Abstract: A surface marker resin formulation is provided that includes a linear aromatic polyester or a co-polymer thereof. The resin is dissolved or dispersed in a solvent exclusive of naphtha. An inorganic particulate having an average maximal linear extent of between 10 and 130 microns present from 22 to 41 total weight percent. A process of marking a surface includes two articles being brought into a pre-selected alignment to define a surface. A continuous bead is applied to the surface. The solvent evaporates to a state of dry-to-touch in a time of between less than 60 seconds to mark the surface. The formulation is readily applied from a pen to achieve a controlled bead width. The drying of the formulation by solvent evaporation yields full hardness in 24 hours under standard temperature and pressure as measured at 0% humidity.

Abstract: A thermosetting and/or radiation curable powder with a binder prepared from a polyester (PE) obtained from a polyol with lower amounts of neopentyl glycol (NPG). The powder forms smooth defect free coats and is resistant to contamination from conventional NPU-rich PE.

Abstract: Described are solventborne pigment pastes comprising lamellar effect pigments. Also described is the use of the solventborne pigment pastes comprising lamellar effect pigments for producing solventborne effect coating materials. Further described is a process for producing solventborne effect coating materials.

Abstract: Described is a high solids coating composition having exceptional rheological properties and appearances comprising (a) a thermosetting binder, (b) from about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % based on binder solids of solid polyurea particles prepared by the reaction of a mixture of a polyisocyanate and an amino reactant comprising a primary or secondary monoamine that optionally has a hydroxyl or ether group or both, and (c) from about 5 to about 20 wt. % based on binder solids of a cellulose mixed ester having a number average molecular weight of from about 1000 to about 5600, a polydispersity of from about 1.2 to about 3.5, and a total degree of substitution per anhydroglucose unit of from about 3.08 to about 3.5.

Abstract: Provide is a cellulose acylate film, of which the environmental humidity-dependent retardation change is small and which, when stuck to a polarizer and used in high-temperature and high-humidity environments, is effective for preventing the polarizing element from being deteriorated. A cellulose acylate film, which contains a hydrogen-bonding compound satisfying the following requirements (A) to (C), and at least one hydrophobizing agent selected from a polyalcohol ester-base hydrophobizing agent, a polycondensate ester-base hydrophobizing agent and a carbohydrate derivative-base hydrophobizing agent: (A) the compound has both a hydrogen-bonding donor part and a hydrogen-bonding acceptor part in one molecule, (B) the value computed by dividing the molecular weight of the compound by the total number of the hydrogen-bonding donor number and the hydrogen-bonding acceptor number in the compound is from 30 to 65, and (C) the total number of the aromatic ring structures in the compound is from 1 to 3.

Abstract: The present application is directed to articles useful as graphic films. Specifically, the present application is directed to a multilayer film, at least one layer of the multilayer film comprising a polymer blend comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane and a cellulose ester. In some embodiments, a second layer of the multilayer film comprises thermoplastic polyurethane and the cellulose ester. In some embodiments, a second layer of the multilayer film comprises a material different from the polymer blend.

Abstract: Included are polymer compositions including a polymer and about 0.1% to 25% by weight of a cellulose additive. The polymer composition is in the form of a film and the cellulose additive may be a cellulose ester such as cellulose acetate butyrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to acetates of the tetrapeptides AQGV (SEQ ID NO:2) and LQGV (SEQ ID NO:3), pharmaceutical compositions comprising the acetates of the tetrapeptides, and methods of treating using the acetates of the tetrapeptides or pharmaceutical compositions to treat acute inflammatory conditions including sepsis.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a flame retardant resin composition including magnesium hydroxide particles and a cellulose resin and having excellent flame retardance, mechanical characteristics, and moldability. The flame retardant resin composition includes a thermoplastic resin including a cellulose resin and a flame retardant. The flame retardant includes, at 40% by weight to 60% by weight of the total flame retardant, a first type of magnesium hydroxide particles with a particle diameter of 10 nm to 50 nm, having a particulate surface modified by an epoxy silane coupling agent, and, at 60% by weight to 40% by weight of the total flame retardant, a second type of magnesium hydroxide particles with a particle diameter of 100 nm to 1,000 nm, having a particulate surface modified by an amino silane coupling agent.

Abstract: Films made from a thermoplastic cellulose and microbially-derived, renewable and biodegradable aliphatic polyester such as polyhydroxyalkanoates are disclosed. The films, made from two relatively brittle materials exhibit more ductility and strength than the materials from which the film is made. The film may be incorporated into absorbent personal care product including but not limited to training pants, diaper, bandages, and bed pads.

Abstract: A flame retardant resin composition contains: a thermoplastic resin containing a cellulosic resin; and a flame retardant, wherein the flame retardant is composed of: first metal hydroxide particles having a particle size of 100 nm to 1000 nm and having particle surfaces modified with an epoxy silane coupling agent, at 40% by weight to 60% by weight of the whole flame retardant; and second metal hydroxide particles having a particle size of 10 nm to 50 nm and having particle surfaces modified with an amino silane coupling agent, at 60% by weight to 40% by weight of the whole flame retardant. This flame retardant resin composition containing a cellulosic resin is provided with excellent flame retardancy, mechanical properties, and moldability.

Abstract: A refinish coating composition is provided comprising: a) at least one refinish coating resin; b) at least one solvent; c) at least one pigment; d) optionally, at least one crosslinking agent; e) at least one cellulose mixed ester having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) greater than 10,000 and f) at least one low molecular weight cellulose mixed ester. In addition, processes for coating the refinish coating composition on a substrate are also provided.

Abstract: Provided are filled polyimides that can be used in films and articles comprising the films. The films are useful in coverlay applications and have advantageous optical properties. Also provided are blends of cellulosic polymer and polyimide precursor which can be used to obtain the filled polyimides.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to filled polyimides that can be used in films and articles comprising the films. The films are useful in coverlay applications and have advantageous optical properties. The present disclosure also relates to blends of polyimide precursor, polyacrylonitrile, and cellulosic polymer which can be used to obtain the filled polyimides.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to filled polyimides that can be used in films and articles comprising the films. The films are useful in coverlay applications and have advantageous optical properties. The present disclosure also relates to blends of cellulosic polymer and polyimide precursor which can be used to obtain the filled polyimides.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to filled polyimides that can be used in films and articles comprising the films. The films are useful in coverlay applications and have advantageous optical properties. The present disclosure also relates to blends of cellulosic polymer and polyimide precursor which can be used to obtain the filled polyimides.

Abstract: A basecoat composition is provided comprising: a) at least one film-forming polymer selected from the group consisting of acrylic polyols and polyester polyols; b) at least one rheological modifier; c) at least one solvent; d) at least one pigment; e) optionally, at least one microgel; f) optionally, at least one crosslinking agent; and g) at least one cellulose mixed ester. A wet-on-wet-on wet process is also provided. The process for coating a substrate comprises: a) applying a primer to said substrate to produce a primed substrate; b) applying a basecoat composition to said primed substrate while said primer is wet to produce a basecoated substrate; and c) applying a clearcoat composition to said basecoated substrate while said basecoat composition is wet and optionally said primer is wet to produce a coated substrate. Coated articles are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aluminium flakes having a thickness between 7 and 9 nm, coating compositions containing them and the use of the coating compositions for forming (security) products. When the compositions of the present invention are used in coating a hologram the obtained products show an extremely bright OVD image and extremely strong rainbow effect, high purity and contrast.

Abstract: Cellulose mixed esters are disclosed having low molecular weights and low degrees of polymerization. These new cellulose mixed esters include cellulose acetate propionate and cellulose acetate butyrate. The esters exhibit solubility in a wide range of organic solvents with minimal viscosity increase, are compatible with a wide variety of resins, and are useful in coatings and inks compositions as binder resins and rheology modifiers.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a flame retardant resin composition including magnesium hydroxide particles and a cellulose resin and having excellent flame retardance, mechanical characteristics, and moldability. The flame retardant resin composition includes a thermoplastic resin including a cellulose resin and a flame retardant. The flame retardant includes, at 40% by weight to 60% by weight of the total flame retardant, a first type of magnesium hydroxide particles with a particle diameter of 10 nm to 50 nm, having a particulate surface modified by an epoxy silane coupling agent, and, at 60% by weight to 40% by weight of the total flame retardant, a second type of magnesium hydroxide particles with a particle diameter of 100 nm to 1,000 nm, having a particulate surface modified by an amino silane coupling agent.

Abstract: Cellulose mixed esters are disclosed having low molecular weights and low degrees of polymerization. These new cellulose mixed esters include cellulose acetate propionate and cellulose acetate butyrate. The esters exhibit solubility in a wide range of organic solvents with minimal viscosity increase, are compatible with a wide variety of resins, and are useful in coatings and inks compositions as binder resins and rheology modifiers.

Abstract: An image destruct material comprises a release layer positioned between an image receiving layer and a base layer. The adhesion between the release layer and the base layer is greater than adhesion between the release layer and the image receiving layer. The release layer material can be used in secure documents that have an image receiving layer. After information is printed on the image receiving layer, an overlaminate is applied over it. Removal of the overlaminate destroys the printed image on the receiving layer because of the relative adhesive properties of the image receiving layer, overlaminate and release layer.

Abstract: Carboxyalkylcellulose esters are disclosed having relatively low degrees of polymerization. These new carboxyalkylcellulose esters include carboxymethylcellulose acetate, carboxymethylcellulose acetate propionate, and carboxymethylcellulose acetate butyrate. The inventive esters exhibit solubility in a range of organic solvents, and are useful in coatings and ink compositions as binder resins and rheology modifiers.

Abstract: Anti-tack additives for elastic fibers and methods of preparing the same are included. The elastic fibers include a substituted cellulose additive.

Abstract: Cellulose mixed esters are disclosed having low molecular weights and low degrees of polymerization. These new cellulose mixed esters include cellulose acetate propionate and cellulose acetate butyrate. The esters exhibit solubility in a wide range of organic solvents with minimal viscosity increase, are compatible with a wide variety of resins, and are useful in coatings and inks compositions as binder resins and rheology modifiers.

Abstract: The invention has for its primary object to provide a solid composition having excellent wet-surface writing properties and high safety. The object is accomplished by the provision of a solid composition characterized by its comprising a colorant, a gelation agent, a resin component and at least two kinds of solvents, each of the resins having the following attribute a) or b): a) the solvent has an HLB value (X) of X?6.5 or b) the solvent has an HLB value (X) and a solubility parameter value (Y) satisfying the relation of Y?18?X (on condition that 6.5<X, 0<Y).

Abstract: Phosphorylated protein (i.e., phosphoprotein) affinity resins and methods for making and using the same are provided. The subject resins include a substrate bonded to aspartate-based tetradentate ligand/metal ion complexes, where the tetradentate ligand/metal ion complexes have high specificity for phosphorylated amino acids. The subject resins find use in a variety of different applications, including phosphoprotein enrichment applications. Also provided are kits and systems that include the subject resins.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of making carbohydrate and polyol esters suitable for use as plasticizers for polymer compositions. The invention also relates to plasticized polymer compositions comprising such carbohydrate and polyol esters. The invention also relates to articles prepared from such plasticized polymer compositions. The invention further relates to methods of using these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a solvent based coating composition comprising A) at least one toner base comprising an acrylic polyol, a cellulose resin, a polyester polyol, and a pigment, B) at least one connector base comprising at least one resin compatible with the resins mentioned in toner base A), and C) at least one reducer base free of resins and pigments. It has been found that the coating composition of the present invention does not have drawbacks such as insufficient hiding, a high sensitivity for cloudiness, and a loss of brightness or color. Such drawbacks are often found in base coat compositions. Furthermore, the coating composition of the present invention provides a very flexible application window. Due to a selection of resins, additives, and/or fillers to be used in the connector base (B), the use and properties of the coating composition of the present invention can be modified.

Abstract: A protective film of a polarizing plate comprising a cellulose ester film, wherein a variation in a weight of the cellulose ester film is 0 to 2% under a keeping condition of 80±5° C. and 90±10% RH for 48 hours.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to biodegradable compositions containing starch, especially in combination with a polymer containing pendant carboxylic acid groups, a polyolefin homopolymer or copolymer, water, an oil component, and other optional components, including (co)polymers, additives, and/or fillers. These biodegradable compositions may preferably be used in footwear articles and smoking-related filters.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of making carbohydrate and polyol esters suitable for use as plasticizers for polymer compositions. The invention also relates to plasticized polymer compositions comprising such carbohydrate and polyol esters. The invention also relates to articles prepared from such plasticized polymer compositions. The invention further relates to methods of using these compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides a biodegradable polymer composition comprising a biodegradable polymer and a phenol-containing compound mixed with the polymer. The phenol-containing compound is present in the biodegradable polymer at an amount sufficient to slow the degradation rate of the biodegradable polymer. The invention also pertains to a method for slowing the degradation rate of a biodegradable polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paste, which can undergo screen printing, for producing a porous polymer membrane. Said paste contains at least one polymer, one or more solvents for the polymer having a boiling point of >100° C., one or more non-solvents for the polymers (pore-forming agents) having a higher boiling point than that of the solvent(s), and contains a hydrophilic viscosity modifier.

Abstract: A plastic material made from a polymer blend, is characterized in that said material contains at least one lignin-based natural polymer, in particular based on alkali lignin produced during the extraction of cellulose, and at least one other synthetic and/or natural polymer which increases the impact resistance, proteins excluded. The inventive plastic material has excellent characteristics. It is biodegradable due to the natural polymer content and has, to a considerable extent, an ecologically neutral CO2 balance. The polymer blend can be used advantageously in place of wood or wood materials.

Abstract: Biodegradable thermoplastic compositions comprising a starch component, a cellulose ester or ether, a plasticizer for the starchy phase and of the cellulose and derivatives, and a compatibilizer agent selected from polymers compatible with the cellulose and or starchy component, grafted with aliphatic or polyhydroxilated chains; copolymers obtained from hydroxy acids and/or diamines with 2-24C and aliphatic or aromatic diisocyanates; copolymers obtained from aliphatic polyesters, polyureas and polyalkylene glycols and aliphatic or aromatic diisocyanates; copolymers obtained from polymers compatible with cellulose ester or ethers and/or the starchy component by grafting starch soluble polyols; polymer capable of complexing starch; starch compatible polyols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles having a printed surface as well as flexible coating and film compositions that are printable in combination with exhibiting stain resistance. The composition comprises a hard component having an elongation of less than about 150%, a soft component having an elongation of greater than about 200%, and a cross-linking agent. The hard component preferably comprises a hydroxy functional thermoplastic polyurethane, hydroxy functional acrylic polymer, polymeric polyol or mixture thereof. The soft component preferably comprises a hydroxy functional thermoplastic urethane, polymeric polyol, or mixture thereof; whereas the cross-linking agent is preferably an isocyanate.

Abstract: A pattern transferring film having a print pattern provided on an upper surface thereof is floated on a liquid surface within a transferring bath and an objective body to which a pattern is to be transferred is immersed into a liquid within the transferring bath together with the pattern transferring film under a liquid pressure so as to transfer the print pattern onto the objective body. A liquid pressure pattern-transferring printing ink comprises a resin ingredient having an alkyd resin as a fundamental component, a plasticizer and a pigment. The resin ingredient is composed of a short-oil alkyd resin of 2 to 15 weight % having a cellulose acetate butyrate of 3 to 20 weight % added thereto. The plasticizer for the printing ink is used which has a content of 2 to 4 weight % when the ink is of black and having a content of 0.01 to 2 weight % when the ink is of color other than black.

Abstract: A polymeric composite material contains a biodegradable polymeric material that can be biologically decomposed in soil. More specifically, it contains bacterial cellulose including ribbon-shaped micro-fibrils that can be biologically decomposed by microbes in addition to the biodegradable polymeric material and shows improved physical properties including tensile strength. Such a polymeric composite material can be prepared by a method including causing predetermined microbes cultured in a liquid culture medium to produce bacterial cellulose, collecting and drying the produced bacterial cellulose into a powdery state and mixing the powdery bacterial cellulose and a biodegradable polymeric material to produce a composite material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a blend comprising (a) about 2% to about 98% by weight of at least one ester of cellulose comprising an alkanoyl chain having from about 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, and having at a D.S. of about 2.3 to about 3.0, and an inherent viscosity of about 0.2 to about 3.0 deciliters/gram as measured at a temperature of 25° C. for a 0.5 g sample in 100 ml of a 60/40 parts by weight solution of phenol/tetrachloroethane, and (b) about 98% to about 2% by weight of at least one ester of cellulose comprising an alkanoyl chain having from about 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, and having a D.S. of about 1.5 to about 2.2, and an inherent viscosity of about 0.2 to about 3.0 deciliters/gram as measured at a temperature of 25° C. for a 0.5 g sample in 100 ml of a 60/40 parts by weight solution of phenol/tetrachloroethane, said percentages being based on the weight of component (a) plus component (b).

Abstract: A polymeric composite material contains a biodegradable polymeric material that can be biologically decomposed in soil. More specifically, it contains bacterial cellulose including ribbon-shaped micro-fibrils that can be biologically decomposed by microbes in addition to the biodegradable polymeric material and shows improved physical properties including tensile strength. Such a polymeric composite material can be prepared by a method including steps of causing predetermined microbes cultured in a liquid culture medium to produce bacterial cellulose, collecting and drying the produced bacterial cellulose into a powdery state and mixing the powdery bacterial cellulose and a biodegradable polymeric material to produce a composite material.

Abstract: A puncture preventive sealant capable of reducing the content of cellulose fibers for suppressing the cost of the sealant while keeping a high sealing performance due to the cellulose fibers. A sealant, which is filled in a sealant chamber defined in a tube adjacently to an air chamber, contains synthetic fibers and cellulose fibers in a solvent. The content of the synthetic fibers is in a range of from 75 to 90 wt % and the content of the cellulose fiber is in a range of from 25 to 10 wt %. Since the sealant is filled in the sealant chamber having a capacity significantly smaller than that of the air chamber, the separation of the synthetic fibers due to a centrifugal force substantially exert no adverse effect on the characteristics of the sealant. Accordingly, the content of the cellulose fibers can be set at such a minimum value so as to block a large puncture hole. As a result, it is possible to reduce the cost by reducing the content of the cellulose fibers.

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: The invention pertains to mixtures or pastes comprising a cellulose ester, a binder resin, water, and optionally a plasticiser, an organic solvent, an emulsifier, and/or a thickener, wherein in that at least a portion of the binder resin is functionalized with an amino-functional acetal. The mixtures can be cured at ambient temperature. The mixtures or pastes can be used for, for example, varnishing wood, metal, synthetic material, paper, leather, glass, and plastic films, and in particular on surfaces where great value is placed on solventless coating compositions.

Abstract: A biologically degradable polymer mixture is proposed which consists essentially of starch and at least one hydrophobic polymer. The hydrophobic polymer is in this connection at least substantially biologically degradable and thermoplastically processable and the mixture with the starch comprising a polymer phase mediator or a macromolecular dispersing agent so that the starch is present in the mixture as disperse phase with the hydrophobic polymer as continuous phase, and the phase mediator or the dispersing agent is responsible for the molecular coupling of the two phases. As starch there is preferably used thermoplastic starch which has been prepared substantially with the exclusion of water by means of sorbitol or glycerol. The production of the biologically degradable polymer mixture is also carried out substantially with the exclusion of water.

Abstract: This invention provides cellulose ester fibers having an intermediate degree of substitution per anhydroglucose unit (DS/AGU) along with pigments which act as photooxidation catalyst. The fibers are useful as filler materials for tobacco products. The filter materials thus provided are easily dispersible and biodegradable and do not persist in the environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal transfer ink layer composition, wherein polyvinylacetal resin and cellulose derivatives are used in a mixture for the binder in the thermal transfer ink layer composition of the sublimation thermal transfer ink ribbon, or the another type of a binder is mixed into the mixture of polyvinylacetal resin and cellulose derivatives and so used therein. As a result, the adhesion between the thermal transfer ink layer and substrate film, and the gradation property of printed images are improved as compared to the case in which the respective binders are used individually. More particularly, the present invention relates to the thermal transfer ink layer composition of the sublimation thermal transfer ink ribbon, which can yield high quality images by means of the aforementioned improvements.

Abstract: A stable aqueous dispersion containing cellulose ester, the dispersion being polymeric microparticles comprised of cellulose ester and a polymer formed from at least two different vinyl monomers of which at least one vinyl monomer is polyethylenically unsaturated. The dispersion of microparticles is formed by a high stress technique prior to polymerization of the vinyl monomers in the presence of the cellulose ester. Typically the dispersion also contains surfactant. A method of making the stable, cellulose ester-containing aqueous dispersion by (a) mixing together a cellulose ester, at least two vinyl monomers of which at least one vinyl monomer is polyethylenically unsaturated, surfactant, and water to form an emulsion; (b) particulating the emulsified mixture of (a) into microparticles by a high stress technique; and (c) copolymerizing the vinyl monomers in the cellulose ester-containing particulated emulsion of (b) to form a crosslinked polymer within the microparticles of the dispersion.

Abstract: Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device are disclosed to comprise:(a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and(b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more reversibly-crosslinked-polymers.Recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20.degree. C.) to provide prints that possess high quality images, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature storage stability and flexibility, offset and pick resistance, adhesion, and other desired properties. Components other than those listed above may be included in the ink compositions to achieve specific printer, substrate, or end use requirements. Furthermore, the present invention also includes methods for the preparation of the above-described inks.

Abstract: Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device in which recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20.degree. C.) to provide prints that possess high quality images, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature storage stability and flexibility, offset and pick resistance, adhesion, and other desired properties are disclosed to comprise:(a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and(b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more reversibly-crosslinked-polymers. Components other than those listed above may be included in the ink compositions to achieve specific printer, substrate, or end use requirements. Also, the present invention also includes methods for the preparation of reversibly-crosslinked-polymers and for their use in the above-described inks. Furthermore, the disclosed phase change inks inhibit corrosion of metallic internal printer parts.