Abstract: Disclosed herein are photo-stable optical stacks including a transparent conductive film formed by silver nanostructures or silver mesh. In particular, one or more light stabilizers (such as transition metal salts) are incorporated into one or more constituent layers of the optical stack.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel tri-substituted aromatic-alkoxylated polymeric dispersants and related method of preparing. Also disclosed are methods of dispersing at least one pigment comprising the following steps: contacting an aqueous solution containing at least one pigment with the polymeric dispersant copolymers as described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel tri-substituted aromatic-alkoxylated monomers, polymers made with the novel tri-substituted aromatic-alkoxylated monomers, pH responsive polymers made with the novel tri-substituted aromatic-alkoxylated monomers, and related methods. Also disclosed is an aqueous coating composition including at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer copolymerized or blended with alkali swellable acrylate copolymer. Also provided is a method of preparing an aqueous coating composition such as a latex paint including the above components.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: 51-90 wt % polyester, 10-49 wt % ABS impact modifier; 0-20 wt % of multifunctional epoxy compound; 0-40 wt % filler; 0-2 wt % fibrillated fluoropolymer; and more than 0 to 5 wt % of a stabilizer composition. An article blow molded or injection molded from the composition has a multi-axial impact total energy from 30-100 Joules at ?30° C. and a ductility of more than 90%; a permeability of more than 0 and less than or equal to 1.5 g/m2-day to ASTM D 471-98 Fuel C, measured after exposure to ASTM D 471-98 Fuel C vapor for 20 weeks at 40° C.; an MVR of 1-20 cc/10 min., measured at 265° C.; a flexural modulus of greater than 1300 MPa; and retains at least 75% of its initial tensile elongation at break, after exposure to Fuel E85 for 28 days at 70° C.

Abstract: A method for producing a composition including polylactic acid and having excellent heat stability, especially moist heat stability, and a molded article thereof. The composition includes 100 parts by weight of a resin component (component A) which is composed of 5 to 100 wt % of polylactic acid (component A-?) and 95 to 0 wt % of a thermoplastic resin (component A-?), 0.001 to 5 parts by weight of a phosphono-fatty acid ester (component B), 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a phosphate metal salt (component C), 0.001 to 2 parts by weight of at least one antioxidant (component D) selected from the group consisting of a phosphite-based compound, a phosphonite-based compound, a hindered phenol-based compound and a thioether-based compound, and 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of an end-sealing agent (component E).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compatibilizers to be used for obtaining materials called polyolefin nanocomposites, microcomposites and polymer blends, and it includes the process for obtaining such compatibilizers. Such compatibilizers are obtained from the monomers of the organic compounds itaconic acid (ITA) or its monooctadecyl itaconate (MODIT) derivative. The compatibilizers are polyolefins grafted with those monomers, which are characterized by having functional groups with a hydrophilic character and a polymer backbone with a hydrophobic character. The compatibilizers of this invention are characterized by having controlled degrees of grafting of these monomers, and they can be used optimally in various applications. It also relates to the process for obtaining such compatibilizers.

Abstract: Compounds represented by formula (Rf-Q-X)s—Z. Each Rf is independently a partially fluorinated or fully fluorinated group selected from Rfa-(O)r—CHF—(CF2)n—; [Rfb-(O)tC(L)H—CF2—O]m—W—; CF3CFH—O—(CF2)p—; CF3—(O—CF2)z—; and CF3—O—(CF2)3—O—CF2—. Methods of reducing surface tension of a liquid, making foams, and treating a surface using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition contains a water-based medium containing water, a polymer having at least one type of groups selected from hydroxyl groups and amino groups, and phosphonobutanetricarboxylic acid. The aqueous liquid composition contains low-cost materials having low environmental load, can retain adequate viscosity even when stored over a long term, and can form a functional coating film having excellent adhesiveness to a base material and superb durability, solvent resistance and waterproofness and capable of exhibiting various functions led by electrical conductivity and hydrophilicity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system of adjuvants for concrete comprising a superplasticizer, such as a polyalkoxylated polycarboxylate comb polymer; an accelerator selected from calcium salts; and a rheology extender, which is a polyalkoxylated polyphosphonate. The system of adjuvants is particularly useful for prefabricated concrete, which is used for producing concrete building elements in series such as slabs, walls, beams, frontage panels. Methods for preparing prefabricated concrete using this system of adjuvants are also provided.

Abstract: Organic-inorganic composite particles that can be dispersed in a solvent and/or a resin as primary particles having an organic group on the surface of inorganic particles, the organic-inorganic composite particles having negative birefringence.

Abstract: Disclosed are electret materials with outstanding thermal and charge stability. The electret materials comprise a melt blend of a thermoplastic polymer and one or more compounds selected from the aromatic trisamides. The aromatic trisamides are for example of the formula The melt blends are subjected to an electret treatment, for example a corona treatment. The electret materials are for example nonwoven polyolefin webs and are employed as filter materials, wipes, absorbent materials, filter masks, acoustic materials, printing substrates, measuring devices or contactless switches. The present electret materials may also comprise a further additive selected from the hindered amine light stabilizers and the hydroxyphenylalkylphosphonic esters or monoesters.

Abstract: Disclosed are electret materials with outstanding thermal and charge stability. The electret materials comprise a melt blend of a thermoplastic polymer and one or more compounds selected from the aromatic trisamides. The aromatic trisamides are for example of the formula The melt blends are subjected to an electret treatment, for example a corona treatment. The electret materials are for example nonwoven polyolefin webs and are employed as filter materials, wipes, absorbent materials, filter masks, acoustic materials, printing substrates, measuring devices or contactless switches. The present electret materials may also comprise a further additive selected from the hindered amine light stabilizers and the hydroxyphenylalkylphosphonic esters or monoesters.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition which has superior storage stability, is resistant to bleeding, has good fixability to paper, and enables printing of a clear image. The ink composition includes a pigment dispersion containing a surface-treated pigment and a resin emulsion, wherein the surface-treated pigment is obtained by binding a functional group, having a larger calcium index than a calcium index of 1,2,3-benzenetricarboxylic acid, to the surface of a pigment; and the resin emulsion is adapted so that an aqueous solution containing 1 mass % of a solid content of the resin emulsion has a conductance of 300 ?S/cm or less.

Abstract: Mixtures of three types of linear, branched or cyclic phosphates are useful flame retardants, especially for thermoplastic resins or as functional additives in polymer matrices.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a composition which contains polylactic acid and has excellent heat stability, mechanical strength and color. The composition contains 0.001 to 0.1 part by weight of a metal catalyst and 0.001 to 0.5 part by weight of a phosphono-fatty acid ester based on 100 parts by weight of polylactic acid.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions and methods of making the compositions are disclosed. The thermoplastic compositions include poly(arylene ether), a poly(alkenyl aromatic), an organophosphate ester flame retardant, a functionalized polysiloxane, and an organic acid. The thermoplastic compositions produce surprisingly low smoke density when burned, and they are useful for the fabrication of articles for the transportation and building and construction industries.

Abstract: A polyphosphonate having an acid value of about 5.5 mg KOH/g or less and represented by Formula 1: wherein: A is a single bond, C1 to C5 alkylene, C1 to C5 alkylidene, C5 to C6 cycloalkylidene, —S— or —SO2-, R is substituted or unsubstituted C6 to C20 aryl or substituted or unsubstituted C6 to C20 aryloxy, R1 and R2 are the same or different and are each independently substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C6 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C3 to C6 cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C6 to C 12 aryl or halogen, a and b are the same or different and are each independently an integer from about 0 to about 4, and n is an integer from about 1 to about 500.

Abstract: Disclosed is a copolyether ester elastomer resin including a polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) repeat unit, and a titanium catalyst deactivating compound.

Abstract: A hydraulic composition includes at least one hydraulic binder; at least one first water-reducing additive including at least one phosphonic amino-alkylene group; at least one second water-reducing additive including at least one polymer with a comb structure, the concentration by weight of dry extract of the second additive being from 25% to 100% of the concentration by weight of dry extract of the first additive.

Abstract: A fluidizing admixture for use with sprayable cementitious compostions, the admixture consists of 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid and at least one selected polymer derived from ethylenically-unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acids. Citric acid may optionally be present. The admixture has good fluidizing properties and outstanding shelf-life.

Abstract: The invention proposes an adjuvant system for a concrete comprising as a combination: (a) a superplasticizer (b) an accelerator; and (c) a rheology extender. A method for preparing prefabricated concrete is also proposed, comprising the step of adding in a suitable amount, respectively: (a) a superplasticizer; (b) an accelerator and (c) a rheology extender, simultaneously or successively to the concrete slurry. Finally the use of such a system for preparing prefabricated concretes is proposed.

Abstract: Disclosed are new compositions consisting of polyphosphonates and specific additive compositions that exhibit superior resistance to degradation due to exposure to air, high temperature and air, moisture or combinations thereof. Also disclosed are polymer mixtures or blends comprising these polyphosphonates/additive compositions and commodity and engineering plastics and articles produced therefrom. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these materials, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of highly sterically hindered nitroxyl radicals or of quinone methides or of mixtures thereof as in-can stabilizers for UV-curable resins.

Abstract: A composition comprising polylactic acid and having excellent heat stability, especially moist heat stability, and a molded article thereof. The composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a resin component (component A) which is composed of 5 to 100 wt % of polylactic acid (component A-?) and 95 to 0 wt % of a thermoplastic resin (component A-?), 0.001 to 5 parts by weight of a phosphono-fatty acid ester (component B), 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a phosphate metal salt (component C), 0.001 to 2 parts by weight of at least one antioxidant (component D) selected from the group consisting of a phosphite-based compound, a phosphonite-based compound, a hindered phenol-based compound and a thioether-based compound, and 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of an end-sealing agent (component E).

Abstract: A method of making hydroxymethylphosphonate comprising heating paraformaldehyde in a solvent to a desired reaction temperature, wherein the solvent is present in at least an amount necessary to solvate or suspend the paraformaldehyde; adding at least one alkyl phosphite to the heated paraformaldehyde, to provide hydroxymethylphosphonate, the alkyl phosphite being added to the heated paraformaldehyde at a rate which will avoid or inhibit the production of a significant exotherm and resulting high/significant level of acid by-product(s), there being present in the reaction medium at least one hindered amine catalyst in which the nitrogen in the amine is directly bound to a secondary and/or tertiary carbon of an organic group; and, optionally, following the completion of the addition, heating the reaction mixture to an elevated temperature.

Abstract: New highly-effective non-halogen, low VOC, low fogging, and cost-effective oligomeric polyphosphonate flame retardants for flexible polyurethane foams as well as for other flame retardant applications are described. In addition, methods for the preparation and uses of such new highly effective flame retardants are described.

Abstract: A polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin composition features fast solid-state polymerization and low reproduction of acetaldehyde and cyclic oligomer when processed. In polymerization thereof, a titanium-containing compound is used as a catalyst for polycondensation, and a phosphoric stabilizer and an organic dye are introduced to prevent a yellowish hue of the resultant polyester, while a compound represented by the following formula (I) that contains phosphorus and calcium is added to accelerate solid-state polymerization of the PET pre-polymer and to endow the composed PET resin with better processability so that when processed for making a preform, the PET resin reproduces reduced acetaldehyde and cyclic oligomer.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: Wherein Hal independently indicates a halogen atom; R is selected from the group consisting of a straight or branched, optionally substituted C1-C5 alkyl and halogenated benzyl; and m and n are, independently, integers in the range between 3 and 5, inclusive.

Abstract: Compounds represented by formula (Rf-Q-X)s—Z. Each Rf is independently a partially fluorinated or fully fluorinated group selected from Rfa-(O)r—CHF—(CF2)n—; [Rfb-(O)tC(L)H—CF2—O]m—W—; CF3CFH—O—(CF2)p—; CF3—(O—CF2)z—; and CF3—O—(CF2)3—O—CF2—. Methods of reducing surface tension of a liquid, making foams, and treating a surface using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition is provided which is suitable for producing polyurethane systems appropriate for hot adhesive bonding. The composition includes from 0.1 to 20% by mass of an additive mixture comprising at least one organic phosphorus compound either alone or in combination with a crosslinker or extender.

Abstract: Disclosed are new compositions consisting of polyphosphonates and specific additive compositions that exhibit superior resistance to degradation due to exposure to air, high temperature and air, moisture or combinations thereof. Also disclosed are polymer mixtures or blends comprising these polyphosphonates/additive compositions and commodity and engineering plastics and articles produced therefrom. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these materials, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compatibilizers to be used for obtaining materials called polyolefin nanocomposites, microcomposites and polymer blends, and it includes the process for obtaining such compatibilizers. Such compatibilizers are obtained from the monomers of the organic compounds itaconic acid (ITA) or its monooctadecyl itaconate (MODIT) derivative. The compatibilizers are polyolefins grafted with those monomers, which are characterized by having functional groups with a hydrophilic character and a polymer backbone with a hydrophobic character. The compatibilizers of this invention are characterized by having controlled degrees of grafting of these monomers, and they can be used optimally in various applications.

Abstract: A process for making an aqueous dispersion of fluoropolymer particles by polymerizing in a first polymerization step at least one fluorinated monomer having an ionic group in an aqueous polymerization medium in the presence of initiator, the polymerizing providing dispersed particulate of fluorinated ionomer, and polymerizing in a second polymerization step at least one fluorinated monomer in the aqueous polymerization medium in the presence of the dispersed particulate of fluorinated ionomer and initiator to form the aqueous dispersion of particles of fluoropolymer.

Abstract: A process comprising polymerizing at least one fluorinated monomer in an aqueous medium containing initiator and polymerization agent to form an aqueous dispersion of particles of fluoropolymer, the polymerization agent comprising: fluoropolyether acid or salt thereof having a number average molecular weight of at least about 800 g/mol; and fluorosurfactant having the formula: [R1—On-L-A?] Y+ wherein: R1 is a linear or branched partially or fully fluorinated aliphatic group which may contain ether linkages; n is 0 or 1; L is a linear or branched alkylene group which may be nonfluorinated, partially fluorinated or fully fluorinated and which may contain ether linkages; A? is an anionic group selected from the group consisting of carboxylate, sulfonate, sulfonamide anion, and phosphonate; and Y+ is hydrogen, ammonium or alkali metal cation; with the proviso that the chain length of R1—On-L- is not greater than 6 atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, an organic or aqueous medium, and a compound with a head group derived from phosphorous acid. The invention further relates to novel compounds, and the use of the compound as a dispersant.

Abstract: Thickener systems which are suitable for preparing thickener compositions, and which systems consists of (A) at least one anionic surfactant A and (B) at least one polymer B comprising at least one hydrophobic group and preferably at least one hydrophilic group, wherein the concentration of the polymer B in a thickener composition is below the overlap concentration c* of the polymer, along with processes for preparing such compositions and uses thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are latex polymers and an aqueous coating compositions having excellent freeze-thaw stability, open time, stain resistance, low temperature film formation, foam resistance, block resistance, adhesion, water sensitivity and a low-VOC content. The latex polymers and aqueous coating compositions include at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer copolymerized or blended with an alkoxylated compound, for example an alkoxylated tristyrylphenol or an alkoxylated tributylphenol. Also provided is an aqueous coating composition including at least one latex polymer, at least one pigment, water and at least one freeze-thaw additive. Typically, the freeze-thaw additive in an amount greater than about 1.3% by weight of the polymer, typically in an amount greater than about 2% by weight of the polymer, in an amount greater than about 4% by weight of the polymer, in an amount greater than about 7.

Abstract: The use of hindered phenol containing anti-oxidants enable arylcyclobutene-based formulations to be cured in oxygen containing environments such as air without unacceptable degradation in key properties of dielectric constant, water uptake, or transmittance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising A) aromatic polycarbonate, B) polyalkylene terephthalate and C) a concentrate comprising polyalkylene terephthalate and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ortho-phosphoric acid, phosphorous acid, carboxylic acid esters of ortho-phosphoric acid and carboxylic acid esters of phosphorous acid, Compositions of the present invention are distinguished by high melt stability. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of impact-modified polyalkylene terephthalate/polycarbonate compositions, wherein a concentrate of polyalkylene terephthalate with a phosphorus-containing additive is used.

Abstract: Disclosed are latex polymers and an aqueous coating compositions having excellent freeze-thaw stability, open time, stain resistance, low temperature film formation, foam resistance, block resistance, adhesion, water sensitivity and a low-VOC content. The latex polymers and aqueous coating compositions include at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer copolymerized or blended with an alkoxylated compound, for example an alkoxylated tristyrylphenol or an alkoxylated tributylphenol. Also provided is an aqueous coating composition including at least one latex polymer, at least one pigment, water and at least one freeze-thaw additive. Typically, the freeze-thaw additive in an amount greater than about 1.3% by weight of the polymer, typically in an amount greater than about 2% by weight of the polymer, in an amount greater than about 4% by weight of the polymer, in an amount greater than about 7.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: 51-90 wt % polyester, 10-49 wt % ABS impact modifier; 0-20 wt % omultifunctional epoxy compound; 0-40 wt % filler; 0-2 wt % fibrillated fluoropolymer; and more than 0 to 5 wt % of a stabilizer composition. An article blow molded or injection molded from the composition has a multi-axial impact total energy from 30-100 Joules at ?30° C. and a ductility of more than 90%; a permeability of more than 0 and less than or equal to 1.5g/m2-day to ASTM D 471-98 Fuel C, measured after exposure to ASTM D 471-98 Fuel C vapor for 20 weeks at 40° C.; an MVR of 1-20 cc/10 min., measured at 265° C.; a flexural modulus of greater than 1300 MPa; and retains at least 75% of its initial tensile elongation at break, after exposure to Fuel E85 for 28 days at 70° C.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition: 51-90 wt % of a polyester, 10-49 wt % of an ABS impact modifier; 0 to 20 wt % of a multifunctional epoxy compound; 0-40 wt % of a filler; 0-2 wt % of a fibrillated fluoropolymer; and from more than 0 to 5 wt % of a stabilizer composition. An article blow molded or injection molded from the composition has a multi-axial impact total energy from 40-100 Joules at ?30° C.; a ductility of more than 90%, a permeability of more than 0 to less than or equal to 1.5g/m2-day, measured after exposure Fuel C vapor for 20 weeks at 40° C.; an MVR of 1-20 cc/10 min; a flexural modulus of greater than 1300 MPa; and retains at least 75% of its initial tensile elongation at break after exposure to Fuel E85 for 28 days at 70° C.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an anti-reflective coating composition having excellent coating properties while maintaining performance as an anti-reflective film. An anti-reflective coating composition comprising at least the following components (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) and a production method for a pattern using the anti-reflective coating composition, (A) perfluoroalkyl•alkylenesulfonic acid represented by the following formula (1): CnF2n+1(CH2CH2)mSO3H (1) (wherein, n represents an integer from 1 to 20, and m represents an integer from 0 to 20); (B) organic amine; (C) water-soluble polymer; (D) perfluoroalkylethyl group containing compound represented by the following formula (2): CkF2k+1CH2CH2—X—Y (2) (wherein, k represents an integer from 1 to 20, x represents a single bond or a divalent linking group, y represents an anionic group or a nonionic group, and this compound has a structure different from that of the component (A)); and (E) water.

Abstract: Dispersion containing aluminium oxide and water, wherein the aluminium oxide is present in the form of aggregated primary particles with a BET surface area of 20 to 200 m2/g and has a mean, volume-based aggregate diameter in the dispersion of less than 100 nm, is modified with organophosphonic acids and/or salts thereof, wherein the surface is completely or partially modified, the organophosphonic acids bear at least one amino and/or hydroxy group and is present in a content of 20 to 70 wt. %, based on the total quantity of the dispersion. Preparation containing this dispersion and a melamine resin. Cured product obtainable from the preparation. Use of the dispersion, of the preparation or of the cured product for the preparation of laminates.

Abstract: Moisture-curing compositions include at least one silane-functional polymer P with at least two terminal groups of formula (I) and at least one reaction product R which is produced from at least one aminosilane AS with at least one primary amino group and at least one silane group-free alkene M which is capable of entering in 1,4 addition reactions with primary amino groups. The compositions have improved adhesive properties and are especially suitable for use as adhesives, sealing materials or coatings, especially as elastic adhesive or sealing materials.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a composition which contains polylactic acid and has excellent heat stability, mechanical strength and color. The composition contains 0.001 to 0.1 part by weight of a metal catalyst and 0.001 to 0.5 part by weight of a phosphono-fatty acid ester based on 100 parts by weight of polylactic acid.

Abstract: The use of oxidizable phosphorus or phosphorous stabilizers, such as the phosphites, to reduce the color formation of the ionomeric polyester compositions is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to macromonomer compounds possessing antioxidant properties, antioxidant polymers comprising the antioxidant macromonomers as a recurring unit, and methods of inhibiting oxidation in a substance comprising contacting the substance with the antioxidant polymers. In one embodiment, substantially all of the recurring macromonomeric units of the antioxidant polymers comprise an antioxidant moiety. In another embodiment, all of the recurring macromonomer units of the antioxidant polymers comprise an antioxidant moiety. The method of the present invention, yields antioxidant polymers with substantially all of the recurring units comprising an antioxidant moiety. These antioxidant polymers have greater bulk antioxidative properties than previously known.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ester mixtures composed of alkyl benzyl esters and of polybenzyl esters, in particular of trimellitic esters, to a process for preparation of these ester mixtures, and also to their use as plasticizers.

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 lives and better oxidative resistance to materials than currently available antioxidants.