Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide an electropeeling composition which, when attached two adhered members, has an enough bond strength and can be easily detached the adherend members following use. An electropeeling composition includes an ionic liquid.

Abstract: Coating of a cosmetic finish applied to a metallic surface is provided to prevent the cosmetic finish from oxidizing and tarnishing. A clear adhesion promoting layer with a thickness of 5 to 10 microns is applied to the cosmetically finished metallic surface. A clear wear resistant layer with a thickness of 25 to 35 microns is subsequently applied over the clear adhesion promoting layer. In one variation, the metallic surface is first painted after which a portion of the painted surface is removed to expose the cosmetic finish. In another variation, the metallic surface has a raised portion representing e.g. a logo, emblem or other feature. In this case, the paint and a small amount of the metal substrate from the raised portion are removed to expose the cosmetic finish.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of radiation cured coatings that may be used in a device within an image forming apparatus. The coating composition may include a reactive oligomer capable of radiation curing having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of greater than 1500. A reactive diluent may then be combined with the reactive oligomer, which diluent is also capable of radiation curing and which has a Mn of less than or equal to 1500. The reactive diluent may be present at a level of less than fifty percent by weight of the coating composition. The coating composition may be present at a solids level of 90-100%.

Abstract: A method of imparting oil repellency to flexible, fibrous, nonwoven substrates comprising contacting the substrate with a composition prepared from polymerization of monomers in the following percentages by weight: (a) from about 60% to about 90% of a monomer of Formula 1 or a mixture thereof: Rf-Q-CO—CR?CH2??Formula 1 wherein: Rf is a straight- or branched-chain perfluoroalkyl group of 2 to about 20 carbon atoms, R is H or CH3, Q is —(CnH2n)pSO2NR1(CnH2nO)y—, wherein the —(CnH2n) is bonded to Rf, and R1 is H or C1-C20 alkyl; (b) from about 10% to about 25% of a monomer of Formula 2 or a mixture thereof: CH2?C(R)COZ(CH2)q(CHR)rNR2R3??Formula 2 wherein R2 and R3 are each independently C1-C4 alkyl, hydroxyethyl, or benzyl or R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom form a morpholine, pyrrolidine, or piperidine ring, and Z is —O— or —NR4— wherein R4 is H or C1-C4 alkyl; and (c) from about 1% to about 15% of a monomer of Formula 3 or a mixture thereof: CH2?CR(R5)e—COOH??Formula 3 wh

Abstract: A thermal transfer image-receiving sheet comprising a heat-insulating layer and an image-receiving layer on a support, wherein the receiving layer contains polymer latex, the heat-insulating layer contains hollow polymer, and at least two layers are formed by simultaneous multilayer coating, and wherein at least one layer on the side of the receiving layer on the support contains at least two compounds of the following formulae [I] to [IV]: wherein R1, R2, R13-R15, R18, R19 represent hydrogen etc.; R20 represents lower alkylene; X represents hydrogen etc.; l is 2-6; m is 1-4; p is 0 or 1; and q is 0-5.

Abstract: The synthesis of highly-branched, allyl ether-functionalized, unsaturated polyester resins is disclosed herein, along with the utility of these resins in formulating formaldehyde-free, isocyanate-free, and styrene-free, low temperature and fast curing solvent-borne coatings, including wood coatings, and their use as alternatives for conventional acid catalyzed urea- or melamine-crosslinked coating systems.

Abstract: A utility material can include microparticles, an organic binder and an inorganic binder. The microparticles can be present in an amount from about 25 wt % to about 60 wt %, based on wet formulation. The inorganic binder can optionally include sodium silicate. The organic binder can optionally include a vinyl acetate. The utility material can be formed into a variety of different products or building materials, such as wallboard, shear panels. In addition, the building material may be particularly used to attenuate sound.

Abstract: Coating lacquer in particular for use in biosensors and diagnostic strips composed of at least one surfactant substance with a critical micelle-formation concentration (CMC, 25° C.) of at most 2.3 g/L and a surface tension (25° C.) of its 0.1% strength by weight aqueous solution of at most 50 mN/M, at least one solvent, at least one binder and also if appropriate, further additives, where the surface obtained after drying of the coating lacquer has a contact angle with water of at most 30° and a surface tension of at least 60 mN/m.

Abstract: A process using environmentally friendly materials for restoring a surface of an epoxy graphite composite material that has been degraded by exposure to ultraviolet radiation. An example process includes steps of providing a gelled solvent composition, applying the gelled solvent composition to a degraded surface of an epoxy graphite composite material, and thereafter removing the gelled solvent composition to produce a restored surface. The process uses a novel gelled solvent composition comprising one or more non-halogenated organic solvents, a thickening agent, an abrasive agent, and water; wherein the gelled solvent composition has an evaporative weight loss that is lower than the evaporative weight loss of the one or more non-halogenated solvents.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition for cast-coating on ink-jet media. The composition includes a liquid vehicle, silica particulates, and an internal release agent. The composition is substantially free of polymeric binder and can improve the glossiness of a porous particulate-coated ink-receiving media by at least 2 gloss units at 20 degrees. The silica particulates can be suspended in the liquid vehicle at about 1-35 wt %, and can have a particle size of less than about 150 nm. The internal release agent can be present at about 0.5-10 wt %.

Abstract: Disclosed is a substrate with an abrasion resistant and scratch-resistant coating that has a low index of refraction and comprises magnesium fluoride and at least one metal oxide or semimetal oxide. The coating can be obtained by applying a coating composition containing magnesium fluoride or a precursor thereof and at least one metal oxide or semimetal oxide, or a precursor thereof onto a substrate and then subjecting the same to a thermal treatment. The inventive coating is suitable for optical layers, particularly on translucent substrates. Examples of adequate uses include antireflection layers and interference layer assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water based, low VOC super hydrophobic coating composition that can be used to make wet and dry dirt repellent surfaces to keep the surfaces clean for a reasonable period of time. The coating utilizes hydrophobic nanoparticles dispersed in water. This treatment produces a virtually transparent coating releasing very little or no VOC compounds whereas previous coatings of comparable hydrophobicity release up to 99 percent VOC compounds. The coating can be applied by a simple, single application method and the super hydrophobic property can be achieved by drying at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. A preferred coating can be easily removed and renewed when desired. The aqueous hydrophobic self cleaning coating composition that can be applied by conventional methods such as by spraying the composition onto a surface creating a wet and dry dirt repellent coating on the surface.

Abstract: Additives for paper making are disclosed herein. Specifically, the additives are wax-free alternatives to conventional coatings, including ASA, AKD and optionally an acrylic containing composition. Other additives may be included in the coating, such as cationic particles or compositions. The coatings may be used at a variety of points during the paper making process, including on the calender stack and in the wet end.

Abstract: Difunctional oxazoline resins, which may be produced in a convenient one-step reaction from an arylalkylene dinitrile by reaction with an amino alcohol, are used in compositions with an additional curable compound or resin containing one or more carbon to carbon double bonds. The composition can be cured to a thermoset material, the curing mechanism occurring by the zwitterion polymerization of the bisoxazoline resin with the resin containing the one or more carbon to carbon double bonds. The reaction occurs without the need for curing initiators.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a substantially pigment-free coating composition with good cure response and improved appearance. In particular, the substantially pigment-free coating composition may comprise (a) at least one functional polymer containing amine groups and groups selected from hydroxyl and carbamate; and (b) a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Surfactants of formula (I) wherein each R is independently hydrogen or a C1 to C4 alkyl group; A is independently hydrogen or —C(O)—O—B; Ro is a linear, branched or cyclic aliphatic group, or combination thereof, having from about 2 to about 100 carbon atoms, interrupted or substituted by 1 to about 50 hydrophilic groups, said hydrophilic groups selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, amino, ether and mixtures thereof; wherein specific ratios of and bonding of hydrophilic groups to carbon atoms is required; each B is independently of specific formulae containing perfluoroalkyl and —S(CH2)t—, and m, d, n, and t are 0 or integers with specific limitations.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and process of manufacture of a stir-in form of pigment with increased dispersing and color properties. Pigment is slurried with acetylenic dispersing agents, wet-milled to a particular particle size, and then dried to powder or granulate form. Also disclosed is a process for producing a pigmented paint composition from the stir-in pigment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and composition for providing preferential adhesion and release of adjacent surfaces, that features solidifying a composition to form a solidified layer having first and second opposed sides, with the first side facing a first surface and being adhered thereto with a first adhesive forces and the second side facing the second surface and being adhered thereto with a second adhesive force, with the first and second adhesive forces establishing a predetermined preferential adhesion ratio. Generally, the first surface is covalently bonded to the first side and adhesion between the second side and the second surface occurs through Van der Waal forces. It has been found that the use of a fluorine group for enhancing the release properties (as a priori fluorinated release layer or a fluorinated release agent) is no longer needed for such method and composition.

Abstract: A coating composition for in-situ coating of a surface comprises calcium carbonate, an acrylic or vinylacetate-based binder, a thickening agent, and a rheology modifier, the weight ratio of the calcium carbonate to acrylic-based binder being from 5:1 to 15:1. The coating may be applied directly to a plasterboard wall or ceiling using a roller technique and provides a high quality surface finish to which a paint may be applied directly.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube dispersion includes a carbon nanotube compound represented by structural formula A and a dispersion medium in which the carbon nanotube is dispersed or dissolved, wherein a moiety represented by double lines represents a carbon nanotube R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having one or two carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a substituted or unsubstituted carbodiimide group, R2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and m and n each independently represents an integer of 1 or more.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising a 2-octyl (meth)acrylate/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer and a crosslinking agent is described. The adhesive composition may be derived from renewable resources and provides good peel, shear and high temperature stability.

Abstract: An anti-reflective coating composition includes a solvent and about 20 to about 35 percent by weight of a polymer prepared by a condensation reaction of an acrylate polymer including a hydroxyl group with a derivative of muramic acid and a derivative of mandelic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating liquid which is excellent in stabilities and capable of being stably ejected by an ejection equipment and suppressing variation in film thickness inside a film or between films, in application for various uses, a film production method, a production method of a functional device, and a functional device, using the coating liquid. The present invention is a coating liquid comprising a mixed solvent and a functional material, wherein the mixed solvent comprises a first solvent constituted by a compound having two or more aromatic rings such as diphenyl sulfide, diphenylmethane, diphenyl ether, and a symmetric structure and another solvent constituted by a compound having an aromatic ring such as xylene, and a proportion by volume of the another solvent is 90% or less in the mixed solvent.

Abstract: A reactive coating composition and method for treating a surface including heavy metals by applying the reactive coating composition to the surface. The surface can be, for example, a paint layer containing heavy metals. The reactive coating composition includes a stabilizing agent to stabilize the heavy metal and a permeability enhancing agent to increase the permeability of the paint layer, facilitating the reaction of the heavy metal with the stabilizing agent. The structure including the treated paint layer can be left in place or can be disposed in a non-hazardous landfill.

Abstract: Additives and methods for reducing or eliminating odor in oil based media. The additives comprise an essential oil, an essential oil component, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin surface treating agent containing as an effective component at least one cerium compound selected from tetravalent and trivalent cerium compounds. The surface treating method of the present invention is a method of bringing a surface of a resin into contact with a surface treating agent containing as an effective component at least one cerium compound selected from tetravalent and trivalent cerium compounds, and thereafter treating the surface with an acidic aqueous solution. This activates the resin surface and thereby increases a strength of adhesion of, for instance, a polyimide-based resin film with metal wires, as well as a strength of adhesion of a polyimide-based resin film with another resin. Thus, a resin surface treating agent that provides excellent productivity and reduces processing costs, as well as a surface treating method using the same, are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least three binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has three binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art.

Abstract: The invention provides a liquid composition for ink jet recording. The liquid composition contains an organic acid having a neutralization degree of 40 to 100%, a water-soluble organic solvent, water, and two or more kinds of positive ions including lithium ions. The content of the lithium ions with respect to the total mol number of the positive ions is about 20 to about 95 mol %. The invention also provides an ink set for ink jet recording that contains an ink including a coloring material, a water-soluble solvent, and water, and the liquid composition, and an ink jet recording method and an ink jet recording apparatus where the ink set is used.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and composition for providing chemically-resistant roughened copper surfaces suitable for subsequent multilayer lamination. In one embodiment, a smooth copper surface is contacted with an adhesion promoting composition under conditions effective to provide a roughened copper surface, the adhesion promoting composition comprising an oxidizer, a pH adjuster, a topography modifier, and a sulfur-containing coating stabilizer. In another embodiment, a smooth copper surface is contacted with an adhesion promoting composition under conditions effective to provide a roughened copper surface, the adhesion promoting composition comprising an oxidizer, a pH adjuster, and a topography modifier. Then, in a subsequent step, the roughened copper surface is contacted with an acid resistance promoting composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low temperature curing coating powder composition comprising a mixture of a high gloss film-forming system and a low gloss film-forming system. Preferably, the high gloss film-forming system comprises a GMA (glycidyl methacrylate) resin, a curing agent, and a catalyst and forms a coating having a gloss greater than 80% measured at 60°. Preferably the low gloss film-forming system comprises a carboxyl terminated polyester, acrylic resin and a catalyst and forms a coating having a gloss less than 50% measured at 60°. The composition of the present invention provides coatings having a control gloss, which can range from a low to a high gloss and is useful for coating heat-sensitive substrates.

Abstract: Additives and methods for reducing or eliminating odor in oil based media. The additives comprise an essential oil, an essential oil component, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides water-based compositions, particularly coating, ink, fountain solution, adhesive and agricultural compositions, manifesting reduced equilibrium and dynamic surface tension by the incorporation of a surface tension reducing amount of certain malate diester compounds of the structure where R1 and R2 are C3 to C6 alkyl groups.

Abstract: A slurry for molding an article is provided wherein a source powder including at least one of a ceramic powder and a metal powder is dispersed, introduced into a forming mold, cured in the forming mold to form the molded article, and at least a part of the forming mold is degraded or dissolved in releasing the molded article from the forming mold. The major components of the slurry include the source powder, a dispersion medium and a gellifying agent, wherein the dispersion medium and the gellifying agent each contain an organic compound having a reactive functional group such that the slurry is cured by a reaction between the organic compound in the dispersion medium and the organic compound in the gellifying agent.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and composition for providing chemically-resistant roughened copper surfaces suitable for subsequent multilayer lamination. In one embodiment, a smooth copper surface is contacted with an adhesion promoting composition under conditions effective to provide a roughened copper surface, the adhesion promoting composition comprising an oxidizer, a pH adjuster, a topography modifier, and a sulfur-containing coating stabilizer. In another embodiment, a smooth copper surface is contacted with an adhesion promoting composition under conditions effective to provide a roughened copper surface, the adhesion promoting composition comprising an oxidizer, a pH adjuster, and a topography modifier. Then, in a subsequent step, the roughened copper surface is contacted with an acid resistance promoting composition.

Abstract: A storage stable aqueous dispersion useful in preparing sizing compositions for glass fibers contains a normally solid nucleating agent, a nonionic surfactant, and a base. The nucleating agent is a mixture of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. Also disclosed are the process of making the dispersion, and the use of the sized glass fibers in glass fiber reinforced polyolefin composites having improved mechanical properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength, and notched and unnotched IZOD.

Abstract: The heat and light stability imparted to vinyl halide polymers by metal compounds conventionally employed for this purpose is considerably improved by the presence of a mercapto ester such as 2-mercaptoethyl stearate. The esters can replace a substantial portion of the metal compound with no significant reduction in stability.

Abstract: An aqueous coating liquid for forming a magnesium oxide film comprising (a) a magnesium carboxylate derived from a carboxylic acid having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, (b) a surfactant, (c) a polyhydric alcohol compound, and (d) a solvent made substantially of water, wherein the magnesium carboxylate is contained in a ratio of 5 wt % or more and 50 wt % or less. The surfactant is contained in a ratio of 0.01 wt % or more and 2.5 wt % or less, and the polyhydric alcohol compound is contained in a ratio of 0.05 wt % or more and 40 wt % or less, based on a weight of the entire coating liquid. The magnesium carboxylate content is the same with or larger than that of the polyhydric alcohol compound, and a total weight of the magnesium carboxylate and the polyhydric alcohol compound is 80 wt % or less of the weight of the entire coating liquid; and wherein the magnesium carboxylate, the surfactant, and the polyhydric alcohol compound are dissolved in the solvent.

Abstract: A method for reducing back trap mottle of coated paper, comprising adjusting the absorbency of the coated surface combined with adjusting the adhesion between the coated paper surface and the ink. Polar additives are used in the paper coating to increase the polar fraction of the surface energy. The coated paper has a reduced sensitivity to back trap mottle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for sizing paper comprising providing an aqueous suspension comprising cellulosic fibres, dewatering said aqueous suspension thereby forming a paper web, said process comprising adding to the cellulosic suspension an aqueous composition comprising aggregates comprising a sizing agent, the composition obtainable by mixing in any order prior to the addition to the aqueous suspension, (i) an aqueous solution comprising at least one coagulation agent, and (ii) an aqueous dispersion comprising a sizing agent, wherein the zeta potential of the composition is less than 20 mV. The invention also refers to an aqueous sizing composition.

Abstract: Sulfur, useable in as an additive to asphalt in the preparation of asphalt binders can be plasticized by addition of carbon and further treated with amyl acetate. This plasticized sulfur can be formed into solid particles and then added to asphalt as either a minority or majority component to create desired paving binder compositions. The solid plasticized sulfur has non-stick non-flow properties within a wide range of ambient temperatures, and it can be stored solid for subsequent use in paving applications.

Abstract: An aqueous coating liquid for forming a magnesium oxide film comprising (a) a magnesium carboxylate derived from a carboxylic acid having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, (b) a surfactant, (c) a polyhydric alcohol compound, and (d) a solvent made substantially of water, wherein the magnesium carboxylate is contained in a ratio of 5 wt % or more and 50 wt % or less. The surfactant is contained in a ratio of 0.01 wt % or more and 2.5 wt % or less, and the polyhydric alcohol compound is contained in a ratio of 0.05 wt % or more and 40 wt % or less, based on a weight of the entire coating liquid. The magnesium carboxylate content is the same with or larger than that of the polyhydric alcohol compound, and a total weight of the magnesium carboxylate and the polyhydric alcohol compound is 80 wt % or less of the weight of the entire coating liquid; and wherein the magnesium carboxylate, the surfactant, and the polyhydric alcohol compound are dissolved in the solvent.

Abstract: Aluminophosphate compounds and compositions as can be used for substrate or composite films and coating to provide or enhance, without limitation, planarization, anti-biofouling and/or anti-microbial properties.

Abstract: A slurry mixture of sulfur in a liquid carrier comprising an ester derived from vegetable oils or animals fats such as biodiesel is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a mixture of asphalt, polymer and sulfur comprising blending together, at asphalt blending conditions, the asphalt and a slurry of sulfur particles in a biodiesel liquid carrier comprising an ester derived from vegetable oils or animal fats.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and composition for providing chemically-resistant roughened copper surfaces suitable for subsequent multilayer lamination. In one embodiment, a smooth copper surface is contacted with an adhesion promoting composition under conditions effective to provide a roughened copper surface, the adhesion promoting composition comprising an oxidizer, a pH adjuster, a topography modifier, and a sulfur-containing coating stabilizer. In another embodiment, a smooth copper surface is contacted with an adhesion promoting composition under conditions effective to provide a roughened copper surface, the adhesion promoting composition comprising an oxidizer, a pH adjuster, and a topography modifier. Then, in a subsequent step, the roughened copper surface is contacted with an acid resistance promoting composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic acid metal salt obtained by reacting a saturated monocarboxylic acid or its salt and an inorganic magnesium compound. The saturated monocarboxylic acid or its salt contains at least 97 wt % of a saturated monocarboxylic acid having 4 to 10 carbon atoms or its salt, and the organic acid metal salt contains at least 99 wt % of an organic acid magnesium salt. This organic acid metal salt consists essentially of an organic acid magnesium salt, and has excellent solubility in an alcohol solvent or a mixed solvent containing at least 5 wt % of an alcohol solvent and excellent temporal stability when being formed into a coating liquid for forming a magnesium oxide film. A coating film obtained from this coating liquid has excellent uniformity and provides a highly transparent magnesium oxide film having a thickness suitable for practical use by baking.

Abstract: This invention provides raw material compounds for use in CVD which contain organic ruthenium compounds as a main ingredient, the organic ruthenium compounds having two &bgr;-diketones plus one diene, one diamine or two organic ligands which are coordinated with ruthenium. In this invention, the vapor pressures of the organic ruthenium compounds are made preferable by specifying the number of the carbon atoms contained in the above &bgr;-diketones and the types of the above diene etc.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to fast dry ambient temperature curable coating compositions especially suited for use in automotive refinish applications. A binder component of the two pack coating composition includes an epoxy resin having at least one acetoacetate functionality and at least one epoxy group, and one or more reactive components provided with at least two acetoacetate functionalities. Some of the suitable reactive components include structured reactive diluent, an acrylic polymer, a polyester, or a combination thereof. A crosslinking component of the coating composition includes polyamine, a blocked polyamine or a mixture thereof. The present invention is further directed to a method of producing a coating on a substrate from the coating composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to anti-skinning agents containing mixtures of organic compounds (combinations of additives), whereby the organic compounds are selected from the groups of organic hydroxylamines, and &bgr;-dicarbonyl compounds and/or selected derivatives of formic acid and also relates to compositions containing them, especially oxidatively drying paints or coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention describes an improved method for forming fly ash slurry by mixing fly ash and water with an additive containing 0.5-2 wt % ammonium salt of humic acid and 0.03 to 0.05 wt % tannin extract. The product slurry does not require large amount of water for transport to storage space due to its enhanced viscosity and stability.

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