Abstract: The present application is directed to an asphalt binder composition comprising: an asphalt binder; a compound of formula (I): wherein R, A, n, and m are as described herein, a compound of formula (II): wherein R?, A?, n?, and m? are as described herein. The present application is also directed to further compositions, methods of producing an asphalt binder composition, and methods of paving.

Abstract: A tire is provided with an external sidewall, said external sidewall comprising a composition based on at least one elastomeric matrix comprising at least one diene elastomer selected from the group consisting of butadiene polymers having a glass transition temperature of less than or equal to ?50° C., and a thermoplastic elastomer comprising at least one elastomer block and at least one thermoplastic block, the thermoplastic elastomer not comprising a polyisobutylene block; a liquid plasticizer exhibiting a glass transition temperature of less than ?70° C.; a crosslinking system; and a reinforcing filler.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising at least one block copolymer and a specific amount of at least one oil component. The block copolymer, which is the polymeric matrix of the inventive composition, is built up from at least one vinyl aromatic monomer MA and at least one conjugated diene monomer MB, in particular the block copolymer is a styrene butadiene block copolymer (SBC).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are rubber compositions comprising bio-oil produced by a recombinant cell. Also disclosed are methods of controlling the variability of fatty acid content in bio-oil containing rubber compositions or tires comprising at least one component incorporating the bio-oil containing rubber composition, and a method of providing a bio-oil-containing tire with a reduced carbon footprint.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are rubber compositions containing a saturated triglyceride component of specified melting point, as well as tires and tire components containing the rubber composition. Also disclosed are methods for improving the performance of a tire tread (such as by improving the wet traction) containing the rubber composition.

Abstract: Rubber compositions and articles made such rubber compositions having at least 80 phr of a styrene-butadiene elastomer modified with a functional group that is capable of interacting with a silica reinforcing filler and having a glass transition temperature of between ?60° C. and less than ?40° C. The rubber compositions may also include an effective amount of a plasticizing system having a plasticizing resin and a plasticizing liquid, wherein the effective amount of the plasticizing system provides the rubber composition with a shear modulus G* measured at 60° C. of between 0.9 MPa and 1.5 MPa and a Tg of between ?35° C. and ?15°. The filler for the rubber compositions is silica and there is further a curing system.

Abstract: An organic peroxide formulation comprises at least one organic peroxide, at least one drying oil, and at least one free radical trap. A process comprises curing mixtures that include at least one elastomer and the organic peroxide formulation in the presence of oxygen. Elastomer compositions, methods of manufacturing elastomer articles, and elastomer articles made from the elastomer compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides technical varnishes comprising polystyrene, especially recycled polystyrene, and biofuels such as fatty acid alkyl esters and/or aliphatic softeners such cyclohexane-dialkyl esters. The technical varnishes are useful, for example, in conjunction with printing inks, especially lithographic inks, and coatings and protective lacquers, and overprint varnishes for sheet-fed inks.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are rubber compositions comprising bio-oil produced by a recombinant cell. Also disclosed are methods of controlling the variability of fatty acid content in bio-oil containing rubber compositions or tires comprising at least one component incorporating the bio-oil containing rubber composition, and a method of providing a bio-oil-containing tire with a reduced carbon footprint.

Abstract: Provided are the following: water-absorbing resin particles with which an absorber can be manufactured, the absorber enabling ample anchoring to be obtained without compromising on water absorbency; and an absorber obtained by anchoring together the water-absorbing resin particles and a fibrous base material. The present invention is: core-shell water-absorbing resin particles constituted of a core layer (P) containing a water-absorbing resin (A) and a shell layer (Q), the shell layer (Q) containing a thermoplastic resin (B) having a melting point of 50 to 180° C., and the thermoplastic resin (B) being a polymer having a hydrophobic block comprising a polyolefin; an absorber obtained by anchoring the water-absorbing resin particles to a fibrous base material (F); and an absorbent article made using such absorber.

Abstract: A system for sealing a beverage container includes a crown defining a bottom surface. A liner that includes an oxygen scavenger is coupled to the crown such that a top surface of the liner contacts the bottom surface of the crown. The bottom surface of the liner supports printed indicia where the bottom surface of the liner and the printed indicia are exposed to a beverage contained in the beverage container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of mixtures of monoesters and diesters as coalescing agents. Monoesters and diesters according to the present invention were obtained by ethoxylation of fatty acids, and/or by direct esterification of fatty acids with monoethylene glycol or polyethylene glycol. Fatty acids used in the present invention have 4 to 22 carbon atoms and can be saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched. In particular, the invention is directed to a composition of coalescing agents comprising: (i) mixtures of (RCOO(EO)nH) monoesters and diesters; and, (ii) mixtures of (RCOO(EO)nH) monoesters and diesters obtained from the ethoxylation of fatty acids, and/or direct esterification of fatty acids with ethylene glycol derivatives, and/or transesterification, wherein the monoesters are present in an amount of 90 to 10 mass % and diesters are present in an amount of 10 to 90 mass %.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a polycarbonate composition includes melt polymerizing a dihydroxy compound and a carbonate compound in the presence of a catalyst to form a polycarbonate; and adding 1 to 400 ppm of glycerol tristearate to form the polycarbonate composition, wherein the polycarbonate composition is unquenched.

Abstract: A method of treating porous material, such as cement or concrete. In this method, fatty acid alkyl esters having 16 to 22 carbon atoms are provided. Polystyrene is dissolved in the fatty acid alkyl esters to thereby form a blend composition. The blend composition is then applied to a cementitious material, which effectively seals the cementitious material and protects it. In another embodiment, a cementitious material prepared in accordance with the method just described is disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to acetylated polyglyceride fatty acid ester and compositions containing the same. The acetylated polyglyceride fatty acid ester may be blended with an epoxidized fatty acid ester. The present acetylated polyglyceride fatty acid ester and blends find advantageous application as a plasticizer.

Abstract: A plastically deformable sealing mass for the use in sealing a leak in a container in which oil, oil-containing or chemical liquid is stored, includes a solvent, and a hydrophobing agent which is received in the solvent. The solvent may be organic solvent, water, oil, or a silicon compound. The hydrophobing agent can be stearate, oleate, silane, siloxane, or silicon.

Abstract: An optical fiber with a b-stageable hybrid adhesive coating includes an optical fiber and an outer jacket. The outer jacket includes at least one layer that includes a partially cured b-stageable hybrid adhesive.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin composition that is free of discoloration defects, is resistant to the staining and deterioration caused by urine, fecal matter, detergents and so forth, exhibits an excellent tactile sensation, and also exhibits an excellent marring resistance and that is thus well suited for toilet components. Toilet components comprising this thermoplastic resin composition are also provided. The thermoplastic resin composition comprises (A) a thermoplastic resin and, per 100 weight parts thereof, (B) 2 to 40 weight parts of an organic flame retardant, 0.1 to 2 weight parts of a component (D), and as desired, (C) 0.1 to 20 weight parts of a flame retardant synergist, wherein the component (D) satisfies the following condition: condition: the component (D) is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyolefin-based waxes, alcohols, carboxylic acids, and esters, and having a melting point of not more than 100° C. and an HLB value of not more than 5.

Abstract: A composition includes estolide esters of vegetable oil fatty acid alkyl esters where the vegetable oil has an unsaturation greater than 90 IV. The fatty acid alkyl esters include unsaturated and saturated fatty acid alkyl esters, and each unsaturated fatty acid alkyl ester has greater than one estolide ester functionality.

Abstract: Provided is an injection-molded article made up of a thermoplastic polymer material comprising a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) matrix, and at least one pigment and at least one nucleating agent dispersed in said PET matrix. The thermoplastic polymer material comprises no more than 5 wt % of mineral filler relative to the total weight of the article, and the article has a variable thickness ranging from 0.2 mm to 10 mm, at least two adjacent areas having a difference in thickness of at least 10%. A method for producing such an article is also provided.

Abstract: Provided is an ink jet printing method of discharging glitter ink, of which glitter pigment is dispersed in water, onto a non-ink-absorption or low-ink-absorption printing medium in an ink jet method. The ink jet printing method includes: a foundation layer formation process of forming a foundation layer by providing resin ink, of which a resin component is dispersed or dissolved in a dispersion medium, onto at least a portion of the printing medium on which the glitter ink is intended to be discharged; and a glitter ink printing process of discharging the glitter ink onto the foundation layer.

Abstract: A body cosmetic for application to wetted skin after showering, and the like, which provide high moisturizing effects, all over body spreadability, and easy application with a non-greasy and non-sticky feeling. An oil-in-water body cosmetic for application to wetted skin, which contains the following components (A) to (D): (A) from about 0.1% to about 1% of block copolymer; (B) from about 3% to about 10% branched fatty acid ester; (C) from about 3% to about 20% hydrocarbon oil; and (D) from about 5% to about 50% glycerin.

Abstract: Aqueous ink jet ink compositions are used for ink jet printing colorless, colored or invisible images on receiver elements. These compositions contain a dispersion of an unsaturated natural oil and a water compatible polyurethane. The unsaturated oil dispersion is prepared from conventional surfactants or a polyurethane dispersing agent. The polyurethane is prepared from unsaturated polyol segments prepared from the unsaturated natural oils. The ink preparations are printed on media treated with agents such as metal ions known to catalyze crosslinking reactions in unsaturated oils. Such compositions are useful in various ink jet printing systems including drop on demand and continuous ink jet printing systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that enable excellent early hardness development in coating applications, the compositions comprising a blend of one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pA, having a Tg of 20° C. or higher, and one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pB, having a Tg at least 15° C. lower than that of pA, together with one or more additive chosen from a coalescent having a normal boiling point no greater than 300° C., a naturally derived plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. The compositions may be ambient curable.

Abstract: A non-aqueous blend composition for treating a porous material comprising triacylglycerides obtained from vegetable oils and containing a fatty acid component and a polystyrene dissolved in the triacylglycerides to form a blend composition, the polystyrene component being present in the blend composition in an amount of from about 1% to about 40% by weight of the fatty acid component.

Abstract: A plastic composition may include a plastic or bioplastic portion and about 0.5%-50% hydrogenated saturated triglyceride. A method of making a plastic processing additive may include blending a hydrogenated saturated triglyceride with a second material to form an additive composition and pelletizing the additive composition. A pellet for plastics processing may include a first component comprising a hydrogenated saturated triglyceride and a second component comprising one of a wood product, a bioplastic, or a filler.

Abstract: A tamper evident document, a process of preparing the tamper evident document, and a tamper evident ink. The tamper evident document includes a paper substrate having a face for providing information, and a tamper evident ink applied on the face of the paper substrate. The tamper evident ink includes (i) microcapsules having a cross-linked polymer shell and a core surrounded by the shell; and (ii) developer particles. The cores of the microcapsules include at least one color former dissolved in a carrier oil. If information on the tamper evident document is altered by force or pressure (e.g., by scraping with a knife), the microcapsules rupture and the color former reacts with the developer particles to provide a visual indication of tampering (e.g., appearance of color or color change) on the face of the document.

Abstract: The invention provides anaerobic curable compositions, and methods of their production and use. These compositions provide excellent adhesion especially on oily surfaces.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a polycarbonate composition includes melt polymerizing a dihydroxy compound and a carbonate compound in the presence of a catalyst to form a polycarbonate; and adding 1 to 400 ppm of glycerol tristearate to form the polycarbonate composition, wherein the polycarbonate composition is unquenched.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surface treatment agent for galvanized steel sheets, which comprises epoxy-containing silane derivates, alkyl-containing silane derivates, alkoxy silane derivates and one or more selected from the group consisting of a cationic polymer aqueous dispersion, a non-ionic polymer aqueous dispersion and a water-soluble polymer. Also disclosed is a method for producing it, which comprises mixing each component uniformly for 0.5 to 8 hours at 5 to 70° C. Further provided are galvanized steel sheets coated with the surface treatment agent on the surface and a production method thereof. The surface treatment agent for galvanized steel sheets has excellent corrosion resistance, alkali resistance, solvent resistance, recoating property, high temperature resistance and electrical conductivity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic material comprising a composition Z comprising the components A, B, C and D, the component A being a polyester, the component B being a polyamide, the component C being a transition metal catalyst, the component D being an organic compound selected from the group consisting of paraffins, vegetable oils, polyalkylene glycols, esters of polyols, alkoxylates, and mixtures of these substances.

Abstract: A novel flame retardant and fire extinguishing product for preventing and fighting fires in liquids is disclosed herein. The product comprises water, one or more flame retardants, one or more polymers, one or more surfactants, one or more emulsifiers, one or more preservatives, and one or more firming agents. In some embodiments, the product may further comprise one or more stabilizers, one or more binders, and/or one or more fining agents. The product may be used as a fire extinguishing agent in active firefighting and as a flame retardant to prevent fires. The product may be biodegradable in a natural environment, may be readily cleaned off equipment and materials to which it has been applied using water, and may also provide other features which render it safe for the environment as compared to other commonly used products in fire prevention and firefighting.

Abstract: Triglyceride and other polyol ester PVC plasticizers can be produced by recovery of branched C6 to C9 aldehydes from a hydroformylation product, optional hydrogenation to the alcohol, oxidation to the acid with oxygen and/or air, recovery of the resulting acid, and esterification with glycerol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol or mixtures thereof. The branched alkyl chains comprise at least 10% methyl branching. Special triglycerides are derived from branched aliphatic acids having alkyl chains with average carbon numbers from 6 to 9 and at least 10% methyl branching. These triglycerides are fast fusing plasticisers if before esterification with glycerol, an aryl acid is introduced together with the aliphatic acids.

Abstract: Methods for applying a liner-free, or liner-less label, to a substrate, particularly glass or plastic (e.g., PET) substrates are described herein. The method includes applying an adhesive composition, such as a polymeric coating, to a label face sheet, activating the adhesive composition with an activating fluid, and contacting the label to the substrate. The activating fluid is preferably a mixture of water and one or more organic solvents, such as low molecular weight alcohols. In some embodiments, the labels exhibit a percent fiber tear greater than about 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95% after one, two, three, four, or five minutes. In particular embodiments, the labels exhibits a percent fiber tear greater than 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95% after two minutes.

Abstract: Provided are processes for making, and processes for using triglycerides as plasticizers.

Abstract: Polymer-grease compositions comprising intimate admixtures of thermoplastic polymer and grease. Methods of making and using polymer-grease compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a rubber composition and tire with component comprises of such rubber composition comprised of a combination of cis 1,4-polyisoprene rubber, desirably natural rubber, and low level of soybean oil.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tire with a circumferential rubber tread composition comprised of a silica reinforced rubber composition containing diene based polymers in combination with traction resin(s) and vegetable oil, particularly soybean oil.

Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) a diorganopolysiloxane, (B) an alkoxysilane compound and/or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof, (C) a curing catalyst, and (D) an organic compound having at least one fatty acid ester radical —OC(?O)CH2R3 (wherein R3 is H or a monovalent hydrocarbon radical) and 0, 1 or 2 hydroxyl radicals effectively cures to glass and fluoropolymer-coated aluminum without a need for primer and has storage stability in a sealed package.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomer compositions, in particular derived from one or more styrenic block copolymers wherein at least one styrenic block copolymer comprises a controlled distribution copolymer block including a conjugated diene and a mono alkenyl arene, a plurality of biorenewable materials, preferably a softener and one or more synergistic additives such as a polar polymer; a synergistic block copolymer such as a relatively high molecular weight styrenic block copolymer; and/or filler. Numerous desirable articles can be formed from the compositions. Processes for preparing the compositions and articles are disclosed.

Abstract: An inkjet ink includes a non-polar carrier, a colorant dispersed in the non-polar carrier, a dispersant, and non-swellable latex particles of a cross-linked polymer dispersed in the non-polar carrier. The colorant is chosen from a pigment, a dye, or a combination of a pigment and a dye. The cross-linked polymer consists of: an acrylic monomer having a molecular weight less than 1000, a vinylic monomer having a molecular weight of less than 1000, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to thermoplastic compositions, methods of making thermoplastic compositions, and articles made from thermoplastic compositions. The disclosed compositions comprise a polycarbonate polymer and a triacylglyceride release agent. In an embodiment, a thermoplastic composition comprising: a melt polycarbonate polymer; and 0.01 to 0.05 weight percent of a release agent based on the total weight of the composition, wherein the release agent comprises triacylglyceride, and wherein the composition is free of stearyl stearate, glycerol monostearate, and pentaerythrityl tetrastearate.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a tire rubber composition and a pneumatic tire produced using the rubber composition, which improve mechanical strength, abrasion resistance, rolling resistance, wet grip performance, and dry grip performance in good balance. The present invention relates to a tire rubber composition comprising: a rubber component that contains a modified diene rubber; and a silica component that contains a silica surface-treated with a silane coupling agent, wherein the amount of the modified diene rubber in 100% by mass of the rubber component is 15% by mass or more, and the dispersion ratio of the silica component is 70% or higher.

Abstract: An offset printing varnish, comprising a solvent, is provided. The solvent comprises at least one triglyceride with saturated monocarboxylic acid moieties, which solvent is preferably food safe.

Abstract: The invention developed compositions of plasticizers obtained from the partial transesterification, acetylation and epoxidation of vegetable oils with ethanol or glycerin, henceforth called partially transesterified epoxidized bioesters.

Abstract: “FORMULATION FOR PRODUCING A WRITING ARTICLE, PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A WRITING ARTICLE AND A WRITING ARTICLE”, wherein the formulation of said writing article can optionally comprise the following components (with a variation of ±2.5%): ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene, 37-50%), SAN (Styrene-Acrylonitrile, 14%), Graphite (35-42%), Calcium Stearate (5-10%), Stearin (8%), Talc (5-23%), Mineral Oil (2-3%), Polyethylene (1%), Bentonite (5-15%), Calcium Carbonate (1%). Said article (1) is defined as a single-piece object (2), which has an integral tip (3) that is produced by sharpening; the body of said single-piece object (2) is configured according to a profile standard, and may include multiple sides (4) giving said single-piece object an hexagonal appearance, or even only one encircling side (5), which gives said single-piece object a cylindrical appearance.

Abstract: This invention relates to a carbon black for use in rubber processing comprising carbon black and a naturally occurring oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a fatty acid ester as a slip additive in the production of molded polyethylene terephthalate articles, to a thermoplastic molding composition comprising a polyethylene terephthalate and a fatty acid ester selected to be effective for reducing the co-efficient of friction of molded articles formed from the composition, to a molded polyethylene terephthalate article comprising a fatty acid ester selected to be effective in reducing the co-efficient of friction of the molded article, and to a process for producing a molded thermoplastic article comprising providing a thermoplastic molding composition comprising polyethylene terephthalate, admixing with the thermoplastic molding composition at least one fatty acid ester selected to be effective in reducing the co-efficient of friction of the molded article, heating the composition and molding the hot composition so as to form a molded article.

Abstract: This invention relates to vegetable oil extended rubber containing soy oil and tire with a component of such oil extended rubber.

Abstract: Provided are compositions, processes for making, and processes for using neoalkyl polyol esters and triglycerides as plasticizers. In one form, a neoalkylester triglyceride plasticizers can be produced by (i) drying a polyol feedstream; (ii) contacting in a reactor the dried polyol feedstream with a neoacid feedstream under effective temperature, pressure and time to form a neoalkylester plasticizer effluent stream, and (iii) purifying the neoalkylester plasticizer effluent stream to remove unreacted polyol and unreacted neoacid to form a neoalkylester plasticizer. Such plasticizers can be phthalate-free and provide outstanding properties including a suitable melting or pour point, glass transition temperature, low volatility, increased compatibility, increased hydrolytic stability, and excellent low temperature properties in a range of polymeric resins.