Abstract: A polyurethane-based binder dispersion is described. The polyurethane based binder dispersion comprises: a polyurethane, which comprises: (A) a polyisocyanate; (B) a first polyol having a chain with two hydroxyl functional groups at one end of the chain and no hydroxyl groups at an opposed end of the chain; (C) a second polyol having a chain with two hydroxyl functional groups at both ends of the chain; (D) a carboxylic acid functional group with two hydroxyl functional groups; and (E) a compound shown in formula (1): m(M+) n(X)—R—Y— (1), wherein m is 0 or 1, M is a metal, n is 2 to 10, X is an amino group, R is a C1 to C18 alkyl group, a C6 to C30 aromatic compound or a C4 to C20 aliphatic cyclic compound, and Y is SO3- or SO3H, with the proviso that when m is 0, Y is SO3H and when m is 1, Y is SO3-.

Abstract: Provided is a coating composition capable of forming a coating film which exhibits excellent durability and is suitable for repair. It is a coating composition containing a resin component and a pigment, in which a linear expansion coefficient at a temperature equal to or less than a glass transition temperature of a nonvolatile component is 3.2×10?5/K or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high pressure laminate panel having a surface layer on at least one panel surface, which has as the outermost layer a polymer coating with a polyurethane(meth)acrylate polymer, and which is characterized by excellent scratch resistance and resistance to weathering. Furthermore, a method for the production of polyurethane(meth)acrylate-coated high pressure laminate panels is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a graphite component comprising a metal substrate; and a graphite layer formed on the metal substrate. The metal substrate has one or more straight portions and one or more bent portions, which preferably forms a zigzag shape, each bent portion has a round shape, and a number of bent portions is two or greater. The graphite component may improve a heat radiation effect, such that lifespan characteristic and performance of an electronic device may be further improved.

Abstract: The present invention is a curable composition characterized by including a 2-cyanoacrylate and a particle containing titanium oxide and silicon oxide. The preferable content of the particle is in a range from 0.1 to 10.0 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the 2-cyanoacrylate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a two-component polyurethane adhesive having high strength and elasticity at a particularly low glass transition temperature, suitable as a structural adhesive. The adhesive according to the invention contains a triol, a diol, a polyamine, a polyisocyanate and a polyurethane polymer having isocyanate groups in certain ratios, and a Fe(III) or Ti(IV) or Zr(IV) or Hf(IV) chelate-complex-catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermosetting resin which enables the production of a carbon fiber reinforced plastic having a good workability and excellent mechanical properties by hand lay up (HUP) molding, resin transfer molding (RTM) or vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VaRTM). The urethane (meth) acrylate compound (A) according to the present invention is an urethane (meth) acrylate produced by reacting a compound having two or more isocyanate groups with a monoalcohol compound containing ethylenically unsaturated groups or by reacting a compound having two or more isocyanate groups with a monoalcohol compound containing ethylenically unsaturated groups and an alcohol compound having two or more hydroxyl groups, said urethane (meth) acrylate compound (A) being characterized by having an isocyanate group and ethylenically unsaturated groups.

Abstract: An adhesive two-part formulation is provided that includes an amount of free-radical curable monomers, each of said monomers containing at least one acrylate moiety. Also preset in the formulation is an amount of a chlorosulfonated polymer; a Lewis acid; a polyfunctional monomer amount of dimethacrylate monomer, trimethacrylate monomer, an elastomer, a thermoplastic additive, or a combination thereof. A borane-amine complex is provided as an activator. A process of applying the formulation to a substrate includes mixing together the formulation components such that each part has a storage stability at 50° C. for 30 days where the viscosity at 30 days is within 40% of an initial viscosity. The mixture is applied to the substrate and then allowed to cure to achieve an initial strength of at least 345 kiloPascals (kPa) within 30 minutes and 40 minutes for adhesive:activator weight ratio of 1:1 and 10:1, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a micro-encapsulated self-repairing polymerizable composition that comprises at least one selected polymerizable compound to be integrated into organic, inorganic or composite materials for the self-repairing of damages incurred in the use conditions thereof, characterized in that micro-encapsulated polymerizable composition is integrated alone into said materials and, after the release of the microcapsule and in the absence of a catalyst, spontaneously polymerizes in the presence of a polymerization-triggering agent that is absent in said materials but naturally occurs during the use thereof, thus repairing said damages.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition comprising methyl methacrylate MMA, at least one elastomer and/or a core-shell polymer, and at least one radical former, as an adhesive, sealant or coating for gluing, sealing or coating substrates containing plasticized PVC.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition comprising (a) an unsaturated polyester resin and/or a methacrylate functional resin, wherein the resin composition further comprises an aromatic amine (b) according to formula (1) in which P1 is an organic residue, R1=H or a C1-C6 alkyl, R2=H or CH3.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for creating extremely high permittivity dielectric materials for use in capacitors and energy storage devices. High permittivity materials suspended in an organic non-conductive media matrix with enhanced properties and methods for making the same are disclosed. Organic polymers, shellac, silicone oil, and/or zein formulations are utilized to produce thin film low conductivity dielectric coatings. Transition metal salts as salt or oxide matrices are formed at low temperatures utilizing mild reducing agents.

Abstract: Preparing a polyurethane with polyurethane-polyether and polyurethane-polyester blocks with at least 2 polyurethane-polyester end blocks joined to an alkoxysilane end group, by reaction of a polyether polyol (A) with a stoichiometric excess of an aliphatic diisocyanate (B), then reaction of the polyurethane formed with a stoichiometric excess of a polyester polyol, then reaction of the polyurethane formed with a stoichiometric amount of an isocyanatosilane (D); polyurethane formed by said method; corresponding adhesive composition, further comprising a crosslinking catalyst method of assembly of 2 substrates employing the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are two-component lignosulfonate adhesives, methods of synthesizing two-component lignosulfonate adhesives, kits comprising two-component lignosulfonate adhesives and methods of using two-component lignosulfonate adhesives.

Abstract: A urethane adhesive composition includes a first liquid and a second liquid, the first liquid containing a prepolymer obtained by reacting a polyisocyanate and a high-molecular-weight polyol (I), and at least one filler selected from talc and calcium carbonate, and containing 20 parts by mass or more of talc, 0 to 40 parts by mass of calcium carbonate, and 10 parts by mass or more of zeolite based on 100 parts by mass of the polyisocyanate, the high-molecular-weight polyol (I), and the prepolymer in total, the second liquid containing a high-molecular-weight polyol (II) and a low-molecular-weight polyol, the ratio of the number of moles of hydroxyl groups derived from the low-molecular-weight polyol to the total number of moles of hydroxyl groups derived from the high-molecular-weight polyol (I) and the high-molecular-weight polyol (II) being four or more.

Abstract: The invention relates to moisture-curing compositions which comprise at least one aromatic isocyanate group-bearing polyisocyanate and at least one dialdimine of formula (I). The compositions according to the invention have a longer open time and at the same time a shorter curing time, they are storage-stable and cure without forming bubbles. They are especially suitable as adhesives, sealing agents, potting compounds or coating materials, the use as sealing agents being especially advantageous.

Abstract: A method of forming an adhesive bond between a first substrate and a second substrate includes applying a semi-crystalline polymeric adhesive composition to a bonding area of the first substrate, and, after applying, disposing the second substrate adjacent to and in contact with the composition to form a workpiece. After disposing, the method includes heating the workpiece to cure the composition and thereby form a crosslinked polymeric adhesive material. After heating, the method includes cooling the workpiece such that the material has a crystalline molecular structure. Concurrent to cooling, the method includes imposing a stress on the material to thereby orient the crystalline molecular structure in a desired direction, and, after imposing, dissipating the stress along the crystalline molecular structure in the desired direction to thereby form the adhesive bond between the first substrate and the second substrate.

Abstract: A process for continuous manufacturing of moisture-curable polyurethane formulations used as sealants and adhesives. The process is characterized by the fact that the reactive components are introduced independently, and without the need for a prepolymer, to a mixer. Solid or liquid raw materials can be either pre-blended or fed directly to the mixer, a twin-screw extruder, which provides the requisite energy to homogenously mix the raw materials and drive the chemical reaction. The process is designed so that the extruder barrel and screw allow variable feed addition and heat exchange down the length of the machine. This allows various operations to be performed at different points in the extruder, including reaction, dispersive mixing, distributive mixing and devolitization.

Abstract: A process for making UV curable pressure sensitive adhesive compositions by derivatizing an acrylic polymer with a derivatizing agent prepared from a hydroxy-functional acrylate monomer and a diisocyanate. The derivatizing agent typically has a ratio of hydroxy-functional acrylate monomer to diisocyanate greater than about 1:1. Also disclosed are UV curable pressure sensitive adhesives made with the derivatizing agent and methods for adhering substrates with pressure sensitive adhesive compositions.

Abstract: A moisture-curable and biodegradable adhesive that includes the reaction product of: (a) an isocyanate component having an average functionality of at least 2; (b) an active hydrogen component having an average functionality greater than 2.1; and (c) an ionic salt component having an average hydroxyl or amino functionality, or combination thereof, of at least 1.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that addition of certain carboxylic acid derivatives of siloxanes to thermosetting adhesive compositions and die-attach pastes renders such compositions and pastes extremely resistant to resin bleed. The present invention provides siloxane-carboxylic acid compounds useful as anti-bleed additives. Also provided are adhesive compositions and pastes containing the compounds of the invention, which are particularly useful in applications that require little to no resin bleed prior to curing of the compositions (such as e.g., electronic packaging applications).

Abstract: A composition capable of radiation activated catalysis is provided. The composition comprises a metal compound, a mercapto compound and an olefinic compound. Radiation curable urethane compositions comprising the disclosed composition are also provided. The radiation curable urethane compositions comprise the disclosed composition, a hydroxyl compound and an isocyanate compound. Activation of the composition by radiation in a urethane formulation provides for an efficient method of curing the urethane composition. Coating and adhesive compositions comprising the radiation curable urethane compositions are also provided. In addition, methods for coating and bonding substrates are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are two-component lignosulfonate adhesives, methods of synthesizing two-component lignosulfonate adhesives, kits comprising two-component lignosulfonate adhesives and methods of using two-component lignosulfonate adhesives.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that modified calcium carbonates can be used as fillers for the preparation of non-abrasive adhesive formulations that are useful in microelectronic applications. The modified calcium carbonate fillers possess functional groups, which form strong bonds to the thermoset matrix. Invention compositions display excellent rheological properties, in addition to a low coefficient of thermal expansion.

Abstract: Thermosetting adhesive compositions formed from an epoxy resin containing nano-sized core-shell particles, one or more thermoplastic toughening agent containing an amine-terminated polyethersulfone, and at least one multi-functional epoxy resin, together with at least one amine curing agent to allow full cure of the adhesive composition up to 400° F. are provided herein. Such compositions are useful for forming adhesive films that can bond composite/metal/honeycomb structures for aerospace including bonding of aircraft leading or trailing edges, acoustic nacelle structures, horizontal and vertical tail, and various other structures, as well as for other high performance industrial applications.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe ambient temperature pressing (“cold pressing”) of a wood-based product using protein/PAE adhesives within industrially suitable set times and press pressures. A method includes preparing an adhesive comprising a protein source and polyamideamine-epichlorohydrin (PAE) resin, applying the adhesive to one or more wood-based components, and cold pressing the one or more wood-based components to form a wood-based structure, the cold pressing being the only pressing operation in the formation of the wood-based structure after applying the adhesive to the one or more wood-based components. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: An adhesive containing polyisocyanate and a polyol containing at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol. The adhesive is particularly suitable for use on wood.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a thermoplastic polyisocyanate polyaddition product based on polyisocyanate (i) and compounds which are reactive toward polyisocyanate, with or without the use of chain extenders, a first catalyst (iv) and/or auxiliaries and/or additives (v), wherein a second catalyst is initially vaporized and then applied to the polyisocyanate polyaddition product by condensation, and to the products prepared therefrom.

Abstract: A transparent laminate is produced by preparing a pair of transparent substrates, forming a sealing portion along the periphery on one of the transparent substrates for sealing a curable resin composition, supplying the curable resin composition in a region on the transparent substrate surrounded by the sealing portion, overlaying the other transparent substrate on the supplied curable resin composition in a reduced pressure atmosphere so that the curable resin composition is sealed as it is sandwiched between the pair of transparent substrates, and subsequently curing the curable resin composition in an atmosphere having a higher pressure than the pressure of the atmosphere in which the composition is sandwiched, to produce the transparent laminate.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a one-component aqueous polyurethane dispersion composition (PD) as a primer for the adhesion of plastic films (KF) by means of an aqueous one-component polyurethane dispersion adhesive (DK). The aqueous polyurethane dispersion composition (PD) comprises a polyurethane (P1) and carbodiimide groups and/or carboxyl groups, and the polyurethane dispersion adhesive (DK) comprises a polyurethane (P2) and carbodiimide groups, and carboxyl groups such that the aqueous polyurethane dispersion composition (PD) and the aqueous polyurethane dispersion adhesive (DK) react with one another in a polyaddition reaction when heated to a temperature of 50° C. or more. The invention also relates to primer-coated plastic films, to composite bodies produced therefrom and to methods for the production thereof.

Abstract: The invention is a two part composition comprising: A. an isocyanate functional group containing component comprising one or more polyisocyanates and one or more isocyanate functional group containing prepolymers having in its backbone the residue of one or more chains derived from polypropylene oxide, copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide or mixtures thereof wherein equivalent weight of the chains are predominantly about 780 or greater; B. an isocyanate reactive component comprising one or more polypropylene oxide, copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide or mixtures thereof having equivalent weights predominantly about 960 or greater and terminal groups which are reactive with isocyanate groups; C.

Abstract: An optical fiber sensing apparatus includes: a substrate configured to deform in response to an environmental parameter; an optical fiber sensor including a core having at least one measurement location disposed therein and a protective coating surrounding the optical fiber sensor, the protective coating made from a polyimide material; and an adhesive configured to adhere the optical fiber sensor to the substrate, the adhesive made from the polyimide material.

Abstract: Anaerobic adhesive and sealant compositions in film form, film spool assemblies containing such compositions in film form and preapplied versions thereof on matable parts are provided.

Abstract: A one-component, moisture curing composition that has a) at least one polyurethane polymer P1, being liquid at room temperature and having isocyanate groups and b) at least one polyurethane polymer A of the formula (Ia) or (Ib), being solid at room temperature and having aldimine groups with a melting point in the range from 40° C. to 80° C., the composition 1) being capable of being applied warm; 2) having adjustable cure times and a good initial strength with suitable application properties; 3) curing under the influence of humidity without bubbles; and 4) having a good elasticity and mechanical rigidity after curing.

Abstract: To provide a transparent laminate having a pair of transparent substrates integrated via an adhesive layer, in which the adhesive layer has good tear resistance and good adhesion to the transparent substrates and has excellent transparency. In a first atmosphere, a sealed space having a curable resin composition 14 accommodated between a pair of transparent substrates 10a and 10b, is formed, and then the curable resin composition 14 is cured in a state where the outside of the sealed space is made to be a second atmosphere having a pressure higher than the first atmosphere. As the above curable resin composition, a curable resin composition comprising a urethane oligomer (a) having from 1.8 to 4 curable functional groups on average which are either or both of an acryloyloxy group and a methacryloyloxy group, per molecule, and a hydroxyalkyl methacrylate (b) having a C3-8 hydroxyalkyl group having 1 or 2 hydroxy groups, is used.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising: a) one or more isocyanate functional prepolymers; b) one or more compounds containing a cycloaliphatic tertiary amine; c) one or more compounds containing a peroxide group; and d) one or more acrylate containing components. The system can be used in the form of a two part adhesive or in the form of a one part adhesive and an activator adapted to be applied to the surface of one or more of the substrates to which the adhesive is to be bonded.

Abstract: A one-component polyurethane composition includes at least one polyurethane prepolymer having terminal isocyanate groups which is prepared from at least one polyisocyanate and at least one polyol, and to at least one catalyst system which is obtainable from at least one bismuth compound and at least one aromatic nitrogen compound. The polyurethane composition may be used as an adhesive, sealant, coating or lining. Finally, catalysts for polyurethane compositions are disclosed which represent coordination compounds between bismuth and at least one aromatic nitrogen compound.

Abstract: A method of forming an adhesive bond between a first substrate and a second substrate includes applying a semi-crystalline polymeric adhesive composition to a bonding area of the first substrate, and, after applying, disposing the second substrate adjacent to and in contact with the composition to form a workpiece. After disposing, the method includes heating the workpiece to cure the composition and thereby form a thermoset polymeric adhesive material that is crosslinked. After heating, the method includes cooling the workpiece such that the material has a crystalline molecular structure. Concurrent to cooling, the method includes imposing a stress on the material to thereby orient the crystalline molecular structure in a desired direction, and, after imposing, dissipating the stress along the crystalline molecular structure in the desired direction to thereby form the adhesive bond between the first substrate and the second substrate.

Abstract: Solvent free, moisture curable reactive hot melt adhesives are prepared using an oxazolidine functional prepolymer and a polyfunctional isocyanate.

Abstract: Method for making lignocellulosic composites by adhering lignocellulosic substrates together. A first variant of the method involves using an adhesive composition that comprises a reaction product of (i) first ingredient selected from a soy protein or lignin and (ii) at least one substantially formaldehyde-free curing agent that includes at least one amine, amide, imine, imide, or nitrogen-containing heterocyclic functional group that can react with at least one functional group of the soy protein. A second variant of the method involves using an adhesive composition that comprises a reaction product of (i) a protein or lignin, (ii) a first compound that includes at least one amine, amide, imine, imide or nitrogen-containing heterocyclic functional group that can react with at least one functional group of the protein and (iii) a curing agent.

Abstract: A laminate includes a backing material coated with an adhesive composition. The adhesive composition includes a cured silylated polyurethane composition derived from polyester based polyurethane prepolymer. The silylated polyurethane composition when partially silylated is especially useful for pressure sensitive adhesives where it imparts superior adhesive and cohesive performance thereto.

Abstract: The invention consists of an adhesive element (1) of the type comprising a plastic laminar support (2), an adhesive layer (3) applied to the support (2) and a protective layer (5) applied in a removable manner to the adhesive layer (3), the adhesive layer (3) being defined by a cold-polymerised polyurethane mixture between the support (2) and the protective layer (5). The process provides for formation of the adhesive layer (3) by applying a polyurethane mixture (9a) on the support (2) and subsequently cold-polymerising at ambient temperature the polyurethane mixture (9a) between the support (2) and the protective layer (5).

Abstract: A moisture-curable and biodegradable adhesive that includes the reaction product of: (a) an isocyanate component having an average functionality of at least 2; (b) an active hydrogen component having an average functionality greater than 2.1; and (c) an ionic salt component having an average hydroxyl or amino functionality, or combination thereof, of at least 1.

Abstract: Synthesis methods for creating polymeric compounds comprising dihydroxyphenyl derivatives (DHPD), or DHPp i.e. polymers modified with DHPD, with desired surface active effects are described. The polymer backbone of DHPp has structural or performance features that can be tailored to control physical properties of DHPp, allowing it to be useful for different applications i.e. tissue adhesives or sealants, adhesion promoting coatings, and antifouling coatings.

Abstract: An improved method of fabricating a spiral wound module seals a juncture between each scroll face, preferably a smooth, trimmed scroll face, and a central permeate tube. The tube is generally perpendicular to the scroll face. Modules produced using the improved method have fewer insertion point leaks than those produced without using the improved method.

Abstract: The reaction of diner acids, C10-C20 dicarboxylic acids, and alkylene diamines having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms provides polyamides having good oil and solvent resistance, high heat resistance, flexibility, and relatively low melt viscosities.

Abstract: A soft magnetic metal strip laminate that has high adhesion strength between metal strips, free from delamination, an excellent magnetic property, a high space factor, and a process for production thereof. A process for production of a soft magnetic metal strip laminate that includes plural soft magnetic metal strips laminated by using a polyamide acid solution includes the steps of applying the polyamide acid solution on the soft magnetic metal strip, performing semicuring heat treatment to obtain the degree of imidization of the polyamide acid solution which is in the range of 15 to 70%, laminating plural soft magnetic metal strips to each other through the polyamide acid solution, and performing the heat treatment of the heating and the hot pressing to obtain the degree of imidization of the polyamide acid solution which is more than 90%.

Abstract: A method for bonding a substantially transparent substrate within an opening of a structure, including steps of applying to a substantially transparent substrate a primer composition that includes a colorant; applying an adhesive to the structure defining the opening; and installing the substantially transparent substrate within the opening, wherein the resulting installed substrate is substantially free of any ceramic enamel. Also disclosed are assemblies that include a primer composition that includes a colorant and is substantially free of any ceramic enamel.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions which contain at least one isocyanate-containing polyurethane polymer P, which is produced from at least one polyisocyanate and at least one polyol, in addition to at least one aldimine-containing compound of formula (I). The compositions are stable during storage and harden quickly under the influence of moisture, are non-porous and do no not separate rich substances. Said compositions, the hardened compositions, and the resulting separated products are odor-less. The compositions can be used as an adhesive, sealant or coating which exhibit good mechanical properties and adhesion.

Abstract: The invention relates to innovative flexible packaging forms comprising at least 2 different layers of material joined by means of one or more adhesive layers, at least one of these adhesive layers comprising a carbodiimide or a mixture of two or more carbodiimides, to a method for producing them and to the use thereof.