Abstract: A water-soluble, crosslinkable protective colloid is provided having a weight-average molecular weight of least than 500,000 comprising: a) 20 to 95% by weight of monomer units containing sulphonic acid or sulphonate groups, b) 4 to 80% by weight of monomer units containing N-methylol or N-alkoxymethyl groups, and c) 0.1 to 20% by weight of hydrophobic monomer units such as water insoluble ethylenically unsaturated compounds and the hydrophobic end groups of initiator radicals or regulator molecules. Optionally, up to 50% by weight of the monomer units containing sulphonic acid or sulphonate groups can be replaced by monomer units containing carboxyl groups or monomer units containing amide groups.

Abstract: A composition for treating paper comprising a polymer (A), a surfactant (B) and a medium (C), wherein said polymer (A) comprises polymer units of (meth)acrylate having a polyfluoroalkyl group, polymer units of a vinylidene halide and/or polymer units of a long chain alkyl(meth)acrylate, and polymer units of the following formula 1: —[CH2—C(R)[CO—Q—(CH2)nCHR4—CH2N+(R1)(R2)(R3).X−]]—,  Formula 1 wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; Q is —O— or —NR5—, wherein R5 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; each of R1, R2 and R3 which are independent of one another is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R1 and R2 may together form a bivalent organic group; R4 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group; n is a number from 1 to 4 and X− is a counter ion.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition which comprises (a) water, (b) a surfactant selected from those of formula I and (c) a dye selected from of (1) C.I. Solvent Black 29; (2) C.I. Solvent Blue 70; (3) C.I. Solvent Blue 25; (4) C.I. Solvent Yellow 82; (5) C.I. Solvent Yellow 29; (6) C.I. Solvent Red 49; or (7) mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing an aqueous composition in the form of a gel at a given temperature. The process is characterized in that an associative water-soluble polymer constituted by a hydrophilic main chain and hydrophobic pendant groups is brought into the presence, in said composition, of at least one surfactant in the form of bilayers when it is in aqueous solution under the same temperature and concentration conditions. Compositions in the form of gels or liquids are thus obtained.

Abstract: Solutions of aminotriazine resins at least 30 mol % of whose alkylol groups are etherified with a C1-C16 alkanol in a mono-C1-C4 alkyl glycol of the formula R1—O—(R2—O—)w(R3—O—)x(R2—O—)y(R3—O—)z H.  I where R1 is C1-C4 alkyl, R2 is CH2—CH2 and R3 is and w, x, y and z are an integer from 0 to 10 and at least one of them is other than 0 or in a solvent mixture which consists to the extent of at least 20% by weight a of mono-C1-C4 alkyl glycol of the above formula.

Abstract: A strippable paint to be coated on a coating film of a real or permanent paint of an automotive vehicle body. The strippable paint comprises a nonaqueous dispersion type resinous liquid including a solvent containing aromatic hydrocarbon in an amount ranging from 30 to 45% by weight relative to the solvent, and acrylic copolymer resin particle dispersed in the solvent in an amount ranging from 20 to 30% by weight relative to the nonaqueous dispersion type resinous liquid. The acrylic copolymer resin particle is formed of acrylic copolymer having a chain structure including at least one of acrylic acid monomer and methacrylic acid monomer having ethylenic unsaturated bond and carboxyl group. The acrylic copolymer resin particle has an acid value of not lower than 90 and a glass transition temperature ranging from 25 to 40° C.

Abstract: A composition for preventing or retarding the formation of gas hydrates during the transport of a fluid comprising water and a hydrocarbon through a conduit. The composition is a copolymer of vinyl caprolactam and vinyl pyridine, and terpolymers thereof, with vinyl pyrrolidone, preferably including 70-97% by weight vinyl caprolactam. Suitably such polymers have a molecular weight in the range of 500 to 2500, and are made in a polymerization solvent, preferably a glycol ether, most preferably, 2-butoxyethanol; and also including a carrier solvent, preferably monoethylene glycol.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition which comprises (a) water, (b) a surfactant selected from those of formula I 1

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition which comprises (a) water, (b) a surfactant selected from those of formula I or formula II or formula III and (c) a dye selected from of (1) C.I. Solvent Black 29; (2) C.I. Solvent Blue 70; (3) C.I. Solvent Blue 25; (4) C.I. Solvent Yellow 82; (5) C.I. Solvent Yellow 29; (6) C.I. Solvent Red 49; or (7) mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A composition for preventing or retarding the formation of gas hydrates during the transport of a fluid comprising water and a hydrocarbon through a conduit. The composition is a homopolymer of vinyl caprolactam, or copolymers thereof, having a low molecular weight in the range of 500 to 4000, which is made by polymerization of the monomer or monomers in a polymerization solvent which is a mixture of a glycol ether and water, preferably 2-butoxyethanol and water, at a pH of about 8-12.

Abstract: Novel water-borne resin compositions useful in architectural or industrial coatings comprising: (a) a resin (b) a coupling solvent comprising ethylene glycol pentyl ether which contains at least about 90% by weight of ethylene glycol n-pentyl ether, and (c) water.

Abstract: An inkjet printing coating compositions and recording sheets having printable coating compositions on substrates which are suitable for photographic quality prints by inkjet printing technology, such as thermal and piezo. The recording sheet which comprises a substrate and a dried coating composition on the substrate, which coating composition comprises either (i) a hydrophilic or amphiphilic polyether polyurethane plus one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of cellulose ester polymers, cellulose ether polymers and vinyl polymers or (ii) cellulose acetate trimellitate plus optionally one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of cellulose ester polymers, cellulose ether polymers and vinyl polymers; a quaternary ammonium compound; a metal salt chelating agent; and a microcrystalline filler drying agent.

Abstract: Relatively low molecular weight olefin/CO polymers are graft copolymerized. The graft copolymers provide the basis for waterborne adhesives that are particularly useful for making wood composites.

Abstract: The present invention provides hydrophilically modified curable silicone dental impression materials comprising an addition curable silicone prepolymer composition and a polymerizable hydrophilic modifier. The addition curable silicone prepolymer in the composition of the present invention comprises blended vinyl terminated organopolysiloxane fluids, an organohydrogen polysiloxane crosslinker, a platinum catalyst, a retarder, filler and optional additives. The cured compositions have a stable hydrophilic nature, excellent mechanical properties, and maximum long-term dimensional stability.

Abstract: A modified emulsion of polycarbonate resin, comprising a polycarbonate resin emulsion and a monocarbodiimide compound and/or a polycarbodiimide compound; and a process for producing a modified emulsion of polycarbonate resin, which comprises adding a monocarbodiimide compound and/or a polycarbodiimide compound to a polycarbonate resin emulsion. This modified emulsion of polycarbonate resin is improved in adhesivity, water resistance and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A composition is provided herein for preventing or retarding the formation of gas hydrates or for reducing the tendency of gas hydrates to agglomerate, during the transport of a fluid comprising water and a hydrocarbon, through a conduit. The composition is a homopolymer of vinyl caprolactam having the low molecular weight in the range of 500 to 2500, or copolymers or terpolymers thereof, and a polyoxyalkylenediamine or a polyoxyarylenediamine. Such homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers, preferably are made and applied in the defined solvent, which, most preferably, is a glycol ether such as 2-butoxyethanol.

Abstract: The invention relates to an additive for inhibiting gas hydrate formation, containing a) from 5 to 90% by weight of 2-isobutoxyethanol, b) from 5 to 60% by weight of a copolymer which has structural units which are derived from maleic acid, maleic anhydride or derivatives of maleic acid or of maleic anhydride, and c) at least 10% by weight of water or a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol, except the 2-isobutoxyethanol, or mixtures of the stated substances, based on the total weight of the additive, the sum of the contents of compounds a) and b) being from 10 to 90% by weight, and a process for inhibiting gas hydrate formation using 2-isobutoxyethanol.

Abstract: Agglomerated particles of water-swellable addition polymers, the agglomerated particles having an average particle diameter of from 20 to 5000 &mgr;m and consisting of primary particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.

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

Abstract: This invention relates to improving the flow of flowing streams of hydrocarbons, such as petroleum or finished products, in a conduit such as a pipeline. The present invention also relates to a stable, nonagglomerating nonaqueous suspension suitable for improving flow of hydrocarbons in conduits, particularly finished product hydrocarbons in conduits.

Abstract: A cement pumpability-enhancing additive which confers good pumpability on cementitious compositions such as concrete consists essentially of(a) polyethylene glycol;(b) diethylene glycol monobutyl ether and/or a derivative thereof;(c) polysaccharide; and(d) a thickening polymer selected from the group consisting of polyacrylic acid derivatives, polyacrylic amide derivatives, cellulose ethers, polyphenyl ethers and polyalkylene glycol fatty acid esters;the weight solids proportions of (a), (b), (c), and (d) in the additive being respectively 5-55%, 10-80%, 1-20% and 1-20%. The additive is preferably used with a cement dispersing agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous polytetrafluoroethylene dispersion composition characterized in that the composition comprises 30 to 65 wt. % of polytetrafluoroethylene and a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether in an amount of 2 to 10 wt. % based on the polytetrafluoroethylene, the polyoxyethylene alkyl ether being represented by the formulaRO(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O)nHwherein R is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms, and n is 5 to 18, having a cloud point of over 45.degree. C. to not higher than 85.degree. C. and containing 65 to 70 wt. % of ethylene oxide in the molecule.

Abstract: Articles of manufacture are provided with a low surface energy, permanently non-stick, non-fouling and ice-phobic surface by a system of coating comprising applying a primary coating having a surface energy of 22-28 dynes/cm.sup.2 comprising a novel polymeric material having non-stick and hardness properties and then applying a top coating having lower surface energy of from about 18-21 dynes/cm.sup.2 comprising a siliconic polymer and interdigitating means to make the top coating permanent, the means preferably comprising a bi- or polyfunctional organic compound adapted to wet the surface of the primary coating and chemically or physically bond thereto and to couple to the siliconic polymeric substance in the top coating. The coated substrates are resistant to marking by graffiti, to adherence by marine fouling organisms, and frozen ice on the surface is easily removed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous concentrate of an associative thickening polymer, the concentrate containing a nonionic surfactant as viscosity-reducing agent. The nonionic surfactant is water-soluble and has the formulaRO(--AO--).sub.(a) H (1)wherein R is an alkyl group having 6-12 carbon atoms and AO is an ethyleneoxy or propyleneoxy group, the ratio of the ethyleneoxy groups to the total number of ethyleneoxy and propyleneoxy groups being from 1:2 to 5:6, and a is a number between 7 and 16. The presence of a small amount of the nonionic surfactant results in a surprisingly great reduction of the viscosity, which permits the formulation of concentrates having high percentages of the associative polymer without negatively affecting the properties when the concentrate is used for thickening purposes.

Abstract: Redispersible tackifier powder compositions which are redispersible in water are provided and which are comprised of one or more tackifying substances and from 2 to 50% by weight of one or more water-soluble low molecular weight homo or copolymers of olefinically unsaturated mono or dicarboxylic acids or their anhydrides. The copolymers also contain other free-radically polymerizable monomers. Antiblocking agents can also be present. Adhesives containing the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Relatively low molecular weight olefin/CO polymers are graft copolymerized. The graft copolymers provide the basis for waterborne adhesives that are particularly useful for making wood composites.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fluid dispersion of at least one dibenzylidene sorbitol acetal derivative. The sorbitol acetal derivative is useful as a clarifying agent for polyolefins and the inventive fluid dispersion permits improvements in the handling and processing of and mixing within the polyolefin composition. The inventive dispersion must be shelf stable, retain its nucleating effects, be compatible with polypropylene (and other polyolefins), and possess both short-term and long-term viscosities which permit acceptable transport through a standard polyolefin-manufacturing peristaltic pump. The preferred inventive dispersion thus comprises 3,4-DMDBS and at least one ethoxylated nonionic surfactant having an HLB of greater than about 8.5. Preferred surfactants include those selected from the group consisting essentially of ethoxylated sorbitan (C.sub.8 -C.sub.22) monoesters and ethoxylated nonyl-phenol ethers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluoropolymer coating composition which comprises fine particles of a fluoropolymer, 0.1 to 300% by weight of a polyether type high molecular surfactant on the basis of a weight of the above-mentioned fine particles and a liquid carrier and is capable of coating thick and forming a coating film being excellent in abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance and non-sticking property, and provides a coated article obtained by coating the above-mentioned composition as a top coat.

Abstract: A composition is provided herein for preventing or retarding the formation of gas hydrates or for reducing the tendency of gas hydrates to agglomerate, during the transport of a fluid comprising water and a hydrocarbon, through a conduit. The composition is a homopolymer of vinyl caprolactam having the low molecular weight in the range of 500 to 2500, or copolymers thereof, in a defined solvent. Such homopolymers and copolymers preferably are made and applied in the defined solvent, which, most preferably, is a glycol ether such as 2-butoxyethanol.

Abstract: A composition of matter formed by melt-blending certain thermoplastic polymers and from about 1.0 to about 7.5 wt. % of a fluorocarbon additive, the additive having a lower surface energy than that of the polymer; the blending resulting in a cooled admixture having a concentration of fluorocarbon additive through a cross-section of the solid composition lower in the interior thereof and higher at the surfaces thereof.

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: An aqueous emulsion of a substantially solvent free polyester comprising substantially solvent free polyester resin and ethylene oxide/propylene oxide surfactant, and method for making same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-borne thermoplastic polyhydroxyether resins having narrow polydispersity (M.sub.w /M.sub.n <4.0 and 7,000>M.sub.n >12,000), and the use of such resins in water-borne coating compositions.

Abstract: A water-based ink containing a pigment, a dispersant for dispersing the pigment, a water-soluble organic solvent, and water. The dispersant used is at least one compound selected from (a) a copolymer having a hydrophilic part and a hydrophobic part, the hydrophilic part having at least one monomer containing a long-chain nonionic group selected from the following formulae (I) to (III), and .alpha., .beta.-ethylenic unsaturated carboxylic acid,CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(R)--COO--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.m H (I)CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(R)--COO--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n --(CH.sub.2).sub.l H(II)CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(R)--COO--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.p -phenyl-(CH.sub.2).sub.q H (III)where R is H or CH.sub.3, m and n are each a numeral from 2 to 24, l is a numeral from 1 to 12, p is a numeral from 1 to 12, and q is a numeral from 1 to 16; and (b) polyethyleneimine. The ink may be used in an apparatus and according to the present ink jet recording method.

Abstract: A coating solution for forming an insulating film used in production of semiconductor devices includes siloxanes represented by a general formula:[SiR.sub.3 O.sub.1/2 ].sub.k [SiR.sub.2 O.sub.2/2 ].sub.l [SiRO.sub.3/2 ].sub.m [SiO.sub.4/2 ].sub.nwhere each of k, l, m and n is an integer, R may be the same or different and represents at least one organic group, and a ratio of (3k+21+m) to (k+l+m+n) is between about 0.8 and about 1.3. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing the coating solution, and a method for forming the insulating film using the coating solution, including the steps of coating the coating solution on a surface of a substrate of the semiconductor device to form a coated film, fluidizing the coated film at a temperature between about 150.degree. C. to about 300.degree. C. to planarize the surface of the substrate, and curing the fluidized coated film to form the insulating film.

Abstract: The invention provides water-swellable polymer compositions having reduced dusting tendencies, i.e, reduced amounts of unassoiated dust having a maximum diameter less than or equal to 10 microns and/or the tendency to generate reduced amounts of unassociatcd dust having a maximum diameter less than or equal to 10 microns upon attrition, and a process for preparing such compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides a liquid composition for coating surfaces, comprising: polymer droplets dispersed in a liquid component, ultraviolet light (UV) absorber, and defoamer. The liquid component comprises water, and volatile organic solvent. The organic solvent comprises a first and a second ether. The first and the second ether are miscible with water. The UV absorber and the defoamer are dispersed in the liquid component. A preferred embodiment of the invention provides the liquid composition with a particulate composition to provide a material for superior non-skid surface coatings, such as non-skid flooring surface coatings. Thus, the invention provides a material for making non-skid coatings, comprising: a particulate composition including wollastonite particles, cellulose particles, and diatomaceous earth particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to colorants (colorant pastes) used for the tinting of paint products.

Abstract: A fluororesin coating composition comprising a dispersing medium and fluororesin particles dispersed therein, the dispersing medium mainly comprising a surfactant, and a coated article obtained using the coating composition.

Abstract: Room temperature stable aqueous dispersions of ketone resins are prepared by dissolving poly(ethylene oxide) resin and optionally surfactant in the aqueous medium mixed with the ketone resin. Coating formulations with these dispersions can contain additional co-dispersed components such as waxes, additional resins and/or pigments. The coating formulations can provide thermal transfer layers of thermal transfer ribbons which contain both wax and ketone resins.

Abstract: A liquid-absorbing material composition containing a crosslinking agent (component A), N-vinylcarboxamide copolymer (component B) having a functional group capable of crosslinking with the component A, water (component C), a water-soluble organic solvent (component D) and a plasticizer (component E), a molded liquid-absorbing material prepared from the composition, a method of manufacturing the molded liquid-absorbing material, and uses thereof are provided. The liquid-absorbing material composition has a high flowability, and gives a uniform continuous layer so that it can be directly molded readily into film- or sheet-shaped molded liquid-absorbing material without requiring secondary processing as in the case of conventional water-absorbing polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyester composition comprising a blend of:(A) 99.5 to 75 weight % of a copolyester having an inherent viscosity of 0.1 to 1.2 dL/g and having a melting point in excess of 250.degree. C., comprising:(a) one or more dicarboxylic acids, and(b) a glycol component comprising at least 80 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol; and(B) 0.5 to 25 weight % of one or more polyalkylene ethers,wherein the weight percentages of all components in said blend total 100 weight %.

Abstract: A desensitizing solution for lithography is disclosed which contains at least one member selected from acyclic amine and ammonium compounds each containing specific structures. The desensitizing solution does not cause environmental pollution, is stable to long-term storage, continuous use, and fluctuations in environmental conditions, is effective in reducing the time required for etching treatment, and has excellent desensitization performance.

Abstract: An asphalt release agent for preventing hot road asphalt, especially polymer-modified asphalt, from sticking to surfaces of delivery truck beds is provided. The release agent includes a water-based mixture of polycycloaliphatic amines and polyalkylene glycols. The release agent is applied onto the truck beds to create a slippery non-stick surface so that the road asphalt which comes in contact with such truck bed surfaces will not adhere.

Abstract: An aqueous thickener composition containing an organic water-dispersible or water-soluble polymeric thickener and a viscosity reducer comprising a compound corresponding to formula (1):R.sup.1 --O--(R.sup.2 --O).sub.n --H (1)in whichR.sup.1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical containing 8 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 represents an alkylene radical containing 2 to 4 carbon atoms, andn is an integer of 3 to 7.

Abstract: The viscosity of a solvent is modified by thickening the solvent with a silicone latex. A silicone latex having a plurality of crosslinked polysiloxane particles is first prepared by mixing the siloxane polymer, a surfactant, and water; emulsifying the mixture to a gel phase; diluting the emulsion with water; adding a cure package (i.e., a catalyst, a crosslinker, or both, or a self catalytic crosslinker); and then without removing the water from the latex and after the particles of siloxane polymer in the latex have been cured, mixing the latex and solvent to thicken the solvent, forming viscous liquids, gels, and pastes. Water in the latex thickened solvent composition can be stabilized by adding a silicone polyether during mixing of the latex and the solvent.

Abstract: An aqueous printing ink composition containing finely dispersed pigments and a synthetic polymer binder, the binder containing: (a) finely dispersed, aqueous-basic insoluble emulsion (co)polymers having a number average molecular weight of from about 10,000 to 1,000,000 and a glass transition temperature of up to 0.degree. C., in intimate admixture with (b) aqueous-basic soluble or dispersible (co) polymers having a number average molecular weight lower than that of the (co)polymers of component (a) and a glass transition temperature of at least 0.degree. C.

Abstract: An admixture for use in cementitious compostions which are to be applied in consecutive layers consists essentially of a water-soluble polyalkylene oxide and a superabsorbent material. Optionally (and preferably) also present is a plasticiser or superplasticiser, preferably a polyalkylene oxide-modified styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-redispersible pulverulent composition comprising:a powder of at least one water-insoluble film-forming polymer prepared from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer,at least one nonionic surfactant chosen from the polyoxyalkylenated derivatives,at least one water-soluble compound chosen from polyelectrolytes belonging to the family of weak polyacids.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous polymer dispersion in which the copolymer is formed from70 to 90% by weight alkyl methacrylate provided by 0 to 30% by weight C.sub.1-3 alkyl methacrylate and 50 to 90% by weight C.sub.4-12 alkyl methacrylate;5 to 20% by weight styrene or alkyl styrene;2 to 10% by weight water soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer;0.5 to 4% polyethylenically unsaturated monomer; and0 to 4% carbonyl containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer. The dispersion of the invention is particularly suitable for incorporation into compositions for coating on wood.