Abstract: A method for creating metallic sandwich structures that includes providing at least two face sheets; providing at least two core sheets; orienting the core sheets relative to one another in a predetermined manner; and using indirect resistance roll brazing to join the core sheets to the face sheets to create a sandwich structure.

Abstract: A crosslinkable silicone based emulsion composition includes a hydroxylated polydiorganopolysiloxane grafted onto at least one colloidal silica dispersion, wherein the at least one hydroxylated polydiorganopolysiloxane grafted onto the least one colloidal silica dispersion contains residual silanol groups from the at least one hydroxylated polydiorganopolysiloxane. Further, a waterborne co-binder silicone-organic resin composition includes (A) the crosslinkable silicone emulsion and (B) an organic resin emulsion which provides improved cured properties including, but not limited to, improved hydrophobicity (water resistance), scratch resistance and gloss retention as well as process for making the emulsions and the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a laminate in which a fluororesin layer and a fluororubber layer are firmly bonded even when the fluororesin layer contains a fluororesin having excellently low fuel permeability. The present invention relates to a laminate including a fluororubber layer (A) and a fluororesin layer (B) stacked on the fluororubber layer (A). The fluororubber layer (A) is a layer formed from a fluororubber composition. The fluororubber composition contains a fluororubber (a1) and a basic multifunctional compound having at least two nitrogen atoms in the molecule with a distance between the nitrogen atoms in the molecule of 5.70 ? or greater. The fluororubber (a1) has an absorption coefficient at 1720 cm?1, determined after being brought into contact with triethyl amine, of 0.35 or lower. The fluororesin layer (B) is formed from a fluororesin (b1) having a fuel permeability coefficient of 2.0 g·mm/m2/day or lower.

Abstract: A coating composition which contains a fluorinated polymer having a unit (1) represented by —[CX1X2—CY1(Rf1—COOM1)]— and a fluorinated compound represented by CX3X4?CY2(Rf2—COOM2), wherein the content of the fluorinated compound is from 0.1 to 8.0 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the fluorinated polymer. X1, X2, X3 and X4 are H, F or Cl, Y1 and Y2 are H, F, Cl, a methyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, Rf1 and Rf2 are a perfluoroalkylene group which may contain an etheric oxygen atom between carbon-carbon atoms, or an oxyperfluoroalkylene group which may contain an etheric oxygen atom between carbon-carbon atoms, —COOM1 is —COOH or —COOZ1, and —COOM2 is —COOH or —COOZ2 (wherein Z1 and Z2 are an ammonium ion in which the hydrogen atom may be substituted). The coating composition is suitable for forming a thin antireflection coating layer without increasing its refractive index.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of static dissipative coatings. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to the methods of making static dissipative, preferably non-chromium-containing, coatings comprising carbon nanotubes, the coatings themselves, and structures comprising such coatings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition, including a conjugated diene-based polymer and an amine compound.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful in the production of low or no amine emission flexible polyurethane foam as well as rigid insulating polyurethane foam produced with systems containing polyether, polyester, Mannich polyols as well as organic-halogen containing flame retardants and blowing agents, are disclosed. The catalysts are characterized by the presence of amine compositions containing unsaturated aliphatic substituent together with secondary hydroxyl groups able to bind to polyurethane polymers and render a low odor and no or low amine emissions finished product.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose polymeric dispersants that are the reaction product of a polymeric acid and a hydrophilic amine.

Abstract: A nonspecific adsorption inhibitor of a substance relating to a living body, which inhibits nonspecific adsorption of a substance relating to a living body such as various species of proteins which are used in clinical diagnostic agents, clinical diagnosis devices, biochips and the like, and a method for coating an article using said nonspecific adsorption inhibitor.

Abstract: In order to provide a rubber composition in which dispersibility of silica is improved and in which a viscosity of an unvulcanized rubber is lowered and a heat build-up improving effect of a vulcanized rubber is well exerted, and a tire prepared by using the rubber composition, the rubber composition is endowed with a constitution in which 100 parts by mass of at least one rubber component selected from natural rubber and/or diene base synthetic rubbers are compounded with 55 to 200 parts by mass of silica and 0.5 to 15 parts by mass of at least one of alkanolamines represented by the following Formula (I): [in Formula (I), R1 represents an alkyl group or an alkenyl group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, and the above alkyl group and alkenyl group may be any of a linear group, a branched group and a cyclic group; m and n represent an average addition molar number, and m and n are numerical values which represent m+n=1 to 20].

Abstract: A coating composition comprising: an aqueous dispersion comprising: the melt-kneading product of (A) a base polymer which comprises one or more thermoplastic polymers, (B) a stabilizing agent which comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid grafted ethylene-based polymers and maleic anhydride grafted polyolefins; (C) a neutralizing agent; and (D) water; wherein the aqueous dispersion has a volume average particle size of less than about 5 ?m is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of an aqueous suspension of mineral matter by dispersion and/or grinding in the presence of at least one amine and one vinyl-carboxylic polymer, with the amine allowing to reduce the amount of the polymer and the use of the resulting suspension.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition that can enhance the fuel economy, wet-grip performance, and abrasion resistance in a balanced manner, and a pneumatic tire using this rubber composition. The present invention relates to a rubber composition that contains a rubber component, silica, and a silane coupling agent, wherein the rubber component contains, based on 100% by mass of the rubber component, not less than 5% by mass of a conjugated diene polymer containing a constituent unit based on a conjugated diene and a constituent unit represented by formula (I) below, at least one terminal of the polymer being modified with a specific compound; an amount of the silica is 5 to 150 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component; and the silane coupling agent contains a mercapto group.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous coating composition for use as an aqueous first colored coating composition in a multilayer coating-forming method, the coating composition containing an aqueous film-forming resin (A), a crosslinking agent (B), and acrylic urethane resin composite particles (C). The acrylic resin of the acrylic urethane resin composite particles (C) is obtained by using, as constituent monomers, 30 to 80 mass % of a polymerizable unsaturated monomer (c-1-1) having one polymerizable unsaturated group per molecule and having a C4-22 alkyl group, 1 to 20 mass % of a polymerizable unsaturated monomer (c-2) having two or more polymerizable unsaturated groups per molecule, and 0 to 69 mass % of a polymerizable unsaturated monomer (c-1-2) having one polymerizable unsaturated group per molecule and being other than the polymerizable unsaturated monomer (c-1-1).

Abstract: The invention relates to corrosion inhibitors, and more specifically corrosion inhibitors for coating compositions. The invention provides for coating compositions that have improved corrosion properties, including reduced flash rust during the application of the coating composition to a metal surface, and even improved corrosion inhibition in the resulting dried coating. The invention also provides for methods of making and using the described the compositions and the corrosion inhibitors thereof.

Abstract: Various processes and methods are disclosed for incorporating polyvinyl alcohol additives into products. In one embodiment, polyvinyl alcohol particles are dissolved in a solvent without the use of external heat to form a polyvinyl alcohol solution for incorporation into a product. In an alternative embodiment, polyvinyl alcohol particles are directly incorporated into a starch-based adhesive composition. Through the processes of the present disclosure, solid polyvinyl alcohol particles can be delivered directly to a manufacturing facility where the product that incorporates the polyvinyl alcohol additive is being made or formulated. In this manner, since the polyvinyl alcohol particles are not predissolved, the costs associated with shipping and transporting the polyvinyl alcohol product are greatly reduced.

Abstract: Described is a method for producing a multicoat color and/or effect paint system by (1) applying to a substrate a pigmented aqueous basecoat material, (2) forming a polymer film from the coating material applied in stage (1), (3) applying a clearcoat material to the resultant polymer film, and then (4) curing the polymer film together with the clearcoat film. The pigmented aqueous basecoat material comprises at least one alcohol having a structure: wherein R is a C1 to C4 alkyl radical, with the proviso that R is not an n-butyl radical. The at least one alcohol is used in an amount of 0.1% to 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the aqueous basecoat material. Additionally, described are the corresponding coating materials and also the use of the alcohols in pigmented aqueous coating materials.

Abstract: A method of improving the transfer efficiency of applying a topcoat layer to a primed component includes applying an organic solventborne, carboxyl functional olefin based polymer composition to a substrate to provide a primed component before electrostatically applying a coating composition comprising principal resin and crosslinker to the primed component to form a topcoat layer, wherein the carboxyl functional olefin based polymer is neutralized with at least one amine-containing compound to form a salted carboxyl functional polymer.

Abstract: A premixed composition is formed from modified polyacrylate polymer, silicone emulsion, one or more amine compounds, and silane, that cures rapidly to form a composition that can be used as a grout or coating. The premixed composition includes a latex resin including an acrylic-based polymer, a silicone emulsion, one or more amine compounds, and a silane, and optionally various fillers, pigments, and adjuvants. These components in the proper proportions form a stable viscous suspension that can be floated into tile joints, and cleaned from an adjacent tile surface. The composition rapidly cures to form a hard mass that is resistant to abrasion, in both dry and wet conditions, is color consistent, and is resistant to staining.

Abstract: In order to provide a rubber composition in which dispersibility of silica is improved and in which a viscosity of an unvulcanized rubber is lowered and a heat build-up improving effect of a vulcanized rubber is well exerted, and a tire prepared by using the rubber composition, the rubber composition is endowed with a constitution in which 100 parts by mass of at least one rubber component selected from natural rubber and/or diene base synthetic rubbers are compounded with 55 to 200 parts by mass of silica and 0.5 to 15 parts by mass of at least one of alkanolamines represented by the following Formula (I): [in Formula (I), R1 represents an alkyl group or an alkenyl group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, and the above alkyl group and alkenyl group may be any of a linear group, a branched group and a cyclic group; m and n represent an average addition molar number, and m and n are numerical values which represent m+n=1 to 20].

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic melt-mixed composition including: a) a polyamide resin; b) a poly(amino acid)-polyol compound provided by reacting: b1) one or more amino acids selected from the group consisting of primary amino acids and secondary amino acids and combinations of these; the amino acid having no more than one hydroxyl group; and b2) one or more polyepoxy compound comprising at least two or more epoxy groups; the poly(amino acid)-polyol compound having a range of at least 10 percent conversion of epoxy equivalents of component (b1) up to, but excluding, the gel point of the components b1) and b2) and c) reinforcing agent; and, optionally, d) polymeric toughener; and f) further additives. Processes for making the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising: an aqueous dispersion comprising: the melt-kneading product of (A) a base polymer which comprises one or more thermoplastic polymers, (B) a stabilizing agent which comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid grafted ethylene-based polymers and maleic anhydride grafted polyolefins; (C) a neutralizing agent; and (D) water; wherein the aqueous dispersion has a volume average particle size of less than about 5 ?m is provided.

Abstract: An aqueous ink ensuring less blurring and high color formation on plain paper, satisfactory color formation and fixing property on special paper and excellent ejection stability is realized by using a microcapsule of a colorant encapsulated with a polymer and rendered dispersible in water and specifying the amount of the aromatic ring in the polymer to be from 20 to 70 wt % of the polymer.

Abstract: Compositions for binding organic or inorganic fibers is described. The compositions may include an aqueous solution having a pH of about 4.5 or more. The aqueous solution may include a polycarboxy polymer that is about 10%, by wt., to 100%, by wt., of a butenedioic acid or butenedioic anhydride; and a polyol. The compositions can maintain a pH of about 5 or more after being cured into a thermoset plastic with the fibers. Processes for preparing a binder composition for organic or inorganic fibers are also described. The processes may include providing an aqueous solution of polycarboxylic acid polymers, where the polymers comprise about 10%, by wt., to 100%, by wt., of a butenedioic acid or butenedioic anhydride; adding a polyol to the aqueous solution; and maintaining the pH of the aqueous solution at about 5 or more.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of an aqueous suspension of mineral matter by dispersion and/or grinding in the presence of at least one amine and one vinyl-carboxylic polymer, with the amine allowing to reduce the amount of the polymer and the use of the resulting suspension.

Abstract: In order to improve fatigue durability of a thermoplastic elastomer composition composed of a matrix phase of a thermoplastic resin and dispersed phases of a rubber, the thermoplastic elastomer composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a halogenated poly(isoolefin-co-p-alkylstyrene) rubber, (B) 40 to 120 parts by weight of a polyamide resin, and (C) 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of an amine having at least one hydroxyl group. The amine (C) having at least one hydroxyl group is preferably a compound represented by formula (1): where R1 is a C1-30 alkyl; R2 is —(C2H4O)n—H, where n is an integer of 1 to 30; and R3 is —(C2H4O)m—H, where m is an integer of 1 to 30, a C1-30 alkyl, or hydrogen.

Abstract: According to a water-based composition characterized by containing a colorant, water, a wetting agent, an amine compound, a hydroxyl group-containing organic solvent and a urethane resin having a polycarbonate group, there is provided a water-based coating composition being capable of easily controlling the gloss of a coating film applied on an object to be coated, having good storage stability, and being excellent in wetting properties to an object to be coated and continuous discharge stability without causing nozzle clogging.

Abstract: An aqueous binder for an inorganic fiber heat-insulating sound-absorbing member is cured by heating at low temperatures and is capable of providing a strong binder cured product. The inorganic fiber heat-insulating sound-absorbing member is produced by applying an aqueous binder to inorganic fibers and heating the resulting inorganic fibers at 180-220° C. The aqueous binder contains 5.5-10 parts by mass of an ammonium salt of an inorganic acid per 100 parts by mass of the total of an acrylic resin that has an acid value of 350-850 mgKOH/g and a crosslinking agent that contains at least one alkanol amine. The ratio of the total mole number of hydroxy groups, amino groups and imino groups in the crosslinking agent relative to the mole number of carboxyl groups in the acrylic resin is 0.8-1.5. The pH of the aqueous binder is adjusted to 5.0-8.0 by a basic compound.

Abstract: Coating compositions are disclosed having a non-bisphenol A based film forming resin and an adhesion promoter resin. The coating compositions provide an alternate to epoxy resins that still allow melamine formaldehyde free cure, blush resistance, capability to retort and can withstand hard-to-hold beverages. In some embodiments, the coating compositions are used to coat substrates such as cans and packaging materials for the storage of food and beverages. Substrates can be coated by preparing an adhesion promoter composition by a method including mixing an epoxidized resin and a solvent to form a mixture, adding a phosphoric acid compound to the resulting mixture to form a phosphate ester, adding water to partially hydrolyze the phosphate ester, and adding a neutralizer to form the adhesion promoter resin, followed by blending the adhesion promoter resin with a non-bisphenol A based film forming resin to form a coating composition, and applying the coating composition to the substrate.

Abstract: A curable aqueous composition that includes a first polymer that includes carboxyl groups, and a second component that includes a second water insoluble polymer and a stabilizer. The second component includes functional groups that react with the carboxyl groups of the first polymer during cure, is free from carboxylic acid groups, or a combination thereof. The composition, when dry, exhibits a first Tg of at least 10° C. and a second Tg of at least 50° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for forming a top antireflective film, which comprises at least one fluorine-containing compound and a quaternary ammonium compound represented by the formula (1) [wherein at least one of R1, R2, R3, and R4 represents a hydroxyl group or an alkanol group, and the others independently represent a hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and X? represents a hydroxyl group, a halide ion or a sulfate ion], and optionally a water-soluble polymer, an acid, a surfactant and an aqueous solvent. The composition for forming a top antireflective film can exhibit the same levels of functions as those of conventional top antireflective film-forming compositions when applied in a smaller amount.

Abstract: A formaldehyde-free molding of particulate and/or fibrous substrates is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a multicoat color and/or effect painting system by (1) applying a pigmented aqueous basecoat material to a substrate, (2) forming a polymer film from the coating applied in stage (1), (3) applying a clearcoat material to the resultant basecoat film, and then (4) curing the basecoat film together with the clearcoat film. The method of the invention comprises using in stage (1) a pigmented aqueous basecoat material which comprises at least one alkyl-substituted cycloaliphatic ketone in an amount of 0.1% to 5% by weight, based on the weight of the basecoat material.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprising a plurality of diodes and an electrical interface configured to receive an electrical signal and transmit the electrical signal to the plurality of diodes is provided.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter, a coating composition containing the adhesion promoter, and a method for preparing the adhesion promoter and coating. The adhesion promoter is an olefin based polymer having at least one amine containing compound. The amine may be used as a catalyst for the coating.

Abstract: A fluoroelastomer mixture, including: a peroxide-vulcanizable fluoroelastomer (A) containing an iodine atom; and a peroxide-vulcanizable fluoroelastomer (B) containing an iodine atom. The fluoroelastomer (A) is a copolymer (a1) consisting of 50 to 85 mol % of a vinylidene fluoride unit and 15 to 50 mol % of a perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) unit, or a copolymer (a2) consisting of 45 to 85 mol % of a vinylidene fluoride unit, 1 to 30 mol % of a tetrafluoroethylene unit, and 14 to 30 mol % of a perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) unit. Further the fluoroelastomer (B) has a fluorine content of 70.0% or more. Also disclosed is a composition for peroxide vulcanization containing the above fluoroelastomer composition (i), a polyfunctional unsaturated compound (ii) and a peroxide (iii), as well as a method for producing the fluoroelastomer mixture.

Abstract: Compositions for binding organic or inorganic fibers is described. The compositions may include an aqueous solution having a pH of about 4.5 or more. The aqueous solution may include a polycarboxy polymer that is about 10%, by wt., to 100%, by wt., of a butenedioic acid or butenedioic anhydride; and a polyol. The compositions can maintain a pH of about 5 or more after being cured into a thermoset plastic with the fibers. Processes for preparing a binder composition for organic or inorganic fibers are also described. The processes may include providing an aqueous solution of polycarboxylic acid polymers, where the polymers comprise about 10%, by wt., to 100%, by wt., of a butenedioic acid or butenedioic anhydride; adding a polyol to the aqueous solution; and maintaining the pH of the aqueous solution at about 5 or more.

Abstract: A sizing agent for reinforcement fibers which imparts good bonding performance to a reinforcement fiber is used to reinforce thermoplastic matrix resin, and provide a synthetic fiber strand applied with the sizing agent and a fiber-reinforced composite reinforced with the synthetic fiber strand. The sizing agent essentially contains a neutralization product of a modified polypropylene resin and an amine compound having at least two hydroxyl groups or amino groups in the molecule, and the nonvolatile component of the sizing agent exhibits an endothermic heat of fusion not higher than 50 J/g in determination with a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC).

Abstract: A premixed composition is formed from modified polyacrylate polymer, silicone emulsion, one or more amine compounds, and silane, that cures rapidly to form a composition that can be used as a grout or coating. The premixed composition includes a latex resin including an acrylic-based polymer, a silicone emulsion, one or more amine compounds, and a silane, and optionally various fillers, pigments, and adjuvants. These components in the proper proportions form a stable viscous suspension that can be floated into tile joints, and cleaned from an adjacent tile surface. The composition rapidly cures to form a hard mass that is resistant to abrasion, in both dry and wet conditions, is color consistent, and is resistant to staining.

Abstract: A glue stick formulation that includes at least one acrylic dispersion; at least one solvent; at least one defoamer; at least one fatty acid; at least one caustic solution; at least one processing oil; and at least one adhesion promoter. At least one color indicator and at least one organic amine may also be included in some versions of this formulation.

Abstract: A premixed composition is formed from modified polyacrylate polymer, silicone emulsion, one or more amine compounds, and silane, that cures rapidly to form a composition that can be used as a grout or coating. The premixed composition includes a latex resin including an acrylic-based polymer, a silicone emulsion, one or more amine compounds, and a silane, and optionally various fillers, pigments, and adjuvants. These components in the proper proportions form a stable viscous suspension that can be floated into tile joints, and cleaned from an adjacent tile surface. The composition rapidly cures to form a hard mass that is resistant to abrasion, in both dry and wet conditions, is color consistent, and is resistant to staining.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing an aqueous dispersion liquid, wherein, in an aqueous medium, an ethylene/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer (A) containing (meth)acrylic acid-derived constituent units in an amount of 8% by mass or more is neutralized by using an alkanolamine (B) and dispersed. The above-described alkanolamine (B) is preferably represented by general formula (1) below. [In general formula (1) above, R1 to R3 represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group having one hydroxyl group, and at least one of R1 to R3 represents a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group having one hydroxyl group.

Abstract: Cured perfluoroelastomers that contain high levels (i.e. at least 65 phr carbon black) and 1 to 15 phr of a perfluoropolyether exhibit good resistance to explosive decompression while maintaining good sealing properties.

Abstract: A curable composition useful as a thermosetting binder, comprising a polycarboxy polymer or copolymer, a polyol, and, optionally, a phosphorous containing compound.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion inhibited from viscosity rising and excellent in mechanical stability in spite of a low fluorinated surfactant concentration. The invention provides an aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion comprising particles of a fluoropolymer as dispersed in an aqueous medium wherein a fluorinated surfactant (A) having a molecular weight lower than 1000 amounts to not higher than 100 ppm of the mass of the fluoropolymer, the aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion containing an anionic surfactant (B) other than the fluorinated surfactant (A) as well as a water-soluble polymer (C).

Abstract: Provided is a treatment agent used for forming an image on fabric, containing a resin emulsion and a metal salt. A pH of the treatment agent is in a range from 5.5 to 9. The pH may be adjusted using a pH adjuster. Examples of the pH adjuster include sodium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, calcium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, triethanolamine, and N-butyl diethanolamine.

Abstract: A nonaqueous inkjet ink composition that at printing by an inkjet printer, is free from clogging of a nozzle of printer head part and that excels in ink delivery stability leading to prints of excellent printing quality. The nonaqueous inkjet ink composition is one containing a pigment, a resin, a pigment dispersant, an organic solvent and an aminated alcohol, characterized in that the content of the aminated alcohol is in the range of 0.01 to 3 mass % based on the whole mass. The nonaqueous inkjet ink composition may be one characterized in that the water extract from the nonaqueous inkjet ink composition exhibits a pH value ranging from 6.0 to 10.0.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing a crayon having a desired hardness stably without poor gelation using a benzylidene sorbitol gelling agent together with the use of carbon black as a black pigment. The process comprises: dissolving and dispersing a resin component, carbon black having a pH of less than 5.0 and an organic amine in an organic solvent, dissolving at least one gelling agent selected from the group consisting of dibenzylidene sorbitol, tribenzylidene sorbitol and derivatives thereof in the resultant under heating to prepare a raw material solution, pouring the raw material solution into a molding container, and cooling and gelling the raw material solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process comprising extruding a blend of an first propylene polymer comprising a non-phenolic stabilizer and a non-irradiated second propylene polymer, wherein the irradiation of the first propylene polymer was conducted in a reduced oxygen environment, and the irradiated first propylene polymer and the non-irradiated second propylene polymer were blended at a temperature below the melting point of the first and second propylene polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new cure accelerator systems for anaerobic curable compositions. These anaerobic cure accelerator systems include the combination of a cationic initiator and a reducing agent, plus either (a) an aromatic nitrogen-containing compound and a thiol or (b) acetyl phenyl hydrazine.