Abstract: A water-based ink comprising an aqueous dispersion of fine polymer particles containing a colorant, and a polyalkylene oxide derivative. The water-based ink is less likely to cause nozzle clogging, thereby imparting high print quality.

Abstract: A polymer processing aid composition, a melt processable thermoplastic hydrocarbon polymer composition that uses the polymer processing aid, and a method of improving the melt processability of a thermoplastic hydrocarbon polymer are provided. The polymer processing aid composition comprises a major amount of a fluorothermoplastic polymer that comprises interpolymerized units derived from vinylidene fluoride, at least one ethylenically unsaturated copolymerizable fluorinated monomer, and, optionally, at least one low molecular weight non-fluorinated olefin monomer.

Abstract: A coated transfer sheet comprising a substrate having a first and second surface; optionally at least one barrier layer overlaying said first surface, at least one release layer overlaying said at least one barrier layer or, when the barrier layer is not present, said first surface of the substrate; and an optional image receiving layer comprising an ethylene acrylic acid co-polymer dispersion; wherein the coated transfer sheet exhibits cold peel and hot peel properties when transferred, and may be used in electrostatic printers and copiers or other devices in which toner particles are imagewise applied to a substrate. The addition of elastomeric polymers and polyurethanes help provide enhanced wash stability and chemical stability.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of fluoropolymers containing as stabilizer from 1 to 30% by weight with respect to the fluoropolymer, of a non ionic surfactant having the following structure: CH3(CH2)nO(C3H6O)p(CH2CH2O)mH   (I) wherein: n is in the range 8-20, preferably 12-15; m is in the range 5-20, preferably 7-12; p is in the range 1-8, preferably it is 1 or 2.

Abstract: A rubber composition is disclosed wherein the rubber composition contains at least (a) a rubber component; (b) a silica filler; (c) a coupling agent; (d) a cure-enhancing amount of at least one polyalkylene oxide; and (e) at least one high molecular weight thiuram disulfide. The compositions may also include suitable amounts of other ingredients such as carbon black, antiozonants, antioxidants, etc.

Abstract: In the preparation of aqueous cement compositions containing a plasticizer, such as an EO/PO polymer-containing plasticizer, or EO/PO comb polymer-containing plasticizer, and further containing clay, such as a smectite clay, which expands when in contact with water, the step of providing an agent operative to modify the clay whereby the plasticizer absorbing capability of the clay is reduced. In exemplary methods of the invention, the plasticizer is an EO/PO (e.g., oxyalkylene) plasticizer and preferably an EO/PO comb polymer, and the clay-activity-modifying agent may comprise an inorganic cation, an organic cation, a polar organic molecule capable of being absorbed by the clay, a clay dispersant (such as a polyphosphate), or a mixture thereof. For clay-activity-modifying agents which comprise a cation or a polar organic molecule, the agent is preferably added to the clay before water is introduced to the clay.

Abstract: An aerosol solvent weld cement composition for joining ends of plastic pipe. The composition contains at least one polymer capable of welding the plastic pipes to each other, at least one solvent for the polymer, and at least one propellant for the polymer/solvent solution. The composition is maintained under pressure greater than atmospheric pressure in an aerosol container. A female omnidirectional valve is disclosed for use in the aerosol container. This valve comprises a valve body having an omnidirectional attachment which contains a check valve container made up of a constricted lower end, a top surface, a lateral opening, and a check ball for opening and closing passageways. This valve allows the solvent weld cement composition to be applied to pipes from any angle.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane composition which comprises: a) organopolysiloxane I of the general formula: A(Si(R1)2O)a(SiR1O)bSi(R1)2A R2(NH2CH2CH2)cNHR3; b) organopolysiloxane II of the general formula: (AB)nA  where A is a polysiloxane unit of the general formula: (X(CaH2aO)bR2(Si(R1)2OcR2(OCaH2a)bX)  and B is a polyalkyleneoxide unit of the general formula (YO(CaH2aO)dY); c) organopolysiloxane III of the general formula: A(Si(R1)2O)x(Si(R1)(E)O)y(Si(R1)(G)O)zSi(R1)2A  G is —(R2)bO(C2H4O)c(C3H6O)dR3 group; and d) organopolysiloxane IV of the general formula: A(Si(R1)2O)x(Si(R1)(G)ySi(R1)2A  where G is —(R2)bO(C2H4O)c(C3H6O)dR3 group.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a production process for an aqueous coating composition including a resin emulsion, which has excellent storage stability, and besides, excellent sagging performance, adhesion and water resistance. The production process for an aqueous coating composition comprises the steps of: beforehand mixing 20 to 50 parts by weight of an aqueous acrylic resin solution with 100 parts by weight of a resin emulsion, wherein the aqueous acrylic resin solution and the resin emulsion are in a state of not including an organic solvent; and adding an organic solvent to a mixed liquid obtained by mixing the resin emulsion and the aqueous acrylic resin solution.

Abstract: A rubber composition is disclosed wherein the rubber composition contains at least (a) a rubber component; (b) a silica filler; (c) a coupling agent; (d) a cure-enhancing amount of at least one polyalkylene oxide; and (e) at least one high molecular weight thiuram disulfide. The compositions may also include suitable amounts of other ingredients such as carbon black, antiozonants, antioxidants, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-electrostatic polycarbonate compositions which are provided with chlorine- and bromine-free flame resistance and are distinguished by good mechanical and thermal properties and problem-free processability in the injection moulding process, i.e. by a good melt flowability and a low tendency towards juicing. The present invention also relates to the use of the polycarbonate moulding compositions according to the invention for the production of shaped articles and mouldings of all types, and the shaped articles and mouldings themselves.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive compositions comprising (a) a synthetic polymer latex; and (b) an aqueous dispersion of thinned, derivatized starch are disclosed.

Abstract: A rubber composition is disclosed wherein the rubber composition contains at least (a) a rubber component; (b) a silica filler; (c) a coupling agent; (d) a cure-enhancing amount of at least one polyalkylene oxide; and (e) at least one high molecular weight thiuram disulfide. The compositions may also include suitable amounts of other ingredients such as carbon black, antiozonants, antioxidants, etc.

Abstract: Compounds of and compositions comprising specific salts of saturated [2.2.2] dicarboxylate in order to provide highly desirable properties within thermoplastic (e.g., polyolefin) articles are provided. The inventive salts and derivatives thereof are useful as nucleating and/or clarifying agents for such thermoplastics, are easy to produce and handle, and relatively inexpensive to manufacture. Such compounds induce high peak crystallization and improved stiffness within thermoplastics. Also, thermoplastic compositions comprising such novel nucleating agents exhibit improved heat distortion properties and clarity levels in comparison with the closest unsaturated salt nucleating agents. Thermoplastic additive compositions and methods of producing thermoplastics with such compounds are also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: A composite material highly suitable for use in over-current protection devices comprising a semi-crystalline polymer which has in its matrix finely dispersed carbon black material that has been chemically reacted with a grafting agent, and has the grafting agent covalently attached to the carbon black. The grafting agent includes a lipophilic portion or moiety that renders the carbon black linked to the grafting agent highly compatible with the polymer matrix. The auto thermal height (ATH) of the composite materials is significantly enhanced and a slight positive temperature coefficient is still observed with rising temperature after the transition temperature of the composite material has been reached.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coloring resin composition comprising a dispersing agent, a pigment and a thermoplastic resin, in which the dispersing agent is expressed by the following Formula 1 and the thermoplastic resin is metallocene polyolefin: CnH2n+1(OCH2CH2)mOH  Formula 1 wherein n is an integer of 26 to 50, and m is an integer of 4 to 100. The composition is useful in coloring molded articles of thermoplastic resin. Colored resin molded articles using the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A water-soluble resin composition comprising (1) a water-soluble resin, (2) a water-soluble crosslinking agent, (3) at least one of surface active agents selected from acetylene alcohols, acetylene glycols, polyethoxylates of acetylene alcohols and polyethoxylates of acetylene glycols, and (4) a solvent consisting of water or a mixture of water and a water-soluble solvent. This water-soluble resin composition is applied onto a resist pattern, then heated to crosslink by an acid supplied from the resist, followed by development to remove the non-crosslinked water-soluble resin coating layer. This water-soluble resin composition is excellent in coating characteristics on steps of resist patterns and in dimensional regulation upon fining of patterns so that resist patterns such as trench patterns and hole patterns can effectively be fined.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion is composed of a pigment, a polymer and a solvent. The polymer has, on side chains thereof, carboxyl groups derived from a dibasic acid. The pigment dispersion is useful for writing instruments and printers.

Abstract: The invention provides antistatic, thermoplastic moulding compositions with improved properties based on optionally rubber-modified polymers of vinyl aromatics, e.g. styrene and/or &agr;-methyl styrene and acrylonitrile and/or acrylates, which contain a special acid-reacting polyether as the antistatic agent.

Abstract: Among other things, a silicone composition curing by condensation at room temperature is prepared from a base dough containing filler and polyorganosiloxane having hydroxy groups, as well as from an activator component containing crosslinker and a catalyst of an organometallic compound, which is characterized in that the activator component additionally contains a polyether having at most one alkoxysilyl group and/or a polyaddition product based on polyether and having at most one alkoxysilyl group.

Abstract: Compounds of and compositions comprising specific salts of saturated [2.2.2] dicarboxylate in order to provide highly desirable properties within thermoplastic (e.g., polyolefin) articles are provided. The inventive salts and derivatives thereof are useful as nucleating and/or clarifying agents for such thermoplastics, are easy to produce and handle, and relatively inexpensive to manufacture. Such compounds induce high peak crystallization and improved stiffness within thermoplastics. Also, thermoplastic compositions comprising such novel nucleating agents exhibit improved heat distortion properties and clarity levels in comparison with the closest unsaturated salt nucleating agents. Thermoplastic additive compositions and methods of producing thermoplastics with such compounds are also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: A composition comprising from 30 to 65 wt % of fine particles of PTFE, and, based on PTFE, from 2 to 12 wt % of C10H21CH(CH3)CH2O(C2H4O)9C3H6OH and at least 0.01 wt % and less than 1 wt % of a polyethylene oxide having an average molecular weight of from 100,000 to 2,000,000.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of release agents commonly in uses in preventing asphalt and other sticky compounds such as rubbers from sticking to the transporting vehicles such as dump truck beds and processing tools, and equipment, and more particularly to a novel biodegradable release agent applied to metal surfaces prior to use for promoting free release of sticky hot-mix asphalt materials from the metal tools and equipment used in road construction applications.

Abstract: The water base adhesion promotor for polypropylene comprises: a grafted polypropylene chloride, which includes a polypropylene chloride moiety and a maleic anhydride moiety as bonded thereto, and which has a chlorine content of 15˜25 weight % and a maleic anhydride moiety content of 1˜5 weight %; an amine-neutralized water-soluble resin; a wettability-improving agent; and water; and is characterized by having: a combination ratio of 25˜90 weight % as of the grafted polypropylene chloride to the total of the grafted polypropylene chloride and the amine-neutralized water-soluble resin; a combination ratio of 2.5˜6.0 weight % as of the wettability-improving agent to the entirety of the promotor; and a solid content of 2˜10 weight % of the entirety of the promotor.

Abstract: A stable, non-aqueous gum slurry which can be readily pumped or metered into a given formulation without swelling the gum or causing an excessive increase in viscosity, comprising a gum, a low molecular weight liquid polyethylene glycol as a non-solvent, and dissolved therein, a high molecular weight, solid polyethylene glycol as viscosifier.

Abstract: The coating quality of an adhesive layer applied in direct contact on a polyester film is improved by using an alkyl (poly)glycoside as surfactant. A polyester film carrying such layer is suitable as support for a photosensitive material.

Abstract: The invention provides modeling lightweight dough comprising synthetic resin hollow microspheres having a particle diameter of 20 to 120 &mgr;m, polyvinyl alcohol, vinyl acetate resin, and water. The dough of the present invention is excellent in lightweight, formability, shape preservation of the modeled shape, and bending deformation resistance of the modeled product obtained by modeling and drying. The modeled product is long lasting.

Abstract: A bloom inhibitor which comprises (A) an alkylene oxide adduct of a saponified ethylene-saturated carboxylic acid vinyl ester copolymer, and (B) a polyether compound; a rubber composition comprising a rubber and the bloom inhibitor; and a vulcanized rubber in which blooming is prevented obtained by vulcanizing the rubber composition are provided.

Abstract: A water-sensitive hot melt adhesive composition based on sulfonated branched copolyester polymers for use with articles such as paper products, disposable nonwoven products, tapes, labels and packaging materials. The adhesive composition includes about 10% to about 90%, by weight, of a sulfonated polyester copolymer or a blend of one or more sulfonated polyester polymers; about 0% to about 80%, by weight, of a tackifying resin; about 0% to about 40%, by weight, of a compatible plasticizer; about 5% to about 50% by weight of a polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight greater than 2000 and a melting point greater than 50° C; and about 0% to about 3% by weight of one or more antioxidant. The adhesive maintains the article in an assembled condition by providing adequate adhesive bond strength during normal use, but dissolves in the presence of water thereby permitting the article to be recycled or otherwise disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved bone sealants for staunching local haemorrhages on bones, which are characterized in that the bone sealant consists of a polyester oligomer synthesized from polyol, lactide and glycolide, and water-soulble polymers.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion-type release coating composition comprising (i) a product produced by reaction of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer represented by the formula (1): wherein the sum of n, m and m′ is an integer of 300-3,000, ratio of n/(n+m+m′) is 0.1-0.9, and ratio of m/(m+m′) is 0.9-1.0, with a C8-30 alkyl isocyanate, and (ii) a surface active agent which is a combination of a nonionic surface active agent having a hydrophilic-lyophilic balance (HLB) of not larger than 12, with an ionic surface active agent. The release coating composition is used as a release agent for a pressure sensitive adhesive tape or contact sheet.

Abstract: An ink for ink-jet recording is provided which contains a coloring material and an aqueous liquid medium for solving or dispersing the coloring material, the liquid medium having a lower critical consolute temperature (Tc) to cause phase separation at a temperature in the range of from 40 to 100° C. Ink-jet recording method and an ink-jet recording apparatus employing the above ink are also provided.

Abstract: Rubber compositions comprising an acrylate or methacrylate salt, an elastomer curable with a peroxide initiator and a plasticizer having one or more epoxide groups per molecule display lower compound Mooney viscosity, higher MH/modulus, increased hardness and improved odour.

Abstract: Provided is a toy that includes at least one insert suspended in a transparent play material matrix, especially a play gel. Also disclosed is a play material composition that includes water, polyvinyl alcohol, a surfactant, and a salt. The present invention further provides a play kit that includes a portion of a play material according to the invention and a container for the play material, especially including one or more inserts or sets of inserts.

Abstract: The water base adhesion promotor for polypropylene comprises:

Abstract: A polyoxyalkylene compound and an inorganic salt are used to reduce the tendency of halogen-containing polymers to build up electrostatic charge and at the same time to achieve good stability.

Abstract: This invention relates to a solvent based adhesive composition including a major amount of a solvent system and a minor amount of an adhesive polymer system. The solvent system preferably includes a terpene and an aldehyde, ketone, or an aromatic solvent. The adhesive polymer system preferably includes one or a blend of polymers that dissolve, at least in part, in the solvent solution. The components of the solvent adhesive are compatible in that they do not separate upon standing. The solvent based adhesive composition provides good adhesion between polymer articles such as, for example, polyolefin and acrylic films, as well as good adhesion between polymeric articles and wood or metal substrates.

Abstract: Colorant concentrates made from free-flowing polyoxymethylene copolymer as carrier, 15-80% by weight of colorant, 2-15% by weight of nitrogen-containing stabilizer and 0-15% by weight of dispersion aid for coloring pellets or molding compositions made from polyoxymethylene (POM) and for producing colored injection moldings or colored POM extrudates. The products produced with this colorant preparation are particularly stable during processing and have very low formaldehyde emissions.

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

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers including a polyvinyl chloride and a nitrile rubber additive are disclosed. The nitrile rubber additive can be crosslinked and/or essentially free of plasticizer. The thermoplastic elastomers can include additional materials, such a copolyester and/or a plasticizer. The thermoplastic elastomers can be soft, elastomeric and/or oil resistant. The thermoplastic elastomers can have good low temperature properties. The thermoplastic elastomers can have good flame retardant, smoke suppressant and/or char forming properties.

Abstract: A biodegradable nonwoven material having improved fluid management properties. The nonwoven material may be produced using thermoplastic compositions which comprise an unreacted mixture of a poly(lactic acid) polymer; a polybutylene succinate polymer or a polybutylene succinate adipate polymer, or a mixture of such polymers; and a wetting agent. The thermoplastic composition exhibits substantial biodegradable properties yet is easily processed. The biodegradable nonwoven materials may be used in a disposable absorbent product intended for the absorption of fluids such as body fluids.

Abstract: The water base adhesion promotor for polypropylene comprises: a grafted polypropylene chloride, which includes a polypropylene chloride moiety and a maleic an-hydride moiety as bonded thereto, and which has a chlorine content of 15˜25 weight % and a maleic anhydride moiety content of 1˜5 weight %; an amine-neutralized water-soluble resin; a wettability-improving agent; and water; and is characterized by having: a combination ratio of 25˜90 weight % as of the grafted polypropylene chloride to the total of the grafted polypropylene chloride and the amine-neutralized water-soluble resin; a combination ratio of 2.5˜6.0 weight % as of the wettability-improving agent to the entirety of the promotor; and a solid content of 2˜10 weight % of the entirety of the promotor.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersion of a vinylidene fluoride (VdF) polymer which comprises a VdF polymer having a particle size of not more than 200 nm and contains 30 to 50% by weight of solids and not more than 1% by weight of a fluorine-containing surfactant on the basis of water. This aqueous dispersion is prepared by emulsion-polymerizing VdF monomer or a monomer mixture containing VdF under coexistence of not more than 1% by weight of the fluorine-containing surfactant and 0.001 to 0.1% by weight of a nonionic non-fluorine-containing surfactant on the basis of water, and is suitably used for paints.

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 suitable for slush molding comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (A) having a number average molecular weight of 10,000 to 50,000 and a heat softening initiation temperature of 120 to 200° C., a plasticizer (B), a compound (C) containing a radical polymerizable unsaturated group, and optionally an additive. The composition provides a molded article excellent in durability such as thermal/light aging resistance, soft touch at low temperature, and appearance.

Abstract: The invention relates to blends of a polyethylene oxide (PEO) resin and a latex emulsion. The blends are formed by mixing or coating a PEO powder resin with a latex emulsion and melt blending the powder. The blends have improved processibility and toughness which are beneficial in the manufacture of PEO-based films and fibers. The films composed of the PEO/latex blend have improved toughness, breathability, and tear resistance and are useful for the manufacture of disposable, flushable medical and personal care products, such as diapers, tampons, feminine napkins, and bladder control pads.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition that comprises a unreacted mixture of an aliphatic polyester polymer selected from the group consisting of a polybutylene succinate polymer, a polybutylene succinate-co-adipate polymer, a polycaprolactone polymer, a mixture of such polymers, or a copolymer of such polymers; a multicarboxylic acid; and a wetting agent. The thermoplastic composition is capable of being extruded into fibers that may be formed into nonwoven structures that may be used in a disposable absorbent product intended for the absorption of fluids such as body fluids.

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: A silicone composition curing at room temperature by condensation, which is suitable especially as a dental molding composition. The silicone composition consists of the a) base paste containing a filler and polyorganosiloxane having hydroxy groups, b) and the activator component containing in addition to crosslinking agent and catalyst also a polyaddition product with alkoxysilyl groups in the molecule. The base paste and activator component can be mixed uniformly together and can be offered with special advantage in double cartridges.