Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form a durable, abrasion resistant, tough, protective coating on a wide range of substrates. The coating system advantageously has excellent adhesion properties and can be directly coated onto stainless steel surfaces without requiring an intervening primer layer. Primer layers or other types of coatings can be used in combination with the coating system of the present invention if desired, however. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates such as intermodal, refrigerated cargo containers. The resultant coatings are flexible and impact resistant. Being water-based, the coating compositions have lower VOC emissions and less residual odor than solvent-based compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to solid forms of polymeric colorants and the methods and processes for manufacturing the solid colorants. These solid polymeric colorants may be provided in the form of a free-flowing powder and may be useful for coloring solid pucks, tablets, powder detergents, soaps, fertilizers, personal care products, adhesives, sealants, thermoplastic polymers, thermosetting polymers, and the like.

Abstract: The invention, provides a curable, formaldehyde free coating composition comprising a composition comprising a polyacid copolymer crosslinked with a hydroxyl group-containing compound and calcium aluminosilicate powder, panels coated with the coating composition, and a method of coating a panel with the coating composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are rubber compositions suitable for use in tire treads comprising (a) at least one conjugated diene polymer or copolymer; (b) at least one filler; (c) a curative package; and (d) at least one of: (i) from 0.2 to 10 phr of at least one halogenated hydrocarbon wax, or (ii) from 0.2 to 10 phr of at least one silicone-containing wax comprising a functionalized polyalkylsiloxane, a functionalized polyalkylsilsesquioxane resin, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the at least one halogenated hydrocarbon wax is a chlorinated hydrocarbon or a fluorinated hydrocarbon wax.

Abstract: An etch-resistant composition is provided. The etch-resistant composition comprises a polymer and a first organic solvent. The polymer is prepared by copolymerizing a polymerization unit comprising styrene-based monomer(s) and acrylate-based monomer(s), and has a weight average molecular weight of at least about 35,000. Based on the total weight of the etch-resistant composition, the amount of the polymer is about 20.0 to about 60.0 wt % and the amount of the solvent is about 40.0 to about 80.0 wt %. The etch-resistant composition can be used for preparing a selective emitter of a solar cell.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an elastomer composite creating a molded article having excellent heat resistance, anti-leakage and needle retaining properties. To attain the object, the present invention provides an elastomer composite comprising 100 parts by mass of a block copolymer mixture containing 10 to 90 parts by mass of a block copolymer A, and 90 to 10 parts by mass of a block copolymer P, with the total amount of said block copolymers A and P being 100 parts by mass, 100 to 300 parts by mass of a softener B, having a kinetic viscosity in the range of between 50 and 500 centistokes (cSt) at 40° C., 1 to 50 parts by mass of a propylene polymer C, having a modulus in bending in the range of between 1000 and 3000 MPa, and 1 to 50 parts by mass of an aromatic polymer D.

Abstract: Exemplary membranes, liquid compositions, and methods of the invention involve the use of a hydrophobic acrylic polymer and at least one water-soluble polymer (e.g., PVOH) for providing a water vapor permeable air barrier on construction surfaces. Unlike prior art vapor barriers, the present invention provides membranes having good crack-bridging and non-water-absorption characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new use for water-stable, oil-modified, nonreactive alkyd resins. It has now been found that such resins can be used as the predominant component of a construction adhesive employed in the manufacture of disposable absorbent articles, for example. As such, the construction adhesive need not employ plasticizers, tackifiers, and conventional polymers required by hot-melt adhesives typically used as construction adhesives. Furthermore, in the manufacture of disposable absorbent articles, the construction adhesive containing a water-stable, oil-modified, nonreactive, alkyd resin does not need to be processed or applied at the high temperatures required of construction adhesives containing reactive alkyds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of a polyolefin-based composition for manufacturing halogen-free, flame retardant, low smoke emission, thermoplastic insulations showing good electrical properties in water for use in electrical conductor cables. The composition applied as insulation, besides granting the above mentioned features, also shows good characteristics during the extrusion process, so that it can be processed at high speed in the equipment used for its application. The composition of the present invention comprises a mixture of at least two polyolefin-based polymer resins, a first soft and flexible resin and a second and heat-resistance provider resin; at least one compatibilizing and coupling agent; at least one flame retardant; at least one antioxidant; at least one lubricant and optionally at least one nanometric clay for enhancing fire resistance properties.

Abstract: Water-based intumescent fireproofing formulations are provided that exhibit excellent fireproofing properties while simultaneously significantly reducing and/or eliminating the potential for VOC release and exhibiting excellent hangability properties. The intumescent fireproofing formulation includes a coalescent that significantly reduces and/or eliminates the potential for VOC release and fiber constituents, e.g., fibers of greater than 0.2 mm in length. Exemplary coalescents have a boiling point of at least 180° C. and include bis(2-ethylhexanoate) triethyleneglycol and 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediolmono(2-methylproponate). Intumescent fireproofing formulations are also provided that include clay to further improve performance.

Abstract: A coating composition for metal or refractories includes a polysilazane resin; and one or more additives that alter the thermal conductivity and/or the abrasion resistance of the cured polysilazane resin. The coating composition may be applied to a metal or refractory material substrate and heated to form a ceramic layer on the substrate. The ceramic layer exhibits lower thermal conductivity and increased abrasion resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed are fast-curing, inexpensive corn-gluten resin compositions, methods for making them, methods for forming them into solid articles. In some embodiments, the resin composition includes corn meal gluten and a non-toxic organic acid.

Abstract: The method of preparation of nucleated semi-crystalline polyolefin via coordination polymerization, wherein the nucleating agent is dosed in form of the suspension or the solution in a non-polar hydrocarbon solvent or in concentrated organoaluminum as part of the catalyst system for ?-olefin polymerization.

Abstract: Nanocomposites comprising a sulfonated telechelic polycarbonate and an organically modified clay are disclosed. The polycarbonate nanocomposites have improved physical and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide gas barrier coating comprising clay dispersed in a polymer composition comprising EVOH, gas barrier materials such as laminate materials (20) including the coating (1) on a substrate (2), methods of enhancing the carbon dioxide barrier properties of materials using the coating, uses of the coating composition in enhancing the gas barrier properties of a substrate packages including the carbon dioxide barrier materials (20) and methods of protecting articles.

Abstract: An elastomeric compositions having improved impermeability is disclosed. The cured elastomeric composition may comprise at least one C4-C7 monoolefin elastomer, a hydrocarbon polymer additive, and a clay. In some embodiments, the cured elastomeric composition has a permeation coefficient at 40° C. of 90 cc*mm/(m2-day) or less. In some embodiments, the elastomeric composition is substantially free of naphthenic oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyamide sheet silicate compositions, containing an untreated clay mineral and a water-soluble polyamide, the concentration of the clay material being greater than 30% by weight. Furthermore the invention relates to nanocomposites which contain clay minerals distributed homogeneously in a water-insoluble thermoplastic matrix. These nanocomposites are produced by mixing the polyamide sheet silicate composition and a water-insoluble thermoplastic in the melt.

Abstract: This invention is an acoustic device protected by an acoustically transparent low water permeability encapsulant made from an acoustically clear polymer such as polyurethane. High aspect ratio clay nanoparticles are positioned in the substrate in overlapping layers with layers of the substrate interposed. The invention also provides a method for forming an acoustically transparent low permeability encapsulant about an acoustic device. The method includes treating high aspect ration clay nanoparticles to make them organophilic. The treated nanoparticles are then mixed in a polymer resin in such a way as to form an intercalated mixture. A curing agent is added to the mixture, and the mixture is allowed to set. When set the resulting intercalated mixture produces an acoustically clear, low permeability polymer coating.

Abstract: Zinc carboxylate clays and zinc carboxylate organoclays, methods for their preparation, and compositions containing the same are disclosed. The methods comprise either mixing a zinc clay composition with a carboxylic acid, or mixing a carboxylic acid with a zinc ammonia complex solution, then combining the resulting zinc carboxylate salt with a slurry or suspension of a cation-exchangeable clay, to prepare the zinc carboxylate clay. These clays can be further intercalated with quaternary ammonium salts to make zinc carboxylate organoclays. The present clays may be used in compositions and/or as additives in rubber and plastic formulations and products and in catalyst formulations.

Abstract: A mix including at least one hydraulic and/or pozzolanic material and at least one water-soluble cationic polymer, the cationic polymer having a density of cationic charges greater than 0.5 meq/g and an intrinsic viscosity less than 1 dl/g, and the hydraulic and/or pozzolanic material not being clinker, nor limestone, nor gypsum, nor calcium sulphate, nor anhydrous calcium sulphate, nor hemi hydrated calcium sulphate, nor plaster, nor lime.

Abstract: Provided are a rubber composition for sidewalls containing 100 parts by mass of a rubber component consisting of at least a natural rubber or a modified natural rubber, 5 parts by mass or less of carbon black, 10 to 40 parts by mass of silica and 5 to 30 parts by mass of an inorganic filler component composed of one kind or two or more kinds of inorganic filler excluding carbon black and silica, and a pneumatic tire provided with a sidewall rubber prepared using the rubber composition. The used amounts of raw materials derived from petroleum resources have been reduced in this rubber composition. Moreover, the rubber composition exhibits low fuel consumption due to low rolling resistance and good flex crack growth resistance.

Abstract: A method for making a polyamide composition, in particular for molding, prepared by mixing a polyamide material, a powder made from airbag scraps, and optionally reinforcing fillers is desribed. Also described, is a method for recycling used airbags.

Abstract: A nanocomposite comprising at least one elastomer and at least one nanofiller. The elastomer comprises units derived from isoolefins having from 4 to 7 carbon atoms and at least one multiolefin. The nanofiller comprise a layered filler and an amine modifier wherein the nanofiller is substantially free of any unassociated amines. By eliminating unassociated amines in the nanofiller, prior to contact with the elastomer, the nanocomposite has improved processability characteristics while maintaining desired impermeability characteristics.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing a white polyimide film comprising performing condensation polymerization of monomers comprising diamine and dianhydride components to obtain a solution; adding a dehydrant, a catalyst and a coloration filler into the solution to obtain a precursor solution; coating a layer of the precursor solution on a support; and baking the coated layer of the precursor solution to form a white polyimide film. The diamine component can include 2,2?-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzidine, and the dianhydride component can include 3,3?,4,4?-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride and 2,2-bis[4-(3,4-dicarboxyphenoxy)phenyl]propane dianhydride. The coloration filler can include TiO2, Al2O3, CaCO3, CaSO4, SiO2, BN, AlN and clay.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, admixture compositions for treating clay-bearing aggregates used for construction purposes, and aggregate compositions for construction purposes. The clay-bearing aggregates are treated with a cationic copolymer made from two and preferably three different monomer components. Cementitious compositions containing the treated aggregates are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are blended latex dispersions which can be used as binders in paper coating compositions. Such latex dispersions comprise a first copolymer of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid having from 1 to 13 carbon atoms and ethylene; and a second copolymer of (i) styrene and butadiene, (ii) styrene, butadiene and acrylonitrile, or (iii) styrene and an acrylic monomer, wherein the first and second copolymers are colloidally dispersed in an aqueous medium comprising a surfactant. The paper coating compositions containing latex dispersion binders of this type preferably exhibit especially desirable coating strength as quantified by the Dry Pick Values which such compositions provide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethane polymers comprising as part of its polymer backbone biobased ?-hydroxyfatty acids or derivatives thereof, processes for the preparation thereof, and compositions thereof having improved properties. The polyurethanes of the present invention are prepared from copolyester prepolymers comprising the biobased ?-hydroxyfatty acids that may also contain additional components that can be selected from aliphatic or aromatic diacids, diols and hydroxyacids obtained from synthetic and natural sources. The biobased ?-hydroxyfatty acids that comprise the polyurethanes and copolyester prepolymers of the present invention are made using a fermentation process from pure fatty acids, fatty acid mixtures, pure fatty acid ester, mixtures of fatty acid esters, and triglycerides from various sources.

Abstract: A composition includes a crosslinked product of a polyphenylene sulfide and a polyphenylsulfone. A method for the manufacture of the crosslinked product of a polyphenylene sulfide and a polyphenylsulfone includes heating the polyphenylene sulfide and the polyphenylsulfone in presence of a crosslinking agent at a temperature and for a time effective to form the crosslinked product of polyphenylene sulfide and polyphenylsulfone.

Abstract: The invention relates to sulfur silane coupling agents containing multiple blocked mercapto groups which are in a state of reduced activity until activated. The coupling agents are advantageously used in rubber formulations, for example, for fabricating tires with low rolling resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic-inorganic composite material having excellent thermal stability, electrical insulation and adhesiveness. The organic-inorganic composite material includes a resin composed of a triazine ring and obtained by thermally curing a varnish containing a mixture of a layered clay mineral (clay) subjected to interlayer modification with a curing catalyst for a cyanate ester compound and a cyanate ester compound, wherein the amount of the clay is from 0.1 to 12 wt % of the amount of the cyanate ester compound. The invention also provides a varnish which gives the organic-inorganic composite material, and an electrical device and a semiconductor device, each of which includes the organic-inorganic composite material.

Abstract: A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition, from 30 to 50 weight percent of an ionomeric telechelic polyalkylene ester comprising from 0.05 to 5 mole percent of sulfonate end groups; from 50 to 70 weight percent of a polycarbonate; from 0.1 to 10 weight percent of an organoclay; and from 2 to 12 weight percent of an impact modifier.

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition comprises a base resin (A), such as a polyester or polycarbonate resin, and an aromatic organophosphorus compound, in particular, aromatic organophosphorus oligomers or polymers.

Abstract: Particulate binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. The binder composition for producing composite lignocellulose products can include an aldehyde based resin and a filler, an extender, or a combination thereof. The binder composition can be in the form of particulates. The particulates can each comprises the filler, the extender, or the combination thereof and the aldehyde based resin.

Abstract: An organic-inorganic hybrid pigment composition is provided comprising an organic pigment, an inorganic pigment, and a fibrous clay. The fibrous clay can be selected from palygorskite, sepiolite, or a combination thereof. The inorganic pigment is selected from rutile pigments, spinel pigments, bismuth vanadate pigments, cerium sulfide pigments, and combinations thereof. The organic pigment is selected from anthraquinone pigments, anthrathrone pigments, anthrapyrimidine pigments, azo pigments, azomethine pigments, quinacridone pigments, quinophthalone pigments, diketopyrrolopyrrol pigments, inanthrone pigments, isoindoline pigments, metal complex pigments, perinone pigments, perylene pigments, phthalocyanine pigments, pyranthrone pigments, pyrazolo-quinazolone pigments, thioindigo pigments, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A polybutylene naphthalate-based resin composition contains, relative to (A) 100 parts by wt of polybutylene naphthalate resin, (B) 40-150 parts by wt of polyester block copolymer, (C) 0.5-5 parts by wt of hydrolysis retarder, and (D) 0.5-5 parts by wt of inorganic multiporous filler.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a polymer and a carbamate. Also disclosed are methods of preparing these compositions, as well as methods of using these compositions to prepare additional polymer compositions. These compositions are useful as polymer compositions for molded articles or for preparing polymer compositions of molded articles.

Abstract: An extrudable polyvinyl chloride composition comprising from 80 to 99.9 percent by weight polyvinyl chloride for use in extruding a first part and a second part, wherein a fusion joint between the first extruded part and the second extruded part is formed by: A) composition at least a portion of a first terminal edge of the first extruded part and a first terminal edge of the second extruded part; B) engaging the melted terminal edges; and C) maintaining pressure between the engaged terminal edges to create a fused joint having a strength that is at least 50% of the tensile strength of the extruded part as measured by ASTM D638-2a. The extruded parts can be pipe sections.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a nanocomposite comprising a clay and an elastomer comprising at least C2 to C10 olefin derived units; wherein the elastomer also comprises functionalized monomer units pendant to the elastomer. Desirable embodiments of the elastomer include poly(isobutylene-co-p-alkylstyrene) elastomers and poly(isobutylene-co-isoprene) elastomers, which are functionalized by reacting free radical generating agents and unsaturated carboxylic acids, unsaturated esters, unsaturated imides, and the like, with the elastomer. The clay is exfoliated in one embodiment by the addition of exfoliating agents such as alkyl amines and silanes to the clay. The composition can include secondary rubbers such as general purpose rubbers, and curatives, fillers, and the like. The nanocomposites of the invention have improved air barrier properties such as are useful for tire innerliners and innertubes.

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: Disclosed herein are compatibilized polyamide-poly(arylene ether) thermoplastic resin compositions, comprising: (a) about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a poly(arylene ether); (b) about 5 percent to about 20 percent of a hydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene and a copolymer of ethylene; (c) about 30 to about 60 percent of a biopolyamide; and wherein all weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition; and wherein the biomass carbon content of the resin composition is at least 13 percent as measured by ASTM D6866. Also disclosed are methods for making such resins and articles derived therefrom.

Abstract: Compositions of polymer blends of polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoate are described. In certain embodiments, the PHA is a multiphase copolymer blend having one phase a fully amorphous phase with a glass transition temperature of below 20° C. and is between about 5 to about 45% of the total PHA. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. The invention also includes articles, films and laminates comprising the compositions.

Abstract: To provide a golf ball with excellent abrasion-resistance and resilience. A golf ball of the present invention comprises: a core; and a cover covering the core, wherein the cover is formed of a cover composition containing a (meth)acrylic polymer-modified silicate and a resin component.

Abstract: Biodegradable nanopolymer compositions and methods of making the compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a biodegradable nanopolymer composition made from starting material comprising poly(lactic acid), co-polyester polymer with adipic acid compounded and nanoparticles of a mineral material such as silica and magnesium silicate. In addition, the present disclosure provides processes for making the biodegradable nanopolymer compositions as well as biodegradable articles made using the biodegradable nanopolymer compositions such as molded, formed and extruded articles.

Abstract: An aqueous primer dispersion which contains surfactant-stabilized polymer particles, an organic solvent and a mineral thicker, when coated onto a fluorocarbon substrate, significantly increase the bond strength between the fluorocarbon substrate and a subsequently applied water-derived protective coating, provided that the amount of surfactant-stabilized polymer particles in the aqueous primer dispersion, if any, is about 8 wt. % or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hybrid impact modifiers prepared by: either spray drying, coagulation, freeze coagulation or other known recovery methods of a mixture of a latex or slurry of standard impact modifiers and a slurry of a mineral filler, or simultaneous drying (by spray-drying, coagulation other known recovery possible methods) of (i) a latex or slurry of standard impact modifiers and of (ii) a slurry of a mineral filler, further to the coagulation or freeze coagulation, if any, there is a filtration and drying step to recover these hybrid impact modifiers as a powder. The present invention also relates to the use of said hybrid impact modifiers in thermoplastic polymers, and a thermoplastic polymer containing said hybrid impact modifiers. The hybrid impact modifiers may exhibit improved powder properties (flowability, lumping/caking resistance, segregation between the organic and the mineral parts) and better dispersion homogeneities.

Abstract: A method of reshaping an article comprising a polyelectrolyte complex, the polyelectrolyte complex comprising an intermolecular blend of a predominantly positively-charged polyelectrolyte and a predominantly negatively charged polyelectrolyte by controlling the salt doping level.

Abstract: The invention provides for the use of dry building materials comprising one or more polymers in the form of water-redispersible powders, and optionally mineral binders, optionally fillers and optionally additives, for the surface treatment of cementitious substrates that are as yet not fully set.

Abstract: UV-curable coatings for photovoltaic systems, photovoltaic systems having a UV-curable coating, and methods of generating energy through photovoltaic systems having a UV-curable coating are disclosed. The UV-curable coating includes a urethane acrylate blend, a montmorillonite platelet, a light stabilizer, a UV absorber, and a photoinitiator. The coating is substantially transparent to visible and near infrared light and provides a barrier to oxygen and moisture and the coating is configured to adhere to an acrylic film.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic/inorganic compositive dispersant and a method for producing the same. The compositive dispersant comprises a complex of inorganic clay and an organic surfactant. The compositive dispersant is produced by reacting inorganic clay with the organic surfactant in a solvent to generate a complex. The inorganic clay is layered or platelet. The organic surfactant is an anionic surfactant such as alkyl sulfates, a nonionic surfactant such as octylphenol polyethoxylate and polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, or a cationic surfactant such as fatty (C12˜C32) quaternary ammonium salts and fatty (C12˜C32) quaternary ammonium chlorides.

Abstract: A packaging film comprises a dispersed-particle composition, which comprises a plurality of particles dispersed in a matrix medium of thermoplastic polymer. The particles comprise silicate platelets. Intercalating agent of one or more phospholipids is sorbed to the silicate platelets.