Abstract: A method for decreasing the vapour permeability of a water and air barrier treated substrate that includes treating the substrate with a liquid applied, vapour permeable air and water barrier coating composition comprising a cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition.

Abstract: A hybrid composition includes poly-4-vinylphenol; a sodium compound; an aluminum compound; and a cross-linking agent effective to accelerate a cross-linking reaction of the ploy-4-vinylphenol, wherein, based on total weight of the poly-4-vinylphenol, the sodium compound and the aluminum compound, content of the poly-4-vinylphenol is 69 wt % to 99.89 wt %, content of the sodium compound is 0.01 wt % to 1 wt %, and content of the aluminum compound is 0.1 wt % to 30 wt %, and wherein content of the cross-linking agent ranges from 10 wt % to 30 wt % in an organic composition including the poly-4-vinylphenol and the cross-linking agent. A hybrid insulation layer that is dielectric and includes cross-linked poly-4-vinyl phenol is provided from the foregoing hybrid organic-inorganic composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are a wholly aromatic liquid crystal polyester resin compound and a preparation method thereof. The disclosed wholly aromatic liquid crystal polyester resin compound comprises a wholly aromatic liquid crystal polyester resin having a high melting point, and an inorganic filler having a high thermal conductivity. In addition, the disclosed wholly aromatic liquid crystal polyester resin compound can be prepared by using a twin screw extruder having a barrel temperature of 350 to 450° C.

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: Disclosed is a hydrogenated nitrile rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of hydrogenated nitrile rubber having a bound acrylonitrile content of 31 to 50% and an iodine value of 30 mg/100 mg or less, 30 to 300 parts by weight of carbon black having a particle size of 61 nm or more and/or other filler, 0.5 to 30 parts by weight of a polyfunctional unsaturated compound cocrosslinking agent, and 1 to 10 parts by weight of an organic peroxide. The hydrogenated nitrile rubber composition has excellent roll processability and can be suitably used as a vulcanization-molding material for a cup gasket or bellows having excellent LLC resistance used in a water pump mechanical seal.

Abstract: In a process for preparing a polyamide based on dicarboxylic acids and diamines in an extruder, a solid mixture comprising a monomer mixture composed of 50 mol % of dicarboxylic acid mixture composed of from 60 to 88 % by weight of terephthalic acid and from 12 to 40% by weight of isophthalic acid, in which up to 20% by weight of the dicarboxylic acid mixture may also be replaced by other dicarboxylic acids, and 50 mol % of hexamethylenediamine which may be up to 20% by weight replaced by other C2-30-diamines, in a corotatory twin-screw extruder for a residence time of from 10 seconds to 30 minutes, is heated to a temperature in the range from 150 to 400° C. while removing steam and if appropriate diamines through venting orifices.

Abstract: A particulate water retaining material for cultivating plant comprising (A) a carboxyl group-containing water-insoluble water absorbent resin and (B) a polyvalent metal compound, by having the compound (B) deposited on the rerin (A), it is made possible to possess an outstanding water absorbing property without impairing the growth of a plant.

Abstract: Coating composition providing gloss and opacity on application, having a pigment volume concentration of from 5% up to the critical pigment volume concentration and characterised in that comprises at least one ground natural calcium carbonate having a volume median diameter of between 0.05 and 0.3 ?m, and at least one pigment having a refractive index of greater than or equal to 2.5.

Abstract: Disclosed is an environmentally-friendly sheet using a PLA resin. The environmentally-friendly sheet using the PLA resin according to the present invention comprises: a back layer; a printed layer which is formed on the upper part of the back layer, wherein a printing pattern is formed on the upper surface thereof; and a transparent layer formed on the upper part of the printed layer, wherein one or more of the back layer, the printed layer, and the transparent layer have a PLA (polylactic acid) resin.

Abstract: The object of the invention consist of a process for the manufacture of aqueous suspensions of calcium carbonate using an acrylic polymer with an average by weight molecular weight of between 8,000 g/mole and 15,000 g/mole and a molar content of less than 20% of polymeric chains of molecular weight less than 3,000 g/mole. It also concerns the aqueous suspensions obtained, possibly dried, and their uses in the paper, paint, plastics and mastics industry.

Abstract: The present invention consists of the use, in a chlorinated and filled thermoplastic composition containing at least one chlorinated thermoplastic resin and at least one mineral filler, as an agent improving the thermal stability and UV resistance of the said composition, of a linear amphiphilic copolymer characterized in that: it consists of at least one hydrophilic monomer and at least one hydrophobic monomer, it has an average molar mass by weight of between 5,000 g/mol and 20,000 g/mol and a polymolecularity index less than or equal to 3, and preferentially an average molar mass by weight of between 10,000 g/mol and 15,000 g/mol, and a polymolecularity index less than or equal to 2.5. It also concerns a manufacturing process for a chlorinated and filled thermoplastic composition implementing the said copolymer, as well as the composition obtained directly by the said process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a. from 35 to 80 vol % of a thermoplastic polymer; b. from 5 to 45 vol % of a thermally insulative filler with an intrinsic thermal conductivity less than or equal to 10 W/mK; and c. from 5 to 15 vol % of a thermally conductive filler with an intrinsic thermal conductivity greater than or equal to 50 W/mK, wherein the composition is characterized by: i. a thermal conductivity of at least 1.0 W/mK; ii. a thermal conductivity of at least 7 times the total filler volume fraction times the thermal conductivity of the pure thermoplastic polymer; and iii. a volume resistivity of at least 107 Ohm·cm. Also disclosed are articles and methods of use therefor.

Abstract: Disclosed is an amorphous copolyester polymerized of a diacid and diols. The diacid is selected from a group consisting of terephthalic acid, 5-tert-butylisophthalic acid, and dimethyl 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate. The diols are selected at least two from a group consisting of ethylene glycol, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, and tricyclodecanedimethanol. The molar ratio of the tricyclodecanedimethanol is 30% to 95% of the diols.

Abstract: An elastomeric article comprising at least one elastomer and precipitated calcium carbonate particles, wherein the sphere equivalent particle size of said precipitated calcium carbonate particles is less than 1.0 ?m. The elastomeric article is preferably produced using a latex dipping process, and is particularly suitable for use as a glove, a condom, or a balloon.

Abstract: A curable coating composition that exhibits improved cure and adhesion to various substrates, especially synthetic textiles used in the manufacture of air bags, and good air pressure holding performance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biodegradable polyester mixture comprising 45 to 95 wt %, based on the total weight of polyester I and II, of a polyester I constructed from an aliphatic C9-C18 dicarboxylic acid or a C9-C18 dicarboxylic acid derivative; terephthalic acid or a terephthalic acid derivative; a C3-C6 diol; an at least trihydric alcohol; and a chain extender. The biodegradable polyester mixture further comprises 5 to 55 wt %, based on the total weight of polyester I and II, of a polyester II constructed from an aliphatic C4-C6 dicarboxylic acid or a C4-C6 dicarboxylic acid derivative; terephthalic acid or a terephthalic acid derivative; a C3-C6 diol; an at least trihydric alcohol; and a chain extender. The biodegradable polyester mixture further comprises 10 to 25 wt %, based on the total weight, of calcium carbonate; and 3 to 15 wt %, based on the total weight, of talc.

Abstract: A flooring product is provided comprising at least one layer including a polymeric binder comprising at least one thermoplastic polyester resin, wherein the polyester resin comprises at least one renewable component. A flooring product is also provided that includes at least one layer comprising filler and at least one thermoplastic, high molecular weight polyester resin. The flooring product may also qualify for at least one point under the LEED System. A composition is also provided that can be melt mixed in low intensity mixers and processed into flooring layers.

Abstract: Heat-sealable polyolefin film made of or comprising at least one layer of a polyolefin composition comprising (percent by weight): A) 20% to 80% of a heterophasic polyolefin composition comprising: AI) 3% to 30% by weight of a crystalline olefin polymer fraction; AII) 70% to 97% by weight of an elastomeric fraction comprising at least an elastomeric copolymer of propylene or ethylene with 12 to 88% by weight of at least one ?-olefin of formula H2C?CHR, where R is H or a C2-C10 linear or branched alkyl, optionally containing 0.5 to 5% by weight of a diene, and having solubility in xylene at room temperature greater than 50% by weight; B) 20% to 80% of at least one filler.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a melt processible theromoplastic composition, comprising a major proportion of a base polymer comprising a first melt processible thermoplastic polymer having a first Fedor's solubility parameter and a first viscosity; and a combination of a carrier polymer and a surface modifying additive, the carrier polymer comprising a second melt processible thermoplastic polymer which has a second Fedor's solubility parameter that is at least about 2.5 (J/cm3)1/2 lower than the first Fedor's solubility parameter, and a second viscosity, the carrier polymer being adhered to the surface modifying additive, and wherein the first viscosity is at least about 10 times the second viscosity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber reinforced composite material. In an embodiment, the composite material includes a PLLA fiber material and a matrix material that does not have the same chemical element composition as the fiber material. Other fiber reinforced composite materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions comprising unsaturated resin and catalyst comprising transition metal, such as a complex of ligands and transition metals. The compositions may further comprise filler or rheology modifiers.

Abstract: Crosslinkable compositions contain a calcium carbonate-rich filler coated with a carboxylic acid of the formula R4—(OCR32—C(?O)OH)y. The compositions exhibit low modulus, good adhesion to substrates, and low skin formation time.

Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) a diorganopolysiloxane, (B) an alkoxysilane compound and/or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof, (C) a curing catalyst, and (D) an organic compound having at least one fatty acid ester radical —OC(?O)CH2R3 (wherein R3 is H or a monovalent hydrocarbon radical) and 0, 1 or 2 hydroxyl radicals effectively cures to glass and fluoropolymer-coated aluminum without a need for primer and has storage stability in a sealed package.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-resistant composition, a fiber-reinforced polyurethane composite comprising the flame-resistant composition and the use thereof. In particular, the invention describes a flame-resistant polyurethane-composite forming composition and a combustion-modified, fiber-reinforced polyurethane composite comprising the flame-resistant polyurethane-composite forming composition, for applications in vehicles and for building products. The invention also describes a long-fiber injection molding process for the preparation of the combustion-modified, fiber-reinforced polyurethane composite. The fiber-reinforced polyurethane composite of the invention show improved fire-reaction behaviour, measured as Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI), and a reduced smoke production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-time applicable two-component coating composition for a chrome-plated surface and, more particularly, to a one-time applicable two-component coating composition which can be applied to a chrome-plated surface once because it is used instead of a commercially available two-time applicable coating composition including a primer coating material and a finish coating material and which can satisfy the adhesiveness, chipping resistance and other physical properties necessary for automobile exterior painting materials.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a thermoplastic resin composition for a reflector plate with which it is possible to obtain a molded article having excellent moldability, high mechanical strength, excellent heat resistance and a high reflectance that is stable over time, and it is possible to obtain a reflector plate with which there is little reduction in reflectance due to heating. The thermoplastic resin composition for a reflector of the invention comprises 30 to 80 weight % of a thermoplastic resin (A) having structural units containing carbonyl groups and a melting point or glass transition temperature of 250° C. or higher, 10 to 50 weight % of an inorganic filler (B) containing an inorganic filler (B-1) that comprises a carbonyl structure and has an aspect ratio of 10 to 100, and 5 to 50 weight % of a white pigment (C).

Abstract: Provided are a resin composition for general-purpose LED reflectors, which discolors little through thermal deterioration and is excellent in heat discoloration resistance, which can provide an LED lamp using it and having a long life, which is relatively inexpensive and has good storage stability, and which is excellent in handleability and workability, and an LED reflector and an LED luminaire using the resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition useful as a contact adhesive which has a high rate of initial tack development, high tack strength, and long retention time of the developed tack. The curable composition includes an organic polymer (Q) containing a reactive silyl group, and a linear organic polymer (P) having a number average molecular weight larger than that of the polymer (Q) and having a reactive silyl group containing three hydrolyzable groups at only one terminal. The organic polymer (P) and the organic polymer (Q) are mixed at a mixing ratio (P):(Q), in terms of parts by weight, of 60:40 to 5:95.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composites comprising inorganic micro pigments and/or fillers in the form of surface-phosphated microparticles, whose surface is at least partially coated with finely divided with alkaline earth carbonate nanoparticles by means of binders based on copolymers comprising as the monomers one or more dicarboxylic acids and one or more monomers from the group of diamines, triamines, dialkanolamines or trialkanolamines and epichlorohydrin, a method for producing such composites, aqueous slurries thereof and the use thereof in papermaking or in the field of production of paints and plastics as well as the use of the binders for the coating of microparticles with nano alkaline earth carbonate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable polyester film comprising: i) from 75 to 100% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to ii, of a biodegradable polyester based on aliphatic and/or aromatic dicarboxylic acids and on an aliphatic dihydroxy compound; ii) from 0 to 25% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to ii, of polylactic acid; iii) from 10 to 25% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to v, of calcium carbonate; iv) from 3 to 15% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to v, of talc; v) from 0 to 1% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to v, of a copolymer which contains epoxy groups and is based on styrene, acrylic ester, and/or methacrylic ester; vi) from 0 to 2% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to v, of 2-(4,6-bisbiphenyl-4-yl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-5-(2-ethyl-(n)-hexyloxy)phenol.

Abstract: A joint compound with improved crack resistance is formed by combining water, a filler such as calcium carbonate, a latex emulsion binder, a thickening system such as methylhydroxyethyl cellulose, and nanocrystalline cellulose. The nanocrystalline cellulose is provided in an amount effective to reduce the crack formation during drying.

Abstract: Room temperature vulcanisable (RTV) silicone compositions which are storage stable, have good freeze/thaw characteristics in the absence of polar solvents and which cure to a low modulus silicone elastomer and a process for making same. The composition contains (i) 100 parts by weight of a hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane having a viscosity at 25° C., of from 5 to 100 Pa·s (ii) one or more fillers, optionally treated to be rendered hydrophobic, (iii) from 2.5 to 10 parts by weight of methylvinyldi(N-ethylacetamido)silane, (iv) from 1 to 6 parts by weight of an aminoxysilicon compound having from 1 to 100 silicon atoms per molecule and from 3 to 10 aminoxy groups per molecule. The composition no i.e. zero (0) parts of a polar solvent selected from, N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), acetonitrile and N-n-butylacetamide and does not visibly partially crystallize when stored at a temperature of 5° C. or less.

Abstract: A thermoplastic compound is disclosed, comprising polyhydroxyalkanoate and an effective amount of a nucleating agent of surface treated precipitated calcium carbonate. Optionally the compound also includes additional polymers and functional additives to modify physical properties of the compound. Molded or extruded plastic articles can be made from the compound. The compound has a crystallization temperature of more than about 108° C.

Abstract: There is provided herein a one-part room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone based air and water barrier composition comprising silanol-terminated diorganopolysiloxane polymer; fumed silica; stearic acid treated ground calcium carbonate extending filler; polyalkoxy crosslinking agent; metal chelate condensation cure catalyst; and, an adhesion promoter. There is also provided a wall assembly comprising said composition.

Abstract: An aqueous solution of an acrylic acid polymer which contains bound phosphonite groups is provided. The acrylic acid polymer is prepared by a feed operation polymerization which results in the formation of phosphinite groups bound within the acrylic acid polymer chain. The dried acrylic acid polymer is also provided. Dispersions of inorganic pigments prepared in the presence of the acrylic acid polymer or the aqueous solution of the acrylic acid polymer are also provided.

Abstract: What is described is a transparent polyamide-imide based on one or more different imido-dicarboxylic acids (AB) or derivatives thereof, and cycloaliphatic diamines (C) comprising 6 to 24 carbon atoms, wherein the imido-dicarboxylic acids (AB) or derivatives thereof are selected from the group of imido-dicarboxylic acids (AB) having the following structural formulas: wherein: ASL=(CH2)5-11, phenylene, (ylomethyl)phenyl, bis(ylomethyl)benzene, cyclohexanediyl, (ylomethyl)cyclohexyl, bis(ylomethyl)cyclohexane, cyclopentanediyl, (ylomethyl)cyclopentyl, bis(ylomethyl)cyclopentane, R?OH, O-alkyl, O-aryl, Cl, NH-ASL-COOH, Br, O—(CO)-alkyl, O—(CO)-aryl, R1=H, methyl, ethyl, propyl, with the provision that the ring can be substituted once or twice, and, with double substitution of the ring, the two substituents can be selected from the group, but may be different, and also moulding compounds based thereon, a method for production, and uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filler or a filler mixture containing carbonate, as well as to a process for manufacturing the same by precipitating the filler directly into the pulp or, as a separate process without the presence of fibres, particularly from the wire water of the paper or board manufacture. The invention also relates to a fibre product containing this filler, such as a paper or board product, or a plastic, rubber, concrete or paint product.

Abstract: This invention describes a thermoplastic moulding compound, specifically a polyamide moulding compound, consisting of: (A) 20-88% by weight thermoplastic synthetic, preferably polyamide; (B) 10-70% by weight fibre-shaped aggregates; (B1) 10-70% by weight glass fibres that consist primarily of silicon dioxide, aluminium oxide, and magnesium oxide; (B2) 0-20% by weight glass fibres that differ from the fibres in components (B1); (B3) 0-20% by weight additional fibre-shaped aggregates that differ from the fibres in components (B1) and (B2), are not based on glass, and are selected from the following group: carbon fibres, graphite fibres, aramide fibres, nanotubes; (C) 2-40% by weight particulate filler material; (D) 0-2% by weight additives; whereby the sum of (A) through (D) equals 100% weight.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of stabilizing high solid slurries, like kaolin slurries, the method comprises causticizing the sodium polycrylate or polyacrylic acid used in a dispersant blend to a pH of above 9. The method comprises a homogeneous dispersant blend of sodium carbonate, sodium polyacrylate, sodium silicate, and sodium hydroxide. This invention is also directed to a method of stabilizing high solid slurries, like kaolin slurries, by adding sodium polyacrylate at an acidic pH range or polyacrylic acid solution to the slurries: and adding a blend of soda ash and sodium silicate to the slurries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing shrink films comprising: A) from 20 to 90% by weight of a biodegradable, aliphatic-aromatic polyester and B) from 10 to 80% by weight of one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of: polylactic acid, polypropylene carbonate, polycaprolactone, polyhydroxyalkanoate, chitosan, gluten, and one or more aliphatic/aromatic polyesters, such as polybutylene succinate, polybutylene succinate adipate, or polybutylene succinate sebacate, or polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate; and C) from 0 to 2% by weight of a compatibilizer, where a blow-up ratio smaller than or equal to 4:1 is selected.

Abstract: A fire-extinguishing aerosol composition for common electric apparatuses is disclosed, which includes oxidant, combustible, adhesive and additive. The composition of the present invention is characterized in that the oxidant is the mixture of the potassium salt and the strontium salt, in which the content of the potassium salt oxidant is more than or equal to 15 mass % to less than 20 mass % of the total mass of the composition, and the content of the strontium salt oxidant is more than 48 mass % to less than or equal to 52 mass % of the total mass of the composition. In the fire-extinguishing aerosol composition of the present invention, the mean particle diameter of all components is less than or equal to 50 ?m. After quenching the fire in a space with the heavy current electric apparatus, the fire-extinguishing aerosol composition of the present invention can ensure that the insulation resistance of the common electric apparatus is ranged from 20M? to 100M?.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of submicron natural ground calcium carbonate particles contained in a liquid binder, wherein the resultant coating may constitute either a clear coat or a glossing and opacifying coating, depending upon the presence of certain additives such as a mineral pigment (e.g., TiO2). The composition is characterised in that comprises, in the case of a clear coating, at least one ground natural calcium carbonate having a median diameter of between 0.05 and 0.15 ?m, while in the case of a glossing and opacifying coating, at least one ground natural calcium carbonate having a median diameter of between 0.05 and 0.3 ?m and at least one pigment having a refractive index of greater than or equal to 2.5.

Abstract: A flooring product comprises a heterogeneous design layer having multiple regions wherein two regions comprise compositions having different recycle content or renewable content. The thickness of the design layer may be greater than the dimensions of the regions or the regions may extending from the top surface of the layer to the bottom surface of the design layer. The heterogeneous layer may be composed of consolidated particles/chips which may contain a polyester binder system with a renewable component. Additionally, a method for making a heterogeneous layer having a target wt % recycle content or renewable content is also disclosed.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a semi-rigid or flexible and low-gloss impact-reinforced acrylic material. The acrylic material according to the invention comprises a nanostructured matrix constituted of at least one thermoplastic acrylic block copolymer and at least one highly crosslinked acrylic copolymer. The matrix comprises at least one thermoplastic acrylic block copolymer. The highly crosslinked acrylic copolymer comprises, as sole monomer or as predominate monomer, MMA, that is to say that it comprises, by weight, more than 50%, advantageously more than 65% of MMA. The acrylic material according to the invention comprises from 60% to 99% by weight of matrix for 40% to 1% by weight of crosslinked copolymer. These materials may be converted by injection molding, extrusion, co-extrusion, extrusion-blow molding for producing parts, profiles, sheets or films for example.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electrostatic dissipative polycarbonate compositions that are prepared by combining an aromatic polycarbonate polymer with a thermoplastic polyurethane based inherently dissipative polymer and a compatibilizer component that comprises a second thermoplastic polyurethane. This second thermoplastic polyurethane is a reaction product of (a) at least one polyol intermediate, (b) at least one diisocyanate, and (c) at least one chain extender, wherein (a), the polyol intermediate comprises a polycaprolactone polyol, a polycarbonate polyol, or combinations thereof.

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: Described herein are carpet backing compositions prepared with paint. These compositions have (a) one or more first polymers, (b) one or more second polymers derived from a latex paint, (c) a filler, (d) a froth aid, and (e) a thickener. The compositions described herein solve several technical problems which have heretofore been inadequately addressed. The compositions described herein accept the required filler loading, can be applied easily without interference by paint components, have high solids contents, and dry or cure quickly. Methods for making the compositions and articles comprising the compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a comb polymer for preparing a slurry, said slurry comprising calcium carbonate, the viscosity of said aqueous slurry as measured by a HAAKE Rheostress rheometer ranging from 25 to 1000 mPa·s measured at 20° C. and at 90° C.

Abstract: A condensation reaction curable composition comprises a silyl phosphate catalyst, and a polyorganosiloxane polyoxyalkylene block copolymer having one or more polyorganosiloxane blocks and one or more polyoxyalkylene blocks linked to each other via divalent radicals which comprises at least two silicon-bonded alkoxy groups, preferably of the form PS-(A-PO)m-(A-PS)n, wherein PO is a polyoxyalkylene block, PS represents a polyorganosiloxane block, A is a divalent radical, subscripts m and n have independently a value of at least 1, comprising at least one alkoxy-substituted siloxane unit of the formula (R?)q(OR)—SiO3-q/2, wherein R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and each R? represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or an alkoxy group of the formula —OR and subscript q has a value of 0, 1 or 2, provided at least two silicon-bonded groups OR are present in the block copolymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an acrylic copolymer additive useful as a process aid in highly filled polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) composites. The acrylic additive is especially useful in highly filled PVC flooring tiles, rolled flooring, pipe and siding. The acrylic copolymer additive contains from 50 to 79 weight percent of methyl methacrylate monomer units, and has a Tg of less than 90° C.