Abstract: The present disclosure relates to additives used in conjunction with adhesives to give enhanced performance. Engineered composite wood materials and methods of making such materials are also provided by the subject application. A reinforced adhesive includes an adhesive and an additive material comprising nanoscopic and microscopic materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to rapid drying lacquers that are particularly useful for automotive OEM refinish applications. The lacquer includes a novel acrylic triblock copolymer as a replacement material for all or part of the cellulose acetate butyrate binder component. This invention is also directed to a process for producing coatings from the rapid drying lacquers. These lacquers are especially useful in providing chip and humidity resistant coatings, especially metallic effect coatings, having excellent adhesion and down flop or metallic effect.

Abstract: Color concentrates for thermoplastic biofiber composites are disclosed. The concentrates employ three factors to achieve concentrated delivery of color to the processing machine and excellent and substantially uniform dispersion of color in the processing machine: melt flow of the concentrate exceeding at least 4 g/10 min. using ASTM D-1238; pellet size of the concentrate such that at least 50 pellets weigh less than one gram; and weight percent of the colorant ingredients in the concentrate exceeding at least 30 weight percent.

Abstract: A curable binder composition comprising an emulsion polymer, an extender and a hydryoxyamide.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a modified propylene resin containing very small amounts of low-crystalline and low-molecular-weight components. The present invention relates to a modified propylene resin characterized by satisfying the following requirements (1) to (4). (1) The melting point (Tm) measured with a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) is 140° C. or higher. (2) The amount of grafts of ethylenic unsaturated bond-containing monomer after hot xylene washing is 0.1 to 5 percent by weight. (3) The amount of components soluble in o-dichlorobenzene at 70° C. is 1.5 percent by weight or less. (4) The intrinsic viscosity [?] is 0.1 to 4 dl/g.

Abstract: A novel optical film is provided that exhibits a wavelength dispersion (a reverse wavelength dispersion) such that the birefringence of the film decreases as the wavelength becomes shorter, at least in the visible light range. The optical film includes a layer formed of a resin (A) having a heteroaromatic group or a molecular structure represented by the following formula (1), (2) or (3): where in the formula (1), n is a natural number in the range of 1 to 4, and R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. The optical film exhibits a wavelength dispersion such that the birefringence of the film decreases as the wavelength becomes shorter, at least in the visible light range.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blend of one or more biodegradable polymers with one or more acrylic copolymers, for the purpose of improving the properties of the biodegradable polymer(s). The biodegradable polymer contains at least 10 weight percent of a biopolymer that is in less than ideal condition for processing. The “compromised” biopolymer may be undried biopolymer, may have a heat history (be “reprocessed”, “regrind” or “recycled”), or both. The acrylic copolymer(s) are present in the blend at a level of 0.1 to 15 weight percent, based on the weight of the total blend.

Abstract: Disclosed are composite compositions well suited for forming shaped articles which comprise thermoplastic polymer, cellulose, a coupling agent comprising anhydride moities, and a lubricant comprising an alkyl ester of carboxylic acid. Preferably the lubricant is substantially free of zinc stearate.

Abstract: An absorbent structure made at least in part from a superabsorbent material having a retention capacity (CRC) as determined by a Centrifuge Retention Capacity Test of at least about 25 g/g and a free swell gel bed permeability (GBP) as determined by a Free Swell Gel Bed Permeability Test of at least 575×10?9 cm2. In another embodiment, the absorbent structure is made at least in part from a superabsorbent material having a retention capacity (CRC) as determined by a Centrifuge Retention Capacity Test of at least about 25 g/g, an absorbency under load (AUL) at 0.9 psi as determined by an Absorbency Under Load Test of at least 18 and a free swell gel bed permeability (GBP) as determined by a Free Swell Gel Bed Permeability Test of at least about 350×10?9 cm2.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for improving the water resistance of a lignocellulosic composite product prepared by mixing lignocellulosic material with a binder to form a mixture and solidifying the mixture in a selected configuration to form the composite product comprises adding to the mixture an emulsion including a wax component comprising a nonsaponifiable wax and a saponified wax, an alkyl phenol component comprising a C20-C42 alkyl group, a dispersant/surfactant, a carboxymethylcellulose component, and water. Also disclosed are lignocellulosic products resulting from said method.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a wood composite made from cellulosic particles, a binder, and a water-repelling agent. In some embodiments, the water repelling agent includes aliphatic compounds having a molecular distribution between about 16 and about 36 carbon atoms per molecule. In some embodiments, the water-repelling agent has an average molecular weight of about 220 to about 350 Daltons (solids portion). The water-repelling agent may be applied as a wax emulsion or in neat wax form. The present disclosure also relates to a method for manufacturing a wood composite as described above.

Abstract: A fiber is obtainable from or comprises an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer characterized by an elastic recovery, Re, in percent at 300 percent strain and 1 cycle and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the elastic recovery and the density satisfy the following relationship: Re>1481?1629(d). Such interpolymer can also be characterized by other properties. The fibers made therefrom have a relatively high elastic recovery and a relatively low coefficient of friction. The fibers can be cross-linked, if desired. Woven or non-woven fabrics can be made from such fibers.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of making a biopolymeric material comprising contacting a biopolymer and a binder sufficient to form a mixture, heating the mixture and profile extruding the mixture sufficient to create a biopolymeric material. Embodiments also relate to a method of making a biopolymeric material comprising contacting a biopolymer and a reactive composite sufficient to form a mixture, heating the mixture and profile extruding the mixture sufficient to create a biopolymeric material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a decomposable resin composition comprising 75% by weight or more of polylactic acid, and 0.05-10% by weight of cellulose nanofibers with respect to the polylactic acid. Preferred cellulose nanofibers are those obtained by conducting of a counter collision treatment on cellulose. Cellulose nanofibers obtained by conducting of the counter collision treatment on bacterial cellulose are more preferred. A molded article prepared using the resin composition of the present invention has good moldability by the action of the cellulose nanofibers to promote crystallization of the polylactic acid, and also has excellent thermal stability and strength.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a biodegradable composition containing nano-particles of cellulose for forming a protective coating on natural materials. It is an object of the invention to provide a composition for forming a protective coating layer on a biodegradable natural material that imparts to the material improved waterproofing and grease-resistant properties. It is another object to provide a composition for forming a protective coating on natural biodegradable materials that is based on the use of nano-cellulose particles and that protects these materials from swelling, warping, and mechanical damage during contact with water, other aqueous liquids, or grease.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer material comprising a halogen-free flame-proofing agent incorporated into the polymer matrix, the flame-proofing agent comprising at least ammonium polyphosphate(s) and/or derivatives thereof and an oligomer or polymer 1,3,5-triazine derivative or mixtures of a plurality thereof and at least one compound selected from phosphates, pyrophosphates, polyphosphates, organic and inorganic phosphonates, organic and inorganic phosphinates, stannates, molybdates or borates of the elements of the main groups II, III, IV or of the sub-group elements Fe, Zn, Ti, Mn, Zr, Mo, pre-condensed melamine derivatives, melamine salts and addition compounds, ethylene diamine phosphate, piperazine phosphate, piperazine polyphosphate, 1,3,5-trihydroxyethyl isocyanurate, 1,3,5-triglycidyl isocyanurate and triallyl isocyanurate. The weight ratio of constituents A to constituents B is 10:1 to 1:1, constituents A and B together amounting to between 60 and 99 wt.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a chemical mechanical polishing pad, the method comprising the steps of (1) producing a sheet-shaped polymer molded article and (2) irradiating the sheet-shaped polymer molded article with an electron beam within an irradiation dose of 10 to 400 kGy. A chemical mechanical polishing pad produced by the above method has advantages that it is excellent in removal rate and scratches and in-plane uniformity on a polished surface and that it shows a stable removal rate even when polishing a number of objects to be polished successively.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cellulose/resin composite wherein cellulose is uniformly dispersed in the resin and a process for producing the same. The cellulose/resin composite includes crystalline cellulose formed by reprecipitating cellulose in a polar solvent by using an ionic liquid containing cellulose dissolved therein, wherein a sum of fractions of a cellulose I type crystal component, a cellulose II type crystal component, and a non-crystalline cellulose component in the crystalline cellulose is 1, a fraction of the cellulose I type crystal component is 0.4 or more, and a fraction of the cellulose II type crystal component is 0.1 or more.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a binder resin which, when used in an inorganic fine particle-dispersed paste composition, leaves little amount of residual carbon after sintering and can be degreased even under low temperature conditions. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle composition and an inorganic fine particle-dispersed paste composition, which are obtained by using the binder resin. The binder resin of the present invention is for use in an inorganic fine particle-dispersed paste composition containing inorganic fine particles. The binder resin contains from 5 to 55% by weight of a segment derived from methyl methacrylate, from 30 to 80% by weight of a segment derived from isobutyl methacrylate, and from 5 to 20% by weight of a segment derived from polyoxyalkylene ether monomethacrylate.

Abstract: Polymer compositions capable of a high degree of curing at relatively low temperatures, and prepregs, adhesives, films and composites formed therefrom are discussed. The polymer compositions include epoxy resin systems and a dual curing system including one or more curing agents containing one or more hydrazine-based curing agents having hydrazine functional groups and one or more amine-based curing agents containing one or more amine functional groups. The hydrazine-amine curing systems enable the polymer composition to achieve elevated levels of gelation or degree of cure at lower temperatures than are achievable with amine functional curing agents alone.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to ester derivatives of levulinic acid that are useful as plasticizers and/or coalescent solvents in polymer compositions, compositions comprising the ester derivatives, methods of making the derivatives and the compositions, and the use of the derivatives as additives in polymer compositions.

Abstract: A dry adhesive consisting at least of component A and component B. Component A being red in color and consisting of at least an epoxy resin, a coupling agent, an active diluting agent, an inorganic filler, and a red organic paste. Component B being green in color and consisting of at least an organic compound-modified amine as a curing agent, the coupling agent, the inorganic filler, an accelerator, a thickener, the active diluting agent, and a green organic paste. Also provided is a preparation method for the dry adhesive. The dry adhesive has high strength, good weather resistance, and is easy to prepare.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyolefin compositions comprising man-made cellulose fibers of very high modulus to improve the mechanical performance of said compositions while retaining a low density. The present invention further relates to a melt mixing process with controlled shear intensity and energy input especially suitable for the production of said compositions.

Abstract: A flexographic and/or rotogravure printing ink used on non-woven substrates contains polyurethane and colorant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polysaccharide-g-polyether dispersant represented as a compound of Formula 1 or a mixture of compounds of Formula (I) and Formula (II) wherein, T is the backbone polymer and is a residue of a modified cellulose or chitosan, with a molecular weight of 500-1000,000 g/mol; A and B are each, independently, —O— or —NH—; R is linear or branched —(C1-C50alkylene)-, arylene, cyclo-C5-C8-alkylene, isophoronediyl, or linear or branched —(C2-C10alkylene)- which is interrupted by phenylene or cyclohexanediyl; P is the residue of a polyether and/or polyester chain with molecular weight between 100 and 10,000 g/mol, n is a number of 1-5000.

Abstract: Novel articles, in particular films, made from polymers, which are elastic, impermeable to water and permeable to water vapour. Said articles are made from a composition comprising a dispersion of an elastomer in an aqueous solvent, a hydrophilic compound and a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: A substantially non-elastic incompressible composition, which substantially does not quickly self-level under standard operating conditions, includes: a suspending agent which reacts substantially as a solid when subjected to forces below a critical force, and which becomes substantially flowable when subjected to forces above said critical force; ceramic microparticulates dispersed within the suspending agent; flexible-walled microparticulates dispersed within the suspending agent; and celled macroparticulates dispersed within the suspending agent. The composition provides an incident energy absorbing property. The incident energy may include sound energy, and the microparticulates and macroparticulates may convert some of the sound energy into heat, or may diffract the sound energy.

Abstract: A laminate is disclosed, comprising a resin substrate provided thereon with a composite layer, wherein the composite layer contains an inorganic compound and a cellulose fiber exhibiting an average fiber diameter of not less than 2 nm and not more than 200 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a treating composition for improving print qualities interactions of dye based inks and recording media. The treating composition may be used to coat the recording media by a coater such as a roller, rod, size meter, etc. prior to jetting of the dye based inks onto the recording media, or the treating composition may be jetted on the recording media before, simultaneously, or soon after depositing dye based inks onto the recording media by an inkjet printer. The treating composition is comprised of a liquid medium, one or more cationic colloids, and one or more cationic polymers.

Abstract: Adhesives, reaction systems, and processes for the production of lignocellulosic composites. The reaction system comprises a multi-component adhesive and a lignocellulosic substrate. The lignocelluosic substrate comprises a plurality of lignocellulosic adherends and is preferably a mass of wood particles. The multi-component adhesive comprises a multi-functional isocyanate, a hydrophilic polyahl, and an organotransition metal catalyst. The multi-component adhesive is characterized by being formulated into at least two mutually reactive chemical component streams. The process comprises the separate application of the mutually reactive chemical component streams of the multi-component adhesive to the lignocellulosic substrate, followed by forming and pressing the adhesive treated substrate under conditions appropriate for curing the adhesive and forming a lignocellulosic composite article.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for protecting exterior surfaces of automobiles and other products, or components of products, against abrasion, abrasive dust, water, acid rain, etc. The methods involve applying to a surface a protective coating composition comprising a polyvinyl butyrate emulsion and a relatively inert extender. The emulsion is dried to form a water-resistant protective coating that can be removed from the underlying surface by peeling when no longer desired.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flame-retardant composition comprising (i) 40-66 wt. % alkenyl aromatic resin, (ii) 9-33 wt. % ammonium polyphosphate and (iii) 14-40 wt. % starch, wherein all weights are based on the total weight of the composition and wherein ammonium polyphosphate and starch are present in a weight % ratio effective to provide molded articles exhibiting at least V-1 flame rating as determined according to the UL-94 protocol. Processes to prepare the composition and articles comprising a composition of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an acrylic acid ester copolymer emulsion composition, and redispersible powders made therefrom. The acrylic acid ester copolymer emulsion composition comprises polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of saponification of 85 mol % or more, and an average degree of polymerization of 300 to 1400; hydrophilic ethylenic unsaturated monomers having a water solubility of 1% or more; hydrophobic ethylenic unsaturated monomers having a water solubility of less than 1%; and a lipophilic initiator. The acrylic acid ester copolymer composition according to the present invention has excellent polymerization stability, and improved water resistance, alkali resistance, and fluidity, and the redispersible powders prepared by a spray-dry of the acrylic acid ester copolymer composition have improved water redispersibility, and thus, can be used in various fields such as an additive to a hydraulic material, a powder paint, and an adhesive.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous barrier coating composition includes: (a) prolamine; (b) cold water insoluble polymer; (c) water; (d) water-soluble co-solvent; and (e) stabilizer. The composition, when applied to a substrate, produces an article having a high surface energy and resistance to oil and grease penetration. A method of producing the article involves applying the composition to a substrate.

Abstract: The invention provides polyolefin blend compositions of polar and/or non-polar polymers, with at least one functionalized polyolefin polymer selected from the group consisting of: amine functionalized, hydroxyl functionalized, imide functionalized, anhydride functionalized, or carboxylic acid functionalized polyolefin polymers. The invention also provides methods for making the functionalized polyolefin polymer. The invention also provides for materials and articles containing at least one component prepared from such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a natural fiber reinforced polylactic acid resin composition that includes (A) a mixed resin including (A-1) a polylactic acid resin and (A-2) a natural fiber, (B) a coupling agent, and (C) carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: The instant invention generally provides polymer microfiller composite comprising a molecularly self-assembling material and a microfiller, and a process of making and an article comprising the polymer microfiller composite.

Abstract: A coating agent, which comprises a cellulose derivative, an isocyanate group-containing 1,2-polybutadiene, a synthetic wax having a softening point of 100°-150° C., a fatty acid amide having a softening point of 60°-170° C., and graphite, can satisfy desired performances, when applied to rubbery elastomers, etc. such as prevention of sticking, adhesion and blocking, and improvement of abrasion resistance, and also can serve as a surface-treating agent for vulcanized rubber without peeling of coating films due to adhesion under high-temperature compression or friction-abrasion under high specific pressure.

Abstract: A film forming composition and a polymeric film or coating comprising hemicellulose and at least one component selected from the group consisting of plasticizers, cellulose, and an oligomer or polymer, is disclosed, said polymeric film or coating further comprising at least one additive/reactant increasing the liquid/moisture resistance and mixed with and/or reacting with the hemicellulose and said at least one component before or in conjunction with the forming of the film or coating. The use of said film or coating is also disclosed. Further, a method for the manufacture of said polymeric film or coating is disclosed, as well as a method for improving the liquid/moisture resistance of hemicellulose. Said at least one additive/reactant increasing the liquid/moisture resistance is either a cross-linking agent or a hydrophobizing agent. In another preferred embodiment the additive is a 2:1 layered phyllosilicate. The additive forms a nanocomposite with the hemicellulose as a matrix.

Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non or loosely assembled matter.

Abstract: There is provided a curable aqueous overcoating composition containing 1 to 90 mass % of hydrophilic polyrotaxane with respect to the coating film forming component, where the hydrophilic polyrotaxane has a cyclic molecule, a linear molecule included in the cyclic molecule in a skewered manner and blocking groups arranged on opposite ends of the linear molecule to prevent elimination of the cyclic molecule from the linear molecule and at least one of the linear molecule and the cyclic molecule has a hydrophilic modifying group.

Abstract: Disclosed is a natural fiber-reinforced polylactic acid resin composition that includes (A) a first polylactic acid resin; and (B) a natural fiber surface-treated with a second polylactic acid resin. The second polylactic acid resin can include a different isomer from the first polylactic acid resin, or alternatively, when measured under isothermal conditions after quenching from about 240° C. to a crystallization temperature, a spherulite crystal is first formed at a surface of the natural fiber and the growth rate at the surface is faster than at other positions. A molded product made using the natural fiber-reinforced polylactic acid resin composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sprayable coating agent is disclosed in the form of granules with which the granules are compacted to form a pressed piece, subsequently ground up and optionally sieved, whereby the granules have the following particle-size distribution: 0%-40% by weight: 0-600 microns; 5%-55% by weight: 600-1250 microns; 5%-95% by weight: >1250 microns; or 15% by weight: 0-800 microns; 0%-85% by weight: 800-2000 microns; 0%-15% by weight: >2000 microns. Likewise disclosed are its production, further processing and use for internal and external applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersing agent composition and to a process for treating liquid slurries of bentonite particles, optionally comprising contaminating solids, in order to remove any contaminating solids and/or the bentonite particles, wherein said dispersing agent composition is added to said slurry causing contaminating solids and/or the bentonite particles to settle without flocculation.

Abstract: A method for producing a cellulose resin film includes: feeding molten resin into a die through piping, and casting it as a sheet onto a rotating cooling support. In the piping, leaf disc filters removing contaminants from the molten resin are circularly provided in a hollow shaft. A filtration device having a connection hole connects the leaf disc filters and the shaft inside. A static mixer has an element satisfying condition (A) in a lower step of the filtration device, decontaminated molten resin is rekneaded by the static mixer and fed into the die: (A) when viscosity of the molten resin is ?(Pa·s), a charging amount of the molten resin is V (kg/h), number of connection holes in the filtration device is m, and number of steps of the static element in the static mixer is n, ?×V<2n×m×V is satisfied.

Abstract: The invention relates to a copolyamide containing at least two patterns (monomers) and of the following general formula A/(Cz diamine)·(Cw diacid) in which: z is the number of carbon atoms of the diamine and w is the number of carbon atoms of the diacid; and A is selected from a pattern obtained from an amino acid and a pattern of the general formula (Cx diamine)·(Cy diacid)y, wherein x is the number of carbon atoms of the diamine and y is the number of carbon atoms of the diacid, the amino acid, each diamine and each diacid being obtained from a renewable raw material according to ASTM D6866 standard. The invention also relates to a composition containing the copolyamide and to the use of this copolyamide and of such a composition, essentially for producing thermofusable glues, in any form thereof.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the preparation of aqueous dispersions which are stabilised with a water-insoluble stabilising colloid, characterised in that a) in a first step a water-insoluble stabilising colloid is prepared, with this being prepared, based on the amount of monomer used for the preparation of the stabilising colloid, by means of radical polymerization of a1) about 1 to 90 wt. % of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer, containing at least one sulfate and/or sulfonate group, which optionally may be protonated, a2) about 5 to 99 wt. % of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer with a water solubility at 20° C. of less than 50 g/l, and a3) up to 50 wt. % of at least one olefinically unsaturated monomer with a water solubility at 20° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyvinlyl alcohol gels which are suitable for use in the organism and which are formed at the site of application (in situ) from a viscous liquid by partial crystallization and network formation.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a polymeric blend for the preparation of environmentally degradable materials, said blend comprising biodegradable polymers, polyhydroxybutyrate—PHB or copolymers thereof and poly(butylene adipate/butylene terephthalate) aliphatic-aromatic copolyester and at least one additive. The present invention further refers to the process for obtaining said blend, by applying the extrusion technique to obtain an adequate morphology in the distribution, dispersion and interaction of the polymers, so as to obtain compatible polymeric blends, allowing the granules of the produced polymeric blends to be utilized to manufacture several injection molded products.