Abstract: The present invention relates to preparation of a polymer coating comprising or consisting of polymer chains comprising or consisting of units of 2-methoxyethyl acrylate synthesized by Surface-Initiated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (SI ATRP) such as ARGET SI ATRP or AGET SI ATRP and uses of said polymer coating.

Abstract: The present invention includes polymer interlayers that are used in multiple layer glazing panels. Interlayers of the present invention comprise a thermoplastic polymer, a plasticizer, a tungsten oxide agent, and a stabilizing agent that prevents the degradation of the tungsten oxide agent. Interlayers incorporating such components have improved ultraviolet light blocking character, and also maintain optical quality over time.

Abstract: The transparent fire-resistant glazing has at least two glass or glass ceramic panes with a gap between them, which is filed with a UV-cured material made by curing a UV-curable material with UV radiation. The UV-curable material includes at least one bromine-containing flame retardant, which is a polybrominated diphenyl ether, a brominated alcohol, or a polybrominated cycloalkane, and/or a mixtures thereof. The glazing is made by a process in which the panes are cleaned and masked so that there is a gap between them, the UV-curable material is filled into the gap and then cured with UV radiation.

Abstract: The invention refers to the fields of chemistry and mechanical engineering, relates to a permanent coating, which have a functionalization of the surfaces for the avoidance or reduction of ice growth on this surface. The object of the present solution is to disclose a permanent coating that is durable and reliably inhibits and/or prevents an icing of the surface. The object is attained through a permanent coating of surfaces for inhibiting and/or preventing icing down to ambient temperatures of ?10° C., in which the coating comprises polymers with main chains and side chains, wherein the polymer main chains are hydrophobic and the side chains are hydrophilic and the polymer main chains have entered into a chemical and/or chemically-coordinative and/or physical interaction with the surface to be coated and the side chains are arranged on the polymer main chain essentially in the direction away from the surface and at least do not permanently interact with one another.

Abstract: Provided is a solar control composition comprising an infrared absorbing phthalocyanine compound or naphthalocyanine compound and a resin having a modulus from 20,000 psi (138 MPa) to 1000 psi (7 MPa) and solar control laminates comprising the solar control composition of the invention.

Abstract: An automotive glazing (10) comprising a single ply of annealed or semi-toughened glass (12) having a film of plastic material (16) bonded to a major surface of the glass ply by a contact adhesive (14).

Abstract: A soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided. In particular, a laminate composition comprising a multilayer composition of a clean surface and a dried layer of a soil resistant agent are disclosed. Soil resistant agents according to the invention include copolymers of a maleic/olefin, an olefin/acrylate and combinations thereof and are suitable for delivery with a water or other organic solvent carrier. A kit and methods for treating a clean surface using a soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided by the present invention.

Abstract: The invention regards a water-base acrylic premanufactured waterproofing material and the procedure for obtaining the same. The material includes a substrate, base or support to give it a continuous structure adapted to receive on its top side a first layer of a water-base acrylic waterproofing composition forming a waterproof film and at least one second layer forming a waterproof film on this first layer, of a water-base acrylic waterproofing composition, equal to or different from the composition of the first layer, having, in addition, opposite the side where the at least two layers of an acrylic waterproofing composition are applied, a layer or film of an adhesive.

Abstract: A soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided. In particular, a laminate composition comprising a multilayer composition of a clean or soiled surface and a dried layer of a soil resistant agent are disclosed. Soil resistant agents according to the invention include copolymers of a maleic/olefin, an olefin/acrylate and combinations thereof and are suitable for delivery with a detergent carrier. A kit and methods for treating a clean or soiled surface using a soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided by the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminated glazing for information display, of the automobile windshield or architectural glazing type, comprising an assembly of at least two transparent sheets of inorganic glass or of a strong organic material, joined together by an interlayer of a thermoformable material or by multilayer foils incorporating such an interlayer, said glazing being characterized in that a luminophore material of the hydroxyterephthalate type is integrated into said interlayer, allowing said display. The invention also relates to a device for displaying an image on transparent glazing, comprising laminated glazing of the above type and a source generating concentrated UV radiation of the laser type, the radiation of which is between 350 and 410 nm, the UV radiation being directed onto the area or areas of the glazing comprising the terephthalate-type luminophore layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymerizable N-substituted acrylamide phosphorus-containing monomers, organic polymers formed from the same. Incorporation of said monomers into adhesives, pigment dispersants, coatings or films for polar surfaces or particles gives improved adhesive, anti-corrosive, and flame retardant properties.

Abstract: Coated articles and methods and systems for coating the articles are described herein. The methods and systems described herein include, but are not limited to, steps for actively or passively controlling the temperature during the coating process, steps for providing intimate contact between the substrate and the support holding the substrate in order to maximize energy transfer, and/or steps for preparing gradient coatings. Methods for depositing high molecular weight polymeric coatings, end-capped polymer coatings, coatings covalently bonded to the substrate or one another, metallic coatings, and/or multilayer coatings are also disclosed. Deposition of coatings can be accelerated and/or improved by applying an electrical potential and/or through the use of inert gases.

Abstract: The invention provides an interlayer film for a laminated glass and a laminated glass, which are protected against a slump in TL value through attenuation of said coincidence effect and adapted to display an outstanding sound insulation performance over a broad temperature range. An interlayer film for a laminated glass comprising a plasticizer and a polyacetal resin, which is a blend of a polyacetal resin having an average polymerization degree of 1,000 to 3,000 and a polyacetal resin having an average polymerization degree of 3,000 to 5,000, and which has an acetalization degree of 60 to 85 mol % and an acetyl group content of 8 to 30 mol %. An interlayer film for a laminated glass which shows a temperature dependence of loss tangent in which the lowest-temperature side maximum of loss tangent appears at 30° C. or lower when examined for dynamic viscoelasticity.

Abstract: Disclosed laminates particularly useful as safety glazings comprising a polymeric interlayer sheet, wherein the polymeric interlayer sheet comprises a blend composition of an ethylene copolymer A and an ethylene copolymer B, which has a melt flow rate of less than 100g/10 min, as determined in accordance with ASTM D1238 at 190° C. and 2.16 kg, and wherein the ethylene copolymer A comprises copolymerized units of ethylene and about 3 to about 20 wt % of an ester or anhydride of a C4-C8 unsaturated acid having two carboxylic acid groups and the ethylene copolymer B comprises copolymerized units of ethylene and about 6 to about 40 wt % of a polar monomer selected from the group consisting of vinyl acetate, alkyl(meth)acrylates, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyester film having at least one surface coated with a poly(vinylidene chloride) layer and upon which an abrasion resistant hardcoat. Further disclosed is a laminated article comprising the hardcoated polyester film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a safety laminate or solar cell module comprising an acid terpolymer containing film or sheet, wherein the acid terpolymer comprises copolymerized units derived from an ?-olefin, about 15 to about 30 wt % of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons, and about 0.5 to about 40 wt % of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester having 4 to 12 carbons, based on the total weight of the acid terpolymer.

Abstract: According to at least one aspect of the present invention, a coated substrate surface is provided. In at least one embodiment, the coated substrate surface includes a substrate surface, and a high-velocity impact polymer reaction coating for promoting adhesive bonding, the coating having first and second opposing surfaces, the first opposing surface being adjacent to the substrate surface. In at least another embodiment, the high-velocity impact polymer reaction coating is formed by depositing a polymer reaction compound onto the substrate surface with a high-velocity impact device at a velocity in the range of 10 to 200 meters per second, the polymer reaction compound being formed from substantially random fragmentation of prepolymer molecules.

Abstract: The invention relates to transparent fire-resistant glass elements made from at least two panes, wherein a layer made from a UV-curable material is arranged between each of said panes, to a method for the production thereof and to the use thereof as multiple glass elements in mobile units such as doors and windows or fixed as elements of walls or façades.

Abstract: The present invention describes a floor decoration kit comprising two elements, on the one hand a removable surface covering (2) and on the other an anchoring sublayer (3) while the composition of said anchoring sublayer (3) is PVC-based and comprises at least 60% by weight of a plasticizer.

Abstract: The invention concerns a thermoplastic resin-based composition, for making single-layer or multilayer skins (or composite structures), having a speckled appearance, and a method for obtaining same. Said composition comprises: 10 to 99 wt. % of a compound or “matrix” of a polyvinyl chloride thermoplastic (PVC) resin; 0.5 to 90 wt. % of at least a compound or “inclusion” of a thermoplastic resin containing at least one colouring pigment: 0.5 to 20 wt. % of speckling agents selected among colouring pigments, metal particles or decorative flakes, glass beads, polymeric particles.

Abstract: A process of preparing a lamination film comprising two or more layers of a fixed cholesteric liquid-crystal phase is disclosed. The process comprises (a) applying a coating liquid of a curable liquid crystal composition comprising a rod-like liquid crystal compound, an alignment-control agent capable of controlling an alignment of the rod-like liquid crystal compound and a solvent to a surface; (b) drying the applied curable liquid crystal composition to form a cholesteric liquid-crystal phase; (c) carrying out a curing reaction of the composition and fixing the cholesteric liquid-crystal phase, thereby to form a lower layer; and (d) repeating the steps (a) to (c) on the lower layer, thereby to form an upper layer; wherein at least a part of the alignment-control agent in the lower layer diffuses into the upper layer.

Abstract: An emulsion comprising the following (A), (B) and (C): (A) an olefinic copolymer comprising a structural unit derived from ethylene and/or a linear ?-olefin and a structural unit derived from a vinyl compound represented by the formula (I): CH2?CH—R??(I) wherein R represents a secondary alkyl group, a tertiary alkyl group or a alicyclic hydrocarbon group, or a polymer obtained by graft polymerizing an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride to the olefinic copolymer, (B) an acrylic resin comprising a structural unit derived from an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid and a structural unit derived from an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester, (C) water.

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] The object of the present invention is to provide an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer film having excellent adhesion properties and improved film formation properties. [Means for Solving Problem] An ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer composition comprising ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, a crosslinker and trimellitic acid ester, wherein the trimellitic acid ester is contained in the range of 0.01 to 3.0 part by weight based on 100 parts by weight of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

Abstract: An acoustic solar control laminate comprising a multi-layer interlayer formed of a solar control film bonded between two polymeric sheets with at least one being an acoustic poly(vinyl acetal) sheet is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant composition comprising at least one polymer precursor, at least one flame retardant (A) selected from cyclic phosphonate esters responding to formula (I) and at least one flame retardant (B) selected from phosphorus derivatives different from the cyclic phosphonates of formula (I) and their use to make fire resistant glass laminates.

Abstract: An artificial marble using transparent chips, and a process for preparing the same, in which transparent chips are prepared by crushing a flat plate made of a composite for the artificial marble, which does not contain an inorganic filler and thus maintains transparency, quartz chips are prepared by crushing a flat plate made of a mixture of the transparent chips and a composite for the artificial marble, which contains an inorganic filler, for uniforming the specific gravity of the quartz chips, and the artificial marble is prepared by applying the quartz chips to a raw material composite for the artificial marble, thereby allowing the artificial marble to have the uniform specific gravity and exhibit a quartz effect.

Abstract: A building product includes a thermoplastic polymer mat impregnated with a cementitious material. The thermoplastic polymer mat has a front face and a rear face. A stiffening layer is laminated to the rear face of the thermoplastic polymer mat. A finishing layer covers the front face of the thermoplastic polymer mat. A method of producing the building product is also provided.

Abstract: The optical element of the present invention has a first member and a second member which have been joined in close contact, and has nd1>nd2 and (nF1?nC1)<(nF2?nC2), where the first member is formed of a resin having both a benzene ring and a fluorine atom, or the second member is formed of a resin having an alicyclic structure. It also makes use of an optic-purpose resin precursor composition prepared by mixing a first resin precursor having nd<1.50 and (nF?nC)>0.003 in an uncured state and a second resin precursor having nd<1.62 and (nF?nC)>0.010.

Abstract: Provided is a transparent and light-weight ballistic resistant safety glazing comprising an ionomer sheet. The ionomer sheet comprises an ionomer derived from a parent acid copolymer that comprises copolymerized units of an ?-olefin having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and, based on the total weight of the acid copolymer, about 20 to about 30 wt % of copolymerized units of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms. The ionomer is neutralized to a level of about 5% to about 90%, based on the total carboxylic acid content of the acid copolymer, and further comprises at least one cation. Further provided are articles comprising the light-weight ballistic resistant safety glazing.

Abstract: A solid frosted article including a substrate, a film formed on the substrate, the film comprising a frosting coating, the frosting coating comprising thermoset acrylic resin, polymethyl methacrylate, polyacrylate copolymer, and methylated melamine-formaldehyde resin, and wherein the one of a solid frosted article is glass block, glass panel and glass bottle. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: Stiff, lightweight composite materials that include a Class A surface finish as well as methods of making these composites and articles that include these composites. The fiber reinforced HPPC composite sheet material includes a glass laminate layer and a metal layer. The metal layer covers the unidirectional glass fibers in the HPPC composite while the glass laminate layer gives the composite mechanical puncture resistance, while providing a composite sheet material with Class A surface properties that is still lightweight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a binding agent comprising a mixture of a carboxylic acid vinyl ethylene ester copolymer (A) and a of olefin (B) containing a functional monomer (X), the mass ratio (B)/((A)+(B)) being between 0.05 and 1. Said binder has very good adhesion properties for adhering to a number of supports in photovoltaic modules, in addition to satisfactory transparency and electrical resistivity properties for the advantageous use of the binder in said modules.

Abstract: A laminated panel comprises at least one facer comprising a coating applied to a facer sheet to provide a coated facer surface, and a thermosetting plastic foam firmly adhered to the coated facer surface. In an example, non-limiting embodiment, the facer sheet comprises a nonwoven glass mat; the coating comprises a coating mixture comprising a mineral pigment and a dried latex; and the thermosetting plastic foam is comprised of an insulation material selected from the group consisting of polyurethane modified polyisocyanurate foam, polyurethane foam, and phenolic-formaldehyde foam. In an example variation, the nonwoven glass mat has the coating applied to two opposing flat surfaces thereof.

Abstract: The present invention includes polymer interlayers that are used in multiple layer glazing panels. Interlayers of the present invention comprise a thermoplastic polymer, a plasticizer, and a fumed silica that has been modified to impart hydrophobic character. Interlayers incorporating such components have improved tensile modulus, moisture resistance, creep performance, anticorrosion effect, glass adhesion, and are well suited to a variety of applications, including, but not limited to, acoustic applications.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula (1) is provided. A polymerizable liquid crystal composition containing the compound can be controlled in birefringence and is excellent in stability of a liquid crystal phase. An anisotropic polymer excellent in uniformity of alignment is obtained by coating and polymerizing the composition on a supporting substrate. In the formula (1), at least one of Ra represents a polymerizable group, A represents a ring group, Y and Z each represent a single bond or alkylene; in which —CH2— in the alkylene may be replaced by another group, and m and n each represent an integer of from 0 to 5.

Abstract: A photocurable resin composition is provided that exhibits an excellent storage stability, that can be easily cured by ultraviolet radiation, and that cures to form a cured film that exhibits an excellent ultraviolet absorbing performance at around the 300 nm wavelength, an excellent physical strength, an excellent stain resistance, an excellent film uniformity, and an excellent adherence by the film. This photocurable resin composition comprises the following components (A) to (E): (A) 100 weight parts of a multifunctional acrylate or a multifunctional methacrylate, (B) 1 to 100 weight parts of an aliphatically unsaturated bond-containing organoalkoxysilane, (C) 1 to 300 weight parts colloidal silica, (D) 0.01 to 20 weight parts of an ultraviolet absorber that has an absorption wavelength at 220 to 400 nm, and (E) 0.01 to 30 weight parts of a photopolymerization initiator that has an absorption wavelength at 300 to 450 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a) colloidal silica; b) acrylate; c) protic solvent; d) UV initiator system; and e) singly charged anionic, sulfur-containing surfactant, to the use of the composition to coat substrates, and to substrates coated with formulas of this kind.

Abstract: A method of producing a bent, coated, laminated glazing comprises: providing a coating on a surface of each of first and second plies of glazing material; heating each of the coated plies; causing each of the coated plies to bend in one or more directions such that complementary shapes are achieved to enable subsequent pairing of the plies to form a laminate; cooling each of the bent, coated plies so as to fix their bent shapes; pairing the bent, coated plies about a ply of interlayer material to form a composite such that the coated surface of the first bent ply and the uncoated surface of the second bent ply are adjacent to the interlayer ply; and subjecting the composite to heat and pressure to laminate the glazing plies together.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising infrared absorptive inorganic nanoparticles and an ethylene copolymer, and methods to produce the compositions. The infrared absorptive inorganic nanoparticles preferably include antimony tin oxide (ATO), indium tin oxide (ITO), lanthanum hexaboride (LaB6), or mixtures thereof. Also provided are polymer blends, polymeric films and sheets, solar control laminates, and processes to produce the polymer blends, polymeric films and sheets and solar control laminates.

Abstract: The present invention is a glass laminate having sound attenuation properties that make it suitable for use as acoustic glazing in architectural applications and/or in vehicles.

Abstract: Provided are multilayer laminates having one or more layers comprising twisted nematic liquid crystals and one or more layers of a polymeric sheet comprising a polymer with a modulus between 20,000 psi (138 MPa) and 100,000 psi (690 MPa). The twisted nematic liquid crystal layers reflect infrared radiation. Thus, the multilayer laminates are useful to reduce the transmission of infrared energy. For example, in some embodiments the multilayer laminates are useful as windows to reduce energy consumption necessary to cool the interior of a structure such as an automobile or building. Preferably, the multilayer laminates retain the beneficial properties of safety glass. The multilayer laminates may include additional layers such as infrared absorbing layers, half wave plates, and the like, to minimize the transmission of infrared energy. The multilayer laminates may also include further additional layers such as polymeric films, polymeric sheets, rigid sheets, and the like.

Abstract: Provided are multilayer laminates having one or more layers comprising twisted nematic liquid crystals and one or more layers of a polymeric sheet comprising a polymer with a modulus of 20,000 psi (138 MPa) or less. The twisted nematic liquid crystal layers reflect infrared radiation. Thus, the multilayer laminates are useful to reduce the transmission of infrared energy. For example, in some embodiments the multilayer laminates are useful as windows to reduce energy consumption necessary to cool the interior of a structure such as an automobile or building. Preferably, the multilayer laminates retain the beneficial properties of safety glass. The multilayer laminates may include additional layers such as infrared absorbing layers, half wave plates, and the like, to minimize the transmission of infrared energy. The multilayer laminates may also include further additional layers such as polymeric films, polymeric sheets, rigid sheets, and the like.

Abstract: A greenhouse comprising: a substantially transparent surface; a protective coating comprising a pigment and a binder. The binder comprises a vinyl polymer based on one or more of the monomers selected from the group consisting of methyl methacrylate, butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, styrene, methacrylic acid and acrylic acid, having a weight-average molecular weight of 10,000-100,000 and an acid value of 40-250. The binder has a polydispersity of 2-6 and a glass transition temperature of 10 to 60° C. The protective coating is on said substantially transparent surface and the protective coating is removable with a removing agent comprising a base and a complex former.

Abstract: Optically clear adhesives and laminates that include the adhesives are provided. The adhesives and laminates remain haze-free and are cloud point-resistant when placed in environments of high humidity and elevated temperature. The adhesives and laminates are useful in optical electronic display applications.

Abstract: The invention refers to the fields of chemistry and mechanical engineering, relates to a permanent coating, which have a functionalization of the surfaces for the avoidance or reduction of ice growth on this surface. The object of the present solution is to disclose a permanent coating that is durable and reliably inhibits and/or prevents an icing of the surface. The object is attained through a permanent coating of surfaces for inhibiting and/or preventing icing down to ambient temperatures of ?10° C., in which the coating comprises polymers with main chains and side chains, wherein the polymer main chains are hydrophobic and the side chains are hydrophilic and the polymer main chains have entered into a chemical and/or chemically-coordinative and/or physical interaction with the surface to be coated and the side chains are arranged on the polymer main chain essentially in the direction away from the surface and at least do not permanently interact with one another.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of polymer interlayers used in multiple layer glass panels having one or more glass layers, and specifically the present invention is in the field of polymer interlayers comprising a layer of poly(cyclohexanedimethylene terephthalate-co-ethylene terephthalate) copolyester (PETG).

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive formulations of an acrylic polymer grafted with a macromer are particularly well suited for use in the manufacture of impact resistant articles such as impact resistant glass laminates and products comprising such laminates.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic interlayer sheets or films for laminated safety glass with superior vacuum de-airing at elevated temperatures and superior tacking and edge sealing properties. The sheeting has an embossed surface pattern on at least one of the surfaces, which provides relatively uninterrupted channels for de-airing in at least two non-parallel directions, wherein the channels are spaced about 0.1 to about 1 mm apart and have a depth of less than about 25 ?m and a width of about 30 to about 300 ?m.

Abstract: An engineered nano-composite coating may include hydrophobic an hydrophilic domains, may be applied to transparent and non-transparent substrates using a continuous process, may be UV curable and may impart antifogging characteristics to the substrate.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an intermediate film for laminated glass which prevents reductions of transparency and appearance property caused by permeation of moisture and water. The above object is attained by the present invention, i.e., a composition for forming an intermediate film for a laminated glass which comprises ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and a compound having alkyleneoxy group. The composition of the present invention enables the form ation of an intermediate film for a laminated glass that restrains white spots from occurring by the permeation of moisture and water.