Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing a master batch of pigment, comprising mixing a pigment having a high aspect ratio, embedded in a material increasing bulk density of the pigment, with a plastic so as to produce a dispersion of pigment and plastic.

Abstract: Described is an interface material composition that includes rubber, phase change material and thermally conductive filler.

Abstract: A process and compositions for improving the resistance of cementitious products such as concrete, mortar, grout, paving, paving blocks, concrete pipe, concrete blocks, cellular concrete, extruded roof concrete, shot crete and concrete statuary to the penetration of water utilizes a minor amount of aqueous emulsion of rosin or a waxy substance in a major amount of water to form a substantially aqueous mixture utilized as the aqueous ingredient in the preparation of the cementitious product. The composition of an aqueous emulsion of rosin or a waxy substance, water, cement and aggregate provides, in addition to improved resistance to the penetration of water, maintains the strength of the cementitious product and can provide a vehicle for adding property enhancing agents to the cementitious product.

Abstract: An improved water resistant gypsum board is made by adding an aqueous wax emulsion containing a cationic surfactant to an aqueous slurry containing calcium sulfate and host particles at a slurry temperature which maintains calcium sulfate hemihydrate crystals. The wax emulsion is stable at the temperature of slurry which maintains the calcium sulfate hemihydrate. The slurry is then dewatered and rehydrated to form a gypsum board and dried at a temperature to melt the wax.

Abstract: The water resistance of gypsum compositions, such as those used in gypsum wallboard, is improved by incorporating in the compositions an aqueous emulsion containing a paraffinic hydrocarbon having a melting point of 40.degree. to 80.degree. C., montan wax and polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: Waxes and polymeric waxes can graft with a coupling agent by employing a radical process. The resulted grafted waxes can be applied:1. For Coating and bonding with surfaces of materials to be applied as water-proofing antirust and reinforcing fillers.2. As enhancing coupling agent to bond with plastics, rubber and asphalt.3. As adhesive materials.

Abstract: Compositions containing crystalline, straight chain, alkyl hydrocarbons as phase change materials including cementitious compositions containing the alkyl hydrocarbons neat or in pellets or granules formed by incorporating the alkyl hydrocarbons in polymers or rubbers; and polymeric or elastomeric compositions containing alkyl hydrocarbons.