Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides an adhesive composition including, on the basis of the total weight thereof, 0.5 to 4.0% by weight of an epoxy compound, 1.0 to 8.0% by weight of an isocyanate compound, 1.7 to 22% by weight of a rubber latex, 1.0 to 8.0% by weight of a polyurethane dispersion (PUD) resin, 0.1 to 2.0% by weight of an amine compound, and 69 to 92% by weight of a solvent, wherein the epoxy compound and the isocyanate compound have a weight ratio of 1:1 to 1:10.

Abstract: An adhesive polyorganosiloxane composition includes, at a specific composition ratio: (A) a linear polyorganosiloxane containing an alkenyl group including a low-viscosity linear polyorganosiloxane containing an alkenyl group; (B) a polyorganosiloxane containing at least three alkenyl groups in the molecule; (C1) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane having 3 or more hydrogen atoms bonded to a silicon atom in the molecule; (C2) a linear polyorganohydrogensiloxane having one hydrogen atom bonded to a silicon atom only at both terminals of the molecular chain, and having no aliphatic unsaturated bonds in the molecule; (D) a filler; (E) a platinum group metal compound; and (F) two or more kinds of specific adhesion imparting agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes solid compositions comprising a paraffin inhibitor and a corrosion inhibitor. The paraffin inhibitors include polymers having various repeat units containing one or more ester moieties. The corrosion inhibitors can be imidazoline compounds, quaternary ammonium compounds, or a combination thereof. These solid compositions can be used to treat subterranean hydrocarbon-containing reservoir and can inhibit or reduce paraffin deposition in the reservoir and/or inhibit or reduce corrosion in a piece of equipment in contact with the reservoir.

Abstract: Provided are a thermoplastic resin composition and a molded product using same, wherein the thermoplastic resin composition includes a base resin including (A-1) 10 wt % to 30 wt % of a first acrylate-based graft copolymer having an acrylate-based rubbery polymer with an average particle diameter of 300 nm to 400 nm; (A-2) 10 wt % to 35 wt % of a second acrylate-based graft copolymer having an acrylate-based rubbery polymer with an average particle diameter of 100 nm to 200 nm; (B) 10 wt % to 15 wt % of an aromatic vinyl compound-vinyl cyanide compound copolymer; and (C) 35 wt % to 55 wt % of ?-methylstyrene-based copolymer, and (D) 1 to 5 parts by weight of an ultrahigh molecular weight styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of greater than or equal to 5,000,000 g/mol, based on 100 parts by weight of the base resin.

Abstract: Provided herein are a plasticizer composition, a resin composition, and a method of preparing the plasticizer composition. A plasticizer composition capable of enhancing poor physical properties occurring due to structural limitations and enhancing physical properties such as tensile strength, migration resistance, volatile loss, and the like, which are required when used as a plasticizer of a resin composition, and a resin composition including the same may be provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an injection molded article comprising: i) 27% to 87% by weight based on the total weight of the components i to iv of a polyester constructed from aliphatic dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic diols; ii) 3% to 15% by weight based on the total weight of the components i to iv of an aliphatic-aromatic polyester comprising: ii-a) 30 to 70 mol % based on the components ii-a to ii-b of a C6-C18-dicarboxylic acid; ii-b) 30 to 70 mol % based on the components ii-a to ii-b of terephthalic acid; ii-c) 99 to 100 mol % based on the components ii-a to ii-b of 1,3-propanediol or 1,4-butanediol; ii-d) 0% to 1% by weight based on the components ii-a to ii-c of a chain extender and/or branching agent; iii) 0% to 35% by weight based on the total weight of the components i to iv of polylactic acid; iv) 10% to 35% by weight based on the total weight of the components i to iv of at least one surface-modified silicate selected from the group consisting of: kaolin, muscovite, montmorillonite, tal

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder slush molded body of a polyvinyl chloride composition, the polyvinyl chloride composition containing a polyvinyl chloride, a plasticizer, and an acrylic polymer. The polyvinyl chloride composition contains the plasticizer in an amount of 110 parts by mass or more and 150 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polyvinyl chloride. When a cross section of the powder slush molded body extending in parallel with a thickness direction is observed under an optical microscope using reflected light, irregular scale-like polyvinyl chloride particles having a long diameter of 30 ?m or more and 500 ?m or less are continuous with one another via interfacial portions, and the number of aggregated particles of the acrylic polymer having a long diameter of 30 ?m or more and 100 ?m or less is 10 particles/mm2 or less.

Abstract: A unique flexible container combination comprises a viscoelastomeric thermoset overlay disposed upon a flexible supportive base. Desirably, the viscoelastomeric thermoset overlay possesses exceptional adhesive, cohesive and releasability properties. In some embodiments, the flexible container combination can also exhibit antipathogenic, cleansability and/or reusability properties. The flexible container combination can maintain an adhered stowable item in an immobilized position until intentionally removed therefrom by a user. In some embodiments, the flexible container combination can be folded or rolled into a rolled-up configuration.

Abstract: Drilling fluid compositions and methods for using drilling fluid compositions are provided with enhanced lubricating properties that include an aqueous-based fluid, one or more drilling fluid additives, and a lubricating additive. The lubricating additive may be an epoxidized ?-olefin and the drilling fluid may include the lubricating additive in an amount ranging from about 1 ppb to about 20 ppb. Methods for using the drilling fluid compositions may further include mixing an aqueous base fluid with one or more drilling fluid additives and a lubricating additive, wherein the lubricating additive includes epoxidized ?-olefin and the drilling fluid may include the lubricating additive in an amount ranging from about 0.5 ppb to about 20 ppb, and introducing the drilling fluid to a subterranean formation.

Abstract: Provided is an electromagnetic wave suppression sheet that contains from 400 to 600 parts by weight of a metal magnetic powder having an oxidized coating film formed on a surface thereof, from 1 to 15 parts by weight of a chelating agent, and from 1 to 10 parts by weight of an anti-aging agent, per 100 parts by weight of chlorinated polyethylene.

Abstract: A unique transport stabilizing combination for stabilizing items during conditions of movement comprises a viscoelastomeric thermoset overlay disposed upon a vehicular support member. The viscoelastomeric thermoset overlay component of the transport stabilizing combination is desirably viscoelastomeric, adhesive, cohesive, releasable, antipathogenic, cleansable and/or reusable. The vehicular support member is desirably an extension of a vehicle, and the transport stabilizing combination can stabilize a portable item against movement and damage during conditions of movement, such as rocking or during transport.

Abstract: The present invention provides floor mats possessing antipathogenic, cohesive, viscoelastomeric and adhesive attributes for removing foot and/or sole borne contaminants. A thermoset reaction product derived from a reaction media of a carefully balanced ratio of isocyanate prepolymer, polyether diols and triols, and organic plasticizers effectively provides a floor mat overlay for adhesively retaining and preventing the spreading of foot or sole borne pathogens and other contaminants.

Abstract: A powder coating composition grindable at non-cryogenic temperatures includes: (a) a first polymer having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of more than 1,000 and a Tg of at least 40° C.; (b) a second polymer having a Tm of at least 100° C.; and optionally (c) a cross-linker. The first polymer and the second polymer are different from one another, and each of the first and second polymers have less than 25 wt % fluorine-containing monomeric units, with wt % based on the total weight of the monomeric units in each polymer. Upon grinding at a temperature above 4° C. the coating composition has an average particle size from 15 to 150 microns. Further coating compositions, methods of preparing coating compositions, coating systems, and substrates coated with a powder coating composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sealer composition includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes water and a hydroxyl functionalized acrylic resin. The second component includes an epoxy silane cross-linker. Characteristically, the first component and second component are mixed at most 40 hours prior to application of the sealer composition to a substrate.

Abstract: The invention provides a unique container combination comprised of a container equipped with a thermoset viscoelastomeric interfacing section which serves to confine items placed thereupon. The interfacing viscoelastomeric section may be chemically bonded to the container support or cohesively bonded thereto. The interfacing thermoset viscoelastomeric section adhesively immobilizes items placed thereupon while tenaciously clinging (chemically or adhesively) to the container supportive structure. Containers equipped with the thermoset viscoelastomeric section surprisingly create an aseptic environment especially adaptable to hygienic applications while also affording superior protection against impact damage.

Abstract: A curable composition can have a surface with amphiphilic properties which is thus able to counteract biofouling. The curable composition includes: a component A: at least one polysiloxane, a component B: at least one polyether bearing silyl groups and/or a reaction product of a polyether bearing silyl groups with one or more isocyanate-containing compounds, and a component C: at least one catalyst.

Abstract: A grip member and a method of making such a grip member including at least a polymerized region with two or more polymers. The first and second polymers cooperate to each form a portion of the top surface of the region. The region may be combined with a substrate to form a sheet. The sheet may be formed into a grip interface having any of a number of shapes including a panel shape. In the case of a panel shaped grip interface, the panel can then be attached to an underlisting sleeve to form the grip. Some versions of such a grip reduce impact shock and provide a feeling of tackiness in the manner of a spirally wrapped polyurethane-felt grip while allowing the use of multiple colors being polymerized together. The grip may be easily installed onto a golf club shaft and may further accommodate the use of polymers including various different characteristics including level of tackiness or durometer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasticizer composition, a resin composition including the same, and a method of preparing the same, the plasticizer comprising an ester-based material including di(2-ethylhexyl)isophthalate and epoxidized oil, and having a weight ratio of the di(2-ethylhexyl)isophthalate and the epoxidized oil is 60:40 to 10:90.

Abstract: The invention relates to polycarbonate compositions having high flowability and good thermal properties, comprising specific glycidyl ether compounds and typically at least one additive from the group of the thermal stabilizers, UV stabilizers and/or demoulding agents, and to mouldings made from these compositions. The polycarbonate compositions have high flowability and good thermal properties. The invention also relates to the improvement in the flowability of polycarbonate melts.

Abstract: Provided herein are a plasticizer composition, a method of preparing the same, and a resin composition including the plasticizer composition, the plasticizer composition including: a terephthalate-based material; and an epoxy-based alkyl ester compound represented by Formula 1 below, wherein a weight ratio of the terephthalate-based material to the epoxy-based alkyl ester compound is 99:1 to 1:99, and the epoxy-based alkyl ester compound is a single compound or a mixture of two or more compounds (In Formula 1, R1 is a C8-C20 alkyl group or an alkyl group containing one or more epoxy groups, and R2 is a C4 or C8 alkyl group). A plasticizer composition capable of enhancing poor physical properties occurring due to structural limitations and enhancing physical properties such as tensile strength, migration resistance, volatile loss, and the like, which are required when used as a plasticizer of a resin composition, and a resin composition including the same may be provided.

Abstract: Fatty acid polyester derivatives of polyglycosides formed from a polyol having between 2 and 10 hydroxy functions, the 2 hydroxy functions or at least 2 of these hydroxy functions being bound to the anomeric carbon of a reducing carbohydrate that is identical or different for each hydroxy group and selected from the monosaccharides and disaccharides, in which at least one of the other hydroxy groups of the monosaccharide or the disaccharide is esterified by a lipid derivative bearing at least one double bond optionally originating from a vegetable or animal oil, from a mixture of vegetable or animal oils, the double bond or the at least one of the double bonds of the lipid derivative being functionalized by a group selected from the epoxy, amine, alcohol and acid groups, and use thereof in particular in reaction formulations for the production of polymer materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radiation curable composition comprising 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid and/or at least one ester of 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid and at least one additional compound selected from radiation curable monomers, oligomers and polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a composite molded article having a flexural modulus at 150° C. of 25% or more of a flexural modulus at 23° C., including the steps of (1) placing glass fibers in a mold; (2) impregnating glass fibers with a polymerizable composition containing a cycloolefin monomer, a metathesis polymerization catalyst, a radical generator, and a compound represented by the general formula (I); (3) subjecting the above polymerizable composition with which the glass fibers are impregnated to a bulk polymerization to provide a composite molded article; and (4) demolding the composite molded article; and a composite molded article obtained by the above method. According to the method of the present invention, a composite molded article containing glass fibers, the composite molded article having excellent mechanical strength can be produced.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a plasticizer, a polymeric composition containing the plasticizer, and conductors coated with the polymeric composition. The plasticizer includes a blend of an epoxidized soybean oil and a trans-esterified epoxidized fatty acid methyl ester. The trans-esterified epoxidized fatty acid methyl ester has an oxirane value greater than or equal to 6.8%. The plasticizer, the polymeric composition, and the coated conductor retain color during heat aging.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transparent chips for artificial marble and artificial marble including the same. The transparent chips for artificial marble include (A) a halogenated epoxy acrylate resin and (B) metal fibers. The transparent chips are fabricated by adding metal fibers to a transparent resin. The transparent chips for artificial marble can implement both linear stripe patterns and three-dimensional effects inherent thereto, thereby providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Abstract: 1) Hydrocarbon-based polymer of formula (I): in which F1 and F2 have the respective formulae (IIa) and (IIb) or (II?a) and (II?b): a process for its preparation, and use as an adhesive.

Abstract: 1) Hydrocarbon polymer having two azlactone end groups F1 is formula (IIa) and F2 is formula (IIb): g and d are 0, 1, 2 or 3; R14 and R15 are C1-C4 or a cyclohexyl radical; R1 to R12 represents hydrogen or alkyl with 1 to 22 carbon atoms; x and y are integers, x+y is 0 to 2; R13 is oxygen or sulphur or divalent —CH2— n1, n2, m, p1 and p2 are an integer or equal to 0 and such that the molecular weight Mn of the polymer of formula (I) is between 400 and 100 000 g/mol; a process for preparation of the polymer; and use as adhesive in mixture with an amino compound with at least two amine groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one thermoplastic polyurethane TPU-1 based on an aliphatic diisocyanate, at least one metal hydroxide and at least one phosphorus-containing flame retardant, especially those compositions which further comprise at least one thermoplastic polyurethane TPU-2 based on an aromatic diisocyanate. The present invention further relates to the use of such compositions for production of cable sheaths.

Abstract: The present invention refers to plasticizers derived from vegetable oils for thermoplastic polymers and resins, in particular, plasticizers for Polyvinylchloride (PVC). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for preparing such plasticizers. Plasticizers comprise esters of carboxyl fatty acids wherein fatty acids are selected from those having a hydrocarbon chain comprised between C12 e C22, wherein the double bonds of the hydrocarbon chain of the carboxylic fatty acid are epoxidized, and the esterification is with a cyclic acetal or ketal.

Abstract: Methods and formulations for nonstick marine coatings and compounds are disclosed. Embodiments of the invention provide nonstick marine coatings and compounds that include an adhesion reduction component that is sufficiently homogenous and sufficiently non-viscous to be incorporated into one or more other components of the coating compound.

Abstract: The instant invention involves the use of simple and complex carboxyl esters, or mixtures thereof, of carboxyl end-capped-polytetramethylene glycols of specific structure to minimize the elastohydrodynamic shear strength of these types of fluids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to materials for making cable jackets, particularly for riser and plenum cables. The materials provide low flammability and allow the cable to meet UL 910 or NFPA-262 or UL 1666 specifications. The composition contains polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin, a plasticizer, ammonium octamolybdate, a molybdate compound, a stabilizer, a lubricant, aluminum trihydrate, and either i) metal oxide particles, ii) a polytetrafluoroehtylene (PTFE), iii) an intumescent compound, or iv) combinations thereof.

Abstract: Provided are a resin composition controlled such that after keeping under a severe environment as in high-temperature hot water or in hot water under chemically severe condition, such as an acidic or basic condition, etc., for a fixed period of time, it is quickly decomposed; and a structure thereof.

Abstract: A method of producing rubber tire compounds, including a first mixing step in which at least one cross-linkable, unsaturated-chain polymer base, silica, and a silane bonding agent in the alkoxymercaptoalkyl-silane class are mixed together; and a final mixing step in which a curing system having at least sulphur and accelerants is added to and mixed with the mix. A nucleophile compound and zinc oxide are mixed with the polymer base at the first mixing step. And the method includes a second mixing step between the first mixing step and the final mixing step, and in which a silane bonding agent in the polysulphide organosilane class is added to and mixed with the mix from the first mixing step.

Abstract: Bio-based biocide compositions containing epoxidized 2-ethylhexyl soyate and a solvent such as epoxidized soybean oil are disclosed. When incorporated into polymers such as PVC, preserved polymer compositions result. The invention also provides methods for preserving polymers, including incorporating these compositions into PVC in accordance with these methods.

Abstract: A release coating composition is prepared comprising a polyorganosiloxane (A) having alkenyl groups, a crosslinking agent (B) having organohydrogensiloxane groups, a catalyst for the hydrosilylation reaction between (A) and (B), and an anchorage additive for enhancing the adhesion of the composition to a polymer film substrate. The anchorage additive is the reaction product of a fluid polyorganosiloxane (C) containing at least one alkenyl group and at least one silanol group with a hydrolysable silane (D) containing at least one epoxide group. The curable silicone release coating composition can be applied to a substrate known as a ‘liner’ retaining a label, which liner can for example be paper or a polymer film, and cured.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a polycarbonate; a copolymer derived from a copolymerization of a vinyl aromatic monomer and an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer; an impact modifier that comprises acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate; a first gel-type low gloss additive; where the first gel-type low gloss additive is an epoxy cross-linked styrene acrylonitrile dispersed in polycarbonate; a second gel-type low gloss additive; where the second gel-type low gloss additive is an epoxy cross-linked styrene acrylonitrile dispersed in polystyrene; a first polymethylmethacrylate; and a second polymethylmethacrylate; where the first polymethylmethacrylate and the second polymethylmethacrylate are present in a total amount of 1 to 25 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition; and wherein the first polymethylmethacrylate has a higher weight average molecular weight than the second polymethylmethacrylate.

Abstract: Epoxidized fatty acid alkyl esters and methods for making epoxidized fatty acid alkyl esters. Such epoxidized fatty acid alkyl esters can be prepared by epoxidizing fatty acid alkyl esters with an acid and a peroxide. Epoxidation can be performed under controlled reaction conditions to provide epoxidized fatty acid alkyl esters having an iodine value in the range of from 4 to 15 g I2/100 g of epoxidized fatty acid alkyl esters. Epoxidized fatty acid alkyl esters can be employed in plasticizer compositions, either alone or in combination with other plasticizers, such as epoxidized natural oils. Such plasticizers in turn may be used in the formation of polymeric compositions.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a low molecular polycarbonate resin having a weight average molecular weight from 20,000 to 40,000, a high molecular polycarbonate resin having a weight average molecular weight from 50,000 to 70,000, and a polyethylene terephthalate resin having an IV value from 0.5 to 0.8, wherein a weight ratio between a content of the low molecular polycarbonate resin and a content of the high molecular polycarbonate resin is in a range of 30:70 to 70:30.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive composition for forming a back electrode of a liquid crystal device, and a formation method of a back electrode using the same. The conductive composition enables the supply of a back electrode having excellent coating uniformity, low surface resistance, high transmittance and surface hardness, and particularly excellent reliability of 500 hours.

Abstract: The process to prepare a storage stable aqueous co-dispersion of epoxy resins and at least a silane oligomer is given. This aqueous co-dispersion of epoxy resins with a silane as part A, of a curable paint composition in which the part B comprises a hardener and optionally pigments and additives. This epoxy resins with the silane provide equal performance even after several months' storage.

Abstract: PVC plasticizers are composed of epoxidized bioesters of vegetable oil fatty acids obtained by partial transesterification with an alcohol, and glycerin and further acetylation and epoxidation, and PVC compounds plasticized with bioesters resulting from partial transesterification, acetylation and epoxidation, belonging to the technical field of polymer additives that were developed to improve the properties of PVC polymers, in addition to providing a lower cost for renewable compounds, such as those obtained with the use of vegetable oils. The epoxidized bioesters are composed by mixtures of epoxidized ethyl esters and acetylated and epoxidized mono, di and triglyceril esters, presenting oxirane index between 4 and 8.

Abstract: This invention relates to coating compositions that include water; a latex polymer and a silane coupling agent. The latex polymer preferably comprises acetoacetoxy functionality, or is a multistage latex, or is an acetoacetoxy functional multistage latex. The silane coupling agent is preferably a functionalized silane coupling agent (more preferably an epoxy-functional silane coupling agent). The compositions may be used to coat a variety of substrates, including wood, cement and fiber cement. Articles having the coating applied thereto are also provided.

Abstract: A method of applying a coating to a glass container, which includes the steps of coating an exterior surface of the glass container with a thermally-curable coating material containing electrically-conductive nanoparticles, and exposing the coated container to radio frequency radiation such that absorption of the radio frequency radiation by the nanoparticles internally heats and cures the thermally-curable coating material on the exterior surface of the glass container to result in a cured coating on the glass container.

Abstract: A cool roofing system includes highly reflective calcined kaolin particles having a solar reflectance of 80% to 92%. When applied to a roofing substrate, the highly reflective kaolin particles produce a roofing system having a solar reflectance greater than or equal to 70%.

Abstract: An adduct of (a) at least one divinylarene dioxide, and (b) at least one end-functionalized polymer. For example, the adduct may be beneficially used as a toughening agent for toughening thermoset resins such as epoxy resins.

Abstract: Plasticizers are made from oil with a narrowed, fatty acid polydispersity and extracted from a microorganism, such as a natural or genetically modified bacterium or algae. These plasticizers can comprise either a large content of either saturated C4 and/or C6 triglycerides or unsaturated C12 or greater triglycerides that have been chemically modified by one or more of epoxidation, acylation and esterification. The plasticizers of this invention are particularly well-suited for use with polar polymeric resins such as PVC.

Abstract: Halogen-free, thermoplastic polyurethane-based compositions having good mechanical and flame-retardant properties are provided. The compositions include flame-retardant aromatic organic phosphate compounds that do not exhibit migration in molded products, such as cable and wire jacketing and insulation. The compositions include a continuous resin phase comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, at least one aromatic organic phosphate flame retardant having a melting point of at least 50.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for forming a topcoat layer, the composition including a graphene derivative including a hydrophilic group; and a solvent. Also provided is a pattern formation method, including disposing a resist composition on a substrate, to form a resist layer; coating the resist layer with a composition including a graphene derivative including a hydrophilic group, and a solvent; heating the composition to harden the composition; subjecting the resist layer to exposure using extreme ultraviolet light; and developing exposed resist layer with an alkali aqueous solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of providing an aqueous paint dispersion comprising silanized colloidal silica particles and an acrylate-based binder wherein the weight ratio of SiO2 to acrylate-based binder on a dry basis ranges from 0.02 to 0.2, and wherein the content of SiO2, measured by XRF, in said dispersion ranges from 1.05 to 7.5 wt %, wherein silane groups present in the silanized colloidal silica particles are derived from silanes containing an epoxy group, glycidoxy group, glycidoxypropyl group, ureido-based silanes, methacrylamido silanes, mercapto silanes, and combinations thereof. The invention also relates to the use thereof.