Abstract: This application relates to compositions and methods for coating timber and the like to increase the fire resistant properties of the timber. Specifically, the compositions include water, acrylic resin, aluminum trihydrate and ammonium polyphosphate that can be used to effectively coat lumber products and impart fire-resistant properties to the lumber products. In addition, the compositions can include an anti-microbial agent to increase the anti-microbial properties of the coated timber products. The compositions can also include a coloring agent in order that coated lumber products have a recognizable tint indicating to users that the lumber products have been treated with the compositions to increase the fire-resistance and anti-microbial properties of the lumber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent/translucent molding composition and process for making prepared from an impact modifier and a resin blend of polycarbonate and a cycloaliphatic polyester having a matching index of refraction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a bituminous binder and a bituminous binder which can be obtained according to said method. The method for the preparation of the bituminous binder comprises a mixing stage of 0.05 5 wt. % acid, 0.5 25 wt. % rubber crumbs and 70 99.5 wt. % bitumen. The invention also relates to bituminous concretes comprising said binder and a method for the production and use thereof.

Abstract: A composition comprising a clear thermoplastic blend comprising: (a) a polycarbonate component; and (b) a polyester component comprising (i) a polyester based substantially on 1,4 cyclohexane dimethanol and terephthalic acid monomer units, (ii) copolymers polyester based substantially on 1,4 cyclohexane dimethanol and terephthalic acid monomer units and modified with up to 25 mol % of copolymerizable acid and/or diol monomers, and (iii) combinations thereof. The polycarbonate component and the polyester component are present in sufficient proportions to form a molding composition capable of being molded into an article that exhibits transparency and structural integrity after the article is exposed to a caustic aqueous environment for at least 70 hours. The invention also relates to articles made from the composition, methods for making the compositions, and methods for using articles.

Abstract: An ink formulation comprises a binder and at least one marking component, which comprises at least one metal oxides or oxyanion and at least one oxidizing/reducing agent, which absorbs laser irradiation between wavelengths of 780-10,600 nm, thereby causes the formulation to change color.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polypropylene resin composition prepared by adding a black coloring agent and metal oxide nanoparticles to polypropylene or a mixture of polypropylene and rubber to have a black high gloss finish. The polypropylene resin composition prepared according to the present invention can be used as a substitute for expensive engineering plastics, which have been used for vehicle interior and exterior components with a black high gloss finish, and thus can contribute to a reduction in manufacturing cost and weight and environmentally friendly characteristics.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition for heat-resistant electrical wires which has high heat resistance and flame retardancy and combines excellent heat aging resistance and compatibility with PVC. The resin composition for heat-resistant electrical wires is configured of 100 parts by weight of base resin ingredients and 5-20 parts by weight of a phosphorus-based flame retardant, the base resin ingredients comprising 30-55 parts by weight of a polymer having a glass transition temperature or melting point of 180° C. or higher, 15-49 parts by weight of a polyolefin, and 21-30 parts by weight of a styrene-based elastomer ingredient, the styrene-based elastomer ingredient having a content of the styrene unit represented by chemical formula (I) of 30% by weight or less.

Abstract: A lightweight finish composition, method of production and a method of application are provided. The lightweight finish composition comprises a resin dispersion or emulsion, alkali metal phosphate, alkylolammonium salt of a polyfunctional polymer, and lightweight aggregate such as silica spheres. The lightweight aggregate has a density and weight that is less than those of sand. The combination of alkali metal phosphate and alkylolammonium salt of a polyfunctional polymer stabilizes the lightweight finish composition and may prevent the lightweight aggregate from continuously absorbing water over time, after production of the lightweight finish composition.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of amorphous aluminum phosphate or polyphosphate-based pigment by reacting aluminum phosphate and sodium aluminate is provided. The amorphous aluminum phosphate or polyphosphate is characterized by a skeletal density of less than 2.50 grams per cubic centimeter and a phosphorus to aluminum mole ratio of greater than 0.8. In one embodiment, the composition is useful in paints as a substitute for titanium dioxide.

Abstract: A detoxification method for obtaining a pigment compound free from acute and chronic aquatic ecotoxicity by mixing at least one zinc-based component with good anti-corrosive properties but high toxicity-with a phosphate or hydrogen phosphate of a magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, strontium, aluminum, ammonium, or organic type or any other compound based on such cations, such as carbonates, oxides, silicates, phosphites, pyrophosphates or phosphonates, said phosphates or hydrogen carbonates or carbonates or oxides or silicates or phosphites or pyrophosphates freed from toxicity enabling a very considerable reduction of the toxic power of said zinc-based component, while maintaining the good anti-corrosive properties thereof.

Abstract: Provided is an allergen reduction-processing agent capable of giving an allergen reducing effect to a fibrous product while restraining whitening, and chalk marks. As chemical agents having an allergen-restraining effect, a zirconium based compound and a sulfonyl group-containing aromatic compound are used. An aqueous dispersion containing these components is used as an allergen reduction-processing agent for processing a fibrous product. The ratio by weight of the zirconium based compound to the aromatic compound is preferably 1 to 6:0.05 to 1.5.

Abstract: A fluorinated dicarbonyl fluoride FOCCF(CF3)[OCF2CF(CF3)]lOCF2CF2O[CF(CF3)CF2O]mCF(CF3)COF (l+m is 30-130) is reacted with an aromatic amine XC6H4NHR1 (R1 is H, alkyl, or phenyl and X is I or Br) to obtain a fluorinated polyether compound of the following formula. The compound obtained is mixed with an aromatic boric ester, an organopalladium compound, and a basic inorganic or organic compound (and organophosphorus compound) to form a curable fluorinated polyether composition. This curable fluorinated polyether composition has satisfactory processability including moderate flowability at room temperature. It is applicable to various molding techniques including injection molding and RIM.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyarylene sulfide resin composition, which comprises polyarylene sulfide (A) and polyamide (B) as essential components, and further includes an organic phosphorus compound (C), which is selected from the group consisting of an aromatic phosphite compound and an aromatic phosphonate compound, and an inorganic phosphorus compound (D), which is selected from the group consisting from a metal salt of phosphorous acid and a metal salt of hypophosphoric acid as essential components, in addition to the polyarylene sulfide (A) and the polyamide (B); a manufacturing method thereof; and a surface mount electronic component. The polyarylene sulfide resin composition has excellent heat resistance, does not decrease mechanical properties such as bending strength even if heating treatment is performed under the high temperature condition by passing through a reflow furnace, and has excellent flame retardance.

Abstract: It is disclosed that a resin composition comprising EVOH resin (A), polyamide resin (B) and inorganic salt (C) capable of forming a hydrate wherein the content amount of the inorganic salt (C) is in the range of 2 to 50 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the EVOH resin (A), and the mass ratio ((B)/(C)) of the polyamide resin (B) to the inorganic salt (C) is in the range of 95/5 to 5/95. The resin composition exhibits excellent gas barrier property and less elution of EVOH resin even after hot water treatment, and excellent long-run processability.

Abstract: Multistage polymers predominantly stabilized by nonionic emulsifiers and derived from hard and soft monomer compositions containing vinyl esters, of which at least one monomer composition must contain an unsaturated compromisable organosilicon compound, are described. The plastic dispersions can be used as binders in emulsion paints and finishes and impart to these excellent scrub resistance in addition to good blocking resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ink set for ink jet containing a fixing agent liquid including an acidic precipitant and a cationic polymer that is a copolymer of epihalohydrin and amine; and an ink including a self-dispersing pigment and a first anionic polymer in an aqueous medium wherein the first anionic polymer is insoluble in the aqueous medium, and a method of forming an image using the ink set for ink jet.

Abstract: A substrate may be coated with a various combinations of a water-dispersible polyisocyanate, a water-soluble acid or salt thereof, and/or an isocyanate-reactive compound. The resulting coated article has improved coating adhesion, especially near coated burnished surfaces such as sawn edges or grooves.

Abstract: Quite unexpectedly, by suitably modifying the crystal structure of hydrogarnets of the general formula MII3MrI-III2(OH)12 (where MII denotes divalent metal ions, especially alkaline earth metal ions, of Group IIA of the periodic table and MIII denotes trivalent metal ions of Group IIIA of the periodic table, especially aluminum) with suitable amounts of incorporated silicate and/or phosphate, flame retardants having both a higher flame retardant efficiency than such traditional mineral flame retardants as ATH and MDH, and a higher thermal stability than ATH can be produced. It has also been found that synthetic hydrogarnets of the general formula MII3MrIII2(OH)12(where MII and MIII are as defined above) having cubic crystal and these synthetic hydrogarnets also show high flame retardant efficiency.

Abstract: In a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a polymer composition comprising (i) one or more multistage polymer comprising (a) a first stage polymer having Tg of 0° C. or lower, (b) a subsequent stage polymer having Tg of 20° C. or higher, (ii) one or more phosphate salt of a multivalent cation, and (iii) one or more alkaline phosphate, in the amount of 100 ppm or more, measured as the weight of phosphorous, based on the dry weight of said multistage polymer. In a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mixture comprising the polymer composition of the first aspect described above and one or more matrix resin.

Abstract: A polylactic acid resin composition contains a polylactic acid resin having an epoxy group, and a flame-retardant additive.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyolefin nanocomposite. The nanocomposite comprises a polyolefin, a quaternary ammonium modified nanoclay, and a Bronsted acid. The polyolefin nanocomposite can have reduced color compared with those which contain polyolefin and quaternary ammonium modified clay but does not contain Bronsted acid. It is useful for making films, pipes, geomembranes, containers, automotive parts, and wire and cable insulations and jackets.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer nanocomposites comprising synthesized lamellar nanoparticles dispersed in a polymer matrix. The lamellar nanoparticles are synthetically made in a one-step operation by supramolecular assembly of a surfactant and a inorganic precursor and are exfoliated inside the polymer matrix.

Abstract: An RGD polypeptide grafted poly (glycolic acid-L-lysine-L-lactic acid)/?-tricalcium phosphate composite material is composed of ?-tricalcium phosphate particles and RGD polypeptide grafted poly (glycolic acid-L-lysine-L-lactic acid) with mass ratio of 1:10-1:100, in which the ?-tricalcium phosphate particles are uniformly dispersed in the RGD polypeptide grafted poly (glycolic acid-L-lysine-L-lactic acid) matrix. The preparation method includes that poly (glycolic acid-L-lysine-L-lactic acid) is polymerized with GRGDY short peptide (glycin-arginine-glycin-aspartic acid-tyrosine sequence) to obtain RGD polypeptide grafted poly (glycolic acid-L-lysine-L-lactic acid), and then RGD polypeptide grafted poly (glycolic acid-L-lysine-L-lactic acid) is compounded with ?-tricalcium phosphate particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a powder coating composition, and in particular a corrosion protection enhanced high temperature resistant powder coating which, when exposed to high temperature, withstands adhesion failure or cracking, often called mud cracking, which is due to a mismatch in thermal coefficients between the coating and the substrate, the powder coating composition comprising a corrosion inhibitor and reinforcing fibres which increases the tensile modulus, elongation and tensile strength of the composition, allowing the reinforced powder coating to resist the above described cracking at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 55 to 98% by weight of at least one vinylaromatic copolymer impact-modified with a particulate graft rubber, B) from 1 to 44% by weight of a flame retardant comprising B1) an expandable graphite, B2) a phosphorus-comprising flame-retardant compound, and B3) a fluorine-comprising polymer, C) from 1 to 20% by weight of a non-particulate rubber comprising polar groups, and D) from 0 to 40% by weight of further additives, where the percentages by weight are in each case based on the total weight of components A) to D) and give a total of 100% by weight, and also to processes for the preparation of these molding compositions, to the use of these molding compositions for the production of moldings, of fibers, of foams, or of foils, and also to the resultant moldings, fibers, foams, and foils.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to impact-modified polycarbonate compositions and moulding compositions comprising A) aromatic polycarbonate or aromatic polyester carbonate or mixtures of these, B) a mixture containing Ba) at least one graft polymer prepared in emulsion polymerization and Bb) at least one carboxylate salt, wherein this mixture, suspended as a 10 wt. % strength suspension in distilled water, has a pH of >7, C) at least one acidic phosphorus compound with at least one P—OH functionality, which are distinguished compared with the prior art by an improved combination of stability to hydrolysis and heat stability, and which are suitable for production of injection-moulded components which have a good toughness at low temperatures and—even with critical processing conditions (high processing temperatures)—still have a good resistance to stress cracking under the influence of chemicals.

Abstract: Described are baby bottle(s) comprising polyesters comprising (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid or an ester thereof; optionally, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid or esters thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the provision of premixed aqueous compositions which are used to provide a paint composition of varying finish characteristics at the point of sale. Thus, the merchant distributing the paint composition made from the subject premixed compositions need only maintain inventory of four compositions. The particular compositions which are the subject of the invention exhibit stable characteristics during storage in their respective reservoirs. The compositions include a pigment composition, a dispersant thickening agent, a high resin content binder, and a low resin content binder. The compositions are combined in differing amounts to produce paint compositions being suitable for either interior or exterior use and having differing sheens, quality levels, and color bases.

Abstract: Metamaterials or artificial negative index materials (NIMs) have generated great attention due to their unique and exotic electromagnetic properties. One exemplary negative dielectric constant material, which is an essential key for creating the NIMs, was developed by doping ions into a polymer, a protonated poly(benzimidazole) (PBI). The doped PBI showed a negative dielectric constant at megahertz (MHz) frequencies due to its reduced plasma frequency and an induction effect. The magnitude of the negative dielectric constant and the resonance frequency were tunable by doping concentration. The highly doped FBI showed larger absolute magnitude of negative dielectric constant at just above its resonance frequency than the less doped PBI.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition comprising a treated latex polymer dispersion with less than about 50 ppm of unreacted monomers. The latex polymer dispersion can be treated by various means, including stripping and chasing, to remove unreacted monomers from the dispersion. Unreacted monomers significantly contribute to paint odor. In an innovative aspect of the present invention, the synergistic combination of the treated latex dispersion with pigments and other low or zero-VOC additives results in an aqueous coating composition with de minimis levels of volatile emissions, low odor, and paint performance comparable to premium latex paints.

Abstract: Disclosed are organic, UV resistant epoxy resins derived largely from vegetable oil based materials. More specifically, the present invention provides a virtually non-toxic, hypoallergenic UV resistant resin and method of producing and using the same that gives off substantially no VOCs and no disagreeable odors. The composition comprises a vegetable oil-based polyfunctional carboxylic acid, a cycloaliphatic anhydride, and an epoxy compound either of bicyclic difunctional epoxy resin, epoxidized vegetable oil or epoxidized polymer chains. The composition further comprises a catalyst and a wetting agent. In its cured state the material is leather like and exhibits high tensile strength as well as unusually high, totally reversible elongation. In an alternative embodiment, the resin comprises a cyclic anhydride (Lindride 16E).

Abstract: What is disclosed is a water-based adhesive composition that is an aqueous dispersion or emulsion of a polymer component having functional groups that are inactive in a reversible manner in the adhesive composition as prepared; and a water-soluble, or water emulsion, or dispersion of a cross linker component having functional groups wherein the functional groups are inactive in a reversible manner in the adhesive composition as prepared. Preferably the adhesive composition has a pH of from 7 to 11 and a volatile stabilizing base component is used to inactivate the functional groups and to provide the pH. The functional groups in the polymer component and the cross linker component are activated when the volatile base is removed during lamination heat treatment. The adhesive composition can be used to adhere a variety of plastic films to metal substrates without reliance on non-water-based adhesives.

Abstract: Methods for making a crosslinked elastomeric composition and articles made of the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, an elastomeric composition comprising at least one propylene-based polymer is blended with at least one component selected from the group consisting of multifunctional acrylates, multifunctional methacrylates, functionalized polybutadiene resins, functionalized cyanurate, and allyl isocyanurate; and blended with at least one component selected from the group consisting of hindered phenols, phosphites, and hindered amines. The propylene-based polymer can include propylene derived units and one or more dienes, and have a triad tacticity of from 50% to 99% and a heat of fusion of less than 80 J/g. The blended composition can then be extruded and crosslinked. The extruded polymer can be crosslinked using electron beam radiation having an e-beam dose of about 100 KGy or less. The crosslinked polymers are particularly useful for making fibers and films.

Abstract: A material can be molded into part made of a biocompatible binder containing one or several compounds for adding calcium and phosphorus It has been subjected to a surface pickling operation intended to ensure surface application and hence surface access of the elements added to the binder, in particular calcium and phosphorus. This material may advantageously be used for the realization of endo-bone implants or bone prostheses.

Abstract: This invention relates to an edge seal for manufacturing two-pane or multi-pane insulating glass or solar modules, there being provided a primary sealant and a secondary sealant. To create a sealing compound with which permanent stability of the edge seal can be obtained, even under high stresses, it is suggested within the scope of the invention that the primary sealant contains a polymer modified with special, reactive groups and has the following overall composition: a) 30-60 wt. %, preferably 40-50 wt. %, olefinic polymers, Mn 400-600,000 D, preferably 5,000-300,000 D b) 2-35 wt. %, preferably 5-25 wt. %, modified polymer c) 5-40 wt. %, preferably 10-30 wt. %, fine-particle, inert fillers d) 5-25 wt. %, preferably 10-15 wt. %, desiccants and water scavengers 0-3 wt. % aging resistors, in particular anti-oxidants or UV stabilizers, and that the secondary sealant is a silicone-based sealant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for forming a calcium-based carrier particle consisting of the calcium-based material, an active, with or without a surface modification, a stabilizing agent, and the related composition. The calcium-based particle is illustrated by the general formula Cax(PO4)y(OH)zR and may also include a silica or silica oxide substituent. R is an active or actives such as an organic or inorganic molecule that includes markers, amines, thiols, epoxies, organosilicones, organosilanes, sulfates, and water soluble agents and, as needed, a surface modification, S, which may be either organic or inorganic. A stabilizing agent may be necessary to maintain dispersion of the particles in aqueous media. Examples of a surface modifying material and stabilizing agents are inorganic salts of aluminum and boron or organic materials such as organosilanes or low molecular weight polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for forming a calcium-based carrier particle consisting of the calcium-based material, an active, with or without a surface modification, a stabilizing agent, and the related composition. The calcium-based particle is illustrated by the general formula Cax(PO4)y(OH)zR and may also include a silica or silica oxide substituent. R is an active or actives such as an organic or inorganic molecule that includes markers, amines, thiols, epoxies, organosilicones, organosilanes, sulfates, and water soluble agents and, as needed, a surface modification, S, which may be either organic or inorganic. A stabilizing agent may be necessary to maintain dispersion of the particles in aqueous media. Examples of a surface modifying material and stabilizing agents are inorganic salts of aluminum and boron or organic materials such as organosilanes or low molecular weight polymers.

Abstract: A curable formaldehyde-free binding composition for use with fiberglass is provided. Such curable composition comprises an aldehyde or ketone and an amine salt of an inorganic acid. The composition when applied to fiberglass is cured to form a water-insoluble binder which exhibits good adhesion to glass. In a preferred embodiment the fiberglass is in the form of building insulation. In other embodiments the product is a microglass-based substrate for use in a printed circuit board, battery separator, filter stock, or reinforcement scrim.

Abstract: A flameproof thermoplastic resin composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin; (B) about 1 to about 40 parts by weight of a sublimational filler; and (C) about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of a flame retardant. The thermoplastic resin composition can solve the problems of high specific gravity and deterioration of flame retardancy caused by adding a conventional filler.

Abstract: Disclosed are nanocomposite membranes and methods for making and using same. In one aspect, the nanocomposite membrane comprises a film comprising a polymer matrix and nanoparticles disposed within the polymer matrix, wherein the film is substantially permeable to water and substantially impermeable to impurities. In a further aspect, the membrane can further comprise a hydrophilic layer. In a further aspect, the nanocomposite membrane comprises a film having a face, the film comprising a polymer matrix, a hydrophilic layer proximate to the face, and nanoparticles disposed within the hydrophilic layer, wherein the film is substantially permeable to water and substantially impermeable to impurities. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A polylactic acid-based composition including a polylactic acid-based resin, a buffering agent: and/or a compound derived from the buffering agent.

Abstract: Water based slurry compositions for making an environmental barrier coating including from about 1 wt % to about 99.9 wt % water; from about 0.1 wt % to about 72 wt % primary material; and from about 0.1 wt % to about 25 wt % slurry sintering aid.

Abstract: The invention provides colloidal dispersions of calcium phosphate platelets comprising at least one polymer which complexes the calcium and in which the length of the platelets, L, is between 5 and 500 nm and in which the thickness of the platelets is between 0.5 and 20 nm. Another subject-matter of the invention is the calcium phosphate platelets obtained by drying the colloidal dispersion according to the invention. The invention also provides a process for preparing these colloidal dispersions of calcium phosphate platelets according to the invention. Finally, another subject-matter of the invention is the use of the abovementioned colloidal dispersions of platelets as food additive, reinforcing filler, thermal insulation filler, pharmaceutical excipient, polishing agent, building materials, additive for oral formulations, in particular dentifrices, or encapsulating agent.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising (a) a polybenzimidazole derived from (a1) at least one bis-(ortho-diamino) aromatic compound and (a2) at least one aromatic carboxylic acid or derivative thereof, each containing at least two acid groups and at least one hydroxyl group in ?-position of a carboxylic group; (b) orthophosphoric acid; and (c) polyphosphoric acids of the formula (I): HO[P(O)(OH)]nH, wherein n is an integer from 2 to 20, wherein the polyphosphoric acids of formula (I) are present in an amount of less than 2 mol %, based upon the sum of moles of orthophosphoric acid (b) and polyphosphoric acids (c), and wherein (b) is present in an amount of 1 to 75 moles per mol of a benzimidazole group formed from (a1) and (a2). A polymer membrane comprising the polymer composition, a preferred process for preparing the membrane, and a fuel cell comprising the membrane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. More specifically, the present invention relates to an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising a) acrylic copolymers; b) a hydrophilic plasticizer; and c) a hydrophobic plasticizer. The acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition according to the present invention has no mura under moisture and heat resistant condition, and thus has an excellent stain resistance of adherends, and an excellent wettability, endurance reliability, transparency and adhesion reliability, regardless of whether surface property of the adherend is hydrophillic or hydrophobic.

Abstract: A method for making polyester nanocomposite materials by polymerization in the presence of exfoliated fibrous clay nanoparticles includes dispersing the nanoparticles in a mixture of diol, water, and sodium salt before polymerization, thereby improving the dispersion of the nanoparticles in the final nanocomposite. This results in enhanced mechanical properties, such as modulus, in articles made from the nanocomposite.

Abstract: Coating materials that comprise at least one polymer (P1), at least one polymer (P2) which is incompatible with polymer (P1) in the solid phase and/or a crosslinking agent (V) which is incompatible with the polymer (P1) in the solid phase, where the polymers (P1) and/or (P2) have at least one functional group (a) which reacts in the course of curing of the coating material to form covalent bonds, wherein the coating material comprises 0.1 to 30% by weight, based on the nonvolatile constituents of the coating material, of electrically charged inorganic particles (AT) whose average particle diameter (D) is <1 ?m and whose average D/d ratio of the average particle diameter (D) to the average particle thickness (d) is >50. Also disclosed is a method for producing antistonechip OEM coat systems using the disclosed coating material.

Abstract: Described are bottles comprising polyester compositions comprising polyesters which comprise (a) a dicarboxylic acid component having terephthalic acid residues; optionally, aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues or ester residues thereof; 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.

Abstract: An aluminum phosphate composition comprising aluminum phosphate, aluminum polyphosphate, aluminum metaphosphate, or a mixture thereof. The composition may be characterized by, when in powder form, having particles wherein some of the particles have at least one or more voids per particle. In addition, the composition is characterized by exhibiting two endothermic peaks in Differential Scanning Calorimetry between about 90 degrees to about 250 degrees Celsius. The composition is also characterized by, when in powder form, having a dispersibility of at least 0.025 grams per 1.0 gram of water. The composition is made by a process comprising contacting phosphoric acid with aluminum sulfate and an alkaline solution to produce an aluminum phosphate based product; and optionally calcining the aluminum phosphate, polyphosphate or metaphosphate based product at an elevated temperature. The composition is useful in paints and as a substitute for titanium dioxide.

Abstract: A paint composition, in particular an anti-corrosive paint, for rare earth permanent magnets, has an epoxy resin mixture, a curing accelerator, an epoxy-functional adhesion promoter based on silane and a solvent. Due to the paint compositions, rare earth permanent magnets can be bonded simultaneously to a magnet system in a one method step and can be protected against corrosion. Due to the anti-corrosive paint, magnet systems which have excellent anti-corrosion properties, a satisfactory adhesive strength even at high temperatures and display good electric insulation properties, are provided.