Abstract: Deaggregated substituted and unsubstituted polyparaphenylenes, polyparaphenylevevinyles, polyanilines, polyazines, polythiophenes, poly-p-phenylene sulfides, polyfuranes, polypyrroles, polyselenophene, polyacetylenes formed from soluble precursors and combinations thereof and copolymers thereof and methods of fabrication are described. The deaggregated polymer molecules when subsequently doped show higher electrical conductivity. Agents such as lithium chloride, m-cresol and nonylphenol are used to deaggregate the polymer molecules. The deaggregating agents can be added prior to or during doping the molecules.

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin compositions suitable for laser welding are disclosed, which include a mixture of neutral anthraquinone dyes and at least one other red dye to absorb and transmit select regions of visible light and to enhance weldability.

Abstract: The invention relates to new universal pigment preparations as virtually foam-free aqueous and also solventborne and solvent-free pigment preparations and to their use in aqueous, solventborne or solvent-free coating materials such as paints, varnishes, adhesives or inks, including printing inks, for example.

Abstract: The present invention provides coating compositions for marking substrates, which comprise a colour former in an amount of from 0.01 to 50%, a metal salt of a carboxylic acid in an amount of from 0.01 to 50%, a binder in an amount of from 1 to 80% and an organic solvent in an amount of from 1 to 99%, wherein each amount is by weight based on the weight of the composition. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of the composition of the present invention, substrates coated with these compositions and a process for preparing a marked substrate using these compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating immunological disorders. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of inducing eosinophil apoptosis, and methods for treating eosinophil-associated disorders comprising inducing eosinophil apoptosis in an individual in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a liquid composition for coating surfaces. The composition includes an absorbing agent that attenuates reflection of radiation having a wavelength in the visible and NIR ranges. The coating further includes an acrylic homopolymer or copolymer carrier vehicle and a solvent system.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a colored polymeric resin composition, comprises: a polymeric resin; and a 1,8-diaminoanthraquinone derivative having a purity of greater than or equal to about 90 wt % and having a Formula (VIII): wherein R2–R7 are, individually, selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, a heterocyclic group, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, —COR9, —COOR9, —NR9R10, —NR10COR11, —NR10SO2R11, —CONR9R10, —CONHSO2R11, and —SO2NHCOR11; in which R9 and R10 are, individually, selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, and a heterocyclic group; wherein R11 is selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, and a heterocyclic group; and wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl group containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group containing 3 to 20 carbon atoms, an allyl group containi

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin compositions are described in which amine salts of anthraquinone dyes and monoazo complex dyes are added. These compositions show superior performance in laser welding applications.

Abstract: A radiation curing silicone rubber composition is provided. This composition includes as a base polymer either a liquid polysiloxane with a (meth)acryloyl group and a hydrosilyl group, or a combination of a liquid polysiloxane with at least two (meth)acryloyl groups and a liquid polysiloxane with a hydrosilyl group. This composition is formed into a film, and then subjected to radiation curing, thereby producing an adhesive silicone rubber elastomer film with low elasticity, adequate heat resistance, powerful adhesion and good workability. This film is useful for bonding electronic components using methods such as die bonding.

Abstract: Disclosed are optical materials which effectively absorb UV light up to the long wavelength band, have low specific gravity, and have balanced properties including impact and heat resistances; lenses; and optical material compositions as their starting materials. The composition contains a polymerizable monomer material consisting of at least one di(meth)acrylate of formula (1): (R: CH3 etc., Ph: a phenylene group; x, z: an integer of 1 to 5; y: 0 or 1) and at least one monomer (M) having at least one vinyl group in one molecule other than monomers of formula (1), and an additive selected from component (A1), (A2), or (B), or mixtures thereof, provided that components (A1) and/or (B) is contained, and when component (B) is contained, components (A1) and/or (A2) is also contained: (A1): a chlorinated benzotriazole UV absorber; (A2): a chlorine-free benzotriazole UV absorber; (B): a coloring agent having absorption maximum in 520-650 nm.

Abstract: A latex for dip forming which comprises a copolymer prepared by polymerizing 10 to 90% by weight of a conjugated diene monomer, 0.1 to 20% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated acid monomer and 10 to 89.9% by weight of other ethylenically unsaturated monomer or monomers copolymerizable therewith, wherein the sum of the amount of acid groups bonded to or adsorbed on the surface of the copolymer constituting the latex and the amount of acid groups present in the aqueous phase of the copolymer latex is in the range of 0.1 to 2 meq. in terms of hydrochloric acid, per gram of the copolymer. This latex is dip-formed to give a dip-formed article having no fear of development of a protein allergy, and exhibiting a soft feeling and a high mechanical strength.

Abstract: A 2-cyanoacrylate-based composition comprises a coloring material that changes color with curing of 2-cyanoacrylate. The composition has good visibility and excellent workability as it is colored before curing, and changes color with curing as it becomes colorless or light-colored after curing, thereby providing bonded, filled or surface treated portions with good appearance.

Abstract: An optical film having a layer made of a transparent resin containing an anthraquinone type colorant and a diimmonium type colorant.

Abstract: A polybutadiene composition comprising a polybutadiene type polymer and a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein Ar1 and Ar2 each independently represent an aromatic ring, X and Y each independently represent an alkylene group having one or two carbon atoms, an oxygen atom or a carbonyl group, is provided; and thermal degradation of the polybutadiene type polymer can be prevented even in an air-free environment.

Abstract: It is disclosed that in ink for ink jet recording, containing at least a water-insoluble coloring matter, water and a resin as main components to form an emulsion, anthraquinone compounds represented by at least the following the formula (1) especially those in which X is an oxygen atom, R1 is represented by the formula (2) and further R8 is —NR12R13, are useful as coloring matters excellent in water resistance and also in light fastness and compatibility with a resin and that ink for ink jet recording using the same and exhibiting excellent performances in light fastness and storage stability, especially as ink of an ink jet recording system, can form a high-quality, unblotted image, a recorded image having also excellent property in water resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for producing a 1-[4-(biphenyl-4-carbonyl)]phenylaminoanthraquinone colorant composition where the method comprises: reacting 4-halobenzoic acid with about 1 mole to about 4 moles of a halogenating agent per mole of said 4-halobenzoic acid to form a 4-halobenzoyl halide composition; reacting in the presence of a first catalyst composition, said 4-halobenzoyl halide composition with biphenyl, in a solvent, to form a 1-[4-(biphenyl-4-carbonyl)]halobenzene composition; and reacting in the presence of a second catalyst composition and an acid scavenger, said 1-[4-(4-phenylbenzoyl)]halobenzene composition with a 1-aminoanthraquinone, in a reaction medium comprising a dipolar aprotic solvent, to form said 1-[4-(biphenyl-4-carbonyl)]phenylaminoanthraquinone colorant composition.

Abstract: A black thermoplastic molding composition which containing a dye combination made from nonabsorbing, non-black polymer-soluble dyes which produce a black thermoplastic molding composition which is translucent or transparent to laser light.

Abstract: There are disclosed a casting film which is used for producing a ceramic green sheet and which comprises a substrate film and a cured layer formed thereon of an addition reaction type silicone composition containing a photosensitizer, in which the cured layer is formed by heat-treating a layer of a photosensitizer-containing addition reaction type silicone composition in a coating amount expressed in terms of solid content in the range of 0.01 to 0.2 g/m2 at a temperature in the range of 40 to 120° C., followed by a treatment with ultraviolet ray irradiation. The casting film is excellent in coatability of ceramic slurry and releasability of ceramic green sheet, and is imparted with high flatness which has heretofore never been realizable by any of conventional casting films.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate which can be obtained by a melting method and has a viscosity-average molecular weight of 16000 to 27000, and whose loss angle &dgr; and complex viscosity &eegr;* (Pa·s) measured under the conditions of 250° C. and an angular velocity of 10 rad/s satisfy the following relation (1): 4,700≦Tan &dgr;/(&eegr;*)−0.

Abstract: Cyanoacrylate composition, having a cure indicator within the composition, is disclosed herein. The cyanoacrylate composition is “self-indicating” with respect to its ability to allow the end user to visually inspect the composition to determine whether, and the extent to which, cure has occurred. The composition includes a cyanoacrylate component, and a dye dissolved in the cyanoacrylate component. The cyanoacrylate composition has an initial color, oftentimes colorless or substantially so to the naked eye, and when cured, the cured cyanoacrylate composition has a different or second color. Observation of the second or different color is indicative that cure has occurred and the extent of the color change can be used to determine the degree of cure that has occurred.

Abstract: This invention relates to the enzymatic synthesis of oligophenols on solid support by sequential enzymatic addition of reaction solutions containing phenols. The oligomers are then selectively built up on the solid surface. When used in a specific format, the oligomers can be generated in a spatially addressable array, which can then be screened for some type of biological interaction. The synthetic compounds of the present invention are synthesized in a combinatorial manner on solid support using peroxidase or other related enzymatic catalysis, and the products are generated in spatially addressable microarrays. Oligophenols of the present invention have shown significance as potential inhibitors of NADPH oxidase assembly, an enzyme that has been implicated in a wide range of diseases stemming from vascular hyperpermeability.

Abstract: Dark-colored thermoplastic molding compositions are disclosed. The compositions are suitable for molded parts which in the wavelength region from 700 to 1200 nm are laser-transmitting, at least in spectral partial regions, and may be welded to laser-absorbing molded parts by means of laser transmissions welding.

Abstract: Thermoplatic resin compositions suitable for laser welding are discribed in which black colorants are added. These colorants constitute amine salt of anthraquinone dyes. Additional dyes, coloring agents, and a variety of other materials may be added. These compositions demonstrate outstanding mechanical and chemical properties once laser-welded.

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin compositions suitable for laser welding are disclosed, which include a mixture of neutral anthraquinone dyes and at least one other red dye to absorb and transmit select regions of visible light and to enhance weldability.

Abstract: Novel fabricated resin products are described and having suitability for laser welding applications. These contain a resin part for transmitting black colorant and a resin part for absorbing black colorant.

Abstract: A solvent free, diluent free, hydrocarbon soluble liquid polymeric colorant. Also disclosed is a method for applying a liquid colorant to solid granular substrates, such as fertilizer, to provide a colored substrate where the colorant exhibits a reduced tendency to bleed or migrate from the surface of the colored substrate onto other surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to radical-curable adhesive compositions which include a (meth)acrylate component; a thermal resistance-conferring component; and a radical cure-inducing composition. Reaction products of the compositions of this invention exhibit superior resistance of thermal degradation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to radical-curable adhesive compositions which include a (meth)acrylate component; a thermal resistance-conferring component; and a radical cure-inducing composition. Reaction products of the compositions of the compositions of this invention exhibit superior resistance to thermal degradation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball containing a cover layer and a core layer, where the core layer is molded from a scorch retarding composition comprising a scorch retarding peroxide, an elastomeric polymer and a cross-linking agent. Preferably, the scorch retarding peroxide is present in an amount sufficient to delay cross-linking of the elastomeric polymer during core layer formation for a time sufficient to substantially prevent backrinding on the molded core layer. The golf balls of the invention may further comprise at least one intermediate layer interposed between the cover layer and the core layer, at least one of the layers being molded from a scorch retarding composition comprising a scorch retarding peroxide, an elastomeric polymer and a cross-linking agent. A method of making such golf balls is also disclosed.

Abstract: A black thermoplastic molding composition which containing a dye combination made from nonabsorbing, non-black polymer-soluble dyes which produce a black thermoplastic molding composition which is translucent or transparent to laser light.

Abstract: Color stability of resinous compositions containing dyes which undergo chemical degradation upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation in the wavelength range of 300-400 nm is improved by incorporating therein an arylate polymer which is a 1,3-dihydroxybenzene isophthalate/terephthalate, preferably a resorcinol isophthalate/terephthalate. Other resins may also be present.

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin composition are provided that comprise a thermoplastic resin or mixture thereof and a stabilizing amount of an aromatic ketone compound, derivative of an aromatic ketone compound, or an adduct of an aromatic ketone compound, optionally containing a stabilizing amount of a stabilizer or mixture of stabilizers selected from the group consisting of the phenolic antioxidants, the 3-arylbenzofuranones, the hindered amine stabilizers, the ultraviolet light absorbers, the organic phosphorus compounds, the alkaline metal salts of fatty acids, the hydrotalcites, the epoxydized soybean oils, the hydroxylamines, the tertiary amine oxides, thermal reaction products of tertiary amine oxides, and the thiosynergists. The compositions have improved stability against thermal degradation.

Abstract: An antimicrobial caries-detecting composition, which comprises(i) water, a water-miscible solvent or a combination thereof, (ii) a dye capable of staining the caries-infected portions of teeth, and (iii) at least one antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A yellow, hot melt alkyd traffic marking composition is described. The yellow, hot melt alkyd traffic marking composition contains 10-25 percent by weight of a hot melt alkyd binder, 5-10 percent by weight of a thermally stable 1,5- or 1,8-substituted anthraquinone colorant selected from a 1,5- or 1,8-substituted anthraquinone aromatic thioether and a 1,5- or 1,8-substituted anthraquinone aromatic thioether polyester, and 65-85 weight percent of a filler. The yellow, hot melt alkyd traffic marking composition of the invention may also contain other components used in traffic marking compositions, such as a reflectivity aid, a plasticizer, or an impact modifier. Other optional components are discussed below. The yellow, hot melt alkyd traffic marking compositions may be applied to any paved surface.

Abstract: A yellow, hot melt adhesive traffic marking composition is described. The yellow, hot melt adhesive traffic marking composition contains 10-25 percent by weight of a hot melt adhesive binder, 5-10 percent by weight of a thermally stable 1,5- or 1,8-substituted anthraquinone colorant selected from a 1,5- or 1,8-substituted anthraquinone aromatic thioether and a 1,5- or 1,8-substituted anthraquinone aromatic thioether polyester, and 65-85 weight percent of a filler. The yellow, hot melt adhesive traffic marking composition of the invention may also contain other components used in traffic marking compositions, such as a reflectivity aid, a plasticizer, or an impact modifier. Other optional components are discussed below. The yellow, hot melt adhesive traffic marking compositions may be applied to any paved surface.

Abstract: Orthopedic bone cements of low porosity, prepared by mixing together at least two liquid components under conditions that allow only minimal exposure to air, are disclosed. In a preferred system, each liquid component consists essentially of a solution of a linear (non-crosslinked) polymer or copolymer of methyl methacrylate (PMMA) dissolved in a non-crosslinking methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer, with one such solution also containing an activator and a polymerization inhibitor and a second solution containing an initiator as well as a polymerization inhibitor. No reinforcing fillers are present, although a small amount (no more than 12% by weight of the total cement composition) of a radiopacifier may be included in the composition.

Abstract: A granular, polymerizable composition which contains at least one polymerizable monomer and/or oligomer and a polymerization initiator and optionally an accelerator and at least 70% by wt. filler and additionally 0.5 to 28% by wt. dendrimer and which becomes flowable under compressive or shear stress. The composition can be packed in similar manner to amalgam and is particularly suitable as dental material or for the production of a dental material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions containing novel beta-diketones of formula (I) and formula (II),R.sub.1 COCH.sub.2 COR.sub.2 (I)R.sub.2 COCH.sub.2 COR.sub.2 (II)which may be used to stabilize various polymers, such as polyvinyl chlorides (PVCs). The present invention is also directed to a method for preparing .beta.-diketones by a Claisen condensation reaction, which is represented as follows:R.sub.4 COCHR.sub.5 H+R.sub.6 C(O)OR.sub.7 +RO.sup.- .fwdarw.?R.sub.4 COCR.sub.5 COR.sub.6 !-+R.sub.7 OH+ROH.

Abstract: Stable compositions comprising a blend of at least two inverse emulsions, at least one of which is a polymeric microemulsion, provide effective flocculating performance over time. Methods for preparing stable emulsion blends use stabilizing amounts of aldehyde scavenger.

Abstract: Stable compositions as flocculants comprising a blend of at least two inverse emulsions, at least one of which is a polymeric microemulsion, provide effective flocculating performance over time. Methods for preparing stable emulsion blends use stabilizing amounts of aldehyde scavenger.

Abstract: This invention provides a composition for anchoring materials in or to masonry. The composition comprises a methacrylate ester monomer, a methacrylate ester polymer, a free-radical catalyst and a filler.

Abstract: Provided is a soft contact lens obtained by visible ray polymerization of a mixture comprising one or more of unsaturated carboxylic acid(s) and one or more visible ray polymerization initiator(s), or a mixture comprising one or more of unsaturated carboxylic acid(s), one or more of unsaturated carboxylate(s) and one or more of visible ray polymerization initiator(s).

Abstract: Disperse dyeable compositions of ethylene alkyl acrylate grafted onto polypropylene are provided. A process for disperse dyeing polypropylene fibers is provided. This process comprises (a) extruding the polypropylene with about 2 to 10% by weight of a thermoplastic copolymer of ethylene and alkyl acrylates having one to four carbon atoms in the alkyl group into fibers, and (b) exposing the fibers to a disperse dye bath containing a selected disperse dye.

Abstract: A class of polymerizable surfactants are described by the formulaDC(A.sub.x B.sub.y)wherein A is a monomer unit derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrophilic monomer, B is a monomer unit derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomer, C is a functional chain transfer agent, D is an ethylenically unsaturated end group, y is within the range from about 0.1 to about 0.9, and x+y=1. The polymerizable surfactants are useful for modifying the surfaces of polymeric objects, especially contact lenses.

Abstract: An anionic electrodepositable coating composition for making pigment dispersed color filters comprising: (a) a pigment; (b) a first addition copolymer containing pyrrolidone and hydroxy groups; (c) a second addition copolymer containing carboxyl and hydroxy groups; and (d) a low molecular weight amine. The pyrrolidone-containing monomer can be N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone or a pyrrolidone-containing acrylate-based monomer represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen atom, or methyl or ethyl group, and n is an integer between 1.about.3. The first addition copolymer has a weight average molecular weight between 1,000 and 20,000 and is prepared from a monomer composition comprising about 0.5.about.90 mole percent of a pyrrolidone-containing unsaturated monomer and about 1.about.50 mole percent of a hydroxy-containing unsaturated monomer. The second addition copolymer has a weight average molecular weight between 5,000 and 60,000 and is prepared from a monomer composition comprising about 5.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved color paste for the manufacture of internally printed, curved laminated glass panes.Prior art color pastes cause problems with respect to adhesion and optical accuracy or require a higher technical complexity during the baking process for producing internally printed laminated glass panes.Color pastes which constitute the invention and overcome the previous drawbacks are characterized by a print medium which contains 5,6,8-trihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone in addition to solvents.

Abstract: The invention relates to plastisols which prevent a yellowing of top coats applied thereon, to a process for their preparation and to their use. The plastisols based on PVC or methacryl contain, in addition to basic adhesion promoters, aldehydes, ketones, their derivatives, oligomers or mixtures of same.

Abstract: A polymer scale preventive agent for use in polymerization of vinyl chloride monomer or a monomer mixture containing vinyl chloride monomer as a major component, comprising:(A) a naphthoquinone natural dye and(B) a polyvinyl alcohol with a saponification degree of at least 50 mol %. The polymer scale preventive agent is formed as coating on the inner wall, etc. of a polymerization vessel. Deposition of polymer scale can be always effectively prevented. Polymers with a high whiteness can be produced, and products formed from the polymer have only a small number of fish eyes.

Abstract: Storage stable thermosettable ethylenically unsaturated resins containing at least one 1,4-naphthoquinone substituted on the 2 or 3 or both the 2 and 3 positions. The reactivity of these storage stable resins with curing agents is not unacceptably reduced by the presence of the stabilizer. The compositions are useful in the preparation of laminates or composites and in filament winding pultrusion, braiding and resin transfer molding applications.

Abstract: A cyanoacrylate monomer adhesive formulation which has improved thermal properties resulting from the inclusion in the formulation of an effective amount for enhancing the thermal resistance of the cured polymer of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## where R is C(CN).sub.2, C(CO.sub.2 R.sup.e).sub.2, C(SO.sub.2 R.sup.e).sub.2 or C(Ph).sub.2 ; R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c and R.sup.d are independently H, monovalent hydrocarbon, halogen or strong electron withdrawing groups; or two of R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c and R.sup.d combined form a fused hydrocarbon ring; R.sup.1 is C(CN).sub.2, C(CO.sub.2 R.sup.e).sub.2, C(SO.sub.2 R.sup.e).sub.2 or C(Ph).sub.2, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.b combined form a fused ring having a C(CN).sub.2, C(CO.sub.2 R.sup.e).sub.2, C(SO.sub.2 R.sup.e).sub.2 or C(Ph).sub.2 group in conjugation with R; R.sup.e is alkyl and Ph is phenyl orR and R.sup.1 are both O; and R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c and R.sup.