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 surface protective composition especially for use on automobiles is prepared which contains about 0.1 to 5% of a film forming fluorine containing polymer, 0 to 10% of micronized wax, a hydrocarbon solvent, an organosilicone compound, a surfactant and water.

Abstract: A preparation for concealing crazing in antique composition dolls. The method of making a concealer from various pigments and other compounds is disclosed. A method of using the preparation for repairing crazing marks on antique dolls is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for indicating the conducting state of a fuse includes a heat generating material for generating heat in response to an electrical input and adapted to be coupled electrically in parallel with a fuse, and a temperature responsive material thermally coupled to the heat generating material for providing a visually discernable response if heated above a threshold temperature by the heat generating material.

Abstract: This invention discloses a thermally expandable composition for use in actuators. The composition contains about 10-50 volume percent hollow glass spheres in a wax or a polymer. The spheres contain a conducting coating affixed thereon. During use in an actuator, the composition is heated to melt the wax or polymer, when the density of the spheres substantially match the density of the melt, thereby substantially eliminating phase separation. The high thermal conductivity of the composition increases the speed of heat transfer out of the composition during the cooling cycles.

Abstract: An improved anti-abrasion/slip ink additive is disclosed comprising a mixture of sintered polytetrafluoroethylene and pharmaceutical grade petrolatum. As an alternative, additional material, such as phenolic resins and oils can be added to the mixture. The additives permit the less costly manufacture of printing inks, most particularly heat set inks and results in print which has improved rub, slip and anti-mar characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable aqueous wax dispersions comprisingA) 5 to 65% by weight of microized wax andB) 0.01 to 7% by weight of polymeric carbohydrate derivatives as dispersing agent.The waxes are amide, montan and polyethylene waxes, and particularly suitable carbohydrate derivatives are cellulose ethers. These wax dispersions are suitable for the preparation of care compositions for automobiles, shoes, floors and stone, drawing compounds, aqueous wood varnishes, printing inks and paints, for leather treatment, in papermaking and as release agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to free flowing additive preparations, particularly for powder coatings, which can be obtained by incorporating one or more liquid or viscous-adhesive additives in a wax melt consisting of one or more waxes, cooling the mixture obtained to a temperature below its melting point, and comminuting the solidified mixture or converting the mixture which is still liquid into a finely divided form and cooling the particles obtained. The invention also relates to a process for producing such preparations and to their use.

Abstract: A conductive polymeric coating paste made by thoroughly mixing ingredients in a heated stirring vessel is composed of an aromatic solvent, a quantity "X" of free conductor powder, a substrate-forming elastomer, which contains no diene monomer, equal to 0.25X to 0.40X, by weight, and a paraffin equal to 0.25X to 0.40X, by weight, of said conductor powder.

Abstract: A heat storage composition characterized in that the composition is prepared by mixing a heat storage component with a component comprising a thermoplastic elastomer and synthetic or natural rubber in an amount of 0.5 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the heat storage component using mechanical means, the heat storage component comprising at least one of a wax having a main chain of hydrocarbon and at least 0.degree. in melting point and a higher monohydroxy alcohol having a melting point of at least 0.degree..

Abstract: A sand-based molding composition which can be compressed using hand pressure, and which starts as a free-flowing sand mixture, is formed by combining a solvent with a waxy binder and blending this with sand and subsequently stripping off the solvent. The molding composition includes the particulate material, preferably sand, coated with a thin coating of the waxy binder which is preferably a paraffin wax. A pigment can be added which will remain held by the binder and will not tend to stain. The molding composition can be compressed with the hand to form a molded article, and can be easily crushed to form a flowable, sandy product.

Abstract: A thermally expandable wax composition and its use in polymer-based actuators is disclosed and claimed. The compositions are wax-based and include conductive filler as well as a viscosity modifier to stabilize the composition against segregation. Optionally included are thermoxidative stabilizers.

Abstract: A composition suitable for use in making water-resistant gypsum products is provided. The composition is an aqueous emulsion comprising water, a paraffinic hydrocarbon wax, a Montan wax, an alkali metal or ammonium hydroxide in an amount sufficient to at least partially saponify the Montan wax, an emulsifier and a dispersant.

Abstract: An ultra thin, water and oil repelling and durable overcoat is easily formed on a substrate surface via covalent bonding by applying a finishing agent of the invention, comprising a chemically adsorptive compound with a chlorosilyl group and a nonaqueous viscous liquid or solid medium, on the substrate surface. A finishing agent, comprising a chemically adsorptive compound with a chlorosilyl group and a nonaqueous viscous liquid or solid medium, is applied on a substrate surface comprising hydrophilic groups. The substrate surface is then reacted with the chemically adsorptive compound at room temperature, and the agent containing unreacted chemically adsorptive compound is removed. The generation of hydrochloric acid gas can be prevented by adding tertiary amine or amide in the molar amount of one to three times more than the chemically adsorptive compound contained in the finishing agent.

Abstract: A fiber-organic composition includes from about 5% to 50% by volume of uniformly dispersed, non-planar or three dimensionally random oriented inorganic fibers or whiskers, and a thermoplastic material such as paraffin wax. The composition also includes surfactants to promote wetting and dispersion of the inorganic fibers or whiskers. These materials are subjected to high shear mixing to form a uniform randomly oriented three-dimensional dispersion of the inorganic fibers or whiskers. After molding the mixture in such a manner so as not to disrupt the uniform, three-dimensional orientation of the fibers or whiskers, a majority of the thermoplastic material is removed leaving a shaped body or preform having sufficient strength for handling. The shaped body or preform can then be infiltrated with molten metal or the like to form a metal matrix composite.

Abstract: A thixotropic gel composition is disclosed as a fiber optic buffer tube compound. The composition as a fiber optic buffer tube compound is resistant to syneresis and phase separation, and to ingress of water and water vapor. The composition has low temperature flowability at -40.degree. C. as determined by a cone penetration test and has continued high temperature consistency at +80.degree. C. The composition retains its low temperature flowability property after a heat aging test at 93.degree. C. The composition comprises polybutene, polyethylene wax, hydrophobic fumed silica, and, optionally, an antioxidant.

Abstract: A coating composition for the attenuation of the reflection electromagnetic radiation and particularly electromagnetic radiation have a wavelength of greater than 800 nm including the near infrared is described. The composition comprises a chromophore capable of absorbing up to about 95% of the electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength greater than 800 nm. Optionally, the composition may comprise microbeads that serve the purpose of also scattering the electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: Copper phthalocyanine pigments are finely divided in an ecologically and economically advantageous manner by first of all subjecting crude, coarsely crystalline copper phthalocyanine pigments to dry milling and then wet milling the finely divided prepigments which are obtained in the course of dry milling, in aqueous suspension and with the addition of from 0.1 to 5% by weight, based on the total millbase, of an organic solvent which is inert with respect to the process conditions, on a stirred ball mill which is operated at an energy density of more than 2.5 kW per liter of milling space and a peripheral stirrer speed of more than 12 m/s under the action of grinding media having a diameter of less than or equal to 1 mm. Copper phthalocyanine pigments prepared in this way are particularly suitable as colorants for pigmenting paints, printing inks and plastics.

Abstract: This invention relates to sealing compositions and, more particularly, sealing compositions for use in conjunction with tail seals of tunnelling machines. In particular a sealing composition according to the invention comprises, by mass, from 10 to 55% of a petroleum-derived wax, or wax-consistency hydrogenated vegetable oil or fat, or a polyisoobutane of oil, grease or wax consistency, or any combination of the above, from 0.5 to 15% of a lipophilic emulsifier, and water in sufficient concentration (at least 20% preferably 20-75%) to inhibit combustion of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are low plate-out fluorescent pigment concentrates comprising:(a) a pigment comprising a polymer selected from polyesters, melamine-formaldehyde resins and triazine-formaldehyde resins and a fluorescent dye, and(b) a copolymer of ethylene and carbon monoxide.

Abstract: In a ceramic or powder metallurgical molding compound which contains waxes as binder, the addition of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an organic peroxide, an azo ester and an alcohol in combination with an extraction with a solvent leads to an improvement in the dimensional stability and the dewaxing of injection-molded shaped parts.

Abstract: A releasing agent of excellent heat insulating property suitably used for low speed die casting, which agent consists of an aqueous medium containing a dispersing agent and the particles of a releasing agent suspended therein, said particles of releasing agent consisting of a porous synthetic silicate compound having a specific surface area of 40 m.sup.2 /g or more or said synthetic silicate compound and wax.

Abstract: The method of sealing a polluted area containing pollutants to prevent transport of the pollutants from the polluted area includes forming a sealing barrier layer around the polluted area underneath and/or next to it by feeding a liquid sealing material into the liquid permeable ground and fissures under and/or next to the polluted area or into the polluted area by a plurality of injection lances and/or pressure probes from above ground or from the surface of the polluted area. The liquid sealing material is a Montan wax emulsion or a mixture of the emulsion with earth and/or pollutants, the Montan wax emulsion is made from 10 to 20 parts by weight Montan wax, 3 to 5 parts by weight emulsifier, 100 parts by weight of water and from 0 to 10 by weight of a stabilizer.

Abstract: A solid correction material for covering writing or drawing errors on paper is disclosed. The correction material may be formed into a stick and housed in hollow body and is composed of: (a) 5-40 wt % of a thermoplastic synthetic resin, preferably a homo- or copolymer based on (meth)acrylic compounds; (b) 10-70 wt % of a pigment, preferably a titanium dioxide pigment; (c) 5-20 wt % of a mono- or polyvalent alcohol, preferably glycerin being preferred; (d) 5-30 wt % of carrier mixture composed of (i) a fatty acid with 12 to 32 carbon atoms or a salt of a fatty acid, with stearate being preferred, and (ii) at least one member selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin and an ester wax, possibly 5 to 15 wt % water; and (e) 0 to 10 wt % of conventional additives, such as defoaming agents, dyes, aroma substances, and preservatives. The correction material is solid at room temperature and has a viscosity between about 100 and about 150 cPa.s at 90.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for dyeing asphalt and/or bitumen with inorganic granulated pigments, which is characterized in that inorganic pigments, to which have been added oils which possess a kinematic viscosity at 40.degree. C. (DIN 51 561) of 1.6 to 1,500 mm.sup.2 /s, and/or waxes, polyols, polyethers and paraffins with dropping points (DIN 51 801, ASTM D 566) of between 50.degree. and 180.degree. C. as binding agents, are granulated and mixed with the asphalt and/or bitumen.

Abstract: A novel modeling medium comprises a mixture of an organic ductile wax binder and a mica platelet filler which is mechanically worked while the material is in a semisolid state to evenly distribute the mica platelets throughout the mixture. The material exhibits the characteristics of non-ferrous metal with less density than conventional modeling mediums. It provides the bi-color visual characteristic of metal and may be worked at convenient temperatures.

Abstract: Solid form additive systems which are dispersible in aqueous media are disclosed, as are methods for preparing such additive systems. The additive systems are dry, free-flowing particulate materials that contain at least one additive component, at least one tackifying agent, and at least one surfactant.

Abstract: A corrosion protection composition that is advantageously unobjectionable from a health risk point of view and not easily flammable, for the economic production of anticorrosion coatings on metal workpieces, in particular, workpieces made of cast iron or steel, for the period of their storage and transport until the workpieces are installed, is composed of a solution of a mineral wax mixture in a liquid monocarboxylic acid ester. The composition includes from about 5 to about 10 parts by weight of a mineral wax mixture which has a molecular weight ranging between about 400 and about 600, and from about 70 to about 85 parts by weight of at least one liquid monocarboxylic acid ester which has a boiling point above 340.degree. C., and, optionally, additives such as antioxidants, antiozonants, antiaging agents, corrosion inhibitors, light stabilizers, and/or wetting agents.

Abstract: A low molecular weight crystalline homopolypropylene wax of low softening point is disclosed. This homopolypropylene wax is prepared from high molecular weight crystalline polypropylene by thermal degradation in the presence of a relatively high amount of peroxide.

Abstract: A silica matting agent has a wax coating comprising a mixture of three waxes, i.e. hard microcrystalline, plasticising monocrystalline and synthetic polyethylene. The use of this ternary mixture gives the matting agent improved interaction with lacquers and improved sedimentation.

Abstract: A dimensional non-fabric paint is a mixture of flour, salt, water and colorant in the following approximate percentages by volume: flour-34; salt-34; water-26; and colorant-6. The paint can be deposited and adhered upon a substrate to provide a three-dimensional form rising above the substrate. The paint has an adhesion property when wet permitting objects to be set into the three-dimensional form of the paint after depositing and before drying of the paint on the substrate. The substrate is a material selected from a group including paper, concrete, wood and rubber.

Abstract: A facepaint material for application to the skin of the human body to red the possibility of detection of the user by a thermal imaging device. The facepaint material comprises metallic particles embedded in a jelly-like vehicle having no strong radiation absorption bands in the 8-14 micrometer wavelength region.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reproducible and aesthetically pleasing granite-like simulated stone appearance to a thermoplastic substrate by blending therewith a concentrate comprising: a cellulosic short fiber or flock; and at least one dispersant aid. Thus, the present invention also relates to a method for imparting a simulated stone appearance to a thermoplastic substrate and to simulated stone articles comprising a major amount of a substrate thermoplastic and a minor stone simulating amount of a cellulosic short fiber or flock.

Abstract: The transparent hot melt jet inks described in the specification include a coloring agent, a vehicle for the coloring agent including a thermoplastic nontransparent base material and a transparentizing agent containing a glycol ester of a C.sub.18-35 fatty acid, a glyceryl ester of a C.sub.18-36 fatty acid with metal soaps, a polyethylene wax having a molecular weight of 400 to 1200, a synthetic paraffin wax, or a linear alcohol with a molecular weight of 500 to 1000 or a mixture thereof, a microcrystalline or modified microcrystalline wax.

Abstract: A color concentrate pellet and a method for producing same. Pigment and carrier, both in powdered form, are placed in a high intensity bowl-type mixer. Small granules are produced. These granules are cold-pressed in a pellet mill and color concentrate pellets of a conventional size and shape are produced. These pellets contain up to 90% pigment by weight, and have a melting point of less than about 230.degree. F. The pellets are friable and are mixable and processable with commercially sized natural resin pellets without substantial settling out. The carrier in the pellet acts as a universal carrier. Pellets with additives in substitution for pigments are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink-jet composition including an organic carrier that is solid at 25.degree. C. and liquid at the operating temperature of an ink-jet nozzle and a driver having a critical pressure greater than 10 atmospheres, the carrier and driver being miscible in liquid phase. The ink-jet composition is characterized by a viscosity of less than 15 centipoise at 90.degree. C. and a surface tension of between about 20 to about 25 dynes per centimeter at 90.degree. C. The ink-jet compositions disclosed herein are particularly useful in thermal ink-jet printing using thermally induced vapor bubbles to eject ink droplets from the printer and onto a substrate.

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.

Abstract: A solid ink for use in a hot-melt ink jet printer of the present invention comprises: a central body including wax and one of dye and pigment; and a layer of wax formed on at least one surface of the central body. The wax layer is preferably formed on all the surfaces of the central body.

Abstract: Finely divided precipitated silica with high structure and a______________________________________ BET surface (DIN 66 132) of 150 to 350 m.sup.2 /g Stamping density (DIN 53 194) between 60 and 120 g/l DBP number between 3.0 and 4.0 ml/g Particle size distribution at least 70% from 1 to 6 .mu.m ______________________________________can be prepared by heating a mixture of water and sodium silicate under agitation to a temperature of 70.degree. to 80.degree. C., adding concentrated sulfuric acid into this mixture until half of the alkali present has been neutralized, shearing the reaction mixture and optionally raising the temperature at the same time to 86.+-.5.degree. C. Concentrated sulfuric acid is added after a period of 30 to 120 minutes at a rather high rate until the pH of the silica suspension produced is 3.0 to 3.

Abstract: The determination of the point of impact on a golf club face with a golf ball is facilitated through the use of a flowable chalk compound placed on the ball at the intended point of contact with the club face. The flowable chalk compound includes a homogeneous, paste-like mixture of a major proportion of a solid, finely divided pigment and a minor proportion of a grease-like material. Upon impact, the chalk compound will make a visible mark on the club head face that may be observed by the golfer.

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: An ink jet ink including a waxy carrier that is solid at 25.degree. C. and liquid at the operating temperature of an ink jet nozzle and a driver having a critical pressure greater than 10 atmospheres, the carrier and driver being miscible in liquid phase.

Abstract: Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include at least one processing, stabilizing or other functional polymer additive and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods of applying additives to polymeric particles and to polymeric particles treated by such methods.

Abstract: A ceramic material for injection molding is provided which enables splendid molding property, superior degreasing property of the molded body, and high material efficiency. The ceramic material includes a composition of 40-60 vol % of a ceramic powder, and 52-40 vol % of organic binders, the organic binder includes 3-15 wt % of an organic binder of an average molecular weight of 10,000-50,000, and 85-97 wt % of at least one organic binder of an average molecular weight of 200-1,000. A method of producing ceramic molded bodies is provided which prolongs fluidity of the ceramic material in the die, enables complete filling of the ceramic material in the die, completely prevents molding defects and distortion of molded body, affords high productivity of ceramic molded bodies with improved material efficiency, and achieves full degreasing property of the molded body. The method uses the aboved described ceramic material, and the ceramic molding material is injection molded at an injection condition of 55.degree.

Abstract: A film forming composition including a film forming substance having amphiphilic molecules and being dispersed in a gel-like carrier having a non-liquid state below about 20.degree. C. The carrier stabilizes the film forming substance, and inhibits diffusion of moisture and oxygen into the composition. This minimizes deterioration of the film forming substance, and also minimizes undesirable formation of agglomerations of such substance. When the composition is applied to a surface, an ultra thin substantially continuous film of substantially uniform thickness forms spontaneously and attaches to the surface. The excess composition is then washed away.

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: In the embodiments described in the specification, a dispersed, pigmented hot melt ink contains a thermoplastic vehicle, a colored pigment, and a dispersing agent to inhibit settling or agglomeration of pigment when the ink is molten comprising an isocyanate-modified microcrystalline wax or lignite wax in an amount of 2 to 100 weight percent of the weight of the vehicle. Preferred is the isocyanate-modified microcrystalline wax marketed as Petrolite WB17.

Abstract: Water-based compositions of the water-based wax emulsion type for protecting coating films are provided by emulsifying and dispersing, as essential components, [A] a disperse phase component and [B] an emulsifier component in water. The disperse phase component [A] is formed of (a) a petroleum fraction wax having a melting point of 50.degree.-90.degree. C., (b) an oxygen-containing wax having an oxygen content of at least 3.0 wt. % and a melting point of 50.degree.-85.degree. C., (c) an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer having a number average molecular weight of 2,000-20,000, and (d) a higher fatty acid metal salt and/or a metal-modified hard wax. The compositions can form, without the need for a solvent, strong barrier coats which are resistant to rain, moisture, sunlight and air pollutants even under severe environmental conditions. After these barrier coats are used, they can be easily removed with warm water containing a small amount of a solvent or steam.

Abstract: A pipe thread sealant paste composition comprising from about 30 to about 80 percent by weight of natural flake graphite particles of a size sufficient to pass through a 100 Tyler mesh sieve and a liquid carrier comprising a mixture of mineral oil and petrolatum. The paste composition preferably having a total ash content of no greater than about 1 percent by weight and containing leachable chlorides in amounts equal to or less than about 50 parts per million. The invention also relates to a method for preparing and applying the pipe thread sealant paste to pipe joints.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion useful in formulating water based printing inks is provided. The dispersion contains water, an alkoxylated primary linear polymeric alcohol dispersant and a finely divided mostly linear aliphatic hydrocarbon having a molecular weight of about 300-3,000 and/or a finely divided chemically modified mostly linear aliphatic hydrocarbon having a molecular weight of about 300-3,000.