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: The present invention relates to biodegradable plastics and biodegradable plastic products thereof having flexibility, and more specifically, it aims to provide a plasticizer for providing aliphatic polyester, in particular, polylactic acid with flexibility, an aliphatic polyester composition using the same, a film, a sheet, a bag and the like obtained by molding said composition, that are, with respect to 100 parts by weight of aliphatic polyester, (1) an aliphatic polyester compound which contains polyglycerol acetic ester by 5-50 parts by weight, (2) an aliphatic polyester compound which contains polyglycerol acetic ester and acetic and fatty acid ester of glycerol having a specific structure by 5-50 parts by weight, and (3) flexible products which are obtained by molding the fatty polyester compound indicated in the above (1) or (2) into films, sheets, bags or the like.

Abstract: A polymeric film comprises at least one layer, the at least one layer comprising a vinylidene chloride composition, the composition comprising 100 parts, by weight of the composition, of a vinylidene chloride copolymer; between 0.1 and 10 parts, by weight of the composition, of a stabilizer; between 0.1 and 10 parts, by weight of the composition, of a lubricant; and between 0.1 and 10 parts, by weight of the composition, of a hydrophilic clay. Alternatively, a polymeric film includes at least one layer, the at least one layer including a vinylidene chloride composition, the composition including 100 parts, by weight of the composition, of a vinylidene chloride copolymer; between 0.1 and 10 parts, by weight of the composition, of a soap of a fatty acid; and between 0.1 and 10 parts, by weight of the composition, of a hydrophilic clay. A blister pack can be made from either film.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball and to a process for forming a golf ball having at least one layer, where the layer is formed of a polymer blend including a highly neutralized polymer formed from an oxa acid, a thermoplastic resin, and an inorganic metal compound, an organic amine, or a combination thereof, wherein greater than about 70 percent of the acid groups in the polymer blend are neutralized.

Abstract: Disclosed are improved solid, colored wax-based article having longer color shelf-life. The invention comprises a synthetic wax, a colorant, and an effective amount of a compound of the formula (1) having symbols defined in the text. The preferred embodiments of the articles contain (1) that exhibits a UV absorptivity greater than or equal to 70 liters per gram-cm. at a wavelength of less than or equal to 400 nm, as measured in either methanol, toluene or chloroform, using a conventional UV spectrophotometer. The uses for the articles include candles, crayons, fertilizer coatings, rosebush coatings, plant grafting, sealants, sun-cracking protection of rubber and plastic products, paper coating, packaging food products, electrical insulation, waterproofing and cleaning compounds, carbon paper, and precision investment casting.

Abstract: Impact-resistant polycarbonate and/or polyester carbonate compositions containing at least one oxalate compound selected from the group consisting of metal oxalates, metal hydroxy oxalates, oxalic acid esters and metal salts of oxalic acid esters in quantities of 0.1 to 5 parts by weight (based on 100 parts by weight of the total composition) display an advantageous combination of flow line strength and stress-cracking resistance on exposure to chemicals combined with high thermal stability and good processing properties and they are also flame-resistant.

Abstract: An inorganic particle-containing composition comprising: (A) inorganic particles; (B) a binder resin; and (C) at least one plasticizer selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the following formula (1): R1&Parenopenst;O—R2&Parenclosest;mOOC—(CH2&Parenclosest;nCOO&Parenopenst;R3—O&Parenclosest;mR4  (1) wherein R1 and R4 are the same or different alkyl groups having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or alkenyl groups, R2 and R3 are the same or different alkylene groups having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or alkenylene groups, m is an integer of 0 to 5, and n is an integer of 1 to 10, and compounds represented by the following formula (2): wherein R5 is an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or alkenyl group. A transfer film and a plasma display panel production process using the composition are also described.

Abstract: A powder coating additive composition containing (a) a non-crosslinked product made by the reaction of an organic alcohol and a carboxylic acid or a reactive equivalent of the carboxylic acid; the product containing at least one ester functionality and at least one hydrocarbyl group of about 10 to about 100 carbon atoms; and (b) a fluoropolymer. The cured coatings exhibit lower coefficient of friction and substantial gloss retention.

Abstract: PVC-containing material with a citrate, whose alcohol component contains 2 to 12 carbon atoms and in which the hydroxyl group of the citrate is not esterified.

Abstract: This invention provides water-based compositions which are essentially free of hydrocarbon solvents, particularly coating, ink, fountain solution, adhesive and agricultural compositions, manifesting reduced equilibrium and dynamic surface tension by the incorporation of a surface tension reducing amount of certain tartrate diester compounds of the structure 1

Abstract: A blend capable of being melt fabricated into an antistatic film which has improved antistatic action practically immediately after production comprises ethylene &agr;,&bgr;-ethylenically unsaturated C3-8 carboxylic acid copolymers having 0-90% of the carboxylic acid groups neutralized by metal ions, particularly sodium ions, and an antistatic effective amount of a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid, particularly Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monolaureate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball and to a process for forming a golf ball having at least one layer, where the layer is formed of a polymer blend comprising an oxa ester or a saponified polymer/oxa ester blend, having from about 65 to about 99 parts of at least one saponified polymer and from about 35 to 1 parts of at least one oxa ester, based on 100 parts by weight of the saponified polymer/oxa ester blend. The layer may be foamed or unfoamed, and may form at least a portion of any of the cover, the core, or a mantle layer situated between the cover and the core.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball and to a process for forming a golf ball having at least one layer, where the layer is formed of a polymer blend comprising an oxa ester or a saponified polymer/oxa ester blend, having from about 65 to about 99 parts of at least one saponified polymer and from about 35 to 1 parts of at least one oxa ester, based on 100 parts by weight of the saponified polymer/oxa ester blend. The layer may be foamed or unfoamed, and may form at least a portion of any of the cover, the core, or a mantle layer situated between the cover and the core.

Abstract: The invention provides a recording sheet including an additive, referred to herein as a compatibilizer, to improve the quality of images formed by toner powder development of electrostatic charge patterns. Recording sheets, carrying images produced by toner powder transfer and fusion on a receptor surface, according to the present invention, exhibit improved light transmission and reduced light scattering. Specifically, a transparent sheet is provided having a toner-receptive coating containing about 4 wt. % to about 25 wt. % of a compatibilizer on at least one surface, wherein the coating has a low density yellow Q factor value at least 2 less than an identical coating without the compatibilizer.

Abstract: An ink for ink-jet recording is provided which contains a coloring material and an aqueous liquid medium for solving or dispersing the coloring material, the liquid medium having a lower critical consolute temperature (Tc) to cause phase separation at a temperature in the range of from 40 to 100° C. Ink-jet recording method and an ink-jet recording apparatus employing the above ink are also provided.

Abstract: An inorganic particle-containing composition comprising: (A) inorganic particles; (B) a binder resin; and (C) at least one plasticizer selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the following formula (1): R1&Parenopenst;O—R2&Parenclosest;mOOC&Parenopenst;CH2&Parenclosest;nCOO&Parenopenst;R3—O&Parenclosest;mR4  (1)  wherein R1 and R4 are the same or different alkyl groups having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or alkenyl groups, R2 and R3 are the same or different alkylene groups having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or alkenylene groups, m is an integer of 0 to 5, and n is an integer of 1 to 10, and compounds represented by the following formula (2):  wherein R5 is an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or alkenyl group. A transfer film and a plasma display panel production process using the composition are also described.

Abstract: Provided are a flame-retardant polycarbonate resin composition containing a phosphate compound as the flame retardant, and also injection moldings of the composition. The composition has good moldability, and its moldings have good phosphate mold-deposits resistance and good mold releasability. In particular, when containing a styrenic resin, the composition has much better melt fluidity, and its moldings have improved impact resistance and flame retardancy. The composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a resin or resin mixture of (A) from 20 to 100% by weight of a polycarbonate resin and (B) from 0 to 80% by weight of a styrenic resin, from 1 to 30 parts by weight of (C) a phosphate compound having a melting point of not lower than 70° C., and from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of (D) at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyglycerins, polyalkylene glycols, esters of polyglycerins, esters of polyalkylene glycols and polyesters of polycarboxylic acids with polyalcohols.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers having improved low temperature properties are provided by incorporating suitable low molecular weight ester plasticizer into blends of crystalline polyolefin homopolymer or copolymer and olefinic rubber. The rubber component of the composition is at least partially cured.

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: Biodegradable polymer blend compositions are provided which contain oligomeric esters. The oligoester compounds can compatibilize blends of two or more biodegradable polymers resulting in excellent ductility and reduced tendency to embrittlement of products produced from therefrom. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the blend composition comprises a PHA, polycaprolactone (PCL) and one or more oligomeric esters. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the blend composition comprises a PHA, polybutylenesuccinate-adipate (PBSUA), and one or more oligomeric esters.

Abstract: There are disclosed a gel or polymer composition which comprises 100 parts by weight of a polymer blend component comprising 1 to 90% by weight of a poly(vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon) polymer having a syndiotactic configuration and 99 to 10% by weight of a rubbery elastomer and at least 30 parts by weight of an extender oil or a low molecular weight organic component. These gel compositions have super soft properties, heat resistance, and/or damping properties.

Abstract: Provided are a rubber composition improved in an anti-static property and a pneumatic tire using the same for its tread part, wherein the rubber composition comprises natural rubber and/or diene base synthetic rubber and a white filler as a filler, and further comprises an anionic anti-static agent or a polyoxyalkylene glycol compound represented by the flowing formulas (I), (II) or (III): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 each represent a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 21 carbon atoms, or an aryl group; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each represent a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 21 carbon atoms, or an aryl group; R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 in the above formula (I), R.sup.4 and R.sup.3 in the above formula (II) and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 in the above formula (III) in one same molecule may be the same as or different from each other; R.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing 2-substituted succinate esters of formula (I) by reacting (a) a dicarboxylic compound with a first alcohol R'O[CH'.CH.sub.2 O].sub.x H where x is 0 or an integer from 1-6 in the presence of a catalyst to form a hydrocarbyl ester or, when x=1-6, a hydrocarbyloxy alkylene ester of maleic and/or fumaric acid and (b) the ester from step (a) with an alkaline earth metal alkoxide in the presence of a second alcohol R.OH to form the 2-substituted succinate ester of formula (I). The esters and paint formulations based thereon are also claimed.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a curable composition capable of providing good rubber-like mechanical properties with low stress and high elongation, without sacrificing tack, recovery, curability, weathering resistance, storage stability and other characteristics.This invention relates to a curable composition which comprises (a) an oxyalkylene polymer containing at least one reactive silyl group per molecule thereof and (b) a compound having an intramolecular .alpha., .beta.-diol or .alpha., .gamma.-diol structure.

Abstract: A composition for an electric cable is described. The composition is characterized in that it comprises an ethylene plastic and a compound of the general formula (I) ##STR1## where n.gtoreq.1,R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which are the same or different, designate hydrogen or the residue of a carboxylic acid with 8-24 carbon atoms,with the proviso that there are at least two free OH groups and at least one residue of a carboxylic acid with 8-24 carbon atoms in the molecule. Preferably, n=3-12 and R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 designate hydrogen or stearoyl and the compound of formula (I) is present in an amount of 0.05-2% by weight of the composition. The compound of formula (I) may be combined with other additives, such as polyethylene glycols. The composition may be used as an insulating layer or a semiconductive layer in an electric cable.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyester composition comprising a blend of:(A) 99.5 to 75 weight % of a copolyester having an inherent viscosity of 0.1 to 1.2 dL/g and having a melting point in excess of 250.degree. C., comprising:(a) one or more dicarboxylic acids, and(b) a glycol component comprising at least 80 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol; and(B) 0.5 to 25 weight % of one or more polyalkylene ethers,wherein the weight percentages of all components in said blend total 100 weight %.

Abstract: Acetylenic maleates, fumarates and related derivative compounds are new compositions of matter having the formula:R.sub.1 O.sub.2 CCH.dbd.CH--O.sub.2 R.sub.2wherein R.sub.1 may be an organic moiety containing at least two carbon atoms triply bonded one to the other as:--C.tbd.C--and R.sub.2 may be hydrogen, an organic moiety, or R.sub.1 ; suitable for use as liquid injection molding inhibitors either singly or in combination with themselves or other liquid injection molding inhibitors when used for the process of liquid injection molding curable compositions enabling an increase in the size of articles manufactured therefrom, which new compositions of matter cure into the polymerizable or curable resins thereby creating new compositions of matter as cured resins from which said articles of manufacture are produced.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyvinylbutyral sheet having a desired uniform adhesivity comprising preparing a blend of polyvinylbutyral and a compatible quantity of a at least one plasticizer and an adhesion control agent, and extruding the blend to form a sheet, the improvement comprising monitoring the acidity of the sheet and adding water to the blend as an agent for controlling the adhesivity of said sheet.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a tire, comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ascorbic acid and derivatives thereof, tocopherols, and citric acid and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Rubber compositions for automotive tire treads are made up of a selected class of base rubbers and a selected class of synthetic plasticizers in specified amounts. The plasticizer is derived from esterification of a diglycerin or an alkylene oxide adduct of a polyhydric alcohol with a selected class of higher fatty acids. Gripping performance is maintained for a prolonged period of time.

Abstract: A plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin composition and method of plasticizing and decreasing the hydrophobicity of said PVC resin for adherence of aqueous coating compositions, such as water-based inks, by incorporating into the PVC resin a polymeric plasticizer for PVC, a monomeric diacid plasticizer, comprising primarily a C.sub.5, C.sub.4 or C.sub.3 diacid plasticizer, or mixtures, in a ratio of polymeric/monomeric plasticizers of 5/95 to 95/5, preferably 90/10 to 60/40, and at least about 0.1%, based on the weight of the PVC resin, of a metal salt additive, wherein the metal salt is an oxide or a hydroxide and has an oxidation state of plus two, three or four, preferably calcium oxide and/or calcium hydroxide. The monomeric/polymeric plasticizer combination together with the metal salt additive(s) unexpectedly decreases the hydrophobicity of the PVC surface for strong adherence of water-based inks and coatings thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous coating composition which comprises a water-dispersible resin and an ester of a polyglycerin ether with a fatty acid.

Abstract: An extrudable vinylidene chloride composition is useful in packaging films where controlled CO.sub.2 and O.sub.2 transmission rates benefit the packaging of products such as gassing cheese. The composition, and film made therefrom, comprises 100 parts by weight of at least one vinylidene chloride copolymer; between 4 and 15 parts by weight of a plasticizer; and between 4 and 15 parts by weight of an acrylate/styrene copolymer; wherein the total amount of plasticizer and acrylate/styrene copolymer comprises at least 9 parts by weight.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition made of a polyester resin containing a polyalkylene oxide soft segment component, a plasticizer, a crystallization promoter, and a brominated flame retardant is developed, said composition having good flame resistance and mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning composition comprising: (a) at least one additive selected from the group consisting of detergents, corrosion inhibitors, organic and aqueous carriers, and combinations thereof, (b) a wetting/cleaning agent selected from the group consisting of piperazine-substituted organosulfonates, piperazinone-substituted organosulfonates, and combinations thereof, and (c) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of alcohol alkoxylates, organic and inorganic salts of polycarboxylated alcohol alkoxylates, and combinations thereof. Also disclosed is an adhesive composition containing the above wetting agent, as well as a method of cleaning a substrate and a method of enhancing adhesion to a substrate using the above wetting agent.

Abstract: Polymer prepared by anionic polymerization and having a number average molecular weight of from 300,000 to 10,000,000 contain, as components,from 10 to 100% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated vinyl-aromatic a),from 0 to 90% by weight of an aliphatic diene having two conjugated double bonds b) andfrom 0 to 30% by weight of further ethylenically unsaturated monomers c).

Abstract: A continuous process for manufacturing a coated fiber reinforced pultruded article and the coating composition for use in this process. The coating composition includes an isocyanate resin, at least one active hydrogen-containing resin and at least one solvent having an evaporation rate equal to or less than about 0.5. The process and coating composition of the present invention produce fiber reinforced plastic articles having smooth, adherent surface coatings.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyester composition comprising a blend of:(A) 99.5 to 75 weight % of a copolyester having an inherent viscosity of 0.1 to 1.2 dL/g and having a melting point in excess of 250.degree. C., comprising:(a) one or more dicarboxylic acids, and(b) a glycol component comprising at least 80 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol; and(B) 0.5 to 25 weight % of one or more polyalkylene ethers,wherein the weight percentages of all components in said blend total 100 weight %.

Abstract: A colorant composition consisting essentially of one or more colorants finely dispersed in an amorphous poly-.alpha.-olefin which is composed of at least two different monomers having a butene-1 content of at least 25% by weight and melts at between 70.degree. and 150.degree. C., and a free-flow agent provides the way to dust-free colorant compositions for masterbatch production, the production of compounds and the direct coloration of plastomers and elastomers.

Abstract: Provided are methyl methacrylate polymers admixed with particular polyalkylene glycols, ethers or esters, optionally with BHT, which show good chemical resistance, as well as maintenance of optical properties and minimal yellowing on exposure to sterilizing gamma radiation.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition having improved release properties is disclosed. The composition contains a polycarbonate resin and a mold release agent which is an ester conforming structurally to ##STR1## where R is a member selected from the group consisting of glyceryl, trimethylol propyl and pentaerythrityl radicals, m is 2 to 4, R' is a C.sub.8-20 hydrocarbon radical having a pendant alkyl group, and R" is the esterification residue of a C.sub.1-24 aliphatic or an aromatic carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Thermoplastic concentrates comprising inorganic pigments, such as titanium dioxide, treated with a partial ester polyol and unsaturated monocarboxylic acid treating agent, of the formula R(OH).sub.x COOR', wherein R is an alkyl or aryl radical containing from about 2 to about 20 carbon atoms, R' is an unsaturated alkyl radical containing from about 6 to about 20 carbon atoms, and x is a number from about 2 to about 6, are disclosed. Such treatment improves the dispersibility of the pigments in thermoplastic resins. The treatment also enables the production of thermoplastic concentrates comprising a high percentage of treated inorganic pigment dispersed in a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: Preparation of polyvinyl acetals which can form emulsifier- and surfactant-free aqueous dispersions and redispersible dry powders and contain copolymeric polyvinyl acetals with, in amounts sufficient to form a dispersion, comonomer units carrying sulfo salt groups which are derived from copolymeric polyvinyl alcohol (PVALs) which contained comonomer units carrying sulfonate groups in the salt form. The preparation is carried out by acetalization of the starting polyvinyl alcohols to be used with aldehydes or aldehyde acetals under acid-catalyzed acetalization conditions in an aqueous medium, emulsifier-free stable aqueous polyvinyl acetal dispersions being obtained, from which dry redispersible polyvinyl acetal powders can be obtained by spray drying or freeze drying. The polyvinyl acetals according to the invention can be plasticized by mixing in plasticizers both in their aqueous dispersion form and in the dry powder form.

Abstract: A pigment grind composition contains pigment, water dispersible acrylic polymer and a reactive diluent. The reactive diluent has a number average molecular weight of between about 200 and about 2500 and is selected from polyalkylene glycols, polyalkylene glycol ethers, glycol ether formals or mixtures of these. The pigment grind composition has a volatile organic content of less than two pounds per gallon.

Abstract: This invention relates to a bioresorbable material and an article of manufacture of such material for medical use comprising homopolymers, copolymers, or a blend thereof selected from the group of monomers including glycolic acid, lactic acid, caprolactone, trimethylene carbonate, paradioxanone and 1,5 dioxepan-2-one, a plasticizer selected from the group including ethyl, butyl and hexyl esters of acetylated or non-acetylated citric acid, ethyl terminated oligomers of lactic acid, having no less than 2 and no more than 10 units, and lactic acid esters of glycerol, the material comprises 50% of amorphous polymer or polymers to impart to the material plastic malleability substantially without memory.

Abstract: Acetylenic maleates, fumarates and related derivative compounds are new compositions of matter having the formula:R.sub.1 O.sub.2 C--CH.dbd.CH--CO.sub.2 R.sub.2wherein R.sub.1 may be an organic moiety containing at least two carbon atoms triply bonded one to the other as:--C.tbd.C--and R.sub.2 may be hydrogen, an organic moiety, or R.sub.1 ; suitable for use as liquid injection molding inhibitors either singly or in combination with themselves or other liquid injection molding inhibitors when used for the process of liquid injection molding curable compositions enabling an increase in the size of articles manufactured therefrom, which new compositions of matter cure into the polymerizable or curable resins thereby creating new compositions of matter as cured resins from which said articles of manufacture are produced.

Abstract: The invention is a composition for providing a temporary coating to protect the surface of an article and a solvent free composition for rapidly removing the coating from the article. The invention also includes a method for protecting a surface of an article and a system for carrying out the process.

Abstract: A propylene resin composition containing a propylene-ethylene block copolymer containing (a) a crystalline polypropylene moiety (constituent A) and an ethylene-propylene random copolymer moiety (constituent B), (b) a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block copolymer which contains 10% to 25% of bound styrene, and (c) at least one filler selected from talc and inorganic whiskers and wherein the surface of the filler is treated with one of the organic compounds (I), (II) and (III) having the formulas, ##STR1## in which the various substituents and R groups are as defined in the specification and claims. The composition of the present invention has excellent mechanical strength, moldability and is capable of producing molded products having an excellent appearance.

Abstract: A styrenic resin composition for extrusion of sheets, films, pipes and profiles, includes (1) 100 parts by weight of a styrenic resin having 15 to 100% by weight of a styrenic graft copolymer (A) and 85 to 0% by weight of a styrenic polymer (B); and (2) 0.01 to 3.0 parts by weight of 2,2'-oxamido-bis-[ethyl-3-(3,5-di-tertiary butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate].

Abstract: There is disclosed a polyester resin composition comprising: (a) 50 to 70 parts by weight of a polyester resin composed mainly of a repeating unit of butylene terephthalate; (b) 30 to 50 parts by weight of a polyester resin composed mainly of a repeating unit of ethylene terephthalate; (c) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a polyalkylene glycol derivative having at least one end group of carboxylate and alkyl ether, per 100 parts by the total weight of the polyester resins (a) and (b); and if necessary or required, (d) not more than 120 parts by weight of an inorganic reinforcing agent, per 100 parts by the total weight of the polyester resins (a) and (b).