Abstract: Granular stabilizer compositions including concentrated blends of one or more polymer additive, and one or more co-active agent, which compositions are low-dusting and substantially free of a carrier polymer resin are disclosed herein, along with process for making the stabilizer compositions, and uses of such stabilizer compositions for providing enhanced protection of polymer resins against deleterious effects from air (oxygen), residual catalyst, mechanical stress, heat, and light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising at least one thermoplastic acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer in a content of at least 30% by weight of the solids content of the coating composition, at least one UV-curable reactive diluent in a content of at least 30% by weight of the solids content of the coating composition, at least one photoinitiator in a content of ?0.1 to ?10 parts by weight of the solids content of the coating composition and at least one organic solvent, where the proportion of ethylenically unsaturated groups is at least 3 mol per kg of the solids content of the coating composition. This is used to provide films and mouldings coated therewith, having a metallizable, scratch-resistant and solvent-resistant surface.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an organic thin film transistor that has an organic semiconductor film manufactured by using a compound having excellent solubility to an organic solvent and that has excellent carrier mobility, a novel compound, an organic thin film transistor material, an organic semiconductor film, an organic thin film transistor composition, and a method of manufacturing an organic thin film transistor using this. The organic thin film transistor according to the present invention has an organic semiconductor film containing a compound represented by Formula (1).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to perylene-based molecules and their use in photoelectric conversion layer(s) and/or an organic or hybrid image sensor. The present disclosure also relates to absorption layer(s) and photoelectric conversion layer(s) comprising a molecule according to the present disclosure. The present disclosure also relates to a device, comprising a photoelectric conversion layer comprising at least one perylene-based molecule. Moreover, the present disclosure relates to an organic image sensor or a hybrid Silicon-organic image sensor comprising photoelectric conversion layer(s) according to the present disclosure.

Abstract: Partially fluorinated ketones are provided that include a terminal alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms bonded to a carbonyl group and a hydrofluoroether moiety having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms that contains at least one hydrogen substituent. The hydrofluoroether moiety is bonded to the carbonyl group with a carbon-carbon bond. The ether oxygen is bonded to a carbon atom that is at least two carbon atoms removed from the carbonyl group. Additionally, a fluorinated alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms is bonded to the ether oxygen of the hydrofluoroether moiety. These partially fluorinated ketones can be used in a wide variety of electronics applications.

Abstract: Disclosed are new semiconductor materials prepared from rylene-(?-acceptor) copolymers. Such copolymers can exhibit high n-type carrier mobility and/or good current modulation characteristics. In addition, the polymers of the present teachings can possess certain processing advantages such as solution-processability and/or good stability at ambient conditions.

Abstract: A method for marking an item including a shape memory polymer (SMP) having a visual readable and/or machine readable graphic element on the surface of the item. The method includes pretreating the surface of the item; colouring the surface of the item with a dye solution containing an organic dye and an organic solvent; cleaning and drying the surface of the item; and engraving by at least partially ablating the surface of the item. The dyeing process is suitable for colouring the surface of a shape memory polymer (SMP), wherein the information is engraved in a form of a code or other label on the coloured surface. The colouring causes an increased contrast and thus facilitates machine readability of marking and coding without affecting the other properties of the SMP.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of neutralizing paints, that includes adding at least one associative neutralizing agent to a formulation such as a pigment concentrate, a white paint base or paint. The associative neutralizing agent includes at least one neutralizing group N and at least one nitrogenous associative group A bonded together by at least one “spacer” group Sp. The invention also relates to pigment concentrates and to paints containing at least one such associative neutralizing agent.

Abstract: To form an optical alignment film having large anchoring strength and suppress an AC afterimage of a liquid crystal display device, in a liquid crystal display device of an IPS mode. In an alignment film material subjected to optical alignment processing, polyimide which becomes a rigid high molecule and polyimide which becomes a flexible high molecule are mixed and used. The material of the present invention can easily rotate oligomer after irradiating polarized ultraviolet rays and improve a UV-absorbed two-color ratio of an alignment film. Accordingly, an anchoring strength for liquid crystals by the alignment film is large to suppress an AC afterimage.

Abstract: To achieve good adherence of a resist coating, more specifically a photo imageable resist coating, to a copper base while ensuring that the copper base being very thin is not compromised, a non-etching non-resist composition for the treatment of the copper base is provided, said composition comprising at least one adhesion agent selected from the group comprising (i) heterocyclic compounds comprising at least one thiol moiety and (ii) quaternary ammonium polymers having the following general chemical formula: {N+(R3)(R4)—(CH2)a—N(H)—C(Y)—N(H)—(CH2)b—N+(R3)(R4)—R5}n 2n X?, with R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, Y and X? being defined as claimed.

Abstract: The use of one or more compounds of the formula (I) in which R is a straight-chain or branched saturated alkyl group having 5 to 11 carbon atoms or a straight-chain or branched mono- or polyunsaturated alkenyl group having 5 to 11 carbon atoms as thickeners is described. The use is preferably in cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical compositions, in crop protection formulations, in washing or cleaning compositions or in paints or coatings.

Abstract: Aqueous coating composition for optical brightening and shading of substrates comprising (a) at least one optical brightener of formula (I) in which the anionic charge on the brightener is balanced by a cationic charge composed of one or more identical or different cations selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkali metal cation, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, ammonium which is mono-, di-, tri- or tetrasubstituted by a C1-C4 linear or branched alkyl radical, ammonium which is mono-, di-, tri- or tetrasubstituted by a C1-C4 linear or branched hydroxyalkyl radical, ammonium which is, di-, tri- or tetrasubstituted by a mixture of C1-C4 linear or branched alkylradical and linear or branched hydroxyalkyl radical or mixtures of said compounds, R1 and R1? may be the same or different, and each is hydrogen, C1-C4 linear or branched alkyl, C2-C4 linear or branched hydroxyalkyl, CH2CO2?, CH2CH2CONH2 or CH2CH2CN, R2 and R2? may be the same or different, and each is C1-C4 linear or branched alkyl, C2-C4

Abstract: There is provided a gallotannic compound, a method of producing a gallotannic compound, a lithographic printing plate coating composition, a lithographic printing plate, a method of producing a lithographic printing plate and a method of printing.

Abstract: A composition is provided, which comprises a water-soluble salt of a divalent metal; a complexing agent having an affinity for the divalent metal; and an optical brightening agent. Methods of using the composition, and recording sheets which include the composition, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The current invention provides for a composition and method for the improvement of fabric release in applications such as tissue and towel making processes. The method comprises treating the surface of a fabric in structured sheet making applications using compositions containing hydrophobic quaternary amines in combination with other hydrophobes and surfactants.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydraulic engine mount solution composition, and more specifically a hydraulic engine mount solution composition, which maintains vibration absorbing ability at high temperatures as well as at low temperatures due to its higher boiling point than conventional engine mount solutions, and which inhibits aging and extends life of the engine mount by inhibiting flowing out and cohesion of chemical additives from an anti-vibration rubber of the engine mount by inclusion of a dispersion stabilizer, thereby preventing blocking of a flow channel, such as orifice of the engine mount. In particular, the hydraulic engine mount solution composition comprises a solvent containing ethylene glycol and propylene glycol; a dispersion stabilizer; and a phenol-based antioxidant, a heat stabilizer, a metal corrosion inhibitor and the like.

Abstract: A multifunctional polymerizable ionic liquid is described comprising an anion and a cationic group having at least two ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable groups, each bonded to the cationic group via a divalent non-alkyl linking group. The multifunctional linking groups independently comprise a heteroatom such as oxygen or nitrogen. The linking groups may independently comprise one or more linkages such as an amide, urea, and more typically a urethane or ester linkage. The ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable groups are typically (meth)acrylate groups. Coatings and coated articles are also described.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to papermaking and the use of creping adhesive and release agent compositions used in papermaking. In one aspect, there is provided a new class of release agents and compositions comprising release agents, the release agent comprising: a) a release agent comprising a quaternary imidazoline compound, an imidazoline free base, an oil-based dispersion, or a combination thereof; and b) a polyether component selected from a polypropylene glycol (PPG), a co-polymer of propylene glycol and ethylene glycol (co-PPG-PEG), a blend of polypropylene glycol (PPG) and polyethylene glycol (PEG), and a combination thereof, wherein the release composition has a cloud point in water at standard pressure from about 1° C. to about 98° C. There are also provided creping compositions having a cloud point, comprising an adhesive composition and a release composition as described.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a nanocomposite having a continuous organic phase and oligomer-modified nanoplatelet mesomorphic structures, wherein the oligomer has a molecular weight of at least 100 g/mol.

Abstract: Pigment compositions containing organic pigments with an outstanding migration-free property and an excellent rheology at high concentration, and derivatives thereof containing heterocyclic substituents. The pigment compositions contains (a) carbon black or an organic pigment containing a chromophore Q1 of the following formula, wherein Z1 and Z2 are O or N—, C· is a carbon atom with an electron in a p orbital, and n is an integer from 1 to 4; and (b) a compound containing a chromophore of the following formula (II), wherein Q2 is an m-valent residue of carbon black or of the chromophore Q1; G1 is preferably and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R8 are preferably all H; m is an integer from 1 to 4. The pigment compositions can be used as rheology modifiers, preferably for pigmented coating compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is an amorphous solid form of the compound of formula (I), characterised by an exothermic transition at temperatures lower than 125° C., determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).

Abstract: Partially fluorinated ketones are provided that include a terminal alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms bonded to a carbonyl group and a hydrofluoroether moiety having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms that contains at least one hydrogen substituent. The hydrofluoroether moiety is bonded to the carbonyl group with a carbon-carbon bond. The ether oxygen is bonded to a carbon atom that is at least two carbon atoms removed from the carbonyl group. Additionally, a fluorinated alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms is bonded to the ether oxygen of the hydrofluoroether moiety. These partially fluorinated ketones can be used in a wide variety of electronics applications.

Abstract: Compositions, suitable for coating surfaces, methods for their preparation and for coating surfaces therewith, where said compositions comprise: (a) 100,000 parts by weight of a primer composition comprising a binder material (a1), a primer solvent (a2) and a UV absorber (a3), wherein the primer composition is suitable as an adhesion-promoting agent between a thermoplastic substrate and a siloxane-based top coat; (b) 0 to 900,000 parts by weight of a solvent, and (c) 1 to 3000 parts by weight of a compound according to the general formula (I): wherein X represents a moiety selected from the group consisting —OR6, —OCH2CH2OR6, —OCH2CH(OH)CH2OR6 and —OCH(R7)COOR8, wherein R6 represents a branched or unbranched C1-C13 alkyl, C2-C20 alkenyl, C6-C12 aryl or —CO—C1-C18 alkyl, R7 represents H or a branched or unbranched C1-C8 alkyl, and R8 represents a C1-C12 alkyl, a C2-C12 alkenyl or a C5-C6 cycloalkyl, and wherein the composition has a viscosity of 40 s to 140 s measured in accordance with DIN EN ISO 2431 at

Abstract: A stable viscosity coating composition, a method of forming the stable viscosity coating composition and a method for using the stable viscosity coating composition in a micro-molding imprint lithographic process, such as Step and Flash Imprint Lithography is disclosed. The stable viscosity coating composition may include at least one vinyl ether having at least one vinyl ether group (—OCR?CR2), and a stabilizer, wherein the stabilizer may be 9-anthracenemethanol, a substituted 9-anthracenemethanol, phenothiazine, or a substituted phenothiazine. The coating composition may include a radiation sensitive photoacid generator (PAG). The method of forming the coating composition comprises combining at least one vinyl ether having at least one vinyl ether group (—OCR?CR2), and at least one stabilizer.

Abstract: A method for adjusting pH in an aqueous coating composition having an initial pH less than 7 by adding to the aqueous coating composition a compound having formula (V) wherein R2 and R3 independently are hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, hydroxymethyl, or R2 and R3 combine with a carbon to which they are attached to form a five-membered or six-membered saturated carbocyclic ring; R4 is hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; R5 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or hydroxymethyl; R6 is hydrogen, hydroxyethyl, C1-C10 alkyl or —CH2C(R5)(N(R7)2)CH2OH; and R7 is hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for polarizing plates, a polarizing plate using the same, and an optical member including the same, the adhesive composition including an epoxy compound, a (meth)acrylic compound, and a polyfunctional thiol compound.

Abstract: The electrowetting display apparatus includes a display unit including: a first substrate at least one surface of which is electroconductive; a second substrate disposed to face the electroconductive surface of the first substrate; a hydrophobic insulation film disposed on the electroconductive surface side of the first substrate; a non-electroconductive oil which is provided between the hydrophobic insulation film and second substrate movably on the hydrophobic insulation film and includes a non-polar solvent and an azamethine-based colorant containing two colorant mother nuclei bonded via a linking group represented by ?N—; and an electroconductive hydrophilic liquid provided between the hydrophobic insulation film and second substrate to contact the oil; in which an image is displayed by applying a voltage between the hydrophilic liquid and the electroconductive surface of first substrate and changing the shape of interface between the oil and hydrophilic liquid.

Abstract: A decorative or building product in which one or more constituents of the product include melamine cyanurate in an amount effective to provide or enhance opacity in the product.

Abstract: A solvent comprising 40 to 100 wt % of 1,3-dioxolane and 0 to 60 wt % of tetrahydrofuran, wherein the solvent further comprises 30 ppm to 800 ppm of an antioxidant, based on the total weight of the solvent, provides a long shelf life with good adhesive strength even after exposure to air. The solvent can be effectively used for labeling of heat-shrinkable polyester-based labels.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of copolymers which as well as other monomers contain in copolymerized form 10% to 90% by weight of monomers containing heterocyclic basic groups, and which do not contain vinylpyrrolidone as a monomer component, as additives in paints for improving the adhesion of the solid paint film to a substrate. The invention also relates to cured and uncured polymer compositions comprising copolymers which as well as other monomers contain in copolymerized form 10% to 90% by weight of monomers containing heterocyclic basic groups, and which do not contain vinylpyrrolidone as a monomer component, as adhesion improver additions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antifouling compositions including at least one spinosyn active material. These compositions provide protection to surfaces coated or impregnated therewith from attachment of various biofouling organisms. Compositions include, for example, paint, varnish, and sealant formulations.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a novel coating system, coated compositions with such a coating system, as well as to the use of such compositions in the production food, feed, dietary supplements and/or pharmaceutical products, as well as to food, feed, dietary supplements and/or pharmaceutical products comprising such compositions.

Abstract: Stabilizer compositions having a chroman-based compound according to Formula (V): and their use in processes for stabilizing organic materials subject to degradation and/or discoloration due to the effects from light, oxygen and heat, and in processes for producing articles from organic materials blended therewith, are provided herein.

Abstract: A fixer composition is disclosed herein. An example of the fixer composition includes from about 5 wt % to about 25 wt % of a co-solvent, from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % of a calcium salt, from about 0.01 wt % to about 0.6 wt % of a sulfonated chelating agent, and a balance of water.

Abstract: Use of a composition comprising a) at least one imidazolium salt of the formula I where R1 and R3 are each, independently of one another, an organic radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R2, R4 and R5 are each, independently of one another, an H atom or an organic radical having up to 20 carbon atoms and A? is an anion, and b) at least one carboxylate selected from among those of the formula IIa of the formula IIb and the formula IIc where the radicals R1 to R5 are as defined above, as operating material in industrial apparatuses.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant pretreatment composition for coating a metal substrate is provided. The composition comprises an aqueous carrier, one or more Group IA metal ions, wherein at least one of the Group 1A metal ions comprises a lithium compound, a hydroxide; and a phosphate or a halide. A process for treating a metal substrate with a lithium based coating is also provided, as well as a process for treating a metal substrate with a non-chrome conversion coating process.

Abstract: This invention relates to organometallic precursor compounds represented by the formula (H)mM(R)n wherein M is a metal or metalloid, R is the same or different and is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, heterocyclic radical containing at least one nitrogen atom, m is from 0 to a value less than the oxidation state of M, n is from 1 to a value equal to the oxidation state of M, and m+n is a value equal to the oxidation state of M, a process for producing the organometallic precursor compounds, and a method for producing a film or coating from the organometallic precursor compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printing composition including an ionic liquid, a printing method using the same, and a pattern formed by using the same. The printing composition according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention is useful in providing a pattern of a fine line width.

Abstract: The invention relates to single phase solid solutions containing 65 to 98 wt.-% unsubstituted quinacridone, 1 to 34 wt.-% 2,9-dimethylquinacridone and 1 to 10 wt.-% 2,9-dichloroquinacridone, relative to the total weight of the single phase solid solution.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a method for the color stabilization of cork and specific colored woods by the combined use of a small amount of inorganic UV-absorbers and an excess of organic UV-absorbers in a protective coating. A further aspect of the invention is the use of such a UV-absorber combination for the color stabilization of cork and specific colored woods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate comprising a layer of crystalline triazine with a protective compound having a retention of oxygen barrier at 85% RH of about 50% or better. The protective compound preferably contains an azine-formaldehyde or phenol-formaldehyde resin, preferably with an hydroxy-functional polymer, and is cured.

Abstract: A molding composition and a method of forming a pattern. The method includes forming on a substrate a molding layer of a molding composition of aromatic divinyl ethers; pressing the template into the molding layer, the template having a relief pattern, the molding layer filling voids in the relief pattern, the template not contacting the substrate; exposing the molding layer to actinic radiation, the actinic radiation converting the molding layer to a cured molding layer having thick and thin regions corresponding to the relief pattern; removing the template; filling the thin regions of the relief pattern with a backfill material; removing regions of the molding layer not protected by the backfill material to expose regions of the substrate; forming trenches in the exposed regions of the substrate; and removing any remaining molding layer and backfill material. A transfer layer may be used between the molding layer and the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to high coordination sphere Group 2 metal ?-diketiminate compositions, such as bis(N-(2,2-methoxyethyl)-4-(2,2-methoxyethylimino)-2-penten-2-aminato) barium; and the deposition of the metals of such metal ligand compositions by chemical vapor deposition, pulsed chemical vapor deposition, molecular layer deposition or atomic layer deposition to produce Group 2 metal containing films, such as barium strontium titanate films or strontium titanate films or barium doped lanthanate as high k materials for electronic device manufacturing.

Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising a blend of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and one of perfluoroheptane or perfluoro-N-methylmorpholine, and uses thereof, are described.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a recording material that is excellent in color-developing properties and background and image stabilities, and a compound used therein. The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I) [wherein R11 to R14 each independently represent a halogen atom or the like; n, p, q, and r each independently represent 0 or any integer of 1 to 4; m represents 0 or any integer of 1 to 2; a represents any integer of 1 to 10; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; R3 represents an OR51 group or the like; and R41 and R42 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or the like], a composition containing the compound, a method for producing the compound, a recording material containing at least one compound represented by the formula (I), and a recording sheet having the recording material.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a recording material or a recording sheet that is excellent in background and image stabilities and further excellent in color-developing sensitivity. The recording material of the present invention contains a color-forming compound, an additive, and at least one compound represented by formula (I) [wherein R1 and R4 each independently represent a C1-C6 alkyl group or the like; p represents 0 or any integer of 1 to 4; q represents 0 or any integer of 1 to 5; when p and q represents 2 or more, each of R1 and each of R4 are the same or different; R2 and R3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or the like; R5 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; and the bond represented by the wavy line represents E, Z, or a mixture thereof].

Abstract: Described are alkoxylated glycerol acetals according to Formulas (Ia) and (Ib) wherein R1 represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated and optionally substituted hydrocarbyl residue comprising 6 to 22 carbon atoms and 0 or 1 to 3 double bonds, a benzyl or furfuryl radical, R2 is selected from hydrogen, an alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl group having 6 to 22 carbon atoms or an acyl group having 6 to 22 carbon atoms and 0 or 1 to 3 double bonds, AO represents an ethylene oxide, a propylene oxide, a butylene oxide unit, or their mixtures, and n is an integer of about 1 to about 100.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a UV-protective coating composition is described. The UV protective coating composition includes an acrylate polymer; and a non-crystallizing UV-absorber composition. The non-crystallizing UV absorber composition includes a dibenzoylresorcinol and at least one triazine compound. The dibenzoylresorcinol is present at a level in the range of from about 10 weight percent to about 25 weight percent, based on the total weight of the coating composition. Also provided is an article that includes the UV protective coating composition, and a method to protect the article.

Abstract: An adhesion promotion composition and method for enhancing adhesion between a copper conducting layer and a dielectric material during manufacture of a printed circuit board. The adhesion promotion composition comprises a multi-functional compound comprising a first functional group and a second functional group, wherein the first functional group is an aromatic heterocyclic compound comprising nitrogen and the second functional group is selected from the group consisting of vinyl ether, amide, thiamide, amine, carboxylic acid, ester, alcohol, silane, alkoxy silane, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable composition, containing at least one benzoxazine compound and certain oligomeric or polymeric urethane group-free polyether compounds. The present invention further relates to adhesives, sealants or coatings comprising the polymerizable composition according to the invention and the polymerization products of said composition.