Abstract: The aqueous, substantially volatile organic compound (VOC)-free coating compositions of the invention include an acrylic latex and a vinyl acetate-ethylene latex including from about 10 to about 90 weight percent of a vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer, based on total weight of acrylic polymer and vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer, having a Tg from about ?20 to about 20 degrees Celsius; and from about 10 to about 90 weight percent of an acrylic polymer, based on the total weight of acrylic polymer and vinyl acetate-ethylene polymer, the acrylic polymer comprising, in polymerized form, at least one ethylenically unsaturated (meth)acrylic monomer and from about 0.01 to about 10 weight percent, based on total weight of the acrylic polymer, of an acetoacetate moiety containing monomer, where the acrylic polymer has a Tg of from about ?20 to about 20 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: The present invention relates to advanced flame/fire retardant compositions for fabric, upholstery, carpet, barrier, automotive, building construction, communication, and consumer electronics applications. The flame retardant composition comprises: about 5-25 wt. % hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer, about 6-40 wt. % polyolefin, about 50-80 wt. % inorganic flame retardant, about 0-5 wt. % coating, about 0-5 wt. % functionalized styrenic block copolymer, about 0-7 wt. % agri-derived heat resistant liquid, about 0.05-1.0 wt. % antioxidant, and about 0-7 wt. % optional additives such as metal deactivator, colorant, filler, and/or lubricants, wherein said composition totals 100 wt. %. An article made from the flame retardant composition, such as film, fiber, cable, and wire insulation meets various European and U.S. standards. The flame retardant compositions possess a good balance of tensile strength, elongation, flame resistance, and processability that has previously been unobtainable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a polyurethane composite material, comprising steps of: I) preparing a premolded polyurethane molding body, wherein the premolded polyurethane molding body is prepared from a polyurethane composition under a condition that isocyanate groups and isocyanate-reactive groups comprised in the polyurethane composition undergo an addition reaction; II) curing the premolded polyurethane molding body to prepare the polyurethane composite material, wherein the premolded polyurethane molding body cures by the radical polymerization of active olefinic bonds. The process of the present application has a lower TVOC value and better processability.

Abstract: The present invention provides adhesion of a solid to an elastic member with a sufficient adhesive strength. The present invention, specifically, provides a product comprising an elastic member having at least 200% elongation and a solid adhered to the elastic member with a hot-melt adhesive. Specifically, according to the present invention, adhesion of an elastic member and a solid of excellent durability with adhesive force of 2.5×106 Pa or more, more preferably adhesive force of 2.7×106 Pa or more, even more preferably adhesive force of 3.0×106 Pa or more, and particularly preferably adhesive force of 3.5×106 Pa or more, is provided.

Abstract: Provided are a rubber composition that shows a balanced improvement in fuel economy and abrasion resistance while having good processability, and a pneumatic tire formed from the rubber composition. The present invention relates to a rubber composition containing: a rubber component including a copolymer containing a structural unit derived from a conjugated diene monomer, a structural unit derived from farnesene, and a structural unit derived from a compound represented by the formula (1) below; and carbon black and/or silica, wherein R11 and R12 are the same as or different from each other and each represent a hydrogen atom or a C1-C30 hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: A two-part sealant composition, wherein this composition comprises a first part and a second part. The first part comprises a polymer selected from a silane-terminated polyurethane or a silane-terminated polyether, wherein this polymer is present in an amount of up to 100% by weight of the first part of the sealant composition. The second part comprises a plasticizer that it is compatible with the polymer and a filler comprising at least 0.5% by weight of residual water, wherein the filler comprises at least one rheological filler, and wherein the filler is present in an amount of 80-20% by weight of the second part of the sealant composition. The first and second parts are separated from one another, and the amount of polymer present in the first part makes up 4-50% by weight of the first and second parts taken together. In use, the first and second pans are mixed to achieve a cured substance having a 48 hour Shore A hardness in the range of 25-70.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a latex-based packaging material configured to provide a dust-free alternative to vermiculite packaging materials. The latex-based packaging material comprises a portion of a latex-based waste formulated into a recycled latex emulsion, and a portion of particulate material into which the recycled latex emulsion is mixed so as to form a latex-based pulp. In some embodiments, additional components, such as any of various plasticizers, coloring agents, or hardeners, may be included in the latex-base pulp. The latex-based pulp is dispensed and dried so as to form the latex-based packaging material in a variety of desired shapes. Drying may be accomplished by way of unaided atmospheric evaporation, or by way of various conventional drying methods. In some embodiments, the desired shape of the packaging material comprises latex-based packaging peanuts suitable for separating and cushioning forces between containers during transportation in a larger container.

Abstract: This invention relates to a formulation of optical brightener, polyvinyl alcohol, glucomannan, carboxymethyl cellulose, and sorbitol which can be used on the sizing or coating application of papermaking. This composition yields high whiteness and brightness on the product paper.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a polymer composition comprising (A) a first polymer; (B) one or more fillers; and optionally (C) a cross-linking pack including cross-linking agents and coagents. The first polymer comprises at least one of (i) a propylene-based copolymer and (ii) an ethylene/C3-C10 alpha-olefin copolymer. The one or more fillers comprise at least one of carbon black, ferrite magnet powder, calcium carbonate, alumina trihydrate, magnesium hydroxide, talc, titanium dioxide, fibers, marble dust, cement dust, clay, feldspar, silica or glass, fumed silica, alumina, magnesium oxide, antimony oxide, zinc oxide, barium sulfate, calcium sulfate, aluminum silicate, calcium silicate, titanium dioxide, titanates, clay, nanoclay, organo-modified clay or nanoclay, glass microspheres, chalk, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved method of manufacturing rubber wheels and composition thereof used on a portable vehicle adhesive remover for removing pinstripes, decals, side moldings and other items adhering to a vehicle without damaging the original paint of the vehicle. The improved method of manufacturing rubber wheels may comprise masticating approximately 100 parts of rubber in a mixer and synthesizing a rubber compound by mixing in at least 8 parts of activating agents, less than 60 parts of processing oil, between 0.1% and 1.5% by parts of cross-linking agent, and at least 1 part accelerating agent. The improved method may also comprise vulcanizing the synthesized rubber compound in a mold to produce a rubber wheel having a Shore A hardness between 50 and 60.

Abstract: Fiber reinforced composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer, a propylene homopolymer and/or a propylene copolymer, and fibers, wherein the propylene copolymer comprises not more than 2.0 wt.-% C2 to C10 ?-olefins other than propylene, the propylene homopolymer and the propylene copolymer have a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) of at least 500 g/10 min, and the composition has a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) of at least 10 g/10 min.

Abstract: The flexible packaging composites include one or more mineral-containing layers with a bonding agent. The composite structure is used as a primary or secondary packaging container or insulating material. In addition to the mineral-containing layer, the composite can contain one or more non-mineral containing layers, including various combinations of extruded resins, cast or blown films, and fibers. The mineral-containing layer is substantially and continuously bonded to the other layers. The present invention is an unexpectedly unique and environmentally friendly composite structure containing mineral layers with bonding agents as a key component. The material is designed to form flexible and semi-rigid storage articles at equal or lower costs to prior art solutions while providing a mineral containing layer that is a very smooth, has comparatively high plasticity, and having a high quality printing surface not requiring Corona Treatment.

Abstract: A coating for a substrate is formed by milling cationic pigment particles in the presence of a water-soluble polymer, where the water-soluble polymer acts as a binder and a dispersant for the cationic pigment particles.

Abstract: Flexible polyolefin compositions with improved balance of properties particularly for applications where softness and ductility at low temperature is requested comprising: A) from 20 to 40% by weight of a crystalline polymer fraction consisting of a propylene homopolymer, or a copolymer of propylene, or mixtures thereof, said crystalline fraction having a xylene insoluble fraction at 25° C. of at least 90% by weight. B) from 60 to 80% by weight of an elastomeric fraction consisting of a copolymer or blend of copolymers of propylene with one or more alpha-olefins, and optionally with minor quantities of a diene; said copolymer or blend containing ethylene in a quantity lower than 40% by weight. the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. of said polyolefin composition having IVgpc lower than 2.5 dl/g, Mw/Mn (GPC) equal to or higher than 4, Mz/Mw (GPC) equal to or higher than 2.

Abstract: Flexible highly filled polyolefin compositions with improved balance of properties particularly for applications where softness and ductility at low temperature is requested comprising a soft heterophasic polyolefin composition the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. of said polyolefin composition having IVgpc lower than 2.5 dl/g. Mw/Mn (GPC) equal to or higher than 4. Mz/Mw (GPC) equal to or higher than 2.5. Said polyolefin composition further comprising an inorganic filler (II) selected from flame-retardant inorganic fillers and inorganic oxides or salts and a further elastomeric polymer or polymer composition component (c) having flexural modulus (ISO 178) lower than 60 MPa, Shore A (ISO 868) lower than 90 and Tg (DMTA) lower than ?20° C.

Abstract: To provide a technique in which a phosphorus compound does not inhibit curing of an addition reaction type silicone-based composition even though the addition reaction type silicone-based composition is in contact with a resin molded product containing the phosphorus compound. An integrated molded product including a thermoplastic resin molded product containing a phosphorus compound, an addition reaction type silicone-based composition, and a member, in which: the thermoplastic resin molded product is in contact with the addition reaction type silicone-based composition; and a pentavalent phosphorus compound is used as the phosphorus compound. The thermoplastic resin molded product preferably contains a polybutylene terephthalate resin in light of heat resistance.

Abstract: Calcium carbonate particles having very narrow particle sizes with a controlled D98 and minimal ultrafines (very small particles) are described. The particles are prepared by grinding a feedstock in a centrifugal grinding mill, which utilizes very high centrifugal forces to impact the particles with each other or grinding media.

Abstract: There is provided a knocking sensor that has good insulation characteristics even at an operating temperature of 150° C. or more and is excellent in the accuracy of knocking detection. The knocking sensor 10 includes a sensor body 20 including: a metal shell 12 that includes a cylindrical portion 12a and a flange portion 12b positioned at one end of the cylindrical portion 12a and protruding outward in a radial direction; an annular piezoelectric element 15; upper and lower electrode plates 16 and 14 that are superimposed on upper and lower surfaces of the piezoelectric element 15; a weight 17 that is disposed so that the piezoelectric element 15 is interposed between the weight and the flange portion 12b; a lower insulating plate 13 that is disposed between the flange portion 12b and the lower electrode plate 14; and an upper insulating plate 13t that is disposed between the upper electrode plate 16 and the weight 17; and a resin molding 11 that covers the sensor body 20.

Abstract: Low molecular weight polymers useful in aggregating mineral components in aqueous mineral slurries to release and separate individual components of the slurry, which may then be recovered from the slurry.

Abstract: Slit film tapes comprising (i) 1 to 50 wt % of a propylene elastomer based upon the total weight of the blend comprising 70 wt % to 95 wt % propylene and about 5 wt % to about 30 wt % alpha-olefin comonomer based upon total weight of the propylene elastomer. The propylene elastomer has a melt flow rate of 1 to 35 dg/min, a peak melting point of less than 115° C., and an mm triad tacticity of at least 70%; (ii) about 50 to about 99 wt % of a polypropylene based upon total weight of the blend comprising about 90 to about 100 mol % propylene wherein the polypropylene has a melt flow rate of 2 to 35 dg/min and a peak melting point of at least 130° C.; and (iii) 0.1 to 50 wt % of filler based upon the total weight of the blend.

Abstract: The present invention concerns aqueous slurries with improved rheo logical stability under increased temperature. The slurries comprise a calcium carbonate containing material and at least one comb polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer product obtained by polymerization of i) at least one monomer selected from N-vinylformamide and vinyl acetate, and ii) maleic anhydride to give a copolymer comprising N-vinylformamide and/or vinyl acetate and maleic anhydride followed by hydrolyzing formamide groups originating from N-vinylformamide to amino groups and/or acetate groups originating from vinyl acetate to hydroxyl groups and acid anhydride to dicarboxylic acid groups to give a water-soluble copolymer comprising amine and/or hydroxyl and carboxyl groups, wherein the molar ratio of the N-vinylformamide and/or vinyl acetate monomer to the maleic anhydride monomer is from 70:30 to 30:70. The polymer product can be used as a dispersing agent or as a scale inhibiting agent.

Abstract: An imitation wood composition or a composition for making imitation wood, comprising a mixture of 30-40 wt % PVC resin and 30-40 wt % rice-husk and/or peanut-shell powder having a particle size of 0.42-0.25 mm (40-60 mesh). Further disclosed is an imitation wood produced by extruding the imitation wood composition or the composition for making imitation wood. The imitation wood exhibits an appearance and feel very similar to natural wood and can be processed using conventional wood tools. The imitation wood can be painted and adhesively bonded without problems and is suitable for outdoor applications, in particular in humid or wet environments, because of the very high weathering resistance thereof.

Abstract: Formulations comprising an isosorbide-modified unsaturated polyester comprising maleic acid, fumaric acid, itaconic acid or maleic anhydride and isosorbide and one or more low profile additives. The formulations exhibit better shrink control in molding compound formulations with standard low profile additives than their non-isosorbide-modified analogues. These isosorbide-modified unsaturated polyester resins may be applied in molding compounds like sheet molding compounds or bulk molding compounds and may be components of fiber reinforced composites or other composite materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an item produced via thermoforming and comprising: i) a biodegradable polyester comprising: a) succinic acid; b) optionally one or more C6-C20 dicarboxylic acids; e) 1,3-propanediol or 1,4-butanediol; f) a chain extender or branching agent; ii) polylactic acid; iii) at least one mineral filler; The invention further relates to processes for producing the abovementioned items.

Abstract: Compositions of biobased polymer blends of polymers and a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer are described. In certain embodiments, the copolymer is a multiphase copolymer blend having one phase a glass transition temperature of about ?5° C. to about ?50° C. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. Also articles, films and laminates made from the compositions are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of an aqueous suspension of mineral matter by dispersion and/or grinding in the presence of at least one amine and one vinyl-carboxylic polymer, with the amine allowing to reduce the amount of the polymer and the use of the resulting suspension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-strength inflammable blend resin composition including a polyphenylene sulfide resin and a polyethylene terephthalate resin. More specifically, the resin composition of the present invention includes: a basic blend resin containing 10 to 80 wt. % of a polyphenylene sulfide resin, and 20 to 90 wt. % of a polyethylene terephthalate resin; and 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a modified polystyrene or a styrene-based elastomer with respect to 100 parts by weight of the basic blend resin.

Abstract: A polymer blend composition, in an exemplary embodiment, includes an impact modified polypropylene copolymer, and a low density polyethylene polymer. The ratio of an amount, by weight, of the impact modified polypropylene copolymer to an amount, by weight, of the low density polyethylene polymer is between about 6:4 to about 9:1.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include (a) an aqueous polyurethane dispersion prepared from an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer; and (b) a hydroxyl-functional compound having an average hydroxyl equivalent weight of greater than 40 gram/equivalent to less than 500 gram/equivalent. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions as, for example, a sealant.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a production method of a natural rubber master batch including a step of mixing a natural rubber latex and an aqueous slurry having carbon black dispersed in water, wherein a mixing amount of the carbon black is from 10 to 100 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of a natural rubber component; and the carbon black is satisfied with the relationships expressed by (1) 120<CTAB adsorption specific surface area<160, (2) 50<24M4DBP<100, and (3) 75<toluene discoloration transmittance<95. Also, the present invention is to provide a natural rubber master batch obtained by the subject production method. Furthermore, the present invention is to provide a rubber composition using the foregoing natural rubber master batch and a tire using the subject rubber composition.

Abstract: A dry ground calcium carbonate filler or additive made by dry grinding calcium carbonate in the presence of an organo-amine and then surface treating the ground calcium carbonate with a dispersant and the method of making the same is disclosed. Dry ground calcium carbonate filler or additive made by dry grinding calcium carbonate in the presence of an organo-amine such as triethanolamine and then surface treating the ground calcium carbonate with a dispersant such as sodium polyacrylate when added to a polyester polymer composition yields a lower viscosity of the polymer system than without the addition of triethanolamine followed by surface treating the ground calcium carbonate with a dispersant.

Abstract: For the purpose of improving rolling resistance and durability, the present invention provides a rubber composition for insulation of a tire comprising 0.2 to 4 parts by mass of (B) an alkylphenol-sulfur chloride condensate, and 20 to 59 parts by mass of (C) carbon black having a BET specific surface area of 25 to 50 m2/g based on 100 parts by mass of (A) a rubber component comprising 30 to 85% by mass of (a1) a natural rubber and/or an isoprene rubber, 0 to 70% by mass of (a2) at least one styrene butadiene rubber selected from the group consisting of an emulsion-polymerized styrene butadiene rubber, a solution-polymerized styrene butadiene rubber and a modified styrene butadiene rubber, and 0 to 60% by mass of (a3) a butadiene rubber, and a tire having insulation prepared from the rubber composition.

Abstract: Calcium carbonate particles having very narrow particle sizes with a controlled D98 and minimal ultrafines (very small particles) are described. The particles are prepared by grinding a feedstock in a centrifugal grinding mill, which utilizes very high centrifugal forces to impact the particles with each other or grinding media.

Abstract: A calcium carbonate filler for a resin, in which the content rate of particles having a particle diameter of 0.26 ?m or less is 30% or less in a number particle size distribution diameter measured (Mac-VIEW manufactured by Mountech) from an electron micrograph, and which satisfies the following expressions (a) to (c) is provided. Dms5/Dmv5?3??(a) 1?Sw?8 (m2/g)??(b) Mo?300 (ppm)??(c) wherein Dms5: A 5% diameter (?m) accumulated from a small particle side in a volume particle size distribution by a laser diffraction particle size distribution measuring device (MASTERSIZER2000 manufactured by Malvern); Dmv5: A 5% diameter (?m) accumulated from a small particle side in a number particle size distribution in a particle diameter (Mac-VIEW manufactured by Mountech) measured with an electron microscope; Sw: A BET specific surface area (Macsorb manufactured by Mountech) (m2/g); Mo: A water amount (ppm) by the Karl Fischer method at 200 to 300° C.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition useful as a joint compound comprising water, a filler comprising one or more of calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate dihydrate or calcium sulfate hemihydrate, a binder and/or a biocide, wherein the composition after curing is formaldehyde-free.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous calcium carbonate containing composition, to methods for producing such aqueous calcium carbonate containing compositions and to the use of the aqueous calcium carbonate containing composition in paper, paper coating, plastics and/or paint applications and as filler in paper.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a thermoplastic polymer material that is filled with at least one filler, preferably calcium carbonate CaCO3, sensitive to hydrolytic degradation and optionally hygroscopic, and produced by way of polycondensation, particularly PET, wherein under vacuum conditions, constant stirring or mixing and an increased temperature, a mixture of not yet melted, optionally softened, polymer materials comprising the filler is produced, wherein for this purpose a filler, which at the time of addition has not been predried and has a residual moisture (H2O) of more than 500 ppm, particularly more than 1000 ppm, is used.

Abstract: The present invention concerns weakly anionic polymers including their use in paper coatings, especially those intended for paper for inkjet printing. These additives provide the sought thickening function, while improving water retention very appreciably. The invention also concerns a method of manufacture of such coatings, together with the coatings obtained in this manner.

Abstract: A nano-composite structure. A synthetic nano-composite is described having a first component including a fibrous structured amorphous silica structure, and a second component including a precipitated calcium carbonate structure developed by pressure carbonation. The nano-composite may be useful for fillers in paints and coatings. Also, the nano-composite may be useful in coatings used in the manufacture of paper products.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition includes (A) polyamide resin, (B) white pigment, and (C) sodium phosphate salt.

Abstract: A pigment composition may include an inorganic particulate material, a multivalent metal salt, and a non ionic dispersant. A substrate may be coated with an aqueous coating composition including the pigment composition. The substrate may be a paper product.

Abstract: Provided are compositions of matter which exist in a powdered, free-flowing form to which water is added preferable just prior to the time of use, to yield flowable liquid compositions which are spreadable, dispersible or sprayable onto various substrates. In some embodiments such free-flowing compositions contain water-soluble styrene/acrylic acid copolymers, and can surprisingly comprise relatively large amounts of water on the order of about 20% or more, while remaining in the form of a free-flowing powder prior to their combination with additional water to yield the spreadable, dispersible or sprayable liquid compositions. By the present disclosure, shelf life concerns are eliminated, as the compositions provided have an essentially indefinite shelf life, and transportation and handling ease are greatly increased over prior art compositions due to less weight by the absence of large relative quantities of water present in prior art compositions.

Abstract: An adhesive for filling gaps between stones, the adhesive including at least 100 weight parts of an unsaturated polyester resin suitable for air-drying, between 1 and 5 weight parts of hydrogenated castor oil, between 10 and 250 weight parts of a filler, and between 1 and 15 weight parts of an anti-shrinking agent. The adhesive has good permeability and shrinkage resistance, and high brightness after being polished.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition (e.g., a texture composition) comprising, consisting of, or consisting essentially of calcium carbonate and superabsorbent polymer that can absorb at least about 50 times its mass and having a particle size of about 250 microns or less, wherein the composition is substantially free of a setting-type cementitious material. In some embodiments, cellulosic thickener content is reduced or eliminated from the texture composition. Also disclosed is a method of finishing a substrate comprising applying to the surface a wet composition comprising, consisting of, or consisting essentially of calcium carbonate and superabsorbent polymer that can absorb at least about 50 times its mass and having a particle size of about 250 microns or less, wherein the composition is substantially free of a setting-type cementitious material, and drying the composition on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to encapsulated activated carbon and a method of preparing the same to protect the structure of the activated carbon and preserve the odor absorbing capability of the activated carbon particles. Particularly, the present invention is directed to a polymer article having odor absorption capabilities comprising a film comprising a matrix polymer and activated carbon particles at least partially encapsulated with a non-water soluble amorphous polymer, wherein the non-water soluble amorphous polymer is incompatible with the matrix polymer. The polymer article can be a bag.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame retardant composition comprising 10 to 90 weight percent of a linear polycarbonate; a branched polycarbonate; 10 to 70 weight percent of a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer; and 1 to 20 weight percent of a phosphazene compound; were all weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising blending 10 to 90 weight percent of a linear polycarbonate; a branched polycarbonate; 10 to 70 weight percent of a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer; and 1 to 20 weight percent of a phosphazene compound; to form a flame retardant composition; were all weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Coatings includes about 60 weight percent to about 90 weight percent of one or more fluorinated polymers, about 1 weight percent to about 7 weight percent of one or more erosion resistant fillers about 3 weight percent to about 9 weight percent of one or more anticorrosive pigments, about 1 weight percent to about 4 weight percent of one or more thixotropic agents, and about 1 weight percent to about 4 weight percent of one or more porosity reducing filler materials.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a mineral matter powder preparation by wet process without acrylic additive or other grinding aid additives and to the use of said mineral matter after an optional hydrophobic treatment. Said mineral material having superior dispersing properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving rheological properties of an aqueous pigment slurry. In the method dispersion agent is added to an aqueous phase of a slurry comprising pigment particles or to the aqueous phase into which the pigment particles are to be added. The dispersion agent comprises styrene acrylate copolymer. The invention relates also to dispersion agent for a pigment slurry comprising a first component comprising styrene acrylate copolymer and a second component comprising a conventional dispersion agent, such as a straight-chain polyacrylate.