Abstract: The present invention relates to gels prepared from novel anionic block copolymers of aromatic vinyl compounds and conjugated dienes. The block copolymers include a high molecular weight linear and/or radial block copolymer component (SBC1 and/or SBC2), and a diblock component (E1). The block copolymer may be combined with tackifying resins, oils and other components to form the gels of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to gels that flow through an orifice. Specifically the invention relates to gels that are dispensed through a trigger spray nozzle or aerosol spray valve. Still more specifically, the invention relates to nonaquious gels containing polymers whose instantaneous viscosity reversibly decreases when the gel experiences shear loads. The invention includes spray gel compositions, methods of making spray gels and methods of dispensing gels whose viscosity exhibits an instantaneous temporary decrease in viscosity when the gel is subjected to shear force as happens when it flows through an orifice, such as a spray nozzle or aerosol valve.

Abstract: The polyethylene caulking composition of the invention is a mixture of a carrier and binder component and polyethylene powder. The carrier and binder component is a liquid hydrocarbon oil. The polymer is finely subdivided polyethylene, preferably ultra high molecular weight, having a low melt index, no greater than 30. The composition is thixotropic with a consistency of toothpaste, typically having a stirred viscosity up to 30,000 centipoise at ambient temperature, which is suitable for use as a caulking composition. The caulking composition of the invention can be extruded at low pressures through a caulking gun or from a squeeze tube to plug vent holes or perforations in molded, hollow-form polyethylene parts, or applied as a caulk onto the flange surfaces of rotational molds.

Abstract: The instant invention concerns hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives which comprise about 10 to about 50% by weight of at least one polymer; about 5 to about 50% of isoparaffinic oil; and about 30 to about 65% by weight of at least one tackifying resin. The invention also concerns products that utilize such adhesives.

Abstract: A process for making an insulating glass assembly is disclosed, the process including applying a sealant composition to a surface of a spacer; contacting the sealant composition with a glass pane, and applying pressure on the glass pane to bond the glass pane to the spacer through the sealant composition, the pressure being applied at an ambient temperature of from about 15° C. to about 60° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solutions and/or dispersions of organic semiconductors in a solvent mixture of at least two different organic solvents, characterized in that A. Each of the solvents on its own has a boiling point of below 200° C. and a melting point of 15° C. or less, B. at least one of the solvents has a boiling point in the range from greater than 140 to less than 200° C., C. the solvents used have no benzylic CH2 or CH groups, D. the solvents used are not benzene derivatives containing tert-butyl substituents or more than two methyl substituents, and their use in printing processes for producing layers of organic semiconductors, especially for the electronics industry.

Abstract: A low-VOC (volatile organic compound) and/or low-toxicity coating formulation, including at least one non-halogenated organic solvent including any terpene or terpenoid, and at least one conducting polymer, electroactive polymer and/or conjugated polymer. In another embodiment, the present invention includes a low-VOC (volatile organic compound) and/or low-toxicity coating formulation, including about 0.001% wt. to about 99.9% wt. of at least one non-halogenated organic solvent including a terpene or terpenoid, about 0.01% wt. to about 90% wt. of at least one conducting polymer, and about 0.001% wt to about 90% wt. of at least one surfactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, preferably a care and/or treatment and/or make-up composition for keratin and keratinous materials in general (including the skin, hair, nails, scalp, and/lips of human beings, keratinous fibers, etc.), containing an oil, a structuring polymer and a coated silicone elastomer. Preferably, the compositions of the invention are anhydrous.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing particle-free solutions of polymeric semiconductors and to their use for producing layers of polymeric semiconductors in polymeric organic light-emitting diodes (PLEDs), organic integrated circuits (O-ICs), organic field effect transistors (OFETs), organic thin film transistors (OTFTs), organic solar cells (O-SCs) or organic laser diodes (O-lasers).

Abstract: There is disclosed a pneumatic tire having a component comprising a vulcanizable rubber composition comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr), from about 40 to about 90 phr of a solution polymerized styrene-butadiene having a styrene content of greater than 38 percent by weight; from about 10 to about 60 phr of at least one additional elastomer; and from about 10 to about 70 phr of a process oil having a glass transition temperature of from about ?80° C. to about ?40° C. and a polycyclic aromatic content of less than 3 percent by weight as determined by the IP346 method.

Abstract: Adherent gels and adherent gel composites which can be made by applying an adherent gel onto one or more selected substrates of foam, plastic, fabric, metal, concrete, wood, wire screen, refractory material, glass, synthetic resin, synthetic fibers, and the like. Such adherent gels and gel composites are useful for protecting articles, the body and skin.

Abstract: A low-VOC (volatile organic compound) and/or low-toxicity coating formulation, including at least one non-halogenated solvent including terpene(s) or terpenoid(s), and at least one polymer including conducting polymers, electroactive polymers and/or conjugated polymers, wherein the polymers and non-halogenated solvent(s) are in non-aqueous form. In other embodiments, coating formulations, includes about 0.01% wt. to about 99.9% wt. of at least one non-halogenated solvent including a terpene or terpenoid, about 0.01% wt. to about 90% wt. of at least one polymer including conducting polymers, conjugated polymers, and electroactive polymers, and about 0.001% wt to about 90% wt. of at least one surfactant, wherein the polymers, solvents, and surfactants are in non-aqueous form.

Abstract: The invention concerns a thermoplastic elastomer thin-walled film, the method for preparing same and use thereof for making thin-walled elastomer articles such as gloves, rubber fingers or condoms.

Abstract: The invention provides a copolymer of ethylene and at least 5 mol % of comonomer units derived from an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate, wherein the copolymer has a melt index of from 1 to 10,000 g/10 min, and a maximum peak melting temperature of at least 100° C. The alkyl group of the alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate can be a linear or branched C1 to C12 group, particularly n-butyl. The copolymer shows increased heat resistance as characterized by a temperature required to melt 50% of the copolymer of at least 80° C., a temperature required to melt 80% of the copolymer of at least 100° C., a temperature required to melt 100% of the copolymer of at least 110° C. The invention further provides a process for copolymerizing ethylene and an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate comonomer.

Abstract: An air hydrous cross-linking compound which is liquid at ambient temperature. The cross-linking compound includes at least one element chosen from Group VI-A of the periodic table of elements and a natural or synthetic polymer.

Abstract: A wall repair compound useful for filling and repairing cracks, holes, and other imperfections in a wall surface includes a conventional filler material, a conventional binder material, and a dust reducing additive which reduces the quantity of airborne dust particles generated when sanding the hardened joint compound. Airborne dust reducing additives include oils, surfactants, solvents, waxes, and other petroleum derivatives. The additive can be added to conventional ready-mixed joint compounds and to setting type joint compounds. A method of reducing the quantity of airborne dust generated when sanding a fully hardened joint compound includes mixing a sufficient quantity of the dust reducing additive with the joint compound prior to when the joint compound has been applied to the wall.

Abstract: An adhesive comprising: (a) 80 to 100% of a melt blend of 40 to 98% polyalphaolelin which has been grafted with 0 to 5% of at least 1 ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivative thereof, (b) 2 to 60% of at least one copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate; (c) 0 to 20% of an opacifier; (d) optional further ingredients; wherein the total amount of components (a) and (b) is 80–100% of the composition and wherein the percentages of the components are selected to total 100%.

Abstract: Coating liquid for producing insulating film having low dielectric constant is provided. It was achieved by coating liquid for producing insulating film having low dielectric constant comprising a thermosetting resin having carbon-carbon unsaturated bond, an organic solvent, and less than two molecular equivalents of water to the carbon-carbon unsaturated bond.

Abstract: A plasticized HSBC blended with polypropylene and free of a filler material which adversely affects clarity, provides an injection-moldable composition for an article required to have specific properties, namely, tensile strength in the range from about 4.13 to 8.96 MPa (600 to 1300 psi); tear strength in the range from about 21 to 52.6 N/mm (120 to 300 lbs/in); softness in the range from about 45 but less than 65 Shore A; and haze less than 20%, measured by ASTM D1003 using a BYK Gardner Micro Tri-gloss 4525 meter; and it is essential that all of these properties, along with the physical dimensions of the molded article, remain substantially unchanged after immersion of the article in boiling water for 1 hour. Such a composition is may be injection molded to form a nipple for feeding an infant, or a teething ring, or goggles for a diver, and the articles are sterilizable and recyclable.

Abstract: A hot melt label or other paper stock pick-up adhesive can be formulated using a hydrogenated tackifying resin combined with waxes, oils, stabilizers and other additive materials. Such a material has hot tack and other properties that produce excellent pick-up properties. The hot melt materials are hypoallergenic and are safe to use.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition excellent in softness, permanent compression set (both short- and long-term), and controlled in bleed-out of the softening agent as well as a formed article and composite formed article of the above thermoplastic elastomer composition. The thermoplastic elastomer composition contains: (a) 100 parts by weight of at least one hydrogenated block copolymer, (b) 30 to 150 parts by weight of a non-aromatic-type softening agent for rubber; and (c) 3 to 100 parts by weight of a petroleum hydrocarbon resin having a softening point of 80 to 170° C., the resin exhibiting a melt viscosity of 10 poise at a temperature in the range of 120 to 250.

Abstract: The present invention is a thermoplastic elastomeric resin granule for powder molding having a longer diameter of 400 ?m or less and a ratio of the longer diameter to a shorter diameter of from 3:1 to 1:1, wherein said granule comprises a composition prepared by dynamically vulcanizing 100 parts by weight of (a) a block copolymer consisting of at least two polymeric blocks (A) composed mainly of a vinyl aromatic compound and at least one polymeric block (B) composed mainly of a conjugated diene compound, and/or a hydrogenated block copolymer obtained by hydrogenating said block copolymer, 20 to 300 parts by weight of (b) a non-aromatic softening agent for rubber, and 10 to 150 parts by weight of (c) a peroxide-decomposing olefinic resin and/or a copolymer thereof. The resin granule has excellent fluidity in a powder molding.

Abstract: A wall repair compound useful for filling and repairing cracks, holes, and other imperfections in a wall surface includes a conventional filler material, a conventional binder material, and a dust reducing additive which reduces the quantity of airborne dust particles generated when sanding the hardened joint compound. Airborne dust reducing additives include oils, surfactants, solvents, waxes, and other petroleum derivatives. The additive can be added to conventional ready-mixed joint compounds and to setting type joint compounds. A method of reducing the quantity of airborne dust generated when sanding a fully hardened joint compound includes mixing a sufficient quantity of the dust reducing additive with the joint compound prior to when the joint compound has been applied to the wall.

Abstract: A method forms self-sustaining particles that comprise a hydrophobic (oleophilic) phase in particulate form, with no need for a rigid shell to encapsulate the phase, and usually with no shell present. The oleophilic phase contains a gelation agent, and preferably an organogelation agent. The particles may be stored alone or in a minor amount (e.g., less than 40% by volume) of water to assist their stability and act as a barrier against their coalescence. These water-separated compositions are not necessarily dispersions or suspensions, but may be merely particles in an aqueous storage environment. The particles have prolonged stability and can be readily, simply, and inexpensively formed. A simple method of manufacture comprises forming a solution of the ingredients (e.g., at least the oleophilic material and gelation agent) at a temperature above their gelation temperature, forming droplets or molten, or liquid or flowable particles of the solutions, and cooling the droplets to form the particulates.

Abstract: An elastomer composition comprising a softening agent (A) comprising a naphthenic hydrocarbon and optionally at least one selected from the group consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon and a paraffinic hydrocarbon, and an elastomer (B) comprising a crosslinkable elastomer, wherein said softening agent (A) has a ratio of an amount of the paraffinic hydrocarbon CP and an amount of the naphthenic hydrocarbon CN, CP/CNN, which are specified by ASTM D2140-97, of not less than 0 and not more than 1.5, and an amount of the aromatic hydrocarbon CA of not less than 0% and not more than 5% based on an amount of hydrocarbons in the whole softening agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive composition suitable for bonding to a polymeric material and steel. The composition comprises specified proportions of a maleic anhydride-modified propylene-ethylene copolymer resin, a maleic anhydride-modified polyethylene, a polyisobutylene, a terpolymer comprising ethylene, propylene and a non-conjugated diene, and a hydrocarbon resin tackifier. The composition is useful in preparing a heat-recoverable article that is used to provide a protective coating on the joints of a steel pipeline. Also provided is a single sleeve or two-sleeve system for application to the joints of a coated steel pipeline operating at temperatures up to 120° C.

Abstract: Sulfur vulcanizable rubber composition which does not contain aromatic process oils including at least one diene elastomer, at least finely dispersed, precipitated silica and carbon as fillers, softeners, at least one silane coupling agent, and additional common additives as well as a process for their production. Additionally, the invention relates to rubber products and tires made based on such rubber compositions. The rubber composition can comprise 5 to 60 phr of at least one mineral oil softener as a softener, with a content of polycyclic aromatic compositions of less than 3 wt-% in relation to the total weight of the mineral oil softener, determined by the DMSO extract according to the IP 346 method, and a glass transition temperature below −45° C., and 1 to 20 phr of at least one glyceride and/or of a factice, and the weight ratio of finely dispersed, precipitated silica to carbon black being 1:2 to 20:1 in the rubber composition.

Abstract: Continuous coatings including floor finishes can be prepared using novel two part compositions and methods. The two part compositions comprise a solid particulate polymer part and a liquid coalescing agent part. A novel method of the invention involves contacting the coalescing agent with the polymer in a variety of coating methods including applying the polymer to the coalescing agent, applying the coalescing agent to the polymer or applying the coalescing agent and polymer simultaneously. The polymer and coalescing agent interact to form a continuous coating layer or finish layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solutions and/or dispersions of organic semiconductors in a solvent mixture of at least two different organic solvents, characterized in that

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure sensitive sealant composition for sealing a clearance between a lamp unit housing and a vehicle body panel of an automotive vehicle. The pressure sensitive sealant composition includes (a) 10-40 wt % of a component A that is at least one copolymer selected from the group consisting of hydrogenated styrene-butadiene copolymers, hydrogenated styrene-isoprene copolymers, and modified copolymers thereof; (b) a component B that is at least one tackifier selected from the group consisting of petroleum resins, terpene resins, rosin resins, coumarone-indene resins, hydrogenated resins thereof, and modified resins thereof, and (c) a component C that is a hydrocarbonic plasticizer. The pressure sensitive sealant composition is prepared by maxing together 100 parts by weight of the component A, 20-60 parts by weight of said component B, and 150-400 parts by weight of said component C.

Abstract: A thermoconductive composition is described comprising: (a) 100 parts by weight of wax, (b) 10 to 1,000 parts by weight of the compound of formula (I) below: where, R1 and R2independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbons, and n represents a value of 100 to 100,000, (c) 10 to 2,000 parts by weight of a thermoconductive filler and (d) 0 to 1,000 parts by weight of a softener. An article is also described comprising: (a) an exothermic component; (b) a heat radiator; and (c) the thermoconductive composition of claim 1 disposed between the exothermic component and the heat radiator.

Abstract: An adhesive composition is provided for adhering together roofing materials such as EPDM rubber and thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). The adhesive composition includes a rubbery polymer comprising a blend of a thermoplastic block copolymer selected from the group consisting of a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, a styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer, a styrene-ethylene/propylene block copolymer and an ethylene-propylene block copolymer and combinations thereof and a polyisobutylene. Roofing articles incorporating the adhesive composition are also provided. The composition is a pressure sensitive adhesive that allows roofing articles to be applied in a peel and stick manner.

Abstract: An emulsion consists essentially of clear binders and possibly colored pigments, and contains at least one clear synthetic binder with a softening point or ball-ring temperature (TBA), measured according to the NFT 66-008 standard, that ranges between 30 and 100° C.

Abstract: A process for producing plexifilamentary products by spinning a polyolefin in a solution of a primary solvent of dichloromethane or 1,2-dichloroethylene with a straight chain hydrofluorocarbon co-solvent, and a spin solution of a polyolefin dissolved in a primary solvent of dichloromethane or 1,2-dichloroethylene with a straight chain hydrofluorocarbon co-solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a two-component addition-cured silicon impression compound, comprising the following when both components are mixed: (a) between 1 and 35 wt. % of at least one organopolysiloxane comprising at least two unsaturated groups in the molecule; (b) between 1 and 10 wt. % of at least one organohydrogenpolysiloxane comprising at least two SiH groups in the molecule; (c) between 0.00005 and 0.05 wt. % of at least one platinum catalyst, calculated as elementary platinum; (d) between 4 and 10 wt. % of at least one liquid paraffin or at least one white mineral oil, or of a mixture of at least one liquid paraffin and at least one white mineral oil; (e) between 50 and 90 wt. % of at least one filler, each respective percentage relating to the total weight of the silicon impression compound. According to the invention, one of the components before being mixed with the other component has a Brookfield viscosity ranging between 800 and 2000 Pa*s.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricant-feeding material which can be used at a temperature as high as from 100° C. to 120° C., exhibits an excellent mechanical strength and stably maintains a lubricating oil having a high polarity such as ester oil and polyphenylether oil, which have excellent lubricating properties or heat resistance, or a grease comprising such a lubricating oil as a base oil in a large amount. The lubricant-feeding material comprises a polyester elastomer comprising a hard component made of a first polyester and a soft component made of a second polyester or polyether solidified containing a lubricating oil compatible with the polyester elastomer or a grease comprising the lubricating oil as a base oil, the lubricating oil oozing from the surface of the polyester elastomer.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprises an amorphous polyalphaolefin, 50-90 wt %; a tackifier 10-40 wt %; a functionalised polypropylene trace-20 wt %; and optional further ingredients selected from stablisers, fillers and waxes; wherein the proportions of the amorphous polyalphaolefin, tackifier and functionalised polypropylene are selected to total 100%. A method of forming polypropylene packaging using the adhesive is also provided.

Abstract: A binder resin containing a mixture of carboxyl group containing chlorinated polyolefins and an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. The binder resin is incorporated in primer formulations for application on substrates including polyolefinic materials.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising an oxyalkylene base copolymer having at least one silicone atom containing group to the silicone atom of which a hydroxyl group and/or hydrolyzable group is attached and which is cross-linked through formation of a siloxane bond.

Abstract: A process for continuously producing a polymer drag reducing agent (DRA) is described. The process concerns mixing a monomer and a catalyst in at least one continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR) to form a mixture. The mixture is continuously injected into a volume continuously formed by a thermoplastic material, such as polyethylene. The thermoplastic material is periodically sealed off to form a temporary container or bag. The monomer is permitted to polymerize in the temporary container to form polymer. In one non-limiting embodiment, the polymerization in the bag takes place within an inert, circulating fluid that accelerates heat transfer. The polymer and the temporary container are then ground together, preferably at non-cryogenic temperatures, to produce a particulate polymer drag reducing agent. In one preferred, non-limiting embodiment, the grinding or pulverizing occurs in the presence of at least one solid organic grinding aid.

Abstract: A lap edge sealant composition is provided for adhering together overlapping sheets of roofing material which includes a rubbery polymer such as EPDM, a thermoplastic rubber, a tackifier, and a solvent, where the solvent is selected from aliphatic hydrocarbons, para-chlorobenzotrifluoride, or blends thereof. The lap edge sealant has a high solids content of about 65 to 90%, a volatile organic compound (VOC) content of less than about 250 g/l, and exhibits no more than about 35% shrinkage upon curing.

Abstract: Continuous coatings including floor finishes can be prepared using novel two part compositions and methods. The two part compositions comprise a solid particulate polymer part and a liquid coalescing agent part. A novel method of the invention involves contacting the coalescing agent with the polymer in a variety of coating methods including applying the polymer to the coalescing agent, applying the coalescing agent to the polymer or applying the coalescing agent and polymer simultaneously. The polymer and coalescing agent interact to form a continuous coating layer or finish layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a production process for an aqueous coating composition including a resin emulsion, which has excellent storage stability, and besides, excellent sagging performance, adhesion and water resistance. The production process for an aqueous coating composition comprises the steps of: beforehand mixing 20 to 50 parts by weight of an aqueous acrylic resin solution with 100 parts by weight of a resin emulsion, wherein the aqueous acrylic resin solution and the resin emulsion are in a state of not including an organic solvent; and adding an organic solvent to a mixed liquid obtained by mixing the resin emulsion and the aqueous acrylic resin solution.

Abstract: Prepolymer formulations having improved oil compatibility are disclosed. The prepolymer formulations are fabricated with flexible polyether diol. The prepolymer formulations are useful, for example, as binder material for polyurethane foam crumb.

Abstract: Coating liquid for producing insulating film having low dielectric constant is provided. It was achieved by coating liquid for producing insulating film having low dielectric constant comprising a thermosetting resin having carbon-carbon unsaturated bond, an organic solvent, and less than two molecular equivalents of water to the carbon-carbon unsaturated bond.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cyanoacrylate adhesive composition having high shear bond strength, peeling bond strength, tensile strength and impact bond strength and superior wear characteristics particularly in toy applications where hostile play environments demand hot-cold cycle resistance. The cyanoacrylate adhesive composition contains (a) up to 20% by weight of a cyanoacrylate monomer, (b) a styrene-based elastomeric block copolymer, and (c) a specifc solvent which is selected to effect the solution of both components. The invention is also directed to a method of applying the instant adhesives to substrate surfaces.

Abstract: Novel gelatinous compositions and articles are formed from an intimate melt blend admixture of one or more of a high viscosity poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene), poly(styrene-ethylene-ethylene-propylene-styrene), poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene)n, and poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene)n triblock and branched copolymers and high levels of a plasticizing oil.

Abstract: A method of recycling EPDM rubber including the steps of devulcanizing previously cured EPDM rubber and adding the devulcanized EPDM rubber to a composition for forming an elastomeric membrane for roofing, the composition including a rubber mixture including from about 50 to about 95 parts by weight virgin EPDM rubber, and from about 5 to about 50 parts by weight of the devulcanized EPDM rubber, to total one hundred parts by weight rubber, from about 75 to about 300 parts by weight phr of a filler, from about 35 to about 135 parts by weight phr of a processing oil, and a cure package.

Abstract: An oil-in-water coating agent is described. The coating agent emulsion is prepared from a composition comprising: a) 5.0 to 50 wt. % of cellulose substance; b) 5.0 to 50 wt. % of at least one hydroxyl group-containing lacquer resin; c) 2.0 to 25 wt. % of at least one polyisocyanate having more than one free isocyanate group; d) 10.0 to 65 wt. % of water; e) 0.5 to 30 wt. % of plasticiser; f) 0.0 to 20 wt. % of emulsifier; and g) 0.0 to 45 wt. % of at least one organic solvent. The sum of components a) to g) of the composition is 100 wt. %, and the weight ratio of hydroxyl groups of the hydroxyl group-containing lacquer resin b) to NCO groups of the polyisocyanate c) is 1:0.05 to 1:5. Also described is a method of using the coating agent emulsion, and its application to the surface of materials, such as wood and metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-foamed insect repellent concentrates that include polymeric resins that have been impregnated with insect repellents and methods for making same. Additionally, the present invention relates to products formed from insect repellent impregnated polymeric resins and methods for making same. Preferred products such as, for example, plastic tablecloths, plastic garbage receptacles and plastic garbage lawn bags are described.