Abstract: Provided are: a diffusing agent composition for ink-jet; a method for production of electrode and solar battery using the diffusing agent composition; and a solar battery produced by the method for production. The diffusing agent composition for ink-jet includes (a) a silicon compound, (b) an impurity-diffusing component and (c) a solvent, in which: the solvent (c) contains (c1) a solvent having a boiling point of no higher than 100° C. and (c2) a solvent having a boiling point of 180 to 230° C.; and the solvent (c1) is contained at a ratio of 70 to 90% by mass and the solvent (c2) is contained at a ratio of 1 to 20% by mass both relative to the total mass of the composition.

Abstract: The invention provides anti-skinning compositions for use in manufacturing oil-based coating materials. The novel anti-skinning compositions are clear, homogeneous solutions of cyclohexanone oxime that can be prepared by dissolving cyclohexanone oxime in a suitable carboxylic acid or mixture of carboxylic acids. Suitable carboxylic acids include fatty acids, such as fatty acids of tall oil distillate. Surprisingly, the fatty acids are useful as delivery solvents over a useful range of temperatures and have desirable flash points. They are compatible with many oil-based coating materials. The anti-skinning compositions and manufacturing methods of the present invention are especially useful in the manufacture of oil-based paints containing metal carboxylate driers.

Abstract: A taggant for marking a target through the use of a carrier or a projectile loaded on a firing device and methods for fabricating the same are disclosed. The taggant including photoluminescent semiconductor nanocrystal(s) materials incorporated in a carrier or projectile. The photoluminescent semiconductor nanocrystal(s) materials may be encapsulated in a medium for facilitating marking of the target.

Abstract: A dispersing agent and a composition including a pigment and the dispersing agent are provided. The dispersing agent includes a branched alcohol alkoxylate having the following formula (I): X(Y)m(Z)nH??(I) In the formula (I), X is a C6 to C16 branched chain, Y represents a propyleneoxy group, butyleneoxy group, or combination thereof, Z represents an ethyleneoxy group, propyleneoxy group, butyleneoxy group, or combination thereof, subject to the proviso that the molar ratio of ethyleneoxy groups to propyleneoxy groups and/or butyleneoxy groups in (Z)n is at least 2.9:1. Also in formula (I), m is on average from about 1.8 to about 5 and n is on average from about 8 to about 25. The dispersing agent is capable of attaining color development, freeze/thaw stability, and reduced water sensitivity similar to that achieved by widely-used APEOs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dispersants containing at least two lipophilic groups, and the dispersants contain a hydrophilic component present in an amount sufficient to at least partially disperse the amphiphilic compound in aqueous media. The invention further provides for the use of the novel dispersants in various applications.

Abstract: A formulation for depositing a material on a substrate, the formulation comprising the material to be deposited on the substrate dissolved in a solvent system comprising a first solvent component having a relatively high boiling point and which exhibits a relatively low solubility with respect to the material to be deposited, and a second solvent component having a relatively low boiling point and which exhibits a relatively high solubility with respect to the material to be deposited.

Abstract: A lacquer or other coating thinner having a low volatile organic compound (VOC) rating which permits its use for cleaning and thinning in government regulated areas. The thinner has an acetone, methyl acetate or tertiary butyl acetate or mixture as a base. It has various non-hazardous ingredients which include a soy oil material, a dibasic ester and a glycol and carbonate ingredient such as tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol.

Abstract: An ink set includes an ozone stable cyan ink, and an ozone stable magenta ink. According to this exemplary embodiment, the ozone stable magenta ink includes an ozone stable magenta dye and a liquid vehicle including a fluorocarbon surfactant formed at least in part from a polymer comprising at least one Formula 1: Where R1=OH and R2=O(CH2)m-(CF2)nCF3 with m=1-3 and n=0-3.

Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for the coating of polymeric materials onto substrates, for example, electronic device substrates such as semiconductor wafers, are provided. These compositions and methods are particularly suitable manipulating thickness of a polymeric coating in a single coating event. Such methods to control photoresist thickness are used to facilitate the layering of electronic circuitry in a three-dimensional fashion. Furthermore, the compositions of the present invention may be effectively used to deposit thick films of polymeric material in a uniform manner onto inorganic substrates which provides a significant benefit over conventional systems.

Abstract: A process for producing a pigment complex including the steps of dissolving a pigment in a supercritical state or subcritical state fluid and contacting the fluid containing the dissolved pigment with a polymer-containing solution.

Abstract: An ink carrier comprising a dispersion of at least one of silica nanoparticles surface modified with a hydrophobic group or metal oxide nanoparticles surface modified with a hydrophobic group exhibiting a substantially uniform distribution of said nanoparticles discretely distributed therewithin, said ink carrier being resistant to substantial aggregation of said nanoparticles distributed therewithin.

Abstract: A water-based, non-oily, scented, liquid composition, with an ultraviolet filter, to be applied manually by brush or sponge, or by using an air gun, to surfaces of a synthetic nature. When impregnated, such surfaces recover their shine to an extent according to the number of layers applied, and are renewed in appearance.

Abstract: A method for producing a pigment dispersion, including the steps of: preparing a fluid in a supercritical or subcritical state in which a pigment is dissolved; and introducing into a microreactor the fluid in a supercritical or subcritical state in which the pigment is dissolved and a solution containing a dispersant for dispersing the pigment in a dispersing medium, precipitating the pigment in the microreactor, and dispersing the precipitated pigment in the dispersing medium using the dispersant.

Abstract: A composition and related process for thinning oil-based paint, wherein the composition is a solvent external emulsion and comprises a hydrocarbon solvent, a surfactant and water.

Abstract: The present invention uses titanate compounds to replace chromates in metal primer paints used for corrosion protection on metal substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of end groups Y, where Y stands for (formula I), where Rf stands for CF3—(CH2)r—, CF3—(CH2)r—O—, CF3—(CH2)r—S—, CF3CF2—S—, SF5—(CH2)r—, [CF3—(CH2)r]2N—, [CF3—(CH2)r]NH— or (CF3)2N—(CH2)r—, B stands for a single bond, O, NH, NR, CH2, C(O)—O, C(O), S, CH2—O, O—C(O), N—C(O), C(O)—N, O—C(O)—N, N—C(O)—N, O—SO2 or SO2—O, R stands for alkyl having 1 to 4 C atoms, b stands for 0 or 1 and c stands for 0 or 1, q stands for 0 or 1, where at least one radical from b and q stands for 1, and r stands for 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, as end group in surface-active compounds, to corresponding novel compounds, and to processes for the preparation of these compounds.

Abstract: A coalescent composition for coating compositions such as paints, adhesives, and coatings comprising a blend of dibasic esters, specifically (i) esters of adipic, glutaric, and/or succinic diacids and/or (ii) esters of isomers of adipic acid have advantages, including efficiency and low VOC.

Abstract: The invention provides a surface active ingredient composition, which includes a base liquid including water which has dispersed therein in percentages by volume: Sodium Chloride 1 to 3% Magnesium 1 to 2% Calcium 1 to 2% Potassium 1 to 2% Sulphate 1 to 2% Carbon 0.5 to 1% Nitrate 1 to 2% and Phosphate 1 to 2% sodium chloride dissolved in the base liquid; and sodium alkyl ether sulphate dissolved in the base liquid, with the portion of the base liquid to sodium chloride and sodium alkyl ether sulphate being between 1:1:1.5 and 1:1:5. The invention further provides a process for producing same and uses thereof.

Abstract: An initial wetting auxiliary material is for applying to a vaporiser surface of an electrically heatable ceramic vaporiser body. The vaporiser body is used for operation in a physical vapour deposition (PVD) metallisation installation for vaporising aluminium. The vaporiser body contains nitrogen as a material component. The auxiliary material comprises a powder mixture which comprises (a) aluminium in powder form having a particle size which is at most 0.6 mm. The aluminium in powder form melts on the vaporiser surface after initiating the operation of the vaporiser body and reacted with the nitrogen of the vaporiser body to form an aluminium nitride layer on the vaporiser surface. The powder mixture further comprises (b) a wetting agent in powder form promoting an even and large-surface distribution of the molten aluminium on the vaporiser surface.

Abstract: A leveling agent for water-based floor polishes which contains a nonionic surfactant, characterized in that the nonionic surfactant is at least one member selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the general formula (1): R1—C(R2)H—CH2O—(C2H4O)m(C3H6O)n—H [wherein R1 represents C4-10 alkyl; R2 represents C6-12 alkyl; m is an integer of 1 to 10; n is an integer of 0 to 6; and the ethylene oxide unit(s) and the propylene oxide unit(s) are bonded in any desired sequence, i.e., in either block or random arrangement] and compounds represented by the general formula (II): R3O—(C2H4O)p(C3H6O)q—H [wherein R3 represents at least one residue of one or more aliphatic alcohols selected among 3,5,5-trimethylhexanol, isooctyl alcohol, isodecyl alcohol, isoundecyl alcohol, and isotridecyl alcohol; p is an integer of 0 to 8 and q is an integer of 0 to 8, provided that p+q is an integer of 2 to 8; and the ethylene oxide unit(s) and the propylene oxide unit(s) are bonded in any desired sequence, i.e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing particles, notably particles encapsulating an active substance. It also relates to particles obtainable by this process, dispersion thereof, and their use as a vehicle for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, diagnostic, veterinary, phytosanitary active substances or processed foodstuff.

Abstract: The solvent composition of the present invention comprises diphenylmethane derivative (a) represented in general formula (I) below, and polyether (b) represented by general formula (II) below, and has high safety, low odor-emission, excellent dissolving power for various organic materials, and high affinity for various substrates. (In the formula, n represents 1 or 2, each of x and y independently represents 0, 1, 2, or 3, each of R1 and R2 independently represents a C1-10 alkyl group, and when a plurality of R1 or R2 exist, they may be different.) (In the formula, m represents 1 to 10, p is 0, 1, 2, or 3, Prop represents a 1,2-propylene group, each of R3 and R4 independently represents a C1-10 alkyl group, and when m is 2 or more, methyl groups in 1,2-propylene groups represented by Prop may be randomly located.

Abstract: The present invention relates to porous magnesia of substantially spherical shape having a silica layer, which may be used as a carrier for deodorants, antibacterials, catalysts, slow action agents (the adsorbent having the possibility of decreasing the effect of the co-administered medicines or fertilizer and plastic additives, and body pigments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a mixture, comprising one or more alkyl esters of fatty acids and one or more esters of fatty acids of glycerol carbonate, as a fuel or solvent.

Abstract: A carrier liquid for agent concentrates which are added to polymerizates that are suitable for melt spinning is proposed, the carrier liquid comprising three components, namely a) a base oil as main constituent having a thermostability of more than 300° C.; b) at least one antioxidant acting as a radical trap; and c) at least one compound which deactivates catalysts for the polymerization of fiber-forming materials that are suitable for melt spinning. The carrier liquid is used for the production of an agent concentrate which contains color pigments, bactericides and/or fungicides for polymerizates that are suitable for melt spinning. The agent concentrates are used for spin dyeing textile fibers and technical fibers, particularly partially oriented yarns.

Abstract: The invention provides a dispersant for an aqueous dispersion of negatively charged or chargeable solid particulates which comprises a compound having an anchoring moiety linked to a polymeric hydrophilic moiety, the anchoring moiety containing at least one basic group and having an overall basicity and the polymeric moiety having a lower affinity for the particulate surface than the anchoring moiety. The invention also provides a coating composition containing the dispersant, an inkjet recording element containing the dispersant and methods of coating or reducing viscosity using the dispersant.

Abstract: A composition for applying a coating on a support at low temperature from a dispersion of at least a component of the coating to be deposited in the composition. The composition includes at least a strong and heavy solvent with a boiling point higher than 150° C. approximately, and a weak solvent with a boiling point less than 100° C. approximately. The solvents forming the composition must constitute a mixture that evaporates at a temperature less than 100° C. The composition is particularly useful for forming electrodes or electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries. The method and the device used for forming the coating use a dispersion spreader and an infrared lamp.

Abstract: A black matrix or coating includes carbon black including a first carbon black having an I2 number from 30 mg/g to 200 mg/g and a DBP from 20 cc/100 g to 45 cc/100 g.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a composition useful as an additive to a printing ink. In one embodiment a composition is used that includes a biologically derived base material formed from one or more saturated or unsaturated straight or branched chain triglycerides or combinations thereof, wherein the triglycerides are partially to fully hydrogenated and have a viscosity between about 50 and about 200,000 centipoise at temperatures about 72 degrees Fahrenheit. In another embodiment, the composition further includes a finely divided additive selected from the group consisting of polytetrafluoroethylene or hydrogenated triglycerides in an intimate admixture with the base material. Other aspects relate to a method of making an ink additive and method for printing paper stock by letter press or lithography.

Abstract: A diluent for a fluorine-containing silicone coating agent, said diluent comprising (A) at least one selected from diisopropyl ether and hexane, and (B) a fluorinated solvent having a boiling point, at atmospheric pressure, which is higher than that of the component (A) by at least 30° C. and is 180° C. or lower, with a weight ratio of the component (A) to the component (B) ranging from 95/5 to 50/50.

Abstract: Disclosed is a conductive paste for a multilayer electronic part to be screen-printed on a ceramic green sheet, comprising 70-95 weight % of conductive metal powder, a resin, and a solvent, wherein a phase angle ? in a dynamic viscoelastic measurement is within a range of from 43° to 72° at a frequency of 0.05 Hz and is within a range of 63° or less at a frequency of 30 Hz.

Abstract: A non-aqueous mixture solvent for a non-aqueous electrolytic solution to be used for electrochemical energy devices, which contains an aprotic solvent, and a fluorinated ketone of the formula: (wherein Rf1 and Rf2 each independently represents a fluorinated aliphatic group, or Rf1 and Rf2 together form a cyclic group, Q represents a fluorinated or non-fluorinated alkylene group or a bond, and n represents 0 or 1), and an electrolytic solution containing the mixture solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of end groups Y, where Y stands for CF3O— or F5S—, as hydrophobic end group in surface-active compounds, corresponding novel compounds, and processes for the preparation of these compounds.

Abstract: A liquid composition including: a radical polymerization inhibitor; a solvent; and a surfactant, wherein the content of the radical polymerization inhibitor is 0.1 to 50% by weight.

Abstract: Disclosed is ink for ink jet printing, which comprises: metal nanoparticles comprising a surfactant attached to surfaces thereof; and a first solvent, wherein the metal nanoparticles are present in an amount of 50˜70 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the ink, and the surfactant is present in an amount of 0.5˜5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the metal nanoparticles. Metal nanoparticles used in the ink and a method for preparing the metal nanoparticles are also disclosed. The method for preparing metal nanoparticles for use in ink for ink jet printing comprises a step of washing surplus surfactant with at least one solvent. By doing so, the surplus surfactant remaining on the surfaces of the metal nanoparticles can be minimized, resulting in a drop in viscosity of ink comprising the metal nanoparticles.

Abstract: The invention relates to energy storage devices such as capacitors and supercapacitors and non-aqueous solvent systems suitable for use as an electrolyte solvent therein. Devices incorporating the solvent system are suitable for use in, for example, wireless devices or automotive applications at high temperatures with minimal, if any mass loss. The solvent system has at least one low boiling component (preferably a nitrile, eg acetonitrile) at least one high boiling component compatible with said low boiling component (preferably lactones, eg ?-butyrolactone and/or organic carbonates eg ethylene carbonate or propylene carbonate); and wherein the components are selected in an amount such that said non-aqueous solvent system does not boil at the boiling point of the low viscosity solvent alone but has a boiling point greater than said low viscosity solvent alone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a washable paint comprising about 2.5 to 10 weight percent of a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight between 2,000 and 20,000, a water swellable clay in the amount of 0.5 to 1.5 weight percent; and a high molecular weight cellulosic thickener in the amount of about 1.0 to 2.5 weight percent, wherein the high molecular weight cellulosic thickener has a viscosity between 500 and 15,000 cps tested as a 2% by weight solution in water at 25° C. using a Brookfield DV-II+ viscometer with a number 21 spindle and a speed of 2 rpm, and wherein the paint has a viscosity of between 5,000 and 50,000 cps tested on a Brookfield DV-II+ viscometer with a number 6 spindle at 10 rpm and 52° C.

Abstract: A chemical composition is applied to the surface of a substrate to significantly increase its slip resistance properties. The composition comprises a di-methyl silicone compound, an oxidizing agent, an evaporation modifier, a sequestering agent, a hydrotopic agent, a base, and an organic solvent. Advantageously, the composition is readily applied via spraying or the like. It dries rapidly, causing the substrate to become highly slip-resistant even when wet.

Abstract: The preparation of concentrated solutions of oxime metal extractants, such as aldoximes and ketoximes, or mixtures of aldoxime and ketoxime, and the use thereof in formulating or preparing extraction reagent compositions for use in an extractant organic phase in a process of extracting metals from aqueous solutions containing metal values; and in particular, to concentrates which are solutions of individual ketoxime or aldoxime or mixtures of water-insoluble hydroxy aldoximes and ketoximes, in varying ratios by weight of 1:100 aldoxime to ketoxime, or conversely, 100:1 ketoxime to aldoxime, in water-immiscible hydrocarbon solvents or equilibrium modifiers. The invention also provides for maintaining stability of concentrates determined by accelerating rate calorimetry to define the ranges of oxime concentration and volume whereby the concentrate will be a stable, flowable, pourable and pumpable concentrate which can be safely stored long term.

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: Cellulose solvents, cellulose compositions, and methods of making and using the same. For example, a cellulose composition including cellulose dissolved in the following solvent: an amine-based composition, provided however, the amine-based composition is not ammonia; and a salt selected from the group including a thiocyanate salt, a halide salt, and a nitrate salt. Representative amine-based compositions include hydrazine, hydrazine hydrate, and ethylenediamine.

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

Abstract: A process for producing a monolithic ceramic electronic component, which includes: providing a ceramic slurry, a conductive paste and a ceramic paste; forming a plurality of composite structures each comprising a ceramic green sheet produced by shaping the ceramic slurry, internal circuit element films formed by applying the conductive paste partially onto a main surface of the ceramic green sheet so as to provide step-like sections, and a ceramic green layer which compensates for spaces defined by the step-like sections, the ceramic green layer being formed by applying the ceramic paste onto the region on the main surface of the sheet on which the element films are not formed so as to substantially compensate for the spaces; forming a green laminate by laminating the composite structures; and firing the green laminate. A monolithic ceramic electronic component which is produced through the process; a ceramic paste; and a production process for the paste are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dispersant that can be used to prevent compressors fouling. The dispersant is particularly useful in applications such as the prevention of fouling of compressor blades in compressors used for ethylene production. The dispersant is an admixture of the reaction product of a polyalkyl polyamine, an alkylphenol, and an aldehyde; and a polyalkyl acrylate polymer.

Abstract: An azeotropic mixture of perfluorobutylethylene and at least one of the group consisting of bromochloromethane, cyclopentane, cis-1,2 dichloroethylene, trans-1,2 dichloroethylene and dichloromethane useful for cleaning agents, blowing agents and certain of which are suitable for flash spinning of polyolefins to make plexifilamentary fibers.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a composition including a solvent and a functional material is prepared. The solvent includes at least one heterocyclic compound having one or more substituents and containing an oxygen atom as a constituent atom. The functional material is selected from a group including organic EL materials, conductive materials, insulative materials and semiconductive materials. Functional films and functional elements are prepared by using the composition.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing patterned magnetic or magneto-optical (MO) recording media, comprising steps of: (a) providing a workpiece including a substrate for a magnetic or magneto-optical (MO) recording medium, the workpiece including at least one major surface of hydrophilic character; (b) providing a liquid composition comprising a resist or thermoplastic polymer material, adapted for substantially complete wetting of the at least one major surface of the workpiece; (c) forming a layer of the resist or thermoplastic polymer material on the at least one major surface of the workpiece, comprising applying a thin layer of the liquid composition to the at least one major surface of the workpiece; and (d) patterning the at least one major surface of the workpiece utilizing the layer of the resist or thermoplastic polymer material.

Abstract: A universal paint solvent comprises, on a weight basis, 1-30% of an acidic material selected from the group consisting of sulfonic acids, phosphonic acids, phosphoric acids, and combinations thereof, together with 10-80% of an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohols, ethers, ketones, aldehydes, esters, and combinations thereof. In particular compositions, the acidic component is comprised of a mixture of two different acids. Alkyl esters, particularly acetate esters, are preferred organic solvents. Butyl acetate is a specifically preferred solvent. The compositions solvate a large variety of different paint formulations, and are effective at room temperature. The compositions have particular utility for cleaning paint delivery systems and equipment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel electrophoretic dispersion comprising a fluorinated solvent as the continuous phase, charged pigment particles or pigment containing microcapsules as the dispersed phase, and the charge of the pigment particles is provided by a charge controlling agent comprising:

Abstract: The present invention provides for an etch and mar resistant low VOC clear coating composition most suitable for use as a top clear coat in multi-layered OEM or refinish automative coatings. The coating composition includes isocyanate, silane and melamine components. The isocyanate component includes an aliphatic polyisocyanate. The composition may be formulated as a two-pack or one-pack coating composition, wherein the isocyanante functionalities are blocked with a blocker such as a mono-alcohol.