Abstract: A suspension process for preparing an acetoacetyl functional polymer and the acetoacetyl functional polymer made from the process suitable for aldehyde abatement.

Abstract: An LCD device is disclosed, which may include display panel and a hard coating layer on the display panel from a photo curable resin composition that includes a fluorinated polymer, wherein the fluorinated polymer is included into the photo curable resin composition by about 15 to about 35 wt %.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a flexible substrate, a production method of a flexible substrate, and a display apparatus. The flexible substrate comprises a flexible base and a flexible thin film, and the flexible thin film adheres to the flexible base. The flexible thin film is used to absorb and store heat when the temperature of the flexible base is higher than a first threshold temperature and to release heat when the temperature of the flexible base is lower than a second threshold temperature so as to adjust the temperature of the flexible base.

Abstract: The invention includes a microbe-mitigating architectural barrier that includes a barrier forming material, and at least one biocide. The barrier forming material may be a bitumen product, an elastomeric polymer and combinations thereof. The microbe-mitigating architectural barrier may be formed by applying an emulsion composition directly to an architectural surface, or may be pre-formed and adhered or otherwise secured to the architectural surface in the form of a sheet or film. The invention also includes architectural assemblies and/or building envelopes that include the microbe-mitigating barrier.

Abstract: A material for energy management and peak energy reduction in a building structure, comprises an insulative base material, a first phase change material, and a functional polymeric phase change material that dynamically absorbs and releases heat to adjust heat transfer. The functional polymeric phase change material has at least one phase change temperature in the range between ?10° C. and 100° C. and a phase change enthalpy of at least 5 Joules per gram, the functional polymeric phase change material including a plurality of polymer chains that include a backbone chain and a plurality of side chains, wherein a first portion of the plurality of polymer chains are crosslinked to each other, wherein a second portion of the plurality of polymer chains are crosslinked with the first phase change material and a third portion of the plurality of side chains are mechanically entangled with the inorganic insulative base material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biaxially stretched article obtained by stretching a thermoplastic composition in a machine direction and a transverse direction at elevated temperature, said thermoplastic composition comprising a polyolefin phase containing at least one polyolefin, a starch phase containing thermoplastic starch, and at least one compatibiliser, wherein the article has a layered morphology with alternating layers of starch phase and polyolefin phase, said layers of starch phase and polyolefin phase extending in machine direction and transverse direction.

Abstract: There is provided a polarizing plate protective film having, on a substrate film, a layer formed by curing a curable composition containing, setting a total solid content of the curable composition to 100 mass %, from 50 to 99 mass % of the following (A) and from 1 to 30 mass % of the following (B) based on the total solid content: (A) at least either a compound having a cyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon group and an ethylenically unsaturated double bond or a compound having a fluorene ring and an ethylenically unsaturated double bond; and (B) a compound having, in the molecule, at least one of a benzene ring and a cyclohexane ring, and at least one of a hydroxyl group and a carboxy group and the (B) is defined as herein.

Abstract: The invention described herein relates to a therapeutic, moisturizing coating composition for elastomeric articles which is applied directly onto the skin-contacting surface of the article as part of the manufacturing process. The coating composition is thermally stable and subsequently hydrates when contacted with a moisturized skin surface to convert into a liquid “lotion” form during wearing of the article. The coating composition provides therapeutic benefits to the wearer's skin as a result of wearing the article, such as improved skin moisturization, softness of feel, improved skin elasticity and firmness, and reduced redness and irritation. The invention is particularly useful in medical gloves, including examination and surgical gloves.

Abstract: An absorbent pad that contains activated carbon to reduce confinement odor in a vacuum-packaged food product is provided. An embodiment of absorbent pad contains activated carbon and an antimicrobial agent that further reduces confinement odor by two mechanisms of action: reducing bacterial counts in the liquid purge that cause breakdown of carbohydrates and proteins in food products; and trapping of confinement odor-causing breakdown products by the activated carbon. The absorbent body in the absorbent pad actively draws in liquid purge and dissolved volatile breakdown products in the vacuum package that produce confinement odor, which produces greater and more rapid contact of odor-causing compounds with the activated carbon.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for removing a target oil from an aqueous fluid stream using a capture medium. In embodiments, the capture medium can comprise an anchor substrate and a modifier technology supported on the anchor substrate, where the modifier technology complexes with the oil to form a removable complex.

Abstract: The invention provides articles and methods for making such articles including a substrate coated on at least one region thereof with a layer of nanocomposites nano-cellulose materials and nanoparticles.

Abstract: A biodegradable biomass article for use in construction includes a cellulose biomass. The cellulose biomass includes an alkaline crystalline substance. An adhesive layer covers an outer surface of the biomass, and a sealing layer covers the adhesive layer. A method for manufacturing the biodegradable biomass article includes drying a cellulose biomass, and mixing the biomass with water into a slurry. The slurry is heated, and strained after the step of heating, resulting in a residual paste. The residual paste is compressed to form a biomass mat. The biomass mat is heated, and an adhesive layer is applied which covers the biomass mat. A sealing layer is applied over the adhesive layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a conductive polymer composition capable of deteriorating water-absorption property and maintaining electrical conductivity by neutralizing polyethylenedioxythiophene/polystyrenesulfonate (PEDOT/PSS) with dicyclohexylmethylamine which is lipid-soluble tertiary amine, and a conductive film using the same.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer film comprising a starch layer and at least one other layer. The multilayer film has excellent barrier properties. The starch layer comprises a modified starch having a degree of substitution less than 1.5. Suitable other layers include polyolefins. The multilayer film finds use in packaging, particularly in packaging foodstuffs.

Abstract: An ink set includes a metallic ink composition containing a metal pigment and at least one curable ink composition selected from the group consisting of a chromatic ink composition, a black ink composition, and a white ink composition.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive material and articles made using the hot melt adhesive to assemble structures in an article. The adhesive material typically is manufactured by blending amorphous polymer with a heterophase polymer having crystallinity into an adhesive composition.

Abstract: A method for producing an optical layered body in order to obtain an optical layered body at a low cost without change in an appearance, an optical property, and the like after the pencil test is provided. The method pertains to producing an optical layered body, which comprises applying a coating composition on a light-transmitting substrate, wherein the coating composition comprises an urethane (meth)acrylate having a weight-average molecular weight of 5000 or more and having four or less functional groups, a (meth)acrylate having a weight-average molecular weight of 1000 or less, and a solvent having a solubility or a swelling property to the light-transmitting substrate.

Abstract: A stain blocking water borne coating composition is disclosed, said composition comprising (a) a styrene acrylic resin and, (b) a substituted styrene acrylate copolymer, wherein, by weight, said styrene acrylic resin is provided in excess of said substituted styrene acrylate copolymer. A method is also disclosed whereby this water-borne coating composition is applied to a substrate comprising water extractable staining agents, such as a tannin-containing open grain natural wood.

Abstract: An optical article comprising a substrate and on at least one face of the substrate a multilayered antireflecting coating functioning in an interferential manner having antifog properties, said antireflecting coating including a last layer with a refractive index n?1.55 and a physical thickness of 120 nm or less directly deposited on a high refractive index layer (HI layer) having a refractive index n>1.55, and a thickness of less than 500 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a coated packaging material (10), wherein at least the following steps are carried out: a) providing a substrate (12), which has a base material (14) made of cellulose, an outside (16) to face away from a good to be packaged, and an inside (18) to face the good to be packaged; b) coating the inside (18) of the substrate with at least one layer of an aqueous composition, which comprises at least polyvinyl alcohol and a cross-linking agent and has a solid content of at most 25 wt %; and c) drying the layer and cross-linking the polyvinyl alcohol by means of the cross-linking agent in order to form a barrier layer (22a, 22b) for hydrophobic compounds. The invention further relates to a packaging material (10) having at least one barrier layer (22a, 22b) for hydrophobic compounds.

Abstract: A surface material substrate has one surface of a fiber substrate containing cellulosic fiber is bonded with an acrylic resin binder containing a flame retardant and a thermosetting resin, a fineness of fiber constituting the fiber substrate is 2.2 dtex or less, and a mass ratio of the acrylic resin to the thermosetting resin is 80:20 to 65:35. A surface material is provided with an adhesive layer containing a resin with a melting point of 200° C. or less on a surface of the fiber substrate of the surface material substrate opposite to a facing surface, which is bonded with the acrylic binder. In a molded body, the surface material is integrated with a substrate mat by heat molding via an adhesive layer. The surface material substrate simultaneously fulfills requirements of low weight and cost, design properties, flame retardancy, mold releasability, followability and trimming properties.

Abstract: Film having liquid-water, grease, gas and water-vapor barrier properties, comprising a PVA film grafted on the surface with a fatty acid.

Abstract: A method of finishing an interior wall includes the steps of preparing a substrate of building panels comprising gypsum, cement or combinations thereof, said substrate having a surface, followed by applying a coating to the substrate, said coating comprising 5-20% by weight of a latex emulsion binder, 40-80% by weight calcium sulfate hemihydrate, 0.05-2% by weight of a set preventer and 20-60% by weight water.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a wrapping, comprising a first layer of synthetic polymeric material; a second layer of synthetic polymeric material; and a layer of natural material sandwiched between at least a portion of the first and second layers; wherein the first and second layers are wider than the layer of natural material and extend beyond opposing ends of the layer of natural material to form tabs, the tabs comprising said first and second layers sandwiched together without the layer of natural material therebetween. Methods of making and using are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention makes it possible to use a coating liquid of a fine cellulose fiber (a natural material) and to form a coated layer which can be used as a various-functions layer such as a gas barrier layer and water vapor barrier layer etc. by achieving good adhesiveness and coatability of the coating liquid, and as a result, provides a laminated material in which temporal degradation of a substrate and the fine cellulose fiber layer is prevented. The laminated body includes a substrate, an anchor layer arranged on a surface the substrate, and a fine cellulose fiber layer containing a fine cellulose fiber having a carboxy group, wherein the anchor layer contains at least one resin having a carboxy group, sulfonate group, amino group or hydroxyl group.

Abstract: Provided are an adhesive for a polarizing plate and a polarizing plate comprising the same, and more particularly, an adhesive composition for a polarizing plate comprising one or more acrylic monomers having a hydrophilic group, a radical polymerization initiator, an epoxy resin, and a cationic photopolymerization initiator, as well as a polarizing plate comprising a polarizer, a polymer film adhered to one side or both sides of the polarizer, and an adhesive layer for bonding the polarizer and the polymer film, in which the adhesive layer is formed of an adhesive composition comprising one or more acrylic monomers having a hydrophilic group, a radical polymerization initiator, an epoxy resin, and a cationic photopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer matrix, characterized in that it comprises a) an electron donating constituent and b) metal particles comprising at least one metal chosen from palladium, gold, ruthenium, rhodium, osmium, iridium, and platinum. The polymer matrix makes it possible to improve the biocompatibility and antimicrobial properties of substrates coated with said polymer matrix.

Abstract: A process for deterring behavior of pets which includes providing a device comprising a reflective metalized plastic sheet having a thickness of about 0.5 to 10.0 mils, having a reflective and non-reflective side and capable of making a sound when the sheet is flexed by pressure from a pet, a fibrous layer, and a decorative fabric layer, where the layers are joined together to form the device, and the reflective side of said reflective plastic layer is oriented outward, where the device is capable of being folded or rolled-up, and when placed on an object, the device deters pets from getting on said object.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one of a surfactant, and at least one of a nonfluorinated soil resist agent, and at least one of a repellent agent; a method of imparting surface effects to substrates contacted therewith; and the resulting treated substrates.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one of a surfactant, and at least one of a nonfluorinated soil resist agent, said composition further optionally comprising an inorganic oxide, functional additive, or water, and a method of imparting soil resistance to substrates by contacting said substrates with said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coatings comprising a matrix and an active polymer embedded therein, characterised in that either (i) the matrix is cross-linked, or (ii) the active polymer is cross-linked or (iii) the active polymer is covalently bonded to the matrix; and in case of a cross-linked active polymer a matrix may be omitted; and the active polymer contains structural units according to the description, and a cross-linking agent and/or coupling reagent are optionally contained therein. Said coatings exhibit outstanding anti-ice properties. The invention further relates to shaped articles and devices comprising such coatings, and to a method for the manufacturing and the use of such coatings, shaped articles and devices.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed containing a solvated viscoelastic polymeric gel diluted into an ionically conductive aqueous solution which can be usefully applied to any surface that is hydrophobic to act, for example, as an antifogging coating with minimal optical distortion and excellent transparency. The compositions can also be used as lubricious agents on medical implants, shunts, and surgical supplies to minimize tissue trauma, to maximize bio-compatibility, and to increase healing by enhancing better irrigation and flow in adjacent tissue.

Abstract: A tape for use in automated tape laying machines that includes a multi-layer substrate composed of a plastic layer that includes at least one plastic film having an outer film surface and an inner film surface. The plastic film is adhered to a fibrous layer so that the inner surface of the fibrous layer is bonded to the inner film surface. An uncured composite material layer composed of a fibrous reinforcement and an uncured resin matrix is releasably adhered to either the plastic layer surface or the outer fiber layer surface to provide a tape suitable for use in an automatic tape layer.

Abstract: For a production of building and construction elements with utilization of municipal wastes there is designed an element provided with at least one basic layer of pressed pulp of laminated foodstuff packages, covered at least at one side by a plastic sheet and having outside cover layers. The basic layer comprises particles the dimension of which is maximal 30 mm.

Abstract: A component comprised of a substrate and a multilayer cap. In one example, the inner cap layer may be a material that is typically not considered to be suitable for use with the substrate. In another example, the substrate may be provided with at least two different cap layers to gain the benefits of each cap layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security paper for producing value documents, such as bank notes or the like, which includes a creasable, multilayer substrate having at least one paper layer and at least one film, and to a method for producing such a security paper.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersion of antimony or indium doped tinoxide nanoparticles in an organic solvent, comprising a) 5-75 wt % of nanoparticles having a mean average size between 1 and 100 nm. b) a solvent comprising a hydroxyl group and an ether group. c) a water content of less then 15 wt %. d) a dispersant content of less then 0.1 wt %. The invention also relates to a method of making such a dispersion, by I. Making a mixture of an aqueous dispersion of antimony or indium doped tinoxide particles having an average size between 1 and 100 nm, a solvent comprising a hydroxyl group and an ether group, which forms an azeotrope with water, and a grafting compound. II. Heating the mixture under stirring at a temperature between 20 and 150° C. III. At least partially removing the solvent/water mixture. IV. Optionally adding more solvent. V. Repeating steps III and IV till the water content of the obtained dispersion is less then a desired value and the concentration solid is between 5 and 70 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mortars which include a blend of cellulose ether compounds and exhibit improved pot life, water retention capability, and open time, as well as high tensile strength values. These mortars can be used in the fabrication of external insulation finishing systems (EIFS), particularly in hot environments. The cellulose ether blend includes hydroxyethylcellulose ether and methylhydroxyethylcellulose ether. Water soluble anionic polyacrylamide and hydroxypropyl starch can also be added to the mortar.

Abstract: An extruded composite adapted for use as a building material includes a core having a base polymer and a filler material in a substantially homogeneous mixture and a polymeric capstock modified with an elastomer and/or a plastomer. To improve adherence of the polymeric capstock to the base polymer, the capstock can include a capstock polymer that is similar or substantially similar the base polymer. Additionally, various additives may be mixed with the capstock material to improve visual aesthetics of the product and performance of the building material, especially over time.

Abstract: New compositions for forming films for use in optical devices are provided. The compositions comprise a cellulose and a crosslinking agent dissolved or dispersed in a solvent system. Preferred celluloses are cellulose esters such as cellulose acetates, cellulose triacetates, cellulose acetate phthalates, and cellulose acetate butyrates. Preferred crosslinking agents are triazines such as those derived from melamine and benzoguanamine. The inventive compositions can be used to form, for example, protective and/or compensation films for use in polarizing plates.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-fog coating for a surface of a substrate comprising: a first polymer layer resulting from covalently bonding a polyanhydride polymer to said surface; and a second polymer layer resulting from covalently bonding a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol, partially hydrolyzed polyester, polyether and cellulose derivative; said surface having nucleophilic groups. A substrate having an anti-fog coating, as well as a process for preparing said anti-fog coating to the surface of a substrate is also provided.

Abstract: Novel acrylamide and methacrylamide hydantoin monomers which can be reacted with other acrylamide, methacrylamide, acrylate, and methacrylate monomers to form copolymers, which upon halogenation, provide oxidative coatings which are biocidal for use with various materials including, but not limited to, textiles, filters, and latex paints.

Abstract: A multilayer panel that comprises: a first layer in view, which has an aesthetic function, is resistant, and is made of PDCPD; a second, insulation and self-bonding, layer of polyurethane; and possibly a third, flexible or semi-rigid, layer, formed by a plastic or metal film with the function of vapour barrier, which can be made of PU or PE film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition which, when mixed with a polymer composition, allows for the formation of a continuous and cohesive film. The film is characterized in that it provides water, grease and oil resistance, provides a water vapour barrier and can used as wax replacement treatment and a top coat for flexible packaging, but also on other substrates. This film is formed at a very fast set speed without the need of thermal energy. The composition contains i) a salt of one or more of myristic, palmitic and stearic acid; ii) polyvinyl alcohol, and optionally also iii) a C9-C18 fatty acid complex of a metal ion, said metal ion having an oxidation state of at least 3. The invention also provides processes and coated substrates.

Abstract: A laminate comprising a layer formed of a cured product obtained by drying an aqueous emulsion composition comprising the following components (A), (B), (C) and (D), and an adherend; (A) a copolymer which comprises at least one structural unit selected from the group consisting of a structural unit derived from ethylene, a structural unit derived from propylene and a structural unit derived from linear ?-olefin having 4 or more carbon atoms, 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 an alicyclic hydrocarbon group, and in which the content of the structural unit derived from the vinyl compound represented by the formula (I) is 5% by mole or more and 40% by mole or less, or a modified copolymer obtained by graft polymerizing an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid compound to the above-mentioned copolymer, (B) a copolymer obtained by graft polymerizing an ?,?-unsaturated carbox

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion comprising the following components (A), (B) and (C): (A) an acrylic resin comprising a structural unit derived from an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid, and a structural unit derived from an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester derived from an aliphatic diol having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and having at least one hydroxyl group bonded to a primary carbon atom or a secondary carbon atom and an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid (B) a thermoplastic polymer (C) water.

Abstract: A composition for forming a hardcoat layer, contains: at least one antifouling agent selected from a fluorine-containing compound having a polymerizable unsaturated group and a polysiloxane compound having a weight average molecular weight of 15,000 or more and a polymerizable unsaturated group; dimethyl carbonate; a compound having an unsaturated double bond; and a photopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: Waxes prepared from hydrogenated plant oils, such as castor and soybean, are formulated into aqueous ink and paper coating compositions. Ink compositions comprising these waxes and evaluated for their resistance to mar and abrasion achieved rub resistance and slip performance comparable to compositions utilizing conventional wax additives, which are generally derived from petroleum. The waxes in the inventive compositions have a low iodine value (ranging from approximately 2 to approximately 5), and a melting point between approximately 120 degrees to approximately 190 degrees F. (Mettler Drop Point). These naturally derived waxes are used as an alternative to petroleum and synthetically derived waxes in the manufacture of inks and coatings for paper and cellulosic products.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a multilayer heat shrinkable film characterized by a combination of desirable properties, such as high shrinkage, good optical properties, excellent sealability and stack sealability. The invention further is directed to a method of producing said film. The invention is further directed to the use of said film or bags and pouches made therefrom for packaging goods as for example food products. The invention also refers to tubes made with the film.

Abstract: A safety laminate comprises an interlayer that comprises a crosslinkable blend of ethylene copolymers. The first ethylene copolymer comprises copolymerized units of ethylene, optionally a first olefin having the formula CH2?C(R1)CO2R2, and a second olefin having the formula CH2?C(R3)COOH. The first ethylene copolymer is optionally at least partially neutralized. The second ethylene copolymer consists essentially of copolymerized units of ethylene, optionally a first olefin having the formula CH2?C(R1)CO2R2, and a third olefin having the formula CH2?C(R4)D. R1, R3 and R4 represent hydrogen or an alkyl group; R2 represents an alkyl group; and D represents a moiety containing an epoxy group. The crosslinkable blend is useful as an interlayer in safety laminates. Methods for preparing the safety laminates are also provided.