Abstract: Provided is an additive masterbatch having excellent storage stability (agglomeration resistance), which also has reduced surface tackiness despite comprising a low-melting-point resin additive at a high concentration. The additive masterbatch of the present invention is characterized by comprising, with respect to 100 parts by mass of (A) a polyolefin resin, 65 to 300 parts by mass of (B) a resin additive having a melting point of not higher than 80° C.; and 0.8 to 24 parts by mass of (C) a benzotriazole-based ultraviolet absorber.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of the following: wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon optionally substituted with an alkyl and/or an OXO-ester, and R2 is a C4 to C14 hydrocarbyl, preferably the residue of a C4 to C14 OXO-alcohol. Also provided are processes for making the compounds and plasticized polymer compositions containing said compounds.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to an anti-tampering composition for use with capsules and corks of a wine closure or other good or article, including a composition comprising a natural wax and an ink present in the natural wax, the composition being suitable for printing on various substrates and having high stability, and having at least 60 wt % natural wax based on the total weight of the composition. Also provided are methods of detecting exposure of an article or good to elevated temperatures, and methods of making an anti-tampering system for a good or article such as a beverage bottle capsule or cork.

Abstract: A unique monobenzoate useful as a plasticizer in polymeric dispersions, such as adhesives, comprising 3-phenyl propyl benzoate, a monobenzoate ester used as a flavor and fragrance additive, but not heretofore utilized as a plasticizer for polymeric dispersions, such as adhesives, caulks and sealants. The inventive monobenzoate provides a suitable non-phthalate, lower VOC alternative plasticizer that is compatible with a wide variety of polymers. Advantages rendered by the use of the inventive monobenzoate include, among other things, excellent viscosity response, low viscosity, viscosity stability, improved rheology, good film formation and comparable or better adhesion, peel strength, set time, open time, chalk point and MFFT, compared with that achieved by traditional plasticizers.

Abstract: A unique monobenzoate useful as a plasticizer or coalescent for polymeric dispersions, including without limitation architectural and other coatings, paints, OEM coatings, special purpose coatings, overprint varnishes, inks, nail polish, floor polishes and the like. The monobenzoate comprises 3-phenyl propyl benzoate, a benzoate ester previously known as a flavoring and fragrance agent, but not previously utilized as a plasticizer or coalescent in polymeric applications. The inventive monobenzoate provides a suitable non-phthalate, lower VOC content alternative plasticizer or coalescent that is compatible with a wide variety of polymers.

Abstract: An interlayer comprised of a blend of thermoplastic resins and at least one high refractive index having improved acoustic and optical quality is disclosed. The use of a blend thermoplastic resins and a high refractive index plasticizer improves transparency and acoustic properties without sacrificing other characteristics of the interlayer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising an ink carrier which comprises: (a) a crystalline trans-cinnamic diester; and (b) an amorphous polyterpene resin.

Abstract: Disclosed are latex polymers and an aqueous coating compositions having excellent freeze-thaw stability, open time, stain resistance, low temperature film formation, foam resistance, block resistance, adhesion, water sensitivity and a low-VOC content. The latex polymers and aqueous coating compositions include at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer copolymerized or blended with an alkoxylated compound, for example an alkoxylated tristyrylphenol or an alkoxylated tributylphenol. Also provided is an aqueous coating composition including at least one latex polymer, at least one pigment, water and at least one freeze-thaw additive. Typically, the freeze-thaw additive in an amount greater than about 1.3% by weight of the polymer, typically in an amount greater than about 2% by weight of the polymer, in an amount greater than about 4% by weight of the polymer, in an amount greater than about 7.

Abstract: Antimony free flame retardant compositions are prepared by combining a polymer resin, certain halogenated polyphenylene ether flame retardants and a non-brominated phenoxy oligomer or polymer such as a poly-phenylene ether, aryloxyester, or aryloxycarbonate. The present antimony free flame retardant compositions also typically have more desirable physical properties than similar compositions comprising antimony trioxide and other flame retardant. In particular embodiments, ATO free flame retardant HIPS and PC/ABS compositions are provided.

Abstract: Provided are mixtures of 1) compounds of the formula: wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon optionally substituted with an alkyl and/or an OXO-ester, and R2 is a C4 to C14 hydrocarbyl; and 2) one or more second plasticizers selected from the group consisting of alkyl terephthalates, alkyl phthalates, alkyl benzoate esters, di-benzoate esters, esters of cyclohexane polycarboxylic acids, and dialkyl adipates. Also provided are plasticized polymer compositions containing said mixtures.

Abstract: A unique monobenzoate useful as a plasticizer in polymeric dispersions, such as plastisols and melt compounds. The monobenzoate comprises 3-phenyl propyl benzoate, a benzoate ester heretofore known as a flavoring and fragrance agent, but not previously utilized as a plasticizer in polymeric applications. Depending on the application, the advantages rendered by the use of the inventive monobenzoate include, among other things, excellent solvating properties, low viscosity, viscosity stability, and improved rheology, as well as health, safety and environmental advantages over traditional plasticizers. The monobenzoate may be used alone or in combination with a variety of plasticizers, including but not limited to phthalates, terephthalates, dibenzoates, other monobenzoates, or 1,2-cyclohexane dicarboxylate esters, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Methods of forming microelectronic packaging structures and associated structures formed thereby are described. Those methods and structures may include forming a wafer level underfill (WLUF) material comprising a resin material, and adding at least one of a UV absorber, a sterically hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS), an organic surface protectant (OSP), and a fluxing agent to form the WLUF material. The WLUF is then applied to a top surface of a wafer comprising a plurality of die.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of the following: wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon optionally substituted with an alkyl and/or an OXO-ester, and R2 is a C4 to C14 hydrocarbyl, preferably the residue of a C4 to C14 OXO-alcohol. Also provided are processes for making the compounds and plasticized polymer compositions containing said compounds.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of the following: wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon optionally substituted with an alkyl and/or an OXO-ester, and R2 is the residue of a C4 to C14 OXO-alcohol. Also provided are processes for making the compounds and plasticized polymer compositions containing said compounds.

Abstract: A fluorescence based oxygen sensor can be prepared comprising a polyaniline polymer doped with one or more pyrene carboxylic acids. The polyaniline has the formula: and the pyrene carboxylic acids have the formula: Pyrene-R—COOH??(II); wherein R is an aliphatic linking group having 1 to 11 carbon atoms, n represents half the degree of polymerization, x is about 0.5, and (1?x) is about 0.5. The sensor can be coated onto a support. Upon excitation with an appropriate wavelength, the polyaniline/pyrene coating fluoresces. Upon exposure to oxygen the fluorescence rapidly decays.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a specific hindered amine (hindered amine light stabilizer, HALS) and a specific bismalonate UV absorber for the stabilization of polycarbonates and of polycarbonate blends, in particular of polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) blends, with respect to UV radiation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stabilizer containing, as a main component, a bisphenol monoester and a bisphenol-based compound, wherein the area of the bisphenol-based compound is 0.15 to 70 when the area of the bisphenol monoester is set to be 100 in a chromatograph obtained by liquid chromatography analysis of the stabilizer, a method of manufacturing the same, a thermoplastic polymer composition containing the stabilizer, as well as a stabilizer that can further improve the process stability of the thermoplastic polymer, as compared with the conventional one, by compounding the stabilizer into the thermoplastic polymer through a method of stabilizing the thermoplastic polymer using the stabilizer and a method of manufacturing the stabilizer.

Abstract: Provided are novel compositions comprising a polyarylene sulfide and at least one tin additive comprising a branched tin(II) carboxylate selected from the group consisting of Sn(O2CR)2, Sn(O2CR)(O2CR?), Sn(O2CR)(O2CR?), and mixtures thereof, where the carboxylate moieties O2CR and O2CR? independently represent branched carboxylate anions and the carboxylate moiety O2CR? represents a linear carboxylate anion. Articles comprising the novel compositions are also provided. In addition, methods to improve the thermal stability of polyarylene sulfides, and methods to improve the thermo-oxidative stability of polyarylene sulfides, through the use of the disclosed branched tin(II) carboxylates are provided. The polyarylene sulfide compositions are useful in various applications which require superior thermal resistance, chemical resistance, and electrical insulating properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising an ink carrier which comprises: (a) a crystalline trans-cinnamic diester; and (b) an amorphous polyterpene resin.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous floor coating composition, comprising water, at least one polymer film forming agent, and a plasticizing agent, wherein at least a portion of the plasticizing agent is a synergistic combination of tributoxyethyl phosphate and a benzoate ester blend. Such compositions have reduced phosphorus content, yet retain the leveling and gloss of tributoxyethyl phosphate plasticizers and also exhibit improved soil resistance.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing coalescents and a latex polymer, wherein the coalescent has a volatile organic content of less than about 50% and is dispersible in the coating composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are a cellulose resin composition and cellulose resin film which prevent deterioration in the retainability and have a superior moisture permeability. The cellulose resin composition comprising a cellulose resin and a (A) compound represented by following general formula (1). (wherein, n1 to n3 each represents a number of 1 to 3; and R1, R2 and R3 each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, provided that R1, R2 and R3 are not the same members at the same time). The cellulose resin film is obtained from this cellulose resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid printing ink composition, comprising at least one organic compound with a melting point of at least 40° C. and a molecular weight of less than 1000 g/mol, wherein the organic compound is selected from an ester, an ether or an amide, a resin, and a dye and/or a pigment.

Abstract: An additive mixture containing the components (A), (B) and optionally (C), wherein component (A) is at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein p is zero or 1; m and n are independently of one another an integer from zero to 3; and the radicals R are independently of one another C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkoxy, hydroxy, halogen, C1-C8alkylthio, C1-C8alkylsulfoxy or 2 radicals R form together with 2 adjacent carbon atoms of the unsaturated parent ring a 5- to 7-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; component (B) is at least one compound of the formula (II) wherein x and y are independently of one another an integer from 2 to 10; the radicals A1, A2 and A3 are independently of one another C1-C10alkyl, C5-C12cycloalkyl unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 C1-C10alkyl; phenyl unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 C1-C10alkyl; or C7-C12phenylalkyl, and the radicals A2 and A3 are additionally hydrogen; with the proviso that at least one of the radicals A1 and A2 is branched C3-C10alkyl, C5-C12cycloal

Abstract: A method for adhesively bonding two substrates, one substrate being coated with a layer of an aqueous adhesive based on dispersions made of chlorinated polyolefins as well as additives, having a pH from 10 to 13; in a subsequent working step, an activator solution being applied onto the first or second substrate, the activator solution containing substances that comprise acid groups; and adhesively bonding the coated surfaces under light pressure. A two-component adhesive made up of a shelf-stable aqueous adhesive dispersion containing 25 to 50 wt % chlorinated polyolefins, 5 to 30 wt % further polymers, as well as additives and water, at a pH from 9 to 13, and of an activator solution as a second component, the activator solution containing carboxylic acids, sulfonic acids, phosphonic acids, polymers having carboxylic-acid or sulfonic-acid groups, inorganic acid salts, or Lewis acids, as well as water and/or organic solvents.

Abstract: Novel ester compositions are prepared by reacting 1) at least one diol, glycol or oligomeric glycol with 2) a mixture of at least one aromatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms. The compositions are effective plasticizers for a variety of polymers, particularly those employed in water-borne adhesives. The freezing point of the present ester mixtures and their efficacy as plasticizers and other types of additives and/or modifiers for a variety of polymer compositions can be varied by adjusting the relative concentrations of the aromatic and aliphatic acids used to prepare the ester composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyvinyl acetal powder coating material capable of forming a coating film having a highly smooth surface, being less susceptible to yellowing when exposed to heat, and being suitable for working such as bending of a coated article. The present invention is a polyvinyl acetal powder coating material including: a polyvinyl acetal resin; and 0.02 to 5% by weight of an antioxidant relative to the polyvinyl acetal resin. The antioxidant has a molecular weight of 380 to 1000 and a melting point of 80 to 230° C. It is preferable that the molecular weight of the antioxidant be 400 to 1000.

Abstract: A bisphenol monoester compound represented by the formula (1): (in the formula (1), Rs each represent independently a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R? represents an alkyl group of a carbon number of 1 to 6, or a hydrogen atom).

Abstract: An encapsulating resin composition is provided, which gives a cured product having heat resistance, light resistance, and flexibility equivalent to those of silicone resins and having a refractive index of 1.57 or greater which is larger than that of epoxy resins. The encapsulating resin composition contains: a high refractive index acrylic-based or methacrylic-based monomer having a refractive index of 1.55 or greater; and a nonfunctional fluorene compound. In a preferred form, each of the high refractive index acrylic-based or methacrylic-based monomer and the nonfunctional fluorene compound has a 9,9-bisphenylfluorene skeleton.

Abstract: Disclosed are a cellulose resin composition and cellulose resin film which prevent deterioration in the retainability and have a superior moisture permeability. The cellulose resin composition comprising a cellulose resin and a (A) compound represented by following general formula (1). (wherein, n1 to n3 each represents a number of 1 to 3; and R1, R2 and R3 each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, provided that R1, R2 and R3 are not the same members at the same time). The cellulose resin film is obtained from this cellulose resin composition.

Abstract: This invention provides film-forming compositions, including but not limited to polishes, coatings, adhesives and inks, comprising a at least one acrylic or vinyl acetate polymer or copolymer as a film-forming ingredient and, as the plasticizer, a blend in specified proportions of a) the benzoate of a 6-carbon monohydric alcohol, b) diethylene glycol dibenzoate and c) diethylene glycol monobenzoate.

Abstract: Provided are a plasticizer composition including a hydroxypivalyl hydroxypivalate ester and a neopentylglycol ester, and a method of preparing the plasticizer composition. The plasticizer composition provides a polyvinyl chloride resin having excellent properties of heat loss, migration resistance and plasticization efficiency, and tensile strength, elongation, etc.

Abstract: Intumescent, electrical installation systems which comprise an injection molding material of polyolefins or polyimides in combination with intumescent additives, the melting points of the polyolefins and of the polyimides being lower than the intumescence temperature of the intumescent additives.

Abstract: Novel ester compositions are prepared by reacting 1) at least one diol, glycol or oligomeric glycol with 2) a mixture of at least one aromatic monocarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic monocarboxylic acid containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms. The compositions are effective plasticizers for a variety of polymers, particularly those employed in water-borne adhesives. The freezing point of the present ester mixtures and their efficacy as plasticizers and other types of additives and/or modifiers for a variety of polymer compositions can be varied by adjusting the relative concentrations of the aromatic and aliphatic acids used to prepare the ester composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self-lubricating organic-silicone rubber material and its preparation process. The self-lubricating organic-silicone rubber material comprises organic-silicone rubber, self-lubricating additive, filler and vulcanizing agent, and optionally, release agent and pigment. The self-lubricating organic-silicone rubber material of the present invention can be used in various glass-cleaning appliances, especially the screen wiper of vehicles.

Abstract: A description is given of an aqueous polymer dispersion comprising A) a polymer dispersion produced by free-radical polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, B) stabilizers suitable for carrying out the free-radical polymerization, and also C) 0.01 to 20 000 ppm by weight, based on the mass of the total dispersion, of at least one compound of the formula Ia and/or Ib where R1, R2, R13 and R14 independently of one another are hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, carboxyl, nitrile, isonitrile, cyano or halogen, R3 to R12 and R15 to R24 independently of one another are hydrogen and selected organic radicals, and at least one of the substituents R3 to R12, or R15 to R24, being hydroxyl and/or alkoxy and/or alkanoyloxy. The aqueous polymer dispersion may be used for coating foods, as color, or as adhesive, and the resultant films are distinguished by high fungicidal resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to vibration-damping engineering plastics which can be used in a wide variety of fields such as electronic equipments, electronic materials, household appliances, automobile/other transport instruments, industrial machine parts, precision instruments, building materials, sporting/leisure goods, and articles for daily use, and which includes thermoplastic engineering plastics as a base polymer and an organic vibration-damping agent incorporated into the base polymer, the organic vibration damping agent has one or more members selected from a compound having a benzothiazyl group, a compound having a benzotriazole group, a compound having a diphenyl acrylate group and a compound having a benzophenone group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dispersant for aqueous and non-aqueous systems which can disperse insoluble fine powders in non-aqueous liquids in a short period of time and give long-term dispersion stability to the resulting dispersions without allowing the formation of hard cake or precipitates. The dispersant is a compound of the formula wherein SO is styrene oxide; R is a C8-C22 saturated or unsaturated group; x=0-100; y=1-3; z=0-100 and s=0-100. The dispersant of the invention is also particularly effective for dispersing additives into polymers such as polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polyethylene and polypropylene.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dispersant for aqueous and non-aqueous systems which can disperse insoluble fine powders in non-aqueous liquids in a short period of time and give long-term dispersion stability to the resulting dispersions without allowing the formation of hard cake or precipitates. The dispersant is a compound of the formula wherein SO is styrene oxide; R is a C8–C22 saturated or unsaturated group; x=1–100; y=1–3; z=1–100 and s=1–100. The dispersant of the invention is also particularly effective for dispersing additives into polymers such as polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polyethylene and polypropylene.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition is described and comprises a 2-cyano-3,3-diarylacrylate, a sterically hindered monomeric amine, a sterically hindered phenol and, where appropriate, a chromane derivative and/or an organic phosphite and/or phosphonite. The stabilizer composition is particularly suitable for stabilizing thermoplastic polyurethane with respect to light, oxygen, and heat.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition is described and comprises a 3-arylacrylate, a polymeric compound with molecular weight at least 2000, bearing, on a polymeric framework, side groups having amine functions, where all of the substituents in the ?-position to the amine nitrogen atom are other than hydrogen, and comprises a sterically hindered phenol. The stabilizer composition is particularly suitable for stabilizing thermoplastic polyurethane with respect to light, oxygen, and heat.

Abstract: There is a provided a polyurethane composition, which exhibits an excellent property of preventing discoloring or coloring not only by oxidized nitrogen gases but also by heat, characterized in that (A) a hindered phenol antioxidant, and (B) an amide represented by the following general formula (I): R1—CONH2??(I) wherein R1 represents an alkyl group having 12 to 21 carbon atoms is compounded in the polyurethane.

Abstract: The present invention describes plastic materials and food additives that are free or substantially free from endocrine disruptive chemicals. The plastic materials may be used in products which are exposed to individuals in which endocrine disruptive activity is particularly disadvantageous, such as baby bottles, baby toys, food containers, medical containers, animal cages and medical products. The food additives may be used in food products that are ingested by individuals in which endocrine disruptive activity is particularly disadvantageous, such as newborns or the physically infirm. The present invention also describes a series of assays which, when performed in combination, provide a novel method for determining the presence of endocrine disruptive activity.

Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane containing a) a first additive comprising at least one mono-hindered hydroxyphenyl group and having a molecular weight of at least about 300 Daltons; b) a second additive selected from the group consisting of i) condensation polymers of p-cresol and divinyl benzene and ii) compounds comprising at least one unsymmetrically di-hindered hydroxyphenyl group and having a molecular weight of at least about 300 Daltons; and c) an inorganic chlorine-resist additive. The polyurethane of the invention exhibits improved resistance to degradation by chlorine and by atmospheric fumes.

Abstract: To provide a plastic material suitable for preservation of the environment and a method for producing the same by adding organic or inorganic sludge to a resin derived from waste plastics to form a flame-retarded resin, an antistatic resin, or a biodegradable resin so that the electrical and physical properties of the resin are improved and sludge and waste plastics are effectively utilized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasticizer composition, and more particularly a plasticizer composition comprising neopentylglycol ester capable of being using as plasticizer of polyvinyl chloride resin, and method of prepation thereof. The plasticizer composition of the present invention can prepare polyvinyl chloride resin having superior tensile strength, elongation, static heat resistance, and viscosity stability etc.

Abstract: A mixture for stabilizing polyolefins containing A) either (A1) at least one compound of the formula in which R1 is for example C1-C10alkyl; R2 is C3-C10alkylene; R3 is for example hydrogen or C1-C8alkyl; and n1 is a number from 2 to 50; or (A2) a product obtainable by reacting a product—obtained by reaction of a polyamine of the formula in which n2′, n2″ and n2′″ are a number from 2 to 12 with cyanuric chloride—with a compound of the formula wherein R4 is for example hydrogen or C1-C12alkyl; and R5 is as defined for R3 and B) magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, C) zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide or an organic salt of zinc or magnesium, or a hydrotalcite; and at least one of C1) an UV absorber or C2) 2 pigment.

Abstract: An addition-curable silicone rubber composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing in one molecule at least two alkenyl groups bonded to silicon atoms, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing in one molecule at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms, (C) a platinum catalyst and (D) a (meth)acrylate compound having a melting point of 40° C. or above. This composition has both a good storage stability and a rapid-curing performance in a well balanced state, and hence has a high workability and contributes to an improvement in productivity.

Abstract: Dispersion powders with a reduced tendency to autoignition are obtained by adding antioxidants to dispersions before spray drying or to dispersion powders after spray drying.

Abstract: The adhesive composition (34) in accordance with the invention for the hot bonding of substrates (32, 33), polymers or metals, comprises at least one polymer material, at least one plasticiser and wetting agent, and, possibly, at least one solvent, and its operating temperature is lower than the temperature at which the substrates (32, 33) degrade and lower than the melting temperature of polymer material. Application for making aeronautical quality sandwich structures, particularly for helicopter rotors.