Abstract: Compositions and methods for changing the color of non-wood substrates. A one step method uses a solution of a water soluble pigment or dye and a metal salt. The non-toxic solution can be sprayed on a primed or unprimed substrate without wiping. The method can produce an even color on a smooth substrate, or a simulated woodgrain pattern or color on a textured substrate. The composition and method can be used on substrates as varied as fiberboard, fiberglass, steel, vinyl, plastics, metals, concrete, brick, stone, and stucco. The composition can include a resin which is emulsified when added and subsequently demulsifies. A two step method includes the additional step of applying a gall ink to the substrate. The compositions can be distributed as kits containing multiple packages of dry or concentrated ingredients, which make the final composition(s) when hydrated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition comprising at least one binder and a multipurpose additive obtainable by reacting a vegetable oil with a diol or by transesterifying a vegetable oil lower alkyl ester with a diol, both reactions in the presence of a catalyst. The multipurpose additive is used to replace partly the solvent of the coating composition and/or to replace partly the binder thus reducing the VOC content and the viscosity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the reduction of the formaldehyde emission of wood-base materials by application of nitrogen-containing compounds, wherein (i) a mixture which comprises at least one polyamine and, if appropriate, up to 20% by weight, based on the mixture, of urea is applied to the wood-base material; (ii) polyamine is applied on or in the particle or fiber cake; (iii) polyamine is applied to the coating substrate used for surface finishing and/or (iv) polyamine is applied to the exposed areas; the polyamines having a molecular weight of at least 500 g/mol and at least 6 primary or secondary amino groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous pigment preparations containing (A) at least one organic and/or inorganic pigment, (B) a dispersant of formula (I) or (II), or mixtures of the dispersants of formula (I) and (II), (C) optionally wetting agents, (D) optionally other surfactants and/or dispersants, (E) optionally one or more organic solvents or one or more hydrotropic substances, (F) optionally other additives used conventionally for the production of aqueous pigment dispersions and (G) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous pigment preparation, containing (A) at least one organic and/or inorganic pigment, (B) a dispersing agent of the formulas (I), (II), (III) or (IV), or mixtures of the dispersing agent of the formulas (I), (II), (III) or (IV), (C) optionally a wetting agent (D) optionally further surfactants and/or dispersing agents, (E) optionally one or multiple organic solvents, or one or multiple hydrotropic substances, (F) optionally further additives common for the production of aqueous pigment dispersions, and (G) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous pigment preparation containing (A) at least one organic and/or inorganic pigment, (B) a dispersant of formula (I), (II), (III) or (IV) or mixtures of the dispersants of formula (I), (II), (III) or (IV), (C) optionally wetting agents, (C) optionally other surfactants and/other dispersants, (E) optionally at least one organic solvent or at least one hydrotropic substance, (F) optionally other additives commonly used to produce aqueous pigment dispersions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wiping stain composition having an open time greater than 15 minutes. The wiping stain composition includes a liquid alkyd emulsion derived from the reaction of at least one unsaturated fatty acid (e.g., a synthetic or natural oil), and an acid or acid anhydride and polyhydric alcohol, a reactive diluent derived from an alkyl ester of a natural oil or fatty acid, and a pigment. Typically, the oil content is greater than about 45 percent by weight.

Abstract: A coloring system can include a noble gas, colorant, and one or more vessels configured to convert the noble gas into a supercritical fluid, and/or receive and color an article of manufacture with the noble gas in the supercritical fluid state. A coloring process can include converting a noble gas into a supercritical fluid state; dissolving, suspending, or absorbing a colorant into the supercritical noble gas, and coloring an article of manufacture with the noble gas in the supercritical fluid state. A coloring composition can include a noble gas in a supercritical fluid state, and a colorant located in the supercritical noble gas.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous pigment preparations containing (A) at least one organic and/or inorganic pigment, (B) a dispersant of formula (I) or (II), or mixtures of the dispersants of formula (I) and (II), (C) optionally wetting agents, (D) optionally other surfactants and/or dispersants, (E) optionally one or more organic solvents or one or more hydrotropic substances, (F) optionally other additives used conventionally for the production of aqueous pigment dispersions and (G) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a colorant of the formula (2) where M=Ca, Sr or a combination of Ca and Sr.

Abstract: A method of coloring a substrate is disclosed that includes the steps of dissolving a vegetable oil ester based solvent wherein the ester is selected from a group consisting of esters having carbon chain length of C-1 to C-18 in a liquid solvent dye to form a low-sulfur containing dye formulation such that the vegetable oil ester is present in an amount of between about 5 and 80 percent by weight of the dye formulation, and mixing sufficient amounts of the dye formulation with the substrate to produce mixtures of predetermined color in which the levels of toxic substrate are substantially less than in otherwise equivalent mixtures that include hydrocarbon-based solvents.

Abstract: A stain repellent composition comprising a cellulose based compound which has been modified hydrophobically.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based silicone protectant composition and method for treating various solid surfaces including, but not limited to, fiber-based products, leather, or other soft or hard surfaces to impart water and stain repellency. The protectant composition comprises an MQ resin, a polyorganosiloxane fluid, a silicone solvent and water. The aqueous silicone-based protectant composition is hydrophobic and substantially free of surfactants. The protectant composition can be applied directly or indirectly to a solid surface using various application devices including, but not limited to, spray, aerosol, wipes, sponges and pads.

Abstract: A composition for coating a building material such as an article of architectural lumber or the like includes dicyclopentadiene modified oil and an oleoresinous component having a high solids content mixed therewith. The oleoresinous component is free of volatile organic compounds (VOC). An article of architectural lumber includes a substrate (e.g., wood, fiberboard, paper, or the like) and a coating disposed thereon, the coating being a dicyclopentadiene modified oil and an oleoresinous component having a high solids content mixed therewith. The oleoresinous component has a high solids content and is free of VOC. A method of coating a building material includes the steps of preparing a composition of dicyclopentadiene modified linseed oil and an oleoresinous component having a high solids content that is free of VOC, applying the composition to the building material, and allowing the composition to dry into a hardened film on the building material.

Abstract: A coating system for application to a porous substrate such as wood is disclosed. The coating system comprises a color-imparting stain or toner and a UV-curable clear coat. The stain and/or toner contains an aldimine or a ketimine that improves the adhesion of the coating system to the substrate.

Abstract: A crackle finish, method of forming a crackle finish and a kit for forming a crackle finish. The crackle finish includes a base coat of latex paint or stain on a surface to be treated. A crackle coating is applied over the base coat and dried to tack dry or completely dried. A latex wood filler is applied over the crackle medium. As the latex wood filler dries, it forms islands or domains separated by cracks or valleys revealing glimpses of the underlaying base coat.

Abstract: Stains and methods of forming stains comprising saturated hydrochloric acid solutions of blended metallic salts that are chemically reactive with masonry concrete, stone, and like materials. The concentrated stains produce a full spectrum of colors derived from earth elements in the metals and transition element group, and from ores, and refined chemicals. Groups of concentrated mixtures emphasize the colors black, yellow, cyan and magenta to produce an overall earth-tone color. By separately dissolving each heavy metal constituent in an acid solution to the point of total saturation or crystallization, and then adding these mixtures to a predetermined base acid mixture, a stable, concentrated stain results. The individual ingredients are blended to produce a chosen color spectrum by adjusting mixture proportions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of utilizing a non-metallic composition to adhere one or more dental or orthodontic fixtures to hard dental tissue, wherein the non-metallic compositions harden in the mouth to form substantially permanent fixtures. The compositions comprise an amount of an essential oil effective to alter the sensory properties, i.e., the taste or smell, of the composition, and that desirably imparts a pleasant taste and/or odor. The essential oil further advantageously provides the composition, once hardened in the mouth, with a surface more hydrophobic than a corresponding composition, thereby inhibiting the deposition or formation of bacterial plaque.

Abstract: A process for coloring an unglazed ceramic with an aqueous colorant solution containing a chromium (III) coordination compound which is at least partially neutralized and stable, including (a) dissolving a carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, an organic dicarboxylic acid having a general formula (COOH)—(CH2)n—(COOH), where n ranges from 0 to 10, and an unsaturated, organic dicarboxylic acid in water at a temperature ranging from 40 to 60° C. to provide an aqueous solution of a carboxylic acid; (b) adding a chromium (III) compound to the aqueous solution of a carboxylic acid while stirring for a time and at a temperature effective for reaction to form an aqueous solution containing a chromium (III) coordination compound; (c) filtering the aqueous solution containing the chromium (III) coordination compound to provide a filtered aqueous solution; and (d) adjusting pH of the filtered aqueous solution to a pH ranging from 3 to 6.

Abstract: An improved emulsification base and a method for manufacturing same for non-aqueous chemical additives comprisesa mixture of water from 68 to 92 percent, of 2-amino-2 methyl-1 propanol from 0.1 to 0.2 percent, of an emulsifying surfactant blend from about 2.2 to 3.2 percent, of methyl esters of soybean oil from about 15-20 percent and of a 30% solution of polymer thickener from about 0.25 to 0.50 percent.

Abstract: An applicator for temporarily masking stains on clothing includes a canister having an chamber for containing fluid, a water based, stain masking solution disposed within the chamber of the canister, and a brush or a spray head applying the stain masking solution from the chamber of the canister on a stain requiring masking. The stain masking solution covers the stain so that the stain is substantially concealed. The canister has an elongate annular wall having an open end at one end thereof, and an end wall closing the other end of the annular wall. Preferably, the stain masking solution consists of: resin--approximately 10.0 percent by weight; isopropanol--approximately 15.0 percent by weight; water--approximately 55.0 percent by weight; titanium dioxide--approximately 15.0 percent by weight; and ammonia--approximately 5.0 percent by weight.

Abstract: Wood-based products, to which an overlay material is attached, are pretreated with an aqueous suspension of alkaline, inorganic, multivalent compound such as magnesium hydroxide and a binding agent and then allowed to dry fixing the antistaining compound on the surface of the wood member. Selected additives can be added to the aqueous suspension to enhance application and surface properties. Thereafter the treated members are installed, a typical application being as wood-based underlayment or structural subflooring in flooring construction. When a vinyl floor covering material is attached to the pretreated panel, the treatment functions as a stain blocker preventing unsightly staining of the vinyl floor covering over time.

Abstract: A waterborne wiping stain for wood is provided with an excellent combination of sprayability, lubricity, sag resistance, and holdout by employing a combination of thickeners including hectorite clay, cellulosic thickener, and an associative thickener.

Abstract: Low VOC penetrating compositions for staining and protecting porous substrates such as wood, concrete, cement, brick and the like, comprising aqueous dispersions of polyurethane-ureas.

Abstract: An iron based stain and an iron coating both concurrently formed through the blending or mixture of predetermined amounts of iron particles with one of a variety of acidic solutions wherein the iron stain is defined by an acidic solution of iron oxide and the iron coating is defined by the collected, non-suspended iron particles in a slurry and/or paste-like state. The exposed surfaces of masonry, concrete, stone and like materials are thereby provided with an architecturally decorative appearance after application of either the iron stain or iron coating.

Abstract: A form adapted to facilitate the neat stacking and bundling of newspapers to be recycled, the form being composed of a pair of complementary sections whose dimensions are such as to accommodate folded standard newspapers and unfolded tabloids. Each section of the form is created from a cardboard blank that is scored, slotted and die cut to define a side wall and major and minor end walls at right angles thereto, each of these walls having a fold-in bottom flap. Projecting from the minor end wall is a locking tongue and cut into the major end wall is a slot to receive a locking tongue. To assemble the form, the sections are placed in opposing relation with their minor and major end walls overlapped, the locking tongue of one section being received in the slot of the other section. In its assembled state, the fold-in flaps of the walls are overlapped at the corners of the form to maintain its rectangular shape.

Abstract: A composition for use as wood stain comprises water, a cosolvent such as glycol, a system binder such as mineral oil, baby oil or a long-oil alkyd resin emulsion, and a printing ink dispersion as the coloring agent. The composition is transparent and translucent, easy to apply, quick to dry, does not separate into components or phases and can be formulated in a large variety of vivid and uniform colors. Thus, a water-based wood stain is provided which is expected to meet or exceed expected United States Environmental Protection Agency standards. A principal advantage of the composition is provision of an enormous range of colors which can be certified as consistent in color match by existing color specification systems, e.g., Pantene color matching system.

Abstract: A composition for use as a wood stain comprises water, glycerin, mineral or baby oil, and a flexographic printing ink as the pigment provider. The composition is transparent and translucent, easy to apply, quick to dry and can be formulated in a large variety of colors. Thus, a water based wood stain is provided which is expected to meet or exceed expected EPA standards. A principal advantage of the composition is provision of an enormous range of colors which can be certified as consistent in color match by existing color specification systems, e.g., Pantene color matching system.

Abstract: The invention relates to air-drying and finishing coats for wood for exterior and interior finishes, comprising the so-called nonvolatile matter, which represents an intimate mixture of modified natural oils, pigments, extenders and small proportions of varnish additives, and a low-boiling petroleum hydrocarbon, which is suitable as a solvent and is present in an amount of .ltoreq.15% by weight, based on the total amount.An air-drying stain for exterior finishes is to be provided, with which a spotty or mottled appearance of the dried surface is avoided reliably even after a single coat of paint.This objective is accomplished by a stain, the mixture of chemically modified natural oils of which have a consistency, so that the efflux time from a DIN 53,211 4 mm viscosity cup is between 28 and 35 seconds, and the extender of which comprises a fine, cryptocrystalline, amorphous silicon dioxide, in which the proportion of particles with a particle size less than 40 .mu.m is greater than 95%.

Abstract: Waterborne penetrating coating compositions and a method for applying the coating compositions to wood surfaces are disclosed. The coating compositions include a resin component comprising a first maleinized linseed oil having a low molecular weight in the range of about 1,000 to 3,000, a second maleinized linseed oil having a medium molecular weight in the range of about 4,000 to 8,000 and a medium-long oil length water-reducible alkyd resin, and a solvent component comprising water and propylene glycol tertiary butyl ether (PTB) as a coupling solvent. The coating compositions also preferably include an alkaline solubilizer for neutralizing the resin component and an aliphatic hydrocarbon for controlling evaporation of the solvent component after the coating component is applied to the wood surface.

Abstract: The coating of surfaces to impart gloss and protect from weathering, and the use of solvents in paint formulations, are disclosed; the following being exemplary: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are saturated alkyls having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms therein. R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, alternatively, may be the same and form a nitrogen heterocyclic compound such as that derived from, for example, a pyrrolidine, a piperidine or a hexahydroazepine.

Abstract: A staining composition for use in manufacturing artificial tooth, etc. which is composed of Ca and P at their atomic ratio (Ca/P) in a range of from 0.05 to 0.33; and 5 to 28 mol % of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.

Abstract: An oil-in-water-in-oil coating composition comprising (a) an oil continuous phase comprising a solution of an oil soluble resin or drying oil or mixtures thereof in a water immiscible solvent, (b) an aqueous discontinuous phase comprising an emulsion with pH of about 4 to 10 of water insoluble resin in an aqueous medium, and (c) an effective dispersing amount of a dispersing agent for dispersing (b) in (a) consisting essentially of hydrated starch or a hydrated starch component.

Abstract: A conductive pretreatment solution is disclosed which renders dried wood electrostatically coatable through several coatings while minimizing contamination of the topcoat. The pretreatment solution comprises a volatile liquid carrier selected from water and organic solvents, the carrier having dissolved therein, per 100 parts by volume of total solution, (1) from 0.2 to 3 parts by volume of an organic quaternary ammonium compound having a molecular weight below about 1000, (2) from 0.2 to 10 parts by volume of a low volatile liquid polyol having a molecular weight below about 400, and (3) from 0.1 to 3 parts by weight of an inorganic ionizable salt having a capacity to absorb moisture, especially chlorides of a cation selected from the group consisting of ammonium, magnesium and calcium.

Abstract: Nonpigmented gelled wood stains are prepared from aniline dyestuffs, a solvent other than benzyl alcohol and dibenzylidene sorbitol as gellant therefor.

Abstract: Nonpigmented wood stains suitable for use on unprimed hardwood surfaces are prepared from aniline dyestuffs and a solvent by the addition of cellulose ethers thereto. In a preferred embodiment the stains additionally contain dibenzylidene sorbitol as a gellant.

Abstract: A water borne wood stain resistant to pigment settling prior to use. A preferred formulation contains the following components in approximate parts by weight:______________________________________ Component Amount ______________________________________ Film forming resin 5-8 Pigment 5-15 Water thickener 0.5-2 Water 89.

Abstract: A water-based stain having a working time of from about 1 to about 3 minutes and a tack-free drying time of from about 10 to about 15 minutes at 160.degree. F. comprises an acrylic latex, a drying oil, ester gum, a glycol, a hydrocarbonaceous solvent, and pigment.

Abstract: A racing tire coated with a composition that contains rubber extracted from used tires dispersed in a combination solvent has increased traction, pliability and service length over untreated racing tires. The extracted rubber can be natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or a mixture thereof, while the solvent includes a major amount of a mixed hydrocarbon petroleum distillate, and minor amounts of dimethyl ketone and methyl salicylate.

Abstract: To simulate the appearance of weathered wood, newer wood is treated with a compound that includes the combination of a first part of an oil-type carrier, a second part of rotten stone and a third part of wax. A surface of the wood is first subjected to a blackening procedure as by burning or dipping in a suitable stain. The surface is then treated with the compound. Thereafter, highlights are developed in the surface by scraping and/or buffing. A somewhat less-aged look also is obtained by suitably staining rough-sawed lumber.