Abstract: Flexible hydrogenated block copolymers can be successfully used in a variety of applications including films, profiles, sheets, coatings, injection molded articles, blow or rotational molded articles and pultruded articles.

Abstract: A latex for dip molding which comprises a latex obtained by emulsion polymerization of a monomer mixture in the presence of alkyl benzene sulfonate containing, based on 100 parts by weight of the monomer mixture, at least 10.0 parts by weight of a C13-20 alkyl benzene sulfonate can be used for production of a high-quality dip molded product that is excellent in oil resistance and mechanical strength, has uniform film thickness, soft feeling to the skin and no pinholes and no shrinkage, and assumes anti-stickiness on the surface thereof after dip molding, as required in medical gloves and fingerstalls etc.

Abstract: Inorganic salts are generated in the production process of metal salts, such as sulfonates, sulfates and phosphates. When such metal salts containing inorganic salts are added as an antistatic agent to a polymer for producing polyurethane fiber, the inorganic salts cause fiber breakage or pack choking in fiber extrusion process. In addition, such antistatic agents are highly hygroscopic and contain trace of water. When such an antistatic agent is added to the material for polymerizing polyurethane, the alcohol and water in the agent react with isocyanate to result in lowered degree of polymerization and generation of oligomer. Such polyurethane polymer is spun into fiber of low elongation and tenacity. The material for polyurethane elastic fibers of the present invention comprises a mixture of 5 to 95 weight percent of at least one of the above-mentioned antistatic agents and 95 to 5 weight percent of a isocyanate-free starting material for elastic fibers, and eliminates the above troubles.

Abstract: Disclosed in this invention is a heat-shrinkable polyester film comprising a polyester film support and a coat layer formed on one or both sides of the polyester film support, said coat layer comprising a quaternary ammonium sulfate and a polysiloxane resin.

Abstract: Compositions comprising hydrogenated block copolymers can be successfully used in a variety of applications including films, profiles, sheets, pultruded articles, fibers, coated articles, injection molded articles and blow or rotational molded articles.

Abstract: A fabric coating composition with latent heat effects and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The composition at least includes 1 part of the polymer binder, the hydrophilic microcapsule aqueous solution and the thickener, wherein the hydrophilic microcapsule aqueous solution contains 1 to 40 parts of microcapsules and the weight percentage of the thickener is about between about 2% and 12% based on the weight of the microcapsules. The water percentage of the composition is about between about 30% and 70%. The method for fabricating the composition comprises mixing the polymer binder, the hydrophilic microcapsule aqueous solution and thickener together and then stirring the composition mixture until the viscosity of the composition exceeding 6000 cps. The solution is allowed to set for between about 6 minutes and 10 hours, prior to application in fabric coating.

Abstract: A flame retardant aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprising: (1) 100 parts by weight of resin components comprising 50 to 100 wt % of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (component A-1), 0 to 50 wt % of a styrene-based resin (component A-2) and 0 to 50 wt % of an aromatic polyester resin (component A-3); and (2) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a silicone compound (component B) which contains an Si—H group and an aromatic group in the molecule based on 100 parts by weight of the total of the resin components, wherein the silicone compound is at least one selected from silicone compounds which have (1) an Si—H group content (Si—H content) of 0.1 to 1.

Abstract: Aqueous carbon black dispersions contain carbon black and cationic and non-ionic surfactants in addition to water. The dispersions are produced by dispersing the carbon black and the other components in water with bead mills, ultrasonic mills or an Ultra Turrax mixer. The dispersions can be used to produce inks, lacquers and printing inks.

Abstract: Melt processed linear polyethylenes containing an amine additive are shown to exhibit improved processability through the addition of certain surfactants. The amine compounds are generally one or more hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS), amine antistats, amine antioxidants or amine based UV inhibitors. Among the melt processing parameters improved are reduced head pressure, reduced torque, reduced motor load, reduced or eliminated melt fracture, or combinations of these parameters. The surfactants can be chosen from a non-aromatic sulfonate or sulfate salt wherein a cation of the salt is selected from the group consisting of Na, K, Li, and other alkali cations and a quaternary ammonium cations, said surfactant being essentially free of halogens.

Abstract: A coating composition for fabrics includes wetted microspheres containing a phase change material dispersed throughout a polymer binder, a surfactant, a dispersant, an antifoam agent and a thickener. Preferred phase change materials include paraffinic hydrocarbons. The microspheres may be microencapsulated. To prepare the coating composition, microspheres containing phase change material are wetted and dispersed in a dispersion in a water solution containing a surfactant, a dispersant, an antifoam agent and a polymer mixture. The coating is then applied to a fabric. In an alternative embodiment, an extensible fabric is coated with an extensible binder containing microencapsulated phase change material to form an extensible, coated fabric. The coated fabric is optionally flocked. The coated fabrics are manufactured using transfer techniques.

Abstract: A water dispersion type water and oil repellent composition which is capable of imparting durable water resistance to clothing for which high water and oil repellency is required and which is capable of imparting high oil repellency to paper. The water dispersion type water and oil repellent composition comprises 1) an aqueous medium, 2) a polymer of a monomer having a polyfluoroalkyl group and one polymerizable unsaturated group and 3) a mono(or poly)ol or an alkylene oxide thereof, as essential components.

Abstract: A friction material comprising a fibrous reinforcement, a friction modifier, and a binder. An abrasive component of the friction material includes non-fibrous particulate matters having the same material as fibrous matters of rock wool, slag wool, and ceramics including Al2O3—SiO2 as a main component, but the fibrous matters are not contained.

Abstract: An injection blow-molded disposable tumbler is formed from a polymeric material and includes a fortified upper rim having a thickness greater than the adjacent sidewall. The tumbler may be formed of a variety of resinous materials and exhibits improved toughness and crush resistance as well as aesthetic qualities particularly desired by consumers. In a particularly preferred embodiment, thick-walled polycarbonate tumblers are prepared from hydrolysis-stabilized polycarbonate compositions while minimizing molded-in stress. In still further embodiments, nanocomposites compositions are used to form the containers of the invention.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesives comprising an aqueous polymer dispersions wherein the polymer is composed of from 50 to 99.9% by weight of at least one C1-C12 alkyl (meth)acrylate (monomers a) from 0.05 to 20% by weight of at least one vinylaromatic compound (monomers b) from 0.05 to 10% by weight of at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydroxy compound (monomers c) from 0 to 10% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated acid or an acid anhydride (monomers d) and from 0 to 30% by weight of other ethylenically unsaturated compounds (monomers e) the weight percentages being based on the polymer, and the polymer dispersion comprising an emulsifier consisting to the extent of at least 5% by weight of aromatic carbon atoms (and called aromatic emulsifier for short) or an emulsifier mixture consisting to the extent of at least 10% by weight of an aromatic emulsifier.

Abstract: An antistatic inorganic filler comprises an inorganic filler, an organic dispersant applied onto the surface of the inorganic filler and an organic antistatic agent applied onto the organic dispersant layer. The inorganic filler may be prepared by a method comprising the steps of wet-grinding an inorganic filler in the presence of an organic dispersant, drying the ground inorganic filler and then mixing it with an organic antistatic agent; or a method comprising the steps of wet-grinding an inorganic filler in the presence of an organic dispersant, adding an organic antistatic agent to the resulting slurry of the ground filler and then drying the mixture. The inorganic filler shows an effect of imparting long-lasting antistatic properties to plastic and rubber materials in addition to the effects as the filler such as excellent rigidity, heat resistance and impact resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyvinylidene fluoride resin compositions comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyvinylidene fluoride resin, and 0.03 to 10 parts by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of alkyl quaternary ammonium sulfates and alkyl quaternary ammonium sulfites.

Abstract: A molding composition comprising (a) from 10 to 90 weight percent of a polyester resin; (b) from 90 to 10 weight percent of an aromatic polycarbonate, polyarylate, polyester carbonate resin or blend thereof; and (c) a flow improving amount of lignin and/or a compound having a phosphonium sulfonate group.

Abstract: The invention concerns aqueous cosmetic compositions comprising a mixture: of at least an anionic surfactant, with a content of the order of 0.001 to 1.5 wt %; of at least a cationic polymer, with a content of the order of 0.01 to 2 wt. %, said cationic polymer being selected such that the viscosity ratio Vs, defined as the relationship between maximum viscosity in the presence of surfactant and the viscosity in the absence of surfactant, is at least more than 2. The invention also concerns the use of said mixture as conditioning agent for aqueous cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The addition of microspheres of barium titanate glass to conventional friction compositions for molding automotive and other brake elements and similar friction elements, results in substantial new and unexpected improvements with respect to the production of and processing of uniform, homogeneous molding compositions for forming the present friction elements. The formed friction pads, disks etc., have unexpectedly improved performance properties such as heat dissipation properties leading to improved, reduced wear over prolonged periods of use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tire the sidewalls of which comprise a vulcanized elastomeric composition, and a process for forming an even, varnished film on at least one of said sidewalls. According to the invention, the composition comprises in combination: a polymer containing an oxy radical of the formula —O— therein, the polymer having an alkyl group on one side of the oxy radical and, on the other side of the oxy radical, at least one alkene polyoxide block of the formula (CnH2nO)z joined to a hydrogen atom at the chain end thereof, such that the hydrogen atom and the end terminal oxygen of the alkene polyoxide block form an alcohol function, in the amount of between 0.3 and 5 phr (parts by weight per 100 parts elastomer), and an alkali metal salt of an alkylsulphonic or alkylsulphuric acid, in an amount of between 0.5 and 10 phr.

Abstract: The present invention provides a biodegradable resin composition and its molded product wherein the biodegradable resin composition exhibits excellent biodegradability and excellent mechanical strength, and further, is inexpensive, easy to process by molding, and usable for a wide range of purposes. The biodegradable resin composition comprises a biodegradable resin, a filler, and an anionic surfactant.

Abstract: Antibacterial CASE materials comprising a latex comprising polymer particles and a surfactant component. Also disclosed are components and methods for forming such materials.

Abstract: A foamed resin adhesive and its use for glueing wood based panels and boards such as plywood. The adhesive comprises 40-80% of an aqueous resin solution, 2-10% of an organic filler or fillers, 1-10% of a cationic acrylamide copolymer, and 0.05-1% of a surface active agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a polycarbonate composition. The polycarbonate is prepared by melt synthesis using a sulfur-containing acid compound to at least partially quench the melt catalyst. The polycarbonate composition comprises said polycarbonate, phosphorous acid, further sulfur-containing acid compound and an ester derived from a mono-fatty acid and a polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: A joint compound composition comprising a filler, a binder and a hydrocarbon substituted sulfate, sulfonate, sulfuric acid or sulfonic acid is disclosed. The composition of the present invention produces a joint compound that shrinks less and is resistant to cracking and cratering.

Abstract: A method of coating a mineral molding includes applying at least one aqueous preparation to at least one surface of the molding, the aqueous preparation including: (i) as film-forming constituent at least one polymer P which is composed of ethylenically unsaturated monomers M and which is present in dispersed form in the aqueous phase of the aqueous preparation and which has a glass transition temperature TG in the range from −25 to +80° C.

Abstract: A fire retardant polycarbonate composition comprises branched polycarbonate resin, polytetrafluoroethylene, a fire retardant free of bromine and chlorine, and an optional siloxane.

Abstract: A molding compositions comprising (a) from 10 to 90 weight percent of a polyester resin; (c) from 90 to 10 weight percent of an aromatic polycarbonate, polyarylate, polyester carbonate resin or blend thereof and a flow improving amount of lignin and/or a compound having a phosphonium sulphonate group.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions are provided which are useful for forming temporary protective coatings on metallic substrates. The aqueous compositions may contain polyvinyl alcohol, surfactant and corrosion inhibitor. The protective coating may be easily removed once the substrate has been formed or otherwise shaped.

Abstract: A colored thermoplastic resin composition comprising a crystalline thermoplastic resin containing a black dye or a black dye and a fibrous reinforcing material, wherein said black dye is a black dye obtainable by a reaction of one or more anionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of (a) to (d) below and nigrosine, and wherein the crystallizing temperature is lower than that of the original thermoplastic resin containing no black dye, (a) a sulfuric acid ester surfactant (b) a phosphoric acid ester surfactant (c) a sulfonic acid surfactant (d) a carboxylic acid surfactant.

Abstract: Water-insoluble nigrosine compound which is a salt of nigrosine with sulfuric acid and/or phosphoric acid, crystalline resin composition containing the nigrosine compound, and fiber-reinforced crystalline resin molded product comprising a crystalline resin and a fibrous reinforcing material and the nigrosine compound both contained therein, wherein the surface gloss is higher than that of the fiber-reinforced crystalline resin molded product with nigrosine as a substitute for said nigrosine compound. Methods for lowering the crystallization temperature of a crystalline resin, improving the fluidity of a crystalline resin, and improving the surface gloss of a crystalline resin, by incorporating the water-insoluble nigrosine in the crystalline resin respectively.

Abstract: A method of treating natural rubber latex to reduce the antigenic protein content includes enzyme treatment of the natural rubber latex and utilizing a chemical stabilizer of the type similar to branched dodecyl benzene sulphonic acid alone or in combination with other stabilizers such as a sulfated fatty acid in combination with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is disclosed. Also disclosed is a treatment of natural rubber latex with antioxidants either alone or together which ether serve to allow natural rubber latex products to be chlorinated without suffering debilitating aging effects. The first antioxidant is of the type 4,4-(6-T-butyl-M-cresol) or 4,4+-Butylidenebis (3-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol) while the second antioxidant is of the type of a polymeric hindered phenol or butylated reaction product of P-cresol and dicyclopentadiene.

Abstract: Disclosed are antibacterial CASE materials comprising a latex comprising polymer particles and a surfactant component. Also disclosed are components and methods for forming such materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tire the sidewalls of which comprise a vulcanized elastomeric composition, and a process for forming an even, varnished film on at least one of said sidewalls.

Abstract: A composition containing (A) one or more aromatic sulfonates, (B) one or more aldehyde resins and (C) a buffer and is prepared and used for treating, in particular neutralizing, leather tanned with mineral compounds or mineral-free compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of cationic latex particles that can complex with anionic dyes to provide water fastness and further to provide a medium in which inherently unstable anionic dyes can be brought in close proximity with other anionic components, by complexation to cationic latices, in order to stabilize the anionic dyes especially with regard to light and oxidative degradation. In particular this invention will provide for methods of generating waterfast and improved lightfast ink jet images.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers having improved processability are prepared by incorporating one or more organic sulfate or sulfonate salts into blends of thermoplastic polymers and olefinic rubber and melt processing the mixture. The rubber component of the mixture is preferably at least partially cured.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions having enhanced thickening properties containing lipophilically modified copolymer thickeners and one or more hydrophilic surfactants are disclosed. In particular, aqueous compositions containing (i) lipophilically modified copolymers containing at least 5% of selected lipophilically modified components and (ii) surfactants having an HLB value of greater than 15 are useful for the thickening of a range of personal, domestic, and industrial products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a polycarbonate composition. The polycarbonate is prepared by melt synthesis using a sulfur-containing acid compound to at least partially quench the melt catalyst. The polycarbonate composition comprises said polycarbonate, phosphorous acid, further sulfur-containing acid compound and an ester derived from a mono-fatty acid and a polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: Antimicrobial coating, adhesive, sealant and elastomeric materials comprising a latex containing polymer particles and a primary surfactant component where the particles are formed by the reaction of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a polymerizable antibacterial quaternary ammonium compound. The primary surfactant is an anionic surfactant or nonionic surfactant, and the polymer particles comprise at least one monomer unit and at least one surface active agent unit. The monomer unit is derived from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and the surface active agent unit is derived from a polymerizable antibacterial quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: A coating composition for fabrics includes wetted microspheres containing a phase change material dispersed throughout a polymer binder, a surfactant, a dispersant, an antifoam agent and a thickener. Preferred phase change materials include paraffinic hydrocarbons. The microspheres may be microencapsulated. To prepare the coating composition, microspheres containing phase change material are wetted and dispersed in a dispersion in a water solution containing a surfactant, a dispersant, an antifoam agent and a polymer mixture. The coating is then applied to a fabric.

Abstract: A coating composition for fabrics includes wetted microspheres containing a phase change material dispersed throughout a polymer binder, a surfactant, a dispersant, an antifoam agent and a thickener. Preferred phase change materials include paraffinic hydrocarbons. The microspheres may be microencapsulated. To prepare the coating composition, microspheres containing phase change material are wetted and dispersed in a dispersion in a water solution containing a surfactant, a dispersant, an antifoam agent and a polymer mixture. The coating is then applied to a fabric.

Abstract: Crystalline polymers are prepared as a latex, and are useful for coating fibrous materials such hair and fabrics. The latex can have a high solids content greater than 30%, a residual monomer content of less than 1%, and can be used for repeatedly setting fibrous materials into desired configurations. The latex is also useful for coating organisms such as seeds. The particulate coating extends the dormancy of the organism and/or protects the organism, and is easily shed by a germinating seed. The coating can contain a seed coating additive, such as a colorant or fungicide.

Abstract: Mortar cement additives provide workability while retaining strength by employing a multi-stage polymer comprising a hydrophobically-modified, ionically-soluble polymer stage, the polymer being soluble at a pH of 6 and above; and an air-entraining agent. The additives also employ, as optional ingredients, set retarding agents and superplasticizers. Examplary methods of the invention involve addition of the multi-stage polymer and an air entraining agent to the mortar cement, preferably during intergrinding of Portland cement in the mill. Cement compositions comprising the polymer and an air-entraining agent are also disclosed.

Abstract: The method according to the present invention includes the step of adding sufficient amounts of an alkalinizing agent to an aqueous solution into which a redispersible polymer powder will be dispersed or to an aqueous dispersion which will be dried to form a redispersible polymer powder. The method of the invention is particularly well suited for nonionic polymers. A surfactant, plasticizer and/or preservative can also be used in addition to the alkalinizing agent. Redispersible polymer powders processed according to the invention form acceptable tablet coatings which are comparable in quality to those coatings formed from aqueous polymer dispersions that have not been dried into redispersible polymer powders.

Abstract: Compositions of precipitated anionic polymers containing mixtures of certain salts as well as processes for making and using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thickened personal care compositions which utilize a thickening amount of an acrylate-based polymeric rheology modifier prepared by polymerization of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl ester of acrylic acid and/or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl ester of methacrylic acid, a monomer chosen from a vinyl-substituted heterocyclic compound containing at least one of a nitrogen or sulfur atom, (meth)acrylamide, a mono- or di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylamino (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl (meth)acrylate, a mono or di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylamino (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl (meth)acrylamide, and, optionally, an associative monomer.

Abstract: An improved thickening composition for aqueous systems including latex paints and coatings is described. The substantially anhydrous composition comprises in specified ratios a solid thickener polymer, and one or more surfactants. The solid thickener polymer includes associative thickeners. Associative thickener polymers include polyurethanes, polyesters, polyacrylamides, modified hydroxyethyl celluloses, alkali soluble emulsions and other chemicals. Specific surfactants utilized include dialkyl sulfosuccinates, alkyl sulfates, alpha olefin sulfonates and sulfates of ethoxylated alcohols.

Abstract: Compositions of precipitated cationic polymers containing mixtures of certain salts as well as processes for making and using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions of precipitated anionic polymers containing mixtures of certain salts as well as processes for making and using the same are disclosed.