Abstract: An emulsion-based latex aerosol paint comprises 5-50 weight percent of one or more hydrocarbon solvents, 0.05-10 weight percent of a surfactants with a Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance value of 4-10, 10-70 weight percent of a water-based coating emulsified into a mixture of the one or more solvents and the one or more surfactants. The emulsion-based latex aerosol paint may be additionally charged with a hydrocarbon propellant at a level of 5 to 50 weight percent. The hydrocarbon propellant may be selected from propane, butane, isobutene and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fracturing fluid comprising, in an aqueous medium: an associative polymer; and a labile surfactant, in an amount sufficient to reduce or inhibit the effect of increasing the viscosity induced by said associative polymer.

Abstract: An adhesion composition comprising a) a first polymer that is selected from the group consisting of acrylic polymers, acrylonitrile butadiene, butyl rubber, cellulose acetate, cellulose butyrate, epoxy resins, ethylene vinyl acetate, natural rubber, neoprene, phenolic polymers, polyurethanes, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, styrene butadiene rubber, casein, dextrin, starch, copolymers thereof and combinations thereof; b) a second polymer selected from the group consisting of ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer, oxidized polyethylene, oxidized ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, maleated polyolefin and combinations thereof; and c) a surfactant; where the composition is water-based, having a solids content of greater than about 30% based on the total weight of the composition, with a particle size of about 10 nm to about 2000 nm, and is adapted for adhesion to substrates; and where the first and second polymers are different.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition including 35 to 49% by weight of a polycarbonate resin; 41 to 55% by weight of a glass fiber having a rectangular or oval cross-sectional shape in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, in which its aspect ratio is 50 to 200; 1 to 10% by weight of an impact modifier having a core-shell structure; 1 to 10% by weight of an ethylene-(meth)acrylate-based copolymer; and 1 to 10% by weight of a rheology modifier containing a thermoplastic polyester-based polymer or a phosphate ester-based compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are plasticized, water-soluble films having favorable cold-water solubility, wet handling, and thermoforming characteristics, and which can include a PVOH resin made up of blend of two or more PVOH polymers each having a monomodal molecular weight distribution, and the PVOH resin characterized by a viscosity in a range of about 13.5 cP to about 20 cP (or a corresponding weight average molecular weight), a degree of hydrolysis of about 84% to about 92%, a polydispersity index value in a range of about 1 to about 5, a residual water content of about 4 wt. % to about 10 wt. %, and a Resin Selection Index value in a range of 0.255 to 0.315; methods of making the films; compositions including PVOH resins for making the films; and pouch and packet articles made from the films.

Abstract: Provided is a black ink composition containing a pigment, wherein the value calculated from the average particle diameter and the particle size distribution width of the pigment and the ink viscosity is regulated within a certain range, and the number of coarse particles contained in the ink composition is regulated to a certain value or less. The ink composition is excellent in ink storage stability and can give an image realized with good balance between color development, in particular, in high-speed printing and inhibition of a time-dependent change in printing density due to pigment sedimentation.

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 inkjet ink set including: an ink composition including water, a colorant, polymer particles having a glass transition temperature of 90° C. or higher, an organic amine and an inorganic salt; and a treatment liquid that includes an acidic compound and generates aggregation when comes into contact with the ink composition. The inkjet ink set and an image forming method using the same provide preservation stability and secured excellent jetting ability of the ink composition, and an image having image quality with suppressed formation of satellite droplets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyamide that is stabilized toward heat, light and/or bad weather by using a compound comprising at least one amine function and at least two aliphatic hydroxyl functions. The stabilizing compound may also be added to the polyamide to form stabilized polyamide compositions.

Abstract: A pourable glue formulation is provided. The pourable glue formulation includes a first urethane polymer, wherein the first urethane polymer is operative to provide adequate tensile strength to the formulation; a second urethane polymer, wherein the second urethane polymer is operative to provide adequate flexibility to the formulation; propylene glycol; an ester alcohol; a biocide; a crosslinking agent; a defoamer; and a viscosity modifier.

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: The ink set of the invention includes a first ink composition and a second ink composition. The first ink composition contains a first pigment and an alkanediol having 6 or less carbon atoms and having a normal boiling point of 245° C. or more. The content of the first pigment is 1.5% by mass or more, and the content of the alkanediol is 3% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less. The second ink composition contains a second pigment and a penetrant other than the alkanediol. The content of the second pigment is less than 1.5% by mass. The penetrant contained in the second ink composition has an osmotic force higher than that of the alkanediol contained in the first ink composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel bio-based dispersant comprising the reaction product of a natural triglyceridic oil, fatty acid oil or fatty acid oil derivative wherein said natural triglyceridic oil, fatty acid oil, or fatty acid oil derivative containing greater than about 80 percent of unsaturated or conjugated unsaturated fatty acids with a substrate capable of undergoing an ene or Diels Alder reaction to form an adduct that is further esterified and/or neutralized with an alkanolamine or alkoxylated alkanolamine.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to ready to use (wet) and setting (dry) repair products with antistatic additives having reduced persistent airborne dust particulates upon sanding thereof. Such wet and dry repair products include, in part, an antistatic additive(s) that can reduce or eliminate the static charge that forms in dust particulates when dried repair products, such as spackling compounds, cementitious materials, and joint compounds, are sanded, for example. In turn, this can help reduce the quantity of airborne dust particulates, the time in which they are suspended, and the distance they travel in a given room or job site. In one example, a repair product for use as a dry repair compound can include an anti-static additive, which can include a cationic charge, and optionally a metal complex. In another example, the repair product further includes water to define a wet or ready to use repair product.

Abstract: An ink set includes a first ink composition, and a second ink composition, in which the first ink composition contains a first pigment, and an alkyl diol having carbon atoms of 6 or less and a normal boiling point of 240° C. or more, the second ink composition contains a second pigment, and the alkyl diol, in the first ink composition, a content of the first pigment is 2.5% by weight or more, and a content of the alkyl diol is 3% by weight to 15% by weight, in the second ink composition, a content of the second pigment is less than 2.5% by weight, and the content of the alkyl diol is 8% by weight to 30% by weight, and the content of the alkyl diol in the second ink composition is greater than the content of the alkyl diol in the first ink composition.

Abstract: A new class of compounds, namely diamino alcohols, is described, along with a process for their production and their use as dispersing additives for coating formulations.

Abstract: Provided are polyhydroxy-diamine compounds of the formula I: or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. The compounds are useful as low additives for paints, coatings and epoxy formulations.

Abstract: An ink composition for ink jet recording, comprising: a dye; organic solvents; and water, the organic solvents including a first organic solvent satisfying a following property (A) and a second organic solvent not satisfying the property (A), and a ratio (S1/S2) of a content (S1) of the first organic solvent and a content (S2) of the second organic solvent being 15.3 or more and 205 or less: (A) when a mixture with polyvinyl alcohol is produced, a cluster having a mass of 70% or more based on a total mass of the mixture is formed and when a load of 5.3 g/mm2 or more and 7.1 g/mm2 or less is applied to the cluster, a cluster having a mass of 90% or more based on a total mass of the cluster is formed.

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

Abstract: A hardening accelerator for mineral binder compositions, in particular for cementitious binder compositions, is provided. The hardening accelerator contains a combination of a) a first amino alcohol (A) including at least one primary alcohol group, and b) a second amino alcohol (E) including at least one secondary alcohol group.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a polymer composition comprising a treated inorganic pigment, wherein the treated inorganic pigment comprises an inorganic pigment comprising a pigment surface area of about 30 to about 75 m2/g; wherein the pigment surface is treated with an organic treating agent comprising a polyalkanol alkane or a polyalkanol amine, present in the amount of at least about 1.5%, and wherein the treated inorganic pigment has a RHI (rat hole index) of about 7 to about 11.

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: A coating composition comprising a binder, a carrier, a pigment, cations selected from the group consisting of alkali metal cations, ammonium cations, and mixtures thereof, and at least one diamino alcohol selected from the group consisting of compounds of Formula I and compounds of Formula II. The present invention also provides a method for reducing the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of a coating composition having a binder, a carrier, and a pigment, which comprises including in the coating composition the aforesaid A) cations and B) at least one diamino alcohol. The diamino alcohol may be of Formula I: wherein R1 and R2 are independently C1-C10 alkyl, or R1 and R2, together with the carbon to which they are attached, form a C3-C12 cycloalkyl ring optionally substituted with C1-C6 alkyl. For example, the compound of Formula I may be 2-(2-amino-2-methylpropylamino)-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol.

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: The present invention provides a dispersant for a hydraulic composition containing N-methyldiethanolamine and a specific (meth)acrylic acid copolymer as a polycarboxylic acid copolymer dispersing agent to increase the fluidity of a hydraulic composition.

Abstract: A conformal coating that resists fouling by waterborne contamination in aquatic environments, a method for fabricating the coating, and a filter having such a coating are disclosed. The coating comprises a hydrophilic polymer and a surfactant wherein the surfactant undergoes a phase change upon exposure to a saline solution. Also disclosed are in situ methods for regenerating anti-fouling filters having the fouling resistant coating.

Abstract: Compositions and articles comprising rapidly-degrading materials are provided as are methods of making articles using compositions of the invention. The articles and compositions include polyvinyl alcohol and one or more stiffeners.

Abstract: A composition for the protection of sheer hosiery comprising: a styrene polymer; an octylacrylamide/acrylates/butylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer; a polyurethane-14 AMP-acrylates copolymer; and an AMP-100™ (amino methyl propanol) or triethanolamine emulsifier and surfactant; dissolved in a denatured alcohol/ethanol solvent and contained in a pump spray bottle. The composition to be sprayed on a detected imperfection and the surrounding area, and being allowed to dry, binding in a flexible, natural manner the elongated and broken fibers of the material to the surrounding weave thus preventing further damage to the hosiery.

Abstract: Of the many embodiments provided herein, one embodiment includes a method comprising: providing a drilling fluid comprising: an aqueous fluid; and a surfactant; and drilling a well bore in a subterranean formation comprising an oleaginous fluid using the drilling fluid, wherein the surfactant forms a micelle within the well bore; and removing an oil block in the formation.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an ink set which makes it possible to obtain recorded images that have a broad color reproduction range and a high saturation, as well as glossiness without conspicuous graininess caused by dot expression, and which in particular makes it possible to achieve an extreme suppression of graininess caused by dot expression in cases where the ink set is used on media that have a coating layer, and to obtain recorded images with extremely superior coloring characteristics in cases where the ink set is used on ordinary paper. The present invention provides an ink set comprising at least a yellow ink (Y), magenta ink (M), cyan ink (C) and red ink (R), wherein the L* values in the CIE-stipulated Lab display system of aqueous solutions of the respective inks diluted 1000 times by weight are in the following ranges: (Y): at least 89 but no more than 94, (M): at least 76 but no more than 93, (C): at least 74 and no more than 87, (R): at least 55 and no more than 74.

Abstract: A nanostructured composite is provided which comprises a matrix comprising carbon nanofibers, and a biochemical receptor, especially an enzyme, immobilized in the matrix, where the carbon nanofibers have been subject to an oxidation treatment. In a preferred embodiment, the nanostructured composite further comprises a biomimetically synthesized silica matrix.

Abstract: A composition for forming a ferroelectric thin film is a composition for forming a ferroelectric thin film consisting of a lead titanate-based perovskite film or a lead zirconate titanate-based complex perovskite film. The composition includes lead acetate, a stabilizing agent consisting of acetylacetone or diethanolamine, and polyvinylpyrrolidone. The ratio of the molar number of the monomer-converted polyvinylpyrrolidone to the molar number of the perovskite B site atoms included in the composition is more than 0 and less than 0.015. The weight-average molecular weight of the polyvinylpyrrolidone is 5,000 to 100,000.

Abstract: A nanoclay (NC) hybrid is provided as well as a method of producing the NC hybrid. The NC hybrid comprises silanized montmorillonite and an amine and is produced by mixing a silanizing agent and montmorillonite in a non-flammable solvent at elevated temperature. Also provided is a modified NC hybrid in which the montmorillonite is ammonium- or aminium-substituted.

Abstract: Novel anti-corrosion compositions and methods of using those solutions are provided. The solutions are preferably aqueous solutions comprising silicate and a silicate polymerization inhibitor. Upon contact with a metal surface to be protected, a silicate layer is formed on the surface, thus protecting that surface from corrosion. The solutions are useful in numerous systems, including oil and gas pipelines and wells and in amine treatment plants.

Abstract: A coated polymer foil is described and can be produced via coating of a polymer foil with an aqueous composition comprising (A) a polymer which is obtained via free-radical polymerization and which is composed of from 10 to 80% by weight of a compound selected from ethylenically unsaturated anhydrides and ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, the carboxylic acid groups of which can form an anhydride group, and (B) an alkanolamine having at least two hydroxy groups. The coating gives the polymer foil an oxygen barrier and can in particular be used for producing packaging.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer composition is disclosed which is used in the form of a cement grinding aid and makes it possible to effectively reduce the grinding time and to obtain cements exhibiting excellent characteristics. A cement grinding aid containing a combination of polymer A and known grinding aids is also disclosed.

Abstract: Products which decompose when exposed to water are disclosed. The products comprise polyvinyl alcohol, talc, polyethylene glycol, and one or more of fiberglass and a titanium complex. The hardness or softness of the products may be varied by varying the relative amounts of talc, fiberglass, and titanium complex used therein. The products may be formed into items such as golf tees, stakes for ground-anchored structures, pellets for firearms, survey stakes and flags.

Abstract: A compound having formula (I) wherein R1 is methyl or ethyl; R2 is hydrogen, methyl, CH2C(NH2)(R1)(CH2OH) or R2 groups combine to form a difunctional C2-C6 alkyl group; and X is a difunctional group selected from the group consisting of C2-C20 alkyl, C5-C20 cycloalkyl, C6-C10 aryl, C8-C20 aryl alkyl, C4-C20 heteroalkyl or C10-C20 aryl heteroalkyl.

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

Abstract: 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: The use of an amine in a method to manufacture an aqueous suspension of mineral matter by dispersion and/or grinding in the presence of at least one acrylic polymer. The amine enables the quantity of polymer dispersant to be reduced. In a preferred embodiment the quantity of acrylic dispersant is reduced, whilst keeping the same mineral matter content, and maintaining or even improving the rheology of the suspension over time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-containing coating composition thickened with a hydrophobically modified alkali soluble emulsion, wherein the composition is neutralized by a combination of an alkali metal hydroxide or ammonium hydroxide and a low VOC alkanolamine.

Abstract: Provided are polyhydroxy-diamine compounds of the formula I: or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. The compounds are useful as low additives for paints, coatings and epoxy formulations.

Abstract: Hydrolytically stable phosphites as secondary antioxidants for polymer resins comprising a phosphite and an amine compound. The phosphite may be a liquid phosphite composition. The amine compound may have the structure of formula I: wherein x is 1, 2 or 3; R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, and straight or branched C1-C6 alkyl, and R2 is selected from the group consisting of straight or branched C1-C30 alkyl.

Abstract: A pressurized ball point pen ink composition comprising 30-65% of organic solvent, 15-50% of resin, 0.1-3% of viscosity imparting agent, 0.01 to 1% of polyvinyl pyrrolidone, 2 to 20% of lubricant, 5-25% of colorant; and 0.1-5% of amines and/or 0.1 to 20% diols or polyols; amines and/or diols or polyols capable of forming temporary bridging between silica particles at the same time forming associative coupling between amines itself and diols or polyol itself to obtain the ink composition having viscosity of about 10K to 45K cps. The pressurized ball point pen ink composition further comprising higher alcohol as anti-leakage and plasticizing additive in the ink composition to reduce the viscosity of the ink composition from 13K to 15K cps to below 1 0000 cps. The ink composition prevents leakage, bobbling and other defects associated with the prior art at the same time gives pleasure while writing. The pen comprising, the above ink compositions, which are manufactured by the process of the invention.

Abstract: In a method of recycling printed paper, the collector chemical composition used to aid ink removal after pulping of the paper advantageously comprises an aqueous emulsion of a polysiloxane and a delivery aid for the polysiloxane, the delivery aid comprising one of more compounds selected from an alkali metal salt of a fatty acid moiety, and a nitrogenous salt of a fatty acid moiety, and a water-swellable polymer. The collector chemical composition is effective at low concentration, gives good brightness gain, low level of fibre loss, and effluent water low in siliceous material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizer system for halogenated polymers comprising, as component (A), calcium monocarbonatohydroxodialuminate of the formula (A) CamAl2(OH)6+2(m?1)CO3*nH2O??(A), where m=from 3.8 to 4.2, and n=from 0 to 3, and, as component (B), a catena-2,2?,2?-nitrilotrisethanolperchloratolithium or -sodium coordination polymer (B1) with a monomer unit of the formula where Mt=Li or Na, An=OClO3 and q=1, and/or a quaternary or ternary ammonium or phosphonium perchlorate (B2). The present invention further relates to compositions and articles comprising these stabilizer systems, and to the use of the systems and compositions.

Abstract: Provided are polyhydroxy-diamine compounds for use as neutralizing agents for paints and coatings. The compounds are of the formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a maintenance liquid for inkjet recording including at least water, an organic solvent, a basic compound and an acidic compound, and having pH of from 6.0 to 8.5.