Abstract: This invention relates to the provision of a room temperature vulcanisable (RTV) elastomeric composition which contains one or more silicone based polymers and which is paintable with a variety of paints. The application also relates to a method for producing a painted surface on an elastomer obtained from said composition. The curable composition capable of cure to an elastomeric body comprises a diluted polymer comprising a high molecular weight organopolysiloxane polymer having an organopolysiloxane chain having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of at least 100,000 and terminal groups selected from either silanol and/or other hydrolysable groups; or unsaturated groups; and one or more an organic plasticiser(s) and/or one or more organic extender(s) or a mixture thereof (component (a).

Abstract: A cementitious composition containing hydraulic cement, water, and a hyper-branched polyether surfactant. An aqueous admixture composition for cementitious compositions including a hyper-branched polyether surfactant, optionally a dispersant, optionally an additional surfactant or defoamer, and optionally a stabilizing agent. A method of making a cementitious composition including mixing cementitious material, water, a hyper-branched polyether surfactant, optionally a dispersant for cementitious compositions, optionally an additional surfactant or defoamer, and optionally a stabilizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides both crosslinked polymer compositions capable of forming hydrogels upon exposure to an aqueous environment and thiosulfonate hydrogel-forming components. The thiosulfonate hydrogel-forming components of the invention are preferably multi-arm thiosulfonate polymer derivatives that form a crosslinked polymer composition when exposed to a base without requiring the presence of a second cross-linking reagent, redox catalyst, or radiation. Methods for forming hydrogel compositions, as well as methods for using the hydrogels, are also provided.

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

Abstract: An elastic film material that resists the propagation of a tear. The film material includes an SEEPS elastomeric block copolymer and has a time to break of at least 10 hours. The elastomeric block copolymer has a Tm of between about 10° C. and 20° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone-urethane copolymers and methods for making the copolymers. The silicone-urethane copolymers can have many physical properties usually associated with polyurethanes but also the feel and characteristics of silicones.

Abstract: A composition that employs a coupling agent with a fluoropolymer processing aid to address melt-processing issues related to the use of interfering components in melt-processable polymeric binders.

Abstract: Antimicrobial granules comprise carrier particles agglomerated by a binding agent containing a quaternary ammonium organosilane.

Abstract: A biocidal composition is provided comprising a complex of parachlorometaxylenol and a polycarbocylic acid or a salt thereof. A surfactant can be added to the composition to form a biocidal cleaning composition. The composition can be added to a latex or hot melt polymeric composition to form a biocidal polymeric composition.

Abstract: Silicone-polyether block copolymer comprising a polyorganosiloxane which includes at least one polyether residue having a molecular weight of not less than 5000 g/mol, and wherein a weight average molecular weight of all polyether residues attached to the polyorganosiloxane by a chemical bond is above 3000 g/mol, its production and use and also compositions and polymeric articles obtained therewith.

Abstract: Inorganic carrier material, comprising at least one adsorptively or covalently bound heterocyclic 3-membered-ring compound.

Abstract: A film-forming composition including a coalescent aid comprising fatty acid esters of ethylene glycol and/or propylene glycol having the formula R1COO[(EO)x(PO)y]zH wherein R1CO is a linear saturated aliphatic acyl group, or a combination thereof, having from about 6 to about 22 carbon atoms, EO is —CH2CH2O—, PO is —CH2CH(CH3)O— or —CH(CH3)CH2O— or a combination thereof, where the acyl radical is bonded to a carbon atom of the EO or PO radical, and x=0 to about 5, y=about 0 to about 5, the sum of x and y is equal or greater than 0.5, z=1 to about 5, and (x+y)z is less than or equal to 6. It is to be understood that x, y, and z are average values for the composition.

Abstract: Wood adhesives and methods of production and application of wood adhesives are provided. The adhesives may contain proteins, and specifically may include whey proteins derived from dairy processing. Products utilizing whey-based wood adhesives are also provided as are paper adhesives that include whey protein.

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: This invention relates to a polymer blend comprising: (A) about 1% by weight to about 99% by weight of at least one polymer (A) comprising terephthalic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues; (B) about 1% by weight to about 99% by weight of at least one polymer (B) comprising 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid residues and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues, and (C) 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 polymer blend.

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: An aluminum salt-containing resin powder of the present invention includes: at lest one matrix resin component selected from regenerated collagen, polyvinyl alcohol and carboxymethyl cellulose; and an aluminum salt. The aluminum salt is chemically bonded to the matrix resin component, and the resultant is powdered. A resin composition of the present invention includes 0.1 wt % or more and 80 wt % or less of the aluminum salt-containing resin powder and 20 wt % or more and 99.9 wt % or less of a resin other than the aluminum salt-containing resin. Thus, the present invention provides an aluminum salt-containing resin powder having a high phosphorus adsorption property a high antibacterial property and a high antifungal property, and a resin composition containing the aluminum salt-containing resin powder.

Abstract: The invention relates to nitrogen-containing inorganic carrier materials, more particularly to inorganic carrier materials containing organically bonded nitrogen, to their preparation and also to their use for stabilizing iodine-containing compounds, and also to binder formulations comprising them and to the use thereof for protecting industrial materials.

Abstract: A coating having an adhesive hydrophilic polymer and an amphiphilic additive. The amphiphilic additive has a hydrophilic chain, a biocidal functional group bonded to the hydrophilic chain, and a hydrophobic moiety bonded to the hydrophilic chain or to the biocidal functional group. A method of forming a biocidal surface by providing an article, and coating the article with the above coating. A compound having the formula: Y—(O—CH2—CH2)n—R—(CH2)m—CH3. Y is CH3 or H. R is X is a halogen, and m and n are independently selected positive integers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carbon black inkjet ink having improved text quality and resistance to kogation. The formulation for inkjet ink combines a non-ionic ethoxylate surfactant having at least 30 moles of ethylene oxide with a particular set of three humectants. The inkjet ink formulation also included a polymeric dispersant.

Abstract: Resin plasticizers are produced by esterification of keto acids derived from acylation of aromatic compounds with cyclic anhydrides, and are particularly useful in making phthalate-free articles using PVC.

Abstract: Disclosure is provided for benzimidazole derivative compounds that prevent, remove and/or inhibit the formation of biofilms, compositions including these compounds, devices including these compounds, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: A wallboard joint compound includes a base joint compound having a homogeneous, paste-like blend of water and at least one of a filler, a binder, a thickener, a suspending agent, a biocide, a preservative, a mineral filler and expanded perlite; and an additive discretely added to the base joint compound to be available for use once mixed into the base joint compound just prior to application of the wallboard joint compound by a user.

Abstract: A polyester article is made to appear lustrously metallic or pearlescent by the addition of polymethylpente and non-metallic, non-pearlescent colorant; and optionally other functional additives. The colorant can be one or more pigments, one or more dyes, or combination thereof. A stretch blow molded plastic article, such as a bottle, using the polymethylpentene in the polyester can simulate the appearance of a metallic surface or a pearlescent luster even though non-metallic and non-pearlescent colorants are used.

Abstract: Fibers and fabrics with improved anti-microbial activity in after laundering, and a method of producing the same, are described. One embodiment includes a method for generating a synthetic fiber, the method comprising creating a mixture, the mixture comprising a polymer, an anti-microbial agent, and a dispersion liquid, and extruding the mixture to form a synthetic fiber.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition including (A) a mixed resin including (A1) a polycarbonate resin; (A2) a polybutylene terephthalate resin; and (A3) a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer; and (B) a graft copolymer including an unsaturated compound including an acrylic-based compound graft-polymerized into a rubber.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a silicone composition. The silicone composition includes a silicone matrix component, an adhesion promoter, and a quaternary ammonium salt containing polymer, wherein the quaternary ammonium salt containing polymer is in an amount to provide a bactericidal effect to the silicone composition. The disclosure is further directed to an article made thereof and to methods for making the article.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating wood in order to improve its properties of use and storage, and to thus obtained treated wood product. In the method the wood to be treated is contacted with a treatment composition comprising monoester, diester or triester or a mixture thereof formed by a water soluble C1-C10 alcohol and formic acid as an equilibrium solution. In addition, the invention relates to specific treatment solution compositions.

Abstract: A solid ink includes an ink vehicle that is solid at room temperature, including a ketone wax and at least one resin selected from a branched amide resin, a branched urea resin, and a branched urethane resin, a colorant, and optional additives.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions useful as pretreatments prior to painting and to reduce the formation of rust in the uncoated condition consist essentially of water, an organo-functional silane, a compound of a Group IV-B element, and optionally a polyvinyl alcohol, stabilizing agents, wetting agents, thickeners, and biocides, and have an alkaline pH>7. A process for treating a metal surface includes contacting the surface with such an aqueous composition. The compositions and processes were found to have further benefits in comparison to the zinc phosphate metal pretreatment thought to be the standard in the industry. Preferably, the pH of the compositions is alkaline, which has been found to improve the efficacy of a silane as a surface treatment to improve uniformity of paint adhesion. By operating in the alkaline pH range, it was found that flash rusting and/or blush rust were significantly reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a waterproofing and air barrier coating composition that can inhibit mold formation on interior structural surfaces. The coating composition includes a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent and a waterproofing polymeric composition that can also prevent air penetration. The polymeric composition includes a solvent, a hydrocarbon resin, a polymeric composition, and a filler. The present invention also relates to methods for preparation of such a waterproof coating composition, and methods for preventing mold formation on a structural unit, by applying a coating composition to a surface of the structural unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fire-retardant, non-corrosive, insect-resistant, fungus-resistant composition comprising a first flame-retardant agent, a preservative composition, a second flame-retardant agent, a third flame-retardant agent, and a liquid melamine formaldehyde resin adhesive. The composition is to be used for topical application to articles using a spray device, where a layer of a desired thickness is applied.

Abstract: This invention provides a modified catheter/indwelling device biomaterial that provides both immediate, and long-term microbiocidal effects on otherwise antibiotic-resistant strains of microorganisms. The material, which exhibits good mechanical performance characteristics for medical devices, is composed of a hydrophobic polyurethane (PU), a hydrophilic polyethylene vinyl acetate (PEVA) as an option, a soluble silver salt and a sparsely-soluble silver salt. The hydrophobic polyurethane provides the good physical properties, the PEVA the hydrophilicity necessary to allow some water ingress into the catheter, the soluble silver salt for an immediate burst effect, and the sparsely-soluble silver salt for sustained-release over many months postimplantation. Alternatively, the sparsely soluble silver salt can be silver iodate and is combined with silver sulfadiazine. Chlorhexidine can also be included in the material.

Abstract: Anti-microbial compositions comprising (a) a quaternary ammonium compound and (b) a cationic biocide. Applicant has discovered a synergistic combination of the two components with the ration of cationic biocide to quaternary ammonium being less than 1:10 or with a single quaternary compound in a ratio of less than 1.6 to 1 provide a film forming coating that has residual anti-bacterial activity and improved durability with strong resistance to general wear between applications.

Abstract: A polymer composition that includes a hydrophilic polymer, an optional secondary organic polymer, and a bioactive agent distributed therein, wherein the bioactive agent is selected from the group consisting of a silver compound, a copper compound, a zinc compound, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides polymers, methods of preparing polymers, and compositions that include polymers, wherein said polymers include a plurality of two-carbon repeating units in a polymer chain, wherein one or more of the two-carbon repeating units of the polymer chain have a substituent that is covalently bonded to a semifluorinated alkyl ethoxy moiety, and the semifluorinated alkyl ethoxy moiety is attached to the polymer chain substituent through an ester, amide, ketone, carbamate, amine, or other suitable linking group. The polymers can be used to provide antifouling coatings.

Abstract: An antimicrobial article prepared by a method includes forming an antimicrobial mixture by adding a calculated amount of antimicrobial agent to a solution of water and alcohol, depositing the antimicrobial mixture in a container, the antimicrobial mixture having a thickness of 0.1 ?m to 10 ?m, evaporating the water and alcohol of the antimicrobial mixture to form the layer of antimicrobial coating, adding silicone resin on top of the layer of antimicrobial coating and allow the silicone resin to permeate and crosslink with the layer of antimicrobial coating, and removing the silicone composite with the layer of antimicrobial coating from the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating material suitable for providing a substrate with an anti-biofouling coating, the coating material comprising a macromolecule comprising: (A) a macromolecular scaffold comprising a reactive group capable of undergoing a Michael type reaction between a Michael type acceptor group and a Michael type donor group, (B) at least one functional moiety attached to the macromolecular scaffold, said at least one functional moiety comprising a hydrophilic moiety, wherein the functional moiety is derivable from a Michael type reaction, involving the reactive group on the macromolecular scaffold and a reactive hydrophilic moiety and (C) at least one moiety capable of crosslinking the coating material.

Abstract: 1-OH-2-acyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine compounds and its analogs, pure or mixed, having formula WCH2CHXCH2PO3YCH2CH2Z, where W is preferably a hydroxyl group or an O-acyl group containing from 2 to 22 carbon atoms, and where X is preferably an O-acyl group containing from 2 to 22 carbon atoms or a hydroxyl (OH) and where Y may be an (O?) or OH and where Z is preferably a trimethyl-ammonium group [N+(CH3)3] can be protonated dimethyl ammonium [N+H(CH3)2] group. In the O-acyl groups containing 18 carbon atoms can be observed from 0 to 3 instaurations, useful as biocidal agents; processes for their preparation; and antifouling compositions, preferably paints useful in susceptible fouling surfaces, such as hulls of vessels.

Abstract: The invention provides an ink formulation comprising a polymer associated self-dispersed colorant. The polymer has an alkyl amino end functional group that is chemically associated by electron donation/acceptation and hydrogen bonded to surface functional groups of the colorant particles. The modified self-dispersed colorant shows improved printing quality.

Abstract: Crosslinkable substances based on organosilicon compounds contain encapsulated biocides which maintain their effectiveness for extended periods.

Abstract: Curable compositions comprising a) an alkoxysilane and/or acyloxysilane terminated polymer having at least one end group of the general formula (I) -An-R-SiXYZ (I) and b) hollow microspheres made of a copolymer obtained by the polymerization of methacrylonitrile and at least one monomer M2 selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid alkyl esters and methacrylic acid alkyl esters, wherein the copolymer comprises at maximum 5 wt. % units that are due to the installation of additional monomers and is free of units containing chlorine, to a method for the production thereof and to the use thereof as silane cross-linking adhesive, sealing or coating substances.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition and method for the treatment of substrates such as, for example, wood. The inventive composition and method are useful for the treatment, protection and maintenance of wood and other similar materials.

Abstract: There is provided herein a polyolefin composition comprising a polyolefin and a flame retardant effective amount of a solid phosphate ester of the general formula (1): wherein n has an average value of from about 1.0 to about 2.0 and X is a divalent arylene moiety bonded to both of the oxygen atoms of any one of hydroquinone, resorcinol, 4,4?-biphenol, bisphenol S, or bisphenol F, and wherein the phosphate ester is in the absence of halogen. There is also provided a method of making the polyolefin composition. This fire retardant polyolefin composition is particularly useful in polypropylene fiber and films and foams.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a number of coatings for protection of wooden poles including filler paste, coating paints and glass fiber-polyester resin based composites which may be applied to wooden poles in the field. These coatings contain different anti-flame and antifungal additives.

Abstract: The use is described of zinc pyrithione for finishing woven and non-woven textiles to render them resistant against colonization by house dust mites. Zinc pyrithione is used alone or in combination with other actives with or without other textile chemicals. The formulations comprising zinc pyrithione are applied to the textiles using the standard processes of textile finishing, such that there is a concentration of preferably 1000 to 6000 ppm of zinc pyrithione on the textile. This gives on uncoated sheetlike textiles a very distinct reduction in the mite population in testing; ideal finishes even eliminate the mite population completely.

Abstract: The present invention relates to panels or slabs formed by stone agglomerate for the manufacture of which an organic binder containing an ingredient of a plant origin is used. The panels or slabs object of the invention are formed from stone materials or the like, granulated and subsequently agglomerated by means of a binder, specifically an organic resin containing one or more polyols of a plant origin. Furthermore, by means of using this binder together with materials from waste and used and/or recycled products, a material with good features and with a very high content of recycled material or material of a renewable origin can be obtained. The manufactured panel or slab containing a resin part of a plant origin of the present invention is particularly suitable for its use indoors as a kitchen counter, a bathroom counter, or any work surface, as well as for its use as flooring or sidings.

Abstract: An inkjet ink (18) and an intermediate transfer medium (22) for inkjet printing are disclosed herein. During inkjet printing, the inkjet ink (18) forms ink drops (D1, D2) having a contact angle (?) of less than or equal to 50° on the intermediate transfer medium (22), where the contact angle (?) reduces or substantially eliminates coalescence of adjacent ink drops (D1, D2). The contact angle (?) may be obtained by controlling a property of the inkjet ink (18) and/or a property of the surface (20) of the intermediate transfer medium (22).

Abstract: Active polymeric films are described which comprise a permeable polymer matrix provided with one or more functional groups and, embedded within the polymer matrix, one or more nanoparticles of an inorganic substance(s) such as copper or silver to provide antibacterial properties.

Abstract: A dry powder composition for preparing a dry form of an acrylic finish is provided. The dry powder composition includes: calcium carbonate filler, coalescing aid, pH adjuster, and an acrylic-based re-dispersible polymer in powder form. In various embodiments, aggregate, silica sand, titanium dioxide, cellulose thickener, biocide, clay, cellulose fiber, mica filler, and/or defoamer are added. The dry powder composition can further comprise a hydrophobic agent. The dry powder can be mixed with a volume of water to produce a wet coating for application to a substrate.