Abstract: The present invention relates to biodegradable polymers, and especially polyacrylic and/or polyaspartic acid based biodegradable polymers. Further, the present invention relates to methods for the preparation of the present biodegradable polymers and the use thereof as, for example, protective layer or packaging material. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods for preparing a biodegradable polymer comprising: a) preparing an acidic mixture of polyacrylic and/or polyaspartic acid, sodium ions, one or more oligosaccharides, or derivatives thereof, and water, wherein the resulting mixture has a pH equal to or lower than 5; b) maintaining the temperature of said acidic mixture in a range of from 80° C. to 130° C. until an homogeneous suspension is obtained; and c) adding polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and one or more polycarboxylic acids, or derivatives thereof, to the mixture of step (b) while maintaining the temperature in a range of from 80° C. to 130° C. until the biodegradable polymer is formed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a graft copolymer latex comprising the which comprises a graft copolymer ABC of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer C and at least one modified alkyd resin A2B or modified oil A1B which modified alkyd resin A2B or modified oil A1B have chain-pendant olefinically unsaturated groups, to a process for its preparation, and the use thereof a binder in coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preparation of latex pads, comprising natural latex, artificial latex, sliver nanoparticles, zinc oxide nanoparticles, and active carbon mixed in a specified proportion. The present invention also provides a method for manufacturing latex pads from the composition.

Abstract: A coating composition for an image transfer member in an aqueous ink imaging system is disclosed that comprises a hydrophilic composition and a surfactant. The hydrophilic composition can be a starch-based composition.

Abstract: A high solids cross-linked ethylene propylene diene terpolymer latex consisting of 15 weight percent to 88 weight percent ethylene propylene diene terpolymer with a molecular weight from 1300000 Mw to 5000 Mw, 10 weight percent to 70 weight percent of a water, 1 weight percent to 15 weight percent of a surfactant, and 0.3 weight percent to 1.76 weight percent of a curative.

Abstract: Aqueous ink for inkjet contains water; a hydrosoluble organic solvent; a pigment; and a resin, wherein the hydrosoluble organic solvent contains 2,3-butane diol having meso-2,3-butane diol in an amount of 50% by weight or more in 2,3-butane diol and 2,3-butane diol accounts for 5% by weight to 40% by weight of the entire of the aqueous ink.

Abstract: Use of aziridines for stabilizing iodine-containing compounds, especially biocides.

Abstract: Described is a homogeneous gel composition with at least antimicrobial, antibacterial, and/or anti-viral properties comprising; a combination of a stable and homogeneous aqueous and/or polyol solution based chelated metal oxide liquid complex suspension and a gel composition free of chelated metal oxides comprising water, polyquaternium, glycerine and hyaluronic acid, wherein the homogeneous gel composition contains chelated metal oxide particles homogeneously suspended in the homogeneous gel composition such that a concentration of the chelated metal oxide particles contained within the homogeneous gel are in a concentration of at least 0.001 weight percent.

Abstract: The invention is related to a processing formulation and method for producing fabrics which are eco-friendly and easy to implement. The invention provides stereoscopic fabrics with special patterns and tactile texture produced by an eco-friendly non-dye formulation and process.

Abstract: A hydrophobic cationic steroidal anti-microbial (ceragenin) compound forms an amphiphilic compound having a hydrophobic sterol face and a hydrophilic cationic face. The hydrophobic CSA also includes a hydrophobic substituent that gives the ceragenin compound a CLogP value of at least 6.5.

Abstract: In one example, an ink set with color-to-color bleed control on media includes a first ink in the ink set with a bound dispersant and a first amount of surfactant and a second ink in the ink set with a free dispersant and a second amount of surfactant greater than the first amount of surfactant. A method for forming an ink set with reduced color-to-color bleed is also provided.

Abstract: A paint or lacquer composition including microcapsules, which microcapsules are prepared according to the process including: (a) providing a mixture of an active and a polyvinylether; (b) polymerizing the mixture with maleic anhydride to form a copolymer matrix; and (c) cross-linking the copolymer matrix with a melamine-formalin resin to encapsulate the active in microcapsules with an average diameter of about 0.1 to about 25 ?m for incorporating into a paint or a lacquer composition is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to alkoxylation products, their preparation, compositions comprising the alkoxylation products of the invention, and the use thereof as or for producing adhesives and sealants.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition includes (A) a polycarbonate resin, (B) syndiotactic polystyrene, and (C) modified polyolefin compound including a polar functional group on a polyolefin backbone. The polycarbonate resin compositions can have excellent chemical resistance, impact resistance, weathering resistance, fatigue resistance, thermal stability, mechanical properties, transparency, and/or molding processability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable compositions for the fungicidal equipment of thermoplastic polymers, in particular PVC, comprising thiabendazole, at least one iodine-containing fungicide and at least one epoxide and optionally further fungicidally active compounds, and also to methods for preparing these formulations and to uses thereof for the protection of thermoplastic polymers against attack and destruction by microorganisms. Moreover, the invention relates to mold-resistant PVC materials equipped with the compositions according to the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous coating composition including at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer copolymerized or blended with a rhamnolipid and/or sophorolipid biosurfactant. Also provided is an aqueous architectural coating composition including at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer copolymerized or blended with a rhamnolipid and/or sophorolipid biosurfactant, at least one pigment, and water. Also provided is a method of preparing an aqueous architectural coating composition such as a latex paint including the above components.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an aqueous coating composition comprising a combination of a high molar mass urethane-modified alkyd resin A and a reactive diluent D, characterized in that the alkyd resin A has moieties derived from grafted fatty acids A1 which are graft products of fatty acids A11 having at least one olefinic unsaturation, on average, per molecule, and olefinically unsaturated linear or branched aliphatic acids A12 preferably having from three to ten carbon atoms, polyhydric aliphatic alcohols A2, fatty acids A3, polyfunctional isocyanates A4, and the reactive diluent D has a hydroxyl number of at most 5 mg/g, and comprises moieties derived from olefinically unsaturated fatty acids D1, and polyoxyalkylene glycols D2 or their monoethers, to a process of preparation thereof, and a method of use thereof for coating of wood, fiberboard, textiles, paper, cardboard, leather, and thermoplastic materials.

Abstract: A liquid adhesive formulation, that includes a blend of at least one all-acrylic emulsion polymer and at least one styrene acrylic copolymer emulsion; as well as at least one organic amine; at least one freeze-thaw stabilizer; at least one, bactericide; at least one mildewcide; at least one surfactant; at least one coalescent; at least one adhesion promoter; at least one solvent; at least one rheology modifier; at least one defoamer; or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A composition includes a first solvent, a second solvent, a first surfactant for maintaining a dispersion of at least one of the first solvent and the second solvent, a first film forming polyurethane dispersion, a second film forming polyurethane dispersion, and a second surfactant for maintaining at least one of the first film forming polyurethane dispersion and the second film forming polyurethane dispersion.

Abstract: High-melting antimicrobial polymer fibers and antimicrobial fabrics comprising such fibers are prepared by preparing a masterbatch of polymer pellets (e.g., PET), silver and copper salts, and a compounding agent which provides free flowing polymer pellets which can be prepared in advance, with a long shelf life. Polymer masterbatches prepared by the methods of the invention can produce limited color or off-white antimicrobial fibers and fabrics using conventional melt spinning manufacturing methods. Fabrics incorporating fibers of the present invention are potent inhibitors of Athlete's foot fungi, gram negative and gram positive bacteria, and drug resistant pathogens.

Abstract: Described herein are multifunctional polymers comprising a first repeating unit having at least one pseudo-cationic moiety, a second repeating unit having at least a hydrophobic moiety, and a third repeating unit, where the weight-average molecular weight is less than about 10,000 Da. In one embodiment the polymers exhibit antimicrobial activity. Also provided are compositions formulated with the multifunctional polymers, and a method of providing antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: A process for incorporating water insoluble biocides in latex paint products. The process comprises adding the biocide to the dispersion phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filler material for a floor, comprising a natural base material and a mixture containing loess and a resin in powder or pellet form, as well as to a method for producing the filler material. The filler material of the present invention uses the natural base material and is thus environmentally-friendly and not harmful to the human body. Further, in the event rice husks are used as the natural base material, a person slipping on the floor is protected from burning caused by friction as the rice husks have a high moisture content. In addition, the loess contained in the filler material keeps the floor from becoming moldy and emits far infrared radiation, and therefore is beneficial to the human body. The resin emulsion of the filler material prevents the natural base material from generating dust, thus preventing dust from entering the human body via the respiratory organs of the human body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink composition for decorating non-porous substrates for printing on non-porous surfaces that are subjected to heat treatment after printing, and comprising at least one organic solvent as a vehicle which is liquid at room temperature and is made up of linear or non-linear n-alkane hydrocarbons, at least one binder composition with submicrometric particles of a glass frit, and at least one ceramic pigment corresponding to the color of the ink and to the etching of the ink.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin of the present invention is characterized by comprising repeating units represented by Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3 and Formula 4, respectively.

Abstract: In the present invention, biodegradable nanocomposites are introduced which include nanoclay particles, titanium dioxide nanoparticles, polyethylene, polypropylene, starch as a biopolymer, maleic anhydride and glycerol. The obtained nanocomposites have very high physical, mechanical and antimicrobial properties. Proper dispersion and distribution of nanoparticles in composite substrate would help in improving the quality of the product to a great extent. The presence of polypropylene next to polyethylene would eliminate the weak points of polyethylene/biopolymer composite as polypropylene helps to modify the physical and engineering properties of nanocomposites in the presence of nanoclay. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles have antimicrobial properties and would result in products which are useful for food and pharmaceutical industries. Another important aspect of this invention is the production of samples in one step by reaction extrusion method.

Abstract: An ink comprising an encapsulated particulate solid and a liquid vehicle wherein: I) the encapsulated particulate solid comprises a particulate solid encapsulated with a cross-linked dispersant shell; and II) the ink comprises the components: a.from 0.1 to 20 parts of the encapsulated particulate solid; b.from 20 to 40 parts of glycerol; c.from 1 to 30 parts of ethylene glycol; d.from 0 to 20 parts of 2-pyrrolidone; e.from 0.01 to 3 parts of surfactant; f.from 0 to 10 parts of water-soluble polymer; g.from 0 to 20 parts of polymer particles; h.from 0 to 2 parts of biocide; i.from 20 to 75 parts of water; wherein all the parts are by weight and the sum of the components a. to i. is 100 parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of butyl ionomers or partially halogenated butyl ionomers in reducing a population of and/or preventing accumulation of organisms. The organisms may be bacteria, algae, fungi, mollusca or arthropoda. The invention also relates to coatings for shaped articles comprising the butyl ionomers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to prevent deactivation of the metal catalyst in a catalytic polymerisation process of polymeric binders whereby pyrithione biocides are present which method comprises the addition of a Zn, Cu or Na salt selected from Zn, Cu or Na salts of fatty acids such as e.g. Zn, Cu or Na octoate, Zn, Cu or Na acrylate, Zn, Cu or Na neodecanoate, or Zn, Cu or Na salts of beta diketones such as e.g. Zn, Cu or Na acetylacetonate.

Abstract: A liquid mineral coating is disclosed which formulation includes calcium hydroxide (Ca(HO)2) and magnesium hydroxide Mg(OH2) associated with an organic polymer, allowing control of fungal growth and coating blistering or peeling due to rising moisture in the substrate, keeping the environment stable, without the need of adding stabilizers, such as D-Sorbitol, commonly used in conventional mineral coatings.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing an acrylic copolymer (A) having a structural unit (a1) derived from an alkyl (meth)acrylate (a1)? and a structural unit (a2) derived from a functional group-containing monomer (a2)?, a crosslinking agent (B), and a photochromic dye (C) selected from a group consisting of dithienylethene-based compounds, oxazine-based compounds and naphthopyran-based compounds has a relatively rapid rate of color change from colored to colorless after termination of irradiation with UV rays, has excellent photochromic performance and can be a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of a colorless pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide surface compositions and methods for repairing durable and/or load-bearing surfaces including roadway voids, manhole structures, and/or safety flooring. Compositions and methods may comprise utilizing a liquid binder, catalyst, and/or primer to provide durable, waterproof, and/or long-lasting surface compositions to dispose within the roadway voids and/or to coat flooring. The surface compositions may cure rapidly through an internal exothermic reaction process to form the repair and/or the safety flooring. In some embodiments, filler materials may be disposed within the liquid binders to provide elasticity, compression, slip resistance, heat transfer, reduced cure time, and/or a desired surface texture to the surface composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process comprising the steps of a) contacting an aqueous dispersion of a TiO2 slurry containing adsorbing dispersant with an adsorbing latex to form a mixture, wherein the pH of the mixture of the TiO2 slurry and adsorbing latex are sufficiently high to inhibit interaction between the TiO2 and the adsorbing latex; then b) lowering the pH of the mixture of step a) sufficiently to promote interaction between the TiO2 and the adsorbing latex, thereby forming a composite. The process of the present invention provides for improved hiding and reduced grit for coatings compositions.

Abstract: A bi-component fiber (1), in particular for the production of spunbond fabrics (4), with a first component (2) and a second component (3), whereby the first component (2) has a first polymer as an integral part and the second component has a second polymer as an integral part. The polymer of one of the two components (2, 3) has been polymerized with a metallocene catalyst and the polymer of the other component (2, 3) has been polymerized with a Ziegler-Natta catalyst and subjected to a subsequent visbreaking treatment.

Abstract: A drag reducing composition comprising a finely divided, solid polyolefin friction reducing agent formed from olefins containing from 2 to 30 carbon atoms, the polyolefin drag reducing agent suspended in a suspending medium and comprising 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate containing up to 10% by weight of water.

Abstract: A composition is provided, comprising microcapsules, wherein said microcapsules comprise a core and an outer shell, wherein said core comprises one or more water-insoluble compound having melting point above 15° C., and wherein said outer shell comprises one or more amino resin that is a reaction product of reactants comprising (a) one or more monomer polyamine, (b) one or more aldehyde, and (c) one or more compound (c) selected from the group consisting of additive diamines, additive diols, additive amino-alcohols, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A composition for use as a wood-filler that includes at least two modified styrene butadiene latexes; at least one pH color indicator, wherein the pH color indicator is operative to provide a visual indication that the wood filling composition is dry; and microspheres, wherein the microspheres further include glass or ceramic, and wherein the microspheres are operative to provide durability and stainability to the wood-filling composition.

Abstract: Microparticles containing an ultraviolet light absorbing polymer and 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate (“IPBC”) resist discoloration by sunlight and other ultraviolet light sources. Methods for preparing the microparticles produce polymer-shielded, formaldehyde-free IPBC formulations which resist discoloration and leaching, and are especially useful in water-based applications. The microparticles include a polymer that absorbs light over a range of ultraviolet wavelengths associated with IPBC discoloration. The microparticles may be utilized in paints, stains, stuccoes, adhesives, and plastics, for example.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compositions comprising vinyl aromatic copolymers prepared by the emulsion polymerisation process and having salt inclusions resulting from their preparation, which compositions are distinguished by an improved surface quality after storage under warm moist conditions and in that respect are suitable for the production of molded bodies having a class A surface.

Abstract: Ink for use in a printer for forming coating or a colored ink on a substrate is disclosed. The coating or colored image provides antibacterial and antifungal protection. The inks include a mixture of solvent and a silver sulfate biocide having a concentration range of 0.0005 to 0.5 weight %.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a thermoplastic copolymer, which is a polymer of a monomer mixture including: a phosphorus (meth)acrylic monomer represented by Formula 1; an aromatic vinyl monomer; and a vinyl cyanide monomer. The thermoplastic copolymer can exhibit excellent flame retardancy with minimal or no deterioration in heat resistance, and is eco-friendly. wherein R1 is hydrogen or methyl; R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 hydrocarbon group; R3 and R4 are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted C6 to C20 cyclic hydrocarbon group; m is an integer from 1 to 10; and n is an integer from 0 to 5.

Abstract: A low toxicity, highly efficient transfection composition is described with an amphipathic compound containing at least one imidazole. The composition may be used in the process of transfecting nucleic acids into an animal cell.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide a resin composition containing ultrafine silver particles and having excellent antibacterial property as well as excellent deodorizing power against both the nitrogen type smelling components and the sulfur-containing smelling components. [Means for Solution] A resin composition obtained by heating and mixing a resin composition, a silver carboxylate and a carboxylic acid together. A thermoplastic resin, the silver carboxylate and the carboxylic acid are heated and mixed together at a temperature lower than a temperature at which the silver carboxylate starts decomposing but not lower than a melting point of the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: Use of aziridines for stabilizing iodine-containing compounds, especially biocides.

Abstract: A high solids cross-linked ethylene propylene diene terpolymer latex consisting of 15 weight percent to 88 weight percent ethylene propylene diene terpolymer with a molecular weight from 1300000 Mw to 5000 Mw, 10 weight percent to 70 weight percent of a water, 1 weight percent to 15 weight percent of a surfactant, and 0.3 weight percent to 1.76 weight percent of a curative.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to storage stable aqueous solutions of stilbene optical brighteners with polyvinyl alcohols which can be directly used by the papermaker in that they may be diluted with water and/or be metered directly into a coating composition, to provide coated papers of a particularly high whiteness.

Abstract: What are described are compositions comprising a) one or more compounds of the formula (I) in which R is a straight-chain or branched saturated alkyl group having 5 to 11 carbon atoms or a straight-chain or branched mono- or polyunsaturated alkenyl group having 5 to 11 carbon atoms, and b) one or more halogenated antimicrobially active compounds. The compositions are distinguished in particular by an advantageous antibacterial activity.

Abstract: A paint composition, which comprises a stanchion-encapsulated pigment such as titanium dioxide, can provide enhanced paint quality with reduced cost.

Abstract: An aqueous paint composition comprising by weight of the total composition i) from 1 to 6%, preferably from 2 to 5% chelating thickener ii) from 2 to 8%, preferably from 3 to 5% clay thickener and iii) from 0 to 30%, preferably 5 to 20% clay extender whereby said composition is capable of being formed into a self-supporting, dimensionally stable paint body

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic (meth)acrylate copolymer, which includes a derivative unit obtained from a monomer mixture including: (A) an aromatic (meth)acrylate having an index of refraction from about 1.580 to about 1.700; and (B) a monofunctional unsaturated monomer.