Abstract: A water-soluble granular composition including at least 40% of at least one plant growth regulator, at least one binder, at least one disaccharide and at least one surfactant; as well as methods for making and using the composition are disclosed. The water-soluble granular composition advantageously improves preparation of a solid plant growth regulator formulation for spray application, as such composition swiftly dissolves, is easily metered for application, can be more highly concentrated and is dust-free. A presently preferred water-soluble granular composition includes at least 40% of at least one gibberellin as the plant growth regulator.

Abstract: A process for making a fiber finish composition having anti-sling properties involving: (a) providing a lubricant component; (b) providing water; (c) providing a powder-form polyethylene oxide having a weight average molecular weight of more than 106; (d) providing a static in-line mixing apparatus; and (e) mixing (a)-(c) in the static in-line mixing apparatus to form the fiber finish composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a concentrated, non-agglomerating, soluble and compatible drag reducing agent composition. It contains (a) from 1 to 60% of a polymer, e.g. non-crystalline and ultrahigh molecular weight poly-&agr;-olefin, capable of reducing drag, and (b) from 40 to 99% of a natural fat or oil, e.g. linseed or rapeseed oil, based on the comined weight of (a) and (b). Preferably, it also contains (c) from 0.1 to 50% of a dispersion stabilising agent, e.g. a fatty acid soap, based on the combined weight of (a), (b) and (c).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing nondusting free-flowing pigment concentrates with removal of the water from pigment suspensions comprising polymers and dispersants in a fluidized bed drier. The resulting bead-form pigment concentrates are nondusting and readily free-flowing The invention further embraces the use of pigment concentrates prepared in this way for coloring plastics and polymers.

Abstract: A blend of an EPDM made with VNB instead of ENB and specified melt viscosity reducers is imbued with a unique ability to form a processable blend with a polyolefin phase in which PE is present in a major amount by weight relative to PP. In the substantially fully cured vulcanizate (TPV) of the blend the ratio of PE to pEPDM is in the range from more than 1:3 up to about 1:0.6. This blend is made processable with less than 200 phr of a processing oil in presently available commercial processing equipment by using an inert melt viscosity reducer which is compatible with the pEPDM and PE phases without being substantially miscible in either. A preferred melt viscosity reducer is chosen from (a) a polyolefin selected from the group consisting of isotactic poly(1-butene), ethylene-co-1-butene, propene-co-1-butene and ethylene-co-propene-co-1-butene; (b) oils and waxes having a solubility parameter in the range from about 19.5 to 21.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for the production of hydrogenated nitrile rubber. The appearance of corrosion in the plant equipment in which hydrogenated nitrile rubber is produced is due to the unexpected presence of relatively large amounts of HCl, generated, surprisingly, by the hydro-dehalogenation of the monochlorobenzene solvent under the reaction conditions. The addition of a compatible weakly basic additive, such as Epoxidized Soy Bean Oil (ESBO), to the reaction mixture has alleviated this serious problem.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for reducing food deposit adhesion to cookware. More specifically this invention relates to a resin composition having a glass transition temperature of at least 180° C. containing an amount of at least one fluorinated compounds, optionally also containing at least one additive selected from fatty acid esters, fatty acid amide, anionic surfactant, or a mixture containing at least one of the foregoing, to reduce food deposit adhesion on cookware made from the composition. The invention also relates to a method for providing plastic cookware having reduced food deposit adhesion.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition comprising (a) greater than 40% by weight of a polymeric component; and (b) 5 to 40% by weight of a high hydroxyl number compound, with hydroxyl number greater than 100 mg KOH/g.

Abstract: The invention relates to impression compositions based on vulcanizable polyether materials, which are characterized in that the ready-mixed pastes comprise a) approx. 30 to 70 wt. % of aziridino-polyether, b) approx. 5 to 20 wt. % of a triacyl glyceride of non-animal origin which has a stearoyl content of ≧70 wt. %, based on the acyl content of the triacyl glyceride, or, in the case of a lower stearoyl content and if this adversely influences the storage stability of the impression composition, has been esterified in itself beforehand, and c) approx. 10 to 65 wt. % of customary catalysts, auxiliaries and additives, in each case based on the total weight of the composition. The impression compositions are distinguished by consistently good mechanical properties of the polymerized materials, have a comparatively low proportion of aziridino-polyether, which has a favorable effect on their preparation costs, and can easily be mixed.

Abstract: Rubber compositions comprising an acrylate or methacrylate salt, an elastomer curable with a peroxide initiator and a plasticizer having one or more epoxide groups per molecule display lower compound Mooney viscosity, higher MH/modulus, increased hardness and improved odour.

Abstract: An objective of the invention is to provide a conjugated diene-based rubber having a specific composition and an oil extended rubber using the same, as well as a rubber composition capable of being converted into a vulcanized rubber which has a low rolling resistance, an excellent wearing resistance and the like, and is useful for a tire or the like. A conjugated diene-based rubber in the invention has repeating units consisting of 1 to 30% by mass of an olefinically unsaturated nitrile monomer unit such as acrylonitrile, 10 to 50% by mass of an aromatic vinyl monomer unit such as styrene, 19.9 to 88.9% by mass of a conjugated diene monomer unit such as 1,3-butadiene and 0.1 to 10% by mass of a monomer unit having one polymerizable unsaturated group and at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of an amino group, a hydroxyl group, an epoxy group, a carboxyl group and an alkoxysilyl group, and has a specific glass transition point and a Mooney viscosity [ML1+4(100° C.

Abstract: Liquid dispersion polymer compositions which comprise microparticles of a hydrophilic, water soluble or swellable polymer, preferably an acrylic-based polymer, dispersed in a di- or triglyceride oil such as soybean oil and an oil-in-water surfactant, are useful to prepare microparticulate thickening systems to thicken aqueous or aqueous/organic compositions, particularly for use in personal care and pharmaceutical formulations. The preparation and the use of these liquid dispersion polymer compositions is described.

Abstract: The present invention is a recipe and method for combining Gilsonite and other asphaltites with curative elastomers that are powder granular form and which are added to asphalt. Second recipe and method is disclosed to create a dry liquid concentrate comprised of cured elastomers in combination with tall oil or other fatty acids and may also include Gilsonite to be added to asphalt.

Abstract: In the present invention, the No. I invention relates to a regenerated PET resin composition which comprises formulating 0.5-100 part by weight of a lactone polymer (B) with 100 parts by weight of a regenerated PET resin (A), in which there is improved a molding processability such as an injection moldability and extruding molding, and relates to a molded article therefrom and, the No. II invention relates to a flame retardant resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin (E) and a flame retardant (F), in which bleeding of the flame retardant is suppressed without a decline of a flame retardancy, and relates to a molded article therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition characterized by comprising (A) a thermoplastic resin, (B) an inorganic filler and/or organic filler, and (C) a polyhydroxy alcohol ester of condensed hydroxyfatty acid and/or (C′) a condensed hydroxyfatty acid having a degree of condensation exceeding 3.

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: The present invention relates to a curable silicone composition which contains an air-oxidation-curable unsaturated compound, and which is cured by means of a hydrosilylation reaction and a condensation reaction.

Abstract: Vinylidene chloride polymer compositions comprising a vinylidene chloride polymer and from about 2 to about 12 weight percent of a glycerin ester provide films which exhibit oxygen transmission rates sufficiently low to protect gassy cheeses from spoilage but sufficiently high to let any excess CO2 produced during the cheese curing process escape from the packaged gassy cheeses.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for reducing food deposit adhesion to cookware. More specifically this invention relates to a resin composition having a glass transition temperature of at least 180° C. containing an amount of at least one additive selected from fatty acid esters, fatty acid amide, anionic surfactant, or a mixture containing at least one of the foregoing to reduce food deposit adhesion on cookware made from the composition. The invention also relates to a method for providing plastic cookware having reduced food deposit adhesion.

Abstract: A candle and the method of making the same is disclosed wherein the candle consists essentially of about 5 to 40 volume percent of a paraffin wax; about 5 to 10 volume percent of a candle scent; about 0.25 to 1 volume percent of a binding agent; about 50 to 95 volume percent of a soybean oil; and about 1 to 5 drops of a liquid dye. The method of making the candle comprises the steps of: adding a binding agent to paraffin wax and heating the same to about 160° F.; adding soybean oil to the mixture and heating the same to about 160° F.; adding liquid dye to the mixture; adding the candle scent to the mixture; and pouring the mixture into pre-wicked containers.

Abstract: Homogeneous partially saponified triglycerides are made consisting essentially of metal salts or fatty acid and mono-, di- and tri-glycerides without the need for a compatibilizing additive. The PSTs are useful as lubricants, antistats, stabilizers, coupling agents, waterproofing agents and neutralizers for polymers. The PSTs are formed in situ by reacting a fat or oil under controlled conditions with a catalyst and at a sufficiently high temperature to achieve a homogeneous composition. The PSTs also have a variety of end-uses other than as polymer additives, for example, as external lubricants, coupling agents, viscosity controllers, thickening agents, surfactants and waterproofing agents.

Abstract: Homogeneous partially saponified triglycerides are made consisting essentially of metal salts or fatty acid and mono-, di- and triglycerides without the need for a compatibilizing additive. The PSTs are useful as lubricants, antistats and neutralizers for polymers. The PSTs are formed in situ by reacting a fat or oil under controlled conditions with a catalyst and at a sufficiently high temperature to achieve a homogeneous composition.

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: The inventors provide herein polymeric vehicles effective for depositing a coating composition that is curable upon exposure to the atmosphere and which has a low content of a volatile organic component, a high content of nonvolatile materials, a low viscosity, and a short drying time determined under common atmospheric conditions. The polymeric vehicle of the invention contains a polyurethane obtained by combining a polyisocyanate and a polyol having pendant hydroxyl groups, a polyunsaturated resin, oil, and a drier component. The inventors also provide the coating compositions themselves. The compositions have sufficiently low viscosities as to be readily applied to a surface, and which dry to hardness in less than 4.5 hrs.

Abstract: Mortar cement additives provide workability while retaining strength by employing a multi-stage polymer comprising a hydrophobically-modified, ionically-soluble polymer stage, the polymer being soluble at a pH of 6 and above; and an air-entraining agent. The additives also employ, as optional ingredients, set retarding agents and superplasticizers. Examplary methods of the invention involve addition of the multi-stage polymer and an air entraining agent to the mortar cement, preferably during intergrinding of Portland cement in the mill. Cement compositions comprising the polymer and an air-entraining agent are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to impression compositions based on vulcanizable pother materials, which are characterized in that the ready-mixed pastes comprisea) approx. 30 to 70 wt. % of aziridino-polyether,b) approx. 5 to 20 wt. % of a triacyl glyceride of non-animal origin which has a stearoyl content of .gtoreq.70 wt. %, based on the acyl content of the triacyl glyceride, or, in the case of a lower stearoyl content and if this adversely influences the storage stability of the impression composition, has been esterified in itself beforehand, andc) approx. 10 to 65 wt. % of customary catalysts, auxiliaries and additives,in each case based on the total weight of the composition.The impression compositions are distinguished by consistently good mechanical properties of the polymerized materials, have a comparatively low proportion of aziridino-polyether, which has a favourable effect on their preparation costs, and can easily be mixed.

Abstract: A system providing desirable properties for introducing a pigment to a polar polymer such as polyvinylchloride resin is disclosed. The system also is valuable in that pigments are conveniently dissolved or dispersed and blended in an a polyester component which is otherwise useful for polar polymer processing. Also disclosed is the mixing of the polyester component, phthalocyanine compounds, and the polyvinylchloride resins. Stronger color development is obtained by using the system of the present invention.

Abstract: A silicone composition for preparing a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive, the composition comprising (A) 20 to 55 parts by weight of a polydiorganosiloxane containing an average of at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule; (B) 45 to 80 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane resin comprising R.sup.3.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units and SiO.sub.4/2 units wherein each R.sup.3 is independently selected from the group consisting of monovalent hydrocarbon and monovalent halogenated hydrocarbon groups, the mole ratio of R.sup.3.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units to SiO.sub.4/2 units is from 0.6:1 to 1.

Abstract: A vehicle for lithographic printing ink is prepared by using an improved binder resin of petroleum resin-modified phenol resin, in which the melt viscosity of the binder resin is maintained below a certain level to improve the workability in polymerization process and the misting in printing press is reduced by using the improved binder resin. In the preparation of the binder resin, acid modified hydrocarbon resin (A) is prepared by reacting components (a) mainly comprising five-membered cyclic compounds or their Diels-Alder reaction products with the components (b) comprising unsaturated carboxylic acids or their anhydrides, and said acid modified hydrocarbon resin (A) is then reacted with phenol resin (B) in which portions of the phenol resin are fed one after another, thereby producing said binder resin having the properties of: high weight average molecular weight, low melt viscosity and low ratio of melt viscosity to solution viscosity.

Abstract: The subject invention provides water-swellable polymer compositions having reduced dusting tendencies, i.e., reduced amounts of unassociated dust having a maximum diameter less than or equal to 10 microns and/or the tendency to generate reduced amounts of unassociated dust having a maximum diameter less than or equal to 10 microns upon attrition and a process for preparing such compositions. Hydrophobic dedusting agents are used to achieve the above while substantially maintaining or increasing the surface tension of an aqueous fluid in equilibrium with the polymer and air.

Abstract: A lubricant system providing desirable properties for both internal and external lubricity for polyvinylchloride resins is disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of the lubricants disclosed herein in an extruder. Polyvinylchloride articles obtained using the lubricant mixture of the present invention and/or the extrusion method are also described herein.

Abstract: A zinc oxide dispersion for use in rubber compounds having at least 40, preferably 74-92, weight percent zinc oxide powder and at least five weight percent of a binder selected from the group consisting of asphalt and terpene tackifiers. The dispersion also preferably includes at least 0.5 weight percent stearifying agent such as stearic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wire enamel formulation comprising components which are known per se and an internal lubricant consisting of a polyethylene wax, preferably having a molecular mass of from 3000 to 6000 g/mol, and a wetting agent, preferably fatty alcohol ethoxylate.

Abstract: A radiation-resistant polyolefin composition which includes (i) a polyolefin; and (ii) a radiation-stabilizing amount of at least one aliphatic, unsaturated compound having at least one unsaturation site, the compound having a molecular weight of at least 200 and an iodine number of at least 25. Suitable aliphatic, unsaturated compounds include soybean oil, safflower oil, squalene, polybutadiene, a tertiary amine having at least one aliphatic, unsaturated fatty-acid-derived substituent, oleamide, calcium oleate, erucyl erucamide and glycerol monooleate. A saturated mobilizing compound is preferably included in the composition, which can advantageously be used in the manufacture of fibers, films, and medical devices such as syringes, tube assemblies, tissue culture flasks, and packaging film.

Abstract: A painting medium for artists is provided and is an essentially homogeneous admixture of raw drying oil and polymerized drying oil produced by mixing together in a heated state. A thinned version of this medium is provide by mixing an essential oil or alcohol solvent with the essentially homogeneous mixture of raw and polymerized drying oil. The essentially homoge-neous mixture of raw and polymerized drying oil is combined with an essential oil or solvent based varnish to produce an artist medium with improved drying properties permitting successive coats of the medium at be applied in relatively short periods of time without the coats or layers bleeding into one another.

Abstract: A remoistenable hot melt adhesive composition comprising (i) 25 to 80% by weight of a sulfonated polyester;(ii) 3 to 40% by weight of an anionic or cationic plasticizer;(iii) 0 to 40% by weight of a polar tackifier;(iv) 0 to 3% by weight of an antioxidant; and(v) 10 to 35% by weight of a polar wax; and(vi) optionally 0 to 30% nonionic plasticizer, wherein the total of (i)-(vi) to equal 100% by weight.

Abstract: Described is a moisture-curing sealing and bonding compound made from completely synthetic polymers, the compound containing, to improve its non-sag properties, a triglyceride, either as the sole non-sag agent or in addition to prior art agents. The triglyceride should have a melting point over 40.degree. C., preferably over 50.degree. C., and be derived from saturated fatty acids with 8 to 26 C-atoms. Even without using thixotropic agents, compounds can be obtained which do not sag at temperatures over 40.degree. C. Such joint sealants can be used to fill joints more than 35 mm wide without sagging.

Abstract: A method of making an emulsion ink is provided. The method includes mixing an ink precursor and processing the ink precursor in a homogenizer to form an emulsion ink. The ink precursor includes a pigment, water, a film forming polymer, an oil and, preferably, a pH dependent thickener and a base.

Abstract: Wettable fibers or filaments are prepared from a composition having a polymer which has a wetting agent incorporated therein. The polymer is selected from the group consisting of olefin polymers, polyesters and polyamides. The wetting agent consists essentially of a glyceride selected from the group consisting of a mono-glyceride, a combination of mono-glycerides and a mixed glyceride having a mono glyceride content of at least 85 percent by weight. The fatty ester group or groups in the glyceride each have from about 12 to about 22 carbon atoms. The olefin polymer is preferably polypropylene, LLDPE, LDPE and HDPE, more preferably polypropylene. The polyamide is preferably a nylon 6 and nylon 6,6. The polyester is preferably a polyethylene terephthalate and a polybutylene terephthalate.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is the use of at least one alkyl ester of adipic acid in a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composition for the production of products made from biocompatible material, in particular blood lines, to increase the resistance of these products to irradiation with penetrating rays.

Abstract: A composition which is polyolefin-based includes polyolefin; from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of lubricating agent per 100 parts by weight of the polyolefin; and from 0.05 to 2 parts by weight of zeolite per 100 parts by weight of the polyolefin, which zeolite is a crystalline aluminosilicate having a water adsorptivity not exceeding 10% of its weight, at 25.degree. C. and at a water vapor partial pressure of 4.6 torr, and having an Si/Al molar ratio in the crystal lattice of at least 35.

Abstract: A lithographic printing ink contains an ester-modified carboxyl-containing copolymer as a pigment dispersant. The ester-modified carboxyl-containing copolymer is the reaction product of a long chain alcohol and a styrene maleic anhydride copolymer, wherein at least 35% of the carboxyl groups of the styrene maleic anhydride copolymer are esterified. The ink further includes a liquid carrier resin; a pigment; and a solvent selected from the group consisting of aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons, and mixtures thereof and/or a modifying oil. The pigment dispersants improve color development when incorporated into the ink during the grinding stage.

Abstract: A porous film is here disclosed which is obtainable by stretching a film in at least uniaxial direction, said film being formed from a resin composition containing 25 to 70 parts by weight of a polyolefin resin and 75 to 30 parts by weight of an inorganic filler; said resin composition further containing 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of dehydrated castor oil (a) and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of hardened castor oil (b) based on the total 100 parts by weight of the polyolefin resin and the inorganic filler; and the amount of the component (a) being 20 to 95% by weight based on the total amount of the components (a) and (b). In this porous film, softness and feeling like cloth, moisture vapor transmission, uniformity of the film thickness and the like are equal to their conventional levels. Furthermore, the adhesive strength of a securing tape does not deteriorate because the third components (a) and (b) do not float on the surface of the porous film.

Abstract: A water-resistant and UV-resistant clear coat sealant and finish for protecting wood signs from weathering. The sealant is applied as a viscous liquid to the surface of the sign and allowed to stand until dry. It dries to a clear, durable protective coating with a satin luster.

Abstract: Methods for preparing an ink concentrate are disclosed. To prepare the ink concentrate, a varnish that includes at least one dispersing polymer is added to the pigment particles, such as an aqueous slurry or an organic-solvent-treated aqueous slurry of the pigment particles. The blend of varnish and pigment particles then is heated to a temperature effective to melt the dispersing polymer. Upon cooling, the dispersing polymer solidifies at the surface of the pigment particles to thereby physically attach and bond to and preferably encapsulate the pigment particles and form an ink concentrate. The ink concentrate thus formed will have improved color properties as compared to conventional ink concentrates.

Abstract: An oxygen absorbing resin in which a deoxidizing composition is dispersed in a thermo-plastic resin mixture comprising (A) a thermoplastic elastomer and/or an ethylene propylene copolymer and (B) a thermo-plastic resin other than the above-mentioned (A), and having a flexural modulus of 600 MPa or less and an oxygen permeability of 130 cc.mm/m.sup.2.atm.day (23.degree. C., 50% RH) or more. The oxygen absorbing resin has an oxygen absorbing performance equal to that of a conventional deoxidizing agent in a small bag. A deoxidizing multi-layer structure which comprises a layer (I) comprising a thermoplastic resin layer having an oxygen permeability of 800 cc/m.sup.2.atm.day (23.degree. C., 50% RH) or more, a layer (II) comprising the oxygen absorbing resin, and a layer (III) having gas barrier properties. In addition, the deoxidizing multi-layer structure has a function of positively and efficiently absorbing oxygen.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition which comprises (A) a thermoplastic polyester resin such as polybutylene terephthalate, (B) a rubber-modified styrenic resin such as an ABS resin, (C) an olefinic copolymer composed of (c-1) an olefinic polymer fragment and (c-2) a vinyl-series polymer fragment and (D) a branched ester obtainable from a C.sub.16-30 fatty acid and/or alcohol having at least one branched chain, and which may contain (E) an inorganic filler, (F) a flame-retardant, (G) an inorganic flame-retardant auxiliary and so on. This resin composition has improved friction/abrasion characteristics with maintaining its high mechanical characteristics, and is useful for providing a moulded article including a sliding member.

Abstract: A light conducting plate for back lighting which comprises a methacrylic copolymer resin comprising 90 to 99.5% by weight of a methyl methacrylate unit and 0.5 to 10% by weight of an alkyl acrylate unit containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety thereof and having a reduced viscosity of 35 to 60 ml/g in chloroform, the chromaticity of said light conducting plate having x and y color coordinates both ranging from 0.01 to 0.001 as obtained according to JIS-Z-8701.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gel comprising A) a solution of at least one organic peroxide essentially solubilized in a phlegmatizer, B) at least one cellulose ester as thickening agent essentially solubilized in solution A, and C) at least one thixotropic agent selected from hydrogenated castor oil and fumed silica. These gels offer the advantages of essentially no phase segregation during storage, essentially no formation of solid crystals during storage, and easy metering into thermoset resins because of their thixotropic behavior. Furthermore, these gels may be transparent, with the advantage that brightly colored gels may be prepared therefrom.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition comprises a polyacetal resin, (A) a light stabilizer selected from the group consisting of a benzotriazole compound, a benzophenone compound, an aromatic benzoate compound, a cyanoacrylate compound, and an anilide oxalate compound and (B) an aliphatic acid ester. It is improved in stability to weathing.