Abstract: A polymer dispersion or solution containing a hydrophobic polysaccharide, which is dispersed or dissolved in liquid phase, and plasticizer composition of the polysaccharide, whereby at least 10% by weight of the plasticizer composition is formed from alkenyl succinic anhydride. The invention also relates to the preparation of polymer dispersions and solutions and to the films and coatings produced from them. The dispersions according to the invention are stable, and coating with excellent film-forming properties can be prepared from them.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to article comprising 1) a functionalized component, 2) tackifier, and 3) an olefin polymer comprising one or more C3 to C40 olefins, optionally one or more diolefins, and less than 5 mole % of ethylene having a Dot T-Peel of 1 Newton or more, a branching index (g?) of 0.95 or less measured at the Mz of the polymer; and an Mw of 100,000 or less; where the functional component is selected from the group consisting of functionalized polymers, functionalized oligomers and beta nucleating agents; and where the Gardner color of the adhesive does not change by more than 7 Gardner units when the adhesive has been heat aged at 180° C. for 48 hours as compared to the Gardner color of the unaged composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester composition having a liquid antiplasticizer. The composition has improved gas barrier properties with reduced degradation and plate out effects on molds and rollers. Other embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein are articles made from the composition and methods to make such articles.

Abstract: Paper size mixtures comprising a reactive size dispersed in water and a polymer, which are obtainable by mixing (a) an aqueous dispersion of a reactive size whose dispersed particles have a mean particle diameter of less than 500 nm, the dispersion being obtainable by emulsifying at least one reactive size in water in the presence of at least one surfactant, and (b) at least one emulsion polymer and/or at least one water-soluble polymer which does not have a dispersing effect with respect to reactive sizes and/or a water-dispersible polymer, and use of said paper size mixtures for the engine sizing and surface sizing of paper and paper products.

Abstract: C9 to C11 alkyl benzoates are used as plasticisers for polyvinyl chloride in particular in combination with plasticisers such as di-2-ethyl hexyl phthalate, diisononyl phthalate, di-2-propyl heptyl phthalate, diisodecyl phthalate or di-2-ethyl hexyl terephthalate. The use of the C9 to C11 alkyl benzoates provides low viscosity low volatility plasticisers, which are fast fusing with lower hot bench gelation temperature and which can be used to reduce the staining problems associated with use of di-2-ethyl hexyl phthalate and diisononyl phthalate. The low viscosity of the C9 to C11 alkyl benzoates allows the formulation of solvent free flexible PVC formulations meeting stringent VOC limitations.

Abstract: A photoalignment material includes an alignment polymer, a photoalignment additive including a compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1 and an organic solvent. In Chemical Formula 1, R1 represents a cyclic compound. A and B independently represent a single bond or —(CnH2n)—. “n” represents an integer in a range of 1 to 12. Each —CH2— of A and/or B may be replaced with R3 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and each —CH2— of A and/or B may be replaced with —O—. R4 represents In Chemical Formula 1, each hydrogen atom excluding hydrogen atoms of R4 may be replaced with chlorine (Cl) or fluorine (F). Thus, an alignment layer having an orientation may be formed without an alignment polymer having a photoreactive portion, and the density of the alignment layer may be increased.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous sizing composition including (a) an emulsion comprising alkenylsuccinic anhydride component containing alkenylsuccinic anhydride particles suspended in an aqueous polymer, and (b) a second component selected from the group consisting of cationic starches, non-ionic starches, anionic starches, water-soluble polymer, water and mixtures thereof, such that the alkenylsuccinic anhydride component is sufficiently dilute to enable the sizing composition to impart useful sizing properties to a fibrous substrate when the sizing composition contacts the fibrous substrate. The invention also relates to fibrous substrates treated with such a composition as well as processes for making and using the composition. In one embodiment, alkylene ketene dimer can be used instead of alkenylsuccinic anhydride.

Abstract: A benzoterrylene of Formula (I): wherein at least one of the pairs R4-R5, R6-R7, R10-R11, and R12-R13 is a ring structure selected from the group consisting of Formulas A, B, and C: wherein Y1 through Y4 are each independently selected from O and NR16; and R1 through R16 are as disclosed herein. The benzoterrylenes are useful as lightfast colorants with high fluorescence quantum yields. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the benzoterrylenes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polymeric composite comprising a first organic polymer that forms a first organic polymer phase; and a low molecular weight compound that exists in the form of a second crystalline phase; wherein the second crystalline phase is dispersed within the first organic polymer phase. Disclosed herein too is a polymeric composite comprising a first organic polymer that forms a first organic polymer phase; and a second phase that comprises a crystalline organic polymer, wherein the crystalline organic polymer has a different molecular structure from the first organic polymer; wherein the second phase is not covalently bonded to the first organic polymer phase and wherein the second phase has an average particle size of about 1 to about 20 micrometers.

Abstract: C9 to C11 alkyl benzoates are used as plasticisers for polyvinyl chloride in particular in combination with plasticisers such as di-2-ethyl hexyl phthalate, diisononyl phthalate, di-2-propyl heptyl phthalate, diisodecyl phthalate or di-2-ethyl hexyl terephthalate. The use of the C9 to C11 alkyl benzoates provides low viscosity low volatility plasticisers, which are fast fusing with lower hot bench gelation temperature and which can be used to reduce the staining problems associated with use of di-2-ethyl hexyl phthalate and diisononyl phthalate. The low viscosity of the C9 to C11 alkyl benzoates allows the formulation of solvent free flexible PVC formulations meeting stringent VOC limitations.

Abstract: PIBSAs are disclosed as a dispersant for metal oxide nanoparticles in a wide range of liquids. Examples of such liquids comprise at least one member selected from the group consisting of toluene, xylene, mineral spirits, hexanes, and phenoxyisopropanol.

Abstract: A fiber modifier for improving thermo-bonding affinity of a composite fiber to a natural fiber includes a blend of maleic anhydride and a copolymer component selected from a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid, a copolymer of ethylene and methacrylic acid, and combinations thereof. A core and sheath composite fiber including a sheath component made from a fiber composition that contains the above fiber modifier is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to di- and tri-carboxylic acid compounds and polyester oligomers and polymers made therefrom. Curable compositions comprising the polyester oligomers and polymers are also described.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprises 0.1-10 parts by mass of at least one of non-ionic surfactants having a special structure based on 100 parts by mass of at least one rubber component selected from natural rubber and synthetic diene rubbers.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of mineral filled polyamide and polyester compositions having increased melt flow, in which polyamide or polyester is melt-blended with at least one aromatic carboxylic acid and/or anhydride, mineral filler, and optionally, one or more additional components, wherein the aromatic carboxylic acid and/or anhydride has a melting point that is no greater than the onset temperature of the melting point endotherm of the polyamide or polyester.

Abstract: Embodiments of ionizing radiation stable polyarylestercarbonate resin compositions, methods for making the ionizing radiation stable compositions, and articles and medical devices made from these ionizing radiation stable compositions are disclosed. For examples the specification discloses a composition which comprises a block copolyarylestercarbonate and a ionizing radiation stablizing additive. The said copolyarylestercarbonate comprises an organic carbonate block and at least one arylate block. The arylate block comprises arylate structural units derived from at least one 1,3-dihydroxybenzene moiety and at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid moiety. The arylate block has a degree of polymerization of 1 or greater.

Abstract: An internal size and a method for sizing board, such as liquid packaging board, with a hydrophobising internal size containing oxetanon derivative or 2-oxetanon. The main part of the hydrocarbon chains R′ and R″ of the oxetanon derivative or 2-oxetanon are derived from linear fatty acids, and ≦20 w-%, typically 2 to 15 w-%, most typically 5 to 12 w-% of the hydrocarbon chains are derived from branched and mainly saturated fatty acids.

Abstract: Described are imbibition compositions that incorporate kinetic enhancing additive(s) into photochromic polymeric host material. Kinetic enhancing additives include organic polyol(s), epoxy-containing compound(s) or a mixture thereof that improves the performance of organic photochromic compounds in the polymeric host as determined in the Photochromic Performance Test. Also described is a process for incorporating kinetic enhancing additives into polymeric substrates prior to, after and/or with organic photochromic compounds and the resulting photochromic articles produced by such a process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide resin composition, a method for producing the composition, and articles from the composition. The polyamide resin composition polyamide resin composition is formed by melt-kneading (A) 100 parts by weight of nylon resin, and (B) 5-150 parts by weight of at least one of a non-fibrous inorganic filler having an average particle diameter of 0.05-10 &mgr;m and a fibrous inorganic filler, excluding glass fiber, having a fiber diameter of 0.05-10 &mgr;m. In the polyamide resin composition, an amount of a polyamide resin component deposit remaining on the inorganic filler when the inorganic filler is recovered by dissolving the polyamide resin composition into hexafluoroisopropanol is at least 4 g/m2 per unit surface area of the inorganic filler measured by a BET method. The nylon resin composition is excellent in rigidity and toughness and particularly excellent in high-speed surface impact fracture characteristic.

Abstract: Described are organic photochromic imbibition compositions that incorporate kinetic enhancing additive(s). Kinetic enhancing additives include epoxy-containing compounds, organic polyols and/or plasticizers that improve the performance of organic photochromic compounds as determined in the Photochromic Performance Test. Also described is a process for incorporating kinetic enhancing additives into polymeric substrates with organic photochromic compounds and the resulting photochromic articles produced by such a process.

Abstract: The present invention is a high performance thermoplastic polymer composition that comprises a thermoplastic polymer resin such as polyetherimide, polyethersulfone, etc., and an additive formulated to improve the overall melt flow properties of the final composition. The additive can be a phosphonium sulfonate or an anhydride. The final composition has improved melt flow qualities with no significant depreciation in other desirable characteristics.

Abstract: A method for preparing a paper sizing agent which has improved retention on paper and which is an aqueous dispersion stabilized with a polymer, including the steps of (a) dispersing a resin which is one of a colophonium resin or a compound derived from a colophonium resin in water containing a synthetic emulsifier present in an amount which is a minimal amount effective to prepare a metastable dispersion of the resin so that impairment of sizing action by the synthetic emulsifier is minimized; (b) immediately cooling the metastable dispersion to a cooled temperature; and (c) reacting the metastable dispersion while at a cooled temperature with a polymer which is one of a polymer solution or a polymer dispersion to form a stable dispersion, wherein direct dispersion of the polymer with the resin is avoided.

Abstract: A one-pass, non-tolerance dependent method for preparing paper size emulsions comprising an aqueous emulsion of a substituted cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride, a colloidal stabilizer, and a surfactant wherein the emulsion after one-pass through a dispersion system has an average particle size of less than 2 microns.

Abstract: A tire having improved tear strength including at least one component comprising a vulcanized elastomer from about 5 to about 50 parts by weight polypropylene per one hundred parts by weight elastomer, and from about 0.05 to about 2.0 parts by weight of an anhydride compatibilizing agent per one hundred parts by weight elastomer.

Abstract: Modifying agents for polyolefins improve the physical and/or optical properties of the polymers and have formula (I): ##STR1## and salts thereof, wherein X, Y, Z, R and R1 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: A method of preparing photochromic materials useful for optical applications, and photochromic materials prepared by such method, are described. Such method comprises polymerizing a blend of a polyol[(meth)acryloyl terminated carbonate] monomer and a photochromic amount of an organic photochromic substance, thereby forming a photochromic material. A preferred polyol[(meth)acryloyl terminated carbonate] monomer is diethylene glycol bis[(methacryloyloxy)ethylene carbonate]. Polymerization may be performed by free radical initiation using thermal initiators, photoinitiators or a combination of such initiators. Photochromic materials prepared by such method may be used in optical applications, e.g., photochromic lenses.

Abstract: Modifying agents for polyolefins enhance nucleation and crystallization of the polyolefins and provide improved optical and/or physical properties. The modifying agents are compounds of formulas (I) and (II): or a salt thereof, wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R4 and R8 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition comprising 5 to 79 wt. % of a graft copolymer of vinyl aromatic monomers and monomers chosen from the group of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl methacrylates, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl acrylates, methacrylonitrile and acrylonitrile on a rubber, 90 to 20 wt. % of a thermoplastic polyamide polymer and 1 to 50 wt. % of a polymer comprising a vinyl aromatic monomer, at least one monomer chosen from the group of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl methacrylates, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl acrylates, methacrylonitrile and acrylonitrile, and 0.2 to 30 mol % of a compound containing .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride, the wt. % of the components being relative to the total weight of the components, characterized in that the composition also comprises at least one monofunctional dicarboxylic-anhydride-containing compound (D) with a weight average molecular weight of less than 1500 g/mol.

Abstract: Describes a method of preparing a polymerizate by polymerizing a two-component organic composition comprising: a first component containing a polyfunctional reactant having two or more functional groups selected from isocyanate, isothiocyanate and combinations of isocyanate and isothiocyanate groups; and a second component containing a polythiol represented by the following general formula I, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each selected from the group consisting of straight or branched chain alkylene, e.g., methylene and ethylene, cyclic alkylene, phenylene and C.sub.1 -C.sub.9 alkyl substituted phenylene. The second component may also optionally contain a reactive hydrogen compound that is different than the polythiol of general formula I. Polymerizates prepared according to the present invention are useful as ophthalmic lenses and have a refractive index of at least 1.57, an Abbe number of at least 33 and an initial Barcol hardness of at least 1.

Abstract: Filled thermoplastic and/or thermosetting polymer compositions comprising a partially esterified carboxyl-group containing anhydride dispersant.

Abstract: Modifying agents for polyolefins improve the physical and/or optical properties of the polymers and have formula (I): ##STR1## and salts thereof, wherein X, Y, Z, R and R1 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides a (meth)acrylic molding material comprising (A) a (meth)acrylic polymer obtained by polymerization of monomer components essentially containing a monomer having (a) carboxyl group(s) and an alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer, and (B) one or more kinds of monomers containing a vinyl group, wherein 30-600 parts by weight of aluminum hydroxide and 0.01-10 parts by weight of a succinic acid derivative are added for 100 parts by weight of the total of said polymer (A) and monomer (B). The (meth)acrylic molding material is thickened by aluminum hydroxide and the thickening behavior is controlled by the succinic acid derivative to prevent the viscosity from increasing with time, accordingly, the (meth)acrylic molding material shows good workability.

Abstract: An alkenylsuccinic acid emulsion sizing agent having a solid concentration of at least 30% by weight, which comprises an active component comprising:(1) from 70 to 95 parts by weight of an alkenylsuccinic acid obtained by reacting a branched internal olefin having 12 to 18 carbon atoms with maleic anhydride; and(2) from 5 to 30 parts by weight of an oxidized wax; andwherein the active component is dispersed in water using a high-molecular weight dispersion stabilizer or a mixed system of a high-molecular weight dispersion stabilizer with an emulsifier.

Abstract: An alkenylsuccinic emulsion sizing agent comprising an active component comprising a mixture of(1) from 50 to 100 parts by weight of an alkenylsuccinic acid obtained by reacting a linear internal olefin having 10 to 14 carbon atoms with maleic anhydride; and(2) from 0 to 50 parts by weight of one or more components selected from the group consisting of rosin, rosin derivatives, tall oil, fatty acids, petroleum resins and paraffin wax; andwherein the active component is dispersed in water using an emulsifier and/or a high-molecular weight dispersion stabilizer.

Abstract: An ink retainer is comprised of a flexible polyurethane foam which is prepared by reacting a polyether polyol with a polyisocyanate. The polyol includes at least 20% by weight based on the total weight of the polyol of a polymeric polyol having styrene and/or acrylonitrile grafted thereto. The foam contains at least 20 cells/inch. The foam is inserted in a container at a compression ratio by volume of 1/2 to 1/10 when the cell number is 20 to 50 cells/inch and 1/1 to 1/5 when the cell number is more than 50 cells/inch. The foam is resistant against attack from ink and ensures stable constant supply of ink.

Abstract: A spring of a position sensor is coated with a coating which consists of diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A, polysebacice polyanhydride and polytetrafluoroethylene which is hardened by the process of this invention and forms a hardened protective coating which promotes extended life of the sensor.

Abstract: A spring of a position sensor is coated with a coating which consists of diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A, polysebacice polyanhydride and polytetrafluoroethylene which is hardened by the process of this invention and forms a hardened protective coating which promotes extended life of the sensor.

Abstract: A composition is provided comprising 100 weight parts of a halogen-containing resin (1), and 0.01 to 10, preferably 0.1 to 5 weight parts of a reaction product (2) of an overbased alkaline earth metal phenolate and/or carboxylate-carbonate complex with a polybasic carboxylic acid anhydride having not more than 10 carbon atoms. This halogen-containing resin composition is excellent in heat stability, initial color preventability, plate-out preventability and transparency.

Abstract: Improved flame retardant moisture curable insulation compositions are comprised of an ethylene-alkoxysilane copolymer, a halogenated anhydride and antimony trioxide provided. The compositions have good processability and can be moisture cured to provide products which meet all of the requirements for SAE J-1128 low tension primary cable. The halogenated anhydride imparts flame retardancy to the compositions and also promotes cure by catalyzing the hydrolysis/condensation reaction of the silane copolymer. Optionally there may be included in the composition antioxidants, silanol condensation catalysts, organic halogen containing flame retardant compounds and other conventional compounding ingredients.

Abstract: Glycidyl (meth)-acrylate polymer and an organic acid, phosphoric acid, phosphorous acid, hypophosphoric acid and/or a compound other than an organic acid containing one or more functional groups selected from among carboxyl, amino, hydroxyl, acid anhydride and thiol groups added to an aromatic polycarbonate resin composition, decrease the luster of the composition without compromising the properties of the composition.

Abstract: An alkenylsuccinic acid emulsion sizing agent, wherein said alkenylsuccinic acid emulsion sizing agent has a solid concentration of at least 25% by weight, and comprises active components comprising an alkenylsuccinic acid present in an amount of at least 50 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the total active components in the alkenylsuccinic acid emulsion sizing agent; and, wherein said alkenylsuccinic acid is obtained by dispersing a product prepared by reacting a branched inner olefin having from 9 to 18 carbon atoms with maleic anhydride in water using an amphoteric acrylamide-series polymer.

Abstract: Dispersants that are the reaction product of polyoxyalkylene polyether polyols with polymers containing anhydride groups are discussed. These dispersants may be used in the production of polymer polyols having high styrene contents and high solids contents. The polymers containing the anhydride groups may be preformed polymers which are then reacted with the polyol, or may be formed in the polyol directly prior to esterification with the polyol to form the dispersants. Maleic anhydride and methacrylic arthydride and derivatives thereof are examples of monomers suitable for the dispersants. Polymer polyols made using these dispersants may be reacted with polyisocyanates to produce polyurethanes.

Abstract: A reinforced polyamide composites comprising polyamide resin, 1 to 60 weight percent fiber and/or talc, and 0.1 to 5 phr (part per hundred by resin) interfacial modifier, based on the weight of the polyamide composites; wherein the interfacial modifier are functional organic compounds of structural formula:R.sub.1 (CO.sub.2 H)x;R.sub.1 (CO).sub.2 NH; andR.sub.1 (CO).sub.2 O,whereR.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 may be aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbyl group; the number of carbon atoms in R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is in the range of 2 to 16, preferably 2 to 12; and x=1 to 4.The interfacial modifier can be mixed with glass and/or talc and polyamide simultaneously and compounded directly; or, premix the interfacial modifier and polyamide, melt the premix, then incorporate glass fiber and/or talc and compound to form the reinforced polyamide composites. The physical properties of the instant composites can be improved significantly.

Abstract: Disclosed is an emulsified alkenylsuccinic acid sizing agent useful for acid papermaking. The sizing agent has a solid concentration of at least 25% by weight and comprises an alkenylsuccinic acid which is the reaction product of a branched internal olefin and maleic anhydride and which has been dispersed in water by an emulsifying and dispersing agent comprising polyvinyl alcohol. The sizing agent results in good storage stability and has an excellent sizing effect at a low addition ratio immediately after completion of high-temperature papermaking and over a wide pH range.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprises:100 parts by weight of at least one polyamide resin, and0.01 to 20 parts by weight of at least one fluidity modifier selected from the group consisting of:Succinic anhydride,hexamethylenetetramine and1,12-diaminododecane.

Abstract: A sealing composition for a container closure comprising a polymeric matrix material and is modified by the inclusion therein of an oxygen scavenger. The composition can be in fluid or meltable form ready for application to a closure or it can be present as a deposit on the closure, for instance a gasket around the closure. Preferably the scavenging properties of the deposit are activated by pasteurizing or sterilizing the deposit when sealing a container with the closure. The invention is of particular value when the closure is a metal cap for a beer bottle.

Abstract: An emulsified alkenylsuccinic acid sizing agent having a solid content of not less than 25% by weight is disclosed, which comprises a composition having not less than 25 parts by weight of alkenylsuccinic acid derived from the reaction product of a branched internal olefin of 12-18 carbon atoms with maleic anhydride, and being dispersed in water with an anionic polymer type dispersant or with an anionic polymer type dispersant and an emulsifier.

Abstract: A binder resin comprises a vinyl copolymer, a mixture of vinyl copolymers, or a mixture of a vinyl copolymer and a vinyl polymer. A resin component with a molecular weight of not more than 10,000 is contained in an amount of from 5 to 50% by weight based on the whole resin. The vinyl copolymer or the mixture of vinyl copolymers has an acid anhydride group and a carboxyl group.

Abstract: Blends of polyphenylene sulfides, polyphenylene ethers and certain polyamides are made more compatible by incorporating in the polymeric blend either citric, malic or agaricic acid or one of their derivatives, trimellitic anhydride acid chloride, oxazolinyl or epoxy-containing ethylenically unsaturated compounds, or oxazolinyl or epoxy-containing polymers.

Abstract: A sealing composition for a container closure comprising a polymeric matrix material and is modified by the inclusion therein of an oxygen scavenger. The composition can be in fluid or meltable form ready for application to a closure or it can be present as a deposit on the closure, for instance a gasket around the closure. Preferably the scavenging properties of the deposit are activated by pasteurizing or sterilizing the deposit when sealing a container with the closure. The invention is of particular value when the closure is a metal cap for a beer bottle.