Abstract: A black rubber sidewall compound essentially free of a silanated rubber which includes a combination of less than 10 phr of a rosin acid type “tackifier” and less than 1 phr of a t-alkanolamine generates, upon curing against a metal mold surface having a finish in the range from about 8 RA to 32 RA, a reaction product which, at the surface of the sidewall, has a gloss in the range from about 10 to 40 lasting at least one month. A secondary advantage is that the surface of the mold remains clean enough not to require refurbishing through at least 20% more curing cycles than is possible with a sidewall conventional sidewall compound without the specified tackifier and t-alkanolamine. Multiple washing of the sidewalls during a month of using the tire, fails to diminish the gloss substantially.

Abstract: The present invention is a stabiliser combination, comprising at least one amino alcohol, at least one halogen-containing salt of an oxy acid and at least one compound having a structural element of the general formula I 1

Abstract: Organic polymeric substrates, for example polyolefins such as polypropylene, can be made flame retardant by the incorporation of a synergistic mixture of (i) at least one sterically hindered alkoxyamine stabilizer and (ii) at least one conventional flame retardant selected from the group consisting of the melamine based flame retardants. The compositions of the invention combine good flame retardant properties with light stability and good mechanical properties. Polyolefin molded articles are stabilized against light, heat and oxygen and made flame retardant with the incorporation of at least one sterically hindered alkoxyamine and at least one conventional flame retardant, while allowing normally high levels of flame-retardant fillers to be greatly reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the provision of premixed aqueous compositions which are used to provide a paint composition of varying finish characteristics at the point of sale. Thus, the merchant distributing the paint composition made from the subject premixed compositions need only maintain inventory of four compositions. The particular compositions which are the subject of the invention exhibit stable characteristics during storage in their respective reservoirs. The compositions include a pigment composition, a dispersant thickening agent, a high resin content binder, and a low resin content binder. The compositions are combined in differing amounts to produce paint compositions being suitable for either interior or exterior use and having differing sheens, quality levels, and color bases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a filled halobutyl elastomer, which comprises mixing a halobutyl elastomer, mineral filler and a silazane compound or mixture of a silazane compound and an additive which contains at least one hydroxyl group and at least one substituents which bears a basic amine group, and curing the filled elastomer with sulfur or other curative systems. The present invention has the advantages of (a) not evolving alcohol either during the manufacture or subsequent use of the article manufactured from the compound, (b) improving the scorch safety of filled halobutyl elastomer compounds which employ silica as the mineral filler and a the additive containing at least one hydroxyl group and a functional group containing a basic amine as a dispersing aid and (c) significantly reducing the cost of the compound compared to analogous compounds currently known in the art.

Abstract: Hydroxyalkylamines can, in addition to imparting antistatic properties, significantly improve the color, i.e., the whiteness, of polyolefin resins produced with chromium-based catalysts and metallocene catalysts. Additionally, such compounds can impart improved whiteness at a loading significantly lower than that required to impart antistatic properties. Surprisingly, the discovered improvement in whiteness is not, however, observed in resins produced using other types of catalysts.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition having high resistance to degradation, said composition formed by combining components comprising at least one polyolefin component produced from a transition metal halide catalyst, bis(2,4-dicumylphenyl)pentaerythritol diphosphite, triisopropanolamine, a hydrotalcite component, and at least one phenol component.

Abstract: This invention relates to a conjugated diene-based rubber composition reinforced with particulate alumina in combination with a non-silane coupling agent as tetrathiodipropionic acid and/or trithiodipropionic acid. The invention includes an article of manufacture, including a tire, having at least one component comprised of such rubber composition.

Abstract: A smooth stable viscous gelled printing ink composition comprising a mixture of water, a gelling agent, a chelating agent, and a colorant or pigment, property enhancing additives evenly dispersed into the mixture, and an alkaline electrolyte viscosity increasing agent that raises the pH of the mixture and forms a smooth homogeneous stable gel with a viscosity level having the consistency of a custard or jelly. In addition to the colorants or pigments, additives may also include drying oils, resins, surfactants, film forming components, water flight agents, and other additives. The stabilized gel prevents separation and settling of the homogeneously suspended colorants, pigments, and property enhancing additives, and significantly improves storage stability. The ink compositions do not require shaking, stirring, or mixing prior to use are fast drying on paper, and do not dry on the printing press, in the storage containers, or in the ink jet or bubble jet injector nozzles.

Abstract: Hydroxyalkylamines can, in addition to imparting antistatic properties, significantly improve the color, i.e., the whiteness, of polyolefin resins produced with chromium-based catalysts and metallocene catalysts. Additionally, such compounds can impart improved whiteness at a loading significantly lower than that required to impart antistatic properties. Surprisingly, the discovered improvement in whiteness is not, however, observed in resins produced using other types of catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an antistatic pressure sensitive adhesive. The antistatic pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive, and an antistatic agent comprising at least one organic salt. Certain embodiments of the antistatic pressure sensitive adhesive also have a luminous transmission of greater than about 89% according to ASTM D 1003-95. Additional embodiments of the antistatic pressure sensitive adhesive have a haze of less than about 5% according to ASTM D 1003-95, and in specific embodiments the haze is less than about 2% according to ASTM D 1003-95.

Abstract: An anti-contamination coating composition is obtained by mixing a tetraalkoxysilane condensate having an average condensation degree of 4 to 20 and has an alkyl group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms and an alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and an alkyl group having 4 to 12 carbon atoms, the alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms or 4 to 12 carbon atoms present in the amount of 5 to 50% by equivalent based on all alkyl groups in the condensate, with a polyurethane resin, an acrylic copolymer resin or a silicone-acrylic copolymer resin in the amount of 1.0 to 40.0 parts by weight in term of SiO2 relative to 100 parts by weight of the polyol compound. The addition of a hydrophilic alkoxysilane having a poly alkylene oxide chain compound is also suitable.

Abstract: An additive-containing resin molded article which suffers from little exudation or vaporization of an additive and sustains the effect of the additive for a long period of time and in which reductions in various physical properties due to molecular weight reduction of a polyester resin are suppressed, and a process for producing the same are provided. When a polyester resin 5 is heat-melted and molded into a prescribed shape by means of an extruder 1, etc., a bi- or multi-functional additive 6 having at least one of a functional hydroxyl group, carboxyl group, amino group, and ester bond is added and allowed to react with the polymer molecules of the molten polyester resin 5 to obtain an additive-containing resin molded article 50 in which the additive 6 is bonded to the polymer molecules through an ester linkage or an amide linkage.

Abstract: A rubber composition and method of making a rubber composition which is improved in a dispersibility of silica into rubber, a heat generating property and an abrasion property.

Abstract: The invention provides low temperature thermally activatable water-dispersed adhesive compositions and adhesives made from the compositions by removing water. The adhesive compositions of the invention comprise a mixture of low modulus crystallizing polyester polyurethane, acrylic ester copolymer, one or more hydrophobically-modified associative polyurethanes, and a stabilizer system comprising a combination of carbodiimide and branched primary amino alcohol.

Abstract: A resin material comprising a resin, which satisfies at least one relationship selected from the group consisting of the following relationships [I] and [II] is provided: ln(OTR/22.5)+4.78 ln(Fy/Fy′)<−0.13, and T2−T1≦20  [I] in which Fy′ is a yield strength of a standard saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer at 60° C.; Fy is a yield strength of the resin material at 60° C.; OTR is an oxygen gas permeability (cc/m2·day·atm) of the resin material per a unit thickness of 1 &mgr;m at 23° C. and a relative humidity of 0%; T1 is a haze (%) of a film of the resin material having a thickness of 30 &mgr;m after being maintained at 23° C. and a relative humidity of 48% for 48 hours; and T2 is a haze (%) of a film of the resin material having a thickness of 30 &mgr;m after being maintained at 40° C. and a relative humidity of 90% for 24 hour, and ln(OTR/22.5)+0.0698(Tim−157)<−0.

Abstract: A smooth stable viscous gelled surface polish composition comprising a mixture of water, a gelling agent, a chelating agent, an abrasive, and colorant or pigment and other property enhancing additives evenly dispersed into the mixture, and an alkaline electrolyte viscosity increasing agent that raises the pH of the mixture and forms a smooth homogeneous stable gel with a viscosity level having the consistency of a custard or jelly which prevents separation of the abrasives and additives and does not require shaking or mixing prior to use. Additionally other suitable additives such as antioxidants, waxes, and oils may be used in the composition. The smooth homogeneous stable gel is also resistant to drying and the formation of a surface “skin”.

Abstract: Methods of providing a paint line containing a latex polymeric binder are described. A range of paints can be formulated using sets of prepaints, at least one of which contains a latex polymeric binder. The paints may be applied as architectural coatings, industrial coatings, graphic arts coating, elastomeric coatings, and non-cementitious, aggregate finish coatings suitable for application on a wall directly or as a topcoat in exterior insulation finishing systems.

Abstract: Multi-use homogeneous breakable gelled adhesives and adhesive mastics which can be used “as is” for the installation of various types of tile, including tiles with deeply grooved backs, stone, marble, and other floor and wall coverings, flexible sheet goods, carpet and other uses, and can be mixed with a Portland cement powder to form a powerful latex-modified mortar having the added utility of a crack suppressive adhesive and functioning as a waterproofing membrane. The stabilized gelled adhesive or adhesive mastic prevents the separation and settling of components, and when Portland powdered cement is added, becomes a high strength latex modified mortar. The gelled adhesive or adhesive mastic is usable as a latex modified dry-set mortar.

Abstract: Hydroxyalkylamines can, in addition to imparting antistatic properties, significantly improve the color, i.e., the whiteness, of polyolefin resins produced with chromium-based catalysts and metallocene catalysts. Additionally, such compounds can impart improved whiteness at a loading significantly lower than that required to impart antistatic properties. Surprisingly, the discovered improvement in whiteness is not, however, observed in resins produced using other types of catalysts.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprising (A) an aqueous dispersing material which is a copolymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 80° C. or less which is obtained by the copolymerization a specific unsaturated carboxylic acid, (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester, and other monomers and (B) a specific aminoalcohol compound in a specific proportion. The aqueous coating composition is safe due to absence of heavy metals, produces excellent gloss and has a fine external appearance when coated, and exhibits superior durability and water resistance which are represented by black heel mark resistance and anti-scuff properties. The composition is particularly useful as a floor coating material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a conjugated diene-based rubber composition reinforced with silica-based reinforcement together with a non-silane coupling agent as N-3-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-N-oleylammonium bromide and/or N-3-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-N-methyl-2-mercaptoimidazolium bromide for endeavoring to both couple synthetic aggregates of precipitated silica to elastomers and enhancing electrical conductivity of such rubber compositions which contain less than 25 parts by weight carbon black per 100 parts by weight elastomer. Said coupling agent materials may be provided for mixing with said diene-based rubber(s), for example, as individual materials, as at least one of said materials being supported on a carbon black carrier or as being pre-reacted, or otherwise pre-treated, with synthetic silica aggregates. The invention includes an article of manufacture, including a tire, having at least one component comprised of such rubber composition.

Abstract: An improved thickening composition for organic systems, including paints and coatings, is described. The additive provides paints and coatings more than adequate viscosity improvement without affecting intercoat adhesion characteristics.

Abstract: An organic, easy to use, dual function adhesive in the form of a single package ready-to-use stabilized gelled mastic adhesive which prevents the separation and settling of components, for use in the installation of ceramic tile as an ordinary mastic adhesive when used as furnished for ceiling and wall tiles and, when Portland powdered cement is added, becomes a high strength latex modified dry-set mortar because of the unique breakable gel properties of the mastic adhesive. The gelled mastic adhesive is usable as the water component for dry-set mortar because, on the addition of portland cement, the gel will break and become a free-flowing liquid with additives thereby allowing precise quantitation and easy mixing to produce a homogeneous dry-set mortar with the strength and water resistance of a latex modified Portland cement based composition and also functions as a waterproofing and crack suppressing membrane adhesive.

Abstract: The invention provides stabilizer systems for scavenging acid, minimizing hydrolysis, or both in polymer systems. The invention comprises a combination selected from the group consisting of: branched primary amino alcohol and carbodiimide; branched primary amino alcohol and dihydroxy metal compound; carbodiimide and dihydroxy metal compound; carbodiimide, branched primary amino alcohol, and magnesium oxide; branched primary amino alcohol and magnesium oxide; carbodiimide and magnesium oxide; and a combination of branched primary amino alcohol, carbodiimide, and dihydroxy metal compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (III) in which the substituents are as defined in the description, to a process for their preparation and to mixtures with other compounds. The compounds of the formula (III) are suitable for stabilizing organic material against the effect of light and heat.

Abstract: Specific core-shell binders and additives for use in ink-jet printing ink compositions are provided. One class of specific core/shell binders has the general formula [AmBnC′p]x, where A and B are hydrophobic components in which A exhibits a glass transition temperature Tg between about −150° and +25° C. and B exhibits a glass transition temperature greater than 25° C., C′ is a component that forms a hydrophilic or water-soluble component in the polymer chain, and has an ionic or non-ionic structure, m<30 wt %, n>40 wt %, and p<30 wt %, with the total of m+n+p=100 wt %, and x=1 to 100,000. The molecular weight (weight average) of the polymer is between about 1,000 and 2,000,000. The polymers useful in the practice of the invention are prepared by emulsifying the monomers and then conducting a free-radical polymerization in water.

Abstract: A method for suspending borate particles in aqueous dispersions which comprises blending in water 20 to 60 parts of sodium tetraborate decahydrate, with from 2 to 20 parts of an acrylic emulsion trade named Rhodoline 1560, and adjusting the pH between 7 and 12 using an alkaline reagent.

Abstract: Described is an NCO-group-containing polyurethane prepolymer madefrom polyisocanyates and polyols derived from natural oils. The invention is characterized in that the polyol is obtained by transesterification in the presence of basic lithium compounds. Together with a tertiary amine used to accelerate the moisture curing, the storage stability is thus increased considerably. Up to 4.0 mmol of the lithium compound is used per kilogram of polyol, and 0.1 to 2.0% by wt. of the amine, relative to the total weight of the composition, is used as the accelerator. The polyurethane prepolymer is suitable not only for the production of adhesives but also for the production of foamed materials, in particular those dispensed from throw-away pressure vessels.

Abstract: Heat-curable aqueous compositions which comprise a carboxyl-containing polymer component and optionally a hydroxyalkylated amine are used as binders for shaped articles.

Abstract: Incorporation of an odor-reducing additive selected from the group consisting of: (i) a low molecular weight primary or secondary amino compound of low volatility, containing at least one amino group and two or more carbon atoms and having a weak basicity of Pkb in the range of 2-8; (ii) succinimide; (iii) anthranilic acid; (iv) 4-amino benzonic acid, and mixtures thereof, into a polyacetal resin to reduce its formaldehyde odor. A combination of the odor-reducing additive with a weak acidic imino was found to have a synergistic effect in further reducing the formaldehyde odor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition, which forms an anti-contamination coat having hydrophilicity on the surface, soil-release effect and excellent stain resistance to oil, and which is also suitable for outside wall coating of buildings, having excellent interlaminar adhesion when multiple coating is performed. A conventional anti-contamination coating was insufficient in stainproofing performance immediately after formation of the coat, and there was no coating which is superior in stain resistance to oil and interlaminar adhesion.

Abstract: Described is a polymer dispersion comprising in an aqueous medium (a) dispersed particles of a polymer containing more than from 5 to 20% by weight of &agr;,&bgr;-ethylenically unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid, (b) a dissolved polymer containing from 60 to 100% by weight of &agr;,&bgr;-ethylenically unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid, and (c) an alkoxylated long-chain amine. Heat-curable compositions are obtained by adding polyfunctional alcohols and, optionally, reaction accelerant. The polymer dispersions and the heat-curable compositions are suitable for use as binders for textile sheetlike structures and for moldings.

Abstract: A viscous breakable gel additive carrier for mixing with ion containing materials, including dry powder based and calciferous materials, which in its uniform homogeneous gel form, prevents separation and settling of the additives prior to mixing and is easily measurable, and upon mixing with the ion containing materials liquefies and becomes totally and evenly miscible to allow easy and precise mixing to produce uniform homogeneous mortars, grouts, stuccos and other compositions. The gel includes a predetermined amount of selected additives thoroughly mixed with a cross-linked polyacrylic acid gelling agent, an organic chelating agent, and an alkaline electrolyte, and prior to mixing with ion containing materials, has a consistency of a custard or jelly.

Abstract: A process for emulsifying a functionalized polyolefin is described. A functionalized polyolefin having a weight average molecular weight greater than 10,000, a fatty acid, a base in an amount sufficient to neutralize the functionalized polyolefin and the fatty acid, a surfactant and water are mixed in a pressure reactor vessel to form a pre-emulsion concentrate having a solids concentrate ranging from about 55 to 90% by weight. The pre-emulsion concentrate is then heated with agitation in the reaction vessel to an emulsification temperature, preferably at or above the melting point of the highest melting polymer in the formulation, for a time sufficient to form an emulsion concentrate. Water is then added to the emulsion concentrate within the pressure reactor vessel, diluting the solids content to about 5 to 50% by weight, and heated with agitation to the emulsification temperature for a time sufficient to form a functionalized polyolefin emulsion. Preferably, the resulting emulsion is rapidly cooled.

Abstract: A resist composition including (a) a polymer used in a chemically amplified resist and represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of --H and --CH.sub.3, R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of t-butyl, tetrahydropyranyl and 1-alkoxyethyl groups, x is an integer of 1 to 4, and k/(k+1) is 0.5 to 0.9, and (b) 1-15% by weight of a photoacid generator (PAG) on the basis of the weight of the polymer.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable plastisol and organosol photoresist and solder mask coating compositions are described herein. These compositions include an ethylenically unsaturated photopolymerizable liquid plasticizer; a particulate, thermoplastic resin is dispersed in the plasticizer, the said resin having a midpoint Tg greater than 110.degree. C. and an acid number greater than 110; a tertiary amine stabilizer; and a photoinitiator. The organosol includes a diluent along with the other ingredients.

Abstract: Formaldehyde-free aqueous binders compriseA) a polymer containing from 5 to [lacuna]% by weight of units derived from an ethylenically unsaturated acid anhydride or from an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid whose carboxyl groups can form an anhydride group, andB) an alkanolamine having at least two hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: A polypropylene-based resin composition comprising:(A) 50% by weight or more of a polypropylene-based resin;(B) 1 to 40% by weight of an inorganic filler; and(C) 0 to 40% by weight of an ethylene-.alpha.-olefin random copolymer rubber and/or a vinyl aromatic compound-containing rubber, the total amount of (A), (B) and (C) being 100% by weight, and(D) as antistatic agents, a glycerin C.sub.16 -C.sub.18 monofatty acid ester wherein the C.sub.18 content is 50% by weight or more; a diglycerin C.sub.16 -C.sub.18 fatty acid ester wherein the C.sub.18 content C.sub.16 -C.sub.18 alkyldiethanolamine wherein the C.sub.18 content is 50% by weight or more.

Abstract: Antistatic agents, adhesives and coatings with high antistatic properties under low humidity and temperature, which contain a quaternary ammonium salt of formula I: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is an alkyl radical having 1-5 carbon atoms, and R.sub.4 is an alkyl radical having 1-3 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rubber compositions containing an elastomer containing olefinic unsaturation and a bis anil compound of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different and are independently selected from alkyls having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms and X is selected from the group consisting of H; OH; OAlk where Alk is an alkyl having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms; COOH and; COO.sup.- M.sup.+ where M is a metal selected from the group consisting of Zn, Na, Ca and Mg; and y is 0 to 2.

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

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of an essentially solid phase state having as components, a liquid hydrophilic organic polymer, an aqueous salt solution containing at least one metallic or metalloid element, and a coagulating agent. The composition on calcination provides a metal-containing powder having an average particle size of 1 micrometer or less. Such metal-containing powders are of value in the preparation of industrial catalysts, ceramics, electronic components, or as fillers in plastics, paints or cosmetics.

Abstract: A product obtained by reacting a sulfonated amino resin and an amino group-containing substance in a weight ratio of from 1:0.05 to 1:3.

Abstract: Modifying agents for polyolefins enhance nucleation and crystallization of the polyolefins and provide improved optical and/or physical properties. The modifying agents are compounds of formulas (I) and (II): or a salt thereof, wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R4 and R8 are as defined in the specification.

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: This invention is a preapplied liquid adhesive whose components, when dried and heated, react to form a polymer. Laminates made with the thermoset adhesive withstand exposure to 240.degree. F. (116.degree. C.). The adhesive combines urethane dispersions, carboxyl functional acrylic latices and tertiary amine blocking agent.

Abstract: Pigment preparations comprising at leasta) 5 to 80% by weight, based on the preparation, of pigment,b) a paste-making agent which is liquid at 20.degree. C. under normal pressure,c) an amine and/or salt thereof with an average molecular weight, determined as the number-average, of M.sub.n .ltoreq.500 g/mol andd) a homo- and/or copolymer of ethylenically unsaturated monomers or comonomers having an average molecular weight, determined as the number-average, of M.sub.n =10,000-100,000,are suitable for pigmenting organic macromolecular material, in particular polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of water based coating compositions having extended storage stability. The composition includes separately stored polymeric binder component and a crosslinking component.These components are mixed prior to application over surfaces, such as, road surfaces. The polymeric binder component includes an anionically stabilized binder polymer having at least one reactive functional pendent moiety, or a blend of the binder polymer with a polyfunctional amine. The pot mix of the coating composition has extended storage stability. The waterborne road marking paints of the present invention exhibit improved wear resistance on road surfaces in terms of paint remaining on the road longer than waterborne road marking paints based on the storage stable component alone. The present invention provides road marking paints that can be applied by conventional road striping equipment and do not require special two component spray equipment.

Abstract: A water-based coating composition and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. It is suitable for coating a variety of substrates including polyolefinic substrates such as polypropylene, and operates without aromatic organic solvents.