Abstract: The invention concerns a polyethylene based composition comprising 0.05 to 0.5 wt. % of at least a saturated fatty acid amide containing 8 to 30 carbon atoms, 0 to 0.1 wt. % of an auxiliary lubricant selected among fatty acids, fatty acid esters, fatty acid salts, monounsaturated fatty acid amides, polyols containing at least 4 carbon atoms, monoalcohol or polyalcohol monoethers, glycerol esters, paraffins, polysiloxanes, fluorinated polymers and mixtures thereof, and 0 to 5 wt. % of one or more additives selected among the antioxidants, anti-acids, anti-UV stabilizers, coloring agents and antistatic agents.

Abstract: A method of producing a printed substrate so as to improve the adhesion, colorfastness and washfastness of either reactive or acid dye-based ink jet inks printed onto the substrate, the method includes the steps of providing a substrate, treating the substrate with an aqueous coating formulation comprising a cationic polymer or copolymer, a fabric softener, treating the substrate of step with an imbibing aqueous solution of either urea, and an ingredient selected from sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate or combinations thereof, or ammonium sulfate, drying the substrate, printing on the substrate with either an acid or reactive dye-based ink, depending on the coating and post treating the printed substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of (hydroxyalkyl)urea and (hydroxyalkyl)amide in aqueous-based polymer compositions to maintain hydration of said composition. Maintenance of hydration improves properties such as freeze/thaw stability, stability of the polymer composition, retardation of evaporation from the composition, and retardation of evaporation from wetted articles containing said polymer composition.

Abstract: A medium for use in electrophoresis comprising N-methylurea and a polyacrylamide gel. In particular, the medium is used in a system and method of electrophoretic separation comprising the introduction of a sample to the medium, and applying an electric field across the medium.

Abstract: Ink-imprintable release coating compositions are described which comprise a polymer comprising a polyurethane, a fluoroacrylate polymer or copolymer, or an addition cured or a condensation cured silicone polymer containing dispersed and/or emulsified resin particles, resin particle domains, or both, and, optionally, inorganic particles. The resin particles comprise resins which are different from the polymers and the resins comprise polyurethanes, polyamides, and polyureas. Ink-imprintable label, tape and stamp constructions also are described which comprise a plurality of contiguous labels, tapes or stamps in a roll or stacked sheet configuration without an independent release liner wherein the labels, tapes and stamps have a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the back surface and a cured ink-imprintable release coating on the face surface.

Abstract: Aqueous or solid nitrogen containing compound compounds are produced by heating urea with wet solid sewer sludge thereby producing a urea-urea condensate-sewer sludge composition in a process to dry out the sewer sludge. The urea reacts with itself and with the compounds in the sewer sludge. The urea and/or urea condensate reacts with the sulfur containing compounds thereby reducing the odor from heating the sewer sludge. The urea-urea condensate-sewer sludge composition is useful as a bio-fertilizer, may be utilized to fight grass, forest, building fires, flame retard other flammable organic material by applying it on or incorporating it in these flammable organic materials and may be reacted with aldehydes to produce resins. Carbonization auxiliaries, such as phosphorus containing compounds, metal containing compounds that will accelerate carbonization, heat reflector, surfactant and fillers may be added to or reacted with the aqueous or solid urea-urea condensate-sewer sludge composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a biodegradable polymer composition comprising a biodegradable polymer and a phenol-containing compound mixed with the polymer. The phenol-containing compound is present in the biodegradable polymer at an amount sufficient to slow the degradation rate of the biodegradable polymer. The invention also pertains to a method for slowing the degradation rate of a biodegradable polymer.

Abstract: Complexing packages suitable for use in alkaline starch-based adhesives are provided. The complexing packages generally include a polymeric vehicle and bivalent metal salt derived from a bivalent metal oxide. The complexing packages impart a host of beneficial properties to alkaline starch-based adhesives, including improved green bonding properties.

Abstract: A poly(arylene sulfide) resin composition comprising a poly(arylene sulfide) and, as a modifier, an organic amide compound compounded in a proportion of 0.2 to 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the poly(arylene sulfide).

Abstract: A hydrophilic coating having a covalently cross-linked hydrophilic polymer suitable for coating medical devices or instruments for introduction into human cavities, the coating further having a water soluble compound, the water soluble compound being glucose, sorbitol a halide, nitrate, acetate, citrate or benzoate of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal or silver; acetic acid, glycine or urea. A medical device or instrument for introduction into human cavities having a hydrophilic coating and a method of producing such a medical device or instrument.

Abstract: The invention relates to a resin composition exhibiting excellent coatability and capable of forming coatings with high hardness, superior scratch resistance, low curling properties, superb adhesion, excellent transparency, and superior coating surface appearance without a wavy striation, streaks, unevenness of coatings, cissing, and the like, as well as cured products made from the resin composition.

Abstract: A phenol-formaldehyde resole resin is combined with an ammonia-based formaldehyde scavenger to produce a product useful, for example, as a binder used in the production of glass fiber insulation products. The starting resin may have a free formaldehyde content of 1.5 to 14 wt. %, based on a total weight of the resin, and the resin and scavenger may be combined at a molar ratio in the range of 0.1 to 5. The resulting binder may have a free formaldehyde content of 1 wt. % or less, based on a total weight of the reaction product. This binder may then be applied to a glass fiber base material in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A conductive composition for a biological electrode is capable of reducing the impedance between the electrode and the skin. A conductive gel composition for a biological electrode which is capable of electrically and physically connecting a living body to an electrode element and is composed of at least the following components: (1) a radical-polymerizable unsaturated compound; (2) a moisturizer serving as a plasticizer and functioning to supplementing and promoting the physiological humidifying function of the horny layer; (3) a polymerization initiator; and (4) a crosslinking agent. This moisturizer serves also as a plasticizer and, furthermore, elevates the moisture content in the horny layer at the application of this composition. The above-mentioned composition may further contain a plasticizer selected from among polyhydric alcohols, amines and ethers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating material containing a binding agent and a cross-linking agent as well as a thixotropic agent based on ureas and/or ureas derivatives, whereby the coating material additionally contains a wetting agent that improves the wettability of the thixtropic agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition useful as a sealing or undercoating material for automobiles. The composition comprises fine particles (A) comprising polyurethane resin, a plasticizer (B) and fillers (C), wherein not less than 50% of (A) is spherical particles having a ratio of major axis/minor axis in the range of 1.0 to 1.5.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-chromium anticorrosive coatings suitable for metal materials comprising 0.2 to 50 g of a thiocarbonyl group-containing compound and 50 to 500 g of a water-dispersible silica without a substantial amount of a phosphate ion in one liter of a composition containing aqueous resins and water as main components, and an anticorrosive treatment using the anticorrosive coatings described above.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer dispersion, wherein the dispersion contains from 0.0001 to 1 mol of a hydrolyzable silicon group and from 0.0001 to 1 mol of a urea or thiourea group, based, in each case, on 100 g of the polymer present in the dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention teaches modified organosilicone and their use, a preferred of which is as adjuvants for pesticides. The modified organosilicone have siloxane backbones with pendant, terminal or intermediate amine and polyether groups. The modified groups or the siloxane may be functionalized further with alkyl or alkyleneoxide groups.

Abstract: A silica-filled, vulcanized elastomeric compound comprises 100 parts by weight of an elastomer; from about 5 to about 100 parts by weight of a reinforcing filler per 100 parts of elastomer, wherein the reinforcing fillers are selected from the group consisting of carbon black and silica filler; from 0 to about 20 percent by weight of a silane, based upon the weight of the silica filler; a cure agent; from about 0 to about 20 parts by weight of a processing aid selected from the group consisting of fatty acid esters of hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated C5 and C6 sugars; from about 0 to about 20 parts by weight of a processing aid selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene derivatives of fatty acid esters of hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated C5 and C6 sugars; from about 0 to about 40 parts by weight of an additional filler other than silica or carbon black, with the provisos that at least one of the processing aids or additional fillers are present; that if the processing aid is sorbitan monooleate,

Abstract: Flame retardant carbonate polymer compositions and articles prepared therefrom are described. The carbonate polymer contains a flame retardant additive comprising metal salts of a highly fluorinated methide, amide or imide anion. The composition provides flame retardancy at relatively low levels of additive, allows a broader processing window of additive compositions and can have high transparency.

Abstract: Use of solid, finely divided urea compounds to prevent edge migration when stoving electrophoretically deposited electrodeposition lacquers, and electrodeposition lacquers with a content of 0.1 to 5 wt. % of urea compound, related to resin solids.

Abstract: A single-application polyimidosiloxane coating material comprising a uniformly mixed solution composition of a polyimidosiloxane with an epoxy resin-reactive group in the molecule, an epoxy resin and a fine inorganic filler in a solvent. The coating material has satisfactory storage stability and printing properties, and its cured films also have satisfactory properties and allow single-application printing.

Abstract: A process for producing a solid dispersion of a sparingly water-soluble medical substance which comprises subjecting the sparingly water-soluble medical substance, an amorphous state-inducing agent and an amorphous state-stabilizing agent to heat treatment or mechanochemical treatment; and a process for producing a solid dispersion of a sparingly water-soluble medical substance which comprises high-frequency heating the sparingly water-soluble medical substance and an amorphous state-stabilizing agent. These processes make it possible to make sparingly water-soluble medical substance amorphous at a temperature lower than those employed in the conventional methods. The solid dispersions of the armorphous sparingly water-soluble medical substances thus obtained have an improved mucosal or rectal absorption rate, which makes it possible to elevate their bioavailability.

Abstract: A silica-filled, vulcanized elastomeric compound comprises 100 parts by weight of an elastomer; from about 5 to about 100 parts by weight of a reinforcing filler per 100 parts of elastomer, wherein the reinforcing fillers are selected from the group consisting of carbon black and silica filler; from 0 to about 20 percent by weight of a silane, based upon the weight of the silica filler; a cure agent; from about 0 to about 20 parts by weight of a processing aid selected from the group consisting of fatty acid esters of hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated C5 and C6 sugars; from about 0 to about 20 parts by weight of a processing aid selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene derivatives of fatty acid esters of hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated C5 and C6 sugars; from about 0 to about 40 parts by weight of an additional filler other than silica or carbon black, with the provisos that at least one of the processing aids or additional fillers are present; that if the processing aid is sorbitan monooleate,

Abstract: Ink-imprintable release coating compositions are described which comprise a polymer comprising a polyurethane, a fluoroacrylate polymer or copolymer, or an addition cured or a condensation cured silicone polymer containing dispersed and/or emulsified resin particles, resin particle domains, or both, and, optionally, inorganic particles. The resin particles comprise resins which are different from the polymers and the resins comprise polyurethanes, polyamides, and polyureas. Ink-imprintable label, tape and stamp constructions also are described which comprise a plurality of contiguous labels, tapes or stamps in a roll or stacked sheet configuration without an independent release liner wherein the labels, tapes and stamps have a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the back surface and a cured ink-imprintable release coating on the face surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for defoaming aqueous media, comprising as defoamers urea derivatives of the formula I where R1 is a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 4 to 30 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 4 to 24 carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 4 to 30 carbon atoms and one carbonyl group, R2 is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, R3 is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical, preferably having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, R4 is an organic radical, preferably having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, and n is from 0 to 5; in the form of solid particles, which are obtained by crystallization from a clear homogeneous melt dispersed in a carrier medium, and a process of preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides radiation-curable compositions for coating plastic substrates, wherein the compositions, after cure, have a combination of sufficient adhesion, flexibility, and hardness.

Abstract: An ink for ink-jet recording is provided which contains a coloring material and an aqueous liquid medium for solving or dispersing the coloring material, the liquid medium having a lower critical consolute temperature (Tc) to cause phase separation at a temperature in the range of from 40 to 100° C. Ink-jet recording method and an ink-jet recording apparatus employing the above ink are also provided.

Abstract: A hydrophilic coating having a covalently cross-linked hydrophilic polymer suitable for coating medical devices or instruments for introduction into human cavities, the coating further having a water soluble compound, the water soluble compound being glucose, sorbitol, a halide, nitrate, acetate, citrate or benzoate of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal or silver; acetic acid, glycine or urea. A medical device or instrument for introduction into human cavities having a hydrophilic coating and a method of producing such a medical device or instrument.

Abstract: A processable rubber stock is produced by the preparation of a silica-filled, vulcanized elastomeric compound comprising mixing an elastomer with an amorphous silica filler, a processing aid comprising fatty acid ester of a polyol, optionally an additional mineral filler, and a cure agent. The elastomer is preferably a diene monomer homopolymer or a copolymer of at least one diene and at least one monovinyl aromatic monomer. By effecting vulcanization, a vulcanized elastomeric compound is produced containing good physical properties for use as tread stock for a pneumatic tire.

Abstract: The invention provides uncharged water-soluble silica-adsorbing polymers for suppressing electroendoosmotic flow and to reduce analyte-wall interactions in capillary electrophoresis. In one aspect of the invention, one or more of such polymers are employed as components of a separation medium for the separation of biomolecules, such as polynucleotides, polysaccharides, proteins, and the like, by capillary electrophoresis. Generally, such polymers are characterized by (i) water solubility over the temperature range between about 20° C. to about 50° C., (ii) concentration in a separation medium in the range between about 0.001% to about 10% (weight/volume), (iii) molecular weight in the range of about 5×103 to about 1×106 daltons, and (iv) absence of charged groups in an aqueous medium having pH in the range of about 6 to about 9.

Abstract: An ink composition containing (1) a complex mixture of a urea compound and an alkylene oxide containing oxyalkylene compound wherein the conductive mixture optionally possesses a melting point of from about 60 to about 120° C.; (2) a polymeric binder with an optional melting point of from about 60 to about 115° C.; (3) a lightfastness component; (4) a lightfast antioxidant, and (5) a colorant.

Abstract: Flame retardant compositions of this invention are produced by incorporating an amino condensation compound or composition in a more flammable organic compound. The amino condensation compounds and compositions are produced by heating urea or heating urea with other nitrogen containing compounds that will condensate with or react with isocyanic acid and/or cyanic acid or heating urea first then reacting the condensation compounds with other nitrogen containing compounds. The amino condensation compounds may be mixed with or reacted with carbonization auxiliaries, aldehydes and mixed with fillers to produce an amino condensation composition which is incorporated in more flammable organic compositions such as polyurethanes, polyester resins, epoxy resins, vinyl resins and other resins. The amino condensation salts of phosphorus, boron or sulfur containing compounds and the amino condensation-aldehyde resins may also be used as the flame retardant compound in this invention.

Abstract: Amino resin mixture for producing foils and edgings with reduced formaldehyde elimination Aqueous amino resin compositions comprising amino resins A, formaldehyde-binding additives (auxiliaries) B, which may include hydroxyl-containing polyurethanes B13, acrylic resins C, if desired, in the form of aqueous dispersions, and water, and their use as impregnating compositions for paper for the purpose of producing finished foils and edgings.

Abstract: A photochromic phase change ink composition that contains (A) at least one selected polymeric and photochromic yellow phase change colorant and (B) a phase change ink carrier composition comprising (1) a resin selected from the group consisting of a urethane resin, a mixed urethane/urea resin and mixtures thereof; and (2) a mono-amide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing pigmented powder coating materials using montanic acid esters, amides or salts as dispersants for the pigments, and to the corresponding powder coating materials.

Abstract: Spandex containing certain anti-tack additives and having good dry-spinning continuity, and the process for making such spandex are provided.

Abstract: The present invention teaches heterocyclic amine modified siloxanes and their use, a preferred of which is as adjuvants for pesticides. The heterocyclic amine modified siloxanes have siloxane backbones with pendant, terminal or intermediate heterocyclic amine groups, which may contain one or more heteroatoms, i.e., nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen. The heterocyclic amine groups or the siloxane may be functionalized further with alkyl or alkyleneoxide groups.

Abstract: The synthesis of liquid molding resins derived from plant oils that are capable of curing to high modulus thermosetting polymers and composites is described in this invention. The resins described resemble the unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy resins presently used as the polymer matrix material in high performance glass, carbon, aramid and natural fiber reinforced composite materials. The resins disclosed herein are suitable for polymer and composite manufacture by Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), Reaction Injection Molding (RIM), Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM), Seeman's Composite Resin Infusion Manufacturing Process (SCRIMP), Atmospheric Pressure Molding (APM), open mold casting, spray-up, Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) Bulk Molding Compound (BMC), filament winding, pultrusion, prepregs, lamination and compression molding.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprised of (a)a polymer containing pendant and/or functional groups selected from the group consisting of carbamate, urethane and/or amide functional groups; and (b) a rheology modifier comprising the reaction product of an amine and an isocyanate; and, optionally, a polymer which is different from the polymer (a) which contains carbamate, urethane and/or amide functional groups. Also disclosed are curable compositions comprised of the compositions described above which further comprise (c) a curing agent having functional groups reactive with the functional groups of the polymer (a). The curable compositions are useful for a variety of applications such as adhesives, sealants and surface coatings where the presence of a carbamate, urethane and/or amide functional polymer in conjunction with the rheology modifier provides improved thixotropy and superior sag resistance.

Abstract: A method for producing a fast drying high solids adhesive wherein a water based polymer emulsion (latex) is modified with unemulsified elasticizing oils and reinforcing-tackifying resins to produce a stable emulsion of polymer, oil and resin without the use of additional emulsifiers or volatile organic solvents. When packaged in pressurizable canisters along with a suitable propellant, the adhesive may be sprayed through a suitable nozzle and deposited in a thin layer to form an adhesive film which has excellent bonding characteristics for many laminates such as fabric or textiles, wood, plastics, metals and rubber, and for adhering flooring materials such as carpet, linoleum, tiles and artificial grass to a variety of substrates.

Abstract: A corrosion protective coating composition, applied over a metal surface, contains frangible microcapsules which rupture and release fluid upon impact or other stress likely to damage the coating. The fluid, from the microcapsules, contains a film forming component to cover the damaged area of the coating and a corrosion inhibitor for the metal surface.

Abstract: A photochromic phase change ink composition that contains (A) at least one selected polymeric and photochromic yellow phase change colorant and (B) a phase change ink carrier composition comprising (1) a resin selected from the group consisting of a urethane resin, a mixed urethane/urea resin and mixtures thereof; and (2) a mono-amide.

Abstract: Thermoplastically moldable, biodegradable, starch-containing polymer blends consisting essentially ofA) 100 parts by weight of anhydrous starch,B) from 0.1 to 70 parts by weight of polyurethane containing urea groups and based on selected starting materials,C) from 0.5 to 70 parts by weight of a plasticizer component andD) from 2 to 20 parts by weight of water,a process for producing these blends by mixing the individual components in plastics processing machines and their use for producing moldings, films, fibers, coatings or laminates by thermoplastic processing.

Abstract: This invention provides water-based compositions, particularly coating, ink, and agricultural compositions, manifesting reduced equilibrium and dynamic surface tension by the incorporation of an effective amount of certain N,N-dialkyl urea compounds of the structure ##STR1## where R and R' are independently C1 to C6 alkyl or cycloalkyl with the sum of the carbon atoms in both R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 being 6 to 12.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inexpensive, non-chromium anticorrosive coating composition and anticorrosion treatment method, which are superior in anticorrosion to conventional chromium-containing anticorrosive compositions.The anticorrosive coating composition of the invention comprises 0.2 to 50 g of thiocarbonyl group-containing compound, 0.1 to 5 g of phosphate ions, and aqueous resins in water. The amount of the thiocarbonyl group-containing compound and phosphate ions is based on one liter of the total amount of the aqueous resin and water. The above anticorrosive coating composition can further comprise 10 to 500 g of water-dispersible silica. The anticorrosion treatment method of the invention comprises coating zinc-type coated steel or non-coated steel with the anticorrosive coating composition.

Abstract: There are herein disclosed a method for preparing a modified resin which comprises thermal/reaction by the use of a norbornenyl group-containing compound typified by norbornenecarboguanamine or its derivative, a method for preparing an epoxy-modified resin which comprises the step of reacting the above-mentioned modified resin and an epoxide, a flame-retarding method, a thermal stabilization method, a compatibilizing method and a surface modification method which comprise utilizing the modified resin, as well as a coating resin composition and an adhesive resin composition containing the modified resin.According to the preparation methods of the present invention, the deterioration of a material scarcely occurs, and a functional group which is excellent in flame retardancy, thermal stability, compatibility and the like can be introduced to the resins.

Abstract: The invention presents classes of thermoplastic, biodegradable compositions. Tests indicate that these compositions exhibit good mechanical properties, and readily degrade in the presence of microorganisms. The compositions of this invention are useful for producing injection-molded, thin-walled articles that are capable of appreciably degrading in the sewage system within thirty (30) days.

Abstract: A fiber glass mat especially useful for bonding to wood contains glass fibers and a "B" staged resin, and the method of making the mat, are disclosed. A substantial portion of the resin binder can be a furfural alcohol, phenol formaldehyde, melamine formaldehyde, or any other resin that can be "B" staged.

Abstract: Stable compositions as flocculants comprising a blend of at least two inverse emulsions, at least one of which is a polymeric microemulsion, provide effective flocculating performance over time. Methods for preparing stable emulsion blends use stabilizing amounts of aldehyde scavenger.