a reaction rate activator exemplified by acetic acid, zinc acetate, ethanol, phenylmethanol or mixtures thereof and (iii) a thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin as, for example, polyterpene resin with Component B containing a metallic base such as zinc oxide or a mixture of zinc oxide and magnesium oxide in a suitable fluid carrier.

Abstract: A paint comprising as a film-forming component a resinous substance obtained by reacting maleinized polybutadiene containing an unsaturated group and having a low degree of polymerization with a diamine compound containing a primary and a secondary amino group. The resinous substance can be readily rendered water-soluble, and is useful as water-base paints, particularly electrodeposition paints that deposit on the cathode. In place of the maleinized polybutadiene, maleinized drying oils or semi-drying oils or maleinized petroleum resins can also be used.

Abstract: A novel leveling agent for self polishing dry-bright floor polishes having the following general structure is described: ##STR1## where R is either a non-linear aliphatic hydrocarbon or mixture of hydrocarbons containing 8 to 15 carbon atoms or an alkylbenzene moiety containing 8 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl chainA is either Oxygen or Sulfur atomR.sub.1 is either Hydrogen atom or CH.sub.3R.sub.2 is either Hydrogen atom or CH.sub.3a and b are small numbers or average numbers totaling no more than about 7 so that the solubility of the compounds is less than about 0.4% in water at room or application temperature, but when R is alkylbenzene moiety, A is oxygen atom only and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen atoms only.

Abstract: A paint comprising as a film-forming component a resinous substance obtained by reacting maleinized polybutadiene containing an unsaturated group and having a low degree of polymerization with a dialkylaminoalkylamine. The resinous substance can be readily rendered water-soluble, and is useful as aqueous paints, particularly electrodeposition paints that deposit on the cathode. In place of the maleinized polybutadiene, maleinized drying oils or semi-drying oils or maleinized petroleum resins can also be used.

Abstract: A water-soluble dye containing composition which comprises of a dye which is soluble in a water-miscible solvent and is insoluble in water alone, a water-miscible solvent and a water-soluble resin. These compositions may be prepared by first dissolving a dye in a water-miscible solvent and thereafter adding the dye solution to an aqueous solution of a resin. The resulting compositions are useful to color aqueous resin emulsions.

Abstract: Electrical resistor inks comprising a mixture of at least one semi-conducting pyropolymeric inorganic refractory oxide material and a vehicle consisting of a binder such as a synthetic resin or a varnish, and a suitable solvent or oil, etc., are useful in forming resistors in electrical circuits, especially on printed circuit boards and on the ceramic substrates used for thick film circuits. In addition, the ink may contain other components such as metal powders, anti-skinning agents, drying agents, colored pigments, waxes, etc.