Abstract: The present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing synthetic leather in which, after obtaining a thickened liquid by adding a thickening agent (B) with an oxyethylene group content of 2×10?2 mol/g or less to an aqueous urethane resin composition containing an aqueous urethane resin (A) having an acid value of 0.01 mgKOH/g or higher in a range of 0.01 to 30 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the aqueous urethane resin (A), the thickened liquid is coated on a base and coagulated with a coagulating agent (C) containing a metal salt (c-1). As the thickening agent, it is preferable to use one or more kinds of thickening agent that is selected from the group consisting of a cellulose thickening agent, an acryl thickening agent, and a urethane thickening agent. Furthermore, as the metal salt (c-1), calcium nitrate is preferable.

Abstract: A method for producing an ablative resin by carrying out a reduction reaction for the reduction of a compound of formula A, followed by a polymerization reaction, formula A being the following:

Abstract: Examples provide inkjet ink sets and related methods. An ink set may include a pre-treatment fixing fluid, an ink, and a post-treatment fluid including a binder and a surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value of greater than about 12.

Abstract: Particulate binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. The binder composition for producing composite lignocellulose products can include an aldehyde based resin and a filler, an extender, or a combination thereof. The binder composition can be in the form of particulates. The particulates can each comprises the filler, the extender, or the combination thereof and the aldehyde based resin.

Abstract: A hybrid swellable material employs an oleophilic elastomer as a matrix admixed with an organic material derived from soy that is water swellable in brine, as well as fresh water. Various downhole tools may be made using this hybrid swellable material.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive composition comprising a protein component, an AE adduct component and an isocyanate component. Also disclosed is a composite and a method of making a composite comprising a substrate and the adhesive composition of the present invention.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides pre-treatment compositions and related methods. As such, a pre-treatment coating for a print medium can include an evaporable solvent, a matrix, and a wax. The matrix can include from 50 wt % to 80 wt % of a fixer and from 5 wt % to 20 wt % of a low Tg latex. The wax can be present at from 5 wt % to 30 wt %. The weight percentages of the matrix and the wax are based on a total amount present in the pre-treatment coating after removal of the solvent.

Abstract: Soy products or compositions are treated with a food grade iodate compound or a cystine compound to reduce levels of methanethiol, sulfites and sulfite free-radicals, sulfate free radicals and other free radicals generated from sulfite free radicals in the soy products or compositions by 1% to 95%.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods for enhancing blood coagulation in a subject. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, an amount of a non-anticoagulant sulfated polysaccharide (NASP) is administered to a subject to enhance blood coagulation in the subject. Also provided are methods for preparing a NASP composition having blood coagulation enhancing activity. Compositions and kits for practicing methods of the invention are also described.

Abstract: A method for improving blood HDL/LDL cholesterol ratio, reducing blood triglyceride level, reducing blood sugar level, and/or reducing body weight, that includes ingesting a composition containing a concentrated soybean germ product. The soybean germ product includes soybean germ protein; 1.0% by weight or less of saponin relative to the total weight of the soybean germ product; and 0.5% by weight or less of isoflavone relative to the total weight of the soybean germ product.

Abstract: A polypropylene resin having: (1) a melt flow rate (MFR) of 6 to 100 g/10 minutes, (2) a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn), measured by gel permeation chromatography, of 3 to 6, and (3) a 116° C. non-eluted component content (100-W116(%)) of 50% or more and a content of components eluted at 90° C. or less (W90) of 10 to 30%, measured by temperature-rising fractional chromatography (TREF).

Abstract: A rubber composition has a base rubber, a filler which is a protein, including soy protein, derived from byproducts resulting from the manufacture of biodiesel fuel and a coupling agent.

Abstract: The present application provides dental fillers, and methods of making and using dental fillers that include a treated surface that includes a caseinate. Dental compositions including such dental fillers can be useful for delivering ions to the oral environment. Dental compositions, and methods of using dental compositions that include a caseinate and a hardenable resin or a water-dispersible, polymeric film former are also provided.

Abstract: A hybrid swellable material employs an oleophilic elastomer as a matrix admixed with an organic material derived from soy that is water swellable in brine, as well as fresh water. Various downhole tools may be made using this hybrid swellable material.

Abstract: The invention is directed to composition, preparation and use of composite materials based on an adhesive with solids levels above 45% by weight that contain stable polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resins (PAE resins) of solids greater than 40% where the relative high solids of the PAE enables the high solids content of the adhesive. Furthermore, at least 45% of the solids portion of the adhesive is made up of a combination of the solids of the PAE resin and the solids of the protein source. The invention is also directed an adhesive comprised of the PAE in combination with a soy protein source. The invention is also directed toward use of the adhesive in composite materials and in particular wood containing composite materials, and more specifically wood fiber or particle based composites.

Abstract: A method of forming a stable latex polymer emulsion is provided which includes mixing one or more monomers including polymerizable acid monomers, esters, and unsaturated monomers with water and a soy protein. The emulsion is then polymerized and may be formed into adhesive compositions having improved water resistance and mechanical strength.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composition comprising defatted soy flour and a natural rubber in aqueous or dried form. There is also disclosed rubber compositions comprising the compositions comprising defatted soy flour and a natural rubber. There is further disclosed use of the compositions comprising defatted soy flour and a natural rubber, as well as use of rubber compositions including the compositions comprising defatted soy flour and a natural rubber, in the production of various products such as pneumatic tires and tire components, and the like.

Abstract: An improved composite wood adhesive extender, a method of producing the extender, and an adhesive mixture including the extender are provided, wherein the extender has performance satisfactory to the manufacturing needs of composite and ply wood products, while also extending the adhesive at a reasonable cost. The adhesive mixture may comprise a primary and secondary extender. The primary extender is composed of a wood-based product. The secondary extender of the present invention is composed of an amylaceous material comprising 100% substantially uncooked flour or starch, or an amylaceous material comprising 100% substantially uncooked flour or starch blended with a high fiber by-product. Alternatively, the secondary extender is composed of pre-gelatinized flour or starch and a mixture of pre-gelatinized flour or starch with flour comprising an advantageous quantity of raw starch. The secondary extender may substitute for about 25-40% of the primary extender on about a 1:1 ratio basis.

Abstract: The present application provides dental fillers, and methods of making and using dental fillers that include a treated surface that includes a caseinate. Dental compositions including such dental fillers can be useful for delivering ions to the oral environment. Dental compositions, and methods of using dental compositions that include a caseinate and a hardenable resin or a water-dispersible, polymeric film former are also provided.

Abstract: A fibrous product is described that comprises biodegradable fibers on a substrate. The fibers originate from a deposition solution that comprises a protein-based component and a carrier polymer component, each configured so that the resulting deposition solution can be deposited using electro-deposition techniques. In one embodiment, the proteins in the deposition solution are denatured in a manner that modifies the viscosity of the resulting deposition solution so that the deposition solution is compatible with electro-spinning.

Abstract: Strengthened soy protein based biodegradable composition comprises plasticized or unplasticized cured soy protein strengthened with green strengthening agent. Green strengthening agents include nanoclay, microfibrillated cellulose, nanofibrillated cellulose, cured green polysaccharide and green fibers, filaments, yarns, and fabrics and combinations of these. These can be fabricated into composites.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulverulent adhesive for textile reinforcing inserts, which is dispersible in water, for the production of reinforced rubber products. The adhesive thereby comprises an at least partially capped, low-molecular isocyanate, a wetting agent, a binder and also possibly further additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to prepare self-binding pigment particles comprising at least one step a) of grinding one or more binders and one or more mineral materials in an aqueous environment to obtain a suspension, characterised in that, prior to and/or during step a), a copolymer is added in the form of an aqueous solution, said copolymer resulting from the polymerisation of: 2.1) at least one anionic monomer that is an alkene; 2.2) at least one oxyalkylated monomer that is an alkene, wherein the oxyalkyl group has a terminal hydrophobic alkyl, aryl, alkyl aryl or aryl alkyl group having 10 to 32 carbon atoms; 2.3) optionally, at least one other monomer that is an acrylic ester, a preferred acrylic ester being ethyl acrylate, and/or an unsaturated amide, a preferred unsaturated amide being acrylamide, as well as to the products obtained by this process, and uses of these products.

Abstract: A high-strength glue stick formulation that includes water; a defoamer; a bactericide; an oil; polyvinylpyrrolidone; a plurality of polyurethane dispersions; dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether; sodium stearate; casein; sodium hydroxide; and at least one adhesion promoter.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive composition comprising a protein component, an AE adduct component and an isocyanate component. Also disclosed is a composite and a method of making a composite comprising a substrate and the adhesive composition of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to an improved process for making elastomeric polyisoprene articles. In particular, the process of the invention is a system which produces synthetic polyisoprene articles exhibiting tensile strength properties similar to that of solvent-based processes using natural rubber latex. The process comprises an accelerator composition at the pre-cure stage comprising a dithiocarbamate, a thiazole and a guanidine compound. In a preferred embodiment, the accelerator composition comprises zinc diethyldithiocarbamate (ZDEC), zinc 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (ZMBT) and diphenyl guanidine (DPG), in conjunction with a stabilizer, such as sodium caseinate. The invention also includes an elastomeric polyisoprene product made by the process, such as a surgeon's glove.

Abstract: The invention is directed to composition, preparation and use of composite materials based on an adhesive with solids levels above 45% by weight that contain stable polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resins (PAE resins) of solids greater than 40% where the relative high solids of the PAE enables the high solids content of the adhesive. Furthermore, at least 45% of the solids portion of the adhesive is made up of a combination of the solids of the PAE resin and the solids of the protein source. The invention is also directed an adhesive comprised of the PAE in combination with a soy protein source. The invention is also directed toward use of the adhesive in composite materials and in particular wood containing composite materials, and more specifically wood fiber or particle based composites.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solvent-free polyurethane-based artificial leather having the texture of human skin, and particularly to artificial leather comprising soy protein isolate and solvent-free polyurethane resin, where the use of soy protein isolate provides a higher water content than that of the conventional artificial leather to improve sensitivity properties such as tactile sensation and the use of the solvent-free polyurethane resin provides higher heat resistance and better mechanical properties than those of the conventional artificial leather, without using an organic solvent, thereby enabling to maintain clean indoor air.

Abstract: An adhesive binder comprising a phenol-formaldehyde resin, polyvinyl ester resin, and a protein is disclosed. The adhesive binder is useful for preparing wood composites.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a composition prepared from a Class 1 member, a Class 2 member, and a Class 3 member, said Class 1 member contributing approximately 0.1 percent to approximately 10 percent by dry weight of said composition, said Class 2 member contributing approximately 1 percent to approximately 10 percent by dry weight of said composition, and said Class 3 member contributing an amount up to a balance by dry weight of said composition.

Abstract: An injection molding material that includes a renewable resin containing a combination of renewable polymers (e.g., starch and plant protein) and a plasticizer is provided. Although such compounds are normally difficult to process into thermoplastics, the present inventors have discovered that injection molding materials may nevertheless be formed by melt blending the renewable resin with a synthetic resin (e.g., polyolefin) while selectively controlling the nature of the resins and their relative concentrations. In this manner, a morphology may be achieved in which the renewable resin is present as a discontinuous phase that is dispersed within a continuous phase of the synthetic resin (e.g., “island-in-the-sea” morphology). The discontinuous and continuous phases may each constitute from about 30 vol. % to about 70 vol. %, and in some embodiments, from about 40 vol. % to about 60 vol. %.

Abstract: A first variant of an adhesive composition for making a lignocellulosic composite includes soy protein and/or lignin; at least one substantially formaldehyde-free curing agent that includes at least one amine, amide, imine, imide, or nitrogen-containing heterocyclic functional group that can react with at least one functional group of the soy protein; and at least one compound selected from a boron compound, a group IA oxide or hydroxide, or a group IIA oxide or hydroxide. A second variant of an adhesive composition includes a first component selected from soy protein and/or lignin; and at least one substantially formaldehyde-free curing agent selected from a reaction product of epichlorohydrin with ethylenediamine, a reaction product of epichlorohydrin with bis-hexamethylenetriamine, or a reaction product of epichlorohydrin with hexamethylenediamine.

Abstract: A method of forming a stable latex polymer emulsion is provided which includes mixing one or more monomers including polymerizable acid monomers, esters, and unsaturated monomers with water and a soy protein. The emulsion is then polymerized and may be formed into adhesive compositions having improved water resistance and mechanical strength.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an adhesive composition comprising a protein component, an azetidinium functionalized polymer component and a viscosity modifying component. The preferred protein is a soy protein and the viscosity modifying component is preferably a sulfite reducing agent, a thiol, or combinations thereof. The invention provides for a high solids, lower viscosity adhesive formulation. The present invention also relates to a composite and a method of making a composite comprising a substrate and the adhesive composition of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides wood adhesive binder compositions comprising a naturally occurring protein component, e.g. soy flour, and an oxazoline-functional group containing polymer or resin component, the two components in a solids weight ratio of from 60:40 to 98:2. As formulated, the compositions may comprise from 40 to 98 wt. % of the naturally occurring protein component, preferably, 50 wt. % or more. Preferably, the wood adhesive binder further comprises lignins or lignosulfonate. Where the wood adhesive binder compositions comprise lignins or lignosulfonates, they remain more fluid and workable at a higher pH such as, for example, 4.5 or more. Any of the compositions may be formulated with one or more in situ acid generator compound to insure more rapid cure on heating or pressing. The binder enables the provision of mechanically sound, low cost and biodegradable composites, such as, medium density fiberboard (MDF).

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method of producing a stable heat denatured soy/urea adhesive having improved wet and dry strengths, with more efficient production and lower production costs. The method comprises combining urea with soy flour that has been heated until denatured and substantially free from urease activity. The soy flour is preferably heated to a temperature of at least 81° C. up to 100° C. for at least 15 to 500 minutes. Optionally, the method may also include adding a crosslinking agent, diluent or both to the soy flour/urea adhesive and/or adding an emulsified or dispersed polymer. Adhesives and dispersions prepared according to the methods of this invention offer increased stability and strength properties.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to an improved process for making elastomeric polyisoprene articles. In particular, the process of the invention is a system which produces synthetic polyisoprene articles exhibiting tensile strength properties similar to that of solvent-based processes using natural rubber latex. The process comprises an accelerator composition at the pre-cure stage comprising a dithiocarbamate, a thiazole and a guanidine compound. In a preferred embodiment, the accelerator composition comprises zinc diethyldithiocarbamate (ZDEC), zinc 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (ZMBT) and diphenyl guanidine (DPG), in conjunction with a stabilizer, such as sodium caseinate. The invention also includes an elastomeric polyisoprene product made by the process, such as a surgeon's glove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypropylene/soybean protein composition for a bio-composite material for an automotive interior or exterior material, a bio-composite sheet prepared by using the composition and its preparation method, and particularly relates to composition for a bio-composite material comprising polypropylene resin, soy protein particles and ZnSO4. The bio-composite sheet prepared by using the composite material composition is light in weight and superior in strength, elasticity in bending, moldability and price competitiveness. This is pleasant to the touch and also eco-friendly because it can be recycled into other applications through some recycling processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solvent-free polyurethane-based artificial leather having the texture of human skin, and particularly to artificial leather comprising soy protein isolate and solvent-free polyurethane resin, where the use of soy protein isolate provides a higher water content than that of the conventional artificial leather to improve sensitivity properties such as tactile sensation and the use of the solvent-free polyurethane resin provides higher heat resistance and better mechanical properties than those of the conventional artificial leather, without using an organic solvent, thereby enabling to maintain clean indoor air.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of natural fiber and polymer composites is described. Thermoplastically processed plasticized soy flour based plastics are used with thermoplastic polymers. Polymers of soy flour and an in situ polymerized polyvinyl polymer which links proteins and carbohydrates in the flour to form the polymer are used. The composites are useful in engineering materials.

Abstract: A first variant of an adhesive composition for making a lignocellulosic composite includes soy protein and/or lignin; at least one substantially formaldehyde-free curing agent that includes at least one amine, amide, imine, imide, or nitrogen-containing heterocyclic functional group that can react with at least one functional group of the soy protein; and at least one compound selected from a boron compound, a group IA oxide or hydroxide, or a group IIA oxide or hydroxide. A second variant of an adhesive composition includes a first component selected from soy protein and/or lignin; and at least one substantially formaldehyde-free curing agent selected from a reaction product of epichlorohydrin with ethylenediamine, a reaction product of epichlorohydrin with bis-hexamethylenetriamine, or a reaction product of epichlorohydrin with hexamethylenediamine.

Abstract: A rubber composition has a base rubber, a filler which is a protein, including soy protein, derived from byproducts resulting from the manufacture of biodiesel fuel and a coupling agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid absorbent thermoplastic composition, which contains particles of a superabsorbent material having angle-lacking shapes. The composition is particularly suitable to be used in absorbent articles for personal hygiene, specifically in disposable absorbent articles, which have one or more transparent regions.

Abstract: Cured rubber compositions with reduced divalent metal levels and improved physical properties are prepared using methods that limit or avoid a deleterious side reaction, and that make activator compounds available only during cure and not earlier during mixing. Specifically, the presence of activator soap (or of components that can form the activator soap in situ) and silica filler together is avoided or minimized in process steps where the temperature would tend to be above 100° C. or 110° C. The use of ZnO for example can be reduced by as much as 90˜95% in a typical rubber compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a variety of extended polyacrylic acid based binder compositions comprising a low molecular weight polyacrylic acid (typically hypophosphite or sulfite terminated), a crosslinking agent (such as triethanolamine or glycerol) and one or more water soluble materials, such as lignin, low molecular weight starch and soybean protein. The extended binder composition of the present invention provides a lower cost binder composition without degrading the performance and may be selected to alter one or more characteristics of the basic binder composition such binder wetting, emulsion compatibility, dust suppression and wash water flow properties.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel rapidly biodegradable polylactide resin composition while maintaining the good mechanical strength and physical properties of polylactide. This biodegradable polylactide resin composition comprises at least one protein selected from silk, gelatin, keratin, elastin, gluten, zein, or soybean. This composition further comprises degraded mannan, and furthermore, a filler.

Abstract: A composition for treating a keratin based substrate that includes a cosmetically acceptable medium containing a water-soluble interjacent complex. The water-soluble interjacent complex includes a first water-soluble polymer and a second water-soluble polymer formed by polymerizing one or more water-soluble monomers in the presence of the first water-soluble polymer. The water-soluble interjacent complex is characterized in that it forms a solution in water that is free of insoluble polymer particles. The water-soluble interjacent complex is used in a method of treating a keratin based substrate, whereby a cosmetically acceptable medium is applied to the substrate and contains from 0.1-20% by weight of the water-soluble interjacent complex.

Abstract: A non-irritating, non-allergenic and non-toxic bioadhesive composition can be obtained by providing a bioadhesive composition including a polyphenolic protein derived from byssus-forming mussels and, b) a polymer comprising carbohydrate groups. The bioadhesive composition does not contain any enzyme or chemical cross-linking agent. Optionally, the composition may contain an oxidising agent and/or a filler protein. Preferably, the composition is provided as a kit of at least two parts, namely the polyphenolic protein and the polymer comprising carbohydrate groups, respectively. The composition is especially suitable as an adhesive in ophthalmic therapy.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to an improved process for making elastomeric polyisoprene articles. In particular, the process of the invention is a system which produces synthetic polyisoprene articles exhibiting tensile strength properties similar to that of solvent-based processes using natural rubber latex. The process comprises an accelerator composition at the pre-cure stage comprising a dithiocarbamate, a thiazole and a guanidine compound. In a preferred embodiment, the accelerator composition comprises zinc diethyldithiocarbamate (ZDEC), zinc 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (ZMBT) and diphenyl guanidine (DPG), in conjunction with a stabilizer, such as sodium caseinate. The invention also includes an elastomeric polyisoprene product made by the process, such as a surgeon's glove.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of protective colloid-stabilized aqueous dispersions.