Abstract: A curable aqueous binder has two primary components. The first component is a bio-based material or mixture of bio-based materials such as starch or polyvinyl alcohol. The second component is one or more compounds selected from the group of urea, polyurea and substituted urea. The first and second components make up most (i.e. 50% or more) of all solids in the binder. The dry weight of the second component is preferably 25% or more of the dry weight of the first component. The solids content of the binder is preferably between 6 wt % and 20 wt %. A method of making a mineral fiber product includes a step of curing a binder as described above in situ on a mass of mineral fibers at a temperature of 175 degrees C. or more. A preferred binder is a mixture of urea and starch in a ratio by weight between 50-50 and 80-20 in water at a solids content of 10-20 wt %, substantially without other components, and may be used as a replacement for formaldehyde or petrochemical based resins.

Abstract: Coating and adhesive compositions are disclosed comprising between approximately 2% to approximately 10% of urea added to latex-based compositions to prevent deterioration of the working quality of the compositions after being subjected to freeze/thaw cycles. Best results are obtained by dissolving the urea in water prior to the addition of other components, although urea may be added at other points in the mixing process.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition, comprising: water; a water-soluble polymer; and solid particulates of a sequestering agent. The composition may be used for decontaminating, cleaning and/or washing substrates contaminated with contaminants and/or contaminated materials.

Abstract: An ink for inkjet recording containing water, water-soluble organic solvent, water-dispersible resin, fluorochemical surfactant or derivative thereof, and coloring agent containing pigment, where the ink has a surface tension of 20-35 mN/m and viscosity of ?5 mPa·s at 25° C., total amount of the water-dispersible resin and the coloring agent in the ink is 5-40% by mass, and mass ratio A/B of the water-dispersible resin A to the coloring agent B is 0.5-4, where the ink is applied to a recording medium containing a support containing cellulose pulp, and one or more barrier layers disposed on a face of the support, and where the barrier layer contains ?30% by mass of inorganic pigment having refractive index of ?1.5, excluding aluminum hydrate, and ?10% by mass of inorganic pigment having a refractive index of <1.5.

Abstract: A high gloss laminated panel is manufactured by applying a layer of a resin composition on a substrate layer and applying elevated pressure at elevated temperature for a time sufficient to at least partially cure the resin preferably without back-cooling. The resin composition includes a melamine formaldehyde resin in water and further includes one or more additives chosen from the group of thiourea, 1-amino-2-thiourea, stabilized guanidine, thio-acetamide, or an additive.

Abstract: An inkjet printing ink having properties of crosslinking and being fixed on a fiber by heating, characterized in that in an ink composition consisting of (A) a pigment dispersion having a mean particle diameter of 200 nm or less and a maximum particle diameter of 500 nm or less, consisting of a pigment, a water-soluble pigment dispersant and a hydrophilic solvent, (B) a water-soluble fixing agent, and (C) a crosslinking agent, the water-soluble pigment dispersant in (A) is a specific emulsion polymer neutralized by a basic substance; the water-soluble fixing agent (B) is the one having a crosslinking functional group; and the crosslinking agent (C) is the one having a functional group that crosslinks the crosslinking functional group of the water-soluble pigment dispersant in (A) with the crosslinking functional group of the water-soluble fixing agent (B) at a temperature of 100° C. or more.

Abstract: Two-phase, aqueous polymeric systems comprised of lactamic monomers containing additives suitable for adjusting the cloud point temperature of the polymeric compositions are described. Of particular utility is the use of these additives to adjust the cloud point in aqueous solutions comprised of salts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fire-retardant, non-corrosive, insect-resistant, fungus-resistant composition comprising a first flame-retardant agent, a preservative composition, a second flame-retardant agent, a third flame-retardant agent, and a liquid melamine formaldehyde resin adhesive. The composition is to be used for topical application to articles using a spray device, where a layer of a desired thickness is applied.

Abstract: A black ink composition includes: carbon black and a water-insoluble resin that covers at least a part of the surface of the carbon black; a cyan pigment and a water-insoluble resin that covers at least a part of the surface of the cyan pigment; a magenta pigment and a water-insoluble resin that covers at least a part of the surface of the magenta pigment; water-insoluble resin particle; and water, wherein a content ratio of the carbon black is from 1.0 to 2.0% by mass with respect to the total mass of the composition, and a total amount of pigments is from 1.8 to 3.5% by mass with respect to the total mass of the composition. The black ink composition can be used in an ink set and an image forming method.

Abstract: Aqueous polymer dispersions, which, in addition to water and a dispersed copolymer composed of at least two monomers selected from the group consisting of ethylene, propylene, butylene, isoprene, butadiene, styrene, acrylonitrile, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid alkyl ester, methacrylic acid alkyl ester, vinyl ester, and vinyl chloride, also comprises a comb polymer having side chains that are bound to the main chain by ester or ether groups. The aqueous polymer dispersions are particularly suited for use together with hydraulic and latently hydraulic binding agents. The aqueous polymer dispersions are extremely efficient and result in a strong increase in the mechanical values and a relevant decrease in the porosity and the water absorption property.

Abstract: An inkjet ink composition comprising water, pigment particles dispersed with a polymeric dispersant, at least one water-dispersible polyurethane, at least one pyrrolidinone compound, glycerol, and a 1,2-alkanediol having from four to eight carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to coating slip including latex comprising styrene and with a particle size centered around 100 nm, the use of latex as an agent for reducing the low shear gradient viscosity and increasing the low shear gradient viscosity, and methods thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides an ink composition including a pigment, water, a polymerizable compound having an acrylamide structure, a polymerization initiator and a wetting agent that is in the form of a solid at a temperature of 25° C. and an atmospheric pressure of 1 bar, the wetting agent being included in the ink composition in an amount of from 0.01% by mass to 400% by mass with respect to the polymerizable compound having an acrylamide structure.

Abstract: An inkjet ink composition includes a water-soluble alkali-metal silicate salt, urea, a colorant and water. An ink set includes the inkjet ink composition, and a treatment liquid capable of forming an aggregate when contacting the inkjet ink composition. An inkjet image forming method includes an ink ejection process of ejecting the inkjet ink composition from an inkjet head equipped with a silicone nozzle plate onto a recording medium, to form an image.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ink composition for inkjet recording, containing colloidal silica, urea, a coloring material, and water.

Abstract: Inverse emulsions have a discontinuous internal phase of an aqueous solution of water soluble polymer and a continuous external phase of a stabilised oil system of an oil and an oligomeric stabiliser including urethane and/or urea linkages and residues of a fatty acid dimer and/or trimer component. The stabiliser is particularly either dimer based with units of the formula (I): —(X)-(D)-(X)CO—NH—R1— (I); where -(D)- is a difunctional dimer residue; each X is —O— or —NH—; and R1 is C1 to C60 hydrocarbylene, or trimer based with units of the formula (III): —(X?)2-(T)-(X?)CO—NH—R10— (III) where -(T)- is a trifunctional trimer residue; each X? is —O— or —NH—; and R10 is as defined for R1.

Abstract: A water-based ink composition that has high ejection stability even when it is used in an ink jet recording method that involves a high driving frequency and that can achieve high-resolution printing, a pigment dispersion for use in the water-based ink composition, and a method for producing the pigment dispersion are provided. Moreover, an inkjet recording method and a recorded matter using the water-based ink composition are provided. A pigment dispersion of the present invention is a pigment dispersion at least containing a pigment, a water-insoluble polymer that coats the pigment to make the pigment dispersible in water, a wetting agent, and water, wherein the pigment dispersion is prepared by heating a dispersion at least containing the pigment, the water-insoluble polymer, and 0.1 mass % to 10 mass % of the wetting agent relative to the total amount of the dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ink composition comprising pigment particles covered with a water-insoluble resin, resin particles, a water-soluble organic solvent, water, and a solid wetting agent in an amount of 5% by mass or more.

Abstract: A spray-on ultra violet light absorbing composition for application on bird decoys and related bird hunting and bird watching apparatus, and the process for making the composition. The composition is made in three phases each separately mixed and thereafter combined. In phase A, a thickener, optionally a preservative, a pH adjuster and distilled water are combined and mixed. In phase B, a disperser, a solvent, a film forming polymer and a pH buffer are combined and mixed. The mixtures of phase A and phase B are heated, combined and mixed. In phase C, a UV absorbent, a wetting agent, emulsifiers, and optionally a surface smoother, are combined and mixed. The mixture of phase C is heated and added to the heated phase A and phase B mixture. The mixture is thereafter cooled, diluted and homogenized.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a mixing scheme containing a plurality of pigmented base paint compositions having defined colors and optionally one or more non-pigmented base paint compositions comprising at least one rheology controlled base paint composition containing at least one pigment selected from the group consisting of inorganic pigments, di-keto-pyrrolo-pyrrole type pigments, organic liquid crystal type pigments and carbon black and having the following rheology profile (1) an initial viscosity V1 at 20° C. of 65 Pa s or greater when measured at a shear rate of 10?3 s?1, (2) a viscosity V2 at 20° C. when measured at a shear rate of 10?3 s?1 immediately after subjecting to a shear rate of at least 15 s?1 whereby the viscosity V2 is 700 Pa s or less and is less than or equal to 70% of V1; (3) 24 hours after subjected by shaking to a shear rate of at least 15s?1 a viscosity V3 at 20° C.

Abstract: An aqueous coating formulation containing solids, for enhancing image visualization and retention of acid dye-based inks includes a cationic polymer or copolymer, a fabric softener, urea, and ammonium salts of multifunctional weak acids. Desirably the ammonium salts are selected from the group consisting of ammonium oxalate and ammonium tartrate.

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: 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 polyacrylamide gel utilising a buffer system comprising Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane at the concentration range 0.15 to 0.25 M titrated with hydrochloric acid to a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. The gel is substantially stable to polyacrylamide hydrolysis during storage for at extended periods and has an acceptable shelf-life of at least 6 months after storage at about 4° C.

Abstract: Readily filterable and deodorizable aqueous dispersions of pressure-sensitive adhesive, especially for self-adhesive labels, having solids contents of more than 65%, can be prepared with readily reproducible properties by copolymerizing esters of acrylic and/or methacrylic acid in the presence of less than 50 ppm of inhibitor and, preferably, in the presence of from 0.01 to 5% by weight of reducing agent by a special emulsion technique. The highly concentrated pressure-sensitive adhesive dispersion, subsequently deodorized with steam, is free from coagulum and seediness.

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: A cloth suitable for ink-Jet textile printing is mainly composed of cellulosic fibers having an average fiber length of 25 to 60 mm, the cloth having a moisture regain of 13.5 to 108.5%. The cloth may be mainly composed of cellulosic fibers having an average thickness of 0.6 to 2.2 d and an average natural twist of 70 to 150/cm, or mainly composed of regenerated cellulosic fibers. In an ink-jet textile-printing method, a textile printing ink is imparted to the cloth, and then a dyeing process is conducted, followed by a washing process.

Abstract: A color additive, when added to paints, whether water-based or oil-based, varnishes, sealers, lacquers, and other protective or decorative compositions, and to additives therefor, that when applied on a surface provides for a color that dissipates within a reasonable time frame, generally from hours to a few days leaving the paint the original color. The color additives temporarily impart color to paint, the color dissipating over a short period of time substantially to the color of the original composition prior to the addition of the colorant thereto, whether they are water white, tinted or pigmented. A method of temporarily imparting a fugitive color to paint.

Abstract: Waterborne coating compositions comprising polymeric film-forming resins and about 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on weight of resin solids of an oligomer containing from about two to four urethane, urea, or amide moieties per molecule and two or more moieties selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl and tertiary amine. The oligomer improves the smoothness of the resulting coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to precursor coating compositions containing water and at least one organic solvent which are particularly suitable for being admixed with at least one supercritical fluid used as a viscosity reduction diluent and then spraying this resultant liquid mixture of supercritical fluid and precursor coating composition onto a substrate to be coated. Processes for spraying this precursor mixture are also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved rubber stock with a unique carbon black system including mismatched pairs of furnace blacks with fumed silica and a silane coupler has been developed. The carbon black system includes a mixture of large and small particles with high and low structure carbon black pairs. The carbon black system compounded with polar and nonpolar rubber provides products with a range of desirable characteristics using only two carbon blacks.

Abstract: An absorbent article, such as diapers and the like, comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined with said topsheet and an absorbent core positioned between said topsheet and said backsheet, said backsheet comprising a flexible starch based film comprising starch, a synthetic thermoplastic polymer of at least one ethylenically insaturated monomer, said polymer having repeating units provided with at least a polar group, wherein the starch and the polymer form an at least partially interpenetrated network, and moisture.

Abstract: Extended polymer compositions are provided which comprise polymers containing pendant functional groups of the formula: ##STR1## extended, i.e. admixed with a chalcogenide having the empirical formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is a divalent organic radical at least 3 atoms in length, X is organoacyl or cyano, A is a chalcogen, each of R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 is independently selected from hydrogen, NR.sub.11 R.sub.12, NR.sub.13 and monovalent organic radicals, at least one of R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 being NR.sub.11 R.sub.12 or NR.sub.13, each of R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 is independently selected from hydrogen and monovalent organic radicals, and R.sub.13 is a divalent organic radical. These compositions can be extended with significant proportions of the described chalcogenides with corresponding reductions in polymer concentration without significant loss of physical properties. The resulting combinations are particularly useful as binders and coatings.

Abstract: Extended polymer compositions are provided which comprise polymers containing pendant functional groups of the formula: ##STR1## extended, i.e. admixed with a chalcogenide having the empirical formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is a divalent organic radical at least 3 atoms in length, X is organoacyl or cyano, A is a chalcogen, each of R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 is independently selected from hydrogen, NR.sub.11 R.sub.12, NR.sub.13 and monovalent organic radicals, at least one of R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 being NR.sub.11 R.sub.12 or NR.sub.13, each of R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 is independently selected from hydrogen and monovalent organic radicals, and R.sub.13 is a divalent organic radical. These compositions can be extended with significant proportions of the described chalcogenides with corresponding reductions in polymer concentration without significant loss of physical properties. The resulting combinations are particularly useful as binders and coatings.

Abstract: A thickened, uncrosslinked molding composition which has a long shelf life and can be cured above 50.degree. C. comprises a liquid reactive system, a thickener, a polymerization initiator and conventional additives. The thickener is a combination of a primary aromatic amine and an isocyanate. The molding compositions, which are, in particular, SMCs or BMCs, can be processed into moldings by compression molding, injection molding or transfer molding and subsequent curing.

Abstract: An aqueous resin composition usable in sizing compositions for the treatment of mineral fibers is disclosed. This aqueous composition comprises a resin obtained by the condensation, in a basic medium, of formaldehyde, urea, and melamine, in the presence of a polyol characterized by a functionality of at least 3. This resin is stable for long periods of times and capable of dilution by a factor of at least 100%.

Abstract: A glass wool binder is made to include a surfactant decomposable upon heating so as to produce a hydrophobic surface on the wool after curing of the binder.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions are provided containing additives which improve application characteristics and which undergo a color change upon application to a substrate. The adhesive composition is preferably in stick-form disposed in an applicator such as a reclosable tube dispenser.

Abstract: A composition useful in printing inks exemplified as comprising:(1) from about 4 to about 80% by weight of one or more polyester materials having an acid component of from about 75 to about 84 mole % isophthalic acid and conversely from about 25 to about 16 mole % 5-sodiosulfoisophthalic acid, and having a glycol component of from about 45 to about 60 mole % diethylene glycol and conversely from about 55 to about 40 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol or ethylene glycol or mixtures thereof;(2) from about 1.0 to about 60% by weight of pigment material;(3) from about 0.05 to about 30% by weight of a nonionic, polyether type property modifier; and(4) from substantially none to about 90% by weight of water.

Abstract: A medium for electrophoresis comprising an aqueous acrylamide gel formed by crosslinking polymerization of an acrylamide compound and an acrylamide copolymer having at least one specifically selected constitutional repeating unit in the presence of water. The medium may contain a water-soluble polymer and agarose. The medium may contain a modifier such as an anionic surfactant or a compound having at least one carbamoyl group.

Abstract: An adhesive formulation useful for applying a paper label to a glass bottle, having the tack and rheology making it suitable for use in modern labeling equipment, and imparting water immersion resistance in ice water for a period of at least 72 hours. Based on soy protein isolate; does not use casein.

Abstract: A cover for an ironing board or pressing machine is provided with non-skid characteristics to prevent articles being ironed from sliding under the influence of gravity. The non-skid surface, which extends at least over a portion of the ironing surface, is preferably formed from an acrylic polymer stable at normal ironing temperatures. The coating may be applied as a composition containing the following ingredients by volume: about 50-95% of an aqueous acrylic emulsion, about 0.5-3% thickener, about 0.5-2% of a thickener activator, about 0.5-5% humectant, and water.

Abstract: The stability of a water-soluble acrylate polymer such as sodium polyacrylate in the disperse aqueous phase of a water-in-oil emulsion is improved by the addition to the emulsion of a water-soluble thiosulfate, thiourea, nitrite or thiocyanate, e.g., sodium thiosulfate, in an amount sufficient to improve the viscosity retention of the polymer in an aqueous solution. The resulting emulsion containing the stabilized polymer can be stored for extended periods and then be usefully employed as a flocculant, paper additive and in other conventional applications for said emulsions.

Abstract: A printing ink for capillary or jet printers adapted to form a mechanically erasable image, comprises a latex-based aqueous polymer dispersion including a water-soluble or organic-solvent soluble dyestuff coloring the particles of the dispersion without the use of additional solvent.

Abstract: A curable phenolic resin composition comprising (A) a major proportion of an aqueous phenolic resole resin and (B) a minor proportion of a poly(1,2-alkylene oxide) having terminating groups selected from the group comprising --NH.sub.2, --CONH.sub.2, --CH.CO.NH.sub.2 and --OCONH.sub.2 groups. The compositions are preferably cured with an acid catalyst and post cured at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: Low-foam surface sizing agents for paper in the form of aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic alkali metal, amine or ammonium salt solutions of copolymers containing carboxylic acid semi-amide groups obtainable by reacting copolymers of maleic acid anhydride and diisobutylene and/or terpolymers of maleic acid anhydride, diisobutylene and a vinyl monomer copolymerizing with maleic acid anhydride, with from 5 to 50 mole percent, based on maleic acid anhydride groups, of a primary aliphatic or aromatic monoamine. The solutions may optionally contain urea or derivatives of urea.

Abstract: A water base pigment ink composition for writing comprises a pigment, a dispersing agent, an anti-drying agent and an aqueous medium, in which said dispersing agent is a water soluble amine salt or ammonium salt of a copolymer comprises at least 50 molar % of a hydrophobic addition-polymerizable monomer and less than 50 molar % of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, and said anti-drying agent is urea, thiourea or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Absorbent articles are rendered more blood absorptive by incorporating water soluble amido compounds having the formulaH.sub.2 N--X--NH.sub.2where X is --CO--, --CS--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --, and nonionic surfactants into the articles.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a prepolymer of polydiethylene glycol adipate and tolylene diisocyanate, polyisocyanate, trichlor ethylphosphate, and a mixture of water, urea, and sodium sulphoricinate, the ratio of said mixture components being, respectively, 1:(0.01 to 0.3):(0.01 to 0.2), the components of the adhesive composition being in the following amounts, in parts by mass:______________________________________ prepolymer of polydiethylene glycol adipate and tolylene diisocyanate 100 polyisocyanate 5 to 30 trichloroethylphosphate 1 to 60 mixture of water, urea, and sodium sulphoricinate taken in the ratio of, respectively, 1:(0.01 to 0.3): (0.01 to 0.2) 0.

Abstract: Selected sulfur-containing compounds function as solution viscosity stabilizers in aqueous compositions comprising acrylamide polymers containing a redox couple or components which can produce a redox couple in the presence of the solution. The aqueous compositions are useful in post-primary oil recovery involving the use of thickened fluids as mobility buffers and mobility control agents.