Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric materials including a glycosaminoglycan networked with a polyolefin-containing polymer. The present invention also relates to hydrogels containing the polymeric materials. The present invention further relates to methods of synthesizing the polymeric materials and hydrogels of the present invention.

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a particulate material includes alumina hydrate. The particulate material has a 500 psi Compaction Volume Ratio of at least about 4.0 cc/cc.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible, halogen-free, flame retardant composition. The composition includes from about 25 wt % to about 95 wt % of a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU); from about 5 wt % to about 50 wt % of an olefin block copolymer (OBC); and from about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % of a flame retardant. The flame retardant is selected from resorcinol bis(diphenyl 5 phosphate) (RDP), bis diphenyl phosphate (BDP), bisphenol-A bis(diphenyl phosphate) (BPADP), aluminum trihydrate (ATH), a nitrogen/phosphorus-based halogen-free flame retardant, epoxidized novolac resin, and combinations thereof. The composition requires no compatibilizer for the TPU and OBC. The composition finds application in wire and cable structures.

Abstract: A non-halogenated elastomeric latex is disclosed, using as flame retardants, an aqueous dispersion of organoclay and a conventional non-halogenated flame retardant, of which less is needed than conventionally, because of the use of the organoclay. The latex can become a film, sheet, or other article.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to a coated print medium, a method of preparing a print medium, and a printing system. The coated print medium can comprise a substrate and a coating applied to the substrate. The coating can include, by solids, 20 wt % to 90 wt % of non-film forming polymer particulates having a particle size from 50 nm to 300 nm and a glass transition temperature greater than 85° C.; 1 wt % to 25 wt % water soluble polymer binder; 0.1 wt % to 5 wt % fixing agent; and 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % slip aid.

Abstract: A pigmented latex composition having a solids content in a range from 60 wt % to 95 wt % includes a) an aqueous dispersion of a polymeric binder that is a copolymer including units of vinyl acetate, ethylene and at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or salt thereof, the polymeric binder constituting in a range from 10 wt % to 30 wt % of the composition; wherein vinyl acetate units constitute in a range of 70-95 wt % of the polymeric binder, ethylene units constitute in a range of 5-30 wt % of the polymeric binder and ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid units constitute in a range from 0.75 wt % to 5 wt % of the polymeric binder; the aqueous dispersion of the polymeric binder is free of alkylphenol ethoxylate surfactants and phosphate ester surfactants; and the polymeric binder has a weight average particle size in a range from 0.1 ?m to 0.

Abstract: Use of thermoplastic molding compositions comprising, as essential components, A) from 29 to 99.95% by weight of a polyester, B) from 0.25 to 3.0% by weight of alkali metal oxoaluminates, or alkali metal salts of cyanic acid, isocyanic acid, thiocyanic acid, or metaboric acid, or a mixture of these, based on 100% by weight of A) and B), and also moreover C) from 0 to 70% by weight of further additives, where the total of the % by weight values for A) to C) is 100%, for producing laser-transparent moldings of any type.

Abstract: Hybrid compositions are provided. The hybrid composition includes poly-4-vinylphenol, sodium compound and aluminum compound. A content of the poly-4-vinylphenol to a total weight of the poly-4-vinylphenol, the sodium compound and the aluminum compound is 69 wt % to 99.89 wt %. A content of the sodium compound to a total weight of the poly-4-vinylphenol, the sodium compound and the aluminum compound is 0.01 wt % to 1 wt %. A content of the aluminum compound to a total weight of the poly-4-vinylphenol, the sodium compound and the aluminum compound is 0.1 wt % to 30 wt %.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a composition which contains polylactic acid and has excellent heat stability, mechanical strength and color. The composition contains 0.001 to 0.1 part by weight of a metal catalyst and 0.001 to 0.5 part by weight of a phosphono-fatty acid ester based on 100 parts by weight of polylactic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition comprising: (A) a thermoplastic resin, (B) a granular material which has a number average particle diameter of 0.5 to 5 mm and is obtainable by granulating a fiber mainly having alumina with a number average fiber diameter of 1 to 50 ?m, and (C) a filler composed of a material of which electric resistivity at 300 K is 102 ?m or less. The resin composition can be molded into a molded article with electric insulation. The electric resistivity of the molded article has sufficient electric insulation in applications such as in electric and electronic parts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating formed from a composition containing a film-forming resin and a plurality of particles dispersed in the resin. The average particle size of the particles is 0.1 to 50 microns, and the particles have a hardness sufficient to impart greater mar and/or scratch resistance to the coating as compared to a coating where no particles are present. Also, the difference between the refractive ranges from 1 to 1.5. A method for preparing a powder coating including the particles also is provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of silyl terminated organic polymers in phenylorganosiloxane based silicone sealant formulations containing silyl terminated organic polymers are described. Subsequent to cure the compositions, provide sealants exhibiting superior mechanical properties, particularly with respect to elongation, tensile strength and adhesion on glass. The composition comprises a phenylorganosiloxane having terminal groups selected from —OH or hydrolysable groups and unsaturated groups. Typically the phenylorganosiloxane has a viscosity of at least 10000 mPa.s at 25° C. Other ingredients include either: (i) one or more organic polymers having terminal and/or pendent silyl groups containing —OH functional groups or hydrolysable functional groups, or (ii) one or more organic polymers having terminal and/or pendent silyl groups containing one or more unsaturated groups, selected in accordance with the terminal groups of (a) as well as fillers, cross-linkers and catalyst.

Abstract: There are disclosed a water-absorbent resin composition and its production process, wherein the water-absorbent resin composition causes little gel-blocking and is excellent in the liquid permeability and liquid diffusibility and is high also in the absorption performances and further is strong also against the physical damage; and there are further disclosed a water-absorbent resin composition and its production process, wherein the water-absorbent resin composition has the following further advantages, in addition to the above, of involving little segregation of the metal compound and further having a dust prevention effect.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating material for forming a gas barrier. The coating material includes a polyalcohol polymer, a polycarboxylic acid polymer, and a divalent or higher-valent metal compound whose surface is coated with a poorly water-soluble component, or alternatively a monovalent metal compound whose surface is coated with a poorly water-soluble component and a divalent or higher-valent metal compound whose surface is coated with a poorly water-soluble component. By applying this coating material to a plastic substrate layer, a gas-barrier multilayer body having a gas-barrier layer formed thereon is obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilizer system comprising a thermal stabilizer and a supported, at least partly calcined dolomite of the formula Mt1X1*CaX2 where Mt1=Mg or Zn; X1=O or (OH)2; X2=O; (OH)2 or CO3, wherein the calcined dolomite has been supported with a metal perchlorate of the formula Mt2(ClO4)m*nH2O where Mt2=Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Ba, Zn, Al, La, Ce; m=1, 2 or 3, m being selected so as to compensate for the charge of the metal ion Mt2; n=0 to 3 and wherein the stabilizer system does not comprise any of the compounds selected from the group consisting of (B) and (C) when Mt1 is Mg, and wherein (B) at least one nitrogen-containing organic compound is selected from the group consisting of (B1) and (B2), (B1) being a tert-alkanolamine and (B2) being an enaminone or a urea, and (C) an alkaline earth metal aluminohydroxocarbonate of the formula (C) (M1?xZnx)yAl2(OH)4+2y CO3* zH2O (C) where M=magnesium or/and calcium; x=0 to 0.5; y=2 to 8 and z=0 to 12.

Abstract: A method of preparing a stable dispersion of flocculated filler particles for use in papermaking processes comprises sequential addition of a first flocculating agent to an aqueous dispersion of filler particles followed by shearing of the dispersion, followed by addition of a second flocculating agent to the dispersion and further shearing of the resultant filler flocs to the desired particle size resulting in shear resistant filler flocs with a defined and controllable size distribution. In addition, a neutralizing coagulant can be added to the dispersion to partially or completely neutralize the charge of the filler before the first flocculating agent is added.

Abstract: A compatibilizer blend having at least one compatibilizer and at least one desiccant to address the presence of certain interfering components, such as water, in a polymeric matrix.

Abstract: A photocurable ink composition includes: a polymerizable compound; a radical photopolymerization initiator; a hindered amine compound; and a metallic pigment, the polymerizable compound including an active hydrogen-containing functional group.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide absorbent and a dispersion aid are mixed and subjected to a dispersion treatment at least one selected from a supercritical fluid treatment, ultrasonication, and a stirring treatment. The mixture is subsequently added to a resin, thereby obtaining a resin material having good carbon dioxide emission reduction effects.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide resin composition, including: a polyamide (A) containing a diamine unit including 70 mol % or more of a p-xylylenediamine unit and a dicarboxylic acid unit including 70 mol % or more of a linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid unit having 6 to 18 carbon atoms; and a filler (B), in which the polyamide (A) includes a polyamide having a phosphorus atom concentration of 50 to 1,000 ppm and a YI value of 10 or less in a color difference test in accordance with JIS-K-7105, and a content of the filler (B) is 1 to 200 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polyamide (A).

Abstract: The present invention provides a highly thermal conductive compound which has a high thermal conductivity, has a high consistency and a good coating workableness, and is excellent in thermal stability at a high temperature. A highly thermal conductive compound containing (A) 85 to 97% by mass of an inorganic powder filler, (B) 2 to 15% by mass of a base oil, and (C) 0.001 to 10% by mass of a compound represented by Y—(—R2—COO—)n—R1—X (wherein R1 and R2 each is a bivalent hydrocarbon group having a linear or branched chain having 1 to 36 carbon atoms, n is 1 to 15, X and Y each is at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group and a hydroxyl group or a hydrogen atom, and at least one of X and Y is a carboxyl group or a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: An organic/inorganic hybrid material is provided, which includes an organic polymer and a plurality of inorganic nanoparticles, wherein the inorganic nanoparticles are self-connected or connected via a linker to constitute an inorganic network structure. By forming the inorganic network structure through interconnection of inorganic nanoparticles, the inorganic content in the hybrid materials can be drastically increased to improve the properties thereof. A method for fabricating the organic/inorganic hybrid material is also provided.

Abstract: The drying time for aqueous asphalt emulsions used in the roofing and other waterproofing industries is shortened by separately applying an emulsion breaking agent to the substrate to be waterproofed, to the aqueous asphalt emulsion after it is applied, or both.

Abstract: A rubber composition that can be used for the manufacture of tires, based on at least one diene elastomer; one sulphur-based crosslinking system; one inorganic filler as reinforcing filler; one coupling agent of general formula I below: (HO)3-nR1nSi—Z—Sm—R2 wherein in which: R1, which are identical or different, each represent a monovalent hydrocarbon-based group chosen from alkyls, which are linear or branched, cycloalkyls or aryls, having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; R2 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon-based group chosen from alkyls, which are linear or branched, cycloalkyls or aryls, having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; Z represents a divalent bonding group comprising from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; n is an integer equal to 0, 1 or 2; and m is a number greater than or equal to 2.

Abstract: A polymer and methods of producing the polymer for use, for instance, in mineral processing, including kaolin and calcium carbonate beneficiation are discussed. The method of producing the polymer can include polymerizing at least one monomer in the presence of a polymerization initiator, a chain transfer agent, and a polymerization stabilizer to produce a polymer containing at least one carboxylic acid, wherein the at least one monomer includes an unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer, and wherein the polymer containing at least one carboxylic acid is stable and has a molecular weight of about 1000 g/mol to about 10,000 g/mol.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser member includes a substrate layer comprising a polyamideimide/polybenzimidazole polymer blend. A method of manufacturing the fuser member is described.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to solid surface sheets and methods of making solid surface sheets, wherein the method comprises dissolving post-consumer recycled polystyrene in a first liquid resin precursor to form a blend, solidifying the blend via curing, grinding the solidified blend into recycled particles, adding the recycled particles and filler into a second liquid resin precursor to produce a solid surface precursor, and molding and curing the solid surface precursor to produce the solid surface sheet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable precursor of a fire-retardant, low-density and essentially halogen-free epoxy composition comprising (i) 10 to 70 weight percent of at least one organic epoxide compound with an epoxide functionality of at least one, (ii) 1 to 55 weight percent of at least one epoxide hardener, (iii) 5 to 50 weight percent of an essentially halogen-free fire-retardant system that includes a mixture of: (1) at least one compound selected from the group comprising alkaline earth metal hydroxides and aluminium group hydroxides, and (2) at least one phosphorous-containing material, (iv) 10 to 60 weight percent of a filler system capable of reducing the density of the precursor that includes a mixture of (1) at least one low-density inorganic filler having a density of between 0.1 to 0.5 g cm?3?, (2) at least one low-density organic filler having a density of between 0.01 to 0.30 g/cm?3? and being compressible.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition and a prepreg or laminate using the same are provided. The thermosetting resin composition includes an epoxy resin and a curing agent, in which the curing agent is a dual-curing agent system formed with a multi-functional aromatic polyester curing agent in combination with a phenolphthalein benzoxazine phenol aldehyde or a poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride). An organic or inorganic fiber reinforced material is impregnated with the thermosetting resin composition to form a prepreg, and the prepreg is bonded to a substrate with a metal foil disposed thereon, to form a laminate.

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a particulate material includes alumina hydrate. The particulate material has a 500 psi Compaction Volume Ratio of at least about 4.0 cc/cc.

Abstract: A process for producing particle-reinforced composite materials through utilization of an in situ reaction to produce a uniform dispersion of a fine particulate reinforcement phase. The process includes forming a melt of a first material, and then introducing particles of a second material into the melt and subjecting the melt to high-intensity acoustic vibration. A chemical reaction initiates between the first and second materials to produce reaction products in the melt. The reaction products comprise a solid particulate phase, and the high-intensity acoustic vibration fragments and/or separates the reaction products into solid particles that are dispersed in the melt and are smaller than the particles of the second material. Also encompassed are particle-reinforced composite materials produced by such a process.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for detachable adhesive bonds is based on adhesive matrices and expansion material, the particles of the expansion material being at least partially encapsulated.

Abstract: The invention provides a fire resistant material and a formulation thereof. The formulation comprises a liquid suspension of a modified inorganic particle and an organic component. The modified inorganic particle comprises an inorganic particle with hydroxyl groups and a surface modifier coupled to the inorganic particle via a urethane linkage, wherein the surface modifier has an ethylenically unsaturated end group. The organic component comprises a monomer, oligomer, prepolymer, polymer, or combinations thereof, capable of reacting with the ethylenically unsaturated end group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition, comprising: (i) at least one thermoplastic resin having a glass transition temperature of at least about 220° C.; (ii) at least one phenylalkoxysilane, biphenol, trisilanolphenyl polyhedral oligomeric silesquioxane, or mixture of two or more thereof; (iii) inorganic particulates having an average particle size in the range up to about 100 nanometers dispersed in the thermoplastic resin, the inorganic particulates having an index of refraction in the range from about 1.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a polymer composition comprising one of poly-D-lactide and poly-L-lactide bonded to an anionic clay mineral and the other of poly-D-lactide and poly-L-lactide not bonded to the anionic clay mineral. In a preferred embodiment, the anionic clay mineral is a hydrotalcite or a meixnerite. The polylactide composition according to the invention combines a high polymerisation rate with a low amount of contaminants in the system.

Abstract: There are disclosed insulated ultrafine powder comprising electroconductive ultrafine powder which is in the form of sphere, spheroid or acicular each having a minor axis in the range of 1 to 100 nm and an insulating film applied thereto; a process for producing the same which is capable of covering the surfaces of the insulated ultrafine powder with the insulating film having a thickness in the range of 0.3 to 100 nm without causing any clearance or vacancy; and a resin composite material which uses the same. A high dielectric constant of the material is assured by adding a small amount of insulated ultrafine powder wherein an insulating film is applied to the electroconductive ultrafine powder, while maintaining the processability and moldability that are the characteristics inherent in a resin material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant polymer composition comprising (A) an ethylene copolymer comprising alkyl acrylate comonomer units, (B) uncoated aluminum hydroxide as inorganic filler, and (C) an ethylene copolymer comprising maleic anhydride units in an amount of 0.6 to 5 wt. %, an article comprising such a composition, the use of such a composition for producing a layer in a wire or cable and the use of an ethylene copolymer comprising maleic anhydride units for producing a wire or cable fulfilling the requirements of class D of the FIPEC test according to prEN 50399:2007./.

Abstract: The separator for an electrochemical device of the present invention includes inorganic fine particles and a fibrous material or microporous film. Primary particles of the inorganic fine particles can be approximated to a geometric shape, and a difference between a theoretical specific surface area and an actual specific surface area of the inorganic fine particles is within ±15% relative to the theoretical specific surface area, where the theoretical specific surface area of the inorganic fine particles is calculated from a surface area, a volume and a true density of the primary particles of the inorganic fine particles, which are determined through approximation of the primary particles of the inorganic fine particles to the geometric shape, and the actual specific surface area of the inorganic fine particles is measured by the BET method.

Abstract: A powder can be produced by immersing microparticles (2) in a first solution (4) which contains coupling molecules (5), and then in a second solution (10) which contains the nanoparticles (12), thereby producing microparticles (2) with nanoparticles (12) attached thereto. The particles form powder particles (14) which allow nanoparticles (12) that are smaller than approximately 5 [mu] to be applied to a component by cold gas spraying.

Abstract: Polymer composite roofing materials are provided which contain resin, and about 20-75 wt. % fillers and additives, in which the fillers contain at least one bulk filler for reducing the amount of resin needed to make the roofing material, and at least one aesthetically functional filler for providing the roofing material with an aesthetic appearance. The bulk filler and the aesthetically functional filler of this embodiment are non-toxic, resistant to microbial attack, and have a Mohs hardness of less than about 5.

Abstract: The invention provides a dispersant for an aqueous dispersion of positively charged or chargeable solid particulates which comprises a compound having an anchoring moiety linked to a polymeric hydrophilic moiety, the anchoring moiety containing at least one acid and/or hydroxy group and having an overall acidity or neutrality and the polymeric moiety having a lower affinity for the particulate surface than the anchoring moiety. The anchoring moiety preferably contains at least two acid groups, preferably carboxylic acid groups, attached either in a [1,1], [1,2] or [1,3] relationship and is linked to the polymeric moiety, which is preferably derived from acrylamide or methacrylamide monomer units, preferably by a sulfur atom. The dispersant can reduce the viscosity of an aqueous dispersion of positively charged or chargeable solid particulates and can reduce the tendency of the resulting dispersion to form a gel or a yield stress material.

Abstract: A two component reactive composition is described, each component, before they are mixed together, contains a filler having thin platelet structure, e.g. a nanoclay, and a further filler that interacts with the platelets. The individual components can have a filler loading that makes them flowable and therefore the components can readily be mixed together for ready dispensing. When the components are mixed thoroughly together, the resulting resin may have a viscosity higher than that of the individual components. The loading of the filler is preferably chosen so that the resulting blended resin is capable of being applied on to a vertical surface without experiencing significant slump. The viscosity of the mixed material can be up to 5 to 10 times or more than that of the individual components before mixing. The composition can be used in adhesives, modelling pastes, coatings, sealants, putties, mastics, stopping compounds, caulking materials, encapsulants and surface coatings.

Abstract: Polymer-filler coupling compounds with the formula B-A-Sx—N are claimed. In these compounds, B is an azaheterocyclic oxygen or sulfur containing moiety, or an allyltin moiety; Sx is a polysulfide, where x is between 2 and about 10; A is a linking atom or group that forms a bridge between B and Sx; and N is a blocking group. Sx can be a disulfide. N can be a conventional blocking group or other group such as -A-B. Methods for using the polymer-filler coupling compounds to modify polymers containing unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds and promote filler dispersion are also claimed. Additionally, vulcanizable rubber compositions containing the polymer-filler coupling compounds and methods for making vulcanized rubber compositions using the polymer-filler coupling compounds are also claimed.

Abstract: A non-stick coating composition comprising a waterborne phenoxy resin, a crosslinker, a silicone compound, and a Fluoropolymer. An article, such as aluminum, may be coated with the composition. The composition may be multi-layers, but only the layers other than the first layer includes the silicone compound. The invention includes the method for applying the coating or coatings.

Abstract: A heat-resistant aluminum hydroxide which is prepared by subjecting a mixture of aluminum hydroxide with a reaction retardant for retarding the conversion aluminum hydroxide to boehmite, as a raw material, to the hydrothermal treatment or to pressurization and heating in a steam atmosphere; and a method for preparing a heat-resistant aluminum hydroxide which comprises subjecting a mixture of aluminum hydroxide with a reaction retardant for retarding the conversion aluminum hydroxide to boehmite as a raw material to the hydrothermal treatment, or to pressurization and heating in a steam atmosphere.

Abstract: Composite nanogranules from polymer/inorganic nanoparticle, especially first composite nanogranules which are formed from first polymer and inorganic nanoparticles, second composite nanogranules which are obtained by forming second polymer on the first composite nanogranules, third composite nanogranules which is obtained by forming third polymer on the second composite nanogranules, and Nth composite nanogranules which is obtained by forming Nth polymer on the (N?1)th composite nanogranules with the similar method, are disclosed. A composition comprising anyone of the composite nanogranules described above is disclosed. The preparation method thereof and use of the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Aqueous polymer dispersions, which, in addition to water and a dispersed copolymer composed of at least two monomers selected from the group consisting of ethylene, propylene, butylene, isoprene, butadiene, styrene, acrylonitrile, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid alkyl ester, methacrylic acid alkyl ester, vinyl ester, and vinyl chloride, also comprises a comb polymer having side chains that are bound to the main chain by ester or ether groups. The aqueous polymer dispersions are particularly suited for use together with hydraulic and latently hydraulic binding agents. The aqueous polymer dispersions are extremely efficient and result in a strong increase in the mechanical values and a relevant decrease in the porosity and the water absorption property.

Abstract: Fluid activatable adhesive compositions and activating fluid(s) for activating the adhesive composition are described herein. The adhesive compositions contain at least two polymers with different hydrophilicities. The hydrophilic polymer has quick tack when exposed to a hydrophilic solvent, such as water or other aqueous solvent, while the hydrophobic polymer provides strong adhesion to a paper or polymeric substrate. The adhesive composition may contain particulate fillers which enable fast exhaustion of the activation fluid out of the adhesive when applied to a substrate, thereby allowing the hydrophobic polymers of the adhesive composition to achieve strong adhesion of the liner-free label to the paper or polymeric substrate. The particulate fillers may also function as anti-blocking agents when liner-free label media are tightly wound in a roll.

Abstract: A monolithic refractory castable material comprises from about 25 to about 80 weight percent of graphite, from about 1 to about 15 weight percent of a water dispersible, curable phenolic novolac resin, and from about 70 to about 15 weight percent of one or more refractory aggregates, based on the weight of the monolithic refractory castable material. The monolithic refractory castable material is water dispersible and may be delivered to a structure surface by casting, pumping, shotcreting or gunning processes. In one embodiment, the monolithic refractory castable material may be employed to install or replace a blast furnace lining.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising A) from 19.9 to 69.99% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide B) from 30 to 80% by weight of an aluminum oxide C) from 0.01 to 30% by weight of diatomaceous earth D) from 0 to 30% by weight of further additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of A) to D) is 100%.