Abstract: A composite is provided that is formed by melt-blending particles of thermoplastic polymer that have been coated with a chitin nanowhisker gel, wherein the thermoplastic polymer comprises polycarbonate. A composite comprising chitin nanowhiskers dispersed in polycarbonate is also provided.

Abstract: A composition is provided having at least one binder, and a fiber substrate. The fiber substrate has organic fibers and metallic fibers, the amount of metallic fibers being superior or equal to the amount of organic fibers. The composition further has at least one oxide compound (A) selected among at least one silicate compound (A1), at least one phosphate compound (A2), and any mixture thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable (1) having at least one electrical line (2), the electrical line (2) being surrounded by an electrically conductive sheath (5), the sheath (5) being formed from an electrically conductive and resilient sealing material.

Abstract: A dielectric material which is able to detect a sign of insulation breakdown before use or while in use, and thus is able to predict the insulation breakdown in advance is provided. Such a dielectric material is made of a composite sintered compact in which conductive particles are dispersed in an insulating material, in which in the conductive particles, a particle diameter D10 having a cumulative volume percentage of 10% by volume in a volume particle size distribution is 0.2 ?m or less, a particle diameter D90 having a cumulative volume percentage of 90% by volume is 2 ?m or less, a ratio (D90/D10) of the particle diameter D90 having a cumulative volume percentage of 90% by volume to the particle diameter D10 having a cumulative volume percentage of 10% by volume is 3.0 or more, and a ratio (D90/D50) of the particle diameter D90 having a cumulative volume percentage of 90% by volume to the particle diameter D50 having a cumulative volume percentage of 50% by volume is 1.4 or more.

Abstract: Methods to produce pH-sensitive microparticles that have an active agent dispersed in a polymer matrix have certain advantages over microcapsules with an active agent encapsulated in an interior compartment/core inside of a polymer wall. The current invention relates to pH-sensitive microparticles that have a corrosion-detecting or corrosion-inhibiting active agent or active agents dispersed within a polymer matrix of the microparticles. The pH-sensitive microparticles can be used in various coating compositions on metal objects for corrosion detecting and/or inhibiting.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an epoxy resin composition for insulation, and an insulating film, a prepreg, and a printed circuit board, manufactured using the same, the epoxy resin composition including: a chitin nanoparticle or a chitin nanofiber; a liquid crystal oligomer or a soluble liquid crystal thermosetting oligomer; an epoxy resin; and an inorganic filler, so that the epoxy resin composition, the insulating film, and the prepreg can have a low coefficient of thermal expansion, a high glass transition temperature, and high rigidity.

Abstract: Composition for the manufacture of composite electrodes usable in electrochemical devices and comprising at least: (i) one lithium insertion material; (ii) one electronic conducting material; (iii) one amino-functional cationic polyelectrolyte; (iv) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the surface coloration of paper characterized in that, in a first step, the paper surface is treated with a water soluble dye and, subsequently, in a second step, the paper surface is treated with a fixing agent.

Abstract: A surface covering comprising between 5 and 50% w/w of thermoplastic material, between 5 and 50% w/w of elastomer material, between 5 and 20% w/w of a high styrene resin, between 25 and 70% w/w of filler and between 1% and 10% w/w of vulcanisation system.

Abstract: Coatings and methods are provided. An embodiment of the coating includes microcapsules that contain at least one of a corrosion inhibitor, a film-forming compound, and an indicator. The microcapsules are dispersed in a coating vehicle. A shell of each microcapsule breaks down in the presence of an alkaline condition, resulting from corrosion.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to impart excellent gloss to an Urushi coating, improve drying properties, improve light fastness, and provide an environmentally responsible high-class lacquered article such as a ‘Byakudan’ (white sandalwood) coating or a ‘Tamamushi’ (iridescent) coating. This object has been accomplished by an Urushi lacquer comprising a naturally occurring raw Urushi or a refined Urushi, and metal colloid particles. As the metal colloid particles, precious metal colloid particles may preferably be used.

Abstract: A low VOC coating additive employing a water-dispersible rosin, a high glass transition temperature water-dispersible polymer, and optionally an amphiphilic component. The additive can be added to a coating to improve the performance characteristics of the coating, such as wiped wet edge time, open time, block resistance, gloss, scrub resistance, tack-free time, dry-to-touch time, and yellowing.

Abstract: Microelectronic packages formed by using novel fluxing agents are disclosed. In one aspect, a microelectronic package may include a microelectronic device, a substrate, and an interconnect structure including a solder material coupling the microelectronic device with the substrate. Underfill material may be included around the interconnect structure between the microelectronic device and the substrate. The underfill material may include an organic rosin acid moiety derived from an anhydride adduct of a rosin compound that was used as a fluxing agent. Methods of making such microelectronic packages using anhydride adducts of rosin compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: An underfill material, such as a no flow underfill material, containing an anhydride adduct of a rosin compound is disclosed. In one aspect, the anhydride adduct of a rosin compound contains an organic rosin acid moiety and a substitute moiety for a hydroxyl group of a carboxylic acid attached at an acyl group of the organic rosin acid moiety. In another aspect, the anhydride adduct of the rosin compound contains a plurality of linked organic rosin acid moieties. Methods of using the underfill materials and packages formed by curing the underfill materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pigmented solventborne paint pack which can be made into a waterborne coating composition is provided, which comprises: i) a solution in an organic solvent of polymer having functional groups and hydrophilic groups; and ii) a waterborne pigment dispersion comprising pigment dispersed in water in the presence of a pigment dispersant, the aqueous pigment dispersion itself being in dispersion in the solution of i). Also provided is a solventborne activated paint pack comprising the paint pack described above and further comprising a crosslinker which is dissolved in the organic solvent. Further provided is a waterborne coating composition which comprises a dispersion in an aqueous medium of the solventborne activated paint pack.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition for water-resistant and moisture-proof paper comprising 40 to 75 parts by weight of a polyolefin (A), 25 to 60 parts by weight of a tackifier (B) and 0 to 20 parts by weight of a compatibilizing agent (C), the total of (A), (B) and (C) being 100 parts by weight, and further blending 20 to 300 parts by weight of an inorganic filler (D) to 100 parts by weight of the sum of (A), (B) and (C). According to the present invention, the water-resistant and moisture-proof paper is provided at low cost which is disaggregated with ease by a pulper and recycled as paper materials.

Abstract: A retroreflective coating system and a method of providing the coating system on a substrate are disclosed. The method includes applying a color-providing composition, such as a pigmented basecoat composition, and applying a clearcoat composition. After application and cure, the color-providing composition forms a color-providing film layer, and the clearcoat composition forms a clearcoat film layer. The color-providing composition and the clearcoat composition are cross-linkable. Either one, or both, of the color-providing composition and the clearcoat composition include retroreflective microspheres. The color-providing composition is applied to the substrate to form an uncured film layer of the color-providing composition. Next, the clearcoat composition is applied wet-on-wet to the uncured film layer of the color-providing composition such that an uncured film layer of the clearcoat composition is formed on the uncured film layer of the color-providing composition.

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: Aqueous water repellent coating compositions comprising admixtures of (i) water-based water repellent compositions and (ii) water-reducible film-forming polymers are disclosed.

Abstract: Pigment flakes having cores preferably composed of resins, polymers, thermoplastics, and/or thermosets with colorant (pigment and/or dyes) deposited thereon, coating applications thereof, and a method for making pigment flakes which includes providing a core material, compounding the core material, processing the core material into uniform forms such as films, wires, thread with rectangular cross sections and bead strings, providing colorant material, vaporizing the colorant material, exposing a surface of core material to the vaporized colorant material to form a layer of colorant on thereon, and fracturing the resultant colorant layered core material into flakes.

Abstract: A composite powder prepared by coating a ramentaceous substrate with at least two color layers. A difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the ab hue angle hab (hmax−hmin) as defined in the recommendation on uniform color space by CIE is in the range from 10° to 180°. A ratio of the maximum value vs the minimum value of the brightness L* as defined in the recommendation is in the range from 1.0 to 2.0. According to the viewing angle, the color tone of the composite powder changes.

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: Encapsulation compositions in which an encapsulate (A) is encapsulated in a matrix (B) may be prepared by:

Abstract: A sizing composition and a method of sizing a cellulosic fiber material are disclosed. The sizing composition comprises an aqueous dispersion of a rosin material and a polyaluminium compound, and is characterised in that the polyaluminium compound is a polyaluminium phosphate sulphate compound. The polyaluminium phosphate sulphate compound should comprise at least 5% by weight, calculated as aluminium on the amount of rosin material in the composition. It is preferred that the sizing composition also comprises a synthetic sizing agent in addition to the rosin material. The dispersion preferably also includes a dispersing agent and has a dry content of at least 1% by weight. The sizing composition is used for the sizing of cellulosic fibre materials, such as paper, board or paper board by adding 0.

Abstract: Polymer coating composition for a plastics substrate including a polymeric binder and an inert filler. The composition also includes polyamide epichlorohydrin and an ionic insolubilizing agent that is capable of reacting with the binder to render the binder insoluble in water.

Abstract: A method for preparing ceramic particle slurries having controlled rheological properties to allow further processing to ceramic green bodies with improved compaction, green strength and green density is disclosed. Polymer additives containing 0.1 to 20% of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid monomer units are especially useful in controlling the viscosity of high solids aqueous slurries of ceramic particles and acting as binders to improve the strength of finished ceramic articles, such as sinks, spas, bathroom fixtures and sanitaryware.

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: A luminescent compound comprising an admixture of rosin and a luminescent glow pigment and methods for its use are disclosed. The luminescent glow pigment conveys a“glow in the dark” quality to the compound providing a rosin that retains its physical properties and gains the ability to be seen in little or no light. The“glow in the dark” rosin may be used for both aesthetic and practical purposes where conventional rosins are employed, and in other ways where the properties of a rosin that may be seen in the dark are desirable.

Abstract: A 1,7-disubstituted perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic diimide of the general formula VI where X1 and X1 re independently bromine or —L—R, where L is 1,2-ethylene, 1,2-ethenylene or 1,2-ethynylene and R is hydrogen or C1-C30-alkyl whose carbon chain can be interrupted by one or more groups —O—, —S—, —NR3—, —CO— and/or —SO2— and/or which can be substituted one or more times by —COOR3, —SO3R3, hydroxyl, cyano, C1-C6-alkoxy, C5-C8-cycloalkyl or aryl or by a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic radical which is attached via a nitrogen atom and can include further heteroatoms and/or can be aromatic, R3 being hydrogen or C1-C6-alkyl.

Abstract: There is provided a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion ink for stencil printing having an oil phase and a water phase, the oil phase containing a reaction product of an alkyd resin or a rosin-modified resin with an aluminum chelate compound or an aluminum alcoholate. Preferably, the reaction is carried out by heating the aluminum chelate compound or aluminum alcoholate with the alkyd resin or rosin-modified resin to a temperature enough to lower the acid value of the resin to 10 or less, and the reaction is carried out in the presence of a higher fatty acid or a higher alcohol in an amount of 0.5-2.5 mols per 1 mol of on the aluminum chelate compound or aluminum alcoholate. This emulsion ink is improved in storage stability and inhibited from increase of viscosity of the ink after the ink is left, and restarting of printing after suspension of operation of the printing machine can be satisfactorily performed.

Abstract: A zinc oxide dispersion for use in rubber compounds having at least 40, preferably 74-92, weight percent zinc oxide powder and at least five weight percent of a binder selected from the group consisting of asphalt and terpene tackifiers. The dispersion also preferably includes at least 0.5 weight percent stearifying agent such as stearic acid.

Abstract: Mixed crystal pigments of the quinacridone series New quinacridone mixed crystal pigments consisting ofa) from 85 to 99% by weight of unsubstituted .beta.-phase quinacridone of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen atoms and b) from 1 to 15% by weight of one or more substituted quinacridones of the formula (I) in which the substituents R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and are chlorine, bromine or fluorine atoms or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or carboxamido groups which can be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl groups, and R.sup.1 may additionally be hydrogen, are valuable quinacridones in the red-violet range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of shellac as the binder in an ink composition to reduce the problems of sweating when the ink is applied to a soft gelatin surface. Preferably, the shellac is at leat partially neutralised by a volatile base, for example ammonia, to render the shellac water soluble so that a water and/or alcohol liquid carrier medium may be used.

Abstract: A plastics composition comprising a high molecular weight material and an effective coloring amount of an azo pigment of formula ##STR1## where M is Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba or Mn or a mixture of two or more thereof, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are chlorine or methyl, x is zero or 1, y is zero or 1 and the sum of x and y is 1, with the proviso that when the high molecular weight material is polyvinyl chloride y is zero.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a rosin compound, a polymer containing organosilyl ester groups, and an antifoulant as essential components is disclosed. This rosin-based coating composition gives a coating film which forms no residue layer on the surface thereof over long-term immersion, is hence free from physical defects such as cracks and peeling and capable of maintaining a sufficiently high rate of film erosion and preventing the attachment of marine organisms over a long period of time has satisfactory suitability for recoating, and has the satisfactory ability to prevent marine-organism attachment over the out-fitting period.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment composition having a dye and a solid resin, the dye being bound in a solid resin. The resin is produced as the reaction product from an oligomerized polyisocyanate and a mixture of polyfunctional compounds with active hydrogen.

Abstract: A pigment-dispersible polyallylamine derivative represented by formula (I), and a pigment dispersant containing the same as an active ingredient exhibit excellent compatibility with a wide variety of resins and excellent pigment dispersibility. ##STR1## In formula (I), R.sup.1 represents a residue in which a free amino group or an amino group of a polyallylamine is bound to a polyester, a polyamide or a copolycondensate of an ester and an amide by a covalent bond (acid amide bond) or by salt (primary ammonium salt) formation through terminal carboxyl groups, and at least one of the R.sup.1 's is a residue that has the covalent bond, n is an integer of from 2 to 1,000, and X and Y, independently from each other, are hydrogen, a polymerization initiator residue or a chain transfer catalyst residue.

Abstract: A high brightness coating composition made from a pigment made of a major pigment portion of a hydrous kaolin having a TAPPI brightness of at least about 85 and a minor pigment portion of a calcined kaolin, and a binder, where the pigment is substantially free of titanium dioxide. A high brightness coating composition made from a pigment made from a major pigment portion of a hydrous kaolin having a TAPPI brightness of at least about 85 and a minor pigment portion made from a calcined kaolin and titanium dioxide, and a binder, wherein titanium dioxide makes up less than about 15 dry parts per hundred of the pigment. A method of using a coating composition to coat a low brightness substrate such as basestock, where the resultant coated substrate has a TAPPI brightness of at least about 75, by coating the substrate with from about 1 to about 5 lbs./msf of a coating composition of the invention and, optionally, coating the substrate with a second coating of at least about 2 lbs./msf of the coating composition.

Abstract: Modified natural-resin acid esters comprising units of compounds of each of the groups A) natural resins and natural-resin acids, B) aldehydes and aldehyde acetals, C) alcohols having at least two hydroxyl groups, D) metal salts and, if desired, of compounds of one or more of the groups E) .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids and their anhydrides, F) fatty acids and fatty acid esters, G) ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon resins are suitable in pigment dispersions and pigment concentrates for printing inks. The natural-resin acid esters contain substantially no phenol or phenol-aldehyde condensation products.

Abstract: A filler for a bituminous mixture, particularly asphalt mastic, includes a mixture of a stone-like natural product, for example, rock dust, and an industrial product in the form of pulverized resin with cellulose fiber substances. Approximately 80 percent of the mixture preferably have a grain size of less than 0.09 mm. The pulverized resin with cellulose fiber materials is produced particularly as a dust-like abrasion product during the grinding, cutting or drilling processing of clutch linings or brake linings.

Abstract: Novel aerated fibrous slurry comprising fibrous material, foaming agent, stabilizer, water and gas, which when dried to a water content of not more than 10% by weight, forms a dry, resilient fibrous foam composition. The dry, resilient fibrous foam composition is useful as an inexpensive cushioning filler, as a heat insulating material and as an absorbent of liquids.

Abstract: Toluene-soluble modified natural resin esters suitable as binder resins in ground pigments and printing inks for halftone gravure printing prepared by reacting at least one compound from each of the following substance groups A) to D)A) natural resins and natural resin acids,B) monocyclic and polycyclic phenols which are polyfunctional towards oxo compounds,C) aldehydes and aldehyde acetals,D) alcohols having at least two hydroxyl groups, and, optionally, further compounds selected from the following substance groups:E) .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids and their anhydrides,F) fatty acids and fatty acid esters,G) ethylenically unsaturated monomers,H) ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon resins in the presence ofI) lithium compoundsat a temperature of from 100.degree. to 300.degree. C. with elimination of water.

Abstract: A composition for plugging wells that is biodegradable and environmentally safe comprising bentonite particles coated with a water soluble coating of biodegradable natural resin, such as certified three pound Confectioners White Lac Glaze in Specially Denatured Ethyl Alcohol (SDA) Formula 35A, 190 proof. The bentonite may be in the form of chips or compressed pellets. When exposed to water, the soluble coating dissolves at a uniform rate, exposing the bentonite to water whereupon it expands to form a tough but flexible water impermeable seal of a semi-solid, gel-like mass.

Abstract: Perylenetetracarboxylic diimides which contain a radical in the same molecule on one imide nitrogen which acts as an anion but contain a radical on the other imide nitrogen which acts as a cation, and on this basis form inner salts, are available by reaction of sulfo-containing alkylamines with perylenetetracarboxylic monoanhydride monoalkylaminoalkylimides or by reaction of alkylaminoalkylamines with perylenetetracarboxylic monoanhydride monosulfoalkylimides. As a result of their characteristic structural principle, these novel perylene compounds have excellent dispersing properties, in particular for pigments of the same chemical classes of compounds and can even be used themselves as pigments (colorants) depending on the substituent.

Abstract: Novel gel compositions are provided which exhibit a drastic discontinuous volume change when exposed to or shielded from light energy.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition is provided which reflects light, especially UV radiation, and can be colored as desired. It is prepared from a synthetic resin dispersion and inorganic pigments having a particle size ranging between 7 and 10 nm, with the exception of carbon black.

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: 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: 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: Correction stick comprising a gelatinizer, white pigments, dispersant, water-soluble or dispersible film-forming resin and a gelation modifier, said gelatinizer being alkali metal salts or ammonium salts of aliphatic carboxylic acids having carbon atoms of 8 to 36 and said gelation modifier being organic or inorganic salts which form univalent metallic positive ion in an aqueous solution such as sodium or potassium positive ion or sequestering agents or the mixture thereof with the organic or inorganic salts.