Abstract: This invention relates to the new functional norbornanyl ester derivative and/or polymer compositions which are easily obtainable by reacting the Diels-Alder adduct of appropriate dienes and dienophiles with carboxylic acids. In particular, this invention relates to a new process for making cyclic chemical raw materials suitable for production coating, ink, adhesive, plasticizer, thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic and functional polymers.

Abstract: The invention provides a substrate treating method which can favorably prevent damages to a substrate when the substrate is separated from a support, thus achieving a high yield. The substrate treating method includes, in the sequence set forth, a step 1 of temporarily fixing a substrate onto a support via a temporary fixing material to form a stack, the temporary fixing material including at least a temporary fixing material (I) containing a cycloolefin polymer (A) and a compound (B) having a structure (b1) such as a dialkyl silicone structure, and a structure (b2) such as a polyoxyalkylene structure, a step 2 of processing the substrate and/or transporting the stack, and a step 3 of applying a force to the substrate or the support in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of substrate to separate the substrate from the support.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a polymer thick film silver composition comprising: (a) conductive silver flakes and (b) an organic medium consisting of (1) acrylic organic polymeric binder; and (2) organic solvent. The composition may be processed at a time and energy sufficient to remove all solvent. The invention is further directed to novel method(s) of circuitry formation on printed wiring board constructions.

Abstract: A composition for allowing marking of a product, the composition comprising: (a) a volatile solvent; (b) a silicone resin comprising a trifunctional unit of formula (R)SiO3/2, wherein R is chosen, independently by trifunctional unit, from hydrocarbyl groups and hydroxyl groups, on the condition that at least one R is a hydrocarbyl group; and, (c) titanium dioxide particles having an average size of between approximately 100 nanometers and 1000 nanometers.

Abstract: A polypropylene resin having: (1) a melt flow rate (MFR) of 6 to 100 g/10 minutes, (2) a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn), measured by gel permeation chromatography, of 3 to 6, and (3) a 116° C. non-eluted component content (100-W116(%)) of 50% or more and a content of components eluted at 90° C. or less (W90) of 10 to 30%, measured by temperature-rising fractional chromatography (TREF).

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide for non-self imageable norbornene-type polymers useful for immersion lithographic processes, methods of making such polymers, compositions employing such polymers and immersion lithographic processes that make use of such compositions. More specifically the embodiments of the present invention are related to norbornene-type polymers useful for forming top-coat layers for overlying photoresist layers in immersion lithographic process and the process thereof.

Abstract: A defoaming coalescent for a water-based composition including a coalescent carrier; and one or more defoamer-active components is provided. A method for making a defoaming coalescent including the steps of: providing a coalescent carrier and one or more defoamer-active components; and combining the carrier and defoamer-active components is also provided. A water-based composition including a polymer latex or a polymer dispersion; and a defoaming coalescent is also provided.

Abstract: A crosslinkable rubber composition includes, as essential components: (A) an ethylene-?-olefin-nonconjugated polyene random copolymer rubber in which the nonconjugated polyene has a terminal vinyl group-containing norbornene compound represented by the following general formula (1) or (II), wherein n is an integer of 0 to 10, R1 is H or an alkyl group, and R2 is H or an alkyl group, wherein R3 is H or an alkyl group, and which has a viscosity of not less than 10 Pa·s and less than 1,000 Pa·s at 25° C. under a shear rate of 10 s?1; (B) an organopolysiloxane which has three repeating units of siloxane represented by the following formula and which has three Si-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, wherein R4 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group; (C) a reinforcing filler; (D) a curing catalyst; and (E) a curing reaction retarder.

Abstract: A ball point pen ink composition having viscosity of at least 500 cps at 25° C. comprising 5-25% of slow evaporating organic solvent, 20-55% fast evaporating solvent, 16 to 36% of resin, 0.1 to 2% of structural viscosity imparting agent, 0.05 to 1% of polyvinyl pyrrolidone, 0.1 to 25% of lubricant, 3-25% of colorant, and 0.01 to 3% of amines/polyamines and/or 0.1 to 20% diols or polyols as associative thickening agents/additives; amines and/or diols or polyols capable of forming temporary bridging between silica particles at the same time forming associative coupling between amines itself and diols or polyol itself to obtain the ink composition having ultra low viscosity of about at least 500 cps and yet preventing leakage. The ink composition prevents leakage, bobbling and other defects associated with the prior art and at the same time gives pleasure while writing. The pen comprising, the above ink, is manufactured by the process of the invention.

Abstract: An ink set for ink jet recording containing an ink composition containing a pigment, polymer particles, a water-soluble organic solvent, a lubricant, and water and a reaction liquid that forms an aggregate by contacting with the ink composition and an ink jet recording method using the same are provided.

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: Ophthalmic lenses, coatings for ophthalmic lenses, and methods for manufacturing ophthalmic lenses are provided herein. In one exemplary embodiment, an ophthalmic lens comprising a polymeric lens has a first surface and second surface. A coating overlies the first surface. The coating comprises a polysiloxane, a polyurethane, an oligomer derived from a polysiloxane or a polyurethane, a polymer derived from a polysiloxane or a polyurethane, or a combination thereof, and a fluorinated material. The coating exhibits a water contact angle of greater than 90° as measured by a goniometer.

Abstract: A process for producing water-absorbing polymer particles, wherein at least one aliphatic aldehyde or reaction product thereof with an aliphatic alcohol, an aliphatic amine, ammonia, a hypophosphite or a phosphite is added.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion adhesive, which is composed of an oil phase and a water phase, wherein the water phase comprises a water-soluble polymer that functions as an adhesive component, the oil phase comprises a non-aqueous polar solvent having an SP value of 8 to 12 (cal/cm3)1/2, and the oil phase comprises a resin that is solid at 30° C. and has an acid value of 10 or less, in an amount of 5 to 15% by mass relative to a total mass of the adhesive.

Abstract: An ink composition for ink-jet recording includes a pigment; resin particles having a glass transition temperature of 80° C. or higher; at least one water-soluble organic solvent; and water, and a total mass of solid content in the ink composition for ink-jet recording is 10% by mass or more relative to the ink composition for ink-jet recording, and the at least one water-soluble organic solvent includes at least one organic solvent having an SP value of 27.5 or lower, the amount of the at least one organic solvent having an SP value of 27.5 or lower being 70% by mass or more relative to a total amount of the at least one water-soluble organic solvent. An ink-jet recording method is also provided.

Abstract: An organic vehicle used in the manufacture of electroconductive silver paste. The organic vehicle comprises an organic binder, a surfactant, and an organic solvent. The preferred embodiment of the invention utilizes at least one of PVP, PMMA, or PVB as the organic binder, allowing for high compatibility with the metallic particles and resulting in an electroconductive paste with low viscosity for fine line printability. Another aspect of the invention relates to an electroconductive paste composition. The preferred embodiment utilizes metallic particles, glass frit, and an organic vehicle comprising a binder, namely at least one of PVP, PMMA, or PVB, a surfactant, and an organic solvent.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a (per)fluoroelastomer composition comprising: at least one (per)fluoroelastomer [fluoroelastomer (A)]; and from 0.1 to 30 weight parts, per hundred parts of fluoroelastomer (A), of at least one perfluoropolyether block copolymer [polymer (E)] comprising: A) one or more (per)fluoropolyoxyalkylene segment (chain Rt), that is to say a segment comprising recurring units having at least one catenary ether bond and at least one fluorocarbon moiety, and B) one or more polyalkylene segment (chain Ra) comprising recurring units of formula: —(CR1R2—CR3R4)— wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, equal to or different from each other, are selected from the group consisting of H, halogens (preferably F, Cl); C1-C6 (hydro)carbon groups, optionally containing fluorine or other heteroatoms, preferably perfluoroalkyl or (per)fluorooxyalkyl.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a composition that includes a functionalized polyfluoropolyether and functionalized polybutadiene in a weight ratio of functionalized polyfluoropolyether/functionalized polybutadiene of from about 20/80 to about 80/20 in a solvent. The composition can be used to form a surface layer having a water contact angle of greater than about 90° and a hexanedecane contact angle greater than about 45°.

Abstract: A dispersion includes a carbonaceous nanoparticle, a dispersant including a graft polymer having a poly(alkylene glycol) side chain, and a polar solvent. An article coated with the dispersion and a method of making the dispersion are disclosed.

Abstract: A stable caulk or sealant composition containing as principal ingredients styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene copolymer and Diethyl ether is disclosed. The composition is generally employed in a canister pressurized with a propellant to expel a stream of water-impervious sealant to fill cracks, crevices and gaps to water damage. When desired, the sealant is removable from the application area.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a refinish coating system comprising two or more coating compositions wherein each coating composition uses the same tint composition. The coating system can provide a coating that more closely matches a color standard than does a system utilizing two differently tinted coating compositions.

Abstract: Seal lacquer, which is liquid and at least 50% UV-permeable under normal conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a precursor composition comprising: a compound selected from a compound represented by the formula: Si(OR1)4 and a compound represented by the formula Ra(Si)(OR2)4?a (in the formulas R1 represents a monovalent organic group; R represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a monovalent organic group; R2 represents a monovalent organic group; and a is an integer ranging from 1 to 3, provided that R, R1 and R2 may be the same or different from one another) a thermally degradable organic compound; an element having a catalyst activity; urea; and the like. A porous thin film produced from the precursor composition is irradiated with ultraviolet ray, and then subjected to gas-phase reaction with a hydrophobic compound. A porous thin film thus prepared can be used for the manufacture of a semiconductor device.

Abstract: The present invention is a method which erase information printed on a recording medium if necessary and thus reuse the recording medium, and includes 1) decolorable ink compositions which are not erased during the use but erased by a dye readily decolorable by a decolorant, 2) a decolorant composition including a thermal initiator or photoinitiator, and 3) a method for coating the decolorant and applying heat or irradiating UV to erase the dye. According to the present invention, it is possible to prepare various writing inks, and particularly, when applied to recording medium with a magnetic stripe as well as the general purpose papers, it is possible to reduce the production cost significantly, obtain a large import substitution effect of the magnetic ink all of which are imported, and largely reduce the environmental pollution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising dispersion, having an aqueous phase containing a dissolved water soluble cationic coagulant polymer and if needed a dissolved inorganic salt. The aqueous phase further contains a dispersed water soluble flocculant polymer, wherein the water soluble flocculant polymer is formed of a water soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer or monomer blend which are polymerized in the aqueous phase. The water soluble cationic coagulant polymer is cationic poly(alkyleneamine), which is the reaction product of the following reaction: H2N—(CH2)m—NR—(CH2)m—NH2+Cl—CH2CH2—Cl, wherein R is selected from the group consisting alkyl radicals containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms m is an integer of from 1 to 4. The amount of dissolved inorganic salt is less that 10% by weight of the composition, and the composition is in a stable, pourable, dispersion form.

Abstract: To provide a coating composition capable of forming a coating film having excellent functions on the surface of a solar heat-collecting reflective plate, and a solar heat-collecting reflective plate obtainable by such a composition, as well as processes for their production. A coating composition for coating the surface of a solar heat-collecting reflective plate, which comprises a fluorinated copolymer having repeating units derived from ethylene and repeating units derived from tetrafluoroethylene, and a solvent capable of dissolving the fluorinated copolymer at a temperature of not higher than the melting point of the fluorinated copolymer; a solar heat-collecting reflective plate obtainable by such a composition; and processes for producing such a composition and a reflective plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inkjet-recording element comprising a support and at least one coated ink-receiving layer, wherein the ink-receiving layer comprises silica particles, optional hydrophilic polymeric binder, and a combination of surfactants, including a fluorosurfactant and a non-fluorine-containing non-ionic surfactant. Also disclosed is a coating composition for such an inkjet recording element. The invention can provide improved image quality (reduced coalescence) of the inkjet recording element or increased stability of the coating composition.

Abstract: An aqueous ink for a transfer ink jet recording method including applying to an intermediate transfer member a reaction liquid which forms an increased viscosity ink image by coming into contact with a coloring material in the ink, applying the ink to the intermediate transfer member by an ink jet device to form an intermediate image, and bringing a printing object into contact with the intermediate transfer member to transfer the image to the object. The aqueous ink contains a coloring material which is a polymer dispersion pigment dispersed in the aqueous medium with a polymer having a hydroxyl group in its structure as a dispersant, a nonionic surfactant which is an alcohol ether surfactant a 1% aqueous solution of which has a cloud point of 33° C. or less and which has a C4-C30 alkyl group and a propyleneoxy group in its structure, and an aqueous medium.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising two polyamides and a substance comprising alkylene oxide moieties. At least one of the polyamides in the composition may be a semi-aromatic polyamide, of which more than 50 mole % of the recurring units are obtainable by a polycondensation reaction between at least one non-aromatic diacid or derivative thereof and at least one aromatic diamine.

Abstract: To provide an oil repellent copolymer capable of forming an oil repellent film which is excellent in durability. An oil repellent copolymer characterized by comprising a repeating unit (A) having a polyfluoroalkyl group, a repeating unit (B) having a fluorescent functional group, and a repeating unit (C) having an ester bond other than an ester bond derived from acrylic acid, and/or a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: An ink for inkjet recording containing water, water-soluble organic solvent, water-dispersible resin, fluorochemical surfactant or derivative thereof, and coloring agent containing pigment, where the ink has a surface tension of 20-35 mN/m and viscosity of ?5 mPa·s at 25° C., total amount of the water-dispersible resin and the coloring agent in the ink is 5-40% by mass, and mass ratio A/B of the water-dispersible resin A to the coloring agent B is 0.5-4, where the ink is applied to a recording medium containing a support containing cellulose pulp, and one or more barrier layers disposed on a face of the support, and where the barrier layer contains ?30% by mass of inorganic pigment having refractive index of ?1.5, excluding aluminum hydrate, and ?10% by mass of inorganic pigment having a refractive index of <1.5.

Abstract: A rubber composition has sufficient resistance to degradation and swelling caused by a liquid such as a water-soluble coolant and also is capable of having sufficient resistance to ozone. The rubber composition contains a fluororubber not having a vinylidene fluoride structure, a nitrile rubber, a fluorine-based oil and a peroxide vulcanizing agent.

Abstract: An anti-fouling composition which comprises a cured or cross-linked polymer free of perfluoropolyether moieties and a fluid fluorinated alkyl- or alkoxy-containing polymer or oligomer. Preferably, the fluorinated alkyl- or alkoxy-containing polymer or oligomer comprises a repeating unit of the general formula: —{[CFR—(CFR)m—(O)n]p—[CFR—O]q}- wherein n is 0 or 1, m is an integer from 0 to 4, R independently is H, F, Cl, Br, or CF3, and the ratio g/p is 0-10, and the fluorine-free polymer is an organosiloxane-containing polymer comprising a repeating unit of the general structure —[SiR1R2—O]—, wherein R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or a vinyl group.

Abstract: Cured perfluoroelastomers that contain high levels (i.e. at least 65 phr carbon black) and 1 to 15 phr of a perfluoropolyether exhibit good resistance to explosive decompression while maintaining good sealing properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tire puncture sealant which has a reduced viscosity at low temperatures and better injectability at low temperatures while exerting excellent initial sealing performance and storage stability. The present invention also provides a tire puncture sealant which further has better injectability at high temperatures while exerting the seal retention performance. The present invention relates to a tire puncture sealant including: a natural rubber latex; a tackifier; and propylene glycol, wherein the amount of the propylene glycol in 100% by mass of a liquid portion of the puncture sealant is 55% by mass or more, and also relates to a tire puncture sealant including: a natural rubber latex; a tackifier; propylene glycol; and a nonionic surfactant, wherein the nonionic surfactant is a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether and/or a polyoxyalkylene alkenyl ether.

Abstract: Disclosed are low Tg latex polymers and low VOC aqueous coating compositions having an improved open time profile, as well as drying time, stain resistance, wet edge time, low temperature film formation, block resistance, adhesion, water sensitivity and low-VOC content. The latex polymers and aqueous coating compositions include at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer copolymerized or alkoxylated compounds or blended with an alkoxylated compound, for example an alkoxylated tristyrylphenol or an alkoxylated tributylphenol. Also provided is an aqueous coating or adhesive composition including at least one latex polymer, water and one or a blend of two or more open time additives or drying time additives. The blend can comprise nonionic and anionic open time additives. Typically, the open time and/or drying time additive is present in an amount greater than about 1.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that at least meets certain electrical tracking resistance requirements. The compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that meet these requirements contain at least a polycarbonate; a polysiloxane block co-polycarbonate; and a transition metal oxide, e.g. titanium dioxide.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to polycarbonate compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that at least meets certain electrical tracking resistance requirements. The compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture that meet these requirements contain at least a polycarbonate; a polysiloxane block co-polycarbonate; and a transition metal oxide, e.g. titanium dioxide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing a thin film transistor substrate having high light sensitivity, heat-resistance, impact resistance, and a photosensitive composition used by the same, the method including forming data wires on an insulating substrate, forming an organic insulating film on the data wires by applying a photosensitive composition comprising a terpolymer, where the terpolymer is derived from monomers of an unsaturated carboxylic acid, an unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride, or a mixture thereof, an unsaturated epoxy group-containing compound, and an olefinic compound.

Abstract: Antireflective coatings comprising (i) a silsesquioxane resin having the formula (PhSiO(3-x)/2(OH)x)mHSiO(3-x)/2(OH)x)n(MeSiO(3-x)/2(OH)x)p where Ph is a phenyl group, Me is a methyl group, x has a value of 0, 1 or 2; m has a value of 0.01 to 0.99, n has a value of 0.01 to 0.99, p has a value of 0.01 to 0.99, and m+n+p=1; (ii) a polyethylene oxide fluid; and (iii) a solvent; and a method of forming said antireflective coatings on an electronic device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tire puncture sealant which has a reduced viscosity at low temperatures and better injectability at low temperatures while exerting excellent initial sealing performance and storage stability. The present invention also provides a tire puncture sealant which further has better injectability at high temperatures while exerting the seal retention performance. The present invention relates to a tire puncture sealant including: a natural rubber latex; a tackifier; and propylene glycol, wherein the amount of the propylene glycol in 100% by mass of a liquid portion of the puncture sealant is 55% by mass or more, and also relates to a tire puncture sealant including: a natural rubber latex; a tackifier; propylene glycol; and a nonionic surfactant, wherein the nonionic surfactant is a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether and/or a polyoxyalkylene alkenyl ether.

Abstract: The present teachings include a coating composition of an aqueous dispersion of fluorine-containing particles and poly(alkylene carbonate). A method of making a fuser member and the fuser member resulting there from is also provided.

Abstract: A silicone polymer gel/coating which can be sprayed from an aerosol can preferably has a viscosity of 2,000-5,000 cps. and provides a moisture resistant coating of preferably 20-30 mils to protect components in telephone installation and maintenance applications. It is preferably sprayed from a can using Spray Actuator OTP 0025. It preferably includes a molecular sieve. It can also be used as a tire shine.

Abstract: An additive mixture containing the components (A), (B) and optionally (C), wherein component (A) is at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein p is zero or 1; m and n are independently of one another an integer from zero to 3; and the radicals R are independently of one another C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkoxy, hydroxy, halogen, C1-C8alkylthio, C1-C8alkylsulfoxy or 2 radicals R form together with 2 adjacent carbon atoms of the unsaturated parent ring a 5- to 7-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; component (B) is at least one compound of the formula (II) wherein x and y are independently of one another an integer from 2 to 10; the radicals A1, A2 and A3 are independently of one another C1-C10alkyl, C5-C12cycloalkyl unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 C1-C10alkyl; phenyl unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 C1-C10alkyl; or C7-C12phenylalkyl, and the radicals A2 and A3 are additionally hydrogen; with the proviso that at least one of the radicals A1 and A2 is branched C3-C10alkyl, C5-C12cycloal

Abstract: The present teachings provide a composition that includes a functionalized polyfluoropolyether and functionalized polybutadiene in a weight ratio of functionalized polyfluoropolyether/functionalized polybutadiene of from about 20/80 to about 80/20 in a solvent. The composition can be used to form a surface layer having a water contact angle of greater than about 90° and a hexanedecane contact angle greater than about 45°.

Abstract: A coating composition is described. The coating composition preferably includes an unsaturated polymer such as, for example, an unsaturated polyester polymer; an ether component including one or more ether groups; and an optional liquid carrier. In preferred embodiments, the unsaturated polymer preferably has an iodine value of at least 10. The coating composition is useful in coating a variety of substrates, including planar metal substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyurethane ureas which can be used in the production of hydrophilic coatings on various substrates.

Abstract: The anti-reflection film forming material according to the present invention includes (a) a water soluble resin having a vinyl acetate constituent unit, and (b) a compound having a constituent unit represented by the following general formula. Wherein, R1 and R2 represent a direct bond or a methylene chain; R3 and R4 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a group represented by —(CH2)n—O—R5—R6; and at least one of R3 and R4 is a group represented by —(CH2)n—O—R5—R6, wherein: R5 represents a direct bond or an alkylene chain having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may be interrupted with —O—; R6 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in which a portion or all hydrogen atoms are substituted with a fluorine atom; and n represents an integer of 0 to 10. Wherein, the total number of carbon atoms present in R1 and R2 is 1 or 2.

Abstract: The use of compounds of the general formula I in aqueous binder-containing formulations, wherein the variables are each as defined as follows: R1 is selected from C1-C20-alkyl, straight chain or branched, or CO—C1-C19-alkyl or CO—C2-C19-alkenyl, straight chain or branched, R2 in each occurrence is the same or different and selected from C1-C3-alkyl, R3 is selected from C1-C20-alkyl, straight chain or branched, or CO—C1-C19-alkyl or CO—C2-C19-alkenyl, straight chain or branched, x is from 0 to 20, y is from 0 to 20, provided x and y are not both zero, a is from 1 to 3.

Abstract: An additive for an ultraphobic polymeric composite is provided. The additive can have an aspect ratio of greater than about 15:1, and a surface free energy of less than about 20 J/m2. In addition, no single dimension of the additive is greater than about 50 micrometers. Upon mixing with a polymeric material having a viscosity of less than about 3000 cP and a surface tension of greater than about 35 mN/m to form a polymeric composite, the additive can bloom to the air interface surface of the polymeric composite to form surface roughness and an ultraphobic surface on the polymeric material.