Abstract: An organic resin-covered surface-treated metal sheet having formed on at least one surface of a metal sheet a surface-treatment coating and an organic resin film on the coating. The surface-treatment coating contains a polyvalent metal compound and a poly-carboxylic acid type polymer containing not less than 60 mol % constituent units derived from at least one polymerizable monomer selected from acrylic acid, maleic acid, methacrylic acid, and itaconic acid. The surface-treatment coating measured for its infrared-ray absorption spectra has a peak height ratio (?/?) of a maximum absorption peak height (?) in a wave number range of 1660 to 1760 cm?1 and a maximum absorption peak height (?) in a wave number range of 1490 to 1659 cm?1 is from 0.37 to 2.35. Also disclosed is a can body made from the organic resin-covered surface-treated metal sheet and a can lid made from the organic resin-covered surface-treated metal sheet.

Abstract: A chromium-free surface-treated metal sheet includes a metal sheet, a surface-treatment coating that contains a polycarboxylic acid type polymer and a zirconium compound and that is formed on at least one surface of the metal sheet, and a coating that contains a polyester resin, a phenol resin and an acid catalyst and that is formed on the surface-treatment coating. The surface-treated metal sheet can be used for producing cans and can lids maintaining excellent dent resistance even for acidic beverages, without permitting the organic resin film formed on the coating to be peeled even under high-temperature and wet environments during a sterilization treatment or the like, and maintaining excellent hot water-resistant adhering property.

Abstract: An organic resin-covered surface-treated metal sheet having formed on at least one surface of a metal sheet a surface-treatment coating and an organic resin film on the surface-treatment coating. The surface-treatment coating contains a poly-carboxylic acid type polymer and a polyvalent metal compound. The surface-treatment coating measured for its infrared-ray absorption spectra has a peak height ratio (?/?) of a maximum absorption peak height (?) in a wave number range of 1660 to 1760 cm?1 and a maximum absorption peak height (?) in a wave number range of 1490 to 1659 cm?1 of from 0.05 to 2.35.

Abstract: A molded article selected from the group consisting of (1) a sheet or a film, (2) a thermoformed article, (3) a stretched film, wherein the molded article is made of a polyester resin composition containing a polyester resin and a polyester-based plasticizer represented by the following formula (I): R1O—CO—R2—CO—[(OR3)mO—CO—R2—CO—]nOR1 (I), wherein R1 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R2 is an alkylene group having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, R3 is an alkylene group having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, m is the number of from 1 to 6, and n is the number of from 1 to 12, with proviso that all the R2's may be identical or different, and that all the R3's may be identical or different.

Abstract: An extender for flexographic and other ink compositions and inks using such extender where potato starch serves as the ink carrier and an emulsion resin. The use of potato starch provides for a readily available, cost effective, substantial and environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum and soy based resins.

Abstract: Provided are a polylactic acid resin composition excellent in impact resistance, migration resistance, and heat resistance, and excellent in productivity at the time of the mold forming thereof, and a resin molded article thereof. The polylactic acid resin composition includes a polylactic acid; a reaction product of at least one of a polyol and a polyol dehydration condensate, an alkylene oxide mainly formed of ethylene oxide, and a fatty acid having 12 to 24 carbon atoms; and a fatty acid amide.

Abstract: An extender for flexographic and other ink compositions and inks using such extender where potato starch serves as the ink carrier and an emulsion resin. The use of potato starch provides for a readily available, cost effective, substantial and environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum and soy based resins.

Abstract: A solid ink that includes an ink carrier and a resinous compound of the formulas or a salt thereof, wherein G1 is —X1C(O)OR1, —X2OC(O)R2, or —X2OH; G2 is R4, R12, —C(O)R2, —C(O)X1C(O)OR1, or —C(O)X2OC(O)R2; R1 is an alkyl having from 10 to 80 carbon atoms; R2 is an alkyl having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms; each R3 and R4 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, arylalkyl or alkylaryl; each R5 and each R6 is independently hydrogen or alkyl; X1 and X2 are both a straight or branched alkylene group; t1 is 1 to 20; t2 and t3 is independently 0 to 20; u1 is 1 to 30; u2 and u3 is independently 0 to 30; each R7 and each R8 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, or alkoxyl; each R9 and each R10 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, or alkoxyl; Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic moiety; p is 1 to 5; q is 1 to 12; A? is selected from the group consisting of Cl?, Br?, I?, HSO4?, HSO3?, CH3SO3?, NO3?, HCOO?, CH3COO?, H2PO4?, SCN?, ClO4?, SSO3?, PF6?, and SbCl6?; and J is alkyl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a resin composition having improved heat resistance (high crystallinity) and transparency without impairing rigidity intrinsic to a polylactic acid based resin, a molded body formed from the resin composition, and a new polylactic acid based resin used in the resin composition. A polylactic acid based resin (A) according to the present invention is characterized by having a specific structural moiety and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 5,000 to 1,000,000. A polylactic acid based resin composition according to the present invention is characterized by containing the above-described polylactic acid based resin (A).

Abstract: An additive mixture containing the components (A), (B) and optionally (C), wherein component (A) is at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein p is zero or 1; m and n are independently of one another an integer from zero to 3; and the radicals R are independently of one another C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkoxy, hydroxy, halogen, C1-C8alkylthio, C1-C8alkylsulfoxy or 2 radicals R form together with 2 adjacent carbon atoms of the unsaturated parent ring a 5- to 7-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; component (B) is at least one compound of the formula (II) wherein x and y are independently of one another an integer from 2 to 10; the radicals A1, A2 and A3 are independently of one another C1-C10alkyl, C5-C12cycloalkyl unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 C1-C10alkyl; phenyl unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 C1-C10alkyl; or C7-C12phenylalkyl, and the radicals A2 and A3 are additionally hydrogen; with the proviso that at least one of the radicals A1 and A2 is branched C3-C10alkyl, C5-C12cycloal

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous emulsion shear stable coating vehicle comprising a polyalkylene glycol modified alkyd resin. The alkyd resin may be modified by incorporating polyoxyalkylene glycol segments into the backbone of the alkyd resin. In one embodiment the alkyd resin is derived from the reaction of at least one natural oil and an acid and/or acid anhydride and polyhydric alcohol. The resulting shear stable coating vehicle can be combined with a pigment under high shear conditions to provide a paint composition.

Abstract: An anti-adhesion agent composition for asphalt contains a specific polycarboxylic acid compound (A); a surfactant (B) that is at least one selected from a betaine amphoteric surfactant, an amino acid amphoteric surfactant, a polyoxyethylene alkylamine surfactant, an alkanolamide surfactant, and an amine oxide surfactant; and a water-soluble polyhydric alcohol (C).

Abstract: Disclosed are a synthetic resin composition for use as building materials such as window frames, as well as a product manufactured using the same. More particularly, the synthetic resin composition comprises a tetrapolymer of acrylic rubber-styrene monomer-butadiene rubber-vinyl cyanide monomer and a styrene-vinyl cyanide copolymer having a high molecular weight and a high degree of dispersion. Unlike products manufactured using prior polyvinyl chloride (PVC), building material such as window frames manufactured using the synthetic resin composition are recyclable, and thus can contribute to a reduction in the generation of hormone-disrupting chemical dioxin, which is released in the burning thereof. Also, the resin composition can be manufactured into products having excellent properties of weather resistance and colorability without using environmental pollutants such as cadmium stearate or lead stearate, which are used as thermal stabilizers.

Abstract: An anti-adhesion agent composition for asphalt contains a specific polycarboxylic acid compound (A); a surfactant (B) that is at least one selected from a betaine amphoteric surfactant, an amino acid amphoteric surfactant, a polyoxyethylene alkylamine surfactant, an alkanolamide surfactant, and an amine oxide surfactant; and a water-soluble polyhydric alcohol (C).

Abstract: A gel adhesive composition of the invention contains a crosslinked water-soluble polymer, water, a moisturizer, an amphipathic polymer, a water-insoluble polymer having adhesiveness, and an electrolytic salt and the composition contains the water-insoluble polymer in an amount of 3 to 20% by weight and the amphipathic polymer in an amount of 0.05 to 7.0% by weight with respect to the total amount of the composition except water.

Abstract: Disclosed are a synthetic resin composition for use as building materials such as window frames, as well as a product manufactured using the same. More particularly, the synthetic resin composition comprises a tetrapolymer of acrylic rubber-styrene monomer-butadiene rubber-vinyl cyanide monomer and a styrene-vinyl cyanide copolymer having a high molecular weight and a high degree of dispersion. Unlike products manufactured using prior polyvinyl chloride (PVC), building material such as window frames manufactured using the synthetic resin composition are recyclable, and thus can contribute to a reduction in the generation of hormone-disrupting chemical dioxin, which is released in the burning thereof. Also, the resin composition can be manufactured into products having excellent properties of weather resistance and colorability without using environmental pollutants such as cadmium stearate or lead stearate, which are used as thermal stabilizers.

Abstract: A wax composition comprises at least three amide waxes A, B, and C, where amide wax A is the reaction product of alkylenediamine with linear fatty acids or with mixtures composed of fatty acids, amide wax B is the reaction product of alkylenediamine with 12-hydroxystearic acid, and amide wax C is the reaction product of alkylenediamine with 12-hydroxystearic acid and with linear fatty acids. The wax composition is suitable as a processing aid in engineering thermoplastics or for the preparation of solvent-based wax pastes or the preparation of wax micronizates for coatings or for the preparation of aqueous dispersions.

Abstract: The instant invention generally provides a process for fabricating fibers, preferably submicron fibers, from polymer melts containing one or more processing additives.

Abstract: An additive to a polyester base synthetic resin containing a plasticizer that contains at least one compound selected from hydroxy aliphatic monocarboxylic acid ester and carboxylic acid amide is provided. In addition, a polyester base synthetic resin composition containing a polyester-base synthetic resin, a plasticizer, and at least one compound selected from hydroxy aliphatic monocarboxylic acid ester and carboxylic acid amide are also provided. Further, a plasticizer for biodegradable resins that can impart flexibility without disturbing the transparency of the biodegradable resins is provided. A biodegradable composition contains the plasticizer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aromatic amide derivatives of the formulae: wherein X1 and X2 are independently selected from the group consisting of —OH, —OR, —OM, —NH2, and —NHR; M is a metal; and R, R1, and R2 are independently selected hydrocarbyl groups.

Abstract: A solvent-based coating composition, used in automotive original and automotive refinish coating, comprising 10-90% by weight of at least one hydroxyl-functional (meth)acrylic copolymer A) having an OH value from 80 to 200 KOH/g and a weight average molecular weight Mw from 2,500 to 30,000 and 90-10 weight.-% of at least one cross-linking agent B), which is capable of entering into a cross-linking reaction with the OH-groups of components A), wherein the % by weight of component A) and B) add up to 100 weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the prevention of scorching before crosslinking of a thermoplastic and/or elastomeric composition with peroxides or azo compounds. This is achieved by using a nitroxide in combination with at least one crosslinking promoter (promoter) chosen from group (P) consisting of compounds containing at least one double bond, which may be difunctional or polyfunctional.

Abstract: The invention relates to stabilizer systems, containing at least: a) a perchlorate salt; b) at least one or more compounds from the group consisting of carbamides, indole derivatives and enamines of formula (I), wherein n=1 or 2 and X=O or NR1; n=3–6 and X=O; R1=H, C1–C4-alkyl, C2–C6-alkenyl, C6–C10-aryl, C7–C18-alkaryl or C7–C18-aralkyl; R2 (if n=1)=C1–C22-alkyl, C2–C22-alkenyl or aryl, preferably phenyl, optionally substituted with up to 3 hydroxy, C1–C4-alkoxy or C1–C9-alkyl; or R2 (if n=2–6)=linear or branched C1-22-alkylene, optionally interrupted by one or more O or S atoms, wherein R2 (if n=3) can also be a C2–C3-alkyl trisubstituted isocyanurate; if X=NH R2 can also be H. Said stabilizer systems are suitable for stabilizing halogen-containing polymers, more particularly PVC.

Abstract: A mixture of a polyester, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) PET, or a polyamide, and a suitable stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hydroxylamine stabilizers, substituted hydroxylamine stabilizers, nitrone stabilizers and amine oxide stabilizers, when extrusion compounded exhibits a lower residual acetaldehyde content than does polyester or polyamide alone when similarly treated. The invention pertains to any polyester or polyamide used in the manufacture of molded articles, fibers or films, for instance bottles or containers which are used to store consumer materials, for example food, beverages and water.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a composition which provides gas, flavor, and aroma barrier to substrates, where the composition is formed by mixing an ethylenically unsaturated acid and a polyamine, wherein said polyamine optionally has a crosslinker reacted therein, and wherein said polyamine has four or more A, B, or C units, where: A is an —R2—N(R1)2 unit, B is an —R1—N(R2—)2 unit, and C is an (—R2)3N— unit, where: R1 is independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, arylalkyl, and alkylaryl, and R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of: linear or branched alkylene groups or substituted alkylene groups having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and arylene groups or substituted arylene groups having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms. The composition is coated on a substrate then optionally treated to initiate a free radical reaction.

Abstract: The invention is a composition made by mixing a multifunctional acrylate with an aminofunctional silane and an ethylenically unsaturated acid to form a reaction product, optionally dissolved in a solvent, characterized in that the multifunctional acrylate has a molecular weight of from about 100 to about 3000. The composition can be coated on a substrate, then optionally exposed to moisture and treated to initiate a free radical reaction. The invention can be applied to a variety of substrates used in packaging applications. The reaction mixture can further be cured by heating in the presence of moisture. The free radical reaction can be initiated by electron beam irradiation, ultraviolet radiation, gamma radiation, and/or heat and chemical free radical initiators.

Abstract: To provide a method for producing a blend composition of an acrylic type polymer having an excellent mechanical characteristic as well as a low temperature characteristic, and to provide a blend composition of an acrylic type polymer, and also to provide a blend composition of an acrylic type polymer for sealing materials having an excellent abrasion resistance which is important for sealing materials.

Abstract: An economical and reliable system for the contained transfer of particulates by means of a series of transfer containers facilitates the particulate transfer without either exposure of the operating personnel and the environment to the particulate, or environmental contamination of the particulate itself. The system employs a multiple o-ring canister assembly which can be attached to either the discharging port or charging port of a piece of processing equipment. The canister has a series of circumferential o-ring grooves which allows the attachment of a series of individual transfer containers. In a charging mode, once the particulate is charged to the processing equipment, a first transfer container is collapsed and a second transfer container is placed in the next o-ring groove, thereby containing the remaining contaminated section of the first transfer container. The first transfer container is removed through a bag-out sleeve which is an integral part of the second transfer container.

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: An aqueous emulsion of a resin which includes as an emulsifier at least one compound of the formula (I): R1—CO—NR2R3 wherein R1 is a polyunsaturated hydrocarbyl group; R2 is a polyhydroxy hydrocarbyl radical; and R3 is hydrogen, a hydrocarbyl, particularly alkyl, group, a hydroxy or hydrocarbyloxy substituted hydrocarbyl, particularly hydroxy or alkoxy substituted alkyl, or is a group defined for R2. The resin is preferably an alkyd resin, and the emulsions are particularly useful for incorporating into paints.

Abstract: Methods of preparing polyolefin-based molded materials with improved adhesive/coating compatibility by incorporating aromatic carboxylic acid amides and transition metal compounds in the polyolefin-based material prior to molding are described. Methods of producing coated or bonded polyolefin-based, molded materials are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous formulations comprising: i. at least one hydrophilic particulate polymer P1, as an aqueous dispersion, composed essentially of monoethylenically unsaturated monomers having a water-solubility in the range from 10 to 100 g/l (at 25° C. and 1 bar), and ii. at least one hydrophobic particulate polymer P2, as an aqueous dispersion, composed essentially of ethylenically unsaturated monomers having a water-solubility below 10 g/l (at 25° C. and 1 bar), the glass transition temperature Tg1 of the polymer P1 being less than 10 K different from the glass transition temperature Tg2 of the polymer P2.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition comprising (a) greater than 40% by weight of a polymeric component; and (b) 5 to 40% by weight of a high hydroxyl number compound, with hydroxyl number greater than 100 mg KOH/g.

Abstract: This invention relates to a powder coating composition made by combining at least two components comprising (A) a film forming thermosetting resin composition; and (B) a transfer-efficiency enhancing amount of at least one amide; wherein component (B) is incorporated into the powder coating composition by the addition of component (B) to an extruded composition comprising components other than (B). The invention also relates to a method for coating a substrate using the foregoing powder coating composition.

Abstract: An additive system for polyester polymers comprising an effective amount of (i) a fatty acid amide selected from the group consisting of oleyl palmitamide, ethylene bis stearamide, ethylene bis oleomide, and stearyl erucamide; (ii) a partially or fully calcined porous poly(methylsilsequioxane); and (iii) a stabilizer comprising a primary and a secondary antioxidant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of enzymatically degradable polymers, having repeating structural unit as shown hereinbelow: X—is selected from phenolic —OH of tyrosine, —OH of serine and threonine and —SH of cysteine Y—is pendant group selected from drug molecules containing carboxyl groups, R—is hydrogen, methyl or mixture of hydrogen and methyl on the individual molecule, n—is an integer from 0 to about 100, and m—is an integer from 0 to 10, the said process comprises the steps of reacting diester of poly (oxyalkylene glycol) and hydrochloride of trifunctional amino acid with a dicarboxylic acid in the presence of a condensing agent in a solvent at a temperature in the range of 0° C.

Abstract: A water soluble, non-ionic masking agent is used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards. The masking agent masks portions of the circuit board to prevent adhesion of solder, flux and the like. The masking agent includes a water soluble non-ionic binder resin, a cellulosic non-ionic filler, a non-ionic surfactant, at least one non-ionic associative thickener, and deionized water. The masking agent material is readily removed from the circuit board after manufacture and does not render further wash water processing ineffective. The masking agent is non-ionic, and thus does not agglomerate or clump downstream ion-exchange or filtration media.

Abstract: A composition comprising a hot melt adhesive; and a coating for the adhesive comprising cellulose acetate butyrate, wherein the cellulose acetate butyrate is coated on the hot melt adhesive, and a method to prevent blocking of hot melt adhesives comprising coating cellulose acetate butyrate on at least a portion of the surface of a hot melt adhesive.

Abstract: Polyester resins with a low formaldehyde content, to which an antioxidant acting as free-radical scavenger is added, containing less than 150 ppb of formaldehyde and having a formaldehyde generation rate of less than 15 ppb/min at 290.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating composition comprising(A) a film forming resin;(B) a rheology control agent; and(C) a pigment.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a thin-walled polyurethane article includes dipping a shaped former into a coagulant solution and subsequently dipping the shaped former into an aqueous-phase polyurethane/plasticizer dispersion wherein the unplasticized polyurethane has a mean particle size of between about 0.5 .mu.m and 1.0 .mu.m and wherein the plasticizer causes the polyurethane particles to swell until they have a mean particle size of between about 1.5 .mu.m and 3.0 .mu.m. Articles so produced have a thickness of between 0.03 mm to 1.0 mm, a tensile strength of between 17 MPa and 60 Mpa and an elongation at break of greater than 650%.

Abstract: A process for fluidizing an aqueous suspension of mineral particles or hydraulic binder pastes which comprises admixing said aqueous suspension of mineral particles or hydraulic binder pastes with one or more compounds or salts of compounds corresponding to the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is a hydrogen atom or a saturated or unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon group comprising 1 to 18 carbon atoms and optionally one or more heteroatoms;R.sub.i is an alkylene or an arylene group optionally comprising one or more heteroatoms;Q is a hydrocarbon group comprising 2 to 18 carbon atoms and optionally one or more heteroatoms;A is an alkylidene group comprising 1 to 5 carbon atoms;R.sub.j is selected from the group consisting of an A-PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 group, an alkyl group comprising 1 to 18 carbon atoms and the group ##STR2## wherein R.sub.k is selected from the group consisting of an A-PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 group and an alkyl group and B is an alkylene group;n is 1 to 10,000;r is the sum of ?R-O(R.sub.i -O).sub.

Abstract: An aqueous working liquid composition for a wire saw comprising the following components (A) to (E): (A) 10 to 60% by weight of at least one selected from the group consisting of polyglycol ethers represented by the following formulae (I) and (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a phenyl group; R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an acetyl group; and n represents an integer of 1 to 4; (B) 0.1 to 5.0% by weight of at least one selected from the group consisting of organic bentonite and inorganic bentonite; (C) 0.01 to 5.0% by weight of at least one selected from the group consisting of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), MgO, methanol, and ethanol; (D) 0.1 to 2.0% by weight of at least one selected from the group consisting of a sodium .beta.

Abstract: Molding compositions comprising certain epoxy compounds, at least one antioxidant, an unsaturated thermosetting resin and an olefinically unsaturated monomer are disclosed. The disclosed compositions can provide enhanced yellowing resistance to articles molded from the compositions, particularly when the molding compositions contain white pigment. Processes from molding articles having enhanced yellowing resistance are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrodepositable composition is provided comprising: (a) active hydrogen-containing, cationic salt group-containing resin electrodepositable on a cathode; (b) at least one at least partially capped polyisocyanate curing agent; (c) at least one metal-containing catalyst; and (d) at least one material having the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl or substituted alkyl having 1 to 18 carbon atoms or aryl or substituted aryl; and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl or substituted alkyl having 1 to 18 carbon atoms or aryl or substituted aryl. The composition can demonstrate enhanced corrosion resistance at low metal catalyst levels without loss of cured film properties or appearance when electrodeposited and cured over conductive substrates.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a dispersion of a polyamide in water, said process comprising:forming a solution of a polyamide having an acid value of greater than about 2 in an organic solvent to form a solution of said polyamide in said solvent, said polyamide and said solvent being at a temperature below the softening point of said polyamide during said dissolving, said solution further comprising a surfactant, wherein at least a portion of the acid value of said polyamide is neutralized,adding sufficient water to said solution with mixing to form an oil-in-water dispersion, the temperature of said solution and said water being below the softening point of said polyamide during said adding, andremoving at least a major amount of said organic solvent from said oil-in-water dispersion. The resulting dispersion is useful in preparing a coating of the polyamide, which coating is useful as an adhesive.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition comprising(i) 10 to 90% by weight of a sulfonated polyester condensation polymer;(ii) 0 to 80% by weight of a compatible tackifier;(iii) 0 to 40% by weight of a compatible plasticizer;(iv) 5 to 40% by weight of a compatible wax diluent with a molecular weight below 500 g/mole containing at least one polar functional group, said group being present at a concentration greater than 3.times.10.sup.-3 equivalents per gram;(v) 0 to 60% by weight of a compatible crystalline thermoplastic polymer; and(vi) 0 to 3% by weight of a stabilizer,the total of (i)-(vi) to equal 100% by weight.

Abstract: Phase change inks capable of passing light therethrough are suitable for color overhead transparencies, as well as plain paper printing. A composition for the ink carrier comprises an unsaturated bis-amide as a transparency enhancer, a low viscosity monoamide as a thinner material, and a polyamide resin as a base and binder.

Abstract: A composition and a method for forming an anti-reflective layer for DUV microlithographic processes is disclosed. The compositions of the present invention includes a polymer dissolved in a suitable solvent. The polymers are polysulfone and polyurea polymers which possess inherent light absorbing properties at deep ultraviolet wavelengths. In accordance with the method of the present invention, these compositions are applied to a substrate to form an anti-reflective coating, and thereafter a photoresist material that is compatible with the anti-reflective coating is applied.

Abstract: An economical and reliable system for the contained transfer of particulates by means of a series of transfer containers facilitates the particulate transfer without either exposure of the operating personnel and the environment to the particulate, or environmental contamination of the particulate itself. The system employs a multiple o-ring canister assembly which can be attached to either the discharging port or charging port of a piece of processing equipment. The canister has a series of circumferential o-ring grooves which allows the attachment of a series of individual transfer containers. In a charging mode, once the particulate is charged to the processing equipment, a first transfer container is collapsed and a second transfer container is placed in the next o-ring groove, thereby containing the remaining contaminated section of the first transfer container. The first transfer container is removed through a bag-out sleeve which is an integral part of the second transfer container.