Abstract: A high quality paint formulation comprises water, latex polymer, pigment, and a quaternary ammonium compound. The high quality paint is capable of killing gram positive bacteria, gram negative bacteria at a rate of greater than 3 logs within 2 hours of application of bacteria to a painted surface. The high quality paint is also capable of inactivating viruses.

Abstract: Disclosed are wax emulsion compositions for curing or sealing concrete and cement formulations, methods for preparing and processes for using the same. The modifiers are applicable to curing or sealing membranes, used in roadways, highways, parking lots and other freshly placed or poured concrete surfaces to retain moisture and achieve high compressive strengths. This invention also relates to materials used to coat, spray, brush, roll etc. on conventional Portland cement concrete mix designs or other applied concrete mixes in formed structural shapes and transport road mix designs, providing an effective layer that controls and minimizes moisture loss from the mix to enable proper curing and achievement of desired compressive strengths. The compositions of the invention further provide for concrete and cement formulations having lower water soluble chloride content.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising antioxidants and stabilizers, such as, acid scavengers or organic phosphorus stabilizers, and optionally further comprising co-stabilizers. The disclosed compositions are useful as stabilizers for polyolefins and other polymeric materials. The disclosed compositions and methods generally provide longer shelf lifes and better oxidative resistance to materials than currently available antioxidants.

Abstract: Use of dried compositions of silver dihydrogen citrate along with citric acid in antimicrobial amounts directly as disinfectants is described.

Abstract: An ecologically compatible anti-microbial-adhesion agent is described, which is particularly suitable for use in anti-fouling paints, preferably for boats, characterized in that it comprises a compound selected from eugenol, vanillin, benzaldehyde substituted with one or two substituents selected from the groups —OH (hydroxy) and —OCH3 (methoxy), or any combination thereof. An anti-fouling paint is also described, particularly for boats, comprising the anti-microbial-adhesion agent mentioned above and other components selected from conventional biocides, solvents, resins, pigments, charges and fillings, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A composition for treating wood, concrete, masonry and related materials to effect sealing the article against water, preventing microbial attack, protecting against UV degradation, and optionally imparting a color for aesthetic purposes and an article treated with the composition. The composition includes a solvent having an elevated flash point, no VOC's or substantially no VOC's, and the composition can be used inside with little or no additional ventilation. The compositions contain no antioxidants, or low and controlled levels of antioxidants to allow the applied composition to properly oxidize and cure upon exposure to air. The compositions can be applied by all conventional methods known for applying sealants and stains.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for applying an antibacterial coating onto a substrate (12) having one or more layers of print (28). In a printing press (10), one or more layers of print (28) are applied to a substrate (12) in a printing step. A finishing composition 36 is applied over the layers of ink (28) by a finishing (stage 16) in a finishing step to form a continuous outer protective layer. The finishing composition (36) is applied to the substrate (12) by a roller (30). The printing step and the finishing step are performed simultaneously. The finishing composition (36) comprises an antibacterial additive.

Abstract: A two part construction sealant or adhesive is provided with the properties of non-sag, low modulus, high elongation, and good paint adhesion. The sealant or adhesive is prepared using at least one of a secondary amine or an acrylate monomer, and a diol, triol and/or tetrol having a nominal weight average molecular weight of between 1,000 and 6,000 in the base component of the formulation, and aromatic diisocyanate monomer or polyisocyanate and an isocyanate terminated prepolymer of aromatic diisocyanate or polyisocyanate and polyol in the activator component, the components of Part A to Part B mixed at a weight ratio of 5:1 to 1.8:1.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition containing coniferous resin acids and/or their derivates, an antimicrobial polymer composition including coniferous resin acids and/or their derivates and processes for preparing thereof, and the use of the derivates of coniferous resin acids as an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: An antifouling condensation curing organopolysiloxane composition is prepared by premixing a part or all of (A) a diorganopolysiloxane free of a reactive group with a part or all of (B) silica to form a premix, then mixing the premix with the remainder of (A) and (B), (C) a base diorganopolysiloxane, and (D) a silane. The composition has a good balance of low viscosity and high thixotropy, can be thickly coated in a single pass, and cures into a coating having rubber strength and surface smoothness and exhibiting satisfactory antifouling property over a long period of time.

Abstract: Polymer composite material with barrier functionality, in particular for the use in fumigation methods, comprising at least one base polymer compound and at least one barrier functional layer, wherein the barrier functional layer comprises at least one binder that is cross-linkable and after cross-linking capable of water absorbing and gel-forming.

Abstract: Polymer composite material with biocide functionality, preferably for the use in agriculture, comprising at least one base polymer compound and at least one biocide active ingredient, wherein the biocide active ingredient is an organic biocide that can be emitted from the polymer composite material by diffusion and/or osmosis and method of its production.

Abstract: There is provided herein a one-part room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone based air and water barrier composition comprising silanol-terminated diorganopolysiloxane polymer; fumed silica; stearic acid treated ground calcium carbonate extending filler; polyalkoxy crosslinking agent; metal chelate condensation cure catalyst; and, an adhesion promoter. There is also provided a wall assembly comprising said composition.

Abstract: An antibacterial measure using titanium oxide includes mixing titanium oxide in a resin to form a coating resin, and then coating a key surface with the coating resin. This method requires formation of a coating layer on a resin molding and thus increases the number of the production steps and cost. Furthermore, in the method, a coating film containing an antibacterial agent is scraped off light by little at each time of keying, and thus the film is finally completely removed to lose its antibacterial function. A conceivable measure against this includes directly mixing a resin and an antibacterial agent. However, titanium oxide used as an antibacterial agent degrades a raw material resin. It has recently be thought that photocatalytic apatite as a substitute for titanium oxide also causes chalking, and an antibacterial coating layer has been formed on a surface of a resin molding.

Abstract: Antimicrobial parylene coatings and methods for their vapor-phase deposition.

Abstract: A polymer formed by controlled radical polymerization includes groups that can be modified after controlled radical polymerization to form a radical. The polymer can be the reaction product of a controlled radical polymerization of radically polymerizable monomers, wherein at least one of the radically polymerizable monomers includes at least one group that can be modified after the controlled radical polymerization to form a radical. A compound includes a first group that is stimulated upon application of energy to the molecule to tether the molecule to a surface or to another polymer chain and a second group comprising a controlled radical polymerization initiator functionality. A block copolymer includes at least a first segment to impart a predetermined functionality to a target surface and at least a second segment including functional groups to interact with the targeted surface to attach the block copolymer to the surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a unique polymer dispersant mixture to be incorporated into a carbon black ink formulation. More particularly, the a polymeric dispersant mixture consists of a first polymer dispersant having moieties of methacrylic acid; poly(propylene glycol)-4-nonylphenyl ether acrylate; and poly(ethylene glycol)2,4,6-tris-(1-phenylethyl)phenyl ether methacrylate in combination with a second polymer dispersant selected from the group consisting of a copolymer of methacrylic acid and benzyl methacrylate and a terpolymer of styrene, alpha-methyl styrene and acrylic acid. Carbon black inkjet inks having this particular polymer dispersant mixture exhibit improved text quality when compared to carbon black inks not having this polymer dispersant mixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition that can have improved scratch resistance comprising: (A) about 10 to about 20% by weight of a rubber modified aromatic vinyl graft copolymer resin; (B) about 30 to about 50% by weight of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) resin; and (C) about 40 to about 60% by weight of an aromatic vinyl copolymer resin including about 5 to about 50% by weight of a (meth)acrylate alkyl ester. The thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention can have a good balance of various properties such as scratch resistance, impact strength, colorability, gloss, and injection molding properties.

Abstract: Provide an agent-to-be-filled/glass-containing resin molded product having no skin layer formed on its surface and free of sink marks, warping and other forms of deformation and also allowing an agent-to-be-filled blended in it to sufficiently effectuate, with a low blending ratio, action equivalent to when the agent-to-be-filled is blended at a traditional blending ratio; wherein the agent-to-be-filled/glass-containing resin molded product is characterized in that it is made of one type of resin selected from the group that includes polyethylene resin, polypropylene resin, polyethylene terephthalate resin and polyamide resin, that it contains solid, spherical glass beads with an average particle size of 10 to 40 ?m, and when the glass blending ratio of these solid, spherical glass beads is 40 to 70 percent by weight, no skin layer is formed on the surface of such glass-containing resin molded product as measured by laser Raman spectroscopy, and presence of the aforementioned solid, spherical glass beads and

Abstract: The present application relates to oligomeric antimicrobial compounds and compositions comprising the same. The oligomers are formed by polymerizing aminoalkyl (meth)acrylate or aminoalkyl (meth)acrylamide monomer(s). In addition to imparting materials with broad spectrum antimicrobial activity, the oligomers can impart antimicrobial activity to substrates such as hair and skin.

Abstract: A process for preparing a dispersion of encapsulated solid particles in a liquid medium comprising: i) comminuting a composition comprising a solid, a liquid medium and a polyurethane dispersant having an acid value of from 0.55 to 3.5 mmoles per g of dispersant, said composition comprising from 5 to 40 parts of polyurethane dispersant per 100 parts of solid, the parts being by weight; and ii) cross-linking the polyurethane dispersant in the presence of the solid and the liquid medium so as to encapsulate the solid particles; wherein the polyurethane dispersant contains less than 10% by weight of repeat units from polymeric alcohols, each polymeric alcohol having a number averaged molecular weight of more than 500 daltons.

Abstract: New associative thickeners of the HEUR type (Hydrophobically modified Ethylene oxide URethane) whose hydrophobic monomer is based on alkyl cyclohexylols. These are new polyurethanes that allow a broad thickening of a medium shear gradient aqueous formulation while limiting the increase in the low shear gradient viscosity. The invention also concerns the compositions containing them and their uses in different formulations such as aqueous paints.

Abstract: An anti-biofouling material for use on marine equipment is described, the anti-biofouling material comprising a polymer system comprising a hydrophobically-modified base polymer, the hydrophobically-modified base polymer comprising a base polymer having a backbone and a hydrophobically derivatized chain extender coupled to said backbone of said base polymer, wherein the hydrophobically derivatized chain extender comprises a hydrophobic moiety. The anti-fouling casing comprises a hydrophobic surface that serves to prevent biofouling of the surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is rubber clay for handicrafts. The rubber clay does not stick to the hands because it is manufactured by using a non-stick, inorganic compound having excellent transparency as the main component, the rubber clay is reusable because it does not harden even when a structure (model) made of the rubber clay is left for a long time, and the rubber clay may be represented in a wide range of colors. To this end, the rubber clay for handicrafts according to the present invention contains 60 to 80% by weight of a gel-type silicone base, 15 to 35% by weight of a plasticity adjuster, 1 to 5% by weight of an oil-type anti-cracking agent, and 0.1 to 1% by weight of an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the co-encapsulation of biocidally active ingredients in a clay mineral, the process comprising the step of bringing the clay mineral into contact with a biocidally active nitrogen compound that contains at least one hydrocarbon group with 6 to 20 carbon atoms, and at the same time or subsequently with at least one biocidally active compound selected from the group consisting of 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one, 3-iodopropenylbutyl-carbamate and tetrahis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate. And the use of such encapsulated product in water based paints, coatings and varnishes.

Abstract: Provided is a solvent borne coating composition comprising (a) one or more polymeric biocide comprising multivalent metal cations and multivalent organic anions, (b) one or more polymer-encapsulated biocide, and (c) one or more ethoxylated triglyceride that has average number of moles of ethylene oxide units per mole of triglyceride molecules of 10 to 45. Also provided are a method of making such composition and a method of using such a composition.

Abstract: A high-strength, solid adhesive formulation is provided. This formulation includes polyvinylpyrrolidone; at least one polymer dispersion that further includes polyurethane and that is capable of withstanding high mixing temperatures; casein for conferring lubricity to the formulation; and sodium stearate, which is operative to facilitate formation of a glue stick product for use in for joining paper or non-paper items.

Abstract: A protective coating applied to the underwater portion of a marine vessel operable to inhibit the growth of marine foulants. The coating comprises a polymer, a marine biocide, a preservative, and optionally an antimicrobial agent. In certain embodiments, the marine biocide, preservative, and optional antimicrobial agent are chemically bonded with the polymer thereby significantly reducing the ability of the biocide, preservative, and antimicrobial agent to leach from the coating into the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A sterilized article comprising a hydrogen peroxide plasma or hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilized polymer composition, the polymer composition comprising from 20 to 80 weight % of a polyphenylene ether sulfone; and from 20 to 80 weight % of a polyetherimide. When sterilized with a hydrogen peroxide plasma, or hydrogen peroxide vapor, the articles have surprisingly improved resistance to changes in color and clarity as well as resistance to loss of mechanical properties.

Abstract: A sterilized article comprising a sterilized or hydrogen peroxide vapor-sterilized polymer composition, the polymer composition comprising a polyetherimide, wherein after exposure to 100 cycles of the hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization using a mixture of hydrogen peroxide vapor and hydrogen peroxide plasma for 30 minutes at 20 to 55° C., the color of the polymer composition of the article exhibits a color shift of delta E of 10 units or less relative to the color of the polymer composition color before the first hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization cycle, wherein delta E is measured in accordance with ASTM D2244.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition includes about 100 parts by weight of a base resin including about 45 to about 86 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (A), about 10 to about 45 parts by weight of a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer (B) and about 4 to about 10 parts by weight of an aromatic vinyl graft copolymer (C), about 0.03 to about 5 parts by weight of a sulfonate flame retardant (D) based on about 100 parts by weight of the base resin, and about 1 to about 10 parts by weight of a polycaprolactone polymer (E) based on about 100 parts by weight of the base resin.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ink jet printable phosphor ink composition for LED packaging that enables precision control of the amount and position of phosphor layers on the LED device or the LED device packaging. The ink includes both a UV-curable resin component and a thermally curable resin component. A phase-separation component prevents phase separation of the UV-curable resin component and the thermally curable resin component. Phosphor particles on the order of less than approximately 2 microns are uniformly dispersed throughout the ink composition. The phosphor ink composition is deposited through either thermal or piezoelectric ink jet printing; a thin layer is deposited in a desired pattern. UV curing (and, optionally, thermal curing) is used to fix each layer followed by subsequent deposition and curing. In this manner, undesirable phosphor settling does not occur and layers are selectively built up to form precise phosphor distributions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a blend comprising: (A) about 80% by weight to about 99.99% by weight of at least one polyester comprising terephthalic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; and (B) about 0.01% by weight to about 20% by weight of at least one antimicrobial agent; said weight percentages being based on the total weight of the blend.

Abstract: There is provided a coating composition comprising (a) one or more microbicide, (b) one or more soluble polymer comprising acrylamide as polymerized units, wherein said polymer has is non-anionic, and (c) solvent, wherein said polymer is dissolved in said solvent. Also provided is a method of coating a substrate with such a coating, and also provided is the resulting coated substrate.

Abstract: A method for preventing accumulation of organisms on a surface exposed to a marine environment. Nano-particles are provided in a water soluble polymer. The nano-particles have a thickness of about 2 nanometers and a major surface area of about 3 microns and are treated by a quaternary ammonium salt. The treated nano-particles are mixed into the water soluble polymer material. This mixture can be applied to the exposed surface. Biofouling is prevented by the sharpness of the nano-particles, sloughing of the water soluble material, and biocidal action caused by the quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: Provided are a thermoplastic resin composition including (A) a core-shell structured copolymer including a shell polymerized from at least an acrylic-based compound, (B) an acrylic-based polymer polymerized from at least an acryl-based monomer, and (C) a surface-controlling agent, and a molded product using the same.

Abstract: Thermal reflective paint comprising of active heat reflective agent in the percentage 5% to 100%, bulk forming agents or fillers in the percentage 5% 95% alongwith binders and additives

Abstract: The present application discloses a fouling control coating composition comprising a polysiloxane-based binder system, 0.01-20% by dry weight of one or more hydrophilic-modified polysiloxanes, and one or more biocides. The hydrophilic-modified polysiloxane may be a poly(oxyalkylene)-modified polysiloxane, e.g. a polysiloxane having grafted thereto poly(oxyalkylene) chains and/or having incorporated in the backbone thereof poly(oxyalkylene) chains. The poly(oxyalkylene) may e.g. be selected from polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene and poly(oxyethylene-co-oxypropylene) (polyethylene glycols/polypropylene glycols). The application further discloses a marine structure comprising on at least a part of the outer surface thereof an outermost coating prepared from the coating composition.

Abstract: A polymerisable ethylenically unsaturated macromonomer being the reaction product of: i) an adduct formed from the reaction of an unsaturated non-mineral oil reacted with an enophile having an acid, ester or anhydride moiety and ii) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a moiety reactive with the acid, ester or anhydride moiety of the enophile and iii) a chain extender material having at least two moieties reactive with the acid, ester or anhydride moiety of the enophile.

Abstract: A composite material formulated for slow release of a small molecule in seawater includes a porous inorganic oxide framework and micelles embedded within the pores of the framework. The micelles include a surfactant and a small molecule, the surfactant being present in the composite material at no more than 80 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight inorganic oxide, the composite material being stable in seawater for releasing the small molecule over at least 20 days.

Abstract: A description is given of an aqueous polymer dispersion comprising at least one polyurethane, dispersed in aqueous phase and having one or more uretdione groups, and at least one solid polyamine with a deactivated surface, said dispersion being useful as an adhesive, coating material or sealant or for producing adhesive, coating or sealing compositions. The compositions can be activated thermally or by electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: Surface coating composition, method and apparatus for coating a surface. The surface coating composition comprises a recycled rubber product, one or more binding agent and optionally one or more additional agent.

Abstract: There is provided new mono-(meth)acrylate functionalized silicone monomers containing carbosiloxane linkage for improved hydrolysis resistance, useful in making water absorbing silicone-hydrogel films for contact lens applications. This invention also provides homo-polymers and copolymers made from the mono-(meth)acrylate functionalized hydrophilic silicone monomers described herein. Also provided is a process for producing the monomers and polymers described herein and contact lenses produced from the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are intermediate products (semifinished products) for polymer materials, comprising surface-modified components, said polymer materials based on the intermediate products, a method for producing the intermediate products, and the use thereof.

Abstract: Processes for lowering the glass transition temperature of a polymeric compound relative to the glass transition temperature of a control polymeric compound are disclosed. The methods include the formation of a precursor composition comprising precursor compounds to the polymeric compound dispersed or dissolved in a solvent system. The compounds are partially or fully cured in the presence of the solvent system, which is then substantially removed. After further curing, where necessary, the resulting cured polymeric compound is essentially free of plasticizers, but still has a decreased glass transition temperature relative to the glass transition temperature of a control polymeric compound. Articles of manufacture comprising such polymeric compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are an environmentally-friendly polyamide resin composition that includes (A-1) a first polyamide resin including polyamide 11, polyamide 1010, or a combination thereof, (B) a glass fiber having a cross-sectional aspect ratio of about 1.5 or more, and (C) a branched graft copolymer including a polyolefin main chain, and optionally (A-2) second polyamide resin including a C6 organic chain in one repeating unit, and a molded product using the same.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for protecting exterior surfaces of automobiles and other products, or components of products, against abrasion, abrasive dust, water, acid rain, etc. The methods involve applying to a surface a protective coating composition comprising a polyvinyl butyrate emulsion and a relatively inert extender. The emulsion is dried to form a water-resistant protective coating that can be removed from the underlying surface by peeling when no longer desired.

Abstract: Disclosed are antimicrobial coating compositions. These coating compositions comprise (a) a film-forming resin; (b) a porous solid comprising pores having anti-microbial metal ions disposed therein; and (c) an onium compound.

Abstract: A moisture-curable polyurethane formulation is provided capable of curing to form a reaction product, having high green strength and being dispensable from a caulking gun. The polyurethane formulation comprises at least one isocyanate-terminated prepolymer, at least one rheology modifier or filler, optionally monomeric/polymeric isocyanate, and at least one urea-based thixotropic additive added to the formulation or formed in situ, to provide greater than 1% of urea groups in the reaction product. A method for making a moisture-curable polyurethane formulation capable of curing to form a reaction product and methods of bonding materials together using the formulation are also provided.

Abstract: A composition for modification of wood products is disclosed. The composition contains a prepolymer formed by the reaction of a polyfunctional hydrophilic polymer of high molecular weight and a crosslinking agent. The composition may also contain a prepolymer formed by the reaction of a sugar and a crosslinking agent. Modification of the wood product may result in one or more of: improved stiffness, strength, surface hardness, dimensional stability, water resistance, flame retardancy, and biological resistance.