Abstract: A composition comprising at least one liquid fatty phase structured by at least one semi-crystalline polymer having a low melting point and an organic structure, wherein said polymer is solid at ambient temperature, has a melting temperature of less than 50° C., and comprises a) a polymer backbone and b) at least one crystallizable organic side chain and/or one crystallizable organic block that forms part of the polymer backbone of said polymer, wherein said polymer has a number-average molecular mass of greater than 2 000, and wherein the liquid fatty phase and the polymer form a physiologically acceptable medium. This composition is provided in the form of a stick, for example, which deposits, on keratinous substances such as the lips, a glossy, nonsticky and covering film.

Abstract: There are provided plastisols based on poly(meth)acrylate which have a mean molecular weight in excess of 3,500,000 which have superior shelf life, tensile strength extensibility and viscosity as well as gel formation and filmforming propeties to those known heretofore. These plastisols are formed by emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention concerns polymers obtained by anionic initiation and bearing functions that can be activated by cationic initiations that are not reactive in the presence of anionic polymerization initiators. The presence of such cationic initiation functions allow an efficient cross-linking of the polymer after moulding, particularly in the form of a thin film. It is thus possible to obtain polymers with well-defined properties in terms of molecular weight and cross-linking density. The polymers of the present invention are capable of dissolving ionic compounds inducing a conductivity for the preparation of solid electrolytes.

Abstract: A CO2 releasing composition that can be incorporated into the packaging for carbonated beverages having a co-continuous interconnecting channel morphology comprising at least three components, (a) wherein component A is selected from the group of polymers that are semicrystalline polymers and amorphous polymers, wherein the amorphous polymers have a shear modulus greater than about 8 MPa; (b) wherein component B is a polymer; (c) wherein components A and B are immiscible within each other and, if components A and B react after mixing, components A and B are immiscible prior to reaction; (d) wherein component C is a particle and a composition that has an ability to release CO2.

Abstract: A class of water insoluble iodophors comprising complexes of iodine with various nylons such as nylon-4,6, nylon-6, nylon-6,6 or other polyamides is disclosed. These nylons complexed with iodine can be made in various forms such as powders, pellets, molded objects, granules, films, monofilaments, and either non-woven or woven fabrics. These nylon based iodophors and other water insoluble iodophors herein disclosed can find product applications in the fields of air treatment, water treatment, public hygiene and medicine.

Abstract: The present invention concerns polymers obtained by anionic initiation and bearing functions that can be activated by cationic initiations that are not reactive in the presence of anionic polymerization initiators. The presence of such cationic initiation functions allow an efficient cross-linking of the polymer after moulding, particularly in the form of a thin film. It is thus possible to obtain polymers with well-defined properties in terms of molecular weight and cross-linking density. The polymers of the present invention are capable of dissolving ionic compounds inducing a conductivity for the preparation of solid electrolytes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to shape deformable materials, which are capable of (1) being deformed, (2) storing an amount of shape deformation, and (3) recovering at least a portion of the shape deformation when exposed to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) energy. The shape deformable materials can advantageously be in the form of films, fibers, filaments, strands, nonwovens, and pre-molded elements. The shape deformable materials of the present invention may be used to form products, which are both disposable and reusable. More specifically, the shape deformable materials of the present invention may be used to produce products such as disposable diapers, training pants, incontinence products, and feminine care products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a powder paint binder-composition comprising a polymer that contains endomethylene tetrahydrophthalic acid units and a crosslinker.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a conjugated poly(arylene vinylene) copolymer for use in a luminescent device, which comprises: (1) providing a precursor polymer comprising units of general formula in which Ar is substituted or unsubstituted arylene, L is a leaving group, R1 and R2 are each independently H, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl or an electron-withdrawing group, and n is an integer; (2) reacting the precursor polymer with a reactant comprising a carboxylate, an aldehyde, a ketone, a sulphonate, a thioate, a disulphide, a xanthate, an amine, a pyridine, a hydrazide, a phenoxide, an alcohol with a boiling point above 100° C.

Abstract: A water slurry process is used to prepare a prepreg and to manufacture articles from macrocyclic polyester oligomers. In one embodiment, a process for preparing a water suspension of macrocyclic polyester oligomers includes the steps of contacting a macrocyclic polyester oligomer and a polymerization catalyst with water and a surfactant, and mixing the macrocyclic polyester oligomer and polymerization catalyst with water and the surfactant thereby forming a suspension. In another embodiment, a process for impregnating macrocyclic polyester oligomers for polymerization includes the steps of providing a suspension of a macrocyclic polyester oligomer and a polymerization catalyst in water, applying the suspension to a base material, drying to remove water from the suspension, and pressing the dried suspension to a desired form. In yet another embodiment, a composition of macrocyclic polyester oligomer includes a macrocyclic polyester oligomer, a polymerization catalyst, and water.

Abstract: A blended solid composition is provided containing a fibrillatable microparticulate PTFE polymer in an unfibrillated state and at least one elastomeric and/or fluoroplastic component. The composition is useful in making microfiber-reinforced solid compositions and articles produced therefrom.

Abstract: A fire-resistant sheet-like molded article having flame resistance and capable of producing good fire-resisting properties as the result of residues after combustion having sufficient shape-retaining property and, further, having good workability, a fire-resistant laminate for covering structural steels and a fire-resistant structural material for walls in which said molded article is used as well as a method of fabricating a fire-resistant structural steel and a fire-resistant wall. A fire resistant sheet-like molded article comprising a resin composition and having the-relationship between the initial thickness t (mm) and temperature difference &Dgr;T (° C.) between one side and the reverse side after heating of said one side at 500° C. for 1 hour as represented by: &Dgr;T≧0.015t4−0.298t3+1.566t2+30.151t, and having the initial bulk density at 25° C. of 0.8 to 2.0 g/cm3 and the bulk density after 1 hour of heating at 500° C. of 0.05 to 0.5 g/cm3.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for bonding of semiconductor chips to their chip mounting component comprising a curable polymer composition that comprises a spherical filler having an average particle size from greater than 100 to 1,000 &mgr;m and an aspect ratio of 1 to 1.5. Semiconductor devices according to this invention are characterized in that a semiconductor chip therein is bonded to the mounting component for said chip by the aforementioned adhesive.

Abstract: A method of producing an aqueous solution of water-soluble polyacrylamide (PAM) with a concentration of at least about 5 grams per liter includes the steps of providing a monovalent or divalent cation salt solution, and preferably a calcium salt solution, and adding water-soluble PAM particles to the salt solution such that the PAM particles are essentially all dissolved within about 10 seconds. The PAM particles are characterized by a particle size that is about −100 mesh and consisting essentially of molecules having a molecular weigtht of at least about 15 million a.u. Preferably, the small PAM particles are produced by a mill that produces bulk quantities of small dry, flowable PAM particles from larger commercial grade particles. Small PAM particles produced in such a mill are essentially all soluble in plain water within about 10 seconds. After solution, the polymer concentrate can be diluted with water to make stock solutions of the polymer for some purposes.

Abstract: A polymer composition formed by:

Abstract: Aqueous dispersion of copolymers formed by the polymerization of a monomer mixture containing 0.05% to less than 4.5% by weight of certain terminally unsaturated oligomers are useful for improving the scrub resistance, corrosion resistance, opacifying capacity and/or efflorescence resistance of a coating.

Abstract: Thermoplastic fluoropolymer compositions, flexible, without whitening, comprising: I) ETFE or ECTFE fluoropolymers modified with hydrogenated monomers; II) one or more hydrogenated plasticizers; III) one or more inorganic fire retardants; IV) optionally other ingredients such as fillers, smoke retarders, intumescent agents, pigments, lubricants, organic fire retardants and thermal stabilizers.

Abstract: The invention relates to grafted copolymers comprising at least three sequences of distinct chemical nature, among which one or more sequence(s) for anchoring on solid particles, one or more sequence(s) of hydrophobic character and one or more sequence(s) of hydrophilic character. The invention also concerns their process of preparation, the compositions containing them, their use as agent for dispersing, stabilizing solid particles and/or emulsifying in an aqueous and/or organic medium, as well as use thereof for preparing pigmentary dispersions in aqueous and/or organic medium.

Abstract: A carpet back coating composition which is an aqueous emulsion polymerization product of ethylene, vinyl acetate, and a ethylenically unsaturated hydroxy-functional monomer to form an emulsion copolymer which is combined with a crosslinking agent selected from the group consisting of multifunctional aziridine, multifunctional isocyanate, and multifunctional epoxide. Carpets prepared with the carpet back coating compositions exhibit improved wet strength. The improvement in wet strength is achieved by means of crosslinking reactions which do not generate volatile organic compounds as by-products.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved lyophilization process for forming biocompatible foam structures. The process allows the foam structures to be tailored for specific end uses. The foams formed by this process are well suited to be used in medical applications such as tissue engineering.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a resin composition reclaimed from compact disk waste having improved mechanical characteristics. The resin composition in accordance with the present invention comprises (a) compact disk waste comprising polycarbonate (PC) as a primary component; and (b) a coupling agent containing two or more reactive functional groups. Optionally, the resin composition of the present invention may further comprise (c) an impact-resistant thermoplastic resin, engineering plastic grade PC or waste thereof, or recycled bottle grade PC.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polyester carbonate is provided. The process comprises the steps of: (I) reacting a diacid with a carbonic acid diester and a catalyst in the presence of a polycarbonate oligomer via melt condensation polymerization to form a pre-polymer; and (II) reacting the pre-polymer via solid state polymerization to form a polyester carbonate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a solution that comprises

Abstract: A precursor composition for a metal oxide, and a preparation method therefor. The precursor composition contains metal alkoxide and aromatic hydrocarbon. The precursor composition for a metal oxide exhibits excellent stability to heat and moisture in air, and is easily mixed with various organic solvents and binders, and easily formulated in paste form. Also, various metals are evenly mixed in the paste, so the precursor composition is very useful in forming a composite metal oxide film. In the case where the composite metal oxide film is used as a protective film for a plasma display device, the composite metal oxide film can easily generate secondary electrons even at a low discharging voltage. Thus, the driving voltage of the plasma display device can be lowered. In addition, the precursor composition for a metal oxide can be used as an inorganic binder or for preparing a catalyst.

Abstract: An aromatic polyester having the following structural units, (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5), wherein the amount of the structural unit (1) is 30 to 50% based on the total of the all structural units, (2)/(3) is more than 2.78 and smaller than 4, (4)/(5) is more than 1.0 and smaller than 1.5, and {(2)+(3)}/{(4)+(5)} is from 0.9 to 1.1: wherein Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, Re and Rf each independently represents a lower alkyl group, lower alkoxy group, phenoxy group, phenyl group or halogen atom, and l, m, n, o, p and q each independently represents an integer from 0 to 3, is provided; and the aromatic polyester has excellent molding property and a molded article made from this polyester has excellent soldering temperature resistance and rigidity.

Abstract: A conductive polymer blend comprising: (a) at least two polymers which are at least partially immiscible with each other, and are present in proportions such that each polymer forms a respective continuous phase and the two respective continuous polymer phases are co-continuous with each other in the polymer blend; and (b) at least one conductive material in particulate or fiber form which is substantially localized in one of said co-continuous polymer phases or substantially localized at a continuous interface between said co-continuous polymer phases. Optionally, the polymer blend may contain a mineral filler and/or a thixotropic thickening agent.

Abstract: Compositions of the invention are produced by blending hydroxy-functional polyesters with proteins at elevated temperatures. These compositions can be shaped into articles by known processes such as extrusion, compression molding, and injection molding. Among articles that can be made from such compositions are those with sufficiently strong tensile strengths as to form disposable utensils. However, the compositions are more environmentally friendly than commodity plastics such as polyethylene or polystyrene.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of cationic water-soluble polymers are provided, as well as processes for making and methods of using the same.

Abstract: A coagulant which is the reaction product of a trivalent metal salt (eg., FeCl3), excluding chromium salts, an acid phosphorous compound and an aluminum hydroxy chloride, and a process for preparing such coagulant. This coagulant may be effectively used to remove suspended solids and various impurities in most water treatment applications.

Abstract: Disclosed is a select class of liquid crystalline polyesters and molding compositions comprising the polyesters and glass fiber. The liquid crystalline polyesters consist essentially of (1) diacid residues consisting essentially of (i) cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid residues and (ii) other diacid residues selected from terephthalic acid residues, 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid residues, or a mixture thereof; (2) diol residues consisting essentially of hydroquinone residues, 4,4′-biphenol residues or a mixture thereof; and, optionally, (3) p-hydroxybenzoic acid residues. In the above definition, the moles of diol residues are equal to the moles of diacid residues and the total of the (1), (2) and (3) mole percentages is equal to 100. The liquid crystalline polyesters have melting points determined by differential scanning calorimetry equal to or less than 360° C.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an anti-fogging coating material comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of an inorganic alkoxide, a hydrolysate of the inorganic alkoxide and a polycondensate of the hydrolysate of the inorganic alkoxide, a polyacrylic, and polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: A molding composition comprises (A) an aggregate, at least one of (B) an unsaturated polyester and (C) an unsaturated polyester-polyamide, and (D) a radical generator comprising a peroxide represented by formula: R1OOC(CH3)2—R3—C(CH3)2OOR2 wherein R1 and R2, which may be the same or different, each represent an alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms or an arylalkyl group having 7 to 17 carbon atoms; and R3 represents an arylene group.

Abstract: A polymerizable composition suitable for storage prior to polymerization is made by mixing a phthalonitrile monomer and a curing agent under non-reactive conditions below the melting temperatures of the phthalonitrile monomer and the curing agent and in the absence of a solvent to create a homogeneous, unreacted mixture.

Abstract: A purging agent which contains an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and which satisfies the conditions specified by the equations (1) and (2) below: 20≧BT(120)≧0.1  (1) 500≧BT(250)/BT(120)≧1.5  (2), where BT(120) is weight loss (%) on heating in nitrogen at 120° C. for 24 hours, and BT(250) is weight loss (%) on heating in nitrogen at 250° C. for 6 hours, rapidly discharges residual thermoplastic resin containing EVOH from molding equipment, and also rapidly discharges itself when a fresh resin is fed again to the equipment. This leads to a remarkable reduction in loss due to residual purging agent. In addition, the purging agent causes only a small amount of resin to stick to the equipment, even after repeated purging. After purging, it is possible to restore normal operation within a short period of time.

Abstract: A methyacryloyl or acryloyl derivative of an ester of cyanoacetic acid may be of the formula: CN—CH2—COOR2OCOCR1═CH2. R1 may be H or CH3, and R2 may be one of the group of moieties including alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, poly (oxyalkyl), aryl, cycloalkyl, and heterocyclyc radical, or substitited combinations thereof. Further, R2 may include between 1 and 16 carbon atoms or heteroatom ring members.

Abstract: The invention is in a conductive prepolymer composition which when polymerized and cured is used to coat a substrate material such as steel, stainless steel, iron, brass, copper, aluminum, platinum, titanium, silver, gold, Telfon, plastics, glass, or combinations thereof. It comprises: (a) from 25 to 99 parts by weight of a poly(amide-imide) prepolymer; (b) from 1 to 25 parts by weight of a trifunctional ester selected from the group consisting of trifunctional methacrylate ester, trifunctional acrylate ester, and mixtures thereof; (c) from 0.5 to 15 parts by weight of an organo-reactive silane consisting of an amino group containing alkoxysilane having the formula NH2(CH2)nSi(OC2H5)3, where n is an integer from 1 to 20; and (d) a conductive additive. The invention also provides polymer coated substrates having a tenaciously bound polymer layer which is corrosion resistant, has advantageous properties of conductivity and can be soldered.

Abstract: Deaggregated substituted and unsubstituted polyparaphenylenes, polyparaphenylevevinyles, polyanilines, polyazines, polythiophenes, poly-p-phenylene sulfides, polyfuranes, polypyrroles, polyselenophene, polyacetylenes formed from soluble precursors and combinations thereof and copolymers thereof and methods of fabrication are described. The deaggregated polymer molecules when subsequently doped show higher electrical conductivity. Agents such as lithium chloride, m-cresol and nonylphenol are used to deaggregate the polymer molecules. The deaggregating agents can be added prior to or during doping the molecules.

Abstract: A filler/adhesive agent for display units containing a condensation reaction curable silicone composition including air oxidation-curable unsaturated compounds and for use as a filler or adhesive in display units whose construction is such that the cured product of said composition is exposed in the display section, which composition is capable of forming matte finished cured products with insignificant surface tact, is disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of a particulate high molecular weight water soluble anionic or nonionic polymer is prepared by polymerizing 0-7 mole percent of at least one anionic monomer and 100-93 mole percent of at least one non-ionic monomer under free radical forming conditions in an aqueous solution of a water-soluble salt at a pH greater than 5 in the presence of an anionic water soluble stabilizer polymer containing from about 1.25 to about 20 mole percent 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-l-propanesulfonic acid.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of cationic water-soluble polymers are provided, as well as processes for making and methods of using the same. The cationic polymers contain anionic recurring units in amounts that encourage the formation of the aqueous dispersion and/or advantageously reduce the bulk viscosity of the aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition including a non naturally-occurring extracellular matrix protein in combination with a cosmetic carrier is described. The protein is preferably of human origin and has not been previously cross-linked. The protein is most preferably selected from the group consisting of soluble human procollagen and soluble human tropoelastin. Preferably, the composition contains at least two allelic variants of the protein, most preferably in substantially the same ratio at which they are found in epidermis of a selected individual. The individual may be selected, for example, on the basis of having youthful-appearing skin, of being the future wearer of the composition, or of other reasons.

Abstract: A coating composition having increased block resistance comprising a polymer prepared by emulsion polymerizing at least one ethylenically unsaturated non-carboxy functional monomer, from 0.01 to 2 pphm of a sterically hindered alkoxylated silane monomer, and at least one anionic surfactant, wherein the polymer is crosslinked during film formation. The sterically hindered alkoxylated silane monomer has the structure R′—Si—(OR2)n(R3)3-n wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of an alkylene, arylene, and aralkylene group; R2 is independently a sterically hindered alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms in a straight or branched chain configuration; R3 is a monovalent alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and n is an integer of from 1 to 3.

Abstract: A polyamide composition, comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyamide, (B) from 10 to 200 parts by weight of an aromatic ring-containing bromine compound, and (C) from 0.1 to 100 parts by weight of at least one flame-retardant synergist selected from metal salts of stannic acid and alkaline earth metal salts of boric acid. The polyamide composition has good flame retardancy and heat resistance, and exhibits good thermal stability and continuous moldability when molded in melt, and it can be molded into good moldings having excellent appearances, especially fine color tone, without giving much gas.

Abstract: Thermoplastic fluoropolymer compositions, flexible, without whitening, comprising:

Abstract: The present invention relates to surface-modified fillers obtained by mixing a filler with water, adding an water-based organosiloxane composition with very thorough mixing, wherein the organosiloxanes are soluble in water and contain, in addition to OH groups, at least one amino-functional group and optionally a functional group from the series consisting of alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, glycidyl ether alkyl, acryloxyalkyl and methacryloxyalkyl, and wherein a functional group is bonded to each silicon atom of the organosiloxane, and drying the mixture. The present invention also provides a process for the surface modification of fillers, their use and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer compositions which include the surface-modified fillers.

Abstract: A blended solid composition is provided containing a fibrillatable microparticulate PTFE polymer in an unfibrillated state and at least one elastomeric and/or fluoroplastic component. The composition is useful in making microfiber-reinforced solid compositions and articles produced therefrom.

Abstract: A crosslinked material of a polyether copolymer comprising: (A) 1 to 98% by mol of a repeating unit derived from a monomer represented by the formula (I): (B) 95 to 1% by mol of a repeating unit derived from a monomer represented by the formula (II): (C) 0.005 to 15% by mol of a repeating unit derived from a monomer having one epoxy group and at least one reactive functional group; provides a polymer solid electrolyte which is superior in ionic conductivity and also superior in processability, moldability, mechanical strength and flexibility, furthermore thermal resistance.

Abstract: A method for rapidly manufacturing “green-state” ceramic matrix composite components, components made from this method, and a resin/catalyst precursor mixture used in the method. The method includes manufacturing a component by preparing the precursor mixture by mixing a requisite quantity of a polymer-derived ceramic precursor resin, a catalyst, a discontinuous reinforcing fiber and filler material, and then loading this precursor mixture in a preheated mold. The precursor mixture then is cured in the mold to form the component which is porous. Thereafter, the component is reinfilitrated with a resin to at least partially fill the pores of the component. This method yields a ceramic matrix composite component that is cured in approximately one minute as well as a resin/catalyst precursor mixture that can be stored in excess of four weeks.

Abstract: A nanocomposite structure comprising a nanostructured filler or carrier intimately mixed with a matrix, and methods of making such a structure. The nanostructured filler has a domain size sufficiently small to alter an electrical, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, chemical, thermal, biomedical, or tribological property of either filler or composite by at least 20%.

Abstract: A fuser member useful for heat-fixing an electrographic toner to a substrate. The fuser member has a core and a layer overlying the core. That layer includes a cured fluorocarbon random copolymer having subunits with the general structures: where x is from 30 to 90 mole percent, y is from 10 to 70 mole percent, and z is from 0 to 34 mole percent. The layer incorporates particulate filler. The filler includes aluminum oxide and a material selected from the group consisting of alkaline earth metal oxides, alkaline earth metal hydroxides, and combinations thereof. The filler has a total concentration in the layer of from about 25 to 50 percent of the total volume of the layer. The aluminum oxide has a concentration of from 20 to 40 percent of the total volume of the layer.