Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a plastisol acrylic polymer which can have a satisfactory adhesion property even when the heating time is short and the heating temperature is low, and which has excellent storage stability. The method comprises (1) a step of polymerizing an acrylic monomer mixture (a) to produce a polymer (A) and (2) a step of polymerizing an acrylic monomer mixture (b) in a dispersion containing the polymer (A), wherein a monomer having a hydroxy group is contained in the acrylic monomer mixture (a), a monomer having an acetoacetyl group or a block isocyanate group is contained in the acrylic monomer mixture (b), and the dissolution parameter (SA) for the polymer (A) and the dissolution parameter (SB) for a polymer (B) produced by the polymerization of the acrylic monomer mixture (b) are different from each other.

Abstract: A composition may include a binder; a coalescing agent with the general formula of wherein Z is C1-C10, wherein X is —H and Y is ?O or X is ?O and Y is —H or —CH3, and wherein R1 and R2 are independently selectable and comprise a C1-C12 or derivative thereof; and a solvent. The composition may be used in products like a paint, a coating, an adhesive, an ink, a toner, a sealant, a stain, a glaze, a carpet backing, and a primer.

Abstract: A two-part sealant composition, wherein this composition comprises a first part and a second part. The first part comprises a polymer selected from a silane-terminated polyurethane or a silane-terminated polyether, wherein this polymer is present in an amount of up to 100% by weight of the first part of the sealant composition. The second part comprises a plasticiser that it is compatible with the polymer and a filler comprising at least 0.5% by weight of residual water, wherein the filler comprises at least one rheological filler, and wherein the filler is present in an amount of 80-20% by weight of the second part of the sealant composition. The first and second parts are separated from one another, and the amount of polymer present in the first part makes up 4-50% by weight of the first and second parts taken together. In use, the first and second pans are mixed to achieve a cured substance having a 48 hour Shore A hardness in the range of 25-70.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive. The hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive is particularly well suited for flexible substrates such as plastic and paperboard packaging.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive or sealant comprising (A) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyureas, polyacrylates, polysulphides, silylated polyurethanes, silylated polyureas, silylated polyethers, silylated polysulphides and silyl-terminated acrylates, and (B) at least 0.32% by weight of 2-ethylhexyl methyl terephthalate, based on the overall adhesive or sealant. A process is disclosed for preparing the adhesive or sealant, and also disclosed is the use thereof for producing material bonds between parts to be joined.

Abstract: A sealant composition having from about 0.1 to about 90 weight % of a polymer selected from the group consisting of butyls, acrylics, urethanes, polysulfides, and silicone modified polymers, and at least one C4 to C8 alkyl terephthalate.

Abstract: An architectural paint is disclosed which comprises a film-forming binder polymer, cotton fibers, and glass bubbles. The paint, in some embodiments, is capable of covering defects in a wall surface.

Abstract: A polyvinyl chloride-type covering material for electric wire that has an excellent damage-resistance property, cold-resistance property and low-temperature property after aging. The covering material containing a polyvinyl chloride comprises, with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polyvinyl chloride, (A) 15 to 30 parts by mass of a plasticizer comprising 15 parts by mass or more of one or more plasticizers selected from trimellitate plasticizers and pyromellitate plasticizers, (B) 2 to 10 parts by mass of a chlorinated polyolefin, and (C) 1 to 6 parts by mass of a methyl methacrylate-butadiene-styrene copolymer.

Abstract: Compositions of pigment concentrate suitable for phase change ink comprising a an ink base and an amine based dispersant. Particularly, the ink base includes a diester crystalline compound having a structure of Formula I: wherein each R1, R2, R3, and R4 is independently H or alkyl; p is from about 1 to about 40, and q is from about 1 to about 40.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to blocked prepolymers. More specifically, the invention generally relates to plastisol compositions comprising the blocked prepolymers. The blocked prepolymer is the reaction product of at least an isocyanate terminated prepolymer and a blocking agent, wherein the blocking agent is a nitrogen containing blocking agent. The isocyanate terminated prepolymer is the reaction product of at least one or more polyols comprising at least one polyol having an amine initiator and a stoichiometric excess of one or more organic polyisocyanate components.

Abstract: Disclosed are a plasticizer that, when used for a heat-resistant resin composition, improves elongation retention, enhances aging resistance and heat resistance, and exhibits superior tensile strength, tensile strength retention, heating loss or the like before and after heating, thus contributing to enhancement in physical properties of the heat-resistant resin, a plasticizer composition, a heat-resistant resin composition and a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: Compositions of polymer blends of polyvinylchloride (PVC), a low molecular weight plasticizer and polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) are described. In certain embodiments, the PHA is a poly-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate copolymer having a weight percent 4-hydroxybutyrate of 30-45%. In other embodiments the PHA is a multiphase P3HB-4HB copolymer blend having one phase fully amorphous. The PHA is mixed with the PVC and low molecular weight plasticizer to optimize the PVC's optical, thermal and mechanical properties. In certain embodiments, the polymer is branched with optionally additives that improve properties. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. The invention also includes articles, films and laminates comprising the compositions.

Abstract: There is provided a silicon-containing composition for forming a pattern reversal film that can be reworked by an organic solvent that is normally used for the removal of resist patterns. A composition for forming a pattern reversal film, characterized by comprising: polysiloxane; an additive; and an organic solvent, wherein the polysiloxane has a structural unit of Formula (1) and a structural unit of Formula (2): (where R1 is a C1-8 alkyl group), and (where R2 is an acryloyloxy group or a methacryloyloxy group; and n is an integer of 2 to 4), and the additive is an organic acid having at least two of a carboxy group and/or a hydroxy group; and a pattern reversal film and a method for forming a reversal pattern by use of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polycarbonate resin composition and a molded product formed of the same. The polycarbonate resin composition includes a polycarbonate resin and three types of UV stabilizers including a first benzotriazole UV stabilizer, a second benzotriazole UV stabilizer, and a bismalonate UV stabilizer to improve heat stability, weather resistance, and visible light transmittance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl butyrate, polyalkyl (meth)acrylate and copolymers thereof, and diisononyl terephthalate (DINT) as plasticizer, where the average degree of branching of the isononyl groups of the ester is in the range from 1.15 to 2.5, and at least one additional plasticizer which reduces processing temperature. The invention further relates to mouldings produced from the composition and to the use of the composition for floor coverings, wall coverings (e.g. wallpapers), tarpaulins or coated textiles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of diisononyl terephthalate (DINT) as plasticizer for enhancing the low-temperature flexibilization and/or for enhancing the permanence in polymer compositions for thermoplastic applications.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive tape for anticorrosion steel pipe protection used primarily in cases of repair and maintenance, comprising vinyl base-tape laminated with a nitrile rubber-based adhesive of the following composition: about 30.7 to about 34.0% (w/w) solid butadiene acrylonitrile rubber (NBR); about 0.57 to about 0.63% (w/w) antioxidant; about 9.7 to about 12.9% (w/w) hydrocarbon resin; about 1.52 to about 1.68% (w/w) zinc oxide; about 8.7 to about 9.5% (w/w) liquid butadiene acrylonitrile rubber. (NBR); about 4.0 to about 4.4% (w/w) aluminium hydrosilicate; about 5.5 to about 7.5% (w/w) diisononyl phthalate; about 0.66 to about 0.74% (w/w) carbon black; about 1.5 to about 1.7% (w/w) amorphous silica; and about 25.8 to about 38.8% (w/w) magnesium and calcium carbonate. The tape exhibits a good ability to conform to irregular surfaces, good elasticity, good impact resistance, excellent pipe adhesion and good cathodic detachment.

Abstract: An organic polymer, having a number-average molecular weight of 800 to 15,000, and comprising 0.5 or more but less than 1.2 reactive silicon groups in each molecule of the polymer on average, in which the reactive silicon groups are introduced into one-side out of terminals thereof, and heightening, in particular, the proportion of molecules (of the polymer) into each of which the silicon group is introduced.

Abstract: An activatable adhesive that is formulated to readily absorb energy from a given radiation source, an activatable adhesive label that incorporates such an activatable adhesive, a system for activating such labels, and related methods and uses are described. The activatable adhesive includes a plasticizer, a tackifier, and an adhesive base polymer that includes butyl acrylate, styrene, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, and acrylic acid.

Abstract: A method of preparing a coating composition. The method comprises preparing a mixture that includes a releasing agent, thickening agents, and vinyl acetate-acrylic copolymer. Another embodiment is a method of forming a film, comprising, providing the coating composition and applying the coating composition to a surface. Another embodiment is a protective coating comprising a film, that includes the coating composition, applied to a surface of a manufactured product.

Abstract: An antistatic composition containing various types of polymers such as a polyamide, an aliphatic polyester, an elastomer thereof and a polyurethane elastomer, and a metal salt in specific amounts, and preferably, an antistatic composition in which an additive component such as an organic compound which has an —{O(AO)n}— group (A represents an alkylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and n represents an integer of 1 to 7) and all molecular chain terminals of which are CH3 and/or CH2 groups is compounded as needed.

Abstract: A composition includes: at least one aliphatic or semi-aliphatic polyester containing at least 70 mol % of saturated aliphatic units, whereby the units can be obtained by polycondensation of monomers selected from among saturated hydroxyalkanoic acids having formula HO—CxH2x—COOH, saturated dicarboxylic acids having formula HOOC—CxH2x—COOH, and saturated diols having formula HO—CxH2x—OH, wherein x=1-20, preferably 1-6, the rest of the units being formed by aromatic units; and at least one alkyl ester of 1,4:3,6-dianhydro hexitol selected from among alkyl monoesters and alkyl diesters of isosorbide, isomannide and isoidide. A a method for producing one such composition and to the different uses of one such composition are also described.

Abstract: A polyamide composition for surface-mounted components is described. Also described are compositions for surface-mounted components (SMCs) including a semiaromatic polyamide modified by a hydroxyaromatic compound, reinforcing fillers, and a flame retardant. Further, the compositions have many advantages linked to the uses thereof in lead-free reflow soldering processes, in particular a good dimensional stability and a blistering resistance during the use of articles produced from these compositions.

Abstract: A polyvinyl chloride composition having polyvinyl chloride resin and a plasticizer ester selected from di-butyl terephthalate, di-isobutyl terephthalate, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A curable composition contains (A) a polyorganosiloxane base polymer having an average per molecule of at least two aliphatically unsaturated organic groups, optionally (B) a crosslinker having an average per molecule of at least two silicon bonded hydrogen atoms, (C) a catalyst, (D) a thermally conductive filler, and (E) an organic plasticizer. The composition can cure to form a thermally conductive silicone gel or rubber. The thermally conductive silicone rubber is useful as a thermal interface material, in both TIM1 and TIM2 applications. The curable composition may be wet dispensed and then cured in situ in an (opto)electronic device, or the curable composition may be cured to form a pad with or without a support before installation in an (opto)electronic device.

Abstract: Plasticiser blends of C10 to C14 dialkyl phthalates or C8 to C10 trimellitates and C11 to C14 dialkyl adipates are provided. The blends may be used in the manufacture of flexible PVC formulations, for example, as wire and cable coatings, having in several embodiments, good performance over a wide temperature range and are particularly useful for automotive cables.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforced composite having an unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) matrix reinforced by means of elongated steel element provided with a coating of acrylate based polymer. The yield strength of elongated steel element of the present invention at 0.01% permanent elongation is at least 1500 MPa. The invention also relates to In one aspect, the present invention relates to a reinforced composite having an unplasticized PVC matrix reinforced by means of elongated steel element, wherein said elongated steel element is coated with a layer of acrylate based polymer followed by a coating of tie layer, wherein said tie layer comprises a mixture of PVC and a plasticizer.

Abstract: Fibers formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and oils are disclosed, where the oil is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are nonwoven webs and articles formed from fibers of these compositions.

Abstract: A flameproof thermoplastic resin composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin; (B) about 1 to about 40 parts by weight of a sublimational filler; and (C) about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of a flame retardant. The thermoplastic resin composition can solve the problems of high specific gravity and deterioration of flame retardancy caused by adding a conventional filler.

Abstract: A film contains a mixture of at least one non-aromatic plasticizer having a polarity, expressed by the formula 100×O/(C+H), of less than/equal to 9.4 wherein O, C and H represent the number of oxygen, carbon and hydrogen atoms in the respective molecule, and a polyvinyl (iso)acetal having a proportion of polyvinyl (iso)acetal groups of 60 to 85% by weight and a proportion of polyvinyl alcohol groups of 14 to 40% by weight. The films may be used in the automotive industry, in windscreens, in the field of architecture, in façade components, or for the production of photovoltaic modules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an additive as well as a process to improve the adhesion of a mortar to a building substrate, wherein the mortar is mixed with said additive and is applied to a building substrate selected from the group of polystyrene-containing substrates, polyolefin-containing substrates or polyvinyl chloride-containing substrates, the additive containing (i) a plasticizer that is liquid at 50° C. or lower, has a boiling point of 100° C. or higher, and that has a solubility parameter ? 25° C. between 22.5 MPa1/2 and MPa1/2; (ii) optionally, a filler that has a BET surface area of at least 40 m2/g; (iii) optionally, a biopolymer, (iv) optionally, a protective colloid; and (v) optionally, a water-insoluble film-forming (co)polymer based on ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The invention also covers an additive and a kit of parts suitable for use in the above process.

Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures of diisononyl esters of terephthalic acid, characterized in that the isomeric nonyl radicals bound in the ester mixture have an average degree of branching of 1.0 to 2.2. Said mixtures can advantageously be used as softeners or part of a softener composition in plastics or plastic components.

Abstract: Provided herein is a polyvinylbutyral (PVB) resin having a meso/racemic stereoisomer ratio of from about 2.5 to about 5.0. Further provided herein is a plasticized PVB composition comprising the PVB resin. Manipulation of the PVB stereoisomer ratio can provide an additional method of controlling the physical properties of the PVB composition, in addition to or in lieu of changing additives or otherwise manipulating the PVB composition.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive or sealant comprising (A) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyureas, polyacrylates, aqueous polyacrylates, silicones, polysulphides, silylated polyurethanes, silylated polyureas, silylated polyethers, silylated polysulphides and silyl-terminated acrylates, and (B) at least one ester of an aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic or tricarboxylic acid with a C10 alcohol component comprising 2-propylheptanol or comprising a C10 alcohol mixture comprising 2-propylheptanol and at least one of the C10 alcohols 2-propyl-4-methylhexanol, 2-propyl-5-methylhexanol, 2-isopropylheptanol, 2-isopropyl-4-methylhexanol, 2-isopropyl-5-methylhexanol and/or 2-propyl-4,4-dimethylpentanol, the aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic or tricarboxylic acid being selected from the group consisting of citric acid, phthalic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, and trimellitic acid, the adhesive or sealant containing no isononyl benzoate.

Abstract: Provided are an antifouling coating composition that contains: a hydrolyzable resin having a specific silicon-containing group and a metal-atom-containing group containing a divalent metal atom M; and a thermoplastic resin and/or a plasticizer, wherein the total content of the thermoplastic resin and/or plasticizer per 100 parts by mass of the hydrolyzable resin is 3 to 100 parts by mass, an antifouling film, a composite film and an in-water structure such as a ship using the antifouling coating composition. The antifouling coating composition makes it possible to form a coating film that is excellent in crack resistance and exhibits a good antifouling property over a long period of time even when no antifouling agent is contained or the blending amount thereof is small.

Abstract: Provided are an antifouling coating composition containing a hydrolyzable resin having a specific silicon-containing group and a triorganosilyl oxycarbonyl group, an antifouling film, a composite film and an in-water structure such as a ship using the same. The hydrolyzable resin may further have a specific metal-atom-containing group containing a divalent metal atom. By the antifouling coating composition, it is possible to form a coating film having excellent crack resistance, while exerting an excellent antifouling property for a long period of time even when no or a small amount of antifouling agent is contained.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is a composition comprising: a) one or more isocyanate functional polyether based prepolymers having a polydispersity of less than about 2.5 determined by Gel Permeation Chromatography at a Mp of >1000; b) one or more plasticizers in sufficient amount that the composition can be pumped and applied to a substrate at a temperature of ?10° C., preferably in an amount of about 15 percent by weight or less; c) one or more fillers in sufficient amount such that the composition exhibits a press flow viscosity of about 8 grams per minute or more; d) one or more catalysts for the reaction of isocyanate moieties with isocyanate reactive groups; wherein the composition demonstrates 30 minutes after application a high speed impact of about 1.6 MPa or greater according to DIN EN 1465 high speed impact test.

Abstract: Solvent composition comprising ethanol, aromatic hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture, high-boiling solvent, wire enamel formulation based on polyvinyl formal and comprising the solvent composition, preparation process and use.

Abstract: Branched polydiorganosiloxane polyamide, block copolymers and methods of making the copolymers are provided. The method of making the copolymers involves reacting one or more amine compounds including at least one polyamine with a precursor having at least one polydiorganosiloxane segment and at least two ester groups.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition used for peelable coating and compounding process thereof. The composition includes the following components: (a) 100 parts by weight of film-forming resin containing at least one acrylic resin; (b) 0.1-40 parts by weight of at least one separating agent, which is polypropylene glycol or glycerin fatty acid ester or their mixtures; and (c) 40-60 parts by weight of at least one solvent. The peelable coating formed from the resin composition has excellent water resistance and excellent peeling performance even under the condition of prolonging storage period.

Abstract: A system for providing temporary durable protective coatings onto surfaces of building construction elements, and for controllably removing said temporary protective coatings from said surfaces. The system comprises coating compositions configured to provide pliable resilient yet durable temporary protective coverings on surfaces of building construction elements, stripping compositions configured to at least partially dissolve the temporary protective coverings, and methods for use of said coating compositions and said stripping compositions.

Abstract: A polyvinyl chloride-type covering material for electric wire that has an excellent damage-resistance property, cold-resistance property and low-temperature property after aging. The covering material containing a polyvinyl chloride comprises, with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polyvinyl chloride, (A) 15 to 30 parts by mass of a plasticizer comprising 15 parts by mass or more of one or more plasticizers selected from trimellitate plasticizers and pyromellitate plasticizers, (B) 2 to 10 parts by mass of a chlorinated polyolefin, and (C) 1 to 6 parts by mass of a methyl methacrylate-butadiene-styrene copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention is the vinyl chloride resin composition for transparent products, characterized in that (A) 0.001˜10 mass parts of at least one kind of organic acid zinc salts, (B) 0.001˜10 mass parts of at least one kind of zinc-modified hydrotalcite compounds and (C) 0.001˜1.0 mass parts of at least one kind selected from a group consisting of mannitol, maltitol and lactitol are contained relative to 100 mass parts of vinyl chloride resin. Transparent molded products of the present invention, obtained by molding the said composition, has characteristics such as thermal resistance, coloring resistance and thermal coloring resistance as well as maintaining high transparency.

Abstract: Curable compositions comprising a) an alkoxysilane and/or acyloxysilane terminated polymer having at least one end group of the general formula (I) -An-R-SiXYZ (I) and b) hollow microspheres made of a copolymer obtained by the polymerization of methacrylonitrile and at least one monomer M2 selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid alkyl esters and methacrylic acid alkyl esters, wherein the copolymer comprises at maximum 5 wt. % units that are due to the installation of additional monomers and is free of units containing chlorine, to a method for the production thereof and to the use thereof as silane cross-linking adhesive, sealing or coating substances.

Abstract: A one- or two-component adhesive containing: a) a binding agent having reactive isocyanate groups or silane groups, and b) a nonreactive polymer having a glass transition temperature, measured by means of DSC, in the range from ?40° C. to +60° C. This preferably has, in a cured state, at a temperature at least in the range from ?10 to +50° C., a dynamic mechanical loss factor tan ? of at least 0.4 at a frequency in the range from 10 to 400 Hz. Use of an adhesive of this kind for the adhesive bonding of components in the manufacture or repair of vehicles, in particular for bonding windows into place in the context of direct glass bonding.

Abstract: Provided are a film or sheet composed of a resin composition that includes a poly lactic acid (A), an acidic functional group-modified olefinic polymer (B) including an acidic functional group and having an acid value of 10 to 70 mg KOH/g and a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 80,000, a tetrafluoroethylene polymer (C), and a dicarboxylic acid ester-containing plasticizer (D) containing a compound of General Formula (1) and in which the dicarboxylic acid ester-containing plasticizer (D) is included in an amount of 8 parts by weight or more and less than 40 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the poly lactic acid (A), and a method for manufacturing the film or sheet by melt film formation. Each sign in Formula is as described in the specification.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lubricious polymeric composition that includes polymer and one or more lubricants. Articles formed from the lubricious polymeric composition possess enhanced softness, flexibility and lubricity. The present disclosure also provides a method for making an article formed from a lubricious polymeric composition having polymer and one or more lubricants.

Abstract: A composition comprises a blend of 50 to 90 wt. % of a polycarbonate copolymer, 10 to 50 wt. % of a polyester wherein the weight percent of the polycarbonate copolymer and the polyester are each based on the total weight of the polycarbonate copolymer and the polyester. A molded sample of the composition having a thickness of 2.5 mm has a luminous transmittance of greater than 80% and a haze of less than 20% when measured in accordance with ASTM D 1003.

Abstract: Methods of making elastomeric nanocomposites with improved nanoparticle dispersion in the elastomer are described. The method includes the use of liquid form additives such as oils, plasticizers and/or solvents as dispersing agents to disperse nanoparticles into elastomers. Also described are articles such as downhole elements including the elastomeric nanocomposites made by the methods described herein.

Abstract: A plasticized binder composition suitable as a binder for chopped strand mats comprising (a) a copolymer obtainable by reacting; (i) 60-95 pphwm of vinyl acetate; and (ii) 5-40 pphwm of vinyl ester of ?-substituted alkanoic acid; and b) a plasticizer, wherein the weight ratio of copolymer/plasticizer is from 1 to 6.