Abstract: An aqueous adhesive dispersion containing 25 to 70 wt % acrylate block copolymers and/or styrene block copolymers that have a molecular weight of more than 15,000 g/mol and at least two different glass transition temperatures, one glass temperature (Tg) being above 50° C., the other glass transition temperature below +10° C., as well as additionally further additives, the dispersion containing less than 0.5 wt % organic solvent.

Abstract: To provide a hydrophilic coating composition excellent in hydrophilicity, wear resistance, transparency, storage stability, antifogging properties, antifouling properties, visible light transmittivity, adhesion properties, chemical resistance, weather resistance, and water resistance and a hydrophilic member using the composition. The hydrophilic coating composition has (A) a ternary copolymer having a1) a repeating unit having a hydrophilic group, a2) a repeating unit having a hydroxyl group, an epoxy group, an isocyanato group, a blocked isocyanato group, a carboxylic acid anhydride group, or an amino group, and a3) a repeating unit having a hydrolyzable silyl group; and (B) a metal complex catalyst, wherein a content of the repeating unit a1) having a hydrophilic group is 50 mol % or greater.

Abstract: A mixture of a functionalized polyfluoropolyether and a benzoxazine resin in a weight ratio of from about 1/99 to about 99/1.

Abstract: Fibers formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and oils are disclosed, where the oil is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are nonwoven webs and articles formed from fibers of these compositions.

Abstract: A halogenated non-polymeric phenyl ether flame retardant is described having the general formula (I): wherein each X is independently Cl or Br, n is an integer of 1 or 2, and each p is independently an integer of 1 to 4, provided that, when each X is Cl, the total amount halogen in the ether is from about 50 to about 65 wt % and when each X is Br, the total amount halogen in the ether is from at least 70 wt % to about 79 wt % and wherein from about 30% to about 80%, for example from about 35% to about 75% of the halogenated ethers are fully halogenated the remainder being partially halogenated. The present flame retardant provides superior mechanical properties when incorporated into a polymer than similar flame retardants which contain a higher amount of fully halogenated species.

Abstract: A flame retardant blend comprises at least first and second halogenated non-polymeric phenyl ethers having the general formula (I): wherein each X is independently Cl or Br, each m is independently an integer of 1 to 5, each p is independently an integer of 1 to 4, n is an integer of 1 to 5 and wherein the values of n for the first and second ethers are different.

Abstract: A material composition is formed with a carrier component and an additive component. The additive component has one or more ceramic additives. The carrier component and the additive component are present in a ratio by volume in the range from approximately 1:9 to approximately 7:3, preferably in the range from approximately 1:4 to approximately 2:1. More particularly, they are present in a ratio of approximately 1:1. The material composition may be formed as a foil or as a liquid, viscous, paste or gel material. The material composition may be used, inter alia, as oxidation protection and as a sealing element.

Abstract: Interconnect structures are provided including at least one patterned dielectric layer located on a substrate, wherein said at least one patterned dielectric layer includes differently sized conductive features embedded therein. The differently sized conductive features are laterally adjacent to each other and are located at a same interconnect level.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition for blocking stains and a method of using the coating composition are described. The coating composition includes an aqueous dispersion of a co-polymer that is derived from an emulsion polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated non-ionic monomer, an ethylenically unsaturated monomer with a functional acid group having a pKa of 2 or greater or salt thereof, and an alkyl amide.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, systems and methods for demulsifying an emulsion including an aqueous phase and an organic phase by adding an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one quaternary organopolysiloxane or salt thereof to the emulsion, the composition optionally including at least one of quaternary epihalohydrin/polyamine copolymers or salts, and/or (poly)diallyldimethylammonium halides.

Abstract: The invention provides a material for forming a passivation film for a semiconductor substrate. The material includes a polymer compound having an anionic group or a cationic group.

Abstract: An immersion upper layer film composition includes a resin and a solvent. The resin forms a water-stable film during irradiation and is dissolved in a subsequent developer. The solvent contains a monovalent alcohol having 6 or less carbon atoms. The composition is to be applied to form a coat on a photoresist film in an immersion exposure process in which the photoresist film is irradiated through water provided between a lens and the photoresist film.

Abstract: A solvent borne polyurethane composition with a polymodal molecular weight distribution comprising: i) 10 to 90 wt % of at least a polyurethane A with a Mw in the range of from 4,000 up to 25,000 g/mol, ii) 90 to 10 wt % of at least a polyurethane B with a Mw in the range of from 25,000 to 100,000 g/mol and iii) a liquid medium.

Abstract: An ink for inkjet is provided for printing, comprising a self-dispersed pigment colorant and certain hydroxyl terminated polyurethanes derived from polyether diois which enhances fastness of the print towards highlighter and linger smudge without compromising jetting performance and storage stability of the ink.

Abstract: Disclosed are solvent borne thermosetting coating compositions that contain a curable polyester resin blended with an acrylic copolymer, a crosslinker, and a solvent. The polyester resin contains 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol and exhibits good dry time, compatibility with acrylic resins, sag resistance and hardness development in a coating composition. The coating compositions can be used to prepare clear coat or pigmented coatings for automotive OEM, auto refinish, and other applications.

Abstract: A method for purifying a polymer comprising providing a first mixture comprising at least one solvent and at least one polymeric material, diluting the first mixture with veratrole to produce a second mixture in which the polymeric material is substantially dissolved at a temperature less than 100° C., performing at least one step selected from (i) contacting the second mixture with an aqueous wash solution, and (ii) filtering the second mixture.

Abstract: What are described are a solution comprising a terpolymer formed from the monomers of components A, B and C, the total amount of which adds up to 100% by weight, a) 5 to 60% by weight of lactams as component A, b) 5 to 60% by weight of equimolar amounts of adipic acid and one or more aliphatic diamines as component B, c) 10 to 70% by weight of equimolar amounts of adipic acid and 4,4?-diaminodicyclohexylmethane (dicycan) as component C, in an aromatics-free solvent system comprising 50 to 100% by weight of C1-4-alkanol, 0 to 50% by weight of water and not more than 10% by weight of further aromatics-free solvents, where the total amount of the solvent system adds up to 100% by weight, and a terpolymer formed from the monomers of components A, B and C, the total amount of which adds up to 100% by weight, a) 15 to 40% by weight of lactams as component A, b) 20 to 45% by weight of equimolar amounts of adipic acid and one or more aliphatic diamines as component B, c) 25 to 60% by weight of equimolar amounts of ad

Abstract: A thermal ink jet ink composition includes one or more volatile organic solvents, one or more humectants, one or more binder resins, one or more dyes, and one or both of a surfactant and a plasticizer. The one or more volatile organic solvents are selected from C1-C4 alcohols, C3-C6 ketones, C4-C8 ethers, C3-C6 esters, and mixtures thereof. The one or more humectants are present in an amount not more than 30% by weight of the ink jet ink composition. The ink jet ink composition optionally includes water up to 10% by weight of the ink jet ink composition.

Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one polymer binder, graphene sheets, and graphite, wherein the ratio by weight of graphite to graphene sheets is from about 40:60 to about 98:2.

Abstract: A composite cured silicone powder comprising: (A) a cured silicone powder having an average particle size of 0.1 to 500 ?m, (B) an inorganic fine powder coated on the surface of said cured silicone powder and (C) a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol with a boiling point of at least 150° C. coating on the surface of component (A) and/or component (B). The composite cured silicone powder that has an excellent flowability, hydrophilicity, and dispersibility. And, this invention also relates to a production method of the composite, which is characterized by mixing components (A) to (C) under the condition of mechanical shearing.

Abstract: This invention provides a single phase silicone acrylate formulation that resists phase separation and includes (A) at least one of a silicone, an acrylate, and combinations thereof. The single phase silicone acrylate formulation also includes (B) a silicone acrylate hybrid compatibilizing agent including silicone functionality and (meth)acrylate functionality and that is the reaction product of a silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition, a (meth)acrylate, and an initiator. A method of minimizing phase separation of the single phase silicone acrylate formulation includes the step of combining (A) and (B) to form the single phase silicone acrylate formulation.

Abstract: Provided is a condensation reaction product solution which is particularly suitable for filling a trench formed on a substrate having a narrow width and a high aspect ratio. The condensation reaction product solution has a long pot life, superior trench-filling when used for trench-filling, and a low cure shrinkage, an excellent crack resistance and a HF resistance when cured and converted into silicon oxide.

Abstract: A method for purifying a polymer comprising providing a first mixture comprising at least one solvent and at least one polymeric material, diluting the first mixture with veratrole to produce a second mixture in which the polymeric material is substantially dissolved at a temperature less than 100° C., performing at least one step selected from (i) contacting the second mixture with an aqueous wash solution, and (ii) filtering the second mixture.

Abstract: An organosiloxane resin composition which greatly improves the weatherability, hot water resistance and durability against environmental variations and a high-temperature environment of a substrate, imparts excellent abrasion resistance and has high optical transparency and a laminate. The organosiloxane resin composition comprises (A) colloidal silica (component A), (B) a hydrolyzed and condensed product of an alkoxysilane (component B), (C) a hydrolyzed and condensed product of an alkoxysilane having high hydrophobic nature (component C) and (D) a metal oxide (component D).

Abstract: An inkjet-receptive article comprising a substrate having a coating thereon comprising a vinyl lactam polymer or copolymer and a polymer resin diluent coated from a solvent. A preferred vinyl lactam copolymer is polyvinylcaprolactam (PVCap)—vinyl acetate (VA). Also disclosed are solvent-based compositions for forming an inkjet-receptive coating on a substrate comprising: (i) a vinyl lactam polymer or copolymer; (ii) a solvent; (iii) optionally, a pigment; and (iv) polymer resin diluent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multicomponent composition that is substantially isocyanate-free and comprises a polycarbamate as a first component and a polyaldehyde or an acetal or hemiacetal thereof as a second component and further comprises an effective amount of a triggering agent such that the first and second components to cure at a temperature of from 0 C. to less than 80 C. to form a crosslinked polyurethane. The multicomponent composition forms an ambient temperature curable composition when all of its components are combined that has a pH of 7.0 or less. The present invention also provides processes crosslinked polyurethanes, and the crosslinked polyurethanes prepared by the processes.

Abstract: A temporary adhesive for which temporary adhesion is simple and subsequent detachment is also simple, meaning productivity can be improved. Also, a method of producing a thin wafer that uses the temporary adhesive. The temporary adhesive composition comprises: (A) an organopolysiloxane comprising: (I) 40 to 99 mol % of siloxane units represented by R1SiO3/2 (T units), (II) 0 to 49 mol % of siloxane units represented by R2R3SiO2/2 units (D units) and (III) 1 to 25 mol % of siloxane units represented by R4R5R6SiO1/2 units (M units) (wherein each of R1 to R6 represents an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms), and having a weight-average molecular weight exceeding 2,000, and (B) an organic solvent having a boiling point of not more than 220° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to watery resin dispersions, a process for their manufacture, and a product. To make available resin dispersions that do not pollute the environment during their processing, while simultaneously generating products that have a high glass transition temperature, it is suggested that the watery resin dispersion contain at least components (I), (II) and (III), whereby R1: unsubstituted single or polynuclear aromatic rest or with amino groups and/or cyano groups and/or nitrile groups and/or with saturated and/or unsaturated aliphatic C2 to C12 carbon chains substituted single or polynuclear aromatic rests R2, R3 and R4: hydrogen, alkyl residue group with up to 15 C atoms or aromatic rest whereby R2, R3 and R4 can be equal to or different from each other, (II) is a co-dispersion agent based on epoxide resins and/or novolak resins and (II) one surfactant.

Abstract: A method for purifying a polymer comprising providing a first mixture comprising at least one solvent and at least one polymeric material, diluting the first mixture with veratrole to produce a second mixture in which the polymeric material is substantially dissolved at a temperature less than 100° C., performing at least one step selected from (i) contacting the second mixture with an aqueous wash solution, and (ii) filtering the second mixture.

Abstract: An article comprises a weatherable surface exposed to precipitation or airborne debris; and a weather resistant coating disposed on the weatherable surface, wherein the coating comprises component A, a one- or two-part room temperature vulcanizable polyorganosiloxane composition; and component B, an ice release-enhancing proportion of at least one polyorganosiloxane comprising one or more silanol or alkoxy-silyl groups and comprising from about 10 weight percent to about 85 weight percent of at least one hydroxy-terminated or alkoxy-terminated polyoxyalkylenealkyl radical; and any reaction products thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a masking material that can be used to protect an underling surface (e.g., an automobile surface) during an overcoating (e.g., painting) operation. The masking material in one embodiment includes a thickener and a pH control agent and water. The masking material can be applied to a surface that is to be protected from paint overspray or other coating processes, allowed to dry, and the surface then coated (e.g., with paint). After drying of the paint, or other coating, the masking material can removed by water washing.

Abstract: A gel adhesive composition of the invention contains a crosslinked water-soluble polymer, water, a moisturizer, an amphipathic polymer, a water-insoluble polymer having adhesiveness, and an electrolytic salt and the composition contains the water-insoluble polymer in an amount of 3 to 20% by weight and the amphipathic polymer in an amount of 0.05 to 7.0% by weight with respect to the total amount of the composition except water.

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 thixotropy imparting composition. The composition comprises the reaction products of: one or more polyesters from one or more polyols having at least two hydroxyl moieties; and one or more polycarboxylic acids having at least two carboxylic acid moieties; and one or more basic compounds, wherein said polyesters have at least two active carboxylic acid moieties as end groups and at least a portion of said carboxylic acid moieties are in the carboxylate anion form. This composition may further comprise one or more diluents. The composition exists as a liquid. The composition may be used in a non-aqueous fluid system as a rheological additive in combination with one or more particulate materials, wherein said rheological additive imparts thixotropy to said system. A thixotropy imparting composition.

Abstract: To provide a hydrophilic coating composition excellent in hydrophilicity, wear resistance, transparency, storage stability, antifogging properties, antifouling properties, visible light transmittivity, adhesion properties, chemical resistance, weather resistance, and water resistance and a hydrophilic member using the composition. The hydrophilic coating composition has (A) a ternary copolymer having a1) a repeating unit having a hydrophilic group, a2) a repeating unit having a hydroxyl group, an epoxy group, an isocyanato group, a blocked isocyanato group, a carboxylic acid anhydride group, or an amino group, and a3) a repeating unit having a hydrolyzable silyl group; and (B) a metal complex catalyst, wherein a content of the repeating unit a1) having a hydrophilic group is 50 mol % or greater.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dilutable, non-aqueous concentrate and an aqueous dilution used for aqueous delivery of fluorinated oligomeric silanes to a substrate, a method of treating a substrate with the aqueous dilution composition to render it oil and water repellent, and articles having coatings made from the aqueous dilution.

Abstract: Composition containing, based in each case on its total weight, A) 50.0% by weight to 99.5% by weight of at least one (meth)acrylate (co)polymer and B) 0.5% by weight to 50.0% by weight of at least one copolymer obtainable by polymerisation of a monomer mixture comprising i. 70% by weight to 92% by weight of a vinylaromatic monomer and ii. 8% by weight to 30% by weight of acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile or mixtures thereof and iii. 0% by weight to 22% by weight of at least one further monomer, the composition having a haze according to ASTM D1003 of less than 2.0% at 23° C. and a haze according to ASTM D1003 of less than 4.0% at 40° C. and the composition containing at least one (meth)acrylate (co)polymer a) having a solution viscosity in chloroform at 25° C. (ISO 1628—part 6) of greater than 55 ml/g. The mouldings obtainable from the composition are distinguished in particular by improved stress cracking resistance and are suitable in particular for coverings, finishes or films.

Abstract: The present invention is a coating composition for coating materials, such as silica sand and other media, containing a water-based polyurethane dispersion, a colorant, and optional ingredients such as coalescing solvents and cross-linking agents, and a coated silica sand which is strong in color, lightfast, and resistant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating formulation for preparing a medical coating, which coating formulation comprises (a) at least one multifunctional polymerizable compound according to formula (I), wherein G is a residue of a polyfunctional compound having at least n functional groups, wherein each R1 and each R2 independently represents hydrogen or a group selected from substituted and unsubstituted hydrocarbons which optionally contain one or more heteroatoms, and wherein n is an integer having a value of at least 2; and (b) at least one initiator.

Abstract: Process for producing an organosiloxane polymer and novel organosiloxane polymer compositions. The process according to the invention comprises hydrolyzing tetraalkoxysilane monomers in a hydrolysis step; and polymerising said hydrolyzed monomers in a polymerization step by subjecting them to conditions conducive to polymerisation to form an organosiloxane polymer. The hydrolysis step is conducted in a reaction medium comprising an organic compound with hydroxy groups. The invention allows for the synthesis of siloxane polymer compositions suitable for thin-film applications using a high content of tetra- and trifunctional silixane polymer precursors.

Abstract: Sealant and potting formulations are provided which are prepared from components including ungelled mercapto-terminated polymer(s) prepared by reacting reactants comprising polyvinyl ether monomer(s) and polythiol material(s); curing agent(s) reactive with a mercapto group of the mercapto-terminated polymer; and additive(s) selected from the group consisting of fillers, adhesion promoters, plasticizers and catalysts.

Abstract: A film that contains a thermoplastic polyurethane and water-soluble polymer is provided. The film is both elastic and water-sensitive (e.g., water-soluble, water-dispersible, etc.) in that it loses its integrity over time in the presence of water. The dual attributes of elasticity and water-sensitivity may be achieved by reducing the tendency of the thermoplastic polyurethane and water-soluble polymer to form separate phases. Namely, phase separation may cause the elastomer to act as a barrier and limit the ability of the water-soluble polymer to contact water and thereby disperse. To minimize such phase separation, a variety of aspects of the film construction may be selectively controlled, such as the nature of the thermoplastic polyurethane and water-soluble polymer, the relative amount of each component, and so forth. For example, thermoplastic polyurethanes are polar in nature and thus may be generally compatible with water-soluble polymers (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol), which are also polar in nature.

Abstract: A process for improving the durability, dimensional stability and surface hardness of a wood body is described, in which an untreated wood body is impregnated with an aqueous solution of A) an impregnating agent from the group consisting of 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one modified with a C1-5-alcohol, a polyol or mixtures thereof, 1,3-dimethyl-4,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one, dimethylolurea, bis(methoxymethyl)urea, tetramethylolacetylenediurea, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)imidazolidin-2-one, methylolmethylurea or mixtures thereof and B) a catalyst from the group consisting of metal or ammonium salts, organic or inorganic acids and mixtures thereof, and wood and impregnating agent are then caused to react while maintaining humid conditions at elevated temperature.

Abstract: A process for fabricating an electronic device including: depositing a layer comprising a semiconductor; liquid depositing a dielectric composition comprising a lower-k dielectric material, a higher-k dielectric material, and a liquid, wherein the lower-k dielectric material and the higher-k dielectric material are not phase separated prior to the liquid depositing; and causing phase separation of the lower-k dielectric material and the higher-k dielectric material to form a phase-separated dielectric structure wherein the lower-k dielectric material is in a higher concentration than the higher-k dielectric material in a region of the dielectric structure closest to the layer comprising the semiconductor, wherein the depositing the layer comprising the semiconductor is prior to the liquid depositing the dielectric composition or subsequent to the causing phase separation.

Abstract: A membrane-electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cells which is excellent in water repellency and gas diffusivity and which exhibits a high output power density, can be obtained by using, as an electrolyte material for polymer electrolyte fuel cells, a fluoropolymer obtained by contacting a fluoropolymer which is excellent in gas diffusivity and which has alicyclic structures in its main chain and further has sulfonic acid groups, with fluorine gas for fluorination to increase water repellency and stabilize the molecule ends.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal ink that comprises metal nano particles that are capped by a capping material; and an organic solvent that has a solubility parameter for swelling the capping material. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for producing a metal wire, which comprises the steps of jetting the metal ink by using an ink-jet nozzle, drying the metal ink, and firing the metal ink.

Abstract: A process for the production of a wood body having increased surface hardness, in which an untreated wood body is impregnated with an aqueous solution of A) an impregnating agent consisting of a 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one modified with a C1-5-alcohol, a polyol or mixtures thereof, and B) a catalyst from the group consisting of ammonium or metal salts, organic or inorganic acids or mixtures thereof, dried and then hardened at elevated temperature is described.

Abstract: Described is a low-emission adhesive, whose polymers are dissolved in a mixture of acetone and ethanol. The adhesive is characterized by very low emissions of solvents, with otherwise equally good properties compared to standard solvent-synthetic resin based adhesives. In particular with respect to viscosity and spreadability, surface tension, depth of penetration, wettability, simplicity and speed of processing, as well as adhesion, gluing strength and adhesive spectrum, the adhesive of the invention is equal to other adhesives based on solvents and thus superior to dispersion-adhesives that are based on aqueous solutions. Due to its low solvent emissions and absence of chlorinated solvents, the present adhesive is suitable for applications for which only dispersion-adhesives that are based on aqueous dispersions were reserved until now. This is true in particular for applications in enclosed spaces. The adhesive is very suitable for gluing of wooden floors in internal construction work.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a granulate containing at least one polyvinyl acetal, wherein a composition containing a polyvinyl acetal is transformed into molten state and granulated in accordance with the desired grain size. The invention also relates to a granulate produced according to said method and to the utilization of the inventive granulate.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a tire tread, in which wet grip performance and dry grip performance can be improved without lowering the rolling resistance property, the rubber composition including 5 to 150 parts by weight of silica having 3 to 100 of an average aspect ratio L1/D between branched particles A-A containing branched particles A on the basis of 100 parts by weight of a rubber component containing a diene rubber, the branched particle A being a particle having contact with at least 3 other particles.