Abstract: Compacted additive blends, or polymer stabilization agent blends, can be added during the post-polymerization process to enhance the processability performance of polymers. The addition of certain compaction aids, such as high melting or non-melting metallic silicates and others, increases the resistance to friability of the compacted additive pellets. These compaction aids are non-migratory during the compaction process and after introduction into the polymer resin and thus have no deleterious effects. The additive blend can contain a variety of suitable additives in addition to the compaction aids.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that enable excellent early hardness development in coating applications, the compositions comprising a blend of one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pA, having a Tg of 20° C. or higher, and one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pB, having a Tg at least 15° C. lower than that of pA, together with one or more additive chosen from a coalescent having a normal boiling point no greater than 300° C., a naturally derived plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. The compositions may be ambient curable.

Abstract: To provide a sealing part for a waterproof connector, which can maintain good waterproof property and can also decrease the fitting force between the female connector housing and the male connector housing, using a thermoplastic resin having recyclability and excellent in productivity and workability. A flexible resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyester-based or polyolefinic elastomer having a Shore A hardness of 30 to less than 80 and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of ethylenebisstearic acid amide or ethylenebisoleic acid amide; and a sealing part to be attached to a housing for waterproofing a connector, which is obtained by forming the above-mentioned flexible resin composition.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprises a base oil and a viscosity modifier including an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer. The ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer is a block copolymer having at least a hard block and at least a soft block. The soft block comprises a higher amount of comonomers than the hard block. The block copolymer has a number of unique characteristics disclosed here. Such block copolymers offer the possibility of improved low temperature performance and flexibility in formulating motor oil, gear lubricants and greases, etc.

Abstract: Disclosed are poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) compositions comprising a poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid), an ethylene ester copolymer, and an aliphatic carboxylic acid amide.

Abstract: A device includes an elastomer component that has a molecular scaffold. The molecular scaffold defines interstitial spaces. The component is impregnated with a vegetable oil carrying a fatty acid amide to impart a lubrication to the component and thereby impart a resistance to adhering to a surface of the component. In an illustrative device, a valve includes an elastomeric member that includes a vegetable oil and a fatty acid amide. A method for manufacturing such a device and a precursor for use in manufacturing are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising polymers and at least one lubricant comprising at least one silicone oil and at least one oxidized polyethylene. Also disclosed are filled polymer products comprising the compositions disclosed herein as well as mineral fillers, as well as methods of extruding such polymers and the products of the extrusion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising a colorant, an initiator, and a phase change ink carrier, said carrier comprising (A) a urethane which is the reaction product of a mixture comprising (1) an isocyanate; and (2) an alcohol selected from the group consisting of 1,4 butanediol vinyl ether, 2-allyloxy ethanol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol vinyl ether, ethylene glycol vinyl ether, di(ethylene glycol) vinyl ether, and mixtures thereof; (B) a compound which is the reaction product of a mixture comprising (1) an isocyanate; and (2) a component comprising (a) an amine having at least one ethylenic unsaturation; (b) an acid having at least one ethylenic unsaturation; (c) a mixture of an amine having at least one ethylenic unsaturation and an alcohol having at least one ethylenic unsaturation; (d) a mixture of an acid having at least one ethylenic unsaturation and an alcohol having at least one ethylenic unsaturation; or (e) mixtures thereof; or (C) a mixture of (A) and (B); said ink being curable upon exposure t

Abstract: A composition is described comprising an organic polymer or a polymerizable monomer, having dispersed therein an azido polymer surface-modified particle phase, in an amount sufficient to reduce the flammability of the polymer.

Abstract: A resin composition includes an alicyclic structure-containing polymer; a hindered amine compound; and a releasing agent, wherein the releasing agent and the alicyclic structure-containing polymer satisfy the following relationship: 10?|s1?s2|?0.8 [(MPa)0.5], wherein s1 represents a solubility parameter of the releasing agent, and s2 represents a solubility parameter of the alicyclic structure-containing polymer. The resin composition can be used as optical materials, such as a lens, a diffraction grating, and a prism, especially in the field of using blue laser, and has excellent releasability, transparence and colorless property as well as excellent resistance to laser.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising A) from 15 to 99.94% by weight of a polyoxymethylene homo- or copolymer B) from 0.05 to 10% by weight of a nonpolar polypropylene wax, C) from 0.01 to 5% by weight of at least one ester or amide of saturated or unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids having from 10 to 40 carbon atoms with saturated aliphatic alcohols or amines having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms, D) from 0 to 80% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to D) is always 100%.

Abstract: An ethylene polymer composition having improved optical properties and masterbatch for producing the composition comprising a predetermined amount of clarifying agent, and a predetermined amount of an amide slip agent.

Abstract: A polymer sheet comprising a fatty acid amide featuring enhanced antiblock characteristics. Also a method of manufacturing a polymer sheet by a method comprising incorporating a fatty acid amide with the polymer. Further, a laminated safety glass comprising two sheets of glass with an interlayer polymer sheet disposed therebetween wherein the polymer sheet has a fatty acid amide incorporated therewith.

Abstract: The flame retardant treating agent of the invention comprises a phosphorus-based compound represented by the following formula (4), for example. According to the invention, a polyester fiber woven fabric is immersed in a treatment solution containing the flame retardant treating agent and is heat treated at a prescribed temperature in order to fix the flame retardant treating agent to the polyester fiber woven fabric to obtain flame retardant treated fiber. As a result, it is possible to maintain adequate fiber cleaning durability and achieve a sufficient flame retardant property even by post-treatment, without using halogen-based compounds.

Abstract: Flame retardant treating agents according to the invention comprise a phosphorus-based compound represented by the following formula (4): Flame retardant treated fibers can be obtained by immersion of polyester fiber woven fabrics and the like in a treatment solution containing the flame retardant treating agents and accomplishing heat treatment at a prescribed temperature. It is thereby possible to impart adequate flame retardance to polymer materials such as fibers and thermoplastic polymers even when used in small amounts, and provide flame retardant treating agents that contain no halogen compounds.

Abstract: Process for the production of an alpha olefin polymer and a process for the treatment of the alpha olefin polymer. A polymerization feed containing an alpha olefin, such as propylene, is supplied to the reactor to produce a thermoplastic polymer product involving a homopolymer or a copolymer. A product stream containing the polymer is withdrawn from the polymerization reactor and the polymer product is recovered from the product stream. The polymer product is then processed to produce the polymer product in a granular or pelletized form. A hindered amine light stabilizer is oxidized with an oxidizing agent under conditions to convert at least a portion of the amine groups to nitroxyl groups. The oxidized hindered amine light stabilizer is then supplied to the polymer product prior to heating and processing of the polymer product.

Abstract: There is a provided a polyurethane composition, which exhibits an excellent property of preventing discoloring or coloring not only by oxidized nitrogen gases but also by heat, characterized in that (A) a hindered phenol antioxidant, and (B) an amide represented by the following general formula (I): R1—CONH2??(I) wherein R1 represents an alkyl group having 12 to 21 carbon atoms is compounded in the polyurethane.

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: A water- and oil-repellent, antistatic composition comprises (a) at least one polymeric salt consisting of (i) at least one cation having at least one polyoxyalkylene moiety bonded to a cationic nitrogen center, and (ii) at least one weakly coordinating anion, the conjugate acid of the anion having an acidity greater than or equal to that of a hydrocarbon sulfonic acid; (b) at least one fluorochemical repellent; and (c) at least one insulating material. The composition exhibits good antistatic and repellency characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and article for reducing food deposit adhesion to cookware. More specifically this invention relates to a resin composition comprising a polysulfone or polyethersulfone resin having a glass transition temperature of at least 180° C., a fluorinated polyolefin, and a fatty acid amide. The invention also relates to an article comprising the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a golf ball having a cover formed from a thermoplastic polyurethane material exhibiting excellent mold releasability, despite the cover having dimples thereon and being difficult to remove from a mold. The cover material contains a thermoplastic polyurethane material as a primary component and a fatty acid amide and/or a montan wax serving as dispersants.

Abstract: A polymer sheet comprising a fatty acid amide featuring enhanced antiblock characteristics. Also a method of manufacturing a polymer sheet by a method comprising incorporating a fatty acid amide with the polymer. Further, a laminated safety glass comprising two sheets of glass with an interlayer polymer sheet disposed therebetween wherein the polymer sheet has a fatty acid amide incorporated therewith.

Abstract: Novel elastomeric compositions which contain at least one thermoplastic elastomer and at least one phase change solvent and at least one processing oil. The presence of particular processing oils, e.g., poly(alphaolefins), provide a means to increase mechanical properties compared to commercially available mineral oils. The oils of the present invention are chosen as to minimize the depression of glass transition temperature of the hard-block of the thermoplastic elastomer. The phase change behavior of these materials produce elastomeric compositions that exhibit lowered viscosity and lowered processing temperature without substantially compromising the mechanical properties of the elastomeric composition.

Abstract: High melt flow filled propylene polymer compositions suitable for injection molding are provided. The compositions are blends of propylene impact copolymer, high melt index plastomer and mineral filler.

Abstract: A means to improve thermoplastic formulations in terms of the physical properties they exhibit, such as impact strength and ductility, have been developed. The addition of a block chlorinated polyolefin (b-CPO) to polymer blends in which at least one component comprises a halogen-free hydrogen-bond acceptor polymer, achieves the desired enhancement. The synergetic effect of the b-CPO with the selected polymer blend is demonstrated. Blends of thermoplastic polyurethanes, polycarbonates, copolyesters and copolyamides with a blend partner such as thermoplastic polyolefins, styrenic copolymers such as styrene acrylonitrile copolymers, styrene ethylene butylene styrene copolymers, high rubber graft copolymers such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymers, methylmethacrylate butadiene styrene copolymers and the b-CPO have enhanced ductility and impact resistance. The addition of 0.5 wt.

Abstract: High melt flow filled propylene polymer compositions suitable for injection molding are provided. The compositions are blends of propylene impact copolymer, high melt index plastomer and mineral filler.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a methyl methacrylate resin or styrene resin, about 0.1 to about 20 parts by weight of a light diffusing agent, about 0.0005 to about 0.1 parts by weight of an ultraviolet absorber selected from the group consisting of 2-(1-arylalkylidene) malonates and oxalanilides, and about 0.0001 to about 0.01 parts by weight of a phosphor. This resin composition is used as a material of a light diffusing member showing excellent light diffusible transmittance, having excellent durability and manifesting suppressed yellowing of transmitted light. Further, a laminated plate obtained using this resin composition is suitably used as a lighting cover, light diffusing plate for liquid crystal displays, illumination sign board or the like for which light transmittance and light diffusing property are required and durability is desired.

Abstract: A universal masterbatch composition for adding fillers and particularly pigment to polymers, having up to 85%, by weight, of at least one filler, up to 25%, by weight, of at least one viscosity modifier and a remainder quantity of a styrene butadiene block copolymer. The composition further includes up to 5%, by weight, of at least one processing aid and up to 2%, by weight of at least one antioxidant.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising A) a thermopolastic polymer, e.g., a copolymer of styrene and acyrlonitrile, B) a graft copolymer, e.g., a graft copolymer of styrene, acrylonitrile and polybutadiene, and C) an additive mixture is described. The additive mixture C) comprises a combination of at least three components selected from components (I), (II), (III) and (IV). Component (I) contains carboxylic acid metal salt groups, e.g., magnesium stearate. Component (II) contains both carboxylic acid ester linkages and thio linkages, e.g., esters of &bgr;-thiodipropionic acid with monhydric alcohols. Component (III) contains amide linkages, e.g., ethylenediamine bisstearyl amide. Component (IV) is a compound that is different than components (I)-(III), e.g., a low molecular weight styrene/acrylonitrile copolymer. Also described are molded articles prepared from the thermoplastic molding composition of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for process for preparing a coating by a) applying to a porous and/or absorbent substrate a liquid coating composition containing at least one component having (meth)acryloyl groups and a dynamic viscosity of less than 2000 mPa.s and 0.1 to 10 wt. %, based on the non-volatile content of the coating composition, of an additive selected from polyamides, oligomeric fatty acid amides and polymeric fatty acid amides and b) polymerizing the composition with radiation. The present invention also relates to the resulting coated substrates and to the coating compositions used in the process.

Abstract: This invention provides water-based compositions, particularly coating, ink, and agricultural compositions, manifesting reduced equilibrium and dynamic surface tension by the incorporation of a surface tension reducing amount of certain alkylformamide compounds of the structure where R is a C5 to C11 alkyl group.

Abstract: Methods for elastifying and extending polymers with EVA copolymers, PVC homopolymers or PVC copolymers in gel form are described. The elastified and extended polymers are useful as sealing materials, adhesives and sealants.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyoxymethylene molding materials containing A) from 10 to 99.98% by weight of a polyoxymethylene homo- or copolymer B) from 0.005 to 2% by weight of a sterically hindered phenol C) from 0.001 to 2% by weight of a polyamide D) from 0.002 to 2% by weight of an alkaline earth metal silicate or of an alkaline earth metal glycerophosphate E) from 0.01 to 5% by weight of at least one ester or amide of saturated or unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids of 10 to 40 carbon atoms with polyols or aliphatic saturated alcohols or amines of 2 to 40 carbon atoms or an ether which is derived from alcohols and ethylene oxide F) from 0 to 5% by weight of a melamine/formaldehyde condensate G) from 0 to 74% by weight of further additives, the sum of the percentages by weight of the components A) to G) being 100% in each case.

Abstract: The present invention aims at preparing polypropylene resin pre-expanded particles capable of providing an inmolded expanded article which prevents pollution of a mold by polypropylene powder at molding, packed products from being damaged by friction due to vibration at transport, and powder generation at the same time. Polypropylene resin pre-expanded particles comprising a resin composition containing a fatty acid amide compound is used.

Abstract: The antifouling composition of the present invention includes a glassy matrix formed by crosslinking a mixture of a silanol-terminated silicone and an alkoxy functionalized siloxane to provide an interpenetrating polymer network of glass and silicone and at least two materials capable of microphase separation, at least one of which is graftable to the glassy matrix.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprise A) from 30 to 96% by weight of a polyester B) from 1 to 30% by weight of melamine cyanurate C) from 1 to 30% by weight of at least one phosphorus-containing flame retardant D) from 0.01 to 5% by weight of at least one ester or amide derived from a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid having from 10 to 40 carbon atoms and a saturated aliphatic alcohol or &mine having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms E) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives and processing aids where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to E) is 100%.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the combined use of first and second fatty acid amides to improve the softness of a thermoplastic polymer construct. A combination of fatty acid amides is provided in the blend ratio of about 10 to 90 percent by weight of a first fatty acid amide and 90 to 10 percent by weight of a second fatty acid amide. The first and second fatty acid amides are compounded into a thermoplastic polymer carrier resin and, preferentially, produced as concentrate pellets containing 0.5 to 75 percent by weight total fatty acid amide loading. The concentrate pellets are introduced into a thermoplastic polymer base, to form a thermoplastic resin, at a letdown level in the range of about 1 to 15 percent, with the range of 2 to 10 percent being preferred, and the range of 3 to 6 percent being most preferred.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photopolymerizable acrylic varnish compositions.

Abstract: A sound insulating composite material contains (a) a crosslinked polymer containing 100 parts by weight of an ethylene-propylene rubber, 20-100 parts by weight of a polyethylene, and 100-200 parts by weight of a polypropylene; and (b) an inorganic filler in an amount of 200-500 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the ethylene-propylene rubber. The crosslinked polymer is prepared by a dynamic crosslinking of the ethylene-propylene rubber with the polyethylene and the polypropylene in the presence of an organic peroxide. The sound insulating composite material can be produced by (a) preparing a mixture containing the ethylene-propylene rubber, the polyethylene, the polypropylene, and the organic peroxide; and (b) kneading the mixture while the mixture is in a melted condition, thereby generating the dynamic crosslinking.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition suitable for making transparent films is disclosed. The composition contains A) a (co)polyamide-6 containing at least 80 wt. % caprolactam units and B) a mixture containing a)an inorganic nucleating agent, b) a glycol ester of a C4-C20 fatty acid and a polyglycol conforming to (CH2CH2O)n, where n>1, and c) an amide derivative of C4-C20 fatty acid and an amine component selected from the group consisting of C2-C12 aliphatic monoamine and C2-C6 aliphatic diamine.

Abstract: Preparations of solids comprising a) at least one particulate solid and b) a water-dispersible graft copolymer built up from at least one hydrophobic, ethylenically unsaturated monomer, optionally one or more ethylenically unsaturated hydrophilic monomers, and at least one natural protective colloid or protective colloid obtained from a natural protective colloid by derivatization or thermal, enzymatic, oxidative, hydrolytic or bacteriological degradation having an average molar mass of Mn>500 g/mol.

Abstract: The antifouling composition of the present invention includes a glassy matrix formed by crosslinking a mixture of a silanol-terminated silicone and an alkoxy-functionalized siloxane to provide an interpenetrating polymer network of glass and silicone and at least two materials capable of microphase separation, at least one of which is graftable to the glassy matrix. A primer composition is also provided and is a mixture of an epoxy, an alkoxy-functionalized siloxane and a silane capable of compatabilizing the epoxy and the alkoxy-functionalized siloxane; a glassy matrix formed by crosslinking a mixture of a silanol-terminated silicone and an alkoxy-functionalized siloxane.

Abstract: A closure sealant composition is suitable for sealing a lid to a container. The closure sealant composition comprises (a) a resin constituent selected from the group consisting of a polymeric resin and a blend of polymeric resins; and (b) at least one additive constituent selected from the group consisting of behenamide, a cyclodextrine and a plurality of cyclodextrines. The closure sealant composition preferably comprises 0.5 wt % to 5 wt % behenamide. The closure sealant composition can also comprise glycerol monostearate. The resin can comprise polyolefin, such as metallocene or ethylene vinyl acetate, as well as rubber.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for reducing food deposit adhesion to cookware. More specifically this invention relates to a resin composition having a glass transition temperature of at least 180° C. containing an amount of at least one fluorinated compounds, optionally also containing at least one additive selected from fatty acid esters, fatty acid amide, anionic surfactant, or a mixture containing at least one of the foregoing, to reduce food deposit adhesion on cookware made from the composition. The invention also relates to a method for providing plastic cookware having reduced food deposit adhesion.

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: A component to control the viscosity of phase change material formulations is made by reacting selected nucleophiles, including fatty acid/alcohol reactants with an isocyanate, is disclosed. The addition of the isocyanate and the different nucleophiles will create a viscosity modifying component of low viscosity that can be formulated with higher molecular weight polyamide resins to achieve increased toughness in phase change solid imaging materials and carrier compositions used to make phase change ink jet inks.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a heat sensitive recording material which can develop color at high density by the inclusion of a novel guanidine compound which is strongly basic and superior in diffusion resistance. The present invention for attaining the above-described object is a heat sensitive recording material comprising a substrate supporting thereon a heat sensitive recording layer containing a diazonium salt compound, a coupler which reacts with the diazonium salt compound when heated to develop color, and abase, wherein the heat sensitive recording layer includes as the base at least one of the guanidine compounds represented by the general formula (1): wherein, in the general formula (1), R1 and R2 represent an alkyl group or aryl group and may be the same or different, R3 and R4 represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl group or halogen atom and may be the same or different, and X represents a divalent connecting group.

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: The invention provides a monolayered thermoplastic hot-melt adhesive film without a separating layer which can be rolled up and unrolled without the additional use of a separating layer and in which the polymer matrix of copolyamides and/or copolyesters contains an additive combination of 0.4 wt. % to 8.0 wt. % of a spacer and 0.05 wt. % to 1.0 wt. % of a separating and lubricating agent, and optionally up to 1 wt. % of other additives, each with respect to the total mixture.

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.