Abstract: A resin composition contains cellulose acylate (A), a polyester resin (B), at least one compound (C) selected from the group consisting of cardanol compounds and ester compounds having a molecular weight of about 250 or more and about 2000 less, and a water-absorbing compound (D).

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition containing: a cellulose acetate in which the weight average polymerization degree is 120-330 and the degree of substitution of an acetyl group is 2.10-2.60; a (meth)acrylic polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 1000-30000; and a plasticizer.

Abstract: A resin composition contains cellulose acetate (A) having a degree of substitution of about 2.1 or more and about 2.6 or less, a plasticizer (B), a polyhydroxyalkanoate (C), and an olefin-(meth)acrylate copolymer (D).

Abstract: A resin composition includes: a cellulose acetate having a weight-average molecular weight of 30,000 to 90,000 and a substitution degree of 2.1 to 2.6; and a polyhydroxyalkanoate.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to rubber compositions comprising a butyl rubber or a halogenated butyl rubber, at least one filler, and a whey protein component. The whey protein component is present in an amount sufficient to provide about 0.1 to about 10 phr whey protein in the rubber composition. The present disclosure is also directed to methods of preparing such rubber compositions and to a tire innerliner or innertube containing the rubber compositions disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to rubber compositions comprising a conjugated diene rubber, a reinforcing silica filler, and a whey protein component. The whey protein component is in an amount sufficient to provide about 0.1 to about 10 phr whey protein. The present disclosure is also directed to methods of preparing such rubber compositions and to tire components containing the rubber compositions disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing panels of the type which is at least composed of a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate, the top layer includes at least two material layers, amongst which a print, the method may involve applying the two material layers, such that the print is performed directly on the substrate and the print forms at least a portion of a printed decor. At least one of the two material layers may include a mixture having at least a thermally curing component and a radiation-curing component.

Abstract: A resin composition containing: (A) a cellulose ester, (B) a styrene-based resin, and (C) a titanium dioxide, and not containing a compatibilizer between the component (A) and the component (B), in which the content of the component (A) is within a range of 95 to 50% by mass, the content of the component (B) is within a range of 5 to 50% by mass, and the content of the component (C) relative to 100 parts by mass of the sum of the amount of component (A) and the amount of component (B) is within a range of 0.1 to 10 parts by mass.

Abstract: Provided by the invention is a compound containing an imido group that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of a polyimide molded article, in which the compound has an absorption peak derived from an imido group at wave number of 1375 cm?1, an absorption peak derived from an amide group at wave number of 1600 cm?1, and an absorption peak derived from a carboxyl group at wave number of 1413 cm?1 in the IR spectrum chart obtained by IR spectroscopic measurement.

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: A coating formed on a substrate is provided which coating comprises (a) an organic NIR-transparent pigment and/or an inorganic NIR-reflective pigment; (b) a dye having a transmittance of at least 75% in the range of from 700 to 2500 nm; and (c) optionally an effect pigment; wherein said coating exhibits a total solar reflectance (TSR) of (i) ?40%, if 60<L*<100, or (ii) ?30%, if 30<L*?60, or (iii) ?20%, if 0<L*?30, wherein L* is the lightness. The coating is suitable for an exterior-use coating like an industrial coating or a coating for vehicles, especially an automotive finish, having improved jetness.

Abstract: A method for producing an optical film of the present invention includes: (1) a step for obtaining a (meth)acrylic resin by copolymerizing methyl methacrylate and a copolymerizable monomer containing an acryloyl morpholine in the presence of a polymerization initiator and a chain transfer agent; and (2) a step for obtaining an optical film by melt extruding a resin composition that contains the thus-obtained (meth)acrylic resin and a cellulose ester resin at a (meth)acrylic resin:cellulose ester resin ratio of from 95:5 to 30:70. The (meth)acrylic resin obtained in step (1) is characterized in that: (a) the weight average molecular weight (Mw) thereof is from 2.0×104 to 5.0×105; (b) the total amount of the remaining methyl methacrylate and the remaining copolymerizable monomer is 0.05-1% by mass; (c) the amount of the remaining polymerization initiator is 0.01-0.5% by mass; and (d) the amount of the remaining chain transfer agent is 0.01-0.5% by mass.

Abstract: Disclosed is a matte powder coating composition, and more specifically, a novel matte powder coating composition comprising a plurality of heterogeneous resins having different refractive indices, which can secure a coated film having excellent corrosion resistance and which embodies a matt effect on par with a liquid coating.

Abstract: The problem of the present invention is to provide a phase difference film, by utilizing a cellulose ester having an acyl group substitution degree of less than 2.0 and improved compatibility, having high phase difference property despite its small film thickness and imparting high contrast and optical transmittance to a liquid crystal display device. A polarizing plate and a liquid crystal display device provided with the phase difference film are also provided. The phase difference film of the invention contains a cellulose ester which is obtained by substituting an acyl group having at least two carbon atoms for a hydroxy group in a glucose unit composing a cellulose, the film satisfies specific expressions when DS2, DS3 and DS6 are degrees of substitution of the acyl groups for the hydroxy groups at a 2C, 3C and 6C positions, respectively, of the glucose unit.

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: A process to produce a cellulose ester concentrate is provided. The process comprising mixing at least one cellulose ester with one or more carrier elastomers to produce the cellulose ester concentrate, wherein at least a portion of the mixing occurs at a temperature that exceeds the Tg of the cellulose ester, wherein at least a portion of the mixing operates at a shear rate of at least 50 s?1.

Abstract: A process for producing a tire component is provided. The process comprises blending an elastomeric composition containing at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, at least one primary elastomer, and one or more fillers, wherein the elastomeric composition exhibits a dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) strain sweep modulus as measured at 5% strain and 30° C. of at least 1,450,000 Pa and a molded groove tear as measured according to ASTM D624 of at least 120 lbf/in.

Abstract: A process for producing a tire component is provided. The process comprises: (a) blending at least one cellulose ester, at least one non-nitrile primary elastomer, and at least 70 phr of one or more fillers to produce an elastomeric composition, wherein at least a portion of the blending occurs at a temperature exceeding the Tg of the cellulose ester, wherein the elastomeric composition exhibits a Mooney viscosity at 100° C. as measured according to ASTM D1646 of not more than 110 AU; and (b) forming the tire component with the elastomeric composition.

Abstract: A cellulose ester concentrate is provided comprising at least one non-nitrile carrier elastomer and at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, wherein said cellulose ester concentrate comprises at least 15 weight percent of said cellulose ester.

Abstract: An elastomeric composition is provided comprising at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, at least one non-nitrile primary elastomer, optionally a starch, and at least 70 parts per hundred rubber (phr) of one or more fillers, wherein the weight ratio of the cellulose ester to the starch is at least 3:1, wherein the cellulose ester is in the form of particles having an average diameter of not more than 10 ?m.

Abstract: A tire component is provided comprising an elastomeric composition containing at least one non-fibril cellulose ester, at least one non-nitrile primary elastomer, optionally a starch, and at least 70 parts per hundred rubber (phr) of one or more fillers, wherein the weight ratio of the cellulose ester to the starch is at least 3:1, and wherein the cellulose ester is in the form of particles having an average diameter of not more than 10 ?m.

Abstract: A process to produce an elastomeric composition is provided. The process comprises blending at least one cellulose ester, at least one non-nitrile primary elastomer, and at least 70 phr of one or more fillers to produce the elastomeric composition, wherein at least a portion of the blending occurs at a temperature exceeding the Tg of said cellulose ester, and wherein the elastomeric composition exhibits a Mooney viscosity at 100° C. as measured according to ASTM D1646 of not more than 110 AU.

Abstract: A process to produce an elastomeric composition is provided. The process comprises blending at least one cellulose ester, at least one primary elastomer, and one or more fillers to produce an uncured elastomeric composition, wherein the blending occurs at a temperature exceeding the Tg of the cellulose ester and curing the uncured elastomeric composition to produce a cured elastomeric composition, wherein the cured elastomeric composition exhibits a dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) strain sweep modulus of at least 1,450,000 Pa and a molded groove tear as measured according to ASTM D624 of at least 120 lbf/in.

Abstract: A process to produce an elastomeric composition is provided. The process comprising: (a) mixing at least one cellulose ester with one or more carrier elastomers to form a cellulose ester concentrate; (b) blending the cellulose ester concentrate with at least one primary elastomer to produce the elastomeric composition, wherein at least a portion of the mixing of step (a) occurs at a temperature that is at least 10° C. greater than the temperature of the blending of step (b).

Abstract: To provide a resin composition which can suppress discoloration caused by heat history applied at the time of molding. A resin composition containing: (A) a cellulose ester, (B) a styrene-based resin, and (C) a titanium dioxide, and not containing a compatibilizer between the component (A) and the component (B), in which the content of the component (A) is within a range of 95 to 50% by mass, the content of the component (B) is within a range of 5 to 50% by mass, and the content of the component (C) relative to 100 parts by mass of the sum of the amount of component (A) and the amount of component (B) is within a range of 0.1 to 10 parts by mass.

Abstract: A composition for a removable top coating for protecting the exposed face of a temporary removable graphic is provided. A remover for the transferred graphic image is provided that completely dissolves the temporary removable graphic, but does not affect the commonly encountered substrates such as concrete, brick, wooden floors, asphalt surfaces, terrazzo and motor vehicle body surfaces, marine and aeronautical craft surfaces. A method for making, applying and removing the temporary removable graphic is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to films made from mixed cellulose esters having low hydroxyl content and certain plasticizers. These films can exhibit +C plate, ?A plate, and biaxial Nz behavior, which make them particularly suitable for use in optical applications, such as in liquid crystal displays (LCD) as protective and compensator films.

Abstract: A composition for a removable top coating for protecting the exposed face of a temporary removable graphic is provided. A remover for the transferred graphic image is provided that completely dissolves the temporary removable graphic, but does not affect the commonly encountered substrates such as concrete, brick, wooden floors, asphalt surfaces, terrazzo and motor vehicle body surfaces, marine and aeronautical craft surfaces. A method for making, applying and removing the temporary removable graphic is provided.

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: An ink jet recording method for recording a non-water-based glitter ink on a recording medium, including forming an underlayer, in which a resin ink in which resin components are dispersed or dissolved in a dispersion medium is applied to at least a site of the recording medium on which the non-water-based glitter ink is recorded, thereby forming an underlayer, and recording a glitter ink, in which the non-water-based glitter ink is recorded on the underlayer.

Abstract: A cellulose ester composition is provided comprising at least one cellulose ester and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a compatibilizer, and a plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester composition are also provided. In another embodiment, a cellulose ester/elastomer composition is provided comprising at least one elastomer, at least one cellulose ester; and at least one additive; wherein the additive is at least one selected from the group consisting of a compatibilizer and a plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester/elastomer composition is also provided as well as articles comprising the cellulose ester/elastomer composition.

Abstract: A cellulose ester composition is provided comprising at least one cellulose ester and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a compatibilizer, and a plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester composition are also provided. In another embodiment, a cellulose ester/elastomer composition is provided comprising at least one elastomer, at least one cellulose ester; and at least one additive; wherein the additive is at least one selected from the group consisting of a compatibilizer and a plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester/elastomer composition is also provided as well as articles comprising the cellulose ester/elastomer composition.

Abstract: A veneer composition that includes a mixture of at least one of an acrylic emulsion and one or more hard resins and also includes at least about 60% by volume of translucent, uniformly spherical, non-resin, absorbent beads of at least one of acrylic and polypropylene.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a chemical mechanical polishing pad, the method comprising the steps of (1) producing a sheet-shaped polymer molded article and (2) irradiating the sheet-shaped polymer molded article with an electron beam within an irradiation dose of 10 to 400 kGy. A chemical mechanical polishing pad produced by the above method has advantages that it is excellent in removal rate and scratches and in-plane uniformity on a polished surface and that it shows a stable removal rate even when polishing a number of objects to be polished successively.

Abstract: Curable film-forming compositions comprising a film-forming resin and an organic sol of particles are provided. The sol of particles may be prepared by providing a suspension of particles in an aqueous medium; adding a first organic liquid compatible with the aqueous medium to form an admixture; reacting the particles with a first and a second modifying compound; adding a second organic liquid compatible with the liquid portion of the admixture wherein the second organic liquid is different from the first organic liquid; and maintaining the admixture at a temperature and pressure and for a time sufficient to substantially remove the water and the first organic liquid. The film-forming resin comprises an active hydrogen-functional polymer having low functionality; i.e., a functional group equivalent weight greater than 380 g/equivalent, and a crosslinking agent, yet surprisingly offers outstanding mar and scratch resistance.

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: 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 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: 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: Etherified vinyl alcohol polymers based on partially or completely hydrolyzed vinyl acetate homopolymers or copolymers, containing from 0.1 to 100 mol % of whose vinyl alcohol groups of the formula (I) —CH2-CHR—O—R1, R is H or CH3, and R1 in the etherified vinyl alcohol polymers is identical or different and is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, aryl, or alkaryl radicals each having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, the substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxyl, amine, ammonium, carboxylic acid, carboxylic ester, carboxamide, ether, keto, sulfonic acid, phosphonate, nitrate, and polyoxyalkylene radicals having from 2 to 50 C2-8 oxyalkylene units are useful as thickeners in liquid-containing compositions, particularly hydraulically and non-hydraulically setting construction formulations such as cements, plasters, mortars, adhesives, and renders.

Abstract: The invention relates unsaturated polyester resins for the manufacture of subzero flexible, weather-resistant products. The liquid unsaturated polyester resin comprises a linear unsaturated polyester obtained by reacting 5-30 mol % of one or more ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids (A), 20-45 mol % of one or more other aliphatic or aromatic acids (B) and 40-60 mol % of two or more polyhydric alcohols and 30-60 wt % of one or more reactive monomers. The linear unsaturated polyesters have a cone and plate viscosity (I.C.I.) of 2 ps/125° C.-20 ps/125° C. and a molecular weight Mw of 20,000-100,000. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of such unsaturated polyester resins and to the use of them in applications wherein good adhesion to supporting material and flexibility at ambient and especially at low temperatures are needed.

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: 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.

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. Furthermore, the present invention also includes methods for the preparation of reversibly-crosslinked-polymers and for their use in the above-described inks.

Abstract: The present invention provides certain carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) esters of higher acids (e.g., CMC acetate propionate, CMC propionate, CMC acetate butyrate, and CMC butyrate)having specific use in aqueous dispersions useful in formulating waterborne coating compositions containing pigments, especially metallic pigments such as aluminum flakes and mica. The esters also have specific use as wetting agents and in high solids coatings.