Abstract: An etch-resistant composition is provided. The etch-resistant composition comprises a polymer and a first organic solvent. The polymer is prepared by copolymerizing a polymerization unit comprising styrene-based monomer(s) and acrylate-based monomer(s), and has a weight average molecular weight of at least about 35,000. Based on the total weight of the etch-resistant composition, the amount of the polymer is about 20.0 to about 60.0 wt % and the amount of the solvent is about 40.0 to about 80.0 wt %. The etch-resistant composition can be used for preparing a selective emitter of a solar cell.

Abstract: A cleaning method of an immersion liquid includes supplying an immersion liquid on a surface of a cleaning substrate. The immersion liquid is to be used in a liquid immersion lithography apparatus. The cleaning substrate has a substrate and an organic film laminated on a top face side of the substrate. The immersion liquid is allowed to move on the substrate to remove contaminants from the immersion liquid.

Abstract: Water-based intumescent fireproofing formulations are provided that exhibit excellent fireproofing properties while simultaneously significantly reducing and/or eliminating the potential for VOC release and exhibiting excellent hangability properties. The intumescent fireproofing formulation includes a coalescent that significantly reduces and/or eliminates the potential for VOC release and fiber constituents, e.g., fibers of greater than 0.2 mm in length. Exemplary coalescents have a boiling point of at least 180° C. and include bis(2-ethylhexanoate) triethyleneglycol and 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediolmono(2-methylproponate). Intumescent fireproofing formulations are also provided that include clay to further improve performance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a color filter ink composition that includes an acrylic-based copolymer resin including repeating units represented by a particular chemical formula, a polymerizable monomer, a pigment, and a solvent. According to the present invention, the color filter ink composition can have excellent ejection properties and ejection stability by using a new acrylic-based copolymer resin as a binder resin, and also can have excellent storage stability, so that it can be used for a long period. In addition, a pattern formed using the color filter ink composition can have improved heat resistance, chemical resistance, and film strength.

Abstract: The waterborne coating composition herein is useful for promoting adhesion of paint to a component such as a plastic automobile part or accessory. The waterborne coating composition is particularly useful for promoting adhesion of paint to a thermoplastic polyolefin surface. The waterborne coating composition is prepared from a mixture comprising at least one chlorinated polyolefin resin and at least one urethane acrylic hybrid resin. The waterborne coating composition provides not only good adhesion of a paint to a thermoplastic polyolefin surface, but also provides good appearance. The waterborne coating composition is also compatible with a wide variety of paint systems and can be rapidly dried under ambient conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition comprising a treated latex polymer dispersion with less than about 50 ppm of unreacted monomers. The latex polymer dispersion can be treated by various means, including stripping and chasing, to remove unreacted monomers from the dispersion. Unreacted monomers significantly contribute to paint odor. In an innovative aspect of the present invention, the synergistic combination of the treated latex dispersion with pigments and other low or zero-VOC additives results in an aqueous coating composition with de minimis levels of volatile emissions, low odor, and paint performance comparable to premium latex paints.

Abstract: Provided are chlorine-free ink and coating compositions that demonstrate improved adherence when applied to untreated flexible plastic film substrates. The provided compositions eliminate the need for a separate step of pre-treating a plastic film before applying an ink or coating composition. Also provided are methods for producing a printed article using the provided ink and coating compositions and methods of adhering chlorine-free inks or coatings that exhibit improved adhesion characteristics to untreated plastic films.

Abstract: The mixture of the invention comprises at least one cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate and at least one solvent comprising an ester function and an ether function. An aqueous emulsion can be obtained from this mixture which also comprises a compound bearing a function with a mobile hydrogen, selected from primary or secondary hydroxyl functions, phenol functions, primary and/or secondary amino functions, carboxylic functions and a thiol function or a compound containing precursor functions capable of freeing hydroxyl functions. The emulsion can be used for the manufacture of coatings on a substrate of cement, of wood or especially of leather, and also for the manufacture of adhesives.

Abstract: A self-priming spackling compound includes between about 35% by weight and about 65% by weight acrylic latex resin, between about 20% by weight and about 50% by weight filler material, and between about 1% by weight and about 20% by weight water. In certain aspects, the latex resin may have an average latex particle size of less than about 0.18 microns, a minimum film formation temperature of less than about 15 degrees Celsius, and/or a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than about 25 degrees Celsius. To further enhance the self-priming performance of the spackling compound, the formulation may further comprise a colorant such as titanium dioxide.

Abstract: Provided is a polycarbonate-based resin composition for sliding use including 0.01 to 1 part by mass of an antioxidant with respect to 100 parts by mass of a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer which has structural units represented by a general formula (A) and structural units represented by a general formula (B), which contains a polyorganosiloxane block moiety containing the structural units represented by the general formula (B) at a content of 1 to 30 mass %, and which has an average repetition number of the structural units represented by the general formula (B) of 110 to 1000. The polycarbonate-based resin composition for sliding use has a specific structure having improved wear resistance, in particular, improved sliding property. Also provided is a molded article using the resin composition, and excellent in wear resistance and sliding property.

Abstract: A method for producing a resin composition, including the steps of melt-kneading a raw material A containing a polylactic acid resin, a crystal nucleating agent, and a plasticizer containing an ester compound formed between a polycarboxylic acid having a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms and a mono-alcohol having a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, to prepare a polylactic acid-containing melt-kneaded mixture having a relative crystallinity of 70% or more (step A); and further melt-kneading the polylactic acid-containing melt-kneaded mixture obtained by the step A and a raw material B containing a polypropylene resin and a compatibilizing agent (step B). The resin composition obtainable by the method of the present invention can be suitably used in various industrial applications, such as daily sundries, household electric appliance parts, and automobile parts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a highly scratch resistant one-part clear coating composition comprising a silane-modified blocked isocyanate for cars, in which a blocked isocyanate curing system comprising a silane functional group is applied besides an acrylic melamine-curing system used as a clear coat system for new cars unlike an acrylic-melamine curing clear coat used as a general clear coat for cars such that the formation of scratches on the surface of a car occurring during the automatic or manual car wash is minimized to maintain initial gloss for as long as possible, thereby maintaining the intrinsic color of the car as well as increasing a degree of consumer's satisfaction with the outer appearance of the car.

Abstract: Provided are a polylactic acid resin composition excellent in transparency, heat resistance, and migration resistance, and excellent in productivity at the time of the mold forming thereof, and a resin molded article thereof. The polylactic acid resin composition includes a polylactic acid; a reaction product of glycerin, an alkylene oxide mainly formed of ethylene oxide, and a fatty acid having 12 to 24 carbon atoms; and a fatty acid amide having a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: A water-soluble pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a homogeneous blend comprising (a) a polymer selected from the group consisting of N-vinyl caprolactam homopolymers, N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers, and mixtures thereof and (b) a non-volatile plasticizer comprising a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol having hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of about 2 to about 10. The N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers comprise about 60% or less by weight N-vinyl pyrrolidone.

Abstract: Provided are a resin composition for a golf ball which is excellent in resilience, flexibility and fluidity, and a golf ball excellent in resilience and shot feeling. The present invention relates to a resin composition for a golf ball, including (A) a resin component and (B) a nonionic surfactant, the resin component (A) including at least one selected from the group consisting of (a-1) a binary copolymer of an olefin and a C3-8 ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid; (a-2) a metal ion-neutralized product of a binary copolymer of an olefin and a C3-8 ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid; (a-3) a ternary copolymer of an olefin, a C3-8 ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid, and an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester; and (a-4) a metal ion-neutralized product of a ternary copolymer of an olefin, a C3-8 ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid, and an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester.

Abstract: Composite materials contain a silicone addition crosslinkable silicone elastomer composition comprising an organopolysiloxane having aliphatic unsaturation, an Si—H functional cyclic organopolysiloxane, a hydrosilylation catalyst, together with specific adhesion promoters, applied to a substrate material.

Abstract: Disclosed are a kind of ink used for ink-jet computer-to-plate (CTP) technology and the preparation method thereof. The ink comprises, in mass percent, 5% to 20% of cosslinkable resin, 5% to 25% of light solvent, and 55% to 90% of deionized water. The preparation method includes: mixing the components with stirring at room temperature; multistage filtering for removing insoluble substance and impurity in mixed solution after the crosslinkable resin being completely dissolved in the solvent; and thus to obtain the ink. An image with high resolution can be formed upon printing the ink on a treated aluminum plate and thermocuring. The aluminum plate can be printed directly by a printer, which reduces post treatment.

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

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of preparation of compounds resulting from the reaction of levulinic esters and epoxidized unsaturated fatty acid esters. The compounds are useful as renewable biomass-based plasticizers for a variety of polymers. Mono-, di- and tri-ketal adducts formed in a reaction between alkyl esters of levulinate and epoxidized unsaturated fatty acid esters derived from vegetable oils are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of citric esters of the formula I, in which each of R1, R2 and R3 is an aliphatic C5 or C9 moiety, wherein the average chain length of the aliphatic moieties in the mixture is in the range from greater than 5 to 7, and the average degree of branching of the aliphatic C9 moieties is in the range from 0.9 to 2.2. The present invention also relates to the use of the citric ester mixture as a plasticizer in plastics compositions.

Abstract: A passivation layer solution composition is provided. A passivation layer solution composition according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an organic siloxane resin represented by Chemical Formula 1 below. In Chemical Formula 1, R is at least one substituent selected from a saturated hydrocarbon or an unsaturated hydrocarbon having from 1 to about 25 carbon atoms, and x and y may each independently be from 1 to about 200, and wherein each wavy line indicates a bond to an H atom or to an x siloxane unit or a y siloxane unit, or a bond to an x siloxane unit or a y siloxane unit of another siloxane chain comprising x siloxane units or y siloxane units or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A polypropylene resin comprising a propylene polymer having the following features: a) melt flow rate (MFR) (ISO 1133) (230° C./2.16 kg) comprised between 120 g/10? and 400 g/10?; b) distribution of molecular weight Mw/Mn lower than 4; c) haze measured according to ASTM D 1003 comprised between 5% and 30%; and d) flexural modulus measured according ISO 178 after 48 h comprised between 1750 N/m2 and 2300 N/m2.

Abstract: A gelatinous vibration reducing composition comprises a poly-alpha-olefin component and polymeric granules. A method of forming the gelatinous vibration reducing composition comprises the steps of providing the poly-alpha-olefin component, providing the polymeric granules, and combining the poly-alpha-olefin component and the polymeric granules to form the gelatinous vibration reducing composition. A method for reducing vibration transmissivity of an article defining a cavity comprises the steps of providing a gelatinous vibration reducing composition comprising the poly-alpha-olefin component and the polymeric granules, providing the article defining the cavity, and disposing the gelatinous vibration reducing composition into the cavity of the article for reducing vibration transmissivity of the article.

Abstract: This invention is a curable fluoroelastomer composition comprising a peroxide curable fluoroelastomer, 8 to 25 parts by weight, per hundred parts by weight fluoroelastomer, of carbon black having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N2SA) of 25-130 m2/g and a dibutyl phthalate (DBP) absorption of 50-140 ml/100 g, and 0.1 to 8 parts by weight, per hundred parts by weight fluoroelastomer, of a plasticizer having at least one carbon-carbon double bond and at least one ester group.

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

Abstract: Waterborne coating compositions are disclosed that include a latex emulsion polymer, and, as a coalescent, a levulinic acid ester of a monohydric aliphatic alcohol having from 10 to 20 carbon atoms. The coating compositions of the invention have a reduced VOC content, and provide improved coalescing activity compared with esters of polyols such as glycerol.

Abstract: Preparing a demulsifier, an oil soluble imidazoline corrosion inhibitor, an alkylphenolic resin, an alkylphenolic resin oxyalkylate, a paraffin inhibitor, a defoamer, an oil soluble scavenger, an oil soluble cleaner, a wetting agent, a surfactant, a foamer, and combinations thereof, in a non-limiting embodiment, in the absence of a BTEX solvent would be more beneficial to the environment than the same products prepared with BTEX solvent(s). The method may include adding an organic solvent to a mixture to form the aforementioned material(s). The organic solvent may be or include propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PGMEA currently marketed as DOWANOL PMA™), dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate (currently marketed as DOWANOL DPMA™), diisobutyl ketone (DIBK), methyl isobutylketone (MIBK), and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A resist underlayer composition, including a solvent, and an organosilane condensation polymerization product of hydrolyzed products produced from a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, a compound represented by Chemical Formula 2, and a compound represented by Chemical Formula 3.

Abstract: Glycidyl 2-propylheptanoate, glycidyl 4-methyl-2-propylhexanoate or a mixture of these (referred to collectively for short as glycidyl ester).

Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition, which has excellent heat resistance, acid resistance, gas permeability resistance, and high-speed moldability, has low hardness and low counterforce, has excellent high-temperature compression set, and does not adhere to the metal of molds, etc. but is self-adhering with respect to organic resins. The rubber composition comprises: a predetermined ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated polyene copolymer [A]; a predetermined SiH group-containing compound [B-1] having two SiH groups per molecule and/or a predetermined SiH group-containing compound [B-2] having three SiH groups per molecule; and a predetermined methacrylic acid ester compound [C].

Abstract: A masterbatch comprising pigment and demoulding agent is provided. The demoulding agent is selected from the group comprising low molecular weight polyolefin oils, low molecular weight polyolefin waxes, montan waxes and aliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acid esters of fatty acids and/or fatty alcohols, wherein the pigment content of the masterbatch is from 3 to 70 wt. %, based on the total weight of the masterbatch. The masterbatch is suitable for preparation of a polymer composition having improved pigment dispersion.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a lignocellulose material exhibiting superior dimensional stability and having a reduced water-absorbing property, as well as provide a lignocellulose hybrid material, a paper product or a wood product, with superior dimensional stability and a reduced water-absorbing property. In the present invention, a lignocellulose material is treated with a treatment agent for use in a lignocellulose material containing: (A) a polyvalent carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof; and (B) a silicon compound containing a functional group binding to a silicon atom, and thereby, a lignocellulose hybrid material is obtained. In addition, a paper product or a wood product is obtained by using the aforementioned lignocellulose hybrid material.

Abstract: Plastisols and organosols are provided that include plasticizers that include mono-, di- and triesters of glycerol. The plasticizers are good solvators for polyvinyl chloride and impart low plastisol and organosol viscosities.

Abstract: An effective hydrogen sulfide scavenger that produces little corrosion may be prepared by reacting glyoxal with a compound having at least two primary or secondary amine groups. The subject hydrogen sulfide scavengers may be used with both the production of crude oil and natural gas, and the refining of same.

Abstract: Molded articles formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and oils are disclosed, where the oil is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: A composition for forming a resist lower layer film, which contains (A) a resin, (B) a butyl ether group-containing crosslinking agent and (C) a solvent.

Abstract: Custom-tinted paints and stains are made using an array of low VOC concentrated liquid colorants including at least at least white colorant; black colorant; and green-hued, blue-hued and red-hued primary colorants at least one of which primary colorants comprises polyalkylene glycol humectant, ethoxylated surfactant and extender pigment. For colorants in the array containing polyalkylene glycol humectant, the humectant and ethoxylated surfactant amounts are sufficiently high and extender pigment amount is sufficiently low so that the colorants will not problematically plug colorant dispenser orifices if left in the dispenser without an orifice cap for a full day. The polyalkylene glycol humectant is also present in an amount sufficiently low so that dried paint films made by mixing the colorants with a clear waterborne base paint will resist blocking.

Abstract: A polylactide hydrosol polymer formulations suitable for thin film articles and methods of making the thin film articles are provided. The formulations and methods can be use to make articles such as gloves, condoms, catheters and the like using dip forming, and various casting processes.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass polymer compositions that are useful in the assembly of microelectronic components onto a variety of substrate materials. Such polymer compositions providing for both holding the microelectronic components at desired positions on a substrate, providing fluxing for the solder bonding of such components to the substrate and remaining in place as an underfill for such components.

Abstract: Silsesquioxane resins useful in antireflective coatings wherein the silsesquioxane resin has the formula (PhSiO(3?x)/2(OR?)x)m(HSiO(3?x)/2(OR?)x)n(MeSiO(3?x)/2(OR?)x)o(RSiO(3?x)/2(OR?)x)p(R2SiO(3?x)/2(OR?)x)q where Ph is a phenyl group, Me is a methyl group; R is selected from a sulfur-containing organic functional group; R? is hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R2 is selected from ester groups, polyether groups; and polyethylene oxide groups; x has a value of 0, 1 or 2; m has a value of 0.01 to 0.97; n has a value of 0.01 to 0.97; o has a value of 0.01 to 0.97; p has a value of 0.01 to 0.97; q has a value of 0 to 0.96; and m+n+o+p+q?1.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying cementitious materials such as by reducing setting time. Polymer compositions of the invention are derived by polyetherifying mono-glycerols, optionally with alkylene glycols, to obtain polyglycerol homopolymers or copolymers, and then carboxylating the obtained polyglycerol homopolymers and/or copolymers with an organic acid having at least two carboxylic functionalities. The set retardation effect of the carboxylated-carboxylic polyglycerol polymer compositions in cementitious materials is reduced is compared to polyglycerol polymer not having the carboxylated-carboxylic groups, while its water reducing ability is maintained without loss of early compressive strength. Cementitious compositions and methods involving the carboxylated-carboxylic polyglycerol are also covered by the invention.

Abstract: A method for casting a styrenic fluoropolymer film on a substrate includes preparing a polymer solution by dissolving the fluoropolymer in a solvent or solvent blend whose Hansen solubility parameters (HSPs. MPa1/2) satisfy the following relations: |SPb?SPp|<5, |SPb?SPs|<4, |SPb(H)?SPp(H)|<7, and 2<|SPb(H)?SPs(H)|<10 wherein SPb, SPp, SPs, are the total Hansen solubility parameters of solvent/solvent blend, fluoropolymer, and substrate, respectively; SPb(H), SPp(H), and, SPs(H) are the hydrogen-bond Hansen solubility parameters of solvent/solvent blend, fluoropolymer, and substrate, respectively; wherein the fluoropolymer comprises a moiety of: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are each independently hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, substituted alkyl groups, or halogens, wherein at least one of R1, R2, and R3 is a fluorine atom, and wherein R is each independently a substituent on the styrenic ring, n is an integer from 0 to 5 representing the number of the substituents on the styrenic ring.

Abstract: A photoresist underlayer composition includes a solvent, and a polysiloxane resin represented by Chemical Formula 1: {(SiO1.5—Y—SiO1.5)(SiO2)y(XSiO1.5)z}(OH)e(OR1)f.

Abstract: The use of nucleating agents to manufacture polymeric stents is disclosed. The resulting stents may have increased crystallinity, decreased crystal size, increased mechanical properties, and faster degradation times.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to plasticizer compositions. A composition is provided which includes a castor-free acetylated glyceride of 12-hydroxystearic acid (AGHA) having a hydroxyl number from 0 to less than 15. The castor-free AGHA finds application in coatings for wire and cable.

Abstract: Presently described are coating compositions comprising a polymerizable resin composition and a non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In some embodiments, the coating comprises greater than 10 wt-% of non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In other embodiments, the coating composition comprises an an additive comprising a silicone group or a fluorinated group and a hydrophobic group. Also described are articles comprising the cured coating compositions. In one embodiment, an article is described comprising a cured coating wherein the cured coating exhibits a property of an initially visible simulated fingerprint reducing in visibility in 1-20 minutes. Also described is a method of determining the fingerprint visibility of a coating composition and a polyacylate composition useful as an additive. In another embodiment a coated surface is described comprising a polymeric organic material comprising a plurality of pores wherein a portion of the pores are interconnected and comprise a lipophilic liquid.

Abstract: A resist underlayer composition includes a solvent, and an organosilane condensation polymerization product of: a compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, a compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 2, and a compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 3, [R1O]3Si—X ??[Chemical Formula 1] [R2O]3Si—R3 ??[Chemical Formula 2] [R4O]3Si—Si[OR5]3.

Abstract: A resist underlayer composition includes a solvent and an organosilane condensation polymerization product, the organosilane condensation polymerization product including about 40 to about 80 mol % of a structural unit represented by the following Chemical Formula 1,

Abstract: A composition includes a blend of (a) a multi-block copolymer including at least one block of an elastomeric polymer and at least one block of a first polymer including a chiral polymer having a stereo isomeric configuration; and (b) a second polymer including an anti-chiral polymer corresponding to the chiral polymer in (a), wherein the second polymer includes an opposite handed stereo isomeric configuration to the chiral polymer in (a); wherein the blend of the chiral polymer and the anti-chiral polymer form stereo complex sites. A flexible tubing material further includes the blend. In an embodiment, a method of making the blend material is also provided.